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Price: Rs.1 | Page 12 | Vol. No.: 10 | Issue No: 178 Postal Registration No. JK-458/16-18 epaper.dailyjammurising.in RNI No: JKENG/2011/40494 BRIEF NEWS Lt Governor Sinha J&K reports 470 new positive cases, strongly condemns the killing of Political leader 17375 recovered so far Abdul Hamid Lieutenant Governor, JAMMU RISING negative till August 10, 2020. deaths; has 1619 positive Manoj Sinha has strongly JAMMU, AUG 10 Additionally, till date 395216 trav- cases (including 10 cases reported condemned the killing of Po- The Government on Monday in- elers and persons in contact with today) with 170 Active Positive and litical leader from , formed that 470 new positive cases suspected cases have been enlisted 1418 recoveries (including 08 cases Abdul Hamid. Abdul Hamid of novel Corona virus (COVID-19), for observation which included reported today) and 31 deaths; succumbed to his injuries af- 102 from Jammu division and 368 40932 persons in home quarantine has 1534 positive cases (in- ter being shot by the un- including facilities operated by gov- cluding 14 cases reported today) known gunman. The Lt Gov- from Kashmir division, have been ernor expressed anguish reported today thus taking the total ernment, 7514 in isolation and with 190 Active Positive, 1320 recov- over the killing and said that number of positive cases in Jammu 48716 under home surveillance. Be- ered (including 12 recoveries today) the heinous act is an attempt and Kashmir to 25367. Also 06 sides, 297576 persons have com- and 24 deaths; district to spread fear and there can COVID-19 deaths have been re- pleted their surveillance period. has 1569 positive cases (including 16 be no justification for such ported from Kashmir Division. Providing district-wise breakup, cases reported today) with 344 Ac- attacks. The society does not Moreover, 372 more COVID-19 the Bulletin said that has tive Positive, 1192 recovered (in- have any space for patients have recovered and dis- 6263 positive cases (including 115 cluding 06 cases recovered today), „Turn to page 2 charged from various hospitals, 90 cases reported today) with 2411 Ac- 33 deaths; Budgam has 1568 posi- Pak violates from Jammu Division and 282 from tive Positive, 3698 recovered (in- tive cases (including 31 cases re- Kashmir Division. cluding 95 cases recovered today), ported today) with 449 Active Posi- People shop for Krishna dresses, religious and decorative items in a ceasefire in market ahead of Janamashtami festival, in Jammu . According to the daily Media Bul- 154 deaths; has 2178 pos- tive and 1084 recovered (including letin on novel Corona virus (Covid- itive cases (including 41 cases re- 30 cases recovered today) cases and Pakistan on Monday 19), out of 25367 positive cases, 7514 ported today) with 453 Active Posi- 35 deaths; has 1273 posi- initiated unprovoked are Active Positive, 17375 have re- tive, 1643 recovered (including 29 tive cases (including 17 cases re- 176 residential schools for 15000 girls to ceasefire violation by fir- covered and 478 have died; 35 in cases reported today), 82 deaths; ported today) with 236 Active Posi- ing small arms along Jammu division and 443 in Kashmir reported 1860 positive tive, 1010 recovered (including 34 come up in J&K: Dr Samoon LoC in sector division. cases (including 30 cases reported cases recovered today), 27 deaths; in Poonch district of The Bulletin further said that out today) with 689 active positive cases Bandipora has 1101 positive cases 21000 children with special needs benefitted through inclusive education initiative Jammu and Kashmir. of 725542 test results available, and 1140 recovered (including 32 JAMMU RISING Principal Secretary gaps in the enrolment of „Turn to page 2 Pakistan violated the 700175 samples have been tested as cases recovered today) and 31 JAMMU, AUG 10 School Education, Dr As- girls at the elementary ceasefire at about 10.15 The department of gar Hassan Samoon, in- level as compared to boys, am today. Indian Army 's COVID-19 School Education Jammu formed this during an of- especially at the upper pri- is retaliating befittingly. J&K LG calls on President Kovind, and Kashmir is setting up ficers meeting held today mary level. With the es- Pakistan had on Sunday tally tops 22 lakh 176 Kasturba Gandhi Ba- at Kupwara tablishment of these initiated unprovoked lika Vidyalayas (KGBVs), “Various reports suggest KGBV, I am sure it will en- ceasefire violations Vice President Naidu residential schools, for gender disparities persist hance access and quality with 62,064 new catering to educational even today in rural areas education to the girls of along LoC by small arms NEW DELHI firing and shelling with needs of 15,000 girl stu- and among disadvantaged disadvantaged groups of Newly appointed dents of disadvantaged communities. The enrol- society,” Principal mortars in Shahpur, cases Jammu and Kashmir groups of society at ele- ment trends indicate that Kirni and Krishna Ghati Lieutenant Governor NEW DELHI India's novel coron- mentary level. there remain significant „Turn to page 2 Manoj Sinha on Monday sectors in Poonch dis- avirus tally crossed the 22- called on President Ram trict. lakh mark on Monday with Navin chairs IDWG meeting under CSS Pradhan Nath Kovind and Vice 62,064 new cases, while Five revenue offi- President M Venkaiah the recoveries surged to Naidu. over 15.35 lakh, the Health Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana In a tweet, the Rashtrap- cials, 'mahant' Ministry said. JAMMU RISING (IDWG) meeting to dis- nancial achievements ati Bhavan said, "Mr The death toll from the JAMMU, AUG 10 cuss and decide Action made under Pradhan Manoj Sinha, Lieutenant indicted for fraud- pathogen climbed to Principal Secretary Plan for Centrally Spon- Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Governor of Jammu and 44,386 with 1,007 more fa- Agriculture Production sored Scheme Pradhan Yojana (PMKSY) during ulent sale of tem- Kashmir, called on Presi- talities, according to the Department, Navin Ku- Mantri Krishi Sinchayee 2019-20 besides scrutiniz- dent Kovind at Rashtrap- Vice President M Venka- "Mr Manoj Sinha, Lieu- ministry data. mar Choudhary, today Yojana (PMKSY), here. ing the 2020-21 Action ple land in Jammu ati Bhavan." The Jammu and iah Naidu at the Vice Pres- tenant Governor of There are 6,34,945 chaired the Inter-Depart- Principal Secretary re- Mr Sinha also called on Kashmir Anti- ident's house. „Turn to page 2 „Turn to page 2 mental Working Group viewed the physical and fi- „Turn to page 2 Corruption Bureau on Monday indicted seven One-way traffic persons including five Work underway to provide mobile connectivity in border revenue officials and a LG Manoj Sinha calls on Dr resumes on priest in a nine-year-old villages of J&K, Ladakh, other areas: Prasad case of fraudulent sale of Srinagar-Leh NEW DELHI have planned 1,409 loca- Telecommunications is over 18.75 acres of tem- Jitendra, discusses J&K issues ple land here. The ACB Union Minister Ravi tions. In Jammu and determined to strengthen JAMMU RISING "Sh Manoj Sinha, cur- ment projects of national indicted the seven in a highway Shankar Prasad on Mon- Kashmir, VSAT has been strategic security and JAMMU, AUG 10 rently on his maiden visit importance in the Union charge sheet filed in the JAMMU RISING day said that Very Small installed at 200 locations strategic communication Newly appointed Lieu- to New Delhi after taking Territory. He said, while special anti-corruption JAMMU, AUG 10 Aperture Terminal for digital satellite phone and also our commitment tenant Governor of over as Lieutenant Gover- most of the mega projects court against them, One-way traffic on the (VSAT) has been installed terminals, of which 183 to cover the uncovered Jammu & Kashmir, Manoj nor of #JammuAndKash- related to power and irri- three of whom have national highway, the only at 200 locations for digi- are operational now. We villages. "The govern- Sinha, who arrived in the mir, called on for an en- gation have been cleared already expired during road connecting Union tal satellite phone termi- will be providing satellite ment will provide mobile union capital first time af- riching exchange of views during the last one year, the probe into the case, Territory (UT) of Ladakh nals in Jammu and Kash- phones to our army per- connectivity to 364 un- ter taking the oath of office on various issues. Having the Ratle project, held up with , re- mir. Addressing a press sonnel so that they can covered villages on the „Turn to page 2 at Srinagar, today called worked closely together in for six years, will also be sumed on Monday after on Union Minister Dr Ji- the Modi Govt 1.0, there is cleared and resumed conference, the Minister talk to their families from border in Jammu and remaining suspended due said that the government their post of duty," he Kashmir, Ladakh, Ra- Police rescues 2 tendra Singh and had a much in common to shortly. Appreciating to flash floods triggered by one-to-one meeting last- share". During the meet- Manoj Sinha's decision to will be providing satellite said. The Union Minister jasthan, Uttarakhand, persons from heavy rains a day ago, offi- phones to Army person- of Communications, Rajasthan and Bihar on ing nearly two hours, to ing, Dr Jitendra Singh visit the COVID wards in cial sources said. nel in Jammu and Kash- Electronics & Informa- priority. The tender has river Tawi discuss various Jammu & gave Manoj Sinha an up- Srinagar hospitals, soon Traffic on Srinagar-Leh In a daring operation, Kashmir issues. Later, Dr date about some of the after taking over as national highway was mir so that they can talk tion Technolgy said that been given and the work Nagrota police success- Jitendra Singh tweeted, newly launched develop- „Turn to page 2 „Turn to page 2 to their families. "We the Department of has begun," he said. fully rescued two per- sons stuck in the Tawi river in Sidhra area. As Two militant OGWs arrested, arms, Shah Faesal Steps Down As Party soon as message regard- Several BJP workers in Kashmir ing two persons getting ammunition recovered in President, May Join Back Govt Services stuck in the Tawi river JAMMU RISING ment services. JAMMU RISING During the naka check- following a sudden resign after attacks by terrorists JAMMU, AUG 10 "Our party held a meet- increase in water level JAMMU, AUG 10 ing two OGWs of a mili- Former IAS officer- ing today. In the said JAMMU RISING Hamid Najar, BJP's OBC central Kashmir. Letters was received, team led Two militant Over tant outfit identified as turned-politician Shah meeting, the request of Dr. 'morcha' district president and videos of several BJP by SDPO Nagrota Ground Workers (OGWs) Ishfaq Ahmad mir and JAMMU, AUG 10 Faesal on Monday stepped Shah Faesal to spare him Mohan Sharma, from Budgam, died at a workers announcing their were arrested alongwith Mohammad Shafi Bhat Nearly a dozen BJP down from the chairman- from the organisational Tehsildar Ravi Shanker, hospital early on Monday, resignations or disassoci- arms and ammunition in were arrested. workers in Kashmir have ship of his party, J&K Peo- responsibilities was dis- SHO Nagrota Mohd a day after he was shot at ation with the party have apple township of Sopore He said some arms and resigned from the party ples Movement (JKPM), cussed. Dr. Shah Faesal Showket and Incharge in his village. Admitting been posted on social me- in this north Kashmir dis- ammunition, including a following recent attacks saying he was not in a posi- had informed state execu- Police Post Sidhra Ayub that several party workers, dia platforms. The BJP trict, a police spokesman hand grenade and 20 live on village-level leaders by tion to continue with polit- tive members that he is Khan reached the spot most of them lower-rung leader said three party said on Monday. rounds of ammunition terrorists, which ical activities and wanted not in a position to con- immediately. The prompted the party to activists, have resigned workers, including two Nagrota team with the He said a joint naka was were recovered from their to be freed from the re- tinue with political activi- over the last few days fol- panchayat members and a help of SDRF success- established at Darpora Bo- possession. suggest "hostel-type" se- sponsibilities of the organ- ties and wants to be freed lowing the recent attacks sarpanch from Kulgam fully rescued the mai in Sopore by Special A case FIR No. 63 / cure accommodation for isation. from the responsibilities on BJP panchayat mem- district of south Kashmir, trapped persons who Operation Group (SOG) of 2020 U/S 7/25 IA Act, 18, its members and their Faesal's decision comes of the organisation," said bers and sarpanches, a have resigned from the have been identified as Jammu and Kashmir po- 23, 38, 39 ULA (P) Act has families in each district in amid rumours that he a statement issued by BJP leader said some were party. "There is one from „Turn to page 2 lice, CRPF and Rashtriya the Valley. Worries have might join back govern- Rifles (RR). „Turn to page 2 escalated after Abdul from Budgam district in „Turn to page 2 „Turn to page 2 CMYK CMYK CMYK 2 Daily Jammu Rising NEWS Jammu, Tuesday August 11, 2020 FROM PAGE ONE Lt Governor Sinha strongly condemns Secretary maintained. Of the total 44,386 deaths, Maharashtra has reported Wasim Bari, former BJP district president of Bandipora, The meeting was also attended by Director School Ed- the maximum of 17,757, followed by 4,927 in Tamil and his father Bashir Ahmad and brother Umar Bari last the killing of Political leader Abdul ucation Kashmir Muhammad Younis Malik, Deputy Nadu, 4,111 in Delhi and 3,198 in Karnataka. month in North Kashmir. A BJP panch was shot at and Hamid Commissioner Kupwara Anshul Garg and other senior There have been 2,652 fatalities in Gujarat, 2,069 in injured on August 4 while a sarpanch from the party was perpetrators of violence and those involved in this cow- officers of civil administration and education depart- Uttar Pradesh, 2,059 in West Bengal, 2,036 in Andhra shot dead two days later in south Kashmir's Kulgam dis- ardly act shall be brought to justice, he added. In a condolence ment. Pradesh and 996 in Madhya Pradesh. trict. message, the Lt Governor has conveyed his deepest sympa- Dr Samoon said that 21,000 children with special A total of 789 people have died in Rajasthan due to thies to the bereaved family and prayed for eternal peace to needs are being covered under inclusive education in the pandemic, followed by 637 in Telangana, 586 in Two militant OGWs arrested, arms, ammunition the departed soul. J&K who are being provided specially designed teaching Punjab, 483 in Haryana and 472 in Jammu and Kashmir. recovered in Sopore Five revenue officials, 'mahant' indicted aids, wheel chairs, Brail books and escort allowance. He There have been 387 COVID-19 deaths in Bihar, 272 in been registered in Police Station Bomai, he said adding distributed wheel chairs and other teaching aids among Odisha, 177 in Jharkhand, 145 in Assam, 125 in Uttarak- further investigation has been taken up. (AGENCIES) for fraudulent sale of temple land in the children with special needs. hand, 108 in . To further augment the school education infrastructure Chhattisgarh has registered 96 deaths, followed by 87 One-way traffic resumes on Jammu in Kupwara, Dr Samoon announced establishment of a in Puducherry, 75 in Goa, 42 in Tripura and 25 in an ACB spokesperson said. He said the accused state of the art composite model school in the district Chandigarh. Srinagar-Leh highway in the case include former Patwari Dalip Singh, the with latest facilities like smart class rooms, internet facil- Andaman and Nicobar Islands reported 20 deaths, then Naib Tehsildar Manohar Singh, erstwhile ity, modern teaching learning material and other related Himachal Pradesh 15, Manipur 11, Ladakh nine and Na- suspended yesterday due to flash flood at village Kullan Tehsildars Shanti Saroop and Surinder Gupta (both facilities. galand eight. in Kangan in central Kashmir district of . Over dead) and former Patwari Babu Ram (expired) During the visit, Dr Samoon also laid foundation There have been six coronavirus deaths in Meghalaya half a dozen houses were damaged due to flash floods in the besides Mahant Baba Ram Milan Dass and his stone for a 100 bedded girl hostel, first of the ten hos- and three in Arunachal Pradesh, while Dadra and Nagar nearby nallah. The affected residents were shifted to safer assistant Damodar Dass of Uttar Pradesh. The case tels coming up in the district soon to boost girl education Haveli and Daman and Diu reported two and Sikkim places, they said adding there was no report of any loss was registered on February 21, 2011 after the verifi- in the district. one. of life or injury due to damage to the houses. cation of allegations that over 18.75 acres of land Calling the reach out to the students a collective re- The health ministry stressed that more than 70 per Later the residents took to streets and did not allow Bor- situated in villages Muthi and Paloura and belong- sponsibility of all stakeholders, Dr Samoon directed the cent of the deaths occurred due to comorbidities. der Roads Organisation (BRO) to start the repair work ing to the temple "Thakur Dwara Shri Ram Janki field functionaries to provide counseling and academic 'Our figures are being reconciled with the Indian alleging despite repeated requests the authorities failed to repair the banks of nallah which often breaches causing Pracheen Mandir, Udheywala, Jammu", was sold support to them. He said that department of education is Council of Medical Research,' the ministry said, adding floods in the area. off illegally, the spokesman said. During the inves- committed to provide quality education with special fo- that state-wise distribution of figures was subject to fur- However, the villagers allowed repair work only after tigation, he said it transpired that the 'mahant', cus on skill based and job oriented education to the stu- ther verification and reconciliation. civil and police officials assured them that banks of the who was priest-cum-custodian of the temple, had dents. Navin chairs IDWG meeting under CSS Pradhan Mantri nallah would be strengthened to avoid a similar situation no authority or competence to alienate or transfer Dr Samoon stressed upon the concerned officials to in future. or lease out the land belonging to the temple. To connect all the students through the digital platforms Krishi Sinchayee Yojana The BRO put into service sophisticated machine and take undue pecuniary benefits for himself and to and employ all other means of education department to Plans for submission to the Center Government. men and removed the mudslides and repair the road for make a wrongful loss to the temple, the 'mahant' provide academic support to all students. Principal Secretary, while interacting with the Heads one way traffic at 2340 hrs last night. hatched a criminal conspiracy with accused rev- Regarding the community classes in the district, Dr of Departments, emphasized upon converging the ef- A traffic police official said this morning that subject to enue officials who issued the revenue extracts for Samoon was informed that 1200 community classes are forts of Agriculture, Horticulture and other allied sec- the execution of the sale and lease deed illegally fair weather and good road conditions only essential com- being conducted daily in the areas where there is poor or tors for implementation of various Centrally Sponsored and later on entered and attested mutations of dif- Schemes (CSS) for welfare of farming community. He in- modity vehicles shall be allowed from Srinagar to Ladakh ferent pieces of land, the spokesman said. "This no internet connectivity. today. Pertinently, Kupwara district leads in student enroll- structed the Chief Engineer Irrigation, Jammu and action on their part individually as well as collec- Chief Engineer Irrigation Kashmir to expedite the work Meanwhile, passenger traffic remained suspended on tively was found to be illegal involving a sheer ment in government schools and number of students Srinagar-Jammu national highway, the only all-weather connected through online classes in Kashmir division. of Lift Irrigation Project Ravi Canal Jammu and abuse of their official positions and powers to con- Canal Kashmir and complete it by October, 2020. road linking the Kashmir valley with the rest of the coun- fer an undue benefit to the 'mahant' and wrongful On the occasion, Director School Education Kashmir try since March this year due to lockdown in view of the Mohammad Younis Malik apprised the meeting of the Regarding “Per Drop More Crop”, Principal Secretary loss to the temple," he said. asked for coverage of more farmers under Deep and COVID-19 pandemic. However, essential service and se- steps being taken up for compensating the academic curity force vehicles besides those carrying labourers and J&K reports 470 new positive cases, 17375 recov- loss of students due to Covid-19 pandemic. He informed Shallow Bore Wells. Navin Choudhary stressed on completion of all pend- other workers from outside are plying on the highway. ered so far that all the students of government schools have been A traffic police spokesman said vehicles carrying essen- connected through the digital platforms tele-classes and ing minor irrigation projects in J&K during current finan- (including 79 cases reported today) with 453 Active cial year. He instructed the Director Agriculture tial service will ply from Jammu to Srinagar on Monday. educational broadcast and teachers are giving academic However, security forces are advised to undertake the Positive, 630 recovered (including 19 cases recovered support to the students using localized methods. Jammu, who is also Mission Director PMKSY, to pre- today) and 18 deaths and Ganderbal has 689 positive pare a comprehensive Draft Note of proposals under journey on the highway only after confirming the status of cases (including 15 cases reported today) with 297 ac- Police rescues 2 persons from river PMKSY for entire J&K for its further submission to Gov- the road from Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) traf- tive positive cases and 384 recoveries (including 17 cases ernment of India. fic highway. Tawi The historic 86-km-long Mughal road, connecting recovered today) and 08 deaths. Principal Secretary also authorized the Mission Di- Shamasdin and Laden, both residents of Shopian in south Kashmir with and Poonch in Similarly, Jammu has 1613 positive cases (including 58 rector to empanel the manufactures/companies deal- Nagrota. The locals highly appreciated the timely Jammu region only trucks loaded with fresh fruit are al- cases reported today) with 746 active positive cases and ing with components of micro-irrigation systems under action of Nagrota police. lowed to ply. The vehicle will be allowed to operate be- 843 recoveries (including 29 cases recovered today), 24 the scheme as per guidelines. J&K LG calls on President Kovind, Vice President Detailed deliberations on each component of pro- tween 1100 hrs to 1600 hrs only. No vehicle will be al- deaths; Rajouri has 763 positive cases (including 05 lowed after the deadline, a spokesman said. cases reported today) with 235 active positive cases, 525 Naidu posed Annual Action Plan were held during IDWG recovered, 03 deaths; Ramban has 605 positive cases meeting and Annual Action Plan 2020-21 amounting LG Manoj Sinha calls on Dr Jitendra, discusses Jammu & Kashmir, called on the Vice President at Rs. 60112 lakh was approved under PMKSY. (including 16 cases reported today) with 57 active posi- Upa-Rashtrapati Nivas today,"the Vice president's of- It was apprised during the meeting that Jal Shakti de- tive, 547 recoveries (including 12 cases recovered to- J&K issues fice said in a tweet. partment has targeted 144 schemes with irrigation poten- day), 01 death; has 602 positive cases (including Lieutenant Governor, Dr Jitendra Singh said, on the This is mr Sinha's first meeting with the President and tial of 16,471 hectare during 2020-21. Further, under advice of the Union Territory government, a provision of 08 cases reported today) with 90 Active positive, 511 re- ‘PDMC’ an area of 5,090 hectare has been proposed to be the Vice president since his appointment as the Lieu- Oxygen Tanks has been made in all the major hospitals covered (including 07 cases recovered today), 01 death; irrigated through construction of WHTs, Irrigation tenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir . in Srinagar and Jammu. However, there is sufficient Oxy- has 625 positive cases (including 02 cases Mr Sinha was last week appointed to the top post in the Pump Sets, Borewells, Desilting of Ponds, Community reported today) with 204 active positive cases, 419 recov- Water Harvesting Tanks, Conveyance Pipes etc. An area gen supply availability both in J&K as well as Ladakh, he union territory. He succeeded G C Murmu as lieutenant added. Dr Jitendra Singh conveyed to Sinha the Centre's ered (including 04 case recovered today), 02 deaths; governor of Jammu and Kashmir who stepped down on of 6,766 hectare has been proposed to be brought un- Samba has 522 positive cases (including 05 cases re- der Drip and Sprinkler irrigation of ‘Micro Irrigation’ will and intention to resume the outreach programme by Wednesday evening after more than nine months in the Union Ministers which had got interrupted because of ported today) with 184 Active Positive and 337 recov- seat. Component. It was also informed that 5,346 activities eries (including 05 cases recovered today), 01 death; like Construction of Field Channels, Gabbion Struc- the COVID pandemic. He said, 36 Union Ministers had vis- Doda has 315 positive cases (including 04 cases reported India's COVID-19 tally tops 22 lakh with tures, Water Harvesting Tanks, Check Dams etc. have ited Jammu & Kashmir in the first phase and the next today) with 36 active positive cases, 277 recoveries (in- been proposed to be taken up under Watershed/IWMP phase will also be started as soon as the COVID pandemic cluding 16 cases reported today), 02 deaths; Poonch has 62,064 new cases component of during 2020-21. situation eases out. This experiment of regular visits by Union Ministers had proved to be highly useful in North 275 positive cases with 96 active positive, 178 recoveries active cases of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Earlier, Director Agriculture Jammu, Inder Jeet, gave East and it was on the advice of Prime Minister Naren- (including 05 cases recovered today), 01 death; The total coronavirus cases now stands at 22,15,074, it a detailed presentation regarding Physical and Financial achievements during 2019-2020 and annual action plan dra Modi that a similar initiative has been undertaken for has 228 positive cases (including 02 cases reported to- said. 2020-21 under “PMKSY” Jammu & Kashmir as well. Dr Jitendra Singh also appre- day) with 144 active positive, 84 recoveries (including 04 India's COVID-19 recoveries have crossed the 'his- The IDWG was also attended by M. R. Ghassi, Special ciated the Investors' outreach begun in the recent months. cases reported today) and Kishtwar has 165 positive toric peak' of 1.5 million with the recovery of 15,35,743 Secretary Industries and Commerce, Mohammad He said, the Union Territory government, under the new cases (including 02 cases reported today) with 30 ac- patients that was possible because of the policy of 'testing Harun, Special Secretary, Housing and Urban Develop- tive positive cases; 135 recoveries (including 08 cases aggressively, tracking comprehensively and treating ef- Lieutenant Governor, will be provided all assistance and recovered today). ment, M. Y. Bhat, Director Planning Jal Shakti, Chief support to encourage investments in Jammu & Kashmir. ficiently', the Health Ministry said in a statement. Executive Officer Agriculture IWMP attended the meet- According to the bulletin, of the total 25367 positive 'Better ambulance services, focus on standard of care Manoj Sinha also discussed some of the future plans and cases in J&K 5047 have been reported as travelers while ing. public outreach programmes which he is scheduling for the and use of non-invasive oxygen have given the desired re- Other Kashmir and Jammu based officers who at- 20320 as others. sults,' the ministry said. coming weeks and months. He said, he will be closely co- The Bulletin said that the breakup represents districts tended the meeting through video conferencing in- ordinating with the Central Government for the benefit With the highest-ever single-day recoveries of 54,859 cluded Director Agriculture Jammu, Director Agriculture from which the patients have been traced or are ordi- and development of Jammu & Kashmir. in the last 24 hours, the recovery rate has scaled another Kashmir, Director CAD Jammu, Director Planning narily residing. high of almost 70 per cent, it said. APD, Director Horticulture Jammu, Chief Engineer Shah Faesal Steps Down As Party President, May The bulletin has informed the people that, the best The record high recoveries have ensured that the per- PHE/Jal Shakti Jammu, Chief Engineer RTIC Jammu, Join Back Govt Services way to protect themselves from COVID-19 is by main- centage of the active cases have reduced and currently Chief Engineer PHE/Jal Shakti Kashmir, Joint Director taining physical distance of at least 2 metre from oth- comprise only 28.66 per cent of the total positive cases. Agriculture (Extension) Kashmir, Deputy Director JKPM. "Keeping in view this request, it was decided to ers, frequently cleaning hands with an alcohol based The coordinated efforts of the Centre and state/UT CWC, Jammu, Deputy Director Horticulture Kashmir, accept his request so that he can better continue with his hand sanitizer or washing them with soap and water and governments on early detection through aggressive test- Agriculture Economist, Jammu and Tech Officer life and contribute whichever way he chooses," the state- following good respiratory etiquette and hygiene. ing and efficient clinical management of hospitalised PMKSY. ment read, indicating that the former IAS officer has left As a measure for social distancing in public places and cases have shown results with continuously regressing the party. workplaces wearing a face cover is compulsory. case fatality rate, which now stands at 2 per cent and is Several BJP workers in Kashmir resign "It was further unanimously decided to appoint cur- The bulletin again explained that early detection of steadily declining, the ministry said. rent vice president Feroze Peerzada as President for the COVID-19 can prevent the spread of disease so we need Early identification of cases has also led to a steep fall after attacks by terrorists party in the interim till formal elections can be held for to be responsible for the well-being of ourselves and in the percentage of active cases, it said. , one from Kupwara and one from Sopore as the post of President," the statement added. "The Commit- everyone around us. “Not disclosing symptoms could 'Early identification helps to ensure timely and well," he added. BJP media in-charge Manzoor Bhat dis- tee also accepted the resignation of Chairman Javed put life of individuals and their families at risk. In case of prompt isolation of the mild and moderate cases and missed the resignations as of no consequence. "These Mustafa Mir and accorded farewell to him. Javed Mustafa symptoms like fever, cough and difficulty in breathing re- hospitalisation of the severe and critical cases thereby all are lower rung workers. This will not affect the party," Mir a veteran political figure of the J&K has been under port early. Do not fear, call COVID-19 helpline numbers leading to effective management of cases,' the ministry Bhat said. However, he said the party has taken serious house arrest since August 5, 2019," the statement added. and seek medical advice”. said. note of the attacks on its workers and has suggested that The 2010 IAS topper got enrolled in the Mid-Career Advisory has further exhorted upon the people not to It is important to note that the COVID-19 infection secure accommodation be created for its members and MPA programme at Harvard Kennedy School as a Ful- step out of home, unless absolutely necessary. “If you still remains concentrated in 10 states and Union territo- their families in all districts. BJP J-K general secretary bright Scholar in 2018. Later on his return to J&K, he quit have to move out for unavoidable reasons, ensure that ries that contribute more than 80 per cent of the new (organisation) Ashok Koul raised the matter with party's civil services and launched a political party, Jammu Kash- you wear a mask and practice social distancing, personal cases, it said. national president J P Nadda and the union territory's mir People's Movement, in Jan 2019. The government, The aggressive testing and tracking through house- hygiene and frequent handwashing with soap and water.” party unit now believes that something will be done to se- however, didn't accept his resignation. On August 5, 2019, to-house surveys and well implemented containment In case of any emergency people can avail free ambu- cure its members, Bhat said. "We brought the matter to when the BJP government revoked article 370 amid com- strategies and surveillance in these areas may lead to an lance services 24x7 at their doorsteps by calling on toll- the notice of Nadda and have already sought enhanced munication blockade, siege, and arrests of thousands of initial increase in positive cases, but well implemented free number 108 while as pregnant women and sick in- security cover for our workers. Some of our workers people, Faesal expressed his resentment. He was arrested strategies will ensure that the caseload reduces over fants can avail free ambulance services by dialling from places like Kulgam are given accommodation in after his interview with the BBC in which he said, "The toll-free number 102. time, the ministry said. abrogation of Article 370 has finished the mainstream. This is the fourth consecutive day that the COVID-19 Srinagar but their family lives in Kulgam so they cannot re- People can also call on toll-free national helpline num- Constitutionalists are gone. So you can either be a stooge cases have increased by more than 60,000. main here. "We have therefore sought secure accommoda- ber 1075; J&K COVID-19 Helpline Numbers 0191- or a separatist now. No shades of grey." As many as 4,77,023 samples were tested on Sunday, tion for our workers in their respective districts. We believe 2549676 (UT level Cell), 0191-2520982, 0191-2674444, He was detained from Delhi airport when he was on his taking the total to 2,45,83,558, according to the Indian something is being done on this and it will take shape in the 0191-2674115 (For Jammu Division), 0194-2440283 & way to the US to complete the last semester of his MPA Council of Medical Research. coming few days," the BJP's media in-charge said. Sev- 0194-2430581 (For Kashmir Division) for support, programme. He was detained in J&K under the Public Of the 1,007 more deaths, 390 are from Maharashtra, eral BJP leaders and workers have been provided secu- guidance, and response to health-related queries on Safety Act (PSA). On May 13, 2020, his detention was 119 from Tamil Nadu, 107 from Karnataka, 97 from rity or individual secure housing but most have said they Novel Corona virus Disease (COVID-19). Andhra Pradesh, 54 from West Bengal, 41 from Uttar have to take care of their family as well and cannot live extended again for another three months. However, in Public is advised to strictly follow the advisories is- Pradesh, 24 each from Gujarat and Punjab, 22 from without them. "Also, they cannot work by living in an- June he was released and placed under house arrest. sued by the government from time to time and rely only Jharkhand, 19 from Madhya Pradesh, and 13 each from other district. So we have suggested that to stop such After his arrest in August 2019, Faesal challenged his on the information released by the government through Delhi, Odisha and Jammu and Kashmir. killings, hostel-type accommodation, like headquarters, be detention in Delhi High Court but he soon withdrew it. the daily media bulletin to print and electronic media. Eleven fatalities have been reported from Rajasthan, 10 created in every district to accommodate BJP workers Before the withdrawal of the petition, the high court had People are also advised to refrain from spreading ru- from Telangana, nine from Haryana, eight from Ut- and their families," Bhat said. The hostel-type accommo- said, "We are disposing of this petition, but Faesal's mours and pay no heed to them at the same time. tarakhand, seven each from Chhattisgarh and dation can provide a secure environment for hundreds of lawyer is free to revert to the court for any further legal residential schools for 15000 girls to come up in Puducherry, five each from Bihar and Assam, three from workers, even from other political parties, he said. Pro- help." Sources say under pressure from the government J&K: Dr Samoon Goa, two from Kerala, one each from Tripura, Himachal viding individual security to political workers is very diffi- he had withdrawn his petition. Pradesh, Nagaland and Chandigarh. cult, he added. The attack on Najar followed the killings of NEWS 3 Daily Jammu, Tuesday Aug 11, 2020 90-Kms road length to be DC B’la reviews Muharram arrangements JAMMU RISING JAMMU, AUG 10 In connection with the macadamized this year: DC B’pora upcoming Muharram ul Haraam, Deputy Commis- JAMMU RISING sioner Baramulla Dr G N JAMMU, AUG 10 Itoo today chaired a meet- With the start of macadamisation ing here to review the work, District Development Com- arrangements put in place missioner (DDC) Bandipora, Dr for its smooth celebration. Owais Ahmad on Monday said that On the occasion, a com- the district administration has set a prehensive discussion on target to macadamize 90 kilometres the subject was held of roads in the district. wherein it was given that The DDC said this while inaugu- special arrangements rating the macadamization of roads shall be made in view of taken up under Prime Minister the present circumstances Gram Sadak Yojna (PMGSY) at Ga- emerged due to COVID-19 roora and added that the work in coordination and health authorities to make 19 infection is mitigated. outbreak. make a viable mechanism adequate arrangements Among others, the macadamization has been started Speaking on the occa- across the district and shall be com- so that the devotees may and organize special meeting was attended by sion, DC stressed upon the not face any inconven- camps for distributing SSP Baramulla, ADCs of pleted within the set deadline of the concerned officers to current macadamization period. ience. face masks, sanitizers and Baramulla and Sopore, Dr Owais said that the patch work ensuring availability of basic ameni- make adequate arrange- He while inspecting the ongoing Dr Itoo directed the Mu- immunity boosting medi- SDMs, district and sec- where ever required shall also be ties at their doorsteps with special ments with regard to un- macadamization on 5-kilometer Ga- nicipal authorities to fu- cines. toral officers, heads of var- carried out simultaneously. focus on better roads in rural and interrupted power and roora-Bashnar road being con- migate all the vital loca- The DC also appealed to ious line departments, While interacting with the people, far-flung areas. water supply in the Shia structed under PMGSY directed the tions viz Imam Baras, people to follow all the re- representatives of various DC Bandipora said the district ad- He urged all officers to work in dominated areas. concerned officers to use quality shrines and masjids. lated SOPs and guidelines Shia associations besides ministration is committed to pro- tandem with concerned agencies to He also directed them to material as per the standard so that He also directed the so that the risk of COVID- other functionaries. vide transparent and good gover- ensure people’s problems are re- people of the area get benefited by nance to the people besides solved at the earliest. this road connectivity. Naidu lays Foundation Stone for the Rs. 46 Crore project DDC Pulwama chairs DLMC NEW DELHI, Aug 10 (Agencies): To address the regarding FPO Scheme acute housing shortage for the employees of Rajya JAMMU RISING Sabha Secretariat, 40 JAMMU, AUG 10 dwelling units will be con- District Development structed in the prime Sector Commissioner (DDC) Pul- 12, R.K. Puram in the nation- wama Dr. Raghav Langer al capital. today reviewed the forma- Chairman of Rajya Sabha, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu tion and promotion of today laid the Foundation Farmer Producer Organi- Stone for the Rs. 46 Crore zations (FPO) scheme. housing complex by remote- DDC said that the Cen- ly unveiling the plaque from tral Government has initi- also spoke to the Lt. the employees of the Singh Puri assured the and farmers get fair prices that 07 clusters have been like agriculture and allied Uprashtrapati Niwas. Union ated the formation and Governor Shri Anil Baijal Secretariat is of the order of Chairman that though the for their produce. identified for formation of sector, Social sector and Minister of Housing and promotion of Farmer Pro- and the Chief Minister of 72%, Shri Naidu said that 32 NBCC has indicated a three The DDC said that the FPOs with the activities rural connectivity. Urban Affairs and Civil ducer Organizations Delhi Shri Arvind Kejriwal Type-III and 28 Type-IV year period for the comple- government efforts are ranging from organic Deputy General Man- Aviation Shri Hardeep Singh in this regard. quarters will be built in the tion of the housing complex, (FPO) Scheme 2020-21 to also made to bring agricul- farming, honey produc- ager, NABARD briefed the Puri was present on the occa- Naidu further said that if first phase of the housing given the housing shortage, boost the economies of tural markets closer to tion, saffron cultivation meeting that a total sion. the 8,700 Sq. Mtrs of precious complex at R.K. Puram over all efforts will be made to farmers. Speaking after the unveil- farming areas and in the and introduction of exotic amount of 1855.43 lakhs land allotted for the Rajya an area of 4024 Sq. Mtrs. For complete the project well He said the centre will ing, Shri Naidu expressed next few years, rural haats vegetables. has been outlaid for the fi- Sabha Secretariat in 2003 by the 1,400 officers and staff of ahead of the time. He create 10,000 FPOs over a concern over the inordinate (village markets) will be- Departments including nancial year 2020 -21 in- the Directorate of Estates the Secretariat, only 536 informed that the Housing period of five years from delay in putting the prime against payment was put to housing units are available at For All Mission in urban come the new centers of Horticulture, animal hus- cluding a loan amount of 2019-20 to 2023-24 and it land to use that was allotted use for the intended purpose present. areas launched in 2016 has the agricultural economy. bandry, sheep husbandry, 1169.80 lakh under will continue to provide for the Secretariat as early as in time, the Secretariat could Noting that provisioning been progressing well with He said that by putting fisheries and allied sectors NABARD besides 185.5 in 2003, even as the support for each FPO have benefitted significantly of housing close to the work 1.07 Crore houses already scientific knowledge and also informed about their lakh under UT share. Secretariat employees were from 5 years of establish- in the form of House Rent place motivates the employ- sanctioned and the target of skill in existing systems potential in the formation A total of 41 projects reeling under acute housing Allowance besides recover- ees to give out their best, Shri 1.12 Crore houses to be met ment. would also bring positive and promotion of Farmer have been sponsored by shortage. He said that the ing substantial portion of the Naidu expressed concern very soon, much ahead of The DDC said that all changes in farming. Producer organisations . NABARD in the district in long period of 17 years taken investment in the housing over inadequate housing the target of 2022. He further Farmers Producer Orga- The DDC directed the The meeting was at- which 20 projects stand for launching the housing project by now. Referring to availability for the employ- informed that 35 lakh houses nizations (FPOs) are in- project resulted in avoidable concerned Officers to des- tended by Chief Agricul- completed. the huge annual rent of Rs. ees of the Rajya Sabha built in urban areas under tended to provide a plat- costs for the Secretariat. Shri ignate the Nodal Officers ture Officer, Chief Horti- During the review, DDC 30 Crore being paid by the Secretariat given their long this mission have been form to small farmers to Naidu referred to the social- Secretariat for locating RSTV and arduous working hours, already taken possession for effective implementa- culture Officer, Deputy directed the concerned of- enable them to collectively economic-legal-administra- in the NDMC Complex, relo- particularly, when the House and another 65 lakh houses tion of the scheme and General Manager, ficers to set timelines for meet their challenges such tive cobwebs that resulted in cation of the channel at the is in session. are under construction. added that the requisite NABARD and officials of the completion of incom- as access to agricultural non-utilisation of precious R.K. Puram land would have Recalling his association Puri noted that "The inter- information related to the allied sectors plete projects and submit land resource. inputs and marketing of also benefitted substantially, with the enactment of the est and commitment shown respective departments Earlier the District De- monthly project reports. The Chairman referred to produce. he said. Presenting the conse- Real Estate Regulation and by the Rajya Sabha and potential activities velopment Commissioner He directed the officers several rounds of meetings quences of delay in utilizing Development Act, 2016 as Chairman over the last two He also said that the shall be submitted within also reviewed the Rural to submit the project com- he held over the last two the land in perspective, Shri the then Minister of Housing years succeeded in resolving government is trying to weeks’ time. Infrastructure Develop- pletion certificates of the years with the Minister of Naidu stated that the hous- and Urban Poverty a number of issues in utiliz- ensure that the capital During the meeting, ment Fund Scheme under Completed projects be- Housing and Urban Affairs ing demand of the employ- Alleviation, Shri Naidu said ing the land which seemed cost of farmers is reduced, DDC was apprised by the NABARD. The scheme sides the report for the Shri Puri, Secretary (Housing ees of the Rajya Sabha that this far reaching legisla- at one stage difficult to sur- productivity is increased and Urban Affairs) Shri Secretariat is being met only tion has certainly made a dif- mount." The Minister agriculture department mainly includes activities further course of action. Durga Shankar Mishra,sen- to the extent of 38% as ference to the real estate sec- assured that the remaining ior officials of the Delhi against the housing demand tor reeling under the crisis of piece of land would also be Government, DDA, DUSIB, satisfaction of 67% in case of credibility but still more made available for taking up Land and Development the Central Government needs to be done by all the the second phase of the Officer and others concerned Employees in Delhi. stakeholders to give a fillip housing complex for the to remove the hurdles in the Informing that the housing to the sector. Rajya Sabha Secretariat way of utilization of the land shortage in respect of Type- Minister of Housing and employees at the earliest parcel. Besides, Shri Naidu III and Type-IV quarters for Urban Affairs Shri Hardeep possible. 4 Daily Jammu Rising NEWS Jammu, Tuesday Aug 11, 2020 Traditional Shobha Yatra for Janmashtami Power shutdown I-Day arrangements JAMMU AUGUST 10: Meanwhile, to execute will not take place: Dharmarth Trust Superintending Engineer work of shifting of utility on (Distribution) JPDCL, O&M the location Canal Head JAMMU, AUG 10: Shri ishna Janmotsav this time. prayers, but due to Covid-19 Circle, Kathua, has informed (KM0.800) upto Ganesh Vi- finalized at Reasi Krishna Janmashtami will The Trust has made all nec- this year there has been re- that for connecting power har (Km 6.000), the shut- cable of additional 10 MVA down of 11 KV feeders is be- REASI, AUGUST 10: asked for adequate deploy- ment to ensure adequate be celebrated with religious essary arrangements for the strictions on the entry of power transformer at 66/11 ing observed. Additional Deputy Commis- ment around the main healthcare arrangements at fervor in Shri Raghunathji celebrations. devotees in the temple. This KV Receiving Station, During the shutdown, the sioner, Rajinder Kumar venue. The Traffic depart- the main locations with ade- Temple in Jammu on “The Trust has also can- will be the first Janmash- Nanan, Kathua, the power power supply to Toph, Talab Sharma, today convened a ment was directed to iden- quate staff, ambulance and Wednesday amid restric- celled the Shobha Yatra tami in the history of supply to Budhi, Ghatti, Tillo, Kabir Colony, Best meeting of the concerned tify space for parking of vehi- medicare facilities. He also tions on the entry of devo- taken out every year on the Jammu and Kashmir, when Nanan, Sounthal, Palad, Price, Lower Shiv Nagar, officers to review arrange- cles near the venue. called for strict adherence Forelain, Jakhole, Bakhta, Eden Garden and its adjoin- ments for the Independence Other arrangements, to Covid protection proto- tees into temples in view of eve of Shri Krishna Jan- devotees will not be able to Day, 2020 celebrations. which were discussed in the col. the Coronavirus pandemic. mashtami. The regular attend and offer their Torsi and its adjoining areas ing areas will remain af- will remain affected on Au- fected on August 11 from 7 The meeting was in- meeting, include arrange- The EO Municipality In a statement issued here prayers and rituals, how- prayers at Shri Raghunath ji gust 11 from 9 am to 12 noon. am to 11 am. formed that the main func- ments of seating, illumina- Reasi was asked to sanitize today, Mubarak Singh, Pres- ever, shall be conducted as Temple,” he said. tion will be held at sports tion of buildings, barricad- the Sports Stadium and ad- ident of J&K Dharmarth per traditions in all the tem- The J&K Dharmarth stadium, where the Chief ing, PAS, drinking water joining area on the National Trust, said that in compli- ples falling under the realm Trust has extended warm NSF exposes sensational UFM Guest will unfurl the Na- facility etc. Day. ance to the guidelines issued of Dharmarth Trust by the greetings to the people on tional Flag and take salute at The ADC directed the The meeting was at- scandal in JKBOSE; urges govt to the march past to be pre- concerned officers from tended by ACR Sanjay by the government in view of in-house priests,” he added. the eve of Shri Krishna Jan- sented by contingents of Po- PDD and PHE to ensure un- Badyal, CEO Education, the coronavirus pandemic, “Thousands of people mashtami and hoped that remove Chairperson lice and para-military per- interrupted power and wa- Functional Manager, CMO, the entry of devotees shall every year throng Raghu- the occasion will infuse peo- sonnel. ter supply on the scheduled CEO Municipality, District remain restricted in the tem- nath ji Temple to celebrate ple with new energy, zeal JAMMU:The National Sharma said that incum- Reviewing the security day. He also asked the con- Youth Welfare Sports Offi- Secular Forum (NSF) today bent JKBOSE Chairperson ple premises on Shri Kr- Janmotsav and offer their and enthusiasm. arrangements, the ADC cerned from Health Depart- cer besides other concerned. unearthed a sensational Prof Veena Pandita was also scandal in J&K Board of holding the same chair at School Education (JK- that time also. She played in DDC Kishtwar finalizes BOSE) and exposed the un- the hands of his political National De-worming day: Awareness cum holy nexus between the in- masters and willfully cumbent chairperson and obliged them just to prolong Independence Day arrangements the then Education Minis- occupation of chair and she health camps organized in District Samba ter as together they facili- got the reward of expected KISHTWAR:To final- SAMBA, AUGUST 10: Dr. Sanjay Sharma; Medical tablets at the HWC-SC Su- tated re-examination of a lines. ize the arrangements for the candidate who fled away “Under rule, the said can- National Deworming day Officer School Health, Dr jwan. The programme was celebration of Indepen- with answer sheet from the didate, who was accused of was observed today in Dis- Anju Saraf; Block Medical organized following all the dence Day 2020, District examination centre. running away with answer trict Samba by organizing Officer, Nud, Dr. Anju Bala; mandatory precautions of Development Commis- The revelation was made sheet from examination awareness and health Zonal Medical Officer, maintaining social distanc- sioner Kishtwar Rajinder by NSF state president, Dr hall, had no right to ask for camps. Daghore, Dr Rashid Ali ing & other measures for Singh Tara today chaired a Vikas Sharma during a re-examination without The programme was kick Wani & other staff of health protection of the COVID -19. press conference here. He coming out clean in the meeting of the district and started at Health and Well- department, ICDS Depart- The National Deworming revealed “A class 12th stu- UFM Committee meet. But, sectoral officers here at his dent namely Ali Mohd the order percolated from ness Centre(HWC) Sujwan ment and PRI members and Day is an initiative of Min- Office chamber, DC office Deputy Chief Education COVID-19 protocols at the Zargar son of Gulzar Ahmed the Secretariat and reached Zone, Dagohre of Medical locals, including women and istry of Health and Family Complex Kishtwar . officer kishtwar Rajinder venue, DDC has directed Zargar fled away with an- office of the Director School Block Samba by the Chief children. Welfare, Government of In- The meeting was at- Sen informed the Chair the ACD kishtwar to en- swer sheet from examina- Education; and then routed Medical Officer, Dr. Rajin- Awareness lecture was dia to make every child in tended by the Additional that Education depart- sure the limited and tion hall (located at Har- to Chairperson JKBOSE. der Samyal in presence of also delivered by the health the country worm free District Development Com- ment has arranged the on- proper sitting plan besides minder Public HSS, Trikuta Both the officials failed to Sarpanch Panchayat Halqa experts. The children in the mainly Soil Transmitted Nagar, Jammu on 26-03- exhibit guts to prevent missioner Kishtwar Mohd line patriotic songs and avoid the unrestricted Chajjwal S. Girdhara Singh; age group (1-19) years were Helminths(STH). This is 2015. The Centre Supdtt wrong doing at the behest of Hanief Malik, Additional cultural items prepared by movement of the partici- lodged FIR in this regard at minister. However the final Dy. Chief Medical Officer, administrated Albendazole one of the largest public Deputy Commissioner the school students and pants at the venue during Bahu Fort Police Station decision was lying with JK- Kishtwar Pawan Parihar, other local artists and will the celebrations. and subsequently, the said BOSE Chairperson. But she Joint Director Planning be displayed virtually In this regard District of- candidate was booked un- facilitated the violation of NAUP strongly condemned the killing Mohd Iqbal, Assistant Com- through social media plat- ficers have been asked to der the Unfair Mean Com- norms for her vested inter- missioner Revenue Kisht- forms. DDC asked the deploy their officials at the mittee (UFM). But, on the ests,” he claimed. intervention of the then Ed- He also claimed that there war Dr. Amir Hussain, As- CMO kishtwar for installa- entrance point on the par- ucation Minister, as the ac- were innumerous such in- of another Youth leader in Kashmir sistant Commissioner tion of counters at the en- ticular day to ensure re- cused candidate was son of stances in JKBOSE which JAMMU: Sandeep Singh Najar, a resident of Kashmir.From last few Development kishtwar trance point of venue and stricted entrance of the his driver, the Directorate of he was going to expose in National President,National Mehendipora Ompora,had weeks killing of political rep- Kishore Singh Katoch, other ensure that the sanitizers , public on the production of School Education and JK- public one by one. He de- Awami United Party suffered bullet injuries in his resentatives is continuous concerned District and Sec- masks and thermal the invitation card or per- BOSE authorities manded that Prof Veena Strongly condemned an- abdomen and leg,when he and which is directly and in- toral officers, besides the screening of the partici- missions to prevent over- unashamedly flouted the Pandita shall be removed other killing of a Political was out on a morning walk directly damaging the peace- youth leader in kashmir. In and was shifted to SMHS ful environment of Jammu key officials of the paramil- pants at the venue. crowding and hence avoid norms and facilitated the from the post of Chairper- re-examination of said can- son forthwith to facilitate his Statement Sandeep hospital. Mr Singh said that and Kashmir. The frustrated itary forces and the offi- Other arrangements re- chances of spread of didate within a time period the independent probe into Singh said that the active Pakistan's spy agency ISI terrorists are targeting again cers of NHPC and other garding the unfurling of COVID-19 pandemic. of little over a month. ” this particular scandal and terrorists groups in kashmir, with the help of Over and again innocent public companies were present tricolour, March past con- ADC kishtwar inform Showing the documen- many others which he was cowardly attacked again and Ground Works (OGW) and representatives and some- on the occassion. tingents, Shahnaivadan, the chair that the students tary evidences, Dr Vikas going to expose soon. killed a 38-year-old terrorists are carrying out how stopping them not to DDC informed the meet- PAS , master of ceremony, who brought laurers this Bharatiya Janata Party such attacks on political rep- take part in democratic ing that this year the singing of National an- year in the academic and (BJP) worker who was shot resentatives. He further process of the at by suspected terrorists stressed and appealed the country.Rakesh singh venue for the celebration them, sitting plan, drink- other fields and all the Army distrbutes hygine & yesterday in Ompora area of Hon'ble Lieutenant Gover- Dist.President jammu also will be DC office Complex ing water facility, refresh- COVID warriors who shall sanitation equipments central Kashmir’s Budgam nor that it is high time for said that this is an appropri- Mini secretariat kishtwar. ment, illumination of be felicitated for their com- district succumbed to his in- him to take tough measures ate time to take strong action It was further informed town, Uninterrupted sup- mendable jobs done to UDHAMPUR :Indian equipments to all the pan- juries and died at SMHS on over ground workers,lo- against the Pro pakistani that this year the cultural ply of power, and other key curb the spread of COVID- Army has always been chayats and blocks in Kalal. hospital on Monday is really cal active terrorists who are supporters in the Jammu programmes by local activities were also re- 19 in district has been in- known for its ethos, values A training capsule was another shocking news for actively involved in such and Kashmir and who are artists will be restricted to 2 viewed. formed and communicated and traditions of the high- also conducted to educate people of Union Territory of kind of killings and not al- using social Media platform Jammu and Kashmir and lowing youth to play their ac- for anti National activities to 3 items with limited Further to ensure the ob- well in time to ensure their est order. Be it times of cri- the locals on importance of especially for public repre- tive role in development against the Country.he number of participants be- servance of social distanc- presence on the occasion. sis, any natural calamity or hygiene and sanitisation sentatives. Abdul Hamid process of the Jammu and added cause of COVID-19 threat. ing and adherance of other Besides, DDC also re- normalcy, Army has always and demonstrate correct been on forefront and has use of the equipments. A to- forever stood by the citizens tal of 28 sets of Spray Ma- DDC Kulgam calls for cent percent Cyber Police Kashmir overreached the of the country. In order to chine, Mopping sets along- fight COVID-19, Indian with hygiene chemicals saturation under KCC scheme complainants from Jammu saved Rs 03. 00 Army distributed Hygiene were distributed. Chemicals and Sanitisation Locals have heartily ap- Reviews Muharram arrangements in separate meeting KULGAM, AUGUST lakhs from scammers DC B’pora convenes DLCC to 10: The District Develop- JAMMU, AUG 10:Cyber sponded quickly and due to ited from his bank account ment Commissioner (DDC) Police Kashmir Zone, Srina- the timely action, all the that he has saved for his Kulgam, Showkat Aijaz Bhat gar under the supervision of transactions were blocked daughter’s marriage. The finalize AAP under BADP today chaired a meeting of Tahir Ashraf SP, cracked and an amount of Rs complainant immediately BANDIPORA, AU- roads.During the meeting, Officers and Bankers to re- three Cyber fraud cases after 1,75,000/- (One Lakh Sev- contacted Cyber Police Kash- GUST 10: Deputy Commis- the Deputy Commissioner view the progress made un- receiving multiple com- enty-Five Thousand) was mir and shared all the fraud sioner (DC) Bandipora, Dr stressed on immediate ten- der Kisan Credit Card (Atma plaints and helped the vic- saved from the fraudsters transaction details. Financial Owais Ahmad on Monday dering of the approved Nirbar) scheme in the dis- tims to get back their hard and process of refund has Fraud Team of Cyber Police trict.On the occasion, the earned money of Rs been initiated. Kashmir took immediate ac- convened a meeting of Dis- works under BADP and 3,00,000/= In another similar incident, tion and successfully blocked trict Level Consultation urged to ensure quality DDC directed for cent per- Three different cases were a 68 year old person from all the transactions and an Committee to finalize the works. cent coverage of all farm oper- reported in Cyber Police Sta- Mendhar area of District amount of Rs 63000/- (Sixty Annual Action Plan under Dr Owais directed the of- ating families under the KCC tion Srinagar from Jammu Poonch approached Cyber Three Thousand). was saved Border Area Development ficers to expedite the work scheme in the district and division regarding fraudulent Police Station Srinagar from the fraudsters and Programme (BADP) 2020- keeping in view the limited also asked the officers of agri- withdrawals of money through J&K Bank that he process of refund has been 21, and 4 year Mid Term working season in border ar- culture and allied depart- through Vishing (OTP) has been duped/cheated of initiated. While divulging the Plan for 2020-21 to 2023- eas besides he also in- ments and Bankers to Fraud. an amount Rs 63000/- (Sixty details of the cases, Tahir 24. structed them to stock achieve the targets with close One complainant age 75 Three Thousand) after shar- Ashraf SP Cyber Police Kash- During the meeting enough fuel in for DG coordination and ensure cov- years from was ing the OTP over the phone mir said that the the Jammu threadbare discussion was sets so that people don’t face erage of all farm operating duped of an amount of Rs with the fraudsters. Timely and Kashmir Police is com- held with regard to develop- problems. families under KCC (Atma The DDC directed the AD- drugs and installation of 1,75,000/- in which he re- action by the Cyber Police mitted to serve the citizens on ment of border areas of The meeting also dis- Nirbhar) scheme. ceived a fraud phone call team saved the complainants all the fronts and Cyber Po- FCS&CA to ensure adequate medical camps around Imam Bandipora district and the cussed various steps to be Later the DDC chaired a provisions of ration besides baras. from an unknown caller who hard earned amount of Rs lice Kashmir is active in re- action plan under BADP was taken to improve the inter- separate meeting of officers introduced himself as J&K 63000/- (Sixty Three Thou- sponding to the distress calls Executive Engineers of PDD He also urged the people to finalized to the tune of Rs net connectivity in Gurez to review the arrangements and PHE were directed to en- adhere to guidelines in view Bank official and informed sand Rupees). regarding online frauds and 7.59 Cr. and Tulail valley. put in place for smooth con- him that his debit card (ATM In a third similar incident, cheating. sure uninterrupted power of COVID-19 pandemic. The meeting discussed He said the projects taken duct of Muharram. and potable drinking water The meeting was attended card) has been blocked and another person from Kuthua “SP Cyber Police Kashmir different projects of public up under BADP shall boost The concerned officers politely asked him to share district was duped by the Tahir Ashraf advised General supply in these areas. by JD- Planning, CAHO, interest that need to be com- the socio-economic status were directed to ensure that the card details along with 06 fraudsters through Vishing public to remain cautious Meanwhile, The DDC also CAO, CHO, LDM, Cluster all requisite arrangements digit OTP number for un- OTP fraud of an amount of Rs about strange phone calls pleted on priority in the and improve the living stan- directed CMO to ensure Head JK Bank and Coordina- blocking the card. Within few 63000/- (Sixty Three Thou- and asked citizens not to Health and Education sector dard of the people in border are made available to the availability of life-saving tors of various banks. minutes an amount of Rs sand). The complainant re- share their account details besides development of areas. devotees during these days. 1,75,000/- (One Lakh Sev- ceived the fraud call for link- and credit/ debit card details enty Five Thousand) were ing Aadhaar number to his with anybody”. Cyber crimi- Power shutdown debited from his bank ac- bank account. He was in- nals are adopting innovative SRINAGAR, AUGUST 10: Ac- guishing project, the power supply to from 9 am to 5 pm. power supply to 33/11 kV count. The aggrieved person formed to share the card de- ways to rob customers and cording to the Power Controller, areas fed from Receiving Station Similarly, according to Executive Receiving Station and Feeder immediately contacted Cyber tails along with 06 digit OTP are trying hard to target Kashmir Province, Srina- Narbal-Sanoor, shutdown of 33kV Engineer O&M, Circle-II, KPDCL Magam Feeder-2 and Sanoor Police Station Kashmir and number for linking the card gullible people. General pub- gar, in order to carry out laying of Sharifabad - Narbal line and F 1 Srinagar, in order to execute the Feeder-1 , shutdown of 11kV Feed- shared details about the inci- and within few minutes an lic as well as the victim’s ap- 33 kV grade 400 mm sq XLPE single Sharifabad Receiving Station shall works related to DDUGJY and ers shall be observed on August 13 dent. Financial Fraud Team amount of Rs 63000/- (Sixty preciated the work of Cyber of Cyber Police Kashmir re- Three Thousand) was deb- Police. core cable (Spare Cable) under lan- be observed on August 11, 13 and 17 PMDP in district Budgam, the from 10 am to 5 pm. 5 Daily Jammu Rising NEWS Jammu, Tuesday Aug 11, 2020 Arrangements finalised for I-Day I- Day arrangements Div Com Jammu reviews finalized at Shopian celebration at Kupwara SHOPIAN, AUGUST tificates and prizes. arrangements for Muharram 10: The district Administra- ADC directed the officers tion Shopian today finalised to ensure adequate security the arrangements for arrangements, parking facil- smooth celebration of Inde- ities, proper seating arrange- pendence Day 2020. ments at the venue besides The meeting conducted ensuring uninterrupted wa- under the chairmanship of ter and power supply. Additional Deputy Commis- He also directed the health sioner Shopian, Dr. Sheikh department to ensure ade- Abdul Aziz was informed quate medicare facilities at that the main function will the venue besides the CMO be held at district police lines was also directed to arrange a JAMMU, AUGUST 10: ferent faiths. officers to ensure sanitiza- Shopian.It was also given sufficient number of masks, Divisional Commissioner, The religious organiza- tion and cleanliness in and KUPWARA, AUGUST Flag will be hoisted by the hassle free and fool proof out that contingents of sanitizers at the venue keep- Jammu, Sanjeev Verma to- tions also ensured the Div around the mosques. He 10: The District Administra- Chief Guest followed by arrangements with proper CRPF, J&K Police, Home ing in view the COVID-19 day discussed the arrange- Com that there would be no further instructed the PDD tion Kupwara today fi- March Past, to be presented coordination, he also Guard, Fire and emergency Pandemic. ments for Muharram here huge gathering in the authorities to replace dam- nalised the arrangements for by the contingents of JKP, stressed upon them to services, Forest Protection, The ADC directed the offi- at a meeting of officers and mosques or other religious aged street lights and install smooth conduct of Indepen- JKAP, CRPF, IRP, Forest strictly follow the COVID-19 Youth Services and sports cers of Municipal committee representatives of religious places and all the SOPs re- new street lights so that the dence Day Celebration 2020 Protection Force, Home- containment SOPs and en- and school children will par- to maintain cleanliness in organizations, including garding COVID-19 would devotees do not suffer dur- during a review meeting guard and Fire and Emer- sure use of masks without ticipate in the march past and outside the venue, Shia Federation, Anjuman- be followed during the ing their night movements. here. gency Service. which entry to the venue is and parade. roads, streets and further e-Imamia and Anjuman-e- prayers. The Divisional Commis- The review meeting con- The meeting also dis- prohibited. The meeting was also in- called for the smooth and Haidery. Discussing the arrange- sioner asked the represen- ducted under the chairman- cussed threadbare various It was also given out that formed that a full dress re- peaceful conduct of the said Submitting the list of pro- ments to be put in place for tatives of religious organi- ship of Additional Deputy other arrangements includ- the Independence Day func- hearsal will be held on 13th function. grammes to be organized, the observance of Ashura in zations and senior officers Commissioner (ADC) Kup- ing security, seating tions shall be held at Tang- August 2020. Meanwhile Among others the meeting the religious organizations the sacred month of Muhar- of Divisional Administra- wara, Nazir Ahmad Lone arrangement, water supply, dar and Handwara also. employees who have done was attended by district and informed the Div Com that ram, the Div Com in- tion to work in close coordi- was informed that the main healthcare facilities, avail- The meeting was attended exemplary work especially sectoral officers besides rep- subject to the appearance of structed the concerned offi- nation for the hassle free function shall be held at Dis- ability of fire tender, instal- by SDM Lolab, DPO, DIO, during COVID-19 pandemic resentatives of security moon, Muharram will com- cers to ensure availability of observance of Muharram. trict Police Lines (DPL) lation of Public Address Sys- CMO, CEO, and representa- period will be awarded cer- agencies. mence from August 20. The water tankers, especially at Senior officers from PDD, Kupwara and the function tem, transport, electricity, tives from Engineering de- meeting discussed require- places of religious impor- PHE, Municipal Corpora- will start with Shahna-i- sanitation, conducting of partments, Police and ments for organizing safe tance besides making tion, Health, Security, Traf- Wadhan early in the morn- cultural programmes and CRPF, In-charge Cultural DDC kick starts Poster and peaceful events in the proper provisions for med- fic and other concerned de- ing. deployment of magistrates. Wing, Education Depart- city which will be attended ical aid and Ambulances. partments were present in The meeting was further The ADC directed the con- ment, Tehsildars and other distribution campaign in Kulgam by people belonging to dif- He directed the municipal the meeting. informed that the National cerned officers to ensure concerned. KULGAM, AUGUST people about the measures 10: The District Develop- and precautions that are ment Commissioner imperative to remain safe Class IV posts: JKSSB’s Portal records (DDC) Kulgam, Showkat from COVID-19 infection. DDC Gbl for adopting innovative methods for Aijaz Bhat today kick The programme is a joint started a poster distribu- initiative of district Admin- 4,73,980 registrations; 2,46,880 candidates tion campaign in the dis- istration Kulgam, Human- effective implementation of schemes trict to create awareness ity Welfare Organization among masses on COVID- Helpline Anat- submit online application so far 19. ntanag and UNICEF. JAMMU, AUGUST 10: application portal of JKSSB Advertisement Notification Under this campaign, Among others Joint Di- Till today morning 4,73,980 yesterday. No. 01 of 2020 dated posters will be pasted and rector Planning and mem- Registrations have been Pertinently, the Jammu 26.06.2020. distributed in all parts of bers of HWOHL were pres- done by the candidates on and Kashmir Services Selec- Further, the Services Se- the district to sensitise ent on the occasion. JKSSB’s Online Portal, tion Board has advertised lection Board has opera- since the commencement of 8575 Class IV posts for Dis- tionalized two helplines one online application submis- trict/Divisional/Union Ter- each at Srinagar and DLSA Anantnag organises sion from 10th July, 2020 ritory cadre in various de- Jammu for the convenience and 2,46,880 candidates partments under the of aspirants. In addition, completed their online ap- provisions of the Jammu any person who finds diffi- GANDERBAL, AU- PMAY, MGNREGA, SBM While reviewing the plantation drive plication submission and Kashmir Appointment culty in submission of appli- GUST 10: District Devel- (G), 14th FC, Back to Vil- progress on development process for Class IV posts. to the Class-IV (Special Re- cation form due to technical Also 70,550 applications cruitment) Rules, 2020, in issue or for any other rea- opment Commissioner lage and utilization of SBM of play fields in the district, ANANTNAG, AU- Anantnag), Chief Judicial have been submitted online pursuance of General Ad- sons, may send a self-ex- (DDC), Ganderbal, funds. the DDC directed the RDD GUST 10: In compliance Magistrate Mohammad for the post of Accounts As- ministration Department’s planatory mail at ssbjk- Shafqat Iqbal, today urged The DDC sought the de- that play fields shall be de- with the direction of SLSA Ashraf Khan, Munsiff JMIC sistant. It has been noted Revised Indent No. [email protected] for Rural Development De- tails regarding utilization veloped in all panchayats the District Legal Service Anantnag, Fayaz Ahamad that about 87,000 unique GAD/Mtg/RB-IV/50/2020 seeking guidance, clarifica- partment (RDD) to adopt of SBM funds, GEO tag- besides they should also Authority (DLSA), Anant- Qureshi, Range officer So- visitors visited the online Dated 22.06.2020 under tion etc. innovative methods for ef- ging of works, LOB and identify such panchayats nag today organised a plan- cial Forestry Range Anant- fective implementation of NOLB, FTO generation un- where there is demand for tation drive at District Court nag, members of Bar and schemes at grass root der MGNREGA and 14TH additional play fiel.The Complex in collaboration staff of the social forestry DC Anantnag reviews developmental level.The DDC said this FC, uploading of MGREGA DDC impressed upon with Social Forestry Depart- department. during a meeting of the plan, PMAY and 15th FC BDOs to accelerate the ment, Anantnag. During the drive different issues, COVID-19 situation Rural Development De- plan on e-Gramswaraj por- pace of work in their re- The drive was initiated varieties of plants including ANANTNAG, AU- nectivity, healthcare, con- participants to aware the partment to review its tal, status of Panchayat spective areas and ex- under the supervision of Ciarus, Deodar, Pinus walli- GUST 10: Deputy Com- struction of play fields and masses about to strictly functioning, progress Bawan, completion of horted upon them to work Khalil Ahmad Chowdhary, china etc were planted. missioner (DC) Anantnag, other basic facilities. adhere to SOPs including made under the flagship CSCs and rural connectivity with a pro-active and peo- Chairman DLSA (President Speaking on the occasion KK Sidha today convened They also lauded the ef- wearing masks, maintain- programmes including works. ple friendly approach.The district and Sessions Judge chairman DLSA Anantnag a meeting of Imams, Kha- forts of the district admin- ing social distancing in teebs, representatives of istration vis-à-vis combat- homes, offices and mar- various Auqafs and senior ing COVID-19 in their riage functions besides at GBM campaign witnesses citizens to discuss devel- respective areas. other religious and work Director AHD tours far off opmental issues and re- The DC after giving pa- places to keep Covid at view COVID-19 situation tient hearing to the peo- bay. slew of activities across Reasi in the district. ple’s issues, he however On the occasion, the rep- areas of Ramban, Kishtwar The participants high- assured them of address- resentatives assured their lighted several issues con- ing the same within the full support to DC vis-à-vis district on Day- 3 fronting them that include minimum possible time. disseminating the mes- Inspects Veterinary facilities in twin districts power, water, road con- The DC instructed the sage among masses. checked the records & en- quired about the availability of vaccine and medicine. A meeting of doctors and staff was also held, where the Director laid stress on strengthening the laboratory facility in every VAS center for the proper diagnosis of animal ailments. She ex- horted upon the officers to make awareness among the livestock breeders vis-à-vis recently launched depart- REASI, AUGUST 10: The field functionaries, mental schemes which are Third day of ongoing in collaboration with aimed at doubling the farm- week long sanitation cam- PRIs, cleaned the govern- JAMMU, AUGUST 10: The status of various un- ers’ income and simultane- paign “Gandagi Mukt ment offices, public Director Animal Husbandry der construction veterinary ously advised them to adopt Bharat” (GMB), today places, streets and insti- Jammu, Vivek Sharma, con- buildings was also reviewed. paper to ground approach in witnessed slew of activi- tutions. White washing of ducted a field tour to far off The CAHO was advised to this regard. She also distrib- ties at various places of Panchayat Ghars, toilets places of Ramban & Kisht- follow up the matter with the uted KCC sanction letters to district Reasi. and community sanitary war districts. concerned executing agen- the progressive farmers of District Development complexes also formed During her first leg of tour, cies and also pay attention the area.She along with Commissioner, Indu the part of the campaign. she inspected veterinary dis- towards the construction of CAHO Kishtwar met District Kanwal Chib; Assistant Pledge to stay commit- pensary Chanderkot and re- approach road and water Development Commissioner Commissioner Develop- ted towards the mission viewed the various depart- connection to VD Batote, and discussed with him the mental activities going on in which was brought to the no- modalities for early comple- ment Dr. Anirudh Rai throughout the life be- the area. tice of the Director. tion of under construction and BDOs monitoring sides adopting cleanliness The Director along with She also visited Koushal departmental buildings of the activities being un- and sanitation as habit Chief Animal Husbandry of- Dairy Farm Kough Bagh and the district and also various dertaken across length were taken by the local ficer Ramban, Dr. Satvir interacted with its proprietor other issues related to the and breadth of the dis- people, while evincing Singh Raina, inspected the Koushal Singh. Animal husbandry trict as a mission to keen interest in the activi- site for construction of Vet- In Kishtwar, the Director sector.The Director in- achieve a goal of neat and ties.The Sarpanchs and erinary Hospital at Chan- along with Chief Animal spected the site earmarked clean society. Panchs also motivated the erkote and later chaired a Husbandry officer, Dr. Syed for construction of “Gou- The campaign began local people of their Pan- meeting to review the Altaf, inspected the under Shalla” & also visited a pri- with Shramdan in blocks- chayats for keeping their progress of various depart- construction NABARD vate Dairy & poultry farm in Thuroo, Mahore, Pouni, surroundings neat and mental schemes. buildings at Chatroo and Pal- Sangram Batta area. Reasi, Katra, Panthal, clean. They also appealed The Director AHD laid mar Bhatta. She appreciated the work- Bhomag, Arnas, the local people to come stress on officers to hold fre- The Director directed the ing of the staff of animal hus- Thakrakote, Jij, Chas- out of their homes and ac- quent interaction with farm- executing agencies to speed bandry department Kisht- sana and Gulabgarh. All tively participate in week DIP No:DIP/J-3278/20 ers and spread mass aware- up the construction work. On war & advised them to carry BDOs showed keen inter- long programme by fol- Dt: 10-08-2020 ness regarding departmental the way, she inspected Tehsil on in the same spirit in future est in leading the cam- lowing all COVID-19 schemes through whatsAapp unit Chatroo & LSD center also to benefit the farming paign. guidelines. groups. Sangram Bhatta and community. Jammu Rising 6 Jammu, Tuesday Aug 11, 2020 EDITORIAL We will have to see how ‘wait and watch’ changes AN UNEVEN to the ‘spend and support’ the growth curve Sunil K Alagh the economy has been affected creasingly tired of being at of that, but money also needs yond a few years. History al- A “New Normal” is a term we by a reduction in the purchasing home, and the urge to meet to be given. Second, voters ways repeats itself because RECOVERY have heard very often. But power of many. Hence, the their near and dear ones is at need jobs through develop- people have short memories. whether you like the term or availability of money to buy an all-time high. While a few ment of infrastructure projects. Currently, rural areas seem rom the lows observed in April, not, the fact is COVID-19 is products needs to be ad- industries like IT can work Third, farmers need to have in- to be the focus of companies, as economic activity in India has here to stay for some time and it dressed. The government must from home, most others can- surance for their crops and the the consumer there is buying gradually climbed up in the has revolutionised the way we look at ways like a reduction in not. In such cases, their offices infrastructure to sell at the more than before. Those seek- F live and think. The consumer taxes which will help the com- and factories will re-open, but right price. Lastly, migrant ing volume will find solace in weeks and months thereafter. While un- during and post-COVID is mon man. Second, the current with less staff/working workers who have faced ex- growth there in the coming showing remarkable flexibility, scenario has also made all of us hours/alternate days. Eight, treme hardships with their year or so. The bulk of our certainty looms over the pace of the re- bringing about a paradigm go back to the basics, with food, schools and colleges have taken livelihoods being disrupted are needy and voters lie in rural ar- covery — some indicators suggest that shift in her consumption pat- shelter and safety being of a hit as e-learning and online looking for support. Most are eas and the focus of govern- tern. I hope manufacturers, prime importance. Luxury courses are being preferred. still unemployed, and many are ment spending must continue economic activities have levelled off at brand builders and the govern- products hold little value. Cars, Nine, the entertainment indus- focusing on agriculture as a to be there. Companies should lower levels — the picture that emerges ment are noting that the new air-conditioners, second try has been drastically hit. means of income. take advantage and provide consumer is following the houses, and branded apparel Theatres too will take time to The way forward is to gener- products at affordable prices is of an uneven, two-paced recovery. The “WW” curve — the “Wait and will see a fall in demand. But reopen and consumers will ate demand for products, and and increase the width of avail- recovery in the manufacturing sector, es- Watch” curve. Whilst some renting will increase. Third, the watch shows and movies at create jobs by improving infra- ability to exploit this opportu- state governments are busy de- emphasis will be on saving for a home. The media and enter- structure. Money will be re- nity. One, however, must not pecially in some segments, appears to be manding the opening up of the rainy day. Banks will have tainment industry needs to pay quired by all groups. The gov- forget that new products must far greater as compared to the pick-up in economy, they seem to have more money and cash will also heed to this and curate content ernment must incentivise also be launched in metros. It the services sector. This trend is observed forgotten that the economy be kept at home for emergen- accordingly. Ten, with a lot of spending by offering tax bene- is the urban market that will does not merely need opening cies. people laying emphasis on fits on the amount spent on stimulate growth in the in the purchasing managers index (PMI) up, but it requires urgent gener- Fourth, aviation, tourism and their health and immunity, products like white medium to long run. for the two sectors. After plummeting to a ation of basic demand. Here is hospitality sectors have been there’s been a substantial rise goods/travel/eating out, and The government has done where consumer behaviour hit. Even if the lockdown re- in the consumption of organic, provide jobs by spending on in- well to take care of the poor and record low of 27.4 in April, the PMI man- needs to be closely watched. strictions are relaxed, people ayurvedic, and immunity frastructure projects. They rural markets. I am sure they ufacturing rose to 47.3 in June, dipping Since the lockdown, the pri- will be wary of traveling and boosting products. Apart from must forget about fiscal pru- are aware that spending by the orities of consumers have seen a only doing so when absolutely the obvious products, financial dence this year. urban consumer is also essen- marginally thereafter to 46 in July. In drastic shift. For manufactur- necessary. Fifth, e-commerce and medical insurance will play Philip Kotler has predicted tial for pushing the economy comparison, the PMI services, which ers, the consumer is the king — has shown exponential growth an important role. Lastly, real that the pandemic will bring up. The middle income group someone who can afford and and will continue to do so. Con- estate will suffer as no long- about the new consumer who is crying for attention. The gov- plunged to a low of 5.4 in April, has buy their products. For politi- sumers would prefer making term, high investment pur- will shake the foundations of ernment has planned and has limped thereon, touching 34.2 in July. It cians, the voter is the king. purchases online and opting chases will be favoured, but capitalism. He believes that the been successful in generating Generally politicians are not re- for home deliveries rather than renting will increase. new consumer will be more employment by attracting FDI, is unlikely that the gap between the two ally concerned with what prod- venturing out. Sixth, with “Vo- The differences are: First, careful and vigilant against os- and developing infrastructure, will narrow significantly in the near term. ucts consumers buy, but what cal for Local” gaining momen- voters need to be provided with tentatious consumption, re- among others. We will have to helps them buy their vote. tum, there’s a huge increase in their daily needs — basic essen- sulting in a more equitable wait and see how the “WW” Faced with grim income prospects, In many cases, there is an local apps, local kirana stores, tials such as food, water, hous- form of capitalism. While I curve changes to the “SS” curve households have curbed their discre- overlap between the two but local artisans and brands. Sev- ing, and electricity. The gov- agree with his assumption, I — Spend and Support the there are also differences. First, enth, people are growing in- ernment is already taking care feel that this will not last be- growth. I remain optimistic. tionary spending. Services, non-essen- tials in particular, have suffered dispro- portionally from this fall in demand. Court must remember: It is supreme because Adding to that is the fear of moving in crowded places which is also constraining it’s final not because it’s infallible consumption of services such as restau- Karan Thapar Of course, the Court’s con- in a week or 10 days. If good press those who speak against there is no need to invoke the cerns are allegations regarding sense prevails he ought not to us. We do not fear criticism, nor powers of contempt.” rants and hospitality, travel and tourism re judges special or is the judiciary and corruption, be sentenced. I now want to do we resent it. For there is A similar position was and others despite the easing of lock- justice special? It’s an made by Prashant Bhushan and turn to what ought to constitute something far more important adopted in a 2008 lecture by Ainteresting question published by Tehelka. But if good sense in this matter. The at stake. It is no less than free- Justice Markandey Katju: “If a down restrictions. There are several in- and not because it’s a tricky one. this has really scandalised the answer to the question at the dom of speech itself. It’s the person calls me a fool, whether Actually, it’s the issue at the Court how come it didn’t act for very start hinges upon it. right of every man, in parlia- inside court or outside it, I for dications to this effect. For instance, re- heart of the debate around the 11 years? The second contempt The concept of contempt is a ment or out of it, in the press or one would not take action as it ports in this paper reveal that despite Law of Contempt. It’s been dis- case is mystifying. It arises out of centuries old British law abol- over the broadcast, to make fair does not prevent me from func- cussed before but two cases of one of Bhushan’s tweets com- ished in 2013. At the time the comment, even outspoken tioning, and I would simply ig- restaurants and eateries being allowed contempt against the human menting on a photograph of the British Law Commission said comment, on matters of public nore the comment or else say rights lawyer Prashant present Chief Justice. The the purpose was not just “pre- interest … we must rely on our that everyone is entitled to his to reopen, more than 60 per cent of li- Bhushan in the Supreme Court Court claims his tweet “brought venting the public from getting own conduct itself to be its own opinion. After all words break censed eateries in prominent areas of have brought it back into sharp the administration of justice in the wrong idea of judges … but vindication.” no bones”. focus. disrepute … undermining the where there are shortcomings In 1987, after the Spycatcher More importantly, Justice Delhi continue to remain shut and are yet The first contempt case, dignity and authority of the in- it’s equally important to pre- judgement, when the Daily Katju added: “The test to deter- called the Tehelka case, dates stitution of Supreme Court in vent the public from getting the Mirror called British Law Lords mine whether an act amounts to renew their trade/health licences. The back to 2009 and hasn’t been general and the office of the right idea”. In other words, one “You Old Fools” or, in 2016, af- to contempt of court or not is heard for the last eight years. Chief Justice of India in particu- intention was to hide judicial ter the Brexit ruling, when the this: Does it make the function- effects of this collapse in demand for Why in the middle of a COVID lar”. corruption. The concept, there- Daily Mail called three judges ing of judges impossible or ex- services, and non-essential manufactur- crisis, when the Supreme Court These two cases have brought fore, clashed with the need for “Enemies of the People” the tremely difficult? If it does not, is only functioning virtually and contempt of court back into fo- transparency but also freedom British judiciary consciously then it does not amount to con- ing, on jobs and incomes are quite visi- many cases are rejected be- cus and that’s the reason why of speech. and sensibly ignored the head- tempt of court even if it’s harsh cause there is “no extreme ur- the question I started with is As far back as 1968, Lord lines and did not consider con- criticism … the only situation ble. As reported in this paper, 40 of the gency”, has this case been given important. As regards the cases Denning, Britain’s former Mas- tempt prosecution. In fact, Lord where I would have to take BSE 100 companies that have an- priority? When the Court can- themselves, they were heard on ter of the Rolls, had this to say Templeton’s comment on the some action was if my function- not find time for the Citizenship consecutive days last week (the of the Law of Contempt: “Let Spycatcher headline is worth ing as a judge was made impos- nounced their results for the first quar- Amendment Act or habeas cor- 4th and 5th) and in both cases me say at once that we will recalling: “I cannot deny that I sible … after all I have to func- pus petitions from Jammu and a three-judge bench presided never use this jurisdiction as a am old; it’s the truth. Whether tion if I wish to justify my ter of the current financial year have seen Kashmir, are we to believe this over by Justice Arun Mishra re- means to uphold our own dig- I am a fool or not is a matter of salary.” a decline in their aggregate employee ex- case is more important? served judgement. It’s expected nity … nor will we use it to sup- perception of someone else … penditure — indicative of a fall in both employees and employee costs. Some in- While global recovery could lift economy in 2021, domestic dication of the extent of the losses in- curred during this period will reflect in drivers for growth are still unclear the quarterly GDP estimates (to be re- Prachi Mishra certainly the deepest recession Several high frequency eco- are confronted with is — what will leased at the end of this month) in the India’s economy was weak in since at least the Second World The lockdowns and rising public nomic indicators are displaying be the key macroeconomic drivers 2019, but appeared to be near a War. anxiety about the virus led to a sequential improvement, which of Indian growth going forward? “trade, hotels, transport, communication trough. Just as the economy was The good news is that global re- sharp deterioration in economic has likely set in a sense of compla- Discretionary fiscal policy sup- and services related to broadcasting”, starting to look up at the begin- covery has already begun, and activity in India. After a deep con- cency amongst market partici- port, defined as targeted support ning of this year, the rising tide global GDP is rising. The key risk to traction in the April-June quarter, pants. What we are currently wit- to households and businesses, the and the “financial, real estate and profes- gave way to the COVID-19 shock. the global sequential recovery, we expect the economy to re- nessing appears to be a tug-of-war kind of policy support that can re- sional services” category. The global economy is facing the however, is the fact that the virus bound mechanically. Going for- between improving economic vive any economy quickly in times most unprecedented shock in has not been brought under con- ward, we expect a step-down to a data, and the still escalating virus of an unprecedented shock like we The near term prospects don’t appear post-war history. The shock is trol in the US, and across several more normal, and lower sequen- situation. It is important to note, have seen, is tepid in our view. In- promising. With income and job losses, truly different this time around. emerging economies. Compared tial growth pace. Different parts of however, that what we are wit- deed, credit rating agencies ap- One key difference vis-à-vis the to rest of Asia, the situation is the economy are likely to recover nessing is just the normalisation pear to be less worried about the self-imposed restrictions on movement, earlier episodes is that the fear and strikingly worse in India too, from the hit at different speeds. In- of activity from extremely low lev- worsening of fiscal and debt posi- scare factor among citizens was where new cases have accelerated dustrial activity could possibly els; this may not be evidence of tions in the short-term — in fact, and localised lockdowns to deal with the not prevalent during any of the — especially since the reopening normalise, especially in manufac- marked improvements in domes- it is the reverse. They appear to be spread of the COVID-19 pandemic con- previous recessions. The COVID- began — and now stand at approx- turing where controlling the virus tic macroeconomic fundamentals. more concerned about the fact 19 shock also has this unique fea- imately 50,000 per day. This com- might be easier. In contrast, in- Overall activity still remains weak. that India may not have the ad- tinuing to influence consumption pat- ture which is the response to the pares with less than 2,000 new dustries in which it is harder — For example, Eway bills — tax ap- ministrative and fiscal capacity to terns, demand for services is likely to re- shock itself, that is, the virus con- daily additions on average in the travel or entertainment for exam- plications filed for movement of implement large fiscal support, trol and social distancing meas- rest of the region. The situation in ple — will still be in a gradual nor- goods are 25 per cent lower as and that would be a headwind to main muted. In such a scenario, both ures represent a physical con- India and the US, along with lo- malisation process, and probably compared to the same time last growth. What would reassure individuals and businesses are likely to straint on economic activity, calised outbreaks in several parts of won’t rebound completely until a year; vehicle registrations are markets and avoid further credit making it unparalleled. the world, raises the risk of a rise vaccine is available. Our quarterly tracking a 45 per cent year-on- rating downgrades is not lower fis- continue to be risk averse. Much will de- When the constraint is physical, in infections as economies open estimates imply that real GDP year decline; and both Google and cal spending in the short-run as sharp contractions in economic up further, which might trigger re- would contract by 4.4 per cent in Apple mobility trackers reported many perceive, but most impor- pend on the success in containing the activity are bound to happen. We newed government restrictions or FY21; this would be the deepest re- contraction of 40 per cent com- tantly a strategy to revive growth, spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. project global GDP to contract by voluntary changes in behaviour cession India has witnessed since pared to normal levels. combined with a credible fiscal 3.5 per cent in 2020. This is almost that could weigh on growth. 1980. The key question that markets plan for the medium term. Daily Jammu Rising 7 SPORTS Jammu, Tuesday Aug 11, 2020 England's Buttler is the whole India is not for sale: Ex-hockey coach package, says Warne recalls Dhyanchand's response to Hitler NEW DELHI:Jos But- way he went about it, he NEW DELHI, Aug 10 ferred by Hitler. Such masters of their positions tler is the 'whole package' trusted himself, said 'I'm (Agencies): The date players are born rarely in and carried great confi- and that is why the wicket- the man, I'm going to get August 15 holds a great centuries," he added. dence. They were artistic keeper-batsman should be this done'." significance for every Naqvi also gave an dribblers, masters in dif- a regular in England's Test Warne added that But- Indian around the world insight into what differ- ferent strokes and they side, feels Australian spin tler's positive approach but 11 years before that ences he finds in hockey had great national spirit to great Shane Warne. helped his non-striker day in 1947, the Indian of yesteryear in compari- fly the tricolours in flag flew highest in anoth- son to contemporary Olympics. Each player Buttler was under im- Woakes, who struck a er part of the world -- times. India is still longing was conferred and can mense scrutiny due to match-winning unbeaten Germany. to recreate their age-old achieve top form. lapses behind the stumps 84 after having averaged At the 1936 Olympics, performance, especially in "Old team had master during the first Test only 5.22 in his last six the players of the Indian the Olympics, and while penalty corner and penal- against Pakistan last week. Tests. hockey team were creat- there have been some ty strokes specialists such He missed two chances "He just played beauti- ing an unbelievable sort of encouraging displays, the as Trilochan Singh, R.S against opener Shan Ma- fully; and that helped frenzy around them, cour- scored six goals against gulf in class between the Gentle, Prithipal Singh, tesy of their performances two different generational Rajinder Singh and MP sood on 45, who went on to Woakes at the other end, Germans as India had in front of packed arenas won 8-1. Hitler had salut- teams is clearly apparent. Singh. For example, in score 156, helping Pakistan who had been struggling of Berlin. ed Dada Dhyanchand as "The Indian team at 1956 Melbourne put up 326 on the board in for form, but came in and France felt the brunt of he offered him to join the present is being trained Olympics, R.S Gentle their first innings. played extremely well. I'm India's might in the semi- German Army," former and coached by European rightfully brought back However, the 29 year- very happy for Woakes final, especially from India hockey coach Saiyed and Australians and now victory through penalty old, who had also been and, in particular, Buttler. Major Dhyanchand, who Ali Sibtain Naqvi told are playing in the corner against Pakistan. struggling with the bat for It was a fantastic chase, scored four of team's 10 IANS. "It was during the European style. They have Similarly in 1964 Tokyo goals to completely anni- changed the entire con- Olympics, Mohinder Lal some time, played a crucial against a quality attack, on prize distribution ceremo- hilate the European pow- ny and Dada was silent cept of artistic hockey and scored through penalty 75-run knock in the second a good pitch," he said. erhouse. The stage was for a few seconds, even mainly concentrate on stroke and India won the innings and shared a cen- The Australian said that now set for India to take the packed stadium went physical fitness," said Olympics," the former tury stand with Chris the English team showed on hosts Germany on completely silent and Naqvi, who also coached coach added. Woakes to help England real character to snatch the August 15. However, the feared that if Dhyanchand the women's team at 1978 India are currently win the first Test by three victory from Pakistan after mood inside the Indian refused the offer then the Women's World Cup in ranked fourth in the wickets. being on the backfoot early camp wasn't that of excite- dictator might shoot him. Madrid. "The Australian world following their ment but of fear and anxi- coaches try to teach them string of consistent per- "He should always be in what he's capable of, with Buttler changed the com- in the Test. Dada had narrated this to ety. The reason being me that he replied to a combination of formances. They are now the side. Jos is a very good the bat especially. And then plexion of the game with "It's a special win and Adolf Hitler who was Hitler with closed eyes European and Indian style ready, according to and reliable keeper but, oc- his keeping, he's a good his aggressive batting. He one the players will be very scheduled to watch the but in a bold voice of an which is why they are suc- Naqvi, to reclaim their casionally, you're going to leader among the team as struck seven boundaries proud of. The best thing I final along with more Indian soldier that 'India cessful. Though the pres- throne at next year's have a few bad days - it well - there's a calmness and a six in his 101 ball-75, saw from England is it was a than 40,000 Germans. is not for sale'. "To the ent Indian team is young Olympics in Tokyo. wasn't easy out there, ei- about him - he's the whole helping England, who were real 'character' win." Come the fateful day, utter surprise of the entire but their performances are "Yes, India is capable ther," Warne told 'Sky package. reeling at 117 for five, chase Former England captain Dhyanchand ran riot in stadium, Hitler saluted not consistent. It has been with young team led by front of the fuhrer, and observed in some impor- Manpreet Singh as the Sports' "He's always one of the down the 277 run target. Nasser Hussain felt while him, instead of shaking what followed next holds his hand and said, tant and crucial matches captain. He is my "But Jos should always first pencilled in for me," "What really impressed chasing the target, Buttler much more importance 'German nation salutes they have lost the game in favourite as well. It is be in your side because of Warne added. me with Buttler was the went into white-ball mode, that just an Olympic gold. you for the love of your dying minutes. The expected that the team "It was Dada country India and your defence crumbles against will be in the top four Dhyanchand, called the nationalism.' the fast European teams. position. And the rest is wizard of hockey, who in His title of 'Wizard of "During my time the on luck," the celebrated Why Kohli loves RCB so much! 1936 Berlin Olympics had Hockey' was also con- Indian team players were coach said. irat Kohli can't A B de Villiers in April. wait for the IPL to Kohli will be aiming to Vbegin! end RCB's title droughtat Women’s World Cup postponed due to lack of prepara- After close to five months this year's IPL which will be of the lockdown, Virat is held in the UAE from Sep- getting into IPL mode as he tember 10 to November 10. tion time for players: Event CEO Nelson shared glimpses of his jour- Though RCB have never AUCKLAND, Aug 10 held via teleconference ney with the Royal Chal- won the IPL, Kohli is the top (Agencies): Concerns last Friday. “We’ve got lengers Bangalore over the run-getter in IPL history around players’ prepara- teams that can’t train, they years. with 5,412 runs from 177 tion in a short time led to can’t assemble - in the case 'Loyalty above every- games at an average of 37, the postponement of the of a country like the West thing. Can't wait for what's with five centuries and 36 ICC Women’s ODI World Indies they can’t leave to come,' the RCB skipper fifties. Cup and the decision had their islands to bring the captioned the Instagram He also holds the record nothing to do with safety team together - and that’s video. for the most runs in a sea- issues pertaining to just not a feasible way to irat has been with RCB 'You can feel emotional leaving this team. The fans, son when he amassed 973 COVID-19 in New ask a team to prepare for since the IPL began in 2008 about the season not going their loyalty has been amaz- runs in 16 games with four Zealand, according to the their pinnacle event,” she and took over as captain in well but till the time I am ing,' Chiku had told his centuries and seven fifties event’s CEO Andrea said. 2013. playing IPL, I am never friend and RCB team-mate in IPL 2016. Nelson. Even as top players such The showpiece, sched- as England captain uled to start in February Heather Knight and 2021, was postponed by a Australia wicketkeeper Another hockey player contracts year due to the raging Alyssa Healy expressed pandemic. disappointment over the Host nation New posed to be held in July, of proceeding successfully postponement, Nelson Zealand, though, has done but had to be postponed - ultimately the decision to believed that pushing the COVID-19 at SAI centre well in combatting the due to the pandemic. delay it comes down to tournament by a year virus. The country has so India, England, cricket. “No qualifying would help them in prepa- ndian hockey team far recorded 1,569 con- Australia, South Africa tournaments have been ration. forward Mandeep firmed cases with a major- and the hosts had already able to be held yet, so in “Having the tournament ity of them having recov- qualified for the tourna- order to qualify and then in 2022 gives the best pos- Singh has tested posi- I ered, making it one of the ment. They will retain that compete in the event in sible chance for teams tive for COVID-19, becom- least affected places in the status while the remaining 2021 - it was too risky,” around the world to train, ing the sixth national player world. three slots will be decided Nelson said. The country prepare, and come and to contract the dreaded in- “It came down to the after a qualifying tourna- was scheduled to host the compete in their pinnacle fection, the Sports Authority ability of the teams to ment, and Nelson harped premier tournament from event,” she said. qualify,” Nelson told on that point. February 6 to March 7 next “We have absolutely no of India (SAI) said on Mon- ‘NZME’, a local media “We’ve done a lot of year. The decision to delay doubt we’ll be able to pick day. group. contingency planning the 12th edition of the up those plans and deliver The 25-year-old from Ja- The qualifiers for the around this event, to give tournament was taken at an amazing event a year landhar is asymptomatic tournament were sup- it the best possible chance the ICC Board Meeting later.” and is being treated along with the other five players by doctors in Bengaluru, where Buttler is a ‘whole package’, should always the national camp is due to start on August 20 at the SAI be in England Test side: Shane Warne centre. "Mandeep Singh, a mem- MANCHESTER, Aug the team as well - there's 10(Agencies) : Jos Buttler a calmness about him - ber of the Indian Men's is a “whole package” and he's the whole package,” Hockey team, who was given that is why the wicket- Warne added. "He's the Covid test (RT PCR) keeper-batsman should always one of the first be a regular in England's pencilled in for me." along with 20 other players Test side, feels Buttler changed the at the National Camp at Australian spin great complexion of the game SAI's National Centre of Ex- Shane Warne. with his aggressive bat- Buttler was under ting. He struck seven cellence in Bengaluru, has immense scrutiny due to boundaries and a six in tested COVID positive, but lapses behind the stumps his 101-ball 75, helping is asymptomatic," the SAI during the first Test England, who were reel- against Pakistan last ing at 117 for five, chase said in a statement. following a month-long tors, all the players were was imposed to contain the week. He missed two the 277 run target. "He is being administered break. showing only "mild symp- virus.After coming back chances against opener "What really impressed treatment by doctors, along Defender Surender Ku- toms" and are doing well. from the break, the players Shan Masood on 45, who me with Buttler was the with the other five players mar, Jaskaran Singh, drag- They are housed in the Na- were in mandatory quaran- went on to score 156, way he went about it, he helping Pakistan put up trusted himself, said ‘I'm who have tested positive." flicker Varun Kumar and tional Centre of Excellence tine before resumption of with Chris Woakes to days - it wasn't easy out 326 on the board in their help England win the there, either," said the man, I'm going to get Indian captain Manpreet goalkeeper Krishan Ba- in Bengaluru. training at the centre. first innings. first Test by three wick- Warne. this done'." Warne added Singh and four other players hadur Pathak are the other The players were earlier India's COVID-19 case However, the 29 year- ets. "But Jos should always that Buttler's positive old, who had also been approach helped his non- had tested positive for four players, who tested pos- stranded at the centre for tally has crossed 22 lakh "He should always be be in your side because struggling with the bat in the side. Jos is a very of what he's capable of, striker Woakes, who COVID-19 last week after re- itive. over two months (till June) with the overall death toll for some time, played a good and reliable keeper with the bat especially. struck a match-winning turning to the SAI Centre According to the SAI doc- when a national lockdown nearing the 45,000-mark. crucial 75-run knock in but, occasionally, you're And then his keeping, unbeaten 84 after having the second innings and going to have a few bad he's a good leader among averaged only 5.22 in his shared a century stand last six Tests. Owner & Editor Ashok Atri Ph: 0191-2464363 Mob. 9419192797, Printer & Publisher: Satish Mahajan Mob: Associate Editor Satish Mahajan 8717044445, 7889664902, Printed at Early Times Press Samadhian Road Jewel Chowk Jammu, Published at: H.No. 219 Sector 1 Housing Colony Channi Himmat Jammu. Email :- [email protected], editor.dailyjammurising.in 08 Daily Jammu Rising NATIONAL Jammu, Tuesday Aug 11, 2020 Post COVID, Indians are not afraid to travel! Former Prez Pranab Mukherjee NEW DELHI:Indians, among pore (64). France and Germany the most travelled huyman beings also rated above the global average. tests positive for COVID-19 before the COVID-19 pandemic At the other end of the spectrum, struck, are the most confident in Japan was rated the most cautious NEW DELHI:Former 'We wish former Presi- the world about resuming their in- with a score of 40, followed by the President Pranab Mukher- dent Pranab Mukherjee a ternational adventures once they Philippines (43) and Hong Kong jee said on Monday that he speedy recovery from allowed to do so. (50). They also top the list of people Other countries that scored be- has tested positive for Covid,' the Congress said on most eager to travel internation- low the global average include Swe- COVID-19. its official Twitter handle. ally in the next 12 months with 77 den, New Zealand, UK, Canada The 84-year-old re- Several leaders from per cent saying they are keen to and the United States. quested people who came in across the political spec- travel, followed by Thais at 70 per Saurabh Sardana, Chief Operat- contact with him in the last trum also wished him a cent and Indonesians at 60 per ing Officer, Blackbox Research, one week to get tested as a speedy recovery. cent. said each country's score reflects a precaution. COVID-19,' the Congress Rajasthan Chief Minister Singapore is the most favoured balancing act between a number of destination for people living in In- considerations -- the perceived im- 'On a visit to the hospital leader, who was the Presi- Ashok Gehlot tweeted, 'I dia, Indonesia, Thailand, Hong portance of tourism to the coun- for a separate procedure, I dent from 2012-17, said. have come to know former Kong and the Philippines when it try's economy, national manage- have tested positive for Congress chief spokesper- President of India Sh comes to post-lockdown travel. ment of COVID-19 cases and even COVID19 today,' he tweeted. son Randeep Surjewala Pranab Mukherjee has headcount of 18,000. to 2019 levels until 2024. This was revealed in a newly re- past experiences of similar epi- Also last week, Richard Bran- With the COVID-19 virus ram- 'I request the people who along with several other tested positive for Covid- leased study conducted jointly by demics. son's Virgin Atlantic, which is 49 paging throughout the world caus- came in contact with me in party leaders wished a 19...concerned about his social research agency Blackbox Notably, New Zealand's low case per cent owned by Delta Air Lines, ing people to shelter in their homes the last week, to please self speedy recovery to Mukher- health. Wish him a speedy Research, data provider Dynata achievement has led to the coun- filed for Chapter 15 bankruptcy for most of the last few months, the isolate and get tested for jee. recovery.' and language partner Language try's more cautious attitude to- protection in New York. This is the World Tourism Organisation Connect, Unravel Travel: Fears & wards international travel. Possibilities in a Post Coronavirus second airline owned by Branson Tourism Barometer showed a pre- that is seeking the protection of cipitous fall of 98 per cent in inter- In another finding, the Unravel (COVID-19) World. Travel study showed that contact- Cop accused in Thoothukudi custodial It examines the sentiments, pref- courts, the first being Virgin Aus- national arrivals in May this year tralia. when compared with May 2019. less travel is something travellers erences, and expectations of 10,195 would expect once they can resume people across 17 countries regard- Chapter 15 is slightly different The Barometer also uncovered a death case dies of COVID-19 from the usual Chapter 11 as it is 56 per cent decline in tourist num- travelling. ing travel in a post-COVID-19 NEW DELHI:A few designed for companies that oper- bers for the first five months of this 76 per cent of respondents indi- world. weeks ago Palthurai was ad- ate in multiple countries. year, translating into a loss of 300 cated that their preferred destina- However, with bad news continu- mitted to the jail hospital af- Virgin Atlantic based in Britain, is million tourists and $320 billion tions would be countries that offer ously emanating from the travel in- ter he tested positive for attempting to put together a pri- lost in international tourism re- more reliable contactless experi- dustry, travellers will have to put COVID-19. vate rescue package after having ceipts. ences. their plans on ice for the foresee- Earlier on July 28, head previously attempted to obtain a This is more than three times the In terms of what the future of able future as the 'new normal' in constable Murugan and travel is still some time away. British government bailout. loss during the global financial cri- travel looks like, the study found Singapore Airlines reported a sis of 2009. that e-boarding passes (41 per constable Muthuraj, two ac- Two weeks ago, travel booking cused in the case had also giant Expedia reported a steep 82 historic loss in its latest fiscal quar- Although there are hints of a cent), touchless lavatories (43 per ter (for the period April to June) of gradual and cautious resumption cent), contactless journeys be- tested positive for COVID- per cent revenue decline to $566 19. million in the second quarter (for 1.12 billion Singapore dollars ($812 of travel, confidence is low. A ma- tween airports and hotels (40 per million). jority of the World Tourism Organ- cent), no more middle seats in The Madurai bench of the period ending June) and a $577 net Madras high court had on loss. A year earlier, the firm had a Following that, it announced pay isation panel of tourism experts ex- transportation (36 per cent) and nection with the custodial tion leading to their deaths. cuts for all management and rank- pect international tourism will only digital health passports (35 per July 28 directed the Central net income of $276 million. Bureau of Investigation deaths of Jayaraj and his The father-son duo was Last week, French hotel group and-file staff, as well as an early re- recover in the second half of 2021. cent) are some of the new ideas son Bennix in Tuticorin, arrested on June 19 and was tirement programme for ground When travel can resume under a that global travellers hope to see (CBI) to file a status report Accor, which owns luxury accom- in a sealed cover on August were lodged at the Madurai lodged in Kovilpatti sub-jail modation brands like Swissotel, staff and pilots. 'new normal' travel framework, the implemented in the near future. Central Prison. for keeping their mobile Earlier, with support from gov- Unravel Travel survey found that "Governments will need to play 17 in the Thoothukudi cus- Sofitel and Raffles, posted half- todial deaths case. P Jeyraraj, 55, and his son shop open during a curfew year losses of 1.5 billion euros ernment investment arm Temasek with a score of 76, India and Thai- a key role in messaging and ensur- As many as 10 accused J Benicks, 31, were allegedly imposed amid the COVID- ($1.77 billion) compared with a and other shareholders, it man- land are tied for top position for na- ing travellers' safety, as well as em- policemen, arrested in con- tortured in the police sta- 19 lockdown. profit of 141 million euros one year aged to raise some 15 billion Singa- tionalities most confident of trav- powering the tourism industry ago. pore dollars ($10.9 billion) to elling. through investment in new tech- In addition, it announced that it weather the COVID-19 storm. Asian countries dominate the nology and innovation that would was slashing 1,000 head office jobs Geneva-based International Air countries that scored above the ensure a seamless, contactless Karnataka health minister worldwide out of a global corporate Transport Association (IATA) does global average of 61, including travel experience that is sustain- not expect air travel to be restored China (69), Indonesia (65), Singa- able," Sardana added. tests COVID-19 positive NEW DELHI:"Follow- 15% Students Enrolled In Delhi Govt ing fever, I got myself tested and found to be in- fected by coronavirus," Sri- ramulu tweeted on Sunday. Schools Not Traceable Since Lockdown He has been admitted to the Bowring Hospital in the NEW DELHI:Close to 15 per asked states and union territories to city for treatment. cent students enrolled in Delhi gov- ensure that the names of children of The minister said he is ernment schools are not "traceable" migrant workers who returned praying to God to heal him since the lockdown was announced home during the COVID-19 pan- soon so that he can get back and have not been attending the al- demic are not struck off their school to public work at the earli- ternative classes conducted online rolls.Issuing a set of guidelines, the est. or through phones, according to ministry had also directed the states Sriramulu is the fifth Deputy Chief Minister Manish Siso- to prepare a database of children minister in Karnataka to Tourism Minister C T Ravi, tive. dia. who have left the local area for their have tested positive for B C Patil were found in- Yediyurappa and Sid- Sisodia, who is also the Education homes in other states or other parts of coronavirus. fected by the virus. daramaiah are undergoing Minister, said efforts are being made the same state. Prior to him, Chief Min- Besides him, leader of treatment in a private hos- to locate these students either phys- It also suggested that the state gov- ister B S Yediyurappa, For- opposition Siddaramaiah pital, where their condition ically or telephonically to get them ernments may direct all schools to est Minister Anand Singh, too tested COVID-19 posi- is said to be stable. into the system. give admission to any child who re- "We are conducting full fledged cently returned to village without teaching learning either online or asking for any other documents, ex- through phones and teachers have cept for some identity proof. Serum to produce up to 100 mn Covid been instructed to ensure personal Universities and schools across involvement with each student. So (SMCs) should be roped in to track enrolled in over 1100 Delhi govern- the country have been shut since far, there are maximum 15 per cent these students. There are certain stu- ment schools. March 16, when the Centre an- vaccine doses for India, others students who are not traceable and nounced a countrywide classroom dents who have gone to places like "We started conducting online NEW DELHI:Serum In- are not in contact shutdown as part of measures to Uttarakhand and Bihar but are still classes for class 12 students from stitute of India on Friday said with their schools and hence not contain the COVID-19 outbreak. A connected with us and are attending April 6 and sending e-learning ma- it has entered into a new attending the classes," Sisodia told nationwide lockdown was an- the classes and doing assignments," terial or activities to those enrolled partnership with interna- PTI. nounced on March 24, which came he added. in classes nursery to eighth over tional vaccine alliance Gavi "I have been reviewing this per- into effect the next day and threw Asked about a definite number of WhatsApp or SMS. The government and Bill & Melinda Gates sonally and we have been able to economic activities out of gear, ren- the students who have not been has also provided a subsidy of Rs Foundation to accelerate trace few students, for others either dering many homeless and penni- traced, Sisodia said, "On an average 200 for internet manufacturing and delivery they are not staying at the same ad- less and leading to an exodus of mi- there are 4-5 students in every class packages to all its class 12 students of up to 100 million doses of dresses or their phone numbers grants to their home states. who are in this category. Many of who had registered for the online COVID-19 vaccines for India mentioned in our records are not While the government has largely them are class 6 students and num- classes," a senior Directorate of Edu- as well as other low and mid- traceable. I have asked that School eased restrictions, schools and col- bers for other classes are quite low". cation (DoE) official said. dle-income countries. Management Committees leges continue to remain closed. There are around 15 lakh students The HRD ministry had last month "The collaboration will provide upfront capital to SII to help them increase manu- ED Begins Questioning Of Rhea Chakraborty, facturing capacity now so will be used to support the history of partnerships with that, once a vaccine, or vac- SII to manufacture the po- Gavi and pharmaceutical cines, gains regulatory ap- tential vaccine candidates companies to manufacture Family In Money Laundering Case proval and WHO prequalifi- and for future procurement vaccines that protect against cation, doses can be of vaccines for low- and mid- meningitis, severe diarrhoea, NEW DELHI:The En- On Friday, the ED also linked to Rhea, for the Rhea has been accused by produced at scale for distri- dle-income countries via pneumonia and measles, the forcement Directorate (ED) had questioned Rhea's source of purchase and Rajput's father of abetting bution to India and LMICs as Gavi's COVAX Advance statement said. on Monday began a fresh chartered accountant (CA) ownership. his son's suicide and she part of the Gavi COVAX Market Commitment, the "We are very happy to see round of questioning of ac- and Modi. Agency sources have said had initially refused to ap- AMC mechanism as early as statement said. SII enter this global partner- tor Rhea Chakraborty and The agency is understood they "want more answers" pear before the agency cit- the first half of 2021," SII said "In an attempt to make our ship to respond to the global her family members in con- to have questioned Rhea, from Rhea over the alleged ing her appeal pending be- in a statement. fight against COVID-19 health crisis posed by nection with its probe in a who stated in her petition to mismatch between her in- fore the Supreme Court that The company has set an af- stronger and all-embracing; COVID-19," Renu Swarup, money laundering case gust 7. the court that she was in a come, expenditure and in- is slated to be heard on Au- fordable ceiling price of USD SII has partnered with Gavi secretary in the Department linked to the death of actor Showik, till now, has been live-in relationship with Ra- vestments. gust 11. 3 (around Rs 225) per dose, and the Bill & Melinda Gates of Biotechnology, Govern- Sushant Singh Rajput. grilled for about 22 hours. jput, about her friendship They said while Rhea has Her lawyer Satish it added. Foundation to advance the ment of India, said. Rhea, her brother Showik He had left the ED office with the late actor, business filed Income Tax Returns Maneshinde had said Rhea The funding will support manufacturing and delivery India has a proven track and father Indrajit around 6:30 am on Sunday dealings and the develop- stating an income of about is a law-abiding citizen and at-risk manufacturing by SII of up to 100 million doses of record of manufacturing safe Chakraborty arrived at the after an overnight question- ments that took place over Rs 14-18 lakh, the value of would cooperate with the for candidate vaccines from future COVID vaccines for and cost-effective vaccines office of the central probe ing session that began the last few years between her investments is report- probe. has filed a petition in AstraZeneca and Novavax, India and low- and middle- not only for India, but for the agency in the Ballard Estate around noon on Saturday. them. edly higher. the apex court requesting which will be available for income countries in 2021," world, she added. area around 11 am in re- Rhea was questioned for The ED's line of question- Her father, they said, is a that the case lodged by the procurement if they are suc- Serum Institute of India CEO In a similar vein, Indian sponse to their scheduled about 8 hours on Friday. ing, officials said, is revolv- retired defence personnel Bihar police against her be cessful in attaining full licen- Adar Poonawalla said. Council of Medical Research summons for Monday, offi- The agency will again ing around Rhea's income, who gets a pension of about transferred to the Mumbai sure and WHO prequalifica- Through this association, Director General Balram cials said. question the four including investments, business and Rs 1 lakh per month. police. tion, the statement said. SII seeks to ramp up con- Bhargava said: "ICMR is Later, Shruti Modi, the Rhea (28), the prime ac- professional deals, and The sources said Rhea Rhea, through her lawyer, The Bill & Melinda Gates stant efforts to save the lives deeply supportive of our cut- business manager of Rhea cused in the case, and links. told the agency that she had also shared a picture of a Foundation, via its Strategic of millions of people from ting edge vaccine research and Rajput, also arrived at record their statements un- Also under the ED's scan- made the property invest- note on Saturday which she Investment Fund, will pro- this dreadful disease, he and manufacturing prowess, the ED office. der the Prevention of ner is a property located in ments from her income, claimed was written by Ra- vide at-risk funding of USD added. of which SII is one promi- All the four were ques- Money Laundering Act the city's Khar area and an- savings and has taken bank jput to express his gratitude 150 million to Gavi, which Serum Institute has a long nent example. tioned by the agency on Au- (PMLA). other in Navi Mumbai, both loans. for her and her family. 09 Daily Jammu Rising BUSINESS Jammu, Tuesday Aug 11, 2020 M&As to pick up once moratorium ends Belarus’ Lukashenko wins sixth term with NEW DELHI, AUG 10: pany’s credit profile is un- With the moratorium an- likely to face any sharp rat- nounced by the Reserve ing action Bank of India (RBI) ending If the restructuring appli- 80% of votes amid ongoing protests on August 31, and the cash cation is approved by the flows of companies ex- lenders before the due date MINSK, Aug 10 the government, break pected to take more time to of repayment, the com- (Agencies): Election offi- something, wound, recover, a large number of pany’s credit profile is un- cials in Belarus say the offend, and expect me or firms are planning to take likely to face any sharp rat- country’s longtime someone to kneel in front advantage of the RBI’s one- ing action authoritarian leader of you and kiss them and time debt restructuring If the restructuring appli- Alexander Lukashenko the sand onto which you plan. cation is made before the has won his sixth consec- wandered? This will not Some companies will sell due date, but the lenders utive presidential term, happen.” assets to repay loans, and have reservati-ons against taking over 80% of the Three journalists from mergers and acquisitions the application, though the votes, according to pre- the independent Russian (M&As) will pick up sub- final decision is yet to be for- liminary results of TV station Dozhd were stantially among Indian year. bankers. malised, the ratings could Sunday’s election that detained after interview- firms, say bankers. Several airlines, hotels, Rating agency CRISIL be downgraded and also resulted in mass protests ing an opposition figure M&A transactions an- placed on “watch negative” travel and tourism compa- sees the following scenarios all over Belarus and a vio- and were deported. nounced till July-end by In- If the restructuring appli- nies are expected to move evolving among the Indian lent crackdown on The Organization for dia Inc was down to only their applications for one- companies for rating action: cation is made after the due demonstrators. Security and Cooperation $56.73 billion (thanks time restructuring as soon If the restructuring appli- date and repayments are The country’s central in Europe, whose assess- mainly to Jio deals) as com- as the moratorium ends. cation is approved by the missed in the interim, the election commission paign that saw massive and other injuries. ments of elections are pared to $88.8 billion in the These companies will look lenders before the due date ratings could be down- announced on Monday rallies against “It was a peaceful widely regarded as corresponding period last at selling assets, say of repayment, the com- graded to default category. that all the ballots have Lukashenko, who has protest, we weren’t using authoritative, was not been counted and ruled the ex-Soviet nation force,” said 23-year-old invited to send observers. Lukashenko took 80.23% with an iron fist for 26 protester Pavel Tsikhanouskaya had of the votes, while his years. Lukashenko has Konoplyanik, who was crisscrossed the country, E-com giants may see main opposition chal- not yet commented on the accompanying his friend tapping into public frus- lenger Sviatlana election results or the who had a plastic grenade tration with a worsening Tsikhanouskaya had only protests. fragment stuck in his economy and 9.9%. Several other cities neck. “No one will believe Lukashenko’s swaggering 25% jump in sales The announcement may across the country saw in the official results of response to the pandemic. exacerbate tensions with similar crackdowns on the vote, they have stolen Belarus, a country of 9.5 NEW DELHI, AUG 10: Sellers are also trying to opposition supporters protesters. According to our victory.” million people, has E-commerce giants Ama- quickly sell products in cate- who believe the results of the Viasna human rights Konoplyanik, whose reported more than 68,500 zon and Flipkart are ex- gories focused on summer, the vote were rigged. group, over 100 protesters legs were also cut by frag- coronavirus cases and 580 pected to achieve sales of including vacation and Thousands of people were detained, with the ments of police grenades, deaths but critics have about $600 million during travel, as the season is get- took to the streets in a number likely to be much said he doesn’t want to accused authorities of their ongoing sale events. ting over. number of Belarusian higher. leave the country but manipulating the figures This is at least 25 per cent Discounts and deals cities and towns on Interior Ministry fears that he might have to downplay the death higher compared to the The firms are offering Sunday night, protesting spokeswoman Olga no other choice. toll. business these firms would deals on products ranging the early count suggest- Chemodanova said that Two prominent opposi- Lukashenko has dis- have generated for such from smartphones, laptops ing Lukashenko’s land- police efforts to restore tion challengers were missed the virus as “psy- small-scale events during to televisions and refrigera- slide victory. order were continuing denied places on the bal- chosis” and declined to pre-Covid times, according tors. Tsikhanouskaya, a for- overnight, but wouldn’t lot, but Tsikhanouskaya, apply measures to stop its to industry insiders and an- During Prime Day sale, mer English teacher and say how many people the wife of a jailed oppo- spread, saying a lock- alysts. several handsets such as the political novice, rejected were detained. On sition blogger, managed down would have The firms are also wit- back on better delivery and Instead of making the OnePlus 7 range were sold the official figures, saying Monday morning, to unite opposition doomed the already weak nessing an increase in vol- improved last-mile connec- sellers bleed, experts say, at a discount of up to Rs “I will believe my own Belarus’ Investigative groups and draw tens of economy. He announced ume (number of orders), tivity during the sale while the firms have roped in 10,000. eyes — the majority was Committee opened a thousands to her cam- last month that he had which is 40 per cent higher discounts have remained banks to offer discounts to Among Amazon devices, for us.” criminal probe into mass paign rallies, tapping been infected but had no than the normal times. largely minimal. buyers. Echo Dot was available at Her supporters quickly riots and violence toward growing anger over a symptoms and recovered Walmart-owned Flipkart Sources say the firms are Ankur Pahwa, partner up to 50 per cent discount. took to the streets of the police officers. stagnant economy and quickly, allegedly thanks is running the 5-day ‘Big seeing a huge demand for and national leader, e-com- Headsets and speakers capital to protest what “What has happened is fatigue with to playing sports. Saving Days’ sale till Mon- electronic goods. merce and consumer inter- including that of Sony, JBL they saw as official awful,” Tsikhanouskaya Lukashenko’s autocratic Yet for some voters, day, coinciding with Ama- Amazon India witnessed net at consultancy EY India, and Boat were available at a manipulation of the vote. told reporters Sunday. rule. Lukashenko’s long, hard zon’s 48-hour Prime Day bumper sales of smart- said the offers and tie-ups heavy discount of up to 70 They faced rows of riot An AP journalist was Lukashenko was defiant line rule was a plus. sale which ended on Friday phones during the two-day with banks are indicative of per cent.This was the first police in black uniforms beaten by police and as he voted earlier in the “He is an experienced night. sale with “many items get- the efforts being made to re- event that was handled by who moved quickly to treated at a hospital. day, warning that the politician, not a house- However, Amazon ting out of stock”, according boot sales and liquidate the Amazon India team vir- disperse the demonstra- At Minsk’s Hospital No. opposition will meet a wife who appeared out of started another event on to a person familiar with the stocks in those segments. tually while working from tors, firing flash-bang 10, an AP reporter saw a tough response. nowhere and muddied Saturday called ‘Freedom event. “Also, smaller cities are home. grenades and beating dozen ambulances deliv- “If you provoke, you the waters,” retiree Igor Sale’ which would end on “There has been a good seeing a fair uptick in vol- “We had a 48-hour war them with truncheons. ering protesters with frag- will get the same Rozhov said Sunday. “We Tuesday. response for brands, espe- umes in this sale period, room set up on Amazon The brutal crackdown mentation wounds and answer,” he said. “Do you need a strong hand that “These are not dominant cially in categories such as both from value-conscious Chime which went followed a tense cam- cuts from stun grenades want to try to overthrow will not allow riots.” sale events compared to electronics, appliances and buyers as also from new smoothly without any tech- Flipkart’s Big Billion Days smartphones, as more peo- users,” said Pahwa. nical slowdowns,” said a and Amazon’s Great Indian ple are working from The China angle spokesperson. Festival, but these firms are home,” said Satish Meena, Flipkart works with over Sachin Taparia, founder Lebanon questions security chief minister expected to witness sales of a senior forecast analyst at 200,000 sellers and and chairman of commu- about $600 million,” said a Forrester Research. 250,000 small sellers such nity platform LocalCircles, person familiar with the “The sales value would as artisans, weavers, and said while its consumer quits over blast events. look good as the ticket size craftsmen, while Amazon spending survey on e-com- “In normal times these of these categories is big. has over 600,000 sellers. merce during the sale is still events would not have been "However, this time, the Industry insiders said running, initial indication is BEIRUT, Aug 10 out of the 20 ministers department and his prede- reforms demanded by the big, but now there is less companies are not focusing there is some push from that approximately 2 per (Agencies): A Lebanese resign, the Cabinet would cessor, as well as the head people. competition as shoppers are much on discounts on these sellers to offer deep dis- cent of shoppers have spent judge on Monday began effectively become a care- of the port. Dozens of peo- Protesters have clashed avoiding visiting stores.” categories as they are not counts on Chinese products more than Rs 10,000, while questioning the heads of taker government. At least ple have been questioned, with security forces over Booming business seeing competition from the and sell them quickly amid another 9 per cent of them the country's security nine members of parlia- including two former the past two days in The firms have bounced offline stores.” anti-Chinese sentiments. have spent up to Rs 10,000. agencies over last week's ment have resigned. Cabinet ministers, accord- Beirut. The demonstra- devastating blast in Beirut The August 4, blast ing to government offi- tors blame the explosion as another Cabinet minis- killed 160 people and cials. and a severe economic cri- ter resigned in protest. wounded about 6,000, in The investigation is sis on the ruling elite and Apple to shift 10% of Judge Ghassan El addition to destroying the focused on how 2,750 tons are calling for sweeping Khoury began questioning country's main port and of ammonium nitrate, a political change. Similar Major General Tony damaging large parts of highly explosive chemical demonstrations last Saliba, the head of State the capital. Losses from used in fertilizers, came to autumn fizzled out after manufacture to India in 5 years Security, according to the blast are estimated to be stored at a warehouse several weeks. state-run National News be between $10 billion to in Beirut's port for six Iran meanwhile NEW DELHI:Apple Inc jobs that will be created Agency. It gave no further $15 billion, and nearly years, and why nothing expressed concern that is expected to manufacture through PLI. details, but other generals 300,000 people were left was done about it. Western countries and are scheduled to be ques- homeless in the immediate State Security had com- mobile phones in India, The PLI scheme for mo- their allies might exploit tioned. aftermath. piled a report about the with an incremental pro- bile devices has attracted anger over the explosion Justice Minister Marie- The explosion is dangers of storing the duction value of a $29 bil- the attention of another to pursue their political lion in the next five years, global player, South Korean Claude Najm, who was believed to have been material at the port and sprayed with water and caused by a fire that ignit- sent a copy to the offices of interests. Iran supports the mostly for the export mar- giant Samsung, which has Hezbollah militant group, ket. This is based on eligibil- invested Rs 5,000 crore in a verbally attacked last ed a stockpile of explosive the president and prime week while visiting a material that had been minister on July 20. which along with its allies ity under the Production mobile plant, virtually dou- dominates the govern- Linked Incentive (PLI) bling its capacity in the damaged area, meanwhile stored at the port since On Sunday, world lead- handed her resignation to 2013. The disaster has ers and international ment and parliament. scheme, which closed on country. the prime minister on been widely blamed on organizations pledged Iranian Foreign Ministry July 31. For global players to ben- Monday, the news agency years of corruption and nearly $300 million in spokesman Abbas The move will help the efit from the scheme, they said. neglect by the entrenched emergency humanitarian Mousavi said, “It is natu- company shift production have to make phones with a She is the third Cabinet political leadership that aid to Beirut in the wake of ral for people to be frus- from China, where around production value of over minister to resign over the has governed Lebanon the devastating explosion, trated.” But he said it 95 per cent of its mobiles $200, a slot into which all of blast. since its 1975-1990 civil but warned that no money would be "unacceptable if are currently manufac- Apple’s phones fall. There A Cabinet meeting is war. for rebuilding the capital some individuals, groups tured, say analysts. They are also various investment scheduled for Monday, About 20 people have would be made available and foreign countries use point out that India could and production value con- amid speculation the gov- been detained over the until Lebanese authorities the incident as a pretext constitute around 10 per nancial incentives of 4-6 per value could easily go up be- ditions. ernment could resign en blast, including the head commit themselves to the for their purposes and cent of Apple’s global pro- cent to players who want to yond $29 billion in five Those who track the com- masse. If a total of seven of Lebanon's customs political and economic intentions.” duction at the end of five make India a global hub for years if everything remains pany in India estimate that years because, if things go manufacturing and exports. on track. Apple sells over 1.5 million well, the production value Analysts who watch Ap- Analysts estimate that the phones in the US. It has a Australia reports highest spike in daily COVID-19 deaths could hit much higher. ple say it will scale up its free-on-board value of Ap- minuscule share of the In- MELBOURNE, Aug 10 Daniel Andrews said the COVID-19 about the situation improving in An Apple spokesperson production gradually, espe- ple phones manufactured in dian smartphone market, (Agencies): Australia on Monday outbreak was "the greatest chal- Victoria. did not respond to an email cially as Pegatron, the new China is estimated at $50- where over 150 million reported its highest daily coron- lenge" the state has ever faced. Victoria, the country's second query. player in India, will take 60 billion annually. So, at smartphones are sold annu- avirus deaths with 19 fatalities dur- The number of new virus cases at most populous state, has been Two of its global vendors - time to set up its manufac- an average annual produc- ally. ing the last 24 hours, all in Victoria 322 is the lowest daily increase in struggling to control the second - Wistron and Foxconn turing facility. Pegatron has tion value in India of Currently, Apple also state, prompting the state premier to the last 12 days. All the deaths wave of COVID-19. Other states acknowledge that the COVID-19 reported in the last 24 hours were have so far been successful in man- (through Han Hoi), which only just registered its In- around $6 billion (depend- manufactures and exports health crisis was the "greatest chal- from Victoria. The premier said a aging the outbreak with already manufacture Apple dian subsidiary and is ing on the final production its mobile phones, includ- lenge" faced by the province. man in his 50s, a woman in her 60s, Queensland and New South Wales phones in India -- and a scouting for land to set up a value), India would consti- ing the new iPhone 11, but The country also registered 322 two males in their 70s, one male and reporting only one and 14 cases third entity, Pegatron, plant. tute around 10 cent of the in very small quantities new cases of confirmed infections six females in their 80s, and one respectively since Sunday. which will be setting up a However, while Apple company’s production, from India. during the same period, the lowest male and seven females in their 90s Victorians are currently in a stage new plant, have applied to will start slow in the first based on current levels. The total exports of mo- daily increase in the last 12 days. were the lastest fatalities of the dis- four lockdown. Andrews said the The coronavirus has so far claimed ease. Prime Minister Scott Morrison effects of the strict curbs, which the government to be eligi- year, analysts believe it will The direct and indirect bile phones in India stands 314 lives in Australia with 9,365 mourned the loss of lives and were reimposed on August 3, were ble under the PLI scheme reach peak production lev- jobs it will create, say ana- at a mere Rs 27,000 crore as active cases. Notably, the jump from extended his "sincere condolences yet to be seen. The state government for large-scale electronics els by the third year to meet lysts, could be to the tune of of 2019-20. The PLI scheme 200 to 300 virus deaths has taken just to the families". Morrison said, "The has now unveiled a multi-language manufacturers. the PLI norms. They esti- 240,000, based on govern- is expected to give a big fillip nine days. On August 1, Australia news is devastating no matter what television campaign featuring vic- The scheme provides fi- mate that the production ment overall projections of to the sector. reported its 200th COVID-19 death. age COVID affects people". The tims of COVID-19, including health At his daily COVID-19 update on prime minister said briefings over workers, talking about the disease Monday, Victoria state premier the weekend led him to be hopeful and the challenges. 10 Daily Jammu Rising ENTERTAINMENT Jammu, Tuesday Aug 11, 2020 5 times we fell in love with the men in Dhvani Bhanushali releases an unplugged Shakuntala Devi’s life. Don’t miss the version of Laila on her fans' requests

tarting her career have been receiving a lot drama on from voicing some of messages by my fans, Samazing numbers requesting me to sing t has been a week since questions being raised on Dilbar, Psycho Saiyaan their favourite songs for we fell in love with his sexuality and Duniya among oth- them. I decided to sing the Imaths again, and more The calm and composed ers, India's pop princess unplugged version of so with Vidya Balan for presence of Jisshu seam- Dhvani Bhanushali has Laila for my fans as a her brilliant and seamless lessly brought forth the established herself as an 'Thank You' gift for being many layers of Paritosh as performance in and as artist to watch out for. Her my biggest source of an individual. Not only Shakuntala Devi. A pow- fan-following began the inspiration and motiva- erful biopic with com- was he a great husband, day the audience heard tion. The song is very mendable performances but a doting father too. In her voice and it only close to my heart, as it's by the cast, which show- a mature conversation as cased an ambitious seen in the film, we see quadrupled when they my first solo film song woman of her time in all Anupama become quite saw her pouring her heart which makes it extra spe- her glory and flaws truly, upset with her mother for out in fun yet soulful cial. Singing it has always made for a fascinating calling her father a homo- numbers like Leja Re given me goosebumps watch that was backed by sexual. Paritosh's calm which touched 640Million and excitement. an incredible story. While response wins our heart views on YouTube and Considering most of us Vidya and Sanya's por- where he says that there is Vaaste that is at have been staying at home trayal of the complex nothing wrong with being 910Million views and to prevent the spread of mother-daughter duo are regarded as one. He chal- counting. And now, COVID-19, my team and I the bonafide stars of this lenges the traditional per- Dhvani has taken a step decided to release this ception of society that sees narrative, the men in their forward to make sure that Her fan base has always Direct Messages for her to song as a breather to my it as a matter of disgrace. lives have been solid rock her fans know how been active and makes do an unplugged version fans from their hectic This scene was quite by their side throughout. sure that they keep in of Laila. The singer want- refreshing and hard-hit- important they are in her schedules and routine Here are five times from touch with their favourite ed to do something for her ting to say the least life. With fan requests days.` the Amazon Prime Video Ajay's unwavering sup- pouring in on her digital singer. Dhvani's group of fans as they always been a With her fabulous voice film that made us want to port to his wife during handles, she has released admirers encouraged her major contributor in her and amazing performanc- surround ourselves with the lawsuit the unplugged version of to connect with them art and that is why she es, Dhvani's list of fans is such progressive and car- The relationship that Ajay Laila which was featured more through her beauti- wanted to extend this ges- only going to grow with ing gents by our side. and Anupama share will in the Zaheer Iqbal and ful voice. They put in ture to them as a thank her many songs that will Paritosh Banerji always es constantly matical skills and her surely warm everyone's Pranutan Bahl starrer requests through you. Talking about the delight us in the future. put Shakuntala Devi's Ajay Abhay Kumar, knack to perform on stage. played by the multifaceted Although before flying off hearts. The movie show- Notebook. Instagram Polls and same, Dhvani shares, `I dreams first cases a beautiful and Amit Sadh definitely to world tours, she had Jisshu Sengupta's applaud healthy relationship that is struck many heartstrings great help from a Spanish worthy performance as very rare to find. A ration- with his steadfast support companion in London. A Shakuntala Devi's hus- al and chivalrous man, How Shehnaaz Gill is hypnotising her fans! in all of his wife's choices. significant friend, confi- band Paritosh was not a Ajay too witnessed the From wanting to build her dante and a brilliant guide surprise. Despite the limit- pressures of having a lion- time she shared a few pic- own career path, to her Javier, played by Luca ed screen time, his charac- hearted world-renowned tures of her recent photo- unrelenting thoughts on Calvani, helps Shakuntala ter created a lasting mathematician in his life shoot. She is looking really impact that revived our having children, Ajay adapt to life in the UK as his mother-in-law. The classy and different wear- beliefs in having support- never imposed his along with polishing her couple grows together ing a colourful African ive partners. Willing to do thoughts and ideas on stage routines. Providing through thick and thin style dress by giving an anything in his power to Anupama (Sanya her with the rightful even as the complications make Shakuntala's dreams Malhotra) and truly worldly knowledge, the increased with the con- Indian touch with the possible, Paritosh truly respected her for all her tireless math wizard stant emotional and court- heavy jewellery. She cap- understood the burdens of opinions. quickly sheds her typical led battle. Always having tioned these pics with " Be holding back his loving Spanish boyfriend accent and becomes all set his wife's back through your own kind of beautiful wife from living her Javier's guidance to rule to take on the world with good times and bad, Ajay True sexiness" is when a dreams. As he rightly the stage her flair. We all need ticks all the boxes for woman has everything to says, 'To love Shakuntala Despite having no formal someone who would being husband material. flaunt but chooses not to is to set her free.' education, Shakuntala believe in us just as Javier Watch Shakuntala Devi show it. You feel beautiful, Ajay respecting Devi was winning the did with Shakuntala! streaming now exclusively you feel sexy you feel con- world over by her mathe- Paritosh's response to Anupama Banerji's choic- on Amazon Prime Video! fident & thus you really are. Bring out all those colours, ur culture ur tra- Laugh your heart out with your family as you drive away dation ur carisma ur beliefs & make them your style.". Shehnaaz Gill's the gloomy mood watching these 5 comedy shows fans love to see her along Rahul Subramanian, ants rehearse for their with Bigg Boss 13 winner Nishant Suri, Rahul Dua, shows and what goes on Sidharth Shukla and and Anubhav Singh Bassi. behind the scenes into cre- always wait to see their Vir Das for India ating a perfect laughter- on-screen chemistry as (Netflix) inducing set. they both featured After releasing two come- Yours Sincerely, Kanan o share pictures in also loving it. Shehnaaz very active user of Insta. Darshan Rawal's track dy specials on Netflix - Gill (Netflix) 'Bhula Dunga' which was Losing It and Abroad In this Netflix show, different avatars on Gill who is known for her On this platform, she usu- loved by the audience. Understanding, Vir Das Kanan goes through a let- Instagram is trend- jolly and childish nature ally gets connected with T Apart from this, Gill was released another special, ter he wrote when he was ing among the celebs and from Colors TV's reality her admirers by posting last seen in Tony Kakkar's titled Vir Das for India a 15, which included a list of of course, their fans are show Bigg Boss 13, is also stories or posts and this few months ago. In his set, goals, as he evaluates how song 'Kurta-Pajama'. the comedian-turned- far he has come in life. actor reflects on his life Even though Kanan takes spent growing up in India. up a poignant tone in this From Parle G to Old Monk 80-minute stand-up act, What does Emraan Hashmi want his fans to do? to chyawanprash, it's Vir his subtle and witty com- ike his cousin fans to order its copies, he Das at his very best as he ments rolled into one with Shaheen Bhatt, captioned the post, hey say a family that Amazon Funnies - Prime finds the funny side about each point makes every- Emraan Hashmi is "Thanks @s.hussainzaidi laughs together, Day Special is here to L the things that make us one burst into laughter. also fond of reading for the new gem. Super stays together. Well, make you laugh out loud. T truly Indian. Stream this Pushpavalli (Amazon books and always keeps interesting. Order your that feeling certainly holds Adding to the ongoing one-hour special by Vir Prime Video) sharing his book sugges- copy guys. Great read." true in these trying times Amazon Prime Day festiv- Das for some hearty If you prefer a comedy tions with his fans. Even Filmmaker Vishal as one looks for ways to ities, Amazon Funnies fea- laughs and a nostalgia- show over a stand-up spe- keep themselves enter- tures a stellar line-up of 14 his last Netflix web- Bhardwaj also has filled trip. cial, then Amazon Prime series, 'Bard of Blood' was described the book as a tained. There's no better comedians that sees a (Amazon Video's Pushpavalli is an adaptation of Bilal "thrilling ride that reads way to make the most of comedian perform a 10- Prime Video) your go-to option. Starring one's time spent indoors minute set every hour. The Comicstaan (Season 1 and Sumukhi Suresh, Siddiqi's book. Now, like an action film". than by watching a come- show is all set to stream on 2) on Amazon Prime Pushapavalli follows the Emraan Hashmi has Hussain Zaidi's endgame dy show with loved ones 7th August, 10 am Video is a reality show story of a girl who is shared one more new rec- narrates talks of politics, to drive away the lock- onwards. From topics like that features a bunch of obsessed with a boy like a ommendation with his betrayal, and unimagin- down blues. Here are five dealing with a breakup budding comedians who, crazy ex-girlfriend but has fans and also asked his able terror. More about S. comedy shows that you and scenes from a wed- under the guidance of never dated him. The fans to read it. Hussain Zaidi, then his can binge-watch with ding, amongst others, this Kaneez Surka, Biswa show is laced with witty Recently, Emraan previous books include your family to lighten up Prime Day Special is sure Kalyan Rath, , one-liners and relatable Hashmi shared a picture 'Black Friday', 'Mafia your mood and smile from to make you go ROFL. The Kenny Sebastian, Abish situations, evoking bouts of himself on Instagram Queens of Mumbai', ear to ear. line-up includes Sumit Mathew, Sumukhi Suresh, of laughter. Sumukhi's while holding 'The 'Dongri to Dubai', Amazon Funnies Sourav, Karthik Kumar, Zakir Khan, Neeti Patla impeccable comic timing Endgame' book and pos- 'Byculla to Bangkok', (Amazon Prime Video) Aishwarya Mohanraj, and Urooj Ashfaq, try dif- steals the show. It's a ing for the camera. He 'Mumbai Avengers', and There's nothing better Shreeja Chaturvedi, ferent genres of comedy to must-watch if you're look- thanked author S. 'Eleventh Hour', some of than 14 stand-up comedi- Nishant Tanwar, Neeti make us laugh. In addition ing for some light-hearted ans joining hands to Palta, Sapan Verma, Hussain Zaidi for the which have been adapted to their sets that'll leave laughter that shows book and also asked his into Bollywood films. spread some laughter in Sumukhi Suresh, Gaurav you in splits, you also get Sumukhi deliver a per- these trying times. Kapoor, Urooj Ashfaq, to see how these contest- formance to remember. Mouni Roy's latest post reveals this Badshah was just questioned by the Crime interesting fact about her! Branch and the reason will shock you? he beautiful and Hollywood film series well-known rap- Rapper Badshah will be gorgeous Mouni 'Harry Potter' with her per and singer, questioned by the Crime TRoy is finally back travelling bag. While ABadshah who has Branch today. He was in Mumbai from Abu sharing the picture, she given such wonderful questioned yesterday too. 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Alia Bhatt, Ranbir Kapoor racket case'. stats such as followers, Roy enacted the iconic and Akaneni Nagarjun in According to ANI reports, views and comments. scene from the popular lead roles. 11 Daily Jammu Rising HEALTH Jammu, Tuesday Aug 11, 2020 Embryos could be vulnerable to Rice cookers may be used to disinfect COVID-19 in second week of pregnan- used N95 respirator masks new study has found that N95 cy: Study Arespirators, origi- uman embryos nally intended for one- could be suscepti- time-use, could be reused ble to COVID-19 after 50 minutes of dry H heat in an electric cooker, as early as the second week of pregnancy, if the such as a rice cooker or mother gets sick, poten- Instant pot. N95 respirator tially affecting the chances masks are the gold stan- of a successful pregnancy, dard of personal protec- according to a study. tive equipment that pro- Scientists at the UK's tect the wearer against air- University of Cambridge borne droplets and parti- and California Institute of cles, such as the coron- Technology in the US avirus that causes found that genes thought COVID-19. to play a role in how the The University of Illinois, SARS-CoV-2 virus infects Urbana-Champaign study our cells have been found decontaminated N95 res- to be active in embryos as pirators inside and out early as during the second while maintaining their or the fit of an N95 respi- the cooker at around 100 the cooker, the tempera- week of pregnancy. filtration and fit. rator,” Verma said. “Any degrees Celsius or 212 ture should be maintained While initially recognised Led by civil and environ- sanitation method would Fahrenheit for 50 minutes, at 100 degrees Celsius for as causing respiratory dis- surface of cells in our Gene expression requires Goetz said. mental engineering pro- need to decontaminate all decontaminated the 50 minutes and a small ease, the SARS-CoV-2 body, the researchers that the DNA code is first Professor David Glover, fessors Thanh ‘Helen’ surfaces of the respirator, masks, inside and out, towel should cover the virus, which causes explained. Both the spike copied into an RNA mes- also from Cambridge and Nguyen and Vishal but equally important is from four different classes bottom of the cooker to COVID-19 disease, also protein and ACE2 are then sage, which then directs Caltech, noted that genes Verma, the researchers maintaining the filtration of virus, including a coro- keep any part of the respi- affects many other organs, cleaved, allowing genetic the synthesis of the encod- encoding proteins that published their findings efficacy and the fit of the navirus -- and did so more rator from coming into they said. material from the virus to ed protein. make cells susceptible to in the journal respirator to the face of effectively than ultraviolet direct contact with the Advanced age and obesity enter the host cell. "Our work suggests that infection by the novel Environmental Science the wearer. Otherwise, it light. Then, they tested the heating element. are risk factors for compli- The virus manipulates the the human embryo could coronavirus become and Technology Letters. will not offer the right filtration and fit. However, multiple masks cations but questions con- host cell's machinery to be susceptible to COVID- expressed very early on in “A cloth mask or surgical protection.” “We built a chamber in can be stacked to fit inside cerning the potential allow the virus to replicate 19 as early as the second the embryo's develop- mask protects others from The researchers hypothe- my aerosol-testing lab the cooker at the same effects on foetal health and and spread, they said. week of pregnancy if the ment. droplets the wearer might sised that dry heat might specifically to look at the time, Nguyen said. successful pregnancy for The researchers found pat- mother gets sick," said "This is an important stage expel, but a respirator be a method to meet all filtration of the N95 respi- The researchers see poten- those infected with SARS- terns of expression of the Professor Magdalena when the embryo attaches mask protects the wearer three criteria—decontami- rators, and measured par- tial for the electric-cooker CoV-2 remain largely genes ACE2, which pro- Zernicka-Goetz, who to the mother's womb and by filtering out smaller nation, filtration and fit -- ticles going through it,” method to be useful for unanswered, according to vide the genetic code for holds positions at both the undertakes a major particles that might carry without requiring special Verma said. “The respira- health care workers and the researchers. the SARS-CoV-2 receptor, University of Cambridge remodelling of all of its tis- the virus,” Nguyen said. preparation or leaving tors maintained their fil- first responders, especial- In the journal Open and TMPRSS2, which pro- and Caltech. sues and for the first time High demand during the any chemical residue. tration capacity of more ly those in smaller clinics Biology, the researchers vides the code for a mole- "To know whether this starts to grow, Glover COVID-19 pandemic has They also wanted to find a than 95% and kept their or hospitals that do not described how they used cule that cleaves both the really could happen, it said. created severe shortages method that would be fit, still properly seated on have access to large-scale technology to culture viral spike protein and the now becomes very impor- He added that COVID-19 for health care providers widely accessible for peo- the wearer’s face, even heat sanitization equip- human embryos through ACE2 receptor, allowing tant to know whether the could affect the ability of and other essential work- ple at home. after 20 cycles of deconta- ment. In addition, it may the stage they normally infection to occur. ACE2 and TMPRSS2 pro- the embryo to properly ers, prompting a search They decided to test an mination in the electric be useful for others who implant in the body of the These genes were teins are made and implant into the womb or for creative approaches to electric cooker, a type of cooker.” may have an N95 respira- mother to look at the activ- expressed during key become correctly posi- could have implications sanitisation. device many people have The researchers created a tor at home—for example, ity - or 'expression' - of key stages of the embryo's tioned at cell surfaces. for future foetal health. “There are many different in their pantries. video demonstrating the from a pre-pandemic genes in the embryo. On development, and in parts If these next steps are also The team said that further ways to sterilise some- They verified that one method. They note that home-improvement proj- the surface of the SARS- of the embryo that go on taking place, it is possible research is required using thing, but most of them cooking cycle, which the heat must be dry ect—and wish to reuse it, CoV-2 virus are large to develop into tissues that that the virus could be stem cell models and in will destroy the filtration maintains the contents of heat—no water added to Nguyen said. 'spike' proteins. Spike pro- interact with the maternal transmitted from the non-human primates to teins bind to ACE2, a pro- blood supply for nutrient mother and infect the better understand the risk. tein receptor found on the exchange. embryo's cells," Zernicka- Moderna vaccine candidate protects Long-term symptoms likely to be experienced by hospitalised COVID-19 patients identified mice from COVID-19: Study cientists, including recovery may take months still experiencing. ward, they said. S biotechnology with SARS-CoV-2 virus researchers. mice with sub-protective one of Indian origin, and it is vital specialist The most prevalent symp- The third most prevalent company's vaccine either five or 13 weeks The latest study found doses of mRNA-1273 and have identified a pat- rehabilitation is on hand tom was fatigue, the symptoms, the Ucandidate protect- after the second injection that the investigational then challenged the mice S ed mice from infection were protected from viral vaccine also induced with SARS-CoV-2. tern of longer-term symp- to support them. This researchers said, adding researchers said were neu- toms likely to be experi- research gives an impor- over 60 per cent of people ropsychological. with SARS-CoV-2, the replication in the lungs robust CD8 T-cell respons- The mice showed no evi- enced by people hospi- tant insight into patient who had been treated on a They found that almost virus that causes COVID- and nose, the researchers es in mice. dence of enhanced lung talised with the COVID-19 needs, and that will help ward reported fatigue, one-quarter of the people 19, according to a study said. Mice challenged It did not induce the type pathology or excessive infection, which include shape services in the com- and one-third of them who had been on a ward published in the journal seven weeks after only a of cellular immune mucus production, indi- fatigue, breathlessness, munity," Sivan said. described it as moderate and just under half of the Nature on Wednesday. single dose of 1 mcg or 10 response that has been cating the vaccine did not psychological distress and The research team fol- or severe. people who had been in The findings by scientists, mcg of mRNA-1273 were linked to vaccine-associat- cause enhanced disease, a general decline in quali- lowed 100 people recover- They noted that for intensive care had some of including those from the also protected against ed enhanced respiratory the researchers found. The ty of life. The study, pub- ing from COVID-19, four- patients who had been in the symptoms of PTSD. National Institute of viral replication in the disease (VAERD), accord- team noted that the data lished in the Journal of to-eight weeks after being intensive care, 72 per cent "PTSD symptoms are a Allergy and Infectious lung, they said. NIAID ing to the researchers. from these studies, com- Medical Virology, found discharged from hospital reported fatigue. Of those, well-recognised compo- Diseases (NIAID) in the Vaccine Research Center This rare, allergic-type bined with data from that some patients, partic- in Leeds. more than half said it was nent of post-intensive care US, show that the vaccine, (VRC) scientists worked inflammation was seen in studies in nonhuman pri- ularly those who had been The COVID-19 survivors moderate or severe. unit syndrome caused by known as mRNA-1273, with investigators from individuals vaccinated mates and Phase-1 clinical in intensive care, had were divided into two The study found that the a variety of factors includ- induced neutralising anti- the University of Texas at with a whole-inactivated testing, support the evalu- symptoms associated with groups: those who had second most common ing fear of dying, invasive bodies in mice when given Austin to identify the respiratory syncytial virus ation of mRNA-1273 in cases of post-traumatic become critically ill and symptom was breathless- treatment, pain, delirium, as two intramuscular atomic structure of the (RSV) vaccine in the 1960s, clinical efficacy trials. stress disorder (PTSD). needed intensive care -- 32 ness. inability to communicate, injections of a 1-micro- spike protein on the sur- they said. The researchers The researchers also "COVID-19 is a new ill- people were in this cate- People in both groups weakness, immobility, ness and we have very lit- gory; and those who were said they had feelings of and sensory problems and gramme (mcg) dose three face of the novel coron- explained that VAERD explained how their prior tle information on longer- treated on a ward without breathlessness which had sleep deprivation," the weeks apart. avirus. can occur when a vaccine research on a candidate term problems in individ- needing intensive care -- not existed before they researchers said. Additional experiments This structure was used by induces an immune MERS-CoV vaccine paved uals after discharge from 68 people were in this cat- contracted COVID-19, More than two-thirds found that mice given two Moderna in the develop- response that is not strong the way for a rapid hospital," Manoj Sivan, egory. according to the (68.8 per cent) of patients injections of the 1-mcg ment of the vaccine candi- enough to protect against response to the COVID-19 Associate Clinical Patients were contacted researchers. in the intensive care dose and later challenged date, according to the infection. They vaccinated outbreak. Professor at the by a member of the hospi- This was higher in the group and just under half University of Leeds in the tal's rehabilitation team group that had been the (45.6 per cent) of the other UK. and asked a series of ques- illest, the intensive care group said their overall "The emerging evidence is tions about their recovery group versus those who quality of life had deterio- Alcoholism drug may help in fight that for some, the road to and symptoms they were had been treated in a rated, they noted. against COVID-19, study says Human sperm swims in entirely different way than isulfiram, the med- First, as previously ication used to treat demonstrated in vitro with alcoholism, may SARS and MERS coron- earlier thought helpD in the fight against aviruses, it is a covalent SARS-CoV-2, the virus inhibitor, they said. n a breakthrough for Gadelha from the incredibly high rate, they researchers, the otter-like that causes COVID-19, It fights COVID-19 symp- fertility science, scien- University of Bristol in the were able to scan the spinning of human sperm according to a study. The toms such as the signifi- Itists have shattered the UK. "The sperms' rapid sperm swimming freely in is however complex: the researchers from National cant decrease in reduced universally accepted view and highly synchronised 3D. The study, published sperm head spins at the Research University glutathione, which is an of how sperm 'swim'. spinning causes an illu- in the journal Science same time that the sperm Higher School of important antioxidant, Economics (HSE) in Russia according to the About 300 years ago, sion when seen from Advances, revealed the tail rotates around the noted that the structural researchers. Antonie van above with 2D micro- sperm tail is, in fact, swimming direction. elements of the novel coro- This deficiency may lead Leeuwenhoek used one of scopes -- the tail appears wonky and only wiggles This is known in physics navirus that are less sub- to severe manifestations of the earliest microscopes to to have a side-to-side sym- on one side. While this as precession, much like ject to mutation during its the disease, they said. describe human sperm as metric movement, like eels should mean the sperm's when the orbits of Earth evolution should be cho- The Russian chemists said having a "tail, which, in the water, as described one-sided stroke would and Mars precess around sen as a target for the they were also the first to when swimming, lashes by Leeuwenhoek in the have it swimming in cir- the sun. potential treatment. predict the potential effi- Otherwise, a medication ciency of neratinib, an irre- with a snakelike move- 17th century," Gadelha cles, sperm have found a This discovery, with its effective against one strain versible tyrosine kinase ment, like eels in the added. clever way to adapt and novel use of 3D micro- would no longer be effec- inhibitor, against SARS- water". Using state-of-the-art 3D swim forwards. scope technology com- tive against another, they CoV-2. This is an optical illusion, microscopy and mathe- "Our discovery shows bined with mathematics, said. The best candidates According to the according to the new matics, the research team sperm have developed a may provide fresh hope for this are conservative researchers, the tests that study. has pioneered the recon- swimming technique to for unlocking the secrets proteins, such as the completely stop its repro- show unusually high lig- were performed on July SARS-CoV-2 virus main 27, 2020, demonstrated "Human sperm figured struction of the true move- compensate for their lop- of human reproduction. duction inside the body, and efficiency at the active protease M pro, according the researchers said. centre of SARS-CoV-2 that disulfiram really out if they roll as they ment of the sperm tail in sidedness and in doing so "With over half of infertili- to the study published in The potential drugs were main protease Mpro, but inhibits M pro in 100 nm swim, much like playful 3D. Using a high-speed have ingeniously solved a ty caused by male factors, the Mendeleev taken from the database of only disulfiram 4 retains concentration, which con- otters corkscrewing camera capable of record- mathematical puzzle at a understanding the human Communications journal. medications approved by stable interactions. firmed the results of the through water, their one- ing over 55,000 frames in microscopic scale: by cre- sperm tail is fundamental In addition to being resist- the US Food and Drug Most commonly used for modelling. sided stoke would average one second, and a micro- ating symmetry out of to developing future diag- ant to mutations, M pro Administration (FDA). treating alcoholism, disul- The second substance -- plays a major role in coro- neratinib -- demonstrated itself out, and they would scope stage with a piezo- asymmetry," said nostic tools to identify The modelling data firam fights SARS-CoV-2 navirus replication, which demonstrated that sul- in two ways, the activity on M pro, but it swim forwards," said electric device to move the Gadelha. unhealthy sperm," means that its inhibition is phur-containing drugs researchers said. was insufficient for clinical study author Hermes sample up and down at an According to the Gadelha noted. able to slow down or even use, they said. BACK PAGE 12 Daily Jammu Rising Jammu, Tuesday Aug 11, 2020 DGP sanctions scholarship for 11 wards of s deceased police personnel, meritorious Meets several delegations, individuals at Public Darbar SRINAGAR, AUGUST Self Help Group Associa- scholarship for 03 wards of SPOs 10:Scores of deputations tion apprised the Advisor SRINAGAR, AUGUST favour of Ifra Ayoub, Adnan have secured above 80% and individuals today called about various issues being 10: Continuing with its en- Farooq, Sumaira Farooq, marks in annual examina- on Advisor to Lieutenant faced by them. Governor, Farooq Khan at Besides these delegations, deavour to provide financial Arsalan Ahmad, Nittan Ku- tion of Class 10th/12th dur- LG Grievance Cell at dozens of individuals from aid and boost the morale of mar, Nitisah Kumar, Mu- ing the academic session Church Lane here for reso- Srinagar, Kupwara, Bandi- the wards of Police person- naza Muzaffer, Shahid 2019-2020. Under this or- lution of their issues and pora, Budgam, Pulwama, nel, Director General of Po- Muzaffar, Natasha Devi, der Rupees four thousand grievances. Anantnag, Rafiabad and lice, J&K Shri Dilbag Singh Dilpreet Singh and Romani each has been sanction in A many as 40 deputations other areas also met the Ad- sanctioned scholarship in Gupta, all wards of de- favour of Sahhil Charak and and individuals met Advisor visor and flagged their is- favour of 14 school going ceased police personnel Sohrab Ajaz for securing Khan and apprised him of sues and grievances before their issues and demands the Advisor and sought wards vide two different or- pursing eduction in differ- above 80% marks in class besides seeking an early res- early redressal for the same. ders of Police Headquar- ent classes. 10th and Rupees Six thou- olution for the same. The Advisor listened to ters. Meanwhile, meritorious sand each has been sanc- A deputation of Rehbar- proposal of salary hike be- mental issues and concerns Another deputation from each of them patiently and Under order number scholarship out of Police tioned in favour of Suhail e-Khel sought regulariza- sides other benefits. before the Advisor. Watlab Sopore took up var- assured them that all of 2127 of 2020, Rupees Ru- Pariwar Fund has been Ahmad Khan for securing tion of their services and A deputation of retired Similarly, a deputation of ious developmental issues their genuine demands will peess five thousand each sanctioned in favour of 3 over 85% marks in class early resolution of their be redressed on priority police officers demanded NIS Community Coaches like roads, water supply, has been sanctioned in wards of serving SPOs who 12th.The amount has been pending service matters. removal of pay anomaly demanded continuation of electricity etc with the Advi- while as several grievances Another deputation of the while a deputation of their services and early re- sor and sought immediate were sent on spot to the rele- National Youth Corps Sarpanches from Baramulla lease of their pending redressal of these issues. vant departments for their (NYC) demanded change in brought several develop- salaries. Similarly a deputation of early resolution. Religious heads have huge role towards COVID-19: Govt creating awareness regarding COVID-19: Samoon inaugurates online IMPACT evacuates 2,99,540 stranded JK Advisor Baseer Khan residents; 2,07,241 training under Samagra Shiksha via Lakhanpur, 32,000 Grade II & III teachers to be trained through DIETs 92,299 through SRINAGAR, AUGUST mentors all support during special trains 10: A massive online Inte- the entire period of this train- JAMMU, AUGUST grated Multidisciplinary ing programme. 10: The Jammu and Kash- Professional Advancement Director School Education mir Government has evacu- Course for Teachers (IM- Kashmir, Younis Malik also ated about 2,99,540 JK res- PACT) training programme appreciated the efforts of Re- idents, stranded in other commenced here today un- source Persons from School parts of the country due to der Samagra Shiksha, with Education Department and COVID lockdown, via its formal e-inauguration by NCERT for designing the Lakhanpur and through SRINAGAR, AUGUST that a comprehensive policy strictly implementing these Principal Secretary School course modules for these special trains and buses till 10: Advisor to Lieutenant for opening of religious in- guidelines. Education, Dr. Asgar teachers. He added that IM- date amid strict observance Governor, Baseer Ahmad stitutions across Jammu Financial Commissioner, Samoon. PACT training shall inculcate of all necessary guidelines Khan, today described the and Kashmir is being Health & Medical Educa- Based on need assess- requisite skills amongst target and Standard Operating role of religious heads from worked out keeping in view tion, emphasized that we ment, the short course enti- trainees. Procedures. all the sects across the valley the prevailing situation in have no other option than to tled IMPACT has been de- Later, Dr. Arun Manhas, As per the official data re- as of immense significance the Union territory. observe the precautions un- signed with comprehensive Project Director Samagra ceived in this regard, the towards motivating people Advisor further empha- compromisingly to contain features to be conducted in Shiksha told that training is Jammu and Kashmir ad- for strict adherence to all sized that administration the spread of corona. three phases including Face starting from Doda District of ministration has received necessary preventive proto- needs the support of reli- Divisional Commissioner to Face mode (for five days), J&K in which about four hun- 110 special trains at Jammu cols regarding COVID-19 to gious institutions in its battle Kashmir requested the reli- and Udhampur railway sta- Field work (Twenty one dred Grade 2nd and 3rd contain the spread of this against Corona virus to gious heads to strictly ob- tions from different states days) and Reflection and teachers of two zones Ghat global pandemic. make an end to this infec- serve all the mandatory and UTs, so far, with about Advisor, while addressing tion. He said that all the SOPs to be issued shortly by Assessment (three days). and Doda are participating. 92,299 passengers while the religious heads and oth- SOPs announced by author- the administration while The course module has The training is being con- about 2,07,241 persons been developed by faculty ducted through DIET using from other states and UTs ers during a meeting held ities regarding the unlock- unlocking the religious members of NCERT New JKKN platform and is being including 906 from abroad here through video confer- ing of these places should be places. Delhi and 16 experts from designed to address the 10 Pratham Facilitator provided by ten Resource have been evacuated by the encing in this regard, em- propagated among the be- The participating reli- the UT of J&K which will fo- gaps in the teaching /peda- (PFs) at University of Persons supported by five government through phasized the need and im- lievers by their respective gious clerics also gave their cus on providing knowledge gogical skills of these teach- Jammu. These trained Re- Course Education Mentors Lakhanpur till date. portance of raising leaders from their available suggestions regarding open- to teachers, understanding ers. He added that a sepa- source Persons will further (CEMs) and Pratham Facilita- As per the detailed awareness among the peo- platforms. ing of these institutions and and skills on the generic rate guideline for the impart the training to tar- tors (PFs). breakup of the figures, ple about the benefits of ob- Baseer Khan also said that assured that all the SOPs concerns such as under- conduct of the IMPACT in geted teachers in a phased The IMPACT course coor- about 1455 stranded pas- serving these health precau- the time tested techniques and guidelines issued by the standing of learners, school phase wise manner has also manner through existing dinator from NCERT, New sengers have entered tions to save human lives of wearing a face mask, government would be im- based assessment, pre- been developed, which will digital platform- J&K Delhi Dr.Ram Babu pareek through Lakhanpur from from this dreaded infection. maintaining social distanc- plemented in letter and school and foundational lit- help UT level course experts Knowledge Network follow- along with his team shall also August 09 to August 10 The meeting was at- ing and use of sanitizers spirit. eracy and numeracy and and mentors to conduct the ing all SOPs of Covid-19. be available for providing mornings while 879 pas- tended by Financial Com- should be entrenched deep Later, Advisor addressed teaching-learning in multi- course for more than Prof. Ranjana Arora, Direc- support. sengers have reached today missioner Health & Medical into psyche of people so that the religious heads from all grade situations and also on 30,000 teachers in the UT tor CIET NCERT, briefed Dr. Manhas also thanked in the 89th Delhi COVID Education, Atal Dulloo; Divi- each of them is religiously the famous shrines and reli- subject specific pedagogy in with adequate assessment about the training and UNICEF team who is pro- special train at Jammu. So sional Commissioner Kash- followed. He maintained gious places requesting the area of Environmental for certification. This collab- stressed that continuous viding technical support far, 89 trains have reached mir, PK Pole; all Deputy that each of us have to play them to use their pulpits to Studies, Languages, Mathe- orative effort of NCERT and training of teachers is signifi- through "UNILearn" - an Jammu with a total of Commissioners of Kashmir our role more responsibly to make people understand matics, Social Sciences and the UT of Jammu and Kash- cantly important especially online national learning 76,603 stranded passen- division, Wakf Board au- curb the pace of spread of that by observing these Science. Special care has mir will raise the competen- during the Covid-19 crisis platform that hosts dynamic gers belonging to different thorities along with promi- this disease. He observed guidelines they not only districts while 15,696 pas- been taken to focus on en- cies of these teachers to ad- when schools are closed education, skills and other nent religious heads from that it is not so difficult protect themselves but are hancement of teaching skills dress the needs of diverse across the country. New peda- content. He also thanked sengers have reached Ud- hampur in 21 special trains, each district. given the success few na- protecting the lives of others and sensitivity for integrat- students in their classroom gogical skills must be incul- Resource Persons from so far. Advisor Khan informed tions have achieved by as well. ing social concerns, values and improve their learning cated among educators in a Pratham team. and social –personal quali- outcomes. routine manner, she added Among others who were ties in the classroom Dr Samoon further re- saying that under New Edu- present during the pro- processes by these teachers. vealed that NCERT in col- cation Policy 2020, more fo- gramme were Prof. A. K. Ra- Div Com reviews progress on Principal Secretary, while laboration with Samagra cus has been laid on profes- jput- Chairperson elaborately explaining the Shiksha J&K conducted a sional development of NISHTHA, Peerzada Mush- broad contours of the pro- five day Capacity Building teachers especially those deal- taq-Field Officer Samagra gram, told that it aims for Workshop for 216 Union ing with elementary levels. Shiksha and Ghulam Rasool Z- MORH/ Zojila tunnels the training of Grade 2nd Territory Resource Persons Director School Education Mir who is the Coordinator and 3rd teachers (erstwhile (UTRPs), 16 Course Educa- Jammu, Anuradha Gupta as- for this Programme at Sam- RReTs) through a course tion Mentors (CEMs) and sured the participants and agra Shiksha. Stresses for cent percent manpower arrangement, level-2 quarantine facilities for them SRINAGAR, AUGUST 10: The Divisional Commis- sioner Kashmir, Pandurang Pandit community rejects fake news K Pole today chaired a meet- ing to review pace and progress made on Z- Morh regarding Waterkhani Temple and Zojila tunnels connect- ing Kashmir with the KUPWARA, AU- heavy snowfall in Febru- they assured all possible Pandit Community for Ladakh region. GUST 10: A group of 13 ary, this year and the tomb support and we are to en- clearing the air on fake At the outset, Executive Kashmiri Pandits headed of the Temple had fallen in sure renovation of the news and simultaneously Director, NHIDCL, gave a by Rakesh today called the nearby LalKhul,” said Temple on religious basis, assured them of every sup- detailed PowerPoint Presen- upon Deputy Commis- Rakesh. said Rakesh, flanked by his port from administration. tation (PPP) of Z-Morh tun- within 15 days period to ex- pleted before it’s set dead- shall look into the issue and sioner Kupwara, Anshul He added that since fellow members. He said the district as a nel, construction of ap- pedite the work process. line.It was further informed address it on priority. Garg and apprised him there are 500 government “We unanimously con- whole does not tolerate the proach roads, lanes, He instructed concerned that 14.083 km long Zojila He also directed con- about the fake news that employees residing in demn the act of the mis- mischievous acts like this protective walls, drains be- to mobilize the manpower tunnel is constructed to fa- cerned to identify alternate has been viral on facebook Nutnussa migrant colony, chievous person who is and whosoever is behind sides the road and other before August- 20 and es- cilitate all weather connec- sites for the dumping pur- regarding demolition of the employees decided to hell-bent upon to vitiate this mischief should apolo- projects. tablish level-2 quarantine fa- tivity between Srinagar and pose instead of the earlier cility to facilitate them bet- Leh. one which is close to the Temple at Waterkhani contribute some amount the century old communal gize for his mistake for the The chair was informed ter medical treatment in The meeting also deliber- stream besides instructed on Kupwara. to refurbish the said Tem- harmony”, said Rakesh, larger interest of the soci- that the work process was going on in full swing and case any employee contracts ated over various other proj- early identification of sites The pandit group con- ple and on Saturday they adding that he is son of the ety. COVID-19 infection. ects to be taken up by for the helipad. demned this act and called visited the Waterkhani soil and all the local people The DC also said that against 169 meters target 216 meters were achieved The meeting was in- NHIDCL. Among others, the meet- it a handy work of the mis- Temple site and decided to and panchs and sarpanchs people should take utmost formed that the deadline for The Div Com emphasized ing was attended by Execu- chievous person responsi- work on its repairs with have assured him support care while reacting to such instead in the month of July. Div Com directed con- the tunnel is December-21, on early clearance of pend- tive Director, NHIDCL, ble for circulating the fake due permission of con- for renovation of the Tem- malicious social media 2023 however, a bonus up ing liabilities of vendors, Anand Pahal, General Man- news on social media. cerned Revenue authori- ple. news and instead should cerned to arrange cent per- cent manpower arrange- to Rs 400 crores shall be workers, hoteliers, shop- ager Project, Praveen “The fact is that the tem- ties. The Deputy Commis- contact administration for ment and install all provided to the concerned keepers and instructed that Ahlawal and others con- ple was damaged due to In fact, on our request, sioner appreciated the the clarifications. machinery and equipment agency if the project is com- the concerned committee cerned. DLSA Shopian launches week long ‘Plantation Drive’ SHOPIAN, AUGUST 10: District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) Shopian, The drive was launched by planting Conifer saplings in the District Court district for planting these in their respective areas. today lunched a week-long “Plantation drive” at District Court Complex here. Complex and the Forest Department had provided 100 Conifer saplings for Besides the DLSA Staff, TLSC Staff, Retainer Lawyers and Para Legal Volun- The drive was inaugurated by Chairman District Legal Services Authority the purpose of planting them within the court premises and at all Legal Aid Clin- teers (PLV’s) were present on the occasion. Shopian in presence of Secretary District Legal Services Authority Shopian ics, Village Legal Care and support centers of the district. Keeping in view the Covid-19 pandemic the SOP issued by government and so- and Chairman Tehsil Legal Services Committee Shopian. The Conifer saplings were distributed among the Para-Legal volunteers of the cial distancing was maintained during the drive.

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