10thyear of publication Srinagar Observer Apni Party organizes one day convention Div Com felicitates outgoing DCs for their memorable CJ Mithal inaugurates new Sub Judge Court complex Jammu and Kashmir Apni Party on Saturday organized services Chief Justice of Common High Court of Jammu and Kashmir a one-day convention in Kehribal-Mattan area of The Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Pandurang K Pole today and Ladakh Union Territories, Justice Pankaj Mithal today district Anantnag which was attended by various inaugurated newly constructed Sub Judge Court Complex at political activists and scores of local participants. The presented a memento to all outgoing Deputy Commissioners Ramnagar. He was accompanied by Justice Tashi Rabstan, convention was organized by Apni Party | Page 05 for their memorable services and welcomed newly | Page 03 Administrative Judge for Udhampur district. Chief Justice was given ceremonial guard | Page 07

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GoI asks J&K to take No fresh CFV after fresh Experts sound alert, say 2nd ‘necessary action’ Agencies Indo-Pak peace pact: DGP wave of COVID begins in J&K Srinagar: Government of India (GoI) has asked Jammu Says zero infiltration this year so far, situation not alarming in Sgr Jahangeer Ganaie and Kashmir administration Will act tough, won’t allow Sgr to take necessary measures Abid Bashir Srinagar: The re-surge in Coro- to become Maharashtra: DC for creating awareness navirus cases in Jammu and among people to follow Srinagar: Jammu and Kash- Kashmir has raised legitimate SO News Desk COVID appropriate be- mir police chief Dilbagh Singh concerns about the prevailing haviour and take necessary on Saturday said that there has second wave of the virus in the Srinagar: Amid rise in COVID-19 cases in action for its strict enforce- been “zero infiltration” this region. Doctors believe that the Srinagar, the district administration Srinagar ment so as to fully overcome year so far along the Line of rise of 50 cases per day to over on Saturday decided to act tough against the covid-19 pandemic. Control (LoC) across the Union 150 per day indicates that J&K is those who are found without face mask and In this regard Union Territory and that there is no in the second wave. violating the other protocols, stating that it Home Secretary Ajay Kumar fresh ceasefire violation after Known doctor and former di- won’t allow summer capital to become Maha- Bhalla has written a letter to the recent peace agreement be- rector SKIMS Dr Mohammad rashtra. Chief Secretary J&K, invit- tween Indo-Pak officials. Sultan Khuroo while talking to a Deputy Commissioner Srinagar, Aijaz ing attention to January 27 Talking to reporters on the local news gathering agency said Asad, who assumed the charge of DC two days order by MHA, delineating sidelines of the inauguration that the second wave of Covid-19 back, said that it has been observed that the See GoI asks on pg 2... of under-19 T20 Zonal lev- See Experts on pg 2... See Will act on pg 2... el cricket tournament at SK Cricket Stadium Srinagar, Di- ‘Pak still using narcotic drugs to rector General of Police (DGP) spoil careers of J&K youth’ said that so far there is zero in- Parliamentary panel to present MeT predicts widespread rains, filtration on the “LoC in both SO News Desk Kashmir and Jammu region.” "Real Hero Awards" today “I would love to see zero in- Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir police chief, Dilbag Singh Agencies snow in J&K, Ladakh filtration throughout the year Saturday inaugurated Zonal Level U-19 Cricket tournament, ‘Surface traffic likely to get affected’ 2021. Year 2020 was best and being organised by Kashmir Zone Police at Sher-i-Kashmir Srinagar: Members of Parliament led by NDA leader I hope to see 2021 better than Cricket Stadium Sonawar, Srinagar. Chirag Paswan have arrived in Kashmir on Saturday to Agencies ing areas from 21st March (after- the previous year,” Singh said Six teams, two teams each from Central, South and North participate in the mega event organized by South Asia noon),” Dr Mukhtar Ahmad, Sc-C as per a local news gathering ranges of Kashmir are participating in the tournament, Peace Movement to present awards to persons of immi- Srinagar: The local Mete- Director/LACD said in an advi- agency. which has been organised under Civic Action Programme nence who have done exceptional service in different fields orological department here sory addressed to divisional He said that drugs are “a (CAP) of the J&K Police. of life in Kashmir. on Saturday issued an ad- commissioners of Kash- fresh gift” being sent from Speaking on the occasion, the Director General of Police According to a local news gathering agency, the MPs will visory regarding widespread mir, Jammu and Ladakh. across. “Last year a large (DGP) congratulated the organizing committee and support stay at the State Guest House and will also meet various rain or snowfall in Jammu and “Under the influence quantity of heroin was seized. staff for organizing the event. delegations there, said an official. Kashmir next week. of these weather sys- We have constituted an An- He said that organizing such events are the signs of a Sources said that Chirag Paswan will be the chief guest “In quick succession, two tems, widespread mod- ti-Narcotics Task Force See Pak on pg 2... during an award ceremony event titled “Real Hero Western Disturbances are erate rain/snow is expected in See No fresh on pg 2... See Parliamentary on pg 2... most likely to affect J&K and adjoin- See MeT predicts on pg 2...

Chattisinghpora massacre Way to peace passes through J&K: Mehbooba After 2 decades, APSCC demands fresh probe Reacts over ED summon, says not afraid of anyone SO News Desk niversary of Chattisinghpora year 2000, unidentified gunmen dence and as such the questions Agencies which people are being forced to face hardships. massacre, the APSCC Chairman had entered a quiet Kashmi- still remain unanswered. “At least 3500 youth from Kashmir, who are pur- Srinagar: On the twenty-first Jagmohan SinghRaina urged ri village in South Kashmir’s APSCC in its above referred Srinagar: Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presi- suing MBBS and Engineering in Pakistan are not be- anniversary of Chattisingh- the government to announce a Anantnag district and massa- statement said that the slain dent and former chief minister Mehboo- ing allowed to reach their colleges. They pora massacre, the All Parties fresh probe into the cred 35 men, adding people dubbed ‘militants’ by po- ba Mufti on Saturday said that the way are being stopped at Wagah border and Sikh coordination committee incident and allow that the men who lice were actually innocent res- to peace passes through Jammu and are being asked to provide different cer- (APSCC) Chairman Jagmohan the Justice Pandian were killed belonged idents of Brackpora proved by Kashmir and that there is a need to re- tificates,” Mehbooba said, adding that Singh Raina Saturday demand- Commission to fur- to the minority Sikh judicial enquiry of Justice Pan- ciprocate over the peace offer by Paki- the students should br allowed to attend ed a fresh probe into the kill- ther investigate the community and their dan Commission. The APSCC stan. their colleges. ings. incident as Brakpora murder shocked the also said bodies of slain men Speaking to media men on the side- About her summoning, she said the is- After 21 years, the people of and Chattisinghpora entire Kashmir. were burnt and hastily buried lines of the function at Kulgam, Mehboo- sue is currently subjudice. “But, I am not Jammu and Kashmir especially cases are interlinked. He regretted that in a nearby village. “The drama ba said that peace can't prevail in Jammu afraid of anyone or anything,” she said. the Sikhs of the valley are still He also urged the though the Central stage managed by the officials and Kashmir until and unless the roads Addressing a gathering of party work- waiting for justice and urge the people of Jammu and Government has was a fake as they said that the leading to Pakistan and the other side of ers at District Convention Kulgam Meh- state and central government to Kashmir to get united for com- blamed militants for carrying militants were caught in a burn- Kashmir through J&K are not restored. booba Mufti said that any renewed thaw nab the culprits of Chattisingh- munal harmony and solve their out the massacre but it’s claim ing house during a gun battle According to a local news gathering agency, Meh- in the relationships of the two countries is subser- pora massacre. long pending issues. that at least five of the men who and their bodies were charred booba said that the government is pushing the peo- vient to the progress made towards addressing the In a statement issued here Jagmohan Singh Raina in his carried out the brutal massacre beyond recognition” said ple to the wall, saying that the taxes being imposed long pending political and democratic demands on Saturday on yet another an- statement reminded that In the is yet to be proved by hard evi- See After 2 on pg 2... on property and other things are the means through See Way to on pg 2...

Ensure all NDMA safety guidelines Indigo Airlines conduct No end to winter power schedule in Kashmir in Schools: Govt to CEOs successful trial for Will change plan by March ending: Chief Engineer KPDCL Bhat Imran Agencies agency, Chief Engineer of Kashmir Srinagar: The School Education Department on Power Distribution Corporation Lim- Saturday directed all Chief Educational Officers night operations Srinagar: As the winter season ended ited (KPDCL), Aijaz Ahmad Dar said (CEOs) of Kashmir to ensure implementation of in the Valley, the people across Kash- that the schedule would be changed National Disaster Management Guidelines in all Jahangir Sofi mir continue to face hardships due to soon after the fresh weather advisory schools for their safety. the pesky power cuts as the concerned issued by the concerned department In this regard, various directions and guide- Srinagar: After successful department has not changed the will end. lines were issued by the School Education Depart- trial for the night flight opera- schedule so far. He said that possibly the power ment under National Disaster Management Au- tions by the Go-Air at the Sri- However, the officials said that the scheduled will be altered by the end thority (NDMA) under school safety policy-2016. nagar International Airport, power curtailment schedule in the of the ongoing month, saying that the According to the SED directions, Guidelines, Indigo airlines on Saturday Valley would be changed by the end schedule would have been changed in the District Nodal Officers (Dy. CEOs) have been followed suit by operating a of this month, saying that the summer case the people could have cooperated asked to monitor the implementation of ten points night flight from Srinagar— would be free of curtailments in Kash- with the department. “We are supply- of school safety. New Delhi. riod is going to extend which mir. ing the electricity at par with the See Ensure on pg 2... Director Airport Santosh will also result in increase in Talking to a local news gathering See No end on pg 2.... Dhoke told a local news gather- flight movements at Srinagar ing agency that, “Today anoth- Airport,” he said. er successful trail flight was Earlier, after getting the ap- operated by Indigo Airlines proval from the DGCA for Trail from Srinagar Airport to New Night Flights from Srinagar Badamwari garden in full bloom, thrown open for visitors Delhi and there will be no trail Airport, the safety teams of Go Jahangir Sofi said, the opening of the Garden is among flights as of now, now the sum- Air and Indigo Airlines had ar- the initiatives of the Tourism Department mer flight movement schedule rived in the valley to check out Srinagar: On the eve of its opening, the where all locals and tourists can enjoy the will be according to the DGCA the feasibility while operating Tourism Department Saturday organised picturesque and almond bloom garden. which is expected to come by the Night Flight Operations a cultural programme on the lawns of fa- On the start of night flight operations next week.” from Srinagar Airport after mous Badamwari garden in downtown from Srinagar Airport, Hafeez said ex- Divisional Commissioner which the report is also to be Srinagar. tended flying hours is a positive develop- Kashmir PK Pole while speak- submitted to DGCA and ap- Apart from witnessing the visitors ment. “People associated with trade and ing about the development proval from the DGCA is also across the valley, the almond garden ide- travel had been demanding it. This is re- said , the flights operated from expected to come in next week ally gets flocked with locals in summer, ally going to add more into the tourism in the Srinagar Airport were tri- for summer Schedule flight op- with families could be seen taking the tra- Jammu and Kashmir,” he said. al flights before which the air- erations at Srinagar Airport. ditional Kashmiri nun-chai (salt tea) with On Bollywood coming to the valley Ha- lines seek the approval from Commissioner Secretary snacks. feez said that the film industry has shown the DGCA. Tourism Sarmad Hafeez said The famed garden is set to open on 21 great enthusiasm to shoot in the valley. “DGCA is going to revive this is a positive Development March on the Navroz eve, which also “After the Tulip Festival, the Tourism the report and all the delibera- as far as the air connectivity marks the arrival of the spring season in Department has a meeting with top Bolly- tions are to be made by DGCA between the valley and rest of the valley. wood Producers who have shown keen in- if there is any intervention re- the country is concerned. On the occasion, Commissioner Sec- terest in shooting the films in the valley,” quired. With that, the flight pe- See Indigo on pg 2... retary Tourism Sarmad Hafeez while he said. speaking to a local news gathering agency See Badamwari on pg 2... Srinagar 02 Observer Srinagar / sunDAY / 21 March 2021 News

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No fresh... together we can overcome any in this regard after the cases in sure wearing of face masks, hand Minamurg) and Zanskar subdivi- men were involved — leaving frontal assault on the party and challenge and work for the peace Srinagar witnessed a surge in the hygiene and social distancing. sion of ladakh.” many people in Kashmir doubt its leadership. (ANTF) and this force is doing and prosperity of Jammu and past couple of days. Further, these measures on As per the advisory, the prob- that whether the security offi- “Our leaders are languishing a great job every day. Drugs are Kashmir. “We have to prevent Maha- COVID appropriate behavior able impacts include “tempo- cials in the troubled region really in jails, party president is con- being sent from Kashmir border Earlier in his welcome speech rashtra and Tamil Nadu like sit- are also included in the National rary” disruption of surface traf- knew who killed the men of Chat- stantly in the eye of the storm as well as Jammu borders,” he IGP Kashmir Vijay Kumar gave uation in Jammu and Kashmir. Directives for COVID-19 Manage- fic mainly on Jammu-Srinagar/ tisinghpora. but PDP as an institution re- said. details of the participating teams As such, the protocol for prevent- ment, which have to be strictly Srinagar-Leh Highway, Mughal The APSCC also said that so fuses to buckle under pressure About the situation on bor- which included two teams each ing virus from spreading has to followed throughout the country, road and other major roads. far the Committee appointed by and continues to be the people's ders, he said LoC is peaceful and from South Kashmir, Central be followed in letter and spirit,” the letter reads. There is possibility of land- the Government has failed to movement as envisaged by party there is no incident of Ceasefire Kashmir and North Kashmir. he said. “After the steady decline slides and shooting stones in find out the culprits and solve founder Mufti Mohammed Say- Violation on the LoC after the Divisional Commissioner He added that an announce- in COVID-19 cases for about 5 vulnerable spots of Jammu- Sri- the mystery of killings of Sikhs eed,” Beg said. fresh peace agreement between Kashmir Pandurang K. Pole, ment about Standard Operating months, for the last few weeks, nagar and Srinagar-Leh High- in Kashmir. The APSCC has both Highlighting the decay in the officials of India and Paki- GOC 21 Sub Area SPS Vishwas Procedure (SOP) will be made the number of COVID cases are way, it says. Possible impacts the central government as well governance and public delivery stan. Rao, DIG CKR Amit Kumar, Mu- public in coming days, adding showing an increasing trend in also include temporary water as Jammu and Kashmir Govern- mechanism, senior leader and He, however, said that neigh- nicipal Commissioner Srinagar, that Rapid testing will also be several parts of the country. It logging in low lying areas and ment to order a fresh probe in former Minister Sofi Ab Gaffar bouring countries have been SSP Srinagar, Commandants of done at the spot. has been observed that it is large- dip in day temperature. the killings failing which Sikhs chided the administration for its sending weapons in large quan- Central Kashmir Range based JK DC Srinagar also appealed to ly due to laxity in the observance “Suspend / avoid agricultural will consider it as a huge injus- deep slumber and incompetence tities last year besides drugs and Armed/IRP battalions and other people to follow the SOPs in let- of COVID appropriate behaviour and horticultural operations (fer- tice done with them. in mitigating the miseries of the cash. “Drones were used to send gazetted officers were present in ter and spirit, adding that the by the people, especially in tilizer and chemical spray) and Recalling that furing the time people. narcotics, and weapons. Last the opening ceremony. administration is monitoring the crowded places,” Bhalla under- drain out excess water.” of the massacre the then US Pres- “Post August 5th 2019 gover- year we seized large quantities of Pertinent to mention that situation in schools very closely. lined in the letter. Separately, in a daily state- ident Bill Clinton also expressed nance has taken a nosedive and pistols, AK rifles of various kinds these teams were selected after “Schools were reopened after Keeping in view the fresh ment about the forecast, the me- his grief on the sad incident and in the absence of political over- and M-4 US made rifles that were the tournaments were held at due deliberations. Protocol in surge of cases and upcoming fes- teorological department issued urged the Government of India sight babus are crushing the made in Pakistan or Afghanistan District and Range levels in the schools is being followed and ac- tivals, it will be important to en- a “yellow warning” for isolated to nab the culprits, which he lat- common man. Corruption is at after copying the US model,” last few months. tion will be taken if violation is sure compliance of the guidelines thunder/hail/ gusty winds of er on also mentioned in his book its peak, inflation is soaring, spu- DGP said. found anywhere,” he said. and to strictly enforce COVID 30-40 kmph in Kashmir as well and termed the incident as most rious pesticides are ruining our About the list of militants ac- Meanwhile, as per an official appropriate behaviour, such as Jammu divisions on March unfortunate incident of his life. horticulture and no one seems to tive in Srinagar and the reasons Experts... handout, Deputy Commissioner as wearing face masks, hand 21 and 22. However, for March The APSCC also reminded care,” Sofi lamented. (KNO) for that, the DGP said that some is already here, "but a matter Srinagar, Mohammad Aijaz Asad hygiene and social distancing 23, the weatherman has issued that after the killing of innocent youth have joined militancy in of concern will be how this sec- chaired a meeting of Administra- among people, he said. ‘amber warning’ for “scattered Sikhs, the then Jammu and Kash- Srinagar and that is because of ond wave will behave". tive and Medical Officers of the “I would, therefore, urge you heavy rain/snow/thunder/light- mir Chief Minister Dr Farooq No end... the fact that “radicalization is He said that cases have started district regarding the contain- to take necessary measures for ning” with likely disruption in Abdullah publicly assured that demand,” he said. taking place by the elements who rising in Srinagar, Baramulla, ment of Covid 19 virus, at DC creating awareness among peo- Surface traffic Jammu-Srinagar the culprits will be soon arrested Asked about the upcoming are not happy with the peace.” Budgam and Jammu districts, office, here. ple to follow COVID appropriate highway and Srinagar-Leh high- as they were having some clue summer months, the Chief Engi- “Situation is not alarming. We while the rest of the districts hav- The meeting was attended by behaviour and simultaneous- way due to landslides and water and assured all the assistance neer KPDCL stated that the sea- have an eco-system where we en't seen any surge yet. ADC, Syed Haneef Balkhi, ADC, ly take necessary action for its logging in low laying area.” On needed by the Sikhs of Kashmir. son would be free of curtailment, deal with such issues. As far as "J&K is reporting three times Khursheed Ah Shah; Joint Direc- strict enforcement, so as to ful- March 24, there is no warning But till date the promises made adding that the electricity may other districts, we will have to more cases than it was reporting tor Planning Srinagar, Assistant ly overcome the pandemic,” he but the weatherman said that by the former CM have not been get affected only when there is put our heads together where a few days before," he said. Commissioner, Srinagar, Nodal said, adding, Further, necessary there may be disruption in sur- kept. any bottleneck. (KNO) religious leaders, social activ- Khuroo said that people must Officer Covid, Dy CMO, Medical orders/guidelines, issued by the face traffic on both highways due On this fateful day, All Parties ists have to play a role to ensure support vaccination and take Superintendent, BMOs, ZMOs respective State Governments/ to landslides.” Sikh Coordination Committee, youth are kept away from the both doses on time. and other officers. UT Administration in this re- There are four types of co- even after two decades, urged the Ensure.... gun,” he said. "We must adhere to Covid-19 Expressing concern regarding gard, should be widely dissem- lour codes signifying the level of government to conduct a fresh “Sensitization programmes, He said last year, three dozen SOPs like wearing mask partic- resurgence of Covid 19 virus, inated to the public and to the caution: green which means no probe in the killings so that cul- periodic mock drills at regular youth, who had joined militan- ularly when going outside, main- Aijaz Asad said the virus is very field functionaries for implemen- action, yellow—situation to be prits are nabbed and justice is intervals are essential for all the cy were brought back while 12 tain social distance, sanitize much present here and chasing tation.” (GNS) watched), amber –government provided to the families of the schools. Safety audit is a very im- youth surrendered at live en- hands, avoid close door gather- us. agencies need to be prepared for victims. portant technical feature which counters. Asked whether there is ing," he said. He stressed on strict enforce- severe weather and red –action On yet another anniversary of should be conducted in every a policy for those who surrender, "Vaccine is very safe with mild ment of Covid SOPs including Parliamentary... needed by the agencies. Chattisinghpora massacre, the school in consultation with the he said: “Those who surrender side effects and it will take few compulsory wearing of masks, Awards” scheduled to be held Meanwhile, barring famous Jagmohan Singh Raina chair- District Disaster Management will get all the dividends of good more months to break the pan- maintaining social distance, use at SKICC on 21 March 2021. tourist resort of Pahalgam in man APSCC urged the govern- Authority.” life,” he said. (KNO) demic," he said while adding that of sanitizers and sanitization. He The event will commence South Kashmir’, mercury re- ment to order a fresh probe into “Quarterly reports should be people must leave hesitancy and said those found roaming at pub- at 10:30 am. Superintendent of mained above normal in the the incident and allow the Justice forwarded in time to the School whosoever is being offered vac- lic places without masks shall be Cyber Police Kashmir zone Ta- Kashmir Valley. Pandan Commission to further Education Department for on- Pak... cine must take it at the earliest. fined and subject to Rapid An- hir Ashraf, Greater Kashmir A meteorological department investigate the incident as Brack- ward submission to the con- peaceful atmosphere which is Khuroo said that it is not nec- tigen Testing in the interest of newspaper executive editor Arif official said that Srinagar re- pura and Chattisinghpora case cerned quarters. Best practices changing for good every passing essary that vaccine can give ster- community at large. Shafi Wani, head of department corded a low of 6.0°C against are interlinked. He also urged the adopted anywhere in the district day and added that he feels happy ilizing immunity and even after The directive has apparently Chest Disease Medicines SKIMS 5.8°C on the previous night. The people of Jammu and Kashmir to may be shared with the School on seeing the young physically fit getting vaccination, one can get a come as a large number of peo- Bemina Dr Javaid Malik, Prof minimum temperature was 1.3°C be united for protecting commu- Education Department. District players taking part in different virus in your throat. He said that ple have been witnessed roam- Mohammad Ayub Dar Dean and above normal for this time of the nal harmony and resolving their Nodal Officers should focus on sports activities. rapid tests are not very effective ing without masks albeit a spike HOD School of Law Kashmir Uni- year in the summer capital of long pending issues. the implementation of directions Singh said the youth partici- and there is a need to switch to recorded in the COVID cases for versity are among awardees for J&K, the official said. of the Prime Minister during the pating in different sports activ- another alternative form of test- nearly a week now. their exceptional services in the Qazigund, the gateway town of 6th meeting of NDMA.” (KNO) ities are playing an important ing so that people can get cent per He said the recent spike in respective fields. Kashmir, recorded a low of 4.4°C Way to... role in creating a cheerful atmo- cent right report. the positive cases is a matter of Sources said that among oth- against 5.7°C on the previous of people of Jammu and Kash- sphere in Jammu and Kashmir. "School going children, their serious concern and adequate ad- ers in the media category, assis- night while mercury settled at mir. Indigo... “We should overcome sorrows teachers and other staff must fol- ministrative as well as medical tant editor Times of India Salim minus 0.2°C against 0.7°C on the “Recent statement of Pakistan Pertinent to mention the flight and sadness due to the situations low SOPs in letter and spirit," he measures are required to remind Pandit, senior journalist Majid earlier night at Pahalgam. It was army chief calling for burying operations at Srinagar Airport which all of us have faced, rath- said. the public that the deadly virus Hyderi Greater Kashmir corre- minus 0.3°C below normal at the the hatchet and moving the In- were only day bound, and with er we should work together for Experts believe that there is a has not vanished yet instead var- spondent Mudasir Yaqoob have famous resort. do-Pak relationship forward is the successful trial night flights peace,” DGP added. need to learn to live with the vi- ious strands of the virus have made it to the list of Real Hero Kokernag, also in south Kash- a positive development. But we from Srinagar Airport by Go Air “When terrorism was routed rus and the pandemic may end emerged all over the world. Awards. mir, recorded a low of 4.3°C must be reminded that aim- and Indigo Airlines, the Summer out of Punjab in 90’s, our neigh- but Covid-19 can re-emerge as a He exhorted on the officers against previous night’s 6.0°C, ing for low hanging fruit like Flight Schedule is expected to bouring country smuggled nar- seasonal virus like other viruses. present to reactivate function- the official said. movement of goods and people come by next week. (KNO) cotic drugs to trap youth in drug They said that strain is al- aries for the containment of MeT predicts... The minimum temperature through Wagah border or giv- related illegal activities,” he ready in the community and it Covid virus. Furthermore, he im- Jammu, Kashmir and light settled at 2.8°C in Kupwara ing India a passage to Central said, adding that Pakistan is still can reemerge any time as only pressed on the identification of rain/ snow at a few places of against 6.6°C on the previous Asia via Pakistan and Afghan- Badamwari... using narcotic drugs in well laid a few per cent population have containment zones and adoption Ladakh region on 21st March. night, the official said. istan while putting Kashmir “It is time for Bollywood to re- mechanism to spoil the careers been vaccinated so far. of required Covid protocol. (There is) Possibility of thunder/ Gulmarg recorded a minimum issue at the back burner is akin live the love of celluloid cameras and lives of youth of Jammu and Dr Naveed Nazir Shah said He directed officers to fine lightning with hail and gusty temperature of 0.5°C against mi- to missing wood for the trees,” which Bollywood had with a val- Kashmir. that people must learn how to those persons who have relin- winds (30-40 KMPH) at isolated nus 0.0°C on the previous night, Mehbooba said. ley in the early 80s.” The DGP said that narcotics live with the virus and come for quished wearing masks, adding places in Jammu division,” reads the official said. The temperature “If they are really sincere and Director Tourism Dr G. N. Itoo pose a big challenge and we have vaccination at the earliest. that the person should be tested the advisory. at the world famous skiing resort mean business they must know said that the Tourism depart- to fight it. He said that the youth "As of now, the situation isn't for Covid on the spot. Besides, Another western disturbance which received nearly 3ft fresh that the process of reconcili- ment after the successful winter participating here are giving a critical. At present, around 80 Aijaz said that the vaccination is most likely to affect J&K and snowfall last week is minus 2.3°C ation has to begin with Kash- tourism is all up in preparations message to all, as to how to get per cent Covid positive patients process needs to be intensified on neighbourhood from March 22 normal for this time of the year, mir. While statements back and for the summer season. engaged in positive activities are at their homes and just a few full swing to develop preventive afternoon with its peak intensity the official said. (GNS) forth indicate a movement for- "With the arrival of spring, the and not to fall prey to drugs. He per cent of people need oxygen or immunity in the masses. (With during 22nd night to 23rd night ward but people of Jammu and famous Badamwari garden is all said sports activities not only im- need to keep in ICU," Shah said. Inputs from KNO) and gradual decrease thereafter, Kashmir continue to be shroud- set to be open for locals as well prove physical strength but also "People will take vaccines with- the advisory reads further. After 2... ed in the veil of darkness with- as tourists. After which a grand channelise positive energies in out any hesitancy and follow pre- “The system is most likely to APSCC. out any reprieve in sight,” she festival will be organised by the the right direction. cautions in letter and spirit, only GoI asks... cause heavy rain/snow main- Stating that people in Kashmir added. Tourism department on the open- The DGP said that Jammu and then we can beat this pandemic guidelines for surveillance, ly in upper reaches of Kashmir are questioning whether the men Addressing the convention ing of Tulip Garden," he said. Kashmir Police is committed and easily." (KNO) containment and caution. (Gulmarg, Sonamarg, Baramu- killed on that day were actually senior party leader Dr Mehboob Director Floriculture, CEO working hard to tackle the chal- In terms of Guidelines, State/ lla, Bandipora (Gurez & Tulail involved in the Chattisinghpo- Beg lauded the steadfastness Gulmarg, former director of In- lenge posed by drugs and need UT Governments have been Valley) and Kupwara (Karnah ra killings or not, APSCC in its and resolve of party president formation Kh. Farooq Renzu support from all sections of the Will act... mandated to take all necessary Sector), Shopian, Qazigund-Bani- statement further said that so far Mehbooba Mufti for her con- Shah and other officials were society especially the youth to people don't follow the COVID measures to promote COVID-19 hal axis. Pirpanjal Range of Jam- the police have failed to produce stant advocacy of resolution of also present on the occasion. curb this menace. He said that protocol, thus a meeting was held appropriate behaviour and en- mu Division, Drass (Gumri & any hard evidence that the slain Kashmir issue despite the full (KNO)

DC Kupwara inaugurates 409 youth from J&K join Indian Army Plantation drive, Painting DIC B’pora organises 3rd Udhyam SO NEWS DESK competition at Waripora SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry Regimental Centre, showcased its latest batch of passing out young soldiers from the UT of J&K. Provides wheelchairs to SDH Kupwara Registration Mela at Sumbal A total of 409 young soldiers were arrested today after completing one year of strenuous training, at a glittering parade at the Bana Singh Parade Ground SO NEWS DESK SO NEWS DESK certificate will be issued online. as to establish their own income gen- of JAKLI Regimental centre. The attestation parade, depicting the gradua- He also said that those units who erating units. tion of a Recruit and his transformation into a Young Soldier, was reviewed KUPWARA: The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kup- BANDIPORA: The District Indus- have EM 2 or UAM registration or The attendants were also apprised by Lieutenant General M K Das, SM**, VSM, Commandant, Officer Training wara, Imam Din today inaugurated a Plantation tries Centre (DIC) Bandipora Sat- any other registration issued by any that general category male candi- Academy, Chennai & Colonel of the JAK LI Regiment. drive and Painting competition at Gulistan-e-Banaat, urday organised the 3rd Udhyam authority under ministry of MSME dates are eligible for 15 percent sub- The dauntless young soldiers are the Regiment hailing from all regions J&K Yateem Foundation Waripora Handwara. registration mela at dak bungalow, will have to mandatorily register sidy in urban area and 25 percent in and religions of the UT of J&K, marching in precise unison with a sin- The function was organized by the Social Forestry Sumbal. themselves in Udhayam. rural area while Special category gular aim of devoting their lives in service of their nation, singing their Department. On the occasion, 90 unit holders of Wani said under the Prime Min- candidates (including SC/ ST/ OBC/ Regimental song ‘Balidanam Veer Lakshanam’, inspired one and all as On the occasion, the DC planted some trees within the district registered their units on ister Employment Generation Pro- Minorities/Women, Ex-servicemen, their voice echoed in the Kashmir Valley. the Institute premises in presence of the officers. spot on the Udhyam portal. The unit gramme, easy loan facilities are avail- Physically handicapped, etc.) are eli- While interacting with the students of the Yateem holders were appraised about the ben- able through recognized financial gible for 25 percent subsidy in urban ملہ خاندان ملہ ڈیرہ شوپیان کوصدمہ Foundation, the DC asked them to work hard and efits of registering their units in Ud- institutions for self-employment and areas and 35 percent subsidy in rural prove themselves in different fields of education. He hayam which will eventually replace self-entrepreneurship. areas. also asked the management of the Foundation to pre- their EM 2 registration. The Project manager informed that Mubarak Ahmad, IPO DIC Bandip- ہیربخااہتنیئدھکےکاسھتدی اجیت ےہ ہک الغمنسح ہلماسہنک ہلم ڈریہ وشایپن -pare the students for better career prospectus in dif- While speaking on the occasion, in a subsidized and technical environ- ora, on the occasion, provided aware وطلیالعتلےکدعباس داینےئ افین ےسرتلح رک ےئگ ۔رموحم کین -ferent fields especially in competitive examinations. Project Manager DIC Bandipora Meh- ment new ventures of manufacturing ness about various industrial incen ٹ Meanwhile, the DC awarded the students who raj Wani provided Awareness to the and services sectors can be opened tives available to them under the ریستاوروصماولصلاۃےک اپدنب ےھت۔ رموحم دمحم عیفشوطرے اسہنک ب� وپرہ showed best performance in the Painting Competi- general public about the scheme and under PMEGP and the Industries de- Industrial Development Scheme -2017 tion. benefits of the PMEGP scheme. partment shall render all possible fa- and New Industrial Policy, which was وشایپنےکوادلیتبسنےھت اور وطرے وینز ایسنجی ےک رقیبی رہتش دار ےھت۔ ADC Handwara, Nazir Ahmad Mir, ACR Kupwara, He said Udhyam registration is ful- cilitation. recently launched by Lt. Governor UT زمغدہاخدنانےکاسھتوطرے وینز ایسنجی وشایپن زعتتی اکااہظر رکات ےہ .Bashir Ahmad Bhat, DFO Social Forestry, Dr. Fayaz ly online, paperless, free registration The unemployed youth were en- of Jammu & Kashmir Ahmad and others were present at the occasion. based on self declaration for Micro, couraged to avail the loans and in- He also raised awareness about the اوراہللاعتٰیلےسداعرکاتےہ ہک رموحم وک تنجارفلدوس ںیم ہگج اطع رفامںیئ ۔ ٓانیم Later, in a separate function at Kupwara, the DC Small and Medium enterprises after centives under PMEGP and other procedure for availing incentives like وسوگاراں ۔۔دمحمعیفش وطرے provided 15 Wheel Chairs to Sub District Hospital, which the entrepreneur will get per- schemes being provided by State & Capital Investment Subsidy, Central Kupwara. manent registration number. After central Government through Depart- Interest Subsidy and Central Insur- ذبرہعی: وطرے وینز ایسنجیوشایپن .the completion of the registration, a ment of Industries and Commerce so ance Subsidy under IDS-2017 SRINAGAR NEWS Srinagar /SunDay / 21 march i 2021 OBSERVER 03 Div Com reviews Principal Secretary I&C confers State Awards preparedness for Jal Shakti to Handicraft artisans Abhiyan-2021 launch • SO nEWS DESK Froooq Ahmad from Safa kadal was given Rupees 20000 cash prize. • SO nEWS DESK SRINAGAR: Principal Secretary In- Besides, Merit certificate for ex- dustries & Commerce, Rajan Prakash cellent work in Papier Machie was SRINAGAR: The Division- Thakur on Saturday conferred State awarded to Tanveer Hussain Dan- al Commissioner Kashmir Awards to the artisans in Handicraft groo. Earlier, Principal Secretary Pandurang K Pole today sector, Kashmir at Institute Of Hotel visited Kashmir Haat during which chaired a meeting with Dep- Management, Raj Bagh here. he gave directions to make Kashmir uty Commissioners to review MD SIDCOP, Haroon Malik; Di- Haat vibrant and lively. progress in Integrated Water each district. es, preparing water conser- rector Handicrafts and Handloom, He also visited India Institute of Management Plan and water He said that the joint team vation plans through Gram Mehmmod Ahmad Shah, officers of Carpet Technology, where Director conservation works under of Agriculture, RDD, Soil Sabhas, cleaning traditional H&H and artisans were present on the IICT apprised him about the assign- MGNREGA. Conservation, PHE, I & FC, water bodies, removing en- occasion. In Sozni category, Bashir Ahmad while Ali Muhammad Ganie from Pat- ments including the digitization work During the meeting, the BDO and concerned Tehsil- croachments and obstruc- While congratulating the Prize win- Malik from Sonpah Beerwah, was lipora Payeen, Chatabal was awarded the institute is currently undertaking. Div Com also reviewed the dar shall take Jal Shakti tions in water channels, and ners, Rajan P Thakur assured artisan awarded citation and first prize of Rupees 20000. During the visit, Thakur took the preparations for Jal Shakti shapat and formulate proper implementing appropriate community of all possible support. Rupees 50,000, Mohammed Shafi Also, In Paper Machie category, stock of pashmina testing lab that has Abhiyan to be launched by water conservation plans in interventions for water con- He also stressed upon preserving Bhat from Lokhripora Nowshera was Ashiq Hussain from Shalla Bagh been recently brought under the pre- Prime Minister Narendra their respective areas. servation. this unique skill that is responsible awarded 2nd of Rupees 30,000 and was conferred an awarded prize of view of I&C Department. Modi on March-22 under Stressing on the speedy He directed concerned for the production of world famous Maqbool Hussain Malik from Sonpah Rupees 50,000, Syed Manzoor Rizvi Principal Secretary emphasized on a theme ‘Catch the Rain' completion of water con- to ensure that a prominent Shawls, Paper Machie, Carpets and Beerwah got 3rd prize award of Ru- from Alamgari Bazar and Javid Ah- strict implementation of GI particu- where it falls and when it servation works, the Div water conservation work is wood works. pees 20,000. mad Mir awarded Rupees 30,000 each, larly in Pashmina. falls. Com called for active par- either taken up for execution The awards were given in different Similarly in Carpet, Muhammad Gowhar from Lal Bazar and Zahid He also underscored the need of On the occasion, the Div ticipation of the people or inaugurated on the occa- categories that included Sozni, Paper Ashraf Daikoo from Naidyar, Rain- Hussain Beigh were conferred Rupees brand building and launching of Com stressed on an effective for various activities like sion of launch of Jal Shakti Machie, Carpet and, Languishing & awari was awarded citation and cash 20,000 each. e-commerce platforms for the sale of water conservation plan in mapping of water resourc- Abhiyan. Innovative Craft Categories. prize of Rupees 30,000 posthumously In languish & Innovative category, authentic handicraft products.

DC Bla takes stock of Covid-19 Rajni Patil arrives J&K on five-day visit vaccination programme reviews current situation, party activities • SO nEWS DESK • SO nEWS DESK back dictator rule in the country to serve its dirty political ends, which BARAMULLA: The Deputy PULWAMA: Lashing out at Cen- is matter of serious concern and Commissioner (DC) Baramu- tral Govt for failing to address the must be defeated tooth and nail. lla, Bhupinder Kumar today grievances of people, besides failing Senior Congress Leaders Bashir chaired a meeting with con- them on every count after promising Ahmad Magrey, PCC Vice President cerned officers to take stock of overall development post August Amreen Badre, General Secretaries the progress of Covid-19 vacci- 5 2019, AICC Incharge for J&K Ra- Surinder Singh Channi, Shameema nation programme. jni Patil today said developmental Iqbal, Incharge Pulwama District The meeting also took review process started by UPA I UPA II in President Umer Jan, MC Vice Pres- of the implementation of req- J&K received a major setback. Patil ident Shameema Raina, Congress uisite SOPs and guidelines in was reviewing the current situation, Leader Javed Magrey, DCC Pres- the wake of upsurge in positive besides organizational affairs and ident Srinagar Abdul Gani Khan, cases that have been reported activities in Pulwama and Srinagar PCC Secretary Kadfeen Chowdhary from past days. Districts during her five day’s tour also addressed the Party workers, On the occasion, a compre- in J&K. JKPCC President G.A. Mir urging them to highlight people is- hensive discussion on the sub- and other senior leaders held inter- Mere making tall claims and as that, people have witnessed only sues, at grass root level, for their ject was held during which the action with party workers and also promising sky won’t change the real- restrictions, communication gag, be- resolution. Kulgam Working Presi- DC emphasized for exploring reviewed the party activities in both ity, the fact of the matter is that BJP sides the covid 19 made the situation dent Dr. Ayoub Mattoo, Shameema means and measures for car- other levels and underlined the tion zones. the districts. Govt has utterly failed to address more complex for the people, irony is Sopori, Saira, Bashrat Bin Qadir, Ai- rying out the campaign suc- need of utilizing the services of The DC also warned that Rajni Patil interacted with party people’s problems, It is an estab- that Centre Govt is ignoring every jaz Rasool, Nukul Matoo, Sobee Jan, cessfully. He also exhorted to PRIs in this regard. strict legal action shall be cadres in Pulwama District, then lished fact, that Govt has not come genuine issue in order to hide its fail- Shaheena SMC Corporators, Block eliminate the apprehensions Meanwhile, DC urged upon taken against those violating visited Srinagar Party Office today up with any programme or policy ures on all fronts. presidents, Prominent Party work- and misconceptions that have the people to follow all the guidelines more especially for and urged them (workers) gear up with regard to development, curb- Mir also hit out at the Centre for ers of Pulwama and Srinagar Dis- been developed about the vac- requisite SOPs and guidelines not using face masks. for the challenges ahead, besides ing unemployment and resolution unprecedented price hike on petro- tricts, Mahila and Youth Congress cine among the masses. pertaining to prevention of Moreover, DC appealed to the putting a united fight against the of other issues concerning people leum products and essentials and activists participated. The DC further emphasized Covid-19 as a surge in positive people to come forward and get anti-people and wrong policies of the in J&K, Patil said. On this occasion expressed surprise over the attitude On this occasion Showkat Ahmad upon the officers to work with cases have been reported from vaccinated at their stipulated Govt, which is responsible for the AICC Incharge send a clear signal of the BJP Govt, on the one hand BJP Malik (Chadura) prominent political utmost zeal and dedication past few days. time besides deliberating upon economic losses, restlessness among to Party workers and leaders across govt is adamant over not to reverse and social activist joined Congress for disseminating aware- He added that the virus has various stakeholders to coop- the people in J&K. J&K to get united to strengthen the the price hike and on the other hand Party at Srinagar Party Office along ness about the importance of still not been completely erad- erate with the administration She (Patil) said the developmental party further at grass root level, as it is appealing people to vote for it, with his supporters. Covid-19 vaccine. He directed icated and there is a need to and adopt all the preventive scenario in J&K got set back, unem- that, the Congress Party is commit- now It is the sole responsibility of Prominent among those who to launch a vibrant sensitiza- strengthen surveillance mech- measures for averting any kind ployment has risen considerably, ted to safeguard the rights of the peo- the voters to respond to BJPs terror joined Congress party with Showket tion campaign at block and at anisms in containment/isola- of exigency. people have suffered huge economic ple, won’t compromises on its stated tax and price hike on everything es- Ahmad Malik included Mohd Ashraf losses, but unfortunately the rising position of working and serving peo- pecially petrol, diesel and essentials, Bhat Ex. Sarpanch NC, M. Ishaq trend of people’s grievances have ple to the best of its ability, which is Mir said. Mir Panch, Mohd Ibrahim, Mohd even failed to invite the attention the party’s legacy. There is restlessness across the Irshad, Mohd Imran and others. of the Govt, which is a big source of Speaking on the occasion, JKPCC country due to BJPs dual faced poli- They expressed confidence in the disappointment and anguish among President G.A. Mir laid emphasis tics, people have realized that BJP is programmes and pro people policies the people, who have realized that over highlighting the issues con- desperate to erode the democratic in- of the Congress party, assuring that Div Com felicitates outgoing DCs their voices are not being heard by cerning people especially economic stitutions for the sake of remaining they will work hard to strengthen the BJP Govt, rather they are being crisis and other important issues in power. Every institution in the the Party in their respective areas. suppressed aiming to cover up the like rising unemployment and huge country benefitting people and safe- AICC Incharge and JKPCC Presi- for their memorable services wrong doings on the part of BJP losses caused to JK’s economy af- guarding the constitution is BJP’s dent welcomed new entrants into the Govt. ter revoking special status of J&K, target, for the fact, BJP want to bring party. • SO nEWS DESK send off was accorded to for- seer-ul-Haq Choudhary and DC mer DCs including Dr Shahid Anantnag Piyush Singla. SRINAGAR: The Divisional Iqbal Choudhary, Shafqat While welcoming the new Commissioner Kashmir, Pan- Iqbal, Showkat Ajaz Bhat, Ra- DCs, the Div Com hoped that • SO nEWS DESK shifting of sumo stands and identifica- durang K Pole today present- ghav Langar, G.N Itoo and Ans- they shall work with full ded- tion of spaces for creation of parking ed a memento to all outgoing hul Garg. The Div Com praised ication and ensure prompt DDC Shopian SHOPIAN: The District Development facilities for its decongestion, traffic Deputy Commissioners for the former DCs for their mem- public services delivery and Commissioner (DDC) Shopian, Sachin management, installation of new street their memorable services and orable services they rendered speedy developmental work in undertakes Kumar Vaishya today undertook an lights and repair of existing ones and welcomed newly joined DCs during their tenure. their districts. extensive tour of Shopian town from identification of various locations for at a small and graceful func- He welcomed newly joined On the occasion, the Div extensive tour Bonbazar to Zero Point and finalised installation of Advertising LED dis- tion held at Royal Spring Golf DC Srinagar, Mohammad Aijaz Com also felicitated Additional a comprehensive plan for its beautifi- play. The DDC during the visit was ac- Course Cheshmashahi, Sri- Asad, DC Ganderbal, Krittika Commissioner Kashmir Bilal of Town cation. During the tour, the DDC held er locals about developmental issues of companied by Tehsildar Shopian Bilal nagar. Jyotsna, DC Kulgam, Dr Bilal Ahmad Bhat who will superan- interaction with presidents of Traders the town. The DDC finalised plan for Ahmad, ARTO Muazzam Ali, EO MC On the occasion, a warm Mohi-ud-din, DC Pulwama, Ba- nuate on March-31. Association and Sumo Stands and oth- beautification of town which included Mohd Ismail and other officials.

NIT Srinagar holds special virtual session on DC Budgam chairs 74th International Happiness Day DLRC/ DDC meeting • SO nEWS DESK 2020. • SO nEWS DESK piness inked was another key In her deliberation, she take away from the session. BUDGAM: The Deputy Com- said that an achievement of SRINAGAR: The National The online session includ- missioner (DC) Budgam, 94 percent in CD Ratio was Institute of Technology (NIT) ed live conversation during Shahbaz Ahmed Mirza, who registered for quarter ending Srinagar on Saturday orga- which they shared ideas and is also Chairman of DLRC December-2020. Regarding nized a special virtual session their stories. today, presided over 74th advances and deposits it was on International Happiness Participants discovered District Level Review Com- revealed that positive growth Day in which Mumbai-based a happiness formula which mittee/ District Consultative of Rs. 544.97 Cr from Rs. Tedx speaker and founder of they can practice daily and Committee (DLRC/DCC) 2581.31 Cr (December 2019) 60 Bits Consulting Kala Di- session touched briefly the meeting here. to Rs. 3126.28 Cr (December wanji hosted the session for concepts mentioned in the The District Development 2020) while the deposit figure teaching and non-teaching two popular books “Success Council (DDC) Chairman key sectors of agriculture, has risen from Rs. 2794.84 staff of the institute. Principles” and “Ikigai”. Budgam, Nazir Ahmad Khan horticulture, handicrafts, Cr (December 2019) to Rs. The session was hosted HOD Department of also took part in the meeting. handloom and education. 3334.20 Cr (December 2020) by the Department of Hu- HSS&M Abdul Liman hailed Addressing the meeting, He stressed that under thus recording 21.11 percent manities Social Science and the efforts of Director NIT the DC took note of some performing banks shall take and 19.29 percent upper trend Management (HSS &M), to Srinagar for organizing such laxity and leniency demon- effective measures in en- respectively. mark the observance of In- events in the campus. strated by some banks and hancing the lending capital. She further briefed that ternational Day of Happi- On the virtual session, vote sponsoring agencies/ de- He also instructed all line under priority and non prior- ness–“HAPPINESS INKED”. of thanks was presented by partments in ensuring time departments to review and ity sectors an amount of Rs. The virtual session was staff for positivity and leader- ing a Master’s degree in Or- ipants using creative arts,” Dr. Mohd Rafiq, Assistant bound disposal of all pending revisit rejected cases, so that 1012.32 Cr for quarter ending attended by Director NIT ship skills,” Dr. Sehgal said. ganic Chemistry to being a she said. Professor, Department of and in hand cases. these are re-sponsored if 2020 has been disbursed out Srinagar, Prof. Dr. Rakesh Registrar NIT Srinagar, Creative Facilitator. Diwanji said happiness is HSS&M. He thanked the facil- He instructed that line found viable. of which Rs. 647.12 Cr was Sehgal who inaugurated the Prof. Kaiser Bukhari also at- During the online session, a skill set which people can itator, Ms. Kala Diwanji for departments shall take on The chairman directed all disbursed in priority sector event with words of wisdom tended the session and stated the facilitator used a tree as a do with their positive actions her valuable insight on the board all concerned banks concerned to ensure achiev- and Rs. 360.20 Cr in non pri- and emphasized on the role of these sessions are in need of metaphor to understand that rather than keeping it at in- pursuit of happiness. while accepting and spon- ing cent percent financial ority sector. happy minds. the hour and they will hold happiness lies inside us and tellectual level of positive He also expressed his soring the cases for earlier inclusion, besides arranging Among others the meeting He said such events are im- such initiatives in futures most of the times, we forget mindset. gratitude to Director NIT approval and prior to spon- mega awareness camps on was attended by Lead Dis- portant in every professional also. that. “The framework of 3H- Srinagar, Dr. Sehgal for his soring all departments shall financial literacy. trict Manager Budgam, Far- institute, especially for the Ms. Kala Diwanji, The session was highly Head, Heart, and Hands was consistent and unconditional carry out thorough scrutiny While welcoming all the hat Manzoor, GM DIC Mohd academicians and students of Co-Founder of 60 Bits Con- engaging and interactive. It used to learn how people can support for the Department of and status of the cases as per Heads of line departments, Ashraf, Cluster Head J&K NIT Srinagar. sulting was the facilitator included activities along with get happiness inked in their HSS&M. mandatory parameters. District Coordinators of Var- Bank Budgam Azad Ahmad, “Such initiatives are being for the session. She has more the opportunity to reflect and daily lives that can help us Dr. Rafiq also appreciat- The chairman while ob- ious Banks, Lead District Director RSETI Budgam conducted to ensure a stress- than 20 years of professional learn from peers. overcome challenges,” she ed his role as a leader for serving the performances Manager Budgam, Farhat Tahira Parveen, DDM NAB- free atmosphere in the cam- experience in Corporates, “External sources of happi- said. encouraging the initiatives of the previous quarter em- Manzoor presented the high- ARD Junaid Hakeem, Assis- pus. The aim of the session NGOs, and administrative ness are never eternal. Most Diwanji said there is impor- taken by the department. He phasized that more push is lights of the performance of tant Manager RBI and Heads was to boost and motivate our bodies and wears many hats of the times, we fall prey to tance of finding passion and also praised the efforts of the required on the priority lend- all the Banks of the district of Departments from various teaching and non-teaching during her career from hold- it was discovered by partic- power of gratitude to get hap- organizing team of the event. ing sector particularly for the for Quarter ending December line departments and Banks. SRINAGAR 04 OBSERVER Srinagar /SunDay / 21 march i 2021 edIT We ARe UNCIVILIZed

SYed MUSTAFA AHMAd [email protected]. edITORIAL s a student, I often come across characteristics of a civiliza- tion. It looks quite remarkable Athat if these things are imple- mented, what kind of society we will have. In our lives, we are taught that we must strive hard to become civilized. that Kashmiris are at the lowest ebb in like that the audience is deaf. greedy people. We never work hard to However, when it comes to implement- case of Civic life. First is we encroach Fourth is we spit at public places, achieve something. However, if another RISe IN CASeS ing these, there is no progress in it. roads. It is our biggest fault. This causes without having consideration for oth- person works hard and achieves some- Walking modestly on ground, re- unending problems for everyone. Pedes- ers. Spitting is a vice that makes a beau- thing, we become jealous and begin to specting elders, preserving public prop- trians as well as vehicles find it difficult tiful landscape dirty in every way and curse that very person to transfer his or SOUNdS ALeRT erty, providing space for the construc- to move smoothly. shows our level of learning and enlight- her achievement to me. tion of roads and bridges, speaking in Second is we speak loudly. In buses enment. Fifth is that we board buses like These are some examples that make a moderate tone, discipline at religious and in markets, we speak in a pompous animals. Some days before at Lalchowk, us uncivilized. Nevertheless, we have here is every possibility of post places, etc., are some civilizational be- voice that creates problems for others my friend and me were almost thrown some virtues but the heap of uncivilized haviors. Western world is called civi- who are not there to listen or bear our down from the bridge when more than things dwarf our virtues. As a human march-2020 situation in Jammu and lized. However, Eastern world is taken thundering voice. 10 people tried to board the Sumo simul- being, let us try to be civilized as much Kashmir in case the timely steps are as uncivilized. But it is a fact that East- Third is we never remain silent at taneously. I was amazed. as we can. ern world was once the champion of Civ- religious places. We often talk endless- Sixth is we cheat. We take full but not taken on time as the deadly coro- ic life. In this scenario, if we talk about ly, without caring a bit for the ethics of never give or pay full. It is our biggest (The Author is Graduate Student Tnavirus cases are witnessing a surge in past Kashmir, the situation is not so good. In holy places. Moreover, our preachers fault. This thing is something out of our and writes Regularly for “ Srinagar the coming lines, it will become clear preach in such a manner that it looks minds. Last in my opinion is that we are Observer “ views are his own) couple of days, thus prompting the authorities to hold back to back meetings in this regard. although there is an announcement that Sri- nagar administration is mulling to act tough Japan sees spike in female suicide rate against the people for violating the cOViD-19 NABeeLA KHAN place and meet gender equality. Thus, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP). But, women suffered erratic job losses. A survey released by public broad- there is a need to come up with the stringent apan, where suicides are consid- caster Nippon Hoso Kyokai (NHK) in ered a major social issue, is one December last year found 26% of female measures throughout the union territory of country that has reported sui- workers reported employment prob- Jammu and Kashmir. in case of further delay Jcides accurately than any other lems since April, compared to 19% of country in the world. Statistics during men. According to the Labour Minis- in taking apt measures, the situation would the pandemic highlight an unusual try’s weekly tally, the total number of story. In Japan, more people died from people who have become unemployed in likely be at par with maharashtra and other suicide than from Covid-19 in all of 2020. Japan amid the coronavirus pandemic states where the cases are rising with each Monthly suicide rates in Japan in- reached 79,522. creased by 16% between July and Oc- Celebrity Suicides passing day. in Jammu and Kashmir, the cas- tober 2020, due to a number of reasons After popular actress Yoko Takeu- attributed to the COVID-19 pandemic, ci died by suicide in September, the es are also witnessing a surge, thus putting a according to a study in the journal Na- number of women killing themselves ture Human Behaviour. Also, in the increased. In October, Japan reported a responsibility on the government as well as wake of this, Prime Minister Yoshihide big spike in suicide cases. An analysis the general people to prevent the cOViD virus Suga added a Minister of Loneliness to published by The British Medical Jour- his Cabinet. In 2018, U.K. became the nal on reporting of celebrity suicide from spreading. One fails to understand why first nation to create a similar Ministry. highlight “an increase in the number of This is a major step toward tackling suicides by 8-18% in the next 1-2 months, the administrations in the respective districts a problem in the country that gained and information on the method of sui- are not taking appropriate measures in this re- thrust due to the pandemic. During a cide was associated with an increase of press conference, PM Suga, while ap- rates in 2020 in Japan had increased in also mental health and domestic vio- 18-44% in the risk of suicide by the same gard. The people have to show seriousness in pointing Sakamoto as the Minister of October and November for men and in lence due to restriction in social ac- method”. Loneliness on February 12, said, “Wom- July through November for women. tivity are major factors,” said Yukari According to government data, the combating the virus and must have to follow en are suffering from isolation more According to another study by Michi- Tsunokake. Household burdens and total number of suicides in Japan was (than men are), and the number of sui- ko Ueda, a professor who is studying pressure of being caregivers as an add- 2,153 in October 2020, the highest month- the protocols in letter and spirit to ensure the cides is on a rising trend. I hope you will suicides, the female suicide rate in Ja- ed responsibility for women have raised ly count in more than five years, with a cOViD is prevented from spreading. Besides, identify problems and promote policy pan went up by more than 70% in the alarms. Work from home has also led to greater increase among women. measures comprehensively.” month of October compared with the a rise in domestic violence and sexual Bottom Line there is a need to take action against the peo- This year, suicide among women saw same month in the previous year. Prof. assault as reported by Amnesty Interna- Less communication, fewer chances a steep rise. According to preliminary Ueda told the BBC that part of the prob- tional, over 13,000 women testified expe- to meet people and economic stress have ple who are found violating the SOPs in this figures released by Japan’s National lem involves an increasing number of riencing domestic violence in April 2020 generally increased anxiety among peo- regard. The campaigns as well as the mea- Police Agency, for the first time in 11 single women in the country who don’t alone, which is 1.3 times higher than in ple. Japan’s National Center for Child years, suicide rates in Japan went up. have stable employment. the same period last year. A new term Health and Development, conducted an sures must be resumed at an earliest while Over 20,000 people took their own lives “More women are hired as irregular “corona divorce” is now commonly used online survey of more than 8,700 parents in 2020, up 750 from the previous year. workers such as fixed-term or part-time on Japanese social media to describe the and children, 75% of Japanese school- the testing at the hospitals and others places Japan is now in the midst of a third employment. This employment modali- spike in divorce and grievances of cou- children showed signs of stress due to wave of Covid-19 infections, forcing the ty is the core issue as it does not provide ples during the confinement period. the pandemic. should also be increased to ensure that all the government to order a second state of them with sufficient payment and job From a global perspective, Japan is “Economic hardships and domes- symptomatic patients will get tested at ap- emergency. security” explained Yukari Tsunoka- known to have high gender inequality, tic violence due to restriction in social A study published by the Journal of ke, a development professional actively ranking at 110 out of 149 countries in activity have been affecting women’s propriate time. the American Medical Association Net- working on youth unemployment issues the 2018 World Economic Forum Global mental health the most,” said Yukari work analysed national data obtained with Japan International Cooperation Gender Gap Report (World Economic Tsunokake. from the Ministry of Health, Labor and Agency. Forum, 2018). In such a situation, experts’ ad- Welfare from 2016 to 2020 on the month- vice-seeking help from family, com- ly number of individuals who died of Domestic Responsibilities Job losses municating with your loved ones and suicide in Japan. Covid-19 has forced many Japanese While the pandemic has been diffi- spending more time with them. The “Data from Japan on suicide rates companies to consider home working cult for many in Japan, the high rate World Health Organisation advice, “it from 2010 through September 2020 found for the first time which is a challenge, as of job losses and unemployment among is normal to feel sad, stressed, confused, an excess of suicide deaths among wom- traditional work ethics encourage long women is another issue that has added scared or angry during a crisis. Talking en, but not men, in July, August, and working hours in Japan. This further to urban isolation. Since more than half to people you trust can help. Contact September 2020”, highlighted the study. lead to spillover of work into a personal of women are non-regular employees, your friends and family.” This cross-sectional study found that spa. an outcome of a programme called wom- compared with previous years, suicide “Not only economic hardship but ennomics to elevate women in the work- (Taken from Health Analytics) OH! BELOVED CASHMERE Oh dear Cashmere, How lovely you are! In your every inch, saw your glory. Hydropower projects are wreaking havoc in the Himalayas Love you deep from the heart’s core n February 7, a Himalayan gla- valleys in Uttarakhand, arguing that dams on Himalayan rivers. Today, either. To your patience and smiley face cier broke and caused a flash these projects had exacerbated the in- there are plans to build over two dozen The Rishiganga project site was flood in the North Indian state tensity of the floods. “The disaster is a medium and large hydropower projects struck by a cloudburst, floods and land- To your apex of high mountains Oof Uttarakhand. The avalanche costly wake-up call,” Peter Bosshard, in Uttarakhand alone. Dozens more are slides several times between 2008-2016. And perpetual,deep blue rivers smashed two hydroelectric dam proj- the policy director at International Riv- planned in other parts of the Indian Hi- None of these incidents led to the proj- Oh! Oppressed Cashmere! ects and killed more than 200 people. A ers, said in the aftermath of that deadly malayas. ect’s suspension. In the summer of 2019, total of 205 people were reported miss- flood. “It shows that nature will strike Environmentalists argue that the the residents of Raini village, world we are the custodians to safeguard you ing in the disaster, but so far only 74 back if we disregard the ecological lim- construction of the Tapovan Vishnu- renowned for the role they played in From the enemies who bodies and 34 separate body parts have its of fragile regions like the Himalayas gad hydroelectric project, one of the the Chipko (Hug the Trees) movement conspire to miff you been recovered from the debris. Local through reckless dam building and oth- two damaged by the February 7 flash of the 1970s, filed a public interest liti- authorities have declared those still un- er infrastructure development.” flood, likely increased the damage gation (PIL) in the Uttarakhand High Will protect you even accounted for as “presumed dead” and After the 2013 flash flood, the Su- caused by the disaster. This dam was Court, calling on the district magistrate if it brings our demise, initiated the process of issuing death preme Court of India also mandated a being built by India’s National Ther- of Chamoli and the state government to certificates for them. national panel of experts to investigate mal Power Corporation (NTPC), with review the environmental and social By our demise will eradicate Environmentalists who have been the policy failures responsible for the the financial backing of the Asian De- impact of the Rishiganga Hydroelectric the long silent night studying Himalayan glaciers for de- disaster. After conducting an investi- velopment Bank (ADB). Both the NTPC Project site. The PIL also did not lead to By showering our lives , cades have linked this deadly disaster, gation, the panel called for hydropower and ADB were undoubtedly aware of any constructive action. like many others before it, to climate development in this “disaster-prone” the warnings environmental groups Those behind the hydropower proj- will shatter the occupied rings change, adding weight to the growing region to cease, arguing that it signifi- and other agencies have been issuing ects in the Indian Himalayas long de- And bring you back calls for aggressive climate action in the cantly amplifies the damages caused by about hydropower development in the fended their efforts against criticism to beauty and happiness. region. natural disasters. It also asked for the area since at least 2013. Their apparent from environmentalists by arguing that Attributing the blame for the flash installation of a flood warning system. decision to ignore these warnings cost these hydropower plants would reduce Your shelter of the love to we people flood solely or mainly to the ongoing cli- Later, two Supreme Court justices not- the lives of hundreds of people work- India’s harmful emissions and the detri- Under the hatred of smoke and metal mate crisis, however, risks obfuscating ed that they “are very much concerned ing on the project site on the fateful mental effects of climate change on the the failure of national and international about the mushrooming of a large num- morning of February 7. Had it not been local population. Is all we need from the mother’s lap agencies involved in construction proj- ber of hydroelectric projects in Uttara- a Sunday, the number of fatalities on Indeed, the construction of hydro- From the conflict to the harmony ects in the region to act on the lessons khand […] The cumulative impact of the site would have been significantly electric dams in the Himalayan river Our diginity is your emancipation learned from past disasters. those project components like dams, higher. valleys is part of a national plan to cut Less than 10 years ago, in 2013, flash tunnels, blasting, muck disposal, min- The second project affected by last emissions linked to the energy sector. If Your beauty is our reflection floods left more than 5,700 people dead ing, deforestation, etc. on the ecosystem month’s flash flood, the Rishiganga Hy- and when these plans are fully realised, Will sow the seeds of resistance in Uttarakhand. Back then, experts has yet to be scientifically examined.” droelectric Project, was not merely dam- the disaster-prone Indian Himalayas Untill the dawn of love and freedom quickly drew links between the disas- Indian governmental agencies, how- aged but completely swept away by the will have one dam every 32 kilometres. ter and the numerous hydropower con- ever, refused to heed these warnings violent surge. And the disaster did not struction projects in the high mountain and continued their efforts to build hit that construction without warning, (Taken From Ajlazeera) UmairaRasikh

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Printer, Publisher, Owner & Editor: Parvaiz Ahmad Khan Exe. Editor: Raja Muzamil , Published From: Dadi Kadal Tanki Pora D.c Office road, Srinagar Kashmir -190001, cell no: +91-9419007532,+91-9419007530 Tele/Fax: 0194-2486069 Printed at : Khidmat Offset Press The Bund Srinagar regd : JKnP-177 rni no: JKEng/2012/43267 Srinagar 05 Observer Srinagar / sunDAY / 21 March 2021 News Advisor Farooq Khan inaugurates Ulemas, Muftis administered T-20 tournament at Katra vaccine shots at SKIMS Soura Vaccination is safe, said the vaccine is safe and important SO NEWS DESK ment and creation of sports infra- to eliminate the virus from Kashmir. structure including indoor stadia important to eliminate Scholars further urged people to KATRA: Advisor to Lieutenant and grounds. virus: religious scholars follow the covid SOPs religiously and Governor, Farooq Khan today The Advisor informed that not to lower the guard even if the situa- inaugurated Katra Premier Jammu & Kashmir is already SO NEWS DESK tion has improved. League 2021, T-20 cricket tour- ahead of various states in terms Director SKIMS Soura, A. G Ahangar nament at Shri Mata Vaishno of new sports infrastructure. SRINAGAR: The Divisional Admin- while speaking on the occasion deliber- Devi Shrine Board Stadium here “Further efforts are being istration Kashmir today held a vac- ated on the importance of vaccination today. made to deliver sports facilities cination drive for various Ulemas and and said that though the Covid-19 has The tournament is being organ- up to Panchayat levels in the UT,” Muftis, who were administered vac- taken ugly shape in most of the parts ised by Katra Sports Club and he added. Advisor also assured cine shots against Covid-19 at SKIMS of the world, however, with the dedica- Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine financial and moral support in Soura, here. tion of all frontline workers the virus Board jointly. organising similar events regu- Among others, Director, SKIMS has been controlled to spread further The Advisor formally inaugu- larly. Soura, Dr A.G Ahangar, CEO Muslim para-medical staff. in the valley. rated the tournament by flipping Those present at the occasion Waqf Board, Mufti Farid-ud-din, In- Speaking on the occasion, scholars He said that today's vaccination the coin. The inaugural match Sujit Kumar and CEO SMVD participating teams for coming also included Secretary J&K charge Divisional Covid Control Room, expressed their gratitude to the Divi- drive has been held under the directions was played between Vishal Shrine Board, Ramesh Kumar together with a spectacular Sports Council, Nuzhat Gul; Kashmir, Tahir Ahmad Magray, State sional Administration for vaccination of Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Cricket Club Jammu and Masood were special guests on the occa- launch.He assured government's Deputy Commissioner Reasi, Surveillance Officer, Dr Talat Jabeen and urged people to come forward to Pandurang K Pole where various schol- Cricket Club Bhaderwah. sion. support for such events in future Ajay Kumar; SSP Reasi, Rashmi were also present on the occasion. get vaccinated for their safety and good ars have been administered vaccine 40 teams will compete for the Jawans of CRPF, 6th Bn, pre- also. Farooq Khan directed Sec- Wazir, elected members of Katra On the occasion, around a dozen health. shots. top prize of Rs 2 lakh in the tourna- sented a colourful dance presenta- retary Sports Council to iden- Municipal Council and DYSSO imams and muftis from various Waqf They termed rumours associ- He said administration of vaccines ment spanning 33 matches. tion at the inaugural ceremony. tify new talents across variety Subhash Chander among others. Board associated Shrines and Masajids ated with the vaccine as baseless and to scholars would send a positive mes- Deputy Inspector General of In his address, Advisor con- of sports and collaborate with The day's match was won by were administered jabs and put under appealed to people to get themselves sage and help ward off baseless rumours Police, Udhampur-Reasi Range, gratulated the organisers and the SMVD Shrine Board in develop- Masood Cricket Club by 96 runs. observation by a team of doctors and vaccinated without any doubt. They associated with vaccination.

Sadhna Tunnel Coordination Religious cum Cultural Committee Karnah Held Apni Party organizes one day convention Library Inaugurated at Peaceful Protest Party focuses on tangible issues that are relevant for the welfare of people: Altaf Bukhari Shahdara Sharif PEERZADA SAYEED SO NEWS DESK never resorted to demagogy by IMRAN KHAN KARNAH: Time and again the residents of SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kash- playing with the emotions of the Karnah tehsil took to streets and held massive mir Apni Party on Saturday orga- people rather it focuses on tangible RAJOURI: A Religious cum Cultural Library protests under the Chairman TCCK Haji Wali nized a one-day convention in issues that are relevant for the wel- was inaugurated by Sub Divisional Magistrate Ahmad to urge the government to construct a Kehribal-Mattan area of district fare of people. Dr Zakir Qureshi along with Special Officer tunnel at Sadhna top in this border district of Anantnag which was attended “We never believe in preach- Auqaf Islamia Jahangeer Khan at Shahdara north Kashmir as they remain cut off from rest by various political activists and ing what cannot be practiced as Sharif Thanna Mandi. A Simple but impres- of the country due to bad weather in winter. scores of local participants. some politicians try to do it with- sive function was organized at Ziarat Shahdara Locals told that a call was given by Karnah The convention was organized out feeling a sense of shame. Our where many prominent scholars, intellectuals Tunnel Coordination Committee (KTCC), in by Apni Party Senior Leader and Party has always stressed for an and religious clerks were present. Speaking which the protesters requested the government Chairman Municipal Council equitable development of Jammu on the occasion SDM Dr Zakir hailed the deci- to construct a tunnel at Sadhna top so that many Anantnag (MCA) Hilal Ahmad and Kashmir. In just a year’s time sion of Govt and Auqaf Islamia department for rural areas could get connected with rest of the Shah in which Apni Party Presi- we have tried to fulfill our com- establishing such important Library which will country. dent Syed Mohammad Altaf mitments made with the people be a great benefit for the students, teachers and Qazi Hamid ul Din said that there is a Bukhari presided as the Chief as per their expectations, with general public at large. This is for the first time biased approach of the government as they Guest. transparency and altruism. And I that such a library with galaxy of books featur- had appealed many times in past to construct Besides the Party President, also firmly believe that with your ing religion, culture and other social aspects has a tunnel at the highest altitude of Sadhana top the convention was also attend- support in future as well, we shall been added to the Auqaf Islamia. so that the far flung area can remain connected ed by Party stalwarts including together make Jammu and Kash- with the rest of the valley round the year. Apni Party Senior Vice President Ahmad Khan and Nazir Ahmad the lives of people. mir a place of peace, progress and There are more than two lakh souls of Tang- Ghulam Hassan Mir, General Sec- Khan (Kehribal). “The leaders and political activ- brotherhood,” Bukhari said. Mayor Greets dar, Teetwal and Karnah that remains cut off retary Rafi Ahmad Mir, Provin- Addressing the public at Keh- ists who once promised the moon Apni Party President also people on Nauroz from rest of the Valley from December to May cial President Kashmir Moham- ribal-Mattan, Party President to the people are acting as mute said that regaining statehood is a every year. mad Ashraf Mir, State Secretary Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari spectators while people suffer prime demand of Apni Party. He SO NEWS DESK The government had ordered to prepare the and District President Budgam said that currently there exists immensely. This is because they said: “Statehood is indispensable DPR to the BRO but still there is no update on Muntazir Mohi-ud-din, District no democratically elected gov- are concerned about saving their for such a vast region as Jammu SRINAGAR: Mayor Srinagar Mr Junaid Azim that. The members also urge that there is not a President Anantnag Abdul Rahim ernment in Jammu and Kash- own skins now. The hollow cries and Kashmir. It cannot be further Mattu greeted people of Kashmir on the occasion of big deal to construct 6kms long tunnel but this Rather, Provincial Secretaries mir which could have efficiently of autonomy and similar verbose on managed by a bureaucratic Nauroz, which also harbours a new beginning for is only possible if government is willing to do so. Abdul Rashid Haroon & Nazir addressed the woes and sufferings have gone hushed. It has evident- setup. We urge the Central Gov- crops across the Valley. BDC Chairperson Block Teethwal Nashada Ahmad Wani (Dailgami), Party of the people. ly turned out to be a scam, with ernment to make prompt efforts Mr Mattu prayed for peace and enjoined upon Parveen, DDC Member Karnah Adv. Najma leader Tariq Ahmad Shah Veeri, He said that those who acted as which they have tried to mislead for restoration of statehood at an people to contribute to the agriculture sector of the Hamid and many senior leaders, members of Mudasir Amin, Ghulam Mohi-ud- the dynastical political heads of the people of J&K for almost seven earliest so that democratic process State. Civil Society Karnah and members of local com- din Rather, Bashir Ahmad Wani, J&K in the past are now silent over decades,” Bukhari remarked. would start accordingly in proper Mayor appealed people to come forward and munity were also present there. Farooq Ahmad Bhat, Muzaffar the pressing issues that concern He said that Apni Party has manner” Bukhari said. join hands on this day, which marks the beginning of plantation season, by planting trees in abun- dance for preserving the environment He said Nauroz marks the beginning of spring and is considered a good omen for plantation. "Let’s Mega Kissan Mela/ Exhibition pledge on the occasion to make Srinagar greenest DDC Kupwara reviews arrangements capitals of the country and countryside more abun- dant with orchards and trees," said Mr. Mattu. held at Kulgam for ‘Catch the Rain’ Abhiyan Abdullah’s greet DC felicitates take advantage of various schemes in vogue SO NEWS DESK people on Navroz-e-Alam progressive farmers for their welfare. He directed the concerned SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir National to generate awareness regarding various KUPWARA: The District Develop- Conference President, Member of Parliament from schemes and latest farming techniques ment Commissioner (DDC), Kupwara, Srinagar Dr Farooq Abdullah and Vice president SO NEWS DESK which can go a long way to boost Agriculture Imam Din today chaired a meeting Mr. Omar Abdullah on Saturday greeted people on and allied sectors. of District Level Committee on Jal the eve of Navroz-e-Alam, praying the day acts as KULGAM: The Deputy Commissioner He said there is huge potential and Jeevan Mission (DLCJJM) to review harbinger of peace and prosperity in Jammu and (DC) Kulgam, Dr. Bilal Mohi-Ud-Din Bhat scope in Agriculture and allied sectors in the the arrangements for implementa- Kashmir. today inaugurated a mega Kissan Mela– district and the district administration shall tion of Phase-III of Jal Shakti Abhiyan In their greeting message on Navroz-e-Alam, Dr. cum-Exhibition here. work proactively for this sector. ‘Catch the Rain’ in the district. Farooq Abdullah and Omar Abdullah expressed The mega Kissan Mela–cum-Exhibition During the programme, the Chief The ‘Catch the Rain’ Abhiyan will hope that the day would herald peace, prosper- was organized by the Department of Agri- Agriculture Officer Kulgam apprised the start from March 22, on the eve of ity and progress in Jammu and Kashmir, while culture, Kulgam under centrally sponsored farmers about various schemes and new World Water Day and will culminate reminding the significance of March 21 as the Agriculture Technology Management farm technologies which are yielding signifi- on November 30, this year. World Arbour Day. NC General Secretary Ali Agency (ATMA) scheme. cant and positive impacts on ground. The meeting held threadbare dis- Mohammad Sagar, Additional General Secretary The DC on the occasion inspected sev- Participants were also informed cussion on the activities to be carried Dr. Sheikh Mustafa Kamal, Provincial Presi- eral stalls setup by Agriculture, Fisheries, about various facilities like soil testing, con- out during the Jal Shakti Abhiyan dent Nasir Aslam Wani , AR Rather, Party MPs Horticulture, Apiculture, Sheep and Animal struction of vermicompost units etc. ‘Catch the Rain’ in the district. Muhammad Akbar Lone, Hassnain Masoodi, Aga Husbandry and other departments display- Meanwhile during this programme, The activities discussed include Syed Ruhullah Mehdi, Shameema Firdous, Aga ing various items related to agriculture and progressive farmers were felicitated, installation of Rooftop Rainwater nance of old buildings of new Chak for water conservation, desilting Mahmood, Muhammad Syed Akhoon, Javed Dar, allied sectors. encouraged and Sanction letters and farm Harvesting System (RWHS) on all Dams/Ponds, enumerating, geo- of tanks and rejuvenation of small Peer Afaq Ahmed, Tanvir Sadiq, Imran Nabi Dar, Addressing the gathering of farm- machinery was also distributed among the buildings with special focus on tagging and inventorising all water rivers and rivulets were also dis- Sheikh Ishfaq Jabbar have also greeted people on ers, the DC urged the farming community to beneficiaries. Government buildings, mainte- bodies in the district, besides, plans cussed. the occasion of Navroz-e-Alam.

Chinar Corps Celebrates Its 80th Raising Day Negligent Doctor to face action for SO NEWS DESK administering expired Injections: DC Shopian SRINAGAR: The Chinar Corps celebrat- ed the 80th Raising Day at Badami Bagh SO NEWS DESK Cantonment. Chinar Corps was raised during World War II at Barrackpore, SHOPIAN: The District Development in 1942. As part of 14th Army, the Corps Commissioner (DDC) Shopian, Sachin participated in the Burma Campaign at Kumar Vaishya today paid a surprise Arakan during World War II. Subsequent- visit to District Hospital Shopian where ly, the Corps was shifted to Karachi. he interacted with the parents of an infant In Oct 1947, the Corps got tethered to who was administered expired injections. Kashmir for the first time when its 161 He assured them of stringent action under InfBde was tasked to fight the invading rules against the erring doctor after an Pakistani regulars and Kabailis. All opera- enquiry report is submitted by the Chief tions during 1947-48 Indo-Pak conflict were Medical Officer Shopian. controlled by HQ Jammu and Kashmir It was reported in social media that Force. Later, on 04 January 1955 the Corps one Bazila Iqbal Katari D/O Mohd Iqbal was entrusted with the role of complete Katari R/O Devpora was being admin- security of the State of Jammu & Kashmir istered expired injections for the last 4 at Udhampur. The Corps made commend- days in District Hospital Shopian and able contributions during 1965 & 1971 Indo- Pakistan launched its Proxy War against 13 PVCs, 20 ACs and numerous other gal- demanded immediate action against the Pak wars. On 01 May 1972, the Northern India, Chinar Corps has been successfully lantry awards and citations. These honors negligent doctor. The CMO Shopian was Command Headquarters was established maintaining the territorial integrity of highlight the selfless sacrifices of its val- immediately directed to conduct in-depth and Post Operation wards. He inquired to the patients and come up to the expec- at Udhampur and the Chinar Corps shift- the Nation. Towards that end, the coun- iant warriors. inquiry in the matter and submit factual about the availability of medicines, diag- tations of the patients. He also enjoined ed to its present location at Badami Bagh ter infiltration operations along LOC and Lt Gen DP Pandey, GOC Chinar Corps reports so that action is initiated against nostic and other facilities available in the upon the hospital administration to focus Cantonment in Srinagar. Ever since, the counter terrorist operations in the hinter- on the occasion laid a wreath at Badami the erring doctor. hospital. He also interacted with patients on quality assurance, accessible afford- Corps has been committed to the mission land have been the mainstay. Bagh Cantonment War Memorial and During inspection, the DDC also visited and inquired about their well being and able health care so that satisfaction level of ensuring the security of the Kashmir In the last 80 years of its existence, reverentially remembered the heroes and various sections and wards of the hospital facilities provided to them. among the users of Govt health facilities region from external aggression and inter- the Corps has been conferred with four their sacrifices for achieving successes in including emergency, operation theatre, The DDC urged upon health function- is enhanced and people repose faith in nal security challenges. Since 1989, when Victoria Crosses, four Military Crosses, countless operations. ECG unit, Dental section, X-ray, Gynae aries to ensure better healthcare facilities public health. SRINAGAR 06 OBSERVER Srinagar /SunDay / 21 march i 2021 ADVERTISEMENT

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JK2220190000287. i am applying for a Pesticides License under the name and ومضمن:دروخاتساجنمبن ومضمن:دروخاتساجنمبن دمحمدمحم ارشف ارشف واین ٹواینن ٹ ن ودل ودلالغم الغم روسلروسل واین واین اسہنکاسہنک ومعضومعض رتہک رتہک �ورہ ج �ورہ پ لیصحت لیصحتزنکر زنکر ومضمندروخاتس:رویح اجن درتخ ریپ دمحم انیم اسہنکوصف اشیلRBA ���گ� now i want to get its duplicate. anybody having any style BhaT PESTiciDES”. anybody having any objection احل احل وکالہر وکالہر لیصحت لیصحتم�رگگ م�رگ تبسن تبسنMigrationرسٹیکفیٹ Migrationرسٹیکفیٹ رمباد رمباد Domicile DomicileCertificate Certificate ااہتشر رمبادااہتشر رمباد ٓااگیہٓااگیہ رہ رہاخصاخص و و اعم اعم اعمہلمدنمرہجونعانادصلرںیم دروخاتس اسلئ / اسہلئدرتف ذٰھا ںیمزری اکرروایئ ےہ ۔اس ےلسلس MIGRATION MIGRATIONCERTIFICATE CERTIFICATE objection to the same must contact the arTO Shopian in this regard may contact Plant Protection officer Lal اعمہلمدنمرہجونعانادصلرںیم دروخاتس اسلئ / اسہلئدرتف ذٰھا ںیمزری اکرروایئ ےہ ۔اس ےلسلس within a week’s time after that no objection will be mandi Srinagar within a period of seven days, after that no ںیموٹپاریہقلحےسروپرٹومشبل راکیرڈ بلط ایک ایگ ےہ سجےس ایعںےہ ہک اسلئ/اسہلئ اعمہلمدنمرہجونعانادصلرےک اعمہلمدنمرہجونعانادصلرےک تبسن تبسن اکذغات اکذغاتدرتفدرتف ذٰھاذٰھا ںیم ںیمزریزری اکرروایئ اکرروایئ ںیہںیہ ۔ ۔ ربوےئربوےئ روپرٹ روپرٹ ںیموٹپاریہقلحےسروپرٹومشبل راکیرڈ بلط ایک ایگ ےہ سجےس ایعںےہ ہک اسلئ/اسہلئ entertained. SHAKIR GULZAR objection will be entertained. AIJAZ AHMAD BHAT اسہنکومعضزراہہمںیم راہشئ ذپری ےہ اور ہبنک ذبلی ارفاد رپ لمتشم ےہ۔ S/O: GULZAR AHMAD GANIE وٹپاریہقلحواسلئدصمہقودرگی داتسوزیات شیپ رکدہ ےس اپای ٹاجات ےہ ہک اسلئ دمحم ارشف واین ودل اسہنکومعضزراہہمںیم راہشئ ذپری ےہ اور ہبنک ذبلی ارفاد رپ لمتشم ےہ۔ S/O: MOHD AYOUB BHAT وٹپاریہقلحواسلئدصمہقودرگی داتسوزیات شیپ رکدہ ےس اپای � ٹاجات ےہ ہک اسلئ دمحم ارشف واین ودل ST R/O: GANOWPORA ARISHI SHOPIAN ST R/O: HEERPORA SHOPIAN الغمروسل واین ےن لبق از سیباسل ومعض رتہک �ج���ورہےسرتک پوکستن رکےک ومعض وکالہرلیصحت ربمن ربمن امشر امشر انم انم ہشیپہشیپ ٹ ن الغمروسل واین ن ےن لبق از سیباسل ومعض رتہک �ج��ورہےسرتک پوکستن رکےک ومعض وکالہرلیصحت ��گ�ٹم ۱ ریپدمحمانیم ودل دمحم دبعاہلل دواکدناری ��رگںیمراہشئاایتخریکےہ گم�رگںیمراہشئاایتخریکےہ اور اوراس اس وتق وتق ومعض ومعضوکالہر وکالہر ںیمںیم یہیہ راہشئراہشئ ذپری ذپری ےہےہ ۔ ۔ اسلئاسلئ ذموکرہ ذموکرہ ۱ ریپدمحمانیم ودل دمحم دبعاہلل دواکدناری Migrationرسٹیکفیٹ قحب وخد رمبادDomicileاحلصرسٹیکفیٹ رکےن اک وخااہں ےہ ۲ ہلیکشزوہج ریپ دمحمانیم رھگولیاکم Migration OFFICE OF THE REGIONAL TRANSPORT OFFICE OF THE REGIONAL TRANSPORTرسٹیکفیٹ قحب وخد رمبادDomicileاحلصرسٹیکفیٹ رکےن اک وخااہں ےہ ۲ ہلیکشزوہج ریپ دمحمانیم رھگولیاکم ۔ذٰہلاارگیسکصخشوکوکیئذعر ایارتعاض وہوت ادنراست ویم درتف ذٰھاںیم شیپ رکے ۔ دعبزگرےن ۳ ریپواقر ودل ریپ دمحمانیم زریمیلعت OFFICER,KASHMIR OFFICER,KASHMIR ۔ذٰہلاارگیسکصخشوکوکیئذعر ایارتعاض وہوت ادنراست ویم درتف ذٰھاںیم شیپ رکے ۔ دعبزگرےن ۳ ریپواقر ودل ریپ دمحمانیم زریمیلعت ایعمدوکیئیھبذعر ای ارتعاض اقلب وبقل ںیہن وہاگ۔ ۴ ریپومیسادمح ودل ریپ دمحمانیم زریمیلعت nOTicE nOTicE ایعمدوکیئیھبذعر ای ارتعاض اقلب وبقل ںیہن وہاگ۔ ۴ ریپومیسادمح ودل ریپ دمحمانیم زریمیلعت رحتریادصلر انبئدلیصحتار رہد وشرہ ۵ رویحاجن درتخ ریپ دمحمانیم زریمیلعت Whereas an application for the transfer of ownership has been Whereas an application for the transfer of ownership has been رحتریادصلر انبئدلیصحتار رہد وشرہ ۵ رویحاجن درتخ ریپ دمحمانیم زریمیلعت received from Shri Dr Shabir Ahmad S/o Haji Mohd Maqbool R/o received from Shri Aijaz Ahmad laway S/o Fayaz Ahmad Laway R/o ۶ ریپرفتح انیمودل دمحمانیم زریمیلعت .FROM THE OFFICE OF THE ADVOCATE ARSHIE Ziyarat Batamaloo Sgr. (Transferor) of Zen Bearing Registration No. Budshah Nagar Natipora Sgr. (Transferor) Bearing Registration No ۶ ریپرفتح انیمودل دمحمانیم زریمیلعت ZUHAR AND ASSOCIATES LIC NO: 45/2014 JK01H-7835 Engine No: 300406 Chasis No. 00788154 Model: 2004 JK01Q-2515 Engine No: 226657 Chasis No. 645442 In Favour of Umar اسےکالعوہوکیئ ارفادہبنک ںیہن ےہ ۔ رسٹیکفیٹ ثحبارجاءرکےن زریںیم ارگیسک صخشوک وکیئ ذعر .Office: Rambagh Bund Opposite Chinar Srinagar Kashmir In Favour of Yasir Ahmad S/o Gh. Mohi din Rather R/o Nowgam Mushtaq Dar S/o Mushtaq Ahmad Dar R/o Vicharnag Nowshera Sgr ارتعاضوتوہاانپذعرای اسےکالعوہوکیئ ارتعاض ارفاددرتف ہبنک ذٰھا ںیہن ںیمےہ ۔ ادنر است ویمشیپرسٹیکفیٹ رکںی۔ ثحبارجاءرکےن زری ںیم دعب ارگیسکزگرےن صخشایعمدوک وکیئ وکیئ یھبذعر IN THE CASE OF: Sgr. (Transferee) . Now therefore it is notified that for the information of the General public that (Transferee) . Now therefore it is notified that for the information of the General public that the ذعرای ارتعاض ارتعاضوتوہاانپذعرای ارتعاض اقلب درتف وبقل ذٰھا ںیم ںیہن ادنراست وہاگ۔ ویمشیپ رکںی۔ دعبزگرےن ایعمد وکیئ یھب FEROZ AHMAD KHAN S/O LATE JEHANGIR AHMAD the representation/ objection,if any in connection with the proposed transfer will be received representation/ objection,if any in connection with the proposed transfer will be received Within a /KHAN R/O SHOPIAN V. PUBLIC AT LARGE Within a period of 7 days from the date of publication of this notice in the daily newspaper. No period of 7 days from the date of publication of this notice in the daily newspaper. No representation ذعرای ارتعاض اقلب وبقل ںیہن وہاگ انبئ ۔ دلیصحتار وکرکانگ .CAVEAT representation/ objection shall be considered unless it is made in written the aforesaid period. objection shall be considered unless it is made in written the aforesaid period انبئ دلیصحتار وکرکانگ IN THE MATTER OF: nO:JK/rTOK/8046 Sd/- nO:JK/rTOK/8048 Sd/- Caveat petition Under section 148 CPC the caveator has DaTED: 21-03-2021 regional transport Office Kashmir DaTED: 21-03-2021 regional transport Office Kashmir reasons to believe/ apprehensions the non caveators may file SRINAGAR OBSERVER a suit/writ or any other type of proceedings before the Honb’le Court and on the ground of distorded facts/ misrepresented and cooked story and may succeed in obtaining some relief/ order IS AVAILABLE AT ALL and the same may cause irreparable loss to the caveator and it OFFICE OF THE WILDLIFE WARDEN, CENTRAL shall be in the interest of justice that no order/ relief or direction LEADING NEWS AGENCIES be passed against the caveator in absence of the caveator and that the caveator be provided the right of fair hearing. DIVISION SRINAGAR New Theed, Harwan, Dachigam Pin code: 191123 NOTICE E-mail: [email protected] Electricity i have lost my Driving License bearing no. JK0120140090714. Ph/ Fax no. 0194-2462327 now i want to get its duplicate. anybody having any objection INFORMATION FOR GENERAL PUBLIC Installation transfer to the same must contact the rTO Srinagar within a week’s time The electricity Consumer after that no objection will be entertained. The Department of Wildlife Protection is going to conduct hangul Population Estimation SHABEER ASHRAF ID: 0202050013094 is to be S/O: MOHD ASHRAF (census) 2021 in and around Dachigam national from 23rd march 2021 to 29th march, 2021. To transferred from Mr Sikander R/O: SAFA KADAL SRINAGAR ensure smooth conduct without any disturbance of the hangul Population Estimation (census) 2021, the Dachigam national Park shall remain closed from 22nd march, 2021 to 30th march,2021 Khurshid S/o Khurshid Ahmad Dar OFFICE OF THE REGIONAL TRANSPORT R/o Rawalpora Alamdar Colony for the all visitors. Sd/- OFFICER,KASHMIR Wildlife Warden Srinagar to Huma Majeed W/o nOTicE DIPK-15341/20 central Division, Srinagar Juneed Mohmed Lanker R/o Karewa Whereas a joint application has been received from Shri Parvaiz Nabi Wani S/o Ghulam Nabi Wani R/o Friends Colony B Shalteng Domodar Humhama Srinagar. If HMT Sgr. (Transferor) and Shri Bashir Ahmad Mattoo S/o Abdul Rahim Mattoo R/o Rampora Chattabal Sgr. (Transfree) For SRINAGAR MUNICPAL CORPORATION anybody has any objection he may transfer of Taveera Carriage Route Permit No. 7345/MC Covering vehicle No. JKO1R 7518. Now therefore it is notified for general OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER LEFT RIVER WORKS DIVISION file the same within 7 days at Div-II information that objections,if any to the proposed transfer of the said route permit/vehicle TENDER NOTICE INVITING E- TENDERS shall be filled in writing in the office of regional Transport officer Kashmir. Within a period of Rajbagh Srinagar sub division 7 days from the date of publication of this notice in the daily newspaper. Seller and purchaser NIET NO: 41e-Tendering/2020-21 Dated: 18-03-2021 Baghat after that no objection will identified by the authorized representative. For and on behalf of the Srinagar Municipal Corporation, e-tenders are invited on item rate basis from approved and eligible Contractors for the following work:- S. Name of work Est. Cost Cost of Time of Class of Head of Account be entertained. nO:JK/rTOK/ 8073 Sd/- No (In Lacs) Tender Completion Contract DaTED: 20-03-2021 regional Transport officer Kashmir Document in days/ Weeks (Civil) (Non- refundable) OFFICE OF THE REGIONAL TRANSPORT OFFICE OF THE REGIONAL TRANSPORT 1. Providing and Installation of hand pump within the premises of Directorate Rs.0.49/- Rs.200/- 5 Days Strictly DEE GOVT order NO.24-JK of FCS and CA, Kashmir (FCS&CA) of 2021 OFFICER, KASHMIR OFFICER, KASHMIR Dated:08-03-2021 nOTicE nOTicE 2. Fencing and Filling of park within the premises of Directorate of FCS and Rs.9.25/- Rs.300/- 10 Days Strictly DEE/ CEE GOVT order CA, Kashmir NO.24-JK(FCS&CA) of 2021 Whereas an application for Re-Registration/Transfer of ownersip has been received from Crest Whereas an application for Re-Registration/Transfer of ownersip has been received from Mercury Dated:08-03-2021 Destination India Pvt Ltd R/o B-114 RG Complex D.B.Gupta Road Opposite P.S Pahargani New Delhi Car Rentals Pvt Ltd. R/o The Orero Dr. Zakir Hussain Nagar Delhi in respect of Innova Bearing 3. Construction of single seated attached bathroom/ washroom within the Rs.1.56/- Rs.200/- 7 Days Strictly DEE GOVT order NO.24-JK(FCS&CA) in respect of Innova Bearing Registration No. DL1ZC-5544 Chasis No. 501557188-0119 Engine No. Registration No. DL1N-7438 Chasis No. 007490194 Engine No. 639212 Model no: 2014 In favour of Office of the Assistant Director, Mills of 2021 271537 Model no: 2019 In favour of Mohammad Shabir Bhat S/o Mohammad Sidiq Bhat R/o H.No. Mohammad Iqbal Zargar S/o Ghulam Jeelani Zargar R/o Pathpora Kawadara Sgr. Now therefore it Dated:08-03-2021 736 Lane no.12, Iqbal Colony Sonwar Sgr. Now therefore it is notified for general information that is notified for general information that objections,if any to the proposed Re-Registration/Transfer objections,if any to the proposed Re-Registration/Transfer will be received within 7 days from the will be received within 7 days from the date of publication of this notice in the daily newspaper. 1. Other details can be seen/downloaded from the departmental website www.jktenders.gov.in as per schedule of dates given below:- date of publication of this notice in the daily newspaper. No representation/ objection shall be No representation/ objection shall be considered unless it is made in written the aforesaid period. 1 Publish date 17-03-2021 04:00 PM considered unless it is made in written the aforesaid period. 2 Document download 19-03-2021 10:00AM To 29-03-2021 04:00PM nO:JK/rTOK/ 8059 Sd/- nO:JK/rTOK/ 8058 Sd/- DaTED: 20-03-2021 regional Transport officer Kashmir DaTED: 20-03-2021 regional Transport officer Kashmir 3 Bid submission/uploading date 19-03-2021 10:00AM To 29-03-2021 04:00PM 4 Bid Opening date 30-03-2021 11:00 PM OFFICE OF THE REGIONAL TRANSPORT OFFICE OF THE REGIONAL TRANSPORT 5 Submission of hardcopy for successful bidder 31-03-2021 upto 4.00 PM OFFICER, KASHMIR OFFICER, KASHMIR TERMS & CONDITIONS: 1. The successful bidder shall have to produce/deposit performance security 3% of the value of contract in shape of FDR/CDR pledged to Executive Engineer LRWD SMC before issuance of nOTicE nOTicE allotment to protect the department against any financial loss in the event of default of the successful bidder/tenderer which the successful bidder should submit / deposit within 05 days from the date Whereas an application for Re-Registration/Transfer of ownersip has been received from Ghulam Whereas an application for Re-Registration/Transfer of ownersip has been received from Kare of formal intimation is issued in his favour from the corporation. Kadir S/o Mohammad Sidiq R/o 10/209 Dakshin puri Extn Dr.Ambedkar Nagar South D/L in respect Deen Tripathi S/o Hari Prasad Tripathi R/o Khasra No. 774-Block Gali No.6BMA Hilpur New Delhi 2. The successful bidders/tenders should submit the hard copies of their documents including DD after the opening of tenders. of Innova Bearing Registration No. DL14CA-1413 Chasis No. 4007519782 Engine No. 499298 in respect of Wagnor Lxi Bearing Registration No. DL1RTB-2859 Chasis No. 02750 Engine No. 3. In Case of Holidays/office happens to be closed on the date of opening of bids. Bids will be opened on the next working day at the same time and venue Model no: 2015 In favour of Mohammad Shabir Bhat S/o Mohammad Sidiq Bhat R/o H.No. 736 7764854 Model no: 2016 In favour of Irfan Ahmad Bhat S/o Habibullah Bhat R/o Khankahi Sokhta 3 (a). The intending tenderer/bidder should attach sales tax clearance certificate with upto date Lane no.12, Iqbal Colony Sonwar Sgr. Now therefore it is notified for general information that Nawa Kadal Sgr. Now therefore it is notified for general information that objections,if any to the Validation without which no tenders/bids will be entertained. objections,if any to the proposed Re-Registration/Transfer will be received within 7 days from the proposed Re-Registration/Transfer will be received within 7 days from the date of publication of 4. The bid shall be opened online in the Office of Executive Engineer LRWD, SMC at Old Funds office Building Karan Nagar near National School Municipal Park on 30-03-2021 11:00 PM. date of publication of this notice in the daily newspaper. No representation/ objection shall be this notice in the daily newspaper. No representation/ objection shall be considered unless it is 5. Bids must be accompanied with cost of tender document in shape of Demand Draft pledged in favour of Chief Accounts Officer SMC payable at Srinagar or Bank receipt of tender fee deposit in the considered unless it is made in written the aforesaid period. made in written the aforesaid period. Municipal Account No: 0216010200000007 payable at J&K Bank Brach Balgarden. Scanned copy of the same withmentionofNIET No.& Serial no. to be uploaded along with all other documents including Bid Security Declaration with validitynot less than 180 days from the Bid due date. Sd/- Sd/- nO:JK/rTOK/ 8061 Sd/- nO:JK/rTOK/ 8062 Executive Engineer, DaTED: 20-03-2021 regional Transport officer Kashmir DaTED: 20-03-2021 regional Transport officer Kashmir DIPK-NB-6554/20 Left river Works Division,Srinagar municipal corporation.

government of Jammu & Kashmir OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER SUB TRANSMISSION DIVISION-IIND, RAJBAGH, SRINAGAR MECHANICAL HOSPITAL & CENTRAL HEATING Email id:- [email protected] Fax no. 0194-2310042 DIVISION SRINAGAR Extension Notice No-2 cum corrigendum (Phone no: 0194-2496089, E-mail id: [email protected]) Website: www.medkmr.or NIT No: MHCHD/TS/2020-21/323 Due to poor response, the date of submission of bid in respect of e-niT no. STD-ii /29 of 2020- 2 1 Dated:18.03.2021 Dated:- 10-02-2021 issued vide this office endorsementn o.: STD-ii/3015-18/Ts Dated:-10-02-2021 having SHORT TERM NOTICE INVITING TENDER tender iD 2021_PDD_116416_1 for “construction of 33KV line from Sukhnag upto receiving station arizal as a tie line between grid station Budgam and grid station ahmadpora (Part a) ” is hereby extended with the Date of sale of tender documents. From 20.03.2021to 24.03.2021(2.00 P.m) details enumerated below:- Last date of receipt of Tenders. 25.03.2021upto 2Pm. For & on behalf of the Lt. governor of Jammu & Kashmir , sealed tenders affixed withr s.5/- revenue stamps are invited from the registered firms/ govt. contractors for the below mentioned work: name of the Work construction of 33KV line from Sukhnag upto re- S. Description of work. Estimated cost of Time of aa n0. TS no. ceiving station arizal as a tie line between grid sta- no cost in rs Tender completion tion Budgam and grid station ahmadpora (Part a) document in rs. cost of Tender document rs. 6500.00 1 complete Servicing /repairs/ replacement to cPc-40 air 97000/- 200/- 05 Days non Plan 110 of 03/2021 compressor installed at mmaBm hospital, gmc, anantnag. Works (aEE 3rd) Earnest money Deposit rs 2,54,000.00/ Submission of Bid Security Decla- ration Form for EmD (uploaded on the website) The tender document can be had from the office of the undersigned during working hours against cost mentioned above, in the form ofi PO/Demand Draft or cash Payment. Tender documents shall be issued subject to production of certificates to the following effect: Last Date of sale of Tender Document (Extended) 23-03-2021; 2:30pm 1. Latest Sales tax clearance certificate/or as applicable as per new gST rules. Date of receipt of Tenders online (Extended) 23-03-2021; 2:30pm 2. J&K State Sales Tax registration certificate/ gST registration certificate. 3. Documentary proof of similar nature of work in any govt./Semi-govt. Department. Bid Opening Date 24-03-2021; 3:30pm The tenders should reach the office of undersigned on25.03.2021 upto2 P.m and shall be opened on the same day or any subsequent date convenient to the undersigned in presence of the tenderers who may be present on the spot. class of contractor “a” class Electrical contractor The envelope containing tender should properly be superscripted with Tender notice no, name of work and name of tenderer. Sd/- Sd/- Executive Engineer, Executive Engineer mechanical hospital & DIPK-NB-6519/20 Sub Transmission Division-ii, rajbagh, Srinagar. DIPK-15327/20 central heating Division, Srinagar. Srinagar 07 Observer Srinagar / sunDAY / 21 March 2021 News CJ Mithal inaugurates new Sub KU’s IMFA bags awards, Judge Court complex VC felicitates awardees

Chief Justice said that the new complex will be pivotal in ease of doing business of Courts besides creating a conducive environment in the times of pandemic. On the occasion, Bar members apprised the Chief Justice of various issues faced by them which included completion of Lawyers chambers and creation of additional session SO NEWS DESK maintain and expand impor- versity, Prof Talat appreciated court at Ramnagar. Bar members tant work of artists, musi- the efforts of IMFA in encour- thanked Chief Justice for develop- SRINAGAR: Students from cians, writers, designers etc aging its students to participate SO NEWS DESK Mohinder Kumar Sharma; Deputy , Criminal section, Prosecution, Staff ing such digitally equipped judicial Kashmir University’s presti- in pursuit of social justice and in different competitions. He Commissioner Udhampur, Indu Section etc at ground floor, Library court complex at Tehsil level in stip- gious Institute of Music and creative expression. Snowber also wished the students best of UDHAMPUR: Chief Justice of Kanwal Chib; Senior Superinten- and Maalkhana, Lok Adalt etc at ulated time frame. Fine Arts (IMFA) have bagged Trumboo from 3rd year (Sculp- luck for their future endeavors. Common High Court of Jammu and dent of Police, Sargun Shukla; MD First Floor. Besides, Judge Residence They also presented Memento to top awards in various competi- ture) qualified for nationals In his special remarks, Kashmir and Ladakh Union Terri- JKPCC, Vikas Kundal; Chief Engi- Comprising of 3 Bed rooms with office, visiting guest on the occasion. tions/events held recently. (going to be held soon) in the Dr Mir said it’s the univer- tories, Justice Pankaj Mithal today neer JKPPC, N.D Khawaja; Principal Drawing room, Kitchen, Lobby and Chief Justice gave patient hear- Suhaib Ahmad Hakeem HDFC and Red FM Talent sity’s continued endeavour inaugurated newly constructed Sub District and Session Judge Udham- attached toilets. ing to Bar members and assured the from 2nd year (Applied Art) Unlock (North Regional Level to encourage its students to Judge Court Complex at Ramnagar. pur, Mohan Lal Manhas; Sub-Judge It was also given out that the com- members that their pending issues won the first position (cash Winner competition). participate in various compe- He was accompanied by Justice Ramnagar, Archana Charak; Sub plex and residential quarter of judge will be addressed on priority. prize of Rs 50,000 and a cer- Vice-Chancellor Prof Talat titions at the local, national Tashi Rabstan, Administrative Judge Secy DLSA , Sandeep Kour; had been constructed over 10 kanal A deputation of Latti also met tificate) in the Calligraphy Ahmad Saturday felicitated and international levels and Judge for Udhampur district. District Mobile Magistrate, Ajay of land to accommodate the Court Chief Justice and demanded creation Competition/Exhibition held the awardees at a modest cer- also offer a platform for such Chief Justice was given ceremo- Kumar; XEN JKPCC Pankaj Sah- of Civil Judge, Senior Division (sub of Munsiff court at Latti as they have during the Pahalgam Winter emony held in the lawns of the competitions in the university. nial guard of honour on his arrival aney, President Bar Association Judge), Judicial Magistrate First to cover long distance to reach at Carnival by the Directorate of VC Secretariat. Registrar Dr Prof Hussain thanked the at court complex by district police Ramnagar, K.D Sharma and other Class. Udhampur and Ramnagar. Tourism, J&K. Numair Qadri Nisar Ahmad Mir, Principal Vice-Chancellor and Regis- Udhampur. distinguished guests. Interacting with bar members Chief justice and Administra- and Anis Rashid from 4th IMFA Dr Mohammad Hussain trar for their active support The inaugural function was Chief Justice was informed that Chief Justice said the aim to con- tive Judge for Udhampur district year (Applied Art) bagged an and Special Secretary to VC Dr to the initiatives of the IMFA attended by Registrar General High the building has been constructed at struct new buildings and the infra- and other visiting dignitaries also award of Rs 1000 USD each in Tanveer A Shah were present and vowed to encourage more Court Jawad Ahmed; Principal cost of Rs 5.40 crores and is having structure in courts is to facilitate the planted saplings at newly inaugu- the Creative Activism Awards on the occasion. students to join such competi- Secretary to Chief Justice Rajeev facilities of Main court building com- atmosphere where justice is deliv- rated Sub Judge Court complex by Iara Lee Foundation. The Congratulating the students tions to expand the horizon of Gupta; Member Secretary JK SLSA, prising of Court Room, Niabat Court ered properly. Ramnagar. ILF awards are designed to for bringing laurels to the uni- creative art and expression.

Shopian Administration to act tough Bhaderwah campus organized Krittika Jyotsna assumes office as webinar on career Guidance DC Gbl against Poppy/ Bhang cultivation SAJID TUFAIL LONE added that Master’s of Business Man- agement is a one such field which has Shafqat Iqbal SO NEWS DESK BHADERWAH: In the current scenario high demand both in private and public when whole world is in process of moving sector. accorded warm SHOPIAN: The District Magistrate (DM) towards the new normal and trying to Professor Vinay Chauhan, Dean farewell Shopian, Sachin Kumar Vaishya held adapt and cope up with the current situ- Placements and OSD to Vice Chancel- detailed deliberations with sub-divisional ation. The Business School Bhaderwah lor, University of Jammu was the key SO NEWS DESK administration during his visit to Zaina- Campus organized a webinar on career resource person of the webinar. He urged pora to finalise road map for addressing guidance: a perspective from campus to the students to have self-evaluation and GANDERBAL: Krittika Jyotsna issue of bhang/poppy cultivation in the corporate for the students aspiring to then decide about having a career option. today assumed charge as Deputy area and effectively tackle the menace of seek jobs in corporate world. The focus He encouraged the participants to have Commissioner (DC) Ganderbal trafficking, use of narcotics and other psy- of the webinar was to impart career plan- faith in themselves and have hunger taking over from Shafqat Iqbal chotropic substances. ning and guidance towards choosing a to learn in order to achieve the goals. who was accorded warm farewell Various areas under Zainapora Subdi- successful academic career. He further urged that students instead in a function at Conference Hall, vision are considered as hotbeds for culti- Professor Rahul Gupta, Rector Bhad- of dreaming for success need to work Mini Secretariat here. vation of bhang/poppy from where these erwah Campus and Patron of the webi- for it. He emphasized on the concept The function was attended by psychotropic substances are smuggled nar delivered the presidential address. In of self branding which require persis- Additional Deputy Commissioner throughout the district and outside for use his remarks he urged students to choose tence hardwork in the right direction to Ganderbal, Farooq Ahmad Baba, by the drug addicts. their career very wisely as it acts as a achieve ones career goals. The session ACR Ganderbal, SDM Kangan, It was decided in the meeting that drug abuse by shifting them to Rehabili- to educate the youth about ills of drug roadmap for building the future. He also was concluded with a healthy interactive ACD Ganderbal, CPO, SEs and the teams of Revenue, Police and Excise tation Centre within and outside district abuse through hoardings, cycle/bike ral- congratulated the faculty of The Busi- session in which he solved the queries Executive Engineers of various Departments shall act in coordination to so that they can again become a part of lies, street plays, announcements through ness School, Bhaderwah Campus for of the students regarding how to choose wings besides other district and destroy bhang/poppy crops and take strict strengthened society and contribute in it mosques, Friday sermons on the theme of very aptly choosing the theme of webi- a profession with which he/she is satis- sectoral officers of the district. action under law against the cultivators constructively. drug abuse and holding of sports festivals. nar and helping students in choosing a fied. Handing over the charge to including registering of FIRs. The habitu- The officials of Agriculture and Horti- The religious leaders, sports icon, youth career having bright future. The workshop was attended by all her, Shafqat Iqbal expressed al drug traffickers shall be booked under culture departments shall provide alter- icon, civil society members, elected rep- Dr. Rohit Bhagat, Placement Coordi- the faculty members of The Business his gratitude to the gathering of Public Safety Act and SDPO Zainpora was nate suitable crops for bringing under resentatives and media persons shall be nator, The Business School, Bhaderwah School, Bhaderwah Campus including officers and officials and thanked directed to prepare dossiers for PSA in all cultivation the lands where poppy/ roped in to make this campaign result Campus and Convener of the webinar Mr. Mohammad Avais, Dr. Atif Qazi, them for their love and respect he such cases. bhang is cultivated whereas the youth oriented. formally welcomed the Guests and Key Mr. Zaffer Hussain, Ms. Aishiya Gupta, was accorded on the occasion. It was given out that a helpline number of the areas shall be provided livelihood The meeting was attended by SDM Zai- Resource person of the webinar. He also Mr. Amit, Ms. Meenakshi and Ms. While speaking on the occa- shall be issued in public domain for report- avenues under various Self Employment napora Mushtaq Ahmad lone, SDPO Zai- introduced the theme of webinar to the Soniya. More than two hundred partici- sion, Joytsna said that it was an ing instances of poppy/bhang cultivation, Schemes of the Govt. after proper skill napora Riaz Ahmad, Tehsildar Zainapora, participants. Further he stressed upon pants across the country and students honour to take over as the DC of drug trafficking and drug abuse. The profiling. Tehsildar ImamSahib and SHO Zainapora the participants to carefully choose from different colleges of Jammu and district Ganderbal and praised the administration shall ensure handhold- The meeting decided that a massive besides other officers of the Sub Divisional opportunities available in order to live Kashmir attended the webinar and got outgoing DC for his commitment ing of youth who are caught in menace of awareness campaign shall be initiated Administration. a satisfied and successful life. He also benefitted. and devotion to the public. While addressing the partici- pants present on the occasion she expected complete dedication to professionalism and commitment Baseer – Ul - Haq Chaudhry convenes DDC B’gam reviews status of availability and to work from all officers and offi- cials. She urged all officers to work interactive meeting at Pulwama consumption of drinking Water with added zeal and enthusiasm and prioritize works as per the SO NEWS DESK needs of people so that the dream SO NEWS DESK programme. of sustainable development shall Chief Medical Officer, Pulwama BUDGAM: The District Devel- be continued in the district. PULWAMA: After assuming charge apprised the DC about the introduc- opment Commissioner (DDC) Earlier, ADC complimented the as Deputy Commissioner (DC) Pul- tion of DNB programmes at the Dis- Budgam, Shahbaz Ahmed outgoing Deputy Commissioner wama, Baseer - Ul - Haq Chaudhry trict Hospital besides the quality of Mirza today convened a meet- by presenting a Shawl as a token today impressed upon the officers health care services being provided. ing of Jal Shakti Department of gratitude and affection for his to work in unison to ensure better The CEO Pulwama was direct- to review the status of supply, commitment and devotion to the public services delivery mechanism ed to implement the guidelines availability, purification and public. in the district. for preventing COVID in schools shortages/ scarcity of drink- The DC exhorted upon the offi- besides focussing on learning out- ing Water in the district. cers to prioritize issues of public comes. Addressing the meeting, DC Jammu reviews importance in their concerned With regard to the Agriculture the DDC emphasized the need progress under departments and reduce the penden- Department, the DC exhorted the to demonstrate cumulative cies. He enjoined upon the officers of officers to mobilize the line depart- efforts from all concerned in Capex Budget essential services to devise mecha- ments in providing irrigation and ensuring adequate and safe nisms for better delivery. other facilities for a bumper saf- drinking water is available to every nook and corner of the detailed presentation of the renovated. He said effort will 2021-22 He reiterated his commitment to fron crop under National saffron all souls. district. functioning of the department be to ensure to plug all loose provide an accessible, accountable Mission. He said water is worthless The DDC said that the and its field staff. He apprised discharges and other leakages, SO NEWS DESK and responsive administration and Moreover various departments and simultaneously natural department shall utilize the the meeting that all resources besides they shall keep close exhorted upon the officers to devel- like Transport, Labour, Coopera- water is beyond pricing. He services of all concerned staff have been mobilized to make vigil to ensure supply available JAMMU: District Development op the novel methods of governance tives, PHE, Industries and Com- said the department of Jal including AEEs, JEs in coordi- the water week campaign prove is being utilized judiciously. Commissioner, Jammu, Anshul and adopt best practices in public merce were directed to adopt people Shakti is required to mobilize nation with concerned BDOs a success. The meeting among others Garg today reviewed the Physical outreach programmes. friendly models of public delivery all sources, man power, exper- who during the campaign will The S.E said that their efforts was attended by Ex. Engi- and Financial progress of works While reviewing the functioning services. tise and techniques in ensur- provide all necessary support are primarily focused on to neer PHE Budgam/Chadoora being executed under District of various departments, he directed The meeting was attended by ing that the message of rain in making the message result enhance the quality of supply Najeeb Tramboo, Ex. Engi- Capex 2021-22. ACD Pulwama to execute works ADC Pulwama/Awantipora/Tral water harvesting and ground oriented. and that every source site and neer Irrigation /FSC Narbal During the meeting, executing under 14th FC and complete works besides district and sectoral officers water management and recy- Earlier, S.E Hydraulics other ground water sources all AEEs, AEs, JEs and other agencies were instructed to com- taken under the ‘Back to Village’ of the district. cling and re use shall reach Siraj u Din Shah gave a are being rejuvenated and field staff. plete the works within the stipu- lated time in order to avoid cost and time escalation. The Executing Agencies were also directed to convey the saving if any, so that these funds can be New GMC’s of J&K set to start DNB courses got re-appropriated from compe- SO NEWS DESK DM/MCH and MD/MS courses already accreditation in Hospital Administration Earlier in March 2020, District Hos- Choudhary Mohammed Yasin, Mission tent authorities. Moreover, the being run in the UT of Jammu & Kash- & Psychiatry departments. The GMC Sri- pital Gandhi Nagar Jammu became the Director, NHM, J&K, 8 District Hospitals Executing Agencies were asked JAMMU: Signifying a major achieve- mir. nagar has been granted accreditation in first District Hospital in Union Territo- and all GMCs/ SKIMS had applied for to furnish the details of dispute if ment for Healthcare Department in In new GMCs, 2 seats have been Dr NB Neuro Surgery and SKIMS Sri- ry of J&K to get 6 seats for DNB courses DNB courses to NBE. A total 129 applica- any, regarding land/forest. J&K, new Government Medical Col- granted by NBE to new GMC Doda in nagar in Anatomy & Physiology depart- in Department of Medicine and Anaes- tions were submitted by the institutions, The District and Sectoral Offi- leges have been accredited by National the department of Anaesthesia, new ments and 02 seats have been approved thesiology, pursuant to which DNB out of which 23 applications of old GMCs/ cers were asked to identify the Board of Examinations (NBE) for DNB GMC Kathua has been granted 2 seats in each of these accredited department. courses were started in the institution SKIMS, 5 applications of new GMCs and 2 works for the year 2021-22 which (Diplomat of National Board) courses in the department of Community Medi- Pertinent to mention that the DNB and candidates are pursuing PG in the applications of DHs have been approved are feasible and can be completed in various departments. cine and 2 seats in Pediatrics, while 2 (Diplomat of National Board) courses Govt. Hospital Gandhi Nagar Jammu. by National Board of Examinations and within two years. With this, the accredited institu- seats have been granted to new GMC have been introduced in the District A total of 42 seats were granted to the a total of 58 seats have been granted to The meeting was attended by tions will get two PG candidates in Anantnag in the department of Derma- Hospitals and new Government Medi- institutions of UT of J&K and 21 candi- the accredited departments consequent Chief Planning Officer, Jammu, the certified stream every year. Upto tology, and provisional accreditation cal Colleges besides old GMCs and dates have already joined the various to the concerted efforts and hard work of SE PWD(R&B), Jammu, PO now, 30 Super Specialty/ Broad Spe- has been granted to new GMC Rajouri SKIMS in order to strengthen the accredited streams. teams of the institutions. Moreover, 28 ICDS, Jammu, ACD, Jammu cialty courses have been approved by in the department of Orthopaedics. institutions, decongest the Government Under the dynamic leadership and more departments of DHs/ GMCs have and other district and sectoral NBE which are likely to give 58 seats Additionally, in old GMCs/ SKIMS, Medical Colleges and to address the concerted efforts of Atal Duloo, Financial been assessed by NBE and their accredi- Officers. to the UT, which is over and above the GMC Jammu has also been granted shortage of specialists in the UT of J&K. Commissioner, H&ME Department and tation is awaited. SRINAGAR SPORTS OBSERVER sunday 21 march 2021 Batsmen must step up and give the Trent Boult too hot to handle for Bangladesh bowlers something to defend - Tamim Christchruch: Bangladesh made a torrid start to their Wellington: Bangladesh captain in it. That gave Tom Latham, playing tour of New Zealand on Sat- Tamim Iqbal believes the batsmen his 100th ODI, a chance to hand three urday (March 20) as their will have to learn from their mistakes debuts. Devon Conway, Will Young batsmen put up a poor perfor- after they were shot down for just 131 and Daryl Mitchell didn't have much mance that saw the side post in the opening ODI against New Zea- to do but Boult stressed they will just 131 on the board. New land. Trent Boult picked up four wick- stamp their authority going ahead in Zealand chased down the ets while other bowlers chipped in as the series. target with ease in just 21.2 well before New Zealand bagged an "I think the group is pretty famil- overs to pick up a compre- easy eight-wicket win. iar with the style of cricket we want hensive eight-wicket win as mid-on by Boult. Mushfiqur sixes as New Zealand raced to "There shouldn't be an excuse re- to play in this format. It is pretty Bangladesh's winless streak Rahim tried to battle it out 45/0 in just 4 overs. Guptill's garding the preparations," he point- unique that we had three ODI debuts in this part of the world ex- and was batting on 10 off 32 thrilling cameo then came ed out. "We had practiced quite a lot today. They didn't get a real chance tended to 14 in ODIs. at one stage but the wicket- to an end when he edged one during the quarantine period, as we to show themselves with the batting, Skipper Tamim Iqbal keeper-batsman found the behind off Taskin in the sixth had practiced in Queenstown, and in but Will Young is an established first- made a great start after Tom fielder at wide gully to add to over of the chase, much to here too (Dunedin), so we were men- class cricketer," the pacer pointed out. Latham opted to bowl. De- Bangladesh's woes. Wickets Bangladesh's relief. But with tally prepared on what to expect from "Devon Conway made a great start to spite upper-cutting Trent continued to tumble as the New Zealand already having New Zealand, or how should be the his career as well. It is a little differ- Boult for a six in the very visitors found themselves 54 on the board, the result conditions. ent not to have Kane and Ross in that first over, Tamim was even- reeling at 78 for 6 at one stage. was a foregone conclusion. "Though it was quite difficult to bat line-up but it is nice to know there's a tually outsmarted by the left- The likes of Mahedi Hasan Devon Conway was subdued in the morning, we have to refrain bit of depth there. The guys are hun- arm pacer who trapped the and Taskin Ahmed hung in in his maiden ODI innings from overlooking our mistakes. I take gry to get out there and stamp their Bangladesh captain plumb for a while alongside Mah- whereas Henry Nicholls kept a lot of pride in our batting and I don't a boundary against Matt Henry but away from us. It was nice to restrict authority. in front. Boult also imme- mudullah to get Bangladesh the scorecard ticking. Once think getting bundled up for 131 runs was beautifully set up by Boult before them and keep the wickets flowing "These guys feel like they have been diately removed Soumya past 120 but once the senior Conway was dismissed right is good for us at all. being trapped lbw. Soumya Sarkar throughout the innings. It was a good part of the woodwork for a very long Sarkar with a short delivery, batsman was dismissed, the at the end, another debutant "The problem is, we had 4-5 soft dis- fell three balls later and that led to an bowling performance all around. time. Daryl had a good start to his in- picking up two wickets in the innings got over swiftly. Mar- Will Young finished proceed- missals, which pushed us to the back- early wobble that cost Bangladesh the "I think when you see their players ternational career, especially with the same over - a feat he repeat- tin Guptill then walked out to ings with a couple of bound- foot early in the game. There were game. on paper, the experience they have, red-ball stuff. There's a good vibe go- ed later again to close out the the middle with the sole pur- aries to put Bangladesh out of mistakes in shot selection, which led Boult, however, felt Bangladesh are they will be 100 per cent eager to put ing on in the change room this week. innings. pose of polishing off the chase their misery. to the soft dismissals. If we learn from capable of putting together a more it all together in New Zealand. Con- There's still a lot of hard work to be The visitors never recov- as quickly as possible. He sig- Brief scores: New Zealand our mistakes, and score at least 260- comprehensive performance and ditions are foreign to them compared done in this series but we are going ered from the early setback nalled his intentions when he 132/2 in 21.2 overs (Henry 270, then the result will be different. challenge the hosts. "It was nice to to what they are used to, back home. to grounds where we enjoy playing as James Neesham then hit a four and a six in the first Nicholls 49*, Martin Guptill The batsmen must step up and give win the toss and obviously bowl on it They are not an opposition that we cricket as well. Hopefully, they will struck in his first over. Li- over and then followed it up 38; Taskin Ahmed 1-23) beat the bowlers something to defend." early," Boult said. "I thought the guys can afford to take lightly,'' he said. have a role to play in the series." ton Das was early in his at- with a couple of more bound- Bangladesh 131 in 41.5 overs Tamim himself started positively put the ball in a nice area. We speak It was the first time in six years that The two teams will now head to tempt to flick a cross-seamed aries in the second. (Mahmudullah 27; Trent as he struck a six against Boult in the as a group about keeping the pressure New Zealand fielded an eleven with- Christchurch for the second ODI on delivery and the leading Guptill then took on Hasan Boult 4-27, Mitchell Santner very first over. He followed it up with on and not letting the opposition get out Kane Williamson and Ross Taylor March 23. edge was pouched easily at Mahmud to fetch consecutive 2-23) by 8 wickets

sindhu wins battle The curious case of Soumya Sarkar new Zealand beat Bangladesh of nerves to enter all England by 8 wickets in 1st OdI Dhaka; Soumya Sarkar can claim to be Dunedin:New Zealand need wickets down.” championships semifinals unlucky. The left-hander remains un- ed just over 21 overs Satur- Swing was short-lived sure of his role in the team despite play- day to overtake Bangladesh’s but Bangladesh struggled Birmingham:Reigning ing as many as 125 international games total of 131 and win the first to score freely on a pitch world champion P V Sindhu for Bangladesh. The team management of three one-day cricket in- which was slow and holding rallied to eke out a thrilling insisted on having Sarkar as a back-up, ternationals by eight wick- and against a New Zealand win over Japan’s third seed squad player after he lost his regular ets. attack which produced con- Akane Yamaguchi in an in- place as an opener in early 2018. Later Bangladesh, recently out taining lines and lengths. triguing women’s singles in the year, at the Asia Cup, he was even of managed isolation, were Bowling into the bats- quarterfinals of the presti- flown to Dubai midway through the Asia never comfortable in unfa- men and pitching short of gious All England Champi- Cup as a middle-order batsman. miliar batting conditions a length, the New Zealand onships here. Later he was given the role of finish- at the University Oval and bowlers — especially Boult Sindhu, seeded fifth, game, it was in my favour. er in T20 while during the home ODIs were bowled out by New Zea- who took 4-27 — cut down staged a remarkable come- A lot of long rallies. It was series against West Indies Bangladesh land in only 41.5 overs. Mah- scoring options both square back after losing the opening important to get that second head coach Russell Domingo insisted mudullah’s 27 from 54 balls of the wicket and down the game to notch up a 16-21 21-16 game. “In the third game, it that they need to show patience with was its highest score. ground. 21-19 win over world number was very crucial. My coach Sarkar as a No.7. After Martin Guptill Bangladesh struggled to five Yamaguchi in a pulsat- was very supportive, he was "At the moment I think the top-order crashed 38 runs from 19 balls 33-2 after 10 overs and posted ing contest that lasted an making sure I controlled the is pretty established with Tamim [Iqbal] with three fours and four their 50, with three wickets hour and 16 minutes to make shuttle well. Each point was and Liton [Das] opening the batting. We sixes at the top of the order, down, in the 16th over. only her second semifinals very important. Overall, it want to maybe have a look at Soumya in New Zealand was always on Thanks to Guptill, New appearance at All England was anybody’s game but I am the middle order. We are trying to find target to win plenty of overs Zealand’s 50 came without on Friday night. happy to be on the winning someone that can be a power-hitter in to spare. a wicket down and in only The Indian had come into side.” The Olympic silver the back-end of our innings, and maybe cup and Bangabandhu T20 cup, the two He might not be able to bowl the entire Henry Nicholls made an five overs, and it reached 100 the match with a 10-7 head- medallist will face sixth seed bowl a few overs," Domingo stated even domestic tournaments before Bangla- series for this issue. So, in that case, unbeaten 49 in his 50th ODI in the 16th over. Bangladesh to-head count against the Pornpawee Chochuwong for as Sarkar batted only once over three desh's return post the pandemic-en- Soumya was our only option as the sixth to steer New Zealand to vic- had lost all 28 of its previous Japanese even though she a place in the final. The Indi- games. forced break. If Sarkar had been told of bowler," Tamim said. tory in the 22nd over, com- ODIs against New Zealand had lost the last three meet- an has an overwhelming 4-1 "I know Soumya has always played at his new role, why wasn't it ensured that "And Soumya was the well-suited No.3 bining in a 65-run partner- in New Zealand, mainly be- ings. So, it was Sindhu’s first lead against the world No. the top of the innings. We need to try to he was playing the new role in domestic batsman, considering the team combina- ship for the second wicket cause of the discomfort of its win in last four meetings 11 from Thailand. “I really find guys who can fit into these roles as competitions? tion that we played today. with Devon Conway (27). batsmen in conditions which with Yamaguchi. fought hard to come to here. the season goes on. By the time we get If that wasn't confusing enough, Sark- Also as he previously played at num- New Zealand won the toss favor the bowlers and the “I am playing against It’s important to be focused the World Cup, everybody has played at ar was back up the order in the tour ber three and also has experience play- and sent in Bangladesh in problems its bowlers have her after quite a long time, and go back and rest myself various roles, and then we can finalize opener against New Zealand, bagging a ing New Zealand, we had to make him cool and overcast conditions. had in adapting to those con- I think 2019. We haven’t to come back stronger. Porn- what is our best line-up," he said. three-ball duck after being pushed back bat at three. When Trent Boult produced ditions. played at all. I’m sure she pawee has been playing re- The decision to demote Sarkar sparked up to No.3. Bangladesh's decision to de- Secondly, if anyone played badly from a late out-swinger with the The tourists felt they had would have trained very ally well, so I’m sure I have quite a few eyebrows considering he had mote Shakib Al Hasandown to No.4in the regular five bowlers that we played, first ball of the match which a chance to break that losing hard. Today’s match was to be very well prepared and not played in that role but ODI skipper order to bring depth to the middle-order then we had to rely on a sixth bowler and surprised and beat Bangla- streak on Saturday because a good, tough long match I give it 100 percent.” Tamim Iqbal reiterated that the south- had left a void at one-drop, a position Soumya was our only available number desh captain Tamim Iqbal, New Zealand was without would say,” Sindhu, current- Sindhu, who had reached paw was informed of his new role four that Nazmul Hossain couldn't claim six bowler," he added. it was clear the tourists were senior batsmen Kane Wil- ly ranked world number sev- the finals at Swiss Open, to five months in advance. "It's a place against West Indies. Tamim's latest take on the matter in for a tough day. liamson and Ross Taylor and en, said after the match. played an aggressive game, where we haven't got a suitable batsman "Yes, we did say that we are consider- quite clearly indicates that Sarkar will “It was nice to get over the leading bowler Tim Southee. “In the first game I was matching Yamaguchi with yet, if you look at the last four to five ing Soumya [Sarkar] to bat at number have to play at No.3 for the next two line and start the series with Tom Latham captained New making a lot of errors and her speed and retrieving years," Tamim has said. 7. If you look at our team combination games. How long he holds on to this spot a win,” Boult said. Zealand in his 100th ODI. hitting them out because skills but unforced errors al- Tamim's proclamation was bizarre today, you can see that we did not have is anybody's guess. He is not far away, “We kept them to a decent Bangladesh in turn was I was on the side with the lowed the Japanese to jump given Sarkar had continued playing as a sixth bowler. [Mahmudullah] Riyad though, from losing his identity in the total and it was nice to chase without the fulcrum of its stronger drift. The second to an 11-6 lead. an opener in both the BCB Presidents bhai cannot bowl due to his back injury. Bangladesh set-up. it down with only a couple of batting lineup.

series win over BCCI permits Bubble to Bubble transfers ahead of IPL 2021

Zimbabwe good build-up towards New Delhi: The Board of Control for most of the population is vaccinated Cricket in India (BCCI) has permitted and immune to the SARS-CoV-2 virus, Bubble to Bubble transfers for the precautions will need to be taken to T20 World cup - nabi forthcoming IPL season. In an elab- contain the spread of COVID-19 in the orate document listing out Standard community,” the note said. fghanistan Operating Procedures (SOPs) and No danger from Cricket balls all-rounder Mo- bio-secure protocols, the BCCI has The BCCI has informed teams that hammad Nabi said said players can directly enter a fran- the chances of transmission of virus Awinning the T20 chise Bubble from their national-team through cricket balls is low. “New series against Zimbabwe is Bubbles. scientific study of cricket balls as po- the perfect build-up towards More specifically, the BCCI stated, tential vectors of the novel coronavi- this year’s T20 World Cup post the England series, the India and rus showed the risk of transmission for a team littered with excit- England players can directly enter to be very low. If the cricket ball goes ing young prospects. Nabi’s their IPL Bubbles without having to in the stands or outside the stadium, all-round display - 40-run undergo a quarantine period. In oth- the 4th umpire will provide a replace- cameo off 15 and 2 for 20 in er circumstances, however, everyone ment from the library of cricket balls. three overs, following Karim - be it a player, owner, franchise man- The previous ball when returned will Janat’s explosive half-centu- agement member, commentator, or a be sanitized with alcohol based wipes ry set up Afghanistan’s se- match official - must undergo seven as long as they are flying by chartered will be to report any Bio-secure Envi- and/or UV-C by the 4th umpire and ries-clinching 45-run victory days of quarantine. flights. ronment protocol breaches by mem- placed in the library.” The saliva, of in the second T20I. “Players coming directly from the In all, 12 Bubbles will be created - bers of the franchise team to the BCCI course, must not be applied to the ball. The likes of Rahmunallah Bubble created for the India vs. En- eight Bubbles include franchise teams Chief Medical Officer,” the note said. Important entry guidelines Gurbaz, Karim Janat and Us- gland series, may be permitted to join and support staff, two Bubbles are BCCI will also provide a tracking The BCCI has issued guidelines for man Ghani have evolved into given the surface offers no is now sharing with his team- the franchise squad without serving meant for match officials and match device in the form of a wrist band, the first leg of the league which will be becoming the pillars of Af- significant help thereby ne- mates the mandatory quarantine period, management teams and two more which must be worn by individuals at held in Mumbai and and Chennai. ghanistan’s T20 batting with cessitating new and different “Franchise cricket is provided they satisfy the criteria of Bubbles for broadcast commentators all times, including in the hotel prem- Entry in Mumbai: All passengers other proven performers like plans to contain opposition. helping a lot as there are moving directly to the franchise team and crew. ises. In case an individual returns a arriving from the UK, Middle East, Nabi playing around them “The wicket is not suitable quality bowlers and bats- hotel either in the team bus or on a The BCCI has also made it clear that positive RT-PCR test result, the track- South Africa, Brazil and Europe have with lesser burden on their for the bowling most of the men and when we came chartered flight (sic),” the BCCI stated its officials and operations teams will ing device will help trace those indi- to undergo a mandatory institutional shoulders. time when we are playing at back to the national side in a note seen by Cricbuzz. not be part of any Bubble and as a con- viduals who have been in their close quarantine for seven days in Mumbai “Every series is important Abu Dhabi ground. Most of we take that experience “If chartered flights are used then sequence, the BCCI officials cannot in- contact during the previous 48 hours. at their own cost. Exemptions can be for Afghanistan and wining the time it is a batting wick- and bring it here and share all protocols for crew members must teract in person with any player, team No Vaccination for now sought through government issued this series was very import- et. We are trying different that experience for with the be followed. If the travel arrange- support staff, match management Contrary to expectations, BCCI guidelines. However, there is no quar- ant and I feel it is really good variations all the time as youngster as well and it help ments are to the satisfaction of the teams and broadcast crews. The own- has clarified that it is not possible for antine for the domestic passengers. preparation for the World sometimes you are trying to during the game. BCCI Chief Medical Officer then such ers, who want to be part of the Bubble it to organise vaccination for those Entry in Chennai: Anyone looking Cup as well,” Nabi said. “We skid the ball sometimes you “Most of the time I am players will directly enter the fran- must quarantine in their hotel room involved in the league. “The vacci- to enter Tamil Nadu from other Indian have given chances to young- are trying top-spin and some- friendly with the youngsters chise team Bubble without the need to for seven days before entering it. nation program against COVID-19 states and union territories will be re- sters and we are looking times you are trying slower in the dressing room and as serve a quarantine period or undergo Bubble Integrity Managers is underway in India and vaccines quired to submit a mandatory e-pass is- forward to these youngsters ones,” he said. I am friendly with then they an RT-PCR test,” the note added. The BCCI said it will appoint up to are currently being administered to sued by the government of Tamil Nadu. [developing further] and The veteran all-rounder share their problems and ask It is a relief for teams expecting four security staff with each franchise the at-risk population viz. front-line All international passengers entering hopefully we will have a good underscored the importance me easily regarding their bat- players from overseas Bubbles - like team who will be the designated Bub- workers, health care professionals, the state either through direct flights side in the World Cup.” of playing in different fran- ting and bowling and I share those taking part in the South Afri- ble integrity managers. They will be people over the age of 60 years and or from other Indian states and union Nabi added that playing chise leagues around the my experience with them and ca-Pakistan series. The franchise of- part of the respective team Bubbles those between the ages of 45-59 years territories will be required to submit in Abu Dhabi will also help globe that helped him devel- I really enjoy talking with the ficials believe that the Bubble-to-Bub- and travel with the teams for the en- who have comorbidities like cardiac mandatory e-pass issued by the Govern- their bowling unit grow op as a cricketer, lessons he youngsters.” ble transfer rules will apply for them tire duration of IPL 2021. “Their job ailments, diabetes, cancer, etc. Until ment of Tamil Nadu.