Terrorism-The Biggest Enemy of Humanity

WITH 43 DEATHS, 3848 POSITIVE CASES Stringent Covid Curfew imposed in wake of death HEADLINES AT AGLANCE COVID GRAPH ACROSS J&K SHOWS A DIP. anniversary of Mirwaiz Farooq, A G Lone. DC Kupwara inspects SDH ABU HASNAIN. rom Srinagar, 320 from Baramulla, 344 HT NEWS DESK /UNI 03 HT CORRESPONDENT from Budgam, 224 from Pulwama, 204 Kralpora, from Kupwara, 303 from Anantnag, 105 Srinagar, Restrictions were on Friday Srinagar, The Jammu and Kashmir from Bandipora, 125 from Ganderbal, intensified as there was no letup in Anti-Terrorism Day observed at 04 Union territory on Friday witnessed 43 121 from Kulgam and 62 from Shopian fresh Coronavirus cases and deaths DC Office Kishtwar deaths due to Covid-19 while 3,848 fresh in Kashmir division while as 1,442 from in Kashmir valley, including summer positive cases were also reported, taking Jammu division include 401 from Jam- capital, Srinagar, where security forc- the number of total active cases in the mu, 160 from Udhampur, 155 from Rajou- es were deployed in strength to prevent High Courts Must Avoid Passing 05 UT to 49,893. ri, 58 from Doda, 130 from Kathua, 163 any congregation to mark the death Impossible Covid Orders: sc With 43 more deaths the death toll in the from Samba, 30 from Kishtwar, 48 from anniversaries of Mirwaiz Moulvi Mu- UT has reached to 3,465 and 3,848 fresh Poonch, 201 from Ramban and 96 from hammad Farooq and Peoples Confer- US Defended Amazon After Article 08 positive cases reported on Friday has Reasi," officials disclosed. ence (PC) founder Abdul Gani Lone. Showed CompanyBypassed India pushed the tally of positive Out of 43 deaths reported today, 13 died Inspector General of Police (IGP), cases to 263,905. The signifi- in GMC Jammu, 01 in GMC Doda, Kashmir Vijay Kumar and other se- cant dip in mortality and 03 in GMC Kathua, 01 in GH nior police official on Friday visited Beijing, Washington argue over 09 positive cases has come Gandhi Nagar Jmu, 01 in CH various places in the city, including naval activity in South China Sea as a slight breather Udhampur, 01 in SMVDNH Ka- Hazratbal, Eidgah and Nowhatta, to as- for the people of J&K tra, 01 in CHC Ramnagar, 01 in certain the implementation of COVID need to understand the gravity of the World University organizes 10 who are hoping for the CHC Surankote, 01 in DH Rea- curfew by security forces. situation and should take precaution- webinar on boosting immunity further improvement si, 01 in DH Poonch, 01 in PGI Health Experts have recommend- ary measures even at home,” Dr Ish- in the situation in the Chandigarh, 01 in SMGS Jmu, ed wearing triple surgical or cotton rat Hussain Dar, Professor Medicine, weeks ahead. 01 in Home/ Brought Dead, 01 masks, saying that people should avoid Government Medical College (GMC), UN chief welcomes ceasefire Of the exact number of in SKIMS Soura, 05 in SMHS social gatherings as the second wave Srinagar. 11 263,905 cases, 161,753 are Sgr, 02 in CHC Tangdar, 01 in GMC of COVID-19 is highly infectious and However, ignoring personal safety, be between Gaza and Israel from Kashmir division and Anantnag, 03 in GMC Baramulla, 01 targeting mostly youngsters. “People CURFEW on page 02 102,152 from Jammu division. Of- in CD Hosp Srinagar, 01 in SDH Sopore & ficials told the news agency—Kashmir 02 in JLNM Sgr. News Observer (KNO) that among 3,848 As per officials figures, 61,138 positive new cases, 2,406 belong to Kashmir divi- cases including 722 deaths and 53,532 ANTI-TERRORISM DAY OBSERVED AT RAJ BHAVAN sion while as 1,442 are from Jammu di- recoveries are from Srinagar, 19,376 in- vision, adding that the total number of cluding 234 deaths and 16,192 recoveries positive cases in Kashmir division have are from Baramulla, 18,000 including Terrorism-the biggest enemy of humanity, must be reached to 161,753 including 130,635 re- 13,430 recoveries and 161 deaths are from coveries and 1,826 deaths while as total Budgam, 11,596 including 9,064 recover- number of positive cases in Jammu di- ies and 149 deaths are from Pulwama, vision have reached to 102,152 including 10,216 including 132 deaths and 8,246 re- opposed in all forms & manifestations: LG 79,912 recoveries and 1,639 deaths. coveries are from Kupwara, 2,800 includ- HT NEWS DESK (SSF) personnel also read out The officials said that the total number ing 8,154 recoveries and 143 deaths are the Anti-Terrorism Pledge on of active cases in Jammu and Kashmir from Anantnag, 7,657 cases including JAMMU, MAY 21: Lieutenant the occasion. are 49,893 including 29,292 from Kashmir 6,429 and 82 deaths are from Bandipora, Governor, Manoj Sinha today Terrorism is the biggest enemy division and 20,601 from Jammu divi- 7,526 including 6,339 recoveries and 65 administered the Anti-Terror- of humanity which must be op- sion. deaths are from Ganderbal, 8,590 includ- ism Pledge to the officials and posed in all forms and manifes- With 4,466 more recoveries, the tally of ing 5,495 recoveries and 89 deaths are staff members of the Lieu- tations. Violence can never be total recoveries in Jammu and Kashmir from Kulgam and 4,854 including 3,754 tenant Governor’s Secretariat the answer, and peace is the only has reached 210,547 which is 79.78 per- recoveries and 49 deaths are from Sho- here at Raj Bhavan to mark the way towards prosperity and cent of the total cases. pian. observance of Anti-Terrorism progress. It is high time “Cases tested positive in J&K include 598 COVID on page 02 Day.Special Security Force’s LG on page 02 High-powered panel approves 2367 languishing Only 200 militants active in J&K: DGP A G Lone, Mirwaiz Farooq remembered DGP said that a couple of projects for funding by JKIDFC till date HT NEWS/UNI years ago, the number of on death anniversaries. “JKIEDFC till date has raised loan of Rs active militants in J&K HT NEWS DESK/UNI HT NEWS DESK /UNI 1500 crore, out of which 1392.27 crore dis- Jammu, : Jammu and was 300 which has come bursed towards 1598 projects,” reads the Kashmir’s Director Gener- down to 200 now. “Our ef- Srinagar, Mirwaiz Moulvi Mu- Srinagar, A high-powered committee documents. al of Police (DGP) Dilbagh forts are on to bring the hammad Farooq and Peoples Confer- constituted has cleared 2367 languish- The high-powered panel is headed by the Singh Friday said that number further down,” he ence (PC) founder Abdul Gani Lone ing projects for funding by the Jammu Financial Commissioner, Finance de- the number of active mil- said as per news agency— were remembered today as on this day & Kashmir Infrastructure Development partment and comprises senior bureau- itants in the Union Terri- The DGP said that police they were assassinated by unidenti- Finance Corporation (JKIDFC). crats. It is empowered to approve fund- tory has come down to 200 are fighting on two fronts: fied gunmen in 1990 and 2002 respec- According to documents in possession of ing for the projects whose completion from 300 and efforts are on Covid and anti-militancy tively in Srinagar. prevent any assembly there. news agency—Kashmir News Observer has been affected due to dearth of funds. to bring down the number front. “At times, it hap- All roads leading to Martyrs grave Even the media persons were not (KNO), the panel has approved 2367 proj- After the imposition of Governor’s rule further.Talking to reports pens that you have to deal yard at Eidgah in the down town city, allowed to take photograph of the are- ects involving expenditure of Rs 7152.49 in June 2018, the government identified on the sidelines of An- with multiple challenges where both the leaders were buried, aby the security forces who had closed crore for funding under the scheme un- over 6000 languishing projects. ti-Terrorism Day at Police at a time. Police force were closed by the security forces and roads with barbed wire and by park veiled in 2018. JKIDFCon page 02 Headquarters Jammu, the DGP on page 02 police personnel since last night to DEATH on page 02 First death due to Black Fungus Positivity rate declines in Jammu below 7% from 10%: DC Jammu in J&K as Poonch resident “Testing, tracking and treatment approach being followed to curb Covid-19” succumbs at GMC Jammu HT NEWS DESK cases, the District Administration has Anshul Garg said that with the ac- HT NEWSDESK not lowered its guard and it is taking all tive participation of PRI members, a re- JAMMU, MAY 21: After new refined measures to combat Covid-19 pandemic. defined containment strategy has been A 40-year-old patient infected with Mucormycosis containment strategy and other mea- “Equivalent emphasis has been giv- developed under which village wise or popularly known Black Fungus having recently sures being taken by District Admin- en on testing in urban as well as rural roaster is being maintained to isolate “recuperated” from COVID-19 died at Government istration, overall positivity rate which areas. Around 7 thousand to 8 thousand the positive patients. Medical College Jammu on Friday, making it the first was above 10 percent in the first week of tests are being conducted on a daily ba- Regarding the oxygenated beds, the fatality of its type in J&K. May has dropped to below 7 percent in sis out of which 50% have been conduct- Deputy Commissioner said that District Quoting Principal GMC Jammu, Dr Shashi Sudan, the last few days. ed in rural areas: he informed. He said Administration has taken several mea- news agency GNS reported that the person, a resi- This was stated by Deputy Commis- the Administration is laying more em- sures and is working round the clock dent of Poonch was under observation for last two sioner Jammu Anshul Garg at a press phasis on early testing as testing, track- to augment the availability of Oxygen days and subsequently succumbed this afternoon at briefing, held today here at DC Office. ing and treatment is the only solution to supported beds not only in the GMC and the health facility. Dr Sudan said the patient had re- The Deputy Commissioner said that win the battle against Covid-19, Deputy Associated Hospitals but also at cently recovered from Covid-19 and was now suffer- despite decreasing trend in positive Commissioner said. DC JAMMU on page 02 ing from “uncontrolled diabetes”. “The patient had Mycormycosis apparently due to long term use of steroid drugs,” she said. IGP Kashmir along IG CRPF It has been learnt that the deceased was admitted to 1055 people fined, 248 arrested for violating the health facility on May 19. Takes Stock of Situation in COVID curfew in Kashmir Shiv Sena’s kashmir head HT NEWS DESK/UNI break of second wave of Corona- succumbed to Covid Srinagar city, virus, police have enhanced its ef- Srinagar: Shiv Sena President from Kashmir Abdul HT NEWS DESK/CNS Srinagar, As many as 1055 peo- forts to sensitise the masses about Khaliq died of Covid-19 in Srinagar hospital. ple were fined while 248 others controlling the highly contagious Khaliq had contested Parliament Election from Cen- Srinagar CNS, May 21: Inspector General of Police were arrested during the last 24 infection. “Slew of measures, in- tral Kashmir’s Srinagar seat in 2019 unsuccessfully. Kashmir Zone Vijay Kumar-IPS along with IG CRPF hours in Kashmir valley for vio- cluding restrictions under section Abdul Khaliq Bhat (43) was the resident of Doyin vil- on Friday took stock of situation in several places of lating COVID curfew and other 144 CrPC, have been put into place lage of Chadura. Srinagar City and also reviewed lockdown arrange- guidelines imposed by the admin- to contain the spread of Covid-19,” Sources privy to CNS said that Abdul Khaliq Bhat ments.On this occasion, Kumar was accompanied by istration to curtail the spread of he said. who had been tested Covid-19 positive died at SMHS IG CRPF Srinagar, DIG CKR, SSP Srinagar and other the virus. He said during the last 24 Hospital Srinagar on Friday morning. police officers. A J&K police spokesperson hours, police has arrested 248 per IGP on page 02 on Friday said that since the out- FIR on page 02 Covid Containment measures: Lt Governor chairs series National Anti-Terrorism Day observed across all the districts of Kashmir of meetings JAMMU, MAY 21: Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha today chaired a series of meetings with COVID Pledge administered to audiences to fight all forms of terrorism and violence Task Force, Deputy Commissioners and SPs from across the UT, in which important decisions were HT NEWS DESK anniversary of former Prime Anti-Terrorism Day, a pledge taken to strengthen the Covid containment efforts in Minister Rajiv Gandhi who taking ceremony was held J&K.The Lt Governor is keeping a close watch on the SRINAGAR, MAY 21: On was killed in a suicide attack at Banquet Hall Srinagar in Covid containment measures being undertaken by the National Anti-Terrorism Day in Tamil Nadu in 1991. which participants took the district administrations across the UT. which is being observed every On the occasion the respec- Anti-Terrorism Pledge and sol- “Protect and save precious lives by discharging year on May 21, the respective tive Deputy Commissioners emnly expressed their strong your duties with determination, dedication and great- C District Administrations of all of all the districts read out the faith in Indias tradition of er responsibility. Put in your best efforts and work- C M the districts of Kashmir today pledge while the audience too non-violence and tolerance ex- round-the-clock to ensure the availability of all the M Y organised simple but impres- participated and pledged to op- uded their firm commitment necessary medicare facilities, besides laying a strong Y K sive functions to mark the day. pose with strength, all forms of to oppose with all strength all rapid response mechanism in all districts in order to K The day is being observed terrorism and violence. forms of terrorism and deal with the emerging situation”, the Lt Governor to commemorate the death At Srinagar: On the eve of KASHMIR on page 02 MEETINGS on page 02 C C M MAY,22 M Y HEADLINES TODAY FROM PAGE 01 PAGE/CLASSFIED ,2021, 02 Y K SATURDAY K

IGP At Budgam: On National Anti-terrorism Day, Ad- people with emergency or associated with essential under 45+ age group to get their vaccination as vac- While talking to CNS, IG CRPF added that it was ditional Deputy Commissioner Budgam, Dr. Nasir services, including doctors and paramedics, were al- cines are available at the vaccination centers. a routine exercise to take stock of the security grid Ahmad today administered the pledge to employees lowed to move on the roads after proper verification at The Deputy Commissioner also appealed to the and also to ensure that Covid protocols are properly of the district. various checkpoints established by police. public in general to follow the restrictions and guide- implemented. The employees took pledge to oppose all forms Business and other activities remained crippled in lines issued by the government as these are for their Both IGs visited Nishat, Fore Shore road, Hab- of terrorism and violence and promote peace, social central Kashmir districts of Budgam and Ganderbal, benefits and are very crucial to break the chain of bak, Lalbazar, Zadibal, Nowhatta, Bhorikadal, Rajou- harmony and understanding among all fellow human where roads have been closed with barbed wires in Covid-19 transmission. ri Kadal (Mirwaiz Manzil), Sakidafar, Qamarwari, beings and fight the forces of disruption threatening most parts to prevent movement of vehicles and peo- Parimpora, Hyderpora, Baghat, Sanath Nagar & human lives and values. ple. MEETINGS Panthachowk areas. At Ganderbal: A simple function was organised by Reports of similar restrictions were coming from Sources privy to CNS said that both the IGs inter- the district administration to observe Anti-Terrorism other parts of the valley, including Sopore, Baramu- round-the-clock to ensure the availability of all the acted with officers & police deployed on the ground day at mini Secretariat here. lla, Bandipora and Kupwara in north and Shopian, necessary medicare facilities, besides laying a strong and instructed them to strictly implement & enforce On the occasion, the Deputy Commissioner, Krit- Anantnag, Pulwama and Kulgam in south Kashmir. rapid response mechanism in all districts in order to the guidelines and other lockdown orders on ground. tika Jyotsna read out the preamble to uphold and Shops and business establishment were closed and deal with the emerging situation”, the Lt Governor On this occasion IGP Kashmir said that the aim promote peace, social harmony and understanding road wore a deserted look in these districts, where po- asked the officers. of the lockdown is to protect lives of people & to stop among all fellow beings and fight the forces of disrup- lice parties were patrolling their respective areas to Rate of vaccination & testing, effective manage- spread of Covid-19 infection. tion threatening human lives and values. ensure strict implementation of the lockdown. ment of Covid Care Centres will be the parameters for He also appreciated the role of police & security Additional Deputy Commissioner, Farooq Ahmed On April 29, the Jammu and Kashmir administration monitoring performance of the officers, maintained forces working on the ground and applauded them Baba, Chief Planning Officer and other District and imposed curfew in 11 districts to curtail the spread the Lt Governor. for working tirelessly 24x7 amid pandemic without sectoral Officers participated in the pledge ceremony. of COVID-19, which was subsequently extended to all Taking cognizance of the low vaccination rate in caring for their own lives as like other humans & At Baramulla: The Additional Deputy Commis- the 20 districts in the Union Territory the next day. some districts, the Lt Governor passed strict direc- frontline workers they are more vulnerable to deadly sioner Baramulla Mohammad Ahsan Mir adminis- The curfew that was supposed to end on May 3 was tions to the DCs for scaling-up the vaccination in their virus. tered anti-terrorism pledge to the audiences at DC extended in Srinagar, Budgam, Baramulla and Jam- respective districts. IGP Kashmir also appreciated the jurisdictional office complex, here. mu till May 6. However, the Deputy Commissioners of Maximize the testing for areas with high positivity Police Officers and jawans for showing high sense of In the pledge, the participants affirmed to op- the remaining seven districts in the valley extended rate. Fix vaccination & testing targets for Tehsildars responsibility and professionalism in dealing with pose all forms of terrorism and violence, uphold and the lockdown till May 6 separately. The COVID curfew and BDOs. Share good practices and take comprehen- the current unprecedented situation. (CNS) promote peace, social harmony, and understanding was later extended till May 10 and then till May 17. sive measures to bring down the covid positivity rate among all fellow human beings and fight the forces of The administration last month ordered the closure across the districts, besides tracking the trend on daily COVID disruption threatening human lives and values. of all universities, colleges, schools, and coaching basis, the Lt Governor directed the DCs. Among others Assistant Commissioner Revenue centres in the Union Territory till May 15 though The DCs were asked to prepare a futuristic plan to 12,800 including 8,154 recoveries and 143 deaths are Mohammad Rafiq Lone, various Block Development teaching and non-teaching staff was asked to attend contain the spread of the deadly virus. Take prompt from Anantnag, 7,657 cases including 6,429 and 82 officers and other officers and officials were present schools and colleges. But, the J&K administration action on covid related issues and regularly brief the deaths are from Bandipora, 7,526 including 6,339 recov- on the occasion. later allowed teaching and non-teaching staff to stay media providing factual and accurate information to eries and 65 deaths are from Ganderbal, 8,590 includ- At Anantnag: In connection with the National An- home in view of a surge in COVID-19 cases in Jammu the public, added the Lt Governor. ing 5,495 recoveries and 89 deaths are from Kulgam ti-Terrorism Day, District Administration Anantnag and Kashmir. The closure of the educational insti- Emphasizing on regulating the movement of peo- and 4,854 including 3,754 recoveries and 49 deaths are today observed an oath taking ceremony here at Dak tutes was later extended till May 30. ple during the restrictions, the Lt Governor directed from Shopian. Bangalow Khanabal. Teachers, however, are conducting online classes the Divisional Commissioners and DCs to streamline In Jammu division, 46,750 including 38,312 recoveries The event was presided over by Additional Dis- from home in the valley though many students al- the process of issuance of passes. and 919 deaths are from Jammu district, 9,836 includ- trict Development Commissioner, Bashir Ahmad leged that they were unable to attend these classes While reviewing the district-wise status of prepa- ing 8,085 recoveries and 110 deaths are from Udham- Wani who administered oath to the officers. due to non-availability of smart phones. The decision rations being made to contain the spread of Corona pur, 8,778 including 5,252 recoveries and 149 deaths are The officers took oath to resolutely oppose and to allow teachers to take online classes from their re- virus in rural areas, the Lt Governor set timelines for from Rajouri, 5,032 including 3,876 recoveries and 79 denounce all forms of terrorism, violence and intol- spective homes was taken after many teaching and establishment of 5-bedded Covid Care Centres at pan- deaths are from Doda, 8,050 including 6,656 recoveries erance and expressed commitment to uphold human non teaching staff members of government schools chayat level across J&K. and 112 deaths are from Kathua, 6,235 including 3,770 dignity. They also pledged to fight all forms of disrup- tested positive for the virus in the Union Territory. He directed for prioritizing far flung areas for es- recoveries and 94 deaths are from Samba, 3,722 includ- tion threatening human lives and values besides pro- tablishing these centres, besides ensuring availabili- ing 3,318 recoveries and 27 deaths are from Kishtwar, moting peace and social harmony. FIR ty of all requisite facilities for the patients including 4,616 including 3,349 recoveries and 73 deaths are from The ceremony was attended by ADC(G), CMO, proper ventilation, beds, oxygen support, necessary Poonch, 4,310 including 3,135 recoveries and 45 deaths ACR, Dy. CMO, DSWO, DPO and other district and sons, lodged 96 FIRs and also realized fine to the medical kits, linkage with nearest healthcare centres, are from Ramban and 4,823 including 4,159 recoveries sectoral officers along with their staff members. tune of Rs 1,38,240 from 1055 people for violating referral linkage with dedicated Covid health centres & and 31 deaths are from Reasi. At Shopian: A pledge ceremony was held today at the guidelines/rules in Kashmir valley. Besides, he hospitals, availability of tele-medicine facilities, pow- As per the daily information bulletin 2,008,800 persons mini secretariat Arhama Shopian under the chair- said five shopkeepers were also booked by police in er backup and other basic facilities.The Lt Governor in Jammu and Kashmir are under observation while manship of Deputy Commissioner, Shopian, Sachin Budgam for violating Covid-19 norms. further underlined the need for spreading massive 74,479 persons have been kept under home quarantine Kumar Vaishya. “The special drive against the violators of awareness in villages regarding oxygen saturation lev- besides that 49,893 persons are in isolation. The DC on the occasion read out the preamble Covid-19 guidelines/rules continued throughout all el and educating the people on when to seek medical According to the bulletin, 1,748,743 persons have com- while other officers present pledged to oppose all the districts of Kashmir Valley to ensure that people attention. pleted surveillance period and 132,220 persons are forms of terrorism and violence to uphold and pro- adhere to SOPs/ guidelines envisaged by government Reiterating the directions issued in earlier meet- under home surveillance besides that so far results mote peace, social harmony, and understanding to curb COVID-19 pandemic,” he said. ings, the Lt Governor called for ensuring timely pay- of 8,140,035 samples are available. Out of 8,140,035 the among all fellow human beings and fight the forces of He said community members are once again re- ments under MGNREGA, and continuous extension number of samples tested negative stands at 7,876,131 disruption threatening human lives and values. quested to cooperate with the Police in containing the of benefits of various beneficiary oriented schemes. while as 263,950 have tested positive, among them The district officers of the entire District Admin- spread of Coronavirus by following the SOPs/ guide- He further asked the Rural Development and Social 49,893 persons are active, 210,547 persons have recov- istration participated in the function. lines/ protocols for the safety of the people. “The spe- Welfare Departments to put a close monitoring on the ered and 3,465 persons have died At Kulgam: A pledge ceremony to commemorate cial drive shall continue throughout the districts of implementation of welfare measures like special pen- Anti-terrorism day was today held at mini-Secretariat Kashmir Valley to strengthen the safety measures,” sion for life and scholarships for children being taken DEATH Kulgam. he added. by the Government to help those who unfortunately On the occasion, Deputy Commissioner Kulgam lost their loved ones to Covid-19. ing bullet proof vehicles in the middle of the Dr. Bilal Mohi-Ud-Din Bhat administered a pledge to LG On the development front, the Lt Governor direct- roads. However, Eidgah road leading to S K Institute all other participants to uphold and promote peace, ed the DCs for early submission of the District Plans. of Medical Sciences (SKIMS) at Soura was open and social harmony, and understanding among all fel- we joined our efforts to defeat the forces of disruption The District Plan must reflect the participation of all only those having medical emergency and doctors low human beings and fight the forces of disruption threatening human lives and values, observed the Lt stakeholders, besides replicating the developmental and paramedical staff were being allowed after veri- threatening human lives and values. Governor. aspirations of the people, he added.virtual mode. fying their documents and Identity Cards (IDs). The pledge ceremony was attended by Additional “Let us all reaffirm our strong commitment to uphold Meanwhile, former Chief Ministers—Dr Farooq Deputy Commissioner Zahoor Ahmad Mir, Assistant the country’s tradition of non-violence and tolerance Follow SOPs,OPD is running Abdullah, his son Omar Abdullah, Mehbooba Mufti Commissioner Revenue Parvaiz Rahim, Assistant by promoting peace, unity, social harmony; creating a – and leaders of different political parties, including Commissioner Development Abdul Rasheed Dass, better understanding among one-another, and educat- smoothly, Patients can visit Apni Party (AP), National Conference (NC), Peoples BDOs besides other senior officers of the district. ing our younger generation about universal brother- Democratic Party (PDP), Peoples Conference (PC), In View of the Coronavirus pandemic, social dis- hood”, the Lt Governor added. hospital : BMO Langate moderate Hurriyat Conference (HC) and Awami Ac- tancing was properly maintained besides other pre- The objective of observing Anti-Terrorism Day every tion Committee (AAC) besides several social and re- cautionary measures and less gathering was ensured. year is to generate awareness amongst all sections of DR.AB QAYOOM. ligious organizations have paid tributes to Mirwaiz the society about the alarming impact of terrorism HT CORRESPONDENT and Lone on their death anniversaries. CURFEW and violence on humanity. Mirwaiz was killed by unidentified gunmen at his Sh. Nitishwar Kumar, Principal Secretary to Lt Gov- Nigeen house in Srinagar on this day in 1990. Howev- sides appeals by ulmas and religious scholars to ad- ernor was also present on the occasion. er, alleged firing by paramilitary forces on the funer- here to COVID curfew imposed to break the chain, The text of the pledge reads as under: al procession of Mirwaiz at Gujawara near Islamia people are still hitting the streets in the valley, where We, the people of India, having abiding faith in our College left about 60 people dead. around 8000 violators were fined and 1,500 other ar- country’s tradition of non-violence and tolerance, Former minister and PC founder Lone was killed rested while hundreds of vehicles were seized during hereby solemnly affirm to oppose with our strength, by gunmen on this day in 2002 when he was leaving the last 10 days. all forms of terrorism and violence. for home after paying tributes to Mirwaiz at Eidgah. The Union Territory (UT) witnessed another grim We pledge to uphold and promote peace, social harmo- Mirwaiz Muhammad Farooq is father of chair- day on Thursday with 67 people, including 41 from ny, and understanding among all fellow human beings man of moderate Hurriyat Conference (HC) Mirwaiz Jammu and 26 from Kashmir, losing their lives to and fight the forces of disruption threatening human Omar Farooq, who is under house arrest since Au- Coronavirus. As many as 4169 new positive cases, lives and values. gust 4, 2019, a day before centre abrogated Article 370 including 1518 from Jammu and 2509 from Kashmir, and 35 A besides divided the Jammu and Kashmir were also reported in J&K. DGP into two Union Territories (UTs). The Jammu and Kashmir administration on Sun- Both the leaders were remembered by political day extended the ‘COVID curfew’ by another week is dealing with all challenges effectively,” he said. parties and their followers in the valley, where no till May 24 in all 20 districts in the Union Territory The DGP said urged youth to shoulder the respon- Langate,May,21:The sub district hospital in block congregational Fateha Khawani could be organized though essential services were exempted from the sibility of fighting the “menace of terror” to make at- Langate is among the ist ever hospital in the area because of corona curfew in the Kashmir valley, in- lockdown. This was the fourth successive extension mosphere peaceful across the country and J&K that treats over Hundreds out-patients every day cluding Srinagar. of COVID curfew in the valley since April 29. The lat- and can accommodate over 50- 70 in-patients during However, PC chairman Sajjad Gani Lone, who est extension came in the backdrop of unabated rise JKIDFC any emergency.According to locals,before 8days, the was a minister in PDP-BJP coalition government in the number of Covid-19 cases in J&K, particularly district administration decided to nominate this hos- from saffron party quota, remembering Abdul Gani the summer capital, Srinagar, which has recorded the In September 2018, the government incorporated JKID- pital as COVID treatment center. Since then a general Lone said his father was killed for expressing his major chunk of positive cases during the last over a FC with a mandate to raise loans for financing 6000 proj- massage is going viral that Langate hospital becomes ideas, speaking truth which is as much of a rarity month. ects for an amount of Rs 8000.00 crore which have been Covid care center.With this massage non -covid pa- now as it was then. Meanwhile, Mirwaiz Moulvi Muhammad Farooq and started way back without resources and were termed as tients especially senior citizens and pregnant women Without naming anyone he said but what gives Peoples Conference (PC) founder Abdul Gani Lone languishing projects for specific attention. feels threat during their visit to hospital for rutine me some solace is that those who opposed him and were remembered on Friday as on this day they were Under the scheme, the documents reveal, the projects health check up. created that false narrative that culminated in my fa- assassinated by unidentified gunmen in 1990 and 2002 are being completed within two to three years’ time Yesterday I was with my baby towards sub-district ther being killed- that crowd some of them still alive respectively in Srinagar. All roads leading to Martyrs which have been languishing for more than 10-15 years hospital Langate for rutine vaccination of my baby, were better dead than alive. grave yard at Eidgah in the down town city, where without putting additional burden on the government hardly few steps towards Langate I received call from Taking to micro-blogging site Twitter Sajjad Lone both the leaders were buried, were closed by the se- exchequer. “This has been possible by creation of ad- every corner of my village don’t visit their because said, “Remembering my father Abdul Gani Lone who curity forces and police personnel since last night to ditional revenue stream of Rs 800 crore over two years OPD wing of the hospital has shut its door after dis- was killed on this day nineteen years ago. Killed for prevent any assembly there. identified for servicing of debt raised by the Corpora- trict administration nominated it as Covid center.Said expressing his ideas. Killed for speaking the truth. Even the media persons were not allowed to take pho- tion and accrual of last year is more than the required MohdAshrif a local resident. Truth is as much of a rarity now as it was then.” tograph of the area by the security forces, who had amount for debt servicing,” the documents state. “The government needs to come up with some better “But what gives me some solace is that those who closed roads with barbed wire and by parking bullet The government further claims that more than 2300 plan. Problems of the general public should not opposed him and created that false narrative that cul- proof vehicles in the middle of the roads. However, Ei- projects are going to be completed in not more than be overlooked while fighting the spread of Covid”. minated in my father being killed- that crowd some dgah road leading to S K Institute of Medical Scienc- three to four years’ time through this unique initiative said BDC Chairman Showkat Hussain Pandith,who of them still alive were better dead than alive.they es (SKIMS) at Soura was open and only those having resides on the outskirts of Langate. saw what my father was mercifully spared from see- medical emergency, doctors and paramedical staff DC JAMMU While talking to HEADLINES TODAY (HT) BMO ing”, he tweeted. were being allowed after verifying their documents Langate Said,OPD wing of the hospital didn’t shut Lone further said “My father left when dying the and Identity Cards (IDs). district and Sub-district Hospitals. He also in- its door, Since the whole hospital has been nominated way he did symbolised dignity symbolised sacrifice. But, heavy rush of people was again witnessed in formed that as per the directions of Lieutenant Gov- COVID treatment centre,not a single Covid postive He went at the right time. He left a hero”. the morning on the roads, besides outside banks and ernor, each Panchayat of the Jammu district will have patient is admit here.So non-covid patients can visit “As long as we do not stop collectively lying ATMs in Srinagar city. However, police intervened 05 bedded and each block 30 bedded Covid Care facil- easily for any treatment are rutine vaccination of especially on who killed whom we as people will and sent them back to their homes. Later, streets ities soon. “These will be established within days for their childs.Interestingly 100% of the beds in the continue to be in the state that we r. People deserve again wore a deserted look while shops and business which adequate resources and manpower has already COVID hospital are empty. This is because the gov- to know-oppressors have many forms. And the establishments were closed in Srinagar and other been mobolised” the DC said. ernment allowed positive persons to choose between worse form of oppressors r (are) those who oppress parts of Kashmir valley. The Deputy Commissioner further informed that government and private hospitals and COVID Care under the fig leaf of fighting oppression”, he further Standalone shops -- selling fruits, vegetables, grocery, during the door to door mopping exercise, more than Centres. Non-serious patients were also advised home tweeted. milk and other dairy products -- have been allowed 2250 positive patients have been provided assistance isolation,he said.We are facing an extraordinary situ- to function between 0600 hrs and 1000 hrs every day with Covid kits including oxy-meters, essential mediation which is beyond our control. Even in this crisis, KASHMIR amid strict adherence to COVID-19 protocols, includ- cines and dos & don’t pamphlets. Moreover, around 5 we are making efforts so that people get medical violence. ing ensuring social distancing in Srinagar and other thousand kits have also been distributed to the public advice. We will try to bring some changes.As per the The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Mo- districts in the valley. However, people in many parts in general. guidelines issued by the government, general public hammed Aijaz Asad administered the pledge to the of the city allowed that police parts have been forcing Regarding inoculation, the Deputy Commissioner can take telephonic consultation by the medium of members of District Development Council, Block De- shopkeepers to close their shops before 0900 hrs. informed that the majority of 45+ age group persons text message (SMS), Whatsapp message, call as well as C velopment Council and Panchayat representatives, All the roads and market places, including Lal Chowk, have been vaccinated under the vaccination drive. He video call on the telephone.he added.We are waiting C M besides the officers present on the occasion. the nerve centre of the summer capital, remained said that over 3.55 lakh beneficiaries of this age group for higher directions from the Department of Health M Y On the occasion, the Deputy Commissioner Sri- sealed to prevent movement of people. Shops and have been given the first dose of vaccine and left out and district administration about closure of OPD ser- Y K nagar highlighted the menace of terrorism, the acts businesses established were closed while all the roads beneficiaries will be covered soon to achieve the 100% vice in the sub district hospital Langate.I would like K of terrorism being callous and grisly are the greatest were deserted as traffic and people were off the roads target. to discuss the issue of OPD closure with representa- threat to the peaceful existence of humans. in downtown, civil lines, uptown in Srinagar. But, The Deputy Commissioner appealed to the people tives of Langate block with proper way out. C C M MAY,22 M Y HEADLINES TODAY HT CITY / SRINAGAR. ,2021,SATURDAY 03 Y K K More than 8000 Covid patients recover, 2850 lpm capacity DC KULGAM BRIEFS MEDIA ON COVID oxygen plants functioning in the district: DC Anantnag MITIGATION MEASURES IN THE DISTRICT ANANTNAG, MAY 21: The KULGAM, MAY 21: Strict Adher- Deputy Commissioner (DC) ence to Covid-19 SOPs has started Anantnag, Dr. Piyush Singla to- showing results and positivity day said that the current Covid rate has also started to decline in recovery rate of the district is the district, however need of the about 65 percent and 8081 patients hour is to stick to SOPs to witness have recovered so far. much better results in coming The DC said this while brief- days stated Deputy Commission- ing about the situation arising er (DC) Kulgam Dr. Bilal Mohi- from the 2nd wave of Covid Pan- Ud-Din Bhat here during a press demic besides the measures be- brief. ing taken to combat it. On the occasion, the DC said that Regarding the oxygen avail- the situation is gradually improv- ability, the DC informed that 2350 ing however people have to stick lpm and 500 lpm capacity oxygen to Covid-19 SOPs for further im- plants are running smoothly and provement in the situation. catering to the medical oxygen With regard to availability of Ox- needs at Covid Hospitals, GMC ygen in the district, the DC said Anantnag and Trauma Hospital that the 1000 lpm Oxygen gener- Bijbehara respectively. He add- ation plant at District hospital is ed the oxygen capacity is being functioning properly while repair home isolation in the district care centers with a capacity of 5 augmented besides working of work is in progress on the 350 lpm whereas earlier 75 patients were beds along with all other requi- the plants, oxygen purity and re- Oxygen Generation plant and it admitted at Covid-19 hospital and site facilities at every Panchayat quirement of the patients is prop- will soon be in service. He said after recovery of patients now will be established said the DC erly monitored by oxygen audit that to deal with any exigency the the number of admitted patients He appealed to people for the co- committees. in each Panchayat which will public not to lower the guard District administration has also stands 45. operation and urged for sticking Dr. Singla said the district is have proper linkage with formal and to stick to Covid Appropri- established Oxygen bank. He said that the district admin- to the precautionary measures focussing on aggressive contact health centres. ate Behaviour besides avoiding Giving details on the positive cas- istration has placed aggressive for containment of the disease. tracing and sampling especially Dr. Singla said the adminis- the gatherings for containing the es in home isolation, the DC said testing mechanisms in the dis- He advised people to strictly fol- in containment zones adding 14 tration has enhanced medical spread of infections. that the Medical kits containing trict to detect the positive pa- low the SOPs and guidelines is- contacts are tested per index case. infrastructure and is committed Dr. Singla thanked the people essential medicines are being tients and reteriated that it has sued by the administration so The DC said the administra- to provide quality healthcare to for cooperating with the admin- provided to patients at home iso- enhanced infrastructure with that spread of this disease is cur- tion is strengthening Community the covid patients adding that the istration and solicited further lation besides proper follow up of better healthcare facilities in the tailed and added that by collective Triaging and referral system in people should not pay any heed to support to contain the pandemic positive patients is a routine. district to save the lives of people. efforts we will overcome this sit- rural areas with establishment the rumours. effectively. The DC said that presently there In order to strengthen Covid care uation. of 5 bedded Covid Care Centres The DC also appealed to the are 2800 positive cases under facilities in rural areas Covid Dist. Adm along with health, CONSULT A PHYSICIAN SOON AFTER NOTICING ADVISOR BASEER KHAN REVIEWS police depts making best COVID SYMPTOMS: DR RAKESH KUMAR KOUL FUNCTIONING OF RD&PR DEPTT efforts in mitigation of Covid: SRINAGAR, MAY 21: Dr Rakesh body aching, chest pain and breath- Also reviews performance of NRLM in J&K DC Kupwara Kumar Koul, Professor, Medicine, lessness, he advised to consult doctors SRINAGAR, MAY 21: Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Baseer Ahmad SMHS, Srinagar said that humanity soon as these symptoms are noticed Khan today chaired a meeting to review the functioning of Rural Devel- has been struggling with Covid pan- by an individual. opment and Panchayati Raj ((RD&PR) department of Kashmir division at demic for one and a half year now and He also suggested for continuous Civil Secretariat here. all efforts are being made to bring life monitoring of oxygen saturation of During the meeting, execution of MGNREGA works, implementation of back on the track of normalcy and family members at home, which ac- ongoing works under Centrally sponsored schemes, PMAY, Rural Sanitation overcome the challenges posed by the cording to him should not recede be- and status of construction and renovation of Panchayat Ghars and build- virus particularly in the wake of sec- low 92 percent. In case of decrease in ings for DDCs and BDCs were discussed in detail. ond corona virus wave and the surge oxygen saturation, below 92 percent, The Advisor also reviewed the implementation of National Rural Live- in positive cases. the person should be admitted in a lihood Mission (NRLM) under the chapter of UMEED in Jammu and Kash- As virus has eclipsed health sec- hospital.Dr Koul stressed on main- mir. tor in both developed and developing taining physical distance though The meeting was attended by Mission Director NRLM Jammu and Kash- countries, many countries have gone and said that physical distance and mir, Director Rural Development Department Kashmir, Director Pancha- back to the basic planning and strat- pandemic has created mental stress yati Raj J&K, Director Rural Sanitation J&K, CEO Himayat, SE Rural De- egizing as how to undertake manu- among people which according to him velopment Department Kashmir, Assistant Commissioners Development facturing of vaccines on a mass scale. can be overcome through virtual in- of Kashmir Division, Executive Engineers of Kashmir division, District KUPWARA, MAY 21: The Deputy Commis- Having done that, the stocks are get- teraction and communication with Panchayat Officers of Kashmir division and BDOs of Kashmir division. sioner (DC) Kupwara, Imam Din today said ting diminished due to huge demand friends, family and other colleagues. Advisor while taking first-hand feedback from the respective Directors that both Administration and Health depart- and consumption. Dr Rakesh empha- While advising people to stay in about the implementation of schemes, directed the officers to have strict ment along with police are putting their best sized on following the precautions doors and avoid venturing out aim- adherence to rules besides verification of the works done through engi- efforts in mitigation of Covid crisis in the and covid appropriate behavior for lessly, Dr Rakesh asked people people neering staff on regular basis. He further stressed on the need to have district.The DC said this while briefing me- remaining safe from the deadly infec- to keep perseverance and patience till cross verifications done by the officers and solicit feedback from PRIs and dia persons, about covid situation in the dis- tion.He also called for getting vacci- the worst spell of covid is over. locals so that there is no compromise on the quality and transparency. trict adding that a multipronged strategy is nated to increase defence mechanism Besides, he said everybody should Highlighting the importance of strict adherence to timelines, Advisor being adopted vis-à-vis tackling the Covid-19 of body against virus. get tested for covid by RAT or RTPCR directed the officers for timely disbursal of wages under MGNREGA. He situation. However, he said that the effec- test to clear any confusion regarding said that the wage employment has assumed great significance in these He said that sampling has been intensi- tive anti-Corona virus therapy is not symptoms. Covid test will clarify pres- times of COVID crisis. He insisted on the maintenance of proper record fied in the district to identify the positive available yet, so people should take ence of infection in an individual, he about the wage distribution so that a fair idea about the number of families cases and isolate them to safeguard the lives covid protocol seriously which in- said.Dr Koul stressed on maintaining that are being benefitted emerges. of other people. cludes wearing of masks, maintain- physical distance though and said Emphasizing on the regular field visits by the officers in their respec- Giving details, the DC said that the dis- ing physical distance and disinfecting that physical distance and pandem- tive blocks, he directed the officers to step up monitoring so that the impact trict had total 10015 positive cases, adding contaminated hands frequently. ic has created mental stress among of wage employment on ground is evident and its benefits are truly repli- that 8044 recovery cases have been recorded While describing and enumerating people which according to him can cated on ground. in the district which commensurate to 80.32 the common symptoms of the infec- be overcome through virtual interac- He also directed the concerned SEs to maintain record of their field vis- percent. He said 131 deaths have also been tion like like cold, cough, sore throat, tion and communication with friends, its and report in this regard should be shared with the higher authorities recorded so far in the district. loss of smell and taste, loose motion, family and other colleagues. on regular basis for follow up action. He said that this will not only give an insight into the ongoing works but will also make the officers account- able at all levels.Detailed presentations were given by the Director Rural Director Agriculture Kashmir visits Anantnag, chairs review meeting Development, Kashmir, Director NRLM, J&K and Director Rural Sanita- ANANTNAG, MAY 21: The making all the efforts to shape ability of agriculture imple- tion with respect to their respective departments. The Advisor was given Director Agriculture Kashmir, up a knowledge based farming ments and machinery to the an overview about the district and Panchayat wise progress achieved so Chowdhary Mohammad Iqbal community.He said technology farmers, the Director instruct- far regarding MGNREGA, Pardhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY), Swachh today conducted an extensive undoubtedly is playing a mag- ed the Chief Agriculture Offi- Bharat Mission (SBM), Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan (RGSA) and 14th visit of district Anantnag and nificent role in the farming cer Anantnag to immediately Finance Commission in respect of Kashmir division.A detailed status was chaired a review meeting with sector but the role of proper submit a proposal for the pro- also given about the constructon of new Panchayat Ghars and renovation officers and officials of the dis- awareness cannot be ruled out. curement of machinery and of Panchayat Ghars under RGSA in Kashmir besides the implementation trict.On the occasion, the Di- Later, the Director chaired other agri inputs well in time. of NRLM and SBM.Regarding the repairs and renovation of Panchayat rector emphasized that aware- a meeting of officers and lis- Chowdhary also visited Ghars under Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan (RGSA), it was given out in ness with respect to different tened to their views and sug- different Organic Vegetable the meeting that out of the approved 50 Panchayat Ghars for repairs and centrally sponsored schemes gestions about the implemen- Clusters, Apiculture DCTC, renovation during 2018-19, 41 have been completed while another 80 Pancha- and flagship programmes tation of different programmes Mushroom Units and recent- yat Ghars are to be renovated during 2020-21. It was also given out that 75 among farmers hold key to the and infrastructural needs in ly installed Micro Irrigation new panchayat bhawans are to be constructed during 2020-21.The Advisor socio economic development the district.Taking note of the structures and impressed upon directed the officers to complete all the Panchayat works on war footing of the farming community. He suggestions particularly those the officers and officials to put- basis as these buildings have assumed a great significance in view of the said that the department is relating to the making avail- in all efforts and professional. successful conduct of Panchayat elections. NRLM Women’s Self Help Group working as community warriors to contain the spread of COVID-19 SHG undertakes fumigation of several villages in Pulwama PULWAMA, MAY 21: In order to ,while rest of items we are buying of villages including Looswuni, Gus- prevent further spread of Covid 19 from our own pockets ,Besides fumi- so, Wahibugh ,Gangoo, Hanjikhilo and infection, Jammu and Kashmir Rural gation and sanitation , our aim is to Chakpora Newa in the district . Livelihood Mission/NRLM teams have make people aware about precaution- During the drive Mosques, shops launched a fumigation drive in vari- ary measures to be followed in letter ,streets and houses have been fumigat- ous villages of Pulwama and spirit to beat this deadly pandem- ed to prevent the spread of Covid-19 In this connection SHG group mem- ic ,”She added. disease. bers of UMEED have started fumi- District Coordinator NRLM Ar- Community Centre Cluster Head gation drive in a number of villages shid Ahmad said that the aim of of Village Wahibugh Nuzhat shafi said including Looswuni, Gusso, Wahibugh campaign is to make people especial- that Self help groups are active from ,Gangoo, Hanjikhilo and Chakpora ly women aware about how to look last seven years engaged in handicrafts Newa in the district . after themselves during the pandemic and other income generating units for During the drive Mosques, shops with utmost care to contain spread women She said that they have start- ,streets and houses have been fumigat- of this infection . He said that Self ed fumigation drive from Wahibugh ed to prevent the spread of Covid-19 Help Groups (SHGs) across the district Pulwama which will be carried out in disease. have emerged as community warriors more villages of the district . Community Centre Cluster Head by contributing in every possible way “Government is providing us with of Village Wahibugh Nuzhat shafi said to contain the spread of COVID-19. disinfectant chemicals and PPE Suits that Self help groups are active from “Last year Self Hep Groups produced ,while rest of items we are buying last seven years engaged in handicrafts masks, manufactured PPE kits, pro- from our own pockets ,Besides fumi- and other income generating units for duced bulk quantity of hand sanitizers gation and sanitation , our aim is to women She said that they have start- and soaps to guarantee hygiene and make people aware about precaution- ed fumigation drive from Wahibugh helped not only vulnerable families ary measures to be followed in letter Pulwama which will be carried out in but also the Government across the and spirit to beat this deadly pandem- more villages of the district . valley” he added. In this connection ic ,”She added. “Government is providing us with SHG group members of UMEED have C disinfectant chemicals and PPE Suits started fumigation drive in a number C M M Y OWNER:SYED JAHANGIR BUKHARI, Printer: SYED JAHANGIR BUKHARI, Publisher: SYED JAHANGIR BUKHARI, Editor: SYED JAHANGIR BUKHARI, Published From: LUBAAB PUBLICATIONS BUILDING, RADIO Y K COLONY GUND HASSI BHAT, LAWAYPORA, SRINAGAR. Printed at: LUBAAB PUBLICATIONS, RADIO COLONY GUND HASSIBHAT LAWAIPORA SRINAGAR 190017.. RNI NO: JKENG/2011/39231. CELL NO: 9419008414. K 9999038812. Email Id: [email protected]. Website: headlinestodaydaily.com C C M MAY,22 M Y HEADLINES TODAY HT - CITY / JAMMU / PIRPANCHAL 04 Y K ,2021,SATURDAY K Mental positivity is very essential for Covid COMMISSIONER SECRETARY FORESTS REVIEWS patients, health workers & public at large: Dr. Amrita PROGRESS ON SMART CITY MISSION, CAMPA, CAPEX, CSS family members than JAMMU, MAY 21: Commissioner Sec- month of April under CAPEX, CAMPA seeds covered with soil, fertilizers, pes- everything will become retary, Department of Forests, Ecology and other CSS schemes, It was informed ticides are prepared in the form of seed so easy to handle. She and Environment, Sanjeev Verma, today further advised to take a held an online meeting to review prog- walk and stay away from ress on plantation of 5 lakh plants each, social media to develop a under Smart City Mission, in Jammu positive attitude. and Srinagar cities besides assessing “I will advise every- implementation of Centrally Sponsored one to smile even behind Schemes like CAMPA of Forest and So- your mask”. To develop cial Forestry Department. a positive attitude the The meeting was attended by Princi- people should think of pal Chief Conservator of Forests, Dr. Mo- the doctors and para- hit Gera; Director Environment, Ecolo- medical staff, who work gy and Remote Sensing, Dr. Neelu Gera; day and night to fight Chief Wildlife Warden, Suresh Gupt; against this deadly vi- Additional Principal Chief Conservator UDHAMPUR, MAY, she stated that the surge rus” she advised. She of Forests Kashmir; Chief Conservator 21: Dr. Amrita Thakur, in covid cases has de- said it has been observed of Forest, Jammu; Chief Conservator a clinical Psychologist, veloped high risk of de- that paranoia and hys- of Forests, Planning and Projects; Chief deployed in District Hos- pression, anxiety, mental teria are adding to the Executive Officers of Smart City Mis- pital on Covid 19 duty to- fatigue. woes of both the Covid sion Jammu and Srinagar cities, Addi- day said that to maintain “During this difficult patients and the health tional Deputy Commissioners of Jam- mental positivity was time it is important to workers. She said one mu and Srinagar districts. very essential for recov- keep ourselves both phys- should keep exercising The meeting was informed that ery of covid patients. ically as well as mentally like walking for at least the Forest Department has prepared a that the actual planting season starts in balls and deployed in most difficult ter- While sharing healthy” she said and 20 minutes daily and detailed plan under Green J&K drive the month of July in Jammu region and rains like land slip areas, steep slopes her views regarding added “This will not only stay away from negative wherein 5 lakh plants each have been November in Kashmir region. Besides, and stabilized muck dumping sites. Covid-19, she empha- help you to fight against thoughts and news.“We kept for plantation in smart cities of at present all the forest divisions are It was further informed in the meet- sized that this Coronavi- the virus if you get it but need to stay optimistic Jammu and Srinagar. The department all set for the plantation drive and suf- ing that under “One Forest Guard – One rus pandemic led to un- also help in the long run. that the virus will dis- will plant these saplings in the identified ficient plants have already been raised Village” initiative a Forest Guard will precedented hazards to She suggested that to eat appear soon because we areas and will also provide saplings to and being maintained in the govern- be made in charge for one village in his mental health globally. In a healthy and nutritious are collectively fighting various other agencies for plantation in ment nurseries besides e-tendering for jurisdiction for the purpose of greening, this era mental positivity diet which helps ones im- it” she maintained and the earmarked areas under the Mission. works, procurement of materials is also biodiversity conservation besides his is very essential for the mune system to function appealed to the public to Besides, the Social Forestry Department going on in full swing. The meeting was conventional job of forest protection. Covid patients, health properly. In addition to protect themselves and will also be contributing in this planta- also informed about the innovative low Besides, each Forest Division (Territori- workers as well as gen- this, she advised the gen- not to come out of their tion drive especially in institutions. cost Greening interventions that the for- al) will take up 35 villages for increasing eral public also. Being eral public to take care of houses without an inevi- Regarding progress achieved in the est department has taken up. Besides, the green cover in these villages. a psychological medico, yourself and that of your table reason. Zeal to serve humanity gives me strength to GOVERNMENT POLYTECHNIC work relentlessly: Physiotherapist Tajamul Giri KATHUA HOSTS POSTER MAKING RAMBAN, MAY 21: On and holidays. In the wake He does have a remorse preparation for sampling June 18, 2020, the wedding of the prevailing pandemic of not giving enough time which, he starts at 10 am day of his sister, Physio- the Government has also to his two children ,play- after putting on the PPE COMPETITION therapist, Tajamul Hussain cancelled the leaves of all ing with them and teaching kit. The process contin- KATHUA, MAY 21: Gov- Giri, 38 was busy in Covid ues till late evening upto ernment Polytechnic Kathua sampling in the District 4pm without any break in today observed Anti-Terror- Hospital Ramban as he between. Then he has to ism Day by hosting poster was on duty till late eve- arrange the samples, pre- competition and other activ- ning as per the roster. serve them after coding, ities. “Though I missed the tagging and packing them At the outset, a pledge was wedding of my sister on before leaving for home at 6 taken by all Faculty members, June 17 and 18 at my native or 7 in the evening. Staff members and students village Krawa in Banihal “But for the support of to fight the forces of disrup- yet I had no serious qualms my family members, par- tion threatening human lives as I firmly believe in Khid- ticularly my wife living and values. Er. Arun Bango- mat-e-khalq (service to the with me here in a rented tra, Principal, delivered an mankind) which Islam and accommodation, I would awareness speech about the prophet (SAW) has taught not have been devoting this importance of the day and me,” said Tajamul. “For much of time unhindered motivated the students to be me, duty towards my soci- employees of the Health them. Besides, he has got to- to my duty. Because of my vigilant and spread the mes- ety is paramount and work- Department. tally disconnected with the parents, I remain carefree sage of peace, humanity, uni- ing wholeheartedly in the In the District Hospi- society as the duty hours about my family there. My ty and harmony. national crisis is my moral tal, he conducts about 180 are too demanding. He says wife does all the shopping The pledge was admin- duty,” he added. Covid tests both RAT and that he has not gone to his besides other chores thus istered with the objective to Though last year as per RT-PCR, on an average native village for the past leaving little for me on my wean away the youth from the roaster, he used to work and sometimes upto 250 about three months to see shoulders. ,” he said proud- terrorism and the cult of vi- 39 students of 2nd, 4th and Sharma and Angad pal Singh on alternate weeks only, tests during special drives his parents. l y. olence by highlighting the 6th semester participated. Sodhi. but this year his duty is which greatly entails the Elucidating his daily “Similarly, at work sufferings of the common First position was shared The judges for the compe- more tougher as he has to risk of contracting the routine, Giri said that after place also doctors and my people. by Gulshan Kumar and So- tition were Er. Rishabh Gup- work daily from 9 in morn- Covid infection thereby reaching the hospital at 9 other senior colleagues On the occasion, Online hit Kumar Kumar, second by ta, Er. Vishal Sharma and ing till late evening up-to putting the lives of his chil- in morning he does some are my main source of Poster making competition Randeep Singh and Manav Kuldeep Kumar, faculty of 6 or 7pm even on Sundays dren and wife to risk. documenting work and inspiration and support was also organised in which Aryan and third by Sourav the college. ANTI-TERRORISM DFCO TEAM CHECKS AVAILABILITY OF CRITICAL CARE COVID PLEDGE TAKING EVENTS HELD ACROSS MANAGEMENT DRUGS IN JAMMU MARKET JAMMU, MAY 21: To ensure spections of outlets which deal of essential and critical drugs disallowed on spot u/s 22 (d) of the procurements of all life RAMBAN DISTRICT equitable access & availability in Medical Devices viz Infra pertaining to Covid-19 and to Drugs & Cosmetics Act, 1940 saving drugs by taking and re- RAMBAN, MAY 21: To mark the Na- of all Life saving and critical Red Thermometers, Digital ensure that the formulations/ on spot. The Licenses were solving the issue of shortages tional Anti-Terrorism Day 2021, the Dis- care Covid management drugs Thermometers, Pulse Oxyme- medical devices are available at warned of severe action in case directly with the concerned trict Administration, Ramban organized during these “ tough & chal- ters, Medical gas cylinder affordable process in the mar- the omissions are repeated and manufacturers, principal sup- pledge taking events in Government of- lenging times”, the Officers of (Portable), Medical / Surgical ket and to prevent black mar- SOP’s are not followed in letter pliers based outside J&K and fices across the district amid strict Covid Drugs & Food Control Organi- masks, Respirator masks( N95 keting, hoarding profiteering, and spirit. also with NPPA to bring in protocols. zation (DFCO), J&K under the & FFP2), Face shields (Single stock piling of drugs. Moreover, Drug samples sufficient quantities of in Rem- The Deputy Commissioner, Ramban, direct supervision of Assistant use), Protective goggles, Surgi- The Pharmacies were im- of more than hundred formu- desivir & Toclizumab in the Mussarat Isalm administered the pledge Drugs Controller, Jammu con- cal Gloves, High Flow Masks, pressed upon to dispenses drugs lations were lifted from sup- Government supply Chain ad- to the participants in the District Admin- ducted a special drive wherein Nasal Canule (Pronges ) were in most ethical manner mainly ply chain for determination equate supply of such drugs, as istrative Complex which includes Presi- surprise & supervisory checks also carried out and it was ob- Scheduled formulations and to of strength and purity. These such there is no need to panic. dent Municipal Council, Ramban, Sunita of Retail Pharmacies/Whole- served that such products are prevent the misuse of Steroids samples have been sent to Drug She further emphasized Kumari, DDC Member, Bashir Ahmed sale Outlets mostly situated abundantly available with se- so that they are procured by the Testing Laboratories located that an effective regulatory Naik, ADC, Harbans Lal, ACR Dhirender near Covid Designated Hospi- lect outlets to meet the specific needy patients strictly against within the State for framing mechanism is in place to en- Sharma, other senior officers and staff tals & other tertiary care insti- demands of the end users. the prescription of RMP’s. legal opinion to ascertain their sure quality, safe and effective members of DC office. tutes viz Bakshi Nagar, Shala- The main thrust of the drive It is pertinent to mention quality parameters. medicines, vaccines and medi- The DC said that the objective be- mar, Gandhi Nagar , Channi, was to curb stockpiling of med- here that during the drive Op- The State Drug Controller cal devices are provided to the hind observing Anti-Terrorism Day is to Talab Tillo, R.S Pura , Akhnoor icines that may lead to shortage erations of three Retail Sale has informed that the admin- general public. spread the message of peace, humanity, were carried out in the supply chain and to en- Establishments which were istration & the department has Through the medium of this unity, and harmony among the people, During the said drive, in- sure that there is no shortage found violating the norms were gone an extra mile to ensure press release the general public and to make them aware of the anti-social acts of terrorism. Terrorism in all its forms and manifestations poses a direct 661 bed capacity in Covid care centres across the Awaam Ki Awaaz’: Jammu Psychiatrist thanks LG Sinha threat to the security of the citizens of countries and ‘we should fight together district and trying to increase 150 more bed capacit for reaching out to health professionals for suggestions to eradicate terrorism from the country,’ UDHAMPUR, MAY, 21: Deputy Regarding Medicare services, he added. Commissioner, Udhampur, Indu the DC said that around 350 Covid JAMMU, MAY 21: Dr Lieutenant Governor in res- informed. Similar pledge taking events were Kanwal Chib today said that the kits have been distributed to pos- Shabnam Rizvi, a mental olution of the public issues”, She added that usually we also held besides in the offices of district district administration has made itive patients in home isolation health professional from Rizvi remarked. are getting cases of hyper- and sectoral officers and in their subor- available 661 covid beds at 8 covid and more 2000 are available for Government Psychiatry Hos- Dr Rizvi said that at pres- ventilation in which a patient dinate offices. care centres setup in different further distribution. pital Jammu, has thanked ent large number of people feels heart rate speeding up, parts of the district. While referring the mopping the office of Lieutenant Gov- are coming forward for get- feel weak and lightheaded, REASI DISTRICT She was briefing media per- exercise, she added that ULB ernor for reaching out to her ting consultation on issues and feel like they aren’t able sons on Covid management members, Asha Workers, Angan- and other health profession- like anxiety, panic attacks to take a deep enough breath. ADMINISTRATION scenario in the District, here at wadi Workers have been engaged als for seeking their sugges- and depression than during She thanked the Lieu- Conference Hall of DC Office in the exercise of colleting appro- tions and appreciating them the first wave of Covid-19. tenant Governor’s adminis- OBSERVES ANTI Complex. priate information about poten- during ‘Awaam Ki Awaaz’ ra- Continuing, Dr Shabnam tration for giving ‘equal im- “Apart from this, around 291 tial cases and aware the people dio programme. said, ‘It could be that we may portance to physical as well TERRORISM DAY D-type and 468 B-type Oxygen especially those symptomatic or Last week, Lieutenant observe a sudden jump in as mental health’ during the REASI, MAY, 21: With an aim to op- cylinders are available in the dis- others in home isolation. She said Governor, Manoj Sinha in mental health cases in the Covid pandemic. She said pose all forms of terrorism and violence, trict, including 361 (both type) in that about 1.10 lakh household- his monthly Radio talk ded- months to come while such that with the launch of tele- the District Administration Reasi today District Hospital”, she added and population has been touched in icated the programme to co- people with potential men- consultation facility for men- observed the Anti terrorism day. said that the district administra- the District. rona warriors particularly tal health cases are having tal health, people are able to Among the others, senior officers and tion has prepared a fresh road During this Health survey, those who are at forefront a hard time coping with the come out of the feeling of officials of the District Administration map to further increase the bed 2182 suspected persons were also during COVID-19 pandemic reality at present’. helplessness and the anxiety and public took pledge solemnly express- capacity in Covid Care Centres in tested by the health department in the Union Territory. “Earlier, during the first which is the result of this ing their abiding faith in India’s tradi- the District. so far. The DC said that District Dr. Rizvi like other medi- wave, mental health coun- pandemic. C tion of non-violence and tolerance and The District Hospital and Administration Udhampur would cal professionals was appre- selling facility was available “Our job does not end C M affirming to oppose all forms of terror- covid care centres also have suf- further upscale the exercise and ciated for her services during only in Jammu. Now, such with treating only the pa- M Y ism and violence. ficient number of ventilators, ox- start IEC activities at Panchayat the ongoing pandemic. facility is available in all the tients approaching us. Some Y K All the COVID related protocols were ygen cylinders and high oxygen level with the help of PRIs. “The approach adopted districts and a mental health times we have to counsel K followed while celebrating the day. flow equipment, she added. shows the dedication and professional has been deput- even their family members genuine approach of the ed for telecounselling” she which really helps in the end C C M MAY,22 M Y HEADLINES TODAY HT -NATIONAL 05 Y K ,2021,SATURDAY K High Courts Must Avoid Passing Impossible Covid Total Deaths Due To Pandemic Up To Three Orders: Supreme Court New Delhi: The Supreme Court today said that given the national and transna- Times Higher Than Reported: WHO tional ramification of Covid-related cases, High Courts must avoid passing orders Geneva: Up to three times In 2020, the report found demic so we can be better pre- people early on died of Covid tributed to the difficult condi- that are impossible to implement. more people have died due to there had been at least three pared for the next emergency,” without being tested. tions that many people in the It stayed an Allahabad High Court or- the pandemic than indicated million excess deaths due di- world are living under because der in a suo motu case in which the court by the officially reported Covid rectly or indirectly to Covid-19, of the pandemic”. said that, within four months, all nursing deaths, the World Health Orga- while the official number of Many people suffering home beds in Uttar Pradesh must have nization said Friday. Covid deaths was 1.8 million at from chronic diseases or acute oxygen facility. The High Court had also So far, more than 3.4 million the end of the year. illnesses other than Covid-19 directed the Uttar Pradesh government to deaths worldwide have official- At a regional level, excess have been unable to get treat- ensure that within a month every UP vil- ly been attributed to Covid-19 mortality estimates for the ment and access healthcare lage had two ambulances with ICU facility. since the disease first surfaced Americas stood at up to 1.46 due to the measures imposed “High Courts must pass orders that are in China in late 2019. million, and as much as 1.21 around the world aimed at possible to implement,” a Supreme Court But according to a global million in the European region reining in the pandemic. bench of Justices Vineet Saran and BR Ga- health statistics report from in 2020, representing 60 and 50 The socioeconomic toll of vai said today. the WHO, far more people have percent more than the report- lockdowns and other measures The top court, however, refused to can- died who would otherwise not ed Covid deaths there, the re- has also lead to significant in- cel the High Court’s “Ram Bharose” com- have died had it not been for port found. creases in depression, and the ment, made on Monday, saying such obser- the pandemic, either due to Asked how many excess WHO said there were indica- vations need to be treated as advice. Covid or because they could deaths could be attributed to tions of growing suicide rates A two-judge Allahabad High Court not get treatment for other ail- the pandemic up to today glob- in some parts of the world. bench of Justices Siddharth Varma and ments. ally, Asma said that “I think she said. “This has resulted in many “Acknowledging that the Ajit Kumar had earlier this week used “Total deaths are at least safely, about six to eight mil- - ‘An undercount’ - of the official Covid-19 sta- reported Covid numbers are the popular Hindi phrase, meaning “at two to three times higher than lion deaths could be an esti- The discrepancy is due to a tistics being an undercount,” only a fraction of this full im- the mercy of God”, to refer to entire Uttar officially reported,” Samira mate.” number of factors, including WHO data analyst William pact, we have been looking at Pradesh’s medical system, especially in Asma, the WHO assistant di- The WHO was working lagging reporting on Covid Msemburi told reporters. the excess mortality attribut- smaller cities and villages. rector-general in charge of with countries “to understand deaths in a number of coun- In addition, he said, there able to Covid-19 for the year The bench was hearing a petition de- data, told reporters. the true human toll of the pan- tries and the fact that many “are the deaths that can be at- 2020,” Msemburi said. manding better care for Covid patients. It had also said: “So far as the medical infrastructure is concerned, in these few Focused On “Fake Praises”: Akhilesh months we have realised that in the manner India Vaccine Export Ban Hurts it stands today, it is very delicate, fragile, Yadav Targets PM Modi, Yogi Adityanath Developing Nations, Says IMF and debilitated.”Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for Uttar Pradesh, told Lucknow: Attacking Prime beds and oxygen, lives of many New Delhi: Unveiling a to supply about 85 per cent own vaccine supply chain. the Supreme Court that observations like Minister Narendra Modi and people could have been saved. proposal on how a $50 bil- of the supplies to the COVAX Battered by a vicious second “Ram Bharose” demoralise health work- Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Condemnable!,” Akhilesh Ya- lion investment plan can facility, and persistent short- wave of COVID-19 in the last ers and create panic.“These observations Yogi Adityanath, Samajwadi dav said in a Hindi tweet. vaccinate people around age of raw materials and ex- few months, India banned the are made in anxiety and concern for gen- Party president Akhilesh Ya- “The CM is bound to nod in the world against COVID-19 port restrictions can reduce export of vaccines, despite eral public. UP can treat this as an obser- dav said lives of people could favour (of whatever PM says). by the middle of next year, access to vaccines for 4 bil- international commitments, vation and advice and not direction,” The have been saved had both fo- Even after ruining health ser- the International Monetary lion people in 91 developing as the government decided to Supreme Court, however, said today. “We cused on arranging essentials vices from district to villag- Fund or IMF on Friday said countries plus India relying drastically step up the pace cannot pass sweeping orders for all high for Covid patients instead es, the exchange of praises India’s decision to ban the on this facility,” it said. of vaccination at home.The courts as this appeal is against Allahabad of indulging in each other’s is going on. This is a per pre- export of vaccines was affect- A global initiative to get government had not placed HC order.”Uttar Pradesh has logged 16.51 “fake” praise. planned tactic of the BJP to ing a number of developing vaccines to developing coun- orders for enough shots ear- lakh coronavirus cases since the pandem- According to a statement, create confusion among people countries.“Already, various tries, COVAX aims to cover lier as most countries scram- ic broke. Last month, daily infections rose the former Uttar Pradesh and hide deaths taking place manufacturers including at least 20 per cent of the bled last year to secure vac- above the 20,000-mark. Even as the state Chief Minister also accused without treatment,” he alleged. the Serum Institute of India populations of the more-than cines for its citizens. This government insisted there was no shortage the Prime Minister of award- If the Chief Minister is (licensed to manufacture 90 low and middle-income meant jabs for other nations of medical oxygen or other resources, crit- ing a “appreciation medal” to to be believed, coronavirus Novavax and AstraZeneca) nations signed up to receive were diverted inside India ics alleged that patients were struggling. himself through the “jahan spread and black fungus are have experienced substantial the shots as donations. It although even these were far Over the past few days, disturbing imag- Bimar waha upchar” slogan, being controlled in the state, delays,” the IMF research has so far distributed about fewer than what is required es of bodies of suspected Covid patients which he had given at a vid- Akhilesh Yadav said, pointing piece, authored by IMF Chief 65 million doses of mainly to vaccinate the country’s have emerged from villages along the Gan- eo conference with doctors on out that even the Union Health Economist Gita Gopinath the AstraZeneca COVID-19 target group.Before it was hit ga. The Centre has asked UP and Bihar to Friday. Ministry has “accepted” that and colleague Ruchir Agar- vaccine, many of them to by the world’s highest num- prevent such instances.Uttar Pradesh has “People of the state and UP is far behind in Covid vac- wal, said.“India has delayed Africa.The IMF also said bers of daily infections, India logged 16.51 lakh coronavirus cases since the country are facing hard- cination when compared with most of its vaccine exports that some of the delays in had been vital to global vac- the pandemic broke. Last month, daily in- ships due to the exchange of Maharashtra and Rajasthan. to prioritize vaccinations at worldwide vaccine rollouts cination efforts. Its Serum fections rose above the 20,000-mark. Even praises between heads of the He alleged that the BJP has home. Such delays dispropor- can be attributed to ongoing Institute of India, the world’s as the state government insisted there was country and the state. Had the made a “mockery” of the vac- tionately impact developing export restrictions placed by biggest producer of the As- no shortage of medical oxygen or other re- time spent on fake praises been cination drive due to non-avail- countries - for instance, the the US as part of the Defense traZeneca vaccine, was the sources, spent on arranging vaccine, ability of vaccines. Serum Institute is contracted Production Act to secure its cornerstone of COVAX’s. ₹ 35-75 Lakh MAMATA BANERJEE SET TO CONTEST FROM Compensation For Families Of Those EARLIER SEAT AFTER LOSING NANDIGRAM Killed In Barge Tragedy New Delhi: Afcons Infrastructure, Kolkata: Mamata Baner- straight term was tempered Article 164 of the consti- assembly in 2011 and 2016. Shobhandeb Chattopad- whose chartered barge P305 with 261 per- jee, who swept the Bengal by her own loss in Nandi- tution says a minister who Mamata Banerjee is also hyay, 80, won in 2016 from the sonnel at the Bombay High offshore oilfield election but lost her own con- gram by a narrow margin to is not an MLA within six a voter in the Bhawanipore neighbouring Rashbehari was wrecked by Cyclone Tauktae earlier test in Nandigram, is set to the BJP’s Suvendu Adhikari, months has to resign. seat. seat and was state Power Min- this week, on Friday announced compensa- return to the seat she gave “I will contest from Nan- ister in the previous term. tion to families who lost their loved ones in up in favour of challenging digram. Nandigram is my This time round, Ms Banerjee the incident. her former aide Suvendu lucky place,” she had said at chose him for Bhawanipore The number of deaths on barge P305 Adhikari in his stronghold. the rally and urged voters of against BJP’s actor-politician that sank in the Arabian Sea five days ago The Trinamool MLA who Bhawanipore to understand Rudranil Ghosh. He defeated rose to 51 today even as the Navy and the won from Bhawanipore, her decision. Mr Ghosh by a big margin. Coast Guard continued the search for the Shobhandeb Chattopadhyay, “Nandigram is my big “Mamata Banerjee will 24 personnel missing from the barge and 11 resigned from the Bengal as- sister, Bhawanipore is my fight from Bhawanipore in from anchor boat Varaprada. sembly this afternoon to en- younger sister...I will fight the coming six months,” Mr A sum equivalent to “balance period of able his party boss to contest from both if possible. In case Chattopadhyay told NDTV service up to 10 years’ salary through a com- from the seat. I am unable to contest from before handing in his resig- bination of ex-gratia payouts and insurance “Mamata Banerjee will Bhawanipore, someone else nation to Assembly Speaker compensation” would be paid, Afcons said fight from Bhawanipore in will contest.” Biman Bandopadhyay. He in a statement. the coming six months,” Mr PromotedListen to the lat- will continue as state Ag- “While the modalities of the payments Chattopadhyay told NDTV est songs, only on JioSaavn. riculture Minister for six are being worked out, it is estimated that before handing in his resig- com months, during which time total compensation would range from ฀ 35 nation to Assembly Speaker During the campaign, he will contest from another lacs up to ฀ 75 lacs per family,” the compa- Biman Bandopadhyay. He several BJP leaders, includ- seat to return to the assembly. ny said. will continue as state Ag- ing Prime Minister Naren- Mamata Banerjee’s land- A trust would be set up, the company riculture Minister for six her former lieutenant. Weeks after Mr Adhikari dra Modi, taunted her about slide victory in the Ben- said, to support through scholarships the months, during which time To stay Chief Minister, quit the Trinamool, Mamata “contesting from a second gal election to win a third educational needs of the children whose he will contest from another Mamata Banerjee has to Banerjee had declared at a seat” and questioned whether straight term was tempered parents died in the incident. seat to return to the assembly. contest by-polls within six rally on January 18 that she she was nervous about losing by her own loss in Nandi- Trauma and grief counselling will also Mamata Banerjee’s land- months and become a mem- would contest from Nandi- in Nandigram. Ms Banerjee gram by a narrow margin to be organised to help the families affected by slide victory in the Ben- ber of the state legislative gram instead of Bhawani- strongly rebutted the possi- the BJP’s Suvendu Adhikari, the disaster, it said. gal election to win a third assembly. pore, which sent her to the bility. her former lieutenant. The company underscored it was “its moral duty” to look after the families. Earlier today, Mumbai Police registered Uddhav Thackeray Making a FIR - which includes charges of “causing Tehelka Founder Tarun Tejpal Acquitted In death by negligence” - against the captain Political Remarks Over of the barge, who is still missing, according to news agency PTI. Rape Case: “Relieved It’s Over” Cyclone: Devendra Fadnavis The case was filed after the barge’s chief engineer, Rehman Sheikh - who was res- Panaji: Tarun Tejpal, the court in Mapusa along with his through it we have co-operated cued after spending nearly 24 hours at sea, founder-editor of Tehelka maga- family when the “not guilty” ver- fully with the Goa police and the Mumbai: BJP leader is making political com- amid the wreckage of the barge - indicated zine, was acquitted by a court in dict was announced.Tarun Te- legal system, through hundreds Devendra Fadnavis on ments during his visit to the captain ignored weather warnings and Goa today of charges of raping jpal’s daughter Cara Tejpal read of court proceedings,” said the Friday said Maharashtra cyclone affected areas of chose not to move the vessel away from the a former colleague eight years out a statement on her father’s statement.Mr Tejpal was quoted Chief Minister Uddhav Konkan. His tour was of path of the storm. ago. The Goa government will behalf, which said he was “false- by news agency ANI as saying: Thackeray was making merely three hours and challenge the order before the ly accused” of sexual assault. “It’s been a long nightmare for “political comments” this is not the time to in- High Court, said Chief Minister “It is with profound respect that my family. I’m relieved that it is while touring areas of the dulge in politics. People amod Sawant.Tarun Tejpal was I thank this court for its rigor- finally over and I’m very grateful state hit by cyclone Tauk- affected due to Nisarga accused of sexually assaulting ous, impartial and fair trial and to have received justice because tae and advised the latter cyclone last year are yet the young woman in an eleva- for its thorough examination of it is not always the given thing in that “this is not the time to receive financial assis- tor of a five-star resort in Goa CCTV footage and other empir- this country anymore.” to indulge in politics”. tance. This government during an event in 2013. He was ical material on record,” said Speaking to reporters is making hollow promis- arrested the same year.In 2017, Mr Tejpal, thanking his lawyer in Sindhudurg, the Lead- es instead of taking firm the trial court charged him with Rajiv Gomes, who died of Covid er of Opposition in the steps,” the former Chief rape, sexual harassment, and last week.“The past seven-and-a- Assembly said the Thac- Minister said. Mr Fadna- wrongful confinement. Tarun half years have been traumatic keray government was vis pulled up the state gov- Tejpal challenged the charges for my family as we have dealt making hollow promises ernment for not deploying first in the Bombay High Court with the catastrophic fallout of on relief as people affect- the NDRF in Devgad in and later in the Supreme Court, these false allegations on every ed by cyclone Nisarga Sindhudurg district, add- which ordered that the trial in aspect of our personal, profes- last year were yet to get ing it would have saved C Goa must continue.The 58-year- sional and public lives. We have compensation.“I am sur- lives and property as the C M old journalist was present in the felt the boot of the state, but all prised the chief minister specialized agency. 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C C M MAY,22 M Y HEADLINES TODAY HT EDITORIAL ,2021,SATURDAY 06 Y K K HT...EDITORIAL Dynamics of India Pakistan dialogue. Alarming rise in Drug Abuse THE RENEWED VIGOUR IN THE REALIGNMENT OF ALLIES PERFORCED THE across Kashmir Valley. MUTUAL UNDERSTANDING WHICH MAY PROVE BENEFICIAL IN THE END. harp rise in the drug abuse cases is being witnessed across J&K. Day in and day out huge hostile pakistan on one side and ing factor. Restart of diplomatic vitality of restart of stalled consignments of drugs of various types are belligerent china on the other. missions could be next step for dialogue between two nuclear Sbeing caught and people, mostly youth are This scenario led india to think the formal way to resolve the armed rivals , to eke out any fruit nabbed by the police for drug trafficking. Seemingly the drug trafficking has attained a form of a proper trade. The revelations suggest that about 25 percent of youth have been engulfed by this menace. Thus the Future generation is at the verge of getting spoiler at the hands of the drug mafia. More than three decades of Sustained conflict in Kashmir valley has traumatized the people shows dangerous fallout as tens of thousands of youth in Valley are involved in different kinds of drug abuse. Every day the police bulletins are a buzz with news of Notorious drug peddlers being nabbed and huge hauls of drugs being recovered from their possession. By - Shahid Majeed Mir Although the majority of drug users are male and drug stores are the major suppliers to addicts, however ecently news broke in the alarming trends surfacing are that a good number of the corridors of the two female folk has been dragged into this menace through Rarch rivals that Cease- a well knit conspiracy. Experts have taken serious note fire agreement of 2003 has been and warn disaster if society doesn’t act now. once again committed to be kept In Kashmir Valley alone the aftermath the of in spirit with renewed vigour conflict is depressing as well as dangerous for the society. while fencing respective borders. Mass destruction of life and property, and overwhelming Thereafter a series of statements fear and uncertainty during the past many years of dis- from either side has refreshed turbance has taken heavy psychological toll- being mani- the otherwise war like situation fested in terms of rampant drug abuse among youth. with a glimpse of hope for mutual A recent study conducted by a local NGO in Sri- understanding and penultimate of certain readjustment with pending issues. However the main conclusion is to seek an Abilene nagar revealed substantial increase in the number of resolution of disputes. Four point Pakistan to relieve itself from obstacle as desired by Pm khan in paradox as the motivation factors patients diagnosed as drug abusers during last 10 years. agenda for a formal restart of di- western side and concentrate on his address recently on 23 March are outside the contours of both Valley’s leading psychiatrists giving the background of alogue likely with the mediation Chinese disengagement from a that Kashmir is the only thorn countries. As Prime minister the menace are of the opinion that over the past decade of UAE as reported by Bloomberg position of strength. Moreover which if resolved could lead to ul- Khan recently told that Kashmir Kashmiri youth are highly traumatised and to relieve of may open a new dynamic in South the domestic woes and the near timate resolution of dispute. With is a base on which whole relation- the stress they often take drugs .Psychological problems Asia amid changing inter-dynam- blockade of central Asia for India all the factors revolving round the ship stands and that indeed is a are in the back ground. The use of various drugs has in- ics in Global Alliances. China is raised the hopes for resumption eternal dispute between arch ri- challenge to territorial integrity creased tremendously during these years of traumatic ascertaining its ascendency and of stalled talks. On the other hand vals that too after the abrogation and sovereignty of respective violence. The Study shows that the society at large is in claiming its potential as world Afghanistan stability is nearly of special status by India in her countries leaving UNSC resolu- deep slumber and needs to wake up and every member leader. Challenge to US hegemony central to the idea and theme set controlled territory would be too tions behind. History has been has a role to play to put this mess in order otherwise it and the coils of maritime devel- by establishment in Pakistan. The early to eke out the conclusion. witness to the fact that dialogue is bound to spell the disasterSociologists warn that the opments along India’s neighbours Indian status and the status of After all there is a possi- based on factors external to the abuse has assumed a kind of epidemic and it’s conse- has hypened the challenges of Indian intrests in Afghanistan is ble end for the warlike hostili- basics of a problem are problem- quences would be disastrous on the society. The problem Indian foreign policy. The overall nearly managed and controlled by ties especially that of 2019 like atic ab initio. US entered into needs to be handled immediately, otherwise it would be geopolitical and the realignment Islamabad which may play anti- situations and related ceasefire agreement with Taliban it was too late to act. Nobody as a member of society can be strategies adopted at the global thetical to the strategy of former. violations Which could have fighting with but didn’t realised exempted from the responsibility. There is need to make level has been conducive for the On the second possible narrative escalated to war between nuclear and actualised the presence of awareness especially among youth about the hazards of resumption of Dialogue by the the widening gulf between us armed powers. Although well Afghan Government and other drug abuse otherwise next generation would be doomed, arch rivals. Whatever the factors china and china india which beginning is half done but there immediate stakeholders which is Social scientist have warned and educated the family, may be but the four point agenda usually plays anti india card and use to be such initiatives prior to not emerging fruitful now. Trade teachers ,NGOs ,govt. agencies and media to play an im- with ceasefire and opening of rival to the intrests of India with this who have largely remained and connectivity are indeed portant role if the menace is to be eradicated. Another Diplomatic missions in each oth- Pakistan at its core is yet another unsuccessful because the rela- a cohesive factor for mutual shocking revelations was made by a local and only de-ad- ers countries are but a roadmap motivating factor. tionship between two are too steps in right direction due to diction center in entire Valley through its recent survey ahead perforced by enhanced mil- World is far more con- sensitive to soft touch to erode the convergence of problems each carried out in different educational institutions and in itary engagement at the Eastern nected and interdependent via existing base and lead to war like faces in the path towards devel- the area believed to be vulnerable to the drug addiction front by China compelling india various factors. India and Pa- scenario. The only difference wit- opment. However the stability of . The authorities and law enforcing agencies silence on to think of engaging pakistan to kistan are members of SAARC nessed this time is the inclusion the dialogue needs consistency, this lethal menace have further aggravated the condition avert the two front threat per- and SCO and both are regional of Kashmir in the roadmap itself preservance, mutual intrests and . No accountability and restriction on the sale of these ception. Will the scheme of laid powers with strategic intrests which might have been discussed impacts et al which would prove it drugs in the market has made them easily accessible to down strategy succeed or not ? Is and near common problems like prior to final settlement. Be it the successful in the end. IT is better abusers and addicts . Abuse of drugs like codein and it too early to believe any positive poverty , underdevelopment et al same this resumption of dialogue to drive cautiously while con- other medicinal opioids have reached epidemic propor- outcome are but billion dollars in which can be solved by playing has opened various opportunities cluding the analysis with positive tions in the valley. There should be restriction on the the political fraternity. together. At last the UAE played a for both players to settle the long note that South Asia witnesses sale of these drugs . To the utter surprise in J&K drug This engagement has not major role in minimising the gap overdue disputes once for all. a miraculous healing of trust Act hasn’t been implemented yet .Govt. and society has just happened because of UAE as of understanding level between How far the disputes in the nearly between arch rivals else the arms to wake up otherwise it would be too late. The ongoing common factor but due to interna- two countries which ultimately irregular geopolitical landscape race is aimed at destruction of turbulence has given rise to gruesome and unrelenting tional and domestic circumstanc- lead to laying down a roadmap of of world will between these arch each other. situation in this conflict ridden state once known for its es for India. China has opened a ceasefire, restart of diplomatic rivals be settled would set a glar- Shahid Majeed Mir is an author of rich and civilized social ethos now grappling with moral front of confrontation along east- missions , trade and connectiv- ing example for peace and stabili- the Book “Untold Stories of Kashmir” degradation.Let peace prevail in my Vale which is at the ern side with India and opened ity and resolution of Kashmir. ty in the region which has largely hails from kupwara and can be reached verge of moral death, is the refrain of the people who India for its security lapses. Indi- Ceasefire agreement of 2003 has remained confrontational. at [email protected] rue over the loss of traditions of Kashmir which was an Army chief recently warned been agreed to be kept in letter With everyone pinning once known for Sufi culture the characteristic. about two front war dealing with and spirit as the initial motivat- hopes on renewed vigour and Assembly Elections: Why India Deserves Freedom From Family Rule With the dropping of KK Shailaja and induction of the Kerala CM’s son-in-law into the cabinet, the Left has proved that it is no different from the dominant political culture of family raj and dynasty rule.

country. I am not saying that Congress people are not loyal to the country, but they are divided. If at some point, they have to choose between India and Gandhi, it will be a difficult choice for them.” In addition to the Congress, almost all regional parties – from Kashmir to UP to Tamil Nadu to West Bengal – have seen the rise of family-based rule and dynastic succession. It’s not that BJP is free of political families and dynastic succession Suman K Jha in such families. There’s a qualitative difference, though. The top positions, either in the govern- ven as India battles a deadly second ment or in the party, are never decided in the BJP wave of Covid-19 pandemic, the re- system on the basis of dynasty or lineage. The par- cent state Assembly elections merit ty has made this its brand equity, also its differen- attention for a different reason: the tiator in the Indian political system. E way a clutch of families is tight- While meritocracy and an open political sys- ening its stranglehold over the Indian political tem are much-desired values in any democracy, system. The state election results point to a need it’s also true that the rights of an individual can- to fix a system where family ties and dynastic not be, and should not be, compromised only be- succession have become the major driving force, cause s/he belongs to a political family. This, then, often compromising with true democratic values calls for some institutional checks and balances. and traditions. While talking of electoral and political re- The re-elected LDF government in Kerala has forms, one idea worth debating is that in the event got media attention because of the omission of of a second member of a family joining active pol- former state health minister KK Shailaja from itics, when the first member is already holding a the Pinarayi Vijayan cabinet. But the inclusion position in the party or government, the second of Vijayan’s son-in-law, PA Mohammad Riyas, member must not be given any organisational po- touted as an “attempt to showcase new faces,” is BJP government in the state recently witnessed a itics”. sition or government office, say, for the first ten as significant. CPM state secretary A Vijayara- smooth change of guard from Sarbananda Sonow- When Sarma’s name was announced for the po- years, and must necessarily be made to work as an ghavan’s wife, R Bindu, too, finds a place in the al to Himanta Biswa Sarma. After the BJP took a sition, there were media reports quoting central ordinary party member for the period. This will cabinet. With the twin moves, the Left has proved call on its chief minister candidate, the low-pro- Congress leaders that “Sarma shouldn’t have been ensure that while individual rights are protected, that it is no different from the dominant political file Sonowal, a performer by all yardsticks, wasted allowed to leave the party”. Reports also said that the political system is also kept relatively open, culture of family raj and dynasty rule, prevalent no time in passing on the baton to Sarma, widely it was the family-based succession in the party’s encouraging the participation of common men in many pockets of the country. This tradition regarded as an all-rounder, who until 2015 was in Assam unit that had acted as a trigger for Sarma’s and women.As India celebrates the 75th anniver- seeks to convert the Indian political system into a Congress. exit. If nothing else, this should prompt the Con- sary of Independence next year, it must debate closed group of political families where outsiders Considering that many lateral entrants in the gress, best exemplifying institutionalised dynasty and institutionalise measures that make its pol- are only grudgingly accepted and welcomed. BJP have often given the party a headache, Sar- raj in the country, to look inward and do introspec- itics and political system more open, democratic The story of Tamil Nadu is not any different, ma’s rise in the party in Assam, and indeed in the tion. and meritocratic. This would be a true tribute to where DMK that emerged victorious in the elec- entire Northeast, has been meteoric. If there was In an interview with this reporter in 2018, Sar- the common Indian besides strengthening the idea tions, is a dominant symbol of dynasty raj. In West ever a case study on meritocracy in modern Indian ma had elaborated on the difference between the of a democratic India. Bengal, the nephew of Chief Minister and Trina- politics, with a special reference to the Northeast, BJP and Congress. Sarma had then told this writ- Views expressed by the author are his personal and C mool supremo Mamata Banerjee is widely regard- Sarma’s would be an ideal example. Interestingly, er: “No party member of BJP says ‘I am loyal to Headlines Today does not acknowledge with the openion C M ed as her heir. during one of his recent media interactions, Sar- the family’. At the end of meetings, we say ‘Bharat or views expressed through this write-up. M Y Assam is a study in contrast. The re-elected ma said that “he doesn’t want his son to join pol- Mata Ki Jai’. We are trained to be loyal to the (COURTESY OUTLOOKINDIA ) Y K K Articles , Opinions Published in Headlines Today are Personal views and opinions of Writers .Headlines Today shall not be responsible for any objectionable write up or any claim thereof. C C M MAY,22 M Y HEADLINES TODAY HT. IDEAS/ OPENION EXCHANGE. 07 Y K ,2021,SATURDAY K CORONA CRISIS AND AID OFFERS FROM NEIGHBOURING COUNTRIES. One must not subsume humanity over politics .

luctant to impose another lockdown there seems to tactic applied by Modi led Government which is too ject Empowered commerce ministry proposal to lift be an erratic landscape with sloppy policies to find sensitive to conclude anything. This attitude has ban from import of cotton and sugar from India on the way out of the crisis. An aid from friend and an mostly three reasons. Domestic woes and concerns the condition of talks on Kashmir. In this view Del- aid from enemy is likewise whatsoever. What lead of BJP which has Stonewalled on the premises of hi is treading every step in this way so cautiously New Delhi to show coldness to help from Pakistan Anti Pakistan stance all around. With oft repeated before giving pakistan any leverage as it seems the is transverse of political crisis of corona. Crisis of Assembly Elections and the mishandling of Pan- Aug 2019 declaration is non negotiable for the party

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ith people running hither and thither for the life saving oxygen cylinders in national capital of India Wmajority of the countries round the world offered help in the shape of essential equipments to manage the crisis period. Be it USA , Russia , Britain, France , Germany, Singapore et al almost all the global leaders are pouring in to augment the collapsed health system of world’s 2nd largest populated country. The two parameters failed new delhi miserably,shortage of beds and Ox- ygen cylinders. With almost seamless ist wave due to strict lockdown and restrictions the country’s political leadership declared victory and Purportedly engaged in exporting the necessary ingredients to help the other countries in containment of Pandem- ic as a mark of goodwill gesture. All this was done in the backdrop of circumstances where almost all the medical experts warned onset of second wave. Pandemic seem far more easy to handle by estab- demic the acceptance of help from Pakistan may in power. This notion also intensified the denial The more drastic step in this regard was to allow lishment in Delhi to geopolitical rivalry with Paki- likely tarnish such image in the backdrop of big tactic which would have in reality brought the arch the huge gatherings in elections and festivals. This stan. The likely thaw in the strained relationship brother syndrome and far right nature of politics. rivals close to keep momentum in the talks later. Af- devastated the already derailed ladder to combat with ceasefire agreement and likely resumption of This nature of politics is seemingly inalienable to ter the cold shoulders shown to offer in the middle the deadly virus even when second wave was on our trade and sports activities seems not kicking the the nature of party in power as the basics couldn’t of crisis is uncalled for in the situational analysis head in wee days of April. Now the situation wors- attitude of Doval Doctrine to overcome the rivalry overrun the temporary settlements. when country after country is swet and degraded by ened and Delhi is witnessing so horrible episodes phobia of Pakistan. China has indeed stopped the On the other hand Delhi declared victory nasty virus around us. It’s only possible when we day in and day out with people craving for some supplies and as per reports strengthening engage- after ist wave passed off almost smoothly without collectively adopt a cumulative strategy to counter breathes of oxygen which is facing acute crisis due ment of troops in Ladakh as well while as paki- much damage for its population in country. And and eke out the humanity from this genocidal virus to supply shortage. Now when whole world is busy stan above all shows goodwill gesture with liberal the medical equipments as a goodwill gesture were which is chamelion in its shape and becoming to in sending oxygen concentrators and tankers to mindset to overcome the crisis which goes beyond offered to Bhutan , south African countries and oth- deadly to handle alone. However india and pakistan equip the healthcare system with necessary imple- politics and religion around the globe. However the ers to help in containment of Virus. It was poised once again proved the dictum “Geopolitical rivals ments to confront the challenges likely to emerge denial tactics by establishment in Delhi leads one to as a step towards global leadership with emphasis never agree on principles of idealism “. The ideals on peak in mid May or so. Pakistan formally an- subsume humanity over politics. on indian led initiatives in this regard. The second of peace and humanity are not priority for coun- nounced to help India through medical supplies like With widening of gulf between US and Chi- wave overpowered the notion and caught us off tries in question. Otherwise the collective help by oxygen concentrators and Ambulances. Moreover na and the likelihood of China formally overtaking guard. This wave collapsed the whole system and each other would have indeed helped in easing the a world renowned NGO Eidhi Foundation offered the global landscape, India is finding itself in polit- put the reality to test when people were craving tension further for formal resumption of dialogue at least 50 ambulances and workers for India which ical puzzle of containing China at its own expense for oxygen and dying on footpaths. To accept aid or on issues between the two. has met cold shoulders. which leads to confusion and conformity. Pakistan help from financially weak pakistan whose econom- Author is a regular contributor to HEADLINES When everyone in India is seeking refuge has always followed the anti india directions and ic parameters use to be a hotbed issue even terming TODAY and can be reached at [email protected]. in the space where ever it deems may prove life the relationship with China seems in alliance with the country as begger is supposedly a challenge Views expressed by the author are his personal and saving like Mosques and Gurduwaras, it seems same saga of political rivalry. India was perforced to self reliance for the eyes in Delhi. Third factor Headlines Today does not acknowledge with the openion so bleak to show cold shoulder to help offered by by changing dynamics of China to create tense free is the relationship in itself. Pakistan since the or views expressed through this write-up. Pakistan. It is noteworthy to mention that Pakistan western border to avoid two front confrontation ceasefire talks in February is impressing upon reso- is also facing the heat domestically by Pandemic which is likely so easy to derail. On one hand delhi lution of Kashmir and the restoration of Aug 2019 but not likewise as is happening in Delhi. When the adopted wait and watch approach for pakistan to postion prior to any formal talks which is an obsta- health system has collapsed and the centre is re- move forward and the denial of aid is one such cle ipso facto. Imran Khan led cabinet recently re- GET READY FOR THE NEXT WAVE OF COVID VACCINES

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This as a booster for those inoculated with approach will produce faster results, other vaccines. here are more than 10 effective and the company hopes to apply for au- Challenges: Placebo-controlled trials Covid-19 vaccines in use around thorization in the fall. are the gold standard, but they're hard- Tthe world, so it's easy to forget Advantages: As others scramble to er to conduct now. There's little incen- those still in development. That's a mis- adapt vaccines to variant strains, Val- tive to join a study in which you might take. These candidates may be taking neva believes that its shot will hold up not get a vaccine when approved shots longer to arrive, but they're essential to well from the start. That's because it are available, so recruitment may prove the pandemic fight. Most of the world uses an noninfectious (inactive) whole tricky and must focus on areas without is still unvaccinated, keeping the virus virus to generate a broader immune re- broad access. 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Valneva plans to conduct mune Inc. want to vaccinate with nasal positive data in hand from extensive Challenges: Most of the COVAX dos- ing mRNA technology, and Curevac's additional complementary tests and sprays. With continued support, per- studies of its vaccine in South Afri- es will come from the Serum Institute version may be a further improve- may need them. haps in the form of government effort ca and the U.K. that show protection of India, which has delayed exports to ment. The company modifies the RNA Sanofi and GlaxoSmithKline to shore up supply chains or guidance against the original virus strain and focus on India's internal crisis. Also, molecule differently, which lets it use Status: The companies intended to be- on comparative trials, not to mention variants. A large U.S. trial will reveal Novavax's manufacturing efforts have a smaller dose. That will help it make gin a definitive trial of a vaccine sim- some good luck, this next wave can get more data soon. While manufacturing been held up by shortages of things more vaccines quickly, especially with ilar to Novavax's last year. After early the world from scarcity to abundance and regulatory holdups pushed back like giant bags used to grow cells and it the help of partnerships it formed with results showed it wasn't potent enough, and a step closer to putting the pandem- the company's potential regulatory fil- remains vulnerable to further similar GlaxoSmithKline Plc, Bayer AG, and they had to make tweaks. That issue ic behind us. ing from this quarter into the the third, disruptions. Novartis AG. appears resolved; positive data from a Views expressed by the author are his the rollout is finally in sight. 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The prise: Mumbai-listed unit at InCred Capital in Mumbai, toothpaste maker’s results Colgate-Palmolive India wrote in a note to clients. this week offer a fresh look Ltd.’s margin. Earnings be- Sure enough, analysts at a puzzle: the Indian stock fore interest, taxes, depre- at brokerage Motilal Oswal market’s apparent disregard ciation and amortization in don’t believe that Colgate for the country’s worst hu- the March quarter rose more India’s record profit margin manitarian disaster in al- than 8 percentage points to - achieved by slashing adver- U.S. officials rushed to defend Amazon’s busi- most 75 years. nearly 33%. How does a firm tising, manpower and other ness practices in India after Reuters reported Scientists are forecasting that squeezes some chemicals costs - will last. Commodi- in February that the company had favored 1.2 million deaths by end-Au- into tubes pass on the pres- ty inflation will eventually certain sellers on its website and bypassed gust, hospitals are running sure of higher commodity make a dent. local law that requires foreign e-commerce out of beds and oxygen, and prices to consumers amid a Will it? I plotted the companies to treat all vendors equally, doc- bodies are being dumped in raging pandemic? change, from a year earlier, uments obtained by the news agency show. the Ganges river, yet the Nifty According to economists, in the company’s margins Emails obtained through the U.S. Freedom 50 index is trading at a price- this shouldn’t be happening. against a measure of price of Information Act from the Office of the to-earnings ratio of 31. Even Wholesale prices in India, a pressure: the annual change United States Trade Representative (USTR) after softening somewhat proxy for cost buildup, surged in the difference between showed that U.S. officials prepared a note since February, valuations 10.5% last month, the most in wholesale and consumer for John Kerry, a top envoy of President Joe are still rich. In the Asia-Pa- 11 years. Consumer price in- price inflation. A higher Biden, about the Feb. 17 Reuters report. cific region, only Australia, 1.2% increase in the previous and his homegrown ayurveda flation, meanwhile, slowed number indicates that costs The note, contained in an email dated Feb. New Zealand and Singapore 12 months, the two-year aver- company, followed by Prime to 4.3% from 5.5% in March. are mounting, but in a slow- 18, said that India’s antitrust watchdog had are more expensive. age works out to less than 5%. Minister Narendra Modi’s bi- Leaving aside the differenc- income-growth environment reviewed many such allegations against U.S. Colgate offers some shiny This is a company that only zarre ban on 86% of cash in es in the composition of the - such as the pandemic - firms e-commerce companies and found nothing clues to the mystery. For the once expanded annual reve- 2016, a banking crisis, a bru- two indexes, this divergence struggle to pass them on. wrong. Biden’s envoy, former U.S. Secretary full year, the US multination- nue by less than 13% in the tal economic slowdown, and could be “an early indicator Profitability suffers. of State Kerry, is in charge of climate change policy. He was scheduled to speak that day with India’s Commerce Minister Piyush Goy- Gautam Adani Becomes 14th al. The U.S. government was concerned that Sensex Climbs 975 Points, Nifty Reclaims Goyal would bring up the Reuters story, so Richest Person In The World, it hastily drafted a note about the article in case he did, the emails show. 15,150; SBI Earnings Boost Banking Shares “This could come up in the call since as you Second Richest In Asia know Minister Goyal is prone to bring up The Indian equity and Nifty 50 index dex’s 4 per cent or 1,300 cent. On the flipside, tangential topics,” Thomas Carnegie, a U.S. benchmarks surged on surged 269 points or point gain. Nifty PSU Power, Grid, Indian Billionaire Gautam Adani, founder and promoter of embassy official in New Delhi, emailed an of- Friday on the back of 1.81 per cent to close at Bank, Private Bank and Oil, Eicher Motors and Adani Group, became the world’s 14th richest person ficial at the USTR. Philip M. Ingeneri, anoth- strong buying interest 15,175.Banking and fi- Financial Services in- Dr Reddy’s Labs were and second richest in Asia after he replaced Chinese er U.S. embassy official, also told the USTR in banking and finan- nancial services shares dexes also rose between among the notable los- billionaire Zhong Shanshan on the Bloomberg Bil- official in an email on Feb. 18 that he had cial services shares af- witnessed strong buy- 3-4 per cent.Mid- and ers.he overall market lionaire’s index. Mr Adani, with net worth of $67.8 “verified” the contents of the note prepared ter the country’s larg- ing interest after the small-cap shares also breadth was extremely billion is the country’s second richest after Mukesh for Kerry with Amazon India’s government est lender by assets country’s largest lend- witnessed buying inter- positive as 1,959 shares Ambani, Chairman and Managing Director of Reli- affairs chief as “true and accurate.” The reported record profit er - State Bank of In- est but underperformed ended higher while ance Industries who has net worth of $76.3 billion, emails do not describe what ultimately hap- of 6,451 crore in quarter dia’s - net profit jumped their larger peers with 1,161 closed lower on according to Bloomberg Billionaires index. Year to pened during the Kerry-Goyal call. ended March 2021. New of 80 per cent in March a gain of 0.9 per cent the BSE.Banking and fi- date, Mr Adani’s net worth has soared by 100 per cent The U.S. embassy in New Delhi referred ques- coronavirus infections quarter to record profit and 0.5 per cent each nancial services shares or $33.8 billion.Mr Adani founded Adani Ports and tions to the U.S. Department of State in Wash- remaining below the of 6,451 crore. Its as- respectively State Bank witnessed strong buy- Special Economic Zone (APSEZ), which is the coun- ington, which said it expected that any issues 300,000 mark for a fifth set quality saw an im- of India was top Nif- ing interest after the try’s largest private port operator. Adani Enterpris- regarding U.S. e-commerce companies’ prac- straight day, also added provement as its gross ty gainer, the stock country’s largest lend- es, the group’s listed trading house, reported revenue tices in India would be reviewed by the Com- to bullish sentiment on non-performing assets climbed nearly 5 per er - State Bank of In- of $6.1 billion in the year to March 31, 2020, according petition Commission of India (CCI) “with the Dalal Street, analysts came in at 4.98 per cent cent to close at 403 after dia’s - net profit jumped to Bloomberg.In a move to strengthen its ports busi- same level of independence, transparency, said. The Sensex surged as against 6.15 per cent stellar March quarter of 80 per cent in March ness, Adani Ports recently acquired private ports and professionalism it has demonstrated in as much as 1,013 points during the March quar- earnings. HDFC Bank, quarter to record profit on the eastern coast of the country. Adani Ports ac- the past.” Spokespeople for Kerry, the USTR to hit an intraday high ter of last year. Gross IndusInd Bank, ICI- of 6,451 crore. Its as- quired Krishnapatnam Port and Gangavaram Port in and Goyal did not respond to Reuters queries. of 50,577.97 and Nifty 50 NPAs stood at 1,26,389 CI Bank, Axis Bank, set quality saw an im- Andhra Pradesh.Port-to-energy conglomerate Adani The Reuters report in February, based on index touched an intra- crore.All the 11 sector HDFC, Kotak Mahindra provement as its gross Ports and Special Economic Zones or APSEZ report- internal Amazon documents, revealed that day high of 15,183.95. gauges compiled by Bank, Bharti Airtel, non-performing assets ed a 285 per cent growth - a quadruple jump in net the U.S. firm has for years given preferen- The Sensex climbed the National Stock Ex- Mahindra & Mahindra came in at 4.98 per cent profit at ฀ 1,287.81 crore in the January-March quar- tial treatment to a small group of sellers on 975 points or 1.97 per change ended higher and UPL were also rose as against 6.15 per cent ter of the financial year 2020-21, compared to ฀ 334.39 its India platform, circumventing the coun- cent to close at 50,540 led by the Nifty Bank in- between 1.5-4.75 per during the March . in the corresponding quarter last year. try’s tough foreign investment rules that are

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WORLD ,2021, 09 Y K SATURDAY K BEIJING, WASHINGTON ARGUE OVER Qureshi stresses Pakistan’s unwavering support for Palestine in meeting with UN chief NAVAL ACTIVITY IN SOUTH CHINA SEA Foreign Minister Shah Mah- mood Qureshi reiterated Paki- its excessive and illegitimate stan’s unwavering support for the maritime claims at the ex- Palestinian cause in a meeting pense of the Southeast Asian with UN Secretary General Anto- neighbours in the South Chi- nio Guterres on Thursday, accord- na Sea.” ing to a statement from the Foreign China on Wednesday is- Office (FO). sued a complaint over the The meeting between the two Wilbur’s passage through the took place on the sidelines of the Taiwan Strait, also calling it special session of the UN Gener- a provocation that under- al Assembly (UNGA) on Palestine mined peace and stability in with FM Qureshi in New York as the region. part of “Pakistan’s extensive diplo- While the strait is in in- matic outreach efforts to mobilise ternational waters, China international support for the Pal- claims self-governing Tai- estinians”, reported the Associat- wan as its own territory ed Press of Pakistan. BEIJING: China on mined to defend the coun- and regards the US Navy’s “During the meeting, the for- Thursday issued its second try’s sovereign claims while presence near the island as eign minister expressed deep con- protest in as many days over maintaining peace and sta- providing support for its cern over the situation in the occu- United States naval activity bility in the South China Sea. independence-leaning dem- pied Palestinian territories caused in the region, drawing an un- The US refuses to recog- ocratically elected govern- by Israeli aggression against the usually sharp response from nise China’s claim to virtual- ment. Palestinian people, resulting in “The foreign minister said Muslims was also addressed the US 7th Fleet, which ac- ly the entire South China Sea Along with building the over 250 deaths including dozens that the re-initiation of the 2003 during the meeting between the cused Beijing of attempting and regularly conducts what world’s largest navy and of women and children. ceasefire understanding between two and the foreign minister to assert illegitimate mari- it calls freedom of naviga- coast guard by numbers of “The foreign minister under- Pakistan and India along the Line stressed the need for the relevant time rights at the expense of tion operations to assert its vessels, China has fortified scored that his visit to New York of Control was a welcome step. UN bodies to address the chal- its neighbours. right to sail in international its island holdings in the to attend the UNGA session on Pakistan desired normal relations lenge. A statement from the Chi- waters. strategically vital South Chi- Palestine was an expression of Pa- with India. However, the onus was He additionally called for nese Peoples Liberation Ar- In its lengthy response, na Sea and created new is- kistan’s firm and unwavering sup- on India to take steps to create an effective measures to be taken my’s Southern Theatre Com- the 7th fleet said the opera- land outposts by piling sand port to the legitimate cause of the enabling environment for a mean- against the “threat posed by vi- mand said the guided missile tion upheld the rights, free- cement on coral reefs and Palestinian people for their right ingful engagement,” said the olent nationalist, supremacist, destroyer USS Curtis Wilbur doms, and lawful uses of topping them with airstrips to self-determination,” said the FO statement. far-right and extreme right wing illegally intruded into its the sea recognised in inter- and other infrastructure. statement. He also urged the UN Secretary terrorist groups and ideologies.” territorial waters surround- national law by challenging It has ignored rival ter- It added that the UN secretary General to resolve the Jammu and Meeting with UNGA president ing the Paracel island group the unlawful restrictions on ritorial claims by its small- general welcomed the recent cease- Kashmir dispute in line with the Qureshi also held a meeting in the South China Sea on innocent passage.” The PLAs er neighbors, including the fire announcement and also ex- UN charter and the relevant UN with the President of the UNGA Thursday. It said Chinese statement about this mission Philippines and Vietnam, pressed the hope that it could help Security Council (UNSC) resolu- Volkan Bozkir, said the FO state- forces mobilised to track and is false. USS Curtis Wilbur as well as an international revive efforts for a “negotiated set- tions. Qureshi further highlight- ment. monitor the ship and warned was not expelled’ from any arbitral ruling that declared tlement of the Palestinian issue”. ed Pakistan’s constructive efforts He thanked the president and expelled it. The Paracels nations territory,” the state- most of China’s claims in the During the meeting, the foreign to facilitate the Afghan peace pro- for convening the session of the are also claimed by Vietnam. ment said. USS Curtis Wil- South China Sea invalid. minister also raised the issue of cess and expressed his hope that UNGA to discuss the Palestinian China accused the US of bur conducted this FONOP An emboldened China Indian-occupied Kashmir (IoK) “the Afghan parties would seize issue and expressed his hope that increasing regional security (freedom of navigation op- faced with the scaling up of and briefed the UN secretary gen- the opportunity and reach an in- the session “must express its re- risks, “misunderstandings, eration) in accordance with US military operations in eral on the “serious human rights clusive, politically-negotiated set- solve to act particularly when the misjudgments, and accidents international law and then the area has increasingly and humanitarian situation in IoK tlement, resulting in lasting peace UNSC is unable to fulfil its prima- at sea.” It called the ship’s continued on to conduct nor- raised concerns about a pos- including continued illegal incar- and security in Afghanistan.” ry responsibility towards mainte- maneuvers unprofessional mal operations in interna- sible clash or confrontation, ceration of the Kashmiri political The issue of the rising tide of nance of international peace and and irresponsible,” saying tional waters.” It said that whether intended or not. leaders and extra-judicial kill- intolerance, discrimination, vi- security”. Chinese forces were deter- China’s statement asserts ings”. olence and Islamophobia against Nepal’s Opposition Weighs Options US waives sanctions against Russian firm building gas pipeline to Germany To Oust PM Oli Amid Political Crisis MOSCOW: The Kremlin on Thursday praised the waiving of Kathmandu: Nepal’s Op- within 30 days, thinks that the ty (JSP) were attending the that the Prime Minister must US sanctions against position parties met on Fri- situation is no different from meeting. resign from his post if Article the Russian-controlled day to chalk out the future the one that existed on May A senior leader of the rul- 76(5) is to come into effect. builder of a Russia-Ger- course of action to oust Prime ing CPN-UML, Madhav Ku- Prior to the meeting with many gas pipeline, Minister KP Sharma Oli and mar Nepal, has also reached other opposition party lead- while Ukraine’s leader resolve the current political Deuba’s residence for the ers, the NC had held a meeting warned Joe Biden’s ad- crisis after the embattled pre- meeting.A senior NC leader of the party’s office-bearers to ministration against mier expressed unwillingness said they are considering all forge new strategies. cancelling the sanctions to undergo another floor test possible options to oust Prime The meeting concluded altogether. to prove his government’s ma- Minister KP Oli from power that both Prime Minister Oli The US waiver was jority in Parliament. as he is involved in violating and President Bhandari were announced as Moscow The meeting came a day the constitutional norms and involved in unconstitution- and Washington seek to after Nepal President Bidya values, myrepublica.com real moves and were seeking defuse the biggest crisis Devi Bhandari urged the po- ported.“President Bhandari to sabotage the Constitution in ties in years ahead was primarily aimed at Russian neighbours litical parties in the country is also supporting all uncon- and derail the ongoing polit- of a planned summit easing tensions between Ukraine, Poland and the to stake a claim to form a new stitutional moves of Prime ical course.Experts also say between Biden and Rus- Washington and Berlin Baltic states have fierce- government. Minister Oli,” the senior the Oli government and the sian leader Vladimir over the $12-billion proj- ly opposed the pipeline, The President has given leader said.“Discussions are President both have violat- Putin. ect, which Germany and fearing it will increase parties a deadline until 5:00 10 when the 69-year-old lead- underway whether to file an ed the Constitution.“If that On Wednesday, the other European coun- Moscow’s political lever- pm on Friday to form a new er lost the trust vote in the impeachment motion against is the recommendation, it United States formal- tries see as crucial to se- age in regional politics. government, at the recom- House of Representatives. the President,” he said. goes beyond the norms of the ly waived sanctions curing long-term energy The US announce- mendation of Prime Minister The meeting of the Oppo- The Nepali Congress earli- parliamentary system. The against Swiss-based supplies. ment came as Blinken Oli. sition alliance was underway er said the decision of Prime prime minister should resign Nord Stream 2 AG, the But US Secretary of and Russian Foreign According to a press re- at the residence of Nepali Minister Oli not to seek a vote to complete the course before Russian-controlled State Antony Blinken Minister Sergei Lavrov lease issued by the presi- Congress (NC) President Sher of confidence in parliament recommending the govern- builder of a major Rus- also said that Biden’s met on the sidelines of dent’s office on Thursday, the Bahadur Deuba. as per Article 76(4) and ask ment formation under any sian-German gas pipe- administration would an Arctic Council meet- government decided to pave Top leaders of Nepali Con- President Bhandari to pave other article of the Constitu- line. “continue to oppose the ing in Reykjavik, the the way for the formation of gress (NC), Communist Party the way for forming a new tion,” Bipin Adhikari, former The US announce- completion of this proj- first high-profile talks a new government as Prime of Nepal (Maoist Center) and government as per Article dean of Kathmandu Univer- ment was a significant ect”, arguing it would between the two coun- Minister Oli, who is required Upendra Yadav-led faction of 76(5) is ‘’unconstitutional’’. sity School of Law, told the reversal of Washing- weaken European ener- tries under Biden’s ad- to seek a vote of confidence the Janata Samajbadi Par- The party has maintained Kathmandu Post. ton’s earlier stance and gy security. ministration. THAILAND REPORTS FIRST 15 LOCAL CASES OF MI5 CHIEF SLAMS FACEBOOK OVER ENCRYPTION, INDIA-DOMINANT COVID VARIANT

Bangkok: Thailand has detect- the B117 variant first detected in ed its first 15 domestically trans- Britain, which is also present in SAYS GIVES “FREE PASS” TO SUSPECTS mitted cases of the highly infec- Thailand. tious COVID-19 India-dominant The government has ordered London: Extremism on so- said. room. And they may be building view since taking over last year variant, authorities said on Friday, checks on living conditions of cial media is as much a national “That does pose a real risk a bomb, or filming a martyrdom at Britain’s domestic counter- a discovery that could complicate workers in dormitories and has security risk now as terrorism for us.” video before some ... devastating part to the foreign intelligence efforts to address its most deadly restricted movement between dif- from Afghanistan or Syria, the agency MI6, the employer of fic- outbreak so far. ferent camps, Taweesin Wisanuyo- head of UK domestic intelli- tional superspy James Bond. The 15 cases included 12 con- thin, a spokesman for the govern- gence has warned as he slammed He has been leading a drive struction workers at their camp in ment’s COVID-19 taskforce said. Facebook in particular. to open up the secret state a northern Bangkok, where about Those infected are being treat- “Self-initiated terrorists” -- touch, launching an official ac- 1,100 of the 1,667 workers there ed in hospital, he said. UK authorities’ preferred term count on Facebook-owned Insta- tested positive for COVID-19. The discovery of the variant for “lone wolves” -- remain a big- gram for MI5 a month ago which Clusters have been detected comes as Thailand’s prepares to ger threat than plots on the scale now counts 113,000 followers. in several of the 409 such camps start is mass-vaccination cam- of 9/11 or the “7/7” attacks of McCallum has 25 years’ ex- around the capital, where city au- paign next month. July 2005 on London, MI5 chief perience in the security service, thorities say 62,169 workers live, It has far administered first Ken McCallum told Times Radio and oversaw counter-terrorism about half of those migrant labour. doses of a coronavirus vaccine in an interview aired Friday. operations before and during It has also found big clusters in sev- to 1.72 million recipients, mostly He said that in the past four the 2012 London Olympics. eral of its prisons this month. frontline workers or members of years, MI5 and London’s Met- He also led the probe into the Thailand is fighting its most se- high-risk groups. ropolitan Police anti-terrorism 2018 chemical weapon attack in vere outbreak yet, with cases qua- command have disrupted 29 Salisbury that was blamed on drupling and deaths increasing “late-stage” plots, including 10 Russian agents. seven-fold since the start of April. by far-right white extremists. The MI5 chief said he “could plot that they might be plan- Asked to name his favourite It contained its earlier out- Suspects have been as young not agree more” with Facebook ning.”In that scenario or in cas- Bond actor, the Glasgow-born breaks quickly and was preparing as 13, usually after being radi- chief Mark Zuckerberg’s stated es of online child sexual abuse, spy said he would choose fellow a calibrated reopening of its cru- calised online. desire to protect privacy. Facebook’s plan to roll out end- Scotsman Sean Connery but cial tourism sector when the latest “It is the case, especially “We absolutely do not want to-end encryption across all its plumped for the soon-to-depart wave struck. Officials say it is still around default encryption, that to live in a society where the platforms gives offenders “a Daniel Craig.However, pressed on course to reopen to vaccinated yes, decisions taken in Califor- state has a camera in everyone’s free pass where they know that to identify any real-world rele- visitors starting in July. nia boardrooms are every bit as living room,” he said. nobody can see into what they vance from the world of Bond The India-dominant B.1.617.2 relevant to our ability to do our “But our job is to deal with a are doing in those private living for Britain’s intelligence agen- variant is believed by some experts jobs as decisions taken in Af- one-in-a-million case, where the rooms”, he added. cies, McCallum said “I would C to be even more transmissible than ghanistan or Syria,” McCallum living room is a terrorist living It was McCallum’s first inter- struggle to think of it”. 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Website: headlinestodaydaily.com C C M MAY,22 M Y HEADLINES TODAY HT - HEALTH AWARENESS. ,2021,SATURDAY 10 Y K K INDIAN STATES & GLOBAL VACCINATION MARKET: TEMPLATE FOR MAKING STATE VACCINE PROCUREMENT A SUCCESS PHASE III CLINICAL TRIALS FOR LATEST COVID DRUG “MOLNUPIRAVIR” BEGINS Kolkata, May 21 far in ed production as, Jannsen (UNI) Second wave of M a y. capacity of 22.2 bil- Pharmaceuticals Hyderabad, May 21 (UNI) COVID-19 has been A point of worry lion, 13.74 billion doses’ to supply coronavirus The Phase III Clinical Trials for stabilising with declin- is, however, the high agreements is already vaccines in the country. the latest COVID-19 drug ‘’Mol- ing 7D test-positivity along formalized and out of As per UNICEF data, nupiravir’’ began at Yashoda Moving Average of with much lower num- this, of the Hospitals in Somajigida here on daily new cases for the ber of tests 9.34 billion doses are 3.9 billion vaccine Friday. past few days, indi- witnessed in certain secured and India has doses with RNA tech- The Clinical trials began in cating the peak of the states like Goa, Kar- secured 0.28 billion as nology 2.69 billion have association with Natco Pharma, second nataka, West Bengal, per the dashboard data been secured by other which received DCGI approval wave is behind us. Himachal Pradesh, in nations,”he said.Thus, for conducting the phase III Furthermore, daily Rajasthan, UNICEF. India is Indian states are in a clinical trials for oral administra- recovered cases are Odisha among also exploring other fix as currently they are tion of Molnupiravir capsules for now higher than daily others. The extended options and the Govern- facing an inelastic sup- patients with mild and moderate new cases and the gap lockdowns/ restrictions ment has committed at ply curve at least in COVID-19 symptoms. between are having huge nega- a 2.14 the near two Announcing this at a press the two is much tive impact billion pipeline months. If we look at conference here, Dr Lingaiah higher than what was on economic activity, between August and the UNICEF website, Amidalya, Medical Director of mitted in the hospital since it is patients will help reduce the observed during the particularly in May. SBI December,” Mr Ghosh the vaccine’s reported Yashoda Hospitals said that, “It is a OPD (out-patient department) severity of the symptoms. first wave peak. Howev- Business activity index said. price is in the a privilege to be the first Hospital based clinical trial, and have Pre-clinical (animal) studies er, the share has dipped to 62.6 for “Additionally, if range of $2-$40. If in India chosen for the Phase III regular interactions with their have found that Molnupiravir of rural districts in the week ended 17 we look at the various we construct simple of the clinical trials. We hope physicians on Day 5, Day 10 and has remarkably reduced SARS- new cases has increased May’21, the lowest since stages of development, scenarios with differ- that the trial is a success proving Day 15 for their follow up cycle at CoV-2 load and was found to have from 45.5% in end- 25 May’20, according there are 15 vaccines ent price range$20, $30 itself to be a game-changer. the hospital. completely suppressed the spread Apr’21 to 52.9% as per to Dr. Soumya Kanti approved and $40, with the Rupee If patients can be treated with Molnupiravir is a prodrug of of disease from animal to animal the Ghosh, for emergency dollar exchange rate Molnupiravir in the mild stage of the active antiviral ribonucleo- and the virus multiplication latest data. This is Group Chief Eco- use and 15 potential of 73, and assume that the disease, the transmission of side analog of ฀-d-N4-hydrox- development had stopped. slightly lower than the nomic Adviser, State candidates in phase II/ Centre gives50% of the COVID-19 can be controlled and ycytidine. Its activity against In a Phase-I clinical trial peak of 53.7% during Bank of India. III or phase III stage of vaccines for the states’ further worsening of the disease SARS-CoV-2 is by inhibition conducted in the United King- the first wave. “We believe that the development population, the vaccine can be prevented at large scale. of RNA-dependent-RNA poly- dom, Molnupiravir was deemed However, when Government should and 4 others in the expenditure for the rest Thus, the disease burden on merase. to be safe and well-tolerated up to compared to Sep’20 the focus on vaccinating regulatory review stage. 50% forvarious Indian the healthcare system, as well as Molnupiravir leads to errors 800 mg twice a day for 5 days in a situation is marginally people of the worst Against this backdrop, states would be in the the society, could well be reduced, in the viral RNA sequence, healthy trial subjects. better in certain states affected states in India are range of Rs 0.2 billion with significant implications on stopping viral replication, short- In the Phase-II clinical trials likeAndhra Pradesh, districts first so floatingglobal ten- for Sikkim (if the vac- the financial burden of the com- ening infection, and limiting conducted in the USA, all pa- Bihar, Karnataka, Tam- that the spread can ders for procurement cine is procured mon man and their out of pocket disease transmission. Scientists tients who received Molnupiravir il Nadu, Uttarakhand be controlled. As per of vaccines. Central at $5 per dose) and expense, ” he said. at Georgia University USA have for 5 days were found to have a and West Bengal where UNICEF data, globally, government is also in Rs 671 billion for Uttar The Clinical trials at Yashoda anticipated the tablet to take negative SARS-CoV-2 culture ruralpenetration was the reported produc- talks with global man- Pradesh (if the vaccine Hospitals will entail the COVID effect within 24 hours of the dose after the five-day treatment dura- even higher at the time tion capacity (per dose) ufacturers with RNA is procured at $40 per patient volunteers to take 400 and that the oral administration tion, a hospital release said. of first peak than what stands at 22.2 billion in technology viz. Pfizer dose, mg twice a day without being ad- of the tablet on COVID severe has been observed so 2021. Out of the report- and Moderna, as well World University organizes Why These 12-Year-Old Twins Agreed to Join a COVID-19 Vaccine Trial webinar on boosting immunity Fatehgarh Sahib, May 21 (UNI) The Department When Moderna began his daughters would either his girls, or say which study ness and chills, Lieberman the advancement of science. of Physiotherapy of Sri Guru Granth Sahib recruiting 12- to 17-year-old receive the standard two-shot group they were in, so that if believes she received the vac- “Obviously, clinical trials World University, Fatehgarh Sahib, organized a participants for its COVID-19 adult dose or a placebo. They cine. However, he thought his need people to participate, so special webinar on “Boost up Your Immunity in vaccine trial this year, Dr. Jay also underwent nasal swabs other daughter received the we saw it in a small way as a Covid19 Pandemic”. The webinar was the part of M. Lieberman, medical direc- and blood draws. placebo because she didn’t ex- service,” Lieberman said. the series of webinars dedicated to 400th parkash tor at PRA Health Sciences, “[My daughters] are fully perience any symptoms. The couple also felt their purab of Sri Guru Teg Bahadur Sahib Ji. enrolled his 12-year-old twin informed and got to ask ques- “We were thrilled to learn daughters would benefit from Dr. Tejbir Singh, Dean Faculty of Medicine, daughters. tions, and they understood that they both had been vac- understanding what clinical welcomed the guest speaker and the students. Dr. “[My] wife and I saw it as that this was a choice they cinated… and protected since research involves and how Prit Pal Singh, Vice Chancellor of the University an opportunity to get them have, that we were not going late February, early March, science advances. appreciated the efforts of the department for or- vaccinated against COVID-19. to force them to do it… they and that’s exciting and reas- “We’ve talked a lot about ganizing such an informative lecture which is the The vaccine was not yet avail- did it and I’m very proud of suring, and it also tells some- COVID, and how they’re go- need of the hour. Dr. Singh shared his views on able to that age group. We them for that,” Lieberman thing about the side effects ing to tell their children and the importance of strong immunity in the times first talked about it in Janu- said. profile in teens,” Lieberman grandchildren about the pan- of Covid19 pandemic. Dr. S.S Billing, Dean Aca- ary when cases were still ex- When it became clear that they had received the placebo said. demic. This is part of their demic Affairs of the University was the guest of tremely high in the U.S., so the the Food and Drug Adminis- instead of the vaccine, they In addition to potentially story. I think they’ll look back honor for this event.On this occasion Ms. Sunita opportunity to get them vacci- tration (FDA) was on the verge could get vaccinated. getting vaccinated, both Lieb- at some point with pride that Malhotra RD, Chief Dietician and Head Depart- nated was the biggest draw,” of authorizing the Pfizer-Bi- Because one daughter erman and his wife, who is a they played, admittingly, a ment of Dietics, PGIMER, Chandigarh was the Lieberman told Healthline. oNTech vaccine for use in experienced a mild reaction hospital pharmacist, also felt very small role in how we guest speaker. Ms. Sunita Malhotra tells the role He knew that as two of the 12- to 15-year-olds, Lieberman after the second dose during their daughters’ participation dealt with and [found] a path of diet and nutrition in boosting the immunity. 3,235 participants in the trial, asked Moderna to “unblind” the trial, including arm sore- in the trial could contribute to to solving the pandemic,” AYUSH ministry operationalises its Covid-19 counselling helpline A dedicated community support help- ing counselling and feasible remedies to to contribute to the community-wide ef- plored. Two potential polyherbal formu- it said. line has been operationalised by the Min- the patients but also guide them about fort to limit the spread of Covid-19. The lations, namely AYUSH-64, an ayurvedic istry of AYUSH to provide AYUSH-based the availability of nearby AYUSH facili- effort is supported by the NGO Project formulation developed by CCRAS, and approaches and solutions for the chal- ties, the ministry said in a statement. StepOne, the statement said.Notably, the KabasuraKudineer of Siddha system, lenges raised by Covid-19. The experts will also be suggesting AYUSH systems are among the oldest liv- have been found effective in the manage- The toll-free helpline number is 14443, post Covid-19 rehabilitation and man- ing medical systems used for health and ment of mild to moderate Covid-19 con- the ministry said on Friday. agement approaches to the patients. wellbeing and are formally recognised ditions.The Ministry of AYUSH is pro- The helpline is operational pan-India The helpline is IVR (Interactive Voice in the country. The use of these systems moting these medicines extensively for from 6 am till midnight on all days of the Response) equipped and currently avail- has increased during the current pan- the benefit of common people, it added. week, it said. able in Hindi and English languages. demic due to their unique approaches for Notably, the AYUSH systems are among Experts from different streams of Other languages will be added in due strengthening host defence, it said.These the oldest living medical systems used AYUSH, namely Ayurveda, Homeopathy, course of time.The helpline will initial- are found useful as effective, safer, con- for health and wellbeing and are formal- Yoga, Naturopathy, Unani and Siddha ly take 100 calls simultaneously and the veniently accessible, and affordable pro- ly recognised in the country. The use of will be available to address queries of capacity would be increased in future, phylaxis in the management of Covid-19, these systems has increased during the the general masses, it said. as per requirements, it said.Through the the statement said.In addition, the ther- current pandemic due to their unique ap- These experts will not only be provid- helpline, the Ministry of AYUSH aims apeutic potentials have also been ex- proaches for strengthening host defence,

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Ladakh reports 107 fresh C COVID-19 cases, one death PM PITCHES FOR `DOORSTEP TREATMENT’ FOR COVID, Leh: Ladakh reported 107 new COVID-19 cases and one fatality on Friday, pushing the union territory’s infection tally to FIGHTS BACK TEARS IN VIDEO CONFERENCE WITH DOCS 17,025 and its death toll to 172. Leh has so far registered 124 deaths due Varanasi/Lucknow:Prime Minister prime minister continued, I pay my re- nation, he said frontline workers man- He said yoga was criticised and a to the disease and Kargil 48. Narendra Modi on Friday urged bring- spects to all these people and offer con- aged to serve without worry because of communal colour was initially given Officials said 82 of the new infections ing medical services closer to COVID-19 to it when the government made efforts were reported from Leh and 25 from Kargil. patients, coming up with a new mantra to help it get global recognition. But to- The number of active cases in Ladakh – Jahan bimaar, wahin upchaar – at a day Yoga has helped in the fight against stands at 1,554, they said. video conference with doctors where he coronavirus. A total of 106 more patients have recu- choked up while speaking of lives lost to He said the battle is against an un- perated from the disease in the union terri- the virus. seen and changing enemy. tory, taking the count of recoveries so far Though the attack of the pandemic Modi said Varanasi benefited from to 15,264, which accounts for 90 per cent of has been checked to an extent with the the strategy of having micro-contain- the total cases, the officials added joint efforts of all, it is not the time to ment zones. He also mentioned Kashi feel satisfied, he told healthcare profes- Kavach a telemedicine initiative involv- UN chief welcomes ceasefire sionals and other frontline workers in ing doctors, laboratories and private between Gaza and Israel his Varanasi constituency. companies. United Nations:UN chief Antonio Gu- We have to fight a long battle, he add- The PM said the arrangements made terres welcomed the ceasefire between ed. to deal with the second wave of corona- Gaza and Israel after 11 days of “deadly He said health services need to pay virus should be maintained even when hostilities” and stressed that Israeli and attention to the rural areas of Varana- the cases come down. Palestinian leaders have a responsibili- si and Purvanchal and pitched his new He expressed satisfaction that peo- ty beyond the restoration of calm to start mantra’ of treatment at the doorstep . ple’s representatives remained connect- a “serious dialogue” to address the root We shouldn’t forget Jahan bimaar, ed to the drive against the pandemic causes of the conflict. wahin upchaar (treatment where the despite facing “naraazgi”, an indirect Israel and Hamas agreed to a ceasefire patient is located). reference to hostile comments. He said on Thursday, halting a bruising 11-day war If the treatment is taken to the sick, the battle is against an unseen and that caused widespread destruction in the it will bring down the pressure on the changing enemy. Gaza Strip. health system, Modi said. He talked Modi said Varanasi benefited from “I welcome the ceasefire between Gaza about telemedicine and involving young dolences to their near and dear ones, he it. This suraksha kavach (shield) should the strategy of having micro-contain- and Israel, after 11 days of deadly hostili- and retired medical professionals in said. reach everyone, he added. ment zones. He also mentioned Kashi ties. I extend my deepest condolences to tackling the pandemic. Modi called for special efforts to Just as the fight against coronavirus Kavach a telemedicine initiative involv- the victims of the violence and their loved He lauded the efforts of doctors, save children from coronavirus. He also has been a joint effort, the vaccination ing doctors, laboratories and private ones,” Guterres said as the ceasefire was nurses, technicians, ward boys and am- flagged mucormycosis or black fungus should also be a collective responsibili- companies.The PM said the arrange- announced. bulance drivers. But this pandemic is so as a new challenge . ty and everyone should take the vaccine ments made to deal with the second As of May 19, the conflict had claimed big that despite all the efforts we have He said the fight was on many fronts when their turn comes, he said. wave of coronavirus should be main- the lives of at least 208 Palestinians, in- not been able to save the lives of our in the second wave of the pandemic. The He said the work done in the health tained even when the cases come down. cluding 60 children, and injured thousands family members, he added. infection rate was high, the patients had sector over the past seven years helped He expressed satisfaction that peo- more, Secretary General had said adding This virus has snatched so many of to be hospitalised for longer and there but under such extraordinary circum- ple’s representatives remained connect- that the continued indiscriminate firing our near ones, Modi said, choking with was extreme pressure on the health sys- stances, the situation was brought un- ed to the drive against the pandemic of rockets by Hamas and other militant emotion. tem. der control because of the health work- despite facing “naraazgi”, an indirect groups towards population centres in Isra- There was a long pause, before the Stressing the importance of vacci- ers who worked round the clock. reference to hostile comments. el, resulting in at least 12 fatalities including two children, and hundreds of injuries, is also unacceptable. Earlier in the day, in his address to the MHA ASKS STATES, UTS TO STRENGTHEN FACILITIES FOR BOMB TARGETING ISLAMIST LEADER’S UN General Assembly meeting on the Situ- CAR KILLS 6 IN PAKISTAN ation in the Middle East and Palestine, Gu- VULNERABLE GROUPS, KIDS ORPHANED DUE TO COVID-19 Quetta:Six people were killed and several others terres had expressed shock over the contin- New Delhi,: The Union home cially children, who may have been inter-state information among po- were wounded Friday when a powerful roadside ued air and artillery bombardment by the ministry has asked states and union orphaned due to loss of parents due lice, Crime and Criminal Tracking bomb exploded near a vehicle carrying a local lead- Israeli Defence Forces in Gaza. territories to strengthen facilities to COVID-19,” it said. Network & Systems (CCTNS) for er of an Islamist political party in Pakistan, police Guterres appealed to the international for vulnerable groups, especially The Centre has asked states and tracking missing persons and au- and a government spokesman said. community to work with the United Na- children, who have been orphaned union territories to “immediately tomated photo matching web-based It was unclear who was behind the attack in tions on developing an integrated, robust in the second wave of the COVID-19 review” the existing facilities for application UNIFY to search pic- Chaman, a town in the southwestern Baluchistan package of support for a swift, sustainable pandemic in order to check human such groups, especially for children tures of missing persons, unidenti- province.Local police chief Abdul Bashir said the reconstruction and recovery that supports trafficking, a government state- who have been orphaned, senior cit- fied bodies, among others. attack took place when Abdul Qadir, a local leader the Palestinian people and strengthens ment said on Friday. izens who may require timely assis- of a faction of the Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam party, was their institutions. The Centre said it is giving high tance and support (medical as well on his way to attend a rally in support of the Pales- “I stress that Israeli and Palestinian priority to prevent and combat as safety and security), and mem- tinian people.No one claimed responsibility for the leaders have a responsibility beyond the crime against women, children, se- bers of the scheduled castes/sched- attack and police said they were still investigating. restoration of calm to start a serious dia- nior citizens and scheduled castes/ uled tribes who may need guidance Liaquat Shahwani, a spokesman for the provin- logue to address the root causes of the con- scheduled tribes, and is putting in to access government-supported fa- cial government in Baluchistan, tweeted a condem- flict. Gaza is an integral part of the future place institutional mechanisms for cilities. nation of the blast. It came as Pakistanis across the Palestinian state and no effort should be preventing and countering human The states have been asked to country were gathering for anti-Israel rallies. spared to bring about real national recon- trafficking. effectively deploy the women help Pakistan is among a few countries that do not ciliation that ends the division,” Guterres “Taking into account the impact desk in police stations and anti-hu- have diplomatic ties with Israel.The bombing came said. of the second wave of the COVID-19 man trafficking units in districts. hours after Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Shah Mah- The UN chief underscored the Unit- pandemic, particularly on vulnera- The Centre has asked states to mood Qureshi welcomed a cease-fire between Israel ed Nations’ deep commitment to working ble groups, the MHA has again reit- use National Crime Records Bureau and the Hamas- militant group that rules Gaza. Pa- with Israelis and Palestinians, and with erated to states/union territories to (NCRB) tools like Crime Multi Cen- kistan wants a peaceful resolution of the Palestine its international and regional partners, in- focus on vulnerable sections, espe- tre Agency (Cri-MAC) for sharing issue. cluding through the Middle East Quartet, to return to the path of meaningful negoti- ations to end the occupation and allow for the realisation of a two-State solution on the basis of the 1967 lines, UN resolutions, international law and mutual agreements. Calling on all sides to observe the ceasefire, Guterres commended Egypt and Qatar for the efforts carried out, in close coordi- nation with the UN, to help restore calm to Gaza and Israel. Responding to a question on what the next steps should be after the ceasefire announcement, Guterres said it will be very important to stabilize the ceasefire. “I think it will be very important to have a robust programme of humanitarian aid and recovery for Gaza. And I think it will be very important to revitalize the peace process, to restart the peace process in order to have a two-State solution.” Hamas and Israel have been engaged in some form of conflict since the Palestinian group was founded in the 1980s. The conflict this time began as Hamas fired a barrage of rockets at Jerusalem in response to several police raids on the Aqsa Mosque, one of the holiest sites in Is- lam, and the planned evictions of several Palestinian families from their homes in the city. PTI

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SPORTS NEWS K The changing face of cricket amid Covid-19 pandemic THE game of cricket since over-arm bowling in 1864. lenge than cricket faced when ally he was awarded the TV rights its introduction into English sys- Introduction of Test cricket in the Australian business tycoon after which he abandoned his tem to its export to the colonised 1877, of course, saw the game tak- Kerry Packer launched his ‘Cir- WSC. He was hailed as the Messi- countries has seen many highs ing a final shape. Then, in 1962, cus’ in 1977 while forming WSC ah of the game at his death. and lows to survive as it is. Hav- the changing status of Gentlemen (World Series Cricket) after being The introduction of One- ing said that, it has still changed and Players was a revolutionary refused the rights to televise Test day Internationals in 1971 and and adapted and evolved. Today, step by MCC, as was the decision cricket by the Australian Cricket T20 cricket in 2003 are also seen the game of cricket is up against to allow women in the Long Room Board. among the revolutionary changes another big challenge — the coro- of Lord’s as late as the end of 20th He secretly signed most greats as well. navirus — which threatens its century and become members of cricketers of the time to destroy But coronavirus has forced overall appeal and its charm that the MCC too. the structure of the game. Packer the game to witness crowdless we have experienced over the past Professionals were not al- took things head on and later won matches, cancellation of tours so many decades. lowed to captain England. They a famous court case against estab- and postponement of series, com- From one piece cricket bats were not even allowed to walk lishments such as MCC, TCCB, plete squads being quarantined, shaped like curved and swollen out from the pavilion to the field ICC in a London High Court to get online pressers and sharp slump hockey sticks in the 17th centu- from the same exit. Players who the ban on players lifted. He intro- in revenues. Clearly, the world is ry to modern day sledge-gam- were paid money emerged from a duced coloured clothing, floodlit in a turmoil and the coronavirus mers that we use as bats now is separate gate into the field. Now cricket, white ball, black screen has emerged as the newest enemy evolutionary, as was changing amateurs don’t even exist. and, of course, big money. of the game. Just how well the over from under-arm bowling to The Coronavirus Paandemic Such measures by Packer rev- game of cricket tackles the coro- round-arm bowling in 1820’s to now poses even a greater chal- olutionised the game and eventu- na threat remains to be seen. Maradona’s medical team face Shakib returns for manslaughter probe over star’s death Sri Lanka ODI series DHAKA: Sri Lanka captain Kusal Perera (L) and team-mate Niroshan Dickwella enjoy a light moment during a practice session at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium on Thursday as the tourists continue their prepara- tions for the upcoming One-day Inter- national series against Bangladesh, beginning from Sunday.—AFPDHA- KA: Star all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan returned on Thursday as Bangladesh named a 15-man squad for their three- ISSUED IN PUBLICINTEREST BY HEADLINES TODAY TO CONTRIBUTE match One-day International series OUR BIT IN THE FIGHT AGAINST COVID-19 PANDEMIC... against Sri Lanka, beginning on Sun- day.Shakib skipped the country’s previous ODI series in New Zealand when his wife gave birth and also took BUENOS AIRES: Seven tigators between May 31 and a break from a Test tour in Sri Lanka people have been placed un- June 14.The legal proceedings in April to play in the lucrative Indi- der formal investigation for were prompted by a complaint an Premier League.Batsmen Nazmul manslaughter in Argentina filed by two of Maradona’s Hossain, Mohammad Naim and pacer over the November death of five daughters against Luque, Al-Amin Hossain have been excluded footballing legend Diego Ma- who they blamed for their fa- from the squad that travelled to New radona.The accused — who ther’s deteriorating condition Zealand in February-March.Shakib include Maradona’s neurosur- after the brain surgery. skipped the country’s previous ODI se- geon Leopoldo Luque, psychi- Prosecutors believe Ma- ries in New Zealand when his wife gave atrist Agustina Cosachov and radona’s death was not the birth and also took a break from a Test psychologist Carlos Diaz — po- result of malpractice or neg- tour in Sri Lanka in April to play in tentially face eight to 25 years ligent actions by his doctors, the lucrative Indian Premier League. in prison.The indictment is but that they knew the former Batsmen Nazmul Hossain, Moham- based on findings by a board Barcelona and Napoli star mad Naim and pacer Al-Amin Hossain of experts into Maradona’s would die and did nothing to have been excluded from the squad death from a heart attack last prevent it.The prosecutors that travelled to New Zealand in Febru- year at the age of 60, a source obtained a series of messages ary-March.“We felt we don’t need too from the San Isidro Attorney and audio that show that the many players for a home series. This General’s Office, which is medical team were aware that is why some players have been rested. leading the investigation, said Maradona was using alcohol, A few other players have been kept as on Wednesday.That report psychiatric medication and stand-by. They would also remain in concluded that the footballing marijuana in the final months bio-bubble,” said chief selector Minha- icon received inadequate med- of his life.Among the conclu- jul Abedin.The three ODIs against Sri ical care and was left to his sions of the report, the medi- Lanka, which will be held all in Dha- fate for a “prolonged, agonis- cal board said that “the signs ka’s Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium, ing period” before his death, of life risk” shown by Mara- respectively on May 23, May 25 and which came just weeks after dona were ignored, and that May 28, are part of ICC’s ODI champi- he underwent brain surgery his care in his final weeks was onship.Squad: Tamim Iqbal (captain), on a blood clot.“After so many “plagued by deficiencies and Liton Das, Shakib Al Hasan, Mush- injustices, the case has come irregularities”.The recrimi- fiqur Rahim, Mohammad Mithun, full circle,” the source said. nations and accusations over Mahmudullah, Afif Hossain, Mehidy The accused are prohibited Maradona’s death are taking Hasan, Mohammad Saifuddin, Taskin from leaving the country and place alongside another case, Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, . will be questioned by inves- over his disputed inheritance, FIFA U-17 Women’s WC to be held in India in Oct 2022 FIFA U-17 Women’s WC to be Women’s World Cup. tober 2022), FIFA U-20 Women's held in India in Oct 2022 On the eve of the 71st FIFA World Cup Costa Rica 2022 (10-28 New Delhi, May 21 (UNI) The Congress, the FIFA Council ap- August 2022), as well as a 14-team U-17 women's football World Cup proved key dates for the inter- play-off for the FIFA Arab Cup will be held in India 2021, taking place be- from October 11 to 30 tween 19 and 25 June next year, the FIFA this year,' the FIFA Council announced said in a statement. on Thursday. The FIFA Council India were earli- also approved the er scheduled to host tournament dates for the 2020 U-17 World the Women's World Cup but it was post- Cup Australia and poned to 2021 before New Zealand 2023 being cancelled due from July 20 to Au- to the COVID-19 pan- gust 20, 2023. demic. The football Meanwhile, the governing body then new play-off tourna- handed the hosting ment for the Women's rights of the 2022 World Cup 2023 will edition to India last be held from 17 to 23 November. February 2023.In ad- This global event dition, the Council will be the second approved the estab- FIFA tournament lishment of respec- hosted by India, after the FIFA national match calendars, in- tive FIFA subsidiaries to man- U-17 World Cup in 2017, which cluding the dates of the 2022 U-17 age the organisation of the FIFA broke the record for being the world Cup in India. Women’s World Cup 2023 in Aus- most attended youth World Cup 'The Council also approved tralia and New Zealand and the in FIFA’s history.It will be the dates for the FIFA U-17 Women's FIFA World Cup 2026 in Canada, seventh edition of the FIFA U-17 World Cup India 2022 (11-30 Oc- Mexico and the USA.

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