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Ex MLC slams Govt on TMF expresses solidarity Kavinder practices Yoga proposal for opening with bereaved family liquor sale points at home

e-paper: www.topnewsjk.in RNI No. JKENG / 2010 / 39369 Regd. No. JK-435 Vol. 11 Issue 170 Pages 8 Rs. 2/- BRIEFLY India’s COVID-19 Armed forces told to Indian Army tally crosses 4 lakh with forcefully deal with Chinese helicopter makes aggression along LAC NEW DELHI, Jun 21 meet. precautionary highest single-day spike (Agencies): Defence Indian forces told be Minister Rajnath Singh fully ready to give befit- landing in Ladakh holds high-level meeting ting reply to any Chinese with CDS Gen Bipin misadventure in eastern LEH, Jun 21 (Agencies): of 15,413 cases” Rawat and three service Ladakh and other sectors Indian Army's Advanced chiefs on situation in said sources. Light Helicopter Dhruv made Ladakh said sources. India to adopt a differ- a precautionary landing in Armed forces given ent tactical approach in Solar Eclipse witnessed in Jammu. Eastern Ladakh area on full freedom to deal with guarding border with Sunday, Army sources said. any aggressive behaviour China henceforth said By: Aman All crew and passengers are by China's PLA along sources after defence safe, they added. The landing LAC said sources after minister's review meet- was done after the pilot felt defence minister's review ing. Four terrorists killed in that there may be some issue in the chopper and took pre- cautions to land. Further two separate encounters details are awaited. 3 LeT associates 51-year-old in Kashmir arrested in Sopore, SRINAGAR, Jun 21 Reserve Police Force Rafiabad man (Agencies): At least four (CRPF), in Jammu and pistol recovered terrorists have been Kashmir's Shopian dis- killed in two separate trict, the Army had said dies due to BARAMULLA, Jun 21 troops of Rashtriya Rifles encounters by the securi- earlier in the day. NEW DELHI, Jun The jump of 15,413 said. The total number (Agencies): Three associ- (RR), CRPF and Special ty forces in Jammu and The operation is cur- COVID-19, J&K toll 21 (Agencies): A cases took India's case of confirmed cases ates of Lashkar-e-Taiba Operation Group (SOG) Kashmir. Three were rently underway. record single-day load to 4,10,461. includes foreigners. (LeT) were arrested by of Jammu and Kashmir killed in Srinagar, while "Operation Lakirpur 82 spike of 15,413 new The number of India registered security forces along with police launched a joint one was killed in Shopian (Shopian). One terrorist COVID-19 cases took recoveries also contin- over 10,000 cases for a pistol and ammunition Cordon and Search district, the Army said on eliminated. Weapons SRINAGAR, Jun 21 India's infection tally ued to surge with the tenth day in a row. in Sopore district of (Agencies): A 51-year-old Operation (CASO) at Sunday. recovered. Joint opera- past the 4 lakh-mark 2,27,755 patients The country has north Kashmir, a police Tarzoo, Sopore in this COVID-19 patient from on Sunday, while the cured so far, while The first encounter tion in progress," witnessed a surge of official said on Sunday. district. took place in Srinagar's Northern Command, Rafiabad area of north death toll rose to there were 1,69,451 2,19,926 infections "The accused have Kashmir died at a hospital 13,254 with 306 new active cases, according During the joint oper- Zadibal where three ter- Indian Army tweeted. from June 1 till 21 been identified as Shabir ation, security forces rorists were eliminated On Thursday, Jammu here on Sunday, taking the fatalities, according to to the updated official with Maharashtra, Ahmed Mir alias Molvi, death toll due to the virus in Union Health figures at 8 am. One arrested three LeT asso- following a cordon and and Kashmir Police chief Tamil Nadu, Delhi, Mohammad Abbas Mir ciates and recovered one search operation Dilbag Singh had said Jammu and Kashmir to 82. Ministry data. patient has migrated. Gujarat and Uttar and Fahim Nabi Bhat Professor Farooq Jan, Chinese pistol, two pistol launched there, by joint that eight terrorists were India has been reg- "Thus, around Pradesh among the alias Doctor, all residents killed in the Union Medical Superintendent istering record single- 55.48 per cent of the of Sopore," he said. magazines and 73 pistol troops of CRPF Valley SKIMS Soura informed that top five states that rounds. QAT (Quick Action Territory in two separate day spike for the past patients have recov- have seen a sharp rise He further said follow- encounters in a single the man was admitted to the four days. ered so far," an official ing specific information, Turn to page 7 Team), 115 Battalion, 28 hospital on June 4. A resident in COVID-19 cases. Batallion CRPF and day. Three terrorists of Tragpora area of the Jammu and Kashmir were killed in Rafiabad, Professor Jan said, Police. Awantipora area of the deceased was a case of Pakistan shells No decision taken to issue licenses for opening Reportedly, the terror- Pulwama district while "post renal transplant". "His ists were hiding in a five others were killed in sample was taken on May 28 house when the Shopian district. and the result came positive forward posts in liquor shops: Finance department encounter broke out. A The terrorists belonged to the Jaish-e- on June 3. He was planned for JAMMU / SRINAGAR, licenses in unserved ification after different search operation is AV fistula," he said, adding, underway in the area. Muhammad (JeM) outfit. Poonch’s Balakote Jun 21 (Agencies): areas. No list of unserved groups slammed govern- In a statement, the "The patient was referred Jammu and Kashmir gov- areas has either been con- ment's proposed move to In a separate from Covid clinic and admit- JAMMU, Jun 21 (Agencies): Pakistan encounter, one terrorist Indian Army said: ernment on Sunday said sidered, "JK's open liquor shops in "Encounter at Meej vil- ted to the hospital on June 4. troops yet again on Sunday violated the that it has not taken any Department of Kashmir. was killed in a joint oper- He died of cardiac arrest." So ceasefire by firing unprovoked along the ation, launched by lage in Pampore area of policy decision regarding Information and Public Excise Commissioner Awantipora far, 82 people have suc- Line of Control in Poonch district of Jammu issuance of fresh liquor Relations tweeted. JK had mooted a proposal Jammu and Kashmir cumbed to the virus in J&K- and Kashmir. licenses in unserved areas In another tweet, JK to set up 187 liqueur Police and Central Turn to page 7 ten from Jammu and 72 from Defence spokesperson here said that at in the Union Territory. government spokesman shops in UT of which 67 the Valley. Srinagar district about 0615 hours, Pakistan initiated unpro- "Finance department Rohit Kansal urges peo- were for Kashmir. The with 19 deaths has the high- voked ceasefire violation by firing with has not taken any policy ple not believe rumours or proposal was submitted to LG Mathur observes International est fatalities followed by Small Arms and shelling with Mortars decision regarding half- baked news. The Finance department for Baramulla 13, Shopian (10), along LoC in Balakote sector, district issuance of fresh liquor government issued a clar- approval. Kulgam (9), Jammu (7), six Poonch. Yoga Day in Leh each in Budgam and "Indian Army is retaliating befittingly," Kupwara, Anantnag (5), he added. Pulwama (three) while one On Saturday, Pakistan troops violated Four chiefs of four main militant death each has been reported the ceasefire by firing unprovoked along the from Bandipora, Doda, Line of Control in Nowshera sector of Udhampur and Rajouri. Rajouri district. outfits killed: IGP Kashmir On Friday also, Pakistan violated the TOP NEWS REPORT Kulgam on Saturday, two Man dies of heart ceasefire by firing unprovoked in Nowshera militants were killed sector of Rajouri. SRINAGAR, Jun 21 while the other two man- attack at Earlier in June 17 and 15 also Pakistan (Agencies): Vijay Kumar, age to escape from the troops violated the ceasefire in Rajouri and Kashmir Inspector- spot. One of the militant quarantine Poonch districts. General of Police (IGP) is from Pakistan's This year so far, Pakistan has violated on Sunday said that for Punjab province and JeM centre in Kathua ceasefire for more than 2000 times along the the "first time", four militants. He is active in LoC in Jammu and Kashmir. chiefs of main militant Kulgam for last three TOP NEWS REPORT LG Mathur in his mes- JAMMU, Jun 21 outfits -- Lashkar-e- years. He is a shooter sage stressed on the (Agencies): A 47-year-old man Taiba, Jaish-e- and IED expert. AK 47 is LEH, Jun 21: With the importance of yoga, died of "heart attack" at a Diesel price hits record Mohammed, Hizbul recovered from his pos- rest of the world and the which he said is the most quarantine centre in Kathua Mujahideen and Ansar session, pistol and explo- country International valuable gift of our district of Jammu and Ghazwat-ul Hind were Ghazwat-ul Hind killed sives," he said. Yoga Day was celebrated ancient tradition. He Kashmir on Sunday, hours high after rates hiked for killed in last four in four months. He said that weapons in the Union Territory of ascribed great physical, before his release after test- months. Elimination of leadership recovered from a Ladakh today. With the mental and spiritual ben- ing negative for COVID-19, a "I congratulate the causes damage to outfit," Pakistani spy drone, theme 'Yoga at Home, efits to the yoga practice senior government official 15th day in a row; petrol joint forces, as it is for Kumar said in a press which was shot down by Yoga with Family' a and exhorted to inculcate said. the first time in history conference here. the Border Security large number of partici- the habit of practicing Kamal Kumar, a resident up 35 paise that four chiefs of main "In the last two days, Force (BSF) on Saturday pants performed yoga at yoga in our daily life. of Chipaki Kala village in militant outfits -- two successful operations morning in Kathua their homes. Yoga enhances per- Hiranagar, was put under NEW DELHI, Jun 21 (Agencies): Diesel Lashkar-e-Taiba, Jaish- were conducted. There might have been brought Celebrating the day, sonal endurance and it institutional quarantine at price on Sunday hit a fresh record high after e-Mohammed, Hizbul was no collateral dam- for a militant who Lieutenant Governor of can help in fighting pan- Changran on his return from rates were hiked by 60 paise per litre while Mujahideen Ansar age. In operation in Turn to page 7 Ladakh, R.K Mathur demic like COVID-19, Mumbai on June 15 and was petrol price was up 35 paise, taking the observed the event at Raj Mathur said adding that tested for COVID-19 the next cumulative increase in rates in 15 days to Niwas where he per- yoga can contribute day, Kathua District Rs 8.88 a litre and Rs 7.97 respectively. formed several yoga towards social well-being Development Commissioner Petrol price in Delhi was hiked to Rs Sikh United Front pays tributes to asanas. and building peace. O P Bhagat told agency. 79.23 per litre from Rs 78.88, while diesel He said Kumar, who was rates were increased to Rs 78.27 a litre from soldiers martyred in Galwan Valley suffering from liver ailment, Rs 77.67, according to a price notification of TOP NEWS REPORT Society J&K said that safe guard of the country Kidnapped girls recovered, was taken to the Government state oil marketing companies. Medical College hospital for a keeping in view the at the time when neigh- Rates have been increased across the JAMMU, Jun 21: J&K check up on June 17 and the country and vary from state to state depend- integrity and sovereignty borer countries like doctors found his condition Sikh United Front paid of the country the Sikh Nepal, Sri-Lanka, accused arrested ing on the incidence of local sales tax or tributes to the Indian sol- satisfac- VAT. Community always stand Pakistan and TOSEEF R GANAI These girls were kid- tory. diers martyred in the with the nation. The Sikh Bangladesh are not Turn to page 7 Taxes make up for nearly two-thirds of wake of a faceoff with POONCH, Jun 21: napped on January 26, the retail selling price. As much as Rs 50.69 community shared above favouring so far the 2020 in case FIR No chains army at Galwan 95 per cent sacrifices for Pakistan is concern he Surankote Police on per litre, or 64 per cent, in petrol price is due valley in Ladakh on 15th, Sunday recovered three 31/2020 registered U/S to taxes - Rs 32.98 is the central excise duty independence of the often violates ceasefire 363/109 IPC; June 16, 16th June and showed country and stood fore- kidnapped girls and and Rs 17.71 is local sales tax or VAT. sympathies with the truce and send regularly arrested accused 2020 in case FIR No Over 63 per cent of the retail selling price front during any crucial trained extremist in 84/2020 registered under bereaved families. time. They also claimed involved in such heinous of diesel is taxes. Out of the total tax inci- The J&K Sikh Front Jammu & Kashmir to crime. Section 363/IPC and on dence of Rs 49.43 per litre, Rs 31.83 is by increase in quota for create disturbance. June 15, 2020, in Case Weather United from appealed to recruitment of Sikhs in Police team of P/S way of central excise and Rs 17.60 is VAT. the PM Narendra Modi The J&K Sikh United Surankote headed by FIR No 85/2020 regis- Petrol in Mumbai costs Rs 86.04 per litre army. Front appealed PM of JAMMU to announce Rs 1 crore The Sikh United Front Inspr Anil Sharma SHO tered U/S 366/109 IPC. Maximum: 41.00° C and diesel is priced at Rs 76.69. ex-gratia and job to one India to call on MPs of all Surankote under the All the kidnapped The 15th daily increase in rates since oil appeals all the political parties and organize a girls were handed over to Minimum: 28.00° C member for survival of parties of India to come supervision of Khaliq companies on June 7 restarted revising the family of martyred. session in Lok Sabha and Choudhary DySP their families and all the SRINAGAR prices in line with costs after ending an 82- on one platform setting Rajya Sabha to discuss accused involved were In a statement issued aside political and ideo- Surankote recovered Maximum: 29.00° C day hiatus in rate revi- here today, Gajan Singh, present situation on three kidnapped girls arrested and put behind Minimum: 16.00° C sion, has taken diesel Turn to page 7 President Sikh Welfare logical differences for the Turn to page 7 including two minors. the bars. 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TOP NEWS OF J&K 2 STATE / OBITUARIES Jammu, Sunday, June 21, 2020

OBITUARY/10TH DAY KRIYA OBITUARY/ TENTH DAY With profound grief and sorrow, With profound grief & sorrow, Don't allow opening of new liquor shops we inform the sad demise of our we inform the sad demise of beloved mother Smt our beloved Sh Niranjan Prabhawati Tickoo, wife of Nath Fotedar S/o Rugh Nath in J&K: Ishfaq Jabbar Late Sh Jia Lal Tickoo originally Fotedar R/o Begam Kulgam AVINASH BHAT sumption and manufac- Valley. If the liquor shops A/p H.No. 30, Extension TOP NEWS REPORT ture of alcoholic drinks in are allowed to open, peo- resident of Hugam (Anantnag) the state. He said that ple will come on the roads Vinayak Nagar Sector-I, Muthi at present H.No.105, Sector-3, SRINAGAR, Jun 21: while states like Bihar in protest," Jabbar said. He Jammu, who left for heavenly Senior National have imposed a total ban said that all the stakehold- EWS Coloney, Lower Roop on sale and purchase of ers should come forward abode on 19-6-2020. Conference Leader and Nagar, Jammu on 17th June former MLA from liquor, there is no justifica- against this decision, so Smt Prabhawati The 10th Day of humble soul Ganderbal Sheikh Ishfaq tion in promoting the that they can save 2020. Sh Niranjan Nath liquor culture in J&K. Kashmir from social evils. Tickoo will be observed on Sunday Jabbar on Sunday warned Fotedar Jabbar said that promot- He has urged the Tenth Day Kriya will be per- i.e June 28th, 8.30 AM at of protests by people over the new proposal to open ing tourism at the cost of responsible members of formed on 26th June 2020 (Friday) at Muthi Ghat near Muthi Ghat. moral values is disgracing the civil society to rise to liquor stores across and matter of great con- the occasion and to start DSE Office Muthi Jammu at 8.30 am. Grief Stricken Jammu and Kashmir. cern. The PM slogan "Beti counseling the youth in In a statement issued Bachao Beti Padao" can their respective localities Due to COVID Pandemic, we are avoiding gatherings Rani & Dwarika Nath Fotedar – Bhabhi & Brother here, the former MLA has accept the argument that ban on liquor would result only be fulfilled when to ensure Kashmir's young at home and humbly request all to follow the same. Phoola Ji – Wife demanded immediate there is complete ban on generation is saved from withdrawal of the notice in loss of revenue and Grief Stricken Nancy – Bhabhi cited the case of many sale of liquor, he observed. growing drug and liquor in which the Jammu and He said "liquor is mother abuse. He also urged the Shami Tickoo & Sunaina Bhat -Son & Daughter-in-law Archana & Ashwani Fotedar – Daughter-in-Law & Son Kashmir administration is states where it is banned. "The revenue loss can be of all evils and does not ulema and clerics to play Kundan Lal Bhat & Vijay Bhat -Son-in-law & Daughter Kundan & Kanwal Dhar – Daughter & Son-in-Law planning to open about only cause cancer like dis- their role in stopping the 200 liquor shops in Jammu compensated by other Rinki & Kuldeep Bhat – Daughter & Son-in-Law means, but loss of religion eases but also disturbs the use of drugs and liquor Smt Arundati Tickoo W/o Late Sh Niranjan Nath Tickoo and Kashmir, 67 of which social fabric by giving among the youth in Ajanti & Arvind Mukhi – Daughter & Son-in-Law will be in the Valley. cannot be compensated. -Bhabi For example, liquor is birth to many social evils". Kashmir. Jabbar said that Bhavnesh, Harshit, Namish, Bhumika, Sanvi & According to statement, "Consumption of alcohol Kashmir's civil society and Smt Shyamrani Tickoo W/o Late Sh Shyam Lal Tickoo Sheikh Ishfaq said it is a banned in Bihar, but there destroys the sacred and intellectuals should work Charvick – Grandsons & Daughters is no impact on revenue," -Bhabi known fact that majority holy relations of the socie- hard to ensure complete of the population in J&K is he said, adding "When ty and it has become a ban on the sale of liquor Grand Children: very much keen to see a there is a ban on liquor in major cause of domestic and drugs given the fact OBITUARY birth place of Mahatma Rochelle Tickoo total ban on liquor prod- violence," he claimed. that open sale of these With profound grief and sorrow, ucts in the valley, but Gandhi, then why is it Ishfaq said that Gandhi Ji items cannot be tolerated Neeru Bhat & Chetan Pandya we would like to inform all the rel- allowing to open more allowed in the land of atives, friends and well wishers regarded the consumption in Kashmir. Neeraj Bhat & Ankita Dwivedi liquor shops is unaccept- Sufi's & Awliyas?" of liquor as a major social He had appealed for that our beloved Dr. A.N. Munshi The NC leader recalled S/o Sh Sham Lal Munshi of Nunar able. evil and favoured com- personal intervention of Lt Ganderbal, Srinagar and Zaindar Ishfaq said that any deci- that during 2015-16, when plete prohibition in India. Governor G.C Murmu so TENTH DAY AND KRIYA Mohalla Srinagar, Barnai Jammu sion regarding opening of he was a legislator in the People, irrespective of that the no fresh liquor Tenth Day and Kriya of our on D-05-202, Sare Homes, new liquor shops should last legislative assembly in their religious identity, shop is opened," Jabbar Sector-92, Gurugram Haryana be taken while keeping the erstwhile state of have resentment against said, adding "We must beloved Dr. Naveen attained Nirwana at Gurugram at Jammu and Kashmir's Jammu and Kashmir, he the letter suggesting the work for the welfare of the Sharma (Retd. Joint 6.30 AM on 16th June 2020 after multiculturalism and had moved a bill to seek opening of 183 liquor society. Opening more short illness. Director Animal multi-religious landscape prohibition on advertise- vends in J&K, 116 in liquor shops will add to May his soul attain Moksha in mind. He refused to ment, sale, purchase, con- Jammu and 67 in the the worries of the people. Husbandry Deptt.) S/o Grief Stricken Smt Raj Dulari Munshi -Wife Late Sh. Sushil Kumar Sh Satish Munshi & Babli Munshi Dr. A.N. Munshi 'Jal Jeevan Mission' failed to provide Sharma will be performed -Son & Daughter-in-law Sh Vinod Koul & Asha Munshi - on 21.06.2020 (Sunday Daughter & Son-in-law 8:30 AM) and Kriya on Sh Vinod Munshi & Nisha Munshi safe drinking water in Doda Village' -Son & Daughter-in-law 22.06.2020 (Monday 10:30 Sh Nana Ji Koul & Raj Dulari Koul -Brother-in-law & Sister ABID PAMPORI they approached and but still most of the times entire week. AM) at our residence Ward Dr. Naveen Sharma Smt Ratna Munshi -Choti Bhabi TOP NEWS REPORT made repeated requests to we do not get any water He also said that he (Retd. Joint Director Sunil, Anil, Sudhir, Rohit, Anshu Ji & Sabita, Vivek, Vaibov, the concerned authorities for entire week. This has requested Kuldip Singh JE No. 1, Jawahar Nagar Animal Husbandry Angad Ji & Mega, Vishesh -Grand Children DODA, Jun 21: Poor for providing drinking made our lives very diffi- PHE of that area to shift Kathua who left for heaven- Please pray for the peace of the departed soul at your places inhabitants of village water facility to the vil- cult particularly during the stop as he has already Deptt.) lage but they have turned the sunny days. He urged been ordered by the high- ly abode on 12.06.2020. due to COVID-19 restrictions. Lower Astan Mohalla of Jatheli panchayat in Tehsil a deaf year towards this the District Development er authorities to do so but GRIEF STRICKEN KRIYA/UTHALA Mohalla District Doda still genuine demand. Even Commissioner Doda to he denied and said that Smt. Nirmal Sharma- Wife suffering due to non- the PHE Department intervene personally into the department does noth- With profound grief & sorrow available of potable water. while replying to a com- the matter and direct the ing during the month of Daughters and Son-in-Laws we inform the sad demise of They still have to travel plaint lodged through JK- Executive Engineer con- June so you need to wait Dr. Sushma Sharma (GGM Science College, Jammu) more than 1km to fetch CM's Grievance Cell dur- cerned to shift the present for some more days. our beloved Sh. Man Mohan ing the year 2014-15 has stop fixed near the house Shahzad Ali, speaking & Dr. Rakesh Sharma (SKUAST-Jammu) drinking water on daily Singh Verma S/o Late Sh. basis due to shortage of admitted the fact that the of Siraj Ud Din Shah to on behalf of the public of Dr. Meenakshi Sharma & Mr. Chandan K.C. Verma R/o 30-A Extn. drinking water supply in people are getting in-suf- Astan Sharief (Shrine) as the village, has threatened ficient water supply, but the water supply upto the authorities that if Brothers & Sister-in-Law Gandhi Nagar, Jammu left the locality. The inhabitants revealed unfortunately even after that point is sufficient and water supply is not Sh.Suresh Sharma and Smt. Usha Sharma for heavenly abode on 11- that they are running six years , things have not same can be provided to restored to in the area on Sh. Ajay Sharma and Smt. Neelam Sharma 06-2020. from pillar to post for the changed and the depart- all the households on sim- daily basis, they have no Kriya will be performed on same cause for last two ment has not done any- ilar basis that is on alter- other option than to come Sh. Rajinder Sharma and Smt. Reena Sharma thing for poor public. nate days. on roads alongwith fami- Monday 22-06-2020 at our decades but nothing has Brother- in -Law & Sister -in -Law been done on ground till Due to the insufficient Otherwise some house- lies as they have no hope residence. water supply since last holds are getting suffi- to live without water due Sh. Surinder Dogra and Smt. Vimla Dogra date. Uthala will be performed on Sh. Man Mohan Shahzad Ali, son of Jalal two years we are getting cient water on all days to increased heat particu- Sh. Ashwani Dogra and Smt. Promila Dogra drinking water on alter- during the week and some larly in this summer sea- Monday 22-06-2020 at our Singh Verma Ud Din, resident of Lower Astan Jatheli said that nate days during the week do not get any water for son. residence at 5 PM. TENTH DAY KRIYA Grief Stricken With profound grief and sor- Mrs. Shashi Verma -Wife Ex MLC slams Govt on proposal for opening liquor sale points row we express the sad & Son & Daughter-in-law untimely demise of our Mr. Vishal Verma & Mrs. Ashmita Verma AVINASH BHAT of surveying new locations liquor was being granted beloved Sh Autar Krishan TOP NEWS REPORT for opening of wine shops this privilege over other Son-in-laws & Daughters in Kashmir valley, the gov- essential commodities Bazaz (Sahib Ji) S/o Lt Sh Mr. Deepak Mehta & Mrs. Monika Mehta SRINAGAR, Jun 21: ernment should have uti- including ration and fuel N.N Bazaz,originally resi- Mr. Vivek Sood & Mrs. Sarika Sood Slamming the government lized its time and resources which seem to have disap- on assessing the basic needs peared from the ground. dent of 49 Balgarden Grand Children: Zaina, Kiaan, Anushka, Rayan, for mulling to open liquor sale points at different of families in J&K who are "If the sale of liquor is so Srinagar Kmr, presently 9-A Aaraisha, Aariz places across J&K, Jammu in dire need of food and important amid this deadly Amar Colony Camp Road and Kashmir Apni Party ration due to the crippling pandemic, in that case, why OBITUARY/10TH DAY KRIYA (JKAP) on Sunday pledged lockdown. "There is no not permit all other shops Talab Tillo Jammu on Sh Autar Krishan With profound grief and sorrow, not to allow any such deci- sound justification in pro- and business establishments Saturday 13-06-2020. we inform the sad demise of our sions which are bound to moting tourism or boosting to unlock as well? Going by Bazaz (Sahib Ji) revenue through introduc- the hue and cries of the peo- Tenth Day Kriya will be per- beloved mother Smt. Shobawati endure an onslaught on Koul (Jigree Ji) Wife of Lt. Hakim Kashmir's cultural ethos. tion of liquor culture in ple during the lockdown formed at Muthi Ghat on 22- Prem Nath Koul originally resi- In a statement issued here, the drug menace. Kashmir Valley. JKAP will and the failure of adminis- resist this onslaught on tration to implement its 06-2020 Monday at 8.30 AM. dent of Peth Kanihama (Magam) Zaffar Iqbal Manhas, former The JKAP leader said the legislator and senior leader Kashmir's cultural ethos much hyped home delivery In Grief Badgam at present H. No. 458 pretext of generating much- Sector-2, Vinayak Nagar (near of the party observed that needed revenue from liquor tooth and nail. We will not services, the government allow any such mischief should not delay unlocking Smt Sweety Bazaz -Wife Matador Stand/Lovely Lane) the government proposal to business in the backdrop of that is bound to propagate the markets," Manhas Muthi Jammu on 17th June 2020. open liquor shops at around economic crisis brought Abhit Bazaz -Son immorality and crime in our stressed. TENTH DAY KRIYA will be per- 183 newly identified loca- about by COVID-19 does society," Manhas added. Cautioning the govern- Kamakshi Bazaz -Daughter formed on 26 June 2020 (Friday) tions in J&K including 67 in not hold water as J&K is one The JKAP leader said that ment about the ramifica- Sisters & Brother-in-laws at Muthi Ghat near DSE Office Kashmir valley is totally of the progressive States in unacceptable as the decision the country. it seems a huge pressure tions of its proposal on sale Smt Prana & Sh M L Koul Muthi Jammu at 09.00 A.M. group led by the liquor lob- of liquor, Manhas said the GRIEF STRICKEN is bound to have disastrous "There are other States Lt. Smt Sheela & Lt Sh C L Saraf consequences for peace in like Gujarat, Bihar, bies in the country was act- decision will be extremely Daughter-in-law & Sons ing to influence the govern- disastrous. "Besides bur- Smt Muni & Sh Rajinder Kaw Smt. Anni & Dr G.K. Koul Smt. Shobawati Koul the region. Nagaland, Mizoram and (Jigree Ji) "Such decisions are highly Lawkshdeep which are cop- ment to open liquor shops dening an already stressed Smt Anita & Sh Ashok Chrungoo Smt. Gudi & Sh. C.K. Koul in Jammu and Kashmir administration and the Smt. Veena & Sh. B.K. Koul condemnable. Kashmir is a ing with the lockdown Smt Neetu & Sh Opender Koul land of Sufis and saints and despite a ban on liquor sale especially in Kashmir. police force, it will needless- Daughters & Son-in-law "Huge transactions in bring- ly aggravate social prob- Smt. Basanti & Sh. K.L. Koul (Daftri) such obnoxious proposals and consumption. Why to and Samast Bazaz, Reshi and Bhat Parivar are mooted to vitiate the choose predominantly ing this proposal cannot be lems including increasing Smt. Kaki & Sh. P N Koul ruled out also," Manhas the crime rate in J&K. The Smt. Rohni & Sh. Vinod Koul peaceful atmosphere," Muslim areas of Kashmir Manhas said, adding that Valley for opening large added. Questioning the cases of domestic violence TENTH DAY/OBITUARY (Samast Koul & Saproo Parivar) government's hurry to sell which are already surging With propfound grief and sorrow, such government decisions scale liquor sale points will spread immorality when there is no such liquor in the prevailing pan- are bound to rise by this we inform the sad and untimely demic situation, Manhas irrational proposal," demise of our beloved father OBITUARY/TENTH DAY KRIYA among the local youth, who requirement?" he asked. are already fighting against demanded to know why Manhas said. ‘Karamyogi’ Sh. Bhaskar Nath With profound grief and sor- Manhas said that instead Raina S/o Sh. Sat Lal Raina orig- row, we inform the sad inally resident of Irkmoo demise of our beloved father Kokernag Anantnag Kashmir at Sh. Kapoor Chand S/o Sh. Yaseen demands economic package for transport industry present H. No. 48/A Bhagwati AVINASH BHAT workers associated with business besides sanction- Nagar, Jammu on 14th of June Sunder Singh originally R/o Biyawa, Pattan, District TOP NEWS REPORT the transport industry. He ing financial assistance to 2020. said people associated help them overcome huge Baramulla, Kashmir and 10th day kriya will be performed SRINAGAR, Jun 21: with the transport indus- losses suffered due to con- at Bhagwati Nagar Ghat near presently R/o H.No. 26/D, Expressing serious con- try were the worst hit lot , secutive lockdowns. He Power House at 8.30 A.M. on 23- due to lockdown adding said in a welfare state, ‘Karamyogi’ Sh. Lane No. 2, Sec-1, Durga cern over the miserable that they and thier fami- government was duty 06-2020. Bhaskar Nath Raina Nagar, Jammu on 18-06- plight of transporters of But due to Covid-19 Pandemic it Jammu and Kashmir in lies were at the brink of bound to come to the res- 2020. starvation for want of cue of ailing transport will be appreciated if people pay Sh. Kapoor Chand wake of Coronavirus pan- livelihood. He urged that industry and come up to condolence through phone Tenth Day Kriya will be per- demic, Chairman People's Democratic Front (PDF) the government should the expectations of the instead of visit. formed at Muthi Ghat, Opp. Hakeem Yaseen has urged take note of the fact that people associated with it. DEEPLY MISSED AND REMEMBERED BY: Director School of Education transporters have suffered "A comprehensive eco- for lifting restrictions on the most due to continu- nomic package for the Smt. Veena Raina-Wife on Saturday 27-06-2020 at 9.00 a.m. the movement of public Brother & Bhabhi transport with due proto- ous lockdowns right from transporters was need of May his Soul rest in peace August last year till date. the hour," Hakeem Yaseen Smt. & Sh. P.N. Raina col and health advisories. the transport industry. Grief Stricken He said "Now in view of He said the plea of maintained. Daughters and Sons-in-law In a statement issued on transporters that " if He said government Smt. Chetna & Sh. Suneel Raina Smt. Shanti Devi- Wife the lockdown being eased Saturday, Hakeem Yaseen out and almost all of the Government owned buses instructions to the Smt. Archana & Sh. Kanwal Krishen Pandita Sons & Daughter-in-laws has urged for lifting are plying smoothly on employees to attend their business activities have restrictions on the move- Smt. Nirja & Sh. Vinod Pandita Sh. Virander Kumar & Saroj roads, what is the logic for offices, in absence of pub- resumed , it was only pub- ment of public transport, not allowing the private lic transport, also seems to Smt. Pooja & Sh. Aman Choudhary Sh. Shammi Kapoor & Daizy lic transport which contin- with strict guidelines for Miss Megha Raina-Daughter ues to remain suspended, sector to resume their be so ridiculous. "How can Sh. Ravinder Kumar & Deepa protocol, adding that con- services." He said the employees reach to their Grand Children thereby severely affecting tinued suspension of pub- Sh. Shami Mahajan & Rainu- Son-in-Law & Daughter livelihood of thousatnds Government should offices when there is no Shivalika, Ahaan, Vedika, Vamika, lic transport was eating immediately allow public public transport," Hakeem Adhvik, Ahana & Aayansh And Grand Children of people associated with vitals of thousands of poor transport to resume their Yaseen questioned. New Top News June 21 2020.qxd 6/21/2020 7:45 PM Page 3

TOP NEWS OF J&K Jammu, Sunday, June 21, 2020 STATE 3 TMF expresses solidarity with bereaved family Obstacles of Bhagwan Jagannath's Chariot TOP NEWS REPORT level. The world health organiza- tion has warned that pandemic is JAMMU, Jun 21: Expressing soli- emerging into dangerous phase. darity with the bereaved family Tendros Adhanom Ghebreyesus Festival should be removed: VHP members of victims of COVID-19 said the day had seen 150000 new TOP NEWS REPORT public health protocols dition - the pride and holders before delivering who died while carrying on last rites cases half of which coming from of their uncle in Sidhara . against the COVID-19 identity of Odisha and a verdict in this matter. At America, Middle East and South NEW DELHI/ JAMMU, pandemic crisis in place. A Bharat - while surely pro- least, the Shankaracharya "The family members termed the Asia as reported by BBC. Virus was Jun 21: Vishva Hindu same as murder due to negligence of way out must be found to tecting the public health, of Puri Gobardhan still spreading fast and the pandem- Parishad (VHP) Central ensure the annual continu- even during the COVID- Peethadhishwar Ven. authorities in command at the time. ic accelerating Maria Van technical Secretary General, Milind It was though grateful of District ity of the Yatra. In today's 19 pandemic crisis. The Swami Nischalananda head of the WHO's COVID-19 Parande on Sunday said circumstances, it is hardly State Government has Saraswati Ji Maharaj, the Administration to have sanctioned response told a press conference that that the traditional annual Ex gratia relief vis a vis ordered expected that a million completely failed in ful- trustees of the temple and pandemic is accelerating in many Rath Yatra (Chariot devotees would gather in filling its duty in this the Yatra Management immediate enquiry of the inci- parts of the world. While it has come Festival) of Bhagwan dence," Vijay Sharma, Chairman, the Yatra. He also request- respect. In fact, the Committee should have to their notice that some countries Shree Jagannath at Puri, ed the Supreme Court to Government of Odisha been heard. The chariot of Team Mask Force while releasing have successes in suppressing trans- which has been conducted press statement here on Sunday. review its decision. could not properly place the Bhagwan can also be mission and bringing transition uninterruptedly in a row The VHP Secretary and articulate all the facts, symbolically drawn by Sharma said that the cases of neg- down to a low level, every country for the last hundreds of ligence have mostly come to light & dead and most grieved part is General said that it is the figures and aspects in this means of elephants, noticed when Authorities smelling must remain ready she said. years, should be taken out conscientiousness and matter before the mechanical assistance or procedural enquiries ordered relief Chairman Sharma appealed the this year too! measures given but the most amaz- trouble of violence value the lives of responsibility of the Supreme Court of Bharat. required number of well- two youth as Rs.2 lakh. JKUT Administration to hold timely The Rath Yatra can be Government of Odisha to Parande also said that tested COVID-19-negative ing part of preparation of authorities review meetings at time and hap- made possible at the holy to look at their preparedness for the It's not the question of a particular take proper steps to the Supreme Court should perfectly healthy and community the representatives of penings like Sidhara deaths like neg- Bada Daanda (Grand ensure the nonstop con- have heard all the con- capable Sevayats (temple pandemic lot of SOPs orders are ligence reports be taken care of so Avenue) even with all the issued by MHA, CS, District which condemn the happening at duction of this ancient tra- cerned parties and stake- servitors). length. The similar situation will that in view of WHO warnings the Administrations and police in action more hectic efforts are needed to be to ensure its compliance but when have to be faced by anyone may be of any community if preparedness is implemented and things not be left unpreparedness and negligence lead alone on individual beings. We have Interactive session on 'Rebooting and to such tragic happening that two not reviewed at respective District Administrations level & even UT to come out triumphantly by strictly young youth of a community are adhering to norms/SOPs, he added. Revival of Tourism in J&K' held TOP NEWS REPORT therefore, as the situation Carlson Rezidor Hotel Association of India Young Panthers protests over becomes stable, more and Group said, "A proper (ATOAI); Rajan Sehgal, JAMMU, Jun 21: Baseer more tourists would government fund must be President, India Golf Ahmed Khan, Advisor to embrace this destination." there to help the tourism Tourism Association unscheduled power cuts Lieutenant Governor, Speaking on the contri- industry which can be (IGTA); Siddhartha JAMMU, Jun 21: Irked Jammu and Kashmir bution of tourism in the done with a few policy Dasgupta, President, over unscheduled power today said, "The Tourism economy of Jammu and changes. These will bene- Corporate Affairs, OYO cuts, Young Panthers on Department has been Kashmir, he said, fit not only the tourism Rooms; Satyajeet Sunday staged protests asked to make plans and "Tourism is our focus area industry but will also Krishnan, Area Director against the government programmes for the devel- and we are aiming at bring in more investors to North, Taj Hotels; Vineeta for its failure to provide opment and promotion of adventure tourism, which this sector." Dixit, Head - Public Policy regular power supply untapped destinations in would provide the indus- The webinar was moder- India, Air BnB; Shamim across the district. Jammu & Kashmir in a big try the much needed ated by Ashish Kumar, Ahmed Shah, Secretary The protest was held way so that more and boost." He added, Co-Chair, FICCI Travel General, Jammu and under the leadership of more tourists are attracted "Gulmarg, the famous Technology Committee & Kashmir Tourism Alliance; Partap Singh Jamwal, to visit such places." tourist destination in Managing Partner, Malik Abdul Wahid, Senior YP leader, JKNPP, Addressing a webinar Kashmir, is not only the Agnitio Consulting. President, Kashmir Hotel Bhanu Partap Goria 'Rebooting and Revival of backbone of tourism The webinar also had a and Restaurant Owners President Jammu West YP Tourism in J&K through industry but also has the panel discussion which Association; Hamid and Arun Mehra, District Public and Private potential to become the included Pronab Sarkar, Wangnoo, Chairman, Vice President YP, Partnership', Khan said, Davos of India." President, Indian Kashmir Houseboat demanding uninterrupted "The economy of Jammu Dr Jyotsna Suri, Past Association of Tour Owners Association; power supply. The Young & Kashmir is highly President, FICCI; Operators (IATO); Mushtaq Chaya, Panthers activists shouted dependent on tourism." Chairperson, FICCI Amaresh Tiwari, Vice Chairman, Hotelier Club; slogans against J&K He urged experts from the Tourism Committee and Chairman, India Vikram, Hotel and Bar Government and Power tourism industry to pro- CMD - The Lalit Suri Convention Promotion Association, Jammu; Nasir Development Department vide ideas and inputs for Hospitality Group said, Bureau (ICPB) and Shah, Chairman, Pilgrim (PDD). Partap said that Central the state and this is one of Jammu. He said these further consideration. "Tourism has been the Managing Director, A.T and Leisure Tour Jamwal alleged that Government put tall the major causes for gov- days when the tempera- Zubair Ahmed, worst impacted industry Seasons and Vacations Operators; Rajesh Gupta, there has been no power claims of huge power gen- ernment humiliating ture is crossing plus 42°C Secretary, Tourism and and will take maximum Travel Pvt. Ltd.; P.P Chairman, Tour and Trade supply to them for most of erations but yet have not defeat would be clear to mark the department had Culture, Government of time to revive, however, it Khanna, President, Association, Jammu; and the time as apart from got acquainted with the him as people were left to failed to ensure its regular Jammu and Kashmir said, is domestic tourism, Association of Domestic Peerzada Faiyaz Ahmed, unscheduled power cuts. state of power supply in suffer in sweltering heat of supply. "Kashmir is a unique des- which will revive the Tour Operators of India MD and CEO, Tulip tination and holds a lot of tourism industry in India." (ADTOI); Capt. Swadesh Hospitality Services and potential in terms of K.B Kachru, Executive Kumar, President, J&K Coordinator, Eco Udaan Welfare Charitable Trust pays tributes tourism and adventure, Vice President South Asia, Adventure Tour Operators Tourism Society of India. to soldiers martyred in Galwan Valley B.Ed students of Aryans shine in our soldiers will not go in vain. He said that the time has come now that not Punjabi University results only our soldier brothers TOP NEWS REPORT but we must also con- JAMMU, Jun 21: tribute in this fight against Students of B.Ed 3rd China by boycotting semester of Aryans Chinese products in the College of Education, market. He said that the Rajpura, near Chandigarh India will give a befitting brought laurels to the reply to China and take College by giving 100 per revenge of martyrdom of cent result in their Final our 20 soldiers. examination conducted by Sohail Kazmi stated that Punjabi University, (Chandigarh) and Shikha congratulated the stu- but such exam results give every citizen around the Patiala. 3 students namely (Rajpura) bagged 3rd dents and staff for putting hope and encourage stu- country can contribute in Bhavna (Pathankot) position by securing 85% their hard work and dents to plan for the the same way by boy- bagged 1st position by in the 3rd semester exams efforts and performing future. "We are doing all cotting every Chinese securing 88.33%, Shyna conducted by Punjabi well. we can to allow students product in the market. He (Chandigarh) bagged 2nd University, Patiala. Kataria further said that to continue their educa- stated that there are many position by securing Dr. Anshu Kataria, the situation arisen due to tion as smoothly as possi- best and cheap brands in 85.33% and Harpreet kaur Chairman, Aryans Group covid-19 is unprecedented ble" Kataria added. India as well and we must all focus on improving the 19th day elapses; Shiv Raj still untraceable condition of our Local TOP NEWS REPORT In this programme, sev- Kumar Gupta, Ajay eral traders' association Bharti, Parshotam Gupta, manufacturers which will JAMMU, Jun 21: Udaan Presidents comprising Pardeep Sharma, Vicky ultimately boost our econ- 'Andolan' shall go on till demands Welfare Charitable Trust Surinder Mahajan, Anoop Choudhary, Madan Gopal omy. He also appealed to paid tributes to Soldiers Mittal, Pooja Kapoor, Tony, Arun Datta, people to delete Chinese are met: Pathania martyred in Galwan Harbinder Singh, Atul Chamanlal, Rakesh Apps from phones as well NARINDER SINGH Police version put forth Dhar (a noticed Wildlife Basantgarh, on 23rd June, Valley in Eastern Ladakh. Rajpal, Rajinder Gupta, Jandyal, Surinder Anand, as they have access to our THAKUR by a police officer area) for so many years? outside DC Office In this connection, a Madhu Sharma, Pardeep Parveen Arora, Girdhari personal information as Shardhanjali Sabha was through a press-confer- Why Corona guidelines Udhampur on 24rth June Sharma, Gulshan Lal, Subash Anand, Sanjay well. Vote of thanks was TOP NEWS REPORT organized in which former Mahajan, Anil Gupta Laali Gupta, Adv Vageesh ence. The story put forth and law of the land were and ultimately outside presented by Udaan MLA Rajesh Gupta and and Anil Jandyal were Bharti, Rajkumar Gupta, UDHAMPUR, Jun 21: by Police is nothing short thrown to wind while Raj Bhawan, Jammu," he Senior Journalist Sohail present. Besides, many Vinod Gupta, Sunil Gupta Welfare Charitable Trust Myths and mysteries of an 'old wives fable' allowing these rebellious said. Kazmi paid tributes to the social activists namely and Manav Mahajan. Chairman Sheetal Singh have further flown thick with unbelievable, unin- Gujjars to come over to The Action Committee further plans to hold a no- martyrs. The stage was Sanjay Mahey, Karan Rajesh Gupta termed the and Urja Singh followed and hast with the elapsing spiring facts and figures District Udhampur from and with e further motive Punjab and Kathua with- holds-barred movement conducted by Sh.Rajeev Singh, Raman Suri, Gopal loss is irreparable, but the by Shanti Paath and recita- of 19th day and JKP still of 'cover-up' and 'dilly- out any Corona in support of its demands, Bharadwaj. Gupta, Rajesh Gupta, Raj supreme sacrifice made by tion of Gayatri Mantra. hopelessly groping feet and clueless with the dally'. check/quarantine and prominent amongst are, whereabouts of Shiv Raj. Pathania further have a free run over green tracing out of dead body of Shiv Raj at the earliest, Pertinent to mention warned the police officers pastures belonging to announcement of Rs 20 Revocation of SRO 202 a victory here that Shiv Raj at Seoj to stop fondling with sen- Wildlife Department? timents of the people. What immediate and lakh as compensation and Dhar was reportedly government job for NoKs chased and thrown into a "Why local Police sat prompt action is contem- over the case like a plated against guilty offi- of late Shiv Raj, immedi- of youth: Rubina Akhter fast-flowing stream by a ate registration of an 'Fiddling Nero' while reg- cers of Civil/Police group of rebellious FIR/case for murder TOP NEWS REPORT Rubina thanked Lt notified by recruitment istering a case of 'simple administration who have Tribals hailing from against the guilty mem- Governor G.C Murmu, agencies. She asserted that hurt' for as long as two allowed this nexus to JAMMU, Jun 19: State Punjab/Kathua on June bers of the rebellious tribe Amit shah, Dr Jitendra BJP has strongly raised weeks sparking off a mas- breed and bloom under Spokesperson BJP 2nd. and permanently debar- Singh for the historic deci- this issue UT administra- Meanwhile, in an emer- sive stir in the area? Why their very nose," Pathania Minority Morcha Rubina sion to revoke SRO 202 tion when other political ring the said rebellious gently convened meeting did the civil/Police offi- asked. tribes from entering Seoj Akhter has welcomed the and described the step as a parties preferred silence. cers turned blind eyes "Action Committee historic decision of UT here, Ranbir Singh Dhar henceforth and dis- big boom for the youth She said that it is a victory Pathania Former MLA and deaf ears to the Dudu Basantgarh plans to tributing the pastures administration to revoke who have or are in the of youth and the entire exploitation and extortion hold protest outside SDM the discriminatory recruit- Ramnagar Chairman, between the local shep- process of applying for team of BJP who were Action Committee, Dudu- of local people by the pro- office, Chenani, on June herds so as to avoid fric- ment policy SRO 202. various vacancies being unanimous in this cause. Basantgarh, rejected the fessional outlaws at Seoj 22, outside SDM office tion. New Top News June 21 2020.qxd 6/21/2020 7:45 PM Page 4

TOP NEWS OF J&K 4 OP-ED Jammu, Sunday, June 21, 2020 EDITORIAL DRAGON’S SWANSONG  SANJIT PAUL SINGH probe into Wuhan which attempted to divert head- gy supply lines through jungle terrain and a com- this supply route and proj- has not gone down well lines by quashing the 1997 the Malacca Straits and the bined army of over a mil- ects. Gwadar port, China’s hina’s plan to dom- with China. Hongkong treaty, and Indian Ocean vulnerable. lion. And they certainly soughtafter prize, is also at ECONOMIC inate the world by Japanese Prime Minister advanced the transfer of As it is dependent on ener- aren’t pushovers. Then risk because the C2021 has thrust the Abe has even incentivised power scheduled to hap- gy imports by sea, the there is India, that now Balochistan independence country on a path deter- firms to cease manufactur- pen in 2047 and taking country can be crippled by stands much talle ~ a movement has picked up mined by Central ing in China, and over the country. getting into a conflict with nuclear power with a $2.7 pace. India and Shia Iran Planning of the Chinese President Trump has fol- The reason behind this is India and Indonesia. In trillion economy, led by an are supportive of the HITBACK Communist Party. Its lowed suit. As the world’s simple ~ they needed response, China created assertive Prime Minister Balochis. actions during the Covid hostility begins to bubble headlines of the resistance military and naval bases in and hosts the exiled There have even been crisis have led the world to up, it is a matter of time to go away as the protests Djibouti, Maldives and Tibetans (post annexation recent incidents in he masks are off and the Wuhan believe that either China before Europe capitulates pose a direct challenge to Gwadar (under-construc- by China, the ethnic Pakistan-occupied spirit has all but evaporated. For orchestrated it or was and moves out its supply the draconian authority of tion). Tibetan population Kashmir as locals resent TChina, at the receiving end of complicit in using it for chain. the Chinese Communist They also have an aircraft accounts for 0.13 per cent the Chinese presence. adverse world opinion in the pandemic strategic gains. With an China tried to flex its mus- Party(CCP). President carrier-led fleet in the of China’s population and Emergence of trends and exponential rise in cases to cles with India by annex- Trump recently expanded Indian Ocean which can- 13 per cent of land area, as critical data points are era, doesn’t bother about good optics any- 8 million infections and 0.5 ing territory in Ladakh the G7 bloc to invite India, not survive an American, well as owning water with needed to draw conclu- more. If the surprise medieval and almost million deaths, coupled which was met with a res- Australia and South Korea Australian and Indian the origin of three major sions on the Chinese econ- bestial ambush by Chinese troops in with crippled economies olute response from the to join. naval pincer if a conflict rivers including the omy. Ladakh, risking the lives of their own and countless job losses, a Indian army. The US government has occurs. China’s neigh- Brahmaputra) for decades, Chinese official data is global backlash has begun The strong response from also been moving fast to bours are a serious worry whose territory in Aksai opaque and substantially men, and their stubborn refusal to restore against China. the Indian army led to delist 700 Chinese compa- point for its strategy plan- Chin was captured by unverifiable. Chinese total status quo at Galwan Valley are any indi- On 31 December 2019, casualties on both sides for nies from American ners. In the north, they China in 1962. debt for a $12 trillion GDP cation, then China is determined to push Taiwan notified WHO of the first time since 1967. exchanges, thereby deny- have Japan and South Nepal and Bhutan main- has hit $40 trillion i.e. 304 the salami-slicing of Indian territories on the risk of human-tohu- Prime Minister Modi cosy- ing them access to much- Korea and Taiwan in the tain a neutral stance; how- per cent of GDP, which its terms, given the fluidic nature of the man transmission. Had ing up to Taiwan is anoth- needed US dollars. East. All are economically ever, the Chinese have signals an irretrievable WHO taken swift action er aspect to add to China’s Additionally, they went strong and major allies of been busy seeding anti- domestic debt trap. Line of Actual Control (LAC) on the and not blindly believed woes. As payback, Beijing ahead and banned the sale the USA. India sentiments over Economists estimate that ground, something it has steadfastly China, many of the lives threatened to block API of semiconductors to Then there is Mongolia, a there. In the west lie the 40-45 per cent of refused to codify for long. It shows that it lost today could have been exports that Indian phar- Huawei, the Chinese tele- country that subjugated Islamic nations that spun Corporate and State- will never renege on its border claims. saved. India’s leadership maceutical companies rely com equipment behemoth and ruled China for many off from the former USSR Owned Institution debt is at WHO that will begin on. and blocked rollout of centuries, and whose sub- and Afghanistan. Angered irrecoverable. And it has chosen India’s most vulnerable from July 2020 will India countered this by their 5G network. stantial territory was by the usurious Belt Road Banks need liquidity to moment, when the pandemic is distress- demand transparency as urging industry to com- President Trump has been usurped by Communist Initiative loans given by tide over the bad debt as ing our whole nation, to hold us down. well as the induction of plete its supply chain pushing Europe to do the China. Finally, there is China, they are sympa- an inherent evergreening Being the only nation that will ride out Taiwan as a full member, domestically within the same. Concurrently, Russia (rich in oil, gas, thetic to the plight of the dynamic is at play, and the vehemently opposed by shortest time. Currently, Canadian courts have gold) where President 1.5 million Uighurs cash is not available. Retail the pandemic without sliding to negative China. there is a serious risk to approved the extradition Putin is awaiting the detained in Chinese con- debt exceeds half of total growth, with a high capacity war machin- After all, it was the free the $100 billion trade of the convicted Huawei extension of his corona- centration camps. China’s debt, and a slowing econo- ery and a desperate ambition to retain its Chinese of Taiwan who between the two coun- CFO (the company tion till 2034. ally Pakistan is its only my is creating huge pres- supremacy in a post-pandemic world, it came forward and alerted tries. It is worth asking founder’s daughter) to Russia was the World uneconomic route to the sure on bank balance has allowed the escalation and may even the world of impending why with the terms of America. President Trump number 2 till the Indian Ocean. sheets as defaults occur. doom. While the US media trade heavily in China’s has roped in Brazil to join mid1990s, and it is doubt- Transporting a tonne of oil Shadow banks now own prolong it within its affordable range. focussed its efforts on favour it would irrational- Australia in it. ful if it would play second by land would cost $12 buildings ~ residential And Chinese President Xi Jinping, hav- impeaching Donald ly risk it? Is China Without the two iron ore fiddle in the Chinese more than by sea. and commercial ~ that ing lost the global perception of greatness Trump and the trade war addressing a domestic producing giants, China’s orchestra. The island chain To gain access, they would nobody wants. An expat with China, news of the audience? The Chinese 1000 MTPA steel capacity has the Philippines, once have to take their road CEO recently described by mishandling the Wuhan contagion, pandemic slipped military leadership tried will quiver as it needs an American satellite, that through Indian territory isn’t too concerned about another misstep China’s non-coastal indus- between the cracks. to browbeat Taiwan by their supplies to exist. now vacillates between that has been under illegal trial estates as Potemkin’s at the moment, within controllable limits. All along, carriers from threatening to overrun it, China is known to get into Beijing and Washington. Pakistani occupation and villages (a façade with So long as he can be a threatening big China criminally contin- and in response, the disputes with its neigh- To the South-east are Aksai Chin. India’s poor occupancy). brother in the neighbourhood. He knows ued to traverse the globe Americans moved three bours enclosed by the Vietnam (they thrashed Parliament in the 1990s They have a major crisis in until several nations aircraft carriers and B-52 Pacific Ocean/ South the Chinese army in the resolved to take these very well that despite India’s pro-US tilt the credit market. In 2019 sprang into action and bombers into the region. China Sea. As it happens, seventies), Laos and areas back. the Chinese icon Jack Ma of late, the Western superpower can hard- banned air travel, despite Furthermore, they moved China’s claims on South Mynamar, all agitated by The abrogation of Article who founded Alibaba lethal missile batteries to China Sea oil resources, as the Chinese building dams 370 in Kashmir indicates ly intervene on the ground except making being threatened by suddenly announced his South Korea. Is the neigh- also wanting to control the on the Mekong and affect- that India has revised the grandiose statements and internationalis- China. Countries like retirement and said he Australia, India and the bourhood bully being sea lanes, also impacts ing the lives of down-river timetable for action, pan- was selling his shares to ing the context. Hong Kong is proof of USA are leading the challenged in its back- Indonesia and Malaysia. countries. icking China as it has near- five unnamed individuals. such a propaganda war where rights pro- charge for an independent yard? Chinese leaders This makes Beijing’s ener- Each of these countries has ly $60 billion invested in testers are facing the heat on the ground despite a global noise. So for all Western sympathies towards India post-pandemic, LETTER Xi wants to show that he can have the second biggest Asian power in his stran- DON’T LOSE SIGHT OF LONG-STANDING Delayed plan glehold and rob it of its comparative asset value. He can regain strategic edge along of action the Himalayan border that had been India’s political masters who have blunted by India’s rapid road-building FIGHT AGAINST UNDERNUTRITION always been sluggish in taking deci- and opening up of more Army conduits.  SIMONTI CHAKRABORTY number of fatalities among they juggle between their con- resources earmarked for these China’s latest ingress means that it can children due to malaria, ventional duties of looking programmes, as for many sions, especially against China, took s the wave of the Covid- HIV/AIDS and tuberculosis. after the well-being of children other social sector schemes, too much time to decide their move monitor the road in the Galwan Valley 19 pandemic grips the Closer home, encephalitis in and mothers and their new might be diverted for tackling against intrusion in the Hot Spring that connects to Daulat Beg Oldi air base Aglobe, the entire popu- Bihar’s Muzaffarpur, in the found roles as Covid warriors. the immediate health crisis and and keep a watch on Indian troops that lation of affected countries has midst of the lockdown, with These raise grave concerns these could see substantial area. Delayed political decision led to been left vulnerable. Especially conspicuous shortfall in paedi- regarding delivery of crucial are now favourably placed in many posi- decline in the supplementary this unprecedented scuffle, resulting in worrisome has been the long- atric ICUs is a point of grave services like antenatal and budgets that the Union tions. China’s official English mouth- term impact that such a crisis concern. postnatal care, vaccinations, Government is expected to fatalities. Even though Chinese territo- can have on children in the How is India placed on the routine check-ups, provision of announce soon. Needless to piece, The Global Times, warned that nutrition front? nutritious food, etc, which can rial claims do not stand any document- coming days and years. say, even as the Union and the India could have to deal with multi- In terms of numbers, India’s leave intergenerational foot- Though medically, it has been State Governments seek out ed testimony, their expansionist policy pronged border flashpoints from Pakistan observed that children have health and nutrition related prints on the health of chil- been less affected by the dead- indicators paint a far from rosy dren. extra funds by drawing upon stays on course. They are using the and Nepal, too, if it stuck to its territorial resources from various ly virus, concerns of them picture. With 35 per cent of The immediate loss of income same tactics of intruding deep into the claims. But given the body bags that being the “hidden victims” of children being stunted, 17 per and employment, due to the sources, curtailing funds from came back after the violent face-off, India this global health emergency cent being wasted, 33 per cent lockdown-induced crisis, has crucial health and nutrition Indian territory, and retreating margin- cannot be overlooked. being underweight and almost caused many rural families to related schemes can prove to ally after the talks. We have no option has to stand up for its territorial integrity There is no doubt that ensur- 40 per cent of adolescent girls reduce their dietary intake, have disastrous outcomes, but do that smartly enough, graduating ing a healthy life for children being anaemic reports a study of 12 States especially for children. Regular but to use the same tactics at places the incident to the highest level of diplo- needs a holistic approach amid (Comprehensive National undertaken by a consortium of and persistent efforts towards where our Army holds dominant posi- this pandemic. This entails not Nutrition Survey, 2016-18), the civil society organisations. The fighting several non-Covid matic intervention. And encashing on the just tackling the immediate need for sustained and focused effect of such severe living con- diseases like malaria, diar- tions. world’s favourable opinion towards it, the threat of the virus on children Government interventions to ditions on the nutrition of rhoea, encephalitis, etc, which Government must publicise its reason- but also looking at the long- reduce these numbers cannot pregnant women and children critically affect children with term effects of this crisis on be stressed enough. India’s can hardly be fathomed. low immunity levels are COL KULDIP S GREWAL (RETD), able rapprochement efforts globally to children’s nutrition, health and position in the Global Hunger Moreover, the stringent restric- bound to receive a major blow PATIALA show why it is in the right and expose overall well-being. These con- Index stood at 102nd in 2019, tions of the lockdown have left if there are shortages of funds. China’s naked territorial ambitions. cerns have also found voice in out of a total of 117 countries. limited scope for Government The need of the hour, there- the UN agenda for action It is not surprising then that, interventions like Anganwadi fore, is to at least protect, if not Conduct JEE Mains Given the asymmetric nature of military brought out earlier in April only about 6 per cent of all chil- care and provision of hot enhance, the budgets for both dren between 6 and 23 months cooked food in schools. The and economic strengths between the two this year, to tackle this “health the crucial nutrition related crisis from becoming child in India are able to get a mini- Central Government’s direc- JEE Mains are conducted in January nations, India cannot afford an all-out rights crisis”. mum acceptable diet. Needless tive to supply dry rations or service delivery programmes conflagration at this juncture. Except for With the nationwide lockdown to say, children and women cooked food to the 11.6 crore like Anganwadi Services, and April every year. IIT admissions ground troop positions in the Himalayas, in place since March 24 from marginalised communi- children beneficiaries across Midday Meal, POSHAN are through JEE Advance, rescheduled (Unlock 1.0 for the grown-up), ties, migrant worker families, the country under the Midday Abhiyan, etc, and the condi- there is no parity in defence funding or the undivided focus of both tribal population, etc, are dis- Meal scheme is fraught with tional cash transfer interven- to August 23. But the HRD Ministry is resources. the Union and State proportionately disadvan- implementation challenges in tions like Pradhan Mantri thinking of postponing JEE Mains Governments’ machinery has taged in this regard. The 15th different States. Even in States Matru Vandana Yojana and been on attending to the imme- Finance Commission, taking that have taken proactive others. Further, the Union again as some states and parents want diate medical needs for Covid- cognizance of the situation, has stance in this regard, deliver- Government can also consider it put off due to Covid. This year, over 19. The apprehension is that recommended, in its 2020-21 ing supplies to remote corners relaxing some of the eligibility the crucial services like provid- report, a grant of Rs 7,735 crore of the States have proved to be norms of these schemes to 9 lakh candidates have enrolled for this ing immunisation, regular be transferred to States for the a major challenge for the extend the benefits to many test. The government has already health check-ups and supple- year 2020-21, with its first Anganwadi workers who have more. While focusing on the unlocked all services like trains, flights, mentary nutrition to children, instalment released from the been extensively involved in battle against Covid, we must pregnant women and nursing Centre by May 2020. this mammoth task. In such a not lose sight of our long- buses, malls and offices. Why is it hesi- mothers through programmes The pandemic has over- situation, there is an urgent standing fight against under- tating to conduct the exam? Moreover, like the Integrated Child stretched an already strained need for sustained nutrition and hunger. A multi- Development Services (ICDS) health infrastructure, with Government support to these sectoral concerted approach AIIMS recently conducted PG admis- huge pre-existing human vulnerable families. Further, a have taken a backseat in differ- towards nutrition at early ent parts of the country. These resource shortages, far beyond quick adaptation of the new sions test on June 11, for which nearly 2 stages of life, as endorsed in can have negative effects on its capacity. The networks of modalities of functioning for lakh candidates had appeared. If the the long-term health of chil- community health workers these Government run pro- the MOSPI 2018 report, has dren, far beyond the compre- like those associated with the grammes is vital for reaching become an undeniable impera- exam is postponed, it would mean the tive, more so than ever, to pro- hensibility of the lockdown Anganwadis (under ICDS), out to the most vulnerable risk of losing a year. phase. Globally, there is evi- Accredited Social Health women and children, solely vide a fighting chance to our dence to show that during the Activists or ASHAs (under dependent such Government children in the long battle 2014 Ebola outbreak in West National Rural Health support. against not just this present KAMALJEET MALWA, Africa, reduced access to treat- Mission) and others are under- What lies ahead pandemic but for future crises ments led to huge rise in the staffed and overburdened as There is an anticipation that as well. 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TOP NEWS OF J&K Jammu, Sunday, June 21, 2020 STATE 5 Int'l Yoga Day: J&K SLSA organises week long activities across UTs of Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh

TOP NEWS REPORT UT's of J&K and Ladakh- conduct- DLSA Anantnag on " Benefits of day through their PLVs by encour- ed by District Legal Services Yoga" . A Yoga session was also aging community participation. On JAMMU, JUNE 21: Under the Authorities and their Para Legal organized for beginners at ADR the occasion a video clip created visionary guidance of Justice Gita Volunteers. Centre, Anantnag. with the help of Yoga instructor Mittal, Chief Justice J&K High District Legal Services Yoga Day was also observed by Ms. Madhu Sharma was circulated Court and Patron-in-Chief J&K Authority, Baramulla observed the DLSA, Samba with fervor and by PLVs in their respective vil- SLSA and the dynamic supervision day by organizing Yoga session enthusiasm in consonance with the lages highlighting the benefits of of Mr. Justice Rajesh Bindal, with students from different theme. The Para Legal Volunteers Yoga in enhancing immunity. Executive Chairman, J&K SLSA, schools, Lawyers, PLVs and staff organized Yoga demonstrations Similar activities were also "6th International Yoga Day" was members at District Court from their homes and encouraged observed by J&K SLSA today with Complex. The programme was undertaken by other District Legal the participants from communities Services Authorities of J&K and an objective to integrate the men- organized in association with to practice Yoga as a part of their tal, physical and spiritual faculties Department of Youth Services and Ladakh with the focus on immuni- daily routine for defeating diseases ty building and heath care during in the pursuit of health and overall Sports and participation certifi- and dispelling stress. An online wellness of human beings. cates were also given after the and post pandemic time. The Legal Adhering to the theme of event. At Bandipora, Yoga event Yoga workshop " Yoga Samagam" Services Authorities at district International Yoga Day, was organized by District Legal was conducted by PLV Abnee level professed the practice of 2020,"Yoga at Home, Yoga with Services Authority, Bandipora at Sharma in association with other PLVs for the purpose of harmo- Yoga, its various Aasanas and Family" in reflection of the need to SK stadium involving people from meditation as part of our daily maintain social distancing, all sections of the society. Due pre- nious performance of Yoga by the different members of the communi- work out sessions for better coordi- J&KSLSA observed the day by cautions regarding safety norms nation between mind and body.The organizing series of activities were taken and all SOP's issued by ty from their respective homes. involving persons of all age groups the concerned authorities were fol- Yoga Day was also observed by efforts received encouraging and through Yoga demonstrations, lowed strictly during the event. At DLSA Leh by way of conducting enthusiastic response from all the Lectures, Awareness sessions and Anantnag , an online awareness Yoga sessions by PLVs at various participants across both the Union Workshops across the districts of programme was organized by places. DLSA Kathua observed the Territories. World Yoga Day: 7-day Online Workshop on International Yoga Day observed Yoga, Wellness concludes at Kalakote at Pulwama, Bandipora, Budgam TOP NEWS REPORT KALAKOTE, Jun 21: The The Yoga sessions of session, Professor Govt. M. A. M College, Kalakote, Faiz Ahmed PULWAMA Jun 21: 7-day online workshop the workshop witnessed Romesh Kumar Sharma, Dr Harbajan Singh from GDC Kalakote and On the occasion of on "Yoga and Wellness" different forms of Yoga Principal GDC Kalakote, attended the event while Bhumika, GDC Kalakote, organized by GDC like "Pranayama", "Yoga highlighted all the activi- Dr. Vimal, Dr Vishal secured first, second and International Yoga Day Kalakote in collaboration nidra", "Ashtanga Yoga", ties and initiatives taken joined from USA. third position respective- various programs were with EBSB to commemo- "Tratak" besides brain- by GDC Kalakote during Later, Principal, GDC ly. organised at District level rate 6th International storming lectures by emi- the workshop. He pre- Kalakote, announced the Meanwhile, first posi- in Kashmir Division. In District Pulwama, Yoga Day, concluded nent speakers from sented an overview of all winners of all the activi- tion in collage competi- here today. Physical Education field those activities conduct- ties held during the tion was secured by the Department of Youth A total of 252 from all from all over the coun- ed during all the sessions workshop. collage by GDC Kalakote Services and Sports in col- over the country partici- try. of workshop. Srishti Rawat from Faculty, second position laboration with AYUSH pated in the workshop The sessions covered Professor Shalabh from HNB Garhwal University by Dr. Harbhajan Singh, today organized an online demonstration of Yoga and took part in many different topics like IIT Kanpur, Professor secured first position Assistant Professor, GDC events such as essay "Importance of yoga", Rahul Gupta from UGC- while Neha Sindhwal, D. Nowshera and third through zoom app, fol- competition, poster mak- "Drug abuse and Youth HRDC, JU, Dr. Aijaz A. V. (PG) College, position secured by lowing the directions and ing competition, quiz Health", "Hypokinetic Ahmed Hakak, Joint sec- Dehradun and Umang Madhotra family of the protocol regarding the competition, collage diseases and ways to retary, BOSE Srinagar, Thusoo, P. G English Ramnagar. celebration of 6th International Day of started exactly at 7o'clock the mind and body fresh making competition etc. overcome them", Professor Shujaut Kahan, Department, GCW Later, Dr. Dinesh Keeping in view the "COVID-19 and Yoga", GDC Hiranagar, Dr. Parade, secured second Kumar Sharma, Physical Yoga. The theme of this in the morning from the besides helping us to prevailing situation of "Detoxification of body Surinder Kapahi, and third position Educational Director, year's International Yoga District Administrative explore the deep myster- COVID-19, the workshop with traditional meth- Department of respectively in Essay GDC Kalakote and also Day has been YOGA Complex lawns. ies of nature. Earlier, Department of Similar program was was organised on the ods", "Nutrition for opti- Agriculture, Dr. Competition. the convener of the @HOME AND YOGA WITH FAMILY Youth Services and Sports organised in district official Facebook page of mum health" etc. Jasvinder Singh, In Poster Competition, workshop presented vote GDC kalakote. During the valedictory Assistant Professor, Surbhi Raina from GDC of thanks. Deputy Commissioner, during the week long pro- Budgam where ADMO Dr Raghav Langer, other gramme imparted the (District AYUSH Officer) District officers, Public, awareness of the day to Budgam in coordination JKSDM organises online Students and employees General public and urged with Department of DDC Pulwama distributed 21 Motorized performed Yoga Asnas them to connect with the Youth Services and Sports with their families programme for perform- under full support of Yoga session; participants through Zoom app. ing Yoga Asnas at their District administration Tricycles among Specially abled Persons The symbolic yoga homes. celebrated 6th Meanwhile, District International Yoga day PULWAMA, Jun 21: demonstrations were per- from across J&K attend formed at DPL, District Development today. District Development Hospital, District Commissioner Bandipora The event was conduct- SRINAGAR, Jun 21: other techniques to tackle Commissioner Pulwama Jammu and Kashmir Skill issues related to anxiety, fit- Dr. Raghav Langer here Correctional Home, Ravinder Kumar led the ed via Zoom App to Development Mission ness etc,” said an official of today provided Quarantine Centres, celebrations of the avoided gathering due to International Yoga Day prevailing situation (JKSDM), to commemorate JKSDM. motorised tricycles to 21 Orphanage Center and Social Welfare Office fol- by practicing yoga at arised by COVID-19. International Yoga Day, Neelam, a participant, Differently Abled Persons lowing the entire Sop’s Mini-Secretariat Officers and officials of organized an online Yoga said that the relaxation belonging to BPL category program which was attend- techniques have a proven and having more than with limited number of Bandipora. AYUSH (ISM) ed by 102 candidates from positive effect on mind as 40% disability in lower participants. The programme was Department Budgam and Speaking on the occa- attended by international other citizens participated across Jammu and well as body and I am try- limbs. that the motorised cases during lockdown, sion, Deputy kick boxing champion in the programme. Kashmir. ing to take maximum bene- The distribution camp Tricycles will empower thereby reducing penden- Commissioner said that Tajamul Islam, Officers of Further general aware- Under its phase-wise fit from the program. was organized by Social the people with special cy to zero. amidst global pandemic Department of ISM and ness was given regarding COVID-19 special Skill Under the COVID-19 Welfare Department, at needs and would include DDC also appreciated the International Yoga Youth Service and Sports the benefits of Yoga on Program, JKSDM is already special online program, Marakaz -e- Falah -e- them in the mainstream the efforts of department Day has been observed in while most of the officers physical and mental conducting an online pro- JKSDM through different Itfaal, Patalbagh life . in reaching out to the mar- homes and people includ- performed yoga at home health and its role in gram “Yoga for Better batches has already pro- Pulwama. He added that the ginalised and downtrod- ing students and amid COVID19 pandemic boosting immunity the Immunity and Stress vided online training to DSWO Pulwama, Dr. mobility of the specially den sections of the society Government employees protocols and connected only tool against diseases Relief” for the youth of 1061 candidates on various Mukhtar Ahmad, TSWO challenged people would during lockdown. have participated online with through video con- like COVID-19. J&K. skill sets such as cyber secu- Pulwama, Superintendent be pivotal in earning sus- Moreover free masks were to maintain social distanc- ferencing as per the Yoga is a spiritual disci- The participants per- rity, GST, tailoring skills MFI , Patalbagh besides tainable livelihoods with- distributed among the ing norms. He said that Common Yoga Protocol pline based on an formed yoga under the (Masks & PPEs), internet all officials of Mahila out inconvenience. participants, attendants Yoga is an International issued by the Ministry of extremely subtle science, expert guidance of Anuja web designing, front office Shakti Kendra and district DDC hailed the func- and employees of the acclaimed practice and AYUSH, Government of which focuses on bring- Jasrotia, Art of Living Yoga operations in hospitality and tehsil Social welfare tioning of the Social department. connects the physical self India, in consonance with ing harmony between Faculty and Co-founder of sector, beauty makeup etc. offices were present on the Welfare Department and It is pertinent to mention with spiritual self. the theme “Yoga@Home mind and body and is an Ajyoga. Given the positive occasion. said the department has that the Motorised He added that the dif- and Yoga with family”. invaluable ancient Indian “Stress management has response of the partici- While interacting with worked tirelessly during Tricycles were sponsored ferent Asnas are effective Speaking on the occa- practice Which has many societal, familial and pants, the JKSDM is also media persons, DDC com- the pandemic and provid- by J&K Rehabilitation in coordinating the sense sion DC Bandipora proven benefits on gener- individual benefits and planning to conduct further plimented the Social ed pension to 40239 pen- Council a Government organs and results in bet- Ravinder Kumar said al health and immunity considering the same, the stress management ses- Welfare Department for sioners in a time bound organisation which is at ter health outcomes with- Yoga is beautiful weapon enhancement, along with Mission introduced the sions involving experts organizing the distribu- manner. He further added forefront in the empower- out any economic input. to fight the disease. He its globally accepted role stress management pro- from psychological and fit- tion camp for Specially that department has sanc- ment of Persons with The live demonstration also added that it keeps as a stress buster. gram involving yoga and ness related fields. Abled Persons. He said tioned 4808 new pension Disabilities. Covid-19: 11 discharged, DDC Doda inaugurates Water storage Pond BGSBU Celebrates 6th after recovery from International Yoga Day (Bowli), community hall in Bhaderwah area AZAD HUSSAIN TOP NEWS REPORT SKIMS Bemina DODA Jun 21: District RAJOURI, Jun 21: The 6th International Yoga Day was Development Commissioner, Dr celebrated by Baba Ghulam Shah Badshah University, TOP NEWS REPORT Sagar D Doifode visited Drudhu Rajouri with greater zeal and fervor. On the occasion a SRINAGAR, Jun 21: Eleven more COVID-19 patients area of Bhaderwah and inaugurated national webinar on Importance of Yoga in Mitigating admitted in SKIMS Hospital Bemina for treatment after Water Storage Pond (Bowli) with Depression during COVID-19 was organized as part of testing positive at various referral centres were dis- park and a community hall at Nai international Yoga day celebrations 2020. Prof. Javed charged today the 21th of June, 2020 after successful Basti constructed by the RDD Musarrat, vice Chancellor, BGSBU inaugurated the completion of treatment and testing negative before dis- department. charge. They include Two (02) from Srinagar, Eight (08) webinar. In his address, Prof. Musarrat emphasized on The development of water pond from Budgam, and One (01) from Shopian. With this the the importance of yoga for physical, mental and spiritu- number of COVID-19 recovered patient's moves to 404 was taken up under B2V with the al health. Prof. Musarrat said that the potential health out of total COVID positive admitted patients numbering total approved cost of Rs 3.30 lakh benefits of yoga include –stress reduction and improved 518 till date. The recovery rate at present is more than including 14th FC and a community fitness. Prof. Musarrat Said that Yoga is an ancient phys- 77.9% with four fatalities; the mortality rate is 0.77%. hall under CDF and MP Lad ical, mental and spiritual practice that originated in The treated patients include COVID positive patients scheme. India. Recognizing its universal appeal, the United admitted for maternity care wherein till date 34 deliver- The DDC directed the RD depart- Nations in 2014 proclaimed, 21 June as the International ies of COVID positive pregnant ladies including 18 major ment to further beautify the park as Day of Yoga, he added. surgeries (LSCS) for child birth have been done. it is the main attraction for the local On the occasion Prof. Musarrat highlighted the rele- Besides this, the COVID Testing Lab at SKIMS people. He also asked them to com- ures for which they were penal- ADC Bhaderwah, Rakesh Kumar, vance of this year’s International Yoga Day theme, Medical College Hospital, Bemina is conducting more plete the other B2V projects across than 500 Tests daily and till date 18710 tests have been ized.Various vehicles were also chal- CEO BDA Dr Rajinder Khajuria, ‘Yoga at home, yoga with family’. Prof. B.R. Sharma, conducted. the block on priority basis. laned for violating the seating proto- BDO Bhaderwah Tahir Malik, Dean, faculty of Health and wellness, Sri Sri University Keeping in view the career of students pursing MBBS Meanwhile, the DDC also inspect- col and other important guidelines Sarpanch Drudhu panchayat Delivered the keynote address. Prof. Sharma and Post-Graduation, the Faculty is continuously taking ed various shops along the highway issued by the district administration besides other officials of the admin- Highlighted the importance of Yoga for Physical, online classes as per the roster and actively involved in and found various shop owners vio- to combat the spread of corona virus istration were also present on the Mental and Spiritual wellbeing. He said that Yoga is the exam related work following all SOPs. lating the Social distancing meas- infection. occasion. balancing of body, mind and soul. New Top News June 21 2020.qxd 6/21/2020 7:45 PM Page 6

TOP NEWS OF J&K 6 STATE Jammu, Sunday, June 21, 2020 Sixth International Day of Yoga marked with low key TOP NEWS REPORT yoga sessions were also organised at the Bhawan and locals participated in the programme and performed Bhairon as part of the celebration of International Yoga various Yoga exercises with social distancing norms. JAMMU, Jun 21: To mark the sixth International Day Day. Speaking on the occasion, District Youth Services and of Yoga, several social and political organizations organ- In view of the present situation due to Covid-19, the Sports officer, Ashok Gandotra gave a brief description ized yoga programmes abiding by the social distancing employees of the Board and their families also per- to the participants about the importance of yoga for norms here on Sunday. Due to outbreak of COVID 19 formed yoga at their homes. good physical and mental health and to lead a life free On the occasion of International Yoga Day BJP Talab from depressions. Tillo Mandal Organised a programme at Ward No 41. Additional Deputy Commissioner Rajouri, Sher Singh The programme was organized under the presidentship who was also the Chief Guest on the occasion while of Keshav Chopra President BJP Talab Tillo Mandal. speaking during the programme said that Yoga is a Former BJP President Sat Sharma CA, Muncipal remedial measure in this stressful and fast-moving life Councillor Ward 41 Sanjay Baru, Addl. Publicity where every person is suffering from stress and the art Secretary JKUT BJP Ayodhya Gupta, JMC Chairman and of practising yoga helps in controlling an individual's Muncipal Councilor Ward 12 Jeet Angral, In-charge mind, body and soul and helps in exhaling the negative Department of Training BJP Parneesh Mahajan were energy and thus aids in managing stress and anxiety and among the prominent who attend the programme. keeps a person relaxed. Speaking on the occasion, Sat Sharma said that Yoga is While highlighting the significance of practising Yoga an invaluable gift of India's ancient Tradition and it's ori- Bhanu Pratap, advocate Gulshan Kumar, advocate amid COVID19, he said that Yoga can play an important gin was over 6000 years ago in India and Aims to inte- Iftekhar Ahmed Bazmi, some other members of the Bar role in keeping the body fit amid CoronaVirus pandem- grate the body and the mind he Further said. Association Poonch, Staff members of the District courts ic. He also said that a holistic approach to health and Sanjay Baru and Keshav Chopra emphasized on the and Para Legal volunteers participated. well-being gained by the practice of Yoga is critical now importance of Yoga in our Day To Day Life, yoga Is Advocate Bhanu Pratap highlighted the importance of as the COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted lives, created Above religion, caste colour gender and region it's above yoga particularly to reduce the anxiety, depression, loneliness and has led to increased anxiety caused by everything, to save our life from Covid 19 we need to stress. He said that yoga is being adopted by most of the economic difficulties, fear of illness and worry about perform Yoga on daily basis. institutions as a stress management tool and advise that loved ones. He appealed to the people, especially youth, Ayodhya Gupta and Jeet Angral said that everyday is yoga should be performed by every individual everyday to adopt Yoga in their routine life as mental health is the pandemic, this year's International Day of Yoga was a yoga day and to keep our body fit and healthy we must to remain mentally and physically fit. basis of strong physical health which is a prerequisite for marked with low key. perform yoga on regular basis. Government Degree College (GDC) Nowshera under peace and prosperity of a society. Jugal Kishore Sharma Member of Parliament BJP Lok Munish Gupta Mandal General Secretary Started the the aegis of Higher Education Department J&K Govt. In compliance with the guidelines issued by the Sabha Jammu Poonch performed Yoga with his wife and Proceedings of the programme and Vinod Wazir organized series of activities to celebrate "International Ministry of AYUSH and on the directions of the Deputy children at Home in Jammu. Mandal General Secretary presented vote of thanks. Day of Yoga-2020". The purpose of events was to make Commissioner Rajouri, Mohammad Nazir Sheikh and Jugal said that yoga is the Prime way to remain fit. He Raghubir Kumar, Rajesh Saini, Dr Surjeet Singh, Asha aware students and public about the relevance of yoga, under the overall supervision of the Nodal officer OSC, said that Yoga is the gift of our ancient holy books and Sharma, Deepak Kumar, Munish Gupta, Vinod Wazir, its positive impact on general health & its globally Bilal Rashid Mir, the One-Stop Centre for women sages. We can read from our history and it will reveal accepted role as a stress reliever. Rajouri celebrated 6th International Yoga Day here at that most of the diseases were get cured from Yoga Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) of GDC, Ward No.06 Nowshera town Tehsil of Rajouri District Asans.Every person now a days is suffering from exer- Nowshera organized three national level events i.e with the theme, "Yoga at Home, Yoga with Family". tion, excess work load and fatigue resulting to suffer Poster/Painting Competition on Yoga, Essay Writing Scores of women present on the occasion participated from diseases like constipation, dipression and diabetics Competition for Yoga Awareness and Two- Minute in the programme and performed various yoga exercis- etc. Member of Parliament said that while performing Video Competition on Yoga Asanas, from 17th of June es like Pranayams, Anayams, Kapalbhati etc. Social dis- Yog asanas we can cure such diseases without any med- 2020 to 21st of June 2020. Students of various colleges tancing measures were properly followed during the ication. across the country had participated in these events with programme. Jugal said that by the deeds of our Prime Minister great zeal and enthusiasm. In Poster/Painting competi- Administrator OSC Rajouri, Nitu Sharma highlighted Narendra Modi the whole world is today celebrating tion on Yoga, Shuvam Mankota of GDC Nowshera and sixth International Yoga Day. Due to Corona Pandemic Sanjeev Choudhary of GDC ,Nowshera shared the 1st and Lockdown is also directed by our Prime Minister to Position while 2nd position was clinched by Romani perform Yoga at home. Panooch & Parul Sharma of GDC, Billawar. 3rd Position Member of Parliament appealed to the masses to obey was secured by Ankush Bhardwaj & Indu of GDC the guidelines given by Ministry of Health to save them- Nowshera. selves from COVID-19 and also advised to spare some In two-minute video competition on Yoga Asanas, morning time early morning to get blessings of nature & Satish Sharma of GDC, Kathua bagged the 1st position, perform Yoga Daily to remain physically fit. Atul Bakshi, Geeta Sodhi, Paramjeet, Reena Gupta, while 2nd position was clinched by Raksha Lalotra of Performing yoga could achieve greater success in Sunita Koul, Anil Angral, Sahil Koul, Bablu Chand and GDC (women), Kathua and 3rd position was secured by fighting the novel coronavirus as it boosts the immune Jatin Sethi were also present. Aman Gupta of GDC, Billawar. In Essay Writing With an aim and continuous efforts to promote the Competition for Yoga Awareness various college stu- cycling culture for better health and environment, mem- dents had participated. The result of this competition bers of Bicycle for Change Group participated in the 50 will be declared on 22nd of June 2020. The events were KM ride with full enthusiasm. conducted by Prof. Mukesh Kumar, IQAC Coordinator The ride started from Kathua stadium and passed with the support of IQAC members. through Kalibari, Pallimorh, Barnoti, Rajbagh, Channi, Red Ribbon Club(RRC) of GDC, Nowshera organized Chadwal and culminated at Dreamland Park. "National Level Collage Making Contest" in which 90 Those who took part in the ride included Sunil participants including students from 25 Colleges and Sharma, Prakhar Baskotra, Avinash Singh Chib, Vishal Universities, teachers, Army and Air force personnel as Sharma, Arush Mansotra, Abhinav Singh, Adv Rahul, well as ex-servicemen demonstrated various " Yoga Lokesh Sharma, Shubum Sharma, Shivam Singh, Annan Asanas" during the event. A. Muthu Vijayan(12th class) Sharma, Vikas Singh, Sandeep Sharma, Varun Pathak, of Mahatnya Alagar Koil, School, Tamil Nadu, Saksham Sahil Sharma, Bharat, Mitul Mahajan, Rahul Sharma, Kesar(9th Class) of MHAC Nagbani, Jammu & Vishal Pankaj Spolia, Sharang Dev Singh, Maninder Pal Singh, Singh Andotra of GDC, Billawar shared the 1st position, Deepak, Suraj Singh, Vinit and Rohit Gupta. while Susheel Sharma(Sr. Lect.) of GHSS, Taryath and system. There are many Yoga Asanas that boost the Coordinator of Bicycle for Change, Sunil Sharma said Baviya Mahajan of GDCW, Kathua clinched the 2nd endocrine system, strengthening the thyroid and adre- that the main object of the program is to sensitize the Position and Komal Manhas of GDC, Akhnoor secured the stress-relieving and health building aspects of yoga nal glands, as well as the liver. community about the benefits of Yoga and cycling. He the 3rd Position. The event was organized by Prof. Pooja and also briefed about the need to adopt Yoga in their This was stated by Yudhvir Sethi, J&K BJP Vice further added that while adopting Yoga and cycling, we Devi, Nodal Officer, RRC. daily routine and make it a habit to perform the exercis- President while speaking at the sixth International Day make our body mentally and physically fit. On the other National Service Scheme (NSS) Unit in collaboration es. of Yoga. Sethi along with party workers performed Yoga side, he said that suicidal attempts by the youth for the with Department of Physical Education and Sports She also said that Yoga is the need of the hour in the Aasans at Purani Mandi area of Jammu city. last couple of days are a serious concern. He appealed organized a quiz competition on "Yoga & Sports" in prevailing condition due to COVID19 as it boosts the A good number of prominent persons enthusiastically the youth to adopt Yoga and cycling which helps to which Iftar Ahmed of Govt. PG College, Rajouri bagged immunity of a person and it is well known to all of us attended the programme while observing the social dis- 1st position, while Sakal Sharma, Sonia Choudhary and that a person with stronger immunity can fight better tancing. The gathering as usual would have been much Amandeep Kour of GDC, Nowshera shared 2nd with coronavirus than the person having weak immuni- higher with excellent participation but due to COVID 19 Position and Sandeep Kour ofGDC, Nowshera secured ty. pandemic the event was marked with low key. 3rd position. The event was organized by Dr. Akhil NCC Cadets of APS Kaluchak wholeheartedly ren- Sethi asserted that hormonal balance is key to improv- Khajuria, HOD, Physical Education & sports and Prof. dered their services thereby enabling "International ing immunity. "A person with strong immunity has Gurjeet Singh, Programme officer, NSS Unit. Yoga Day" celebrations. greater success in fighting the COVID-19 infection. Online Yoga Session was conducted from 6.30 am to The Cadets under the guidance of NCC Staff per- Practicing yoga is best suited during the pandemic formed Yoga at their respective homes. The purpose was because it manages physical and mental issues," he said. to acquaint them and make them experience the He also greeted people on International Yoga Day and unprecedented benefits of yoga. asked them to adopt yoga as an integral part of life for their physical and mental well being. As a part of the celebrations, the students sent their Sethi said that observing of International Yoga Day videos and photographs to the teachers thereby aston- marks an universal acknowledgement of the virtues of ishing the facilitators with their adroitness and dexterity. Yoga and lauded the initiatives of Prime Minister The students proved that they not only excel in aca- Narendra Modi for taking yoga to the United Nations demics, but also shine in exhibiting their skills by their and giving it an international status. He said Yoga can creative presentation. help in managing the stress which is very much preva- Govt Degree College Thathri celebrated yoga week by lent in present day and it helps to promote health and make you stress-free. organising inter college online series of events. Students peace of mind. As a part of 'International Yoga Day', a yoga program of UG level from the entire UT of Jammu and Kashmir While highlighting the importance of Yoga for healthy was organized by Nat Manch and Jammu Kashmir participated in the events. mind and body, Sethi said that Yoga is an invaluable gift Brahman Sabha under the directions of Tarun Sharma, Department of English and Urdu in collaboration with of India's ancient tradition and it embodies unity of President of Nat Manch. Department of Environmental Science under the super- mind and body. This yoga day was done keeping in mind the norms of vision of Prof Anoj Kumar, Dr Zahoor Din, Prof Sethi said that people have realized the benefits social distance and using masks. The message has been Muzaffar Ahamed and Dr Vijay organised the Essay of Yoga unprecedentedly for their physical, mental given to the whole world and the whole country that 7.00 am on 21st of June 2020 to celebrate International Writing Competition. health and positive behaviour in our society which is they should adopt yoga in their lives and protect them- Day of Yoga through Google Meet in which staff mem- The theme of the essay was Yoga the key to wellness in crucial to the challenges of present times. He appealed to selves. Do whatever yoga does not touch it, become a bers of GDC, Nowshera had participated. The event was which the first position was secured by Shaid Saleem the people of Jammu and Kashmir Union Territory to disease yogi, become a holy person, make life meaning- organized under the guidance of Yoga Instructor Dr. from GDC Thathri second by Parul Sharma from GDC ful. In the form of yoga, a person's immunity from coro- Akhil Khajuria with his supporting team. Billawar and the third position was secured by Rubia na and other diseases builds and when your immunity is Intra-College Essay writing competition on the theme Naz from GDC Thathri. strong you can avoid all the corona virus and other dis- "Yoga, Key to Wellness" was organized in which various The next event i.e. Poster Making and vedio making eases. students of college had participated. The name of topper was also organised under the convenorship of Prof. At the end of the program, Tarun Sharma paid tribute will be submitted to Govt. PG College for Women, Shamboo Nath NSS Programme Officer in collaboration to the brave martyrs and also thanked the students who Gandhi Nagar for Divisional Level Competition organ- with Department of English, in which first position was were connected through him online. ized by Higher Education Department, J&K. secured by Assia Banoo student of 4th semester from BJP District President Ganderbal Gh Hassan Rather All the events were organized under the guidance and GDC Thathri, whereas second and third position was celebrated International Yoga Day by performing yoga supervision of Dr. Surinder Kumar, Principal, GDC, secured by Nikhil and Meenakshi students of 2nd and Aasans at home. Nowshera. He also motivated and encouraged the facul- 4th semester from GDC Thathri. Rather in his message stressed on the importance of ty members that despite of the constraints and restric- yoga, which he said is the most valuable gift of our tions necessitated by Corona Pandemic, International The third event i.e. Asana session, in which Principal ancient tradition. He described great physical, mental Day of Yoga (IDY) should have to be celebrated in such Govt. Degree College Thathri briefed about the yogic and spiritual benefits to the yoga practice and exhorted a creative and innovative way that the norms of social exercises on the health of individuals and thereafter held to inculcate the habit of practicing yoga in our daily life. distancing are strictly observed and safety of the partici- a long practice session with demonstration of Asanas. obey the guidelines given by Ministry of Health to save He also stressed the nation to maintain social distance, pants is not compromised. Angrez Singh, PTI conducted the practice session themselves from COVID19. united to defeat all it may be disease or enemies of the The District Administration Rajouri under the overall along with some NSS volunteers and faculty of the col- As part of celebration of the 6th International Day of country. supervision of the Deputy Commissioner Rajouri, lege, where he introduced the participants to Yoga, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board organised District Legal Services Authority Poonch organised a Mohammad Nazir Sheikh on Sunday celebrated the 6th Yogaasanas, Kapalbhati, Parnayama and meditation. Yoga Asanas and Pranayam at its Sports Complex at yoga camp to mark the International Yoga Day, in the International Yoga Day with the theme, "Yoga at Home, Besides this e-certificates were given to all those stu- Katra by maintaining adequate social distancing. premises of District Court Poonch. Yoga with Family". dents who participated in the series of events. Employees of the Board and sports persons of the In this camp Chairman District Legal Services The main programme was organised at Dak Bungalow Principal GDC Thathri Prof Basharat Iqbal highly Sports Complex performed a series of Asanas and Authority Poonch, Madan Lal, Secretary District Legal Rajouri in the morning hours where Government offi- praised the efforts of the organising team and the partic- pranayam under the supervision of yoga experts. The Services Authority Poonch Javed Rana Hakla, advocate cials, members from civil society, women, youth and ipants of the events. New Top News June 21 2020.qxd 6/21/2020 7:45 PM Page 7

TOP NEWS OF J&K Jammu, Sunday, June 21, 2020 STATE / Advt / Contd... 7 Indians will reply firmly against every Dr Jitendra reviews COVID status, healthcare betrayal of China & Pakistan: Raina facility in 'Aspirational' districts TOP NEWS REPORT launched by BJYM J&K garnered sup- TOP NEWS REPORT JAMMU, Jun 21: BJYM (JKUT) organ- port and appreciation from every section Bharat coverage of nearly ized a mega virtual rally (Yuva Samvad) of the society in which more than 1500 NEW DELHI, June 21: 100% and 85% respective- which was inaugurated by(JKUT) BJP units were given to needy people and Union Minister of State ly. In addition, Gwalpora President Ravinder Raina in presence of also to blood banks in entire state which (Independent Charge) district had within six President BJYM J&K Arundev Singh, were facing acute shortage of Blood units Development of North months, raised its rating Yuva morcha Prabhari Ajay Pargal and due to the drop in voluntary blood dona- Eastern Region (DoNER), from position 68 to posi- BJYM Gen. Sect. Kapil Chib and Anuj tion amid the Covid 19 scare. MoS PMO, Personnel, tion 16 in the All-India Bharti which was kicked off after paying Arundev Singh, while addressing the Public Grievances, list of 150 Aspirational warm tributes to Martyrs of GALWAN virtual rally, said that such rallies had Pensions, Atomic Energy Districts. Valley. The rally hotspots were also been planned because of the COVID-19 and Space, Dr Jitendra In spite of the issues of established across every organizational pandemic and the need to maintain social Singh today reviewed the connectivity, Dr Jitendra district of BJP across J&K where youth distancing while informing the common COVID status and health- Singh said, the North watched it live while maintaining social masses about the deeds done by BJYM care facility in Eastern States had per- distancing norms and it was also J&K in the last few months for the benefit "Aspirational" districts formed fairly well in streamed live across all social media of the society and also appraised the peo- with special focus on managing the Corona cri- platforms of BJYM J&K. ple about the work done by BJYM during North East. He also dis- sis. He said, certain issues While addressing the virtual rally, this pandemic and some Historic deci- closed that in the wake of were brought to his Ravinder Raina said that sions taken by the government over last COVID pandemic, the notice, like, for example, Communication is the essence of exis- one year right from Be it the withdrawal Ministry of North East inadequacies in the list of tence for any political party. It is an effec- of 370, Ram Mandir decision, CAA, (DoNER) has decided to potential beneficiaries of tive tool to reach out to people with the scrapping of SRO-202 or providing reser- sanction Rs.190 crore for trict of the country in the States of Assam, released Rs.25 crore as an Ayushman Bharat and works done by BJP for the overall devel- vation to residents of International bor- augmentation of health- given indicators, he Arunachal Pradesh, immediate assistance for the cost of the Golden opment of the UT of Jammu and der and Pahari people of J&K .Even ini- care facility in the eight added. Meghalaya, Manipur, gap-funding. This was Card which, he said, shall Kashmir. He stated that the nationalist tiatives during the time of Covid19 the North Eastern States, par- An important experi- Sikkim, Mizoram and later followed by the be taken up with appro- youth of J&K has contributed whole Gareeb Kalyan Yogna ,Financial pack- ticularly for developing ence from the COVID Nagaland, while the pro- option to avail from over priate authorities. heartedly towards the nation building as ages and the commitment for Atma infrastructure for man- pandemic, said Dr posal from the eighth Rs. 500 crore North East Secretary DoNER and well defending it successfully and giving Nirbhar Bharat are part of a larger agement of infectious dis- Jitendra Singh, is that in State of Tripura was Special Infrastructure senior officials of the befitting reply to the anti nationals resid- thought of BJP government to make India eases. future, pre-emptive pre- awaited. Development Scheme Ministry as well as senior ing within and outside our nation on a self reliant manufacturing hub of the Addressing a Virtual paredness for epidemic Dr Jitendra Singh (NEISDS) fund. officials of all the eight every front. He further appraised view- world. He concluded by assuring the meeting, attended by the and infection was imper- recalled that long before Dr Jitendra Singh also States of the North ers about the relief work done by BJP viewers that BJYM J&K will continue to Health Secretaries as well ative for optimum health- the lockdown, in the very complemented the Eastern region offered and especially BJYM J&K in entire UT contribute towards the nation building as Deputy care. Considering this, he early stage of impending Aspirational Districts of their inputs, based on the during ongoing Covid19 pandemic like and raising the voice of the youth across Commissioners and said, the Ministry of Corona pandemic, the Goalpara and Dhubri in experience of healthcare distribution of ration , prepared food, various platforms and also thanked the Health officials of the 14 North East (DoNER) has Ministry of North East Assam for having management in the last masks, sanitizers etc among the needy fellow workers of BJP, BJYM J&K and Aspirational districts of given the North Eastern (DoNER) had promptly achieved Ayushman two months. and deprived class of the society, more- common masses for their undiverted Northeast, Dr Jitendra States the option to send over the blood donation campaign support in these trouble times. Singh said, the concept of proposals for health relat- OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER, TLMD-V,JKPT- Aspirational District was ed projects to be funded CL,AMBEDKAR CHOWK JAMMU (J&K) based on 49 key indica- upto over Rs. 500 crore tors, of which the status Email ID: [email protected]/FAX: 0191-2437028 Kavinder practices Yoga at home from North East Special No: TLMD-V/J/835 Dated-17-06-2020 of healthcare was an Infrastructure TOP NEWS REPORT important component. Development Scheme SHORT TERM NOTICE INVITING QUOTATIONS JAMMU, Jun 31: In keep- Through a scientifically (NEISDS), under Ministry The Executive Engineer, TLMD-V, JKPTCL, Jammu for and on behalf of the Lt. ing with this year’s theme designed mechanism, of DoNER. Accordingly, Governor of U.T. of Jammu & Kashmir invites sealed Quotations affixed with revenue ‘Yoga@Home and Yoga each Aspirational District he said, proposals have stamp of Rs. 5/- from approved, authorised dealers/Suppliers for urgent supply of with family’ due to the out- was to focus on improv- been received from the refilling of fire extinguisher in order to avoid any hazard/mishaps due to onset of peak break of COVID-19, senior ing these key indicators CORRECTION and raise its rating viz-a- summer seasonat various running Grid stations as per terms and conditions men- BJP leader and Ex-Deputy I Prathama Sharma W/o viz the best performing tioned below. The quotations in the formatted form shall reach the office of the CM Kavinder Gupta today Mukar Lal R/O Khatana district of the State and Executive Engineer, TLMD-V, JKPTCL within one week after the publication of notice led the celebrations of Palmar Tehsil & District International Day of Yoga the best performing dis- in newspaper. The received quotations shall be opened in the office of the Executive India strong and united, would either make Jammu Kishtwar applying for cor- at home as per the Engineer, TLMD-V, JKPTCLafter three working days. the BJP leader said. “He and Kashmir an integral rection of my name which Common Yoga Protocol TERMS AND CONDITIONS will continue to inspire us part of India or else he NOTICE is wrongly written as issued by Union Ministry 1. The quotationer shall submit copy of valid registration certificate /GST/PAN/TAN. and give us strength to would sacrifice his life and I, Bharti Puri W/o Sh. Prathama Devi Sharma of AYUSH. He practiced 2. The quotations should be sent by registered post or can be delivered personally serve the country selfless- Finally, this heroic son of Rohit Puri House No 39 instead of Prathama yoga along with the peo- in the office of the Executive Engineer, TLMD-V, JKPTCL within one week after ly,” he added. After Mother Earth took his last Ward No 11 Moh.Pandita Sharma in my Board doc- ple, who had come to his the publishing the notice in news paper during office hours. The quotations Mukherjee died in J&K breath in Jammu on 23 Poonch have applied to uments in Session 1978 residence here, by main- received after expiry of prescribed date and time will not be entertained. under mysterious circum- June the following year, V.C.JDA Jammu for (Oct- Nov) Roll No. 20919 taining social distancing in 3. The rates should be quoted only for the items specified in the list. The stances on June 23, 1953, fulfilling his words. Gupta change of my name as from Govt. Girls Hr. view of the challenging sit- brand/make/model/warranty period should be maintained again each item quot- the whole country continued on saying that Bharti Sehgal W/o uation caused by coron- Secondary School demanded an inquiry but Balidan Diwas should pay Sh.Rohit Puri, any person ed for the supply. avirus. On the occasion, Kishtwar. the then Congress govern- soulful tribute across the having any objection can 4. The rates quoted should be inclusive of all taxes and duties and shall not be high- Gupta called upon the peo- Objections if any may be ment at the Centre had not nation especially in all er than MRP/market rates. ple of J&K to practice yoga contact V.C.JDA Jammu conveyed to the con- bothered to order a probe, parts of J&K to acknowl- 5. 90% payment will be made online/RTGS in the bank account after receipt of daily to lead a healthy and with in seven days from cerned authorities with in Gupta regretted. He said edge the sacrifice of Dr. material and verified by the concerned officer and 10% shall be credited to the stress-free life. “By practic- the publication of this seven (07) days from the Mukherjee would continue Shyama Prasad account after successful operation of below mentioned items for two months. ing yoga daily for a few notice. publication of this Notice. to be a guiding force for the Mookherjee. 6. The item must be free from any defect. If at any time the concerned officer feels minutes, people can stay fit generations to come. that supplied item is not as per specifications/relevant standard the same has to and lead a disease- free Gupta said Dr. Shyama DEPARTMENT OF FOOD, CIVIL SUPPLIES AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS replace by the quoatationer immediately. life,” he asserted. He said Prasad, a true servant of 7. The Department reserves the right to accept or reject any or all the items of quo- people across the world OFFICE OF THE ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, JAMMU RURAL-I humanity, believed that tations without assigning any reason what so ever. had adopted yoga and DC OFFICE COMPLEX, WAZARAT ROAD, JAMMU Jammu and Kashmir is an FORMAT OF QUOTATION benefitted immensely from Ph: 0191-2547708 [email protected] integral part of India. At it. PUBLIC NOTICE S. Item Unit Unit rate (Rs.) in the time of independence, Gupta also remembered Subject: Inclusion of 'Nomadic Families under NFSA Portal No. figures including there was a separate consti- Jan Sangh founder Dr. This is to inform that the Administrative Department vide letter No. FCS&C/ all taxes tution of Jammu and Shyama Prasad Food/107/2016-I dated 20/05/2020 communicated by the Directorate of FCS&CA 1 Refill DCP type Capacity 10kg No's Kashmir, due to which it Mookherjee on his 67th Jammu vide letter No. DFCSCAJ/P&S/2020-21/Nomadic/695-98 dated 20/05/2020 2 Refill CO2 type Capacity 9Kg No's was isolated from India. Balidan Divas, which falls 3 Refill CO2 type Capacity 4.5KG No's Dr. Shyama Prasad not has accorded approval to the inlusion of Nomadic families on NFSA Portal under on June 23, and paid him 4 Refill DCP type Capacity 25KG No's only talked about merging PHH Category. Accordingly, all the Nomadic Families putting up in areas falling under glowing tributes along 5 Refill DCP type Capacity 50KG No's Jammu and Kashmir with the jurisdiction or Tehsil Supply Officers of Akhnoor, Bhalwal, Dansal, Chowki with others who were with 6 New mechanical foam type capacity 50 litres No's the country, but also Choura, Khour and Marh are requested to submit the declaration Forms complete in 7 Hose pipe M/Foam fire cylinder 50 Litre No's him. He termed Mukherjee strongly advocating the all respects to their respective TS0 Office preferably within 7 days from the date of 8 Hose pipe DCP type Fire Extinguisher 50KG No's a devout patriot, reformer abolition of Article 370. In putaication of this notice so that their data could be uploaded on Departmental Portal 9 Refill ABC Fire Cylinder Multipurpose 5KG No's and proud nationalist who August 1952, Dr. Shyama and Ration Cards could be issued to them. 10 Refill Foam type Fire Extinguisher suitable for A and B, had devoted his life for Prasad, who had advocat- Sd/- close of fire, each of 50 Kg capacity. No's India’s unity and integrity. ed to reunite all the coun- Sonam Verma (KAS) Mookherjee laid down his Sd/- trymen in his huge general DIP/J-1517/20 Assistant Director life for the cause of the DIP/J-520-P/20 Executive Engineer, in Jammu, said that he Date: 20 Jun 2020 FCS&CA, Jammu Rural-1 nation. He wanted to make Date: 20 Jun 2020 TLMD-V, Jammu. From Page: 1

Mohammed militant's possession in boycott the use of made in china items at Oil PSUs Indian Oil Corp (IOC), Bharat 3 LeT associates Kulgam. It has been seen that Jaish mili- all levels. high after rates hiked for Petroleum Corp Ltd (BPCL) and tants carry M4 rifles. An M4 rifle was The other members who attended the Hindustan Petroleum Corp Ltd (HPCL), arrested in Sopore, pistol recovered in yesterday's shooting of telephonic conversation meeting included 15th day in a row; petrol instead of passing on the excise duty hikes Pakistani drone," Kumar said. "'Ali bhai' Prof Yudhvir Singh Corporator, Surinder to customers, adjusted them against the recovered was mentioned in the intercepts of Kathua Singh Kala President Vegetable and Fruit up 35 paise fall in the retail rates that was warranted incident. When we checked records, we Association J&K, Paramajeet Singh Raina because of a decline in international oil He said an FIR under relevant section of found that a Pakistani militant, Furkan, Ex-Corporator, Raja Singh Sarpanch prices to fresh highs. Petrol price too is at prices to two-decade lows. law has been registered in Police Station is active in Pulwama. The M4 rifle might member DGPC Jammu, Charanjeet Singh a two-year high. International oil prices have since Bomie and investigation has been taken have been brought for Furkan by the retired SDM, Rajinder Singh General Prior to the current rally, the peak rebounded and oil firms are now adjusting up. "More arrests are expected in coming Pakistani drone," he said. Secretary Shiromani Akali Dal J&K, diesel rates had touched was on October retail rates in line with them. days", he added. Speaking on the gunfight in Srinagar's Harpreet Singh Chottu President Youth 16, 2018 when prices had climbed to Rs In 15 hikes, petrol price has gone up by Zabidal where three militants were elimi- Akali Dal J&K, Surjeet Singh Kukoo 75.69 per litre in Delhi. The highest-ever Rs 7.97 per litre and diesel by Rs 8.88 a Four terrorists killed in nated, IGP Kumar said: "Since they were President Sikh Naujawan Sabha, petrol price was on October 4, 2018 when litre. local militants, we asked some prominent Ravinder Singh Sarpanch, Kuldeep Kour rates soared to Rs 84 a litre in Delhi. two separate encounters people to appeal to the three militants to President Istri Akali Dal J&K, Gurmeet When rates had peaked in October Man dies of heart attack surrender but they didn't budge and threw Kour General Secretary Istri Akali Dal 2018, the government had cut excise duty in Kashmir a hand grenade instead and were killed in J&K, Harpeet Singh Lucky President Sikh on petrol and diesel by Rs 1.50 per litre at quarantine centre in the ensuing gun battle. Two of them have Student Federation Manmohan Singh each. State-owned oil companies were - Maintaining the sanctity of the mosque, been identified." Chairman Gole Gujral, Rasbir Singh, asked to absorb another Re 1 a litre to help Kathua 2 terrorists hiding inside eliminated. A Kuldeep Singh Malik, S.Kulwant Singh, cut retail rates by Rs 2.50 a litre. total of 3 terrorists killed. Precise opera- Sikh United Front pays Kultar Singh, Tejpal Singh, Sunil Oil companies had quickly recouped the He returned to the quarantine centre tion with no collateral damage ensured. Sharma, Prakhar Baskotra, Avinash Re 1 and the government in July 2019 same day and his test report also came Operation in progress." tributes to soldiers Singh Chib, Vishal Sharma, Arush raised excise duty by Rs 2 a litre. negative on June 20, Bhagat said. Mansotra, Abhinav Singh, Adv Rahul, The 82-day freeze in rates this year was Kumar''s release was delayed because Four chiefs of four main Lukesh Sharma, Shubum Sharma, imposed in mid-March soon after the gov- three people from the quarantine centre martyred in Galwan Shivam Singh, Annan Sharma, Vikas ernment hiked excise duty on petrol and tested positive for the virus and as per the militant outfits killed: IGP Singh, Sandeep Sharma, Varun Pathak, diesel to shore up additional finances. set protocol, all other negative cases were Valley Sahil Sharma, Bharat, Mitul Mahajan, The government on March 14 hiked supposed to give a fresh sample on Sunday Rahul sharma, Pankaj Spolia, Sharang excise duty on petrol and diesel by Rs 3 before their release, he said. Kashmir LAC adjoining to border of China, Nepal, per litre each and then again on May 5 by However, Kumar was found dead this Pakistan and Bangladesh. An appeal is Dev Singh, Maninder Pal Singh, Deepak, is active in Pulwama. Suraj Singh, Vinit and Rohit Gupta. a record Rs 10 per litre in case of petrol morning and preliminary investigation also made to Govt. of India to stop import and Rs 13 on diesel. The two hikes gave suggests that he might have suffered a "An AK-47, an M4 carbine and a pistol and export of all commodities with China were recovered from Pakistani Jaish-e- Diesel price hits record the government Rs 2 lakh crore in addi- massive heart attack causing his death, requested to the general public of India to tional tax revenues. Bhagat added. New Top News June 21 2020.qxd 6/21/2020 7:45 PM Page 8

TOP NEWS OF J&K Jammu, Sunday, June 21, 2020 STATE 8 Harsh torches effigy of BJP Govt, seeks GGF organises 51st Covid-19 Relief Camp CBI probe in Seoj Dhar murder case TOP NEWS REPORT JAMMU, Jun 21: TOP NEWS REPORT tively with people asked Gandhi Global Family, to come out on the roads J&K organised 51st JAMMU, Jun 21: and streets to make their COVID-19 Relief Camp in Accusing the present voice heard. collaboration with regime of disregarding Ridiculing the BJP lead- Directorate of Indian the sentiments of the peo- ers for indulging to mean Systems of Medicines ple of Dudu-Basantgarh politicking and cheap (AYUSH) and distributed seeking a CBI probe into gimmickry, Harsh Dev free immunity boosting the Seoj Dhar murder of said that rather than mak- drugs at Christian Colony, Shiv Raj, the NPP ing the people to protest Dogra Hall area Opposite Chairman & former on roadside during MCJ Cattle Pond, Near SD Minister on Sunday held Corona pandemic, the Sabha High School, a protest at Jammu and said leaders should Jammu. The medicines torched the effigy of the assume the mantle of get- were provided by ISM BJP government. ting the people's demands (AYUSH) J&K. "The saffron regime has fulfilled through their of a proactive measure to Bhat. Jordan and We Care Team proved to be a failure in 360 people mostly senior own struggle. The leaders citizens & children were fight corona virus. The medical camp was were present on the occa- addressing the issues of give sacrifices rather than examined by an expert GGF J&K President inaugurated by Mohd sion. the people of remote and demand of the people of ing party leaders were making others to sacrifice team of doctors namely, Padmashri Dr S P Varma Saleem, Magistrate 1st Two minutes silence was far flung areas ever since Dudu-Basantgarh who persuading the people to their lives and liberties for expressed gratitude Class, Jammu City. also observed for the it assumed the reins of were seeking a CBI probe go for Dharnas and Dr. Sunil Kumar Bhat, Dr. towards ISM AYUSH J&K, Dr Prem Sharma- GGF Martyrs who laid down power. While it swayed into the murder of Shiv protest rallies deliriously their personal and politi- Nidhi Sharma and Adarsh Pastor Rita Gill, Pastor Advisor Jammu, Rev their lives while defending the masses with its Raj at Seoj Dhar besides oblivious of the fact that cal gains, said Singh. Kumar Sharma, Senior untamed rhetoric and other criminal acts of their own party was rul- Harsh said that he was Pharmacist deputed by Dr Younis Masih and their Shoukat Peter- President the Indian Territory at seductive slogans during nomads and outside ing the roost. holding Dharnas on indi- Suresh Sharma ADMO team of Yahwehs Power of All Joint Churches J&K, LAC with China. its opposition, all its pre migrants in the area. He Harsh regretted that vidual level and fighting Jammu, Indian System of National Ministry and John Rogues Bhatti- Solidarity with their fami- election promises trans- regretted that when despite both the Chenani a lone war against gov- Medicines (ISM) - AYUSH GGF volunteers for the Chairman Bethel lies was also shown. The formed into post victory demands of a high level & Ramnagar assembly ernment as one man J&K. successful conduct of this Charitable Trust, S.K Vaid, program was concluded somersaults. There were probe were raised by the seats besides the Army as he did not want In his message, Dr camp where general pub- Parshottam Mehra, by singing National no takers for the shrill people, the BJP leaders Udhampur Parliament to risk the lives of others Mohan Singh Director lic was benefitted. Camres David (Babloo), Anthem by all present on cries of the people of far advised and provoked seat having gone to the during the present critical ISM recommended every- Earlier public awareness Amit Varma, Sanjeev the occasion. flung areas for justice them to go for protests, BJP, its own leaders were phase of Covid-19 pan- one to adopt herbal medi- on COVID19 & its preven- Kohli, Titus Gill, Mariam, Today's camp was dedi- who continued to be Dharnas and rallies suggesting the people to demic. He said that he cines and enhance their tive measures was con- Kausar Zia, Markus Gill, cated to Martin Luther abused and hoodwinked notwithstanding the clear go for protest demonstra- would continue to fight body immunity as a part ducted by ISM Dr Sunil Babu Ram Mattoo, Calvin King Jr. by the BJP even after its cut directives of State and tions to highlight their for the poor people of ascendance to power", Central Government not demand. He was referring Chenani, Dudu- said Singh. He was refer- to organize mass rallies in in particular to the two Basantgarh and Promoting liquor culture in Kashmir unacceptable: DAK Ramnagar till they were ring in particular to the view of fast spreading rallies held by an ex-BJP TOP NEWS REPORT families, but has spoiled Dr Nisar said alcohol endeavor to bring about unresponsiveness of the Corona pandemic. It was MLA at Dudu on 12th assured of justice with entire societies," he said. kills and causes morbidi- prohibition of the use and govt. towards the further ironical that rul- June & 19th June respec- dignity and honour. SRINAGAR, Jun 21: Dr Nisar said young per- ties. It has deleterious trade of alcohol," he With media reports sons who are vulnerable effects on each and every added. "If alcohol is revealing government's because of age and pro- organ of the body. It caus- banned in many states Shiv Sena demands physical verification proposal of opening liquor clivity towards intoxica- es heart attacks, strokes, across the country why shops in every nook and tion will easily become liver cirrhosis and cancers not in JK," asked Dr corner of Kashmir valley, victims of this menace due of mouth, food-pipe, liver Nisar. Doctors Association to its free availability. and pancreas. He said He said alcohol is of illegal water connections Kashmir (DAK) on "As alcohol befogs the alcohol has been banned Harram (forbidden) in Sunday called for com- TOP NEWS REPORT Jammu and the concerned Executive than 5000 besides the said village is mind, alcoholics are in many states in India like Islam and any earning out Engineer Jal Shakti Hydraulic divi- home village of Sunil Sharma Ex- plete ban on sale and con- involved in heinous Gujarat, Mizoram, of it is also Harram and sumption of alcohol in the KISHTWAR, Jun 21: Tilak Shan, sion Kishtwar was also requested MLA BJP Kishtwar and has candi- crimes of rape and mur- Nagaland, Manipur and valley being Muslim dom- Shiv Sena President Chenab Valley time and again to physically verify date lost the Panchyat elections dur- valley. "Promoting liquor der," he said. Bihar as states are consti- inated, government has an demanded immediate verification of the illegal connection but despite of ing the Panchyat elections. culture in the valley is Dr Nisar said alcohol is tutionally bound to pro- obligation to ban alcohol illegal water connections provided repeated request no action was Shan said that whole village unacceptable," said DAK responsible for domestic hibit liquor. in the valley. "Opening to influential persons from ground taken in this regard and those pay- Pochhal is suffering from scarcity of President Dr Nisar ul violence resulting in "The constitution of liquor shops across the Hassan. water right from ATM bank Pochhal ing water supply tariff has been water supply since the villagers are breakups. "Child abuse is India under Article 47 in valley will hurt the reli- within the vicinity of Pochhal totally neglected by the department not getting water supply from "Alcohol is a major another direct conse- the directive principle of gious sentiments of people (Thangam) where two hundred concerned," Shan said. Naiegadh Water Supply Scheme. He social evil. It has not only quence of parental alcohol state policy clears states in the valley," said Dr houses are existing and the supply Shan demanded immediate action said Rs. 54 Crores have been spent destroyed individuals and use," he added. that 'the state shall Nisar. from ground water comes regularly against the erring officials of Jal on this Naigadh WSS which has for 20 minutes of which the major Shakti Hydraulic division Kishtwar failed to provide water supply to part of water through one and half for their favoritism on the instance major portion of town Kishtwar and Long power cuts, severe heat conditions leave inch of pipe has been directly pro- of particular political party. He also its adjoining villages which also vided to 3/4 influential persons and said that village Pochhal is one of needs an enquiry through ACB as the rest of 200 families are continu- the biggest village of Jammu and funds worth crores of rupees have Jammu citizens infuriated: Bhalla ously suffering. Kashmir Union Territory based on been fraudulently drawn by the offi- "A complaint was registered in the two major Panchyats i.e Poochal A-1 cials of Jal Shakti Hydraulic Division here alleged that there is office of Chief Engineer Jal Shakti & A-2 with a population of more Kishtwar. no one from Jammu avail- able and there was no body to listen to their grievances these days. He Gujjars appeal community not to is receiving in numerous public calls of long power cuts daily from various send their kids to forests alone city localities and other towns. They claimed to be TOP NEWS REPORT Cultural Foundation held poses. He said nomadic ished-who according to spending sleepless nights here under the chairman- families should protect Police sources at Police in the absence of power JAMMU, Jun 21: A gen- ship of noted Gujjar schol- their children them-self. Station Rajbagh Kathua supply," Bhalla said. eral appeal was made to ar Dr Javaid Rahi. The He said asked tribal par- was arrested by the police "They also alleged that all the members of Gujjar , meeting was attended by ents to be friendly with after registration of an FIR their elected representa- Bakerwal tribal commu- tribal elders and youths your kids so that they may No. 110/20, under section tives are not available to nities not to send their and the issue was dis- able to share such inci- 376/4, POCSO Act . listen to their grievances children especially girl while as some former cussed thoroughly. dents easily to them. According to family Congress Ministers from child alone to forest areas In his presidential He also expressed anger sources the girl child was Jammu areas were easily and other isolated places address, Dr Javaid Rahi and shock our a report grazing the cattle in forest approachable to them. for grazing purpose, or to expressed distress our the coming from Kathua that area of Panchayat Bohra Not only the public but collect forest produces for growing incident of crime a minor nomadic girl ( where the incident took the industrialists are also animal or any other pur- against tribal women Aged 13 years)of Gujjar place. Other speakers facing works kind of poses, in any circum- power crisis here.For the especially the girl child in community was allegedly demanded that investiga- last one week, Jammu city stances. The appeal was forest and other isolated raped / outraged by a tion may be expedite, a TOP NEWS REPORT power will be supplied, tity of water due to power and its other major towns issued in wake of growing areas. He made an appeal person in far -flung area of Special Investigation the Power Development outages," Bhalla said. like Akhnoor, Khour, incidents of rape and out- to nomadic and tribal Panchayat Bohra of Team (SIT) may be consti- JAMMU, Jun 21: Former Department (PDD) is Slamming Jammu's Jourian, RS Pura, Bishnah, rage against girl child in groups of Gujjars- Kathua and demanded tuted to properly investi- Minister and senior resorting to one hour Electricity Department for Vijaypur, Nagrota, Bari Congress leader Raman power cut every two frequent power cuts as the the areas where the tribal Bakerwals to restrict their immediate justice for the gate the matter. Brahamana besides Samba and nomadic population Bhalla on Sunday hours. mercury touches 44 and Kathua districts and women and kids to visit Tribal girl. He appealed to Other who spoke on the appealed to the Lt "The power demand in degrees celsius, Bhalla is residing. its towns like Billawar, forest and other lonely provide free legal aid to occasion included M Governor GC Murmu to the coming days is likely sought the intervention of Basohli, Hiranagar, In this connection, a places alone for collecting family of the victim, Anwar, Sarwar Hussain, address power crisis in to go up in Jammu region LG to ensure relief for the Ghagwal, Lakhanpur etc meeting was organized by forest produces, grazing of immediately so that the Ishtiaq Misbah, Shokat Jammu region as the grid and due to less capacity of people. are facing worst kind of Tribal Research and cattle, or any other pur- culprit should be pun- Hussain and others. stations are not in a posi- the grid stations, the crisis "The day temperature in power crisis," Bhalla said. tion to supply power as will only deepen," Bhalla Jammu has crossed 44 "However, with regard per the increased demand said. He said that the degrees and the PDD is to the power, the Jammu and the infrastructure is infrastructure available sleeping even as the and Kashmir Power Samagra Shiksha celebrates International Yoga Day unable to sustain the with the PDD at present is region faces major power Development Department increased load due to ris- not well equipped to "sus- crises," he said. He further on May 2 had announced TOP NEWS REPORT Pages of Samagra Shiksha as well as were received from the students of ing temperature. tain the load in peak sum- alleged that the PDD offi- that this summer there JAMMU, Jun 21: As part of Big FM, was attended by students, classes 6th to 12th from all the dis- Former Minister on mer season". cials were either not will be no power curtail- teachers and parents from across the tricts including Kashmir division Sunday visited several He said that the power answering people's calls ment in metered urban International Yoga Day celebration, areas of Gandhi Nagar UT. which were being evaluated to screen demand has increased or shifting blame on other areas of Jammu while the Samagra Shiksha in association with constituency including manifold and the system departments."It is not only rural consumers will also Arogya Bharti and Radio Big FM The experts demonstrated different the winners. Nai Basti, Bhour Camp, is not in a position to sus- power cuts, but the lack of get respite with reduction organized live Yoga sessions at Aasanas starting from ‘Surya Dr. Asgar Samoon congratulated Gadigarh, Rohimorh after tain the load due to soar- coordination between in scheduled power cut SRML Higher Secondary School Namaskar’ to Bhujangasana (Cobra Samagra Shiksha for organizinge receiving distress calls ing temperature. "Apart PDD and IRCON which is from 8 hours to 7 hours. Jammu. Pose) and explained that this ancient such events and involving students from these areas regarding from this, there are grid making people suffer," he Unfortunately, despite Maintaining social distancing; the form of fitness with roots in India in curricular activities especially in worst ever power crisis. constraints due to which said. this order, Jammu is fac- experts from Arogya Bharti conduct- focuses on developing mental and the period of COVID crisis. He stated Among those present on the power crisis has wors- "Whenever there is case ing worst ever power cri- ed half an hour session performing physical balance besides boosting that practicing Yoga is said to come the occasion include ened," said Bhalla. of burning of Miniature sis," Bhalla added. different Aasanas and illustrating strength and flexibility. The session with many benefits for both mental Amrit Bali, Suresh "There is one hour cur- Circuit Braker (MCB) To overcome the hard- their health benefits. progressed with Padmasana, and physical health. Sharma, Vijay Choudhary, tailment every two hours boxes and damage to the ships faced by people due Bharadvaja's Twist and Kapaal Bharti Later, Dr. Arun Manhas expressed Pawan Bhagat, Gurpreet in the metered areas, transmission lines, PDD to power shortage in hot The session was joined by Project Dogra Gopi, Surinder while in non-metered straightway refuses to summer days in Jammu, Director, Samagra Shiksha Dr. Arun techniques. gratitude to Arogya Bharti and 92.7 Sodhi, Gurcharan Singh, areas there's 7 to 8 hour respond saying that the Bhalla demanded PDD to Manhas and senior staff of Radio 92.7 Meanwhile, acting on the directions Big FM for their associations and Assa Singh, Harbans power curtailment. The matter is responsibility of ensure adequate availabil- Big FM (Reliance Group). of Principal Secretary School making this event a grand success. Singh, Shiva, Kewal deepening power crisis is the IRCON," he added. ity and strict adherence to The live session, which was Education, Dr Asgar Samoon, an He revealed that Yoga plays a vital Sharma, Kapoor Lal Dogra also adversely affecting "Angry public is on the power cut schedule so that streamed through Digital online competition was organized by role especially among the youngsters and Tony. water supply in Jammu. roads protesting against consumers do not face any Educational Platform, J&K Samagra Shiksha in which 300 videos to maintain mental as well as physi- Contrary to the claims of The PHE Department can- the Government, especial- inconvenience on this Knowledge Network and Facebook displaying different Yoga Aasanas cal stability. government that regular not lift the required quan- ly against BJP. The people account. 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