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Price: Rs.1 | Page 12 | Vol. No.: 10 | Issue No: 292 Postal Registration No. JK-458/16-18 epaper.dailyjammurising.in RNI No: JKENG/2011/40494 BRIEF NEWS Delhi is capital of major global, strategic J&K might experience fresh power and this glory must reflect: PM Modi NEW DELHI, DEC 28 of the metro, modern avalanche: Delhi is the capital of a modes of transport Director Disaster major global, financial should be used according and strategic power, that to the needs of the people Management has a population of over of the city and the profes- J&K Governor Aamir Ali said 130 crores and this glory sional lifestyle there," the there is a threat of medium must reflect, said Prime PM added. This is the grade avalanche in the upper Minister Narendra Modi reason why work is being reaches of Poonch, Ramban, on Monday. He also as- done on different types of Doda and Kishtwar districts of Jammu region. sured that the government metro rails in different Low level avalanche warning will make lives of the peo- cities, he said. Today, ple of Delhi better and the cities across the country. four big companies are has been issued for upper "The first metro in the reaches of Kupwara, city advanced. "Delhi is manufacturing metro country was started with Bandipora and Ganderbal the capital of a major coaches in the country districts in Kashmir valley. global, financial and the efforts of Atal Ji. and dozens of companies During the past 24 hours strategic power that has a When our government are engaged in the man- these areas witnessed fresh population of over 130 was formed in 2014, only ufacture of metro compo- snowfall though rain or snow crores and this glory must five cities had metro serv- nents. This is helping still eludes most plains, reflect. I believe that we ices and today 18 cities Make in India as well as including summer capital, all will continue to work have metro rail service. the campaign for self-re- Srinagar. together and make the By 2025, we will take this liant India, the Prime lives of the people of service to more than 25 Minister stated. "We are CBK Files Delhi better and the city cities," said PM Modi. also using a braking sys- advanced," said PM Modi "Make In India is very im- tem in which 50 per cent Chargesheets Against during the inauguration portant for the expansion of the energy goes back Man For Using Fake event of India's first-ever of metro services. It re- into the grid when the driverless train on Delhi duces cost, saves foreign brakes are applied. Today Letter Pad, Forging Metro's Magenta Line. currency and provides 130 MW of solar power is He also said, by 2025, more employment to being used in metro rail, People warm themselves as they sit near the bone fire in a chilli and Signatures Of Ex-CM metro train services will people," he added. "We which will be increased to noted that the expansion foggy morning in Jammu Omar Abdullah be expanded to over 25 600 MW," said PM Modi. The Crime Branch Kashmir on Monday pro- We want to make India a superpower: duced chargesheet against J&K reports 156 new positive cases, a “self styled” president of the Daily Wagers Union Jammu and Kashmir for Defence Minister Rajnath Singh allegedly using fake and NEW DELHI, DEC 28 India's rich contribution The potential in these ar- 115261 recovered so far forged letter pad of the India has the potential in the field of scientific re- eas is within our country. former Chief Minister to become a superpower search in the classical age It is not yet fully utilised," JAMMU RISING Division and 05 from 692 in Jammu division government, 3157 in isola- „Turn to page 2 and it needs significant of Indian mathematics Singh said. "When we talk JAMMU, DEC 28 Kashmir Division. and 1183 in Kashmir divi- tion and 29925 in home achievements in the fields and astronomy and noted about making India a su- The Government on Moreover, 275 more sion. surveillance. Besides, With 20,021 new of education, health and that "Aryabhata con- perpower, then we also Monday informed that COVID-19 patients have The Bulletin further 822246 persons have industry to make the cut, firmed the round shape of have to take care of the de- 156 new positive cases of recovered and discharged said that out of completed their surveil- cases, India's Defence Minister Rajnath the Earth and its rotation velopment potential in all novel Corona virus from various hospitals in- 3739623test results avail- lance period. COVID-19 tally Singh said on Monday as on its axis about 1,000 the states of the country," (COVID-19), 66 from cluding 155 from Jammu able, 3619330 samples Providing district-wise he mentioned the coun- years before famous Ger- he added. The defence Jammu division and 90 Division and 120 from have been tested as nega- breakup, the Bulletin said reaches try's glorious history in- man astronomer Coperni- minister said the youth of from Kashmir division, Kashmir Division. tive till December 28, that Srinagar has 25147 cluding major discoveries cus did". "We want to the country has the ability have been reported today According to the daily 2020. positive cases (including 1,02,07,871 by ancient scientists like make India a superpower. to face any challenge and India has reported 20,021 thus taking the total num- Media Bulletin on novel Till date 872900 per- 34 cases reported today) Aryabhata ahead of their To make the country a su- can turn them into oppor- ber of positive cases in Corona virus (Covid-19), sons have been enlisted with 522 Active Positive, new COVID-19 cases in the western counterparts. In perpower, we need even tunities with the help of last 24 hours, taking the total Jammu and Kashmir to out of 120293 positive for observation which in- 24178 recovered (includ- number of coronavirus an online address at the bigger achievements in "invention, innovation 120293. Also 06 COVID- cases, 3157 are Active Pos- cluded 15697persons in ing 45 cases recovered to cases in the country to convocation of IIM the fields of education, and ideas". Encouraging 19 deaths have been re- itive, 115261 have recov- home quarantine includ- 1,02,07,871, according to the Ranchi, Singh delved into health and industry, etc. „Turn to page 2 ported; 01 from Jammu ered and 1875 have died; ing facilities operated by „Turn to page 2 Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (Mo- MHA maintains HFW). As many as 21,131 re- ACB produced charge sheet in fraud case coveries and 279 deaths Jammu police arrests man with restrictions in latest have been reported in the JAMMU RISING ruption Bureau) on the Majid Rather sons of Gh. last 24 hours, as per the COVID guidelines; says JAMMU, DEC 28 basis of a verification con- Qadir Rather R/o Pazal- Union Health Ministry. The Anti Corruption Bureau ducted into the allegations pora Mantrigam Bandi- total number of active cases grenades, averts terror attacks need to be vigilant due produced Charge Sheet in of fake and fraud certifi- pora on 02-05-1998, stands at 2,77,301 while to- JAMMU RISING case FIR No. 10/2013 u/s cate issued by Police Sta- whereby land measuring tal recoveries are at to new variant in UK, JAMMU, DEC 29 5(1) (d) r/w 5(2) P.C Act tion Bandipora with re- 17 marlas under survey 97,82,669 and the cumula- Jammu Police have surge in cases globally 2006, section 420, 467, spect to death of Ghulam No.1579 at village tive death toll stands at 468,471,120-B RPC of P/S Ahmad Rather S/o Habib Mantrigam was devolved 1,47,901. Maharashtra has averted major terror at- NEW DELHI, DEC 28 tacks in the city by arrest- The Centre on Monday VOK (Now ACB) in the Rather R/o Pazalpora vide mutation No.1315 „Turn to page 2 ing a man with hand maintained the COVID-19 Court of Special Judge Mantrigam, Bandipora, dated 02-05-1998, has Common grenades from Narwal restrictions on various ac- Anti-Corruption Bara- which was used for grab- been found to be false and area. Police officials here tivities, noting that while mulla against the follow- bing piece of land without fabricated, as Gh. Ahmad Eligibility Test for on Monday said that a there has been a continu- ing Persons:- the knowledge of actual Rather S/o Habib Rather naka was laid on Sunday ous decline in active cases 1) Abdul Rashid Rather land owners, verification R/o Pazalpora job aspirants from night by police team at in India, there is a need for SPO No 06/SPO; revealed that the oral gift Mantrigam, Bandipora National Highway bye surveillance, containment 2) Mst. Raja Begum shown to have been made has died on 14-03-1996 next year: Dr pass road and routine and caution due to a surge Widow of Late Gh. Ahmad by Gh. Ahmad Rather S/o i.e., two years before the checking of vehicles was globally and the emer- Rather Habib Rather R/o Pazal- date of attestation of the Jitendra Singh being done. "Late in the gence of a new variant of The instant case was pora Mantrigam, Bandi- instant fraudulent muta- As a major boon for youth, registered in Police Sta- pora in favour of Gh. Mo- tion. „Turn to page 2 particularly the government „Turn to page 2 tion VOK (now Anti-Cor- hammad Rather and Ab. „Turn to page 2 job aspirants, a Common El- igibility Test (CET) will be conducted across the coun- try from next year to screen Vaishno Devi hills receive Snowfall in higher reaches of J&K; improvement and shortlist candidates for recruitment to Central gov- ernment jobs. Disclosing this here today, Union Minis- season’s first snowfall in min temperature in Valley ter of State (Independent JAMMU RISING JAMMU RISING recorded in many areas in Charge) Development of JAMMU, DEC 28 North Eastern Region SRINAGAR, DEC 28 the higher reaches of the World famous cave Many areas in the valley and the Jammu re- (DoNER), MoS PMO, Per- shrine of Shri Mata sonnel, Public Grievances, higher reaches of Jammu gion during the night, the Pensions, Atomic Energy Vaishno Devi situated in and Kashmir received officials said. They said and Space, Dr. Jitendra Trikuta Hills of Katra fresh snowfall even as the famous ski-resort of Singh said that this path- town in Reasi district of there was improvement in Gulmarg, in north Kash- breaking transformational Jammu and Kashmir has the minimum tempera- mir, recorded two inches reform carried out by the witnessed season’s first ture across the Valley, pro- of snow, while Pahalgam Department of Personnel & snowfall, an official here viding some respite from resort, in the south, and Training (DoPT) was possi- said. the cold to the residents, Sonamarg resort, in ble because of the personal He said that the snow- intervention of Prime officials said on Monday. „Turn to page 2 Fresh snowfall was „Turn to page 2 „Turn to page 2 C YK CMYK Jammu, Tuesday , December 29, 2020 2 Daily Jammu Rising NEWS FROM PAGE ONE CBK Files Chargesheets Against Man For Using quently cleaning hands with an alcohol based hand san- striction on the inter-state and intra-state movement of Jammu police arrests man with grenades, itizer or washing them with soap and water and following people and goods, including those for cross-land border Fake Letter Pad, Forging Signatures Of Ex-CM good respiratory etiquette and hygiene. trade under treaties with neighbouring countries. No averts terror attacks As a measure for social distancing in public places and separate permission, approval, e-permit will be re- Omar Abdullah evening at around 1930 hours, a man roaming suspi- workplaces wearing a face cover is compulsory. quired for such movements. Noting that the Centre has of erstwhile J&K Omar Abdullah for regularization of ciously tried to flee away from the naka on seeing po- The bulletin again explained that early detection of started preparations for administration and roll-out of the daily wage workers of Rural Development lice personnel, but was apprehended," said the official. COVID-19 can prevent the spread of disease so we need to vaccine for COVID- 19, the MHA said on Monday that Department. The chargesheet in the case (FIR No. He added that two hand grenades, concealed in a bag be responsible for the well-being of ourselves and every- the National Expert Group on Vaccine Administration 32/2014) under section 420,468,471 RPC against the he was carrying, were recovered from the possession of one around us. “Not disclosing symptoms could put life of for COVID-19 (NEGVAC) has recommended prioritiza- accused Ghulam Mohammad Wani of Anzwala a man identified as Mohammad Ashraf of Lar, Mahore, individuals and their families at risk. In case of symp- tion of this vaccine during the initial phases to health Anantnag was filed before the Court of Forest Reasi, at present living in Peerbagh colony, Sunjawan, toms like fever, cough and difficulty in breathing report care workers, frontline workers, persons aged 50 years Magistrate Srinagar, officials said. Jammu. A case under explosive substance act is regis- early. Do not fear, call COVID-19 helpline numbers and and above and those below 50 years of age with comor- The case was registered consequent upon a complaint tered and investigation started. "The arrested person is seek medical advice”. bidities. "States/UTs may instruct the concerned au- received from Chief Minister’s Secretariat of the erst- linked with the proscribed terrorist organization LeT Advisory has further exhorted upon the people not to thorities for their active support to the Ministry of while state, regarding the use of fake and forged letter and was tasked by the handlers from across the border to step out of home, unless absolutely necessary. “If you Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) in identifica- pad of Omar Abdullah in 2014. carry out grenade blasts in the city," said Mr Singh. He have to move out for unavoidable reasons, ensure that tion, preparation of database, vaccine delivery, stor- “The accused had forged the signatures of the then added that the handler across was in contact with more you wear a mask and practice social distancing, personal age, security, shipment and vaccination of beneficiar- Chief Minister Omar Abdullah. The accused also terror operatives whose search is in progress. With the hygiene and frequent hand washing with soap and water.” ies," it said. According to the existing guidelines, the forged the signatures of the then Director Rural timely action by Jammu police, possible terror attacks in In case of any emergency people can avail free ambu- local district, police and municipal authorities shall be Development Department Jammu/Kashmir whereby Jammu city has been averted, he said This is the sec- lance services 24x7 at their doorsteps by calling on toll- responsible to ensure that the prescribed containment he had prepared / forwarded the list of Daily Wage ond terror module linked with LeT which has been free number 108 while as pregnant women and sick in- measures are strictly followed. The states and UTs will Workers to senior formations for their regularization, busted by the Jammu police in the past one week. A sim- fants can avail free ambulance services by dialing ensure a careful demarcation of containment zones by who otherwise were not existing on the rolls of ilar module linked with TRF (LeT) was busted earlier toll-free number 102. the district authorities at the micro level, taking into Department,” the officials added. in which two persons namely Raees Ahmad Dar of Chu- People can also call on toll-free national helpline num- consideration the guidelines prescribed by the health With 20,021 new cases, India's COVID- rath, Devsar, Qazigund and Sabzar Ahmad Sheikh of ber 1075; J&K COVID-19 Helpline Numbers 0191- ministry in this regard. Within the demarcated con- Ashmuji, Kulgam were arrested with one Ak series ri- 2549676 (UT level Cell), 0191-2520982, 0191-2674444, tainment zones, containment measures as prescribed by 19 tally reaches 1,02,07,871 fle, one pistol, two magazines of AK rifle, 60 rounds of AK 0191-2674115 (For Jammu Division), 0194-2440283 & the health ministry shall be scrupulously followed. reported 60,347 active COVID-19 cases while Kerala has rifle and 15 rounds of pistol. 0194-2430581 (For Kashmir Division) for support, guid- Only essential activities shall be allowed, there shall be reported 65,344 active cases. Delhi had reported 6,713 active ance, and response to health-related queries on Novel a strict perimeter control to ensure no movement of COVID-19 cases, 6,05,685 recoveries and 10,453 fatalities. J&K reports 156 new positive cases, Corona virus Disease (COVID-19). people into or out of these zones except for medical The bulletin has informed that the Directorate of Indian emergencies and maintaining the supply of essential A total of 16,88,18,054 samples have been tested for 115261 recovered so far Systems of Medicine, J&K is distributing AYUSH Medi- COVID-19 up to December 27. Of these, 7,15,397 samples goods and services, and there shall be intensive house- day), 447 deaths; Baramulla has 7925 positive cases cines having immunity boosting, immuno-modulator, to-house surveillance by the surveillance teams formed were tested yesterday, according to the Indian Council of (including 08 cases reported today) with 130Active Pos- anti-oxidant, rejuvenator, anti-stress, metabolism regu- for the purpose. Besides, testing shall be carried out as Medical Research (ICMR). itive, 7623 recovered (including 10 cases recovered to- lator, anti-allergic, anti-pyretic, anti-tussives, bron- per the prescribed protocol, the listing of contacts shall day), 172 deaths; Budgam reported 7567 positive cases chodilator, etc properties during the COVID-19 pan- be carried out in respect of everyone found COVID pos- Common Eligibility Test for job (including 12 cases reported today) with 166active pos- demic. The department so far has provided medicine to itive, along with their tracking, identification, quaran- aspirants from next year: Dr itive cases, 7293 recovered (including 16cases recov- 12.08 lakh people that include various frontline work- tine and follow-up of contacts for 14 days. Surveillance ered today), 108 deaths; Kupwara has 5513 positive ers, senior citizens, PRIs, police/paramilitary personals for Influenza-like infections (ILI), Severe Acute Res- Jitendra Singh cases (including 14 cases reported today) with 137 Active and general masses. Moreover, preventive measures and piratory Infections (SARI) cases shall be carried out in Minister Narendra Modi and his deep concern for the Positive, 5285 recoveries (including 11 cases recovered Yoga therapies are also being advised to the people to health facilities or outreach mobile units or through youth. He further informed that the National Recruitment today), 91 deaths; Pulwama has 5510 positive cases (in- take care of lifestyle/mental disorders so that physical fever clinics in buffer zones. The guidelines said the Agency (NRA) for conducting Common Eligibility Test has cluding 08 cases reported today) with 185Active Positive, and mental health is ensured during this pandemic. state and UT governments shall take all necessary been constituted with the approval of the Union Cabinet. 5237 recoveredand 88 deaths; Anantnag district has Public is advised to strictly follow the advisories issued measures to promote COVID-19 appropriate behav- The National Recruitment Agency (NRA), said Dr. Jiten- 4769 positive cases (including 04 cases reported today) by the government from time to time and rely only on iour and to ensure strict enforcement of wearing of face dra Singh, will be a multi-agency body which will conduct the with 105 Active Positive, 4581 recovered (including 06 the information released by the government through the masks, hand hygiene and social distancing. In order to common test to screen and shortlist candidates for Group-'B' cases recovered today), 83 deaths; Bandipora has 4637 daily media bulletin to print and electronic media. and ‘C' (non-technical) posts. The most significant feature of enforce the core requirement of wearing of face masks, positive cases (including 04 cases reported today) with People are also advised to refrain from spreading ru- states and UTs may consider administrative actions, this reform is that every district in the country will have at mors and pay no heed to them at the same time. least one Examination Centre which would greatly enhance 62 Active Positive and 4515 recoveries(including 20 including the imposition of appropriate fines, on viola- access to the candidates living in far-flung areas, he said. cases recovered today), 60 deaths; Ganderbal has tors in public and workspaces. India''s COVID-19 case- One of the important objectives of this historic reform, said 4456positive cases (including 04 cases reported today) ACB produced charge sheet in fraud case load rose to 1,02,07,871 with 20,021 infections being with 110 Active Positive, 4303 recoveries and 43deaths; Dr. Jitendra Singh, is to provide a level playing field to every Enquiry conducted has further revealed that Mst. Raja reported in a day, while recoveries have surged to 97.82 candidate so that none of the job aspirants is at a disadvan- Kulgam has 2656 positive cases (including 01 case re- lakh, according to Union health ministry data updated tage and has an equal opportunity regardless of his or her ported today) with 69 Active Positive, 2534 recoveries W/o Gh. Ahmad Rather R/o Pazalpora Mantrigam, Bandipora has been found registered with social welfare on Monday. The death toll increased to 1,47,901 with background or socio-economic status. This will also be a (including 02 cases recovered today) and 53 deaths 279 new fatalities, the data updated at 8 am showed. huge benefit to women and Divyang candidates as well as while as Shopian has 2489 positive cases (including 01 department Bandipora as a widow and the incentives candidates who find it financially unaffordable to appear stand paid regularly to her by the social welfare depart- The number of people who have recuperated from the case reported today) with 94 active positive cases, 2357 disease surged to 97,82,669, pushing the national recov- for multiple tests by travelling to multiple Centers. Dr. Jiten- recoveries (including 10 cases recovered today)and 38 ment since 1997, which also indicates the death of her dra Singh further informed that the first Common Eligibility ery rate to 95.83 percent, while the COVID-19 case fatal- deaths. husband prior to 1997. Besides, 17 marlas of land in Test to be conducted by the NRA is likely to be scheduled question were also found in her possession till 2006. In ity rate stands at 1.45 percent. The COVID-19 active around the second half of 2021. He also pointed out that Similarly, Jammu has 23584 positive cases (including caseload remained below three lakh for the seventh 56 cases reported today) with 869 active positive cases, order to cover the misdeeds the accused beneficiaries NRA will be an independent autonomous organization re- namely Gh. Mohammad Rather and Ab. Majid Rather consecutive day. There are 2,77,301 active coronavirus sponsible for shortlisting candidates for certain categories for 22361 recoveries (including 85 cases recovered today), sons of Gh. Qadir Rather R/o Pazalpora Mantrigam, infections in the country, which comprise 2.72 percent which recruitment is carried through Staff Selection Com- 354 deaths; Udhampur has 4071 positive cases (includ- of the total caseload, the data stated. The country''s mission (SSC), State Selection Boards (RRBs) and Institute ing 03 cases reported today) with 83 active positive Bandipora in league with Chowkidar concerned and offi- cials of Police Station Bandipora have managed a fake COVID-19 tally had crossed the 20-lakh mark on August of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS). However, the exist- cases, 3931 recovered and 57 deaths; Rajouri has 3827 7, 30 lakh on August 23, 40 lakh on September 5 and 50 ing central recruiting agencies like SSC, RRBs and IBPS and fraud death certificate of Ghulam Ahmad Rather positive cases with 195active positive, 3578 recoveries lakh on September 16. It went past 60 lakh on Septem- would continue to conduct specific recruitments as per their (including 12 cases recovered today) and 54 deaths; wherein the date of death of said Ghulam Ahmad Rather requirements and the Common Eligibility Test will only be has been shown as 12-12-2001, giving a notion that the ber 28, 70 lakh on October 11, 80 lakh on October 29, 90 Doda has 3377 positive cases with 66 Active positive, lakh on November 20 and crossed the one-crore mark the test for preliminary screening of candidates for the jobs. 3249 recovered and 62 deaths; Kathua has 3171 posi- said Ghulam Ahmad Rather was alive on the date of the Meanwhile, in his DOPT office at North Block today, Dr. Ji- attestation of the mutation i.e., 02-05-1998. on December 19. The 1,47,901 deaths reported so far tive cases (including 05 cases reported today) with 59 ac- in the country include 49,255 from Maharashtra fol- tendra Singh met a series of deputations and received their The Investigation of the case was concluded as proved inputs regarding the service matters. He also attended to tive positive cases, 3064 recovered (including 08 cases lowed by 12,069 from Tamil Nadu, 12,062 from Kar- against the aforementioned accused for launching pros- Members of Parliament calling on him for Civil Service recovered today) and 48 deaths; Kishtwar has 2717 pos- nataka, 10,453 from Delhi, 9,598 from West Bengal, ecution, accordingly the chargesheet has been produced Cadre related issues. itive cases with 29 Active Positive, 2667 recoveries and 21 8,306 from Uttar Pradesh, 7,094 from Andhra Pradesh deaths; Samba has 2722 positive cases (including 02 in the court of law. and 5,299 from Punjab. The health ministry said that We want to make India a superpower: cases reported today) with 174 active positive cases, The next date of hearing has been fixed on 09.02.2021. more than 70 percent of the deaths occurred due to co- 2510 recoveries (including 48 cases recovered today) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh MHA maintains restrictions in latest COVID guidelines; says need to be morbidities. and 38 deaths; Poonch has 2439 positive cases with 23 vigilant due to new variant in UK, surge in cases globally students to play a key role in making of a ''New In- active positive, 2393 recoveries (including 02 cases re- Snowfall in higher reaches of J&K; improvement the virus in the UK. In a statement, the Ministry of dia'', Singh said modern education should not deter covered today) and 23 deaths; Ramban has 2094 positive Home Affairs (MHA) said it has issued fresh guidelines them from taking inspiration from the country's glorious caseswith 30 active positive, 2043 recoveriesand 21 in min temperature in Valley history, adding it set new standards of knowledge and deaths while Reasi has 1622 positive cases with 49 active for surveillance with regard to COVID-19 that will re- central Kashmir, each received around an inch of discovery for centuries in the fields of physics, social positive cases, 1559 recoveries and 14 deaths. main in force till January 31, as it asked the states and snow. Gurez in north Kashmir recorded three inches science, spiritual knowledge and economics. "Modern According to the bulletin, among the total 120293 union territories to keep a strict vigil to prevent any rise in of fresh snowfall, the officials said, adding there are re- education should not be a hurdle in taking inspiration positive cases in J&K, 11255 have been reported as trav- cases during the New Year celebrations and the winter ports of snowfall in other areas in the upper reaches of from your glorious past. Just like studying science does ellers while 109038 as others. season. It also asked the states and UTs to actively support the valley as well. Many areas in the Jammu region also not mean that you do not believe in God," Singh said. The Bulletin said that the breakup represents districts central authorities in the preparations for an expected received fresh snowfall, they said. The officials said the He also mentioned mathematician Ramanujan and from which the patients have been traced or are ordi- vaccination drive. "While there has been a continuous area around the Jawahar Tunnel -- on the Srinagar- added: "He said ''an equation is meaningless to me unless narily residing. decline in the active and new COVID-19 cases, there is Jammu national highway -- received two to four inches it expresses a thought of God''". Urging students to work The bulletin added that there are 1321 COVID dedi- a need to maintain surveillance, containment and caution, of snow, leading to temporary disruption of traffic towards nation-building, the defence minister cited the cated beds, 1185 Isolation beds with 1082 vacant beds keeping in view the surge in cases globally, and the emer- movement on the highway. The traffic on the highway - contributions of renowned ancient Indian scientists and and 136 ICU beds where 98 beds are vacant in Jammu di- gence of a new variant of the virus in the UK. "Accord- - the only all-weather road-link connecting the valley said "no success is final and no failure is fatal". "India has vision while there are 2345 COVID dedicated beds,2197 ingly, containment zones continue to be demarcated with the rest of the country - was suspended for some been a witness to a long tradition of scientists from Isolation beds where 1927 beds are vacant and 148 ICU carefully; prescribed containment measures strictly fol- time in the morning, but was allowed later after the Aryabhata, Varahamihir, Brahmagupta, Bodhayan, beds where 123 are vacant beds in Kashmir division. lowed within these zones; COVID-appropriate behav- clearance of snow, the officials said. The overcast con- Charak, Sushruta, Nagarjuna to Sawai Jai Singh.," said There are a total of 3666 COVID dedicated beds, 3382 iour promoted and strictly enforced, and the Standard ditions led to an increase in the night temperature Singh. "Before Isaac Newton, Brahmagupta had con- Isolation beds with 3009 beds vacant and 284 ICU beds Operating Procedures (SOPs) prescribed in respect of across the Kashmir valley during the night, providing firmed the law of gravitational force. It is a different with 221 vacant beds in the Union Territory of Jammu various permitted activities followed scrupulously," the huge relief to the residents, the officials said. They said matter that Western scientists got credit for all these and Kashmir. MHA said. The ministry said a focussed approach on the minimum temperature in Srinagar -- the summer discoveries for some reason," Singh said, adding he is The Central Government is continuously monitoring surveillance and containment and a strict observance of capital of Jammu and Kashmir -- increased nearly six talking about it as he himself was a student of physics. He the evolving situation of Covid-19 in the Union Territory the guidelines and SOPs issued by it and the health min- degrees from minus 5.2 degrees Celsius the previous said ancient Indian scientist Baudhayan discovered the and is providing all necessary support towards effective istry, as envisaged in the guidelines issued last month, night to settle above the freezing point at 0.6 degrees ''Pythagoras theorem'' years before Pythagoras did. The containment of the spread of Covid-19 and better clinical need to be enforced by the states and union territories. Celsius Snday night. The officials said the mercury in Pa- defence minister said according to a famous Russian management of positive cases. Last month, the MHA had said the states and UTs can halgam tourist resort in south Kashmir settled at minus historian, India had mastered plastic surgery before The government has also started free tele-consulta- impose local restrictions like night curfew to check the 1.3 degrees Celsius, up over four degrees from the pre- Christ was born and that it was the first country to set up tion general OPD services by Specialists/MBBS Doctors spread of COVID-19 but made it clear that they will have vious night's low of minus 5.9 degrees Celsius. Gulmarg recorded a low of minus 6.5 degrees Celsius - up from a hospital. Singh also mentioned a specific contribution for the residents of J&K under National Tele-consultation to consult the Centre before imposing a lockdown out- minus 7.2 degrees Celsius the previous night, the offi- to astronomy by 12th-century scientist Bhaskaracharya Service. People can avail these services from Home by side the containment zones. "Strict vigil is also needed cials said. The resort was the coldest recorded place and suggested that he rehearsed one of the theories relat- registering online on web portal to be maintained to prevent any fresh surge in cases in in the valley, they added. Qazigund -- the gateway ing to orbital periods of the planets that was discovered https://esanjeevaniopd.in/. The services are available wake of upcoming New Year celebrations and ongoing town to the valley -- recorded the minimum of minus by German scientist Kepler. "Secondly, he gave birth to on Monday to Saturday from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Peo- winter season which are favourable for the spread of 0.3 degrees Celsius, while Kupwara, in the north, reg- the theory of gravitation about 500 years before Isaac ple can also download and install esanjeevani OPD app the virus. In this regard, appropriate measures may be istered a low of minus 0.5 degrees Celsius and Koker- Newton who was born in the 17th century," said Singh. from google play store. taken by the state and UT governments," it said on nag, in the south, minus 1.5 degrees Celsius, the offi- The defence minister said the list of India's achieve- Besides, 24x7 Rapid Antigen Testing facility for Monday. The guidelines issued last month had said all cials said. Kashmir is currently under the grip of ments in science is very long, at the same time added COVID-19 has been started outside the emergency of activities were allowed outside the containment zones ''Chillai-Kalan'' -- the 40-day harshest winter period that the country was not behind in other fields like eco- GMC Hospital Jammu. The facility will be very useful except for the following, which were permitted with nomics, history, political science and public adminis- certain restrictions: international air travel of passen- when a cold wave grips the region and the temperature for segregation of patients in emergency wing of GMC drops considerably leading to the freezing of water bod- tration. "Today, when we are all working for the cre- gers as permitted by the MHA, cinema halls and the- Jammu. ies including the famous Dal Lake here as well as the ation of New India, it is important for all of us to atres with up to 50 percent capacity, swimming pools, Meanwhile, a 24x7 COVID Control Room has been set water supply lines in several parts of the valley. The understand our heritage," he said. Talking about the only for the training of sportspersons, exhibition halls, up for redressal of the grievances related to COVID-19 chances of snowfall are most frequent and maximum coronavirus pandemic, Singh said India effectively con- only for business-to-business (B2B) purposes. Social, positive patients admitted in the Associated Hospitals during this period and most areas, especially in the fronted the crisis despite having limited resources and religious, sports, entertainment, educational, cultural, of Government Medical College, Jammu and Govern- higher reaches, receive heavy snowfall, the officials said. that the country turned the disaster into an "opportunity" ment Hospital, Gandhi Nagar, Jammu. Patients or at- religious gatherings with a maximum of 50 percent of While ''Chillai-Kalan'' -- which began on December 21 - under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. tendants can call at 0191– 258 5444 (Control Room), the hall capacity and with a ceiling of 200 people in - will end on January 31, the cold wave continues even af- Asking students to work hard to achieve their goals, Exchange: 0191-258 2626 / 258 5542 / 258 4290 /258 closed spaces were allowed by keeping the size of the ter that in Kashmir with a 20-day-long ''Chillai-Khurd'' Singh said, "We have to understand that the road to suc- 4291 / 258 4292 / 258 4293/ 258 4294 for assistance. ground and space in view, in open spaces. However, (small cold) and a 10-day-long ''Chillai-Bachha'' (baby cess often passes through the streets of failure. There The bulletin has informed the people that, the best way based on their assessment of the situation, the state cold) following it. The MeT office has said the weather will be no successful person in the world who has never to protect themselves from COVID-19 is by maintaining governments may reduce the ceiling to 100 people or would likely remain dry till January 3. faced failure." physical distance of at least 2 meter from others, fre- less in closed spaces, it had said. There shall be no re- NEWS 3 Daily Jammu, Tuesday December 29, 2020 DDC members administered oath across all districts of Kashmir

JAMMU RISING will extend all possible assistance to to the newly elected DDC members. He said people have high hopes on nario to new heights in the district and ADC, Nazir Ahmad Lone, SDM Lolab, JAMMU, DEC 28 the Members in addressing the griev- Among others, Additional Deputy democracy and democratic institu- work in tandem for the betterment of District Panchayat Officer Kupwara ances and fulfilling the developmen- Commissioner, Farooq Ahmad Baba, tions, and it is now the responsibility people. and other district and sectoral officers The elected members of maiden tal needs of the people. This, he said, President Municipal Council Gander- of these elected members to project de- He asked them to help the adminis- were present on the occasion. District Development Council (DDC) will increase the public participation bal, Advocate Altaf Ahmad, BDC velopmental and welfare issues of the tration in further strengthening the AT SHOPIAN: The Deputy Commis- elections held in the history of Jammu in decision making regarding all de- chairpersons, SDM Kangan, District public irrespective of any religion or democratic set up at grass route level sioner (DC) Shopian, Choudhary Mo- and Kashmir were today administered velopmental scenario. Officers, officials of police department region. so that inclusive development of the hammad Yasin, administered oath to oath by respective district heads Among others, PRI representatives, and other functionaries of district ad- The DC said that the third tier of rural areas can be ensured. 14 recently elected District Develop- across all the districts of Kashmir divi- senior officers of Revenue and other ministration were present on the oc- Panchayat Raj has been formulated He told them that district adminis- ment Council (DDC) members at Dis- sion. line Departments were present on the casion. formally now which can provide bet- tration is committed to take all the trict Administrative Complex here. On the occasion, 138 DDC members occasion. AT PULWAMA: The Deputy Com- ter governance at grassroots level. steps possible to ensure the proper de- Speaking on the occasion, the DC representing 138 Block Constituencies AT BUDGAM: The District Devel- missioner (DC) Pulwama, Dr Raghav Among others, SSP Anantnag, velopment of the rural pockets so that congratulated the DDC members and of 10 districts of the division swore in opment Commissioner (DDC) Langer administered oath to recently ADCs, Chairman MC, district and sec- all the basic amenities can be provided assured them full support from Dis- the name of God and pledged to bear Budgam, Shahbaz Ahmad Mirza ad- elected 14 District Development toral Officers were present on the oc- to the rural population. trict Administration. He said people true faith and allegiance to the consti- ministered oath to newly elected 14 Council (DDC) members at DC office casion. Among others, the ceremony Senior have pinned hope on democracy and tution of India and also uphold the DDC members representing 14 Block here. AT BARAMULLA: The Deputy Superintendent of Police Rahul Ma- democratic institutions and it is now Sovereignty of India. Constituencies of Budgam during an On the occasion, the DC congratu- Commissioner (DC) Baramulla Dr. G. lik, Additional District Development the responsibility of these elected AT SRINAGAR: The District Devel- impressive function organized at lated the newly elected members of N. Itoo administered oath to the re- Commissioner Afsar Ali Khan, Addi- members to project developmental opment Commissioner (DDC), Srina- Sheikh Ul Alam Hall here. District Development Council and cently elected 14 members of District tional Deputy Commissioner Zahoor and welfare issues of the public irre- gar, Dr Shahid Iqbal Choudhary, to- Senior Superintendent of Police said that the DDC election is a way to- Development Councils of the district Ahmad Mir, Assistant Commissioner spective of any religion or region. day administered oath to the recently (SSP) Budgam, A A Nagpure was also wards de-centralization and strength- at Dak Bungalow here. Revenue, District Panchayat Officer, The DC said that the third tier of elected members of District Develop- present during the oath ceremony. ening the grass roots level democracy. Speaking on the occasion, the DC and District Information Officer be- Panchayat Raj has been formulated ment Council (DDC) of Srinagar, who The Additional Deputy Commis- He said the role of DDCs and Pan- congratulated the elected DDC mem- sides former legislators Ghulam Ra- formally now which can provide bet- registered their victory in the first sioner (ADC), Dr Nasir Ahmad who chayats is to make villages vibrant and bers and expressed hope that the sool Naz, Nizam-ud-Din Bhat and Us- ter governance at grassroots level. DDC election held in Jammu & Kash- was also the Nodal Officer elections progressive adding that the district elected members shall work for the man Majid, Chairman of Municipal Among others, SSP, Shopian, Amrit- mir. presented the vote of thanks on behalf administration is committed to pro- betterment of the society in their re- Committees Bandipora, Sumbal and pal Singh, ACR, Shopian, SDM Zaina- While taking the oath, DDC mem- of District Administration. vide all support to the DDCs. He fur- spective areas. Hajin, BDC Chairpersons, pora, District Panchayat Officer, Dis- bers swore in the name of God and He on the occasion appealed to the ther added that the representatives He emphasized upon them to work Sarpanches, civil society members trict and Sectoral Officers were present pledged to bear true faith and alle- newly elected DDC members to en- and administration has to work in with zeal and enthusiasm and assured were present in the event. on the occasion. giance to the constitution of India and sure that the responsibilities and the synergy for the benefit of people. every type of possible assistance from AT KUPWARA: The Deputy Com- AT KULGAM: Deputy Commis- solemnly uphold Sovereignty of the trust reposed by the public on them is Meanwhile an interactive session the district administration. He also missioner (DC) Kupwara, Anshul Garg sioner (DC) Kulgam, Showkat Aijaz country. upheld by way of delivering with sin- was also held between the officers and urged upon the concerned stakeholders administered oath to 13 newly elected Bhat administered oath to the newly While talking to the media, Dr cere endeavor and desire at the grass DDC members during which brief in- to educate people about various devel- District Development Council (DDC) elected 14 District Development Coun- Shahid said that with the completion of roots level. troduction and sharing of contact opmental and welfare schemes so that members at Town Hall here. cil (DDC) members representing 14 the oath ceremony of DDC members, The ADC also hailed the efforts and numbers took place. the people can avail the benefits of Speaking on the occasion, the DC DDC constituencies at Conference Hall the process to implement three tier desire of all concerned officers and of- Among others, Additional Deputy such schemes and programmes. congratulated the DDC members and Mini-Secretariat here. Panchayati Raj Act has been fully im- ficials for ensuring conclusion of the Commissioner Tral, Awantipora, Su- Among others, SSP Baramulla, Addi- assured them full support adding that On the occasion, the DC congratu- plemented. He said that DDC mem- whole process with success and trans- perintendent of Police, Assistant tional District Development Commis- together we can lead the district to new lated the elected members and urged bers will be imparted necessary train- parency. He said with the sincere ef- Commissioner Development were sioner, Assistant Commissioner Devel- heights. them to meet the expectations of people ing about the implementation of rules forts of all concerned stakeholders, the present on the occasion. opment, Assistant Commissioner He said people have high hopes on by taking the development scenario to and regulations besides they will be administration was able to mitigate all In a separate function, the Assistant Revenue and District Panchayat Officer democracy and democratic institu- new heights in the district. made aware about the powers dele- urgencies confidently and satisfacto- Commissioner Development, Pul- besides, President MCB, BDC Chair- tions and it is now the responsibility of The DC apprised the DDC members gated to them under the Constitution. rily. wama administered oath to the newly persons, were present on the occasion. these elected members to project de- of their duties and role and also as- Regarding election of DDC chair- Among others, the event was also elected panches and sarpanches in AT BANDIPORA: District Pan- velopmental and welfare issues of the sured full support from district ad- man, Dr Shahid Iqbal said that the attended by Sarpanchs/Panchs /Mu- presence of the District Development chayat Election Officer (DPEO) Bandi- public irrespective of any religion or ministration at all levels. process for the election of DDC chair- nicipal councilors besides all district Commissioner Dr Raghav Langer. pora, Dr Owais Ahmad administered region. Among others, Senior Superinten- man will be held shortly and the no- and sectoral officers. AT ANANTNAG: Deputy Commis- oath and affirmation of allegiance to The DC said that the third tier of dent of Police, Gurinder Paul Singh, tice for the same will be issued soon. AT GANDERBAL: The Deputy sioner (DC) Anantnag, K.K.Sidha ad- the newly elected 13 members of Dis- Panchayat Raj has been formulated Additional District Development He said the purpose of the decen- Commissioner (DC) Ganderbal, ministered oath to 14 recently elected trict Development Council of the dis- formally now which can provide bet- Commissioner, Additional Deputy tralization of powers is to bring gov- Shafqat Iqbal administered oath to 14 District Development Council (DDC) trict at Conference Hall Mini Secre- ter governance at grassroots level. Commissioner, District Panchayat Of- ernance at the doorsteps of people, newly elected District Development members at Town Hall here. tariat here. Later, ADDC Kupwara, Mohammad ficer and Assistant Commissioner adding that elected representatives Council (DDC) members during a Speaking on the occasion, the DC On the occasion, the DPEO congrat- Ashraf Bhat familiarised the newly Revenue besides PRI members and a will work on developmental front to grand swearing-in ceremony at Mini congratulated the DDC members and ulated the newly elected DDC mem- elected DDC members about their du- general were present on the occasion. facilitate people in resolving various Secretariat here. assured them full support adding that bers and urged upon them to meet the ties in view of Panchayati Raj Act and Later an interactive meeting of issues of development and progress. After administering the oath, the DC together we can lead the district to new expectations of people. He exhorted other relevant laws. these DDC members with district ad- Dr Shahid said that district offices extended his heartfelt congratulations heights. upon them to take development sce- Among others, SSP, Ram Ambarkar, ministration was held. Traffic Police City Jammu along with NGO CSDRF Distribute Masks & Aware the First time in history, father , daughter Commuters Regarding Traffic rules and Regulations at Akhnoor Area take oath as DDC member jointly in Doda JAMMU RISING NGO Centre For Social De- JAMMU RISING Bhaderwah West con- took the oath of DDC JAMMU, DEC 28 velopment and Research DODA, DEC 28 stituency along with his jointly. Shakti Devi said A working on the initia- Foundation (CSDR) Foun- For the first time in daughter Jaya Rani who that she has been feeling tive, launched by SSP Traffic dation placed a special Traffic the history of the Dis- won from Bhagwah con- proud of her husband city jammu Sh Shiv kumar Naka at Akhnoor road. trict Development stituency took the oath and daughter who has sharma-JKPS regarding the All the commuters and Council , a father along of office in the presence become DDC members awareness of general masses also the voilators stopped at with his daughter has of their other family from Bhaderwah and about Traffic rules and reg- naka. Masks has been dis- taken the oath of office members who were sit- Bhagwah of Doda dis- ulations. tributed among the com- as DDC members ting in the VIP gallery of trict respectively on Today DySP Traffic City muters and also educate jointly here at commu- the community hall Doda BJP tickets and ex- Jammu Rural Sh Neeraj them regarding the Traffic nity hall Doda . Thakur .Both father and daugh- pressed hope that both Padyar-JKPS, DTI Akhnoor rules and regulations to be Yudvir Singh who won ter called it an emotional will work for their con- Inspr Satvir singh alongwith followed while driving. the DDC election from moment for them as they stituencies . 4 Daily Jammu Rising NEWS Jammu, Tuesday December 29, 2020 Advisor Bhatnagar reviews New provisions of GST going to harm traders: FAIVM invoice is not deposited by business. Despite this, the Faith' from the government JAMMU RISING the supplier. It has to be re- GST Council is making the to waive the penalty im- performance, functioning of JKPCC JAMMU,DEC 28 duced from 10% to 5% and situation worse for honest posed for delay in submis- the validity of the e-way bill traders by making the rules sion of Form 3B during ation and emergent issues of Traders are angry with the under CGST rules to every more stringent. April to December this year. their departments. provisions of a notification 200 km of transportation in After the lockdown im- The federation has ex- The Advisor said that the issued last week by the gov- a day, which was 100 km posed to overcome the co- pressed hope that the gov- JKPCC being one of the pre- ernment regarding GST. earlier. rona, the government had ernment will soon give relief mier project executing The Federation of All India Bansal, President - announced a relief package to traders by withdrawing agencies of Jammu and Vyapar Mandal (FAIVM) in Jammu and Kashmir (Fed- for many sectors, but the the provisions made in the Kashmir should ensure that a letter to Finance Minister eration of All India Vyapar government did not take notification issued on 22 it always maintains quality Nirmala Sitharaman has re- Mandal) said that these pro- any steps to provide relief to December. Failure to do so and adheres to cost and quested to withdraw these visions will increase the dif- the retailers and traders. could create an employment completion dates besides provisions. ficulties of traders already Prime Minister Narendra crisis for traders and the ensuring transparency at all These provisions include facing cash shortages. He Modi also praised the efforts millions associated with levels and works should be setting a limit of 99% of the says that in this era of global made by traders to continue them. A copy of this letter allotted through proper e- input tax credit (ITC) avail- pandemic small and supplying essential items has also been sent to the tendering system. able to the trader selling medium traders are already during the lockdown. Prime Minister's Office, key The Advisor asked JKPCC more than Rs 50 lakhs a facing big losses and it is in- The federation has also ministries of the Central mir, General Manager be completed by March authorities to strike a judi- month, claims of credit creasingly difficult for mil- demanded an amnesty Government and members JAMMU RISING JKPCC, Kashmir and other 2021 and June 2021 respec- cious balance between the available in GSTR 2B if the lions of traders to stay in scheme like 'Dispute to of the GST Council. JAMMU,DEC 28 officials participated in the tively. The Advisor assessed income and expenditure meeting through video con- the physical progress of the and take necessary correc- Advisor to Lieutenant ferencing. JKPCC projects being exe- tive measures for minimiz- SMVDU, JU organise International Webinar Governor, Rajeev Rai Bhat- During the meeting, Advi- cuted along with their finan- ing the administrative ex- nagar today chaired a meet- sor Bhatnagar directed the cial progress. He instructed penses and increasing and Former Professor of ing to review the perform- officers to make all efforts so the officers to speed up the income. He told them that JAMMU RISING Philosophy, University of ance and overall functioning as to make the Corporation a pace of work on all ongoing instead of only looking to- JAMMU,DEC 28 Allahabad, Prayagraj, Prof. of Jammu and Kashmir viable public utility organi- projects for their timely wards the Government for (Major) Piyush Kant Dixit, Projects Construction Cor- sation. On the occasion, MD completion . contracts, the Corporation The School of Philosophy Department of Nyaya, Shri poration (JKPCC) at Civil JKPCC gave a detailed pres- Advisor Bhatnagar also must join various competi- & Culture of Shri Mata Lal Bahadur Shastri Na- Secretariat here. entation highlighting the directed the MD JKPCC to tive biddings for expanding Vaishno Devi University, tional Sanskrit University, The meeting was at- functioning of the Corpora- handover the completed the ambit of its functioning Katra (SMVDU), in collabo- New Delhi and Former tended by Principal Secre- tion as well as the status of projects to the respective and improve its financial ration with the Department Vice-Chancellor, Uttarak- tary, PWD, Shailendra Ku- various projects being exe- departments so that they health. of Sanskrit, University of hand Sanskrit University, mar; Managing Director cuted by it. can be utilised for the pub- He also advised them to Jammu, Jammu, organized Haridwar, an independent JKPCC, Vikas Kundal; Chief The MD informed the lic use. look at organizational re- an International Webinar researcher of management Engineer R&B Jammu and meeting that 26 projects He stressed upon the con- structuring to increase their on “Indian Epistemology: A and Indian philosophy other concerned officials of have been completed by the cerned officers to conduct viability besides optimisa- Contemporary Perspective” Miss. Mila Bubiak from the Corporation while as agency this year while 42 regular site visits to stay well tion of their equipments and from 6:00pm to 10:30 pm Poland, Prof. H.S. Prasad, Chief Engineer R&B, Kash- projects and 18 projects will versed with the actual situ- staff. on 27th Dec. 2020. Former Professor and The event was inaugu- members, students and in- The welcome address was Head, Dept. of Philosophy rated by Prof. Manoj Kumar dependent scholars partici- delivered by Dr. Anil Kumar and Dean. University of Dhar, Hon’ble Vice-Chan- pated in the webinar from Tewari, Head, School of Delhi, Prof. Ambika Datta Reasi District Congress meet held cellor of the University of various parts of the world. Philosophy & Culture, Sharma, Professor and Jammu. He expressed his The distinguished keynote SMVDU. Head Dept. of Philosophy best wishes for the successful and Dean of Students, Dr. JAMMU RISING speaker of the webinar was The speakers included organization of the event. Hari Singh Gour Central JAMMU,DEC 28 Prof. Ramesh Chandra Prof. Kisor Kumar Due to his preoccupation, Sinha, Chairman, Indian Chakrabarti, President, In- University, Sagar, Prof. Prof. Ravindra Kumar Council of Philosophical Re- stitute for Cross Cultural Saroj Kaushal, Professor Sinha, Hon’ble Vice-Chan- and Head, Department of A Meeting of District Con- search, New Delhi. Studies and Academic Ex- cellor of SMVDU, commu- The webinar began with a change and Former Distin- Sanskrit, Jainarayan Vyaas gress Reasi was held in nicated his best wishes University, Jodhpur. Reasi regarding review of mangalacharan by Prof. guished Professor of Philos- through Prof. Dhar who The event concluded with recently held DDC Elec- Ram Bahadur Shukla, ophy and Religion, Davis very gracefully passed it on a vote of thanks by Prof. tions. Incharge District Head, Department of San- and Elkins College, West to the organizers as well as Shukla and Dr. Tewari, the Reasi and Ex MLA Sh. Bal- skrit, Jammu University, Virginia, USA, Prof. Jata the audience. Heads of the organizing de- wan Singh Ji and Ex Minis- who also presented the Shankar, President, All In- More than 150 faculty partments. ter Jugal Kishore Sharma theme of the webinar. dia Philosophy Association were also present in the Meeting . All Candidates of DDC election and Munici- pal By-Election were pres- development of districts, in- especially those from Gool- Leader Munshi Ram Salalia stead the BJP made it a na- Arnas and Gulabgarh Con- , Sr. Leader Pritam Singh , Jammu, JKP boxers dominate as ent in the Meeting. Speaking on the occasion tional issue and misguided stituency where Ex Minister Sr. Leader Vijay Sharma , Th. Balwan Singh said that people on the name of re- and Ex MLA Khan brothers Noor Mohd. Ji , Block Presi- gion, religion and caste. left Party . All Candidates dent Katra Krishan Singh , J&K Boxing Champ concludes there was brute use of ad- Mohd. Israil Who won and Party workers asked Advocate Ayaz Hussain , ministration for manipulat- JAMMU RISING DDC Election from Ma- Party leaders to Strengthen Councillor Amit Sharma , ing elections in favour of JAMMU,DEC 28 BJP candidates all over the hore-A and Rimpi Dubey Party at Grass root level by Councillor Ashok Bali , who won Municipal By- making Organizations from Councillor Bharat Bhushan , Jammu Province. At the Senior boxers from dis- booth level receipts regard- Election from Ward No. 11 , Booth Level to District Sarpanch Yashpal , Ex Reasi were felicitated on the Level. Sarpanch Pal Chand , Ex trict Jammu and J&K Po- ing number of votes poled lice performed well taking were not given to the polling occasion . Jugal Kishore Present In the Meeting Sarpanch Munshi Ram , Sharma appreciated all were DDC Candidates from Saraj Din , Liyaqat Ali , Ram away majority of the medals agents. Mr. Singh said that in the three-day J&K UT DDC elections were meant Candidates for putting their District , Amit Sharma Dist. Singh , Surinder Singh and best efforts in DDC elections Working president Sr. other Party Workers . Boxing Championship for electing members for the which came to an end with prize distribution function under the banner of J&K Amateur Boxing Associa- Baramulla Taekwondo gets underway tion at J&K Police Sports Manzoor (international Complex, Gulshan Ground, player), Aabid Ayoub, here today. Hashim Majeed, Tanveer In total, around 200 box- Ahmed, Mohsin Ali, Shah- ers turned up for the com- nawaz, Sahil, Firdosa Nabi, petition representing dis- Gulshan Ara, Tabasum and trict Jammu, Kathua, Sadaf Ali. Udhampur, Poonch, Srina- gar, Baramulla, departmen- chora, Akhnoor), Sajad sar (Udhampur). 54-57 kg: gar) bt Barkha (Jammu). tal team of J&K Police and Pathan (J&K Police), Khal- Rizwan Sajad (Kathua) bt 48-51 kg: Manvi Katal DYSS initiates institutional side of Univer- ida Bano (J&K Police), Mohammad Mannan (Jammu) bt Sanjana sity of Jammu. Aman Sangral (J&K Police) (Pooch). 60-63 kg: Nadeem (Poonch). Parul Sharma selection In the valedictory func- and Sandeep Singh (Ram- Farooq (Pooch) bt Sachin (Jammu) bt Saria Manzoor tion, the medals, certificates ban). Choudhary (Jammu). (Pulwama). process for and saviours presented The Results: Men Youth: 44-46 kg: Women Senior: 45-48 kg: jointly by president, Dr Men Senior: 49-52 kg: Piyosh Dahgotra (Jammu) Jahanvi (Jammu) bt Neha cultural group Ashutosh Sharma and sec- Akash Sharma (Jammu) bt bt Krishna (Jammu). 46-48 (Jammu). 51-54 kg: Neha retary, Dushyant Sharma of Sankit Saini (Jammu). 52- kg: Maan Singh (Jammu) Bhagat (Jammu) bt Anjali 57 kg: Gurjant (Jammu) bt bt Rakesh Singh (Ramban). JAMMU RISING J&K Olympic Association Lochan (Jammu). 54-57 kg: (JKOA). A number of offi- Naveen Sharma (Jammu). 48-50 kg:Prajwal Jamwal Priyanka Devi (Jammu) bt JAMMU,DEC 28 cials of the JKOA and sports 57-60 kg: Sandeep Singh (Jammu) bt Tarun Singh JAMMU RISING Taekwondo Association encouraged the players. Avintika Bali (Jammu). 57- associations were present (JKP) bt Anil Kumar (Jammu). 52-54 kg: Ashu (JKTA). Also present were Mumtaz 60 kg: Anju Bala (JKP) bt JAMMU,DEC 28 Department of Youth in the well attended func- (Jammu). 60-63 kg: Asif Ali Sharma (Jammu) bt Sunil Around 100 participants Nazir and Ghulam Hassan Sonia Devi (Jammu). 60-64 Services and Sports tion. (University of Jammu) bt Kumar (Jammu). 54-57 kg: The 2nd District Bara- have registered for the com- Mir. kg: Heena Choudhary (DYSS) today initiated a Speaking to the gathering Rahul Manhas (University Sahl Lalotra (Kathua) bt mulla Taekwondo Champi- petition in various weight The three-day champi- of Jammu). 63-69 kg: Aaqib Khan (Srinagar). 57- (JKP) bt Bala Devi two-day selection process of participants and other onship, organised by Bara- and age categories repre- onship is being held under guests, Dr Ashutosh Vinod Bhardwaj (Jammu) 60 kg: Abhay Raina (Pooch) (Jammu). 64-69 kg: mulla Taekwondo senting clubs and the institu- the supervision of president to pick up best cultural Sharma appreciated the bt Rajesh Charak (JKP). bt Satyam Khajuria Khushboo (Srinagar) bt Jy- Association got underway at tions. of the district association, group (Folk Dances/Folk J&K Amateur Boxing Asso- Boys Sub-Junior: 33-35 (Jammu). 60-63 kg: Sahil oti Bharti (Jammu). Plus 81 Ahmad Complex, Delina Haji Ghulam Ahmad Mir Neelofar Masood. Songs/Regional ciation for successful con- kg: Pranav Kumar (Ud- Ahmed (Pooch) bt Gourav kg: Zaheen Aslam (Jammu) Baramulla under the aegis was the chief guest, who The technical penal for dances/skits) for the 24th duct of the three-day event hampur) bt Umar Farooq Mehra. 63-66 kg: Sahil Ali bt Mutqeen (Jammu). of Jammu and Kashmir along with Neelofar Masood the event comprised Danish 11 medals for Srina- National Youth Festival. following the Covid-19 (Poonch). 37-40 kg: Talib (Kathua) bt Akshun guidelines. He also compli- Hussain (Kathua) bt Bhushan (Jammu). 66-70 gar Similar trials shall be mented the technical penal Aayush (Srinagar). 40-43 kg: Narinder Bali (Jammu) District Srinagar secured conducted at Kashmir Di- and J&K Police for provid- kg: Mohd Faisal bt Shub- bt Santan Verma (Jammu). 11 medals, including five vision, followed by a final ing logistic support. ham Thakur. 43-46 75-80 kg: Eyad Akeel Khan gold, two silver and four selection from December Prominent among those kg:Mehrose Ahmed (Srinagar) bt Abhindhay bronze medals. The 11- 30 to January eight at present were Kuldeep (Poonch) bt Sharb Ayaz Sharma (Jammu). member team was accom- Jammu, a handout issued Singh, Kiran Wattal, BS (Poonch). 46-49 kg: Kaisar Girls Sub-Junior: 52-54 panied by Tariq Ahmed Tirthi, Sunil Sharma, Cap- Wani (Baramulla) bt Arun here today informed. kg: Farhana Reyaz (Manager) and Farooq tain (Retd) Murti Gupta, Singh (Udhampur). Deepak (Poonch) bt Ritu Singh (Sri- Khan (senior boxing coach, Today's selection event Vikas Gupta, Sharat Chan- Katoch (Udhampur) bt nagar). 57-60: Simaran Bali J&K Sports Council). started under the overall der Singh, S S Gill and Ravi Aryan Mishra (Jammu). (Udhampur) bt Bareena Jammu boxers excel supervision of Assistant Kumar. Boys Junior: Sohail Tariq (Srinagar). District Jammu bagged Director (DYSS), MR Ut- The technical penal for Ahmed (Pooch) bt Ranjeet Girls Junior: 44-46 kg: highest medals in Youth DIP No:DIP/J-9244/20 tam, district officers, the championship com- Singh (Kathua). 46-48 kg: Anisha Bhatti (Poonch) bt category with eight gold, Dt: 29-12-2020 prised Anil Wadhera (J&K Shubam Sharma (Jammu) Shivanika (Udhampur). 46- equal number of silver and Sukhdev Raj (Jammu) bt Ritesh (Kathua). 50-52 Sports Council), Inder 48 kg: Vanshika Choudhary five bronze. Similarly, in and Swarn Singh (Ud- Singh (BSF), Mushtaq kg: Mayank Chettri (Udhampur) bt Maryam senior group, Jammu se- hampur) at Youth Hostel, Ahmed (Poonch), Harinder (Jammu) bt Jattin Sharma Khatoon (Udhampur). 54- cured four gold, five silver here. Pal (University of Jammu), (Jammu). 52-54 kg: Mohd 57 kg: Aayat Khan (Srina- and four bronze. Gautam Sharma (Chowki- Zahir (Pooch) bt Ankit Ke- 5 Daily Jammu Rising NEWS Jammu, MondayDecember 28, 2020 Advisor Baseer meets scores of deputations, individuals Congress celebrates 136th Foundation Day also expressed gratitude to JAMMU RISING the Advisor for fulfilling Pt. Jawahar Lal Nehru, Sar- JAMMU, DEC 28 their demands regarding JAMMU RISING dar Patel, Maulana Azad, supply of water and power JAMMU, DEC 28 Neta Ji Subash Chander Bose, Advisor to Lieutenant besides construction of Lala Lajpat Rai, Khan Abdul Governor, Baseer Ahmad play ground. An impressive function was Gafar Khan, Dr. Rajinder Khan, on Monday met Besides, delegations of held at PCC HQ. Shaheedi Prasad and several other stal- scores of public deputa- Shahr-i-Khaas Traders As- Chowk Jammu to celebrate warts under whose leader- tions and individuals to sociation, Falah Behbood the 136th Foundation Day of ship, provided by the Con- listen to their issues and Committee, Usman Abad, the Congress party, which is gress party that India today concerns during a public Artisans Association, being celebrated all over the has emerged as a great power grievances redressal members of Amar Singh country. PCC Chief hoisted and is a leader in various fields camp. Club and large number of party flag at party HQ in the in the World. India is recog- The delegations and in- individuals from different presence of large number of nized in the World as a mes- dividuals projected several areas like Baba Nagri workers. senger of peace, and a vibrant demands and problems Wangat Kangan, Syedpora The function was presided democracy which is known before the Advisor seeking Eidgah, Baramulla, Nowl- over by former Minister & for its unity in diversity. It is an early redressal to the ahri Pattan and other President JKPCC Shri Ghu- because of the principles, poli- same. parts of Kashmir apprised lam Ahmed Mir which was at- Congress party and its contri- respective of caste, creed, cies and the programmes A delegation of Mohalla the Advisor of different is- tended by former Ministers bution and sacrifices for the colour or religion unitedly framed by the Congress party Committee, Zaina Kadal Ganderbal demanded re- pending payments. sues pertaining to their ar- Vice Presidents PCC Mula freedom of the Country and fought against the mighty and incorporated in the Con- demanded construction of moval of illegal construc- Likewise, delegations of eas and sought their early Ram, Raman Bhalla & Kanta achievements towards nation British rulers for the freedom stitution of Independent In- community hall, parking tions in the district. In this retired Police personnel redressal. Bhan; Co-Treasurer PCC Ra- building in the post-inde- of the country and countless dia which withstood the test facility, establishment of regard, Advisor sought re- and retired employees of Advisor assured all indi- jnish Sharma; General Secre- pendent period. It was on this number of countrymen in- of the time and the Country fire station and related port from the concerned Panchayats also met the viduals and delegations taries PCC Th. Balwan Singh, day in 1885, the Congress was cluding several senior leaders has marched on the path of public utilities. authorities and expressed Advisor and put forth their that the issues and gen- Yogesh Sawhney Incharge founded and during its 135 of the party underwent great peace, progress and prosper- The Advisor issued on dismay over inordinate demand for removal of pay uine demands projected DCC Jammu Urban. Th. Shiv years of the service to the na- sufferings and gave supreme ity. PCC Chief cautioned the spot directions to the dis- delay in removing en- anomalies and release of by them would be re- Dev Singh (EX-MLA), be- tion, the Congress party re- sacrifices to achieve freedom people and party men about trict administration to ex- croachments. pension benefits in their dressed on priority basis. sides senior functionaries of mained committed to the for the nation. the challenges before the plore possibilities for in- Similarly, deputationists favour. Another delega- He gave on the spot direc- DCC, Blocks and frontal or- principle of secularism and He said that there were party by the communal and corporation of demands of several contractors tion from Seer Jageer, So- tions to the concerned for ganizations like Mahila Con- socialism and for strengthen- great challenges before the divisive forces in the country raised by the people in the brought their concerns in pore called on the Advisor time bound redressal of gress, Youth Congress, Seva ing the unity and integrity of nation at the time India at- and reiterated the pledge to Srinagar Smart City proj- the notice of Advisor for and put forth their de- public issues raised during Dal, INTUC & NSUI. the nation. It was the Con- tained freedom. It was Con- remain committed to the fun- ect. A deputation from timely release of their mands before him. They the camp. Addressing the gathering gress party under whose ban- gress party and its able lead- damental ideals of the party PCC Chief Shri G.A. Mir ner the entire countrymen ir- ership like Mahatma Gandhi, and make it stronger to meet 60 Food Business Operators booked under FSS Act threw light on the history of the challenge. and registration, manda- lenge, which is a flag ship a punishment or imprison- JAMMU RISING tory under Food Safety & program of FSSAI, district ment up to six months and JAMMU, DEC 28 Standards Act. Srinagar has to increase the fine up to five lacs. As per the statement of number of licenses, regis- The Department has A fresh drive has been the Food & Drug Adminis- tration by 20 percent up to asked all Food Business started in district Srinagar tration, Department, sixty March 2021, the statement Operators to obtain license against those Food Busi- complaints have been filed reads, adding that carrying or registration as per their ness Operators, who are in the competent court in Food business without ob- annual turnover by access- running their business this regard. taining license is an offence ing website wwwfoscosfs- without obtaining licenses Under Eat Right Chal- under FSS Act and carries sai.gov.in . DSEJ hosts webinar on NCERT National Award JAMMU RISING radha Gupta said that Dir Finance inspects progress on GDC JAMMU, DEC 28 many teachers, working To acquaint the teachers with the Directorate of campus building at Sunderbani of Jammu and Kashmir School Education Jammu, RAJOURI, DECEMBER 28: An inspection team led with various low cost inno- use innovative methods of by Director Finance higher education Department, Ab- vations and ideas which teaching, learning as well dul Majeed Bhat today inspected progress on Sunderbani can be used in teaching, as mental, physical and Government Degree College campus building. learning as well as in day to personality development of He was accompanied by Assistant Director planning, day life, Directorate of students and it was an op- Fayaz Ahmed, Accounts officer HED, M.H. Tantray and School Education Jammu portune platform for them AEE RUSA. organised a webinar on to showcase themselves The team visited the construction site of the college NCERT National Award for while gaining experience building and took stock of the status of the work. Innovation- 2020. and exposure at the same The AD Planning instructed the construction agencies to The webinar, meant also time. “Any innovation or speed up the construction work to facilitate early shift- to guide and educate teach- an idea becomes useful and ing of the college to the new building. ers about the procedure important only when it gets Earlier, the Principal of the college gave a brief on the and formalities related to implemented properly and working of the college and the requirements for improving applying for 2020 National is used for the benefit of the the working. Award for Innovation, was student and teaching com- The Principal sought appointment of more clerical staff organised in collaboration munity", she added. to meet the work load of the college having the strength of with J&K chapter of Na- Lauding the efforts of Dr. nearly 800 students. She also called for expediting the tional Council of Teacher Chandermauli Joshi, work of campus building to enable the administration to Scientists and APJ Abdul Chairman NCTS and Mr. overcome the shortage of accommodation for the class Kalam National Council of Sandip Patil, National Sec- rooms. young Scientists. retary NCTS, Anuradha The Principal GDC Sunderbani, wholeheartedly Speaking on the occa- Guotaguta assured whole thanked Director Finance for the various valuable sug- sion, Director SEJ, Anu- hearted support and coop- gestions and instructions and also for paying this much eration for similar initia- needed visit to the college to assess the ground reality. J&K Olympic Association calls on Advisor Farooq

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A delegation of J&K Olympic Association called on Advisor to Lieutenant Governor Farooq Khan and discussed various issues per- taining to infrastructure, ac- tivities and development of sports in the UT of J&K. The Association was led by its President Ashutosh Sharma and comprised of Vice Presidents Captain Murti Gupta, Kuldeep Singh Jamwal, Kiran Wattal, Secre- tary General Dushyant Sharma, Treasurer, BS Tirthi, President Cycling Associa- tion. eral steps to promote sports ture to the sports-loving tion, Ravinder Singh besides Advisor gave a patient activities in the J&K and in- youth to channelize their en- Secretary Sports Council, hearing to issues raised by the formed that 2nd Winter ergy towards a positive direc- Naseem Javed Choudhary. delegation and exhorted that games are going to be organ- tion. Regarding the issues The delegation apprised UT Administration is com- ized in Gulmarg again. He raised by the Association, Ad- the Advisor regarding the is- mitted to provide better asked the members of the As- visor said that administration sues related to sports infra- sporting facilities and infra- sociation to take part in these would engage top coaches at structure, lack of coaches in structure to players of the UT games with full enthusiasm UT, Division and District different sports categories, so that they can perform bet- and passion. He also said that level to provide best training constitution of Sports Council ter in the national and inter- administration is giving em- to the players. He also said and allocation/release of fi- national competitions and phasis on water sports. Advi- that Sports Academies will be nancial aid to different sports bring laurels to J&K. sor said that the administra- constituted to provide a pro- councils which are associated Advisor said that the UT tion is committed to provide fessional platform to the with J & K Olympic Associa- administration has taken sev- best avenues and infrastruc- youth of the UT. DIPR organises cultural programme on COVID-19 JAMMU, DECEM- Don’ts and featuring folk ment for organizing the Dogri Song “Dogri BER 28: To spread song and music, here at event of great importance Makheer Mithi Nai.....” awareness among the gen- Bal Niketan Vaid Mandir. in his institution. He presented by senior artist eral masses, the Cultural President Bal Niketan, urged for holding more Mohinder Kumar, besides Wing, Department of In- Suresh Chander was the such programmes in insti- Punjabi song on the said formation & Public Rela- chief guest on the occa- tutions for the general topic “Corona Aye Buri Bi- tions(DIPR), Jammu or- sion. awareness of youngsters mari.....” presented by DIP No:DIP/J-9086/20 ganized a cultural While speaking on the as well as general masses senior artist Balbir Singh Dt: 26-12-2020 programme based on occasion, Chander lauded regarding COVID-19 ap- were the main attraction COVID-19 Do’s and the efforts of the Depart- propriate behaviour. of the programme. Jammu Rising 6 Jammu, MondayDecember 28, 2020 EDITORIAL As growth recovers, inflationary ENDING THE concerns could begin to dominate CUT-OFF RACE Pranjul Bhandari sulting exuberance to be led by the re- The smaller listed firms did not do as But this is not where it ends. Rising committee of experts is on s the world grapples with the lease of pent-up demand for high- well (7 per cent, year-on-year). And the inequality could have other side effects. COVID-19 pandemic, India touch services, in the same way that unlisted informal firms, typically with It could stoke inflation. India has had the job to come up with Ahas stood out in three distinct pent-up demand for physical goods small cash buffers, are likely to have trouble in the past with rising prices of ways. One, over the past few weeks, In- preceded the recovery in 2020. faced acute economic stress. services. Once this trend takes hold, as Amodalities for a ‘high dia seems to have broken the link be- At first glance, it may seem that In- In fact, it can be argued that large it did in 2011, it remains elevated for a quality aptitude test’ for admis- tween rising levels of mobility and dia got off lightly and is back on the firms benefited, in part, at the cost of prolonged period. And trying to boost COVID-19 cases. Fears that the cele- path to recovery. But a deeper look sug- smaller, informal firms. This could supply takes time. Think health and ed- sion to undergraduate pro- brations during the Diwali festival gests that the low level of fiscal spending have happened in two ways. One, ucation services, for example. would lead to a surge in virus cases could leave behind other problems, spending moved from small firms to For three reasons, it is possible that grammes of Central universities haven’t played out. In fact, the number such as rising inequality. large ones as they were more efficient services inflation rises quickly in 2021. from the 2021-22 academic ses- of new cases has fallen while the fatality After all, much of the fiscal support through the lockdown period. Two, One, as a vaccine comes into play, there rate continues to drop. Two, India has packages around the world have been small firms are especially vulnerable to could be a release of pent-up demand sion. The mandatory computer- rolled out one of the smallest fiscal sup- directed towards safeguarding the vul- delays or defaults on payments they are for high-touch services. Two, as large port packages globally, with central nerable — poorer households and small owed, many times from the larger firms and their employees do relatively based common entrance exam, to government spending flat so far this businesses. Although it is true that in firms. well, they are likely to demand more be conducted by the National year. Three, inflation is now a big prob- India there was a focus on these areas, Most worryingly, small firms are services, stoking prices. Consumption lem, with consumer prices above the 6 there were some misses, such as the ur- more labour intensive than large firms. patterns show that the rich in India Testing Agency, is expected to end per cent tolerance level for the past ban poor being left out, and the overall The informal sector employs around 85 tend to consume more services than the eight months. outlay was small. For instance, demand per cent of the labour force. If small poor. And rising inequality could, the oppressive reign of cut-off The fact that Indians can move for the rural employment guarantee firms do poorly, it impacts a large num- therefore, stoke inflation. Three, many marks based on Class XII Board around more freely without a jump in programme continues to outstrip sup- ber of people. Data shows that small service providers did not do a regular COVID-19 cases is a major positive that ply. firms have cut staff costs by much more annual price reset in 2020, so they may exams. The UGC sees it as an is already paying off. The last quarter And then there is the rise in inequality than large firms (-20 per cent year-on- raise prices to cover the two years once saw an improvement in growth as con- between large and small firms, which year versus 0 per cent year-on-year). demand picks up. If inflation does be- opportunity for the varsities, sumers were eager to spend, especially is likely to be felt by individual employ- And limited fiscal support here could come persistent and leads to tighter more than 50 in number, to enrol on festival-related items, bolstered by ees. The corporate results in the quarter stoke inequality. monetary policy, that could weigh on higher-than-usual financial savings. ending September were telling — large All this could impact demand over growth over time. aspirants with an aptitude for a With the vaccine coming, the econ- listed firms saw a bigger rise in profits time. We are already seeing some early Putting all of this together, it seems omy could get a further shot in the arm. (50 per cent, year-on-year). A combi- changes like sales of more expensive India will come full circle in 2021. For a particular course or subject. The combination of mass vaccinations, nation of cost-cutting, low interest passenger vehicles doing better than while it was worried more about weak While the minimum eligibility to herd immunity (for instance in parts of rates, access to buoyant capital markets motorbike sales. Indeed, rising in- growth than high inflation. But as Mumbai) and rising recovery rates au- and increased spending in the formal equality is a scar that the pandemic is growth recovers, inflationary concerns be set would mean more candi- gurs well for growth. We expect the re- economy probably helped. likely to leave behind. could reappear. dates getting a shot at admission, the move would also do away with Systemic neglect ensures that prisons act as the need to appear in multiple entrance tests. warehouses for the marginalised Maja Daruwala , Vijay Raghavan provisions regarding the care, treatment cent come from marginalised sections. from 3.5 crore toward 4 crore, an over 10 The endeavour is in line with the and rehabilitation of prisoners. A They know little about the law. Even if per cent rise. According to the India Jus- National Education Policy’s stress wo recent incidents of Stan plethora of Supreme Court and high court they are aware, they have little recourse tice report 2019, it takes an average of Swamy and Gautam Navlakha judgments reiterate that prisoners are to any complaints mechanism and must three years for the case to traverse the on conceptual understanding, Tshow up the state of our prisons human beings with basic rights. In fall back on an uneven legal aid system. high court and six years in the subordi- today. Both are undertrial prisoners in the essence, the law emphasises that as far as If at all a prisoner can reach the judge, nate courts. where individual interests and Bhima-Koregaon case. Both had to move under trial prisoners are concerned, they they are either too busy in their routine It doesn’t have to be this way. There the courts for the simplest of necessities. enjoy all other rights, save those re- work or too enmeshed in the local culture are pathways to accountability and to re- talent get primacy during admis- One, to get a sipper cup and a straw be- stricted by virtue of their being incarcer- to act. Financial, infrastructural, and hu- form. But since both supervisor and pol- cause he is an 80-year-old man with ated. man resource shortfalls that range from icy maker know the on-ground con- sions and marks in Board exams Parkinson’s and the other to wrest a pair Yet, violations are an everyday routine. 20 to 40 per cent also play their part in straints and the biases within the culture, alone are not a barometer of of glasses to replace a broken pair. It led to They get highlighted when there is a adding to staff stress and inmate misery. much is excused or pushed under the the Bombay High Court into making an mishap with a high-profile person, like a The Supreme Court issued orders to carpet. Reform attempts like the constitu- knowledge and intelligence. observation that workshops should be con- Rajan Pillai whose death in Tihar Prison state governments to take steps to pre- tion of Undertrial Review Committees ducted for the prison staff to sensitise due to lack of medical care led to the high vent the spread of the coronavirus in mandated by the Supreme Court work Those who have a better grasp of them. court awarding compensation; or if a prisons through a suo moto PIL filed in patchily. In most prisons, the Board of Why did these matters have to go to the public-spirited individual like Sheela March 2020, leading to more than Visitors meant to function as an oversight the subject and a greater ground- courts? It is, perhaps, an indication of the Barse files a PIL; or because of a judge 68,000 prisoners being released on bail mechanism are not even constituted. fact that there is little space for ground- who, as in the recent case of “Re Inhuman or parole so far. But a pre-pandemic The policy rhetoric wants prisons to be ing in the basics are likely to have level staff to make operational decisions. Conditions in 1382 Prisons”, sees the comparison between 2017 and 2019 places of reform and rehabilitation. Their an advantage. While minimising Officials do not want to get into trouble, es- need for systemic change. Notorious shows that overcrowding increased from neglect by the executive and oversight pecially in cases of political prisoners ar- criminals, too, like Charles Sobhraj and 116 to 119 per cent. Overcrowding in indi- bodies ensures they act as warehouses for the stakes of the Class XII exams rested under national security laws. Sunil Batra, who had the gumption to vidual prisons stands much higher; some the poor and the marginalised. But the The law on provision of basic facilities to take matters to the Supreme Court, have prisons are more than three times constitutional ordering of this country re- and the need for coaching classes, prisoners is clear — it lies squarely with played their part in prison reforms over crowded than their official capacity. quires that pandemic or no pandemic, custodial authorities. The Nelson Man- the years. Despite efforts at clearing cases, an justice must not wait. Prolongation of the focus is to be on the holistic dela Rules 2015 issued by the UN and the But standard setting doesn’t mean acute shortage of judges and court infra- these so-called criminal cases is uncon- Model Prison Manual 2016 by the Bureau compliance. Our prisons are full of peo- structure ensures an accelerating accu- scionable, as is forcing vulnerable people growth of students. Another aim of Police Research and Development, ple in compromised states. Around 70 per mulation of cases in courts. Between into remaining in hotspots of increased in- of the policy is to remove the strict Ministry of Home Affairs, have elaborate cent are undertrials and more than 75 per 2019 and 2020, the numbers crept up fection and fatal risk. compartmentalisation of Arts, Science and Commerce, so that Appointment of a Native American as Interior Secretary students can choose subjects based on their interests. The acti- is a step in accepting America’s colonial past vation and standardisation of the Sanjib Baruah them achieve their goals for self-determi- of our sovereignty. Our citizenship was being targeted at every juncture — de- nation”. in our own nations . . . We wished to re- spite facing famine and drought — still proposals will take time, but these o say that Native American It may seem remarkable to readers in main treaty Indians and reserve our an- inhabit this country today. But indige- politician Debra Anne Haaland’s India that the term “Indian”, a legacy of cient rights. There was no great rush nous people aren’t asking anyone to go are in the right direction. The for- Tappointment as Secretary of the Christopher Columbus’s 528-year-old among my people to go out and vote in back to where they came from.” Interior of the US would be historic is an mistake, is still a legal category in the US. the white man’s elections.” She has been a champion of Native malisation of a SAT-like module understatement. If confirmed by the Sen- Fortunately, terms such as Native or Na- Not all Native Americans took this American rights and environmental ate, Haaland will take office in early 2021 tive American, indigenous communities, view. But many still remain ambivalent causes. “The sad fact is that we have a that disincentivises rote learning as the first Native American head of the Native Nation or First Nations People about citizenship. “Democracy is Indige- President,” she said earlier this year, sprawling government department that now enjoy wide acceptance as synonyms. nous” is the slogan used by an advocacy “who is intent on selling off our public is a much-required change. manages the US government’s relations In the colonial period in North Amer- organization working to register indige- lands to his friends for fracking and with indigenous communities and over- ica, the British entered into treaties with nous voters in the last election seeking to drilling.” Oil and gas development in fed- The plan to hold one exam for sees the country’s national parks and mil- Native American nations as they did with appeal to the pride that many feel about eral public lands provides livelihood to lions of acres of public lands, most of foreign countries. The practice continued historical institutions such as the Iro- many Americans and a major source of admission will also take care of which were once controlled by Native till after the founding of the United States quois Confederacy and its consensus- revenue for a number of states. Haa- Americans. in 1776. However, their legal and politi- based mechanisms of governance. land’s position on oil and gas drilling on the issue of different boards hav- In urging Biden to choose Haaland for cal status suffered a demotion; they be- Born to a Native American mother and public lands is likely to come under the position, prominent environmental came “domestic dependent nations”, to a Norwegian-American father, Haaland scrutiny during her confirmation hear- ing varied curriculum and evalua- and climate activist Bill McKibben said, use Chief Justice John Marshall’s early is an enrolled citizen of the Pueblo of La- ings and if she is confirmed, during her “It would be a remarkable plot twist in the 19th century re-formulation. In the guna. Pueblo — the Spanish word for vil- tenure as Interior Secretary. tion patterns, and the resultant American story for an indigenous person treaties they signed, Native Americans lage — is the commonly used term for in- During the racial reckoning that has to run interior — a gesture can’t repair ceded millions of acres of land to the US, digenous communities in New Mexico been taking place in the US over the past discrepancies. If what is concep- much of the damage that’s been done, but but the treaties did not absorb them into reflecting the state’s Spanish colonial year, Black Lives Matter activists have it can serve as a constant reminder of the the American body politic. Native Amer- heritage. Haaland often describes herself drawn attention to the mistreatment of tualised falls in place, a university debt still to be repaid.” icans were restricted to their reserva- as a 35th generation New Mexican. all “communities of colour”. But the The Department of Interior includes tions. Yet, they could govern themselves. Haaland first came to national atten- protests have also dramatised the will be able to see every student’s the Bureau of Indian Affairs. Established Even groups that did not sign treaties tion in 2018 when she was elected to the uniqueness of the challenges facing Na- in 1824, the Bureau was housed originally could claim to possess inherent sover- House of Representatives. She was one tive Americans. Unlike all other exclu- individual subject portfolio and in the Department of War before it was eignty. of the two Native American women sions in American society, at the core of moved to the newly created Department of Native Americans didn’t all cheer when elected to the Congress for the first time in America’s problems with indigenous decide on admissions based on the Interior in 1849. It was located in the the US Congress in 1924 declared that US history. Now she will be the first-ever communities lies the question of land — a Department of War since the subjugation those born in the country will be Ameri- indigenous person to hold a Cabinet- lot of which falls within the mandate of aptitude, absorption and curiosity of indigenous communities and their can citizens. Clinton Rickard, the chief of level position. the Department of Interior. It has be- forced relocation was official policy. the Tuscarora people (who now live in At the Democratic National Conven- come commonplace to talk of slavery as — the essential ingredients of “As federal policy has changed from no- the US state of New York and Canada’s tion last August, Haaland spoke power- America’s original sin. But this narrative tions of subjugating and assimilating Ontario province), said: “By its provi- fully against President Trump’s anti-im- elides the story of the US as a settler meaningful education. American Indians,” says the bureau’s offi- sions all Indians were automatically migrant policies and rhetoric. “If anyone colony — native Americans were forcibly cial website, so has its mission. “Its role made United States citizens whether they can say ‘go back’”, she said, “it’s Native removed before white settlers could use now is as a partner with tribes to help wanted to be or not. This was a violation Americans. My Pueblo ancestors, despite slave labour to cultivate those lands. 7 Daily Jammu Rising SPORTS Jammu, MondayDecember 28, 2020 Bowlers put India in sight of series-levelling Lockdown increased chess’ win, leave Australia reeling at 133/6 popularity, ‘The Queen's Gambit’ MELBOURNE, DECEM- BCCI medical team. made boom bigger: Anand BER 28:India marched towards a Earlier, riding captain Ajinkya dominant series-levelling victory Rahane's classy hundred and Chennai, December 28 Reputed chess website people would get to know after their formidable bowlers Ravindra Jadeja's 15th half-cen- scythed through the Australian tury, India managed enough runs batting, relentlessly pressing on the board to put Australia un- home the advantage of a sizeable der pressure despite losing their first-innings lead on the third day five remaining wickets for only 49 of the second Test, here on Mon- runs after resuming the day on day. 277 for five. Australia were wobbling at 133 Jadeja (57) added 123 runs for for six at stumps on the third day the sixth wicket with skipper Ra- of the Boxing Day Test at the mag- hane, whose vigil came to an nificent Melbourne Cricket when he was run out, his first in Ground. Tests, after making a classy 112 Aiming to exorcise the ghosts of with the help of 12 boundaries in being bowled out for a lowest ever 223 balls. 36 in the series-opener, the visi- The call was Jadeja's and the tors had put up 326 on the board run out was needless, but never- for a 131-run lead in reply to Aus- poor score, but also wasted a re- after the humiliating defeat in the theless, the all-rounder looked tralia's first-innings total of 195 view after pacer Umesh Yadav opener at Adelaide Oval. solid in the middle before he was all out. (1/5) opened him up with the one Smith's horror run in the series set up by Mitchell Starc (3/78 in India's Ravichandran Ashwin that swung away very late. continued as he was bowled by 26 overs).The Australian left-arm (second left) celebrates with Introduced early into the at- Jasprit Bumrah (1/34) round his fast bowler tested Jadeja with a teammates after dismissing Aus- tack, seasoned off-spinner legs when the ball clipped the barrage of short balls and the ploy tralias Marnus Labuschagne dur- Ravichandran Ashwin (1/46) bails of the off-stump after the worked as the all-rounder pulled ing play on day three of the sec- once again showed his class when batsman had shuffled too much. one straight to the deep mid- ond cricket test between India he bamboozled Marnus India's Ravindra Jadeja cele- wicket fielder for a polished 57 and Australia at the Melbourne Labuschagne (28 off 49 balls) brates after the wicket of that included three boundaries "Cruel as it may sound" chess.com declared that its some unknown facets of his Cricket Ground. AP/PTI Photo with a slider that went straight Wade, looking the best among and his trademark sword celebra- but the COVID-19 lock- subscriber base shot up sig- reticent personality. How- Australia were ahead by only with the angle. Australian batsmen, was trapped tion.On a day 3 MCG pitch that down was a boon for chess, nificantly after the series' re- ever, he doesn't want to say two runs at close of play. Ashwin let one slide across and in front of the wicket by Ravindra hardly contained any demons, the feels five-time world cham- lease. Anand said he had who should play him. "This game is not over yet, we with the batsman looking to de- Jadeja (2/25) at 98 for four. Australian bowlers failed to pose pion Viswanathan Anand liked what he had seen of it. "I mean, they are still still have to get four wickets," In- fend the ball went the other way And while the score remained any serious threat to the well-set- but he hopes the sport's ex- "I think it is pretty good. looking into that. I don't dia skipper Ajinkya Rahane, and took an outside edge on its the same, Australia lost another tled Indian batting duo of Rahane pansion into the online It is one experience of a want to be commenting on whose hundred on the second day way to Rahane at first slip. wicket in Travis Head a couple of and Jadeja. space does not spell the end chess player. I feel that a lot that right now. Once some- set the tone for the side, told India's Umesh Yadav (top overs later. The hosts desperately needed a of the traditional board. of the tournament scenes one comes we will an- broadcasters Sony Network at the right) receives treatment during There was no encore of skipper wicket and given how Rahane had In an interview to PTI, the are very accurate. The por- nounce it," he said. end of the day's play. play on day three of the second Tim Paine's battling knock in the been batting it had to be a run out. 51-year-old maestro trayal of the tournament How about he playing "Credit to the bowlers, they cricket test at the Melbourne first Test as he was caught behind Nearing his half-century, touched upon a variety of halls and players, a lot of himself instead of an actor bowled in the right areas," he Cricket Ground. AP/PTI Photo off the bowling of Jadeja. Jadeja took off for a needless sin- subjects, including the im- that is very accurate," he ob- coming on board. added. Matthew Wade (27 batting, 89 Australia could have been seven gle after playing it towards short mense popularity of chess- served. "I haven't given that a lot India's Ravindra Jadeja (right) balls) and Steve Smith (6 batting, down had Pant held on to a Pat cover and Rahane responded pos- based Netflix drama 'The "...it is the biggest series of thought. Somehow I just celebrates after taking the wicket 20 balls) survived the remaining Cummins edge off Ashwin. itively instead of sending him Queen's Gambit, his new on Netflix and that tells you assume that we will get of Australias Matthew Wade dur- overs prior to the tea break, which However, India, too, have a back, but narrowly failed to make role of a mentor to young- quite something. Maybe it someone else but let's see. It ing play on day three of the sec- they took at 65 for two. At that cause for concern as Umesh hob- his ground at the striker's end de- sters and an upcoming was the fact that people would be very strange to en- ond cricket test between India break, the hosts trailed India by bled off the field after suffering a spite giving his best shot. biopic on his remarkable ca- were sitting at home and act," he smiled. and Australia at the Melbourne 66 runs. calf injury in the innings' eighth That pegged India back as Aus- reer and life. somehow they were waiting "I have no idea what it is Cricket Ground. AP/PTI Photo More misery awaited Australia over. tralia looked to claw their way "Certainly chess is one for something like this. I going to look like and how Seeking to wipe out the deficit, in the final session when they lost Bowling his fourth over, the back. Nathan Lyon (3/72 in 27.1 sport that has benefited don't know but it has driven the effort is. You know it is Australia began their second in- four wickets for the addition of 68 pacer had complained of pain in overs) and Josh Hazlewood (1/47 during the lockdown, cruel a boom in chess. like the book, when we nings on a disastrous note as Joe runs, taking India closer to an his calf and had been taken for in 23 overs) then polished off the as it sounds. Actually we can "(Actually) the boom had started it, I didn't know Burns (4) not only got out for a equaliser in the four-match series scans after being assessed by the tail. build on that and grow the started much before but what shape it would take. sport," said Anand. definitely this has made it "I will go and watch it. It As most sporting action much bigger," said Anand. has to be done well. I hope shut down because of the The Chennai-based wiz- we will succeed in making it Siraj's hard work during lockdown bears fruit lockdown when the pan- ard, who won his first world interesting. There are some NEW DELHI, DEC 28: India's What helped Siraj perform im- demic spread, chess found title in 2000 and continues things that are well known debutant pacer Mohammed Siraj on pressively with the red kook- new life online with several to remain among the and some that are not so Monday said that the MCG track has aburra is his experience of playing tournaments taking place. game's elite at the age of 51, well known," he said.He is slowed down considerably and to for A team in New Zealand earlier Asked if there was a possi- said he missed playing also gearing up to be a men- wipe off the Australian tail, they will this year. bility of it going online com- across the board events. tor through the West- have to hit one area consistently. "The SG seam is more pro- pletely, Anand said, "I hope "I definitely miss that," he Bridge-Anand Chess Acad- The Indian bowlers, despite nounced and the kookaburra not but I don't know...we said. emy and the soft-spoken Umesh Yadav's injury early into the seam flattens quickly like it has will see what happens. It "I found that normally star said he would prefer second innings, reduced the home happened now. I bowled well in would be nice to grow chess when you go to a tourna- call himself a guide. team to 133 for six. The hosts have New Zealand during A tour and online but it would be a pity ment, there are triggers "It is a new thing...you only a two-run lead with four wickets that experience helped me a lot. remaining in the second Test. "Actually, if you see there is not to move the other lines." which help make you seri- know teaching and playing "The track on the first day was much difference as to how you "We have to see what ous, make you concentrate. are very different things. I very helpful for bowling but it has perform in Ranji Trophy and at happens once the situation You walk to the tournament am not really going to be a become very slow today. Not much is this level. Yes, performances at the with the virus is under con- hall, you meet other players coach. happening and there wasn't much Test level has its own value but the trol. Whether it is a long- at the hotel. "I hope to be more of a swing on offer. The key is to remain basics don't change," he said.He is term trend or a short-term "All these things are trig- guide. We are looking at the patient and hit one area consis- indebted to Indian team's bowling one, I don't know." gers that a tournament is long term, over the next few tently," Siraj said during the virtual coach Bharath Arun, who was also Not just the lockdown, going to happen. When it years and what progress we media conference. his mentor when he first came up 'The Queen's Gambit', a comes to playing online, can make...I am looking for- His senior pace bowling partner the ranks for the Hyderabad Ranji drama on the life of an or- you are sitting at home and ward to that.” ing that of Travis Head in the second paying off well. I did well for India Jasprit Bumrah gave him pointers side. phaned chess prodigy who suddenly the arbiter says Anand will be mentoring on how to get wickets on a flat deck. innings. A in the red ball format and that "I have always said about Arun rises to the top while strug- start and you begin playing, 15-year old R Praggnanand- "Jassi bhai told me that don't try Siraj's elevation as a Test bowler really helped and after my good sir's contribution in my career. anything different. Bowl in one area has happened in the wake of some performance with the white ball in When he was Hyderabad coach, gling with drugs and alco- I do miss playing across the haa, Nihal Sarin (16), Rau- and create pressure with dot balls great performances for Hyder- this year's IPL, I got confidence he would tell me, ‘The kind of hol, has made chess appeal- board..." nak Sadhwani (15), D and there should be equal focus on abad and India A at the first-class that I can do well for senior team quality you have, you can get any ing to a younger generation On to the biopic to be Gukesh (14) and Prag- each ball," the 26-year-old Hyder- level. also and hopefully, I will keep up batsman out in world cricket’. Same with online searches for the made by noted film-maker gnanandhaa's sister R abad pacer said, having already got "During lockdown, I had worked the good work in future too," he here, before my Test debut, he gave sport and its practitioners Aanand L Rai, Anand said Vaishali (19) to start with. three wickets in the match includ- very hard on my fitness and that's said. me a lot of encouragement," he said. hitting a new high. he was excited about it as Wade calls for consistency in DRS use NEW DELHI, DEC 28: Un- ment over the decision while leaving press conference. "I heard a noise on clipped his pad. happy with skipper Tim Paine's dis- the field, prompting Wade to com- the Pujara one, I was at first slip at Wade, meanwhile, blamed yet an- missal in the second innings of the pare it with Australia's review of the time, and his bat was the only other poor show from the home ongoing Boxing Day Test against In- Cheteshwar Pujara on the second thing out there, and then we saw team batsmen as Australia are dia at the MCG on Monday, Aus- day's play on Sunday. what you guys saw on the ground, struggling to save the second Test. tralia's makeshift opener Matthew "From what I've seen it looked which was a small spike. Either way Leading the series 1-0, the home Wade has called for consistent im- pretty similar to the first ball of yes- if it was out or not out, consistency side slumped to 133 for 6 in their plementation of the Decision Re- terday, the one we actually referred, is all you want as a player."Paine was second innings to take a lead of two view System (DRS). I think it was off Pujara. given out purely based on a Snicko runs on day three with all-rounder Wade made the statement after "So from all reports and what I've spike as there was no mark on Hot Cameron Green (17 not out) and Pat Paine was given out, caught behind seen, Snicko showed a very similar Spot, which is the correct Cummins (15 not out) at the crease. off Ravindra Jadeja on the third day. thing, one was given out and one protocol.But Wade took objection to "We've only got ourselves to blame The wicketkeeper batsman was was not out. That's the way the Pujara's case as then also there was a little bit there, but they've (India) ruled out after the on-field call by cookie crumbles sometimes, but no mark on Hot Spot and a very been pretty much on the mark from Paul Reiffel was overturned by third that's what it looked like from where small spike on Snicko, although the the start," Wade, who top-scored for umpire Paul Wilson. we've been sitting and watching," Indian was given a benefit of doubt, Australia with a defiant 137-ball 40, Paine didn't hide his disappoint- Wade said at the virtual post-day suggesting that the toe of his bat had said. Owner & Editor Ashok Atri Ph: 0191-2464363 Mob. 9419192797, Printer & Publisher: Satish Mahajan Mob: Associate Editor Satish Mahajan 7889664902, 9797554966 , Printed at Early Times Press Samadhian Road Jewel Chowk Jammu, Published at: H.No. 219 Sector 1 Housing Colony Channi Himmat Jammu. Email :- [email protected], editor.dailyjammurising.in 08 Daily Jammu Rising NATIONAL Jammu, MondayDecember 28, 2020 Karnataka Health Minister hints at police action against untraceable UK returnees I will discuss with the Home Minister and decide the “If different protocols are adopted in different states Regarding vaccines, Sudhakar said he was expect- future course of action.” then it will cause fear among people. To avoid panic, ing it at the earliest. He said the Prime Minister was go- According to him, till now 1,614 people have been uniform protocol is adopted pan India,” he said. ing to offer the best gift to the people of the country. tested. Of them, 26 people have tested positive till Sudhakar exuded confidence that the reports on Speaking about the trial results of Covaxin, he said Sunday evening. Their samples have been sent to the 26 people may come by the end of the day. Regarding encouraging results were emerging from the third designated lab in NIMHANS. Later, the report will the opening of schools and PU colleges, Sudhakar trial as well. be sent to the ICMR. said he would discuss it with the state Education Min- “There are no adverse effects on 95 to 96 per cent The Minister said all 26 people had been admitted ister. people. Their immunity on the people has also gone to the designated hospitals and none of them is in He stressed that there was no need to panic with up,” Sudhakar said. home isolation. the emergence of a new strain of coronavirus. Meanwhile, a report from Mangaluru said, the “They are under the supervision of the government “We have not yet confronted the fear so far. Cases are Dakshina Kannada Health department had made and are getting the best treatment. All of them are in reducing and the fatalities have come down substan- RT-PCR test mandatory for all passengers arriving good health and none of them is suffering from any se- tially. There are many districts which have not seen a at the Mangaluru International Airport (MIA) and rious ailment. They do have mild symptoms,” Sud- single death for the past many days,” he added. the New Mangalore Port (NMP). hakar said. According to him, there were cases coming up in cer- In a release, DK district health and family welfare of- To a question about delay in getting the reports, tain localities of Bengaluru. ficer Dr Ramachandra Bairy said a decision to make the minister said test lab reports have to be sent to the “Even the UK returnees are located in Bengaluru tests mandatory for all passengers at the MIA and ICMR as part of the uniform protocol designed for only. So, it will not affect the schools,” the minister NMP was taken as a precaution against spread of the entire country. explained. coronavirus variants in the second wave.

BENGALURU, DECEMBER 28: Karnataka turned from the UK, where a new strain of Health Minister Dr K Sudhakar on Monday hinted at coronavirus has emerged recently, were yet 21-year-old becomes Mayor of stringent action against those returnees from the to be traced. United Kingdom who were untraceable and had Responding to queries, Sudhakar said he switched off their mobile phones. would hold a meeting with Home Minister Thiruvananthapuram It could even be police action against them, the Basavaraj Bommai after the cabinet meeting minister indicated. because the UK returnees could not be THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, of the total 15. I am the youngest “I request the UK returnees to cooperate with us tracked, have switched off their phones and DECEMBER 28: Arya Rajen- member but will definitely make as responsible citizens. You have to get tested. If you were not responding to requests through me- dran, the Communist Party of In- use of the experience of the seniors don't get tested and switch off your phone, then it's a dia and social media. dia-Marxist (CPM) councillor from in the party for effective gover- crime in true sense,” Sudhakar told reporters here. To a question whether police cases will be Mudavanmugal in Thiruvanantha- nance. I hope to makemine the best Official sources said around 300 people who re- registered, he said: “I am compelled to say that puram was sworn in as the new panchayat," she said. mayor of the city corporation. She Further, the LDF has given the is just 21 years old. reins of Olavanna Grama Pan- Arya, who is a B.Sc Mathematics chayat to a final year law student, Bina Modi’s plea against son Lalit’s second year student at the All 22-year old Saruthi, who won with a Saints College here, told media that comfortable margin of 574 votes. she will continue with her studies The LDF won 17 seats out of the Singapore arbitration proceedings along with handling the responsi- total 23 in Olavanna panchayat. bilities as the city’s mayor. The 21- "This is a huge responsibility maintainable: Delhi HC year old becomes the youngest given by the party," Saruthi said she mayor in a major city in India. will have to prepare for her final se- NEW DELHI, DE- 103-page judgement Deed were not arbitrable P.K. Raju of the Communist mester exams starting from De- CEMBER 28: The Delhi passed on December 24, and that consequently, Party of India is the deputy mayor cember 29. High Court has held that it said the subject dispute they were duly entitled to of Thiruvananthapuram corpora- Anas Rosan Stephy (23), the Left has the jurisdiction to de- ought to have been prime prosecute their claim for tion. candidate who won a seat to the cide a plea by late industri- facie adjudicated by the the substantive relief of In Kollam, Prassanna Earnest of ently and won. Varghese will be CPI(M), said youngsters taking Pozhuthana grama Panchayat in alist KK Modi’s wife chal- single judge, who had to declaration and permanent the CPM was sworn in as the Mayor for a two-year tenure and charge in various local self-govern- Wayanad district is the party's lenging her son Lalit exercise the jurisdiction injunction, as prayed for,” mayor, her second stint. After the then a CPM leader will take over for ment institutions is a Left alterna- choice to head the local body. Modi’s move to initiate ar- vested in the court as all the the bench said while allow- swearing in she told the media that the remaining three years. tive and a Kerala model. A degree holder in Zoology from bitration proceedings in parties are Indian citizens ing the appeals filed by her ambition is to make Kollam the In Kozhikode, retired teacher "Thousands of youngsters were Providence College in Calicut, Singapore over property and situs of immovable as- Bina and her two children state's best city corporation. Beena Philip of the CPM was sworn part of DYFI in the election process. Stephy is from a tribal community dispute of the family. sets of the trust is in India. against Lalit Modi. M. Anilkumar of the CPM was in as Mayor. She told mediapersons We have shown to the people a Left and won from a general seat. She is A bench of Justices Sid- “In view of the foregoing The bench remanded sworn in as the Mayor of Ernaku- that she wanted to develop alternative, a Kerala model for the currently pursuingher Masters in dharth Mridul and Talwant discussion, we are of the their two civil suits to the lam corporation, which can be con- Kozhikode into a world class city country," Rahim said Disaster Management. Singh set aside the judge- considered view that the single judge for further sidered as the richest corporation and added that she will work in Roy (21), a Left ward member When contacted, Stephy was al- ment of a single judge of single judge gravely erred proceedings, in accordance of the state. The Left Front wrested unison with all cutting across party from Pathanamthitta, will become ready busy with various meetings the high court which had by failing to exercise the ju- with law, from the stage of the corporation from the United lines to achieve this goal. the youngest Panchayat president at the Panchayat where the Left said that it did not have the risdiction vested in the issuance of summons and Democratic Front (UDF), and the In Kannur, the lone corporation in the state. Front won seven seats out of the 13. jurisdiction to adjudicate court, which statutorily re- directed the registry to list teething issues of stagnant water af- where Congress got the Mayor post, She will be the president of Aru- Ittiva panchayat in Kollam dis- the anti-arbitration injunc- quired him to adjudicate, them for hearing on Janu- ter rains, congested roads, waste party leader T.O. Mohanan was vappulampanchayat in trict will have 23-year old Amritha at tion suits filed by Lalit whether the disputes be- ary 8. As per the case, the deployment will be a major chal- sworn in as the Mayor. Mohanan Pathanamthitta district after the its helm. Modi’s mother Bina, his tween the parties, in rela- trust deed was executed at lenge for the new Mayor. It may be said that he will strive to make Kan- election on December 30. "This is a responsibility entrusted sister Charu and brother tion to the trust deed, were London by KK Modi as set- noted that Ernakulam corporation nur, the handloom capital of the She was in the news recently as up on me by the party," said Am- Samir and they are open to per se referable to arbitra- tlor/managing trustee and had got adverse remarks from the country. It may be noted that Kan- the youngest candidate in the elec- ritha, a sociology degree holder, take such pleas before the tion. Bina, Lalit, Charu and Honourable high court of Kerala nur has the maximum number of toral fray. who also has a diploma from ITI. arbitral tribunal in Singa- “This, in our respectful Samir as trustees, and in over clogging of water during rains. weavers and major exports in the "I filed the nomination on No- The Left parties won 7,262 seats pore. view, is tantamount to pursuance to oral family In Thrissur, Left Democratic sector are taking place. vember 18, a day before the final out of the total 15,962 in Grama The single judge had said wrong exercise of jurisdic- settlement recorded be- Front (LDF) and CPM sprang a sur- Young brigade date of submission of nomination Panchayat. that an anti-arbitration in- tion by the single judge. tween them on February prise by swearing in the rebel Con- Rajendran is not the only young papers. This was because I turned It also bagged 1,266 seats out of junction suit did not lie, so The impugned judgment 10, 2006. gress leader V.K. Varghese as the woman to lead key decisions in local 21 on that day," she told P T I. the 2,080 seats in Block Panchay- the pleas were not main- cannot resultantly be sus- KK Modi died on No- Mayor. Varghese, who was an Army bodies, but has others like Reshna Roy is a BBA degree holder and ats. Out of the 331 seats in District tainable, and dismissed. tained…,” the bench said. vember 2, 2019, after officer, was into active Congress Mariyam Roy and Saruthi P for aspires to continue her studies Panchayat, the Left parties got 212 Bina, Charu and Samir, The bench said it was of which the dispute emerged politics after retirement and when company. through distance education. while it won 207 seats out of the 414 in two separate suits, con- the view that it was the Ar- amongst the trustees. the party did not consider him for A A Rahim, state president of "The Left party has a majority in in six Corporations. tended that there was a bitral Tribunal that evi- Lalit Modi contended the seat, he contested independ- DYFI, the youth wing of the the panchayat with nine seats out trust deed between the dently lacked jurisdiction that after the demise of his family members and the and not this court, which father, in view of lack of KK Modi family trust mat- has the inherent jurisdic- unanimity amongst the ters could not be settled tion to determine whether trustees regarding sale of through arbitration in a the disputes are arbitrable, trust assets, a sale of all as- Farmers’ stir: Govt invites 40 unions for foreign country as per In- particularly when, as in the sets of the trust has been dian laws. present case, the ends of triggered and distribution They have sought perma- justice would otherwise be to beneficiaries has to oc- nent injunction restraining defeated. cur within one year next round of talks on December 30 Lalit Modi from prosecut- “We also hold that inher- thereof, the single judge NEW DELHI, DE- gyan Bhavan in the na- ing or continuing with the ent and substantive rights had noted. CEMBER 28: The gov- tional capital. So far, five application for emergency enure to the benefit of the His mother and the two ernment on Monday in- rounds of formal talks held measures and any arbitra- appellants (Bina, Charu siblings contended that on a vited 40 protesting farmer between the Centre and 40 tion proceedings against and Samir) to urge that the true construction of the unions for the next round protesting farmer unions them in Singapore. disputes between the par- trust deed, no such sale has of talks on December 30 on remained inconclusive. The division bench, in its ties in relation to the Trust been triggered. all relevant issues to find a Taking note of the unions’ “logical solution” to the offer to resume talks, Ag- current impasse over the garwal said, “The govern- three new farm laws. ment is also committed to 3 siblings locked up in room in Meanwhile, Punjab finding a logical solution farmer leaders are meeting on all relevant issues with to delibrate on Central a clear intention and an Gujarat rescued after 10 years government's letter, in a open mind.” It’s Kisan Andolan office at been over a month now AHMEDABAD, DE- nearly a decade, according better food and treatment. Kundli. that thousands of farmers, CEMBER 28: In a shock- to their father," Patel said. Their father, a retired The government’s invite especially from Punjab, ing incident, three siblings "The siblings were in a government employee, followed a proposal made Haryana and parts of Uttar in the age group of 30 to 42 dishevelled condition, with said his children are well by unions last week to hold Pradesh, are camping at years were rescued from a their hair and beards educated. the talks on December 29. Delhi borders seeking re- room in which they had grown in long locks like "My eldest son Amrish, In a letter to the unions, peal of the three farm laws. been locked up for nearly a those of mendicants. They 42, was a practicing lawyer Agriculture Secretary San- They have threatened to decade in Rajkot in Gu- were too feeble to properly with BA, LLB degrees, jay Aggarwal has invited intensify their stir in the jarat, according to officials stand up. Their condition while the younger daugh- them for holding talks at 2 coming days if their de- pm on December 30 at Vi- mands are not fulfilled. of an NGO, which brought was worse even than an ter Meghna (39) is an MA them out with the help of Aghori tantrik," Patel said. in Psychology. My their father. According to Patel, the youngest son wis BA in When the members of father of the trio said his Economics and also a Anybody speaking against BJP faces ED or CBI: Deshmukh the NGO broke open the children have been in such promising cricket player," NAGPUR, DECEMBER 28: poses" had never happened in seen in Maharashtra," Deshmukh porters in a separate interaction door of the house on Sun- condition since the death he said. In an apparent swipe at the Cen- Maharashtra. said. that several people are now get- day evening, they found of their mother nearly 10 "My wife started keeping tre, Maharashtra Home Minister "Anybody who speaks against He was replying to a query on ting notices from the ED. the room had no access to years ago. ill in 1986. She died five- Anil Deshmukh on Monday said policies or leaders of the BJP the ED summoning the wife of "....The reason (behind getting sunlight, and it was reeking "They may be like what six years later, which af- whoever speaks against policies faces the ED or the CBI. As far as Sanjay Raut for questioning. such notices) may be political or of human faeces with stale their father says (that they fected my children deeply, or leaders of the BJP is facing ac- the Central Bureau of Investiga- In October this year, the Ud- may be something else...What- food and newspapers scat- are mentally ill), but they following which they tion by the Central agencies, a tion is concerned, we had taken a dhav Thackeray-led Maharashtra ever it my be the facts will stand tered around, said Jalpa need treatment urgently," locked themselves up," he day after it came to light that the decision that any probe by that government had revoked the out. I don't want to derive any Patel of 'Saathi Seva Group' she said. said, adding that he would ED had summoned Shiv Sena MP agency in Maharashtra cannot be "general consent" given to the other meaning out of this action. that works for the home- The members of the keep the food outside the Sanjay Raut's wife in the PMC pursued without the permission CBI to probe cases in the state. "We don't take these things less on Monday. NGO brought out the trio door everyday. Bank money laundering case on of the state government. The NCP and the Congress are otherwise. Such things "The siblings, including and got them cleaned and "People say some rela- December 29. "However, the rights of order- constituents of the Shiv Sena-led happen..action is taken...We fol- brothers Amrish and shaved. tives did black magic on Speaking to reporters here, the ing an ED inquiry is with them Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) gov- low the procedure," he said when Bhavesh and their sister Patel said they are plan- them," he said. senior NCP leader also said that (the Central government), but ernment. asked whether the Central agen- Meghna, had locked them- ning to shift the trio to a No police complaint is the use of the Enforcement Di- using these rights for political Meanwhile, another senior cies were being misused to settle selves up in the room for place where they can get lodged so far. rectorate (ED) for "political pur- purpose was something never NCP leader Praful Patel told re- political scores. 09 Daily Jammu Rising BUSINESS Jammu, Tuesday December 29, 2020 TTK Prestige,India's kitchen 'king' Centre extends validity of expired driver aims to double capacity by FY21 licences, vehicle registration till March 31 NEW DELHI, DEC 28: pany added 50 new stores, NEW DELHI, DEC India's largest kitchen appli- taking the total number to 28: Good news for car ances maker, TTK Prestige, 590 across the country. owners and drivers. The has said that it is growing at "I am even more optimistic government has an- about 20 per cent over the and excited about the nounced that the validity of previous year and that the de- prospects", said Jagan- crucial documents such as mand across categories is nathan, who is targeting 15- driving licence, vehicle reg- very high. 18 per cent growth for the istration, and fitness cer- The company says many of current year and about Rs tificates, which have ex- its stores are out of stock and 5,000 crore revenue by pired since February 1, that it (the company) not able 2024-25. 2020, has been extended to match both in domestic Company's export revenue up to March 31, 2021. The and export demand. was about Rs 50 crore in Centre has decided to again The company is now look- 2020-21 and the company extend the validity of the ing to double its capacity by plans to double it by next documents in an effort to end of fiscal and scouting for mand was up about 20 per has vanished and people year.It is also targeting prevent the spread of the acquisitions in India and cent over a year ago. have started cooking on their around Rs 100 crore revenue coronavirus. abroad. The company had prob- own. from its two-year-old clean- The validity extension The company has also set a lems with part shortages, So they have started up- ing solutions business. applies to all documents, target of achieving Rs 5,000 handles, and packaging, and grading their kitchens, which Online business contribu- which were supposed to ex- crore in the next four years, other items. has led to an increase in de- tion rose from 10 per cent to pire on February 1, 2020, and to those which would while for the current fiscal the "Now we are on speed, but mand for gadgets and con- 30 per cent in the last one expire by March 31, 2021. COVID-19 pandemic. Ear- such goods/cargo and fur- port offices across the company expect around 15- it is not the same thing with venience products such as year. The Union Road Transport lier in August, the govern- ther opening up the opera- country."s 18 per cent growth in rev- our vendors, they are still cutters and blenders. The company has started and Highways Ministry ment stated that these doc- tion of passenger transport The Union Road Trans- enue. coping," Jagannathan said For example, last month making rice cookers, hand stated on Sunday that the uments would remain valid in view of the fact that citi- port and Highways Min- T T Jagannathan, chair- adding that mixer grinder was the best for induction blenders. extension will help citizens till December 31, 2020, and zens were finding it diffi- istry has advised all en- man, TTK Group, told Busi- and gas stove vendors are not products, which sold Jagannathan said the firm avail transport-related now it has extended this to cult to get renewed the va- forcement authorities to ness Standard that post- able to supply due to labour 150,000 units. is also scouting for acquisi- services while practicing March 31, 2021. lidity of various documents treat these documents as Covid demand is far superior. shortages and sudden spike As far as the market con- tions worth about Rs 500 social distancing during the The Centre in an advisory due to lock-down in opera- valid till March 31, 2021. Last quarter was the best in the demand. cerned, the demand was crore in the domestic and ongoing COVID-19 crisis, to all State/UT govern- tion at various stages in dif- The Ministry urged ever in the company's history He said that over the past much higher from rural and overseas markets, especially reports LiveMint. ments wrote, "The govern- ferent parts of the country state/UT governments to and this quarter again de- nine months, domestic help tier-II areas, where the com- Europe. This the fourth time that ment has provided for the and other countries world implement its advisory in the government has de- availability of the essential over. Renewal of such docu- letter and spirit so no car cided to extend the validity goods and production ments is still leading to as- owner, driver, transporter of the crucial documents thereof and has allowed the sembly of people and long and other organisation gets Pros and cons of Indian banks' during the course of the vehicles for the transport of queues in front of the trans- harassed during the cross-selling initiatives Oxford Covid vaccine may be first to get NEW DELHI, DEC 28: tively. What you sell matters; how Neeraj Swaroop, head, you do it matters even Centre for Financial Ser- govt nod for emergency use: Report more. vices at the S P Jain Insti- NEW DELHI While considering SII's More than 80 per cent of tute of Management & Re- With preparations under- application, the SEC had Axis Bank’s retail assets are search, has his own way for a possible vaccine- recommended that the sourced from existing cus- explanation for low cross- rollout by January, the firm should submit an tomers. sell ratios in India: “Cross- Indian drug regulator is updated safetydataof And yet, last year, the sell is low because banks are looking at the UK, which phase 2 and 3 clinical tri- bank made a fresh start also siloed. sources believe may give als in the country, with “Aarambh”, to en- "While technology can its nod to immunogenicitydatafrom hance product personalisa- enable you to get a compre- theOxfordCOVID-19vac- the clinical trial in the UK tion and cross-selling. hensive outlook on cus- cine next week, before and India, along with the “It’s a first-of-its-kind ini- tomers, it is still some time deciding on giving emer- outcome of the assess- tiative that provides both away.” gencyuse authorisationto ment of the UK Medicines existing and potential cus- Swaroop, former country the Serum Institute that is and Healthcare products manufacturing the shots Regulatory Agency tomers with customised head of Standard Chartered here. (MHRA) for grant of products using in-house Bank in India, and later for Once the UK drug regula- EUA. proprietary algorithms in- ASEAN, also points to the tor gives its approval to the As for Hyderabad-based banks to both reduce the a car or home loan.” volving multiple data incentive structure in Oxford vaccine, the expert Serum Institute of India The subject expert commit- Bharat Biotech, "after sources,” explains Praveen cost of customer acquisition This has implications for banks, which he says, committee on COVID-19 at (SII)last week also had tee (SEC) on COVID-19 of detailed deliberation, the Bhatt, executive vice-presi- and conserve capital, which an industry reeling under “tends to reward those in the CDSCO will hold its submitted some additional the Central Drugs committee recommended dent and head (retail liabil- is expensive. margin pressure — the the wealth management meeting andthoroughly data required by the Drug Standard Control that the firm should pres- ities and direct banking “On our digital distribu- wholesale book of banks business, as compared to review the safety and Controller General of India Organisation (CDSCO) on ent the safety and efficacy- channel) at Axis Bank. tion platform YONO, we has been under stress ow- those who look after loan immunogenicity data from (DCGI), the sources said. December 9 had sought datafrom the ongoing The focus at State Bank of have also given this func- ing to a sluggish economy products.” the clinical evaluations Amid fears about themu- additional safety and effi- phase 3 clinical trial in the conducted abroad and in India (SBI), too, is to ensure tionality for people to buy and rising dud loans. Banks are also not hiring tated variant of SARS- cacydatafor COVID-19 country for further consid- India before granting any that the products being sold insurance, life and non-life This has been sought to enough of those with wider CoV-2 detected in the UK, vaccines of SII and Bharat eration", the SEC had said. emergency authorisation- are aligned with the ap- and investments like mu- be compensated with a shift retail experience. government officials Biotech after deliberating The Pune-based SII,the tual funds and credit cards,” to more profitable retail for the vaccine here, offi- recently said thatitwill upon their applications. petites of customers Swaroop is an example of cial sources said. world'slargestvaccine says Khara. loans. have no impact on thepo- The application by the SBI chairman Dinesh it. The process ofgranting manufacturer,has made a Of course, there is the risk Take State Bank of India. tentialof emerging vac- Indian arm of US pharma- Khara explains: “The in- He started his career with emergency use approval cines that are being devel- ceutical firm Pfizer was collaboration with the come from cross-selling has of mis-selling. Its ratio of wholesale-to-re- Ponds, launched Bank of for Bharat Biotech's oped in India and other not taken up for delibera- University of Oxford and grown 30 per cent year-on- “At branches, we ensure tail loans may soon be America’s retail banking in COVID-19 vaccine countries. tion as the company had AstraZeneca to manufac- year for the last three years. that those working are 50:50; in HIFY20, it was the mid-1990s, and the 'Covaxin' may take time as BharatBiotech,SerumInstit sought more time for ture the vaccine. "There is a separate cus- trained in product informa- 53.9:46.1, compared to same at HDFC Bank, before its phase 3 trials are still ute of India (SII) andPfizer making a presentation The SII has alreadymanu- tomer value enhancement tion, besides certification.” 57.3:42.7 in FY19, and he went on to join Stan- underway, while Pfizer is hadapplied to the Drugs before the committee. factured 40 million doses unit for this activity. Yet, you can’t get away 59.6:40.4 in FY17. Chart. yet to make a presentation. Controller General of India The Pfizer vaccine has of the vaccine, under the "The potential is huge from the fact that the cross- Similar swings have been A senior banker laments: "Going by this, Oxford (DCGI) seeking emergency already been approved by at-risk manufacturing and and the ramp-up is signifi- sell ratio of Indian banks is seen at Punjab National “What you saw in the mid- vaccine 'Covishield' is like- use authorisation for their several countries includ- stockpiling licence from less than desired. Bank, ICICI Bank and Axis ly to be the first to be rolled COVID-19 vaccines early ing the UK, the US, and the DCGI, officials recently cant.” 2000s, when private banks out in India," a source said. But, despite all the chat- Behind the curtain Bank. hired big time from retail- this month. Bahrain. had said. ter about getting a larger Shyam Srinivasan, man- The Financial Stability ing, is not there anymore. share of the customer’s wal- aging director and chief ex- Report of July 2020 hints "The pull from both or- let, Indian banks’ cross-sell ecutive officer of The Fed- that even retail credit ganised retail and fintechs India to become 5th largest economy ratio — the number of prod- eral Bank, believes that growth is slowing down — is bigger for professionals.” ucts and services they hawk cross-selling can be cre- growth in FY20 was 14.6 What is implied is that for to a customer — remains atively interpreted: “Let’s per cent, down steeply from cross-selling in banks to go in 2025, 3rd largest by 2030: CEBR low. look at the definitional. 20.3 per cent in FY18. up meaningfully, both in- The best in class puts it at "You open a savings ac- This was seen as a set-off ternal structures and man- NEW DELHI, DEC 28 "Growth will naturally slow down from6.1 per cent the As restrictions were gradu- India, which appears to have as India becomes more eco- previous year and around ally lifted, many parts of the 3.5, though there is no data count and get a debit card for the abysmal wholesale power have to be reimag- been pushed back to being nomically developed, with half the 8.3 per cent growth economy were able to in the public domain. issued. credit growth figures for the ined in the highly the world's sixth biggest the annual GDP growth rate recorded in 2016. spring back into action, This is despite renewed "You can’t view this as a same periods — 3.2 per cent commoditised banking sec- economy in 2020, will again expected to sink to 5.8 per "Slowing growth has been a although output remains interest in a game that helps cross-sell of two. It has to be and 7.5 per cent respec- tor. overtake the UK to become cent in 2035." consequence of a confluence well below pre-pandemic the fifth largest in 2025 and "This growth trajectory will of factors including fragility levels. race to the third spot by see India become the world's in the banking system, An important driver of Is Yes Bank out of the woods? 2030, a think tank said on third largest economy by adjustment to reforms and a India's economic recovery NEW DELHI, DEC 28: former chief financial officer Since then, between April The contributing factor to Saturday. 2030, overtaking the UK in deceleration of global trade," thus far has been the agricul- For any banker worth his and deputy managing direc- and September 2020, there the loss was a Rs 24,760 India had overtaken the UK 2025, Germany in 2027 and it said. tural sector, which has been buoyed by a bountiful har- salt, being at the helm of Yes tor, State Bank of India, has has been a 29 per cent crore provision for bad in 2019 to become the fifth Japan in 2030," it said. The COVID-19 pandemic, largest economy in the The UK-based think tank the think tank said, has been vest. Bank Ltd in March 2020 not bunked office for a sin- growth in the deposit port- loans -- around 12 per cent world but has been relegat- forecast that China will in a human and an economic "The pace of the economic would have been a hair-rais- gle day since March 6, even folio to Rs 1.36 trillion, sig- of its advance portfolio then. ed to 6th spot in 2020. 2028 overtake the US to catastrophe for India, with recovery will be inextricably ing exercise. in the COVID-19 pandemic nalling the return of cus- Kumar entered the corner "India has been knocked off become the world's biggest more than 140,000 deaths linked to the development Not for Prashant Kumar. time, after a bunch of SBI- tomer confidence, even as room with a broom. course somewhat through economy, five years earlier recorded as of the middle of of the COVID-19 pandemic, For two reasons: One, he led lenders walked into the the loan book continued to Aggressive provisioning the impact of the pandemic. than previously estimated December. both domestically and inter- was psyched for the assign- near-insolvent Yes Bank in a shrink, albeit at a much in the next three quarters As a result, after overtaking due to the contrasting recov- While this is the highest nationally," it said. ment; and, two, he is bald! unique rescue operation. slower pace. have since taken the total the UK in 2019, the UK over- eries of the two countries death toll outside of the US As the manufacturer of the On a serious note, rehabil- In six months, between By September, there has provision to around Rs takes India again in this from the COVID-19 pan- in absolute terms, it equates majority of the world's vac- itating Yes Bank is the most September 2019 and March been a decline in the per- 32,000 crore. year's forecasts and stays demic. to around 10 deaths per cines and with a 42-year-old challenging job in Indian 2020, Yes Bank had seen centage of gross and net bad The sudden rise in bad ahead till2024 before India Japan would remain the 100,000, which is a signifi- vaccination programme that banking space at the mo- nearly 50 per cent outflow loans -- to 16.9 per cent and loans is related to the surge takes over again," the Centre world's third-biggest econo- cantly lower figure than has targets 55 million people ment. from its deposit portfolio -- 4.71 per cent, respectively. in the bank's loan book in for Economics and Business my, in dollar terms, until the been seen in much of each year, India is better There has been another reduced from Rs 2.09 tril- The first loss in its life was six months between Sep- Research (CEBR) said in an early 2030s when it would be Europe and the Americas. placed than many other recent instance of a bank be- lion to Rs 1.05 trillion, after in the March 2019 quarter -- tember 2017 and March annual report published on overtaken by India, pushing "GDP in Q2 (April-June) developing countries to roll ing to hell and back, steered losing around 8 per cent in Rs 1,507 crore. 2018. Saturday. Germany down from fourth 2020 was 23.9 per cent below out the vaccines successfully by its new CEO, but the size the previous six months. The bank bounced back to Then CEO and MD, and The UK appears to have to fifth. its 2019 level, indicating that and efficiently next year. of that bank is much smaller. During this period, its black the very next quarter the bank's promoter, Rana overtaken India again dur- The CEBR said India's econ- nearly a quarter of the coun- "In the medium to long Saving a bank is a more loan book had shrunk al- with a Rs 114 crore profit, Kapoor's term was to end on ing 2020 as a result of the omy had been losing try's economic activity was term, reforms such as the strenuous job than setting most 24 per cent, after 7 per but another Rs 600 crore September 1. weakness of the rupee, it momentum even ahead of wiped out by the drying up 2016 demonetisation and up a new one as one needs to cent shrinkage in the previ- loss followed in September The June annual general said. the shock delivered by the of global demand and the more recently the controver- rebuild a business already ous six months. and it was left to Kumar to meeting approved his reap- The CEBR forecasts that the COVID-19 crisis. collapse of domestic sial efforts to liberalise the created and almost de- The gross bad loan pile announce the mother of all pointment, but the Reserve Indian economy will expand The rate of GDP growth demand that accompanied agricultural sector can deliv- stroyed without much free- rose to 18.87 per cent by De- losses, Rs 18,560 crore for Bank of India allowed him by 9 per cent in 2021 and by sank to a more than ten-year the series of strict national er economic benefits," the dom of choosing a business cember; the net bad loans the December quarter, in to be in the saddle just for 7 per cent in 2022. low of 4.2 per cent in 2019, lockdowns," it said. think tank said. model and the people. were 5.97 per cent of the less than a week after he four months till January No wonder then Kumar, loan book. took over. 2019. 10 Daily Jammu Rising ENTERTAINMENT Jammu, Tuesday December 29, 2020 Amazon Prime Video Releases The Exciting New Character Looks For Its Biggest Political Drama 'Tandav'! fter creating a storm with its Afirst teaser, the Amazon Original series Tandav is all set to intro- duce us to the phenomenal cast of this riveting politi- cal drama. 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Have a look- Deepika Padukone becomes the only female Ananya Panday is raising the actor to feature on a leading news magazine's cover, as part of this prestigious list! degrees in her floral print OOTD! nanya Panday's he reigning queen Deepika Padukone has cat- of Bollywood, apulted into a place where outfit choices Deepika Padukone she is being revered for her Aare always T comfortable and classy. makes space for herself in career choices. From the prestigious list put reigning the industry sin- The actress has a stun- down by a leading maga- gle-handedly to inspiring ning choice when it zine for their 45th Anniver- young girls to take up act- comes to picking the sary feature, which in- ing as a profession, perfect outfit be it a cludes 45 successful Deepika has proved her girls night out, cocktail personalities from differ- mettle time and time party, wedding outfit or ent fields such as politics, again. even a walk on the sports, business, entertain- With multiple an- beach. ment, social work. nouncements of big-buck The Khaali Peeli actress Deepika is the only fe- movies this year, Deepika's recently shared a perfect male from the field of en- 2020 is surely ending with outfit for a weekend brunch tertainment to be featured a bang as she graces on the or a walk on the beach with in the list. The list also in- same prestigious list as so the caption, "????????????" cludes names such as busi- many other achievers from The actress is spotted nessmen like Kumar Man- various fields. wearing a blue floral print galam Birla, Azim Premji With the strongest tra- co-ord set pairing it up with and Nandan Nilekani, jectory of roles in her kitty, a no makeup look flaunting PayTM founder Vijay Deepika is all set to own her flushed cheeks and Shekhar Sharma, and the box office in 2021. She open hair. This breezy outfit ISRO Chairman Dr. will be seen in Shakun Ba- is surely going in our fa- K.Sivan , among others. tra's next opposite Sid- vorite to sport at our next The actress took to her dhant Chaturvedi, 'Pathan' vacation on the beach! social media and shared opposite Shah Rukh Khan, Ananya has surely nailed snapshots of the cover and Nag Ashwin's next with how to look effortless glam the the write up where she point in life that led her to Over the span of 13 Prabhas, 'The Intern' and giving the perfect outfit talks about her turning this kind of a success. years, since her debut, 'Mahabharata'. goals we all hunt for with her looks! For her upcom- ing films, the style icon will be seen alongside Vijay De- Ranjeet's comic timing and his swag were verakonda in her Pan-India film, 'Fighter' and is also shooting for Shakun Batra's Deepika Padukone and Sid- dhant Chaturvedi. marvelous: Pratick Chaudharry untitled next alongside Arjun Rampal talks about his journey of becoming Sid Jaising from Nail Polish! rjun Rampal has always impressed the Aaudience with his ver- satile acting. Over the years, he has played an array of characters that are still loved by his fans. His upcoming movie, Nail Polish is a courtroom drama where he essays the role of a criminal defense lawyer. Based on true events, the movie revolves around the killing of migrant children that involves an influential man and how a defense lawyer plays a crucial role in unveiling the mystery. Talking about how he pre- pared for his role, Rampal shares, "From a very young age, I have seen a lot of lawyers because my uncle, Surendra Singh comes from a very affluent law back- ground. They practice crim- inal law and have fought ctor Pratick of our show, and I am so The young actor has 'Becharey' I got total free- many big cases in India. Chaudharry excited to share screen been a part of the TV dom from my director to During my summer breaks have come to me, Arjun show that he has not done it. In my discussion with made his OTT space with him once show "Paramavatar Shri explore the character of A in school, I used to spend a Rampal, I could not have That's my defence. To reach Bhargava, we decided that debut with "Becharey" again." Krishna", and now that he Vicky," he said. lot of time with them in taken a case of a man who is that level, one has to go back Sid Jaising should look this Christmas. Lucky for Talking about his char- has done OTT, he feels TV He shared that his close Jabalpur. I have imbibed a accused of killing 38 chil- which is a tricky process human. The audience has to him, it was also the iconic acter, Pratick said, "My has many restrictions. one loved the show, and lot of him in Sid Jaising. I dren. On moral grounds, I where you get to see the see his journey as a human villain Ranjeet's first ap- character is called Vicky. "On television, there is he is hopeful of getting a also followed many lawyers don't think I could do that. flaws and weaknesses of Sid being and it is only then he pearance on the OTT plat- He is just the opposite of a limitation of many similar reaction from the from the current times who I But when I look at lawyers, Jaising. He has to be a flawed works as a lawyer. That was form, and the former is in me. He is a Bhojpuri guy, things. Censorship is audience. have had an opportunity to they would say that a person character for me to play him. the whole process we adapt- awe of the veteran actor. who is a struggler and a there and because of that, "The show will leave meet. Being around all of is innocent until proven You also have to see his ed for this role,` he conclud- He said, "It was a great big fan of Ravi Kisan. For you only see family-based you in splits. My family them helped me understand guilty. From everything that strengths, heroism and posi- ed. feeling working with Ran- my character, our direc- shows on TV. But on the and friends have enjoyed how they prepare, think and I can see in Manav Kaul's tivity and to see where this Directed by Bhargava jeet. I got to learn so tor was looking for a su- web, we can explore many the show and they can't work on their cases.` character, who plays the man would draw his line, Krishna, the movie stars many things on the set per funny guy with good things, we can experi- keep calm. I am sure the He further added what chal- accused Bir Singh in Nail does he have a line or is he Manav Kaul, Anand Tiwari from him. His comic tim- comic timing, so it was a ment with the character audience will love it too, lenges he personally faced Polish, I would say that he willing to go all out.` and Rajit Kapur in pivotal ing and his swag were just little challenging for me without any limitation, and it will definitely bring while taking up the role, couldn't have done that. This `To get his conviction there roles. The movie is all set to marvelous. He will be to play Vicky, but I thor- and thus can give justice a smile on their face," `What concerned me about is a conspiracy against him. I we had to work to make sure stream on Zee 5 from coming back for season 2 oughly enjoyed it." to the character. So, in Pratick signed off. committing to play Sid throw every evidence to that all these traits are there. January 1st, 2021. Jaising was that if you would Daily 11 Jammu Rising HEALTH Jammu, Tuesday December 29, 2020 International delivery of the Sputnik V vaccine will start in January BY NAMITA KOHLI among many others. It is part of the partnership, Moderna, Pfizer and This was confirmed with unable to reproduce and Sputnik V is the only late- one of the leading interna- true that pharmaceutical 100 million doses of the Oxford-Astra Zeneca? the results of phases I-II are completely safe for stage adenovirus-based tional peer-reviewed med- n its revised advisory industry has hardly been vaccine will be supplied to There are several key dif- clinical trials of Sputnik V, health. Furthermore, Covid-19 vaccine candi- ical journals. on hydroxychloro- at the centre of Indian- Dr Reddy’s upon regula- ferences. Let me highlight published in the reputable Sputnik V does not con- date to use two different Following the completion Iquine, the Centre has Russian economic ties and tory approval in India. Dr the most important ones: peer-reviewed medical tain the SARS-CoV-2 virus vectors for different injec- of phase III clinical trials expanded the pool of I hope that our joint strug- Reddy has been working 1. Proven Platform journal The Lancet that itself, so it is impossible to tions—human adenovirus of the Sputnik V vaccine, those advised to take the gle against Covid-19 will in Russia for over 25 years Sputnik V uses a proven, showed no serious or get Covid-19 as a result of types Ad5 and Ad26. In Gamaleya Center will pro- drug for preventing help change that as we and is a well-established two-vector human aden- severe adverse events the vaccination. vaccines that use the same vide access to the full clin- COVID-19. Three new cat- overcome the social and and respected player on ovirus-based platform (Grade 3). Phase III pre- 3. Storage vector in two injections, ical trial report. egories—all asymptomatic economic disruption the pharmaceutical mar- that has been adapted liminary results based on Storage and logistic the immune system may RDIF is actively working healthcare workers work- caused by the pandemic. ket here. from the two-vector plat- 18,794 volunteers 28 days remain the biggest chal- launch defence mecha- with Russian and foreign ing in non-COVID hospi- Russia’s long-standing We have also signed form used in 2015 to after they received the lenges in most countries, nisms against the second manufacturers to increase tals or areas of COVID track record as medical agreements with the man- develop a vaccine against first immunisation (seven particularly in large devel- injection making the vac- production of the Sputnik hospitals or blocks, pioneers and India’s ufacturers in India to pro- Ebola (like Sputnik, it was days after the second one) oping nations such as cine less effective. V vaccine. asymptomatic frontline world-class production duce the vaccine locally. designed by the Gamaleya showed the vaccine’s effi- India. To address them, 5. Cost Data from phase I/II stud- workers such as surveil- and export capabilities are According to our deal Research Centre). The cacy at 91.4 per cent. This there are two forms of the The cost of one dose of the ies of Sputnik V was lance workers deployed in a great match. with Hetero, one of India’s human adenoviral vectors compares to a minimum Sputnik V vaccine—the Sputnik V vaccine for debated in The Lancet. containment zones and We are absolutely confi- leading pharma compa- platform has also been 50 per cent efficacy rate set liquid one, which would international markets will What are your key argu- paramilitary or police per- dent in India’s ability to nies and the world’s used to produce out by the Indian Council have to be stored at -18°C, be less than $10. As ments? sonnel involved in manufacture the vaccine biggest maker of anti- Gendicine, a drug for the of Medical Research and the lyophilised (freeze Sputnik V is a two-dose There is no question that given that the country is retroviral drugs, which we treatment of cancer, which (ICMR) and the World dried) one, which can be vaccine, it will be at least COVID-19 related activi- all vaccines should, as a ties—have now been already producing about announced on November has been used in China for Health Organisation stored at 2°C to 8°C. The twice as cheap as mRNA rule, be subject to the most included in the latest advi- 60 per cent of all vaccines 27, the company will be more than 12 years and a (WHO) alike. Preliminary lyophilised form was vaccines with similar effi- rigorous scrutiny by the sory that was issued on globally. Its production producing 100 million vaccine against Ebola by data on volunteers on the developed especially for cacy levels. Vaccination scientific community. May 21. capabilities are doses of the Sputnik V J&J. Other platforms, such 42nd day after the first the transportation of the with Sputnik V will be free Please note that The Russia and India have unmatched. Together we vaccine per year starting as the chimpanzee aden- dose (equivalent to 21 vaccine to remote places. of charge for Russian citi- Lancet, one of the world’s been engaging on several will able to meet the from 2021. ovirus-based one used by days after the second This compares to tempera- zens. oldest and well-known fronts—strategic, nuclear, demand, that is the need Given that India is among AstraZeneca, or mRNA- dose), when they have ture of -70°C that some How are the phase III tri- engineering—in the past. of the hour as both of our the nations worst-hit by based ones from Moderna already formed a stable other vaccines need to be als in Russia progressing? medical journals, has rig- On the medical side, this is countries are among the the pandemic, we are and Pfizer, do not have immune response, indi- stored at. RDIF and part- There are currently over orous standards involving probably the first engage- most affected by Covid-19 hopeful that our vaccine, long-term safety studies. cates the efficacy rate of ners have already 40,000 volunteers taking a requirement for publica- ment. What are your globally. based on human aden- 2. Safety and Efficacy the vaccine is above 95 per launched production of part in the double-blind, tions to be peer-reviewed. thoughts on this impor- Please explain in what ovirus dual vector plat- Even before this global cent. the lyophilised form of the randomised, placebo-con- Obviously, that applied to tant area of collaboration? ways you will be engaging form, will help stop the health crisis began, the As of November 24, there vaccine. trolled phase III of the Russian Covid-19 vac- India and Russia have with Indian manufactur- spread of Covid-19 in the efficacy of the human ade- were no unexpected 4. Dosage Sputnik V clinical trials. cine story based on phases enjoyed what can be ers and suppliers for the near future. As the Drug noviral vector platform adverse events during the Two doses of Sputnik V Over 23,000 have been I-II clinical trials pub- called a special relation- Covid-19 vaccine? What Controller General of had been widely proven trials. For comparison, in are required three weeks vaccinated with the first lished in September. ship for many decades. As sort of engagements with India has allowed us to for non-COVID-19 vac- the recently released pre- apart. It makes the body dose and more than 19,000 Nevertheless, a group of fellow BRICS and G20 the drug regulator and conduct adaptive phase II- cines, including by some liminary phase III results, develop antibodies with both doses of the vac- readers in an open letter to members, the two coun- manufacturers are lined III human clinical trial for of the world’s largest AstraZeneca showed full against S-protein of the cine. In addition, frontline The Lancet raised con- tries often see eye to eye up for you in the coming our vaccine, we believe we pharmaceutical compa- dosage efficacy at only 62 virus post administration. medical staff in the 'red cerns about the validity of when it comes to many months? will secure all the regula- nies. More than 250 clini- per cent for its chim- It is at this level when the zones' of Russian hospitals the data presented. All global challenges. There In September, a partner- tory approvals to distrib- cal trials and 75 interna- panzee adenovirus candi- immunity is triggered are already being vacci- these concerns were have been numerous cases ship with Dr Reddy’s was ute the vaccine in India. tional publications con- date vaccine. Sputnik V against this protein that nated as part of the civil addressed by the article’s of our collaboration in formed to conduct clinical In what ways would you firm the safety of vaccines does not contain live the coronavirus is pre- circulation of the vaccine. leading author, Dr various spheres, from mil- trials of Sputnik V in India say Sputnik V is different and medicines that are human adenoviruses, vented from entering cells The interim research data Logunov, in a response itary and finance to ener- and to work together on from the other front-run- based on human adenovi- instead it uses human ade- in the body, making us will be published by the published on The Lancet’s gy and construction its local distribution. As ner candidates including ral vectors. noviral ‘vectors’ that are immune to the infection. Gamaleya Center team in website. Innovative handwashing behav- Gift of the jab iour change programmes key to BY NAMITA KOHLI Poonawalla said the com- and ASHA workers; about programme. It will be Events following pany would approach the two crore frontline work- repurposed and augment- Immunisation) f 2020 started on a drug regulator to obtain ers including municipal ed by several-fold. “India Committee. “All AEFI containing COVID-19 spread gloomy note on restricted use authorisa- workers, police and armed has a lot of storage facili- committees will now have he COVID-19 pan- account of the threat of tion, as opposed to a full forces personnel and ties for a vaccine adult physicians includ- I demic has claimed Covid-19, the year is clos- authorisation, setting in about 26 crore people (Covishield) that requires ing general physicians, ing on a hopeful one. On motion what could be the above 50. A few under 50, temperatures between 2 pulmonologists, cardiolo- Tmore than 1.5 mil- December 2, the world’s world’s largest vaccina- but with comorbidities, degrees Celsius and 8 gists and neurologists. A lion deaths globally. It first vaccine against tion programme. are also being considered. degrees Celsius, slightly training programme for continues to challenge Covid-19, developed by Prime Minister Narendra India’s initial list of vacci- less for something that these new members is individual hygiene prac- American pharma giant Modi had initially said all nators stands at 70,000 requires minus 20 degrees already under prepara- tices and health systems Pfizer and German com- Indians would receive the health care professionals. Celsius and almost noth- tion,” he said. “In addi- service delivery, espe- pany BioNTech, received vaccine. But on December The Centre has asked the ing for vaccines requiring tion, a cascade training cially in the underdevel- emergency authorisation 1, Union Health Secretary states to identify potential minus 70 degrees programme for health oped and developing in the UK, setting the Rajesh Bhushan clarified vaccinators from a pool of Celsius,” said Poonawalla. workers across the coun- countries. While scien- stage for its immediate that the government had MBBS/BDS doctors and Procuring auto disable try is also being planned tists across the world rollout. “never said” that the interns, staff nurses, aux- (AD) syringes (which can- to handle potential AEFIs are striving day and The vaccine uses the entire country would be iliary nurse midwives and not be reused) is yet in adults after vaccina- night to develop a vac- mRNA technology plat- vaccinated. A critical pharmacists. another challenge. “The tion.” cine, the world is relying form and is reported to mass of India’s population Even within the priority frontrunner vaccine being Khera said when the pen- on simpler yet effective have 95 per cent efficacy would be considered to group to be vaccinated, launched in India would tavalent vaccine was prevention measures masses. A sound behav- pledge of using soap and in phase-III trials, but it break the chain of trans- there might be challenges, need a 0.5ml AD syringe introduced a few years such as practising hand- faces significant distribu- mission, said Dr Balram beginning with who gets for intramuscular drug ioural change pro- maintaining hygiene led ago, deaths were reported washing at regular gramme should be based to increasing handwash- tion challenges. It must be Bhargava, director gener- which vaccine, since there delivery. In addition to in Jammu and Kashmir intervals, using face on evidence and must be ing practices from 1 per stored at minus 70 al of the Indian Council of are multiple options. the annual procurement and Kerala, leading to a masks, and social dis- degrees Celsius, a temper- Medical Research. For “India does have the expe- of 300-350 million units of major controversy. “Upon capable of evolving with cent to 37 per cent tancing to stay safe. emerging trends. across 14 villages. ature for which India’s now, that critical mass is rience of administering these syringes by the gov- investigation, we found Handwashing is one of cold chain network is not pegged at around a priori- multiple vaccines,” said ernment for the universal One of the crucial steps Another leading con- that those were not linked the cheapest and the ready. Pfizer said the vac- ty population of 25-30 Dr Gagandeep Kang, vac- immunisation pro- in designing a behaviour sumer goods company to vaccination. Side- most effective ways to cine would be transported crore, who would get the cine scientist and profes- gramme, the health min- effects do get amplified change communication launched the ‘High 5 for in thermal shippers using shot by July 2021. But it sor, Christian Medical istry has placed addition- contain the spread of (BCC) programme is to handwashing campaign’ and so proper investiga- coronavirus and other dry ice to maintain the is not going to be an easy College, Vellore. “For al orders with us for 177.6 tion into each episode is avoid myths related to to raise awareness of the required temperature. exercise. instance, in rotavirus vac- million syringes to be sup- infectious diseases. behavioural determi- importance of hand- required. This time, the However, the fact that These can be used as tem- “India has vast experience cines we have Rotasiil and plied by March 2021,” said challenge will be greater nants of handwashing. washing with soap in porary storage units for in immunisation on a Rotavac. We will need to Rajiv Nath, managing only 3 out of 5 people Evidence suggests that reducing child mortality because people involved worldwide have access to 15 days by topping up the large scale. But that is for build on that.” India will director of Hindustan may have comorbidities. BCC programmes in Bihar and Madhya basic handwashing facil- dry ice. The company has children less than a year also be drawing upon the Syringes and Medical Care has to be taken so focused on increasing Pradesh. This interven- set the initial price of the old. Here, we are target- experience of conducting Devices. He, however, that each incident is ities, renders millions of awareness/knowledge do tion used five levers of vaccine at $39 for the two- ing adults. Despite our the world’s largest warned that warehousing reported and investigat- people ill-prepared in not result in sustained change by making the dose regimen. experience of implement- measles-rubella vaccina- could be a challenge since ed,” he said. the fight against behaviour change. Also, programme—under- As initial doses of the vac- ing large public health tion campaign in which the government had not Establishing causality is COVID-19. Not only research shows that fear stood, easy, desirable, cine are pre-booked by programmes, this might 450 million children were been able to pick up the complicated. “Sometimes, individuals, but the pre- of water-borne diseases rewarding, and eventu- countries such as the US just prove to be a logistical vaccinated in three years, stocks for the UIP this the cause is clear, and can paredness of critical such as diarrhoea due to ally—a habit. It resulted and the UK, India is nightmare,” said Dr Ajay she said. year. “Unless those spaces public institutions such unlikely to get it soon. Khera, former commis- are emptied out, where be established easily. At poor handwashing in a substantial drop in other times, it is not,” said as schools and health behaviour is not a key cases of diarrhoea. “Our doors are open for sioner, maternal and child Despite the ambitious tar- will the new stocks be facilities is also no dif- these vaccines, should the health, Union health min- gets, the government has stored?” he asked. Kang. For instance, if five handwashing motivator. While convenient access cases of seizures after vac- ferent. According to the Instead, disgust, affilia- to soap, water, and need and the possibilities istry. “Some very unique not yet made any formal Nath wanted the govern- latest UNICEF data, arise,” said Dr Vinod K. challenges will present advance purchase agree- ment to provide clarity on cination occur in a week, tion, nurture, comfort, handwashing facility is a it is not hard to establish more than one-third social status, and pres- pre-requisite and an Paul, chairman of the themselves once the roll- ments. “It would have the various types of schools worldwide and National Expert Group on out begins, though I been reassuring if we had syringes required for the causality. But if there is tige were stronger moti- important determinant just a single case of half the schools in the vators for handwashing. for handwashing, it does Vaccine Administration understand that the gov- some [agreements]. But vaccines under develop- least developed coun- for Covid-19, in a recent ernment is making all the perhaps the thinking is ment—intradermal, seizure in a week, estab- In India, a popular soap not guarantee usage. To tries do not have access conversation with public right preparations.” that once a vaccine is intranasal or oral. “Each lishing the link to the vac- brand released a 20-sec- ensure the use of hand- health experts. Paul said in the initial proven to be safe and type would require a cine can be complicated, to handwashing facili- ond jingle to remind peo- washing facilities, physi- Next in line before the UK period, the supply of vac- effective, only then will matching syringe type. and would require a lot of ties. Also, 1 out of 6 ple of proper handwash- cal attributes such as regulator is the Oxford- cines would not be the government be pur- Syringe production is not investigation, explained healthcare facilities has ing behaviour. Not only colour, shape, size of the AstraZeneca vaccine, enough. Eventually chasing that vaccine like the production of PPE Kang. no access to basic was this a musical and soap is also a critical which is cheaper and though, supply will sur- rather than take a risk on kits which can be easily The recent controversy hygiene services. entertaining way of determinant along with more temperature stable pass demand, but the crit- unproven products,” said ramped up. It requires over Covishield after a The situation does not reminding people about the availability of water. (requiring temperatures ical period is that of the Kang. She said the exist- precision engineered volunteer who took part in seem too promising for handwashing but also To ascertain the behav- between 2 degrees Celsius initial months. The situa- ing immunisation pro- multi-cavity moulds, the vaccine trial alleged India with only 35.8 per persuasive with several ioural determinants, it is and 8 degrees Celsius). tion is dynamic—experts gramme and infrastruc- equipment and automa- that it triggered an cent households practis- eminent personalities important to study the Paul said the most prom- are still factoring in sever- ture were good and should tion that have a lead time adverse reaction, result- ing handwashing with featuring in the adver- internal (social norms, ising candidate at the al uncertainties in their be fully utilised. “Key of nine months to a year ing in multi-crore suits soap or detergent tisement. The Super beliefs, knowledge) and moment for India was planning, such as at what decisions such as at what from reputed suppliers in and counter suits, has (National Sample Amma (Super Mom) external influencers point should the private Europe and Japan,” he Oxford’s India vaccine, stage would the pandemic brought to the fore the Survey 76th round Campaign launched in (physical factors, infra- Covishield, which is being be after a few months, sector be involved would said. report). The Swachh tested by the Serum whether the vaccines also need to be made, Apart from logistical chal- critical issues of trans- Andhra Pradesh target- structure, visual appeal, parency and regulatory Bharat Mission took a ed people’s emotions and access to soap and water) Institute of India (SII). would work and which given the scale of the pro- lenges, the government giant leap in ensuring Full results of the phase- among them would be bet- gramme,” she said. also needs to closely mon- processes. Mechanisms to it was highly successful. carefully and generate ensure independent moni- provisions for hand- Door to door invitations empirical evidence of III trials of the vaccine are ter, Paul added. Preparing for logistics and itor adverse events relat- washing along with the expected by late January To deal with limited sup- infrastructure is another ed to vaccination. “The toring by the drug regula- to mothers and families, what works and what tor do exist. But who pays construction of toilets. use of flipcharts, skits, does not. A comparative or early February. plies, the process of short- major challenge. A strong vaccine safety surveil- However, the current However, once the UK listing the priority groups digital backbone of the lance will bring new chal- the compensation in case short films, interactive assessment of different of a proven adverse event COVID-19 crisis calls for sessions with mothers, intervention approaches regulator gives an emer- has begun. The govern- rollout will be eVin (elec- lenges as the recipients a massive behavioural gency approval for the ment is looking at one tronic vaccine intelligence will be primarily an adult remains an issue that outdoor activities, stick- will enable imple- change programme to Oxford vaccine, India, too, crore health care profes- network), which is population,” said Dr N.K. needs to be addressed in ing posters, maintaining menters to maximize the could consider an early sionals such as doctors, already being used in the Arora, former chairman, the legal framework of ensure adherence to report cards of hygiene effectiveness and scale it approval. SII chief Adar MBBS students, nurses universal immunisation National AEFI (Adverse clinical trials. handwashing by the activities and taking a to several geographies. BACK PAGE 12 Daily Jammu Rising Jammu, Tuesday December 29, 2020 Swearing-in of newly elected DDC members held across Jammu div

JAMMU RISING oath to the newly elected members of jakote); Anita Thakur (DDC Kalakote); opmental process on grassroots level Ramgarh-A; Sarbjit Singh, Ramgarh-B; The DC congratulated the DDC JAMMU, DEC 28 DDCs and ULBs. Khalid Hussain (DDC Doongi); Shazia will get a boost with the establishment Anita Choudhary, Ramgarh-C; Ro- members and hoped that the District The elected members who took oath Kouser (DDC Budhal Old-A) and Ra- of 3rd tier of PRIs. mesh Chander Samba-A; Subhash Development Council would play a The swearing in ceremony of newly included Reeta Devi, 01-Bani DDC jinder Sharma (DDC Sunderbani). Senior Superintendent of Police, Chander , Samba-B; Balwan Singh, pivotal role in the overall development elected District Development Council constituency; Sushma Devi, 02- District Development Commis- Sargun Shukla; Additional District De- Sumb; Sudershan, Singh Vijaypur -A of district Ramban. members was today held across Barnoti; Mahan Singh, 03-Basohli; sioner Rajouri congratulated the velopment Commissioner, Ashok Ku- and Shelpa Dubey Vijaypur-B. He assured full cooperation to the Jammu Division marking the estab- Bikram Singh, 04-Billawar; Rimmy elected members and hoped that they mar; Additional Deputy Commis- During ceremony assistant commis- council members from district admin- lishment of three-tier Panchayati Raj Charak, 05-Dinga Amb; Abhinandan would come up to the expectations of sioner, Mohd Syed Khan; Chief sioner revenue Jitender Mishra, Dy. istration to boost grassroots democ- System in this part of Jammu and Sharma, 06-Hiranagar; Raghunandan the people. Planning Officer, Rajeev Bhushan and district election officer Rajeev Mago- racy, besides functioning of DDC and Kashmir Union territory. Singh, 07-Kathua; Kumari Shaveta, President MCs, BDC Chairpersons, others were also present on the occa- tra, District information officer Ajay other PRIs to effectively implement the The oath ceremony was held at all 08-Keerian Gandyal; Kishor Kumar, prominent citizens and a large num- sion. Sharma besides other locals were also three-tier Panchayati Raj system in the district headquarters swearing-in 09-Lohai Malhar; Tajinder Singh,10- ber of locals participated in the event. AT DODA: District Development present. district. Mahanpur; Neeru Bala, 11-Mandli; AT UDHAMPUR: The elected Dis- Commissioner, Doda Dr Sagar D AT KISHTWAR: District Adminis- elected 14 members of the District De- AT REASI: All the fourteen mem- Karan Kumar, 12-Marheen; Sandeep trict Development Council members Doifode administered oath to the 14 tration Kishtwar, headed by District velopment Council. bers elected to the District Develop- Majotra, 13-Nagri Parole and Narain of District Udhampur took oath of of- newly elected members here at a grand Development Commissioner, Ashok AT JAMMU: Deputy Commissioner, ment council Reasi took oath here at a Jammu, Sushma Chauhan today ad- Dutt, 14-Nagrota Gujroo DDC Con- fice in a ceremony organized by Dis- ceremony. Sharma in collaboration Department grand swearing-in ceremony organ- ministered oath to newly elected Dis- stituency. trict Administration under the chair- The oath ceremony was attended by of Rural Development and Panchayati ised by the District Administration trict Development Council (DDC) The DDC Kathua also administered manship of District Development BDC Chairperson's, representatives of Raj organised the oath ceremony to Reasi. member at an impressive function oath to Anirudh Sharma, who was Commissioner, Dr. Piyush Singla here the ULB, besides huge gathering of lo- swear-in 14 newly elected District De- held here at Teachers Bhawan, Gandhi elected as member of Kathua Municipal at Conference Hall DC Office Complex. cals and media persons. velopment Councils members, includ- District Development Commis- Nagar here. Council from ward no 7 constituency. The oath was administered by Dis- The DDC wished the elected mem- ing 5 women, here at Conference Hall sioner, Indu Kanwal Chib adminis- Four candidates took oath in Dogri President Kathua Municipal Coun- trict Panchayat Election Officer Ud- bers good luck and congratulated them DC office Complex. tered oath to the DDC members. language, 6 in Hindi, 3 in English and 1 cil, Naresh Sharma, ASP Kathua Ram- hampur Dr Piyush Singla along with for being a part of the history, by win- The oath was administered by DDC The members worn in on the occa- in Punjabi. nish Gupta, ADC Atul Gupta, ACR other district Officers who witnesses ning the maiden elections held for the Kishtwar Ashok Kumar in presence of a sion were Raj Kumari (Arnas); Saraf Jammu has elected 5 women mem- Davinder Paul, Dy DEO Narayan Dutt, the oath ceremony on the occasion. district for the establishment of the huge gathering. Singh (Bhomag); Yasmeen(Chas- bers including – a young woman Tehsildar HQ Suninderjeet Kaur and Those who took oath were Usha District Development Council. The DDC congratulated all the newly sana); Ghulam Ali Malik (Chassana - Surekha Devi, 29, from Arnia. others concerned were present. Devi, DDC constituency Chenani; Among others present were ADDC elected members and sought their co- A); Sajra Qadir(Gulabgarh); Abdul The venue wore a festive look with AT RAJOURI: All the fourteen Ashri Devi DDC constituency Dudu- Doda, SP Bhaderwah, SP operations operation for the development of the Rashid(Jij Bhagli); Nirmla Devi (Ka- an aura of jubilation among the members elected to the District Devel- Basantgarh; Rakesh Chander DDC Doda, ADC Bhaderwah, GM DIC,ACD district. tra); Abdul Gani( Mahore); Mohd Is- elected members and the accompany- opment council of Rajouri took oath Constituency Ghordi; Prikshit Singh Doda, SDM'S, District Officers, besides AT RAMBAN: Deputy Commis- rail (Mahore-A); Rajinder ing family members, friends as well as here at a grand swearing-in ceremony DDC constituency Jaganoo; Juhi Man- the BDO'S were also present. sioner (DC), Ramban, Nazim Zai Khan Kumar(Panthal); Reeta supporters. organised by the District Administra- has DDC Constituency Khoon; Pinky AT SAMBA: Deputy Commissioner, administered the oath to the fourteen Sharma(Pouni); Kewal Krishan Most of the members including the tion Rajouri. Devi DDC Constituency Latti- Rohit Khajuria administered oath to Councilors of District Development (Pouni-A); Jagjeevan Lal( Reasi) and women were dressed in traditional at- The members to the DDC were ad- Marothi; Amit Sharma DDC Con- the newly elected District Develop- Council (DDC), here at an impressive Ajay Ahmed Khan (Thuroo). tire including ‘pagdi’ for attending the ministered the oath by the District De- stituency Majalta; Subash Chander ment Council members of Samba here function. The District Development Commis- ceremony. velopment Commissioner, Moham- DDC Constituency Narsoo; Jasvir at administrative conference hall. Oath was taken by the Rabia Hamid, sioner, while speaking on the occasion, The hall reverberated with slogans mad Nazir Sheikh. Singh, DDC Constituency Panchari; The 14 members elected from 09 Banihal –A; Imtiyaz Ahmed Khanday, congratulated all the elected members chanted by the supporters of the mem- The members sworn-in were Abdul Mool Raj DDC Constituency Ramna- blocks of the district took oath the in Banihal –B; Jagvir Dass, Batote; to the District Development Council. bers. Rashid, (DDC Rajouri); Abdul Qay- gar-I; Jattu Ram DDC Constituency Dogri, Hindi, English, Urdu and San- Shamim Akhter, Gandhri; Sakhi She said that people were pinning high oom Mir (DDC Thanamandi); Naseem Ramnagar-II; Ashu Sharma DDC skrit. Mohd, Gool; Gulshan Parveen, Khari; All the candidates, while talking to hopes from the democracy and demo- Liyaqat (DDC Budhal Old-B); Iqbal Constituency Tikri; Puran Chand The elected members sworn-in were Mohammad Shafi, Rajgarh; Rakesh media, promised to work for develop- cratic institutions and it is their re- Malik (DDC Darhal); Rameshwar DDC Constituency, Udhampur-I and Asha Rani constituency 01-Bari Brah- Singh, Ramban-A; Renuka Katoch, ment of their areas with utmost trans- sponsibility to project developmental parency and serving people with a Singh (DDC Dhangri); Shamim Akhter Lal Chand, DDC Constituency Ud- mana; Sureiya Begum Constituency Ramban-B; Bashir Ahmed Naik, Ram- and welfare issues of the public. sense of great dedication and passion. (DDC Mougla); Nasreen Akhtar (DDC hampur-II. 02- Bari Brahmana; Suresh Kumar soo-A; Fayaz Ahmed Naik, Ramsoo- She said it is the dawn of New Year AT KATHUA: District Development Budhal New); Sangeeta Sharma (DDC While speaking on the occasion, the constituency GHAGWAL; Kartar B; Shamshad Bano Sangaldan; and a step towards the strengthening Commissioner, Om Parkash (Deputy Seri); Manohar Singh (DDC Now- DPEO congratulated the newly elected Chand, Nud; Avtar Singh, Purmandal; Bashir Ahmed Runyal, Ukhral-A and Commissioner, Kathua) administered shera); Shabir Khan (DDC Man- DDC members and hoped that devel- Asha Rani, Rajpura; Keshav Dutt, Balbir Singh Bali, Ukhral-B. of the grassroots level democracy. Horticulture dir inaugurates Sheetal flags off J&K Sarpanchs for exposure visit to Uttarakhand facilitation Sale Centre at Akhnoor strengthen the Panchayati JAMMU RISING Raj system in the UT by wherein a large number of making rural local bodies farmers especially women JAMMU, DEC 28 self reliant so that they take participated. innovative initiatives and Speaking on the occasion, Secretary Department of develop their Panchayats in he made the farmers and Rural Development and all spheres not only in re- fruit growers aware about Panchayati Raj, Sheetal spect of physical infrastruc- the different schemes of the Nanda, today flagged off the ture but also social and eco- department and asked third batch of Sarpanchs on nomic fields. This is one of them to come forward for a five day training cum ex- many steps initiated by the availing the benefits of these posure visit to Uttarakhand. department in this direc- schemes. The purpose of the visit is Department of Panchayati to various activities being tion, she added. He advised the women to expose the participants to Raj, Uttarakhand has or- carried out including Solid Sharing his experiences, a farmers to avail incentives the best practices, to make ganised the training visit Liquid Waste Management, Sarpanch from Panchayat under different schemes for them interact with the bea- very meticulously under the generation of Own Source Khojipur who was part of setting up of small fruit and con leaders, learn about im- guidance of HC Semwal, Di- Revenue, Preparation of the second batch said that vegetable processing units plementation of flagship rector, Panchayati Raj Ut- Budget, Integration of this exposure visit shall by forming Self Help schemes in the state of Ut- tarakhand. She exhorted labour budget under MGN- prove to be a boon for the Groups to become self re- tarakhand. upon the visiting Sarpanchs REGA with GPDP and PRIs. liant. Secretary held a brief in- to take maximum advan- SDGs, Integration of Pan- Director Rural Develop- During the programme, teraction with the batch of tage of the field exposure chayat Development plans ment, Jammu, Sudershan CCI Jammu, Vikas Anand Sarpanchs, drawn from var- tour so that the best prac- at various tiers, Panchayat Kumar and Director Rural also provided on the spot ious districts of the UT, be- tices learnt gets replicated in Enterprise Suit applications Development Kashmir, training for the processing fore flagging off them from various Panchayats of J&K. etc. Qazi Sarwar were also pres- of different fruits and veg- Panchayat Bhawan Jammu During the visit, Nanda said that it is the ent on the occasion. etables. today. She informed that the Sarpanchs shall be exposed vision of the Government to At Akhnoor, he inaugu- added products. He also During the visit, the Di- JAMMU RISING rated the 24th Facilitation emphasized that this centre rector was accompanied by JAMMU, DEC 28 cum sale Centre at Horticul- will serve as a common plat- DLSMS, Sanjeev Karlupia, ture complex. On the occa- form for the farmers to DHO, Vijay Angurana, Doda DDC reviews RDD sector projects Director Horticulture sion, he informed the gath- demonstrate and sell their Nodal Officer for Facilita- Doda under various Jammu, Ram Savak, today ering about the importance products. tion Centre, Sandeep Gupta schemes and sectors which conducted an extensive tour of this centre regarding the At Jourian, the Director and Horticulture Develop- includes MGNREGA, of Akhnoor and Khour availability of high quality also attended the “Kissan ment Officer Khour, Amit PMAY, FTO generation, Block of Jammu District. planting material and value Goshti cum Training Camp” Saraf. completion of works taken up, registration, sanction- ing and geo-tagging of Samba DLSA organises prientation prog PMAY houses etc. The DDC directed the BDO'S to ensure timely on ‘civil and criminal procedure codes’ payment of wages in favour of the job card holders, be- JAMMU RISING the benefit of Court Staff in his opening remarks, oughly understand and fol- sides asked them to take JAMMU, DEC 28 including the process serv- highlighted the importance low the procedural man- ing agency. of updation of knowledge date for the smooth func- strict actions against the non performing officials District Legal Services The programme was at- with regard to the proce- tioning of the Courts and without any fail. Authority (DLSA), Samba tended by Judicial Officers, dure envisaged on the Code must observed the issuance The DDC also directed today organised an Orien- staff of all cadres of Courts of Civil Procedure and and service of summons in the BDOs to complete the tation Programme on the of District Samba, process Code of Criminal Proce- timely and proper manner targeted works on priority topic “Procedure of is- servers, Para Legal Volun- dure particularly after the as their sacrosanct duty for JAMMU RISING Sagar D Doifode today re- a meeting of the RDD Offi- basis so that the supple- suance and service of teers and others. Chairman introduction of the Central the speedy disposal of JAMMU, DEC 28 viewed the key indicators cers. mentary approval of the Process under Civil and District Legal Services Au- Procedural Codes in the UT cases. The attendees were under implementation in At the outset, Assistant works shall be accorded in Criminal Procedure Codes” thority (Principal District & of J&K. oriented through Audio Vi- District Development the district under various Commissioner Develop- favour of the Panchayats here at District Court Sessions Judge) Moham- He underlined that the sual mode by power point Commissioner, Doda Dr Rural Development De- ment, gave a brief on the and wards. Complex, Nandini Hills for mad Akram Chowdhary, Court clerks must thor- presentation. partment schemes here at progress made by the RDD CMYK CMYK CMYK