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Amid Suicides, Experts Warn Against ‘Copycat Phenomena’ In Kashmir Auqib Javeed and professor at the Institute of During the second viral wave, IN 2015 MSF STUDY REVEALED that 45 Mental Health & Neurosciences Kashmir was rattled when a glum percent of Kashmiri population is in eyond the bolstered bridge (IMHANS), Government Medical girl, who was yet to ob- bids and shore up suicides College, Srinagar. serve her 16th birthday, distress. It has been around six years since ANCHOR Bin Kashmir, there’s a loom- showed up in a deadpan then too, with a lot of trauma in these years.” ing danger of what Dr. Yasir Rather FROM THE YEAR manner in Srinagar's calls “copycat phenomena” that Budshah Bridge on May bloated body from This suicidal mindset surfaced on

PAGE 1 PAGE might end up doing more harm to 2010 TO 2020, 6.She created an instant Jhelum. May 31, when an unknown person the lockdown-distressed valley. Kashmir witnessed 3024 mourning by jumping “People with sui- jumped into Jhelum from Srinagar’s “As news of suicide spreads like fire into the riv- e r cidal behaviour have Cement Bridge in Qamarwari area. and is sensationalised by media, we cases of suicide—with Jhelum and a cognitive distortion On the same day, vigilant cops pre- need to be also well aware of not acti- the pandemic year of left lifeguards known as fortunetelling, vented a distressed woman from vating copycat phenomena in some- clueless for six where they feel like noth- jumping from Budshah Bridge. one else with mental health issues,” 2020 leading the decade days before they ing is going to get better in “These persons actually in their warns Dr.Yasir, noted psychiatrist with 457 suicides.” finally fished out her their lives,” Dr.Yasir said. minds start believing  More On P10

Widom PDP Leader Parra Charged In Politico- Militant Nexus Case Impossible is just J&K Govt To Implement 3-Tier Press Trust Of India an opinion. —Paulo Coelho SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Police on Tuesday filed Nursing System In Hospitals a chargesheet against senior PDP leader Waheed-ur-Rehman Underutilization Of Testing And Vaccination Capacity Not Acceptable: LG Parra in a case related to the alleged nexus between politicians and militant groups in the union territory, officials said. Soldier Dies Of Div Com To DCs They said that Parra has been Gunshot Injury chargesheeted by the Criminal Dr. Faheem Younus Investigation (Kashmir) wing VP/ CQO/ Chief of JAMMU: A soldier died of gunshot 'Bring Positivity Rate Infectious Disease, wounds from his service rifle at a of the Jammu and Kashmir's University of MD UCH camp here, officials said on Tuesday. Below 2% In A Month' CID under various sections They said it was not immediately of the Unlawful Activities TWO KEY QUESTIONS: clear whether Havaldar Sandeep Observer News Service (Prevention) Act dealing with Kumar died of accidental fire from "waging war against the coun- 1. What is a “variant of high his own weapon at Sunal camp in he Jammu and Kashmir admin- try and threatening peace". consequence”? Akhnoor sector or was it a case of istration on Tuesday directed The chargesheet was submit- It’s a variant that’s more suicide. They said the soldier was on Tthe Deputy Commissioners to ted before the competent court deadly OR resistant to standard duty when his colleagues heard a focus on coronavirus management which has taken cognisance of treatments/vaccines gunshot from his post around 8.45 instead of economical activities un- the document. pm Monday.  More On P10 less the cases decline to a comfort- Parra has been in judicial 2. How many such variants are able level during gradual unlock custody since his arrest ear- found globally? 3.1 Magnitude period in the districts. Chairing a lier this year by the CIK, a ZERO! Observer News Service the Union Territory, the The idea was moot- Covid-19 review meeting, Divisional branch of CID mandated to Don’t believe the “sensational” Quake Hits Doda Jammu and Kashmir ad- ed by J&K Lieutenant Commissioner Kashmir, Pandurang probe cases under the UAPA media headlines SRINAGAR: An earthquake of SRINAGAR: In an effort ministration is mulling to Governor, Manoj Sinha K Pole on Tuesday called for 100 per- and the Prevention of Money magnitude 3.1 on the Richter scale hit to make the healthcare introduce three three-tier during his visit to cent utilization of Covid- manage- Laundering Act (PMLA). Jammu and Kashmir’s Doda district system more vibrant and systems within the hospi- Anantnag to review ment resources across all districts in The CIK had filed a case Dr Harjit Singh Bhatti on Tuesday afternoon, officials said. to provide best possible tal by categorizing nurses Covid containment and Kashmir, an  More On P10 last year against unknown Former President of The earthquake occurred at 3:47 pm care to the patients in in three different modes. preventive  More On P10 politicians and others based AIIMS Resident Doctors Association and its epicentre was Doda, accord- on "reliable and confidential ing to the officials. They said that the sources"  More On P10 depth of earthquake was 5 km. Govt Fixes Rs 400 For New Guidelines Issued Two doses of vaccine is must to However, there were no reports of 32 Deaths, 1,895 Fresh generate complete immunity. any damage, they said. RT-PCR Test In Pvt Labs For Virtual Classes Hailstorm Damages 1st dose do priming which Cases In 24 Hours doesn’t last longer whereas Homeless Beggar o make coronavirus testing more affordable cting on the directions of Jammu and Crops In North, for the people, the Jammu and Kashmir gov- ammu and Kashmir on Tuesday recorded Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj 2nd is booster dose which Found With Rs 2.58L Ternment on Tuesday capped RT-PCR tests 1,895 fresh COVID-19 cases, taking the total ASinha, the education department on Central Kashmir generates cell mediated immunity & memory cells. Govt’s JAMMU: A 65-year-old beggar at Rs 400 for all private laboratories across the Jnumber of infections to 2,92,360 while 32 Tuesday issued new guidelines in conducting Press Trust Of India intentions to give just 1 dose is turned out to be the owner of over Union Territory. The directions in this regard were deaths in the past 24 hours pushed the toll to virtual classes for pre-primary and primary an betrayal & an attempt to hide Rs 2.58 lakh shortly after she was issued by the Department of Health and Medical 3,939 in the Union Territory,  More On P10 school students. The guidelines were issued by SRINAGAR: Many parts of north #VaccineShortage shifted to a shelter home for better Education.  More On P10 BK Singh; the  More On P10 and central Kashmir were hit facilities in Rajouri district of Jammu by heavy hailstorm on Tuesday, and Kashmir, a senior government causing damage to agriculture official said on Tuesday. Dr. Muzaffar Maqbool and horticulture crops in the The unidentified beggar, who was Researcher and affected areas, officials said. seen roaming the streets of bus LoC Truce Holding In ‘Letter HC Seeks Govt’s Stand On Associate Professor, The hailstorm was reported stand and adjoining areas over the Internal Medicine, GMC from most parts of Kupwara past three decades, was shifted to a And Spirit’: Lt Gen Joshi Financial Help To Lawyers district and some parts in ad- shelter home meant for the home- Press Trust Of India 2021 has sustained since then Agencies petition filed by a lawyer— joining Kupwara district, the Covid-19 devastating us in more less to provide them better living on and both sides (India-Pak) are M. Abubakr Pandit, seek- officials said. than one way. Notable rise in Monday, Additional Deputy Com- UDHAMPUR: Northern Army abiding by the arrangement in SRINAGAR: Jammu and ing a direction to govern- They said Khag and Chadoora poisoning and drug overdose missioner, Nowshera, Sukhdev Singh Commander Lieutenant letter and spirit, he said. Kashmir High Court on ment through Commissioner areas of Budgam district were cases overburdening our Samyal said.  More On P10 General Y K Joshi on Tuesday Lt Gen Joshi said the Pakistan Tuesday asked the govern- Secretary, Department also hit by the hailstorm. healthcare system.These patients Bear Attack Leaves said ceasefire understanding army at present seems to be ment to come up with Law, and Law There has been some dam- are requiring intensive care between India and Pakistan is committed to ensuring peace a “clear stand” as re- Secretary, to grant age to agriculture and horti- management jeopardizing our Teen Critical being followed in letter and and tranquility along the LoC, gards the grant of immediate financial culture crops which are being already limited high dependancy SRINAGAR: A teenager was criti- spirit by both sides, but as- but added that we want to as- financial assistance assistance to the harvested, the officials said. resources. Need ways to reduce cally injured on Tuesday in an attack serted that the Indian Army is sure our countrymen that we to the lawyers work- tune of Rs. 25,000 to The farmers in the valley mental stress by a black bear in north Kashmir’s not letting its guard down even are not letting our guard down ing in Jammu and each advocate who are busy harvesting pea crop Kupwara district. for one bit along the border in even for one bit . Kashmir. have earlier received and cherry and strawberry 15-year-old Maroof Zaman Khan, a Jammu and Kashmir. "The present situation is a A single bench of Justice the financial assistance these days. The officials, how- resident of Shah Chenipath Rajouri The Ceasefire Understanding reflection of our nation's be- Ali Mohammad Magrey and are in actual practice ever, said the exact extent of was grazing cattle in the Kakroosa (CFU) reached on 25 February haviour as  More On P10 passed the directions on a within the  More On P10 damage caused  More On P10 Holy Quran’s Gojri forest area of Handwara on Tuesday Translator No More when a bear appeared there and at- tacked him, reports said. The teen- Iffi Loses Press Trust Of India ager, reports said suffered serious Another Shell-Shocked Separation And Grave Reunion In Kashmir injuries in the beast attack and was Battle To Covid JAMMU: Renowned Islamic removed to  More On P10 Zaid Bin Shabir Taratpora, on May 26, when they scholar and preacher Mufti Faiz- SRINAGAR: came across a dead-shell. ul-Waheed, who was the first to Man Held With Fake Lithe, debo- ara Begum, a 49-year old “Apparently, the duo had no translate the Quran into Gojri Currency: Police nair, hand- woman from the Sherkot idea about the rusted metallic language, died of post Covid some and Svillage of north Kashmir’s item, so along with wild veg- complications at a private hospi- SRINAGAR: Police on Tuesday exceedingly Handwara area, had always etables, they had brought a dead- tal here on Tuesday. claimed to have arrested a man intelligent dreamt of watching her daugh- shell to their house,” SP Handwara The 56-year-old scholar, a with fake currency at a checkpoint in Hakeem ter walking down the aisle in a Sandeep Gupta told Kashmir resident of Dodhasanbala vil- Handwara town of Kupwara district. Iftikhar Hussain (Ifi Bhaijan to bride’s dress but a dead-shell Observer. “And on Thursday, the lage in Rajouri, was admitted in Ishfaq Ahmad Bhat of Dangiwacha many) loved and enjoyed life to explosion killed Sara and her explosion took place and invoked ASCOMS hospital on May 23 for Rafiabad was chased and ap- the hilt. Alas! Ifi lost his month- 19-year-old daughter Gulnaz grievous injuries to both.” the treatment of Covid pneumo- prehended by the cops from police long battle against the dreaded Bano way before they could’ve The duo were immediately nia and breathed his last around station Kralgund when he ignored Covid-19 at a hospital in Delhi lived her dream. ferried to the nearby sub-district 7.30 am due to multiple organ the signal to stop and tried to escape this morning, 17 days after los- On May 27, the mother- Hospital of Handwara where failure, Medical Superintendent from a checkpoint established at ing his wife to the same disease. daughter duo was gathered we ran for our lives,” said that the mother and daughter Gulnaz succumbed to her injuries Rabinder Rattanpal said. Rasripora Bridge, a police spokesper- He was 67. Ifi is survived by son around a bag when a dead-shell Junaid Gulzar, Sara’s close- were heavily injured.” while her mother was later shift- He said the patient tested neg- son said Tuesday. During searches, he Asgar and daughter Sakeena. exploded and tore through the door neighbour. “After the hue The duo were collecting collard ed to Srinagar’s super-speciality ative for COVID-19 on May 24 said, the cops were able to recover 47 A truly versatile man, Iftikhar roof of their house. and cry had fizzled a bit, we greens and other wild vegetables hospital for a specialized surgery but since his condition did not counterfeit currency  More On P10 was a  More On P10 “When we heard the blast, rushed to the house and found from a nearby forest of Sherkoot of her injuries.  More On P10 show much  More On P10 To place an advertisement CALL +91-194 2502327 Kashmir Monday - Saturday (9am - 6pm) Observer No 5- Dal Lake Boulevard Srinagar, 190001, Kashmir Wednesday| 02-06-2021

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GOVERNMENT OF UT JAMMU AND KASHMIR Office of The Regional Office of The Regional OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER PCD (PHQ) J&K SRINAGAR Transport Officer Kashmir Transport Officer Kashmir INVITING E-TENDER NOTICE Notice Notice e-NIT No/EE-PCD/PHQ/17/2021-22 Dated: - 29-05-2021 Whereas, a joint application has been received Where as an application for transfer of ownership has been from Shri Salman Khan S/O Bilal Ahamd R/O Executive Engineer PCD PHQ J&K JAMMU/ SRINAGAR on behalf of The President of India invites tenders by e-tendering on item rate received from Memon Raziz AbduL Gani S/O Memon A bdul Lachmanpora Sgr ( Transferor) and Shri New basis from approved and eligible contractors registered with J&K Govt. / CPWD / Railways and other State / Central Governments for GanI R/O 218154 Janivado Rangrej Pole Visnagar Mahesana J&K ROad Way Prop: Mohdammad Maqbool the following works. (Transferor) of Taveera bearing registration No. GJ01RL-8897 r/o E-10 Transport Nagar Srinagar (Transferee) chasis No: 007726 Engine No: 196888 Model 2015 in favour of S. Name of Work Name of Divi- Estimated Cost Cost of Time Al- Time and date Class of Contrac- Arbaz Ahamd Bhat S/O Farooq AH Bhat R/O Rathpora Eidgah for transfer of Maxicab carriage route Permit No MC Covering Vehicle No sion (Rs. In lacs) document lowed for of opening of tor Sgr (Transferee). No JK01P-0948 (In Rs ) completion tender Now, therefore, it is notified for general information that objec- 1 2 3 4 5 7 8 9 tions, if any to the proposed transfer of the said route permit / ve- Now, therefore, it is notified for the information of the general, 1 Construction of double storey lavatory block PCD (PHQ) J&K, 38.80 lacs 2000/- 60 days 11-06-2021 “A”& “B” hicle shall be filled in writing in the office of the Regional Transport public that representation/ Objection, if any in connection 10+10 at DPL Pulwama. Srinagar Officer, Kashmir. 2 Restoration of Gutted building at Police Sta- PCD (PHQ) J&K, 38.50 lacs 2000/- 60 days 11-06-2021 “A”& “B” with proposed transfer will be received within 7 days from the Within a period of 7 days from the date of publication of this notice tion Rajpora by way of Restoration. Srinagar date of publication of this notice in the daily newspaper Kash- in the daily News Paper Kashmir Observer. 3 Construction of single storied SHO’s Residence PCD (PHQ) J&K, 39.50 lacs 2000/- 60 days 11-06-2021 “A”& “B” mir Observer to the address of undersigned. Seller and purchaser identified by the authorized representatives of at Police Station Kakpora Pulwama (Part A Srinagar No, representation/ objection shall be considered unless it is M/S New J&K ROad Way Prop: Mohdammad Maqbool Civil, sanitary/Plumbing) made writing it is made in the aforesaid period. 4 Construction of Quarter Guard building at DPL PCD (PHQ) J&K, 38.25 lacs 2000/- 60 days 11-06-2021 “A”& “B” NOJK-RTOK 1726 Sd/- NO: JK/RTOK /714 Sd/- Reasi. Srinagar Dated: 01/06/2021 Regional Transport Office, Dated: 06/06/2021 Regional Transport Office, 5 Construction of SHO Residence at Battal PCD (PHQ) J&K, 34.75 lacs 2000/- 60 days 11-06-2021 “A”& “B” f-ko Kashmir fko Kashmir Udhampur. Srinagar 6 Construction of Incharg Quarter at Police Post PCD (PHQ) J&K, 39.00 lacs 2000/- 60 days 11-06-2021 “A”& “B” Delina Baramulla. Srinagar Government of Jammu & Kashmir 7 Construction of boundary wall at CTI Hg/CD PCD (PHQ) J&K, 26.12 lacs 2000/- 60 days 11-06-2021 “A”& “B” OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER ANANTNAG Kote Bhalwal Jammu Srinagar 8 Construction of water tank at Police Station PCD (PHQ) J&K, 9.60 lacs 1000/- 45 days 11-06-2021 “A”,”C’ & “D” PWD(R&B) DIVISION BANDIPORA Page 1 of 6 Reasi. Srinagar GPoh.01932-222221vernmen |t E mail:of [email protected] & Kashmir 9 Up-gradation of Administrative block at CTC PCD (PHQ) J&K, 35.00 lacs 2000/- 60 days 11-06-2021 “A”& “B” OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER ANANTNAG PWD(R&B) DIVISION Lethpora. Srinagar Ph.01932-222221 NOTBANDIPORAICE INVITING TEND ERS Email: [email protected] 10 Up-gradation of Indoor block at CTC Lethpora. PCD (PHQ) J&K, 10.00 lacs 1000/- 45 days 11-06-2021 “A”,”B” ”C’ & “D” EXPNOTICERESSIO INVITINGN OF INT TENDERSEREST (E OI) Srinagar Fresh e-NIT NO 21 OF R&B/Bandipora/2021-22EXPRESSION OF /INTERESTE-TENDERING (EOI)/685-95 DATED 31-05-2021 Fresh e-NIT NO 21 OF R&B/Bandipora/2021-22 /E-TENDERING/685-95 DATED 31-05-2021 1. Date of Publishing 29-05-2021 at 1500 hours. For and on behalf of the Lt. Governor, Union Territory of J&K Expression of Interest(EOI) are invited on 2. The Bidding documents can be downloaded from the website http://jktenders.gov.in from 1530 hours on 29-05-2021 %age basis from approved and eligible Bidders as per Instruction to Bidder (ITB) and Terms of Reference at Annexure-I. The Bidder (Firm/Consultant/Agency/Company) should have the eligibility as per Annexure-II i. The Bids shall be deposited in electronic format on the website http://jktenders.gov.in from under Eligibility Criteria for each of the following works:- 01-06-2021 to 10-06-2021 upto 1600 Hrs. The bids received will be opened at 1100 hours on 11-06-2021 on line. Estimated Cost of the Project Cost of ii. The complete bidding process will be on line. S. (Rs in Lacs) for Time of Type of Name of Work T/Doc. iii. Technical bids of bidders shall be opened on line in the office of Executive Engineer PCD PHQ J&K Jammu/ Srinagar on 11-06- No which completion Consultancy (in Rs) Consultancy is 2021 at 1100 Hrs. Required iv. In pursuance to Circular No. A/Misc(2018)-III-895/J dated. 22-12-2020 issued by Finance Department of J&K, there is no re- Providing Consultancy and other Allied Services with all working drawings (Digital quirement of submission of bid security/ earnest Money deposit (EMD). Architectural/ layout Plan, Structural, Architectural 1. 450.00 800 30 Days Structural However, every bidder has to furnish an undertaking/ declaration form accepting that if it withdraws or modifies its bids during the Design) for Construction of Shopping Consultancy Complex at Bandipora. period of bid validity or if it fails to sign the contract or fails to submit a performance security within 03 days after opening of price bid, if they are awarded the contract, they will be suspended from participating in any tender process in future for a period of one year.

Position of AA= Under Process Aforementioned undertaken/ declaration needs to be furnished as per format provided in Annexure “A” to this bid document duly at- st 1. The NIT Consisting of qualifying information, eligibility criteria, specifications, Bill of quantities (B.O.Q), Set tested by 1 class magistrate / Notary on stamp paper. of terms- and conditions of contract and other details can be seen/downloaded from the departmental website www.jktenders.gov.in as per schedule of dates given below: v. The cost of tender documents should be submitted by the bidder in shape of treasury challan / receipt and upload the same. vi. In case of abnormally low bids, the tender inviting Authority reserves the right to ask from the bidder for additional perfor- S. No. Particulars Dated mance security with the approval of the next higher Authority which shall be binding upon the bidder in such case. 1 Date of Issue of Tender Notice 31-05-2021 3. Bid documents can be seen at and downloaded from the website http://jktenders.gov.in Bid documents contain qualifying From 31-05-2021 (06:00AM) criteria for bidder, specifications, bill of quantities, conditions and other details. 2 Period of Downloading of bidder documents The site for the work is available. The intending bidders are strongly advised to inspect the site of work before bidding. 3 Bid submission Start Date From 31-05-2021 (06:00PM) 4. 4 Bid Submission End Date To 07-06-2021 (04:00PM) 5. Financial Bids will be opened on line in the office of the Executive Engineer, PCD PHQ J&K Jammu/Srinagar. If the office hap- 08-06-2021 (10:00AM) pens to be closed on the date of opening of the bids as specified, the bids will be opened on the next working day at the same time and 5 Date and time of opening of bid (online) In the office of Executive Engineer PWD(R&B) venue. Division Bandipora 6. The bid for the work shall remain open for acceptance for a period of 90 days from the date of opening of bids. If any bidder 2. Bids must be accompanied with cost of tender document in shape of Treasury Challan / Receipt(Under MH- 0059 PWD) in favour of Executive Engineer R&B Division Bandipora [Tender Inviting Authority] / tenderer withdraws his bid/tender before the said period or makes any modifications in the terms and conditions of the bid, the said (Name of Work to be mentioned on the Treasury Challan / Receipt)(Refer Govt. order No. O.M No. A/24 earnest money shall stand forfeited. (2017)-651 Dt 07-06-2018 (The Date of Treasury Challan should be between the date of Start of Bid and Bid Submission End Date). 7. No Engineer of Gazetted rank or other Gazetted Officer employed in Engineering or Administrative duties in an Engineer- 3. All the Bidders have to submit Bid Security Declaration Form instead of Earnest money as per the ing Department of the Government is allowed to work as a Contractor for a period of two years after his retirement from Government Circular of Finance Department (Bid security Declaration Form is as per Annexure “A” below). 4. The 1st lowest Bidder has to produce an amount equal to 3% of contract as Performance Security in the service, without permission of the Government. This contract is liable to be cancelled if either the contractor or any of his employees shape of CDR/FDR within 03 Days before fixation of Contract and shall be released after successful is found any time to be such a person who had not obtained the permission of the Government as aforesaid before submission of the completion of work. Page 2 of 6 tender or engagement in the Contractor’s Service. 5. The date and time of opening of Bid shall be notified on Web Site www.jktenders.gov.in and conveyed to the bidders automatically through e-mail message on their e-mail address. The bids of Responsive bidders 8. Other details can be seen in the bidding documents. shall be opened online on same Web Site in the office of Executive Engineer PWD(R&B) Division Instruction to bidders regarding e-tendering process. Bandipora. 9. 6. The bids for the work shall remain valid for a period of 120 days from the date of Opening of Technical i. The interested bidder can download the NIT/bidding document from the website http://jktenders.gov.in bids. ii. To participate in bidding process, bidders have to get (DSC) “Digital Signature Certificate” as per Information Technology 7. Instruction to bidders regarding e-tendering process. a. Bidders are advised to download bid submission manual from the “Downloads” option as well as Act-2000, to participate in online bidding. This certificate will be required for digitally signing the bid. Bidders can get above mentioned from “Bidders Manual Kit” on website www.jktenders.gov.in to acquaint bid submission process. 1 | P a g e digital certificate from any approved vendors. The Bidders, who already possess valid (DSC) Digital Signature Certificates, need not to b. To participate in bidding process, bidders have to get „Digital Signature Certificate (DSC)‟ as per Information Technology Act-2000. Bidders can get digital certificate from any approved vendors. procure new Digital Signature Certificate. c. The bidders have to submit their bids online in electronic format with digital Signature. No iii. The bidders have to submit their bids online in electronic format with Digital Signature. The bids cannot be uploaded without Financial bid will be accepted in physical form. d. Bids will be opened online as per time schedule mentioned above. Digital Signature. No Proposal will be accepted in physical form. e. 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5 | P a g e CITY Wednesday | 02-06-2021 03 DIAL-EMMA Covid SOPs Go For A • TRAFFIC POLICE : 9419993745, 01998-266686 • PCR: 0194-2452092,2455883 • PDD: 0194-2450213 Toss At B&J OPD • FIRE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES : Observer News Service spirit within the hospital. 2479488,2452222,2452155 The locals visiting the hospital • CAPD: 18001807011 SRINAGAR: Amid the continuous said that people who are in dire need • SMC HEALTH OFFICER: 9469409081 surge in Covid cases, the authorities visit the hospice for check up or AIRPORTS at Bone and Joint (B&J) Hospital here treatment, but such a crowded place in Srinagar have failed to ensure strict could lead to a dangerous situation SHIEK UL ALAM AIRPORT: 01942303311 adherence to the standard Operating as there is every possibility of get- Procedures (SOP) at the hospital. ting infected as the social distancing RAILWAYS Witnesses said that people who norm has literally gone for a toss. • SRINAGAR: 0194-2103259 visit B&J hospital in Barzulla area of Medical Superintendent B&J hos- • ANANTNAG: 01932-228243 Srinagar don’t adhere to social dis- pital, Dr. Suhail Ahmad said that • BARAMULLA: 0194-102029 tancing as a large number of people they have been taking every possible • BIJBHERA: 01932-228243 • PAMPORE: 01933-294132 HIJRI could be seen in the queue at Out- measure to ensure that the SOPs are CALENDAR Patient Department (OPD). followed in spirit. • PATTAN: 01954-293507 They informed that the OPD re- However, he said that the people vis- • QAZIGUND: 01951-296153 mained jam-packed with the atten- iting the hospital don’t follow the guide- dants as well as the patients visiting lines sometimes. “We are here to make there, saying that the authorities them aware regarding SOPs. It is like you HIGHWAY STATUS have failed to deploy any official to can lead a horse to water, but you can't • Sgrr-Jammu highway - (Closed) 21 ensure that the SOPs are followed in make him drink,” he said—(KNO) • Mughal Road - (Open) SHAWWAL • Srinagar- Leh- (open) PERSONNEL OF JAMMU AND KASHMIR POLICE imposing covid lockdown in a -UL- Srinagar locality on Tuesday. KO Photo by Abid Bhat Over A Dozen Medical MUKARRAM This Day in History Shops Sealed In Soura 1442 • 1763 - Pontiac's Rebellion: At what is now Observer News Service Nowshera, around a dozen medical Mackinaw City, Michigan, Chippewas capture shop owners and salesmen were Srinagar Witnesses 39 Fort Michilimackinac by diverting the garrison's SRINAGAR: Around a dozen medical found unvaccinated, following shops were on Tuesday sealed out- which the shops were sealed. • attention with a game of lacrosse, then chasing side the SK Institute of Medical Sci- "Some of the owners were also a ball into the fort. Percent Covid-19 Deaths ences (SKIMS) and adjoining locali- fined for violating the norms. • 1774 - Intolerable Acts: Amendment to original ties after the owners and salesmen Vaccination certificate is man- Quartering Act enacted, allowed governor in Observer News Service were found unvaccinated. datory for everyone to run the colonial America to house British soldiers in 90 Percent Of Srinagar Localities Officials said that a special drive shops. We won't allow anyone to uninhabited houses, outhouses, barns, or other SRINAGAR: Srinagar, the sum- was launched by Tehsildar Eidgah, operate without getting vaccinat- buildings if suitable quarters not provided. mer capital of Jammu and Ishfaq Khan Tuesday to check ed,” he said. • 1858- Donati Comet 1st seen named after its PRAYERS Kashmir, has topped the list Affected By Covid: Official whether all medical shops' owners He added that such drives will con- discoverer of Covid related deaths with Observer News Service eleven thousand,” he said, and salesmen have been vaccinated. tinue in the future, and they will FAJR the capital district witnessing adding that the tally of ac- Khan said that soon after launch- ensure that SOPs are followed in • 1875- Alexander Graham Bell makes first sound 780 out of 4000 total deaths in SRINAGAR: At least 90 per- tive cases due to containing the drive from Soura hospital to letter and spirit. transmission 3: 38 Kashmir division. cent localities in the summer ment measures taken by the • 1896-Guglielmo Marconi applies to patent the The total 780 deaths means capital of Jammu and Kash- administration has declined radio, accepted 2 July 1897 ZUHR that Srinagar has contributed mir, Srinagar, have recorded to five thousand only. • 1910- Pygmies discovered in Dutch New Guinea 12: 29 39 per cent deaths in Kashmir Covid positive cases in 2021, The official said that with DC Sgr Reviews Progress Of • 1949- Transjordan renamed Jordan division. officials of district adminis- the unlock process there • 1955- The USSR and Yugoslavia sign the ASR The deaths reported include tration Srinagar said. is a need to adhere to the Belgrade declaration and thus normalize mostly elderly people and pa- “There are some areas guidelines as doing away 500-Bedded Covid Hospital relations between both countries, discontinued 5:27 tients having under lying prob- where no positive case was with the proper SOPs can since 1948. lems, however, among the dead reported in 2021. Around result in steep rise again. MAGRIB were some young people with 10 percent of little pockets Pertinently, the district At Khanmoh • 1964- Lal BahadurShastri elected premier of no underlying problems as well. have not recorded any cas- administration Srinagar SRINAGAR: Deputy Commissioner dedicated Bore Well in the hospital India. 7:40 The pandemic devastated es this year,” he said. How- has declared 96 localities Srinagar, Mohammad Aijaz Asad Tues- premises within two days. • 1966- US Surveyor 1 lands in Oceanus many families in Jammu and ever, he said the names of in the district as contain- day chaired a meeting of concerned The Deputy Commissioner also Procellarum; 1st lunar softlanding ISHA Kashmir as several lost their lone all these localities are not ment zones where the au- officers to sort out all the issues to en- passed the directions that SMC • 1969- Australian aircraft carrier HMAS 9:20 bread earners. Figures reveal available at present. thorities continued with sure completion of 500-bedded COV- would ensure Sanitation and Saniti- Melbourne slices US destroyer USS Frank E that 4,000 people died in J&K “As the cases recorded the lockdown restrictions ID CARE Hospital at Khonmoh within sation in and around the hospital. Evans in half, killing 74 (South Vietnam) due to the Covid-19 that includes spike in April, the toll of ac- in order to prevent the vi- the deadline set by the Lieutenant The DC Srinagar reiterated that • 1976- East Timor People's Assembly accepts 2000 from Kashmir region. tive cases mounted to over rus from spreading—(KNO) Governor during his recent visit at the the operationalisation of DRDO's annexation by Indonesia “The fatality rate in Srinagar work site in Khonmoh. Hospital at Khonmoh would fur- district is 1.18 percent while as Chief Engineer, KPDCL, Ajaz Ah- ther strengthen efforts against Co- • 1979- John Paul II becomes 1st pope to visit a GMC’s Job List Raises overall fatality rate in Kashmir Srinagar while as total active est deaths in Kashmir division mad Dar, Medical Superintendent of vid pandemic. Communist country(Poland) is 1.11 percent,” the figures re- cases in the division are 22,034. followed by 260 in Baramulla, the Hospital, Chief Planning Officer, On the occasion, the Chief Engi- • 1979- NASA launches space vehicle S-198 veal. “The recovery rate in Sri- So far 65,163 persons have test- 179 in Budgam, 169 in Pul- Srinagar, besides concerned Officers neer KPDCL assured that all possible • 1986 Regular TV coverage of US Senate sessions Concern As Aspirants’ nagar is 92.14 percent while ed positive for Covid-19 in Sri- wama, 161 in Anantnag, 142, from DRDO, PHE, PDD, FCS&CA, Rev- measures have been taken to ensure begins as the overall recovery rate nagar among them 60,044 have in Kupwara, 102 in Kulgam, 92 enue were present in the meeting reliable and uninterrupted supply of • 1989- 10,000 Chinese soldiers are blocked Names Appear Twice of Kashmir is 86.55 percent. already recovered.” in Bandipora, 69 in Ganderbal During the review the project power in the hospital round the clock. by 100,000 citizens protecting students There are 4,348 active cases in Srinagar has reported high- and 55 in Shopian. Incharge from DRDO apprised the The Medical Superintendent of demonstrating for democracy in Tiananmen meeting that work is in full swing and the hospital also put forth some Square, Beijing expected to be completed shortly. suggestions for better functioning • 1996 9th Children's Miracle Network Telethon. The DC asked the officers to take of the hospital. comprehensive measures to ensure Pertinent to mention that the Co- • 1998- The CIH computer virus is discovered in Govt’s Decision To Unlock A Right Decision: Dir SKIMS that all requisite staff, medical sup- vid Hospital, Khonmoh has capac- Taiwan. Observer News Service will vanish. At present, it is in the Dr Ahangar, whose term as Direc- plies, equipment, diagnostic tools, ity for 125 ICU beds and 375 beds shape of pandemic, tomorrow it is tor SKIMS Soura and Ex-Officio Sec- and other logistics are ready within with oxygen and substantially will SRINAGAR: Dr. A G. Ahangar, Direc- going to take shape of endemic,” retary nears end pending extension the timeline. increase the Covid dedicated bed ca- tor SKIMS and Ex-Officio Secretary he said, adding, “With the decrease by the government, said that both The DC directed for taking all pacity to ramp up the healthcare in- From KO Archives to Government, on Tuesday termed in positivity rate and developing decision regarding the lockdown necessary measures with regard to frastructure to effectively deal with the administration’s decision to un- of herd immunity, corona is go- and easing or lifting it is weighed Housekeeping, Laundry, disposal of the Corona virus pandemic. lock as a “right decision”. ing to live with us and we will live up by the government. “Both lock- Bio-medical and other wastes. He In the end DC enjoined upon all Historic Crossing Today Talking to reporters on the side- with it. As such we cannot remain down and withdrawing it have their also directed the installation of a fire the Departments to work in double lines of a function here, Dr Ahangar under lockdown perpetually and importance in relevant times and fighting system at the hospital. shifts to meet the deadline fixed by said that as everyone fully knows, somewhere we have to restore our allowing youth and people to earn To ensure adequate water sup- the Lieutenant Governor. He assured Grand Reception Awaits Kashmiri Leaders In Pak “corona is to be faced by us”. economy, we have to start our edu- livelihood, allowing industries to ply to the hospital, the DC asked the DRDO of all support to achieve the Observer News Service “Corona is not something which cational system.” run is important.” Ground Water Division to dig up a intended target. SRINAGAR - A delegation of Kashmiri leaders including those from the All Parties Hurriyat Conference - Is all set to begin an unprecedented trip to meet Pakistani and Kashmiri leaders on the other side of the Line of Control that divides the state. Authorities here on Wednesday issued travel permits to eleven-member delegation of Hurriyat Conference. Those crossing the LoC include 5 lop Hurriyat leaders besides Shabbir Shah and Yasin Malik of Democratic Freedom Party and the JKLF respectively "We have got the travel permits...We are all set to leave for Azad Kashmir tomorrow." chairman of the moderate Hurri- yat Conference, Mirwaiz Umer Farooq said. He is leading an 11 member delegation comprising of former chairman Mau- lana Abbas Ansari,chief spokesman Prof Abdul Ghani, executive members Bilal Ghani Lone and Fazal Haq Qureshi besides some general council members. JKLF chief Yasin Malik who wanted to head a 17 member delegation decided to go alone after Pakistani authorities cleared only five of his nominees. MEDICAL FACULTY Meanwhile parties associated with Hurriyat are planning a grand farewell to their leaders. Hurriyat leaders will be travelling upto Uri in their own ve- FORUM-MFF hicles instead of in the peace bus. Government Medical Leaders from the Mirwaiz led faction of the Hurriyat Confer- ence will be conveyed in a cavalcade upto the Kaman Post in College Anantnag Uri The cavalcade is scheduled to depart at 9 a.m. Reports from Pakistan said Hurriyat leaders are being accorded a grand reception on their arrival in Pak controlled PRESS NOTE Kashmir. But as D-Day approaches, reservations regarding what the The Hon'ble Lieutenant Governor Union Territory of j&k Shri, Manoj Sinha Visited the Government historic event may achieve seem to be mounting on the Paki- medical College Annantnag on 01-06-2021. The stan side. Hon'ble Lieutenant Governor got first hand de- Syed Ali Geelani now heading his own faction of the Hur- tailed information about the various activities re- riyat has refused to accompany the contingent. garding patient care especially the managemant Geelani says his faction of the Hurriyat look the decision to of covid-19 patients. register their "resentment" at The President MFF, Dr nazir Ahmad Wani wel- Pakistan's "deviation from its stand on Kashmir". comed the Hon'ble Lieutenant Governor and ex- The Pakistan-based Muttahida Jehad Council (MJC) has pressed his gratitude for personal Visit to lift the mo- spent the past two days thinking whether or not they should rale of the health care workers of the institution and meet the visiting leaders. particularly the faculty and expressed his gratitude Former prime minister of Pakistan-administered Kashmir for the work done during the current pandemic. Sardar Abdul Qayyum said the visit was in "bad taste" because he Hon'ble Lieutenant Governor assured to the Kashmiris "were not coming united". augment the faculty of the college to keep pace Even Amanullah Khan. Chairman of the pro-independence with the teaching and training of students and Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front, who has remained con- for the better patient care. He also gave instruc- +91-7006034174 sistently cynical of initiatives backed by India or Pakistan, tions to worthy Principal/Dean to fill up the posts agrees with Sardar Qayyum. of various categories lying vacant in the Hospital. "If they are unable to speak with one voice, they will only RAHI ADVERTISERS confuse the situation further by visiting Pakistan," he said. President Medical Faculty "Ultimately, the Kashmiri leadership will be held respon- Forum GMC Anantnag sible for the perpetuation of the Kashmir issue." INFO DR Nazir Ahmad Wani Sarai Dangerpora Srinagar, KMR (Kashmir Observer, 02 June, 2005) News Wednesday | 02-06-2021 04 Israel Rolls Back Army Chief In Post-Pandemic Europe, Comments On AP’s ‘Coffee Migrants Will Face With Hamas’ Digital Fortress PRESS TRUST OF INDIA each other every day on our way in and out to the office.” s the world begins to trav- ‘Portray the atmosphere’ el again, Europe is sending Asked about Kohavi’s com- Amigrants a loud message: ments, Defence Minister Benny Stay away! Greek border police Gantz told foreign journalists on are firing bursts of deafening Monday the military chief was noise from an armoured truck only speaking in figurative terms. over the frontier into Turkey. “When the chief of staff talk- Mounted on the vehicle, the ed about it, he was trying to long-range acoustic device, or portray the atmosphere, not the "sound cannon," is the size of a on to other EU countries. Agencies actual aspects,” Gantz said. small TV set but can match the The automated surveillance Gantz again alleged “there was volume of a jet engine. network being built on the srael’s defence minister has Hamas infrastructure in offices It's part of a vast array of phys- Greek-Turkish border is aimed distanced himself from com- that operated from this building”. ical and experimental new digi- at detecting migrants early and Iments made by his military “It was never claimed that tal barriers being installed and deterring them from crossing, chief after Israel bombed a AP journalists were knowingly GERMAN CHANCELLOR ANGELA MERKEL ADDRESSES a joint press conference with the French President tested during the quiet months with river and land patrols us- Gaza Strip high-rise housing Al interacting with Hamas per- as part of a virtual Plenary Session of the Franco-German Council of Ministers in Berlin, on May 31. — AFP of the coronavirus pandemic at ing searchlights and long-range Jazeera and The Associated Press sonnel. On the contrary, due to the 200-kilometer (125-mile) acoustic devices. offices as well as other news the nature of Hamas’ activities, Greek border with Turkey to Key elements of the network outlets, saying the remarks were AP journalists had no means of stop people entering the Euro- will be launched by the end of not meant to be taken literally. knowing that Hamas personnel US Used Danish Cables To pean Union illegally. the year, Kamargios said. "Our In an article published on were in the building,” the mili- A new steel wall, similar to task is to prevent migrants from the website of Israel’s Channel tary spokesman’s office said. recent construction on the U.S.- entering the country illegally. 12 news over the weekend, the “The chief of the general staff Mexico border, blocks common- We need modern equipment military chief of staff, Lieuten- explained the possible circum- Spy On Merkel, Others: Media ly-used crossing points along and tools to do that." Researchers ant-General Aviv Kohavi, was stances of such an encounter the Evros River that separates at universities around Europe, quoted as saying “the building where the terrorist organisation Agencies can services,” he said. spy on Denmark’s neighbours. the two countries. working with private firms, have was destroyed justly” and he did Hamas embeds itself within the ci- “Between allies, there must Defence Minister Trine Nearby observation towers developed futuristic surveillance not have a “gram of regret”. vilian population and uses civilian COPENHAGEN: France warned be trust, a minimal coopera- Bramsen, who took over the are being fitted with long-range and verification technology, and The article claimed Hamas buildings for military purposes.” on Monday that alleged US tion, so these potential facts defence portfolio in June 2019, cameras, night vision, and mul- tested more than a dozen proj- used various floors of the al-Jalaa The Israeli army gave occu- spying on European allies us- are serious,” said the minister. has neither confirmed nor de- tiple sensors. The data will be ects at Greek borders. tower for “significant electronic pants of the building one hour ing Danish underwater cables He said the facts must first nied DR’s report, telling only sent to control centers to flag AI-powered lie detectors and warfare” meant to disrupt Israeli to evacuate before the May 15 would be “extremely serious” if “be verified” and then “con- that “systematic eavesdropping suspicious movement using ar- virtual border-guard interview air force GPS communications. air raid. No one was injured, but confirmed, as questions mount- clusions drawn in terms of of close allies is unacceptable”. tificial intelligence analysis. bots have been piloted, as well The article then said Kohavi told the high-rise tower was flat- ed over whether Denmark cooperation”. Denmark’s US eavesdropping on European "We will have a clear pre-bor- as efforts to integrate satellite “a foreign source” the AP’s journal- tened into a pile of rubble. knew what the US was doing. neighbours also demanded ex- leaders is, however, not new. der' picture of what's happen- data with footage from drones ists drank coffee each morning in a Al Jazeera and AP said the In an investigative report on planations. In 2013, former NSA contrac- ing," Police Maj. Dimonsthenis on land, air, sea and underwater. cafeteria in the building’s entrance outlets had no indication of a Sunday, Danish public broad- “It’s unacceptable if coun- tor Edward Snowden revealed Kamargios, head of the region's Palm scanners record the unique with Hamas electronics experts, Hamas presence in the build- caster Danmark’s Radio (DR) tries which have close allied thousands of classified docu- border guard authority, told the vein pattern in a person's hand to whether they knew it or not. ing and were never warned of and other European media cooperation feel the need to ments exposing the vast US Associated Press. use as a biometric identifier, and The AP called the comments “pa- any possible presence before outlets said the US National spy on one another,” Norwe- surveillance put in place after The EU has poured 3 billion the makers of live camera recon- tently false”, noting “there was not that day. The news organisa- Security Agency (NSA) had gian Prime Minister Erna Sol- the September 11, 2001 attacks. euros ($3.7 billion) into security struction technology promise to even a cafeteria in the building”. tions called for an independent eavesdropped on Danish un- berg told public broadcaster Among other things, the tech research following the refu- erase foliage virtually, exposing Al Jazeera also rejected the investigation and urged Israel to derwater internet cables from NRK. She said Norway had documents showed the US gee crisis in 2015-16, when more people hiding near border areas. Israeli claim that Hamas was ac- make public its intelligence. 2012 to 2014 to spy on top pol- asked Denmark “for all the in- government was spying on its than 1 million people - many Testing has also been conducted tive in the building. Gantz said Israel has shared its iticians in Germany, Sweden, formation they have”. own citizens and carrying out escaping wars in Syria, Iraq and in Hungary, Latvia and elsewhere “I have been working in this intelligence with the US govern- Norway and France. Swedish Defence Minister Pe- widespread tapping world- Afghanistan - fled to Greece and along the eastern EU perimeter. office for more than 10 years and ment. But he indicated that Israel The NSA was able to access ter Hultqvist said he had been wide, including of Merkel’s I have never seen anything [sus- has no intention of making the text messages, telephone calls “in contact with Denmark’s de- mobile phone. However, if picious],” Al Jazeera’s Gaza cor- information public, saying it did and internet traffic including fence minister to ask if Danish the Danish-US spying is con- respondent Safwat al-Kahlout not want to divulge its sources. searches, chats and messaging platforms have been used to spy firmed, it went on during and said the day after the Israeli air Commenting on the bombing services — including those of on Swedish politicians.” after the 2013 Snowden affair. Hamas Ready For ‘Rapid’ raid levelled the tower. of al-Jalaa building, Al Jazeera’s Germany’s Chancellor Angela A German government In 2014, following the Snowden “I even asked my colleagues acting Director-General Mostefa Merkel, then-foreign minister spokesman said that Berlin was scandal, a secret internal working if they’ve seen anything suspi- Souag, said: “We call on the inter- Frank-Walter Steinmeier and “in contact with all relevant na- group at FE began looking into Prisoner Exchange Talks cious and they all confirmed to national community to condemn then-opposition leader Peer tional and international inter- whether the NSA had used the me that they have never seen such barbaric actions and target- Steinbruck, DR said. “It is ex- locutors to get clarification”. Danish-US spying collaboration With Israel any military aspects or the fighting of journalists and we demand tremely serious,” France’s Eu- DR said the NSA had taken ad- — called XKeyscore — to spy on ers even coming in and out,” he an immediate international ac- rope Minister Clement Beaune vantage of a surveillance collabo- Denmark’s allies, DR said. including 66 children, health of- added. “In our building we have tion to hold Israel accountable for told France Info radio. ration with Denmark’s military The group’s report, codenamed ficials said. lots of families that we know for its deliberate targeting of journal- “We need to see if our part- intelligence unit FE to eavesdrop. Operation Dunhammer, was pre- Rockets and other fire from more than 10 years, we meet ists and the media institutions.” ners in the EU, the Danes, have But it was unclear whether sented to top FE management in Gaza claimed 12 lives in Israel, committed errors or faults in Denmark knew at the time that May 2015. What happened after including one child and an Arab- their cooperation with Ameri- the US was using the cables to that is not yet known. Israeli teenager, medics said. A Hamas official, who requested Israeli Tourists Flock anonymity, said the Gaza talks focused on three points: turning the ceasefire into a longer-term To Yemen’s Socotra Saudi Minister Defends Volume truce, a prisoner exchange, and the reconstruction of Gaza. Island: Report Agencies Sinwar said Hamas had “no Limit On Mosque Loudspeakers objection” to talks on reconstruc- Agencies In a country home to tens of GAZA CITY: Hamas is open to tion and an end to Israel’s de- thousands of mosques, many “indirect and rapid” negotiations cade-long siege of Gaza “moving audi Arabia’s Islamic af- welcomed the move to reduce on a prisoner exchange follow- forward in parallel” with negotia- fairs minister is defend- the decibel levels. ing its bloody military escalation tions on a prisoner exchange. ing a contentious order But the decision also stirred with Israel in May, the Islamist “However, we categorically restricting the volume resentment on social media, military group said on Monday. reject any link between these Sof mosque loudspeakers, say- with a hashtag calling for the “There is now a real opportunity two aspects,” he added, without ing it was prompted by com- banning of loud music in restau- to move this file forward,” Yahya specifying how many prisoners plaints about excessive noise. rants and cafes gaining traction. Sinwar said in response to a query could be released. In a major policy last week in a Sheikh said criticism of the on a potential prisoner exchange. In Cairo on Sunday, Israeli for- country home to the holiest Mus- policy was being spread by “We are ready for indirect, ur- eign minister Gabi Ashkenazi lim sites, the Islamic affairs min- “enemies of the kingdom” who gent and rapid negotiations to raised the issue of two soldiers istry said the speakers should be “want to stir public opinion”. conclude the case.” thought to be dead and two KO Web Desk tions with the Tel Aviv in a deal set at no more than one-third of to citizens’ complaints that the The policy follows de facto The head of Hamas’ political other Israelis believed to be de- brokered by former US presi- their maximum volume. loud volume was disturbing ruler Crown Prince Moham- wing in the Gaza Strip — a Pal- tained in Gaza. SANAA: Authorities here have dent Donald Trump. The order, which also limited children as well as the elderly. med bin Salman’s sweeping estinian enclave home to some Since Israel’s 2014 invasion condemned a recent move by Home to some 60,000 people, the use of loudspeakers mainly “Those who want to pray liberalisation drive, which has two million people — delivered of the Gaza Strip, the Islamist the United Arab Emirates to fly Socotra overlooks the strategic to issue the call to prayer rath- do not need to wait for … pushed a new era of openness the statement on the sidelines of group has held the bodies of Is- Israeli tourists to the strategic is- Bab al-Mandab Strait, a main ship- er than broadcasting full ser- the imam’s” call to prayer, in parallel with what observers a visit by Egyptian intelligence raeli soldiers Oron Shaul and Ha- land of Socotra on Emirati visas. ping route that connects the Red mons, triggered a conservative al-Sheikh said in a video pub- call a de-emphasis on religion. chief Abbas Kamel. dar Goldin, although Hamas has Ansarallah led Yemeni Tour- Sea to the Gulf of Aden and the backlash on social media. lished by state television. The young prince has eased Kamel is working to solidify never confirmed their deaths. ism Ministry said in a state- Arabian Sea. It has a unique eco- Translation: Where is the dis- “They should be at the social restrictions in the ultra- the ceasefire Cairo brokered Hamas is also believed to be ment issued on Monday that the system and been listed by UNES- turbance in this! It brings nothing mosque beforehand,” he added. conservative kingdom, lifting between Israel and Hamas that holding two Israeli citizens who UAE's measure violates inter- CO as a world natural heritage site. but peace and comfort. Give us Several television channels decades-long bans on cinemas went into effect on May 21, after entered Gaza alone and whose national law, given that Socotra Last June, the UAE-backed sep- back loudspeakers in mosques. also broadcast prayers and and women driving while al- 11 days of Palestinian militant families say they have mental is a Yemeni island occupied by aratists of the so-called South- Islamic Affairs Minister Abd- Quran recitals, Sheikh said, lowing gender-mixed atten- rocket fire and Israeli air strikes. health issues. Israel is mean- the Saudi-led coalition, Saba Net ern Transitional Council [STC] ullatif al-Sheikh said on Mon- suggesting the loudspeakers dance at music concerts and The aerial bombardments on while holding more than 5,000 news agency reported. took control of the resource-rich day the order was in response served a limited purpose. sporting events. Gaza killed 254 Palestinians, Palestinians in its jails. "The transfer of tourists to the island in a move described as a Socotra Island reveals the plans “coup” by the regime of former and programs of the aggressor Yemeni president Abd Rabbuh NEWS MAKERS forces, which are in line with the Mansur Hadi. Zionist schemes to dominate Ye- Now, the Emiratis have a mili- meni islands as well as the steps tary base in Socotra that is used Christie's To Sell Isaac Newton's Rare 48-Kilo Atlantic Croaker towards normalization with the to collect intelligence on mari- Sold For Rs 72 Lakh In Pakistan regime,” it said. time traffic in the Bab el-Mandeb Notes For Greatest Work Two weeks earlier, Yemeni and the Gulf of Aden. Moreover, London: Handwritten notes that writing, the ferment of ideas com- ISLAMABAD: A Pakistani fisher- sources said the UAE is con- they are reportedly working with show one of history's greatest sci- ing out from his pen,” he said. man has sold a rare 48-kg Atlan- tinuing to operate weekly di- the ‘Israelis’ to set up spy bases entific minds in action are going up Keith Moore, head librarian at the tic croaker fish for a whopping rect flights and tours to Socotra on the Yemeni island. for auction in London. Royal Society — the scientists' club Rs 72-lakh (USD 46,706), in one without authorization from the The occupation of Socotra Pages containing Isaac Newton's where Newton was president in the of the costliest seafood transac- government. came two months after the UAE- jotted revisions to his masterwork, 18th century — said Gregory “kept tions in the country, according to Hundreds of foreign tourists backed separatists broke with the “Principia,” are expected to sell up a written dialogue with Newton. a media report on Monday. have arrived on the archipelago once-allied Saudi-sponsored pro- next month for between 600,000 He met Newton and that partner- Boatsman Sajid Haji Ababakar over the past few days using Hadi militants in Yemen, saying pounds and 900,000 pounds (USD ship, almost, between the two of caught fish off the coast of Gwadar bones in medical sciences. visas granted to them by Abu they would establish a self-ruled 850,000 and USD 1.3 million), auc- universe.” The page and a half of them, resulted in refining Newton's in Balochistan province on Sunday, “Some fish are expensive be- Dhabi, these reports added. administration in the war-torn tioneer Christie's said Tuesday. notes for a planned second edition thinking.” Newton eventually gave the Dawn newspaper reported. cause of their meat. But this Images of foreign tourists country’s southern regions. Published in 1687, Newton's “Phi- include comments and diagrams up on the revisions, but ultimately An auction was held and the high- species (large croaker fish) has a have circulated recently across The infighting has dealt a blow losophiae naturalis principia mathe- by Scottish mathematician and as- produced a new edition in 1713. est bid was settled at Rs 86.4 lakh. high demand because parts of it social media, with many activ- to the Riyadh-led military coali- matica” — “Mathematical Principles tronomer David Gregory. The two The document will go under the ham- “However, we settled for Rs 72 are known for their use in medi- ists claiming most are Israeli. tion, which has been engaged in a of Natural Philosophy” — set out the scientists met and corresponded mer at Christie's in London on July 8. lakh following our tradition of cine and surgery,” said Abdul Ra- Reports emerged last month af- military campaign against Yemen laws of gravitation and motion and is while Newton worked on revising “What a collector in the auto- discounts,” Ababakar said. him Baloch, marine biologist and ter an image purporting to show since March 2015 with the aim of considered a scientific watershed. A the “Principia” in the 1690s. graph world is looking for is the Deputy Director for Fisheries, Assistant Director, Environment a group of Israeli tourists ac- reinstalling Hadi in Sanaa. first edition of the book sold at auc- Venning said that when he was greatest minds in history, talk- Gwadar, Ahmed Nadeem said he Development Authority, Gwadar. companied by Emirati security The Western-sponsored bomb- tion for USD 3.7 million in 2016. working on the revisions, Newton ing about their greatest achieve- had never seen a fish fetch a such Similarly, a fisherman caught officers and their assistants on ing campaign has killed tens Thomas Venning, head of books was “fizzing with the energy of one ments,” Venning said. a high price. a large croaker last week off the the island. of thousands of Yemenis and and manuscripts at Christie's of the greatest minds the world has “It's very, very rare to have that com- The Atlantic croaker is in great coast of Gwadar. The fish was sold The development came more plunged the impoverished state in London, said the book “rein- ever seen." “And we can see that at bination. And that's what you have in demand in Europe and China at Rs 7.8 lakh. The Atlantic Croaker than eight months after the UAE into what the UN says is the vented our understanding of the work, the speed with which he's this particular manuscript.” (AP) for its meat and use of skin and usually weighs about 1.2 kg. -PTI established full diplomatic rela- world's worst humanitarian crisis. News Wednesday | 02-06-2021 05 LG Orders Change In Policy ...Covid-19 Attempt To Black After Girl's Video Requesting Market Govt Rice Foiled, Lesser Homework Goes Viral ‘Recoveries Not Deaths Two Arrested Press Trust of India Observer News Service As per the documents produced by the drivers, the rice SRINAGAR: A six-year-old girl's Need Promotion’ SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kash- was loaded from FCI Godown video message to Prime Minis- mir Police on Tuesday foiled an Kralhar and was meant to be ter Narendra Modi complaining Observer News Service attempt of black marketing of transported to Kulangam Kup- of a huge burden of homework government rice and arrested wara, but, instead of taking the through online education not JAMMU: The second wave of two persons in Baramulla dis- rice there, they were on their only won hearts on the internet Covid-19 has infiltrated more trict of Jammu and Kashmir. way to Srinagar for black mar- but triggered a policy change in families than before. The health A police spokesman said a huge keting, the spokesman said. Jammu and Kashmir to lighten My classes are from 10 am till 2 workers have been on their toes, quantity of Food Corporation of The drivers - Mohammad Ja- the pressure on school kids. pm... This much homework is for working odd hours, ever since India (FCI) government rice was mal Hajam and Jahangir Ahmad In a short video posted on Twit- students of Class 6, 7, 10. Why are the first wave hit the nation; the seized from two vehicles. Bhat - were arrested and the ve- ter that went viral, the girl appeals kids given this much homework pandemic has also had an emo- Acting on specific informa- hicles were also seized. to the Prime Minister to ease the Modi sahab? she says. tional toll on them and some- tion, a police party intercepted A case has been registered burden of homework on school The cute video moved Sinha times drained their strength. two vehicles at a checkpoint and investigation in the matter kids. The video has so far garnered who described it as a very ador- Senior Staff Nurse and on the national highway near has been initiated, the spokes- nearly 3.3 lakh views and nearly able complaint . Incharge Critical Care Unit for Hanjiwera area of Pattan in man said, adding, community 19,000 likes catching the attention He directed the department Covid at Government Medi- north Kashmir district, the members are requested to share of Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant to come out with a policy within cal College Jammu, Ajeet Kour spokesman said. information regarding black Governor Manoj Sinha. 48 hours to lighten the burden shares her professional experi- He said during the search of marketing and hoarding in their The L-G has directed the of homework on school kids. ence with great optimism, de- the vehicles, 366 bags of FCI rice areas so that strict action can be School Education department Very adorable complaint. Have spite facing many hardships in were recovered. initiated against the accused. to come out with a policy in directed the school education striking a balance between duty pects Covid to end, Ajeet Kour Meanwhile, the Healthcare 48 hours to ease the burden of department to come out with a and obligations towards family. said, ‘Covid won’t end unless warrior also shared her personal homework on school students. policy within 48 hours to lighten “Every day we witness mir- the society cooperates and ordeal and recalls, ‘One month Assalamualaikum Modi sahib, is burden of homework on school acles. A number of patients re- takes up the challenge, the back, when the second wave how the girl starts her video mes- kids. Childhood innocence is gift cover daily which hardly find people take vaccination and of Covid-19 was at its peak, my Adv Khan Emphasises On sage to the PM as she complains of of God and their days should be any mention in public discourse adopt Covid appropriate be- husband contracted covid in- her teachers giving her too much lively, full of joy and bliss, the L-G and media coverage. I wish haviour’. She also expects that fection and tested positive in Implementation Of Social homework through Zoom classes. said on Twitter. these stories should also be the media starts projecting RAT test. For the first week, he projected so that people’s faith more positive stories around was fine and I took good care of in the health system is restored. the pandemic, so that patients him. At the end of the week, just Sector Schemes In Kulgam If there are some deaths, there are not discouraged from ap- when his condition worsened I are maximum recoveries also.” proaching a hospital in early was expected to join duty’. Reviews Covid Mitigation Efforts In Kulgam FCS&CA Asks Beneficiaries Ajeet Kour says that people stages of the infection. ‘The next week, he was on need to consult a doctor immedi- Ajeet Kour works seven-day oxygen support for three to four To Obtain Receipt From ately after testing positive. ‘More shifts every alternate week at days. Only my kids were there lives can be saved if people get the Government Medical Col- to take care of him. God knows medical help a week in advance’, lege. She says that her work day how my kids managed every- Sale Points she claims. She says, ‘Our efforts ranges between 8-12 hours on an thing, especially their meals.’ have led an 82 year old lady to re- average. ‘When I am back home, I The resentful Ajeet Kour con- RTI Movement Hails Decision cover from Covid. Another wom- make sure I cook for my family as tinues, ‘On one hand I wasn’t an got well after spending 20 much as I can. I also make sure to able to help my husband and on Observer News Service majority of the consumers. days in our ward and when she wear a mask at all times during the other, I was put in quaran- He appreciated Commission- left, she distributed chocolates my stay at home. I don’t want to tine for a week before resuming SRINAGAR: The Department of er Secretary FCS & CA Zubair among us. There are numerous risk my family. I also encourage my duty at GMC. So practically I Observer News Service Deputy Commissioner Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Ahmad & Director FCS & CA such untold and uplifting stories’ friends and family to shop online was not able to help a soul dur- through a power point presen- Affairs (FCS&CA) Tuesday asked Kashmir Dr Abdul Salam for the “The only regret I have is instead of in-person’, she told. ing that period, neither my hus- KULGAM: Advisor to Lieutenant tation presented overall devel- the beneficiaries to obtain re- fresh advisory. He urged upon that a lot of young lives are be- Ajeet Kour has two young kids band, nor my patients. I don’t Governor, Farooq Ahmad Khan, opment profile of the district ceipt from their respective Gov- them to ensure people are made ing lost due to delay in seeking and they are responsibly han- think I've ever felt so helpless!’ Tuesday had a comprehensive highlighting the physical and fi- ernment Sale Centre/ Fair Price aware of this through electronic medical help. Young deaths dling their affairs. Resentfully, Recalling further, Ajeet Kour review of Covid mitigation mea- nancial achievements recorded Shop while receiving ration and print media. leave an extremely negative Ajeet says, ‘I don’t have time to said, ‘Those days were the hard- sures being implemented by the under various projects. He in- from these stores. “Majority of people in J&K impression on the morale of attend to my children. They study est for me. I called home every district administration in Kulgam. formed that 6 projects had been In a press release, the Depart- don’t know what a point of the society as well as of our by themselves on their smart- hour. Some days were more Advisor visited the District taken up in the district under ment said that in case any store- sale machine is as many store- medical fraternity.” phones. I just wish I could restrict hectic and I could only call after Hospital Kulgam and inspected keeper is reluctant to provide the keepers don’t even display it When asked how she ex- their use of smartphones’. three to four hours’. the patient care facilities be- EPUTY Commissioner receipt the same shall be brought on ration stores and getting ing extended there to Covid briefed the Advisor about to the notice of this Department printed receipts is like dream EVERY DAY WE WITNESS MIRACLES. A NUMBER OF patients and Non Covid patients. He ex- Dthe overall functioning of on toll free No. 1800-180-7011 or for consumers. We have been recover daily which hardly find any mention in public discourse and media coverage. I horted upon the hospital man- the hospital informing that there through online mode on the of- demanding this for last more “wish these stories should also be projected so that people’s faith in the health system is agement to put in extra efforts is availability of 120 oxygenated ficial grievance portal i.e. feastjk. than a year now. If all the ration restored. If there are some deaths, there are maximum recoveries also.” towards making the patients beds at district hospital gov.in/jkgrams. stores start using point of same feel comfortable and safe. He besides adequate cylinders and Meanwhile Jammu & Kashmir machines and give printed re- said that the whole medical concentrators are also in stock. RTI Movement hailed the Govt’s ceipts the privilege and loot of fraternity has a special role to fresh advisory to the consumers. Govt ration can be stopped & play in these times of crisis and PMDP including NTPHC Sran- In a statement, Chairman RTI the poor consumers won’t have the society will always remain doo, IPD block at District Hospi- Movement Dr Raja Muzaffar to pay extra money for getting Covid: Budgam’s Recovery Rate indebted to their selfless con- tal, SDH D H Pora, SDH Qaimoo Bhat said that fresh advisory subsidised or free ration. Govt tribution towards fighting this and indoor stadium at Qaimoo, was much awaited as store- must create mass awareness dreaded virus. of which, MCH Kulgam and PHC keepers were not using the among people to demand re- Improves To 82 Percent Advisor inspected the status Srandoo have been completed point of sale machines not they ceipts from ration storekeep- of newly commissioned 1000 while the work on rest of the provided printed receipts to ers, ” said Dr Raja Muzaffar. DC B’pra Urges People To Adhere To Covid SOPs LPM oxygen plant and reviewed projects is in progress. BUDGAM: Deputy Commissioner However, stand alone shops shall He urged people to follow the its functioning briefly. He also While reviewing implemen- Budgam S.A. Mirza Tuesday said remain open in 2 session daily. Re- COVID-19 guidelines and adopt took stock of availability of oxy- tation of social sector schemes, that 9914 patients have recovered garding stand alone shops located the covid appropriate behaviour gen in wards and availability of Advisor stressed upon the of- in the district. He said the recov- in rural areas, he said they shall strictly. He said the administration Covid care and other essential ficers to sensitize the people VOID Expresses Grief Over ery rate has reached 82%. This is remain open daily. He said that has relaxed the lockdown and al- medicines there. about various welfare schemes a good indicator as the daily re- there shall be complete Corona lowed opening of shops on a ratio- Deputy Commissioner briefed tailored for their socio-econom- ported cases have gone down. He curfew on Saturdays and Sundays, nal basis to avoid large crowds in the Advisor about the overall func- ic empowerment. He laid em- Demise Of MK Bhan said that the positivity rate has however, shopkeepers affiliated the market. He appealed to people tioning of the hospital informing phasis on saturation of centrally Observer News Service colleague, they said “we lost also gone down enormously and it with essential service trade as al- to visit markets only in case of that there is availability of 120 sponsored and individual ben- a good friend and affectionate stands now at 4.05%, however, still ready notified are exempted from emergencies and avoid unneces- oxygenated beds at district hospi- eficiary oriented schemes. SRINAGAR: The Veterans of In- colleague”. “ May God grant there is a 34% positivity rate re- the restriction provided he added. sary visits to the markets. tal besides adequate cylinders and Later, several delegations information Department (VOID), eternal peace to departed soul ported from outside containment Meanwhile Deputy Commis- DC said that the district Admin- concentrators are also in stock. cluding transporters associa- a group of retired officers/of- and courage to bereaved family areas, Mirza said. sioner Bandipora, Dr. Owais Ahmad istration is working very hard in Advisor appreciated health- tion, traders association, fruit ficials of Information Depart- to bear this loss” they prayed. He said efforts from all con- on Tuesday called for strict adher- fighting Covid-19 pandemic and care workers for their role in association, Awkaaf Committee ment, have expressed grief and K B Jandial, the former Direc- cerned have been doubled in or- ence to the Covid-19 SOPs amid re- people of the district have extend- fighting and saving human lives. members and tribal delegations sorrow over the demise of M K tor Information, while extend- der to tackle Covid-19 pandemic. laxation in covid lock down. ed their cooperation due to which He said that the government has called on the Advisor and put Bhan, one of their colleagues, ing sympathies, on behalf of the He further said that Mobilisation In a weekly briefing to the Me- visible decline has been witnessed augmented health care facilities forth their issues and demands who breathed his last on Mon- group, with Ajay Bhan the son of General public has been taken dia regarding the Management of during the past few days. especially in the wake of Covid for early redressal. day May 31, 2021 in Super Spe- of Shir MK Bhan and bereaved on aggressively through constant COVID-19 in the district, Dr Owais Dr Owais said that there are 898 and it must be their prime con- Earlier, Advisor Khan visited cialty Hospital Jammu, after a family said that Mahraj Krishan awareness methods. said ease in restrictions should not active covid positive patients as cern to make optimum use of the Sports Stadium Kulgam and in- brief illness. was industrious and diligent of- Regarding relaxation, the DC be taken as victory over virus as on date, out of which only 69 pa- same for saving the humanity. spected the proposed site identi- The group while recalling the ficial, who always worked with clarified that adherence of all fight against the pandemic is still tients are in hospital isolation. He Later, Adviosr chaired a meet- fied for construction of Indoor past they have worked together highest degree of efficiency guidelines and SOP’s, markets going on and there is no room for said the administration conducts ing of officers and reviewed stadium there. He also felicitated with Bhan described him one and dedication during his ser- in the district shall follow rota- any sort of laxity. He said the in- 1500 to 2000 tests daily and wit- development scenario of the the players who have won med- among the most dedicated, hard- vice tenure in Information De- tion pattern and 33% shops shall fection is still there and we need nesses decrease in the positive district with emphasis on im- als and awards in different sports working and honest colleagues. partment. “The Group equally remain open with one open shop to be extra cautious now to avoid cases from 19 percent in May to plementation of various social categories during various sports Paying tributes to departed shares this grief” he added. out of three on alternate basis. getting infected by the disease. below 5 percent today. sector schemes. events held at the UT level.

Forest Department Contests Report, Terms It Misleading Terms It Incorrect, of the factual inaccuracies and myths well as those living far from it, has portation and sale activities of FDCL are as a semi-urban (village) or an urban utilized in a manner keeping in view that one should be very careful of. being propagated in the opinion piece professional done so for the past five happening under the oversight of For- area. Should person “A” be given spe- the common good of the all in consid- “The timber lying in these Tim- Misleading written by Dr Raja Muzzafar Bhat. The years and no crises has taken place est Department, which is bolstering cial subsidy on timber than person eration be it those living adjacent to ber Depots is under various stages first misconception being propagated as alleged in the article.” “checks and balances” mechanism in a “B” on account of former being living forests or far away from it.” of transportation after regulatory by Dr Raja is the idea that the Forest He said that it is to inform read- Government setting. Besides Forest De- adjacent to demarcated forest? Since, He said realisation of revenue for permission is given by the DFO Ter- Observer News Service Department and Forest Development ers that FDCL (erstwhile SFC) was partment de-facto if not de-jure is the both person “A” and person “B” are the Government is also one of the ritorial to FDCL (remember “checks Corporation Ltd (FDCL in short) are already providing timer in erstwhile parent Department for all practical pur- in a relatively same socio-economic important factors in the process. Be- and balances”?) after verification of SRINAGAR: The J&K Forest Devel- at loggerheads on account of delega- “C Zone aka urban areas” prior to poses and FDCL is a sister wing of Forest bracket, the answer to the question sides, Forest Department can provide every cft having been extracted from opment Corporation Budgam, has tion of responsibility of distribution of 2016, before the whole responsibil- Department. Most of the senior officers both from social justice and economic timber on case by case basis under the forest by FDCL by the Forest De- contested the news item carried by timber from former to later from the ity of extraction and distribution of as well as mid-level officers at the helm perspective has to be “Nay!”. That is Kashmir Forest Notice or Jammu For- partment so that every cft is account- some newspapers on May 29, and year 2016 onwards. Besides, another timber was delegated to FDCL from of affairs in FDCL including this author why the Government in its wisdom est Notice for repairing of log huts ed for. Dr Raja has further relied on termed it incorrect and misleading. notion has been expressed by the the Forest Department. Forest De- come from Forest Department & allied has done away with erstwhile “Zona- (kothas) or for construction purposes folklore while stating in his opinion While giving clarification on the author that Forest Department senior partment being the custodian of the wings which itself should debunk this tion System” for the purpose of distri- as mandated in the rules. However, piece that timber is being transport- contents of the news, the Divisional officials and field staff are apprehen- forests is fully involved in the extrac- myth of power tussle between Forest bution of timber at subsidized rates. indiscriminate exploitation of forests ed from these Timber Depots to Gan- Manager, J&K Forest Development sive that such an arrangement would tion activities of the FDCL and regu- Department and FDCL. Three of my “Now AAY ration card holders who for construction of log huts (kothas) derbal, Srinagar and Baramullah. The Corporation Ltd, Pir Panjal West lead to crises. lating legal transportation as well as Range Managers working in Budgam are poorest of the poor are receiving or timber will be detrimental to the fact is that timber is first supplied Extension, Budgam, Parvaiz Ahmad “To this, I intend to inform the sale of timber stocks by FDCL. FDCL Division also come from the For- 50% subsidy over the average auction overall ecology of this fragile Hima- to Concessional Timber Sale Depots Parry, in a communique, put the readers that both Forest Department “The benefits of present system est Department. Dr Raja has further rates of timber irrespective of their layan ecosystem. Dr Raja has further (CTSDs) of Budgam District com- facts of the story on record in light as well as Forest Development Cor- are multifarious. One that Forest De- stated this concern that people living relative position from the demar- stated in his opinion piece that tim- mensurate to demand in such Depots of the points raised by the author poration Ltd (FDCL) are professional partment at field level is now more near to demarcated forests are being cated forests. Which implies, both ber is lying in Palmaidan and Yus- and rest of the stocks are supplied to Dr Raja Muzzafar Bhat. institutions of the Government and involved with its core responsibilities deprived of subsidised timber. type of consumers, those living next marg meadows of Budgam district FDCL auction depots, which are situ- The officer has stated that the both the agencies work in tandem viz. protection of forests from illicit “To that I would like to educate the to forest as well as far from it receive for the past three years or so, which is ated at Shalteng/PC Srinagar to feed concerns expressed by Dr Raja to achieve policy goals of the Gov- smuggling and sale of green timber, readers by constructing a hypotheti- timber at uniform subsidized rates factually incorrect. Both these Timber timber to open market. None of the might be relevant, however, the ernment. FDCL having the sole ob- curbing land encroachment by vested cal scenario. Lets say, there are two depending on their socio-economic Depots fall under the administrative stocks have ever been transported context is factually incorrect as well jective and expertise of extraction interests, afforestation and reforesta- persons viz. person “A” and person standing. Rest of the consumers also and functional jurisdiction of this au- to Ganderbal or Baramulla Districts as out rightly misleading. of timber and its final disposal to tion activities and most recent & “B”. Let’s assume person “A” is a Se- receive timber at subsidized rates thor and I am the best source of in- en-masse since it is financially im- He said “As an important stakehold- achieve optimum revenue for the important being implementation of nior Lecturer who lives near to the viz. 15% below the average auction formation on account as a represen- prudent to do so, though there is no er in the extraction, transportation; UT exchequer while meeting the the Forest Rights Act, which seems to demarcated forests and person “B” is rates. Besides, readers should keep it tative on the Government. Relying on bar on supplying timber to other Dis- distribution of timber business for the legitimate requirement of timber of be core area of concern of the author. also a Senior Lecturer who lives far in mind that timber as a natural re- mere folklore or hearsay is a wrong tricts as per the timber requirement Government, I intend to debunk some people living in vicinity of forests as Two, he said, that all extraction, trans- away from a demarcated forest such source is not a freebee and it has to be precedent in journalistic propriety in such districts.” Wednesday| 02-06-2021 6

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KO VIEW Covid-hit economy ndia’s GDP for the financial year 2020-21 has contracted 7.3 percent, according to the provisional estimates of GDP released by the Ministry of Sta- tistics and Programme Implementation on Mon- Iday. This despite the fact that the GDP had marginally House of Wisdom (Bayt al-Hikmah) in Baghdad, 737 CE risen in the January-March quarter (Q4) grew by 1.6 percent, and the October-December quarter had reported a growth of 0.4 percent. The reason for the deep contraction has been the abysmal performance of the economy in the April-June and the July-September The Incoherence of quarters when the GDP plunged by 24.4 percent and 7.3 percent respectively. This was a result of a strict nationwide lockdown due to the novel coronavirus. Among the other industries, the contraction was visible in trade, hotels, transport and communications. ‘Ethical Objectivism’ With the first quarter of 2021 once again witnessing the curbs on the movement, the GDP is set to suf- Notes on the Muslim Condition and Cavalier Attempts to Understand Islam fer one more drastic contraction. The businesses have come to a halt, some sectors like tourism completely so. The union government could thus hardly lam itself. If the idiom and standards employed afford to go for yet another lockdown. At the same Wajahat Qazi to understand are drawn from other philoso- This is an imperative to not phies, howsoever distinguished, this approach time, it can't afford to let its guard down as far as the only understand ourselves but strict implementation of the measures to prevent the N the nature of a book promotion, that presents problems. So what is Islam? Yet again took the form of an interview carried by I must profess my limitations- scholarly and in- also the world and what it has Covid-19 from spreading deeper into the society. It is Kashmir Observer, ‘Gap Between Muslim tellectual to offer a deeper exegesis. But I will to offer. The world, defined as a tightrope walk for the government. It has far fewer World and the Rest is Growing Wider’, offer an answer that is predicated upon my own options as far as enforcing strict measures to arrest MustafaI Akyol – formerly a journalist in Turkey understanding and experience. it is by dazzling and staggering the spread of Covid-19. And it also has little fiscal and now a Fellow at the Cato Institute- rattles Islam is, as is known, is a monotheistic reli- diversity- cultural, philosophical, space to pump more money into the economy to help off key observations from his book, ‘Reopening gion, that has a set of faith based prescriptions scientific, intellectual and so resuscitate it. So, it is unlikely that the economy will Muslim Minds: A Return to Freedom, Reason for a person to be a Muslim: the kalima shahada (affirmation of being Muslim, by recitation of a on- is a beautiful place to know, get back on track anytime soon. and Tolerance’. These key observations that apparently kalima that states, ‘There no God but God and engage with and understand. This means that the lakhs of jobs that have been form the gravamen of Akyol’s book suggest, in Muhammad (pbuh) is His messenger, followed It is here rather than elsewhere lost will not be created in the near future. Last year, the main, that the world of Islam has regressed by a set of injunctions to pray five times a day, the lockdown triggered a flight of lakhs of labourers because of ‘blind’ textual imitation and disavow- offer charity (zakat), fast during Ramazan, per- that Muslims have chosen to from the cities to their distant villages. This scene al of critical thinking and reason thereof- the form the Hajj pilgrimage. This is the framework abdicate their responsibility may not have replicated this year but the jobs have corollaries of which are freedom of religion and of being Muslim, the core of which, is emphatic and closed themselves. And it once again been lost in large numbers. And they are speech among other things-that Akyol seems to belief in the unity and oneness of God and in is here rather than a particular subsume under the broad rubric of ‘ethical ob- the messenger of Islam, Prophet Muhammad not coming back anytime soon. For that to happen, jectivism’. The analogy that is drawn in the in- (pbuh). There then is the distinguished corpus approach and method that the the economy will have to kickstart again. And this, in terview is of God’s injunction to Prophet Abra- of Islamic law(fiqh), traditions(Hadees), and the problem lies. turn, will not be possible on a sustainable basis un- ham (AS) to offer his son as a sacrificial offering venerable philosophical traditions of Islam and til the country is vaccinated. This would mean prob- that is then later transmogrified into offering of Irfan (roughly mysticism). Admittedly, this is a ably a wait of three to six more months. Perhaps even a lamb. Akyol dismisses this injunction not as reductive delineation. There is more to Islam, more, considering the vaccines are in short supply. a revelatory injunction but as a mere ‘dream’. Islamic history and philosophy but these are the staggering diversity- cultural, philosophical, sci- ... Before dwelling on the interview and offer- core elements. The well spring and font of Islam entific, intellectual and so on- is a beautiful place Until the vaccination takes place, the Government ing my critique, I would, at the onset state that I is the Quran. to know, engage with and understand. It is here will need to display some ingenuity to keep the num- am neither an Islamic scholar nor an authority Given this, and Akyol’s suggestion that rather than elsewhere that Muslims have chosen ber of new Covid-19 cases at a manageable level. And on world religions nor someone who is an ex- Muslims by taking recourse to ‘ethical objectiv- to abdicate their responsibility and closed them- what's more important, ensure that the economy is pert on the Western philosophical tradition- a ism’ – a loaded phrase: how, for instance, can selves. And it is here rather than a particular ap- not halted further. veritably distinguished one that the West, af- humans being human be entirely objective?, proach and method that the problem lies. ter disaggregating it, in different permutations and then employ this as an analytical grid to The Muslim world’s regression does not and combinations draws its well spring from. understand and apply Qura’nic injunctions, accrue from something inherent and intrinsic. My vantage point is that of an average Muslim opens up the proverbial pandoras box. It im- Yes, it has huge problems and issues. But, these other opinon and that of common sense interspersed with my plies that instead of the Quran being made the are a combination of the external and the inter- very basic understanding of Islam and its dis- judgemental view on humans and the human nal, that has made Muslims to retreat, disen- tinguished traditions and, above all the Quran. condition, humans use their faculties to judge gage and indulge in hair splitting debates that The revival of the book Now returning to Akyol’s thesis, the core of the Quran. This suggestion, in turn, then means are, in the final analysis, tangential and indulge which can be gleaned from the title that is sug- that employing human judgement to judge the in blame games. The world has moved on and fair gives refuge to the gestively loaded and rather an incorrect read- Quran, that we Muslims believe to be the word is advancing at a staggering place. However, ing of Islamic history. Is the Muslim mind re- of God, Who we believe is Perfect. This forms advancement and progress, important, in their post-lockdown mind ally closed? And what is the nature of ‘return’ the major critique of Akyol’s thesis. The corol- own right must not be the yardsticks to gauge that Akyol is alluding and referring to? Is this lary of this approach then is that the judgment Islam. This would amount to getting the causal- he pressure to read more is always on. Estimates suggest that alleged ‘return’ the fountainhead of Islam? And, on the Quran and its interpretation becomes ity wrong. If there is a problem, it is with Mus- the most avid bookworm will finish fewer than 5,000 works before they die, and only if they live past 80. To put that into per- what accounts for the Muslim world’s ‘regres- spective, it would take the most voracious reader 140 lifetimes sion’? Does it emanate internally or externally? toT finish what some believe to have been the 700,000 works contained in On the face of it Akyol’s thesis is not original. The Quran should be read, studied and approached by all but the Egypt's ancient Library of Alexandria. The font of his assertions draw from the Muʿtazili Surveys show that in recent years fewer and fewer people were up tradition in Islamic history. While I disavow grid that should inform this study has to be of a special nature and to the task. According to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, in 2017 only 53 per cent of people in the US, the world's largest book market, much knowledge of Mutazili’ tradition but in the character, one that emphasizes getting to know the real message of the said they had read at least one book for pleasure during the previous year, main, this tradition harking back to the Abbasid Holy book. A cavalier, lazy approach in the study of the Quran can lead down by almost 10 per cent since 1992. In 2018, Americans were spending period, does not question Islam and its precepts to undesirable, insalubrious consequences, especially when it is done by on average under 16 minutes per day of their leisure time reading, a de- but roots for a vigorous Islamic rationalism, crease of six minutes since 2013. Publishers had good reason to worry. freedom action and the creation of the Quran. As taking recourse to a different philosophical and intellectual tradition. Then came the pandemic, which continues to devastate industries globally – but not so for the world of reading. In 2020, print works were stated, I do not have the intellectual and theologi- sold at the highest levels in a decade, according to BookScan, an organisa- cal wherewithal to either fully formulate the Mu- common. That is, anyone and everyone can pick lims and not with Islam. tion that analyses trends in the publishing sector. Ebooks and audiobooks tazila’ tradition or offer a vigorous critique. But, and choose from the Holy book, interpret and I am not being in denial when I assert this also saw an increase in purchases. Fiction sales in the UK rose by 16 per with respect to Akyol’s assertions, he appears to apply to his or her life in consonance with her or despite the staggering problems that the Muslim cent. Earlier this year, Bloomsbury, the publishing house responsible for have drawn from this tradition, rather copiously his intellectual faculties, prejudices, biases and world is in the grips of. Yes, we, to repeat, need the Harry Potter novels, spoke of seeing a "ray of sunshine" after it was and then brought to bear a synthesis with some world views. This approach could potentially to and must engage with the world and even forced to increase its profit estimates for the second time in 2021. The downside of all this reading, of course, is that it is a symptom of major aspects of the Western philosophical tradi- lead to conflict within and without. draw, in practical matters, from others. But the the solitude imposed by global lockdowns. While books themselves were tion, mainly liberalism. This is, on my part, not to privilege ‘order’ spirit of this engagement for this must emanate flying off warehouse shelves and into virtual shopping carts, events that But the starting point of a discussion of Is- in the Muslim world over debate and discussion from the world of Islam. Reason and rationality, brought people together to celebrate them were cancelled. As coronavi- lam, its philosophical tradition and other im- but merely to suggest that ultimately the exege- as important and relevant as they are, and as im- rus restrictions ease, however, the social element of bookishness may be portant and significant traditions has to be Is- sis and interpretation of the Quran have to be a portantly these need to be integrated in under- on the rebound, reinvigorated by the pandemic boost to the market. Abu Dhabi Book Fair, for example, is happening next week – a hybrid of digital domain of the experts- a suggestion that is not standing the world from various perspectives, and in-person events with strict safety measures. It is one of the first to be meant to imply monopoly of knowledge by these can only be poor substitutes to understand the held in person for publishers across the world since the pandemic began. experts. Not at all. The Quran should be read, Ultimate Reality and the Word of God. Reality Alongside talks from some of the world's best known authors, there Starting point of studied and approached by all but the grid that cannot be objectified and reified by mere reason. will be conversations around how the industry should adapt to its new- a discussion of Islam, its should inform this study has to be of a special To understand it, reason is an important tool found success, perhaps even the relevance of physical book fairs in the nature and character, one that emphasizes get- and a means but not the ultimate sine qua non. post-pandemic world; after all, the sector saw this boom at a time when philosophical tradition shops were closed, book fairs cancelled and the industry moved online. ting to know the real message of the Holy book. Let Muslims then imbibe this critical faculty to But despite good sales, it is too early to say the pandemic was only posi- and other important and A cavalier, lazy approach in the study of the get a firmer grip on the world and its empirical tive for the industry. The UN estimates that Covid-19 has led to a shocking Quran can lead to undesirable, insalubrious reality but let the truth- esoteric, mystical and 100 million more children lacking basic reading skills. No publisher should significant traditions has to consequences, especially when it is done by tak- divine- be discovered by ways and methods that celebrate if the education of its future market is in jeopardy. The industry ing recourse to a different philosophical and in- emanate from the spirit of Islam. should play its part in helping young readers make up for lost ground. be Islam itself. If the idiom Book fairs and other in-person experiences can be part of the so- and standards employed tellectual tradition. lution. Abu Dhabi's event has space dedicated to educational activities, This is not to say Muslims must close their Views expressed in the article are the with children able to learn from a global mix of authors and illustrators. to understand are drawn minds to other venerable traditions and distin- author's own and do not necessarily reflect the Being immersed in such a physical environment is one way we can get guished scholarship of the world. We need to editorial stance of Kashmir Observer child literacy back on track. And book fairs will still have much to of- from other philosophies, and we must engage with these. It is an impera- fer established readers. The many different events and conversations at literary gatherings show us what is going on in the industry and among howsoever distinguished, tive but only after a robust engagement and un- The author has a Masters with fellow enthusiasts, knowledge that helps us make informed decisions derstanding of our own traditions. Distinction in International Relations from about the books we take home. Pandemic or no pandemic, we need to this approach presents This is an imperative to not only understand the University of Aberdeen, Scotland. Worked as be selective if we can only read a few thousand works in our lifetime. problems. ourselves but also the world and what it has to Associate Editor of Kashmir Observer. The National News offer. The world, defined as it is by dazzling and Wednesday| 02-06-2021 7 The Usher to Guidance Remembering Mufti Faizul Waheed Qasmi

Aaqib Anjum Aafi

Some blessings are rare and singular — scholars such as Mufti Faizul Waheed are such gifts to communities. Their guidance to knowledge and guidance through knowledge are examples of unparalleled favors from the heavens to people. Jammu and Kashmir has lost the reassuring presence of Mufti Saheb but the everlasting light of his knowledge will continue to illuminate the words of Allah for everyone

eath is inevitable but we wish for cer- the matriculation exams and then entered in the drasa Ashraful Uloom. Few years later, he gust 2000, where he shared gems and memora- tain individuals that they live long. Persian class at the Madrasa Kashiful Uloom in started the Jamia Ma’ariful Quran in Bhatindi, ble details about the Quran. These have stayed Allah Ta’ala has kept this emotion by Thanamanadi. The madrasa was closed eight along with his colleagues from the Ashraful alive for everyone to benefit from in the form default in everyone. The passing away months later following which he moved to mem- Uloom, Qari Jamaluddin and Hafiz Nazir Ah- of books the he wrote like “Ahkam-e-Mayyat” Dof scholars like Asir Adrawi, Mufti Abdur Raz- orize Qur’an with Hafiz Muhammad Sabir, the mad, in 1995. They moved to teach in the new (The rules of the Deceased) and “Namaz ke zaq, Usman Mansurpuri and Nur Alam Khalil imam of a Jama Masjid in Rehthal, but could institution from 5 October 1995 onwards. Mufti Masa’il, Qur’an-o-Hadees ki Roshni mai” (The Amini had already devastated us and we sud- memorize only one chapter there. Saheb was slammed with the Public Safety Act issues pertaining to Salah in the light of Quran denly heard in this June’s first morning that the In 1978, Mufti Faizul Waheed went on to in the same year due to some sectarian issues and Hadees). great and noble exegete of Qur’ān, who blessed pursue higher studies in Uttar Pradesh. He en- and released after eleven months. He continued Some blessings are rare and singular — religious gatherings with the deep secrets of rolled in the Madrasa Talimul Qur’an in Muzaf- to teach the discourses of the Holy Qur’an soon scholars such as Mufti Faizul Waheed are such Holy Book, Mufti Faizul Waheed was no more. farnagar and completed memorizing the Holy after but was arrested yet again in May 1997 for gifts to communities. Their guidance to knowl- For an instant, I was not able to accept this real- Qur’an in 1982. He also studied the sciences three years. edge and guidance through knowledge are ex- ity but proclaimed, “Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi of Qur’an recitation there and enrolled in the During his imprisonment, Mufti Saheb amples of unparalleled favors from the heavens raji’oon”. Mufti Faizul Waheed was among the Madrasa Khadimul Islam in Hapur for further wrote his magnum-opus, the first ever trans- to people. Jammu and Kashmir has lost the re- few scholars of Jammu and Kashmir who are education. In Hapur, he studied for two years lation and exegesis of the Qur’an, apart from assuring presence of Mufti Saheb but the ever- widely acclaimed, but no one stood next to him and then in 1985-86, entered the Darul Uloom writing few other booklets. This action of his lasting light of his knowledge will continue to il- in the exegesis. He held this genre of knowledge Deoband, the top most religious seminary in was a lesson for everyone, as Zaki Kayfi, re- luminate the words of Allah for everyone. What with no person second to him. the Indian subcontinent. He completed his for- marked once: a beautiful legacy! A true lover of Allah’s words, he is known mal studies in 1991 and specialised in Islamic We ask Allah Ta’ala to accept his noble to have once said, “The success of everyone is jurisprudence and became a Mufti in 1992. He “sitam se ahle-dil, ahle-wafa ranjur kya honge, works and grant him a lofty stage in the Jan- hidden in the Quran”. also studied some courses privately including gham unki zindagi hai, gham se wo mafrur kya nah. Aameen! Mufti Faizul Waheed was born in Thanaman- an MA in Urdu from the Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar honge” di’s Dodhasan Bala village, in Rajouri. As a kid University in Agra. The author is a Biographical Researcher of 17 days, he lost his father Maulvi Ghulam Hus- Mufti Faizul Waheed came to Jammu in Mufti Saheb continued teaching at Madrasa and Author. Tweets at @AnjumaAqib sain. He studied at a local high school and passed 1992 and started his teaching career from Ma- Ma’ariful Quran after he was released in Au-

Healing Through Prayer and Patience

RASHIDA JAMES-SAADIYA passion a sacred map revealing the importance of tenderness and kind- ness turned inward. It’s important to “ The only darkness we should remember that the unfolding of one’s allow into our lives is the night, spiritual path is complex. We must and even then we have the moon.” also recognize that transformation is a process: in some areas, one may be ---Warsan Shire able to overcome obstacles and experience liberation. In other areas, howev- earning to be mindful of what er, there may be unaddressed areas of we store and release within pain and anxiety. We exist in an imper- our bodies, is an often over- fect world, surrounded by imperfect looked opportunity to expand beings, unpredictability, and adver- Lour hearts and deepen our spiritual sity. There is much to contend with in vigilance. We exist within a world that this world, and our ability to prevent is often intolerant of emotional pain difficulty is quite limited. We simply and too often we cope with its presence lack the power to safeguard ourselves by burying our heartache so deeply we from every heartache. Knowing this no longer recall where it resides. should not compel us to build protec- Internal healing can be challeng- tive walls. Instead, we should aim to ing, but through devotion and self- utilize prayer as both an invaluable surrender, spiritual renewal can be instrument and strategy for deep heal- found within the sanctuary of prayer. ing. God is merciful, uncreated and Supplication is as important to the not subject to change, thus it is eter- human psyche as air is to the physical nally safe to use prayer to unpack our body. It is one of our most underused dreams, hardships, and tears. and underestimated spiritual tools. If we desire greater clarity in our The beauty that arises in listening purpose or deeper and more meaning- and speaking truthfully during acts ful spiritual lives, vulnerability must of remembrance is directly connected be an essential component in our to our ability to remove all barriers spiritual toolbox. Quieting the mind that prevent us from being vulner- of past hardships, allows the heart to able. In this state of devotion, that we seek a spiritual practice which has open the whole of our being to God; the potential to draw us closer to our extending ourselves beyond the pain ing a direct pathway to divine mercy. process of getting to the other side of core, to humanity, to the earth, to all and chaos of this world. Wounds are In her life prayer was medicine, a If we desire greater discomfort seemed impossible. I could heavenly creatures that surround us. often openings to the most beautiful consistent reminder that one should clarity in our purpose or visualize the steps but the path to- God beckons us to trust the process, to parts of the soul, but if left unattended allow pain to visit, to leave its lessons, deeper and more meaningful wards healing appeared difficult and bind ourselves to faith. Its power lies each wound becomes an internal scar. but never to overstay its welcome. In out of reach. My fear of vulnerability beyond the material world, beyond Grief is the glue that keeps us stuck in my youth, my reaction to suffering spiritual lives, vulnerability was an anticipation of future pain. In what can be measured or counted by the past. Faith and vulnerability are was to recoil and place armor around must be an essential time, I discovered that embracing vul- our limited vision. Prayer is a sacred the solvents that set us free. Prayer my heart. And the wounds I consis- component in our spiritual nerability and overcoming the urge to tool, an unseen thread aiding us in begins in the heart, thus it should be tently refused to nurse, grew into toolbox. Quieting the mind numb difficult emotions increased my our return to God. reclaimed as a spiritual compass and scars. I struggled with focusing my ability to nourish my spirit through The Quran lovingly reminds us, mending place for the spirit. Every attention on hope and possibility and of past hardships, allows prayer. Vulnerability is a pathway “Indeed, what is to come will be bet- grievance we hold removes light from instead became enamoured with the the heart to seek a spiritual towards love, healing, and courage, a ter for you than what has gone by” this world. And every scar we nurture process of building protective walls. practice which has the source of perseverance, and possibil- (93:4). Growth is an active process and restores that light. But it is impossible to selectively potential to draw us closer ity. beautiful are those who transform As a child, my grandmother en- numb emotions. In an effort to shield to our core, to humanity, to We cultivate healing when we al- their scars into wisdom by kneeling couraged me to utilize prayer as a ves- myself from pain, I inadvertently cre- low our most vulnerable parts to be in prayer. sel of spiritual comfort and protection. ated barriers shielding and inhibiting the earth, to all heavenly seen. In the absence of fear, one can --- Supplication was a spiritual gift offer- the possibility of joy and growth. The creatures that surround us experience an awakening of self-com- Amaliah.com Saturday| 13-02-2021

life & times Wednesday| 02-06-2021 8 Teens should only use recreational internet, video games one hour daily: Study

Agencies "Interactive technology is widely used to were surveyed and followed. Their average ing learning without alerting teachers or promote children's educational access and age was 13.5 years. adults to alternate activities." arents, take note! A new study has achievement," said lead author Vivien (Wen The results showed that children who Anthony said children in the study who found that middle-school-aged chil- Li) Anthony, an assistant professor at the used the internet, social media or video used technology in moderation (i.e., less dren who use the internet, social School of Social Work and research associate games for entertainment four or more than one hour per day on weekends) expe- media, or video games recreation- at the Rutgers Center for Gambling Studies. hours daily were four times more likely to rienced less boredom at school, potentially Pally for more than an hour each day during Anthony added, "During the COVID-19 skip school than those who did not. Boys due to the positive effects of participation the school week have significantly lower pandemic, technology has been essential to used interactive technology for entertain- in social media, video games and video grades and test scores. The findings of the facilitating remote learning. At the same ment significantly more than girls. Boys streaming such as peer bonding and rela- study appeared in the journal titled 'Com- time, there is a growing concern that exces- also performed worse and showed lower tionship building. Using interactive tech- puters in Human Behavior'. The study was sive technology use, particularly for enter- school engagement levels than girls. nology for entertainment in moderation ad- led by the Center for Gambling Studies at tainment, may adversely affect children's "Such findings are critical, particular- vanced children's cognitive development. Rutgers University-New Brunswick. educational development by facilitating un- ly in light of the recent movement toward The findings suggest that parents place Researchers said that the findings give desirable study habits and detracting from Renmin University of China, analysed the online learning in countries throughout time limits on their children's interactive parents and children a moderate threshold time spent on learning activities." China Education Panel Survey data, a na- the world," said Anthony. "In a learning technology use, and that parents and teach- for using entertainment-related technology The researchers, which include Pro- tional survey of educational needs and out- environment that integrates the internet, ers should help children to develop effective -- no more than one hour daily on school fessor Lia Nower of the Rutgers Center for comes of children in China. Approximately it is easy for children to move across edu- time management and self-regulation skills days and four hours a day on weekends. Gambling Studies and a researcher from 10,000 first-year middle school students cational and entertainment platforms dur- to reduce their reliance on technology.

Office of the Executive Engineer, ‘Narcissism linked to ElectricDivision-2nd, KPDCL, Rajbagh, Sgr ,190008. cyberbullying, bullying offline’ Tel/Fax 0194-2311374 Email ID:[email protected].

Agencies Ms. Fouzia Nazir;I/c Asstt.Engineer (Electric). D/o Mr .Nazir Ahmad Laharwal arcissism is an impor- R/o Natipora Chanpora Nowgam. tant risk factor for both aggression and violence No;-ED-II/Est/PF/739-42 Dated;- 31 .05.2021. as an analysis of 437 stud- “Show Cause Notice” Nies showed that it is linked to online cyberbullying, as well as bullying offline. Subject: Unauthorized absence from duties. The findings, published in the Reference: (i) AEE Hazuri bagh Sub divn’s L/no’s;- 978 , 1052-53 & 88-89 dated 25.02.2019 ,03.04.2020 & 11.06.2020. journal Psychological Bulletin, (ii) This office L/No:70-72 dated 16.04.2020.& 973-75 dated 06.07.2020. showed that the key component of (iii)Superintending Engineer O&M cr-2nd sgr’s L/No;- 166-67 dated 23.04.2020 * & 2335-36 dated 11.07.2020 narcissism is entitlement. (iv)Chief Engineer ; D;KPDCL’s L/No 40556-57 dated 09.03.2021. It also has two peripheral com- *** ponents—grandiose (those with Whereas, you have remained unauthorizedly absent from duties w.e.f 01.11.2019 to till date with the intermediate period of the month of December high self-esteem) and vulnerable 2019 treated on Earned Leave sanctioned vide worthy Superintending Engineer;O&M Cr-2nd sgr’s Order No 121 of 2019 dated 7.12.2019. (those with low self-esteem). bined and analysed data from likely to be "cold, deliberate and Whereas, your SDO vide his office L/No: referred at (i) has intimated this office about the negligence being shown by you in resuming your legiti- The study found all of these com- many studies to provide a compre- proactive" in their aggression. mate duties and recommended disciplinary action against you as warranted under rules. ponents were linked to aggression. hensive view of this research area. They were more likely than Whereas, you were provided an ample period of time to resume your legitimate duties and explain your position , which you have failed to comply "Individuals who are high in In this meta-analysis, they ex- others to be aggressive whether with till date. narcissism are not particularly amined data from 437 independent they were provoked or not, the Wheras, the Higher ups vide their Office communications referred above have taken serious note of such callous and unbecoming attitude from a picky when it comes to how they studies with a total of 123,043 par- study found. gazetted officer holding an important assignment in territorial Sub Divn, which has resulted In enormous administrative inconvenience. attack others," said researcher So- ticipants. But the risk for aggression was Wheras, you have remained completely invisible and your whereabouts are not known since 01.01.2020 till date which tantamount to willful and phie Kjaervik from The Ohio State People higher in narcissism significantly higher when they felt unauthorized absence from legitimate duties and entails to initiate disciplinary action under rules against you. University. were not only more likely to lash provoked, such as being ignored or Now, you are given last chance by virtue of this show cause notice to clarify your position within a period of three(3) days from the date of issuance For the study, the team com- out in anger, but were also more insulted. of this notice and resume your duties forthwith, failing which it shall be presumed that you have nothing to say in your defence and this office shall be constrained to intiate disciplinary action against you as warranted under rules. Indian Systems of Medicine & Homeopathic. 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Period of downloading of bidder documents 31 05 2021 900 Hrs Government Jammu & Kashmir (UT) 3. Bid submission Start date 31 05 2021 900 Hrs 4. Bid submission End date 09 06 2021 1700 Hrs Office of the Executive Engineer, R & B Division Handwara. 5. Date and time of opening of bids (online) 09 06 2021 1800 Hrs QUOTATION 3. Bidsmustbeaccompaniedwithcostoftendersdocumentsinshapeoftreasurychallan pledged in favour of Executive Engineer PHE Division For and on behalf of Lieutenant Governor J&K (UT) sealed quotation affixed with Revenue stamps worth Rs. 2/- are invited for the providing consul- Shopian(Account -0215). tancy service, from registered consultancy firms, which should reach to this office on 08-06-2021 the same date or some other day convenient to the 4. The date and time of opening of bids shall be notified on websitewww.jktenders.gov.inandconveyto the bidder automatically through an Executive Engineer in presence of the quotationers who may like to be present there. In case the last date of receipt of tenders happens to be holiday / e-mail message on their mail id. The bids of responsive bidders shall be opened online on same website in the office of, Executive Engineer PHE Division hartal / curfew the same shall be received on the next working day. Shopian(tender receivingauthority). 5. The bids for the work shall remain valid for a period of 120 days from the date of opening of financial bids. S.No. Particulars 6. Instruction to bidders regarding e-tenderingprocess. 1. Providing Structural consultancy services for balance work with all structural drawings for Construction of a) Bidders are advised to download bid submission manual from the “Downloads” option as well as from “Bidders 8x25m Span Bridge at Khan Tulwari Langate. Manual Kit” on websitewww.jktenders.gov.intoacquaint bid submissionprocess. b) To participate in bidding process, bidders have to get ‘Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) as per Information. Tech- Terms and Conditions nology Act-2000. Bidders can get digital certificate from any approvedvendors. i. The opening authority reserves the right to accept or reject any quotation without assigning any reason thereof. c) Thebiddershavetosubmittheirbidsonlineinelectronicformatwithdigital Signature. No bid will be accepted in physicalform. ii. The quotationers shall quote their rates clearly without any cuttings over writings or alternations. d) Bids will be opened online as per time schedule mentionedabove. iii. Tender fee for an amount of Rs 200.00 in shape of treasury chalan is to be enclosed with the bid. e) It is mandatory for all bidders participating to submit all documents in terms of soft copies in e-tendering website and no documents in terms of iv. The quotation not fixed with revenue stamps worth Rs 2/-. Shall be rejected. Hard Copies shall be entertained. However, lowest bidder will be called for submission of Affidavit/ as well as participating tenderers/ bidders will v. The firm shall have registration with the statutory body on its panels and certificates to be submitted with the quotation. be released after opening financial bids exceptL2. vi. The firm shall have valid GST/CGST registration and PAN registration. Tax shall be deductible as per norms. f) Note: - Scan all the documents on 100 dpi with black and whiteoption. vii. The terms on account of work in question will be made to the successful bidder as and when the funds become available with the depart- g) The department will not be responsible for delay in online submission due to any reasons. ment for the said purpose. h) Bidders are advised not to make any change in BOQ (Bill of Quantities) contents. In no case they should attempt to create simi- viii. The Ist lower quotationer has to produce an amount equal to 3% of contract as performance security in shape of CDR/FDR within 02 days lar BOQ manually. The BOQ downloadedshouldbeusedforfillingtheitemrateinclusiveofalltaxesanditshould be saved with the same name as itcontains. before fixation of contract and shall be released after successful completion of work. i) Price escalation and all taxes: -The unit rates and prices shall be quoted by the bidder entirely in Indian Rupeesand the ix. In addition of above, the contract shall be governed by the terms and conditions as laid down in the PWD form 25 (Double) rates quoted shall be deemed to includeprice escalation and all taxes up to completion of the work unless otherwise, specified. Deduction on account of taxes shall be made from the bills of the contractor on gross amount of the bill as per rates prevailing at the time of recovery. For and on behalf of Lieutenant Governor J&K (UT) j) Bidders are advised to use “My Documents”area in their user on www.J&Ktenders.gov.in portal to store such documents as arerequired. No:1183-86 1. Scanned copy of Valid Registration Card. Dated: 29-05-2021 Executive Engineer, 2 GST RegistrationNumber DIPK-2338/21 R & BDivision Handwara 3 PANCard 4 Affidavit/TreasuryChallan 5 Bid Security Decleration Annexure “A” to Quotation No:1183-86 dated:29-05-2021. 6 Originality of the up-loaded documents is sole responsibility of thecontractor. Engagement of consultant for providing design consultancy services complete 7 The 1st lowest Bidder has to produce an amount equal to 3% of contract as performance security in shape of CDR/FDR/BG within 05 Name of work: Providing Structural consultancy services for balance work with all structural drawings for Construction of 8x25m Span Days before fixation of contract and shall be released after successful completion of work. Bridge at Khan Tulwari Langate.  The bid(s) shall be opened online on above mentioned date or any other subsequent date in presence of the bidders who may wish to bepresent. A Structural consultants  No claim shall be entertained on account of disruption of internet services being used by bidders and are advised to upload their bids 1 Engagement of consultants for providing the structural de- @% of estimated cost/ workdone cost well in advance to avoid any technical snags in lasthours. sign of balance works of with all structural drawings for Con- (which ever is less) 3. Thetender/bidisliabletorejectionifitdoesnotfulfiltherequirementsaslaiddowninNIT. struction of 8x25m Span Bridge at Khan Tulwari Langate as 4. All other terms conditions are as per PWD Form 25 (Double) Agreement Form. required in 4 sets in colour A3/A4 size complete as required . No:- PHEDS/CS/958-71 Note: Dated:- 31.05.2021 SD/- The consultant shall be acreditted approved consultants duly registered with the statutory governing bodies and shall have Executive Engineer to provide the design calculations. DIPK-2289/21 PHE Division Shopian Business Wednesday | 02-06-2021 09 Second Wave, Lockdowns Govt All Set To Implement Petrol, Diesel Sales Drag Down Auto Sales In May Drop 17% In May On Schemes Envisaging Industrial Covid-19 Lockdowns NEW DELHI: India's petrol Growth In UT: Principal Secretary and diesel sales fell by about 17 per cent in May from a KO NEWS SERVICE month ago as restrictions clamped to curb the world's SRINAGAR:- The PHD Chamber of worst outbreak of coronavi- Commerce and Industry and Jammu rus infections stifled demand. and Kashmir State Industrial Devel- Sales of petrol -- used in opment Corporation (J&K SIDCO), cars and motorcycles -- fell Jet fuel sales in May 2020 in an endeavor to foster growth of to 1.79 million tonne in May, were 1,09,000 tonne. start-ups and entrepreneurship in the lowest in a year, accord- Sales volume of cooking ndia's automobile companies 114 per cent growth in its total Jammu and Kashmir, jointly orga- ing to the preliminary data of gas LPG fell 6 per cent year- clocked in dismal sales in May vehicle sales at 2,71,862 units in nized a webinar on schemes of Small state-owned fuel retailers. on-year to 2.16 million tonne Ias the country battered the May compared to the same month Industries Development Bank of In- While the consumption in May 2021 but was 6 per second wave and various govern- last year. The company had sold dia (SIDBI), Credit Rating and Alter- was almost 13 per cent high- cent higher than 2.03 million ments rushed to lockdown states 1,27,128 vehicles in May last year, native Source of Raising Finance for er than demand in May 2020, tonne sold in May 2019. to contain the spread. Auto ma- Bajaj Auto said in a statement. MSMEs of the Union territory. it was 28 per cent lower than LPG was the only fuel to jors such as Maruti Suzuki, M&M The total domestic sales logged Principal Secretary Industries and pre-COVID levels of 2.49 mil- have registered growth dur- and Tata Motors reported a de- 52 per cent growth at 60,830 units Commerce, Ranjan Prakash Thakur, lion tonne. ing the lockdown last year cline in sale in May. as compared to 40,074 units sold in who presided over the event, said that India was under one of the as the government gave free The sales were drawn down May 2020, while the total exports the Industries department is all set to world's strictest lockdowns in cylinders as part of the CO- as a spike in COVID-19 cases and spiked 142 per cent to 2,11,032 implement Central Incentive Schemes, May last year, which brought VID-19 relief package. lockdowns across various states units over 87,054 units shipped out Land Allotment policy, industrial de- all mobility and economic ac- India's new coronavirus cas- hit dispatches. in May 2020, the company said. velopment scheme for the UT, rules tivity to a grinding halt. es have fallen from over 4 lakh Maruti Suzuki The total two-wheeler sales in- and guidelines, Single Window clear- This year, though the infec- to 1.27 lakh and deaths from The country's largest carmaker creased 113 per cent to 2,40,554 units ances and related programmes amid tion rate is much severe, re- the infection dropped to 2,795 Maruti Suzuki India (MSI) on in May 2021 from 112, 798 units in strict observance of all preventive pro- strictions are localised. from over 4,000 a few weeks Tuesday reported a 71 per cent the same month of 2020, it said. tocols and SOPs regarding Covid-19. Personal mobility is not as back, according to health min- decline in total sales to 46,555 During the month, the domes- “Although the prevailing pandemic has hampered as last year and istry data released on Tuesday. units in May as compared to tic two-wheelers sales stood at slowed down the industrial progress more factories have remained "We were near pre-COVID 1,59,691 units in April. The auto 60,342 units, a growth of 54 per but the department is working hard to open while cargo movement level in March 2021, but new major had also shut production cent over 39, 286 two wheelers tackle with the crisis simultaneously between states too hasn't restrictions due to the second from May 1 through May 16 so as sold in May last year while ex- while ensuring growth of business in been as badly affected. COVID-19 wave have tempo- to divert oxygen from industrial ports grew 145 per cent to 180, the UT”, he maintained. Demand for diesel -- the rarily reduced demand for use for medical purposes. 212 units in the month as against Thakur highlighted the signifi- most used fuel in the country both personal mobility and in- MSI said its domestic dispatch- 73,512 vehicles in May 2020. cance of SIDBI’s role towards devel- -- fell to 4.89 million tonne in dustrial goods movement," an es to dealers last month stood at The commercial vehicles sales, oping and financing micro, small May 2021, down 17 per cent industry official said. 35,293 units, down 75 per cent from including exports, were 31,308 units and medium enterprises and hoped from the previous month and "Local fuel consumption will 1,42,454 units in April. Sales of mini in May 2021 as compared to 14,330 that the financial institution would 30 per cent from May 2019. start to look up this month cars, comprising Alto and S-Presso, vehicles in the same month of 2020, greatly help the MSMEs of J&K to With airlines continuing to when second pandemic wave declined by 81 per cent to 4,760 registering a growth of 118 per cent. grow to the fullest. “We are ushering operate at less capacity, jet is expected to weaken." units in May as against 25,041 units Toyota in a new era of industrial revolution fuel (ATF) sales in May were Declining fuel sales reduced in April this year. Sales of compact Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) on with launch of one of the most lucra- mative webinars for much needed schemes of government and banks. 2,48,000 tonne, down 34 per crude intake by refiners, re- segment vehicles, including Swift, Tuesday reported total sales of 707 tive industrial schemes ever in the growth of MSMEs of the UT. PHD Chamber has created a MSME cent over April 2021 and 61.3 ducing the operating run rate Celerio, Ignis, Baleno and Dzire, de- units in May. The company had re- history of our country”, he asserted. Haroon highlighted the credit rat- Mentoring and Guidance Centre to per cent over May 2019. by 85-86 per cent. -PTI clined by 72 per cent to 20,343 units ported wholesales of 9,622 units in Earlier, Senior Vice President PHDC- ing problems being faced by MSMEs enlighten MSMEs about such schemes from 72,318 cars in April. April and 1,639 units in May last year. CI, Pradeep Multani, said that J&K has of J&K emphasizing the need of and extend help to them to avail ben- Sales of mid-sized sedan Ciaz, Even before the state-wide overcome many business challenges making substantial credit available efit of such schemes, he added. declined to 349 units as compared lockdown was declared in Karna- winning the market with active sup- for the entrepreneurs. He said that Chairman PHDCCI, Kashmir, to 1,567 units in April this year. taka, the company had announced port from the government. He said availability of Fintech, SIDBI and Baldev Singh Raina, elaborated the Power Consumption Sees 8.2 Utility vehicle sales, including Vi- its annual maintenance shutdown that this webinar is just one step for- other alternate sources of finances key objective of the session stat- tara Brezza, S-Cross and Ertiga, at its plant in Bidadi from April 26 ward towards honouring the New In- for MSMEs is essential. ing that this would serve as a big Per Cent Growth In May Amid declined 75 per cent to 6,355 units until May 14, so as to enhance its dustrial Development Scheme of J&K. Former President and Mentor of platform for devising ways to foster as against 25,484 in April, MSI said. operational efficiencies, the auto- “We will explore the scope for increas- MSME Mentoring & Guidance Cen- the growth of start-ups and entre- Slow Recovery In Commercial, Exports in May were down 35 maker said in a statement. ing financing from alternative sources tre, PHDCCI, Anil Khaitan, mentioned preneurship in the UT. The webinar per cent at 11,262 units as against M&M and submit any resulting proposals about the alternate sources of fund- also aimed to disseminate and dis- 17,237 units in April this year. Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) to the Department of Industries and ing having potential to significantly cuss various schemes and facilities Industrial Demand Tata Motors said its total sales declined by 52 Commerce of J&K”, he added. bridge the funding gap and are able to introduced by the government as NEW DELHI: Power consumption Tata Motors saw its total domes- per cent to 17,447 units in May Managing Director, J&K SIDCO, change the way the MSME sector ac- well as by SIDBI and NBFCs. The in the country witnessed an 8.2 per tic sales decline by 38 per cent to as compared with April this year. Mohammad Haroon, said that SIDCO cesses credit. He said that finance is businesses in J&K need awareness cent year-on-year growth in May at 24,552 units in May as compared The Mumbai-based auto major would be privileged to be associated the basic need of every company but and handholding to avail the ben- 110.47 billion units (BU), indicating to 39,530 vehicles in April this year. had dispatched 36,437 units to with PHDCCI J&K and organising due to lack of awareness, MSMEs are efits from various financial institu- slow recovery in commercial and The company had sold 4,418 units dealers in March this year. more such interactive and infor- not able to avail the benefit of funding tions of the country. industrial demand of electricity, ac- in May last year. The auto major Passenger vehicle sales in the cording to power ministry data. said its passenger vehicle sales in domestic market stood at 8,004 The slower pace of recovery in as fast as it should have been, in the domestic market stood at 15,181 units last month, down 56 per industrial demand of electricity view of lower base in 2020. units in May, down 40 per cent from cent from 18,285 units in April in May can be attributed to local Last year, the government had 25,095 units in April this year. 2021. Commercial vehicles sales Advisor Khan Pitches For Enhancing lockdown restrictions imposed by imposed a lockdown on March Commercial vehicle sales in the declined by 53 per cent to 7,508 states to curb the spread of coro- 25, 2020 to contain the spread of domestic market stood at 9,371 units in May as against 16,147 navirus amid the second wave of coronavirus. units, down 35 per cent from units in April this year. Economic Strength Of Artisans the pandemic, experts believe. The lockdown was eased later 14,435 units in April, it added. The company said its exports last or programmes for providing an im- Moreover, the two cyclones in a phased manner, but had hit Bajaj Auto month stood at 1,935 units in May as mediate platform to artisans could that hit the east and west coast the economic and commercial ac- Meanwhile, Bajaj Auto reported compared with 2,005 units in April. be done. He asked for working out of the country in May resulted tivities and resulted in lower com- strategies to give a fillip to economic in power outages and lesser con- mercial and industrial demand for activities of the artisans and look for sumption due to rains in different electricity in the country. avenues which liberates them from areas of the country during peak Power consumption in April, economic distress. He said that ur- summer season, they said. 2021, saw year-on-year growth of Indian Economy Grew Before gent steps are needed to liberate the They are hopeful that the com- nearly 40 per cent to 118.08 BU. artisans from the clutches of the mid- mercial and industrial power con- Power consumption in April, Covid Second Wave Struck; dlemen so that they get remunerative sumption as well as demand would 2020, had dropped to 84.55 BU KO NEWS DESK merce and Managing Director SICOP. prices for their products. rise in coming days with many from 110.11 BU over the same While chairing the meeting, the He said that it is incumbent upon states easing local lockdown re- month in 2019, mainly due to Contracts 7.3% In FY21 SRINAGAR: Advisor to Lieutenant Gov- Advisor directed the officers to the government to resurrect the num- strictions imposed to curb the sec- fewer economic activities follow- PRESS TRUST OF INDIA ernor, Baseer Ahmad Khan, on Tues- strengthen the base level of the de- ber of dwindling artisans in order to ond wave of coronavirus after the ing the imposition of lockdown day chaired a meeting of Handicrafts partment and take measures for preserve traditional art and crafts. He number of daily new positive cases by the government in the last ndia's economy contracted and Handloom department to get first uplifting the economic conditions of said that this can be done by hand of COVID-19 has started declining. week of March, 2020, to contain by less-than-expected 7.3 hand feedback about its functioning artisans. He said that the endeavour holding of artisans by providing in- The power consumption in the the spread of deadly COVID-19. Iper cent in the fiscal year and to explore ways and means for re- of the department should be to initi- centives to the artisans, increasing entire month of May last year was Similarly, peak power demand ended March 2021 after growth vival of Kashmir's art and craft. ate adequate steps for helping arti- market coverage and providing a plat- 102.08 BU due to the impact of met or the highest power supply rate picked up in the fourth The meeting was attended by Prin- sans in increasing their production form to showcase their products. the lockdown imposed to curb in a day also slumped to 132.73 quarter, just before the world's lakh crore in FY21 (2020-21) cipal Secretary, Industries and Com- and showcasing their products. The Advisor stressed upon the need the COVID-19 and had witnessed GW in April last year from 176.81 worst outbreak of coronavirus from Rs 145 lakh crore at the merce, Director Industries Kashmir, Advisor directed the officers to ex- for proper implementation of the Acts a year-on-year fall of nearly 15 GW in the same month in 2019, infections hit the country. end of March 2020. Director Handicrafts and Handloom plore possibilities for creating oppor- to safeguard the interests of the artisan per cent in May 2020. showing the impact of lockdown The gross domestic product To regain Rs 145 lakh crore Kashmir, Managing Director J&K tunities for the artisans for showcas- community, by regularly monitoring Power consumption was on economic activities. (GDP) in Asia's third-largest size, the economy will have to Handicraft and Handloom, Director ing their products. He further asked the activities of the Handicrafts dealers 120.02 BU in May, 2019. However, this year, peak power economy grew by 1.6 per cent grow by 10-11 per cent in the Finance Industries and Commerce, Di- them to identify the areas where con- to ensure sale of only genuine handi- Therefore, power consumption demand met improved to 182.55 in the January-March period, current 2021-22 fiscal but the rector Planning Industries and Com- vergence with the other departments craft items to the Tourists/Customers. in May this year has not recovered GW in April. -PTI up from 0.5 per cent in the outbreak of the second wave previous quarter when India of COVID-19 infections last began pulling out of a steep month has disrupted the mo- SHORT TAKES pandemic-induced recession mentum of economic activity in the earlier six months. and many expect the GDP may GDP had grown by 3 per not touch double-digit growth Dir Tourism Visits Gulmarg, Reviews Status Of Social Media Companies cent in the January-March rate despite the low base. quarter in the previous year. Even though daily COVID-19 Begin Updating Names Of The economy, which was fac- cases have come down from a Departmental Assets, Facilities ing a slowdown even before the peak of over 4 lakh to 1.5 lakh, KO NEWS SERVICE repair works and restoration nation among tourism stake- and travel guides are the front- Grievance Officers In India pandemic broke out last year, a crash in consumer demand of the tourists infrastructure holders and he was informed line workers in the tourism Social media companies including Twitter, Google contracted by 7.3 per cent dur- -- constituting over 55 per GULMARG: Director Tour- so that before tourism bounc- that around 90 percent of sector who need to be immun- and Facebook have begun updating the names of ing April 2020 to March 2021 cent of the economy -- and ism Kashmir Dr. GN Itoo es back proper facilities are in the hotel staff, tourist guides, ised and protected by vaccina- their grievance officers, as required by the new fiscal (FY21), weighed down by a unemployment soaring to Tuesday visited Gulmarg place for the travellers. poywallas, and other service tion and 100 percent vaccina- Information Technology Rules, 2021. nationwide lockdown that pum- near one-year high of 14.73 and convened a meeting of Dr Itoo also in- providers at the tion was also important for the melled consumption and halted per cent pose fresh challenges. concerned agencies to re- formed the meeting resort have been revival of the tourism sector. While Twitter India appointed Dharmendra most economic activities. Analysts have warned of view the status of depart- that the department covered under the The meeting was attended Chatur as its interim resident grievance offi- This is the first full-year con- risks to growth from slow mental and other assets at is celebrating World special vaccina- by MD J&K Cable Car Corpora- cer for India, based in Bengaluru, WhatsApp traction in the Indian econo- pace of the four-month-old the world famous tourist Environment Day tion programme. tion, Majid Khalil Drabu, CEO named Paresh B Lal as its grievance officer, my in the last four decades vaccination programme. resort. across Kashmir dur- While express- GDA, Inam ul Haq Siddiqui, based in Hyderabad. since 1979-80, when GDP had Commenting on the GDP num- Laying focus on strength- ing which awareness ing satisfaction AD Gulmarg besides other of- "To contact the Grievance Officer, please send shrunk by 5.2 per cent. bers, Chief Economic Adviser K V ening of assets at the resort, on protection of the at the pace of the ficers and staff members. an email with your complaint or concern and The economy had grown by 4 Subramanian said the impact of Director Tourism empha- fragile environment vaccination of In a separate meeting sign with an electronic signature. If you're con- per cent in the previous 2019- the second wave of COVID-19 on sised upon executing agen- will be carried out. people associated with stakeholders, the Di- tacting us about a specific account, please in- 20 fiscal. Prior to that, the GDP the economy is not likely to be cies to ensure that all the He directed the officers to with the travel and hospital- rector Tourism impressed clude your phone number in full international expanded by 8.3 per cent in large but it is difficult predict if the pending tourism projects involve the local popula- ity sector, Director Tourism upon them to take the op- FY17 before slipping to 7 per country would achieve double- are completed at the earliest tion and stakeholders in the Kashmir urged the officers portunity of present times format, including the country code," WhatsApp cent in the following fiscal and digit growth in the current fiscal. so that these are ready once awareness campaigns and and other staff to encourage and further improve upon said on its website. to 6.1 per cent in 2018-19. The Economic Survey 2020-21 the tourism picks ups again also conduct cleanliness the people to come forward the services quality of the Google also said that "to serve any summons According to data released released in January this year had as the COVID situation im- drives at the resort. for vaccination so that 100 service providers so that or notices in civil proceedings against Google by the National Statistical Of- projected GDP growth of 11 per proves. The Director Tourism also percent target is achieved. tourists leave back with LLC in India", Joe Grier, based in Mountain View, fice (NSO) on Monday, India's cent during the current financial He also sought immediate reviewed the pace of vacci- Dr GN Itoo said hotel staff sweet memories. California can be contacted. real GDP contracted to Rs 135 year ending March 2022. Contd. from front page Wednesday | 02.06.2021 10 Amid Suicides Kouser, an MPFHW for her dedicated service. fungus) in the Union Territory. (PTI) In the last few years Iftikhar, restless as he The Gujjar community also expressed grief that nothing can be fixed,” the mental health He asked the Health Department and District was, had been planning to return to his home. and sorrow over the death of the scholar. specialist continued. “But this cognitive distor- Administration to felicitate such Corona New Guidelines He was trying very hard to establish an ECCP tion needs to be dealt with medically.” Warriors and acknowledge their contribution Principal Secretary to the government, facility here in Srinagar and had moved some Soldier Dies Of This mindset can be fixed by medicalising in the fight against Covid pandemic,” the offi- school education department, a day after LG machines for the purpose as well. But God al- When they went there, they found him in suicide and creating awareness, he added.“At cial spokesperson said. took note of a six-year-old girl’s video message mighty had destined something else for him. a pool of blood with a bullet injury under his the end of the day, we should stop sensa- Earlier, the LG, he said, enquired about Covid to Prime Minister Narendra Modi complaining Rest in peace Ifi. chin, the officials added. tionalising suicide as it can trigger a chain of care facilities at GMC Anantnag including of a huge burden of homework through online. Kumar, a native of Himachal Pradesh, was suicides.” availability of oxygen support beds, Oxygen The video moved Sinha who described it as a Another Shell-Shocked rushed to the nearby military hospital where Notably, Jammu and Kashmir, according to Generation Plants, regular rounds of HoDs and very adorable complaint and directed the de- “The lady was brought in a critical condition doctors declared him dead, the officials said, National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB), record- senior doctors in Covid wards, the functionality partment to come out with a policy within 48 as the shell splinters had severely injured her up- adding police have started inquest proceedings. ed 5,943 suicide cases between 1990 and 2019. of life-saving equipment, availability of tele- hours to lighten the burden of homework on per-body, mainly damaging the chest, head and They said the legal and medical formalities “MSF’s 2015 study revealed that 45 percent medicine services etc. school kids. her face,” a doctor who had treated the patient are underway and the body would be handed of Kashmiri population is in distress,” Dr.Yasir Dr. Shoukat Jeelani, Principal GMC, Anantnag According to the new guidelines issued for told Kashmir Observer. over to his unit shortly after the completion of said. “It has been around six years since then informed the LG that the Hospital is having the the Pre-Primary students, the School Education She underwent a 10-point massive blood process to facilitate his last rites at his home- too, with a lot of trauma in these years.” capacity of 120 Covid dedicated beds with 40 Department has set the cap of 30 minutes a day transfusion for 24 hours, as she had already town. (PTI) As per the information sought under RTI Act, ICU beds, the official spokesperson said. to conduct the virtual classes. lost a huge amount of blood to the explosion.” Srinagar-based law student, Badrul Duja, was He further said that Deputy Commissioner Similarly for the students up to 8th standard, On the morning of May 29, the news once Homeless Beggar informed by the J&K Police, in February this Anantnag, Dr Piyush Singla while giving the the order issued by Singh says, “Online syn- again rattled the Sherkoot village. He said a party of the Municipal Committee year, that from the year 2010 to 2020, Kashmir overview of the Covid containment measures chronous learning may be undertaken for not “The lady identified as Sara Begum w/o was deputed Tuesday morning to clear her witnessed 3024 cases of suicide—with the pan- being taken in the district apprised the LG that more than two sessions of 30-45 minutes each Ghulam Ahmed Rather R/O Sherkoot, ragged temporary shelter outside a veterinary demic year of 2020 leading the decade with 77% of HCW, and 61.78% above 45 years age- on the working days.” Handwara passed away at 05:00 am today,” hospital but they were surprised to find three 457 suicides. group have been covered with first dose of vac- The department also recommended that for an official from the SP Handwara office told plastic boxes containing notes of various de- “Clearly,” Dr Yasir said, “the uncertain situa- cine and 2377 Covid kits have been distributed the classes 9-12th, online synchronous learn- Kashmir Observer. nominations covered tightly in polythene and tion has been escalated by Covid-19 pandemic.” in the District. ing may be undertaken for not more than four At her home, Sara’s husband, a mechanic by a jute bag full of coins. The doctor’s distress diagnosis comes when “Regarding Oxygen Supply and demand in sessions of 30-45 minutes each on the working profession, is inconsolable, unable to accept the As soon as the information was shared, I im- people are facing financial issues, employment the District, it was informed that Oxygen plants days. tragedy that has maimed his fate. mediately deputed a police party along with a blues, emotional stressors, change in family with a total capacity of 2350 LPM in GMC Stating the specific guidelines related to “Her other six children have taken their magistrate. After hectic efforts of several hours, ties, domestic abuse and helplessness. Anantnag and 500 LPM at Trauma Hospital Preschool students of Grades-1 and II, the govern- mother’s and sibling’s clothes since morning the counting revealed a total amount of Rs All these factors, mental health experts say, Bijbehara are functioning properly, besides ment has asked the School Education Department and are not willing to part with them,” Bilal 2,58,507, Samyal said, adding the money which are contributing towards harming the mental 1500 LPM shall be augmented through 1000 to plan joyful learning experiences for digital and Ahmed, close relative of the family said by was kept under lock in a trunk with full details health and creating a risk factor for suicide. LPM Oxygen Plant at GMC and 500 LPM oxygen online learning as they do for face-to-face. telephone. “The eldest son, who is in the army, would be handed over to its rightful owner on Demonstrating the same mindset, a man from Plant at Trauma Hospital Bijbehara,” he said. “Daily life experiences must be shared for wants to know when his mother will return Wednesday. Indira Nagar Sonawar lately tried to end his life The DC, as per official spokesperson fur- enhancing their competency and interest- home.” The woman was living on alms and had by jumping into Jhelum near Abdullah Bridge. ther informed that Covid Care Centres in all ing assignments shall be given to the children Even though there were times when her saved the money in plastic the boxes, he said. However, he was rescued by the river police. Panchayats of the District have been estab- such as listening, and reading, stories followed family faced financial problems, the shell-con- Her whereabouts are not known. Nobody “But it’s not possible for the police to stop these lished and a 24x7 “Pukaar” helpline is func- by activities like drawing inferences, adding or sumed Sara had always put up a brave face and knows from where she had come but she had suicides every time,” a top police officer said. tional in the District which serves a one point changing the climax at the end, picture reading, carried a jovial smile with herself, while her been roaming in the vicinity of the veteri- “Parents, teachers, preachers and doctors contact for the people to register their queries art and craft, puzzles, simple observation proj- daughter was always respected for her com- nary hospital and bus stand for over 30 years, should come forward to deal with the issue.” regarding Covid and other grievances for the ects and learning new words,” reads the order. passion and brilliance. Samyal said. Suicides, Dr. Yasir said, can be prevented routine issues. The School Education Department has also “This isn’t just one family’s loss but an irre- The officer lauded the Municipal Committee through proper intervention. “A team of 67 doctors and experts are de- directed to organize brief and casual meetings placeable damage to every single person of our employees for their honesty. (PTI) “If anyone has any suicidal thoughts, s/he ployed for providing telemedicine facilities with the parents and children through video village,” Bilal said. Bear Attack Leaves needs to seek help from a professional,” he said. which has been functioning since May 01, 2021 conferencing occasionally and give them a “Even though no relief can bring them back “They can share it with their friends or fam- in the district and has provided telemedicine chance to narrate their feelings and experiences now, the government should provide assis- the district hospital Handwara by locals for ily, avoid isolation and keep themselves busy. facilities to people via 8040 calls,” Singla said, tance to the family living in penury,” Bilal add- treatment. However, the doctors there referred Avoiding problems can burden you and lead to as per official spokesperson. PDP Leader Parra ed with a sense of grief. him to Srinagar’s SMHS hospital for advanced a bigger problem.” Later, the LG inspected ‘Shifa’ multi-facility/ who said some political functionaries were At the same time, the wailing relative said treatment. That ‘bigger problem’ lately reared its ugly multipurpose mobile van which provide on-spot misusing their power and helping militants. that if there’re dead-shells in the forests fre- According to reports, the condition of the head when a boy walked inside a south Kashmir facilities viz RAT testing, Vaccination and distri- It was alleged that these politicians, under quented by villagers for firewood, then why do teenager was life threatening. orchard to record his pre-suicide video. bution of masks & hand sanitisers to the general a criminal conspiracy, had established clandes- the army and police leave them unchecked? “I sacrifice my life for all the teachers who public especially in the rural and far flung area. tine connections and relations with different “If these forests would’ve been marked as Man Held With Fake have not been paid for the last two years and I Dr. Arun Kumar Mehta, Chief Secretary, Pakistan-supported militant and secessionist danger zones, maybe, our loved ones would notes of Rs 2000 denomination from his can’t tell you how much trouble I’ve had to this Nitishwar Kumar, Principal Secretary to the organisations operating in Jammu and Kashmir have been alive,” Bilal said. possession. day which is why I was forced to take this step LG, Pandurang K Pole, Divisional Commissioner for a number of reasons. In a press release on May 26, the police said “He has been arrested and shifted to Police today,” the 24-year-old Kulgam boy said. Kashmir, Vijay Kumar, IGP Kashmir; Dr It was also alleged in the case that the con- that a case under relevant sections of the law Station Kralgund where he remains in custo- The cause of his suicide, as narrated by the Mushtaq Ahmad Rather, Director Health spiracy was hatched for furthering the politi- has been registered in the concerned police dy,” the police spokesperson said. deceased, was his father’s two-and-a-half year Services, Kashmir and other senior officers ac- cians’ clout among the local populace, counter- station and an investigation has also been Accordingly, he said, a case FIR No. 31/2021 pending salary. companied the LG during his visit. ing the influence of rival political parties and initiated. under relevant sections of law has been regis- But while the majority of Kashmiris are their members, protecting their own financial Kashmir has been enduring the deadly fron- tered at Police Station kralgund and investiga- currently asking—“Is it a way to deal with the Bring Positivity and business interests and with medium-term tier flare-ups and explosive situations for years tion into the matter has been initiated. problems?”—the mental health experts say the official spokesperson said. The meeting was motives of winning the trust of “the Pakistani now. Since the fortification of Line of Control, extreme step only adds more problems for the attended by Director SKIMS Soura, all Deputy establishment, dealing with subversion in the Indo-Pak belligerence has worsened, re- HC Seeks Govt’s family and the society. Commissioners, CMOs through video con- Kashmir, including those in the United Jihad sulting in a huge number of casualties on both Jammu and Kashmir. ferencing, Mission Director NHM, GM DICs, Council”. sides of the fence. He has also sought a direction to the govern- J&K Govt To Incharge Isolation, DD Health, CMOs, Nodal These politicians have allegedly supported Before the LoC armistice of 2021, both the ment to formulate a medical and life insurance measures in the district, an official spokesper- Officer, Incharge CCRK and others. militants and secessionists, directly and some- sides have been vehemently accusing each oth- policy for the welfare of the advocates and son said. The LG, he said, called for institution- At the outset, the official spokesperson said times through middlemen, by way of paying er of breaking the 2003 ceasefire agreement. their family members practicing before the alizing the three-tier of patient care within the that the Div Com impressed upon making money and organising select physical attacks But it is not just the falling shells that have High Court and District Courts within Jammu hospital by categorizing nurses in three modes, proper utilization of covid management re- through militant elements, it was alleged. They killed innocent civilians in the frontier areas, and Kashmir. to be implemented across the UT. sources for containment of spread of virus and also facilitated movements of militants and the littered shells have also proved to be lethal “Since the pandemic started, many advocates “First category of nursing staff for registra- better mitigation. transportation of their arms and ammunition. and have claimed many lives in these extreme- (contracted) Covid and some were also hospi- tion and counseling of patients, second for “He said that bed capacity should be put to In furtherance of the criminal conspiracy, ly sensitive areas. talized,” the petitioner said, adding, “To bear timely medicines & injections, and third group use even at panchayat level. All facilities in- these “unprincipled political party functionar- Till 2015, around 187 casualties of the lit- the medical expenses, they approached various for hourly monitoring of oxygen inflow to pa- cluding ventilators at all health facilities are ies” assisted and aided the militants and se- tered shell explosion have been reported in members of the Bar for financial aid whereas tients as per the requirement. This will ensure made functional for patient care,” the official cessionists in intensifying the war against the J&K, out of which 93 have been minors. there was no assistance by the (officials).” the best possible care for patients,” Sinha said, spokesperson said, Union of India with the main objective of ulti- After becoming the latest victims of the lit- On consideration of the matter, the Court as per the official spokesperson. He further said that the Div Com said that the mately making Jammu and Kashmir cede from tered shell, Sara and her daughter are now bur- observed that on May 5, it had issued notice to He directed the Principal GMC, Anantnag facilities created for testing including RAT and the Union”, it was alleged in the case. ied in a small graveyard on an elevated ground the officials for filing their response. However, and CMO to categorize the nurses into the RTPCR and vaccination should also be put in The Jammu and Kashmir Police had also car- just near their home. the court said that response has not been filed. above-mentioned modes to provide better care use in full capacity and putting these facilities ried out an Internet Protocol Detail Records (IPDR) “Maybe,” lamented their relative, Bilal, “Sara Subsequently, the court directed senior to the patients. in proper use shall enable to not only achieve analysis of Parra, the PDP youth wing president, to was never meant to see her daughter as a bride.” Additional Advocate General to ensure filing of While taking a comprehensive review of test- progress in the vaccination but also help in probe allegations that he was in touch with seces- It’s been five days since Gulnaz succumbed to reply by or before next date of hearing. ing and vaccination rate of the District, the LG, bringing down the death rate in the valley. sionists and militants across the border. her injuries but her fiancé is reluctant to leave “The Government shall come up with clear as per the official spokesperson called for scal- “Stating that the positivity rate was still The IPDR helps track the details of a call her home where for the first time he saw her. stand regarding release of the amount as fi- ing up of testing in Micro containment zones above 5 percent in most of the districts, DCs or message generated by a phone device and Almost eight months back, Sara’s “hospita- nancial aid to the lawyers on the patterns of and areas with high positivity rate on priority were instructed to focus on covid management includes details like the number from which ble” daughter was engaged to a Bandipora man already issued guidelines in the previous fi- to break the chain of transmission and provide instead of economical activities unless cases the call was made, destination port, start and and the couple was supposed to get married by nancial year, when similar type of lockdown/ required care to Covid positive individuals. down to the comfortable level during gradual end date and time. Parra’s lawyer have denied the end of June this year. restrictions were imposed on account of “Underutilization of Testing and Vaccination unlock period in their districts,” the official all the charges during various court proceed- But the travesty of nature was such that Covid-19 Pandemic,” the court added. (GNS) capacity is not acceptable. The Health spokesperson said. ings, and claimed that his client, who won the even before Shahid could see his fiancé as her Department and District Administration at all The Div Com, he said, emphasized on proper District Development Council elections last spouse, the dead-shell devastated his life. LoC Truce Holding levels must work on a mission mode to ensure covid mitigation to bring down the positivity year, was being made a political scapegoat. “Shahid is yet to come to terms with the be- a responsible member of the comity of na- that testing and vaccination is being done at rate by to below 5 percent by next week and In March this year, Parra was chargesheeted fallen tragedy,” Abdul Hamid, a close relative tions where we have displayed maturity, re- par with their available capacity to reduce the below 2 percent in a month. Pole, he said, also by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) and of the family told Kashmir Observer. “He has straint and humanitarian outlook during the positivity rate,” Sinha said. stressed on putting up all required facilities it was alleged that he had paid Rs 5 crore to hardly eaten anything since Gulnaz passed.” trying times of Covid pandemic,” he said. The official spokesperson said that the LG at artificial testing labs and directed SKIMS to the son-in-law of Hurriyat Conference leader When Shahid and his family had come to see India and Pakistan had on February 25 this termed strong health care system at grass root ensure recruitment of lab assistants and data Syed Ali Shah Geelani for keeping Kashmir Gulnaz, Sara has become anxious. She always year released a joint statement announc- level as key to tackling the ongoing pandemic entry operators on a fast track basis. in turmoil after the death in 2016 of Burhan wanted a sober person as her daughter’s better ing a ceasefire along the LoC, following talks and asked the concerned officials to ensure As per the official spokesperson MD NHM Wani, who was then the poster boy of Hizbul half. It wasn’t Gulnaz’s beauty that had lured between their Directors General of Military linkages of Panchayat Covid Care Centres with deliberated on the progress made in the daily Mujahideen militant group the family but her hospitable nature and good Operations. The two countries had earlier PHCs, besides availability of Doctors for consul- Testing, contact tracing, vaccination, positivity The NIA accused Parra, who was arrested oratory skills that left a lasting impression on signed a ceasefire agreement in 2003 but it was tation with the patients. and recovery rate, random sampling and in- last November, of being involved with banned Shahid’s family. repeatedly violated. “Senior Medical faculty members, doctors crease in red zone areas. militant groups like Hizbul Mujahideen and “It would take a long time for Shahid to come Lt Gen Joshi said the direct benefactors of the and consultants must visit PHCs, CHCs and “Div Com emphasized on proper monitoring Lashker-e-Taiba. out of this shock now,” Abdul Hamid said. “Or fresh ceasefire understanding between the two CCCs for proper monitoring of healthcare facili- of home isolation patients, increase in vaccina- The NIA alleged that after the death of Wani maybe he may not.” countries have been the people residing along ties,” Sinha said, as per official spokesperson. tion of all including employees and submit- in an encounter with the Army in July 2016, the Line of Control. He further said that the LG stressed on the ting certificates to respective DDOs, furnish- Parra got in touch with Altaf Ahmad Shah, alias Holy Quran’s Gojri The most direct dividend of this CFU has need to generate awareness among rural popula- ing of reports on covid packages, audit reports Altaf Fantoosh, and asked him to ensure that improvement he remained on the life-sup- been for the people residing along the LoC, tion about available health care facilities at Covid of fire and exigency of designates properties the Valley was kept on the boil with wide- port system. who have reaped the benefits of peace and Care Centres and remarked that the information and timely rebuttal and correction of rumours spread unrest and stone-pelting. Considered as an authority is Islamic juris- tranquility for last three months and have been flow to the people must be a continuous process. spread on social media,” he said. In January this year, Parra was granted bail prudence, he was an alumni of Darul Uloom able to go about their daily lives without the “He also underlined the need to encourage by the NIA court, which said there was no ref- Deoband and served as the patron of an Islamic fear of imminent peril and danger,” the Army people, especially those who tested positive or Govt Fixes Rs 400 erence to him in the original, as well as the seminary, Madrassa Markaz Maarif-ul-Quran Commander said. having Covid symptoms to isolate themselves at “In exercise of the powers conferred by sec- supplementary charge sheets presented in July located at Bhatindi in Jammu. However, he said the ceasefire agreement CCCs for the safety of their family members, be- tion 2 of the Epidemic Diseases Act, 1897 (3 and October last year respectively. Several rounds of funeral prayers in small will have no impact on the counter-militancy sides containing the impact of the virus,” he said. of 1897) and in partial modification of notifi- However, he was arrested by the CIK wing in groups were held for the deceased at the lawns measures being undertaken by the state forces. “The Lt Governor asked the DCs and SPs to cation S.0 337 dated 29 th October, 2020, the the case related to nexus between mainstream of the seminary and he will be laid to rest in a The ceasefire understanding has had no effect lead the containment activities in their respec- Lieutenant Governor of the Union territory of politicians and secessionists, and continues to nearby graveyard later in the day. on our counter-militancy operations along the tive districts and ensure effective implementa- Jammu and Kashmir hereby directs that no pri- be in jail since then. His bail was rejected by A strong posse of policemen was deployed LoC or the hinterland, which continue unabated. tion of containment measures and strict com- vate laboratory shall charge any amount more the NIA court in Srinagar. in the area to ensure there is no violation of “The troops are maintaining their operation- pliance of Covid protocols,” he added. than Rs. 400/(Rupees Four Hundred Only) for Covid-19 guidelines, officials said. Besides al preparedness at 100 percent efficiency in The LG, as per the official spokesperson also RT-PCR Test for COVID-19 inclusive of GST/ Hailstorm Damages translating the Quran into Gojri, he had also order to ensure that the response to any mis- called for collaboration with PRIs, besides di- Taxes if any, cost involved in pickup, packing by the sudden change in weather system can authored several booklets on Islamic teachings. adventure by the adversary or militants would recting BDOs, Tehsildars and other Government and transportation of samples, documenta- only be quantified after a field survey in the af- The death of the Islamic scholar was con- be met with a swift and punitive response,” the officials for ensuring vaccination coverage tion and reporting in the Union Territory of fected areas. High speed winds and rains were wit- doled by various political, social and religious Army Commander said. as well as proper functionality of Covid Care Jammu and Kashmir,” reads the order issued by nessed in rest of the valley, the officials said, adding organisations, who termed his passing away as He said the understanding provided an op- Centres in Panchayats. Financial Commissioner, Health and Medical data regarding damage, if any, was being collected. a big loss for the society. portunity for the troops deployed along the Meanwhile, the LG addressed the faculty Education department Atal Dulloo. Terming his passing away as an “irreparable LoC to enhance defense preparedness and take members at GMC Anantnag, who are serving Iffi Loses Battle loss”, Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress force protection measures. on the frontline of Covid-19 pandemic and en- 32 Deaths, 1,895 law graduate from the University of Kashmir Committee (JKPCC) President G A Mir said he Giving details, he said that the year 2020 saw couraged them to continue working with the officials said. and a trained Radiographer. Radiography was credited with first translating the Holy almost 5,000 ceasefire violations (CFVs). “In utmost dedication and zeal to effectively con- Out of the fresh cases, 633 were from the brought him fame as he scanned thousands Quran into Gojri language, which was indeed 2021, there were 413 violations in January and trol the spread of Corona Virus. Jammu division and 1,262 from the Kashmir of people for various ailments at the popular a big contribution. 315 CFVs till February 24,” he added. During his words of appreciation for the division, they said. Modern X-Ray Clinic opposite Neelum Cinema JKPCC chief spokesperson Ravinder Sharma “Our efforts to ensure zero infiltration is a Corona Warriors, the LG, as per official spokes- The officials said Srinagar district recorded which had been founded by his late father Dr said he was a learned scholar and always synergised application of man and machine person remarked that – “The selfless determi- the highest of 304 cases, followed by 218 in Hakeem Maqbool. worked for peace and religious brotherhood. wherein technology-driven solutions have nation of our medical fraternity to save lives Jammu district and 185 in Pulwama district. In 1997 when Kashmir Observer was estab- J&K Apni Party president Altaf Bukhari, in his aided the troops to maintain a strict and con- makes them the greatest hero of our time”. The number of active cases has dropped to lished Iftikhar volunteered to be part of this condolence message, said his demise has creat- tinuous vigil along the LoC and also the anti- Sinha also interacted with Dr. Owais H Dar, 33,276 in the Union Territory, while 2,55,145 new media project. He left the job at the clinic ed a void in the society as he was an inspiration- infiltration obstacle system,” Lt Gen Joshi said. Consultant Radiologist at GMC Anantnag. Dr. patients have recovered so far, the officials said. to his lieutenants and joined Kashmir Observer al personality towards the right path of peace. The armed forces as a vector of Comprehensive Dar selflessly served the people through on- The death toll due to the disease rose to as its first General Manager. His foray into “His work and contribution to the society as National Power (CNP) are aware of their duties line and tele-consultation while he was in 3,939 as 32 patients died in the past 24 hours. media scape was purely out of his passion for an intellectual who translated the Holy Quran and responsibilities and are committed to be quarantine. Meanwhile, the officials said, there were Kashmir. He remained associated with KO till into Gojri Language and also authored several the imposers of national will both in kinetic and “The Lt Governor also appreciated Shabina 10 confirmed cases of mucormycosis (black he decided to shift to Delhi in 2007. books will always be remembered,” he said. non-kinetic domain, he said. 11 Wednesday | 02.06.2021 SPORTS ICC Gives BCCI June 28th IND Vs NZ, WTC Final Climbers From Pahalgam- Trent Boult Feels New Deadline To Decide On Based Mountaineering Zealand Is In Great Place Hosting T20 World Cup Institute Scale Mount Everest To Create History Observer News Service Press Trust of India spend time with his family after the suspension of the IPL mid-season. SRINAGAR: Braving all odds, three LONDON: The qualification pro- However, the seamer, who will climbers from Pahalgam-based cess for the World Test Champi- leave for the UK on Thursday, is Jawahar Institute of Mountaineer- onship final is still a bit of enigma hoping to be a part of the second ing and Winter Sports (JIM&WS), for Trent Boult but the New Zea- fixture. on Tuesday successfully scaled land pace spearhead is confident "Once I step foot in the UK, get Mount Everest. that his team is capable of creat- that chance to smell the English The first of its kind expedition ing history when it clashes with fresh air and see the ball move of JIM&WS was held in collabora- India for the inaugural title. The around a little bit I'll definitely be tion with Nehru Institute of Moun- WTC final is scheduled to be held in excited," he added. taineering (NIM) and successfully Southampton from June 18-22. The left-arm seamer, who plays summited Mt Everest (8848.86m) at 0620hrs on June 1st. Press Trust of India demic, the tournament will shift Mohammad Iqbal Khan, Mahfooz to the UAE after it gets done with Elahi, both residents of Jammu and NEW DELHI: The International hosting the IPL, which finishes like- Kashmir, and Chandra Singh Negi, a Cricket Council has given BCCI time ly on October 10. resident of Uttarakhand formed the till June 28 to take a call on wheth- BCCI may retain the hosting core of the expedition which was er it would host the marquee T20 rights in that scenario. The BCCI led by Principal, JIM&WS, Colonel World Cup in India amid the threat is also mulling a couple of more l S Thapa, an ace climber who has JIM&WS, which was formed in zation process. The team also suc- posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. windows in 2022 in case October- scaled Mt Everest twice. 1983 and trains students in moun- cessfully summited Mt Lobuche The ICC Board met virtually on November is not feasible in India. While Iqbal Khan and Chandra taineering and skiing. on 24th April, considered a tough Tuesday with India being repre- "The BCCI is very keen on organ- Negi are employed with the Indian The expedition was flagged off peak of the Nepal Himalayas. sented by BCCI president Sourav ising a global tournament in India. Army, Mahfooz Elahi is a civilian on 1st April at Delhi by Joint Secre- It was for the first time that the Ganguly and secretary Jay Shah. They don't want to let it go. There instructor at JIM&WS. tary, Armed Forces. Flags of both National Institutes The T20 World Cup is due in Octo- are two more windows that are be- The expedition was the first The team reached Everest base along with national flag were hoist- ber-November this year. ing explored by the ICC Board. One time that the two mountaineer- camp (5364m) on 12th April and ed on an international peak. The As reported by PTI, the BCCI is February 2022 but then it could ing institutes (JIM&WS and NIM) after proper acclimatization, be- expedition was supposed to take sought a month's time and the ICC coincide with ICC Women's 50 over have collaborated. It was also the gan climbing Mt Lobuche east place in 2020 but had to be post- board unanimously agreed to give World Cup. So this could be a bit first international expedition for (6119m) as part of the acclimati- poned due to COVID-19 restrictions. that for a detailed assessment of tricky," an ICC board member said. the health situation in the country, "The other option that BCCI has which has been left battered by a is to try out in June just after the "The way the group has trav- for the Mumbai Indians in the Indi- second wave of the raging pandemic. next IPL but then you have to find elled and performed around New an Premier League, is also optimis- "Yes, the ICC board has agreed a cluster of cities where monsoons India Cricketers To Tour England With Zealand and the world, the boys are tic about turning up for the second to BCCI's request and they will won't hit at that time. Also in four in a great place to hopefully create half of the currently-suspended have time till June 28 to decide on months, can you have another T20 Families, No BCCI Official For WTC Final a bit of history," Boult told reporters T20 League in the UAE. hosting the T20 World Cup in India. World Cup in Australia?," the ICC at the Bay Oval. Last week, the BCCI approved They will come back to the board board member questioned. Press Trust of India "Everything is feeling good with the IPL's resumption in September next month with a concrete plan," It is also learnt that BCCI has what lies ahead, a big stage for the in the UAE. The league was sus- a source close to the ICC Board told stated that the waiver of Rs 900 NEW DELHI: The families of play- World Test Championship final, and pended last month after multiple PTI on Tuesday. crore tax for the said event is be- ers and support staff of both the hopefully I can get over there and cases of COVID-19 were reported If the BCCI is unable to host the ing discussed with the government Indian men's and women's cricket be part of that second Test (against inside the bio-bubble. event in India given the looming and the board will be kept updated teams will be allowed to accompa- England) as well," he added. "Looks like it's moving forward threat of a third wave of the pan- about any developments. ny them during their lengthy tour "I've taken a while to understand to the UAE where it ran very nicely of England this month, a senior the process with qualifying, how last year. So if I get the chance I'll be BCCI source revealed on Tuesday. everything works with the points, looking forward to finishing that The BCCI had put in a request still think no one knows how that campaign off nicely," Boult said. that the players be allowed the actually works, but to get into that "Things escalated pretty quickly Good To Have Men's Team company of their loved ones given final the excitement is ramping up over there. I was very grateful to get that they have to spend a consid- now," Boult said. that opportunity in the IPL to play Around, Says India Women erable amount of time in a bio- Talking about the Dukes ball, on that stage," he added. secure bubble because of the Co- which will be used for the WTC fi- New Zealand wicket-keeper Captain Mithali Raj vid-19 pandemic. nal, the 31-year-old said: "I haven't batsman Tim Seifert was one of the However, it is learnt that none of had too much experience with it, players to contract COVID-19 dur- Press Trust of India the girls are playing this format for the BCCI office-bearers, including there for the time being. ton which is a part of the Hamp- played a handful of Tests over in ing the IPL. the first time, so it can really help president Sourav Ganguly and sec- "As far as I know, the ECB didn't shire Bowl property. England. It reacts a lot differently, "What happened to Tim was re- MUMBAI: Travelling with the In- them if they talk to them and gain retary Jay Shah will be present for grant permission to them (Gan- The women are supposed to then you have to weigh in all these ally unfortunate. They guy was feel- dian men's team will be a good experience from their tours," she the World Test Championship final guly and Shah). Normally, admin- travel to Bristol on completion of different venues." ing very upset. You can imagine it opportunity for the inexperienced said during a virtual pre-departure against New Zealand in Southamp- istrators go before the Test match their hard quarantine in South- "I'm sure the boys are very ex- would be quite an isolating feeling women players to pick their brains press conference. ton from June 18-22, due to the strict but as per quarantine rules, since ampton. cited to get it in their hands and see being there not really knowing how on the rigours of Test cricket ahead The one-off Test in Bristol from quarantine rules of the country. they are not playing members, Both Indian teams have served it move around. Hopefully we can you'll get home and when. It's the of the one-off game against Eng- June 16 will be the first time in "Yes, it's good news that players they would have had to undergo a 14-day quarantine period (home entertain you a little bit over the risk of taking on this job." land starting June 16, skipper Mith- seven years that the women's team will have their families during the hard quarantine of 10 days. plus hotel) in India and undergone next wee while." "I've loved India with the culture ali Raj said on Tuesday. will play the longest format. It will tour of UK. Ditto for the women's "The team rules wouldn't have six RT-PCR negative tests which Ahead of the WTC final, New and fans over there, but it was a dif- The women's cricket squad, which be followed by two T20 Interna- team who can also have their families been applicable as far as president allow them to board the charter Zealand take on hosts England for a ferent gravy this time. It was very has been in quarantine in Mum- tionals and three ODIs. around. These are times when mental and secretary is concerned," the flight to London on Wednesday. two-match red-ball series. quiet around the streets compared bai, will be travelling to the United The men's team will play the well-being of players is paramount. official further added. It is expected that they will Boult, who has snared 281 wick- to that usual hum of going into the Kingdom with the men's side for a World Test Championship final "The BCCI understands that we The Indian men's and women's have three days of hard quarantine ets in 71 Test, will be unavailable stadiums with the fans. It was defi- month-long series, on Wednesday. against New Zealand from June 18 fol- need our players and support staff teams will be leaving for Southamp- (room) and then they can use the for the first Test as he has opted to nitely different," Boult said. Asked if it will be an opportunity lowed by a full series against England. to be in a good head space," the ton after their London touchdown. gymnasium as well as start their to exchange notes, Mithali said: "Yes, "I think it is great to play a Test, source told PTI. While women play their one- skills (net) training. I am sure the girls have been inter- whether at home or away. If it con- However, he also informed that off Test in Bristol from June 16-19, The 24-member men's team is acting whenever they cross paths, tinues then great, because it helps Ganguly and Shah, who were orig- they will also do their hard quar- supposed to play an intra-squad EVERYTHING IS FEELING GOOD with what lies it is good to have them around be- the players. Sometimes it is nice to inally supposed to be in England antine in Southampton along with three-day practice game to get ahead, a big stage for the World Test Championship cause they have played a lot in UK." just go without any baggage and for the WTC final won't be going the men's contingent at Hotel Hil- into the groove. final, and hopefully I can get over there and be part of "You can ask them questions and play and enjoy the atmosphere," they can help out because most of Mithali said. that second Test (against England) as well."

We Didn’t Play Up To Our Potential In 2022 Biggest Moment Of My Career: India's Newest Serena Williams Backs World Cup Qualifiers: Sandesh Jhingan Asian Boxing Champion Sanjeet Kumar Naomi Osaka's Decision To Press Trust of India The Army man earned effusive praise Pull Out Of French Open Press Trust of India from national coach C A Kuttappa, who has NEW DELHI: He took to boxing to stay away seen his progression from close range. DOHA: Indian players should be from "padhai likhai" and India's newest Asian "He was all about power punches till a brave enough to accept that the na- champion Sanjeet's faith in his choice has paid few years back and has come quite a distance tional football team did not play to its off quite well as he revels in the glory of beating since that crushing loss to Levit in 2018. We potential during the 2022 FIFIA World an Olympic medallist for the "biggest moment" have worked on his speed in the ring and Cup qualifiers, experienced defender of his decade-long career. also his body punches," Kuttappa said. Sandesh Jhingan said on Tuesday. The 26-year-old from Haryana's Rohtak took Already out of reckoning for a down Kazakhstan's Vassiliy Levit, who is the place in the next round of the World 2016 Olympic silver-medallist and a two-time Cup qualifiers, India are currently world bronze-winner, in the final of the just- placed fourth in the group with concluded tournament in Dubai on Monday. three points from five matches. It was a revenge of sorts for Sanjeet (91 kg) From the remaining fixtures, the as he had been knocked out by Levit in 2018 side will hope to collect as many during the President's Cup in Kazakhstan. points as possible and finish third so that sense, I am lucky, grateful and of a proper preparatory camp, and "It is the biggest moment of my career that it can seal automatic qualifica- thankful whenever I get a call-up.” how important a friendly match is in although I am also a world championship tion for the 2023 Asian Cup qualify- Jhingan had been sidelined by preparation for a major tournament.” quarterfinalist. To beat an Olympic medallist Agencies ing third round. the injury since October last year, “Owing to the pandemic we lost is a huge deal," Sanjeet told PTI before board- India are scheduled to play Asian which forced him to miss the entire out on friendly matches in Dubai ing his flight back home. PARIS: Serena Williams says she can identify with anxiety champions Qatar on June 3, Bangla- ISL season for Kerala Blasters FC. He which isn’t ideal. But there are always The enormity of his win can be gauged regarding news conference scrutiny, and has experienced desh on June 7, and Afghanistan on sustained the injury ahead of the two ways of looking at things. The eas- from the fact that Levit was chasing a fourth it frequently after matches. June 15 with all three matches to FIFA World Cup qualifier against ier option could have been to throw in gold medal at the continental showpiece and “Many of them I've been into where I've been – very be played at the Jassim Bin Hamad Bangladesh in October 15 last year. the towel but the great squad which has a total of five medals at this event. difficult to walk in in those moments,” she said. “But Stadium here. The talismanic India footballer we have we are there to fight.” The Kazakh has also qualified for the you know, it made me stronger.” “We can never take things for grant- said the team needs to learn from By his own admission, he draws Olympic Games in Tokyo. In 2019, Sanjeet had made a mark at the Williams made her comments in a post-match news ed. The team needs to stay focussed on its mistakes going forward. a lot of inspiration from the admira- However, before the momentous evening world championships in Russia by reaching the conference following her first-round victory Monday at the job at hand. It hasn’t gone the way “It’s a human tendency to re- tion he gets from coach Stimac, who in Dubai, Sanjeet's major accomplishments quarterfinals before eventually losing on a split the French Open. She spoke hours after four-time Grand it should have,” said Jhingan, who has member and talk about the nega- considers him as an “Ironman”. included winning a national championship decision. For all the spunk he displayed in the Slam champion Naomi Osaka withdrew from the tour- returned to the national team after tives. In Dubai, we drew Oman who “As an individual, it means a lot gold medal in 2018, an India Open gold in the Asian championships, Sanjeet is not in the reck- nament, saying in a statement that she has dealt with more than seven months. are such a good side — that too with when you get so much confidence same year and also a victory in the now dis- oning for the Olympics in July-August. He could long bouts of depression since winning a tumultuous “I will be the first one to raise my 10 debutants. People don’t talk from your coach. Every time I have continued pro-style World Series of Boxing. not make the team for the Asian Olympic quali- final against Williams in the 2018 U.S. Open. Last week hand and say that we haven’t been about how we came back from be- tried to improve as a player, he has He has an unmissable pride for all his fiers last year as he was on the sidelines because Osaka said she would not participate in the standard able to play to our potential. It’s not hind, and had it been a little longer, always helped me. It motivates me achievements and for how far he has come of a shoulder injury which needed surgery. post-match news conferences during Roland Garros, gone the way we all would have we could have won. to work hard. But it also hurts me since venturing into the ring for the first time "That was just bad luck. He would have citing her decision as a mental health matter because wanted it to go – especially after “I am a person who has believed that I couldn’t play a part.” a decade back, inspired by his brother who is done well had he gone. Even if he had not media questions can create self-doubt. such a promising start. in the process and the roadmap Jhingan said spending time in bio- also his formative coach. qualified, he would have had the rankings “I feel for Naomi,” Williams said. “We need to be brave enough, which (coach) Igor (Stimac) has bubble in the times of COVID-19 pan- "I took to boxing after seeing my brother, to make it through now," Kuttappa said. But “Not everyone is the same. I'm thick. Other people raise our hand and take the blame laid down for us. Sometimes you demic is tough, but for him national he is my coach as well, it was in 2010. Actu- there are high hopes from him going forward. are thin. Everyone is different and everyone handles for it. I reiterate, we haven’t played win, sometimes you lose. But right duty is paramount than anything else. ally, for me it was an escape from padhai "We have to be strict with him in train- things differently. to our potential.” through my career I have learnt that “After all, we are also human be- likhai (studies). I was not interested and my ing because he can slack off but he delivers "You just have to let her handle it the way she wants Jhingan is back to the scheme you learn more from your failures. ings and not robots. Our families are parents really wanted me to focus on educa- when pushed. For now, he needs to improve to and the best way she thinks she can. That's the only of things after recovering from his You just need to stay positive and back in India. But the call of the nation," he recalled. on one count. Think on his own in the ring," thing I can say: I think she is doing the best she can.” knee injury. keep going,” he said. tion supersedes everything. As pro- "So there was this early resistance from Kuttappa said. Naomi's decision to not speak to media due to mental “It’s a relief. I am happy that I Asked about India’s preparation fessional players when we signed them but I was clear about what I wanted "He has this habit of looking towards the health did not find acceptance with organisers of Grand have been able to get back after the for the upcoming matches, Jhingan contracts, we were aware of the to do. Once I started winning medals at the team corner when the going gets tough, he Slam tournaments. She was fined $15,000 for skipping injury lay-off. A man’s greatest hon- said: “Anyone who understands obstacles that could have come our state level, they came around too. They are needs to be a proactive thinker while fighting. media interaction after her first round win and was also our is to represent his country. In football will know the importance way,” he concluded. proud of me," he said. We will get there, he is learning," he added. warned of suspension from future Grand Slam events. 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