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No. JK- 435 Vol.-12 Issue-58 Pages-12 Rs.-2/- BRIEFLY Lt Governor inaugurates 6th Technology Army Dr Farooq’s emotional speech 58 new Exhibition cum Seed Sale Mela cancels on Kashmiri Pandits High-density plantation is the special focus of this year’s event covid-19 recruitment cases in J&K exam after Top News Report paper leaked JAMMU, Feb 28: Six- teen travellers among NEW DELHI, Feb 28 58 fresh covid-19 cases (Agencies): The Army reported in Jammu and has cancelled an exami- Kashmir even as one nation for pan-India fresh death due to the recruitment of general virus took places in the duty personnel after last 24 hours, officials paper was found to said on Sunday. have been leaked, offi- They said 11 of these cials said on Sunday. cases were reported They further said Top News Report emotional on the issue of of Kashmiri Pandits, said from Jammu Division at least three persons return and rehabilitation that they have to come back and 47 from Kashmir have been arrested in JAMMU, Feb 28: The of displaced Kashmiri Pan- to Kashmir valley and live Valley, taking the Pune so far. former Chief Minister dits. there at they were living overall case count to “The Indian Army has Dr. Farooq Abdullah (MP) Dr. Farooq Abdullah earlier. and president of National 126441. Regarding the Top News Report Agriculture, Horticulture, University Academics, zero tolerance towards who had tears in his eyes “I am not favoring that Conference today became death, they said, it was Animal Husbandry, Fish- Agripreneurs, and Indus- corrupt practices in the while talking about return nTurn to page 9 SRINAGAR, Feb 28: Lieu- reported from Kashmir eries, Agro-Forestry, Agri- try people, the Lt Governor recruitment process tenant Governor, Manoj Valley. Engineering, and other observed that such exhibi- for selection of suitable Sinha who is also the Chan- related fields. tions play an important role candidates,” an official cellor of SKUAST-Kashmir, Krishna Dhaba owner’s son succumbs Muslim He also took stock of the in offering an exceptional said. on Sunday inaugurated a stalls displaying and high- opportunity to farmers to Based on a proactive neighbours 2-day long 6th Technology lighting various farmers’ access reliable, updated, joint operation with Exhibition cum Seed Sale to injuries in Srinagar welfare schemes and pro- and relevant information, local police at Pune, a perform Mela on the theme “Shap- JAMMU / SRINAGAR, said. high-profile installations grams, besides the exhibi- thus help in reducing farm- case of possible leak- ing the Future Farming Feb 28 (Agencies): The He was shot at by terror- like the office of UN Mili- last rites tion demonstrated by the ers’ risk and uncertainty. age of question paper for Better Returns” here son of the owner of popu- ists from a close range and tary Observers Group for other stakeholders dealing The Lt Governor also prepared for Common at Shalimar campus of the lar eatery Krishna Dhaba, critically wounded, the India and Pakistan and the of Pandit with agriculture inputs, planted a Tulip sapling in Entrance Examination University. who was shot at by terror- police had said. residence of the Jammu and farm machinery, and the campus of the Univer- for Recruitment of Sol- woman The Lt Governor inspect- ists on February 17, died at The Muslim Janbaz Force, Kashmir chief justice are organic products installed sity on the occasion. diers (General Duty) a hospital here on Sunday, a terror outfit which was located within 200 metres ed around 200 stalls show- during the event. During the Mela, stalls SRINAGAR, Feb 28 was reported last night, officials said. active in the early 1990s, of the food joint. casing a variety of prod- Laying special empha- were installed by farmers, (Agencies): Upholding the official added. Akash Mehra was under- had claimed responsibility The police have arrest- ucts and technologies sis on connecting farmers stakeholders, various the age-old communal While further going treatment at the for the attack. ed three persons alleg- developed in the field of with Agricultural Experts, n harmony in the valley, Turn to page 9 nTurn to page 9 SMHS Hospital for the past Krishna Dhaba, which is edly owing allegiance to a local Muslims in Tar- 10 days. famous for serving veg- shadow terror outfit of the hama village of Kunzar Mehra succumbed to his etarian food, is located in banned Lashkar-e-Taiba in north Kashmir’s He proudly calls himself ‘chaiwala’, doesn’t hide injuries in the early hours Durganag, a high-security for their involvement in Baramulla district on of Sunday, the officials area of the city. Several the attack. Sunday performed the last rites of a Kashmiri true self: Ghulam Nabi Azad praises PM Modi Two killed, Pandit woman. JK Police carrying out IPDR analysis of Rani Kaul, wife of Top News Report the senior leader. one injured Moti Lal Kaul passed “The person who will phones seized from PDP leader Parra JAMMU, Feb 28: Senior replace Ghulam Nabi ji as bus turns away on Saturday, Congress leader Ghulam SRINAGAR, Feb 28 Senior police officials however her last rites (as Leader of Opposition) Nabi Azad, who hails turtle in (Agencies): The Jammu said the IPDR and call data had to be delayed by will have difficulty match- from a village in Jammu and Kashmir Police is car- records of Parra, who was a day as her relatives ing his work because he and Kashmir and served Jammu rying out an Internet Pro- arrested by Criminal Inves- had to travel all the was not only concerned three years as Chief JAMMU, Feb 28 tocol Detail Records (IPDR) tigation (Kashmir), a sub- way from Delhi for the about his party but also Minister, drew paral- (Agencies) : Two scooty analysis of arrested PDP sidiary of CID of Jammu funeral. about the country and the riders were killed and youth president Waheed- and Kashmir Police, are On Sunday, the local lels between himself and House,” PM Modi had Prime Minister Narendra one person was injured ur-Rehman Parra, officials being scrutinised. Muslims took part said. During the hearing of Par- in her funeral and Modi, stating that he has On Saturday, the groups when a sleeper bus said, amid allegations not forgotten his roots and turned turtle on Sidhra- that he was in touch with ra’s bail plea on Monday, helped with perform- of 23 dissenting leaders of the police had informed the proudly calls himself a We are political rivals but ‘Sher-e-Gurjar award’ by Kunjwani Bye Pass secessionists and terrorists ing the last rites of the Congress, including Azad, special NIA court in Sri- deceased as the Kaul’s “chaiwala” as well as he I appreciate that he does Gurjar Desh Charitable road in city outskirts across the border. who has been calling for nagar that cell phones and is the only Pandit does not hide his true self. not hide his true self.” Trust. here on Sunday. The IPDR helps track leadership and organisa- other gadgets seized from house in a locality of Speaking at a public “I have travelled the Earlier this month, Azad, Sub Divisional Police details of a call or mes- tional change in the Con- his residence had been sent around 600 Muslims. event in Jammu, Ghulam whole world. I have who served as Leader Officer, East, DySP sage generated by a phone gress, had said the party to forensic experts. S L Raina, one of Nabi said, “I like a lot of stayed in 5-star and 7-star of Opposition (LoP) in Bikram Kumar here device and includes details “getting weaker” and are “CDR/IPDR in respect of the relatives of the things about many lead- hotels. But the scent of the Rajya Sabha, retired from said that the video like the number from which raising their voice for the some phones of the accused deceased, said they ers. I am from the village people who belong to my the House. An emotional coach bus turned turtle the call was made, destina- betterment of the party. has been obtained and are were moved by the and feel proud… Even our village is unmatched,” the Prime Minister Modi bid and fell on scooty tion port, start and end date Senior Congress leaders being analysed. During heartwarming gesture Prime Minister (Narendra Congress leader said after adieu to him by recalling riders. “Both the riders and time. This technology Kapil Sibal and Anand preliminary analysis, it by the locals. Modi) hails from the vil- he was felicitated with the his long association with Sharma were also present. have died while works with closer proxim- “We did not have lage and used to sell tea. nTurn to page 9 ity in 2G environment. nTurn to page 9 to be concerned about anything about the last rites of Rani ji as the local Muslims Anti-people face of BJP has come out with unjust hike in petroleum products: Mir arranged and provided tary Kanta Baan, former the day by day increasing Petroleum Minister Dhar- for everything. I am Top News Report MLA Shiv Dev Singh. petrol and diesel prices. mendra Pradhan’s state- very thankful to them,” JAMMU, Feb 28: J&K Other prominent leaders They demanded an imme- ment that fuel prices will Raina said. Congress on Sunday con- who joined protest include diate cut in taxes to ease go down once the winter As for the local Mus- tinued protest demonstra- lims of the area, they Uday Bhanu Chib JKPYC the burden on the common ends was “stupid” and tion at Paloura, Ward-60, President, NSUI J&K man. Meanwhile Mir along demanded his resignation. said they have been Jammu against the BJP gov- living as one communi- President Sunny Parihar, with senior leaders were The leader asked the central ernment for the continuing Gajan Singh, Kuldeep taken into preventive cus- government to reduce the ty for generations and incessant hike in fuel prices no attempts to polarize Kumar BDC chairman tody by Janipur Police . prices of petrol, diesel and all over India. The protest the local population Bhalwal, Block President Speaking on the occasion, gas with immediate effect. was organized by President will succeed. Jatinder Singh Chib, Rana Mir said that Congress People of the country had District Jammu Rural Hari Partap, Bupinder Singh party is on roads to awaken chosen PM Modi and his 48-year-old Singh Chib,Corporator Jamwal, Rajinder Kumar, BJP Govt from sleep. Petrol ministers on the promise of Ward-60 Rajni Bala and Jung Bahadur, Sunny price has crossed Rs 100 a ‘aache din’, now the trust woman’s led by JKPCC Chief GA Jatt, Baber Ali, Shiv Raj litre, diesel has crossed of PM Modi and his gov- body found Mir and joined by hun- Singh, Shahbaz Ahmad, Rs 90 in many parts of the ernment has been broken. dreds of party workers Dev Raj, Dhanish Jamwal, country, and the price of Farmers, youth, labour- in Poonch including JKPCC Vice Ashok Kumar, Gurdas cooking gas cylinders are ers, businessmen, women President Raman Bhalla, Maan, Kamal Singh, Ram increasing day by day,” he are badly suffering from POONCH, Feb 28 Former Minister Mulla Paul, Balkar Singh, Uttam Jatinder Chib, Sahil Singh House to send message to stopped by the police. The said.”What is shameful is inflation. The anti-people (Agencies): A 48-year- Ram, General Secretary Chib, Rajesh Sharma, Atul Langeh, Jatin Vishisht , Union Govt to stop anti- protesters held placards that despite this kind of face of BJP has come out,” old woman’s body was Manmohan Singh, Distt Sharma, Chandershaker, Happy Randhawa beside people move. However, and raised slogans against open loot, the BJP govern- he alleged.The high retail recovered from President Urban Yogesh Rajveev Panda, Latish others.The protesters were they were not allowed to the government in a bid ment” is trying to shift the price of petrol and nTurn to page 9 Sawhney, General Secre- Sharma, Ajaz Choudhary, moving towards Governor do so as their march was to raise their voice against blame, he added. He said nTurn to page 9 Top News of J&K 2 OBITUARIES Jammu, Sunday, February 28, 2021 Top News of J&K Jammu, Sunday, February 28, 2021 STATE 3 Soaring prices of fuel, gas and Maan Ki Baat inspires every PSJ celebrates Jayanti Citizen of India: Vibodh groceries have wrecked common Top News Report

RAJOURI, Feb 28: BJP State General Secretary and household’s budget: Manju Singh former MLC Vibodh Gupta today joined party Mandal workers at Chingus and listened to the Maan Ki Bhaat by PM Modi. The local people in these border villages of Rajouri always keenly wait to regularly listen to the Maan Ki Baat Radio programme. Maan Ki Baat is a wonderful initiative by PM Modi wherein he directly interacts with each and every citizen of India. This was the 74th edition of the monthly radio programme Maan Ki Baat. During today’s Maan Ki Baat, PM Modi laid a special focus on Aatmanirbhar Bharat and called upon every citizen of India to realise the fact that this programme is Top News Report asm and devotion . Merito- She also appreciated the not just a Government policy but it represents the true rious children of Prajapati little kids who recited spirit of India. During his address, PM said that when we JAMMU, Feb 28: On the Samaj presented their views poems , songs and other start producing and appreciating the local products then Holy Occasion of Jayanti regarding ill practices of items. such programmes get true ownership of the common of Sant Gora Ji Maharaj an Society like dowry and cas- Yudhvir Sethi said Pra- masses. This he said is the real strength of India. In the annual Congregation func- teism . Patriotic songs were japati community is a Top News Report protest demonstrations wives left dazed and con- same programme, PM Modi also touched on a number of tion was organised by Pra- sung by Children . patriotic Community who at every nook and corner fused”, anguished Manju other issues, including water conservation, the nation’s japati Sabha , Jammu . BJP A huge number of people always works for the well JAMMU, Feb 28: of the country against the revealed. Anguished over united battle against coronavirus, employment genera- OBC Morcha attended the mark their presence and being of our nation . Acknowledging the strug- price rise .But now when the sky rocketing prices of tion and the upcoming examinations. function and Celebrated got blessings of Sant Gora He said after formation gle of Panthers Party for the Saffron party having groceries, she pointed out Later addressing the gathering, Vibodh Gupta said that the holy birthday of Sant ji Maharaj in the function of Govt in JK UT Prajapati upholding the rights of been in power, the fuel that prices of almost all the today every citizen of the country must take pride in the Gora ji Maharaj . and langer Prasad of Gora Community will get first women and persistently prices had peaked all time essentials including pulses fact that presently our country is being led by a visionary Priya Sethi ( Former MoS ji was distributed among preference . He congratu- raising its voice against high and broken all records and cereals had risen by an and hard working leader like PM Modi. He further added ) was the chief Guest of people who were present lated whole Prajapati Com- raging inflation besides with none of its Ministers appalling rate, she regret- that programmes like Maan Ki Baat reflect the love, affec- the occasion while Yudh- on the occasion . munity on this holy occa- soaring prices of fuel and uttering a word over the ted. tion and regard of PM towards each and every citizen of vir Sethi ( Vice President Shawls and Momentous sion of Jayanti of Sant Gora cooking gas, around 22 soaring prices, she added. She asked the GoI to India. Vibodh also highlighted the fact that Maan Ki Baat BJP JK UT ) , Braham Jyot among meritorious Chil- ji Maharaj . women from Jammu city She maintained that immediately come with the inspires every citizen of India wherein PM Modi gives Satti ( President BJP OBC dren of Prajapati Samaj Speaking on the occasion introduced by Mr. Rajesh NPP shall agitate on measures to control infla- information about his vision for the country. Morcha JK-UT) , Sunil Pra- were distributed by the Braham Jyot Congratulated Gondhi Provincial Gen- every nook and corner of tion of petro and agri-prod- On this occasion Vibodh also touched upon various japati ( Publicity Secretary guests . Priya Sethi con- whole Prajapati Communi- eral Secy joined JKNPP in Jammu Pradesh to oppose ucts to provide relief to the new initiatives which central Government has taken for BJP OBC Morcha JK-UT) , gratulated the whole Praj- ty on this special occasion presence of Mrs. Manju and expose the BJP for common man against the the welfare of people of Jammu & Kashmir. Vibodh also Ayoudhya Kumar Manawa apati Samaj on this special and said we should follow Singh General Secy, Mrs. its duplicity, deceit and spiraling prices of fuel, elaborated the statement of PM Modi on the occasion ( President Prajapati Sabha occasion and said Sant Gora the path of Sant Gora ji , Anita Choudhary State betrayals. gas, staple vegetables and of National Science Day, wherein PM highlighted the Jammu) were guests of ji was a great saint and a We should learn from the Secy Mahila Panthers and Mrs. Manju Singh further essential commodities. importance of Science in building a self reliant India. Honour , Gulshan Prajapati diehard devotee of lord dedicated devotion of Sant others. asserted that soaring price Prominent among those While referring to the recent statement of some Con- ( District Secretary BJP OBC Vishnu . He wrote a huge ji . He said that all issues Addressing the new of fuel has led to steep rise who joined Panthers gress leaders that BJP will fight the next elections on the Morcha Jammu) and Dig- number of Shabad dedi- of OBC Community will be entrants into the party in transportation fares party included Santosh name of Modi, Vibodh categorically asked these leaders nitaries of Prajapati Sabha cated to Lord Vishnu in his resolved very soon . fold , Mrs. Manju Singh which in turn had also Kumari, Radhika, Rajni, whether they will be able to fight elections on their leader were Special guests . life span . He also appreciated the lambasted the BJP for its turned other essential Vidya, Jagir Kour, Madhu, Rahul Gandhi. Prominent among others who were pres- In the function they Cel- She said that issues of enthusiasm of public and hypocrisy over the steep commodities dearer. “The Kusam, Pali, Darshana, ent on the occasion included, Raja Rattan, koshal Sharma, ebrated the Birthday of Sant OBC Samaj will be sorted meritorious children of rise in fuel and LPG prices. astounding rates of veg- Sudesh Kumari, Roma, Lovely Bakshi, Jagmohan Kour, Harbans Sharma, Subash Gora ji with high Enthusi- out as soon as possible . OBC Samaj . She reminded that while etables and other essential Naina, Supriya,Radha, Sharma, Sunny Sharma, Balbir Kumar, Komal Sharma, the BJP was in opposition, commodities has shattered Madhu, Pinky, Usha Rakesh Sharma, Sanish Sharma, Abhi Sharma, Satnam its front line leaders wasted the budget of a common Kumari, Bachni, Ratan Kour and Asha Devi. no time to lodge series of household with house- besides others. Domestic Tourism showing signs of revival, International Sufi Foundation DFA Srinagar holds meeting encouraging reports of Tourism revival coming from J&K: Secretary Tourism GOI Top News Report fully established and once address said that along Unit launched in J&K the intensity of Covid- with Tourists at world one has to pass through SRINAGAR, Feb 28: Sec- 19 goes down. and after famous Ski destination in stations of learning, aware- retary Tourism for Gov- that they will consider the Gulmarg , the second edi- ness and understanding. ernment of India, Arvind opening of International tion of Winter National One must learn the rules, Singh (IAS), who is on a tourism. Games ‘Khelo India’ is also disciplines and practices. Top News Report two-day visit to Jammu Arvind Singh (IAS), who in full swing which is being One does not become a Sufi and Kashmir on Sunday is on a two-day visit to organized by Sports Minis- without honoring the rules SRINAGAR, Feb 28: A meeting of the Managers, Coach- said that the domestic Jammu and Kashmir, vis- try and JK Sports Council. of the Path. Being attracted es & Representatives of Premier Division Football Clubs tourism is showing signs of ited the Indian Institute of “Tourism Department to the teachings of Sufism of DFA Srinagar & Officials of the J&K Football Associa- revival and most encourag- Skiing and Mountaineer- has extended the full sup- does not necessarily make tion was held today the 28th Feb 2020 at the Office of the ing reports are coming the ing on the Graduation cer- port to JK Sports Council to Top News Report sonal qualifications, devo- one a Sufi. In Sufism, the Association at Abiguzar, Srinagar, which was presided Jammu and Kashmir itself. emony of 5th Snow Skiing make Khelo India a grand tion and intellectual ability traveler departs from the over by Prof. B.A Shah, General Secretary of the Asso- Talking to reporters in the course. success, which ultimately JAMMU, Feb 28: A press of those who have defined station of limited knowl- ciation. sidelines of Graduation cer- He was accompanied will also help in attract- conference of the Interna- the quest of truth, that lies edge and understand- The Agenda of the Meeting was to discuss the modali- emony of 5th Snow Skiing by Economic Advisor to ing more tourists to the tional Islamic Foundation at the heart of Sufism. The ing and takes the journey ties for the conduct of 28th Annual Football Champion- course at Indian Institute of Ministry of Tourism, Gov- valley,” he said. was held in Jammu and history of Sufism records towards the destination ship 2020-21. The Committee was informed that this year Skiing & Mountaineering, ernment of India Gyan He said that whenever Kashmir in the Chairman- that when the news of of greater understanding, the Championship will be conducted at four Venues of Gulmarg, Arvind, accord- Bhushan, director Tourism people visit the Gulmarg, ship of Sadat Doolwal , Islam spread throughout understanding the Divine. the UT i.e Srinagar , Jammu, Sopore & Anantnag. ing to the news agency— Kashmir, Dr. G. N. Itoo and this premiere Institute is during which many issues the middle east and its The foundation of such The Association informed the house that the Champion- said that the government director Tourism Jammu, always talked about and were discussed. Mean- neighboring nations, many a journey is based on the ship for the next year will also be conducted at different is confident that domestic Naseem Shah Choudhary. there are various pro- while, the leadership of people from many lands individual’s recognition of Venues in order to give a chance to budding youth of tourism will get back to its In his address at IISM, grammes and events in the International Islamic were attracted to Arabia. his/her own limited knowl- the UT to showcase their talent. The Ground Rules of the original level. Singh said that those who the pipeline to attract more Sufi Foundation said that They were coming to hear edge and a desire to expand Tournament were circulated in the meeting which were He said that domestic aspire to come into Tour- tourism in the valley. all efforts should be made the teachings of the Proph- such knowledge and ulti- approved by the House. The Fixture of the Champion- tourism is showing signs ism industry after passing Economic Advisor to for peace in the Union ter- et. Among these seekers, mately surpass its limita- ship was also approved by the members present in the of revival in country and the 12th standard exams Ministry of Tourism Gov- ritory of Jammu and Kash- there were also groups of tion. In passing the succes- Meeting. A meeting of President/ Secretaries of the all most encouraging reports they can be influenced to ernment of India, Gyan mir. He said that the gov- people, from many lands, sive stages of the journey, DFA’s & ZFA’s was already held at the Association Office are coming from Jammu pursue courses related to Bhushan on the occasion ernment would support the nations, cultures and the traveler will learn the Srinagar on 22/2/2021 to apprise the Officials about the and Kashmir, especially Tourism which comes with said they are going to make government in maintaining backgrounds, who were meaning of Divinity, will conduct of the Championship. The Championship will Gulmarg and Srinagar good opportunities. advance calendar training this process. Government united by the inner long- become aware and knowl- start at Jammu Venue from 3rd of March 2021 followed by along with other parts of “IISM is conducting a programmes in the future. Should announced Special ing to learn the reality of edgeable of the teachings of Sopore , Anantnag & Srinagar in the 2nd week of March India. course which can be done “We are also mulling Package for Madaras in religion. These individu- truth, will pass the levels of 2021. The Members present in the Meeting assured the Arvind said that they are online, the course adds infrastructural updation J&K , He Said The history als found the teachings of purification to discover the house that they will fully cooperate with the Association confident that domestic information regarding and adventure sports of Sufism is, indeed, an the Prophet close to their meaning of unity which lies for the successful completion of the event. The JKFA & tourism will get back to tourism,” he said. events in coming sum- old yet glorious one. This hearts. Being inspired by hidden behind the veils of the Clubs/Teams present expressed their sincere thanks it’s original level, once the Director Tourism Kash- mers,” he said. inner path, which originat- His teachings, they became multiplicity. And s/he will to J&K Sports Council for sponsoring this Championship vaccination programme is mir, Dr. G. N. Itoo in his ed from the heart of Islam so enraptured by Divine finally arrive at the stages and providing Ground & other related facilities. and was established by love that they devoted of heart, all knowledgeable, the people of the platform, themselves to meditation, tranquil and aware to wit- 28 RR Gujjarpati celebrates National Science Day ness Divine illumination. Animal Husbandry Department Jammu Ahle-Suffa, in Medina, purification and servitude Top News Report Arabia, fifteen centuries and in search for a inner We must understand that it is a human right to be able organizes awareness camp at Batote ago, has embraced many path they developed one of Meer Iqbal to find the way towards individuals throughout the most celebrated move- Top News Report KUPWARA, Feb 28: understanding the reality the world during its most ments in the history of civi- Army camp, Gujjarpatti of the Divine, an under- celebrated history. It is lization: Tasawouf, Sufism. JAMMU, Feb 28: Director Animal Husbandry Depart- under the aegis of HQ 8 standing which is direct because of the inner truth It is from these enlightened ment Jammu, Vivek Sharma, today attended an awareness SECTOR RR celebrated without the need for a of Sufism, a belief system individuals that Tasawouf camp at Batote, Ramban. The camp was organized by Ram- National Science Day in medium. One needs to dis- and discipline free from the came into historical exis- ban’s organization & Extension & Publicity wing of the AGS Chandigam on 28 Feb solve into the being of the confines of time and place, tence. At that time, these department under Centrally Sponsored Scheme “ASCAD”. 2021. The day is observed Beloved, the Divine, where that people from diverse enlightened individuals During the camp, the farmers were made aware about vari- to commemorate the great there remains no need to cultural backgrounds and did not call themselves ous components of farmer welfare schemes, like Integrated scientist Sir CV Raman. refer to You (referring to all walks of life, who are, Sufis. The term came into Dairy Development Scheme, Feed & fodder development This day is celebrated as yet, seeking a common the vocabulary many years the Divine) and I (referring scheme, KCC, NAIP, NADCP etc. Series of lectures on National Science Day. Prize in 1930 for the same. minds were budding with pathway to an eternal and later. Tasawouf has been to oneself). In such a state ‘Repeat Breeding’ in animals, Importance of vaccination, Every year, on this day, The event consisted of scientific ideas. transcendent truth, can referred to as a path, a jour- the veils of multiplicity will Nutritional Management in Dairy animals and other man- the schools and other edu- Science quiz for the stu- Prizes were awarded to call themselves Sufis. It is ney, a journey of the heart. fall and essential unity will agemental tips to be followed by the dairy owners, were cational institution organ- dents, Debate on the ben- the winners and partici- easy to think of Sufism as Such a journey has a begin- remain. It is in this state delivered by the experts of the department . ises various activities like efits and challenges due pation prize to all the stu- an abstract doctrine. It is ning; a point of departure that the seeker becomes a The Director, in her address, stressed upon the farmers to science exhibitions, speech to technology, Speech on dents. easy to think of Sufism as that leads towards a des- truthful monotheist, on the come forward and take benefit of these schemes & aim to competitions, essay com- National Science Day and Teachers and civil digni- an open gateway that leads tination. A Sufi takes an occasion Abdul Samad, become future entrepreneurs of the area. She also assured petitions, debates, quiz Model Making Competi- taries highly appreciated to the garden of truth, as a inner journey to attain the Sajjad Hussain, Bashir them all help from the department and accordingly directed competitions etc across the tion. Many types of models the 28RR Army authorities path of love which requires knowledge of Self, a knowl- Ahmed Rashi, Mohd Iqbal CAHO Ramban and other staff members in this regard. Dr. nation. were displayed by the stu- and requested them that no endeavor. It is all too edge that leads towards the Shah, Aijaz Ahmed Naik, Javid Katoch, DD (AH), Dr. B B Raina, CAHO Ramban and On this day in 1928, the dents. in future also similar func- easy if we tend to forget understanding the Divine. Mohd Younis, Ghulam Yug Veer, Member District Development council also spoke great Indian physicist The theme of all the tions to be organized for that the inner strength of A journey towards under- Mohd Rather, Sheikh on the occasion. Besides Progressive farmers other promi- invented the Raman Effect models were of very high the overall development of Sufism has been established standing such truth will Nissar were also part of nent PRI members also participated in the said function. and even won the Nobel standard and the young the young generation. through and from the per- necessarily involve steps, Press conference. Top News of J&K 4 OP-ED Jammu, Sunday, February 28, 2021 EDITORIAL 2021 Watershed Moment in Indian Polity

SCIENCE IN EVERYDAY LIFE Four States Battle for supremacy of power – West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Assam, Puducherry By TN Ashok northern Tamil Nadu, is cience has metamorphosed the now demanding an exclu- very model of our daily life. Sci- 021 is an acid test for sive quota among the Most ence has stepped up the tempo the charismatic led Backward Classes. As for S Prime Minister Nar- the DMDK, party treasurer of life; it has widened the range of our 2 Premalatha Vijayakanth, endra Modi’s BJP govern- occupations, extended immensely the ment as over four states go wife of its ailing founder, to polls this year at different the actor Vijayakanth, is limits of our curiosity, it has increased periods, the most impor- demanding 41 seats, the the ways of utilising our leisure ; it tant being the chunky ones number the AIADMK had of West Bengal and Tamil conceded in 2011. The has given us comforts and amenities Nadu, amid the backdrop DMDK had won 29 seats undreamt of by our forefathers. Yet sci- of a sagging economy, covid to emerge as the second- enforced lock downs, job- largest party, pushing the ence is now the handmaiden of a privi- lessness and crippled manu- DMK to third position in the leged few who can purchase the service. facturing sector. 2011 polls. But since then, BJP has mounted a mas- the DMDK, fighting alone, As regards our food, science has given sive campaign to wrest has not won a single seat in us correct ideas of nutritive and calorie Bengal and retain AIADMK any major election. , its ally , in Tamil Nadu Is sasikala a force to value of the food that we take. It has after upsetting the apple reckon with even as she analysed and classified the various con- cart in neighboring Puduch- no longer in the AIADMK veggie and grocery stores munity, the Christians and BJP (less than 3 per cent) has been dismissed by erry where the Congress led fold and she had no right and bottled water and phar- Muslims. If the non-Chris- nor the Congress (less than the AIADMK saying she stituents of our diet according to vitamin government of Narayanas- to fly the party flag on her macies did not go to sham- tian and Muslim castes are 10 per cent) has managed a has no connections with content, caloric value, mineral basis etc. It wamy was topped with six car’s flagstaff. Her nephew bles as expected. Farm laws polarized under the Hindu decent vote share in the past the party, paradoxically MLAs withdrawing from TTV Dinakaran claimed have brought great benefit banner, its advantage two assembly elections, the it was she who appointed has explained to us the factors that make the party. While the larger that the CM had no right to to Tamil Nadu as traders AIADMK and BJP. DMK journal says. the CM Palanisamy, who a balanced diet. With the help of all this focus is on West Bengal and make the statement as only and private sector play- would be caught on the Poll pundits claim that has turned against her. Assam, we shall focus on the party general body was ers have descended on the wrong foot and cannot play Dravidian politics has out- For over 25 years, Sasikala knowledge, the State can provide school- the prospects in Tamil Nadu empowered to remove her. state to buy Rice from TN one caste against another. smarted the Hindutva lead- has been the power behind children with cheap but nutritive food in where fast changing devel- Meaning there were clear growers. Kerala is a major In the 2016 elections ership. The latter’s hopes of the throne of Jayalalithaa. opments have brought in a divisions in the party. pilgrim center for devotees although Jayalalithaa made upstaging the DMK and the While Sasikala has a lot of order to build up the physique of future degree of uncertainty over After Jayalalitha’s death, from Tamil Nadu. Boiled a successful comeback , the AIADMK by, first, project- Jayalalithaa’s funds at her generations. This shows how much sci- who could win the polls that the BJP led by PM Modi rice does not go down well DMK raised its strength to ing Rajinikanth as a third disposal, most of them are are set to get underway by did not want its ally to col- with Tamils in Kerala and 76 seats from just two in alternative, and then by frozen , but she thinks she ence can contribute to the improvement end of April. lapse and asked Sasikala to they prefer unboiled rice. the 2011 elections, when promoting the National is still a formidable force in of national well-being. Science even has In December last week of keep away from power and The EPS and OPS com- she swept to power against Democratic Alliance (NDA) Tamil Nadu politics. Sasi- 2020 super star Rajnikanth remain in the background, bine , which depended on an anti-corruption wave as a politico-electoral entity kala is barred from holding started producing synthetic food in the was expected to launch his but she defied the fiat with the treasury of Sasikala to against the DMK family. actually bombed with Rajni any elected office till 2027, Laboratory, to supplement our food deficit. party with candidates for her Chief Ministerial ambi- survive in the initial days, But in the 2019 Lok Sabha withdrawing from the fray has been expelled from the the TN assembly polls in tions. The AIADMK was has allegedly made tons polls DMK swept all but despite a promise of an party and her legal troubles Next item of our necessity is our dress. 2021. But he backed out on heavily dependent on Sasi- of money that it can easily 39, that is 38 seats to form alleged grant of Rs 1,000 continue, so any move on Modern science has taught us the utility health grounds. Soon after kala, as she was the keeper splurge on the elections a considerable force and an crore from the BJP to put the party or to regain her his admission to Apollo hos- of Jayalalitha’s fortunes without her wealth. In fact, ally to depend on for the up over 150 candidates from assets will have to factor in of light dress in a tropical country. Our pitals in Hyderabad during and purse strings, and Eda- they have frozen most of her Congress which had a poor the Rajni fans associations. these challenges, say politi- a film shoot for fluctuations padi Palanisamy who was wealth to incapacitate Sasi- showing. The absolute dominance cal analysts. knowledge of science has helped up to in his BP. He issued a state- named as CM by her against kala to split the AIADMK. Its history that the convic- by the Dravidian DMK and The DMK too will rely manufacture dress materials more com- ment that given his health Jayalalithaa’s favorite O Tamil Nadu’s elections tion of Jayalalitha’s convic- AIADMK has pulled sev- on trusted old allies, the ( transplanted kidney) and Pannerselvam threatened have always been heavily tion by the high court was eral smaller parties that are Congress, Vidu¬thalai fortable, more enduring and in the long BP problems it would be to split the AIADMK with influenced by caste politics, reversed by a supreme court ever ready to strengthen the Chiruthaigal Katchi run more economi­cal and adjusted to the difficult for him to - cam DMK making threaten- as each district by one com- judge on grounds of wrong coalitions, provided their (VCK) of Thirumavalan, prevailing environment. Today we are paign. His fans associations ing overtures to divide the munity or the other. In the arithmetic applied for cal- demands are met. Among , Marulamal¬archi Drav- were deeply disappointed. rank and file of AIADMK urban areas , the DMK is culating her assets said to them, the parties that ida Munnetra Kazhagam certainly better clothed than ever before. Attempts to field his wife to come to power. very strong and rural areas be disproportionate to her secured a vote share of one (MDMK) of veteran MP The BJP, sensing danger to the AIADMK is very strong known sources of income. per cent or more, either on Latha also failed. V Gopalasamy aka Vaiko, Also science has shown us how we can its ally crumbling, got the because of the combined And after her death , she their own or by piggyback- Rajni’s entry into poli- CPI, CPI(M) and several tics would have given the two rivals – EPS and OPS legacy of MGR and Jayala- was found guilty by the ing on the two big parties, do a greater volume of work in shorter smaller parties, to ensure a ruling AIADMK a distinct – to patch up as CM and lithaa, which EPS and OPS supreme court on a revision since 2011, are still nego- time and with less physical strain and advantage against DMK Deputy CM with indepen- can cash on. DMK suffers petition filed by the DMK, tiating. Both alliances will vote swing. As individual sweat. It has placed at our disposal innu- under the former deputy dent control over their min- from the distinct disadvan- and as the dead cannot be need every vote they can get parties, their demand for CM Mu Ka Stalin, who is istries to function smoothly. tage of being out of power prosecuted, Shashikala took and hence have to take their seats is totally dispropor- merable labour-saving devices, so that, on a juggernaut since 2016 A vertical split was avoid- for 10 years that its funds the fall and went to jail. allies seriously, the journal tionate to its negligible vote life can become far less difficult than it is. touring 1,100, kms of vari- ed. The AIADMK has been have dried up. Though the Subsequently the munici- says. share at the polls. The DMK Electric light and fan have made home- ous districts in the state till playing the lackey of the big DMK trust to which the pal and panchayat elections If you did a vote share leadership has fears that it as late as 2019. DMK is a boss BJP in Delhi in every cadres contribute is a cash have thrown up rather con- analysis of various parties might lose the seats given to step of the way, political rich cow of value of over Rs fusing signals to both par- since 1989 , the AIADMK life more comfortable today. The type- cadre-based party like the allies, as they may not have pundits allege saying, so one lakh crore, neither Stalin ties. Here is what played and DMK have secured 60 CPI-M and BJP (RSS), and winnable candidates or a writer, the computer, washing machine, has committed workers and much so that DMK has gone nor his brother Alagiri or out in these polls. The per cent or more in every the telephone, the motor car, refrigerator,- has sure shot vote percent- to town in its election cam- the family members Kan- local body polls, where the election. When alliance self-supporting voter base. age of over 30%. In Tamil paign saying there was no nimozhi , Kalanidhi Maran AIADMK made a comeback partners were also taken The DMK leaders visit the all these and many others show how Nadu politics, its always the leadership in the AIADMK and Dayanidhi Maran want of sorts but still ended up into consideration, then the 2016 and 2019 poll results much work we can do with minimum swing vote that has alterna- and that the party leaders to dip in. Instead its alleged second-best (214-plus dis- two parties with their allies to confirm their fears. tively won the alliances to EPS and OPS were taking that the DMK leadership trict panchayat wards to the have secured between 70 The friction between the labour. They save us from the drudgery power, whether its congress orders and policy decision has been demanding pro- 243-plus for the DMK). Both and 89 per cent of the vote Congress and the DMK is of manual work to recuperate and thus AIADMK or Congress. as given to them by the BJP spective candidates to put the Dravidian parties have a share. exactly based on this, Con- IN the run up to the polls, in Delhi. in their own monies to the major problem in handling AIADMK’s alliance gress is worried about being enable us to do much more work with a lot of interesting devel- But this has not cut much tune of over Rs 6 crore for their allies in seat allocation, (besides the BJP) are the Bat- allotted fewer constituen- greater output than our ancestors. At the opments have taken place, ice with the people. Both an assembly seat to be given the DMK with Congress talia Makkal Katchi (PMK, a cies than the 40 it got in Rajnikanth backed out in EPS and OPS have been by the party. and AIADMK with the BJP. former ally of the DMK and 2016 (the party won just same time, scientific process creates the last minutes from the short on speeches and The AIDMK does not Poll pundits claim that part of the UPA regime), and eight seats with a 6.4 per plenty of leisure, which we may devote to poll fray, a deception to BJP rhetoric as compared to have money problems that both the Congress and the the Desiya Murpokku Drav- cent vote share). The seat- which was strongly bat- Stalin, who can swing the it should ask its candidates BJP have tried to reverse ida Kazhagam (DMDK) sharing talks between the cultural pursuits. The modern man is thus ting for Rajni, Jayalalitha’s masses like his father Mu to put in their monies. It their diminishing clout in of the Rajni look alike Congress and the DMK has able to live a fuller and many-sided life. sidekick or the self- styled Ka Karunanidhi. But the can grant monies to sure the state by flaunting their Vijaykant. Their demands vastly suffered with DMK heir to the film star turned general feeling among the fire winners in the party. influence in Delhi, a popu- are not easy to satiate. The making claims on neigh- In our sickness, we feel more than politicians legacy, Sasi- people is that the AIADMK The party has the tacit sup- lar Delhi based magazine PMK has proven 5.5 per boring Puducherry, where ever the benefits of science. The phy- kala’s release from prison has managed to do well in port of the RSS cadres in the says in its analysis of the cent vote share, while the a Congress government was after four years in Banga- handling several issues. state. If PM Modi can neu- poll history of the state. But BJP has about 2.9 per cent just ousted out of power by sician and the surgeon are today much lore. She got a widespread Such as COVID manage- tralize the caste politics of they still have not made any (2016 assembly poll). The the BJP AIADMK combine. more sure in their diagnosis of diseas- welcome from her support- ment has been very good the state by uniting various major dent in the Dravidian AIADMK does not appear The DMK feels they ers. Even days before she and the epidemic never castes under the Hindutva bastions. Both will try to get to be too keen to accom- should be heading the alli- es through clinical tests, brain scan- was released, Chief Minis- exploded as in Maharashtra banner, the DMK will meet a larger number of seats for modate the DMDK, whose ance there too, when the ning and supersonic devices. The ter Edapadi Palamiswamy . The cyclone was also well its waterloo in the 2021 themselves, but the DMK demands have always been state goes to polls in the , soon after his meeting managed. Farmers loans of polls. The castes in TN that and AIADMK also have far in excess of the popular summer. At this moment physicians are now more confident in with BJP supremo and some Rs 12,000 crore have influence voting patterns a string of minor allies to support they have in terms , it is anyone’s game, with their ability to cure or to control them. Home Minister Amit Shah, also been waived. Besides are the Nadar’s, Thevars, be kept in line and accom- of votes they poll. The PMK, AIADMK however holding announced at a press con- Jayalalitha’s pet schemes Mudaliars, Chettiyars, Van- modated. It hasn’t helped a party of the Vanniyars, a the ace with the BJP backing The microscope, the X-ray, the radium, ference that Sasikala was such as low-cost canteens, niyars, the tambrahm com- their cause that neither the dominant OBC group in at the center. ultra sonography—all these have come as real blessings to humanity. With the growth of chemical and bacteriological sciences, the treatment of diseases has Why India must include prisoners in its immunisation drive been very much sophisticated and yet By Amrita Paul Prisoners are guaranteed the right to basic health needs. the pandemic. simplified. Wonder drugs like penicillin and The problem doesn’t end very single As India undertakes its biggest immunisation drive, it there. Co-WIN relies on streptomycin and other anti-biotics have Indian who access to technology ie, proved specific medicines in the cure of needs to be vac- must overcome the hurdles that exist within the system and mobile phones for people “E to upload details of their cinated will be vaccinated”. diseases, which were formerly intractable. This is the rallying cry of the ensure that the incarcerated are not left out comorbidities. And when Other killing ailments like TB, Cancer, Covid-19 Immunisation it comes to people in cus- Protocol for India. Yet, as tody, reliability for upload- Coronary attacks are also consid­erably the country undertakes its technology and is heavily or a criminal liable to pun- Group on Vaccine Admin- Cognisant of a potential ing accurate data rests on subdued, thanks to wonderful progress biggest immunisation drive, reliant on citizens to upload ishment under the law. The istration for Covid-19 disaster, the court directed sticky grounds. a question arises: Will this accurate health data. Constitution may not guar- (NEGVAC) was consti- immediate steps for the The committee formu- in medical research. Dysentery, typhoid include people in custody? In light of these develop- antee the fundamental right tuted on August 7, 2020, release of some prison- lating the strategy needs etc. have ceased in countries, which People in custody, wheth- ments, it is vital to under- to health, but it is subsumed to strategise for the inocu- ers to ease pressure on the to understand the bottle- er accused or convicted, score that persons in con- under the right to life. The lation drive. The Co-WIN system. To this end, the necks which may arise for believe in science and make its full must be considered a pri- finement continue to be Nelson Mandela Rules, (Covid Vaccine Intelligence prison population fell by a those in custody. Specific use. Epidemic malaria has greatly been ority for the immunisa- disproportionately affected 2015, frame international Work) application was significant 10.42% by end of implementation plans, tion drive. The Sustainable by the direct and indi- basic standards vis-à-vis developed to track vac- June, 2020. Yet, 27% of the which acknowledge these diminished. As a result of all these, the Development Goals call to rect impact of Covid-19. the minimum treatment to cines, their administration prisons in 19 States/Union concerns, must be rolled average expectation of human life has “leave no one behind” has Therefore, the strategy for prisoners, including medi- and the e-recording of the Territories continued to be out. This includes checking helped push boundaries implementation needs to be cal and health standards. inoculated. overcrowded. As many as logistical barriers, informa- almost doubled in the last hundred years. and promote inclusiveness. resolved through equitable The Model Prison Manual India currently accounts 18,157 prisoners and staff tion roll-out and the final Thus in our daily life science has With vaccinations now allocation. also upholds every pris- for close to 10% of the global contracted the virus and 17 steps towards vaccination. available, we need to ensure In 1997, the Supreme oner’s right to basic health total of cases, less than 1% succumbed. This is why it is This will be the true test of been of the greatest help and benefits that those in custody also Court in Rama Murthy v needs. However, with just of all active cases and 6.2% deeply concerning that pris- the commitment to promote us in a variety of ways. It is difficult to have access to the cure. State of Karnataka upheld one medical staff for 243 of all deaths. Last March, oners are being excluded inclusion and fairness. In early December, the the protection of the health inmates and high staff the Supreme Court noted from the first phase of vacci- *(Amrita Paul is senior say how much we owe to science in Government of India of prisoners. In Parmanand vacancy, concerns about that since Indian prisons nation because they happen programme officer with released India’s Covid-19 Katara v Union of India testing, isolation and, now, were overcrowded, they to be incarcerated. There is the affairs of our daily life. From morn- the Prison Reforms Pro- statistics and defined its and Ors., the apex court enrolling and administer- could be a breeding ground potential for further spread, gramme, Commonwealth ing to midnight we are served tireless- path to immunisation. The ruled that the state has an ing the vaccine are well- for the spread of Covid-19 since steps are now under- Human Rights Initiative Centre’s strategy is hinged obligation to preserve life, founded. and, therefore, pose a threat way to recall prisoners who ly by science and scientific devices. (CHRI) on the maximisation of whether he is an innocent The National Expert to inmates and prison staff. were earlier released due to Top News of J&K Jammu, Sunday, February 28, 2021 NATIONAL 5 NATIONAL SCIENCE DAY 2021 Centre releases list of private hospitals that can participate Honouring the discovery of in COVID-19 vaccination drive from March 1 ‘Raman effect’; history, theme of the year NEW DELHI, Feb 28 tially expanded to the fol- The Centre stated that all, with the Centre bear- as Government COVID (Agencies): The Centre lowing age-groups: in addition, there would ing the full cost of the vac- Vaccination Centers must N India, the National has released a list of pri- i) All citizens above 60 be Government health cination. also follow strict norms of Science Day (NSD) is vate hospitals that can years of age, and facilities that will be used On the other hand, the due process, quality and Icelebrated on Febru- participate in the coun- ii) Those within the age as CVCs such as medical states have been explained safety including integra- ary 28 each year to honor trywide COVID-19 vac- bracket of 45 to 59 years college hospitals, district that the private hospitals tion with the National the discovery of the cination program which with specified co-morbid- hospitals, sub-divisional functioning as CVCs can Co-Win technology plat- ‘Raman effect’ by Indian aims to vaccinate the age- ities. hospitals, CHCs, PHCs, charge subject to a ceil- form. physicist Sir C. V. Raman. appropriate groups from According to the Minis- Health Sub Centers and ing of Rs 250 per person They should also have Sir C.V. Raman pre- Monday (March 1, 2021). try of Health and Family Health and Wellness Cen- per dose along with the adequate space, adequate sented the ‘Raman effect’ The private sector par- Welfare, the Health ters. cold chain arrangements, electronic and financial on February 28, 1928, for ticipation is being scaled Departments of the “Georeference maps an adequate number of management mechanism which he was awarded up in the coronavirus vac- State Governments have with GPS coordinates vaccinators and sup- the Nobel Prize in Phys- cination program as over already initiated dialogue of all these health facili- in this regard. port staff and adequate ics in 1930. 10,000 hospitals under the with the given private ties have been prepared User names and pass- arrangements for address- National Science Day Ayushman Bharat-PMJAY hospitals so that they can that will serve as CVCs words will be provided ing Adverse Event Fol- 2021: Theme of the year tion, Skills, and Work” cal, and research institu- and 687 hospitals under be encouraged to partici- and these Geo referenced to the private facilities to lowing Immunization The main intention of History of National Sci- tions. the Central Government pate in this drive as CVCs. maps are being shared facilitate the effective use (AEFI). National Science Day is to ence Day Celebration of National Health Scheme (CGHS) A list of all these pri- with the States,” said the of CoWIN 2.0, a software The states, notably, have draw awareness to people In 1986, the National Science DayOn Febru- can be used by states as vate hospitals has been Ministry of Health and used to coordinate coun- been explained three about the significance of Council for Science and ary 28, National Science COVID Vaccination Cen- uploaded on the website Family Welfare. try’s COVID-19 vaccina- methods of registration - science in our daily life Technology Communi- Day is celebrated across tres (CVCs). of the Ministry of Health This is to be noted that tion campaign. Advance Self Registration, and to encourage people Come March 1, the and Family Welfare and the Government COVID Onsite Registration and cation (NCSTC) asked the country. The celebra- All the private health by popularising Science the Indian government tion of NSD also includes nationwide vaccination National Health Authority Vaccination Centers will Facilitated Cohort Regis- facilities which will serve and Technology. Every to observe February 28 public speeches, radio, program will be exponen- and can be accessed at: offer free vaccination for tration. year, National Science as National Science Day. TV, science movies, sci- Day is celebrated with a Since then, National Sci- ence exhibitions based particular theme. ence Day has been cel- on themes and concepts, Catch the rain: PM Modi The theme for the ebrated all over India in debates, quiz competi- India reports over 16,000 new National Science Day schools, colleges, univer- tions, lectures, science (NSD) 2021 is “Future of sities, and other academic, model exhibitions, and urges people to conserve STI: Impacts on Educa- scientific, technical, medi- many more activities. water ahead of summers Covid-19 cases for 4th straight day NEW DELHI, Feb 28 (Agencies): India registered Congress is disintegrating across a single-day rise of over 16,000 cases of the coro- navirus disease (Covid- 19) for the fourth day in the country due to dynasticism: a row and more than 100 deaths across the country, pushing the infection tally Amit Shah in Puducherry to 11,096,731, according Bharati has resided here to the Union ministry of for a long time. He added health and family welfare potential super spreading rigorous vigil in terms of that when Sri Aurobindo NEW DEHI, Feb 28 Shakti Abhiyan - ‘Catch the on Sunday morning. The events. containing the spread of started his spiritual journey (Agencies): Prime Minister Rain’ is also being started country’s active caseload Cabinet secretary Rajiv the viral disease and not he preferred Puducherry to Narendra Modi on Sunday by the Jal Shakti ministry. went up to 164,511 after Gauba chaired a review squander away the gains begin his future life from stressed the importance of The basic mantra of this 24 days. There were 16,752 meeting with chief secre- of the last year. this place. conserving water ahead of campaign is - Catch the new Covid-19 cases, up taries of states and UTs An apartment complex in Shah accused the recently summers in the country as rain, where it falls, when from 16,488 infections a of Maharashtra, Punjab, Haryana’s Gurugram was fallen Congress-led gov- he addressed the nation it falls,” he said. day before, and 113 related Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, declared a containment through his monthly radio Prime Minister Modi had fatalities raising the death ernment of not extending Chhattisgarh, West Bengal, zone after 20 cases of the programme Mann Ki Baat. appealed to the country- toll to 157,051, the health the benefits of the policies Telangana and Jammu and coronavirus disease were The Prime Minister said men to write about free- ministry’s data updated at of the central government. Kashmir, which have been reported from there, people have to understand dom fighters and stories of 8am showed. “After Modi became reporting a high Covid- According to news the collective responsibil- their struggle to mark the With 11,718 patients of the Prime Minister, we were 19 active caseload or an agency ANI, an apartment ity towards water conser- country’s 75th Indepen- coronavirus disease cured striving that Puducherry increasing trend in new complex in Haryana’s vation. “In most parts of dence Day this year in his or discharged between Sat- cases in the last week. Gurugram was declared should become a model India, rain starts in May- last Mann Ki Baat episodin urday and Sunday morn- “They were advised not to a containment zone after state in the entire country. June. Can we start a 100- January. Mann ki Baat is ing, India’s recoveries lower their guard, enforce 20 cases of the coronavi- The Prime Minister took day campaign from now the PM Modi’s monthly stand at over 10.77 million COVID appropriate behav- rus disease were reported. steps for the all-round on to harvest rainwater, to radio programme to the and the national recovery iour and deal firmly with Similarly, the Bruhat Ben- development of the state clean the waters around nation, which is broad- rate at 97.10%, data also violations. It was strongly galuru Mahanagara Palike us? With this thinking, a casted every month on the showed. by sending 115 schemes underlined that they need (BBMP) has identified a few days from now, the Jal last Sunday. The Centre on Saturday here. But the government to follow effective surveil- cluster of Covid-19 cases PUDUCHErRY, Feb 28 upcoming elections. advised states and Union here did not allow these lance strategies in respect in Sambhram College of (Agencies): Union Home Shah asserted that the territories reporting a surge schemes to hit the ground,” of potential super spread- Management Sciences Minister Amit Shah on National Democratic Alli- in coronavirus disease he said. ing events,” the health min- in Attur where 15 cases Sunday (February 28) ance (NDA) will form the cases to enforce Covid- istry said in a statement. were reported on Friday slammed the Congress for government in the union Elections for 30 assembly HISTORIC MOMENT appropriate behaviour by The cabinet secretary and three infections were dynasticism, saying it was territory in the upcoming seats in the union territory dealing firmly with viola- reiterated that states need recorded on Saturday. the reason for the party’s polls. will be conducted on April tions and ensure effective to maintain a continued disintegrating across the “Based on my politi- 6. The counting of votes PM Modi congratulates Brazil surveillance in case of country. cal experience, I say that will be done on May 2. “With so many big lead- the NDA government is Earlier this month, V President Jair Bolsonaro on ers joining BJP, the Con- going to be formed under Naraynawamy-led Con- gress party is disintegrat- the leadership of BJP in gress government in ing not only in Puducherry Puducherry in the next SC to stop using WhatsApp Puducherry fell before but across the country due elections,” the minister was successful launch of Amazonia-1 to dynasticism,” said Shah, quoted as saying by ANI. completing its five-year NEW DELHI, Feb 28 era of Space reforms in addressing a public rally Calling Puducherry a term and the Chief Minis- (Agencies): Prime Min- the country. 18 co-passen- ter had to resign ahead of ister Narendra Modi gers included four small groups to share video in the Karaikal district of holy land, Shah said that Puducherry ahead of the Mahakavi Subramania a floor test. congratulated the Brazil satellites that showcase President Jair Bolsonaro dynamism and innova- on the successful launch tion of our youth.” conference links for hearings of Brazil’s Amazonia-1 Congratulations to NSIL Tikait to tour 5 states from March 1 satellite by PSLV-C51. and @isro on the success He also congratulated of the 1st dedicated com- New Space India Limited mercial launch of PSLV- for supporting protesting farmers (NSIL) and The Indian C51/Amazonia-1 Mis- Space Research Organisa- sion. This ushers in a new GHAZIABAD, Feb 28 tion (ISRO) on the success era of Space reforms in (Agencies): Farmer union of the 1st dedicated com- the country. 18 co-passen- leader Rakesh Tikait will be mercial launch. gers included four small touring five states in March “Congratulations Presi- satellites that showcase to drum up support for the dent @jairbolsonaro on dynamism and innova- ongoing farmers’ protest the successful launch of tion of our youth. against Centre’s new farm Brazil’s Amazonia-1 satel- The ISRO on Sunday laws, a Bharatiya Kisan lite by PSLV-C51. This is (February 28) successfully Union (BKU) office-bearer a historic moment in our launched the Amazonia-1 said on Saturday. space cooperation and my satellite along with 18 Rakesh Tikait, the nation- felicitations to the scien- other co-passenger satel- NEW DELHI, Feb 28 (Guidelines for interme- SMS on registered mobile al spokesperson of the BKU tists of Brazil. @isro,” the lites through PSLV-C51 (Agencies): The Supreme diaries and Digital Media numbers of the Ld. Advo- and a prominent face of the Prime Minister wrote in from the Satish Dhawan Court will no longer use Ethics Code) Rules, 2021 cates-on-Record / Party-in- farmers’ protest is all set to his post. Space Centre (SDSC) WhatsApp groups to share (IT Rules, 2021). Persons from March 1, 2021 begin his tour from March Madhya Pradesh. The last Ghazipur since Novem- Congratulations Presi- SHAR, Sriharikota. It was video conference links for “It is notified for the infor- Notably, the govern- ber with a demand that 1, said the official three meetings will be held dent @jairbolsonaro on court hearings, the apex mation of the Advocates- ment on Thursday had the Centre should repeal launched as per the tenta- Also Read| Who Is on March 20, 21 and 22 in the successful launch of court registry said on Sat- on-Record /Party-in-Per- announced sweeping reg- the contentious farm laws tive scheduled at 10:24 Rakesh Tikait? Here Are 5 Karnataka, Malik said. Brazil’s Amazonia-1 satel- urday. In a circular, the sons that the creation of ulations for social media enacted in September last AM. Lesser-Known Facts About lite by PSLV-C51. This is registry said that instead groups in WhatsApp for firms like Facebook and “One event is scheduled year and frame a new one A picture of Prime Min- The BKU Leader a historic moment in our of WhatsApp, the links sharing of VC links for Twitter as well as OTT on March 6 in Telangana, guaranteeing the minimum ister Narendra Modi has “Farmers’ meetings space cooperation and my for virtual court hearings hearing of their matters is players. but we have not got per- support price (MSP) on will be held in Uttara- felicitations to the scien- also been engraved on the in the apex court will be restricted/barred due to The guidelines also make mission for it yet due to crops. khand, Rajasthan, Madhya tists of Brazil. @isro top panel of this space- shared on registered email new guidelines or regula- it mandatory for platforms some election in the state. If Tikait is leading the pro- Pradesh, Karnataka and In another tweet, the craft to show ‘solidarity ids and registered mobile tions issued by the govern- such as Twitter and What- permission is granted, the test at Ghazipur. Telangana, while two Prime Minister wrote, and gratitude for PM’s numbers of the concerned ment of India pertaining sApp to identify the origi- meeting in Telangana will The government, which meetings will also be held “Congratulations to NSIL Aatmanirbhar Bharat advocates-on-record and to social media Apps and nator of a message that be held as per schedule,” has held 11 rounds of in Uttar Pradesh in March,” and @isro on the success initiative and space pri- party-in-person. OTT platforms,” it said. authorities consider to be he told PTI. formal talks with the pro- BKU media in-charge of the 1st dedicated com- vatisation. A copy of the The step was taken in the It said the VC links shall anti-national and against testing farm unions, main- Dharmendra Malik said. Thousands of farmers are mercial launch of PSLV- ‘Bhagavad Gita’ was also wake of the newly notified be shared through regis- the security and sover- tains that the laws are pro- Two meetings will be held camping at Delhi’s border C51/Amazonia-1 Mis- sent in an SD (secured Information Technology tered email ids as well as by eignty of the country. in Rajasthan and three in points at Tikri, Singhu and farmer. sion. This ushers in a new digital) card. Top News of J&K 6 ENTERTAINMENT Jammu, Sunday, February 28, 2021 Radhika Madan aces red Kangana Ranaut drags Alia, Taapsee after not getting tagged in hot millennial vibe in sultry Tanu Weds Manu anniversary posts while Swara Bhasker did MUMBAI, Feb 28 (Agen- Earlier this week, Kanga- cies): Actor Kangana na was attacked by MLA cherry-print crop top-jeans Ranaut seems miffed at not Sukhdev Panse who called being included in reports her ‘nachne gaane waali’ and tweets published by (one who dances and a few media houses, cel- sings). She said that she ebrating the 10 year anni- is ‘no Deepika, Katrina or versary of her film, Tanu Alia’ and has refused to do Weds Manu. She retweeted item songs in movies. a tweet, which mentioned Responding to her tweet, how even ‘side actress’ Swara said that while the Swara Bhasker was tagged MLA was indeed in the but Kangana, who played wrong, Kangana made the lead, was not. the situation worse with In her quote-tweet, Kan- her response by belit- gana wrote, “Mere dush- tling others. Swara wrote: manon kee mushkilen to “Sukhdev Panse said a dekho, roz duhaiyaan dete stupid, sexist and totally hain, kaash Swara Kangana condemnable thing.. Kan- hotee ya kaash Alia Kanga- [Pannu], or anyone but not industry. about their mentality than gana.. you made it worse!” na hotee ya phir Taapasee me. What weird love they It all kicked off when people that they are talking Swara later also shared a hee Kangana hotee, kaash have for me).” Kangana had called Swara about. And I think that’s dance video from Kanga- Kangana ko hee Kangana Kangana and Swara, a ‘B-grade’ actor and ‘boot- what happened with the na’s 2013 film, Rajjo. Many, MUMBAI, Feb 28 (Agen- vibe. Donning an off-shoul- (red stick)” sic. se chheen lete to shaayad though they played friends licker’ to Karan Johar. outsiders and the being including Kangana in her cies): Setting our social der scarlet red crop top that The red crop top is cred- vo hamaaree hotee.... ajeeb in the movie, have long Responding to it, Swara B grade actors debate, tweet, noted that the Rajjo media feeds on fire, came with a plunging neck- ited to Indian fashion mohabbat hai yaar (Look at been at loggerheads in real had told Pinkvilla, “In my it’s really just sad. I think dance number wasn’t an Angrezi Medium star line, the 25-year-old paired designer Aniket Satam’s the troubles of my enemies, life. They often fight with head, B stands for best. So people were revealing their item song per se, since Kan- Radhika Madan served a it with a pair of high waist Women’s clothing bou- they curse me everyday. each other on Twitter about I am like call me whatever own mentality rather than gana played a bar dancer in flood of sultry looks as she blue denim jeans that came tique, Pink Porcupines, They wish I was Swara, their political opinions and you like. Sometimes what saying anything about me, the film, and the song was a dolled up for Netflix series with its washed appeal and that boasts of affordable Alia [Bhatt] or Taapsee even their work in the film people say reflects more Taapsee or anyone.” part of its narrative. ‘Spotlight’ and the fashion comfort at its best, owing to everyday styles with a police was on red alert. All its balloon fit. unique and trendy flair. those looking to up their Leaving her luscious The pair of jeans came from fashion game and raise wavy tresses open in a wild Denmark-based fashion Varun Dhawan, Shraddha the hotness quotient while manner, Radhika amplified forward brand, ONLY that Babil left ‘speechless’ as Irrfan’s looking effortlessly trendy the glam quotient with a prides in setting the para- need to search no further dab of nude pink lipstick, digm for ‘denimizing’ the Kapoor head to Maldives but take style cues from rosy blushed cheeks, filled- world with their range of Radhika whose fun and in eyebrows, kohl-lined runway inspired and trend for her cousin’s wedding Namesake co-star Kal Penn writes to him fearless style looks fresh as eyes and mascara-laden driven collection of high on spring. eyelashes. Accessorising fashion denim wear. Taking to her Instagram her casual yet glamorous Radhika Madan was handle, Radhika shared a look with a few finger rings styled by celebrity stylist slew of pictures featuring from Misho, the diva cap- and creative consultant, her in an uber cute yet fiery tioned the pictures, “Laal! Sukriti Grover. Taapsee reunites with Thappad’s Pavail Gulati in Anurag Kashyap’s Dobaaraa MUMBAI, Feb 28 (Agen- opted to keep it on while cies): Varun Dhawan and the paparazzi clicked her MUMBAI, Feb 28 (Agen- you two and your mom with Irrfan was a year Shraddha Kapoor were photos. cies): Irrfan Khan’s son a lot this past year and before his death due. She spotted making their way On the other hand, Varun Babil got a direct message wasn’t sure how to get in recalled, “We ate very well out of Mumbai on Sunday. was seen getting off his car from the actor’s The Name- touch to share my love and in a cafe. He flirted with the The actors were seen at solo. The newly married sake co-star Kal Penn, who gratitude. It really means waitress. My friend came the Mumbai airport early actor was seen without expressed his condolences so much to me that you in on a bike and he got on morning. The cameras his wife Natasha. Unlike at Irrfan’s death. Kal said reached you. the bike and he said: ‘I just caught Shraddha making Shraddha, Varun was seen that he wasn’t sure how to Thank you! — Let me need to. I need to do one her way to the airport with wearing a casual tee with a get in touch with Irrfan’s know if you’re ever in New block. Just one’. brother Siddhanth Kapoor pair of denim pants, sun- family, but was glad that York post-pandemic. And We had our last pictures and other family members, glasses and a cap for his he finally could after Babil please give my love to your together on this bike, and heading for their cousin’s flight. presumably reached out to mom.” he was in full-blown treat- Priyaank Sharma’s wed- The Maldives wedding him. Kal had played Gogol, ment and yet he was in ding with Shaza Morani. could also double up as a He wrote, “Babil, I’m so son of Irrfan’s character dapper linen. We have a Varun was seen sans his birthday venue for Shrad- moved that you reached Ashoke Ganguli, in The beautiful word in Urdu — wife Natasha Dalal. dha as she rings in her 34th out and it means so much Namesake. Directed by ‘shaukeen’ — which means Actor Padmini Kol- birthday on March 3. to me to hear that story. Mira Nair, the film featured somebody with a lot of hapure’s son Priyaank While all eyes will be Thank you. The Name- Tabu as Irrfan’s wife and love and indulgences and got married to producer on the wedding and her sake is the project I’m Sahira Nair as his daugh- delights. MUMBAI, Feb 28 (Agen- #Thappad I can only hope genre in my career so far Karim Morani’s daughter birthday bash, Shraddha most proud of, the one ter. The movie was based He loved a lot of things, cies): Taapsee Pannu is he doesn’t lose the woman and I always look forward Shaza in early February. will next be seen on the that brought me the great- on Jhumpa Lahiri’s novel whether it be clothes or reuniting with Pavail #Dobaaraa P.S- let’s see in to pushing the envelope They had a court wedding big screen in Luv Ranjan’s est artistic happiness - and of the same name and was food or beauty. Or his Gulati, who worked which parallel universe we under this genre. This is and later threw a party for movie with Ranbir Kapoor. getting to work with and given a thumbs up by the family and how much they with her in the critically were meant to be.” going to be unique more their friends and family. She also has Naagin. know your father was such critics upon its release in meant to him. He had just acclaimed Thappad, for Dobaaraa is helmed by so because it’s got some- It seems like a grander Back in October 2020, the a big part of that. (I think I the US. a clear idea of what was their upcoming movie, Anurag Kashyap and is one like Anurag directing it wedding function is being actor announced, “It’s an met you and your brother Mira Nair had told The worth it. He’d roamed and in Calcutta when we were New York Times about he returned to know what Dobaaraa. She took to being jointly produced by and Ekta (Kapoor) backing organised in Maldives for absolute delight for me to social media to make the Ekta Kapoor’s Cult Movies it. It’s my second collabo- filming). I’ve thought of how her last meeting was really valuable.” the couple now. play a Naagin on screen. I announcement on the one- and Sunir Khetarpal’s ration with Anurag after Shraddha and Siddhanth have grown up watching, year anniversary of Thap- Athena. Talking about the Manmarziyaan and Sunir were sporting matching admiring, and idolising pad. film, Anurag said, “Our (Kheterpal) after Badla so tees for their flight. The She shared a candid photo vision with Dobaaraa is I know there are expecta- Sridevi ma’am’s Nagina Parineeti Chopra flaunts toned midriff to bring a fresh, new story T-shirt was inspired by the with Pavail from the sets of tions riding on this. Also and Nigahen and have to the audience and I am popular show Friends. The Dobaaraa, with a caption very excited for it. This will it’s the first time I am work- words inscribed read, “The always wanted to play that read, “My last of the be my third collaboration ing with a super woman One Where Shaza Gets a similar role rooted in in crop sweater and skirt worth Rs 5k #DobaaraaSeries Coz some with Taapsee and this time like Ekta so it’s going to be Married To Priyaank.” Indian traditional folklore MUMBAI, Feb 28 (Agencies): An all- Coming back to the outfit, the crop collaborations deserve to the attempt is to bring an a memorable experience Shraddha matched the (sic).” black outfit can never go out of style and sweater that Parineeti wore is from the be repeated. Since this man interesting new take on for sure.” white customised tee with As for Varun, he was Parineeti Chopra’s latest pictures are a shelves of the fast-fashion brand Zara and had some unfinished busi- thrillers.” Taapsee will also be seen a pair of denim shorts and last seen in Coolie No. 1, testimony to our statement. The actor is is worth Rs 2,790. Her pleated skirt, on the ness in Thappad so this is Taapsee added, “This is in Rashmi Rocket and completed her look for opposite Sara Ali Khan. currently busy with the promotions of her other hand, is by H&M and will cost you a chance to mend his mis- going to be a one-of-its- Haseen Dilruba. She also the day with some chic The actor has been busy recently released film The Girl On The Rs 2,699. Therefore, if you would like to take @pavailgulati Today kind thriller. I have been has Shabaash Mithu, based sunglasses. The actor was with the shoot of Jug Jugg Train and in the process, she is giving us add this ensemble to your collection, you exactly after ONE YEAR of very lucky with thriller on cricketer Mithali Raj. seen wearing a mask and Jeeyo as well. some looks that are inspiring us to upgrade will have to spend Rs 5,489. our wardrobes as well. For the latest event, Parineeti opted to wear a black crop top. The actor flaunted her toned midriff as she wore a turtle neck When Hrithik Roshan said he could not think of getting married again crop sweater over it which was adorned with ribbed details. She teamed the drop- CTOR Hrithik Roshan 12-year-old Hridhaan. request people to stop speculat- sanne (my ex wife), who has shoulder sweater with a calf-length black remains one of the most Talking to Filmfare, Hrithik ing. There will never be a rec- graciously volunteered to tempo- skirt. The pleated skirt had a high elasti- eligible bachelors in had said, “Today I cannot think onciliation with @iHrithik. But rarily move out of her home so A cated waist and we love it. Maintaining Bollywood after his divorce of remarriage. I feel satiated, I we will always be good parents. that our children are not discon- the all-black look, Parineeti stepped into from interior designer Sussanne feel content.” #no1priority,” she wrote. nected indefinitely from either a pair of black heels to go with the outfit Khan in 2014. In an interview in Even after their divorce, Last year, during the Covid-19 one of us. and accessorised the ensemble with just a 2017, right before the release of Hrithik and Sussanne share a lockdown, Sussanne temporarily Thank you Sussanne for being pair of stud earrings. Kaabil, he said that the thought cordial equation, and often go on moved in with Hrithik, so that so supportive and understanding The 32-year-old glammed up the attire of remarriage had not crossed his family vacations together. they could co-parent their sons. in our journey of co-parenting,” with a dewy makeup look which featured mind. Their public appearances and The actor lauded her for being he had written in an Instagram shimmery eyes teamed with mascara-lad- Hrithik and Sussanne, who support for each other on social supportive and putting the inter- post. en lashes, bronzed cheeks with a subtle were childhood sweethearts, media sparked speculation that ests of their children first. Hrithik will be seen next in Sid- hint of blush, a nude glossy lip and lots got married in 2000. They they were planning to rekindle Also read: Parineeti Chopra dharth Anand’s patriotic action of highlighter. Parineeti added the badass announced their separation in their relationship. says she has ‘never been on a drama, Fighter, which marks his vibe to the ensemble by tying her hair in 2013 and got divorced a year At the peak of such rumours, in date’, reveals her first kiss was at first collaboration with Deepika a messy high ponytail. Her stylist Mohit later. They have two sons togeth- 2016, Sussanne put out a tweet the age of 18 Padukone. The film is set to Rai shared the aforementioned images on er -- 14-year-old Hrehaan and setting the record straight. “I “This is a picture of dear Sus- release on September 30, 2022. Instagram with the caption, “Black magic (sic).” Top News of J&K Jammu, Sunday, February 28, 2021 INTERNATIONAL 7 Al-Qaeda linked Turkish group expanding Pakistan’s debt continues base in areas close to Indo-Nepal border to mount, owes $6.7 billion TURKEY, Feb 28 (Agencies): An in support of global jihadist net- several provinces of Nepal, espe- called the Union of NGOs of the to foreign lenders: Report al-Qaeda linked-charity group works. cially in Province No. 1, Province Islamic World (Islam Dunyasi , Feb 28 (Agencies): As from Turkey has been working The main facilitator for the IHH No. 2 and Lumbini province. It has Sivil Toplum Kuruluslari Birligi, Pakistan’s financial debt with Islamai Sangh Nepal (ISN), gaining a foothold in the Himala- established mosques, madrasas, or IDSB), a front outfit for Turkish continues to mount, the which is under the scanner of yan country was the ISN, which orphanages and Islamic centers in paramilitary group SADAT. Imran Khan government Indian intelligence agencies for has received funding directly from several cities including the capital Turkish government’s develop- received USD 6.7 billion in allegedly providing sanctuary to Turkey to finance various projects. city Kathmandu. ment agency TIKA is also one of gross foreign loans in the terrorists, to expand its logistical The IHH has been named in the It seems the IHH has taken a spe- the sponsors of ISN activities in first seven months of the hub for jihadist networks, accord- UN Security Council documents cial interest in places like Sunsari Nepal. current fiscal year, includ- ing a new commercial loan ing to an investigation by Nordic and was investigated for running that are close to the Indian border. Ali Fuat Yilmazer, former head Monitor. a line of support to armed terrorist The Islami Sangh Nepal (ISN), a of USD 500 million from of the Turkish police intelligence The Foundation for Human groups in Syria. Kathmandu-based organisation, China last month. section that specializes in radical Rights and Freedoms and Humani- The IHH is known as a tool of came under the scanner of Indian According to The tarian Relief or IHH has been run- the Turkish intelligence agency intelligence agencies for allegedly religious groups, testified in court Expresss Tribune, Ministry most expensive loans. Out assets were created by ning multiple projects in Nepal, MIT and has been supported by providing sanctuary to fugitive on August 16, 2016 that “the IHH of Economic Affairs report- of the USD 6.7 billion, an using the loans. Project especially in areas close to the the government of Islamist Presi- Indian terrorists in 2018. campaigns are designed to provide ed that during the July-Jan- amount of USD 2.7 billion financing was a mere USD Indian border, to broaden the dent Recep Tayyip Erdogan, which The ISN’s connection to Turkey’s aid for jihadists engaged in terror- uary period of fiscal year or 41 per cent of the total 897 million or 13 per cent,” support base among the coun- granted the organization special radical Islamists is not only lim- ism around the world and supply 2020-21, the government loans were on account of it reported. try’s minority Muslim community privileges for raising funds. ited to the IHH. It was also listed medical aid, funding, logistics and obtained USD 6.7 billion foreign commercial loans, China’s continued finan- and expand logistical operations The activities of the IHH focus on as a member of an organization human resources for jihadists. in external loans from mul- said the ministry. cial assistance to Pakistan tiple financing sources. The The Express Tribune fur- has helped in keeping gross loans were higher by ther reported that nearly 87 the gross official for- 6 per cent or USD 380 mil- per cent of the foreign loans eign exchange reserves Biden says Saudi announcement lion over the same period or USD 5.8 billion were for at around USD 13 billion Myanmar: Police arrests of the last fiscal year. budget financing, building despite the suspension of In January alone, the foreign exchange reserves the International Monetary to come Monday; White House government received USD and commodity financing. Fund (IMF) programme, 960 million in foreign “The country would be negative growth in exports many as civilians protest plays down new steps loans, including USD 675 paying back those loans and major debt repayments million from commercial after taking new loans as to Saudi Arabia and other against military rule banks, which were the no revenue-generating creditors. YANGON, Feb 28 (Agen- cies): Police fired tear gas Saudi Arabia says Huthi missile and water cannons and there were reports of gun- fire Sunday in Myanmar’s largest city where another attack on Riyadh thwarted anti-coup protest was COLOMBIA, Feb 28 step up an offensive to damaging at least one underway with scores of (Agencies): Loud explo- seize the Saudi-backed home but no casualties students and other dem- sions shook Riyadh on Yemeni government’s last were reported, state-run onstrators hauled away in Saturday as a Saudi-led northern stronghold of Al-Ekhbariya television police trucks. military coalition said it Marib. said. The violence erupted thwarted a missile attack The Saudi-led coalition AFP correspondents in early morning when medi- WASHINGTON,F eb 28 Monday, the State Depart- launched by Yemen’s said it intercepted a Huthi the Saudi capital reported cal students were marching (Agencies): President Joe ment will provide more Huthi rebels, which sent ballistic missile targeting hearing multiple loud in Yangon’s streets near the Biden on Saturday said details and elaborate on debris raining down on Riyadh, according to the explosions. The night sky Hledan Center intersection, takeover gathers steam. because he had abused his his administration would those announcements, not civilian homes. official SPA news agency. lit up with a bright flash which has become the gath- Myanmar’s crisis took a power and misbehaved make an announcement on new announcements,” the The Iran-backed Huthis Fragments of the mis- following the interception ering point for protesters dramatic turn on the inter- by failing to follow the Saudi Arabia on Monday, official said. have escalated attacks on sile scattered over several of a missile, state television who then fan out to other national stage over the instructions of the govern- following a US intelligence Khashoggi, a US resi- the kingdom, while they Riyadh neighbourhoods, footage showed. parts of the city. weekend at a special ses- ment and betraying it. report that found Crown dent who wrote opinion Footage showed protest- sion of the United Nations Kyaw Moe Tun had Prince Mohammed bin columns for the Washing- ers running away from General Assembly when urged all countries to issue Salman had approved the ton Post critical of MbS police as they charged at the country’s UN ambas- public statements strongly killing of journalist Jamal policies, was killed and them, and residents setting US approves Johnson & sador declared his loyalty condemning the coup, and Khashoggi. dismembered by a team up makeshift roadblocks to the ousted civilian gov- to refuse to recognize the The Biden administra- of operatives linked to the to slow their advance. ernment of Aung San Suu military regime. He also tion has faced some criti- prince in the kingdom’s Nearby, residents were Johnson’s Covid vaccine Kyi and called on the world called for stronger inter- cism, notably an editorial consulate in Istanbul in pleading with police to to pressure the military to national measures to stop in the Washington Post, October 2018. WASHINGTON, Feb 28 release those they picked cede power. violence by security forces that the president should The Saudi government, (Agencies): The United up from the street and Ambassador Kyaw Moe against peaceful demon- have been tougher on the which has denied any States Food and Drug shoved into police trucks Tun declared in an emo- strators. crown prince, who was not involvement by the crown Administration has to be taken away. tional speech to fellow del- There were arrests Sat- sanctioned despite being prince, on Friday issued approved Johnson and There was no immediate egates Friday that he repre- urday in Myanmar’s two blamed for approving a statement rejecting the Johnson’s COVID-19 vac- word on casualties. Sounds sented Suu Kyi’s “civilian biggest cities, Yangon and Khashoggi’s murder. US report’s findings and cine that works with just of gunfire could be heard government elected by the Mandalay, where demon- Asked about punishing repeating its previous one dose instead of two and what appeared to be people” and supported the strators have been hitting the crown prince, Saudi statements that Khashog- for emergency use, giving smoke grenades thrown fight against military rule. the streets daily to peace- Arabia’s de facto ruler, gi’s killing was a heinous America its third jab to into the crowds. MRTV, a Myanmar state- fully demand the restora- who is also known as crime by a rogue group. fight the pandemic that has Security forces now run television channel, tion of the government of MbS, Biden said: “There Among the punitive steps claimed over half a million appear to become more broadcast an announce- Suu Kyi, whose National will be an announcement the United States took on lives in the country. aggressive in using force ment Saturday from the League for Democracy on Monday as to what we Friday was the imposi- President Joe Biden and making arrests as the Foreign Ministry that the party won a landslide elec- are going to be doing with tion of a visa ban on some described the FDA’s popular uprising against ambassador was fired tion victory in November. Saudi Arabia generally.” Saudis believed involved approval as an encourag- in the country after emer- imen eliminates the need the February 1 military Biden did not provide in the Khashoggi killing ing development in efforts gency use authorisation for patients to return for a details. and sanctions on others, to end the COVID-19 crisis (EUA) was given to two- second dose and it can be But a White House official including a former deputy and said this is exciting dose shots from Pfizer and stored at refrigerator tem- suggested no new signifi- intelligence chief, which news for all US citizens. Moderna in December last peratures for months. Virginia votes to legalize marijuana, end cant steps were expected. would freeze their US The Johnson and Johnson year. The EUA allows the Jans- “The administration took assets and generally bar vaccine, which works with Unlike Pfizer’s and Mod- sen COVID-19 vaccine to disparate treatment of people of color a wide range of new actions Americans from dealing one dose instead of two, erna’s vaccines that require be distributed in the US on Friday. The president is with them. got approval on Saturday, two shots within two for use in individuals of referring to the fact that on the third vaccine cleared weeks, J&J’s one-dose reg- ization, and there are a lot 18 years of age or older. of steps between here and Unlike the other two legalization,” she said. approved vaccines, the Northam’s spokes- Johnson and Johnson vac- woman, Alena Yarmosky, Lockdown announced in Auckland, second in a month cine is administered as a said the governor “looks forward to continuing to MELBOURNE, Feb 28 America’s Cup yacht race single dose. improve this legislation.” (Agencies): Auckland, are reviewing plans for Preliminary results from “There’s still a lot of New Zealand’s biggest the head-to-head final a large trial in the US, Latin work ahead, but this bill city, woke up on Sunday between Italy and New America and South Africa COLOMBO, Feb 28 rent marijuana laws. But will help to reinvest in our morning to a second lock- Zealand. (Agencies): Virginia law- talks between Democrats in suggested J&J’s vaccine communities and reduce down in a month as health New Zealand’s fourth makers gave final approv- the House and Senate grew was safe and offered strong inequities in our criminal authorities try to rein in Twenty20 International al Saturday to a bill that tense in recent days, and a protection against moder- justice system,” she said. a coronavirus cluster of cricket match against Aus- will legalize marijuana for compromise version of the ate to severe COVID-19. Under the legislation, the more contagious UK tralia has been shifted to adult recreational use, but massive bill did not emerge The FDA said J&J’s vac- possession of up to an variant. Wellington where it will not until 2024, when retail publicly until late Saturday cine offers strong protec- ounce (28.3 grams) of mar- The seven-day lock- be played behind closed sales of the drug would afternoon. ijuana will become legal down, announced late Sat- doors on Friday. tion against what matters also begin. “It’s been a lot of work to beginning Jan. 1, 2024, at urday by Prime Minister most: serious illness, hos- With a compromise bill get here, but I would say New Zealand and neigh- the same time sales will Jacinda Ardern, follows pitalisations and death. clearing the House and that we’re on the path to bouring Australia have begin and regulations will a three-day stay-at-home One dose was 85 per cent Senate, Virginia becomes an equitable law allowing wouldn’t see more cases,” Level 3 restrictions, allows been highly successful in go into effect to control the order in mid-February protective against the most the first Southern state to responsible adults to use COVID-19 Response Min- people to leave home keeping the coronavirus marijuana marketplace in after a local emergence of severe COVID-19 illness, vote to legalize marijuana, cannabis,” said Sen. Adam ister Chris Hipkins told only for essential shop- pandemic from spreading Virginia. the UK variant of the new joining 15 other states and Ebbin, the chief sponsor of the state-owned televi- ping and essential work. through border closure, in the massive study that Under a provision Senate coronavirus that causes the District of Columbia. the Senate bill. sion network TVNZ on Public venues will remain spanned three continents Democrats insisted on, the COVID-19. aggressive contact trac- The legislation now goes “If we have already Sunday. “How many closed. Restrictions in the - protection that remained legislation will include a Genomic sequencing ing and high community to Democratic Gov. Ralph made the decision that cases at this point we rest of the country will strong even in countries re-enactment clause that of a new case recorded compliance with swift Northam, who supports simple possession should simply don’t know.” be tightened to Level 2, such as South Africa, will require a second vote on Saturday, which public health orders. legalization. be repealed, we could have The new case has been including limits on public from the General Assem- prompted the lockdown, New Zealand, with a where the variants of most The bill was a top prior- done that today and ended considered infectious for gatherings. bly next year, but only on was linked to the existing population of 5 million, concern are spreading. ity for Democrats, who the disproportionate fines a week. The person, a The lockdown has com- the regulatory framework cluster, health authorities J&J is also seeking framed legalization as a on communities of color,” 21-year-old student, vis- plicated several high- has recorded just over and criminal penalties for said on Sunday, bringing authorisation for emer- necessary step to end the said Sen. Jennifer McClel- ited a number of public visibility sporting events 2,000 coronavirus cases several offenses, including it to 13 cases. gency use of its vaccine in disparate treatment of lan. “Let’s be absolutely spaces during that time. planned in Auckland. since the start of the pan- underage use and public “It’s unlikely we Europe and from the World people of color under cur- clear — this bill is not legal- The new lockdown, with The organisers of the demic and 26 deaths. consumption of marijuana. Health Organisation. Top News of J&K 8 SPORTS Jammu, Sunday, February 28, 2021 Jaffer reacts to Ashwin’s fiery press conference Huge ramifications for Test cricket if ahead of IND vs ENG 4th Test Ahmedabad pitch is acceptable: Lloyd NEW DELHI, Feb 28 (Agencies): Reacted to been poor but if this pitch ets in a day-night Test. He wrote. India off-spinner Ravi- is acceptable to the ICC and finished with 11 wickets in Commenting about Eng- chandran Ashwin’s fiery there’s more of this there the match while Ravichan- land’s decision to play press conference ahead of will be huge ramifications dran Ashwin picked up 7 three seamers and only the fourth India-England for world Test cricket,” wickets. one specialist seamer on Test match at the Narendra Lloyd wrote in his column For England, captain Joe that pitch, Lloyd said off- Modi Stadium in Ahmed- for Daily Mail. Root grabbed his maiden spinner Dom Bess is per- abad, former India opener Llyod said Test matches five-wicket haul. haps ‘unselectable’ now. Wasim Jaffer said Ashwin finishing in two days is not Lloyd said when part- “Plenty are saying Eng- is taking England wickets the advertisement for the timers like Root get five- land got it wrong in not both on and off the field. longest format of the game. wicket hauls in Test cricket picking the second spinner “Ashwin taking English “I gave this pitch the ben- then it speaks a lot about but my mind goes back to wickets both on and off ever picture you want to view point. efit of the doubt on the first the surface. that time Ashley Giles said the field,” Jaffer tweeted paint,” Ashwin’s sarcasm “What about all the three day but, I’m sorry, it was “But it told you every- Steven Finn was ‘unselect- LONDON, Feb 28 (Agen- series. quoting Ashwin’s reply to was not lost on anyone. pink-ball Test matches just as bad as the last one. thing you need to know able’. cies): Former England India’s first innings total a question from an Eng- “If you are asking if it we’ve played, everything “And the big question that instead of that second “Once Moeen Ali had cricketer and renowned of 145 was the highest score lish journalist about the is a good Test surface, I has ended within three has to be asked again of the spinner a part-timer in Joe gone home they only had broadcaster David Lloyd in the Test match in which Ahmedabad pitch. don’t see any of the play- days’ time. “I do not know ICC. Is this how you want Root took five wickets in one they could trust in slammed the Ahmed- England were bowled out Ashwin has been in ter- ers coming from England what to say because when the game to go? Tests fin- six overs! Jack Leach. Sadly, I think abad pitch for the India vs for 112 and 81. rific form in this England having an issue with the somebody just throws an ishing well under time, this “I remember Allan Border they believe Dom Bess is England day-night Test, Lloyd said pitches like series. He has already surface. They want to opinion out there about the one not even lasting two once taking a seven-for ‘unselectable’ right now. It demanding answers from these don’t offer a contest picked up 24 wickets in improve, they look like surface -- and having had days? We need answers with part-time spin. And looked like he had the yips ICC. and wanted ICC to look three Tests against Eng- they want to have a con- played the game -- unfor- from Dubai but I’m not Michael Clarke grabbed a in the first Test,” Lloyd The third Test match into the matter. land but most of those test. “Is it the players and tunately maybe they’ve not expecting to get a single six-for. When part-timers added. have been credited to the between India and England “I’m really not bothered the people who are report- played the pink-ball Test one,” Lloyd added. do that something isn’t India and England will pitches In Chennai and ended in two days with who wins when it’s a lot- ing back that want their matches so they do not India spinner Axar Patel right. Even I would have again meet in the fourth Ahmedabad by a section India winning the contest tery like this. It’s just not players to not complete understand this facet of the became the first cricketer got wickets on that pitch and final Test starting from of cricket experts. by 10 wickets to take a a contest. and complain about the game.” Ashwin’s problem to claim more than 10 wick- and I was hopeless,” Lloyd March 4 at the same venue. “I have a question back. pitches? Because we have is that people are not form- 2-1 lead in the four-match “Yes, techniques have What is a good cricket sur- never done that on any of ing an opinion at their own face?,” Ashwin shot back. the tours.” The scribe had behest. “I am the one asking the a follow-up question. “My angst against the question... good contest “Hoping for a similar sur- whole thing is the fact that Bayern Munich 5-1 Cologne between bat and ball?” the face in the next Test?” “It when people say some- journalist was insistent. depends on what you’re thing there are so many “What makes a good hoping for. We are hoping of them who are watching surface? Who defines this? for a good cricket match.” the same picture but are Robert Lewandowski, Serge Gnabry strike Seam on the first day and Ashwin feels that it’s dif- not able to paint a differ- then bat well and then spin ficult to explain how a on the last two days? Come match pans out to those ent one compared to some- on! Who makes all these who haven’t played the body who is driving and twice as returning Muller makes an impact rules, we need to get over game but forms an opinion selling a certain case to us it and not talk about what- based on a third person’s and this needs to stop.” NEW DELHI,F eb 28 (Agencies): in a campaign since 1991-92. The Bayern Munich returned to win- chance of a clean sheet disappeared ning ways in the Bundesliga as when Boateng and Alaba dithered Robert Lewandowski and Serge over who was going to attack a Mohammad Azharuddin’s Gnabry both scored twice in a con- loose ball on the edge of the pen- vincing 5-1 win over Cologne. alty area, in the end neither bother- After returning to domestic ing to take control of the situation. interesting idea to help duties following their Club World Key Opta facts Cup success in Qatar with a home - This was the 100th competi- draw against Arminia Bielefeld, tive meeting between Bayern and the reigning champions slipped to Cologne. Bayern secured their 53rd batsmen on ‘rank turners’ a 2-1 loss away at Eintracht Frank- victory in those 100 matches. NEW DELHI, Feb 28 furt last weekend. - Cologne have failed to win any (Agencies): Batsmen from However, a 4-1 thrashing of Lazio of their last 14 Bundesliga meetings both India and England in Champions League action in with Bayern (L13, D1). Only twice struggled on the spinning midweek proved the catalyst for a have they had a longer Bundesliga surface of the Narendra first league triumph at their Allianz drought against a single opponent: Modi Stadium in Ahmed- Arena home since January 30. 1997-2010 against Leverkusen (15 abad, the venue which Lewandowski’s first goal helped games) and 1991-2011 against Kai- hosted the third Test of the Bayern ease into a 2-0 half-time serslautern (25 games). gifted a route back into the game Leipzig – to close the gap at the series. The Day/Night Test lead and while Cologne briefly - Cologne failed to have a single when hesitation between centre- top of the table. Flick’s side have would see England post threatened a comeback, the return- shot in the first half for the first back pairing Jerome Boateng and already lost more Bundesliga totals of 112 and 81, while ing Thomas Muller made an imme- time in a Bundesliga match since a David Alaba allowed Ellyes Skhiri games in 2021 (two) than they did India were all out for 145 in diate impression off the bench, game against Schalke in December in to produce a delicate lofted across the entirety of the previous their first innings. providing the assist that allowed 2014. finish over the advancing Manuel year. 19 of the 20 England the competition’s leading scorer - Bayern have scored 67 goals Neuer. This win is therefore most wel- wickets to fall went to R to take his tally for the campaign after 23 matchdays – only in 1973- The goal caused a brief wobble, come in what has suddenly become Ashwin, Axar Patel and to 28. 74 have they scored more in the yet the 64th-minute arrival of a tighter-than-expected title race, Washington Sundar com- turners is shot-selection ing Test knocks being Like Muller, substitute Gnabry first 23 matchdays (68 goals). Muller - back after overcom- but Flick – who made 44 appear- bined. Left-arm spinner and assured footwork. played on tough surfaces had an impact on his comeback, - Lewandowski scored his 27th ing coronavirus - helped steady ances for Cologne during his play- Axar Patel picked up 11 It makes little sense to by batsmen who wore the Germany international tucking and 28th Bundesliga goals this Bayern, the substitute teeing up ing career - will be concerned at wickets in the match, while wear spikes when batting. shoes with rubber soles. away a pair of routine finishes as season – no player has scored as Lewandowski to restore the two- the careless defensive lapse that Ashwin wasn’t far behind Rubber soles don’t hamper The argument that bats- the hosts eased clear in the closing many goals after 23 matchdays goal cushion with a shot on the allowed Skhiri to give the visitors with seven scalps, ensur- ability of batsmen,” Azha- men can slip when run- stages. in Germany as he has. This was turn. a slither of hope. ing the match ended inside ruddin tweeted. ning between wickets is Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting had his seventh Bundesliga match this Dominick Drexler hit the post Duo back to boost Bayern two days. While all the talk The former batsman, countered by the fact that opened the scoring with his first season with two or more goals, from a tight angle after robbing While COVID-19 had kept Muller continues to be around the who played 99 Tests for in Wimbledon, all tennis league goal for the club, heading in which is a league high, ahead of possession from Neuer before away, Gnabry had not featured pitch, former India captain India between 1984 and players wear shoes with an inviting cross from Leon Gore- Erling Haaland (6). Gnabry’s four-minute brace, the since the Club World Cup final due Mohammad Azharuddin 2000, reckons batting with rubber soles,” Azharud- tzka, who then went on to set up - Gnabry has scored nine Bundes- second of which was set up by the to a thigh issue. The latter only had has come up with an inter- rubber shoes does not din added. his side’s second before the break. liga goals against Cologne – more outstanding Goretzka with another 13 touches during his goalscoring esting idea that can help have serious implications “And the ones that come The midfielder waltzed his way than against any other side in his delightful delivery into the area, cameo, but the availability of the batsmen prosper even on as many might think. He to mind are not just Indians beyond Rafael Czichos before career. added a touch of gloss to the final pair helps add further strength in spinning surfaces as the gave examples of some of like Sunil Gavaskar Mohin- laying the ball off as goalkeeper What’s next? scoreline. depth, even if the fixture conges- one in Ahmedabad. the finest batsmen around der Amarnath and Dilip Timo Horn came towards him, Bayern have a rare week between tion eases in March. “It was disappointing to the world who have played Vengsarkar but also many allowing the ever-ready Lewan- fixtures, giving them time to pre- What does it mean? Bayern Defensive cracks raise concerns watch the batsmen come a important and memorable a visiting batsman like Sir dowski to roll it into the net. pare for the visit of Borussia Dort- remain clear at the summit Bayern had conceded 31 goals cropper in the Ahmedabad knocks without batting Vivian Richards, Mike Gat- Cologne failed to even muster an mund next Saturday. Cologne, Bayern’s recent blip had allowed prior to this game, their highest Test. The key to batting on with spikes on their shoes. ting, Allan Border, Clive attempt as the first half proved to meanwhile, will be hosting Werder the chasing pack – led by RB tally through 22 league games such dry tracks and rank “I have seen some amaz- Lloyd and several others.” be one-way traffic, yet they were Bremen the following day. Chelsea Boss Thomas Tuchel reveals Barcelona Boss Ronald Koeman Antoine Griezmann Omission against Sevilla ‘not a ounishment’ PSG tried to sign Bruno Fernandes NEW DELHI, Feb poised at 1-0. and leaves them two points 28 (Agencies): Ronald Explaining his decision adrift of leaders Atletico before Manchester united move Koeman insists he was to bring on Braithwaite Madrid, who have a couple not sending a message to instead of Griezmann for of games in hand. NEW DELHI,Feb 28 al was captain of Sporting and more games about him Antoine Griezmann by the final eight minutes, The Catalan giants face (Agencies): Chelsea man- CP at the time, but even- and followed him and tried leaving the misfiring for- Koeman said: “It’s not a Sevilla again on Wednes- ager Thomas Tuchel tually signed for United to be in touch with him to ward on the bench for Bar- message, no. day at Camp Nou, where revealed Paris Saint-Ger- in January 2020 and has make it happen. celona’s 2-0 victory over “With the first goal, we they will be looking to main tried to sign Bruno since scored 34 goals in “Obviously, he decided Sevilla. (More Football said that we needed some- overturn a 2-0 deficit in the Fernandes before he joined 60 appearances across all [to sign for Manchester News) one quicker than Griez- second leg of their Copa del Manchester United with competitions. United] and I was never Griezmann has gone six mann on [Lionel] Messi’s Rey semi-final tie. devastating impact last “With my first sporting personally in touch with games without a goal in side. It’s not a punish- And after overcoming the year. director in Paris, Antero him, but we tried and he all competitions and was ment.” Europa League winners Speaking ahead of Chel- Henrique, a Portuguese went another way. [It is] named among the Barca Dembele opened the scor- in the league, Koeman is second best % in a single they will analyse the mis- sea’s Premier League clash sporting director, and he bad for us that we have to substitutes for the second ing just short of the half- hopeful of a repeat score- LaLiga games this season, takes they made. with rivals United on knew [Fernandes] very play against him.” match running on Satur- hour mark at the Ramon line when the teams recon- only behind game played “But yes, of course, we Sunday, Tuchel explained well,” Tuchel told report- Fernandes looms as a key day. Sanchez-Pizjuan and Messi vene in Catalonia. at Celta (92,2%). Omnipres- have a chance. I don’t want that during his time as ers. factor in Sunday’s clash Unlike in the 3-0 win sealed the victory with his 91,1% - Lionel Messi has ent @FCBarcelona pic.twit- to give more importance to PSG head coach from 2018 “We fought hard to have against fifth-placed Chel- over Elche in midweek, the 30th goal against Sevilla scored, assisted & booked ter.com/rOGIByhto3 the Copa game. We have to late 2020, the Ligue 1 a connection to him and to sea, with both sides fight- France international was in LaLiga - his best return combined. He has com- “Of course we believe,” to win and we have to champions tried to lure bring him to our team. I got ing to make the top four not brought on as Koeman against any opponent. pleted 41 of his 45 passes in he said. “That’s our mental- fight. We will try to stay in Fernandes to Paris. made aware of him more in and secure Champions instead turned to Martin Barca’s win was their opp half vs Sevilla (91,1% ity, but Wednesday’s game all competitions until the The Portugal internation- detail, so we watched more League berths. Braithwaite with the game ninth in 10 LaLiga outings of passing accuracy), his will be different because end.” Top News of J&K Jammu, Sunday, February 28, 2021 STATE / CONTD.... 9 National Science Day 2021 celebrated at SKUAST-Jammu Take benefits of Central Govt’s Top News Report Dr. R.C. Agrawal, DDG, (Educa- to devote 10,000 hours or 40 hrs/ Paul Sharma; ‘Plant Abiotic Stress tion), ICAR, New Delhi was chief week for continuous five years Tolerance’ by Dr. G.K. Rai and flagship schemes: Bali Bhagat JAMMU, Feb 28: To raise public guest and Dr. Sudershan Kumar, for becoming successful entrepre- ‘Dairying in India and J&K’ by Drs. Top News Report under the SEHAT scheme, people of appreciation of the scientific issues Ex. DG, DRDO was guest of neurs. He was of the opinion that Biswajit Brahma, Pranav Kumar Jammu and Kashmir will be able to avail involved and the impact science honour on the occasion. experiential learning is need of the and Dibyendu Chakraborty. JAMMU, Feb 28: Asserting that the free medical facilities up to Rs 5 lakh. He has on education, skill and work, The programme started by light- hour but simultaneously urged for Besides, Dr. Rajiv Singh, Dr. R.K. Jammu and Kashmir is on the path of the asked people to avails benefits of Central the National Science Day 2021 ening the traditional lamp. At the linking immersive learning with Gupta and Dr. Vikas Abrol were development, the former Health Minis- Sponsored Schemes (CSS) launched by was today celebrated here at Sher- outset, Vice Chancellor, SKUAST- Experiential Learning Unit for conferred with star scientist award ter and senior Bhartiya Janta Party leader government led by PM Modi government e-Kashmir University of Agricul- Jammu, Prof. J.P. Sharma, intro- developing entrepreneurial skills. of SKUAST-Jammu. Bali Bhagat said that the BJP led Central for the welfare of people. tural Sciences and Technology of duced and welcomed the chief While emphasizing on role of To celebrate National Science Government has launched several flag- On the occasion, Bali Baghat distributed Jammu. guest and guest of honour. Prof. agriculture in nation building, he Day-2021, essay and quiz compe- ship schemes including Ayushman Bharat more than 100 Ayushman Bharat cards to National Science Day is being cel- Sharma also spoke about varsity’s said that 70 per cent of sustainable titions were also organized for the Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB- beneficiaries of Jammu Municipal Corpo- ebrated on February 28 every year initiatives and achievements. development goals are linked with students and prizes were distrib- PMJAY) SEHAT scheme in the general ration ward No 59, Paloura. since 1987. Dr. R.C. Agrawal, while deliv- agriculture and allied sectors for uted to the winners of the contest. interest of common masses. He assured that the left out people will be The theme for National Science ering his lecture on theme of the removing hunger and poverty. Earlier, the guests also visited Addressing the gathering at a pro- covered in all the wards of Raipur Domana Day 2021 is “Future of Science, National Science Day 2021, said Dr. Sudershan Kumar, while Technology Park, Bee- Keeping gramme organised by BJP OBC morcha Constituency at the earliest. Technology and Innovation (STI): that creativity, imagination and delivering his lecture on Role of Unit, Mushroom Unit, Farming and BJP Muthi-Paloura Mandal, former District president OBC morcha Shamsher Impacts on Education, Skills and innovativeness are future of sci- Science in making India Self-Reli- System Research and School of minister said the Prime Minister Naren- Kumar Prrajapati, BJP Mandal pradhan Work”. National Science Day is ence. He urged that one should ant, said that science, technology Biotechnology of the University. dra Modi is committed for improving the Suresh kumar Khajuria and senior BJP celebrated to mark the discovery learn education skills while and innovation lead to prosperity All the statutory officers, teach- standard of living of people. leader Joginder Singh Chib also addressed of the Raman Effect by Indian acquiring academic skills and also of the nation. He also spoke on ing and non-teaching staff and stu- “Under the leadership of Prime Minister the gathering. physicist Sir, C.V. Raman. The said that education development various technologies developed by dents of the University attended Narendra Modi Jammu and Kashmir has Later, a new garments shop was also basic objective of observation of should be organic and holistic. DRDO for socio-economic uplift- the function. Proceedings of the witnessed unprecedented growth and the inaugurated today in Bhagat mohala National Science Day is to spread Dr. Agrawal advised teachers ment of farmers of India. function were coordinated by same will continue in near future also,” he Paloura. He complemented the proprietor the message of importance of sci- to emphasize on quality educa- On the occasion, three books were Dr. Sanjay Guleria and vote of said while addressing the gathering. of the showroom for opening the facil- ence and its application among the tion and to develop e-courses. He also released by the guests namely thanks was extended by Dr. Rajesh Highlighting benefits of the scheme, ity which will generate employment for people. also recommended the students ‘Women Empowerment’ by Dr. Jag Katoch. Senior BJP Leader Bali Baghat said that others also. Navigation system and motor nerve monitoring DC Gbl acquaints district officers about Itella App Top News Report react accordingly He also informed that started in SMGS, GMC Jammu in near future this app will be integrated GANDERBAL, Feb 28: The Deputy Com- with ‘IMDAAD’ an initiative of district Ganderbal to automate/digitize the pro- Top News Report system. Radiological assistance (in Motor nerve monitor is of utmost recurrent parotid and thyroid missioner (DC) Ganderbal, Shafqat Iqbal shape of CT scan performed in a importance to conduct various tumors, cochlear implants etc. today convened a meeting to acquaint the cess of disaster management processes under SDRF/NDRF. It will help the gen- JAMMU, Feb 28: Department of special configuration of less than surgeries including that involving Operating team included Dr district officers about recently launched eral public to get the required relief in a ENT, Government Medical College 1mm navigation compatible axial, parotid gland, thyroid gland and Parmod Kalsotra ( HOD ENT), Itella app by district administration Gan- very quick and transparent manner and Jammu has been upgraded with coronal and saggital cuts) was pro- ear surgeries, including Cochlear Dr Kamal Kishore, Dr Gopika derbal and to review status of grievances state of the art instruments for vided by Deptt of Radiodiagnosis implant surgery. kalsotra,Dr Anchal , Dr Arti, Dr registered on it. At the onset of the meet- by digitizing the processes it will help Navigation system (Image guided under supervision of Dr Kulbus- Motor nerve monitor will help Aditiya saraf, Dr Apurva, Dr ing, the DC briefed the officers about the administration to dispose of the cases in a system) and Motor nerve monitor han Gupta (HOD). ENT surgeons to identify, confirm, Disha, Dr Pallavi and Dr Aabid. functioning and objective of launching very efficient manner. The DC took briefs enabled surgery. Performing FESS with the assis- and monitor motor nerve function, Anaesthesia Team under super- Itella App. Itella app is an initiative by the from the officers/officials regarding the The first two surgeries using nav- tance of a navigation system is and thus help reduce the risk of vision of Dr Smriti ( HOD anaes- district administration to help people of the disposal of grievances that are registered igation system and nerve monitor a safe way to treat patients with nerve damage during various com- thesia) included Dr Renu, Dr district in real time and more effectively on the Itella app and Governor Grievance were performed on 19 February paranasal sinus and skull base plex surgical procedures. Loveleen, Dr Amit and Dr Priya. in case of emergencies like fire/natural Cell. He urged all the officers to ensure 2021, under the patronage of Prin- pathologies and thus, reducing the With these upgradations, a new OT staff included Sister Pawan , calamities/traffic jam, eve teasing etc. qualitative disposal of grievances in a time cipal and Dean Dr Shashi Sudan risk of complications during these era of navigation and intraopera- Sister Saima , Sister Sheetu, Sister While briefing the officers, the DC said bound manner. Meanwhile, the officers Sharma. complex surgeries. tive nerve monitoring has started Veena, Sister Babli, Mr Sanjeev that Itella App streamlines communica- also shared their valuable suggestions for In the first surgery a 23 year old In an another surgery, a 38 year in the Deptt of ENT, SMGS, GMC, (N.O.), Mr Mathew (N.O.) and Mr tions during emergency by pushing noti- further improving functioning of the app. male patient, diagnosed with left old male patient, diagnosed with Jammu. Fazal (Anaesthesia technician). fications directly to concerned officer’s The meeting was attended by Additional sphenoidal polyp and maxillary left pleomorphic adenoma of This addition of these instru- As per the team of doctors both mobile device/accounts with the most rel- Deputy Commissioner Ganderbal, Farooq parotid gland underwent paroti- ments will be helpful in perform- the patients were stable and recov- sinusitis underwent FESS (func- evant, up-to-date information like authen- Ahmed Baba, ACR, CPO, SDM Kangan, dectomy under the control of ing skull base surgeries, revision ering fast in their postoperative tional endoscopic sinus surgery) ticated information, photo and location, executive engineers of various wings Facial Motor nerve monitor . and complex FESS surgeries , period. using navigation/ image guided thus enables concerned department to besides other district officers. FROM PAGE 1 in the case, they said. the hotel industry reeling under the crisis tax incomes and not consumption because the Lt Governor inaugurates 6th Two killed, one injured In the court, Parra’s counsel had denied all since February 2020, the steep climb in the rich end up paying too little while the work- charges and claimed that his client, who won prices of petrol and diesel are bound to have ing class ends up paying a disproportionately Technology as bus turns turtle in the District Development Council elections a strong impact on the common man, and high level of taxes even on items of daily use. Exhibition cum Seed Sale Mela Jammu last year, was being made a political scape- also budget tourists. This means if the state This is how this government has been killing goat. government wanted to give relief, it could growth whenever the economy has shown Faculties, Divisions, Research stations, and one of the occupants is injured, the driver The Criminal Investigation (Kashmir), a have really reduced its share of VAT to bring any signs of recovery. The taxman shows up KVKs showcasing different products and is absconding and the helper is detained by branch of CID mandated to probe cases under down the prices. The tourists are bound to to collect the nectar even before the flower technologies developed by SKUAST in the the police,” he said. Including driver, there the Unlawful Activities and Prevention Act feel the pinch. Pandemic lockdown broke the blossoms. With rising fuel price the transport- field of agriculture and allied sectors. were only three persons travelling in the (UAPA) and the Prevention of Money Laun- backbone of the tour and travel sector and ers have no alternative but to increase their Fruit plant seedlings, vegetable seeds, bus, said the officer adding that the injured dering Act (PMLA), had filed a case last year now the petrol prices have hit them hard. The freight rates which increases the inflation and flower seedlings, poultry birds, milk and milk have been rushed to the hospital. against unknown politicians and others based hoteliers who provide pick-and-drop facility ultimately affects the common people, added products, livestock feeds, vermicompost, fish, “We have registered a case and launched on “reliable and confidential sources” who to the tourists as part of their package are also former Minister . value-added vegetable and fruit products are manhunt to nab the absconding driver,” he said some political functionaries were misus- agitated over the adverse impact of the petro- Former Minister Yogesh Sawhney main- being put on sale for the visitors. said. ing their power and helping militants. leum prices.“We are expecting a good tourist tained that his Party will continue to raise High-density plantation is the special focus These politicians, as part of a criminal con- season in summer. A lot of people who could its voice in favour of the common man. They of this year’s event. Besides, the new strides JK Police carrying out spiracy, had established clandestine connec- not come because of the lockdown and fears will continue with their protests till the time a in agriculture through the use of Artificial tions and relations with different Pakistan- of the Covid-19 infection will surely come to Intelligence and other new-age technologies IPDR analysis of phones decision is taken in these matters,” he said. BJP supported terrorist and secessionist organisa- the hills to holiday. But the rising prices of has betrayed the confidence of the common were also on display. seized from PDP leader tions operating in Jammu and Kashmir for a the petrol and diesel will surely upset their Literature on Scientific Agriculture, Horti- man, he added. Massive taxes on petroleum number of reasons. budget,” said JKPCC Chief. products are hurting household budgets and culture, Sericulture, fish farming, and Live- Parra The conspiracy was hatched for furthering Speaking on the occasion, former Minister stock farming was also distributed among transportation costs are impacting the prof- has emerged that (Parra) had contacts across their political clout among local populace, and senior Congress leader Raman Bhalla the visiting farmers and entrepreneurs. A itability of small businesses. What is worse the border suspected to be his associates and countering the influence of rival political said that hike in fuel price has severely hit the farmer-scientist interaction program was also that it comes at a time when the middle class handlers in Pakistan… parties and their members, protecting their already ‘broken back bone’ of the common arranged for the visiting farmers. is barely recovering from the impact of the “During the course of investigation under- own financial and business interests and with man in the country amid the pandemic. The Prof. Mushtaq Ahmad, Vice-Chancellor Covid pandemic and we are threatened by taken so far, it has surfaced that the accused medium-term motives of winning the trust cornavirus infection and lockdown imposed SKUAST-K; Sh. Pandurang K. Pole, Division- a second wave of the pandemic. Unemploy- (Parra) has been in constant touch with a of “the Pakistani establishment, dealing with due to this pandemic many people had lost al Commissioner Kashmir; Sh. Vijay Kumar, ment figures had touched 23% during the number of militants,” the court was informed. subversion in Kashmir, including those in the their jobs. Amid this unemployment crisis, IGP, Kashmir; Dr. Shahid Iqbal Choudhary, pandemic and many continue to be out of The IDPR, according to a research paper by United Jihad Council”. where people are roaming around to get a job Deputy Commissioner, Srinagar, besides jobs as the economy and the middle class was IIT professor Ranjan Bose, Computer Science These politicians have supported the terror- for living the fuel price has become another HoDs of various departments; Agriculture among those hit the hardest. student at the University of Maryland Adya V ists and secessionists, directly and sometimes challenge for them. He said that the coro- Scientists; faculty members of SKUAST; entre- Hari Singh Chib speaking on the occasion Joshi, who did internship with Delhi Police in through middlemen, by the way of paying navirus lockdown has already broken their preneurs; students and scores of farmers were termed increasing rates are like rubbing salt 2017-18, and senior IPS officer Madan Oberoi, money and organising select physical attacks back bone and now the continuous increase present on the occasion. on the wounds of the common man, who have currently executive director with Interpol, through terrorist elements. in fuel hikes pushing their lives into hell. He Junaid Mattu, Mayor, Srinagar Municipal already suffered losses during the Covid- correlates the mobile users with other users of They also facilitated movements of terrorists also demanded the government issue white Corporation, and Dr. Hina Shafi Bhat, Vice induced lockdown. He further said that be encrypted messaging service to make explicit and transportation of their arms and ammu- paper on the Ujjawala scheme and LPG Chairperson, J&K Khadi & Village Board, also it the Narendra Modi-led government at the the implicit call graphs in this data. nition. subsidy.“The prices of petrol, diesel and attended the inaugural function. Centre or LG Govt in J&K, they are least both- “When two suspects are talking to each In furtherance of the criminal conspiracy, LPG cylinders are increasing day by day, but ered about the common man. The three new other on WhatsApp, analysing their GPRS these “unprincipled political parties function- the government is doing nothing. Bhalla said Army cancels farm laws, steep hike in prices of petrol, diesel CDRs will reveal that both are connected to aries” assisted and aided the terrorists and when the BJP came to power in May 2014, and LPG cylinders clearly reflect that the WhatsApp. The reverse is of course not true. secessionists in intensifying the war against excise duty on petrol was only ₹ 9.20 per litre recruitment exam after ruling party has no sympathy for the common Just because two people are connected to the Union of India with the main objective of and on diesel ₹ 3.46 per litre. In the course of man.” He said that opposition by political paper leaked WhatsApp at the same time does not mean ultimately making Jammu and Kashmir cede six years, the BJP increased excise duty to ₹ from the Union.” 23.78 per litre on petrol and ₹ 28.37 per litre parties, farmers, and even the common man investigations are underway, it was that they are talking to one another,” the on diesel.It is a fact that the Central govern- has failed to make any impact on the ruling decided to cancel the examination to research paper stated. Anti-people face of BJP ment has raised the prices of petrol continu- party at the Centre or in J&K. ensure continuous transparency in the “However, the more two people are on ously. This government has become insensi- recruitment process. WhatsApp at the same time, the higher the has come out with unjust probability that they are talking to one anoth- tive towards the poor. The government is bent 48-year-old woman’s Dr Farooq’s emotional er. This means that by correlating two GPRS hike in petroleum on eradicating the poor, not poverty. It was body found in Poonch CDRs, we can see how often two suspects are during the Congress regime that while the speech on Kashmiri using the same service at the same time, and products: Mir price of crude oil stood at Rs 110 per barrel Boniketh Surankote area of Poonch district in the international market, the petrol was in Jammu division on Sunday. potentially inferring that they are connected diesel continues to impact the common Pandits priced at Rs 47 per litre in Delhi. Now the Official sources identified the deceased to each other,” it said. man even though global market has thrown crude oil price in international market stands as Hajra Begum, wife of Abdul Hamid, tenements or clusters be made for them, but The research paper was submitted by the enough cues for a sharp cut in the price of at less than Rs 40 per barrel while the BJP has a local. they should live there at they were living trio at the Institute of Electrical and Electronic auto fuels, he added. there earlier”, he said. made petrol prices touch Rs 100,” he added. Police said initial reports suggest that Engineers (IEEE), world’s leading profession- Mir dismissed the advertisements given by Unfortunate events have happened in last Our farmers and unemployed youth, as well she was trying to cross river near Boni- al organisation having over 4 lakh members the petroleum ministry to defend the hike as more than three decades and we pray to God as those working in the unorganised sector, keth from a small bridge and died after from 160 countries during its 4th International misleading. The government is telling only that situations become such that pandits come have been forced to resort to strikes and pro- falling into the water body from the Conference on Collaboration and Internet a half-truth. Now, those wishing to travel to back and live there as they were living earlier. test to oppose the anti-people policies of the bridge. Computing (CIC) in 2018. hill destinations in the summer in J&K will Dr. Farooq, spoke for around one hour in a Central government to save their existence. Locals however alleged that the death Taking a cue from this technology, the police have to shell out 30 per cent extra. Every function organised by Pamposh Caterers at Mulla Ram in his address said that middle was “mysterious” and demanded a probe K.K Resorts near Bori, Tallab Tillo in Jammu, are analysing Parra’s phones and have sought one -- tourists as well as hoteliers --- will be income households, particularly at the higher into it. said that all of us should work together to time from the court citing scrutiny of volumi- affected by the increase in the prices,” he said, income levels, have suffered much more, Deputy SP Surankote, Abdul Khalid bring peace, tranquillity -not only in the State nous records made available by FSL experts, recalling as how the pandemic had already because they had a lot more to lose. Then confirmed the woman’s death to agency but it entire Country. the officials said. caused a setback to the tourism industry in there is the question of direct and indirect and said that inquest proceedings under This would serve as corroborative evidence 2020.So, instead of giving some respite to taxes and the point that governments should 174 CrpC have been initiated. Top News of J&K 10 STATE Jammu, Sunday, February 28, 2021 Development and future of Ladakh is SMVDU faculty delivers a Iftkhar accorded warm reception at Rajouri keynote address on “Text, Top News Report essentially linked with science: LG Mathur RAJOURI, Feb 28: Ift- Textuality & Discourse” khar Ahmed who has be recently appointed as Top News Report National spokesperson Indian Youth congress JAMMU, Feb 28: Dr. were given warm recep- Amitabh VikramDwivedi, tion by congress workers, Faculty, School of Lan- youth congress workers, guages & Literature, Shri sewa dal worker and NSUI Mata Vaishno Devi Uni- worker on his first visit to versity, Katra, delivered his home town Rajour after of Sh Rahul Gandhi that a The proceedings of the a keynote address on the being appointed as Nation- person from border belt of programme was conducted topic titled, “Text, Textual- al Spokesperson Indian Rajouri is at national level. by Abrar khan Vice Presi- ity and Discourse” in a one Youth Congress (IYC) He further lauded contri- dent Dyc Rajouri day webinar organized by Iftkhar accorded recep- bution of Iftkhar Ahmed Earlier Iftkhar was faculty members, scholars Tsering Tashi, Founder LSF DRDO-DIHAR, SKUAST G. Venkataswamy Naidu tion at sunderbani, now- to nsui and youth congress National Co-ordinator IYC Top News Report and students from differ- (Scientist ISRO) for his com- and Universities by the UT College, Kovilpatti, Mano- shera and Rajouri during earlier as Election commis- and remained incharge of maniumSunbarnar Univer- ent Indian states. After LEH, Feb 28: “The devel- mendable efforts in pro- Administration. An MoU his tour sioner nsui and National UP west sity, Tirunelveli, where Dr. the talk a question-answer opment and future of moting science in Ladakh with CSIR, ISRO helping Thousands of nsui,youth Co-ordinator Iyc . He fur- He also remained as All Dwivedi discussed impor- session was conducted Ladakh have to be compul- which he said is a matter with telemedicine equip- congress, sewa dal , and ther appeal youth and stu- India Election Commis- tant literary concepts such where participants raised sorily linked with science of satisfaction and pride ment in Nyoma, Nubra and congress party workers dents to expose anti people sioner of NSUI and in- as, syntagmatic and para- their queries which were and scientific developments for the entire Ladakh. He Zanskar, 6 Atal Tinkering gathered at dalogra from policies of bjp govt . charge of 26 states during digmatic relations, seman- answered satisfactorily by that suit our purpose and stressed the need to make Labs, 2 Astronomy Labs, where rally of vehicles and Iftkhar ali dar , senior last 8 years. Earlier, he con- tic relations, intertextual- the speaker. The Conve- Ladakh’s fragile ecology. intense efforts in improv- 2 mobile science lab are motorcycles was organised congress leader and coun- tributed in election trans- ity and intersubjectivity, ner, Mr. M. Balakrishnan, Commercialization of the ing and promoting science measures taken to improve to welcome Iftkhar Ahmed cillor while speaking on formation process in NSUI. cohesive relations across Faculty, Dept. of English, primary sector with the help and math-based knowledge science infrastructure, said nd shouting slogans and this occasion congratulat- Iftkhar is the son of Late literary texts, and alike. GVN College, expressed of science is the golden path among students in Ladakh Mathur. He informed about Garlanding in open jeep ed Iftkhar Ahmed for his haji Mohd Ashraf and The talk was attended by his gratitude to the speaker for Ladakh and UT Admin- at each level. He said that the plans to establish two The reception rally achievements on behalf of Smt Farzand begum and many participants, chiefly for sharing his knowledge. istration is determined to the country’s development planetariums, make Hanle passes through murad- Dcc Rajouri.He further said belongs to non- politi- start this journey as fast as is essentially associated with a dark sky sanctuary and pur , Salani bridge, mandi that congress party will cal family and started his possible at the widest scale the development of science to award the top scorer in Chowk , finally culminated stand with youth congress career as college president in the region,” asserted LG and children are the ones to science subject in 10th and BJP OBC Morcha hear PM’ s at press club Rajouri. and NSUI and will extend NSUI Rajouri and then Mathur in his speech on shape the future by means 12th standard by the UT Speaking on this occasion full support . He further gradually elevated as State the occasion of celebrat- of science. He pointed out Administration. LG Mathur Mann Ki Baat Iftkhar Ahmed said that Iftkhar Ahmed general secretary and Vice ing National Science Day the alarming need to address advocated that the future of thanked Smt Sonia is the role model of youth President nsui in Ladakh. Ladakh Science the gender gap in terms of Ladakh depends on the com- Gandhi , president AICC and students . He is also National Con- Foundation with its effort literacy rate in Ladakh and mercialization of the prima- ,Shri Rahul Gandhi, Shri He further lambasted bjp venor, Rajiv Gandhi pan- to create an environment make efforts to ensure 100% ry sector given the rich and Krishna Aluvera, joint sec govt for their anti youth , chayati Raj Sangathan of for young minds in order of students enrolment from highly valuable resources AICC incharge iyc ,Shri Anti farmer and Anti stu- AICC and incharge UP to accelerate the curiosity next academic year. like a variety of high-quality Srinivas B V ,National dents polices. He was receipent of Vice to learn science and make The Lt. Governor made a wool, cash crops, apricots, President Indian Youth Abrar ch president Dyc Chancellor Award and scientific knowledge-based mention of the Prime Minis- seabuckthorn, medicinal Congress, Shri G A Mir Rajouri while speaking on state youth award which society today celebrated the ter’s talk on National Science and aromatic plants, etc. President JKPCC, and this occasion recalled his was presented by Ministry association with nsui and of youth affairs and sports National Science Day (NSD- Day in his Maan Ki Baat Pro- with huge potential for , Ravi Mehra ( Secretary Sh Neeraj Kundan Presi- Top News Report youth congress and said Government of India for 2021) through virtual mode gramme on the radio today, entrepreneurship, produc- BJP OBC Morcha JK-UT) dent Nsui for posing faith on him and appoint a that these organisations are his social services. in Ladakh. The Lieutenant where he insisted on the tive employment and boost JAMMU, Feb 28: BJP OBC , Rajesh Dogra ( Secretary person from non political nursery for congress party . Among those who also Governor of Ladakh, R K need to promote lab to land income generation by mani- Morcha Listen Program BJP OBC Morcha JK-UT) backgrounds to National He further thanked spoke on this occasion Mathur was the chief guest process, utilizing the discov- fold. He said that commer- Mann ki Baat by PM Modi , Kewal Verma ( Dis- spokespersons IYc assured national leadership of include Shahnawaz khaki on the occasion. eries of Indian scientists and cialization of sectors like Ji along With All Morcha trict President BJP OBC the leadership that he will congress party who is state co-ordinator pyc A K Sahu, Commission- researchers for the benefit agriculture, horticulture, Incharge , BJP Munish Morcha Jammu West) , work hard and devotee providing platform to ,Amit Sayal , State sec pyc er/ Secretary Education; of the country under Atma floriculture, handicraft and Sharma in a Program Shamsher Prajapati ( Dis- full time and energy and newly appointed National J&K , Azhar Mehmood Mumtaz Ali, Director School Nirbhar Bharat and catch handloom is the golden path at Patel Nagar , Jammu - trict President BJP OBC left no stone unturned to spokesperson iyc. He also President Ayc Rajouri, Education, Chief Education the rain focusing primar- for Ladakh to ensure sus- West . Morcha Jammu Rural) , strengthen the congress welcome all the guest shabir ch , Yograj sharma Officer, Leh and Kargil, ily on the use of science for tainable development and Munish Sharma All Jagtar Singh ( District Vice party under the leadership who spare their valuable , Manik raina , Ravi Rajan , Tsering Tashi, Founder- water management. Mathur economic growth. He said Morcha Incharge BJP , president Jammu Rural ) of Smt Sonia Gandhi and time to encourage youth Dheeraj sharma Vice Presi- LSF (Scientist ISRO); other highlighted the commit- that UT Administration is Braham Jyot Satti ( Presi- , Somnath Vicky ( District Sh Rahul Gandhi ji and students, He further dent Ayc nowshera ,Tan- panelists including Dr Sunil ment of the Government of committed to taking Ladakh dent BJP OBC Morcha Vice President BJP OBC Mushtaq Ahmed district said that Iftkhar Ahmed veer khan state General Sec Kumar Wangchoo, SMVD India to utilize science for on the path of progress with JK-UT) , Anju Dogra ( Seh Morcha Jammu West), president sewa dal and always extend support to nsui , Kashif khan district University, Jammu; Dr skill and work creation. He the help of science. Prabhari BJP OBC Morcha Sunny Sodhi ( District councillor while Address- youth and NSUI and he president nsui Rajouri, Tsering Stobdan, Scientist, spoke about GOI opening As a part of NSD-2021, LSF JK-UT) were present in Vice President BJP OBC ing the gathering congrat- always fulfill the vision Sadaqat ali khan Sec Dyc DIHAR-DRDO, Leh; Dr three major areas including organised Ladakh Science main in the program . Morcha Jammu West ) , ulated Iftkhar and lauded of Sh Rahul Gandhi that Rajouri , Tanus khan , Subrat Sharma, Sr. Scientist, space, defence and maps Olympiad, debate competi- Rajkumar Tarkhan ( Rakesh Mandal ( Mandal his role as youth icon . He a leader is one who create Toseef Ahmed , Sadam Zia G.B Pant NIHE, Leh; Lob- for private sectors that will tion on the topic, ‘Carbon General Secretary BJP President BJP OBC Morcha further said that its vision more leaders. , Sarpanch. zang Punchok, Expert, arti- ensure the creation of sci- Neutral Ladakh’ and quiz OBC Morcha JK-UT ) , Janipur ) , Paras ( District ficial Intelligence & ML, HP ence, wealth and employ- competition in Leh and Madan Gopal Toni ( Gen- Media Secretary BJP OBC Co. Bangalore; Dorjey Ang- ment in the country. Kargil districts. The winners eral Secretary BJP OBC Morcha Jammu West) and chuk, Sr. Engineer, Indian Reiterating the lines spoke were awarded a cash prize, Morcha JK-UT) , Sunil other dedicated workers JKSSB conducts Phase-II of objective Astronomical Observatory, on Republic Day this year, medal and certificate during Prajapati ( Publicity Sec- of BJP OBC Morcha were Hanle, Dr, Tsering Stobdan, the Lt. Governor said that the event today. retary BJP OBC Morcha) present on the occasion . Scientist, University of Cali- the development and future type test for Class-IV Posts fornia, USA and participat- of Ladakh need to be asso- ‘Board bars 3 candidates for 3 years from participating in SSB exams for ing students from Leh and ciated with science and JKSSB phase II exam held across Doda Kargil were present on the informed about various Top News Report day, around 4682 candidates appeared in the indulging in malpractice during exam today occasion. steps initiated in this direc- exam across 28 examination centres established DODA, Feb 28: The JKSSB Class-IV phase-II Further, all the candidates who are Addressing the gathering, tion with the involvement in the district. ADC Kishori Lal Sharma, who Top News Report Exam was today conducted smoothly across scheduled to appear for Class-IV examina- the Lt. Governor said that of national-level science district Doda on 2nd amid elaborate arrange- is also the Nodal Officer and District observer JAMMU, Feb 28: J&K Services Selection tion to be held on 01st March, 2021 (phase- involving students in sci- and research institutions like ments made by the District Administration for conduct of Class IV Examination by JKSSB, Board (JKSSB) under Accelerated Recruit- 3) are once again cautioned to desist from entific activities are the best CSIR, ICAR, ISRO, Indian under the overall supervision of Deputy Com- visited many centers and took stock of arrange- ment Drive successfully conducted 2nd indulging in such malpractices as strict thing one can do and lauded Institute of Astro-Physic, missioner, Dr Sagar D Doifode . On the 2nd ments made for smooth conduct examination. Phase of OMR based Objective type Writ- action shall be taken against erring candi- ten Test for 8575 District/ Divisional/UT dates by the J&K Services Selection Board. cadre posts of Class-IV of various depart- As per the communiqué by JKSSB, about AB-PMJAY SEHAT scheme a game changer in health care services of J&K ments today from 12 noon to 2 pm. 4.04 lakh candidates had applied for these The second phase of the examination posts out of which 1, 34,931 candidates 22 Lakh Golden Cards issued, 22 thousand free treatments availed since the launch of scheme was conducted today at 379 examination were scheduled to appear in the first phase Top News Report issued under AB PM-JAY. already availed benefits in Delhi free of cost. Apart SEHAT has the same ben- centres. In this phase, 1, 34,927 candidates on 27th February, 2021 and 1, 09,483 (81.14 Under AB PM-JAY, about empanelled hospitals from from benefits availed in efits as available under AB- were scheduled to appear in the exami- %) candidates appeared for the written test nation and 1, 09,744 (81.33%) candidates at 382 examination centres. JAMMU, Feb 28: In what 70% of the eligible families outside J&K using portabil- private empanelled hospi- PMJAY. This scheme covers appeared, the board informed. The statement added that, a multi lay- could be the game chang- have been registered. ity feature of AB PM-JAY tals, utilization of benefits all residents of Jammu and A statement issued here by JKSSB further ered structure for supervision has been er for the development of For the ease of the ben- scheme. under this scheme in Gov- Kashmir including employ- said that the officers/officials deployed established with one Centre Observer and health care services in the eficiaries, government has Ankita (name changed), ernment Empanelled Hos- ees/pensioners of the Gov- for examination duty while exercising Centre Magistrate for each Examination Union territory of Jammu started registrations for the 67 years old from a remote pitals is also encouraging. ernment of Jammu and extra vigil caught three candidates while Centre, in addition to the Centre Super- and Kashmir, more than scheme in all empanelled village of Baramulla was A patient, Waseem (name Kashmir and their families. indulging in malpractice. intendent. 382 Magistrates, 382 Centre 22000 free and cashless hospitals besides a network admitted in American changed), from Ganderbal AB PM-JAY-SEHAT in The candidates were found to be in pos- Observers and 382 Centre Superintendents treatments have been pro- of more than 5000 Common Oncology Centre, a Private received treatment worth convergence with PM-JAY session of Bluetooth devices/ electronic were deployed. In addition, more than vided to eligible beneficia- Service Centres (CSCs) has Empanelled Hospital in Rs. 2.09 Lakhs free of cost provides cashless access to equipment taken stealthily, at Amar Singh 5600 Invigilators and sufficient number of ries under the Ayushman been established for this Jammu for cancer treatment. from SKIMS Soura. Simi- health care services for the College, Srinagar, Convent School Reasi class-iv staff was also deployed for smooth Bharat Pradhan Mantri purpose. Speaking regard- She was provided with free larly, one more patient, Atul beneficiary at the point of and IFHSS Kishtwar, while attempting conduct of the examination. Jan Arogya Yojana (AB ing the scheme, Financial and cashless treatment (name changed), suffering service. to appear for Class-IV examination, the To ensure transparency and fairness PM-JAY) SEHAT scheme Commissioner, Health & under AB PM-JAY SEHAT. from heart disease received AB PM-JAY SEHAT in statement said. It added that the candi- during the examination process, Videog- in the first two months. Medical Education Depart- Another patient, Neelam treatment worth 2.80 Lakhs convergence with PM-JAY dates were not allowed to attempt the raphy of critical events has been done at The scheme was launched ment, Atal Dulloo said, “AB (name changed) was treated free of cost from Narayana envisions to mitigate expen- question paper and were immediately each centre. Besides, there was one Gen- by Prime Minister on 26th PM-JAY SEHAT Scheme is at Khyber Medical Institute Hospital, Katra. diture on medical treatment put in isolation. “The Board appreciates eral Observer appointed by the Gener- December 2020 and it aims one of the most ambitious Srinagar and was operated This ambitious health to all the residents of Jammu the efforts and extra vigil exercised by the al Administration Department & Chief to provide Universal Health schemes of Government of upon at the facility for treat- insurance scheme is going & Kashmir. It covers up to 3 invigilatory staff and has decided to suit- Inspector appointed by the respective Dis- Insurance Coverage of Rs. Jammu & Kashmir and it is ment of heart disorder and to be the game changer as days of pre-hospitalization ably acknowledge their contribution in trict Magistrates to monitor the examina- 5.00 lakh per family on a heartening to see residents was provided free treat- far as provision of health- and 15 days post-hospital- strengthening the endeavour of the J&K tion. Senior officers of the J&K SSB & Dis- floater basis in convergence availing free and cash- ment worth Rs. 3.00 Lakhs. care services is concerned. ization expenses such as Services Selection Board to ensure fair & trict Administration are also proactively with central government’s less benefits from reputed Similarly, another person It will on one hand help diagnostics and medicines. transparent Examination Process,” it said. monitoring the examination, the statement Ayushman Bharat Pradhan empanelled hospitals of Mandeep (name changed), residents of J&K to avail There is no restriction The Board said that Section 27(a) of the added. Adequate security has been also Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana Jammu & Kashmir under 56 years old, from District quality health care services on the family size, age or Jammu & Kashmir Services Selection deployed at each Examination Centre by (AB-PMJAY). Since the this scheme.” Kathua received free and and on the other hand will gender. All pre-existing Board (Conduct of Examination) Regula- the J&K Police for frisking and mainte- launch of the scheme, more He added that the resi- cashless services worth Rs. strengthen and streamline conditions are covered from tions, 2013, lays down that the candidate nance of law and order. Six cases of unfair than 30 Lakh residents of dents of Jammu and Kash- 3.40 lakhs at Indus Inter- the supply-side in health day one. Benefits of the found to be in possession of communica- means have been detected so far against Jammu and Kashmir have mir have already started national Hospital Punjab service delivery paradigm. scheme are portable across tion device, electronic equipment/ gadget whom stringent action has been taken already registered under availing benefits under the under AB PMJAY SEHAT. Pertinently, Ayushman the country as such benefi- or any other material with the intention of by J&K SSB. For ensuring the conduct the scheme, covering about scheme from reputed hospi- The patient was suffering Bharat Pradhan Mantri ciaries can visit any of the receiving assistance shall be declared to be of examination in a fair and transparent 56% of the families. Under tals from outside also. from a heart disease. Anoth- Jan Arogya Yojana (AB 24000 empanelled public or using unfair means in the examination”. manner, all the District Magistrates had the scheme, in the first Giving details about the er patient Rashid (name PM-JAY) SEHAT in conver- private hospitals (including Accordingly, the Services Selection Board issued Prohibitory Orders under section two months, 22.05 Lakh benefits availed by the ben- changed), 67 years old from gence with PM-JAY aims to 229 hospitals empanelled in order to maintain transparency & fair- 144 of Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC) Golden cards have been eficiaries under the scheme, Srinagar underwent Coro- provide Universal Health within Union Territory of ness in the examination decided to debar around the Examination Centres during issued to eligible benefi- Atal Dulloo said that since nary Artery Bypass Graft- Insurance Coverage of Rs. Jammu & Kashmir) under the said 03 candidates for 3 years from par- the timing of examination. SoPs under ciaries in addition to 13.28 the launch of the scheme, ing from All India Institute 5.00 lakh per family on a AB PM-JAY in India to avail ticipating in the Examinations conducted COVID – 19 protocol were also ensured Lakh Golden Cards already more than 450 patients have of Medical Sciences, New floater basis. AB PM-JAY cashless treatment. by the J&K Services Selection Board. during the conduct of examination. Top News of J&K Jammu, Sunday, February 28, 2021 STATE 11 Drivers stage protest against closure of Ajeet Bhagat demands Sports infrastructure needs further Old Taxi Stand in Khanabal land compensation development: Tarun Uppal Top News Report No.04 Dated 29-09-2011 used by Anti National ele- and the same is lying in ments to disrupt Yatra and KISHTWAR , Feb 28: A his official account since create law and order dis- meeting of land owners year 2011. turbances, the relocation of situated on National Ajeet Bhagat said that the location is also support- Highway Kishtwar Sin- Deputy Commissioner ed by the communication than National highway Kishtwar has been time of the SSP Anantnag via his road and Manthlan Poch- and again being represent- communication number hal road was held under ed by the land owners for CS/13/2019/31222 dated the Leadership of Ajeet release of compensation, 29.08.2019.” Bhagat in the meeting, added that the depart- The respondents also sub- Top News Report total. From the Bowling Tarun Uppal appreciated Top News Report Jammu Kashmir at Sri- it was discussed that the ment seems sleeping over nagar CM No. 5994/2019 mitted that the relocation side by Kashmir Strikers; the cricket club for organiz- land compensation in the matter and no action Manzoor took 2 wickets, ing the series which would ANANTNAG, Feb 28: in WP(C) No. 2821/2019 does not violate the rights JAMMU, Feb 28: The respect of land acquired has been initiated in the and Mehraj, Tanveer, Jah- nurture the youth’s talent The district Administra- CM No. 5594/2019 pleaded of the drivers for run- Second Integration Cup for construction of Kisht- matter so for. angir, Adnan and Faheem and keep them away from tion in Anantnag, has that the petitioners must be ning the Sumo Stand, as T-20 and one day series war - Sinthan National Bhagat urged the admin- took 1 wickets each the social evils and crime locked down the Old taxi allowed to use and occupy the alternate site has been organised by the Game Highway road and Man- istration to take concrete While chasing down the like drug abuse. stand in the Dak Bungalow the land falling under already found and iden- Changer Cricket Club con- thlan Pochhal road has steps in this direction, target Kashmir Strikers CC He said that the twin area of Khanabal, leaving Survey Na 1104 situated at tified to the petitioners, cluded here today at Gha- already been sanctioned in so that the land owners scored 129/10 in 19.2 overs divisions of the UT have hundreds of drivers work- Khanabal Anantnag for the which is only convenient rota Stadium. The series favour of the land owners, are not deprived of their with Farhan scoring high- immense talent and again less on an otherwise busy running of the Sumo Stand to the commuters and also was organised in associa- but the compensation compensation to which est 27 runs. Jahangir scored they have proved their Sunday. without any interruption. operators of the Sumos and tion with Country Cricket. is yet to be disbursed they are keeping eye since 18 runs while Gowhar mettle and made J&K At Friday, around 6 PM In their petition, the driv- other private vehicles. The last match of the amongst the land owners. years together. also scored same number proud. “There is a dire the officials of the district ers said that the admin- However, the Driver series was played between In a press statement issued Bhagat has further urged of runs. From the Bowl- need to further develop- administration along with istration should allow claim that they have been Game Changer Cricket today , upon quarter concerned to ing from GameChanger, ment of sports infra with several teams reached the petitioners ta run the provided with no official Club R S Pura and Kashmir Ajeet Bhagat said that disburse the compensation Ankush, Atish, Aryan and which the sportspersons the taxi stand and locked Sumo Stand and pro- space as of yet and the Strikers Cricket Club Sri- 118 RCC GREF authori- to theland owners imme- Ritansh took 2 wickets would be able to prove down its gate after they vide Sumo service to the space allotted is an out- nagar wherein Chairman ties has already submitted diately , failing which , the each. Sachin and Raghav themselves besides provid- downed its board, causing people through MIt Sumo skirt, which will result Nirbhay bharat founda- the compensation amount land owners shall be left took 1 wicket each. Game ing them a suitable playing panic among the drivers, Taxi Stand Dak Bangalow in their customers going tion, Tarun Uppal was the in the office of Assistant with no alternative but to ChangerCricket Club won platform,” Uppal said. who say they had been Khanabal, Anantnag with- down by large numbers. chief Guest. Commissioner Revenue[ resort to agitation in the the match by15 runs. Aryan Dassi and Tauhid served no prior notice, a out any hindrance. 111. “We do not understand Earlier, Game Chang- ACR ] Kishtwar Vide matter. For all round perfor- Albi was given as best claim refuted by officials Mandamus command the why we are being forced er CC won the toss and mance Ankush (Googly) wicket keepers. whom talking with respondents not to pressur- to go away, such measures elected to bat first. In the was declared as Man of Naveel Koul Sports Secy Nazir Ahmed, the presi- ize the petitioners’ Sumo will force us to come down first inning Game Changer A Poster Presentation the Match. NBF was the Guest of dent of the taxi stand said Stand to surrender the land on the streets,” a protesting scored 144/7 in 20 overs. Farhan was declared as honour. Amit Dassi, Mohd that the stand was estab- falling Survey No. 1104 driver told. Vansaj scored 29 runs Best batsman of the series Iqbal, Vikrant Sharma , lished in the year 1979 by situated Khanabal, Anant- Another driver said that contest organised by Aryans while Mohit 25, Goldi 24, and Sachin Sharma was Amit padha , Jasbir Singh the then Minister, Mus- nag. two hundred sumo drivers Ankush 18 and Janveer declared as best bowler. were also present. tafa Kamal and the stand Here in this Sumo Stand, have been made workless. Group of Colleges contributed 17 runs to the the vehicles ply mainly to “On one side the Indian has been paying rent to challenges, reflecting the Jammu and has been a ser- Government claims that the Roads and Buildings need to align changes in vice provider for Jammu they are providing employ- Department since the same behavior and practices in Dr. Saurabh delivers lecture on cabs for decades, a market ment to the people of year. The District admin- the organization. In health is also established around Jammu Kashmir, while in istration in Anantnag, he care, continuous qual- the Sumo Stand as people reality, they are snatching says, wanted us to vacate ity improvement is used ‘Entrepreneurship Development’, from all over district away the jobs from us.” from the official space, interchangeably with Total get service vehicles for The drivers also said that Top News Report mnirbhar Bharat. He said “perhaps they want to Quality Management, he Jammu here. The move to they have not been provid- that the social enterprises extend the official set-up, discussed. relocate the taxi stand has ed any alternative space as KATRA, Feb 28: Dr. are the need of the time but two hundred families Chauhan further said also troubled the shoppers of yet. Saurabh, School of Busi- and one of the model for will be affected if we are that Quality improve- around the place. “This is Ghulam Hassan Sheikh, ness, SMVDU, Invokes achieving the sustainable thrown away from this ment is a formal approach not merely a sumo stand the Additional Deputy Top News Report Participants in National development goals. place” a driver said. to improve performance. now, it is an ecosystem, Commissioner of Anant- Level Refresher Course on Dr. Saurabh, engaged He also alleged that they JAMMU, Feb 28: To cel- Health care organiza- which has developed over nag upon being contact- ‘Entrepreneurship Devel- the participants in discus- (the drivers) were called to ebrate National Science tions can take advantage decades, the ecosystem ed said that there were opment’ sions and with the help of various offices and threat- Day, Aryans Group of of established principles should not be disturbed,” apprehensions of the law Dr. Saurabh, Head, School examples elaborated upon ened to not speak against Colleges, Rajpura, Near for quality improvement, a local shopper told and order situation, after of Business, Shri Mata his model of social entre- the move of the district Chandigarh organized a which are already famil- An official notice handed which the admin closed Vaishno Devi Katra, J&K, sional and career develop- preneurship based on the administration. However, webinar & poster presen- iar to the many providers over earlier to the taxi down to the sumo stand. delivered a lecture in an ment of teachers, neces- Dharma. He invoked the the drivers hit the streets tation activity. Dr. Hari involved in clinical qual- stand cited law and order In 2019, the sumo drivers interdisciplinary refresh- sary for quality education participants to carry out on Sunday morning to pro- Om Chauhan, Application ity improvement. Later he measures on the Amar- brought a stay order to er course on ‘Entrepre- and research so that they research based on localisa- test the ‘inhumane move’ Specialist in Bio Analyti- discussed all Six domains nath route as the major the directions of the Dis- neurship Development’, are well equipped and tion of entrepreneurship of the District administra- cal Technology interacted in health care including reason for the taxi stand trict administration asking organized by the Human motivated to accept new and engaging the minds tion in Anantnag. Hold- with the faculty members safety, timeliness, effec- being relocated, and the for the relocation of the Resource Development challenges emerging from towards the righteous ing placards ‘We want & Aryans students of Engi- tiveness, efficiency, equi- new space provided is two sumo stand, after which Centre in collaboration growth of new knowledge, actions in right direction i.e. Justice’ and said that they neering, Nursing, Phar- tability, patient-centered- hundred metres away from the district administration with the Business School in the field of entrepre- the welfare of all. Dr. Sunil have been provided with macy, Law, Management, ness etc. It is to mention the current stand, however responded.” and Bhaderwah Campus, neurship.The workshop Bharadwaj, coordinator of no location as an alternate Education and Agriculture that National Science Day in the outskirts of the town- In a Fresh order, the High University of Jammu, 15th was focused on enhancing the program from TBS Bha- as of yet. The Drivers who & spoke on “Techniques is celebrated all over the ship. The DDC had also court has to keep the inter- to 28th February 2021, the motivation skills and darwah campus, Jammu work in this stand took to & Equipments used to country on 28th February issued six lakh rupees for ests of both the parties in where he conducted ses- knowledge of the partici- University, thanked Dr. matter to the High Court Improve Quality of Medi- in order to remember the the development of the taxi view, asked the district sions ‘Dharma and Social pants through orientation Saurabh for his lecture on a of Jammu Kashmir in 2019 cine”. Dr. Anshu Kataria, invention of Raman effect stand. administration to provide Entrepreneurship’. in the field of entrepre- vibrant topic and insightful when the administration Chairman, Aryans Group by Indian Physicist Sir C The administration an alternative space to the The workshop was neurship. Dr. Saurabh engagement with the par- issued notices asking the presided over the webinar. V Raman for which he responded to the High drivers and the present organized for providing emphasised on the role of ticipants from all over the drivers to vacate the place. Speaking on the occa- earned Noble Prize. On court stating that the exis- spot be shifted. “An alter- opportunities for profes- teachers in creating an Aat- country. The High Court in its order sion, Dr. Chauhan said that this occasion a poster pre- tence of the sumo stands nate space has been allocat- said that the drivers should Health care delivery sys- sentation contest was also at the present location is ed to them, not more than be rehabilitated and pro- tems which are working organized where students concern threat to security 200 metres away from the vided an alternate location. to improve patient expe- from various departments NCC DTE JK&L organised awareness establishments by Militants spot,” the ADC of Anant- The drivers in their peti- rience can face daunting participated. tion to The High Court of and the location could be nag administration said. programme against drug abuse Forest Right Act will boost cultural practices Chairman NDA distributes Top News Report (AB-PMJAY) SEHAT Cards JAMMU, Feb 28: As the life is gradually resum- of Tribes, Forest Dwellers: Javaid Rahi ing normalcy post wide- spread of pandemic Covid end harassments of tribes 19, JK & L Directorate of but provide a sense of National Cadet Corps has confidence and respon- sprung into action. Sev- sibility among them. He eral of the NCC activities impressed upon the tribal for the young male and elders, in the meeting , that female cadets through- they should be ready with at least two proofs of their out the Union Territories smooth conduct of events. were shared by the Guest possession on Forest land of Jammu Kashmir and As a part of training cur- Speaker. Cadets pledged to dating back 2005, when Ladakh have been resumed riculum in NCC Camps, spread awareness against FRA was implemented in Top News Report under the aegis of NCC guest lectures and practical Drug abuse and also to Directorate. As a part of training classes are Coor- refrain from getting lured cultural practices of tribal other states of India. He Top News Report the ongoing training pro- dinated on essential topics by those who misguide groups related with forests. said the other eligibility is BISHNAH, Feb 28: Chairman, Nations Development cess 1 J&K Naval Unit from which influence Society or youth towards this life JAMMU, Feb 28: Rights During the programme that their livelihood must Association (NDA) Sushil Singh Charak and Vijay Kumar be dependent on forest Group Headquarters NCC, have a direct bearing on threatening menace of Act -2006 recently extend- demonstrations were given Naib Sarpanch Sarore, Panch Ward No 04 Sagar Mal and only. While replying a Srinagar is conducting a the youth of our Nation. In Drugs. ed to Jammu and Kash- to tribes to file claims (both Sunil Kumar Samyal Village Sarore distributed Ayush- query, he stated that those Combined Annual Train- this regard a guest lecture NCC being the larg- mir will not only boost individual and Communi- man Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB- who are migratory tribes / ing Camp at NCC Camp- on the rapidly influencing est uniformed Youth Org the cultural practices of ty claims ) on Forest land PMJAY) SEHAT Cards to people for the time-bound groups should apply under ing Ground Nagrota after a menace of Drug Abuse was in the world plays a piv- Tribes and Traditional which they inherit since plan in Sarore, Bishnah under the well known Indian both individual rights / prolonged halt in Training conducted by Social Activ- otal role in building and centuries. In his presiden- Government of Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Forest Dwellers but would community rights on pas- due to Abbrogation of Art ist and avid campaigner enhancing the young lives. tial address Dr. Javaid Rahi Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) SEHAT. transform the lives of lakhs tures, dhoks etc. 370 and subsequent pan- against Drug Abuse, Mr The core objectives of NCC stated that rights conferred Sushil Singh Charak Chairman Nations Development of people of nomadic He said now tribal are demic Covid 19. Around Chandan Datta, Chairman include building Sound under this FRA to tribal Association NDA termed this scheme as historic and gave tribes who lives in forests not only entitled for own- 300 male Cadets and 100 Kotli Colony Welfare trust. Character, including Dis- and Other Traditional the message of Prime Minister Narendra Modi had on of Jammu and Kashmir ership right on Forests but female Cadets from vari- A documentary named cipline , Comradeship, Forest Dwellers shall be December 26, 2020 launched the PMJAY SEHAT scheme since centuries , said tribal they are eligible to cultivate ous colleges spread across “Kaali Subah” by Suman selflessness with a most “heritable but not alienable for all J&K residents. A total of 2.1 million families will researcher Dr. Javaid Rahi , use minor forest produce all the districts of Jammu Kesar Production, on the secular outlook. or transferable”. be covered under the SEHAT scheme. SEHAT stands for while interacting with except timber, access to & Kashmir region are par- subject of Drug Abuse was During these Camps “Tribal shall have no social, endeavour for health, and telemedicine. tribal groups in various in water resources besides ticipating in the ten days also screened on the occa- cadets are exposed to vari- right to sell out or sublet Sushil Singh Charak said this would transform the various . they will now have graz- long camp from 22 Feb – sion. ous activities like PT, Drill, any such land to anyone way health insurance is distributed across the entire During the awareness ing rights on Forest lands, 03 Mar 2021. All the nec- The interaction remained Ship Modelling, Games, within or outside the tribe country.”So far, under PMJAY people belonging to eco- programmes the tribes as well. He hoped that FRA essary guidelines in terms extremely beneficial to the Ground Discussion, Quiz , after getting rights under nomically weaker sections of the society who were a part especially held to guide will be implemented rap- of Covid 19 including Cadets as several essential competition and several Forest Rights Act, Dr Rahi of SECC database were eligible for this scheme. However, Gujjars-Bakerwal he idly in the UT as the same conduct of Covid test for details about the spread Social Service and Com- informedtribal groups. under this new PMJAY-SEHAT scheme, all J&K citizens informed about the essence was extended to J&K after all the participants have and affects of Drug menace munity Development He said FRA imple- 14years of its implementa- will be eligible for this scheme and can access medical of FRA which upholds been adhered to ensure a on our lives and Society activities. ultimately upholds the old mentation will not only tion across India. treatment across the country,” he added. Top News of J&K Top News of J&K Jammu, Sunday, February 28, 2021 Jammu, Monday, STATE / ADVT August 24, 2020 12 Jammu Railway Station Rehri Natrang presents Hindi play BJYM J&K holds Working Committee Meet Zone holds Bhandara Top News Report “Hum Bhaag Rahe Hain”

JAMMU, Feb 28: Jammu Railway Station Rehri Zone (Oppo- site Shree Vaishnavi Dham, Railway Road Jammu) led by its President Umesh Kumar Gabbar(Secretary, Shree Guru Ravi- dass Vishav Mahapeth, J&K) organized a Bhandara to celebrate the Jayanti of Shri Guru Ravi Dass ji Maharaj with pomp and show. Top News Report the central and UT governments. He asked Former MLC Choudhary Vikram Randawa was the Chief the Yuva Morcha leaders to more actively Guest, while J&K BJP Media Incharge Dr. Pardeep Mahotra, JAMMU, Feb 28: Bharatiya Janata Yuva connect with the youth of the region. He JMC Councillor & President Shree Guru Ravidass Vishav Maha- Morcha Jammu & Kashmir led by its said that the youth form the major driving peth, J&K Jeet Angral and Rahul Kumar Councillor were the President Arun Prabhat Singh, held its force of the society and hence their energies Guest of Honour on this occasion. Vikram Randhawa recalled one day Working Committee Meeting at must be driven towards positive works for the teachings of Shree Guru Ravidass on the occasion and said party headquarter, Trikuta Nagar, Jammu. the Nation and the societal building. Arun- that we must all follow his life principles for a better society to It commenced with the lighting of tradi- Prabhat Singh, in his presidential address, live in. Dr. Pardeep Mahotra in his addressed insisted that Shree tional lamps by J&K BJP Jammu and Kash- said that the Yuva Jodo Sankalp Abhiyan guru Ravidass is just not a Saint of a particular community but a great Saint for the whole mankind. He said that we all must mir President Ravinder Rain, BJYM JKUT will connect the youth at the grass root be a challenging place. ponder over and devise imbibe their teachings in our lives. Jeet Angral said that the Top News Report President Arun Prabhat Singh, All Morcha level. ArunPrabhat also welcomed all the Everyone feels like run- ways to address to these teachings of Shree Guru ji are most relevant in present time for Prabhari Munish Sharma, General Secretar- participants and presented an account of ning away from problems, problems. Overcoming dif- the mental and societal peace. Umesh Gabber threw light on the JAMMU, Feb 28: In its ies BJYM JKUT Kapil Chib and Anuj Bharti. organizational and developmental works people, and their life when ficulties and challenges are life of Shree guru Ravidass and emphasized on his simple living. persistent effort to come up Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha Office undertaken by the Yuva Morcha at various it’s gotten to be too much to a great way to enjoy life, He said that the teaching of Guru ji was to love the humanity with a theatre production Bearers and District Presidents from all the levels in the previous. He also spoke on the handle. They feel like run- for as they start overcom- and promote equality among all. every Sunday, Natrang districts of Jammu and Kashmir attended success of BJP’s policies among the masses. ning away from problems ing them, they will come Krishan Kumar Digra congratulated all the members pres- presented a new Hindi this meeting in which various youth related All Morcha President Munish Sharma, because stress and anxiety to learn and internalize the ent and asked to be a true follower of Guru ji as well as good play “Hum Bhaag Rahe issues were discussed in presence of senior while addressing the Yuva Morcha activ- overwhelms them. They fact they are not only capa- citizens of country. Mahapeeth Vice-President Ashok Gandhi, Hain” written by Pad- leaders. Ravinder Raina congratulates Yuva ists, asserted that the nation has witnessed have become too afraid to ble of doing it, but are also Mahapeeth Vice-President Ramesh Kumar, Mahapeeth General mashree Balwant Thakur Morcha Team for successfully conducting the accelerated pace of development and deal with the problems at good at it. With time this Secretary Krishan Kumar Digra, Mahapeeth General Secretary and directed by Gauri Yuva Jodo Sankalp Abhiyan programs at advancement under the leadership of all. They look for ways of will allow them to confront Anil Angral, members of Railway Station Rehri Zone, members Thakur in its “Sunday different Districts. He asked them to orga- Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He also escapism. Sometimes these everything and everybody of Railway Station Auto Union and others were present on the Theatre” series at Natrang nize mass awareness programmes in order stressed on the need of time management ways of escapism lead to in their life, with character occasion. Studio Theatre. The play to ensure that the schemes of Centre and and proper liaison for smooth and efficient was developed in a Theatre disastrous consequences. and decision. state government like Atamnirbhar Bharat, working of Yuva Morcha. workshop organised by The play highlights such The young actors who Ayushman Bharat, Digital India Mission, BJYM J&K General Secretary Kapil Chib Natrang for new entrants. problems.Escapism occurs performed flawlessly in the Start-up India, Fit India Movement and conducted the proceedings of the meet- While conducting the when you are trying to play included Diksha Pan- also ensure to make Domicile certificates ing. Vote of thanks was presented by Anuj workshop Gauri Thakur avoid something. It can dita, Shivam Bhat, Manik of needy People. Bharti, Morcha General Secretary. introduced to the freshers come in different forms. Singh Baloria, Gagan Ravinder Raina, President BJP, in his Others who were present were Damna- the significance of theatre. Some physically run away Sudan, Prohitdeep Singh, address in the meeting, discussed the party’s jeet Singh, Akhil Prashar, Hari Om Sharma, She experimented with from their homes.Some Rahul Gupta, Aditi Khaju- ideology, principles and concepts and said Rinku Choudhary, Abhishek Slathia, Anil interesting theatre exer- immerse themselves in ria, Sagar Gupta, Sudanshu that the party workers will have to focus on Kumar, Ram Prashad Thakur, Vijay Proch, cises/theatre games which addiction. Isher, Bhawani Singh Bali, the welfare schemes and achievements of Ranjit Singh, Pankaj Sharma and others. the young participants Some prefer to live in a Kushal Bhat, Mannat Soni thoroughly enjoyed. She fantasy world to get away and Garu Ram. The lights was also successful in her from their everyday life of the play were designed Start In-Home vaccination drive for directorial venture where and be someone else. Per- and operated by Brijesh DFSS pay tributes to Akash Mehra she demonstrated her haps the person they wish Avtar Sharma whereas they actually were.Some the sound was rendered Sr. Most. House bound citizens: TMF militancy back. direction skills in devising The elements inimical to the play ‘Hum Bhaag Rahe may even go as far as to by Sushant Singh Charak. extent which’ll encourage peace have always spilled Hain’ commit suicide. The show was coordinated middle class families to go the blood of the innocent The play ‘Hum Bhaag The play helps you to by Mohd. Yaseen. for vaccination during the in Jammu and Kashmir. Rahe Hain’ focused on dif- economic set backs due to This vicious cycle of ferent problems and issues Pandemic period in which death has haunted and faced by the youth and the For Advertisement in stigmatised our society many households lost way they deal with it. The for long now. It needs to jobs,businesses set backs most common problem Top News of J&K etc.He further added that end now. ASHOK GUPTA sym- of today’s youth is that of Top News Report the Governments have pathized with the griev- running away from their Newspaper itself issued Covid sops to ing family and said: “I realities, responsibilities, JAMMU, Feb 28: Wel- avoid resurgence of coro- pray for the eternal peace duties, hardwork and Please Contact: 9086072548, coming Central Govern- navirus cases of Infections to the departed soul and expectations of others. 9906300707 ment announcement of due to visits,gathering in Top News Report May his soul rest in patience to the bereaved The world can certainly Vaccination to all those particular the Sr.citizens peace and may his family family to bear such irrepa- Email: [email protected] rable loss. above is the age of 60yrs.& whose immune system is JAMMU, Feb 28: The find strength at this dif- At last he stated that weak due to old age and workers of DOGRA ficult time. It is very sad those with combarties to evolve the situation due to various kinds of FRONT & SHIV SENA news and this type of tar- identified in 20 nos.Team of Jammu & Kashmir under the leadership geted attack is proof that Mask Force chairman combarties. Doctors Asso- the militancy has to end of President ASHOK even today there is an vijay Sharma Rtd.DC state ciation of Kashmir(DAK) so that the innocents in GUPTA paid tribute to the attempt to drive away the Taxes pleaded for in-home has also propagated for valley don’t have to loose deceased Akash Mehra by Minorities. the cause with the plea there life. vaccination for all those lighting candles. Though our security The party workers who housebound Sr.Most citi- that Elderly and those with Ashok gupta stated that forces are working very paid tribute were Sukh- zens who are als o depen- underlying medical con- after a brave fight, he lost hard, first Krishna Dhaba dev Singh, Kewal, Vijay, dent on someone for their ditions have weak immu- the battle to recover from and then the Shakti Surinder, Raj Kumar, Sub- nity that promotes viral injuries suffered in the sweets, that an effort is movement to marked vac- hash, Ajay and Narendra replication leaving them earlier attack. being made to bring the cination centers under the were present. vaccination programme in at a higher risk of devel- the country. Sharma also oping complications from hailed Central Government the virus and put forth by Tawi Trekkers organises one day move for pricing the dose Team Mask Force in it’s charges to a reasonable press release. Dozens joined the hand with Shiv Sena Top News Report on the occasion, expressed concern over the ban on JAMMU, Feb 28: Shiv mining and black market- Sena Bala Saheb Thackeray ing of gravel and sand. Jammu and Kashmir unit Sahni said that with has appealed to stop black the ban on mining, it has Top News Report eering Association of J&K ing waters of Jajjar rivulet marketing of construc- become impossible for Sumit Khajuria; Manag- which has its origin at Devi tion materials and lift the thousands of tractor trolley JAMMU, Feb 28: As a ing Editor of Sports line Pindian. However, the trek ban on mining, to provide owners and drivers to earn part of its Sunday series Sanjeev Sharma; a senior had to be negotiated care- relief to the public and two times of bread, while programme to promote member Sonam Sidharth, fully at some of the points tractor trolley owners. the common man has to heritage sites and potential Er. Rajiv Sharma, Abhinav where the narrow trailjust Dozens of youths and pay many times more for tourism spots of Jammu for Khajuria, Rajnish Samno- a foot wide is, in fact,a side women joined the party the construction material. soft adventure activities traand two teachers of the wall of the concrete stream. today at a function orga- Prices of sand gravel have Tawi Trekkers J&K, one of school Suresh Thakur and Reaching the Devi Pindian nized at the party’s state increased up to four times. the biggest trekking clubs Nitika Thapa were also a shrine the trekkers were office here today. presi- Many government devel- in the country, organized part of the group. enchanted by the sublime dent women wing Meen- opment works, includ- its 7th, one day trek to Devi Starting the 8kmsto atmosphere and seren- akshi Chhibber welcomed ing the ring road, have Pindian for 40 students &fro trek for Devi Pindi- ity of the place where as the new members with also come to a standstill. including 25 girls of Ori- anfrom Kunia Nursery, per legend the Goddess the Shiv Sena mark. Party Common people have to ental Academy Senior Sec- 2 kms from Panthal, the Vaishno Devi residesfor President J&K , Manish buy sand, gravel in black ondary School, Jammu and trekkers enjoyed beauti- nine months in a year. Sahni, who was present for their living. 11 other senior trekkers. ful panoramic views of the On their return the group The group was flagged lofty Trikuta hills which preferred a short but steep off by the Principal of the unfolded before them as trek and finally a 2km road school Vivek Chauhan they trekked on a narrow walk amidst the calm and who also participated in stones strewn trail alonga cool trees.Now the club has the trek along with stu- small concrete stream planned to undertake the dents. of water. Down below Dhergarh trek which was President of Tawi Trek- the trekkers witnessed postponed earlier due to kers Ram Khajuria; Vice grand spectacle of crystal certain unavoidable rea- President of Mountain- clear,gushing and cascad- sons.

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