10thyear of publication Observer Director SKIMS calls on Lt Governor Sarpanches, Panches, Councilors administered Dullo Monitors Dry Run Of Covid 19 Vaccination Prof. A.G Ahangar, Director SKIMS called on Lieutenant Governor, Manoj oath at , , The dry run for Covid-19 vaccination was conducted today at three Sinha at the Raj Bhavan here today. Director SKIMS briefed the Lt The newly elected Sarpanches and Panches were today administered identified districts of Srinagar, and Kulgam. Financial Governor about the functioning of SKIMS, and apprised him about the oath by respective District Administration at Shopian, Kulgam and Commissioner Health & Medical Education, Atal Dulloo, inaugurated academic activities and faculty status of the Institution. The Lt Governor Baramulla. On the occasion, the concerned officers exhorted upon and monitored the sessions of administration of Covid-19 vaccination to enquired about the measures undertaken to ensure best healthcare them to work in tandem for the development of their |Page 05 the beneficiaries at the selected sites. At Jammu, the vaccination was facilities to the patients at SKIMS. He advised the Director to | Page 03 administered at the selected session sites at Government | Page 07

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Eight Civilians COVID Vaccine Injured In To Be Free Across Grenade Explosion Country: Union Case Registered, Minister Vardhan Investigation Started: Police

Jehangeer Ganai

Tral: Eight civilians were injured on Satur- day after suspected militants lobbed a grenade on Sahastra Seema Bal (SSB) party at Bus Stand Tral in South Kashmir’s district, offi- cials said. An official told a local news gathering agen- cy that suspected militants hurled a grenade towards security forces at around 11: 20 AM, resulting in injuries to eight civilians. Agencies “The grenade missed the target and explod- ed in the busy market resulting in injuries to New Delhi: As gears up to launch the eight civilian,” he said. He added that injured world’s largest immunisation drive against civilians were shifted to nearby hospital, where coronavirus, Union Health Minister Harsh their condition is said to be stable. Vardhan said on Saturday that the vaccine The injured civilians were identified as Javid will be free across the country. Ahmad Ganai, 35, son of Abdul Rashid of Tral, “Not just in Delhi, it will be free across Wali Muhammad Rather, 45, son of Gulla Rath- the country,” Vardhan said when asked for er of Paneer, Abdullha, 70, son of Sadiq Gojjir of the government’s position on the issue. This Hakim, Tabish, 25, daughter of Bashir Ahmad comes a day after Niti Aayog member and of Pastuna, Shazada, 26, daughter of Ghulam COVID-19 task force head Dr Vinod Paul said Qadir Bhat of Pastuna, Taja, 65, wife of Ghulam that the government would pitch in for the Rasool Sheikh of Amirabad, Shahina, 24, wife vaccination of 30 crore priority people and of Nazir Dar of Poatuna, Bilal Naik, 30, son of not the entire country. Muhammad Akram of Tralipayeen Tral. The comment is significant, given the fact that He said that the entire area has been cor- India has recorded the second highest numbers doned off and a massive search operation of corona infections after the United States. launched to track down the attackers. Moderate Snowfall In Kashmir Vardhan also reviewed the dry run of ad- Meanwhile, police in a statement said that ministering the Covid-19 vaccine at Guru Teg today at about 1200hrs Police re- Bahadur (GTB) hospital in Delhi today. ceived information about an incident at Bus Tomorrow, Predicts Weatherman In Delhi, the drive is being conducted at Stand Tral area of Awantipora where militants three locations -- the Daryaganj primary hurled a grenade upon an ITBP vehicle. Senior Jammu Higher Reaches Kashmir and heavy snowfall in ence heavy snowfall during the Srinagar-Jammu highway may health centre, the government-run Guru Teg police officers reached at the spot. higher reaches of Jammu from period, adding that in Jammu, also be closed after fresh snow- Bahadur hospital and the private Venkatesh- “Preliminary investigation revealed To Receive Heavy Monday, stating that the night the wet spell would begin from fall, adding that those scheduled wara hospital, he added. that militants hurled a gre- Snowfall, Weather May temperature will rise in J&K January 03 and would persist to travel to and from Srinagar Except for giving actual vaccine, every nade upon a vehicle and Ladakh in coming days. till January 05. should confirm the situation of procedure is being followed during the drill, of 3rd Bn ITBP Disrupt Traffic On Sgr- Director, Meteorological de- Lotus further said that pres- the road before travelling. Vardhan further said. at Bus Stand Jmu Highway: Dir MeT partment (MeT), Sonum Lotus ent foggy mornings will also Deputy Director MeT, Notably, the coronavirus vaccine is slated to Tral area of told a local news gathering agen- come to an end from tomorrow Mukhtar Ahmad, when con- be rolled out soon as the one developed by Ox- Awantipora. Owais Gul cy that there is possibility of morning in Jammu region. tacted informed that after fresh ford-AstraZeneca has been recommended by However, moderate snowfall across Kash- He also appealed to people not prediction, the weather would re- an expert panel, tasked with vetting Covid-19 the grenade Srinagar: Following further dip mir in between January 04-05. to venture out in hilly areas main cloudy on January 06 also. vaccine proposals, and forwarded to the Drug missed the in the minimum temperature, He added that the higher during the period to avoid any Ahmad said that after January Controller General of India for approval. intended the weatherman here has pre- reaches especially in Pir Pan- untoward incident. 05, there is no forecast of major “The Drug Controller General of India will target and dicted moderate snowfall across chal and Chenab would experi- Besides, Lotus said that the snowfall in J&K and | More on P2 soon give its recommendation on the applica- exploded on the tions,” Vardhan said. According to top gov- road. | More on P2 ernment sources, the | More on P2 ‘Govt Set To Expedite Recruitment Wetlands Are Lungs Of Valley, Those Fighting Indian Forces Process In Various Departments’ Will Be Destroyed: CDS Rawat Ishtiyaq Ahmad cies have been directed to ex- Not Dumping Grounds: Div Com pedite the process so that the Agencies Srinagar: The promises which have been made SO News Desk Government is all set to expedite are fulfilled,” the official said, New Delhi: Chief of Defence the process of recruiting various wishing not to be named Srinagar: Divisional Staff (CDS) General Bipin Rawat posts piling up in departments. A budgetary provision of Rs Commissioner Kashmir, on Saturday visited several air The Lieutenant governor has 2000 crore was also earmarked for Pandurang K Pole Saturday bases located in forward areas already said that various vacan- the recruitment process in J&K stressed on revamping of Khu- near the Line of Actual Control cies would be filled in govern- UT’s maiden budget presented in shalsar and Gilsar lakes to in Arunachal Pradesh and took ment departments in J&K during the Parliament last year. restore their pristine glory in stock of India's overall security the ongoing fiscal. One of the top Sources told a local news gath- Srinagar. scenario in the eastern sector, officials of the government said ering agency that the high-level Div Com said this while official sources said. that many employment packag- panel already constituted to fast- chairing a meeting of con- They said General Rawat in- of the troops and expressed es have been announced and few track the recruitment process has cerned officers. The meeting, teracted with Army, ITBP and confidence that those fighting more are in offing. been asked by Lieutenant Gover- among others was attended by soldiers of the Special Fron- the Indian defence forces will "The government is aware nor Manoj Sinha led administra- CE I&FC, PHE, Commission- tier Force (SFF) deployed in be destroyed, they said. about the difficulties being faced tion to speed up the work. er SMC, Director Rakhs and the bases including in Dibang The Chief of Defence Staff by the youth. All their issues The four-member panel was Forms, ADC, WLW Wetlands, ments and Chairman NLCO. ing of waste but are to be sus- Valley and Lohit sector of also complimented the soldiers will be addressed in the months tasked to identify the vacancies Tehsildar Eidgah, represen- The Div Com said that wet- tained as lungs of the Valley to Arunachal Pradesh. for the innovative measures ad- to come. The recruitment agen- with priority to | More on P2 tatives from different depart- lands are not lands for dump- safeguard us | More on P2 He praised the high morale opted to | More on P2

Militant Associate Agitation Mumbai attack Masks-up Srinagar Campaign Held in Kulgam Will Organize 'Tractor Parade' Mastermind In Two Days, SMC Realizes Rs On R-Day If Demands Not Lakhvi arrested 37,600 As Fine From Norm Violators in Pakistan Met: Farmer Unions Agencies Agencies city's centrepiece boulevard 188 Persons Fined In 35 Wards Of Srinagar: Dy Mayor where the major ceremonial Lahore: Mumbai attack mas- Owais Gul ary 1st. violators in two days (Friday New Delhi: Issuing an "ul- event is held every year. termind and Lashkar-e-Taiba As per the figure available and Saturday). timatum" to the government "The farmers' movement de- (LeT) operations commander Agencies Srinagar: In a bid with a local news gathering Deputy Mayor SMC, ahead of the next round of livered an ultimatum to the Gov- Zaki-ur-Rehman Lakhvi was ar- to prevent the deadly agency, SMC has realized Parvaiz Qadri said talks, protesting farmer unions ernment of India and announced rested on Saturday in Pakistan Srinagar: Army on Saturday virus from spread- Rs 37,600 as fine from the that one the first day on Saturday said they will that farmers will march into Del- on terror financing charges, ac- claimed to have arrested a mili- ing, the Srinagar norm of the campaign, at march into Delhi with a "trac- hi on January 26," Sankyukta Ki- cording to an official statement, tant associate and recovered arms Municipal Corpora- least 75 persons were tor parade" on Republic Day if san Morcha, an umbrella body amidst growing international and ammunition from his posses- tion (SMC) has fined fined for violating the their demands are not met. of around 40 protesting unions, pressure on Islamabad to bring sion in South Kashmir’s Kulgam 188 norm violators norms in 35 wards of Addressing a press conference, said in a statement. to justice terrorists roaming district. The militant associate was within Municipality the corporations. the union leaders said the time Calling the tractor march as free in the country. arrested during a search operation limits in two days and He added that on day has come for "decisive" action 'Kisan Parade', farmer leader Dar- UN proscribed terrorist Lakhvi, by the security forces in the Hattipu- realized a fine of over two, a total of 113 per- as their demands for a repeal of shan Pal Singh said it will be held who was on bail since 2015 in the ra area of Kulgam in south Kashmir, Rs 37000 from them. sons were fined within the three agri laws and a legal after the Republic Day parade. Mumbai attack case, was arrested an Army spokesman said. Pertinently, SMC the Municipality lim- guarantee for Minimum Support The next round of talks be- by the Counter-Terrorism Depart- He said a Chinese pistol, a decided to fine Rs 200 its, adding that Rs 1200 Price (MSP) have not yet been ad- tween the government and the ment (CTD) of Punjab province. Chinese hand grenade, two AK from all those who are each were realized from dressed by the government. protesting farmer unions is However, the CTD did not reveal magazines with 28 rounds and found without face masks the norm violators across British Prime Minister Bo- scheduled to be held on Janu- the place of his arrest. a German compass were recov- within its limits from Janu- Srinagar all the | More on P2 ris Johnson is the chief guest ary 4. On Friday, the unions "Following an intelli- ered from the accused's posses- at the Republic Day parade had announced that they would gence-based operation conduct- sion. (Agencies) on January 26 at Rajpath, the have to take firm | More on P2 ed by the | More on P2 Srinagar 02 Observer Srinagar / SundAY / 03 January 2021 News

HC Quashes 3 PSA Court Rejects Bail Plea Of 2 Cops J&K Bank rolls out Detention Orders two new Easy Banking Srinagar: The high court be released on bail and if so For ‘Extorting Money From Man has quashed detention or- released would again indulge ders under Public Safety Act in the activities prejudicial to Units in against three detainees. the security of the State. Over False Militancy Case’ The detainees whose deten- Nothing of the sort is forth- SO NEWS DESK you have access to best banking tion orders have been quashed coming from the grounds of Agenceis SRINAGAR: As part of its services". include Mukhtar Ahmad Bhat detention.” outreach to extend banking “Though various other of Shopian, Ishfaq Ahmad Ga- Amir’s detention order Srinagar: A court here reject- facilities to the people living banks are also operating in the nie of Pulwama, Amir Shafi was quashed by the division ed anticipatory bail plea by three in remote areas of Jammu and J&K UT but a natural and emo- Bhat of Pulwama and. Barring bench by allowing an appeal persons including two counter Kashmir, J&K Bank today com- tional bond of love, trust and co- Amir’s, the orders of detention filed by him against the sin- intelligence policemen facing missioned two new Easy Bank- operation exists between J&K were quashed by the court’s gle bench order, dismissing charges of misusing their official ing Units (EBUs) at Seri Muni Bank and the people. Every single bench. his challenge the PSA order position to “extort money” from and Parnala in Tehsil citizen of the UT considers J&K “There is no dispute with passed by District Magistrate a person over “frivolous” allega- of District Kathua. Bank as ‘Apna Bank’, which is regard to the proposition put Pulwama 2 February 2019. tions of militancy against him. The Bank’s Chairman and a matter of honour and pride forth by the counsel for the re- “We reiterate that the de- A per police report, on 10 De- Managing Director (CMD) R for us”, he added. spondents (government) that taining authority must explain cember last year, police station K Chhibber inaugurated the He urged the people of Seri the preventive detention can satisfactorily the inordinate de- Kothibagh received a complaint banking outlet at Parnala while Muni and Parnala to avail all be ordered even if the detenue lay in executing the detention by one person forwarded by SSP as the EBU at Seri Muni was the banking facilities provided is in custody in connection order, otherwise the subjective CIK Srinagar for lodgment of FIR inaugurated by Ninette Vas near their doorsteps from J&K with substantive offences but satisfaction gets vitiated,” the on the allegations that Selection it was decided between them friend) are incriminating and Sharma, wife of State Election Bank and reap the benefits of in such situation the detain- court said as per GNS, adding, Grade Constable Bashir Ahmad, that Rs. 6.50 lakhs shall be paid serious in nature and speaks Commissioner K K Sharma – world-class products and ser- ing authority is under an obli- “In the case on hand, in the presently working in CIK along by the complainant through about their criminal mind set who graced the occasion as son- vices tailored by the bank to gation to spell out compelling absence of any satisfactory ex- with Head Constable Ajaz Ah- installments. After three days, and prima facie there are rea- of-the-soil – in presence of Zon- meet their changing needs. reasons for taking such action planation explaining the delay mad, made a telephone call to the complainant paid Rs. 1.36 sonable grounds that alleged al Head Jammu (Central – II) Those present on the occasion under preventive law,” the of 14½ months, we are of the him that there are adverse re- lakhs as installment and made accused have committed the Ashutosh Sareen, Cluster Head also hailed the bank for opening court said in Mukhtar’s case. opinion that the detention order ports with CID CIK against him a phone call for knowing the offences as indicated in the FIR Kathua Satish Kumar, Cluster these new delivery points, which “The detaining authority must stand vitiated by reason of for providing logistic support present status of the case. How- as such do not deserve any con- Head Samba Arun Kapoor and they said, would ease their hard- must indicate the apprehen- non-execution thereof within a and financial assistance to the ever, the complainant stated cession of bail in anticipation local public representatives. ships related to their banking sion that the detenue might reasonable time.” (GNS) banned militant organizations for they threatened him of dire of their arrest,” said Special Both the functions were attended and financial needs. After com- which his presence is required. consequences. Accordingly, the Judge, Anti-Corruption Kash- by a good gathering comprising missioning these two new EBUs, The complainant stated that complainant appeared before mir, Srinagar R. N. Watal in an of senior citizens, businessmen the total number of bank’s EBUs he took along one of his friends SSP CIK were he came to know order, a copy of which lies with and other local residents while has reached 70. Tehsildar and met with one Shamim Ah- that the accused persons have GNS. maintaining the Covid-19 SOPs. “The thrust of current lead- ‘Attached’ Over ‘Rude Behavior’ mad of Pulwama, friend of cops, manipulated false allegations (The petitioners being police Speaking on the occasion, K K ership is on covering more and for the issue who asked them against him besides he has been officials and working with im- Sharma appreciated J&K Bank more unbanked areas of J&K to Srinagar: Deputy Commis- recorded allegations by the fel- that he will resolve the matter cheated by them, the police re- portant wing of J&K Police i.e. for establishment of EBUs to empower people financially and sioner Kupwara has attached low employees against the de- as he knows the CIK officers. ported added. Subsequently an counter intelligence to collect the deliver banking services at the ensure overall economic devel- Tehsildar (senior revenue offi- linquent officer that he threat- Then complainant went to Sri- FIR (No. 97/2020) was registered information about activities of doorsteps of the people of these opment of these areas”, said the cial) with ADC after complaints ened them with adverse entries nagar and met Bashir Ahmad in police station Kothibagh and anti-national elements. ..instead areas. He called upon youth to Zonal Head on the occasion. of misbehavior, mental harass- in their service records by mis- and Aijaz Ahmad at Flori- investigation set into motion. of assembling the information come forward and make use of At these Easy Banking Units, ment and rude behavior against using his official position. culture Park Residence road. Special Public Prosecutor in his about unscruplous anti-nation- various products and services of people can deposit, withdraw him by fellow employees work- “Several complaints have been Shamim Ahmad was also pres- objections submitted that the ac- als elements appear to have mis- the bank besides other govern- and transfer their money any- ing in the Tehsil Kralpora in the received from the general public ent at the location. In the mean- cused are actively involved in the used the official position to mint ment sponsored schemes. where in India. People can also north Kashmir district. as well regarding rude attitude while Aijaz Ahmad forcibly case (FIR No.97/2020) under section money,” the court said, adding, Reiterating the bank’s com- deposit their Electricity and The deputy commissioner and delays on part of the officer took away Rs. 14,000 from the 420, 384, 386, 506 IPC r/w Section 7 of “Any concession of bail in favour mitment to provide world class Water Bills at these EBUs and has also ordered an inquiry regarding disposal of their griev- pocket of the complainant and P. C Act as such they cannot claim of petitioners and their conduit banking products and services more so, senior citizens from by a committee comprising ances,” the DC said, adding, “It also they demanded Rs. 20 lakhs bail as a matter of right. petitioner Shameem shall not to its customers irrespective these areas can withdraw their ACR Kupwara and SDM Lolab appears that the attitude and be- for the dismissal of allegations Counsel for the accused argued be taken in good taste by the so- of their location or status the pension without any hassles. into the Tehsidar’s conduct. haviour of the officer is unbecom- leveled against him, the police that they are innocent and have ciety at large and the faith that CMD said, “Keeping in view CMD also visited the bank’s In an order, a copy of which ing of a Civil Servant and urgent report says. The complainant been falsely implicated in the case. a common man has got in this your concerns and convenience Business Unit Nagrota Gujroo, lies with GNS, the Deputy Com- remedial measures are necessitat- insisted that he shall not pay “The allegations against prestigious institution shall get we have come to serve you at where he interacted with the missioner Kupwara has also ed in public interest.” such hefty amount and finally the petitioners (cops and their shattered.” (GNS) your doorsteps to ensure that customers and the staff. ....From the Front Page

Services Selection Board to commence the pro- sive anti- encroachment drive to ensure all en- or use force to evict us (from Delhi border have lost their lives while scores are unwell. Eight Civilians Injured cess of recruitment immediately and removing croached land is retrieved and criminal cases points). The time has come for decisive action The government is showing gross insensitivity In this incident, eight civilians received hitches in the recruitment process, if any. as per the law are lodged against the repeated here, and we have chosen January 26 as the by not acceding to the demands of the protest- splinter injuries and were evacuated to nearby The government had ordered the Committee offenders. Republic Day represents the supremacy of the ing farmers,” Congress general secretary Pri- hospital for the treatment of their injuries,” po- to meet frequently, if necessary on a daily ba- At the outset, chairman NLCO raised vari- people,” the union leaders said. yanka Gandhi Vadra alleged. lice spokesman said. sis, and interact with Administrative Secretar- ous issues related to sewerage, drainage con- Pal said if their demands are not met, thou- The government should “abandon its ob- Spokesman said that police has registered ies to ensure that the indents for recruitments nectivity, repairing of lock gates, developmen- sands of farmers will have no option but to stinate attitude and withdraw the three black a case in this regard under relevant sections are forwarded to the Service Selection Board tal of pedestrian walkways and restoration of march towards Delhi with their tractors, trol- laws immediately”, Congress’ chief spokesper- of law. “Investigation is in progress and of- by 22nd May, an official order in this regard springs for the restoration of all lakes and wa- leys and national flag on January 26. son Randeep Surjewala tweeted. ficers continue to work to establish the full had said. ter bodies in Srinagar. Asked about the route and timing for their Samajwadi Party (SP) president Akhilesh circumstances of this case. The area has been “The Chairman-Nodal Officer shall be re- planed ‘Kisan Parade’, Pal said the unions will Yadav termed the death of a 57-year-old farmer, cordoned and search in the area is going on,” sponsible for the tasks assigned to the Commit- Those Fighting announce it later. Mohar Singh, due to a heart attack while pro- police said. (KNO) tee and he shall be assisted by other officers of maintain effective surveillance and en- The farmer leader said their plan for trac- testing at the Ghazipur border as “disturbing”. the Committee,” it had said. hanced operational readiness, they said. tor-march on Kundli Manesar Palwal (KMP) In a tweet, he said, “On the first day of Moderate Snowfall It was informed that the panel will continue He said only Indian soldiers could remain highway on January 6 will remain unchanged the new year itself, the news of the martyrdom Ladakh till January 10. to monitor the process till the recruitment pro- vigilant under such “challenging situations” and described it as a “rehearsal” for their “Jan- of a farmer at the Ghazipur border is disturb- Meanwhile, MeT spokesman informed Pa- cess is completed. and ever willing to go well beyond the call of uary 26 tractor parade”. ing. The farmers are sacrificing their lives in halgam was the coldest place in Kashmir where In order to restore the employment, the gov- duty to safeguard the borders, according to the Swaraj India leader Yogendra Yadav said the dense fog and cold, but the ruling party is the mercury settled at minus 8.4 degree Celsius ernment had also set up a task force which was sources. it is a “plain lie” that the government had ac- sitting heartless. The ruthlessness seen in the in the intervening night of Friday-Saturday. directed to formulate a time-bound plan for re- “Nothing can deter the Indian Armed Forc- cepted 50 percent of the farmers’ demands. “We BJP has never been seen so far.” (Agencies) He said Srinagar; the summer capital of cruitment to government jobs at different lev- es from remaining steadfast in their call for have got nothing on paper yet,” he said. Jammu and Kashmir recorded a minimum els, to resume the delayed and halted recruit- duty,” a source quoted him as saying. “We were peaceful, are peaceful and will be Mumbai attack temperature of minus 5.9 degree Celsius. Gul- ments. The Army and the Indian Air Force have sig- peaceful, but will stay at Delhi borders until CTD Punjab, proscribed organisation LeT marg, a world famous ski-resort recorded 7.5 A consolidated date estimates around 81000 nificantly bolstered their combat readiness in new farm laws are repealed,” another farmer leader Zaki-ur-Rehman Lakhvi was arrested on degree Celsius. vacancies in various government departments all the key formations along the LAC including leader said. charges of terrorism financing, the CTD said in Pertinently, Kashmir is under tight grip of in the union territory of Jammu & Kashmir. in Arunachal Pradesh and Sikkim in view of Farmers’ leaders said that in the last round an official statement. Chillai-Kalan, the 40-day harshest winter peri- It is to mention here that there are thousands the border row with China in eastern Ladakh. of talks, the government agreed to two “minor” It further said that Lakhvi, 61, was arrested od. The Chillai-Kalan commenced on Decem- of educated young women and men in Jammu India and China are locked in a tense stand- demands of the farmers’ movement and even in a case of terrorism financing registered in a ber 21 and will end on January 31. (KNO) and Kashmir Union territory, who are bearing off in eastern Ladakh since April-May last these are yet to be secured in writing or legal police station of CTD Lahore. the brunt of the lack of employment and strug- year. Both countries have deployed close to form. “Lakhvi is accused of running a dispensary, COVID Vaccine gle to find jobs. 50,000 troops in the region. (Agencies) The major demands of the protesting farm- using funds collected for terrorism financing. vaccination process will begin from January The unemployed youth believes that unem- ers remain unresolved, they asserted. He and others also collected funds from this 6. ployment not only affects an individual, but In Two Days, SMC “On the demand to repeal the three central dispensary and used these funds for further The central government plans to vaccinate the whole family economically, socially and 35 wards of the corporation. He said in the ini- farm acts, the Centre had asked the farmers’ terrorism financing. He also used these funds nearly 30 crore persons in the first phase of psychologically. tial days, Rs 200 only will be realized as fine from organisations to come up with ‘alternative pro- for personal expenses,” the CTD said. the immunisation drive. The vaccine will be “Due to unemployment, marriages are not norm violators and in case they (people) don’t posals’, and the farmer leaders responded by The CTD said that in addition to belonging administered to one crore healthcare workers, held at a proper time. It also causes depression adhere to the guidelines, the fine will go up to Rs saying that there is no alternative other than to proscribed organisation LeT, Lakhvi is also along with 2 crore frontline and essential work- and pushes youths towards drug addiction. It 500. repeal. a UN designated individual. ers, and 27 crore elderly, mostly above the age affects families and society as well. One of the The amount on the first two days of the camp- “The government has refused to agree, even “His trial will be held before the Anti-Terror- of 50 with comorbidities. causes behind the rising trend of drug addic- ing realized is Rs 37,600. Qadri said that the re- in principle, to our demand for legal right to ism Court in Lahore,” it added. On Saturday, authorities were conducting a tion in Kashmir is unemployment. When there sponse on the ground is quite appreciable and purchase at MSP. We have no alternative,” Lakhvi was designated as a global terrorist mega drill at 259 sites in all states and union are no jobs, it impacts society negatively,” a people are being found wearing face masks. Samyukt Kisan Morcha said in the statement by the UN in December 2008 for being associat- territories to help officials practise how to youth who have recently completed PHD said He added that from Monday, they will visit later. ed with LeT and al-Qaeda and for participating manage vaccine supply, storage and logistics, wishing not to be named. places like coaching centers and other places Farmer leader B S Rajewal said that the in the financing, planning, facilitating, prepar- including cold chain management. As per the Economic Survey Report of 2016, where huge gatherings are being witnessed court has also held that “peaceful protest is ing or perpetrating of acts by, in conjunction According to the Ministry of Health & Fam- the employment rate in Jammu and Kashmir almost on a regular basis to check whether all one’s right”, adding “we are not here for con- with, under the name of, on behalf or in sup- ily Welfare (MoHFW), the objective of the dry is higher than the average national employ- the set norms are being followed in letter and frontation.” port of both the entities. run for Covid-19 vaccine introduction is to “as- ment rate. Nearly a quarter of its population in spirit. After the sixth round of formal negotia- Proscribed terrorists and entities are sub- sess operational feasibility in the use of Covid the age group of 18 to 29 years is unemployed, Pertinently, SMC created awareness among tions on Wednesday, the government and ject to an assets freeze, wherein all states are Vaccine Intelligence Network (Co-WIN) appli- which is far more than the national rate of 13.2 the masses for almost seven days from Decem- farm unions reached some common ground to required to freeze funds and other financial as- cation in a field environment, to test the link- percent. (KINS) ber 26 and urged people to wear face masks to resolve the protesting farmers’ concerns over sets or economic resources of designated indi- ages between planning and implementation prevent the deadly virus from spreading. The the rise in power tariff and penalties for stub- viduals and entities, a travel ban that prevents and to identify the challenges and guide the Wetlands Are Lungs Corporation had also set January 01st as the ble burning, but the two sides remained dead- the entry into or transit through nations’ ter- way forward prior to actual implementation”. during rainy days. deadline for wearing the face masks and had locked over the main contentious issues of the ritories by the designated individuals and an (Agencies) Stressing on immediate cleaning, dredging announced that anyone found violating the repeal of three farm laws and a legal guarantee arms embargo. and restoration of both lakes, the Div Com norms would be fined in between Rs 200 to Rs for MSP. Last month, the UN Security Council’s 1267 ‘Govt Set To Expedite emphasized on active involvement of locals 500. (KNO) Farmer leader Gurnam Singh Choduni said, Al Qaeda Sanctions Committee allowed for a Class-IV jobs, to finalise the procedures to be in the restoration mission. He said that a ma- “In our last meeting, we posed a question to the monthly payment of Pakistani Rupee 1.5 lakh adopted, to obtain necessary sanctions. jor cleanliness drive shall be launched across Will Organize ‘Tractor government that will you buy 23 crops on MSP. for Lakhvi to meet his personal expenses. Sources said that the government has asked these lakes to ensure these are restored to its steps if the meeting fails to resolve the dead- They said ‘no’. Then why are you misinform- The LeT, led by Jamat-ud-Dawa (JuD) chief the panel to meet regularly and submit the rec- past glory and attraction. lock. ing the people of the country?” Hafiz Saeed, is responsible for carrying out the ommendations to recruiting agencies. He directed concerned to ensure demarca- After the press conference, farmer leader So far, over 50 farmers have been “martyred” 2008 Mumbai attack that killed 166 people, in- The constitution of the panel was a major tion of both lakes, fencing of boundary walls, Abhimanyu Kohar told PTI that farm unions during our agitation, union leader Ashok Dha- cluding six Americans. step in the administration’s endeavour to re- development of pedestrian walkway and com- are hopeful about the January 4 meeting, but wale claimed. The global terror financing watchdog Finan- store employment in the UT, which is witness- plete cleaning and dredging of both lakes. SMC cannot trust the government going by their ex- Enacted in September, the three laws have cial Action Task Force (FATF) is instrumental ing the ever-growing unemployment, even as authorities were instructed to stop garbage perience. been projected by the government as major in pushing Pakistan to take measures against some of the past recruitments turned out to be dumping by locals and install dust bins besides Thousands of farmers, mostly from Punjab agriculture reforms aimed at helping farmers terrorists roaming freely in Pakistan and using full of irregularities. sensitize people on harmful effects of dumping and Haryana, have been camping at three Del- and increasing their income, but the protesting its territory to carry out attacks in India and The panel was asked to finalise the proce- on these lakes. hi border points --- Singhu, Tikri and Ghazipur unions fear that the new measures have left elsewhere. dure to be followed for recruitment, so that the It was given out that full demarcation of both -- for more than a month, pressing for a repeal them at the mercy of big corporates by weaken- The Paris-based FATF placed Pakistan principles of transparency and inclusiveness lakes shall be conducted while no departmen- of the three farm laws, a legal guarantee for ing the MSP and mandi systems. on the Grey List in June 2018 and asked Is- are maintained and the process of recruitment tal developmental work shall be allowed to minimum support price for their crops, besides Slamming the government over the reported lamabad to implement a plan of action to is concluded speedily. carry out within the 50 metre periphery across two other demands. death of farmers during the agitation, the oppo- curb money laundering and terror financ- The committee was also asked to ensure that the boundary line prior the proper permission “We intend to be peaceful and we told the sition parties asked it to abandon its “obstinate ing by the end of 2019 but the deadline was necessary sanctions/approvals are obtained, is sought at Divisional level. government during previous talks that it has attitude” and agree to their demands. extended later on due to COVID-19 pandem- rules notified (wherever required) for enabling The Div Com instructed on launching a mas- only two options - either repeal the three laws “According to media reports, 57 farmers ic. 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Director SKIMS calls DLTF reviews COVID-19 vaccination NC calls for end to skirmishes on on Lt Governor LOC, seeks recompense to affected arrangements in Srinagar SO NEWS DESK Dry run held at Chief Medical Officer Dr SRINAGAR: The Jammu several places as Jahangir Bakshi gave a de- and Kashmir National Con- tailed presentation about the ference on Saturday called part of preparedness status of planning process, for an end to skirmishes on excruciatingly felt by the for vaccination logistics support required (LOC) in people who along with their and the dry run conducted , saying it is the belongings and livestock SO NEWS DESK at , Rainawari and people living along LOC that become cannon fodder of Batmaloo in presence of Di- bear the brunt of escalating such cross border skirmish- SO NEWSDESK about the measures under- SRINAGAR: For implemen- rector Health Services, ADC tensions in the border region. es. “These skirmishes also taken to ensure best health- tation of various prepara- Srinagar, JD Planning, Expressing concern over the have a chilling effect on the JAMMU: Prof. A.G Ahangar, care facilities to the patients tory activities related to SDMs, ZMOs and medical losses inquired by people in economic activities of the Director SKIMS called on at SKIMS. He advised the introduction of Covid-19 officers. Karnah, MP Baramulla and people, dwelling in border Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Director to create a patient vaccine, the District Level JD Planning briefed the North Zone President Mu- areas and other forward posts Sinha at the Raj Bhavan here friendly atmosphere and Task Force (DLTF) Srinagar meeting about deputation of hammad Akbar Lone, Qaisar as well. Caught between the today. Director SKIMS called for bringing more held its third meeting to re- officials from Revenue, ICDS Jamsheed Lone, Kafilul ur devil and the deep sea, they briefed the Lt Governor about improvement in the function- view the arrangements for and Education. Apart from Rehman, and Dr Sajad Shafi aren’t able to manage their the functioning of SKIMS, ing of SKIMS by rational- smooth implementation of informed that more than plan while the process has departmental representa- Uri have in a joint statement household chores and look and apprised him about the izing the resources and plan formulated as per guide- 14,000 healthcare workers been completed for the Gov- tives, each team will have a expressed unison with the after their farms. Peace on academic activities and fac- ensuring best healthcare lines issued by the Govern- have been identified and ernment health institutions police component and vol- affected families and im- the border is far more indis- ulty status of the Institution. facilities to every visiting ment. updated on portal for vac- which are 135 in number. unteers. Members are also pressed upon the adminis- pensable since any fall out The Lt Governor enquired patient. Deputy Commissioner cination during Phase-I which He complemented the health being roped in for crowd tration to come to their there has its direct impact Srinagar, Dr Shahid Iqbal is aimed at covering frontline teams for their outstanding management. rescue. “Such skirmishes on the daily lives of the locals. Choudhary, who is also the workers. work in micro-planning and Earlier, dry run for COV- are no less than a terrible Ubiquitous tension on bor- chairman of DLTF Srinagar Meanwhile database of of- directed the member depart- ID-19 vaccination was con- nightmare for the locals; the ders besides affecting the reviewed the preparedness ficials from Police, Education, ments to depute their officials ducted at Nishat, Rainawari situation in the forward posts economic activities also Army establish helpline in Kashmir including status of logistics ICDS and Revenue, who shall immediately for training and and UPHC Batamaloo to has remained as it is since causes mental trepidation and manpower required to be part of vaccination teams awareness. fine-tune the vaccination long, making the lives of to the elderly and children,” AGENCIES Army’s efforts to further assist the teams of health across the district, is being The meeting was informed process and preparedness. locals miserable. However they added. They impressed strengthen the bond of friend- department for vaccination. created. Sixty locations have that SDMs have been asked Director Health Services Dr it is for the first time that upon the administration to SRINAGAR: Under the ship between the Aawam Issues related to deputation been earmarked as vaccina- to coordinate logistics and Sameer Mattoo, ADC Sri- the spawn of such skirmish- provide immediate relief to aegis of Chinar Corps, Army and Jawan, a ‘Feedback and and training of officials from tion points in the district manpower required by the nagar Syed Hanief Balkhi, es has increased upto Kara- the people whose dwellings has established a helpline grievances’ helpline has been various departments for no- which include buildings of vaccination teams and health Joint Director Mohammad nah. A local mosque and have incurred heavy dam- to receive feedback and griev- established under the aegis tified duties as a part of vac- various departments to be department at the local Yaseen Lone, Chief Medical scores of dwellings have ages due to the incessant ances from the common of Chinar Corps. cination team were also utilised for the purpose. level. The DC asked the Officer Dr Jahangir Bakshi, incurred heavy losses in the cross border shelling. “The people (Awaam) in the Kash- Feedback and grievances discussed. DC Srinagar directed for power department for instal- MS Dr Bilqees Shah, Zonal incident leading to wide- damage to the property and mir valley, a defence minis- can be shared on helpline The DLTF was briefed about early completion of database lation of DG sets at locations Medial Officer and health spread distress in the re- livestock of the local should try spokesman said Saturday number 9484101010. (Contact the preparedness and further updating for more than 500 proposed by concerned officers oversaw the prepared- gion,” they said. be assessed without delay evening. can also be established requirements on part of private healthcare institu- Zonal Medical Officers ness drill at designated loca- They said the consequences and compensated instanta- He said as part of Indian through Telegram app.) various stakeholders. It was tions identified under the through respective SDMs. tions. of the flair-up of tensions is neously,” they added.

Rana hails LG for SKIMS students Teachers must stay abreast of new approaches to education: Prof Talat peaceful polls protest, demand resumption SO NEWS DESK ing something about every- lenges in the way of ensur- thing else also.” ing quality teaching and SRINAGAR: Vice-Chan- He congratulated the research while updating of clinical classes cellor of University of Kash- UGC-HRDC for planning themselves with the appli- mir Prof Talat Ahmad said the refresher course in a cability of new knowledge on Saturday that academ- professional manner and in their disciplines,” he said, ics and researchers need choosing the topics which thanking the Vice-Chan- to keep themselves updat- are highly relevant to the cellor and Registrar for their ed with the latest develop- teachers as well as the so- active support to the endeav- ments in their areas of ciety at large. ors of the UGC-HRDC. specialisation to stay rel- KU Registrar Dr Nisar A Coordinator UGC-HRDC SO NEWS DESK line in formation of the district evant in the new and emerg- Mir, who was a guest of Dr Geer Mohammad Ishaq councils. The Provincial President ing multi-disciplinary honour, said the refresher said the refresher course JAMMU: The recently elected said the example of the Ramban approach to education and and orientation courses help schedule was framed in Councillors of the National Con- district can be emulated in other research. teachers in colleges and view of latest developments ference and the Congress in Ram- districts also to keep the commu- Addressing as chief guest universities to learn from in areas of science and tech- ban district today resolved to join nal and opportunistic forces at AGENCIES GMC Baramulla, and others the inaugural session of a leading experts about new nology. “In universities and hands and form the District De- bay. This is a call of the political are functioning normally what is the two-week refresher course developments and trends colleges, teachers need to velopment Council in the larger situation that has emerged after SRINAGAR: Scores of under-grad- problem in resuming normal affairs in science, organised by the in their areas of study and gear up to achieve faster, interest of the development in the the elections to the District Devel- uate and postgraduate students of at SKIMS Bemina". varsity’s UGC-HRDC, Prof research. sustainable and inclusive area and to strengthen the secular opment Councils. SKIMS Medical College Bemina Sat- While chanting slogans against Talat said: “The overall “If a teacher is not up- growth, and to ensure cul- forces, as per urges and aspirations “The loud and clear message of urday protested against the college college authorities, students demand scenario vis-à-vis academ- dated today, it would be very tivation of scientific temper of the people.Soon after arriving these elections is against the di- authorities for putting clinical class- immediate resumption of clinical ics and research is changing. difficult for him to stay with special emphasis on at the decision, the six Councillors visive agenda and communal es on hold, demanding its early re- classes in the facility. They also de- Everything is merging. It’s relevant in the every-chang- innovation, which is an es- of the National Conference Dr politics of the BJP”, Mr Rana said, sumption besides restoring the insti- manded the hospital should be returned the interdisciplinary and ing academic scenario,” he sential driver of socio- Shamshad Shan, Mrs Shamim adding that the results of the grass tution to its pre-covid19 position. to its pre-Covid19 position as it costs the multi-disciplinary ap- said. economic change,” he said. Akhter, Mr Sakhi Mohammed, roots level democratic process is The protesting students assembled a heavy toll on the studies of students. proach at work now. So as Dr Mir said the KU’s UGC- Post-inaugural session, Mrs Gulshan Parveen, Mr Jagveer a resounding acknowledgement in Srinagar's Press Enclave here and "We approached concerned officials teachers we may be special- HRDC was one of the best two lead lectures were de- Dass and Mr Mohammed Shafi of the forward looking, secular demanded early resumption of clini- several times but always they are giv- ised in one subject but we centers of excellence in the livered by Dr Parvaiz A Zargar and the two Councillors and inclusive policies of the Na- cal classes. ing fake assurance and delaying the have to know many things country and assured the Koul, HoD, Internal and of the Congress Mr Imtiyaz Ahmed tional Conference, The future "Authorities kept Covid19 patients matter", students alleged. from other areas as well,” varsity’s all-out support to Pulmonary Medicine, Khandey and Mr Bashir Ahmed politics holds promise for the in the college and clinical classes are Meanwhile one of the officials of he said, underscoring that its programmes concerning SKIMS Srinagar and Prof Naik, led by the district presidents secular forces and there is loud shut since nine months. Neither OPD SKIMS Bemina said that all classes while refresher courses are the benefit of teachers and Shakil A Romshoo, Dean of the respective parties, called message about National Confer- nor IPD is functioning. In such a are being conducted normally and a requirement for teachers students. In-charge Direc- Research at KU, on 'Covid-19 on Provincial President Mr Dev- ence forming the government situation is it possible we will become maintained that out of five batches, in their promotions, these tor UGC-HRDC Prof Must- Vaccination' and 'Particu- ender Singh Rana here and pledged whenever the elections to Legisla- good medicos'', protesting students three are on vacation. are extremely significant haq A Darzi said the re- late Pollutants in Kashmir', to work for respecting the mandate tive Assembly are held, he said said. He added that final year classes will to help them gain updated fresher course aims to respectively. of the people. and hinted at conduct of these polls They alleged that college authorities be resumed in SKIMS Soura as a knowledge and information enable teachers to keep Dr Shazia Musthaq, As- The eight Councillors, in their in next one year. have closed down the OPD facility roaster set by the authorities. While and pass that on to their themselves abreast of latest sistant Professor, SP College, interaction with the media present Taking jibe at the BJP and its since long and whenever any media refuting the allegations, he said that students. developments in their fields delivered a vote of thanks. on the occasion, reaffirmed their proxies in the political arena, the person asks about it, college author- non-Covid OPD Labs'and other diag- Prof Talat said the best of specialisation and to equip The refresher course is be- pledge to further strengthen the Provincial President said they had ities are resorting to lies. nostics departments are functioning teachers today, as well as them with necessary func- ing attended by more than NC-Congress alliance for holistic written off the National Confer- "I'm posted in the surgery depart- normally, however few PG students tomorrow, are those who tional skills. 70 teachers from colleges development of the Ramban Dis- ence but the results have once again ment. Patients from far off places are are creating fuss "unnecessarily" know everything about their “Such courses also moti- and universities from with- trict. established its premier space in visiting here but returning disap- which is being examined. own subjects while “know- vate them to accept chal- in and outside J&K UT. Mr Rana lauded the former the political spectrum of Jammu pointed as authorities have put an "If any faculty member is not taking Congress minister Mr Vikar Ra- and Kashmir. Not only in Kashmir online registration system in place", classes, students should report to the sool, former MLA and Provincial but in Jammu as well, the election a PG student said and added "When concerned office", he said. (KINS) Vice President Dr Chaman Lal results have unnerved these par- Bhagat besides District President ties and they were feeling the Farooq, condole demise National Conference Mr Sajjad ground under their feet shaking. Shaheen for their political sagac- The nervousness in the wake of ity in reaching a consensus to adverse results has left the BJP of Ghulam Rasool Sheikh form the District Development rank and file desperate, as two of Two drug peddlers arrested, brown Council and honouring the man- its former ministers have lost their SO NEWS DESK family members and ex- date of the people of Ramban which seats in the council segments and sugar recovered in Srinagar pressed unison with them was clearly for National Confer- the BJP Pradesh President and a SRINAGAR: The Jammu in their hour of grief. ence. sitting MP could not save the turf AGENCIES and Kashmir National Con- Meanwhile Party’s Gen- Hailing the decision and com- in their home constituencies, he ference President, Member eral Secretary Haji Ali plimenting the Councillors of both added. SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir of Parliament from Srinagar Muhammad Sagar, Provin- the parties, the Provincial Presi- Congratulating the elected NC police claimed to have arrested two Dr. and cial President Nasir Aslam dent said the initiative emanating and Congress Councillors of the drug peddlers and recovered brown Vice President Mr. Omar Wani, Senior leader and from the ground zero will not only , Mr Rana hoped sugar in down town Srinagar, a police Abdullah have expressed Ghulam Rasool sahib’s de- Former Speaker Mubarak lead to formation of a strong and that they will work in synergy for spokesman said. profound grief over the de- mise has created a vacuum Gul, Peer Afaq Ahmed have stable district council but also the overall development of the He said a naka checking was estab- mise of Senior Vice Block in the party’s unit that will also condoled the demise check the horse-trading elsewhere district, which is the mandate of lished at Baba Dawood Khaki bridge President Alhaj Ghulam not be filled in many years of Alhaj Ghulam Rasool in Jammu and Kashmir, unleashed the people. by a police party from Khanayar in Rasool Sheikh, who passed to come. The duo prayed for Sheikh. The functionaries by defeated political outfits, who Mr Vikar Rasool, Dr Chaman the down town. During the checking away yesterday after brief peace to the departed and have prayed for peace to are desperate to reverse the man- Lal and Mr Sajjad Shaheen also naka party spotted two suspicious illness. forbearance to the bereaved departed and strength to date of the people. spoke on the occasion and empha- persons who tried to escape, he said In their condolence mes- in their hour of grief. bereaved to bear their ir- Mr Rana said the unanimity sised the need for mutual coop- adding later they were overpowered Wahid Ahmad Chola alais Johan sage the party president and Party’s local functionar- reparable loss. The party and political sagacity shown by eration for taking forward the after some chase. Chola resident of Aram Masjid vice president said late Gh- ies visited the residence of functionaries have also the Councillors of the Ramban alliance to meet the political chal- During their search six grams of Khanayr. ulam Rasool Sahib was the departed at Aram Pora Nawa expressed grief over the district is a terse warning to such lenges and satiating urges of the brown sugar like substance was re- He said in this regard Case FIR party’s committed soldier, Kadal and participated in demise of Haji Muhammad elements in the administration, people. They said such cooperation covered from their possession, he said Number 109/2020 Under Section 8/21, who held the party flag high his Namaz e Janaza. Later Shafi Hafiz of Zadi Masjid who are conniving to mutilate the is imperative to foil the machina- adding they were arrested. The ac- 29 NDPS ACT stands registered in during the most challenging scores of party’s local unit Safa Kadal and prayed for democratic process at the behest tions of the divisive forces, which cused were identified as Mohammad Police Station Khanyar and further times. A noble soul and a functionaries extended eternal repose to his soul of the BJP and the other political had polarised the environment Imran Khan, Narkara Badgam and investigation is in process. pious person, the duo said condolences to the bereaved in Jannah. parties with vested interest. by creating religious wedge among Mr. Rana lauded the efforts of the people. the Lieutenant Governor, Mr Manoj They said that the alliance Sinha for ensuring peaceful con- cobbled at the local level for pur- duct of polls, saying this has to be poses of the formation of the Dis- AGENCIES I’ll happily roll up my sleeve & get a NOTICE FOR CORRECTION IN NAME taken to a logical conclusion by trict Development Council at No vaccine COVID vaccine. This damn virus has checking the unethical manoeu- Ramban is in the larger interest SRINAGAR: Former Chief Minister been far too disruptive & if a vaccine I, Muneeb Ul Rehman S/O: Abdul Rehman Kuchay R/O: Bemnipora Shopian vring by certain elements. He hoped of the people. belongs to any Omar Abdullah on Saturday evening helps bring about a semblance of having Driving License No. JK22-20110001438 issued by ARTO SHOPIAN for the Lieutenant Governor will keep Prominent among those present said that no vaccine belongs to any normalcy after all the chaos then sign correction in name of my father, which was mentioned as Muneeb Ul Rehman his word in allowing democracy on the occasion included former political political party and the more people me up”. He further tweeted “ The more S/O: Ab Rehman now is to be corrected Muneeb Ul Rehman S/O: Ab Rehman to flourish as per will of the people MLC and Provincial Secretary that get vaccinated the better it will people that get vaccinated the better Kuchay. Therefore, notified for general information that objections, if any, and rein in the elements in the National Conference Sheikh Bashir party, Omar be for the country and economy. Akhilesh Yadav that he will not get it will be for the country & the econ- administration, who are creating Ahmed, District President Kisht- Vice president of the National BJP vaccinated. omy. No vaccine belongs to any po- to the correction in the name of above D/L shall be filed in writing in the an atmosphere of fear by alleg- war Mr Tanvir Ahmed Kichloo on SP chief’s Conference (NC) was reacting to Sa- Taking to micro-blogging site Twit- litical party, they belong to humanity office of the ARTO Shopian, within a period of (7) days from the publication edly harassing some of the elected besides Mr Arif Magrey, Mr Arif madwadi Party (SP) Chief and former ter Omar said “ I don’t know about & the sooner we get vulnerable people of this notice. representatives to toe a particular Mir and Zaffar-Ullah Rather. BJP remarks Chief minister of Uttar Pradesh (UP) anyone else but when my turn comes vaccinated the better”. 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positive note, changed the perception of life, es, the memories of which were lost some- inspired us to enjoy the present moment and what somewhere in the race of day to day not plan to live it another day or tomorrow. living. It provided us with systems of faith, The focus on practice instead of performance beliefs, values, ethics, principles and morals. became the mool mantra as the various mea- In addition, the revival of the practice of yoga sures like mask usage, social distancing, during the times of lockdown provided us DR. PAWAN SURI personal hygiene, lockdown etc to combat with the focused energy bringing harmony [email protected] the spread of infection became a new norm. between body and mind. These all measures encouraged the human As the pandemic continued to evolve in he year, 2020, has been one of the beings to analyse and reassess themselves an exponential manner, we needed to do challenging years that will be re- at various levels of humanitarian, personal, things not only differently, but better. On membered in the history as a year of spiritual and scientific grounds. the scientific front, the beginning of an Tuncertainty looming over what lies On humanitarian grounds, it encour- end of the year brought a ray of hope when ahead. The year started on fire as the bush- aged the human beings to come together, the researchers, scientists and analytical fires burnt almost 18.6 million hectares, an contribute and make a combined effort in minds worked in unison with the govern- area equal to Cuba, in southern hemisphere their capacity to lower the impact of virus ment authorities and made it possible to of Australia. An overactive hurricane, na- on both the life and livelihood. The real life roll out vaccine on a war footing basis in a tionwide protests, negatively turned oil pric- heroes, both the celebrities and regular time period of few months only which oth- es and a contentious presidential election people, challenged the social boundaries of erwise would have taken years together. dominated the news as the months passed caste, colour, creed and stepped up to deliv- Almost 10 vaccines were in pipeline and a by. However, the one significant event that er ration, food and other essentials to those few have been approved with an efficacy of caught us all off guarded in the beginning in need. The healthcare workers and front- 70 to 95 %. The roll out of vaccine has start- of year and kept us on our toes all along was line warriors worked beyond their call of ed and the beginning of New Year will see an attack on the human race by an invisible duty with full dedication and passion, put an intensification of this Global vaccina- and intangible virus that crossed all borders their own lives at risk and took the place tion programme and as it is said well begun and over a month’s time became a pandemic. of family members of the patients, often At a personal level, it taught us the im- this year. The teachings encouraged and is half done, we need to keep track on the This pandemic claimed more than 1.6 mil- leaving their own families behind. Apart portance of traditional hand washing, keep- rejuvenated the people not only in Asia but strategy, distribution and marketing skills lion lives, infected about 75 million people, from humanity, adaptability with proper ing our homes and surroundings clean and in west too, thereby, strengthening the fact so that the last man standing on earth gets rendered millions of people jobless, made bil- usage of latest technology was also show- sanitised. The trend of shaking hands to that is not a Religion, it is a way vaccinated and the pandemic ends with the lions of children to miss out on crucial time cased as students started attending online greet people changed to the gesture of keep- of Life. saying of 'All is Well that Ends Well'. in school and damaged tens of trillions of classes and teachers changed their role to ing hands together at heart close to eyes At a spiritual level, the year provided a In short, 2020 was a year full of uncertain- dollars leading to economic nightmare. The counsellors. The work from home became and bowing head called as Namaste, a San- perfect platform to those who had an inquis- ties and the New Year 2021, we are starting pandemic in particular landed humanity in a new norm for significant shares of the skrit phase that means ‘I bow to you’. The itiveness for an internal journey. A healthy with a certainty that we all will be immune an unusually dynamic situation where no- workforce with unique benefits of this ad- teachings of Hindu tradition like washing spiritual practice included examples of vol- to the deadly virus and continue to live with body had an idea of how to handle, manage justed lifestyle, although it didn’t come hands and legs before entering home, keep- unteerism, social contributions, belonging a new normal wherein we all reside as Hu- and survive out of the crisis. without challenges. The year brought pos- ing footwear’s outside the main entrance, to a group, fellowship, optimism, forgiveness man of Benevolence with Respect for Mother Although a year of tribulations and easy itivity and goodwill, renewed focus on the burning camphor as aarti, primarily hav- and expressions of compassion. The spiritual Earth and Compassion for Fellow Beings. to be blamed for all negative events, major- need for conserving environment and made ing vegetarian home diet etc. that used to wellness not only allowed us to seek meaning ly due to the pandemic, 2020 has not been the nature to reclaim its space with reduced be a laughing stock to the so called modern and purpose in human existence, but it also ( The Author is a Chief Cardiologist just about all things bad. The pandemic, on human interference. thinkers of current era got revived during allowed us to appreciate the life's experienc- SGL SuperSpeciality Hospital Jalandhar, Punjab) The Motivational lines

SHAH HUDAIF surely in the near future.That sort does it get to wake up and wash our our days with warm baths or wash- of ease which'll make us forget all face with ice cold freezing water!a ing our faces with hot ,lukewarm [email protected] our sufferings,difficulties, anxieties lot hard . water,do we remember that above and problems of the past but the only The cold water arises goose mentioned random day at all? The Every hardship is followed thing required is to keep a spark of bumps in our bodies.At that mo- answer is No! because the ease we with ease but in between we hope and an unbreakable spirit of ment,we think that it's so hard to possess now due to warm water need to show patience and " never ever giving up"alive in our tolerate this all and it becomes dif- makes us forget the past problems "hope for the best".If we hu- heart . ficult for all of us to carry our ac- of the harsh winter when we were mans remember this whenever we For example in Kashmir, we see tivities without power supply.But devoid of it. face difficulties,hard challenges or mostly in winters ,there're electric- do we give up on living our life?. Likewise is the case of life.We anxieties in life,then it would be ity issues,power cuts and power No we don't.We wait for a day or a may face a hundreds of hardships a lot easier for all of us to face and failures and on a random winter two,enduring those hardships and but we should never give up the encounter our problems.We have to day,the transformer of our locality hope that the repaired transformer hope of a better tomorrow. remember that no matter how hard gets damaged due to snowfall .At 'll arrive soon . The pleasant future which'll be life is,no matter what the tomor- once our power kettles,geysers and And when finally our power filled with so much ease that we'll row brings,there's certainly gonna other heating arrangements get af- supply comes back and on chilly hardly remember any of the hard- be ease and comfort if not now,but fected and at those times,how hard cold mornings, we once again start ship of our life. Creative Debate And Noise: What To Choose?

Syed Mustafa Ahmad [email protected]

ebate can be defined as to argue about a particular subject, in a formal way. Debate has been the Dsalient feature of a civilized soci- ety. Any innovative thought is thoroughly discussed. The pros and cons of a thing are taken into account. There is no status quo in that society. A solid truth is reinterpret- ed according to the nature of time. How- ever, it doesn’t mean that truth doesn’t remain the truth at all but the approach, understanding, behavior, etc., found in a particular period, may be different in an- other period. So, it is creative debate that removes anomalies, if found in a society. But on the other hand, we have noise. Some debates are no debates at all. There only is noise and noise. Nothing good comes out from those debates. The audience feels suf- focated. They abhor the word “ debate' and It is here where the need for the creative accordingly the decisions should be made. by its cover. On the ground level, a thing with some different material. That should don’t want to discuss it in their lives. debate emerges. There is a deliberation about But sometimes, the orthodox people are not looks filthy. But when we remove the layers, be erased. A new initiative has to be started If this is the case, what is the way to be the past and the present. Those things that in a position to accept bit and called it blas- the thing comes to the surface with its splen- which can lead to new ideas. People gener- followed to have a creative debate. In order were true in the past and are relevant to the phemy. At this point of time, it is difficult to dor. This is the biggest fault in the modern ally take noise as a debate. But they should to remain aloof from noise, what are the present, are taken into account. They are carry out the creative debates. Second is times. We see a group of people by its outward be taught that there is a wide gap between salient features that are to be accepted in preserved and the future course of action is that we should be in a position to learn from appearance and never bother to learn about the creative debate and noise. Noise is made order to have a creative debate. What is the taken accordingly. Those things that are no others. When we have this feature, we will them deeply. If we take an example of coal. by the half intellectuals. They know things difference between a creative debate and longer relevant to the present, are discard- have the creative debates. A prejudiced mind A piece of coal is black in color. But among superficially. They have no hold over things. noise? When we call any discussion a cre- ed. If this is the situation, where the history never learns anything. He or she won’t be the pieces of coal, there lies diamond. Same Hence, it may provide some boost to the cre- ative debate and when not. Where is the of any nation is sieved, there are cent percent in a position to replace his or her obsolete is the situation in the present world. We ative debates. In the light of above discussion, creative debate organized? These are some chances that this society will progress far thoughts with new ones. Hence, it will ham- have to find reasonable personsamong all we should be ready to learn everything that prerequisites that come in a person’s mind and wide. But on the other hand, if the past per the smooth functioning of the creative the communities so that the ground is pre- is good according to the divine principles. when he wants to differentiate between the only is the condition for the future, there debates. The Muslims learnt philosophy pared for effective debates. There are persons Take everything that is good for humanity. two terms. Here, I will try my best to make are cent percent chances that this society from the Greeks while the world learnt hy- who have this capacity but due to many The principles that bind us together, should it clear that what is the creative debate in will fall headlong into the pit of abyss. Like giene, equality, Scientific temper, broad hurdles, they don’t come to the surface. be welcomed and the things that disintegrate reality. Moreover, the main focus of my in case of the Muslims, they have the best mindedness, etc., from the Muslims. It is a They hate the same noise that has occupied us, should be abhorred. We have miles to article will be about the conditions required Constitution in the world, i.e., the holy Qur’an. give and take method. But the problem starts each and every corner of the world. Without go in order to make this place fit to live. It for the creative debate. Its principles are unalterable. They are com- when a nation exaggerates in many domains, these persons, nothing good will availed still is full of challenges. Let intellectualism First is that with the passage of time, the patible with the society. It is for all ages. But without looking at the world outside. Every of. So, this is one of the most important prevail and the society differentiates be- change is felt in every domain of life. Social the Qur’an itself wants from us is that you event leaves an effect on history. But the factors in this regard. tween the creative debate and noise. life, economic life, political life, moral life, should make decisions according to the essential thing is that good principles from Fourth and last is that the common people etc., go through a change. The obsolete thoughts principles of this book, but the present world each other should be learnt, discussed and should be prepared for this. They are not (The Author is Graduate Student give space to new ones. In this transition, should be kept in mind. The ongoing cir- followed. ready. Their minds are barren. They are and writesRegularly for “ Srinagar there is necessity of changing our outlook. cumstances should be pondered over and Third is that we should not judge a book biased and partial. Their minds are stuffed Observer “ views are his own)

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Printer, Publisher, Owner & Editor: Parvaiz Ahmad Khan Exe. Editor: Raja Muzamil , Published From: Dadi Kadal Tanki Pora D.C Office Road, Srinagar Kashmir -190001, Cell No: +91-9419007532,+91-9419007530 Tele/Fax: 0194-2486069 Printed at : Khidmat Offset Press The Bund Srinagar Regd : JKNP-177 RNI No: JKENG/2012/43267 Srinagar 05 Observer Srinagar / SundAY / 03 January 2021 News Sarpanches, Panches, Councilors administered Republic Day Arrangements oath at Shopian, Kulgam, Baramulla Reviewed At Kupwara SO NEWS DESK expectations of people and high- lighted their role in development SO NEWS DESK neering and Municipality Kup- SRINAGAR: The newly elected and betterment of people. wara to ensure proper sanita- Sarpanches and Panches were to- He also apprised them about KUPWARA: To ensure smooth tion and cleanliness of the DPL day administered oath by respec- their role in boosting the rural conduct of Republic Day (RD), ground. They were also direct- tive District Administration at economy by their proactive role 2021, function here, the Deputy ed to keep manpower available Shopian, Kulgam and Baramulla. at different levels. Commissioner (DC), Kupwara, in case of snowfall on both days On the occasion, the con- At Baramulla: The Additional Anshul Garg, today convened of rehearsal and main function. cerned officers exhorted upon District Development Commission- a meeting of all concerned offi- Assistant Commissioner De- them to work in tandem for the er (ADDC) Baramulla, Aijaz Abdul- cers and fixed responsibilities velopment (ACD) was directed development of their areas and lah Saraf today administered oath on them. to make seating arrangement for the betterment of people. to 29 recently elected councilors at Speaking on the occasion, of the function. While Power They also assured them of full Dak Bunglow Baramulla here. the DC stressed upon the of- Development & PHE depart- support from the district ad- These Councilors included 13 ficers to ensure hassle free ments were directed to ensure ministration in taking forward from MC , 4 from MC Pat- arrangements for smooth con- uninterrupted power and water the development programmes tan, 2 from MC Baramulla, 2 from duct of the National Event and supply. CMO Kupwara was or- during their tenure. MC , whereas 8 councilors instructed them to follow the dered to deploy doctors & para- At Shopian: The District Ad- were from MC Watergam. timeline for ensuring arrange- medics along with Ambulance ministration Shopian today ad- The ADDC on the occasion ments well in advance. He also and first aid. ministered oath to 71 Sarpanches congratulated the newly elected directed them to follow protocol The police department was and 203 Panches besides newly Councilors for their success and of COVID-19 strictly and ensure entrusted with security ar- elected PRIs of Shopian at district asked them to be proactive for use of masks in the function. rangements and the Informa- administrative complex, here. overall development of the so- The DC also stressed the need tion Department was asked On the occasion, the members ciety. He enjoined upon them to for maintaining protocol in seat- to facilitate proper Public Ad- from all 09 blocks of the district work with dedication and try to ing arrangement and also issued dressing System and media were administered oath by the overcome hardships of the peo- directions to the police depart- coverage of the event. SRTC District Panchayat Officer (DPO) ple in their respective areas. ment for taking proper protocol was asked to make sufficient Shopian, Tariq Ahmad Malik. He said that the people should of National Flag. arrangements of vehicles. The DPO congratulated the be made aware about all develop- Earlier, ADC Kupwara Other arrangements includ- elected councilors and urged mental and welfare schemes of the briefed the meeting about the ing refreshment, deployment upon them to meet the expec- ment that is in sync with the as- tration Kulgam today administered opment Officer (BDO) D.H.Pora, government so that they can avail programme and responsibili- of magistrates, arrangement tations of people and take the pirations of the general public. oath to newly elected Sarpanches Muzaffar Ahmad. benefits from these schemes. ties of each officer and it was in- of cultural programmes, barri- developmental scenario to new Among others, Block Devel- and Panches of Block D.K.Marg here On the occasion DPO/ACD Among others, SSP Baramul- formed that the main function cading, facility of commenta- heights in the district. opment Officers, concerned of- at Panchayat Bhawan. Kulgam, Mohammad Imran la, Ab.Qayoom, besides the Pres- of the Republic Day will be held tors and availability of fire-ten- He asked them to work in tan- ficers and officials were present During the ceremony 10 Sar- Khan, congratulated these elect- idents, Councilors, Officers and at District Police Lines (DPL) ders were also reviewed. dem for the betterment of people on the occasion panches and 45 Panches were ad- ed Sarpanchs and Panchs and other concerned were present on Kupwara, where National Flag Among others, DIG, BSF, besides ensuring the develop- At Kulgam: The District Adminis- ministered oath by Block Devel- urged upon them to meet the the occasion. will be hoisted and the VIP will Sector Headquarter Kupwara, take salute on the March Past SSP Kupwara, SSP , comprising the contingents of Additional Deputy Commis- JKP, JKAP, CRPF, IRP, BSF, sioners of Kupwara and Hand- CRPF, FPF and Home Guard. wara, ACR, SDM Lolab, Dis- One-Day Exposure Tour Fit India Cyclothon flagged off at Shopian It was also informed that trict and Sectoral Officers were SO NEWS DESK the function will start with present on the occasion. For Orchardists Flagged Shahnai Vadan at 8 AM. It was also given out in the SHOPIAN: The Deputy Commis- Entrusting the responsi- meeting that Republic Day sioner (DC) Shopian, Choudhary bilities for smooth conduct of function will also be held at Off At Mohammed Yasin today flagged the event, the DC asked R&B Handwara and Karnah subdi- off Fit India Cyclothon here with Department, Mechanical Engi- visions, besides at block levels. the motto to keep countrymen fit and help to get freedom from obesity, laziness, stress, anxiety besides other diseases. CSs record 31.48 percent The Cyclothon was organized increase in business at Kupwara by the District Youth Services and Sports (DYS& S) Department SO NEWS DESK and passed through Batapora Chowk and culminated at Arha- KUPWARA: The Cooperative Societies (CSs) of Kupwara have ma Shopian. registered a business of Rs 7.14 Crore during 2020, as compared The DC, while speaking on the to last years business of Rs 5.43 Crore, thereby recording an occasion, said that Cyclothon has increase of 31.48 percent. been organised with an aim to physically and mentally fit and Ahmad Khan and concerned of- This information was made public during a departmental SO NEWS DESK tion, organic farming and other revive our daily physical fitness advised the students to actively ficers and officials were present meeting chaired by Deputy Registrar Cooperative Societies, latest Horticulture development programs which otherwise had participate in sports and spread on the Occasion. Muzaffar Ahmad Mirza to review the progress of cooperative GANDERBAL: A group of 40 Or- techniques to alleviate poverty got deferred due to COVID-19. the message of fitness in society. As many as hundred students societies in the district. chardists, from Kangan and Gan- and double farmers income. He said that another aaom of Among others, DYS& S Officer from different schools of the dis- The meeting was informed that the 43 Cooperative Societ- derbal zones of the district was While interacting with the Or- this event is to engage students Gurmukh Singh Dutta, District trict and teenage group partici- ies, registered in the district, recorded a business of Rs 7.14 today flagged off for one-day ex- chardists, the ADC highlighted in sports activities to keep them Information Officer, Showkat pated in the event. Crore from January 2020 to December 2020. posure cum training tour by Ad- the importance of Horticulture Giving details, it was informed that the Consumer Cooper- ditional Deputy Commissioner and impressed upon the orchard- atives recorded Rs 4.30 Crore business besides selling 21198 Ganderbal, Farooq Ahmad Baba. ists to interact with the scientists, quintals of fertilizers at the cost of Rs 2.35 Crore, poultry at The tour has been organized experts and extension function- Dry Run of Covid-19 Cyclothon Race the cost of Rs 45.52 lakh and dairy at the cost of Rs 3.22 lakhs. under the Agriculture Technolo- aries to enhance their technical On the occasion District Audit Officer informed the meet- gy Management Agency (ATMA) skills in the field of integrated Vaccination held at Kulgam under ‘Fit India ing that out of 43 Cooperative Societies registered in the dis- scheme. The orchardists will horticulture farming and to adopt trict 30 has been audited so far while audit of 13 cooperative visit SKUAST-K where they will the advanced technology for cul- SO NEWS DESK Kulgam and other officers were Doze, Aik Ganta societies is in progress. be imparted training regarding tivation of latest, hybrid and high present on the occasion. The Deputy Registrar said that cooperative societies play basics of nursery management yielding fruit trees. Chief Horti- KULGAM: The District Ad- Later, District Development Roze’ held at an important role in providing essential commodities to the and standard propagation tech- culture Officer, Ganderbal and ministration Kulgam today or- Commissioner (DDC) Kul- people at cheaper rates including fertilizers to the orchardists. niques, importance of high den- other officials of the department ganised a dry run of Covid-19 gam, Showkat Aijaz Bhat also The District Audit Officer, Sheikh Bashir Ahmad and other sity plantation, protected cultiva- were present on the occasion. vaccinations in the district to chaired a meeting of District concerned were present in the meeting. assess operational feasibility, Level Task Force members here SO NEWS DESK to test the linkages between at Mini-Secretariat. planning and implementation, During the meeting, DDC ANANTNAG: The District DDC Kulgam flags-off progressive Republic day Arrangements and identify the challenges pri- took a detailed review of the Youth Services and Sports De- sheep breeders for exposure tour or to actual implementation of dry- run programme held today partment today organized a reviewed at COVID-19 vaccinations here. and enquired about the gaps Cyclothon (6km long race) un- SO NEWS DESK The whole process was car- that were observed and needed der ‘Fit India Doze, Aik Ghan- SO NEWSDESK will be organized at all Tehsil/ ried out under the supervision to be polished. The CMO in- ta Roze’ from sports stadium KULGAM: To acquaint sheep breeders with latest technolog- SDM Hqrs. The DDC said that of CMO Kulgam, Dr. Fazil Ali formed the DDC in detail about Mehandi Kadal to Hanji Danter ical interventions in sheep husbandry sector, the District De- BUDGAM: The District Devel- keeping in view the impending Kochak and was carried out at the observations recorded and then back to sports stadium velopment Commissioner (DDC) Kulgam, Showkat Aijaz Bhat opment Commissioner (DDC) weather situation and predic- District Hospital Kulgam and during the dry-run programme Anantnag. today flagged-off a group of sheep breeders of the district for Budgam, Shahbaz Ahmad Mirza to- tions announced, R&B and Me- Yaripora Hospital. of Covid-19 vaccination. The student cyclists from var- an exposure tour to SKUAST-K. day chaired a meeting of concerned chanical Engineering depart- While sharing the details, The DDC stressed to ensure ious government institutions These breeders have been flagged-off for a day-long visit officers to review the arrangements ments shall remain in pro active the CMO said that the sole pur- that there shall be no lapse in under 17, 18 and 19 age category organized by the Sheep husbandry department Kulgam under to be put in place for ensuing Repub- gear and will ensure immediate pose of this dry run process is arrangements at any level. participated in the Cyclothon. the ATMA scheme. The main objective of the programme is to lic Day celebrations in the district. clearing of Road and spots where to ensure smooth conduct of The meeting was informed that The best three performers apprise these progressive sheep breeders about latest techno- While addressing the meeting, the functions are to be organized. Covid-19 vaccinations and to the process of vaccination will be were awarded with trophies logical interventions in the sheep husbandry sector to make it the DDC said that all concerned He directed the PDD to en- check and fill the gaps if any carried out phase wise in the dis- while DYSS Anantnag handed a more profitable and progressive sector. departments shall ensure that all sure that arrangements with re- imperative for conducting trict and it was also informed that others over appreciation cer- At the outset, the DDC interacted with these sheep breeders necessary arrangements are in gard to power supply on the pre- Covid-19 vaccinations smoothly Co-Win is a mobile app that will tificates. Among others, DYSS and urged them to get themselves acquainted with the latest place as per past practice. scribed dates are fully executed and successfully in the district. help to monitor the entire vacci- Officer Anantnag, Mushtaq scientific technologies through such exposure-cum-interac- He said that the main function besides they shall also remain Medical Superintendent nation process. The meeting was Pampori, ZYSSO, and other field tive programmes. District sheep husbandry officer, Dr Rafeeq will be held at Sports Ground prepared to negotiate any emer- District Hospital Kulgam, Mu- attended by ADC, ACR, CMO and functionaries of the department Ahmad and other officers and officials of the sheep husbandry Budgam and similar functions gency amid expected snowfall. zaffar Ahmad, Dy. CMO, BMO other concerned Officers. were present on the occasion. office were present on the occasion.

Progress of developmental works DC Ganderbal Discusses Modalities For conducted by MC reviewed at Shopian Effective Implementation of PMKVY-3 SO NEWSDESK SO NEWS DESK in high demand in the district. While giving a brief on the SHOPIAN: District Develop- GANDERBAL: Deputy Com- salient features of PMKVY-3, ment Commissioner, (DDC) Sho- missioner (DC) Ganderbal, the DC exhorted upon all the pian, Choudhary Mohammed Shafqat Iqbal today chaired a stakeholders that only such Yasin, today convened a meeting meeting with stakeholders to courses shall be offered that can to take review of developmental discuss modalities and guide- create the skilled man power works undertaken by Municipal lines for launch of Pradhan and are in high demand in the Council (MC) Shopian here at Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana local market. Mini Secretariat. (PMKVY) 3.0 in the district. Chief Planning Officer, The meeting discussed in de- developmental works under exe- uty Commissioner Dr. Sheikh During the meeting thread- General Manager, DIC, CMO, tail the progress of ongoing de- cution by various agencies in the Ab Aziz, Executive Engineers of bare discussion was held on Chief Agricultural Officer, velopment works in the district district. DDC impressed upon PHE, R&B, KPDCL, Executive various courses that have local DSWO, Principals of Poly- and completion of works within the concerned to ensure comple- Officer Municipal Council Shopi- demand including courses in technic College Ganderbal, the time frame besides ‘My Town tion of work project within the an, Assistant Regional Transport tourism, dairy farming, tunnel- ITI Kangan and Ganderbal, My Pride programme’. stipulated time without compro- Officer, Joint Director Planning, ing, computers, ITI, etc. edge so that the students are During the meeting all stake- Manager District Lead Bank On the occasion, Executive mising the quality. Assistant Director Planning, DC stressed upon all stake- trained in such courses that holders gave their valuable sug- attended the meeting besides Officer Municipal Committee Among others the meeting all ward members of municipal holders to optimally utilize have maximum appeal and gestion regarding the courses and representatives from Zojila Shopian gave a detailed status of was attended by Additional Dep- council Shopian and concerned. their experiences and knowl- marketability in the district. curriculum to be offered that are and Z-Morh tunnel. SRINAGAR SRINAGAR /SUNDAY / 03 JANUARY I 2021 06 OBSERVERSRINAGAR NATIONAL 06 OBSERVER SRINAGAR /SUNDAY / 03 JANUARY I 2021 NATIONAL Atleast 100 'ineligible' MBBS aspirants of Farmers to hold tractor parade Andhra Pradesh gets Telangana seats

Hyderabad: More than 100 categories in the Backward “unreserved quota” into a “ineligible” students from Classes. “reserved quota for non lo- towards Delhi on Republic Day Andhra Pradesh have What is more distressing cals.” sneaked into medical col- for the local students who Forty-seven out of 50 stu- New Delhi: Hardening their position antee for minimum support price leges in Telangana state lost the opportunity is that dents who secured admission ahead of the next round of talks with (MSP). depriving an equal number half of the students from AP in the “unreserved open the government, protesting farmer Farmer leader Gurnam Singh of local students of their could not get a seat in the general quota” in Phase 3 unions on Saturday said they will Choduni said, "In our last meeting, lifetime dream of studying 85 per cent local quota in were from Andhra Pradesh. take out a tractor parade towards we posed a question to the govern- medicine, thanks to the their respective colleges in It was 30 out of 31 in the Delhi on January 26, when the coun- ment that will you buy 23 crops on counselling procedure ad- AP but managed to secure women quota of the same try will celebrate Republic Day, if MSP. They said 'no'. Then why are opted by the Kaloji Naray- admission in the highly category. their demands are not met. you misinforming the people of the ana Rao University of Health competitive 15 per cent “un- In Phase 2, the ratio in the British Prime Minister Boris country?" Sciences (KNRUHS). reserved quota” in Telan- same categories was 23 out Johnson will be in the national So far, over 50 farmers have been As many as 40 “ineligible” gana state. of 34 and 13 out of 18 respec- capital on January 26. He will be "martyred" during our agitation, students were allotted seats Only the most meritorious tively. In the BC-D category, the chief guest at the Republic Day he said. in Phase 2 counselling and of students, irrespective of the university authorities parade which will be held at Rajpath. Braving the cold, thousands of remaining were accommo- region, should get a seat in allotted 19 seats in Phases Addressing a press conference, farmers, mainly from Punjab and dated in the phase 3 or mop the 15 per cent quota as per 2 and 3 counselling of whom farmer leader Darshan Pal Singh Haryana, are protesting at various up counselling. The number the admission rules. In real- 12 are from AP. The analysis said their proposed parade will be borders of the national capital for of TS students deprived of ity, lower ranked students also led to the startling rev- called "Kisan Parade" and it will more than a month against these an opportunity will be much from AP got seats in Telan- elation that the cut-off rank be be held after the Republic Day three new laws. higher because Deccan gana state, some of them in or the rank of the last student parade. Swaraj India leader Yogendra government and farm unions reached The government has presented Chronicle has analysed the prestigious government who secured admission in The next round of talks between Yadav said it is a "plain lie" that the some common ground to resolve these laws as major agriculture allotment of seats in only medical colleges like Gandhi the open category of the 85 the government and protesting government had accepted 50 per protesting farmers' concerns over reforms aimed at helping farmers two categories of the 15 per and Osmania. per cent local quota in farmer unions is scheduled to be cent of the farmers' demands. rise in power tariff and penalties and increasing their income, but cent unreserved quota — As this newspaper re- Andhra Pradesh was 50858. held on January 4. On Friday, the "We have got nothing on paper for stubble burning, but the two the protesting unions fear that the open and BC-D. There are ported immediately after As many as 35 students from unions had announced that they yet," he said. sides remained deadlocked over the new legislations have left them at other categories including the end of Phase 2 counsel- AP who got higher ranks would have to take firm steps if the After the sixth round of formal main contentious issues of the repeal the mercy of big corporates by weak- Scheduled Castes and Tribes ling, the university author- have secured admission in meeting fails to resolve the deadlock. negotiations on Wednesday, the of three farm laws and a legal guar- ening the MSP and mandi systems. besides A, B and C and E ities virtually converted the Telangana state.

Air stays 'severe' in 3 crore corona warriors to get vaccine for Maharashtra: 66 water Noida, Ghaziabad, Faridabad sources in Palghar sealed due Noida (UP): The average air free in first phase: Harsh Vardhan to contamination quality stayed “severe” in the national capital region of New Delhi: Union Health across the country. "Not just Ghaziabad, Noida, Greater Minister Harsh Vardhan in Delhi, it will be free across Noida and Faridabad while on Saturday said that one the country," Vardhan said it remained “very poor” in crore healthcare workers when asked for the govern- Gurgaon, a government agen- and two crore frontline work- ment's position on the issue. cy data on air pollution for ers would be given free vac- Notably, the coronavirus the last 24 hours said on Sat- The CPCB states that an AQI cine in the first phase of the vaccine is slated to be rolled urday. in the “severe” category af- inoculation drive. out soon as the one devel- Presence of particulate mat- fects healthy people and seri- "In the first phase of vac- oped by Oxford-AstraZen- ters, PM 2.5 and PM 10, re- ously impacts those with cination, free vaccine will eca has been recommended mained high in Delhi's five existing diseases while “very be provided across the nation by an expert panel, tasked neighbourhood, revealed the poor” may lead to respiratory to most prioritised benefi- with vetting Covid-19 vac- air quality index (AQI) main- illness on prolonged exposure. ciaries that include one crore cine proposals, and for- tained by the Central Pollution The average AQI on Friday healthcare and 2 crore front- warded to the Drug Control- Palghar: The district ad- department conducted a Control Board (CPCB). was 470 in Ghaziabad, 434 in line workers," Vardhan said ler General of India for ministration of Palghar in survey of 16 villages in According to the index, an Greater Noida, 455 in Noida, in a tweet. phase of the immunisation The comment is signifi- approval. Maharashtra has sealed 66 Tarapur MIDC area. These AQI between zero and 50 is 421 in Faridabad and 376 in He, however, added, that drive. The vaccine will be cant, given the fact that On Saturday, authorities water sources across 16 vil- villages include Tarapur, considered 'good', 51 and 100 Gurgaon. the details of how the remain- administered to one crore India has recorded the sec- were conducting a mega drill lages due to contamination, Kambode, Givli, Dandi, Uc- 'satisfactory', 101 and 200 'mod- On Thursday it was 343 in ing 27 crore priority benefi- healthcare workers, along ond highest numbers of at 259 sites in all states and officials said. cheli, Murbe, Alewadi, erate', 201 and 300 'poor', 301 Ghaziabad, 394 in Greater ciaries will be vaccinated with 2 crore frontline and corona infections after the union territories to help of- The administration said Tembi Navapur, Satpati, and 400 'very poor', and 401 Noida, 369 in Noida, 344 in till July is getting finalised. essential workers, and 27 United States. ficials practise how to man- in its release issued on Sat- Kharekuran, Shirgaon, Ma- and 500 'severe'. Faridabad and 317 in Gurga- The central government crore elderly, mostly above Earlier in the day, the age vaccine supply, storage urday that the water at these him, Vadrai, Kelva and The average 24-hour AQI at on. plans to vaccinate nearly 30 the age of 50 with comor- Health Minister had said and logistics, including cold points was unfit for consump- Dadrapada. 4 pm on Saturday was 462 in The AQI for each city is based crore persons in the first bidities. that the vaccine will be free chain management. tion and posed a health risk Water samples were col- Ghaziabad, 450 in Greater on the average value of all to the local residents. lected from 86 public and Noida, 448 in Noida, 415 in stations there. Noida, Farid- The decision to seal these 535 private sources of water Faridabad and 336 in Gurga- abad, Ghaziabad have four points was taken following in 16 villages, the release on, according to CPCB's Sa- stations each, while Gurgaon the National Green Tribu- said. Of them, five public and meer app. has three and Greater Noida New Delhi: Aviation Minister Hardeep nal's (NGT) order passed a 61 private sources of water The index has a maximum two, according to the app. — Singh Puri said on Saturday flights few months ago, it said. were found to be polluted limit of 500. PTI from India to UK will resume from The NGT had ordered the and its water was unfit for India-UK flights January 6, while services from that Maharashtra Pollution Con- consumption, it said. country to here would resume from trol Board (MPCB), the dis- The district authorities January 8 onwards. trict authorities and others have ordered that display OFFICE OF THE REGIONAL TRANSPORT to restart from “Resumption of flights between India to take corrective measures boards be put up at the points & UK: India to UK from 6 Jan 2021. UK in this regard. to instruct people that they OFFICER,KASHMIR Jan 6, UK-India to India from 8 Jan 2021. 30 flights will The recommendations by should not consume water operate every week. 15 each by Indian services resume from January 8 and a committee constituted by from there. NOTICE & UK carriers,” Puri said on Twitter. that this arrangement will continue the NGT were in the form of The district health officials Whereas an application for Re-Registration/Transfer of ownersip has been services “This schedule is valid till 23 Jan till January 23. remedial plan and imple- said that those suffering from received from MG Motor India Private Limited R/o Block B,Chandrapura indl 2021. Further frequency will be deter- India had suspended all passenger mentation for restoration of health ailments due to con- Estate Gidc in respect of Motor Car Bearing Registration No. GJ17BA-8621 from Jan 8 mined after review,” he added. flights connecting the two countries environment in and around sumption of polluted water Chasis No. 168089 Engine No. 48272 Model no: 2017 In favour of Tariq Ahmad Earlier, Puri had announced on Fri- from December 23 to January 7 as a new TarapurMIDC in the district, from these points, will be Bhat S/o Ghulam Hassan Bhat R/o Kanel Mohalla B, Naseem Bagh day that only 30 flights per week will variant of coronavirus emerged in the the statement said. given treatment, the state- Sgr. Now therefore it is notified for general information that objections,if any to the operate between India and the UK when UK. PTI Accordingly, the health ment said. — PTI proposed Re-Registration/Transfer will be received within 7 days from the date of pub- lication of this notice in the daily newspaper. No representation/ objection shall be considered unless it is made in written the aforesaid period.

No/JK/RTOK/5338 Sd/- GOVERNMENT OF JAMMU AND KASHMIR Dated:02/01/2021 AIJAZ Regional Transport officer Kashmir DEPARTMENT OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT OF PANCHAYAT RAJ OFFICEOFFICE OFOF THETHE SUPERINTENDENTSUPERINTENDENT OFFICE OF THE BLOCK DEVELOPMENT OFFICER HYHAMA SUB JAIL OFFICE OF THE REGIONAL TRANSPORT Short Term Tender Notice SUB JAIL HIRANAGAR For and on behalf of the Honorable Lieutenant Governor of J&K Short term tenders of solar street lights are invited to be installed in Tender Notice for Plumbing,Electrical, Sports and other OFFICER,KASHMIR various Panchayat Halqas under 14th fca as per below specification and rate already approved at district level vide order No.- 185 DDCK Tender Notice for Plumbing,Electrical, Sports and other NOTICE of 2020 Dated 10/09/2020. The lowest rates below than approved rates i.e. Rs 8470/= Rupees Eight thousand four hundred seventy will miscellaneousmiscellaneous itemsitems forfor SubSub JailJail HiranagarHiranagar Whereas an application for Re-Registration/Transfer of ownersip has been received from be accepted and higher rates will be rejected. The quotation should reach the office of undersigned within 7 days after the date of Mr Ashish Kumar S/o Bansilal Thakkar R/o 23, khodal Nagar NR Manav Dharam Ashram publication. eNITeNIT no:no: 02of02of 20202020 Manjalpur vadoodara in respect of L-M-V Car Bearing Registration No. GJ06JQ-9823 S. Particulars Warranty Unit Price including DATED: 30-12-2020 Chasis No. 001359 Engine No. 202945 Model no: 2016 In favour of Bashir Ahmad Goju S/o NO GST DATED: 30-12-2020 Ghulam Mohammad Goju R/o Daribal Khanyar Sgr. Now therefore it is notified for gen- For and on behalf of the Lt. Governor of Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir, 01 Solar Panel 12 V 50 WP,12.8v 12AH Ferro Phosphate Battery with BMS, 12WATT 5 Years 01 Rs/= 8470 Ass For and on behalf of the Lt. Governor of Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir, eral information that objections,if any to the proposed Re-Registration/Transfer will be e-tenders under 2 Cover system (Technical & Financial bid) are invited fromAuthorized Distributors /Dealers Led Luminary, Solar Charge Controller 12 V 10amp MPTT with GI Pole S Mrs & Components are e-tenders under 2 Cover system (Technical & Financial bid) are invited fromAuthorized Distributors /Dealers received within 7 days from the date of publication of this notice in the daily newspaper. registered with the Sales Tax Departmentfor supplyof Plumbing, Electrical Sports and othermiscellaneous No representation/ objection shall be considered unless it is made in written the aforesaid other Accessories MNRE approved/ registered with the Sales Tax Departmentfor supplyof Plumbing, Electrical Sports and othermiscellaneous Bid Certified items for Sub Jail Hiranagar for the year 2020-21. The intending tenderer/s shall have to attach earnest period. items for Sub Jail Hiranagar for the year 2020-21. The intending tenderer/s shall have to attach earnest Sd/- money in the shape of CDR/FDR from any Nationalized/Scheduled Bank to be pledged to the Superinten- No/JK/RTOK/5339 Regional Transport officer Kashmir No. BDO/BH/568-71 Sd/- money in the shape of CDR/FDR from any Nationalized/Scheduled Bank to be pledged to the Superinten- Dated:02/01/2021 AIJAZ Dated: - 02-01-2021 Block Development Officer dent Sub Jail Hiranagar for an amount to the extent shown below:- dent Sub Jail Hiranagar for an amount to the extent shown below:- S. Particulars Earnest Cos of Tender S. Particulars Earnest Cos of Tender Government of Jammu & Kashmir No Money (Non-Refundable) LICENSE LOST Government of Jammu & Kashmir No Money (Non-Refundable) LICENSE LOST 01 Plumbing, Electrical, Sports and other miscellaneous Rs. 10,000/- Rs 100.00 I have lost my driving license bearing No. 19679 Jal Shakti Department State Mission 01 Plumbing, Electrical, Sports and other miscellaneous Rs. 10,000/- Rs 100.00 I have lost my driving license bearing No. 19679 Jal Shakti Department State Mission items for Sub Jail Hiranagar M.V.D Pulwama . Now I want to get its duplicate. items for Sub Jail Hiranagar M.V.D Pulwama . Now I want to get its duplicate. Directorate, Jal Jeevan Mission J&K 1. The detailed documents, criteria and other terms and conditions can be seen/ Anybody having any objection to the same must Directorate, Jal Jeevan Mission J&K downloaded1. Thefrom detailed the Government documents, website criteria www.jktenders.gov.in and other terms and as conditions per scheduled can be of seen/ dates given below. Anybody having any objection to the same must downloaded from the Government website www.jktenders.gov.in as per scheduled of dates given below. contact the ARTO Pulwama within a week’s Civil Secretariat, Srinagar/ Jammu (email: [email protected].) 01 Date of issue Tender Notice 31-12-2020 contact the ARTO Pulwama within a week’s Civil Secretariat, Srinagar/ Jammu (email: [email protected].) 01 Date of issue Tender Notice 31-12-2020 time after that no objection will be entertained. CORRIGENDUM/ ADDENDUM-03 02 Date of downloading tender documents 01-01-2021 To 18-01-2021 time after that no objection will be entertained. CORRIGENDUM/ ADDENDUM-03 0302 BidDate submission of downloading start date tender documents 01-01-202101-01-2021 To 18-01-2021 LATEEF AHMAD RATHER Dated; 01/of/2021 0403 BidBid submission submission end start date date 19-01-202101-01-2021 S/O:LATEEF MOHD AHMAD ISHAQ RATHER Dated; 01/of/2021 0504 LastBid submission date for receiving end date the original copy of tender documents 20-01-202119-01-2021 S/O: MOHD ISHAQ RATHER Subject: NIT No. 04 of 2020, Dated; 16/12/2020 issued for "Engagement 05 includingLast date EMD& for receiving Tender fee.the original copy of tender documents 20-01-2021 ST R/O: VEHIL SHOPIAN Subject: NIT No. 04 of 2020, Dated; 16/12/2020 issued for "Engagement ST R/O: VEHIL SHOPIAN of PMC for implementation of Jal Jeevan Mission in UTofJ&K". 06 Dateincluding of receiving EMD& Tendersamples fee. for quality check 20-01-2021 of PMC for implementation of Jal Jeevan Mission in UTofJ&K". 0706 DateDate of of opening receiving of samples tenders/Technical for quality checkbid 25-01-202120-01-2021 Please add the words "(The amount to be quoted, against provisional 07 Date of opening of tenders/Technical bid 25-01-2021 LICENSE LOST Please add the words "(The amount to be quoted, against provisional 2. Cost of Tender Fee (Non-Refundable) will be accepted in the form of demand draft only. The sum in the Financial Proposal/BOQ shall be Rs 30.00 lacs only, by all bid- scanned2. copyCost of Demand of Tender Draft Fee should (Non-Refundable) be uploaded withwill be necessary accepted documents in the form while of demand bidding. draft only. The I have lost LICENSEmy driving license LOST bearing No. JK22- ders)."sum in the Financial Proposal/BOQ shall be Rs 30.00 lacs only, by all bid- 3.scanned copyBids of Demandmust be accompaniedDraft should be with uploaded cost of withtender necessary documents documents in the shape while of bidding. demand draft in fa- I2577. have Now lost Imy want driving to get license its duplicate. bearing No.Anybody JK22- vour3. of SuperintendentBids must beSub accompanied Jail Hiranagar with and cost earnest of tender money/bid documents security in thein shape shape of of CDR/FDR demand pledged draft in tofa- afterders)." the words 'Provisional Sum' at S No (15) in Format - 2 (Financial 2577.having Now any Iobjection want to getto the its sameduplicate. must Anybody contact Superintendentvour of Superintendent Sub Jail SubHiranagar Jail Hiranagar and earnest money/bid security in shape of CDR/FDR pledged to Proposalafter the Templatewords 'Provisional / BOQ) of Sum'Section at IV-BS No at (15) Page in NoFormat 41 of NIT/RFP- 2 (Financial doc- 4.Superintendent The biddersSub Jail haveHiranagar to submit their bids online in electronic format with digital signature. No bid havingthe ARTO any Shopianobjection within to the a same week’s must time contact after will4. be acceptedThe in bidders physical have form. to submit their bids online in electronic format with digital signature. No bid ument.Proposal The Template same shall / BOQ) apply of Sectionto the 'excel IV-B at format' Page No of 41BOQ of NIT/RFPuploaded doc on- thethat ARTOno objection Shopian will within be entertained. a week’s time after 5.will be acceptedBidders in physical must ensure form. to upload scanned copy of all necessary documents with the bid. Besides theument. portal. The same shall apply to the 'excel format' of BOQ uploaded on original/photo5. Bidders copies must of Earnest ensure Money to upload and scannedTender fee copy be submittedof all necessary physically documents by hand/registered/courier with the bid. Besides that no objection will be entertained. Sd/- MOHD ASHRAF ZARGAR the portal. beforeoriginal/photo the date copiesspecified of Earnest in para-1above. Money and Tender fee be submitted physically by hand/registered/courier Addl. Mission Director S/O: MOHDABDUL ASHRAF SAMAD ZARGAR Sd/- before the date specified in para-1above. Sd/- R/O: KANIPORA SHOPIAN DIPK-11252/20 State Mission Directorate, JJM, J&K ST S/O: ABDUL SAMAD ZARGAR Addl. Mission Director DIPK-11236/20 Superintendent Sub Jail HiranagarSd/- ST R/O: KANIPORA SHOPIAN DIPK-11252/20 State Mission Directorate, JJM, J&K DIPK-11236/20 Superintendent Sub Jail Hiranagar Srinagar 07 Observer Srinagar / SundAY / 03 January 2021 News JK Reports 244 New Positive Dullo Monitors Dry Run Of Cases, 116587 Recovered SO NEWS DESK es recovered today), 450 deaths; today)and 38 deaths. Baramulla has 7992 positive cas- Similarly, Jammu has 23946 Covid 19 Vaccination JAMMU: The Government on es (including 16 cases reported positive cases (including 78 cases Saturday informed that 244 new today) with 121Active Positive, reported today) with 849 active SO NEWS DESK positive cases of novel Corona vi- 7699 recovered (including 10 cas- positive cases, 22742 recoveries rus (COVID-19), 107 from Jammu es recovered today), 172 deaths; (including 80 cases recovered to- JAMMU: The dry run for division and 137 from Kashmir Budgam reported 7623 positive day), 355 deaths; has Covid-19 vaccination was con- division, have been reported to- cases (including 05 cases report- 4092 positive cases (including ducted today at three identified day, thus taking the total num- ed today) with 133active positive 03 cases reported today) with 57 districts of Srinagar, Jammu ber of positive cases in Jammu cases, 7381 recovered (including active positive cases, 3978 recov- and Kulgam. Financial Commis- and Kashmir to 121471. Also 01 17cases recovered today), 109 ered (including 09 cases recov- sioner Health & Medical Educa- COVID-19 death has been report- deaths; Kupwara has 5546 pos- ered today)and 57 deaths; Rajouri tion, Atal Dulloo, inaugurated edfrom . itive cases (including 09 cases has 3844 positive cases (includ- and monitored the sessions of Moreover, 260 more reported today) with 123 Active ing 02 cases reported today)with administration of Covid-19 vac- COVID-19 patients have recov- Positive, 5332 recoveries (includ- 148active positive, 3642recoveries cination to the beneficiaries at ered and discharged from vari- ing 06 cases recovered today), 91 (including 13 cases recovered to- the selected sites. ous hospitals including 123 from deaths; Pulwama has 5592 pos- day) and 54 deaths; Doda has 3391 At Jammu, the vaccination was and 137 from itive cases (including 12 cases positive cases (including 03 cases administered at the selected ses- Kashmir Division. reported today) with 162Active reported today) with 43 Active sion sites at Government Hospital, According to the daily Media Positive, 5342 recovered (includ- positive, 3284 recovered (includ- Sarwal and Community Health Bulletin on novel Corona virus ing 19 cases recovered today)and ing 05 cases recovered today) Centres of Marh and . (Covid-19), out of 121471 positive 88 deaths; has and 64 deaths; Kathua has 3204 At Srinagar, Director Health cases, 2999 are Active Positive, 4815 positive cases (including 17 positive cases (including 05 cas- Services, Kashmir, Dr Samir 116587 have recovered and 1885 cases reported today) with 120 es reported today) with 43 active Mattoo, supervised the adminis- have died; 698 in Jammu division Active Positive, 4612 recovered positive cases, 3112recovered (in- tration of Covid -19 vaccination and 1187 in Kashmir division. (including 06 cases recovered to- cluding 16 cases recovered today) to the beneficiaries at Jawahar The Bulletin further said that day), 83 deaths; Bandipora has and 49 deaths; has 2720 Lal Nehru Memorial Hospital out of 3885403test results available, 4654 positive cases (including positive cases (including 01 case and in the UPHCs of Nishat and 3763932 samples have been tested 04 cases reported today) with 54 reported today)with 21 Active Batamaloo respectively. as negative till 2nd January, 2021. Active Positive and 4540recover- Positive, 2678 recoveries and 21 At Kulgam, the Covid-19 Till date 892506 persons have ies(including 04 cases recovered deaths; Samba has 2765 positive vaccination in Kulgam dis- rooms, as per the guidelines, responsibilities. Later, the Financial Com- been enlisted for observation, today), 60 deaths; Ganderbal has cases (including 04 cases report- trict was administered to designated for Covid-19 vacci- Besides, special attention was missioner who had feedback which included 14332persons 4491positive cases (including 11 ed today) with 193 active posi- beneficiaries at District Hos- nation were set-up. These rooms also given to AEFI Management from all the districts regarding in home quarantine including cases reported today) with 89 tive cases, 2534 recoveries and 38 pital Kulgam and Community included the Waiting room, Vac- and on disposal of Bio Medical the vaccination chaired a meet- facilities, operated by govern- Active Positive, 4359 recoveries deaths; has 2451 positive Health Centres of Yaripora and cination room and the Observa- Waste. Meanwhile, the function- ing of UT Level Task force. He ment, 2999 in isolation and 30831 and 43deaths; Kulgam has 2666 cases (including 05 cases report- Kujjar, where all the operation- tion room. ing of COWIN App, on which directed all the officers to re- in home surveillance. Besides, positive cases (including 02 cases ed today)with 30 active positive, al guidelines for COVID 19 vac- Dullo informed that 25 bene- all beneficiaries are going to be solve all the issues identified 842459 persons have completed reported today) with 64 Active 2397 recoveriesand 24 deaths; cination roll out were followed ficiaries from each vaccination uploaded, was demonstrated to in today’s mock drill. their surveillance period. Positive, 2549 recoveries (includ- Ramban has 2110 positive cases in dry run activities. site were pre-identified and up- Media personnel. Meanwhile, district level Providing district-wise break- ing 03 cases recovered today) and (including 06 cases reported to- Financial Commissioner in- loaded on to the Cowin portal. Director Health Services, task force meetings were also up, the Bulletin said that Sri- 53 deaths while as Shopian has day) with 34 active positive, 2055 formed that all protocols per- Also, 5 member Trained Vacci- Jammu, Dr Renu Sharma and conducted at all the districts, nagar has 25422 positive cases 2519 positive cases (including 15 recoveriesand 21 deaths while taining to vaccinations were nation Team already uploaded Director Health and Family which were chaired by Deputy (including 46 cases reported cases reported today) with 103 ac- has 1628 positive cases with strictly followed in all the three on COWIN App was present Welfare supervised the Covid-19 Commissioners of the respec- today) with 581 Active Positive, tive positive cases, 2378 recover- 31 active positive cases, 1582 re- districts and elaborated that 3 with pre-designated roles and dry-run on beneficiaries. tive districts. 24391 recovered (including 53 cas- ies (including 06 cases recovered coveries and 15 deaths.

Bandipora Admin Out of 85 Only 14 Islamic Fraternity Concludes Winter Evacuates Critically Ill Building Permissions Daw’ah Programme at Pregnant Women SO NEWS DESK Disposed Off By JCP in November SO NEWS DESK AGENCIES ing permission fee has gone low GULMARG: Islamic Fraternity (IF) con- for the year 2020-2021. cluded its winter Da’wah programme on BANDIPORA: On the directions of SRINAGAR: Joint Commis- As per the records, the SMC Saturday at famous tourist resort-Gulmarg Deputy Commissioner Bandipora, Dr sioner Planning has only dis- revenue through Building Per- in north Kashmir’s . Owais Ahmad, a pregnant lady was posed off 14 building permis- mission Fee was Rs. 41,221,836 The programme, which lasted for 10 airlifted from snowbound to sions out of the 85 applications for the year of 2016-17, Rs. days from December 24, 2020 to January Bandipora for immediate medical aid. received during the month of 50,946,043 for the year of 2017-18, 2, 2021, is being organized every year in The district administration received November. Rs. 99,145,270 for the year 2018- Gulmarg to spread the message of an SOS from the family for evacuation The service of providing 19, Rs. 149,871,671 for the year among the non-Muslim tourists visiting of the patient who was in the advanced building permissions comes 2019-20 but for the year 2020- the hill-resort. More than 30 volunteers and stage of pregnancy and developed some under the J&K Public Service 2021 (up to September) is only Da’ees, who had come from multiple Kash- complications. The DC immediately di- Guarantee Act 2011, which re- 9,714,722, which clearly indi- mir districts, joined the programme and held rected to arrange a special chopper to veals that there were 682 build- cates the drastic decrease. interactions with hundreds of non-Muslim airlift the patient. The snow-clad Gurez ing applications under the process Commoners have suffered tourists about Islam and other religions. Valley remains cut off from the rest at the beginning of the month of immensely due to the years of They served them with complimentary of the world during winters owing to November and during the month, delay in release of building per- cups of famous Kashmiri Kehwa and gifted heavy snowfall in the valley. 85 applications were received missions from the department. them the Hindi, English and Gujrati trans- which equals to 767 building per- Pertinently, in November Sri- lated scripts of Holy Qur’an for further mission applications. nagar Municipal Corporation knowledge and understanding of Islam. programmes, we choose and other IF members which include, President One-day online Surprisingly, out of the total Commissioner Gazanfar Ali took The non-Muslim tourists gladly accepted (areas of Islamabad and Gan- of Auqaaf Committee Jamia Masjid Gul- workshop on 767 applications only 14 were an emergent meeting of entire the Scripts of Qur’an and thanked the vol- derbal districts),” he said. marg, Mr. Bakhshi, Imam and Khateeb of disposed off during the month planning wing viza viz Joint unteers for their hospitality. Aamir said that more than two thou- Jamia Masjid Gulmarg, Moulana Yaseen ‘Usage of Virtual of November, as officials stated, Commissioner Planning, Assis- Renowned scholar and speaker from Mum- sand tourists tasted their Kashmiri Kehwa Qasmi, former SSP, Mr. Ali Muhammad “753 cases are under process at tant Town Planners, Town Plan- bai, Dr. Shuaib Sayyed was specially invited and a good number of them took Islamic lit- Shah, former Joint Director Technical Ed- Lab’ organised various levels i.e 1st, 2nd, 3rd, ning Assistants, Sectional Offi- by the organization and remained part of the erature, including Holy Qur’an scripts and ucation, Syed Muhammad Taha Andrabi, 4th besides cases referred to cers as well as Officer’s from the programme till end. He spoke at several small small pamphlets with verses and translat- Senior Member of IF from Central Kashmir, SO NEWS DESK different line departments for administration, which included gatherings of non-Muslim tourists and invited ed Ahadeeth written, with them. Mr. Hayat Ahmad and Mr. Muzafar Ahmad, their NOC’s.” Pathwari of the Corporation. them to the folds of Islam. After invitation by Gulmarg Mosque an active Da’ee associated with IF from SRINAGAR: In line with the vision Officials further stated that During the meeting Gazan- President Islamic Fraternity, Muhammad Committee, a Friday sermon was also North Kashmir. of Digital transformation of Higher only 14 cases were disposed off far Ali passed on instructions Aamir, said that the programme was the part delivered by Aamir where he empha- Besides, an ambulance was kept ready Education Institutions (HEI) initiated in the month of November due for streamlining the process of of big initiative taken to clear the misconcep- sised on the character of Muslims and for tourists and other critically ill patients by the J&K Higher Education Depart- to unauthorized sealing of the release of building permissions tions about Islam and to spread the true word appealed people to be the role models and by Islamic Fraternity to meet any emer- ment, Amar Singh College today or- Town Planning Wing on 5th No- under the fast track system, so of Islam among the non-Muslims. messengers of Islam. gency situation. IF President thanked the ganised a One-day online Workshop vember upto 3rd December. that people do not suffer for grant “The Daw’ah programmes (by IF) are On the sidelines of the programme, a administration, Auqaaf Committee Jamia on the ‘Usage of Virtual Labs’. Important to mention that of building permissions but has mostly organized at places which attract small ceremony was organized to launch Masjid Gulmarg and locals for wholeheart- The programme was e-inaugrated due to hundreds of pending ap- the same been implemented, re- heavy rush of outside tourists. For win- new printed version of translated Qur’an. ed support and cooperation during the en- and presided over by the Principal of plications the recovery of build- mains in question. (KNB) ters, we choose Gulmarg and for summer The ceremony was attended by guests and tire Da’wah programme. the college, Prof. Bashir Ahmad Rather. Speaking on the occasion, Prof. Rath- er emphasized on the significance and importance of ICT based tools in the teaching-learning process. He stressed 3 Years on, RDD Block Bunjwah Lying Defunct upon the faculty members and students to get acquainted with Virtual Labs and improve their experimental skills virtu- ‘BDO Misleading JK Grievance Cell by Submitting False and Fabricated Response’ ally during the pandemic, without any physical laboratory setup. SO NEWS DESK As per the financial statement of 08/10/2020, regarding the running of The complainants while talking to It is important to mention that of- The Principal expressed his grat- RDD Block Bunjwah crores of rupees whole nexus and alleged missapproa- media, denied that the allegations lev- fice is lying in defunct position and itude to Commissioner/Secretary JAMMU: The RDD Block Bunjwah has been withdrawn on account of tion of funds. The complaint was for- elled against them are totally baseless all the accessories, office record and Higher Education Department Talat is lying defunct since from last three material supplied for the year 2018- warded to Kishtwar Administration and without any fact and the officers some furniture’s are being shifted to Parvez Rohella for taking the initia- years, despite the matter was brought 19, 2019-20 and going on meant for on 12/10/2020 and was forwarded to of Block Office Bunjwah to hide their Kishtwar without any official notifi- tive of effective rollout of many Digital into the notice of higher authorities developmental works, in the name ACD Kishtwar on 07/11/2020. The scams and nexus are misleading the cation to run the whole nexus from and ICT initiatives for the Degree col- several times and also raised in re- of some PRIs, their family members ACD Kishtwar forwarded complaint higher authorities and JK Grievance AC rooms/Kishtwar despite the rent leges of UT of J&K. cently held Block Diwas programs in and their close associates on basis of to BDO Bunjwah vide Letter No. Cell. Adding that, No doubt we are of accommodation is paid more than Prof. Syed Ishfaq Manzoor, Nodal Bunjwah but unfortunately no one commission system. These vendors ACDK/Estt/2020-21/4856-57 Dated vendors and we are demanding the 8000/month that is also great loss to Coordinator Virtual Labs formally pays heeds toward this issue. are used by concerned officers to loot 12/11/2020 and directed the concerned amount against the material supplied, state exchequer. welcomed the resource person, Prof. Public of Bunjwah alleged misap- the state exchequer without taking BDO Bunjwah to furnish the detailed if any evidence of demanding more Meanwhile A renowned Freelance Aasia Qayoom, Assistant Professor propriation of funds meant for vari- works on ground as per the guide- report with in two days positively and amount by the complainants, we are Journalist Shafqat Sheikh, said that and HOD Computer Sciences, GDC ous developmental works and for the line of RD&PR department, Shafqat ensure timely redressal of the complaint ready to face legal action beside lev- the matter was various times brought Ganderbal and the participants. He betterment of the society and alleged Sheikh, A Freelancer added. Adding received through JK Grievance Cell. elling false allegations, we will take in knowledge of higher officers but detailed on the aims and objectives of that whole nexus is being running that during a Block Diwas program in In the response the BDO Bunjwah legal action against concerned officer. no positive response came to be seen. the workshop. from AC rooms/Kishtwar under the Bunjwah, Sarpanch Panchayat Mori vide Letter No. BDOB/2021/439-41 They further added that BDO Bun- Adding that He brought the matter in Dr. Syed Mutahar Aaqib, Nodal active involvements of higher officers Block Bunjwah, Mohd Ali, endorses Dated 26 /11/2020, furnish the details jwah did not inform the complainants knowledge of Commissioner Secretary Technical Co-ordinator Virtual Labs and crores of rupees are being em- such words publically, “that from the that were raised in a complaint regis- after submitting the response and no RDD Sheetal Nanda IAS, regarding the deliberated on the paradigm shift in bezzled and misued by the officers of starting of RD&PR, Commission sys- tered through JK Grievance Cell. The order copy was received by complain- office and misapproation of funds and teaching- learning pedagogy and intro- Block Development Office Bunjwah tem runs RD&PR, weather it is online BDO Bunjwah raises the allegations ants since from 26/11/2020 to till date. running of whole nexus from Kishtwar, duced the concept of Virtual Labs. along with some blued eyed and self- or offline, if you do not believe Go and upon the complainants that complain- In the response of Grievance ACD Sheetal Nanda IAS, assured that posi- The workshop comprised of two ish persons. Check and it in not new thing in Block ants are vendors and are demanding Kishtwar updated the detailed re- tive outcome will come within days and Technical Sessions, which were con- The office has enrolled PRIs, their department”. These words were en- more amount against their payment sponse on 24/12/2020, where the I will look personally look in this mat- ducted by Prof. Aasia Qayoom, Assis- family members and their closed dorsed in presence of Tehsildar Bun- and also that the payment made complainants also mentioned their ter, Shafqat added. tant Professor & HOD Computer Sci- associates as vendors (material sup- jwah and other Senior Other Officers, against the PRIs was made at the time feedback of not satisfied and put the It is pertinent to mention that will ences, GDC Ganderbal. plier) along with some other persons but no action was taken against by the when they were not PRIs. The BDO remarks that concerned BDO Bun- Commissioner Secretary RDD Shee- 47 students who performed 195 sim- by enrolling them dummy vendors authorities. Bunjwah also wrote that office is func- jwah is misleading the Cell by sub- tal Nanda IAS, makes the Block Office ulation-based experiments online at- across all panchayats of Block Bun- Beside all these Public of Bun- tioning from Block Headquarter and mitting false information’s. They had Bunjwah functional from Bunjwah tended the workshop. The workshop jwah including Patnazi A, Patnazi jwah registered a complaint through BDO cannot remain present on daily also sought transparent enquiry in and also to take action against officers included online hands-on session where B, Kither, Nali, Binoon, Mori, Tipri, J&K Governor Grievance Cell vide basis as BDO has to attend meetings. this matter through team of investi- involved in running of whole nexus, it the resource person demonstrated the Jawalapur and Kewa. Reference ID: 999001584459 Dated (read order). gating agencies. is yet to be mentioned. practical usage of the Virtual Labs. SRINAGAR SPORTS OBSERVER SUNDAY 03 JANUARY 2021

Seventy five players set to lose Root braces for contingencies during contracts in SA's domestic revamp

Cape Town: Seventy-five “The support that the res- England's long run on the road professional players are set olution received indicates to lose their contracts next the buy-in from all the stake- season in the key outcome holders and a commitment to Lords: England Test Joe Root to speak up, not just use the staff but of a restructure of South Af- strengthening South African feels his side will have to “manage” if the other guys around you as well. As rica’s domestic system that ,” the release quot- there are COVID-19 cases and it won’t captain that’s a big part of my role, to will end the franchise era, ed acting members council necessarily mean the end of the tour. make sure people are comfortable in which started in 2004/05. president Rihan Richards as England returned home from South the environment, in a position to be The revised arrangement, saying. “We really hope that Africa after there were positive cases at the top of their game and play Test which has been approved petitive first division.” the system will improve not in the host’s camp. However, there cricket to the best of their ability. by CSA’s interim board and Andrew Breetzke, SA- only access and opportunity have been several instances where “It’s important they can say if they members council, was rec- CA’s chief executive, said it at all levels but will contrib- tours have gone on despite positive don’t feel they’re in the right space ommended by a task team led was “CSA’s prerogative and ute to a sustainable CSA and cases. physically or mentally to go out and by former ICC chief execu- right to change the system”, the game.” The eight division Pakistan had to quarantine for an represent their country. Everyone is tive - and South Africa wick- adding that while the player one sides will play a single elongated period in New Zealand af- very aware of that.” etkeeper - David Richardson. body was concerned by the round of matches in each of ter several players returned covid England are also gearing up for the A roadmap for the process, loss of contracts it was not the three formats. The divi- positive while there were positives possibility of not fielding their stron- which included extensive surprised: “For the past year sion two teams will play in during the Indian Premier League as gest side possible in every single game consultation with the South we’ve been informing players four-day and one-day compe- well. Root stressed it’s highly likely with the think-tank aiming to rest and African Cricketers’ Associ- that we believe the system titions, and in a T20 knockout they’ll encounter the virus at some rotate players to keep them fit and less ation (SACA), was agreed in will get smaller, for a variety tournament against the divi- stage. “It’s a really dangerous virus fatigued. They are set to play 17 Tests February. of reasons. Covid is one of sion one sides. The Mzansi and wherever we will be, we will be and several limited-overs matches “Under the new structure, them and the restructure is Super League, which was in contact with it in some shape or which also include the T20 World Cup the current six-team fran- another.” called off this season, will re- form,” he pointed out. “The reality in the next one year. Root, however, is chise cricket make-up will Currently, 280 cricketers turn and will feature a draft is, look around the rest of the world, still focused on trying to reach the final be dissolved and replaced are contracted by one of the involving players from both Pakistan in New Zealand, teams have ally good hard . if something was to happen.” of the World Test Championship where by a 15-team first-class sys- six franchises or 13 semi-pro- divisions as well as their had to deal with cases on tour. That “I don’t think it [a positive test re- England will travel with a psycholo- England are currently fourth behind tem,” a CSA release on Fri- fessional provincial teams. In international counterparts. might be the case for us, if so we have sult] will end in an automatic end of gist with players being encouraged to Australia, India and New Zealand. day said. “The format will future, 15 teams will employ CSA promised “an improved to manage it as best as possible. the tour. They are decisions that have speak up and, if necessary, head home “We know we are not totally best see the teams split 8-7 into a 205 players: a difference of contract system, an increase “South Africa was a very unique to be made by the medical staff and if things get too much. “There’s going placed at the moment but we have a division one and division two 75. The change is a bid to cut in the number and quality of situation, a different set of circum- the people entrusted in making those to be a little bit of extra support for the good opportunity to win games now,” arrangement with automatic costs at CSA, which could be opportunities as well as an stances. It will be different again decisions. I don’t think it’s a player de- players in terms of a psychologist in he admitted. “All we can do is look promotion and relegation. up to USD 68.2 million in debt improvement of leadership [in Sri Lanka and India], we’re as cision even though guys have the op- the ground at all times, making sure after those performances. We almost This aims to provide healthy by the end of the 2022 rights talent within CSA’s coach- best prepared as we can for it and portunity to opt out if they don’t feel there’s someone to speak to,” he said. have to play out of our skin to get into tension in the system which cycle. Theoretically, if more ing structures” as well as “a we’re fully aware of what we’re get- safe. All we’ve got to do is make sure “Everyone is very aware that if at any that final but if that is the case then it will enhance a high perfor- players are required at the clear ‘line of sight’ pathway ting ourselves into. Fingers crossed we follow the guidelines as best as pos- stage it becomes too much they are means we are playing extremely well. mance environment while highest domestic level, more for all players, wherever they everything goes well, we look after sible, if we do that we’ll give ourselves entitled to get out and that’s an im- Everyone wants to be part of a mas- providing opportunity for players should be able to bid may be based in the country, each other, adhere to the rules, stay the best chance of that not being a sit- portant thing to remember. As play- sive game at Lords against one of the those division two members for places in South Africa’s to progress from club cricket as safe as possible and play some re- uation. Albeit we know the protocols ers, as well, you have a responsibility other best teams in the world.” who want to be part of a com- teams. to international cricket”.

Hales, Khawaja power Thunder akistan captain Babar Azam has been ruled out of the to the top of the table second Test against New Zealand at the Hagley Oval Pin Christchurch starting Jan 3 due to slight pain in his thumb, the Pakistan Cricket Board said in a media release London: In a rain-curtailed BBL game on Saturday. on new year’s day, Sydney Thunder BABAR Babar, 26, had participated in a training session on Friday started 2021 on a winning note as they but the team’s management opted to not include him in the defeated Renegades by sev- second Test after he reported slight pain in his thumb, to en runs (DLS method) at the Carrara avoid any risk of further injury. Mohammad Rizwan has been Oval, Queensland to move to the top of appointed the captain in his place. the points table. Renegades posted a to- Babar was also similarly ruled out of the first Test due to tal of 166 for 6 in a game reduced to 17 AZAM a fractured thumb and also had to sit out the three-match overs, with Shaun Marsh scoring a 48- Twenty20 International series. ball 87 that included five fours and as “We have seen improvement in Babar Azam’s injury but he many sixes. Chasing a revised target of ruled out of is yet to fully recover. He is our captain and the most import- 173, Thunder powered their way to 117 ing the first six of 2021 when he sent a ant batsman in the lineup, so we do not want to take any for 2 after 12 overs, with Alex Hales (45 Chris Tremain delivery over long-on. risk,” said Dr Sohail Saleem, the appointed doctor for the off 19) and Usman Khawaja (48* off 34) However, a short ball from Nathan Christchurch Test Pakistan cricket team. leading the charge. When the players McAndrew resulted in the dismissal of He said that the medical team will continue to monitor left the field again owing to rain, Thun- Finch, who got a top-edge to depart for a Babar’s injury and is “constantly reviewing” it. Saleem said der were seven runs ahead of the par 13-ball 18. fell to Tremain a against he is optimistic that the Pakistan captain will be available score, which meant that they registered short while later but Marsh ensured the for the home series against South Africa. their fifth successive win, and in the wickets did not have any effect on Ren- Similarly, the pressure is also on for the New Zealand crick- process handed Renegades their fifth egades’ scoring, as he struck a four and New Zealand et team. There is a lot at stake for New Zealand in the second loss on the trot. a six off Chris Green and followed it up Test where they need to win to have a chance of making the A thunderous reply with two maximums off Tanveer Sang- World Test Championship final at Lords in June. Hales lasted only until the fourth over ha, even as he watched Rilee Rossouw New Zealand are vying with Australia, India and England but he did enough damage by then to put depart at the other end. Marsh reached to make the final two. A draw or better will confirm New Thunder ahead. Both Hales and Kha- a 29-fifty with a four off Ben Cutting in Zealand as number one in the world rankings, extend their waja struck a boundary each off Kane the 11th over, while Mohammad Nabi unbeaten home record to 17 Tests and a win will see New Richardson in the opening over before was lending a steady hand as they set Zealand win six consecutive Tests for the first time. the England batsman took the attack to Renegades up for a flourishing finish. Imad Wasim, scoring four fours in the A five-over dash second. While Richardson was stingy Another rain interruption meant in the third over, conceding only four, that three overs were removed for the Hales scored 22 runs off five deliveries innings, leaving Renegades with only off debutant Mitchell Perry, which in- five when they resumed batting. Marsh cluded two sixes, as he powered his side struck a six apiece off Daniel Sams and past 50. A terrific catch by Mackenzie McAndrew while Nabi cleared the fence Harvey meant that Hales’s blitz came to by sending a Green delivery over long- Man United beats Villa 2-1, level an end but he did his bit to put Thunder on. Marsh, however, fell in the next Steyn pulls out of IPL 2021 to take 'some time off' in command in the chase. over to McAndrew going for a big one, on points with Liverpool Khawaja guides Thunder and Nabi too made his way back to the Johensberg: Pace bowler Dale Following Hales’s dismissal, there hut in the same over after striking a six. Steyn has made himself unavail- Manchester: Bruno Fer- Solskjaer has won one were a few boundary-less overs while Wasim scored a four in the final over as able for the upcoming 2021 edition nandes scoring a penalty more and has the team skipper Callum Ferguson was trapped Renegades managed 67 off the last five of the Indian Premier League. The has become a very famil- looking well-placed to in front by Wasim. But Khawaja, who overs, which, however, proved insuffi- 37-year-old made the announce- iar sight for Manchester mount a challenge for a had only faced five deliveries for seven cient in the end. ment on Twitter, clarifying that he United. Being among the first title since 2013. Alex runs when Hales departed, took upon What next for the teams? doesn’t intend to play for any other Premier League frontrun- Ferguson, who produced the responsibility of guiding Thunder Reduced to the bottom of the table franchise and the motive is to get ners has not been seen in United’s record-extend- forward. He ensured that the scoring with only one win from six games, Ren- some time away from cricket. recent years for the fallen ing 20th English title be- rate did not stagnate, fetching six fours egades will take on Perth Scorchers at “Just a short message to let every- giant. United went level on fore retiring eight years during his outing, including two succes- the Perth stadium on January 3. Thun- one know that I’ve made myself un- points with leader Liver- ago, was among just a few sive boundaries off Wasim in the 10th der travel to Hobart next where they’ll available for RCB at this years IPL, pool with a 2-1 victory over hundred allowed into Old over that helped Thunder past 100. Two face Brisbane Heat on January 4. I’m also not planning on playing for Aston Villa on Friday. The Trafford to witness this more overs were bowled before the play- Brief scores: Melbourne Renegades another team, just taking some time win was secured by Fer- New Year’s Day game in a ers left the field and did not return, with 166/6 in 17 overs (Shaun Marsh 87, Mo- off during that period,” the tweet vote time to other things. much. NO, I’m NOT retired. Here’s nandes scoring his ninth city in near-lockdown. Thunder celebrating the victory in the hammad Nabi 33; Nathan McAndrew read. “Thank you to RCB for under- “I will be playing in other leagues, to a great 2021,” Steyn added. spotkick since making his A day after his 79th confines of the dressing room. 3-41) lost to Sydney Thunder 117/2 in 12 standing. No I’m not retired.” nicely spaced out to give myself Steyn had an indifferent season debut 11 months ago. birthday, the Scot saw Marsh gets into action overs chasing a revised target of 173 (Us- Steyn would be playing in oth- a opportunity to do something’s with the RCB in 2020, playing only While United is still Anthony Martial head It was who gave a pos- man Khawaja 48*, Alex Hales 45; Imad er leagues, he confirmed, but will I’ve been excited about as well as three games for one wicket and con- behind Liverpool on goal United in front in the 40th itive start for Renegades, even scor- Wasim 1-34) by 7 runs (DLS method). space out his commitments to de- continue to play the game I love so ceding runs at an economy of 11.40. difference, Ole Gunnar minute. Warner likely to play Sydney Test even if not '100 per cent' fit Sydney: David Warner is in a race between wickets, the shot-making I that sense of who I want, at the end of can try to be brave, they'll have to re- against time to be fit for the Sydney have, it's whether I have that capacity the day it's who the selectors feel com- spect the opposition bowlers when the Test but is more than likely to play even of catching the balls left and right. With fortable with, if they want two changes, going gets tough. "It's the loud calling, if he's not fully fit. Joe Burns's poor re- Gazza [Nathan Lyon] bowling, am I go- one change, I'm not too sure," he point- the way your shoulders are back, you turns have meant Australia have been ing to field at first slip or leg slip? I've ed out. are in the bowler's face, you are trying forced to turn to Warner while also got to be agile enough to make sure I'm "The way Wadey applied his pressure to unsettle their line and length," the adding Will Pucovski to the squad. Pu- taking those chances. the other day was great, he put his hand opener said. "It has its challenges but covski has been out of action since be- "It will have some restrictions here up to bat at the top of the order which sometimes you have to play outside ing struck on the head during the clash and there. When you get into the game was a brave move as well because he the square and a little bit brave. I've against India A in Sydney. adrenaline takes over. For me it's about hasn't done that before. always said it from day dot, I'd rather Warner injured his groin in the sec- my speed between wickets, that's all "Whether or not Will's there or Wad- go down swinging than sitting there on ond one-day international against India that matters, it doesn't matter what ey's there, I know that whoever is up the the crease. If I'm able to get out there and has been out of action since. The shots I can and can't play. It's about the other end, we know each other's game I'll have that intent as I always have. opener had no hesitation in admitting drop-and-run, helping the guy at the enough to apply pressure (on India's Applying a bit of pressure there can re- that he's unlikely to regain 100 per cent other end get off strike. They are the bowlers)." lease the tension up the other end, help fitness in the next 48 hours. "I haven't things I like to be 100 per cent fit for. In Australia have been forced to turn to your partner out. ran the last couple of days. Today and this case, I'm most likely not going to Warner with their batsmen being ten- "On the flip side of that if they are tomorrow will give me a better indica- be, but I'll have to work out myself how tative in the first two Tests. The hosts bowling well you have to respect that tion of where I am. Am I going to be 100 I'm going to manage that." have touched the 200-run mark just and that's what's happened in the last per cent? Highly doubtful. But I'm doing Warner revealed it's been a challenge once in the series and have struggled to two Tests. Batsmen have got into that everything I can to get on that park and to manage the injury and feels the ten- score at a brisk pace. While Steve Smith period of trying to bat time then it's play, even if that means I'm not 100 per don injury is going to linger for a while. feels he's let R Ashwin dictate the terms, dictated that run rate. You can't do any- cent," he said. "It's about being smart on "I had a couple of jabs to get me pain Marnus Labuschagne admitted the side thing about if the attack is going well. this occasion. If I feel like I can do my free," he revealed. "The first two weeks that pain threshold. I'm trying to man- axed, the selectors could well move has fallen into the traps set by India. You'll have to play a shot somewhere ... duties, whether it's standing in the slips were quite challenging, it was difficult age that and we are doing everything Matthew Wade in the middle order in Warner will be key if Australia want to if you nick off someone says it's a bad cordon, taking catches to my right and to move around in bed and get in and we can to fast track that process." place of Travis Head and hand a debut ensure India are not able to maintain shot, if you hit it for four it's a great left ... think that's where it will deter- out the car. When it comes to these ten- The think-tank will have to make to Pucovski. Warner stressed he isn't sustained pressure with several of their shot. That's why I love it, I live by the mine whether I do play or not. don issues they hang around for quite a several decisions as the hosts aim to too fussed about who will open with frontline bowlers now out with injury. sword, die by the sword when I'm out "I know I can manage the running while and it's quite hard to get through bounce back in the series. With Burns him. "It's not my question to answer in Warmer felt that while the batsmen there with the bat."