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31 Maximum : 20°c 04°c Minmum : Humidity : 38% A police officer told news agen A police officer news told “The has been off cordoned area Two bike borne persons threw borne persons threw bike Two News to nab the attackers,” he added. nab the attackers,” to the barrier, officials said Friday. the barrier, cy GNS that no injury or loss of life in the incident. reported was the grenade on the main gate of on the main gate the grenade ofB&D Coy CRPF in 43 battalion outside exploded which the area Budgam BUDGAM: Grenade Attack Attack Grenade In On CRPF Camp In his remarks, Prof Talat said Talat Prof In his remarks, is a Milad-un-Nabi (SAW) annual practice—in and around annual practice—in Campus to serve the University to the devotees refreshment shrine. visiting the Hazratbal Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi (SAW). The Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi (SAW). organised camp was day-long of Students the Department by (DSW)—in line with its Welfare Srinagar: Vice-Chancellor of Talat Prof of Kashmir University a inaugurated Ahmad Friday special social service camp occasion of on the revered KU VC Inaugurates Inaugurates KU VC Social Service Camp hirMughlan and busted a hideout automatic AK47 rifles, as Two AK magazines, 270 bullets,many Chinese two Rajouri ChandanKohli said that Rajouri ChandanKohli on a specific information,based of police and army’s joint parties in38 RR launched an operation near Gamb area dense forest in forest area near Gambhir Mu area in forest ghlan in Rajouri district and re arms and ammunitions. covered Senior Superintendent of Police Busted In Rajouri on Friday Srinagar: Police busted a hideout claimed to have The deceased persons were The deceased persons were identified as Muhammad Militant Hideout Arnas towards Dhanour when it Arnas towards and fell into a deep down rolled resulting near Dharode, gorge persons in on spot death of two others. and injuries to two district. According to a police district. According 05:30 am, statement, around pickup) (Mahindra a vehicle from on way was (JK20A-7503) injured on Friday after a vehicle after a vehicle on Friday injured in skidded travelling they were and fell into a deep off the road in Reasi at Arnas area gorge Pickup Van Falls Into Into Van Falls Pickup Gorge, 2 Dead persons were least two At Reasi: others were killed while two legal medico-formalities were legal medico-formalities were while a conducted in this regard case has been registered. Masoodi was employee of JK employee Masoodi was posted at SubBOSE and was Officials office Charar-e-Sharief. agency KNO that thetold news ered from river Jhelum at Veer Jhelum at Veer river from ered morning on Friday Chattabal a police team, officials said.by Eidgah, of Narwara A resident of School Education (JKBOSE) Jhelum in river from employee of Srinagar. area Chattabal Ahmad Tahir 48-year-old recov Masoodi’s body was Recovered From Jhelum on Friday Srinagar: Police Board body of a J&K recovered on a bike bearing Registraction bearing Registraction on a bike number JK09B/1827 BOSE Employee’s Body and pedestrians, reported news news and pedestrians, reported agency GNS. "During checking at Chinar Park persons riding two Handwara persons, Handwara Police along Police persons, Handwara with 21RR and 92 Bn. CRPF different at established Nakas and areas locations in Handwara of vehicles started searching Handwara. In a statement, the Handwara. of police said that on the basis regarding specific information of suspicious the movement Srinagar- State forces on Friday on Friday State forces Srinagar- two arrested claimed to have militant (LeT) Lashkar-e-Taiba associates in north Kashmir's 2 OGWS Held In 2 OGWS Held In Handwara: Police

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'Kashmir Fight', an online medium which is run in Pakistan, or the TRF and 35-A," he said. described it as an act of cowardice. "We unequivocally condemn the Eid-e Milad Brings Joy To... website. They claimed the attack yesterday on 'Kashmir Fight' as well. Meanwhile, sources said that KDA got support from influential Islamia incident and express our heartfelt condolences and sympathies with seen at the shrine and its adjacent sprawling lawns along the banks of This is Pakistan-sponsored 'militancy' and this proves that these killings School Kargil, Imam Khomeini Memorial Trust, Sahib-e-Zaman Turst the bereaved families of the leaders." Dal Lake especially during Friday, Asr and Magrib prayers. take place on the orders from Pakistan, he said. Kargil, Jamiat-e-Ahli Sunnat, Ahle Sufian Naqshbandi and Students "Terrorism has no place in a civilized society. A terrorist has no reli- Most people were seen folding their hands while some had tears trick- As a countermeasure to such attacks, Kumar appealed to the protected Movement Kargil. gion, a terrorist is a terrorist and must be treated as a terrorist and we ling down their faces as they prayed. People also offered ‘Durud’ and persons to follow the standard operating procedures (SOP) laid down all have to fight together to uproot the menace of terrorism," the NC recited the Holy Qur’an. by the security agencies for their movement and not to move around in Sharma Sworn In As Election ... leader said. Besides Hazratbal, congregational prayers were also held at Asarisharif vulnerable areas especially without their security. Sharma has held various positions, including the Chief Secretary of He said, "We are an integral part of India, we are Indians and our battle Kalashpora, Jenab Sahib Soura, Lal Bazaar, Punjura Shopian, Khiram "We have provided PSOs and security to 157 BJP workers, and nearly 30 Delhi and Goa. He also served as Secretary in the Ministry of Human is not against our country but against the divisive ideology and our aim Sirhama Anantnag, Seer Hamadan, Kaba Marg, Qaimoh, Ahamshrief have been provided with guards and we will provide more security to Resource Development before his retirement. is to safeguard the rights of the people of Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh Bandipora and Hazrat Janbaz Wali (RA) Baramulla. those who have severe threat perception. We sensitise them, tell them Sharma has also served as advisor to the administrator of Chandigarh. as enshrined in the constitution." A festive look prevailed for the past several days as various mosques the do's and don'ts. The PSOs of the protected persons tell them not A strong Jammu and Kashmir will lead to a stronger India and that can and shrines in this summer capital of the state and other major towns to venture out in the night and not to move in vulnerable areas. I also only happen when the hearts and minds of the people of the Union were decked with lights and buntings. appeal to the protected persons not to go to difficult areas in the night We Will Not Step Back In Our... Territory are won with compassion and their dignity and honour is Authorities and some social organizations had also erected tents for without the gunmen and follow the SOP, he said. delegation, PDP president Mehbooba Mufti said it was high time some- respected, Rana said. medical aid as well as refreshment for devotees at several places along In the wake of the attack, the IGP said, the security forces have launched one reached out to the people of Kargil as they "too have grave appre- Addressing the protestors at the rally, senior National Conference lead- the streets for the devotees. Last year, authorities barred congregation combing operations in seven to eight places in south Kashmir. hensions" about the future. er Ajay Sadhotra said the party will fight for the rights of the people of prayers in the aftermath of the August 5 decisions. "We are very much hopeful to neutralise this group soon, he added. The delegation, led by Omar Abdullah, is now in Kargil to begin consul- Jammu and Kashmir within the framework of the Constitution. This year, the congregation prayers were held amid Covid-19 threat and tations with the people "on the road ahead" for Jammu and Kashmir. as per reports protocols to contain the spread of the virus were seen to Seven mainstream parties of Jammu and Kashmir, including the NC and BJP Puts Onus Of Killings... the PDP, have formed the PAGD for restoration of the special status of President Gives More Powers... be observed in breach. At places massive traffic jams were witnessed at and told him that our leaders are facing threats, but they never took it Council headed by the minister-in-charge of Consumer Affairs. several places particularly in Lal Bazar areas, the reports added. the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir. NC's Farooq Abdullah is the as serious,” BJP’s J&K spokesman Altaf Thakur, as per news agency KNO PAGD's chairman and PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti its vice-chairperson The law also provides for the establishment of district consumer pro- told media men in Kulgam on Friday. "Glad to see all of you at Kargil to engage with the people. High time tection council in every district. Dr Farooq ‘Barred’ From... “It is totally a security failure which led to the killing of three innocent someone reached out to them since they too have grave apprehensions residence to offer prayers at the Hazratbal shrine here on the occasion people for which two officers are responsible,” he added. about the future," Mehbooba, also a former chief minister tweeted. KAS Officer Shifted Over... of Milad-un-Nabi. No official from the administration was available for Besides Thakur, several BJP leaders including J&K Chief Ravinder Raina The members of the delegation, which is visiting Ladakh, comprise of NC to get a land allotted in the state of Jammu and Kashmir, whereas his comments on the issue. visited the residences of the slain trio in Kulgam district to express soli- leader Nasir Aslam Wani, PDP leaders Ghulam Nabi Lone Hanjura and Wa- other family members are still residing in Ambala. "J&K administration has blocked the residence of Party President Dr darity with the bereaved families. heed Para, and Awami National Conference leader Muzaffar Shah. As per the documents accessed by IANS, copies of the allotment of land in vil- Farooq Abdullah and stopped him from offering prayers at Dargah Haz- Talking to reporters, Raina said that the sacrifices of BJP workers won't go in This is the first visit of leaders of mainstream political parties of Jammu lage Kodwa Khurd in the name of Sardar Singh were shown to the high court. ratbal. JKNC condemns this infringement of fundamental right to pray, vain and the “sponsored militancy in Kashmir will have to pay the price”. and Kashmir to Ladakh after last year’s decision of the Centre. The copies clearly showed the names of Sardar Singh, his mother and especially on the auspicious occasion of Milad Un Nabi SAW," the NC “World powers must join hands to conduct NATO airstrikes on militant On August 5 last year, the Centre had abrogated the special status of the brothers as settled in the same district of Ambala. A copy of the report said on its Twitter handle. camps in Pakistan like strikes were conducted on Al-Qaeda and Tali- erstwhile state and split it into union territories of Jammu and Kashmir, issued by the office of the provincial rehabilitation officer (PRO) re- Farooq Abdullah, who represents Srinagar in the Lok Sabha, was sup- ban,” he said, adding that the trio were “innocent and were killed for and Ladakh. veals that late Sardar Singh got land allotted in village Chack Chatakan posed to visit the Hazratbal shrine, on the banks of the Dal Lake, to pray their love for the country”. While addressing the people at Drass, Omar said that he felt as if he was Ramgarh, Samba. there on the occasion. Pertinently, three BJP workers including Yuva Morcha President Fida visiting a place unknown to him. He said he felt like a guest in Kargil as A copy of a 1971 voter list, issued by the Ambala Tehsildar, revealed Milad-un-Nabi marks the birth anniversary of Prophet Muhammad Hussian Itoo, Umar Rashid both residents of Y K Pora, Qazigund and all names earlier linked to J&K have been removed. that late Sardar Singh used to cast vote in Ambala. The list clearly re- (SAW) and it is observed in the month of Rabi'' al-awwal, the third Umar Ramzan of Sopat, Qazigund were killed on Thursday evening in “A part of Jammu and Kashmir, Drass was abruptly taken away from us. The veals the name and residence of Sardar Singh. month in the Islamic calendar. a militant attack. draconian diktats can’t widen the gap between people of Kashmir and La- The PIL claims that neither the father, nor the respondent (Bhupinder Former chief minister Mehbooba Mufti condemned the action and said Meanwhile, hundreds of people participated in funerals of slain trio dakh. Drass is a part of Kashmir and it will remain so,” he told gathering. Singh) ever disclosed the allotment of land in village Kodwa Khurd. it exposed "deep paranoia" within the government. which were held at different places in the district He said there was a need to aware people about the consequences of the The respondent, Bhupinder Singh, continues to receive refugee ben- In a tweet, she said, "Preventing Farooq sahab from offering prayers on August 5 move by the government of India. efits from time to time on the basis of false allotment of land which Milad Un Nabi SAW at Hazratbal exposes GOI's deep paranoia and their Lone Sons Of Their Parents... “New Delhi is implementing new laws against the wishes of the people was managed by the father of the respondent allegedly by fraud. iron fist approach towards JK. It's a gross violation of our rights and is General Secretary) and BJP worker Umar Ramzan, both residents of Y and we must show a united face to defeat the designs of those that want The respondent has managed to get the first instalment of Rs 5,50,000 highly condemnable." K Pora, Qazigund and another party worker Umar Rashid, a resident of to put the land of Jammu and Kashmir on sale,” he said. allegedly by fraud from the office of PRO Jammu. However, neither the The recently cobbled People's Alliance for Gupkar Declaration (PAGD) Sopat in Devsar area of Kulgam were shot dead by militants, according While concluding his address in Drass, Omar sought support of people respondent nor his late father were entitled to any such claim as they comprising regional and some national mainstream political parties to the police. for Peoples’ Alliance saying that the leadership will not run but take this were actually the residents of village Kodwa Khurd in Amballa. including the NC and PDP termed the action a "new low in curtailment As per locals, the slain trio were lone sons of their families. They said fight to a logical conclusion. The documents accessed by IANS also revealed that the record of the of fundamental rights" of the people of Jammu and Kashmir. Fida has left behind five sisters, parents, wife and a one year old daugh- Referring to the Modi-government’s August 5 move, Omar said that the land allotted to the respondent's father is still available with the Tehsil In a statement, PAGD spokesperson Sajad Lone condemned the state ter while as Umar from Y K Pora, was a driver by profession and has left forcibly implemented decision has not been accepted and that the leader- office of village Kodwa Khurd in Ambala. administration for putting a blockade outside the residence of Abdul- behind a sister and parents. ship will fight for the restoration of all that has been “snatched from us”. The PIL claims that the respondent prepared a fake permanent resi- lah and demanded that it be removed. They further said that Umar Rashid from Sopat, Devsar has left behind a “No Assembly or Chief Minister of the state has signed it. The powers dence certificate (PRC) of the state (now UT). The other three brothers Abdullah is also the president of the PAGD. sister and parents. Before the slain trio, six more workers of the BJP par- were taken away by the Governor of the erstwhile state of Jammu and of the respondent are still the residents of village Kodwa Khurd and the Lone said, "Abdullah was slated to go to Hazratbal in order to partici- ty were killed while one was injured in less than four months in Valley. Kashmir illegally and without talking to us and the state was divided by only one showing himself to be the resident of village Chack Chatakan, pate in the religious congregation on account of Eid-Milad-Un-Nabi, On September 23, Block Development Council (BDC) chairman Khag af- downgrading it into two separate Union Territories," he said. is the respondent, Bhupinder Singh. however (he) was barred from leaving his house." filiated with BJP Party namely Bupinder Singh of Budgam was killed by While talking about his political opponents, the NC leader said “We The PIL seeks proper legal action against the respondent and cancella- "We strongly condemn the actions of the state administration which militants at his ancestral village Dalwach, Budgam. never missed a chance to confront each other on political fronts, but tion of the monetary benefits obtained by him. are tantamount to interference in the religious rights of Dr Farooq On August 09, BJP's OBC District President Abdul Hamid Najar was killed that era was different, given the circumstances we are going through Abdullah. This marks a new low in the curtailment of fundamental when he was on morning walk in Ompora, Budgam. On August 06, BJP and now we are one. 2 OGWS Held In Handwara:... rights of the people of J-K. We demand that the blockade be removed Sarpanch namely Sajad Ahmad Khanday was shot dead by militants “Today it is our responsibility to forget all those differences, and it is not so that Dr Farooq Sahib is able to perform his religious duties," he said. found in suspicious condition, who on seeing the search party tried to near his residence at Vessu, Qazigund. the fight for Chief Ministerial Post, Election or power. Today we are on escape from the spot but were chased and apprehended by the search On 04 August, a BJP Sarpanch was shot at and injured during militant common platform, be it National Conference, Peoples Democratic Party, party," the statement added. Civil Secretariat Closes In... attack in Akhran area of Kulgam, however, he survived. Awami National Conference, Peoples Conference or CPIM, we all have "The apprehended persons on preliminary questioning disclosed their permanent civil secretariats in Jammu and Srinagar cities so that peo- On July 08, three members of a family including BJP State executive come together keeping our differences and political ideologies aside, identity as; Liyakat Ahmad Mir son of AbAhad Mir and Aqib Rashid Mir ple can get redressal to their problems round the year while saving a Committee member Sheikh Waseem Bari, his father Bashir Ahmad and we are here to fight against the August 5, 2019 decision when black laws son of Ab Rashid Mir both residents of HyenTrehgam Kupwara." substantial amount of the public exchequer. brother Sheikh Umar who were also office bearers were killed by mili- were forcibly implemented on us and you were separated from us and "On their personnel search Arms and Ammunition were recovered The COVID-19 pandemic delayed the Darbar move from Jammu to Sri- tants at their residence in Bandipora. Agencies we are working on rejoining you back with us," he added. from their possession." nagar this summer. According to reports, Omar led delegation also called upon members of The statement further said that during questioning it came to surface The government allowed Jammu-based employees to stay back in the J&K Reports 5 More Corona... Kargil Democratic Alliance. that the duo are working with LeT militant outfit as associates and winter capital while valley-based employees were directed to report to in Jammu include a 66-year-old man from R S Pora and a resident from Speaking to the media in Kargil, Omar said "Our fight is not against the were about to distribute the Arms amd Ammunition among militants work in May this year. Doda. With these deaths, the fatality count has reached 978 in Valley country but against BJP and its ideology. BJP is not the country and vice in South Kashmir. However, all employees were directed to report to work in July, two and 494 in Jammu region. versa. What we want back was written in the Constitution. We will not "In this regard Case FIR No. 363/2020 U/s 7/25 I.A.Act.,13,18,20 and 38 months after the scheduled opening of darbar in Srinagar. Srinagar district with 352 deaths tops the list followed by Jammu (253), step back in our fight," he said. UA(P) Act has been registered in Police Station Handwara. Further in- Baramulla (145), Budgam (94), Pulwama (80), Kupwara (73), Anantnag (With PTI, KNT inputs) vestigation into the matter is under process," reads the statement. Police: Lashkar Hand In BJP... (74), Rajouri (47), Kulgam (46), Bandipora(46), Doda (46), Shopian (35), has gone to Achbal to inspect the car, he added. Ganderbal (32), Udhampur (32), Kathua (31), Samba (25), Poonch (23), Police Foils NC Rally In Jammu... Pickup Van Falls Into Gorge,... The IGP said LeT was behind the killings. Kishtwar(14), Ramban (13), and Reasi (8). (With GNS inputs) Led by the party's Jammu Provincial President Devender Singh Rana Abbas, 27, son of Noor Hussain of DhanourArnas and Abdul Latief 40, "The names of LeT militants -- a local militant from Dooru, Nisar Khan- and attended by a number of leaders, including Ajay Kumar Sadhotra, son of Muhammad Kashim of DhanourArnas. day; and Abbas from Khudwani who was previously associated with HM 7 Soldiers, 28 Travelers... Surjeet Singh Salathia, Rattan Lal Gupta, Mushtaq Ahmed Bukhari, Javed Officials identified the injured as Muhammad Shabir, 22, son of Mu- (Hizbul Mujahideen) and is now with LeT and also claims to be from TRF Among the cases, officials said Srinagar reported 141 cases, Budgam 26, Rana, the march towards the Raj Bhavan was stopped by police. hammad Farid of DhanourArnas and Muhammad Saleem, 25, son of -- are cropping up. The involvement of these two is there, but there may Baramulla 66, Pulwama 20, Kupwara 25, Anantnag 12, Bandipora 14, Gan- 'Time and again, people were assured by Jammu and Kashmir BJP lead- Jalal din of DhanourArnasamd said they were immediately shifted be a FT (foreign militant) involved as well (in the attack), he said. derbal 28, Kulgam 3, Shopian 12, Jammu 109, Rajouri 5, Udhampur 30,Doda ers that their rights to land and jobs would be protected at all costs, to DH Reasi for treatment from where Saleem was referred to GMC The IGP asserted the security forces will neutralise them soon. 14, Kathua 14, Poonch 8, Samba 6, Kishtwar 19, Ramban 7 and Reasi 7. even after the abrogation of Article 370 provisions. Where have those Jammu for advanced treatment. Kumar said Hussain was one of the 1,619 vulnerable persons who were Moreover, officials said 654 more Covid-19 patients have recovered and assurances gone?" Rana posed "The bodies were shifted to PHC Arnas for post mortem. A case in this lodged in secure locations before the Centre's decision to revoke the were discharged from various hospitals 277 from Jammu Division and In a gazette notification on Tuesday, the Centre omitted the phrase "per- regard has also been registered at PS Arnas," officials said. special status of Jammu and Kashmir on August 5 last year. 377 from Kashmir Division. manent resident of the state" from Section 17 of the Jammu and Kash- "We had made a list of 1,619 vulnerable persons before August 5 (last mir Development Act that deals with disposal of the land in the union year) and we had kept them in different hotels in secure areas. We had territory, paving the way for people from outside Jammu and Kashmir Militant Hideout Busted... kept Fida (Hussain) in a hotel in Pahalgam where he stayed for three Kargil Parties Announce... to buy land in JK and Ladakh, over a year after the nullification of provi- pistol, as many magazines, 75 Pika rounds, 12 Blank rounds, 10 Detona- weeks. Recently, he gave an undertaking and left the hotel. We are the intentions to meet the Ladakh's Apex Body for the 6th schedule, sions under Articles 370 and 35A of the Constitution. tors and 5-6 Kilograms of Explosive material were recovered from the investigating what they were doing in a car in an area far away from Omar said that the People's Alliance for the Gupkar Declaration (PAG) is "The anti-people and anti-youth policies of the present administration hideout, he said. home," he said. ready to hold talks with anyone who is willing to talk. is a betrayal of the people of Jammu in particular. We are an integral The searches in the area are going on and police have also taken up Asked whether the attack was pre-planned, the IGP said it was possible. He said their fight is against BJP and it (BJP) doesn't represent the na- part of India but even the basic protection granted to states such as Hi- investigation of the case after registration of FIR in Manjakote police "It seems so to us as well because what were they doing away from tion (India). machal Pradesh and others have been denied to the people of Jammu station under relevant sections of law, he added. (GNS) home, waiting for someone or not, then militants came, attacked them “Our demand is totally within the parameters of the Indian constitution and Kashmir," Rana said. and then ran away to Achbal. There is a chance that it was a pre-planned which existed already and for that PAGD and KDA won't step back”, he said. Describing NC chief Farooq Abdullah as a "democrat committed to secu- KU VC Inaugurates Social... attack and we are investigating it and will soon solve it," he said. Omar said that people in Jammu have strongly opposed last year's Au- larism and nationalism", the party's Jammu provincial president said sacred occasion which teaches us to be compassionate, helpful and On a question as to whether the attacks on BJP activists -- instances of gust 05 decision like the people in Kargil. in view of his immense contribution towards nation-building and sus- kind-hearted in accordance with the teachings and practices of Proph- which have increased over the last few months -- were carried out at Asgar Ali Karbalai on behalf of the Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) said taining peace, amity, harmony, democracy, progress and development et Muhammad (SAW). the local level by the militants or did the ultras get orders from Paki- that deliberations were held regarding pre and post-August 05 situation of Jammu and Kashmir, it is "very unfortunate that he was not allowed The revered occasion should reinforce the message of peace, harmony stan, the IGP said this was part of Pakistan-sponsored militancy. with the PAGD delegation and both have a common agenda of restora- to move out of his Gupkar residence to offer prayers on the auspicious and brotherhood for the prosperity of people all around, he said. "You know it all. Recently, mediapersons also received threats through tion of the erstwhile state of J&K along with Article 370 and 35-A. occasion of Eid Milad Un Nabi. The V-C also distributed food packets amongst the devotees. (KNO) "Both PAGD and KDA are committed to the restoration of Article 370 Asked to comment on the recent killing of BJP leaders in Kashmir, Rana Saturday| 31-10-2020 3

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Media in-charge BJP Prayers LG Reviews Winter Preparedness FAJR 5: 26 Pahalgam resigns Sets deadlines for replacement of power transformers ZUHR 12: 15 nantnag: Hours after the killing of three BJP Hijri SRINAGAR, OCTOBER 30: Lieutenant Gov- Necessary directions were passed to during the harsh winter days. workers including its Yuva Morcha General ASR 4:02 ernor, Manoj Sinha today reviewed the win- maintain sufficient stock of firewood, fuel, While taking the preparedness review ASecretary Kulgam in Qazigund area south Calendar ter preparedness and logistic arrangements food grains, and medicines, especially in re- of Jal Shakti Department, the Lt Governor Kashmir , BJP worker from Pahalgam has resigned Magrib 5:43 of various departments in a meeting here at mote and difficult terrain areas. also set the deadline of the same day in ur- from the basic membership of the party. 13 Rabi-ul-Awwal Raj Bhavan. The Lt Governor directed the Power ban areas and within the next day in rural Mohammed Ashraf Wani, who was holding ISHA 7:04 The Lt Governor directed the concerned Development Department to maintain the areas for resolving the water supply and re- the charge of Media in-charge of BJP Pahalgam 1442 officers to adopt a proactive approach to availability of buffer stock in District Head pair problems. Constituency and Minority Morcha, tendered his address the needs and requirements of the Quarters, besides ensuring proper function- Laying special emphasis on ensuring resignation from the basic membership of the people; especially those living in far-flung ing of existing transmission lines, trans- uninterrupted road connectivity and prop- party following the killing of three BJP workers and snow bound areas. formers, electrical equipment, repair work- er Traffic management, the Lt Governor on Thursday evening. Ashraf who is also the Vice This Day In History He asked them to be responsive and shops, timely repairs and replacement of directed the officers to rationalize the de- President of Municipal Committee Aishmuqam, said take comprehensive measures to minimize the damaged infrastructure and equipment. ployment of snow clearing machinery and that from now onwards he is not associated with BJP. • 1876 - Great Backerganj Cyclone of 1876 ravages British India the difficulties of common people, work at After taking assessment from each DC, equipment for snow clearance from all the "I am offering my resignation from all the (Modern-day Bangladesh), over 200,000 killed grass roots level and reach out to the people the Lt Governor set a deadline of 24 hours main and internal roads. positions and posts of BJP party structure and • 1914 - Great Britain & France declare war on Turkey to address their genuine concerns. for urban areas and 48 hours for rural areas All the requisite arrangements must henceforth I have no association with BJP • 1917 - World War I: Battle of Beersheba in southern Palestine - He also directed the officers to put for replacement of the transformers barring be made in advance for the stranded pas- overtly or covertly. I request all my friends, “last successful cavalry charge in history” performed by the 4th committed efforts to ensure uninterrupted difficult and inaccessible areas. sengers on the national highway and other neighbours and associates that this statement Australian Light Horse. drinking water and power supply & timely The Lt Governor stressed upon close important district and town roads, besides is for the information of all and office bearers of • 1922 - Benito Mussolini (Il Duce) becomes premier of Italy restoration, availability of public utilities monitoring of the functioning of the power putting a check on unnecessary and unruly BJP as well with the request that it must be taken • 1924 - World Savings Day was announced in Milan, Italy, by the like firewood, ration, medicines and other distribution & transmission channels In or- movements on the national highway for as the final decision to quit from BJP from today Members of the Association at the 1st International Savings Bank basic amenities and essential supplies. der to ensure uninterrupted power supply smooth vehicular movement, he added. 28 October 2020," he said in his message. Congress (World Society of Savings Banks). • 1940 - Battle of Britain, fought between the RAF and Luftwaffe over the En Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir • 1942 - 9th day of the Battle of El Alamein • 1943 - World War II: F4U Corsair accomplishes the first successful Athrout' NGO donates OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER (R&B) DIVISION GANDERBAL radar-guided interception. SNOW CLEARANCE STAGE TENDER NOTICE • 1956 - Britain and France join Israeli forces in Egypt and begin to bomb Egypt to reopen Suez Canal oxygen concentrators Fresh NIT NO.-120/2020-21 for Stage No. 2 issued endorsement No.9421-30 Dated:29-10-2020 • 1959 - USSR & Egypt sign contracts for building Aswan Dam • 1960 - Cyclone hits coast of Gulf of Bengal; about 10,000 die 01. For and on behalf of Lt. Governor Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir sealed tenders affixed with Rs.5.00 (Revenue stamps) are invited from the Registered Srinagar: Noted Srinagar initially the organization • 1968 - US President Lyndon B. Johnson orders a halt to all bomb- based Non Governmental procured one machine P.W.D Contractor’s of any class for the snow clearance of various roads falling under the jurisdiction R&B Division Ganderbal on Annual Stage basis for the winter of 2020-21 as per the stage list herewith. ing of North Vietnam Organization (NGO) ‘Ath- and gave to the needy 02. Tenders written on tender booklet forms issued by any Executive Engineer of any wing of the Public Works Department of Kashmir province will be received in • 1980 - Senegal routes troops to Gambia due to Libyan threat rout’, on Friday distributed patients on nominal rent the office of Superintending Engineer, PWD (R&B) Circle Ganderbal/Bandipora on or before 07-11-2020 upto 2.00 P.M and will be opened by him on the same day or any other • 1984 - Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi is assassinated by her 50 oxygen concentrators and together with invest- subsequent day convenient to the Superintending Engineer, PWD (R&B) Circle Ganderbal/Bandipora. bodyguards, Satwant Singh and Beant Singh at her home in New among NGOs, based in ment from the organiza- 03. The Superintending Engineer reserves to himself right of accepting or rejecting any tender without assigning any reason or giving any explanation. Delhi Drass to Kulgam and An- tion and the rent collected 04. The tender bearing conditions or mutilations or submitted telegraphically or on plain paper will not be entertained. • 1985 - Last day in Test cricket for Zaheer Abbas 05. The intending tenderers are required to quote rate as percentage above or below the Sanctioned Schedule of rates of 2012 (i.e. %age above or below the S.S.R • 1989 - Turgat Ozal elected president of Turkey of 2012). The rates should be quoted both in words as well as in figures and written in ink without any mutilation. 06. No subsequent correction slip or verbal representation for raising or lowering the rates of tenders shall be entertained. • 1989 - US performs nuclear test at Nevada Test Site 07. Under any circumstances no extra rates can be allowed or any claim entertained. No such mutilation should be made while quoting for the work. In case of any • 1990 - Pakistan make 3-0 drubbing of NZ, Waqar Younis 29 series wkts ambiguity the decision of the tender opening authority shall be final. • 1991 - Palestinians attend US mideast peace talks in Madrid 08. The tenders will remain valid for a period of three months from the date of opening of tenders. • 1992 - Don Keller makes his 18,000th sky dive 09. One stage will ordinarily be allotted to one contractor but he may however tender for any number of stages but on separate tender forms. • 1993 - 25 people killed during Ghana-Ivory Coast soccer match 10. All tenders must properly be sealed in envelop bearing the name of the Division, Stage No. and the name of tender otherwise these are liable for rejection. • 1998 - Iraq disarmament crisis begins: Iraq announces it would no 11. The successful tenderer shall have to enter into an agreement with the department after the result of tenderer is announced/intimated o the contractor. longer cooperate with United Nations weapons inspectors. 12. As soon as the acceptance of the tender is communicated to the successful tenderer, the contract shall be binding upon him through the formal deed incorporat- • 1999 - Roman Catholic Church and Lutheran Church leaders sign ing the terms of contract may be executed by the contractor later. Failure for execution of such a formal deed shall not however prevent the department to enforce the contract against the contractor. the Joint Declaration on the Doctrine of Justification, ending a 13. The snow clearance stage contractor shall be bound to do the snow clearance immediately when he is ordered to do so. For this purpose the stage contractor or centuries-old doctrinal dispute over the nature of faith and sal- his representative (approved by the Executive Engineer) has to keep himself in close liaison with the departmental officers and has to be present in the stage jurisdiction. In vation. case contractor fails to make the clearance within the scheduled period and or fails to provide immediate motor paths a penalty of Rs.500/- (Rupees five hundred) per day of • 1999 - EgyptAir Flight 990 traveling from New York City to Cairo delay will be imposed at the discretion of the Executive Engineer. crashes off the coast of Nantucket, Massachusetts, killing all 217 14. All motorable roads shall have to be cleared on the same day of snow fall as there has to be no blockade of road for more than 12 hours. on-board. 15. The following time limit has been fixed for execution of the snow clearance for 12’ road width: • 2000 - The last Multics (Multiplexed Information and Comput- a) Average snow fall above 4” but nor exceeding 9” depth one day of snow. ing Service) machine was shut down. b) Average snow fall above 9” but not exceeding 15” depth two day of snow. c) Average snow fall above 15” depth of snow three days. • 2000 - A chartered Antonov An-26 explodes after takeoff in 16. The contractor shall make reasonable and timely payment to a labour engaged by him. The Executive Engineer on any complaint received by him in this behalf, if Northern Angola killing 50 satisfied after making enquiry, that such payment has been with held or delayed, may make such payments direct to labour and deduct amount from the dues of the contractor. • 2000 - A Singapore Airlines Boeing 747-400 operating as Flight 17. Normally the contractor will engage local labour but under special circumstances where in it is considered in the interest of prompt completion of work labour 006 collides with construction equipment upon takeoff in Taipei, antnag to Kupwara. more and more oxygen from outside may be imported without approval of the department. Taiwan killing 79 passengers and four crew members 18. The stage contractor is bound to provide proper clothing, shoes, glouse and other such things to the labour which will protect them from the adverse effects • 2002 - A federal grand jury in Houston, Texas formally indicted A total number of 11 concentrators to con- of extreme cold. In case any labourer suffer on this account and attracts disease as a consequences of poor care of the contractor, the stage contractor shall be bound to pay districts of Jammu and tribute towards the fight former Enron Corp. chief financial officer Andrew Fastow on 78 compensation to the labourer and bear the treatment charges. In case any labourer dies while working on the snow clearance job and where it is established that the death has counts of wire fraud, money laundering, conspiracy and obstruc- Kashmir were covered against Covid-19. occurred due to the poor care of the contractor, the stage contractor shall have to pay an amount of Rs.3,00,000/- to the legal heirs of the deceases labourer. tion of justice related to the collapse of his ex-employer. under the gesture, where “Today we have more 19. The contractor will abide and respect all the rules/ regulations and laws of all the Govt. department and for any violation shall be liable to be punished under the • 2003 - A bankruptcy court approves MCI’s reorganization plans, these oxygen concentra- than 300 oxygen concentra- law of the respective department. essentially clearing the telecommunications company to exit tors are said to be shot in tors, which are helping 20. Subletting of the work wholly or partly is strictly prohibited and will be treated as breach of contract. 21. For any dispute between the contractor the department (Chief Engineer, PWD) will act as Arbitrator whose decision will be final and binding upon the contractor. bankruptcy. number as against the ratio a great way in the fight 22. The contractor will keep sufficient stock of tools and plants such as shovels pick axes etc. always ready and available with him in the stage besides sufficient • 2003 - Mahathir bin Mohamad resigns as Prime Minister of Ma- needed. against Covid-19,” adding labour available at every heavy snow fall in the stage. laysia and is replaced by Deputy Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad The function was pre- that we have been success- 23. No claim of any sort will be entertained after or during the clearance job. Any dispute or claim must be brought to the notice of the Executive Engineer before Badawi, marking an end to Mahathir’s 22 years in power. sided over by the Chairman ful in saving hundreds of undertaking the work. • 2010 - Belgium leaves the recession with 0.5% growth in the of Athrout Bashir Ahmed, lives of Covid victims and 24. In case the snow clearance machine is engaged by the department for speedily execution of the snow clearance, the stage contractor may have to supply the labour for clearance of the residual snow. third quarter which was attended by doz- COPD patients with our 25. At least five passing zones at suitable places are to be provided in one K.M for allowing passing of traffic. • 2011 - The world population reaches 7 billion inhabitants accord- ens of NGO representatives intervention. 26. The stage contractor will start the clearance in all Kms in his stage and labour is to be ing to the United Nations of 22 NOGs, which benefit- He said, “Thus we Distributed in all Kms in such way. • 2015 - Russian airliner crashes killing all 224 on board in Sinai ed from the donation. have been able to live up-to 27. Bus stand including bus stop should be cleared on top priority basis. Peninsula, Egypt - Russia’s worst air disaster Bashir Ahmed, while saying of Islam, which is, if 28. The earnest money as mentioned in the enclosed list has to be in the shape of C.D.R • 2015 Breeders Cup Classic: American Pharoah ridden by Victor Pledged to the Superintending Engineer, PWD (R&B) Circle Ganderbal/Bandipora and Treasury Challan pledged to the Executive Engineer, (R&B) Division Ganderbal. giving a brief about the one life is saved, the whole Espinoza (Earnest money in cash or by cheque with the tenderer will not be accepted) • 2016 - Lebanon parliament elects Michel Aoun President after 2 objectives behind the humanity is saved,” he 29. The tenderer are at liberty to send their tenders either by post or in person, postal tenders should be sent through Registered post subscribed the following in front cover of goodwill gesture said that added. the Registered envelop within the due date. The tenders received late and through ordinary post shall not be entertained and shall be totally rejected. 1/2 years without a leader i. Name of Division. ii. Reference to N.I.T. iii. Name/ No. of stage. iv. Name of Contractor with address. From Ko Archives v. Reference to NIT No. DM Jammu issues vi. Reference to C.D.R No. & date. 30. Correction slip found in the tender box regarding enhancing/lowering the rates, or connected 6 of family With the bid shall not be entertained. 31. Deductions on account of Taxes/GST shall be made from the bills of the contractors as applicable under rules. fresh order on night FOR & ON BEHALF OF Lt. GOVERNOR UT of J&K No.9421-30 hammered to death Dated:29-10-2020 Sd/- EXECUTIVE ENGINEER restriction DIPK-8255/20 (R&B) DIVISION GANDERBAL, Observer News Service JAMMU OCTOBER 30: in the territorial limits of List of Snow Clearance Stages for the Year 2020-21 AMMU: In a gruesome massacre, six members of a Bihari District Magistrate, Jam- District Jammu w.e.f 30th Stage No. Particular of Stage Name of Sub- Cost of Tender Earnest Money family, including’four children, were done to death. Police mu, vide powers conferred October, 2020 upto 30th No- Division Document (Trea- Jsaid unidentified ‘miscreants’ used hammers to kill the upon under section 144 of vember, 2020. sury Challan) la¬bourer’s family in their shop-cum-residence at Chapper 2. 1)Dab Shalhar road Lar Sub Division Rs.2000/ CrPC read with relevant Any violation of this Morh village in Kathua district in Jammu division yesterday. 2)Sheikh Zoo provisions under the Epi- order shall invite punitive The couple with their four children, hailing from Raipur 3)Inner links at Dab incld. Imam Bada 200/= demic Diseases Act, 1897 action under section 188 district of Madhya Pradesh, were living in the village for last 4)Gundi Roshan Pati dar Mohalla and the Disaster Manage- of Indian Penal Code and 5)Inner links of shalhar couple of years, police said. ment Act, 2005, restrict the other relevant sections of 6 Sumbal bridge to Shadipora approach The crime was allegedly committed by a group of people movement of individuals Epidemic Diseases Act, 7) Gundi Roshan Lati to Khan Mohalla having rivalry with the couple, police said, adding a blood for all non-essential activi- 1897 and the Disaster Man- 8)Inner links Gamwara stained hammer was recovered from the scene. Police has ties between 10 pm to 5 pm agement Act, 2005. 9)Narayan Bagh to Guzhama Bridge rounded up seven suspects and investigation were continuing. (Kashmir Observer, October 31, 2000)

Srinagar, Apr 23, KNT: The exploitation of private school teachers is continuing unabated in Kashmir valley as most of the schools have not paid salaries to the teaching staff since August 2019. With COVID-19 positive cases emerging every day all over the Valley, the resumption of normal life appears bleak in the near future. And, teacher com- munity employed in private schools has been badly affected. "It was the month of March when we were expecting the salaries to be released but now, given the coronavirus pandemic, we have no hope either. Our struggle has gotten worse, to say the least," Manzoor Dar, a private school teacher from Shopian told KNT. He added, "As we are observing that the administration is taking various Surendra in ‘The Hindu’ BAB in ‘ TheSunday Srinagar Times’ Observer

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Literary Ecriture Resisting Dismemberment

ne of the long standing disputes in the world – therefore placing the current apartheid segregation as the Were devoured by the swamp the Kashmir issue has primarily been a ques- latest manifestation of the same war. A thunderbolt struck them down tion of contestation over land and belonging. Similarly, poetry from Kashmir demonstrates this More than one machete followed them The recent order of the center to open up the trend in equal measure. The poetry of Ashaq Hussain A noose awakened them Osale of land in Kashmir strikes at the heart of this very Parray emerges as an example. In a poem titled ‘Home’ Like a serpent in the night. question, and the question of dismemberment. It is im- he writes: perative to understand, therefore, how poetry resists dis- Home is the sky hanging above us The poem eulogizes the protagonist Sardino as em- memberment. where we fly our prayers before bodying the principles of justice in himself, and ensur- Dismemberment of land brought about by subjuga- we expose our thoughts and heartbeat ing effective retaliation for the injustices meted out to tion also brings in a dismemberment of subjectivity. By for regular security check-ups the people. He is depicted as a true native - at home in the identifying with the people who suffer this dismember- lest we plant the seeds of love and dreams swamp and night, daring, swift and a conscience keeper ment, resistance poetry notes how subjugation is articu- and plead guilty of a conspiracy. of the ‘more than one machete’, a true leader who rallied Huzaifa Pandit lated on the ground. Accordingly, responding to it informs the masses against the ‘civilizers’. In a similar vein, Jose the new literary and cultural agendas of the poets of the Home is a suspended hand of the clock Craverinha of Mozambique –supporter of FRELIMO (the resistance movements and liberation organizations. Faiz gifted by my first love in high school Mozambique Liberation Front) writes about Nelson Man- articulates this crisis in his poem ‘Clues of Blood (lahoo that has given up the race for existence dela who fought against the racist apartheid regime in his ka nishaan)’: and adopted wilful ignorance of the time poem “Since my friend Nelson Mandela went to live on unless the soldiers knock down its walls Robben Island”: Destitute blood wept for recognition for the last supper on its dead parts. Since the tribunal when my friend Nelson Mandela Palestine No one inclined to lend it an ear. Who would have lent it any attention? emerges as There was no plaintiff who could demand his due. an alter-ego of No evidence existed. Although the poem alludes to subjugation of the destitute in Pakistan, yet the universal relevance of the Kashmir, in that poem lies in the erasure of traumatized memory being a universal feature of imperialism. Thus, resistance move- both speak the ments have realized the need to rally against this dismem- berment. While the resistance movements are organized political and guerilla movements for exercise of political language of choice; liberating culture from appropriation and estab- lishing an autonomous culture free from domination and resistance, lonely hegemonies of elites is equally important. However, this recovery must be carefully delineated, else a simple in- and isolated in an version runs the risk of remaining complicit with the co- lonial representations and articulating undifferentiated identities e.g. Kashmiriyat which erases the historical increasingly fissures and fractures between Kashmiri Muslims and Pandits while positing a culture posited as binary oppo- disenchanted and site of the culture of ‘radicalism’ that led to ‘expelling’ of KPs. The subjugated subject is product of what Benita uninterested Perry calls multiple constitutions, of the contradictions and over determinations of postcolonial ideological po- sitions – having written of these as always negotiated world; seeking to and negotiable – and of ethnic and cultural difference as sites of articulation. Any singular conceptualizations of evoke a poetics of a national subject, culture or identity is bound to be re- ductive. Yet, this doesn’t necessarily imply that move- resistance. ments of resistance should abandon attempts to retrieve a national culture, even as a pre-colonial ethnic identity can only be an approximation at best and at worse a fab- rication. Paradoxical as it may be, yet as Hall points out, the belief in such a cultural identity is quite crucial to as- pirations of decolonization. He argues: the conception of Sentenced Mr John Vorster to everlasting prison ‘cultural identity’ in terms of one shared culture, a sort of The poem relies on the iteration of ‘home’ to provide And decided to live with a few people collective “one true self …which people with a shared his- a chronicle of the tragedy and trauma of lived experience On a tranquil island tory and ancestry hold in common continues to be a very that constitutes home. Home is reimagined not as a geo- It was shame that four million powerful and creative force in emergent forms of repre- graphical space but as paradoxical moments – transitory “whites only” sentation amongst hitherto marginalized peoples . . . We yet frozen. While in the first stanza, home is the limitless Were detained in South Africa. should not underestimate or neglect . . . the importance of sky of faith and possibility in escape, in the second stanza the act of imaginative rediscovery which this conception home is a static and frozen phantom of time represented Inverting the notion of imprisonment, the poem de- of a rediscovered essential identity entails.” by the stationary clock that reminds ala Miss Havisham picts the racist and apartheid population as imprisoned This is precisely the contradiction that Barbara Har- of Great Expectations. In the first stanza, the seeds of love within their own prejudices, and the prison of burden of low, the first theorist of Resistance Literature, refers to and dreams are forbidden since the crop they grow will injustice. Mandela, on the other hand, is depicted as the when she asserts that resistance literatures are marked be feasted upon by the soldiers. Alluding to the last sup- judge who pronounces the sentence, and thus alludes to by articulating the contradictions of the larger move- per of Christ, the poem reimagines home as articulated the superiority of his character, and sacrifice. His impris- ments. This accords it a moral superiority to narratives by vectors of death, martyrdom, betrayal and disappoint- onment is transformed then from a harsh solitary con- of subjugation, which insist on their authenticity, singu- ment. The poem emerges as an extended mediation on finement to a tranquil island, thus alluding to his heroic larity and infallibility. the experience of being Kashmiri in the present, where character. The poetry of the South African poet Mongane Sero- Kashmir is at cross roads of disparate and unsettled his- This facet of resistance poetry is imminent in poetry te is one such example of this informed rediscovery. He tories. The poem reminds the subjugator that the poetics from Kashmir too. In a poem titled ‘Imagining Palestine published his book, ‘The Night Keeps Winking’ in 1982 of memory speaks as a disjointed, and fractured voice that in Kashmir’ for example, Omair Bhat writes: during his stay in Botswana as a refugee from South Af- transcends the barricades of time and space of a coherent rica, the country of his birth. As a black man, he suffered world held together by schisms and silences, and unfolds I always imagined a conversation with you, homelessness, exile and imprisonment at the hands of the in a world of multiplicity and possibility. or someone, from the promised land, white racist regime, which pushed him to participate in Resistance movements are thus, engaged in the pro- from Flisteen, the Black Consciousness Movement. He also worked to- cess of this recovery of a ‘national culture’ that serves to dressed in paisleys of the language of Darwish, wards establishing the South African Black Theatre with reinforce the difference between the subjugator and the Kanafani and Tuqan (Arabic, oh, the arabic, the language the cultural committee of the South African Students Or- subjugated. However, the poets, sympathizers and par- of water, the language of resistance.) ganization (SASO). He often invokes the past as an instru- tisans of organizations engaged in this task of recovery Someone like you, in war, someone ment for mobilizing the subjugated masses. In his poem, don’t restrict themselves to just the local arena, but dem- alone, terribly alone, ‘Time has run out’, he employs the night and the moon as onstrate in their poems a larger cosmopolitan sensibil- somewhere, digging madness of the wounds of revolutions, motifs to recreate the tragic history of the past: ity. They recognize a larger network of solidarity, which planting gardens of words in detonated bombshells. The bright eye of the night keeps whispering and recognizes the other movements of self-determination whispering as ideological allies. It is a testimony to the “possibility Weaving allusions from Agha Shahid Ali, who ……. that the identity struggle of one community can serve as a translated Darwish, the poem emerges as a palimpsest remember model for other resistance struggles, since the self-defini- that fuses the Kashmiri and the Palestinian self in its once long ago tion articulated by, say, the black or the Jew in defiance of tribute. Palestine emerges as an alter-ego of Kashmir, it hid the received representations can be communicated to differ- in that both speak the language of resistance lonely and arrow ent situations of contest against the authority of the domi- isolated in an increasingly disenchanted and uninter- it hid the spear nant by marginals, exiles and subjugated populations.” . ested world, seeking to evoke a poetics of resistance. it hid the lethal hand which fought and threw spears Thus Chile’s Neruda wrote in praise of Augusto Sandino The poem seeks to ‘plant gardens of words in detonated against the night of guns and canons of Nicargua whose organization FSLN (The Sandista Na- bombshells’ realizing that resistance has become exis- ……. tional Liberation Front) found n 1961 removed the Somo- tential, calling for a more sophisticated form of resis- remember the ship in the 16th century za regime from power in July 1979. The Somoza regime tance, than merely against subjugation, and by celebrat- remember the Portuguese was actively backed by America as it looked to exploit the ing grief, alerts us to the danger of time’s relentless remember the arrow country’s natural resources. Neruda writes: sowing of the seeds of ruin, and to the basic lack of guar- the night saw it all. antees of any Palestinian and Kashmiri survival at all. Sandino took off the boots, The poem employs the personified night to utilize its Plunged into the quivering swamps Huzaifa Pandit is the author of the recently “bright eye” - the moon, to illuminate the glorious history Wore the wet ribbon published Green is the Colour of Memory, which won of Africa’s struggle against colonization, when the ances- Of freedom in the jungle the first edition of Rhythm Divine Poets Chapbook tors “threw spears” at the “night of guns and canons” – And bullet by bullet he answered Contest 2017. He holds a PhD on poetry of resistance from the advent of white colonization. By invoking the past, The ‘civilizers’. University of Kashmir Serote traces the resilience of people and their unshake- Sandino hanged the intruders able resolve to engage in a war against white imperialism, The wall street heroes

ORTY-eight years after the 1971 war, which led to the in- dependence of Bangladesh, each country involved in the conflict has institutionalised a distinct memory of the events of that year. In Bangladesh, the war is remem- Fbered as the Bengali people's struggle against an oppressive Pakistan army. In India and Pakistan, the war is often remembered as the Opinion,Think! Analysis, Essays Saturday|31-10-2020 Beacon of light HESE are indeed dark times. The world re- mains in the grip of a deadly pandemic that Qasim A. Moini shows few signs of abating. Moreover, eco- nomic, political and ethno-religious crises Tcontinue to rage, as humankind looks for a way out, for a better tomorrow. As the world in general continues to broil in this toxic mix of mostly man-made calamities, we Today, there will be in Pakistan face our own particular crises. Like the celebrations rest of the world we are not immune to the effects of Covid-19 or the attendant economic turbulence. But throughout the country, a recent spate of events — political instability, the Motorway tragedy, rampant cases of child abuse — and indeed, throughout point to our own considerable failings as a society. It would be easy to drone on and on about all the world. But do that is wrong with us and the world around us. But as the Quran instructs, “So, verily, with ev- believers actually stop ery difficulty, there is relief:” (Surah As-Sharh). And following in the Quranic spirit, we look to the to think about how greatest exemplar, the Insaan-i-Kaamil, the Holy Prophet of Islam (PBUH), whose birth is being much of the “excellent celebrated today, to find a way out of these dark example” that is the times. For it is the Almighty that has dubbed the Noble Prophet “a beacon of light” or a “shining Noble Prophet’s lamp” (Sirajum munira) in Surah Ahzab, that dis- pels the clouds of darkness and despair through character, we follow in the Nur-i-Muhammadi. Today, there will be celebrations throughout tions should be conducted. As recorded in hadith, the Noble Messenger our own lives? Some the country, and indeed, throughout the world. But In the books of Seerah, we find nothing but show­ered great affec­tion upon Bibi Fatima, stand- do believers actually stop to think about how much respect and affection coming from the Prophet for ing up to greet her whenever she entered the room, religious circles insist on of the “excellent example” that is the Noble Proph- this noble lady, a testament to her lofty character. declaring that “Fatima is a part of me, and he who et’s character, we follow in our own lives? Some In fact, when she left this mortal world, the year be- makes her angry, makes me angry” (Bukhari). adopting many outward religious circles insist on adopting many outward came known as Aam al Huzn (The year of sorrow) Again, we, who follow the Prophet, need to ask aspects of the Sunnah aspects of the Sunnah — growing a beard, wearing for in the space of this one year the Holy Prophet ourselves how we treat our girl children. Unfor- a certain kind of attire, using miswak etc. But have had lost two of his most steadfast supporters in tunately, like in the days of ignorance, the prefer- — growing a beard, we thought about the deeper, batini aspects of his Makkah: Bibi Khadija and his uncle Hazrat Abu ence for male offspring makes many in this society Sunnah that can be adopted, such as compassion, Talib. neglect girl children when it comes to health, edu- wearing a certain kind contemplation, and forgiveness, that have the po- If those who believe in the Prophet in this coun- cation and even nutrition. If we really wanted to tential to transform ourselves and our society? try and beyond try to replicate the respect and affec- show our love for the Prophet, there would be next of attire, using miswak The example of the Holy Prophet (PBUH) is be- tion the Messenger showed to his spouse, the lives to no street children roaming our cities and towns, fore us to find a way out of darkness. of Muslim women could improve considerably. In- susceptible to abuse. The state, or conscientious Take, for example, the Holy Prophet’s treat- stead, we cling to outdated notions of ‘honour’ and citizens, would have ensured that these most vul- ment of women and children. Can we, who claim tribal customs to dictate our domestic affairs. nerable members of society would have safe spaces to love and follow him, honestly stake such a claim Coming to how the Messenger treated children, where their childhood could be protected. Certain- when we look at the state of women and children in the affection he showered upon his daughter Bibi ly, there is much distance to cover when it comes to our society? Fatima Zehra is exemplary. While the pagans of practising what we preach. Among the Ummahatul Momineen,the Holy Makkah taunted the Messenger for being ‘issue- While celebrations are great, and indeed an Prophet’s wives, Bibi Khadija holds a prominent less’ as none of his male children survived into expression of our inner joy, let us also try and place. A noble lady of great wealth, she stood by adulthood, the Almighty saw things differently. Re- emulate the Holy Prophet in how he treated those the Messenger in the most testing of times due to ferring to Bibi Fatima, in Surah Kauthar the Quran around him, by adopting the ethical model he has her great belief in her husband and his message. says “...We have given thee Abundance” while in left in the shape of his lofty personality. Indeed, the marriage between Bibi Khadija and the the same Surah declaring that the Prophet’s en- Messenger was an example of how domestic rela- emies are “without posterity”. Dawn Macron’s Crisis With Islam

MERVE SEBNEM ORUÇ ity. Depicting the Charlie Hebdo attack as France’s equality and emancipation.” tacks. While intelligence agencies in the West warn 9/11, the country started to change radically, may- Stating, “secularism is the cement of a united that white supremacists are becoming a more dan- be more so than that the U.S. was changed after the France,” Macron also defended “the right” to com- gerous threat every day, countries like France do n Jan. 12, 2015, an estimated 3.7 million fall of the Twin Towers. mit blasphemy, in a nod to the Charlie Hebdo car- not listen. Fortunately, not all of the Western coun- people rallied in shows of unity and soli- The popularity of the former French President toons insulting Islam. He expects all French citi- tries follow the same path. darity across France with more than 40 François Hollande, a socialist, hit rock bottom and zens to respect the values of the Republic while he world leaders marching with them shoul- support for the far-right leader Marine Le Pen in- does not respect the values of Muslims. The Christchurch attack Oder to shoulder following the killings in Paris. creased. Macron has no tolerance for Islam but at the Last year, Australian Brenton Tarrant killed From Jan. 7-9, 17 people were killed by three In 2017, Emmanuel Macron went head-to-head same time asks Muslims to be tolerant of insults 50 Muslim worshippers in a terrorist attack on two terrorists in attacks on the satirical Charlie Hebdo against Le Pen in the second round of the presi- toward their religion. If it continues like this, the mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand – a usually magazine headquarters, a kosher grocery store and dential elections after a first-round vote brought problem won’t be the prohibition of respecting peaceful country. the general area of the Paris suburb of Montrouge. centrist, left-wing and moderate voters together Islamic values but the active obligation to attack This time there were no global marches for the Although the march was organized in a short against a possible far-right presidency. them. victims, no promises of solidarity and unity from amount of time, millions walked the streets of Par- Coming to power as a centrist and having no es- Unfortunately, there have been more tragic other countries, no condemnation or warning of is chanting, “Je suis Charlie” (“I am Charlie”). tablished party, ideology or tradition, Macron was incidents in France as a result of Islamophobia rising extremism from world leaders. According to France’s Interior Ministry, the free to govern France for a full five years avoiding and extremism. Last week a school teacher was be- Other than Muslim countries, only German demonstration was larger than the rallies staged populist extremism, which was rapidly spreading headed by an extremist for showing cartoons of the Chancellor Angela Merkel described the mosque when Paris was liberated from the Nazis in World across Europe and beyond. Prophet Muhammad during a class, while two Mus- attacks as “terrorism” when expressing her sor- War II. The gathered crowd was described as the He was viewed as the one liberal, democratic lim women were stabbed under the Eiffel Tower as row over the “citizens who were attacked and mur- largest in France’s modern history. politician who could stem the tide of populism the attackers shouted “Dirty Arabs” this week. We dered out of racist hatred.” Around the world, from Hong Kong to Tunisia, sweeping the globe. However, he has become the will continue to see cases like these if the French Regardless of the lack of support she received crowds gathered in major cities illuminating their most populist leader in Europe. government continues to encourage Islamophobia. from the rest of the Western world, New Zealand’s famous monuments in the Tricolor. His supporters rationalize his policies saying Noticing the double standards between freedom Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern worked her hard- est to ease the pain of the families of the victims. Hebdo and free speech She took a decisive stand against terrorism in a Charlie Hebdo is a satirical newspaper that has Macron has no tolerance for Islam but at the same world where even liberal leaders cater to white-su- a reputation for standing up to authority, confront- premacists in a bid to keep votes. In her own words, ing what is held sacred or questioning any group time asks Muslims to be tolerant of insults toward their her role was to “voice the grief of a nation.” claiming supremacy. She was the face of New Zealand and denounced After publishing cartoons that mocked Islam religion. If it continues like this, the problem won't be the terrorist attacks to the world. Following the attack on a number of occasions, in 2015 the magazine she visited the families of the victims, wearing a printed numerous images that insulted the Prophet prohibition of respecting Islamic values but the active headscarf to show respect, and promised to ensure Muhammad in a move that provoked Muslims for their safety in mosques across the country. who drawing the prophet is considered blasphe- obligation to attack them. Ardern opened the next session of New Zealand mous and prohibited in the Quran. In simple terms, Parliament with an evocative “Assalamu alaikum” the editors of the “irresponsible magazine”(their message of peace to Muslims and vowed never to own words) hurt the feelings of believers of Islam. if Macron didn’t do something about the populist of speech and freedom of religion after the Charlie utter the name of the terrorist. “He is a terrorist. The Charlie Hebdo attack was different than threat he would be replaced by a far-right leader. Hebdo attack, many Muslims around the world He is a criminal. He is an extremist. But he will, other massacres because it was seen as an attack As the protests of yellow vests began in November came to see the event as a milestone. From that day when I speak, be nameless,” she said. on freedom of speech. In the wake of the attack, the 2018, his approval ratings sank to 29%. onwards they knew Islam would be attacked again There was a recitation from the Quran, a trib- world seemed to me, to think that there was noth- While his globalist supporters went quiet, Ma- under the pretext of being a non-peaceful religion ute to the souls of the Muslims killed in the attacks. ing more important than the freedom of expression. cron may have thought he would not be able to se- and these attacks would not be limited to harsh In the following days she declared a ban on all mil- I personally believed the holy principle of freedom cure his seat by continuing to take on the populists words or insults. itary-style-rifles, including assault and military- of speech was superior to everything. who were gaining ground every day, opting to em- Charlie Hebdo actually paved the way for ex- like semi-automatic rifles. The enthusiastic public If that were the case, people would have the brace populism instead. tremists, who were looking for a pretext to attack, showings of support for Ardern has now come to be right to freely express all of their opinions regard- one of whom pledged allegiance to Daesh and the known as “Jacindamania.” less of whether they criticize or mock what is sa- The rhetoric of hatred other two declared their loyalty to al-Qaida in the This week, Ardern won a landslide victory in cred to others. I was aware that the French law The French president did not stop there and Arabian Peninsula (AQAP). A Yemeni branch of the country’s general elections. She has led the didn’t protect unrestricted free speech. gradually adopted a strong anti-Islamist rheto- al-Qaida took responsibility for the deadly attack center-left Labor Party to its best result in 50 years, For example, condoning terrorism is a crime ric intended to draw in the Islamophobes. Today, against Charlie Hebdo, claiming the al-Qaida lead- winning 49.1% of the vote. and denying the Holocaust is banned in France. so-called “secular” hatred towards Muslims has ership chose the target and the massacre was in Western leaders such as Emmanuel Macron But after the millions-strong march, I thought become a part of everyday speech for the French retaliation to the depictions mocking the Prophet may think that tolerance towards Islam and things had changed as the streets of Paris felt like government as well as its media. French Muslims Muhammad. Muslims would destroy their political career but an outdoor temple revering in divine free speech keep asking Macron to stop stigmatizing them, but All Muslim countries, including the French in fact it has been the making of others just like that day. But I was wrong. A few days after the his normalization of hate speech against Islam has Muslim community, immediately condemned the Jacinda Ardern. historic rally, French authorities began to arrest almost legitimized the institutionalized discrimi- Charlie Hebdo attack. As radicalization began Ardern has been depicted as “anti-populist” people on charges of glorifying or defending terror- nation towards the France’s Muslim community. to spread, particularly since the evolution of the in the media for a long time and we can credit her ism online. Taking further steps, the French President re- Daesh terrorist group, Muslim countries played a victory to her sympathy and compassion. Unit- It was time for nations to better understand cently said “Islam is a religion that is in crisis all major role in fighting the notorious terror orga- ing the country she has been an example to other why disaffected citizens were joining radical over the world today, we are not just seeing this in nization. However, their efforts were not enough world leaders who adopt populist rhetoric out of causes. There should be efforts to get to the root of our country.” Adding that he is seeking to “liber- to stifle the rise of Islamophobia around the world fear of being replaced by right-wing politicians the problem especially in Western countries, such ate” Islam in France from foreign influences by as Islamophobic incidents including far-right and whose policies cause divisions. I know I am as France where the Muslim population is around improving the oversight of mosque financing. He terrorism, motivated by a variety of ideologies, trying to keep the faith, but what will be left to us 5 million. announced a law against religious “separatism” started to increase. if we also lose hope. Unfortunately, the French government chose and outlined new measures to “defend the republic In France, more than 1,000 Islamophobic in- Daily Sabah to follow an extreme version of secularism or laic- and its values and ensure it respects its promises of cidents occurred in 2019 including 70 physical at- Life & Times Saturday | 31-10-2020 06

THIS RESEARCH SUGGESTS THAT IMPROVING STUDENTS' relationships with teachers could have important, positive and long-lasting effects "beyond just academic success," said Jinho Kim, PhD, an assistant professor in the Department of Health Policy and Management at Korea University and author of the study. It was published in the journal School Psychology. "It could also have important health implications in the long run."

Positive Student-Teacher Relationships Benefit Students’ Long-Term Health

Agencies health in adulthood. the long run." further, Kim analysed data on do you agree that friends care their peers and teachers in mid- other, underlying factors about "This research suggests that Previous research has sug- nearly 20,000 participants from about you?" "How often have dle school and high school also students' family background. eens who have good, improving students' relation- gested that teens' social relation- the Add Health study, a nation- you had trouble getting along reported better physical and The results suggest that teach- supportive relationships ships with teachers could have ships might be linked to health ally representative longitudinal with your teachers?" and "How mental health in their mid-20s. er relationships are even more with their teachers enjoy important, positive and long- outcomes in adulthood - perhaps study in the United States that much do you agree that teach- However, when he controlled for important than previously re- better health as adults, lasting effects beyond just aca- because poor relationships can followed participants for 13 ers care about you?" As adults, family background by looking at alised and that schools should Tsuggested the study published demic success," said Jinho Kim, lead to chronic stress, which can years, from seventh grade into participants were asked about pairs of siblings together, only invest in training teachers on by the American Psychological PhD, an assistant professor in the raise a person's risk of health early adulthood. The participant their physical and mental health. the link between good teacher how to build warm and support- Association. Department of Health Policy and problems over the lifespan, ac- pool included more than 3,400 Researchers also took measures relationships and adult health ive relationships with their stu- Friendships are important to Management at Korea University cording to Kim. However, it is not pairs of siblings. As teens, par- of physical health, such as blood remained significant. dents, according to Kim. adolescents. Perhaps, in a sur- and author of the study. It was clear whether the link between ticipants answered questions pressure and body mass index. This could be because previ- "This is not something that prising result, the study did not published in the journal School teen relationships and lifetime such as, "How often have you Kim found that, as expected, ously reported links between most teachers receive much find the same link between good Psychology. "It could also have health is causal. had trouble getting along with participants who had reported peer relationships and physi- training in," he said, "but it peer relationships and students' important health implications in To explore those questions other students?" "How much better relationships with both cal health could actually reflect should be."

Positive Outlook Predicts Less Cognitive Disorders May Increase Risk Memory Decline, Finds Study Of Severe Covid-19: Study

Agencies The researchers examined the Agencies tors than even three months ago. association between positive The research team also found A new study published in the affect and memory decline, ac- esearchers have claimed that variations in genes related journal Psychological Science counting for age, gender, educa- that dementia and other to SARS-CoV-2 infection may be found that people who feel en- tion, depression, negative affect, Rcognitive disorders now associated with severe Covid-19 thusiastic and cheerful -- what and extraversion. appear to be the risk factors for that requires hospitalization. psychologists call "positive af- "Our findings showed that developing severe Covid-19. "And we are starting to un- fect" -- are less likely to experi- memory declined with age," The findings, published in derstand how those genetic ence memory decline as they said Claudia Haase, an associ- the journal 'Brain, Behavior and variations are making a differ- age. This result adds to a growing ate professor at Northwestern Immunity', highlight the need vid-19 patients," Ye added. velopment of the disease. ence," Ye stressed. body of research on positive af- University and senior author on for special care for populations In a blind study, the research- Analysing the genetic factors "Working on one disease, the fect's role in healthy ageing. the paper. "However, individu- with these pre-existing condi- ers analysed data from nearly that make some individuals at whole field is converging to- A team of researchers analyzed als with higher levels of positive tions during the pandemic. 1,000 diseases and two specific higher risk for severe Covid-19, gether, around the world, at the data from 991 middle-aged and affect had a less steep memory "We took a hypothesis-free genes to compare the health pro- the team focused on two genes: same time. It really showcases older U.S. adults who participat- decline over the course of almost approach and the most statis- files of Covid patients with those ACE2 and TPMPRSS2, known the power of science," he said. ed in a national study conducted a decade," added Emily Hittner, tically significant ones are the testing negative, looking for to be critical for the virus to "What my group is doing is re- at three time periods: between a PhD graduate of Northwestern cognitive disorders and Type 2 commonalities in the patients. enter into human cells. "In the ally just data analysis, large-scale 1995 and 1996, 2004 and 2006, University and the paper's lead diabetes," said study senior au- The study relied on data TMPRSS2 gene, we found that a data mining, but from vaccine de- and 2013 and 2014. author. thor Kaixiong Ye from the Uni- from UK Biobank, a long-term specific genetic variation is more velopment to studies in patients, In each assessment, partici- participants also completed tests Areas of future research might versity of Georgia in the US. study of more than 5,00,000 common in the Covid-19 pa- scientists are attacking the dis- pants reported on a range of pos- of memory performance. These address the pathways that could "Right now, we don't know participants investigating the tients," Ye said, adding that while ease from different aspects, and itive emotions they had experi- tests consisted of recalling words connect positive affect and the mechanisms behind these respective contributions of ge- the discovery was novel at the that's moving us forward very enced during the past 30 days. immediately after their presen- memory, such as physical health associations, we only know netic predisposition and envi- time, the team knows more data quickly in combating Covid-19." In the final two assessments, tation and again 15 minutes later. or social relationships. these are more common in Co- ronmental exposure to the de- now exists about host genetic fac- the study author wrote. Study Reveals Impact Of Family Structure On Puberty Onset In Girls Agencies of Research, USA, found that girls who early are at increased risk for vari- 2010 within the Kaiser Permanente ity who lived with both parents. Girls did not live with both parents from ous conditions such as heart disease Northern California healthcare sys- who were Black or White who lived irls who do not live with both birth to age two were 38% more likely and breast and uterine cancer. For tem. Out of the 26,044 girls included with one parent between the ages of parents from birth to age to begin their period before the age of the purpose of this study, we inves- in the study, 2,034 (8%) lived with two and six were 44% and 21% more two may be at higher risk of 12 compared with girls who lived with tigated living with one or two par- one parent before the age of two and likely to begin breast development starting puberty at a younger both parents. Girls who did not live ents as a way to assess the potential 2,186 (8%) lived with one parent be- early, compared to girls who lived Gage than girls living with both parents, with both parents between the ages of stress a young girl may experience tween the ages of two and six. with both parents. Latinx girls raised suggests recent research. The results two and six were 18% more likely than Our research could be used to guide The authors observed that the risk by a single parent between ages two of the research were published in the girls whose parents lived together to healthcare interventions to iden- of earlier puberty onset varied by ra- and six were no more likely to begin open-access journal BMC Pediatrics. begin their period before the age of 12. tify and support girls who may be at cial and ethnic background. Among breast development early than girls The authors suggest that their find- Ai Kubo, the corresponding au- higher risk of early puberty.” all the Black, White and Latinx girls who lived with two parents. Girls’ BMI ings support the hypothesis that stress thor said: “Stress experienced be- The authors also found that girls included in the study, approximately did not significantly influence the as- in early life may influence puberty fore age two may have a stronger who did not live with both parents 30%, 5.6% and 9.6% lived in a house- sociation between living in a single- onset. The risk of early puberty onset influence on puberty onset than from birth to age two were 29% hold with only one parent before age parent household and earlier puberty could potentially be mitigated by in- stress experienced by older children. more likely to begin developing live with both parents between the who lived with both parents. two. Black, White and Latinx girls who onset, according to the authors. How- terventions aiming to improve child Early puberty is associated with an breasts earlier and 21% more likely ages of two and six were 13% more To examine the family structure lived with one parent before the age ever, other factors such as socioeco- wellbeing, according to the authors. A increased risk of mental and emo- to start the growth of pubic hair likely to start developing breasts and puberty onset in girls the au- of two were 60%, 24% and 30% more nomic status, perceived stress, or ad- team of researchers from Kaiser Per- tional problems during adolescence. earlier, compared to girls who lived and 15% more likely to start devel- thors used electronic health record likely to start developing breasts earli- verse childhood events may further manente Northern California Division In addition, girls who begin puberty with both parents. Girls who did not oping pubic hair earlier than girls data of girls born between 2003 and er compared to girls of similar ethnic- explain the differences. news Saturday| 31-10-2020 7 Pompeo wraps up anti-China 4 dead, 120 injured in Turkey as tour of Asia in Vietnam strong earthquake hits Aegean Sea Agencies of the earthquake at 6.6, while Press Trust Of India Biden as weak on China and be- the United States Geological holden to it, repeatedly raising Ankara: A strong earthquake Survey said it was 7.0. It struck Washington: US Secretary of questions about alleged connec- struck on Friday between the at around 1150 GMT and was State Mike Pompeo is wrap- tions between Biden's son, Hunt- Turkish coast and the Greek is- felt along Turkey's Aegean ping up an anti-China tour of er, and Chinese businesses. land of Samos, collapsing sev- coast and the northwestern Asia in Vietnam as the fierce Vietnam was a late addi- eral buildings in Turkeys west- Marmara region, media said. American presidential election tion to Pompeo's itinerary and ern Izmir province and leaving The epicentre was some 17 race enters its final stretch. has numerous concerns about at least four people dead. kilometres off the coast of the With just four days left in the Chinese policies in the region. Dozens more were injured, Izmir province, at a depth of 16 campaign in which China has Those range from Beijing's ter- while some damage to build- km, AFAD said. The US Geo- been a central theme, Pompeo ritorial and maritime claims in ings and the road network, and logical Survey said the depth was visiting Hanoi on Friday the South China Sea to its devel- four light injuries were also re- was 10 km and that the epi- ostensibly to celebrate 25 years opment activities along the Me- ported on Samos. centre was 33.5km off Turkey's of US-Vietnam relations. But as kong River, which runs through Turkey's Health Minister coast. much of mainland Southeast Fahrettin Koca tweeted that Residents of Samos, an island Asia and is a regional lifeline. four people were killed in with a population of about In a statement released Izmir and 120 were injured. He 45,000, were urged to stay away ahead of Pompeo's arrival in said 38 ambulances, two ambu- from coastal areas, Eftyhmios Vietnam, the US State Depart- lance helicopters and 35 medi- Lekkas, head of Greece's organ- ment attacked China for reneg- cal rescue teams were working isation for anti-seismic plan- ing on cooperation pledges with in Izmir. ning, told Greece's Skai TV. other Mekong countries and for aggressively pursuing suspect Macron’s Islamophobia Unleashes claims in the South China Sea. "China's malign and desta- bilising actions in the Mekong Waves Of Protest, Boycott, region, including manipulation he has at his previous stops in In- of Mekong river water flows, dia, Sri Lanka, the Maldives and negatively affect millions of Diplomatic Rebuke In Muslim World Indonesia, Pompeo is expected to people who depend on the river highlight the Trump administra- for their livelihoods," it said. nger continues to grow brick of that building” if the en- “We are demonstrating to de- tion's antipathy toward China, its The United States stands across the Muslim voy was not ordered out. nounce and strongly disapprove” handling of the coronavirus pan- with our Indo-Pacific allies world after French “France is the enemy of Mus- of Macron’s comments, Kadhemi demic, its human rights record and partners in protecting President Emmanuel lims. Those who represent them are told AFP at the protest. and aggressiveness towards its their sovereign rights to off- AMacron publicly attacked Islam also our enemies,” Nesar Uddin, a Other protesters called for a smaller neighbours. shore resources in the South in defense of the publication of young leader of the group, said. boycott of French products, like Those issues, particularly China Sea, consistent with derogatory cartoons of Prophet Hundreds of police officers those already underway in super- the Chinese origin of the vi- their rights and obligations Muhammad (PBUH). used a barbed-wire barricade to markets in the Persian Gulf king- rus, have been highlighted by under international law, it Earlier in October, France stop the protesters from getting doms of Qatar and Kuwait, and People flooded to the streets “It was a very big earthquake, President Donald Trump as he said. It noted that earlier this led a national tribute to a teacher, close to the French embassy. demanded in Jordan and Turkey. in the Turkish coastal city of it's difficult to have a bigger seeks to beat back a stiff reelec- year, Pompeo had rejected who was recently beheaded by a Demonstrators marched Moreover, Iraq’s Islamic Izmir after the earthquake one,” said Lekkas. tion challenge from former Vice outright nearly all of Beijing's Chechen teenager after showing down other streets after police Dawa Party strongly con- struck, witnesses said Ali Yerlikaya, the governor of President Joe Biden in the Nov. 3 maritime claims in the South his class the offensive caricatures. intervened, chanting “Boycott demned Macron’s comments Turkey's Disaster and Emer- Istanbul, where the quake was polls. Trump has sought to paint China Sea. The president said he would France” and “Macron will pay a against Islam and demanded gency Management Presiden- also felt, said there were no not “renounce the caricatures.” high price.” that he apologize. cy (AFAD) put the magnitude negative reports. He described Islam as a religion In a provocative move that “in crisis” and declared war on Iraqis demand apology, boycott hurt the feelings of Muslims, Ma- Trump vs Biden: The “Islamist separatism,” which he On Monday, hundreds of cron “has defended publication claimed was taking over France’s people staged rallies outside the of caricatures offending Prophet US University's New bookmakers’ $1bn election estimated six-million-strong Mus- lim population. Agencies “It is twice as big as 2016, eas- The comments have angered Face Mask Can Inactivate ily making it the biggest political not only the Muslim community Washington: The US presiden- event ever. in France, but all Islamic nations, tial election is proving a boon “It might be the biggest ever leading to protests, boycott calls Coronavirus Using Heat for bookmakers, with esti- market on anything pretty much and diplomatic condemnations in mates that more than $1bn has and outstrip football worldwide. I the Middle East and the broader Agencies already been bet on the winner guess a billion pounds [$1.3bn] is Muslim world. around the world even before being bet.” Boston: Scientists at MIT have designed a novel face mask that can polling day. William Hill said they also Tens of thousands stage anti-France not only filter out the SARS-CoV-2 virus, which causes COVID-19, Matthew Shaddick, head of expect the election to be easily its rally in Bangladesh but also inactivate it using heat. political betting at British sports biggest event of the year, given On Tuesday, tens of thou- The new mask incorporates a heated copper mesh and does not betting and gambling firm GVC, the cancellation of money-spin- sands of people took to the streets need to be decontaminated or thrown away after use, according to said that is double the amount in ners such as the Grand National in the Bangladeshi capital Dhaka the researchers. 2016, when Donald Trump upset due to COVID-19. to express their anger at French Activists and supporters of the Islami Andolon Bangladesh, a Islamist political party, hold a protest march calling for As the person wearing the mask breathes in and out, air flows the boycott of French products and denouncing French president Emmanuel Macron for his comments over Prophet the odds and polls to beat Hillary “We are already over £3 mil- President Emmanuel Macron’s Muhammad caricatures, in Dhaka on October 27, 2020. (Photo by AFP) repeatedly across the mesh, and any viral particles in the air are Clinton. lion [$3.9m] and expect to take £10 comments. slowed and inactivated by the mesh and high temperatures, the re- Republican Party candidate million [$13m],” said Hill’s interna- More than 40,000 people took French embassy in Iraq to con- Muhammad and said France searchers said. Trump is once again the outsider, tional spokesman Rupert Adams. part in the march organized by Is- demn the move. The protesters would not give them up under the Such a mask could be useful for healthcare professionals, as with his Democratic challenger “We predict that this will be lami Andolon Bangladesh (IAB), burned France’s national flag pretext that the country adheres well as members of the public in situations where social distancing Joe Biden the favourite with the biggest wagering event of one of the largest Islamic parties near the country’s diplomatic to ‘secularism’ and ‘freedom of would be difficult to achieve, such as a crowded bus, they said. GVC’s gaming brands, which in- 2020. The figures are simply as- in the South Asian country. mission in the capital Baghdad, expression.’ The free speech has, "This is a completely new mask concept in that it doesn't pri- clude Ladbrokes, Coral and BWin. tounding and include all sport- During the march, which in the latest display of anger in however, been abused for repeat- marily block the virus. It actually lets the virus go through the Its rival, William Hill, also ing events.” started from the Baitul Mukar- the Muslim world over the images ed and deliberate insults to the mask, but slows and inactivates it," said Michael Strano, a professor has former Vice President Biden For Adams, the huge amounts ram national mosque, the protest- and Macron’s comments. Prophet, Islam and religions,” the at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in the US. tipped for victory. laid on Tuesday’s vote are largely ers called for a boycott of French The demonstrators also held political party said in a statement. The researchers have begun building prototypes and hope to “This is a huge market,” down to the love-him-or-loathe- products and burnt an effigy of up posters showing caricatures of It added, “Such aggressive begin testing them soon. Shaddick told AFP news agency. him personality of Trump. the French leader. the European leader and chanted viewpoints reflect his (Macron’s) The new design has been described in a paper posted on online They chanted “Boycott slogans in support of the Prophet. psychological complexes, his in- preprint server ArXiv, and submitted to a peer-reviewed journal. French products” and called for “These ( Macron’s) state- ternal defeat and his tendency to "The masks that we wear now are designed to capture some of Macron to be punished. ments jeopardize global security insult dignitaries in the hopes that the virus. They do offer protection, but there's no one really think- “Macron is one of the few and harmony since they dam- he would look great. These positions ing about inactivating the virus and sterilising the air. That sur- leaders who worship Satan,” age the coexistence between dif- come within a deliberate approach prised me," Strano said. Ataur Rahman, a senior IAB lead- ferent religions. We condemn aimed at undermining Islam and The researchers set out to design a mask that would kill viruses er addressed the rally at Bangla- these statements and we ask the targeting its sanctities. According- using heat. desh’s biggest mosque. French president to apologize to ly, they should not be tolerated.” They decided to use copper mesh as the heating and capture el- Rahman also called on the all Muslims,” Abu Ayman, a pro- The Islamic Dawa Party ement, and performed some mathematical modelling to determine Bangladesh government to “kick tester, said. then called on all Muslim insti- the optimal temperature range needed to kill coronaviruses flowing out” the French ambassador, Aqil al-Kadhemi, a cleric tutions, states and nations to inwards or outwards from natural breathing. Jean-Marin Schuh. at the rally, also demanded an “express their outrage and con- The vast majority of masks today function by filtration, filter- Another Islami Andolon Ban- “apology to all Muslims because demnation, and voice their sup- ing particles by size or electric charge," said MIT graduate student gladesh leader, Hasan Jamal, said the Prophet is a symbol of Islam port for the Prophet.” Samuel Faucher, the lead author of the study. activists would “tear down every and Muslims.” Agencies

news makers Twitter Deletes Ex-Malaysian PM's In Armenia-Azerbaijan Fight, Even A Tweet For Glorifying Attack In France McDonald's Is Taking Sides aris: Social network- in blaming the religion of Islam n Azerbaijan, as elsewhere, McDon- Soldier!" a Burger King branch posted. ing platform Twitter on and Muslims for the killing of the ald's and Burger King stores tend to "Karabakh is Azerbaijan." The account, Thursday removed former school teacher". use their Instagram accounts to post while not officially verified by Instagram, Malaysian Prime Minister France's Secretary of State's photos of burgers and fries. But a few appeared to host promotional materials MahathirP Mohamad's tweet, for vi- remarks comes after another weeksI ago, the tone took a turn. dating back years, to its opening. olating its rules banning the glori- attack was witnessed on Thurs- After military clashes between Azer- fication of violence, shortly after a day where a knife-wielding man baijan and Armenia broke out last month, violent knife attack in Nice, which killed two women and a man at fast-food franchisees began to weigh in - on left three people dead. the Notre-Dame Basilica in Nice behalf of Azerbaijan. The tweet sparked an angry and injured several others. The The posts, which have since been outburst on social media with police detained the attacker and removed, came amid the worst outbreak of many users calling out the former launched an investigation on ter- fighting since the 1990s over the contested Malaysian prime minister. rorism grounds. Nagorno-Karabakh region, a breakaway Cedric O, France's Secretary The attack in Nice was fol- ethnic Armenian enclave within the inter- for Digital Sector also condemned lowed by a knife-stabbing attempt nationally recognized borders of Azerbai- the post and urged Twitter to sus- in France's southeastern city of jan. Fighting there left some 30,000 people pend the account of the former Ma- Avignon and another one at the dead and more than 1 million displaced laysian prime minister and said in French Consulate in Saudi Arabia. before the sides agreed to a cease-fire in a tweet: "If not, Twitter would be A few days ago, Samuel Paty, 1994, but flare-ups have broken out since. an accomplice to a formal call for Twitter first labelled the tweet criticism of radical Islam after a a school teacher, was beheaded The enclave functions largely as an murder." with a disclaimer stating that the school teacher, was beheaded by by an 18-year-old teenager on the independent state, controlled by political "I just spoke with the Manag- posting violated its rules but was an 18-year-old for showing car- outskirts of Paris after he showed factions linked to Armenia. But Azerbaijan In a statement Tuesday to The ing Director of Twitter France. being left up because it was in pub- toons depicting Prophet Moham- cartoons depicting the Prophet sees it as occupied territory. Washington Post, a McDonald's corporate The account of former Malaysian lic interest. The networking site med in class. during a lesson. Paty was posthu- "Every inch of the land of the Mother- spokesperson confirmed that a franchisee PM Mahathir Mohamad must be later completely deleted the tweet In a series of 13 tweets, Maha- mously granted France's highest land is beloved," one Instagram post on a in Azerbaijan had removed the social immediately suspended. If not, but left the remaining of the Twit- thir Mohamad posting from his award, the Legion d'Honneur, and verified McDonald's account read, along- media content in question but would not Twitter would be an accomplice to ter thread intact. personal Twitter handle lashed out commemorated in the national side a map showing Nagorno-Karabakh respond to questions about the company's a formal call for murder," Cedric O This comes following French at Macron for not being "civilised" ceremony at the Sorbonne Univer- within Azerbaijan. policies on political speech on the part of tweeted. President Emmanuel Macron's and for being "very primitive sity in Paris. "Victory is with you, Azerbaijani local stores. K K Y Y SATURDAY   Observers OUT POST

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the ranking, scoring negative points in the category. They got -1.461, -1.201 and -1.158 points respectively. In the small state category, Goa ranked first with 1.745 points, followed by Meghalaya (0.797) and Himachal Pradesh (0.725). BENGALURU: Kerala was ad- Worst performers who judged the best governed state in scored negative points are Ma- the country while Uttar Pradesh nipur (-0.363), Delhi (-0.289) ended at the bottom in the large and Uttarakhand (-0.277), ac- states category, according to the cording to the PAC report. NEW DELHI: Out of the 80 again followed their old prac- Public Affairs Index-2020 re- Chandigarh emerged the best candidates in the fray for the tice of giving tickets to around leased by the Public Affairs Cen- governed union territory in the November 3 Gujarat Assembly 18 per cent candidates with tre in Bengaluru today. category of UTs with 1.05 PAI by-election, 18 per cent have criminal cases," the report said. In its annual report released points, followed by Puducherry declared criminal cases against "All major parties contesting today, the Bengaluru-based (0.52) and Lakshadweep (0.003). themselves, according to a report the Gujarat by-elections have not-for-profit organisation, Dadar and Nagar Haveli (-0.69), by poll rights group Association 25-38 per cent candidates who headed by former Indian Space Andaman, Jammu and Kashmir for Democratic Reforms (ADR). have declared criminal cases Research Organisation (ISRO) (-0.50) and Nicobar (-0.30) were The report, which also gives against themselves," it said. chairman K Kasturirangan, said the least performers. details of the financial back- The Supreme Court had in the states were ranked on gov- According to the PAC, the DEVOTEES following Covid protocal offer Friday prayers on Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi at Hazratbal ground of candidates, said a to- February asked political par- ernance performance based on governance performance is an- Shrine in Srinagar... KO Photo Abid Bhat tal of 20 or 25 per cent of them ties to give reasons for select- a composite index in the context alysed in the context of sustain- have declared financial assets ing candidates with a criminal of sustainable development. able development defined by worth crores. background and why other in- Four southern states, Kerala three pillars of equity, growth While 81 candidates are con- dividuals without criminal an- (1.388 PAI Index point), Tamil and sustainability. testing the elections, the report tecedents could not be selected. Nadu (0.912), Andhra Pradesh Speaking on the occasion, Mr First Phase Of Malabar Exercise To Take is based on an analysis of affi- The details of the financial (0.531) and Karnataka (0.468) Kasturirangan said: "The evi- davits furnished by 80 of them. background of the candidates stood in the first four ranks in dence that PAI 2020 generates Seven or 9 per cent of the can- were also given in the report. the large state category in terms and the insights that it provides Place From Nov 3-6 In Bay Of Bengal didates have declared serious "Out of the 80 candidates, of governance, it said. must compel us to reflect on the criminal cases against themselves, 20 (25 per cent) are crorepatis. Uttar Pradesh, Odisha and economic and social transition he first phase of the Malabar na- 1992 as a bilateral drill between the while 14 or 18 per cent have Eight (100 per cent) of eight Bihar were at the bottom of that is underway in India." val exercise featuring navies of Indian Navy and the US Navy in the In- declared criminal cases against candidates analysed from BJP, 6 India, the US, Japan and Australia dian Ocean. Japan became a permanent themselves, the ADR report said. (75 per cent) out of eight can- will take place from November 3 member of the exercise in 2015. Serious criminal cases are didates analysed from Congress CCORDING TO THE PAC, THE Tto 6 in the Bay of Bengal off Visakhapat- The annual exercise was conducted off non-bailable offences with over and 6 (11 per cent) out of 53 governance performance is analysed in the nam coast, officials said on Friday. the coast of Guam in the Philippine Sea five years of imprisonment. Independent candidates have Acontext of sustainable development defined by The second phase of the mega exercise in 2018 and off the coast of Japan in 2019. According to the report, one declared assets worth over ₹ 1 three pillars of equity, growth and sustainability. is scheduled to be held from November The Indian Navy will deploy a number (50 per cent) out of two can- crore," the report stated. 17 to 20 in the Arabian sea, they said. of key platforms in the exercise which didates analysed from Bhartiya The average assets per candi- Last week, India announced that Aus- will include destroyer Ranvijay, frigate Tribal Party (BTP), three (38 per date is ₹ 1.16 crore, it said. tralia will be part of the Malabar exercise their cooperation in the Indo-Pacific. Shivalik, off-shore patrol vessel Sukanya, cent) out of eight candidates "Among major parties, the which effectively makes it a drill by all The officials said the first phase of fleet support ship Shakti and submarine analysed from BJP, two (25 per average assets per candidate for Maharashtra: Woman, Partner four member nations of the Quad or the drill would witness complex and Sindhuraj. cent) out of eight candidates eight Congress candidates ana- Quadrilateral coalition. advanced naval exercises, including sur- In addition, advanced jet trainer analysed from Congress and lysed is ₹ 4.38 crore, for eight Crushed Under Tractor The invitation by India to the Aus- face, anti-submarine and anti-air war- Hawk, long-range maritime patrol air- eight (15 per cent) out of 53 BJP candidates analysed is ₹ tralian Navy for the exercise came two fare operations, besides cross-deck fly- craft P-8I, Dornier maritime patrol air- Independent candidates have 2.52 crores, two BTP candidates Over 'Illicit Relationship'; weeks after foreign ministers of the ing, seamanship evolutions and weapon craft, and a number of helicopters will declared criminal cases against have average assets of ₹ 17.85 'Quad' member nations held extensive firing exercises. also be participating in the exercise, the themselves in their affidavits. lakhs and 53 Independent can- talks in Tokyo with a focus on enhancing The Malabar exercise started in officials said. Two (25 per cent) out of eight didates have average assets of In-Laws Arrested constituencies are red alert ₹ 70.52 lakhs," it added. constituencies, where three Bypolls in Abdasa, Limbdi, or more contesting candidates Morbi, Dhari, Gadhada, Karjan, have declared criminal cases Dang and Kaprada assembly against themselves. seats in Gujarat were necessi- Loan Moratorium: Agri Loans Not "The directions of the Su- tated after the sitting Congress preme Court have had no effect MLAs resigned. on the political parties in selec- The counting of votes will Eligible For Interest-On-Interest Waiver tion of candidates as they have take place on November 10.

griculture and allied activ- for six months to borrowers in specified ity loans are not eligible for the loan accounts. THE DIRECTIONS OF THE SUPREME interest on interest waiver an- Loan accounts with sanctioned lim- Court have had no effect on the political parties nounced by the government last its and outstanding not exceeding Rs 2 "in selection of candidates as they have again Aweek, the finance ministry has clarified. crore (aggregate of all facilities with all JALNA: Police have arrested two tion and with the district SP Issuing additional frequently asked ques- the lending institutions) will be eligible followed their old practice of giving tickets to around 18 in-laws of a woman on charges against the father-son duo, and tions (FAQs) on the 'scheme for grant of and such accounts should be standard in per cent candidates with criminal cases," of killing her and her partner, also claimed there was a threat ex-gratia payment of difference between the books of the lending institutions as who were crushed under a trac- to his life from them, they said. compound interest and simple interest', on cut off date of February 29, 2020. tor in Jalna district of Maha- On March 30, Bhagwat and it said credit card dues outstanding as on The period reckoned for refund shall rashtra allegedly over an "illicit Mariya had eloped and reached February 29 would be considered for giv- be from March 1 to August 21, 2020, that Emmanuel Macron's Posters relationship", an official said on Gujarat after which a missing ing relief to the borrowers. is six months period or 184 days, it said. Friday. complaint was lodged with the The benchmark rate applicable for The ex-gratia relief will be credited The accused, Bathwell Sam- police by her family, they said. such relief would be the contract rate, to the account of all eligible borrow- Pasted On Busy Mumbai pat Lalzare and his son Vikas On April 22, the police which is used by the credit card issuers ers without any requirement to apply, Lalzare, residents of Chapalga- brought them back from Gu- for the purpose of EMI loans, it added. it said. Road, Cops Remove Them on village under Ghansawangi jarat and since then they were Crop and tractor loans come under As per the scheme, the lending institu- tehsil, were arrested on Thurs- living together in the village, agriculture and allied activities loans tions shall credit the difference between MUMBAI: Posters of French day, said Ambad police inspec- they said. and are not part of the eight segments compound interest and simple interest President Emmanuel Macron tor Aniruddha Nandedkar. On October 28, both were or classes eligible under the scheme, with regard to the eligible borrowers in were found pasted on a busy Bathwell Lalzare is the fa- headed on a motorcycle to a it added. respective accounts for the said period road in south Mumbai and were ther-in-law of the deceased nearby village to attend a pro- The relief shall cover the follow- irrespective of whether the borrower later removed by the police, an woman Mariya, a widow, while gramme when the accused Vi- ing segments—MSME loans, education fully or partially availed the moratorium official said today. Vikas Lalzare is her brother-in- kas Lalzare allegedly hit their loans, housing loans, consumer durable to ensure that the scheme of waiver of on repayment of loan announced by the Pedestrians and motorists in law, he said. motorbike with the tractor loans, credit card dues, automobile interest on interest for loans up to Rs 2 RBI on March 27, 2020. the Bhendi Bazaar area spotted The police said the 32-year- and crushed them under the loans, personal loans to professionals crore for the six-month moratorium pe- The scheme is also applicable on those hundreds of posters of Presi- old Mariya Lalzare's husband wheels, the police said. and consumption loans—according to riod is implemented by November 5, as who have not availed the moratorium dent Macron, who is facing crit- died 10 years ago, and she lived The wounded couple was the FAQs released by the ministry earlier decided by the government. scheme and continued with the repay- icism from Muslim countries with her in-laws. rushed to a hospital, but they on Wednesday. Last Friday, the government had an- ment of loans. The scheme, which was over a cartoon row in France, She was in a relationship succumbed to injuries on the The Reserve Bank had on Tuesday nounced the scheme for grant of ex- announced as per the direction of the pasted on the Mohammed Ali with a married man, Harbak way, the police said. asked all lending institutions, includ- gratia payment of difference between Supreme Court, is likely to cost the ex- Road under JJ flyover on Thurs- Bhagwat (27), a resident of the The wife of Bhagwat accused ing non-banking financial companies, compound interest and simple interest chequer Rs 6,500 crore. day evening, the official said. same village, they said. Vikas Lalzare and his father of A video also surfaced on so- Her in-laws opposed their killing her husband and Mariya, cial media in which vehicles relationship and threatened they said. can be seen driving over the Bhagwat with dire consequenc- "We have registered a case HE RESERVE BANK HAD ON TUESDAY ASKED ALL LENDING institutions, posters. honie police after getting infor- es when they came to know against Vikas and his father under including non-banking financial companies, to ensure that the scheme of waiver of interest on Mumbai Police spokesperson mation about them. about it, the police said. IPC section 302 (murder). Further S Chaitanya confirmed the inci- No case has been registered Tinterest for loans up to Rs 2 crore for the six-month moratorium period is implemented by November Bhagwat had filed a com- investigation is going on," said in- dent and said the posters were in this regard so far, another of- plaint at the Ambad police sta- spector Nandedkar. PTI 5, as decided by the government. promptly removed by the Pyd- ficial said.

NEWS MAKER Shiv Sena Proposes Urmila Matondkar's Name Village Chief's Husband In UP's Amethi Burnt For A Legislative Council Seat Alive, 3 Arrested: Police rmila Matondkar the cabinet today. These AMETHI: A village chief's day night and Arjun Kori is among the 12 names will be sent to the husband in Amethi, Uttar was admitted to a hospital nominees to the governor for their appoint- Pradesh, was allegedly burnt in Amethi. Maharashtra Leg- ment as Council members alive and died on his way to He died while he was being Uislative Council supposed from his quota," news the hospital, with his family taken to a Lucknow hospital to be picked by the Maha agency PTI quoted sources claiming that he was killed on Friday morning, he said. Vikas Aghadi government as saying. over electoral rivalry, the po- On the complaint of the in Maharashtra. These names will be rec- lice said. family, a case was registered. According to media re- ommended to Maharash- The man's family filed a Three of the accused, includ- ports, she was nominated tra Governor Bhagat Singh complaint against five people, ing Krishna Kumar Tiwari, by the Shiv Sena through Koshyari. of which three have been ar- have been arrested while the Governor’s quota. to Gopal Shetty of the BJP. gress," she had then said, The term of 12 members rested. search is on to find the re- "Chief Minister Uddhav A few months after losing announcing her decision to of the 78-member upper Arjun Kori, 45, husband of maining two, District Magis- Thackeray has spoken to the election, Matondkar part with the party. house of Maharashtra from Bhadoiya village head Chhotka did not return home. mar alleged. trate Arun Kumar and official Matondkar and she has had announced that she On Thursday, the Maha- the governors quota had Devi, was found with serious Later, he was found with se- The man's son claimed that Dinesh Singh said. agreed to be nominated by was resigning from the rashtra cabinet approved ended in June this year. burns on Thursday night. He rious burn injuries at a prop- his father had taken names Necessary financial help is the Sena," Indian Express Congress. “My political and 12 names for nomination Meanwhile, the NCP is died while being taken to a erty belonging to one Krishna of four people, who stuffed a being extended to the family, quoted Sena spokesperson social sensibilities refuse to to the state Legislative reportedly considering the Lucknow hospital for treatment Kumar Tiwari. piece of cloth into his mouth they said. Sanjay Raut as saying. allow vested interests in the Council from the Gover- names of Shivajirao Gajre, this morning, the police said. Surendra Kumar said his fa- and set him on fire after beat- The police said there are Matondkar had contested party to use me as a means nor's quota. "The names Uttamrao Jankar, Eknath His son Surendra Kumar ther had a strong base in the ing him up. reports that a minor is also the 2019 Lok Sabha polls to fight petty in-house poli- of the nominees from the Khadse, and Anand Shinde said Arjun Kori had gone to a area, which had perturbed his Superintendent of Police among the five named by the on a Congress ticket from tics instead of working on a Shiv Sena, NCP and Con- to be nominated to the leg- market to purchase vegeta- opponents. He has been killed Dinesh Singh said the inci- family and investigations are Mumbai North, but had lost bigger goal in Mumbai Con- gress were approved by islative council. bles on Thursday evening but over electoral rivalry, Mr Ku- dent was reported on Thurs- on in this connection.

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