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3 CITY 6 THE IMPENDING CRISIS: 5 STATE US EXIT FROM AFGHANISTAN CENTRE PROPOSES ECO-SENSITIVE SHOPIAN VILLAGE WITNESSES ZONE AROUND DACHIGAM History may repeat itself too soon in LOWEST COVID POSITIVITY RATE Afghanistan. Nearly three decades The Centre has come up with a draft proposal to declare 137.75 back, when the last Soviet soldier The Hirpora village situated on the historical Mughal road square kilometres around Dachigam national park, Thajwas (Baltal) THINK left the Afghan soil, the events that in Shopian district has so far recorded the lowest Covid-19 and Overa-Aru wildlife sanctuaries as eco-sensitive zones. unfolded then may get replicated positivity rate in the district. The local Health Authorities

Widom Vaccinating All People Above 45 Years

We generate fears Series Of Political while we sit. We overcome them by action. LG SETS JUNE 30 AS Initiatives For — Dr. Henry Link J&K On Anvil Dr. Muzaffar Maqbool Researcher and Associate Press Trust Of India Justice (retd) Ranjana Desai, Professor, Internal is likely to expedite its work Medicine, GMC Militants Attack DEADLINE NEW DELHI: The Centre is and submit its report. planning a series of politi- The commission was set in Security Men In Shopian Parents cannot find a cal initiatives in Jammu and February 2020 and has been SRINAGAR: Militants on Friday better reason than this to attacked a state forces’ party in Kashmir which may include given an extension of one Vaccinate” Vaccinate yourself Shopian district of Jammu and discussion with mainstream year in March. to provide protection to your Kashmir, police said. parties of the Union Territory The central leadership unvaccinated population No loss of life or injury has been re- and elections to the assembly may even invite the National especially children. This is ported so far in the incident. A police in the early part of next year, Conference headed by Farooq heartening. official said the militants fired upon officials said here on Friday. Abdullah, PDP chairperson the joint party of police and CRPF at The delimitation com- Mehbooba Mufti, Jammu Aglar in Zainapora area of the south mission, which was set up and Kashmir Apni Party led Dr. Junaid Ahmad Kashmir district around noon. immediately after passage by Altaf Bukhari and People's Head Clinical Microbiologist The area has been cordoned off and of Jammu and Kashmir reor- Conference's Sajjad Lone for Infection Control Specialist a hunt has been launched to nab the Observer News Service dose of vaccination for people Chairing a high-level meet- ganisation bill by Parliament discussion in the coming More On P10 attackers, the official added.(PTI) above 45 years while directing ing at the Civil Secretariat under the chairmanship of weeks.  SRINAGAR: The Jammu and officials to ensure that 30% of here with the members of To prevent the another surge Landslide Shuts Kashmir Lieutenant Governor, the targeted population fall- Covid Task Force, Deputy of COVID-19, it important to Highway Temporarily Manoj Sinha on Friday fixed ing under 18-44 age group is Commissioners, SPs, and oth- keep up the public health June 30 as a deadline for the inoculated with the first dose er senior officials, the LG took Bifurcation of J&K A Rumour: LG measures(#MaskUp & SRINAGAR: Traffic on the strate- 100% saturation of the first in the next four days.  More On P10 ieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Friday trashed social media specula- #socialgatherings),Increase gic Srinagar-Jammu highway was tions about imminent bifurcation of Jammu & Kashmir merely as vaccine coverage. Read the temporarily suspended on Friday Lrumours. Sinha said some people were feeling discomfort by the pres- Thread for the mistakes ammu and Kashmir's COVID-19 caseload increased to 3,05,772 on Friday with 906 after a landslide hit the mountain- ent peace in J&K and are now spreading false rumours to meet their petty routinely done by common J&K Sees 906 fresh infections while the death toll climbed to 4,160 as 17 more people succumbed ous district of Ramban. political interests. Speaking to a national television channel, the LG Sinha, masses. to the disease, officials said. While 244 fresh cases were reported from the Jammu On Friday morning a landslide New Cases, 17 J said that some people were spreading false rumours to  More On P10 1. Not wearing mask above division, 662 were from the Kashmir division of the union territory, they said. occurred along the 272-kilometre nose-tip. highway near Seri area in Ramban More Deaths Srinagar district recorded the highest number of new cases at 156,  More On P10 2. Tucking the mask down while forcing the closure of the thorough- talking. fare for seven hours, officials said. They said after seven hours, the 3. Repeatedly adjusting the highway was reopened and all the ...Unauthorized Withdrawal Of Funds Rainfall Brings Relief In Kashmir From Heat Wave mask by holding it from outer stranded vehicles were allowed to surface which is contaminated proceed towards their destinations. by other people’s droplets 2 ACDs, 12 BDOs Placed Gusty Windstorm Blows Away containing viruses. Electric Shock 4.Wearing the mask outdoors Kills Woman Under Suspension but removing it after entering SRINAGAR: A middle-aged woman Rooftops, Uproots Trees the building. Wear it all the time, on Friday died after receiving Observer News Service Baramulla district and South more strictly while indoors, an electric shock at her home in Kashmir’s Anantnag district Observer Monitoring Desk and definitely during official Naina village of south Kashmir’s SRINAGAR: The Governor ad- have been placed under sus- meetings. Consider mask as your Anantnag district. 50-year-old ministration in J&K on Friday pension for unauthorized SRINAGAR: Kashmir Valley re- pants, remove only when alone. Haleema Begum was busy with her suspended two Assistant withdrawal of funds (excess) ceived light rainfall on Friday 5. Continue taking other household chores at her home in Commissioners of Development from e-FMS account. giving some respite to the measures like hand hygiene and Naina village on Friday when she (ACDs) and 12 Block An order under number 145 - residents who were reeling physical distancing. came into contact with a wire and Development Officers (BDOs) RD&PR of 2021, dated 11-06-2021 under intense heat wave con- received an electric shock, reports for unauthorized withdrawal of reveals that District Anantnag ditions from the past few days. said. The high intensity electric funds from E-FMS account. has withdrawn an amount of The rainfall started in the Dr. Arvinder Singh shock caused her on spot death. According to separate or- Rs. nine lakh from Common ac- Valley on Friday evening, dip- ders issued by the Principal count (eFMS, Material & Wages) ping the mercury by a few Surgeon, Researcher, Engineer Nabbed Secretary to the Government, unauthorizedly. notches and bringing much Group Chairman , With Rs 6000 Bribe Rural Development It further reveals after seek- sought relief to the people Liver Transplantation at Medanta SRINAGAR: The sleuths of Anti Department, Bipul Pathak ing explanation from ACD, he from the scorching sun, offi- ACDs of north Kashmir’s submitted  More On P10 cials said. Srinagar, the capi- Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Friday How can we take the sting out of tal city recorded a maximum arrested a junior engineer in Poonch an impending 3rd wave? district for demanding and accept- temperature of 34.0 degrees As per the data available the 29th day of the month in Celsius, seven notches less on meteorological depart- 1978 when mercury touched By administering 3 times as ing a bribe from contractors for many vaccines as we currently releasing their payments. With No MPs, PDP Says Can’t Be than the temperature record- ment, Srinagar has recorded 37.8 degrees Celsius. More On P10 are everyday. According to an ACB spokesperson, ed on Thursday. the hottest June day ever on There was  Mohammad Rahid Malik, posted as Part Of Delimitation Process JE in Block Sathra, Poonch demand- Press Trust Of India conference here, chief ed a bribe of Rs. 12000 for releasing BEMINA SCHOLAR’S DISAPPEARANCE payment for construction of drain PDP spokesperson Suhail in favour of complainant and five SRINAGAR: The People’s Bukhari said the delimita- Parties Demand Revocation Of other NREGA card holders. The Democratic Party (PDP) tion commission has been 4 Friends To Undergo Narco- complainant, he said, alleged that on Friday said it cannot designed in a way that only Property Tax By Cantonment Board he approached Block development participate in the ongo- elected representatives can Analysis Test In Gujarat Officer and Assistant Commissioner ing delimitation process in be part of the exercise. Press Trust Of India to levy property tax in the areas Development, Poonch for redressal Jammu and Kashmir as only Bukhari was asked about under the jurisdiction of the Agencies Naranag in central Kashmir's of complaint, but no action was elected representatives can the stand of his party as SRINAGAR: People's Democratic Badamibagh Cantonment Board Ganderbal district, were sum- taken by them. On receipt of the take part in it and the party well as that of the Peoples’’ Party (PDP) on Friday demanded was arbitrary and must be rolled SRINAGAR: Four friends of a moned by police for question- complaint, the bureau spokes- has none at present. Alliance for Gupkar the revocation of property tax on back immediately. PhD scholar, who went missing ing into the case, news agency More On P10 person said, a case FIR No.02 of Addressing a press Declaration  the residents within the jurisdic- Badamibagh Cantonment last June during a trekking ex- KNT reported Friday. All the 2021, under section 7 Prevention of tion of Badamibagh Cantonment Board, or BB Cantt, is an autono- pedition, will be taken by police four youth had returned home Corruption Act, 1988 was registered Board here after some inhabit- mous body under the Ministry to Gujarat for narco-analysis on the same evening, Hilal did in Police Station ACB Rajouri and NC MPs After staying away from the delimitation exer- ants claimed to have received of Defence. There are reports test, reports said Friday. not. The family and relatives of investigation was taken up. Divided Over cise for over a year, the Members of Parliament such notices. that the people living within the The four friends of Hilal Dar had staged multiple pro- “A team was constituted that laid a from National Conference (NC), are divided Addressing a press confer- jurisdiction of the Cantonment Ahmad Dar of Bemina, who tests seeking his whereabouts Participation over their participation More On P10 successful trap  More On P10  ence, PDP chief spokesperson Board are being asked to pay went missing on June 13, 2020 Quoting police sources, the Suhail Bukhari said the decision property tax.  More On P10 during a trek to high altitude report said  More On P10 BARAMULLA BLAZE: ‘It Was Raining Ash Everywhere’

Zaid Bin Shabir destruction in Noorbagh. Black walls residential houses were nowhere to Govt To Cover are still emanating a bitter smoke. In be seen,” Ibrahim, the eye-witness, re- NOORBAGH, BARAMULLA: The blaze Victims Under SDRF, the charred debris lies burnt bricks, calls. “They were all gone. It was rain- was raging like a hellfire when Ibrahim beddings and books. ing ash everywhere.” Sultan woke up and stepped out wear- PMAY Scheme “Fire incidents aren’t new here,” Amid the growing shrieks from the ing his slippers and an oversized T-shirt. he Jammu and Kashmir Ibrahim says. “Such blazes erupt on ei- residents, others were desperately He was standing near the edge of administration on Friday ther side of the colony every year. But calling firemen. his locality, witnessing the frenzied Tprovided a relief of Rs what happened last night was a fire- “Even before the arrival of fire brigades flames, smelling smoke and hearing 50,000 each to the Noorbagh storm—engulfing lifetime savings and would create a sense of calm, it was the the wailing emergency sirens. blaze victims and announced possessions in just a matter of minutes.” local police that saved people from get- The sky overhead had faintly turned to cover the affected families When fire engulfed the first house, ting injured and also helped in dousing glowing orange but a dark fog formed under the state disaster relief the residents thought it was yet an- the fire,” Altaf A.Churoo, a resident of by the rising flames had rapidly fund (SDRF) and the centrally other small fire-siege. Noorbagh told Kashmir Observer. smothered it. sponsored  More On P10 But then, the wind gusted sharply One of the surprising things about But just before the wails would res- and the flames of burning wood float- the fire is how quickly it had burned. onate on the night of June 10, the sev- Lala Photo Yaqoob KO ed towards other houses through the Police believe that the wooden work eral matchbox structures of Sweeper meal of the day or retire to beds. cylinder started to leak in one of the the whole colony within no time. air and within 2 or 3 minutes, the sec- inside the residential houses fueled Colony, Noorbagh Baramulla were Just then the long night descended residences. A subsequent ignition, an A night after the blaze, Ibrahim ond structure was up in flames. the fire. The material is heavily flam- either preparing to have their last after a liquid petroleum gas (LPG) explosion and a massive blaze engulfed turn up to see the pervasive sight of “Within 15 minutes, three mable and burns much  More On P10 To place an advertisement CALL +91-194 2502327 KASHMIR Monday - Saturday (9am - 6pm) OBSERVER No 5- Dal Lake Boulevard Srinagar, 190001, Kashmir Saturday| 12-06-2021 Coronavirus more likely to spread indoors through maskless interaction: Study Press Trust of India most concerning droplets are those of inter- smoke, thus putting others at risk," said Bax, indoors and typically involve loud speaking, mediate size that remain suspended in air for senior author of the study. it should come as no surprise that bars and peaking in indoor spaces without minutes. 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Department of (AYUSH) Govt. of J & K. District Anantnag. Genetics, lifestyle play crucial role AYUSH Immuno Booster MedicineDistributed at Village Uranhall in Covid-19 susceptibility: Study Anantnag. from Govt. ISM Dispensary Uranhall Anantnag. On 11/06/2021; Following the Protocol of AYUSH Department-Ministry of AYUSH Press Trust of India these details of the ongoing Covid-19 symptoms and adverse outcomes pandemic, Vinay Nandicoori, Direc- than others. Govt. of India and the Orders of Director ISM J&K Dr. Mohan Singh and by the guide- enetics, immunity and tor, CCMB, said. In this study, we have compared in- life-style are among the An earlier study suggested that a fection and case fatality rates with lines of ADMO MADAM Dr. Nuzhat Bashir contributing factors for specific DNA segment, strongly asso- South Asian genomic data over & District Nodal officer Ayush Dr. Mir Javaid GCovid-19 susceptibility, an ciated with severe Covid-19 infection three different timelines during Hussain sahib an awareness programme analysis by an international team of and hospitalisation, was found in the pandemic. We have especially and distribution of immune booster medi- scientists said on Friday. 50 per cent of South Asians as com- looked into a large number of popu- cines was organized at Village Uranhall The study was directed by Dr Ku- pared to 16 per cent of Europeans. lations from India and Bangladesh, Anantnag from Govt. AYUSH Dispensary marasamy Thangaraj, Director, However, the study concluded that said Dr Thangaraj. Uranhall Anantnag. 250 beneficiaries re- Centre for DNA Fingerprinting and the genetic variants responsible for The study also suggests that the ge- ceived immunity boosting drugs and also Diagnostics and Chief Scientist, Covid-19 severity among Europeans netic variants correlated with Co- were briefed about importance of Ayush CSIR-Centre for Cellular and Mo- may not play a role in coronavirus vid-19 outcomes differ significantly immunity boosters in enhancement of lecular Biology (CCMB), here, and susceptibility among South Asians, among caste and tribal populations human immunity to combat Covid 19 pan- Prof Gyaneshwer Chaubey, Banaras the release said. of Bangladesh. demic along other important preventive Hindu University, Varanasi, a press The scientists have compared in- Scientists working in the area of measures. release from CCMB said. fection and case fatality rates with population studies should be more mja With growing data, it is becoming South Asian genomic data over cautious to interpret their findings quite clear that there are several three different timelines during the by differentiating caste and tribal factors, including genetics, immu- pandemic, especially large num- populations, more explicitly so in the nity and life- style, that contribute ber of populations from India and Bangladeshi population, Prof George to Covid-19 susceptibility. CCMBs Bangladesh in the ongoing Covid-19 van Driem, a renowned linguist and OFFICE OF THE MEMBER SECRETARY expertise in population studies is pandemic, but it is still unclear why co-author of the study, said. proving useful in understanding some people experience more severe DISTRICT TUBERCULOSIS CONTROL SOCIETY SRINAGAR No: DTC/SGR/RNTCP/140 Dated: 09-06-2021 Study suggests more ‘fairness’ Notice for Hiring of Contractual Positions under RNTCP Applications on plain paper with 02 copies of latest passport size photographs are invited from eligible candidates of District Srinagar / Ganderbal for filling up of following contractual positions in District TB Society Srinagar under National Tuberculosis Elimination Programme (NTEP) on monthly required in conservation consolidated remuneration shown against each category for a period of one year. The set eligibility criteria as per Central TB Division and other details for each category of the posts advertised are given below: Agencies have asked this question in the con- ness. These often focus on equality text of conservation, especially ma- and the forgone economic benefits of S.No Category / Job Title No. of Posts Essential Qualification / Requirements Preferential Qualification 01 MEDICAL OFFICER 01 1. MBBS or equivalent degree from institu- 1. Diploma / MD Public Health/ Tuberculosis & he findings of a new study rine protected areas." resource extraction, such as fishing. The researchers asked Indigenous "Our findings help clarify fairness DTC tion recognized by Medical council of India Chest diseases. suggests that what is often Must have completed compulsory rotatory 2. One year experience in RNTCP. assumed to be 'fair' in con- communities in Fiji (who hold cus- in global environmental policies and internship. 3. Basic knowledge of computers. servation practice might not tomary tenure rights to land and sea) agreements," Dr Mangubhai said. T about the fairness of five alternative "Explicitly identifying what is con- 02 MEDICAL OFFICER 01 1. MBBS or equivalent degree from institu- 1. Diploma / MD Public Health/ PSM/Com- be considered so by the very people MEDICAL COLLEGE tion recognized by Medical council of India. munity Medicine/ CHA/Tuberculosis & Chest most affected by it. approaches to distributing money sidered fair by those most affected Must have completed compulsory rotatory Diseases. The study published in the journal paid by tourists to dive in a new co- by conservation is important during Environmental Science and Policy managed marine protected area. both the planning and evaluation internship. 2. One year experience in RNTCP. also found that a new approach is "Our study found local stakeholders processes." 3. Basic knowledge of computers. needed if protected areas are to be considered the 'most fair' way to dis- "This practice is especially impor- 03 DISTRICT PROGRAMME 01 1.MBA/PG Diploma in management/health 1. Preference will be given to those who have effective. tribute money from the area was ac- tant in low- and middle-income coun- COORDINATOR administration from a recognized institute / worked in the field of Development/ Health at From the ARC Centre of Excellence cording to who held rights over the tries. Conservation practice and university. District / State level. for Coral Reef Studies based at area," said co-author Dr Sangeeta policy undertaken in these countries 2. Basic knowledge of computers. James Cook University, Lead author Mangubhai, Director of the Wildlife are often shaped by that developed 2. At least 1 year of work experience. Dr Georgina Gurney said consider- Conservation Society Fiji Country in rich Western countries, which Other terms and conditions governing the contractual engagement are as under: ing local stakeholder conceptions of Program. means they are underpinned by fairness in conservation is critical. "They thought the least fair way to Western ideas about fairness." 1. The posts are contractual and do not confer any right for selected candidates to the permanent absorption in the Health Department or "If conservation is perceived as un- distribute money was according to "As the coverage of conservation District TB Society Srinagar. fair it can lead to conflict, undermin- the costs incurred to fishers who areas is expected to grow to 30% of 2. The term of engagement as mentioned above are for a period of one year, however the term can be extended on account of satisfactory ing support and cooperation," Dr were affected by the new rules pro- the world's surface by 2030, more at- performance. Gurney said. hibiting fishing." tention should be given to what local 3. The engagement can be terminated anytime on account of non performance without any notice keeping in view the public health impor- She said it is an ethical matter and The findings challenge common as- stakeholders consider is fair with re- tance of the programme (NTEP). key to achieving good outcomes for sumptions in much of the conserva- gards to related decision-making and 4. The selected candidates shall have to undergo for various trainings related to his/her position within or outside the State. people and the environment. "But tion literature and practice about the distribution of associated costs The applications attached with the attested copies of the all relevant testimonials should reach within a period of 14 days from the date of publication what is fairness? Very few studies what constitutes distributional fair- and benefits," Dr Gurney said. of this notification to the office of the District Tuberculosis Officer (Member Secretary) at District Tuberculosis Centre, Drugjan, Dalgate, Srinagar. Any application found deficient of required testimonials shall be rejected without any further notice.

S/d Member Secretary Government of Jammu & Kashmir District Tuberculosis Control Society Department of Archives, Archaeology & Museums, J&K Srinagar Lalmandi, Srinagar DIPK-2707/21 NIT NO:DAMA/02/2021-22 Dated: 10/06/2021 NIT FOR OUTSOURCING HOUSEKEEPING/CLEANING SERVICES AT NEW MUSEUM BUILDING/ ADMINSTRATIVE BUILDING/ MUSEUM LAWNS ETC. FOR THE YEAR 2021-22 Last date of submission of bids 05-07-2021 For and on behalf of Lieutenant Governor of J&K Sealed tenders in conformity with detail tender call notice are invited from the service provider Agencies/ Firms having valid Registration Certifi- cate, including registration with the Regional Labour Commissioner, EPF Registration, ESI Registra- tion, and PAN Card, up to date, GST/CGST clearance certificate and having similar line of business for more than 3 years towards out-sourcing of Cleaning services in Govt/public sector establish- ments/ buildings in Srinagar. sult sult s.no Name of Work Bid se- Cost of Bid Time period curity Document 1 OUTSOURCING of HOUSEKEEPING SER- 1000/- One year VICES for THE NEW MUSEUM BUILDING/ ADMINSTRATIVE BUILDING/ Maintenance LAWNS FOR THE YEAR 2021-222 The bidding documents consisting of qualifying information, eligibility criteria, specifications, set of terms and conditions of contract and other details can be had from the office of the Director, Archives, Archaeology & Museums or can be sought through email [email protected]. Sd/- Director, DIPK-2771/21 Archives, Archaeology & Museums, J&K sult sult

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FIR KO CITY Saturday | 12-06-2021 03 DIAL-EMMA • TRAFFIC POLICE : 9419993745, 01998-266686 • PCR: 0194-2452092,2455883 • PDD: 0194-2450213 Centre Proposes Eco-Sensitive • FIRE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES : 2479488,2452222,2452155 • CAPD: 18001807011 • SMC HEALTH OFFICER: 9469409081 AIRPORTS Zone Around Dachigam SHIEK UL ALAM AIRPORT: 01942303311 RAILWAYS KO News Desk cies of animals, birds and veg- poses a ban on setting up of etation. “The eco-sensitive zone new saw mills, brick klins, and • SRINAGAR: 0194-2103259 SRINAGAR: The Centre has proposed makes these areas as establishment of hydroelectric • ANANTNAG: 01932-228243 come up with a draft proposal one unit and will help gene flow projects within ESZ. • BARAMULLA: 0194-102029 to declare 137.75 square kilo- across these areas to flourish bio- “No new commercial hotels • BIJBHERA: 01932-228243 HIJRI • PAMPORE: 01933-294132 metres around Dachigam na- diversity,” the notification states. and resorts shall be permitted CALENDAR tional park, Thajwas (Baltal) The draft notification propos- within one kilometer of the • PATTAN: 01954-293507 and Overa-Aru wildlife sanctu- es that all new and existing min- boundary of the protected area • QAZIGUND: 01951-296153 aries as eco-sensitive zones. ing (minor and major minerals), or up to the extent of eco-sen- In a notification, the Union stone quarrying and crushing sitive zone, whichever is nearer. Ministry of Environment, For- units shall be prohibited with “Provided that, beyond one ki- HIGHWAY STATUS ests and Climate Change has immediate effect except for lometer from the boundary of the • Sgrr-Jammu highway - (Closed) 01 proposed that the eco sensi- meeting the domestic needs of protected area or up to the extent • Mughal Road - (Open) ZIQADAT tive zone shall be of 137.75 bona fide local residents includ- of eco-sensitive zone whichever square kilometers with an ex- ing digging of earth for construc- is nearer, all new tourist activities • Srinagar- Leh- (Open) -UL- tent 0 (zero) to 9.90 kilometers Further, the Pahalgam area is Aru Wildlife Sanctuary and Tha- tion or repair of houses within or expansion of existing activities HARAAM around the boundary of Dachi- under high demand for tourist jwas Wildlife (Baltal) Sanctuary the eco- sensitive zone. shall be in conformity with the gam National Park, Thajwas infrastructural development are connected at landscape level. It also states that new industries Tourism Master Plan and guide- (Baltal) wildlife sanctuary and and is notified under the De- “The boundary of Dachigam and expansion of existing pollut- lines as applicable,” the notifica- This Day in History 1442 Overa-Aru wildlife sanctuary. velopment Act as the local area National Park on North and ing industries in the eco-sensitive tion reads. “The zero extent of the eco- for Pahalgam Development North Eastern side merges with zone shall not be permitted. According to the notification, 1547 - King Ferdinand of Austria subjects himself sensitive zone is towards the Authority. Also, the area has a Overa-Aru Wildlife Sanctuary But the notification states that a 22-member committee for • on Ottoman Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent South and South-West side of sizable resident population and while as Overa–Aru Wildlife non-polluting industries shall monitoring implementation of 1707 - Hungary declares itself independent under Overa-Aru Wildlife sanctuary as infrastructure,” reads the noti- Sanctuary on its North and be allowed within eco-sensitive eco-sensitive zone notification • Ferenc Rákóczi II (aka Francis II Rákóczi) the Eco-Sensitive Zone bound- fications. North-Eastern side merges zones as per classification of In- shall be headed by divisional 1721 - England signs Treaty of Madrid ary passes along the important The ministry has asked the with Thajwas Wildlife Sanctu- dustries in the guidelines issued commissioner, Kashmir. • 1727 - Spain underwrites Preliminairy of Paris tourist destination of Pahalgam public to submit its suggestions ary,” reads the notification. by the Central Pollution Con- The deputy commissioners of • 1753 - Austria, Great Britain & Modena sign secret and Nunwan Camp, the base over the proposal within 60 days. These protected areas hold a trol Board in February, 2016, as Srinagar, Ganderbal, Anantnag • military treaty. camp of the famous annual pil- The natural boundaries of significant population of some amended from time to time. and Pulwama will be among its 1951 - UN arm forces reach Pyongyang Korea grimage Amarnath Yatra. Dachigam National Park, Overa- of the important/endemic spe- The notification also pro- members. • • 1963 - Vostok 6 launched, pilot is 1st woman cosmonaut PRAYERS THE ZERO EXTENT OF THE ECO-SENSITIVE ZONE IS TOWARDS THE SOUTH AND SOUTH-WEST SIDE • 1980 - UN Security Council calls for South Africa of Overa-Aru Wildlife sanctuary as the Eco-Sensitive Zone boundary passes along the important tourist destination of Pahalgam and to free Nelson Mandela FAJR “Nunwan Camp, the base camp of the famous annual pilgrimage Amarnath Yatra. • 1982 - Fahd becomes King of Saudi Arabia after King Khalid dies at 69 3: 34 • 1983 - NASA's Pioneer 10 becomes the 1st man- made object to leave the solar system ZUHR • 1990 - Boeing 767 sets non-stop commercial DC Srinagar Asks Traders, flight, Seattle to Narobi Kenya. 12: 30 • 1993 - Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani re-elected President of Iran. ASR Transporters To Cooperate • 2000 - President Kim Dae Jung of South Korea meets Kim Jong-il, leader of North Korea, for the 5:30 With Admin beginning of the first ever inter-Korea summit, in the northern capital of Pyongyang. MAGRIB Observer News Service low Covid-19 SOPs and precau- 2002 - The United States of America withdraws tions to control the Covid-19 in- • 7:45 from the Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty SRINAGAR: The Deputy Commis- fection. 2006 - The US Senate issues a formal resolution sioner (DC) Srinagar, Mohammad The DC also urged people to • ISHA apologizing for failure to create anti-lynching Aijaz Asad Friday urged the peo- visit nearest vaccination centers legislation 9:27 ple of Srinagar to exhibit strict and get vaccinated at an earliest 2007 - The Al Askari Mosque in Samarra is compliance to the government to defeat the 2nd wave of Co- • bombed reportedly by Iraqi Baathists, destroying directions for larger public safe- vid-19 pandemic. the mosque's two ten-story minarets ty, health and follow COVID-19 The DC said that anybody 2012 - A series of bombings across Iraq kill 93 and related advisories and guidelines found without a mask in pub- • wound 300 people in letter and spirit. lic places shall have to undergo 2015 - Philae, 1st spacecraft to land on a comet He appealed traders and trans- mandatory Covid testing apart • in European Space Agency’s Rosetta mission re- porters to cooperate with district from depositing fine as pre- awakes after 7 months administration and strictly fol- scribed under rules. • 2017 - Otto Warmbier returns to the US in an unresponsive state after being held in Norther Korean jail for 17 months, Mayor SMC Reviews From KO Archives A BOY JUMPING into Dal Lake to beat the heat in Srinagar on Friday. KO Photo Abid Bhat Functioning Of Community Centres Hurriyat Being Roped In Complete Srinagar Ring Road Observer News Service SRINAGAR: Mayor Srinagar Mu- For Mid-Term Polls: Omar nicipal Corporation Junaid Azim Mattu along with Deputy Mayor Observer News Service On Time: DC To Officers Parvez Ahmad and Commission- Observer News Service er SMCAmir Athar on Friday con- SRINAGAR - National Conference president, Omar Abdullah, ducted an tour of various com- today said that the state was moving towards mid¬term polls SRINAGAR: The Deputy Commis- munity centres in the city. in view of the rap¬idly changing political situation. He said sioner (DC) Srinagar, Moham- The Mayor while reviewing that efforts were on to rope in the leadership of the Hurriyat med Aijaz Asad Friday convened the Community hall at Abiguzar Conference for the election which, according to him could be a meeting to review progress of passed instructions to the con- interacted with the Mayor and held either at the end of this year or the start of the next. work on major developmental cerned to expedite the remain- apprised him about their re- The NC chief attacked the PDP, describing it as a "branch of projects in Srinagar. ing completion process so that quired demands for the Com- the Congress with headquar¬ters in New Delhi" and held die Chief Planning Officer, Sri- people can utilise the facility for munity hall. present coalition government responsible for the death of Gh- nagar, Mohammed Yaseen lone, organising social functions. Mattu also took stock of the ulam Mohiuddin Shah. Assistant Commissioner Nazool, During his visit to the Com- Community centre / Marriage 'The Assembly elections in the state would be announced Sandeep Bali, Project Manager munity Centre at Sikh Bagh Lal hall at Mallabagh. anytime as the political situa¬tion is witnessing a rapid NHAI and other officers were bazaar, Mattu passed on instruc- The status and progress report change. We might have to plunge in the electoral battle any- present in the meeting. tions to the estates officer to of community centers at Madin time." Omar told party workers at session held in NC head- The meeting held delibera- prepare and submit an estimate Sahib Hawal, Gasi Mohala Safa quarters in memory of Mirza Muhammad Afzal Becig and Gh- tions on status of acquisition of land acquisition has been al- start physical work on ground before the Authority for furnish- Kadal and community centre at ulam Mohiuddin Shah. land for Rs 96 crore Ring Road most completed and compensa- without any further delay. ing of the Community hall which Noorbagh was also inspected He said that efforts were be¬ing made to persuade the Hurriyat project and the issues with re- tion stands already disbursed to He directed the officers to otherwise is completed in various and reviewed by the Mayor. leadership and other separatist groups to take part in the polls. gard to construction of Lasjan concerned citizens. complete the process of tag other respects including water At Noorbagh Community Cen- The N C president also launched a scathing attack on the Flyover at National Highway by- The DC stressed upon the of- marking resuming all works connection, electricity supply, tre Mayor passed on directions to moderate Hurriyat and other separatist leaders who are cur- pass being executed at an esti- ficers to work with added zeal suspended due to Covid-19 lighting and other basic facilities. make the Community centre fully rently on a visit to Pakistan and Pakistan-controlled Kash¬mir (PcK) for their "conflicting statements." Omar said after be- mated project cost Rs 101 crore. and in coordinated manner pandemic at the earliest to en- The statement said that lo- functional within one month as coming a Union Minister, he had advised the Centre to allow On the occasion, the DC was so that the bottlenecks, if any, sure all projects are completed cals of the area along with their the major work is completed and the Hurriyat leaders to visit Pa¬kistan to enable them to pre- apprised that the process of in the projects are removed to within the set deadlines. representative on the occasion requires minor work to be done. vail upon the militant leadership there to stop bloodshed and help put an end to use of the gun in the state. "In the Muzaffarabad as¬sembly, the Hurriyat leaders talked of silencing the guns, but in a secret meeting with Syed Sala- ...RAMBAGH-BYPASS ROAD huddin, they advised the continuation of the role of the gun." Levying Of Property Tax Arbitrary: Mir the KNS quoted him as having said "They (Hurriyat leaders) .have misled the Kashmiri people." Traffic Police City Observer News Service THE PEOPLE LIVING WITHIN THE jurisdiction "What was the point in meeting Syed Salahuddin in se¬cret of Badami Bagh Cantonment area have had their ancestors when they had publicly an¬nounced that they were going to Issues Advisory SRINAGAR: Former Minister Mo- living there for ages and now all of a sudden, they are asked talk to the militant leadership?" he asked. hammad Ashraf Mir Friday took a “ "No political party, includ¬ing the National Conference can It informed the general public strong exception over the reports of to pay taxes for their own properties. claim to be the sole repre¬sentative of the state." Omar said that no vehicle shall be allowed to levying of property tax by the Bad- works in these areas have been al- advanced and developed but the case "The participation of all political parties is essential in any ne- ply towards Chanapora and Now- ami Bagh Cantonment Board (BBCB) ways carried out by the State gov- here is total reverse. gotiations aimed at resolving the Kashmir issue." gam via Natipora from Rambagh from the locals living in the vicinities ernment and no minuscule role “Currently, Delhi Cantonment The NC Chief said the party leadership — Sheikh Moham- between 09:00 am to 11:00 am. of Sonawar, Batwara, Indra Nagar has been played by the Canton- Board runs 12 Schools, a 49-bedded mad Abdullah and Mirza Mohamad Afzal Beigh had given a “Only vehicles from Chanapo- and Shivpora. ment authorities. hospital, maintains about 20 km of roadmap about 60 years ago to resolve the Kashmir issue. ra, Nowgam and Natipora shall In a statement, Mir said that such “The condition of the roads and public roads widely used by the pub- The ongoing peace talks be¬tween India and Pakistan and move towards City Centre.” arbitrary decisions will only tend to internal alleys has become explicitly lic but here we are met with a plain the dialogue initiated by the two countries is part of that road- Similarly, it said that no vehicle create more problems for the people deplorable and the water-logging disparity. If the BBCB would have map, he added. coming from Chanapora and Now- who in advance are facing the brunt problems are persistently reported. also provided such facilities to the "We had always urged the Indian and Pakistani leadership Observer News Service gam areas via Natipora shall be al- of lockdowns due the prevailing The requisite permissions for the civilian population living in the area, to resolve, the Kashmir issue through talks which also include lowed to move towards City Center pandemic across the country. construction or even renovations then I would have only mentioned the people of the state. Had they SRINAGAR: The City Traffic Po- between 04:00 pm to 07:00 pm. “The people living within the ju- take eons time. When all the devel- accolades for them. But the reality is accepted our proposal, there would have been no violence lice on Friday said that Ram- “Only vehicles coming from City risdiction of Badami Bagh Canton- opmental works have always been evident,” he said. and no bloodshed," Omar said. bagh Natipora, Chanpora and Center shall be allowed to move ment area have had their ances- done by the state governments, then Furthermore, he urged the Cen- "We would not have lost hundreds of youths and seen this Nowgam stretch of road causes towards Chanapora and Nowgam tors living there for ages and now in what capacity the people living tral Government to intervene in this beautiful place being destroyed. The two countries would have lot of congestion due to its nar- via Natipora from Rambagh.” all of a sudden, they are asked to in these areas are supposed to pay matter of grave concern and allow shown tremendous progress both socially and economically row width. The police requested the mo- pay taxes for their own properties. such taxes,” he observed. the general public in these areas had they not been embroiled in the dispute." he added. The NC President said his party had always favoured opening The police said it has been torists to cooperate and help in It is totally absurd and excruciat- He asserted that the condition of to live in amity as they have been of all road links between the divided Kashmirs to enable the found necessary to follow one Traffic Management. The traffic ing for the residents living there,” numerous metropolitan areas main- economically devastated by the vi- people to meet each other. way Traffic in this stretch during plan shall take effect from Mon- he remarked. tained by such cantonment boards ciousness of the pandemic and are peak hours. day i,e 14th of June 2021. Mir said that the developmental elsewhere in the country are highly unable to pay such heavy taxes. (Kashmir Observer, 12 June, 2005) 04 News Saturday | 12-06-2021 Ex-Mossad Chief Reveals UK Says Delta Variant Turkey’s Troops Should Operations Against Iran In Leave Afghanistan Under A Revelatory Interview 60% More Transmissible 2020 Deal: Taliban REUTERS Amid Rise In Covid Cases urkey should withdraw its troops from Afghani- stan under the 2020 deal Tfor the pullout of foreign forces, a Taliban spokesman has said, effectively rejecting An- kara’s proposal to guard and run Kabul’s airport after the United States-led NATO forces depart. which did not specifically men- The development raises serious tion Afghanistan. questions for the US, other coun- Under the February 2020 deal Agencies Cohen was appointed as tries and international organ- between the Taliban and the US Mossad chief in late 2015 by Is- isations with missions in Kabul signed by former President Don- ossi Cohen, the ex- raeli Prime Minister Benjamin about how to securely evacuate ald Trump’s administration, all Mossad chief, has given Netanyahu. their personnel from landlocked US forces were to be out of Af- a revelatory interview The ex-Mossad chief neither Afghanistan, should fighting ghanistan by May 1. Yjust days after stepping confirmed nor deny his involve- threaten the capital, Reuters news But Biden said in April that the down as the head of the intel- ment in the assassination of agency reported on Thursday. pullout would be completed by ligence agency. Iran’s nuclear scientist, however, It also appeared to dash Anka- the 20th anniversary of the Sep- The ex-top spy of the Israeli he said that Fakhrizadeh “most ra’s hopes of using the securing tember 11, 2001 attacks on the intelligence agency revealed the troubled us from the point of of Kabul airport to help improve US that prompted the US-led in- details about the theft of Iran’s view of the science, the knowl- ties with Washington – strained vasion and removal of the Tali- nuclear archive. edge, the scientists of the Ira- by Turkey’s purchase of Russian ban government that sheltered Cohen revealed that Iran’s nian military nuclear program,” defence systems – in talks set the al-Qaeda group. nuclear archives were stolen by and therefore “he was a target for Monday between President Turkish officials say they made Mossad from safes in a ware- for [intelligence] gathering for Joe Biden and Turkish President the Kabul airport proposal at a house in Tehran. many years.” Agence France-Presse The Kent variant caused a programme is mitigating Recep Tayyip Erdogan. NATO meeting in May when the The ex-Mossad chief hinted the “If the man constitutes a ca- surge of Covid cases in Janu- the impact of the Delta vari- Asked in a text message US and its partners agreed to a agency’s involvement in the as- pability that endangers the citi- LONDON: The British govern- ary leading to a three-month ant, urging the public to get whether the Taliban rejected plan to withdraw their forces by sassination of Iran’s top nuclear zens of Israel, he must stop ex- ment said Friday that the new lockdown as hospitals were both jabs. Turkey’s proposal to keep forces September 11 after 20 years of scientist, confirmed that the sci- isting,” Cohen said as quoted by Delta coronavirus variant is stretched to near-capacity. Jenny Harries, chief execu- in Kabul to guard and run the backing the Afghan government entist, Mohsen Fakhrizadeh, had The Times of Israel. 60 percent more transmis- The government ramped up tive of the UK Health Security international airport after other in a war against the Taliban. been in Mossad’s sights for years. He also added that someone sible in households than the its public vaccination drive in Agency, said that "two doses foreign troops leave, the Taliban With violence raging, many US Cohen gave what appears could be spared “if he is pre- variant that forced the coun- response, and has now given provide significantly more spokesman in Doha responded legislators and current and for- to be the most revelatory in- pared to change profession and try to lock down in January. two doses of vaccine to nearly protection" against the Delta that they should go as well. mer officials fear the departure terview by a Mossad Chief to not harm us any longer”. The Delta variant, which 29 million adults and one variant than one. “Turkey was part of NATO of the foreign forces and stalled journalist Ilan Dayan on Chan- “Yossi Cohen cannot take re- first emerged in India, has dose to nearly 41 million. The UK has reported forces in the past 20 years, so peace talks are pushing Afghani- nel 12’s Uvda documentary pro- sponsibility for this action, but caused a rise in cases in the Daily cases rose to 7,393 on 127,867 deaths from the virus, as such, they should withdraw stan into an all-out civil war that gram, which was approved by his personal signature is on the UK, prompting questions Thursday, a level not seen since the worst toll in Europe. from Afghanistan on the basis of could return the Taliban to power. Israel’s military censors and was entire operation,” said inter- about whether social distanc- February. More than 90 per- Under the government the agreement we signed with The Pentagon says the US broadcasted on Israeli television viewer Dayan of Fakhrizadeh’s ing restrictions will be lifted cent of new cases were of the roadmap, England plans to US on 29th Feb 2020,” Suhail withdrawal is more than 50 on Thursday night. assassination. as planned from June 21. Delta variant, ministers said. drop rules on numbers at so- Shaheen told Reuters. percent complete. Turkey, with New research from Public However the number of cial gatherings and allow large “Otherwise, Turkey is a great more than 500 soldiers still in Health England "suggests that patients in hospital remains weddings and reopening of Islamic country. Afghanistan has Afghanistan training security the Delta variant is associ- low, at just over 1,000 on nightclubs from June 21. had historical relations with it. We forces, now has the largest for- ated with an approximately Thursday, and Health Secre- But officials have stressed hope to have close and good rela- eign military contingent there. Russia To Supply Advanced 60 percent increased risk tary Matt Hancock has said that they are open to changing tions with them as a new Islamic Australia closed its embassy last of household transmission" most inpatients have not had this date if the virus situation government is established in the month because of security con- Satellite To Iran: Report compared to the Alpha vari- any vaccine. changes, with a decision due country in future,” he added. cerns. The Taliban’s effective rejec- ant identified in Kent, south- The government said this next week, as many business- The State Department and the tion of the Turkish plan to secure east England. suggested the vaccination es push for full reopening. Turkish foreign ministry did not the airport could prompt other immediately respond to requests countries to shutter their missions. for comment, Reuters said. The development also poses a US Defense Secretary Lloyd quandary for the Biden adminis- Austin spoke on Thursday with tration, with Secretary of State AstraZeneca COVID-19 Vaccine Linked With Turkish Defence Minister Hulusi Antony Blinken promising as re- Akar to “discuss bilateral coop- cently as this week at a Congres- Small Risk Of Low Blood Platelets: Study eration and regional issues,” the sional hearing to maintain a US Pentagon said in a statement, diplomatic presence in Kabul. PRESS TRUST OF INDIA Scotland who had received the first dose of either vaccine. LONDON: The Oxford-Astra- By this date, over 1.7 mil- Zeneca vaccine, also known lion had an Oxford-AstraZen- as Covishield, may be associ- eca jab and some 800,000 20 Pilgrims Die, 10 Critically ated with a very small risk of had a dose of the Pfizer-Bi- developing a blood condition oNTech vaccine. Injured In Pakistan Bus Crash characterised by low platelet Experts recommend that REUTERS a former US official and a senior counts, according to a nation- due to the very low number recipients of the Oxford-Astra- Middle Eastern government of- wide study in the UK. of cases in vaccinated people Zeneca vaccine should be made WASHINGTON: Russia is prepar- ficial briefed on the sale. The increased risk of the included in the study. aware of the slight increased ing to provide Iran with an ad- While the Kanopus-V is mar- condition, known as idiopathic The study of 5.4 million peo- risks of ITP, but also stress that vanced satellite that would en- keted for civilian use, leaders thrombocytopenic purpura ple in Scotland, of whom 2.5 the risk of developing these able it to track potential military of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary (ITP), is estimated to be 11 per million had received their first disorders from COVID-19 is po- targets across the Middle East, Guards Corps have made sev- million doses, similar to figures vaccine dose, is the first analy- tentially much higher. the Washington Post reported eral trips to Russia since 2018 to seen in vaccines for flu, and sis of ITP, clotting and bleeding UK's Medical and Health- on Thursday. help negotiate the agreement, measles, mumps, and rubella events following vaccination care products Regulatory The plan would deliver a the Post said. (MMR), the researchers said. for an entire country. Agency (MHRA) had previous Russian-made Kanopus-V sat- Russian experts travelled to A low number of platelets The authors of the study, reported low platelet counts ellite equipped with a high- Iran this spring to help train crews -- blood cells that help pre- published in the journal Na- in combination with blood resolution camera which could who would operate the satellite vent blood loss when vessels ture Medicine on Wednesday, clots following vaccination be launched from Russia within from a newly built facility near are damaged -- can result in emphasised that the increased with the AstraZeneca vaccine, REUTERS help the survivors. months, the Post said. Karaj west of Tehran, it added. no symptoms or can lead to an chance of developing ITP after estimated to occur at a rate of "We have received 20 bodies The report was published The satellite would feature increased risk of bleeding or, in receiving the vaccine remains approximately 13 per million QUETTA (PAKISTAN): A bus and over 40 injured in Khuzdar days before US President Joe Russian hardware, the Post said, some cases, clotting, they said. smaller than the risk of devel- first doses. crammed with pilgrims com- district hospital," Dr. Manzoor Biden and Russian President "including a camera with a reso- The team, led by researchers oping it because of COVID-19. The researchers, including ing back from a religious festival Zahir told Reuters, adding that Vladimir Putin meet in Geneva lution of 1.2 meters -- a signifi- at the University of Edinburgh They noted that the rare risk those from the universities crashed in southwest Pakistan on the condition of at least 10 of and as Iran and the United States cant improvement over Iran's in the UK, noted that people should not deter the roll out of Strathclyde, Aberdeen, Friday killing at least 20 and leav- the injured was serious and the are engaged in indirect talks on current capabilities, though still at most risk from ITP tended of the vaccine programme. Glasgow, Oxford, Swansea ing 10 others critically injured, of- death count could increase. reviving a 2015 nuclear deal far short of the quality achieved to be older -- a median age The same risk of ITP was not and St Andrew's, also looked ficials and a hospital doctor said. Deputy Commissioner Khuzdar designed to put curbs on Iran's by US spy satellites." of 69 years old -- and had at found for the Pfizer-BioNTech at health records dating back The bus careened off the road Bashir Ahmed told Reuters the vic- nuclear program in exchange for The Revolutionary Guards least one underlying chronic vaccine. Other vaccines were to September 2019 to inves- into a ditch during the early morn- tims were pilgrims who were re- easing economic sanctions. said in April 2020 that they health problem such as coro- not included in the study. tigate any previous issues ing in the Karkh area of Khuzdar turning from attending a religious The satellite would allow had successfully launched the nary heart disease, diabetes or The researchers analysed with ITP, clotting or bleeding district, in Pakistan's southwest- festival honouring a local Muslim "continuous monitoring of fa- country's first military satellite chronic kidney disease. a dataset as part of the EAVE disorders. ern province of Balochistan. saint, and the victims were from cilities ranging from Persian into orbit, prompting then-US The researchers were un- II project, which uses ano- The data was then compared "The bus was overloaded, and the province of Sindh. Ahmed said Gulf oil refineries and Israeli Secretary of State Mike Pompeo able to establish a definitive nymised linked patient data with those who were yet to be passengers were even travelling all the dead were males. military bases to Iraqi barracks to call for Tehran to be held ac- link between other forms of to track the pandemic and the vaccinated to determine if any on the roof of the bus," a Paki- Traffic and rail accidents are that house US troops," said the countable because he believed clotting -- including the rare vaccine roll out in real time. clotting events were outside stani security official in the area commonplace in Pakistan, part- paper, which cited three un- the action defied a UN Security form called cerebral venous They investigated data up what would have been expect- told Reuters after paramilitary ly because of the poor state of named sources - a current and Council resolution. sinus thrombosis or CVST -- to April 14, 2021 for people in ed pre-pandemic. forces and soldiers were sent to roads and track.

NEWS MAKERS French Man Given 4-Month Sentence For Pakistan's National Assembly Passes Bill To Slapping President Macron Give Right Of Appeal To Kulbhushan Jadhav PRESS TRUST OF INDIA ed his action and his views on Macron, ber of a party or group, according PRESS TRUST OF INDIA The bill was among 21 laws passed without providing details of what pol- to the prosecutor's office. by the National Assembly on Thurs- 28-year-old Frenchman who icies he wants France to change. The slap called attention to an as- he Pakistan government has day evening, ignoring protests by the described himself as a right- Tarel acknowledged hitting the sortment of ultra-right groups bubbling rushed through the National Opposition lawmakers who wanted Awing or extreme-right patriot president with a rather violent slap. beneath France's political landscape, TAssembly a bill to provide the the proper reading of bills. was sentenced to four months in When I saw his friendly, lying look, which are considered increasingly dan- right of appeal to Indian death-row But the government suspended prison Thursday for slapping Presi- I felt disgust, and I had a violent re- gerous despite their small following. prisoner Kulbhushan Jadhav amidst rules of business regarding legislation dent Emmanuel Macron in the face. action, he told the court. It was an Macron wouldn't comment ruckus and boycott by the Opposition. to bulldoze 21 laws in a single sitting. Damien Tarel was also banned him on a charge of violence against a impulsive reaction... I was surprised Thursday on the trial, but insisted The lower house of Parliament Speaking after the passage of from ever holding public office in person invested with public author- myself by the violence. While he that nothing justifies violence in a passed the ICJ (Review and Re-con- the bill, Law Minister Farogh Na- France and from owning weapons ity. He was sentenced to four months said he and his friends had consid- democratic society, ever. sideration) Bill, 2020 on Thursday. The sim said had they not passed the for five years over the swipe Tues- in prison and handed an additional ered bringing an egg or a cream pie It's not such a big deal to get a bill is aimed at allowing Jadhav to have bill, India would have gone to the day, which caught Macron's left 14-month suspended sentence. His to throw at the president, he said slap when you go toward a crowd to consular access in line with the Inter- The Hague-based ICJ ruled in July UN Security Council and could cheek with an audible thwack as the girlfriend broke down in tears. they dropped the idea and insisted say hello to some people who were national Court of Justice (ICJ) verdict. 2019 that Pakistan must undertake have moved contempt proceedings French leader was greeting a crowd. Tarel, who shouted a centuries-old that the slap wasn't premeditated. waiting for a long time, he said in an Jadhav, the 51-year-old retired In- an "effective review and reconsider- against Pakistan in the ICJ. During Thursday's trial, Tarel royalist war cry as he hit the presi- I think that Emmanuel Macron interview with broadcaster BFM-TV. dian Navy officer, was sentenced to ation" of the conviction and sentence Nasim said the bill was being testified that the attack was impul- dent, described himself as a right- represents the decline of our coun- We must not make that stupid and death by a Pakistani military court of Jadhav and also to grant consular passed in light of the verdict of the ICJ sive and unplanned, and prompted wing or extreme-right patriot and try, he said, without explaining violent act more important than it on charges of espionage and terror- access to India without further delay. which had asked Pakistan to provide a by anger at France's decline. member of the yellow vest economic what he meant. is. At the same time, the president ism in April 2017. The ICJ, in its 2019 verdict, had credible review opportunity to Jadhav. He sat straight and showed no protest movement that shook Ma- He told investigators that he added, we must not make it banal, India approached the ICJ against Paki- asked Pakistan to provide a proper He said by passing the law, they emotion as the court in the south- cron's presidency in 2018 and 2019. held right- or ultra-right political because anyone with public author- stan for denial of consular access to Jad- forum for appeal against the sen- had proved to the world that Paki- eastern city of Valence convicted Poised and calm, he firmly defend- convictions without being a mem- ity is entitled to respect. hav and challenging the death sentence. tence given to Jadhav. stan was a "responsible state". News Saturday | 12-06-2021 05 DDC Anantnag Exhorts Joint Efforts Helped In Officers To Complete Govt’s Intention Holistic Mitigating Covid Crisis In PMGSY Roads In Time Development Of Every Kupwara: DC cerned officers to immediately Observer News Service the recovery rate has increased settle routine hindrances like upto 91.10 percent, positivity court cases, ROWs, forest issues, KUPWARA: The Deputy Com- rate has drastically come down contractor issues, shifting of util- District: Kansal missioner (DC) Kupwara, Imam to 5.3 percent in the district. ities, compensation etc so that Din Friday said that the joint ef- The DC said that the number road infrastructure is developed forts by Health, Civil and Police of total positive cases in the dis- in the shortest possible time. administration in mitigation trict is 13058 while the number He also directed the officers process of COVID-19 has yielded of recovered patients is 11896. of PMGSY to fully utilise the better results on ground across He said the district has wit- current working season and district Kupwara, but it is still nessed 149 deaths since the be- complete the ongoing/pending advisable for all to adhere to ginning of Covid-19. works in a time bound manner. COVID Appropriate Behaviour Regarding isolation of positive He also called for greater coor- (CAB) religiously and vaccinate cases, the DC said that 76 posi- Observer News Service dination among the line depart- themselves at nearest vaccina- tive cases are in Hospital isola- ments for removing the bottle- tion centres. tion while 952 positive cases are ANANTNAG: The District Devel- necks in larger public interest. Giving details, the DC said that under home isolation. opment Commissioner (DDC) The DDC stressed on strength- Anantnag, Dr Piyush Singla ening of physical connectiv- Thursday said that strong road ity adding that the same would infrastructure is important to ameliorate the public woes enhance the connectivity across caused by damaged roads and VC SKUAST Stresses On the district besides giving con- non-availability of road links venience to public commuting besides boosting various eco- on these roads. nomic activities in the district. Transforming Traditional The DDC said this while re- The SDMs and Tehsildars were viewing the progress on PMGSY asked to extend full cooperation Agriculture Into Profit- roads in a meeting with offi- for sorting out the revenue mat- Observer News Service opmental project in the district. Secretary maintained that the cers and engineers of PMGSY, ters of the PMGSY roads. He also He impressed upon the aim of these programmes is to oriented Business Entities revenue and other concerned directed officers of other related PULWAMA: Principal Secretary heads of the department to take the administration at the departments at Dak Bungalow departments viz PDD, Jal Shakti, Power Development Depart- finish all the works within doorsteps of the people. Khanabal. etc to shift the utilities soon so that ment (PDD), Rohit Kansal Fri- given deadlines with respect He directed the officers that Dr Singla directed the con- the targets are achieved in time. day said that the intention of to all the Centrally Sponsored during Block Diwas they must the government is to create a Schemes and works taken un- focus on 100 percent satura- vision for every district in order der CAPEX Budget 2021-22. tion of beneficiary oriented to have holistic development He emphasised for timely schemes, besides issuance of in terms of infrastructure and submission of audit reports, certificates like Domicile, In- GMC Bla Efficiently socio-economical upliftment of UCs, action taken reports so come, RBA and other Revenue these administrative units. that the works would be fin- related documents. He was chairing a meeting ished in time. About the beautification Providing Covid, Non-Covid to review progress under the He directed the officers that plan of Pulwama town, the Capex budget 2020-21 and besides focusing on infrastruc- Principal Secretary asked the Medicare Services: Principal discuss the annual Capex plan ture works they should also officers to come up with a ho- for the current financial year identify other activities which listic plan and consult Urban Observer News Service of District Pulwama. include social welfare schemes Planning Consultant while He said that the reason be- and focusing also on economic taking into consideration all SRINAGAR: The vice chancellor daylong industry interface with BARAMULLA: Briefing about hind nominating Administra- activities of their area while the aspects of aesthetics and of Sher-e-Kashmir University of more than 10 reputed agri-tech the performance recorded in tive Secretaries as incharge making any developmental beautification of the area be- Agricultural Sciences and Tech- industrialists of the country. the wake of 2nd wave of COV- secretaries of districts is to plans for the district. fore executing any work. nology Prof JP Sharma, Friday Director Planning and PI NA- ID-19 pandemic, Principal Govt have a guardian and mentor With respect to the demand With respect to electric- stressed on the importance of HEP, Prof Nazir Ahmad Ganai, Medical College (GMC) Baram- for every district for hand- of stadium and playing fields ity supply in the district, the industry interface interaction talked about the idea of mak- ulla, Dr Ruby Reshi said that holding and to share their ad- in the area, he asked the rev- Principal Secretary said that with the industry so that the ing the industry our stakehold- both the COVID-19 as well Non- ministrative experiences with enue department to identify the PDD department is invest- gap between the industrial re- ers for mutual interests. He COVID related medical services the district administration. lands for the purpose. ing Rs 5000 crore in different quirement and academia can be observed that skilled human were delivered efficiently and in He called upon the depart- Commenting on the Back to schemes for the purpose and minimised. capital and innovations are the a hassle free manner. ments to have a close coordination Village Programme, Block Di- the district will also be cov- He stressed that mechanisa- important determinants for the The Principal said that CO- Dr Ruby further said that test- among themselves for any devel- was and Jan Abhiyan, Principal ered under such schemes. tion should be regional and crop- growth of the industries. Work- VID-19 patients and other pa- ing services in the virology lab specific, particularly when the ing with industries, SKUASTK tients were treated smoothly of the College has tripled or THE REASON BEHIND NOMINATING ADMINISTRATIVE landholding size is shrinking, and aims to build an outcome-based during the critical circumstanc- even quadrupled during the 2nd Secretaries as incharge secretaries of districts is to have a guardian and mentor for water resources are dwindling at education system that shall es without having any impact wave and 3 RT-PCR setups have “ both the UT level and national help the industry in these two every district for handholding and to share their administrative experiences with the on one another. been established in the lab. She district administration.” level. He highlighted the need for endeavours. The collaboration Dr Ruby informed that two also said that various initiatives transformation of the traditional shall make our graduates skilled COVID-19 wellness centres are being taken to augment the agricultural system from a ‘way in new-age technologies, entre- were simultaneously operated, overall functioning of the col- to life’ into a dynamic profit-ori- preneurial and industry-ready one at Indoor Sports Stadium lege which will prove beneficial ented business entity. and increasing their employabil- and other at the GMC, in which in future. Shopian Village Witnesses He was speaking during a ity for high paid industries. the functionaries worked tire- While appreciating and ex- lessly day in and day out. tending gratitude to health She said that mass testing was workers and other associated Lowest Covid Positivity Rate conducted and over 2000 tests stakeholders, the Principal Observer News Service avoid the spread of Covid-19 Govt Asks PDD To Evolve are being conducted on a daily said that various authorities, HEALTH Authorities pandemic, added the health basis which is highest in the especially district administra- SHOPIAN: The Hirpora village “of the district attribute authorities. Strategy For Rational Kashmir valley. She also said that tion and NHM extended their situated on the historical Mughal the lowest positivity Despite unlocking and par- results of these tests are declared utmost cooperation during road in Shopian district has so rate in the village to the strict tial resumption of activities, within 24 hours and 5 percent these tough times which made far recorded the lowest Covid-19 the traders, transporters, fruit Power Distribution samples are being forwarded to it possible to provide qualita- positivity rate in the district. adherence of Covid-19 SOPs.” growers, religious leaders, SKIMS for further medical ex- tive and efficient healthcare The local Health Authori- number of Covid Positive cases Imams and people in general Observer News Service tary directed the Department amination and research. services to the people. ties of the district attribute the were reported from this village are adhering to the SOPs and to rationally analyze supply and lowest positivity rate in the than any other in the district. guidelines religiously to avoid SRINAGAR: The Chief Secretary, demand of electricity in vari- village to the strict adherence But, the locals have learnt a repetition of happenings in Dr. Arun Kumar Mehta Friday ous regions of the Union terri- of Covid-19 SOPs and guide- lesson from the first wave of the first wave. asked the PDD to draw a strategy tory. He further directed regular lines issued by the Govern- the pandemic and are strictly The Health Authorities said, for regular preventive mainte- monitoring of issues related to Over One Lakh Covid Vaccine ment from time to time. ensuring usage of masks, hand it is due to this reason that the nance drives to fix minor faults power transmission channels Earlier, during the first wave of sanitizers, maintaining social situation arising is under con- in the auxiliary machinery and and ensuring uninterrupted Jabs Inoculated In Kulgam: DC the pandemic, this Hirpora vil- distancing and washing hands trol in the village and the rate of equipment at all grid stations. power supply during the ongo- lage was considered as the hot properly besides sanitization positivity during the 2nd wave “Timely repairs and restoration ing summer season. The DC said that the adminis- bed of the coronavirus as more around their surroundings to is witnessing a massive decline. works will not only cost less but will Expressing concern on the tration has started door to door also prevent major malfunctions distribution loses of over 70% and evening vaccination drives and failures in the future”, he said. in some feeders, the Chief Sec- across the district, and this ini- He was speaking during a meet- retary directed taking immedi- tiative picked up well and has Anantnag Officers Directed To Intensify ing convened to review the recent ate measures for checking AT&C witnessed immense public re- power outages in Jammu region. losses on priority at such feeders sponse across the district. Efforts For Ensuring 100 Percent Vaccination Principal Secretary, Power Devel- and fixing of accountability. He said the district administra- Observer News Service in a time bound manner. (Tehsildars), BMOs and BLOs opment Department and Chief En- To make public grievance re- tion is close to achieving the target Showing satisfaction over per- to plan things and frame lists gineers along with MD, Power DIS- dressal prompt and efficient, of cent percent inoculations of the ANANTNAG: The Deputy Com- formance of health and other con- at Polling Station level for vac- COMs participated in the meeting. especially in times of power Observer News Service age group of above 45 years. missioner (DC) Anantnag, Dr. cerned departments, Dr. Singla cinating the remaining target It was informed that Jammu failure, the Department was To vaccinate ST and migrato- Piyush Singla Thursday di- asked the officers to work harder population soon. province has witnessed a year- asked to ensure round-the-clock KULGAM: The District Admin- ry population in district mobile rected the concerned officers and fine tune the strategies at mi- The meeting was attended on-year increase in power uti- accessibility of field officers in istration Kulgam is rigorously vaccination teams have been to intensify efforts for ensur- cro-level for better results. by ADC (S) , all SDMs, ACR, lization and maximum load their respective jurisdictions conducting Covid vaccination deployed in the service added ing cent percent vaccination of He also exhorted for strong Tehsildars, CMO, Dy. CMO and capacity by 29.43% and 11.36%, and give wide publicity to the drive across the district and has the DC. the priority/target population coordination among AEROs other concerned officers. respectively. The Chief Secre- contact numbers. administered more than one lac He said the strict implementa- doses to the eligible population tion of guidelines led to decrease so far, Deputy Commissioner, Dr. in positivity rate and recovery Bilal Mohi-Ud-Din-Bhat said. rate reached above 90 percent. Patnitop Ropeway Reopens For Teenager Drowns In Poonch People In Pulwama Dumping Weekend Operations Observer News Service POONCH: A fifteen-year-old boy Friday drowned in a river in his native village ture, in the lap of the Himalayas. in Jhullas sector of Poonch district. Waste In Canals As Govt Fails "Skyview by Empyrean, the recently Locals said that the boy Prabhu Dayal son of Ram Sharma was bathing in Khari launched hospitality venture of Empy- Nallah. The boy’s body was retrieved in an unconscious condition and he was rean Skyview Private Limited (ESPPL) is rushed to District Hospital Poonch. The doctors declared the boy dead on arrival. To Provide Facility: Bandh now open at Sanget-Patnitop for visi- Observer News Service had been published on this is- tors starting today (Friday) for week- sue. Not even a single project on ends only -- 11 am until 5pm," its man- PULWAMA: Vice Chairperson waste management has been ex- aging director, Syed Junaid Altaf, said. District Development Coun- ecuted in the entire J&K. The situ- Last year, the ropeway resumed its Abducted Girl Recovered In cil Pulwama Mukhtar Ahmad ation is much worse in Pulwama operations on October 10 after remain- Bandh Friday said that Swachh and other districts,” he said. ing closed for more than six months Baramulla, Accused Arrested Bharat Mission Gramin (SBM- Bandh said that solid and liq- due to the outbreak of the coronavirus. Gramin) programme has failed uid waste is being dumped in "We look forward to welcoming visi- Observer News Service He said a case under relevant sec- to clean up rural areas in J&K canals and rivers by people as tors to this unique and holistic adventure tions of law was registered at Police particularly in Pulwama district Govt hasn’t been able to provide and lifestyle destination," Junaid said. BARAMULLA: Jammu and Kashmir Police Station Pattan. as large amounts of solid and any facility to people. Observer News Service He said the Skyview is an ideal get- Friday recovered an abducted girl and ar- “On receipt of the information, offi- liquid waste isn’t being treated He said that Rural Sanitation away for locals and tourists who visit rested the accused involved in the crime. cers from Police Station Pattan recov- by authorities and money avail- department has failed to ex- JAMMU: The Patnitop ropeway in Ud- nearby Katra, the base camp for Vaish- A police spokesperson in a statement ered the abducted girl from Tengpora able under the scheme isn't be- ecute waste management proj- hampur district of Jammu and Kashmir no Devi pilgrimage, for religious tour- said that Police Post Wusan received an Crossing in Pattan. Accused involved ing utilised. ects in spite of facts that funds started weekend commercial opera- ism and for those looking to combine information from Ghulam Hassan Dar in the commission of the crime was He appealed to Chief Secre- around Rs 20 lakhs is available tions on Friday, over a month after it was or extend their stay in Patnitop. son of Abdul Khaliq Dar, a resident of also arrested." tary A K Mehta to intervene. for each gram panchayat with closed due to the coronavirus pandemic. Spread over 22 acres in the panoram- Tengpora Pattan stating that his daugh- After completing the medico-legal "We see not even a single proj- Govt of India but the DPRs are The 2.8-km cable car project is the first- ic Sanget valley and Patnitop, Skyview ter has been kidnapped by Ishfaq Ah- formalities, the recovered girl was ect in operation in J&K. In a recent not prepared nor have the tech- of-its-kind leisure, lifestyle and adventure is just a 90-minute drive from the Mata mad Dar son of Ghulam Mohammad handed over to her legal heirs. Further article that appeared in a local nical people been hired as per destination, located amidst bountiful na- Vaishno Devi Shrine. Dar, a resident of Tengpora Pattan. investigation into the case is going on. English daily a detailed report SBM G Guidelines. Saturday| 12-06-2021 6

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Printed & Published by Sajjad Haider on behalf of the The elections are far away, Kashmir Observer LLP and the middle class can be Published from: # 5- Boulevard, Srinagar-190001 unpredictable, but grief is not like an election manifesto, it can’t be Printed at: KT Press Pvt. Ltd, Rangreth Ind Area, Srinagar. forgotten easily. Uttar Pradesh polls RNI Registration No: 69503/98 next year are crucial and perhaps Covid would have taught the Postal Registration No-L/159/KO/SK/2014-16 government not to call out victory in Editor-in-Chief : Sajjad Haider advance. Or maybe it hasn’t. Legal Counsel: Tasaduq Khwaja Switchboard: (0194) 2106304 Editorial: (0194) 2502327 Email editorial: [email protected] The Impending crisis: US exit from Afghanistan istory may repeat itself too soon in Afghani- stan. Nearly three decades back, when the last Soviet soldier left the Afghan soil, the Malik Javaid Hevents that unfolded then may get replicat- ed exactly with NATO exit too. Afghanistan famously considered as a graveyard for foreign invaders due its rocky treacherous terrain, often gives undue stra- tegic advantage to local Afghans to overpower their They have opponents, who are not acclimatized to fight amid thrown the field such tough and testing conditions. Who would have thought then that the euphoria of Soviet exit was just open for the next civil an illusion for the landlocked Afghan nation as the worst was yet to unfold for them in the form of a bloody war to unleash after civil war that started between the local warlords from hastily signing a face different provinces to conquer the fortress of Kabul. Historical records are testimony to this fact that more saving exit deal in the casualties of civilians were reported due to infighting name of peace deal between these warlords on Afghan soil than the war with Soviet forces. That ultimately paved the way for without giving any due Talib’s (Arabic word for students), then studying in Islamic seminaries of Frontier provinces of Pakistan consideration to the to come together under the banner of a new organiza- peaceful future of Af- tion called Taliban to wage a brutal war of aggression with the aid of Pak-Saudi alliance jointly funded by ghanistan. The US has CIA against these warlords just to tighten its grip on the whole afghan affairs. already accepted it as What followed after this was the beginning of the fait accompli that Tali- infamous Taliban regime. Afghanistan was rechris- and Taliban interlocutors yet to reach a final agree- most of it. This is a clear sign that they don’t trust the tened from “republic” to Islamic republic of Afghani- ment over prisoner’s swap deal and removal of UN capabilities of ANSF and they fear ANSF might sur- ban is going to take stan. Religion was forced on people under the guise economic and trade sanctions, one can speculate only render before the might of Taliban post NATO exit of shariah law, the world was squeezed for women two scenarios arising out of these intra afghan talks just as they did post the soviet exit. over Afghanistan again to four walls, public hanging for crime was endorsed scheduled to be held in Istanbul in near future. One With the Taliban already enjoying control over after their exit. Instead and Afghanistan became the new breeding ground for positive aspect is that if both parties agree on some 30% of the area in Afghanistan, it is only going to in- many Islamic fundamentalist organisations like Al common minimum peace programme for a better fu- crease its base when ANSF finds itself weak after the of handing over military Qaeda to flourish. ture of Afghanistan and Taliban agrees to be a part of NATO exit. As per the recent report of Washington infrastructure, arms Post 9/11 attack on the twin towers of America, a pluralistic government, then in that case it will be post, fighting has intensified from past months with which the US blamed on Al Qaeeda forces operating a win-win situation for the whole of Asia. But there battlegrounds shifting from local to urban areas now. and ammunition to from Afghanistan, turned the world upside down for are spoilers as well. If peace talks fail and Taliban con- This has set alarm bells ringing for mainstream Af- Afghanistan as America with its NATO allies invaded siders using force as a way forward, then the world ghan politicians and bureaucrats about their uncer- ANSF, they are destroy- Afghan territory to quench their thirst of revenge. might see a Deja vu moment of the 90s yet again. The tain future. The coming months are going to be very ing most of it Since then, US has been caught in a quagmire of a situation in Afghanistan might plunge into another challenging for Afghanistan. The world might have to no win war in Afghanistan , after spending billions humanitarian crisis. witness a civil war crisis yet again in this war-torn of dollars on sustaining its army on foreign soil and Many experts did not appreciate the decision of nation in the absence of ideal peace negotiations be- training local Afghan army in combat warfare skills the US president to pull out its forces, as by doing so tween parties in conflict. and building civilian infrastructure. However, they they have thrown the field open for the next civil war are back to square one again by deciding to call it a to unleash after hastily signing a face saving exit deal Views expressed in the article are the day and leaving Afghanistan on the 20th anniversary in the name of peace deal without giving any due con- author’s own and do not necessarily represent the of 9/11 and leaving it in the hands of divided main- sideration to the peaceful future of Afghanistan. The editorial stance of Kashmir Observer stream politicians, poorly equipped and with the ama- US has already accepted it as fait accompli that Tali- teur ANSF(Afghan National Security Force). ban is going to take over Afghanistan again after their The author can be reached With the intra Afghan talks between the civil- exit. Instead of handing over military infrastructure, at [email protected] ian government of Afghanistan led by Ashraf Ghani arms and ammunition to ANSF, they are destroying

he Indian middle-class was no longer the land of Buddha. We finally having a moment, a rather learnt to stand up but unfortunately in extended one at that. Then, COVID-19 and India's the words of Virat Kohli, in this “repre- Tthe pandemic stuck. Initially sentation of the new India,” there was resistance - our un-hygiene will keep us healthy, its members pro- A war of words claimed. Little did science know this There was nothing healthy in a de- was only the beginning. 7-year itch with the BJP bate, every logical reasoning had an equal In the last 7 years, India’s middle class and opposite reaction. The Congress was has often reminded me of the IPL cheer ‘corrupt’ and the unbearable price hike leaders - always dressed up for showtime, When the pandemic struck, statues or swanky during its rule once made even Amitabh and there has always been an act. Shake- Bachchan’s middle class speak up. These speare would have been left wondering if buildings meant nothing. Only oxygen mattered. days with fuel at Rs100/litre he wants to he got it all wrong. only tell us kaun banega crorepati. It watched as its leaders cam- Jyotsna Mohan We were also constantly reminded of paigned without a mask - on their face emergency, but we needed no reminder. or otherwise as they lulled voters in. for saving lives only infrastructure mat- The rest was on Nehru. But all was well. It wasn’t them and tered. The chests began to shrink, po- Politics has no friends and in the last they weren’t there. larisation, the faithful learnt did not buy 7 years it made sure we also lost some of Like the front bencher in class always drugs or get them vaccinated. Nor did ours. When the pandemic hit, a society looking to please the teacher, the middle statues and ambitious new buildings. that was already socially distanced, was class often in the last few years worried Their savings dwindled and just like asked to keep its distance. about failing its politicians. that so did the middle class. Pew Research As Mark Twain once said, “It is easier report says 32 million people in the coun- Until death came at our doorsteps to fool people than to convince them they try crossed a line and plunged into pov- The elections are far away, and the have been fooled.” So, pictures of millions erty. This was last year, by most accounts middle class can be unpredictable, but taking a dip at the Kumbh made them expect much higher numbers in the sec- grief is not like an election manifesto, it switch the channel instantly, what you ond wave, but data has never been our can’t be forgotten easily. can’t see, can’t hurt you. strong point. Uttar Pradesh polls next year are cru- cial and perhaps Covid would have taught Then the pandemic struck Press the rewind button the government not to call out victory in But then it came for them. Sudden- Circa 2014, Madison Square Garden, advance. Or maybe it hasn’t. ly, they began to lose parents, wives, New York. 20,000 jubilant Indian NRIs lis- Despite the rumblings Chief Minister friends and even children. Middle-class tened to the Prime Minister as he asked Adityanath keeps his place - for now. The India was on the roads, standing in long them to invest in cleaning-up the Ganga. Congress helps, barely allowing its tallest queues for oxygen cylinders and hospi- Those who haven’t seen the river in leader Amarinder Singh to rule in Punjab. tal admissions. decades thumped their fists in joy, this Before the second wave hit it was all All is well, tweeted the health min- was the home of their forefathers never about where the government stands. To- ister- he thought he had this, headline mind that it wasn’t for them. Today, bod- day, it also matters where we the people management and social media distrac- ies are floating in the same Ganga. stand. Could the one-sided love affair fi- tion were schemes launched right at the 5 years later, there was ‘Howdy Hous- aspora abroad especially in the US. stand today. nally be over? The 7-year itch some say is beginning. But when the minister looked ton’- a slogan a day kept uncomfortable The middle-class back home was Indians though were still running not just a phrase. around, he was alone on a sinking ship. questions at bay while engagements con- complimentary- it was a buy one, get one Silicon Valley and their children still ac- Gulf News In hospitals only healthcare worked, tinued with his bands of loyalists- the di- free scheme, both enablers of where we ing Spelling Bee, but back home it was Saturday| 12-06-2021 7

Up Close and Personal Doctors in Covid-19

The covid-19 pandemic has been a show of unending horror — full of suspense coupled with a cer- tainty of danger. Those who have witnessed its grotesque reality unfold right in front of their eyes have been health care workers. We got in touch with doctors, who shared with us their experiences during the covid crisis and fears following the second wave of covid-19

" ow that finally, the number of Covid cases is near and dear ones.It has been mentally challenging to coming down, we have enough infrastructure say the least" One doesn't to take severe cases as they come. Unlock Nis necessary because we have had so many Dr Natasha, surgeon, skims. realise the mental people lose their livelihood during these two months and the one year previous to it. Finally, when things exhaustion one faces start going back to normal, we can get the economy "I’m a doctor who’s been working with covid patients somewhere back in place. for over a year. Everyday I see patients who don’t know with the fear, the My fear regarding the lockdown is that people and the when this unpredictable disease will suck the life out of government will not learn anything from the current cri- their lungs.Within days, a completely healthy individual anxiety, the stress, sis and we will get back to the same old system. The fear with no health issues starts gasping for oxygen. is that we will forget all the learnings that we have had in The mental anguish I see patients going through is the emotions and so these couple of months and the year that proceeded. hard to explain in words.When I get back home with a Vaccine definitely can be helpful during the unlock. heavy heart and crave to see my three year old daughter, many lives at stake. More the vaccination, less the severe Covid infections the one person who can bring some sunshine back in the It's not just the fear and more home management and certainly better out- dark time,I see her waiting patiently by the door. But I come of the unlock phase. I think, at the moment, vaccine can’t even give her a hug, fearing I might be carrying the of the virus, it is the is the only thing that can help us go through the unlock infection.I can’t imagine the attendant who just saw his phase and go back to a normal life. loved one struggling for life and that compels me to tell horror of watching it my daughter to stay away from me.It breaks my heart Dr. Sabine Rafiq Kapasi Sheikh, AAM Hospital Mumbai every time I tell her this and the look she gives me is the unleash right in front saddest face in the world, worse than when I tell her she can’t have an ice cream.I just hope this madness ends of our eyes that has Unlock is a two-edged sword. It’s necessary for the de- soon. " pleting economy but on the other end, due to negligence been distressing. of people and stupid assumptions, people don't follow the Dr Shahid, Rainawari hospital rule of wearing a mask, maintaining social distancing and consequently, the infection rates go frenzy. Vaccination is an extra sheath of protection and it's "I had been on covid duty since the first wave of very effective in decreasing the severity of the disease. covid-19. Away from family, I had no option but to put up a It's like wearing seat belts for preventing accidents, even brave face. Being a Kashmiri, the weather has always been though there are risks of accidents, but it does decrease an enemy for us in mainland India. However, with the the severity. Like in my case, I was diagnosed with Covid PPE gear as well, it was practically hell for us. but due to 2 doses of vaccine, it wasn't very severe and I One doesn't realise the mental exhaustion one faces could get back to my duty within 14 days. with the fear, the anxiety, the stress, the emotions and so many lives at stake. It's not just the fear of the virus, it Dr. Sovan Kumar Subuddhi, House Surgeon, MKCG Medical is the horror of watching it unleash right in front of our College and Hospital, Berhampur Odisha eyes that has been distressing. As doctors living away from home, many of us have had to lie to our families about being safe. "Speaking from an economic perspective, the new I contracted the virus while in Delhi, all alone. guidelines announced by the government on the unlock I had no option but to fake it till I made it and are better than a complete lockdown. However, people got back to my job again" need to understand that unlock is not the end of the pandemic and unlock means they will have to follow the Dr Rafia Nazir, Fortis Hospital, Vasantkunj Covid-appropriate behaviour more strictly. A few days ago I was travelling to Dalgate Srinagar and I saw a lot of people without masks. People should understand that masks are necessary. We need double masking right now and frequent sanitizing of hands. Vaccination is also very important to complement the unlock process. People who have received one/two doses of vaccine do not get a severe infection. I have got vacci- nated. My niece of 18 years got vaccinated and my mother has also got vaccinated. There is no relationship between vaccination and infertility. If you’re vaccinated you might still get Covid but it would be mild. I request you all to get vaccinated and consider the mask and sanitiser as a part of your life till the pandemic is over.

Dr. Sheikh Amina, Gynaecologist

"It’s the residents whom I will call the true warriors. Initially it was scary being a surgeon and that too, to deal with the medicine branch .But once you are in the ward you see the patients and their misery.You just can’t help doing your best for the patients.Give them the encour- agement, give patient hearing to the patients and just be compassionate towards them.But at the same time praying you should not be the source of infection for your LIFE & TIMES Saturday| 12-06-2021 8 Guide to Buying Health Insurance in 2021

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You can buy a health insurance plan carefully and plan in the right way. 09 Business Saturday | 12-06-2021 SC Rejects Plea Seeking Hafeez Asks Tourism Unit Heads Germany To Lift Travel Another Loan Moratorium, Warning For Most Countries Says Matter Is Up To Govt To Be Innovative In Promoting, From July 1: Minister During the hearing conduct- Preserving Destinations ed through video-conferenc- ing, Tiwari referred to the re- ports on how the second wave of the pandemic has affected the Indian economy and said the situation is much worse as compared to last year. The bench noted in its order that the petitioner has also an- PRESS TRUST OF INDIA nexed the last month's circular by which the RBI had issued he Supreme Court Fri- resolution of COVID-19 related day refused to pass di- stress of Micro, Small and Me- rection on a plea seek- dium Enterprises (MSMEs). Ting remedial measures The petitioner appearing KO NEWS DESK the tourism sector was selected as them to revive the concept of locally to redress the financial hard- in person submits that the a priority sector by the government conducted tours of destinations Agence France-Presse are vaccinated," said Maas. ship faced by borrowers dur- circular does not sufficiently SRINAGAR: Secretary, Tourism & Cul- for inoculation so that as the COVID during which the tourists would get "After long months of lock- ing the second wave of COV- address the hardship of the ture, Sarmad Hafeez on Friday im- situation improves tourists are wel- familiarized with local culture, cui- BERLIN: Germany will lift its downs, we can look forward to ID-19 pandemic, saying it is in borrowers. Be that as it may, pressed upon all the heads of tourism comed back without any hesitation. sine and people while enjoying the pandemic travel warning for more normalcy, and that also the realm of policy decision. the financial relief and other units and bodies in Jammu & Kashmir He directed 100% inoculation of the beauty of the place. He also asked most countries from July 1, applies to travelling." "Government has many measures are in the domain to come up with innovative ideas to staff by each unit at the earliest. them to explore the idea of reviving Foreign Minister Heiko Maas At the same time, the minister things to do. They have to spend of the government and essen- promote and preserve their destina- The Tourism Secretary impressed helicopter safari service to meet the said Friday, bringing back stressed that the lifting of the money on vaccine, they have tially related to policy matter, tions in particular and the UT in general. upon the officers for the timely dis- demands of niche tourist segments more normalcy as citizens are warning should not be seen as to spend money on migrant the bench said in its order. Chairing a high-level review meet- posal of cases pertaining to the pro- and in the process explore new and increasingly vaccinated against an "invitation to carelessness". labourers. We cannot do it like "We are, thus, of the view ing here today, the Tourism Secretary motions and career advancement virgin places like Gurez, Bangus val- Covid-19. With an eye on virus vari- this," the apex court said, add- that no direction, as prayed in asked the CEOs and Resort Officers of their employees besides moving ley, Gangabal, Seven lakes in Poonch Countries recording infec- ants, he warned that "in the ing that it is for the Centre and the writ petition, be passed. to be innovative leaders to promote towards an online system of file and Nun Kun peaks etc. tion rates of 50-200 cases per summer of 2021, no one can the RBI to consider the issue. We, however, observe that all their destinations in the tourism movement. He also asked the corpo- Sarmad Hafeez expressed satis- 100,000 people in seven days claim to be surprised by the "These are all in the realm the issues, which are raised, market while preserving the ecol- rations to hold regular board meet- faction that 80 per cent of the stake- would no longer be deemed a pandemic while on holidays". of policy decision. These are are policy matters and it is for ogy, environment and heritage of ings as prescribed in the board rules. holders were vaccinated during the "risk-zone". With an incidence rate of issues having financial im- the Union of India and the Re- their destinations and properties. In MD JKCCC, Majid Khalil Drabu; latest vaccination drive. He, how- Restrictions however remain just 19 per 100,000 people as plications and we are not the serve Bank of India to consider this regard, he emphasized on op- Director Tourism Kashmir, Dr. G ever, urged the stakeholders to en- in place for countries with of Friday, Germany has in re- experts," a bench of Justices and take appropriate decision. timum use of manpower and their N Itoo; Director Tourism Jammu, sure that the remaining 20 percent higher levels of infections, or cent weeks eased most curbs Ashok Bhushan and M R Shah The writ petition is disposed capacity building so that employees Vivekanand Rai; MD JKTDC, Nisar of the stakeholders are also inocu- where virus variants are circu- including allowing shops and told advocate Vishal Tiwari, of," the apex court said. and workers are utlilised in a profes- Ahmad Wani; Director SKICC, Javed lated so that as the COVID situation lating, such as Britain or India. restaurants to reopen. who has filed the petition. The bench said it had dealt sional manner as per the need and Humanyun Bakshi; Chief Executive improves, tourist arrivals come back "With the summer, hope and However, rules on mask- The top court was hearing with similar aspects in a writ pe- the demand of the tourism market. Officers of all the Tourism develop- to their previous levels and tourists confidence are returning to wearing in shops, regular tests the plea which sought direc- tition which was filed last year. Sarmad Hafeez also directed the ment Authorities and senior officers feel the confidence of visiting Jam- Germany. In many places, the for schoolchildren and em- tions to the Centre and the The plea filed by Tiwari had officers to update all the informa- of Tourism Department were pres- mu & Kashmir. number of infections is falling ployees working from home Reserve Bank of India (RBI) sought directions to the Cen- tion related to tourist destinations ent in the meeting. The Tourism Secretary informed and more and more citizens remain in place. to take effective and reme- tre and the RBI to permit the on their websites for being the in- Earlier, in a separate meeting the tourism stakeholders that the dial measures, including in the lending institutions to grant terface between the visitors and the with several travel operators, the Department has embarked on an form of fresh loan moratorium, interest-free moratorium Tourism department where people Secretary Tourism impressed upon ambitious plan of capacity building to redress and overcome the period for term loan and de- get information about the places, them to further diversify their prod- of stakeholders in the post COVID financial stress and hardship fer the payment of loan in- destinations and other spots relat- uct portfolios by including some scenario during which around four Explained: China's New faced by borrowers during the stalments for a period of six ed to tourism. He said owing to its innovative packages, routes and thousand tourism workers would be second wave of COVID-19 pan- months or till the situation technical and professional nature, destinations. He specifically asked imparted training. Law Could Be A Headache demic and the lockdown. from COVID-19 normalises. For Foreign Businesses Advisor Khan Reviews Pending Agence France-Presse A $43 Billion Jump In BEIJING: A new Chinese law against foreign sanctions is de- Gautam Adani's Fortune Is Projects Of Tourism signed to boost Beijing's power KO NEWS DESK against international pressure, but could spark compliance di- Fraught With Many Risks SRINAGR: Advisor to Lieutenant lemmas for foreign businesses Agencies Governor, Baseer Ahmad Khan, to- operating in the world's second- day chaired a meeting at Civil Sec- largest economy. It comes just a rally in the stocks of retariat to review the progress of week after US President Joe Biden companies controlled by pending projects of tourism sector expanded a blacklist of Chinese multinational companies. AIndian billionaire Gau- in the UT of Jammu and Kashmir. companies in which Americans Part of the legislation pro- tam Adani has added almost The Advisor reviewed the prog- are not allowed to invest. hibits those in China from $43 billion to his wealth this ress of works on various projects Here is what we know about going along with designated year, catapulting him to the and deliberated upon the issues and the law so far: foreign sanctions. It acts in spot of the second-richest per- wealth surge Mr Adani has bottlenecks scheme wise executed What is it? a similar way to a European son in Asia. Some analysts say seen in 2021, beating the gains by JKPCC. The officers were directed The anti-foreign sanctions blocking statute "which nulli- the gains are fraught with risk. for Warren Buffett and his to ensure the effective follow-up of The Advisor also fixed the time- and other projects under PMDP. law was rushed into force on fied the effect of US Iran sanc- Mr Adani's net worth of compatriot Mukesh Ambani. these projects in order to achieve line for completion of Tourism fa- Advisor further directed the of- Thursday. It aims to protect tions within the EU", said Ku. $76.7 billion got a boost from A representative for Adani results in time bound manner. cilities at Tral within 20 days. It was ficers to monitor the progress of Chinese individuals or organ- This puts foreign businesses a 330% jump in Adani Total Group declined to comment During the review development given out in the meeting that 80 works on weekly basis for effective isations in the event that a in a bind if they cannot legally Gas Ltd., a 235% rise in his immediately. of Hazratbal under PRASAD scheme percent of the work on Tourist Re- results and submit progress reports. country "uses various pretexts comply with both US sanctions conglomerate's flagship Adani The overseas funds hold a was threadbare discussed. Advisor ception Centre Tral has been com- He also passed on directions to or its laws" to take "discrimi- and Chinese prohibitions. Enterprises Ltd. and a 263% large chunk of shares, effec- directed for expediting of works and pleted and rest of the work will be the Directors of both the divisions natory" action against them. Why now? increase in Adani Transmis- tively reducing the public float officers were instructed to clear im- completed within the set deadline. to take review of the Development No country is specifically The law builds on earlier sion Ltd. this year. and leaving the stocks prone to pediments on war footing basis. Regarding the development of Authorities on regular basis as they named. But Beijing has accused measures which prevent com- Adani group stocks, es- volatility, the analysts wrote. The projects at Hazratbal include tourist facilities at Anantnag, it was are an important part in the devel- Western nations of "suppress- panies and individuals from pecially these three, "look Elara India Opportunities Multi level mechanized car parking given out that 60 percent of the opment of tourism infrastructure. ing" China's development, es- complying with foreign sanc- extended," Bloomberg Intel- Fund, Apms Investment Fund, at Hazratbal, Shopping Kiosks (Bin- work on various components has He directed them that they should pecially the United States. It tions targeting China. ligence analysts Gaurav Patan- Cresta Fund, Albula Invest- gri Market) and Public Convenience been completed and efforts are on inoculate themselves with all the has lashed out at "illegal and In an explainer on the Na- kar and Nitin Chanduka wrote ment Fund, Lts Investment and block. Advisor fixed the timeline for to complete the rest of the work. details on the ground and prepare unreasonable" sanctions over tional People's Congress web- in a June 10 note after analyz- Asia Investment Corp. have completion of the development of The development of tourist facilities roadmaps accordingly. human rights and flagged an site, an official said the law ing technical indicators. put more than 95% of their as- Hazratbal and directed the officers at Anantnag include Tourist Recep- The meeting also called for strict urgent need to fight back. was passed in a short period "Among the biggest foreign sets in Adani group firms, ac- to complete the project by 31st of tion Centre Harnag, Tourist Facilita- adherence to the laid down Stan- What could it do? of time because there was "an investors are a few Mauritius- cording to data compiled by August. He directed them to adhere tion Centre, landscaping and beauti- dard Operating Protocols already Countermeasures listed in urgent need to counter the he- based funds holding over 95% Bloomberg Intelligence. to the fixed timeline. fication among other things. issued by the Government, keeping the law include denying visas, gemonism and power politics of assets in these companies," The ports-to-power con- Regarding the development of Advisor also reviewed the prog- in view the present COVID-19 pan- deportation, or seizing assets of certain Western countries". the analysts wrote. "Such glomerate also got a boost Anantnag - Pahalgam - Daksum cir- ress of Himalayan Circuit of Swadesh demic while executing projects at of those who formulate or The law will help "counter- concentrated positions, along after MSCI Inc. included three cuit, the Advisor fixed the timelines Darshan Scheme and directed the of- the site of work. comply with sanctions against act the containment and sup- with negligible onshore own- more Adani firms to its India for each component and directed ficers to expedite the progress on each The meeting was attended by Sec- Chinese businesses or officials. pression" China faces, the of- ership, create asymmetric benchmark index last month, the officers to expedite the projects component. The projects of Jammu retary Tourism, Managing Director It rules that authorities are not ficial added. risk-reward as large investors taking the group's total foot- so that completion date fixed for division that came up for discussion JKPCC, Director Tourism Kashmir, only able to target individuals Beijing has long complained conspicuously avoid Adani." print to five. This leads to each projects is achieved. The Advi- include Comprehensive Mansar Reju- Director Tourism Jammu, Managing and groups but can also take aim about US sanctions and trade re- The analysis underscores mandated buying by investors sor fixed 30th of November to com- venation Plan, Bikram Chowk Railway Director J&K Cable Car Corporation at their family members. strictions affecting Chinese com- the vulnerability of the rapid that track this index. plete the whole project. Station, Purmandal and Uttarbehni and General Manager JKPCC. The law is broad and "signifi- panies. But in recent months cantly increases the punitive Biden has stepped up US criti- power of China's anti-sanc- cism over intellectual property tions measures", said Univer- theft and alleged human rights sity of Hong Kong associate abuses in Hong Kong and the professor Angela Zhang. northwestern Xinjiang region. Director A&T Kashmir Issues Instructions/ FM To Chair GST Council "The broad scope of this How much of a threat is it? framework means that lots of Ku warned the law had Meet Today; Tax Cut On folks, like scholars, pundits, "some reasonable parts, and Guidelines For Processing Works Bills think tanks, could be sanc- some troubling parts". KO NEWS SEDK followed. faced by the Pensioners, a tioned for supporting sanc- The section allowing for retal- Further, that any Bill/Instru- proper arrangement must be Covid Essentials On Agenda tions on China," warned Julian iatory sanctions "is unprecedent- SRINAGAR: The Director, Ac- ment which is deficient in any made in the Pension Section NEW DELHI: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will on Saturday Ku, an expert on international ed compared to other countries' counts and Treasuries (A&T) way should be returned to of Treasuries. The Pensioners chair the meeting of the GST Council, which is expected to decide on law at Hofstra University. sanctions regimes", he said. Kashmir today issued a set of the concerned Drawing and shall not be made to stand for tax relief for COVID-19 essentials and black fungus medicine. How could it impact business? Foreign companies are regu- instructions/ guidelines to be Disbursing Officer along with long and an adequate number The 44th GST Council meeting will be attended by Minister of State Senior executives of entities larly caught in the crosshairs followed by the Treasury Offi- a written memo both online of chairs should be kept in for Finance Anurag Thakur, besides finance ministers of states and on a countermeasure list could of tension between China and cers (TOs) of Kashmir division and offline, reads the circular. the pension section and they Union territories and senior officers from Union government and also come under pressure, with Western nations, including while processing works bills. It is also informed that under should be treated politely states, the Union finance ministry tweeted on Friday. potential implications for a large recent nationalist attacks on As per the circular issued no circumstances, there should and redressal of grievances of The Council will discuss the report of the Group of Ministers, head- number of people and businesses. fashion brand H&M for voicing here, it has been given out that be any diversion of funds from Pensioners must be kept on ed by Meghalaya Deputy Chief Minister Conrad Sangma, on GST con- "Affected businesses could concern about forced labour various Orders/Instructions is- one unit of Appropriation to top priority. cessions on COVID-19 relief items like medical grade oxygen, pulse lose entire access to the Chinese claims in Xinjiang. sued by Finance Department another. Expenditure incurred The TOs have been instructed oximeters, hand sanitisers and ventilators, among others. market, and Chinese citizens Zhang said she believes Chi- and Provisions in General Fi- should be charged to the proper that KYC Updation shall be Besides, GoM also looked into vaccines, drugs and medicines for and institutions will need to nese authorities will not im- nancial Rules while process- Account head. In case of any de- completed within a period of COVID-19 treatment and testing kits for its detection. cut ties with affected NGOs and mediately wield the new pow- ing works bills etc, necessary viation, the concerned Treasury 10 days from the date of issu- Some state finance ministers in the GoM are understood to have think tanks," Zhang told AFP. ers, given that anxiety among documents including Admin- Officer and Section Officer shall ance of this Circular. The law could also create foreign businesses could lead pitched for a rate cut on COVID-19 essentials. istrative approval, Technical be personally responsible in Meanwhile, all the Treasury severe compliance issues for to more decoupling. sanction, availability of Funds, this regard. Officers of Kashmir division are UP Finance Minister Suresh Kumar Khanna, who is also a member Pre and Post geo-tagged photo- Moreover, the circular men- directed to adhere to the afore- of the GoM, had on Wednesday said the state is in favour of cutting AFFECTED BUSINESSES COULD LOSE graphs are enclosed and proper tions that in order to over- mentioned instructions in let- taxes on COVID-19 essentials to facilitate patients, but will accept the entire access to the Chinese market, and Chinese mechanism of e-tendering is come the difficulties being ter and spirit. decision of the GST Council on tax rates. " citizens and institutions will need to cut ties with affected NGOs and think tanks," Contd. 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Anantnag is continuously withdrawing excess in the process in Jammu and Kashmir with some Baramulla Blaze 10.35 % Population In J&K Living amounts unauthorizedly and as on date Rs 15 lakh saying they will participate if invited while others has been withdrawn. stating that there was no change in party’s stand. more slowly than lighter fluid or gasoline. “In the backdrop of above, ACD Anantnag has NC MP from South Kashmir, Hassnain Masoodi Within a few minutes, the holes started to melt Below Poverty Line: Survey failed to perform his duties to control his BDOs said that there was no change in the stance and it through the panels of these structures, and the from excess withdrawal (unauthorized) so, Mr. has not been decided yet whether they will partici- warm air inside the house rushed outward, ignit- Agencies unit area, reveals Sustainable Jammu and Kashmir Union Nisar Ahmad Malik, KAS, ACD Anantnag is hereby pate in the meeting. ing the panels and spreading the fire across the Development Goals (SDG) Territory stands at 10.35. placed under suspension with immediate effect “We are firm to our statements. We are sticking roofs. SRINAGAR: At least 10.35 per- Index 2021. Global SDG target reduces at and shall remain attached with the Directorate of to whatever we have said,” he said, adding that the The relative humidity, the wind speed and direc- cent population in Jammu and The report states that the least by half the proportion of Rural Development Kashmir. Mr. Adeel Saleem, party has not changed its mind in this regard. tion only propelled the fire straight toward other Kashmir is living below the global SDG aims to double men, women and children of KAS, Assistant Commissioner Panchayat, Anantnag However, party’s another MP from north far located houses. national poverty line, reveals agricultural productivity by all ages living in poverty in all shall hold the charge of ACD Anantnag in addition Kashmir, Muhammad Akbar Lone stated that they “After the first LPG spark,” a police officer part Sustainable Development 2030. its dimensions according to to his own duties till further orders,” the order said. have decided to attend the meeting, if they will be of the rescue mission says, “there were around 4 Goals (SDG) Index 2021. It reveals that the indica- national definitions. In a separate order, it said that perusal of invited again. LPG gas cylinder blasts from various houses that A survey conducted by Niti tors have been selected based Further, only 4.20 percent NREGA Soft on 08-04-2021 revealed that District “The party has not held a meeting so far in this further abetted the fire.” Aayog reveals that over 10.35 on the availability of data at of households with any usual Baramulla has withdrawn an amount of Rs. 1.91 regard. But, we MPs have decided to participate in Soon, it became obvious to the witnesses that percent of the population in the sub-national level and to member covered by a health crores from Common account MNREGA (eFMS, the meeting in case we will be invited by the com- the blaze was approaching from everywhere and J&K is living below the na- ensure comparability across scheme or health insurance Material & Wages) unauthorizedly. mission for the meeting next time,” he said. that it was impossible to save the colony from that tional poverty line while just States and UTs. are there in UT. Similarly, the ACD has failed to provide proper Pertinently, the Delimitation Commission for inferno. 4.20 percent of households “Tamil Nadu and Delhi are This target corresponds reason and give block- wise and GP- wise data in- Jammu and Kashmir convened its first meeting “It was suddenly much darker,” Altaf continues. with any usual member are the top performers among the to the global SDG target that dicating the blocks withdrawing excess amount with Associate Members at its office in New Delhi “Everyone had their flashlights and torches on. covered by a health scheme States and the UTs. J&K stands aims to implement nationally against the funds released, it further states. on February 18, 2021 to discuss delimitation of The sky above the blazing colony had become an or health insurance. on 7th rank among Union appropriate social protection According to the order, the district is continuously Assembly constituencies in the Union Territory. orange ball but waning into absolute black. The It was also stated that Territories with scoring 69 systems and measures for all. withdrawing the amount unauthorizedly and as However, the MPs from Kashmir region stayed plume from the fire had billowed upward and then Jammu and Kashmir was pro- against the national average The Niti Aayog data reveals on date Rs 2.04 crores has been withdrawn. away from the meetings called by the delimitation fell earthward again. The burning sound was more ducing over 2339.65 kilogram of 60,” it reads. that 4.30 percent of house- “In the backdrop of above, ACD Baramulla has commission here, saying that they didn’t receive ferocious than the flames.” hectares of rice and wheat an- As per the SDG index, holds of Jammu and Kashmir failed to perform his duties to control his BDOs any any intimation in this regard—(Agencies) When the blaze thawed a bit due to “the joint ef- nually in accordance with per the national poverty line in were living in Kacha houses. from excess withdrawal (unauthorizedly) so, Mr. forts by the local youth, firemen, police and army”, Yaar Ali Khan (KAS), ACD Baramulla is hereby Parties Demand everyone could feel their mind grinding against placed under suspension with immediate effect Instead of helping the people who have been what happened, desperate to whittle it down into LG Sets June 30 Singh, DGP; Shaleen Kabra, Principal Secretary to and shall remain attached with the Directorate suffering from 2019, the government is pushing a simple explanation of what went wrong, who the Government, Home Department; Shailendra of Rural Development Kashmir. Mr. Gulzar the people to the wall, Bukhari said. should be blamed, what could be learned. district-wise appraisal of the Covid situation Kumar, Principal Secretary to the Government, Ahmad KAS, Assistant Commissioner Panchayat, He said the decision should be revoked espe- There were many credible answers, specific and suggested a host of measures needed to be im- Public Works (R&B) Department; Nitishwar Baramulla shall hold the charge of ACD Baramulla cially since the people in the Valley were suffering mistakes to call out. But it was easy to worry that, plemented to bring down the positivity rate across Kumar, Principal Secretary to the Lt Governor; in addition to his own duties till further orders,” economically. given the scale of this particular disaster. The prin- the Union Territory, an official spokesperson said. Ranjan Prakash Thakur, Principal Secretary to the the order said. This arbitrary decision of charging property tax cipal takeaways might be only humility and terror. Emphasizing on conducting the vaccination Government, Industries & Commerce Department; Meanwhile, in a separate order, the govern- from the local residents should be revoked im- “No one can be blamed for this particular disas- drive on mission mode, the LG, he said fixed June Pandurang K Pole, Divisional Commissioner ment has suspended 11 BDOs for unauthorized mediately. People should not be made to suffer. ter,” a local standing in the backdrop of his gutted 30, 2021 as a deadline for the 100% saturation of Kashmir; Ms. Sheetal Nanda, Secretary to the withdrawal of funds (excess) from e-FMS account People are in distress for the last two years as they house says. the first dose of vaccination for 45 and above age Government, Social Welfare Department; Vijay in Noorkhah, Parenpillan, Singhpora, Sopore, have suffered economically. The government insti- “If one would’ve visited this locality before this group. Sinha, he said, further directed the officials Kumar, IGP Kashmir; Dr. Raghav Langer, Divisional Uri, Wagoora of district Baramulla and Sogam, tutions or agencies rather than helping the people incident, it was clearly visible that there were no to ensure that 30% of the targeted population fall- Commissioner Jammu; Deputy Commissioners Pahalgam, Bijbehara, Breng, Larnoo, Verinag blocks are giving them more trouble by such decisions, he fire gaps maintained between residential struc- ing under the 18-44 age group is inoculated with and SPs, attended the meeting, in person and of district Anantnag. said. tures and that was the reason why the fire blazed the first dose by July 15th, 2021. through virtual mode. The Block Development Officers are hereby Bukhari said it seems the decision has been tak- the whole of the colony.” The official spokesperson said that the LG took placed under suspension with immediate effect en to weaken the people of Jammu and Kashmir The blaze upshot renewed mourning at the note of the decrease in positivity rate being reg- J&K Sees 906 and are attached with the Directorate of Rural economically as well as politically. crack of the dawn. istered in most of the districts and observed that followed by 92 in Budgam. Development Kashmir, the order reads. The Badamibagh Cantonment is a class II can- Wailing women, crying children and sobbing the collaborative efforts from all the stakehold- There are 17,585 active COVID-19 cases in The BDOs include Junaid Amin Bhat (Jr. KAS) tonment established in 1954, covering a total area men arrived in droves to see a major portion of ers, coupled with comprehensive surveillance of Jammu and Kashmir. So far, 2,84,027 patients have BDO (Probationer) Shangus holding additional of 1458.537 acres including civil area of 313.50 their colony lying under the heap of ash. COVID-19, decentralization of healthcare system, recovered from the disease, the officials said. charge of block Sogam, District Anantnag, Shakeeb acres, according to the board’s website. Some of them removed their half-burnt essen- accelerated vaccination drive, rigorous testing for There are 18 confirmed cases of mucormycosis Arsallan(Ir. KAS) BDO (Probationer) Pahalgam, Referring to the rumours in the valley that the tials from under the rubbles of their memories, early case detection, prompt contact tracing, effec- or black fungus in the union territory. No case was District Anantnag, Talat Mahmood Wani (Ur. Centre was planning further reorganisation of checking the damage of the 20 residential houses tive Covid Clinical Management and continuous reported the previous day, they said. (PTI) KAS) BDO Bijbehara, District Anantnag, Muzaffar Jammu and Kashmir, the PDP spokesperson asked that are no more visible. Around 35 families are left augmentation of healthcare infrastructure, human Hussain Wani, BDO (Jr. KÁS) Breng, holding addi- the administration to come out with facts. without a roof overhead. resources and the committed efforts of Doctors, Series Of Political tional charge of block Larnoo, District Anantnag, If they are only rumours, then the government “One victim of this blaze had been saving for the Paramedics, and other corona warriors have yield- The possibility of Prime Minister Narendra Modi Umar Bashir, (Ir. KAS) BDO (Probationer) Verinag, should have come forward to dispel these ru- last 10 years for his daughter’s wedding,” Ibrahim ed favourable results in controlling the spread of chairing the meeting is not ruled out, the officials District Anantnag, Nassir Ahmad I/C BDO mours. Some high-ranking official should come says. “And now, that money, the newly bought coronavirus in J&K said. Noorkhah, District Baramulla, Hilal Ahmad Bhat, on record and tell the people that these are all wedding clothes, their dreams, everything has “Corona Warriors, Front-line workers, citi- The state units of the BJP and the Congress are (Jr. KAS), BDO Parenpillan, District Baramulla, rumours and assure the people so that there is no been turned into ash just like their house.” zens and the entire team of J&K Administration also likely to be part of these discussions which Sheeba Inayat, (Jr. KAS), BDO Singhpora, District uncertainty, he said. To provide relief to the victims of this blaze, the worked hard to save lives and secure our future,” are seen among a slew of measures to restore de- Baramulla, Fahmeeda Bano I/C BDO Sopore District The National Conference also expressed dis- Baramulla administration has asked the Tehsildar, Sinha said, as per official spokesperson. mocracy in the Union Territory that was formed Baramulla, Mohd. Aarif Shah, (Dr. KAS) BDO may over the alleged imposition and charging of Accounts Officer, Revenue Officer, and Senior “Next few days are crucial in terms of mak- by bifurcating Ladakh on August 5, 2019 when the (Probationer) Uri, District Baramulla and Abdul property tax by the Cantonment board, saying the Police Officers to review the damage and estimate ing further improvements in all indicators of the Centre abrogated special status of the erstwhile Rashid Gar al 1/c BDO Wagoora, District Baramulla. people are in dire straits and lack the capacity to the relief cost. Covid containment measures. With optimum uti- Jammu and Kashmir. Director Rural Development Department pay the tax. “We’ll provide compensation to these families lization of testing and vaccination capacities, strict Barring Bukhari, other leaders have also served Kashmir has been asked to make suitable alterna- Expressing concern over the new wave of as soon as possible,” Ghulam Mohammad Chopan, adherence of SoPs, following Covid Appropriate a spell of detention following the August 2019 tive arrangements to look after the charge of these anxiety created among people by the property NaibTehsildar Baramulla told Kashmir Observer. Behaviour in letter and spirit, and by working 24x7, decision. blocks. tax notices being served to them by the canton- “For now, these victims have been provided we can address the challenges of Covid pandemic,” The NC and six other parties including its arch In a separate order, the government has an- ment, NC youth leader Ahsan Pardesi castigated temporary shelter by the administration with all he added. rival PDP and People’s Conference had joined nounced the suspension of BDO Shopian Muzaffar the cantonment authorities on pressuring the essential services like food and medical attention On areas with low vaccination rate, Sinha, as per hands last year ahead of the District Development Ahmad Sheikh also. He has been attached with people to pay exorbitant property tax. in neighbouring parts of Noorbagh, Baramulla.” the official spokesperson directed the concerned Commission polls and the alliance surged way Directorate of Rural Development Department Prevailing condition of people is not condu- Even though there wasn’t any damage to human DCs to strategize a comprehensive plan in coordi- ahead of BJP and its allies including JKAP by bag- Kashmir. cive for levying taxes as the local economy and life and all the affected families are together, they nation with the Police and Civil administration to ging 110 seats out of 280. The BJP was the single individual incomes have suffered major reverses still feel trapped. accelerate the vaccination drive. Districts with the largest party with 75 seats and the NC won 67 Gusty Windstorm since the 2014 deluge, the condition was further The slight smoke blooming erratically around scope of improvement need to go some extra mile seats within the alliance. also respite from heat wave in Jammu, the win- compounded by the subsequent tumultuous situ- the rumble of houses, the impregnable riot of to achieve desirable results. The political mainstream of the union territory, ter capital of J&K, as it recorded a maximum of 37.3 ation, and series of clampdown and COVID-19 in- burned walls, charred woods and excessive heat “Ensure no Social gatherings, Marriages, and especially those having a strong base in the valley, degrees Celsius against previous day’s 41.9 degrees duced lock down, he said. are enough to keep on traumatising the wailing community programmes, takes place without has been critical of successive administrations of Celsius. With rainfall overnight, the temperature in Pardesi said the measures have panicked the victims, maybe forever. prior permissions. Constitute Joint teams of Police, the union territory for neglecting the demands of Jammu was around two degrees less than the nor- middle and lower middle class families in the en- District Administration and Health department for the people and raising questions on the develop- mal for this time of the year there, the official said. tire stretch of Srinagar falling within the jurisdic- Govt To Cover Special enforcement drives and spreading continu- ment slogan raised post August 2019. Meanwhile, Qazigund recorded 33.0 degrees tion of the cantonment. Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY). ous awareness through announcements regarding Celsius, Pahalgam 30 degrees Celsius while What is adding salt to the wound is the unilat- The announcement regarding it was made by J&K adherence of Covid appropriate behaviour, be- Bifurcation of J&K Kokernag witnessed 32.3 degrees Celsius, more eral evaluation of properties and assessment of the Lieutenant Governor’s Advisor Baseer Ahmad Khan, sides conducting door-to-door vaccination and keep their political boggy relevant and to serve than previous day’s temperature there, the official amounts to be paid, he said. who paid a visit to Noorbagh Baramulla on Friday involving community elders to complement the their political interests. “Only selfish people fuel said. The NC leader said it is uncalled for to ask peo- and assured the fire affected families of support by Administration’s efforts,” the LG, as per the official rumours. Bifurcation of J&K is just a rumour noth- The border town Kupwara recorded a maximum ple to pay taxes amidst sulking economy and high the LG- led dispensation. spokesperson directed the DCs. ing else,” he said. temperature of 34.5 degrees Celsius, the highest rates of unemployment. The Advisor provided cheques worth Rs 50,000 He said the LG also stressed on notifying Micro- The J&K LG said what he was saying was “with temperature in Kashmir. The government had already decided not to levy among each affected family as an immediate relief containment zones on scientific parameters to en- full responsibility and people have understood World famous skiing and tourist resort Gulmarg property tax in civil areas earlier. Why are people and also announced one month free ration among sure its effective outcome. He also asked the police what he means.” in north Kashmir recorded a maximum of 23.5 de- living in cantonment areas being singled out and the victim families, an official spokesperson said department to distribute face masks amongst the Replying to a query about troop movement in grees Celsius, the official added. discriminated upon? Friday. Khan, he said, also assured that more finan- violators at checkpoints. Kashmir, he said that this gives no signal about The weather office has forecast light to moder- When in current times banks are restructuring cial support shall be provided out of the Disaster “The message should be clear that the aim is not anything. “Paramilitary forces had gone to West ate thunderstorms with rain for next few days. loans how can anyone think of property taxes. Management Fund and under other similar schemes. only penalizing but care and protecting the people. Bengal for poll duty and they are returning now. Regarding Ladakh, the officials said that the Till board members were there, nothing of this “Furthermore, the Advisor directed the Deputy They need to be aware that the restrictions are for Some 60 companies were allotted to J&K and they weather will remain partly to generally cloudy. “No was initiated. Just after the board got disbanded, Commissioner to undertake a holistic assessment their welfare and safety,” he said, as per official are returning. Many jawans were also under quar- forecast of any significant weather in the coming the cantonment authorities thought of such un- so that they can be covered under PMAY housing spokesperson. antine and they too are returning,” LG Sinha said days,” he added. warranted act, he added. scheme and SDRF relief. He also directed to ensure Stressing on effective operationalization of adding that whenever there has been Amarnath Meanwhile, gusty windstorm blew away roof- Pardesi urged the defense ministry to take cog- that every type of possible assistance is provided to Covid Care Centres in Panchayats, the LG instruct- Yatra in J&K such troop movements are a routine. tops of several houses, uprooted trees, damaged nisance of the matter and put a halt on the exercise ameliorate their sufferings,” the official spokesper- ed the DCs and CMOs to fix the responsibilities for To a query whether J&K government would go vehicles and disrupted electricity supply in sev- to ensure that local populace does not suffer on son said. proper functioning of these centres with all requi- ahead with the Amarnath Yatra this year despite eral parts of the Valley. The scary videos of the any account. On the occasion, he said, the Advisor was apprised site facilities and its maintenance. Covid pandemic, he said that the administra- windstorm showing rooftops being blown away Jammu and Kashmir Apni Party (JKAP) provin- about the condition and the issues these families are “Now, as the impact of the Covid has been con- tion led by him took a series of steps to contain in Pulwama and Srinagar went viral on social net- cial president, Kashmir, Mohammad Ashraf Mir facing in the aftermath of the incident. trolled a greater extent, it has to be ensured that the spread of Covid and they succeeded largely. working websites Facebook and Twitter. also took a strong exception over the reports of “The Advisor gave a patient hearing to the suffer- Covid management measures and developmen- “Nothing is more important than human lives. In According to reports, several structures, includ- levying of property tax by the board. ers and assured that every possible support shall be tal activities must go together following all SoPs. the days ahead, Covid situation will be better. After ing residential houses and vehicles were damaged In a statement issued here, Mir said such arbi- provided for their immediate rehabilitation. He said We have to accelerate development work & build analysing the situation threadbare, decision will be in Pulwama, Shopian and Kulgam districts of south trary decisions will only tend to create more prob- that the Lieutenant Governor is personally monitor- a strong economy with Innovative, Concrete and taken on whether to hold annual pilgrimage,” Kashmir. lems for the people who are facing the brunt of ing the relief and rehabilitation of the affected fami- resolute policies and its implementation,” the LG On Assembly polls and the delimitation process, LG Similar reports were also received from lockdowns due the prevailing pandemic across the lies,” the official spokesperson said. said, as per official spokesperson. Sinha said that Prime Minister Narendera Modi has Baramulla and Budgam districts. In Pattan, many country. The fire victims, he said, thanked the LG and his “Basic amenities must be made available to the announced at the Lal Qila that once the delimitation cars were damaged after the trees fell on them. The people living within the jurisdiction of Advisor for their personal intervention and their ef- people. Maximum services should be made avail- commission would finish its exercise, J&K will witness Badamibagh Cantonment area have had their forts to extend immediate relief to the sufferers. able on-line, focus should be on face-less service Assembly polls. “Let the Delimitation Commission With No MPs ancestors living there for ages and now all of a Meanwhile, the Divisional Commissioner (Div (PAGD) -- of which the PDP as well as the NC are delivery on time,” he added. submit its report,” he said. About NC’s participation in sudden, they are asked to pay taxes for their own Com) Kashmir, Pandurang K Pole accompanied by constituents -- over the issue. The LG, as per the official spokesperson also the Delimitation process, he said if NC takes part in properties. It is totally absurd and excruciating for Deputy Commissioner Baramulla Bhupinder Kumar, directed the DCs to submit the report on the con- the exercise, they will fulfill their responsibility. “I cannot say anything on behalf of the alliance. the residents living there, he said. SSP Rayees Ahmad Bhat and other concerned func- struction of community toilets in their respective Asked whether militancy has been curbed in J&K, However, as far as the PDP is concerned, I want to Mir said the developmental works in these areas tionaries also visited the fire affected families, the districts. the LG said that the tourist arrivals suggest that peace tell you one thing that it is not about the alliance have been always carried out by the state govern- official spokesperson said. “Directions were also passed regarding estab- is prevailing in Kashmir and there is no law and order taking part in it or not. It is the decision of the indi- ment and no minuscule role has been played by The Div Com, he said, took first hand appraisal of lishment of offices and accommodations for DDC situation. “No doubt a few incidents of violence have vidual parties of the alliance,” he said. the Cantonment authorities. the situation during which the fire victims apprised Chairpersons; identification of youth for exten- taken place, but local militant recruitment is down. The PDP cannot participate in the proceedings of He urged the central government to intervene in the advisor about their condition besides extend- sion of benefits of Mumkin scheme under Mission We have an upper hand on militants. Security forces the commissions as the party has no members in the matter and allow the general public in these ar- ing their issues and demands. Pole, he said, gave a Youth; Hostels for wards of martyrs of Police, Para- are maintaining a close coordination. A handful of Parliament or in the legislative assembly, he said. eas to live in amity as they have been economically patient hearing and assured that every kind of pos- Military and Army; completion of pending works people are trying to disrupt the peace but the gov- “The way the commission has been designed, devastated by the viciousness of the pandemic and sible support shall be provided for their immediate identified under Back to Village programme; train- ernment is committed to defeat them and act as per only elected representatives are part of the exer- are unable to pay such heavy taxes. rehabilitation. ing of para-medical and other frontline workers; the law,” he said. cise. The PDP as of now has no MP or legislator, so “Meanwhile, P K Pole directed the Deputy clearing pendency under PMGKP,” he added. Replying to query that some people were alleg- we cannot participate in the process,” he said. 4 Friends To Commissioner to conduct a proper assessment of The official spokesperson further said that ing discrimination against Jammu, he said that in “As far as the NC’’s participation is concerned, that on the repeated requests from the family the damage so that the victims are rehabilitated un- Sinha also passed specific directions to speed a democracy there is a freedom of expression but I think it is that party only that can answer this of missing Scholar, police today called all the four der different welfare programmes sponsored by the up the process for identification of beneficiaries that doesn’t mean, “Whatever people would say question,” he said. friends of the Scholar to police station Kangan. administration,” the official spokesperson said, add- under the Special Scheme ‘SASCM’ envisaged by would become government policy.” “My tenure is While the PDP has no MP in the Lok Sabha, its The sources said Narco-Analysis tests will be ing “He also directed to provide essential items as an the Government for Families which have lost witness that not a single decision has been taken MPs in the Rajya Sabha have either completed conducted on all these four persons. These tests immediate relief and take appropriate measures for their bread earner during pandemic. by my administration where one can smell dis- their term or were expelled. will be performed in Western State of Gujarat. their time being shelter,” He said that the LG also gathered inputs and crimination. Gone are the days of discrimination. Asked to comment over the remarks of Assam Narco-analysis test involves the intravenous ad- feedbacks from the participants of the meetings Jammu and Kashmir are two eyes of the govern- Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma that the im- ministration of a drug (such as sodium pentothal, Engineer Nabbed on the present Covid scenario. ment,” he said. migrant Muslims should follow family planning scopolamine and sodium amytal) that causes the and caught the JE red handed while demanding Meanwhile, Atal Dullo, Financial Commissioner, norms for population control, Bukhari said Sarma subject to enter into various stages of anaesthesia. and accepting the bribe from the complainant. The Health and Medical Education Department gave a 2 ACDs, 12 BDOs was not the first person to say something like that. A top police official from the district confirmed amount of bribe to the tune of Rs. 6000 was also detailed briefing on scientific data-driven analysis that BDO Pahalgam, BDO Sogam, BDO Breng, “We have been hearing many people, especially that all the four friends will be taken to Gujurat for recovered on the spot,” the ACB spokesperson said. and other important aspects of the Covid manage- BDO Bijbehara, BDO Larnoo and BDO Verinag have BJP leaders, say this for some years now. There is Narco Test. The accused engineer, he said, was arrested and ment. He informed that the positivity rate of J&K made excess payment and violated the conditions no sense in finding any sense in these remarks,” he “Most probably, a Police party will leave for taken into custody by the ACB team. has moved down to 2.2%. of release of payments. said. Gujarat accompanying these four persons tomor- “After the arrest searches were also conducted in Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar, Advisor to Lt Governor; However, he has not provided the names of row where they will undergo Narco Analysis Test,” the premises of the accused. Further investigation Dr. Arun Kumar Mehta, Chief Secretary; Dilbag concerned BDOs, it said, adding that the district NC MPs Divided he said. is in progress,” the bureau spokesperson added. 11 Saturday | 12.06.2021 SPORTS

27 Face Punishment For Hosting Rashid Khan Helps 'Unprofessional' Ultra-Marathon Sports Ministry That Killed 21 Runners Qalandars To 10-Run Launches Athlete Injury Victory Over Zalmi In PSL

Agencies Fast bowler Imran Khan Management System claimed 3-28 and leg-spinner ABU DHABI: The competition- Imran Tahir picked up the key Press Trust of India leading Lahore Qalandars had a wickets of Martin Guptill and 10-run win over Peshawar Zalmi Afghanistan’s Najibullah Zadran, NEW DELHI: Sports Minister Kiren as the second game in the first who both scored 11 runs each as Rijiju on Friday launched an ambi- double-header since the resump- Azam was kept in check by the tious initiative to provide world tion of the Pakistan Super League Multan bowlers. class treatment and rehabilitation finished in the early hours of Fri- Azam took his time to settle to elite athletes injured during day morning. down and got little support from competition or training. The Qalandars slipped to 25-4 the other end to challenge the The Centralised Athlete Injury after 7 1/2 overs before Ben Dunk target. Azam raised his 18th half Management System (CAIMS) (48) and Tim David combined in century in the PSL off 45 balls but aims to provide inputs on preven- an 81-run partnership to re-set his five fours and four sixes in the tion, diagnosis and high quality the innings. David, who finished end were not enough to carry his treatment and rehabilitation to unbeaten on 64 from 36 balls, team home. Press Trust of India thin shorts and T-shirts, according athletes on time and maintain re- then shared a late 47-run stand Khan claimed all his three to media reports. cords for mapping their injury via with James Faulkner (22) to lift wickets in the last over and was BEIJING: Twenty-seven people, Baiyin ruling Communist Party an Online Athlete Management the Qalandars to 170-8. on a hat trick when he dismissed including several senior munici- of China (CPC) secretary Su Jun and System. Faulkner took two wickets in Thisara Perera and captain Imad pal government officials, faced Baiyin mayor Zhang Xuchen are This system, to be run by the his first over, the second of the Wasim off successive deliveries. disciplinary punishment or among those who have been given Sports Authority of India (SAI) in injury of athletes. It is something Indian Olympic Association innings, to have Peshawar in Qasim Akram denied Khan the criminal charges after being held disciplinary punishment, state- collaboration with the leading long desired by one and all. This is President Narinder Batra lauded early trouble before Rashid Khan hat trick before offering a tame responsible for hosting an "un- run Xinhua news agency reported. medical experts of the country, a centralised platform where we the Sports Ministry and the Sports took a pair in the 10th to keep the catch off the last ball at extra professional" ultra-marathon race Zhang Wenling was sacked will be applied initially to the de- will have a common and uniform Authority of India for the initiative. Qalandars in control. cover. in Gansu province last month in as the magistrate of the Jingtai velopmental group of athletes for injury and rehabilitation manage- "A lack of communication be- Rashid returned 5-20 to re- South African Rilee Rossouw which 21 runners died, local au- County, while Jingtai party secre- the 2024 Paris Olympics and will ment system." tween athletes and medical pro- strict Peshawar to 160-8, despite smashed seven fours in his quick- thorities announced on Friday. tary Li Zuobi, who has died after broaden to others later on. He said sports science in India viders leads to devastating injuries A 100-kilometre cross-country the mishap, was exempted from "I have seen athletes whose is still in a nascent state and need to athletes, hinders their recovery mountain race in the north-west- punishment. careers have been damaged or improvement. and leads to re-injury and that af- ern province of Gansu turned The tragedy was caused by a shortened due to lack of timely "We want to be a sporting pow- fects their career," Batra said. deadly on May 22 as freezing rains, sudden change in weather and the and proper treatment of even erhouse and to have a world class "I would like to emphasise that high winds and hail suddenly hit province had set up an investiga- common injuries. For some inju- injury management is an integral the confidentiality of the injury of the competitors. Twenty-one peo- tion team to look further into the ries, treatment is not available in part of that. Injury management is the athletes should be maintained ple, including China's well known cause of the incident, Baiyin City our country and athletes will have a part of that (sports science). We and should never be made public." ultra-marathon runner Liang Jing, mayor Zhang Xuchen, who was to go abroad. So, this is a humble need an excellent and professional Sports Secretary Ravi Mittal, SAI were killed in the tragedy. among the punished, had said. beginning to address that," Rijiju injury management of the athletes." Director General Sandip Pradhan, "Non-standard and unprofes- "As the organiser of the event, said in an online event. "We will need upgradation and IOA Secretary General Rajiv Mehta, sional event operations led to the we feel a deep sense of guilt and "I hope this initiative will lead improvisation in many things and renowned orthopaedic surgeons accident," read the investigation remorse. We express our deep to a system where we will have that is how we will learn to make like SKS Marya, Anant Joshi and Din- report announced at a press con- condolences and sympathies to a professional way of managing this a success." shaw Pardiwala were also present. ference held in Lanzhou, capital of the bereaved families and the vic- Gansu province. tims," he said. A total of 172 people partici- The tragedy had evoked public pated in the mountain marathon. anger on Chinese social media, While eight sustained minor in- with criticism mainly directed at Bhuvneshwar Kumar has been named juries, 151 were confirmed safe. the Baiyin government for lack of Most competitors were wearing contingency planning. Dhawan’s deputy. Five players have received their maiden India call up for the series including K Gowtham, Devdutt Padikkal, Nitish Spain Vaccinates EURO Rana, Ruturaj Gaekwad and Chetan Sakariya.

2020 Team After COVID Shoaib Malik’s 48-ball 73. fire 44 off 24 balls and it looked In the earlier game, Babar like Multan could cross the 200- Outbreak Scare Azam’s unbeaten half century run mark. Humbled To Lead went in vain as Multan Sultans Rossouw and captain Moham- Agencies defeated defending champion mad Rizwan (29) shared a 68-run Karachi Kings by 12 runs. third wicket stand off 39 balls MADRID: Worried that a coronavirus outbreak could derail My Country, Says Azam hit 85 off 63 balls, but as Multan reached 107-2 by the its chances at the European Championship, Spain sent in Multan held Karachi to 164-7 halfway stage. the army on Friday to vaccinate the national football team through some disciplined seam But Karachi hit back through three days before its opening match at the tournament. and spin bowling. Thisara Perera, who bagged 2-12 Medics from Spain’s Armed Forces administered After being put into bat, Mul- off his three overs as Rossouw the shots at the team’s training facility near Madrid. tan did well in the end to push its sliced a catch to long on and “We have had the privilege and the good for- SHIKHAR total to 176-5 with left-handed Rizwan was run-out in the same tune that the government decided to vaccinate Khushdil Shah remaining un- over while attempting a needless us,” said Spain midfielder Thiago, who was in- beaten on 44 off 32 balls. second run. fected with COVID-19 last year. “While this is great news for us, I hope that we don’t have any adverse effects before the match.” DHAWAN Spain will play Sweden in Seville on Mon- Fearing COVID, David Warner day in its opening Euro 2020 match. Some people who receive vaccines can Press Trust of India & Marcus Stoinis Pull Out experience fever and tiredness, but many do not have any side effects. NEW DELHI: Handed responsibility to lead the In- Of UK’s The Hundred The government allowed the football dian team on the Sri Lanka tour, opener Shikhar team to be vaccinated ahead of schedule Dhawan on Friday said he feels humbled after Press Trust of India The upcoming tours clash with in Spain, which is maintaining a strict being appointed captain of the national side. The Hundred which is scheduled order based on age. Currently, no one India will play three ODIs and as many T20s MELBOURNE: Star Australian open- to be held between July and Au- under 40 years old is eligible for a shot. in Colombo starting July 13. The selectors picked er David Warner and all-rounder gust. Spain has also given special per- a bunch of fresh faces for the Sri Lanka series on Marcus Stoinis have pulled out of the “It is obviously disappointing mission for its athletes heading to Thursday as the main team is in the UK for the inaugural edition of ‘The Hundred’ to lose players with the ability the Tokyo Olympics to receive vac- World Test Championship final and five Tests as the England and Wales Cricket of David and Marcus, but the re- cinations against the virus. Spain’s against England. Board gears up for more withdraw- alities of COVID means there are preparations for Europe’s biggest “Humbled by the opportunity to lead my country. Thank als in wake of the challenges posed practicalities that are difficult for national football tournament were you for all your wishes,” tweeted Dhawan. The 35-year-old has by COVID-19 pandemic. some overseas players to over- thrown off this week after captain played 34 Tests, 145 ODIs and 65 T20s. Bhuvneshwar Kumar has Warner and Stoinis, who re- come,” the ECB said in a state- Sergio Busquets and defender Di- been named Dhawan’s deputy. Five players have received their turned home from COVID-rav- ment on Thursday. ego Llorente both tested positive. Llor- maiden India call up for the series including K Gowtham, Devdutt aged India after the suspension of “Replacement overseas play- ente’s subsequent tests have come back Padikkal, Nitish Rana, Ruturaj Gaekwad and Chetan Sakariya. the IPL last month, were named ers will be signed by Southern negative so his initial positive result may have been er- in Australia’s preliminary squads Brave, and we look forward to roneous. The team said he may be able to return soon. for the limited over tours to the The Hundred showcasing world- West Indies and Bangladesh. class cricket this summer.” As ‘A’ Team Coach, Made Sure Every With ‘Carrom Ball’ In Armoury, Player On Tour Got A Game: Rahul Dravid Press Trust of India a time when they did not have the Krishnappa Gowtham Ready To Soar required knowledge on fitness and NEW DELHI: Widely credited for envied the more athletic Australians Press Trust of India manner I know best." creating India’s talent pool at the and South Africans, Dravid said. Gowtham also feels enriched af- under-19 and A level, former captain Now in charge of the National NEW DELHI: Krishnappa Gowtham ter being part of the senior Indian and NCA Director Rahul Dravid says Cricket Academy, Dravid has played was nicknamed "Bhajji" by his team set-up during the home series during his stint as coach with these a key role in producing the next gen- teammates during his early years against England earlier this year. He teams, he made sure that every crick- eration of cricketers and a reserve and he has adored Ravichandran was one of the net bowlers during eter who toured got a game unlike his pool which is the envy of India’s op- Ashwin's cricketing philosophy but the four-Test series. playing days. ponents. the all-rounder's skill-sets, includ- "It's always good to bowl to the Dravid will be head coach of a In his playing days, Dravid said the ing the "carrom ball", is his own cus- best in the country and you get to Shikhar Dhawan-led Indian team awareness just wasn’t there. tomised version. learn a lot. Obviously it was a great that will tour Sri Lanka for a white- “Playing on the beach and play- Gowtham is among the six un- experience being in the Indian set- ball series next month. He doesn’t ing on the road doesn’t make you a capped players picked for India's the doosra? swers are short and precise. up and bowling to quality players." travel with the A and U-19 squads cricketer. It makes you someone who white-ball tour of Sri Lanka, com- "No I don't bowl doosra but I With Moeen Ali starting off dur- With 12 five-wicket hauls in any more but it was he who made loves the game. That’s what we had. prising three ODIs and three T-20 bowl the carrom ball," Gowtham, ing CSK's IPL campaign, Gowtham first-class cricket apart from im- sure all the squad members played We had a lot of people who loved the matches between July 13 and July 25. who has 166 first-class, 70 List A didn't get a look-in but never did pressive batting strike-rates of 141 on tours. game,” Dravid said. "You live a dream for years and now and 42 T20 wickets, replied. the pressure of Rs 9.25 crore bid plus (50 over) and nearly 160 (T20) “I tell them upfront, if you come “Unless you give that guy a proper it has come true and you can't be more Has he developed the carrom price made it unnerving for him. in the white ball format, Gowtham's on an A tour with me, you will not matting wicket or a turf wicket, un- happier," was Gowtham's first reac- ball watching its finest exponent "I had no pressure going into the rise can also be attributed to the fact leave here without playing a game. less you give him some half-decent tion when PTI caught up with him. Ravichandran Ashwin? IPL. Absolutely not. In a tournament that he plays for one of the finest I’ve had that personal experience my- coaching, some half-decent fitness A consistent performer for a for- "I developed it on my own. If you like IPL, you have to back yourself domestic teams, Karnataka. self as a kid: going on an A tour and assistance- where was all this in the midable Karnataka side, Gowtham have to play at the highest level, and not worry about the game. You "It really has helped that I have not getting an opportunity to play is 1990s and the 2000s? There was hit the headlines when Chennai Su- you need to develop skills on your play the game not the price tag," he been a part of a very strong Kar- terrible,” Dravid ESPNcricinfo’s ‘The no access to it. We were starved of per Kings broke the bank to win his own. In my junior days, I have been was crisp in his reply. nataka unit. It's not just about Cricket Monthly’. is no guarantee you’ll get a chance knowledge. services after an intense bidding war coached by Erapalli Prasanna sir also. From 'Captain Cool' Mahendra strength but also the fact that it's a “You’ve done well, you scored 700- again. So you tell people upfront: “Even in terms of fitness, we used and now at 32, the lanky all-rounder "Obviously, you do look up to a leg- Singh Dhoni, the most precious very happy unit. 800 runs, you go, and you don’t get this is the best 15 and we are playing to look at the Australians and South has got his maiden India call-up. end like Ashwin. I love Ashwin's mind- advice that he got was to "enjoy his "We all enjoy each other's com- a chance to show what you’re good them. This is not about the supposed Africans and we used to look at their "Starting off in my career I used set and approach towards the game," game", something that the former pany which I have always looked at. And then you’re back to square best XI. At U-19, we make five-six fitness trainers, and what did we to mimic Bhajji Paa (Harbhajan the reticent cricketer answered. India skipper tells all his juniors. forward to and it's a privilege," one from the selectors’ point of view, changes between games if we can,” get? ‘Don’t do too much gym, your Singh) and my teammates would Like his teammates from Karna- "Mahi bhai had one key advice. Gowtham said about the team that in because the next season you have to he said. body will become stiff. Bowl, bowl call me Bhajji," Gowtham recol- taka, who have gone on to play for You have to be in the present and recent years has had Manish Pandey, score those 800 runs again. Indian cricketers are now among and bowl. Run rounds and laps’,” he lected during the interaction. India, Gowtham also speaks with enjoy the game. He told me to stick KL Rahul, Karun Nair, and Prasidh “It is not easy to do that, so there the fittest in the world but there was recalled. So like Bhajji, does he also bowl a lot of clarity even though his an- to my natural game and do it in the Krishna making the national team. OUTPOST Saturday | 12.06.2021 12 Lakshadweep Filmmaker SC Postpones INI CET Booked For Sedition Exam 2021 by a Month Over 'Biological Weapons' Comments Agenceis

he Lakshadweep Police on Thursday booked filmmaker Aisha Sulthana on se- Tdition charges following a complaint by a BJP leader that she spread false news about the spread of COVID-19 in the Union territory during a TV debate. The complaint was filed by the BJP's Lakshadweep unit president Abdul Khader. Sulthana hails from Agenceis Chetiath island in Lakshadweep. According to the FIR lodged by the Kavaratti po- he Supreme Court Friday termed as "arbi- lice, a case under sections 124A (sedition) and 153B trary" the fixing of June 16 for conducting (hate speech) of the Indian Penal code has been reg- TINI CET 2021 and directed All India Insti- istered against the filmmaker. tute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) to hold the post In his complaint filed with the Kavaratti police on graduate medical entrance test after one month. Wednesday, Khader said Sulthana, during a debate in A vacation bench of Justices Indira Banerjee and a Malayalam TV channel, had alleged that the Central M R Shah disposed of a plea filed by doctors seek- government used biological weapons for the spread ing admission in PG medical and challenging the of COVID-19 in Lakshadweep. notification of fixing June 16 as date of INI CET The BJP leader, in his complaint, has alleged that 2021. The bench said that having regard to the diffi- Sulthana's statement was an anti-national act, which culty faced by the candidates due to the examination tarnished the “patriotic image” of the Central gov- and many placed far way due to COVID duty from the ernment. He sought action against her. examination centre, the exam needs to be postponed. Earlier in the day, the BJP staged a protest in the Around 80,000 candidates are vying for 815 seats islands seeking action against the filmmaker. in the national level examination which is being held A Lakshadweep-based model and actor, Aisha by AIIMS. The 815 seats are spread across 8 institutes Sulthana has worked with several Malayalam film- of AIIMS and JIPMER, Puducherry, NIMHANS, Benga- makers. Lakshadweep has been witnessing pro- luru and PGIMER, Chandigarh. tests by various political parties since the admin- The INI CET 2021 was initially scheduled to be istration started implementing reform measures in held on May 8 but was rescheduled to June 16 due to the islands. Farmers ploughing their paddy field in a village in Tral area of south Kashmir’s Pulwama district on Friday. KO Photo, Abid Bhat the COVID pandemic.

US Delays Use Of India-Made COVID Threatens India's COVID-19 Vaccine Covaxin. PM Modi Meets Amit Regional, Global Ambitions: What It Recommended Us Think-Tank Agenceis will extend our timelines, we are Shah, Nadda Amid committed to bringing Covaxin to HYDERABAD: In a setback to Bharat the US," Dr. Shankar Musunuri, Biotech's COVID-19 vaccine Covax- Chairman of the Board, Chief Ex- in, the US Food and Drug Admin- ecutive Officer and co-founder of Cabinet Reshuffle Buzz istration has "recommended" Ocu- Ocugen said. gen Inc, the US partner of the Indian "This differentiated vaccine is Agenceis vaccine maker, to go for Biologics a critical tool to include in our na- Licence Application (BLA) route tional arsenal given its potential to rime Minister Narendra with additional data, nixing hopes address the SARS-CoV-2 variants, Modi, on Friday, held delib- Agenceis leader. But official complacency, of Emergency Use Authorisation. including the delta variant, and Perations with Home Minister disinclination on the part of gov- Ocugen in a statement on given the unknowns about what Amit Shah and BJP president J.P. ndia's domestic challenges ernment leaders to accept the Thursday announced that as rec- will be needed to protect US popu- Nadda amid speculation about a due to COVID-19 crisis have advice of scientific advisors and ommended by the US FDA, it will lation in the long term," he added. reshuffle in the Union cabinet, an Ibecome a threat to its regional reluctance to ramp up vaccine pro- pursue submission of a biologics li- Ocugen recently announced that exercise Modi has not undertaken and global ambitions, a US think- duction and distribution has seri- cence application (BLA) for Covaxin. it secured exclusive rights to com- since forming the government for tank has observed and warned ously damaged India’s standing, Biologics Licence Application or mercialise Covaxin in Canada and a second time in May 2019. that unless it recovers with the the think-tank report said. BLA, is a "full approval" mechanism has initiated discussions with Health There is also a growing buzz help of allies like the United Haqqani and Pande wrote that by the FDA for drugs and vaccines. Canada for regulatory approval. about the Cabinet expansion in States, the pandemic could im- a year-and-a-half after the start of "The company will no longer The company will pursue expe- Uttar Pradesh after Chief Minister pact the geopolitical balance in the COVID-19 pandemic, China's pursue an Emergency Use Authori- dited authorisation for the vaccine Yogi Adityanath met the BJP top the Indo-Pacific. footprint in South Asia is larger sation (EUA) for Covaxin. The FDA under the Interim Order Respect- brass during his two-day visit to Anupriya Patel who was a minis- taries where, besides the relief As such, it is in the United States' than it was before. Both Pakistan provided feedback to Ocugen re- ing the Importation, Sale and Ad- the national capital. ter in the first Modi government, work carried out by the saffron best interests to help India retain and Sri Lanka are deeply in debt garding the Master File. The com- vertising of Drugs for Use in Rela- Sources, however, added that but was not inducted in the next. organisation during the COVID-19 its status as a pre-eminent power to China, having borrowed heavily pany had previously submitted and tion to COVID-19 in Canada. Modi has been meeting Union There has been no official word pandemic, its performance in the in South Asia, particularly in view from it due to the pandemic. recommended that Ocugen pursue In a statement issued by Bharat ministers in different batches of from the party on these delibera- recent assembly polls were re- of China's efforts to bolster its po- "Unless India, the United States, a BLA submission instead of an EUA Biotech, the company said that late, and Nadda has also been tions. viewed. sition at the expense of the US and and the financial institutions led by application for its vaccine candi- "The USFDA had earlier communi- present there. The BJP has of late engaged in With the party now gearing up India, it said. the democracies provide support, date and requested additional in- cated that no new Emergency Use The deliberations among the the review of its organisation and for the next round of assembly polls The Hudson Institute think-tank the Maldives and Nepal may also formation and data," Ocugen said. Authorisation will be approved for top BJP leaders at the prime min- government works in different in five states early next year, includ- said that at the start of the pandem- turn towards China for assistance," The development may delay the covid vaccines. All applications ister's residence came a day after states. ing in all important Uttar Pradesh, ic, India offered medical assistance they warned. Covaxin launch in the US, Ocugen have to follow the biological li- Shah also met party allies from Ut- Nadda had also held a meet- it is expected to take various mea- to its immediate neighbours and Bipartisan support within the said. Ocugen is in discussions with cense application process, with is tar Pradesh, including Apna Dal's ing with the party general secre- sures to bolster its social equation. followed vaccine diplomacy in the US policy community for India the FDA to understand the addi- the standard process for vaccines." first three months of 2021 which has already mobilised Americans tional information required to sup- Bharat Biotech further stated helped India to project itself as a to help India. The Joe Biden ad- port a BLA submission. The com- that "Covaxin has received EUA's 14 regional leader, advancing its claim ministration has sent oxygen con- pany anticipates that data from an countries with more than 50 coun- of being a global power in waiting. centrators, medicines testing kits, additional clinical trial will be re- tries in process," adding that "No Education Ministry Launches Online Module "There was optimism that India ventilators, and personal protec- quired to support the submission. vaccine manufactured or devel- would be able to counter China's tive equipment to India, and many "Although we were close to oped from India has ever received soft power with its own. Now, US companies and the Indian- finalising our Emergency Use Emergency Use Authorisation or To Track, Re-Enrol Out-Of-School Children however, at least over the short American community have rallied Authorisation application for full licensure from USFDA. When Agenceis STCs must be uploaded at block level groups (SEDG), financial assistance term, India's domestic challenges to India's support, the think-tank submission, we received a rec- approved, it will be a great leap for- under the Block Resource Coordina- has been made available for the first have become a threat to its regional report stated. ommendation from the FDA to ward for vaccines Innovation and NEW DELHI: The Ministry of Educa- tor. A quarterly progress report and a time from the year 2021-22 to con- and global ambitions," wrote Hu- The Hudson Institute recom- pursue a BLA path. While this manufacturing from India." tion on Friday launched an online user manual are shared on the por- tinue their education through open/ sain Haqqani, a former Pakistani mended the Biden Administration module to compile data on out-of- tal," he said. distance learning mode," it stated. Ambassador to Sri Lanka and the offers Covid vaccine doses to In- school children that will facilitate In a letter to education secretaries The letter further said, "The minis- US, and Hudson research scholar dia and other countries in need of age-appropriate admissions for chil- of all states and union territories, the try has developed an online module Aparna Pande. them. In the short term, one way to Delhi Man Fakes Own dren in the 6-14 age group. ministry has sought that the infor- for compiling the data on out-of- Haqqani is currently the direc- help India's economy recover from The ministry also said that for mation regarding out-of-school chil- school children identified by each tor of South and Central Asia at the the impact of the COVID-19 pan- Kidnapping, Demands `3 Lakh out-of-school children in the 16-18 dren, special training centres (STCs) state and UT and their mapping with Hudson Institute. Pande is director, demic would be to reinstate India''s age group, financial assistance will and their progress, as uploaded by STCs on the PRABANDH Portal. The Initiative on the Future of India and Generalized Scheme of Preferences be provided for the first time in the the block resource centre (BRC), be child-wise information of the identi- South Asia at the think-tank. Plus status, which the Donald From Father: Police 2021-22 session to allow them to validated by the district magistrate fied out-of-school children and STCs "The recent surge of COVID-19 Trump administration removed. Agenceis continue their education through or an appropriate officer as autho- is required to be uploaded at the in South Asia challenges India's “A mini-trade deal could be of- open or distance learning mode. rised by the DM. block level under the supervision traditional ability to aid its smaller fered to signal American support NEW DELHI: A 23-year-old man, "Taking care of every student of In- "In order to facilitate age-appro- of block resource coordinator of the neighbours, a change that could, for India's economic recovery,” the who allegedly faked his own kid- dia is our government's top priority. priate admission of out-of-school concerned BRC." in turn, affect India's influence in policy memo said. napping to demand ` 3 lakh from Accordingly, The department of school children in the age group of 6-14 in "For monitoring the progress of its competition with China. Unless Noting that India’s economy un- his father, was traced to Punjab's education and literacy developed an regular schools, financial provisions mainstreaming, the quarterly prog- India can recover from this surge derwent its first recession in 2020, Jalandhar, the police said Thursday. online module for compiling out-of- are made in the 'Samagra Shiksha' ress report is also to be uploaded on with the help of allies like the contracting by 10 per cent, it said On June 3, Delhi's Shahbad Dairy school children's data identified by scheme for arranging special train- the portal. It is requested that the United States, the pandemic could encouragement for American com- police station received a call about each State/UT and map with Special ing to bridge their learning gaps and information regarding out-of-school impact the Indo-Pacific's geopoliti- panies and those of other countries the kidnapping. The police reached Training Centres on the PRABANDH mainstreaming them in schools," the children, STCs and their progress, as cal balance," the joint policy memo such as Japan, South Korea, and Tai- the spot and recorded the statement portal," Union Education Minister Ra- letter said. uploaded by the BRC, is validated by released by Hudson stated. wan, that are moving out of China, of Veer Pal Singh - the father of the mesh Pokhriyal 'Nishank' tweeted. "For out-of-school children in 16- the district magistrate or an appro- In the first phase of the CO- to invest in India would also aid the man, a senior police officer said. sell a car and discussed the matter "Child-wise information of the 18 age group and belonging to social- priate officer as authorised by the VID-19 pandemic, India succeeded country in restoring its economic Mr Singh told the police that his with his friend Ankit, a resident of identified out-of-school children and ly and economically disadvantaged DM," it said. — PTI in occupying the role of a regional growth. son Aman had gone to the market Jalandhar, who told him that he had on June 1 and had not returned a purchaser for the vehicle," Dep- home since, officials said. uty Commissioner of Police (outer Mr Singh told the police that north) Rajiv Ranjan Singh said. Mamata Banerjee To Marry Socialism In Tamil Nadu On June he received a call from his son on On June 1, Aman went to Hisar 13 June 3 who told him that he has in Haryana where his friend Ankit, Agenceis "If a girl is born in the family, I will been kidnapped and the kidnap- the actually owner of the car - Ravi name her Cubaism," he said. pers have demanded a ransom of ` - along with the purchaser met, the COIMBATORE: Mamata Banerjee is On naming his first son Commu- 3 lakh, the officer said. police said. The purchaser gave ` all set to marry Socialism on June 13 nism, he said that was due to the He received three calls from 2 lakh in cash to Aman but Ravi this year. No, this isn't the beginning propaganda that Communism would his son, asking him to transfer the snatched the cash and fled along of a political joke. not prosper after the fall of the Soviet money to his bank account, they with the car, the police said. What it is in fact is a wedding in- Union. said, adding that a case was regis- The buyer then started pressur- vitation that's left many scratching "I decided to name him commu- tered following that. izing Aman to return his money as their heads. A wedding invitation nism as I felt that communism will During the investigation, the he had not got the possession of that was published in Tamil news- exist till the world and human race location of the mobile phone the car, the police said. paper 'Jan Shakti', the mouthpiece of exist," he said, adding that many peo- from which Aman had called Aman first went back to Jaland- CPI on Monday, and has since gone ple had named their offspring Roma- was checked and was found to be har along with his friend Ankit viral says P Mamata Banerjee will nia, Vietnam, and Russia in the region. in Punjab's Jalandhar following and started working in a factory marry AM Socialism. So he named his second son Le- which a team was sent there. as a labourer. However, since he The invite also mentions the ninism and third one Socialism who The team interrogated some knew that he would not be able to names of the groom's elder siblings— is getting married to P Mamata Ba- friends of Aman in Jalandhar. Fi- return the money from the salary AM Communism and AM Leninism. nerjee on Sunday, Mohan said. nally, he was traced on Saturday of his job, he planned his own kid- CPI sources said Socialism is the On publishing the invitation in the and brought back to the national napping, called his father, and de- son of party's Salem secretary A Mo- party mouthpiece, he said the family capital on Sunday, the police said. manded ` 3 lakhs from him, saying han alias Stalin Mohan and the bride gal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is also councillor of Panamarathu- ology of Communism. was not able to invite relatives and "During the interrogation, Aman that he has been kidnapped, the is the granddaughter of a Congress- after being inspired by her actions patti town, said he wanted his future He said his grandson is named other people due to the Covid-19 re- told the police that he wanted to police said. man, who named her after West Ben- and style of functioning. Mohan, who generations to carry forward the ide- Marxism. strictions. — Agencies