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Widom Special Status Revocation JKBOSE Slashes 30% Syllabus For No Friday Prayers At Jamia A word fitly spoken can Annual Exams change a person’s life. Plea Filed In SC Agencies Masjid, Hazratbal For 3rd Week —Louis Howard SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Devotees Fume, Question Curbs On Religious Places For Early Hearing Kashmir Board of School Education (BOSE) on Friday Auqib Javeed announced 30 percent relax- ation in the syllabus for 10th to SRINAGAR: Hundreds of devotees Of Petitions 12th class annual regular-2021 fumed in anger as authorities dis- CAF India examination. allowed congregational Friday CEO Calls On LG An official order was is- prayers for the third week in a row SRINAGAR: Charities Aid Founda- sued in this regard reads, in at the historic Jamia Masjid and tion India CEO, Ms. Meenakshi Batra view of prevailing COVID-19 the Hazratbal shrine over 'fears of called on Lieutenant Governor, Pandemic, students appear- coronavirus spread'. Manoj Sinha at the Raj Bhavan here ing in the forthcoming Annual According to eyewitnesses, on Friday. According to an official (Regular) Examinations of devotees were barred from of- spokesperson, the LG appreciated 2020-21 of classes 10th, 11th, fering Friday prayers at Jamia the efforts of CAF India and its out- and 12th of Kashmir Division/ Masjid in the Old City, Aasar- reach effort to distribute ration and Winter Zone areas of Jammu e-Shareef Hazratbal and other More On P10 hygiene kits  More On P10 Division and  prominent shrines in this capi- tal city. All gates leading to the Ammunition Recovered Jamia Masjid, they said, were In Baramulla Press Trust Of India In his petition, Tarigami said locked to prevent worshipers despite the fact that the chal- Light Showers In from offering prayers, while Muhammad (PBUH). Devotees disappointed to see the gates SRINAGAR: The government forces SRINAGAR: Senior CPI(M) lenge to the constitutional va- security personnel were de- who reached the shrine to offer locked once again,” Mohammad on Friday recovered ammunition J&K From Today leader M Y Tarigami on Friday lidity of orders by the Centre ployed in strength to meet any prayers were furious after being Ramzan, a resident of Ganderbal during a search operation in Old Town filed a plea in the Supreme on August 5, 2019 as well as Observer News Service situation. denied access by the security per- told Kashmir Observer. of north Kashmir’s Baramulla district, Court seeking early hearing of the J-K (Reorganisation) Act, Similarly, congregational sonnel. They also staged a peace- Ramzan says the shrine reports said. Army’s 46 RR and 53 the petition challenging the 2019 is pending before the SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir prayers were also disallowed ful protest against the closure of has been closed for over four battalion of CRPF during a joint constitutional validity of the Supreme Court, the central will receive light to moderate for the third consecutive week the shrine without prior notice. months now. “We would spend operation recovered 9 rounds and Centre's decision to revoke government has taken some rainfall from Saturday evening at Hazratbal Shrine, which “I came to Dargah after travel- the rest of the days peacefully 46 empty cases of 7.62 mm of AK 47 the special status of Jammu “irreversible actions”. bringing much sought relief to houses the Holy Relic of Prophet ling 30 kilometres but was very after offering  More On P10 Rifle in an envelope  More On P10 and Kashmir. He said the  More On P10 the people reeling under intense Sarpanch Held hot weather conditions. “The rainfall is expected With Cannabis IN SUCH VIEW OF THE MATTER, from tomorrow evening across J&K Logs SRINAGAR: A village head in Rajouri Jammu and Kashmir. While Coronavirus Threat has been arrested after 750 grams of the applicant herein is seeking an Kashmir will receive light 166 New Covid Charas was recovered from his pos- showers, the Jammu division Not Over Yet: LG session, reports said Friday. early hearing of said writ petition.” will witness moderate rainfall Cases, One Death Sarpanch Mohammad Liaquat, son in the next  More On P10 Press Trust Of India of Mohammad Raseed of Challas Dungi in Keri sector was arrested last Disgraced SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir night by police, reports said. ‘Oppressed Kashmir’ Placard In Ashura Procession recorded 166 fresh Covid cases Confirming the arrest, a police officer Kashmir Crown on Friday, taking the infection said that a case  More On P10 Editor Arrested tally to 3,24,813, while the Union Two Youth Slapped With UAPA Territory registered its first death Electric Shock Observer News Service due to the virus in the past three Kills Woman For ‘Anti-National Activities’ days, officials said. SRINAGAR: Police in north Out of the fresh cases, 44 SRINAGAR: A woman died after Kashmir’s Sopore on Friday ar- Zaid Bin Shabir Budgam were booked under were from the Jammu division receiving an electric shock in the rested Shahid Imran, so called the stringent UAPA for rais- and 122 from the Kashmir divi- Qalamabad area of north-Kashmir’s Editor-in-Chief of a Facebook SRINAGAR: Two youth have ing the banner during Ashura Says Strong Cooperation is required to prevent the sion, the officials said. Kupwara district on Friday. news page Kashmir Crown in a been booked under the procession in central Kashmir threat of third wave. Srinagar district recorded a 45-year-old Hajira Begum, wife of Needed From Society To case of alleged extortion Unlawful Activities (Prevention) town of Budgam. The LG made these re- maximum of 57 cases followed Ghulam Hassan Najar was busy with Prevent 3rd Wave According to a police Act (UAPA) for carrying a banner According to locals, three marks while chairing week- by 19 cases in Budgam district. some household chores when she spokesperson, Imran was ar- during a Muharram procession days after the Ashura, the po- SRINAGAR: Jammu and ly meetings with Covid Task There are 1,149 active cases came into contact with a bare wire of rested after a case FIR number that read ‘Oppressed Kashmir’ lice had come to the area look- Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Force, DCs & SPs at Raj in the Union Territory, while electric cooking heater and received 145/2021 under sections 384, earlier this month. ing for these two young men. Manoj Sinha said on Friday Bhavan here on Friday, an 3,19,259 patients have recov- electric shock, family said Friday. 385, 506 (1) 420 and 120B IPC 27-year old Maqsood “Police told us that the duo that the coronavirus threat official spokesperson said. ered from the infection so far, “We took her to  More On P10 was filed at the police station Ahmed Rather and 23-year- old was found raising anti-India was not over yet and a strong During the meeting with the officials said. Dangiwacha following a court Irshad Ahmad from Sharifabad, slogans  More On P10 cooperation from the society the DCs & SPs,  More On P10 The death toll due to the dis- order on  More On P10 ease was  More On P10 Do You Get Your Copy of KASHMIR J&K To Form Film 100% Schools, Anganwadi OBSERVER Development Council To Centres In J&K Get Tap Water Regularly? Implement Film Policy Observer News Service Jal Jeevan Mission, J&K has ac- complished the challenging task Cash Agencies the Film Policy. 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DIAL-EMMA Div Com Stresses On Speedy • TRAFFIC POLICE : 9419993745, 01998-266686 Restoration Work Of • PCR: 0194-2452092,2455883 • PDD: 0194-2450213 Completion Of Works For • FIRE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES : Mughal Gardens Begins 2479488,2452222,2452155 Arrest Of Sewerage • CAPD: 18001807011 Observer News Service the government as having said. ment spokesperson had said. • SMC HEALTH OFFICER: 9469409081 Observer News Service speedy completion of all projects Shalimar Bagh is the larg- After the MoU, the J&K LG AIRPORTS and instructed concerned author- Srinagar: The restoration of est Mughal garden in Kashmir had said that was giving much- SRINAGAR: The Divisional Com- ities to ensure timely resolution two most prominent Mughal built by Emperor Jahangir for needed impetus to integrate SHIEK UL ALAM AIRPORT: 01942303311 missioner (Div Com) Kashmir, of issues including land transfers, Gardens – Nishat Bagh and his wife Noor Jahan in 1619, on the promotion of cultural heri- RAILWAYS Pandurang K Pole Friday conduct- land acquisition for pipe laying, Shalimar Bagh – has started a the banks of Dal Lake in north- tage in UT’s development plan ed an extensive tour of Srinagar to electricity and other facilities im- month after the government east Srinagar. in order to connect the people • SRINAGAR: 0194-2103259 take stock of the pace and progress peding the work process. signed a memorandum of un- Built in 1633 by Asif Khan, from across the world with the • ANANTNAG: 01932-228243 of ongoing STP projects. He emphasized that pace of work derstanding (MoU) with the the picturesquely terraced glorious history of J&K. • BARAMULLA: 0194-102029 HIJRI The Div Com was accompanied is expedited on all STP related proj- JSW Foundation for conserva- Nishat Bagh is also a Mughal With its technical expertise, the • BIJBHERA: 01932-228243 CALENDAR by Deputy Commissioner Srinagar, ects in Srinagar for arrest of sewer- • PAMPORE: 01933-294132 Mohammad Aijaz Assad, GM NBCC, age in all city areas. • PATTAN: 01954-293507 SE UEED Srinagar Circle and other The Div Com was apprised that • QAZIGUND: 01951-296153 concerned officers. work on STP Noorbagh, IPS and During the tour, Pole inspected outfall stations was going on in full MUHARRAM19 the proposed Inter Mediate Pump- swing, which is to be made func- HIGHWAY STATUS ing Station (IPS), Zero Bridge Ra- tional by end of the current year. • Sgrr-Jammu highway - (Open) jbagh, IPS Vicharnag Nowshehra, During the tour, Div Com met Mughal Road - (Open) STP Noorbagh, IPS Saidpora, Alijan locals at Noorbagh, who apprised • 1443 Road and Outfall Pumping Station him of various issues includ- • Srinagar- Leh- (Open) Noorbagh. He also inspected STP re- ing construction of drainage and lated works in Alamgari Bazar and roads in the area. He gave them a other localities of Old City. hearing and assured that all their While taking stock of progress genuine demands shall be looked This Day in History of works, Div Com stressed on into on priority. PRAYERS 475- Roman general Orestes forces western Roman tion of the UT’s heritage places. garden situated close to the support of the JSW foundation is • Emperor Julius Nepos to flee his capital city, Ravenna FAJR Conservation architect, Abha Shalimar on the eastern side expected to provide a “deter- • 476- German ruler Flavius Odoacer captures Pavia Lawaypora Residents Face Narain Lambah, who is work- of the Dal Lake. The Zabarwan mined push” to the conservation • 489- Theodoric, king of the Ostrogoths defeats 4:33 ing with JSW Foundation, gave Mountains form the back- work of the heritage gardens. Flavius Odoacer at the Battle of Isonzo, forcing a detailed briefing to Lieuten- ground of the garden. The project for restoration his way into Italy. ZUHR Drinking Water Shortage ant Governor Manoj Sinha on On July 28, the J&K Govern- and conservation of Shalimar • 1189- Third Crusade: the Crusaders begin the Siege of Wednesday on the work being ment inked a MoU with JSW and Nishat gardens is being Acre under Guy of Lusignan 12: 32 Observer News Service undertaken by the team for Foundation, which is a social monitored by the project mon- • 1521- Belgrade captured by troops of Turkish Sultan preservation and restoration of arm of multinational con- itoring committee, headed by Suleyman the Magnificent ASR Srinagar: The residents of Green house colony in Lawaypora area Shalimar and Nishat gardens. glomerate JSW Group, for res- the Commissioner Secretary • 1542- Turkish-Portuguese War (1538-1557) - of Central Kashmir's Srinagar district are facing a severe scarcity of “The Lt Governor impressed toration & conservation of the to Government, Department of Battle of Wofla: the Portuguese are scattered, 5:13 drinking water for the last six months due to an unfinished pipeline. upon the conservation archi- gardens to restore the glory of Floriculture Gardens and Parks. their leader Christovão da Gama is captured and MAGRIB afterwards executed. Locals said that they are facing the worst water crisis for the last tect to conduct the work of these heritage places. The project is being taken up • 1833- Britain's Slavery Abolition Act gains royal assent six month due to an unfinished waterline connecting the area. conservation, restoration, and The JSW Foundation is sup- in two phases. The estimated • 1837- Pharmacists John Lea & William Perrins 7:06 “Water pipeline connecting the area was left unfinished in the preservation meticulously for porting the government of J&K, cost of the conservation and manufacture Worcestershire Sauce ISHA month of March this year without any reason,” they said. restoring the original beauty both financially and technically restoration project of Nishat • 1849- Venice under Daniele Manin surrenders to "We are having a lot of trouble in these hot summer days as there and grandeur of the famous in preserving the two heritage Bagh is Rs 7 crore while a Austrians under Radetsky, having been under siege 8:30 is shortage of drinking water,” Mohammad Amain a local said. heritage gardens,” Hindustan gardens under corporate social similar project is envisaged for since July 20 after proclaiming independence The residents said Jal-Shakti Department have failed to provide Times quoted a spokesperson of responsibility (CSR), the govern- Shalimar Bagh also. • 1859- A geomagnetic storm causes the Aurora Borealis piped water to the area despite directions from the Government. to shine so brightly that it is seen clearly over parts of The locals appealed to the Srinagar administration to intervene USA, Europe, and even as far afield as Japan. and redress their genuine demands. • 1861- Battle of Fort Hatteras,NC • 1862- Battle of Thoroughfare Gap, VA Srinagar AQI To Be Improved • 1864- The first Geneva Convention, governing rules of warfare, signed by 26 nations. • 1884-First known photograph of a tornado is made Renowned Broadcaster To Less Than 50 In 2 Years: DC near Howard, SD • 1910- Nicholas I, who first assumed power in 1860 Observer News Service The DDC said Central Govern- measures will be taken for this and had his reign interrupted by Turkish rule, again Maqsood Ahmad Felicitated ment has launched National purpose. He called for collec- proclaims himself king SRINAGAR: The District Devel- Clean Air Programme (NCAP) tive effort to monitor quality of • 1916- Germany declares war on Romania Observer News Service rooq Khan in an award ceremony opment Commissioner (DDC) as a long-term, time-bound, air to ensure desired air quality • 1916- Italy declares war against Germany held at SP College M A Road Sri- Srinagar, Mohammad Aijaz national level strategy to tackle in Srinagar. • 1924-Georgian opposition stages the August Uprising Srinagar: Renowned broadcaster nagar. It is pertinent to mention Asad Friday reviewed the Action the air pollution problem across The DDC further called for against the Soviet Union. and Editor of Shaherbeen, a well- here that the J & K Government Plan for Implementation and • 1964- US weather satellite Nimbus 1 launched known current affairs program of All has also awarded Maqsood with a Monitoring of National Clean • 1973-India & Pakistan sign POW accord India Radio (AIR) Srinagar Maqsood state award in 2010 in the best me- Air programme (NCAP) for im- • 1974- Soyuz 15 returns to Earth Ahmed was felicitated on Friday dia personality category. proving the index of air quality • 1993- Dam breaks in Qinghai West China, 223 killed with the National AIR Award 2021 He is the first journalist from in Srinagar district. • 1995- Kuwaiti Oil Minister Abdul Mohsen al- Medej announces that his country will increase its from All India Institute of Self Lo- AIR who has been honoured with The meeting was attended oil production capacity to as much as 3.5 million cal Government Mumbai (AIILSG), the state award. Maqsood is a post- by Additional Deputy Com- barrels per day by 2005 a premier government recognized graduate (PG) in Mass Communica- missioner Srinagar, Khurshid • 1998- Pakistan’s National Assembly passes a Institute of Mumbai. tion and Journalism from Kashmir Ahmad, Regional Director, Pol- constitutional amendment to make the “Qur’an The award was presented to University and hails from a far flung lution Control Committee, Sri- and Sunnah” the “supreme law” but the bill is Maqsood by Advisor of J&K LG Fa- area of Uri. nagar, Chief Sanitation Officer, defeated in the Senate. SMC, Nazir Ahmad, Scientist, • 2013- China and Russia walk out of a UN Security Pollution Control Committee, Council meeting after the US pushes for immediate Mohammad Sultan and other action against Syria’s use of chemical weapons IIM-J Srinagar Off-Campus concerned. • 2017- North Korea launches missile that flies over While reviewing Action Japan, the country's J-Alert warning system warns Plan for Implementation and people to take cover Organises Innovators Meet • 2019- Discovery of 3.8-million-year-old skull of early Monitoring of NCAP, the DDC human ancestor Australopithecus anamensis, found Srinagar: Indian Institute of Management Jammu (IIM-J), Srinagar Off- directed the Officers to incor- by Yohannes Haile-Selassie, at Miro Dora, Ethiopia, campus organised an Innovators Meet at their Nowgam campus. porate option for Clean Air Tow- upends previous evolutionary theory published in The program was organized in association with Grassroots Innovations ers, besides adopting modern journal "Nature" and Agumemtation Network (GIAN), Gujarat. The program was attended technology based mechanism by more than 20 innovators from different parts of the valley, who shared in the City Specific Action Plan their experiences and challenges in a session that was also attended by (CSAP) for strengthening the the country in a comprehensive increasing Green Cover in Sri- scholars, researchers and faculty members from institutes like Harvard monitoring network, reducing manner with targets to achieve nagar City, besides other mea- From KO Archives University, Zhejiang University, NIT Srinagar, IIM Jammu, GIAN and Kash- vehicular/ industrial emissions, 20 percent to 30 percent reduc- sures to improve air quality. mir University. IIM Jammu started its off-campus in the Srinagar recently identifying major causes of air tion in particulate matter con- He asked the SMC authorities and the campus is setup with an aim of broad outreach and a focus on cor- pollution and increasing pub- centrations by 2024 keeping to take measures for removing Ceasefire Offered Without porate training, innovations and Entrepreneurship in the Kashmir region. lic awareness. He stressed the 2017 as the base year for the all construction material along The objective of this in-house discussion was to facilitate the bottom- Officers to put in extra efforts comparison of concentration roadsides, which is one of the Salah-Ud-Din’s Nod: Geelani up narrative about local innovations. The structural and institutional chal- so that the Air Quality Index He said improving the quali- reason for air pollution. He fur- lenges peripheral innovators face while scaling up their innovations were is brought down to below 50 ty of air is paramount for larger ther directed for regular sprin- identified and documented. To nurture local innovations both from the against the present 73. public benefit and all possible kling of water on roads. ‘Jamaat chief doesn't consult formal and informal settings, it was agreed that a me on important issues' robust actor - sector collaboration will be forged. Dr Sheikh Fayaz Ahmad, who is currently Observer News Service working as an innovation researcher at Zhejiang Government of Jammu & Kashmir University China, also spoke on the occasion and SRINAGAR : Former chairman of the All Parties Hurriyat Conference stressed on understanding the bottom-up narra- (APHC) and senior Jamaat-e-Islami leader, Syed All Shah Geelani, tive from innovators which is must for crafting OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE said today the unilateral ceasefire announced by the Hizbul Muja- any innovation policy. Referring to the innova- hideen chief commander operations, Abdul Majid Dar, did not have tion policy history, he said that the top-down ENGINEER R&B ELECTRIC DIVISION SGR the consent of the Hizb supreme commander, Syed Salah-ud-din. In policy directionality has not helped local inno- an interview with CNS, he said Salah-ud-din had endorsed the an- vations. The local narrative about innovations is NOTICE INVITING TENDERS nouncement in the interest of unity in the out-fit's rank and file. always wanting. For building a robust innovation Describing the ceasefire offer merely as a view, Geelani said the, system in Kashmir he mentioned that innovators NIT No: 84/e-tendering of 2021-22/R&BDATED:- 24.08.2021 centre's hurried acceptance of it was aimed at her desire to utilise perspectives are very important. For and on behalf of the LT Governor of Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, e-tenders (In Single cover system) are invited on item rate basis from approved and eligible the matter in her favour, Admitting that Dar had spoken with him Dr Shabir Hassan, research scientist at Har- Electrical Contractors registered with J&K State Govt.CPWD, Railways and other State/Central Governments for the following works:- on telephone before making the announcement, he said he had vard Medical School while congratulating local S.No. Name of Work Est. Cost (In Cost of T/Doc. Time of Time &Date of Class of made it dear that the ceasefire would be tantamount to defeat. innovations, IIM Jammu and Gian spoke about Rupees/lacs) (In Rupees) completion Opening of Bid Contractor ADVICE TO WAIT: Geelani said he had advised Dar to wait till the importance of organising discussions and 1 Internal electrification of 4 storied proposed transit accommodation at 12.17 lacs 600.00 25 days 01.09.2021 “A” Class the organisational elections of Jama'at-e-Islami and also to con- discourses on value-based innovations and Padpawan Shopain (shifted to Allawpora Block No. 02 ) Electrical sult other militant groups.He also sought Dar's meeting with him entrepreneurship for nurturing innovation cul- and another Jama'at leader, Muhammad Ashraf Sehrai, before ture in Kashmir. He agreed to work with the lo- 2 Internal electrification of 4 storied proposed transit accommodation at 12.17 lacs 600.00 25 days 01.09.2021 “A” Class making the ceasefire announcement. cal innovations for further value addition and Padpawan Shopain (shifted to Allawpora Block No. 03 ) Electrical Referring to Abdul Majid Dar's reported statement that efforts scaling up. Appreciating the idea of creating in- 1. The Bidding documents Consisting of qualifying information, eligibility criteria, specifications, Drawings, bill of quantities (B.O.Q), Set of terms and conditions of were on to resume the dialogue, Geelani said the talks should be novation clubs, he suggested that local innova- contract and other details can be seen/downloaded from the departmental website www.jktenders.gov.in as per schedule of dates given below:- held between all the parties to the dispute and to solve the basic tion stops should be set up in local universities issue of Kashmir. "It is imperative for purposeful talks and and enterprises. 1. Date of Issue of Tender Notice 24-08-2021 their success to remove the existing bottlenecks", he said citing 2. Period of downloading of bidding documents 24/08/2021 10.00 A.M India's refusal to accept Kashmir as a dispute or claiming it as her integral part as the main hurdles in it. 3. Bid submission Start Date 24/08/2021 from 10.00 A.M FUTILE TALKS: Asserting that the recent talks between the Hizb Public Notice 4. Bid Submission End Date 01/09/2021 up to 4.00 P.M and the centre were a futile exercise, Geelani asked what neces- 5 Date & time of opening of Bids (Online) 01/09/2021 at 6.00 P.M in the Office of the Executive Engineer R&B Electric Division sity there was to work out the modalities. "At some places, the I have applied for the issuance of D Class Srinagar Hizb cadres were asked to surrender arms and at others they were Contract card from R&B Office. If anybody officially sounded to stay in certain specified areas. In some areas, having any objection in this regard he/she may 02. Bids must be accompanied with cost of Tender document in shape of Treasury Challan in favour of Executive Engineer R&B Electric Division , Srinagar (tender inviting the identity of Hizb men was asked for", he said, adding that all this file his/her objection in the office of the Super authority) (The Date of Treasury Challan should be between the date of start of bid and Bid Submission End date) pledged to Executive Engineer R&B Electric Division , Srinagar was done to make inroads into the outfit with a view to harming it (tender receiving authority). Intending Engineer R&B Circle Anantnag / at an available opportunity. Pakistan, Geelani said, was a basic and 03. All Bidders has to submit Bid Security Declaration Form instead of Earnest money as per the circular of Finance Department (Bid Security Declaration Form is as per Kulgam Khanabal within a period of seven inalienable party to the Kashmir dispute. days from the date of publication of this notice Annexure “A” below) . The 1st lowest Bidder has to produce an amount equal to 3% of adv. Cost as performance security in shape of CDR/FDR/ within 02 Days before fixation of contract and shall be released after successful completion of work. The Hurriyat stand on resolution of the issue has remained . After that no objection shall be entertained. 04. Bidder must read term/condition in tender document carefully. flexible and the alliance always welcomed any suggestion for Shabir Ahamd Bhat S/O Hameedullah Bhat the purpose. He said the Hurriyat should stick to its stand of AAA/TS = Accorded R/o Sagam Anantnag RNA Executive Engineer, tripartite talks to solve the issue. Position of Funds = Available (R&B) ElectricDivision DIPK-7392/21 (Kashmir Observer, August 28, 2000) WORLD Saturday | 28.08.2021 04 Iraq Summit Seeks Study: Covid Symptoms Afghan Evacuation Last A Year For Many Patients To Mend Middle AFP vid-19 will take more than 1 year." Flights Restart After Deadly The study followed nearly 1,300 he study found affected people hospitalized for Covid be- East Fractures women were 43% more tween January and May 2020 in ISIS Suicide Bombings likely than affected men to the central Chinese city of Wuhan Agencies Iran, an allegation Tehran denied. Tsuffer from fatigue or per- -- the first place affected by a pan- The two countries are aligned Agence France-Presse not forget. We will hunt you of the their brutal interpretation sistent muscle weakness demic that has since infected 214 fficials from around the with rival forces fighting a war down and make you pay," he said. of Islamic law, as well as violent Fatigue and shortness of breath million people worldwide, killing Middle East began arriv- in Yemen and severed their re- Kabul, Afghanistan: Last-ditch However Biden, determined retribution for working with still afflict many patients a year more than 4 million. ing in Baghdad, Iraq, on lations in 2016 – although they evacuation flights took off from to end two decades of war in foreign militaries, Western mis- after their hospitalization for Cov- The share of observed patients OFriday ahead of a summit resumed direct talks in Iraq in Kabul airport on Friday, a day Afghanistan and citing fears of sions or the previous US-backed id-19, according to a new Chinese with at least one symptom de- aiming to promote peace and rec- April this year. after twin suicide bombings on more IS attacks, also insisted that government. Western allies have study calling for a better under- creased from 68% after six months onciliation in the region, including Riyadh, fearing Washington’s crowds trying to flee Taliban-con- he would stick to his August 31 repeatedly warned the United standing of the pandemic's long- to 49% after 12 months. improving ties between arch rivals renewed nuclear talks with Iran trolled Afghanistan killed at least deadline to end the airlift. States that it is impossible to get term health effects. Respiratory discomfort in- Iran and Saudi Arabia. could lead to an easing of US sanc- 72 people, including 13 US ser- On Friday morning, some all at-risk Afghans out by Tues- Around half of patients dis- creased from 26% of patients The Saturday meeting seeks tions on Tehran, sees engagement vicemen. The bombings, claimed evacuation flights resumed with day. The Taliban have allowed charged from hospital for Co- after six months to 30% after 12 to give Iraq a “unifying role” to as a way to contain tensions with- by the ISIS group, injected further queues of people seen lining up US-led forces to conduct the vid still suffer from at least one months, it said. tackle the crises shaking the re- out abandoning its security con- persistent symptom -- most It found affected women were gion, according to sources close cerns over attacks it blames on often fatigue or muscle weak- 43% more likely than affected men to Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa Iran and its allies. ness -- after 12 months, said the to suffer from fatigue or persistent al-Kadhimi. “Even if we bring the for- study published in British medi- muscle weakness, and twice as Iranian Foreign Minister Hos- eign ministers together at one cal journal The Lancet Friday. The likely to be diagnosed with anxi- sein Amir-Abdollahian left for table this could be considered research, the largest yet on the ety or depression. Iraq to participate in the Bagh- a breakthrough to end the ten- condition known as "long Covid", But it said 88% of patients who dad summit, the ministry said. sions between Iranians and the added that one in three patients worked before their diagnosis had

More than 100,000 people have been flown out of the country since the Taliban swept into power.

panic into the final days of an al- on the tarmac but there were no airlift, while planning to finalise still have shortness of breath a returned to their jobs a year later. ready frenzied US-led airlift. more crowds near the sites of the their own government as soon as year after their diagnosis. The study adds to previous re- We have always welcomed improving ties The attacks targeted US forces, blasts, according to AFP reporters. the American troops left. That number is even higher search that warned authorities in but hit hardest the mass of peo- Britain and Spain announced But the IS jihadists, bloody ri- in patients hit more severely different countries they must be with regional countries such as Saudi Arabia, and ple fearing life under the Taliban their evacuation operations vals of the Taliban with their own by the illness. prepared to provide long-term it is a priority of our President Raisi’s foreign policy. who converged on the airport in would end Friday, after Cana- track record of barbaric attacks, "With no proven treatments or support to health workers and pa- “ a desperate bid to board a flight da and Australia had already were intent on capitalising on the even rehabilitation guidance, long tients affected by Covid. Whether this will happen in Iraq … I seriously doubt it,” out. At least 72 people among the stopped their flights. chaos in Kabul. In recent years, the Covid affects people's ability to re- "Long Covid is a modern medi- senior Iranian official. crowd were killed, as well as the More than 100,000 people ISIS State's Afghanistan-Pakistan sume normal life and their capac- cal challenge of the first order," 13 American troops, according have been flown out of the coun- chapter has been responsible for ity to work," The Lancet said in an the editorial said, calling for more to various authorities. But with try since the Taliban swept into some of the deadliest attacks in editorial published with the study. research to understand the condi- His ministry spokesman Saeed Gulf Arabs,” an official close to people searching for missing power on August 15. those countries. It has massacred "The study shows that for many tion and better care for patients Khatibzadeh announced the de- al-Kadhimi said. relatives in hospitals on Friday, 'More extreme' civilians at mosques, shrines, pub- patients, full recovery from Co- who suffer from it. parture to the “meeting to sup- ‘Tactical bilateral de-escalation’ there were fears the death toll The Taliban have promised a lic squares and even hospitals. port Iraq” in a short statement. A politician close to the prime would climb. President Joe Biden, softer brand of rule compared "These are people that are even The Islamic republic’s new Presi- minister said Iraq, which hosted under enormous pressure over with their first stint in power, more extreme than the Taliban dent Ebrahim Raisi was invited the private meetings earlier this his administration's handling of which ended in 2001 when the and are basically at war with the to the Baghdad meeting, but it year between Saudi and Iranian the Afghan crisis, vowed to pun- United States invaded because Taliban. So it is a horribly complex Microsoft Warns Thousands was not clear if he would attend. officials, had received “positive ish those responsible. they gave sanctuary to Al-Qaeda. situation," Australian Defence Egyptian President Abdel Fattah signals” from Tehran and Gulf "We will not forgive. We will But many Afghans fear a repeat Minister Peter Dutton said. Of Cloud Customers Of el-Sisi and Jordan’s King Abdullah states that they were ready for II have said they will attend, as more direct discussions. has French President Emmanuel “The prospect of regional Exposed Databases Macron, the only official expected conflict, coupled with their per- Global Outrage Over Reuters rity researchers for working under from outside the region. Lead- ception of Washington as un- coordinated vulnerability disclo- ers from Saudi Arabia and Turkey reliable, have … prompted the icrosoft agreed to at sure," Microsoft told Reuters. Mi- were also invited. Iraq is seek- Saudis and Emiratis to pursue a Barbaric Kabul Airport Attack security company crosoft's email to customers said ing to establish itself as a media- limited, tactical, bilateral de-es- Wiz $40,000 for there was no evidence the flaw tor between Arab countries and calation with Tehran,” the Inter- Agencies es said. US officials said at least General Frank McKenzie, head Mfinding the flaw and had been exploited. "We have no Iran. Baghdad has been brokering national Crisis Group think-tank 13 US soldiers were also killed of US Central Command, said Fri- reporting it indication that external entities talks since April between regional said in a recent report. ran has strongly condemned in Thursday’s blasts. day US commanders were watch- Microsoft on Thursday warned outside the researcher (Wiz) had heavyweights Riyadh and Tehran Saudi-Iranian dialogue terrorist explosions that thousands of its cloud comput- access to the primary read-write on mending ties severed in 2016. launched in April as global pow- tore through crowds of peo- ing customers, including some key," the email said. Raisi, who took office last ers held negotiations on reviv- Iple outside Kabul airport, of the world's largest companies, “This is the worst cloud vul- week, has said he sees “no ob- ing their 2015 nuclear pact with where countries race to evacu- that intruders could have the nerability you can imagine. It is a stacles” to restoring ties with Iran, which Riyadh and its allies ate as many people as possible ability to read, change or even long-lasting secret,” Luttwak told Riyadh. He has made improving opposed for not tackling Tehran’s before an August 31 deadline delete their main databases, ac- Reuters. “This is the central data- relations with regional coun- ballistic missile programme and to completely withdraw their cording to a copy of the email base of Azure, and we were able tries one of his priorities. regional proxies. troops. and a cyber security researcher. to get access to any customer da- Rivals for regional dominance Three other regional sources Iran's Foreign Ministry The vulnerability is in Micro- tabase that we wanted.” Officials say the meeting, said it was premature for a break- spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh soft Azure's flagship Cosmos DB Luttwak's team found the which will also discuss the war in through, with an Iranian source denounced the targeting of de- database. A research team at se- problem, dubbed ChaosDB, on Yemen, Lebanon’s economic col- saying progress would likely hinge fenseless Afghans, and slammed curity company Wiz discovered August 9 and notified Microsoft lapse and a regional water crisis, on the nuclear talks in Vienna. any terrorist move against it was able to access keys that August 12, Luttwak said. could take a step towards Saudi- Parties involved in those nego- women, men, youths and chil- control access to databases held The flaw was in a visualiza- Iranian rapprochement. tiations have yet to say when they dren in the Muslim country. by thousands of companies. Wiz tion tool called Jupyter Note- Macron and al-Kadhimi want will resume. Khatibzadeh expressed hope Chief Technology Officer Ami book, which has been available to reduce regional tension by “We have always welcomed im- that an inclusive government An unnamed Taliban official ing for more attacks by Deash, Luttwak is a former chief tech- for years but was enabled by fostering dialogue, including on proving ties with regional coun- would soon be established in told Reuters news agency on including possibly rockets or car- nology officer at Microsoft's default in Cosmos beginning in security, said a French presiden- tries such as Saudi Arabia, and it is Afghanistan, so that relevant Friday that at least 28 members bombs targeting the airport. Cloud Security Group. February. After Reuters report- tial source. “The aim is to initi- a priority of our President Raisi’s organizations and institutions of the group perished in the "We're doing everything we can Because Microsoft cannot ed on the flaw, Wiz detailed the ate something here and to con- foreign policy. Whether this will could assume their responsi- bombings, vowing to beef up to be prepared," he said, adding change those keys by itself, it issue in a blog post. tinue [it] after this conference,” happen in Iraq … I seriously doubt bilities to protect people’s lives security at the Kabul airport to that some intelligence was being emailed the customers Thurs- Luttwak said even customers the source said. it,” said a senior Iranian official. and properties. On Thursday prevent future terrorist attacks. shared with the Taliban and that day telling them to create new who have not been notified by Strains between Sunni-Muslim Riyadh says it wants “verifi- evening, two bombers and gun- The blasts outside Hamid Kar- he believed "some attacks have ones. Microsoft agreed to pay Microsoft could have had their Saudi Arabia and Shia-Muslim able deeds” from Iran. Earlier this men attacked crowds of Af- zai International Airport in Ka- been thwarted by them." Wiz $40,000 for finding the flaw keys swiped by attackers, giving Iran – longtime rivals for regional month, the Saudi foreign min- ghans that had flocked to Kabul bul were claimed by an offshoot The United States will press and reporting it, according to an them access until those keys are dominance – worsened after a ister said an “emboldened” Iran airport following the Taliban’s of Daesh terrorist group in Af- on with evacuations despite the email it sent to Wiz. changed. Microsoft only told cus- 2019 assault on Saudi oil plants was acting in a negative manner takeover of the country. ghanistan, which said its bomb- threat of further attacks, McK- "We fixed this issue immedi- tomers whose keys were visible that briefly knocked out half of around the Middle East, including At least 90 civilians were ers singled out “translators and enzie said, noting that there ately to keep our customers safe this month, when Wiz was work- Saudi oil production. in Yemen and Lebanon, and in re- killed in the two powerful ex- collaborators with the American were still about 1,000 US citi- and protected. We thank the secu- ing on the issue. Riyadh blamed the attack on gional waters. plosions, Afghan medical sourc- army.” zens in Afghanistan. US officials naively gave Taliban ‘kill list' of Afghans who aided Americans: Report

Washington, August 27: The US from Afghanistan as chaos erupted knowledge, in those cases, the Critics argue it's putting Afghan officials in Afghanistan naively in Afghanistan's capital city after bulk of that has occurred and they allies in harm's way, the report handed the Taliban a “kill list” to the Taliban seized control of the have been let through. said. Following the fall of Kabul target Afghans who aided Ameri- country, the report said. "I can't tell you with any certi- on August 15, the joint US military can forces in the country, accord- It also came as the Biden ad- tude that there's actually been a and the diplomatic team at the air- ing to a media report. ministration has been relying on list of names," he added. port began giving the Taliban lists Following the Taliban takeover the Taliban for security outside The revelation came just days of people the US was seeking to of Kabul earlier this month, US the airport. Since the fall of Ka- after it was reported that Tali- evacuate, Politico said. officials there gave the militant bul in mid-August, nearly 100,000 ban death squads have been go- “They had to do that because of group a list of names of American people have been evacuated, most ing “door-to-door” to hunt down the security situation the White citizens, green card holders and of whom had to pass through the suspected Afghan “collaborators,” House created by allowing the Tal- Afghan allies, so they could be al- Taliban's many checkpoints. with tens of thousands of Ameri- iban to control everything outside lowed to enter the Taliban-con- But the decision to provide can allies potentially at risk. the airport,” one US official said. trolled perimeter around the Ha- specific names to the Taliban has A spokesperson for US Central But after thousands of visa ap- mid Karzai International Airport in angered lawmakers and military Command declined to comment. plicants started arriving at the air- Kabul, according to Politico. officials. The list issue came up during a port, the State Department report- The decision was made despite “Basically, they just put all those classified briefing on Capitol Hill edly told those people to stay away the Taliban's notorious reputation Afghans on a kill list,” said one this week, which turned conten- until they were cleared for entry for brutally executing Afghans defence official, who like others tious after top Biden administra- and the lists given to the Taliban who helped the US military and spoke on condition of anonymity tion officials defended their close no longer included the names of other Western forces during the to discuss a sensitive topic. “It's coordination with the Taliban. any Afghans. war and occupation that followed just appalling and shocking and Biden officials contended that it As of Wednesday, only people the September 11, 2001 terror at- makes you feel unclean.” Asked was the best way to keep Ameri- with US passports and green tacks. The move, detailed by three about the report, President Joe over names to the Taliban. Taliban and said this, for example, We want you to let that bus or that cans and Afghans safe and prevent cards were being admitted to the US and congressional officials, was Biden said he was not sure there "There have been occasions this bus is coming through with X group through," he said. a shooting war between Taliban airport and processed for evacu- designed to expedite the evacua- were such lists, but also didn't when our military has contacted number of people on it, made up "So, yes there have been occa- fighters and the thousands of US ation, the defence official told tion of tens of thousands of people deny that sometimes the US hands their military counterparts in the of the following group of people. sions like that. To the best of my troops stationed at the airport. Politico. — PTI STATE Saturday | 28.08.2021 05 CUK Students Works on Zojila, Z-morh Demand Implementation J&K Tribal Areas Tunnel Projects Reviewed To Get Mobile Medical Units, Observer News Service Morh project, Shri Pathak appreci- Of UGC Guidelines ated ASATPL for the breakthrough GANDERBAL: Managing Direc- of one tube of Z-Morh Tunnel and Observer News Service attend the classes. This should Veterinary Dispensaries tor, National Highways and for their efforts to keep Sonamarg not have been made a yardstick Infrastructure Development open for controlled traffic move- Ganderbal: Students of Central for eligibility,” they said. Observer News Service and finance officers. Director State Rajouri, Poonch, Reasi, Udhampur, Corporation Limited (NHIDCL), ment through of Z-Morh Tunnel University of Kashmir (CUK) “Either gave us marks on in- Motor Garages briefed about the Doda, Kishtwar, Bandipora, Anant- K.K Pathak visited Z-Morh and- during forthcoming winter sea- Ganderbal Friday staged a pro- ternal assessment basis or con- SRINAGAR: Tribal Affairs Depart- modalities of procurement and es- nag, Pulwama and Kupwara. The Zojila project sites to inspect the son with the co-ordination of DC, test outside the varsity demand- duct exams in online mode, ment Friday finalized the modali- tablishment. department was also informed works progress on Zojila and Z- Ganderbal and SSP Ganderbal. ing implementation of UGC besides make all the students ties of inter-departmental conver- The Department has approved about additional outlay of Rs 5 guidelines and conducting of ex- eligible for the examination who gence to provide Mobile hospitals an outlay of Rs 20 crore for provid- crore for which plan for rest of the amination through online mode. have gone into depression over and dispensaries for healthcare of ing these facilities which includes districts was sought. Machinery Pertinently, CUK has sched- University ‘diktat’, they said. nomadic population, mobile veter- provision of Mobile Medical Units and equipment for various health- uled offline exams of the stu- The protesting students inary dispensaries, medical equip- and Health Clinics on routes ad- care institutions to the tune of Rs dents of various departments. were carrying placards seeking ment and infrastructure in tribal opted for migration by nomadic 3.50 crore was also approved. The protesting students said implementation of University areas. A budget of Rs 20 crore has tribal population, Ambulances Mobile Veterinary Clinics were that when classes were conducted Grants Commission guidelines. in online mode, how exams will Earlier, students from CUK had be conducted in offline mode. staged a protest at Press Enclave They said scores of students in Srinagar to oppose the uni- have been informed that they versity’s decision. The students are not eligible for the examina- had alleged that they are being tion as they didn’t attend online deprived of basic facilities by the classes. “As per UGC guidelines, university but at the same time online classes should be con- are forced to appear in offline ex- ducted on voluntary basis and ams without hostel accommoda- students can’t be compelled to tion and transport facility.

been earmarked for the project. for health institutions in tribal approved for Sheep Husbandry CUK Holds Webinar On Secretary, Tribal Affairs Depart- areas, mobile Veterinary Clinics Department, Jammu/ Kashmir, morh tunnel projects. For, Zojila Project, Pathak ap- ment, Dr Shahid Iqbal Choudhary and facilities for Sheep Husbandry and providing residential Pre- The MD was accompanied by preciated MEIL for notable prog- discussed the modalities in a Departments professional at high- fabricated accommodation at the Deputy Commissioner, Gan- ress and stressed upon the plan- ‘Criminal Justice System’ meeting with Health and Family land pastures for making veteri- tribal highland habitations. Con- derbal, Krittika Jyotsna, SSP Gan- ning of works to be executed Observer News Service on the need of actively using the Welfare Department, Animal Hus- nary healthcare services available struction of Veterinary Centres derbal, Suhail Munawar Mir, Exec- during winter season also. scientific method of investigation bandry Department, Jammu/Kash- during migration seasons. were also approved. The outlay of utive Director (Projects), NHIDCL, Officials of MEIL assured Ganderbal: The two-day national like DNA Profiling, Fingerprinting mir and Sheep Husbandry Depart- Directorates of Health Services Rs 5 crore has been earmarked for Gurjeet Kambo, GM, NHIDCL Alok Pathak that work is being webinar on, “Criminal Justice Sys- and Forensic Techniques for effec- ment, Jammu/ Kashmir besides have been provided an outlay of Rs veterinary and livestock health- Saxena and other officers and offi- planned meticulously and MEIL tem in 21st Century: Emerging tively dealing with the cases. Badar Tribal Affairs directorate, planning 5 crore for Mobile Health Clinics in care services. cials from District Administration will deliver the project well be- Challenges and A Way Forward,” or- Durez Ahmed said there is a need and executing agencies. fore the schedule time. Pathak ganised by the Department of Law, for training lawyers and judicial of- During the visit, Pathak was ap- directed MEIL to open the Zojila School of Legal Studies (SLS), in ficers with the scientific techniques prised about the progress of Zojila Tunnel and Nilgrar Tunnels in collaboration with, Indian Council which have been earlier overlooked Navjot Sidhu’s Adviser Quits After and Z-Morh tunnel projects by Ex- the approach of Zojila for con- of Social Science Research (ICSSR) to a great extent. ecutive Director(Projects). For Z- trolled traffic at the earliest. began at Tulmulla Campus of the In his address, Vice Chancellor, varsity here on Friday. Prof Mehraj ud Din Mir reiterated Controversial Kashmir Remarks The webinar chief guest, Justice that since decades various challeng- Agencies affairs, had also said that the two would continue to fight for them. (Retd) Navin Sinha, former Judge of es and issues have been posed in ju- advisers need to go. Mali further said that in the NHA Reviews Performance Supreme Court of India, while ad- ristic matters. “Although the people Chandigarh: Under fire over his Sidhu on August 11 had ap- backdrop of the alleged hateful dressing the participants said that have full faith in the judiciary, but comments on Kashmir, Malvinder pointed Mali, a former government propaganda launched against crime affects every member of the questions have been raised about Singh Mali on Friday quit as advis- teacher and political analyst, and his views by some political lead- Of ABPM-JAY Scheme society, cutting across all divides and its working.” He stressed upon the er to Punjab Congress chief Navjot Pyare Lal Garg, a former registrar ers, if he faces any physical harm SRINAGAR: Additional Chief Ex- ally well in the implementation for civilized behavior of the people, need to prepare the lawyers who Singh Sidhu. of Baba Farid University of Health then these people shall be re- ecutive Officer (ACEO), National of scheme on the ground and a there is a dire need to have an effec- stand with truth and said the onus However, Mali did not term it as and Sciences, as his advisers to seek sponsible for it. Health Authority (NHA), Gov- large number of populace has tive criminal justice system. He said lies on the legal fraternity to come a “resignation”. their “wise counsel” In a recent social media post, ernment of India, Dr. Praveen taken benefits from this scheme. that criminals have become smart up with various recommendations In a statement posted on his In his post, Mali said, “Anti- Mali had waded into the issue of Geedam Friday chaired a meet- The ACEO highlighted that and it is very imperative for the po- necessary to make changes in the Facebook page, Mali said, “I humbly Punjab and anti-Sikh forces, which revocation of Article 370 of the ing to review the progress and there is a scope of improvement lice to become smarter than the cul- criminal justice system. submit that I withdraw my consent cannot tolerate the Punjab model Constitution which gave special performance of Ayushman in every field and the database prits, and the judges have to be the In his welcome address, Dean given for tendering suggestions and politics of transparency and status to the erstwhile state of Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Aro- of the scheme will be updated smartest of them all. He called for SLS, Prof. Farooq Ahmad Mir talked to Navjot Singh Sidhu. In another accountability that has emerged Jammu and Kashmir. gya Yojana (ABPM-JAY) Scheme in coming months which will active participation of Judges, Law- about the importance of criminal Facebook post, he claimed that the in the backdrop of a peaceful and He had reportedly said if and National Digital Health Mis- make the process much smooth yers and senior police functionaries justice system and its complete question of his resignation does not long-drawn farmers’ agitation, Kashmir was a part of India, in such seminars and said the out- overhaul, making it free from im- arise as he never accepted the post. have a nefarious designs to derail then what was the need to have come benefits should reach to the perfection in investigation, includ- “Neither accepted any post, nor the dialogue process that has start- Articles 370 and 35A. He had personnel working in the field. ing the inordinate delay in dealing resigned from any post,” Mali said ed taking shape… to fight with tied also said, “Kashmir is a country Speaking on the occasion, guest with the cases and the need of ad- in a post in Punjabi. hands (against such forces) is un- of Kashmiri people.” of honor, Justice (Retd) Badar Durez dressing the lack of coordination Amid a power tussle in Punjab, acceptable to me and rejecting the Garg, another adviser of Sid- Ahmed, former Chief Justice of Jam- of police and prosecution which Chief Minister Amarinder Singh same I humbly submit that I with- hu, had reportedly questioned mu and Kashmir High Court, said serve as a two important pillars of had asked Sidhu on Sunday to draw my consent for giving sugges- the chief minister’s criticism of the criminal justice system needs criminal justice system. He also im- “rein in” his advisers after two of tions to Navjot Singh Sidhu.” Pakistan. The chief minister had an overhaul where action should pressed on the need of having the them made “atrocious” comments He said he had long been part of warned against such “atrocious be taken by both the State Execu- law not only just on paper, but ef- recently on sensitive issues like a struggle in favour of Punjab, for and ill-conceived comments that tive and Judiciary. He also spoke fectively enforced. Kashmir and Pakistan. the downtrodden, human rights, were potentially dangerous to the AICC general secretary Harish religious minorities, federalism peace and stability of the state and Rawat, who is in charge of Punjab and democratic values, and he the country”. Two Day State sion (NDHM) in the UT of Jam- and will help in effective imple- Work In Liaison With PRI Representatives mu and Kashmir. mentation of the scheme. Principal GMC, Srinagar, Dr. Dr. Praveen delved upon the Level Urdu Seminar Ends Samia Rashid; CEO, AB PM-JAY, officers for the micro manage- For Implementation Of Programs: LG’s Adv J&K, Doifode Sagar Dattatray; ment from the ground level in Observer News Service ferent components of the scheme. tives to implement the scheme ef- MD, NHM, Choudhary Yasin; Di- order to achieve the desired He remarked that all the good work ficiently in the villages. He asked rector Health Services, Kashmir, objectives of the scheme. He SRINAGAR: Advisor to Lieuten- would be duly recognized and re- them to take their assistance in Mushtaq Ahmad Rather and asked them to make the process ant Governor, Farooq Khan Friady warded by the government. He aadhar seeding of beneficiaries other senior officers of the de- of claims smooth with a mecha- complimented the field officers of asked them that it should be their and completion of other depart- partment attended the meeting nism of avoiding duplication the Integrated Child Development endeavor to provide all the services mental formalities. He asked them while as Principal GMC, Jammu, and effective checking of docu- Services (ICDS) Scheme for sur- as per the set specifications to the to establish Anganwadi Centres Director Health Services, Jam- ments uploaded for claiming passing the target of 55000 ben- target beneficiaries without any de- (AWCs) in the houses of deserving mu, Medical Superintendents of benefits under the scheme. eficiaries under Pradhan Mantri lay. He urged upon the officers to set families who have no connection Teritiary care Hospitals, Medi- The ACEO further asked the Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY) new benchmarks once they reach with any departmental officers. cal Superintendents of District officers to expand the Informa- for the year 2020-21 by more than the targets set by them. He enjoined The Advisor also asked them to Hospitals, CMOs of all the dis- tion, Education and Commu- 4000 cases. The Jammu based of- upon them that there is no limit for see whether each of the AWC work- tricts and other concerned offi- nication (IEC) activities across ficers participated in the meeting good work and each of them should ing in private houses have wash- cials participated in the meeting the length and breadth of J&K through video conferencing. aspire for reaching from one mile- rooms as per the required specifi- through video conferencing. involving all the stakeholders The Advisor enquired from the of- stone to next with a missionary zeal. cations. He stressed to ensure that Speaking during the meeting, like PRIs and other institutions ficers of the department about their The Advisor also advised the each of such private house makes it Dr. Praveen said that Jammu and so that more people get aware performance in implementing dif- officers to engage PRI representa- available to children forthwith. Kashmir has done exception- about this scheme. Union Home Secretary Reviews Implementation Of PMDP Projects In J&K

Jameel Ansari Bashir Ahmed Ghamgeen, Mu- Observer News Service path-breaking progress in com- areas and toilet facilities to fur- respectively. Similarly, works on Further, the Chief Secretary hammad Hussain Butt (Chair- pletion of various projects over ther improve the travel experi- Jammu semi-ring road and Jam- informed that a project for ho- Srinagar: Sheikh-ul-Alam Cal- man SACCO), Anhaar Imtiyaz SRINAGAR: The Union Home the last two years and asked to ence on the Highway. mu-Akhnoor-Poonch road are listic restoration and rehabilita- ligraphy and Cultural Organiza- and staff of the college. Secretary, Ajay Kumar Bhalla, keep the momentum going. The Chief Secretary informed underway and will be completed tion of Wular-Dal-Nageen lakes tion, Chadoora in collaboration On the second day, the func- Friday reviewed the sector-wise Regarding National High- that the Batote-Kishtwar-Sin- in March 2022, and March 2024, and river Jehlum as a part of an with National Council for the tion was presided over by implementation of projects un- way-44, Dr. Mehta informed than-Anantnag road is of im- respectively. integrated drainage system will Promotion of Urdu Language, Prof. Shad Ramzan with Prince der Prime Minister’s Develop- that the opening of Navyug Tun- mense importance to provide While reviewing the status of be submitted shortly. New Delhi organised two days Noorul Hameed SDM Chadoora ment Package in terms of the nel for public use alternate connec- construction of AIIMS Jammu, it Regarding construction of State Level Program on the topic as the chief guest. Also present physical and financial progress has provided relief tivity between Jam- was informed that works will be transit accommodations, it was “Urdu Zubaan-o-Adab Ki Taraki were Prof. Rifat Misgar, Princi- achieved till date. to travelers, and mu and Srinagar. completed by September, 2023. As mentioned that construction of Wa Tarveej Mein Fan-e-Khattati pal, Government Degree Col- Chief Secretary, J&K, Dr. Arun urged for time- He mentioned that regards AIIMS Kashmir, it was in- 2,744 1BHK accommodations in Ka Role” at Seminar Hall Govt lege, Chadoora and Huma Mir, Kumar Mehta along with Sec- bound completion a tunnel at Sing- formed that the revised layout plan the Kashmir valley have been Degree College Chadoora. Principal, Higher Secondary retaries of various departments of its technical pora-Vailoo will has been agreed upon and the con- approved, whereas 1400 addi- The first day of the semi- School, Chadoora. participated in the meeting. works including ensure round-the- struction activity will commence tional accommodations will be nar was presided over by re- More than half a dozen es- Extensive deliberations were installation of year alternate con- shortly. Further, the process of ac- taken up in next month. nowned writer-intellectual sayists presented their articles. held to review the progress of functional exhaust nectivity. quisition of additional 34 hectare In power sector, the progress Prof. Bashar Bashir while Prin- A question and answer session 53 key developmental projects and emergency On review of land has also commenced and it of various multipurpose hydro- cipal of Government Degree was also held at the end. worth Rs. 58,477 crore being ex- exit. of Chenani- is expected to be completed by the electric projects were reviewed College Chadoora Prof. Rifat The principal of Degree Col- ecuted by the central ministries The Chief Secre- Sudhmahadev- end of September, 2021. including Pakal Dul, Kiru, Kwar, Misgar, Principal of Higher Sec- lege Chadoora appreciated the and the UT Government across tary mentioned that Goha road, it was The Chief Secretary informed Shahpur Kandi, and Ujh; which ondary School Chadoora Huma organisers of the seminar and various sectors including road, the Ramban-Banihal segment is informed that geo-technical that the J&K Government is keen was found satisfactory. Ac- Mir, Prof. Zahoor Zargar and said that such programs need to power, healthcare, education, the most critical section on the studies are being conducted on commencing MBBS courses knowledging the potential of Calligraphy Officer of Cultural be held in future also. tourism, sports, Jal Shakti, irri- National Highway and therefore, for the tunnel and will be con- at AIIMS Kashmir which can small hydroelectric projects in Academy Abdul Salam Kousari, At the end, Muhammad Hus- gation & flood control, housing focused attention is required for cluded within next two months, be started by next academic meeting the local electricity were also present. Six scholors sain Bhat, Chairman Sheikh-ul- & urban development, and di- early execution of works related before the onset of winters. session through temporary ac- and irrigation demands in a de- presented their articles. Among Alam Calligraphy and Cultural saster management, relief, reha- to tunnels and re-alignment of Regarding Srinagar-Baramulla- commodation. It was decided centralized manner, Dr. Mehta others present on the occasion Organization Chadoora thanked bilitation & reconstruction. damage-prone stretches, to en- Uri road, and Srinagar-Sonamarg- that a team of Health Ministry, insisted on their dedicated de- were Ghulam Mohi-ud-Din the guests and said, “We will The Union Home Secretary sure its completion by the stipu- Gumri road, it was informed that Government of India will visit velopment through suitable in- Aajez, Shabir Hussain Shabir, take every step to hold such appreciated the efforts of the lated date. He also requested the projects will be completed in Kashmir to work out feasibility tervention from the Ministry of Ghulam Mohi-ud-Din Shaheen, programs in the future as well.” J&K Government in achieving development of vehicle holding December 2021 and July 2022, in this regard. New and Renewable Energy. Saturday| 28-08-2021 6 KASHMIR Present but Pernicious?

Printed & Published by Sajjad Haider on behalf of the Social Media Journalism is the truth of our times and has a great potential Kashmir Observer LLP Published from: # 5- Boulevard, Srinagar-190001 for good. We must streamline this potential rather than demonise it Ummar Jamal Printed at: KT Press Pvt. Ltd, Rangreth Ind Area, Srinagar. of journalism. RNI Registration No: 69503/98 Journalism has undergone a n Saturday soon after po- drastic change in the past two de- Postal Registration No-L/159/KO/SK/2014-16 lice arrested Ashiq Mir, cades. Traditionally, it was print, one of the associates of TV and radio broadcasts that ruled Editor-in-Chief : Sajjad Haider OShahid Imran, running the roost. But with the advent of the Legal Counsel: Tasaduq Khwaja a social media page –Kashmir internet and social media, journal- Crown—in connection with a case ism has evolved. This democratisa- Switchboard: (0194) 2106304 of exhortation under section 383 of tion of media isn’t essentially wrong IPC, social media journalism be- but needs to be streamlined. Citizen Editorial: (0194) 2502327 came recent talk of the street. Social journalism has also garnered some Email editorial: [email protected] media journalism was targeted for level of credibility and many do rely inauthenticity and unreliability. on social media posts as reliable Journalists associated with print sources for news. and television media voiced that Everything has its pros and social media journalism had de- cons. The same goes for mobile jour- graded the prestige of journalism. nalism as well. It is fast and respon- #K-TWITTER They exclaimed that now-a-days sive. It has the potential to grow the every Tom, Dick and Harry buys a audience faster and is more acces- mic and puts on an identity card and sible. This opening up of news to the masquerades as a journalist. In fact, world in an interactive way can be The only lesson from yesterday’s bombings at Kabul airport is that no the mushroom growth of unlicensed used productively. war brings lasting peace, only lasting death. American wars in Vietnam, news portals has earned journalism For instance, some local issues Afghanistan or Iraq have brought nothing but just death, suffering and in Kashmir, a bad name. which people would find hard to more war. A PIL was filed in J&K High amplify through conventional me- Khawar Khan Achakzai court against the mushroom growth dia are easily being brought into the of news portals especially on Face- public’s attention through new ways How does an elitist woman driving the car at her marriage change book. The PIL affirmed that there of new media. With the advent of anything? How does it improve women's lives and is this what liberal was a rapid increase in the news social media journalism, aforemen- #Feminism sees as emancipatory and liberating? portals on social media platforms, tioned issues are now highlighted Z @Eszeday responsible for circulation of fake and put forward to concerned au- news and other unethical and un- thorities in an apt manner. Thus, so- Two guys from Shareefabad held a flag reading “Oppressed Kashmir” in professional acts. Journalism has undergone a cial media journalism has helped in 10th Moharram procession in Budgam. Police responds by booking them The J&K High Court accepted making people’s grievances more re- under oppressive UAPA to prove that they are not oppressed. the PIL and the division bench com- drastic change in the past two decades. dressable and the authorities more This model of policing should be adopted by every democracy in the prising Chief Justice Pankaj Mithal Traditionally, it was print, TV and radio broadcasts accountable. world. and Justice Sanjay Dhar directed We cannot paint all news portals the government to file a response that ruled the roost. But with the advent of the with the same brush. Few among Ruhullah Mehdi specifically pointing out provisions them are carrying out work up to of law under which such news por- internet and social media, journalism has evolved. scratch. Their existence is both ben- tals, if at all, are required to be regis- This democratisation of media isn’t essentially eficial as well as inevitable. We must tered or licensed. have a balanced attitude about social There is indeed an urgent need wrong but needs to be streamlined media journalism. We can’t close our for regulating news portals on social eyes to the advantages of it. Rather I Took My Hijab media platforms. License and regis- than complaining about the draw- tration should be made compulsory. 10,000 lifetime views to be eligible der to regulate news portals. News backs of social media journalism, The owner and reporters associated for monetization. In 2018, YouTube portals should be given provisional we should try to focus on eradicating with such news portals should be tightened the rules and made it man- licenses for six months and perma- the shortcomings associated with it. Off Today required to have some basic quali- datory for a creator to meet some nent licenses should be issued sub- We have to get rid of the ailment and fications as well as competence in basic requirements in order to mon- ject to the fulfilment of the essential not the one who is ailing. But as I walked back, I said the field of journalism. Journalists etize videos. The requirements in- criteria of crossing required num- involved in unprofessional and un- cluded that the creators must have ber of followers and watch time for Views expressed in the article are the to Allah: I do this for You ethical practices should be dealt tallied 4,000 hours of overall watch the specified time of six months. author’s own and do not necessarily with strictly through provisions un- time on their channel within the But at the same time we must represent the editorial stance der law. past 12 months and have at least understand change is inexorable. of Kashmir Observer Asmaa Hussein One more climacteric measure 1,000 subscribers. This requirement John F. Kennedy has said, “ change The author is law student at as the one YouTube took can be was put in place to improve the qual- is the law of life. And those who look University of Kashmir and tweets at n my last early morning in Prince Edward Island, I considered in this regard. Earlier, ity of content on YouTube. Similar only to the past or present are cer- @ummarijamal visited a beach that was completely empty. I looked YouTube required channels to have measures need to be taken in or- tain to miss the future”. Same is true in every direction and there was not a person in sight. O No people around meant I could take my hijab off. So I did. The Atlantic Ocean breeze blew through my hair. I didn’t know I would, but I cried big, hot tears. Because it felt wonderful. I was spending time with the ocean and some families and cronies. Even birds, none of whom looked at me or cared that I was there. before America invaded, Af- And I wondered, “Is this how it feels to not wear hijab?” ghanistan was partly run by I walked, and walked, with my orange hijab balled up in patronage networks headed my fist. I looked into the vast body of water, and at the sky, and by regional warlords. at my feet, and everything in between. I thanked God for bring- Yet instead of disman- ing me here, to a place I have wanted to visit since I was a child. tling these networks, Amer- And then it was time to go. I looked at my hijab and then in ica strengthened them by the direction of the parking lot. From far away I could see tiny paying warlords to keep the figures and I knew a few people were starting to arrive. peace, according to reports I could’ve walked to my car without my hijab. No one here by the Special Inspector Gen- knows me. I could’ve pretended I was someone else for a mo- eral for Afghanistan Recon- ment. I could’ve felt the breeze for a bit longer. struction (SIGAR), an Amer- But I didn’t. I said goodbye to the sticky salt wind, and I put ican oversight authority. my hijab on. My hijab blew in the wind, but it didn’t feel the Afghans soon grew furious at same. Then I walked back to my car, re-entering the world as government corruption and a Muslim woman. more welcoming towards the ... A woman who is looked at, judged, and always held to a Taliban. higher level of scrutiny. A woman who just wants to live her Why did America refuse life, but is seen as a flag bearer for this faith. A woman who to treat it as a grave issue is imperfect, but has to hold up an image of perfection so as when it invaded Afghanistan to honour others like her. And it’s so, so tiring. No man can decades later? understand this heaviness. One answer is that this But as I walked back, I said to Allah: I do this for You and would require a shift in per- no one else. And though it’s hard, I will hold onto it. Tightly. spective. Over the past two Fiercely. With vigour and patience. decades many scholars have There is no other path I would choose, because He chose come to see corruption as a this for me. And I love and obey Him. form of governance in itself. In Jannah, I’ll feel this breeze in my hair again. Cool and It resembles the pre-modern gentle and kind, carrying a scent that is better than that of a states that Francis Fuku- thousand oceans. yama, a political scientist, I will wait for that day. I think I can be patient for a while calls “personalistic” govern- longer. Why America Keeps Building ments, where power is based on ties of family or friend- The piece was originally a viral post shared by the author ship rather than impersonal on her instagram profile ruqayas.bookshelf institutions. Such states are Corrupt Client States mainly concerned with pla- cating armed commanders by giving them a share of the NCE AMERICA was a Potemkin village con- Corruption is usually economic spoils. announced that it structed to please its Ameri- defined as the abuse of pub- Another problem is that would not save its can sponsors. When they left, lic office for private gain. American interventions Oclient state, things it fell. A woman Its simplest form is bribery, were led by the armed forces, unravelled quickly. As the So it went in South looked which is ubiquitous in Af- which are biased towards op- enemy seized province after Vietnam in 1975, and again who is ghanistan. As the Taliban timistic reporting and short- province, government sol- last week in Afghanistan. at, judged, and always advanced in recent weeks, term thinking. Military offi- diers shed their uniforms The similarities between held to a higher level of the pay-off needed to get a cers “are hugely focused on and ran. On paper the army the two collapses are strik- scrutiny. A woman who passport rose to thousands of actively doing things within had hundreds of thousands ing. They go beyond intelli- just wants to live her dollars. the duration of their nine- of well-equipped fighters. gence failures, mendacious But petty bribery is the month rotation, which is not In reality its few loyal com- speeches and abandoned al- life, but is seen as a least threatening type of cor- well suited to solving corrup- manders had to buy ammu- lies. Ultimately, both states flag bearer for this ruption. More troublingly, tion”, says Mark Pyman of nition from crooked supply fell because they had been faith. A woman who is getting government approval CurbingCorruption, a watch- officers and pay in cash for hollowed out by corruption, imperfect, but has to for big investments requires dog. Mr Pyman, who led the artillery support. The spe- an ancient disease of gover- hold up an image of giving ministers or warlords Transparency International cial forces fought well, but nance to which America’s a piece of the action. Worse study, says officers early in regular troops were often nation-building projects are perfection so as to yet, a government job with the occupation boasted of commanded by politicians’ prone. (Think also of Iraq, honour others like her. access to bribes is itself a having pacified their districts incompetent relatives. Sol- Kosovo, Bosnia and Haiti.) And it’s so, so tiring. No valuable commodity. by paying off warlords. Aid diers went unpaid as officials Political scholars once con- man can understand Such corruption creates agencies, meanwhile, have a pilfered military budgets. sidered corruption a minor this heaviness patronage networks that dubious habit of judging suc- Citizens stayed loyal to their issue, but many now see it as threaten the state’s integrity. cess based on how much mon- families and clans, not to a crucial to understanding not Officials’ main goal is not ey they raise and whether corrupt government that was just why America’s proxies carrying out their agency’s they have spent it all. as likely to shake them down fail, but how states work in mission, but extorting rev- as to help them. The state general. enue to distribute to their Saturday| 28-08-2021 7 The Psychology Behind Health Anxiety

Wasim Kakroo

ost medical professionals including general physicians, gastroenterolo- gists, cardiologists etc. have encoun- Hypochondriasis Mtered patients who have physical problems for which an organic cause cannot be established, or for whom no amount of reassur- can be thought of as ance is enough to alleviate their extreme concern an extreme form of about the possibility of having catastrophic ill- nesses like cancer. Such people may call or see excessive and persistent the doctor frequently, seeking reassurance over seemingly small (even undetectable) signs and anxiety focused on a symptoms, or to request further medical testing. In the short term, such questioning may cause perceived threat to one's interpersonal and practical management issues; however, in the long run, these symptoms lead to health. In other words, the wastage of medical resources, increase costs, and, paradoxically, expose otherwise medically the major symptom of healthy individuals to risks associated with med- hypochondriasis is the ical or surgical procedures. As a result, extreme health anxiety (HA; also known as hypochondri- misinterpretation of asis) is a public health and financial concern in many areas of medical practice. apparently harmless The focus of this article is on a recurrent con- tradiction found among patients with this disor- physiological feelings and der: why do patients' strong fears of disease con- tinue for a longtime if they do not have any major symptoms as indicative illness? Why, do such people fail to respond cor- rectly to reassurances from their physicians or of a major health concern other reliable sources? I will try to answer these questions by ex- plaining the physiologic, cognitive, and behav- ioral mechanisms that contribute to the develop- ment and persistence of HA as it is also necessary lated experiences, are likely to be the source of major muscle groups (to prepare for action) and misinterpretation of typical bodily changes and to be aware of these processes in order to provide such misinterpretations. For example, associat- decreased blood flow to the skin, fingers, and toes perturbations as “new” signs of being seriously appropriate therapy. ing "pain" with "damage" or seeing a loved one's (to guard against blood loss). As a result, when ill. some incident with heart disease might lead to you're anxious, your skin may seem pale or feel Along with body vigilance, people with se- People with severe HA indigestion being misinterpreted as an indica- chilly, and your fingers and toes may go numb vere HA have an intolerance for uncertainty—in- tion of heart failure. Faulty general health be- or tingly. deed, anything short than total certainty when it have persistent liefs can stem from a range of sources, including Hyperventilation is another sign induced by comes to personal health is exceedingly anxiety media reports or negative personal experiences autonomic arousal, which increases the supply inducing for such people. While most individuals health concerns despite with illness. If such assumptions about illnesses of oxygen to the muscles. Breathlessness, suffo- accept a certain level of uncertainty in everyday are extremely rigid or severe, HA is likely to re- cation or choking feelings, and even discomfort life (including issues relating to their health), what appears to be sult. Individuals with HA, for example, may have or tightness in the chest are the consequences of those with HA interpret any doubts about their compelling confirmation extremely limited conceptions of good health, increased breathing speed and depth. With sus- health as highly unpleasant. Health-conscious believing that good health entails no physical tained hyperventilation, the ratio of oxygen to people seek reassurance by asking doctors for that their anxieties are sensations at all. For example, whereas most in- carbon dioxide in the brain is somewhat offset if more evaluation, describing symptoms to others, dividuals would seek medical advice if they expe- no real activity happens. While entirely safe, this going through medical references, or evaluating baseless rienced unexplained neck discomfort for several may cause temporary lightheadedness, blurred one's own physiological signs or symptoms (e.g., days, someone who is predisposed to HA may vision, disorientation, sense of unreality, or hot taking one's own blood pressure, checking for mistakenly believe that any neck pain is an indi- flashes for a short time. Profuse sweating, dry lumps in any part of their body, such as breasts According to the Diagnostic and Statistical cation of serious illness. Whereas the former be- mouth, pupillary dilatation (resulting in blurred etc.) in order to eliminate any possible source of Manual of Mental Disorders, health anxiety or lief leads to proper use of medical resources, the vision), and a reduction in digestive function threat to their health and thus trying to be cer- hypochondriasis is defined as a preoccupation latter leads to illogical and irrational behavior, (frequently causing nausea or constipation) are tain about their health; however the more they with the (inaccurate) belief that one has a serious such as obsessing over and constantly analysing some of the other side effects. Finally, muscle try to eliminate every source of uncertainty, the illness or is in danger of acquiring a serious ill- one's own symptoms, and strong impulses to seek strain, a part of being anxious, can cause bodily more uncertain they become about their health. ness. The belief of being ill is usually functionally medical consultation. pains, tremors, and shaking, as well as an overall debilitating and continues even after proper as- Other such faulty assumptions that may con- feeling of exhaustion. Behavioral factors: sessment and confirmation of absence of any sort tribute to incorrect interpretations (and hence Taking action to reduce the risk of harm is a of illness. The obsession with some sort of illness to HA) include attitudes about health-care be- What is the relation between these physiological effects of natural (and adaptive) response for someone who might be symptom-driven, with a focus on physi- haviours, such as “When you experience some- autonomic arousal and Health Anxiety (HA)? feels threatened. This type of "safety-seeking" be- ological processes (e.g., heartbeat, peristalsis), thing unusual in your body, you should not waste Although insignificant, the emergence of haviour also leads to a reduction in fear. If the small physical anomalies (e.g., a sore), or vague time going to the doctor since it can otherwise be such symptoms may be misinterpreted by the threat is misperceived, however, the individual's and ambiguous physical feelings (e.g., "weary too late.” Beliefs about one's perceived personal HA patient as suggesting a serious condition safety-seeking response prevents them from heart," "aching veins"). The signs and symptoms weaknesses or vulnerability to a certain sickness that results in emergence of more threatening noticing that their fear is unfounded. The most are attributed to the suspected disease, and the may work in a similar way. Examples include, symptoms as one becomes anxious or stressed overt safety behaviour in HA is reassurance- individual is worried about their meaning, valid- “Cancer runs in my family,” “my father died about one's health. This causes further increase seeking, which is considered a core feature of ity, and origin. Alternatively, there might be an when I was young,” or “I have a weak heart”. in anxiety, which exacerbates the "inexplicable" hypochondriasis. Because of the rapid reduction obsession with a specific organ or illness (e.g., Critical occurrences, such as a loved one's diag- symptoms of autonomic arousal, resulting in se- in doubt/distress, reassurance, whether derived fear of having cancer). nosis or a well publicised health concern, might vere HA and a desire to seek medical help for a from a doctor or another source, becomes habit- activate such beliefs in vulnerable people. suspected medical condition. ual. As a result, the person will learn to rely on Psychodynamic understanding of health anxiety: With relation to underlying erroneous such confirmation to alleviate HA; for example, People over a period of many centuries have health-related attitudes and assumptions, severe Cognitive factors: “hearing Dr. X tell me that I don't have a brain tried to make sense of this condition. A number HA develops when insignificant physical signs The way people think about health-related tumour is the only way I can stop worrying.” of psychodynamic explanations for hypochon- and symptoms are misunderstood as suggest- information they receive also contributes to the Some safety behaviours can cause an in- driasis have been offered, including the idea that ing serious illness. The presence of a perceived development of HA. Unexplained physical sensa- crease in the very symptoms that one considers patients need doctors' reassurance to satisfy un- health concern may thus prompt an individual to tions, for example, naturally prompt a search for dangerous. Body-checking, for example, is a com- fulfilled attention demands. Such hypotheses, on visit a medical professional and get themselves proof to corroborate or disprove one's worst con- mon symptom of HA: patients who are concerned the other hand, are not based on scientific study checked. cerns. Because the cost of making a false negative about specific symptoms (e.g., a raised patch of and are not backed up by actual evidence. In the decision (assuming good health when an illness skin) may do repeated examinations of affected medical and psychiatric fields, the concept that What leads to persistence of health anxiety despite reas- exists) is higher than the cost of making a false areas requiring manipulation of a specific body hypochondriacal behavior is driven by "second- surances? positive decision (assuming sickness when one is part. Such behaviour, on the other hand, may re- ary gain" is frequently discussed. While intui- It's normal to be concerned about bodily well), people with HA prefer to be cautious than to sult in a rise in bodily symptoms, which are then tively attractive and clear, this viewpoint indi- symptoms now and again, and most of the time, ignore something that might be dangerous. This, mistaken as a sign of sickness. cates that the patient's behaviour is intentional this is alleviated once you realize there's noth- however, leads to a biased focus on evidence that Another type of safety seeking behaviour is or due to a "personality problem." Furthermore, ing severely wrong with the functioning of your might prove (rather than disprove) the presence avoiding fear cues. E.g., a guy stopped exercising it ignores the importance of a more thorough body. People with severe HA, on the other hand, of illness (thus, headache Equals brain tumour, because he believed it would overstrain his lungs examination of specific symptoms, which is an have persistent health concerns despite what ap- heart palpitations equal heart attack). Further- and may lead to lung cancer. Covert avoidance essential element of properly treating hypochon- pears to be compelling confirmation that their more, data that suggests good health (e.g., symp- is also seen, like in the example of a teacher who driasis. anxieties are baseless. It's as though something toms that are similar to previous headaches and wore cotton in her ear all the time because she is interfering with the reassuring effects for respond to usual medicines taken for headache) was afraid that "the crying youngsters might lead Hypochondriasis as a form of anxiety: to increasing deafness." When feared bad out- Anxiety and fear have an adaptive function comes do not occur, avoidance limits self-correc- in the presence of threat; they protect animals Beliefs about one's perceived personal weaknesses or tion of erroneous beliefs, which would otherwise from damage by activating the sympathetic ner- vulnerability to a certain sickness may work in a similar way. occur naturally. vous system—often referred to as the "fight or In the scenario above, the teacher incorrectly flight" response. It's crucial to realize that the Examples include, “Cancer runs in my family,” “my father died when I was ascribed her ability to never lose her hearing to anxiety response is triggered in the face of a per- young,” or “I have a weak heart”. Critical occurrences, such as a loved her habit of wearing cotton whenever she was ceived threat, irrespective of whether or not the one's diagnosis or a well publicised health concern, might activate such around loud children. As a result, even slight threat is real. Furthermore, the frequency, sever- avoidance of this insignificant noise kept the ity, and length of anxiety is related to importance beliefs in vulnerable people teacher from realizing that typical exposure to and imminence of the perceived threat. As a re- loud youngsters would not result in hearing loss. sult, issues that are thought to be critical to one's This reinforced her erroneous belief and unrea- well-being elicit significant levels of anxiety. It these people. I will try to explain why it happens is frequently overlooked. This type of selective sonable dread of hearing loss from screaming should come as no surprise that health-related by describing the physiologic, cognitive, and be- attention can also affect the impact of doctor’s youngsters. anxiety is a common phenomenon among the havioural variables that prevent patients with reassurance; evidence that supports a diagnosis In conclusion, HA has a scientific physiologi- population, given the fact that perceived risks HA from recognizing that they don't have to be enhances the dread of being sick, while disconfir- cal, cognitive as well as behavioral underpin- to one's physical well-being are likely to be con- so concerned about the physical indications and matory information is dismissed as insufficient nings which if understood by a patient may lead sidered very important by any individual. Thus, symptoms they're afraid of. or irrelevant. This selective attentional bias ex- to change of approach towards this type of anxi- hypochondriasis can be thought of as an extreme plains why, even after medical tests reveal that ety. Otherwise health anxiety can be paralyzing form of excessive and persistent anxiety focused Physiological (biological) Factors: there is no sickness present, people still continue on one’s everyday functioning in life. on a perceived threat to one's health. In other As previously stated, anxious arousal (in- to seek second opinions. In the next article I will discuss the treatment words, the major symptom of hypochondriasis creased heart rate, sweating, hyperventilation, Body vigilance—the inclination to pay great part of this type of anxiety from a psychological is the misinterpretation of apparently harmless vasoconstriction, and other symptoms) aids in attention to and monitor even minor physiologi- point of view. Stay tuned! physiological feelings and symptoms as indica- the organism's defense against danger and readi- cal sensations based on concerns about such feel- tive of a major health concern. ness to respond quickly (i.e., fight back or flee). ings—is another cognitive element implicated The author is a licensed clinical psychologist Why do some people view health-related in- Although most individuals understand that el- in the maintenance of HA. Indeed, expecting (Pass out from Government Medical College formation as dangerous when there is no need to evated heart rate is a sign of autonomic arousal, one's body to produce dangerous indications and Srinagar) and works as a child and adolescent be concerned? other cardiovascular effects are less well under- symptoms would inevitably increase sensitivity mental health therapist at Child Guidance and Basic (though incorrect) beliefs about health stood. Less understood consequences of being in to notice any such phenomenon quickly. How- Wellbeing Centre-IMHANS Kashmir and can be and sickness, as well as memorable health-re- such situations include increased blood flow to ever, excessive body vigilance may result in the reached at [email protected] ADVT Saturday| 28-08-2021 8

Study reveals how genes influence leaf architecture (GOVERNMENT OF INDIA) (UNION TERRITORY OF JAMMU & KASHMIR) Press Trust Of India pound leaves start out as rod-like two gene families; this caused the to convert compound leaves to sim- structures budding out from the mer- simple leaves to become super-com- ple leaves by manipulating the ex- OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER esearchers at the Indian In- istem, the tip of the stem where stem pound leaves that gave rise to leaflets pression of certain genes, our report stitute of Science (IISc) have cells are present. How these rod-like indefinitely. is the first one to go the other way shed light on how 'simple' structures, referred to as primor- However, when the authors in- around, Utpal Nath, Associate Pro- CITY ROADS (SMC) DIVISION SRINAGAR. Rleaves one of the two basic dia, give rise to simple or compound dependently suppressed either of the fessor at MCB and senior author of forms of leaves develop in a plant. leaves has been a subject of much in- two gene families, the leaves did not the paper, said. SHORT TERM NOTICE INVITING TENDERS. The team included researchers vestigation in the past years. turn into compound leaves, suggest- The researchers also found that from the Department of Microbiol- In this study, the authors identi- ing that the genes work in concert. the leaves of the plants in which the NIT No: - E-NIT/21/CRD/SMC/SGR/2021-22 DATED: 25-08-2021. ogy and Cell Biology (MCB) and their fied two gene families that regulate In addition, these mutant leaves two gene families were suppressed, collaborators from Shodhaka Life the development of simple leaves continued to stay young and grow in contrast to normal Arabidopsis For and on behalf of the Lieutenant Governor of Union Territory of J&K, e-tenders (in Single cover System) are in- Sciences, Bengaluru. through the proteins they code for, in for as long as they had the necessary leaves, displayed RNA signatures of vited on Percentage basis from approved and eligible Contractors registered with Union Territory of J&K, CPWD, Their recent study was pub- a plant called Arabidopsis thaliana a growing conditions, according to the young immature leaves and actively Railways and other State/Central Governments for below mentioned work:- lished in "Nature Plants". popular model organism in plant bi- statement. dividing cells even beyond their S. Name of Work Advt. Cost Cost of Time Class of Major Time Plants have either simple or ology, Bengaluru-based IISc said in a While Arabidopsis leaves typi- typical maturation period. RNA is a No (Rs. In T/Doc. of Contractor Head of &Date Lacs) (In Rs.) com- Account of Open- compound leaves, it was noted. A statement on Monday. cally mature in around 30 days and chemical messenger which carries ple- ing of mango tree, for instance, is said to These gene families CIN-TCP wither by 60 days, the leaves of these instructions from the genes required tion Bid possess simple leaves because they and KNOX-II encode proteins called mutant plants with suppressed CIN- to synthesise proteins. 1 2 3 467 8 9 have a single, intact leaf blade. transcription factors that suppress TCP and KNOX-II gene families Besides providing insights into 1 Part A Improvement Upgradation of road surface at Ex- 27.91 1100/- 10 HMPO/ 5054 02-09- change road to Old Fire Station Lal Chowk by way of pro- Days AAY CLASS (Construc- 2021 On the other hand, a gulmohar the formation of new leaflets at the grew for as long as the researchers plant development, in the long run, viding and laying of WBM Grade 3rd in stretches 25mm Refer condition tion of tree has compound leaves where the margin, thereby giving rise to simple followed them (175 days) and could the findings could initiate and nur- thick compacted semidense with premixed seal coat “18 r” Roads) leaf blade is dissected into multiple leaves. potentially go on for months or years ture innovations in the food indus- Part B Improvement Upgradation of road surface at leaflets. The researchers simultaneously given the necessary conditions. try, the statement said. Tribunal Court at Exchange road by way of Providing However, both simple and com- suppressed multiple members of the While scientists have been able and laying of 25mm thick compacted semidense with premixed seal coat Machine mix laid mechanically 2 Part A Improvement Upgradation of internal roads of Al 37.48 1100/- 10 HMPO/ 5054 02-09- Farooq Bilal Colony and other links by way of Providing Days AAY CLASS (Construc- 2021 and laying of 75mm thick compacted wet mix 50mm Refer condition tion of thick compacted bituminous macadam 25mm thick “18 r” Roads) J&K TOURISM compacted semidense with premixed seal coat Part B Improvement Upgradation of link road at Bilal Government of Jammu & Kashmir Colony Qammerwari opposite PC Depo including other links by way of Providing and laying of 75mm thick compacted wet mix 50mm thick compacted bituminous macadam 25mm thick compacted semidense with Directorate Of Tourism, Kashmir premixed seal coat Machine mix laid mechanically 3 Part A Improvement Upgradation of link road taking 20.66 800/- 10 HMPO/ 5054 02-09- e-mail: [email protected] off from Gupkar road to Mir Book shop including link Days AAY CLASS (Construc- 2021 near Shamas Petrol Pump Sonwar by way of providing Refer condition tion of and laying of 75mm thick compacted wet mix 50mm “18 r” Roads) Subject: -Retirement and Inclusion of one partner in the Registration Certificate of “M/s Kashmir Dream Designer Tour & Trav- thick compacted bituminous macadam 25mm thick compacted semidense with premixed seal coat els” situated at Naqashpora, Barbarshah, Srinagar. Part B Improvement Upgradation of Dalgate Bazar from Sultana Bakers upto junction by way of providing and lay- Public Notice ing 50mm thick compacted bituminous macadam 25mm Whereas, Mr. Bashir Ahmad Kawa & Mr. Ashiq Hussain Badyari partners of the Travel unit namely “M/s Kashmir Dream Designer Tour & Travels” situated thick compacted semidense with premixed seal coat Machine mix laid mechanically at Naqashpora, 4 Part A Improvement Upgradation of road from Rajouri 28.44 1100/- 10 HMPO/ 5054 02-09- Barbarshah, Srinagar has approached this office for retirement of one partner namely Mr. Ashiq Hussain Badyari and inclusion of one partner Kadal upto Gani Mohalla via Gagar Guroo including Days AAY CLASS (Construc- 2021 namely Mr. Mehraj E Din in the Registration certificate of the said Travel unit under Tourist Trade Act 1978/82/2011-12. Gojwara Chowk to Khar Mohalla Jamia Masjid Srinagar Refer condition tion of by way of providing and laying of 50mm thick compacted “18 r” Roads) Whereas, the applicants along with their application has submitted all requisite documents of new partner and Deed of Reconstituted of bituminous macadam 25mm thick compacted semidense Partnership (Sub-registrar) by virtue of which Mr. Ashiq Hussain Badyari is retiring from the said agency & Mr. Mehraj E Din is included as 2nd partner in with premixed seal coat Part B Improvement Upgradation of Ganie Doori Masjid the Registration certificate of above mentioned Travel Agency. road and Mughal Imam Bargah road at Alamgari Bazar Now therefore, in exercise of powers conferred on me under Registration of Tourist Trade Act 1978/82/2011/12, before the request of the ap- by way of providing and laying of 50mm thick compacted plicants is considered for retirement & inclusion of partner in the Registration certificate, the matter is hereby notified for information of general Public/ bituminous macadam 25mm thick compacted semidense with premixed seal coat Machine mix laid mechanically Financial Institutions/Bank/Organization, etc for objection if any. The same should reach this office within a period of 7 days from the publication of this 5 Part A Improvement Upgradation of road surface at Seki- 38.12 1100/- 10 HMPO/ 5054 02-09- notice in the local newspaper. No objections beyond period of 7 days will be entertained and request of the applicant will be considered as per rules. dafar Chowk to Masjid Madeena by way of providing and Days AAY CLASS (Construc- 2021 laying of WBM Grade 3rd in patches and stretches 25mm Refer condition tion of No: Reg/ 1748/307/DTK thick compacted semidense with premixed seal coat “18 r” Roads) Part B Improvement Upgradation of road surface at Dated: 26-08-2021 Deputy Director Tourism Darasgah inner and outer lanes Shungipora by way of ( Registration Kashmir Providing and laying of 75mm thick compacted wet mix 50mm thick compacted bituminous macadam 25mm DIPK-7397/21 thick compacted semidense with premixed seal coat PartC Improvement Upgradation of road surface at Sofi Kawdara to Masjid E Ahli Hadees Bulbul Lanker by way of providing and laying of WBM Grade 3rd 25mm thick The J&K Board Of Professional compacted semidense with premixed seal coat Machine mix laid mechanically 6 Improvement Upgradation of road from Dangarpora 33.55 1100/- 10 HMPO/ 5054 02-09- Entrance Examinations (BOPEE) to Green Valley School and Shadaab Higher Secondary Days AAY CLASS (Construc- 2021 School Al Huda Colony link road by way of providing Refer condition tion of Tele/Fax: 0194-2433590, 2437647 (Srinagar): 0191-2479371, 2470102 (Jammu) and laying of 75mm thick compacted wet mix 50mm “18 r” Roads) Website: www.jkbopee.gov.in E-mail: [email protected]/[email protected] thick compacted bituminous macadam 25mm thick compacted semidense with premixed seal coat Machine mix laid mechanically 7 Improvement Upgradation of Bilal Colony and adjacent 24.23 800/- 10 HMPO/ 5054 02-09- area Soura including Firdous Colony lane 3 Buchpora Jen- Days AAY CLASS (Construc- 2021 ab Sahib Shrine road via Ganai Mohalla and allied links Refer condition tion of by way of providing and laying of 75mm thick compacted “18 r” Roads) wet mix 50mm thick compacted bituminous macadam 25mm thick compacted semidense with premixed seal coat premixed seal coat Machine mix laid mechanically 8 Improvement Upgradation of Khalsa School lane includ- 16.46 800/- 10 HMPO/ 5054 02-09- ing lane near Sharma tyres Magarmal bagh Srinagar by Days AAY CLASS (Construc- 2021 way of providing and laying of 75mm thick compacted Refer condition tion of wet mix 50mm thick compacted bituminous macadam “18 r” Roads) 25mm thick compacted semidense with premixed seal coat Machine mix laid mechanically

Position of AAA: Accorded. Authorization Issued By : Director Finance PWD (R&B) Dept. Civil Secretariat Srinagar. vide No: PWD/Plg/79/2021-05 Dept. PWD (R&B) Dt: 29-07-2021. Position of TS: Accorded 1. The Bidding documents consisting of qualifying information, eligibility criteria, specification, Draw- ings, bill of quantities, (B.O.Q) , Set of terms and conditions of contract and other details can be seen / down- loaded from the departmental websitewww.jktenders.gov.in as per the schedule of dates given below: 1. Date of Issue of Tender Notice 25-08-2021. 2. Period of downloading of bidding FROM 26-08-2021 10:00 A.M TO 01-09-2021 documents 3. Bid submission Start Date 26-08-2021 FROM 10:00 A.M 4. Bid Submission End Date 01-09-2021 UPTO 4:00 P.M 5. Date & time of opening of Bids (Online) 02-09-2021 at 11:00 A.M in the Office of the Executive Engineer City Roads (SMC) Division Srinagar. 2. Bids must be accompanied with cost of tender document in shape of introducing Treasury Challan in favour of Executive Engineer City Roads (SMC) Division Srinagar (tender receiving authority).by simply upload- ing a copy of necessary Treasury Challan Receipt and bid security Declaration as per format attached. 3. The date and time of opening of Bids shall be notified on Web Site www.jktenders.gov.in and con- veyed to the bidders automatically through an e-mail message on their e-mail address. The Financial bids of Re- sponsive bidders shall be opened online on same Web Site in the office of Executive Engineer City Roads (SMC) Division Srinagar,. (Tender receiving authority). 4. The bids for the work shall remain Valid for a period of 120 days from the date of opening of bids. 5. As per the circular issued by the Govt. of Union Territory of J&K Finance Department vide No.A/ Misc(2018)-III-895/J dated 22.12.2020. (a)All the bidders have to submit bid security declaration instead of bid security deposit (Earnest money) on court stamp paper (100 rupees) which shall be duly signed by the bidder with full residential address, Card regis- tration details & active Phone / Cell Nos. Form of bid security declaration attached as Annexure-A. (b)The lowest bidder (L1) also called the successful Bidder has to produce a performance security amount equal to 3% (Three percent) of the contract value in the shape of CDR / FDR immediately after the opening of finan- cial bids, but prior to fixation of contract. The same shall be released after successful completion of the Defect Liability Period (DLP). (c)In case of abnormally low bids, the tender inviting Authority reserves the right to ask from the bidder for additional performance security with the approval of the next higher Authority which shall be binding upon the bidder in such case. 6. If any bidder / tenderer withdraws/ modified his bid during the period of validity etc, the Depart- ment is at liberty to suspend the bidder for one year or as shall be deemed suitable by the tender inviting Author- ity. Same shall hold good if the bidder fails to produce performance security within the specified time. 7. The successful bidder (L1) shall have to furnish hard copy of the uploaded documents viz Registra- tion card duly renewed, Valid GST Registration, PAN Card, GSTR-3B etc. along with Treasury Challan Receipt & Bid security declaration form (Annexure-A) on court stamp paper (Rupees 100) in original. (i)The longitudinal profile of the finished surface shall be tested with a straight edge and the Transverse profile with a camber template. Any irregularity greater than 6mm shall be rectified. (j)The defects noticed in the work during execution or maintenance period shall be corrected by the Contractor within the length of time specified by the Engineer. If the contractor does not correct the defects pertaining to maintenance period to the satisfaction of the Engineer within the time specified, the same shall be got recti- fied at his risk and cost. 20. The tender / bid is liable to rejection if it does not fulfill the requirements as laid down in NIT and SBD. DIPK-NB-2971/21 NIT/ 21 /CRD /SMC/SGR/2021-22/e-tendering/ DATED:- 25-08-2021. Executive Engineer, City Roads (SMC) Division, DIPK-7366/21 Srinagar. BUSINESS Saturday | 28.08.2021 09

Fuel Prices Up Due To Higher Come Sept 1, Non-filers SC Asks SEBI Not Take Coercive Import Cost Of Crude Oil: Rane of 2 Monthly GST Returns to Steps Against NDTV Promoters New Delhi (PTI): The Supreme them to deposit 50 per cent of Agencies its oil needs and more than 50 Court Friday asked markets regu- the alleged unlawful gains which per cent of its gas requirement. be Barred from Filing GSTR-1 lator Sebi not to take any coercive Sebi found to have been made Mumbai (PTI): Union minis- I will take up the issue with steps against NDTV promoters by them. Having heard the mat- ter Narayan Rane on Friday While businesses file GSTR-1 of a particular month by the 11th day of the Prannoy Roy and Radhika Roy till ter for some time, we pass the claimed that higher import subsequent month, GSTR-3B, through which businesses pay taxes, is filed in a it hears their pleas on September following order by consent: The cost of crude oil was the staggered manner between 20th-24th day of the succeeding month 3 against the penalty proceed- appellants' Appeal nos...shall be main reason behind the spi- ings related to alleged violation heard by theT at Mumbai with- ralling retail prices of petrol Agencies technology backbone for Goods preceding tax period. of securities norms by conceal- out insisting on any deposit of and diesel. and Services Tax, said that Rule- EY Tax Partner Abhishek Jain ing information from sharehold- amount... It is directed that no Replying to questions on New Delhi: Businesses that have 59(6) of Central GST Rules which said this is a well thought restric- ers on certain loan agreements. amount shall be recovered coer- rising fuel prices which have not filed GSTR-3B returns in the provides for restriction in filing tion and a necessary control check A bench headed by Chief Jus- cively from the appellants in the touched record levels this year, preceding two months will not of GSTR-1, will come into effect to eliminate the cases where tax- tice N V Ramana was requested absence of any deposit. This or- he told reporters in Ratnagiri be able to file details of outward from September 1, 2021. payers although report their sup- by the Securities and Exchange der shall not be treated as a prec- district that certain things are supplies in GSTR-1 from Septem- According to the rule, a regis- ply invoices in GSTR-1 (due to Board of India (Sebi) that the edent in any other case. The ap- not in the government's hands. ber 1, GSTN has said. tered person shall not be allowed constant follow ups from recipi- hearing on the pleas of the NDTV peals are, accordingly, disposed The import cost of crude oil ents’ side) but they do not submit promoters be adjourned till next of, the top court had ordered. has gone up. Hence, we (the right persons, Rane said when their corresponding GSTR-3B re- Friday. We will adjourn, but do The Solicitor General had said central government) have to asked whether the common turn through which tax is actually not take any coercive step, the the deposit of money is a condi- increase the retail prices of man will get any relief from paid to government. bench, which also comprised tion precedent for grant of stay petrol, diesel, LPG. Certain rising fuel prices. “Compliant taxpayers would Justices Surya Kant and Anirud- on the direction of Sebi. things are not in our hands, be- The minister was in Ratnagi- appreciate this move as till now dha Bose, told Solicitor General TheT had directed the NDTV cause we import it," the Union ri district of coastal Maharash- their input tax credit was also at Tushar Mehta who was appear- promoters to deposit 50 per cent MSME minister said. tra as part of his 'Jan Ashirwad risk in case vendors do not file ing for the Sebi. of the disgorged amount before According to estimates, In- Yatra', the BJP's mass contact their GSTR-3B even though such The bench inquired from se- Sebi which had imposed a pen- dia imports over 80 per cent of programme. invoice is appearing in GSTR-2A,” nior advocate Mukul Rohatgi, alty on them for alleged viola- Jain added. appearing for the Roys, about the tion of various securities norms AMRG & Associates Senior status of hearing on the NDTV by concealing information from Partner Rajat Mohan said from promoters' appeal before the Se- shareholders regarding certain This Video Game Is September 1 GSTN is implement- curities Appellate Tribunal (SAT). loan agreements. While hearing ing GST rules that bars a taxpayer The third member of theT is their appeal against Sebi,T had to file GSTR 1 wherein taxpayer not there and the hearing on the further said that if NDTV were to Turning Pandemic Jobless has not paid taxes for previous appeals is stuck, Rohatgi said, deposit the amount, the balance two consecutive tax periods. adding that now the proceedings would not be recovered during Into Crypto Traders “This system will cumulative- to levy the penalty have been the pendency of the appeal be- ly result in barring the flow of initiated. The apex court on Feb- fore it. In two separate orders hen Vincent Gallarte ful for players-and governments- tax credit to the customers of a ruary 15 disposed of the pleas of passed on January 4, the tribu- was laid off in July, in poorer countries. On Monday, While businesses file GSTR- to furnish the details of outward non-compliant vendor,” Mohan the Roys asking theT not to insist nal had noted that the appeals the Manila IT analyst the Philippines' Department of 1 of a particular month by the supplies of goods or services or said Implementation of this on deposit of half the amount of filed by the Roy couple needed Wfound an unusual Finance and the Bureau of Inter- 11th day of the subsequent both in Form GSTR-1, if he has not Rule on the GST Portal would fines as a pre-condition for hear- consideration and directed the financial lifeline: an online game nal Revenue reminded players month, GSTR-3B, through which furnished the return in Form GSTR- be completely automated and ing their appeals against the Sebi appeals to be listed before the that rewards players in cryptocur- that their Axie Infinity profits businesses pay taxes, is filed in 3B for preceding two months. digital, thereby no separate ap- orders. The NDTV promoters tribunal for final disposal on Feb- rency. In his first two weeks of are subject to income tax, local a staggered manner between For taxpayers filing quarterly proval would be necessary from challenged theT order directing ruary 10, 2021. Pokémon-like questing and bat- reports said. Sky Mavis Chief Op- 20th-24th day of the succeeding return, GSTR-1 filing would be the tax-officer to restore the fa- tling, Gallarte earned more than erating Officer and co-founder month. In an advisory to taxpay- restricted if he has not furnished cility for filing of GSTR-1, Mohan 37,000 pesos ($732), three times Aleksander Leonard Larsen says ers, GSTN, which manages the the return in Form GSTR-3B for added. PTI what he would have made at his they take their responsibility se- Govt Taking Several Initiatives "real job." riously, monitoring the in-game Like a lot of newcomers to so- currencies and tweaking the mar- called play-to-earn games, the ket as needed. "Some people say Electoral Bonds Worth Rs 3,429.56 To Promote Local Craft: Advisor 25-year-old Gallarte hadn't had we're like the Fed," he said in an Confers awards to artisans in handicrafts sector any particular interest in the interview. "We are ultimately the world of Bitcoin, Ether and other creators of this universe and are Crore Redeemed In 2019-20: ADR SRINAGAR: Advisor to Lieutenant the handicrafts of Jammu and cryptocurrencies. Now he imag- responsible for making sure that Agencies SBI could be due to the manner in NCP received Rs 20.50 crore," the Governor, Baseer Ahmad Khan Kashmir across the globe and sev- ines a lucrative side-hustle. "I it lasts. We are always tracking the which parties report in their audit report said. Friday presided over the backlog eral initiatives in this regard are started playing Axie the same day economy to make sure it stays at a New Delhi (PTI): Electoral bonds report," the ADR said. The report added that the most award ceremony for the year 2018 being taken. worth Rs 3,429.56 crore were re- "Seven national parties (BJP, common and popular items of ex- at Conference Hall, Kashmir Haat The Advisor assured artists of deemed by parties in 2019-20, Congress, CPM, NCP, BSP, AITC and penditure for national parties in Srinagar during which several ar- strong hand holding and market- and 87.29 per cent of this was re- CPI) have declared a total income FY 2019-20 were election expens- tisans were conferred awards for ing support through Exhibitions ceived by four national parties the of Rs 4,758.206 crore, collected es or general propaganda and ad- their services to the craft sector. within and outside the Union BJP, Congress, TMC and the NCP, from all over India," it said. ministrative or general expenses. On the occasion the Advisor said Territory. He said that the gov- poll rights group Association for The poll rights body said na- It also said that between 2018- that several initiatives are being ernment is committed to provide Democratic Reforms (ADR) said. tional parties that received the 19 and 2019-20, the BJP's income taken up for the welfare and eco- every kind of help to the artisan In a new report, the ADR said nomic upliftment of artisan com- community to make them self- the BJP declared a total income munity of Jammu and Kashmir. sufficient. He, simultaneously, of Rs 3,623.28 crore during the With today’s award distribu- highlighted the responsibility of financial year 2019-20, but spent tion ceremony titled "Tribute to artisans to preserve and promote only 45.57 per cent (Rs 1,651.022 Golden Hands", for the year 2018, the crafts which are unique in crore) of it. The Congress' total a total of Rs. 1720000/- stands their own way and have created a income in 2019-20 was Rs 682.21 disbursed among 50 artisans (in- niche in the rest of the world. crore. The party spent Rs 998.158 cluding 8 female artisans) along Stressing upon preserving the crore, which exceeds its income with mementos and certificates unique skill that lead to produc- for that year by 46.31 per cent, it of appreciation who have done ex- tion of World famous Shawls, Pa- my employer terminated my con- healthy level." said. The TMC declared a total in- ceptionally well in their respective pier Machie, Carpets and Wood, tract," he said. "I'm so grateful." In Axie Infinity's virtual world of come of Rs 143.676 crore during crafts for the year 2015, 2016, 2017 Advisor called upon the artists to Axie Infinity is among the big- Lunacia, players steer colorful, blob- FY 2019-20, and spent Rs 107.277 and 2018. The awards were given pass on these skills to the next gest - and most polarizing - of like creatures called Axies to acquire crore (74.67 per cent), the ADR in the categories that included generation for the preservation these new games, which allow two kinds of coins. Smooth Love Po- report added. maximum income from dona- increased by 50.34 per cent (Rs Sozni, Carpet, Papier Machie, and promotion of this rich legacy. players to accumulate tradeable tions (SLP) are awarded for success- "As per the data shared by SBI tions or contributions include the 1,213.20 crore) from Rs 2,410.08 Crewel, Chain Stitch. He said that the government is crypto coins. To investors like bil- ful battles and can be cashed out or in response to ADR's RTI applica- BJP (Rs 3,427.775 crore), the Con- crore to Rs 3,623.28 crore. Congratulating the artists, the providing a platform to the artisan lionaire Mark Cuban and Reddit used in the game to breed new Ax- tion, electoral bonds worth Rs gress (Rs 469.386 crore), AITC (Rs The Congress's income de- Advisor said that it is the recogni- community for displaying goods co-founder Alexis Ohanian, who ies. Axie Infinity Shards (AXS) can 3,429.5586 crore were redeemed 108.548 crore), CPM (Rs 93.017 creased by 25.69 per cent (Rs tion of their skills and talent. He at vital locations and is providing were part of a $7.5 million funding be earned in seasonal tournaments by parties in FY 2019-20. Of this, crore) and CPI (Rs 3.024 crore). 235.82 crore) from Rs 918.03 said that conferring awards to the a helping hand in transportation round for Vietnamese game-mak- or for selling Axies in the game's 87.29 per cent was received by "Four national parties namely crore during 2018-19 to Rs 682.21 artisans is not only a token of en- of their products to the outside er Sky Mavis in May, it's a gateway marketplace. AXS can be cashed four national parties BJP, INC, AITC BJP, INC, AITC and NCP collected crore during 2019-20. couragement but also recognition states. The Advisor said that these to crypto for people around the out too, but like other governance & NCP," it said. 62.92 per cent (Rs 2,993.826 cr) of "Between FY 2018-19 and of their efforts to keep the skills steps have improved the economic world. Others look at the buy-in tokens, they're designed to function "The total amount of electoral their total income from donations 2019-20, the highest percentage and indigenous crafts of Kashmir condition of the artisans and at the cost, now more than $600, and like shares: Sky Mavis says holders bonds declared by national and through electoral bonds for FY increase in income was declared alive. The Advisor said that the same time is providing employ- the influx of newbies "working" will eventually be able to vote on regional parties for FY 2019-20 so 2019-20. BJP received donations by the NCP of 68.77 per cent Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha ment opportunities to the locals. for low-value tokens and see evi- new game features or corporate far is Rs 3,441.324 crore. The dif- through electoral bonds worth (Rs 34.873 crore) from Rs 50.71 is committed to promote all the He also praised the Director dence the Axie Infinity model is spending proposals. ference in the amount declared Rs 2,555.0001 crore, Congress crore during FY 2018-19 to Rs crafts and handicrafts of Jammu Handloom and Handicrafts for unsustainable. Axie Infinity's daily Gallarte heard about the game by political parties and the data received Rs 317.861 crore, AITC 85.583 crore during FY 2019- and Kashmir. He said that Lieuten- taking steps in recognition of the active users swelled from 30,000 from a cousin. But players need on EBs redeemed received from received Rs 100.4646 crore and 20," it said. ant Governor is keen to promote service of the artisans. in April this year to more than 1 three Axies to get started, at a min- million in August, with most log- imum of around $200 apiece. That ging on from developing countries was far too much for the newly un- hit hard by Covid, including the employed Gallarte. He sought out Sensex Sails Past Flower Exhibition To Give Philippines, Brazil and Venezuela. a sponsor, someone who lends his Originally built on the Ethereum Axies to new players in exchange blockchain, Axie recorded around for a percentage of their in-game 56,000 Closing Level, A Flip To Commercial Floriculture $30 million worth of Ether trans- takings, sometimes as much as SRINAGAR: Advisor to Lieutenant tunity to the growers and events it will come up as a source of fers a day over the past month, 90%. Anything a player earns with Rupee Gains 53 Paise Governor, Baseer Ahmad Khan like these are steps towards employment and would enhance according to Etherscan. That's not a borrowed Axie accrues to its Friday visited the Nehru Memo- achieving such goals. the income of small and mar- much in the $2.2 trillion universe owner, who is then supposed to Mumbai (PTI): With equity elled by dollar sales by for- rial Botanical Garden to review While passing on directions to ginal farmers who can earmark of cryptocurrencies, but meaning- wire the player his cut. benchmark indices scaling eign banks amid anticipated the arrangements which are be- the officers, the Advisor directed some part of land for commer- new closing highs and the ru- inflows. Sentiments were also ing put in place for the upcoming the department of Floriculture to cial floriculture and for growing pee logging its biggest single- boosted after RBI Governor's Flower Exhibition. session gain in more than four statement that it will not sur- Commissioner Secretary Flo- months, the last Friday of this prise the market with a sud- riculture, Gardens and Parks, PUBLIC NOTICE month turned out to be fabu- den rate hike and all monetary Sheikh Fayaz Ahmad, Director lous for Indian markets. policy actions would be care- Floriculture Kashmir Farooq Ah- This is for the information of general public The domestic equities fully calibrated. The current mad Rather and other officers that some miscreants are in possession of surged even as global mar- inflation trajectory looked accompanied the Advisor during kets traded mixed as investors transitory, Solanki added. his visit to the garden. The two- previous/old letterheads of Idara Auqaf Islamia awaited cues from the Jackson For the week, benchmark day exhibition will be conducted Baghbanpora Lal Bazar Srinagar which are Hole Economic Symposium of Nifty climbed over 1.5 per cent in the month of September 2021. central bankers, where more while investors' wealth in- While directing the officers to being used by them for their personal ends. clarity is likely to emerge on creased significantly at over Rs prepare a blue print for the exhi- Those old letterheads have already been whether loose money ap- 5.5 lakh crore during the week, bition, the Advisor asked the offi- cancelled on 02-Oct-2016. Any previous/old proach would continue for a Binod Modi, Head - Strategy at cers to have meticulous planning longer period. Reliance Securities, said. done for the event and everything letterhead used or to be used shall not be The 30-share BSE Sensex The lack of strong selling en- should be in place as per the di- attributed to the Mutwali of Idara Auqaf Islamia. settled 175.62 points or 0.31 thusiasm at new highs has re- rections given in the regard. dovetail the exhibition with some of valuable floriculture products Henceforth if any communication is conveyed per cent higher at its new clos- sulted in range-bound action He asked the department to light musical Sufiana background like bulbs, decoration items, or- ing peak of 56,124.72. Simi- for the equity market, traders rope in national and interna- that would add to the beauti- namental flowers etc. through the old letterheads of the institution, larly, the broader NSE Nifty said and pinned hopes on fur- tional media for the promotion ful ambience of the garden. He Advisor also asked the offi- that must be considered null and void, and gained 68.30 points or 0.41 ther upside in the short term. of the event that would benefit also said that endeavor should cers to focus on sanitation of per cent to finish at a record "This is a positive indica- the farmers. be made to give an opportunity the garden and directed the shall further be applicable for legal scrutiny. 16,705.20. tion and there is a possibility The purpose of the show is to to maximum number of farmers officers to educate the visitors The Indian rupee, which was of further upside in the short give fillip to the commercial flo- for participation as this event is to follow the Covid protocols Thanks range-bound for the whole term. The next upside levels to riculture of Kashmir and this will particularly a platform for their in letter and spirit. He further week, logged its biggest sin- be watched are around 16,900 facilitate the progressive growers exposure. said that the climate of Kash- Hakim Shoaib Sajad gle-session rise in over four by next week. Immediate sup- to showcase their products to the The Advisor further said that mir is the most ideal for grow- Mutawali Idara Auqaf Islamia months and ended the day port is placed at 16,550 levels," participants from other parts of efforts should be made to encour- ing various kinds of flowers Baghbanpora, Lal Bazar Srinagar higher by 53 paise at 73.69 Nagaraj Shetti, Technical Re- the country too. The Advisor em- age the small residential garden and department is taking ac- against the US dollar. search Analyst at HDFC Securi- phasized upon the need to give holders too for adoption of com- tive steps to plant new and hy- The trend was mainly fu- ties, said. marketing exposure and oppor- mercial floriculture. He said that brid varieties. News Saturday | 28.08.2021 10 Maintain Preparedness 200 MPs Visited Ladakh In Last 2 Focusing On Evacuation Of Indians; Lack Of Clarity On Govt Formation: In Ladakh: MoS Months, Shows Importance Govt, India On Afghan Situation Agenceis of the people. Currently, there is a Defence To Army People Attach To Region: Birla lack of clarity or no clarity about NEW DELHI: A day after dev- any entity forming a government Observer News Service Leh: As many as 200 MPs from The region traditionally has and fellow countrymen. astating bombings outside the in Kabul. So, I think we are jump- both ruling and opposition had a system of self-govern- Responding to questions Kabul airport killed over 100 ing the gun here regarding the SRINAGAR: The Minister of parties have visited Ladakh ment in the villages. Gob and on recent disruptions in people, India on Friday said its recognition," Bagchi said. State for defence, Ajay Bhatt on in the last two months which churp traditionally have been Parliament, Birla empha- primary focus is to bring back "We, of course, continue to Friday asked soldiers in eastern shows the importance that the chief officers, who managed sised on its role as a forum of the remaining Indians from the monitor the situation very care- Ladakh to remain vigilant and government and the people of the distribution of water and discussion. Afghan capital even as it indi- fully. This is an evolving situa- maintain a high order of opera- the country attach to the re- other resources and looked af- "Parliament as the supreme cated adopting a cautious ap- tion. For the moment, that's all I tional readiness. gion, Lok Sabha Speaker Om ter matters of agriculture and democratic institution, should proach in recognising any new have to say about this element," Bhatt, who arrived in Leh Birla said on Friday. other works on the basis of be the centre of discussion and regime in Afghanistan in view he added. on a two day visit, also visited Inaugurating the mutual cooperation. not disruption," Birla said. of "lack of clarity" on govern- The deadly attack outside the Chushul in Eastern Ladakh, Parliamentary Outreach Later, addressing a press Birla also said that efforts ment formation. Kabul airport came as the US Srinagar based spokesman, Col development of Ladakh region Programme for the conference, Birla said a large should be made to develop the Around 20 Indians and over and a number of other coun- Emron Musavi said, in a state- through infrastructure, welfare Empowerment of Panchayati number of MPs have visited region as a centre for winter 100 Afghan nationals could tries were scrambling to evacu- ment issued here. and human resource develop- Raj Institutions, Birla com- Leh and its surrounding areas sports and tourist destination not reach the Kabul airport on ate their citizens and Afghan The MoS Defence, he said, ment activities.” mended the spirit of Ladakhi in the last few months. with global standards. Wednesday to board an evacu- partners ahead of the August was received by, Lieutenant “While interacting with com- people, saying the way Ladakh "Recently, 13 parliamentary Meanwhile, chairpersons ation flight to India reportedly 31 deadline for withdrawal of General PGK Menon, General manders and troops deployed is emerging as a self-reliant standing committees of the of Ladakh Autonomous Hill because of the precarious secu- American troops. Officer Commanding, Fire and in Eastern Ladakh, Ajay Bhatt (aatmanirbhar) entity in the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha Development Councils, Kargil rity scenario and multiple check- Asked whether India was Fury Corps complimented them for guard- face of adverse geographical with more than 200 members and Leh, welcomed Birla and posts put up by the Taliban. having any back-channel ne- “The Raksha Rajya Mantri ing the borders along the most and other challenges is an ex- have visited the UT of Ladakh appreciated him for organis- Bagchi said India is in touch gotiations with the Taliban, (Minister of State for Defence) inhospitable and difficult ter- ample for the rest of the nation. which speaks about the com- ing the outreach programme with "various parties" to mount Bagchi said India had contacts visited Chushul in Eastern rain while maintaining a high The speaker appreciated the mitteemen of the Parliament while expressing optimism more evacuation flights to bring with all the stakeholders and Ladakh and was briefed by standard of morale and profes- valour of the people of Ladakh of India to further the devel- that it will strengthen grass- back Indians. it remained in touch with its General Officer Commanding, sionalism,” he said. and their contribution in opment of Ladakh without roots democracy in the region. When specifically asked partner countries on the latest Fire and Fury Corps on the secu- “Assuring the soldiers of the India's defence, asserting that compromising its identity and Speaking at the event, BJP whether India will recognise a developments in Afghanistan. rity situation in Eastern Ladakh,” Nation’s support, the Raksha they have "set an important culture," Birla said. MP from Ladakh Jamyang Taliban regime, Bagchi replied: "Our overall assessment is he said. Rajya Mantri exhorted all ranks example for others." The speaker said this also Tsering Namgyal said Birla "I think we are jumping the gun." that the vast majority of Indians The minister, he said, was also to remain vigilant and maintain Highlighting that democ- shows the affection and the is the first-ever Lok Sabha "The situation on the ground is who wished to return have been briefed on the role played by the a high order of operational read- racy is reflected in the tradi- importance the government speaker to visit Ladakh since uncertain. The prime concern at evacuated. Some more Indians Indian Army as a “partner in the iness,” he added. tions of Ladakh, Birla said, and Indians give to this region independence. present is the security and safety are likely to be in Afghanistan.

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Plea Filed In SC to the Grammar portion, in case of language gatherings shall continue, besides taking strict related to film making and nominated by chair- decide whether or not it should go to the subjects. For example, a candidate attempting measures to avoid crowding at public places. man Jammu and Kashmir Film Development Allotment Committee for further process. In Centre has constituted a Delimitation 3 MCQs out of 10 shall be awarded 3 out of 3 “The Lt Governor directed the officials to Council for scrutinizing scripts of the prospec- other words, all the hard-work done for years Commission to mark boundaries in the territo- instead of out of 10. take note of observations made by the National tive film makers. in making our dreams come true, would go ry for all the constituencies before an assembly Institute for Disaster Management report and The policy offers subsidy for shooting of down the drain.” election can be held. Light Showers prepare to augment clinical management and films in J&K. It also offers additional subsidy to Young Kashmiri entrepreneurs say the ad- “Amendment of the Jammu and Kashmir two days,” Deputy Director Meteorological paediatric facilities in all the hospitals,” the of- J&K-specific films. ministration needs to take immediate steps to Development Act allowing persons who are not department, Mukhtar Ahmed told Kashmir ficial spokesperson said. reimpose a hassle-free procedure where the permanent residents to buy land in Jammu and Observer on Friday. Meanwhile, the LG launched J&K’s Chikitsa 100% Schools local entrepreneurs are given preferences over Kashmir if it is not an agricultural land. Closing He said that the mercury might see a drop Setu app, an initiative of Prashant Sharma, made available in all 22,422 schools and the non-domiciles that would stay within the down of institutions such as the J-K State of a few notches as the weather will remain an IAS officer of the Uttar Pradesh Cadre, and 23,926 anganwadi centers of the Union broad spectrum of compliance. “This would Women’s Commission, J-K State Accountability cloudy till August 31st. Ms. Poulomi Pavini Shukla, in collaboration Territory. After Andaman and Nicobar Islands, have been a better example of Ease of Doing Commission, J-K State Consumer Protection Meanwhile, Srinagar, the summer capital with National Institute for Smart Government Jammu and Kashmir has become the second Business,” Mueed says. Commission and J-K State Human Rights of J&K, recorded a low of 18.5 degrees Celsius Hyderabad, to help Corona Warriors, he said. Union Territory to achieve this feat,” he added. Entrepreneurs contest that a simple analysis Commission,” the petition said, listing out against 16.4 normal for this time of the year, a “The mobile application is developed with The official spokesperson quoted Union of the bleak presence of the first generation in- some decisions by the Centre. Meteorological department official said Friday. an objective to assist doctors, paramedical staff Home Minister Amit Shah congratulating dustrial level projects and businesses that have The petitioner said in view of the aforesaid Jammu, the winter capital, recorded a mini- and other Corona Warriors in the fight against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Jal Shakti come up post abrogation in Kashmir is enough actions being taken by the central government, mum of 27.4 degrees Celsius against normal of Covid-19,” he added. Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat for mak- to contradict the official claims. it is submitted that the challenge to the con- 24.1 degrees Celsius, he said. Vivek Bhardwaj, Additional Chief Secretary, ing clean drinking water accessible in Jammu But while the administration claims to have stitutional validity ought to be heard on an Qazigund recorded a minimum of 15.7 Health and Medical Education Department and Kashmir. gotten rid of a lot of obsolete processes, in real- expedited basis otherwise the petition itself (against normal of 14.5) degrees Celsius, gave a detailed district-wise analysis of “In one of his tweets, he said that under the ity the picture remains the same, says Mushtaq would be rendered infructuous in view of the Pahalgam 12.7 degrees Celsius while Kokernag Covid-19 pandemic including the status of vac- leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Amin, another entrepreneur. irreversible actions of the respondents and the recorded 15.9 degrees Celsius, the official said. cine availability and coverage; daily trend of Modi, Jammu and Kashmir has become syn- “It takes months and in some cases years applicant would be rendered remediless. The border town Kupwara recorded a low of COVID 19 cases; trend of daily testing done and onymous with peace and prosperity,” he said. for an entrepreneur to get NOCs like Power The CPI(M) leader said if the matters were 15.9 degrees Celsius against normal of 15.0 de- daily positivity rate etc. He further said that Jal Shakti Minister also Availability Certificate, Power Sanction, not heard urgently, “grave injustice will be gree Celsius, he said. lauded the achievement in a Tweet Consent To Establish, Consent To Operate caused to the applicant”. World famous skiing and tourist resort J&K Logs 166 New “Jammu and Kashmir is progressing on the from departments like PDD and PCB/PCC. “In such view of the matter, the applicant Gulmarg in north Kashmir recorded a mini- 4,405 as one new fatality was reported in the path of development. Children are finally get- Departments keep passing the buck with no- herein is seeking an early hearing of said writ mum of 11.5 degrees Celsius against the nor- past 24 hours. ting clean drinking water. Modi ji has made the body having any accountability and then in the petition,” he said. mal of 11.0 degree Celsius for this time of the Meanwhile, the officials said there were 44 dream of Kashmiri brothers and sisters come same process, one loses whatever little time “In view of the above facts and circumstanc- season for the place, the official added. confirmed cases of mucormycosis (black fun- true,” Shekhawat said. the administration had provided in the name es this Hon’ble Court may have kind indul- gus) in the Union Territory as no fresh case was According to the official spokesperson, a of Provisional Registration,” he says. gence to direct the respondents accordingly, in No Friday Prayers reported since last evening. 100-day campaign to provide tap water to all Jammu &Kashmir generates thousands of the interest of justice, otherwise the Applicant Friday prayers in Dargah but unfortunately schools and anganwadi centres was launched megawatts of renewable energy annually and will be put to irreparable loss, injury and hard- the government has closed only religious plac- Two Youth Slapped by the Union Jal Shakti Minister on Oct 2, 2020. has a potential for several thousand more. ships,” the petition said. es while other places have been thrown open,” during the Ashura procession on 10th The Minister also wrote to the Chief Ministers “Yet,” Mushtaq says, “when an entrepre- Tarigami submitted that the court may be he said. Muharram. They informed us that a formal and Governors of various States and Union neur applied for a project that requires high- pleased to list his writ petition (Civil) no. 1210 Another devotee said, even if the administra- case has been registered against the youth un- Territories, urging them to provide tap water energy despite innumerable merits of the of 2019 on an early date, in the interest of jus- tion had to close down the shrine, they should der the UAPA” Shabir Hussian, a local said. in schools. project considering the eco-sensitive topog- tice and pass such other order or further orders inform the people a day before so that they He further said that the youth have not been He further said that under Jal Jeevan raphy of Kashmir, it was turned down. If the as the Court may deem fit and proper in the won’t come. detained though a case has been registered at Mission, Jammu and Kashmir has set a target same administration can provide land to Jindal circumstances of the case. He said devotees from Anantnag, Sopore, the Police Station Budgam. of providing tap water to every rural house- Corporation in Lassipora for setting up their in- Budgam and Baramulla reached the shrine today Taking to his twitter handle, National hold in the Union Territory by 2022. There are dustry, then why can’t they provide the same JKBOSE Slashes but the gates were locked leaving them fuming. Conference leader Ruhullah Mehdi expressed 18,35,190 rural households in the state, out of land to locals?” UT of Ladakh and Annual (Regular) “The closure of the shrine has also hit the his anguish against the police for booking two which more than 10,27,000, i.e. about 56 % of Examination 2021-22 in Summer Zone areas dozens of street vendors, who would earn their Shia mourners under UAPA. homes have been provided tap water connec- CAF India CEO of Jammu Division, are hereby informed that livelihood,” he said. “Two guys from Sharifabad held a flag read- tions. Moreover, Ganderbal and Srinagar have to 300 families from vulnerable section of they shall have to attempt 70% marks from the Meanwhile, Anjuman Auqaf Jamia Masjid in ing “Oppressed Kashmir” in 10th Muharram achieved the target of becoming ‘Har Ghar Nal’ society in Srinagar and its outskirts. question paper which shall be treated as 100% a statement issued here said that senior admin- procession in Budgam. Police respond by book- District. Further, there are 1056 villages where “Given the nature of this unprecedented for result computation thereby a resultant con- istration officials on Friday morning informed ing them under oppressive UAPA to prove that every household gets clean drinking water health crisis, we all need to work together. Civil cession of 30%.question papers will be set from the Khateeb and Imam of the Central Jama they are not oppressed,” he tweeted. from tap. Society Organisations such as CAF are playing the entire syllabus prescribed for the session. Masjid Maulana Ahmad Sayeed Naqshbandi While castigating the police, he further add- “The target of providing tap drinking water a vital role in overcoming the crisis. Together “However, the students shall have to attempt that congregational prayers would not be al- ed, “This model of policing should be adopted connection to every school in the state was we can prevent a catastrophic toll on the health questions having a weightage of 70% marks lowed in the grand mosque. by every democracy in the world. difficult, but we completed it ahead of time. and wellbeing of people and beat Covid-19 instead of attempting all the questions- Marks In this regard, a formal notice has also been When contacted, SHO Budgam, Mehboob We will ensure that the supply remains stable pandemic,” Sinha said. obtained by students who attempt less than pasted on the gate of the Jama Masjid by the Banday told Kashmir Observer that the youth in the future by continuous monitoring and He also expressed his good wishes for the fu- 70% from the question paper shall be raised administration, they said. have been booked under UAPA for their in- maintenance of infrastructure and resources,” ture endeavours of CAF India. proportionately, “ it said. The Anjuman lamented that despite the volvement in “anti-national activities” said Syed Abid Rasheed Shah, Mission Director, The official spokesperson further said that The order said that for subjects having no worshippers fully adhering to COVID-19 SOPs, According to police sources, the duo has JJM-Jammu and Kashmir, as per the official Ms Batra expressed her support to the govern- practical course, the question paper shall be the prayers at the largest place of worship in been booked under Section 13 of the Unlawful spokesperson. ment of J&K in its fight against Covid pandemic of 100 marks and the student has to attempt Kashmir were not being allowed for the last Activities Prevention Act, 1967 which pre- The Jal Jeevan Mission, the official spokes- and assured CAF India’s contribution to fur- questions with a total of 70 marks. However, three Fridays. scribes upto seven years imprisonment for person said, was launched by the Prime ther complement the efforts of the healthcare for such subjects which have both theory and “This is extremely sad and painful for the advocating, abetting, advising or inciting the Minister from the ramparts of the Red Fort sector. practical components, the concession will ap- people especially those coming for prayers at commission of any unlawful activity. on August 15, 2019. It is being implemented “The non-profit sector has played a crucial ply to theory part only. the Jama Masjid Srinagar,” the statement reads. in partnership with the states to provide tap role in supporting hospitals and their front- It further reads that the time allotted for According to reports, major shrines which Disgraced Kashmir water connections to every rural household line workers, but more needs to be done. We attempting the question papers during ex- remained shut on Friday, included the August 9 directing a case to be lodged against by 2024. hope that this contribution can make a differ- amination has been reduced proportionately. Khanqah-e-Maula, Astane Aliya Dastgeer Imran and his correspondent Ashiq Mir. ence and help the brave frontline workers and Accordingly, the papers having 3 hours dura- Sahab, Astane Aliya Makhdoom Sahib, Aastane “During the course of investigation one Where’s ‘Ease people of Jammu and Kashmir fight the pan- tion shall be having only 2.30 hrs time period Aliya Naqshband Sahab and others by the au- person namely Ashiq Salam Mir, son of Abdul no stone unturned in showcasing the in- demic,” she said. for attempting the questions. Likewise, sub- thorities in view of coronavirus threat. Salam Mir of Bagh Islam Baramulla was arrest- vestment pipeline and the employment to be In Jammu and Kashmir, the organisation is jects having 2.30 hrs and 2.00 hrs duration ed yesterday and today Kashmir Crown’s Chief generated. providing medical consumables to government shall be having only 2.10 hrs and 1.40 hrs time Coronavirus Threat Editor Shahid Imran Ganie, son of Ghulam In some cases, the orders were also passed by hospitals, PHCs and Municipal Corporation, period for attempting the questions during the he said, the LG directed the officials to take Mohammad Ganie of Ruhama Rafiabad was the authority of advisor to Lieutenant Governor which includes hand sanitizers, masks, face examination,” it reads. strict action against Covid-19 protocol violators formally arrested,” he said. for grounding of projects after a thorough due- shields, gloves, PPE, infrared thermometers, “In case of subjects having practical portion as per provisions of Disaster Management Act. The police spokesperson further said that diligence by the appointed task-force. thermoguns, oxymeters, oxygen Concentrators in respect of Class 11th & 12th the external as- “The best line of defence against the pan- the investigation in the case is going on. But almost a year later, the same orders— etc. sessment shall be conducted before the start of demic is Covid Appropriate Behaviour, intense which were once used as the standing pillar theory Examination and in this regard notifica- surveillance and vaccination. Strict monitoring J&K To Form against Kashmir’s special status—have not Ammunition Recovered tion shall be issued separately,” reads the order. of the spread and keeping track of all variants is eminent personalities of film industry and been implemented in the region leaving the lo- on the roadside at Tawheed Gunj area of Old Further, the candidate can attempt any num- crucial at this stage,” Sinha said, as per official others related to the industry. cal entrepreneurs in a state of distress. Town, local news agency KDC reported. ber of questions carrying 70 percent marks spokesperson. The JKFDC has been authorised to make and “It took a lot of time, resources and efforts The report said that troops were searching from the entire question paper. The students “Targeted testing must be increased in the issue detailed guidelines, rules, checklist and for investors like me post 5th August, 2019 to for an IED on the basis of specific information can attempt questions from any section of areas where infection is on the rise. The cases all required formats and agreements etc. reach to a point where we were able to secure when they recovered the ammunition. their choice and there shall be no binding to at- are preventable if people adhere to Covid pro- It has also authorized implement guidelines orders for our project from the competent au- The news agency also quoted DIG North tempt the same from a particular section only, tocol,” he added. for the disbursement of the subsidy /financial thority,” continues Mueed. Kashmir Police Range Sujhit Kumar Singh con- it reads. The official spokesperson further said that incentives under the film policy. “A nodal officer was also appointed by the firming recovery of ammunition “Questions having an internal choice will the LG passed specific directions for holding Under the policy, there shall be a simple pro- Directorate of I&C to identify and allocate land not be considered two separate questions. The special camps to vaccinate college and univer- cess for grant of permissions through a single- for the project and yet no action was taken af- Sarpanch Held students shall have to attempt only one of the sity students. window mechanism to the production houses terwards despite regular follow-ups.” (FIR No. 79/2021) under section 8/21/22 questions, Subjects like Physics, Chemistry etc “With an improved Covid scenario and 100% for film making in Jammu and Kashmir. A year after the previous orders were intro- NDPS Act has been registered and further in- that have a practical component of 30 marks vaccination among students and teachers, we According to the policy document, there duced, the administration came up with a new vestigation has been taken up in this regard. and theory question paper of 70 marks, the can plan gradual reopening of higher educa- shall be two separate appraisal committees for policy for Industrial Land Allotment. students shall attempt 49 marks of theory (70% tion institutions,” the LG said. permission of locations and script screening. “And now they want us to start from scratch, Electric Shock of 70 marks only), which will be raised to 100% The LG, as per the official spokesperson also While location permission committee will meaning we’ve to apply for land on the portal District Hospital Handwara, however the i.e. 70 marks,” it further added. asked the officials for dedicated focus on 100% be headed by respective divisional commis- and be in a month-long queue,” Mueed says. doctors on duty declared her dead on arrival”, The order further said that in the case of first inoculation of the 18-44 age group, besides sioner, the script screening committee will be “Depending on the number of applications the family said. Multiple Choice Type Questions (MCQs), each timely 2nd dose of the targeted population. headed by an eminent person as chairman and received ahead of me and the quantum of Meanwhile, a police official confirming the MCQ attempted by the candidate shall be He further said that the DCs, SPs were di- three members from the field of film making/ investment, the Appraisal Committee may incident said that cognizance into the death of marked individually. The same shall be applied rected to ensure that restrictions on the public script writing/ art/ culture or any relevant field or may not review our projects and then the woman is being taken. weeks,”

HE IS THE GREATEST PLAYER OF ALL TIME, if you ask me, Such a tremendous human being as well. Let’s see what happens with Cristiano. Everyone 11 who’s played with him, I think, has a soft spot for him.” SATURDAY | 28.08.2021

Inter-School Tournament Real Madrid Increase Begins At Zone Imam Sahib, Two Matches Played Bid For PSG’s Mbappe To 180 Vehil, Keegam Shopian Million Euros: Reports Observer News Service Youth Services & Sports Officer In DFA Srinagar Super Agencies (DYSSO) Shopian, Gurmukh SHOPIAN: The Inter School Singh Dutta, who was also the PARIS: Real Madrid have in- Zonal Level Tournament Chief Guest on the occasion. creased their offer to sign Paris (District Level) in the discipline Speaking on the occasion, Division League St Germain forward Kylian of Volleyball, Kabaddi and Kho Dutta said that it is a matter of Mbappe to 180 million euros Kho under 14/17 (Boys & Girls) great pleasure that the players ($211.48 million) after having match competition commences were happy and enthusiastic to an initial 160 million euro bid from today at Imam Sahab, participate in the tournament rejected, French newspaper Vehil, Keegam Shopian. and appreciated the Incharge L’Equipe reported on Thursday. The Tournament was con- Zonal Officers and the field staff L’Equipe said the amount ducted by Youth Services & for making enough preparations would include 10 million euros Sports Department Shopian un- for the successful conduct of the in bonuses. Sky Sports had earli- der the supervision of District tournament. er reported an improved second bid of 170 million euros. Spanish and French media reported on Tuesday that Real PCB Chairman Election Madrid had made a bid for the 22-year-old World Cup winner, Set For Sept 13 After PM who scored 42 goals in all com- French club were drawn along- petitions for PSG last season and side last year’s runners-up Khan’s Nominations has reportedly said he wants Manchester City. to move to Spain.PSG sporting “We’re not going to repeat it Agencies making the cricketer-turned- director Leonardo had said the every time. You know our posi- commentator the front runner. 160 million euro bid was “not tion, it has not changed. LAHORE: Pakistan Cricket Board’s “I am thankful to PCB Patron, sufficient” and that Mbappe, “Mbappe joined PSG from AS (PCB) Election Commissioner Prime Minister Imran Khan and who has one year left on his cur- Monaco in 2017, initially on loan and has called for a special meet- grateful to my colleagues on the rent deal, would only leave on then permanently a year later in a ing of its Board of Governors on PCB Board of Governors for their the Ligue 1 club’s terms. deal valued at 180 million euros.” Monday, September 13 to elect support during the past three “We’ve always been very Leonardo added that PSG were the 36th PCB Chairman. year[s]. We made significant Observer News Service evenly balanced and the score of the game. In the 15th min- clear… the situation, the posi- not willing to let Mbappe go for The announcement came progress in becoming a credible, at half time was 1-0 in favour of ute of the first half, Firdous of tion of the club,” PSG president a fee that was less than what on Friday after Pakistan Prime transparent and professional SRINAGAR: Two matches were Galaxy FC. Hamdaniya FC scored a magnifi- Nasser al-Khelaifi told BeIN they had paid to sign him from Minister Imran Khan nominated organisation," Mani said in the played on Friday in the ongo- The second half saw tactical cent goal which took every one by Sports at the Champions League Monaco, as they still owe them Ramiz Raja and Asad Ali Khan to parting note. ing DFA Srinagar Super Division football with Kashmir United FC surprise. At half time Hamdaniya group stage draw, where the money from the 2017 transfer. the BoG on a three-year term. "I want to thank the PCB Football League Tournament leaving no stone unturned to go FC was leading by one goal to nil. The development follows team, all the PSL franchise own- 2021 at Synthetic Turf TRC here. for an equaliser. Their efforts bore The 2nd half started with an ag- days of speculation over the ers and other stakeholders for The first match was played fruits when Firdous Ahmad suc- gressive note and Syed Tajudin FC appointment of the PCB chief, their support during my three between Kashmir United FC and ceeded in scoring a goal in 48th trying to find an equalizer. In 46th Cristiano Ronaldo To with Raja being one of the years in the office. It has been Galaxy FC. Both the clubs started minute. Both the teams tried hard minute Syed Tajuddin FC succeed- hopefuls and reports of the like- an honour to lead this great with an aggressive note, creating to take the lead but of no avail, and ed in scoring a goal through Harish. Complete Stunning lihood of outgoing PCB chair- organisation and I hope I have gaps to find the net. In the 24th the match ended in a 1-1 draw. Both the teams geared up and person Ehsan Mani being asked made positive contribution in minute Galaxy FC was awarded The second match was played tried hard to take the lead but it Manchester United Move to serve another term as his cur- taking Pakistan cricket forward. a penalty kick and Syed Fakhar between Syed Tajudin FC and was Syed Tajuddin FC who scored rent one ended on Wednesday. “I would like to wish my succes- made no mistake in converting Hamdaniya FC. Both the teams back to back two goals in 60th & Agencies Raja's nomination lends some sor the very best in taking the PCB the penalty into a goal. played quality game and missed 61st minute through Lucky. Syed validity to the latter. and Pakistan cricket to the next Kashmir United FC did their some good chances early on. Tajuddin FC maintained 3-1 goal MANCHESTER: Cristiano Raja had revealed to Pakistani level with the support of the excel- best to equalize although they Their efforts were applauded by lead till the final whistle. Ronaldo is headed back to media that he was PM Khan’s lent executive team at the PCB led made certain good moves at the spectators. Perfect ball con- The Tournament is organized by Manchester United. choice for the coveted position, by Wasim Khan,” he added. the opponents goal but could trol, man to man marking, superb J&K Football Association in collab- The English club said Friday it not succeed. The first half was defense were the main features oration with J&K Sports Council. has reached an agreement with Juventus for the transfer of the 36-year-old Portugal forward, Tokyo Paralympics: subject to agreement of per- sonal terms, visa and a medical Powerlifter Sakina Khatun Cricket Tournament For Persons examination. Ronaldo, a five-time world Ronaldo. “Such a tremendous Finishes Fifth With Special Orthopedic Abilities player of the year, told Juventus human being as well ... Everyone on Thursday that he no longer who’s played with him, I think, wanted to play for the Italian has a soft spot for him.” Inaugurated At Anantnag club, coach Massimiliano Allegri Ronaldo will leave Juventus said. after three years. He joined the Observer News Service United did not disclose a club from Real Madrid. transfer fee for Ronaldo, but it is “Yesterday, Cristiano told me ANANTNAG: Zaiba Aapa Cricket reported to be 25 million euros that he no longer plans to play tournament for persons with ($29.5 million). He had one year for Juventus,” Allegri said in special orthopedic abilities was left on his contract at Juventus. a news conference. “Cristiano inaugurated at Government Ronaldo played for United gave his contribution. He made Degree College Khanabal here, from 2003-09 and turned into himself available, now he leaves today. a superstar under the guidance and life goes on.” The tournament with the of then-manager Alex Ferguson. Manchester City had been Press Trust of India when she claimed bronze in 2014 slogan "See My Ability Not “Everyone at the club looks considering an option to buy in Glasgow. She is also a 2018 Para Disability" is being organised by forward to welcoming Cristiano Ronaldo after its top target, TOKYO: Indian powerlifter Asian Games silver medallist. Humanity Welfare Organisation back to Manchester,” United said Harry Kane, said Wednesday Sakina Khatun finished a cred- The other Indian powerlifter in Helpline (HWOH) Bijbehara in a brief statement, ending a day he was staying at Tottenham itable fifth in the women’s 50kg action, Jaideep had a bad day in in collaboration with District of fast-moving developments. for now. But City manager Pep category while her compatriot the office, failing all his three at- Administration and Department It is the latest blockbuster Guardiola sounded pessimis- Jaideep failed to log a single le- tempts in the men’s 65kg category. of Youth Services and Sports. move of the transfer window, tic about that possibility when gal lift in the men’s 65kg event of The 31-year-old unsuccessfully Chairman HWOH, Patron with Lionel Messi — Ronaldo’s speaking at a news conference at the Paralympics here on Friday. tried to lift 160kg in his first two Zaiba Aapa Trust, Javaid Ahmad long-time rival — having joined about the same time as Solskjaer. The 2014 Commonwealth attempts. He added seven more Tak inaugurated the tournament Paris Saint-Germain after his It is not the first time United Games bronze medallist Khatun kilograms to the barbell to make in presence of District Youth contract at Barcelona expired. has beaten City to a player had the best effort of 93kg. it 167kg in his third and final at- Services and Sports Officer, PSG forward Kylian Mbappe is that both clubs wanted. Alexis China’s Dandan Hu took tempt but was unable to lift it. Mushtaq Ahmad Pampori be- also the subject of a bid of about Sanchez joined United in 2018 home the gold with a best ef- China’s Liu Lei (198kg )and Iran’s sides other officials. A good 160 million euros ($188 million) after appearing to be close to fort of 120kg, while Rehab Jafari Arangeh Amir (195kg) won number of specially abled per- from Real Madrid. moving to City, while United Ahmed of Egypt, who also lifted the gold and silver medals while sons also attended the inaugural Hours before United con- was prepared to pay 80 mil- 120kg, and Great Britain’s Olivia Bettir Hocine (192kg) of Algeria ceremony. played during the day. accomplish things and excel in firmed Ronaldo’s return to the lion pounds (then $97 million) Broome (107kg) took the silver took home the bronze. Eight teams from South Speaking on the occasion, every walk of life is ignited in club where he scored 118 goals to sign Harry Maguire from and bronze respectively. Powerlifting is open to ath- Kashmir are participating in the the Chairman HWOH said such them, he remarked. in 292 games, current man- Leicester in 2019 — a sum City The 32-year-old Khatun lifted letes with an eligible physical tournament and the inaugural tournaments encourage the The DYSSO said that the dis- ager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said didn’t try to match. 90kg in her first attempt. She impairment in their legs or hips, match was played between Zaiba specially abled persons to par- trict is honoured to host the Ronaldo “knows that we’re United, which hasn’t won went for 93kg in her second at- which would prohibit them Aapa Cricket Club Anantnag and ticipate in sports and other ac- cricket tourney for specially here” if he wanted to join. the Premier League since 2013, tempt but failed. She managed from competing in able-bodied Apple Town Shopian teams at tivities besides inculcating a abled persons and expressed “He is the greatest player of has also signed England winger to lift 93kg in her third try. (standing) weightlifting. There the college ground. Three more positive attitude in them. They commitment to host such events all time, if you ask me,” said Jadon Sancho and France center Khatun became the only Indian is only one sport class in power- knockout matches were also feel confident and the desire to in future as well. Solskjaer, a former United back Raphael Varane for a com- woman Paralympian to ever win lifting, but the athletes compete striker who played alongside bined cost of about $150 million. a Commonwealth Games medal in different weight categories. Champions League Group Stage Draw In Full Three New Faces For Germany In Hansi Flick’s 1st Squad

Agencies Group F will see rematches of Agencies ultimately show it on the field.” last season’s Europa League final ISTANBUL: European football’s which saw Manchester United BERLIN: Germany coach Hansi Germany squad: biggest teams didn’t need a Super surprisingly beaten by Villarreal. Flick made three new call-ups Goalkeepers: Manuel Neuer (Bayern League to secure heavyweight They will also face Atalanta and and recalled five players on Friday Munich), Kevin Trapp (Eintracht clashes this season. Young Boys. including Borussia Dortmund Frankfurt), Bernd Leno (Arsenal) The draw for the Champions Sporting Lisbon, Borussia captain Marco Reus among his Defenders: Ridle Baku League did the job in Istanbul on Dortmund, Ajax and Besiktas first selections for upcoming (Wolfsburg), Robin Gosens Thursday, after three of the reb- were drawn in Group C. Lille, World Cup qualifiers. (Atalanta), Thilo Kehrer (Paris els still pursuing the breakaway Sevilla, Salzburg, and Wolfsburg Flick, naming his first squad Saint-Germain), Lukas Klostermann competition were allowed entry are in Group G. since taking over from Joachim (Leipzig), David Raum (Hoffenheim), to the group stage. Löw, continued the rebuilding Antonio Rüdiger (Chelsea), Nico So Madrid, the record 13- Group A: Manchester City, started by his predecessor in calling Schlotterbeck (SC Freiburg), Niklas time winners of the European Paris Saint-Germain, Leipzig, Club up Hoffenheim midfielder David Süle (Bayern Munich) Cup, will be taking on Italian Brugge. Raum, Freiburg defender Nico Midfielders: Mahmoud Dahoud champion Inter Milan — one of Group B: Atletico Madrid, Schlotterbeck and Salzburg forward (Borussia Dortmund), Leon Goretzka nine clubs who quickly aban- Liverpool, Porto, AC Milan. Karim Adeyemi for the first time. All (Bayern Munich), Joshua Kimmich doned the Super League split in Group C: Sporting Lisbon, three players are 23 or younger. (Bayern Munich), Leroy Sané April. They are in Group D with Borussia Dortmund, Ajax, As well as the experienced (Bayern Munich), lkay Gündoan Shakhtar Donetsk and Sheriff, the Besiktas. Reus, Flick also recalled Reus’ (Manchester City), Jonas Hofmann Moldovan side which qualified Super League. They’ll also play Group D: Inter Milan, Real Dortmund teammate Mahmoud Bayern Munich’s Joshua Kimmich, as coach next Thursday, then (Borussia Mönchengladbach), for the Champions League for the Benfica and Dynamo Kyiv. Madrid, Shakhtar Donetsk, Dahoud, Paris Saint-Germain Manchester City’s lkay Gündoan Armenia in Stuttgart three days Florian Neuhaus (Borussia first time and would have strug- Juventus will come up against Sheriff. defender Thilo Kehrer, Bayer and Borussia Mönchengladbach’s later, before a trip to Reykjavík to Mönchengladbach), Florian Wirtz gled to squeeze into the planned defending champion Chelsea, Group E: Bayern Munich, Leverkusen midfielder Florian Florian Neuhaus the chance to take face Iceland on Sept. 8. (Bayer Leverkusen) largely-closed breakaway. one of the six English clubs to Barcelona, Benfica, Dynamo Kyiv. Wirtz and Wolfsburg defender on greater roles. Flick also retained “The whole coaching team is Forwards: Karim Adeyemi Barcelona, which is weighed implode the Super League inside Group F: Villarreal, Manchester Ridle Baku. None of the five were faith in Bayern veteran Thomas looking forward to what’s coming,” (Salzburg), Marco Reus (Borussia down by $1.6 billion in debt and 48 hours and accepting fines from United, Atalanta, Young Boys. included in Löw’s squad for the Müller, but Dortmund’s Mats Flick said. “We know that it certain- Dortmund), Serge Gnabry won the fifth of its European UEFA for the mutiny. They are in Group G: Lille, Sevilla, Salzburg, European Championship. Hummels was still working on his ly won’t be easy, the three games, (Bayern Munich), Thomas Müller titles in 2015, is in Group E with Group H with Malmo and Zenit St. Wolfsburg. Real Madrid midfielder Toni return to fitness. but we’re ready. I think we’re well (Bayern Munich), Jamal Musiala Bayern Munich, the six-time win- Petersburg, whose stadium will Group H: Chelsea, Juventus, Kroos retired from international Germany will play Lichtenstein prepared. That’s the decisive fac- (Bayern Munich), Kai Havertz ners who wouldn’t sign up to the host the final. Zenit St. Petersburg, Malmo. soccer after the tournament, giving in St. Gallen for Flick’s debut tor in this situation. We hope we (Chelsea), Timo Werner (Chelsea) OUTPOST Saturday | 28.08.2021 12 Central Govt Being Run “Kerala Reports Over 30,000 SC Terms Filing Of By Big Corporates: BKU Sedition Cases On Regime Covid Cases For 3rd Consecutive Change As Disturbing Trend Leader Rakesh Tikait Agenceis plea saying that he had been the Day; Positivity Rate At 19.22% head of the police academy in Agenceis BKU leader said they raised the iling of sedition cases when the state and look at his conduct, price by 5 paise per kilogramme. regimes change is a disturb- he has been absconding. CHANDIGARH: Bharatiya Kisan The government will have to re- Fing trend, the Supreme Court No relief such as protection Union leader Rakesh Tikait on scind the three farm laws and give said on Thursday while granting from arrest should be granted to Friday alleged the Centre was a legal guarantee for minimum protection from arrest to the sus- him, Rohatgi argued. ‘pro-corporate’ which is why has support price, Tikait said, adding pended Director of Chhattisgarh We will consider the sedition not been holding talks with farm- the farmers protesting at Delhi’s Police Academy against whom case. This is a very disturbing ers protesting the agri laws, but borders will not return to their two criminal cases of sedition trend and the police depart- asserted the agitators sitting at homes till their demands are met. and amassing of disproportion- ment itself is responsible for Delhi’s borders will return home He said Prime Minister ate assets have been filed by the this... Do not say this that your only when their demands are met. Narendra Modi had promised state government. client (Singh) was fair, your cli- Tikait, who was here to gal- that farmers’ income will double "State of affairs in the country ent must have acted as per the vanise support for the ‘Kisan in 2022. is sad," said a bench headed by directions of the government of Mahapanchayat’ to be held at “We will also publicize this Chief Justice N V Ramana. the day..., the bench observed. Muzaffarnagar in Uttar Pradesh and sell our produce at double Gurjinder Pal Singh, the Dwivedi also opposed granting on September 5, said the farmers’ rates from January 1, so the 1994-batch IPS officer who had any relief to the suspended po- agitation was not just against the government makes arrange- served as the IG of Raipur, Durg lice officer saying that the probe three contentious Central agri ments accordingly,” Tikait said and Bilaspur during the earlier agency has found disproportion- laws but also to save the country. sarcastically. BJP rule, was initially booked ate assets nine times more than “This agitation has been going He also alleged that the in the disproportionate assets the known sources of his income. on for nine months and the gov- Central government was bent case following raids at his prem- Senior lawyer Vikas Singh, ernment has not held talks since upon systematically destroying ises by state's Anti-Corruption representing the suspended January 22. We have repeatedly the manner in which farmers Bureau (ACB) and Economic police officer in the assets case, said that this government is being grow different crops. Offences Wing (EOW). sought protection against any run by big corporates. That is why “Under pressure from the sug- Another case of sedition was possibility of the arrest. they are not talking to us,” he said. ar lobby, they will import sugar Agenceis from 18.03 on August 26. Currently, there are 1,95,254 invoked against him later on the Recently, the Chhattisgarh Tikait also accused the gov- and destroy sugarcane growers. "Out of those found infected persons under treatment in the grounds of his alleged involvement High Court has refused to quash ernment of selling off public They will do the same to farmers THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Kerala today, 144 reached the state state. The health department said in promoting enmity and hatching the sedition case against the of- sector enterprises. growing pulses,” Tikait alleged. continued to report over 30,000 from outside while 31,281 con- there are 353 wards across 70 lo- a conspiracy against government. ficer who moved the top court “But they say these are being The BKU leader also dubbed cases for the third consecutive tracted the disease from their cal self government bodies where The bench expressed displea- against the order. Chhattisgarh given on lease. Will one day they the Right to Fair Compensation day on Friday and showed an contacts. The sources of infec- the weekly infection population sure over the trend of filing of government had moved the top give Parliament on lease too?” and Transparency in Land increased Test Positivity Rate, tion of 1,260 are yet to be traced. ratio was above eight per cent. sedition cases just after senior ad- court by filing caveats in the he posed. Acquisition, Rehabilitation while 179 deaths took the the Among the infected are 116 The steady rise in cases had vocate F S Nariman made opening matter seeking hearing if any or- About the Centre’s decision and Resettlement (Haryana death count to 20,313. health workers, " the minister seen Union Home Secretary Ajay submissions on behalf of Singh, der is passed on his plea. to hike the minimum price that Amendment) Bill, 2021, passed The state logged 32,801 said in a release. Bhalla review the situation with saying the gentleman has served According to the police, the mills have to pay to sugarcane by the state assembly earlier this cases today, up from 30,007 on Among the districts, top officials on Thursday and the as the Additional Director General documents recovered during the growers by Rs 5 per quintal, the week as “anti-farmer”. PTI Thursday. The figure was 31,445 Malappuram reported the high- steps taken to contain the alarm- of Police (ADGP) and was acting as ACB/EOW raids revealed that cases on August 25. est number of cases (4,032), ing graph of the virus in the state. the Director of the Police Academy Singh was allegedly involved in The number of samples tested followed by Thrissur 3,953 and The central government had and now the proceedings under promoting enmity and hatching in the last 24 hours increased Ernakulam 3,627, Kozhikode said that the southern state section 124A (sedition) of the IPC a conspiracy against the estab- Boy, 16, Flees Home to 1,70,703, health minister 3,362 and Kollam 2,828. is the only one reporting over have been initiated against him. lished government and public Veena George said, compared to Meanwhile 18,573 persons re- one lakh active COVID-19 cases, This is a very disturbing trend in representatives and was booked 1,66,397 on Thursday. cuperated from the disease on while four states have 10,000 to the country and the police depart- under sedition charges. After Spending The Test Positivity Rate stood Friday, taking the total cured in one lakh active cases and 31, less ment is also responsible for this... Singh was booked under IPC at 19.22 per cent, an increase the state to 37,30,198. than 10,000 active cases. When a political party is in power, sections 124-A (sedition) and 153- police officials take the side of the A (promoting enmity between dif- `10 Lakh To Play PUBG particular (ruling) party. ferent groups on grounds of reli- Then when another new party gion, race, place of birth, residence, I Know Lot Of Things, Will Bring Out Cases comes into power, the govern- language, etc) of the IPC at Raipur's ment initiates action against the City Kotwali Police Station. Step By Step: Narayan Rane Warns Shiv Sena police officials. This needs to be He has sought the case be stopped, it said. handed over to the CBI or other MUMBAI: In a veiled warn- The bench, which also com- independent agencies to ensure a ing to the ruling Shiv Sena in prised Justice Surya Kant, directed fair probe. The director of the state Maharashtra, Union minister the Congress-led state govern- police academy was suspended on and BJP leader Narayan Rane, ment not to arrest Singh till fur- July 5 after the ACB/EOW, on June who is locked in a bitter fight ther orders in either of the cases. 29, registered an FIR under the with it, on Friday said he knew a Issue notice in both the mat- Prevention of Corruption Act in con- lot of things about the party and ters returnable after four weeks. nection with the disproportionate its leaders and would bring out Learned Senior counsel appear- assets he had allegedly amassed. cases "step by step". ing for the State of Chhattisgarh The ACB/EOW, which carried Without taking anybody's accept and waive formal notice a three-day search at around 15 name, he said he knew who had on behalf of the said State. In the locations linked to Singh from asked whom to throw acid on meantime, the State is directed July 1 to 3, claimed to have dis- brother's wife. not to arrest the petitioner in both covered movable and immovable Agenceis the police registered a case of Mr Rane was speaking at a ral- the matters until further orders. assets worth around Rs 10 crore. kidnapping and a search was ly in Ratnagiri district as a part of The petitioner is directed to During the raid at the official resi- Mumbai: A 16-year-old boy ran launched, the official said. his 'Jan Ashirwad Yatra'. participate in the inquiry/inves- dence of Singh, torn pieces of paper away from home in the western During the probe, the boy's Earlier this week, he had made "What did one achieve by arrest- Minister in 1999. However, in tigation and fully cooperate with were also found from the backyard suburb of Jogeshwari after his parents informed the police that remarks against Maharashtra ing a Union Minister? I will bring 2005, he was expelled from the investigating agency without of the house. When the pieces were parents reprimanded him for the teenager had been addicted Chief Minister Uddhav out cases step by step." the Sena for "anti-party activi- fail, the bench said in the order. rearranged, serious and sensitive allegedly spending 10 lakh to PUBG since last month, and Thackeray, which kicked up "A Sena boy - Varun Sardesai ties". After that he joined the The state government was contents were found to be written through online transactions for while playing on the mobile a row and led to his arrest on - had come outside my home (in Congress and stayed there till represented by senior advo- and typed on it, the FIR said. playing PUBG, police said on phone, he spent 10 lakh from Tuesday before his release a few Mumbai) and threatened me. If 2017. PromotedListen to the lat- cates Mukul Rohatgi and Rakesh These papers contained ob- Friday. his mother's bank account to get hours later. The episode had he comes next time, he won't go est songs, only on JioSaavn.com Dwivedi and lawyer Sumeer Sodhi. jectionable comments against The police subsequently an ID and virtual currency to sparked off clashes between Shiv back," the former Maharashtra After quitting the Congress, At the outset, Nariman said the leaders of reputed political par- traced the runaway teen to play the game, he said. Sena and BJP supporters. Chief Minister added. he launched the Maharashtra issue of custodial interrogation of ties along with detailed plans of Mahakali Caves area in Andheri When the parents found out "I have worked with them for Mr Sardesai is a leader of the Swabhiman Paksha in October the police officer does not arise as conspiracy. Besides, secret as- (east) on Thursday afternoon about the online transaction, 39 years, I know a lot of things. I Yuva Sena, the youth wing of the 2017. In 2018, he declared support the charge sheet has already been sessments related to representa- and sent him back to his parents, they scolded the boy, following know who asked whom to throw Shiv Sena. The Yuva Sena work- for the BJP and was elected to the filed. The officer was once called tives and candidates of different an official said. which he wrote a letter and left acid on his own brother's wife. ers had protested outside Mr Rajya Sabha on that party's nomi- by the present Chief Minister and assembly constituencies along The incident came to light the home, the official said. What kind of 'sanskar' is it?" the Rane's bungalow in Mumbai on nation. In October 2019, he merged asked to help in taking action with comments on serious issues on Wednesday evening, after With the help of informants BJP leader said on Friday. Tuesday over his remarks. his party with the BJP. He was made against the former Chief Minister, of concerned area were also writ- the boy's father approached and technical analysis, the crime In a veiled attack on Uddhav Mr Rane, who started off his the Union Minister for Micro, Small he said. ten. The papers contained critical the MIDC police station with branch team managed to trace the Thackeray, who is also the presi- political career as a Shiv Sena and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Senior advocate Mukul comments on several govern- a missing person's complaint, boy, who was sent back to his par- dent of Shiv Sena, Mr Rane said, worker, became the state Chief last month in the cabinet reshuffle. Rohatgi, appearing for the state ment schemes, policies, social and since the boy was a minor, ents after counselling, he added. government, opposed Singh's and religious issues, it said.

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