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scale diplomatic peace process with its neighbour. With initiating important initiatives which helped in creating Tanghdar sector in Kupwara From Page 1 the historic inauguration of the Delhi-Lahore bus service hope. in February 1999, Vajpayee initiated a new peace "Opening of dialogue with stake holders including process aimed towards permanently resolving the Pakistan and other dissenting voices were meaningful exchange of fire between the two sides. Vajpayee passes away Kashmir dispute and other conflicts with Pakistan. steps," Tarigami said. The firing stopped at 5 am, the officials said, adding Vajpayee was also widely known and respected for his The ground work for opening of trade and people-to- there was no report of any casualty on either side. the bulletin issued by Dr Aarti Vij, chairperson, media love for poetry and as an eloquent speaker. He was people contact across LoC were seen as major Defence officials said they were ascertaining the details and protocol division, AIIMS said. conferred Padma Vibhushan in 1992 in recognition of his confidence building measures. from the ground. The late leader's body will be first taken to his residence services to the nation. He was subsequently awarded "Despite severe limitations of the BJP's policies, he will 6, Krishna Menon Marg, where a host of BJP leaders, the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian award, in 2015. be remembered for not following the beaten tracks," Over 20 health projects in JK including Prime Minister and BJP chief Tarigami asserted. will be present along with BJP senior LK National Conference leader Omar Abdullah, who was a await completion for years Advani who has been a Vajpayee associate for years. BJP postpones its national executive minister of state in the Vajpayee-led government at the After the family and friends pay homage, Vajpayee's Centre, said the passing away of the former PM was a despite the state lacks health infrastructure. "There is body will be taken to the BJP headquarters for last has been postponed, and its dates will be finalised later," personal loss to him. requirement of 35 more community health centres, over respects. a party leader said. "Vajpayee Sahib is no more & I feel a personal sense of 100 primary health centres and several hundred sub- Vajpayee, a bachelor, is survived by his adopted Vajpayee is battling for life and remains on advanced life loss at his passing. Thank you sir for the opportunities, centres in the Valley," the official said. daughter Namita Kaul Bhattacharya. support at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences for for the trust you reposed in me, for the opportunities to He said that lack of health care facilities in far-flung Earlier today, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and a host the second day today. travel with you & to learn from you. You will be greatly areas was putting extra burden on tertiary care of other BJP as well as opposition leaders drove to AIIMS As anxiety grew about the state of the 93-year-old missed," Abdullah tweeted. hospitals. as it became clear that the end was near. leader's health, a stream of leaders, including Vice Not just politicians, even the man of the street in Figures of Union Ministry of Health and Family Affairs "It was Atalji's exemplary leadership that set the President M , BJP chief Amit Shah and Kashmir is full of admiration for the former prime released in 2016 also revealed a grim picture of the foundations for prosperous and inclusive India in the Union ministers and , minister. Health sector. "Out of 2265 sub-health centres in J&K, 21st century," Modi said. visited him in the hospital. "While every Prime Minister in India has always worried 1290 (57 per cent) have no regular water supply. Vajpayee, who joined the Rastriya Swamsevak Sangha The former prime minister was admitted to the hospital about the next election and used Kashmir as an issue to Similarly 1013 of these SHCs have no electricity and 672 (RSS) in 1947 rose through ranks to become a stalwart on June 11 with a kidney tract infection, urinary tract win the polls, Vajpayee was different as he made sincere are without an all-weather motorable approach road," of the BJP and was the first non-Congress prime infection, low urine output and chest congestion. efforts to initiate a process that could lead to a the figures revealed. minister to complete a full term in office. (AGENCIES) resolution," Abdul Rehman Khan (75), a retired A senior official admitted that state lacks health "It was due to the perseverance and struggles of Atal Ji government employee, said. infrastructure. "Work on health projects has been that the BJP was built brick by brick," Modi said in a BJP never approached Karra over Often Vajpayee's out of the box thinking surprised even intensified and will be completed very soon," he added. tweet. the Pakistani establishment. "He travelled across the length and breadth of India to Govt formation: Ashok Koul Reacting to his unexpected 'hand of friendship', the then spread the BJP's message, which led to the BJP Pakistan Foreign Minister Khurshid Mahmud Kasuri 4 soldiers injured in gunfight said he was hopeful that there will be no "clarification" becoming a strong force in our national polity and in BJP and PDP didn't harm each other. The current revolt from India or even from Vajpayee on the statement. in Nowgam sector several states," he added. in the PDP was the result of nepotism and monarchy Kasuri had said he was "thrilled" over the development The former prime minister was admitted to the hospital system," he added. and termed Vajpayee's statement as a positive gunfight. on June 11 with a kidney tract infection, urinary tract Moreover, Koul said that Jammu and Kashmir is an movement forward in India-Pakistan relations. "In the first initial gunfight, four soldiers were injured," infection, low urine output and chest congestion. integral of India and BJP has every right to start its Such was Vajpayee's charm that he draws praise even the sources said, adding that the operation is under way. Vajpayee, a diabetic, had only one functional kidney. He political activities in any part of the country. (KNS) suffered a stroke in 2009 that weakened his cognitive from the separatists. The injured soldiers were shifted to hospital for abilities. Subsequently, he developed dementia. "I am sad to hear about the demise of A B Vajpayee ji. treatment. . Vajpayee was born on December 25, 1924 in Gwalior, Kashmir problem can't be Atalji was indeed a rare Indian leader who had the Additional reinforcement of security forces has been Madhya Pradesh to a schoolteacher, Krishna Bihari humaneness to seek the resolution of the festering rushed to the area to flush out the militants. Vajpayee, and Krishna Devi. Today, his birthday is resolved with bullets: Modi Kashmir dispute in the wide ambit of humanity and not celebrated as 'Good Governance Day'. within the confines of a constitution," chairman of Have been told that governance moderate faction of Hurriyat Conference Mirwaiz Umar Officials said the Union Cabinet will meet shortly to pass much-awaited panchayat and local body elections. He Farooq told . is for Govt, not for courts: SC a resolution to condole Vajpayee's demise. did not say when. They said modalities about the funeral and the mourning He said the former prime minister made sincere efforts period would be discussed. to walk his talk when he initiated talks with the Hurriyat a bench headed by Justice Madan B Lokur said. In his tribute, BJP president Amit Shah said he was a Kashmir remembers Vajpayee as PM who Conference. The observations by Justice Lokur assumes significance "rare politician, brilliant speaker, poet and patriot, his looked beyond politics to end Valley's woes Former Hurriyat chairman Abdul Gani Bhat said following Law Minister 's remarks demise is not just a irreparable loss for the BJP but also Vajpayee was "a great man" in many ways. yesterday that "the founding fathers always wanted for the entire country." Bhat said Vajpayee's efforts to improve relations with governance must be left to those elected to govern by the Congress president Rahul Gandhi said on Twitter: The 'hand of friendship' to Pakistan was a complete Pakistan and settle the dispute in Jammu and Kashmir people of India." (AGENCIES) "Today India lost a great son. Former PM, Atal Bihari reversal to the earlier stand of his government of not will go down in the annals of history as an effort to build Vajpayee ji, was loved and respected by millions. My engaging with Islamabad till cross-border terrorism a stable, prosperous and peaceful south Asia. Yatri movement resumes on condolences to his family and all his admirers. We will continued. "Now is the time, while paying tributes to the great man, miss him." - With PTI inputs At the same rally, Vajpayee extended an olive branch to for the leadership of the sub-continent to follow his Kashmir highway after 3 days Top leaders who visited AIIMS earlier in the day to the separatists saying dialogue was the only way to vision of a peaceful region. Initiate a dialogue and resolve issues. enquire about the health of Vajpayee include Vice resolve all disputes including the dispute of Jammu and Jammu early this morning, they said. Similarly, pilgrims The sincerity of the effort immediately elevated President Venkaih Naidu, Prime Minister Narendra Kashmir in the interests of peace, prosperity and who were stopped at Nunwan Pahalgam base camp in Vajpayee's stature in the eyes of the common Kashmiri, Modi, top BJP veteran and former Deputy Prime Minister development," he said. south Kashmir, were also allowed to leave for Jammu who bore the brunt of decades of violence in the state. L K Advani, Home Minister Rajnath Singh, Health this morning. Yatris who were halted at Bhagwati Nagar, Days later, Vajpayee elaborated on his Srinagar speech Minister J P Nada, BJP president Amit Shah, Congress Jammu base camps were also allowed to leave for Baltal in the Lok Sabha. "Issues can be resolved if we move Netizens in Kashmir mourn President Rahul Gandhi, National Conference President and Nunwan Pahalgam base camps early this morning forward guided by the three principles of Insaniyat and Member Parliament Dr Farooq Abdullah and under proper security arrangements. (Humanity), Jamhooriyat (Democracy) and Kashmiriyat death of Vajpayee Environment Minister Harsh Vardhan. Meanwhile, over 2.80 lakh pilgrims had paid obeisance (Kashmiri values)," he said. Born in 1924 in Gwalior, Vajpayee became the first BJP at the cave shrine in south Kashmir Himalayas since the The peace overture was all the more a surprise as it Prime Minister to serve a full five-year term. He was Vajpayee. "Though he started his politics on communal commencement of the 60-day long yatra from June 28. came just over two years after the Parliament was first exposed to the political sphere during the Quit India lines but as they say it is the 'end' that matters. Vajpayee The yatra will conclude on August 26 when the Chhari attacked by Jaish-e-Mohammad militants. movement in 1942. Within five years since then, he was eager to give respite to the people of Kashmir. It was Mubarak, holy silver Mace of Lord Shiva will be taken to Vajpayee had, however, made efforts to foster friendly became a full-time RSS Pracharak and, due to his he who started LoC Bus service. It was he who started cave shrine for final puja. (AGENCIES) oratory skills, he soon became the face of the Jana relations with Pakistan, earlier as well. He travelled to Cross LoC Trade. He went to Lahore to create conducive Sangh (which is today known as the BJP). the neighbouring country in the inaugural Delhi-Lahore atmosphere in the sub-continent. He was brainchild of Imran may follow footsteps Vajpayee was arrested between 1975 to 1977 during the bus in 1999, the efforts of which were negated by the Agra Summit." Emergency imposed by the then Prime Minister Indira Kargil intrusion later that year. Very few netizens from Kashmir criticized him and his of his predecessors Gandhi. In 1977, Vajpayee became the external affairs Senior PDP leader Naeem Akhtar said Vajpayee has party but overall majority of the people hailed him and minister in former PM Moraji Desai's Cabinet. Even in become a reference point "in Kashmir and about described him as the best leader of a in the rightwing Kashmir". party. "He was the right man in the wrong party. Yet, he logistic cell which supplies goons all over the those days, he was the party's star speaker. country...(and) heroin. His first stint as Prime Minister lasted only for 16 days "His electoral loss in 2004 (Lok Sabha polls) is wielded so much authority. Vajpayee was the real friend considered a loss for Kashmir and south Asia. He was of people of Kashmir and he wished to see Kashmir This way if India banks on the changed mindset of Imran (from May 16-31, 1996) and then again from March 19, New Delhi is mistaken.Imran cannot offend the Army 1998 to May 13, 2004. one PM who bonded with the sentiments of Kashmiris issue getting resolved during his life time," wrote Ajaz and scripted a new peace agenda for south Asia, Ahmed. and invite criticism of people after he changed his vision Vajpayee, whose parliamentary experience spanned on Kashmir. No doubt Governor Jammu and Kashmir, over four decades, had been a Member of Parliament establishing in the process the centrality of the 'With the death of Vajpayee, Insaniyat and Jhamooriyat sentiment of the people of Kashmir and that Kashmir died in India," wrote Rouf Iqbal. (CNS) N.N.Vohra, has appealed to Pakistan to help the since 1957. He was elected to the Lok Sabha ten times, Governor in establishing peace I n Kashmir when talks and twice to the Rajya Sabha. can be resolved without the use of force and without redrawing borders," Akhtar told. can be the alternative to war.Vohra has appealed to In late 1998 and early 1999, ex-PM Vajpayee tried to Pakistani troops violate ceasefire in parents of misguided wards to woo back their sons mend differences with Pakistan by pushing for a full- CPI(M) leader Mohammad Yousuf Tarigami said Vajpayee had tried to reach to the people of Kashmir by because life of militants is a short-lived affair.(KIP)

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NL CORRESPONDENT Vajpayee. BJP postpones its NEW DELHI, AUG 15 "Atalji called for 'insaniyat' (humanity), 'Kashmiriat' national executive Repeating the words used (eclectic Kashmiri culture) last year on Jammu and and 'jamhooriyat' NEW DELHI, AUG 16 Kashmir, Prime Minister (democracy). I also said that Narendra Modi on the issues in Kashmir could The BJP today postponed Wednesday said Kashmir's be resolved by embracing its two-day national problems could be resolved the people of Kashmir." executive, slated for only by embracing its Modi said his government August 18-19, in the wake people, not with bullets or was committed to all-round of critical health abuses. development of all sections condition of its veteran In his speech on the 72nd and regions in Jammu and leader and former prime Independence Day at the Kashmir. minister Atal Bihari Red Fort here, he said his He said Jammu and Vajpayee. government was following Kashmir, now under "As of now, the national the teachings of former Governor's Rule, would executive P2 prime minister Atal Bihari hold the P2 BJP never approached Karra over

NL CORRESPONDENT innings. He was 93. August 16.” mourning following demise condition deteriorated over Govt formation: Ashok Koul NEW DELHI, AUG 16 AIIMS announced the Vajpayee was admitted to of Vajpayee. The national the last 36 hours and he demise of the BJP veteran AIIMS on June 11 and was flag will be flown at half was put on life support Says current revolt in PDP result of 'nepotism, monarchy' system Former Prime Minister Atal saying, “It is with profound stable in the last nine mast for seven days across systems. Despite the best Bihari Vajpayee passed grief that we inform about weeks under the care of a India, it said, adding that a of efforts we have lost him SRINAGAR, AUG 16 (KNS) to form the dispensation in the next dispensation in away at AIIMS this evening the sad demise of former team of AIIMS doctors. state funeral to be today. We join the nation in the state when the former the state," he said. at 5.05 pm bringing to an PM of India Shri Atal Bihari The government has accorded to Vajpayee. deeply mourning this great Reacting over the chief minister Late Mufti Koul said that the former end a glorious political Vajpayee at 5.05 pm on announced 7-day state “Unfortunately his loss,” P2 statement made by Muhammad Sayeed felt ill MP should not blame Congress Working in the year 2015. He had others rather he should Vajpayee was first PM to understand Committee (CWC) also said that the current focus on caring his own Kashmir remembers Vajpayee as PM who member, Tariq Hameed revolt in the PDP was family (congress). Karra, the state Bharatiya because of BJP. The BJP leader further agony of J&K people: Mehbooba (BJP) on The BJP leader termed the said that the party is looked beyond politics to end Valley's woes Thursday denied any statement made by Karra currently falling short of SRINAGAR, AUG 16 approach to the leader as 'baseless'. MLAs to form the next SRINAGAR, AUG 16 the man, who despite his Jan Sangh past, over government Talking to Kashmir News dispensation in the state. extended a hand of friendship to Pakistan Former Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, formation in the state, Service (KNS), BJP State "Whenever we get a With his mantra of 'Insaniyat, 'Jamhooriyat' and offered dialogue to the separatists in a Mehbooba Mufti expressed his condolence on the death saying that nobody from General Secretary sufficient number of and 'Kashmiriyat', former prime minister historic speech here in April 2003. of former Prime Minister who BJP approached him ever (Organization) Ashok Koul legislators, we will think, Atal Bihari Vajpayee endeared himself to "We are again extending the hand of passed away at the age of 93 at AIIMS in National capital to form the next said that the latter was debate and make the next the people of Kashmir who finally saw a friendship, but hands should be extended on Thursday. Expressing her sadness, she said, "The dispensation in Jammu never approached by the government in the state," leader willing to look beyond political by both sides," Vajpayee said, the first such demise of Atal Bihari Vajpayee is not only a loss for the and Kashmir. BJP leaders over the he added. calculations in his attempt to solve the initiative by a prime minister of the country country, it is big loss for the people of Jammu and Earlier Karra on government formation in He said that BJP has never vexed problems of the strife-torn valley. in many many years following the eruption Kashmir. He was the first Prime Minister to understand Wednesday claimed that the state. "We have never harmed PDP. "The two Kashmiris vividly remember Vajpayee as of militancy in the state. P2 the agony of our people." BJP had approached him approached Karra to form parties including P2 Have been told that governance Yatri movement resumes on Over 20 health projects in JK is for Govt, not for courts: SC Kashmir highway after 3 days await completion for years NL CORRESPONDENT suggestions have been NL CORRESPONDENT They said on August 12 NEW DELHI, AUG 16 made that the judiciary SRINAGAR, AUG 16 evening, an advisory was should refrain from received from the ADIL AHMAD institutes across the J&K. completion of the projects. been completed over the SRINAGAR, AUG 16 At the same time, the Multiple deadlines have years. The Supreme Court today entering the domain of Movement of vehicles, administration not to allow government has failed to been missed in completion Work on sub-district expressed its limitation in governance. carrying Amarnath any vehicle carrying While Jammu and Kashmir complete at least 20 health of these projects," the hospital Rajouri was passing coercive orders "We have been told that pilgrims, was resumed on Amarnath pilgrims to ply lacks the health projects that could have official said. started in 2005 and has not for alleged failure by some governance is for the on the highway from Thursday on the Srinagar- infrastructure, over 20 upgraded the state's health The work on district been completed so far. states to set up panels on Government and not for August 13 for three days Jammu national highway health projects started infrastructure. The hospital Bandipora was There are several such the issue of urban the courts. If there is no after remaining for security reasons. homelessness, saying its governance, we cannot do over eight-years-ago have projects were to be started in 2006. Despite projects on which suspended for three days All the pilgrims, who had not been completed so far. completed by Jammu and passing 11 years, the construction work is going "whip has broken" as anything," P2 for security reasons, returned after paying The JK's health sector Kashmir Projects building has not been for a long time. official sources said this obeisance at the holy cave presents a dismal picture. Construction Corporation completed. Similarly, the "Work on several projects Al-Badhar claims responsibility morning. shrine on August 13 According to a survey, the (JKPCC), and Roads and construction work on sub- is going for the last over a "We have allowed the onwards, were stopped at Health Department has Buildings Department. district hospitals of decade despite that they of grenade attack in Pulwama vehicles of pilgrims to ply Maingam and Baltal base found that state has An official of the Health Rajpora Pulwama, are yet to get completed," on the highway, the only camps in the central deficiency of over 1,500 Department said that work Pakherpora Budgam, the official said. all weather road linking Kashmir district of PULWAMA, AUG 16, CNS the outfit for Kashmir, health institutions based on these projects was Kralpora Kupwara , The official said that Ganderbal. Hamzah Burhan said that the Kashmir valley with on catchment area, started 8 to 10 years ago. Kremshore Budgam, government was not Al-Badhar Mujhadeen they lobbed grenade at the rest of the country," The pilgrims left these population coverage and "The construction agencies Kulgam, IPD block district bothered in completion of while claiming the police station Pulwama sources said. camps for P2 existing health care are showing no concern in hospital Pulwama have not these projects P2 responsibility of grenade that resulted in the attack on Police Station injuries of many Forces Netizens in Kashmir 4 soldiers injured Pulwama said that a personnel. Imran may follow footsteps couple of government Pertinently, on Wednesday mourn death of Vajpayee in gunfight in forces personnel evening, a grenade of his predecessors sustained injuries in the exploded with a big bang Nowgam sector attack. near police station NL CORRESPONDENT JAMMU TAWI, AUG 16 issue through talks.India to bread factories". SRINAGAR, AUG 16, CNS In an e-mailed statement Pulwama. However, police NL CORRESPONDENT to news agency CNS, said that no one was (KIP) had placed some Experts have said any Former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, the first non- SRINAGAR, AUG 16 Divisional Commander of injured in the explosion. conditions for the peace Will Imran Khan,expected resumption of talk with Pakistan, which Congress leader to serve a full term in power, died on to be the Prime of talks but hitherto,Pakistan by default thought of India Thursday at the AIIMS where he had been undergoing At least four Army men Pakistani troops violate ceasefire Pakistan,plans to follow has neither responded to as an enemy state, would treatment for a kidney ailment since June. were injured in a gunfight the footsteps of his the offer nor implemented be "futile". Notwithstanding the unpopularity of BJP among Kashmiri close to the Line of Control (LoC) in north Kashmir in Tanghdar sector in Kupwara predecessors or take a any demand which "Kashmir is now an excuse Muslims, yet majority of the netizens from Valley frontier Kupwara district concrete decision for included end to export of for the Pakistan army to expressed grief over the death of Vajpayee and described on Thursday, sources said. NL CORRESPONDENT area along the Line of resolving the Kashmir terrorism. remain in control in him as a 'leader with human heart.' The gunfight erupted in SRINAGAR, AUG 16 Control in Tangdhar sector issue through talks. Experts believe that the Pakistan."It is now the "Vajpayee held the hand of a common Kashmiri while the Nowgam sector, 120 km on Wednesday night as Indications are that Imran Kashmir issue is now largest corporate sector in present BJP Prime Minister believes in hand-twisting. northwest of Srinagar, Pakistani troops violated Pakistani troops opened may be forced to follow the merely an "excuse" Pakistan. It owns land, Vajpayee was keen to resolve Kashmir issue but a when a group of infiltrators fire towards Indian posts, line adopted by his propped by the Pakistan owns properties, runs politician from Valley ditched him by casting vote against the ceasefire in Tangdhar was spotted by the predecessors otherwise he Army to remain in control, fertiliser factories, him in the Parliament. Had he would have served India for sector in Kupwara district, the officials said. soldiers this morning and has fears to invite wrath of and neighboring country's runs bread factories, runs five more years, Kashmir would have been a closed officials said here on They said the Indian Army it was challenged. The people and the army as the "largest atta (wheat flour) chapter," wrote one Sajad Sofi on face book. Thursday. retaliated in adequate infiltrators opened Army.Pakistan is not corporate" entity running factories...It also runs Another netizen Muhammad Abbas wrote that he is really The ceasefire violation measure, triggering indiscriminate firing, interested in resolving the enterprises from "fertiliser international P2 pained with the death of Atal Bihari P2 took place in Saedapora intermittent P2 triggering a P2 the northlines 4 HILL DISTRICT Jammu | Friday| August 17 | 2018 Sub-Committee on rehabilitation of CEO Shrine Board hoists tricolour

NL CORRESPONDENT Kumar Gupta, mule owners meet stakeholders KATRA, AUGUST 16 Commandant, 6th Bn. CRPF; Ms. Neelam about the steps taken by The 72nd Independence Khajuria, SDM, Katra; the department to improve Day was celebrated with Naresh Singh, Additional veterinary services traditional fervour and SP, Katra; Rajinder Singh, including construction of patriotism at Katra, the OSD (Revenue); Ashok hospital building for mules base town for pilgrimage to Kumar, Director Sports; at Katra. the Holy Cave Shrine of President and Chairman senior civil, police and Hotel and Restaurant Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Ji. security forces officers, The main function at Katra NL CORRESPONDENT Bhat, Deputy cards have also been Association, Katra Rakesh prominent citizens, heads was held yesterday at the REASI, AUGUST 16 Commissioner Reasi provided to existing mule Wazir and Sham Lal Kesar, of various educational Prasanna Ramaswamy G, operators, he said. President Mule Owners Shrine Board's Sports institutions, media The Sub-Committee SSP Reasi Nisha Nathyal, He also informed that mule Association of Katra Sohan Complex, where Dheeraj persons, officers and staff constituted to expedite the Additional CEO SMVDSB dung generated in the Singh, President Gupta, Chief Executive endeavours by one and all composite cultural heritage of the Shrine Board, a large Shopkeepers Association consultation process for Anshul Garg, Director Banganga sector is being Officer, Shri Mata Vaishno for progress and prosperity of the state and the number of people of the Shamsher Singh and its rehabilitation of mule Urban Local Bodies Jammu treated at the Biogas Plant Devi Shrine Board, hoisted of the largest and the most country. area, teachers, school owners operating between Rajinder Singh Tara, at Banganga and the Bio representative Manohar the tricolour and took vibrant democracy of the Gupta gave away prizes to children and the pilgrims. Katra and Shri Mata Additional Secretary gas generated is used for Singh were also present in salute at an impressive the meeting. world. He also gave details the students who were As part of the Vaishno Devi Ji Shrine H&UDD Narinder Khajuria, cooking purposes in march-past by the today held a meeting with SDM Katra Neelam Gulshan Langer. He further All the stakeholders opined of various major adjudged best in the Independence Day contingents drawn from the stakeholders under the Khajuria, CEO Katra informed that mule dung that any decision in this infrastructure development march-past and celebrations, Dheeraj Chairmanship of Advisor to Development Authority generated at Adhkuwari, regard should take care of CRPF, NCC Boys and Girls, projects already completed presentation of cultural Gupta, CEO, SMVDSB, also Governor B B Vyas here at Jagdish Mehra and senior Sanjichhat, Bhawan and religious sanctity and Scouts and Guides, sports by the Shrine Board, programme. hoisted the tricolour at a persons undergoing Katra. functionaries of concerned Bharon sectors is being sensitivity associated with ongoing and those in the Among those present on function held at Central the Yatra and also other coaching at the Sports Advisor to Governor K departments. shifted to composting site pipeline for facilitation of the occasion were Dr. M. K. Office of the Shri Mata matters like livelihood Complex, besides the Vijay Kumar and Chief The Committee re-started near Tarakote on a daily the pilgrims and for Kumar and Anshul Garg, Vaishno Devi Shrine Board Secretary BVR the consultation process basis for conversion to issues of mule operators, students of various general development of Additional Chief Executive at Katra. Subrahmanyam were with the representatives of organic manure through pit Solid Waste Management educational institutions. Katra and its surrounding Officers of the Shrine The national flag was present in the meeting. State Government, compositing. Gupta also and environmental Speaking on the occasion, conservation. areas. Board; Hem Kant Prasher, hoisted by Jagdish Singh, The meeting was attended SMVDSB and other briefed about the other Gupta greeted the people The Sub-Committee shall The students of various Chief Accounts Officer; SDM at Bhawan and by Dr. by Chief Executive Officer stakeholders including measures undertaken by on this joyous occasion. He Shri Mata Vaishno Devi mule owners and hoteliers the Shrine Board to take into consideration the educational institutions Amit Vermani and Deepak (Brig) Man Mohan Harjai, recalled the sacrifices Shrine Board (SMVDSB) at Katra to deliberate on address other ecological suggestions and opinions of presented a colourful Dubey, Dy. CEOs of the Chief Administrative made by the great national Dheeraj Gupta, Principal the issue. concerns in the area. the various stakeholders cultural programme on this SMVDSB; Dr. (Brig) M. M. Officer, SMVDNSH at Shri and submit its leaders during the freedom Secretary Animal and While apprising the Principal Secretary Animal occasion based on the Harjai, Chief Mata Vaishno Devi Sheep Husbandry Dr Asgar committee, the CEO and Sheep Husbandry also recommendations in this struggle and emphasised theme of patriotism, Administrative Officer, Narayana Superspeciality Hassan Samoon, Divisional SMVDSB informed that apprised the committee regard. the need for continuous national integration and Commissioner Jammu, 4230 mules have been SMVDNSH; Jitendra Hospital, Kakryal. Sanjeev Verma, Secretary registered and ear tagged Law, Justice and by SPCA on the directions DC takes stock of Budha Arrangements for forthcoming Parliamentary Affairs of the National Green Department Abdul Majid Tribunal. Registration Amarnath Ji Yatra arrangements Annual Yatras reviewed

Eid ul Azha Municipality, other overloading to be done by concerned officers and the vehicles. arrangements finalized volunteers of Amarnath Ji Health department was Yatra Seva Samiti were directed to provide Medicare and ambulance NL CORRESPONDENT essentials by traders. He present on the occasion. ADC Sunderbani Gurmukh along with doctors and RAJOURI, AUGUST 16 directed to taking paramedical staff and EO stringent action against Singh briefed about arrangements regarding Municipal Committee was Deputy Commissioner erring traders for not asked to ensure Rajouri Mohammad Aijaz maintaining food safety stay of pilgrims, sanitation, NL CORRESPONDENT The meeting was attended cleanliness in and around Asadon Thursday finalised norms. It should also be healthcare, security, DODA, AUGUST 16 by ADC Doda Pawan the town and at the main arrangements pertaining ensured that rate lists transport and traffic Kumar Parihar, CEO venues of yatras. to cleanliness, traffic which will be provided by arrangements, kitchen District Development Bhaderwah Development Directions with regard to management, and administration are sheds and dining halls, Commissioner, Authority, SDMs, CPO, temporary installations of availability of essential displayed conspicuously at boarding and lodging of Simrandeep Singh ACD other officers besides toilets were also passed to services, medical facilities outside shops, he added. pilgrims. He further reviewed the EO MC Bhaderwah, DFO, municipal committee. and many alike for the A detailed discussion was informed that first batch of arrangements for ongoing BMO, XEN PDD/PHE, Arrangements pertaining upcoming Eid ul Azha in a held on several issues pilgrims will reach at and forthcoming yatras in Tehsildar. to uninterrupted supply of meeting here with district including uninterrupted Sunderbani on August 17 and from Bhaderwah in a The DDC directed the electricity, availability of officers. power and water supply, which is the first halt for meeting here today at ARTO to arrange the water, smooth movement The DC directed the traffic management, NL CORRESPONDENT different departments for pilgrims in district Rajouri. meeting hall DC office required number of buses of traffic, availability of district officers to put in adequate security, RAJOURI, AUGUST 16 Budha Amarnath Ji Yatra. Aijaz Asad impressed upon Doda. for transportation of yatris firewood and essential committed efforts ensuring arrangements keeping Ex Vice Chairman of officers deployed for Yatra The arrangements for besides ensuring that no services were also all the basic amenities to critical care ambulances Deputy Commissioner Advisory Board for duty to make necessary smooth conduct of Annual reviewed in the meeting. the people during this and fire and emergency Rajouri Mohammad Aijaz Development of Pahari arrangements for Holy Machail Yatra, auspicious occasion. He vehicles on standby at Asad today visited Army Speaking People Kuldeep convenience of pilgrims. Manimahesh Yatra and directed for prioritizing specific locations, water Ground, Sericulture Hall Raj Gupta, Executive He also directed for timely Army organizes Kailash yatra were the cleanliness of grand tankers and sanitation and Ashram and Engineers of PWD and submission of details of discussed during the mosques in the town and around slaughter house. Sunderbani to inspect the PHE, Tehsildar, Block pilgrims received at meeting. trekking expedition Eidgahs where The meeting was attended arrangements made by Development Officer, EO Sunderbani and then congregational prayers are by Addl SP Mohd Yousuf, moving towards Rajouri. to be offered and further ACR A Q Mir, ExEn PDD asked for replacing non- Munshi Khan, Chief MLC adopts Martyr Tufail Hussain's functional street lights for Agriculture Officer Mohd convenience of the Younus, Tehsildar commuters. EO Mehmood Riaz, Assistant family, celebrates I-Day with them Municipality was Controller Food Rajesh instructed to issue three Angurana, TSO Rajouri times day duty roster for Mohd Ashraf and other NL CORRESPONDENT with people, MLC said that sweepers during the Eid officers. RAJOURI, AUGUST 16 PM Narendra Modi is festival. Earlier, the heads of making commendable The DC directed FCS& CA religious organisations, On 72nd Independence efforts to uplift poor and Department to ensure civil society members and Day, MLC Vibodh Gupta needy. He highlighted the availability of essential representatives of Beopar adopted the family of achievements of BJP commodities for the Mandal and traders Martyr Tufail Hussain and governments and wished general public .He further apprised about various promised to extend all that very soon the dream asked the concerned issues facing public. They possible support. He of freedom fighters be functionaries to monitor called for ensuring uniform visited the house of Martyr realised. He said PM Modi the distribution and reasonable rates of in the remote village of in his Independence day mechanism and ensure milk, dairy products, Doodsan Bala, and speech touched every that the adequate quota of poultry birds, vegetables unfurled the National Flag aspect of life and spoke at MOHD MAJID MALIK and many students of ration reaches to the and fruits and meat with his family members length on issues ranging BHADERWAH, AUG 16 Bhaderwah campus and people well in time. besides fixing rate for and locals. He also visited from women GDC Bhaderwah are The Deputy Commissioner animals for sacrifice. Issue the grave of Tufail Hussain empowerment to farmer A Trekking Expedition was participating in this called for intensifying of shortage disruption of martyred on 31 Dec 2017 empowerment. He lauded organized by Army (4 RR) trekking expedition.The market checking by water and electricity and paid rich tributes to PM for his positive vision from Bhaderwah campus expedition will head from concerned authorities for supply to some wards and him. He unfurled the on J&K and said he is of Jammu University here Bhaderwah towards quality check of eatables, management of traffic on National Flag near his committed to the idea of today in which students various Villages of nation . overcharging, internal roads for grave. He appealed the Insaniyat, Kashmiriyat and will visit various areas of Subsequently, the underweighting by the facilitating pedestrians common masses and Jhamooriyat promulgated country and will conclude expedition will trek to shopkeepers and black were also flagged in the leaders across nation to by Atalji. He also next moth back at Minkiani pass covering the marketing and hoarding of meeting. remembered unsung Bhaderwah. The treks of Chatta Parao to Indian freedom fighter Expedition was flagged-off Kuwarsi, Kuwarsi - Hilling - Employees of Info Deptt felicitated on I-Day come forward and pledge will remember the youths such as Khudiram Bose, today by Additional Deputy Lamu - Dorah - Brahi and this Independence Day to of Rajouri-Poonch as Jatinder Nath Das, Baji Commissioner Bhaderwah finally the trek from Brahi witness the celebrations adopt the family of at least pioneers of peace and Rout etc and said Pawan Parihar in the to Minkiani Camp. From for the national event. one martyr and serve development in Jammu "Independence was not presence of REctor Minkiani the expedition Bhaderwah Prof G M Bhat They were felicitated for them as their family and Kashmir" Later, possible without their will head back to and officers of Indian army their unblemished and member. He further asked stressing on the need of struggle and sacrifices". Mcleodganj doing treks of dedicated services in the them to take the connecting backward and Mcleodganj Pass to Kareri field of media coverage of responsibility of remote pockets of Rajouri Lake, Kareri Lake to government functions for maintaining and cleaning with mainstream MLC Mcleodganj via Kareri years. the grave or memorial of Vibodh listened to the village and Ghera.The NL CORRESPONDENT awarded on the occasion of The District Administration the martyr around them. grievances of local people expedition has a great DODA, AUGUST 16 72nd Independence Day Doda and Tehsil MLC said that the youth of and promised to readdress significance as the event is Celebrations in District Administration Bhadarwah Rajouri-Poonch have made them at priority. He said organized to spread Two employees of District Headquarters Doda and has appreciated the untold sacrifices for the "Bhagat, Azad and Bose awareness among youth Information Centre Doda Sub District Bhadarwah working attitude of the nation. He also mentioned dreamt of an India having and motivate them to join and Tehsil Information respectively by the Chief officials and recognized the exceptional courage no social disparities, Army as well as to Centre Bhadarwah namely guests in presence of their punctuality, shown by SGC Parvez however, there is lot to be inculcate a sense of Anayatullah Butt and senior officers and enthusiasm and extreme Ahmed, Aurangzeb, Tufail done to realise their adventure and team sprit Mansoor Tariq were audience who came to devotion towards work. Hussain and said "history dream India." Interacting among the troops. the northlines 5 STATE Jammu | Friday| August 17 | 2018 Recondition Horticulture sector on modern Dr Samoon visits JKCA celebrates lines: Advisor Ganai to Stakeholders Sheep Breeding Farm Independence Day NL CORRESPONDENT President of the Jammu JAMMU, AUGUST 16 and Kashmir Christian NL CORRESPONDENT concerned officers to Association also said that SRINAGAR, AUGUST 16 initiate the process of Jammu & Kashmir since the Article 370 and introducing high-density Christian Association Articles 35-A is because of Terming Horticulture apple variety in Sopore so organized flag hoisting the special status for the sector as the backbone of that the farmers from the ceremony on the occasion State of Jammu & State's economy, Advisor area could also avail of 72nd Independence day Kashmir so it should not to the Governor, Khurshid benefit from it. Besides, a at Residence Road, Jammu be interfered at any cost. Ahmad Ganai today urged delegation of Contractors in which Sh. S.M Gill Ex. It is because of article 370 upon all the stakeholders Association Kupwara MLC was the Chief Guest of the Constitution of to work in synergy to sought the Advisor's who emphasized in his India, the State of Jammu revamp and revitalize it on modern farming included Kashmir Fruit intervention in releasing of message that the Cultural and Kashmir has acceded modern lines. technology, Ganai said Growers and dealers payments for the work NL CORRESPONDENT goat sector as the Centre which was made to the Govt. of India and The Advisor (G) was change is must and to Association Fruit Mandi, that they have already JAMMU, AUGUST 16 department has a major by the Social Welfare because of this the Jammu speaking with various boost the production, State Sopore, Dry Fruit Growers completed. role in development of Department for Christians, and Kashmir State delegations from the farmers have to adopt and dealers Association Class-IV qualified Principal Secretary small ruminants' sector to should be handed over to became the head position Horticulture sector during modern technology and Kashmir, Baramulla Fruit Animal, Sheep Husbandry upgrade the socio- the people of Christian of India. Others who were his weekly public outreach use innovative plans. Growers and Dealers employees Association Department of and Fisheries Department, economic status of rural Community. The present on the occasion programme. Ganai said that efforts Association Kashmir, and Government of India includes Choudhary Floriculture, Kashmir Dr. Asgar Hassan Samoon masses of the state. Seeking cooperation from should to be made to many more called on the should not interfere into Hamid Gill, Ramesh Singh, Division delegation sought today visited Sheep The Principal Secretary all the stakeholders, the bridge the gap between Advisor during the day. Breeding Farm Panthal also inspected Article -35A of the Mushtaq Gill, Sahil Gill, Advisor said that farmers, researchers, and The representatives of the creation and re- Constitution of India. Gladson Gill and Danish designation of various and reviewed its infrastructure of the farm Horticulture has always policymakers. Kashmir Fruit Growers functioning. Principal and asked the Waris Gill Advocate the Gill. played an important role Directing for taking and Dealers Association posts of gardeners as per their present assignments. Secretary was departmental in the socio-economic remedial measures to Mandi Sopore apprised the accompanied by Director functionaries to manage The delegation of Auqaf Chairman J&K Bank development of the State. address various issues Advisor that 606 shops Sheep Husbandry Jammu these farms on modern Islamia ZiyaratSharief Describing horticulture as pertaining to the sector, have been approved by the Dr. Sanjeev Kumar, scientific lines so that meets Governor a lucrative venture, the the Advisor said it is Government for various (Hazarat Noor Shah Sahib Director Animal they serve as role model Advisor Ganai urged upon imperative that proper dealers there, out of which Baghdadi (RA)) Waltingoo, Husbandry Dr. Victor Koul. for the private breeders the unemployed youth of care and precautions are only 147 have been Kund Anantnag, sought the During the visit, Dr. which will on the other the State to consider it as taken to maintain the good constructed and allotted. Advisor's intervention in Samoon stressed for hand help in development a viable career option. health of the plant. More The Advisor was also issues related to the putting extra efforts for of livestock sector in the Urging farmers to adopt than 40 delegations, which asked to direct the Ziyarat. development of sheep and state. Abhishek gets Best Journalist award School celebrates Independence Day

being the best supportive, NL CORRESPONDENT sins'. The nationalistic struggle for freedom was active media person JAMMU, AUGUST 16 feeling was observed in given by students. An always ready to do students of class 5th and inter-house semi-classical NL CORRESPONDENT schemes under the Prime commendable job during Jammu Sanskriti School 6th, when they singing competition was SRINAGAR, AUGUST 16 Ministers Mudra Yojana every social/public (PMMY); expansion of Bank Jammu re-engineered the participated in "Inter organised, in which the activities. As per the Sh. Parvez Ahmed, branches, support to Start recommendations for the same ambience of struggle House Rangoli children from all the four Chairman Jammu and Ups to enable reward, he has done for independence in a Competition" on the theme houses gave an Kashmir Bank, called on entrepreneurs to start commendable job as Media weeklong celebration "Patriotism" on August overwhelming Governor N.N. Vohra, at their own MSME units and NL CORRESPONDENT the occasion of Manager for various events which began on August 9th 13th. On the same day, performance. The the Raj Bhavan today. other ventures etc. SAMBA, AUGUST 16 Independence Day which includes traffic with the commemoration activities like Fork competition was judged by Sh. Ahmed apprised Governor stressed the Celebrations. Deputy awareness programmes, of Kranti Diwas. They Printing, Corner Rajni, Music Teacher & the Governor about the Bank's important role which the Young Journalist Abhishek Commissioner Samba drugs awareness pledged 'freedom from decoration, Rangoli Making winning trophy was shared overall performance Bank is expected to play Badyal today conferred Sushma Chauhan, gave programmes/rallies Run malice, freedom from evil etc. were organized in Pre- between optimism & particularly the scale of its for triggering the rapid with Best Media Journalist him the award. It is for Unity and Police Sports intention, freedom from Primary wing. On August wisdom house. Kawalpreet lending in Agriculture, growth and development of Horticulture, Handicrafts, the State and advised award by the District pertinent to mention here Mela under Civic Action biasness, freedom from 14th, a special assembly Kour, trustee Jammu Administration Samba on that he was rewarded for Programme. Hospitality & Tourism, Chairman Parvez Ahmed injustice, freedom from was organized which Sanskriti School was the Poultry, Sheep & Goat to progressively began with a welcome chief guest for flag hoisting Rearing and other strengthen the Bank's I-Day celebrated at Central & Distt Jail address by one of the ceremony. She upcoming sectors; lending internal controls and students, and followed by congratulated the staff and for the implementation of system for ensuring high Vandana. After this, students on this occasion. Govt. of India flagship efficiency on all fronts. NL CORRESPONDENT started by hoisting of organized by the Jail Khana was also children were made aware Chairperson of the school, JAMMU, AUGUST 16 National Flag by inmates and staff which arranged for the Jail of the prominence of the Principal, coordinators & Superintendent Central witnessed by Jail Inmates. On the Notice Independence day by members of management 72nd Independence Day Jail Harish Kotwal and Officers, CRPF Officers occasion four convicted was celebrated at Central Sr. Superintendent and Jawans. At the end prisoners were released Niharika of class 8th. committee along with the I, Omkar Nath Sangra S/o Sh. Thoru Ram R/o Sehswan, Tehsil & District Jail Jammu with District Jail Dinesh of the programme, by the Government vide Conjuring this, the musical staff & students united Marheen, Hiranagar, Distt. Kathua, have lost my driving great enthusiasm and Sharma in their sweets were distributed SRO No.349 Dated 14- troupe left everyone in awe together in the school to license bearing regd. no. JK-08200220028825. Now, I am greetings were exchanged respective jails. among all the 08-2018 and one inmate with their symphony. Apart pay reverence and regard applying for the duplicate of the same. Objection, if any, may by the participants and the Splendid cultural participants including was released from from this, an entertaining to our freedom fighters be conveyed to the RTO/ARTO within 7 days after publication Jail inmates. Celebration programme was also jail Inmates. Bara District Jail Jammu. dance performance on and for flag hoisting. of this notice. Prabhakar I-Day celebrated in Jammu division with patriotic fervor

contingents of J&K police, gave a detailed account of Commissioner, Arvind Group Students and IRP 5th Battalion, CRPF 76 achievements recorded in Sharma, Additional Junior Group Students Bn, Forest protection key sectors. He also called Deputy Commissioner, took part in the March force, Home guards and for eradicating drug Krishan Lal, and other Past. DySP (Hqr) Govind school children drawn abuse, sectarianism, senior officers of District Rattan commanded the from all schools from superstition and Administration, police, Air parade. across the district. corruption so as to build a Force and CRPF, BSF and Present on the occasion The DC greeted the people truly independent India. Army besides prominent were MLA Adv Qammar and highlighted the Post guard of honour, citizens and people in Hussain Choudhary, importance of the day march-past was presented large number also graced senior civil and police while paying rich tributes by the Jammu Kashmir the occasion. officers, civil society to the freedom fighters. Police, the Jammu At Ramban: member, Officers from Similar celebrations were Kashmir Armed Police and The District Development Army and CRPF. held in other parts of the the Jammu Kashmir Home Commissioner, Showkat The Deputy Commissioner district including Guards. Contingents of Aijaz Bhat unfurled the Bhaderwah and Thathri. NCC cadets and students national flag at Ramban. extended warm greetings At Bhaderwah, ADDC from various schools and MLA Ramban, Neelam to the people and paid Pawan Kumar Parihar colleges also formed the Langeh, senior police and rich tributes to the freedom fighters. avail the benefits to Indian freedom movement. hoisted the national flag part of March Past. civil officers and a large improve their lives. The DDC while listing and took salute of march At UDHAMPUR number of people turned At POONCH: Highlighting the developmental initiatives past contingents. SDM The Independence Day up at the venue to be part Deputy Commissioner, importance of skill in Kathua, said that Mohammad Anwar Banday was celebrated across of the national event. Rahul Yadav unfurled the development, the DC said several mega development hoisted the tri-colour at Udhampur with patriotic The DC greeted the National Flag and took district administration has projects have been Thathri. spirit and enthusiasm. enthusiastic audience salute at the March Past laid special focus on initiated in the District. At Kishtwar: Series of functions were including the locals, at Poonch. encouraging youth A Colorful cultural The Independence Day held at District, Tehsil, students, officers and An impressive march past especially women to avail programme and mass celebrations were also Block and Niabat government employees on was presented by 28 the benefits of state and Drill by the students left held in Kishtwar with headquarters. the national. He also gave contingents comprising great enthusiasm and The main function was an account of centrally sponsored self- the audience spellbound. JKAP, JKP, CRPF, Home National spirit. held in the premises of PG developmental activities in employment schemes. Functions to celebrate Guards, Forest Protection At KATHUA: Independence Day were The main function was College Boys where the the district. held at parade ground District Development At RAJOURI: Force, Fire & Emergency The main Independence also held at tehsil NCC Cadets and students Day function was held at headquarters Basohli, Kishtwar where Deputy Commissioner Udhampur A series of Independence of government and private District Sports Stadium Billawar and Hiranagar. Commissioner, Angrez Ravinder Kumar hoisted Day functions were institutions, under the NL CORRESPONDENT private institutions. where District At Doda: Singh Rana unfurled the the National Flag and took organised across Rajouri JAMMU, AUGUST 16 A variety cultural program Development The People of this Tricolour and took salute salute at an impressive district which witnessed overall command of Dy SP featuring items on Commissioner, Rohit mountainous district at the march past march past presented by large participation of the Bisham Dubey. Colourful functions with patriotic themes, folk Khajuria hoisted the joined the nation in comprising contingents of 38 contingents of JKP, people. Legislators, Dr Shanaz patriotic fervor and dance and music filled the National flag and took Independence Day JKP, CRPF, CISF JKAP, FPF, CRPF, Home Guard The main function was Ganai, Pradeep Sharma, festivity marked the 72nd ambience with festivity. salute at the parade celebrations as a series of NCC and students drawn Volunteers, NCC, and held at District Police Yashpal Sharma, senior Independence Day In her address, the DC comprising 46 contingents functions were held from various schools of students of various Lines Rajouri where chief civil, police Army, CRPF celebrations across listed government of CRPF, District Police, across its length and the district. educational institutions. guest, Deputy officers district heads and Jammu province. initiatives to empower the Police Training School, breadth. The DC greeted the people Member Legislative Commissioner Mohammad a large number of people At Samba: weaker and downtrodden N.C.C boys and Girls, The main function was and highlighted the Assembly Pawan Kumar Aijaz Asad unfurled the attended the function. Deputy Commissioner section of the society. She Forest Protection Force held at Sports stadium importance of the day. Gupta, Director Sher- E National Flag and took the The Deputy Commissioner Samba, Sushma Chouhan referred to Jan Dhan and tiny platoons of where Deputy At Reasi: Kashmir Police Academy, salute of March Past. paid tributes to the unfurled the National Flag, Yojana, Swachh Bharat Government and Private Commissioner Deputy Commissioner, Udhampur Sulaiman A total of 29 contingents of leaders of freedom took the salute at the Abhiyan, Digital India, schools. Simrandeep Singh Prasanna Ramaswamy G Salaria, Senior JKAP, JK Executive Police, struggle and listed the march past of contingents Skill India, Beti Bachao The District Development unfurled the Tricolour and unfurled the national flag Superintendent of Police, JK Lady Police, CRPF, JK milestones achieved by of JK Police, Army Band, Beti Padhao and many Commissioner greeted the inspected guard of honour. amidst a large cheering Mohammad Ahmed Bhat, Lady Police, JK FPF, Home the country and Jammu NCC and students drawn other programmes and people and highlighted the He took salute at March crowd in Reasi Additional District Guard and NCC besides and Kashmir in post- from government and called upon the people to sacrifices of the heroes of past comprising In his address, the DC Development the contingents of Senior Independence era. the northlines 6 OPINION Jammu | Friday | Aug 17 | 2018 Atal Bihari Vajpayee – A politician who was loved across party lines

popularity? Minister Rao began, especially his First, his graceful and endearing economic policies — but Atalji personality. He respected all and, in quickly grasped the relevance of the turn, got everyone’s respect. Early in policies he had inherited and carried SANJAYA BARU his political career, Jawaharlal them forward. Nehru identified him as a future They stood him in good stead when tal Bihari Vajpayee will be Prime Minister of India. When he the United States imposed sanctions universally remembered as went to Pakistan as Prime Minister, on India after the nuclear tests of Aone of India’s great Prime he stunned the Pakistani people with 1998. Ministers. His uniqueness lies in the his visit to Minar-e-Pakistan. Most think of the nuclear tests as fact that his admirers cut across Second, Vajpayee was a true patriot Atalji’s most important legacy. party political lines. Without doubt, and a nationalist who spoke for every However, his even greater he would be one of the four great Indian when he championed the contribution lay in the many projects Prime Ministers — including national cause. As Leader of that he launched for India’s long- Jawaharlal Nehru, Indira Gandhi and Opposition, in 1994, he accompanied term economic development. The P V Narasimha Rao. Each left an the Minister of State for External Golden Quadrilateral, connecting indelible imprint on India’s social, Affairs, Salman Khurshid, to the UN New Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, political and economic development. Human Rights Commission, Kolkata and back to Delhi, was the Their impact on India’s image abroad defending India’s record in Kashmir. most significant infrastructure has been equally significant. Third, while Atalji had the project taken up after Jawaharlal However, given the political opportunity to authorise nuclear Nehru’s many irrigation projects. environment today, with its extreme weapon tests in 1998, after his Atalji saw connectivity as the key to partisanship, those who are predecessors had done all the development. The rapid spread of admirers of Nehru and Indira may preparatory work, full credit goes to telecommunication systems during not think much of a Narasimha Rao him for the manner in which he his time helped in the emergence of or even a Manmohan Singh. Equally, defended India’s decision against India as a major information those who are admirers of Narendra great international odds — and for technology provider. Modi would not think much of either crafting the ‘No First Use’ doctrine, Atalji’s leadership during the Kargil Nehru or Indira. against even internal opposition. War and his astute decision-making, Minister, Atalji took two major The foundation for Prime Minister “Next Steps” (NSSP). It is therefore significant that Atalji, Finally, Atalji’s greatness also lay in limiting the conflict to the Line of initiatives that laid the foundation Singh’s single most important In the end, while political analysts as he’s universally referred to, is the fact that he understood what Control but not hesitating to flex for what became his successor’s achievement — the US-India civil will list Atalji’s various policy loved by all. India needed in terms of policy once India’s air power, greatly enhanced signature policies. His outreach to nuclear agreement — was also laid initiatives, the people of India will It is even possible that he would be he became Prime Minister — and he India’s prestige internationally. The Pakistan, and to the people of by Atalji. His calling the US India’s remember him as a great human India’s most popular Prime Minister provided un-stinted leadership to Kargil War was won not just on the Kashmir in 2003, was the basis for “natural ally” set the tone for an being, known for his masterly in the neighbourhood from Sri Lanka take that policy forward. After all, rocky heights of the Himalayas but Prime Minister Manmohan Singh’s engagement that has since been oration, his wit and wisdom, his to Pakistan. He was the author of both on account of economic policy also in the lofty halls of diplomacy. conversations with President called by a US President “the poetry and his laughter. both a new outreach to Pakistan and and national security, the framework At the end of it, the United States Pervez Musharraf. The fact that a defining partnership of the 21st No other politician in recent times the India-Sri Lanka Free Trade had in fact been defined by Prime was encouraged to finally recognise BJP leader was willing to think out century”. Atalji’s government took has endeared himself to the entire Agreement. Minister Narasimha Rao. The the Line of Control as the virtual of the box emboldened his the “First Steps” in strategic nation in the manner in which What exactly explains the was in fact a border between India and Pakistan. Congress party successor to take partnership with the US enabling Atalji did with his warmth and his secret of Atalji’s universal critic of many things that Prime In his last two years as Prime that initiative forward. Prime Minister Singh to take the charm. Jamhooriyat, Insaniyat, Kashmiriyat - How India needs to move beyond Kashmir recalls Atal Bihari Vajpayee? promises to embrace Kashmiris Democratic Alliance the situation on However, while some of his the ground may have been different. policies for Kashmir are Here, one cannot afford to deny what widely remembered, there the Prime Minister has said: are also others who Kashmiri people need to be SHUJA-UL-HAQ question his role in embraced, and gun is no solution to trashing the autonomy the problem. n trouble-torn Kashmir, resolution passed by the The people of Kashmir in particular Atal Bihari Vajpayee's State Assembly in 2000. have suffered a lot and as the head of Iname is heard quite "Vajpayee ji was the person a democratic government, which often. Despite the fact that who trashed the autonomy claims to represent the same people. he came from a party like resolution that the state The government should have started the BJP, which has had a assembly had passed in working for these people at the very hardline approach towards 2000. We had gone to the outset. Not just that, the PM should Kashmir, his time as the people here, saying vote for himself have been working for these Prime Minister of the us on this basis. But when people. country is still it was passed, he told This particular promise, of course, remembered as a bright Farooq sahib that he didn't ARSHAD KHAN This is the same approach which has been perceived as another period during which want to even read it”, said was adopted by the former Prime election gimmick by majority of the several bold initiatives Mustafa Kamal, General aking a promise is one of the Minister of India Atal Bihari people of the state. Coming to Panchayat elections, the towards peace were taken. Secretary of the National easiest things in the world; Vajpayee. One thing which must be situation is not conducive for holding A lot of leaders keep Conference (NC). Mall people make promises but accepted here is that there were of any elections in Kashmir. The speaking about Vajpayee's Atal Bihari Vajpayee's the majority fail to keep them. great expectations associated with the approach of the former PM and a stark and sad reality is that the way of dealing with the association with Kashmir Having said so when it comes to the promises made by the head of the degree of confidence was achieved. If Parliamentary elections of the Valley. In fact, Prime goes back to the period of Anantnag Parliamentary seat were Minister Narendra Modi carried his message of his daughter and PDP chief government in a democracy to his anybody seemed sincere to the the independence of India. people of the state it was, without a not held and those for the Srinagar- evoked Vajpayee while peace to Pakistan during a Mehbooba Mufti swear by people, those promises should In 1954, he had followed doubt, Atal Bihari Vajpayee. But, the Budgam parliamentary constituency speaking about Kashmir in bus journey to Lahore on Vajpayee's doctrine on transform into concrete policy the Jan Sangh leader abandonment of the Vajpayee also saw so low percentage of votes his Independence Day February 19, 1999. Kashmir. Mehbooba Mufti, decisions and need to be Syama Prasad Mookerjee incorporated in the law books of the doctrine created more confusion, that took all the credibility away from speech this year from the While being there, he made as former CM of the state to Kashmir where country and implemented on the doubt and suspicion in the minds of these elections. ramparts of the Red Fort. it a point to visit the Minar- of J&K, kept repeating this Mookerjee went on a fast ground. the Kashmiri people. Under such circumstances if the The Vajpayee doctrine e-Pakistan where he to her ally, the BJP. In one government is adamant to hold unto death. Mookerjee was In that context, the words and A national party in a democracy must for Kashmir reaffirmed India's of the last meetings as Panchayat elections, one has to arrested and later died in promises of the Prime Minister of the have a roadmap about dealing with In 2003, as the-then Prime commitment to seeing a partners in the state wonder how such a thing would be prison. largest democracy of the world all the main problems of the country. Minister of India, Atal stable Pakistan. His government, Mehbooba possible. Isn’t it better to first, make emotional speech made Mufti met PM Modi and Mookerjee had been should have more weight and The Bharatiya Janta Party as a conditions conducive for elections, Bihari Vajpayee was the national party is also expected to Prime Minister Nawaz complete homework is expected to and only then move towards polls? man who coined the phrase have well defined course to deal with Sharif say: "Vajpayee have been made before uttering Otherwise elections, if at all held, 'Insaniyat (Humanity), these words and promises. all problems including the Kashmir might be counterproductive and even Saheb, ab to aap Pakistan Jamhooriyat (Democracy) The people and politicians of Normally, adequate follow up is issue. The Vajpayee doctrine was an embarrassment to the mein bhi election jeet sakte and Kashmiriyat (Identity conducted to put the promises and considered as the answer to this government. hain (Mr Vajpayee, now you of the people of Kashmir)'. J&K loved Vajpayee for his words in to action. problem. However, the party seemed As the Prime Minister of the largest can win elections even in To many, that is what the For Jammu and Kashmir, there is insincere towards this doctrine once of democracy in the world, there is commitment to them. There no reason to doubt the words and entire doctrine was about. Pakistan)." always a huge gap between the it came to power in the year 2014. promise of Narendra Modi. But The Delhi-Lahore Bus Once the party gained power in the He called for peace, were sore points, including words and deeds of Indian Prime considering the level of distrust that progress and prosperity in Service 'Sada-e-Sarhad' Ministers, from Jawaharlal Nehru to centre, the tone and tenor of the (Call of the Frontier) was has been growing in people of the Valley, keeping the Article 370, but the former PM the incumbent Narendra Modi. This government policy changed towards Kashmir; the response of the people wishes of the people in launched as a symbol of knew how to treat these gently. is, at least, how a major section of the the Kashmir issue and it seemed that has been lukewarm. mind. All segments across the efforts of the Vajpayee population in Kashmir views the the party has given up the approach The need of the hour is that PM Modi the political spectrum in government to promote promises that have been made to of Vajpayee altogether. Instead a works for the real interests of the peace — Vajpayee did not reportedly asked him to hardliner approach was adopted and country. Kashmiri people need to be the Valley acclaimed opposing the special status them. allow the bus service to be follow the Vajpayee From the pulpit of Red Ford the the party talked mostly the language embraced and the conditions for the Vajpayee’s way with granted to the state of terminated even when the doctrine to normalise the incumbent Prime Minister of India on of power which failed to make any people of Kashmir need to be eased Kashmir. Jammu and Kashmir. out. Vajpayee never shied away Pakistan army launched an situation. "We must start the occasion of Independence Day positive impact on the ground. This debate, over Article Nonetheless, coming to the fresh from the fact that the attack in Kargil between from where Vajpayee ji left speech made few more promises (Disclaimer: The views expressed 370, became one of the promises, they were long overdue. mantra of resolving the May and July, 1999. ... Modi ji has repeatedly with the people of the state. These here are personal opinions of the rallying agendas for the They should have been made earlier, issue of Kashmir needed All these things make said that he would follow promises include about holding of writers. The information, facts or Jan Sangh — and Panchayat elections in the state and especially the one with respect to the an engagement with Vajpayee a name many the footsteps of Vajpayee ji, opinions appearing in the articles do continues to be a political adopting the approach of Insaniyat, resolution of the Kashmir issue. not reflect the views of The Northlines Pakistan — and we saw remember. whose policy was of point for the BJP even Jamhooriyat and Kashmiriyat for Were these promise(s) made during and it does not assume any him practicing it. He Leaders like Mufti reconciliation, not Mohammad Sayeed and confrontation," Mufti said. today. resolution of the Kashmir issue. the first year of the National responsibility or liability for the same) the northlines 7 KASHMIR Jammu | Friday| August 17 | 2018 Expedite trial in cases of violence DC reviews National Health Mission Shah takes stock of against women: CJ to Judiciary the cause of death, low birth weight and lack of R&B sector works nutrition of their mother. them for choosing legal The Deputy Commissioner profession as their career. also called for close Chief Justice also coordination between interacted with Bar ICDS, Social Welfare and Association, J&K Srinagar. health departments. She was welcomed by The meeting also briefed President Bar Association, about the Nursing Training Mian Abdul Qayoom, Vice NL CORRESPONDENT 2018-19, centrally School and it was informed President Mushtaq Dar NL CORRESPONDENT Addressing the meeting, KARGIL, AUGUST 16 sponsored schemes, that an amount of Rs 5 and General Secretary of KARGIL, AUGUST 16 the Commissioner asked review of infant-maternal crore has been incurred on Kashmir Bar Association, them to work with utmost Deputy Commissioner and death, MR vaccine the project and the NL CORRESPONDENT Commissioner Srinagar, G N Shaheen. Commissioner Secretary, dedication and gear up Chief Executive Officer campaign, National De- building is nearing SRINAGAR, AUGUST 16 Syed Abid Rashid Shah, The Bar Association Public Works their field functionaries (CEO) Ladakh Autonomous worming Day reports from completion. The Deputy Senior Superintendent of assured positive and Department, Khurshid and speed up the pace of Hill Development Council the block, vacancy position Commissioner asked the Ahmad Shah today work on all ongoing Chief Justice, J&K High Police Srinagar reciprocal cooperation to (LAHDC) Kargil, Vikas under various schemes executing agency J&K convened a meeting with developmental works and Court, Justice Gita Mittal ImtiyazIsmail Parray, and Bench in dispensation of today said there is a need Chief Engineer PWD Kundal Thursday stressed and HBNC kit for ASHAs Housing to speed up the the officers and complete them in a justice to the needy to expedite trial in cases of Kashmir SamiArif. upon the Health out of bank interest at the pace of work on the engineers of Public Works stipulated time frame. He litigants. The Chief Justice atrocities and domestic Registrar General High Department of district rate of Rs 6 lakh. building and complete it Department, District also asked them to use violence against women. Court Sanjay Dhar, on this occasion assured Kargil to organize female Taking stock of the within the stipulated time. Kargil to review the pace standard material and She made these remarks Principal Secretary to the Advocates that their sterilisation programme facilities of blood banks in The meeting was attended of progress of various judicious funds. during her maiden visit to Chief Justice Jawad genuine demands shall be and seminar on health institutions of the by the Chief Education works under execution in Earlier, the SE gave District Court Complex Ahmad, Joint Registrar resolved on priority. Hypertension and Diabetes district, the Deputy Officer, Kargil, the district here today. detailed power point Moominabad here. Judicial High Court Farooq Justice Mittal also directed diseases at block level in Commissioner asked the MohdMussa, Assistant Detailed discussion was presentation of the Chief Justice was Ahmad, Deputy Registrar all the officers who inspect the district. concerned to install blood Director Information, held on various ongoing progress achieved and accompanied by Justice Ali Protocol High Court, jails to ensure that the The instruction in this bank at the health centres Abdul Ahad Bhat, all Block schemes and projects the status of works of all Mohammad Magrey and Haroon Rashid, Registrar fundamental rights of the regard was given by the of Sankoo and Drass Medical Officers, District like National Highway ongoing projects. Justice Alok Aradhe. Vigilance Puneet Gupta, inmates of jails are Deputy Commissioner in a immediately. Programme Manager, Zanskar-Kargil road, The meeting was The Chief Justice was and Member Secretary, protected and safeguarded meeting convened to Physical status of Leprosy District Social Welfare annual maintenance and attended by the accorded Guard of Honour J&K, Legal Services and all the facilities under review and discuss various Control programme was Officer and other repairs including snow Superintendent Engineer, and was welcomed by all Authority Yashpal Burnie, law are provided to them. issues of District Health also discussed. While concerned para-medical clearance and Action R&B and other concerned the Judicial officers were also present on the Justice Mittal said that Society under National discussing the child staff. Taken Reports. officers and engineers. headed by Mohammad occasion. legal experts from other Health Mission (NHM) here delivery cases, the DC Akram Chowdhary, During the interaction, states and other countries today. asked all the Block Principal District & Justice Mittal suggested will be invited to have a The meeting discussed Medical Officers to furnish J&K Bank, SPMU-PFMS organise Sessions Judge Srinagar, that judges should work on learning experience and physical and financial a report regarding Divisional Commissioner priority to ensure speedy exchange of ideas. progress of 1st Quarter stillbirths with details of Kashmir Baseer Ahmad disposal of long-pending workshop in SKUAST-K Khan, Inspector General of cases. While interacting Police Kashmir Zone S.P. with women lawyers, Chief DDC visits flash floods affected villages NL CORRESPONDENT association with J&K Bank national rollout of PFMS for Pani, Deputy Justice complemented SRINAGAR, AUGUST 16 Business Unit SKUAST.In all states and schemes by his opening remarks, 2017. NL CORRESPONDENT Baghballa, Hajinar, Army, Civil administration, In collaboration with State Director General Finance The financial management KUPWARA, AUGUST 16 Tangdar Bazar, Lountha SDRF, Volunteers have DDC takes stock of and Shartpalla, where he been pressed into action, Project Management Unit SKUAST, Mushtaq Ahmed platform PFMS aims at District Development interacted with the locals men and machinery has (SPMU), J&K Bank today Mir emphasized on the need tracking fund flows to states Commissioner (DDC) and assured them of all been mobilized on a war organized a one-day of utilizing such and central departments on development works Kupwara, Khalid Jahangir possible support from the footing to clear debris from workshop-cum-training opportunities for taking the a real-time basis and visited various areas of district administration. the road at certain places programme for Krishi benefits of government facilitates direct payment to Karnah on Wednesday to The flash floods damaged towards ensuring Vigyan Kendrayalyas (KVK) schemes directly to the beneficiaries among others. take stock of the situation many shops and business immediate restoration of on Public Fund Management eligible consumers. "PFMS The platform has a database in the aftermath of flash establishments, residential road transport. System (PFMS) at Sheri primarily aims at ensuring of all recipient agencies and floods triggered by houses and government DDC said that an alert has Kashmir University of that the benefits of is integrated with the state cloudbursts. buildings including army already been issued and Agricultural Sciences government-sponsored treasuries for tracking of Kashmir (SKUAST-K). schemes are directly DDC was accompanied by supply camp and Army directed SDM Karnah, Dr fund flow to the lowest level Facilitating the SPMU received by the SSP Kupwara, Shriram Goodwill School and also Aliyas and all concerned to of implementation for plan officials, the training beneficiaries. I request the Ambarkar, SDM, Exen affected water and work in coordination and schemes. session was coordinated participants use this NL CORRESPONDENT ongoing macadamization R&B, Tehsildar and others electricity supplies from empathy towards the and technically supported opportunity in During the workshop, the PULWAMA, AUGUST 16 of the Newa- Kakapora concerned. Nachiyain to Tangdhar. restoration of normal life by the Business Acquisition understanding the schemes participants were given a road and checked quality DDC visited affected The DDC said that rescue as early as possible in the Department of the Bank in and the benefits these offer detailed information on the District Development of substance used. DDC villages viz Nachyam, teams comprising Police, Sub-Division. to the general consumers. online management of PFMS Commissioner Pulwama stressed the concerned This workshop should be portal by SPMU staff. An Ghulam Mohammad Dar, agency for the use of productive so far as illustrative PowerPoint today made an extensive quality material, so that Travel Trade Association meet Dir Tourism implementation of schemes presentation on PFMS was tour of Pulwama and roads will be remain is concerned," DGF SKUAST also given by Operational inspected different durable. NL CORRESPONDENT persons from regional said. Manager of SPMU, Navneet projects in the District. DDC also visits SRINAGAR, AUGUST 16 print and electronic media Notably, the Union Singh and Dheeraj Salathia. Assistant Commissioner Banderpora-Kakapora and houses from different Government in December The session concluded with Development Mir laid foundation of Director Tourism Kashmir states would be invited and 2013 had approved the vote of thanks. Munawar, Chief construction of concrete Tasaduq Jeelani today said apprised about local Horticulture Officer A.K irrigation channel that department of tourism tourism products. Kotwal, Executive measuring 1.5km in Kashmir would On the occasion, the Rs 8300 fine realized Engineer REW andother length, through which aggressively market J&K representatives from officials of the concerned hundreds of kanals in state as a top tourist various travel, hotel and from erring traders Departments villages Banderpora, destination in the promotional campaigns to these countries. houseboat associations put accompaniedthe District Lelhar and adjacent areas upcoming travel marts and NL CORRESPONDENT found involved in attract tourists for autumn He said the department is forward their suggestions Development will get irrigation facility. road shows to be held KUPWARA, AUGUST 16 violating different and winter seasons. also planning to participate including designing Commissioner. DDC first Later, the DDC dedicated within and outside the sections of essential Food During the meeting, in the travel shows at Kashmir theme based inspected the High-density the bridge along with Country. Pursuant to the directions Safety and Standards Act, Tasaduq Jeelani informed Surat, Pune, Mumbai, pavilion at travel marts, apple orchard at approach road to public The Directors stated this of Deputy Commissioner 2005. the travel trade Delhi, Hyderabad, organizing more road TakiyaWagam and sought nearBadiKhul, Hanji during a meeting with the Kupwara, Khalid Jahangir, A huge quantity of representatives that the Ahmadabad, Kolkata to tap shows, promoting tourism views from the farmers Mohalla Bargam Tral heads of the local a special checking squad substandard adulterated tourist influx from the the domestic market. through flash mobs in about this new constructed by Rural Associations of tour comprising Assistant milk, fruits, vegetables, countries like Malaysia, To offset the negative shopping malls at horticulture technology. Development Department. operators, houseboat Commissioner Food spices and polythene Thailand, Singapore and perception among the weekends for greater While addressing to the Speaking on the occasion, owners and hoteliers here Safety Kupwara, Naib bags were also seized farmers, DDC applauded DDC said the District at TRC Srinagar. Bangladesh, has increased visitors about Kashmir, visibility of the J&K state over the past few years and Tasaduq Jeelani said the Tehsildar Kupwara, FSO, during the checking. them for their dedication administration has duty to The meeting was convened as a culturally rich tourist officials from FCS&CA Assistant Commissioner and hard work in redress the issues of the the trend needs to be department is planning to by the Department to destination. Municipality, Police and Food Safety said that the horticulture sector, people and it has adopted capitalised by further organise a grand 'Kashmir prepare the local Director Tourism Kashmir other departments today market checking would despite facing several a holistic approach to promoting Kashmir in Festival' in which media stakeholders for the appreciated their ideas inspected various shops be further intensified in challenges. He urged streamline water supply, and suggestions and said of Kupwara town. the coming days to farmers to avail the Better Road connectivity Diarrhoea outbreak in Kupwara both the department and During the inspection, a ensure that essential benefit from schemes of and irrigation facility in the trade bodies would fine of Rs 8300 was commodities are sold to providing high-density the in rural areas of the work as a unit to promote recovered as fine from customers at Government apple trees to the farmers District. He said all left DM orders cleaning of water Kashmir tourism. erring traders who were approved rates. by Horticulture out or pending projects in Department to improve the district will be sources, filtration plants the brand image of JK completed in time bound Protesting employees lock District fruits and to undertake manner and will be and furnish weekly rigorous marketing in the dedicated to the people at reports to DC Office treasury office in Bandipora national market. earliest. Kupwara. DDC also visited Newa On the occasion, locals Earlier DC Kupwara, and dedicated Sports praised the efforts of Khalid Jahangir visited the NL CORRESPONDENT premises of District all levels, cadre reviews of stadium to the local youth District administration for diarrhea outbreak affected BANDIPORA, AUGUST 16 Treasury Office, here in employees, pay parity at constructed by Rural their dedication in Jagerpora village of Bandipora District of par with Central audit and Development Department. addressing the basic Handwara and issued on Employees working in Kashmir demanding accounts. District He also inspected the issues of the People. the spot directions for Government Treasury and redressal of their long President Shabir Ahmad ensuring preventive Accounts here on today pending demands. The said that, on 13th August, measures to avoid any observed one-day strike protest was organized Employees Association such health issues in and staged protest under the banner of held Stage Demonstration, future. demonstration in the Jammu and Kashmir so that Govt will redress NL CORRESPONDENT For this purpose, the Accounts Employees our genuine demands, but KUPWARA, AUGUST 16 Superintending Engineer Association. According to instead solving our Hydraulic Kupwara has reports, protesting demands, they fabricated Taking cognizance of been directed to ensure Employees locked down a case against state recent reports of diarrhea de-silting/cleaning of all district treasury office president Mushtaq Ahmad outbreak in such existing sources pressing government to Mugal, which is Quite Jaggarpora/Kawari areas within next 15 days. accept their demands. Unfortunate and of Handwara tehsil, Additional District Protesting Employees Condemnable act. District Magistrate (DM) Development impressed upon Protesting Employees Kupwara, Khalid Jahangir Commissioner (ADDC) authorities to address seeks attention of the issued strict directions to Kupwara, Additional their demands at an higher authorities to the concerned department Deputy Commissioner earliest. Employee's address their demands at for de-silting/cleaning of (ADC) Handwara and demands include De- an earliest otherwise all filtration plants, service SDMs concerned shall linking of KAS from accounts fraternity has no reservoirs, springs etc on monitor and supervise the Accounts, Maintenance of other option but to immediate basis. de-silting/cleaning works 50:50 promotion quota at proceed on strike. (KNS) 8 the northlines TRAVEL Jammu | Friday | Aug 17 | 2018

When it rains, it pours in The long hot summer comes to an end as the month of June elapses, SouthSouth IndiaIndia and the parched Earth cools down with the incessant downpour hour-drive from the Bangalore airport, Coorg downpour. which rides in on the is often praised as 'Scotland of India' on Pondicherry account of its unending green slopes. While a Mustard-yellow tinted villas, old colonial Monsoon winds. If you are thin layer of mist that haunts over the lush houses, cobble-stoned streets and a surfeit of and water dripping down the sloping roofs. valleys of Coorg, the hill town transforms into a seafront restaurants, cafes and bars—the Take a walk under your umbrella, hire a one of those who don't palette comprising many shades of green postcard-perfect city of Pondicherry lures you bicycle to explore this picturesque town or when the rain comes down. The majestic in with its old-world beauty and quaint charm. hop on a ferry to get to the beaches mind getting a wee bit wet, beauty of this hill town with its cascading The wet months of August to December add a nearby—Pondicherry is anything but dull then there's really no waterfalls and cool ambience make Coorg a dash of romance and create a cool ambience in and grey during the monsoon season. perfect destination to visit provided you've got the city, with its scenic wet trails, cloudy skyline, Munnar place like South India to Goa your rain gear and are prepared to step out in a Carpeted with emerald-green tea Swaying palms, white sands and swirling plantations, the valleys of Munnar get even truly enjoy the Monsoon. waters coupled with torrential rains make Goa more mesmerising when dark clouds come a must-visit during the rainy months. While rolling in and engulf the hilltops in the From sipping a cup of hot swimming is not advisable as the waves can months of June to November. Those who be dangerously big, and the water can get want to witness nature at its best can go tea and enjoying hot murky, there's no reason not to take a walk hiking in the Periyar National Park where a pakoras at a roadside stall along the beach with wet sand between your rich variety of flora comes alive during the toes and a gaze at the cloudy horizon over the monsoon. So does the fauna, and it's best to taking a walk under the ocean. Sip on a hot cup of tea, sample to be protected against insects and other delectable Goan cuisine in a roadside cafe, or creepy crawlies which abound in the forest. umbrella in cool breezy go biking in the meandering pathways of the The rain-drenched greenery is especially state while the rain pours down. Even better, captivating around the many waterfalls weather, these head into the forested hinterland of Goa where around Munnar which become deluged destinations in the the jungle comes alive during the monsoon. during the monsoon. Since it's the lean season, don't be surprised if you get some great deals and offers too. southern part of the Coorg country will mesmerise Nestled amidst verdant landscapes, acres of coffee plantations, and rugged mountain you during the rainy terrain interspersed with cardamom-growing fields, Coorg is one of the wettest places in season. southern India during the monsoons. A six-

Istanbul is a pearl embedded in between Asia and the European side of Istanbul, next to the entrance tram making its way through the crowds of Europe, a bridge between western and eastern Top free attractions in of the Bosphorus Bridge. Formerly a separate people on the pedestrian avenue. Sitting, eating culture. It's not a coincidence that many of the village, it is now a part of Besiktas district and has and relaxing are some of the favourite activities biggest civilisations of the past centuries, from been integrated into the main city of Istanbul after that can be done on Istiklal Street, but many still Romans to Ottomans, fought for its control, its expansion. prefer to go shopping and browsing fashion transforming it into an ever-changing melting pot. While walking along its small alleys and outlets, vintage shops, fancy bakeries and The Silk Road as well as the hippie trail passed cobblestone streets flanked here and there by musical records. through it and till today, it is considered to be the traditional wooden houses, you'll wonder if you Walking the length of Istiklal Street can gateway to Asia and a preferred destination for have travelled back in time. Stop in one of the many sometimes be intimidating because of the travellers. While many archaeological sites and IstanbulIstanbul cafes and relax—a Turkish tea is an affordable massive presence of police at every corner that is museums have an entrance fee there are a plenty choice even for travellers on a shoestring budget. ready to take action against any possible revolt. of attractions, markets and neighbourhoods in On Sundays, do not miss to visit the popular market Suleymaniye Mosque ending the day with a swim and sunbath on one of city. Istanbul where you don't have to spend a dime. with stands selling food and handicrafts. Do try the Dominating the skyline of the Sultanahmet area the beaches. If moving on feet all day long feels Given their easy accessibility, as Princes' Islands There is enough entertainment to make an local delicacy 'kumpir', which is a big baked potato at the entrance of the Golden Horn, Suleymaniye too much, then the other possibility is to hire a can be quickly and cheaply reached by boat from enjoyable stay. Following are some of the top free split in two and stuffed with all sorts of good things Mosque was built on top a small hill on the order bicycle to explore this beautiful stretch of land. both European and Asian sides, the archipelago attractions in Istanbul: that can easily replace a whole meal. of Sultan Suleyman and completed in 1558. It Horse drawn carts are also available for the more gets quite crowded during the weekend. Come Princes’ Islands The most important landmark and the reason why was built by the famous architect Mimar Sinan, romantic. here on a weekday or early in the morning to A favourite escape of Istanbullus from chaos and most of the people come to this neighbourhood is and later served as a reference for the Buyukada is the biggest of the islands known for enjoy the quietness that these islands have to crowd, Princes' Islands are an archipelago Ortakoy Mosque, completed in 1856 in Ottoman construction of the Blue Mosque, and even of the its clock tower, Victorian mansions and its vibrant offer. In summers, ferries are usually running located around 20 km south east of the city. It Neo Baroque style. While it cannot compete with Taj Mahal in Agra. Built at an elevated position as streets filled with cafes and restaurants. Places from sunrise to midnight, and if you get late at comprises nine islands, four of which are easily Sultanahmet Mosque in size, it's the grandeur that compared to the surrounding buildings, the like mosques, churches and monasteries are night, there are a few accommodation options. accessible by a public ferry. The main feature of also there if you are into architectural heritage. astonishes visitors. With its finely decorated mosque stands out and can be seen from a this retreat is that no vehicle is allowed on any of Ortakoy Heybeliada is another favourite with picturesque interior, it looks more like a Beaux Arts Parisian distance, making it a well-known landmark. A the islands, except for police and rescue If you have ever seen a postcard with a bay and lush forests that can be the perfect residence than a mosque. mere glance at this massive edifice with glorious services. It's like going back in time, enjoying an picturesque mosque standing in front of the Istiklal Street design, and it remains deeply entrenched in setting for a well-deserved day of relaxation Bosphorus Bridge, then you know what Ortakoy afternoon stroll in the alleys of the villages, before Istiklal Street, the main arterial road of Istanbul, is a one's memory. before going back to the hustle and bustle of the looks like. Ortakoy is a small neighbourhood on exploring the natural beauty of the islands and 1.3-km-long avenue in the heart of the European Suleymaniye Mosque was originally a big side of the city, the Beyoglu (Pera) district. It complex including a caravanserai, a Koranic connects Taksim Square all the way down to Tunel, School and a hammam, among others. It's one of the oldest metro stations in the world used considered to be the biggest mosque in Istanbul since 1875, located not far away from Galata with a majestic colonnade topped with 28 domes Tower. Its name translates to Independence and with a minaret in each corner. The interior Avenue, which was given after the birth of the might not be as inspiring as that of Sultan Ahmed Republic of Turkey in 1923. Mosque, but it still impresses for its size and The architecture is a variegated mix, including late architectural details. Features of Byzantine Ottoman houses to Art Nouveau buildings and Neo- architecture were borrowed from the close by Gothic residences. While exploring the main Hagia Sophia, with the abundance of perforated avenue and its alleys, you will see mosques as well walls allowing natural light to enter and semi- as Catholic, Armenian and Greek Orthodox domes used as buttresses. churches existing side by side. A not to be missed Once you are done with your visit and go back to highlight is Cicek Pasaji (Flower Passage), a the ferry landing for a view of the Galata Tower, beautiful gallery built in European style. However, do have a look at the locals fishing and then its most distinctive feature is probably the historical grilling and serving their prey to visitors. the northlines 9 STATE Jammu | Friday | August 17 | 2018 Floriculture deptt organizes Salal Power Station celebrates plantation drive 72nd Independence Day

NL CORRESPONDENT ekhar expressed his more trees in their REASI, AUG 16 concern about Corporate surrounding areas to deal Social Responsibility for with the situation arising Salal Power Station overall development of due to rapid climatic Celebrated 72nd District Reasi, lauded CISF change. "Increased tree Independence Day with Unit for safeguarding the cover would reduce the zeal and enthusiasm at installations of Power solar radiation reaching Ramlila Ground Station and assured better the ground surface Jyotipuram wherein a large facilities for the thereby providing relief number of employees, CISF employees and students. from the scorching heat Personnel, family 'Happy Independence Day' country. Speaking about On the occasion, all the being faced in the summer members, school children to the gathering and Salal, he said that Salal Office buildings were season", e added. and locals participated. recalled the martyrs of Power Station achieved lightened, giving a festive Among others District NL CORRESPONDENT Floriculture Jammu Babila Ladies Club building to its Himanu ekhar, General freedom who sacrificed highest ever generation in look to the Power Station. Floriculture Officer JAMMU TAWI, AUG 16 Rakwal along with senior president Vijay Gandotra Manager, Salal Power their lives during freedom a month during July, 2018 Cultural Programs officers of the department, and other members of the Vikrant arma along with Station was the Chief struggle. Speaking about by generation of 519.8 MUs. presented by KV Students Floriculture Department members of the ladies club after face-lifting and all Assistant Floriculture Guest who hoisted the NHPC, ekhar said that Besides, Salal achieved and Playway School kids today organized plantation club and residents of the renovation. Officers of Jammu and National flag and Vanita NHPC Limited is playing a highest ever generation in were liked by one and all. and sanitation drive at area who actively Speaking on the occasion, officers from Engineering ekhar attended the vital role towards a day on 14.08.2018 by The program concluded MHS Zanana park during participated in the drive. Director Floriculture Wing of the floriculture Programme as Guest of development of the nation generating 17.22 MUs. He with Prize distribution by which various saplings Department also handed Jammu appealed the department were also Honour. Speaking on the by contributing its power congratulated the the Chief Guest and Guest were planted by Director over MHS Zanana Park people to plant more and present on the occasion. occasion ekhar wied are to 23 States of the employees for the of Honour among achievements and hoped participants of Cultural that Salal Power Station, Programmes, March Past Parthenium Awareness Week Dulhasti Power Station owing to the dedicated and winners of Sports efforts of Team Salal all Tournament organised on continue to touch new the occasion of observed at SKUAST-J celebrates Independence Day heights in future also. Independence Day.

Parthenium control to the Yoginder Kotha students. On this day a remembered and paid Power shutdown student rally was also homage to the martyrs of JAMMU, AUG 16 organized in the campus freedom who sacrificed As per Superintending Engineer, Elect. Maintt. & R.E. carrying cards displaying their lives for the sake of Circle Jammu, the power supply to Sainik Colony and its slogan regarding the country. He adjoining areas fed from 11 KV SC-4 feeder all remain awareness and control of appreciated the affected on August 17 from 07 am to 11 am. Similarly, parthenium. Both Director employees for their Research and Dean Faculty dedication towards work. the power supply to Channi Himmat and its adjoining NL CORRESPONDENT biodiversity and aesthetic of Agriculture, along with He further said that other areas fed from 11 KV CH-8, CH-7, CH-6 and CH-1 feeder JAMMU TAWI, AUG 16 value of landscapes. Dr. B.C team of scientist namely Dr. than core business of all remain affected on August 17, 18, 19 and 20 from 07 arma, Head, Division of NL CORRESPONDENT YoginderKotha, Head of am to 11 am. Likewise, the power supply to Trikuta N. P. Thakur, Dr. Mahender JAMMU TAWI, AUG 16 the Power was the chief generating power, AICRP-Weed Management, Agronomy emphasized that Singh, Dr. Meenaki Gupta, Dulhasti power Station is Nagar, Gandhi Nagar and its adjoining areas fed from 11 Division of Agronomy, its spread is not only guest who unfurled the KV JDA-5, JDA-9, JDA-1, RC-1 and RC-7 feeders all Dr. Vijay Bharti, Dr. Vijay 72nd Independence Day National Tricolor. After equally concerned about SKUAST-Jammu initiated confined to agriculture Khajuria, Dr. Neetu arma its Social responsibility remain affected on August 18 and 20 from 07 am to 11 Week long Parthenium lands but also its spread is was celebrated by March Past by the CISF & am. Meanwhile, the power supply to Nanak Nagar and and PG students of Students contingent towards the locals in and Awareness campaign on noticed in road sides, Dulhasti Power Station its adjoining areas fed from 11 KV N-4 feeder all remain Agronomy Division and with great enthusiasm at CISFJawansaround the Power Station 16th of August, 2018 which parks, school areas, affected on August 18 from 07 am to 08 am. more than 120 UG students Kendriya Vidyalaya, demonstrated their skills and has been doing is being organized pastures etc. He further Similarly, the power supply to Pandoka Colony, Bread took part in uprooting of Dulhasti, Kitwar, wherein followed by Yoga various activities in the factory, Paloura and adjoining areas fed from 33/11 KV simultaneously on national emphasized that parthenium weed at FOA, a large number of demonstration & cultural sector of health, New Suba Nagar R/Station, all remain affected on level from 16-22 August, community approach is the Chatha. The campaign employees, CISF programme by the education, Swachh Bharat August 18 from 08 am to 11 am. 2018 to create awareness best possible way to get rid ended with vote of thanks Personnel, their family students of Kendriya Abhiyan, Skill Meanwhile, as per Superintending Engineer, Elect. and educate the of the menace and can be by Dr. B. R. Bazaya Incharge members, locals and Vidyalaya and employees Development and rural Maintt. & R.E. Circle Kathua, the power supply to people/farmers/students effectly delt with by AICRP Weed Management, school children of the Power Station. development etc. under Parliwand, Main Bazaar, Kathua, Jarain, District about the Parthenium uprooting the Parthenium SKUAST Jammu. participated. ri, Speaking on the occasion, Corporate Social menace and its plants well before their Responsibility. In his Jail, Dhanna, Thein, RTIC Pump House and management. On the flowering. Dr. B. R. Bazaya, speech he has highlighted Basantpur all remain affected on August 17 and 18 opening day of "Parthenium incharge AICRP Weed Agri Deptt celebrated 72nd Independence Day the contribution of NHPC from 08 am to 05 pm. Awareness Week" Dr. J. P. Management, delivered a in the development of the arma, Director Research talk to students and country and appreciated and Dr. D. P Abrol, Dean highlighted various harmful NL CORRESPONDENT functionaries for their Dy Director (Central), the services and support Notice AMMU AWI UG collective hard work at all District Officers, Sub- Faculty of Agriculture, effects of Parthenium like J T , A 16 of all Govt. and private I, Vikas Rathore R/o Near Doordarshan, New Plot levels which has set in Divisional Agriculture SKUAST Jammu graced the hay fever, dermatitis, agencies associated with Jammu, have lost R/C of my motorcycle bearing regd. On the occasion of the 72nd motion the desired change Officers, Agriculture occasion by their benign asthma, skin raes, peeling the Power Station. In his no. JK02BL-4475. Now, I am applying for the duplicate Independence Day, the in development of Extension Officers, JAEOS, address, he also lauded presence and apprised the skin, puffy eyes and eczema of the same. Objection, if any, may be conveyed to Department of Agriculture, agriculture, the backbone AEAs and other employees the support of district participants on aggressive in human being through concerned authorities within 7 days from the and poisonous nature of pollen. Dr R. Puniya, Junior Jammu today resolved to of the Indian economy. R. L. of the Agriculture administration and Bhagat, Joint Director of Department. publication of this notice. Parthenium which have Scientist, AICRP Weed carry forward the citizens of Kitwar. envisioned mission of the Agriculture (Extension) S Amrik Singh, Chief posed a serious threat to Management explained Hon'ble Prime Minister to also addressed on the Spokesman, J & K crops, human health and about physical, herbicidal double the income of occasion and highlighted Agriculture Employees livestock health, and biological methods of farmers through focus on the importance of this day Association (JKAEA) NHPC Regional Office Soil Health Card (SHC) and said that everyone conducted the proceedings based fertilizer ould take pledge on this of the programme. Vote of celebrates Independence Day management, Crop day to work hard to take thanks was presented by Insurance and adoption of the department to the new Uttam Chand arma, AMMU UG 16 J , A market led diversified heights through President, JKAEA on behalf 72nd Independence Day was cropping system in implementation of various of the Organizing celebrated by NHPC at its specialized clusters. Hari central and state sector Committee. The Regional Office, Jammu. A large Krian Razdan who unfurled schemes. programme was organized number of employees and CISF the National Flag at Others who attended the jointly by different personnel participated. On this Agriculture Complex, Talab programme included K. S. associations of the occasion, . Chander Mohan, Tillo, Jammu in presence Sambyal, Joint Director of department which Executive Director hoisted the of a large number of Agriculture (Inputs), Bule included All J & K tricolor. Speaking on the occasion, officers and employees of Zuti, Joint Director, SLUB, Agriculture Officers he recalled the martyrs of freedom the Department spoke in Sunil Koul, Deputy Welfare Forum (AJKAOWF), and advised the employees to detail about the Director of Agriculture J & K Agriculture work hard with dedication for progress and prosperity of importance of this national (Trainings), Jammu, Anil Employees Association the Nation. He praised engineers and workers for their festival and said that there Arora, Project Officer (JKAEA), Non-Gazetted dedication and hard work for achieving MOU generation is need to consolidate the (Dryland), Jammu, S. K. Agriculture Graduate targets in J&K Region and called upon all the employees to gains of freedom of our Chibber, SMS, Regional Association (NGAGA) and work with more passion and sincerity for surpassing the country by working with a Level, R. K. Bindroo, Jammu & Kamir generation records. The function concluded with missionary zeal. He Agriculture Chemist, Agriculture Technocrats distribution of sweets among the employees and children. complimented the field Jagmohan Bhat, Officiating Association (JAKATA). J&K Bank to support professional education of underprivileged: Chairman

NL CORRESPONDENT us as a bank to have been a part of activities and academic SRINAGAR, AUG 16 this great journey and we remain achievements of the children of committed to playing an active role Balgran. J&K Bank Chairman and CEO, towards the education of He informed the audience that Parvez Ahmed, along with his underprivileged children in our subsequent to the commitments management team celebrated state," said J&K Bank Chairman made by the Chairman J&K Bank, 72nd Independence Day at Jammu and CEO, Parvez Ahmed while the motivation level of the children with the inmate children at speaking on the occasion. has increased manifold who feel Balgran - A Charitable Home for While quoting DR APJ Kalam, that the Bank was a real guardian Destitute Children. President Bari Chairman urged the children to angel for them in supporting their Brahmana Industrial Association, dream big. He stated, "Dream journey. Lalit Mahajan, was also present on Dream Dream! Dreams turn into Later in the day, he interacted with the occasion along with President thoughts, thoughts turn into the team of Balgran Charitable Balgran Charitable Trust, AK actions and actions turn into Trust and commended their strong Khajuria, Patrons of Balgran A K reality! I urge you to strive to work vision and service to the children Arora, Dr K L Gupta, Ms Santo hard and turn your dreams into through various notable initiatives Magotra, administrative team of reality." such as environment drives, yoga, Balgran, prominent citizens and A beginning, he said, has already library and computer facilities for members of the Rotary Club. been made by the children who enhancement of knowledge and On the occasion, the flag hoisting have earned admission in perspective of children thereby by the Chairman was followed by professional courses and J&K offering holistic all-round the mesmerizing cultural collective effort of the passionate Bank will surely support them in development opportunities to the performances of the children teachers, administration and their aspiring journey. resident children. The dignitaries which enthralled the audience. dedicated children who recognize The meritorious children were also planted a number of tree "I am very happy to learn about the and appreciate the value of having felicitated by the Chief Guest. saplings in the premises. academic achievements of the been given access to quality President Balgran A K Khajuria The event concluded with a vote of children of Balgran. It is the education. It is a proud moment for presented a brief resume of the thanks. the northlines 10 SPORTS Jammu | Friday | August 17 | 2018 Poonch TT team Gymnast Dipa Karmakar’s Roll Ball trials on August 21 leaves for Leh JAMMU, Aug 16 name finds prominent space in Jakarta Jammu and Kashmir Roll Ball Association shall be conducting two-day trials to select the state team for New Delhi, Aug 16 the entire Indian the forthcoming Sub-Junior (Under-14) National Roll Jakarta Indian gymnast contingent and I hope Dipa Ball Championship to be held at Pune in Maharashtra Dipa Karmakar’s will show the way,” said the from September 14 to September 16. audacious and life- coach. The selection trials shall take place at MA Stadium threatening Produnova Dipa’s best showing in the Skating Rink on August 21 and August 22 from 5 pm vault --- also called the continent came in 2015 onwards, a handout issued by the Association here ‘vault of death’ --- may not when she bagged a bronze today informed. have won her an Olympic at the Asian Those interested players have been advised to contact medal, but that daredevil Championships in Madhu Sharma (9419148556), Sudhir Singh act certainly has not gone Hiroshima, before which (9419109609) and Ashraf Dujoo (9419179740) for the unnoticed in faraway she finished third at the selection trials. Jakarta. 2014 Commonwealth A huge billboard saliently Games in Glasgow. Ashish JU's sports calendar placed in the centre of the competition as far as one thing is for sure, Dipa Kumar remains the only bustling city, has a quote jostling for space on the could become an icon if she gymnast from the country begins August 27 from her saying, “If you billboards is concerned. wins a medal at the to have won a medal --- a Not a single athlete, both Games. Dipa will land in want to achieve something bronze --- at the 2010 JAMMU, Aug 16 POONCH, Aug 16 in life, you have to take from the host country or the city on August 17 and Asian Games in Table Tennis team from district Poonch today left for the world-conquering her coach Bishweshwar Directorate of Sports and Physical Education, risks.” Guangzhou. University of Jammu (JU) today released the annual Leh to participate in the district level (boys and girls) Dipa had finished fourth at mammoth Chinese Nandi, who is still in India There were doubts about competition in all age groups, organised by the contingent, is vying for with his ward, when told calendar of activities finalized and approved in a the 2016 Rio Olympics but Dipa’s fitness as she was meeting held under the guidance of Director, Dr. Daud Department of Youth Services and Sports (DYSS). her fans and admirers space with Dipa at any of about Dipa’s inspiring coming back after a two- The three-day competition shall take place from August the Games venues or at the quote figuring prominently Iqbal Baba. seem to be all around the year layoff following the The meeting attended besides others by Physical 18 to August 20. The district contingent is accompanied world. And Jakarta, hosting Jakarta Convention Centre, in the city hub, said, “I am Rio Olympic Games. She by Mohd Tariq, Narinder Singh and Anju Devi as the hub of activity, with unaware of her popularity Training Instructors (PTIs) and other representatives the Asian Games for the also underwent a knee from the colleges on the campus, here. officials. second time, has chosen three days to go for the in Jakarta. This is a very operation in April 2017, The annual calendar of activities shall start with The Team: BOYS: Ridam Kapoor, Pratham Sudan, this one quote to showcase Games. prestigious thing for her forcing her to miss a host Cross Country men race on August 27, followed by the Akhshit Tandon, Madhov Sharma, Mosin Rizvi, Vanshik, ahead of the continental One doesn’t know what and the nation and this will of major international Zafer, Anthony, Par Navigation, Faisal Mirror, Anoj, Games, which start on kind of reception the certainly raise competitions, including the women's event the next day on August 27. Both the Nipin, Baljeet. GIRLS: Sohani, Bommi, Devanshi and August 18. diminutive gymnast gets expectations from her.” Asian Championships in events shall be held on the campus roads, here, a Vanshika. And she does not have here when she arrives, but “It should be a big boost for Thailand. handout issued here today informed. Sardar Singh beats Virat Kohli in Yo-Yo test Lesia Tsurenko stuns defending Cincinnati

19. While the minimum score Masters champion Garbine Muguruza set by the BCCI is 16.1, it is higher in England and Aug 16 outing, having to battle Russian topped Australia where the Ukraine’s Lesia Tsurenko back to outlast Anastasia Frenchwoman Alize players can only qualify if stunned defending Pavlyuchenkova 4-6 7-5 6- Cornet 6-2 6-0. they breach the score of 19. Cincinnati Masters 4. Joining Tsurenko in the There is a backstory to this champion Garbine Muguruza was competing third round was U.S. Open insane score achieved by Muguruza as the world’s in her first tune-up event champion Sloane Sardar. The Padma Shri top players faced for the Aug. 27-Sept. 9 Stephens, who enjoyed a awardee was dropped from difficulty during a rain- U.S. Open, having been routine 6-3 6-2 win over the squad after his pace shortened second round sidelined due to an arm German Tatjana Maria. and speed across the turf on Wednesday. injury that forced her to Stephens, who finished could not keep up with the Tsurenko took down the withdraw from a pair of runner-up to Halep in ever-evolving game. He has seventh-seeded Spaniard tournaments. Montreal on Sunday, been putting in the hard 2-6 6-4 6-4 in the early It was her first match continued her fine form on New Delhi, Aug 16 Test, which needs to be yards over the past four match, which was a Second seed and captured the opening set since losing in the second the North American hard Indian cricket captain Virat cleared by players in order months and has pushed the preview of the challenges Australian Open in 62 minutes. round at Wimbledon. courts and controlled the Kohli’s obsession with to be eligible for selection limit to achieve the faced by top seeds during champion Caroline “It’s never nice to win “I’m happy that I didn’t tempo throughout her 71- fitness is no real secret. for the Indian team. aforementioned score. The the day. Wozniacki lasted just one when someone has to feel pain,” she said. “I minute match. Counted as one of the However, Sardar Singh, the halfback returns to the World number one Simona set against Kiki Bertens retire,” Bertens said. “I competed. It didn’t go my Stephens will next face fittest athletes in the game, 32-year veteran in the Indian squad for the Halep fell down a set but before retiring due to a felt she was struggling a way. I’m going to take that Elise Mertens after the Kohli has laid a benchmark Indian hockey team has Jakarta Asian Games and rallied against Australia’s left knee injury. bit with her serve. She positive and keep training 15th-seeded Belgian for the rest of his team as numbers to prove that he is for coach Harendra Singh, Ajla Tomljanovic, and was The match was delayed by seemed to struggle with for US Open.” earned a 3-6 6-2 7-6(1) far as fitness standards are fitter than Kohli. His yo-yo he is part of the nucleus of leading 4-6 6-3 4-3 when rain for over three hours her movement as well.” Next up for Tsurenko is a win over Swedish concerned. The BCCI has test score is 21.4 which the side which is brimming her match was suspended and Wozniacki retired Fourth seed Angelique clash with Ekaterina qualifier Rebecca also introduced a yo-yo beats Virat Kohli’s score of with confidence. due to rain. shortly after Bertens Kerber also had a difficult Makarova after the Peterson. World champions France top new-style India’s Kabaddi giants look to continue gold rush

FIFA rankings, Germany slump to 15th New Delhi, Aug 16 the Asian Games in When it comes to Kabaddi 2010and India have won New Delhi, Aug 16 given period of time. at the Asian Games, there gold in both of 2010 and World champions France The global soccer governing is no bigger power than 2014. In the last edition, predictably shot to the top body said the new system India. Since the they comfortably managed of the FIFA rankings was developed over two introduction of the men’s to clinch the gold medal by published on Thursday years during which “a large category in 1990, they have beating Iran with a 10 point while previous leaders number of different won the gold on every margin. Germany slumped to 15th algorithms was tested and occasion and a look at the In 2018, India have gone after their humiliating first extensively discussed”. scores in the summit with a strong squad led by round exit in Russia. FIFA said the new system clashes show how veteran Mamatha Poojary The rankings were the first would no longer weight dominant they have been but the most notable to be issued since France matches according to over the years. absentee was Abhilasha The story is almost same in Mhatre, who is one of the beat Croatia 4-2 in the which region they were established players in all in the squad. Ernakl the women’s division with best raiders for India. She World Cup final on July 15 played in and this would the positions, India are all impressed the fans by Quarter-finalists Uruguay Hosts Russia, who began the Indian teams winning set to continue their scoring 19 tackle points in was a member of the 2014 and also the first since FIFA provide “fair and equal climbed nine places to fifth the tournament at a modest the gold in the last two domination in the sport and Kabaddi Masters while Asian Games squad and replaced its much- opportunities for all teams while England’s run to the 71st place, leapt 21 spots editions of the Asian leading the team will be Chhillar has been a well- her exclusion came as a criticised previous formula. semi-finals took them up to after their surprise run to across all confederations”. Games and in 2018, India experienced raider Ajay known name in the Pro shock to a lot of Indian France were followed by sixth place from a previous the quarter-finals. FIFA said the removal of an will once again be the Thakur. Kabaddi League for quite kabaddi fans. Belgium, the team they beat twelfth. FIFA said its new formula, annual average point favourites to win it all in Talking about raiders, a lot some time. Men’s Team: 1-0 in the semi-finals, with Argentina dropped to 11th approved by the FIFA calculation, which was part Kabaddi. of responsibility will lie on “We want to continue the Girish Maruti Ernak, Brazil dropping one place after a chaotic campaign Council before the World of the previous formula, The men’s team is already Monu Goyat and Rahul tradition and our aim is to Deepak Niwas Hooda, to third after their quarter- which included a 3-0 group Cup, relied on adding or would have a number of in tremendous form Chaudhari who have bag the gold medal. We Mohit Chhillar, Sandeep final exit against the stage defeat by Croatia on subtracting points, benefits, including reducing following their success in established themselves a cannot think anything other Narwal, Pardeep Narwal, Belgians. Surprise finalists the way to a last 16 exit depending on the results of the ability of teams to the Dubai Kabaddi Masters huge stars thanks to the than that,” raider Monu Rishank Devadiga, Monu Croatia leapt from 20th to against France where they matches, rather than influence their ranking by and last year’s World Pro Kabaddi League. Goyat told PTI during a Goyat, Ajay Thakur, Rohit fourth. lost 4-3. averaging points over a avoiding friendlies. Championships. With Chaudhari has been a recent interaction. Kumar, Raju Lal Choudhary, consistent performer for “All the teams are good and Mallesh Gangadhari, Rahul Telegu Titans while Goyat will give their best. But the Chaudhari. Standby: Amit ‘Missed out on Olympic medal due to rice became the highest-payed Korean and the Iran teams Nagar, Maninder Singh Indian sportsperson are good. Even the Pakistan Women’s Team: outside cricket when he and Bangladesh teams are Sakshi Kumari, Kavita Devi, was signed by Haryana good, these 3-4 teams can Priyanka, Manpreet Kaur, porridge and pickle diet’ - PT Usha Steelers for a massive sum pose a competition,” he Payel Chowdhury, Ritu of Rs 1,51,00,000. added. Negi, Sonali Vishnu New Delhi, Aug 16 the latter prevailed as she “I remember it - the pickle 6.2 secs and kept the The defence will be A look at the women’s Shingate, Sayali Sanjay India’s track superstar PT went for the decisive lunge. we in Kerala call ‘kadu rhythm and maintained controlled by Girish Ernak kabaddi team and the KeriPale, Randeep Kaur Usha recalls that during Usha regrets that in those manga achar’. That and that level of speed and and Mohit Chhillar with domination has been Khehra, Shalini Pathak, the Los Angeles Olympics days only the bare some sliced fruit. I was not endurance... But in the last Raju Lal Chaudhari being almost similar. The Usha Rani Narasimhalah, of 1984, where she missed facilities were available to accustomed to baked 35 metres, I couldn’t the third defensive player category was introduced at Madhu. a medal by one-hundredth Indian athletes. potatoes or half-boiled sustain my energy at a of a second, she was forced “We would jealously look at chicken with soya sauce consistent level.” to eat just rice porridge the athletes from other and some other typical Nawal Moutawakal India lose to Bahrain in with pickle at the Games countries enjoying American food. (Morocco) won the gold and Village. fabulous amenities; they “No one had told us that in Ann Louise (Sweden) the preliminary men’s handball That food without any had the latest equipment LA we would get only silver medal. nutrition supplement had at their disposal. We American food. I had no Usha says she now wants cost her the bronze, she wondered if we too would choice but to eat rice to fulfil her dream of an Jakarta, Aug 16 scored five out of seven opening preliminary claims. one day have access to porridge without any Indian sprinter on the The Indian men’s handball times and Harender Singh encounter. “That definitely affected such facilities,” she is nutrition supplement, and Olympic podium. team went down 25-32 to four out of seven times. The handball teams’ my performance in the last quoted as saying in an that definitely affected my “Now my life is completely Bahrain in a Group D At the Kopki indoor participation at the Asian 35 metres of my event interview in the latest performance in the last 35 sprinter runs a coaching focused on that goal with preliminary match of the stadium, India scored 11 Games got mired into since I couldn’t sustain the edition of the Equator Line metres of my event since I academy - Usha School of the start of Usha School of Asian Games in Jakarta in the first period and 14 controversy before getting energy level,” she said. magazine. couldn’t sustain the energy Athletics. Athletics. The school seeks on Wednesday. in the second, while the clearance. In that epic 400m hurdles She then goes on to say level,” she says. On that unforgettable race to give the budding athletes Deepak Ahlawat scored Bahrain had 18 and 14 in In the men’s competition, final, Usha and Cristieana that for days at the Games Usha blazed the track for of 1984, Usha says, “It was things I was denied as an six times out of 10 shots the two periods 12th-ranked India are Cojocaru of Romania Village she was forced to 18 glorious years winning a perfect start for me. As athlete. Eighteen girls are while Adithya Nagaraj respectively. clubbed with Chinese crossed the finish line at eat rice porridge with medals for India at various planned, I tried to cross the training here as boarders,” scored four out of six for India had lost to Chinese Taipei and Bahrain. There almost the same time but pickle. competitions. Now the ace first hurdles of 45 metres in she says. India. Karamjeet Singh Taipei 18-28 in their are four Groups. the northlines 11 BUSINESS Jammu | Friday| August 17 | 2018 Bharti Axa ties up with Airtel Payments Airtel thanks its smartphone customers Bank to offer Jeevan Jyoti Bima with Special Amazon Pay Gift Card

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Last week when he began shooting for the film, he the entire spectrum of fundamental publicity further continuing with R was welcomed whole-heartedly by the Yamaha's business in India through electronic Series and FZ Series people of Gwalior and it was almost like a and will be graphically commercials and digital testifies its commitment of celebration in the city. Kartik Aaryan who represented with 'Yamaha campaigns pan India. It offering two wheelers that plays a local TV reporter, has a 50 days Racing Blue' color in the will be based on "Yamaha adds up to the global spirit schedule in the city and he's really happy background. The campaign Racing Blue" color and will of Yamaha Racing. to be a part of it. This morning he shared will also offer multiple stimulate with an 'anthem' Chairman of Yamaha Motor a picture on social media, where we see engagement platforms with that draws attention with a India Group of companies, him posing with his parents and he has an aim to intensely involve probe - "When did you hear Mr. Motofumi Shitara said, sweetly captioned the picture saying - every Yamaha owner of the Call of the Blue?" "The launch of "The Call of Perks of shooting in Hometown. #Family. India with the brand's core Yamaha's further drive to the Blue" should convey Clearly that speaks a lot about his current identity, thus propagating instrument the campaign Yamaha customers or any happy mood. He's not just working on a the brand's thrill and through distinguishing customer of two wheelers excitement. visual identity will also be good script, but he's also surrounded by about the brand's carried across all Yamaha his loved ones, which is very rare for our commitment to provide actors. In a recent interview he even said, "The Call of the Blue" is authorized dealerships. aimed to build up the The company also plans to highly advanced NEW DEHLI AUGUST 16 he receives home-cooked food, specially technology as well as made by his mother on this schedule. exhilaration of racing as it conduct several on ground CHANDIGARH, AUGUST 16 product planning, introduces YZF-R15 activities in order to treasuring style through its He's made it to the 100 crore club, he's That surely keeps him happy and gives marketing and customer two wheelers. The launch him all the reasons to smile ear-to-ear. Version 3.0 (155 CC) Moto manifest the objectives of dancing with the biggest superstars on India Yamaha Motor Pvt. engagement strategies GP Limited Edition and the brand campaign. A of new products under the stage, he's being offered the biggest films Kartik Aaryan will also soon begin Ltd. developed its new with the brand's global campaign launch will offer working on the Hindi remake of the Yamaha FZS-FI (149 CC) long background of in Bollywood and he's living his dream… brand campaign 'The Call image of 'excitement, exciting experiences put Kannada film Kirik Party. Rumours with rear disc brake in two Yamaha's excitement in but yet there is something else that of the Blue' in order to stylish and sporty'. This together by the Yamaha suggest that Jacqueline Fernadez will new colors today. The India that started with the makes him currently the happiest actor in draw a parallel to its initiative will comprise of campaign will follow its legendary RX 100 and uniqueness." Bollywood. Reason being, he is working play his love interest in the film. Recently for his next film in his hometown and videos of them shooting together went there is nothing more he could have viral on social media, and we must say Lt Gen Singh hoists national flag at TMA 80 attend free health asked for. that the two make for a sizzling Jodi. Now Kartik Aaryan is in Gwalior shooting for let's see which actress joins Bollywood's are valid in modern day camp to mark I-Day first bromantic hero at this party!cover Dinesh Vijan's next Luka Chuppi. Gwalior times. To achieve goals you need to start doing Reliance halts gasoline shipments from things you've never done before, he said adding Jamnagar site causing fuel margins to spike turn adversity into inspiration and build on SINGAPORE AUGUST 16 gasoline cargoes grade. your strengths. General scheduled for this month’s Asia’s gasoline crack, Singh was awarded PVSM, Reliance Industries has loading from Reliance were which measures the profit AVSM and Bar to AVSM declared force majeure on affected, one of which was margin from refining a MOHALI , AUGUST 16 Maharaja Ranjit Singh besides Commendations gasoline exports from its destined for Fujairah in the barrel of Brent crude into Chair of Excellence in by COAS, Eastern Army Jamnagar site, four people United Arab Emirates. The the fuel, rose by 30% from Lt Gen KJ Singh (retd) the Panjab University, hoisted Commander (twice) and familiar with the matter people declined to be Tuesday to $11.55 a barrel, former Western Army national flag at Tech UN Citation for bravery in said on Wednesday, identified because they the highest since Commander and currently Mahindra Smart Academy Angola during his tenure. causing the profit margin were not authorised to September 20. CHANDIGARH, AUGUST 16 Consultant Internal from producing the fuel to speak with media. for Healthcare Mohali Meanwhile Tech Mahindra Medicine, Dr Harita, jump to its highest since According to ship tracking during celebrations of SMART Academy for As many as 80 people were Paediatrician and Dr September. data on Thomson Reuters Wholesale inflation Independence Day on Healthcare in Mohali is a screened for different Geetika Gynaecologist The force majeure follows Eikon, four gasoline Wednesday. Around 200 state-of-the-art institute medical specialties during provided free consultation an unspecified issue at a cargoes were scheduled to eases to 5.09% in July students of the Institute established by Tech a free multi-specialty to the people during camp. gasoline-producing fluid load from Sikka on to ships gathered during occasion Mahindra Foundation that health checkup camp at During camp, the people catalytic cracker (FCC) chartered by Vitol, and sang the national conducts skilling Savitry Green Apartments, were offered free ECG, BP, unit in its export-oriented Emirates National Oil anthem with full zest and programmes in Zirakpur on Wednesday. RBS tests. refinery, two of the people Company (ENOC), Oman zeal. Duding occasion, healthcare. The Academy Alchemist Wellness Centre The objective of the camp said. That plant can Trading International and General Singh also trains allied healthcare a unit of Alchemist was to generate awareness process more than Royal Dutch Shell since Hospital Panchkula in among common people addressed the students on professionals such as 5,00,000 barrels per day August 10. association with Savitry about Gynecological 'Leadership in the 21st operation theatre (bpd) of crude oil and is Two of the four vessels Green Welfare Association problems in women and its technicians, dialysis located in Jamnagar’s have been anchored at the Century'. He shared his organized the camp to prevention and also about special economic zone. port since August 13 while leadership lessons that he technicians, hospital front mark Independence Day . the diseases of monsoon Reliance filed a statement the other ships are either learnt while serving in the office and billing A team of doctors including season among children and to the National Stock en route or at a nearby Indian Army and which executives, and more. Dr Varun Gupta, its prevention. Exchange of India stating port. it has shut one of its FCC The force majeure on units and that the unit is gasoline supplies was Uber quarterly loss jumps as it invests in ‘big bets’ expected to restart within declared this week and two weeks. It added that this could last at least eight the rest of the Jamnagar days, one of the four people NEW DELHI AUGUST 16 basket, vegetable prices SAN FRANCISCO AUGUST 16 Eats and “environmentally was $2.5 billion on sales of shifting gears to focus just complex is operating said. It was not fell by 14.07 per cent friendly modes of transport” $11.3 billion. on autonomous cars. It is normally and it does not immediately clear what the Wholesale inflation eased during the reported month Uber has disclosed that its like Express Pool, e-bikes Uber’s adjusted net loss in among a number of expect the shutdown to issue at the FCC was, but it to 5.09 per cent in July on as compared to a growth quarterly loss jumped and scooters. the first quarter was $577 technology and car have any material impact is expected to be resolved despite taking in more The company is also million. companies racing toward on overall operations. soon, another source said. account of cheaper food of 8.12 per cent in June. The filing did not say what “This will have quite an articles, especially fruits Likewise, there was an money, as it invested in devoting resources to what New York’s city council last what some contend is an caused the FCC to shut or impact on the (Asian) and vegetables, 8.81 per cent fall in scooters and other “big it sees as high-potential week dealt a blow to Uber inevitable future in which comment on the force gasoline market,” said a government data showed wholesale prices of fruits bets”. The San Francisco- markets in India and the and other car-for-hire vehicles drive themselves. majeure of gasoline Singapore-based trader, on Tuesday. in July as against a rise of based smartphone ride star Middle East, according to companies, passing a bill to “We’ve decided to stop supplies. adding that the market was The wholesale price index 3.87 per cent in the reported it lost $891 million Khosrowshahi. Uber has cap the number of vehicles development on our self- Force majeure is typically already reacting to talk of on net revenue of $2.8 made a practice of they operate and impose driving truck program and (WPI) based inflation was preceding month. declared when matters trouble at Reliance’s billion, while overall disclosing its earnings, minimum pay standards for move forward exclusively recorded at 5.77 per cent In pulses category, deemed beyond a gasoline-making unit even bookings rose to $12 billion. despite not being required drivers. with cars,” Eric Meyhofer, in June. In July 2017, it inflation stood at (-) 17.03 refinery’s control disrupt before it declared force “We had another great to since it is a private It makes New York the first head of Uber advanced supplies, allowing it to majeure. was at 1.88 per cent. per cent as against (-) quarter, continuing to grow company. major US city to limit the technologies group, said in void some of its Reliance offered a heavy The wholesale inflation in 20.23 per cent. at an impressive rate for a It said in May that its number of app-based rides an email to news agency contractual obligations to naphtha cargo for export food articles category was The retail inflation eased business of our scale,” said revenue revved up in the and to impose pay rules, AFP. customers. Reliance last month, which traders (-)2.16 per cent in July as to a nine-month low of operates one other took as a sign its gasoline- Uber chief executive Dara first quarter of this year with authorities under Uber had suspended its refinery in Jamnagar, making unit could be hit by against (+) 1.80 per cent 4.17 per cent in July, from Khosrowshahi. and that its value climbed pressure to act over self-driving car program located in western India, glitches. Heavy naphtha is in the previous month, the 4.9 per cent in June, on He added that Uber is to $62 billion in a new pollution and worsening after a crash that killed a that mainly meets a feedstock for gasoline or Commere and Industry account of cheaper food investing in “big bets” funding round. The congestion. woman pushing a bicycle in domestic demand. paraxylene and Reliance ministry data showed. articles, data showed including restaurant take- company said its net Uber in July hit the brakes a street in Arizona in March The people said least two does not usually offer the Among others in the yesterday. away delivery service Uber revenue in the first quarter on self-driving trucks, of this year. 12 JAMMU || FRIDAY | AUG | 17 || 2018 THE NORTHLINES US hits Chinese, Russian firms over Twitter threatened with shutdown in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD, AUGUST 16 bend to its notions of fixed by the PTA against would lose business if it breach of N Korea sanctions Micro-blogging platform what is suitable for “derogatory” comments was shut down in the Twitter has been asked public consumption or spread through social country, another official WASHINGTON, AUGUST 16 statement. by the Pakistan falls within the media targeting the state, said. The United States on Washington has been Telecommunication constitutional realm of its citizens and its “The court is determined imposed sanctions on a pressuring North Korea to Authority (PTA) to legitimate free speech. institutions. to teach Twitter a lesson- Russian port service give up its nuclear comply with its requests The PTA on Wednesday Ahmed informed the -they will lose business,” agency and Chinese firms weapons programme. to block objectionable informed the Senate committee about last the official added. on Wednesday for aiding Gao Ye, legal content or face a Standing Committee on week’s Islamabad High Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf North Korean ships and representative of Dalian shutdown in the country, Cabinet Secretariat that Court (IHC) directive to (PTI) Information Sectary selling alcohol and tobacco Sun Moon Star the media reported on while Facebook, YouTube serve Twitter with a final Fawad Chaudhry said his to Pyongyang in breach of International Logistics Thursday. and other social media notice, asking the micro- party was against any US sanctions aimed at Trading, said when asked According to a report in platforms complied with blogger site to respond to kind of censorship on pressuring North Korea to for comment on the US Dawn online, Twitter is requests from the requests from Pakistan free media. end its nuclear Treasury statement the in danger of being government to block or face the risk of being “Those who do not wish programmes. matter was still unclear banned in Pakistan objectionable content, blocked in the country. to see objectionable and The US Treasury said in a and the Chinese company because of the Twitter did not. “The PTA has conveyed offensive content should statement China-based Kolchanov was personally Treasury Secretary Steven had not received any government’s inability to “Out of a hundred the court’s concern to not search for such Dalian Sun Moon Star involved in North Korea- Mnuchin said in a notice. Reuters force the tech giant to requests from Pakistan Twitter, but has not got a content. Social media is International Logistics related deals and to block certain offensive response. The regulatory not just for recreation Trading Co. Ltd and its interacted directly with material, roughly five per authority will implement and entertainment. There are jobs and households Singapore-based affiliate North Korean cent are entertained. court orders if Twitter Flood situation in Kerala associated with the SINSMS Pte. Ltd had representatives in Russia, Twitter ignored all the does not respond to the business,” said Chaudhry, netted more than $1 billion the Treasury department remaining requests,” final notice,” said who is tipped to become a year by exporting alcohol said. grim; toll mounts to 79 Director General of PTA’s Ahmed. Information Minister in and cigarette products to “The tactics that these Internet Policy and Web He said Twitter was not the new government. North Korea. entities based in China, Analysis, Nisar Ahmed, as popular in Pakistan as THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, “Blocking social media The department also Singapore, and Russia are told the committee. Facebook, so it had little websites will have both AUGUST 16 The committee met for a to lose if it was blocked. sanctioned Russian-based using to attempt to evade With rain still pouring social and economic briefing on penalties However, the platform impacts,” he added. IANS Profinet Pte Ltd and its sanctions are prohibited down heavily leading to director general, Vasili under US law, and all flooding across Kerala, 12 Aleksandrovich Kolchanov, facets of the shipping fresh deaths were for providing port services industry have a reported on Thursday, on at least six occasions to responsibility to abide by taking the toll to 79, since North Korean-flagged them or expose themselves August 8. More rain is ships. to serious risks,” US forecast till Saturday. Entire Kerala has been on Philippines’ Duterte could a red alert since Wednesday evening. A resign if Marcos Jr becomes total of 28 deaths were reported on the day. Thursday improved as in the area. Pathanamthitta district in there were less rains. In Wayanad alone, more V-P: Spokesman central Kerala has been Water logging in low-lying than 20,000 people have the worst affected in the areas also receded. been put up in relief MANILA, AUGUST 16 narrowly defeated last 24 hours as The deaths on Thursday camps, authorities said. Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr, the thousands of people— were reported from The Cochin International Rodrigo Duterte could step son and namesake of the students among others Malappuram, Kozhikode, airport was closed on down if the son of former ousted former ruler. were trapped in their Palakkad and Thrissur. Wednesday till Saturday dictator Ferdinand Marcos Marcos, better known as homes in Ranni, Parts of Ernakulam and as the Periyar river succeeds in overturning “Bongbong”, has Aranmula and Thrissur have been facing waters entered the his 2016 vice presidential challenged the result Kozhencherry. tough times with the dam operational area. election defeat, Duterte’s alleging fraud. Various media Whats App waters from Idukki The airport authorities spokesman said on The Supreme Court has groups, including Chief districts reaching Periyar, are worried about the Thursday. ordered a recount, a Minister Pinarayi and its tributaries late on flooding of the Rs 60- Duterte’s single term ends complex process that got Vijayan’s have been Wednesday. crore solar power plant— underway in April flooded with SOS In a first, the sluices of 33 one of the biggest in an and could take messages from dams across Kerala were airport spread over 45 several years. Pathanamthitta crying for opened on Tuesday, acres. They fear about its Robredo says she help. following incessant rains working again. won fairly. Fishing boats from Kollam since late that day as the The Centre today rushed Duterte’s reached the flooded areas Met forecast more till twelve fresh teams of the spokesman, Harry as the rescue operation Saturday. National Disaster Roque, said the with the aid of defence The famed tourist Response Force (NDRF) to president had a personnel continued. destination in Munnar the rain-battered state. “real, genuine wish Traffic on the national though continued to be in Six teams each are being to step down” if a highway between a bad shape, an official airlifted from Delhi and in June 2022 and he has qualified leader could Ernakulam and Thrissur said. Gandhinagar (Gujarat) spoken often recently replace him. Marcos was has been regulated since. The Sabarimala temple and they will be dropped about quitting before that. among those he would Train operations between continued to be cut off by at Thiruvananthapuram At two separate events on prefer, Roque said. Ernakulam and Angamaly the river Pamba in spate. today, a force Tuesday he said he was “If there’s development have also been stopped The hilly district of spokesperson said. “ready to go”, expressing and he will win the protest and at Wayanad connected from Only yesterday, 4 teams of frustration about his and he becomes the vice Thiruvananthapuram Kannur and Kozhikode the federal disaster failure to tackle illicit president, yes, he will railway station tickets are through a hill highway contingency force were drugs and corruption in make true his word,” not being issued. was badly hit with the sent to Kerala and with government. Roque told a regular news All educational overflowing Banasura their addition the total However, he said was briefing. institutions were closed Sagar dam waters number of NDRG teams reluctant to do that now In a statement, Marcos on Thursday. Situation in creating havoc. Several operating in the state had because a constitutional expressed his gratitude to the capital district on landslides were reported gone up to 18. succession would mean Duterte for showing faith handing power to Vice in him, but said the President Leni Robredo, president should finish his whom he said was not up term. to the job. “I urge him not to leave Robredo, who leads the the presidency as our opposition party, was not people still need him for Duterte’s choice for vice the betterment of our lives president and was elected and our country,” Marcos separately having said. Reuters