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Widom Police Releases List Of 9 ‘Wanted Kashmir Outraged Over No one believes a Encounter liar even when he tells Militants’ the truth Agencies Wasim Rizvi’s Anti-Islam Move —Aesop Rages On In Srinagar: Jammu Kashmir Police has on Saturday made public a list of ‘Most Wanted Remarks Militants’ operating in and Blasphemous, Shopian around summer-capital Srinagar. The listidentifies the mili- Unacceptable: tants as; Waseem Qadir Mir of Grand Mufti Three Deaths, Top Commander Sajad Afghani Shahzadpora, Nowgam Srinagar 99 Corona Cases In J&K (Joining date December 20, ammu and Kashmir’s Believed To Be Trapped religious scholar have Srinagar: The overall fatality 2020) Shahid Khursheed resi- come down heavily on count due to coronavirus inched dent of Methan, Chanapora J Waseem Rizvi for ap closer to 2000 mark in Jammu and (Joining date February 6, 2021), - Kashmir on Saturday as three more Irfan Ahmed Sofi of Astan proaching supreme court people died of the infection, while Mohalla, Natipora, (Joining to delete 26 verses of holy Quran, stating that Rizvi’s 99 fresh cases of virus were report- date December 14, 2020), assertions are totally ed during the last 24 hours. Among Bilal Ahmed Bhat of Natipora, blasphemous, unaccept the three victims who succumbed (Joining date February 14, - to coronavirus on Saturday, officials 2020), Saqib Manzoor Dar of Old Observer News Service places in this capital city able and that he should be arrested immediately. said,  More On P10 Barzulla, Srinagar, (Joining date against the blasphemous acts August 5, 2020),  More On P10 Srinagar: Strong resent- of Rizvi with angry protesters Kashmir’s Grand Mufti 7 OGWs Held ment and anger is brewing seeking his immediate ar- Nasir-ul-Islam said Sat- In Shopian: Police in Kashmir against former rest for hurting sentiments of urday that Quran teaches Sticky Bombs chairman of UP Shia Waqf Muslims across the globe. brotherhood and rejects all Srinagar: Police on Saturday Board Waseem Rizvi, who In Srinagar’s Press Enclave, forms of violence. “Was- claimed to have arrested seven A Threat, Will has moved Supreme Court member of Rehmatan-lil- eem Rizivi hasn’t under- militant associates of Hizb-ul-Mu- seeking removal of 26 verses Alameen Foundation, a re- stood the Quran and is jahideen in south Kashmir’s Shop- Face It: DGP from the holy Quran. ligious body, assembled instead speaking against it. ian district. Samiullah Chopan, Agencies According to the reports, on Saturday afternoon and Our beloved  More On P10 Hilal Ahmad Wani, Ramaiz Ahmad protests were held at many staged a protest  More On P10 Wani, Rouf Ahmad, Zahid Ahmad, A pheran-clad youth holding a cricket bat smiles, as a CRPF man frisks Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir Faizan Ahmad Khan and Shahid him in Srinagar’s Lal Chowk on Saturday. KO Photo, Abid Bhat police chief Dilbagh Singh Ahmad Rather were arrested by Saturday said Sticky-bombs are state forces during a naka search in Observer Monitoring Desk including top commander a challenge for the police but Have Filed Complaint Questioning Qur’an’s Shopian district on  More On P10 Sajad Afghani is believed huge amount of recoveries have With Police: BJP Authenticity Unacceptable: Srinagar: Two to three to be trapped in an ongoing been made and more recover- he Kashmir unit of Bharatiya Janata Party unknown militants, encounter  More On P10 ies of such bombs are on cards. Maulana Abbas Blaze Leaves Three (BJP) has filed a complaint against former Talking to reporters on the ammu and Kashmir Ittihadul Muslimeen chief Families Homeless chairman of UP Shia Waqf Board, Waseem sidelines of a sports event, the T and senior Hurriyat leader Maulana Muham- Rizvi for hurting the sentiments of Muslim communi- Srinagar: Three families were J&K’s Director General of Police Jmad Abbas Ansari and President Maulana 2 SPOs Injured In Sopore Grenade Attack ty by speaking against the holy Quran. BJP’s IT Cell In rendered homeless after a devas- stated that the security forces Masroor Abbas Ansari in their separate state- charge for Kashmir province, Manzoor Bhat said that tating fire turned their residential wo special police officers (SPOs) were injured on Saturday in a are keeping a watch on the ments have denounced former UP Shia Waqf they have filed a complaint at Senior Superintendent houses into ashes in Watpora area militant attack in Sopore town of Baramulla district. Around 11:30 militancy activities and many Board chairman who has filed a petition in the of Police (SSP) Srinagar's officer against Waseem of Bandipora district, reports said Tam Saturday, unidentified militants hurled a grenade towards the attempts to target forces have Supreme Court seeking removal of some verses Rizvi for his anti-Quran remarks.  More On P10 Saturday. Fire erupted from the police post located near the Bus Stand Sopore, a police  More On P10 been foiled. About sticky-bombs, from the holy book.  More On P10 residential houses of Nisar Ahmad the DGP said  More On P10 in Watpora area on Friday night and engulfed the adjoining houses of his brothers within no time, news agency KNS reported Saturday. The Wildlife Board Rains Relent, Fresh Snowfall Ex-Legislators Call For Annual Amarnath report said that fire  More On P10 Clears Shahpur Yatra To Begin 5 ‘Gamblers’ Dam Project In Pahalgam; Kupwara Resumption Of Political Process On June 28 Arrested In Kulgam Agencies Agencies degree Celsius on the previous Press Trust Of India Srinagar: Police on Saturday night. The temperature was 0.1 claimed to have arrested five gam- Srinagar: The standing com- Srinagar: Pahalgam and degree Celsius above normal for Jammu: The annual 56-day blers in an input driven raid in south mittee of National Board for Kupwara received fresh snowfall this time of the year in this sum- Amarnath yatra will commence on Kashmir’s Kulgam district. Wildlife (NBWL) has given its go- even as rains relented after four mer capital, the official said. June 28 with all COVID-19 proto- Tariq Ahmad Sheikh, Mohd Idrees ahead to multi-crore Shahpur days in Kashmir Valley, officials Qazigund recorded a cols in place, and culminate, as per Naikoo, Rouf Ahmad Ahangar, Kandi dam project, which will said on Saturday. low of 3.7 degree Celsius the tradition, on the day of Raksha Imran Ahmad Bhat and Gulzar benefit both Jammu & Kashmir The weatherman has against 3.0 degree Celsius Bandhan festival on August 22, of- Ahmad Sheikh were arrested by a Union Territory and Punjab. already forecast erratic on the previous night ficials said on Saturday. police team during a raid at village The NBWL, in its meeting held weather till March 15 with and received 30.8mm of They said the registration pro- Amaanpora of the district following on February 18, has given its clear- possibility of more rains rain during the time. cess for the pilgrimage to the an input about gambling activities, ance for 51.08 hectares of land especially on Sunday. The mercury settled 3,880-metre high Himalayan cave a police  More On P10 falling under the Conservation A meteorological de- at minus0.7 degree Celsius shrine in south Kashmir would Reserve for the project. partment official said that against 0.3 degree Celsius on begin on April 1 through 446 “The proposed site for con- Srinagar received 9mm of fresh the earlier night at Pahalgam Press Trust Of India also expressed serious concern designated branches of Punjab IAF Airlifts 381 Stranded struction of Shahpur Kandi rain in the last 24 hours till 0830 while the famous south Kashmir over “rampant corruption” in National Bank, Jammu and Passengers To Leh Dam is strategically located a.m. even as it recorded a low resort received 17.4mm rain and Srinagar: A group of former some of the government of- Kashmir Bank and YES bank in 37 Jammu: The Indian Air Force (IAF) on the Ravi river because the of 3.8 degree Celsius against 2.2 6.5cm snowfall.  More On P10 legislators belonging to different fices and sought intervention states and Union Territories. on Saturday airlifted 381 stranded particular stretch is narrow political parties held a meeting of Lieutenant Governor Manoj A decision to this effect was on the said location. There is on Saturday here, terming the Sinha in checking the system. taken at the 40th board meeting people from Jammu and Kashmir he Jammu-Srinagar highway was on no other possible alternatives situation in Jammu and Kashmir Issuing a statement after of the Shri Amarnath Shrine Board to Ladakh, an official said. While Kashmir Saturday afternoon cleared of the debris for examination to avoid the as “chaotic” and demanded ear- the meeting held under the (SASB) chaired by Lt Governor 197 passengers were airlifted from brought in by a massive mudslide in submergence of Wildlife land T ly resumption of a democratic leadership of former National Manoj Sinha at Raj Bhavan here, Srinagar to Leh in C-17 aircraft, Highway Ramban district, paving the way for resumption in the Shahpurkandi Dam political process. Conference MLA Qazi Jalal-ud- the officials said. another batch of 184 passengers of one-way traffic after two days, officials said. Reservoir. So it is necessary Cleared Of The legislators including Din, the participants said the Last year, the yatra was re- were ferried from Jammu The traffic on the highway, the only all-weather for Wildlife Clearance of former ministers, MLAs and former legislators and political stricted to a group of Sadhus due to Leh, Chief Coordinator, road linking Kashmir with rest  More On P10 Kargil Courier Service, Aamir 51.08 ha land falling un- Landslide MLCs affiliated with National workers of Jammu and Kashmir to coronavirus pandemic, while Ali, said.  More On P10 der  More On P10 Conference, PDP and Congress have a constructive  More On P10 in 2019 it was  More On P10 KASHMIR In Capital: From The House of Shaws Romaan Arora Such was the level of unem- across British India. ployment in Kashmir at that time Soon came the year of the great n a mildly cold morning, that, as per him, the labourers divide—1944—when the Shaw a tall and striking man— involved in the renovation of his Brothers (now under the leader- Osporting his signature family house were owners of two ship of Miftah Shaw and his brother shawl style—walks inside the houseboats each. Mubashir Shaw) was split into two Shaw Brothers showroom with a This dramatic scene motivated separate entities: Shaw Brothers smiling face. him to move out for better ca- and Shah Arts Emporium (owned In his early 50s, Miftah Shaw— reer opportunities and a bet- by Miftha’s cousin, Mohsin Shah). who’s Mifi Shaw for his friends ter life. However, the journey of In what could be described and family—carries the enthu- the brand, almost a synonym to as its days of glory, the Shaw siasm of a young entrepreneur Kashmiri Shawls and carpets, had Brothers used to have its outlets in filled with futuristic vision. started long back. all major business hubs of British “You see, I have to instruct them In the very beginning, Shaw India namely Calcutta, Peshawar, for every job,” says Mifi Shaw while Brothers was established as a brand Karachi, and even in Singapore. referring to his staff members. by Mohammad Akbar Shah and his But, in the aftermath of the One of the two Shaw/Shah sci- brothers in 1840. But the founda- partition, they had to restructure ons, Miftah Shaw first came to tional journey had already started their complete business. Delhi in 1990 to carry forward his in the early 1800s when Akbar’s Many years and milestones lat- family business of Kashmiri hand- father Sidiqullah Shah started trad- er, a man of gratitude, Miftah Shaw icrafts —shawls, carpets, jackets, ing all along the Silk Route. holds his father in high regard. and coats. His journey since then Place in 1978,” Miftah continues left Kashmir in 1990 because of Initially started as Shah “It was feasible and possible for has only made Shaw Brothers a in a genial tone.“It was a seasonal the political turmoil. The strife- Brothers, the brand was renamed me to permanently establish here heritage brand in the capital. business at that time.” fuelled situation back home had Shaw Brothers in the year 1912 only because of the platform pro- “It was my father who had But for him, the seasonal busi- brought the heritage handicraft to create a more general image vided by my father,” he recalls. opened up a shop in Connaught ness became permanent when he business to its knees. and to attract customers from all “I, along with my  More On P10 To place an advertisement CALL +91-194 2502327 Monday - Saturday (9am - 6pm) Sunday | 14.03.2021 No 5- Dal Lake Boulevard Srinagar, 190001, Kashmir 2

The Jammu And Kashmir State Board Of School Education, BRANCH OFFICE SOPORE Scholarships This Week The candidates whose photograph is published in this notice is claiming to have lost the original marks certifi- cate of 10th and 12th under Below mentioned particulars Faisal Ahad Shalla Father's Name Abdul Ahad Shalla Mother's Name Shafiqa Begum Roll NO 3156305 (10th Kashmir Observer in association with Buddy4Study.com presents Class), 3175252 (12th Session / Year Annual Regular 2016, Annual Regular 2018 Now the candidate has applied for Duplicate Marks Card. Anybody (if) having any objection may file the scholarships available for the meritorious students of Jammu and Kashmir some before undersigned with (07) Seven days from the date of publication of this notice. Besides, the original marks card is teated as cancelled. Sd/ Assistant Secretary Scholarship Name 1: IIT BHU Varanasi SERB gineering (DME) Post-Doctoral Fellowship ams Branch Office Sopore Department of Electronics Engineering Junior Re- 2021 from PhD degree holders. The fellowship Prizes & Rewards: Up to INR 55,000 per month search Fellowship 2021 requires the fellows to work on the project Last Date to Apply: 26-03-2021 titled, “Water Purification Using Solar ener- Application mode: Via email only Government of Jammu and Kashmir Description: Indian Institute of gy-driven Humidification-Dehumidification Short Url: www.b4s.in/observer/RME3 Technology (BHU), Varanasi invites applica- (HDH) Technique”. J&K e-Governance Agency, IT Department tions for the IIT BHU Varanasi SERB Depart- ment of Electronics Engineering Junior Scholarship Name 3: Keep India Smiling Civil Secretariat, Jammu Foundational Scholarship Programme Research Fellowship 2021 from MTech/ Subject:Notice inviting Tender for “Design, Development, Implementation, Operation and Mainte- BTech degree holders. The fellowship nance of Web Portal for UT Dashboard, Government of J&K”. requires the candidates to work on the Description: Colgate-Palmolive project entitled, “Development of Simu- (India) Ltd. is giving young students an NOTIFICATION NO.: 07-JaKeGA of 2021 lation Software for Spintronic Device opportunity to pursue their academic/ca- DATED:10-03-2021 and Circuit Simulation". reer aspirations by providing them with Jammu & Kashmir e-Governance Agency (JaKeGA), Information Technology Department, J&K, in- scholarships for education. This schol- vites bids for Selection of Implementation Agency for the Design, Development, Implementation, Eligibility: The fellowship arship program provides financial aid Operation and Maintenance of Web Portal for UT Dashboard, Government of J&K as per the detailed is open for candidates below 31 years of to students pursuing studies at various scope of work provided in the RFP Ref No.: JaKeGA/Tech/05/2021(TAC Approved) Version1.1. age who are GATE or JRF NET quali- post-matric and undergraduate levels to Important dates for key activities are as under: fied. They must hold an MTech degree continue their education and proceed to- S. No. Key Activities Date and Time with a first-class or BTech degree with a wards a career of their choice. 1. Date of Publication of RFP Start Date: From 02.00 PM of 11/03/2021 on www. minimum of 75% (7.5 CPI) in Electronics Eligibility: Students who have jktenders.gov.in and Communication Engineering or in passed Class 10 with at least 75% marks or 2. RFP Document Download Date 02.00 PM of 11/03/2021 onwards the discipline/specialization concerned Class 12 with at least 60% marks in 2020 3. Last date/time for submission 19/03/2021 till 2.00 PM. or in an allied discipline/area. board exams are eligible to apply for the of written queries by intending scholarship program for pursuing their bidders through email at: Prizes & Rewards: INR 31,000 per month Eligibility: The fellowship is open higher secondary, 3-year graduation, 4-year [email protected] Prebid Meeting 25/03/2021 at 02.30 PM via Online Mode Last Date to Apply: 25-03-2021 for candidates who hold a PhD degree in Me- engineering, Diploma programme and 1-year 4. Application mode: Via email only chanical Engineering. They must have com- vocational course studies respectively. An- 5. Response to the Queries will be 26/03/2021. Short Url: www.b4s.in/observer/TBV6 pleted their PhD within the last three years nual Family income of all applicants must be published on www.jktenders. from the date of advertisement. They must less than INR 5 Lakhs per annum. gov.in&www.jakega.jk.gov.in Scholarship Name 2: IIT Ropar Department of have very good knowledge of the subject Heat Prizes & Rewards:Selected scholars can 6. Submission of bids on www. Start Date: 27/03/2021 from 10.00 AM jktenders.gov.in Mechanical Engineering (DME) Post-Doctoral Fel- & Mass Transfer and numerical tools (such avail scholarship award of up to INR 30,000 lowship 2021 as MATLAB or SCILAB etc). They must have per year for up to 3 years of studies depending End Date: 05/04/2021 up-to 02:00 PM Bid Validity 180 days from the date of opening of commercialbid. good written and oral communication skills, on their current level of education 7. Description: Indian Institute of Tech- and the ability to do multi-task, effectively. 8. Bid Procedure Three stage bidding (Pre-Qualification, Technical & Finan- nology (IIT), Ropar invites applications for Candidates who have submitted the thesis are Last Date to Apply: 30-04-2021 cial) through e-Tendering mode on www.jktenders.gov.in the IIT Ropar Department of Mechanical En- also eligible. Application mode: Apply online 9. Bid Evaluation Criteria (Selec- Quality and Cost Based Selection (QCBS) Short Url: www.b4s.in/observer/KISSP01 tion Method) Websites for downloading RFP, www.jktenders.gov.in or www.Jakega.jk.gov.in 10. Corrigendum’s, Addendums etc. (if any) 11. Opening of Technical Bids 03:00 PM of 05/04/2021 in Civil Secretariat Srinagar/ OFFICE OF THE ASSISTANT Jammu REGIONAL TRANSPORT OFFICER Indian Institute of Carpet 12. Date of Technical Presentation Will be informed laterwww.jakega.jk.gov.in 13. Opening of Financial Bid Will be informed later BUDGAM KASHMIR Technology Srinagar 14. Bid Document/Tender Fee Rs. 20,000/- (Rupees Twenty Thousand Only) to be de- posited in the Bank Account mentioned below by or before the last date and time of submission of tender. Scanned NOTICE Baghi-Ali-Mardhan-Khan, Nowshera, Srinagar copy of receipt is to be uploaded on https://jktenders.gov.in Where as a joint applica- along with the bid. Bids without tender fee will be rejected. tion has been recieved from www.iictsrinagar.org Ph. No. 0194-2411143, 2428636 However, the Bid Fee will be exempted for MSEs subject to owner. Shri : Gh Hussain Dar furnishing of relevant valid certificate for claiming exemp- S/o: Late Ali Mohammad tion: CORRIGENDUM Title: JaKeGA Admin and Contin expenses Dar Bank: Jammu and Kashmir Bank R/o: Budina Budgam as Transferor) & M/S Al Huda Stone Account No:0110040100019970 Crusher Prop. Abuzar Ali R/o Chattergam B.K Pora Budgam It is hereby notified for the information of all concerned, that majority of the tenderers/ Branch: Moving Secretariat Sgr/Jmu as Transferee) for transfer of Tipper Carriage route permit bidders have not submitted necessary documents as had been mentioned in the IFSC Code: JAKA0MOVING e-Tender Notice. This has constrained the Purchase Committee not to open the Financial 15. Bid Security/EMD As per the circular issued by the Finance department issued No.755/GC/ Budgam vehicle No. JK04A -6607. vide No: A/Misc(2018)-III-895/J dated 22-12-20120.Bidder Bids, which were scheduled to be opened on 10-03-2021. shall submit “Bid Security Declaration” for an amount of Rs Now it is therefore notified for general information that 15,00,000/-- (Rupees Fifteen Lacs Only). objections, if any to the proposed transfer of the said route In light of above, final opportunity is hereby provided to concerned bidders to submit However, Successful bidder has to submit original Bid Se- curity Declaration of EMD in the office of CEO, JaKeGA Civil permit/vehicle shall be filed in writing in the office of the such documents through online mode on www.jktenders.gov.in by or before 17-03-2021 Secretariat Srinagar/Jammu J&K before the issue of work Assistant Regional Transport office ARTO Budgam within a failing which the bids of such tenderers shall be rejected. Further, the financial bids shall order, failing which the bidder shall be liable to disqualifica- period of 07 days from the date of publication of this notice tion including blacklisting. now be opened on 18-03-2021 at 11:00 a.m. in the office chamber of Director, Handicrafts in the daily newspaper . and Handloom Department (Kashmir) Kashmir Haat, Srinagar. Sd/- No. ARTO/ BUDGAM. 2946 Chief Executive Officer Dated 09/03/2021 J&K e-Governance Agency Sd/- DIPK-14933/20 Assistant Regional Transport officer Information Technology Department DIPK-NB-6358/20 Director mcb Budgam Kashmir No:JaKeGA/JaKeGA/Tech/05/2021 Dated: 10-03-2021

PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE OFFICE OF THE EXECUIVE ENGINEER My father's name has been wrongly written in Polytechnic College I have lost the Registration Certificate of my vehicle bearing AS Gh Mohammad Lone While his correct name is Gh Mohd Lone PWD(R&B) DIVISION KUPWARA Redg No; JK05A-1648 . Now i am applying for the duplciate of which needs immediate correction if anybody having any objection NOTICE INVITING TENDER the same . If anybody having any objection in this regard he/ in this regard he/she may file his/her objection in the office of the she may file his/her objection in the concerned office within Govt Polytechnic College Shopian or Board Of Technical Education NIT No. 68-Kupwara/ 8869-80 of 2020-21 e-tendering DATED: - 11-03-2021 a period of seven days from the date of publication of this no- Srinagar within a period of seven days from the date of publication For & on behalf of Lieutenant Governor of J&K Union Territory, e-tenders (in single cover system) are invited on item rate basis from approved and eligible tice. After that no objection shall be entertained. of this notice. After that no objection shall be entertained. Contractors registered with Union Territory J&K Govt. CPWD ,Railways and other state/Central Governments for the followings works:- Javid Ahamd Bhat Arif Ahamd Lone S/o Gh Mohd Lone S. Name of Work Est. Cost Cost of Time of Time & Date Class of Major Head of Account S/o Gh Rasool R/o Gusoo Pulwama ams R/o Gatipora Shopian ast No (Rs. In T/Doc. Completion of Opening Contrac- Lacs) (In Rs) In days of Bid tor 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1. Construction of Deep Drain with ducking From house of Gh. Ahmad Mir to 4.19 200/- 10 days 20-03-2021 “DEE’ 14th FC Grants (BG 2nd) Bashir Ahmad Malik via H/o Mohd Yousaf Mir and from Main road to H/o Lt. 2016-17 Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Gulam Mohd via H/o Abdul Ahad Lone at Ward No. 1 2. Construction of P Wall near H/o Gh. Mohd Mochi at Ward No 1 0.50 200/- 10 days 20-03-2021 “DEE’ 14th FC Grants (BG 2nd) 2016-17 Sciences & Technology of Kashmir 3. Construction of Drain near H/o Gh. Mohd Malik at Ward No. 2 0.50 200/- 10 days 20-03-2021 “DEE’ 14th FC Grants (BG 2nd) 2016-17 4. Construction of Tile Path near shop of Ab. Waheed Dagga upto PNB Bank at 1.50 200/- 10 days 20-03-2021 “DEE’ 14th FC Grants (BG 2nd) 2016-17 Estates Wing, Shalimar Campus – 190 025 Ward No. 2 5. Construction of Drain near Hospital at Ward No. 3 0.99 200/- 10 days 20-03-2021 “DEE’ 14th FC Grants (BG 2nd) 2016-17 Expression of Interest (EOI) 6. Construction of Tile Path from H/o Mohd. Yusaf Wani upto Abdul Majid Wani 0.50 200/- 10 days 20-03-2021 “DEE’ 14th FC Grants (BG 2nd) 2016-17 at Ward No 3 Name of the project: 7 Construction of Tile Path from H/o Gh Mohd Wani upto Hilal Ahmad Wani 0.99 200/- 10 days 20-03-2021 “DEE’ 14th FC Grants (BG 2nd) 2016-17 1. Completion of Auditorium-cum-Multipurpose Hall on Turnkey basis at Faculty of Agriculture Wadura Sopore, District at Ward No 3 Baramulla 8. Construction of Drain near H/o Ab. Khaliq Wani,Ab. Samad Wani and others 0.99 200/- 10 days 20-03-2021 “DEE’ 14th FC Grants (BG 2nd) 2016-17 2. Completion of Auditorium-cum-Multipurpose Hall on Turnkey basis at FVSc & AH Shuhama Alusteing, District Ganderbal at Ward No. 3 9. Construction of Tile Path at Different Places Ward No 4 2.50 200/- 10 days 20-03-2021 “DEE’ 14th FC Grants (BG 2nd) 2016-17 10. Construction of P Wall near General Road Branwari at Ward No 5 0.99 200/- 10 days 20-03-2021 “DEE’ 14th FC Grants (BG 2nd) 2016-17 Expression of Interest (EOI) is invited for and on behalf of Vice-Chancellor Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural 11. Construction of Tile Path from General road upto Fida Hussain at Ward No. 5 0.99 200/- 10 days 20-03-2021 “DEE’ 14th FC Grants (BG 2nd) 2016-17 12. Construction of Drain with ducking near H/o Gh. Nabi Shah upto Gh. Mohd 0.99 200/- 10 days 20-03-2021 “DEE’ 14th FC Grants (BG 2nd) 2016-17 Sciences and Technology of Kashmir, Shalimar Campus from the reputed firms/ agencies/contractors, fulfilling Wani and others at Ward No. 5 eligibility criteria,forthedesign, specifications and execution of works required for completion of captioned project/s on 13. Construction of main Drain with ducking near H/o Mohd Maqbool Malik upto 6.00 300/- 10 days 20-03-2021 “C&D” 14th FC Grants (BG 2nd) 2016-17 H/o Ab. Gani Sheikh at Ward No. 6 turnkey basis. 14. Construction of Drain with ducking near H/o Manzur Ahmad Malik upto 1.50 200/- 10 days 20-03-2021 “DEE’ 14th FC Grants (BG 2nd) 2016-17 The EOI document can be had from the office of Estates Officer/Chief Engineer, SKUAST-Kashmir, Shalimar Campus.or Mohd. Abdulla Shah at Ward No. 07 can be downloaded from the University website: www. skuastkashmir.ac. as per schedule given below. 15. Construction of P Bund near H/o Gh. Rasool Wani & others at Galizoo Ward 2.50 200/- 10 days 20-03-2021 “DEE’ 14th FC Grants (BG 2nd) 2016-17 No 11 16. Construction of P/Wall to Graveyard at Ward No. 12 2.00 200/- 10 days 20-03-2021 “DEE’ 14th FC Grants (BG 2nd) 2016-17 Technical Bid shall include: 17. Construction of Drain with ducking near H/o Ab. Rahid khan Gh. Jeelani Khan 3.00 200/- 10 days 20-03-2021 “DEE’ 14th FC Grants (BG 2nd) 2016-17 upto Nallah at Ward No. 12 a) Eligibility Criteria (As per Annexure-1) 18. Construction of P/Wall near H/o Aziz Rehman War and others at Ward No. 12 0.99 200/- 10 days 20-03-2021 “DEE’ 14th FC Grants (BG 2nd) 2016-17 b) Site-visit, power-point presentation, discussion with TEC (Technical Evaluation Committee) 19. Construction of Drain from H/o Farooq Ahmad Mareed upto Lollab nallah at 4.00 200/- 10 days 20-03-2021 “DEE’ 14th FC Grants (BG 2nd) 2016-17 Ward No. 13 Time schedule is given as under: 20. Construction of P/Wall near Masjid Shareef Mareed Mohalla at Ward No. 13 0.99 200/- 10 days 20-03-2021 “DEE’ 14th FC Grants (BG 2nd) 2016-17 21. Construction of P/Wall near H/o Bashir Ahmad Pir at Ward No. 13 0.50 200/- 10 days 20-03-2021 “DEE’ 14th FC Grants (BG 2nd) 2016-17 Particulars Schedule th nd Last date for on-line submission of pre-qualification bid (Eligibility Criteria) on email 17.03.2021 (4 p.m) 22. 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295 Cases Filed Against Srinagar Residents Rue DIAL-EMMA • TRAFFIC POLICE : 9419993745, 01998-266686 Food Business Operators • PCR: 0194-2452092,2455883 Dilapidated Condition Of Roads • PDD: 0194-2450213 For Violation Of FSS Act • FIRE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES : Observer News Service 2479488,2452222,2452155 Restaurant Sealed For Serving • CAPD: 18001807011 • SMC HEALTH OFFICER: 9469409081 Unhygienic Food In Karanagar Srinagar: The residents of Srinagar Saturday rued the dilapidated con- AIRPORTS ditions of the roads across the city Observer News Service He said that a com- saying the roads have turned irk- SHIEK UL ALAM AIRPORT: 01942303311 plaint under relevant some for the commuters. Srinagar: The authori- provisions of Food Safety Many of the main roads across Sri- RAILWAYS ties on Saturday sealed a and Standards Act shall nagar have developed huge potholes, • SRINAGAR: 0194-2103259 restaurant in Karanagar be presented before the thus adding to the misery of the people. • ANANTNAG: 01932-228243 area of Srinagar for serv- competent court against The commuters said that they • BARAMULLA: 0194-102029 ing unhygienic food to the proprietor and the are facing tremendous hardships • BIJBHERA: 01932-228243 customers while the food incharge of these prem- due to the dilapidated roads in most • PAMPORE: 01933-294132 prepared at the restau- ises soon. parts of Srinagar. “The roads in • PATTAN: 01954-293507 rant was disposed off. “Also 278 complaints summer capital are completely in • QAZIGUND: 01951-296153 An official said that have been filed against shambles, which is only consuming on information that a res- the Food Business Opera- the time of the commuters and also HIGHWAY STATUS taurant in Karanagar, Sri- tors for not registering damaging their vehicles,” Aamir • Sgr-Jammu highway - ( Open ) nagar serves unhygienic themselves under the rel- Manzoor, a commuter said. The road leading to Srinagar Kashmir, Er. Showkat Jeelani, said • Mughal Road - (Closed) food to customers, a team evant provisions of law.” The roads that are in dilapi- Airport is also in dilapidated condi- that the urgency is to fill the patches • Srinagar- Leh- (Open) of Food Safety Officers He said that the De- dated conditions include in Karan tion, the locals said. and the process to repair the dam- under the supervision of partment has decided Nagar area outside Sheikh-ul- The commuters have appealed the aged roads will be completed by the Assistant Commissioner to initiate strict action Aalam hospital, road outside Kash- Roads and Buildings (R&B) department first week of April. Food Safety immediately against the Food Busi- mir Haat, road leading to SMHS to look into the matter at an earliest so However, Jeelani said that the swung into action and ness Operators particu- hospital through Karan Nagar inte- that they could heave a sigh of relief. complete macadamisation process PRAYERS sealed the restaurant. larly bakers, chicken riors and in local residential areas. Chief Engineer R&B department will be started in April—(KNO) He said that the food sellers, butchers and res- FAJR 5: 20 articles prepared under taurant owners who do unhygienic conditions in not adhere to the provi- ZUHR 12: 40 the restaurant were prop- sions of Food Safety and Brainstorming Session On Capacity HIJRI erly disposed off. Standards Act. (KNS) CALENDAR ASR 4:55 Building Held At Islamia College Magrib 6:40 SRINAGAR: Higher Education De- Area Collaborations, Pilot Projects, NSB, Abika Prasad Dash; Principals 29 Rajab Demolition Drive Conducted partment (HED) in collaboration Summer School, Developing Innova- of Various Degree Colleges and profes- ISHA 8:00 with IIM-Ahmedabad and NTPC tive Managers, Apprenticeship Train- sors were present during the session. 1442 Against ‘Illegal’ Constructions School of Business Saturday organ- ing and Ensuring Quality Education. Speaking on the occasion, Com- ised one day brain storming ses- Commissioner Secretary HED, missioner Secretary, said that we are Observer News Service was also removed by the sion with stakeholders on Capacity Talat Parvez Rohella; VC, IUST, finding ways and means to establish in- demolition team of the En- Building initiatives at Islamia Col- Mushtaq A Siddiqi; Director Colleges, novative and skill development courses This Day In History SRINAGAR: The Enforce- forcement wing in the area lege Of Science & Commerce (ICSC). M Y Peerzada; Dean Academics KU, for capacity building of students and ment Wing of Lakes and Wa- of Rangerstop Saida Kadal The brainstorming discussion Shabir A Bhat; Professor IIM Ahmad- create employability avenues for them. • 1812 - Congress authorizes war bonds to finance War of 1812 terways Development Author- which was dumped in order was held on Faculty Skill Develop- abad, Sunil Maheshwari; Dean En- He added that several initiatives have • 1862 - Battle of New Bern NC: General Burnside conquers New Bern ity (LAWDA) today sealed to fill the water body illegally. ment, Directors & Principals' Work- gineering, IUST, A H Moon; Director been taken to invite researches and • 1864 - Union troops occupy Fort de Russy, Louisiana two structures in the area of During the demoli- shop, Career Counseling, Research General, NSB, Griesh Tripathi; Dean ideas from students for startups. • 1869 - Defeat of Maori leader Titokowaru in New Zealand. • 1901 1st performance of Anton Bruckner’s 6th Symphony in A Rangparistan Rainawari, be- tion operation there was • 1901 - Germany’s Chancellor von Bulow declares that the agree- sides demolished one shop in some resistance from the ment Germany signed with Great Britain in October 1900, to re- the area of Jogi Lanker Rain- miscreants in the area of strain foreign aggression and maintain open trade, does not apply awari, one tin walling/barbed Ashai Bagh, but with the to Manchuria wire and one single storey in support of SDPO/ SHO, Ni- • 1903 - 1st national bird reservation established in Sebastian, FL the area of Ashai Bagh and geen the demolition team • 1913 - South African Supreme Court declares that marriages not celebrated according to Christian rites and/or not registered by the Saidakadal which were raised managed to demolish the Registrar of Marriages, are invalid; all Muslim and Hindu marriages in the green belt area. illegally raised structures. are therefore declared invalid. The demolition drive The demolition squad was • 1914 - Serbia & Turkey sign peace treaty was launched under the also accompanied by SHO • 1915 - German cruiser Dresden scuttled off Más a Tierra, Chile, hav- supervision of Enforce- Rainawari who provided ing been pursued by the Royal Navy after the Battle of the Falkland Islands, with her engines worn out and virtually no coal. ment Officer, Neelofer. full support during the de- • 1916 - Battle of Verdun - German attack on Mort-Homme ridge, Moreover earth filling molition operation. West of Verdun • 1923 - Allies accepts Vilnus taking East-Galicia in Poland • 1926 - A train in Costa Rica falls into the Río Virilla, killing 248 and injuring 93. Goni Khan Traders • 1937 - Battle of the Century: Fred Allen & Jack Benny meet on radio • 1939 - Nazi Germany dissolves Republic of Czechoslovakia • 194 1 - Nazi occupiers of Holland forbid Jewish owned companies Association Elects New Body • 1941 Xavier Cugat & orchestra record “Babalu” Observer News Service was declared as new Pres- • 1943 - World War II: Kraków Ghetto is “liquidated” ident of Goni Khan Trad- • 1955 - Prince Mahemdra becomes king of Nepal. Srinagar: Goni Khan ers Association and Jalal • 1957 - Indonesian government of Sastroamidjojo resigns • 1958 - US performs nuclear test at Nevada Test Site Traders Association in Din Mir son of Ghulam • 1958 - USSR performs atmospheric nuclear test Srinagar Saturday an- Rasool Mir proprietor of • 1962 - Disarmament conference opens in Geneva without France nounced its new President Landmark was declared • 1965 - Israeli cabinet approves diplomatic relations with West Ger- and General Secretary. as new General Secretary many In a statement, Goni of the association. “Both • 1971 - South Vietnamese troops flee Laos • 1979 - A Hawker Siddeley Trident crashes into a factory near Beijing, Khan Traders Association were declared winners as China, killing at least 200. said Mir Muzamil son of a result of unopposed con- • 1980 - Polish airliner crash kills all 87 aboard (22 are US amateur Mohammad Yaqoob Mir testants,” the statement boxers) proprietor of Ladies First added. • 1983 - OPEC cut oil prices for 1st time in 23 years • 1986 - European Space Agency’s Giotto flies by Halley’s Comet (605 km) PUBLIC NOTICE • 1987 - Worlds Ladies’ Figure Skating Champ in Cincinnati won by I have applying for a fertilizer licence under name and style, " water- Katarina Witt gam multipurpose co-operative" at watergam Baramulla, in this re- • 1992 - Soviet newspaper “Pravda” suspends publication • 1994 - Soyuz TM-21 launches with V Dezyurov, G Strekalov & N Tha- gard if anybody have any Kind of objection may file the same to Chief gard agriculture officer baramulla with in the period of seven days from the • 1997 - Iranian military plane crashes, killing 80 date of publication of this notice. • 2005 - Cedar Revolution, where over one and a million Lebanese Muneer Ahmad Sofi went into the streets of Beirut to demonstrate against the Syrian S/o: Gh. Mohi-ud-din Sofi military presence in Lebanon, and against the government, follow- ing the assassination of Prime Minister Rafik Hariri. R/o: Watergam wagoora Baramulla GMS • 2013 - 25 people are killed and 50 are wounded by a series of car bombings in Baghdad, Iraq. • 2013 - Xi Jinping is named as the new President of the People’s Re- public of China. • 2016 - President Putin orders Russian troops out of Syria • 2016 - NASA releases data showing February 2016 warmest month ever recorded globally - 1.35C above the long-term average. From KO Archives Hefty pay hike for MLAs Observer News Service

AMMU - The Jammu and Kashmir govern- ment has decided to hike the emoluments of the legislators by Rs 10,000 each, fulfill- ing their long-pending demand for a better Jpay package. This was announced by Minister for Finance and Planning Development Muzaffar Hussain Baig in the legislative assembly on Friday while reply- ing to the debate on budget proposals 2005-06. Justifying the hike in the emoluments of the legislators, the Minister said the government wants to encourage educated and honest people to come to the legislature and this can be done only through offering them better perks. He said the expectations of the people with their representatives are growing everyday and it is very difficult for the legislators to reach out to the masses with limited resources at their disposal. "Although it is a difficult decision which could evoke public criticism, the government has to take care of the lawmakers who are at present drawing a meagre salary of Rs 4000 in addition to paltry allowances," he said."

INF (Kashmir Observer, 14 March, 2005) World Sunday | 14.03.2021 04 New Zealand Marks Two Russia Backs Taliban Years Since Christchurch Inclusion In Future Mosque Killings Interim Afghan Govt Agenceis the pain in their hearts. “However, the future is in our hands. We will go ew Zealand has marked the on and we will be positive together.” second anniversary of one of Atacocugu wept as he recalled Nits most traumatic days, when waiting to be treated with the father of 51 worshippers were killed at two three-year-old Mucaad Ibrahim when Christchurch mosques by a white su- they learned the toddler had died. premacist gunman. “Suddenly, my pain seemed insig- Several hundred people gathered nificant,” he said. at the Christchurch Arena on Satur- During the service, the names of day for the remembrance service, each of the 51 people killed were read which was also livestreamed. out. The efforts of first responders, in- Kiran Munir, whose husband Ha- cluding police and medics, were also roon Mahmood was killed in the at- acknowledged. tacks, told the crowd she had lost the Maha Elmadani, who lost her The wearing of the burqa in the majority-Buddhist nation was temporarily banned in 2019 after the bombing of churches love of her life and her soulmate. 66-year-old father Ali Mah’d Elmadani and hotels by Islamic militants that killed more than 250. (FIle photo) She said her husband was a loving in the attacks, spoke at the service on father of their two children. He had behalf of the affected Muslim youth. just finished a doctoral degree and “The pain of losing these 51 was looking forward to his gradua- lives not only impacted the people Agenceis decision should be made “by the tion ceremony when she last saw his of Christchurch, the pain ripped Sri Lanka To Ban Burqa, Afghans themselves and should smiling face. through New Zealand and the rest of MOSCOW: Russia said on Friday be resolved during negotiations “Little did I know that the next the world and continues to be felt,” it backed the Taliban’s integra- on national reconciliation”. time I would see him the body and Elmadani said. Shut Many Islamic Schools: tion into a future interim govern- US President Joe Biden is soul would not be together,” she Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern ment in Afghanistan, as global wrapping up a review on wheth- said. “Little did I know that the dark- told the crowd that when preparing powers ramped up efforts to er to stick to an agreement with est day in New Zealand’s history had her speech, she had been at a loss for Sarath Weerasekera secure a peace deal and end de- the Taliban negotiated by his dawned. That day my heart broke what to say because words would cades of war. predecessor Donald Trump who into a thousand pieces, just like the never change what happened. ri Lanka will ban the wearing of ism that came about recently. We are Weerasekera said the govern- The Russian foreign ministry’s wanted to pull out the final US hearts of the 50 other families.” “But while words cannot perform the burqa and shut more than definitely going to ban it,” he added. ment plans to ban more than a comments have come as a May troops from Afghanistan by May. In the March 15, 2019, attacks, miracles, they do have the power to Sa thousand Islamic schools, a The wearing of the burqa in the thousand madrassa Islamic schools, deadline looms for the United States Turkish Foreign Minister Mev- Australian Brenton Tarrant killed 44 heal,” she said. “There will be an un- government minister said on Sat- majority-Buddhist nation was tem- which according to him, were flout- to end its two-decade military in- lut Cavusoglu said on Friday that people at the Al Noor mosque dur- questionable legacy from March 15. urday, with the latest actions set to porarily banned in 2019 after the ing the national education policy. volvement in the ravaged country. Ankara was ready to host such a ing Friday prayers before driving to Much of it will be heartbreaking. But affect the country’s minority Muslim bombing of churches and hotels by “Nobody can open a school and Washington has encouraged the meeting in April. “Both the Taliban the Linwood mosque, where he killed it is never too early or too late for the population. Islamic militants that killed more teach whatever you want to the chil- Afghan leadership to work towards and the negotiation delegation, seven more. legacy to be a more inclusive nation.” Minister for public security Sarath than 250. Later that year, Gotabaya dren,” he said. establishing an “inclusive” govern- meaning the government side, had Last year Tarrant, 30, pleaded Ardern, who was widely praised Weerasekera told a news conference Rajapaksa, best known for crushing a The government’s moves on burqas ment and proposed talks with the asked us to host such a meeting guilty to 51 counts of murder, 40 for the compassion shown to survi- he had signed a paper on Friday for decades-long insurgency in the north and schools follow an order last year Taliban to secure a peace accord. before,” the Anadolu state news counts of attempted murder and one vors and the families of the victims cabinet approval to ban the full-face of the country as defence secretary, mandating the cremation of Covid-19 “The formation of an interim agency quoted him as saying. count of terrorism, He was sentenced of the shooting and her swift move covering worn by some Muslim wom- was elected president after promis- victims, which is against the wishes of inclusive administration would “We will do this (meeting) to life in prison without the possibil- to tighten firearms control in New en on “national security” grounds. ing a crackdown on extremism. Muslims who bury their dead. be a logical solution to the prob- in coordination with brotherly ity of parole. Zealand, said words “despite their “In our early days, Muslim women Rajapaksa is accused of wide- This ban was lifted earlier this year lem of integrating the Taliban Qatar,” he added in reference to After the attacks, New Zealand healing power” would never change and girls never wore the burqa,” he spread rights abuses during the war, after criticism from the United States into the peaceful political life of a separate round of talks staged quickly passed new laws banning what happened. said. “It is a sign of religious extrem- which are charges he denies. and international rights groups. Afghanistan,” Russian foreign in Doha. The scheduled US with- the deadliest types of semiautomatic “Men, women and children ministry spokeswoman Maria drawal is being complicated by a weapons. Temel Atacocugu, who sur- … were taken in an act of terror. Zakharova told reporters ahead new surge in fighting and con- vived being shot nine times during Words will not remove the fear that of talks next week in Moscow. cern that a speedy exit may only the attack on the Al Noor mosque, descended over the Muslim com- However, she added that the unleash further chaos. said the slaughter was caused by rac- munity,” she said, adding the legacy Global Rise In Childhood Mental ism and ignorance. should be “a more inclusive nation, “They were attacks on all of hu- one that stands proud of our diver- Health Issues Amid Pandemic manity,” he said, adding that the sur- sity and embraces it and, if called to, US: City Of Minneapolis To vivors would never be able to erase defend it staunchly.” Agenceis the child experiencing difficul- Pablo’s psychiatrist at the ties,” said Dr. Richard Delorme, hospital, Dr. Coline Stordeur, Pay $27 Million Settlement aris: By the time his parents who heads the psychiatric unit says some of her other young rushed him to the hospi- treating Pablo at the giant Rob- patients with eating disorders, To Floyd Family Iran Ship Targeted in Ptal, 11-year-old Pablo was ert Debré pediatric hospital, the mostly aged 8 to 12, told her they barely eating and had stopped busiest in France. “This concerns began obsessing in lockdown Mediterranean Terror Attack drinking entirely. Weakened all of us.” about gaining weight because by months of self-privation, his Pablo’s father, Jerome, is still they couldn’t stay active. One heart had slowed to a crawl and trying to understand why his son boy compensated by running his kidneys were faltering. gradually fell sick with a chronic laps in his parents’ basement for Medics injected him with flu- eating disorder as the pandemic hours each day, losing weight so ids and fed him through a tube took hold, slowly starving him- precipitously that he had to be — first steps toward stitching self until the only foods he would hospitalised. together yet another child com- eat were small quantities of rice, Others told her they gradually ing apart amid the tumult of the tuna and cherry tomatoes. restricted their diet: “No more coronavirus crisis. Jerome suspects that disrup- sugar, then no more fat, and For doctors who treat them, tions last year to Pablo’s routines eventually no more of anything,” the pandemic’s impact on the may have contributed to his illness. she said. mental health of children is in- Because France was locked down, Some children try to keep creasingly alarming. the boy had no in-school classes their mental anguish to them- The Paris pediatric hospital for months and couldn’t say good- selves, not wanting to further caring for Pablo has seen a dou- bye to his friends and teacher at the burden the adults in their lives bling in the number of children end of the school year. who are perhaps mourning loved Agenceis the perpetrators. and young teenagers requiring “It was very tough,” Jerome ones or jobs lost to the coronavi- Late last month, an Israeli-owned treatment after attempted sui- said. “This is a generation that rus. They “try to be children who he Islamic Republic of Iran Ship- cargo ship said it had come under at- cides since September. has taken a beating.” Sometimes, are forgotten about, who don’t ping Line (IRIS) Group says one tack while it was in the Sea of Oman, Doctors elsewhere report sim- other factors pile on misery be- add to their parents’ problems,” Agenceis rights for a Black person when Tof its cargo ships has been dam- claiming that it suffered holes in both ilar surges, with children — some yond the burden of the 2.6 mil- Stordeur said. they die,” said L Chris Stewart aged after it was targeted by a terror- sides of its hull. as young as 8 — deliberately run- lion COVID-19 victims who have Children also may lack the he city of Minneapolis has another attorney who worked ist attack en route to Europe in the The regime’s Prime Minister Ben- ning into traffic, overdosing on died in the world’s worst health vocabulary of mental illness to agreed to pay $27 million with the family. Mediterranean Sea earlier this week. jamin Netanyahu was quick to blame pills and otherwise self-harming. crisis in a century. voice their need for help and to Tin a civil lawsuit settlement Included in the settlement is Ali Ghiasi, the IRISL Group’s Iran for the alleged incident, an accu- In Japan, child and adolescent Islamic State extremists who make a connection between their from George Floyd’s family. Floyd, $500,000 for the neighbourhood spokesman, told Nour News on Fri- sation Tehran categorically rejected. suicides hit record levels in 2020, killed 130 people in gun and difficulties and the pandemic. a black man was killed on May 25 in south Minneapolis, including day that an explosion object had hit Iranian Ambassador to the United according to the Education Ministry. bomb attacks across Paris in 2015, “They don’t say, yes, I ended at the hands of a policeman, who the 38th and Chicago intersec- the container ship — identified as Nations Majid Takht Ravanchi said Pediatric psychiatrists say including at a cafe on Pablo’s walk up here because of the corona- tackled him on the charge of us- tion what has been barricaded Shahr-e Kord — as it was traveling in in a letter to the UN Security Council they’re also seeing children with to school, also left a searing mark virus,’” Delorme said. “But what ing a counterfeit currency note. since Floyd’s death. The area is the high seas on Wednesday. that the incident “has all the charac- coronavirus-related phobias, tics on his childhood. Pablo used to they tell you about is a chaotic Policeman, Derek Chauvin kneeled covered in murals and a large The official said the vessel’s hull teristics of a complicated false flag and eating disorders, obsessing believe that the cafe’s dead cus- world, of Yes, I’m not doing my on Floyd’s neck for nine minutes, metal sculpture of Floyd in sustained slight damage, but those operation by actors in order to pursue about infection, scrubbing their tomers were buried under the activities any more,’ I’m no longer which resulted in Floyd’s death. his honour. “I just want you to aboard were unharmed. their malign policies and to advance hands raw, covering their bodies sidewalk where he trod. doing my music,’ ‘Going to school Jurors are being selected for know how deeply we are with A small fire broke out in the af- their illegitimate objectives.” with disinfectant gel and terrified When he was hospitalized at is hard in the mornings,’ I am the trial of Derek Chain, the you,” City Council President Lisa termath of the explosion, which was On Thursday, a report by The Wall of getting sick from food. the end of February, Pablo had having difficulty waking up,’ I am main accused in Floyd’s murder, Bender told Floyd’s family and quickly put out by the crew members, Street Journal that claimed the Is- Also, increasingly common, lost a third of his previous weight. fed up with the mask.’” which is set to begin on March said she knows “ no amount of Ghiasi said. raeli regime had been involved in a doctors say, are children suffering His heart rate was so slow that Dr. David Greenhorn said the 29. Ben Crump, the Floyd fam- money” could bring Floyd back. The ship, he added, “will continue clandestine campaign of attacks on panic attacks, heart palpitations medics struggled to find a pulse, emergency department at the ily’s attorney call it the largest Floyd’s killing sparked mass on its route after damage assess- Iranian ships carrying oil and arms to and other symptoms of mental and one of his kidneys was fail- Bradford Royal Infirmary where he pretrial settlement ever for a protests against racism and calling ments and repair.” Syria since 2019. anguish, as well as chronic ad- ing, said his father, who agreed works in northern England used to civil rights claim. for a reassessment of the police Such acts of terror are a clear ex- The Israeli attacks started in late dictions to mobile devices and to talk about his son’s illness on treat one or two children per week “Even though my brother is force across the US. Three other ample of naval piracy and runs coun- 2019 and targeted both Iranian ves- computer screens that have be- condition they not be identified for mental health emergencies, in- not here, he's here with me in officers involved in Floyd’s killing ter to the international law on the sels, and other ships with Iranian come their sitters, teachers and by their surname. cluding suicide attempts. The aver- my heart,” Philonise Floyd told are charged with aiding and abet- safety of commercial vessels, the of- cargo, the report claimed, citing “US entertainers during lockdowns, “It is a real nightmare to have a age now is closer to one or two per AFP. “If I could get him back, I ting murder and manslaughter. ficial said, pledging that the country and regional officials.” curfews and school closures. child who is destroying himself,” day, sometimes involving children would give all this back”. It isn’t clear yet whether or will pursue the case through relevant Iranian officials have not com- “There is no prototype for the father said. as young as 8, he said. The settlement of this size not the settlement would have international institutions to identify mented on the claims so far. “changes evaluations and civil implications on Chauvin’s trial.

1st Turban-Clad Sikh Sundar Pichai vs Satya Nadella: Google, Microsoft at 'odds' over digital news industry Agenceis should have more control over a policymakers around the world to digital ad industry dominated by enable a strong future for journalism". Enters Pak Senate San Francisco: Sundar Pichai-run the search giant and Facebook. On Friday, a House Judiciary sub- Google has launched a scathing at- In January, Google threatened committee hearing focused on the tack on Microsoft, accusing the Satya to remove its search engine from way Google and Facebook distrib- Nadella-run enterprise of willing to Australia in response to the News ute news, and a new bill introduced break the way the open web works Media Bargaining Code that would earlier this week has already found in an effort to undercut a rival. force the company to pay news Republican support. It's one of the The attack came as Microsoft publishers for their content. biggest legislative threats to tech President Brad Smith, who on Australia passed the law last that's come out of the years-long Friday issued a testimony to the month and Microsoft is out in full antitrust debate, and much of its House Committee on the Judiciary support of the law, slamming both political force comes from the pre- looking into antitrust and com- tions, and pay Google money. All they've allowed tens of thousands of Google and Facebook. carious state of local journalism. mercial aspects of competition this impacts the ability of news their customers to be actively hacked Walker said that Microsoft is the "The crisis in American journal- for a free and diverse press, and organisations to benefit economi- via major Microsoft vulnerabilities," second-largest company in the US ism has become a real crisis in our Press Trust of India from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province in slammed Google for hampering cally even from advertising on Walker said in a statement. but "their track record is spotty". democracy and civic life," Cicilline Pakistan's Senate on March 3. He de- the growth of news organisations. their own sites," Smith noted. "They are now making self-serv- "They have paid out a much said in his opening remarks Friday. Islamabad: Gurdeep Singh from the feated rival candidates on a minority "News organisations have ad in- Kent Walker, Google's head of glob- ing claims and are even willing to smaller amount to the news in- The fight between two tech gi- ruling Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party seat by a huge margin in the election to ventory to sell, but they can no lon- al affairs, hit back late on Friday, saying break the way the open web works dustry than we have. And given ants came as the US is debating a took oath on Friday as a Senator, be- the upper chamber of Parliament. ger sell directly to those who want to this latest attack marks a return to Mi- in an effort to undercut a rival. And the chance to support or fund their new bill, introduced earlier this coming the first turban-clad Sikh rep- He secured 103 votes in the House place ads," Smith said in a statement. crosoft's long-time practices. their claims about our business and own journalists, Microsoft replaced week, that would allow news or- resentative in the upper house of Paki- of 145 whereas Jamiat Ulema-e Islam "Instead, for all practical purpos- "It's no coincidence that Micro- how we work with news publishers them with AI bots," he argued. ganisations to collectively negotiate stan's Parliament. Singh, from the party (Fazlur) candidate Ranjeet Singh se- es, they must use Google's tools, soft's newfound interest in attacking are just plain wrong," he added. "Microsoft's attempts at distrac- with platforms like Facebook and of Prime Minister Imran Khan became cured just 25 votes and Asif Bhatti of operate on Google's ad exchanges, us comes on the heels of the Solar- Google and Microsoft are at tion aside, we'll continue to collabo- Google the terms in which their the first turban-clad Sikh representative the Awami National Party received 12. contribute data to Google's opera- Winds attack and at a moment when odds over whether publishers rate with news organisations and content is distributed online. — IANS 05 Sunday | 14.03.2021 State Two Killed As Truck Court Sentences Budgam Dr Farooq Demands Hits A Dozen Vehicles Man To Life For Killing Woman Strict Action Against Observer News Service the home she was not seen by any- documentary evidence further At Jammu Market body and later on after two days strengthens the prosecution story. Wasim Rizvi Srinagar: The Court of Princi- her body was found on the spot of The accused has failed to explain ‘Rizvi’s Despicable and not even a letter or punctua- JAMMU: Two persons were killed wheel apparently due to a brake pal Sessions Judge Srinagar, Abdul occurrence and the accused in the his innocence in the light of the Action Aimed At Hurting tion in it will change. It is the incor- and four others critically injured failure and the truck hit and dam- Rashid Malik Saturday convicted disclosure statement has explained chain of circumstances established ruptible and unchangeable word of when a truck driver lost control aged nearly a dozen vehicles, in- Javaid Ahmad Bhat Son of Abdul the circumstances which left no by the prosecution Dignity of Muslims’ Almighty Allah,” he said. over his vehicle that hit and dam- cluding four mini load carriers, Gani Bhat a resident of Kremshore doubt in the mind of this court that The Court further observed that Srinagar: National Conference “The petition should not be en- aged nearly a dozen vehicles in- three cars and two two-wheelers. Khan Sahib, Budgam it was the accused who has com- in appreciating evidence the ap- (NC) President and Member of Par- tertained; on the contrary strict side a vegetable and fruit market Suraj Prakash (45) of Akhnoor Under Section 302 RPC for caus- mitted the murder of the deceased. proach of the Court must be inte- liament from Srinagar Dr. Farooq action should be taken against him here on Saturday, police said. and Bodh Raj (40) of R S Pura were ing the death of Mst. Gulshan The Police had no reason to grated not truncated or isolated. Abdullah on Saturday condemned for hurting the sentiments of Mus- The accident occurred at the killed in the accident, while four Akhtar D/o Ghulam Hassan Sofi falsely implicate the accused and In other words the integrate of the former chairman of UP Shai Waqf lims living across the globe. Such Narwal mandi, when the main other critically-injured persons Resident of Kremshore. the accused has failed in exami- evidence in totality on the pros- Board Wasim Rizvi’s action of chal- monstrous and despicable plots are terminal market of the city was were shifted to the Government As per the history of the case, nation under Section 342 Cr.P.0 to ecution case or innocence of the lenging the holy Quran and its aimed to hurt the dignity and unity crowded with early morning Medical College (GMC) hospital, on June 03, 2014 Police Station, explain the incriminating circum- accused has to be kept in mind in chapters in the Supreme Court. of Muslim Ummah. I urge the judi- shoppers, a police official said. the official said. Khansahib received information stances because once the prosecu- coming to the conclusion as to the Terming the act abominable, ciary to take suo moto cognizance He said the driver of the truck, He said the truck driver fled the from reliable sources that the dead tion has discharged the burden of guilt of the accused, the Court has Abdullah in a statement said the of the nefarious designs of the peti- bearing a Rajasthan registration spot after the accident and efforts body of Gulshan Akhtar is lying in proof, the accused cannot chose to to appreciate, analyze and assess holy Quran is the incorruptible tioner under the relevant provisions number, lost control over the are on to arrest him. Kremshore and by appearance it remain silent as adverse inference the evidence placed before it by and unchangeable word of Allah. of law for deliberately and mali- looks that she has been killed by can be drawn. the yardstick of probabilities, its “Almighty has taken the respon- ciously hurting the sentiments of strangulation. On receipt of the The accused has not explained his intrinsic value of the witness. sibility to protect the Holy Quran Muslims across the globe,” he said. said information, case FIR was reg- constant contact with the deceased, The Court while appreciating Court Directs Police To Probe istered under Section 302 RPC and the knocking of the windows, pro- the evidence should not lose the investigation was started. viding the mobile phone to the de- site of the realities of the life and Bandipora Woman’s Death Afresh During investigation, site plan ceased, motivated the deceased to cannot afford to take an unrealis- KTA Demands Arrest Of Wasim Rizvi Observer News Service The outcome of inquest proceed- was prepared and dead body was come out of the home, the conversa- tic approach by stating in an ivory he Kashmir Trade Alliance (KTA) Saturday condemned the blasphemous ings initiated under 174 CrPC by po- taken into custody/possession by po- tion with the deceased and recovery tower. It is very easy to pass an remarks by Wasim Rizvi and urged the GOI to take strong action against Bandipora: After several repre- lice found no one's involvement in lice, photography was conducted, at of the incriminating articles from order of acquittal on the basis of Thim. "Rizvi is known for his anti-Islamic remarks in past and he should be sentations to police and her moth- the death of the deceased woman the place of occurrence some blood the possession of the accused. minor points raised in a case by a punished for that. Rizvi should be arrested because he is just trying to create er eventually moving to Court, and police had subsequently closed stained grass was collected/seized There is no doubt that mere re- short judgment, so as to achieve conflict between two schools of thought of Islam. Allah himself is the protector Jammu and Kashmir Police in the case as natural death. with the help of FSL team for the covery of the incriminating articles the yardstick of the disposal. of this holy book,” KTA president Ajaz Shahdhar said in a statement. Bandipora on Friday filed an FIR to In February this year, the family purposes of chemical examination. is not sufficient to prove the guilt Some discrepancies are bound to He said if no action was taken against Rizvi, it would lead to 'sectarian investigate the alleged murder of moved to the court of Judicial Mag- One blanket was also seized which of the accused but the recovery is be there in each and every case tensions'. "The government should arrest Rizvi at the earliest as blasphe- a 20-year-old woman three years istrate 1st Class Sumbal, Sonawari was used to cover the dead body. supported by the detailed disclo- while should not weighed that the mous utterances of this nature can cause sectarian tension," he said. ago, to investigate the case afresh. and on March 4, the Court directed The Dead body was taken to sure statement made by the ac- Courts are wrong. It does not ma- The woman was found dead the registration of FIR in exercise of hospital -for post-mortem, where cused before the Investigating Of- terially affect the prosecution case. under mysterious circumstances Jurisdiction Conferred Under Sec- cloths were seized and one blood ficer in presence of the Executive In case the discrepancies pointed at her in-law's house in Ganastan tion 156(3) Code of Criminal Proce- stained scarf was also seized. Af- Magistrate and the Dy.S.P. There is out are in the realm of pebbles, PDF Demands Stringent village of north Kashmir's Bandi- dure. The Complainant who is the ter post-mortem dead body was not even an iota of evidence that Court should act upon it, but if the pora district on August 9, 2018. mother of the deceased had earlier handed over to legal heirs for last the accused was wrongly impli- same are boulders, Court should Punishment To Wasim Rizvi Her family had alleged she was approached different forums and rites. The blood stained grass and cated. not make an attempt to jump over hairman People's Democratic Front (PDF) Hakeem Mohammad Yaseen has killed by her husband, Irshad Ah- was represented by Advocate Abid scarf was sent to FSL for chemi- The Investigating Officer has the same. The proof beyond rea- condemned Wasim Rizvi for insulting the noble Quran and the sanctities of mad Baig, and told police that he Hussain and Advocate Tasleem cal examination. The statements made all the sincere efforts to un- sonable doubt is a guideline and CMuslims by filing a PIL in the supreme court that some verses of the Holy Quran would abuse and beat her. Jaan before the Court. of witnesses vis-à-vis the seizure fold the truth. The circumstances in guilty-man cannot get away with should be removed. In a statement Yaseen while condemning Wasim Rizvi for Police, however, claimed to have On March 12 (Friday), po- were recorded, the order reads. this use are knit brick by brick with it, because truth suffers some infir- his blasphemous act against holly book Qur’an, has demanded severe punish- conducted inquest proceedings into lice filed a an FIR under number The order mentions that the trial the support of the documentary mity when projected through hu- ment against him. “By insulting the Noble Quran, Wasim Rizvi has hurt religious the matter last year in 2020, dur- 28/2021 under Section 302 of IPC, court examined 21 (twenty one) evidence. All the twenty one wit- man processes. sentiments of Muslim Ummah and has resorted to spreading of hatred among the ing which the body of the deceased against Irshad Ahmad Beigh son of witnesses. After hearing Qazi Qay- nesses have spoken consistently in Therefore, the evidence pro- community. He said Wasim should be dealt with and punished in same way as was woman was exhumed and post Mohammad Ashraf Beigh and fresh oom, learned PP and counsel for the support of the prosecution story duced by the prosecution estab- given to notorious Salman Rushdie for hurting the religious sentiments of Muslim mortem was conducted thereafter. investigations were started. (KDC) accused, the learned Principal Ses- and their statements inspire the lishes beyond reasonable doubt community. “Undoubtedly the Quran was a divine book sent down by the Almighty sions Judge Srinagar Abdul Rashid confidence of the court Right from that the accused had only inten- Allah and He was himself its guardian.” Malik observed that the prosecution the lodging of the FIR, arrest of the tion to kill the deceased after his has cogently and firmly established accused, the disclosure statement love affair failed and the motive Chairman J&K Bank Calls on LG the circumstances from which the of the accused, the recovery of mo- behind the killing was the refusal Observer News Service besides the roadmap being prepared inference of guilt can be drawn. bile phone, battery, damaged SIM of the parents of the deceased to IFJHR Files Criminal Complaint for rationalising the bank staff and The circumstances are definite card, the chapel of the deceased, marry the deceased with the ac- Against Wasim Rizvi Jammu: Chairman Jammu and Kash- filling up the vacant posts. The Lt Gov- and unerringly point out towards the scarf round the neck of the de- cused. The accused strangulated mir Bank, RK Chhibber Saturday met ernor emphasised on the high impor- the guilt of the accused. The circum- ceased, the blood soaked grass, the the deceased till she died by wrap- criminal complaint was Saturday filed against former UP Shia Waqf Board Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha at tance of making continuous improve- stances cumulatively form the chain, FSL report, postmortem report and ping the scarf around her neck Chairman, Waseem Rizvi, in Srinagar for promoting enmity between religious the Raj Bhavan and discussed several ments in the functioning of the bank so complete that there is no other call details point out nothing ex- and pressed it so hard that the Agroups for seeking removal of the verses from Quran that he says promote important issues pertaining to the and called for maintaining discipline explanation of any other hypothesis cept the guilt of the accused. deceased died instantaneously. ‘violence.’ The complaint was filed in district court Srinagar by Ahsan Untoo, chair- functioning of the bank. among the bank functionaries to nur- than that of the guilt of the accused There is not even a single cir- Therefore, the offence committed man of the International Forum for Justice and Human Rights, under sections 153 The J&K Bank Chairman informed ture transparency and accountability and the evidence is consistent with cumstance which point out to- by the accused falls under sec- A and 295 A of Indian Penal Code. In the complaint, Untoo sought his arrest and the Lt Governor about the status of at all levels. He advised the Chairman the guilt of the accused and inconsis- wards the innocence of the ac- tion 302 RPC and the accused is asked the Court to award him stringent punishment for promoting religious enmity disbursement of financial assistance to take all measures to further im- tent with his innocence. cused. The silence of the accused convicted under section 302 RPC and insulting Muslims. In the complaint, Untoo submitted that Rizvi was promoting under various flagship programmes, prove the fiscal health of the bank. When after the deceased left in the face of the cogent, oral and accordingly. religious tensions by hurting the sentiments of Muslims.

Drinking Water No Transfer For School Edu Dept 800 Scarcity Hits Employees Retiring In Two Years Beneficiaries Kangan Villages, Srinagar: The government has de- In the meeting Singh also said, “In Register For Locals Aghast cided that the employees of the School case of a demand for transfer on grounds Sehat Scheme Education Department retiring in com- of disability, spouse, extreme serious In Poonch Kangan: The residents of sev- ing two years shall not be transferred. health conditions, security grounds, eral villages from Kangan in Central The comments were made by the of- posting in hard or very hard zones and Observer News Service Kashmir’s Ganderbal district on Fri- ficials in a meeting that was held in the marriage grounds, such cases should be day complained that they are facing backdrop of mass transfers of teaching examined based on facts and necessary POONCH: As many as 800 a shortage of potable drinking water officials currently going in the depart- certificates issued by designated compe- beneficiaries have been from the last three days while the ment in all ten districts of Kashmir valley. tent authority and subject to availability registered under SEHAT authorities are paying no attention The administrative secretary to of equivalent cadre vacancies in institu- scheme in Poonch during towards their sufferings. the government for School Education tion identified by the applicant.” series of daily basis camps The local villagers said that the Department, B K Singh said this in a Singh directed CEOs and direc- held across Poonch District. administration has failed to provide meeting held earlier in last week of tors of both Jammu and Kashmir On the direction of Dis- the basic facilities to the people. The February. Singh said, “The employee regions that “In case of applications trict Development Com- villages facing acute water scarcity having only two years remaining for on grounds of extreme health condi- missioner Poonch, Rahul include Prang, Dragtungue, Chatter- retirement should not be disturbed.” tions or serious illness, disability, the Yadav, the camps were gul, and Lariprang Chinnar. He also urged the concerned offi- respective Chief Education Officers conducted in the Sub-di- Locals said they approached the cials of the department that the appli- (CEOs) shall endorse the claims of visions of Poonch, Mandi, authorities many times and were cants who have a mature stay of more the applicant with designated medi- Mendhar and Surankote. given assurance of getting the than seven years or more be consid- cal board for necessary certification; The CSC/VLE has appealed regular water supply soon, "but no ered in the first instance and the em- however their request place should to the public to make maxi- step has been taken on the matter ployees having stay of more than four be kept vacant for their claims on mum enrolment and avail so far". years should be considered later on. medical grounds.”—(KNO) the benefit of the scheme. Sunday | 14.03.2021 Opinion,Think! Analysis, Essays 6

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Printed & Published by Sajjad Haider on behalf of the Alongside its numerous negatives, the history Kashmir Observer LLP of India-Pakistan engagement has also, Published from: # 5- Boulevard, Srinagar-190001 however, a characteristic redeeming feature: Printed at: KT Press Pvt. Ltd, Rangreth Ind Area, Srinagar. naysayers are unable to hold up agreements to RNI Registration No: 69503/98 move forward. This is so notwithstanding the Postal Registration No-L/159/KO/SK/2014-16 generally accepted notion that chances of success Editor-in-Chief : Sajjad Haider in such engagement are low and numerous trip Legal Counsel: Tasaduq Khwaja wires exist to derail an incipient process. Switchboard: (0194) 2106304 Editorial: (0194) 2502327 Email editorial: [email protected] Moving forward The Indo-Pak ceasefire agreement must be viewed differently

oincidentally, I wrote in these constantly ricocheted off each other in India’s mounting concern over a real two- rent initiative regarding the ceasefire thus pages last month on the forthcom- what now appeared to be — some feared, front conflict — with China and Pakistan cannot be easily explained by the view that ing 20th anniversary of the Agra others hoped — a new normal in India- — actually materializing and, therefore, post Nawaz Sharif no major step forward summit. The February 25 joint Pakistan relations. the necessity to seek some easing of ten- was to be expected given the fact that the Cannouncement of the Indian and Pakistan So when the joint announcement sions on both fronts. Conversely, Paki- army was effectively back at the helm in militaries on an agreement to enforce the of February 25 came, the bemusement stan, now that an India-China softening Pakistan. 2003 ceasefire on the Line of Control was among many was inevitable. Diehards on is underway, would certainly not like to The point, perhaps, is also that in so certainly as much of a surprise as the invi- both sides married to the elusive grail of be left alone with a ‘hot’ LoC. Alongside heavily securitized a relationship, there is aghavan T.C.A. R tation from the then prime minister, Atal consistency pointed to the abandonment these speculations, there are others — a natural cynicism built into the positions Bihari Vajpayee, to General Pervez Mush- of principle and a maverick approach. military hardware on both sides, on ac- on both sides. This cynicism naturally arraf to visit India for a summit meeting Thus, some in India wonder if the latest count of the wear and tear, requires re- breeds a fundamental conservatism in ap- two decades earlier had been. step forward is a harbinger of other ini- spite; the economic challenges that loom proaching the bilateral relationship. Po- Much like the situation before the tiatives and, if so, what happens to the ahead for both countries; the quiet role of litical initiatives then remain the major Agra summit, the current agreement principled position on the cessation of the Gulf states and so on. way by which logjams are broken. These Others have comes at the end of a long and particularly terror before diplomatic engagement? The search for such explanations is it- initiatives are moulded not by consider- suggested India’s tense period. Major terrorist attacks (Uri, In Pakistan, similarly, some ask that if self based on the premise that something ations of bureaucratic precedent or of be- Pulwama) and strong Indian military re- a broader engagement is to also follow, very unusual has happened for which ing consistent with earlier positions, but mounting concern over a sponses (surgical strikes, Balakot) were where does this leave Pakistan’s demand there has to be some direct and objective through larger assessments of national one aspect of the period from 2016 to 2020. that the August 2019 ‘annexation of J&K’ reason. What this approach overlooks, of and political interest. The present agree- real two-front conflict Alongside, the bifurcation of Jammu and be reversed first? course, is that crests and troughs comprise ment with regard to enforcing the cease- Kashmir into two Union territories and Alongside its numerous negatives, the natural rhythm of the India-Pakistan fire has to be seen in this context — possi- — with China and legislative changes with regard to Article the history of India-Pakistan engage- history. These cycles, in fact, have overrid- bly both sides came to the conclusion that Pakistan — actually 370 led to a super-charged public opinion ment has also, however, a characteristic den ideological, political and institutional the status quo, with a high level of mili- and a diplomatic storm in Pakistan. redeeming feature: naysayers are unable divides in both countries. For example, tary and political tension, was no longer materializing and, The net result — and even before the to hold up agreements to move forward. over the past quarter-century, virtually in their interest and had, in fact, become pandemic had consolidated its hold in This is so notwithstanding the generally the entire political spectrum of both coun- counterproductive. therefore, the necessity South Asia — was a closure of trade and accepted notion that chances of success in tries has either been in government or What lies ahead? The India-Pakistan cross-border movement of people, a vir- such engagement are low and numerous been the supporter of the government of landscape is littered with failed initiatives. to seek some easing of tual freeze of cultural contacts, and a sub- trip wires exist to derail an incipient pro- the day in one way or the other. All the The dangers that exist are well known — tensions on both fronts. stantive reduction in the level and size of cess. The impulse to break the mould of principal actors of the present and past whether from political turbulence or terror- the respective diplomatic representation hostility and strategic mistrust has coex- have thus been participants in the crests ist attacks. The differences in the respective Conversely, Pakistan, in either country, along with a host of isted, even if uneasily, along with the nu- and troughs of India-Pakistan relations. positions of both sides are as stark as ever. other negatives. There were, alongside, merous divisive issues of the India-Paki- In India, the election to power of the cur- Perhaps the public health crisis that engulfs now that an India-China regular exchanges of fire, often fierce stan portfolio. Thus even as the negative rent government was seen by many as the us will, in fact, provide elements for a more with high-calibre weapons, along the milestones of the post-2016 downturn are harbinger of a new and muscular approach stable platform to be constructed. But, in softening is underway, LoC. The ceasefire of 2003 seemed buried listed, major initiatives, such as Prime on all matters concerning Pakistan. While sum, if diplomacy is again going to be the would certainly not like pretty comprehensively. Minister Narendra Modi’s unannounced this may well have happened, what is over- platform for future dealings, that is a posi- In the India-Pakistan context, diamet- visit to Lahore in December 2015 or the looked are the efforts, often in parallel, to tive development and must be supported and to be left alone with a rically opposed and entrenched positions opening of the Kartarpur visa corridor, reach out to strike a positive balance, begin- nurtured. If it can ease the intensity of future are hardly new. Even so, the position by also stand out as contrarian events that ning with the invitation to the then prime crests and troughs, that itself will be no small ‘hot’ LoC. the end of 2020 seemed especially chronic. buck the general trend. minister of Pakistan, Nawaz Sharif, to at- achievement. Pakistan’s stance was one of ‘nothing do- There is the inevitable speculation tend its first swearing-in. Similarly, there ing’ until the restoration of Article 370 as about what precisely led to this announce- is a view both in India and in Pakistan that Views expressed in the article are the well as a rolling back of the legislative ment of adhering to a ceasefire agreement military interventions in Pakistan’s polity author’s own and do not changes of August 2019. In India, the gov- otherwise in tatters. Some explanations act as a setback to any India-Pakistan sta- necessarily represent the editorial ernment and a significant section of the point to the need of both India and Paki- bilization. There is a kernel of truth in this, stance of Kashmir Observer public seemed to have firmly coalesced stan to better position themselves vis-à- but the fact is that the Pakistan military has to the position that ‘terror and talks can- vis the new administration in the United also been an entity with which progress has Telegraph India not go together’. Démarches and polemics States of America. Others have suggested been made by Indian interlocutors. The cur-

OSTON – Election campaigns are rarely the international agenda that Xi must confront. On this place to look for reasoned geopolitical analy- point, Matthew C. Klein of Barron’s and Michael Pet- sis, and the 2020 US presidential election was Biden’s China Challenge tis of Peking University offer a provocative argument no exception. In fact, it featured even less in Trade Wars Are Class Wars, making a direct con- Bdisciplined thinking than usual, with Donald Trump nection between today’s international confrontation CHRISTOPHER SMART decrying the “Chinese virus” and Joe Biden calling and rising domestic inequality within the world’s Chinese President Xi Jinping “a thug.” largest economies. Nonetheless, now that Biden is president and Biden, however, there is a brief window of opportu- to the global artificial-intelligence industry. And for Specifically, Klein and Pettis contend that be- COVID-19 vaccines are being administered widely, nity for both the United States and China to exam- his part, Trump’s focus on Chinese trade abuses may cause Communist Party of China (CPC) elites chose to America has more bandwidth to think afresh, partic- ine how they reached their current impasse. For US be the one constant principle of an otherwise incon- constrain domestic consumption and boost exports, ularly about the Sino-American relationship, which policymakers, now is the time to consider how much sistent political career. US manufacturers suffered, and their displaced and will be the central US foreign-policy issue for at least of the friction can be blamed on Trump’s confronta- Taking stock of the new Trump administration as disaffected workers then mobilized to deliver Trump the next decade. If there was ever an international dy- tional style, how much is rooted in US and Chinese best they could, Chinese officials in 2017 catalogued the presidency in 2016. namic that demanded a cogent and credible strategy, domestic pressures, and how much reflects the in- 142 items under dispute between the two countries. Of Of course, in this analysis, China isn’t the only this is it. But with emotions running dangerously evitable clash of global powers. Only after answering these, they deemed only 20 to be non-negotiable from source of global trade imbalances. German policies high in both countries, the careful consideration such some of these questions can we think about what con- China’s perspective, suggesting that they were pre- matter too, insofar as they have constrained wages a strategy demands has been hard to discern. stitutes a more effective strategy for Biden to pursue. pared to reach an agreement with Trump, the self-pro- and fueled Europe’s trade surpluses. Moreover, With the list of mutual grievances growing longer claimed dealmaker. But, as Davis and Wei tell us, the wealthy elites on both sides of the Atlantic have long by the day, changing the trajectory of the US-China re- TRUMP’S CHINA SYNDROME Chinese soon became infuriated that the trade talks benefited from the massive expansion of financial lationship will not be easy. There are many questions, The twists and turns that produced the Trump ad- were proceeding against a backdrop of incendiary flows that were needed to sustain the imbalances. none of which admits of an easy answer. Indeed, where ministration’s China policy fill Superpower Showdown, presidential tweets, tariff hikes, and vague US hints of The implication is that America’s workers are might an effort to restore relations even begin? a lively account by two gifted Wall Street Journalreport- subjecting China to Iran-like financial isolation. victims of global financial elites and malign eco- Does the problem lie simply with Trump’s unpre- ers. Building on daily reporting during the first three Meanwhile, Team Trump could not agree on what nomic policies set in both Beijing and Berlin. But the dictability over the past four years, or is it rooted in years of the Trump presidency, Bob Davis and Lingling it wanted from China. Secretary of the Treasury Ste- authors do not stop there. Detailing the demise of the US misjudgments going back decades, as Trump and Wei have framed their narrative against the broader ven Mnuchin focused on pressing for more market world’s gold standard, they argue that the dollar’s his acolytes allege? Is America the more culpable backdrop of US bureaucratic engagement with China access. US Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer role as the world’s reserve currency makes America’s party because it has refused to share the global stage since Deng Xiaoping’s famous 1992 southern tour to stressed the importance of an enforcement mecha- persistent current-account deficits much worse than with an emerging China, or have both countries sim- kick-start his “Reform and Opening-up” strategy. nism that would invariably intrude on Chinese sov- they otherwise would have been. ply lost patience with each other? Moreover, the book benefits from each reporter’s ereign decisions. And trade adviser Peter Navarro Klein and Pettis’s account has some truth to it. On one hand, Xi’s “China Dream” perhaps does personal perspective on the Sino-American trade war. pushed for full isolation to reverse China’s historic But by painting the world’s richest country as a semi- represent a threat to the rest of Asia and to democ- Whereas Davis is the son of a man who enjoyed great ascent. Though the steadfast Chinese negotiator Liu helpless victim, they seem to have provided only a racy worldwide, as many in the Trump administra- success in the luggage business until relentless Chi- He seemed prepared to compromise, he often found partial explanation. tion believed, and as many of Biden’s advisers tacitly nese competition wiped out that industry in America, himself hemmed in by political pressures back home. acknowledge. On the other hand, China’s ostensible Wei is the granddaughter of an aide to Mao Zedong A LONG, BUMPY MARCH strengths and Xi’s bravado may be masking fatal during the iconic Long March. Though she and other CHINA’S BALANCING ACT In thinking about what lies ahead, it is important flaws that have yet to become outwardly apparent. American journalists were expelled from the country Arguably, America’s democratic system, in to remember that the US-China relationship was de- Students of international politics learn early on last year, she still considers China her “motherland.” which powerful interests have long favored Chinese teriorating before Trump’s presidency. Even if the that it is important to disentangle cause and effect Davis and Wei trace the current confrontation trade flows, should have imposed more limitations Biden administration chooses a more predictable across different “levels of analysis.” Following a back to China’s accession to the World Trade Orga- on Trump. Yet, as Davis and Wei note, many US busi- strategy of leveraging America’s alliances, the prob- methodology first outlined by the political theorist nization in 2001, when US and other world leaders nesses had themselves grown frustrated with China, lems afflicting the relationship will only get harder. Kenneth Waltz, the key is to consider whether inter- hoped that opening Chinese markets would lead to and thus welcomed Trump’s tougher line. And when Patience is already wearing thin in both countries. national conflicts are best explained by the charac- domestic political liberalization. In March 2000, then- they did complain about unpredictable US tariffs, Indeed, the issues of tariffs, trade imbalances, and ter of national leaders, the interests and interaction President Bill Clinton distilled this attitude when he Trump simply turned a deaf ear. lost manufacturing jobs will start to seem easily re- of domestic political forces, or the balance of power dismissedChina’s aspirations to control the internet As for Xi, despite having amassed more power solvable compared to the emotionally and politically within the international system. as tantamount to “nailing Jell-O to a wall.” As Davis than any other Chinese leader since Mao, he faced charged challenges posed by Hong Kong and Taiwan, Was World War I triggered by Kaiser Wilhelm and Wei wryly point out, it was right around this time bureaucratic and ideological checks on his policy de- and the perennial threat of North Korea’s nuclear II’s inferiority complex, the militarism of European that a Chinese computer scientist “was figuring out cisions. Although the Chinese economy has grown al- program. Even more difficult will be the new issues elites, or the Anglo-German race for naval preponder- Jell-O nailing” with technology that would block for- most twelvefold over the past two decades, there have that have emerged at the intersection of economics ance? Was the US invasion of Iraq in 2003 the product eign messages and censor domestic users. been repeated threats of a cascading debt crisis since and politics, from cybersecurity and sanctions to cli- of George W. Bush’s righteous pursuit of vengeance Without resorting to psychoanalysis of either he rose to power in 2012. In this context, Trump’s dec- mate and technology policies. One thing is already after the September 11 terrorist attacks, a well-inten- leader, Superpower Showdownshows how a difficult laration of a trade war affected not only the Chinese clear: lucid analyses that help us separate and illumi- tioned security mission based on bad intelligence, or relationship turned dramatically worse when Xi, economy but also Xi’s political standing. nate these interwoven strands will prove ever more the hubris of a hegemon that believed it could impose an ardent Chinese nationalist, confronted Trump, useful in the years ahead. its will on a troubled region? The answers to such the “America First” populist. Through his “China EXPORTING POPULISM questions are rarely simple or straightforward. Dream,” Xi envisions a future in which his country While internal imbalances shape and constrain Project Syndicate Following the transfer of power from Trump to will dominate everything from the South China Sea Xi’s choices, global imbalances affect the broader

ORTY-eight years after the 1971 war, which led to the in- dependence of Bangladesh, each country involved in the conflict has institutionalised a distinct memory of the events of that year. In Bangladesh, the war is remem- Fbered as the Bengali people's struggle against an oppressive Pakistan army. In India and Pakistan, the war is often remembered as the 7 Sunday | 14.03.2021 Opinion, Analysis,Think! Essays Book Review A Saga of Unending Maternal Grief in Kashmir “Women have never been secure within (or without) the nation state – they are always disproportionately affected by war, forced migration, famine, and other forms of social, political, and economic turmoil.”

– Chandra Talpade Mohanty,

hahnaz Bashir’s debut novel give a sneak-peek into the lives of many The Half Mother is set in Nati- women whose stories continue to be il- pora, a locality in Srinagar. The lustrative of sad existences in the val- protagonist of the novel, Hal- ley. In one of the incidents, Rukhsana, Nousheen Jeelani Seema, is the bearer of myriad symbolic whose brothers have taken up arms, meanings. She is, in a way, a metaphor- is beaten and stripped in front of ev- ical representation of a Kashmir which eryone. Her mother is also beaten. She has seen its children succumb to war. is commanded to get her sons to sur- She is an ordinary woman with extraor- render or Rukhsana would be seized dinary resilience, spirit and strength. otherwise. Since a woman’s sexual ‘pu- Haleema’s Caught amidst the tempestuous times, rity’ is consequential in determining divorced by her husband, and forced to a family’s honour and respect in tra- story come back to her father’s house with ditional societies, therefore any trace her only son, Imran, Haleema’s story of contempt has outcomes that are not reverberates past her since inception creates an atmosphere ephemeral. Thus, a constant attempt to of longing and lament. avoid such viciousness on the bodies of individual story and The tragedy of Haleema’s life un- women has prevented them from com- derscores the fact that women serve as ing to the forefront, making resistance becomes an epitome soft targets in turmoil-ridden regions, movements masculine and changing and that any form of violence, assault, the whole discourse of conflict into one of the agony of the or agitation on them works as a system focusing on the male-dominant narra- of a political cover-up. As outlined by tive. general population. the lives of Haleema and other women The title of the book, The Half Moth- in The Half Mother, women are often er, is indicative of the vocabulary born The author has tried subjected to the disappearance or kill- out of conflict in Kashmir which exists ing of their male-folk, resulting in an in no other part of the world. It exem- to give a sneak-peek immense trauma manifested in differ- plifies the uniqueness of each conflict ent spheres of their lives. Haleema’s and the subsequent impact borne by into the lives of many father is brutally killed in front of her the general population which cannot be women whose eyes by a Major for mustering the cour- generalised. age to question the latter. The depiction of woman as a pro- stories continue to As if this was not enough, her son tagonist might have to do with the fact Imran is taken into custody by the same that women are often not considered be illustrative of sad forces for the not-so-rare coincidence of first-hand victims of the conflict. The being the namesake of a Jammu Kash- mainstream media has never been sen- existences in the mir Liberation Front (an independent sitive towards the gendered perspective political organisation that believes in which has pushed women to the periph- valley Kashmiri nationalism) commander ery, thus overshadowing their excep- in the same locality. He later vanishes tional valour and heroism. It is in the into thin air. In vain, Haleema goes to wake of turmoil that women are forced each jail, detention centre and police to step into the domain of the uncon- headquarters in search of her missing ventional and blur the borders between son. Over the course of her quest, she private and public. This can be seen as comes across hard experts, modest leg- a change in stereotypical gender roles islators, susceptible authorities, and but the ascribed reasons and successive fanatic mediapersons. The true reason impacts are not positive. behind Imran’s disappearance is never The Half Mother The language of the book is eloquent completely revealed but is only hinted Shahnaz Bashir and powerful. The author has intricately at towards the end. Hachette (2014) woven a saga of unfinished and incho- Haleema’s search leads to an un- ate grief with delicate words that tear imaginative, dark, and melancholic the reader’s heart apart. The usage of tale of a brutalised alley where she dis- cation of a torn, troubled and anarchic miseries greatest patience, and the untranslated Urdu and Kashmiri words covers that she is not the only one to reality of Kashmir in the 1990s; owing greatest of uncertainties lead to the adds a flavour to the text and prevents it have undergone the suffering of losing to unrecognisable authority, on-going greatest quests.” from getting lost in translation. someone to a forced disappearance. A militancy, and inadequate means of These words are significant and The book is a must-read because it police official, expressing his utter dis- justice and redressal system. It is in indicative of the everyday life of such gives a voice to the expressionless; it is appointment at not being able to help this situation that Haleema stands up women whose lives constantly dangle a tribute to lost ones, and it reclaims the Haleema, tells her: with an intense aching for her child and between the hope of finding their loved history of a tumultuous conflict zone “It has been a long time since we declines to fear the exceedingly terrible ones, and despair as they wrestle with from an insider’s view. filed an FIR. A long, long time. Actu- consequences. She tries to kindle some the terrifying possibility of returning ally, we cannot lodge an FIR against the light in the midst of all the darkness home brutalised, assaulted, and alone. The article first appeared in Live army. Our job is now confined to iden- that encompasses her life by listening Haleema’s story reverberates past Wire and is being reproduced here with tifying, carrying and delivering dead to Imam who tells her: her individual story and becomes an permission from the author bodies to their families.” “The greatest of sufferings bring epitome of the agony of the general The policeman’s words are an indi- the greatest of hopes, the greatest of population. The author has tried to How The U.S. And China Could Go To War

Ishaan Tharoor traditional political parties. The post-partisan ad- ministration she leads still cannot avoid the miscal- ou’re reading an excerpt from the Today’s culations and blind spots that see a maritime dispute WorldView newsletter. Sign up to get the explode into ruinous global war. rest, including news from around the globe, In Washington’s national security establish- interesting ideas and opinions to know, ment, a growing body of policy papers and think Ysent to your inbox every weekday. tank reports chart similar terrain. The inexorable It’s 2034 and a war is about to begin. A flotilla waning of U.S. military supremacy in the Asia-Pa- of three U.S. naval destroyers is furrowing a path cific region will lead to a more tense standoff. Both through the South China Sea, a contested body of sides will be — or already are perceived to be — water that is the thoroughfare for a significant pro- drawing “red lines” over an array of interests, from portion of global trade. Near the ominously named freedom of navigation in the South China Sea to Chi- Mischief Reef, they encounter and board a Chinese nese claims over Taiwan. The United States may feel vessel. And then things start to spiral. compelled to redeploy more of its strategic assets to Far-reaching cyberattacks cloud the United China’s neighborhood, while China may grow all the States’ ability for strategic action. Conventional war- more insecure as Washington beefs up its security fare and sea battles lead to dramatic losses for both cooperation with Asian allies. sides. An array of other countries get pulled into a As strategists plot a burgeoning hemispheric conflict that sees strategists resort to the most dan- great game, they are also reckoning with the risks gerous of measures. Ultimately, no one really wins. of escalation. Gen. Charles Q. Brown Jr., the chief of The scenario may be speculative, but it’s all too staff of the Air Force, told reporters last year that a real, says Adm. James Stavridis, former supreme al- conflict with an adversary like China now would see lied commander of NATO who imagines these events “combat attrition rates and risks … that are more as co-author of “2034: A Novel of the Next World War,” The book, written with novelist and combat veteran Elliot Ackerman, is what akin to the World War II era than the uncontested which publishes Tuesday. The book, written with Stavridis describes as “a tale of cautionary fiction,” tapping into a rich tradition of Cold environment to which we have become accustomed” novelist and combat veteran Elliot Ackerman, is what War storytelling — think John Hackett’s “The Third World War” or Stanley Kubrick’s “Dr. in recent decades. Stavridis describes as “a tale of cautionary fiction,” Strangelove” — that made clear the apocalyptic disaster that war between the Soviet “While planning to win a war with China re- tapping into a rich tradition of Cold War storytell- Union and the United States would represent mains necessary, it is no longer sufficient,” warned ing — think John Hackett’s “The Third World War” a 2016 report from the Rand Corp. “The United States or Stanley Kubrick’s “Dr. Strangelove” — that made must also consider how to limit war and its costs.” clear the apocalyptic disaster that war between the of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard; a maverick U.S. Stavridis and Ackerman began writing the book, a Both U.S. and Chinese officials insist that they Soviet Union and the United States would represent. fighter pilot gripped by World War II nostalgia; an framing of the future that allowed them to “create a have no interest in provoking conflict or locking “Part of why we never ended up throwing nucle- overworked Indian American White House deputy world where the technology is roughly the same, but horns with the other in a new Cold War. But the ar weapons at each other during the Cold War is that national security adviser whose family connections the underlying tensions are going to be coming to a hubris of great powers has often instigated calam- we imagined how terrible it would be, how gripping in the motherland influence the course of the war. head,” Stavridis said, acknowledging “the timeline of ity. “Nations are like people, and they can become and societally destructive it would be,” Stavridis Beyond the fiction, though, is a road map to war China’s advance, its military, its artificial intelligence overconfident in ways that lead them to make bad told Today’s WorldView. that could easily translate to the real world. “The capabilities, its cyber-capabilities.” choices,” Stavridis said. “Certainly that’s been the Stavridis hopes he can stoke the public’s recog- novel lays out a pretty plausible ladder of escala- In their telling, China’s Belt and Road Initiative case for the U.S. in many occasions.” nition of the grim consequences of Sino-U.S. escala- tion that goes from a conventional attack to a second has expanded from its network of infrastructure A disastrous Sino-U.S. war is not “preordained,” tion. His page-turner — “crisply written and well- conventional attack to a third conventional attack to and economic deals into a significant geopolitical he added, pointing to moments in the novel “when paced,” as The Washington Post’s review describes it America deciding to pull a tactical nuclear weapon enterprise that includes enhanced security relation- either side could have pulled the keys out of the car.” — involves a cinematic cast of characters: A sphinx- and use it,” Stavridis said. “That’s more real [a pros- ships with countries such as Iran. The United States, “Big doors can swing on small hinges,” Stavridis said. like Chinese defense attache who loves munching on pect] than I wish it were.” meanwhile, has an unnamed female president who M&Ms; a gnarled, three-fingered brigadier general The action in “2034″ takes place 15 years from when is intriguingly not affiliated with either of the two The Washington Post LIFE & TIMES Sunday | 14.03.2021 08

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machine learning algo- rithm that predicts sui- cide attempt recently underwent a prospec- Ative trial at the institution where it was developed, Vanderbilt Uni- versity Medical Center. Over the 11 consecutive months concluding in April 2020, predictions ran silently in the background as adult patients were seen at VUMC. The algo- rithm, dubbed the Vanderbilt Suicide Attempt and Ideation Likelihood (VSAIL) model, uses routine information from elec- tronic health records (EHRs) to calculate the 30-day risk of return visits for a suicide attempt, and, by extension, suicidal ideation. Suicide has been on the rise in the U.S. for a generation and is estimated to claim the lives of 14 in 100,000 Americans each year, making it the nation's tenth lead- ing cause of death. Nationally, some 8.5 per cent of suicide at- high-risk group went on to report Over the 11-month test, some lesterol and certain cancers. We tempts end in death. suicidal thoughts, and one in 271 78,000 adult patients were seen might feasibly ask hundreds or Colin Walsh, MD, MA, and went on to attempt suicide. in the hospital, emergency room even thousands of individuals colleagues evaluated the perfor- "Today across the Medical and surgical clinics at VUMC. about suicidal thinking, but we mance of the predictive algorithm Center, we cannot screen every As subsequently documented in cannot ask the millions who visit with an eye to its potential clinical patient for suicide risk in every the EHR, 395 individuals in this our Medical Center every year— implementation. They reported encounter—nor should we," said group reported having suicidal and not all patients need to be the study in JAMA Network Open. Walsh, assistant professor of thoughts and 85 lived through at asked. Our results suggest artifi- Upon stratifying adult pa- Biomedical Informatics, Medi- least one suicide attempt, with 23 cial intelligence might help as one tients into eight groups accord- cine and Psychiatry. "But we surviving repeated attempts. step in directing limited clinical ing to their risk scores per the know some individuals are nev- "Here, for every 271 people resources to where they are most algorithm, the top stratum alone er screened despite factors that identified in the highest predict- needed," Walsh added. accounted for more than one- might put them at higher risk. ed risk group, one returned for Walsh, who originally creat- third of all suicide attempts docu- This risk model is a first pass at treatment for a suicide attempt," ed the algorithm with colleagues mented in the study, and approxi- that screening and might suggest Walsh said. now at Florida State University, mately half of all cases of suicidal which patients to screen further "This number is on a par had previously validated it us- ideation. As documented in the in settings where suicidality is with numbers needed to screen ing retrospective EHR data from EHR, one in 23 individuals in this not often discussed." for problems like abnormal cho- VUMC.

OFFICE OF THE GOVERNMENT OF JAMMU KASHMIR ASSISTANT REGIONAL Office of The Executive Engineer P.H.E Division Budgam TRANSPORT H.Q: Budgam. OFFICER BUDGAM NOTICE INVITING E – TENDERS: KASHMIR Short Terme– NIT No: 37/PHE/Bud/Civilof 2020–21. NOTICE For and on behalf of the Lieutenant Governor of Jammu Kashmir U.T., e – tendersare invited (in Two Cover System) on “item rate basis” Whereas an application has from Registered Firms / SSI Unit Holders/Electric Suppliers having sufficient experience of the relevant job for undertaking the follow- been recieved from one. ing work:- Shri : Ghulam Nabi Sheikh Table I S/o: Abdul Jabar S. Name of work Adv. Cost (Rs. Amount of ear- Time of Major head Sheikh R/o: In Lacs) nest money Completion of account Gagarpora No Narbal (in₹) Budgam 1 Supply, Installation, Testing and Commissioning of CCTV Surveillance System in the 2.50 5,000/- 03 Days Capex owner of Office of The Executive Engineer, PHE Division Budgam And Circe Office Budgam vehicle including fixing of intercom facility within the Divisional Office bearing Registration No: The Bidding Documents and other details can be downloaded from the website: https://jktendersgov.in JK04E-7809 for cancellation From12.03.2021(10:00 a.m)20.03.2021(04:00 p.m) of hire purchase agreement The Bidding documents consisting of qualifying information, eligibility criteria, specifications, Drawings (if any), Book of quantities with M/S J&K Bank B/U (B.O.Q), Set of terms, conditions of contract and other details can be seen / downloaded from the website: www.jktendersgov.in Narbal . As per schedule of dates given below Now therefore it is TABLE (II) notified for the information of 01 Date of publishing of Tender Notice 10.03.2021 the general public that objec- 02 Period of downloading of bidding documents From 12.03.202110:00 a.m. tions if any to the proposed To 20.03.202104:00 p.m. cancellation of hire purchase 03 Bid Submission Start Date 12.03.202110:00 a.m. Agreement shall be filed in 04 Bid submission End Date 20.03.2021Upto04:00 p.m. writing in the office of the 06 Date and time of opening of Bids (Online) 22.03.2021at 11:00a.m. in the office of the Executive Engineer PHE Assistant Regional Transport Division Budgam (H.Q. Budgam) office ARTO Budgam within a period of 12 days from the Bids must be accompanied by bid security viz: Earnest Money, CDR/FDR under M.H 0215 to be pledged in favor of the Executive Engineer date of publication of this no- PHE Division Budgam (as specified in the table (I) (Page 1st) which shall be valid for 90 Days after opening of bid. Bids will be opened in tice in the daily newspaper . the Office of the Executive Engineer PHE Division Budgam (H.Q. Budgam)on 22.03.2021at 11:00a.m. If the office happens to be closed on the date of opening of the bids as specified, the bids will be opened on the next working day at the same time and venue. No. ARTO/ BUDGAM.2996 No:- PHE/Bud/7900-35 Dated 13-03-2021 Dated:- 10.03.2021 Sd/- (Er. Najeeb A Tramboo) Assistant Regional Executive Engineer, Transport officerBudgam DIPK-14910/20 PHE Division Budgam.

OFFICE OF THE REGIONAL Govt.Of Jammu and Kashmir TRANSPORT OFFICER KASHMIR Office of the Assistant Regional Notice Transport Officer,Shopian Where as an application for transfer of owner- PUBLIC NOTICE ship has been received from Zahoor Ahamd Joo General public is informed through the medium of this notice that owners who S/o AbduL Khaliq Joo R/o Wuyan Pampore (Trans- have purchased BS III agriculture tractor/ construction equipments and have not feror) of Eco bearing reg- registered their vehicles till date are advised to produce their vehicles before BOI istration No. JK01W-1045 chasis No: 289210 Engine No: 288884 (Board of Inspection) along with all documents by or before 29/03/2021 and Model 2014 in favour of Asma Farooq D/o Farooq Ahmd thereafter shall not be registered as per the order issued by MORTH (Ministry of R/o Sheikh-ul-Alam Colony Nowgam Bypass (Transferee). Road Transport & Highways). Now, therefore, it is notified for the information of the Note: Those tractor owners who have produced their Tractors/Construction general, public that representation/ Objection, if any equipments before BOI earlier shall visit office for fee deposition. in connection with proposed transfer will be received within 7 days from the date of publication of this notice in the daily newspaper Kashmir Observer to the address NO.ARTO/Spn/2021/362 of undersigned. No, representation/ objection shall be considered unless Dated :10/03/2021 it is made writing it is made in the aforesaid period. Sd/-

NOJK-RTOK 7693 Sd/- Assistant Regional Transport E&OE (Dr SuniL Gupta) Dated: 13/03/2021 Regional Transport Office, Officer, Shopian. DIPK-NB-6372/20 Controller Of Examinations fko Kashmir DIPK-14951/20 No: BOPEE/EXAM-04/ 2021 Dated 10-03-2021 J&K BOPEE 09 Sunday | 14.03.2021 Business Indian Economy Looking Fuel Price Rise Impacts At 'V-Shaped' Recovery: With All Struggling, How Consumption In India Anurag Thakur Did Adani’s Wealth Rise By Agenceis New Delhi: According to official data, country's fuel consumption fell sharply in February, the sec- 50 Pc, Asks Rahul Gandhi ond consecutive month when de- mand is slowing signs of a slack- Press Trust of India ening amidst rising fuel prices. The consumption slowdown in New Delhi: Congress leader Ra- February is lowest since September hul Gandhi on Saturday asked how when it had begun becoming clear did businessman Gautam Adani that worst is over and demand is manage to increase his wealth by picking up. 50 per cent while everyone else According to oil ministry's Pe- was struggling because of the CO- troleum Planning and Analysis Cell VID-19 pandemic. (PPAC), consumption of fuel ( large- His remarks come after a new ly petrol and diesel ) fell 4.9 per Petrol sales, on the other hand, Agenceis a positive territory with a growth of report said that Adani added USD cent in yoy February to 17.2 million fell 6.5 per cent to 2.44 million 0.4 per cent in the October-December 16.2 billion to his wealth taking his tonnes. The demand also slipped tonnes in February and by about 3 here are green shoots vis- quarter of the current fiscal, according net worth to USD 50 billion in 2021, 4.6 per cent on monthly basis in- per cent from a year earlier. ible in various sectors of the to the data released by the National more than anyone else in the world. dicating that various hiccups still Both the fuel is on the boil in the Teconomy and the country is Statistical Office (NSO) in February. Tagging the news report in a tweet, remain on the path of full recovery country with pump price of petrol already looking at a ''V-shaped'' Thakur said the country'' for- Gandhi asked, “How much did your for the Indian economy. and diesel rising by 26 times in recovery, Minister of State for Fi- eign exchange reserves, which wealth increase in 2020? Zero. You wealth by 50 per cent. Can you tell ani has beaten Amazon founder and A clearer indication that recov- 2021 by Rs 7.46 and Rs 7.60 per litre nance and Corporate Affairs An- have been steadily increasing over struggle to survive while he makes me why?” CEO Jeff Bezos and Tesla CEO Elon ery is still some way off can be respectively so far this year. Petrol urag Thakur said on Saturday. the last few months, had touched Rs 12 lakh crore and increases his With the biggest wealth surge, Ad- Musk, according to the report. PTI gauged by seeing the diesel con- prices have also breached the Rs "India is already looking at ''V- all time high at USD 590 billion in sumption data as the fuel is prime 100 a litre mark in several cities. shaped'' recovery. Along with the January 2021. source of transport for all kinds of Contrary to auto fuel prices, green shoots in various sectors, in He said the accretion to the forex goods in the country and accounts sales of cooking gas or LPG cyl- the month of February, FPI inflows reserves in the last eight month was for about 40 per cent of overall re- inders grew 7.6 per cent YoY in were Rs 25,787 crore," Thakur said USD 100 billion. Renewal Of Registration For fined fuel sales in India. The con- February to 2.27 million tonnes. at a virtual conclave organised by "These are signs of confidence sumption of Diesel fell 3.8 per cent This is largely on account of gov- the Institute of Actuaries of India. that the global funds and investors to 6.55 million tonnes in February ernment t subsidies and provision After two consecutive quarters of look at India as a destination to in- 15-Yr Old Govt Vehicles To Stop on a month on month basis and of free connection to Ujjawala contraction, the country''s gross do- vest and they are bullish about In- declined 8.5 per cent year-on-year. customers. mestic product (GDP) entered into dia''s growth story," Thakur added. From Apr 1, 2022: Draft Notification Agenceis 5 Held In Punjab For Gst HDFC Bank To Cover he government depart- ments will not be able to re- Scam Of Rs 700 Crore Vaccination Cost Of Tnew the registration of their vehicles older than 15 years from Agenceis Employees, Family Members April 1, 2022, if a proposal in this regard issued by the Ministry of Chandigarh: They have been Agenceis are like the front-line workers, who Road Transport and Highways is accused of availing and passing on ensured that an essential service finalised. It has sought the stake- fraudulent input tax credit to the DFC Bank on Friday said it like banking was available for cus- holders' comments to amend re- tune of over Rs 122 crore to vari- will cover the vaccination tomers even during the lockdown. lated rules in this regard issuing ous firms without due payment of Hcost for its over 1 lakh em- "For their health and safety, we a notification. tax to the government. ployees and their family members. are ensuring that our employees Once approved, this will be ap- tion of 15 years. These old vehicles are estimated An authorisation for the arrest of HDFC Bank will sponsor the inoc- and their dependent family mem- plicable to all government vehicles Notification of the draft rules to cause 10-12 times more pollu- seven people was issued by Commis- vealed a network of 44 firms spread ulation of over 1 lakh employees of bers are inoculated and protected - central or state governments, has been issued to this effect on tion than the latest vehicles. sioner (State Tax) Nilkanth S. Avhad, across states that was being used to the bank and their immediate family from COVID19," she said. union territories, PSUs, municipal March 12 by the ministry seeking The government had earlier an official statement said. create the bogus input tax credit for members against coronavirus. Earlier this week, ICICI Bank too had and autonomous bodies, as per the comments, objections and sugges- said it plans to impose a green tax Search and seizure operations setting off the tax liability arising out The bank will reim- informed about bearing the notification. tions from the stakeholders within on old polluting vehicles soon in a were conducted at multiple loca- of purchases made from local unreg- burse vaccination cost cost of vaccination for nearly "From April 1, 2022, govern- thirty days. bid to protect the environment and tions in Khanna town by the teams istered dealers. for the two mandated 1 lakh employees and their ment departments will not be able The certificate of registration curb pollution while vehicles like of the department to gather evidence On being confronted with the evi- doses, the lender said next of kin. A number of to renew the certificate of registra- shall not be renewed after the strong hybrids, electric vehicles for establishing the modus operandi dence, the kingpin accepted that he in a statement. corporate houses have an- tion of their vehicles, after 15 years. lapse of 15 years for government and those running on alternate fu- that involved creating firms in states was operating the network with the "Our employees nounced to bear the cost of This will apply to all government vehicles, it said. els like CNG, ethanol and LPG will outside and within Punjab dealing in help of some other accomplices some have shown exem- vaccination of their employ- - central, state, UT, PSUs, municipal Presenting the Budget for be exempted. copper scrap and hosiery items. of whom have also been arrested. plary perseverance, ees and family members. bodies & autonomous bodies," the 2021-22 in Parliament, Finance The revenue collected through The input tax credit created The total bogus billing by the professionalism and The country's largest Ministry of Road, Transport and Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on the green tax will be utilised for through bogus firms was used to network is likely to be more than dedication to serve millions of cus- lender SBI earlier this month said it Highways said in a tweet. February 1 had announced ve- tackling pollution. support the local movement of goods Rs 700 crore while input tax credit tomers. Covering the cost of vacci- has donated Rs 11 crore towards PM The development comes close hicle scrapping policy. Under the scheme, transport of traders. created or availed and tax evaded is nation for our employees and their CARES fund as part of CSR activity on the heels of the voluntary ve- Road, Transport, Highways and vehicles older than eight years The department had got alerted more than 122 crore, said the offi- dependent family members is a to support the government's initia- hicle scrapping policy announced MSMEs Minister Nitin Gadkari had could be charged green tax at the about the network after a vehicle car- cial statement. small gesture from the organisation tive to vaccinate all in the country. in the Union Budget on February 1 said that initially one crore vehicles time of renewal of fitness certifi- rying copper scrap was detained last The accused -- Vinod kumar, to express our gratitude to our em- Also, the SBI employees contrib- for 2021-22 which provides for fit- will go for scrapping and the policy cate at the rate of 10-25 per cent year and investigation had revealed Maninder Sharma, Sandeep Singh, ployees," Vinay Razdan, Group Head uted Rs 107 crore towards the fund in ness test after 20 years for personal will lead to new investments of of road tax, as per green tax pro- that the goods had been procured lo- Amarinder Singh and Sunny Mehta – HR, HDFC Bank, said. 2020. It also committed 0.25 per cent vehicles while commercial vehicles around Rs 10,000 crore and create posal sent to states for consulta- cally while as e-way and invoice were -- were produced before the Duty Ashima Bhat, Group Head, HDFC of its annual profit early last year to would require it after the comple- as many as 50,000 jobs. tions after cleared by the ministry. generated from some other firm. Magistrate and were remanded to Bank, said all employees of the bank support the fight against COVID-19. The detailed investigation re- judicial custody for 14 days.

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against minus 4.0 degree Celsius on the previous remunerations for Pujaris (priests) from existing summers in the capital, he calls the timeline be- Encounter Rages Remarks Blasphemous night, the official said. Rs 1,000 per day to Rs 1,500 per day for the next tween 1996 and 2012 as his glorious capital years. with state forces in Shopian district of south Prophet (SAW) after conquering Makah, stated The weatherman has forecast erratic weather three years, he said. Post-2012, the trade isn’t the same. Kashmir, reports said Saturday. (La Yasrib Al-Qumul Youm…..—forget whatever with rain with thunderstorm in plains and snow Further, as directed by the Lt Governor during “It cycles in the world,” he says.“You’ve a boom Acting on intelligence inputs suggesting pres- wrong you did so far, I forgive everyone). This is over higher reaches in the Valley till March 15. the January 5 preparatory meeting, the spokes- and recession over the period of time. So our busi- ence of militants, special operations group (SOG) mentioned in the quran and is clear example Quran The weatherman has issued a warning, ask- person said the group accidental insurance cover ness has also seen this same global pattern of ris- of police, army’s 34 RR and CRPF laid a siege teaches forgiveness not violence,” Mufti Nasir said, ing concerned to remain alert for landslide and for yatris and service providers was also enhanced ing and downfall.”Currently, it’s the latter one that around Rawalpora village of Shopian on Saturday adding that the Iran government must act quickly avalanche in “vulnerable spots as land is fully from Rs 3 lakh to Rs 5 lakh, and for ponies from Rs is prevailing. But despite being hit by the global evening and launched a cordon and search opera- against Rizvi and arrest him for his blasphemous saturated.” 30,000 to Rs 50,000. meltdowns and slowdowns, this Shaw scion is cur- tion, reports said. As the search operation was in remarks and hurting the religious sentiments of Kashmir Highway Cleared The Lt Governor during the Saturday meeting rently banking on his father’s legacy of catering to progress, the officials said that the militants hiding billions of people across the globe. of the country, would be allowed from Jammu also directed for sending special invites to ‘Akhada the domestic clientele. in the village opened fire upon the joint team. The Grand Mufti urged people to maintain to Srinagar on Sunday subject to fair weather and Parishads, Acharya Parishads’, and exploring the Owing to his own story of struggle and eventu- As per the sources two to three militants are be- discipline, remain calm and to register protest better road condition, officials of the traffic depart- possibility of establishing counters at prominent ally success, Miftah Shaw was quick to come up lieved to be trapped. peacefully. ment said. religious places across the country for facilitation with an advice for the youth of Kashmir. District commander for Shopian Wilayat Lone Karwan-e-Islami International patron Alama The road was closed for routine weekly main- of Sadhu and Sant Samaj, he said. “To prosper, you have to strive, and for that, you Alias Sajad Afghani of Lashkar-e-Toiba is believed Sheikh Ghulam Rasool Hami said that in the past tenance on Friday but was blocked at Shabanbass Laying special emphasis on providing best-in- must move out,” he suggests. to among the trapped, news agency GNS reported. many people tried to change verses of holy Quran near Banihal following a massive mudslide trig- class healthcare facilities to all the visiting devo- “I believe our youth is promising, and they pos- Afghani, a resident of Rawalpora was initially but failed. gered by heavy rains besides shooting of stones tees and service providers, the Lt Governor direct- sess the talent of turning things upside-down. But I associated with Jaish-e-Mohammad outfit and few “Allah himself is the protector of this holy book, from the hillocks overlooking the highway at mul- ed the officers concerned to upgrade the present would suggest it to them to come out of Kashmir for months before he had switched to LeT. He has been which doesn’t teach violence by love and forgive- tiple places between Banihal and Ramban. healthcare facilities on both the routes with latest at least a year or two, to get the exposure of work- active since 2018. ness. Quran is a complete way of living and will Officials said the road clearance work was com- equipment and augmenting the strength of the ing in a better and more professional environment.” remain till Qayamah (doom’s day). Muslims across pleted around 3 pm on Saturday but only the local medical staff to handle emergencies. Coming to Kashmir, Shaw has a sense of regret, Police Releases the globe shouldn’t give much importance to Rizvi, Abirar Nadeem Bhat of Eidgah, Mohalla, Narbal stranded traffic was allowed to ply towards their On strengthening the communication infra- along with optimism. who is a non-entity,” Alama Hami said. He said no (Joining date December 12, 2018), Muhammad destinations. structure, the Lt Governor directed for making “I haven’t paid my motherland as much as I must power on earth can change even one word of the Yousuf Dar alias Iss Kantroo, a recycled militant “In view of the inclement weather prediction telecom services operational at the holy cave and have done. But I am hopeful I will be doing this holy quran let alone Rizvi. who joined the ranks twice in 2012 and again issued by the meteorological department for the across the yatra routes two weeks prior to the thing,” he remarks with a firm belief. Kashmir’s religious scholars have, however, ap- in 2015, Muhammad Abbas Sheikh of Rampora next few days, people are advised to undertake commencement of pilgrimage. “For instance, I want to upgrade the Khanqa-e- pealed to maintain calm, control their emotions, Koimoh, Kulgam (Joining date April 2015) be- journeys on the highway after confirming the sta- It was further directed to upgrade the sanitation Maula shrine of Mir Syed Ali Hamadani. I want to and to register protests in a peaceful manner sides Ubaid Shafi Dar of Firdousabad, Batamaloo, tus of the road,” an advisory issued by the traffic capacity commensurate with the enhanced yatra renovate it and to take it to the next level.” against the blasphemous act of Rizvi. Widespread Srinagar joining the ranks on October 31, 2020. department said. volume for the base camp and along the routes, the “Also,” he continues, “I have the same plan for condemnations continue to pour in from different The police have in the meantime maintained However, it said light motor vehicles would be spokesperson said. the downtown — I want to turn it into an Italian religious organizations of Kashmir—(KNO) that ‘informer shall be suitably rewarded’. allowed from Jammu towards Srinagar, setting a He said a discussion was also held on introduc- Downtown or Moroccan Downtown.” Condemning Rizvi’s ‘blasphemous’ move, Meanwhile official sources told local news cut-off timing for such vehicles to cross Nagrota ing RFID tracking and prepaid hiring of services. The sense of paying back to his motherland came Anjuman Sharie Shiayan President Aga Syed agency GNS that the list is being made public in (Jammu) between 5 am to 12 pm and Jakheni The board directed for wide publicity to in- when he, along his friend, visited Kashmir.“My Hassan and former minister Aga Ruhullah called the aftermath of surge in militancy-related cases (Udhampur) between 6 am to 1 pm. form the intending pilgrims to timely secure the friend from Bangkok went to the shrine of Shah-e- on authorities to register a case under Section in and around City. “No vehicle shall be allowed before and after the prescribed compulsory health certificates before Hamadan with me,” Miftah recalls. 295A of IPC against Rizvi for hurting sentiments of They further said that: “Abbass Shiekh – one of cut-off timing,” the advisory said, adding that only seeking their advance registration from the near- “After we left the shrine, he confronted me and Muslims. the listed militant – is believed to be the master- stranded heavy motor vehicles would be allowed est designated bank which would issue the pilgrim said, ‘I pity you! You are here, and yet you are do- Top Shia leader and former minister Aga mind of several militant attacks taking place in and between Nashree and Ramban. (PTI) a ‘Yatra Permit’ valid for a specified date and route, ing nothing for this place! What kind of person you Ruhullah Mehdi called Rizvi a servant of Sangh. around City suburbs.” the spokesperson said. are?’These words sparked the fire inside me and “I don’t believe in Takfir, but this person, Wasim Ex-Legislators The spokesman said the board will also en- strengthened my will.” Sticky Bombs (not) Rizvi has brazenly let his belief known and role in steering the erstwhile state out of the current able live telecast of morning and evening ‘Aarti’ Today, he may be willing to play his part in the that such bombs are a threat only because the his belief is absolutely not that of a Muslim. He is a “political impasse”. (prayers) for devotees across the globe. sanctum up-gradation, but he faces the hitch in the magnet it contains can be fixed with any vehicle known servant of Sangh and I suggest he should be “We cannot be mute spectators to the current situ- “The live telecast is a tool for virtual ‘Darshan’ form of hierarchy of permissions. or metal surface. left alone,” he tweeted. ation. Instead, we will be reaching out to the masses for those who are unable to undertake the arduous “Unfortunately, I am not able to do this because “This is a ploy to target private vehicles, or se- and administration in an attempt to bridge the gap Yatra,” he said, adding the pilgrims can download of the bureaucracy,” he says. “There are too many curity forces vehicle or for that matter any aban- Have Filed between the government and the people,” the state- He said the party will ensure strict action against the ‘Shri Amarnathji Yatra’ App available on the hurdles and obstacles. You can’t cross and convince doned vehicle in the busy places. We will ensure to ment issued under the banner of the ex-legislators those who are involved in hurting the religious Google play store to get real time information about the municipality in Srinagar, keep aside talking to prevent such attacks and the threat that exits will council said. sentiments of any community and nobody will be the Yatra and for availing several services online. the tourism department.” be faced by the police and other agencies,” he said. It said the council discussed the current political, so- allowed to speak against any community or their Further, the spokesman said the board is is- “But,” he resumes, “I am hopeful that I shall get this “Extra vigil is being maintained to prevent IED cial and economic situation prevailing in Jammu and holy book. The party has sought FIR against Rizvi. suing silver coins of 5 gm and 10 gm denomi- chance to serve my motherland. Just one ray and I shall attacks as evident the last week’s development Kashmir and was of the opinion that the current impasse “We have filed a complaint and want the ac- nation through the Metal and Mineral Trading immediately capitalize it. I have to do it because I owe where in two modules of Lashkar-e-Toiba and on the restoration of a political process has only added to cused to be dealt with strictly so that no one will Corporation (MMTC) which would be sold to the it to My Kashmir,” he concludes with sparkling eyes. Jaish-e-Muhammad were busted in Awantipore in the miseries of the general masses. Ensuring be allowed to interfere or make the remarks that pilgrims at the cave shrine and at the offices of the Pulwama in which a IED material was recovered It sought intervention of the Lt Governor to im- Three Deaths, would hurt the sentiments of any particular com- board during the Yatra. and a person who had agreed to carry Lethpora, press upon the Union government for resumption two were residents of Kashmir Valley while one munity,” Bhat said while appealing the people to KASHMIR In Capital Victory Of Pulwama like vehicle IED explosion,” he added. of political process, the statement said. was from Jammu division. With these deaths, the maintain communal harmony as displayed from brother, just took it to the next level as we started The DGP also said that the large IEDs weighing The meeting was attended by former ministers overall toll in J&K has risen to 1974—730 in Jammu and time to time. having international clients, while our father main- over 7 kgs were recovered recently, security grid is Ram Paul, Jagjivan Lal and Haji Nissar, former MLA 1244 in Valley. About the fresh 99 cases of Covid-19, Cong In Pertinently, the party also staged a protest at its ly focused on expanding the business in India only.” working hard to foil all such bids by the militants. Gul Rafiquee and ex-MLCs Kashmira Singh, Brij officials said Kashmir Valley reported 75 while the re- office in Srinagar here and chanted slogans against However, moving to a distant land with the About the Sopore grenade attack, the DGP said Mohan Sharma, B L Bhat, Depinder Kour, Iqbal Butt maining 24 were detected in Jammu division. Assembly Waseem Rizvi. During the protest, the party lead- hope of establishing the heritage of the forefa- that the attack can be on anyone and it’s not the and Firdous Tak. Giving district-wise details, the officials said ers and workers demanded strict action against ther may appear to be quite inspirational, but, for first one that has come up. “The participants observed that a delay by the that Srinagar reported 42, Baramulla 12, Budgam 6, him— (KNO) Union government in restoring the democratic Miftah Shaw, it was never a cold morning breeze. Pulwama 2, Anantnag 4, Bandipora 2, Ganderbal 2, To a question about the Amarnath Yatra, the “In the beginning, it was very tough to meet the DGP said that all the security arrangements are in Questioning Qur’an’s political system in Jammu and Kashmir creates an Kulgam 2, Shopian 3, Jammu 14, Samba 2, Poonch adverse effect and negates the very purpose of a two ends,” he said.“We had around 1500 artisans and Udhampur one each new cases of coronavirus. place and whatever more is required will be done. Maulana Muhammad Abbas Ansari termed at that time in Kashmir.” “Extra forces will be deployed and we will ensure Wasim as a corrupt and satanic tool and said that federal structure,” the statement said. Moreover, they said, 102 more patients have recov- The participants said the political leadership, be With no work in the valley, and tiring efforts to ered and were discharged from various hospitals—11 foolproof security for the upcoming annual pil- the Holy Quran is safe and pure from all kinds gain grounds in Delhi, the Shaw son had to pay his grimage of Amarnath,” he said. of changes and alterations and distortions and it from regional or national parties, have sacrificed from Jammu Division and 91 from Kashmir Valley. and given their blood to nurture political democrat- huge workforce despite very little earning. On Pakistan’s involvement in promoting narco- shortcomings. “This continued till 1996,”Miftah remembers 7 OGWs Held militancy in Kashmir, he said that they’re always He said that the “accursed Wasim, who was ic space in the trouble-torn Jammu and Kashmir. Friday, a police officer said Saturday. He said that “In the absence of a public representative gov- with a stressed look. up to disturb the situation. fed on the filth was trying such vicious tactics to This level of hardworking, however, was meant two hand grenades and 105 rounds of ammunition “We have always failed their attempts and it will please his masters and divert attention from the ernment, the masses were facing several problems were recovered from their possession. and programmes and policies were being made in to bring success and it did the same in the form continue in times to come. “Many cases have come Waqf Board scam”. Ansari said that even hundreds of multiple outlets under the banner of Shaw A case Fir no 40/2021 U/S 7/25 Arms Act 18, up in last year and this year as well but the investi- of Wasim Rizvis could not delete a single surah or a cozy official spaces of the civil secretariat. There is 20,13,33,38 ULAP Act has been registered against a complete gap between the administration and Brothers at various locations in Delhi, such as gation is much strengthened and these cases have verse of the Holy Qur’an. Hotel Le Meridian, Barakhamba road, and finally in the arrested persons in police station Shopian. been forwarded to National Investigation Agency Maulana Ansari said that all sects of Muslims are general masses,” the statement said. It alleged that the people are running from pillar Defense colony in 2001. Blaze Leaves Three (NIA) where the links between militants and narco the believers of one Qur’an, copies of which are in Not more than 20 minutes into the conversation, trade were found”, the DGP said. every Muslims home. to post to get their grievances and issues redressed tenders were rushed to the spot and after hectic but only to be turned away. Miftah Shaw goes to meet an awaited client and efforts the blaze was brought under control. The DGP said that there are 200 militants active On the other hand, Maulana Masroor Abbas comes back only after an hour of extensive dealing. in Jammu and Kashmir. Ansari also condemned Waseem Rizvi and said “The prevailing system needs to be immedi- An official said that till the fire was brought un- ately checked”, the meeting resolved and urged “There is more professionalism here,” he says with der control three families were rendered homeless “I am hopeful the number will reduce more,” he that Waseem was making unholy attempts to di- a warm smile while resuming the conversation.“But said. The DGP said that on launch pads across the vide the Muslim Ummah at the behest of his mas- the Lt Governor to personally check the system and property worth lakh got perished. which was proving “detrimental for the interest” in Kashmir, people are more laid back.” “However, no loss of human life was reported in LoC, the number of militants ready to sneak in is ters. Masroor questioned Waseem Rizvi’s creden- However, he believes the situation is changing, about 250. (KNO) tials saying “for a person who does not even know of Jammu and Kashmir and the government. the incident,” he added. One of the participants said the former legisla- and now, he sees a promising Kashmir youth who Meanwhile, a police official said that they have how to read a Quranic alphabet, raising sinister is more serious about the business. Kashmir Outraged fingers on the verses of the Holy book is evident tors are coming together for the larger interest of taken cognizance of the matter. against the former Rizvi who is enjoying the Apart from that, Miftah Shaw also points the dif- that he is doing all this to please his masters”. Jammu and Kashmir. 5 ‘Gamblers’ backing of UP government, reports said. Carrying ‘’It is the need of the hour for the political lead- ference in exposure one receives in the two places. Masroor Ansari said that Wasim Rizvi has noth- spokesperson said Saturday. Besides playing placards and banners that read “Put Wasim Rizvi ership of all parties to raise above their party “Delhi receives people from all across the world. ing to do with the Shia school of thought and the cards, he said, 4 mobile phones and a cash amount in jail,” “Wasim Rizvi is anti-Islam,” the protesters ideologies and contribute to take out Jammu and This exposure that you receive here is just perfect Shia community has already thrown him out. of Rs 9020 were also recovered from the posses- demanded arrest of the controversial politician for Kashmir from the prevailing situation,’’ the leader to become a professional businessman,” he claims. sion of the accused. hurting sentiments of Muslims. 2 SPOs Injured said, asking not to be named. Coming to establishing the brand in the capital, “They have been arrested and shifted to Police The protesters said that Rizvi’s aim was to create spokesperson said. In the surprise grenade at- Annual Amarnath Miftah Shaw credits his family’s love for labour mot- a wedge between the Muslims by filing the appeal tack, he said, two policemen Mohammad Afzal to, quality and honesty for the niche and the name. Station where they remain in custody. Accordingly, called off mid-way due to a “terror threat” on in Supreme Court. and Azad Ahmad received minor injuries. Both the “Selling the right things to the right people, has a case FIR No. 48/2021 under relevant sections of August 2, three days before the Centre revoked “We have assembled here to register our protest injured officials have been evacuated to nearby always been our motive,” the scion continues amid law has been registered and investigation has been provisions of Article 370 and divided the state in to against accursed Rizvi, who wounded the religious hospital for the treatment of their injuries,” the the din of Delhi. initiated,” he added. two union territories. sentiments of billions of Muslims across the world. spokesperson said. “We spend a good amount on research and de- In 2019, over 3.42 lakh pilgrims visited the IAF Airlifts 381 We want the government to act tough against such He further said that a case has been registered in velopment. We bring masterpieces to the market. Hindu cave shrine, housing the naturally formed The IAF operates C-17, C-130 and an-32 aircraft radical elements, who always stoke controversy this regard under relevant sections of law. If we say something, it means and, it has to. So by ice-shivlinga, while the highest number of over regularly to airlift stranded passengers between through his blasphemy acts,” they said. “Investigation is in progress and officers con- maintaining the quality and building trust through 3.52 lakh pilgrims paid their obeisance at the Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh in view of the clo- They appealed to the Supreme Court of India to tinue to work to establish the full circumstances of this quality, we have been here for the last 30 years.” shrine in 2015. sure of the 434-km Srinagar-Leh national highway dismiss the plea seeking amendments in the holy this crime. Area has been cordoned and search in While his Delhi years have largely remained cor- As many as 3.20 lakh offered their prayers at the owing to heavy snowfall in December last year. Quran whose authenticity, they said, has never the area is going on,” he adde dial, cultural barrier has always tested him. Much shrine in 2016, 2.60 lakh in 2017 and 2.85 lakh in The highway was reopened on February 28 but the been challenged since the past 1400 years. of this comes from his strong sense of belonging- Wildlife Board 2018, the officials said. fresh snowfall early this week again forced its closure. “We appeal the every sect of Muslims to be united ness—something he terms quite a Kashmiri thing. the Conservation Reserve,” reads agenda note of Keeping in view the safety and security of the Thousands of passengers were airlifted by the IAF and do not sway into emotions, we also appeal the But apart from these social adjustment reali- the meeting. pilgrims, the board has decided that the yatra this since the commencement of the Kargil courier service government to arrest Rizvi and punish him for at- ties, Miftah Shaw today appears a blend of calm- The NBWL, according to minutes of the meeting year would commence simultaneously from both between the two union territories in January. (PTI) tempting to create communal discord,” they added ness and concern. After spending 30 scorching circulated on March 8, cleared the project subject the routes -- the tradi- Meanwhile, anger has started brewing across the to certain conditions including that the user agen- tional 46-km Pahalgam Valley against Rizvi, who faces nearly a dozen cases cy shall abide by all the directions of the Supreme track in Anantnag dis- for corruption, forgery and cheating and is accused Court, provisions of WildLife (Protection) Act, 1972, trict and 12-km Baltal of swindling Rs 70 crore Shia Waqf Board Funds. directions of the Ministry of Environment, Forest in Ganderbal district on In a statement issued here, Jammu and Kashmir and Climate Change and orders of the government June 28, the auspicious Mutahida Majlis-e-Ulema (MMU) headed by in- of Jammu & Kashmir in this regard. Hindu day of ‘Ashaad carcerated Hurriyat Conference chairman Mirwaiz The Shahpur Kandi dam project is located on the Chaturthi’, an official Umar Farooq strongly condemned the mischievous Ravi river in Pathankot district. Once completed, the spokesperson said. and malicious agenda of Rizvi , by filing a petition project will generate electricity of upto 206 mega- “This year’s Yatra will in the Supreme Court of India against some verses watt and provide irrigation to Punjab (5,000 hect- be held as per COVID-19 of the holy Qur’an. ares) and Jammu and Kashmir (32,173 hectares). SOPs developed by the “This move is deliberate, aimed at provok- A bilateral agreement was signed between gov- government. No person ing Muslims and feeding into the agenda of ernments of Punjab and J&K in 1979 on the project. below the age of 13 years Islamophobes hostile to Islam and full of hatred,” As per the agreement, construction of Ranjit Sagar and above the age of 75 an MMU spokesperson said. Dam (Thein Dam) and Shahpurkandi dam was to years will be permitted The clerics’ body said that the holy Qur’an is the be taken up by Punjab government. to undertake the pilgrim- final word revealed by Allah Almighty and every The project was approved by the Union govern- age,” he said. single word has and will remain unchanged till the ment as a national project in 2008. The work on the The spokesperson said Day of Judgment. They said that the holy scrip- project started in 2013 but it was stopped in 2014 the board also decided to tures revealed by Allah including the Quran are due to disagreement between J&K and Punjab. enhance the daily route- sacred and it is beyond the power of any human In September 2018, both the sides signed a fresh wise pilgrims ceiling being or agency to change a single word or to make pact to restart work on Rs 2793 crore project. (KNO) from 7,500 per day per any change(s) to it Rains Relent, Fresh route to 10,000, exclud- “By such mischief, people like Rizvi seek public- Kokernag, also in south Kashmir, recorded a low ing yatris who would ity, and score brownie points to get close to the of 2.1 degree Celsius against 3.0 degree Celsius on travel by helicopters. power corridors,” the MMU spokesperson said, the previous night while it received 21.2mm rain. One of the highlights adding “Qur’an does not preach violence or hatred The minimum temperature settled at minus 0.3 of this year’s yatra would against anyone. It is the fountainhead that pro- degree Celsius in Kupwara against minus 0.7 de- be the introduction of motes humanity, love, unity and harmony,” gree Celsius on the previous night while the north free of cost battery car The religious amalgam appealed to people to Kashmir district received 15.2mm rain including service up and down of not resort to violence over the obnoxiousness of 2cm snowfall, the official said. the 2.75-km-long Baltal Rizvi, which he and his masters would be antici- Gulmarg, the world famous skiing resort, re- to Domel stretch, the pating to further their agenda. ceived 9.4mm of rain in last 24 hours. In past spokesperson said. “Instead pledge to follow the teachings of the 5 days, the famed tourist destination in north During the meeting, holy Qur’an in letter and spirit,” the MMU spokes- Kashmir received 105.1cm of snow. It recorded a the SASB also approved person said. minimum temperature of minus 4.4 degree Celsius the enhancement of 11 Sunday | 14.03.2021 Sports Jofra Archer Reveals Injury Two Olympic Probable Concern That Could Keep Him Away From Cricket For Sometime Kulgam Bags Top Athletes Fail NADA Dope Position In UT-Level U-14 Tests At IGP In Patiala Press Trust of India focus is solely the core Olympic prob- ables, who will be tested regularly. Carrom Tournament NEW DELHI: Two athletes, who This year we are not going to test are in contention for the Olympic anyone below senior national level,” Games, have failed dope tests con- he added. ducted at the Indian Grand Prix in The prohibited substance in ques- Patiala last month, the National Anti- tion is stimulant (energy-booster) Doping Agency’s Director General Methylhexan-2-amine which is in Navin Agarwal revealed on Saturday. the World Anti-Doping Agency’s list It is understood that one of the published in 2021. athletes is a high-profile female quar- As of now, the athlete in question ter-miler, who has won multiple gold has not been handed a provisional medals in the 4x400m relay event suspension but it is a given that she and was supposed to be a part of the and the other offender will have to Tokyo-bound team. However, neither appear before NADA’s Anti-Doping NADA nor the Athletics Federation of Disciplinary Panel (ADDP) and prove India have divulged any names. that the banned substance was inad- “I can’t comment about the names vertently taken. but yes, we had collected samples The sanction for this offence is ban during the Grand Prix in Patiala. between two to four years but the Press Trust of India "It's just the first game of the se- There are a couple of positive cases athlete has a chance to seek revoca- ries, there are still four other games but I can’t say anything beyond that,” tion of the suspension from Anti- AHMEDABAD: England pacer Jofra to go. They (India) are number two Agarwal told PTI on Saturday. Doping Appeals Panel (ADAP), the Archer said he needs to look after in the world for a reason so I don't “Since this is an Olympic year, our higher body of NADA. his troublesome elbow first before think we can get ahead of ourselves setting sights on his twin targets as yet. It was a good win and we'll of playing in the T20 World Cup in enjoy it," he said. ‘Will Continue To Bat With India and the Ashes Down Under. It was a sheer display of fine pace Observer News Service curing top position. The District Teams from Kulgam bagged the After missing two Tests in Eng- bowling in the Powerplay as the Youth Services and Sport Officer, first position, while Pulwama and land's 1-3 series defeat recently, the duo of Archer and Mark Wood con- RAMBAN: Inter-district, UT-level Dharmveer Singh informed that Jammu secured second and third Freedom, Only Need To Execute 25-year-old fiery pacer bounced back sistently bowled in 140kph-plus. Carrom competition for boys as many as 35 students from vari- positions respectively. Later, priz- strongly taking three for 23 to restrict The consistency worked as under 14 age group concluded ous districts of both the divisions es were also distributed amongst Plans Better,’ Says Shreyas Iyer India to a modest 124 for 7 in the first Wood blew away Shikhar Dhawan's here today with Kulgam team se- participated in the competition. the winners and participants. Press Trust of India I haven't made any changes, it is T20I at the Motera here on Friday. leg stump with a 148kph delivery. just the mindset, what the team "I need to take care of my elbow "I still try to cheer him, still to try AHMEDABAD: India's "play freely" requires and (I) batted according to first before I think about what is go- to wind him up a bit," said Archer, batting philosophy that skipper the situation," he said. ing to happen," Archer said in the known for their fiercely-guarded Virat Kohli has advocated won't "It was a challenging situation, we post-match interaction. pace rivalry. change despite the opening T20 had to keep playing the natural game "For me, in the immediate, I want "It was good to see the ball carry- debacle against England, the rap- and keep the scoreboard ticking irre- to get through this series and then I ing through and see the speed gun. India Needs Better Batting Effort From 'X idly-rising Shreyas Iyer said but spective of losing early wickets." will do everything in my power to Really exciting to see what he can acknowledged that it needs better Iyer, who captains Delhi Capitals make sure I'm going to the World do in the rest of the series. Factors' Hardik Pandya And Rishabh Pant execution in the coming games. in the IPL, said his experience of Cup and the Ashes." "I still try to out pace him but I India posted just 124 against playing in the league helped. Archer cleaned up KL Rahul in don't think I am in the best position Press Trust of India England in the first match here on "I have been in this situation the powerplay, and nearly took a to do it at the moment (elbow in- Friday , unable to cope with a very before, been there in IPL, it is not hat-trick in the death overs after jury)," he said in a lighter vein. AHMEDABAD: Left shaken by a disciplined pace bowling show by the first time. I knew I will get dismissing Hardik Pandya and Shar- On Friday, Eoin Morgan made a bunch of world-class operators, the the visitors, spearheaded by Jofra odd boundaries, and momentum dul Thakur to help England win by surprise move by handing the new Indian team's white-ball stars will be Archer and Mark Wood. England changes if a partnership (gets go- eight wickets and go one-up in the ball to leg-spinner Adil Rashid after aiming to put up an improved batting took just a little more than 15 overs ing). So from that point of view, five-match T20I series. winning the toss. effort in the second T20 International to overhaul the target. their bowlers bowled well. It was "I'm just glad to have helped in The gambit worked well as against England here on Sunday. Asked if India will need to step their day and kudos to them." the win. I'm just being honest, if I Rashid dismissed star India skipper It was India's first white-ball game away from the new batting philoso- Asked the reason behind play- get one wicket or three, the way I Virat Kohli for zero, his third duck in three months and the rustiness of phy of gong for the shots no matter ing three spinners, he said: "We bowl doesn't change. I think wickets following two in the Tests. some of the premier shorter format what the situation, Iyer said, "...it won't practised on this surface before the just depend on how lucky you are at "You just love to see it when a players like KL Rahul, Hardik Pan- change because if you see the batting match and when spinners were the time," he said. plan comes off. Rashid is a world- dya, and Yuzvendra Chahal's showed line up we have and the power-hit- bowling, it was stopping and turn- Archer further said they all are class bowler and can bowl any- in the first game in which the hosts ters down the line, we don't have to ing, very similar to the two-paced on the same page as far as the work- where...," Archer said. were clinically outplayed. change anything to be honest." wicket which we played on. The load management is concerned. "Kohli is obviously a dangerous One defeat is never the end of the "We have come with a plan and plan was to play three spinners, as "Obviously, I came to them (the batter and to see the back of him story and no critic can rule this Indian how you could use the depth of the at the start of his Australian sojourn. we have to execute as much as pos- that's our strength." medical team) during the Test se- early so many times is a real bonus. I team out of the series on the basis of crease, ride the bounce because there But Rohit's presence is very nec- sible because going into the world Talking about his thought pro- ries and said it's (my elbow) was think it probably might have damp- a singular performance especially be- was variable bounce at times, and hit essary at the top of the order and Cup we need to see to it that we tick cess when he came out to bat with not feeling right at the moment and ened their camp a little bit," he said. cause of its zeal to fight. the areas square of the wicket which even though no one is really talking all the boxes. This is a five-match se- the team struggling at 20-3, Iyer I didn't have to say it twice, they Archer said they were lucky with However, as skipper Virat Kohli talks others failed to do. about it, it's been long since the Indi- ries, so it is a perfect time to try dif- said: "I knew Rishabh was hitting automatically jumped on it and al- the toss as the conditions were slow. about players with X-factors doing the "It was just a below-par batting an skipper has had an impactful T20 ferent stuff and see what suits us," well, my thought was to just take ready started making plans. We are "I was excited to bowl first be- job, he would expect Rishabh Pant performance and England made us performance. He is too good a player he explained. singles. He was the dominator at the all on the same page." cause there was a bit of dew when and Pandya to do a bit more with their pay for it," Kohli had summed it up to miss out. The second T20 is scheduled to time and I decided I will play ball to England, who lost the Test se- we trained the other night. But get- explosive hitting, which should not aptly at the end of the match. The bowling department didn't held here on Sunday. ball before the spinners come on. " ries after winning the first Test in ting on top of the conditions gave us be confined to one audacious reverse The captain's acknowledgement of have enough runs on board to put The selectors picked IPL perform- "It worked pretty well for me. Chennai, are well aware of India's a little bit of an advantage. It was a scoop (Pant off Jofra Archer) or a falling Iyer's performance could well mean up a fight but whether one of the ers like Suryakumar Yadav, Ishan They bowled three overs of Adil resilience and Archer urged caution very good team performance on a ramp shot (Pandya off Ben Stokes). that the wait for Suryakumar Yadav three spinners can make way for a Kishan and Rahul Tewatia for the se- (Rasheed) and I was waiting for that after their convincing victory. slow wicket," he said. They are more than capable and might get a tad longer with only one tearaway quick like Navdeep Saini re- ries while the in-form Rishabh Pant one over. It was difficult to take on will be expected to give a far better middle-order slot available currently. mains to be seen. Perhaps Yuzvendra also made a return on the back of his the bowlers in the initial phase...we account of themselves, trying to play However, Kohli's propensity to Chahal could make way for Rahul Te- strong international performances kept losing wickets so obviously it more shots square of the wicket like change his playing XI at the drop of a watia, who may not be as crafty a leg in the past couple of months. didn't work out for us." West Indies Defeat Sri Lanka By Shreyas Iyer did during his innings of hat is well documented. break bowler but certainly a decent Asked if he is under any pres- Iyer said he is carrying the mo- 67 off 48 balls. While giving his team's oldest one with good batting prowess. sure to perform, Iyer said: "I am in mentum from his performance for 5 Wickets To Win ODI Series Both Pandya (19 off 21 balls) and member, Shikhar Dhawan, a couple Eoin Morgan, one among the more no sort of pressure to perform, I am Mumbai in the Vijay Hazare Trophy. Pant (21 off 23 balls) weren't able to of matches is perfectly understand- likeable international captains, has playing freely, happily and enjoying Asked if he has any message for gauge the pace of the track as Archer able but how long does he want to been provided a team that has its my innings." Mumbai ahead of their final against and Mark Wood bowled fast and persist with the left-hander, who bases covered with 12 players plying Iyer came out to bat at number Uttar Pradesh on Sunday, Iyer said: straight denying them any width for looked completely out of sorts during their trade in the IPL. five after Pant was promoted in the "Mumbai doesn't have to change the cut shot. The extra bounce also his 4 off 12 balls. Unless something really goes wrong, batting order. He said, batting posi- anything and obviously Prithvi didn't allow them to drive on the up. Rohit Sharma, as per Kohli, is this England team is a contender to win tion is not his concern. Shaw is in such good form, his "The wicket didn't allow you to rested for a couple of matches having the T20 World Cup trophy in October "Coming into Indian team, you mindset is on point now. hit the kind of shots you wanted to. played 6 consecutive Test matches this year with way too many power- have to be flexible with which bat- "I spoke to him also. I told him not to Shreyas' innings was an example of along with 14 days of hard quarantine house performers. Match Starts at 7 pm. ting position you will be batting. listen to anybody and play his game." Premier League Legend From Squash Courts To Harvard, India's

Agencies Pooran went down on one knee to Alan Shearer Impressed By No. 1 Junior Player Amira Singh Is An Ace strike a superb cover drive for four Press Trust of India NORTH POINT: A 192-run opening from Pradeep's second ball, putting Manvir, Colaco and Vignesh stand between Evin Lewis and Shai the West Indies five runs from victory. NEW DELHI: Like in Indian basket- Hope and cool finishing by Nicho- Pradeep bowled a full toss which Press Trust of India ball, there are 'Singh Sisters' in the las Pooran steered the West Indies Pooran sliced behind point for four, country's squash fraternity too, where to a five-wicket win over Sri Lanka and another full toss which the NEW DELHI: English Premier 18-year-old Amira and her 13-year- in the second one-day cricket in- batsman chipped into the leg side League's all-time record goal-scorer old sister Anahat are top ranked ju- ternational. The West Indies also for the winning run. Alan Shearer is impressed by the niors in their respective categories. earned a winning 2-0 lead in the "You could say (it was too close performances of Manvir Singh, Liston If that wasn't enough, Amira, three-match series. for comfort)," Pollard said. "But at Colaco, and Vignesh Dakshinamurthy a student of British School in Lewis made 103 and Hope 84 to the end of the day we take the win. in the ongoing Indian Super League. Chanakyapuri, will be flying to Bos- set the strong foundation that al- The guys batted well. He has included the three Indian ton this year to study economics lowed the West Indies to overtake Sri "Evin scored a hundred and in youngsters in a combined list of his and pursue her passion at the pres- Lanka's 273-8 with two balls to spare. the dressing room we asked him for top 10 goals scored across the ISL and tigious Harvard University. A middle order slump which saw a hundred. It was nice to see Pooran Premier League this season. But will India's junior No. 1 (U-19) the home side slip to 233-4 when finishing off the game and it was a The three players find themselves be able to strike a balance between captain Kieron Pollard was out in total team effort." alongside global superstars Mo- studying economics at the Harvard the 46th over put late pressure on Sri Lanka batted first after win- hamed Salah and Harry Kane in a list and play the game at the highest the West Indies. ning the toss and slumped to 50-3 prepared by Shearer while speaking level? 'That's what her aim is. The youngsters to treat academics as sec- hilarating, the younger sister Anahat But Pooran made an unbeaten in the ninth over. to the common host broadcaster of inclusions from ISL. In Shearer's list of current world No. 1 Ali Farag of Egypt ondary but for Amira's parents, lawyer herself isn't doing too badly either, 35 from 38 balls to steer his team Danushka Gunathilaka's luck both leagues. top five ISL goals, he ranked Bright on graduated from the Harvard with a father Gursharan Singh and business- considering she's just into her teens. home in the final over in the West turned and his 96 from 96 balls led Sri Shearer, who scored 260 goals in top followed by Hooper, Vignesh, Lis- degree in mechanical engineering. woman mother Tani, it was always 'She was a good badminton player Indies' highest successful ODI run Lanka's recovery. Gunathilaka seemed 441 Premier League appearances, ton, and Manvir respectively. Harvard University has an excellent about striking the right balance. but when she saw my elder daughter chase against Sri Lanka. to have been wronged when he was was left impressed by Manvir's goal England captain Harry Kane's goal squash team along with some of the 'She has studied as much as she doing well in squash, she also picked The West Indies came to the 48th given out for obstructing the field in for ATK Mohun Bagan against Odi- for Tottenham Hotspur and Liver- best coaches. It will help her (Amira) has trained. I can tell you that a cou- up the game,' the mother said about over needing 31 runs from 18 balls. the first ODI which the West Indies sha FC last month. He also remarked pool forward Mohamed Salah's goal grow as a player,' mother Tani Vadeh- ple of years back when she was hav- her younger daughter, who is now Fabian Allen hit a six from the first won by eight wickets. He batted su- defender Vignesh Dakshinamurthy's led the additions from the Premier ra Singh told PTI on Saturday. ing her board exams and the Indian India No. 1 in the U-15 category. ball from Nuwan Pradeep to eat into perbly on Friday, re-establishing the volleyed-effort against Hyderabad as League. Leicester City playmaker 'She was always good in academ- junior team trials was being held at Anahat has been the national the deficit but was out next ball, Sri Lanka innings in a partnership of "magnificent". James Maddison and West Ham ics and was able to balance both. That Noida, she would write her board champion twice and won around leaving the match still in the balance. exactly 100 for the fourth wicket with Both Vignesh and Manvir feature United duo Manuel Lanzini and Se- was also one of the reasons that the papers and then rush off to the trials 50 tournaments but her biggest Pooran hit a four from the next Dinesh Chandimal, who made 71. in ISL season 7's final on Saturday bastien Haller's goals completed the university selected her,' she added. and managed that with only three accomplishments in a short span delivery to ease some of the pres- A quick-fire innings of 47 from 31 evening as Mumbai City FC face ATK list prepared by Shearer. Amira has represented India at hours of sleep,' the mother recalled. would certainly be winning gold sure on the home side and the West balls by Winandu Hasaranga lifted Mohun Bagan at the Fatorda Stadium Meanwhile, former Ireland striker the Asian and World Junior Cham- Squash is still not an Olympic and silver at the acclaimed British Indies was in a stronger position Sri Lanka to a competitive total. in Margao, Goa. and player-cum-interim head coach pionship and was a member of the sport but the likes of Saurav Ghosal, Junior Open in 2019 and 2020. when Pradeep's over conceded 18 "In our batting, we lost a couple Colaco was also named in the list. of ATK, Robbie Keane passed on his bronze medal-winning team at the Joshna Chinappa and Dipika Pallikal The sisters get a lot of good feed- runs, leaving 13 runs to be scored of wickets in the early part but we The Hyderabad FC forward recently best wishes to ATK Mohun Bagan. continental event. have had a lot of success at the Asiad back about how the game is at the from the last 12 balls. recovered," Sri Lanka captain Di- received a call-up for the Indian team "I will definitely be watching ATK Her most distinguished interna- and Commonwealth Games. top level from former India player Dushmantha Chameera bowled nush Karunaratne said. camp later this month. Mohun Bagan and rooting for them in tional performance is her bronze 'That's the target we have set for and world doubles runners-up Rit- a tight 49th over, conceding only "Unfortunately those two bats- Kerala Blaster's Gary Hooper's the ISL final from my home in Dublin. medal-winning performance at the her. To represent India at the CWG wick Bhattacharya. four runs, and the West Indies came men who got runs today couldn't go long-range volleyed goal against ATK The principal owner, Sanjiv Goenka Scottish Open Junior Championship and Asian Games in the future,' They train at the Siri Fort and also to the last over still needing nine on to a big one." Mohun Bagan and SC East Bengal's is a great boss to have and we have In Edinburgh in December, 2019, be- Singh said. at Vasant Kunj under Amjad Khan runs to win. The final ODI is at the same ven- Bright Enobakhare's goal cutting past remained great friends ever since our fore the COVID-19 pandemic broke. While Amira will be starting a new and former top national level player The first ball was a dot ball but ue on Sunday. four FC Goa defenders capped off the association in ISL," said Keane. In India, sports often forces talented journey which promises to be ex- Gaurav Nandrajog. Outpost Sunday | 14.03.2021 12 Not Wearing Mask Properly West Bengal Elections Physics, Chemistry, Maths Will In Flight? Deboard Such Former Union Minister Remain Important Subjects Passengers, DGCA Tells Airlines Yashwant Sinha Joins TMC, For Engineering: AICTE Press Trust of India "On board the aircraft, in case hysics, chemistry and mathe- 2021-22 has been changed to re- any passenger does not adhere to matics will continue to be im- move the restrictions of the previ- eeking to ensure strict adher- wearing a mask properly even after Says Democracy is in Peril Pportant subjects in engineer- ous rules in case there are states or ence to COVID-19 protocols by repeated warnings, he/she should ing courses and it is not mandatory universities that want to open up Sair travellers, aviation regula- be de-boarded, if need be, before for state government or institutions "on the lines of the NEP". tor DGCA on Saturday asked air- departure," the circular said. to offer these courses to students "There was a very classic case, lines to deboard passengers who "In the case of any passenger on who have not studied them in class which came up this year during do not wear their mask "properly" board an aircraft refusing to wear 12, the AICTE said on Friday. admission into an agricultural en- despite repeated warnings. a mask or violates the 'COVID-19 Addressing a press conference, gineering or agricultural technol- Also, the watchdog has directed Protocol for passengers' even af- AICTE chairperson Anil Sahas- ogy course where physics, chemis- airlines to treat a passenger as ter repeated warnings, during the rabudhe also said students opting try and maths (PCM) is mandatory. "unruly" in case the person vio- course of the flight, such passen- for streams like biotechnology, Now, in open schooling and the lates the protocols. gers may be treated as 'Unruly' textile or agriculture engineering CBSE, there are subjects like agri- The latest directives come passengers, as per the DGCA. will have an option to not study cultural chemistry. However, these against the backdrop of the rising The procedure in respect of these subjects in class 12. institutes are only accepting pure number of coronavirus cases in handling such unruly passengers The clarification by Sahasrabud- chemistry," said Sahasrabudhe, certain parts of the country even will be followed by the airline he came following news reports while highlighting the importance about physics and mathematics of multidisciplinary approach. no longer being compulsory for However, the chairperson re- studying engineering as per the iterated that it is not mandatory approval handbook for 2021-22 is- for states or institutions to change sued by the AICTE. their current mandatory prefer- "Physics, chemistry and math- ence of PCM for admission to engi- ematics will continue to be impor- neering courses. tant subjects for certain streams of "While opening up the window, engineering like mechanical engi- it is not mandatory for any of the neering; it's not that these subjects states or universities that they Press Trust of India strange situation. The values bothered. will lose their relevance. However, must admit students from any of and principles we gave so much The veteran politician ob- for streams like textile engineering, the three courses... Universities and Kolkata: Former Union min- importance, the founding prin- served it is a serious fight today, agriculture or may be biotechnol- the state governments may con- ister Yashwant Sinha, a bitter ciples of our Republic are not not merely to win elections but ogy, students will have an option tinue to have the same three sub- critic of Prime Minister Narendra being followed. The farmers of to save the Republic. of not studying the three subjects jects of maths, physics and chem- Modi regime, on Saturday joined the country are sitting near Delhi “Mamata had offered self in compulsorily in class 12 and make istry as mandatory. This is purely as domestic air traffic is improving. concerned as per the Civil Aviation Trinamool Congress days ahead for months but the government exchange for Kandahar hostages” up for them through bridge courses a window of opportunity, which is In a circular issued on Saturday, Requirement (CAR), it added. of the high- octane West Bengal doesn’t care. The ruling party has Sinha recalled during Kan- the Directorate General of Civil Avi- The circular said that the pas- assembly polls. Sinha, a senior only one objective – win elec- dahar hijack of Air India plane, ation (DGCA), has also directed the sengers will wear masks and BJP leader during Atal Bihari Va- tions by any means,” he said. when TMC was the coalition airport operators to ensure that the maintain social distancing norms jpayee rule, told reporters it was The senior politician pledged partner of the Vajpayee govern- passengers wear their mask and at all times during air travel, add- call of the hour to ensure TMC support to West Bengal Chief ment, Banerjee had volunteered maintain social distancing norms ing the mask shall not be moved win the assembly elections with Minister Mamata Banerjee in her at the cabinet meeting to go and at all times during air travel. below the nose except under ex- a thumping majority which will fight against the BJP. “TMC will meet the hijackers to secure re- The DGCA said it has been no- ceptional circumstances. herald defeat of Modi govern- win the polls by thumping ma- lease of hostages “as she is not ticed that some travellers under- Directing the CISF/ police per- ment in 2024 Lok Sabha polls and jority. But, we have to increase afraid for her life.” taking air journey do not adhere sonnel deployed at the entrance of save the country. the victory to another level,” he .@MamataOfficial had offered to "COVID-19 protocols", which the airport to ensure that no one is Sinha, who served in the cabi- said. to go to Kandahar in 1999 and essentially involve wearing of allowed to enter the airport with- net of former Prime Minister Atal “Present BJP believes in con- submit herself as a hostage for masks properly -- not below the out wearing a mask, it said that Bihari Vajpayee, had quit the quering people” terrorists in return for the lives nose, right from entering the de- chief airport security officer and saffron party in 2018 after hav- “(Gopal Krishna) Gokhale of passengers onboard the IC-814 parting airport to exiting from the other supervising officers must ing serious differences with the had famously said ‘What Ben- aircraft that was hijacked. You arriving airport. ensure this personally. present party leadership. His son gal thinks today, India thinks don't need a 56-inch chest to be Observing that some passengers In case any passenger found Jayant Sinha is the BJP MP from tomorrow’. Bengal should her- a patriot. later," Sahasrabudhe said. open, but not restricting, or forcing after entering the airport do not violating COVID-19 protocols Hazaribagh in Jharkhand. The ald changes. The win of TMC in He said he had about 45-min- In its revised rules aligned as or making it mandatory that any wear their mask properly and main- at the airport, they should be octagenarian leader had cam- West Bengal assembly polls will ute conversation with Banerjee per reforms proposed in the new three subjects can and should be tain social distance while being in handed over to security agencies paigned for TMC in the 2019 Lok ring in changes in 2024 general before joining the TMC. “The National Education Policy (NEP), allowed," said Sahasrabudhe. the airport, the regulator said that after proper warnings, the direc- Sabha polls. elections and defeat them (Modi- tipping point was the attack (in the technical regulator has given On offering engineering courses some passengers have been noticed tive said. Former Union Finance Min- Shah led BJP),” Sinha said. Nandigram) on Mamata Baner- a list of subjects: Physics, math- in mother tongue, the AICTE cited its not wearing their masks properly "If required, they may be dealt ister and the Minister of Exter- Observing that the BJP led by jee. When I spoke to her today, ematics, chemistry, computer survey recently where 42 per cent while on board the aircraft. as per law," the circular added. nal Affairs, Sri @YashwantSinha Atal Bihari Vajpayee was vastly she described the incident to me. science, electronics, information of the current second-, third- and today joined TMC. We are de- different from the saffron party This government can do anything technology, biology, informatics fourth-year engineering students lighted to have him with us in today, Sinha said, “Atal ji be- to win the election. The attack on practices, biotechnology, techni- said that they would prefer to pur- @mamataofficial’s fight to expel lieved in consensus. Now Modi Mamata Ji made me decide that I cal vocational subject, engineering sue their course in mother tongue AIADMK, DMK Have Drifted the communal forces from Ben- and Shah believe in crushing op- want to work with her,” he said graphics, business studies and en- had there been an opportunity. gal and India. posite opinion. Atal ji believed about the March 10 incident. trepreneurship. "No one is being forced. This is From Anna's Path: Owaisi Democracy under threat in taking people along, but the Sinha’s joining Trinamool Con- Students need to pass in any an opportunity created and not be- Speaking after joining TMC at present BJP regime believes in gress might not help it win votes, three subjects (from the list) with ing imposed. We have this misgiv- Press Trust of India While on the one hand, DMK's its office in Kolkata, the bureau- conquering people.” but his utterances against the BJP a minimum of 45 per cent marks ing that we all have to do our engi- ally claimed to be secular, on the crat-turned-politician, made “Atal ji believed in coalition, could lend weight to TMC’s of- in class 12 board examination to be neering in our mother tongue. But IMIM chief Asaduddin Owai- other, it supported the Centre on a scathing attack on Modi and now coalition partners are leav- fensive against the saffron party able to apply for admission in un- also think of those who wanted to si on Friday slammed the the "draconian" law. Union Home minister Amit Shah, ing BJP one after another,” he in the high- voltage Bengal polls. dergraduate courses in engineer- pursue in their mother tongue... Atwo Dravidian majors, DMK On the charge from some sec- observing that democracy is un- quipped. “We welcome Yashwant ing, according to the revised rules having deprived them of this op- and AIADMK, accusing them of de- tions that AMMK was the "B team der threat in the country under Sinha said migrant labourers Sinha to our party. His participa- of the All India Council for Techni- portunity till now? We conducted viating from their principles and of the BJP," Owaisi said Dhina- them. “Strength of the democra- were forced to come back home tion would strengthen our fight cal Education. a survey on students who are al- compromising for political gains. karan was politically mature to cy lies in the robustness of its in- on foot during the coronavirus- against the BJP in the coming "Universities will offer suitable ready in second, third and fourth In stark contrast to the two parties, respect leaders and minorities. stitutions, and all the institutions triggered lockdown while edu- elections,” TMC Lok Sabha party bridge courses such as mathemat- year. They have already learnt their T.T.V. Dhinakaran's Amma Makkal "His AMMK is the only party have been weakened systemati- cation, healthcare are also going leader Sudip Bandopadhyay said ics, physics, engineering drawing for science subjects in English. And, it Munntera Kazhagam (AMMK), with that can secure the interests of the cally,” Sinha said. through a rough phase but the earlier while welcoming Sinha to students coming from diverse back- is not the Hindi-speaking students, whom he has forged an alliance for poor and the minorities," he said. “The country is faced with government does not seem to be the party fold. grounds to achieve desired learning but majority students from Tamil the April 6 Tamil Nadu polls, was AIMIM is seeking to make its outcome of the programme," the Nadu said had they got an oppor- emerging as a viable political alterna- foray into Tamil Nadu and has AICTE provides in the Approval Pro- tunity, they would have studied in tive in Tamil Nadu, he said. joined the AMMK-led alliance cess Handbook 2021-22. Tamil. Second was in Hindi, third Addressing a well-attended from which it will be contesting After Kolkata, Farmer Leader Rakesh Tikait To According to Sahasrabudhe, the was Telugu, fourth was Marathi rally organised by the AMMK in three seats: Vaniyambadi, Krish- new Approval Process Handbook and fifth was Kannada," he stated. Chennai, sharing dais with Dhina- nagiri and Sankarapuram. Hold Mahapanchayat In West Bengal’s Nandigram karan, Owaisi said, "both the ruling Hitting out at the DMK, Owaisi AIADMK and the opposition DMK said "unfortunately, DMK lacks West Bengal Assembly Elec- West Bengal Chief Minis- this week to urge farmers to drifted from Anna's (late chief political courtesy and became the tions 2021: Days after urging ter Mamata Banerjee and BJP defeat the BJP in the West NEET 2021: Medical Entrance minister C.N. Annadurai) path". most arrogant party," recalling the farmers in West Bengal leader Suvendu Adhikari are Bengal Assembly elections, The present AIADMK, he said, the incident when the Dravidian to not support BJP in the up- contesting against each other but claimed he is not support- Exam To Be Held On August 1 was not the party that it was when party's minority wing invited him coming polls, Bharatiya Kisan in Nandigram. ing any political party. late chief minister J. Jayalalithaa to attend a conference in Chennai, Union (BKU) leader Rakesh Tikait, who is leading a Saying that the farmers Press Trust of India was at the helm. "The AIADMK that which he obliged and the party Tikait on Saturday said he is massive farmers’ protest are distressed, and election you see now is not the AIADMK later denied the meeting. visiting West Bengal’s Nan- against the three central ag- will be discussed with them, he National Eligibility cum of madam Jayalalithaa, who kept "If they do something like this digram today, where he will riculture laws at the Delhi-UP Tikait said he is not going to Entrance Test (NEET) for ad- away the BJP from entering Tamil to me, imagine what they can to hold a mahapanchayat (pub- border, was received in Kolka- West Bengal to seek votes. Tmission to undergraduate Nadu. The party has now become the common people," Owaisi said. lic meeting). ta by Trinamool MP Dola Sen. “I will go to Kolkata on medical courses will be conducted subservient to Modi," he alleged. Meanwhile, Dhinakaran re- Ahead of the upcoming West Tikait’s visit to Nandigram March 13. The clarion call for on August 1, the ministry of educa- Training his guns on the DMK, leased his party's manifesto for Bengal Assembly polls, Rakesh comes barely 3 days after a decisive struggle will come tion's national testing agency (NTA) Owaisi accused the party of duplic- the polls, at the rally. Tikait on Saturday urged peo- Mamata Banerjee sustained from Kolkata. We will talk to announced on Friday. ity in its claims of being secular. The promises include a "corrup- ple not to vote for the BJP and injuries to her foot, head and farmers there and urge them to "The NEET (UG), 2021, is going to "DMK leader M.K. Stalin tion-free Tamil Nadu," the "Amma accused the party of looting the chest when she was cam- defeat the BJP,” the BKU leader be conducted by NTA for admission an official notification. should explain if his party and Economic Revolution Scheme" that entire country. Tikait said this paigning in the constituency said. He was in Ballia to address to MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BSMS, BUMS Bulletin containing detailed in- ally Congress considered Shiv will provide jobs for one person in at a mahapanchayat (a public after filing her nomination a ‘Kisan Mahapanchayat’. and BHMS courses as per the rel- formation regarding the test, syl- Sena, which is in alliance with every household,various pro-indus- meeting) in Kolkata. The BKU papers. She had told report- Tikait said the farmers’ evant norms, guidelines and regu- labus, eligibility criteria for age, the Congress in Maharashtra, try initiatives, port management, leader’s agenda for Bengal visit ers that four-five unknown movement would continue and lations notified by the regulatory reservation, categorisation of seats, secular or communal," he asked. creation of additional Assembly con- includes discussing the issue of people pushed her and shut that he is ready to negotiate bodies concerned. examination fee, cities of examina- He also accused the Congress stituencies, better medical care for MSP and the three controver- the car door on her. with the central government. "The exam will be conducted in tion, state code will be available of backing the BJP government's the poor, sops to the farm sector, river sial farm laws with the farmers On Wednesday, Tikait had “If the Indian government talks, 11 languages, including Hindi and shortly when the submission of amendment to Unlawful Activi- inter-linking and a subsidy of Rs 100 of the state. said that he will go to Kolkata we will talk,” he added. English, through pen and paper the application form for NEET (UG) ties Prevention Act. for one LPG cylinder a month. mode on August 1," the NTA said in starts, it added. ECOSPORTS SE: Auto Wings Hyderpora Launches Special Ford Edition

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