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Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi (SAW) 3 LeT Men Celebrated With Religious Fervor Involved In Killing Devotees Throng Dargah Hazratbal, Other Shrines, Attend Special Prayers of BJP Workers: IGP

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Srinagar: Amid ongoing Farooq Abdullah Barred COVID-19 pandemic, Eid-e-Milad- From Offering Prayers un-Nabi (SAW) was on Friday celebrated with full reverence, de- At Hazratbal: NC votion and religious fervor across Jammu and Kashmir while the ational Conference on Friday denounced the incumbent government for barring Party biggest congregations were held NPresident, Member of Parliament from Srinagar at Dargah Hazratbal where the Dr. Farooq Abdullah from offering Friday prayers holy relic of Prophet Muhammad at Asar-e-Sharief Hazratbal following Eid-e-Milad (SAW) was displayed for the devo- Observance. Party General Secretary Ali Mohammad tees after every prayer of the day. Sagar in a statement issued here strongly denounced The day marks the birth anni- the administration move for restraining Dr. Farooq to Agencies militants” seems preplanned. versary of Prophet Muhammad his house and disallowing him from offering Friday “Involvement of local militants congregational prayers at Dargah Sharif, terming the (SAW) and is being observed on the measure as blatant interference in one's fundamen- Srinagar: A day after three like Nissar Ahmad Khanday, 12th day of Rabi-ul-Awal-the third tal rights and religious affairs. Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) lead- Abass Sheikh of Khudwani is month of the Islamic calendar. the glimpse of the holy relic. played to the people including He said such tactics besides going against the ers were killed, the Kashmir police coming to the fore. There is possi- Witnesses said that hundreds Biggest gathering took place at women, children and elderly. freedom of religion enshrined in the country's consti- chief on Friday said that the vehi- bility of involvement of a (foreign of devotees thronged the Hazrat- the Friday congregational prayers Emotional scenes were also tution are also unheard of in the emancipated world. cles used by the militants while militant also,” he said. bal shrine today where they had after which the holy relic was dis- witnessed as people | More on P2 “The administration blocked the residence of the carrying out the attack was seized. Giving further details about the party president on Friday morning and stopped him According to a local news gath- incident, he said, “The militants from offering prayers at Dargah Hazratbal. The party condemns this infringement of fundamental right to ering agency, Inspector General came in an alto car belonging to pray, especially on the occasion of Milad –Un- Nabi of Police (IGP) Kashmir zone, Altaf, a local, and came close to the Special arrangements were put in place for the (SAW) observance. It is the one of the steepest Vijay Kumar while talking to re- vehicle and fired indiscriminate- devotees to celebrate the day and special attention was paid to developments in Kashmir post unilateral, unconsti- porters said that the attack “car- ly, injuring them and later suc- tutional and undemocratic abrogation of Article 370, ried by three Lashkar-e-Toiba cumbed | More on P2 COVID-19 protocols to ensure social distancing and other SOPs at various 35-A to not allow people to offer prayers,” he said. shrines including Hazratbal and other revered shrines across Jammu and Kashmir. 9 BJP leaders, Workers Killed In Last 4 Months Ensure Uninterrupted Drinking Water, Jahangeer Ganaie COVID Claims he killing of three BJP workers in Qazigund belt of Kulgam district of South Kashmir on Thursday has taken the number of total BJP workers/leaders Five Lives, 566 Test Power Supply To People: LG to Officers T killed by militants in four months to nine. Yesterday evening, three BJP workers namely Fida Hussain, who was a BJP’s Yuva Morcha General Secretary, Positive in J&K Reviews Winter Preparedness, Sets Deadlines For Replacement Of Transformers BJP worker Umar Ramzan, both residents of Y K Pora, | More on P2 Jahangeer Ganaie SO News Desk LG, Abdullahs, Others Condemn Srinagar: At least five patients who were Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor, tested positive for COVID-19, died on Friday Manoj Sinha Friday directed the he Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and mainstream political party leaders in Jammu and Kashmir on Friday condemned the killing of three BharatiyaJanata taking the death toll up to 1,471 in the Union officers to put committed efforts to T Party (BJP) workers in South Kashmir’s Qazigund area last evening. Lt Governor Territory while 566 positive cases were re- ensure uninterrupted drinking wa- strongly condemned the killing of political workers. Expressing his anguish over the ported across Jammu and Kashmir, thus ter and power supply & timely resto- killings, the Lt Governor said that the perpetrators of violence are the enemies of humani- pushing the tally of cases to 94,330 so far. ration, availability of public utilities ty and such cowardly acts cannot be justified. Law shall take its course and the guilty shall be Of the total 93,330 cases, 56,702 are from like firewood, ration, medicines and dealt with sternly, he added. The Lt Governor assured all the possible | More on P2 Kashmir and 37,628 from Jammu division. other basic amenities and essential Officials told a local news gather- supplies during the winter. ing agency that among 566 new Sinha while reviewing the cases, 347 belong to Kashmir di- winter preparedness and logistic officers to adopt a proactive ap- snow bound areas. vision while as 219 are from arrangements of various depart- proach to address the needs and He asked them to be responsive Jammu division, adding ments in a meeting here at Raj requirements of the people; espe- and take comprehensive measures Security Of Political that the total number of Bhavan, directed the concerned cially those living in far-flung and to minimize the | More on P2 positive cases in Kashmir Leaders Our Priority: Govt division have reached to 56,702 including Two LeT Junaid Shah to ensure to provide all security to po- 50,877 recoveries and litical workers here,” Advisor to Lieu- 978 deaths while as total K K Sharma Appointed Associates Arrested Srinagar: The government on Fri- tenant Governor R R Bhatnagar told a number of positive cases day said the security of political work- local news gathering agency. in Jammu division have State Election Commissioner in Handwara ers was its top priority, saying that it On Thursday evening three BJP reached to 37,628 including Agencies SO News Desk is ascertaining the facts as to what led workers were shot dead by unidentified 35,147 recoveries and 493 deaths. to the killing of three BJP workers. gunmen in Y K Pora area of Qazigund The officials said that total Srinagar: Kewal Ku- Srinagar: Police, army’s 21RR “The administration is providing in South Kashmir’s Kulgam district. number of active cases in Jammu mar Sharma on Friday re- and 92 battalion of CRPF arrested security to political workers in Kash- DC Kulgam Showkat Aijaz and Kashmir are 6,835 including 4,847 from signed as Jammu and Kash- two militant associates of Lash- mir. But we are still collecting the de- claimed that the incident did not Kashmir division and 1,988 from Jammu divi- mir Lieutenant Governor kar-e-Toiba in Handwara area of tails of what led to the killings of three take place in his jurisdiction. “I re- sion. With 654 more recoveries, the tally of total Manoj Sinha’s Advisor as north Kashmir Kupwara district, BJP workers. The government wants fused allegations that | More on P2 recoveries in Jammu and Kashmir has reached he was appointed the State According to a local news officials said on Friday. to 86,024 which is 91.19 percent of the total cases. Election Commissioner. gathering | More on P2 “On specific inputs, checkpoints “Cases tested positive in J&K include 141 were established at different loca- eacting to the killing of three Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) from Srinagar, 26 from Budgam, 66 from Bara- tions in town Handwara. During Sacrifices workers in Kulgam, the party chief of the Union Territory of mulla, 20 from Pulwama, 25 from Kupwara, LG Administers Oath to Sharma checking at Chinar Park Handwara RJammu and Kashmir Friday said that sacrifices of the par- ty workers would not go in vain. Further attacking Pakistan on 12 from Anantnag, 14 from Bandipora, 28 from ieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha Friday administered the oath to two persons while riding on a bike Won't Go in the state-sponsored militancy, he said that Pakistan will "pay a Ganderbal, 03 from Kulgam and 12 from Sho- Kewal Kumar Sharma as State Election Commissioner. Speaking on (JK09B-1827) were intercepted and heavy price" for what they have done. “They were brave workers the occasion, the Lt Governor congratulated Kewal | More on P2 pian in Kashmir division while as 219 from L apprehended by the search party Vain: BJP of BJP and their sacrifice would not go in | More on P2 Jammu division include 109 | More on P2 when they tried to | More on P2

Form Committees For Smooth NIA Raids Show Determination To KDA Join Hands With PADG To Fight Vaccination Drive: Centre To States Suppress Dissenting Voices in J&K: AI For Restoration of Art 370, 35-A Agencies terms of cold chain preparedness, Agencies operational planning, strategies New Delhi: The Centre has for state-specific challenges in Srinagar: The Amnesty Inter- asked states to constitute com- terms of geographical terrain and national (AI) has released a report, mittees for coordination and hard-to-reach areas, etc. asking the Government of India to overseeing COVID-19 vaccina- In a letter to states and union “immediately halt its intensifying tion drive while ensuring mini- territories, Union Health Secre- suppression of dissent”. mal disruptions in other routine tary Rajesh Bhushan has sug- The report comes following healthcare services, and stressed gested setting up of a state steer- multiple raids in Kashmir’s early tracking of social media to ing committee (SSC) chaired by Srinagar and Bandipora by the dispel rumours which could im- the chief secretary, a state task National Investigation Agency, pact the community acceptance force (STF) led by additional targeting non-profit organiza- ‘Both Have Same Alliance for Gupkar declaration of coronavirus inoculation Chief Secretary or principal tions and individuals, which (PAGD) on Friday to fight for the Stating that COVID-19 vaccine secretary (health), and a district include prominent human cial execution of human rights ing funds in the name of chari- Agenda; Don’t Accept restoration of Article 370 and re- introduction will span over a task force (DTF) to be headed by rights defenders and journal- defenders and torture of people table activities and then “using Aug 05, 2019 Decisions’ unification of the erstwhile State year with multiple groups being the district magistrate ists on October 28. in detention. them for carrying out seces- of Jammu and Kashmir. included "sequentially starting An annexure attached with These organizations have The NIA, an anti-terror sionist and separatist activities Tasaduq Hussain Addressing the media men from health care workers", the the letter outlines the terms of worked extensively to bring agency, raided as many as 10 in Jammu and Kashmir.” outside the Circuit House Kargil, Health Ministry has sought con- references for the committees out instances of alleged human locations in the Valley in rela- Other areas where raids were Kargil: In a significant devel- NC Vice president and PAGD stitution of committees at state according to which the SSC will rights abuses in Kashmir by tion to a case which, the agency conducted include the offices of opment, the Kargil Democratic member, Omar Abdullah , as per and district levels which will ensure active involvement of all the Indian Government and said, is connected to various the NGOs Athrout and GK Trust Alliance (KDA) has joined hands a local news gathering agency, review preparatory activities in departments | More on P2 also highlighted the extrajudi- NGOs and trusts allegedly rais- and on the | More on P2 with the newly formed People’s said that | More on P2 Srinagar 02 Observer Srinagar /SaturdAY / 31 October 2020 News

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sympathies with the bereaved families of mation Department; Nitishwar Kumar, On Thursday, three BJP workers, chain and vaccine logistics planning. Ac- Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi the BJP workers, praying for strength to Principal Secretary to Lt Governor; Pan- identified as Fida Hussain Yatoo, Umer countability to be fixed for each activity prayed for health and peace in the val- bear the irreparable loss,” he said. durang K. Pole, Divisional Commissioner Rashid Beigh, and Umer Ramzan Hajam, at all levels ley with moist eyes. Omar, while condemning the killings Kashmir; M Raju, Secretary to the Gov- were fired upon by militants in YK Pora, The DTF will develop a robust commu- The nightlong prayers were also held at said, “I unequivocally condemn the tar- ernment, Jal Shakti Department; Sim- Kulgam. nication planning at all levels to “address various shrines and Masjids in Srinagar geted killing of the 3 BJP workers in a randeep Singh, Special Secretary to the They were shifted to a nearby hospital rumour mongering as well as vaccine ea- and other parts of Kashmir. Various Mas- terror attack. May Allah grant them a Government, Department of DMRR&R; for treatment where they were declared gerness”, track blocks and urban areas jids and shrines were also decorated with place in Jannat and may their families Mohammad Aijaz, Managing Director, as brought dead, the Jammu and Kash- for adherence to timelines for various lights. find strength during this difficult time,” Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation mir Police said. (Agencies) activities required for introduction of Meanwhile, officials said special ar- he said. Limited; Deputy Commissioners; Chief COVID-19 vaccin, besides ensuring time- rangements were put in place for the dev- Among others Party General secretary Engineers and other senior officers par- COVID Claims ly disbursal of funds at all levels and shar- otees to celebrate the day and special at- Ali Muhammad Sagar, Provincial Presi- ticipated in the meeting, in person and from Jammu, 05 from Rajouri, 30 from ing feedback at state level for review tention was paid to COVID-19 protocols to dent Nasir Aslam Wani, State Secretary through virtual mode. Udhampur, 14 from Doda, 14 from Kath- The terms of references mention that ensure social distancing and other SOPs Sakina Itoo, South Zone President Dr SJM Gillani, ADGP (Coordination) was ua, 08 from Poonch, 06 from Samba, 19 SSC should meet at least once a month, at various shrines including Hazratbal Bashir Veeri, District president Kulgam also present during the meeting. from Kishtwar, 07 from Ramban and 07 STF once a fortnight, and DTF once a and other revered shrines across Jammu Abdul Majeed Bhat Larmi, Spokesperson from Reasi,” officials disclosed. week. (Agencies) and Kashmir. Imran Nabi Dar have also condemned the K K Sharma Notably, in the last 24 hours, five The official said that religious proces- incident, prayed for strength to bereaved persons who were tested positive for NIA Raids Show sions, special prayer meetings, and Seerat and peace to deceased. Appointed COVID-19 have died which include three residence of Agence France-Presse’s Conferences were organized across Jam- Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress agency, KK Sharma, a 1983 retired In- from Kashmir division and two from Kashmir correspondent Parvez Bukhari. mu and Kashmir to celebrate the day. He Committee (JKPCC) also condemned the dian Administrative Service (IAS) officer Jammu division. “These raids are an alarming reminder said that thousands of devotees thronged killing of three BJP workers and con- of Arunachal Pradesh, Goa, Mizoram and As per media bulletin, patients who that India’s government is determined to the Dargah Hazratbal shrine where all veyed deepest condolences to bereaved Union Territories (AGMUT) cadre was have died include one each from Sri- suppress all dissenting voices in Jammu COVID-19 SOPs were put in place for the families. today appointed as State Election Com- nagar, Kupwara and Baramulla in Kash- and Kashmir. The authorities are evi- safety of devotees. In a statement, JKPCC described the missioner. mir division while as four deaths from dently targeting these civil society and Meanwhile, religious processions, killing of BJP workers as a highly con- Government spokesperson, Rohit Kan- Jammu division include one each from media groups because of their continued special prayer meetings and Seerat con- demnable, mindless and shameful act sal, in a tweet said: “KK Sharma resigns Jammu district and Doda. work reporting and advocating for the ferences were organized at many places and demanded exemplary punishment to as advisor to Lieutenant Governor of As per officials figures, 19,245 positive rights of the people of Jammu and Kash- across the Union Territory to mark the killers. J&K; appointed State Election Commis- cases including 353 deaths and 17,293 re- mir despite a harsh communications occasion. Special functions were also or- JKPCC also expressed serious concern sioner.” coveries are from Srinagar, 5,974 includ- blackout that was imposed by the Indian ganized at various shrines and Masjids over the deteriorating security situation In November 2018, Sharma was ap- ing 94 deaths and 5,595 recoveries are government in the region since 5 August across the Valley. in Kashmir and emphasized the Govt to pointed as an Advisor to the Governor of from Budgam, 5,946 including 4,328 recov- 2019,” said Julie Verhaar, Acting Secre- However, unlike previous years, no take effective measures to prevent attack the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kash- eries and 145 deaths are from Baramulla, tary General of Amnesty International. procession was carried out at most of the on political persons and ensure their safe- mir, Satya Pal Malik. 4,648 including 4,360 recoveries and 80 Adding that the government’s actions places today in wake of the deadly Coro- ty. Following the creation of the Union deaths are from Pulwama, 4,419 including are violations of freedom of expression navirus outbreak. It also conveyed deepest condolences to Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, he was 73 deaths and 3,935 recoveries are from and association, the international human Moreover, Lieutenant Governor Manoj bereaved families of slain BJP workers also an Advisor to the Lieutenant Gov- Kupwara, 4,224 including 3,915 recoveries rights organisation said, “In a worrying Sinha, his Advisors and mainstream pol- and sympathized with them. ernor Girish Chandra Murmu and then and 74 deaths are from Anantnag, 4,031 pattern, the UAPA and the foreign fund- iticians had extended greetings to the CPI (M) also Friday strongly con- the current Lieutenant Governor Manoj cases including 3,754 and 46 deaths are ing law are being repeatedly and delib- people of the Union Territory of J&K on demned the killing of BJP workers in Sinha. from Bandipora, 3,533 including 3,283 re- erately weaponized to intimidate, harass the auspicious occasion of Eid-i-Milad- Y.K.Pora area of South Kashmir yester- In February 2020, he was appointed as coveries and 32 deaths are from Gander- and restrict the ability of civil society un-Nabi. day saying violence in any form is con- the chairperson of the JK Board of Tech- bal, 2,482 including 2,344 recoveries and groups from operating.” demnable. nical Education. 46 deaths are from Kulgam and 2,200 in- The report released by Amnesty also 3 LeT Men “There is no justification to kill any un- During his service career spanning cluding 2,070 recoveries and 35 deaths are cited the work done by APDP and JKCCS to wounds on the way to hospital.” armed person. The civilian killings con- over 30 years, Sharma has held various from Shopian. which include submission of almost 40 Three BJP workers including Fida tinue unabated in Kashmir and there is a positions including Advisor to the Ad- In Jammu division, 17,458 including testimonies of victims who were subject- Hussain Yatoo (BJP District Youth Gen- need to put an immediate end to it,” CPI ministrator of Chandigarh, Chief Secre- 16,368 recoveries and 255 deaths are from ed to arbitrary detention and torture by eral Secretary), Umer Rashid Beigh (BJP (M) said in a statement. “We express deep tary of Goa and Chief Secretary of Delhi Jammu district, 3,190 including 3,077 re- security forces in Kashmir, to the Work- worker) resident of Sophat Devsar and sympathy with the bereaved families,” after which he was shifted to the Union coveries and 47 deaths are from Rajouri, ing Group on Arbitrary Detention and Umer Ramzan Hajam (BJP worker) son the statement added. Ministry of Human Resource Develop- 2,700 including 2,535 recoveries and 32 the UN Special Rapporteur on Torture of Mohammad Ramzan of Y.K.Pora were ment as a secretary before his retirement. deaths are from Udhampur, 2,654 includ- in September 2020 by the APDP. Prior to killed in the late night militant attack at Ensure Uninterrupted (KNO) ing 2,476 recoveries and 46 deaths are that, JKCCS had on August 5, published Eidgah Y.K.Pora on Thursday evening. difficulties of common people, work at from Doda, 2,439 including 2,346 recover- its bi-annual human rights review docu- “We have seized the Alto car in Telwani grass roots level and reach out to the peo- LG Administers Oath ies and 31 deaths are from Kathua, 2,247 menting the extrajudicial executions of village in Achabal area,” the IGP said. ple to address their genuine concerns. Kumar Sharma for his new appoint- including 1,991 recoveries and 22 deaths at least 32 individuals and the impact of “1619 vulnerable people were identified He also directed the officers to put ment. Kewal Kumar Sharma was serving are from Poonch, 2,168 including 1,879 re- internet shutdowns in the region. before August 5 and were kept at secure committed efforts to ensure uninterrupt- as Advisor to the Lt Governor before be- coveries and 25 deaths are from Samba, Noting the use of UAPA and FCRA for places in Pahalgam. However, Yatoo left ed drinking water and power supply & ing appointed as State Election Commis- 1,909 including 1,790 recoveries and 14 criminalizing religious minorities, polit- the secure place after giving an undertak- timely restoration, availability of public sioner. deaths are from Kishtwar, 1,590 including ical dissidents and human rights defend- ing,” he said. utilities like firewood, ration, medicines Farooq Khan, Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar 1,503 recoveries and 13 deaths are from ers, the report added that they have been “We are investigating what they were and other basic amenities and essential and Baseer Khan- Advisors to the Lt Gov- Ramban and 1,273 including 1,182 recov- repeatedly criticized by UN human rights doing at the place. It is part of the investi- supplies. ernor; BVR Subrahmanyam, Chief Secre- eries and 08 deaths are from Reasi. experts. gation and will be shared later,” he said. Necessary directions were passed to tary; Arun Kumar Mehta, Financial Com- As per the daily information bulletin, In one such instance in October 2020, He added that 157 BJP workers have maintain sufficient stock of firewood, missioner, Finance Department; Shaleen 655,274 persons in Jammu and Kashmir Michelle Bachelet, the UN High Commis- been provided PSOs and 30 guards. “Vul- fuel, food grains, and medicines, especial- Kabra, Principal Secretary to the Govern- are under observation while 16,336 per- sioner for Human Rights had appealed nerable would be provided more security. ly in remote and difficult terrain areas. ment, Home Department; Dheeraj Gupta, sons have been kept under home quar- to the government of India to review the PSOs have been asked not to allow them The Lt Governor directed the Power Principal Secretary to the Government, antine besides that 6,835 persons are in FCRA and its compliance with interna- to move during the night in vulnerable Development Department to maintain Housing and Urban Development Depart- isolation. tional human rights norms. She had also places,” he said. the availability of buffer stock in District ment; Rohit Kansal, Principal Secretary, According to the bulletin, 585,568 per- expressed her regret that the foreign He said that it is Pakistan sponsored Head Quarters, besides ensuring prop- Power Development Department, and sons have completed surveillance period funding law was being “used to deter or militancy and attack was carried at the er functioning of existing transmission Information Department; Nitishwar Ku- and 45,064 persons are under home sur- punish NGOs for human rights report- behest of the handlers from across the lines, transformers, electrical equipment, mar, Principal Secretary to Lt Governor; veillance besides that so far results of ing”. border. IGP also revealed that search op- repair workshops, timely repairs and re- Manoj Kumar Dwivedi, Commissioner/ 2,284,588 samples are available. Amnesty also noted that several orga- erations have been launched at seven to placement of the damaged infrastructure Secretary, Industries and Commerce De- Out of 2,284,588 the number of samples nizations have been targeted under the eight places to nab the attackers. (KNS) and equipment. partment; Hirdesh Kumar, Commission- tested negative stands at 2,190,258 while foreign funding law, including Green- After taking assessment from each DC, er/Secretary to the Government, Election as 94,330 have tested positive, among peace India, Lawyers Collective, Centre 9 BJP leaders, the Lt Governor set a deadline of 24 hours Department and Transport Department; them 6,835 are active, 86,024 persons have for Promotion of Social Concerns, Sa- Qazigund and Umar Rashid, a resident for urban areas and 48 hours for rural ar- Sheetal Nanda, Secretary to the Govern- recovered and 1,471 persons have died. brang Trust, Navsarjan Trust, Act Now of Sopat in Devsar area of Kulgam, were eas for replacement of the transformers ment, Department of Rural Development (KNO) for Harmony and Democracy, NGO Haz- killed by Lashkar-e-Toiba and TRF mili- barring difficult and inaccessible areas. and Panchayati Raj and family members ards Centre, and Indian Social Action tants, according to police, last evening. The Lt Governor stressed upon close of Kewal Kumar Sharma were present on Form Committees Forum since 2014, the year in which the As per locals, the slain trio was lone monitoring of the functioning of the pow- the occasion. concerned and devise innovative strat- NDA government under Narendra Modi sons of their families and Fida was also er distribution & transmission channels egies for improving community engage- was first elected to power. the father of a one-year old daughter. In order to ensure uninterrupted power Two LeT Associates ment (‘Jan Bhagidaari’) for improved The Situation Update released by Am- They said Fida has left behind five sis- supply during the harsh winter days. escape from the spot,” a police spokes- coverage of COVID-19 vaccine once it is nesty International India documented ters, parents, wife and a year old daughter While taking the preparedness review person said in a statement issued here. available the physical attacks on and intimidation while Umar from Y K Pora, was a driver of Jal Shakti Department, the Lt Gover- “They have been identified as Liyakat “Ensure early tracking of social media of at least 18 journalists since August 5, by profession and has left behind a sister nor also set the deadline of the same day Ahmad Mir son of Abdul Ahad Mir and and other platforms for possible misinfor- 2019. It also demanded the withdrawal of and parents. in urban areas and within the next day in Aqib Rashid Mir son of Abdul Rashid mation and rumours around COVID-19 a draconian media policy which was in- They further said that Umar Rashid rural areas for resolving the water supply Mir, both residents of Hayan Trehgam vaccine that could impact the community troduced by the government to create “a from Sopat, Devsar has left behind a sis- and repair problems. Kupwara,” he said, adding, “Arms and acceptance for the vaccine,” it said sustained narrative on the functioning of ter and parents. Before the slain trio, Laying special emphasis on ensuring ammunition have been recovered from The SSC will also have to institute the government in media” by checking on six more workers of the BJP party were uninterrupted road connectivity and their possession. All the recovered ma- a reward/recognition mechanism for “anti-national activities”. (KNT) killed while one was injured in less than proper Traffic management, the Lt Gov- terials have been taken into case records achievement of best performing district/ four months in Valley. ernor directed the officers to rationalize for further investigation.” block/urban ward, etc KDA Join Hands On September 23, Block Development the deployment of snow clearing machin- As per police records they were in- “The COVID-19 vaccine introduction the PAGD and KDA will together fight for Council (BDC) chairman Khag affiliated ery and equipment for snow clearance volved in providing shelter, logistic and will span over a year with multiple groups the restoration of article 370 and 35-A polit- with BJP Party namely Bupinder Singh from all the main and internal roads. other support to the active LeT militants being included sequentially starting from ically and legally in every peaceful manner. of Budgam was killed by militants at his All the requisite arrangements must be besides assisting them in transporting HCWs. Therefore, it is important to cre- He said that both PAGD and KDA have the ancestral village Dalwach, Budgam. made in advance for the stranded passen- arms and ammunition to South Kashmir, ate strong advisory and coordination same agenda. “We don’t accept the decisions On August 09, BJP’s OBC District gers on the national highway and other the spokesman said. mechanism at state and district level to taken on August 05, 2019 including the bifur- President Abdul Hamid Najar was killed important district and town roads, besides “In this connection, a case under FIR guide the process of COVID-19 vaccine cation of the erstwhile State of Jammu and when he was on morning walk in Ompo- putting a check on unnecessary and unruly number 363/2020 under relevant sections introduction while ensuring minimal dis- Kashmir into two Union Territories.” ra, Budgam. On August 06, BJP Sarpanch movements on the national highway for of law has been registered in Police Sta- ruption of other routine health care ser- About participation of Kargil leadership in namely Sajad Ahmad Khanday was shot smooth vehicular movement, he added. tion Handwara and further investigation vices including immunisation,” the letter PAGD meeting, Omar said that they are ex- dead by militants near his residence at The Lt Governor directed the con- has been initiated”. issued on October 26 stated pecting their participation. Vessu, Qazigund. cerned officers to timely issue weather The activities to be conducted by the To a question about the intentions to meet On 04 August, a BJP Sarpanch was shot at advisories and make every necessary Security Of Political STF includes providing guidance, includ- the Ladakh’s Apex Body for the 6th schedule, and injured during militant attack in Akhran emergency facility available to render there was any security lapse on my ing funding and operational guidelines, Omar said that the PAGD has kept its doors area of Kulgam, however, he survived. critical help in any contingent situation. part,” Aijaz said. (KINS) fixing timelines for districts to plan and open for anyone who is willing to talk. On July 08, three members of a family He also passed directions for setting up of implement COVID-19 vaccine introduc- He said their fight is against BJP and it including BJP State executive Committee control rooms in every District Head Quar- Sacrifices Won’t tion whenever a vaccine is made avail- (BJP) doesn’t represent the nation. member Sheikh Waseem Bari, his father ters and the DCs were directed to monitor vain. The three youths who were killed able and identifying vaccinators across “Our demand is totally within the parame- Bashir Ahmad and brother Sheikh Umar and to resolve grievances of the people per- by militants were brave sons of Bharat government and private sectors so as to ters of the Indian constitution, which existed who were also office bearers were killed by taining to power, water, essential supplies, Mata. They always raised the Indian flag minimise disruption of routine immuni- already and for that PAGD and KDA won’t militants at their residence in Bandipora. health services, road connectivity, and high in south Kashmir, especially on In- sation services step back,” he said. (KNO) emergency evacuation/rescue. dependence Day and Republic Day. The Activities also include planning and Omar said that people in Jammu have The Lt Governor asked the Head of De- whole country salutes them. Coward Pa- mapping of vaccination sessions where strongly opposed last year’s August 05 deci- LG, Abdullahs partments to closely monitor the winter kistanis will have to pay a heavy price HCWs will be vaccinated during the 1st sion like the people in Kargil. help from the government to the be- preparations of their respective depart- for their sins, each one of them will be phase and mapping human resources Asgar Ali Karbalai on behalf of the Kargil reaved families. He also conveyed his ments and directed all the departments to killed,” Raina said. across departments that could be de- Democratic Alliance (KDA) said that deliber- heartfelt condolences to the bereaved work in a synchronized manner and put BJP national president JP Nadda also ployed for vaccination sessions for ver- ations were held regarding pre and post-Au- family members and prayed for eternal in dedicated efforts to avoid any inconve- expressed condolences to the families ification of beneficiaries, crowd man- gust 05 situation with the PAGD delegation peace to the departed souls. nience to the people of J&K by putting in of the three political workers who were agement and overall coordination at the and both have a common agenda of resto- In a statement issued here, National place a much comprehensive and viable killed in the Qazigund area of south Kash- session site and The STF will also track ration of the erstwhile state of J&K along Conference (NC) President Dr Farooq Ab- winter preparedness mechanism. mir’s Kulgam district, saying that the de- districts for adherence to timelines for with Article 370 and 35-A. dullah and vice President Omar Abdullah The Lt Governor also took stock of the parture of such patriots was a big loss for overall implementation of vaccine intro- “Both PAGD and KDA are committed to condemned the targeted killing of three implementation of the directions passed the country. duction. the restoration of Article 370 and 35-A,” he BJP workers in Kulgam district. in the previous meetings. “In a cowardly attack in J&K’s Kulgam, The DTF will monitor progress of data- said. Dr. Farooq said that such gruesome Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar, Advisors to the militants killed three leaders, including base of beneficiaries on COVID-19 vacci- Notably, KDA comprises Islamia School killings have no place in the civilized Lt Governor; BVR Subrahmanyam, Chief district BJP Yuva Morcha General Secy nation, ensure training of all concerned Kargil, Imam Khomeni Memorial Trust, world. “Violence in all forms is condem- Secretary; Arun Kumar Mehta, Finan- Fida Hussain. The departure of such pa- HR on COVID-19 vaccination Beneficiary Sahib-e-Zaman Turst Kargil, Jamiat-e-Ah- nable. Our instrument should be dia- cial Commissioner, Finance Department; triots is a big loss for the country. Their Management system (CVBMS), monitor li Sunah, Ahle Sufiyan Naqshbandi and logue, not violence. Sanctity of life should Rohit Kansal, Principal Secretary, Pow- sacrifice won’t go in vain. Condolences to progress on key activities such as micro- Students Education Movement Kargil. be respected at all levels. I express my er Development Department, and Infor- families,” Nadda tweeted. planning, communication planning, cold (KNO) SRINAGAR NEWS SRINAGAR /SATURDAY / 31 OCTOBER I 2020 OBSERVER 03 Kashmiri Pandits NC will oppose anti-people, anti-youth policies: Rana SO NEWS DESK stopped Mr Devender Singh He said terrorism has no mir within the framework Rana who was leading a peace- place in a civilized society. of Constitution of India. JAMMU: National Confer- ful march towards Raj Bha- A terrorist has no religion, Speaking on the occasion, oppose new land laws ence will oppose all anti van along with senior Na- a terrorist is a terrorist and Mr. Surjeet Singh Slathia people and anti-youth policies tional Conference leaders must be treated as a terrorist said people of Jammu have AGENCIES Kashmiri Pandit activist, follow and abide by the con- and work towards ensuring Mr. Ajay Kumar Sadhotra, and we all have to fight to- always stood for the nation Ashok Kumar said that they stitution of India, but despite that the rights and privi- Mr. Surjeet Singh Salathia, gether to uproot the menace but are totally disillusioned SRINAGAR: Terming the feel betrayed by the introduc- that stringent laws are being leges of the people of Jammu, Mr. Rattan Lal Gupta, Mr. of terrorism. by the wrong policies of the introduction of new land law tion of this new land law. imposed on the people here. Kashmir and Ladakh are Mushtaq Ahmed Bukhari, NC Provincial President BJP and National Conference in JK as betrayal, Kashmiri “Land is an asset and He said that the centre safeguarded under the ambit Javed Rana and others. said we are an integral part will ensure that they are not Pandits on Friday demand- heritage for the people of government should roll back of the constitution of India, Terming the anti-people of India, we are Indians and marginalised. ed roll back of news land laws Jammu and Kashmir which the new land laws. said Mr. Devender Singh and anti-youth policies of the our battle is not against the Among others who were in J&K introduced by the should not be snatched from “Rather than implement- Rana, Provincial President, present administration as a country, which is our coun- present included Sheikh centre government. us. We are part of India and ing laws which are against J&K National Conference, betrayal of the people of try, but against the divisive Bashir Ahmed, Th. Kash- The centre government on the constitution is applied the people, the centre govern- Jammu province while ad- Jammu in particular. Rana ideology and our aim is to mira Singh, Qazi Jalal Ud Tuesday had notified new to Jammu and Kashmir as ment should focus on gener- dressing a protest rally here said time and again the safeguard the rights of the Din, Haji Mohd Hussain, Brij land laws for Jammu and it applies to other states of ating avenues of employment today against the new land people were assured by the people of Jammu Kashmir, Mohan Sharma, Master Noor Kashmir that pave the way the country. So, why is the and promoting tourism of laws and forceful restraining State BJP leaders that their and Ladakh as enshrined in Hussain, Bushan Lal Bhat, for any citizen of India to buy need for snatching our land,” Jammu and Kashmir,” the of Dr Farooq Abdullah from rights to land and jobs shall the constitution. Ch. Rahim Daad, Bimla Lu- land in J&K. Kumar said. He said that they activist said. (KDC) attending the Eid Milad Un be protected at all costs, even progress and development Mr. Rana said that the thra, Anil Dhar, Abdul Gani Nabi congregation at Sri- after the abrogation of Ar- of Jammu and Kashmir dur- unity, sovereignty and integ- Teli, Vijay Lochan, Satwant nagar. ticle 370, but where have those ing most testing times, it is rity of the country cannot Kour Dogra, Vijay Laxami Mr. Rana said Maharaja assurances gone, Rana ques- very unfortunate that he and will not be compromised Dutta, G.H Malik, Swaran Hari Singh Ji’s 1927 State tioned the State BJP leaders? (Farooq Abdullah) was not at any cost. He said a strong Lata, Dr. Gagan Bhagat, Subject Law and Sheikh Mo- Rana said we are an integral allowed to move out of his Jammu and Kashmir will Daljeet Sharma, Naresh Incumbent Director Health Services hammad Abdullah’s’ “land part of India but even the Gupkar residence to offer lead to a stronger India and Bittu, Dilshad Malik, Tar- to the tiller” were a shield basic protections granted to prayers on the auspicious that can only happen when seem Khullar, Nar Singh, which ensured that everyone states such as Himachal occasion of Eid Milad Un Nabi. the hearts and minds of the Ashok Dogra, Ch. Rehmat an upright officer: JKDCC in J&K had a home to live Pradesh and others have been On being asked by a jour- people of Jammu and Kash- Ali, Ashok Singh Manhas, and grain to eat and nobody denied to the people of J&K. nalist about the recent killing mir are won with compassion Som Raj Taroch, Iftkhair SO NEWS DESK staff to help them deliver "During this whole time was shelter less, nobody slept Describing Dr Farooq of BJP leaders in Kashmir, and their dignity and honour Choudhary, Master Saleem, their duties in a more com- as director we have never hungry. That protection Abdullah as a democrat com- Mr. Rana described it as an is respected. Raj Kour, Zaffarullah Rath- SRINAGAR: Jammu Kash- fortable manner",said Dr come across any complaint should be provided to the mitted to secularism and act of cowardice, he said “we Addressing the protestor’s er, M.K Yogi, Ravi Dogra, mir Doctors Coordination Owais H Dar, General on his moral integrity", said people of Jammu and Kash- nationalism, Rana said in unequivocally condemn the senior National Conference Reyaz Malik, Reyaz Ahmed Committee(JKDCC) in a Secretary,DAK. Dr Tabasum Rafiq of Jammu mir particularly the poor, view of his immense contri- incident and express our leader Mr Ajay Sadhotra said Hakala, Rohit Bali, S. Tejinder press communique said that "Dr Mattoo during his last Kashmir Society for Dental downtrodden and disadvan- bution towards nation-build- heartfelt condolences and that National Conference will Pal Singh, Ashwani Abrol, fully supports the Director term as director health ser- Surgeons (JKSDS). taged. ing and sustaining peace, sympathies with the families fight for the rights of the Arun Singh, Col Rashid and Health Services Dr Samir vices, Kashmir and thereaf- "Present crisis wherein The Police forcefully amity, harmony, democracy, of the bereaved leaders”. people of Jammu and Kash- others. Mattoo who has lately been ter as director health ser- allegation of moral miscon- levelled with charges of seri- vices Jammu did an duct has surfaced needs to ous nature exemplary service in a staff be seen in this backdrop. Now by a female doctor working friendly manner", said Dr as a probe is underway we under Directorate Health Masood Rashid, Spokesper- urge authorities to come with Services,Kashmir. son Society of Consultant a report of fair and impartial EID-I-MILAD-UN-NABI (SAW) Altaf Bukhari condemns killing of "Incumbent Director health Doctors (SCD). enquiry in time so that an services, Dr Samir Mattoo Dr Balvinder Singh, Pres- end is put to this ugly incident Celebrates at Beerwah is an upright officer under ident, Doctors Association and truth is allowed to pre- 3 political workers in Kulgam whose command Directorate Jammu added, " Dr Matoo vail", said Dr Arifa Amin of of health services has handled has always been supportive SCD. "As such such events AGENCIES COVID crisis in a nice and and available at the time of derail smooth functioning effective manner", said Con- need" . "During the present of a vital department which SRINAGAR: Party president vener JKDCC, Dr Yousuf Tak. COVID-19 pandemic he as- can put public in distress at Syed Mohammad Altaf President Doctors Asso- sured separate COVID and large" added Dr Imtiyaz Ban- Bukhari on Friday con- ciation Kashmir (DAK) Dr non COVID facilities in best day, President JKSDS demned the killing of three Suhail Naik said,"such mis- possible way.Many a times While concluding ,Spokes- BJP workers in Kulgam haps and allegations are he has given personal touch person JKDCC, Dr Mir Mush- district. levelled when the system is in addition to his profes- taq said that "members ex- In a statement issued here, bypassed and junior doctors sional duties by visiting doc- pressed apprehensions that Bukhari said such violent are given plum posting" tors and staff in isolation if this trend is allowed to incidents add to the miseries behind such attacks and book ity with the bereaved fami- "During the current Co- wards who became victim continue no male officer will and sufferings of people and them under stringent laws. lies, relatives and associates vid-19 Pandemic, incumbent of Covid19 to boost their ever like to hold any admin- cannot be condoned by any “This unfortunate incident of the three slain political director kept his residential morale",said, Dr Arshad istrative post and that will AADIL DAR for devotees they are dis- civilized society in the world. has taken place when the workers and prayed for eter- house at the disposal of his Trag,Joint Secretary DAK be hugely detrimental". tributed masks and also “This dastardly attack on whole world is celebrating nal peace for their souls. “We BUDGAM:Eid-i-Milad-un- appealed to devotees to political workers can fetch Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi (SAW). pray to Almighty Allah to Nabi (SAW) is being celebrat- follow COVID19 safety guide- nothing except for bringing Kashmir has already wit- give courage to the bereaved ed with full reverence, devo- lines strictly and spend less more chaos and agony for nessed enough death and families to face this difficult tion and religious fervour time at shrines and Masjids the people,” he said while destruction in the last over time and bear their irrepa- in Makhama Beerwah of to avoid violation of coro- urging the government to three decades. Now this mind- rable loss,” he added. KU VC inaugurates special central Kashmir’s Budgam navirus guidelines. take serious cognizance of less violence should end Bukhari also sought a district on Friday. The day During which huge num- this incident and take all somewhere so that people thorough security review for marks the birth anniver- bers of devotees were pres- necessary security measures can heave a sigh of relief,” vulnerable political workers social service camp sary of the Prophet Muham- ent on Friday prayers, a in this regard. he remarked. who reside in more violence mad (SAW).After prayering special prayers on the auspi- Bukhari said the elements Bukhari said that killing prone areas in J&K. “The SO NEWS DESK Friday special prayer for the cious occasion of Eid Milad inimical to peace and pros- the unarmed grass root J&K government should take peace and prosperity in J&K. un Nabi (SAW) for happines, perity in J&K should not be level activists is a cowardly a review of the security situ- SRINAGAR: Vice-Chancel- However, in Makhama health,peace and prosper- allowed to go scot free and act which cannot be justified ation and take measures to lor of University of Kashmir beerwah authorities are ity for the people of Jammu the administration must by any means and philoso- prevent recurrence of such Prof Talat Ahmad Friday made special arrangements and Kashmir. identify and nab the culprits phies. He expressed solidar- attacks in future,” he added. inaugurated a special social service camp on the revered occasion of Eid-e-Milad-un- Nabi (SAW). The day-long camp was of peace, harmony and broth- tion’s full support to such AGENCIES organised by the Department erhood for the prosperity of endeavours. of Students Welfare (DSW)— people all around, he said. Dean Students Welfare Prof SRINAGAR: Protests were held in line with its annual prac- The V-C also distributed Raies A Qadri said organis- in Srinagar, Kargil on Friday tice—in and around the food packets amongst the ing such camps holds out the Protests in Srinagar, against the French President University Campus to serve devotees. larger message of the uni- Emmanuel Macron’s anti-Islam refreshment to the devotees Registrar Dr Nisar Ahmad versity's sense of belonging speech. visiting the Haratbal shrine. Mir said academic institu- to the society, as well as re- Kargil over French Several traders and locals in In his remarks, Prof Talat tions must nurture the cul- invigorating the spirit of Batamaloo here protested said Milad-un-Nabi (SAW) ture of organising social social service amongst the against Macroni and condemned is a sacred occasion which service camps on special student volunteers. President’s the blasphemous statement. teaches us to be compassion- occasions like Milad-un- The special camp, among The protest was organized that they will continue this pro- prayers, hundreds of people ate, helpful and kind-heart- Nabi (SAW) to further renew others, was attended by Chief by All Traders and Transport- test until he (Macron) apolo- carried out a protest demonstra- ed in accordance with the the resolve to uphold the Proctor Prof Shawkat Ahmad anti-Islam remarks ers Joint Action Committee gizes to the Muslims.Protest tion against the French Presi- teachings and practices of teachings of the Holy Proph- Shah, Cultural Officer DSW (ATTJAC) Batamaloo. was also held in Kargil district dent. Protestors while carrying Prophet Muhammad (SAW). et (PBUH) for the welfare Shahid Ali Khan, and vol- Holding placards that read, of Ladakh against Emmanuel placards, raised slogans and The revered occasion and betterment of the society. unteers and officials from “Kill us but don’t disrespect our Macron. Eyewitnesses said that marched through the streets should reinforce the message He assured the administra- the DSW. prophet”, the protesters said soon after offering Friday of Kargil, they added. (KDC)

Media in-charge BJP Ganderbal police organises cultural OFFICE OF THE CHIEF MEDICAL Pahalgam resigns cum singing competition event OFFICER BUDGAM Dr Mohd Shafiq Khanday SO NEWS DESK Ganderbal from Sumbal siastic artists by showcasing Bridge to Manigam through their talent, so that they can General Physician under GANDERBAL: In order to NHM. The event was wit- step forward in their respec- NPCDCS Scheme pay homage and to pay trib- nessed by large number of tive fields rather than they ute to the brave martyrs, participants and some local have inclination towards Sub:-Final Show Cause Notice. Ganderbal police organised sports lovers thronged on anti-social activities. Cultural-Cum-Singing Com- the road side to cheer up the Later on a prize distribu- Whereas you have been appointed on Contractual Basis as General Physician under NPCDCS Scheme petition under the banner participating racers. tion ceremony was also held Vide No:DHSK/NHM/NPCDCS/3801-07 dated:15-06-2020,and posted at SDH Beerwah of "Police Martyr's Memo- SSP Ganderbal in his ad- and cash prizes were distrib- rial Sports Festival" at Qa- dress said that such events uted among the winners of Whereas you attended your duties till 21-07-2020 only and tested COVID-19 positive and were maria Park on the bank of organized by police is to pay singing competition. SSP admitted at CD Hospital Srinager and then discharged for home quarantine for two weeks. AGENCIES from now onwards he is not Sindh. Besides, organised tribute as well as in remem- Ganderbal also distributed associated with BJP. cycle race ‘pedal for peace brance of our brave Police cash prizes among the cycle Whereas after recovering fully, you did not resumed your legitimate duties resulting in hampering ANANTNAG: Hours after "I am offering my resigna- and fitness’ in Ganderbal. martyrs who have sacrificed race winners and participa- of free services under NPCDCS at SDH Beerwah and accordingly impaired the supervision of Health the killing of three BJP work- tion from all the positions SSP Ganderbal Shri Khalil their lives while protecting tion certificates among the ers including its Yuva Mor- and posts of BJP party struc- Ahmad Poswal-JKPS was the life and property of the participants. and Wellness Centres as well, across block beerwah for the same period, about three months. cha General Secretary Kul- ture and henceforth I have the chief guest and Addi- people and whole country is Community members and gam in Qazigund area south no association with BJP tional SP Ganderbal was the endorsing the courage and youth of the area have ap- Whereas you were directed to attend your duties by Block medical officer’s vide letter nos:BMO/ Kashmir , BJP worker from overtly or covertly. I request guest of honour, besides valour of our martyrs. He preciated the efforts of police NHM/426-29 dated;10-10-2020,BMO/.NHM/20-21/438-41 dated: 14-14-2020 and BMO/NHM/464- Pahalgam has resigned from all my friends, neighbours other senior officers were also added that our efforts and expressed hope that the basic membership of the and associates that this also present on the occasion. to move a step forward to police will provide them 66 dated:22-10-220 but you have not yielded to the requests of Block Medical Officer. party. statement is for the informa- Similarly, the cycle race provide platforms to the similar platform in future Whereas you were repeatedly contacted on your telephone number multiple times but you are According to news agency, tion of all and office bearers was also flagged off by SSP young, budding and enthu- to show case their talents. Mohammed Ashraf Wani, of BJP as well with the re- not responding to the said calls, neither anything written from your side has been received by the who was holding the charge quest that it must be taken undersigned. of Media in-charge of BJP as the final decision to quit Pahalgam Constituency and from BJP from today 28 Oc- Whereas you are negligent towards your legitimate duties, which have endured patient care as Minority Morcha, tendered tober 2020," he said in his well as have created problem for the administration. his resignation from the message. SRINAGAR OBSERVER basic membership of the pertaintly, three BJP work- As such the final notice is hereby issued to you to report your duties at SDH Beerwah within two party following the killing ers were killed in a deadly days, otherwise action as Warranted under NHM guidelines shall be initiated against you. of three BJP workers on militant attack in YK pora IS AVAILABLE AT ALL LEADING Thursday evening. area of Qazigund in South Sd/- Ashraf who is also the Vice Kashmir's Anantnag district Chief Medical Officer President of Municipal Com- on Thursday late evening. NEWS AGENCIES DIPK-8261/20 (Vice Chairman DHS) Budgam mittee Aishmuqam, said that (KDC) SRINAGAR 04 OBSERVER SRINAGAR /SATURDAY / 31 OCTOBER I 2020 EDIT GRETA THUNBERG AND CLIMATE CHANGE

When she was eight years old, Thunberg of revival. When a girl of 15 years can be saw a movie in school about the accumulat- serious about climate change, how can we ing plastics in the ocean and dying polar be so indifferent. All the resources of the bears. While most of her classmates were entire Universe are for the benefit of human disturbed by this, they moved on from it beings. They have been gifted to us only quite easily but her case wasn’t quite the for the sake of comfort and preservation. SYED MUSTAFA AHMAD same. She had cried through all the movies But we forget the lesson of preserving and and couldn’t get the picture out of her head. begin to take as much as comfort as we can. [email protected]. She was surprised that not everybody was The end result is in front of our eyes. Ev- talking about this. Thunberg spent so much erywhere is destruction. Nature is ruth- rom an introverted backbencher(The Author istime Graduate thinking Student and about writes the strain we are put- lessly destroyed. We, being the crown of Regularly for “ Srinagar Observer “ views are his own) who thought she could not make a ting on the environment that it pushed her humanity, can come forward and do a lot difference, to one of the most in- into isolating herself. It was her sensitive at individual level in particular and at col- Ffluential activists in the world, nature that made her uncomfortable. She lective level in general to combat climate Greta Thunberg has come a long way. She could not believe that the precious resourc- change. Climate change is man made and was nominated for the prestigious Nobel es were wasted by the callousness of the it is going to haunt human beings. Let us Prize in 2019. She shot to fame for her Friday man. leave our greediness and do our best to save School strike outside the Swedish Parlia- the beautiful species from extinction. ment. Her journey is very interesting. All Her movement Coleridge said that water is everywhere of you walk with me and we will come across During her time at home, all she ever but no drop is fit for drinking. At another a gem, Greta Thunberg. spoke to her parents was about the severi- place, he says that our life is sordid boon. ties of climate change. Although they didn’t It is a paradox. We find solace in temporary Who is Greta Thunberg? give much attention to her thoughts at first, things. In other sense, it means that we Greta Thunberg is a climate change ac- she didn’t stop. Thunberg persistently showed the Swedish Parliament asking then to From being an introvert and isolating earn and spend, without caring least for tivist who quickly shot to fame with her them reports, articles and graphs citing revise their climate change laws. With a herself, to openly discussing about the re- the environment. school strikes. Today, she is a beacon of the same which made them understand sign board reading” Skolstrejk for klimatet ality of climate change and being named Sustainable Development is the need hope for student activism, someone who is her point. She describes this moment where ( School strike for the climate),” she start- the most important woman of Sweden, of the hour. It will fulfil our necessities, the not afraid to speak her mind to politicians she realized that she too can make sure ed her journey. Soon enough she wasn’t Thunberg has had a transformational jour- necessities of the future generations and or billionaire businessmen. Inspiring around difference. doing this alone. She sat outside the parlia- ney. Despite the media attention and the protect the environment. But it shouldn’t 1.4 million students around the world to In 2018, when Europe witnessed a record ment everyday till the Swedish national world joining her, Thunberg continues her be only in theory. It should have practical start protesting, she has definitely made a heatwave, she decidedSRINAGAR to take things into elections and then decided to protest every protest, ensuring the efforts of millions do use. We can switch to eco- friendly methods NEWS SRINAGAR /THURSDAY / 23 JULY I 2020 difference. The difference in our approach. her own hands.OBSERVER Inspired by the Parkland03 Friday. Till this day Thunberg continues not go waste. if we try. There now seems some stir towards the School in Florida, the U.S., where students to protest outside the Swedish Parliament global challenge, climate change. protested the U.S. gun laws by walking out every Friday. What message does it contain for us? (The Author is Graduate Student of classes, on August 20. Thunberg decided Now or never is the graffiti on the wall. and writesRegularly for “ Srinagar The turning point to skip school and do a silent protest outside What makes her special? Most of damage is done. But there is a hope Observer “ views are his own) Joint pain hits at least 30% Indians, winter may advent with more cases

A KASHMIRI MOTHER TO HER SON Come beloved! Come beloved! Dr Sanjay Aggarwala You are to be loved. I have cooked a meal with my blood. ore number of young adults are expe- Artificial things are in market like flood. riencing knee pain in the capital, ac- Tasty the food is, so is its colour. cording to statistics stats As many as M1 in 3 young adults experience knee With you, I have valor. pain at some time or other commonly caused by the imbalances in the muscles adjoining the knee I will make you sleep with Azaadi. which have an effect on the kneecap. The most I will tell you the story of a rebel bee. common reason for the rise in pain is attributed I will arrange red flags for you. to poor eating habits and sedentary lifestyle. Increased dependence on junk and frozen food I will drop water like dew. are the prime reason for causing arthritis and I will sing songs of bravery. debilitating joint pain. The bacteria that thrive on high-fat junk food triggers inflammation in the The songs are free. body which causes our immune system to attack I will never warm water for your body. its own cartilage and cells in joints like the knee, which are subject to a lot of wear and are particu- You are a Shaheed and you walk sturdy. larly susceptible. This has led to an increase in the Sweet breezes blow in my world when you number of youngsters to opt for knee replacements so that they can maintain active lifestyles rather intend to come. than wait for their knees to pack up. Gales forget to blow when you beat a loving drum. The latest techniques like partial knee replace- You play the flute sweeter than the Cuckoo. ment and new alloy implants are proving much better than previous ones, ensuring a long-lasting early stage, it can be treated with medications, but incision over the patient’s knee. It also helps in the You are as innocent as a dove. positive effect on knees. Earlier knee replacement when the symptoms have crossed the extreme stage, preservation of our natural bone and tissue with Eagles are on prowl and want to deface us. was considered a necessity for the elderly suffering surgery is the only option left. Full knee replace- more ideal patient-specific positioning, thereby from the persistent knee pain. But today with im- ment has been the most common and the conven- giving a natural feel. Revolutions of minds will fetch us bus. proved implant technology and technique, the young tional method for treating arthritic knee. This is Partial knee replacement is a very successful Vultures are people, people are vultures. generation is positive towards opting for surgery useful and necessary only when all the three com- procedure in young arthritis where the disease is at an earlier age. partments are involved, and can prove to be a dis- confined to the medial compartment of the knee. Your features are unique features. The main advantage of the Partial knee replace- advantage in case of Unicompartmental arthritis. Added advantage of the procedure is that the knee My Sun rises when you rise. ment is that it preserves the ACL which is a cruci- This is where Unicompartmental knee surgeries can still be converted to a full replacement if for ate ligament for movement and knee stability unlike are helpful. any reason a revision surgery is envisaged. The My Sun never sets because you know arise. in the case of total knee replacement where it is Partial knee replacement is a minimally invasive polyethylene articular insert is mobile and hence Let us eat lunch for once. sacrificed. procedure where both the inner and front compart- allowed to freely float on top of the tibial base which My Lions of life will forget to pounce. As this follows the minimal incision approach, ments of the knee joints are resurfaced when the absorbs the shear stress and protects the bone a faster recovery, rehabilitation and quick return cartilage gets completely worn out. With more interface. My blood is to quench your Shahadat thirst. to full fledged activities is seen in all patients. number of young patients found suffering from As it is mobile, the design can be customized My fragile emotions are to burst. Because the ligaments are kept intact, the patient ageing ailments, partial knee replacement becomes conforming to the curve of the femur to spread the feels the replaced portion of the knee as a natural a good option. The beauty of the procedure is its weight bearing capacity evenly thereby reducing Come beloved! Come beloved! part itself. adaptability to Indian cultural requirements of its wear and stress. You are to be loved. In most of the cases only the medial or lateral squatting and sitting cross-legged. compartment is affected, unlike arthritis where Unlike other invasive procedures, partial knee (The Author is Head Orthopedic & Traumatology, Syed Mustafa Ahmad it affects all the three of them. If diagnosed at an replacement can be performed through a small P. D. Hinduja Hospital, Mumbai). Unity and Communal harmony - the hallmark of democracy

ndia is a country of multi-ethnic cul- need of every country’s fabric. It strives to meaningful because these ideals promote sovereign Independent India. He was against pre-requisite for peace and harmony. The ture where people belonging to differ- create goodwill and harmony among vari- a common feeling of brotherhood. the discriminating factors of communal constitution of the country has enforced ent religious, racial, cultural and ous communities. The aim is to foster an Urdu poetAllamaIqbal aptly said "Sare- difference coming in the way of building a laws to ensure communal harmony in the Ilingual identities live together har- ethic of coexistence rooted in or inspired JahanseAchhaEa Hindustan Hamara, Hum nation state. Civil liberties, to him, were country and the government taking all the moniously. The country is known for com- by religious and cultural values. Bulbul hainiski ye gulsitaanHamara." There the bedrock of a democratic polity. Respect necessary measures to ensure the same. munal harmony - the hallmark of democ- As Gandhiji rightly said, ‘The whole is no better land than Hindustan. Mahatma for individual rights and liberty was con- The people participation especially the youth racy in a country governed by the rule of geographical India is one country. The whole Gandhi said, "Let us forget all thoughts of, sidered indispensible in the development is essential to achieve this goal. law. It is an eternal value of constitutional- people make one nation. Let us unite all I am a Hindu, you a Muslim or I am a Gu- of a nation. National integration is the to- We as the citizen of this country have a ism and inherent attribute of democracy races and religious communities together. jurati, you a Madrasi, let us think, I and getherness and oneness felt by the citizens. very proud legacy of tolerance and respect and good governance has to be maintained. We believe in one world family, spiritual mine in a common Indian nationality, we Sardar Patel’s effort for the national inte- for other’s views and thoughts. So, we the Since antiquity, all religions, cultures unity, and unitism. Our history is history shall be free only when a large number of gration is completely uncompromising in people have to take responsibility of impart- and societies have provided for living in of experiments with truth, through love our people are determined to swim or sink order to make a one nation that is India. ing brotherhood and togetherness in society harmony. It is actually the fundamental and service of man. Start from the smalls- together." Why Communal harmony is always pre- and try to make our country peaceful. Even- law of creation and continues to govern our cale and move over to the bigger one.’ As India celebrates SardarVallabhbhai ferred over other threats is British used tually it is the responsibility of the political life. Etymologically, harmony means ‘joint’. Democracy would indeed be hollow if it Patel’s birth anniversary, it is no easy task this as a tool to enslave India in 19th cen- and religious leadership, civil society, intel- It is understood as ‘binding together and fails to generate this spirit of brotherhood to speak in memory of the man who liter- tury. Our Independence is achieved after ligentsia and the media to uphold the Con- being in concord with one another and the amongst all sections of the people.A feeling ally created the Indian Union.SardarVal- achieving communal harmony. stitution and the integrity of institutions. cosmos and in the context of communities that all fellow citizens are children of the labhbhai Patel worked towards re-united The need of the hour is harmony and Communal harmony is paramount in of different thoughts and belief – be it social, same soil, same motherland - This spirit of India when that task seemed almost impos- peace through which we can attain socio- any country that has multiple religions and economic, political and ecological’. It sim- brotherhood becomes all the more essential sible to his contemporaries and worked economic development. Cultural harmony communities. We must strive hard to train ply means living with unity and mutual in a country like India, composed of so many tirelessly and successfully for communal and linguistic harmony also has to be main- and educate people in harmonious cohabi- reciprocity, beyond class, caste, creed, re- races, religions, languages and cultures. harmony in the midst of the horrors of Par- tained for peaceful and prosperous country. tation. ligion and gender barriers. The ideals of justice, liberty, equality and tition.The phenomenal contributions of the Secular character of all the institutions, Communal harmony is the fundamental fraternity in the preamble are relevant and Iron Man of India laid the foundation of a Judiciary, Executive and Legislature, is a PIB Srinagar

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Editor: Raja Muzamil , Published From: Dadi Kadal Tanki Pora D.C Office Road, Srinagar Kashmir -190001, Cell No: +91-9419007532,+91-9419007530 Tele/Fax: 0194-2486069 Printed at : Khidmat Offset Press The Bund Srinagar Regd : JKNP-177 RNI No: JKENG/2012/43267 Srinagar 05 Observer Srinagar /SaturdAY / 31 October 2020 News Experimenting in J&K ‘Athrout' Donates 50 Will Prove Disastrous PM Inaugurates Oxygen Concentrators For BJP: Saroori SO NEWS DESK masks, 10,000 Face shields, 5000 Food Kits to the needy SO NEWS DESK 'Ekta Mall', Visits SRINAGAR: Continuing its and concerted efforts to combat Medicine to over 1500 fam- KISHTWAR: Condemning the Covid 19 pandemic, Kash- ilies in the past 7 months. newly notified land laws for mir Athrout has distributed Besides this, Athrout has Jammu and Kashmir, Pradesh J&K, North-east Stalls oxygen concentrators to var- innovated Hazmat Kit from Congress Committee, Vice ious credible NGOs working locally sourced materials President and Former Min- across Jammu and Kashmir for our frontline warriors to ister, G. M Saroori today ac- to bolster collaborative ef- protect them from the virus cused BJP for selling J&K to forts to combat the pandemic and also conducted massive outsiders for their pity politi- by augmenting/supporting awareness campaign across cal gains. the NGOs facing a paucity of all districts of Kashmir “They have destroyed the essential resources and also through public address sys- country and J&K which is ensure that people living in tem to sensitize masses about considered as the crown of far-flung areas are benefit- the importance of adhering to the nation. Generations of are assault on the agrarian re- ted. At an event organized at SOP’s - wearing masks, main- sacrifices kept the erstwhile forms in Jammu and Kashmir its Head office in Nawakadal taining social distance and J&K united as a State and the which had provided land to the Srinagar, the philanthropic hand hygiene. BJP sold it out to the outsiders tillers and there was no land- organization distributed fif- He further said that the forgetting that the people who less farmer. “The land laws ty oxygen concentrators to “Doctor On Call” service voted them to power will lose have threatened the survival 22 NGOs working in different started by Athrout in April their employment, land and of actual residents of Jammu, parts of Jammu and Kashmir following the closure of the statehood,” said Saroori. Kashmir and Ladakh. We including Karnah, Dras, Doda. OPDs in hospitals has bene- Saroori said that the innocent should join hands against the It may be recalled that Ath- fited thousands of patients. people of J&K trusted a political violation of rights and protest rout has been working on a So far over 3500 patients were party which has distorted histo- the law in every possible man- war footing basis since the out- benefited through telecon- ry and the unity of the erstwhile ner,” he said and appealed to break of the pandemic in the sultation with reputed and state. “We will not allow loot of the GoI to repeal the land law. month of March. Along with specialist doctors and this our resources and land of J&K. “They are trying to vitiate the providing food kits, medicine service continues to be the Now, people of both the regions peaceful atmosphere of J&K to hundreds of poor families biggest free mental help line have realized the divisive de- with such tactics. However, and dignity kits to women, supported by the IMHANS(In- sign,” said Saroori. these things will not help them Kashmir Athrout, has also stitute of Mental Health and In his strong reaction, Saro- to continue their rule. They are provided medical equipment Neuro Sciences), the chair- ori said that the Govt of India exposed before the people for AGENCIES theme of Unity in Handicraft & interest in knowing the process to hospitals which include man informed. should roll back the landlaws their divisive politics.” Handloom Diversity, is spread which goes behind making them. ventilators, PPE(personal pro- The event was attended from J&K and provide protec- The Vice President of J&K GUJARAT: Prime Minister Na- across 35,000 square feet near The Mall, a two-storey tective equipment), sanitizers by heads and other mem- tion of jobs and safeguards in- Congress Party appealed to rendra Modi on Friday inaugu- the 182-metre tall Statue of Uni- air-conditioned store, houses 20 and masks during the ongoing bers from these NGOs.They terests of the actual residents. the political parties of Jam- rated 'Ekta Mall', a special store ty at Kevadiya in Gujarats Nar- different emporia representing Covid 19 pandemic. thanked Athrout for the noble “If our rights are not protect- mu to join hands and protest constructed near the Statue of mada district. the handloom and handicraft The chairman Athrout, cause to help the needy and ed, the people will come on against the law which is dis- Unity here where tourists can The imposing monument, traditions of various states, said Mr. Bashir Nadwi ,while also appreciated the joint ef- the roads. The GoI should not criminatory in its nature and buy handloom and handicraft dedicated to Sardar Patel, has a government release. speaking on the occasion said forts being started by Athrout test the patience of the people. it will snatch the rights of the products belonging to different emerged as a popular tourist site The Mall houses emporia that Athrout is one of the first to fight the pandemic. Rash- When Himachal Pradesh can people. He demanded that the states under one roof. in Gujarat. Modi, accompanied of Garvi Gurjari, Purbashree, NGO’s to distribute PPE kits eed Gul, chairman Syed Us have protection of land and statehood should be retried in After inaugurating the outlet, by Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Kairali, Mrugnayani, Pum- & N95 mask to hospitals in Sadat Foundation expressed jobs, why can’t we have the J&K and land and job rights Modi spent a considerable amount Rupani, later visited different puhar, Gangotri and Kaveri, order to complement the gov- sincere gratitude to Athrout same protections in J&K. Hi- should also be safeguarded. of time at stalls selling traditional emporia in the Mall. among others. ernment efforts aimed to fight for providing much needed machal Pradesh is also part of In- “Congress Party will not allow items from Jammu and Kashmir At the Jammu and Kashmir It also houses stores Khadi In- the pandemic. oxygen concentrators. He also dia. No one has questioned their anyone to play with the future and the north-east region. stall, Modi enquired about differ- dia and Coir Board, among other He added that the organi- appreciated Athrout for initiat- special provisions,” reacted the of the people. We will not toler- The mall, developed on the ent products and showed keen establishments, the release added. zation has distributed 6 ven- ing coordinated efforts to fight Former Minister Saroori. ate the betrayal with the peo- tilators to SKIMS, 6000 PPE the unprecedented situation He said that new land laws ple,” he added. kits, 7000 N95, 30000 surgical created by the pandemic.

English Dept. Bhaderwah Campus Co-organises Eid Milad-un-Nabi Sagar Denounces J&K Govt For Barring Three Day Online International Conference Celebration Held in Bhadarwah, Dr Farooq From Offering Prayers SAJID TUFAIL LONE of the Conference delivered the the conference, in her address Special Prayers Offered SO NEWS DESK Patron’s address and stressed hoped that the conference will BHADERWAH: The depart- on the expected outcome of this successfully achieve its objec- SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference ment of English, Bhaderwah Online conferences by suggest- tives. Dr. T. Palaneeswari, Prin- on Friday denounced the incumbent J&K government for bar- Campus, University of Jammu, ing that the best papers be pub- cipal, The Standard Fireworks ring Party President, Member of Parliament from Srinagar today, inaugurated Three Day lished in an edited ISBN book Rajaratnam College for Women Dr. Farooq Abdullah from offering Friday prayers at Asar-e- Online International Conference or a special issue of a reputed (Autonomous) Sivakasi, Tamil Sharief Hazratbal following Eid-e-Milad Observance. on Paradigm Shifts in Teaching research journal or a document Nadu and the Chairperson of Party General Secretary Ali Mohammad Sagar strongly de- Language, Literature and Cul- to be sent to the right corners to the conference, assured that her nounced the administration move for restraining Dr. Farooq ture in association with Bodhi help the required policies being institution shall always collabo- to his house and disallowing him from offering Friday con- International Journals, The made. Prof Gupta also proposed rate in such academic events in gregational prayers at Dargah Sharif, terming the measure as American College, Madurai, to have the next conference of- future also. Dr. J. John Sekar, blatant interference in one's fundamental rights and religious Tamil Nadu, Women's Christian fline at Bhaderwah Campus, Uni- Head & Associate Professor, affairs. He said such tactics besides going against the freedom College, Kanyakumari, Tamil versity of Jammu, Bhaderwah, Department of English, The of religion enshrined in the country's constitution are also un- Nadu and The Standard Fire- post Covid-19 restrictions. Dr. American College, Madurai and heard of in the emancipated world. works Rajaratnam College for M. Davamani Christober, Prin- the Convener of the conference “The administration blocked the residence of the party presi- Women (Autonomous) Sivakasi, cipal & Secretary The American presented the concept note of dent on Friday morning and stopped him from offering prayers Tamil Nadu. More than 100 par- College, Madurai, Tamil Nadu the conference. Dr. Maniman- at Dargah Hazratbal. The party condemns this infringement of ticipants are attending the Inter- and the Patron of the conference gai Mani, from the department SAJID TUFAIL sion which was taken out from fundamental right to pray, especially on the occasion of Milad national Conference from India presented the Presidential ad- of English, University Putra Jamia Masjid and after passing –Un- Nabi (SAW) observance. It is the one of the steepest devel- and overseas. The Conference dress and highlighted the signif- Malaysia presented the Keynote BHADERWAH: Amid out- through Masjid Mohallah, Pasri opments in Kashmir post unilateral, unconstitutional and un- inaugurated with the welcome icance of such online academic address. Dr. J. Subitha Persis, As- break novel Corona Virus fear, Bus Stand, Qilla Mohallah, Thada democratic abrogation of Article 370, 35-A to not allow people to address presented by Dr. Rakesh events and thanked Prof Rahul sistant Professor & Head, Depart- Eid-Milad-un-Nabi was celebrat- Mohalla, Dharampura and culmi- offer prayers,” he said. Kumar, Assistant Professor, Gupta, for connecting scholars ment of English Women's Chris- ed with religious fervor, gaiety nated back at Jamia Masjid. Department of English, Bhader- and academicians from Jam- tian College, Kanyakumari, and and enthusiasm in Bhadarwah, While speaking on the occa- No More PUBG Mobile, PUBG wah Campus and the Organis- mu & Kashmir to Tamil Nadu the Convener of the conference while following all SOPs and sion speakers urged upon the ing Secretary of the conference. and over seas. Dr. C.M Padma, presented the welcome address. Guidelines issued by Govern- people to follow the guidelines Lite for Gamers in India Professor Rahul Gupta, Rector, Principal Women's Christian The conference will conclude ment and local administration. of Prophet Mohammad SAW for Bhaderwah Campus, University College, Kanyakumari, Tamil with the valedictory ceremony On the auspicious occasion the betterment of society and QAISER DAR of Jammu and the Chief Patron Nadu and the Chairperson of on November 1st, 2020. of Milad-un-Nabi(Birth anni- to maintain brotherhood in the versary of Prophet Mohammed world. People also celebrated NEW DELHI: PUBG Mobile India’s official Facebook page has SAW) several programmes in- this auspicious day by dis- announced the termination of all services and user access in cluding recitation of Quraan, tributing sweets, Pudding and India to PUBG Mobile Nordic Map: Livik and PUBG Mobile Day 158: Jammu, Srinagar Airports receive 36 Dars-e-Quraan, Dars-e-Hadees other items. Lite on 30th October 2020. and Naat Khawani (Devotional "Prophet (SAW) came in the PUBG Mobile game users had a big blow when the Indian gov- domestic flights with 3,832 passengers aboard Songs) were held in different world not for selected tribes ernment in the second wave of the Chinese app ban over national SO NEWS DESK Pertinently, Jammu Airport sengers were tested for the mosques of Bhadarwah. but for the whole humanity and security concerns banned the app. But one way or the other In- Authorities have received a total of COVID-19 at both the airports To celebrate this auspicious Prophet (SAW) was the epitome ternet found ways to help the gamers and were able to access the JAMMU: On day 158 of resump- 1,499 domestic flights with 152,714 amid strict observance of all day, people gathered in their of peace, justice and kindness. servers to continue enjoying the online gaming platform. tion of routine domestic opera- passengers while Srinagar Airport necessary preventive protocols. respective Mosques to partic- There is a need to follow the Earlier, the company took to Facebook and said, “Dear Fans, tions in Jammu and Kashmir, 36 Authorities have received 2,439 do- The Government has made ipate in the congregation and sayings of Quraan for peace To comply with the interim order of the Ministry of Electronics domestic flights with 3,832 pas- mestic flights with 3,25,668 passen- elaborate arrangements for the processions. and prosperity," said President and Information Technology dated September 2, 2020, Tencent sengers on board today arrived gers since 25th of May till date. arrival, screening, sampling and At Bhadarwah town, the Anjuman-e-Islamia Bhadarwah, Games will terminate all service and access for users in India at Jammu and Srinagar Airports. Till date the government has proper transportation of the pas- main function was held under Pervaiz Ahmed Sheikh, add- to PUBG MOBILE Nordic Map: Livik and PUBG MOBILE Lite A total of 1485 passengers brought back about 3875 pas- sengers to the quarantine centers the Chairmanship of President ing that in view of outbreak of (together, “PUBG Mobile”) on October 30, 2020”. aboard 15 regular commercial sengers from various countries taking special care of guidelines Anjuman-e-Islamia Bhadarwah novel Corona Virus, the gather- It stated, “The rights to publish PUBG MOBILE in India will flights arrived at the Jammu Air- to the Union Territory through and Standard Operating Proce- Pervaiz Ahmed Sheikh at His- ing was restricted for selected be returned to the owner of the PUBG intellectual property”. port while 21 domestic flights with special evacuation flights in the dures (SOPs) prescribed by the torical Jamia Masjid Bhadar- persons, beside special prayers Further stated, “Protecting user data has always been a top about 2347 passengers aboard land- wake of global pandemic till date. Union Ministries of Civil Aviation wah, where dozens of devotees were offered to get red from this priority and we have always complied with applicable data pro- ed at Srinagar Airport today. After arrival, all the pas- and Health and Family Welfare. took part in religious proces- deadly virus. tection laws and regulations in India. All users’ gameplay in- formation is processed in a transparent manner as disclosed in our privacy policy. We deeply regret this outcome, and sincerely COVID-19: Govt Evacuates thank you for your support and love for PUBG MOBILE in India”. Mockery: Junior Female Doctor It is still suspected that using Virtual Private Networks or 7,47,517 Stranded JK Residents Handles 4 Independent Portfolios proxy will enable some users to bypass the restrictions. (KNB) SO NEWS DESK ent states and UTs, so far, with Football Tournament about 1,40,292 passengers while JAMMU: The Jammu and about 6,07,225 persons from oth- In Health Department Concludes in Kupwara Kashmir Government has evac- er states and UTs including 937 uated about 7,47,517 JK resi- from abroad have been evacuat- AGENCIES is the in charge of Grievance folio here but how a lady man- SO NEWS DESK dents, stranded in other parts ed by the government through Cell, National Tobacco Con- ages four different portfolios is of the country due to COVID Lakhanpur till date. SRINAGAR: Not one, not two trol Program, Nodal Officer astonishing,” said an official KUPWARA: Closing ceremony of Football Tournament lockdown, via Lakhanpur and As per the detailed breakup and not three but there are four Oral Health Program and is on condition of anonymity. He held in GHSS Ground Kupwara. The tournament was or- through special trains and bus- of the figures, about 8498 strand- important portfolios that are be- In-charge of RTI Section of the said there are some people in ganized by District Police Kupwara under Civic Action es till date amid strict obser- ed passengers have entered ing handled by a female Junior Health Department as well. the Directorate who sit idle and Programme in memories of the martyrs who laid down vance of all necessary guide- through Lakhanpur from Octo- Doctor at Directorate of Health Sources said that this junior have nothing important to do, their supreme sacrifices. DySP DAR District Police Lines lines and Standard Operating ber 29 to October 30 mornings Services Kashmir. female doctor was attached to but on the other hand blue-eyed Kupwara was the chief guest, besides other senior officers Procedures. while 134 trains have reached Entrusting charges of four Directorate of Health Services employees are being given mul- were present on the occasion. As per the official data re- Jammu with a total of 124,596 important portfolios to a Junior Kashmir but ironically she tiple independent charges. The final match of the football tournament was played be- ceived in this regard, the Jam- stranded passengers belonging Doctor (name withheld) at one was given four choicest inde- Sources said that LG Secre- tween Subroto FC Kupwara and Ibrahim FC Trehgam at GHSS mu and Kashmir administra- to different districts so far while time has made mockery of the pendent charges. tariat Office has taken cogni- ground Kupwara, in which Subroto FC defeated Ibrahim FC tion has received 155 special 15,696 passengers have reached Health System in Kashmir. “Yes, this is true and in fact zance of this rare case and in- by 2 goals. Malik Farhaan was declared Man of the Match, he trains at Jammu and Udhampur Udhampur in 21 special trains, Insiders said that the Junior everyone is surprised here. It is quiry is likely to be ordered in scored two brilliant goals. railway stations from differ- so far. Doctor who is simply a Dentist difficult to handle a single port- coming days. (KNT) Later on, cash prizes were distributed among the winners. SRINAGAR 06 OBSERVER SRINAGAR /SATURDAY / 31 OCTOBER I 2020 NATIONAL

Interest-on-interest waiver: Crop, tractor With 2,035 incidents, Amritsar breaks 5-year stubble burning record loans not part of ex-gratia relief scheme Jalandhar: As Punjab re- corded 23,177 stubble fires till New Delhi: Agriculture and allied 2 crore (aggregate of all facilities with October 29 against 16,734 last activity loans are not eligible for the all the lending institutions) will be year during the same period, interest on interest waiver announced eligible and such accounts should be Amritsar broke its five-year by the government last week, the fi- standard in the books of the lending record of maximum stubble nance ministry has clarified. institutions as on cut off date of Feb- fires in a season by recording Issuing additional frequently asked ruary 29, 2020. 2,035 field burning incidents questions (FAQs) on the ‘scheme for The period reckoned for refund till Thursday. The previous grant of ex-gratia payment of the dif- shall be from March 1 to August 21, high was 1,788, which was ference between compound interest 2020, that is six months period or 184 set by the district in 2016 and simple interest’, it said credit days, it said. (when Punjab Remote Sens- card dues outstanding as on February The ex-gratia relief will be credited ing Centre started recording 29 would be considered for giving re- to the account of all eligible borrowers the stubble fires through sat- messages from the Punjab fine them or book under cas- lief to the borrowers. without any requirement to apply, it ellite). However, maximum Remote Sensing Centre and es. The benchmark rate applicable said. As per the scheme, the lending stubble fires in the state this uploading the details of the Till October 28, Punjab Pol- for such relief would be the contract institutions shall credit the difference season have been recorded fires on the App whether the lution Control Board (PPCB) rate, which is used by the credit card between compound interest and sim- in Tarn Taran (3,561). But stubble fires or not. has imposed Rs 85.76 lakh issuers for the purpose of EMI loans, ple interest with regard to the eligible despite this, AQI in Punjab’s In Punjab, there are over environmental compensa- it added. borrowers in respective accounts for cities stays between ‘poor’ 13,000 villages out of which tion in 3,171 cases while 2,696 Crop and tractor loans come under the said period irrespective of wheth- and ‘moderate’. paddy is sown in around cases have been identified agriculture and allied activities loans er the borrower fully or partially However, according to the 10,500 villages, including after physical visits in which and are not part of the eight segments availed the moratorium on repay- data sourced from the Cen- in small areas in over 1,000 the compensation will be im- or classes eligible under the scheme, ment of loan announced by the RBI on tral Pollution Control Board villages. Effectively 9,500 vil- posed in a day or so. PPCB has it added. March 27, 2020. (CPCB), there were seven cit- lages are the main paddy vil- also recovered Rs 2.07 lakh The relief shall cover the following The Reserve Bank had on Tuesday Last Friday, the government had The scheme is also applicable to ies across the country which lages. The government had compensation from farmers segments -- MSME loans, education asked all lending institutions, includ- announced the scheme for grant of those who have not availed the mor- recorded the worst AIQ on appointed 8,000 nodal officers till Wednesday. In 2,489 cases loans, housing loans, consumer dura- ing non-banking financial companies, ex-gratia payment of the difference be- atorium scheme and continued with Thursday out of which five for these villages. One nodal ‘red entry’ has been made in ble loans, credit card dues, automobile to ensure that the scheme of waiver of tween compound interest and simple the repayment of loans. cities/towns were in Hary- officer is for one village but ‘khasra girdawari’ (cultiva- loans, personal loans to professionals interest on interest for loans up to Rs interest for six months to borrowers The scheme, which was announced ana. Haryana’s Dharuhera where the size of villages is tion register) of the land in and consumption loans, according to 2 crore for the six-month moratorium in specified loan accounts. as per the direction of the Supreme on Thursday had the worst small, one nodal officer looks which fire has taken place the FAQs released by the ministry period is implemented by November Loan accounts with sanctioned lim- Court, is likely to cost the exchequer AQI in the whole country. after the two villages also. which means that it will earlier on Wednesday. 5, as decided by the government. its and outstanding not exceeding Rs Rs 6,500 crore. PTI Dharuhera, which is a town Member Secretary, Pun- come in permanent revenue located in Rewari district but jab Pollution Control Board record for future reference as falls under Delhi NCR and is (PPCB), Krunesh Garg in- well as that the farmer was a a big industrial hub, record- formed that nodal officers are violator. Apart from this, 55 ed ‘severe’ AQI of 427. Dha- visiting the fire incident sites cases have been registered ruhera was followed by an- physically to verify the fire under various Acts including GoI asks states to form committees Vijayvargiya remarks other city of Haryana in the and imposing environmental in 39 cases prosecution filed list — Charkhi Dadri, which compensation. under Section 39 of Air Act, violated poll code provisions: recorded 418 AQI, while Jind, But despite deputing nodal 1981, and in 16 cases FIR has for smooth Covid-19 vaccination drive Bhiwadi, Bahadurgarh re- officers in such large num- been filed under Section 188 Election Commission corded 405, 404 and 402 AQI, bers across the state, Amrit- of IPC. In 17 cases, environ- New Delhi: The Centre has volvement of all departments vate sectors so as to minimise respectively. sar’s paddy stubble burning ment compensation has been asked states to constitute concerned and devise inno- disruption of routine immu- Apart from these two cities cases this year stand at 2,032, imposed on combine harvest- committees for coordination vative strategies for improv- nisation services. of Uttar Pradesh’s Greater compared to 1,510 in 2019, ers. In 6,386 cases the field and overseeing Covid-19 ing community engagement Activities also include Noida and Baghpat also re- 1,151 (2018), 999 (2017) and visit is pending after getting vaccination drive while en- (‘Jan Bhagidaari’) for im- planning and mapping of corded ‘severe’ AQI of 412 1,788 (2016) in years prior to information about the fire suring minimal disruptions proved coverage of COVID-19 vaccination sessions where and 403, respectively, on that. Similarly, Tarn Taran through satellite images. in other routine healthcare vaccine once it is available. HCWs will be vaccinated Thursday. district too has recorded 3,561 The Ministry of Earth services, and stressed early “Ensure early tracking of during the 1st phase and map- Meanwhile in Punjab, 50 stubble burning cases in this Sciences’ monitoring agen- tracking of social media to social media and other plat- ping human resources across per cent cities recorded ‘mod- season which are highest cy, SAFAR, has said the dispel rumours which could forms for possible misinfor- departments that could be erate’ AQI and 50 per cent in past four years including share of stubble burning impact the community accep- mation and rumours around deployed for vaccination ses- had ‘poor’ AQI on Thursday. 3,373, 2,420, and 2,085 in the in Delhi’s PM2.5 pollution tance of coronavirus inocula- COVID-19 vaccine that could sions for verification of bene- Amritsar (216), Patiala (221), years 2019, 2018, and 2017, re- was 36 per cent on Thurs- tion. impact the community accep- ficiaries, crowd management Ludhiana (226) and Khanna spectively. day – the maximum so far Stating that COVID-19 tance for the vaccine,” it said. and overall coordination at (242) recorded ‘poor’ AQI, There were total and 3,619 this season. vaccine introduction will The SSC will also have to the session site and The STF New Delhi: The Election complete misunderstanding while Bathinda, Jalandhar, burning incidents in the dis- The national capital’s air span over a year with mul- institute a reward/recog- will also track districts for Commission on Friday of its context. Mandi Gobindgarh, Roop trict in 2016. But the district quality inched closer to the tiple groups being included nition mechanism for the adherence to timelines for said the “chunnu-munnu” The complaint is in an Nagar recorded ‘moderate’ certainly will cross this mark “severe” category on Thurs- “sequentially starting from achievement of best perform- the overall implementation remarks made by Kailash election driven narrative of AQI. because the paddy harvesting day, primarily due to calm health care workers”, the ing district/block/urban of vaccine introduction. Vijayvargiya against Con- the Congress party to change Meanwhile, despite several season on its peak in Punjab. winds and spike in farm fires. Health Ministry has sought ward, etc. The DTF will monitor gress’ Digvijaya Singh the course of the election, he fires being recorded across A senior officer in the Pun- Increased surface winds constitution of committees “The COVID-19 vaccine the progress of database of and Kamal Nath were in said. Punjab, no pro-active role is jab Agriculture Department speed and better ventila- at state and district levels introduction will span over beneficiaries on COVID-19 violation of the poll code The BJP leader also said being played by the 8,000 nod- said that in some districts tion conditions are likely to which will review preparato- a year with multiple groups vaccination, ensure train- provisions and advised the that “abiding by the direc- al officers appointed in the the farmers are deliberately significantly improve the ry activities in terms of cold being included sequentially ing of all concerned HR on senior BJP leader not to use tions of the Election Com- state before the harvesting burning the fields to express situation by October 31 in chain preparedness, opera- starting from HCWs. There- COVID-19 vaccination Bene- “any such word” in his pub- mission and the provisions season. They are just veri- their anger against Centre’s Delhi, which witnessed ‘very tional planning, strategies fore, it is important to create ficiary Management system lic utterances during the of the Model Code of Conduct fying the fires after getting agri Acts and they could not poor’AQI of 395 on Thursday. for state-specific challenges strong advisory and coordi- (CVBMS), monitor progress model code period. is paramount for him as well in terms of geographical ter- nation mechanism at state on key activities such as mi- The commission had issued as every party worker of the rain and hard-to-reach areas, and district level to guide the croplanning, communication a notice to the BJP leader on BJP, and he has highest re- etc. process of COVID-19 vaccine planning, cold chain and October 26 seeking his reply. gard of the same.” In a letter to states and introduction while ensuring vaccine logistics planning. According to the notice, The order said the com- Palghar: The police on Friday arrested a 32-year- union territories, Union minimal disruption of other Accountability to be fixed for the statement made in Sanw- mission has carefully con- Palghar man held old man from Vikramgad taluka of Maharashtra's Health Secretary Rajesh Bhu- routine health care services each activity at all levels. er, Indore, during an election sidered the matter “and is of Palghar district for allegedly raping women and up- shan has suggested setting up including immunisation,” The DTF will develop a rally on October 14 against considered view that Kailash for raping women, loading obscene videos of them on the internet, an of a state steering committee the letter issued on October robust communication plan- the two was found to be in Vijayvargiya has violated official said. (SSC) chaired by the chief 26 stated. ning at all levels to “address violation of the provisions of Para (2) of Part I of the Gen- Acting on a tip-off, a team from the local crime secretary, a state task force The activities to be con- rumour-mongering as well the model code. eral Conduct Model Code of uploading branch laid a trap and nabbed Milind Zade from (STF) led by Additional Chief ducted by the STF includes as vaccine eagerness”, track The BJP leader had also Conduct for the Guidance of Pachmad, Palghar police PRO Sachin Navadkar said. Secretary or principal secre- providing guidance, includ- blocks and urban areas for dubbed them as ‘gaddar’ or Political Parties and Candi- obscene videos The accused allegedly wooed women, raped them tary (health), and a district ing funding and operational adherence to timelines for traitors. dates”. and uploaded obscene videos of them on the internet, task force (DTF) to be headed guidelines, fixing timelines various activities required Bypolls to 28 Madhya The commission advised the official said. by the district magistrate. for districts to plan and im- for the introduction of Pradesh Assembly seats will Vijayvargiya that “while Offences under sections 376(N)(rape), 452 (house An annexure attached with plement COVID-19 vaccine COVID-19 vaccine, besides be held on November 3 for making public utterances trespassing), 506 (criminal intimidation), among the letter outlines the terms introduction whenever a ensuring timely disbursal of which campaigning is on he should not use any such other relevant provisions of the IPC and Information of references for the commit- vaccine is made available funds at all levels and shar- In his response, Vijay- word or statement during Technology Act have been registered against the tees according to which the and identifying vaccinators ing feedback at the state level vargiya said the remarks the period of Model Code of accused at Valiv and Vikramgad police stations, he SSC will ensure active in- across government and pri- for review.w quoted in the notice are in Conduct.” added. PTI Farmers’ Stir: Fear of losing hundreds of crores in annual income

Jalandhar: With passing of the Farm- arhtiyas for selling purposes. But these tiya Association President Ravinder stayed for the past several years. ers’ Produce, Trade, and Commerce middlemen merely maintain “J forms” Singh Cheema, adding that the impact Government is responsible for mak- (Promotion and Facilitation) Act, the that disclose nothing about the actual on MSP crops also will start coming in ing this system strong. The government arhtiyas (commission agents) of Punjab receipt of payment by farmers, who do phases with the gradual dragging of its not only raised their commission from are set to lose around Rs 1700 to Rs 1800 not get direct payment from the govern- feet from MSP purchase by the Center 1.5 per cent in 1961 to 2.5 per cent in crore annually in ‘commission’. While ment but through arhtiyas only. in the coming years. 1990s, but it also put the entire respon- the impact of this is already being seen When a farmer brings his produce to “If the government includes just two sibility of cleaning of crop with power in the sale-purchase of cotton, basmati a mandi and unloads it at the yard of an points in the said Act including that no fans, providing weighing machines, la- and non-MSP crops, the new law is also arhtiya, who gets grain cleaned and or- private player can purchase below MSP bour to manage crop on them and also going to hit their income as credit and ganises its auction, he then arranges for and no difference in the taxes in and 40 to 70 per cent staff shortage in the farm input suppliers, which runs into weighing, filling into bags and stitching outside mandi on the purchasers then state government procurement agen- thousands of crores. This is a major prior to loading into the trucks of the the entire resentment among farm- cies led to arhtiyas becoming the ‘king reason that has led them to back the buyers. For all these services rendered, ers will go away,” he said, adding that of mandis’. farmers’ protest against agri Acts. the arhtiya gets a 2.5 per cent commis- checks and balances on the private pur- In wheat procurement time during There are around 28,000 active arhti- sion per quintal wheat, paddy, basmati, chaser are must to stop the loot of the the lockdown in April this year, the yas in Punjab out of which 50 per cent and maize by the purchaser, 2 per cent farmers. state government totally put the en- are the ‘Baniya Arhtiyas’ (traditional commission per quintal for cotton, 1.5 “Arhtiya system is as old as the man- tire responsibility of arranging la- arhtiyas), while the other 50 per cent per cent commission for chilli. di system and it goes back to the peri- bourers and calling farmers to man- are ‘Zamindar Jatt Arhtiyas’ (mostly They sell around 160 lakh tonnes od of Sher Shah Suri around 500 years dis turn wise on arhtiyas only who farmers’ themselves). paddy (16 million tonnes) and 125-130 cent commission nearly 1 to 1.25 per arhtiyas, who hardly provide any fair back when the system of gall mandis managed the things for the govern- Most of the Jatt Arhtiyas joined this lakh tonnes (12.5 to 13 million tonnes) cent is their expenditure on providing record to the farmers about their return was quite prevalent and in those man- ment very efficiently also. Also there trade in the post-terrorism period in wheat, 42 to 43 lakh quintals cotton, 5 to weighing machines, tarpaulin, power and farmers always remained indebted dis arhtiyas or middlemen system was are a large number of politicians who Punjab. According to an estimate, Mal- 5.50 lakh tonnes maize, 2.5 to 3 million cleaner, keeping regular staff like ‘mu- to them. also prevailing,” Cheema said. He add- are arhtiyas themselves because of wa region of Punjab has 40 per cent Jat tonnes basmati, and less than half a mil- nims’ (Accountant) etc. “Arhtiyas who always object direct ed that in early 20th century under the which this lobby is quite strong here Arytiyas, Majha and Doaba regions lion tonnes of pulses, oilseeds, barley, This is not the only a source of in- payment to the farmers by the govern- British rule there were around 35 man- and even ‘the direct payment’ system have 60 per cent such arhtiyas of the to- guwara, grams, chilli etc. come for them, arhtiyas also make mon- ment are fearing that after the imple- dis including at Lahore, Rahon and arh- to farmers introduced by the state by tal number of arhtiyas in these respec- According to Punjab Food and Civil ey from providing all the farm inputs mentation of this Act farmers may not tiya system was there. SAD-BJP and PM Narendra Modi’s tive regions. The entry of zamindars Supplies Department, the annual com- like seed, fertilisers, pesticides, cattle come to them when they will sell in the He also said that with Punjab Agri- government bypassing them got failed into arhat took place mainly due to the mission paid to the arhtiyas is around feed etc. to the farmers from their own open market and thus they will lose culture Produce Market Act,1961 arh- completely. attraction of the 2.5 per cent commis- Rs 1,400 crore on paddy and wheat, shops or from shops various dealers hold on them and the earnings from the tiya system got more regularised and “Also, increasing debt on farmers sion. which are the major crops of the state linked to them and thus earning com- credit provided to them,” said farmer even in 1930s when Punjab Relief In- made arhtiyas strong because arhti- In Punjab, according to the govern- and are purchased by the Centre, Rs mission from there too. leader Jagsir Singh, adding that we are debtedness Act, 1934 and Punjab Debt- ya provides finance to farmers at any ment, there are 18.50 lakh farmers who 150 crore on Basmati, Rs 100 crore on Jagmohan Singh, General Secretary, against the arhtiya system, but we will ors Protection Act, 1936 were created time of the day (though he may charge are handled by 28,000 arhtiyas. cotton, around Rs 30 crore on maize, Bharti Kisan Union (BKU) Dakuan- not let this Act be implemented. by Sir Chhotu Ram, this system was a high rate of interest) and the major- On an average, every arhtiya in Pun- Rs 10 crores on oilseeds, pulses, barley, da said that, “If farmers are forced to “Barring wheat and paddy, all oth- there. There were Patiala and East Pun- ity of farmers have become dependent jab can have 65 farmers associated with grams etc. and nearly Rs 4 crores on sell in the open market then they may er crops in Punjab are purchased by jab State Unions (PEPSU) Mandis and on him,” said Jagmohan Singh, gener- him, but this number varies from 50 to chilli purchase. lose contact with arhtiyas, who are the private players who can now pur- then during the formation of Punjab al secretary, BKU EKTA (Dakaunda), 200 farmers associated with each arhti- For instance in 2019-20, 162.27 lakh controlling them currently and supply chase directly from farmers and there and Haryana as a separate state in 1966 adding that government is also hand in ya, who are big, medium and small. tonnes (LT) of paddy and 127.62 LT of such farm inputs”. is no need of arhtiyas and its impact several road networks were developed glove with arhtiyas because of which In the mandis, arhtiyas acts as a facil- wheat got procured from Punjab at their An expert of Punjab Agriculture Uni- has started showing the implementa- by the establishment of several new it does not bring them under a law itator between the farmers and the pur- respective MSPs of Rs 1,835 per quintal versity (PAU) said that the arhtiyas tion of Act in Punjab in the purchase mandies including Patti in TarnTaran, prohibiting imposing high interest on chasers (both government and private and Rs 1,925 per quintal, respectively, are also making big bucks by provid- of cotton and basmati crops which are Ajnala in Amritsar, Phillaur in Jaland- farmers. players). would have been worth almost Rs 56,000 ing credit to the farmers at 18 to 24 per being purchased by the private play- har, informed the president of Arhtiya “How farmers’ crop money can be The ‘J form’, which gives details of crore. At 2.5 per cent, the commission cent rate of interest and according to an ers directly from farmers in mandis by association. During terrorism in 1980s credited to the accounts of arhtiyas the crop, quantity, and price, and men- payments to the arhatiyas would have estimate around 20 per cent (Rs 18,000 paying mandi user tax only which has to early 1990s, the number of arhtiyas and, not in the account of farmers,” tions the names of farmers, is filled by totalled around Rs 1,400 crore. to 20,000 crores) of the total debt of the also been reduced more than half now went down from 30,000 to 25,000, and questioned BKU (Ugrahan), general the farmers to handover their crop to Arhtiyas claimed that out of 2.5 per farmers in Punjab is provided by the by the government,” said Punjab Arh- then it came back to 28,000 where it has secretary, Sukhdev Singh Kokrikalan. Srinagar 07 Observer Srinagar /SaturdAY / 31 October 2020 News

Strong Aegean Sea 4 Dead, 120 Injured In Turkey Earthquake Topples After Major Earthquake Buildings In Turkey Ankara: Four people died and Residents of the Greek island 120 people were injured in an of Samos, which has a popu- earthquake that struck the Aege- lation of about 45,000, were an coast of Turkey, the country’s urged to stay away from coast- disaster management authority al areas, Eftyhmios Lekkas, said on Friday. head of Greece’s organisation One of those who was killed for anti-seismic planning, told had drowned, the authority said. Greece’s Skai TV. The strong earthquake was “It was a very big earthquake, felt in both Greece and Turkey. it’s difficult to have a bigger A strong earthquake struck the one,” said Lekkas. Aegean Sea on Friday and was felt High tidal wave warnings in both Greece and Turkey, where were in place in Samos. some buildings collapsed in the “We have never experienced coastal province of Izmir and a anything like it,” said George Istanbul: A strong earth- ings in six other provinces. government minister said people Dionysiou, the local vice-mayor. quake in the Aegean Sea Izmir’s governor said were trapped in rubble. “People are panicking.” A Greek has shaken Turkey and there was no immediate in- People crowded onto the police spokesman said there was Greece. Several buildings formation on casualties. streets in Izmir city, witnesses damage to some old buildings on were wrecked in Turkey’s Turkish media said the said, after the quake struck with the island, with no immediate western Izmir province, earthquake was felt across a magnitude of up to 7.0. The reports of injuries. according to officials, but the regions of Aegean and tremor could be felt as far away AFAD put the magnitude of the there was no immediate in- Marmara, including Istan- as in Istanbul and on Greek is- earthquake at 6.6, while the U.S. formation on casualties. bul. Istanbul’s governor lands, where officials said some lapsed buildings in the area at Ilke Cide, a doctoral student lines, Turkey is among the most Geological Survey said it was 7.0. Turkey’s Disaster and said there were no reports people were panicking although five, and added that some people who was in Izmir’s Guzelbahce earthquake-prone countries in It struck at around 1150 GMT and Emergency Management of damage in the city. there were no immediate reports were stuck under the rubble. region during the earthquake, the world. More than 17,000 people was felt along Turkey’s Aegean Presidency said Friday’s The quake was felt across of injuries. Izmir mayor Tunc Soyer said said he went inland after waters were killed in August 1999 when a coast and the northwestern Mar- earthquake was centered the eastern Greek islands There were various reports of nearly 20 buildings had col- rose after the earthquake. 7.6 magnitude quake struck Izmit, mara region, media said. in the Aegean at a depth of and even in the Greek capital damage to property, with Turk- lapsed in the province. “I am very used to earth- a city southeast of Istanbul. In The epicentre was some 17 16,5 kilometers (10.3 miles) Athens. Greek media said the ish Interior Minister Suleyman In a tweet, Soylu said there quakes... so I didn’t take it very 2011, a quake in the eastern city of km (11 miles) off the coast of the and registered at a 6.6 mag- residents of Samos and other Soylu saying six buildings had were no reports of casualties seriously at first but this time it Van killed more than 500. Izmir province, at a depth of 16 nitude. The emergency au- islands fled their homes, collapsed in two districts of the from six other provinces where was really scary,” he said, add- Turkey’s Disaster and Emer- km, AFAD said. The U.S. Geolog- thority said it sent search while some rockfalls were coastal city of Izmir. the earthquake was felt but add- ing the earthquake had lasted gency Management Presidency ical Survey said the depth was 10 and rescue teams to Izmir. reported. There were no im- Urbanisation Minister Murat ed there were small cracks in for at least 25-30 seconds. (AFAD) said its teams had been km and that the epicentre was The European-Mediterra- mediate reports of injuries. Kurum put the number of col- some buildings. Crisscrossed by major fault sent to the region of Friday’s quake. 33.5 km off Turkey’s coast. nean Seismological Centre Turkey and Greece report- said the quake had a prelim- ed aftershocks. The quake inary magnitude of 6.9, with was also felt in Bulgaria. France On Alert As Official an epicenter 13 kilometers Greek seismologist (8 miles) north northeast of Efthymios Lekkas told Warns Of More Militant Attacks the Greek island of Samos. Greek state television ERT Brexit Sparks a Battle Over The United States Geolog- that it was still too early to After Nice Church Killings ical Survey put the magni- say whether this was the Chinese Bikes as UK Ends EU Levies tude at 7.0. main earthquake, although Paris: France’s interior min- on Sept. 20 in Lampedusa, the London: British bike man- Turkish media showed he said it was likely it was. ister said on Thursday more Italian island off Tunisia that ufacturers are warning they wreckage of a multiple-story “It is an event that is evolv- militant attacks on its soil were is a main landing point for mi- face competition from a wave building in central Izmir, with ing,” Lekkas said, adding likely as the country was en- grants from Africa. of cheap Chinese imports people climbing it to start res- that some damage had been gaged in a war against Islamist A Tunisian security source after Brexit as the UK aban- cue efforts. Turkish media reported in parts of Samos. ideology following the second and a French police source dons European Union(EU) showed at least one woman A tsunami warning was deadly knife attack in its cities named the suspect as Brahim anti-dumping rules. being helped from the rubble issued, with residents of in two weeks. Aouissaoui. Brompton Bicycle Ltd. and of a collapsed building. Smoke the Samos area told to stay Minister Gerald Damarnin A judicial source said on Frog Bikes Ltd. are among was filmed in several spots in away from the coastline. was speaking a day after an as- Friday that a 47-year-old man firms saying they risk being central Izmir. Water rose above the dock sailant shouting “Allahu Akbar” had been taken into custody on undercut when the Brexit Izmir mayor Tunc Soyer in the main harbor of Samos (God is Greatest) beheaded a Thursday evening on suspicion transition period ends on told CNN Turk that about and flooded the street. woman and killed two other peo- of having been in contact with December 31 and tariffs of up 20 buildings collapsed. The The regional governor of ple in a church in Nice. The man the perpetrator of the attack. to 48.5 per cent levied by the city is the third biggest in the Samos region, Yiannis was shot by police and is now in The Nice attack occurred just EU on bikes imported from Turkey with about 4,5 mil- Stamoulis, said no injuries critical condition in a hospital. under two weeks after Samuel China stops applying. The EU lion residents. Turkey’s in- had been reported on the “We are in a war against an ene- Paty, a school teacher in a Par- introduced the levy because terior minister tweeted six island. Residents have also my that is both inside and outside,” is suburb, was beheaded by an large state subsidies were giv- and recognize the challenges government agency responsi- buildings in Izmir were de- been told to stay away from Damarnin told RTL radio. “We 18-year-old Chechen who was ap- ing the country’s producers that the industry faces,” the ble, have gone without reply, stroyed. He said there were buildings, as aftershocks need to understand that there have parently incensed by the teacher an unfair advantage. Department for Internation- meaning she doesn’t know the small cracks in some build- continued to rattle the area. been and there will be other events showing a cartoon of Prophet “We’ve got coronavirus, al Trade said in a statement. basis for the decision or how it such as these terrible attacks.” Mohammad in class. we’ve got Brexit, we need as “However, British consumers could be appealed. Thursday’s attack, on the birth- Speaking outside the church in a nation to be supporting in- will bear the brunt of higher A Department for Interna- day of the Prophet Mohammad, Nice on Thursday, Macron said dustries that have potential prices if anti-dumping mea- tional Trade spokeswoman took place at a time of growing France had been attacked “over to grow,” said William But- sures were retained or carried couldn’t immediately com- Muslim anger across the globe at our values, for our taste for free- ler-Adams, managing direc- across from the EU.” ment on the ruling. France’s defence of the right to pub- dom, for the ability on our soil to tor of Brompton, the maker of Rule Review “It’s a substantial threat to Over 3 Million Cases lish cartoons depicting the prophet. have freedom of belief, and I say it the eponymous folding bike The UK is assessing each us,” said Lawson, whose firm Protesters have denounced France with great clarity again today: We favored by London commut- of the EU’s anti-dumping generates about 10 million Of Coronavirus in street rallies in several Mus- will not give any ground.” ers. “There’s this fantastic rules on a case-by-case basis. pounds ($13 million) in sales an- lim-majority countries. Prosecutor Jean-Francois Ri- opportunity in cycling. You If British producers account nually. “It’s not good for the cy- Tens of thousands of Muslims card said the suspected attack- would have thought the gov- for no more than 1 per cent cling consumer at all,” she said. Reported In Mideast protested in Bangladesh on Friday, er had entered the city by train ernment would support it and of the domestic market, the Frog Bikes, which generates Dubai: The number of reported the virus in the region. In Iran chanting slogans such as “Boycott early on Thursday morning and nurture that industry.” government will drop the 50 per cent of its sales in the coronavirus cases has gone over alone, authorities say there have French products” and carrying made his way to the church, The plight of the bike mak- anti-dumping tariff. EU, said it fears being hit both 3 million in the Middle East, an been over 600,000 confirmed banners calling French President where he stabbed and killed the ers is a sign of the upheaval Frog Bikes, which special- by cheaper imports from China Associated Press count showed coronavirus cases, with some Emmanuel Macron “the world’s 55-year-old sexton and beheaded industries will face as the UK izes in making bikes for chil- and potential tariffs on trade Friday, with the true number 477,000 recoveries and 34,000 biggest terrorist” as they marched a 60-year-old woman. government defines its own dren and employs about 80 with the EU. Even with a trade likely even higher. deaths. Yet even those numbers in the streets of the capital Dhaka. He also stabbed a 44-year-old trade policy outside the EU. people, said it submitted ev- deal, their customers in the bloc Across the Mideast, there are believed to be low, Iranian Macron has deployed thou- woman, who fled to a nearby While opening the economy idence to the government in will find it harder to source their have been over 75,000 deaths at- officials say. sands of soldiers to protect im- cafe where she raised the alarm to more imports may benefit July showing that domestic bikes because of extra customs tributed to the virus by health In some war-torn nations, it portant sites such as places of before dying, Ricard said. Police consumers, domestic produc- producers make up more than formalities, Lawson said. authorities, the AP count relying remains difficult to know the worship and schools, and the then arrived and confronted the ers risk being caught in a pin- 3 per cent of the UK market, “The UK market is going to on reported figures by individu- scope of the pandemic as well. country’s security alert is at its attacker, who was still shouting cer between greater competi- according to Shelley Lawson, become even more important al countries shows. In Yemen for instance, it’s be- highest level. “Allahu Akbar”, and shot and tion from overseas and less the company’s co-founder. to us,” she said. “We’re doubly There have been 2.5 million lieved that the vast majority of France’s chief anti-terrorism wounded him. access to the EU market. She said her company’s concerned we’re going to be recoveries from the virus caus- the country’s cases have gone prosecutor said the man sus- Tunisia said the man was not “We have been consulting recent efforts to contact the much less competitive within ing the Covid-19 illness. undiagnosed and untreated, and pected of carrying out the Nice listed by police there as a suspect- with British bicycle producers Trade Remedies Authority, the our home market as well.” In the Mideast, the hardest-hit health workers have said only attack was a Tunisian born in ed militant and authorities have nation remains Iran, which those who are near death are 1999. Who had arrived in Europe begun their own investigation. served as the initial epicenter of usually brought to hospitals. Facebook Using Experience From Polls in India To Stop Abuse Ahead of US Elections New Delhi: Facebook CEO suppression, and has worked the right of people to make their He added that the messag- Mark Zuckerberg has said steps closely with experts in the space, voices heard around the world,” ing experience in the US is taken by the social media giant including civil rights leaders. Zuckerberg remarked. very fragmented compared to have helped protect the integ- Facebook’s security teams Facebook saw its total reve- what one would experience in rity of more than 200 different were looking for traditional nue grow 22 per cent to USD 21.4 India, China, Brazil, or coun- elections around the world, in- threats like hacking four years billion in the September quarter, tries in Europe. cluding in India, and have also ago, but what it ended up seeing while its net income was at USD “So, our goal is to make it so played an important role in stop- was something new -- coordi- 7.8 billion. that people could just choose one ping abuse ahead of US elections. nated interference campaigns, Its daily active users (DAUs) of our apps that they prefer using Noting that next week will using fake accounts to spread base stood at 1.82 billion on aver- the most for messaging and can certainly be a “test” for Face- misinformation and discord. age, while monthly active users reach all the people who they want book, Zuckerberg said the com- “Since then, we’ve built the most (MAUs) base was at 2.74 billion to reach across all of our different pany will continue “fighting to advanced systems in the world as of September 30, 2020. apps from whichever of the apps protect the integrity of the dem- to find and remove these threats, Zuckerberg also talked about in- is their favourite. And of course, ocratic process”. and it shows in the numbers. teroperability between Facebook’s they can continue using multiple “These are all changes we’ve In the years since, we’ve taken family of apps (WhatsApp and In- if they want,” he said. made in the last four years -- and down more than 100 networks, stagram) that allows users to send Facebook has over 300 mil- they’ve helped us protect the in- including from Russia, Iran, and messages between the apps. lion users in India, while its tegrity of more than 200 different China – and we block millions of rejected ads 2.2 million times vote and content meant to intim- than 1,35,000 pieces of content in “We started rolling out in- group company, WhatsApp has elections around the world, in- potentially abusive accounts ev- before they could run for trying idate people into not showing up the US for breaking these rules, teroperability between Messen- more than 400 million users in cluding in the EU, India, and In- ery day,” Zuckerberg said. to target the US without authori- to polling places, like claiming he added. ger and Instagram Messaging, the country. Earlier this year, donesia. And they’ve been import- Zuckerberg explained that the sation. For political and social ICE will be there. And we re- “Election integrity is and will and that’s live in a lot of coun- Facebook had inked a deal ant for stopping abuse ahead of company has taken steps to make issue ads, Facebook allows users cently expanded these policies be an ongoing challenge.I also tries around the world now, in- to buy 9.99 per cent stake in next week’s vote in the US,” Zuck- ads transparent and anyone who to see who paid for the ad and to include implicit misrepresen- know that our work doesn’t stop cluding in the US.The big ben- Mukesh Ambani-led Jio Plat- erberg said during the company’s wants to run a political or social what audience the ad reached, to tations, like for example, claims after November 3. So, we will efit, the way that I think about forms for Rs 43,574 crore. The earnings call and outlined some of issue ad has to go through its au- make political advertising on the that you’ll get Covid by voting in keep anticipating new threats this is that in a lot of countries companies are also leveraging the steps that have been taken. thorisation process first. platform more transparent. person,” he said. evolving our approach, and around the world, there is a pri- WhatsApp for delivering goods He added that the company Between March and Septem- “Our policies prohibit misrep- From March through mid-Oc- fighting to protect the integrity mary messaging app that most from local neighbourhood Kira- has focused on issues like voter ber, the company reportedly resentations of when and how to tober, Facebook removed more of the democratic process and people use,” he said. na stores through JioMart. SRINAGAR SPORTS OBSERVER SATURDAY 31 OCTOBER 2020

Imran Tahir, Noor Haroon Lorgat named in nine- Haris, Imam Ahmad set for BBL debut with Renegades member interim CSA board Johensberg: A former judge lift Pakistan to 281 Johensberg: South Africa from South Africa’s highest wristspinner Imran Tahir court has been appointed to is all set for his maiden Big lead CSA’s interim board, Bash League stint after sign- which includes a former CSA ing with the Melbourne Ren- chief executive and the cur- egades for the upcoming sea- rent leader of the country’s son. Renegades have, in fact, player body. made a double signing, also Zak Yaqoob, who was ap- adding Afghanistan left-arm- joining my new Renegades pointed to the Constitutional er Noor Ahmad to their over- team-mates and working Court by Nelson Mandela in seas roster. hard with them to produce a 1998 and served until 2013, Tahir, 41, will miss the first successful season." will chair a committee that few games of the season and Ahmad, meanwhile, has has been given three months will only be available post already been a part of the to improve CSA’s ailing gov- Christmas, while 15-year-old title-winning Mis Ainak ernance record. historian and a former chief the Independent Electoral Ahmad is expected to fill in Knights in the Shpageeza Also named was Haroon executive of the Western Commission, and Nkeko Car- for him until then. League, where he made his Lorgat, whose departure as Province Cricket Associa- oline Mampuru, a forensic in- "Imran Tahir has excelled debut under Mohammad CSA’s chief executive in Sep- tion, was among the nine. vestigator. in the T20 format right across Nabi last year. tember 2017 prompted multi- The other members are The appointments were the world and he'll provide He made an immediate ple crises that culminated in Xolani Vonya, who resigned announced by Nathi Mtheth- another genuine wicket-tak- impact and finished as the his successor, Thabang Mo- as president of Eastern Crick- wa, South Africa’s minister ing threat," Renegades coach team's third-highest wick- roe, being fired in August. et Union at the weekend, of sport, who had given CSA Michael Klinger said. et-taker with eight scalps, at As was Omphile Ramela, Stavros Nicolaou, a pharma- until Tuesday to furnish Lahore: Haris Sohail and The home side also lost the eight, then chipped in with "We've [also] been track- an impressive economy rate the president of the South ceutical expert who has been him with reasons why he Imam-ul-Haq composed fif- wicket of Imam on the back of useful scores to pilot the ing Noor Ahmad closely for of 6.48. He took 11 wickets African Cricketers’ Associa- instrumental in South Africa’s shouldn’t intervene in the ties to power Pakistan to a a terrible mix-up with Haris home team past the 250-run more than a year now and in this year's competition, tion, who will relinquish that fight against Covid-19, Judith game’s affairs. That forced strong 281/8 in the first ODI in the 26th over. mark. Imad, in particular, although he's in the early where the Knights finished position to avoid conflict of February, a governance spe- the mass resignation of against Zimbabwe in Rawal- Haris, who was dropped provided the impetus in stages of his career, he's an second-best. interest. cialist, Andile Dawn Mbatha, CSA’s board on Sunday and pindi. by Brendan Taylor off Wes- the slog overs, capsulised exciting prospect and he has Ahmad's foray into T20 Andre Odendaal, a cricket the chief financial officer at Monday. After opting to bat, the ley Madhevere, then steered by the pull that he cracked a few tricks that'll make life leagues would have been hosts lost their first wicket in Pakistan through the middle off Mumba in the 49th over. difficult for batsmen." with St Lucia Zokus in this the form of Abid Ali, with the overs. He also looked to up For the visitors, Muzara- Tahir, who is current- year's Caribbean Premier score reading 47. Carl Mum- the ante by cracking a six off bani, the tall pacer, who is ly plying his trade for the League but he had to with- ba, the pacer, dismissed Abid Tendai Chisoro in the 33rd making a return to the na- Chennai Super Kings in IPL draw after failing to procure with a nip-backer. At that over. He took the aggressive tional set-up, bagged a cou- in the UAE, comes with the a transit visa through the PCB continues to play hide and seek on stage, the pair of Babar Azam route against Mumba by col- ple of wickets. Chisoro, the experience of more than 300 UK. and Imam joined forces to lecting two boundaries and a all-rounder, also ended up T20s. "The Renegades fans and new PSL financial model stitch an enterprising stand six in the 40th over. Eventual- with noteworthy figures of However, this will be his followers of the Big Bash of 42 for the second wicket. ly, in an attempt to push the 2 for 31. first taste of T20 franchise may not know much about However, the visitors con- scoring rate further, he per- Brief scores: Pakistan cricket Down Under. Noor at this stage, but I can LAHORE: The Pakistan Crick- tinued to pick up wickets at ished, edging Sikandar Raza 281/8 in 50 overs (Haris "I've watched the Big Bash tell you [that] he is a very ex- et Board (PCB), it seems, is regular intervals to peg Paki- to the wicketkeeper Taylor. Sohail 71, Imam-ul-Haq 58; from afar [and] have admired citing talent who I feel has a hushing up the affairs of HBL stan back, with Blessing Mu- Faheem Ashraf and Imad Tendai Chisoro 2-31) v Zim- how competitive it is," Tahir big future in the game," Nabi Pakistan Super League, as it zarabani snuffing out Babar. Wasim, batting at seven and babwe said. "I'm looking forward to said of Ahmad. continues to avoid respond- ing to media queries over the affairs of the League, the coun- try’s flagship Twenty20 event. Second time in a month’s time, neither the PCB media 'Absolutely no chance' - Radford hopeful of improving department nor the marketing department was ready to an- Steve Smith opts out of BBL Bangladesh's Test fortunes swer the queries of the media as the affairs between the PCB Dhaka: Bangladesh's newly and the six franchises con- appointed High Performance tinue to become increasingly Unit head coach Toby Rad- ‘fishy’ day by day, threatening practice of providing long sto- now digest and discuss the op- ford said on Thursday that he to spoil the image of PSL. ries even on minor achieve- tions presented and revert. is emphasizing on developing Last time, a meeting of the six ments of the Board to the me- “All parties are working to- Test cricketers for the future. franchises with PCB officials dia, is not willing to perform wards a quick resolution. In BCB appointed Radford on a was held after which a brief on professional lines when it the meantime, plans for the one year agreement begin- press release was issued on the comes to sharing the affairs of upcoming HBL PSL competi- ning from August 2020 after subject. When Dawn contacted PSL franchises. tions remain in full swing,” the post went vacant post the PCB director media head Sa- While Sami has totally ig- the press release concluded. Sydney: Steven Smith has after reaching Australia, resignation of Simon Helmut. miul Hasan, he said that as he nored his professional duty of It may be mentioned here ruled out turning up for the which includes a strict quar- Radford arrived in Bangla- did not attend that meeting the providing the right and time- that the press release was is- Sydney Sixers in the Big antining period as well, it is desh during the just conclud- media should directly put the ly information to the media, sued while the franchises and Bash League over growing going to be a massive task for ed three-match 50-over tour- queries to PCB marketing head Shoaib is also not interested the PCB have been at logger- concerns of players’ burnout the players, mentally. nament and after completing who really stood up to that, don't play a lot of red-ball Shoaib Naveed. in taking questions raised by heads over the fresh financial inside prolonged biosecure Unlike the 2019-20 season, his quarantine took of the showed good technique and cricket. The mindset is On Thursday, another meet- the media -- a scenario which model of PSL during the last bubbles. where Smith joined the SIx- charge of the Nazmul XI that courage and guts, to be top- about scoring all the time. ing between the owners of PSL speaks volumes of the profes- three years. In an interview with News ers to take them to victory, lost the final to Mahmudul- end Test players and it is en- The problem is when you franchises and the PCB was sionalism level of a corporate The franchises claim that Corp as part of a promotional they’re going to have to de- lah XI. couraging for us. I was with got three slips and a gully held in Lahore -- and was yet body like the PCB. they are facing losses while campaign with Lifebouy for fend their title without his Radford, the former West the West Indies team when and they are coming at you, again followed by a few-word- The press release on Thurs- the PCB is in profit. This un- the Rajasthan Royals, Smith services. He’s ruled himself Indies assistant and batting we played Bangladesh two you want to be behind the ed press release giving no day did not even mention wanted scenario between the said from his Dubai bubble, out, categorically. coach, had seen the Ban- years ago. Tests were over in ball and leaving the ball. appropriate details on the whether PCB chairman Eh- Board and the franchises, one “It’s still early days with “I’ll be honest with you - gladesh Test team crumble three days. The pace of Shan- You don't want to be inside it. subject. san Mani or chief executive fears, could also damage the the bubbles. We don’t know absolutely no chance.” during their last West Indies non Gabriel and the rest of "This whole period for me The press release issued by Wasim Khan presided over otherwise good image of PSL how long it’s going to last His Rajasthan Royals tour from close quarters as the fast bowlers blew away is technique, testing them, the PCB on Thursday’s meet- the meeting. in world cricket, which the for. There’s an uncertainty coach, Andrew McDonald, the hosts won both the Tests Bangladesh's top-order. Then getting players that can de- ing read: “The PCB and fran- It is however learnt that league has earned since its in- there. It’s just going to be echoed similar sentiments, in two days. we saw a very different Ban- liver in a Test team. I also chisees continue to progress the meeting was held online ception in 2016. about having open conversa- cautioning the authorities Bangladesh's weakness gladesh side with the white- believe, and I did a presen- on the matters positively. via Zoom and both Ehsan and Needless to say, this bizarre tions with coaches, general of the mental toll the life in a against the short ball was ball formats. They won both tation with all the players Interestingly, again Sami Wasim attended it. attitude of the PCB media de- managers, whoever, to en- bubble takes on the players. exposed in the series and the ODIs and T20Is. I have yesterday, that if you look instead of responding to differ- “An open, honest and ami- partment at a time when the sure that people are keeping “The big fear is the sus- that probably had a huge im- told the board that I want to at the best players in world ent queries of media retained cable discussion took place; a Board is going to hold four their head space in a reason- tainability of it all, also the pact on Radford as he looks create a group of players that cricket like Kane William- his previous stance. presentation was made to the remaining matches of PSL 5 able place.” burnout factor,” he said. to develop the next group of can really stand up in Test son, Virat Kohli, Ben Stokes Regrettably, it appears that franchise owners by the PCB after just 16 days, may well “Then there’s obvious- “The mental demands on players for the national team. cricket. They can be techni- and Steve Smith, they are all the PCB media department, around the future business go against the interest of the ly going to be questions the players have just gone up Since the beginning of the HP cally tight, face 90 miles an good in all formats. They are which has been following the models. The franchisees will league. around selection. If someone in terms of what they’re deal- camp, Radford made it to a hour and bat for five hours. all good Test players. They takes some time off because ing with. Any time you lose point to check his charges by They can bowl in long spells." have a good basic technique, they’ve been in the bubble autonomy as a human being, feeding them express deliver- Radford pointed out how and once you have that, you for a long time and then which is pretty much what ies from throw down special- the best players in the world can then develop the funky someone comes in and plays bubble life is - it shrinks ists and bowling machines. have the ability to adapt to T20 stuff. I am working on well, do they take their spot? down your options. I think "I threw balls for four different formats as a result them having a good, solid Tokyo Olympics to give refunds to “When guys are starting to that can create some real fa- hours this morning, and I of their solid technique. And technique first. Let's get find things a bit tough men- tigue which can also transi- had a bloke throwing at them since the young players in the chassis of the car built tally from just living in the tion into that physical aspect at 90 miles an hour," Radford Bangladesh predominantly before we get the alloys. I'd ticket buyers in Japan bubble, being able to get out as well. told reporters on Thursday do not play red-ball cricket, like to see Bangladesh be - even if it might just be a few “People judge what’s hap- (October 29). "The idea was to Radford has made sure that really competitive in Tests, Tokyo: Fans living in Japan have already set terms for limited seating were avail- days of being normal might pened on wins and losses and test them for five-day cricket. tightening their technique is but not just in Bangladesh," who bought tickets for the refunds, which vary by na- able at venues because of the be a real help. Those conver- I don’t think it’s about that. You have to leave balls and on top of his priority list. he added. postponed Tokyo Olympics tion or territory. COVID-19 pandemic. sations need to be had.” It’s about how we get players get behind balls. Duck under "The whole of this 14-15 "The young players see a have been guaranteed re- Fans in Japan who already “As the host there is a pos- The IPL in the UAE is through in a healthy state them, be gutsy. Get forward. days in camp is red-ball lot of T20s. They see a lot of funds, the local organizing know they cannot use their sibility that we may not be Smith’s second back-to-back around their welfare.” It is a test of what you want in cricket," he noted. "We people earning a lot of money committee said Friday. tickets next year can get able to provide spectating bubble experience, flying At this stage, it seems quite Test cricket. It is the focus at have got bowling machines from T20 cricket. But I don't This does not apply to their money back by apply- opportunities to a part of the straight from one he was likely that a lot of the other the moment. The T20 and 50- turned up, short and swing- want to create just T20 play- fans who have purchased ing online for refunds during ticket holders,” part of in England during Australian players who’ll be over stuff comes later. I want ing. It is designed to test ers, but top-end Test crick- tickets outside Japan the period Nov. 10-30. The Tokyo 2020 spokesman Australia’s limited-overs part of all three formats, are to see the high-end players technique and work on the eters who can then play T20 through so-called Autho- Paralympic period is Dec. Masa Takaya said, speaking series. Given that the home set to follow suit and give the first. areas that need working and 50-over cricket. In my rized Ticket Resellers ap- 1-21. in Japanese during an on- series against India starts on BBL, starting on December 3, "There were certainly three on. According to the local view, Test players are the pointed by national Olym- Organizers also said that line briefing. “In that case we November 27, barely 14 days a skip. or four batters this morning coaches, the young players best players in world cricket. pic committees. Many refunds would be made if will provide a refund.” Stokes’ success mantra: I am never happy with where I am as player

New Delhi: His peers, seniors and even still trying to work on my strengths and atmosphere. Just getting used to every batting against two greatest England fast critics can’t help being in awe of the bril- that’s how I score runs and take wick- ball in IPL is an occasion and the energy bowlers (Broad and Anderson) is test in liance that defines Ben Stokes’ career but ets. You don’t forget that. But also doing that they bring is a big thing,” said the itself. the World Cup-winning English cricket- away with my weaknesses which makes all-rounder. “They are going to test you in every er prefers being mostly unhappy with his me more consistent as a player,” said “Once you get used to it, you get com- aspect of the game and when you have a performances to ensure that improve- the man from Durham, who is feared by fortable with a high pressure environ- bat or ball in your hand, it’s an amazing ment never stops. teams for his game-changing abilities. ment.” The question that didn’t remotely challenge you have for 20 minutes or half In the form of his life for the past three- Whether it’s being the a central figure amuse him was about the fact that before an hour at the nets.” four years, the 29-year-old already has in a tense World Cup final or an epic Ash- the start of the game against Mumbai In- Stokes feels happy when he is able to 7,000 plus runs and more than 270 wickets es hundred at the Leed’s, Stokes admits dians, he hadn’t hit a six for more than battle it out against England’s best in the across formats and finds his name men- that the occasion does play on the mind 100 deliveries. nets, which can be huge for confidence at tioned alongside the likes of Ian Botham of every player even if he tries to shut the “It’s a pretty pointless stat to be written the international stage. and Andrew Flintoff. outside noise. about,” he said having anchored a chase “You might not get Rooty out but you will Speaking to PTI in an interview, Stokes Asked, how he keeps calm for big for Royals in the last game against MI know that you have bowled well. Similarly revealed how he transformed into a games, Stokes replied: “System of the with a splendid hundred. against Jimmy and Broad, if you don’t get world beater in the past couple of years. game.” For someone blessed with equal finesse out even if you haven’t scored off them, you “Experience. The more you play, the “It begins around with people picking it’s an Ashes Test or World Cup final,” “IPL is an amazing learning curve and in both aspects of the game, Stokes believes come out with a sense of accomplishment more you learn about yourself. You are the game up (hype). That’s not to say we the answer seemed simpler than actual you get to play alongside and against that bowling to a technically gifted player that two greats of the game hadn’t been able to understand different things and don’t get nervous or feel anxious about execution. some of the best players in the world. You like England captain Joe Root and batting able to get you out. different situations. Constantly, I have the occasion. It’s normal. Talking about big games and Stokes get to pick their brains,” said the player, against the likes of James Anderson and “Sometimes, you want to practice play- never been happy with where I am as a “It’s all about embracing the situation speaks about how the Indian Premier who is competing for Rajasthan Royals Stuart Broad has helped him “massively”. ing the short ball and you might get out player,” Stokes said, giving an insight and dealing with it in the right way with- League, over the years, has prepared this season. “It helps massively to improve as five or six times in the nets. But having into his mind. out being overcome by it. At the end of players to understand what sense of occa- “...you get to play in front of sold-out an all-rounder when you are bowling said that, getting that kind of practice in “I am always trying to evolve. I am the day, it’s a game of cricket whether sion means. houses and get exposed to that kind of an against someone like Rooty (Joe Root) or the nets against those guys is awesome.”