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Vaccine shortage a serious Priyanka Chopra Jonas IPL 2021: Jason Behrendorff issue, not an Utsav: Rahul to present at 2021 BAFTA replaces Josh Hazlewood in Gandhi slams PM’s idea awards Chennai Super Kings Squad e-paper: www.topnewsjk.in RNI No. JKENG/ 2010/39369 Regd. No. JK- 435 Vol.-12 Issue-98 Pages-12 Rs.-2/- BRIEFLY J&K integral part of country; India doesn”t need Tourists coming to Former J&K Chief Minister Fire guts two unasked for advice: Vice President Naidu Kashmir by road will Omar Abdullah buildings in JAMMU, Apr 9 (Agencies): Jammu studying is an integral part of India,” and Kashmir is an integral part of the vice president told the students. undergo tests tested Corona India and the country is capable “And we are of the opinion we are Pulwama sub SRINAGAR, Apr 9 (Agen- of solving its own problems, Vice capable of solving our problems. No followed strictly while positive cies): All travelers coming jail President M Venkaiah Naidu said country for that matter has any busi- dealing with the tourists, SRINAGAR, Apr 9 to Kashmir by road shall here Friday, asking other nations to ness to interfere or make comments he said. (Agencies): Former SRINAGAR, Apr 9 undergo corona virus tests “confine themselves to their domestic on the internal affairs of another Asad urged the tourism Jammu & Kashmir Chief (Agencies): Two single- in Kulgam district, an offi- storey buildings, one problems” rather than giving unsolic- country or any other country.” stakeholders to ensure Minister Omar Abdul- cial said on Thursday. housing Vocational ited advice to India. In his nearly half-an-hour speech, proper sanitation and lah has tested Corona Srinagar Deputy Com- Training Centre and On his first Jammu and Kashmir he said, “We all believe in democra- hygiene in all hotels. positive on Friday. missioner Mohammed another a plumbing lab visit since the August 2019 abroga- cy and civilization. If you are really The deputy commissioner Omar tweeted: “For Aijaz Asad chaired a meet- in sub-jail Pulwama, tion of Article 370, without naming civilised you are not expected to inter- asked the hoteliers to keep a year I did my best to ing to review the corona were gutted in a fire any country or individual, he said need not worry about us,” he said, fere in the affairs of any other coun- two rooms available for dodge this damn virus virus situation, a spokes- incident, officials said some people from the neighbourhood addressing the 3rd and the 4th annual try. I am very clear about it.” isolation of tourists in case but it’s finally caught person said. on Friday. always try to create problems and dis- convocation of the Indian Institute of He said this part of the country is they test positive. up with me. I tested Asad said the testing for They said fire erupted turbances because they do not want Management (IIM) here. very beautiful and so are the people Dr Gazalla, the incharge positive for #COVID- travelers coming by road in two buildings at the India to progress. Union minister Jitendra Singh and who need to have peace. COVID-19 testing at Sri- 19 this afternoon. I’m shall be started in Lower sub jail in Drussu and “My advice to some friends who are J&K Lt Governor Manoj Sinha also “Peace is the prerequisite for prog- nagar Airport, deliberated completely asymptotic. Munda area in a couple of before the flames could trying to give unasked advice to us in attended the function, during which ress. If you have tension, you cannot on the importance of vac- Based on medical advice days as this would help in be brought under con- between and make commentaries to degrees were awarded to 148 MBA pay attention. This has to be under- cination. I’m self-isolating at containing the spread of trol, both the buildings confine themselves to their domestic graduates who have successfully stood by one and all. That is why Various tourism stake- home & monitoring my virus in the Valley. were completely dam- problems. We are capable of taking completed their courses. peace is very much required,” he said. holders from Srinagar, parameters like oxygen aged. The deputy commissioner care of our own problems and they “My dear youngsters, where you are The Gulmarg, Pahalgam and saturation levels etc.” nTurn to page 9 said mass vaccination of The cause of the fire Sonamarg also attended Pertinently, Omar hotel staff, drivers, house- was not immediately the meeting. on Wednesday took known and police con- boat staff and others shall 808 Covid-19 The tourism players his first dose of the tinued to investigate be started across all tourist raised various demands, Covid-19 vaccine at it, a police officer told 7 terrorists gunned down by security cases, 4 deaths destinations. including hiring of separate Sher-I-Kashmir Insti- news agency.He said A special training pro- reported in hotel accommodation for tute of Medical Sciences that computers and gramme shall be conduct- isolation of infected tour- (SKIMS) in Srinagar. laptops besides other forces in two different encounters J&K ed for the staff members ists, permission to tourists machines in these two SRINAGAR, Apr 9 (Agen- Gazwat-ul-Hind Chief Farooq Abdullah who Top News Report to ensure that all standard to the valley only buildings were dam- cies): In the Union Territory Imtiyaz Shah have been tested positive operating procedures are nTurn to page 9 aged. of Jammu and Kashmir, killed at Nowbugh Tral in JAMMU, Apr 9: nTurn to page 9 seven terrorists among Awantipora area of south Jammu & Kashmir Burglars terror outfit Ansar Gazwat- Kashmir’s Pulwama dis- reported 808 new ul-Hind chief were gunned trict this morning. Covid-19 cases while NIA files supplementary chargesheet loot eight down by security forces in DGP J&K Dilbag Singh four more people died shops in two different encounters said Both the ongoing due to the virus in the in south Kashmir since last Ops at Shopian & Tral are last 24 hours, officials in KLF narco-terror case over. 5 terrorists in first Kangan evening. operation on the basis of said on Friday. NEW DELHI, Apr 9 Drugs and Psychotropic The investigation has & 2 in second operation In the first encounter, specific input about the Among the fresh (Agencies): The National Substances Act (NDPS) revealed that charge-sheet- SRINAGAR, Apr 9 neutralised. 7 AK & 2 pis- five terrorists were killed presence of terrorists in cases, 283 were Investigative Agency (NIA) Act, 1985 and section 17 of ed accused Rajender Singh (Agencies): Burglars in Shopian encounter that tols recovered. With these reported from Jammu decamped with cash the town. filed a supplementary UA (P) Act. was instrumental in sell- started yesterday after- encounters & elimination Division and 525 from and other items from Meanwhile, in another charge-sheet in Khalistan The case arose out of ing the smuggled heroin in noon, after a joint team of of 7 terrorists, terror group Kashmir Valley, taking at least eight shops in encounter , two terrorists Liberation Force (KLF) Tarsikka Police Station India, while Parminder Pal J&K Police and security Ansar Gazwat Ul Hind the total count to Kangan area of central among terror outfit Ansar narco-terror case in NIA in Amritsar (Rural) in an Singh had played impor- forces launched a search wiped out in Kashmir. Kashmir’s Ganderbal 136470. Special Court in Mohali in FIR registered under sec- tant role in channelizing the district last night, Punjab against Amritsar tions 21 and 29 of NDPS proceeds through hawala reports said. Man held resident Rajender Singh, Act relating to seizure of from India to Dubai. Quoting officials, Injured Territorial Army man succumbs Parminder Pal Singh and 500 grams of Heroin and Jasmeet Singh Hakimza- news agency reported Jasmeet Singh Hakimzada. proceeds of drugs about da, a Dubai based interna- that a case under with grenade SRINAGAR, Apr 9 (Agencies): A cumbed to his injuries at GMC. On Thursday, NIA filed Rs 1,20,000 on May 31, tional drugs smuggler and relevant sections has Territorial Army man, who was on Medical Superintendent of GMC a supplementary charge- 2020, from accused Jajbir money launderer further been registered in the in Doda leave and shot at by unidentified Anantnag, Dr. Muhammad Iqbal Sofi sheet in KLF Narco-Terror Singh Samra and two other transferred the funds to concerned police sta- gunmen in Bijbehara area of Anant- said that the injured was declared JAMMU, Apr 9 (Agencies): case in the NIA Special accused persons. NIA had entities based in Pakistan tion and that the police nag, succumbed to his injuries on brought dead. Jammu and Kashmir police Friday Court, Mohali, Punjab re-registered the case and to further the activities of was investigating the Friday afternoon. Medical Superintendent SDH Bijb- arrested a local man alongwith a against Rajender Singh, taken up the investigation. banned terrorist organisa- details of stolen prop- Police officials said that unidenti- hhera, Dr MS Tulla had told KNO hand grenade in Doda district of Parminder Pal Singh, and Earlier, after completion tion KLF. He along with erty. fied shot at a TA man identified as that the man has critical head injury Jasmeet Singh Hakimzada, of the investigation, NIA Harmeet Singh, Pakistan- Jammu region. The heist created an Mohammed Saleem Akhoon, son of and was referred to GMC Anantnag (both originally residents had filed a charge sheet based self-styled Chief of Officials said that the man was atmosphere of anger Ghulam Hassan Akhoon of Jablipora for treatment. of New Delhi but current- against 10 accused persons Khalistan Liberation Force held during an operation in Doda. among locals who Bijbehara following which he was Pertinently, the area has been ly located in Dubai) under in the case under various (KLF) have been instru- “During his search, a hand grenade demanded a stern immediately shifted to SDH Bijbh- cordoned off and a massive search sections 120B IPC, sections sections of IPC, NDPS Act mental in running action against the cul- was recovered from his posses- hera in a critical condition. operation has been launched to nab 25, 27A and 29 of Narcotic and UA(P) Act. nTurn to page 9 prits. sion,” police officials said The injured TA man, however, suc- the attackers. They said that brother of the COVID-19: 7 arrested man is reportedly living ‘Beats logic’: MBBS students in Pakistan and after recovering Jammu has emerged as education hub of north Dry & pleasant weather in hand grenade from his possession, Kashmir test positive at he has been booked in a case under FIR number 34/2021 under rel- India: Union Minister Jitendra Singh J&K for next week: MeT evant sections of law. doctors’ body says GMC Anantnag JAMMU, Apr 9 here. SRINAGAR, Apr 9 range. “We are further investigating the ANANTNAG, Apr (Agencies): Union Min- Singh, who repre- (Agencies): Weather Traffic officials are matter,” they said. night curfew won’t 9 (Agencies): At least ister Jitendra Singh on sents Udhampur- remained dry and pleas- having a tough time regu- seven MBBS students Friday said Jammu Kathua constituency of ant in J&K on Friday as lating the traffic of visitors stop COVID spread were tested Covid-19 No Fajr, Isha region has emerged Jammu and Kashmir in the Meteorological (MeT) to the garden these days positive at Government as the education hub parliament, said north department forecast fair as both tourists and locals SRINAGAR, Apr 9 Medical Collage (GMC) prayers at Jamia of north India over the India”s first biotech weather in J&K during the want to visit the garden (Agencies): With the Anantnag during a last seven years after park is coming up in next seven days. before the tulip bloom imposition of night mass sampling drive Masjid Sgr in Narendra Modi took Kathua besides several “Weather remained dry ends. curfew in Jammu and on Friday. over as the country”s engineering colleges. in J&K and Ladakh on Unless the weather Kashmir, Doctors The seven MBBS stu- Ramadhan, says prime minister. government medical “All this has hap- Friday and it is expected remains dry and fair, the Association Kashmir dents whose samples He said projects sanc- colleges within a range pened in the last seven to stay like this during tulip flower does not last (DAK) on Friday said were taken today Auqaf tioned simultaneously of 10 to 20 km as well as years and we owe it to the next 7 days. We are more than 20 days. the move won’t stop tested positive for for Jammu and Sri- north India”s first ever the central government not expecting any major Srinagar had 4.6, Pahal- the spread of Covid-19 COVID-19, Principal gam minus 0.1 and Gul- SRINAGAR, Apr 9 (Agencies): nagar have taken off in teaching department headed by Modi,” he change during this infection. of the College, Dr. marg minus 2.5 degrees The management of Jamia Majid the winter capital but of space technology by said, adding one the period”, an official of the “It beats logic to Showkat Geelani said. Celsius as the minimum here in Srinagar has decided that are languishing in the ISRO in central Univer- largest stadiums in the MeT department said. have restrictions at He said students there shall be no congregational valley owing to “pecu- sity Jammu,” the minis- country is also coming Scores of people are temperature Friday. tested positive for night when most of Fajr and Isha prayers at the Masjid liar circumstances” ter of state in the Prime up in Jammu region these days visiting the Leh town of Ladakh had COVID-19 have been the crowds are during during the holy month of Ramad- there. Minister”s office said. named after former Tulip Garden in Srinagar minus 1.2, Kargil minus advised to self-isolate the day,” said DAK han. “Jammu today has He was speaking at finance minister Arun where lakhs of tulips in 2.6 and Drass minus 7.4 and convey their President and influ- virtually emerged as the third fourth con- Jaitley besides a water bloom have added a magi- as the night’s lowest tem- close contacts to get Auqaf Jamia Masjid member told enza expert Dr Nisar ul the education hub of vocation of the Indian sports complex at cal tinge to the pictur- perature. themselves tested for the news agency that the decision Hassan. north India. We have Institute of Manage- Mansar in Udhampur. esque garden situated by Jammu city had 14.7, COVID-19, he added. has been taken in wake of the gov- “One wonders how IIMs, IITs, Indian Insti- ment (IIM) presided “The stadium is next the banks of the Dal Lake Katra 14.1, Batote 7.5, He advised people to ernment’s decision about impose if night curfew will tute of Mass Commu- over by Vice President to only Ahmedabad and on the foothills of Banihal 5.8 and night curfew n nTurn to page 9 nTurn to page 9 nication, AIIMS, three M Venkaiah Naidu nTurn to page 9 the Zabarwan mountain nTurn to page 9 Turn to page 9 Top News of J&K 2 OBITUARIES Jammu, Friday, April 09, 2021 Top News of J&K Jammu, Friday, April 09, 2021 LOCAL / ADVT 3 Horticulture Deptt organises farmers NC wishes speedy recovery Sat Sharma releases Dogri to Omar Abdullah Music Video on Maa Bawe Wali awareness camp at Mallah Top News Report Sajjad Ahmed Kichloo, Top News Report Syed Mushtaq Ahmed JAMMU, Apr 9: Provin- Bukhari, Babu Ram Pal, JAMMU, Apr 9: Depart- cial President Devender Javed Ahmed Rana, Qazi ment of horticulture block Singh Rana and senior Jalal Ud Din, Brij Mohan Khour under the chair- National Conference lead- Sharma, Th. Kashmira manship of director horti- ers today wished speedy Singh, Bushan Lal Bhat, culture Jammu Ram Savak recovery to the party Vice Jugal Mahajan, Khalid (KAS) today organised President Omar Abdullah, Najeeb Suharawardy, Ajaz farmers awareness camp at who has tested COVID-19 Jan, Haji Mohd Hussain, panchayat Mallah wherein positive. T.S Wazir, Jagjeevan Lal, large number of progres- “Our prayers are with Bimla Luthra, Deepender sive farmers participated. with our beloved leader Kour, Vijay Laxami Dutta, Top News Report the ARJ productions and every stream. He also stated Present on the occasion and wish his fast recov- Satwant Kour Dogra, team for the launch of the that every talent in Jammu ery”, senior National Surinder Singh Bunty, were DDC Bushan Kumar JAMMU, Apr 9: Former music video and said that it and Kashmir needs to be has been consulted. ethylene and is, however, Conference leaders said Vijay Lochan, Abdul Gani Bral, Sarpanch Mallah State President BJP and Ex is indeed a pious day for all boosted and he appealed to He further stated this is full of harmful problems. in a joint statement issued Teli, Anil Dhar, Mohinder Naresh paul, Panch Kris- Minister Sat Sharma (CA) of us that such a holy music the Government of Jammu start of mango season and CCI Jammu Vikas Anand from Sher-e-Kashmir Singh, S. Gurdeep Singh han lal and other PRI mem- released Dogri music video video is being released and and Kashmir and LG Manoj crop is still in flowering also awarded farmers of Bhavan. Sasan, Dr. Gagan Bhagat, bers along with the repre- “Baawe Waaliye Tere Baare this video will definitely Sinha to promote the tal- stage and so if all farmers schemes of department. They also prayed for Sawarn Latta, Prem Sagar sentatives from SKUAST Baare Jaa” portrayed on create a holy atmosphere ented youngsters all across take care of such things DLSMS Entomology Dr the good health of Omar Aziz, Dilshad Malik, Jammu, NAFED and pri- Baawe Wali Mata by ARJ and will encourage other UT so that youngsters in right from the beginning Sanjeev Kumar also deliv- Abdullah, hoping that he Reeta Gupta, G.H Malik, vate companies. productions. The song was talented youngsters to pro- Jammu and Kashmir do not the fruits can be exported ered lecture on manage- will continue to guide the Pardeep Bali,. Dharam- Speaking on the occa- released in the presence mote our religion, he said. feel neglected, he added. to different states and out- ment of insect pest in fruit party and lead the people veer Singh Jamwal, Som sion Director Horticulture of production team, BJP He also said that such a tal- The production team side India as well. crops. of Jammu and Kashmir Nath Khajuria, Tanveer discussed health benefits Mandal President Raveesh ented team of youngsters thanked the Former BJP Chief horticulture officer DLSMS phonology Dr with renewed vigour. Ahmed Kichloo, Pyare of fruits for healthy living Mengi, District General have taken an initiative to President for the release Jammu Sarabjeet Singh Sandeep Gupta also award- The NC leaders Lal Sharma, Naresh Bittu, that can only be achieved Secretary Karan Sharma promote the things of reli- of the music video and also awarded farmers ed farmers of organic cul- expressed satisfaction over Mohinder Gupta, Ajeet by following the applica- and UT General Secretary gious importance and they also thanked Sufi singer that the health benefits of tural practices to be adopt- the party President Dr Kumar Sharma, Romy tion of proper spray sched- Mahila Morcha Urvashi must be encouraged by all Payal Dogra for team coor- fruits depend on how they ed for production of fruits Farooq Abdullah getting Khajuria, Sunil Verma, ules that have minimum Gupta. Five minute song was so that they can take up their dination. Raveesh Mengi are ripened and the best that can fetch better price to discharged from the hos- Shafayat Ahmed Khan, residual effects and elabo- released by BJP leader with work to heights which will appealed to the youngsters course will be to allow the farmers in the market. pital after successful treat- Bhushan Uppal, Bagh rated that fruits like man- chants of “Jai Maa Baawe give a boost to our culture to place their efforts on them to ripen naturally DDC and Sarpanch mallah ment of COVID-19 and Hussain Rathore, Sardar goes apples grapes have Waali”. Singer Akash Ran- as well. things which can boost their and the most commonly appreciated the efforts of prayed for his complete Sucha Singh, Ashok Singh harmful effects on health geela, Music Director Kumar He stated that there are talent in various streams. used chemical is called eth- the horticulture depart- recovery from the virus. Manhas, Dr Shamshad if such things are not taken Gourav, Camera Man Raj still some evils in our soci- District President BJYM ephon (2-chloroethylphos- ment for conducting such Prominent among Shan, Shamima Begum, proper care off. He stated Kumar and Director-Editor ety who are trying to dete- Reetiz khajuria, Mandal phonic acid) which is safer a fruitful camp in the far- those who prayed for Ashok Dogra, M.K Yogi. that today’s programme Rahul Dutta along with the riorate our culture but with Presidents BJYM Lovely and ethylene production flung area of Khour block. the speedy recovery Rashida Begum, Nar is on production of qual- production team were also the efforts of such people Singh & Aman singh Chib, is enhanced which results All the SOPs for COVID-19 of Mr Omar Abdullah Singh, Ch. Rehmat Ali, ity mangoes that will have present on the occasion. like ARJ productions and Sumanyu Gupta, Balbir in faster ripening whereas were followed and people included Ajay Kumar Daljeet Sharma, Tarshem minimum residual effects Speaking on the occasion, team, goodness still pre- Singh Malheria and several another chemical that is were imparted awareness Sadhotra, Surjeet Singh Khullar, Rajeev Gupta, and safe for consumption Sat Sharma congratulated vails and overpowers evil in others were present. and for that experts from regularly used calcium car- regarding COVID-19 Pan- Salathia, Sardar Harbans Iftkhair Choudhary, Jatin different institutions like bide produces acetylene, demic. Vote of thanks was Singh, Rattan Lal Gupta, Bhat, Rakesh Singh Raka, Skuast, Apeda NABARD which is a substitute of delivered by HDO Khour. Sheikh Bashir Ahmed Ravi Dogra and others. Remove age barriers, make vaccination Bhagat demands CBI inquiry mandatory for all: Shiv Sena of PHE Dept Kishtwar Top News Report for laying of water pipes and the out going SEs/ Execu- tive Engineers, AEEs, JEs KISHTWAR, Apr 9: A and other some high ups Prominent Political Leader are involved in the Nehar and Social Activist of Dis- Naigadh Nallaha water trict Kishtwar Ajeet Bhagat supply scandal which has alleged the misappropration caused huge lass to the state of funds in Public Health exchequre. that there is an Engineering PHE depart- acute shortage of drinking ment Division Kishtwar. water in Kishtwar and its humble submission to lay adjoining areas. down the following few That the properties of all lines for your kind sympa- out going SEs, Executive Top News Report view the sudden surge in cases during this thetic consideration please. Engineer, AEEs, JEs be ongoing second wave with reportedly new That the Public Health checked as they have made JAMMU, Apr 9: Shiv Sena Bala Saheb Thac- strains of the virus, it has become inevitable Engineering PHE Division huge property worth crores keray, Jammu and Kashmir unit has demand- for each and every person to get vaccinated. Kishtwar drawn Lakhs of of rupees and the case may ed that COVID-19 vaccination be made com- He appealed to the Prime Minister Narendra rupees for the maintenace of kindly be forward to Central pulsory for one and all irrespective of the age Modi, to immediately remove the age limits demaged at various places Bureau investigation (CBI), barriers set by the government. fixed by the government and declare COVID- in town Kishtwar in particu- Anti Corruption Bureau Addressing a press conference here today, 19 vaccination mandatory for all irrespective lar an in villages in general ACB and Crime Branch. the Shiv Sena Bala Saheb Thackeray President of the age group to which they belong. Sahni there is acute shortage of it is therefore requested Manish Sahni expressed serious concern over said that this has become inevitable as once drinking water in the area to kindly investigate the the rapid increase in daily count of fresh posi- again, the people stand gripped in fear due to for which the people have mater as the department tive cases of CORONA-19 infection reported the upcoming crisis situation but at the same to fetch drinking water after concerned has also drawn not only across the nation but in Jammu and time it is a matter of great satisfaction and covering long distance. Lakhs of rupees against Kashmir Union Territory too. While appealing relief that vaccination against the dreadful The funds utilized on survey heads it is further to the people of Jammu to strictly follow the infection is going on in full swing and till now Nehar Naigadh Nallaha requested that all the Staff SOPs issued by the government, Sahni said adequate stocks of the vaccine are available to water supply scheme have of Public Health Engineer- that they must ensure that they go out of their the people in the Jammu and Kashmir Union been misapprated which is ing PHE Division Kishtwar/ homes only when it is necessary and in case Territory. Meanwhile, lauding the Lieutinant amounting to crores rupees Sub Division Kishtwar be they go anywhere outside home they must Governor’s significant decisions pertaining to this bungling has caused reshuffled so that the Nehar take all the necessary precautions including prevention of spread of the deadly virus, the due to the corrupt officials Naigadh Nallaha Water proper wearing of masks, using sanitizers Shiv Sena President appealed to the admin- of Public Health Engineer- Supply Scheme could be besides maintaining the requisite social dis- istration to act tough against those violating ing PHE Division District completed at an earliest. tancing. the COVID-19 SOPs issued by the government Kishtwar who are deputed Moreover, he made a fervent appeal to the from time to time. people who are eligible as per their age criteria Many Shiv Sena leaders including Manish fixed by the government to get themselves Sahni get the Covid vaccination Today. On Covid- 19 vaccination drive vaccinated against the deadly corona virus at this occasion Gen Secretary Vikas Bakshi, Sr their nearest vaccination centres. vice President Harsh Kumar Gupta , Secretary conducts at Nandpur However, Sahni asserted that keeping in Balwant Singh were present. Samvedna Organises Ayushman Camp at DSWO Speaking on the Occa- sion TSWO Manjeet Singh also Applauded the work of Samvedna Society for helping the staff of DSWO Jammu to get their name enrolled in Ayushman Health Insurance. Top News Report per health guidelines age Speaking on the Occa- group of 45 & above per- sion Keshav Chopra said JAMMU, Apr 9: As spe- sons being taken for vacci- that Social Welfare Team cial Covid- 19 vaccina- nation under proper SOPs. Of Jammu has done lot of tion drive is conducted at Around 120 persons are work for the Weaker Sec- Health & wellness centre receiving said dose per day tion of the Society, DSWO Nandpur, tehsil Ramgarh at nandpur health center. Top News Report Ajay Salaan (JKAS) and Office work done During Samba wherein first dose A number of villages Tehsil Social Welfare Offi- Covid 19 lockdown is of covid-19 vaccination situated at international JAMMU, Apr 9: Sam- cer Manjeet Singh. Commendable,so its a given to people is pro- border area is being vac- vedna Society Chairman Speaking on the Occasion little bit Contribution from vided. cinated. “Co-operation Keshav Chopra today DSWO Jammu Ajay Salaan Samvedna Society for the As per information from local people is good Organised Ayushman (JKAS)appreciated the Heroes of DSWO to get received from Dr. Lakh- point”said staff in charge. Bharat (Free Health Insur- Work of Samvedna Soci- Ayushman Health Card winder Singh, Block medi- However health staff at ance of 5 Lacs) Camp for ety and said that Organis- Benefits at their Door Step. cal officer that the vacci- Nandpur also doing exem- The Staff of DSWO (Dis- ing these camps provides Krishanu Khajuria, nation drive is going on plary job round the clock trict Social Welfare Office) real service to the Staff of Ravinder Singh, Kris- smoothly since 3/3/2021 working on Sundays and Jammu. DSWO at their office so that han Kumar, Gourav Suri, onwards in the area after all geztted holidays. Santi- The Camp was Inaugu- they should not go outside Randhir Singh and Sev- gearing up all the medi- zation, social distancing/ rated By District Social to enroll their names to get eral Others Were Enrolled cal staff in this special mask wearing is strictly Welfare Officer Jammu Health Insurance benefits. during Camp. operation. He told that as followed. Top News of J&K 4 OP-ED Jammu, Friday, April 09, 2021 Enlist the army to fight the Naxalites! EDITORIAL By Colonel ANIL A The leadership failure is 'turf battles' must come ATHALE (retd) so obvious that it needs no from the very top. repetition of an old adage, It is time to use the Indian t is time to use the 'There are no good or bad military's decades-long Indian military's battalions, only good or expertise in fighting insur- EDUCATIONAL 'Idecades-long exper- bad officers'. gency successfully in Naga- tise in fighting insurgency In a similar incident on land, Mizoram, Kashmir successfully,' advocates April 6, 2010, the Naxalites and Sri Lanka. Colonel Anil A Athale killed 73 paramilitary I am well aware that a PHILOSOPHY (retd). jawans. beginning was made by ven though nationalism as an ideol- The longest 500 metres This year's attack around establishing a counter- distance in India is between the same time is a grim insurgency and jungle ogy is endowed with an immensely North Block and South reminder that the Naxalite warfare school in Kanker Epowerful politico-emotive passion, Block in Delhi. menace is far from over. with the army's help. But as an educationist, have no hesitation in The twins just do not Such is the strength of that has not been enough. revealing its discontents. With educational meet when dealing with the Indian Police Service I visited the Naxalite the menace of Left Wing lobby that neither that affected areas in Chhatis- philosophy, as developed through a con- Extremism. 2007 attack nor the latest garh in 2006 and made rec- stant conversation with the ideals of Tagore There is no coordination one resulted in any heads ommendations in areas of and Krishnamurti, see a blind attachment or learning from each other. rolling nor a major re-think, psyops. The home ministry and the that is so necessary. The The first and foremost Central Reserve Police Force personnel carry the coffin of a paramilitary soldier to the doctrine of nationalism (and simulta- central paramilitary forces home ministry silo remains task is to establish the who lost his life in the April 4-5, 2021 encounter with the Naxalites. neous sanctification of the border and the dealing with the Naxalite unbreached. government's writ in the Army, or for that matter, the chronic sus- threat have been living and The time has come to con- affected areas. Currently, operating in a silo that is duct a thorough review of that presence is thin and picion of the ‘other’ or the ‘enemy’) as a impenetrable by common our strategy to deal with in many areas, the tribals hindrance; it obstructs the flow of creative sense. the Naxalite menace. think that the Naxalites are consciousness; and with some sort of At the current rate of 'suc- Imagine if such an inci- the government. cess', one wonders if we dent was to take place in Many so-called experts group narcissism, it doesn’t allow the mind will win this war even by Kashmir. After the Uri have been repeating the to be free, inclusive and accommodative. 2047 when we complete the terror attack in September mantra of the WHAM strat- And feel an existential/pedagogic need centenary of Independence. 2016 and the Pulwama egy -- Winning the Hearts to make this point because in contempo- The April 4, 2021 attack terror attack in Febru- And Minds. There is more by the Naxalites in the ary 2019, we revised our to it than merely building rary India, as the trend indicates, militant Sukma district of Chattis- basic strategy of defence to schools, providing electric- nationalism as an ideology - backed by gad resulted in 22 police- offence. ity, roads and hospitals. a narcissistic state, a deeply penetrated men being killed. The resultant change saw The Naxalites well under- Around 400 Naxalites surgical ground strikes and stand this and have had no organizational network, and loud media executed an ambush on a an airstrike on terrorist qualms in attacking and houses-seems to have invaded our con- section of a divided police bases. It is time we remove destroying the very infra- sciousness. The ‘victory’ of the nation with force numbering around the constraints on the use of structure of development. 1,100. The ambush site force against the Naxalites They have more than once its militaristic/unitary mission has to be was in an open area and as well. made clear that their aim is celebrated; and hence schools, colleges not thick jungles. The first logical step in not the welfare of the trib- and universities, as the recent reports from This ought to raise several this direction is to break als, but bringing about a Security personnel pay tribute to the soldiers killed by Naxalites on April 4-5, 2021 red flags. the silos between the min- revolution in the country Gujarat suggest, must celebrate the aboli- How did such a large istry of defence and armed to overthrow the current Else, how would 400 odd army experts in counter- defeat the Naxalites. We tion of Article 370, and assert once again gathering of Naxalites forces and the home minis- Constitution and State to be tribals gather together to insurgency and the police owe it to the victims of the that ‘Kashmir is the integral part of India’, escape surveillance devic- try and paramilitary forces. replaced by a Communist help the Naxals in attack leadership. Sukma massacre. es? Let the Naxalite problem one-party State. on the police forces! Will North and South Military historian Colonel even if local Kashmiris are silenced, and Why could a numerically be dealt as a 'national prob- It is a gross failure on part The very first step in this Block talk to each other Anil A Athale (retd) is a forced to live in perpetual fear psychosis. larger and better-equipped lem' and not as a home min- of the political forces to be exercise is to break the silo at least now? For on this former Chhatrapati Shivaji With one-dimensional nationalist thought, force not counter a smaller istry or police monopoly. able to convey this Naxal mentality and have exten- hinges the answer to the Chair Fellow at the United sive consultations between question of how best to Services Institute of India. there is no other possibility of reimagining Naxalite unit? The initiative to end the perfidy to the tribals. the world-the relationship between people, culture and land. Instead, all alternative voices are suspected, stigmatised and condemned as anti-national. The message Understanding the Depsang Imbroglio is clear. Education must control the mind, and transform us into loyal/disciplined sol- Brig Veteran Anil Tso Lake and is a legacy lenges. tion” where the route diers of the nation. This is dangerous. As Gupta of the past. Apart from the Apart from the varying bifurcates with one fork military commander level perception of the LAC, leading to PP10 to 12 and we internalise the collective ego of the he 11th round of talks, hectic diplomatic another peculiar factor the other fork leading to nation, we begin to deprive ourselves of parleys to diffuse the in the area is the Limit of PP13. When Indian patrols the finer faculties of learning, and appreci- India-China mili- tary talks to diffuse situation and restore nor- Patrol (LOP) which is in approach Y-Junction, the ating diverse possibilities of life. Take, for T malcy have also continued depth from the LAC. India PLA troops come in vehi- tension in Eastern Ladakh instance, cricket. As we reduce cricket into is likely to be held soon. with both sides com- and China differ on the cles from a nearby post some sort of war, and think that India must Ever since, the successful mitting to “maintaining alignment of LOP as well. and stop them from going win at any cost, it becomes exceedingly disengagement of troops peace and tranquility and The Chinese perception further up to the LOP. In difficult to appreciate good cricket-say, from the Lake Area and provide conditions for the of LOP is almost 20 km a quid pro quo, the Indian the creative skill of a Pakistani fast bowler the Kailash Range in Feb- progress of bilateral rela- beyond our perception troops prevent the PLA tions.” inside our territory. The troops to go ahead of the who can somehow unsettle the likes of ruary this year a stalemate Glacier. Located at the Virat Kohli. The fact is that we see every- exists as far as further dis- Not only that the foreign tensions in this area are bottleneck area to their ministers of the two coun- heights of 16-17000 feet not recent. The Chinese perceived LOP. thing through the prism of nationalism; engagement is concerned tries had a telephonic talk above sea level the area had intruded in the area in To ward off any threat we do not love cricket for its own beauty. from the areas of Hot provides good mobility Springs, Gogra, Demchok as well in the last week 2013, 2015 during the visit in the area, India has built Likewise, even techno-science becomes of February to review the to the armoured vehicles. of Xi Jinping and during up a strong force in the some sort of possession for the mighty and stopping of Indian Karakoram Pass and patrols in Depsang. Imme- situation and asserted 2017 Doklam crisis. area including armoured nation-state and its gospel of national- Sasser Law Pass, both diately after the disen- on restoration of peace The crux of the problem vehicles. The logistics ism. Hence, be it the surgical strike or and tranquility including strategically important to lies in both sides denying sustenance of such a large gagement was completed India located within its the spectacular space research: every- the 10th round of talks establishment of a hotline each other access to the force and to keep the thing mustenhance the glory of the nation, to remain in touch. The territory, are located on Patrolling Points (PPs) armoured fleet functional was held between the mil- its flanks. Much of these and intensify the ego of its messiah. Indian Foreign Minister located on the LOP. Earli- in extreme cold weather itary commanders of the plains, unknown to us, Furthermore, militant nationalism is two nations but it failed to had insisted on “early er Indian patrols had been is a herculean task. There- resolution of remaining have been under Chinese patrolling up to PP 11, 12, fore, the two sides need inseparable from militarism. To accept it arrive at any consensus as control since mid-1950s. blindly is to promote an aggressive / totali- far as further disengage- issues along the LAC 12A and 13 and had not to resolve differences in and disengagement at Daulat Beg Oldie (DBO) moved beyond that till the the area that can lead to tarian mind. It is like desensitising one- ment from the remain- is also located adjacent ing areas was concerned all friction points.” This perceived LAC. But lately, confidence building and self. Hence, you should not bother about was followed by a vir- to the plains. In 1962, the the PLA has been prevent- resumption of patrolling the agony of a Kashmiri Muslim because though the talks were Chinese occupied much of dubbed as “constructive” tual meeting of Working ing Indian troops from activities. Indian army she/he has already been reduced to a the Depsang plains west and both sides hoped for Mechanism of Consulta- even patrolling till these would also need to review number, an abstraction, an ‘enemy’ of the tion and Coordination of DBO with India left PPs and the phenomenon its plan to decide the opti- a fruitful outcome. A joint with a small bulge. The nation. The militaristic gaze has already statement issued by the on India China Border has become more pro- mum force level needed robbed him/her of the human essence. Affairs (WMCC) in the new road built by us to nounced after the Doklam to cater for any surprise two countries after the connect DBO with Shyok Or for that matter, you cannot prob- last week of March. It was stand-off. Unlike, the Chi- move by the Chinese. talks positively appraised and beyond is under lematise the militarisation of the human the disengagement from decided in the meeting to nese incursions in the Fin- It is reliably learnt that hold 11th round of talks observation of the Chinese gers Area (between Finger Indian troops are still in consciousness-the way its techniques Lake Area terming it a and remains vulnerable to of discipline disempower the inner self, significant step that would between the Corps Com- 4-8), the Chinese have not possession of a feature manders as early as pos- its artillery fire. The area physically moved into the in the Lake area that can and negate even the slightest trace of provide a good basis is strategically important for resolution of other sible “to further ease the area. This should set at prove as a ‘trump card” reflexivity; or the way bravery is equat- situation on the ground because China and Paki- rest the shouting brigade for hard bargaining with ed with hyper-masculine aggression. remaining issues along the stan can jointly threaten LAC in Western Sector. and jointly safeguard which had claimed that the Chinese to secure our It is not to say that there is something India with a pincer move- The disengagement the hard-won peace and the Chinese have occupied interests in the Depsang inherently wrong in one’s love for the stability in the border ment in a strategic col- the Depsang plains along plains. from the Depsang plains lusion and cut-off the local milieu one is born in. Yes, it is nat- is believed to be the bone areas.” All eyes are now with the incursions in ural, spontaneous and almost instinc- set on the 11th round and vital area from rest of the other areas. (The writer is a Jammu of contention since it is Ladakh. Conversely, India tive. For instance, the river that flows whether it would resolve The Indian patrols can based veteran, political not directly related to the can threaten Aksai Chin through my village, the vast paddy field last year’s aggression of the Depsang imbroglio? move in vehicles only commentator, colum- Why are the Chinese so and China Pakistan Eco- upto an area called “Bot- nist, security and stra- that people have been seeing since the Peoples Liberation nomic Corridor (CPEC) childhood, and the people around: the Army (PLA) in Galwan, sensitive to this area? tleneck” beyond which tegic analyst. The views The Depsang plains are though build up for any the movement is on foot. expressed are entirely per- language they speak, the symbols they Hot Springs, Gogra and large-scale offensive Fingers Area in Pangong sandwiched between the A kilo-meter or so beyond sonal. He can be contacted adhere to-I evolve a natural affinity. Aksai Chin and Siachen would pose serious chal- the bottleneck is “Y-Junc- at [email protected]) Top News of J&K Jammu, Friday, April 09, 2021 NATIONAL 5 Modi does ‘Hindu-Muslim’ every day: Mamata Night curfew, restrictions in KOLKATA, Apr 9 (Agencies): In yet another attack on the Prime EC issues notice to several states, cities to curb Minister, West Bengal Chief Minis- ter and Trinamool Congress supre- Mamat, asks her mo Mamata Banerjee has accused COVID surge in India him of dividing people on religious to explain Central NEW DELHI, Apr 9 curfew has been imposed The major events will be lines and playing the Hindu-Mus- Forces remark (Agencies): With COVID- in the national capital from postponed until April 30. lim card for vote bank. NEW DELHI, Apr 9 (Agen- 19 infections spreading at 10 pm to 5 am with imme- Odisha The West Bengal CM, who had cies): Mamata Banerjee has a faster rate in the second diate effect till April 30. The Odisha government got a notice from the Election Com- been asked today to explain wave, the authorities Punjab on Saturday announced mission, said, “It hardly matters comments during the Bengal have come up with city/ Chief Minister Cap- that night curfew would even if 10 show-cause notices are campaign allegedly telling district-specific lockdown- tain Amarinder Singh be imposed in 10 districts issued against me. I am telling people to "gherao" central like situations. Many states on Wednesday (April 7) with effect from April 5. everyone to vote together, there security forces, in a notice by have imposed a number extended the night curfew, Curfew has been imposed will be no division. How many The Election Commission of India against BJP star campaigner and the Election Commission, the of restrictions to curb the which is in place from 9 pm from 10 pm to 5 am in Sun- complaints have been filed against asked Mamata Banerjee to explain Prime Minister Narendra Modi, second in two days. COVID-19 spread. to 5 am, across the state. dergarh, Bargarh, Jharsu- Narendra Modi? He does Hindu- her stand by 10th April, regard- alleging that he often makes refer- She has been asked to reply On Thursday (April 8), The state has also banned guda, Sambalpur, Balan- Muslim every day so why EC is not ing her statements against central ences to Hindu and Muslim vote by 11 am tomorrow on her India recorded 1,26,789 political gatherings till gir, Nuapada, Kalahandi, taking any action.?’’ forces on 28th March & 7th April banks while delivering speeches. speech, which, the election fresh COVID-19 cases, April 30. Malkangiri, Koraput and She made these remarks while This is the second notice issued to "Why is that no complaint has body said, violated several taking the tally to Uttar Pradesh Nabarangpur districts. appealing to voters to vote for her her by Election Commission. been filed against Narendra Modi, sections of the model code as 1,29,28,574. As per the Night curfew has been Rajasthan party during a poll rally in West Election Commission of India who every day talks about Hindu well as the law. Bengal votes in Health Ministry data, over imposed in Lucknow, The Rajasthan govern- Bengal's Hooghly district. The TM issues notice to CM & TMC leader and Muslim)? How many com- the fourth round of eight-phase 685 deaths and 59,258 dis- Varanasi, Kanpur, Praya- ment has reportedly chief also came down heavily on Mamata Banerjee asking her to plaints have been lodged against elections tomorrow. charges were reported in graj, Gautam Buddha imposed night curfew the Union Home Minister saying, explain her stand by 10th April, those who had uttered the word The EC said prima facie, the the last 24 hours on Thurs- Nagar (Noida), Ghaziabad, from Monday (April 5) and the ECI is being run by Amit Shah. regarding her statements against 'mini Pakistan' during the Nandi- completely false, provocative day. The active caseload Bareilly and Meerut. ordered the closure of mul- The poll panel had on Wednes- Central Forces on 28th March & gram campaigns?" the CM said. and intemperate statements by has reached 9,10,319 while While most of the state is tiplexes and gymnasiums. day issued a notice to Banerjee for 7th April The TMC chief further said that Banerjee attempted to berate the death toll stands at free from restrictions, night The night curfew will violating the Model Code of Con- The TMC supremo, during her even after 100 complaints against and vilify central paramilitary 1,66,862 in the country. curfew have been imposed remain in force from 8 duct, after she allegedly urged the campaign in Domjur assembly her, she will not change her stand forces during the electoral pro- Amid the rising COVID- in Gautam Buddha Nagar pm to 6 am, in which food Muslim community to vote en seat, also sought to know why as she only appealed to people that cess. 19 cases across the country, (Noida) and Ghaziabad delivery will be allowed masse for the TMC. no complaint has been registered votes shouldn’t get divided. Prime Minister Narendra from 10 pm to 5 am, and while dining at restau- Modi, while holding a Lucknow Municipal Cor- rants and hotels has been meeting with Chief Minis- poration has ordered a prohibited. 18-yr old man ters on the current COVID- night curfew, starting from Chhattisgarh Amit Shah, JP Nadda to hold public 19 situation, said that there 9 pm to 6 am, from April 8 The Chhattisgarh gov- beaten to death will be no lockdown. He to April 16. ernment has announced over Petty Quarrel said that there is a need to Madhya Pradesh a lockdown in the Raipur rallies in poll-bound West Bengal work on war footing again Madhya Pradesh Chief district with effect from April 9 to 19 and has NEW DELHI, Apr 9 At 11:30 AM, Nadda in Firozabad to fight against the - pan Minister Shivraj Singh declared the entire district, (Agencies): Union Home will hold a roadshow from LUCKNOW, Apr 9 demic. Chouhan on Thursday (Agencies): In yet another "A challenging situation (April 8, 2021) announced including the state capital, Minister Amit Shah is Baghupati VIP to Satgachi as a containment zone. shocking case, an 18-year- is emerging again. I request to impose weekend lock- slated to address four Jessore Road. He will then Even the offices of Cen- old man was beaten to public programmes on address a second roadshow you all to give your sugges- down in all the urban areas tral, state governments, Friday (April 9) in poll- which will take place from death by a group of people tions to tackle the COVID- due to rise in COVID-19 semi-government as well bound West Bengal. Chakdaha Chowrasta to over a petty dispute in 19 situation," he said. cases. The weekend lock- as private offices includ- Ahead of the fourth Chakdaha Rathtala, the Uttar Pradesh’s Firozabad. Here's the list of cities down will be enforced ing banks are directed to phase of the eight-phase statue of Bankim Chandra The victim, Jabbar, had a under COVID-19 restric- from 6 pm on Friday to 6 remain closed. Hospitals West Bengal polls, Shah Chattopadhyay at 1 PM. dispute with some people tions: am on Monday. and ATMs will operate as per usual in the area. Deliv- will hold a press confer- His third and last road- at a juice stall around 11 Delhi Gujarat ery of commodities like ence in Kolkata at 12 PM. show will take place from pm on Thursday after The Delhi government The Gujarat government milk, newspapers and LPG After the presser, the BJP Vijay Ram to Baje Pratap- which five of them beat on Tuesday (April 6, 2021) on Tuesday announced a Amit Shah`s public pro- tweeted. cylinders will be allowed senior leader will carry out pur at 3 PM. him up badly, Assistant decided to impose a night night curfew, in 20 cities grams in West Bengal Union Home Minister from 6 am to 8 am and a door-to-door campaign in The fourth phase of West Superintendent of Police, curfew to curb the COVID- and eight metros in the tomorrow, 09th April Shri @AmitShah's public between 5 pm and 6:30 pm. Bhabanipur at 2 PM. Bengal assembly elections City, Mukesh Chandra 19 spread. The night state, from 8 pm to 6 am. 2021. 1) Press Conference programs in West Bengal Mishra said. Shah will hold a massive in Kolkata at 12 PM 2) Door tomorrow, 09th April 2021. will be held in 44 assem- roadshow in Jagatdal at bly seats on April 10. The Family members of the to Door Campaign in Bha- Meanwhile, national deceased alleged that he 4 PM. His last scheduled banipur at 2 PM 3) Road- president of Bharatiya eighth and final round of was attacked with a sharp India records highest daily spike roadshow for the day will show in Jagatdal at 4 PM Janata Party (BJP) JP Nadda elections is scheduled for weapon and rods, due to be held in Madhyamgram 4) Roadshow in Madhyam- will hold three roadshows April 29. The counting of which he died before even of over 1.31 lakh Covid cases at 6 PM. votes will be done on May reaching a hospital. gram at 6 PM,” the Twitter in poll-bound West Bengal NEW DELHI, Apr 9 It went past 60 lakh on Pradesh, 7,334 from Punjab "Union Home Minister handle Office of Amit Shah on Friday. 2. Police said the body was sent for a post-mortem (Agencies): India regis- September 28 last year, 70 and 7,268 from Andhra examination. A probe tered a record single-day lakh on October 11, 80 lakh Pradesh. Vaccine shortage a serious issue, not an 'Reviving stories of is underway, and three spike of 1,31,968 new on October 29, 90 lakh on sacrifice for youth people have been detained COVID-19 cases on Friday, November 20 and the one- 90 IIT-Roorkee so far, they added. pushing its infection tally crore mark on December to fill in new to 1,30,60,542, while the 19. students test Utsav: Rahul Gandhi slams PM’s idea 19-yr old girl resolutions': PM death toll increased to According to the COVID-19 positive, Gandhi tweeted, “Is it right NEW DELHI, Apr 9 beheaded over 1,67,642 with 780 more Indian Council of Medi- to export vaccines by put- 5 hostels sealed (Agencies): Prime Minister fatalities in a day, high- cal Research (ICMR), ting the lives of citizens of groom’s love affair Narendra Modi on Friday est since October 18, the 25,40,41,584 samples have ROORKEE, Apr 9 the country at risk? The with another woman Union health ministry data been tested for COVID- (Agencies): A total of released the Hindi transla- PATNA, Apr 9 (Agen- central government should showed. 19 in the country so far, 90 students have tested help all the states without tion of the book ‘Odisha cies): In a horrific incident Registering a steady including 13,64,205 on positive for COVID-19 any bias. We have to work Itihaas’. The book is writ- from Bihar, a 19-year-old increase for the 30th day in Thursday. at Indian Institutes of together to defeat this pan- ten by 'Utkal Keshari' Dr girl who was about to get a row, the number of active The 780 new fatalities Technology (IIT) Roor- demic.”. Harekrushna Mahtab. He married was beheaded COVID-19 cases increased include 376 from Maha- kee in the last few days, India has shipped vac- said, "Today we are reviv- and her dead body was to 9,79,608, which is 7.5 rashtra, 94 from Chhat- said IIT Roorkee media cine to 85 countries, some ing the stories of sacrifice found in Bihar's Dwarka per cent of the total infec- tisgarh, 56 from Punjab, cell in-charge Sonika in the form of “gifts”, and sacrifice of freedom Bigha village. tions, according to the data 39 from Uttar Pradesh, 36 Srivastava on Thurs- others in line with com- fighters so that our youth PATNA, Apr 9 (Agen- updated at 8 am. from Karnataka, 35 from day. mercial agreements signed do not only know it, but cies): As reported by The recovery rate in Gujarat, 27 from Madhya He further said that between the vaccine experience it, fill in with Times Now News, the makers and the recipient the country has further Pradesh, 24 from Delhi, 19 the Haridwar District new confidence and move victim was set to marry nations, and the rest under dropped to 91.22 per cent, from Tamil Nadu, 18 from Health Department has forward with new resolu- Azad Kumar of Neerpur NEW DELHI, Apr 9 day ago, in his meeting the Covas Scheme, led by it added. Kerala and 11 from Hary- sealed five hostels--- tions to do something." Village. Her family had (Agencies): Congress with the chief ministers, the World Health Organ- The active COVID-19 ana. Coral, Kasturba, Saro- Union minister Dhar- even given marriage gifts leader Rahul Gandhi on Prime Minister Modi had isation. caseload in the country A total of 1,67,642 deaths jini, Govind Bhawan mendra Pradhan and worth Rs. 4 lakh to the Friday said that vaccine proposed to hold Tika In his meeting with the was recorded at its lowest due to the disease have and Vigyan Kunj and shortage is a cause for Utsav, a drive from April Biju Janata Dal (BJD) MP groom's family during a chief ministers, addressing and son of Harekrushna of 1,35,926 on February 12, been reported so far in the declared them as con- serious concern and not 11-14, so that the maximum the issue of alleged vaccine Saraswati Puja organized Mahtab, Bhartruhari comprising 1.25 per cent of country. tainment zones. an occasion to celebrate, in number of eligible benefi- shortage, the prime min- before the marriage. the total infections. The figure includes "The institute has an apparent dig at Prime ciaries across states were Mahtab were also present ister had said the Centre The girl is believed to India's COVID-19 tally 57,028 fatalities from about three thousand Minister Narendra Modi’s vaccinated. at the event. The Prime prioritises supply as per be killed over her fiance's had crossed the 20-lakh Maharashtra, 12,840 from students, of which call for a Tika Utsav [vacci- Raising questions over the requirement, while Minister said it is very love affair with another around 1,200 students nation drive] to encourage the exports of vaccines to necessary that the com- mark on August 7 last year, Tamil Nadu, 12,767 from suggesting to the states woman. Her decapitated 30 lakh on August 23, 40 Karnataka, 11,157 from live in these five hostels. more people to get them- other countries at a time to avoid wastage. It was prehensive and diverse At present, all students body with hands and legs lakh on September 5 and Delhi, 10,370 from West selves inoculated. when India itself is grap- while urging the states to history of Odisha reached tied was found by the are being treated in hos- pling with the second wave the people of the country. 50 lakh on September 16. Bengal, 9,003 from Uttar “Amid surging Covid get maximum people vac- police. tels. of Covid-19 infections -- the cases, vaccine shortage is cinated against this deadly country has been logging a very serious matter, and virus that he proposed Tika over 100,000 daily cases for not an Utsav,” Gandhi Utsav or vaccine festival on the past three days now -- tweeted in Hindi. Just a April 11-14. Migrant labourers leave Mumbai fearing lockdown MUMBAI, Apr 9 (Agencies): previous lockdown, we are travel- mid the surge in Covid-19 cases in ling back to our native place. Not Delhi HC grants interim protection Maharashtra, trains at Mumbai's sure when, whether we will come Lokmanya Tilak Terminus were back here." to Mumbai journalist in rape case seen packed with migrant work- Due to a sharp rise in Covid cases, ers as they feared an impending Mumbai's civic body, the Brihan- provided he joins investigation lockdown. mumbai Municipal Corporation, A migrant worker who was trav- on Thursday imposed a weekend NEW DELHI, Apr 9 Varun Hiremath's plea a trial court in the national elling in an Uttar Pradesh bound lockdown in the city until further (Agencies): The Delhi seeking anticipatory bail capital in March. train said, "This train will go to orders. High Court on Friday in the case. The 22-year-old woman Gorakhpur. We're leaving the city Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, granted interim protection "Petitioner be not arrested in her complaint alleged because Covid-19 cases are rising Karnataka, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, from arrest to a Mumbai- till the next date of hear- she was raped by Hire- here." Madhya Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, based television journalist ing subject to him joining math at a five-star hotel in Taking cognisance of the emerg- Gujarat, Kerala and Punjab have accused in a rape case pro- the investigation as and Chanakyapuri on February ing situation, Congress leader government has no such plans. We none of them can return back to shown a rise in the COVID daily vided he joins the investi- when directed," the high 20. Sanjay Nirupam talked to the offi- do not want businesses or small our state without showing a Covid new cases. 84.21 per cent of the gation being carried out by court said while listing the The counsel for the cials and asked the authorities to businessmen to incur losses." negative report", he said. new cases are reported from these the police. matter for further hearing 28-year-old man claimed allay the fear of the migrants and Sponsored Another migrant worker said, 10 states. Justice Mukta Gupta on April 16. before the court that there monitor the Covid-19 situation. "Many of them have not even got "We are leaving for our hometown Maharashtra reported 56,286 new issued notices and sought Hiremath had had been a history of a pre- He said to the reporters, "Many of themselves tested for Covid-19 and in Uttar Pradesh. As of now, there COVID-19 cases, 36,130 recover- responses of the Delhi approached the high court vious sexual relationship them fear that a lockdown will be have boarded the train illegally. is a night curfew in place. It is very ies, and 376 deaths in the last 24 Police and the complain- after his earlier anticipatory between the accused and imposed in the state due to rising We are looking into the situation. likely that a lockdown will be put hours, the state health department ant woman on journalist bail plea was dismissed by the complainant. Covid cases. However, our state However, I can assure you that into place. To avoid chaos like the informed on Thursday. Top News of J&K 6 ENTERTAINMENT Jammu, Friday, April 09, 2021 TV actress Sayantani Ghosh smashes troll who Priyanka Chopra Jonas to asked her 'bra size', says 'stop-bodyshaming' present at 2021 BAFTA awards MUMBAI, Apr 9 (Agencies): But particularly, I struggle to wrap MUMBAI, Apr 9 (Agen- Popular television actress Sayan- my head around the fact that what cies): Actor-producer Pri- tani Ghosh hit back at a troll who is this fascination towards female yanka Chopra Jonas has asked her about bra size and made BREASTS ?? As to what size it is ?? been announced as one her uncomfortable. The telly star A cup, B, C or D etc ?? And it's not of the presenters for the wrote a long post on social media only the boys, even us girls have 74th British Academy of smashing haters and questioning this sort of a conditioning!” Film and Television Arts people on body-shaming. Sayantani was first seen in 2002 (BAFTA) Awards. Sayantani Ghosh captioned her daily soap Kumkum – Ek Pyara The annual award cer- post: A thread to end the “size” Sa Bandhan. emony, which has been mentality! I found out today is She went on to star many shows delayed from its usual #WorldHealthDay but you know like Ghar Ek Sapnaa, Naaginn, February date due to the “Mental Health” has now become Banoo Main Teri Dulhann, Sabki coronavirus pandemic, is the most important aspect of Laadli Bebo, Comedy Circus 1 and scheduled to take place on Health! Yes be FIT with your bodies 2, Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 3, Adaalat, April 10 and 11 at the Royal Albert Hall in London. Pedro Pascal, the BAFTA ing Rose Byrne, Andra but don’t forget your MIND!!! It’s She also wrote: “Yesterday in one (which btw a lot of you appreciat- Bigg Boss 6, Meri Maa, Nach Chopra Jonas will be announced on Thursday. Day, Anna Kendrick and high time we Normalise all body of my interactive sessions someone ed) still I felt there is so much more Baliye 6, Mahabharat, Sanjivani 2 joined by other present- The "Quantico" star had Renee Zellweger. types, I am here for this change, are asked me my bra size! Though I I want to talk about.. Any form of and Naagin 4: Bhagya Ka Zehreela ers, which include Phoebe recently announced the The 38-year-old actor's you? Drop a if you agree with me! gave the person a befitting reply BODY SHAMING is BAD!! Period. Khel to name a few. Dynevor, Chiwetel Ejio- Oscar nominations, along last release, "The White for, Cynthia Erivo, Hugh with her husband pop-star Tiger", is nominated in two Indian Idol 12's Nachiket Grant, Richard E Grant, Nick Jonas. Chopra Jonas categories at the BAFTA, Deepika's 'proud husband' Ranveer Tom Hiddleston, Felic- and other star presenters including best leading actor Lele responds to rumours ity Jones, Gugu Mbatha- from London will be joined male for Adarsh Gourav Raw, James McAvoy, by additional presenters and adapted screenplay says she is 'born for greatness' of wild card entry David Oyelowo, and from Los Angeles includ- for director Ramin Bahrani. MUMBAI, Apr 9 (Agen- cies): Actor Ranveer Singh Rimi Sen says she was 'furniture' in Dhoom, has written a heartfelt note for his wife, Deepika Padu- kone, for her website. He Hungama: 'Have achieved nothing' said that she is born for MUMBAI, Apr 9 (Agen- greatness, and called her cies): Rimi Sen has said the most 'amazing' person that she was nothing more he's ever met. than 'furniture' in some of Ranveer Singh has writ- her biggest films, such as ten a note for his wife, Dhoom, Phir Hera Pheri, Deepika Padukone, on MUMBAI, Apr 9 (Agen- Fans have been saying so, Hungama, and Golmaal. her newly launched web- cies): Indian Idol 12 con- but that is because they Actor Rimi Sen has said site. In his note, Ranveer soul, born for greatness. I her Bollywood debut with testant Nachket Lele opens love me. There is no such that had she 'struggled' mentioned how Deepika is am the proudest husband Farah's Om Shanti Om. up on the controversies partiality on the show." for a few more years, she made for 'greatness'. in the world," he wrote. On her website, Deepika around his eviction from Asked if he is likely might have succeeded in the show. He also spoke on to make a comeback "Deepika is the most Filmmakers Kabir Khan is showcasing her work, the film industry. After try was male dominated. Rajkumar Hirani's Munna whether he was eliminated on the show, given the amazing person I've met and Farah Khan, and fash- her new YouTube channel, a series of appearances Today content is the hero. Bhai MBBS, but lost out on to save Sawai Bhatt. fans' demands, the aspir- in my life. And I'm not just ion designer Sabyasachi her photoshoots, maga- in splashy projects in the Back then, hero was the both occasions. Indian Idol contestant ing singer said, "I never saying this because she's Mukherjee, also wrote zine covers and also her 2000s, Rimi slipped out of only hero! OTT platforms Nachiket Lele, who was expected such huge love "There have been several my wife. Deepika nurtures testimonials for her. Farah mental health organisa- public consciousness. have changed the scene recently eliminated from for myself. Feels good such instances and oppor- a universe within herself: wrote, "There was an innate tion, The Live Laugh Love In an interview, she said today." the show, has now opened to get all this love, well tunities that I have lost, but of love, compassion, kind- dignity and poise that I saw Foundation. Deepika has that she was nothing more Rimi said that filmmak- up on the controversies wishes and blessings. then such things are part ness, intelligence, beauty, in her, that I haven't seen an impressive line-up of than 'furniture' in some of ers are more 'fearless' today around his eviction. Soon They saw it as unfair and and parcel of an actor’s life, grace and empathy. in too many girls that age. projects in the pipeline, her biggest films, and that because they don't have the after his elimination last have been trending 'justice one has to take it positively These qualities make 13 years later, these 2 very including 83, Baiju Bawra, she was only motivated by burden of delivering only month, his fans began for Nachiket' etc but I do in their stride," she'd said. her a true and authentic qualities, remain intact. money at the time. Rs 100 crore box office hits. Fighter, Sanki, Pathan, and expressing their anger at not know if there will be a Also read: Rimi Sen says artiste- she's one of the We also often speak about "That time I wasn’t She said that her 'only fault' Indian adaptation of Nancy the eviction, and their love wild card entry. And, if it she got ‘positive response’ finest actors in the world. her evolution as an actor mature. I was young, is that she didn't 'fight' Meyers's 2015 hit Holly- for him. happens, will I be invited? for her Munna Bhai MBBS She's got inner strength, and her craft, but what I aggressive, I was getting a more before deciding to wood film The Intern. Indian Idol fans have been I do not know as of now. audition but lost role to resilience, grit and an iron- truly admire about her, is lot of work and I used to go 'quit'. She said, "Now when She has almost finished also demanding "justice for However, looking at the Gracy Singh will. A woman so righteous how she has managed to with the flow. I was there I watch my films after 10 Nachiket", urging makers support I am getting, I feel Rimi was last seen on the and full of virtue, that she keep her head above it all! shooting for Shakun Batra's only for money," Rimi told years, I realise what have I to get him back on the sing- it will be great if I get that big screen in Tigmanshu commands respect. I some- I love her, I am proud of upcoming drama with IndianExpress.com. She achieved? Nothing." ing reality show. One fan opportunity to be back on Dhulia’s Shagird, which times stop and admire her, her and she will always be Ananya Panday and Sid- continued, "I did Dhoom, In another interview tweeted, "#wewantnachik- the show." released in 2011. She also aware that she is a special my baby." Deepika made dhant Chaturvedi. Phir Hera Pheri, Hungama, with a leading daily, Rimi etback #bringnachiketback Nachiket Lele has worked appeared as a contestant on Golmaal and I had the role recalled how she had #Mrversatilelele @Nachik- with Ajay-Atul for many the popular reality show, of furniture in all of them. auditioned for Ashutosh etlele28 We want our gem Marathi songs as part of a Bigg Boss 9, in 2015. That time the film indus- Gowariker's Swades, and Dharmendra reveals he was smitten by back #idolnachiket We chorus. He had posted a want our gem back #idol- long note, upon his evic- Waheeda after watching Chaudhvin Ka Chand nachiket We want our gem tion. The note, shared on Abhishek Bachchan gets best compliment back #nachiketlele." Instagram, said, "Journey Asked if his eviction of Indian idol was dream- from niece Navya Naveli Nanda, she calls from the singing reality like! Every round here was show was in order to save a challenge. To be able to him 'The one and only Big Bull' co-contestant Sawai Bhatt, act and sing, being the hero MUMBAI, Apr 9 (Agen- Nachiket told Bollywood and singer of the song was cies): Navya Nanda, Life, "There is no such an amazing experience !! daughter of Shweta Bach- thing. I was not eliminat- Although it wasn't easy as chan, is all excited to ed to ensure Sawai Bhat's it seemed, but the zeal to watch her uncle Abhishek victory or anyone else on try something new kept me Bachchan's latest film. the show. I do not think going and I am glad I won Abhishek's The Big Bull hit so. We must not forget that the place in your hearts. Disney+Hotstar Thursday everyone is talented and You people never failed evening. they offer various flavours to recognize the efforts I Abhishek had shared of the art. They are all my have put in behind each a poster of the film and friends, so I will not say and every get up perfor- written on Instagram ear- there is any partiality or mance!! And You have lier, "Watch the story of the makers then decided achieve what he wants to I was voted out to ensure equally loved my other The Big Bull unfold today to go for a direct-to-digital achieve, are unique to him. someone else's victory. performances too." at 7:30pm. The End will release. The movie also I don't think it is important shock you." Sharing his stars Ileana D'Cruz, Sumit whether I am like that or post on her Instagram Sto- Vats, Ram Kapoor, Sohum not. I think it is important MUMBAI, Apr 9 (Agen- tha thode hum bhi fida ning in a yellow saree, Mira Rajput plans detox by fasting, ries, Navya wrote, "Yay out Shah among others. that I am convinced that cies): Yesteryear diva the. Maine Waheedaji ko paired with a neckpiece Shahid wonders why would she need it today," adding, "The one Talking about his char- Hemant should be like Waheeda Rehman has a ek programme me kehte and matching earrings. MUMBAI, Apr 9 (Agencies): Shahid Kapoor cannot and only Big Bull Abhishek acter in the film, Abhishek that," he said. fan in veteran actor Dhar- huye suna tasveere unko Madhuri donned a white believe that his wife, Mira Rajput, would need any kind Bachchan." Directed by had recently told PTI that “Hemant Shah is a char- mendra. Recently, he con- dikhayi gayi inme aapka top and red skirt. Both of cleanse. Mira had shared with her fans that she plans Kookie Gulati and co-pro- he identified with his aspi- acter, who has stars in his fessed that after watching crush kispe tha Waheedaji of them are trained clas- a "seasonal detox" by fasting, on the lines of the Hindu duced by Anand Pandit, rational nature. "All of us eyes, he has big dreams for Chaudhvin Ka Chand, he ke muh se nikla ki Dhar- sical dancers and have festival of Navratri. Shahid was among the first ones to Kumar Mangat Pathak and are very aspirational in life, himself and how he is very was smitten by her beauty. mendra. Toh main sochta given some of the most respond to her Instagram post, wondering if she needs Vikrant Sharma, The Big we want to achieve, we determined and focused Dharmendra along with hun yaar jab hum fida the iconic performances in the detox at all. Bull was earlier scheduled want to fulfil our dreams about how to achieve it. But Shatrughan Sinha visited tab kya hua tha? (I had Hindi movies. Waheeda Mira shared a video in which she talked about her ideas to release in October 2020. and Hemant Shah (his role) he has his flaws and that the sets of Dance Deewane watched Waheedaji's film is trained in Bharatnatyam on detox. "Hey guys! So I am planning to do a seasonal However, it was delayed is no different. His determi- is something that I found Season 3 as special guests. Chaudhvin Ka Chand. and Madhuri has learnt cleanse for this season change. owing to the pandemic and nation, his doggedness to interesting,” he added. Colors channel has shared It caused a commotion. Kathak. a promo for the upcom- Everyone was smitten ing episode, in which by her and so was I. In a host Raghav asks him programme when she was 'Is Brad Pitt showing you he's on an exotic island?': Amit on 'celeb profiles' to respond to Waheeda shown pictures and asked MUMBAI, Apr 9 (Agencies): the second wave of the pandemic. a leading daily. Amit said that for weeks. Everything is fake, starred Abhishek Bachchan, and Rehman calling him a flirt. 'who is your crush among Amit Sadh has said that 'some Amit said in his post that he 'some celeb profiles are startlingly where’s the place for simplicity?” Avrodh: The Siege Within on She had said, "Dharmen- these?' she replied 'Dhar- celeb profiles are startlingly dis- couldn't in good conscience con- disconnected from reality,' and Amit recently appeared in the SonyLIV. He also appeared in the draji woh dikhte hai bare mendra', I wonder what connected from reality' and that tinue using social media as he has that he will continue to connect Amazon Prime Video series film Shakuntala Devi, and Jeeti seedhe saadha, woh bohut happened when I said I they should not rub their privi- been, while people die around with people on social media, via Breathe: Into the Shadows, which Ki Zid. flirt hai (Dharmendraji had a crush on her too?)" lege in others' faces, especially at him. "My posts of gym sessions direct messages. He wrote that appears to be very shy but Waheeda Rehman had a time like this. won’t heal anyone," he wrote. 'the privileged lot should be more he is a flirt)." danced with Madhuri Dixit Actor Amit Sadh, who recent- In a new interview, he elaborat- sensitive' at this time, and not rub He replied, "Aese aarop Nene, one of the judges on ly announced that he would be ed on his decision, and said that their privilege in people's faces. toh roz lage hai yaar (I've the show. The duo grooved taking a social media sabbatical he came to Mumbai to become an "Is Brad Pitt showing you that faced such allegations to her popular song Paan amid the rise in Covid-19 cases actor, and not an influencer. He he is on an exotic island while every day)". The Sholay Khaye Saiyan Hamarao across the country, said that his was particularly 'triggered' when the rest are battling corona? No, actor continued, "Humne from the 1966 movie Teesri decision was his alone, and not someone told him that he must right?" he continued. "There’s Waheedaji ki film dekhi Kasam, and Madhuri had meant as a dig at anyone else. stay relevant online. "If I don’t so much suffering around and thi Chaudhvin Ka Chand. shared the video on Insta- Several celebrities in India have post for two days and the world how can you pretend that it’s all Hungama hogaya tha. gram. been sharing vacation and work- forgets me, it means I never mat- okay because it hasn’t affected Sara zamana inpe fida Waheeda looked stun- out posts on social media, during tered to begin with," the actor told you? This has been on my mind Top News of J&K Jammu, Friday, April 09, 2021 LOCAL / ADVT 7 28th Annual Football Championship concludes Azadi Ka Amrut Mahotsav: RDD People who get “fully vaccinated” are breeders for “super strains” Gbl held Pad Yatra of even more deadly Covid Pathogens -Experts says TMF Top News Report mony, unity and integrity of Top News Report of the total country’s popu- the country and carrying lation is still at stake and what to speak of variants GANDERBAL, Apr 9: national flag, banners and JAMMU, Apr 9: When and resultant super strains As part of the ‘Azadi Ka placards the Pad Yatra went non-NACs (Non- Asymp- and its after affects .Dr. Amrut Mahotsav’ celebra- through the lanes and roads tomatic carriers)are vac- Guleria warned that vac- tions, Rural Development of these blocks with strict cinated, it results in an cination drive was meant and Panchayati Raj today adherence to precautionary increase in viral infectious- to reduce fatality rate from held Pad Yatra at Gander- measures against Covid-19. ness among NACs warns Covid but even after vac- bal and Kangan blocks of Assistant Commissioner Dr.Bossche a vaccine Scien- cination if Covid Appropri- the district. The Pad Yatra Development Ganderbal, tist. Stated in another way, ate behavioral is not adapt- was organized by the Rural Bilal Mukhtar said that to when mass vaccination is are now resistant to the ed one can get reinfected. Development Department celebrate the 15th August carried out and people who vaccine. “This renders In nut shul Preventive Ganderbal in which staff 2022 (Independence Day) don’t show symptoms, we the vaccine worse than measures needs to be taken Top News Report Ist half score was 0:0. After Secretary Sports Council members of the department that marks 75 years of free- are creating population- useless..is the outcome care of rather to ceremonies the breather J&K Bank XI Ms Nuzhat Gul was the and local Panchayat mem- dom of India from the Brit- wide viral adaptation pres- of study by vaccinologist festivities as proclaimed by JAMMU, Apr 9: The Final players swung into action Chief Guest on the occa- bers participated. ish rule, the Government sure that result in increased said vijay Sharma chair- PM while addressing the match of the ongoing 28th and created problems for sion & Shri R.K Chiber Amid chanting slogans has proposed several pro- viral pathogenicity among man Team Mask Force Heads of different states Annual Football Champi- Real Kashmir FC & tried Chairman J&K Bank & for social causes like Nasha grammes at Block levels carriers who show symp- in a press release here & UTs of the country.We onship was played on 8th hard to break the ice and Nuzhat Ara, Joint Secre- Mukt Bharat, Beti Bachao under the aegis of ‘Azadi ka toms. This drives the Pan- this afternoon. Director got to be more aware than April 2021 at Synthetic Turf succeeded in converting a tary JKSC were the Guests Beti Padhao, Communal har- Amrit Mohatsav’. demic into high gear with of AIIMS Dr.Guleria in a beating drums & thallies. TRC between favourites goal through Farhan. of Honour. Shri Sandeep more dangerous strains televised interview admit- Rallies need to be curved to Real Kashmir FC (R) & J&K The excellent skill, Ball Chattoo, Iftikhar Lone, Dr. that are increasingly infec- ted that vaccine in India are have escape from Covid-19 Bank XI football teams in Control, & man to Man Zaffer Iqbal, Presidents & Chanakya Shah’s strategy managed tious. Thus the resulting only 80% safe and that 20% Pandemic. flood lights at 6:PM. It was marking were the main Secretaries of District Foot- immune escape variants an amazing experience for features of the match which ball Associations & JKFA to bring in Cobra Commando the players & the specta- took the spectators by sur- Officials were also present tors. The match started with prise. They appreciated on the Occasion, Rakeshwar Manhas: Chandel an aggressive note with both the teams & encour- The Chief Guests distrib- both the teams trying hard aged them. Real Kashmir uted Prizes to the Winners to retain the title. The first FC made certain brilliant & Runners-up Teams. Nir- half seemed to be virtually attacks but came close to doush of J&K Bank was dominated by Real Kashmir level the score at various declared as Man of the FC. They made certain bril- occasions but the tough & Match. 50 Teams/ Clubs liant moves at the Goal but solid defence line of J&K from All Districts of UT par- their attempts were foiled Bank denied them the ticipated in this Champion- by Nirdoush the Goal- opportunities. Thus J&K ship. The Championship keeper of J&K Bank, who Bank defeated Real Kash- was organized by JKFA & Top News Report power and the BJP is going made some beautiful saves. mir FC by a solitary Goal. Sponsored by JKSC. to have a strong govern- JAMMU, Apr 9: Hinduist ment. Soon this terrorism leader Raju Chandel and of West Bengal Kolkata is Dimple terms COVID Teekaa Utsav a mockery State President of Kolkata, also going to end, while Rafiq Ali Sheikh National the talk of the Naxalite ter- Jammu city roads. secretary mister Subhash rorist, the Prime Minister Dimple said we are while speaking to reporters of the state Mr. Narendra demanding for one month in Jammu in a press con- Modi and the Defense complete lock down as ference today said that in Minister of the country, this pandemic has become the rescue of CRPF’s Cobra Mr. Rajnath Singh ji and community spread this Commando. Rakeshwar the Union Home Minister time and fast spreading. Manhas from the clutches of the country Amit Shah He said the night curfew of the Naxalites of the ji have given many Time is meaningless as the day country. was given to join the main- time crowds are more dan- He said that strategy stream of the country, but gerous. of the Union Home Min- it does not creep on their Dimple said the TEEKA ister Amit Shah, called ears. Today, the CRPF’s 23 Top News Report vaccinated and only four Utsav cannot be celebrated Chanakya, was successful, cobra commandos were days of stock left. as the night curfew have the release of the Cobra ambushed to death and it JAMMU, Apr 9: Talking Dimple said this “Teika been announced in eight Commando Rakeshwar proves that it is cannibalis- to media persons Sunil utsav celebration, from J&K Districts and all the Manhas proves to be a tic, not a Naxalite. It is very Dimple president mission 10th to 14 April is a mean- permissions of gatherings, milestone and Amit Shah important to have Hina’s statehood and jammu west ingless announcement of exhibitions, fairs in Jammu made his point before annihilation and complete assembly movement talk- the PM as J&K is facing has been withdrawn. the country due to his The country will see the ing to media persins issued acute shortage of vaccina- Dimple demands one Chanakya policy, but you whole world; Naxal ter- a press statement and has tions and infrastructure. month complete lock are the Naxalite. rorism will be completely strongly criticized the PM Dimple said people are down in Jammu Kashmir The problem of terror- eradicated from India NARINDER Modi state- dying of contagious, pan- as WHO declared next ism is very important to soon. Today, the whole ment to celebrate, TIKA demic and this is not time forty five days critical of be dealt with. world knows this Naxal- UTSAV” from 10 April to to celebrate, when there is COVID-19 pandemic. The death of 23 CRPF ism that our neighboring 14 April in India & Jammu a peak surge in this wave Dimple said the COVID- COBRA commandos who country is giving thou- Kashmir. of pandemic. Dimple said 19 is fast spreading in have been martyred by the sands of rupees of ammu- Dimple made a sensa- this PANDEMIC wave Jammu Kashmir GGM Naxal terrorists is yet to be nition to China to destroy tional disclosure that the has become a community science colleges students, avenged. India because the evil of Jammu region needs One spread & has created an judges, professors, trad- Chandel has demanded China in Pakistan. Actions Crore 20 twenty Lakh vac- Economic Crisis in Jammu ers, transporters, doctors, that by entering the house just straight India There is cinations as per popula- Kashmir and the country. corona worriers are becom- of these Naxalite terrorists no strength to mess with tion. He said Jammu Kashmir ing victims. The Teeka They should be completely this, that’s why these He said the only in the is already facing shortage Utsav is a mockery. destroyed. people are creating sepa- Jammu districts needs 31 of Corona vaccinations. He alleged all colleges, He said that today ter- rate terrorism in Jammu lakh vaccination Boils as He alleged in spite of so universities, courts have rorism in three parts of the and Kashmir, giving their per the population and many protest demonstra- been closed but the JMC country is towards com- support, giving arms, two doses. But we have tions the JMC Jammu, , the municipal corporation plete elimination. First, giving ammunition and only four days stock and municipal Corporation Jammu has not started san- Jammu and Kashmir is giving their support to the only two lakh fifty thou- and municipal committees itizers spray on the roads counting terrorism and ter- Naxalite terrorists in the sand (2,50,000) people of of Jammu region have no in Jammu city & mohalla rorists last. Violence arson northeast areas and today Jammu district has been sanitizers for the Spray on wards yet. terrorist incidents are large So, these people are too In which many Bharatiya much engaged in spread- Janata Party workers have ing the same anarchy ter- Cycle Rally to Create Awareness on been killed, they have been rorism inside West Bengal attacked with bullets with Kolkata. The Prime Min- bombs with deadly weap- ister of our country will World Health Day at SMVDU ons, today the govern- never let Pakistan succeed Dr. H.G. Mishra, Associ- ment is going to change its in their plans in China. ate Dean, Students Wel- fare who also joined the rally. The rally moved LMD books two delivery boys for throughout the campus for creating awareness overcharging on cooking Gas on the theme “A fit mind As per a statement issued rests in a fit body”. The Top News Report here it was informed that organizers: President BSA (Mr. Parvez Singh Slathia), SRINAGAR, Apr 9: The the Oil Marketing Com- Sports coaches (Mr. Sucha field executives of Legal panies (OMC) has fixed Singh, Mr. Balbir Singh, Metrology department a rate of Rs 925 (inclu- Mr. Sumit Sharma) along today booked two deliv- sive of subsidy) for refill with the helping staff ery boys in downtown cooking gas cylinders for expressed gratitude to the Srinagar for overcharging district Srinagar whereas Hon’ble Vice chancellor, on cooking gas refills and the delivery-boys were SMVDU, for his guidance a penal sum of Rs 5000 was found charging more than and support in conduct of also collected from them the amount fixed by the the event. on the spot. authorities. Chairman, Vice Chairman, DD Council Kupwara assume offices to commemorate the 75th Top News Report Ghulam Mustafa Deedad, DDC member anniversary of Indian Top News Report Karnah, Najma, ADC Kupwara, Nazir KATRA, Apr 9: On independence and to KUPWARA, Apr 9: Chairman, District Ahmad Lone, District Panchayat Officer the occasion of World create awareness on World Development Council (DDC), Irfan Sultan and other concerned were present on the Health Day, a bicycle Health Day at SMVDU. Panditpuri and Vice Chairman, District occasion. The DDC Chairman and Deputy rally was organized on With this rally, the begin- Development Council, Haji Farooq Ahmad Commissioner said that both the institu- 7th April,2021 at SMVDU ning of the Fit India move- Mir today assumed their offices for func- tions viz. Administration and Council will campus by the Board for ment in SMVDU was also tioning of the District Development Coun- together work for overall development of Sports Activities.The rally marked. The rally wit- cil at Rural Development Complex here. the district. Earlier, Deputy Commissioner was conducted during nessed a good participa- The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kup- congratulated DDC Chairman and Vice the ongoing celebration tion from faculty, staff and wara, Imam Din, DDC member Mawar, Chairman for assuming the charge of their of “AzadikaAmritMahot- their family members. The Khurshid Ahmad, DDC member Kalaroos, respective offices. sav”, a pan India festival rally was flagged off by Top News of J&K 8 SPORTS Jammu, Friday, April 09, 2021 Sunrisers Hyderabad captain David Warner Pat Cummins praises Shubman Gill ahead of Kolkata feels Bhuvneshwar Kumar's return has Knight Riders' opening IPL 2021 match Vs Hyderabad strengthen his side for IPL 2021 OLKATA KNIGHT man. It was a great debut for him Riders pace spearhead last summer in Australia. We had KPat Cummins is a big fan some good contests out in the field. of Shubman Gill and said he likes I really feel happy for him, he had a the way the young India opening great start to his Test career," Cum- batsman stays relaxed while taking mins said. the game on. Amid the COVID-19 scare, IPL "He's good, he's young. He wants will follow a caravan format and to take the game on and is really for the first time the franchises will relaxed," the star Aussie pacer said be deprived of home advantage as in an Instagram live by KKR in KKR too would miss playing at the the build-up to their opening IPL iconic Eden Gardens. match against Sunrisers Hyder- "Just looking forward to playing abad here on Sunday. for you guys this season. I know, "He doesn't take cricket or life unfortunately, we're not going to too seriously. So it's good fun get up to Kolkata and see you in to be with him," the world's no person but yeah give us all the love 1 Test pacer added, hailing the on social media. India youngster as the duo would architects of India's epic Test series and final Test in Brisbane, some- "We see it all and we absolutely be seen playing together, months win Down Under, in what was his thing that set up India's epic chase love it, and we'll be trying our best after their thrilling duel in the Test debut outing. of 328 at the Gabba en route to their for you, so stick with us and yeah series Down Under. Gill hit a counter-attacking 91 in 2-1 series triumph. hopefully see you all soon," Cum- The 21-year-old was one of the the second innings of the fourth "I get along really well with Shub- mins said in a message to the fans. NEW DELHI, Apr 9 on Sunday against Kolkata inside it." (Agencies): Sunrisers Knight Riders in Chennai. SRH reached the play- Hyderabad captain David "It is great that Bhuvi is offs in the last edition in My batting position at top NBA: Milwaukee Bucks, LA Lakers lose Warner on Friday said the back. He has had a fantas- the UAE where they lost return of senior India pacer tic series against England. to eventual runners-up in will give right balance to again without Giannis and LeBron, Bhuvneshwar Kumar will We have a lot of depth in the Qualifier 2. strengthen his side which bowling and firepower in Bhuvneshwar, on his the squad : Virat Kohli Kawhi leads clippers past suns is already quite balanced batting." part, said he was looking in all departments.) The swashbuckling Aus- to feature in a full season MIAMI, Apr 9 (Agencies): Bhuvneshwar played just tralia opener said the slow this time. The Milwaukee Bucks four games in last year's pitches in Chennai and "It's good to be out of dropped their second game IPL in the UAE after sus- Delhi will suit his team. quarantine. Feels that the without Giannis Antetok- taining a hip injury but he "We are playing in Chen- last IPL was just a few days ounmpo going down 116- is currently in top form nai in Delhi in our first 8 or back. I am not thinking of 101 to the Dallas Mavericks after an excellent show 9 games. The wickets there any new things but will in the NBA on Thursday for the country during the ill be tad slow which will just focus on the simple night. white-ball leg of the Eng- suit our style of play," said things and use my experi- Mavs center Kristaps land series at home. Warner who has come out ence and bowl my varia- Porzingis dominated with "Our team is pretty bal- of a mandatory quarantine. tions, like that," he said. 26 points including four anced and there are going He said he did some run- "I was not there for almost three-pointers, along with to be some selection head- ning inside his hotel room the whole IPL last year and NEW DELHI, Apr 9 it again. 17 rebounds, with Slove- aches which is always during quarantine to keep looking forward to play the (Agencies): Ahead of the "That experience was nian guard Luka Doncic good," Warner said on the himself fit. "They gave me whole season this time and opening clash of the 14th very important heading top scoring with 27 points. twitter handle of SRH. a big enough room and I hopefully contribute for edition of the Indian Pre- into this IPL, knowing I The Bucks were without SRH play their first match had a little bit of running the team." mier League (IPL) against am sorted with my game two-time MVP Giannis due defending champions at the top of the order and to knee soreness, missing In a crucial clash in the had 20 rebounds along Mumbai Indians, Royal then now let's create that his third straight game West, the Los Angeles with his 18 points while Challengers Bangalore balance in the team. My as Milwaukee slipped to Clippers finished strong to Damian Lillard scored IPL 2021: Jason Behrendorff (RCB) skipper Virat Kohli batting and those things 32-19. edge the in-form Phoenix 23 points and had five feels him batting at the top are taken care of," Kohli Milwaukee produced a Suns 113-103 led by Paul rebounds and six assists replaces Josh Hazlewood in will give the right balance said in a video posted by 14-0 run in the third with George and Kawhi Leon- for the Blazers. to the squad. RCB on their official Twit- Donte DiVincenzo scoring ard. The Chicago Bulls were Before the start of the ter handle. Commenting 22 points and Bobby Portis George had 33 points too good for the under- Chennai Super Kings Squad tournament, Kohli had on his decision to speak pulling down 14 rebounds including seven three- manned Toronto Raptors pointers, seven rebounds NEW DELHI, Apr 9 said that he will open the to AB de Villiers when but Dallas dominated the 122-113 with Deadline Day and three assists, while (Agencies): Chennai Super innings for the RCB. He he was going through a last quarter to take out the additions Nikola Vucevic Leonard scored 27 points, Kings have signed Austra- opened for India in the last bad patch, Kohli said: "It's win. and Daniel Theis starring. with five rebounds and five lian fast bowler Jason Beh- T20I against England and amazing when you have The Los Angeles Lakers New Heat recruit hurt assists. rendorff, 30, as a replace- played an unbeaten knock played for so long, you can dropped another game Heat guard Victor Oladi- New Clippers recruit ment for Josh Hazlewood of 80 off 52 balls at the Nar- go into a zone where you without LeBron James and po played 25 minutes and Rajon Rondo added 15 for the Indian Premier endra Modi Stadium. feel like you cannot even Anthony Davis as Jimmy scored 18 points in their points and nine assists League (IPL) 2021. "I had spoken to Mike score a run. There is such a Butler dazzled for the win over the Lakers but he off the bench too, as they The left-arm quick has (Hesson) and Simon lack of clarity in your mind Miami Heat in a 110-104 went off late with an appar- improved to 35-18, with featured in 11 ODIs and (Katich) last year that I and there are too much victory. ent left knee injury which the Suns 36-15 after their seven T20Is so far. This will would like to open in IPL thoughts going around. It Butler scored 28 points, will have Miami sweating eight-game winning run be Behrendorff’s second 2021 and I would go into is all external factors you with seven rebounds and on their new recruit. ended. IPL stint having repre- that headspace, luckily are thinking of and that is five assists for Miami who Kawhi dunks on Suns Donovan Mitchell scored sented Mumbai Indians things happened in a way creating more confusion. trailed at the main break. The commentators were to stay fresh for upcoming back and spend time with 37 points as the ladder in 2019 where he played that I got to open in the last "So I thought I will take The Lakers have lost six left staggered when Leon- Ashes and hectic interna- family and stay fresh for leading Utah Jazz blew five matches and picked game against England and another point of view of their past 10 matches ard drove into the key and tional schedule. the upcoming international away the Portland Trail as many wickets. I ended up getting a good because I have seen ABD with a 32-20 record and are produced a massive right- Hazlewood, who was commitments. score which gave me the play, every innings he has fifth in the West. Blazers with a 40-19 third hand dunk in the third of MS Dhoni-led Chennai part of CSK’s forgetful "It's been a long 10 confidence to step into this got the same intensity and Clippers blanket Suns, quarter to win 122-103. the Clippers win over the Super Kings start their IPL campaign in IPL 2020 in months in bubbles and role so I can probably do passion. Jazz blow away Blazers Jazz center Rudy Gobert Suns. 2021 campaign against UAE, has been in-and-out quarantine at different Delhi Capitals on April 10 of quarantine and bio-bub- times, so I decided to have at the Wankhede Stadium, ble since August last year. a rest from cricket and Granada 0-2 Manchester United Mumbai. The 30-year-old pacer said spend some time at home Hazlewood had decided bio-bubble fatigue was and in Australia in the next to withdraw from Indian the biggest concern for two months," Hazlewood Premier League in order him as he decided to stay had told cricket.com.au. Marcus Rashford and Bruno Fernandes give red Devils edge in Europa League tie Fakhar Zaman used bat gifted by Muhammad BERLIN, Apr 9 (Agen- United made hard work of to progress to the semi- cies): Marcus Rashford's breaking down Granada. finals for the second season Hafeez in ODI series against South Africa 20th goal of the season The England forward in a row, and there was Sharjeel Khan who has a helped Manchester United looked fit and sharp 31 little offered by Granada reputation of being a big to a 2-0 win over Grana- minutes in, though, latch- to worry them unduly. hitter in T20 cricket. da in the first leg of their ing onto Lindelof's long However, Solskjaer will "It would be great if I can Europa League quarter- ball over the top before want a more committed open with Sharjeel during final tie. The forward's prodding a composed and creative performance the upcoming T20I match- finish from a fine Victor finish beyond goalkeeper when they travel to Totten- es against South Africa and Lindelof pass in the first Rui Silva. The goal sparked ham this weekend if they Zimbabwe." half and a late penalty from a little life into Granada's are to preserve their long He said that Sharjeel, Bruno Fernandes secured attack, Kenedy's ambitious unbeaten away run. also a left hander, was one a commanding first-leg volley from the edge of the United must preserve of his favourite players advantage in Thursday's area giving the returning Rashford for run-in because of his aggressive clash at the Nuevo Los Car- David de Gea something Rashford's goal made him chance to break at speed in this season after Harry NEW DELHI, Apr 9 day. style of play. menes. Ole Gunnar Solsk- to do. Kenedy twice tested the first United player to the United half, although Kane (29), Mohamed Salah (Agencies): Pakistan Hafeez, a former captain "I would feel really good jaer's side were not particu- De Gea again from outside hit double figures in con- they could not make use of (27) and Bruno Fernandes opener Fakhar Zaman on and senior most player in if I get the opportunity larly inspired in attack but the box after the restart secutive campaigns since the opportunity. (24). Thursday revealed that he the side gifted the bat after to bat alongside him. He rarely looked troubled by but they were comfort- Wayne Rooney 11 years Key Opta Facts - Rashford is the first Eng- had used a bat gifted by Fakhar felt uncomfortable makes cricket look very a team who have already able saves for the United ago. He came off with a - Manchester have won lish player to score eight senior teammate Muham- with the ones he had. easy. So, let's see what eliminated Napoli in an keeper, who was otherwise little under half an hour consecutive away games goals for the Red Devils mad Hafeez to power his Named the player of the happens going forward," impressive first European mostly untroubled. remaining, and Solskjaer in Europe against Span- in European competition way to two successive hun- series, Zaman however he added. campaign. Chelsea loanee Fernandes had had a will need to manage his ish opposition for the first in a single season (exclud- dreds in the just conclud- said that he is still not sure Zaman said he won't bat- Kenedy was a threat with quiet game but he squeezed ankle concern carefully: time, also beating Real ing qualifiers) since Bobby ed One-day series against whether he would play ting down the order since shots from distance, but a mishit penalty under Sil- their league position, and Sociedad 4-0 on the road Charlton in 1964-65. South Africa. in the coming T20 series captain, Babar Azam was Diego Martinez's men were va's grasp to score a poten- their chances of winning in February 2021. - Fernandes has scored 19 Pakistan won the series in South Africa and Zim- the regular opener in T20 unable to create clear open- tially decisive second away this competition, could - United have registered of his 20 penalties taken for 2-1, only their second ODI babwe. The left-handed cricket and also opens with ings against a diligent Red goal in the 90th minute depend on it. four clean sheets in their United in all competitions. series win on South African opener was not named Sharjeel in the Pakistan Devils rearguard, particu- after Yan Eteki was penal- Greenwood goes missing past five games in Europe What's next? soil since 2013 with Zaman originally in the T20 squad Super League. larly with only 33 per cent ised for pushing a hand The matchwinner against (one goal conceded), after Before next Thursday's smashing 193 and 102 in for the twin tours but after "I can play at any posi- of the ball. into the Portugal star's face. Brighton last Sunday, managing just one shutout second leg, each side the last two ODIs. his superb 193, the selec- tion they ask me to bat on. Rashford, who sustained What does it mean? Mason Greenwood offered in their previous seven (12 return to domestic action "The bat that I used in tors named him in the T20 Nowadays in T20 cricket an ankle problem in the Advantage United after little attacking threat in goals conceded). on Sunday. United face the series was gifted to me side as well. you have to develop a win over Brighton and timid encounter Spain and struggled to hold - Marcus Rashford Tottenham away in the Pre- by Muhammad Hafeez," Zaman, a hard-hitting mindset to be someone Hove Albion last Sunday, It was not a thrill-a- up the ball or link the play. became the fourth Premier mier League, with Granada Zaman said at a virtual batsman, said he was eager who can float in the batting appeared to be struggling minute contest but it puts One such poor use of the League player to reach 20 travelling to Real Vallado- press conference on Thurs- to open with fellow opener, order," he added. in the early exchanges as United in a good position ball gave Granada a rare goals in all competitions lid in LaLiga. Top News of J&K Jammu, Friday, April 09, 2021 LOCAL / CONTD.... 9 HDFC Bank gives SmartUp Grants to Since inception, Amazon has cumulatively digitized 2.5 million MSMEs; driven exports worth $3 billion; created 1 million jobs in India Top News Report tools, technology and inno- account management tea, leather products and MSMEs is helping acceler- 21 social sector start-ups vation that will unleash services in Hindi, Tamil, others. It took the program ate economic recovery for Top News Report worth ₹19.4 crore. them with smart financial JAMMU, Apr 9: Amazon the entrepreneurial spirit Marathi and Kannada 3 years to clock the first bil- thousands of businesses to This year, following the tools, advisory services India today provided an of Indian businesses, boost and more than 75,000 sell- lion in cumulative exports, positively impact job cre- JAMMU, Apr 9: HDFC pandemic protocols, and technology to help update on the progress it exports from the country, ers have registered on the the second billion came in ation as well as the overall Bank today announced screening was done them realise their vision. has made on its commit- help create jobs at scale and Amazon India marketplace 18 months and the third one economy. the winners of its fourth online. Startups pitched We are aware of start- ments made in January contribute to the vision of in regional Indian languag- has taken just 12 months. In a challenging year edition of SmartUp their case on a virtual ups working on innova- 2020, to announce that it an Aatmanirbhar Bharat. es. Amazon also sharpened Importantly, Indian where saving livelihoods Grants 2021. Twenty one platform. The foremost tive solutions to bring a has digitized2.5 million As the world around us its focus on bringing the exporters on Amazon and creating new jobs was startups working in the criteria for evaluating sustainable change in the MSMEs, enabled cumula- is more digital than ever benefits of e-commerce to Global Selling played a key a top priority, Amazon social sector were select- start-ups were the poten- society. These grants are tive exports worth $3 billion with the internet and tech- neighbourhood stores and role in serving customers helped create nearly300,000 ed through a rigorous tial impact they could our admiration and sup- and helped create nearly nology becoming an inte- had launched a new pro- across the world during direct and indirect jobs screening process from deliver on the parameters port to start-ups working 1 million jobs in India till gral part of our lives, we gram called ‘Local Shops the pandemic by leverag- across industries including 300 applications received including: Sustainability to make our society resil- date. Last year at the inau- see a massive opportunity onAmazon’ in April 2020. ing Amazon’s technology information technology, across the country. These of the idea; Potential to ient,” said Smita Bhagat, gural Smbhav Summit, to empower millions of The program has grown and infrastructure. skill development, content grants are aimed to nur- scale up; How does it ben- Country Head, Govern- Amazon had announced SMBs across the country 10 times since launch and This helped them not only creation, retail, logistics, ture start-ups offering efit the society and envi- ment & Institutional Busi- an investment of $1 billion and remain committed for today over 50,000 offline sustain and grow their busi- and manufacturing. unique solutions to har- ronment; Uniqueness of ness, e-commerce and to digitally enable 10million Amazon to be a catalyst retailers and neighborhood ness but also support thou- This includes job roles binger sustainable change the Project start-ups, HDFC Bank. MSMEs, enable ecommerce for such accelerated prog- stores from across the coun- sands of people who direct- in our corporate offices in in society and the environ- In the past, Smart-Up “We are happy to be part exports worth $10 billion ress.” Today, more than 2.5 try are selling on Amazon. ly and indirectly depended diverse areas including ment. These grants have grants have been given of an incredible league of and create 1 million addi- million MSMEs work with in. on them for livelihoods. Machine Learning and Soft- been offered under the to some unique ideas start-ups looking to bring tional jobs in India between Amazon in India including Amazon Global Selling is With this program, Indian ware Development, direct aegis of #Parivartan, the by start-ups working on about positive social 2020 and2025. sellers, artisans& weavers, witnessing rapid momen- exporters can list their and indirect jobs across our umbrella program for the innovative solutions in change. It is also what The company is on track delivery & logistics service tum and today there are products on 17international fulfillment centres, logistic bank’s social initiatives. tackling climate change, #Parivartan, our flagship to fulfill these commit- partners etc. Amazon has 70,000+ exporters on the marketplaces/ websites of centres, sales offices, data “The SmartUp grants are waste management, skills CSR programme, is about. ments. Amit Agarwal, been focused on simplify- program who have cumu- Amazon, get access to 150 centres, and other indirect part of the Bank’s com- training and enhancing There are start-ups work- Global Senior Vice Presi- ing online selling for small latively crossed $3 billion million paid Prime mem- jobs we create through our mitment to strengthen livelihood. Previously, ing in enhancing liveli- dent and Country Head of and medium businesses in exports. There is a strong bers and over 300 million ecosystem including sell- our relationship with these grants have been hood, skilling and work- Amazon India, said, “As we and since January 2020 demand from global cus- customers in 200 countries ers’ community .In total, the start-up ecosystem in given to startups based ing with the challenged continue to work with small nearly 250,000new sellers tomers for a range of Made and territories across the Amazon has helped create India. Through the Smart- not just in Mumbai, Pune, sections of the society; and medium businesses in have joined Amazon.in. in India products including world. over a million direct and Up programme, we are Bangalore and Delhi, but bringing inclusive change our ecosystem, we remain Amazon has introduced STEM toys, jewelry, bed The growth of exports indirect jobs in India since nurturing the entrepre- also from Jamshedpur, which is in sync with our committed to bringing new seller registration and linen, healthcare products, and digital enablement of 2013. neurial spirit of the start- Kalahandi in Odisha, objective to give back to up community to create Kochi, Thiruvanantha- the society we live in,” jobs, opportunities and puram, Hyderabad to said Ashima Bhat, group Gupta seeks 50 pc bedding strength of private impact for the society and name a few. head – CSR, Infrastructure environment. We equip For example, in the past a and Finance, HDFC Bank. them with smart financial grant was offered to Bleet- SmartUp Grants are part hospitals to be earmarked for COVID patients tools, advisory services ech, a start-up that works of a larger effort by HDFC Top News Report “ In view of the surge, it would be dinated effort and monitoring is be the scenario in rural areas, he and technology to help on need - based techno- Bank to create an ecosys- expected from the administration necessary. asked, hoping that the administra- JAMMU, Apr 9: National Confer- them realize their vision. logical solutions in the tem to nurture the spirit to create necessary infrastructural On their part, the people should tion would address the issue on ence State Secretary and former We are aware of start- social sector for the deaf of innovation and enter- facilities in place to meet the situ- also adhere to the COVID appro- priority. MLC Rattan Lal Gupta today ups working on innova- and hard of hearing com- prise in the start-up space. ation”, Gupta said in a statement priate behaviour as any laxity will The State Secretary lauded and expressed grave concern over tive solutions to bring a munity. Another example It is an extension of HDFC issued from the Sher-e-Kashmir cost adversely and enormously, he complimented the frontline work- alarming spike in COVID-19 cases sustainable change in the is Kriya Labs, that’s devel- Bank’s SmartUp Solution Bhavan here this afternoon. added. ers for their valiant efforts in serv- across Jammu and Kashmir and society. These grants are oping a processing tech- through which the bank Gupta also sought effective Rattan Lal Gupta also sought fill- ing the humanity by putting in urged the administration to have our admiration and sup- nology to convert agro- offers tailor-made bank- implementation of three ‘T’s-- , ing up of the vacancies of medics their best in the given situation. 50 per cent bedding strength of port to start-ups working waste like rice straw into ing and advisory solu- testing, tracking and treating the and paramedics, as the reports of Gupta called for ensuring ade- the private hospitals and nurs- to make our society resil- pulp based technological tions to entrepreneurs. patients to win over the virus, 30 per cent sanctioned strength of quate supplies of medicines avail- ing homes earmarked as Corona ient,” said Smita Bhagat, solutions in the social The journey began with which has emerged as the most doctors lying vacant. If the short- able in the health institutions in Country Head, Govern- Wards to cope up with the emer- sector for the deaf and the launch of SmartUp dreaded threat to the humanity age of doctors is being faced in view of the challenge poses by the ment & Institutional gencies. hard of hearing commu- solution, a first-of-its- across the globe. For this, coor- the urban hospitals, what would global pandemic. Business, e-commerce nity. Another example is kind banking solution for and start-ups, HDFC Kriya Labs, that’s devel- start-ups, tailored to meet Bank. The bank insti- oping a processing tech- all the requirements of a tuted SmartUp grants in nology to convert agro- start-up by offering bank- DDC inspects mega FPB projects at Kulgam 2017 and over the past waste like rice straw into ing and payment solu- the project.The DDC also instruct- 4 years it has supported pulp— which can then be tions, along with advisory Top News Report 87-number of startups ed the ACD to start work on an used to make several bio- and forex services. KULGAM, Apr 9: The Deputy from various cities across additional portion of the bund. He degradable products like Furthermore, by access- Commissioner (DC) Kulgam, Dr. India. Startups working also appreciated the Rural Devel- cups, plates and other ing the bank’s SmartUp Bilal Mohi-Ud-Din Bhat today in the fields of educa- opment Department for construct- tableware. portal, start-ups are able inspected two mega flood pro- tion technology and skill ing such durable and important “The SmartUp grants are to tap into the knowl- tection bunds at Zungalpora development were given projects in the district. part of the Bank’s com- edge and experience of and Aadigatnoo, both under the priority. To shortlist and Later, DDC visited Zungalpora mitment to strengthen a complete network of execution of the Rural Develop- mentor the winners, the flood protection bund site and took our relationship with start-ups while simul- ment Department.During his visit bank partnered with stock of present status of the work the start-up ecosystem in taneously offering their to Aadigantnoo flood protection project.It was informed that work nine incubators such as India. Through the Smart- services to this universe. bund, the DDC was briefed by on 3.5 kilometer Zungalpora flood IIT Delhi, AIC-Bimtech, Up programme, we are The bank now has dedi- ACD that work on the 1992 ft con- protection bund was taken up by IIM Kashipur, IIT BHU, nurturing the entrepre- cated SmartUp zones in crete bund has been completed the RDD department with an esti- Banasthali University, neurial spirit of the start- over 70 branches in 30 by the department under conver- mated cost of 26 crore.This flood C-CAMP, GUSEC, T – up community to create cities across India, includ- gence mode.While briefing about protection bund will help in avert- Hub and Villgro. In the jobs, opportunities and ing tier 2 and 3 cities that the structure of the bund, ACD ing floods and will benefit more past four years the bank impact for the society and are emerging as start-up Kulgam informed that the height than 11 villages in the area starting has disbursed grants environment. We equip hubs. of concrete bund is 24 ft with 12 feet bottom and a total expenditure of Rs 2.92 crore has been made on from Village Zungalpora. VC, SKUAST-Jammu awarded Lifetime Achievement Development works worth Rs1.15 crore completed Top News Report High School Chak Sadda, Ghagwal and Award by Agriculture Today Group Katli. One project of conversion of Barrak Top News Report & DG (ICAR) was the Chief Guest. Chancellor, SKUAST Kashmir. Technology, Pantnagar, and was SAMBA, Apr 9: Development works into six class rooms at HSS Nandpur has The award ceremony was pre- Previously he worked as Joint awarded Fellowships from IIT, involving Rs 1.15 crore including 14 JAMMU, Apr 9: Prof. J. P. Sharma, also been completed. ceded by panel discussions on Director (Extension) and as Head, Delhi and UNDP respectively. He boundary walls and 1 school building Vice Chancellor SKUAST-Jammu opportunities, innovations, trends Division of Agricultural Extension was associated with 20 externally The financial implication of boundary has been awarded the Life time and challenges. The April 2021 edi- and Director, Centre for Advanced funded projects; funded by ICAR, have been completed under Elementary walls stood at Rs 1.01 crore while remain- achievement award by Agriculture tion of Agriculture Today Magazine Faculty Training (Extension) at DST, DBT, NABARD etc and 13 Education in district samba under district ing 13.35 Lakh were expended on upgrad- Today Group under the Category of shall be showcasing the winners of Indian Agricultural Research Insti- institutional research projects as Capex budget. ing the School building. Two projects are Agri-Extension Awards 2021. Awards. Agriculture Today group tute (IARI), New Delhi. He has vast PI/Co-PI. He has designed and According to the work statement of Ele- The eminent Jury Panel of India in pipeline for completion at a cost of Rs has always been on the forefront in experience of over 33 years con- developed innovative extension mentary Education under district Capex Agri-Extension Awards 2021 made a providing information, influencing ducting strategic research, guiding, approaches like IARI-Post-Office 7.07 lakh. selection in this regard and decided policies, creating business networks teaching postgraduate students, Linkage Extension Model (Krishi budget 2020-21, boundary walls were con- District Development Commissioner, to present the award to Prof. Sharma and recognizing achievers. conducting national/ international Dak), Cyber Extension Model, structed at Government Middle Schools Anuradha Gupta, has emphasised upon for his exemplary contribution in Dr J. P. Sharma is presently Vice- training programmes and carrying Expert System, e-learning Module, Nud, Vijaypur, Thalori, Sumbli, Pacholi, early completion of all the ongoing agricultural extension for farmers’ Chancellor of Sher-e-Kashmir Uni- out agricultural development inter- National Extension Programme, Khabba and Odh; Government. Primary empowerment in India and beyond. development works under district Capex versity of Agricultural Sciences & ventions at the national level. He IARI-VO Partnership Programme, Schools Thanwal, Gharan, Radyal and The award was conferred through Technology of Jammu, J&K from earned his Doctoral degree from IIT, Innovative Farmer Led Extension budget. She also exhorted upon all the exe- a Virtual Event held on Friday 15th June 2020. He is also holding Delhi and Post Graduation from GB System etc., for better and faster Mandi Dansal; at Government Upper Pri- cuting agencies to handover the projects to (April 9, 2021) in which Dr. Trilo- the Additional Charge of Vice- Pant University of Agriculture and dissemination of technologies. mary Schools Dessain and at Government the school Education department in time. chan Mohapatra, Secretary (DARE) FROM PAGE 1 He said all the projects which were sanc- meet Singh and Jasmeet Singh Hakimzada J&K integral part of Former J&K Chief Min- tioned simultaneously for Jammu and Sri- and was indulging in subversive activities doctors’ body says nagar are progressing in Jammu, while they against India. country; India doesn”t ister Omar Abdullah are languishing in the valley. “Further investigation against the abscond- night curfew won’t stop need unasked for advice: “We have the first phase of ring road already ing accused continues”, informed the agency. tested Corona positive functional in Jammu, first batch of 50 students COVID spread Vice President Naidu last week was discharged on Wednesday selected for AIIMS and an industrial park is No Fajr, Isha prayers help in curbing the spread, when people from SKIMS. also ready in Kathua but the projects are yet go about their business during the day vice president said some people from the to take off in the valley whatever be the reason at Jamia Masjid Sgr in hours,” he said. neighbourhood always try to create problems Jammu has emerged as or peculiar circumstances over there,” he said. “We have no night life in Kashmir. and disturbances for India. Ramadhan, says Auqaf “Despite all this, some people still keep There is no movement at all during the “We should not allow them to succeed. We education hub of north claiming that there is discrimination (against to prevent COVID-19 from spreading. night hours. Life comes to a standstill in should be guided by the spirit of national Jammu). Maybe they are the victims of the “It has been decided that only three the night.” integration – nation first, party and profes- India: Union Minister victimhood hangover of the past,” he added. prayers including Zuhar, Asr and “All activities happen during the day sion next and self last. That should be our Maghrib will be offered at historic Jamia and that is the time when virus transmis- attitude, nation first attitude irrespective of Jitendra Singh NIA files supplementary Masjid here while the religious place will sion occurs,” DAK President said. caste, creed, sex, religion and region,” he said. stadium and Kolkata”s Eden Garden,” said remain closed for Fajr and Isha prayers the Union minister who had laid the founda- chargesheet in KLF including Taraveeh,” he said. COVID-19: 7 MBBS Tourists coming to tion stone of the Rs 58.23 crore mega-sports Kashmir by road will complex spread over 270 kanals of land at narco-terror case Dry & pleasant weather in students test positive Hiranagar in Kathua in September last year. a Narco-terror network to strengthen the ter- undergo tests “This is actually happening around us rorist activities of KLF. J&K for next week: MeT at GMC Anantnag which has a direct connection with our youth. The investigation has established that a Bhaderwah 5.6 as the minimum tempera- follow COVID-19 SOPs like wearing face after their RT-PCR test reports, improvement Earlier, the common grievance was that dis- network of narco-traffickers, terrorists and ture. masks and maintaining social distancing in testing facility at the Airport and sanitation crimination was happening against Jammu,” Hawala operatives based in Punjab, Delhi and get vaccination to avoid further trans- of hotels. he said. and Dubai was operating at the behest of Har- ‘Beats logic’: Kashmir mission of virus. Top News of J&K 10 LOCAL Jammu, Friday, April 09, 2021 BLSKS mounts one week special Bhim Singh pays tributes to Prof. Riyaz Punjabi campaign on Do Gaj Ki Dori Top News Report Top News Report be combined with physi- JAMMU, Apr 9: Prof. cal distancing and hand Bhim Singh, Senior Advo- JAMMU, Apr 9: To hygiene. The corona virus cate of Supreme Court aware the masses and spreads mainly from of India who remained promote the traditional person to person. a close friend and even culture of J&K, Bhartiya This can happen between joined him in teaching Lok Sangeet Kala Sans- people who are in close law in Delhi University than mounts one week contact with one another. expressed deep shock on special campaign on Droplets that are pro- the death of Prof. Riyaz Covid-19 in close coordi- duced when an infected Punjabi yesterday, in nation with Sangam Tru person coughs or sneezes Delhi. Prof. Bhim Singh Art Production and pre- may land in the mouths has been close associate sented 56th Friday Dogri or noses of people who with Prof. Riyaz Punjabi Musical Concert “Doo are nearby, or possibly be even though they were Gaj ki Duri-Mask Hai the theme “Doo Gaj ki physical distancing at a The songs were recorded Advanced Study, Shimla, 1994. inhaled into their lungs. teaching in the same insti- Zaroori” during quaran- Duri-Mask Hai Zaroori” community level. Slow- and uploaded on social visiting Professor, Acad- Prof.Riyaz Punjabi wrote A person infected with tution in Delhi for some tine time on the theme of , “Sabun Se hath Dhona ing down the rate and media. emy of Third World extensively in the field of corona virus — even one time. They have been “Covid19-Preventions” Hai Zaroori”, “ Mask number of new corona Welcome speech was Studies, Jamia Millia Kashmir studies. with no symptoms — may very close in working out at Rehersal Hall , Durga hai zaroori”, “Savd- virus infections is criti- given by Sh.M.L.Dogra, Islamia, New Delhi and Through his publications, emit aerosols when they a democratic and secular Bhawan Janipur, Jammu. han Sadhan ” , “Nahin cal to reduce the risk that Chairman, Bhartiya Lok visiting Research Fellow public lectures and dis- talk or breathe. Aerosols movement in Jammu & The Program was inaugu- Piya Tobacco Balma” , large numbers of critically Sangeet Kala Sansthan in the Centre for South cussions he projected the are infectious viral parti- Kashmir. rated by the Chief Guest Nukkad, Skits ,Songs and ill patients cannot receive who highlighted the event Asian Studies, Switzer- syncretic culture of Kash- cles that can float or drift Prof.Riyaz Punjabi had Sh.V.K.Magotra, former Dances were presented life-saving care. Clean your hands often. land. He was affiliated mir Valley. He described around in the air for up to also experienced several Regional Director, Direc- to aware the masses. The The Chief Guest also Use soap and water, or with research centres at the spiritual continuity of three hours. pushes and pressures in torate of Field Publicity, Chief Guest, laid stress on disclosed the concerned an alcohol-based hand the national level as a different faiths in Kash- Another person can J&K also. He was granted Ministry of Information the dangers of the Covid- agencies at Govt. level rub. Maintain a safe dis- Member, Board of Man- mir which culminated in breathe in these aerosols the Padmashree, one of and Broadcasting, Gov- 19 virus primarily spreads must come forward with tance from anyone who agement, Nelson Man- the form of Kashmiriyat and become infected with India’s highest civilian ernment of India. Among when one person breathes such organizations to is coughing or sneezing. dela Centre for Peace and in Kashmir. His article the corona virus. This is awards in 2011. In 2008 the Guest of Honors pres- in droplets or aerosols that curb this menace in J&K Wear a mask when physi- Conflict Resolution, Jamia ‘Kashmiriyat: why everyone should he was granted an honor- ent were Sh.J.K.Raina, are produced when an -UT which is quite alarm- cal distancing is not pos- Millia Islamia, New Delhi, The Mystique of an wear a mask when they ary professorship at the Free Lancer Producer infected person coughs, ing as per newspapers sible. Member, Advisory Board, Ethnicity’ published in go out in public. International University Director Films, Dr. Tara sneezes, talks, or breathes. reports appearing fre- Don’t touch your eyes, Centre for Peace and the India International The singers, musi- Vienna for his contribu- Singh Charak, Former Physical distancing refers quently now- a- days. nose or mouth. Cover Conflict Management, Centre quarterly in 1990 cian, actors and students tion in ‘Strengthening Deputy Director, Health to actions taken to stop or In addition to the above your nose and mouth Lady Shri Ram College was translated in several of music institute who International Relations in Department J&K Govern- slow down the spread of program the artist of with your bent elbow or for Women, University Indian languages and participated in the musi- the Sphere of Education’. ment, Dr.Anju Kumari a contagious disease. For BLSKS also presented a tissue when you cough of Delhi, Member, Gov- reproduced in several cal concert were Usha He also won the Amity Dogra, Govt. Health an individual, it refers songs on “Savdhan Savd- or sneeze. Stay home if erning Council of Inter- national and international Handoo, Rajni Gupta, Academic Excellence Department , Jammu & to maintaining enough han Corona Mahamari you feel unwell. If you national Centre for Peace publications. Sanjeev Kumar Sodhi Award from Amity Inter- Sh.R.P.Amla, assisted the distance (6 feet or more) se bacha lo apne Pran”. have a fever, cough and Studies, New Delhi. Prof. He also authored several ,K.K.Joshi, Sudesh national Business School Concert. The day com- between yourself and The song were written difficulty breathing, seek Punjabi was president, articles on Sikh faith. He Kumari (Pummy),Tilak in 2009, the Fazil Memo- memorated as well with another person to avoid by M.L.Dogra. The songs medical attention. Sh. International Centre for worked on the spiritual rial Award in 2009 and sole aim of rejuvenating getting infected or infect- were recorded and upload J.K.Raina said masks can Raj and many others pre- Peace Studies, New Delhi content of Guru Granth the Adbi Markaz Kamraz the traditional, Primitive ing someone else. School on social media for gen- help prevent the spread sented enthralled per- and Honorary Co-direc- Sahib. Award in 2010. Folk, Art, Culture of J&K closures, directives to eral public. During the of the virus from the formances. At last of the tor, European Institute, The Panthers Party held Region in particular and work from home, library campaign BLSk’s will person wearing the mask programe Master Deepak Prof. Riyaz Punjabi New Delhi. He was the a condolence meeting at Indian nation in general closings, and cancel- presents 7 programs to others. Masks alone Kumar presented vote of was a visiting Research founding editor of the Jammu praying for peace awareness items. The spe- ling meetings and larger in R.S.Pura & Bishnah, do not protect against thanks for successful con- Fellow on human rights quarterly Journal of Peace to the departed soul in cially items prepared on events help enforce Blocks of Jammu District. COVID-19, and should duction of the program. in the Indian Institute of Studies, New Delhi since heaven. Navin Choudhary visits Mock drill to test flood Atal Dulloo assesses Covid-19 preparations preparedness held at Potato Seed Farm Gulmarg Srinagar Calls for increasing rate of Farm to be extended and promoted Top News Report RTPCR tests SRINAGAR, Apr 9: A Mock Drill on flood preparedness was Top News Report on modern scientific lines conducted by NDRF in collaboration with SDRF, DDMA Sri- JAMMU, Apr 9: Finan- nagar and JKSEOC in River Jhelum near Zero Bridge here.The cial Commissioner Health Top News Report mock drill was carried out as part of preparation to combat & Medical Education, Atal flood like situation. Dulloo today chaired a GULMARG, Apr 9: While The Drill was conducted in presence of Additional Deputy meeting with senior offi- continuing the sequence Commissioner (ADC) Srinagar, Dr Syed Hanief Balkhi.On cers of Health Department of events for the promo- the occasion, all the stakeholders from the concerned depart- with regards to Covid-19 tion of departmental ments participated in the smooth conduct of the drill.Speak- management here. The farms and to take on spot ing on the occasion, the ADC said that the aim of the exercise meeting was called to dis- assessment of different was to check the Disaster preparedness of all the departments cuss issues like availabil- forthwith pending works lack space for home quar- agricultural activities and to find the gaps in resources and communication system ity of general and oxygen pertaining to Covid miti- antine. being carried out, Princi- in the district, besides to spread awareness among the stake- supported beds in hospi- gation. Atal Dulloo also sought pal Secretary AP&FWD holders and the general public regarding their role.He further tals of J&K. It was directed by the district wise data about Navin Kumar Choudhary said that such mock exercises are very important as it helps in Speaking to the officers, Financial Commissioner availability of isolation today visited Potato Seed proper coordination, decision-making, prompt response, and the Financial Commis- that intensive care teams beds, supported beds, Multiplication farm Gul- other life safety aspects at the time of any incident.During the sioner said that the capac- be deputed at Category 1 ICU beds and ventilators. marg. could be achieved. this year. event, both the response forces, NDRF and SDRF presented ity to conduct RTPCR tests dedicated Covid hospi- Further details regarding While interacting with The Principal Secretary He urged upon the offi- various rescue and response techniques utilized to save lives be increased in excess of at tals. In addition to these the number of hospitals the concerned officers, the said that the innovative cers and technical staff during floods like situation including rescue of drowned least 10 thousand tests. He teams the health depart- in both the divisions and Principal Secretary high- ideas for the optimal to take it as a challenge persons due to boat capsize, river crossing rope rescue, use set a target of immediate ment was also directed their capacity was also lighted the importance of utilization of farm lands and ensure all the neces- of improvised floating aids, deep diving to find the dead etc functioning of minimum to ensure availability of shared by officials with the promoting Gulmarg Farm should be encouraged for sary efforts to achieve the 18 oxygen generation ICU beds, ventilators and Financial Commissioner. on modern scientific lines which all the innovative target. plants in Kashmir divi- portable ventilators in the Those present at the so that not only the potato steps should be taken up. Earlier Director Agricul- sion and 5 such next couple of days. Simi- meeting included MD seed requirement of the JM Kangan convicts four He impressed upon the ture, Kashmir, plants in Jammu larly, for Category 2 Covid NHM, Yasin Choudhary; Valley could be taken care officers / officials working Chowdhary Mohammad persons under FSSA-2006 division. He also directed health centres, round the Principal GMC Jammu, of but the surplus seed in the farms to work with Iqbal gave a detailed that an officer be deputed clock presence of a phy- Dr Shashi Sudan; Director could be made available commitment and coordi- overview of the farm and Top News Report to look after availability of sician, ECG machine, Health Jammu, Dr Renu to some other states of the nation to achieve tangible informed the Principal GANDERBAL, Apr 9: In a significant Judgment, Judicial these facilities in govern- oxygen cylinders, oxygen Sharma; MD JKMSCL, Dr country also. results on ground, Secretary about various Magistrate Kangan, Kartar Singh today convicted four ment hospitals in both the manifold and bedside Yashpal Sharma; Com- He said that the Potato so that the benefits of exis- activities being carried persons including Nominee of M/S Asian Lakes Health divisions. monitors was also man- mandant Medical CH Seed Multiplication Farm tence of these farms reach out in the Farm. & Foods Limited, Ludhiana with a fine of Rs 6000 and The Financial Commis- dated.Regarding Covid CRPF Jammu, Dr Dinesh is an asset of the depart- to the grass roots level. Officers who were present imprisonment till rising of the Court under section 59 of sioner assured availability Care Centres, the avail- Pithauria; MO CH CRPF ment and the latest tech- During the visit Principal on the occasion includes Food Safety & Standards Act (FS&SA) -2006 in case of of additional medical staff ability of isolation beds, Jammu, Dr Anu Gorke, nological interventions in Secretary directed for uti- Potato Development Offi- Food Sample of carbonated water, which was declared whenever and wherever bedding, oxygen concen- and among others. the cultivation of potatoes lizing the whole Gulmarg cer Kashmir, Waheed- Ur- unsafe by Central Food Laboratory Kolkata. required. He also directed trator, BP apparatus, pulse Director SKIMS, Sri- used globally should be Farm for Potato Cultiva- Rehman; Farm Manager, Meanwhile, the complaint was filed by Food Safety Offi- Directors of Health from oxymeters, nebulisers, non nagar, Director Health adopted so that the best tion and set the target SM Farm Gulmarg and cer Kangan, Fayaz Ahmed Bhat on 2 April, 2014 and also both the divisions to visit contact thermometers, Services, Kashmir and use of such a high altitude of 2500 quintals of high other concerned officers represented the department in the Court at Kangan in the designated Covid hospi- PPE kits and hypochlorite Principals of various Gov- Seed Multiplication Farm quality potato seeds for of the department. instant case. tals and ensure availabil- solution is to be ensured ernment Medical colleges ity of all facilities round by the health department. participated in the meet- the clock. The CMOs These facilities are to ing through video confer- Azadi Ka Amrut Mahotsav: RDD Gbl held Pad Yatra were directed to complete be given to patients who encing. Top News Report GANDERBAL, Apr 9: As part of the ‘Azadi DDC Chairman, Vice Chairman, DC Kupwara Ka Amrut Mahotsav’ celebrations, Rural administered Covishield vaccine Development and Panchayati Raj today held Pad Yatra at Ganderbal and Kangan blocks Top News Report taries said that the Covid with Health officers and vaccine is safe for protec- reviewed the present status of the district. KUPWARA, Apr 9: The The Pad Yatra was organized by the Rural tion against the pandemic of sampling and vaccina- Chairman, District Devel- viral disease. tion process in the district. Development Department Ganderbal in opment Council (DDC), which staff members of the department and In a message, they urged The Deputy Commissioner Kupwara, Irfan Sultan Pan- local Panchayat members participated. upon the people to come was informed that 41047 ditpuri; Vice Chairman, Dis- Amid chanting slogans for social causes like forward and administer persons have been vacci- Nasha Mukt Bharat, Beti Bachao Beti Padhao, trict Development Council, the Covishield vaccine to nated including front line Communal harmony, unity and integrity of Haji Farooq Ahmad Mir protect their health. They workers in the district so the country and carrying national flag, ban- and Deputy Commissioner also urged for maintenance far. ners and placards the Pad Yatra went through Kupwara, Imam Din were of social distancing and It was also informed that the lanes and roads of these blocks with strict today administered Cov- wearing of masks besides 7423 samples under Rapid adherence to precautionary measures against ishield vaccine at Covid ensuring proper hygiene to Antigen Tests for Covid-19, Covid-19. the 15th August 2022 (Independence Day) posed several programmes at Block levels Vaccination Centre, Sub prevent spread of virus. besides, 3011 RT PCR Sam- Assistant Commissioner Development Gan- that marks 75 years of freedom of India from under the aegis of ‘Azadi ka Amrit Mohat- District Hospital Kupwara. Later, the Deputy Commis- pling have also been done sioner convened a meeting during the last eight days. derbal, Bilal Mukhtar said that to celebrate the British rule, the Government has pro- sav’. On the occasion, the digni- Top News of J&K Jammu, Friday, April 09, 2021 LOCAL 11 Ajaz Ahmad Sofi re-elected president GDC Bhadarwah organized One Day Chhari of traders federation Handwara Yatra to Top News Report Plantation Drive cum Workshop SRINAGAR, Apr 9: “It is Top News Report 2nd and 3rd respectively Commence a great honour for me that BY ABID PAMPORI in poster making compe- the traders Re-elected me tition. During his address DODA, Apr 9: Depart- from April as their president. I will on this occasion DFO ment of Environmental Sci- work for the develop- Bhaderwah, Sh. Chander ences and Department o f ment of traders as I have Shekhar dealt at length on 10 Botany, Govt. Degree Top News Report worked in the past on the importance of forests College Bhadarwah orga- same post” Ajaz Ahmad in purification of envi- JAMMU, Apr 9: 27th nized one day Plantation sofi told that after he was ronment and its role in Chhari Yatra is commenc- Drive cum Workshop in elected PTF Handwara. survival of living organ- ing on 10th of April 2021 collaboration with Forest The day long elections isms. He emphasized for Department, Bhadarwah from Shri Ranvireshwar of traders federation of planting more and more on the theme “Forest Mandir, Prade Ground handwara was held with trees to make the environ- Restoration: A path to Jammu where Poojan of fervour, under the chair- ment clean and green and recovery and well being”. Holy Maces will be per- man election board Gh a better place to live. The event was organized formed and thereafter Rasool Wani and vice Prominent among under the visionary guid- at about 7.30 A.M. Yatra Chairman Ab Rashid others who were present ance of Principal of the col- will proceed for Rag- Malik. The voting was on this occasion include lege Dr. Kuldeep Kumar hunath Mandir where held from 8 am to 02:00 Prof. N.K Manhas, Prof. Sharma, Head Department Pooja will be performed pm. Sanjay Katal, Prof Prithvi of Botany, Prof. Davinder and then wholly Maces Two candidates had filed Raj, Prof. Pinki Kotwal, Kumar and Head Depart- lege. The cadets of NCC tional institutions will go will reach Shri Lakshmi their nomination papers Prof. Arjun Kotwal, Prof. ment of Environmental and NSS, GDC Bhadar- a long way in sensitizing including former presi- Vijay Kumar, Prof. Ash- Narayan Mandir, Gandhi Sciences, Prof. Anuradha wah also actively partici- the masses as students are dent Ajaz Ahmad Sofi and wani Kumar, Prof. Man- Nagar, Jammu at about Sharma whereas DFO Bha- pated in the programme. the best ambassadors to Mansoor Ahmad Bhat. jeet Charak, Prof Ankush 9.A.M.clock Where the darwah Sh. Chander Shek- Formally, the event was spread awareness messag- Ajaz Ahmad sofi was Kumar, Prof. Riyaz Pooja of The Holy Maces har was the chief guest on inaugurated by lighting es in the society. On this declared winner with 606 will be performed. this occasion. The pro- of the ceremonial lamp by occasion a symposium and Ahmed, Prof. Irshad votes, won by 140 votes. Thereafter the Chhari gramme started off with the dignitaries. The whole a poster making competi- Wani, Dr. Sanjay Kumar, The newly president Yatra will proceed to sowing of seed balls of event was organised to tion were also held on the Prof. Shahbaz Ahmed, assured the people asso- gratulated Ajaz Ahmad Purmandal via Mahadev A number of people Cedrus, Pinus and other commemorate 75th year same theme in which large Prof. Nazar-ul-Islam, Prof ciated with trade and busi- Sofi and for becoming Mandir,Shiv Mandir Tri- including political and species in the degraded of Independence- Azadi number of college students Asma Pervez, Dr Sangeeta ness that he will work tire- the president and General kuta Nagar, Shiv Mandir non political organisa- slopy hills of nearby Ka Amrut Mahotsav. actively participated. Prof. Kumari and Dr Shahroora. lessly to solve the different Secretary respectively of tions, Journalists, civil Rainda Village, Bhadar- On this occasion a formal B.P Singh, Dr. Wahied K The formal vote of Greater Kalaish,Data problems faced by them. the federation. society members con- wah followed by plant- welcome address was pre- Balwan and Prof. Sandesh thanks was presented by Ranpat Dev Mandir ing of saplings of Cedrus sented by Principal of the Kumar were the mem- Dr. Sandeep Kotwal of Birpur. and Pinus species in the college Dr. K. K. Sharma bers of jury. Based on the Department of Botany As such you are District SSPs to brief media men college premises by DFO and during his address he judgement of jury, Hasee- whereas Dr. Anu Sharma requested to depute your Bhadarwah, DySp Bha- focused on the role of for- na Banoo, Mushied Hus- of Department of Envi- Reporter/Photographer about encounters: IGP Kashmir darwah (Sh Meer Gufoor), ests in environment pro- sain and Divya Rathore all ronmental Sciences con- at Shri Lakshmi Narayan tection. He also asserted students of UG Semester Mandir , Gandhi Nagar involved in anti-militancy Kashmir News Observer Principal, Staff members ducted proceedings of the Top News Report that such events in educa- Vth were adjudged as 1st, by 9.A.M. operations and the live cov- (KNO), the IGP said that and students of the col- programme. SRINAGAR, Apr 9 (Agen- erages of encounters may live coverage of encoun- cies): Inspector General of trigger law and order situa- ters can instigate people in Working on two-pronged strategy in Kashmir: GoC 15 Corps D P Pandey Police (IGP) Kashmir range tion in other areas. Replying other adjoining areas of the Vijay Kumar Friday said to a query at PCR Srinagar operational site and lead to Top News Report is peaceful, South Kashmir and and grenades were used. “We area. The identity of Imtiyaz’s aide that district SSPs have been whether injury to the three law and order situation. some parts of Central Kashmir are used tear smoke shells. In the is being ascertained. SRINAGAR, Apr 9 (Agencies): directed to brief media men civilians can be reported by “I have directed district witnessing cycle of violence,”GoC ensuing gunfight, five militants Speaking on the occasion, GoC General officer Commanding about encounter updates the media, the IGP said: “I SSPs to brief media men Pandey said. “Our efforts are on were killed—two from Hizbul Victor Force Rashim Bali said that (GoC) of Srinagar based 15 Corps and that the media persons reiterate that no live cover- about encounter updates to address the situation. We need Muajhideen, one from LeT and in Shopian operation sanctity of Lieutenant General D P Pandey are once again advised not age of encounters will be in their respective areas, cooperation from the general two from AGH. All were catego- the masjid was maintained and said that the army is working on to inch closer to gunfight allowed. A stray bullet can whenever there is any public. Our youth are being radi- rized militants.” only automatic fire and small a two-pronged strategy in Kash- sites as that poses threat to hit any media men if you encounter,” he said. Perti- calized and people must help us He said that two militants grenades were used to kill mili- mir—to prevent the local militant their lives. go closer to the operation nently, KNO was the first in stopping the trend.” including the AGH chief Imtiyaz tants hiding inside. “Every effort recruitment and to squeeze the The IGP said that if site. Covering live encoun- to report the police adviso- He asserted that some parents Shah had fled from the Shopian to make the militants surrender OGW and social media network media persons go closer ters can pose threat to the ry that barred media men whose youth have joined mili- encounter site during the initial failed,” he said, adding that the used for radicalization of youth. to the operation sites, the journalists.” from covering live encoun- tancy have approached army and cordon after throwing grenades. army men on ground are being He, however, said that anyone same may disturb the men As per news agency— ters in Kashmir. requested it to “get their children “We developed the lead and strictly directed to respect the who picks up arms will be dealt back and rehabilitate them even found that duo had fled to Now- local sentiment and to ensure min- strictly—local militants will be if they need to be lodged in jails.” bugh area of Tral. Today, early imum collateral damage during Rakesh takes stock of COVID-19 offered surrender if they refuse, Asked whether local militancy morning a cordon was launched in anti-militancy operations. they will be killed. graph was high this year, the GoC an open area where Imtiyaz along To a query whether any civilian vaccination at Gandhi Nagar Hospital GoC 15 corps was addressing his said that the local militant recruit- with his aide were killed,” he said. was injured in Shopian encounter, maiden presser at Police Control ment is very less this year so far From of the seven slain militants, the IGP said: “During the initial ‘Nation will soon defeat Corona pandemic’ Room (PCR) Srinagar along IGP compared to previous years. the IGP said seven AK-riffles and exchange some miscreants tried to Kashmir Vijay Kumar and GoC Briefing the media about two two pistols were recovered. He disrupt the operations after which were quite satisfied with the Victor Force Rashim Bali about separate gunfights, IGP Kashmir said that in Shopian operation police used minimum force to dis- arrangements for vaccination two encounters—Shopian and said that in two encounter—one at sanctity of the masjid was main- perse them. there and they wholeheart- Tral, Pulwama in which seven Jan Mohalla, Shopian and anoth- tained and the place of worship Three civilians sustained injuries edly appreciated the role of militants including the Ansar er at Nowbugh, Tral in Pulwama suffered very minimum damage. and all are stable.” Prime Minister Narendra Gazwatul Hind (AGH) chief were district, seven militants including The IGP identified the slain Replying to a query how many Modi in the fight against killed. AGH chief Imtiyaz Shah, who was militants of Shopian as Muzamil soldiers sustained injuries in COVID-19 not only in India As per news agency—Kashmir active since April 2019, was killed. Tantry who had joined militancy Shopian operation, GoC 15 Corps but globally too. News Observer (KNO), GoC 15 “In Shopian operation we had in August 2019, Adil Lone who said that four soldiers including Mahajan said, “BJP is work- Corps said that the army is work- to be very patient. We followed all picked up arms in July 2019, Youn- an officer were injured during ing 24X7 to ensure that the ing on a two-pronged strategy SoPs. We allowed the Moulvi of ish Ahmed Khanday, who joined the operation and all are stable. COVID-19 vaccination drive which entails preventing the local the local masjid in which militants militancy in November last year On whether militants are plan- gets paced up so that the life militant recruitment and to block were hiding, to persuade militants and Basit Bhat who picked up gun ning to target Amarnath Yatra, of the people becomes safe the OGW and social media net- to surrender twice in the night. We in June last year. He said the fifth the GoC said that it won’t be for Top News Report tion. and secure amid the second work which is used for radicaliza- also brought brother of a militant. militant has not been identified the first time that militants may Mahajan expressed full sat- Covid wave. We have fanned tion of youth in the Valley. His request for surrender was also yet. Similarly, the IGP said one of be planning to target the pilgrim- JAMMU, Apr 9: In-charge isfaction over the progress of out our party activists and “This is my first media interac- turned down. We brought parents the slain militants of Tral gunfight age. “Militants are always looking All Cells, BJP J&K, Rakesh the vaccination drive at the workers in all directions tion and I can feel that there is a of militants in the morning, but was identified as Imtiyaz Shah, for soft targets. We will ensure all Mahajan accompanied by hospital. across the Union Territory to new change and new energy. One militants refused to surrender,” the chief of AGH, who was active measures are taken to see a peace- Puneet Mahajan Convener Later, Rakesh Mahajan also make the people aware not and all want J&K to be a peace- the IGP said, adding that in Shop- since April 2019, and was tasked ful pilgrimage of Amarnath this Health & Medical Cell, BJP interacted with the persons only about the SOPs to be fol- ful region. While rest of Kashmir ian gunfight no IED, no explosive to target Amarnath Yatra in Tral year,” the GoC said. J&K visited Gandhi Nagar who had come to the centre lowed quite strictly but also Hospital today to take stock for vaccination. He said that educating them about the of ongoing COVID -19 vac- Tarun Uppal releases devotional song Sadat Doolwal appreciate Govt he was happy to see the dire need to get them vac- cination.Rakesh Mahajan enthusiasm of the people cinated.” He further added machinery efforts for releasing interacted with staff on duty album ‘Charni Laya Maiya Ne’ there. Those who got vacci- that the party cadre at the at the Hospital besides seek- nated said that they received Rakeshwar Singh from Naxals ing people’s response and grass-roots level has been the vaccine shots quite directed to work dedicat- Top News Report suggestions on the ongoing smoothly which dispelled all Covid-19 vaccination drive. edly like NGOs besides edu- their apprehensions having cating the people about the JAMMU, Apr 9: IISF State The staff was attending the President J&k Mr Sadat arisen due to some rumours. necessity of taking precau- people who had come for Doolwal thanked and appre- They said that they would tions like wearing masks and vaccination with full dedica- ciate Govt efforts for releas- further make the people in maintaining social distancing tion and utmost care, Maha- ing Abducted CRPF jawan their vicinity and in their even after receiving COVID- jan said. He said that staff on Rakeshwar Singh Manhas contact aware about the 10 vaccine shots. duty assured to provide the released by Naxals , Dool- necessity of taking the vac- He said we are quite confi- best facilities to those visiting wal Said in his Statement cine dose without any fret or dent and sure that under the the hospital, especially those that the soldier of the Central fear.Mahajan said that over leadership of PM Modi the who are coming for vaccina- Reserve Police Force Rakesh- all the people at the hospital nation will soon defeat the war Singh Manhas, who was Top News Report said that they have a great The video songs were shot captured by the Naxalites in ASCOMS starts beneficiary scheme for the hidden talent and all they under the direction of Sonu Chhattisgarh after the April reports, the state govern- welfare of pregnant woman JAMMU, Apr 9: Tarun need is a right track and a Taneja & Dubey and DOP 3 ambush, was released on ment had adhered to the Uppal, Chairperson of platform to showcase their of A Production & Arman Thursday. the soldier was Naxal terrorist’s demands Top News Report will be providing full medi- April 2021, the first day of the Nirbhay Bharat Foundation talent. “Young boys and while the Lyrics were writ- taken to the CRPF camp and nominated two people, cal care to the patients by a commencement of scheme, (NBF) today released video girls of Dogra erstwhile ten by Rahul Kumar Nagar in Bijapur after his release including a person from the JAMMU, Apr 9: Acharya Team of Expert Doctors. As 18 Ante-Natal patients were devotional song ‘Charni state have a lot of talent and Puriya. where his medical examina- tribal community, to nego- Shri Chander College of a gesture of goodwill, the registered, investigated and Laya Maiya Ne’ in a func- have been excelling in dif- Uppal said that these tion was done. “At around tiate with the Maoists and Medical Sciences & Hospi- Management of ASCOMS treated with instructions tion held here. ferent platforms and proved young minds have proved 4.30 pm the abducted jawan secure the soldier’s release. tal (ASCOMS - HOSPITAL), has decided to launch of follow up at the Hospi- The album was released themselves,” he said, themselves in the singing, Rakeshwar Singh Manhas Sadat Doolwal Said that N.H. By-Pass, Sidhra, Jammu this scheme on the lines of tal OPD. Attendants of one under the banner of Nirb- adding that they have also acting and entertainment returned safely to Terrem the CRPF jawan could be has started a Beneficiary scheme launched by Govt. of patient appreciated the efforts hay Bharat Foundation created new platforms for field and have become job police station along with brought back because of Scheme for the welfare of India as “JANANI SURAK- of the Hospital Management (NBF). Sanjeev Sharma, others as well. providers instead of job the facilitators who went the timely intervention of pregnant woman under the SHA YOJNA”. Under the for providing quality services Social Activist, was also Presented by ARJ Produc- seekers. He wished them inside the jungle to trace his Government and a few local name of “ACHARYA SHRI scheme, the patient regis- and the services proposed to present on the occasion. tions, the album was sung good luck and a grand suc- location. He has now been journalists, who mediated CHANDER SURAKSHIT tered on 9th of every month be provided to the patients While praising the tal- by Vishal Sharma while cess in future and hoped admitted to the Basaguda with the Maoists facilitating MATRITVA YOJNA”. Under will be provided the health under this scheme for the ented youth of Jammu and the music was composed from them to excel more field hospital for medical Rakeshwar Singh Manhas’s this scheme, the Institution facility free of cost. On 9th of welfare of women. Kashmir, Tarun Uppal by Kaith Music (V.Kaith). well in the field. examination. According to release. Top News of J&K Top News of J&K Jammu, Friday, April 09, 2021 Jammu, Monday, LOCAL / ADVT August 24, 2020 12 IMFA organised organ Manohar slams NDA Govt over National Level Management Training Program unemployment, farmers’ protest for IFS Officers Conducted at SMVDU donation awareness camp Top News Report

KATRA, Apr 9: The School of Business, SMVD University, organized the 12th National Training Program (in Virtual Mode) on ‘Enhancing Managerial Top News Report ployed youth demand- Effectiveness’ for Indian ing jobs, rising prices of Forest Service Officers with JAMMU, Apr 9: Former petrol-diesel-LPG, budget the financial support from Minister & President DCC cut for education, soldiers the Ministry of Environ- Kathua Dr Manohar Lal dying in vain at borders ment, Forests and Climate Sharma while addressing but this government inits Change, GoI. Kumar, CEO, SMVDSB, Dr. Jyoti Sharma, Program public meeting at village arrogance has failed to do Chief Guest, Padam Shri Guest of Honour of the Coordinator, emphasized anything.In last he said It Prof.Ravindra K. Sinha, inaugural function, dis- that the strategy of deliver- of saving lives by donating in their life. He said that Badoli panchayat , Kandi Top News Report is demanded that the Modi Vice Chancellor, SMVDU, cussed various initiatives ing the results better than organs by their creativity. our department is always belt of Billawar assembly today cornered the central Government wakes up and discussed regarding the taken by SMVDSB and the competitors. The IFS JAMMU, Apr 9: To bring They also pledge to ahead to bring social government on issues like takes necessary measures role of Indian Forest Offi- described the functioning officers from different parts the awareness regarding donate their organs after awareness among masses. unemployment , farmers’ to arrest the continuous cers and scientific commu- of SMVDSB to all the par- of the country, including Organ Donation among death and motivated other Prof. Dr. Amarjeet Singh protest, and fuel price and down slide by addressing nity in forest wildlife and ticipating officers. Karnataka, Kerala, Uttar people State Organ and also. said that we are happy to said that it is time for the these issues. Also pres- climate change. At the outset, Dr.Saurabh, Pradesh, Haryana, Orissa, Tissue Transplant Orga- Dr. Shohab Malik, Prin- be a part of such an great Prime Minister to listen to ent on the occasion were He said that preserva- Head, School of Business, Jharkhand, Madhya nization (SOTTO) J&K in cipal IMFA, lauded the initiative of Government of “Deshkibaat” instead of Devinder Singh Bindu, tion of forests is the ulti- SMVDU, welcomed all Pradesh, Assam, Maha- collaboration with Depart- efforts of government India. He motivated other saying his MaankiBaat on Hira Lal Abrol, Kulb- mate solution to preserve officers to the university. rashtra, Andaman and ment of Applied Art, Insti- to start such initiative. to donate organs. So that radio.Dr Sharma further hushan Kumar,Rajinder the ecosystem so that Dr.Supran Kumar Sharma, Nicobar etc. participated tute of Music and Fine He said that NO GIFT IS someone can live a life of criticized the NDA gov- singh, Surinder Singh, the human race does not Dean, Faculty of Man- in this grand training pro- Arts, University of Jammu BIGGER THAN THE GIFT happiness. ernment for not being able KaramchandKhajuria become extinct. He wished agement, elaborated the gram.Dr. AshutoshVash- organised a poster making OF LIFE. Vaneeka Gupta, fac- to find a solution to the ,Rashpal singh, Kamal the officers a happy and advantages of training pro- ishth, Associate Professor activity on the topic Rakesh Sharma, HOD, ulty member, Ms. Anshu issues of the farmers. “The Singh, Dalbir sethi, Swarn productive learning in grams with respect to dis- and Member, Organiz- ‘”Donate Organs and Saves Department of Applied Sharma, Consultant PM and all of theCabinet singh, Chamail singh and this celebrated training semination of experience ing Committee, offered a lives” on Friday. Arts said that we can help Media/IEC (SOTTO J &k) ministers are busy cam- others. program. Mr. Ramesh and inculcation of skills. formal vote of thanks to all. During the activity 25 a generation by organ and Irfan lone, transplant paigning in poll-bound students from the depart- donation and it is a noble coordinator, (SOTTO J&k) states. But they don’t have ment participated and cause to save someone’s were present during the the time to address the gave a beautiful message life and bring happiness occassion. CB Jammu books Noida based Company grievances of the farm- Top News Report in return the company would provide Rs On receipt of the complaint, a preliminary ers which are camping in 5175 EMI for one year and Rs 4590 as rent verification was initiated and during the Delhi. JAMMU, Apr 9: Crime Branch Jammu of the bike monthly which was used by the course of enquiryit was found that the com- He said that the BJP-led registered a criminal case under relevant company for one year on which he entered plainants have transferred money into the DFSS takes out celebration rally sections of law against a Noida Based central government has into a formal agreement with the company account of CMD Sanjay Bhati and others failed to create job oppor- Company - Garvit Innovative promoters as investor for one year. He joined in the Directors of Garvit Innovative Promoters tunities despite promising Limited (Bike Boat) with its Head office at month of July 2018 with the assurance Ltd. GautamBudh Nagar Noida UP. They in its manifesto to create GautamBudh Nagar, Noida UP, managed that they would receive the amount as have allured the complainant and others by CMD Sanjay Bhatti and other Direc- two crore jobs. The Modi per company scheme and the complain- to invest money with attractive plans of tors, for their involvement in luring and government has enacted ant invested for 7 bikes in the name of his good returns but did not fulfil their prom- duping innocent citizens in general and wife ChetnaRainaBhat and three bikes in ise by committing criminal breach of trust. policies that destroyed the complainant in particular of their hard India’s economic struc- his personal name in the month of July The CMD Sanjay Bhati and the Directors earned money by inviting investments in 2018 and later in the month of October of the company have cheated and misap- ture. The unemployment the company in Bikes on the promise and 2018 invested for 51 bikes in the name of propriated the money of the complainant. is bound to rise further assurance of good returns but duping the his wife ChetnaBhatwith gross amount of They have intentionally, deliberately and due to the mismanage- complainant of his hard earned money. Rs 37, 88,100. In the month of December dishonestly deceived the complainants of ment of the economy and A written complaint was received in 2018 the Company dishonoured its com- their hard earned money. The omissions lockdown. The Center Crime Branch, Jammu by Suresh Kumar mitment and stopped making payments. and commissions, on the part ofSanjay has cheated youths, farm- Bhat S/O Late LambodarBhat R/O On this the complainant personally met Bhati and other Directors of Garvit Inno- ers, soldiers and every H.No.308, Sector-3 Ext. VasantVihar, Triku- Sanjay Bhatti CMD of the company who vative Promoters Ltd. GautamBudh Nagar common man of this ta Nagar Jammu and his wife ChetnaBhat, assured to resolve the matter but did noth- Noida, UP prima facie constitute offences FRONT & SHIV SENA remained hopeful of his allegingtherein that he along with other Top News Report nation.The entire nation ing in regard. Later the complainant came punishable U/S 420, 406/ RPC. Accord- under the leadership of return and want to thank investors have been cheated by the above saw laborers walking on to know that the said company through ingly, a formal case is registered in P/S President ASHOK GUPTA the central government. mentioned company by way of floating an JAMMU, Apr 9: Rakesh- foot, farmers on roads its CMD and the directors had planned Crime Branch, Jammu against the above took out a massive cel- Gupta further stated that attractive scheme of investing Rs 62100 for war Singh Minhas, who against agri laws, unem- and cheated many other people also in mentioned accused person for in-depth belongs to the 210th ebration rally in Jammu after the release of our one bike and multiples of the amount and the same way as they have been cheated. investigation. CoBRA battalion, went city upon the return of Jawan it is now time to take missing after the gunfight the Jammu brave-heart the the revenge for the mar- that started after a joint Rakeshwar Singh Jamwal tyrdom of our brave hearts. ‘Our institution will extend every possible Swarnim Vijay Varsh celebrated by NCC cadets team of CRPF and Chhat- from the hostage of Mao- Surgical strike like attack tisgarh Police’s DRG and ists. The people of Jammu should be launched on the support for such initiatives: Dir NIT STF personnel reached the are very happy the son of Maoists and kill all those NIT Srinagar hosts webinar on pursuing Quantum career in age of neural networks spot following the tip-off the soil has been released who were responsible for regarding the presence by the Maoist’s captivity. the attack who killed our of wanted Maoist Madvi Gupta said that all thanks CRPF Jawans. The party Top News Report Hidma and his associates. to PM Modi and Home workers who were present Minister Amit Shah for the at the time of celebration Top News Report Hidma reportedly heads SRINAGAR, Apr 9: The Department of the Peoples Liberation safe release of Rakeshwar were Abhishek, Prem, Brij, Physics, National Institute of Technology JAMMU, Apr 9: In order to commemorate the victory of our Guerrilla Army (PLGA) Singh Manhas. Ashish, Manu, Naresh, (NIT) Srinagar Friday organized a webinar brave hearts in the unforgettable military confrontation of the This is a happy moment Khandu and various others battalion no 1. on ‘Pursuing Quantum Career in the Age India - Pakistan War of 1971, the entire country is celebrating for people of Jammu .We were present The workers of DOGRA of Neural Networks’. ‘Vijay Varsh’ with great enthusiasm and fervour. The virtual session was presided over NCC cadets from 2 J&K Girls Battalion NCC are participat- by Director NIT Srinagar Prof. Rakesh ing from different regions, and are welcoming the ‘Victory IkkJutt Jammu team blocks Sehgal. While Registrar NIT Srinagar Prof Flame’ in honour of our valiant soldiers remembering them for Kaiser Bukhari, HOD Physics Dr. Prince A their great sacrifice, unmatched courage and selfless devotion towards the nation. . Ganai, faculty members, and students of NCC Cadets of 2 J&K Girls Battalion NCC today laid wreath visiting Kishtwar the department also attended the session. at 2/ Lt Arun Khetrapal War Memorial along with local troops The session was hosted by Dr. Rukhsan and remembered gallant heroes of the nation. ul Haq, Quantum AI Scientist at IBM, and It is by virtue of such events that a strong sense of patrio- shared his vast experience with the stu- tism, respect and reverence towards our motherland is being dents. instilled among our young cadets who will further encourage Prof. Sehgal said Quantum physics them to stay united and work together for upliftment of the has vast opportunities and our students country. should be aware of these things and which Dr. Haq is a quantum Artificial Intelli- are very helpful. gence Scientist at IBM, former series fore- “Such sessions are playing an important casting and Analyst at Johnson and John- role and students should know about pur- son. He is also the founder of the Kashmir REQUIRED suing Quantum career in the age of neural Institute of Mathematical Sciences (KIMS). networks. There are several specializations While interacting virtually with stu- Required Driver for Load Top News Report Pertinent to mention, was obtained in advance in this field which can lead to a career in dents, Dr. Haq shared his vast experience all parties of J&K were from the Kishtwar admin- quantum computing “he said. in Quantum physics with the students and Carrier (Auto) KISHTWAR, Apr 9: In allowed to campaign istration. Sehgal said NIT Srinagar will host such urged them to work hard to make a career a shocking development in Kishtwar including All day long Kishtwar webinars and seminars for research schol- in the developing field. undermining the basic separatists aligned par- administration played ars and students in the future also. Our During the session, Dr. M.A. Shah said Contact: Vikas Gupta fundamental rights of ties of Kashmir but it cat & mouse while taking institution will extend every possible sup- NIT Srinagar should take lead in going people, IkkJutt Jammu was only IkkJutt Jammu instructions from their port for such initiatives, he said. to the data center and then to artificial M/S GANPARTI ENTERPRISES team led by it’s Presi- whose campaign trail was political masters, in the Registrar NIT, Kaiser Bukhari also appre- intelligence. He urged Dr. Haq to visit the dent Ankur Sharma was derailed. Today while on process totally oblivious ciated the Physics department for conduct- campus and identify the students whom MOBILE NO: 9872317860 briefly detained at Thathri the way to pay tributes of their core job, that is to ing webinars on relevant themes. He said department can send for training in the enroute towards District to Sh. Chandrakant Ji as take care of fundamental these sessions are need of the hour and future.. Kishtwar. This has hap- well the Parihar Brothers rights of the people. very helpful for opting a career in Quan- The concluding remarks were presented pened second time in span who fell in the line of their IkkJutt Jammu’s sudden tum technologies. by Dr. Seemin Rubab and she thanked the For Advertisement in of four months that Ankur social duty, Ankur Sharma rise on the political map On the occasion, HOD Physics Dr. speaker for his wonderful session. Sharma has been censured along with his Executive of Jammu & Kashmir Prince A. Ganai said welcomed the guest “It was a very interactive session as from visiting Kishtwar. Team while reaching Tha- perhaps is the reason for Dr. Rukhsan ul Haq and stated that both there were plenty of questions asked by Top News of J&K Earlier during DDC elec- thri faced a battalion level these knee jerk reactions faculty members and students were inter- students during the online session,” Dr. tions, his campaign trail force to block their visit of the Kishtwar adminis- ested in the discussed topic. Rubab said. Newspaper was halted by the Kisht- towards Kishtwar. tration in particular and Ganai said Dr. Haq is among brightest Apart from faculty, the webinar saw war district administra- This after prior permis- UT administration headed students from the Valley. I have met him good participation from 50-60 students Please Contact: 9086072548, 9906300707 tion on the pretext of situ- sion for a personal visit by L-G Sh. Manoj Sinha in several times and he has been always won- and research scholars from the Physics Email: [email protected] ation not conducive. and not a political rally general. derful for his understanding and thoughts. department.

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