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Kareena Kapoor is in love with this old Boris Johnson orders full Langer lauds disciplined India; picture of teenage Saif Ali Khan with his lockdown in England as COVID-19 says efforts on to resolve father, Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi cases rise Aussie batting woes e-paper: www.topnewsjk.in RNI No. JKENG/ 2010/39369 Regd. No. JK- 435 Vol.-12 Issue-05 Pages-12 Rs.-2/- BRIEFLY Farmers continue protests a day after talks Heavy snowfall: Srinagar admin appeals JKBOSE with Centre remain inconclusive general public to avoid using private cars for postpones the deadlock over the farm laws remained inconclusive. The farmers’ time being to facilitate snow-clearance 11th class unions stuck to their demand for a Top News Report complete repeal of the new farm laws, smooth operations to clear The departments can be examination which they say are pro-corporate, SRINAGAR, Jan 5 : In the snow. contacted at PMGSY SRI- even as the government wanted to view of the prevailing It said the Mechanical NAGAR contact number: Engineering Department scheduled for discuss only “problematic” clauses or weather situation in the 7006605349, MED 0194- needs clear corridor for 2497458, PWD (R&B) 0194- other alternatives. Both the sides will district where it continues tomorrow clearing snow from roads 2311364, 0194-2313751, meet again on January 8. to snow heavily the Sri- adding that the movement KPDCL 6006613056, SRINAGAR, Jan 5 Union agriculture minister Nar- nagar administration has issued an urgent appeal to of private cars on roads is 6006613057, 6006613058, (Agencies): Jammu and endra Singh Tomar said that he is the general public to avoid hindering the snow-clear- 6006613059, 6006613060, Kashmir Board of School “hopeful” that a conclusion will be using private cars and ance operations including SMC 0194-2474499, Education Department found in the next round of talks. “We (JKBOSE) on Tuesday other non-essential trans- movement of machinery FCS&CA 18001807011, wanted farmer unions to discuss postponed the examina- portation for the time being from one place to another. TRAFFIC 0194-2455179, tion of class 11th sched- three laws clause-wise. We could not to facilitate unhindered Meanwhile the Srinagar JAL SHAKTI DEPART- uled for Wednesday reach any solution as farmer unions snow-clearance operation. administration has asked MENT 0194-2452047, remained adamant on the repeal of (06 Jan) due inclement NEW DELHI, Jan 5 (Agencies): remained firm on their demands It has said that the snow- the general public to con- 0194-2477207, DRAIN- the laws,” the minister told reporters tact helpline numbers of weather. Thousands of farmers, who are for the repeal of the three farm laws fall situation as it exists in AGE 0194-2474499, UEED after the meeting. different departments 9419555565, 9682319763, Joint secretary Exami- have been protesting at the borders and legal backing for minimum sup- the district at the moment The protesting farmers, mainly from for urgent assistance that and IRRIGATION & nation JKBOSE Farooq of Delhi, on Tuesday continued port price (MSP). The seventh round demands that non-essen- Ahmad Pir said due Punjab, Haryana and western Uttar might be required in view FLOOD CONTROL 0194- their agitation on Tuesday as they of talks held on Monday to resolve tials vehicles are kept heavy snowfall from Pradesh, nTurn to page 9 off the roads to facilitate of the snowfall situation. 2502946, 0194-2502947. last two days examina- tion has been postponed Weather to and separate date for Snow continues on day 3 in Kashmir: Drug peddler the same will be notified improve in separately. nabbed with heroine J&K, Ladakh Kashmir Flights grounded; highway closed from Univer- SRINAGAR, Jan 5 (Agen- way, the only surface link in Mendhar cies): Flights remained connecting Kashmir Valley Wednesday: sity’s UG, grounded while the Jam- with the rest of the world, JAMMU, Jan 5 (Agen- earlier recovered recently mu-Srinagar highway also remained closed for cies): Continuing its from Dabbi village in IMD BDS exams continued to be closed as the third consecutive day efforts to eradicate the Balakote. snowfall battered Kashmir due to continuous accu- drug menace in Mendhar Police are also looking JAMMU, Jan 5 (Agen- scheduled on Valley for the third consec- mulation of snow at sev- area Police along with at the terror angle of this cies): Rain and snow January 6, 7 utive day on Tuesday. eral places, especially local army unit appre- drug recovery. Further lashed Jammu and Kash- Officials said that no flight in and around Jawarhar hended a person from investigation is going on. mir and Ladakh on Tues- postponed could take off or arrive at tunnel with snow depths Dabbi village (Balakote ) People of the area appre- day as the MET forecast the Srinagar international of around 3ft. Around 4500 of Mendhar sub division ciated the role of police improvement from SRINAGAR, Jan 5 airport due to poor visibil- vehicles, mostly trucks and recovered 300 GMS and security forces in suc- Wednesday onwards, (Agencies): Kashmir ity. carrying essentials to the of HEROINE from his cessfully conducting anti reported news agency. University’s Controller The airlines have already valley, are stranded at sev- possession. The search narcotic operations and Due to the dense low- of Examinations Prof canceled or rescheduled eral places along the 270 in the area is continuing their contribution to save lying cloud cover, the Irshad A Nawchoo said the flights and as per the unlikely for any operation in wake of the snowfall. Km stretch. as huge quantity of arms future generation from minimum temperatures on Tuesday that UG 1st officials, it was highly to take place at the airport Jammu-Srinagar high- nTurn to page 9 and ammunition was also menace of drugs. nTurn to page 9 year examination sched- uled to be held on 6th Despite January 2021 (Wednes- 137 new COVID-19 cases in J&K, Six more deaths heavy day) stands postponed Top News Report recovered so far. A total of 1,897 in view of the inclement patients have died leaving a total of snowfall, JK weather conditions. JAMMU, Jan 5: Jammu and Kashmir 2,600 active cases as on date, the gov- The examinations of on Tuesday reported 137 new COVID- ernment’s media bulletin reads. bank BDS Final (Community 19 cases taking the overall tally to Of the cases reported today, 66 were Dentistry) and UG 6th 1,21,923. reported in Kashmir while Jammu divi- decided to semester, which are Out of the total cases, 1,17,426 have sion reported 71 infections. scheduled to be held on hold all bank 7th January 2021 (Thurs- exams on day), are also postponed, Sidharth Daluja nominated Associate Joint Secretary VFI he said in a statement to schedule agency. Top News Report knowledge in Volleyball New dates for the will definitely be useful SRINAGAR, Jan 5 deferred examinations JAMMU, Jan 5: The Vol- and will be utilized by the (Agencies): J&K Bank will be notified later on, leyball Federation of India Federation,” the communi- management has Prof Nawchoo said. (VFI), the apex body of cation further read. decided to hold all Bank Volleyball in India, in a Earlier, while proposing exams on schedule 3 family virtual executive commit- name of Sidharth Daluja despite heavy snowfall. members tee meeting has nominated for the post of Association A top official said that Sidharth Daluja, President Joint Secretary, Ramavatar they cannot change the found dead of Volleyball Association of Singh Jakhar, Chief Execu- examination date. J&K (VAJK) as the Associ- tive Officer VFI described “ This is not done by under ate Joint Secretary of VFI. It him as the youngest Presi- J&K Bank.It is in hands to Sidharth Daluja on being was announced by Achyu- dent among all Volleyball of IBPS. We have given nominated as the Associate mysterious ta Samanta, Member Parlia- Associations of States/UTs relaxation of half an hour Joint Secretary of the Vol- ment and President of VFI. in India, who has always in timing. Still we will circumstances leyball Federation of India. In an official communica- been in forefront for pro- request them. Those who “Your hard work coupled in Baramulla tion of VFI, the Federation motion of sports have to attend examina- extended congratulations with rich experience and nTurn to page 9 tion attend it any way.” SRINAGAR, Jan 5 (Agencies): Three mem- bers of a family were found dead under mys- ACB registers case against PDD Meter Reader terious conditions in Nehalpora area of Pattan in north Kashmir’s Accused owns banquet hall, Gym, 8 Acres Land, Audi Car Baramulla district on in his own name and in the that the accused Surinder his stature. Apart from this, Tuesday morning. Top News Report names of his family mem- Singh Meter Reader and his moveable properties in the An official said that JAMMU, Jan 5: Based on bers which were highly dis- family members had accu- form of one Audi car, two three members of a the results of a verification family were found dead proportionate to his known mulated both immovable Scorpio, one tractor and a conducted by the Anti Cor- under mysterious condi- sources of income, an FIR as well as moveable assets motor cycle was found in ruption Bureau on the alle- tions at their home in No. 01/2021 was registered which included 7.8 acres his possession during the gations that one Surinder Nehalpora. on 04.01.2021 u/s 5(1) (e) of land in various parts of verification conducted. Singh S/o Jagdish Singh He said that soon after r/w section 5(2) PC Act and Jammu, one Banquet Hall A preliminary assessment locals found their bodies, R/o Upper Thathar, Jammu Sections 109, 120-B/RPC in the name of Oasis Farms, of the both immovable they informed the police, posted as Meter Reader against accused persons one Gym and a construc- who reached the spot in PDD Department at and moveable assets had namely Surinder Singh, tion Business in the name revealed that the accused immediately. Gandhi Nagar, Jammu has his son Kunal Singh and and style of MK Building The official said that Surinder Singh Meter amassed huge properties wife Meenakshi Bandral Materials and Construc- head of the family Reader, PDD both movable and immov- and others. tions which was beyond the n n Turn to page 9 able worth crore of rupees Verification has revealed reach of a public servant of Turn to page 9 Top News of J&K 2 OBITUARIES Jammu, Tuesday, January 05, 2021 UTHALA BHOG & ANTIM ARDAS TENTH DAY / KRIYA (RASAM PAGRI) 10TH DAY/13TH DAY With profound grief & Sorrow, we With profound grief and sorrow, we Our beloved father Sh Sampuran inform that our Beloved Mother Smt With profound grief and sorrow, we regret to inform the sad demise of Singh (Retd AE) S/o Late Thakur Ram Piari W/o Late Sh Daya Ram regret to inform the sad demise of our beloved Sdn. Avnash Kour W/o Ravi Singh (Retd HM) R/o Dhindey Kangotra R/o H.No. 378 Sector 7 our beloved Smt. Sudesh Dogra S. Inderjeet Singh R/o Hno.33 Aman Kalan (R S Pura). At present Bharat Channi Himmat left Abode Heav- W/o Late Shri Jagdev Singh Dogra enly on 25th December 2020. vihar gole Gujral Road Munshi chak Nagar, Rehari Jammu. R/o Ward Number : 8 Ramnagar, UTHALA will be Performed on 6th expired on 29-12-2020. Programme: Tenth Day will be performed on 5th Distt Udhampur. January 2021(Wednesday) at 4 SMT RAM PIARI Arambh Shri Akhand Path Sahib of Jan 2021 (Tuesday) at 10 am at PM, Panch Mandir Sec-5, Channi 10TH DAY will be performed on at our residence on 04-01-2021 at Sdn. Avnash Kour our residence Rehari Colony and Sh Sampuran Singh 4-1-2021 at 11a.m at our residence Himmat Jammu Smt. Sudesh Dogra 9:30 A.M Kriya and (Retd AE) GRIEF STRICKEN:- Ward Number 8 Ramnagar. Bhog Shri Akhand Path Sahib at Rasam Pagri will be performed on Son & Daughter-in-Law 13TH DAY will be performed on 7-1- our residence 8th of Jan 2021 (Friday) at our resi- Sh Jatinder Kangotra (Assistant Executive 2021 at 11:00 AM at our residence Engineer, Mech) & Smt Avinash Kangotra on 06-01-2021 on 9:30 A.M. dence Rehari Colony. DEEPLY REMEMBERED BY : Daughters & Son-in-Law Antim Ardas at Gurudwara Shri Guru Singh Sabha Son & Daughter -in-law Kriya Karam ( 9 AM to 12 PM ) & Rasam Pagri (1 Smt Asha Rani & Sh Sat Paul Verma (Retd Tehsildar) Rahul Dev & Sarita Sambyal Munshi Chak (Gole Gujral) on 06-01-2021 from 10:30 PM) Smt Neelam Khajuria (Lecturer) & Sh Shiv Khajuria (IAF) Daughter & Son-in-law am to 12:00 Noon. Remembers By : Smt Sheetal Adgotra & Sh Bishan Dass Adgotra Anupama Dogra & Haresh Singh GRIEF STRICKEN: Smt Neelam Kumari (Wife) Grand Children: Er Raman Verma, Vinod Verma (A.O.), Daughter & Son in law S. Inderjeet Singh (Husband) Er Robin Son & Daughter in law (Atul and Reena) Renu Chib & Late Sh Narinder Singh Chib (Sons & Daughter in law) Verma, Bobin Verma, Er Mikhlesh Kangotra, Adv Santnu Son (Anuj) Kangotra, Jaanvi Khajuria Grand children : Prajwal Bandral, Pranika Bandral, Prabjot Singh & Pawanpreet Kour Grand Daughter (Radhnya Rajput) Virbhadra Singh, Rominder Singh & Harneet Kour Daughter & Son-in-law Tawishi Singh, Virmanu Singh Chib, Vikrant Singh (Daughter & Son in law) (Isha & Amit) Chib Jasleen Kour & Parminder Singh TENTH DAY KRIYA Brothers and Bhabis : With profound grief and sorrow Grand Children Sudarshan and Parveen Kumari we inform the sad demise of our CONDOLENCE Savreen Kour, Avreet Kour, Tavneet Kour, Arshpreet beloved Smt. Shama Bhat Rani) Kulbir (PEM) and Kanta Devi Kour & Jaspreet Singh W/o Lt. Sh. Jagar Nath Bhat of Sister & Jija Ji : Tripta and K P Singh (Retd DySP) We express heartfelt condolence Aragam Bandipora A/p Durga on the sad and unfortunate demise Nagar Sec-1 Near JDA Park of our beloved S. Ravinder Singh TENTH DAY KRIYA TENTH DAY KRIYA Jammu who departed for heavenly (Tunnu) Ex-Pardhan Gurdwara With profound grief and sorrow, With profound grief and sorrow, we inform abode on 02-01-2021. Sachkhand Sahib, Camp Gole we inform the sad demise of our the sad demise of our beloved father Sh Tenth Day Kriya will be performed Smt. Shama Bhat Gujral Jammu. We pray Almighty beloved Smt. Sharika Devi W/o Brij Nath Dhar S/o Lt Maheshar Nath Dhar on 11-01- 2021 (Monday) at Muthi (Rani) Waheguru to give eternal peace to S. RAVINDER R/o Kurigam Qazigund (Kmr) and Bonpora Sh. Rattan Lal, originally resident Ghat near Directorate of School the departed soul to give courage SINGH of Zoohama, Chadoora, Akingam at present Lane No. 13, Block No. Education Office followed by Prayer to the bereaved family to bear this (TUNNU) Budgam, A/p Flat No. 9C, Pocket-D 64 Flat No. 17/19 Jagti Township Nagrota irreparable loss. Mayur Vihar Phase-III, New Delhi, Jammu on 30 Dec 2020 (Wednesday). Assembly at 10.00 am. Due to COVID-19 Pandemic, From : Prithipal Singh (Raju) who left for heavenly abode on Tenth Day Kriya will be performed on 08 condolence can be conveyed telephonically. Sh Brij Nath 01.01.2021. January 2021 at Muthi Ghat near Directorate GRIEF STRICKEN Sarpanch and all members of Panchayat Dhar The Tenth Day Kriya will be per- of School Education Muthi Jammu. Sh. Sanjay & Sweety Bhat- Son & Daughter-in-Law Gole Gujral Jammu. formed on 10.01.2021 (Sunday) at Smt. Sharika Devi Grief Stricken : Sh. Naresh & Nimphiya Bhat- Son & Daughter-in-Law Muradnagar. (Son & Daughter-in-law) Smt. Sonia & Shalesh Ji Koul- Daughter & Son-in-Law GRIEF STRICKEN: Pran Nath Dhar & Rajni Dhar Mob. TENTH DAY & KRIYA KARAM Sh. Rattan Lal (Husband) Smt. & Sh. Poshker Nath Bhat- Devrani & Devar 9469130176 Smt. Prana Raina & Sh. Vimal Raina (Daughter-in- Smt. & Sh. Bansi Lal Bhat- Devrani & Devar It is with deepest sorrow that we inform Smt Roopawati Raina (Sister) Law & Son) you the death of our beloved Sh. Hans Smt Kishni Raina (Sister) Smt. Chuni Peshin- Sister-in-Law Smt. Nirmala Raina & Sh. Kuldip Raina (Daughter- (Sons-in-law & Daughters) Smt. Phoola & Roshan Lal Bhat- Sister-in-Law & Raj Kalsotra, S/o Late Sh. Daya Ram in-Law & Son) Sh Ramesh Kumar Pandita & Nancy Pandita Mob. 9796441182 Brother-in-Law Kalsotra, who left usfor heavenly abode Smt. Rita Bhat & Sh. Tej Nath Bhat Smt. Phoola Bhat W/o Lt. Sh. M. K. Bhat Sh Shyam Lal Raina & Sarla Raina- Mob 9596708956 Smt. Jaya & Raj Nath Bhat- Sister-in-Law & Brother- on 25th December 2020. Smt. Phoola Bhat W/o Lt. Sh. B. L. Bhat Sh Dileep Kumar Bhat & Ranu Bhat (Mob. 9419883968) in-Law Tenth Day will be held on Sunday, 3rd Grand Children Smt. Prana Bhat W/o Lt. Sh. R. L. Bhat Grand Children: Simran, Sehar, Tushar, Sushant, January 2021 at 11:30 am at our resi- Diksha, Komal, Priyanka, Preeti, Pankaj, Anmol, Smily, Ayush, Rajat Raina, Himani Raina, Diksha Raina, Vishal Mahir, Nihan dence, Daya bagh sunthan, Dhar road, Raina (Grand Children) Anu, Nishu Udhampur. Sh. Hans Raj Note: Due to COVID pandemic, all are requested to Kalsotra condole telephonically TENTH DAY/KRIYA/UTHALA OBITUARY Kriya Karam will be performed on With Profound grief & sorrow, We Wednesday,6th January 2021at Devika With profound grief & sorrow, we inform the sad demise of our beloved Ghat, Udhampur. inform that our beloved mother Smt BHOG & ANTIM ARDAAS / Karamyogi father Shri. Jai Krishan In Grief: Ram Piari W/o Late Sh Daya Ram Bhan S/o Late. Prasad Joo Bhan of With profound grief & deepest ever sorrow, Daughter in law & Son: we inform the sad and sudden demise of Kangotra R/o H.No.378 Sector-7 Srinagar Kashmir, presently resid- Sardar Jasbir Singh Ji (Forest Deptt) son of Channi Himmat expired on 25th ing at Gole Mela Mandir Dhar Road Smt. Anjana & Sh. Jogesh Kumar kalsotra S. Kuldip Singh (Chief Advisor, Life Insur- December 2020. ance Corporation of India), R/o Nonial Teh. Udhampur. Who departed for his Daughters and Son in law: 10TH DAY will be performed on 3rd Nowshera, who left for heavenly abode on heavenly abode on Friday on 1st Smt.Sushma & Late Sh. Ashok kumar 30th of Dec, 2020. January 2021 at our residence at January, 2021. Smt.Tripta & Sh. Suresh Mahajan PROGRAMME:- 11.30 am. TENTH DAY KRIYA will be performed Shri. Jai Krishan Arambh Sh. Akhand Path Sahib- Wednes- UTHALA will be performed on Smt Ram Piari at Devika Ghat Udhampur on Sunday Bhan Sisters and Brothers: day 6th of Jan, 2021, at our residence Vil- 6th January 2021 (Wednesday) lage Nonial, Teh. Nowshera, Distt. Rajouri at on 10th January, 2021 at 9:00 AM. Smt. Bimla Rani & Late Sh. Om Prakash Kalsotra 9 AM (Near Gurdwara Shri Guru Teg Baha- SARDAR at 4 pm at Panch Mandir Channi GRIEF STRICKEN Himmat, Jammu. Smt. Sukeshi & Sh. Sansar Chand Kalsotra dur Sahib Ji). JASBIR SINGH Vinod Kumar Bhan & Veena Bhan - Son & Daughter Bhog Shri Akhand Path Sahib- Friday, the GRIEF STRICKEN in law Smt. Ram Pyari & Late Sh. Amaranath feria JI 8th of Jan, 2021 at 9 AM. Kirtan & Antim Sons & Daughters-in-law Smt. Sushila Devi & Late Sh Rattan Chand chowdari will be performed upto 12.30 PM. Usha Kiran Dhar & Surinder Dhar - Daughter & Son Ardaas Sh Jatinder Kangotra (AEE, Mech) & Smt Avinash GRIEF STRICKEN in law Smt. Chanchala Devi & Sh. Ram Ditta G S. Kuldip Singh - Father (Chief Life Insurance Advisor, Life Insur- Kangotra Veena Bhan Bhat - Daughter ance Corporation of India) Sh Satish Kangotra & Smt Neelam Kumari SAMAST BHAN’s & HANDOO PARIVAR Sardarni Surinder Kour - WIfe Daughters & Sons-in-law Grand Children: S. Jaswinder Singh & S. Attinderpal Singh - Sons 10TH DAY KRIYA Smt Asha Rani & Sh Sat Paul Verma (Retd Tehsildar) Dushyant Bhat Sardarni Davinder Kour & S. Kamaljit Singh (Ex Indian Army) - With profound grief and sorrow, we Sister-in-law & Brother Smt Neelam Khajuria (Lecturer) & Sh Shiv Khajuria Mrs. Himsi Bamzai hereby inform the sad demise of our Sardarni Ravinder Kour & S. Balbir Singh (Rev. Deptt.) - Sister (IAF) Mrs. Heemal Dhar & Brother-in-law Smt Sheetal Adgotra & Sh Bishan Dass Adgotra beloved father Sh. Niranjan Nath Raina Vasu Bhan S/o Hari Ram Raina erstwhile resident Sardarni Jatinder Kour & S. Amrik Singh (Edu. Deptt.) - Sister & Grand Children: Raman Verma, Vinod Verma, Robin Brother-in-law Vishnu Bhan of Pombay Kulgam and presently at Verma, Bobin Verma, Mikhlesh Kangotra, Sardarni Inderjit Kour & S. Surjit Singh - Maternal Mother & Father- H.No.181-C, Durga Nagar, Sector1st, in-law Santnu Kangotra, Jaanvi Khajuria, Upasna Kangotra, Jammu-180013 on 3rd January 2021. Sardarni Satnam Kour & S. Madan Singh (SFS) - Aunt & Uncle Ankita Kangotra, Danish Kangotra TENTH DAY/KRIYA KARAM 10th Day Kriya will be performed on Ex. Dy. Director Forest Protection Force 12th Jan 2021 at Muthi Ghat, Jammu Sardarni Devinder Kour & S. Niranjan Singh Ex. A.V.O Vetty. With profound grief and sorrow at 10:00 AM. Please note: Condolences Deptt - Aunt & Uncle will be appreciated Sardarni Shakuntla Kour & S. Nirmal Singh (Edu. Deptt.) - Aunt we inform the sad demise of our TENTH DAY/KRIYA/UTHALA telephonically due to the prevailing pan- & Uncle Sh. Niranjan beloved Sh Prem Nath Gupta R/o demic Sardarni Amarjot Kour & S. Amarjit Singh (Edu. Deptt.) - Aunt & With profound grief and sorrow we Nath Uncle United Auto Engg. Works NH-1A, situation. inform the sad demise of our beloved Raina Sardarni Parkash Kour & S. Anter Singh (Med. Deptt. ) - Aunt & Udhampur Near Petrol Pump GRIEF STRICKENSh. Bushan Lal Raina Uncle Father Sh. Bodh Raj Malagar S/o Lt. and Smt. Raj Dulari Sh. Mani Ram Malagar R/o Ward No. who left for heavenly abode on Sh. Gulshan Lal Raina and Smt. Pupa Kumari 1 Shaheedi Chowk (Malagar Shop- 27.12.2020. Sh. Lok Nath Raina and Smt. Babita Kumari ping Complex) Kathua. Tenth Day will be performed on Smt. Kundan Bhat and Sh. Satish Bhat TENTH DAY KRIYA Tenth Day will be performed on 3rd Sh Prem Nath AND SAMASAT RAINA AND BHAT PARIVAR (Tuesday) 05.01.2021 at 12 Noon January 2021 (Sunday) at 11:00 a.m. Gupta With profound grief & sorrow at our residence Ward No. 1 Malagar onwards at Shiv Mandir Housing LATE SH. BODH this is to inform that untimely Shopping Complex Kathua. Colony. CONDOLENCE KRIYA will be performed on 4th Jan. RAJ MALAGAR Kriya/Karam will be performed on 08.01.2021 and unexpected demise of our 2021 (Monday) at our residence. Ex. President Bar Dogra Brahman Pratinidhi Sabha, Association Kathua (Friday) at 12 Noon at Devika Ghat Udhampur. beloved Smt. Sheela Dutt W/o UTHALA will be performed on 6th Jan. (Retd. Tehsildar Chanakaya Chowk, Parade Jammu 2021 (Wednesday) at our residence Grief Stricken:- deeply condole the sad and untime- Lt. Shri. Ram Krishen DuttM/o at 2.00 p.m. Sons & Daughter-in-laws ly demise of Madan Lal Sharma Grief Stricken: Sh. Chander Shekhar Gupta (Puttu) & Smt Shashi Sh. Sunil Dutt & Sh. Rajesh Sons & Daughter-in-Laws Ex-MP. We pray to God to bestow Sh. Chander Mohan Gupta (Kaka) & Smt Lalita Dutt, R/o Tawi Vihar, Sidhra, Smt. Sheela Vivek Malagar & Yogita Sharma peace to the departed soul and cour- Sh. Bimal Gupta & Smt Anuradha Dutt Vishal Malagar & Ashu Malagar age to family members to bear this Jammu . Dheeraj Malagar & Sheetal Malagar Sh. Suresh Gupta & Smt Neeru- Son-in-law & irreparable loss. By:- V.P. Sharma, The 10th Day Kriya will be per- Neeraj Malagar & Ruhy Malagar Daughter MADAN LAL SHARMA Pankaj Malagar & Mehak Malagar Pt. V.M. Magotra, N.C. Sharma, M.L. (EX. M.P.) formed by her sons on 7th January 2021 at 10 Sisters & Brother-in-Laws M/S United Auto Engg Works, M/S KB Traders, M/S Sharma, Pt. Som Nath Sharma, P.C Shukla industries am at Muthi Ghat, near Dir. School Education, Sh. Darshana Devi (W/o Lt. Sh. Pran Nath Sharma) (Rted. Sharma Advo, Chander Mohan DySP) M/S Lookz 4 Menz, M/S Stich & Style Boutique Sharma Advo, Satyanand Sharma, Shiv Ram, Jagan Jammu. Smt. Nirmal (W/o Sh. Ram Gopal Sangra (Retd B.D.O) M/S Highway Shoes, M/S Highway Sound, M/S Nath, Subash Shastri, Gurdas Sharma, Sat Pal Sharma, Smt Saroj (W/o Sh. Ved Prakash Sangra (Retd AEE) GRIEF STRICKEN Grand Children: Lakshit, Pranav, Krrish, Rudrika, Chait- Super Stationary Jia Lal Sharma, Brita Ram, M.L. Padha, Prem Balotra, Samast Parivar anya, ldhana, Adhira M/S Krishna Printers, M/S Shree Krishna Medicate K.L. Sharma & Ramesh Sharma Top News of J&K Jammu, Tuesday, January 05, 2021 STATE 3 Chattergala tunnel to connect Postponement of PET/PST for Jugal discusses development recruitment of 2 Border Battalions; Kathua with Doda: Dr Jitendra new dates announced projects with NHAI Shrine in Samba as a large Top News Report scheduled to be held on number of pilgrims visit JAMMU, Jan 5: The Chair- 06.01.2021 shall now be Chichi Mata Shrine and man, Police Recruitment conducted on 08.01.2021 at even stay there for some- Board 02 Battalions has 1200 hrs. The venue of the times. He said that Light informed that the physical test shall remain same. The Vehicular Underpass entrance test and physical candidates are required to should be constructed at standard test (PET/PST) bring along with them all the earnest to ensure the which was scheduled to original testimonials, latest safe movement of people and locals visiting the holy be held on 05.01.2021 and COVID free certificate and shrine. 06.01.2021 for remaining no risk certificate on the Jugal said that Mansar candidates belonging to day of test. Morh is the Prime Spot District Samba has been It is pertinent to mention which observes heavy postponed due to inces- here that Jammu & Kash- truck movement and oppo- sant rains and forecast of mir Police has re-started new proposals for under- Top News Report site to the Government rainfall. recruitment process on passes, flyovers and cross- Degree College Samba. The physical entrance 24th of December for 02 JAMMU, Jan 5: Jugal ing over bridges at many It is very important for test and physical standard Border Battalions for the Kishore Sharma, Member locations frequently visit the students and the local last 5 to 6 years and about tions of national repute, he remaining candidates of of Parliament BJP Lok by public in large. Top News Report test which was scheduled residents to Construct a dozen BRO bridges have added. Jammu and Samba dis- Sabha Jammu Poonch dis- The Member of Parlia- to be held on 05.01.2021 Vehicular Underpass at JAMMU / NEW DELHI, come up in this single Lok Dr. Jitendra Singh said, tricts. The recruitment cussed various develop- ment said that while enter- shall now be conducted on Mansar Morh Samba for Jan 5 (Agencies) : The pro- Sabha constituency itself, the demand for the tunnel process was postponed in ment projects in Jammu ing to the Jammu City 07.01.2021 and the physical safely crossing of traffic posed Chattergala tunnel the notable among which at Chattergalla had been March last year due to pan- with National Highways Satwari Chowk is observ- entrance test and physical and pedestrians. He also will connect district are Atal Setu at Basohli and pending for several years, demic Covid-19. Authorities at Jammu and ing heavy traffic during standard test which was discussed the construction Kathua with district Doda Devika Bridge at Udham- but somehow not taken also said to expedite run- peak hours. People plying work of Ring Road which enroute the new Highway pur. up by earlier governments ning projects in his Jammu towards the airport also not is under progress that it via Basohli-Bani through As for the Chattergala because of their different Karak temple demolition in Poonch Parliamentary able to get their flights in should be completed in Chattergalla to touch Project, the Minster was priorities. Constituency. time and even this Chowk time so as ensure the has- Bhaderwah and Doda. This informed that it was going The other important Pakistan: Suri seeks action Jugal said that traffic in also observed Defence sle-free interstate move- is going to be a historic to be a 6.8 Km long tunnel BRO projects that came up Jammu City is increas- movements towards can- ment of heavy vehicles. landmark project provid- for which the Feasibility during the review meet- against perpetrators ing day by day and roads tonment area. He directed Jugal further added that ing all-weather alternate Survey has already been ing included construction in Jammu are observing the concerned authorities after the formation of Bhar- road connectivity between conducted by BRO. The of road from Bhagwa to Top News Report choking and congestion at to frame proposal con- tiya Janata Party’s govern- the two distant regions and tunnel is likely to take Lal-Darman to Masal- many points. He said that structing of flyover from JAMMU, Jan 5: Expressing his serious concerns over the ment in Centre under the reducing the travel time about 4 years for comple- Dushnan in district Doda, to ensure the hassle free Kunjwani side towards demolition of Hindu Temple in Teri village, Karak dis- stewardship of Prime Min- from Doda to Lakhanpur tion after the execution Chkramore-Maharajpur- movement of traffic and Brig Bikram Singh Chowk trict of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province by a rowdy mob ister Narendra Modi, the to just around four hours. work starts and its con- Rajbagh-Haria Chak road for providing better con- and towards Airport. City of Jammu is enlisted This was stated here struction cost is around Rs. in district Kathua and in Pakistan, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) J&K Executive venience to the people of The Member of Parlia- among the developing today by Union Minister 3,000 crore. upgradation of Phatala Member Raman Suri today said that Pakistan is incor- Jammu and Kashmir there ment laid stress over the cities and moving ahead Dr. Jitendra Singh after Impressing upon the BRO to Jakhani road in district rigible and is unable to protect temples and shrines of is dire need for framing crossing near Chichi Mata towards Smart City. he was briefed by the Chief to expedite the pro- Udhampur. Gen Choud- minority community besides the minority families who new Director General, cess as fast as possible, Dr. hary also gave Dr. Jitendra are on and off dragged into forced conversions. Border Road Organisa- Jitendra Singh said, Chat- Singh a brief about a dozen In a statement issued here today, Suri said hundreds tion (BRO), Lt General tergala is going to be a rev- BRO road and bridge proj- of Hindu and Jain temples besides other religious places J&K climbers scheduled visit to China Rajeev Chaudhry about olutionary game changer, ects coming in his Lok belonging to minority communities in Pakistan are lying the ongoing and proposed particularly for the districts Sabha constituency. abandoned and are being misused but there is no check road and bridge projects postponed: Mountaineering Association Kathua and Doda. He said, About the Northeast, Dr. on the same by administration. Pakistan is maintain- in Jammu & Kashmir and this will not only generate Jitendra Singh received an ing some religious places as a face-saving measure, but Top News Report ship in December, 2019 in These participants were North East. In his presenta- revenue but also job gen- update, particularly about the fact remains that maximum of them are abandoned, JAMMU, Jan 5: “6th which Shivani had secured selected by Youth Games tion, Gen Choudhary said eration. Moreover, the all- road projects funded by encroached upon or damaged by such rowdy mobs. Asian Beach Games which a Bronze medal, have lost Association (J&K), run that Jammu & Kashmir weather road connectivity the North Eastern Coun- and particularly Udham- He said that the recent incident of attack on the Hindu were originally scheduled an opportunity to show- by Harman Cultural And will bring ease of business, cil (NEC) under the aegis case their climbing skills at Educational Society, Upper pur-Kathua-Doda Lok temple that was set on fire and demolished speak huge to be held in Sanya City, shorten the travel time of the Ministry of Devel- the international competi- Gadi Garh, Jammu, on the Sabha constituency had volume of hatred and insensitivity prevailing in Paki- China from November and also provide a unique opment of North East- 28 to December, 4, 2020 tion and bring laurels to the basis of their performance witnessed unprecedent- opportunity for places like ern Region (DoNER) in stan till date. Seeking safety, security and well-being but were pushed back to Union Territory of J&K and in the state level trials held ed progress in road and Bani and Bhaderwah to Mizoram and two other of minority communities including protection of their 2nd to 10th of April 2021 the country,” he said. in various districts of J&K bridge construction in the emerge as tourist destina- BRO projects in Manipur. religious rights and cultural heritage in Pakistan, Raman and for which two sport “It may be mentioned by Youth Games Associa- Suri sought not only strict action against those behind this climbers of J&K Shivani here that the Asian Beach tion of J&K. The athletes of attack on the temple but also change of mindset of certain Charak and Ajay Deep Games, also known as Poonch namely Nazaket ABG, is a very popular Hussain, Shakeel Ahmed, DGP inaugurates Highway Patrol Vehicles CCTV groups in Pakistan. Singh had been selected in the Indian sport climbing multi-sport event held Mohd. Javed, Wasim This particular temple, he said, houses the shrine to network monitoring lab at PCR Jammu team, have been postponed every four years among Akram, Jhangir Ahmed, Hindu Saint Shri Swami Paramhans Maharaj but has for a second time due to athletes from all over Shazad Ahmed, Sajid Iqbal, repeatedly been attacked time and again by mob in Pak- the global COVID-19 pan- Asia and includes about Shafiat Hussain, Mohd. istan. The temple was first attacked and demolished demic, travel restrictions 17 beach sports such as Zahroof won first posi- in 1997. After intervention by Supreme Court in 2015, and health protocols.” beach volleyball, wrestling, tion (Gold Medal) in their the locals had agreed to its reconstruction. Despite the The decision was taken soccer, athletics, aquatics, respective categories. The handball, Kabaddi and of contingent of participants reconstruction, there was a dispute over land allocated jointly by the Olympic Council of Asia, the Chi- course Sport climbing, to was accompanied by Mrs. to the temple, which has now resulted in another attack. nese Olympic Committee name a few,” he added. Gurvinder Kour, State Sec- Although thirty people, alleged to be part of the mob, and the Sanya Asian Beach About 92 youth from retary, Youth Games Asso- have been arrested and many cops suspendedbut this is Games Organising Com- various districts of J&K ciation of J&K, Sweety Jyot- just an eyewash, he alleged. mittee in a meeting held UT participated in the shi (Yoga Official), Sourabh Suri said that Pakistan Supreme Court has now ordered here on Tuesday under the Youth Games All India Kumar (Kabaddi Official) National Championship and Gurpreet Singh, presi- the restoration of temple to its original glory, which is chairmanship of Ram Kha- 2020, organized by youth dent, Youth Games Asso- appreciable, but now it is high time that Pakistan, which juria, Senior Vice President Mountaineering Associa- Games federation (India) ciation of J&K. is incorrigible and keeps on resorting to unprovoked tion J&K in New Delhi on 28th And Tajinder Singh, President, firing on borders, mends its ways. It was only last month “It is very unfortunate 29th December 2020 and Harman Cultural & Educa- that India repatriated two girls to Pakistan who had brought laurels for the J&K tional Society (Regd.), con- basis from Police Control features of these vehicles that Shivani and Ajay Deep Top News Report who had been preparing UT by winning Gold, Silver gratulated the participants Rooms is going to be very SSP PCR said that these strayed into this side of fence as a goodwill gesture but for this competition since and bronze medals under for their achievements JAMMU, Jan 5: Directed useful in prevention and Highway patrol vehicles when it comes to protection of Hindu temples, Pakistan their last participation in various age categories and wished good luck for General of Police J&K checking of crimes on the are equipped with, two miserably fails. Asian Youth Champion- in various sports events. future competitions. Shri Dilbag Singh vis- highways. He directed the cameras one each at front ited Police Control Room officers that all personnel and rear of the vehicle, the Jammu today where he working on these vehicles vehicle is equipped with inaugurated Highway should be given training Network Video Recorder Patrol Vehicles CCTV net- for handling the surveil- (NVR), two-way audio FAIVM submits Budget proposal to work monitoring lab and lance gadgets fitted on the transmission device, a reviewed functioning of vehicles and for proper touch screen and an alert Modern Nakas and other communication skills for button. Naka points in the Jammu optimum results. He also These patrol vehicles Zone. Union Finance Minister directed that the Highway will provide live stream- The DGP was briefed by Patrol and Naka Grid be ing from the incident site. total business of online e-commerce, this will IGP Jammu Zone Mukesh further augmented with It will make live tracking of Top News Report Singh and SSP PCR Kulbir also increase the revenue of the government the bulletproof bunker the vehicles along the route JAMMU, Jan 5: Nations apex trade body Fed- and make the traditional retail of the country Singh about the working vehicles and Quick Reac- possible. The vehicles can eration of All India Vyapar Mandal (FAIVM) competitive. and various modern func- tion Teams (QRTs) on the be monitored from PCR has submitted its budget proposal to Union tions of the Highway patrol In order to rectify the error in the GST return highways so that no time is Jammu and district PCRs. Finance Minister. vehicles deployed at 33 happened earlier due to ignorance, the intro- lost in reacting to situations In Jammu Samba Kathua In its budget proposal FAIVM mentioned that places across Jammu Zone. duction of the amnesty scheme in the GST like befittingly. range 14 vehicles have Traders and Retailers i.e., the supply chain seg- A live demonstration of the The DGP also reviewed been deployed, Nine in Vivaad se Vishwas should be brought by Gov- working of these Highway ment of Economy, are essentially one of equal ernment to settle small litigation in GST. Gov- the functioning of the mod- Doda Kistwar Ramban partner in Nation’s GDP aiming to accelerate Patrol vehicles was given ular nakas and police par- range, four in Udhampur ernment must give a chance to rectify these economy to achieve a target of $5 trillion by and senior officers interact- ties deployed on the Naka Reasi range and six in errors without any monetary penalty. 2024. ed with the personnel on points. He complimented Rajouri Poonch range. In its budget suggestion, the FAIVM has also duty with these vehicles at IGP Jammu and his team ADGP Railways J&K, Sanjay Bansal, President – J&K (Federation of requested an interest subvention scheme on different locations. for launching the Naka Deepak Kumar, ADGP All India Vyapar Mandal) said that traders are the loans of traders so that traders can continue Speaking on the occasion, App, which will act as a Security J&K, Dr. S.D Singh undoubtedly part of Nations economy and con- their business under the present circumstances. the DGP congratulated and platform of communica- Jamwal, ADGP Traffic J&K, tributes to 22% in Nations GDP with 90% con- After global pandemic traders instead of layoff appreciated the efforts of tion between the PCR and T. Namgyal, IGP Jammu tribution in overall employment opportunities their employees, have preferred to retain them Jammu Zone senior offi- different nakas. This will Zone Mukesh Singh, IGP in the country. Every stakeholder i.e., Industry, with certain reduction in their wages. Looking cers for working towards lowing proposals for the budget are presented enable sending /reception Crime J&K M.K. Sinha, Service and Trade should be considered at par to this aspect traders must be relieved from the further modernization. to you. of pictures/messages and IGP Armed Jammu Danesh and all policies matter should address revival provisions of Minimum Wages Act. Similarly, He said that these High- FAIVM has advocated an Income Tax on part- alerts between the Nakas Rana, IGP Hqrs PHQ Garib and survival of Trade and Retails in post pan- provident fund registration of traders should be way Patrol Vehicles will and the PCR. Dass, IGP CIV PHQ Alok demic era. nership and Limited liability Partnership to be be very helpful in surveil- taxed at 22% instead of 30% at present bring postponed for at least 2 years if the minimum The DGP said that it has Kumar, DIG JSK range The Traders Community of India is going number of employees under provident fund is lance and speedy response been an endeavor of the Vivek Gupta, SSP Jammu at par with Income Tax applicable to Corpo- through a miserable state after demonetization less than 20. to incidents. He said that Police Headquarter to pro- Shridhar Patil, SSP APCR and complex GST. Online E commerce have fur- rates In addition, the provision to deduct tax these vehicles will be com- In its budget suggestions, FAIVM has reiter- vide mobility, surveillance R.C Kotwal, and other ther fuelled the question of survival of nation’s on the source should be applicable only to those plementing the Naka Net- ated its old demand that the government should networks and modern gad- gazetted officers of Jammu brick and mortal trade. traders whose annual turnover is more than work already established put all the three constituents of the economy gets to the Police Units so district, PCR/APCR were Budget 2020-21 which is the first step towards 10 crores. on the Highway grid. He that prevention and detec- present on the occasion Increasing online e commerce is affecting the like manufacturing, service and retail together said that communicating/ path of $5 trillion economy should rationalize under one ministry and like MSME and service tion of crime is ensured in and participated in delib- fiscal policies of the nation. For the upliftment domestic traditional retail business, so it is very directing the personnel on shortest possible time. erations to augment this sector retail businesses should also be given all and welfare of the business community, the fol- important to impose a special tax of 5% on the these vehicles on real-time Describing the main important security grid. benefits including issuance of Udyog Aadhaar. Top News of J&K 4 OP-ED Jammu, Tuesday, January 05, 2021 EDITORIAL WILL 2021 BE CHINA’S & XI’S ANNUS HORRIBILIS? Claude Arpi Virology of the Chinese it means for the future Academy of Sciences, is negotiations in Ladakh, t has obviously not located 15 km from the but it probably indicates been a bad year seafood market; this is that Beijing will be more for China: Hua INFLUENCE OF SCIENCE I the “French” lab taken “flexible”. If so, this is Chunying, its foreign over by Maj. Gen. Chen certainly a good thing ministry spokesperson, n lack of education, people did not Wei. for India as Gen. Zhao described 2020 as a fan- know the reason of various diseases, Prof. Xiao and his col- was the main hardliner. tastic year It has obvi- but now as a result of various stud- leagues concluded: “In Retrospectively, what I ously not been a bad ies and investigations, cause of vari- addition to origins of Mr Xi has achieved in year for China: Hua ous disease is known because of which natural recombination 2020? Chunying, its foreign people now live a sanitary and healthful and intermediate host, The virus has made ministry spokesperson, life. An important change taking place the killer coronavirus the world acutely described 2020 as a fan- probably originated aware of the dark sides in modern time is that as a result of sci- tastic year (Image:AP) from a laboratory in of China; the image of entific investigations, various medicines At the beginning of Wuhan. The safety the totalitarian party and techniques have been developed by the year, it is custom- district of Tongguan, escaped from a labora- the first vaccine against level may need to be won’t improve in 2021. which number of diseases can be cured ary to look at the past 12 in Yunnan, to enquire tory, the professor said: the virus. All this raises reinforced in high-risk Today President Xi months and try to draw about Prof. Shi’s field- “The hypothesis cannot many serious questions successfully and easily. bio-hazardous laborato- finds himself in a lose- conclusions about the work, they could not be ruled out, given which very few are Revolutionary kind of changes can be ries.” That study quick- lose situation, as he past year’s happenings. reach the place: “Plain- that SARS-CoV, which ready to discuss openly. seen in the field of communication and ly disappeared from the realises he can’t bully 2020 will undoubted- clothes police officers emerged in 2003, has In February already, a transportation. Not only has this, agricul- Internet. India in Ladakh. Will ly remain as an awful and other officials in escaped from laborato- group of Chinese schol- ture, which is still an important and major It was in these cir- the Darbuk-Shyok- year, not only for India, unmarked cars fol- ry experiments at least ars led by Botao Xiao of area of revenue in our nation, got a con- cumstances that China Daulat Beg Oldi Road but also for human- lowed us for miles along four times.” the South China Uni- decided to “teach” India Gen. Zhao tried to stop siderable change. Earlier, primitive meth- ity at large, and only the narrow, bumpy One factor which has versity of Technology a lesson. be shelved by India? ods and apparatuses were being used in one country (or more roads, stopping when been ignored (or con- wrote a paper for the From all available The answer is “no”. this area, but now, well developed and correctly, one regime) we did, backtracking veniently forgotten): Natural Science Foun- information today, Gen. Will India drop its technologically advanced apparatuses is behind this planet- with us when we were the Chinese authori- dation of China; it dealt Zhao Zongqi, the com- suzerainty claims over are used, as a result of which, output has wide misery: China and forced to turn around. ties gave the control of with “the possible ori- mander of the West- Gilgit-Baltistan? No! its ruling Communist We found obstacles in the “top secret” lab in gins of 2019-nCoV coro- increased to considerable extent. ern Theatre Command Gen. Zhao will certain- Party. our way, including a Wuhan to the People’s navirus”. Not only this, number of persons (WTC) facing India, ly not get a seat in the It has obviously not “broken-down” lorry, Liberation Army (PLA) After searching required on farms has declined because managed to convince Central Military Com- been a bad year for which locals confirmed when the world was around the seafood of which large numbers of people are President Xi Jinping, mission as he expect- China: Hua Chuny- had been placed across still unaware of the market in Wuhan, said getting engaged in service sectors. Thus who is also chairman ed. Has China gained ing, its foreign min- the road a few minutes coming pandemic. The to be the epicentre of the it can be said that as a result of scientific of the Central Military strategic advantages istry spokesperson, before we arrived.” high technology trans- outbreak, they identi- Commission, that China in Ladakh? Hardly. In developments and researches, immense described 2020 as a The fact remains that ferred to China was fied two laboratories could advance in a few August, the ridges in material benefits have been obtained in “fantastic year”. many whistleblowers done under the garb of conducting research on areas in Ladakh at little southern Pangong Tso, all the fields of life, which can easily be A World Health have now disappeared, Sino-French advanced bat coronavirus. The cost for Beijing. on the Kailash range, evident from the kinds of changes taken Organisation (WHO) and it will be difficult to scientific collaboration; first one, the Wuhan Gen. Zhao had already were lost to the PLA. place in transportation area also. team will soon travel to prove anything as the the “top secret” label Centre for Disease masterminded the 2017 Has Beijing succeeded Wuhan to investigate lab has been cleaned of ensures that nobody Control & Prevention, Earlier, we did not possess efficient Doklam incident. In in intimidating India the origins of Covid-19, all traces of mishaps. is allowed to seriously is located 280 meters and cheaper transportation means, but May, the PLA began to with its brazen info but will they find any Even the conservative inquire into why France from the market where today, example of Metro Rail can best move in Ladakh, but it warfare? Absolutely clues? In an interview National Centre for Sci- left the project after the virus is supposed to represent the benefit arising from use of soon turned into a “mis- not. Has Mr Xi’s pres- with the BBC, Prof. entific Research (CNRS) 2017. have emerged. The sci- scientific techniques in this area. Today, adventure” for Beijing; tige been enhanced Shi Zhengli (the “bat of France admitted that However, we know at entists found that “sur- it is one of the most fastest means of the Chinese generals after Ladakh? Certainly woman”) who has been “the origin of SARS- the end of January 2020, gery was performed on had not planned for not. Instead, it showed transportation. associated with the P4 CoV-2 is being seriously a Chinese PLA general the caged animals and New Delhi’s strong the PLA’s limitations Not only this, impact of scientific devel- “French” lab in Wuhan, questioned”. took over the civilian the tissue samples were reaction. facing a determined opment can also be shown in the com- recently denounced In an interview, emi- institute in Wuhan – collected for DNA and The good news is that adversary. Economi- munication area. Earlier, people had to “unsubstantiated claims nent CNRS virolo- Maj. Gen. Chen Wei, a RNA extraction and on December 18, Gen. cally too, Beijing lost write letters which was being carried by that the coronavirus gist Étienne Decroly researcher at the Mili- sequencing. The tissue Zhao has been replaced a lot, especially with leaked from her labora- discussed the various tary Medical Research samples and contami- the post-man, which was a time con- by a rather unknown India (and several other tory”. hypotheses, including Institute of the Acade- nated trashes were a suming and lengthy procedure, but now, officer who has never countries) banning a But even without that of an accidental my of Military Sciences, source of pathogens”. number of telephone connections can set foot in the WTC; and number of Chinese speaking of Wuhan, leak from a laboratory. became the laboratory It was not proof, but a be seen throughout the nation. Not only he has no experience of apps and the decision when the BBC team When asked if the “in charge”; by March strong lead. this, even in small cities and villages, the Indian border. It’s to not award big con- tried to visit the remote virus could have 2020, the lady general The second laboratory, provision of computer is there by which claimed to have found the Wuhan Institute of too early to say what tracts to China. people can send E-mail to their nears and dears. An important impact of science and technology is that number of persons FRAGILE INDEX SHOWS INDIA IS HEADED engaged in agriculture sector has dimin- ished to great extent as a result of which process of industrialisation has taken INTO A SCARY FUTURE place with greater pace throughout the Aakar Patel nations rather than with the pros- variety of subjects. This is not new, were in 2012. And this was before perous and democratic Western and this was always the case. we began 36 months of decline in nation, which is an important factor in ne of the many globally countries that we want to be with. However, an India that is now growth. What the situation is cur- bringing about an increase in rate of measured indicators in It says because of the current going after its own citizens aggres- rently in terms of the economy, national growth to considerable extent. Owhich India has fallen Narendra Modi government’s sively has alarmed other nations. only the gods know. As a result of scientific investigations and since 2014 is the Fragile States “poorly thought out and imple- This is new. Also new is the loss of But are we stopping and revers- developments taking place with consid- Index. Previously called the Failed mented reforms, India’s economic hope in India as the next emerging ing the direction that we are being erable pace, a lot of change has taken States Index, this records security growth has slowed, declining to market or developed nation. The taken in? Of course not. We are (of all types) and economic devel- place in educational pattern of the nation. its lowest nominal level since 1978. mismanagement on the side of the headed towards disaster ever more opment. It categorises nation-states Earlier number of institutions imparting Modi’s response -- an embrace of economy is now clear. quickly. We do not have the inter- are being one of 11 categories in protectionism, higher government The world also links India’s fail- nal structures for self-correction. engineering and technological educa- terms of risk and vulnerability in tion was very limited, but now, there is investment, bank lending targets, ing on the economic front as being It is difficult to see how we will be social cohesion, the economy and and direct export assistance -- has linked to the Hindutva agenda able to get out of the hole that we immense increase in such institutions. in the political space. The nations been unable to reverse this trend”. because it is tearing apart the social have dug ourselves into and are So to live as an efficient member in the that are classified as being success- On the side of security, it records fabric and thus harming what it digging deeper into. modern society, each citizen should know ful and most likely to sustain their the problems that India has had sees as the security of Indians. We What we think and feel about some facts of the natural phenomena, success are the Nordic countries of with its own citizens, starting from can lull ourselves into believing India is one thing. What the rest of laws, properties of matter, their applica- Finland, Norway, Denmark, Fin- the National Register of Citizens that what has happened is either the world sees us doing is another. tion in the daily life. Science can claim its land and Iceland, along with some (about which we still have no cer- coincidental or benign and not the They are predicting a future for us honourable place in the school curricu- others like Canada, New Zealand tainty on whether it is going to be product of incompetence. But the that will frighten Indians if they and Australia. lum based on humanistic lines so that it implemented nationwide), the tur- world does not see it that way. were to be told that this is where India is not in this category or may be of greater value of all. According moil in Jammu and Kashmir and The index only predicts where we are headed. But despite the fact the next one or even the one after the attacks on free speech. things are and indicates to us where that it has delivered a recession, on to W. Pauli, “The aim of Science teaching that, which are sustainable or even is but the acquisition of information and a A failed state is one where the we are headed, but it does not say the back of three years of economic stable. It is in a category fifth from government is not in control. This what is needed to correct course. decline, with record unemploy- few skills but to attain the understanding the bottom, which is classified as is a simplistic explanation. In con- But common sense tells us that ment and severe social stress, this of the relationship which connects the “Elevated Warning”. Our fellow trol of what? In control of the rule the first thing we should be doing is not the narrative we are being answer to the problem.” category members are those like of law, the economy, security, sta- is stopping what we are doing fed by our government. Science is at present undergoing a period Colombia, Brazil, Israel, Algeria, bility and development. India’s under Narendra Modi because it A couple of decades or so ago, of change. There was a time when sci- Russia and Senegal. There are history as a formal democracy and is taking us in the wrong direction. Indian analysts (including myself) ence was not a compulsory subject in 30 nations in this category, but its generally benign image around Both economically and socially, we took great joy in the fact that the Indian schools even up to matric level only four of the 30 have declined the world has hidden our fragility have regressed and have done so index was predicting that Pakistan since last year -- Brazil, Colombia, but living in a modern technologically elsewhere. Everyone knows that invisible fashion. It bears repeating was fast becoming a failed state. Bolivia and India. In the detailed the State in India is weak, and the that this government’s own data We had not anticipated then that oriented society, science has become chapter on India, the index tells us compulsory subject for all the children government is unable to control shows that Indians were earning India would be put on the same why it is they think our future is the nation meaningfully across a and eating less in 2018 than they trajectory, and so soon. in all the schools from the class 1 to x. more likely to be shared with these Top News of J&K Jammu, Tuesday, January 05, 2021 NATIONAL 5 Goyal launches portal to promote railways’ freight business Committed to protect interest NEW DELHI, Jan 5 (Agencies): their consignments and use single- Railway Minister Piyush Goyal click applications for various ser- of NPS subscribers: Govt launched an exclusive portal to vices — discount schemes, diver- NEW DELHI : The Gov- Finance Ministry. up to Rs 1.50 lakh provid- promote and develop the railways’ sion, re-booking, demurrage and ernment is committed Based on time to time ed that there is a lock-in freight business on Tuesday. wharfage waivers, stacking per- to protect the interest of feedback from subscrib- period of three years, and The Indian Railways’ freight busi- missions and many more. National Pension System ers covered under the NPS increase in the tax exemp- ness development portal will act as The railways has also invited subscribers and has taken and other stakeholders, tion limit for lump sum a “one-stop, single-window” solu- aggregators, truckers, warehouse measures to streamline the Government of India, withdrawal on exit from tion for all the needs of its freight owners and labour providers to the scheme for Central based on recommendations the existing 40 per cent customers, he said. offer their services to its more than Government employees, of the committee consti- to 60 per cent making the “In a paradigm shift, the first-of- 9,000 freight customers at over according to a Department tuted to suggest measures entire withdrawal exempt its-kind dedicated freight portal 4,000 freight terminals. of Financial Services com- for streamlining the NPS, from income tax”. to ensure that all operations stay With passenger train services munique. has approved proposals for “It is further assured that customer-centric, reduce the costs suspended due to the coronavi- The assertion came fol- streamlining it, according keeping in view the con- for logistics providers, provide rus crisis, the railways is banking lowing a petition to Prime to the letter. cerns of NPS subscribers, online-tracking facility for suppli- heavily on freight revenues for its Minister Narendra Modi The proposals include the government is commit- ers and also simplify the process of earnings. from National Movement “enhancement of the ted to protect the interests goods transportation. from the traditional segments, but tics services available, assist them The railways’ freight loading for Old Pension Scheme Government’s contribu- of the subscribers,” said the “The new portal will be a game- also by attracting new customers in choosing the right wagon and and the resultant earnings for the (NMOPS) Delhi unit presi- tion from the existing 10 letter dated January 1. changer in ensuring ease of doing to its fold, “in its commitment to present the expected charges and month of December 2020 crossed dent Manjeet Singh Patel, per cent to 14 per cent of Patel said the Centre and business with the railways,” Goyal take the level of customer services estimated time for their planned the figures for the same period in in which he raised several employee’s pay+DA while State Government have said. to new heights,” Goyal said. freight transportation. 2019. issues, including revival of keeping the employee’s implemented a share- He highlighted how, during the The portal has been specially A new customer can register on In December 2020, the railways’ the old pension scheme on contribution at the existing market based pension designed and developed, keep- the portal and place a demand for lockdown, the railways was pro- loading was 118.13 million tonnes, account of low returns. 10 per cent” and “provid- system for their employ- ing in mind the varied needs of all wagons in the most convenient viding relentless services in freight which is 8.54 per cent higher com- NMOPS, formed to ing freedom of choice for ees, including the ones in transportation in the country. The existing and new customers with a way. oppose the NPS system, is selection of pension funds autonomous organisations pared to the loading for the same Indian Railways achieved its high- focus on ease of doing business to The personalised dashboard of a federation of central and and pattern of investment since January 2004. period in 2019 (108.84 million est-ever loading continuously in bring more transparency and pro- the portal gives one access to a State Government employ- to subscribers”, it said. The NMOPS, a non-prof- tonnes). In this period, the nation- September, October, November vide professional support. customer’s business details with ees and their associations. The letter said that the it organisation with over al transporter earned Rs 11,788.11 and December 2020. The portal will introduce the rail- the railways, including outstand- “It is stated that the intro- Government has also 13 lakh central and state crore from freight loading, which is The Indian Railways has ways’ freight business, list various ing indents, on-run consignments, duction of National Pen- approved proposals of government employees also Rs 757.74 crore (6.87 per cent) embraced a “freight on priority” benefits, guide the customers while the status of various interactions, sion System (NPS) was a “payment of compensation as its members, has been more than the earnings for the policy by pushing for an aggres- searching for the most suitable a facility to apply for various ser- policy decision of the Gov- for non-deposit for delayed demanding that the cen- same period in 2019 (Rs 11,030.37 sive customer-centric approach to terminal with the details of vari- vices and raise concerns. ernment of India in view of deposit of NPS contribu- tral and state governments crore). expand the freight carried not only ous terminal facilities and logis- Customers can also live-track the increasing pension lia- tions during 2004-2012”, should come out with rele- bility of the Government,” “providing tax deduction vant legislations to modify said the letter issued to to the contribution made the NPS to make it ben- Frustrated political players doubting VHP, Bajrang Dal workers Patel by the department, under Tier-II of NPS under eficial like the old pension which comes under the Section 80 C for deduction scheme, he said. Indian vaccines: Naqvi detained during protest over temple demolition MUMBAI, Jan 5 (Agen- crore women and Rs 19,000 Supreme Court approves cies) : Union Minister for crore was given under the Minority Affairs Mukhtar PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Abbas Naqvi on Tuesday to over 10 crore farmers,” Central Vista project said some frustrated politi- it said. NEW DELHI, Jan 5 (Agencies): The Vigyan Bhawan, Vice-President’s House cal players are doubting Aatmanirbhar Bharat Supreme Court on Tuesday gave the green and Lok Nayak Bhawan. the efficacy of coronavirus package worth Rs 20 lakh signal to the Central Vista Redevelopment Announced in September last year, it vaccines made in India. crore was given to various Project that included construction of a new envisages a new triangular Parliament Naqvi’s remarks came sectors including Rs one Parliament Building and a common Cen- building, with seating capacity for more after some Congress lead- lakh crore to agriculture tral Secretariat, with certain riders. than 1,200 MPs, expected to be constructed ers raised doubts on the sector, Naqvi said. By a 2:1 majority, a three-judge Bench by August, 2022, when the country will be restricted use approval Over 60 lakh migrant granted to Bharat Biotechs headed by Justice AM Khanwilkar cleared celebrating its 75th Independence Day. labourers reached back to the project The common Central Secretariat is likely vaccine while its third to every needy person their home states during phase trial is still under- during the pandemic, he for which Prime Minister Narendra Modi to be built by 2024. the pandemic through NEW DELHI, Jan 5 (Agencies) : Vishwa Hindu Parishad way. said, adding Modi has led had laid down the foundation last month. Gujarat-based architecture firm HCP Shramik Special trains and Bajrang Dal members were detained by police during Justice Khanwilkar and Justice Dinesh Design, Plannin Speaking after chairing a the fight against the pan- g and Management Pvt and Rs 17,000 crore were a protest on Tuesday over the demolition of a Hanuman Maheshwari held that there were no infir- meeting of Haj Committee demic. Ltd has won the consultancy bid for the given to states under the temple at Chandni Chowk in Delhi. mities in the clearances given for the proj- of India officials and Haj Modi turned a crisis into ambitious project to redevelop the Cen- State Disaster Relief Fund The temple was demolished on Sunday by the North ect, including with regard to change in the Group organisers at Haj an opportunity to make Delhi Municipal Corporation in accordance with court tral Vista to construct a common central for providing assistance land use and environmental clearances. House in south Mumbai, India aatmanirbhar (self- orders as part of the ongoing Chandni Chowk beautifi- secretariat complex and a new Parliament to migrant labourers, he “We hold that the exercise of the Cen- Naqvi said these “failed reliant), Naqvi said. cation plan. building. added. tral Government under DDA Act is legal and frustrated political In an unprecedented The protesters, carrying saffron flags and raising slo- The petitioners, including activist Rajeev Naqvi said the vaccines and valid and the impugned notification players” had earlier ques- measure, the Modi Govern- gans, took out a march from the Gauri Shankar Mandir Suri, have challenged various permissions have been developed by stands confirmed. Recommendation by tioned the relief measures ment provided free ration to the site where the temple existed. They were stopped given to the project by the authorities, hard- working scientists of by police at a barricade. Environmental Committee is just and legal taken by the Modi Govern- to over 80 crore people, and including the nod for change of land use. India and it is a matter of According to VHP spokesperson Mahendra Rawat, and we uphold the same,” Justice Khan- ment during the coronavi- free gas cylinders to over 8 They have questioned the project over pride for every Indian that around 15-20 workers and leaders, including Delhi unit wilkar said. rus pandemic. crore families, a statement environmental clearance granted to the the two vaccines approved president Kapil Khanna, vice president Surendra Gupta, However, it said the project will have to The Modi Government from Naqvi’s office said. project and the historical value of the exist- for emergency use are secretary Raviji and Bajrang Dal state convener Bharar get clearances from Heritage Conservation has tirelessly and effective- “Rs 1500 were deposited ing building. made in India. Batra were detained during the protest. Committee. ly worked to provide relief into bank accounts of 20 Asserting that there was no element of The top court – which had on November arbitrariness or favouritism in selection of 5 reserved its verdict on PILs challenging the consultant for the project, the Centre various permissions given by authorities has defended the project, saying it would MP Pragya Thakur gets exemption from appearance in court for redevelopment of Central Vista in “save money” paid as rent for housing Lutyens’ Delhi -- also asked the project Central government ministries in the MUMBAI, Jan 5 (Agencies): A special NIA six armed personnel for her security. 2019 after it ordered the seven accused to proponent to set up smog towers as being court here on Tuesday granted exemption Besides them, two personal aides accom- national capital. remain present once a week. However, she integral part of new parliament building from regular appearance to BJP MP Pragya pany her wherever she goes. It is very difficult had sought exemption from appearance on The Centre had contended that “Courts project. Singh Thakur in the Malegaon blast case of for her to travel with all these security person- various occasions since then. cannot strike down policy decisions 2008. nel, he added. It asked the Ministry of Environment and The other six accused in the case are Lt Col merely because it feels a better policy deci- Thakur, who is one of the seven accused in The other reasons cited by Thakur include Forests to install smog towers in future Prasad Purohit, Sameer Kulkarni, Ramesh sion could have been taken.” the case being probed by the National Inves- that she, being the member of Parliament, has projects, particularly in those cities where tigation Agency (NIA), appeared before the responsibility towards the people of her con- Upadhyay, Sudhakar Chaturvedi, Ajay Last month, the Bench had expressed Rahirkar and Sudhakar Dwivedi. pollution was an issue. court on Monday. stituency. displeasure over the Centre going ahead The trial in the case came to a halt in March Justice Sanjiv Khanna -- who delivered On Tuesday, Special Judge P R Sitre granted Special public prosecutor Avinash Rasal with the project without waiting for its exemption to Thakur after her lawyer J P said judge Sitre considered Thakur’s plea and last year following the lockdown imposed a dissenting verdict -- said the change in verdict. However, it had allowed the foun- Mishra filed a written application, citing the exempted her from regular appearance, and across the country due to the COVID-19 pan- land use and environmental clearances dation laying for the project by PM Modi MP’s difficulty in travelling here regularly asked her to remain present in the court as demic. given to the project were “bad in law”. due to health and security concerns. and when required. on December 10. Last month, the special NIA court resumed Justice Khanna, however, agreed with “Thakur has multiple illnesses and is under- Earlier, after failing to remain present in the the trial. “It should not be a fait accompli pre- the majority on the aspect of notice invit- going treatment at AIIMS. Even while she was court multiple times, Thakur appeared before So far, around 140 witnesses out of the total sented to the court. Stop at the foundation in Mumbai (yesterday), she had undergone the judge on Monday. ing bid for the project, award of the con- 400 have been examined. laying ceremony. Some deference must be some tests at Kokilaben Hospital where doc- On December 19, 2020, judge Sitre had given On September 29, 2008, six people were tract and order of urban commission. tors told her she was having multiple compli- “last chance” to Thakur to appear before the shown to the Court,” it had said. killed and over 100 others injured when an The Central Vista redevelopment plan – cations and needed to be treated by a team of court. “Just because there is no stay it does not explosive device strapped on a motorcycle which aims to free up 75-acre land in the doctors,” the lawyer said in the application. He had expressed displeasure over her mean that you (Centre) can go ahead with went-off near a mosque in Malegaon, a town heart of the capital – involves demolition Mishra further said that Thakur, the BJP failure to appear before the court twice last everything”, said the Bench that had on MP from Bhopal, has “threat to her life” and month. about 200 km from Mumbai in north Maha- of around 10 buildings, including Shastri April 30 refused to stay the project. hence, Madhya Pradesh Police have provided- Thakur earlier appeared in the court in June rashtra. Bhawan, Udyog Bhawan, Krishi Bhawan, Sidhu does ‘chai pe charcha’ at Amritsar tea stall; targets NDA govt over ‘pro-corporate’ policies AMRITSAR, Jan 5 (Agencies): per month. Since 2014, debt upon Amritsar’s famous Giani Tea Stall India has risen by approximately standing non-performing assets, the on Cooper Road here had an expect- Rs 7 lakh crore every year, means government has been allowing cor- ed guest on Tuesday morning with Rs 60,000 crore every month. “Con- porates to open banks,” he said. senior Congress leader Navjot Singh sequently, they have increased the Sidhu said the government is Sidhu landing up at the iconic spot burden on every common Indian run with common man’s money for a “Chai pe Charcha” session by ten times. The biggest burden on and every Indian has to pay back with those already present there. life is debt, that’s why the traders through taxes and the GST and Discarding the chair offered by the and farmers have been put under demonetisation has broken the stall owner, Sidhu preferred sitting pressure, leading them to commit backbone of common traders and on one of the wooden stools on the suicides,” he said. consumers. adjoining lane on the roadside and In 2014, he claimed, the Centre “What is the government doing insisted on having tea served to cus- brought a 5:25 scheme that implied with your taxes? It is taking away tomers in ‘glassi’ (glasses) instead that the loan that was supposed your hard-earned money and hand- of cups. to be paid back in five years could ing over the state resources to a few The passersby, especially the be done in 25 years. “But, it was powerful capitalists. We should not morning walkers, stopped for designed to benefit the big corporate become mute spectators in democ- an interaction with the cricketer- houses only as it was applicable racy. We should unite and every turned-politician. only for loans above Rs 500 crore. Indian has to become political to Sidhu obliged them with an oppor- The common people do not know fight for their rights”, he said. tunity to click selfies. “Today, the farmers are fighting which could not fulfil its constitu- just Rs 54 lakh crore, whereas under about these tactics, that’s why I am As someone from the gathering The former minister enquired not only for their own cause but for tional commitment under the GST the BJP rule, it got escalated to over here to expose the Centre’s nefari- asked Sidhu to come out to lead about their well-being and patiently the rights of every Indian. The farm- to pay Punjab an increment of 14 Rs 70 lakh crore between 2014 and ous designs. These loans are gener- Punjab and “hit sixes for them”, listened to their grievances before ers are the flag-bearers of our fight per cent every year?” he said. 2019. ated through public sector banks Sidhu replied, “ I am always there taking on the Union Government for rights. We must support them. Citing stats, Sidhu claimed that “If you divide by 67 years, the debt that offer common man’s savings, to empower the voice of the people for allegedly favouring the big capi- How could they trust the govern- the total debt upon the Government upon India rose by Rs 74,000 crore recurring deposits or fixed deposits. and encourage each one of you to talists and looting the common man. ment’s word-of-mouth assurance of India in 67 years (1947-2014) was annually, meaning Rs 6,200 crore Now, in the name of solving out- come forward to fight for rights.” Top News of J&K 6 ENTERTAINMENT Jammu, Tuesday, January 05, 2021 Kareena Kapoor is in love with this old Janhvi Kapoor Buys A Swanky Rs 39 Crore Apartment In Juhu: Report picture of teenage Saif Ali Khan with his ahnvi Kapoor report- edly bought a super Jexpensive house in Mumbai’s Juhu Vile Parle father, Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi Scheme area, reported Square Feat India, adding ctor Kareena Kapoor body language? That is my main ‘a massive exaggeration’ that the actress appar- Khan has shared a concern. Amma (Sharmila Tagore) “It’s impossible to put a value to ently paid Rs. 39 crore Athrowback picture of her feels Ranbir (Kapoor) can. Yes, it in monetary terms because emo- for the apartment. Janhvi husband, Saif Ali Khan, with his he has a long face like my father tionally, the property is priceless,” Kapoor, daughter of film- father, the late cricketer Mansoor but I don’t think he likes cricket he’d told the Mumbai Mirror. “My maker Boney Kapoor and Ali Khan Pataudi. Sharing the pic- (laughs). However, it will be great grandparents and father are buried late actress Sridevi, has ture on Instagram Stories, Kareena [to see a film on him]. It will be a there, there’s security, serenity and been living with her dad added a couple of heart emojis. great story about bringing India a spiritual connection there for me. and sister Khushi Kapoor Saif, the son of Tiger Pataudi and together,” he’d said. The land goes back by a few centu- in Mumbai’s Lokhandwala actor Sharmila Tagore, dedicated Saif and Kareena spend a lot of ries, but the palace that my grand- neighbourhood. his film Agent Vinod to him. It down time at his ancestral prop- father built for my grandmother According to the report, released soon after his father’s erty, the Pataudi Palace, in Hary- is around a hundred years old. Janhvi’s swanky apart- death in 2011. In an interview to ana. Dismissing reports that he He was the ruling monarch then, ment is spread across three Hindustan Times, Saif joked that bought the mansion back from a but since then, privy purses and floors (14th, 15th and 16th) while he would love to do a biopic hotel chain for Rs 800 crore, Saif titles have been abolished. These in a Juhu building named of his father, his mother thinks said in an interview that the details are different times which is why Araya Building. The Ranbir Kapoor would be more the way he spoke, his attitude, of the transaction had been misrep- my father leased it out and Francis actress reportedly final- suited for the job. and even the way he smoked his resented. (Wacziarg) and Aman (Nath), who ised the deal on December “I would love to. He is a huge cigarettes. You can’t come close Also read: Saif Ali Khan dismisses ran a hotel in the palace, took good 7 and registered the apart- icon in my mind. He was a stylish [to him]. It’s like making a film on reports of him buying back Pataudi care of the property and were like ment with the Department person — with his body language, Bruce Lee. Who is going to copy his Palace, calls Rs 800 crore price tag family. of Registration and Stamps three days later, on Decem- Instagram feed, gave us Netflix’s anthology Ghost ber 10. A stamp duty of Rs. glimpses of Lokhandwala Stories, where she featured Bigg Boss 14’s Rahul Mahajan on Rakhi 78 lakhs was paid by the house a few times. Check the Zoya Akhtar-directed actress, the Square Feat them out here: segment. After the Netf- India report added. In terms of work, Janhvi lix project, Janhvi Kapoor If this report is to be Kapoor entered into the was seen in Dharma Pro- Sawant: ‘I don’t support that way of life’ believed, Janhvi Kapoor Entertainment industry ductions’ Gunjan Saxena: will have neighbours like ahul Mahajan was voted out of Bigg with Shashank Khai- The Kargil Girl, which also superstar Amitabh Bach- Boss 14 on Monday’s episode and has tan’s 2018 film Dhadak, a starred Pankaj Tripathi and chan, Ajay Devgn, her reiterated once again that he does not Hindi remake of Marathi Angad Bedi. She now has R uncle Anil Kapoor, Hrithik hit Sairat. She co-starred Karan Johar-directed Takht know Rakhi Sawant personally. Rahul was Roshan among others. evicted after all the contestants were nominated with Ishaan Khatter in the and Dharma Productions’ Janhvi Kapoor has, on her last week as punishment because Aly Goni and film. Her next project was Dostana 2 lined up. Nikki Tamboli were found discussing and plan- ning for the nominations. Rahul had a rather smooth journey inside the ‘Jiju’ Rohman Shawl cuddles with house after he entered as a challenger. Howev- er, he had two major fights with Rakhi Sawant. Prior to the fights, Rakhi had claimed they were Sushmita Sen in new pics from Dubai good friends and was often seen supporting Rahul. birthday bash, shared by Charu Asopa Talking about Rakhi, Rahul told Times of India, “I wasn’t her friend. I only met her once ctor Charu Asopa on Comedy Circus – it was some 10 days shoot. has shared sever- I never met her privately. I did have her number Aal pictures from and we must have exchanged greetings a few the birthday celebrations times. I don’t know her beyond that. Her style it doesn’t matter. I had a good time and did 14: Rahul Mahajan voted out, Kamya Panjabi of model Rohman Shawl. of dealing with things is different from mine. I whatever I could, so I’m not upset about it. I and Shefali Bagga suspect Abhinav Shukla may Rohman is dating Charu’s don’t support that way of life, and talking and made people do things for me – koi mere kapde be next On Monday’s episode, Arshi Khan was sister-in-law, actor Sush- conducting oneself in that way. I am not judg- dho raha tha, koi mere liye chai bana raha tha, seen in tears as Rahul Mahajan was announced mita Sen. Sharing pictures ing her here, but that’s not my style. I won’t be koi back massage de raha tha (somebody was to be the latest contestant to be evicted. Later, from the birthday bash, she supporting her outside the show.” washing my clothes, somebody was making tea Arshi, Vikas Gupta and Eijaz Khan discussed addressed Rohman as ‘jiju “I didn’t expect to leave this early, but ‘Bigg for me, somebody was giving me a back mas- how the ones who spent time with Rahul Maha- (brother-in-law).” Boss’ is unpredictable – anybody can go any- sage) – I was having fun,”he told the daily about jan inside the house remained unaffected with “Happy birthday Rohman time. And everyone has to leave one day, so his stay inside the house. Also read: Bigg Boss his eviction but they were missing him. Jiju #birthdaybash #yatch- party. It was super fun. Didi you are awesome, I love the way you plan Kapil Sharma announces Netflix debut, everything. It’s always so The family was in Dubai if you check it, you may be much fun to do party with for Christmas and New allowing that person to you,” she wrote in her post, Year. start communicating with says ‘it’s a project close to my heart’ which had several pictures Both Rajeev and Charu you. So, I had too many of from a yacht party. The pic- had shared pictures from these direct messages and ith the advent of 2021, let bygones (and frankly, he is REALLY good at it). He took ride for everyone around the world and my tures showed Rohman and their Christmas celebra- I had not opened any and be bygones and start the year afresh. Sushmita cuddling, sur- tions as well. In one of the there it was,” she had said, WPut your worries behind you, cher- rounded by her daughters videos, Charu had again adding, “I was scrolling ish every moment and laugh. And to help you and other family members. referred to Rohman as through and this boy broke do this, what can be better than India’s undis- Charu also posted pictures ‘jiju’. something in the room and puted comedy king, Kapil Sharma making his with her husband, actor Sushmita had also nar- I went talking to him and Netflix debut! Yes, you read it right. Kapil will Rajeev Sen. rated the ‘beautiful’ story when I came back I had be seen on Netflix soon in his inimitable style, “Some more fun with the of how she met Rohman in obviously opened one of entertaining audiences across 190 countries. family. Just love you all. an interview to journalist the DMs and it was a mes- #Kapil SharmaKapil Sharma announces Net- Blessed to have a family Rajeev Masand last year. sage from him and I was flix debut, says ‘it’s a project close to my heart’ like this,” she captioned “He sent me a direct mes- like ‘Oh my god, how did I Divya Khosla Kumar and Darshan Raval at a second post, which had sage on Instagram and I do that, god I should never The Kapil Sharma ShowPhotos: Divya Khosla even more pictures from didn’t check direct mes- be talking when I am near Kumar promotes her song Teri Aankhon Mein the party. sages because I wasn’t sure a phone’.” on The Kapil Sharma Show with Darshan Rav- alPhotos: Chhalaang stars Rajkummar Rao, Nushrat Bharucha, Remo D’Souza & others Anushka Sharma Or Kareena grace The Kapil Sharma ShowPhotos: Team Bhuj - The Pride Of India snapped on The Kapil Kapoor: The Hottest Mom To Be Sharma ShowPhotos: Cast of Mahabharat visit the sets of The Kapil Sharma ShowPhotos: Actor Irrfan Khan’s last rites take place in MumbaiT- iger Shroff, Shraddha Kapoor, Varun Dhawan and others grace the special screening of Baaghi 3 at YRF StudiosPhotos: to social media to share the big news and fol- motive is to make people forget their worries Tiger Shroff, Shraddha Kapoor, Varun Dhawan lowed it with a video announcement that was and welcome this new year with love, laughter, and others grace the special screening of Baaghi all things fun and in typical Kapil Sharma Style. and positivity. I always wanted to be on Netflix 3 at YRF Studios Talking about his Netflix debut, Kapil Sharma but I didn’t have their number (hahaha). It’s a Kapil Sharma has always found a way to keep said, “I am super excited for my first-ever asso- project close to my heart and I cannot wait to the mystery alive and loves teasing his fans ciation with Netflix. 2020 has been a bumpy share more details with my fans soon.” Ali Abbas Zafar ties the knot with Alicia Imam Ali said to Fatimah Al- Zahra’s, all my worries and sadness disappears when I look at your face , I feel the same Alicia Zafar. Mine nushka Sharma fabulous and also give us ing her second child and for life.” and Kareena major fashion goals. she is seen wearing fantas- As soon as he posted the photo, his friends and AKapoor are the Anushka Sharma gives tic outfits and also shows fans congratulated the couple. successful and prominent us major pregnancy outfit her fashion styles. The Yash Raj Films’ casting director Shanoo actresses in Bollywood. looks and she was seen actress is seen wearing Sharma commented, “Ali! So so so happy for The actresses are known wearing a black off-shoul- kaftans which make her you both! God bless this union!” for their fabulous acting der swimsuit and was feel comfortable and also Anup Soni posted, “Kya baat hai… hazaron and they have achieved a looking super sexy in that give her a sexy look. The mubaarakein.” lot of popularity for their outfit and also flaunted her actress looks gorgeous in Earlier, Angad Bedi, Katina Kaif, Sunil Grover, work in the industry and baby bump. She was look- her pregnancy looks and Ranveer Singh, Arjun Kapoor, Huma Qureshi have a huge fan following. ing too cute in her skin we just can’t stop starring and others congratulated the director on his They are pregnant and they color jumpsuit and nailed at her glowing face. wedding. are expecting a child and the outfit perfectly. The Who is the hottest mom On the work front, Ali Abbas Zafar is look- they look damn hot and actresses not only show off to be between Anush- irector Ali Abbas Zafar on Tuesday his marriage on Instagram on Sunday, shared ing forward to the release of his debut digital sexy with their baby bump their baby bump but also ka Sharma Or Kareena took to social media to introduce his another beautiful photo from his wedding. project Tandav, which will stream on Amazon and they are seen flaunting look hot and sexy in their Kapoor? Do let us know Dwife Alicia Zafar. Ali, who announced Sharing the picture, he wrote, “1400 years ago Prime Video from January 15 onwards. their baby bump in all their pregnancy outfits. and stay tuned to IWM- outfits and they just look Kareena Kapoor is expect- Buzz.com. Top News of J&K Jammu, Tuesday, January 05, 2021 INTERNATIONAL 7 Biden blasts Trump for ‘whining and Iran says it began 20% uranium enrichment in biggest breach yet of nuclear deal complaining’ about election result tions relief. The accord also called for Fordo to be WASHINGTON, Jan 5 (Agen- for all of those around the world turned into a research-and- cies): US President-elect Joe Biden who aspire like us to be free and development facility. has blasted Donald Trump for the democratic people who look Under Irans former hard- seeking to overturn the November to us,” he said. line President Mahmoud 3 election result, saying the outgo- Biden, 78, was confirmed the Ahmadinejad, Tehran ing president spends most of his winner of the presidential election began enrichment at the 20 time “whining and complaining” by the Electoral College on Decem- per cent level. Israel, which rather than doing “the work” of ber 14 after all 50 states officially has its own undeclared his office. certified the voting results. nuclear weapons program, Trump, a Republican, is yet to According to official results, feared Tehran was build- concede the elections and has filed Biden collected 306 electoral votes TEHRAN, Jan 5 (Agen- between the two countries. ing an atomic bomb. several lawsuits challenging the as opposed to 232 votes cast for cies): Iran said on Monday Iran’s decision comes After the discovery of presidential poll result that gave Trump. To win the presidential it has begun enriching ura- after its parliament passed Fordo, the US worked on Biden, a Democrat the required election, the winner must get at nium up to 20 per cent at an a bill, later approved by a so-called bunker-buster Electoral College votes to be the least 270 out of the 538 Electoral underground nuclear facil- constitutional watchdog, bombs designed to strike 46th US President. College votes. ity, a short, technical step aimed at hiking enrich- such facilities. As Israel Trump alleges that there was a problem. I don’t know why he Senate. The US Congress will meet on to weapons-grade levels of ment to pressure Europe threatened at one point to massive voter fraud. Election offi- still wants the job. He doesn’t “Do it for all of those who have January 6 to formally certify the 90 per cent amid escalating into providing sanctions bomb Iranian nuclear sites cials and the media have said that want to do the work,” Biden said given up so much. Think of all Electoral College and Biden’s vic- tensions with the US. relief. It also serves as pres- like Fordo, US officials there is no evidence to back his on Monday at a drive-in election of those who have given up so tory. Biden’s inauguration is set for Iranian state television sure ahead of the inaugu- reportedly showed them claims. He has also lost dozens of rally in Georgia where he sought much to secure that right. Do it January 20. quoted spokesman Ali ration of President-elect a video of a bunker-buster lawsuits. support for two Democratic can- for the country you love because In the presidential election, Biden Rabiei as saying that Presi- Joe Biden, who has said bomb destroying a mock- “The president spends more didates. I know you love this country and won Georgia by about 11,000 votes, dent Hassan Rouhani has he is willing to re-enter the up of Fordo in America’s time whining and complaining Runoff elections in Georgia will the future you want to build for becoming the first Democrat to given the order for the nuclear deal. southwestern desert. than doing something about the determine which party controls the everyone in this country. Do it carry the state since 1992. move at the Fordo facility. Iran informed the Inter- Israel, which under Prime Iran’s decision to begin national Atomic Energy Minister Benjamin Netan- enriching to 20 per cent a Agency last week that it yahu has continued to criti- India records highest number of babies decade ago nearly brought planned to take the step. cise Irans nuclear program, an Israeli strike targeting Shielded by the moun- offered no immediate com- its nuclear facilities, ten- tains, Fordo is ringed by ment Saturday. sions that only abated with anti-aircraft guns and other Up to now, Iran had born on New Year’s Day: UNICEF the 2015 atomic deal. A fortifications. It is about the enriched uranium up to resumption of 20 per cent size of a football field, large 4.5 per cent, in violation GENIEVA, Jan 5 (Agencies): our commitment to protect chil- enrichment could see that enough to house 3,000 of the accords limit of 3.67 More than 371,500 babies were dren, to speak up for their rights, brinksmanship return. centrifuges, but small and per cent. born worldwide on New Year’s and to make sure their voices are The move comes after hardened enough to lead Experts say Iran now has Day and India is estimated to have heard, no matter where they live,” President Donald Trump US officials to suspect it enough low-enriched ura- recorded the highest number of Fore said. withdrew the US unilat- had a military purpose nium stockpiled for at least births at around 60,000, according In response to the global pan- erally from Iran’s nuclear when they exposed the site two nuclear weapons if it to the UN’s children’s agency. demic, UNICEF launched the Rei- deal with world powers publicly in 2009. chose to pursue them. Iran UNICEF said that an estimated magine campaign, a global effort to in 2018. In the time since, The 2015 deal saw Iran long has maintained its 371,504 babies were born around prevent the COVID-19 pandemic there have been a series agree to limit its enrich- nuclear program is peace- the world on New Year’s Day. from becoming a lasting crisis for of escalating incidents ment in exchange for sanc- ful. Fiji in the Pacific was projected to children. have welcomed 2021’s first baby Through the campaign, UNICEF while the United States would wel- is issuing an urgent appeal to gov- Boris Johnson orders full lockdown in come its last. Globally, over half of ernments, the public, donors and these births are estimated to have the private sector to join UNICEF taken place in 10 countries: India than even a year ago, and a New protecting children from conflict, as it seeks to respond, recover and England as COVID-19 cases rise (59,995), China (35,615), Nigeria Year brings a new opportunity to disease and exclusion and cham- reimagine a better, post-pandemic LONDON, Jan 5 (Agencies): British (21,439), Pakistan (14,161), Indo- reimagine it,” UNICEF Executive pioning their right to survival, world. For the estimates, UNICEF Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced nesia (12,336), Ethiopia (12,006), Director Henrietta Fore said, call- health and education. “Today, as used vital registration and nation- a new complete lockdown for England the United States (10,312), Egypt ing on nations to make 2021 the the world faces a global pandemic, ally representative household from Wednesday until at least mid-Feb- (9,455), Bangladesh (9,236) and the year they start to build a fairer, economic slowdown, rising pov- survey data to estimate the month- ruary as the country struggles to contain Democratic Republic of the Congo safer, healthier world for children. erty and deepening inequality, the ly and daily fractions of births in the rising cases of the new mutant variant (8,640), it said. The year 2021 will also mark the need for UNICEF’s work is as great countries. UNICEF used the annual of the coronavirus. In total, an estimated 140 mil- 75th anniversary of UNICEF. Over as ever,” said Fore. live births numbers and period life Johnson said the country is at “a criti- lion children will be born in 2021 the course of the year, UNICEF and “For the last 75 years, throughout expectancy from the latest revi- cal moment”. “With most of the country and their average life expectancy its partners will be commemorat- conflicts, displacements, natural sion of the UN’s World Popula- already under extreme measures, it’s clear is expected to be 84 years, the UN ing the anniversary with events disasters and crises, UNICEF has tion Prospects (2019) to estimate that we need to do more, together, to bring agency said. “The children born and announcements celebrat- been there for the world’s children. the babies born on January 1, 2021 this new variant under control while our today enter a world far different ing three-quarters of a century of As a New Year dawns, we renew and their cohort life expectancy. vaccines are rolled out,” Johnson said. “In England, we must therefore go into a national lockdown.” could be lifted after the next school holi- South Korea sees more deaths than The new measures are expected to days in mid-February, adding that the affect at least 56 million people, who are weeks ahead “will be the hardest yet”. already living under strict restrictions, as Britain has failed to halt an upward trend the United Kingdom deals with one of the in positive cases. As of Monday, 26,626 births for the first time ever worst mortality rates from COVID-19 in people were in the hospital for COVID- the world. Scotland has also announced 19—40 per cent above the peak of the first SEOUL, Jan 5 (Agencies): For the first time similar measures from Tuesday midnight. wave of the outbreak in April last year. in its history, deaths have outnumbered births The measures, which are similar to those It has been reported that last Tuesday, in South Korea— the country grappling with announced from March to June last year, more than 80,000 people tested positive the lowest birth rate and the highest proportion include the closure of primary and second- in just 24 hours. of elderly people in the world. According to ary schools and colleges, all non-essential However, he expressed hope in the Census figures, around 307,764 people died this shops and personal care services, and res- COVID-19 vaccines, including the one year, while 275,800 babies were born. taurants will be allowed to operate only developed by Oxford University and Deaths have outnumbered births in South takeout services. AstraZeneca, as vulnerable groups are Korea for the first time in its history as the coun- People have been asked to work from expected to be inoculated in the coming try grapples with the world’s lowest birth rate home whenever possible and not leave weeks. “With every jab that goes into and an ageing population. The total popula- their homes except for exercise, essential our arms, we are tilting the odds against tion has shrunk—currently the population is shopping and for medical supplies. COVID and in favour of the British 51,829,023 and those above the age of 60 con- Johnson said he hoped the restrictions people,” he added. stitute 24 per cent of the population. The changing trend in population is putting pressure on the government to form policies Islamic extremists attack 2 that encourage people to have bigger families. The shift in population is also having an effect on the economy, due to a reduced number of villages in Niger, kill over 100 young people in the labour sector. NIGER, Jan 5 (Agencies): Islamic second round. Around 7.4 million regis- The shift is due to a change in the outlook of extremists on motorbikes swept through tered voters cast their votes to elect a suc- women towards dating and marriage. dates. According to a 2018 survey, only 22 per week from 68 to 52 in 2019. In December, the two villages in Niger near its border with cessor to President Mahamadou Issoufou, According to findings by the Korea Institute cent single women thought that marriage is an government introduced cash bonuses for child- Mali, killing at least 100 people, Niger’s who served two terms. This marks the first for Health and Social Affairs (KIHSA), 64 per important part of life. In 2019, 257,600 people birth, subsidies for childcare, and expanded Prime Minister Brigi Rafini said on democratic transition of power since the cent of women choose not to date so that they got married as compared to 434,900 a decade benefits for multi-child families. The govern- Sunday. nation gained independence from France can focus on their hobbies or education. Sev- earlier. ment predicts that if the current birthing trends More than 100 people in the two villag- in 1960. eral of them said that they just don’t have the The government, in a bid to battle the falling continue, the country’s population will shrink es of Tchombangou and Zaroumdareye Islamic extremist groups including time, money or emotional capacity to go on birth rates, have reduced working hours per to 39 million by 2067. died due to the attack. The villages were the Nigeria-based Boko Haram, fighters attacked on Saturday after local residents linked to Islamic State and Al-Qaeda have killed two fighters. The attackers split into carried out attacks in Niger. Jihadists have groups of two to carry out simultaneous been posing a growing threat in Niger. Nancy Pelosi re-elected as US House speaker attacks. Around 70 people were killed in The troubled region of Sahel is home to the village of Tchombangou and 30 were extremist groups that have pledged alle- WASHINGTON, Jan 5 (Agen- initiated charges against the latter, dead in Zaroumdareye. The attacks took giance to IS and Al Qaeda. Hundreds of cies): The only female US Speaker which led to his impeachment. place on the same day when Niger’s elec- people have died in the last year in attacks of the House, Nancy Pelosi was Among progressive lawmakers toral commission announced that presi- by the groups that seek more control of narrowly re-elected to the position who voted for Pelosi, includes dential elections would be heading to a land. Sunday. A deeply divided Con- Democrat Alexandria Ocasio-Cor- gress presented a scare to Pelosi, tez and the first African-American when five fellow Democrats voted to represent Missouri Cori Bush. “present” for someone else during The Democrats have won the Iran seizes South-Korean flagged the floor vote. slimmest majority in the House in 80-year-old Pelosi secured her recent decades— 222 seats in com- fourth and probably final, non- parison to 211 Republican seats. chemical tanker in Persian Gulf consecutive term as House speak- Pelosi, who has held the position TEHRAN, Jan 5 (Agencies): Iran’s Rev- tanker is being held at Bandar Abbas port. er. She earned 216 votes against for 17 years, has been the only olutionary Guards Corps have seized A According to a US Navy spokeswoman Republican leader Kevin McCarthy woman to do so. 427 of the 435 South Korean-flagged tanker in the Per- Rebecca Rebarich, the Bahrain-based Fifth who won 209 votes. congressmen cast votes as some of sian Gulf, with the country accusing it of Fleet is aware of and is monitoring the “environmental pollution” in the area’s situation. “We begin the new Congress and 350,000 deaths due to the pan- will,” Pelosi said. them are under quarantine due to waters. Hankuk Chemi was carrying 7,200 South Korea’s foreign ministry has during a time of extraordinary dif- demic. “Our most urgent priority Pelosi and Trump have clashed COVID-19. tonnes of ethanol and had crew members demanded the release of the tanker, and ficulty,” Pelosi said, adding that will continue to be defeating the on several occasions in the last two President-elect Joe Biden is from South Korea, Indonesia, Vietnam and forces stationed in the Strait of Hormuz the US had so far recorded over 20 coronavirus. And defeat it, we years, especially since the former expected to take office on January million COVID-19 positive cases 20. Myanmar. According to Iranian media, the have been dispatched to the area. Top News of J&K 8 SPORTS Jammu, Tuesday, January 05, 2021 ISL: Bengaluru face tough Mumbai Hug and beef gate: Fan who paid Team India’s bill at restaurant faces trolling test in bid to reverse fortunes lunch break of Test match against England at Lord’s, MUMBAI, Jan 5 (Agencies): A against Mumbai City FC who have fans noted the inclusion struggling Bengaluru FC will have won half the games between the of “braised beef pasta”. their task cut out when they take two teams. Enough negative com- on formidable Mumbai City FC in Mumbai haven’t lost a game ments arrived in response a bid to reverse their fortunes in against Bengaluru in the previous that when the BCCI later the Indian Super League in Margao two seasons. Going by the current arranged a game in Aus- on Tuesday. Mumbai are enjoying form, it is hard not to back Mumbai tralia in November, they a dream run this season, remain- to extend that run. reportedly asked cricket ing unbeaten in their last seven But Mumbai coach Sergio Lobera Australia to exclude beef matches and maintaining clean said that they are faced with a from the menu. sheets in their last two games. On tough test against Bengaluru. NEW DELHI, Jan 5 of the players’ bio-bubble The hug, however, was a the other hand, for the first time in “I think it’s going to be a differ- (Agencies): What’s the rules, at a time when both more serious concern, given the history of ISL, BFC have failed ent game than the last two. Ben- worst that can happen if the skipper as well as five the ongoing controversies to score in consecutive games, galuru are very compact and very you take a photo of the top players have been over Team India alleg- losing to ATK Mohun Bagan and good in defense. It will be difficult Indian cricket team at a res- accused of breaching their edly violating bio-bubble Jamshedpur FC in their previous for us and we need to manage the taurant in your home town COVID regulations. The restrictions put in place as two fixtures. “We had some more “The good thing is we got some ceding nine times, and Cuadrat situation,” he said. Mumbai have and decide to foot the bill? second about the items on a coronavirus-era precau- time this week and we will try to goals from other players. That stressed his side cannot let slip- scored in each of their last seven Not much can go wrong the menu: Steamed pork tion (Australia has largely fight for three points again,” Ben- means that the team is working ups happen. “We also have to be matches and have netted 13 goals, with that picture—unless dumplings, stir-fried been contained the virus albeit galuru coach Carles Cuadrat said to get goals from different players better and not concede because you the most by a team in this edition. you upload the photo of the and bean sauce, chicken strict restrictions continue on the eve of the match. and is not dependent on a specific have lost two games 1-0. When you They have also conceded the least bill to social media. manchurian sausage fried- in many places). “In the last two games, the team player,” he added. concede, you can lose. The guys goals (3) so far. “They are not aware but rice and—the real shock- Hugging a fan at a restau- was trying to create chances to Bengaluru have scored 11 goals understand that and are working “We need to enjoy playing foot- I have paid their table bill er—two Diet Cokes. rant (with questions over score but unfortunately, we lost this season but eight of them have very positively.” ball and maintain focus in every :). Least I can do for my Well, it’s not the Cokes whether they were even some dynamics. come from set-pieces while con- Bengaluru have a poor record game. superstars,” Navaldeep that shocked most but the allowed to visit a restau- Singh wrote, after sighting pork and beef: Foods con- rant) was a strict no-no— the players at a Melbourne sidered impure to Muslims and both Navaldeep Singh “Future captain” Head needs to work on restaurant on Friday. and taboo to Hindus respec- and the BCCI later clarified “When they got know tively. While it’s not known that no hug took place. that i have paid the bill.. who ordered these items, a Rohit Sharma, Rishabh Rohit sharma said bhaji section of fans took offence Pant, Shubman Gill, Prith- “technique deficiency”: Warne pese lelo yaar acha nai almost immediately. Accu- vi Shaw and Navdeep lagta.. i said no sir its on sations of hypocrisy flew Saini have all been placed MELBOURNE, Jan 5 (Agen- ment due to a groin injury, along- me. Pant hugged me and wild on Twitter as Rohit in isolation following the cies): Travis Head could be a side Marcus Harris to open for the said photo tabhi hogi jab Sharma was known to be incident. future Australia captain but as of home team. pese loge wapis. I said no vegetarian (though he may However, this was enough now he should be dropped from On the other hand, Symonds bro not happening. Finally have just ordered the Diet to spark a controversy. Both the side until he works on a “tech- went with young Will Pucovski sabane photo khichwai :) Cokes). the BCCI and Cricket Aus- nique deficiency”, says spin legend and Warner. However, both former mja aa gya yaar #blessed” In the hyper-polarised tralia were investigating the Shane Warne. stars named Matthew Wade down tweeted Navaldeep Singh, India of today, that the incident, which comes amid Head’s scores of 7, 38 and 17 in in the middle in their playing XIs. a fan whose name would national cricket team could mounting friction between the ongoing Test series against “With the Indian attack and given go down in infamy shortly find themselves in a dining both sides over COVID India have left Warne “frustrated”. Australia has only made 300 once after. controversy even amid a norms. Virat Kohli and “We know what a talent he in at least six Test matches against Two controversy-trains pandemic is telling. But Hardik Pandya had earlier (Head) is, he’s probably a future India, I want two proper openers slammed into his Twitter: this has happened before: been accused of breach- captain He still could be, but he’s and I’ve gone for two left-handers,” One about the claim that In 2018, when the Board of ing COVID-regulations by got to get in the side first and at Warne said “With (Jasprit) Bumrah Rishabh Pant had hugged Control for Cricket (BCCI) visiting a baby accessories the moment I wouldn’t have him and the way the Indians bowl, I him—yet another violation shared the menu during shop. in the side. He’s got a little tech- mits (to strokes). They’re just ten- you’re defending and he just looks think it’s really important to have nique deficiency he needs to sort tative shots, you can see the disap- a little bit tentative at the moment.” left-handers. “Then it came down out first,” Warne told ‘Fox Cricket’. pointment as he turns and walks Symonds opined the 27-year-old to Wade or Head and I’m a bit frus- Former Australia all-rounder off and thinks ‘it was just a nothing is struggling for confidence at the trated with Travis Head because Indian player approached by Delhi nurse Andrew Symonds echoed Warne’s shot’,” Symonds said. moment. “He seems to be strug- he’s getting out the same way all thoughts, saying Head has been “When you’re playing for your gling confidence-wise just to how the time. Wade doesn’t deserve to during IPL 2020 for ‘inside information’ getting out playing “nothing shots” hard he’s going to commit and be dropped,” he added. position, this is when you really NEW DELHI, Jan 5 (Agencies): and needs to work on his batting. build his innings in his first 20 to The series is locked 1-1 with the get tested mentally. Can you clear An Indian player is said to have been “With Travis, he’s probably just 30 runs.” Warne picked David third Test scheduled to start at your mind and really play in a pos- approached by a nurse from Delhi during got to go back (to domestic cricket) Warner, who has missed out on the Sydney Cricket Ground from itive (mindset), every shot you play the 2020 IPL staged in the UAE for “inside and really work on how he com- a major chunk of the India assign- Thursday. it’s got to be positive even when information” on IPL matches in order to bet on them, as per reports. The nurse, posing as a doctor work- Langer lauds disciplined India; says ing at a South Delhi hospital, allegedly approached the player on September 30 while the Indian Premier League was efforts on to resolve Aussie batting woes under way, and asked for confidential information relating to the team, a report MELBOURNE, Jan 5 (Agencies): The series is discipline in their bowling, the wickets that we in the Indian Express said. level for now but Australia coach Justin Langer have played on have been competitive, so we The player, whose identity has not been on Tuesday said India have been distinctly well- are aware of that and I’m not too stressed about revealed, promptly reported the matter nurse online three years ago when she planned and disciplined, especially in bowling, it (scoring rate),” he added. to the Anti-Corruption Unit of the Board approached him on social media, claim- so far even as his side races to address its batting Langer also said that they were addressing the of Control for Cricket in India. The report ing to be a fan. The IE report also said that woes ahead of the third Test starting in Sydney, their batting concerns and working on strategies further said that the player represented the player recently connected with her to on Thursday. to counter the Indian spinners. India a few years ago, but is not part of seek advice on precautions to take against Asked about Australia’s low-scoring in the “I think we have got to look at our strategies the current team. COVID-19. He later told the ACU that he current series and if that is a concern, Langer against the Indian spinners. Ashwin is bowl- The development was confirmed by Ajit never met her in person, and had inter- cited various factors, the biggest being India’s ing in very well and we have worked hard on Singh, ACU chief, who said the matter acted with her only on social media. lethal accuracy with the ball. that last week or so,” the Australian head coach was now “closed”. The report said that When the nurse asked for “inside infor- “...their greatest strength over the last couple added. While Langer has always been effusive the matter was investigated soon after the mation”, the cricketer responded by warn- of series has been their discipline. They (India) in his praise for Bumrah, he also lauded young ACU was intimated, and while the nurse ing her that he would inform the authori- have been so well disciplined...I have loved the India seamer Mohammed Siraj for his perfor- had no connections with betting syndi- ties about her query. She replied that she last two Tests because the wickets have been a mance in his debut Test at Melbourne. cates, no further lead was found. would delete all the messages and not tell contest between bat and ball and you have got “Obviously, Bumrah is a world-class bowler The cricketer is said to have met the anyone about their conversations. to work a bit harder and that is what Test cricket and (Mohammed) Siraj coming in, he is a very is all about,” Langer said at a virtual press con- chandran Ashwin for his performance so far skill-full bowler...I thought he (Siraj) bowled ference. According to Langer, a former opening saying it is difficult to score quickly against very well in his first Test match, his debut, so we Gregg Clark appointed analytical batsman, India have taken a straighter line to great bowlers. “And let’s not discount Ravi are interested to see who comes in as their prob- couple of their batters and have accordingly Ashwin, how many has he taken 380 Test wick- ably third quick (and) time will tell,” he said. placed their fields. “So, I think, there is the factor ets? The great bowlers are the ones who are “We have only scored precisely 200 in that coach of Indian men’s hockey team of the wickets that we have played on, there is hard to score against and (Jasprit) Bumrah is second innings (in Melbourne) but anytime in tial to do very well in 2021 certainly some seam movement, there was a certainly up there at the moment, Ashwin is Test cricket when you are not scoring over 200s, and for a number of years little bit of swing in both those wickets. India up there at the moment, we are aware of it,” you are looking at ways to improve,” he added. in the future,” he added. have (has) taken a straighter line to a couple of he said. “We know how we like to play our Langer concluded by saying that there was Clark in his 11-year long our batters and set the fields accordingly,” he cricket as Australians, but credit to India, very plenty of talent in Australia and it was all about career, competed in 250 said. He also praised India off-spinner Ravi- well-planned, as you would expect they have opportunities. international matches, appearing in two World Cups (1994 - Sydney and 2002 - Kuala Lumpur) Sourav Ganguly to be discharged from and two Olympic Games (1996 - Atlanta and 2004 - Athens). hospital tomorrow, say doctors It was well acknowledged by India’s chief coach KOLKATA, Jan 5 (Agen- Ganguly’s condition is said to be NEW DELHI, Jan 5 as Assistant Coach between Grahan Reid. cies): Following the assessment stable after he suffered a cardiac (Agencies): South African 2017-2020. “He brings with him a of his condition after suffering a arrest on Saturday. He experienced Olympian Gregg Clark “I am really excited to join swath of experience includ- “mild” heart attack, BCCI Presi- “chest discomfort, heaviness of has been appointed as the the Indian Men’s Hockey ing 250 caps for South dent Sourav Ganguly will be dis- head, vomiting and a spell of diz- new analytical coach of Team. Africa. Having been Head charged on Wednesday, doctors ziness” while working out at his the Indian men’s hockey Having worked with Coach of South Africa for at Kolkata’s Woodlands Hospital home gym and was immediately team till the Tokyo Olym- Hockey India earlier, I 6 years and more recent- have confirmed. taken to the hospital. pic Games, Hockey India understand the setup and ly Assistant Coach with Dr Rupali Basu, MD & CEO of On Monday, a nine-member announced on Tuesday. their professionalism,” Canada, his contemporary Woodlands Hospital, told report- panel at the Woodlands Hospital Clark, who will join the Clark said in a HI release. knowledge of our Olympic ers that the former India captain decided that the former cricketer national camp this month, “Most of the players I competitions is first class,” will be monitored at home on a will undergo angioplasty on two had coached the Indian coached in the Junior Team Reid said. daily basis. Dr Basu added Gangu- coronary blockages at an “immedi- junior men’s team in 2013- back in 2013 are now in “Gregg has also worked ly will be ready for the next course ate later stage”. The medical panel 2014 when it won the the Senior group and have with a number of our ath- of medical procedures after about was of the opinion that perform- Sultan of Johor Cup and come of age as players. letes before, meaning he 2-3 weeks. ing the angioplasty at a later stage also participated at the “It has been very exciting can hit the ground run- As per reports, noted cardiologist attending to the 48-year-old, and complaints last night. His health was a “safer option”. Ganguly 2013 FIH Junior World Cup to watch this team grow ning. He begins in the New Dr Devi Shetty, who reached the take a call on his further course of parameters are normal too. We are had three blocked coronary arter- in New Delhi. over the past couple of Year. He will be an excel- city early on Tuesday, is scheduled treatment. “Mr Ganguly is stable checking on him frequently,” doc- ies and a stent was inserted in one He was associated with years. lent addition to our team,” to meet the team of nine doctors and fine. He slept well and had no tors added. to remove the blockage. the Canadian men’s team They have a lot of poten- he added. Top News of J&K Jammu, Tuesday, January 05, 2021 STATE / CONTD.... 9 ULB Presidents call on Dheeraj Gupta Season’s first snowfall in upper Now, Kathua residents too can avail gold reaches of Mandi Tehsil rity cover, insurance to the loan from HDFC Bank on attractive ROI elected representatives, providing of vehicle, rep- Top News Report expanded its branch net- At a national level, HDFC work in J&K in the past Bank has 50% of its branch- resentation in DDC and KATHUA, Jan 5: HDFC increase in honorarium to five years. The bank cur- es in semi-urban and rural Bank has announced the rently has 87 branches and areas and is continuously elected representatives. launch of its 8th Gold 239 ATMs in the state. It extending its reach in the Principal Secretary assured Loan branch in Jammu & has also leveraged tech- hinterland in its endeav- that all these demands will Kashmir at Shakunta com- nology to provide banking our to support inclusive be examined and appropri- plex Opp. SP Office in the services through multiple growth. As of September ate decision shall be taken Kathua District of the state. digital channels such as 30, 2020, the Bank had a in this regard. Residents of Kathua dis- netbanking and mobile distribution network with Director, Urban Local trict can now avail Gold banking. HDFC Bank has 5,430 branches and 15,292 Bodies, Kashmir, Direc- Loan safely and conve- the largest branch network ATMs in 2,848 cities/ tor Planning, HUDD, niently to meet their finan- among private sector banks towns. Director Finance, HUDD, cial requirements, includ- in Jammu & Kashmir. The The Bank has made sig- Top News Report PM Awas Yojna has been Additional Secretary (R), ing during exigencies in geographical spread of its nificant headway in its acceded to and govern- HUDD, Mohammad 45 minutes to an hour at branches aligns with the multichannel servicing JAMMU Jan 5: A delega- attractive interest rates. ment instructions have Iqbal Ahanger President, Bank’s focus on extending strategy in Jammu & Kash- tion of Presidents of Urban Top News Report The branch was inau- been issued in this regard. Municipal Committee, reach in under-banked and mir, providing customers, Local Bodies, Kashmir gurated by Chief Guest Regarding street lights in Dooru, Irshad Ahmad, MANDI, Jan 5: The upper reaches of Tehsil Mandi unbanked locations. in addition to its expanded Division, yesterday called Umesh Gupta, Executive various Municipal Coun- President, Municipal Com- received 2021 fresh snowfall of the season, resulting in “The new Gold Loan branch network, the use of on Dheeraj Gupta, Prin- President, CTM - Kathua cils/ Committees, the del- mittee, Handwara, Mush- chill, where people were seen wearing woollens and branch network is a reflec- its complete range of prod- cipal Secretary, Housing in the presence of Sachin tion of our commitment to ucts and services. It offers, egation was apprised that taq Ahmad, President, warm clothes during snow fall. The upper reaches includ- and Urban Development Mahajan, Circle Head, take formal banking to a under one roof, products a survey team of EESL is Municipal Committee, ing Sawjian, Galimaidaan, Chamber kinari, sankh doda, Department and apprised HDFC Bank, and other significantly larger number ranging from basic ser- conducting survey which Devsar, Jehangeer , Presi- Loran, Danna, Sultanpathri, and its periphery areas, senior officials of the Bank. him of various issues People of snow bound areas were forced to start wear- of families and businesses vices such as Savings shall be completed by dent, Municipal Commit- The branch is located in Jammu & Kashmir,” said Account, Fixed Deposits, pertaining to Municipal ing sweaters and warm clothes as the cold winds spread March, 2021 and new LED tee Sumbal, Umar Kakroo, at HDFC Bank Ltd., Sachin Mahajan, Circle Current Account, Two- Councils/ Committees of street lights would be President, Municipal across the region resulting in a dip in the day tempera- Shakuntla Complex, Opp. the region. The delega- Head – Jammu & Kashmir, wheeler loan, Auto loan, installed thereafter. It was Council, Baramulla, Pali ture. Besides, that though snowfall increases problems for SP Office, Ramnik Vihar, HDFC Bank. “Our objec- Tractor Loan, Commercial tion demanded devolve- also informed that the gov- Singh, President, Munici- people as the government fails to provide basic amenities, Kathua - 184101 and is tive is to empower more Vehicle Loan, Kisan Gold ment of function of vari- ernment has already issued pal Committee, Pattan, said Peer Tariq. headed by Vikas Kumar. people in the state by offer- Card, Agri and Commodi- ous departments to Urban instructions to transfer all Mohammad Altaf, Presi- Zubair Shah said that” You can’t imagine how much the Branch timings are 10 am ing them our full range of ties Loans to direct access Local Bodies as per 74th vacant state lands within dent, Municipal Council, public suffer here as they have no facility here to spend - 4 pm and the branch can banking services including banking channels such be reached by telephone at Amendment be expedited. Municipal areas to the con- Ganderbal, Abdul Kareem a single chilled night during winter. He appealed to the digital initiatives, even in as, PhoneBanking, Net- +917573919585. The delegation was cerned Municipality. Dar and President, Munic- concerned authorities to make appropriate arrangements rural areas, thus making a Banking and International HDFC Bank has rapidly informed that demand for The delegation also ipal Committee, Kunzer of electricity, water, ration, kerosene oil during the winter difference in their lives.” Credit and Debit Cards. advance funding under raised the issues of secu- were present. months. War of words for vaccination, queries Dhagger facing burnt of Govt apathy: Residents raised be answered: TMF Top News Report number of tourists have arrived at Top News Report German partner BioNTech the Valley where there are enjoying JAMMU, Jan 5: Team with health care workers BANI, Jan 5: It has been a while the magnificent views of hills and prioritized, the first person that the hidden potential of tourism Mask Force Chairman, trees covered with snow. Vijay Sharma, while appre- to be vaccinated was a in Jammu region started coming “This is one of the best tourists ciating Country’s Scientist 32yrs Maria Irene Ramrez, up, especially in Bani, Sarthal and & Researcher for coming Head of Nursing at the places we have ever visited up ICU of the Ruben Lenero Basholi areas of Kathua district. here in north. Dhagger is beautiful, out with Covid-19 vac- cination, congratulated Hospital in Mexico City. If However, the apathetic attitude untouched and has the best of raw this could happen why not of government and authorities them for putting up all out beauty the mother nature has to efforts to give country & much more serious com- has ensured that a number of such offer. It is also safer than Kashmir world the vaccination. plications can’t take place beautiful places here do not get “PM Narendra Modi when 3rd trial data is yet to and also the locals have provided come & studies made. It’s what they really deserve. us with the facility of home stay,” greeted the scientists lead- ing it to Atam Nirbhar not understandable that Dhagger in Bani Tehsil of the say Pooja Thakur, a tourist from what makes the Govern- district is one such tourist places, programme of the country. Palampur in Himachal Pradesh, The statements made by media report from Maxican ment to go in haste & Act which continue to be ignored and like James Bond,” added with visitors finding themselves back to Bani in late evening hours who has arrived in Dhagger along certain set of leaders have Doctor’s Allergic reaction neglected by the administration, raised controversies in the reveal that after receiving Sharma. in the midst of Mother Nature, in as there is no accommodation with her family. “We have to fight with thus failing to reach its full poten- “The governments in the past safety & success of 1st vac- Pfizer BioNTech Covid-19 pollution free surroundings. available at present in the Valley,” cination of the country and vaccine the doctor experi- Pandemic and not risk tial to attract wanderers from all have conveniently ignored the human lives & more par- over the country. It is unfortunate From past few years, people have rues Amir Chand, Sarpanch Dhag- have made it infighting enced seizures, difficulty tourism attractions in Jammu between the Government breathing and a skin rash, ticularly when it comes to to note that even in Jammu region, started visiting Dhagger valley ger. health workers who have from different parts of the country, “Some people of the area have region and the discrimination and opposition parties,” after which she was admit- only a few people know about the Sharma said in a statement ted to the ICU of a public to come to our rescue when however, the negligent and care- now started providing shelter to continues even now. Dhagger can it comes to that. Free or Dhagger valley. be a safer, more scenic alterna- issued here on Tuesday. hospital in the Northern free attitude of the authorities have intending tourists for short stay Sharma appealed to all state of Nuevo Leon, he No free vaccination move A hidden Paradise on earth, the tive to the spots elsewhere in the should help the country- valley is situated approximately seen the number stay stagnant, far at very reasonable rates in their those who matter to create said. union territory. The government faith amongst the coun- “Earlier on December men not play with their 180 kilometers from the District from the real potential of the place. homes, but there is more that lives if it comes to that we “The government has failed mis- the government needs to do,” he must promote and bring Dhagger trymen and queries being 25, the country kicked off headquarters. The lush green its vaccination campaign need not to rely on rhetori- erably in developing this beautiful added. to the tourist map of Jammu and raised must be satisfied meadows of Dhagger Valley are by those who are indeed against the novel corona- cal and vaccination move Kashmir,” said Advocate Rakesh be made with solid foot- captivating and invigorating also, place. The visitors go to Dhagger Dhagger receives heavy snowfall responsible to give certi- virus with a vaccine devel- from Bani in the morning and come every year. As we speak now, a Thakur. fication of the same. The oped by Pfizer and it’s ings,” he said. FROM PAGE 1 quent and maximum. Seema Sharma, Subash Shastri, Suresh Singh are under scrutiny. The Bank accounts of the Farmers continue Snow continues on day The cold wave, however, continues even and Raman Gupta executive members have accused and his family members are also after that in Kashmir with a 20-day-long hailed decision of VFI and termed it as a being scrutinized for further flow of amounts protests a day after 3 in Kashmir: Flights ‘Chillai-Khurd’ (small cold) and a 10-day- positive step towards promotion of sports in them and also for presence of lockers main- talks with Centre remain grounded; highway long ‘Chillai-Bachha’ (baby cold). in general and Volleyball in particular across tained by the accused Surinder Singh and his The weatherman has forecast more snow- India and even abroad, with nomination of family members. Further investigation of the inconclusive closed fall in the next 24 hours and a “significant” Sidharth Daluja as the Associate Joint Sec- case is in progress. improvement in from January 6. retary of VFI. have been at the border points of the national “Jammu-Srinagar highway continues to be It will not be out of place to mention here 3 family members found capital since November 26, braving the bone- blocked due to snow accumulation at Jawa- Weather to improve that during tenure of Sidharth Daluja as chilling cold weather in the region. Sporadic har Tunnel and Landslides and mudslides at President of VAJK, the Association besides dead under mysterious rains have also lashed the national capital in several places,” a traffic police official said. in J&K, Ladakh from carrying out normal activities has conducted the last couple of days. Mughal Road, which connects the Shop- circumstances two coaching cum clinic camps for budding Delhi Traffic Police have been posting alerts ian with Poonch district has been closed for Wednesday: IMD volleyball players under 16-year age group on its official Twitter handle to inform com- several days due to heavy snowfall in the in Baramulla rose significantly in both UTs. “Heavy to in Jammu wherein free boarding/ lodging/ muters about road closures across the city. region. Srinagar-Leh highway has been offi- Mohammad Maqbool Lone along with his very heavy snowfall is likely to occur in the infrastructure facilities were provided by On Tuesday, Delhi Traffic Police said in a cially closed on the orders by Divisional Com- wife and son were found dead at their home valley during the next 24 hours (till Wednes- the President. series of tweets that the Singhu, Auchandi, missioner Kashmir on December 30. and may have died of suffocation. day). In these camps, international Volleyball Piau Maniyari, Saboli and Mangesh borders A MeT official here said that Srinagar Meanwhile, a senior police official told that There would be overall improvement in players imparted training to budding play- are closed for traffic movement. “Please take received 8cms of snowfall in the last 24 hours a police party had reached the spot and they weather beginning tomorrow,” an official ers of erstwhile J&K State. alternate route via Lampur Safiabad, Palla till 0830 hours while Qazigund, the gateway were ascertaining the cause of their death. of the local meteorological department said. Apart from this, two Refresher clinics for “The bodies will be taken to hospital for & Singhu school toll tax borders. Traffic has town of Kashmir, recorded the highest depth technical officials for conducting various autopsy and further probe has been initiated been diverted from Mukarba & GTK road. in the plains across Valley—29.8cms—during Sidharth Daluja nomi- VB competitions were also held, with one regarding the same,” he said. Please avoid Outer Ring Road, GTK Road & the time and 80cms (32inches) in the last 48 at Jammu and other at Bandipora, Kashmir NH-44,” they said. hours. nated Associate Joint Division for the first time in the history of “The Chilla and Ghazipur borders are Pahalgam, the famous tourist destination, Association. DMA issues fresh closed for traffic coming from Noida & and Kokernag recorded 18cms and 26cms of Secretary VFI To sum up, the VFI has added another Ghaziabad to Delhi because of farmer pro- fresh snowfall in the 24 hours respectively. in general and Volleyball in particular. feather in VAJK’s cap by giving an oppor- avalanche warning tests. Please take alternate route for coming Regarding Gulmarg, the official said that Besides being a sports lover, Sidharth Daluja tunity to Sidharth Daluja to serve VFI. Top News Report to Delhi via Anand Vihar, DND, Bhopra & the worldfamous skiing resort accumulated is a leading industrialist and associated with Loni Borders,” it added. 20cms of fresh snowfall in the last 24 hours corporate sector of erstwhile J&K State. SRINAGAR, Jan 5: Jammu and Kashmir The traffic police said Tikri and Dhansa while Kupwara recorded 2cms of snowfall. Besides volleyball, Sidharth Daluja’s sports ACB registers case against Disaster Management Authority (DMA) borders are also closed for traffic movement. Central Kashmir’s Ganderbal and Budgam track record has been par excellence in crick- today issued fresh medium and low level “Jhatikara Border is open only for LMV districts received almost the same snow depth et and table tennis as well. Presently, he is PDD Meter Reader... avalanche warnings for higher reaches (Cars/Light Motor Vehicles), two wheel- as Srinagar even as higher reaches accumu- also the Vice President of Jammu Kashmir Department and his family members were of avalanche prone areas of Jammu and ers and pedestrian movement,” they said in lated around 24-30cms or more fresh snow. Olympic Association. in possession of assets worth Rs. 2.37 crores Kashmir. another tweet. Reports said that several main roads and All office bearers of Volleyball Associa- which were highly disproportionate to their As per a communiqué received in this People travelling to Haryana can take the almost all interior lanes are still clogged with tion of J&K including Raj Daluja Patron-in- known sources of incomes. In order to avoid regard, medium level avalanche warn- routes via Jharoda (only single carriageway), snow even as the divisional administration Chief, Kuldip Magotra CEO, Hardip Singh scrutiny before the eyes of law the assets were ing has been issued for higher reaches of Daurala, Kapashera, Badusarai, Rajokri pressed men and machinery into service in the Gill Executive Vice-President, V K Magotra disguised in the names of the accused’s wife Poonch, Rajouri, Ramban, Doda, Kishtwar, NH-8, Bijwasan/Bajghera, Palam Vihar and early hours of the day to clear snow from the General Secretary, R C Sharma Treasurer, and son. It was also shown that the wife was Anantnag, Kulgam, Kupwara and Bandi- Dundahera borders, they added. roads. The snowfall has also led to disruptions Raj Guru Senior Vice President, Madan Lal running a construction business whereas veri- pora districts besides Waltengu Nad, South Farmers fear the government will stop in milk and vegetable supplies to Srinagar. Toofan and Abdul Ahad Shah Vice Presi- fication has revealed that she does not possess and North portals of Jawahar Tunnel, Veri- buying grain at minimum guaranteed prices Meanwhile, Srinagar recorded a low of dents, Sajjad Hussain, Puran Singh, Mohd enough resources to create so many assets. nag, Kapran, Chowkibal-NC Pass, Gurez, under the laws and that corporations will minus 0.8 °C while mercury settled at minus Tariq and Amir Bhat Joint Secretaries, Akbar The verification had also revealed that the Dawar and Neeru areas. then push prices down. The government said 1.1°C in Pahalgam, minus 4.0°C in Gulmarg, Ali Office Secretary, Krishan Lal Sharma construction business was only an eye wash to Similarly, low level avalanche warn- it is willing to pledge that guaranteed prices Qazigund minus 0.2°C, Kupwara minus 0.7°C former Divisional Sports Officer and Dis- disguise the unaccounted money which was ing has been issued for upper reaches will continue. They also say the three farm while Kokernag recorded a low of minus trict Secretary Poonch, Nilofar Habib District pumped into creation of the immoveable and of Udhampur, Baramulla, Ganderbal, laws will lead to the cartelisation and com- 0.7°C, the official said. Secretary Kulgam, Muneer Alam District moveable assets. Sonamarg - Zojila, Z-Gali- Kalaroose, mercialisation of agriculture and make farm- Kashmir is in the middle Chillai-Kalan, the Secretary Srinagar, Shabir Malik District Sec- After registration of the FIR against accused Kanzalwan, Tangmarg and Gulmarg. ers vulnerable to corporate greed. The farm- 40-day winter period which commenced on retary Shopian, Muddasar District Secretary and his family members, search warrants As such, people living in these avalanche ers have also threatened to hold a rally on December 21 and ends on January 31. The Pulwama, Arsullha Habib District Secretary were obtained and searches were conducted prone areas are advised not to venture out January 26 on Republic Day if their demands period is considered the harshest of the winter Bandipora, Abdul Majeed President District on all the locations and incriminating docu- to avoid loss of lives. are not met. when the chances of snowfall are most fre- Baramulla, Manpreet Kour, Veena Kumari, ments and articles have been recovered which Top News of J&K 10 STATE Jammu, Tuesday, January 05, 2021 JMC’s Social Justice Lt Governor calls for best-in-class Standing Committee arrangements for Shri Amarnath pilgrims Top News Report holds meeting JAMMU, Jan 5: Lieuten- ant Governor, Manoj Sinha today called for best-in- class arrangements for Shri Amarnathji pilgrims to improve their overall yatra experience. The Lt Governor was chairing a preparatory review meeting of Shri Amarnath ji Yatra-2021 here at Civil Secretariat. He setting up a well-equipped to improve the utilities sible, including official lan- arrangements etc. He also will personally review the and well-staffed CHC to enroute, besides repair of guages of the UT to reach enquired about the role of preparations and setting handle emergency cases, roads and other infrastruc- out to the wider popula- different stakeholders and up of on-ground facilities Lt Governor to the officers. ture well in time. He asked tion. their active contribution in for the pilgrims. Laying The Lt Governor asked them to take all requisite During the meeting, the Lt the conduct of yatra. of its members have been working hard Top News Report special emphasis on pro- the CEO to rope in the gov- measures and involve more Governor sought a detailed BVR Subrahmanyam, on ground level with people in provid- viding best medical facili- ernments of neighbouring NGOs and religious organ- report on all aspects related Chief Secretary; Nitishwar JAMMU, Jan 5: The committee meeting ing them the help they need and insuring ties to the pilgrims, the Lt states to provide services isations to ensure smooth to the conduct of Shri Ama- Kumar, Principal Secre- of Social Justice Standing Committee of that they are getting the benefits of vari- Governor passed directions of more doctors and medi- pilgrimage of Shri Amar- rnathji Yatra which includ- tary to the Lt Governor Jammu Municipal Corporation was held ous schemes of the Government. He said for the increase of Acciden- cal paramedics, besides nathji and proper facilities ed routes to holy cave, and Chief Executive Offi- under the chairmanship of Chairman Jeet that it is also due to the effort of this com- tal insurance of pilgrims various NGOs that already for the pilgrims. terrain, accommodation cer (CEO), Shri Amarnathji Kumar Angral including the members of mittee that the pension cases which were during the Yatra, besides send doctors and paramed- He also stressed on dis- and tent facilities, medical Shrine Board (SASB); Anup the Social Justice Standing Committee pending from many years have approved doubling the number of ics during the yatra. semination of informative arrangements, duration of Soni, Additional CEO, Councilor Tripta Devi, Councilor Ritu and the beneficiaries have started receiv- Life saving Ambulances. The Lt Governor direct- materials and pamphlets in yatra, weather conditions, SASB and senior officers Choudhary, Councilor Rama, Councilor ing their pensions and also under PMAY Explore the possibility of ed the concerned officers as many languages as pos- registration process, langar attended the meeting. Sham Lal, Councilor Ajay Gupta, Coun- Scheme, where the first installment which cilor Kuldeep Singh, Councilor Subhash used to be credited only after construc- Sharma along with the officers from tion of 1st stage will be paid in advance various departments Akanksha Kalsotra so that those who do not have any means Advisor Khan reviews infrastructural needs of CDPO, Narinder Kour Deputy Director can start the construction of their house (Supply) CAPD Manjit Singh Teshil Offi- immediately. cer Social Welfare Department, F.A Qazi The Chairman also added that there is Fruit & Vegetable Mandi Complex Narwal Dy. Gen. Manager H&UDD, Rajeshwar a desire need of implementation of Basic allotted for development Singh Jamwal, Assistant Director (Adm.) Service Fund Head in JMC for which he Top News Report of Mandis. The members Social Welfare Department, Ashok Sharma and his committee have already taken up JAMMU, Jan 5: Advi- of Fruit &Vegetable Asso- Administration Assistant Red Cross, Tina this issue several time to higher authori- sor to Lieutenant Gover- ciation Narwal thanked the Sharma Assistant Project Officer JUDA, ties and in General House but unfortu- nor, Farooq Khan, today Advisor for his personal Archana Bhat Assistant Project officer nately till now nothing has been done reviewed functioning of intervention regarding infra- JUDA and officials of JMC Assistant Com- regarding this. He said that this is genuine Department of Horticulture structural development of missioner Revenue, Sudhir Bali, Revenue demand and also in accordance with the Planning and Marketing the Mandi complex. They Officer, Ashwani Sudan and S.K Gupta Municipal Act 2000 of JMC. He appealed besides infrastructural needs demanded additional toilet Sr. Law Officer, JMC were also present. to the Lieutenant Governor to please take of Vegetable Mandi Com- complexes, canteens, guard In the meeting a threadbare discussion cognizance of this matter because of this plex Narwal at Kissan Ghar, rooms, residential quar- was held on the action taken on the issues many resolution which were passed in the Fruit and Vegetable Mandi ters, restoration of bound- raised in the previous meeting. After that general house are left pending and deserv- Complex Narwal. ary wall, shops transfer, the councilors had one on one discus- ing poor people are not able to receive Principal Secretary Hor- lease extension besides link sion with the representatives of differ- their benefits. ticulture, Navin Kumar road to Mandi via Balidaan ent departments who introduced what At the end of the meeting, Jeet Angral, Choudhary besides senior Stambh and improvement in schemes are available with the respective Chairman of Social Justice Committee and officers of concerned depart- Advisor Khan highlighted culture and Horticulture will improve the living stan- basic facilities like sanitation. department. The councilors then made Sudhir Bali Assistant Commissioner (Rev- ment and representatives of the need for maximizing the sectors to boost the produc- dards of farmers by getting Advisor assured the Asso- aware the representatives about various enue) thanked the officials of different Fruit and Vegetable Mandi reach of different schemes tion and improve the socio- fair and better remunerative ciation that all their griev- issues and problems being faced by the departments and committee members for Association were present in with time bound completion economic status of farmers prices for their produce. ances and demands raised general public in getting the full benefits making this meeting a success and hoped the meeting. of all ongoing programmes of J&K. He asked the offi- Advisor asked the mem- would be looked into for of those schemes. that they will work together in uplifting Director Horticulture gave and projects. He asked the cers and field functionaries bers of the Association redressal at the earliest. He The Chairman said that the Social Jus- and betterment of the weaker sections of power point presentation officers to implement the to work with dedication, to register themselves at asked the representatives of tice Standing Committee with the help the society. on physical and financial schemes in letter and spirit honesty and sincerity to e-platform for better sale the Association to constitute progress of the department for benefit of farmers and create awareness regarding and purchase of their prod- a committee of three mem- including achievements fruit growers. various technological inter- ucts and use Kissan-rath app bers who shall be authorised Kangan inhabitants protest against PDD during 2018-19 and 2019-20 Advisor said that the UT ventions and farmers wel- for transportation purpose. to negotiate and take final Top News Report department has failed to said they fail to repair against the approved action administration is deter- fare schemes. He said that He stressed for transpar- decision regarding resolu- repair a damaged trans- our damaged transform- plans. mined to give thrust to Agri- adoption of such measures ent annual audit of funds tion of their issues. GANDERBAL, Jan former in the area form er from two weeks. The 5: Residents of Khan last two weeks. protesters raised slogans Mohalla Akhal Kangan Sources said that the against the Power Devel- on Tuesday staged a pro- scores of people assem- opment Department and test against the Power Apni Party urges Govt to fast bled in the Main Market said that they have failed Development Department Kangan and staged a to repair and restore elec- (PDD), alleging that the protest against PDD and tricity in the area. track recruitment process in J&K NC delegation meets LG; citing various reasons and ises made with the people. the vacancies were also “They used youth as questioned by the youth vote bank in elections and People’s mandate has to not only in Jammu, but then abandoned them. in Kashmir also,” said The hopelessness among Vikram. youth has increased with be respected: NC Provincial President and withdrawal of posts adver- Former Minister Manjit tised for recruitments,” she Top News Report Javed Rana, Tarlochan and brutal assassination of Singh appealed “Besides added. Singh Wazir, Rattan Lal Satpal Nischal, a gold smith looking for Govt jobs, the Ex-MLC and Vice Provin- JAMMU, Jan 5: National Gupta and Sheikh Bashir in heart of the Srinagar city youth should also start cial President, Asghali Ali Conference on Tuesday Ahmed. and sought judicial probe small businesses and stated that the Apni Party stressed the crucial need “Peoples’ mandate has to into these incidents. They become entrepreneurs needs the energy and youth of ensuring neutrality and be respected”, the delega- called for measures to instil to generate employment power to move forward to impartiality of the admin- tion said, adding that this sense of security and trust opportunities for others. achieve its goal of devel- istration in the establish- is actually the message sent among the people. If the youth become self- opment with a progressive ment of District Develop- out by the electors, loud The senior leaders also Top News Report Bakaya said the Apni attention and the reduce reliant, it will make J&K and pragmatic outlook. ment Councils, saying this and clear. They lauded the called for inter-regional, Party would strive to make chances of their being prosperous because it is not Shoaib Lone, District is imperative for respecting efforts of the Lt Governor intra-regional and inter- JAMMU, Jan 5: Apni youth develop an optimis- indulging in drug addic- possible for everyone to get President, Baramulla said the mandate of the people in ensuring peaceful con- faith community people to Party has appealed to the tic and healthy attitude tion and other unlawful Govt jobs.” that the party will chan- and upholding their faith duct of the polls and said people dialogue in order Govt to fast track recruit- and to assure employ- activities. He termed the youth nelize energy of the youth in the grass-roots level the promise of upholding to defeat the designs of the ment process in Jammu and ment opportunities for all He was speaking at a join- as backbone of J&K and towards the right direction democratic institutions, democratic values has to be elements creating polari- Kashmir. deserving youth. ing programme which was the nation who should be and empower them. “We which hold promise for kept by foiling the machi- sation and divide in the While speaking at an He urged “The Govt to organized at Gandhi Nagar given special attention and will not allow divisive pol- transforming rural land- nations of reversing the society. Jammu and Kash- impressive function at fast track recruitment and office of Apni Party. In this special recruitment drives itics and unite the youth scape in Jammu and Kash- will of the people. This is mir has been known for Apni Party office in Gandhi also takes care of the aspira- programme, over 70 youth should be conducted in the of two regions towards a mir. imperative for the larger peaceful co-existence of Nagar where many youth tions of youth engaged on joined the Party expressing border area of Jammu divi- better future,” he said. During their meeting interests of democracy, the the people and no attempt joined Apni Party, Vijay temporary basis with no their faith in the policy and sion from Kathua to Poonch Lone said that the youth with the Lieutenant Gov- senior leaders said. of vitiating this atmosphere Bakaya General Secretary guarantee of a secure future agenda of the party. Prom- district. of Jammu and Kashmir ernor Manoj Sinha at Raj They also referred to the should be allowed. The Apni Party and ex-MLC like Rehbar Khel who were inent among those who “The Party has resolved have the same aspirations, Bhavan here this morning, impressive turn-out in elec- dialogue between a cross expressed great satisfaction working like any govern- joined the Party included to fight for the cause of but political parties always a delegation of the Nation- tions despite weather vaga- section of people will help that so many youth college ment servant with meagre Prabhjot Singh, Jagran the youth. The youth have played with their emotions al Conference, led by its ries and said this reflects promote better under- going youth had come for- emoluments and hope of Deep Singh, Vijay Sharma, lost their confidence under and diverted their atten- Provincial President Dev- peoples’ unflinching faith standing and harmony ward to show interest in becoming permanent only Sumit Singh, Gurpreet present circumstances. It tion from the basic issues ender Singh Rana, drew his in democracy and the dem- as respecting each others’ the pragmatic policies of after completing seven Singh, Amrit Pal Singh, Bal- is not possible to restore of employment and devel- attention to the attempts ocratic institutions They sentiments is imperative the Apni Party. years of service. Such a cal- winder Singh and others. confidence among the opment. being made to mutilate said the deep yearning of for healthy societal growth. He told the gathering lous attitude was causing The programme was orga- youth without the elected Vajinder Dutta, Ajaz the mandate of the people the people in becoming The Lt. Governor assured that youth had a vital role frustration among youth.” nized by Gourav Kapoor Govt. J&K should have an Kazmi, Abhay Bakaya, by encouraging horse-trad- part of decision making is the delegation that the to play in helping the Apni Apni Party General Sec- and Shivam Choudhary. elected Govt and assembly Media Coordinator Raqeeq ing of the recently elected healthy sign of democracy administration will play Party to take the people of retary, Vikram Malhotra Speaking on the occasion, elections should be held Ahmed Khan, Ashraf Councillors, saying this is and this spirit is required a non-partisan role in the UT towards a stable appealed to the Govt of Apni Party General Secre- as early as possible,” said Choudhary, Gohar Wani, not good for democracy. to be upheld by foiling the the establishment of the peaceful and prosperous India to reserve certain tary Vikram Malhotra said Manjit Singh. JP Singh, Dalbir Singh, The delegation comprised attempts of reversing the DDCs. He also assured future. jobs in Union Govt Depart- that there was frustration Provincial President, Vishal Zutshi, Vaibhav former Ministers Ajay popular will by undemo- transparent and fair con- He said that this would ments keeping in view the among the youth due to Women Wing, Namrta Mattoo, Jogdiner Singh, Kumar Sadhotra, Surjeet cratic means. duct of enquiry in the two happen as the Apni Party troubling period since the poor employment avenues Sharma highlighted con- Vipan Bali, Farooq Choud- Singh Slathia, Syed Mush- The delegation also incidents referred by the would shun divisive poli- last three decades. in Govt departments. cerns of educated women hary, Jagmeet Singh Bali taq Ahmed Shah Bukhari, expressed concern over National Conference del- tics and not indulge in Malhotra said that the “In recent times, the noti- in J&K and targeted BJP for were present in the joining besides former legislators the Laweypora incident egation. empty rhetoric. youth should be given fications were withdrawn its failure in fulfilling prom- programme. Top News of J&K Jammu, Tuesday, January 05, 2021 STATE / ADVT 11 Rukmini Ashtami to be celebrated Fahar urges Admin for speedy Rose Public School re-opens with new look on Jan 6: Mahant Rohit Shastri restoration of electricity, snow

Top News Report On this day eight Suha- gan women get their bless- clearance JAMMU, Jan 5: Rukmini ings by giving food and Top News Report Ashtami will be celebrated Dakshina and if possible, on January 6, 2021. Presi- wake up in the night and SRINAGAR, Jan 5: Youth Ambassador, Member of dent of Shri Kailakh Jyo- chant the Bhagwan Krish- International Human Rights Commission Fahar Baba on tish Avim Vedic Sansthan na mantras and offer food Monday urged the administration to ensure speedy res- Trust, Mahant Rohit Shas- to the Brahmins the next toration of electricity and clearance of snow in the Valley. tri said that this festival day and complete the fast. Baba said the snowfall which continued for two days celebrated every year on According to mythological has thrown life out of gear with problems of lack of elec- the Ashtami tithi of Pausha texts, Goddess Rukmini tricity being voiced by the people. He urged the govern- Krishnapaksha. and Bhagwan Shri Krishna ment to be prepared to deal with such eventualities for Goddess Devi Rukmini were born on the Ashtami convenience of local masses. “Though electricity has been to long period of closure, of paved stone pathway. was born on this date in mini ji.In the religious restorer in city’s and towns but there are still many area Top News Report date of Krishna Paksha. these shelters required The school after repair Dwapara Yuga. Goddess texts, Goddess Rukmini which suffer. I urge government to restore electricity on And Goddess Radha was repair and renovation for and renovation is giving a Rukmini is the first wife is described as an incarna- speedy basis,” he said. JAMMU: Rose Public also born on Ashtami Tithi. re-opening of school. The better look. of Bhagwan Shri Krishna, tion of Goddess Lakshmi. That is why Ashtami Tithi Baba further said, clearance of snow in remote areas School, Galuthi (Rajouri) people of area approached On the occasion of re- she is the best among the Whoever worships Shri is considered auspicious. should be done on war footing basis. “We have many was closed since Mar 2020 the Territorial Army unit opening, a motivation talk sixteen thousand one hun- Ganesh ji, Bhagwan Shri Owing to the pandemic of areas in remote areas of Kupwara and Gurez which due to COVID-19 Nation- for assistance. on importance of education dred and eight queens of Krishna,Mata Lakshmi, covid-19 we should cel- remain cut off for days together. So government should wide lockdown. The school God. It is one of the most Goddess Rukmini along ebrated our festivals by come to rescue of the locals and provide them every has been re-opened with a Addressing the needs of was also organised which significant Hindu festival with their son Pradyuman. staying at our homes. possible assurance under such circumstances,” he said. new look given to it with the students, the Army car- was attended by 65 school dedicated to Devi Ruk- Baba appealed to the Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha the help of Army on 05 Jan ried out large scale Shelter children, 20 parents and to ensure availability of essentials during winter in the 2021. renovation and refurbish- few local influential per- State Level Youth Parliament Valley. The school was func- ment of the school prem- sonalities of the area. tioning from temporary ises by repairing periphery The students, teachers J&K Bank commissions Shelters, which provides fencing, electricity arrange- and locals expressed their Festival 2021 held middle level education to ments, construction of gratitude to the Army for ATM in Durbuk approximately 120 chil- three washrooms, washing extending this timely assis- dren from Galuthi and points, provisioning of Tar- tance before re-opening of Rose Public School, Galu- Top News Report surrounding areas. Due paulin for roofs and laying thi. SRINAGAR, Jan 5: J&K Bank has commissioned Auto- mated Teller Machine (ATM) at BU Tangtse in Durbuk – sub-division of the Union Territory of Ladakh. The bank’s In-charge Zonal Head Tsewang Dorjai inaugurated the first on-site ATM in the presence of Sarpanch Shashukul of Tangtse and a gathering comprising of valuable cus- tomers and local residents. Speaking on the occasion, Tsewang Dorjai said that the dedication of ATM for the public at places like these testi- fies the bank’s commitment to make the world-class bank- ing and financial products, services available to people of Narinder Modi. bigger threat than Covid Top News Report the region irrespective of their location or status. He said that the Prime 19. The Sarpanch Shashukul lauded the bank led by its Minister shared the idea Gill also informed that the JAMMU, Jan 5: Nehru CMD R K Chhibber for commissioning the ATM thereby of youth becoming the 1st and 2nd winner of the Yuva Kendra Sangathan fulfilling the long pending demand of the people living voice of India in his Mann District level are participat- Jammu & Kashmir and in the area with sub- zero temperature. Those present ki Baat address of 31st ing in State Youth Parlia- Ladakh, Ministry of Youth on the occasion hailed the bank’s efforts in providing December, 2017, he desired ment and the 1st, 2nd and affairs and Sports in coor- them technology-based banking services at the nearest to organize District Youth 3rd winners at state level dination with NSS orga- possible location. Parliament at the time of will participate in National nized State Level Youth Notably, after commissioning of the ATM, the number the inaugural of the 22nd Youth Parliament at Cen- Parliament Festival 2021 of such machines in UT Ladakh has reached 49. today on virtual mode. National Youth Festival on tral Hall , Sansad Bhavan, The main objectives of the 12th January 2018. New Delhi on 12th and programme were to hear There after the first 13th January 2021. Nat Manch performs the voice of youth in the National Youth Festival Gill stated that 3 best age group of 18-25 who was organized in Janu- speakers at the National Dogri Play ‘Pagal’ were allowed to vote but ary –February 2019. Prime level will be awarded Rs. cannot stand as candidate Minister addressed the 2 Lakh, Rs.1.50 Lakh and Top News Report for election. youth and also gave away Rs.1 Lakh respectively. In this exercise, 44 par- the prizes. Seven Jury members JAMMU, JAN 5: Nat ticipants hailing from Manhas appreciated the namely Prof Gharu Ram Manch today performed a Youth Clubs & Mahila organizer and congratu- Bhagat, DDC Member Tarun Sharma’s Dogri Play Mandal affiliated with lated Bikram Singh Gill, and Ex MLA, Dr. Musa- ‘Pagal’ under its ongoing NYKS and NSS from 20 State Director, Nehru Yuva vir Ahmed (KAS) NSS Tuesday Series of Nukkad Districts namely Kathua, Kendra Sangathan J&K Programme Coordinator, Natak and play here at Samba, Jammu, Rajouri, and Ladakh and his team Kashmir University, Sri- Shakti Nagar, Jammu. The Poonch , Udhampur, Reasi, for organizing the State nagar, Dr. Hema Gandotra play was written, directed Kishtwar, Ramban, Doda, Youth Parliament. Sr. Assistant Prof (Depart- and acted by Tarun Sharma Kulgam, Anantnag, Shop- He said that the views and ment of Sociology), Jammu Renowned Theatre Person- ian, Pulwama, Srinagar, suggestion of the youth of University, Shalini Rana ality of J&K UT. Ganderbal, Budgam, J&K and Ladakh will reach Assistant Prof & HOD The play begins with the After leaving the job, Rama Baramulla, Bandipora, at National Level. (English) Govt. College of boy (Rama) who is very started getting tense, but Kupwara of J&K and two Earlier, Bikram Singh Gill Education Jammu, Reecha simple. He works in an Rama decided not to give districts of Ladakh namely State Director, J&K and Gupta (Artist), Ram Paul office. He is very honest. up. Rama started the task Leh and Kargil were par- Ladakh welcomed Sham- Dogra, senior journal- But the senior officers of connecting people with ticipated. sher Singh and jury mem- ist and social activist, Dr did not like his honesty himself but he could not The program was inaugu- bers and the participants of Ghulam Jeelani Zargar because he did not earn connect people because rated by Shamsher Singh the programme. Srinagar. cash due to his honesty. people too got lured by Manhas, Member of Parlia- Gill informed that District The jury adjudged Sheikh The seniors planned to money and left Rama’s ment, Rajya Sabha. Level Youth Parliament Yamina, from Srinagar expel Rama and they were side. While addressing the was organized at Jammu, as winner Srishti Koul, successful in their mission. He went mad after being participants through vir- Srinagar and Udhampur Jammu at Second rank After leaving the job, Rama under stress. The story tual mode, the MP stated on 28th and 29th Decem- and Nayeeda Choudhary, started getting tense, but gave a strong message that idea behind the orga- ber, 2020 respectively. Samba at third rank. Jury Rama decided not to give that if we are alone we nizing of District/ State He said that there are five members thanked NYKS up. can easily lose, if we are and National level Youth topics selected during State efforts and appreciated the The seniors planned to together no one can beat Parliament Festival was of Youth Parliament which response of all youth in this expel Rama and they were us. our beloved Prime Minster were Climate Change is a online session. successful in their mission. JKTAC seeks removal of pay anomaly of teachers, masters Top News Report are taking long to address Commission the Teachers the long pending demands ers and 4600 in favour of to bring fairness in the were paid the Pay Band of of teachers of J&K and Masters like other UT’s of DODA, JAN 5: Members department. Sharma said Rs 5200-20200 with Grade bring them at par with India be provided to the of Jammu Kashmir Teach- that on 5th August 2019, Pay of Rs. 2800 which in Teachers of other UTs of teachers of J&K UT so that ers Joint Action Commit- with the declaration of the the revised pay matrix as India in respect of pay and as per 7th Pay Commis- tee (JKTJAC) alleged that State of Jammu & Kashmir per Seventh Pay Commis- grades. Rajesh Jamwal, sion, Minimum Basic Pay they were being discrimi- as the Union Territory of sion was fixed at the Basic Provincial President of structure for teachers will nated upon by the govern- India, We were hopeful Pay of Rs 29200. However JKTJAC Jammu demand- be Rs. 35400-112400 and ment by not addressing that the employees of the our counter parts in other ed grade pay structure of for Masters will be 44900- the huge pay anomaly of Union Territory of J &K UTs of India are being Rs.4200 in favour of teach- 142400. teachers and masters. will get all the benefits paid higher grades. Union Territory Presi- of all the allowances and The leadership of Provide basic amenities to far dent JKTJAC, Vinod the pay at Par with their JKTJAC said that it’s crys- Sharma in his press counterparts in centre and tal clear that the teachers flung areas of Doda: NC statement said that their other union territories of of J&K are paid lesser counterparts in rest of the India, however nothing than their counter parts in Top News Report Indian union territories concrete has been done in other UTs of India which are “far ahead than them this regard. The teachers is totally unjustified and BHADARWAH, Jan 5: Senior National Conference in terms of Grade Pay and of the J &K Union Ter- discrimination with our Leader and incharge Bhadarwah Constituency Sheikh other service benefits”. ritory has suffered a lot cadre. Mahboob Iqbal today urged District Administration Sharma alleged that previously, even though The JKTJAC appealed to Doda as well as SDM Bhalessa, Bhaderwah and all Teh- teachers in all other the then state fixed the pay Lt Governor of J&K Manoj sildar to ensure that the people do not face any incon- Union Territories of India anomaly of major depart- Sinha, Chief Secretary of venience on account of ration, drinking water, power are placed in Grade Pays ments over a period of Jammu and Kashmir, Prin- supply, healthcare services during the season of rain between Rs 4200 to 5000. time, the pay anomaly cipal Secretary to Govern- snow fall winter session While as, here in Jammu which the teachers of J&K ment School Education “Especially our far flung areas of District Doda badly and Kashmir, the same UT suffer has been left Department, Chairman suffering during these days in some blocks like Bha- teacher is placed in Grade unattended. Pay Anomaly Committee lessa, Charalla, Bhaderwah, Hilly Hamlets,” he said and Pay of just 2800, a huge Najam Jafri, Senior Vice J&K and the other officers requested the district administration to install each HQ difference and discrimi- Chairman said that In the appointed as members of one Helpline Numbers for public grievances during these nation which authorities Union Territory of J&K, Pay Anomaly Committee days. while as per the Sixth Pay to immediately address Top News of J&K Top News of J&K Jammu, Tuesday, January 05, 2021 Jammu, Monday, August 24, STATE 2020 12 Stop taking policy decisions in haste, Former Ministers; former Legislators; public deputations call on Lt Governor end anti-youth approach’: Bhalla Congratulate UT Administration for Top News Report ST who were promised better deal DDC elections, highlight people’s issues and parity in reservations like rest JAMMU, Jan 5: Former Minister of the country, post abrogation of and senior Congress leader Raman Article 370. Even the existing reser- Bhalla on Tuesday expressed vation to the residents of backward strong resentment over the anti- areas has been reduced to 10 per youth policies of the BJP Govern- cent which is against the interests ment towards Jammu and Kash- of backward areas who deprived mir. of basic facilities of education and Bhalla termed the policies of BJP other basic amenities of life so far. government towards the youth The former minister warned that of J&K as unsympathetic who the youth and students would con- are facing the brunt of militancy, tinue to protest against the wrong Top News Report road network and develop- successful conduct of the disturbed conditions and various policies of the government to force ment of Rasli Garderan as elections. He also congrat- kinds of difficult situations like the Centre Govt and UT admin- JAMMU, Jan 5: Former ST Model Village. ulated all stakeholders for internet blockage during the ongo- istration to redress their genuine Ministers; former Legis- The former Minister also ensuring peaceful conduct ing turmoil, for last three decades. grievances. It appears that BJP is lators and public deputa- projected welfare issues of of the elections. This was observed by former taking the people especially youth tions called on Lieutenant people belonging to Gaddi, The UT Administration Minister while interacting with Sippi and Koli community. is working religiously to disturbed conditions, while on ily and there are no jobs for them of Jammu and Kashmir far granted Governor, Manoj Sinha at prominent persons of Ekta Vihar Similarly, former Minister, for establishing a robust the other hand BJP Government in Government or private sectors. but the people and youth shall not the Raj Bhavan here today Gangyal. Sukhnandan Choudhary democratic setup in the is withdrawing the existing con- Bhalla also questioned the BJP’s forgive the BJP for its anti-youth and congratulated the UT Bhalla maintained that the youth apprised the Lt Gover- region and for leading the cessions and facilities to the youth betrayal & false promises to the approach. Administration for the suc- friendly policies of Congress led nor about various issues locals on the path of devel- of J&K to compete for jobs, which various kinds of daily rated & Among those present on the occa- cessful conduct of DDC UPA and other previous Govern- related to agriculture and opment, observed the Lt is unfortunate. He said that gov- need basis workers and tempo- sion include Block President Satish elections. ments are being discontinued at welfare issues of people Governor. ernment had promised 50,000 rary, adhoc and contractual youth Sharma, Sumanpreet Singh, Baldev A public delegation led this crucial juncture when the situ- who have given their land The Lt Governor said that government jobs besides creating in Govt Jobs besides its failure to Singh Wazir, Capt Anoop Singh, by Chairman, Jammu & ation is quite disturbed, and the for establishing pump sets, J&K is witnessing a new lot of job opportunities post abro- revoke the SRO 202 completely, Arjun Kumar, Ludarmani Sharma, Kashmir National Panthers academic atmosphere is vitiated, tube-wells and for other dawn of development and gation of Special Status, but the which is totally anti-youth and Omparkash Sharma, Gopal Dass, Party and former Minister, and youth & students are even agricultural purposes. within the next 3-4 years, youth and students feel deceived newly recruited employees. He Jitnider Pal Singh, RK Wasim, Harsh Dev Singh met the deprived of internet facilities. On Meanwhile, a delegation the people of the UT will and betrayed. Every action of the expressed his resentment over the Takdeer Singh Badal, Taresem Lal, Lt Governor and appreciat- the one hand the government is led by former MLC, Vibodh see the Metro rail services Central Government is costing the promises to the different category Angrej Singh, Ramanpreet Singh ed the UT administration, not able to restore internet due Gupta also met with the Lt revolutionizing the trans- educated youth of J&K quite heav- of reserved sections like OBC, SC, beside others. led by the Lt Governor, for ensuring the conduct of Governor and congratulat- port network in the Capital historic elections without ed him for the recently held cities. Youth Cong to intensify movement any untoward incident. DDC elections. The delega- J&K Government is taking CS reviews Execution of The delegation submitted a tion hailed the elections as comprehensive measures memorandum of demands a historic event, and a sign for the development of all for 4G, Statehood, Jobs Mining Leases in J&K and development issues of of ascending peace, espe- the major sectors and is district Udhampur, par- cially in Kashmir valley committed for the welfare Top News Report ticularly, Basantgarh and and lauded the Lt Gover- of every section of the soci- other remote areas pertain- nor led administration for ety, he added. JAMMU, Jan 05: The Chief Secretary, B V R Sub- ing to Ayurvedic Dispen- the achievement. The Lt Governor assured rahmanyam today chaired a meeting to review the saries in Khaned and Rai While interacting with the the members of delegations execution of mining leases in Jammu and Kashmir and Chak; provision of staff in delegations, the Lt Gov- that the genuine demands evolve a strategy to facilitate ease of doing business NTPHC Dudu; staff for HS ernor acknowledged peo- and issues projected by in the sector. Administrative Secretaries of depart- Dudu and HSS Garh Sam- ple’s will and participation them would be considered ments of Revenue, Animal/Sheep Husbandry & Fish- nabhanj; strengthening of as a major factor behind for redressal on merit. eries, Mining, Forest, Ecology & Environment, and Jal Shakti, besides Divisional Commissioner, Jammu and Deputy Commissioner, Jammu participated in the meeting. Shiv Sena demands free Emphasizing the importance of time-bound system- atic and scientific exploitation of minerals in J&K, Chief Secretary impressed upon the Department to vaccine for J&K residents undertake a pre-assessment of the mining blocks Jammu and Kashmir’s the Jammu and Kashmir will continue to highlight before their auction. “This will facilitate the success- Top News Report economy received a major Youth Congress along with the public issues promi- ful bidders to obtain environmental clearance in a setback with the period JAMMU, Jan 5: Restora- assembly office bearers and nently,” said Jagdev Gaga, timely manner leading to prompt operationalization after Article 370 abroga- tion of Statehood, ever- District office bearers also Indian Youth Congress of the leased mines”, he said. For the blocks which are tion, which was followed rising graph of unemploy- attended the meeting. Secretary and Incharge for currently under the process of obtaining environmen- by Covid-19 pandemic. ment and restoration of 4G In the meeting, the Youth J&K. tal clearance, the department was directed to get the Even on GDP, we stand at internet services across the Congress held elaborative Uday Chib said that the cases expedited through district level single window the bottom line compared union territory are among discussions on the obtain- meeting discussed the vari- committees headed by the concerned Deputy Com- to other states. As per an the major issues which the ing situation in the Union ous contours of the prevail- missioner within a period of 45 days. Jammu and Kashmir Youth Territory and noted that ing state of affairs that the estimate by one of the lead- Congress will be highlight- the people across Jammu union territory is going Top News Report workers across the coun- ing trade body, Jammu and ing in the days to come, Karnah Administration establishes try, Shiv Sena president Kashmir’s economy has and Kashmir are facing through. JAMMU, Jan 5: Shiv Sena besides taking up the same various issues due to negli- “We have prepared for Jammu and Kashmir, suffered losses upto Rs with the administration. helpline numbers for urgent assistance Jammu and Kashmir unit Manish Sahni appealed to 15,000 crore after August gent outlook of the govern- the roadmap for the J&K urged for providing free This was informed by ment towards the general unit Youth Congress for Top News Report the Prime Minister Naren- 2019. In such circumstanc- Indian Youth Congress of cost Covid-19 vaccine to dra Modi and Lt Governor es, people may not be able masses. next 4-5 months. Besides the residents of the union Secretary and Incharge KUPWARA, Jan 5: Sub Divisional Magistrate, of J&K to extend the free to afford the vaccine, “The people of Jammu highlighting public issues territory, in view of the for J&K, Jagdev Gaga who Karnah, Dr. Bilal Mohiddin Bhat today established a vaccine to all the people of Sahni urged the Central and Kashmir have been such as restoration of 4G hardships faced by them in on Tuesday chaired the helpline for general public of Karnah Sub Division in Jammu and Kashmir. government to announce suffering greatly since past Internet and restoration of past couple of years. While State Executive Meeting of view of current snowfall. Sahni said that the people free vaccine for all resi- 2-3 years and it is sad to Statehood, besides rising addressing media persons Jammu and Kashmir Youth Meanwhile, people have been asked to contact tele- of J&K have been living dents of Jammu. On this say that nothing much has unemployment, the Youth at party office today , Congress here, in the pres- phone numbers 7006701143 and 9596600833 in case of under the threats of ter- occasion Gen Secretary changed ever since. The Congress will also take up Welcome the Central ence of Uday Chib, Presi- any emergency. Besides, they have also been advised rorism for more than three Vikas Bakshi, Geet Lahko- Youth Congress has been these important matters government’s decision dent J&K Youth Congress. by the sub-divisional administration not to venture decades. “Being largely tra and Dimple were pres- playing a proactive role with the administration,” of free vaccine on the Ist State office bearers of out at places that are avalanche prone. dependent on tourism, ent. in the union territory, and he added. face to all front line health Dharmarth trust employees’ Chain Hunger strike enters day 9 Top News Report of all temples falling under mir and will also be proved juria, Kulbir Singh, Rashmi the Dharmarth Trust into to boost the religious tourism Sharma, Vashno Devi, Ram JAMMU, Jan 5: Dharmarth the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi in the Union Territory. He Pal, Rocky, Shiva Pangotra, Trust employees, who are on Shrine Board. The Trust warned that if the govern- Rajat Dadwal, and Pt Rajesh protest for the last 36 days employees also staged pro- ment will not concede their Kumar. Among others pres- and chain hunger strike for tests at Sudh Mahadev, Man- demand then they will have ent in the strike were Ex- the last ninth days under the talai, Purmandal and Utter no other option to intensify President Kernail Chand banner of Dharmarth Trust Behni. their agitation. Thakur, ex-General Secre- Employees Association To extend their support, President Madam Vivek tary, Pritam Sharma, Presi- (DTEA), on Tuesday solem- Pritam Sharma, Presi- Bandral also urged Lt. Gov- dent Vivek Bandral, Sunit nized Hawan and offered dent Kranti Dal, who also ernor Manoj Sinha to resolve Sharma, Subash, Pt Parsho- prayers wishing ‘good sense’ observed the hunger strike, the issues at the earliest as tam, Pt Brijmohan Sharma, to the administration work- criticized the management under the leadership of the demand of the employ- Pt Om Parkash, Pt Rampal, ing of J&K Dharmarth Trust Lt Governor Man0j Sinha. ees endorsed by civil society Pt Balwant Shastri, Vimal saying that they are bent Hundreds of employees is genuine and praiseworthy Khajuria, Sat Paul, Pawan, upon destroying the Dogra assembled in the premises as there is a large number of Deepu, Rinku, Makhnu, culture. of Ranbireshwar Temple temples under the Dharm- Jivan, Bushan, Sonali, Renu, Sharma demanded that the and perform Hawan in the arth Trust are damaged or Anju, Sheetal, Sonika, Suke- government should immedi- Yagyashalla, praying to God in dilapidated condition. shni, Rita Salathia, Rekha, ately constitute a Board for to give some good sense to She asked all the employees Harbans Lal, Surjeet Singh, temples falling under the the government who are not of Trust to continue their Parshotam Sharma, Ram Paul Dharmarth Trust. The Board showing its serious concern agitation till their demands Sharma, Jagjeet Chand, Sahil will work for the betterment sands of kanals belonging to that there is dire need to con- Sharma appealed to the towards their ongoing agita- are met. Among those who Sharma, Pt Babu Bishambar of the employees who were the Trust were encroached stitute a Board for the wel- Lt Governor to constitute a tion. participated in today’s Lal, Reeta Salathia, Raj Kumari, given a step motherly atti- and sold illegally with the fare and betterment of all the Board which will harness The protesting employ- chain hunger strike include Leela Devi, Sheetal, Rajani, tude to them. immense involvement of temples and people associ- employment and develop- ees Pritam Sharma, Sanjeev Kha- Shobha, Nisha and Sonika. were demanding merge Sharma said that the thou- management. He reiterated ated with Trust. ment in Jammu and Kash-

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