9thyear of publication Srinagar Observer Advisor Bhatnagar Strengthens Acting Mayor, Commissioner SMC tours Advisor Baseer Khan Meets Grievance Redressal Mechanism Shia Dominated areas in Downtown Scores of Delegations It is being informed to general public that the office of Advisor Acting Mayor Mr Parvez Qadri along with Commisioner SMC Mr Gazanfar Ali to Lieutenant Governor, Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar has strengthened toured various Shia Dominated areas including Zadibal, Baba Mazaar,Alam Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Baseer Ahmad Khan, today held the grievance redressal mechanism for solving their genuine a public outreach programme at Chadoora in Budgam district and Gari Bazaar, Hakeem Mohhala Lal Bazar, Madeen Sahib Hawal, met scores of public delegations and individuals who apprised him issues and problems in a time bound manner. The public is being Baagwanpora etc to review arrangements ahead of | Page 03 intimated that they can register their grievances and complaints of their problems and demands. Meanwhile, Advisor also | Page 07
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Lockdown Army Chalks Out Plan To Resettle Restrictions Security Heightened Kashmiri Youth Who Return Home To Be Lifted If Agencies to Prime Minister Narendra SOPs Followed Across JK Ahead of I-Day Modi's government and that Srinagar: A top military the plan, while not finalised, Properly: DC Sgr Ishtiyaq Ahmad commander posted in the was in an advanced stage. Kashmir Valley has stated "These are young boys Srinagar: Ahead of the that India is considering of- who need to be taken care I-Day, authorities in Jammu fering young Kashmiri mil- of for a period of time," Raju and Kashmir Union Territory itants a getaway from a life said, adding that could in- here have beefed up security ar- full of violence by resettling volve temporarily settling rangements in order to ensure them at peaceful parts of the them outside of Muslim-ma- peaceful celebrations. country temporarily. jority Kashmir. The main I-Day function in Lieutenant General BS Past efforts to persuade Srinagar will be held at the Raju revealed the plan for news agency from his head- fighters to put down their Sher-e-Kashmir Cricket Stadium a new scheme to offer a way quarters in Srinagar. guns have had mixed suc- where tight security arrange- out of militancy during a He said that recommen- cess. But Raju said the mil- ments have also been made in telephone interview with a dations had been submitted itary had | More on P2 and around the stadium. “We have reviewed the secu- Agencies rity situation. 15 August will be celebrated with great fervor. All ...Attacks in Kashmir Srinagar: Deputy Commis- arrangements have been made Won’t Allow Pak sioner (DC) Srinagar Dr Shahid and its details can’t be shared,” to Convert Kashmir Over 30 Panchayat Members, BJP Iqbal Chowdhary Thursday a top official said. vigil in and around the venue. number of security men have Leaders, Workers Resign in One Week said that there is no need to im- Sources said that a massive se- Police said that security been deployed at various import- into Graveyard: plement or extend lockdown re- curity blanket has been thrown across the valley too has been ant functional areas in the other J&K BJP Raouf Dar ty were killed outside their strictions in the district if people around Sher-e-Kashmir Cricket beefed up with police and secu- districts including the Jammu home in north Kashmir Ban- will abide SOPs properly. Stadium to sanitize the venue. rity forces setting up additional region. “The venues have also Agencies Srinagar: After back-to- dipora district. According to a news agency, Additional forces have been nakas at different places to keep been sealed” the official added. back attacks on Sarpanchs In the last one week, sus- Chowdhary said that district deployed to ensure foolproof se- militants and other anti-national Sources said that Police, para- Srinagar: BJP J&K President and Bharatiya Janata Party pected militants have car- administration Srinagar con- curity of the venue. Technology elements at bay. military forces have intensified Ravinder Raina on Thursday (BJP) workers, over 30 Pan- ried out three attacks on BJP ducted several meetings with too will be used to keep a tight A police official said a huge patrolling. Vehicle | More on P2 alleged that Pakistan is trying to chayat members, leaders and leaders. On August 8, a BJP religious heads and traders convert Kashmir into a “grave- workers from the party have leader Abdul Hamid Najar in wherein lifting of lockdown yard” and is scared of BJP as an resigned in the last one week central Kashmir’s Budgam restrictions were thoroughly ammu and Kashmir government on Thursday directed all the officers who are above emerging political force in the across Kashmir. district was attacked while discussed. Besides other vital Officers Above the rank of Under Secretaries to attend the main I-Day functions on August 15 at the Valley. Terming the recent spree Pertinently, in the attacks, he was on morning walk. issues, resumption of trade Under Secretary Jtwin capitals of the Union Territory. A circular issued by the Additional Secretary to the of killings of BJP Panchs and five BJP leaders have been Later he succumbed to his and market was also discussed Government under number 19-GAD of 2020, dated 13-08-2020, reads that “Independence Sarpanchs “condemnable”, he killed since July 8 in the Valley. injuries in the hospital. with stakeholders. DC said that Day is an important national event celebrated on 15 August each year. It is the duty of every said Pakistan has got frustrated On July 8, Waseem Bari, Similarly, on August 5, if administration will open 50 Rank Asked To government servant to attend the function which commemorates an important turning Attend Main point in the history of our Nation. All the officers above the rank of Under Secretaries in the to further its agenda on the soil a BJP leader along with his suspected militants shot percent markets from August 16, Union territory stationed at Srinagar/Jammu are therefore enjoined upon to attend the of Kashmir. BJP J&K President father and brother who too dead BJP Sarpanch Sajad SOPs have to be adhered in let- Functions main function of the Independence Day Celebration, 2020 at the | More on P2 in a press conference | More on P2 were associated with the par- Ahmad Khanday | More on P2 ter and spirit. | More on P2
BriefNews Modi Becomes 536 Test Positive in J&K, Tally Soars to 26,949 Continuous Lockdown longest serving ‘Serious Infringement’ On 2 Killed, 2 Injured In non-Congress PM Jehangeer Ganai reached to 6,050 including 4,311 were reported in Kashmir and Pampore Mishap recoveries and 39 deaths. 37 in Jammu region. Agencies Srinagar: Jammu and Kash- They said that the total num- "Cases tested positive in J&K Right Of Traders: KCCI Pampore: Two persons lost their mir Thursday recorded 536 fresh ber of active cases in Jammu include 144 from Srinagar, 46 lives while two others were injured in a deadly road accident on Srinagar-Jam- New Delhi: Prime Minister cases of deadly COVID-19 includ- and Kashmir are 7,138 includ- from Baramulla, 33 from Pulwa- SO News Desk to the business community mu National Highway at Pampore Narendra Modi on Thursday ing 124 travelers, thus taking the ing 5,438 from Kashmir ma, 14 from Kulgam, 08 from while comparing Srinagar with area of South Kashmir’s Pulwama became the longest serving total number of positive cases division and 1,700 from Shopian, 16 from Anant- Srinagar: The Kashmir Mumbai city in terms of popu- district on Thursday. Eyewitnesses told non-Congress PM of India, sur- in the Union Territory to Jammu division. nag, 36 from Budgam, 46 Chamber of Commerce and lation density. a local news gathering agency that a passing Atal Bihari Vajpayee. 26,949. Of the total number With 779 more from Kupwara, 54 from Industry on Thursday termed While the local administra- speedy dumper loaded with boulders PM Modi is now the fourth of cases in J&K, 20,899 recoveries, Bandipora and 41 from the continuous lockdown of tion in Srinagar “cannot bother overturned and crushed on to a swift longest serving Prime Minis- are from Kashmir and the tally of Ganderbal in Kashmir di- business establishments in the to stop tweeting and identify car in which four persons were injured. They said that the injured were shifted ter in Indian history. 6,050 from Jammu total recov- vision while as 98 from Jammu valley especially Srinagar as a individual houses” where fam- to SDH Pampore where two of them Modi was sworn in as the division. eries in Jammu division include 49 from Jammu, “serious infringement on the ily members have contracted were declared brought dead. Block 14th PM of India on May 26, Officials told a lo- and Kashmir has 03 from Rajouri, 03 from Ramban, rights of the business commu- COVID-19 rather than sealing Medical Officer (BMO) Pampore Dr 2014. He was again sworn-in as cal news gathering reached to 19,302 10 from Kuthua, 08 from Samba, nity to earn a livelihood”. entire neighbourhoods, the Gulzar Ahmad said that | More on P2 India’s Prime Minister on May agency that among 536 which is 71.62 per- 03 from Doda, 05 from Poonch, 15 Spokesperson of the KCCI Chamber said that the Maharash- 30, 2019, marking the start of new cases, 438 belong to cent of the total cases. from Reasi and 01 from Kishti- said in a statement that despite tra government had identified Injured Boy his second term in office. Kashmir division while as Pertinently, Srinagar war," officials disclosed. full cooperation extended by the around 700 virus containment Succumbs at SMHS Modi is also the first ever 98 are from Jammu division, district alone has 6,577 positive As per officials figures, 6,577 general public and the business zones, which mostly comprise in- Budgam: A 13-year-old boy, who was Prime Minister to be born af- adding that the total number of cases which is more than the positive cases including 163 community, the administration dividual houses or slums. injured in a road accident on 28 July ter Independence. positive cases in Kashmir divi- total number of positive cases in deaths and 4,378 recoveries are appeared to be “running around Despite having recorded in Central Kashmir’s Dalwan area of Jawaharlal Nehru tops of sion have reached to 20,899 in- Jammu division where total cas- from Srinagar, 2,303 including in circles since the previous five over 5 lakh infections and a six Charar-i-Sharief in Budgam district, list of longest serving prime cluding 14,991 recoveries while es are 6,050. J&K UT has so far 86 deaths and 1,694 recoveries months and seems oblivious to times higher population density succumbed to his injuries on Thursday. ministers in India. He was the as total number of positive recorded 505 deaths due to the are from Baramulla, 1,983 in- the fact that the business com- than Srinagar, Mumbai has al- Officials told a local news gathering PM of the country for almost 17 cases in Jammu division have Covid-19 pandemic of which 468 cluding 1,373 | More on P2 munity of Kashmir is presently ready entered the Unlock 3 stage agency that a 13-year-old boy was injured when he met with an accident years, which roughly accounts in the 13th month of a disruption wherein the Brihanmumbai Mu- at Dalwan area of Charar-i-Sharief. to 6,130 days in the office. he deadly Coronavirus on Thursday claimed 11 more lives in Jammu and Kashmir including a which has wiped out enterprises nicipal Corporation (BMC) has He was rushed to a nearby hospital His daughter Indira Gand- New Mother woman from Anantnag who gave birth to twin girls before two days, thus taking the toll of and devastated the economy”. allowed all essential and non-es- where from he was shifted to SMHS hi remains the second longest Among 11 More T deaths related to Covid-19 in J&K to 518. An official told a local news gathering agency that The Chamber questioned the sential business establishments hospital Srinagar for further treat- serving Prime Minister with Die Of Virus In 11 patients who died include a 25-year-old woman from Veeri Bijbehara, a 73-year-old man from intent of the Srinagar district to open all day except in contain- ment. However, on Thursday evening, 5,829 days in office. Indira Hawal Zadibal, a 90-year-old man from Panzgam Kupwara, a 70-year-old man from Lalbazar, a administration towards pro- ment zones, the KCCI said. he succumbed to his injuries. Gandhi served | More on P2 JK, Toll 518 50-year-old woman from Bemina, a 67-year-old man from Kupwara, a 65-year-old | More on P2 vide livelihood opportunities “Only theatres, | More on P2 An official identified | More on P2
Injured Civilian ....July 18 gunfight Succumbs at SKIMS Want to Rewind Clock To Take Srinagar: A 60-year-old civilian from Kachadia Bagh Bella in Karnah Kashmir Police Team Reaches Decisions Wisely: Shah Faesal sector of Kupwara district, who was injured during cross border shelling Says Have No Idea About Reports Regarding Appointment As Advisor to LG last week, succumbed to his injuries Rajouri, Collects DNA samples at a hospital in Srinagar on Thursday morning. An official told a local news Agencies gathering agency that an injured civilian who received head injuries last Will Check Call Srinagar: Shah Faesal, the week, succumbed at SKIMS Soura first IAS topper from Jammu and this morning. He official identified Details of Slain: IGP the deceased civilian as Muhammad Kashmir, who recently parted Yaqoob Mir (60) son of Barkatullah ways from politics, Thursday, Mir of Kachadia Bagh Bella and said he said he want to rewind the clock was injured on last | More on P2 to take his decisions wisely. He also added that he has no idea Two LeT about social media reports, Hideouts Busted which state the former bureau- crat will be appointment as Advi- Srinagar: The security forces sor to Lieutenant Governor. on Thursday busted two militant Nasir Azam Vijay Kumar said that a police Abid Bashir In an interview with a local hideouts of Lashkar-e-Toiba in the forest area of Badroo and Barsoo in team headed by DySP rank offi- news gathering agency, Faesal expectations. I am too small a and allow me to move on.” nspector General of Police (IGP) Awantipora of south Kashmir’s Pulwa- Srinagar: Jammu and cer had left for Rajouri to com- said, “For politics, you need to person to alter the course of Asked whether he will return Kashmir Police Thursday col- plete legal formalities. Kashmir range, Vijay Kumar Thurs- place a vision before the people. history and I don’t want to give to civil service, Faesal said as of ma district and recovered huge cache day said that a police team headed of arms, ammunition and explosive I lected the DNA samples of fam- A police official told a local by a Deputy Superintendent of Police But August 5 was such a wa- false hope to people.” now, he has left politics but has besides edible items, officials said. ilies of all three missing youth news gathering agency that (DySP) rank has left for Rajouri to tershed moment in our history Referring to a query, Faesal no idea where he will go from A police spokesman in a statement said of Rajouri for the cross exam- the police team from Kashmir complete the legal formalities and that everything changed forev- said, “Times changed. And the here. “I am ready to embrace that based on the credible input about police is working on two aspects—to presence of Lashkar militants in the ination with a trio who were reached Rajouri and met the er. What we had envisaged that change was so humongous that life as it comes,” he said. killed in the July 18 encounter families of all three missing go for cross examination of DNA time is no longer relevant and it went beyond us. I realized I He further stated that he forest, the J&K Police along with Army’s samples of slain with the families 50RR and 130 BN CRPF launched a at Ashmipora, Shopian. youth of Rajouri district, who there is a new political reality short accept my limitations and wants to rewind the clock and The development comes bare- claim that the trio killed at Sho- clamming them as their wards and to at hand. As you said there were not take people down the gar- choose his decisions wisely. search in the area during the intervening check their call details | More on P2 night of August 12 and 13. ly a few hours after Inspector pian on July 18 were their kin. a lot of expectations and I have den path. People should appre- “Yes, to be honest, I want to re- “During the early | More on P2 General of Police (IGP) Kashmir, “The investigation | More on P2 realized that I can't fulfil those ciate my honesty and humility wind the clock | More on P2 Srinagar 02 Observer Srinagar /FridAY / 14 aUGUST i 2020 News
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Security Heightened Across Kashmiris. tic and geopolitical realities. I realized that I support has been provided to the business the area. “Pakistan can’t stop BJP from spreading in had not made the correct choice. I was doing community who continue to struggle not for “Deceased was undergoing treatment at JK Valley”, he claimed. something very meaningful as part of the revival or growth but their very survival. SKIMS Soura but couldn’t sustain and suc- checking has also been intensified and pe- He said J&K is an “integral part” of India system. Now I was neither doing any good The Chamber said that at a time when un- cumbed to his injuries today morning,” the destrians are being frisked. People are also and people of the territory are Indians by nor did I have any idea where was I going to employment is at an all time high with the official said, adding that the ceasefire vio- being asked for their identity cards. heart. “More than 95 per cent people in J&K lead people in the midst of the new political tally of job losses in the current pandemic lation on Friday has killed two persons and Sources said that senior police officers are Indians by heart and are patriotic”, he change,” he added. running into lacs, the “inconsiderate policies injured four persons including a woman who have been assigned the job of monitoring the asserted. About social media reports regarding his have pushed the business community against are undergoing treatment in Srinagar. suspicious movement in the city. He said people of J&K unfurled tri-color in appointment as Advisor to LG, he said, “I the wall which cry for urgent corrective mea- It may be recalled that last Friday, the “Sharp shooters on the top of various build- every house on August 5 and celebrated the have absolutely no idea about this.” sures and address the simmering desperation armies of India and Pakistan exchanged gun- ings in different areas around the stadium first anniversary of abrogation of Article 370 “I realised that at the end of the day you are and deep frustration”. fire along the Line of Control (LoC) in Karnah will be put in place for security reasons to with great zeal and enthusiasm and added the all alone. It’s your family that suffers the most Kashmir Police sector that left at least six persons injured in- stop any untoward incident,” sources said. same passion will be displayed on August 15 while ironically those for whom you seem to cluding a woman. Meanwhile, police officials said that secu- when tri-color will be hoisted in every house be standing up are drawing a sadistic plea- team met with the parents and other fam- One among the injured died hours after he rity has also been beefed up in north Kashmir and Panchayat Ghar. (Agencies) sure out of your misery. Detention gave me ily members of the slain trio in the District was taken to the health centre for treatment areas of Sopore, Kupwara, Baramulla Bandi- Over 30 Panchayat the clarity of mind that I belong somewhere Police Office Rajouri. Their statements were while five others were shifted to Srinagar for pora and Handwara. else. That I can’t destroy my life for those who recorded,” the official said. “Later, in pres- advanced treatment. Pulwama, Shopian, Islamabad (Anantnag) in Qazigund area of south Kashmir. While won’t even cry for me (Sic),” he said. ence of a magistrate, DNA samples of family Also, some residential houses had suffered and Kulgam districts of south Kashmir also a BJP Sarpanch Arif Ahmad was shot at, leav- “I can’t compare myself to other leaders. I members of all three slain youth were taken minor damage during the cross border shell- witnessed tight security. ing him critically injured. did get a lot of love from people. And I never for cross matching with those killed on July ing. With the death of 60-year-old man today, The security measures to thwart any designs These attacks have created a fear among expected anyone will cry or protest for us. But 18 in Shopian gunbattle, whose samples have the death toll in the incident has gone up to of militants to create trouble on two major political workers, panchs, sarpanchs, and while in and out of prison we did expect some already been preserved.” two, officials said. (KNO) events of national importance Independence councilors in the valley. Many have fled their respect, yes. The acknowledgement that we Sources disclosed that the DNA samples Two LeT Day and Republic Day have remained the top homes. are well-wishers of this place. That respect I were collected by the team of doctors from concern of the police forces and other security Over 30 Panchs, Sarpanchs, BJP leaders found missing and I didn’t want to wait for a Rajouri district hospital as per Standard Op- morning search, two hideouts of Lashkar agencies ever since the eruption of the armed and workers have resigned in the last one lifetime to build that trust. Because we know erating Procedure (SoP). militants were busted and destroyed,” the po- militancy in 1989-90 in the State. In Srinagar week. in a conflict zone even a lifetime is not enough Deputy Commissioner (DC) Rajouri, Nazir lice spokesman said. He said that incriminat- policemen joined by CRPF troopers had erected Rakesh Kaul, a BJP Sarpanch of Chowgam for building trust,” he said. (KNS) Ahmed Sheikh said that the district adminis- ing material and huge cache of explosive ma- almost various points to carry out the search of in South Kashmir’s Kulgam district said the Continuous Lockdown tration facilitated collection of DNA samples terial and ammunition have been recovered the people and the vehicles. Panchayat representatives are facing threats. of family members of all three missing per- from these hideouts. Heavy contingents of police and paramili- “Several of our friends have been killed. They food courts, in-house dining in restaurants, sons. The police spokesman said that the arms, tary forces have been deployed in Lal Chowk, were innocent people. Their fault was they bars and gaming zones, street vendors and Meanwhile, several delegations of lo- ammunition and explosives recovered from Budshah Chowk, Jehangir Chowk, Hari were working for the welfare of people. There hawkers, continue to be prohibited,” it added. cals,elders and civil society groups met the the two hideouts include 1,918 rounds of AK Singh High Street, Maisuma, Dalgate and are some anti-social elements who want to As per the Chamber, the gradual opening police team from Kashmir and Rajouri police 47, two grenades, one UBGL thrower, four other areas of Srinagar to thwart any untow- fail the Panchayat system in Kashmir,” Kaul of business establishments and the popula- officers and demanded an impartial indepen- UBGL grenades, half a bag of ammonium ni- ard incident. Armored vehicles of police and told a local news gathering agency. tion being allowed much more movement in dent probe into the July 18 encounter that trate like substance, five gelatin sticks, crude paramilitary forces were seen at many road He said the government has shifted Panch- Mumbai despite the infection rate of around took place at Ashmipora, Shopian in which pipe bomb and three code sheets. “The other junctions. (KINS es, Sarpanches, and councilors in security 2.65 percent and a higher population density three youth, who according to police and materials recovered include Rs 5,400, food Army Chalks Out zones. “But what about after August 15. Will “speaks volumes about the intent of the Ma- army were militants, were killed. items, utensils, gas stoves, gas cylinder and the government continuously keep them harashtra Government to provide avenues of The families of three missing youth have edibles,” the police spokesman added. recommended the scheme take a lon- there? The government has to make a full livelihood and its concern for the welfare of been claiming that they lost their contact He said that a case has been registered un- ger-term approach to rehabilitating ex-mili- proof security mechanism for Panchayat the public”. with the trio on July 17 and that their wards der Explosive Substance Act and 7/25 Arms tants. members and provide security for at least Back home in Srinagar, there has been a were working as labourers in Shopian and Act at Awantipora police station, Pulwama. “The bottom-line is that it will have a struc- those who work on the ground,” he added. “grievous dereliction in proper utilisation of living in a rented accommodation. The fam- 536 Test Positive ture that will help and give confidence to the Moulvi Tariq, who heads the Jammu Kash- the earlier stages of lockdowns to strategize ily members have been asserting that the people who are opting to surrender,” Raju said. mir Panch Sarpanch Local Bodies Associa- and prepare for the unlocking phase,” the pictures of three youth killed in Shopian en- recoveries and 33 deaths are from Pulwa- The military estimates that there are cur- tion, an organization floated to highlight the Chamber alleged. counter are that of their wards and that DNA ma,1,674 including 1,440 recoveries and 31 rently around 180 militants operating with problems faced by Panchyat members, said It further alleged that DDMA funds had cross examination and exhumation of bodies deaths are from Kulgam, 1,545 including 24 various groups active in the valley, Raju said. they met Lieutenant Governor Majoj Sinha been “spent on purchase of barriers despite should be allowed. deaths and 1,417 recoveries are from Shopian, Some 70 local Kashmiris are reckoned to have on Wednesday. Kashmir having the highest inventory of bar- Speaking to media men on the sidelines of 1,680 including 35 deaths and 1,302 recover- been recruited by these groups since the start “Panchayat representatives and councilors riers including barbed wires available”. The a full dress rehearsal at SK Stadium earlier ies are from Anantnag, 1,677 including 1,154 of the year, about a dozen less than during the met the Lieutenant Governor about develop- Chamber said that the prices of critical med- in the day today, IGP Kashmir Vijay Kumar recoveries and 38 deaths are from Budgam, same period a year ago. ment and peace in J&K. We hope all precau- ical equipment including Oxygen Concentra- had said that police were working on two as- 1,394 including 1,091 recoveries and 31 deaths “We wish that this should drop further, and tionary measures will be taken towards life tors has skyrocketed without any system of pects of the case—to go for cross examination are from Kupwara, 1,251 including 691 recov- finally cease altogether,” Raju said. and security for Panchayat members and checks and balances in place. While butchers of DNA samples and to check the call details eries and 18 deaths are from Bandipora and Currently most surrenders are conducted councilors,” he said. are hauled in for selling meat at meagerly of slain trio. 815 including 451 recoveries and 11 deaths are in line with a 2004 policy that provides a lump The Sarpanches told the Lieutenant Gov- higher prices, but no attention is being paid He had said that DNA samples of family from Ganderbal. sum payout of 150,000 rupees, a small month- ernor they were feeling insecure in view of to regulate the prices of these essential and members and the slain trio will be sent to the In Jammu division, 1,776 including 1026 ly stipend, free vocational training and cash recent attacks. critical medical equipment, the KCCI lament- Forensic Laboratory for matching. The Am- recoveries and 27 deaths are from Jammu payments for weapons handed over. (Agen- J&K BJP General Secretary Ashok Koul ed. nesty International and various political par- district, 774 including 585 recoveries and 03 cies) has written a letter to party’s national pres- The Chamber alleged that shopkeepers ties have already demanded an independent deaths are from Rajouri, 619 including 571 Lockdown Restrictions ident J P Nadda and sought safe accommoda- were being pushed against the wall by the and transparent probe into the July 18 Shopi- recoveries and 01 death are from Ramban, tion for the party leaders in Kashmir. financial stress and “in pursuit of bringing an encounter to nail the truth. (KNO) 636 including 535 recoveries and 01 death “If we abide SOPs properly, I don’t think any The party has asked the authorities to lodge food to the family are being forced to operate Will Check Call are from Kathua, 634 including 461 recover- need for enforcing or extending lockdown may BJP leaders and workers in safe houses and like smugglers and reports of excessive ha- ies and two deaths are from Udhampur, 541 arise”, he said. asked its leaders not to venture out of their rassment by various enforcement agencies to find out whether they were in touch with including 375 recoveries and 01 death are While talking to reports here in Srinagar, homes without security clearance. (KINS) are pouring in”. militants. from Samba, 327 including 288 recoveries DC Chowdhary said that in wake of surge Officers Above Under The KCCI said that at the district level in Talking to reporters on the side-lines of a and 02 deaths are from Doda, 310 includ- in Covid-19 caseloads in the district author- the valley also, “confusing amendments” full dress rehearsal parade at SK Stadium in ing 198 recoveries and 02 deaths are from ities were compelled to impose lockdown Sher-i-Kashmir Cricket Stadium, Sonawar, have been made to the comprehensive guide- Srinagar a day ahead of the I-Day function, Poonch, 257 including 118 recoveries are restrictions for the wellbeing of the commu- Srinagar/parade Ground, Jammu respective- lines issued by the Chief Secretary of J&K, the IGP said that police is working on two as- from Reasi and 176 including 153 recoveries nity. “Experts are saying that more Covid-19 ly, as part of their official duty. Any absence who is the Chairman of the State Disaster pects of the July 18 Shopian encounter case. are from Kishtwar. cases may arise in Srinagar and there are will be with prior permission of their imme- Management Authority. “One is that we will go for DNA cross exam- As per the daily information bulletin, less chances of seeing a decline in figures in diate superior,” the circular further added. It said that a majority of the public had no ination of slain with the three families that 406,537 persons in Jammu and Kashmir are coming days. So in a situation like this, it is “All the Administrative Secretaries, Heads idea of what the guidelines were. claim three militants killed were their wards. under observation while 42,231 persons have our responsibility to follow SOPs, use masks, of the Departments, Managing Directors/ While banks were kept open throughout We have already taken the DNA samples of been kept under home quarantine besides maintain required social distance and take Chief Executives of the Public Sector Un- the pandemic, “no care was taken to monitor all three slain,” the IGP said, adding that “to- that 7,138 persons are in isolation. all other precautionary measures to keep the dertakings are requested to ensure that all their functioning resulting in reports of larg- day a team headed by DySP Wajahat has left According to the bulletin, 308,105 persons virus away”, he said. officers/officials working under their admin- est COVID-19 clusters emerging from banks, for Rajouri to complete the legal formalities.” have completed surveillance period and Chowdhary said that district administra- istrative control, and stationed at Srinagar/ ” the KCCI said. Secondly, the IGP said that police will 48,554 persons are under home surveillance tion in pandemic days interacted with over Jammu, attend the function at their respec- “The Royals have been enjoying their golf check the call details of all the three slain besides that so far results of 763,211 samples 3000 religious leaders who were apprised of tive places,” it added rounds without any break, the shopkeepers to find out whether they were in touch with are available. the lethal consequences of the pandemic. “We “Further, the Managing Director, J&K are put behind bars for seeking to feed their militants and other technical details as Out of 763,211 the number of samples tested are hopeful religious leaders will play a piv- Road Transport Corporation Limited and the families out of frustration, ” it rued. well. “After three families filed a missing negative stands at 736,262 while 26,949 have otal role in persuading masses to follow SOPs Managing Director, J&K Tourism Develop- The Chamber also alleged that “hand- complaint in Peru police post in Rajouri, we been tested positive, among them 7,138 are when religious places will be thrown open for ment Corporation Limited shall ensure that picked star restaurants frequented to by the took the case seriously. No conclusion can active and 19,302 persons have recovered. people”, DC said. the buses/canter vehicles of their Corpora- high and mighty have been allowed to operate be drawn at this point,” the Kashmir police (KNO) He maintained that further required infor- tions deployed for transportation of the em- without any interruption whereas the lesser chief said. New Mother Among mation and awareness about lockdown will ployees of moving departments at Srinagar mortals are not allowed activities”. The families of three missing youth from be made public in a separate notification. report at their allocated Government colo- “Similarly government offices are function- Rajouri had recently claimed that the pic- man from Chadoora Budgam, a 55-year-old When asked about the recovery rate, he nies/hotels/Security zones etc at7:30 a.m. ing at full strength despite daily movement of tures of three slain killed on July 18 encoun- woman from Tral, an aged lady from Mazha- said people are getting infected and recuper- on 15th August, 2020 and facilitate to-and-fro employees posing a risk whereas schools are ter at Ashmipora, Shopian were their wards, ma Budgam, a 21-year-old youth from Satwari ated simultaneously and the process is going movement of employees for attending the In- not being allowed to operate on minimal ro- who were working as labourers in Shopian Jammu and a 40-year-old man from Suran- on. “Recovered Covid-19 cases in Srinagar dependence Day function at Sheri-Kashmir tational routine suggested by their respective district and were living in a rented accom- kote Poonch. district are still more than the active cases at Cricket Stadium, Sonwar Srinagar,” it added. associations, ” it added. modation. Social media was abuzz with the An official from CD hospital said that a present which is itself a good sign”. (KINS) (KNO) The KCCI said that due to the continuous posts from netizens that the encounter that 25-year-old woman from Veeri Bijbehara who Won’t Allow Pak Modi Becomes longest closure of schools, students stand deprived took place on July 18 at Shopian was “stage was referred from LD hospital after giving of quality education due to the ban on 4G managed.” The army had taken social media birth to twin daughters died at CD hospital. said that the attacks carried out by militants on two terms of little more 11 years and nearly internet, “providing which the government reports seriously and issued a statement that She was suffering from chest infection and BJP Panchs and Sarpanchs in the past couple of five years, respectively. of Jammu and Kashmir has been opposing “it was investigating the matter.” both baby girls are well, he said. weeks are highly “condemnable”. Dr Manmohan Singh served two consecu- tooth and nail in the Supreme Court of In- The family members of three youth and An official from SKIMS said that a 73-year- Terming the killings “condemnable” and tive terms of five years each. dia”. “What prevented the government from the Amnesty international have demanded old man from Hawal Srinagar who was ad- “heart-wrenching”, he said the strikes clearly Atal Bihari Vajpayee, the fourth longest providing broadband connections to the stu- an independent and transparent probe. The mitted on 30 July died on Thursday. He added depict the frustration of Pakistan who doesn’t serving Prime Minister had been in office for dents or parents so that our children could families of three Rajouri youth had also ap- that a 90-year-old man from Panzgam Kup- want Kashmir a peaceful territory. 2,272 days, over his three terms. also participate in the new normal is beyond proached concerned authorities in Rajouri to wara who was admitted on 07 August and a The way BJP workers are being killed se- The other non-Congress prime ministers comprehension? ” questioned the Chamber. seek permission to travel to Kashmir and to 70-year-old man from Lal Bazar Srinagar who lectively by Pakistan’s brutal militants is a who could not complete their tenure included The Chamber further questioned the gov- demand exhumation of bodies for identifica- was admitted on 04 August died on Thursday. clear depiction that the neighboring country Morarji Desai (March 24, 1977 -- July 28, 1979), ernment’s decision to open the Royal Springs tion. (KNO) An official from SMHS said that a woman is afraid of BJP from its growing image in the Charan Singh (July 28, 1979 -- January 14, Golf Course (RSGC) amid the prevailing pan- 2 Killed, 2 Injured from Budgam and a woman from Baygund Valley. 1980), Vishwanath Pratap Singh (December demic. Tral , both suffering from Pneumonia and “Pakistan has got frustrated and it is 2, 1989 -- November 10, 1990), Chandra Shek- It said the Golf Course, which had been two persons were brought dead while two other ailments admitted on 7 August died on why BJP Panchs and Sarpanchs were killed har (November 10, 1990 -- June 21, 1991), H.D. closed till May was opened up for play in injured persons were referred to SMHS and Thursday. during dark in Bandipora, Kulgam and Deve Gowda (June 1, 1996 -- April 21, 1997) and June, which coincided with the government’s are stable. He added that a man from Chadoora Budgam”, Raina said and adding Pakistan is Inder Kumar Gujral (April 21, 1997 -- March announcement of shifting of the Durbar to He said that among the two dead, one was Budgam suffering from Pneumonia ad- trying to convert Kashmir into graveyard, it 19, 1998). Srinagar “and with the Royal who-is-who identified as Raja, 23, son of Jameel Ahmad, mitted on 11 August died on Thursday. He is why innocents are being killed. PM Modi also has the distinction of being keen on its remaining open, it has been en- resident of Reasi, at present Awantipora, further added that a woman from Bemina He added Pakistan spilled enough blood of the longest serving chief minister of Gujarat sured that it remains open since”. while the identity of second deceased is being who was admitted with Pneumonia, Hyper- innocents in the Valley but BJP will not tol- with his term spanning from October 2001 to The KCCI alleged that even when the Dis- ascertained. tension and diabetes on 3 August died on erate it further. “Innocents were killed mer- May 2014. (Agencies) trict Magistrate Srinagar declared curfew He identified the injured persons as Ra- Thursday. cilessly by Pakistan, school going girls were Want to Rewind in Srinagar on the August 4 and 5, “when a fakat Ahmad son of Bashir Ahmad resident He further added that a 67-year-old man kidnapped and killed, educated youth per- majority of beleaguered 17 lacs people were of Noorpora Tral and Mashook Ahmad son from Kupwara who was admitted with chron- suaded to militancy in order to fuel violence and choose his decisions wisely. we evolve caged behind fancy barriers and barbed wire, of Mohammad Ramzan Khanday, resident of ic Kidney disease, Pneumonia, diabetes and in Valley”, BJP leader said. with time and some choices that we made the RSGC was open and jampacked”. “Appar- Tazipora, Kulgam. other ailments died on Thursday. Asserting that BJP has emerged a power- could always have been made differently. We ently the jurisdiction of the District Magis- A police official said that a case has been An official from GMC Jammu said that a ful political force in Valley, Raina said the make mistakes and we learn. Such is life,” he trate ends at the gates of RSGC”. registered in this regard and investigation 21-year-old youth from Satwari Jammu who party is spreading fast in every walk of life. said. The KCC&I said it was not against opening has been taken up. (KNO) was admitted on 01 August with prolapsed “BJP is spreading fast at the grass root level. Asked about his resignation from bureau- of a Golf Course, but the move “shows the gov- Injured Boy intervertebral disc, severe anaemia, parapa- Every walk of life is getting associated with it cracy, Faesal said, “I realized that my resig- ernment’s concern for keeping their senior resis, acute respiratory syndrome and other including intellectuals of the society who sup- nation has done more harm than good. Many functionaries and powerful elite in a mentally the deceased youth as Momin Dar, son of ailments died on Thursday at around 8:10 am. ports BJP wholeheartedly”, he said. students who wanted to appear in civil ser- and physically fit condition”. Ghulam Muhammad Dar of Dalwan Budgam. He added that a 40-year-old man from Raina added that the growing image of BJP vices felt discouraged. My colleagues felt let “Had their salaries and privileges been He added that police has taken cognizance of Surankote Poonch who was a police officer in Valley panics Pakistan, militants and their down. Across India, a wrong message went stopped since 13 months and their families’ the incident and started investigation into also died on Thursday. sympathizers and it is why our workers are that I am an anti-national. I had never imag- very survival under threat, we doubt that the matter. (KNO) With 11 more deaths, the death toll in Jam- being targeted in a well thought out conspir- ined it that way.” they would be hitting their shots as beautiful- Injured Civilian mu and Kashmir has mounted to 518 includ- acy. He said BJP will not allow Pakistan to “I made up my mind in jail. I took time and ly, ” it said. ing 479 from Kashmir division and 39 from succeed in its nefarious designs on the cost of looked back at my life and at the new domes- The Chamber lamented that no tangible Friday along with two other persons from Jammu division. (KNO) SRINAGAR NEWS SRINAGAR /FRIDAY / 14 AUGUST I 2020 OBSERVER 03
COVID-19: Govt evacuates Prevent dumping, encroachments on Secretary Jal Shakti 3,09,193 stranded JK residents wetlands: Div Com to DCs
SO NEWS DESK other wetlands and empha- Department sized that only alternate and SRINAGAR: Divisional shifted dumping sites are in Commissioner Kashmir, use for dumping purposes. Pandurang K Pole today The Div Com said that he chaired a meeting of con- would chair a meeting of all inspects Rangil WSS cerned officers on conserva- concerned next month to take tion of Hokarsar, Wular and detailed review on action SO NEWS DESK SO NEWS DESK about 2,13,957 persons from Kreentcho-Chandhara wet- taken report and measures other states and UTs includ- lands. taken by all concerned for SRINAGAR: Secretary Jal JAMMU: The Jammu and ing 906 from abroad have During the meeting, the tees and activate field staff conservation of wetlands. Shakti Department, M Raju, Kashmir Government has been evacuated by the gov- Div Com reviewed the prog- teams for close monitoring He also directed concerned today inspected the Water evacuated about 3,09,193 JK ernment through Lakhanpur ress made viz a viz to demar- of wetlands. to expedite beautification Supply Scheme Rangil be- residents, stranded in other till date. cation, land transfer, instal- He said that only organic work on wetlands and called sides taking stock of restora- parts of the country due to As per the detailed break- lation of boundary walls, farming on over 500 kanals for massive awareness gen- tion work on Sindh Extension COVID lockdown, via up of the figures, about 2511 pillars, removal of encroach- of private land of Kreentcho eration on importance on Canal Breach at Malshahi Lakhanpur and through stranded passengers have ments, and non- dumping of wetland is allowed so that wetland preservation. Bagh. special trains and buses till entered through Lakhanpur solid waste. farming does not pose any Meanwhile, all DCs were Chief Engineer Irrigation date amid strict observance from August 12 to August Concerned DCs were di- threat to the wetland and is given directions to start work and Flood Control Kashmir of all necessary guidelines 13 mornings while 1009 pas- rected to ensure removal of in consonance with the wet- on creation of new water bod- and Chief Engineer PHE and Standard Operating sengers have reached today all encroachments within land rules. ies under MGNREGA funds Kashmir as well as other Procedures. in the 92nd Delhi COVID 45 days period and prevent Emphasizing on the time- and submit all formats as engineers of the Department As per the official data special train at Jammu. people from using wetlands ly completion of installation required along with the ac- accompanied him. progress of ongoing work. augmenting discharge capac- received in this regard, the So far, 92 trains have for agricultural activities. of boundary pillars, Div Com tion taken reports in this Secretary inspected 30 He directed the Chief Engi- ity through temporary diver- Jammu and Kashmir ad- reached Jammu with a total He instructed concerned said that the step would pre- regard. DCs from Budgam, MGD as well as 10 MGD Fil- neer Irrigation and Flood sion by laying additional ministration has received of 79,540 stranded passen- to take stringent action in- vent illegal encroachments Bandipora, Pulwama, Re- tration plants at Rangil and Control to expedite the pace pipes so that raw water to 113 special trains at Jammu gers belonging to different cluding register FIRs against on wetlands. gional Wildlife Warden and asked the concerned to ensure of work for speedy comple- Rangil and Alsteng plants and Udhampur railway sta- districts while 15,696 pas- the offenders indulging in The Div Com directed con- various other concerned that highest water quality tion. is ensured. tions from different states sengers have reached Ud- repeated illegal activities. cerned to ensure immediate officers attended the meeting should be maintained at both Meanwhile, Secretary also Later, Secretary inspected and UTs, so far, with about hampur in 21 special trains, The Div Com directed con- removal of already dumped in person or through the the plants. inspected the fabrication the areas where the work 95,236 passengers while so far. cerned to constitute commit- waste from Hokarsar and video Conferencing. Secretary also visited the work of steel conductor com- under Jal Jeevan Mission is spot where Sindh Extension ing up at the breached spot going on and appreciated the canal has breached at Malsha- and directed the CE PHE to engineers for meeting the hi Bagh and took stock of the explore the possibility of targets set in this regard. Don’t push J&K youth to Jammu Cyber Police arrests man Day 81: Jammu, Srinagar Airports receive 25 hopelessness: Rana for sending obscene pictures SO NEWS DESK AGENCIES that further investigation domestic flights with 3,187 passengers into the case is in process. JAMMU: Expressing surprise JAMMU: Jammu Cyber “During the investiga- SO NEWS DESK Pertinently, Jammu Air- sengers were tested for the over the move to disengage Police have arrested a man tion, it has surfaced that port Authorities have re- COVID-19 and transported self-help group engineers from for sending obscene pic- the accused used to send JAMMU: On day 81 of re- ceived a total of 644 domestic to their destinations at both the government contracts, Na- tures to a lady on Facebook similar friend requests and sumption of routine domes- flights with 50,780 passengers the airports amid strict ob- tional Conference Provincial from a fake account that obscene pictures to mul- tic operations in Jammu and while Srinagar Airport Au- servance of all necessary President Mr Devender Singh was being operated by him a case was registered at tiple Facebook users,” he Kashmir, 25 domestic flights thorities have received 1,032 preventive protocols. Rana today cautioned the ad- in the name of a woman. Cyber Police Station, Jam- added. Jammu police have with 3,187 passengers on domestic flights with 1,34,372 The Government has made ministration to desist from Superintendent of Police, mu and the investigation assured that whosoever is board today arrived at passengers since 25th of May elaborate arrangements for pushing the Jammu and Kash- Operations and In-charge started. “During the course misusing Cyberspace, ei- Jammu and Srinagar Air- till date. the arrival, screening, sam- mir youth towards a situation tors in Jammu and Kashmir. Cyber Cell, Naresh Singh of an investigation the data ther by spreading, sharing ports. Also, the Jammu and Kash- pling and proper transporta- of despair and hopelessness. The experiment had worked here said that a written (both electronic and phys- fake messages, news or by A total of 722 passengers mir government has brought tion of the passengers to the “In an era of the so-called well, as these groups signifi- complaint was received at ical) was collected and making fake profiles, hack- aboard 09 regular commer- back about 3,676 passengers quarantine centers taking start-up boom across the coun- cantly succeeded in generating Cyber PS Jammu from a analysed,” said the SP add- ing social media profiles, cial flights arrived at the from various countries to special care of guidelines try, it is like sprinkling salt on employment and establishing lady, resident of Jammu ing that based on the evi- uploading obscene, anti- Jammu Airport while 16 the Union Territory through and Standard Operating the wounds of those struggling entrepreneurship in a place that one unknown Facebook dences, the Investigating religious, anti-national domestic flights with about special evacuation flights in Procedures (SOPs) pre- to stand-up on their own as where white collar jobs alone profile with a female no- Officer zeroed down one comments, videos, mes- 2465 passengers on board the wake of global pandem- scribed by the Union Minis- entrepreneurs for self-suste- have been a culture. menclature became friend suspect namely Ramesh sages and pictures would landed at Srinagar Airport ic till date. tries of Civil Aviation and nance and generating jobs for The Provincial President with her. Soon after becom- Kumar of Khour Deonian, be dealt strictly under law. today. After arrival, all the pas- Health and Family Welfare. others”, Mr Rana said after sought a review in the decision, ing friend, the handler Miran Sahib, Jammu and SSP Jammu Shridhar listening to the issues raised saying this is not the only area confessed that he was male he was summoned for ques- Patil has requested the by a delegation of the self-help that has become the target of and started sending vulgar tioning at Cyber Police public to be aware and not group engineers and a deputa- the administration but other comments, obscene pic- Station Jammu. to get trapped in the fake tion of J&K Unemployed Trained areas also speak of administra- tures on her Facebook “The suspect confessed and false propaganda on Acting Mayor, Commissioner SMC tours Physical Education Teachers tive apathy. In this context, he messenger, the complain- to the crime and was ar- social media, fake lotteries, Forum, which called on him referred to his recent interac- ant alleged. rested in the instant case”, fake shopping sites, OLX here this morning. tions with the delegations of Based on the complaint, said police officer, adding frauds etc. Shia Dominated areas in Downtown “It is quite intriguing that trained physical education instead of generating employ- teachers, para-medics and SO NEWS DESK ment to tackle the burgeoning other categories of workers problem, the administration engaged by the government SRINAGAR: Acting Mayor is promoting and incentivising from time to time in order to SKIMS refutes media reports about poor Mr Parvez Qadri along with unemployment”, he said while provide them succour. He said Commisioner SMC Mr Ga- questioning the rationale be- the administration has shown zanfar Ali toured various hind the decision, especially a disturbing tendency of shrink- facilities for its “COVID positive staff Shia Dominated areas includ- in the backdrop of these self-help ing the avenues of jobs by put- ing Zadibal, Baba groups doing well in their re- ting in the backburner the SO NEWS DESK within available resourc- providing all possible help Mazaar,Alam Gari Bazaar, spective pursuits, not only in forward looking and productive es. It bears important men- and support to them. Being Hakeem Mohhala Lal Bazar, terms of ensuring quality work schemes like SKEPWY, which SRINAGAR: Taking a tion that in a remarkable conscious about the risks, Madeen Sahib Hawal, continuously conducted in said Acting Mayor Parvez at the strength of their exper- was a step towards credible strong note of the news achievement SKIMS cre- they face in the line of duty, Baagwanpora etc to review the said areas all through Qadri. People or devotees tise but also providing jobs to employability. report regarding poor fa- ated 50 bedded Infectious SKIMS dedicated a portion arrangements ahead of Mo- Mohharam days thronging to imambadas and skilled and unskilled workforce Lamenting over the anti-youth cilities for its “COVID Disease Block in a shortest of building for its staff, hharam UL Haram. Joint Commisioner work other religious places during in a big way. Disengaging these policies of the administration, positive staff at SKIMS” span of time having been moderately sick or severe- Joint Commissioner Works is constantly being directed the said days should not face engineers amounts to disem- Mr Rana expressed solidarity carried by a section of commissioned by Advisor ly sick staff members were Mr Ishtiyaq Ahmed Shah, to see if there is any require- any inconvenience further powering a lot of people by with the suffering self-help media, the SKIMS Admin- to Hon’ble Lieutenant Gov- managed in IDB block i.e. Chief Sanitation Officer Mu- ment for installation of street added Mr Qadri. breaking the chain of entre- groups, saying their legitimate istration vehemently re- ernor, while at the outset First floor of IDB block has dasir Banday, concerned lights or any defunct light Earlier Commissioner SMC preneurship. Mr Rana recalled issues will be raised at every jects the news story being the bed strength for the been exclusively reserved ward officer and other offi- that needs to be replaced Mr Gazanfar Ali in a meeting the motivation behind these forum. He hoped the adminis- factually incorrect but management COVID-19 for SKIMS Staff including cials were also present on should immediately be at- directed all the ward officers self-help groups, saying that tration will shun its anti-youth misleading too. was 10 that has been en- Faculty and Administra- tour. tended to in these areas. to keep a close liaison with this was aimed at engaging policies and show pragmatism SKIMS being on forefront hanced to 260 beds at the tive Quarantine facilities Sanitation of the said areas There should be no single the general public, intizamia qualified engineers in gainful towards addressing their in the fight against this moment. within or outside SKIMS was reviewed and it was di- problem on account of sani- committee of the shia domi- employment in view of scarce genuine problems, especially pandemic, is constantly SKIMS Administration for Staff Members working rected that an extended tation, street lights and drain- nated areas to address their availability of jobs and lack of those which concern their future upgrading the required is taking due care of its in COVID areas of Patient sanitation drive has to be age ahead of Mohharam days problems on priority . corporate and industrial sec- and careers. facilities/ infrastructure frontline warriors and is Care.
Inaugurated twice since 2018, Ashajipora Anantnag fish sale centre lying defunct GOVERNMENT OF JAMMU & KASHMIR OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER AGENCIES the authorities. Fisheries Department again purchase fish. “We don’t un- farms in Anantnag. “If gov- The centre was inaugu- inaugurated the same fish derstand for what purpose ernment is not interested SRINAGAR: A fish sale cen- rated first in August 2018 by sale centre. “It remained open the fish sale centre was con- then we should be given a MECHANICAL HOSPITAL AND CENTRAL HEATING tre at Ashajipora Anantnag the then Principal Secretary only on the inauguration day,” structed,” he asked. “An cold chain and we can sell is lying defunct despite spend- Fisheries Department Asgar Bashir said. After the inau- enquiry should also be initi- our fish at this centre,” Mir DIVISION SRINAGAR ing lakhs of rupees on its Samoon and was to run under guration, the authorities also ated as there are some reports said. construction. a centrally sponsored scheme. removed the sign board. there has been misappro- Government has declared (Tele-fax No: 019-2496089, e-mail id: [email protected]) Government established “The sale centre was to Residential quarter and office priation of funds while con- Anantnag district as the trout (Short-Term)(Fresh) ‘Hygiene Fish Sale Centre’ remain open 24x7 and provide of Assistant Director Fisher- structing the sale centre,” fish district of India. Rainbow at Ashajipora Anantnag on fresh fish to consumers. Af- ies Department is behind the he said. trout is cold water fish and GIST of E -NIT NO: MHCHD/TS /2020-21/52/e-tendering which around Rs 50 lakh was ter a few days, it was closed sale centre. Khurshid Ahmad Mir, a should have temperatures spent. for unknown reasons,” Bashir Mushatq Ahmad, another private fish farm holder said between 0 to 20 degree Celsius. Dated:¬-11.08.2020 For the last two years, it Ahmad, a local said. local said they have to go to there are hundreds of people It is rich in protein and boosts For and on behalf of the Lt. Governor, J&K State e-tenders are invited from registered/reputed/experienced firms was inaugurated twice by In April 2020, the Director Kokernag or Pahalgam to who are running their fish immunity. with J&K State Govt., CPWD, Railways and other State/Central Governments for the below mentioned work:-
Name of Work Est. Cost Cost of Earnest Time of Position of funds DDC, others tested for GOVERNMENT OF JAMMU & KASHMIR (Rs. in Lacs) T/Doc. Money completion (In rs) (In Rs) (in days) Covid at Assar on return from Office of the Executive Engineer P.H.E. Mechanical Supply Installation Testing and Com- 15.00 1000 30000/- 10 Available as com- missioning of centralized Medical municated by Kashmir; test negative Division (North) Sopore oxygen system along allied works at intending De- **************** SO NEWS DESK Govt. SMHS Hospital, Srinagar partment Sub: Technical correction. 1. The Tender document Consisting of qualifying information, eligibility criteria, specifications, Bill of DODA: Following the set protocol of testing for persons Ref: This office E-NIT No. PHE/MDNS/NIT/E-14, S. No. 03 of 2020-21, Issued under quantities (B.O.Q), Set of terms and conditions of contract and other details can be seen/downloaded from the entering the district, the No. PHE/MDNS/DB/1001-08, dated: 30-07-2020. departmental website www.jktenders.gov.in from12.08.2020 (10.00 hrs). District Development Com- to Srinagar (11-13 August) 2. The bidders shall deposit their bids in electronic format on the above web site from 12.08.2020 missioner Doda Dr Sagar D after attending a state level Doifode along with BDC function addressed by the With reference to above referred subject matter kindly read “300mm dia DI-K9 rising (10:00hrs) to 19.08.2020 (14:00 hrs) in two (02) cover. Chairpersons, ULB and Lt Governor. Meanwhile, the main” instead of “250mm dia D-9 rising main” for e-NIT captioned under reference. The bids uploaded on the website up to due date and time will be opened on19.08.2020 (16.00 hrs) or any date Panchayat representatives DDC thanked all the BDCs, convenient to the department in the office of Executive Engineer, MHCHD, Srinagar. were tested for Covid 19 at ULB members and Sar- All other terms and conditions shall remain unchanged. Assar and all of them are panchs for their effective Sd/- Sd/- reported to be negative. participation in the function Executive Engineer Executive Engineer, The DDC and others were aimed at strengthening of DIPK-4052-20 P.H.E. Mechanical Division (North) Sopore DIPK-4055/20 MHCHD, Srinagar returning from 03 day tour PRIs in the District. SRINAGAR 04 OBSERVER SRINAGAR /FRIDAY / 14 AUGUST I 2020 EDIT WE FIND NO ISLAMIC STATE IN THE WORLD
way of implementing of this complete If we study the holy books very minute- The fourth and the last cause respon- system. There are many reasons respon- ly, we will never come across any refer- sible for this is that we love materialism. sible for this. They have been with us ence or references where a Prophet of In the holy Qur’an, it is clearly said that since 7th Century. When the last Proph- Allah advises his community to worship greed for materialism paves the way et Muhammad ( PBUH) closed his eyes, him. They were created by Allah for the for destruction. The divinity sends ca- the rot began to appear on the ground purpose of revealing to the people that lamities to those communities that only SYED MUSTAFA AHMAD level. However, there is no fault in Islam was best for them. They themselves yearn for materialism. Our condition is itself or in the teachings of the Prophet were subordinate to the Creator. If this such that we want to be the followers of EDITORIAL [email protected]. Muhammad, but the way of looking at was not the case, Allah should have re- Islam and still have the material things Islam after the death of Prophet Mu- vealed to the Prophets to advise the peo- of the highest quality. This paradox is f Islam is the complete way of life, hammad, changed considerably. It is ple to worship them. So, this acts as a difficult to understand if a person is a why it is not found anywhere in this malaise that has been haunting us. good reason for failing in implementing Muslim. The Muslim is one who is the the world. Why is it confined to the The first and foremost cause respon- the principles of the Islamic State. epitome of peace and tranquility. But Iholy books? Why rhetoric is found sible for this is that we never get guid- The third cause responsible for this is the way of materialism is full of con- everywhere? Why is there no practical ance from the Constitution of Islam, that we imitate other systems of the world flicts. In this situation, the Muslim will system on the ground? If the so-called the holy Qur’an. The holy Qur’an is the that lack in many aspects. Communism, surely have to embrace Islam in its tru- REVOKE DECISION enemies of Islam are being found prais- source of guidance. It guides every com- Socialism, Feminism, Idealism, etc., have est form. ing for its complete system of living, munity at every stage of life.When this failed in one aspect or in other. They The above discussion has made it why the so-called champions or cus- is the case then which thing forces the have failed miserably in providing real clear that there should be the Islamic ON SHGS todians of Islam are found wandering World in general and the Muslims in solace to the Society. If one aspect of life State on the ground level. The grand slo- in the maze of the different systems. If particular, in implementing the princi- is advanced, other is severely distorted. gans never capitalize but the smooth im- H.G. Wells, Bertrand Russell, George ples of the holy Qur’an. This is the first This paradox is seen everywhere. For this plementation of the laws of the Islamic he government has abolished Self Bernard Shaw, etc., praise Islam for its cause responsible for not having the Is- paradox, Islam came as a soothing force State, can do miracles. So, the ball is in complete system, why we fail in imple- lamic State, where everything happens to soothe the nerves of those communities our court.( Replugged). Help Groups (SHG) in Jammu and menting that very system that has every according to the divine plan and there is that had previously done many wrongs. Kashmir, which raised hue and attribute of being the best system of the no space for chaos and confusion. But when it comes to reality, these things (The Author is Graduate Student and T world. But the question that arises is The second cause responsible for this are not in our fancies; let alone on the writes Regularly for “ Srinagar Observer cry among the existing political parties that What obstacles are that come in the is that we worship the Prophets of Allah. ground. “ views are his own) in the Union Territory. Almost all the political party has been demanding re- vocation of the decision and wants the SHG to continue for the engineers here. As we fight COVID-19, we should turn our gaze to space The abolition of SHGs, their work quota of 30 per cent would certainly affect the Exploration of space, the great un- minated by the Sun, shines with blue planets? If we eventually find another known that has been a source of won- and white colours. On its dark side, intelligent species, can we - or indeed livelihood of thousands of engineers in- der and fear for humans since the be- lightning can be seen from time to time. should we - get in touch with them? ginning of history, can provide an From that vantage point, it is impos- Will our cultural, technological and volved in the construction work. The de- opportunity to unite humanity. It can sible to avoid being struck by the unique- perhaps biological differences make provide the perspective we need to ness of planet Earth and its human it impossible for us to communicate? JEAN-JACQUES DORDAIN cision taken by the government would clearly see our shared destiny and act inhabitants. Will these intelligent "aliens" come certainly push the engineers towards ALJAZEERA accordingly. As far as we currently know, Earth and destroy us if we make our existence When you pass the Karman line - the is the only planet in our system inhab- known to them, as often we imagine starvation. There are a huge chunk of umanity is facing an inva- outermost boundary of Earth's atmo- ited by intelligent life. We are the only in our fiction films and novels? sion. In the span of a few sphere at 100km altitude - you find species, at least in our immediate In reality, it is highly unlikely for a engineers in Jammu and Kashmir and months, an invisible outside yourself in space. Astronauts who go neighbourhood, that is capable of ex- highly developed civilisation to travel are working at different places to earn Hforce we about which we know beyond this line get to look directly at ploring space and looking at its planet all the way to our solar system to kill very little about has killed hundreds the universe. They see bright stars, of origin from afar. us or steal our resources. There is, their livelihood. But, the thousands of of thousands and wreaked havoc in all our galaxy and the vast darkness be- Once you see Earth and its inhabit- after all, energy everywhere in the corners of the world. yond. They see the boundary between ants from this point of view, it becomes universe. So if an intelligent civilisa- qualified engineers involved in the con- Humans have long wondered what the Earth and space with a thin layer clear that our differences are not at all tion comes to visit us, or if we manage would happen in such a scenario. World of atmosphere, the clouds, ocean and important. We may have different skin to visit another civilisation based on struction work will be left jobless by this literature and cinema are full of fic- land moving quickly under them. When colours, different cultures, different an exoplanet, it would be for the sole decision. Over 15000 engineers and their tional stories about deadly attacks by they turn their gaze on to the surface religious beliefs and nationalities, but purpose of discovery. "aliens" from other worlds. In most of of the planet, they see the indescribable essentially we are all the same. We are All this may or may not happen, but staff are working in their offices involved these stories, human beings put aside beauty of jungles, oceans and deserts all members of the only intelligent spe- simply looking at exoplanets and think- their differences and come together to like never before. cies in the solar system. ing about how we can communicate in the construction work in Jammu, Kash- fight the common enemy. They unite Looking down on Earth from above, We are all human beings. We can with alien civilisations can make us under the banner of saving humanity, they often find themselves in awe of make tools and communicate using appreciate the value of communication, mir and Ladakh, who will be left jobless, its creations, its values and the planet the human race, who invented the complex languages. We can make mu- cooperation and cultural exchange on this decision was bound to have serious it calls home. technologies that made it possible for sic and art. We can create glorious Earth. As we focus our energy on meet- This sadly did not happen when a them to travel into space. But they also technologies. Space exploration, by ing other intelligent species, we can complications for the engineers here. Al- real invisible enemy, COVID-19, start- come to realise how small, and even allowing us to look at ourselves from come to understand how small all the ed attacking us indiscriminately. insignificant, human beings are com- afar, can help us appreciate the unique literal and figurative distances between though there are no fresh jobs available Rather than coming together, we em- pared to the magnificent globe they beauty and value of being human. human beings are. for the engineers, the decision at this barked on a blame game and turned call home - indeed no human, however But space exploration can even take At this point, one may ask whether on each other. powerful and rich can be seen from us beyond the Moon and the boundar- space exploration benefits only the few juncture will only add to the miseries of If we want to efficiently tackle this that altitude, only oceans and lands. ies of our solar system. The first exo- astronauts, astronomers and other public health emergency and be better This is why astronauts who travel planet - a planet that is outside of our scientists who get to do the exploring. the engineers involved in construction prepared for future common threats beyond the Karman line often return solar system - was discovered in the This certainly is not the case. Today that we will most certainly face as hu- home as avid environmentalists, ad- 1990s. Since then, astronomers have we have books, media and the internet. works. Jammu and Kashmir is already manity, we need to realise that despite vocates for international cooperation, discovered more than 4,000 such plan- Our body of knowledge on space and marred with an economic crisis, abolish- all our real and imagined differences, supporters of sustainable development ets. Many of those planets are known the experiences, feelings and thoughts our only path to survival is through and world peace. to have liquid water, meaning they are of the lucky few who get to go there, ing SHGs at this juncture has the potential solidarity. Like the heroes in our fic- Some astronauts get to go even beyond capable of hosting life. No doubt there are widely accessible to many around tional stories about alien invasions, the Karman line, as far as the geosta- are living beings on some of these far- the world. We can read books and ar- to further complicate the economic crisis we need to come to an understanding tionary orbit, the Lagrange point 1 of away planets. There may even be intel- ticles written by astronauts, and even that we - the 7.5 billion human beings the Earth-Moon system or the lunar ligent life on a few of them. watch the videos they film while on across the Union Territory. Therefore, to living on this planet - are in this to- orbit. A lucky few have even stepped We are not yet capable of travelling the International Space Station. ensure benefits to the engineers, the gov- gether. on the surface of the Moon. to these planets, but merely being aware Space exploration is not only a way In order to better understand how The astronauts who venture into of their existence gives us important to find new worlds and acquire more ernment should consider revocation of we could reach this solidarity, it could outer space get a rare opportunity to insights, and raises crucial questions knowledge about the universe, but it be useful and enlightening to briefly see their home planet in its entirety - a about ourselves and our place in the is also an opportunity for us to remem- the decision that would bring respite among review the history of the messages we small ball rotating in a vast, dark uni- universe. ber the unique characteristics and the engineers. obtained from space. verse. One side of the small ball, illu- Are there other civilisations on these privileges that bond us all together.
BEAT THE PLASTIC POLLUTION!
Among many pollutions, there for the sake of small things like Bringing plastic things is a nice a man are not to bear. And the reality will look us in the is one pollution that we call the the prisms gesture because at the time of The persons who use the plastic face. plastic pollution And when the pollution is head buying, it doesn’t produce the bad on a large scale ,take it very dear; Don’t make this earth full of Because its source is not and shoulders, we want some sound, But at the end of the day, their plastic; behind the curtains but it is miraculous charms. But the carcasses lying on own death is near. Because it can’t expand as it is the handiwork of the supreme The blue whale is perplexed in the the roads become a food for a Charming plastic is but a source opposite to elastic. creation. bottom of an ocean; ferocious hound. of peril; This plastic is a thing that is It can also be called the presence Because it can’t believe that Drains are choked by the plastic And William Shakespeare warned beating us like a stick; of harmful plastic on this a man can be without an pollution without a drainage all of us, particularly the Earl. And the documents of our beautiful earth imagination. system at all; When everything is destroyed by happiness are without any tick. And at the end of the day, every Tons of plastic are found in the And the consequences are so worst us, the things are only to hurl; At the end, substituting the plastic kind of pollution has reached its depths of the seas with the worst that a dwarf boy becomes a tall. But we are the builders, destroyers with something else and the saturation. saturation; In the free trade zone, we are and act like a big hurdle! greenery of this beautiful earth Starting from the marine life, the And the productivity of the oceans forced to pay a toll! Many lives are lost due to this arethe needs of the hour! plastic is found in the bodies of is decreasing day by day with the And the obnoxious smell found in menace; Because we should hate the false the marine organisms increasing frustration. the drains make us to fall. And someone has to abstain itself, cover. Because the natives of this planet Our precious earth is filled with Burning the plastic is against the not to become a part of this rat The necessity is to have a are the followers of their egoism the plastic call around! composition of air; and mad race. sustainable tower and the false isms. Animals eat it and at the end of Because the precious air is made If we go on like this ,there will be And the assemblage of the true The gifted resources are sacrificed the day, become bound. carefully and the false activities of no nice trace; citizens won’t lose power. Syed Mustafa Ahmad
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Do Not Interfere in Functioning of PRIs: Shopian Govt Systematically Advisor Bhatnagar Panchayat Association Tells BDC Chairmen Hounding Kashmiri SO NEWS DESK over the unnecessary inter- various levels in the district the matter and ensure that Youth: PDP Strengthens Grievance ference of the BDC Chair- administration also. there is no interference into SHOPIAN: The Panch and men in the functioning of The Sarpanchs and the functioning of PRIs by ‘Closure Of Self Help Groups Redressal Mechanism Sarpanch Association of Sarpanchs and Panchs. Panchs must be allowed to the BDC Chairmen, who For Jobless Engineers Shopian has urged the BDC The interference in the work and serve the people seemed apparently help Inhuman, Anti- Kashmir’ SO NEWS DESK media on Whatsapp number Chairmen of the District no developmental process by for which they have been bent upon to make PRIs +919419670631 and Twitter on to interfere in the function- the BDC Chairmen is unac- elected. The unnecessary in- dysfunctional to serve their SO NEWS DESK SRINAGAR: It is being in- the twitter handle @Advisor- ing of panchayat bodies. ceptable and uncalled for, terference by the BDC chair- vested interests. formed to general public that BJKGovt. Further the public In a statement issued they said. men shall even undermine The administration must SRINAGAR: Terming the abolition the office of Advisor to Lieu- can also send their grievanc- here, the President of Panch They said the interference their own authority, which strengthen the PRIs in or- of Self Help Groups for unemployed tenant Governor, Rajeev Rai es and complaints on email and Sarpanch Association into the functioning of Sar- will not be in the interest of der to ensure development engineers a drastically calamitous Bhatnagar has strengthened address advisorbgrievance- Shopian, Mushtaq Ahmad panchs and Panchs has the the Panchayat Raj. of the people at grass roots measure, Peoples Democratic Party the grievance redressal mecha- [email protected]. Khanday and vice presi- potential to create hurdles The Association has level, which is the sole (PDP) on Thursday questioned gov- nism for solving their genuine Pertinently it has been done dent Mohd Yousuf Mir has in the developmental pro- urged the Deputy Commis- responsibility of the Sar- ernment’s such a decision which ac- issues and problems in a time to facilitate public as they can expressed serious concern cess, leading to confusion at sioner Shopian to look into panchs and Panchs. cording to the party will render thou- bound manner. send their grievances electron- sands jobless at large. The public is being in- ically without having physi- In a statement issued here, PDP Gen- timated that they can reg- cally travel to office and mini- NSS KU Holds Cleanliness Drive Employees of DIPR eral Ghulam Nabi Lone Hanjura stated ister their grievances and mise the risk due to pandemic that the creation of Self Help Groups for complaints regarding de- COVID-19. In Peripheral Areas Of Dal Lake Condoles With Shabir Ahmad unemployed engineers of Jammu and partments under his charge Further, the deputations, SO NEWS DESK mobilising communities Kashmir was a historic measure taken -Health and Medical Educa- delegations, individuals or at the local level to engage SO NEWS DESK The meeting prayed for by then Chief Minister Mufti Mohd Say- tion, Public Works (R&B), other people who want to meet SRINAGAR: The National in cleaning, plantation, eternal peace to the depart- eed and later when PDP President Me- Jal Shakti (PHE, I&FC), the Advisor Bhatnagar have to Service Scheme (NSS) , Uni- promotion of behaviour SRINAGAR: The Employees ed soul and courage to the hbooba Mufti assumed the office of the Transport, Animal/Sheep seek a prior appointment from versity of Kashmir organised change and other swach- of Department of Information bereaved family to bear this Chief Minister, she enhanced the work Husbandry and Security re- his office on phone numbers: a cleanliness drive in the pe- hata related activities. and Public Relation, Srinagar irreparable loss. contract from 20 to 30 percent in favor of lated matters on Phone nos. 01942506466 for Kashmir and ripheral areas of the Dal Lake. The NSS volunteers (DIPR) have expressed grief Similarly a condolence these engineers with an emphasis that 01942506499 for Kashmir di- 01912542014 for Jammu. The cleanliness drive led by program officers and sorrow over the demise meeting was held at District these youth such be empowered on pri- vision and 01912542363 for All such people are requested was undertaken as an ini- Dr.Waqar Amin, Dr.Hee- of Mother of Shabir Ahmed an Information Centre Pulwa- ority by the government. Jammu Division, Monday to to follow all health guidelines tiative under Swachhata na Basharat and Dr.Ya- employee of District Informa- ma and District Information Hanjura said it was ironic to find gov- Friday from 10 AM to 5PM. and other COVID related advi- Abhiyan. sir Hamid launched an tion Centre Pulwama. Centre Shopian in which ernment taking such bizarre measures It is also informed that the sories strictly while visiting the Dr.Musavir Ahmed, awareness campaign to A condolence meeting of the Officers and all officials through which livelihood to thousands people can also send their Secretariat to contain the spread Coordinator NSS ,Uni- highlight the importance officers and officials of the participate and prayed for of educated youth will be denied and grievances through social of pandemic COVID-19. versity of Kashmir said of cleanliness and educate Department was held to- eternal peace to the depart- their families will be left to suffer sadis- that NSS Volunteers have the masses on the impor- day in which participants ed soul and expressed heart- tically by the current regime. actively participated in tance of social distancing, expressed sympathies with felt sympathies with the be- He added that such measures go the programmes aimed at wearing masks etc. Shabir Ahmad. reaved family. contrary to the tall claims and slogans of the government in which it claimed post-August 5, 2019 that empowerment of youth will witness new horizons Congress terms Abolition of and prosperity will be a permanent 28 Crores Fraud; Murder feature of the state. SHGs An Arbitrary Decision Accused; Absconder Stop Eviction Drive; Calls It An Assault On Gurdeep Singh Arrested Rehabilitate Jhelum Livelihood Of Engineers SO NEWS DESK gated against him by Crime Branch are Dwellers First: Bukhari that a written complaint was lodged by SO NEWS DESK JAMMU: One Gurdeep Singh S/O one Sardar Joginder Singh with Police AGENCIES Harnam Singh R/O H.No 83/1 Chan- Station Gandhi Nagar alleging therein SRINAGAR: The Jammu and ni Himmat Jammu, prime accused that around 100 depositors of Jammu, SRINAGAR: Alleging that unplanned Kashmir Pradesh Congress Com- in case FIR No. 302/2012 U/S 406, 409, Kathua, Samba Poonch, Baramullah eviction drive launched by the admin- mittee (JKPCC) today said the abo- 420, 468, 471, 120-B/RPC P/S Gandhi and Srinagar had deposited their hard istration against river Jehlum dwellers lition of SHGs, their work quota of Nagar, Jammu, the investigation of earned money with a finance company in Kashmir was contrary to law, Apni 30% was an assault on the livelihood which is being conducted by Crime which was opened under the name and Party (AP) president Syed Mohammad of thousands of engineers involved Branch and who had been abscond- style “Dutta Financers” Nanak Nagar, Altaf Bukhari on Thursday said the gov- in the construction work. ing since the past 8 years was finally Jammu in the month of April 2011. ernment should ensure a proper reha- They Party asked the administra- arrested by Crime Branch yester- When some depositors approached the bilitation plan for the families likely to tion to revoke the decision to avoid day. He was declared an absconder said finance company for the payment be displaced during the process. further chaos in J&K UT. U/S 512 Cr.PC by the then First Ad- of their deposited money and interest The administration has blindly The Jammu and Kashmir ditional Sessions Court in 2012. He thereupon, the directors and other of- served notices to the families residing Pradesh Congress Committee (JKP- was arrested from Chandigarh after ficials of the company refused to pay alongside the bank of River Jhelum CC) President and Former Minister such harsh and anti-people deci- somehow able to earn their liveli- a successful raid conducted by Crime them. On the receipt of the complaint, from Seerbagh-Sempora downstream G.A. Mir has slammed the UT Ad- sions, Mir questioned and urged the hood, which sans the logic, JKPCC Branch after developing inputs about a case F.I.R No. 302/2012 was regis- of Pampore upto Takenwari-Panzina- ministration for abolishing the SHG UT Administration not to indulge President said. his whereabouts. Absconder Gurdeep tered in P/S Gandhi Nagar Jammu. ra near Shadipora Sumbal before con- (Self Help Groups), their work quota in such heartless activities, as that, Taking exception to the abolish- Singh is also involved in high profile However keeping in view the sensi- ducting a detailed survey including and said thousands of qualified en- people of Jammu and Kashmir have ment of reserving projects for self Help case of Police Station Channi in case tiveness and high profile nature of the identification of alternate sites for gineers involved in the construction already suffered enormously by Group in J&K, Mir said these groups FIR No. 164/2010 U/S 307, 34/RPC 3/25 case, and on the insistence of the large their proper rehabilitation, former work will be left jobless by this inhu- many arbitrary decisions, he added involve more than 15000 degree and di- Arms Act in which a conspiracy was no. of investors, the investigation of the minister Bukhari alleged in a state- man decision. and said J&K was already marred ploma holders and their staff, who will hatched to assassinate a prominent case was transferred to crime branch ment here this afternoon. G.A.Mir termed the abolition of with economic crisis, abolishing be left jobless, which will have serious citizen of Jammu. The accused is also Jammu in 2013. During the investiga- “This type of forced eviction of SHGs as arbitrary and a decision tak- SHGs at this juncture has the poten- ramification in J&K. involved in a murder case in Batote tion it was revealed that the accused per- Jhelum dwellers would be against en without doing any exercise. There tial to further complicate the eco- I would emphasize the UT ad- in case FIR No.72/1985 U/S 302, 134/ sons had duped the general public worth law and totally unacceptable to the were more than 15000 thousand en- nomic crisis across the J&K. ministration to revoke the decision RPC. The notorious criminal had been Crores and had diverted their deposits affected families especially those gineers, their staff working in their My perception is that this deci- forthwith and take effective mea- evading arrest for the last more than 8 to their own use and to procure various living within the municipal limits offices involved in the construction sion UT Administration was taken sures to create more employment years. In a meticulously planned raid assets. The investigation of the case was of Srinagar city who are completely work in Jammu, Kashmir and Lada- t the behest of those who want to avenue for other unemployed youth by Crime Branch Jammu the accused closed as proved and the preliminary landless. The administration must kh, who will be left jobless, this deci- secure their vested interests. In- to ensure that the current economic was finally arrested from Mohali, Pun- Challan was filed before the court of immediately stop harassing these sion was bound to have serious com- spite of creating employment ave- crisis confronting youth and peo- jab on 12-08-2020. law in 2013 by Crime Branch. However poor and hapless families and draw a plications on the already devastated nue for the educated youth of J&K, ple of J&K at larger were addressed Brief facts of the case being investi- the accused had gone absconding. proper rehabilitation plan in consul- economy of J&K, Mir said. the administration was deliberate- rather than pushing them to wall. tation with all the stakeholders,” he Who is advising the Govt to take ly showing door to those, who are Mir told the UT administration demanded Independence-Day Celebration: Full Dress Rehearsal Held Across Jammu
At Jammu: Full dress rehearsal for ACD, ACR, CEO, DYSSO, Cultural Of- 74th Independence Day was held today, ficer, besides other senior officers of here at Mini- Stadium Parade where- Police and Civil Administration were at Divisional Commissioner, Sanjeev present on the occasion. Verma inspected the parade, hoisted Similarly, a full dress rehearsal for the national flag and took the salute Independence Day celebrations was at the march past comprising contin- held at New Bus Stand Bhaderwah, in gents of District Police, CRPF, JKAP, which Tehsildar Bhaderwah Zeeshan Forest Protection Force and IRP. Tahir unfurled the tricolour and took The function for Independence Day salute at the March past presented by rehearsal commenced with the hoist- the CRPF 33 Bn and JKAP. ADC Bha- ing of national flag and followed by derwah, ASP Bhaderwah, SDPO Bhad- Flag March and March Past. erwah, CRPF, ZEPO and other officers On the occasion, a scintillating, were also present. pre-recorded cultural programme, depicting patriotism, culture and At Ramban: the Full dress rehearsal for message against the social evils and 74th Independence Day celebration was national anthem was also screened by held at District Police Line, where Ad- Information Department. ditional Deputy Commissioner (ADC), ADC Jammu, Dr Tahir Firdous, Joint Ashok Kumar Sharma hoisted the Na- Director Information and heads of vari- tional Flag and took the salute at the ous departments, district officers along March Past comprising Military band, with senior officers were present to wit- Police, CRPF and IRP contingents. ness the full dress rehearsal. Among others present were SSP, The full dress rehearsal was also Haseeb –ur- Rehman, ASP, Sanjay Par- held across the districts of Jammu di- ihar, Dy. SP headquarter and other vision. concerned officers. jouri. Hanif Malik hoisted the National lege (Boys ). for Independence Day (ID) was held at At Kathua: The full dress rehearsal Additional Deputy Commissioner Flag and took salute at the march past The Full Dress Rehearsal com- Sports Stadium, with due observance At Poonch: District Administration was held at District Sports Stadium. Thakur Sher Singh unfurled the tricolor comprising contingents of District menced with the unfurling of national of covid protection protocols. Assis- conducted the Full dress rehearsal Additional Deputy Commissioner, Atul and took the salutation at the March Past. Police, CISF, Forest protection force flag by the ADC followed by signing of tant Commissioner Revenue, Jitender here at Sports Stadium ahead of the Gupta, hoisted the National Flag and comprising 7 contingents of JKAP, JK and Home guards. It was followed by National Anthem. Mishra hoisted the National Flag and Independence Day-2020. Additional took salute at the impressive march past Executive Police, CRPF, JK FPF, Home National anthem presented by band of At Reasi: The full dress rehearsal took salute at the March past. District Development Commissioner, comprising 10 contingents drawn from Guard, IRP, SPO and Police band Rajouri. Girls from GHSS with due observance for celebration of Independence Day Mohd Rashid Chowdhary took the sa- CRPF, District Police, Police Training A variety show on patriotic themes of the COVID19 protocol in view of 2020 was held at Zorawar Singh Sports At Doda: Full dress rehearsal, in con- lute at an impressive march past com- School, IRP, Home Guard, PTS Band and culture was also presented by the spreading COVID19 pandemic. Stadium whereat Additional Deputy nection with the celebrations of Inde- prising 4 contingents drawn from JKP, besides an all women contingent of participating troupes. The full dress Commissioner, Rajinder Kumar Shar- pendence day 2020, was held here at CRPF, JKPQRT and JK Armed Police. Women Police Station. ASP, Ramnish rehearsal was also conducted in all the At Udhampur: Additional Deputy ma hoisted the national flag. the Sports Stadium. Additional Deputy A variety cultural show was also Gupta, District Officers and staff of var- sub-divisional and tehsils of the district. Commissioner, Udhampur Nagendra The contingents of J&K Police and Commissioner, Kishori Lal Sharma, presented by the participating troupes ious departments attended the full dress Singh Jamwal took Salute at an im- CRPF presented March past. The after inspection of the parade took sa- on the occasion. rehearsal. At Kishtwar: The full dress rehearsal pressive march past of 07 contingent students of Girls Higher Secondary lute at the march past comprising the Additional SP, Sheikh Khalid was conducted here in the premises of drawn from J&K Police, SKPA,CRPF School presented the National Anthem contingents drawn from the JKP, IRP Ameen, Chief Education Officer, Ram At Rajouri: The District Administra- New DC office Complex, ahead of the and Volunteer Home Guard, besides on the occasion. 5th Bn, CRPF, SSB, FPF and District Swaroop, District Youth Services and tion Rajouri conducted the full dress I-Day Celebrations. Additional District Police Band during full Dress Rehears- Police band. Sports Officer and others were present rehearsal at District Police Lines Ra- Development Commissioner, Mohd al, held at Government PG Degree Col- At Samba: the Full dress rehearsal SP operations Doda, ASP Hq DODA, on the occasion. SRINAGAR 06 OBSERVER SRINAGAR /FRIDAY / 14 AUGUST I 2020 BUSINESS
Lenders question RBI’s loan India’s cheapest remdesivir exposure definition In a first, Railways refund version launched by Zydus Mumbai: Several foreign Cadila at Rs 2,800 per vial and private lenders have questioned the definition of exceeds earning from passengers “loan exposure” in the Re- serve Bank of India’s (RBI) New Delhi: Perhaps for the earning was Rs 5,744 crore, recent circular that bars first time in its 167-year-long in May it was 7,289 crore and corporate borrowers from history, the Railways has in June the number stood at operating multiple current refunded more than it has Rs 8,706 crore. accounts. earned from ticket book- In the first quarter of last While public sector banks system will have fewer re- ings, registering a negative fiscal year, it earned Rs 9,331 (PSBs) stand to benefit the striction in opening such ac- passenger segment reve- crore in April, Rs 10,032 most from the changed reg- counts. Senior bankers said nue of Rs 1,066 crore in the crore in May and Rs 9,702 ulations on current accounts PSBs, which collectively are COVID-19-hit first quarter crore in June. announced by RBI last the biggest lenders of work- of 2020-21, an RTI query has Narain said the Railways' Thursday, foreign and pri- ing capital and term loans to found. freight operations during vate sector banks said more corporates, tend to lose out to The freight earnings, the last two weeks are high- clarity is warranted on what private peers both in domes- however, during the period er than the last year's cor- BENGALURU: Zydus Cadila this week said the supplies constitutes a loan exposure. tic and foreign cash manage- managed to hold ground, responding figures for the on Thursday launched the were stabilising. “How do you define expo- ment business. according to the RTI reply same period. cheapest generic version of Zydus is the fifth company sure? Whether it is funded or However, with RBI bar- provided by the Railways more than the value of tick- The Railways has said This is a very encourag- Gilead Sciences’ antiviral to launch a copy of the anti- non-funded? What happens ring corporate borrowers to Chandra Shekhar Gaur, ets booked, said Railway that due to the pandemic, ing and positive sign for the drug remdesivir in India to viral in India after privately to your draft limit which is from maintaining multiple a Madhya Pradesh-based spokesperson DJ Narain. it is envisaging a loss of things to come, he said. treat COVID-19 following held Hetero Labs Ltd, Cipla, given for settlement transac- current accounts, especially activist. An official explained that around Rs 40,000 crore this A concerted effort by reports of shortages at hos- Mylan NV and Jubilant Life tions? What about forex set- in banks with which they The first three months of due to the suspension of financial year. railway officials and bet- pitals in the world’s third- Sciences Ltd. tlement risk, whether that is have little or negligible loan this financial year, when services, tickets booked for Passenger revenues of ter management practices worst hit nation. Gilead has also entered defined as exposure?” asked exposure, industry experts the Railways had to suspend travel in April, May and June Railways are naturally ex- will ensure that revenue Zydus has priced it at 2,800 into licensing agreements a senior banker with a for- say PSBs will see a surge all its regular passenger were offered refunds, while pected to be low this year lost in passenger segment rupees ($37.44) per 100mg with Dr. Reddy’s Labora- eign bank. in cash management busi- services due to the corona- fewer tickets were booked due to suspension of most of is significantly offset by an vial. It will be sold under tories Ltd and Syngene RBI’s August 6 circular ness, which in turn will also virus travel restrictions, during these three months the services due to COVID-19 outstanding freight perfor- the brand name Remdac to International Ltd to make says borrowers with more give PSBs access to cheaper the national transporter's due to the restrictions. pandemic, Narain said. mance, Narain said. government and private hos- remdesivir for distribution than Rs 50 crore exposure to funds. revenue was in the negative The Railways has can- However, freight traffic The Railways said that pitals treating COVID-19 pa- in 127 countries, including the banking system need to But many lenders ask how -- Rs 531.12 crore in April, celled all regular passenger seems to have recovered it has also suffered losses tients, the company said in a India. have an escrow mechanism settlements will happen in Rs 145.24 crore in May and services indefinitely. somewhat since the Rail- to the tune of Rs 2,000 crore regulatory filing. India has reported a dai- and only banks managing the case of opening a letter of Rs 390.6 in June (all in nega- In the first quarter of the ways has been the preferred in the running of the Shra- Officials in some Indian ly jump of more than 50,000 such escrow can open cur- credit or bank guarantee or tive), the RTI reply said. 2019-20 fiscal, the Railways mode of transportation for mik Special trains which states had a few weeks ago coronavirus infections for rent accounts. Companies a foreign exchange contract "The minus figures are had earned Rs 4,345 crore in ferrying essential during began operations from May complained of supply issues, two weeks, with total cas- with less than Rs 50 crore and how end-use monitoring being shown due to the fact April, Rs 4,463 crore in May these months. 1 to ferry stranded migrant but a top executive at drug- es as of Wednesday at 2.33 exposure to the banking will take place. that the value of refunds is and Rs 4,589 crore in June. In April 2020, the freight workers home. maker Cipla Ltd had earlier million.
Gems, jewellery exports dip 38% in PM unveils new tax platform, July as virus slows global demand New tariff plan not says tax paying to become
MUMBAI: India’s gems and a new service, jewellery exports fell 38% seamless, painless, faceless in July from a year ago to $1.36 billion as shipments of says Vodafone Idea New Delhi: Prime Minister cut and polished diamonds Narendra Modi on Thursday plunged because of the novel launched a platform to hon- coronavirus, a trade organi- our the honest taxpayers of sation said on Thursday. the country. He said that it The industry was hit twice will be a new milestone in because of the coronavirus, the structural reforms initi- with export orders evaporat- aited by the government. ing and then a shortage of “The government is now workers caused by a national focussing on making tax-pay- lockdown to stop the spread ing seamless, painless, face- of the virus. less. Faceless as it shouldn’t India’s cut and polished a nationwide lockdown to used to help Indian export- matter who is paying tax and diamond exports in July curb the coronavirus in late ers sell polished diamonds to who is tax officer,” said PM fell 39% from a year ago to March and many of them foreign buyers, but the pan- Modi in his video conference $918.4 million, the Gems and had yet to return, said Colin demic forced the GJEPC to address. “The ‘Transparent a time-bound manner,” PM will empower citizens by en- Jewellery Export Promotion Shah, chairman of GJEPC. postpone main shows to next Taxation - Honoring The Modi said. suring time-bound services Council (GJEPC) said in a “Today, there’s enough year. Honest’ platform will bring Asking people to pay taxes by the Income Tax Depart- statement. work, but not enough man- The GJEPC has now or- New Delhi: Consider service quality: VIL The compa- in faceless assessment, face- due to them, Modi said while ment. This has come into ef- In the April to July period, power,” Shah said. ganised a virtual buyer and ny has countered TRAI’s contention that the RedX plan, less appeal, and taxpayers’ it is the responsibility of fect now. cut and polished diamond Falling exports of cut and seller meet up on Aug. 27-28, which commits higher speeds, should have been informed charter. Faceless assessment tax officers to deal with tax- The Central Board of Di- exports plunged 46.5% from polished diamonds prompted with buyers from various separately so different aspects could have been examined & taxpayers charter come in payers with dignity, people rect Taxes or CBDT has car- a year ago to $2.7 billion, it polishing units to cut imports countries expected to partic- before such service was launched force from today, whereas should also consider paying ried out several major tax said. of rough diamond, which ipate, it said. The telecom operator has urged the regulator to consid- faceless appeal service will taxes as their responsibility. reforms in direct taxes in the Thousands of workers em- during April to July fell 82% Globally, demand for dia- er periodic reporting on the service quality and other ma- be available from September Fundamental reforms recent years, the statement ployed in polishing diamonds from a year ago to $712.6 mil- monds has plummeted during terial provided by the company “to objectively arrive at its 25,” PM Modi said. were needed in Indian tax pointed out. Last year, corpo- went back to their homes af- lion, the trade body said. the pandemic, freezing sales query/conclusions” “The taxpayer will now system, he said, adding India rate tax rates were reduced ter the government imposed Annual diamond shows and squeezing prices. Vodafone Idea Ltd (VIL) has justified its pay-more-for-pri- be given the respect they is among the nations with from 30 per cent to 22 per ority-experience plan offered to its subscribers, and also deserve. The taxpayer will lowest corporate tax rates. cent, and for new manufac- said telecom operators face a double whammy of having now be trusted, not looked at The Budget for fiscal 2021 turing units, the rates were to make continuous investments in an era of call and data with doubt. The (tax) depart- had announced a “taxpayer reduced to 15 per cent. Div- charges falling way below cost due to cut-throat competi- ment will have to carry out charter”, which is expected idend distribution tax was tion. the steps and processes in to have statutory status and abolished. Demand of fuel dips 11.7% in July Responding to questions raised by the TRAI over the pri- ority plan, Vodafone Idea argued that a new tariff plan is not a new service. VIL has countered TRAI’s contention that the RedX plan, which commits higher speeds, should have been informed GOVERNMENT OF UNION TERRITORY JAMMU & KASHMIR separately so different aspects could have been examined before such service was launched. Executive Engineer PWD (R&B) Division “It is not a new service and the service remains same... A new tariff plan is not a new service,” VIL said in its reply to TRAI on the priority plan. Bandipora Vodafone Idea also flagged the financial stress being FAX: 01957-225533. e-mail: [email protected] faced by operators. It said the operators “have been com- pelled to reduce prices and go below costs with a double NOTICE INVITING TENDERS whammy of making continuous investments in the net- works to cater to unprecedented increase in data usage E-NIT No: (35) of 2020-21 DATED:-12-08-2020. arising out of below costs tariffs”. For and on behalf of the Lt.Governor of Union Territory J&K e-tenders (In single cover system) are invited on An e-mail sent to Vodafone Idea did not elicit a response. item rate basis from approved and eligible Civil registered with Union Territory J&K Govt., CPWD, Railways and New Delhi: India’s fuel de- down halted most vehicular seemed to have stopped this VIL has urged the regulator to consider periodic report- mand is beginning to flatline traffic and shut industries. recovery, with fuel demand ing on the service quality and other material provided by other State/ Central Governments for the following works. after showing signs of return- However, with easing of falling 3.5% in July over the the company “to objectively arrive at its query/conclu- S Name of work Estt. Cost of Earnest Time Time & Class of Major ing to life, as consumption lockdown restrictions, the previous month. sions”. No Cost (Rs Tender money of com Date of contrac Head of dipped 11.7% in July, official demand picked up in May Fuel demand fell to 15.67 “The overall better experience to subscribers is the pur- in lacs) docu (IN Rs.) pletion opening tor Account data showed. and June with month-on- million tonnes in July, 11.7% pose of the tariff plan and we respectfully submit that start ment of Bid Fuel consumption, a ba- month increase in consump- lower compared with 17.75 point of the question cannot be: ‘induce customers to opt (IN Rs.) rometer of economic ac- tion numbers. million tonnes consumption for RedX’. 1 Upgradation of 08.90 900 (indicate 18000+ 5 days 20-08- Hot Mix C&T tivity in the country, had However, mini-lockdowns in the same month a year ago, This is not the sentiment shared by consumers,” VIL Shah Mohalla/ (incl name of work (Addl. 2020 at Plant slumped by over 45% in imposed by states to contain and 3.5% lower than the June said. RoomiMohalla C/O Tar) with NIT seri- Security 10.30 A.M Holder April as nationwide lock- the spread of coronavirus sale of 16.24 million tonnes. Road by way of al no.on TR) if applicable) P/L WBM G-II,75 mm Wet Mic Mac- adem,50 mm Thick Bituminous Hong Kong shares end flat ahead Jammu & Kashmir Power Development Corporation Macadem,25 mm thick Semi Dense with 6 thick mm of Sino-US trade deal review OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE Seal Coat (Bal- ance Part). Beijing: Hong Kong shares closed flat on Thursday as caution ENGINEER GENERATION DIVISION LJHP prevailed ahead of a crucial U.S.-China meeting this weekend 1. The bidding documents consisting of qualifying information , eligibility criteria, specifications, to discuss the progress of the bilateral trade deal. GANTAMULLA BARAMULLA Drawings, bill of quantities (B.O.Q), set of terms and conditions of contract and other details can be seen/ U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer and Chi- downloaded from the Departmentalwebsitewww.jktenders.gov.in as per schedule of dates given below:- nese Vice Premier Liu He, the principal negotiators for the Email: [email protected] two countries, will review the Phase 1 trade pact and likely 1. Date of issue of Tender Notice 12-08-2020. air mutual grievances in an increasingly tense relationship EXTENSION NOTICE No. 02 during a video conference this Saturday. Due to poor response to this office E-NIT No. 06 of 2020-21 dated: 02.07.2020 issued vide this office No. GD/ 2. Period of downloading of bidding documents From 12-08-2020.06:00 P.M. Under the Phase 1 trade deal signed in January, China had LJHP/451-70 dated: 02.07.2020 for Repair/Reclamation of 14MVA, 11/132KV Power Transformer for 3X35 3. Bid Submission Start date 12-08-2020.From 06:00 P.M. pledged to boost purchases of U.S. goods by some $200 billion MW LJHP (Tender ID: 2020_SPDC_99432_1), the critical dates are re-scheduled as under: over 2017 levels, including agricultural and manufactured 4. Bid Submission End date 19-08-2020upto 04.00 P.M. products, energy and services. S. Activity Date already tendered Dates as per new 5. Last Date for receiving the hard copy Hard Copy shall be obtained only from the Bidder who is declared At the close of trade, the Hang Seng index was down at 13.35 No schedule (Original DD & EMD) as Lowest Bidder (L1) at the time of opening of Tenders. The cost points or 0.05% at 25,230.67. The Hang Seng China Enterprises 1. Date of Issue of tender notice 02-07-2020 02-07-2020 of tender documents will be collected through e-challan / Receipt. index rose 0.28% to 10,244.6. 2. Period of downloading of bidding documents. 03-07-2020 to 10-08-2020 03-07-2020 to However the successful bidders will submit the same separately The sub-index of the Hang Seng tracking energy shares rose after the opening of bids online. NOTE:_The bidders whose bid is 0.6%, while the IT sector dipped 0.63%, the financial sector 24-08-2020 greater than 15% below the Adv.Cost must upload Addl.Security performance in shape of CDR/FDR pledged to Executive Engineer ended 0.56% lower and the property sector edged up 0.04%. 3. Bid submission start date 03-07-2020 03-07-2020 Telecommunication firms gained with China Unicom Hong (R&B) Division Bandipora,besides Earnest Money (CDR/FDR). 4. Bid submission end date 10-08-2020 24-08-2020 Kong Ltd surged 25.6%, while China Telecom Corp Ltd ad- 6. Date & time of opening of Bids (online) 20-08-2020at 10.30 A.M in the Office of the Executive Engineer vanced 11.11%. The three biggest H-shares percentage declin- 5. Deadline for receiving the hard copies (CDR / EMD). 11-08-2020 25-08-2020 (R&B) Division Bandipora. ers were Tencent Holdings Ltd, which was down 2.02%, China 6. Date & time of opening of Technical Bid (Online). 13-08-2020 27-08-2020 Pacific Insurance Group Co Ltd, which fell 1.42% and Geely Note: The Bidder will mention the Contact No. and Bidder Name in the BoQ All the terms and conditions shall remain the same. Sd/- Automobile Holdings Ltd, down by 1.41%. EXECUTIVE ENGINEER, Sd/- China’s main Shanghai Composite index closed up 0.04% at Generation Division LJHP, Executive Engineer 3,320.73 points, while the blue-chip CSI300 index ended down DIPK-NB-1820/20 Gantamulla Baramulla DIPK-4042/20 (R&B) Division Bandipora 0.26%. Srinagar Observer News Srinagar /FridAY / 14 aUG i 2020 07 Advisor Baseer Khan Meets Scores of Delegations Class IV Posts: SO NEWS DESK JKSSB’s Portal SRINAGAR: Advisor to Lieu- 5,07,160 Registrations tenant Governor, Baseer Ahmad Khan, today held a public out- SO NEWS DESK in various departments reach programme at Chadoo- under the provisions of ra in Budgam district and met JAMMU: Till today morn- the Jammu and Kashmir scores of public delegations and ing 5,07,160 Registrations Appointment to the Class- individuals who apprised him of have been done by the IV (Special Recruitment) their problems and demands. candidates on JKSSB’s Rules, 2020, in pursuance Meanwhile, Advisor also in- Online Portal, since the of General Administra- spected various ongoing devel- commencement of online tion Department’s Re- opment works being executed application submission vised Indent No. GAD/ under MGNREGA in Chadoora from 10th July 2020 and Mtg/RB-IV/50/2020 Dated block and directed the concerned 2,66,860 candidates com- 22.06.2020 under Adver- officers to expedite the pace of pleted their online appli- tisement Notification No. progress on these vital works for cation submission process 01 of 2020 dated 26.06.2020. timely completion. for Class IV posts. Also Further, the Services During the public outreach 82,400 applications have Selection Board has oper- programme, Advisor met var- been submitted online for ationalized two helplines ious delegations who apprised irrigation facilities besides mac- Charar-i-Sharief demanded mac- and electric poles in the area. in a phased manner. the post of Accounts Assis- one each at Srinagar and him of their grievances and adamization of road in the area adamization of roads in the town A delegation from Nowgam de- Advisor Khan directed the of- tant. It has been noted that Jammu for the conve- demands pertaining to develop- and other development issues. and completion of pending road manded drainage facility and com- ficers to synergize their efforts about 87,000 unique visi- nience of aspirants. In ment of their respective areas. A delegation of Fruit Growers projects in the area besides water pletion of roads under PMGSY. so that the targeted results are tors visited the online ap- addition, any person who Deputy Commissioner demanded upgradation and ex- supply, bus stand and other issues People from Chattergam, achieved under various develop- plication portal of JKSSB finds difficulty in submis- Budgam, Shahbaz Ahmed Mirza, pansion of basic infrastructure related to education in their area. Lolipora, Magam, Wathoora, ment schemes being implemented yesterday. sion of application form Director Rural Development De- in fruit Mandi and continuation A delegation of Municipal Nadigam and other areas of the in the area. He also asked them Pertinently, the Jammu due to technical issue or partment, Kashmir Qazi Sarwar, of Market Intervention Scheme Committee demanded Person- district met the Advisor and pro- to seek public feedback about the and Kashmir Services Se- for any other reasons, may district officers from various (MIS). Another delegation of trad- al Protective Equipment (PPE) jected demands of their respec- status of works being done in their lection Board has adver- send a self-explanatory departments among other con- ers from the district demanded kits, drinking water supply, grid tive areas with regard to power, respective areas. The Advisor en- tised 8575 Class IV posts mail at ssbjkgrievance@ cerned functionaries were pres- remission of loans to compensate station, fencing of graveyard and health, education, water, roads. joined upon the officers to ensure for District/Divisional/ gmail.com for seeking ent on the occasion. the losses suffered by them due to other issues. Another delegation Advisor Khan assured the dep- strict adherence to guidelines and Union Territory cadre guidance, clarification etc. A delegation from B K Pora de- COVID-19 lockdown. from Kanipora demanded re- utations and individuals that all safety protocols at all work sites manded availability of adequate Meanwhile, a delegation from placement of power supply line their issues would be addressed during prevailing crisis.
Modalities for FPO Financially Empowered Women Abolishing SHG Engineers’ Scheme Amid Pandemic Discussed at Ganderbal Invest High On Health, Education Of Worrisome: Er Nazir Yatoo SO NEWS DESK The DDC urged upon the stake Their Wards: Dr Samoon SO NEWS DESK holders to mobilize their field GANDERBAL: District Devel- staff for identifying the potential SO NEWS DESK Director, J&K Skill Develop- SRINAGAR: Peoples Demo- opment Commissioner (DDC) Produce clusters in the district. ment, Director J&K Entrepre- cratic Party (PDP) leader and Ganderbal, Shafqat Iqbal today The DDC directed the con- SRINAGAR: Principal Sec- neurship Development Institute former Chairman JK Cements chaired a meeting of District Lev- cerned Officers to designate the retary School Education and & Principal, Government Poly- Ltd, Er Nazir Ahmad Yatoo has el Monitoring Committee to dis- Nodal Officers for effective im- Skill Development Department, technic for Women, Srinagar termed the abolishing of an al- cuss the modalities for the imple- plementation of the scheme and Dr Asgar Hassan Samoon, to- also participated in the Webinar. ternative scheme for unem- mentation of the Central Scheme added that the requisite infor- day said empowered women The speakers, including Dr. ployed engineers worrisome. “Formation and Promotion of mation related to the respective tend to invest a high amount Naila Khanday, Head, Centre for In a statement issued here, Farmer Producer Organization departments and potential activ- of their income into their chil- Women Entrepreneurship JKE- Er Nazir Ahmad Yatoo said, “At (FPO)” in the district. ities shall be submitted within dren's health and education DI, Amir Shafiq, Communica- the time when centre govern- At the outset, the DDC said weeks’ time. which helps towards building a tion Associate & Majid Parvaiz, ment is claiming that special that Farmer Producer Orga- The meeting proposed Pati healthier and educated society. Associate Faculty JKEDI, high- placement drives and jobs are nizations (FPOs) are intend- Shalabugh and Repora as two He was speaking to a gath- lighted various issues encoun- given to unemployed youth of ed to build a prosperous and clusters for organic vegetable ering after inaugurating a we- tered in embarking the journey Kashmir, but the reality on the Er Yatoo said that SHG ini- sustainable agriculture sector and grape Production under the binar on the topic, “Entrepre- of entrepreneurship, various ground is that government is tiative, which was launched by by promoting and supporting scheme. neurship as a Viable Career financial assistance schemes of- pushing the professional and the government in 2002 to create member-owned Producer Orga- During the meeting, depart- Option for Girls”, organized by most importantly give them fered by JKEDI and emphasized educated youth towards unem- employment for engineers is nizations, that enable farmers ments including Horticulture, Government Polytechnic for a hope that they can do some- on self- motivation of the stu- ployment by sacking the engi- achieving its purpose well, but to enhance productivity through animal husbandry, sheep hus- Women, Srinagar in collabo- thing on their own,” he said. dents as a key towards success in neers who were hired through the government with not adher- efficient, cost-effective and sus- bandry, apiculture and allied ration with the J&K Entrepre- “Successful women will pro- starting new ventures. different schemes decades ago." ing to the guidelines provided tainable resource use and realize sectors also informed about their neurship Development Insti- vide encouragement to attract The webinar was interactive While drawing the attention under the scheme is doing injus- higher returns for their produce, potential in the formation and tute (JKEDI). more women to the field and with some motivational talks by of the government towards the tice with these engineers. through collective action sup- promotion of Farmer Producer Principal Secretary empha- show them the way for common successful entrepreneurs besides unemployed engineers of all While expressing concern ported by the government, and organizations in the district. sized the officials to design good of their community.” there were also some queries streams, the PDP leader over the indifference of the fruitful collaboration with aca- The meeting was attended by more schemes and courses for Dr Samoon said it gives hope which were addressed by JKEDI. said the SHG engineers are incumbent J&K government demia, research agencies, civil Assistant Commissioner Devel- attracting and encouraging as- and satisfaction to listen to the The webinar ended with vote facing enormous problems and towards maintenance, and society and the private sector opment, Bilal Mukhtar, Chief piring women entrepreneurs to young women entrepreneurs of thanks by Principal, Govern- “many have left the groups af- up-gradation of civic ameni- He also said that the govern- Planning Officer, Anika Mush- excel not only at the local level who have excelled in their field. ment Polytechnic for Women, ter feeling frustrated. ties and infrastructure in the ment is trying to ensure that the taq, Chief Agriculture Officer, but at the international level. “Women entrepreneurship can Srinagar, with a resolve to take The PDP leader said that, the Kashmir, senior PDP leader Er capital cost of farmers is reduced, District Development Manager, “It is important to promote lead to a tremendous social up women entrepreneurship government’s indifference has Nazir Yatoo said the present productivity is increased and NABARD, District Lead Bank a culture of women entrepre- change, making them finan- vigorously in future in collabo- choked the already diminutive regime has turned its back to farmers get fair prices for their Manager and officials of allied neurship in J&K for empower- cially empowered and indepen- ration with Center for Women, avenues of employment for the the development requirements produce to boost their economy. sectors. ing half of the population and dent,” he emphasized. Entrepreneurship, JKEDI. youth with such GAD orders. of the Kashmir. Independence-Day Celebration: Full Dress Rehearsal Held Across Kashmir
At Srinagar: In connection with the cel- occasion. tance of Independence-Day celebration ebrations of Independence Day- 2020, a and highlighted the various develop- full dress rehearsal was held today at S.K At Kupwara: Full Dress Rehearsal on mental activities registered by different Stadium in Srinagar where Divisional Independence Day-2020 celebration was departments in the district and achieve- Commissioner Kashmir, Pandurang K today held here at District Police Lines ment under different welfare schemes Pole hoisted the national flag and took Kupwara. The Additional Deputy Com- during the current financial year. salute at the March past. He also inspect- missioner (ADC), Nazir Ahmad Lone Senior policed and civil officers ed the parade on the occasion. unfurled the National Flag and took sa- were present on the occasion. The contingents of BSF, CRPF, SSB, lute on March-past comprising contin- JKAP, IRP, lady contingent, SDRF, F&ES gents of JKP, IRP, CRPF, FPP, JK Home At Bandipora: In connection with and FPF participated in the March past. Guards and Police Commandos. the celebration of 74th Independence Organized by Jammu and Kashmir Addressing the function, the ADC Day, full-dress rehearsal was held Academy of Art, Culture and Languag- congratulated the audience on the cel- at S.K. Sports Stadium Bandipora es, (JKAACL), a variety of cultural pro- ebration of 73rd Independence Day. where Additional Deputy Commis- grammes were presented by both male The ADC expressed his gratitude to- sioner Bandipora Zahoor Ahmad Mir and female artists on the occasion. wards all the functionaries engaged in unfurled the national flag, inspected Artists enthralled guests and audi- COVID-19 containment efforts. He said the parade and took salute on the ence with their colourful performances that the developmental activities were march past presented by the contin- they presented in different languages. um Budgam here today . highlighted the importance of Indepen- Police, Home Guards, Forest Protection going in full swing despite COVID pan- gents of JKP, JKAP, IRP, CRPF, NCC Various senior civil administration Additional Deputy Commissioner dence- Day in the history of India. He Force, Fire and Emergency services, demic across the district and major and the Home guards. and police officers were present on the (I/c) Dr. Mohamad Ashraf unfurled enlisted various projects that were de- Youth Services & Sports participated. projects like SDH Sogam were complet- On the occasion, ADC Bandipora ad- occasion. the tri-colour, inspects the parade and veloped in the district in different sec- On the occasion, the Department of ed within the stipulated time frame. dressed the gathering and highlighted took salute on the March Past present- tors viz health, education etc and said Information and students presented All works were executed amid preven- the performance of the district during At Anantnag: Like other parts of UT, ed by contingents of JKP, JKIP, CRPF, that the district has recorded splendid various colorful programmes from dif- tive SOPs of COVID-19. the current financial year under various a full dress rehearsal was held at GDC Auxiliary Police and Home Guard. achievements on multiple fronts. ferent educational institutions. SSP, Kupwara ShriramAmbarker, state and centrally sponsored schemes. Boys Anantnag today . In his address, the ADC threw light on Underling the need of maintaining ADC highlighted the importance of CEO, DIO besides District officers, Senior officers from Police andcivil Additional Deputy Commission- the importance of the Independence Day. peace and communal harmony for de- Independence Day and also threw light PRIs and other concerned were pres- administration were present on the oc- er Anantnag Mr. Gh. Hassan sheikh The Artists depicting also present- velopment, the ACR said that Baramu- on the achievements in the district. ent on the occasion. casion. The Department of Information unfurled the national flag and took ed a colourful cultural program from lla district is a glaring and shining ex- Several senior police and civil offi- A variety of cultural programmes and Public Relations presented a cultur- salute at the parade. The contingents and demonstrating COVID -19 related ample of brotherhood where people of cers besides a large number of people were also presented on the occasion. al program while JK Police showcased of CRPF, J&K Police, IRP, F&ES, took slogans and appeals. Senior officers different faiths and communities co-ex- were present on the occasion. Full dress rehearsal functions were Martial Art performance and received a part in the march-past. Addressing the from Police and civil administration ists peacefully. He also said that differ- also held at Handwara and Karnah sub huge applause from the audiences. gathering, ADC said that nation is pay- were present on the occasion. Similar ent welfare schemes and programmes, At Kulgam: In connection with the cel- divisions. ing great tribute to the freedom fight- Rehearsal function was also held at all sponsored by central government are ebrations of 74th independence day, a Meanwhile, Deputy Commissioner At Pulwama: In connection with inde- ers and martyrs, who scarified their Tehsil Headquarters. being implemented smoothly so that full dress rehearsal was held at district Kupwara has directed all officers and of- pendence -Day celebration, full dress lives to free us from the British rule. the benefits reach at the ground level. police lines Kulgam in which ADDC ficials to ensure their presence in the In- rehearsal was today held at District He further added that after inde- At Baramulla: Ahead of 74th Indepen- Senior officers from civila adminis- Kulgam, Riyaz Ahmad Sofi unfurled the dependence Day function on August 15. Police Line Pulwama where Addition- pendence, nation has achieved high- dence day celebrations, full dress rehears- tration and police were present on the national flag, inspected the parade and al Deputy Commissioner, Altaf Ahmad est goals of success in every field of al was held today at District headquarter occasion. Similar function was also took salute at the march past. At Ganderbal: Full dress rehearsal Khan hoisted National Flag and took development. The nationalists who Baramulla where Assistant Commission- organized at Sopore where the ADC The march past was presented by con- was held in the district Ganderbal in salute at the march past comprising have scarified lives to uphold the sec- er Revenue Mohammad Rafiq Lone un- Parvaiz Sajad Ganaie unfurled the tingents of J&K Police, CRPF, Women connection with the forthcoming Inde- contingents from CRPF, District Police ular face of the nation were also re- furled the national flag, inspected the tri-color and took salute at the march Police, Home Guard, Police band, new pendence-day-2020. and Home guard. membered. On this occasion, cultural parade and took salute at the march past. past presented by various contingents police recruits and other contingents. Additional Deputy Commissioner, On the occasion, local artists pre- programmes were presented. Senior The march past was presented by the con- of JK Police, CRPF etc. The local artists also presented cul- Ganderbal Farooq Ahmad Baba un- sented Cultural Programmes, Patri- officer from Police and civil adminis- tingents of J&K Police, CRPF, BSF, Home At Shopian: A full-dress rehearsal for tural programmes on the occasion. furled the tricolor, took the salute at otic Songs and Skits. Senior officers tration participated in the function. Guards, Fire and Emergency Services the Independence Day-2020 celebration Speaking on the occasion ADDC con- the march-past. from Police and civil administration among other bands. was held at District Police Lines Shopi- gratulated the people and highlighted The march-past was presented by were present on the occasion. Similar At Budgam: Like other parts of the Meanwhile various colorful cultur- an, where Additional Deputy Commis- developmental scenario of the district the contingents of JKP, JKAP, CRPF, function was held at DPL Awantipora UT of Jammu and Kashmir, a Full al programmes were presented at the sioner Shopian, Dr. Sheikh Abdul Aziz and achievements booked under vari- SSB and Home Guard. On the occa- where Tehsildar Awantipora hoisted dress Rehearsal parade in connection event which evoked quite applause unfurled the tri-colour. He also inspect- ous schemes & sectors in the district. sion, well-known local artists present- flag and took salute at the march past with ensuing Independence Celebra- from the audience. ed the parade and took salute on the Senior officers from police and civ- ed colorful cultural programmes. presented by the contingents of JKAP, tion 2020 was held at the Sports Stadi- Speaking on the occasion, the ACR march past. The contingents of CRPF,JK il administration were present on the In his address, ADC lauded the impor- JKP, CRPF and NCC cadets. SRINAGAR HEALTH OBSERVER FRIDAY 14 AUGUST 2020
TB vaccination linked Human sperm swims with significantly in entirely different way improved COVID-19 than earlier thought London: In a breakthrough outcomes: Study for fertility science, scientists have shattered the universal- Jerusalem: A tubercu- clinical trials for testing ly accepted view of how sperm losis vaccine adminis- the efficacy of BCG vacci- ‘swim’. tered during the past 15 nation have been initiat- About 300 years ago, Anton- years is associated with ed,” Rappoport said. ie van Leeuwenhoek used one significantly improved The researchers anal- of the earliest microscopes COVID-19 outcomes, es- ysed data from 55 coun- to describe human sperm as journal Science Advances, pecially in young adults, tries with populations of having a “tail, which, when revealed the sperm tail is, in according to a new study. more than three million swimming, lashes with a fact, wonky and only wiggles The researchers from people, which comprise snakelike movement, like eels on one side. Ben-Gurion Universi- some 63 per cent of the in the water”. While this should mean ty of the Negev (BGU) world’s population. This is an optical illusion, the sperm’s one-sided stroke and The Hebrew Uni- As the pandemic according to the new study. would have it swimming in versity of Jerusalem, reached different coun- “Human sperm figured circles, sperm have found a analysed the correla- tries at different dates, out if they roll as they swim, clever way to adapt and swim tion between the Bacille they aligned countries much like playful otters cork- forwards. Calmette-Guerin (BCG) by the first date at which screwing through water, their “Our discovery shows vaccine for tuberculosis the country reached a one-sided stoke would aver- sperm have developed a swim- and COVID-19 outcomes. death rate of 0.5 deaths age itself out, and they would ming technique to compensate The study, published per million or higher. swim forwards,” said study for their lop-sidedness and in the journal Vaccines, The researchers con- author Hermes Gadelha from in doing so have ingeniously found that BCG regimes trolled for 23 variables Study reveals why Covid-19 virus the University of Bristol in solved a mathematical puzzle are associated with bet- including demographic, the UK. at a microscopic scale: by cre- ter COVID-19 outcomes, economic, pandemic-re- “The sperms’ rapid and ating symmetry out of asym- both in reducing infec- striction-related, and highly synchronised spinning metry,” said Gadelha. tion rates and death country health-based. impacts patients differently causes an illusion when seen According to the research- rates per million, espe- BCG vaccine admin- from above with 2D micro- ers, the otter-like spinning cially for people aged 24 istration was shown to Toronto: Previously scien- virus, that regulate its infec- To explore alternate According to the research- scopes -- the tail appears to of human sperm is however or younger who had re- be constantly associated tists had determined that en- tion of the lungs," said study additional infection path- ers, It is clear that some indi- have a side-to-side symmetric complex: the sperm head ceived the vaccination in with COVID-19 outcomes try of SARS-CoV-2 into cells researcher Jeremy Hirota ways and different patient viduals respond better than movement, like eels in the spins at the same time that the the last 15 years. across the 55 countries, occurs through a receptor from MU. responses to infection, the others to the same SARS- water, as described by Leeu- sperm tail rotates around the There was no effect they said. on the cell surface, known "We were surprised that team is using nasal swabs CoV-2 virus. wenhoek in the 17th century,” swimming direction. among older adults who To ascertain whether as ACE2 but a new study has the fundamental charac- that were collected for clini- "The differential response Gadelha added. This is known in physics as had received the BCG other vaccines also in- found that the ACE2 receptor terisation of the candidate cal diagnoses of Covid-19, the to the same virus suggests Using state-of-the-art 3D precession, much like when vaccine, the researchers fluenced COVID-19 out- is at very low levels in hu- receptors in human lung study, published in the Eu- that each individual patient, microscopy and mathemat- the orbits of Earth and Mars said. comes, the team conduct- man lung tissue. tissue had not yet been done ropean Respiratory Journal, with their unique charac- ics, the research team has precess around the sun. Many countries have ed the same analysis for Researchers at McMas- in a systematic way with reported. teristics, heavily influences pioneered the reconstruction This discovery, with its nov- stopped inoculating their the measles and rubella ter University (MU) and modern technologies," Hiro- These samples offer the Covid-19 disease severity," of the true movement of the el use of 3D microscope tech- entire population, but vaccines and found that the University of Waterloo ta added. opportunity to determine said Hirota. sperm tail in 3D. nology combined with math- some still use BCG wide- those did not have a sig- in Canada are searching "Finding such low levels which genes are expressed "We think it is the lung im- Using a high-speed camera ematics, may provide fresh ly, they said. nificant association with for how the SARS-CoV-2 vi- of ACE2 in lung tissue has by patients' cells and associ- mune system that differs be- capable of recording over hope for unlocking the secrets “Our findings suggest COVID-19 outcomes. rus infects the lungs - and important implications for ate this information with the tween Covid-19 patients, and 55,000 frames in one second, of human reproduction. exploring BCG vaccine Other epidemiological they're challenging what how we think about this vi- development of the patients' by understanding which pa- and a microscope stage with “With over half of infertility protocols in the context studies have shown the has become an accepted rus. ACE2 is not the full sto- disease. The ongoing study tients' lung immune systems a piezoelectric device to move caused by male factors, under- of the current pandemic effect of the BCG vaccine truth about the virus. ry and may be more relevant will better identify and treat are helpful and which are the sample up and down at standing the human sperm could be worthwhile,” beyond tuberculosis, "Our finding is somewhat in other tissues such as the patients who are at risk of harmful, we may be able to an incredibly high rate, they tail is fundamental to devel- said Nadav Rappoport but scientists do not yet controversial, as it suggests vascular system," said study developing serious complica- help physicians proactively were able to scan the sperm oping future diagnostic tools from BGU. know why the vaccine that there must be other researcher Andrew Doxey tions and provide predictive manage the most at risk-pa- swimming freely in 3D. to identify unhealthy sperm,” “A growing number of has such an effect. ways, other receptors for the from Waterloo. capacity for hospitals. tients," he noted. The study, published in the Gadelha noted.
Teen tobacco use linked to higher risk of Covid-19, study finds eens and young adults who use tobacco prod- Tucts appear more likely to contract the novel coro- navirus, according to a new paper, a finding that adds to conflicting data on the links between smoking, vaping and Covid-19. More than 6% of young people age 13 to 24 who re- ported both smoking and va- ping in the past month said Pasteurising human they had tested positive for Covid-19, compared with less than 1% of those who had linked to contaminated THC rus than those who said they never used, according to the vaping products sickened had tried smoking or vaping milk inactivates study in the Journal of Ad- thousands of Americans last at least once in the past. olescent Health. The paper year. Makers of e-cigarettes Young people who used was based on the results of an must submit their products both e-cigarettes and ciga- Coronavirus: Study online survey of 4,351 people to the Food and Drug Admin- rettes were at the greatest posted on gaming sites, social istration for authorization by risk of testing positive, fol- media and other websites. Sept 9. lowed by those who vaped ew research adds to the growing infect small amounts of frozen and freshly “Bottom line, if you use Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, exclusively. body of evidence that pasteurising expressed breast milk from healthy Life- e-cigarettes and cigarettes, a Democrat from Illinois and Surveys aren’t ideal re- Nhuman milk inactivates the virus that blood Milk donors. They then heated the you are so much more likely chairman of a House over- search tools because they causes Covid-19. milk samples -- now infected with SARS- to be diagnosed with Covid,” sight subcommittee, urged rely on people responding “While there is no evidence that the vi- CoV-2 to 63 degree Celsius for 30 minutes said Bonnie Halpern-Felsh- the FDA to remove e-ciga- accurately and there is no er, the senior author of the rettes from the market for way to verify answers. Re- rus can be transmitted through breast milk, to simulate the pasteurisation process that paper and a professor of pe- the duration of the pandemic, sults may also be skewed if there is always a theoretical risk,” said study occurs in milk banks. The study found that diatric medicine at Stanford citing the study’s results. the sample isn’t completely lead author Greg Walker from the University after this process, they did not contain any University focused on teen Inconsistent Findings random. of New South Wales in Australia. infectious, live virus. e-cigarette use. Researchers around the The Stanford study wasn’t According to the study published in the “Our findings demonstrate that the The susceptibility of teens world have sought to deter- designed to show how tobac- and young people to Covid-19 mine whether tobacco use co products increase the risk ‘Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health’, SARS-CoV-2 virus can be effectively inacti- is a question of increasing influences a person’s risk of of getting infected, and there there are five human milk banks in Austra- vated by pasteurisation.” urgency as schools in the getting Covid-19 and how sick isn’t enough evidence to say lia. As the Covid-19 pandemic evolves, these The researchers say their experiments U.S. begin to re-open. Infec- they will become. Observa- the products themselves, milk banks continue to provide donated simulated a theoretical worst-case scenar- tions among U.S. kids have tional studies found smokers rather than some other factor breast milk to pre-term babies who lack ac- io. climbed, jumping 40% in late accounted for only a fraction associated with smoking or July, according to the Amer- of hospitalizations, though it vaping, are responsible. cess to their mother’s own milk. “The amount of virus we use in the lab ican Academy of Pediatrics appears they are more likely Halpern-Felsher said tobac- Donors are screened for diseases and is a lot higher than what would be found in and the Children’s Hospital to experience severe disease co users may have weaker im- the milk is tested and pasteurised to ensure breast milk from women who have Covid-19 Association. Children have or death, according to the mune systems, or that bring- that it is safe for medically fragile babies. -- so we can be really confident of these accounted for 8.8% of all U.S. World Health Organization. ing an object up to one’s mouth “We’ve seen in previous pandemics that findings,” Walker said. virus cases to date. Not all of the Stanford and sharing it with friends pasteurised donor human milk (PDHM) The researchers also tested if storing Concerns about the health study’s findings were con- could allow germs to spread WE’VE SEEN IN PREVIOUS PANDEMICS THAT risks of vaping have also in- supplies may be interrupted because of SARS-CoV-2 in human milk at four degrees sistent, said Ray Niaura, a more freely. Gathering with PASTEURISED donor human milk (PDHM) supplies creased. Health officials in professor at New York Uni- friends or being more willing safety considerations so that’s why we Celsius or 30 degree Celsius would inacti- may be interrupted because of safety considerations so the U.S. have described teen versity specializing in tobac- to take health risks could play wanted to show that PDHM remains safe,” vate the virus -- the first time a study has e-cigarette use as an epidem- co dependence. For example, a role, she said. that’s why we wanted to show that PDHM remains safe Walker said. assessed the stability of experimentally-in- ic and taken steps to rein respondents who said they “Do I think there are in flavored products that used tobacco products in the strong associated risks? Ab- For this study, the team worked in the fected coronavirus in human milk under were popular with younger past month were less likely to solutely,” Halpern-Felsher Kirby Institute’s PC-3 lab to experimentally common storage conditions. people. A lung ailment later test positive for the coronavi- said. Scientists identify hundreds of drugs to treat Covid-19 New York: Scientists, including one repurposing as new Covid-19 drugs. able small molecules from a database of Indian-origin, have used machine “The demand is high for addition- comprised of 200 million chemicals, learning (ML) to identify hundreds of al drugs or small molecules that can and identified the best-in-class hits new potential drugs that could help interfere with both entry and replica- for the 65 human proteins that inter- treat Covid-19, the disease caused tion of SARS-CoV-2 in the body. Our act with SARS-CoV-2 proteins. by the novel Coronavirus, or SARS- drug discovery pipeline can help,” he Taking it a step further, they iden- CoV-2. added. tified compounds among the hits that “We have developed a drug discov- For the findings, the research team are already FDA approved, such as ery pipeline that identified several used small numbers of previously drugs and compounds used in food. candidates,” said study lead author known ligands for 65 human pro- They also used machine learning Anandasankar Ray from the Univer- teins that are known to interact with models to compute toxicity, which sity of California, Riverside in the US. SARS-CoV-2 proteins. helped them reject potentially toxic The drug discovery pipeline is a anteed. “As a result, drug candidate They generated machine learning candidates. This helped them priori- type of computational strategy linked pipelines, such as the one we devel- models for each of the human pro- tise the chemicals that were predicted to artificial intelligence — a comput- oped, are extremely important to teins. The researchers were thus to interact with SARS-CoV-2 targets. er algorithm that learns to predict pursue as a first step toward the sys- able to create a database of chemicals Their method allowed them to not activity through trial and error, im- tematic discovery of new drugs for whose structures were predicted as only identify the highest scoring proving over time. treating Covid-19,” Ray said. interactors of the 65 protein targets. candidates with significant activity According to the study, published Existing FDA-approved drugs that They also evaluated the chemicals against a single human protein tar- in the journal Heliyon, a vaccine target one or more human proteins for safety. The team used their ma- get but also find a few chemicals that for the SARS-CoV-2 virus could be important for viral entry and replica- chine learning models to screen more were predicted to inhibit two or more months away, though it is not guar- tion are currently a high priority for than 10 million commercially avail- human protein targets.