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Widom Shelling Continues 2 Day Wet Spell In Kashmir From Today Along LoC No problem can be Press Trust Of India solved from the same Surface, Air Traffic Likely To Get Affected: MeT level of consciousness 34 LAKH JAMMU: Tension continues to that created it. rise along the Line of Control — Albert Einstein Domicile Certificates Highway Open (LoC) in Poonch district of Jammu For Srinagar To and Kashmir where Indian and Issued In J&K Till Jan 25 Pakistani troops exchanged gun- Jammu Traffic fire and mortars for the sixth con- Observer News Service secutive day Tuesday. The Pakistan Army opened ne way traffic will be heavy fire and shelled forward HC Quashes allowed on the 270-km posts along the LoC in several sec- PSA Slapped On Jammu-Srinagar high- tors of Poonch district on Tuesday,

File Photo: Abid Bhat O Jamaat Chief way subject to fair weather drawing retaliation from Indian Press Trust Of India barring Srinagar and and better road conditions, as troops, a defence spokesman said. SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Pahalgam, improved on the weather department has "At about 1445 hours, Pakistan Kashmir High Court has quashed SRINAGAR: The minimum Tuesday, even as the MET predicted another wet spell Army initiated unprovoked cease- the Public Safety Act slapped on temperature in Kashmir, Office forecast More On P10 across Kashmir, officials said fire violation by firing with small Jamaat-e-Islami chief Abdul Hamid Tuesday. According to a com- arms and intense shelling with Ganai saying the detention order muniqué by J&K traffic po- mortars along Line of Control was vitiated by “total non-applica- THERE'S VERY LESS CHANCES OF lice, only one way traffic shall (LoC) in Mankote sector in district tion of mind” by the detaining au- be allowed from Srinagar Poonch", he said. thority. A division bench of justices HEAVY precipitation in plains of J&K but Press Trust Of India lost their lives in 54 mili- heavy snowfall especially on higher reaches of towards More On P10 The Indian Army retaliated be- Sanjeev Kumar and Rajnesh Oswal tant attacks. fittingly, he said. on Monday set More On P10 SRINAGAR: The Jammu No pattern of selective J&K can't be ruled out either especially on February 3.” Pakistan troops also resorted to and Kashmir government targeting based on reli- shelling and firing in More On P10 Woman Delivers Baby has issued almost 34 lakh gion can be established, In Army Vehicle domicile certificates across he said in written reply to From 1 Million To 84 Thousand the Union territory till a question. Ex Excise SRINAGAR: The joy of Gulam January 25, Lok Sabha was "The Government of Commissioner Rabani, a casual labourer in North informed on Tuesday. Jammu and Kashmir has Faces Graft Charges Tourist Arrivals Nosedived After August 2019 Kashmir’s Kupwara district, knew Union Minister of State reported that up to January no bounds when he finally cuddled for Home G Kishan Reddy 25, 2021, a total of 33,80,234 Observer News Service Press Trust Of India his baby girl who was born in an also said that since the domicile certificates have Army vehicle in adverse weather, abrogation of Article 370 been issued in Jammu and SRINAGAR: The anti-corruption NEW DELHI: Tourist arrivals officials said here on Tuesday. and bifurcation of Jammu Kashmir," he said. bureau (ACB) on Tuesday filed a in Jammu & Kashmir have wit- The child was born on Monday and Kashmir into Union Reddy said as Jammu case against a former excise com- nessed a steep decline as a mere when the mother was being shifted Territories in August 2019, and Kashmir is battling missioner for amassing wealth 84,000 tourists visited Kashmir to a hospital for delivery in the Army a total of 58 civilians have the menace More On P10 “grossly disproportionate” to his in the 18 months as against over vehicle, they said. The Army, which known sources of income. one million tourists who visited often provides relief More On P10 Mohammad Javed Khan, the Kashmir valley in 2010-13 then Excise Commissioner, J&K In a written reply to a que- J&K Admin was booked by the anti-graft ry in Rajya Sabha, Tourism Issues SOPs For Security Expenditure body on the basis of a prelimi- Minister Prahlad Patel informed Cinemas, Theatres nary enquiry that he has ac- Parliament on Tuesday that cumulated huge assets, both 84,326 tourists visited Kashmir JAMMU: A day after allowing immovable and movable prop- since August 5, 2019 while cinema halls and theatres to oper- In J&K All Time High File Photo: Abid Bhat erties in his own name, and in 87,94,837 visited Jammu and ate at full capacity, the Jammu and 370 and sliced the erstwhile the name of his wife and other 1,00931 tourists visited Ladakh. since August 2019 is 76,80,775. or limited autonomy, grant- Kashmir administration on Tuesday Centre Pumped Rs State of J&K into two Union family members within J&K The total number of pilgrims/ On August 5, 2019, the Centre ed under Article 370 of the issued fresh guidelines on preven- 1267 Cr Post Art-370 Territories—J&K and Ladakh. and outside J&K, More On P10 tourists who visited Jammu revoked the special status, Constitution More On P10 tive measures to contain the spread Abrogation: MHA Union Minister of State for of COVID-19 like noting the contact Home Affairs G K Reddy in a numbers of the audience and fre- Agencies written reply to a query raised quent sanitisation More On P10 by BJP MP Jugal Kishore in the SRINAGAR: The Union Ministry Parliament said: “During the fi- Brain Dead Teen of Home Affairs (MHA) Tuesday nancial year of year 2019-2020, Saves Four Lives revealed that the annual secu- Rs 1267 crore were released as rity related expenditure (SRE) under the SRE (Police).” JAIPUR: Four people got a new for the J&K was Rs 1267 crore— The reply further reads that lease of life after the family of a highest ever since the killing of in addition, the MHA also re- 14-year-old boy, declared brain-dead top Hizbul Mujahideen com- leased Rs 40.20 crore for the after suffering critical injuries in a mander Burhan Wani in 2016. modernization of J&K police road accident, decided to donate his The highest ever figure of for the same period i.e. 2019- vital organs, an official said. SRE also coincided with the 2020. “Modernisation of the Dr Sudhir Bhandari, the principal of financial year of 2019-20, police force is an ongoing pro- Sawai Mansingh Medical College on the year when Centre an- cess,” the reply states. Tuesday said with More On P10 nounced scrapping the article Figures reveal More On P10

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How the name is written erateG the names of points of interest language users, we've introduced an in these scripts is largely driven by its inal haemorrhaging, were associated with those people with low vitamin C plasma levels the daily newspaper . erateG the names of points of interest language users, we've introduced an in these scripts is largely driven by its (POIs) to 10 prominent local languages, updated automatic transliteration sys- pronunciation. low vitamin C levels in the bloodstream. helped to reverse these bleeding issues. Sd/- Assistant Regional Transport officer Budgam(POIs) toKashmir 10 prominent local languages, updated automatic transliteration sys- pronunciation. making it easier for Indian language tem that enables us to deliver more For example, NIT written in Hindi "When you see your gums bleed, the The researcher recommends people at- No. ARTO/ BUDGAM.2397 Dated 02/02/2021 making it easier for IndianOFFICE language OF THE tem that enables us to deliver more For example, NIT written in Hindi users to find the things they look for accurate results when users search is pronounced "en-aye-tee", not as the first thing you should think about is not, I tempt to keep an eye on their vitamin C users to find the things they look for accurate results when users search is pronounced "en-aye-tee", not as the at Maps. ASSISTANT REGIONALfor POIs inSRINAGAR their preferred language," English MUNICIPAL word "nit". should brush more. You should try to fig- intake through incorporation of non-pro- at Maps. for POIs in their preferred language," English word "nit". This new feature will enable mil- Cibu Johny, Software Engineer, Google Therefore, by understanding that ure out why your gums are bleeding. And cessed foods such as kale, peppers or kiwis OFFICE OF THE ASSISTANT REGIONALThis new featureTRANSPORT will enable milOFFICER- Cibu Johny, Software Engineer, Google Therefore, by understanding that lions to issue queries in their own lan- Maps, said in a statement. NIT is a common acronym from the vitamin C deficiency is one possible rea- into your diet, and if you can't find palatable lions to issue queries in their own lan- Maps, said in a statement. NIT is a common acronym from the TRANSPORT OFFICER BUDGAM KASHMIRguage and find informationBUDGAM on KASHMIR Maps "In a country where names of es- region, Maps can derive the correct son," said lead author Philippe Hujoel from foods rich in vitamin C to consider a supple- guage and find information on Maps "In a country where names of es- region, Maps can derive the correct such as restaurants, petrol pumps, hos- tablishments are writtenCORPORATION with words transliteration. NOTICE such as restaurants, petrol pumps,NOTICE hos- tablishments are written with words transliteration. the University of Washington in the US. ment of about 100 to 200 milligrams a day. Where a application for trans- pitals, grocery stores, banks, bus stops, from multiple languages and acro- In the past when Maps could not pitals, grocery stores,Whereas banks, bus stops, from multiple languages and acro- In the past when Maps could not fer of ownership has been train stations, and numerous other ser- nyms, phoneticallySubject: mappingCorrigendum these understand for minor the context typing of NIT erwhen- train stations, and numerousan ap- other ser- nyms, phonetically mapping these understand the context of NIT when recieved from one. Shri : Ab. vices, Google said. words into their native language will written in Hindi, it would instead show vices, Google said. plication words into their native language will written in Hindi, it would instead show Gani Mir S/o: Gh Mohammad By using automatic transliteration help us moreror toaccurately E-NIT surface No 07the of a2021 related datedentity that 16/01/2021 might be farther OFFICE OF THE ASSISTANT REGIONAL TRANSPORT By using automatichas beentransliteration help us more accurately surface the a related entity that might be farther Mir R/o: Nasrullahpora from the Latin script (English) name of results that local language users are away from the user. recieved fixation of Annual Rate Contract for supply of Budgam (Transferor) of LMV M from the Latin script (English) name of results that local language users are away from the user. OFFICER BUDGAM KASHMIR from one. 800. Vehicle bearing registra- Shri : Altaf conservancy items. NOTICE tion number JK04C - 3914. Chasis number 886511 Engine no. Whereas an application has been recieved from one. Shri : Gulzar Ahmad Hussain 69192 Model 2013. in favour of Shri.. Gh. Mohammad Reshi Teli S/o: Abdul Salam Teli R/o: Putlibagh Budgam owner of vehicle bear- Bhat S/o: S/o. Mohammad Abdullah Reshi R/o Dalwash Khurd Poshkar ing Registration No: JK04E-8554 for cancellation of hire purchase agree- Office ofAli the Mohammad Executive Bhat R/o: Please Engineer, read 2% Mechanical Earnest Money Division Deposit Khag Budgam (Tranferee) as well as HPA cancellationOffice with M/S of the Executive Engineer, Mechanical Division ment with M/S Mahindra & Mahindra Fin B/U Srinagar. Now therefore it is Attina Beerwah Budgam own- J & K Bank B/U Nasrullahpora. Now therefore it is notified for the J&K Lakes & Waterways Development Authority, notified for the information of the general public that objections if any to the er of vehicle bearing (EMD) instead to 5% mentioned in tender information of the general public that objections if any to the pro- J&K Lakes & Waterways Development Authority, proposed cancellation of hire purchase Agreement shall be filed in writ- Registration No: JK04D-5742Dockyard Complex Ishber Nishat posed transfer of ownership shall be filed in writing in the office Dockyard Complex Ishber Nishat ing in the office of the Assistant Regional Transport office ARTO Budgam for cancellationNorthern Foreshore of hire Road pur Srinagar- –document 191121 Tel: 01942462881 at page email:[email protected] Ni: (1) Colum No (5) due of the Assistant Regional Transport office ARTO Budgam within Northern Foreshore Road Srinagar – 191121 Tel: 01942462881 email:[email protected] within a period of 12 days from the date of publication of this notice in the daily newspaper chase agreement with M/S J & a period of 12 days from the date of publication of this notice in Gist of Fresh e-NIT NO. 25 OF 2020-21 Dated. 23-01-2021 . K Bank Ltd B/U Beerwah.Gist of FreshNow e-NITto NO. 25typing OF 2020-21 mistake Dated. 23-01-2021 of E-NIT no 07 of 2021 the daily newspaper . Sd/- Assistant Regional Transport officer therefore it is notified for the in- Agencies The researchers surveyed 79 BusinessSd/- Assistant Review Regionalarticle. Transport Officer BudgamFor and onKashmir behalf of the Lt. Governor of Jammu & Kashmir UT, Executive Engineer, Mechanical, J&K LDA, Srinagar, invites online e-bids in two (02) cover Agencies The researchers surveyedBudgam Kashmir79 Business Review article. SystemFor and fromon behalf Original of theformation Lt. Governor of ofthe Jammu general & Kashmir public UT, Executivedated Engineer, 16/01/2021 Mechanical, J&K LDA, Srinagar,for invitesFixation online e-bids of in two Annual (02) cover bosses who volunteered to participate "As a result, toxic bosses were not System from Original bosses who volunteered to participate No. ARTO/"As a BUDGAM.2398result, toxic bosses Dated were 02/02/2021not Equipment Manufacturer / Authorized Service Centre of OEM/ Registered firms / Contractors / Mechanical workshop Holders/ SSI unit holders having No. ARTO/busive BUDGAM.2391 bosses may retain Datedin the 02/02/2021 study from fields including edu- likely to change their ways, mainly be- Equipment Manufacturerthat / Authorizedobjections Service if any toCentre the proof OEM/- Registered firms / Contractors / Mechanical workshop Holders/ SSI unit holders having busive bosses may retain in the study from fields including edu- likely to change their ways, mainly be- relevant experience as detailed in the tender document for the followingRate works: Contract for supply of different types their positions by taking cation, healthcare, retail and consult- cause their focus was on covering up relevant experience as detailedposed cancellation in the tender documentof hire pur for- the following works: their positions by taking cation, healthcare, retail and consult- cause their focus was on covering up superficial steps to repair ing. The study gathered information their bad behaviour through manipu- S# Name of thechase Work Agreement shall be filed Estimated superficial steps to repair ing. The studyJAMMU gathered & information KASHMIR (UT)their bad behaviour through manipu- S# Name of the Work of Conservancy items. TheEstimated other allotment their social images following about how the bosses acted following lative ingratiation and self-promotion in writing in the office of the Cost (Lacs.) their social images following about how the bosses acted following Cost (Lacs.) Aoutbursts, without acting meaning- incidents in which they told their lative ingratiation and self-promotion 1. OverhaulingAssistant of dredge Regionalpump and Transport allied works of Crawl Cat Dredger Hazratbal. 5.80/- behaviours, not on actually changing Aoutbursts, without acting meaning- incidents in which they told their 1. Overhauling of dredge pump and allied works of Crawldocuments Cat Dredger Hazratbal. shown correct 2%. 5.80/- behaviours, not on actually changing fully toOFFICE change their OF behaviours, THE EXECUTIVE subordinates ENGINEER they were incompetent,JAL SHAKTI their (PHE) toxic behaviours."MECHANICAL DIVISIONThe complete tender documentoffice is ARTOavailable Budgam at website within http://jktenders.gov.in a Interested bidders/tenderers may view, download the e-bid document, seek fully to change their behaviours, subordinates they were incompetent, their toxic behaviours." The complete tender document is available at website http://jktenders.gov.in Interested bidders/tenderers may view, download the e-bid document, seek according to new research. invaded their privacy or made nega- The researchers suggest that clarifications and submitperiod their ofbids 12 online days upfrom to thethe date date and time mentioned in the table below. Tender Document contains qualifying criteria for bidders. according to new research. invaded their privacy or made nega- The researchers suggest that clarifications and submit their bids online up to the date and time mentioned in the table below. Tender Document contains qualifying criteria for bidders. The new research led by a Univer- tive commentsSOUTH about them AWANTIPORA to others. breaking the cycle of self-centred, Specifications, Bills of Quantities,of publication &Terms of andthis conditions notice in of the contract and other relevant details. The new research led by a Univer- tive comments about them to others. breaking the cycle of self-centred, Specifications, Bills of Quantities, &Terms and conditions of the contract and other relevant details. sity of Wyoming business manage-Telefax: 01933295537;Rather than take Email steps to Id: genu [email protected] manipulative and uncivil behaviour by Date of publicationthe of daily tender newspaper Notice. . 25-01-2021 Sd- sity of Wyoming business manage- Rather than take steps to genu- manipulative and uncivil behaviour by Date of publication of tender Notice. 25-01-2021 ment expert was published in the inely repair damageGIST caused NIT (Short by their Term) bosses requires organisational leaders 1 ment expert was published in the inely repair damage caused by their bosses requires organisational leaders 1 Bid downloading start date 25-01-2021 journalISD/PHE/MDSA/ Personnel e-NIT Psychology. No:95 of 2020-21 DATE:01-02-2021abusive behaviour, such as offering to implement zero-tolerance policies 2. Bid downloading start dateSd/- Assistant Regional 25-01-2021Purchase & Procurement Officer, journal Personnel Psychology. abusive behaviour, such as offering to implement zero-tolerance policies 2. Bid uploading start dateTransport officer Budgam 30-01-2021 ForShawn and on McClean, behalf of thean assistantLieutenant Governorsincere of Union apologies, Territory manyJammu of and the Kashmir bosses onlinefor e-tenders toxic supervisory are invited behaviour in Single Cover – and System,3. (TechnicalBid uploading start date 30-01-2021 Shawn McClean, an assistant sincere apologies, many of the bosses for toxic supervisory behaviour – and 3. Bid downloading / uploading end date Kashmir 13-02-2021 professorand Financial in UW's ) from College Registered of Business, SSI Unit Holders/were more workshop concerned holders about in similar repairing field as worksadhere contractor to those as policies, mentioned even below when for execution4. ofBid the downloading fol- / uploading end date 13-02-2021Srinagar Municipal Corporation. professorlowing Works: in UW's College of Business, were more concerned about repairing adhere to those policies, even when 4. Pre-bid meeting 29-01-2021 joined colleagues from the University their social images, the researchers bosses appear to strive to make up for 5. Pre-bid meeting 29-01-2021 joined colleagues from the University their social images, the researchers bosses appear to strive to make up for 5. Date and time of No.opening ARTO/ of bids BUDGAM.2393 (Technical & Financial) on line. 15-02-2021 at 11 AM in the Office of Executive Engineer, J&K LDA, of S.NoIowa, theName University of Work of Nebraska- found. Est. Cost of Earnesttheir Time bad behaviours.of Class ofSanctions, contractor rather 6.Programme/ DIPK-NB-5377/20 of Iowa, the University of Nebraska- found. their bad behaviours. Sanctions, rather 6. Date and time of Datedopening 02/02/2021 of bids (Technical & Financial) on line. 15-02-2021Dockyard Complex, at 11 AM Nishat in the Office of Executive Engineer, J&K LDA, Lincoln and Texas A&M University in The bosses didCost small T/Doc. favours Moneyfor (Rs)thanComp forgiveness, are more likely to Funds Dockyard Complex, Nishat Lincoln and Texas A&M University in The bosses did small favours for than forgiveness, are more likely to Deadline for receiving hard copies of scanned uploaded documents along with The successful bidder shall have to deposit Hard copy of EMD before conducting the research. Their study employees withRs. the express (Rs) purpose change behaviours. 7. Deadline for receiving hard copies of scanned uploaded documents along with The successful bidder shall have to deposit Hard copy of EMD before conducting the research. Their study employees with the express purpose change behaviours. 7. original Tender fee, Earnest money deposit and other required documents. issuance of LOI/ Allotment Order, in the Office of the Executive also was featured in Harvard Busi- of getting employeesLacs to view them "That said, a boss' behaviour can original Tender fee, Earnest money deposit and other required documents. issuance of LOI/ Allotment Order, in the Office of the Executive also was featured in Harvard Busi- of getting employees to view them "That said, a boss' behaviour can Engineer JK LDA, Srinagar. ness Review, a preeminent business more favourably, while also engaging never be fully regulated by the organ- Tender Inviting Authority. EngineerExecutive JK Engineer, LDA, Srinagar. Mechanical, J&K LDA, Srinagar ness1 Review,2 a preeminent business more favourably,3 while also4 engaging5 never6 be fully regulated7 by the organ- 8.8 Tender Inviting Authority. Executive Engineer, Mechanical, J&K LDA, Srinagar magazine. in self-promoting behaviours, such as isational policy; in the end, whether a 8. Tender opening/receiving authority.THE J&K BOARD ExecutiveOF PROFESSIONAL Engineer, Mechanical J&K LDA, Srinagar magazine. in self-promoting behaviours, such as isational policy; in the end, whether a 9. Tender opening/receiving authority. Executive Engineer, Mechanical J&K LDA, Srinagar 1 "Our studyRepairs shows to 10 that HP supervisors open well submersiblehighlighting motor how 0.27 hard they50.00 work2% or of Advboss 05 fails days to exhibitRegistered common decency SSI Unit 9.M&REarnest Money (CDR/FDR) for an amount mentioned above pledged to In favor of Executive Engineer Mechanical Division JK LDA, "Our study shows that supervisors highlighting how hard they work or boss fails to exhibit common decency 10. Earnest Money (CDR/FDR) for an amount mentioned above pledged to In favor of Executive Engineer Mechanical Division JK LDA, are often drivenand allied by simplyworks atrepairing WSS HiIlar Shahabadshowcasing Tunel past successes. Cost and civil behaviourHolders/ to his workshop employees holders is 10. Tender fee in the shape e- challan. In Bank in favor of Executive Engineer Mechanical Division JK LDA, are often driven by simply repairing showcasing past successes. and civil behaviour to his employees is 11. Tender fee in the shape e- challan. In Bank in favor of Executive Engineer Mechanical Division JK LDA, their socialpoint image and rather 50 KVAthan voltagemaking stabilizer"Consequently, at WSS even though abu- ultimately up to them," the research- 11. ENTRANCE EXAMINATIONSSrinagar. (BOPEE) their social image rather than making "Consequently, even though abu- ultimately up to them," the research- Srinagar. genuine amendsMalikabad. and changing their sive bosses may appear on the surface ers wrote. Tele/Fax: 0194-2433590, 2437647 (Srinagar):Account No.: 0191-2479371, 0115010100000883 2470102 (Jammu) genuine amends and changing their sive bosses may appear on the surface ers wrote. Account No.: 0115010100000883 behaviour,"2 Rewinding said McClean. of 7.5 HP OPEN SUBMERSIBLEto be considerate mo- 0.10 to their50.00 victims2% fol - of Adv 05"Sincere days apologiesRegistered and reconcil SSI Unit- M&R Name of Bank: J&K Bank behaviour," said McClean. to be considerate to their victims fol- "Sincere apologies and reconcil- Websiteiwww.jkbopee.gov.in E-mail:[email protected]/[email protected] of Bank: J&K Bank "As a result,tor AT WSSemployees ZADIPORA may PADGAMPORA.lowing one of their abusive episodes,Cost iations on the Holders/part of theworkshop offending holders Branch: Shalimar "As a result, employees may lowing one of their abusive episodes, iations on the part of the offending Subject: Provisional Select List of 2nd RoundBranch:IFSC up-gradation Code: Shalimar JAKAOSALMAR / allotment of seats to the candidates seemingly forgive abusive supervisors the bosses in our study reported be- boss are the only sustainable way IFSC Code: JAKAOSALMAR seemingly3 REPAIRS forgive abusive AT WATERsupervisors SUPPLY the bosses SCHEME in our 0.18 study reported50.00 2%be- of Advboss 05 are days the onlyRegistered sustainable SSI way Unit 12.M&RPosition of AAA Administrative Approval accorded who try toLELHAR 'fake nice' and after LARKIPORA. abusive Snow Damage.haviour that was instead a superficialCost of regaining credibilityHolders/ workshop and mov holders- 12. Position of AAA for admission to M.Sc. Nursing Courses-2020 inAdministrative Govt./ Private Approval Colleges accorded of J&K. who try to 'fake nice' after abusive haviour that was instead a superficial of regaining credibility and mov- Executive Engineer, behaviour, thus reinforcing the cycle attempt at impression management," ing forward from a lapse in civil Executive Engineer, behaviour,4 Shifting thus reinforcing Installation the of 40000cycle GPHattempt Pumping at Unit impression 0.30 management,"50.00 2% of Adving 05forward days fromRegistered a lapse in SSIcivil Unit DIPK-NB-5299/20M&R Reference: (i) Notification No.064-BOPEE of 2020 dated 23-12-2020. Mechanical Division, J&K LDA, Sgr of abuse." the researchers wrote in their Harvard behaviour." DIPK-NB-5299/20 Mechanical Division, J&K LDA, Sgr of abuse."of WSS Kakpora Nehma at WSS Wampora.the researchers wrote in their HarvardCost behaviour." Holders/ workshop holders No:-MD/LDA/3817-25 (ii) Notification N0.O66-BOPEE of 2020 dated 26-12-2020. Date:No:-MD/LDA/3817-25 23-01-2021 The Bidding document consisting of qualifying information, eligibility criteria, specifications, and bill of quantities (B.O.Q)s set of termsDate: and 23-01-2021 condi- (iii) Notice No.014-BOPEE of 2021 dated 28-1-2021. tions of contract and other details can be seen /downloaded from the departmental website www.jktenders.gov.in and www.phekashmir.com as per schedule of dates given below:- NOTIFICATION No: 015-BOPEE of 2021 ((Government of Union Territory Jammu & Kashmir)) 0 1 Publish Date 01-02-2021 (04:00 PM) ((Government of UnionDATED: Territory 01-02-2021. Jammu & Kashmir)) SRINAGAR MUNICIPAL CORPORATION Consequent upon receipt of the shortfall from the Colleges, the Board vide Notice No.014- 02 StartSRINAGAR of downloading of tender documents MUNICIPAL CORPORATION01-02-2021 (04:00 PM) OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER BOPEEOFFICE of 2021 dated OF 28-01-2021THE EXECUTIVE conducted 2ndround ENGINEER of up-gradation / allotment (physical) 0 3 On line bid uploading start date PUBLIC NOTICE 01-02-2021 (04:00 PM) PUBLIC NOTICE counsellingMUFFASIL(R&B) of eligible candidates who DIVISION had applied for BUDGAMM.Sc. Nursing course 2020 on31-01- 0 4 Last date of uploading of bid 09-02-2021 (04:00 PM) As a part of “SWACHH BHARAT MISSION” and guidelines received from higher authority from time to time 2021 at BOPEE Office,NOTICE Srinagar/ INVITING Jammu e-TENDERS simultaneously.The candidates who participated in As0 5 a partDate of and “SWACHH time of opening BHARAT of Tech MISSION” bids (online) and guidelines received from higher10-02-2021 authority (11:00 AM) from time to time NOTICE INVITING e-TENDERS to declare Srinagar Municipal Corporation Open Defecation Free +, this office have initiated a step to de- the(Modified said counselling as per Circular and have No. been A/Misc(2018)-III-895/J Upgraded /allotted seat/ Dt.22-12-2020 College as per their merit-cum to0 6 declareDate Srinagar and time ofMunicipal opening of CorporationPrice bid Open Defecation Free +, this Tooffice be notified have initiated a step to de- preferences(Modified areas per hereby Circular provisionally No. A/Misc(2018)-III-895/J selected for admission toDt.22-12-2020 M. Sc. Nursing Courses-2020in clare Srinagar Municipal Corporation Open Defecation Free + and accordingly concerned ward members have Issued by Finance Department). Note: - CDR & Treasury Receipt/e-Challan mentioning NIT No and Work shall be pledged to Executive Engineer Tal Shakti (PHE) Mechanical Division Government/ Private Issuedcolleges by of Finance Union Territory Department). of J&K as per the list annexed as Annexure “A” submitted there declaration and have passed preliminary resolution declaring SMC (All wards 1-35) as open Southdefecation Awantipora free as +. per the format annexed. Head 0215 - Revenue & Miscellaneous. All other details can be had from the departmental website www. NITto this No.186/e-tendering notification which is /MDB/2020-21/11544-64available on website of the Board DATED. www.jkbopee.gov.in 25-01-2021 only. The can- jktenders.gov.indefecation free and +. www.phekashmir.com NIT No.186/e-tendering /MDB/2020-21/11544-64 DATED. 25-01-2021 For and on behalf of the President, of India, e-tenders (In Single cover system) are invited on Percentage basis from approved and Sd/ Executive EngineerFor Jaland Shakti on behalf ofdidates the President, are advised of India, to e-tenders report to(In their Single respective cover system) allottedColleges/ are invited on Percentage Institutions basis w.e.f.01-02-2021 from approved and eligible Contractors registered with J&K UT Govt. CPWD, Railways and other State/UT/Central Government Departments for the The SMC invites written suggestions and/or objections/feedback on the resolution passedPHE Mechanical by the SMC. Division The (South) eligible Awantipora Contractors to registered 10-02-2021 with J&K(03.00 UT Govt.PM) CPWD,along with Railways following and other documents:- State/UT/Central Government Departments for the No:The JSD/PHE/MDSA/2972 SMC invites written Date: suggestions 01-02-2021 and/or objections/feedback on the resolution passed by the SMC. The following works:- written suggestions and/or objections/feedback should carry name, address and should be sent on or before following works:- 1. Marks Card of B.Sc. Nursing/B.Sc. Hons. Nursing/Post-Basic Nursing with minimum of 55% DIPK-12399/20written suggestions and/or objections/feedback should carry name, address and should be sent on or before S.No Name of Work Adv. Cost Cost of T/ Time Class of Major Head of 31-01-2021 to SMC. The written suggestions and/or objections/feedback received after 31-01-2021 will not be S.No Name of Work Adv. Cost Cost of T/ Time Class of Major Head of 31-01-2021 to SMC. The written suggestions and/or objections/feedback received after 31-01-2021 will not be aggregate marks. (In rupees) Doc. (calendar Contract Account (In rupees) Doc. (calendar Contract Account considered. 2. Registration Certificateregistered with any State(In Rs)Nursingdays Registration ) Council. 1 2 3 (In4 Rs) days5 ) 6 7 Government of Jammu & Kashmir 1 Construction2 of3. BypassDomicile road fromCertificate Hanifa Jamia Majid 37.16 Lacs 300/-4 530 days 6DEE/CEE 7District sector Hearing on written suggestions and/or objections received, if any, will be held on 01-02-2021 at 11:00 am in 1 Construction of Bypass road from Hanifa Jamia Majid 7.16 Lacs 300/- 30 days DEE/CEE District sector Hearing on written suggestions and/or objections received, if any, will be held on 01-02-2021 at 11:00 am in to Ichikote Crossing4. Category by way of Certificate,P/L of WBM G-III if andany to Ichikote Crossing by way of P/L of WBM G-III and the Office of CSO SMC for which no separate notice will be given Construction of B/wall the Office of CSO SMC for which no separate notice will be given Construction of5. B/wallOne year work experience after B.Sc. Nursing. MECHANICAL HOSPITAL & CENTRAL HEATING MudasirHussainBandayDIVISION SRINAGAR 2 Construction of6. tileOne path year and retainingwork experience wall at Chan prior Mohalla to or 0.99 after Lacs Post-Basic 200/- B.Sc.10 days Nursing.DEE District Capex (Phone No: 0194-2496089, E-mail id: [email protected]) Website:Nodal www.medkmr.org Officer (SBM) 2 Construction of tile path and retaining wall at Chan Mohalla 0.99 Lacs 200/- 10 days DEE District Capex near Chinar tree7. towardsAny other crafting certificates/ machine ward documents NO: 5 MC required by the College authorities. Budget DIPK-NB-5286/20 NIT No: MHCHD/TS/2020-21/264 SrinagarDated:01.02.2021 Municipal Corporation near Chinar tree towards crafting machine ward NO: 5 MC Budget Budgam The candidates are advised to report to the allotted College within prescribed time, otherwise 3 ConstructionBudgam of RCC culvert from Gate of Markize Imambara 0.65 Lacs 200/- 10 days DEE IDMT 3 Construction of RCC culvert from Gate of Markize Imambara 0.65 Lacs 200/- 10 days DEE IDMT SHORT TERM NOTICE INVITING TENDER Yagipora Magamthey Ward shall NO: not 3 be eligible to participate in subsequent round of physical up-gradation/ allotment Office Of The Assistant Regional PUBLIC NOTICE 4 ImprovementsYagipora Magam /Upgradation Ward NO: 3 of link road at sector-A lane 1.04 Lacs 200/- 10 days DEE 3054-M&R DateOffice of sale Of of Thetender Assistantdocuments. Regional FromPUBLIC 02.02.2021to NOTICE 09.02.2021(2.00 P.M) 4 Improvementscounseling /Upgradation under of link any road circumstances. at sector-A lane 1.04 Lacs 200/- 10 days DEE 3054-M&R No: 5 (B) near Masjid Abutrab Hamdania colony Bund road Transport Officer Budgam Kashmir I have applied fo the issuance of Pesticides license for my busi- No: 5 (B) near Masjid Abutrab Hamdania colony Bund road TransportLast date of receipt Officer of Tenders. Budgam Kashmir I have applied fo10.02.2021upto the issuance of 2PM. Pesticides license for my busi- side by way ofIt GSB shall filling be and sole WBM responsibility G-II in stretches. of the Heads of the Colleges / Institutions to ensure proper check NOTICE ness unit . If anybody haivng any objection in this regard he/she side by way of GSB filling and WBM G-II in stretches. Whereas an application has beenNOTICE recieved from one. Shri : Ghulam Nabi ness unit . If anybody haivng any objection in this regard he/she and verification of documents before the candidate is allowed for admission and in case any WhereasFor & on an behalf application of the has Lt. been Governor recieved fromof Jammu one. Shri & : KashmirGhulam Nabi , sealed may tenders file his/heraffixed objectionwith Rs.5/- int revenue he office stamps Agricultural are invited Officer from Lal the registered firms/Position of AAA/TS:- Accorded Wani S/o: Abdul Rehman Wani R/o: Gundipora Beerwah owner of vehi- may file his/her objection int he office Agricultural Officer Lal 1. Position of AAA/TS:- Accorded Wani S/o: Abdul Rehman Wani R/o: Gundipora Beerwah owner of vehi- 1. Position ofdiscrepancy Funds.:- Available. in the requisite documents is found the same should be reported to the Board for cle bearing Registration No: JK04D-7135 for cancellation of hire purchase Mandi Srinagar within a period of seven days from the date of pub- 2. Position of Funds.:- Available. cleGovt. bearing Contractors Registration for No: the JK04D-7135 below mentioned for cancellation work: of hire purchase Mandi Srinagar within a period of seven days from the date of pub- 2. agreement with M/S J&K Bank B/U Beerwah . lication of this notice. After that no objection shall be entertained. 1. Date of Issue offurther Tender Notice course of action under 25.01.2021 rules. 4.00 AM agreement with M/S J&K Bank B/U Beerwah . lication of this notice. After that no objection shall be entertained. 1. Date of Issue of Tender Notice 25.01.2021 4.00 AM S.No DescriptionNow therefore of it work. is notified for the informa- Estimated cost Cost of Tender Time of AA N0. TS2. No.Period of downloading of bidding documents 26 .01.2021 10:00 4.00 P.M. Now therefore it is notified for the informa- 2. Period of downloadingIn order of biddingto complete documents admission26 .01.2021 process 10:00 within 4.00 P.M. the prescribed cut-off date (10-02-2021) the tion of the general public that objections if any to the Mohammad Jaffar Dar 3. Bid submission Start Date 25.01.2021 from 4.00 P.M tion of the general public that objections if any to the in Rupees document Mohammad in Rs. completion Jaffar Dar 3. Bid submission Start Date 25.01.2021 from 4.00 P.M proposed cancellation of hire purchase Agreement shall 4. Bid Submission Colleges/End Date Institutions shall keep05.02.2021 their uptoadmission 4.00 P.M counters open even on holiday/ off days and proposed cancellation of hire purchase Agreement shall S/o Khursheed Ahmad Dar be1 filed in writingSITC inof the HDPE office Tank of the for Assistant storage Regional of water in CSSD 30000/- 200/- S/o Khursheed05Days Ahmad Dar Non-Plan 1004. Bid Submissionof End Date 05.02.2021 upto 4.00 P.M be filed in writing in the office of the Assistant Regional R/o Noorpora Kalander Baramulla 5. Date & time of openingdesignate of Bids Nodal (Online) Officers to06.02.2021 facilitate atthe 11:00 candidates AM in the Officeto complete of the Executive their admissionEngineer, Muffasil process well Transport office ARTO Budgam within a period of 12 R/o Noorpora Kalander Baramulla AMS 5. Date & time of opening of Bids (Online) 06.02.2021 at 11:00 AM in the Office of the Executive Engineer, Muffasil Transport officeSection ARTO of Govt. Budgam LD within Hospital, a period Srinagar. of 12 Works AMS 01/2021 (R&B) Division Budgam days from the date of publication of this notice in the in time. However, the candidates(R&B) Divisionshould Budgam in their own interest avoid waiting for the last day to days from the date of publication of this notice in the (AEE 2nd) daily newspaper . PUBLIC NOTICE The Bidding documents Consisting of qualifying information, eligibility criteria, specifications, Drawings, bill of quantities (B.O.Q), Set daily newspaper . PUBLIC NOTICE The Bidding documentscomplete Consisting admission of qualifying formalities information, as eligibility such delay criteria, has specifications, the potential Drawings, of causing bill of quantities hardships (B.O.Q), to the Set No.2 ARTO/ ProvidingBUDGAM.10616 and fitting of sequence controller for 20 93900/- 200/- 05Days Non-Plan 11 ofof terms 01/2021 and conditions of contract and other details can be seen/downloaded from the departmental website www.jktenders.gov.in as No. ARTO/ BUDGAM.10616 We are in urgent need of a home cook who knows how to prepare of terms and conditionscandidates of contract only. and other details can be seen/downloaded from the departmental website www.jktenders.gov.in as Dated 12/12/2018Kcal/hrThermax Make Hot Assistantwater Generators Regional Transport (No. We are in urgent need of a home cook who knows howWorks to prepare (AEEper 1st)schedule of dates given below:- Dated 12/12/2018 Assistant Regional Transport different dishes. It’s a full-time job and the desired candidate will per schedule of dates given below:- officer Budgam Kashmir different dishes. It’s a full-time job and the desired candidate will Note :-The Bidders areThe advised Heads to read of the all conditionsColleges/ laid Institutions down in the are NIT advisedcarefully before to furnish uploaded the softcopyshortfall, any if shortany, fallto foundthe Board in the 1,2 and 3) MQinstalled B at Centralofficer Heating Budgam Plant Kashmir of Note :-The Bidders are advised to read all conditions laid down in the NIT carefully before uploaded softcopy any short fall found in the MQ B be suitably paid. soft copy the tender shall be rejected . Govt. SMHS Hospital, Srinagar. be suitably paid. soft copy the tender throughshall be rejected e-mail . [email protected] / [email protected] / coeiakbopee@gmail. Interested persons can call on 9906878030 Note: As per Circular issued by the Government of Jammu and Kashmir CivilSecteriat Finance department vide No.OM No.A/24(2017)- Interested persons can call on 9906878030 Note: As per Circular issued by the Government of Jammu and Kashmir CivilSecteriat Finance department vide No.OM No.A/24(2017)- 3 Providing and Laying of Dual chemical earthing to 16000/- 200/- 05Days Non-Plan 82651 of 12/2020 dtd.07-06-2018 comonwhich reads 10thof as under February, :- 2021 (04.00 PM) toenable the Board to consolidate the same for prep- Syed Mohammad Yousuf 651 dtd.07-06-2018 which reads as under :- the 320KVA DG set at Govt L.D hospital Srinagar Syed Mohammad Yousuf Works (AEE 2nd ) Furnishing of Hard Copies of bids immediately after submission of e-tenders is dispensed with .The same should be obtained a) Furnishingaration of Hard ofCopies seat of matrix bids immediately for further after course submission of action. of e-tenders is dispensed with .The same should be obtained R/o Model Town Sopore AMS onlya) from the Bidder who’s declared Ist Lowest (L-1) after opening of financial bids. R/o Model Town Sopore AMS only from the Bidder who’s declared Ist Lowest (L-1) after opening of financial bids. b).The Cost of tendersNote: should be collected by introducing E-challan/ or simply uploading a copy of necessary Treasury Challan/Receipt. b).The Cost of tenders should be collected by introducing E-challan/ or simply uploading a copy of necessary Treasury Challan/Receipt. Bids must be accompanied1. The with admission cost of Tender of thedocument candidates in shape is of purely Treasury provisional Challan/ in favour and shallof Executive be cancelled Engineer Muffasilin case (R&B) any The tender document can be had from the office of the undersigned during working hoursPUBLIC against NOTICEcost mentioned above, in the form of BidsIPO/Demand must be accompanied with cost of Tender document in shape of Treasury Challan/ in favour of Executive Engineer Muffasil (R&B) PUBLIC NOTICE Division Budgam (tender inviting authority). Division Budgam (tenderinformation inviting authority). furnished by any candidate proves to be false/ fabricated, and action as war- Draft or Cash Payment. Tender documents shall be issued subject to production of certificates to the following effect: All Bidders has to submit Bid Security Declaration Form instead of Earnest money deposit (EMD) as per the circular of Finance I have applied fo the issuance of Pesticides license for my busi- 1. All Bidders has to submit Bid Security Declaration Form instead of Earnest money deposit (EMD) as per the circular of Finance 1. Latest Sales tax clearance certificate/or as applicable as perI have new applied GST rules. fo the issuance of Pesticides license for my busi- Department1. ( Bid Securityranted Declaration under Form law is shall as per be Annexure initiated ‘A” below).against such candidates. Department ( Bid Security Declaration Form is as per Annexure ‘A” below). 2. J&K State Sales Tax Registration Certificate/ GST registrationness unitcertificate. under name and style "Thoker Pesticides'. If anybody The 1st lowest Bidder has to produce an amount equal to 3% of contract as performance security in shape of CDR/FDR within ness unit under name and style "Thoker Pesticides'. If anybody 2. The 1st lowest2. BidderAs already has to producenotified an vide amount Notice equal No. to 3%dated of contract 28-01-2021 as performance the following security Reserved in shape of categoryCDR/FDR withinseats 3. Documentary proof of similar nature of work in any Govt./Semi-Govt.haivng any objectionDepartment. in this regard he/she may file his/her objec- 022. days before fixation of contract and shall be released after successful completion of work. haivng any objection in this regard he/she may file his/her objec- 02 days before fixation of contract and shall be released after successful completion of work. tion int he office Agricultural Officer Lal Mandi Srinagar within a The date and whichtime of openingremained of Bids unfilled shall be during notified 2nd on Web Round Site www.jktenders.gov.inof counselling have and been conveyed converted to the bidders into autoOpen- The tenders should reach the office of undersigned on10.02.2021upto2tion int P.M he andoffice shall Agricultural be opened Officer on the Lal same Mandi day Srinagar or any subsequent within a date3. convenientThe date and time of opening of Bids shall be notified on Web Site www.jktenders.gov.in and conveyed to the bidders auto- matically3. through an e-mailMerit message as under on their and e-mail filled address. up accordingly: The bids of Responsive ST = 02 ,bidders PSP shall= 01, be ALC opened = 01 online & CDP on same = 1. Web Site to the undersigned in presence of the tenderers who may be presentperiod on the of sevenspot. days from the date of publication of this notice. matically through an e-mail message on their e-mail address. The bids of Responsive bidders shall be opened online on same Web Site period of seven days from the date of publication of this notice. in the Office of Executive Engineer Muffasil (R&B) Division Budgam (tender receiving authority). The envelope containing tender should properly be superscripted withAfter Tender that no Notice objection no, Nameshall be of entertained. work and Name of tenderer. in the Office of Executive3. The Engineer other Muffasil terms (R&B) and Divisionconditions Budgam shall (tender remain receiving same authority). as notified in Notifications/ Notices -is After that no objection shall be entertained. The bids for the work shall remain valid for a period of 120 days from the date of opening of bids. Sd/- Executive4. EngineerThe bids for the work shall remain valid for a period of 120 days from the date of opening of bids. Aamir Aziz Thoker 4. sued by the Board from time to time. Sd/- Aamir Aziz Thoker Mechanical Hospital & Sd/- Executive Engineer, S/o Abdul Aziz Thoker Sd/- SecretaryExecutive J&KBOPEE Engineer, S/o Abdul Aziz Thoker Central Heating Division, DIPK-12161/20 Srinagar. Muffasil (R&B) Division Budgam R/o Nadigam Shopian DIPK-12161/20 Muffasil (R&B) Division Budgam NO: - MHCHD/TS/9241-48 Dated:01-02-2021 R/o Nadigam Shopian AS No. 11544-64 No:BOPEE/Exam-35(lll)/2020DATED. 25.01.2021 Dated 01-02-2021 AS No. 11544-64 DATED. 25.01.2021 DIPK-12405/20 SK SK DIPK-NB-5371/20

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• 1488 - Bartolomeu Dias discovers Mosselbaai (Angra dos Vaqueros) • 1509 - The Battle of Diu, naval battle at port of Diu, India between Portugal and the Ottoman • Empire, establishes Portugese trading control • 1783 - Spain recognizes US independence • 1807 - A British military force, under Brigadier- General Sir Samuel Auchmuty captures the city of Montevideo in the Battle of Montevideo, then part of the Spanish Empire now capital of Uruguay (Napoleonic Wars) • 1815 - World&39’s first commercial cheese AS THE CHILLING COLD FROZE water taps across Kashmir, people were seen filling water tanks on Tuesday. factory established, in Switzerland. • 1830 - The sovereignty of Greece confirmed in a PRAYERS London Protocol • 1834 - Wake Forest University is established in FAJR North Carolina 6: 03 Members To Elect • 1860 - Thomas Clemson takes office as 1st US superintendent of agriculture ZUHR Chairperson Of DDC • 1865 - Hampton Roads Peace Conference, Will KU Start Class Work Lincoln & Stephens reach an impasse 12: 44 • 1867 - Prince Mutsuhito, 14, becomes Emperor Srinagar On Feb 6 Meiji of Japan (1867-1912) ASR • 1870 - US state of Iowa ratifies the 15th 4:22 From Feb 7 Without SRINAGAR: The District Elec- File Pic Amendment of the United States Constitution tion Officer Srinagar Dr Shahid allowing suffrage for all races & colour MAGRIB Iqbal Choudhary Monday issued • 1876 - Albert Spalding with $800 starts a notification for a meeting of 6:04 Opening Hostels? members elected to the District sporting goods co, manufacturing 1st official Development Council Srinagar baseball, ISHA Agencies to elect the chairperson and the • 1915 - Turkish & German army reach Suez vice chairperson of the council Canal 7:26 SRINAGAR: The University of as mandated under section 45-B • 1924 - Switzerland claims the inaugural Olympic Kashmir is in a fix whether to of the Jammu & Kashmir Pan- bobsleigh gold medal at the Chamonix Games, open the varsity with or with- chayati Raj Act 1989. ahead of Great Britain and Belgium out hostels from February 7. The notification issued in pur- • 1928 - Paleoanthropologist Davidson Black Insiders said that there is a suance of sub–rule (4) of rule 108- the meeting will be held at 11 am reports his findings on the ancient human fossils section of officials who want ZN of the Jammu & Kashmir Pan- on 6 February 2021 in the Meet- both hostels and university to chayati Raj Rules 1996 states that ing Hall of DC Office Srinagar. found at Zhoukoudian, China in the journal open from February 15, but Nature and declares them to be a new species he other section feels there is no names “Sinanthropus pekinensis”; (now known need to open the hostels for “Homo erectus”) students in the wake of Co- • 1944 - World War II: United States troops vid-19 pandemic. Stray Dog Menace Hits capture the Marshall Islands. The Cluster University and the • 1945 - Almost 1,000 Flying Fortresses drop Islamic University for Science 3,000 tons of bombs on Berlin and Technology have already Activity At SKUAST-K • 1962 - US President John F. Kennedy bans all issued notices stating these uni- cially during late hours", he said. trade with Cuba except for food & drugs Representational photo versities will open on Feb 15. The steep rise in the number • 1965 - Orbiting Solar Observatory 2 launches However, Kashmir University of dogs has created a reign of into Earth orbit (552/636 km) has decided to open the univer- terror among the students and • 1971 - OPEC mandates “total embargo” against sity on Feb 1, but later on it is- employees of the university. any company that rejects 55 percent tax rate sued a separate notice extend- Every morning we have to see a • 1978 - Egyptian President Anwar al-Sadat and ing the vacation period till Feb 7. lot of scattered garbage and dirt US President Jimmy Carter discuss the Middle Insiders said that over 2,000 in and around the campus, said • East peace process in Washington, D.C. students, both male and fe- Mushtaq Ahmad Ganaie who • 1994 - President Bill Clinton lifts US trade male are residing in different visits the university frequently. embargo against Vietnam university hostels while one Observer News service Demanding urgent attention • 1994 - STS-60 (Discovery) launches into orbit wonders where these students of the Srinagar Municipal au- • 1995 - STS 63 (Discovery 19), launches into orbit will go if university won’t open SRINAGAR: Packs of stray dogs thorities, Nisar Ahmad said the • 1999 - In Jammu and Kashmir the political party up the hostels for them. roaming the campus of of university officials would heave Democratic Janata Dal (Jammu and Kashmir) is “There are students who are SKUAST-Kashmir at Shalimar is a sigh of relief if they ever get rid revived. from far flung areas including hampering the movement of stu- of the canine menace. • 2007 - A Baghdad market bombing kills at least Tulail, Gurez, Keran, Rajouri, He said when hundreds of tee has been set up to take a dents and staff alike in the varsity. The packs of dogs often get 135 people and injures a further 339. Poonch etc. These students will students despite Covid-19 decision in this regard. “The Dogs start barking in chorus involved in fierce fights which • 2013 - 33 people are killed by a suicide bombing face tough times if they won’t guidelines in place can attend Committee will take a final through the day and night dis- pose serious threats to the safety by an explosive-packed truck in Kirkuk, Iraq be allowed to stay at hostels,” a coaching centre why can’t decision tomorrow or day af- turbing the inmates and nearby of residents staying in the main • 2016 - US President Barack Obama visits his first said an insider alleging that students stay in hostels. ter tomorrow. This Committee residents alike, said Nisar Ahmad campus, especially their children US mosque - the Islamic Society of Baltimore the University of Kashmir is When contacted, Dean, will decide whether hostels Dar Public Relations Officer and playing in the parks. Two girl mosque in Maryland least bothered about the wel- Academic Affairs, Mr Akbar will be thrown open for stu- Incharge Guest House, Security & students of this University have fare of the students. Masoodi said that a commit- dents or not,” Masoodi said. Sanitation of the university. been bitten by these dogs during "The number of stray dogs in the past one week alone, he said. KO Archives the University has risen alarm- "The matter was brought to From THERE ARE STUDENTS WHO ARE FROM FAR FLUNG AREAS ingly. The rise in their number the notice of concerned munici- including Tulail, Gurez, Keran, Rajouri, Poonch etc. These students will face tough has led to various other prob- pal authorities, but without any times if they won’t be allowed to stay at hostels,” lems such as food and shelter sort of action or remedial mea- “ besides threat for the employ- sures the menace of stray dogs HURRIYAT TEAM ees, students and visitors espe- will not go", he said. HEADED FOR KUMBH [email protected] Observer News Service Filthy Mounds Of Snow Along City Roads, SMC Helpless SRINAGAR - Two senior leaders of the All Party Hurriyat Con- ference will leave for the Kumbh in Uttar Pradesh on Friday SRINAGAR: Mounds of frozen the same on roadsides and for talks with Swami Adhyokshanada Dev Tirathjee, a rival snow adorn the city centre Lal sidewalks causing problems claimant to the seat of Shankarncharya of Pun and various Chowk and other roads of the for both pedestrians and shop- other prominent Hindu religious leaders. capital Srinagar. Heaps of solid keepers,” he said and sought The decision to send two executive members of the Hur- snow accumulated on the side- intervention of Commissioner RAHI riyat to Kumhh was taken after the top leadership of the walks and roadsides talk a lot Srinagar Municipal Corporation. conglomerate held detailed talks with Pandit N K Sharma, about the ‘failure’ of Srinagar “This is not a good sign for the ADVERTISERS political advisor to former prune minister P V Narasimha Municipal Corporation. development. The filthy mounds Rao. Sharma will accompany the Hurriyat delegation, which No effort is being made by of solid snow are present every- is likely to include Mirwaiz Omer Farooq, relugious head and SMC to lift these mounds of where and still you are describ- Syed Ali Shah Gilani snow. It is affecting not only ing Srinagar as ‘city of lights’ In case Geelani is unable to go due to poor health, Abdul pedestrian movement but busi- and ‘smart city’. Do something Ghani Lone will accompany the Mirwaiz, Sharma said. Dur- ness as well. The shoppers are and get these mounds of snow ing their stay, the Hurriyat leaders will brief the religious unable to park their cars while lifted from the city centre,” said leaders on the security and political situation in the state. at some place shopkeepers are a pedestrian. The Hurriyat leaders recently held talks with former law finding it difficult to open up Both the cell phones of Com- minister Ram Jethmalani, who is taking an active role in Kashmir affairs these days. The visit is primarily a goodwill their shops. Photo courtesy: Social Media missioner SMC were switched off, “I want to ask Ward Officer Lal however, Ward Officer Lal Chowk one to explain to them that the Hurriyat wants a peaceful Chowk, where is he and why he ty to get their photographs up- SMC workers for the present said that accumulated snow is settlement of the Kashmir problem. Jethmalani also had sev- doesn’t take up the matter with loaded on social media but now mess. “After the snowfall, SMC very hard and thus can’t be lifted. eral meetings with the Hurriyat leaders, which was also ar- ranged by Pandit Sharma. Jethmalani met Home Minister Lai his bosses. During the snow they are in hibernation,” said a workers in Lal Chowk and ad- “Another snowfall is expected. Let Dangerpora Srinagar, KMR. 193501 Krishna Advani and Swami Adhyokshananda before talking clearance operation, SMC work- shopkeeper. joining areas cleared snow that happen and then we will lift to the Hurriyat leaders. ers didn’t waste any opportuni- Another shopkeeper blamed from the roads but deposited everything,” he said. (KNT) +91-7006034174 (KASHMIR OBSERVER, 03 February, 2001) World Wednesday | 03-02-2021 04 India Ranks 86 Out Of Pakistan Court Orders 98 Nations In Covid Release Of Daniel Pearl Handling: Report Murder ‘Mastermind’

Agencies The study measured a number of key indicators, including confirmed NEW DELHI: With more than 11 cases, deaths, cases per million peo- Agencies did uphold the kidnapping charge. million Covid-19 cases, India has ple and deaths per million people. Hearings in the government’s re- ranked 86 in a performance index China was not included in the PHOTO FOR REPRESENTATION. REUTERS FILE ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Supreme Court view petition against that Supreme of 98 countries for their handling study because all of its testing rates has ordered the release from prison Court acquittal are continuing, al- of the Covid-19 pandemic, a report are not publicly available. of a British-Pakistani man accused of though no date for the next hearing said on Thursday. With 11,666 new Covid-19 cases masterminding the kidnapping and has yet been set. According to the performance getting reported in the last 24 hours beheading of Wall Street Journal corre- Pearl’s kidnapping index compiled by the Sydney- on Thursday, India has continued UNSC To Meet As Fears spondent Daniel Pearl in 2002. Sheikh, along with three oth- based Lowy Institute, neighbouring its streak of low single-day cases, At a hearing in the capital Islam- ers, was accused of kidnapping Sri Lanka was in the 10th position even as the overall tally mounted to abad on Tuesday, the court ordered Pearl, who was reporting a story on in handling the Covid-19 outbreak. 1,07,01,193, health officials said. that Ahmed Omar Sheikh be moved armed religious extremist groups The performance index showed For the past 21 days, the coun- For Myanmar Rohingya from death row to a government- in the southern Pakistani city of that New Zealand handled the pan- try has been recording less than run “rest house”, where he is to be Karachi in January 2002, months demic more effectively than any 20,000 new infections daily. Also, kept under a form of house arrest. after the 9/11 attacks and the US- other country in the world, while the death toll remained below the “He should be moved to a com- led invasion of Pakistan’s north- Brazil sits at the bottom of the list. 300-mark for the past 31 days. Grow After Coup fortable residential environment, western neighbour, Afghanistan. New Zealand was closely fol- On January 19, India had reported something like a rest house, where Pearl went missing after leaving his lowed by Vietnam, Taiwan, Thai- 10,064 new cases, the lowest so far NEW YORK: The United Na- cannot move freely and have from the Security Council brief- he can live a normal life,” judge Omar hotel for a meeting he was told was land and Cyprus, while the US was this year. Last year, the lowest was tions fears the coup in Myan- extremely limited access to ing on Tuesday. Ata Bandial said, hearing a petition with the leader of an armed group. the fifth-worst performing coun- recorded on June 3 at 9,633 cases. mar will worsen the plight of basic health and education ser- “It’s also our hope that any in which Sheikh had challenged his Days later, his kidnappers released try, The Sydney Morning Herald The nationwide immunisation some 6,00,000 Rohingya Mus- vices,” UN spokesman Stephane move of the Council would be detention after having been acquit- images of him alongside a list of de- reported on Thursday. drive began on January 16 after the lims still in the country, a UN Dujarric told reporters. conducive to the stability of ted by the Sindh High Court last year. mands from the US that included the In the report, the Lowy Institute approval of two Covid vaccines -- Co- spokesman said on Monday as “So, our fear is that the events Myanmar rather than making Local media reported that freeing of Pakistani citizens held dur- revealed that smaller populations, vaxin and Covishield -- in the coun- the Security Council planned may make the situation worse the situation more compli- Sheikh’s family will be allowed to ing the US’s so-called “war on terror”. cohesive societies and capable insti- try. As many as 23,55,979 beneficia- to meet on the latest develop- for them,” he said. cated,” a spokesperson for the visit him for nine hours a day, but Less than a month later, a video tutions were big factors in success- ries have received the first dose of ments on Tuesday. The 15-member UN Security Chinese UN mission said. he will not be allowed access to a was released showing Pearl being fully dealing with the pandemic. Covid vaccine in the first phase so far. Myanmar’s military seized Council plans to discuss Myan- The Myanmar army said it mobile phone or the internet. The beheaded. Sheikh and his alleged ac- power on Monday in a coup mar in a closed meeting on had detained Suu Kyi and others exact terms of Sheikh’s confine- complices had been arrested weeks against the democratically Tuesday, diplomats said. in response to “election fraud”, ment, if any, will be made clear earlier. Pearl’s body was found by elected government of Aung “We want to address the handing power to military chief once the court issues formal orders. authorities in May that year San Suu Kyi, who was detained long-term threats to peace and Min Aung Hlaing and imposing a Tuesday’s decision came after the Sheikh, who was arrested in France Debates Bill Against along with other political lead- security, of course working state of emergency for one year. Pakistani government appealed the 2002 and convicted later that ers of in early morning raids. closely with Myanmar’s Asia The United Nations called court’s decision last week to order year, has already served his seven- A 2017 military crackdown in and ASEAN neighbors,” Britain’s for the release of all those de- the release of Sheikh from custody year sentence on the kidnapping ‘Disease’ Of Islamic Radicalism Myanmar’s Rakhine state sent UN Ambassador Barbara Wood- tained, Dujarric said. He said after he was acquitted of Pearl’s mur- charge. The three other accused more than 7,00,000 Rohingya ward, president of the council Guterre’s special envoy on der by the Sindh High Court last year. were acquitted on all charges and Agencies Muslims fleeing into Bangla- for February, told reporters. Myanmar, Christine Schraner The Supreme Court upheld that ordered to be released as well. desh, where they are still strand- China, backed by Russia, Burgener, “remains actively en- acquittal on Thursday in a two-to- The US termed the Supreme PARIS: The French parliament ed in refugee camps. UN Secre- shielded Myanmar from any gaged” and was likely to brief one verdict, ruling that there was in- Court verdict last week “an affront on Monday began debating a tary-General Antonio Guterres significant council action after the Security Council. sufficient evidence to convict Sheikh to terrorism victims everywhere, controversial new bill against and Western states accused the 2017 military crackdown. The United Nations has long for murder. The top court, however, including in Pakistan”. what the interior minister de- the Myanmar military of ethnic Beijing and Moscow are coun- had a presence in Myanmar. scribed as the “disease” of Is- cleansing, which it denied. cil veto powers along with France, Security Council envoys trav- lamic radicalism eating away at “There are about 6,00,000 Britain and the United States. elled to Myanmar in April 2018 the country’s unity. Rohingya those that remain China’s UN mission told Re- and met separately with Suu President Emmanuel Macron against the teacher, gave fresh in Rakhine State, including uters on Monday that it hoped Kyi and Min Aung Hlaing fol- "Life-Threatening Situation": Snow, has pushed the legislation — impetus to the bill. 1,20,000 people who are effec- to find out more about the lat- lowing the crackdown on the which would tighten rules on It prompted the inclusion of tively confined to camps, they est developments in Myanmar Rohingya. Reuters Wind Hammer US Northeast issues ranging from religious- the specific crimes of online hate Agencies based education to polygamy — speech and divulging personal after a spate of attacks blamed information on the internet. NEW YORK: A powerful winter on extremists late last year. Under the legislation, doctors storm engulfed the U.S. Northeast on The lower house National As- also would be fined or jailed if they Chinese State Media Calls Myanmar Monday, blanketing much of the re- sembly kicked off two weeks of performed a virginity test on girls. gion in heavy snow, blasting coastal what are expected to be tense Polygamy is already out- areas with high winds and bringing debates on the legislation, for lawed in France but the new Coup "A Major Cabinet Reshuffle" New York City and other major urban while the left says it stigma- law would also ban authorities BEIJING: The military takeover it sees as interference in its "in- centers to nearly a standstill. tises Muslims, the right argues from issuing residency papers in Myanmar and detention of ternal affairs" -- such as criticism The nor'easter - an East Coast it fails to tackle the core issue. to polygamous applicants. Aung San Suu Kyi was "a major over its human rights record -- storm with winds blowing from The legislation is dubbed the Paty’s death came amid a spate cabinet reshuffle" according to and has taken a similarly neutral the northeast - could bring ac- anti-separatism bill as minis- of attacks in France this year, in- Chinese state media, who rolled stance on most foreign affairs. cumulations of 1 to 2 feet (31 cm ters fear radical Muslims are cluding a knife assault outside the out the euphemisms to avoid Myanmar is also a vital piece to 61 cm) to the country's most the first to bring more than 2 feet of creating communities separate former offices of the Charlie Heb- calling a coup a coup. of Beijing's huge Belt and Road densely populated region before snow in New York City since 2016, from France’s staunchly secu- do satirical magazine and deadly As democratic leaders around infrastructure initiative. tapering off on Tuesday, the Na- when a record-breaking blizzard lar identity. It has been bitterly stabbings at a church in Nice. the world slammed the Bur- President Xi Jinping visited tional Weather Service said. dumped 27.5 inches (70 cm) on the criticised in Muslim countries. Macron has become a figure of mese military and President Joe the country last January, and By early Monday evening, the country's most populous city, ac- “Our country is sick from hate in some Muslim countries Biden said the US was "taking promised to support the Myan- nor'easter had dumped as much as cording to the weather service. separatism, above all Islamism and Turkish President Recep note" of who was standing up mar government on a develop- 27 inches (68 cm) of snow in parts Damaging winds of 30 to 40 which is damaging our national Tayyip Erdogan has called the for Myanmar's people, China's ment path "suited to its own of New Jersey and Pennsylvania miles per hour (48 to 64 km per unity,” Interior Minister Gerald draft law an “open provocation”. communist leadership took a national conditions". and 17 inches (43 cm) in parts of hour) were forecast along the New Darmanin told parliament. In France, far-left leader Jean- softly-softly approach. Biden has called for a quick New York City. More than 13 inches Jersey coast. In Massachusetts, the “You have to know what to Luc Melenchon opposes a text that Beijing called for all parties its fiery commentaries against restoration of democracy in (33 cm) covered Manhattan's Cen- weather service forecast gusts up call the disease, you have to he says “stigmatises Muslims”. in Myanmar to "resolve their China's critics -- also used the Myanmar, while United Nations tral Park, as bands of snow began to 60 mph (97 kph) on Cape Cod find the medicine,” he added. On the right, the parliamenta- differences", and the official Xi- occasion to take a pop at former Secretary-General Antonio moving north into New England. and the islands of Martha's Vine- “This text does not fight reli- ry group leader of The Republi- nhua news agency on Monday US president Donald Trump, Guterres, the European Union By early evening, Boston re- yard and Nantucket. gions but the Islamist takeover cans Damien Abad said the text described the military replacing whose combative approach to and Australia were among oth- ported a mix of snow and rain, Power outages driven by wind bid,” he added. ignores issues such as radicali- elected ministers after the coup Beijing had plunged US-China ers to condemn the coup. the Weather Service's forecaster and heavy, wet snow are possible The law was in the pipe- sation in prison and migration. as a "major cabinet reshuffle". ties to their lowest in decades. The Myanmar military has Marc Chenard said. But just a few overnight across the region, but no line before the October kill- Meanwhile French far-right The nationalist Global Times "Some experts mentioned justified its seizure of power by miles inland from the New Eng- major outages were reported early ing of Samuel Paty, a junior leader Marine Le Pen — who meanwhile quoted unnamed that... Trump, who refused to alleging widespread fraud in land coast, up to 12 inches (30 cm) Monday evening. high school teacher who was analysts believe will be Macron’s experts as saying the generals' admit his election defeat and elections held three months ago of snow were reported, he said. "It's the storm of the century!" beheaded in the street. But main rival in 2022 elections — power-grab could be seen as reportedly incited the Capitol that the NLD won in a landslide. By Tuesday morning, some areas predicted snowplow operator the killing, committed by an last week outlined her own plan, "an adjustment to the country's riots, might be the Myanmar It has imposed a state of emer- could see 15 inches (38 cm). James Carew, 56, of Union, New 18-year old Chechen after a which include a ban on Muslim dysfunctional power structure". military's inspiration," it wrote. gency for a year, and claimed it If the winter storm achieves its Jersey, noting he had been clearing virulent social media campaign headscarves in all public places. But the paper -- known for Beijing has long rebuffed what would then hold fresh elections. maximum potential, it would be snow for 30 years.

NEWS MAKERS Dubai Creates 'Space Court' For Out-Of-This-World Disputes Erdogan Hints At Moves To Draft New Turkish Constitution ANKARA; President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Monday it may be time for Turkey to adopt a new constitu- Dubai announced on Monday the creation of a “space court” to settle commercial disputes, as tion, feeding speculation that he could seek a way to extend his rule. the UAE — which is also sending a probe to Mars — builds its presence in the space sector. The Erdogan, 66, has governed Turkey as prime minister or president since 2002, cementing his control over the tribunal will be based at the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Courts, an independent nation of 83 million people and surviving a failed coup. British-inspired arbitration centre based on common law. As prime minister, he pushed through changes to the constitution in 2017 that created an executive presidency and Space law is governed by international conventions and resolutions, including the UN Outer abolished the premiership. He then won the 2018 presidential election, the first of two potential five-year terms. Space Treaty which entered into force in 1967. Several states have also signed bilateral or multi- Turkey is scheduled to hold parliamentary and presidential elections in 2023, meaning that his rule would lateral agreements to regulate their space activities. However, while until recently the field was have to end by 2028 if he were re-elected. almost exclusively the domain of nations and institutions, space has become a commercial issue But after chairing a four-hour cabinet meeting, Erdogan raised the idea of writing a brand new constitution to involving more and more private companies. replace one that Turkey has been using since 1982. It was drafted following a military coup. “An integrated space industry, supported by human resources, infrastructure, and scientific re- “It is clear that the source of Turkey’s problems is that constitutions have always been written by putschists,” search, is under way,” Zaki Azmi, Chief Justice at DIFC Courts, said in a statement. “The Courts of Erdogan said in nationally televised remarks. Space is a global initiative that will operate in parallel, helping to build a new judicial support network to serve the stringent commercial demands of international space exploration in the 21st century.” Established in 2004, the DIFC Courts already draw many foreign companies to arbitrate their commercial disputes, but did not yet have courts spe- Google To Pay $3.8 Million To Settle Pay Gap, Hiring Bias Claims cialised in the space activities of private companies. Azmi said that as space commerce becomes more global, the complex commercial agreements San Ramon (California): Google will pay $2.6 million to more than 5,500 employees and past job applicants to that govern them “will also require an equally innovative judicial system to keep pace”. resolve allegations that the internet giant discriminated against female engineers and Asians in California and The UAE, which takes in seven emirates including Dubai, has invested heavily in the space sector in recent years. Washington state. The settlement announced Monday closes a 4-year-old case that the Labour Department After sending its first astronaut into space in 2019, the country last year launched a probe named “Hope” towards Mars. It is due to reach its destination next brought as part its periodic reviews of the pay practices at federal government contractors such as Google. week. “That was for us an eye opener that we need to provide the UAE with the right infrastructure [in case of disputes],” Amna Al Owais, Chief Registrar at That inquiry resulted in accusations that during a period spanning from 2014 to 2017, Google paid female engi- DIFC Courts, told AFP. “We want to set the scene in terms of what courts can do. We believe that there will be a huge appetite for it,” she said, citing as examples neers less than men in similar positions. The pay discrepancies were cited in several Google offices in its home disagreements over satellite purchases or collisions between devices in space. Companies and institutions based both in the UAE and abroad will now have the state of California, as well as at locations in Seattle and Kirkland, Washington. Google had fiercely contested the option of agreeing to take grievances to the tribunal, with new contracts potentially specifying the new “space court” as the forum for resolving disputes. allegations as unfounded before reaching the settlement without acknowledging any wrongdoing. The oil-rich nation, whose colossal skyscrapers and mega-projects put it on the world map, hopes otherworldly new industries could be a boost to its economic “We believe everyone should be paid based upon the work they do, not who they are, and invest heavily to make future. It is also looking at other new frontiers — space tourism and mining — and has made plans to also help regulate those fledgling industries. No Image our hiring and compensation processes fair and unbiased,” Google said on Monday. ICICI Bank Limited is an Indian multinational bank News Wednesday | 03-02-2021 05 Two Militant Associates Cop Among 3 Held With Held Along With Arms In Charas In Budgam Representational photo Bandipora, Sangrama: Police SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kash- mir Police on Tuesday arrested BANDIPORA: Bandipora police rounds. one of its members and two ci- Tuesday claimed to have arrested “On his preliminary enquiry, vilians along with contraband two over ground workers of Jaish- the accused revealed that he substances in Central Kashmir's e-Mohammad militant output is associated with the Jaish E Budgam district. along with arms and ammunition Mohammad militant outfit and Reports said that a police con- in two Bandipora and Sangrama he is in contact with handlers stable was among the three drug areas of north Kashmir. across the border from were he peddlers arrested along with con- In a statement police said that received instructions to identify traband substances in Budgam. the police and security forces had innocent youth for joining mili- "The seizure included 11 received reliable information tancy and pass on arms and am- strips of banned drug Spasmo- that there were certain anti-na- munition to them,” he said. proxivan, 3 lathies of Charas tional elements who were indoc- The spokesperson said that and some heroin substance," trinating youths and influencing on his further disclosure, he they said. dent of Budgam and Sajad Ah- them with false narratives and named Showkat Ahmad Malik, The contraband substances mad Bhat a resident of Narkara motivating them to take violent a resident of Sangrama area of were recovered from a vehicle Budgam. path, besides providing them Sopore as his accomplice in car- Picture Perfect: A Kashmiri man lapping his child posing for camera in bearing registration number Meanwhile, Police have regis- arms, ammunition and other re- rying out his nefarious designs Srinagar on Tuesday. KO Photo Abid Bhat DI5CN-1322. tered a case under FIR number sources for this purpose. and accordingly a search opera- Sources identified them as 21/2021 under sections 8, 21 of He said that acting on specific tion was launched in Sangrama Constable Arshid Ahmad Dar of NDPS Act in Police Station Bud- human and technical inputs Ban- with Sopore Police and 52RR Farashgund posted at DPL Bud- gam and further investigation dipora police along with 13 RR leading to the recovery of 01 gam, Riyaz Ahmad Mir, a resi- pertaining to the incident are on. apprehended one suspected per- Pistol, 05 live hand grenades Covid Claims 2 More Lives, son Abdul Majeed Khan, a resi- and 20 live rounds from the ac- dent of Kralpora Bandipora near cused person. Wular Vantage Park in Aragam He further said that in this area and recovered arms, ammu- regard a case FIR No. 04/2021 44 Test Positive In J&K nition from his possession. under relevant sections of law ARTO Files FIR Against He said that the arms and am- has been registered at PS Ara- SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir on In Jammu division, 24,979 in- munition include 01 Pistol, 03 gam and further investigation Tuesday recorded two more lives cluding 24,548 recoveries and live hand grenades and 10 live has been taken up. deaths due to COVID-19 taking the 371 deaths are from Jammu dis- Complainant For Social death toll to 1,938 in the Union Ter- trict, 4,204 including 4,128 re- ritory while 44 positive cases were coveries and 57 deaths are from Media Posts reported taking the tally of positive Udhampur, 3,868 including 3,811 cases to 124,594 in J&K. recoveries and 55 deaths are BARAMULLA: Assistant Re- an RTI application before APIO Bukhari Censures JK Govt Of the exact number of 124,594 from Rajouri, 3,432 including gional Transport Officer (ARTO) and same was replied within cases, 73,021 are from Kashmir 3,364 recoveries and 64 deaths Baramulla has filed a complaint time framework, now repeat- and 51,573 from Jammu divi- are from Doda, 3,254 including against a person for ‘misusing’ edly he again tried to defame For Applying SRO-202 On In- sion. Officials said that among 3,199 recoveries and 52 deaths social media to ‘malign’ his rep- the image of our organization 44 new cases, 32 belong to Kash- 00 from Rajouri, 00 from Doda, 00 are from Kathua, 2,832 including utation in the society. by uploading a video without mir division while as 12 are from from Kathua, 02 from Samba, 00 2,776 recoveries and 40 deaths ARTO Baramulla, Mubashir verifying the facts,” reads the Service Recruits Jammu division, adding that the from Kishtwar, 01 from Poonch, are from Samba, 2,732 including Jan said that he has approached complaint. total number of positive cases in 00 from Ramban and 00 from 2,709 recoveries and 22 deaths Cyber Police Station Srinagar, He further alleged that Salam Urges Lt. Governor For Swift Security Clearance Kashmir division have reached Reasi," officials disclosed. are from Kishtwar, 2,501 in- seeking registration of FIR recently uploaded a similar Of MBBS Doctors Who Have Studied In Pakistan to 73,021 including 71,272 recov- Notably, in the last 24 hours two cluding 2,450 recoveries and 24 against a person who he al- video following which he filed eries and 1,217 deaths while as persons belonging to Kashmir di- deaths are from Poonch, 2,133 leged 'defamed' him by upload- an application before SHO Cy- total number of positive cases in vision who were tested positive for including 2,109 recoveries and ing ‘unverified’ videos on social ber Police Station, Srinagar for Jammu division have reached to COVID-19 have died. 21 deaths are from Ramban and media platforms. lodging an FIR. 51,573 including 50,716 recover- As per officials figures, 26,238 1,638 including 1,622 recoveries The officer in his complaint has “Investigation agency has ev- ies and 721 deaths. positive cases including 457 and 15 deaths are from Reasi. sought registration of FIR against ery right to verify facts but how The officials said that the total deaths and 25,570 recoveries are As per the daily information one Sirajudin Salam, a resident of can a common person certify number of active cases in Jammu from Srinagar, 8,121 including 174 bulletin 1,134,200 persons in Baramulla for uploading unveri- things with authority on social and Kashmir are 668 including deaths and 7,907 recoveries are Jammu and Kashmir are under fied video on social media. media defaming organizations, 532 from Kashmir division and from Baramulla, 7,772 including observation while 34,379 per- “One person namely Sirajudin especially me,” ARTO wrote in 136 from Jammu division. 7,624 recoveries and 118 deaths sons have been kept under home Salam R/O Baramulla submitted his complaint. With 83 more recoveries, the are from Budgam, 5,729 including quarantine besides that 668 per- tally of total recoveries in Jam- 5,594 recoveries and 88 deaths sons are in isolation. mu and Kashmir has reached are from Pulwama, 5,662 includ- According to the bulletin, 121,988 which is 97.83 percent ing 95 deaths and 5,539 recov- 995,709 persons have completed of the total cases. eries are from Kupwara, 4,907 surveillance period and 101,506 “Cases tested positive in J&K including 4,771 recoveries and 85 persons are under home surveil- Choudhary Reviews SRINAGAR: Apni Party Presi- government employees who include 12 from Srinagar, 02 from deaths are from Anantnag, 4,693 lance besides that so far results of dent Syed Mohammad Altaf face the brunt of such unfavor- Baramulla, 01 from Budgam, 05 cases including 4,614 and 61 4,580,204 samples are available. Functioning Of Animal Bukhari on Tuesday censured able policies is appalling. SRO- from Pulwama, 00 from Kup- deaths are from Bandipora, 4,628 Out of 4,580,204 the number of the J&K government for ne- 202 is detrimental to youth wara, 02 from Anantnag, 00 from including 4,527 recoveries and 46 samples tested negative stands at glecting the genuine grievances welfare and thus a sense of Bandipora, 09 from Ganderbal, 01 deaths are from Ganderbal, 2,697 4,455,610 while as 124,594 have Husbandry Department of the in-service candidates alienation is on the rise. Apni from Kulgam and 00 from Shopi- including 2,618 recoveries and tested positive, among them 668 who are being deprived of their party reiterates its demand for an in Kashmir division while as 12 54 deaths are from Kulgam and persons are active, 121,988 per- rightful claims because of the complete removal of such a re- from Jammu division include 08 2,573 including 2,508 recoveries sons have recovered and 1,938 implementation of draconian gressive SRO,” he demanded. from Jammu, 01 from Udhampur, and 39 deaths are from Shopian. persons have died. SRO-202. Bukhari also appealed to the Bukhari also urged the Lt. Lt. Governor to intervene per- CASES TESTED POSITIVE IN J&K INCLUDE 12 FROM SRINAGAR, Governor to intervene into the sonally into the genuine griev- 02 from Baramulla, 01 from Budgam, 05 from Pulwama, 00 from Kupwara, 02 from speedy clearance of the ante- ance of the MBBS students who “Anantnag, 00 from Bandipora, 09 from Ganderbal, 01 from Kulgam and 00 from cedents of MBBS doctors who have completed their degrees Shopian in Kashmir division while as 12 from Jammu division include 08 from Jammu, 01 have returned last year after from different medical col- from Udhampur, 00 from Rajouri, 00 from Doda, 00 from Kathua, 02 from Samba, 00 from completing their degrees from leges of Pakistan but are being different medical colleges of pushed from pillar to post for Kishtwar, 01 from Poonch, 00 from Ramban and 00 from Reasi," Pakistan. clearance of their verification. Speaking to a delegation of “There are bright and prom- the in-service candidates who ising doctors whose only sin is JAMMU: Principal Secretary, Ani- bandry Officers from Rajouri and are working in different depart- that they have completed their mal, Sheep Husbandry and Fisher- Poonch to enthuse new life to the ments in J&K, Bukhari said that medical degree from different Pulse Polio Campaign Successfully ies Department, Navin K. Choud- departmental activities with em- application of SRO-202 on the colleges of Pakistan. I request hary, today convened an officers phasis on encouraging people to in-service candidates who have the Lt. Governor of Jammu and Held Across UT Of Jammu & Kashmir meeting to review functioning of set up cattle feed production units. opted for different services af- Kashmir for his kind interven- Animal Husbandry Department. He said that the twin districts can ter going through the direct re- tion so that the home depart- SRINAGAR: Pulse Polio Campaign KO Photo: Abid Bhat Navin had a detailed review of provide good quality feed to farm- cruitment of Service Selection ment clears their antecedents 2021 was Successfully held across Cattle Feed Production Scheme, Inte- ers from both the provinces of the Board is sheer injustice. on priority basis,” he demanded. the UT of Jammu & Kashmir with grated Poultry Development Scheme, UT which would also boost their “These candidates have been He said that the delay in clear- Total Achievement of 1940767 Fodder Development Scheme, Inte- income in return. unjustifiably categorized under ance of their verification in the Children from the age group of grated Poultry Development Scheme Navin Choudhary said that SRO-202. Their salaries stand home department has not only 0-5yrs (100% achievement). and other related schemes. animal husbandry sector has the nominal devoid of any incre- impeded their future prospectus IPPI 2021 was inaugurated Addressing the officers, Principal scope and potential to become ment or allowances for two but has created frustration among by Atal Dulloo, Financial Com- Secretary asked them to focus on an alluring source of self employ- more years while they have their families who had pinned missioner, Health & Medical setting up and supporting milk pro- ment in certain regions of the UT already completed their pro- high hopes on their wards. Education Department at Govt. cessing, packaging, value addition where agriculture is not quite vi- bation period and have gained “These doctors are in pos- Hospital Sarwal Jammu on 31st and marketing besides increasing able. He asked the district officers much higher grade pay in session of valid passports but January 2021. milk production in the Union Ter- to organise regular promotional their receptive departments,” their verification is still being On the first day 1667763 (87%) ritory. He said that the region has activities besides conducting in- Bukhari observed. delayed by the police depart- children were covered in both enough potential to double its milk teractive sessions with the college Bukhari assured the delegates ment which bars them from ap- activity while as 1859326 (97%) production and all efforts should be students regarding entrepreneur- that all their grievances will be pearing in the MCI examination children were covered on the initiated to tap this prospective. ship avenues in animal husbandry. brought into the consideration of a mandatory prerequisite for 2nd day House to House activity. Principal Secretary highlighted He also shared the success story of Lt. Governor of J&K so as to miti- their practices in J&K and else- On the 3rd and final day a total that the need of the hour is to en- Aijaz Rather, who has set a fisheries gate their sufferings at the earliest. where in the country. I appeal 1940767 children were covered Tulail Machil, Tangdar, Keran, flung areas like Paddar, Dachin, courage and support entrepreneurs unit in Kokernag and is generating He expressed deep concern to the Lt. Governor to intervene with 100% achievement in the Karna, etc, vaccines were made Madwah, Gol etc. and large milk processing units. He handsome income. over the ramifications of SRO- and resolve the grievances of UT of Jammu & Kashmir. available in such hard to reach Total No. of 42836 vaccina- asked the concerned officers to en- Regarding Bird Flu, Principal Sec- 202 on all the qualified youth these bright medics who want In Kashmir Division 1049874 areas in advance. tors were deployed in 10709 sure that there should be no delay retary was briefed that a control who after toiling hard get ab- to contribute in the better- Children were administered Po- At Jammu Division 890893 booths across UT of Jammu & in disbursal of subsidies to the en- room has been set up in the office of sorbed in the government sec- ment of our healthcare system,” lio vaccine in most far flung and Children were covered with Kashmir for Successful conduct trepreneurs. Divisional Commissioner Kashmir tor in J&K. “The condition of Bukhari added. snow bound areas like Gurez, 100% achievement in most far of Pulse Polio Campaign 2021. He asked the Chief Animal Hus- to monitor and control the menace. NEWS MAKERS E-mail: [email protected] DWP Observes 'World Wetlands Day' DLSCC Clears SRO-43 Cases Power Shutdown At Bandipora SRINAGAR: According to the SRINAGAR: On 'World Wetlands Day', the Department of Wildlife Protection, Jammu and Kashmir gov- Power Controller, Kashmir Valley ernment today stressed for the need to conserve and protect Wetlands, here. BANDIPORA: The District Level Screening- province, in order to facili- The 'World Wetlands Day' is being observed every year on 2nd of February and this year it is being cum-Consultative Committee (DLCC) meeting tate project wing to carry observed with theme 'Wetlands & Water' to raise awareness about healthy Wetlands and clean Water. on Tuesday cleared two militancy-affected out laying of Bus Bars, the In this connection, a function was organised at Hokersar Wetland Reserve, Srinagar by the Wetlands cases and sanctioned compensation in favor Receiving Stations Yaripora Division, Kashmir in collaboration with an NGO, National Society for Protection of Water Resource, of 32 families whose properties were dam- Associates and Rooh shall observe Wetlands and Forest. aged in across LoC shelling at Gurez. shutdown on February 04, Addressing the participants, the Conservator of Forests, Wildlife/ Regional Wildlife Warden, Kashmir The meeting was convened under the chair- from 11am to 4pm. Region, Rashid Yahya Naqash, emphasized upon the need to conserve and protect our Wetlands particu- manship of Deputy Commissioner (DC) Ban- Similarly, Receiving Sta- SERVICES PROVIDED: E-FILLING, E TDS, INCOME TAX larly in relation to the theme that Wetlands, Water and life are inseparable. dipora, Dr Owais Ahmad. tion Mitalhama shall also He highlighted the role and importance of Wetlands and called them as the most productive life support During the meeting a case was cleared for observe shutdown on Feb- RETURNS, SALES TAX/ VAT RETURNS, BOOK KEEPING, system in the World, he also outlined the precautions necessary at this juncture to combat different recruitment under SRO-43 while another case ruary 06 and 08 from 11am challenges faced by the Wetlands. was approved and referred to the concerned to 4 pm. Meanwhile, the ALSO SERVICE FOR PAN, TAN AND DIGITAL SIGNATURE Speaking on the occasion, Wildlife Warden, Wetlands Division, Kashmir highlighted the importance of department for further necessary action. power supply to the areas CERTIFICATE (DSC) REGISTRATION the Wetlands acting as absorption basin and carbon sinks besides harbouring lakhs of Migratory birds 32 cases of damage due to cross border fed from above mentioned during winter season. shelling at Gurez were also approved subject Receiving Stations shall re- The students from various schools threw light on the theme and stressed for the measures to be adopted to confirmation of losses incurred by Execu- main affected during the for betterment of the Wetlands. tive Engineer (SSD) Gurez. given period. Cell: +91- :9419540025 / 9596020164 / 7006818341 SATHU PAYEEN BAGHWANPORA, BARBARSHAH, SRINAGAR, KMR. OPINION Wednesday | 03-02-2021 06 Need For A Separate Shia Wakf Board Printed & Published By Sajjad Haider on behalf of the Kashmir Observer LLP All 133 Mosques And Shrines With An Annual Income Of Rs. 26 Crore And 9500 Kanals Of Land In Published From: # 5- Boulevard, Srinagar-190001 Printed at: KT Press Pvt. Ltd, Rangreth Ind Area, Srinagar. Jammu And Kashmir Have Come Under The Central Wakf Board Under The J&K Reorganization Act RNI Registration No: 69503/98 Postal Registration No-L/159/KO/SK/2014-16 ince the creation of Shia Wakf Board in Editor-in-Chief : Sajjad Haider Jammu and Kashmir Tasaduq Khwaja is a hot topic these Legal Counsel: Sdays I deem it important Switchboard: (0194) 2106304 to put across my views on the issue which I’m sure re- Editorial: (0194) 2502327 flects views of the society at Email editorial: [email protected] large. Even though I live in America, I can’t detach myself from my community, Mohammad Muzafar Thakur culture and ethos. I have the highest regard and respect for every political leader, Boost For Economy religious scholars, preachers and members of my com- he budget presented by finance minister Nirmala Sith- munity back home. Howev- araman sent the stock market soaring with sensex THE EXISTING er, this doesn't stop me from scaling over 2300 points. The total size of the 2021-22 having differences of opinion on the issues of public budget was at Rs 34.83 lakh crore. Around 5.54 lakh Jammu and importance and it does not Tcrore was provided for capital expenditure. Sitharaman an- tantamount to arrogance or nounced a slew of taxation reforms. A large allocation has been Kashmir Board disrespect. This is in fact, made for healthcare. This included a total spend of around Rs the essence of democracy 2 lakh crore on healthcare with Rs 35,000 crore on Covid-19 and necessary for creating THE GOVERNMENT IS FINALIZING the formation vaccine development and inoculation. This is an increase of for Muslims a democratic temper in the 137 percent compared to the outlay on healthcare which was society. of two Wakf Boards in Kashmir and one in Rs 94,452 crore in 2020. The finance minister also announced Specified Wakf in I heard many statements a new cess on agriculture development – Rs 2.5 per litre on for and against the creation Ladakh under the Central Wakf Act 1995 that petrol and Rs 4 per litre on diesel. Also, four poll-bound states Kashmir is awaiting of the Shia Wakf Act, but I personally feel we should would map up wakf properties in the two union – Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Assam and West Bengal – will see signifi- have a separate Wakf Act cant spending on highway road expansion. the decision to be for better administration territories and digitise records as well. Significantly, the budget also has a new vehicle scrapping and management of Auqaf policy that aims to provide the auto sector a boost. There will implemented as it properties belonging to now be a vehicle fitness test after 20 years in case of personal Shia Muslim community are accountable. I have nev- agement of Wakf proper- especially women. vehicles and 15 years in case of commercial vehicles. The auto plans to open a for the reasons enumerated er seen in my lifetime any ties. For instance Jammu All 133 Muslim mosques sector has been in a slump over the last three years. In fact, below. income and expenditure and Kashmir Shri Mata and shrines with an an- 2019 had witnessed the biggest decline in auto sales. Overall, Wakf Act will maintain statement of wakf proper- Vaishno Devi Shrine Act was nual income of Rs. 26 crore the focus has been on healthcare and infrastructure. The bud- chain of general transparency and account- ties in Kashmir being pub- enacted 1988. With the en- and 9500 kanals of land in get provided Rs 1.18 lakh crore for ministry of Roads and Rs ability in the system. Every lished in any newspaper. actment of Act the revenue Jammu and Kashmir have 1.10 lakh crore for Railways. stores next to penny out of Auqaf prop- When a Wakf Board of Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine come under the Central The budget was Nirmala Sitharaman's third and also India's erty will be accounted for is constituted it will be Board increased then the Wakf Board under the J&K first paperless budget. She used a ‘made in India’ tablet to and if there is any misman- manned, managed and run idea of University and Hos- Re-organisation Act. The deliver the budget address. In the budget, the finance min- religious shrines agement or discrepancy in by local Shia persons of re- pital was conceived, which Jammu and Kashmir Mus- ister has chosen to spend her way out of the current finan- the revenue, action under pute or who are elected for is comparable to AIIMS. lim Wakf Board is a rich or- cial crisis. And this is what the economy needed in the given and start a clothing rules will be taken. Every the post. No outsider will On the contrary our Imam ganisation and has pushed circumstances. The budget is thus a step in the direction to- member of our commu- have a place in the Board. Hussain (AS) Hospital, Be- for modernisation of educa- wards a self-reliant economy also called Atmanirbharta. This brand that would be nity will have the right to It is on this analogy that no mina was started much ear- tion in the Kashmir Valley have access to any record Shia can be nominated on lier but this institution is in by supporting the setting is expected to drive economic momentum and growth. after fulfilling certain for- Sunni Wakf Board or any a shabby condition. Much up of the Islamic University But given the battering the economy has received due to the available at nominal malities and the officer in Hindu Trust. This is misrep- after its establishment many of Science and Technology ongoing pandemic, it will be a long time before things return to charge shall be bound by resentation of the facts that more acts were enacted like between 2002 to 2008. The normal. As per estimates released by Ministry of Statistics and prices. It also plans law to publish income and outsiders will be nominated Jammu and Kashmir Shri Jammu and Kashmir Wakf Programme Implementation last year, India’s Gross Domestic expenditure statements on the Shia Wakf Board. Amarnathji Shrine Act 2000, Board is taking care of 2000 Product for the April-June quarter slipped by a whopping 23.9 to establish duly certified by a firm of However, the Minister Jammu and Kashmir Mata buildings and kiosks and per cent, owing to a strict nationwide lockdown due to the novel Chartered Accountants af- incharge who should be a Sukrala Shrine Act, 1988 runs three Nursing Col- coronavirus. In 2019, the GDP had expanded by 5.2 per cent in diagnostic testing ter every year in local dai- Shia will be chairman. It is and Shri Shiv Khori Shrine leges. Compared with the the comparable quarter. The gaping dent in the GDP has meant lies for the information of general guideline in respect Act 1999, Shri Mata Bala centralized revenue collect- that the lakhs of jobs have been lost which will not be created in the general public. all Muslim Auquaf Trusts Sundari Shrine Act 2013 and ing system of Jammu and Some people are of the or Boards that the Minister Jammu and Kashmir Sikh Kashmir Wakf Board, the near future. For that to happen, the economy will have to kick- laboratories on view that the ‘assistants’ incharge heads the board. Gurdwara Religious and En- Central Wakf Board gives start and start functioning normally. And this, in turn, will not appointed by the Mara’ja 4. The Government is fi- dowment Act of 1988 were more powers to Mutwalis, be possible on a sustainable basis until the vaccination is done nominal charges for (scholars of jurisprudence) nalizing the formation of enacted thereafter. the traditional caretakers on a mass scale and the government gets a grip on the runaway in Qom and Najaf at differ- two Wakf Boards in Kash- 5. The existing Jammu of the shrines to collect en- pandemic. This would mean probably a wait of three to six more the benefit of the ent places are only autho- mir and one in Ladakh and Kashmir Board for dowments in the form of months. But a budget that has focussed on health care and in- rised to look into the wakf under the Central Wakf Muslims Specified Wakf in cash and jewellery and run frastructure development will certainly go a long way to give patients. related issues. But I fail to Act 1995 that would map Kashmir is awaiting the de- the affairs on their own. The economy the necessary boost it needed. understand that if the ‘as- up wakf properties in the cision to be implemented Central Wakf Act calls for 7% sistants’ sell auqaf land two union territories and as it plans to open a chain of revenue share from these to some private person or digitise records as well. of general stores next to re- shrines. However, unlike the violate the fundamental The Jammu and Kashmir ligious shrines and start a rest of the country, the Jam- principles of wakf prop- Muslim Auquaf Trust was clothing brand that would mu and Kashmir Wakf Board erty or conceal the income established by Sheikh Mo- be available at nominal centralizes all revenue and OTHER OPINION of the auqaf or there is no hammad Abdullah, former prices. It also plans to es- plans for expansion of basic transparency in the system, Chief Minister in 1978. He tablish diagnostic testing infrastructure. The previous whether that person will sent a letter to late Aga Syed laboratories on nominal J&K board given the assets continue to hold the posi- Yousuf Almosvi of Budgam charges for the benefit of and revenue model, was A Productive tion? In fact, this is a mis- seeking his consent for en- the patients. We must learn able to foray into the health interpretation of sharia and actment of separate Shia lessons from other com- and education sectors. the Mara’ja have already Auqaf. Unfortunately, this munities. Sikhs have estab- conveyed their decision letter was ignored and we lished low price medicine The views expressed in that ‘the donated land can- lost the opportunity of en- shops at Gurudwara Bangla this article are the author’s Budget Session not be sold to anyone under actment of a separate Shia Sahib, New Delhi where own and do not necessarily n Friday, Parliament convened for its Budget Session. any circumstances.” No per- Auqaf. Notwithstanding the medicine and diagnostic reflect the editorial stance of The pandemic shortened the Budget Session last year, son is above law. Everybody fact, that Trusts or Boards facilities are available to ev- Kashmir Observer and the winter session was not held at all. This makes is accountable in this world of endowments of less im- eryone on nominal charges. the current session even more significant, for it is not and hereafter for every portance were established The J&K BMSW also plans to Author lives in Denver, Ojust the Union Budget 2021-22 which needs to be tabled, dis- act they have done in this which brought tremendous provide interest free loans America and can be reached cussed and passed, but a range of other issues which merit great- world. Even the prophets improvement in the man- to budding entrepreneurs, at: [email protected] er deliberation in the space which symbolises the expression of popular sovereignty. Unfortunately, the Budget Session has started off with a note of discord — with most Opposition parties boycotting the Presi- dent’s address to register their resistance to the farm laws and the Centre’s handling of the protests. Instead of the government skirting a debate or the Opposition walking out, it is crucial to have a structured discussion on agriculture, reforms, protests and what happened on January 26 in both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. Remember, it was because the legislative process The Times Of Covid-19 And Beyond was fast-tracked that apprehensions about the laws deepened. he year 2020 has passed, leaving sector got exposed, people lost jobs in mil- Coffee giant Starbucks came up with an end up making things more unpleasant An open discussion — with both supportive and critical points behind many unpleasant memories lions and hundreds of thousands of people initiative of supplying free coffee to health- for their citizens if they follow a heavily of views being expressed freely — will help send a signal that and experiences for most of us to lost their lives while rowing through these care workers. It’s obviously less about the privatized healthcare regime. The best the appetite for debate is alive, and assure farmers that their observe and experience. It taught us trying times. In several countries a botched sympathy and more about the business way to rid this world of this deadly vi- concerns are being articulated in Parliament. Tto not be too ambitious about future, spend up and thoughtless lockdown forced people and brand promotion. In contrast to that, rus could be a government sponsored India has faced a national security, public health and economic and invest in the present we are living in. into poverty, the leaders in these countries if we take local businesses and small scale subsidy on the virus. But this becomes crisis over the past year. And each of these elements needs greater It taught us to revisit our selfish exploita- heavily wrested their beliefs on conspiracy entrepreneurial initiatives or even the la- a challenging task for the governments deliberation too. The standoff with China has persisted — and a tion of nature. 2020 would infamously be theories and unacceptable unscientific borers into account, it will be clearly seen which are mostly funded by high profile lot has happened since raksha mantri Rajnath Singh last briefed remembered for being the year in which a methods to deal with the pandemic. that they have been affected badly by the corporates and billionaires, the probabil- Parliament. The government would do well to put out a detailed deadly contagious virus heralded into this Almost everyone in the working class crisis. The problems for such small scale ity of reaping as much profit as possible statement on the exact state of play both in the western and east- world. Covid-19 left a devastating imprint section felt the impact of this uneven situ- and indigenous businesses worsened fur- from the paranoia, fear and exigency of in our memories many of us lost our friends ation however surprisingly we also ob- ther due to a botched up handling of this the people becomes very high in such cir- ern sectors, and what it plans to do to oust China from Indian ter- and family members to this pandemic. The served a spike in the assets of the billion- pandemic by their respective leaders. cumstances. The private companies and ritory. The pandemic has abated — but there is no room for com- picture of the entire world was dystopic aires in this time frame. It won’t be wrong We have overcome a deadly disease corporates involved in the development placency. As the vaccination drive intensifies, Parliament should and grim throughout the major part of this to remark that the economic crisis of this and its impact but the consequence of a and distribution of this anti-virus can see a discussion on India’s record in handling the pandemic so far. year. However, since the year has passed magnitude wasn’t felt ever since the times potential political apathy still awaits us. compel the governments to sell them at And, of course, given that this is the Budget Session, there must be and people around the world are rejuve- of The Great Depression of 1929. A year Now, with the advent of a vaccine people the price of their choice. This will ham- a comprehensive discussion on each element of India’s economic nated, 2021 is being welcomed amid a new down the line we have a situation where are seeing a bleak hope of turning back per the distribution and immunization story, from the macro- economic indicators and revival in select strand of Covid-19. The only silver-lining millions are jobless, many local busi- to their normal lives. This becomes more process in poor and developing countries sectors to the persistence of high unemployment and entrench- worth noticing here is the fact that the nesses have shut down completely, this interesting to see how countries with ab- particularly making it tough for them to ment of structural inequalities. All of this is possible only if both world now has a vaccine which could be af- however doesn’t mean that this recession solute privatized institutions are going to bounce back to a normal life like the rest fective in immunizing people against such has impacted everyone equally. We have distribute the vaccine, even in a country of the privileged nations of the world. The the Treasury and Opposition benches recognise that they differ, a highly contagious virus. observed that globally several wealthiest like USA which is infamous for a very year 2020 might have ended but it’s too but the expression of these differences must happen on the floor Crisis creates an exigency and panic people have profited during these times costly medical treatment of its citizens. early to celebrate given the uncertainties, of the House. The government must shed any unilateralism, and among the common people, the paranoia substantially. For instance, in USA 614 bil- We have witnessed issues of Insulin in- influence and influx of rich capitalist bil- the Opposition must shed any plans of disruption. which was inculcated among the people lionaires have grown their net worth by a jections adorning the newspapers of the lionaires in global politics. by most of the countries around the globe swooping 931 billion$ collectively. US. Similarly, poor and underdeveloped Hindustan Times backfired enormously. In major countries When novel coronavirus had broken the countries which remain under a strict Sheikh Imran the pathetic and underdeveloped health back of the economy around the globe, influence of US capitalism could also shkimran@rediffmail ICICI Bank Limited is an Indian multinational bank PANORAMA Wednesday | 03-02-2021 07 Old And Forlorn Bashir Ahmad Dar

OFTEN WHILE making important family decisions you completely sideline your aged parents. They are watching you as mute spectators, while you take decisions and you don't bother to ask their view because you think that the old- age has taken a toll on their wit

ights and duties are two insepara- ting from them in your childhood . their sweat and blood? you leave no stone unturned to hurt them. ble entities. They go hand in hand. Parents top the list of blessings which You play with your spouse and kids. The Believe me, you are inviting the wrath of They are two sides of the same God has bestowed upon the progeny of parents are watching and you don't have His Holy Scheme. coin. Every person has certain du- Adam (AS). They are the most selfless and a word of love and kindness for them. You You have been mistreating your par- Rties that they are obliged to fulfill. How- altruistic creatures of Allah. It is only your think it is fair? Your own kids are watch- ents since long. Now, your presence is ever, for the effective fulfilment of these parents who are most sincere to you, who ing you. Remember, children are the best frightful to them. You are out and your duties their knowledge is a prerequisite love you unconditionally, who despite all observers and imitators of things. What parents are cracking jokes. You suddenly YOUR PARENTS thing. It is only after one has done one's worries and sorrows, not only raise you but you do to your parents, will surely be em- open the door and an awful stillness falls duties that one can talk about one's rights. also want to see you at the highest level of ulated by your children. You are digging a upon them. They have given words to your are aged. Old Performing duties effectively and enjoying achievement. Only an orphan can tell you pit for yourself. It reminds me of a very tongue when you were helpless in their rights handsomely makes life beautiful. how it feels to be without parents. To him, short but meaningful story. In the story, lap and now the same tongue is silencing age has sucked Right from the stepping out of the moth- the world is cruel and crazy. The world a man takes his aged father to a hilltop theirs. Aren't you ashamed? er's womb into this world, a person holds seems intimidating as hell. The world is a to kill him by pushing him down the hill. Medical concerns are common in old age. all their strength certain identities. Being son/daughter, concoction of bitterness and indignation But, just when the son was about to push Chronic ailments attack the elderly people brother/sister, friend, student to name a for him/her. So,value your parents while him, the father stopped him. Pointing to easily because of decreased immunity. few. The number of identities continue to they are with you. Islam has made it oblig- a nearby spot, he asks his son to take him Your parents are no exception. They need out of their every surge as one grows. But every identity as- atory for you to obey your parents and have there and push. On asking why the father medication and care, and you deem them sociates itself with some rights and duties. mercy on them. Islam has told you to seek wishes to be pushed from the spot ,the as parasites, sorry to be too harsh, who single bone. You are For instance, as a student your rights are paradise under the feet of your mother and old man replies that he too had pushed drain your money, time and mental peace. that you get a good education, best teach- enter the paradise through the gate(your his father from that spot when his father What if they had deemed you the same their strength. But, ers to teach you and opportunities to play father). So, God has made it mandatory for was old. So, you reap what you sow. way when you were draining their money, in school. But it is your duty to work hard us to care for our parents and respect them Parents have undergone a long toil and health and time? Give it a thought. your fearful and excel in studies. You are also bound to beyond measures. Like Islam, every other difficulties to raise you. They have not Still, your parents are not complaining abide by the rules and regulations of your religion has laid special emphasis on to rested years together to make your fu- about your negligence which has left them sidelong look school. Similarly, as a kid of your family, love and respect the parents. For example, ture. They have ensured your good edu- in a state of absolute pain and misery. They it is your right that you get a safe and se- both Christianity and Hinduism teaches cation and proper nutrition. They have are a few moments away from their graves cure environment at your home.You get that children should treat their parents had countless sleepless nights to ensure but they are still worried about your well- makes them old a house to live in. You get love from your with respect and honour. that you sleep comfortably. They have lost being and happiness. They won't curse you parents and siblings, and everyone else re- Often while making important family de- their youthful grace to build yours. They but the owner of heavens is all watching. beyond their years. siding with you.You are not teased at and cisions you completely sideline your aged have cut their expenses to fulfill your de- Hammer of God hits late but batters surely. made fun of. But, at the same time you parents. They are watching you as mute sires. Now, it is your turn to show them Please, fulfill your duties towards your par- are obliged to respect your elders, listen spectators, while you take decisions and the gratitude. ents before it is too late. to their advice and not mock your family you don't bother to ask their view because Your parents are aged. Old age has members. So, basically as a son or daugh- you think that the old-age has taken a toll sucked all their strength out of their ev- ter, your rights constitute the duties of on their wit. Do you know how painful it ery single bone. You are their strength. Bashir Ahmad Dar is a teacher by pro- your parents. Likewise, as you grow and is for them to see their exclusion from the But, your fearful sidelong look makes fession, working in zone Vailoo and can be turn to youth, you owe your parents the very family matters of the same family them old beyond their years. God has reached at [email protected] love, affection and care that you are get- which they had so carefully nurtured with commanded you to be fair to them but

How A Hypochondriac Survived The Pandemic

Anamika Chatterjee straight at a dermatologist’s. A cough or a sniffle heard from a mile away would set the y father never wore a monkey alarm bells ringing. I loaded my medicine cap during winters. He did not box with Vitamin C supplements just so I’d believe in conforming to stereo- never run out of the immunity booster. The types about Bengali men. Rather few times I turned out to be secondary con- Mhe did the next best thing — he’d wrap his tact to someone who’d contracted Covid-19, head with multiple layers of men’s shawl not only did I lock myself up in the room, while dropping me to school every morning. I would imagine something going terribly Seeing the bare heads of other parents, my wrong with my throat — I’d spray perfume claims of ‘my daddy strongest’ would often over my arms just to check if my sense of fall flat. Whenever I did request him to brave smell was still intact and would eat salty the cold and take off the shawl, he would chips to check if my taste buds were work- warn, “It’s better to be safe than sorry.” ing just fine. But the mind simply wouldn’t I grew up ingraining these words in my stop playing games till the test result came mind. As a teen, the moment my tem- out to be negative. The one time I needed to perature hit 100, I would ask for a Crocin travel to India to attend to a medical emer- in order to function normally, even if that gency, I stood outside the Terminal 3 en- function meant lying down and reading a trance wondering for half an hour whether I book. When I’d be taken to the doctor for should go ahead and take the flight, after all. general check-ups, I’d ask for supplements Psychologically, I have died several deaths that could keep me in the pink of health. As before the impending end. the doc warned against unnecessary pill- A year into the pandemic, I am not any popping, I’d tell him exactly what I was told braver. But somewhere the gates of fear — “It’s better to be safe than sorry.” have been sealed. Covid-19 has taught an In my adult life, my friends finally found important lesson: the value of living in the a nomenclature for my ‘condition’: hypo- present fully. It means not ruing about the chondria. A basic Google search will tell past nor worrying about the future, but you that hypochondriacs are people who making the most of the present because it are excessively concerned about contract- is the only certainty we have. My greatest ing illnesses. In my mind, nothing was TO PEOPLE LIKE ME, AN OUTBREAK MARKS A setback; an epidemic joy once was travelling to India to see fam- excessive about my need to protect my- ily and friends. That joy is now condensed self from a prospective illness, it was self- points to a calamity and a pandemic implies catastrophe. So, what to watching them talk on my laptop screen. preservation. I even told myself that I pos- My greatest disappointment was to see a sessed foresight my friends were not gifted does it mean for a hypochondriac to live through the pandemic? At the loved one passing away. I have lived through with. After all, what was with this whole that too virtually. With the pandemic hav- business of playing outdoors during rains? beginning, it was about compulsive sanitisation. I would sanitise my ing realised our worst fears, there is a lot Or cycling when the heat was oppressive? less to be fearful of. And as mass vaccina- Privilege, to me, meant every single op- hands after touching a surface or collecting a food parcel tion programmes are being rolled out, it’s portunity that allowed me to read books or hope whose time has come. watch television, activities that demanded setback; an epidemic points to a calamity live through the pandemic? At the begin- ing a surface or collecting a food parcel. It application of mind rather than body. and a pandemic implies catastrophe. So, ning, it was about compulsive sanitisation. reached a point where the skin on my palms [email protected] To people like me, an outbreak marks a what does it mean for a hypochondriac to I would sanitise my hands after touch- began to scrape off, and I found myself Khaleej Times 08 Wednesday | 03.02.2021 LIFE & TIMES ‘Sport Participation Levels Novel Biosensors Quickly Reduced In Students From Verbal reasoning may Detect Coronavirus Lower Socio-Economic Groups’ Agencies not always have positive Proteins, Antibodies Press Trust Of India recognise specific molecules on the ccording to a new research, surface of the virus, bind to them, students from lower socio- effect on children: Study cientists have developed new then emit light through a biochemi- Aeconomic groups (SEG) are protein-based biosensors cal reaction. less likely to participate in sport or Sthat glow when mixed with Antibody testing can reveal physical activity at university. Agencies components of the novel corona- whether a person has had COV- The research, led by Sheffield virus or specific COVID-19 anti- ID-19 in the past. Hallam University, was published arents, take note! Explaining bodies, a breakthrough that could It is being used to track the in the journal 'Sport, Education and to your child why their behav- enable faster and more widespread of the pandemic, but it too Society'. Piour is wrong may not always spread testing for the disease. requires complex laboratory sup- The main barriers affecting par- have the intended positive effect if When mixed with fluid from a plies and equipment. ticipation were found to be down the parent is loud and abrupt, a new nasal swab or blood sample, these The same team also created bio- to the cost of being part of a sports study suggested. protein sensors emit light within sensors that glow when mixed with team, lack of time due to academic The findings of the study were minutes, according to the research COVID-19 antibodies. commitments, part-time working published in the journal 'International published in the journal Nature. They showed that these sensors or their social life taking prece- Journal of Behavioral Development'. Current coronavirus diagnosis do not react to other antibodies that dence, and limited prior knowledge Research conducted globally relies mostly on a technique called might also be in the blood, includ- of and participation in a sport be- shows that spanking is not the RT-PCR, which amplifies genetic ing those that target other viruses. fore starting university. best option. But verbal reasoning, material from the virus so that it According to the researchers, this Funded by British Universities which explains why the behaviour can be seen. sensitivity is important for avoiding and Colleges Sport, the study sur- is wrong, may not always have the This technique requires special- false-positive test results. veyed over 700 students from 20 young people reach university intended positive effect if the par- ised staff and equipment, and also “We have shown in the lab that universities and found those that age and it is clear that universities ent is loud and abrupt, according to consumes lab supplies that are now these new sensors can readily de- had participated in sport and physi- should have a key role in main- the study, led by the University of in high demand all over the world. tect virus proteins or antibodies in cal activity prior to starting univer- taining existing participation as Michigan. In order to directly detect coro- simulated nasal fluid or donated sity were more likely to continue well as in engaging and sustaining The findings indicate both positive Research has continually shown one positive result: Children were navirus in patient samples without serum,” said Baker. participating when at university, re- participation in potential new par- and negative outcomes that could that spanking leads to negative more prosocial with others, es- the need for genetic amplification, “Our next goal is to ensure they gardless of socio-economic group. ticipants." have lasting consequences on chil- child outcomes, such as aggression pecially in countries where this researchers led by David Baker, a can be used reliably in a diagnostic New students to university were "There is also evidence to show dren's emotional development. Verbal and distraction, regardless of the discipline was more common. Sur- professor at the University of Wash- setting. This work illustrates the unlikely to take up a sport that they that people from low socio-eco- reasoning was associated with higher context in which children are disci- prisingly, verbal reasoning also in- ington in the US, used computers to power of de novo protein design hadn't done previously, and confi- nomic groups are less likely to par- levels of getting along with others, but plined, including country, race and creased aggression, likely in cases design new biosensors. to create molecular devices from dence to try new activities declined ticipate in sport and physical activ- also with increased aggression and ethnicity, and neighbourhood. when the parents used harsh tones These protein-based devices, scratch with new and useful func- with age. Other university-specific ity at all ages," added Dr Griffiths. higher levels of distraction. In the new study, researchers and language, the study suggested. described in the journal Nature, tions,” he said. factors affecting participation in- Dr Griffiths noted, "Universi- "Positive discipline does not al- at U-M's Ann Arbor and Flint cam- "Verbal reasoning may have neg- cluded facilities and accessibility ties could build on their outreach ways seem to have all that many puses analyzed different forms of ative effects on children if it is not and whether or not students lived programmes with schools or local positive benefits," said Andrew punishment associated with chil- employed in a way that is develop- on or close to campus or commuted communities to look at ways in Grogan-Kaylor, professor of social dren's behaviors in a global sample mentally appropriate for the child to university. which they could help to develop work and lead author of the study of nearly 216,000 families from 62 to understand why their behavior is A large proportion of commut- sporting habits at an earlier age." published in the latest issue of In- countries. The data came from the inappropriate," Grogan-Kaylor said. ing students were in the low SEG Griffiths further stated that "For ternational Journal of Behavioral United Nations Children's Fund Meanwhile, children did not group and were found to be less those that do come to university as Development. Multiple Indicator Cluster Surveys. get along with other children and likely to be involved in university existing sport participants, there "It is more likely that the long- The results confirmed that showed higher levels of aggression, sports clubs and access university is a need to ensure that they have term investments that parents spanking was not associated with and became distracted when par- facilities, but they were found to be the right opportunities, support, make in children, such as spend- children getting along with their ents took away privileges. more likely to maintain any existing and encouragement to be able to ing time with them, letting them counterparts. It also led to in- So what is the best way to disci- participation at home. continue to participate. Exploring know they are loved, and listening creased aggression and distraction. pline a child? Grogan-Kaylor sug- Dr Kerry Griffiths of the Sport or developing links with local com- to them, have more positive effects For nonviolent discipline, which in- gested providing them structure, Industry Research Centre at Shef- munity clubs may also be a useful than nonviolent discipline. This has volved verbal reasoning and taking keeping the lines of communica- field Hallam, said, "Evidence sug- strategy to enable participation to yet to be thoroughly researched in away privileges, mixed outcomes tion open, and providing develop- gests that participation in sport be sustained amongst existing par- a global context," added Grogan- occurred, Grogan-Kaylor said. mentally appropriate removal of and physical activity declines as ticipants." Kaylor. Verbal reasoning did promote privileges.

UNION TERRITORY OF JAMMU AND KASHMIR DIRECTORATE OF ISM J&K JAMMU OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER (R&B) DIVISION GANDERBAL Directorate of ISM J&K is looking for approx. 6000 sq. ft. space/hall having good ven- Address: Mini-Secretariat Ganderbal Ph.01942951904 tilation on rent, located in clean & healthy environment within a radius of 15 km. from NOTICE INVITING TENDER Directorate of ISM, Indira Chowk Jammu for the purpose of ISM Drug Store/Drug Ware NIT NO.170/2020-21 issue under endorsement No.14797-14806 House. It should have:- Dated:02-02-2021 Facility of ramp/lift (preferably) from ground floor upto the Ist floor in case of two storeyed For and on behalf of the Lt. Governor, UT J&K, e-tenders (In single cover system) are invited on Item Rate basis from approved and eligible Contractors registered with UT J&K Govt., CPWD, Railways and other State/Central Governments for the following works:- building. S.No Name of Work Adv. Cost Cost of T/ Time of M.H of Class of • Water and Electricity connections with power backup facility. (Rs. In Doc. (In com- Account Contractor • Separate male and female toilets. Lacs) Rupees ) pletion • Compound wall 1 2 3 4 5 7 6 • Access to free movement of Trucks round-the-clock with a capacity of parking for 1. Construction of road from Waliwar Baba Buderdin (R.A) to Sheikh Mohalla, 04.75 200/- 15 Cal District Dee minimum 04-05 trucks at a stretch. Chechi Mohalla, Khak Mohalla b.w.o P/L Khak Bajree in stretches, WBM G-2nd Days Sector in full and Cross Drainage pipes at required spots. Terms & Conditions Name of Scheme:- Development of Qureshi/Mughal Mohalla link roads 1. The property owner shall have to sign an agreement for the rent period of minimum 05 2 Construction of R/wall, B/wall and slip clearance RD 1600 Mtrs at National 13.95 600/= 20 Cal State- DEE/CEE/ Highway to Hillpati road at Kangan Days Sector BEE years in the Ist instance. Name of Scheme:- Upgrd. of various link roads at Gund (Ist two Kms of 2. After 05 years, in case the owner wants to get the accommodation vacated, minimum of Hariganiwan-Surfraw road, Dev. Of Rayil link, Rezon link & Haknar road) under State Sector.. 03 months prior notice needs to be given. 3 Construction of R/wall near L/o. Mir Ahmad S/O:Mohammad Yaqoob for pre- 15.00 600/= 20 Cal State- DEE/CEE/ 3. The monthly rent shall be assessed/fixed by the Rent Assessment Committee consti- ventation against soil erosion. Days Sector BEE tuted for the purpose Name of Scheme:-Upgrd. of link roads at Manigam (Dursuma Manigam 4. The rented property should not have interference of anybody else. road km-Ist, Arhama Yarmuqam km-Ist & Lari Prang linkroad incl. Wussan Chattergul road). 5. Any maintenance including Power facility, Drinking Water facility, Drainage System, Position of AAA: Accorded Position of funds Available leakage of roof etc shall be the liability of the owner. 1. The Bidding documents Consisting of qualifying information, eligibility criteria, specifications, Drawings, bill of quantities (B.O.Q), Set of terms 6. The accommodation should be equipped with Fire Safety System and conditions of contract and other details can be seen/downloaded from the departmental website www.jktenders.gov.in as per schedule of dates given below:- 7. The accommodation can be ready to use or owner can construct and hand it over to this 1 Date of Issue of Tender Notice 02.02.2021 Directorate within 03 months time period. Interesting parties may contact within 07 days at:- 2 Period of downloading of bidding 02.02.2021 from 03.00 PM documents Directorate of ISM J&K Indira Chowk Jammu 3 Bid submission Start Date 02.02.2021 from 03.30 PM. Contact No: - 0191-2543988 E-mail:- [email protected] 4 Bid Submission End Date 09.02.2021 upto 4.00 PM. 5 Date & time of opening of Bids (Online) 10.02.2021 at 10:00 AM in the office of Executive Engineer R&B Division Ganderbal

2. Bids must be accompanied with cost of Tender document in shape of Treasury Challan in favour of Executive Engineer R&B Division DIRECTORATE OF ISM J&K JAMMU Ganderbal (tender inviting authority) (The Date of Treasury Challan should be between the date of start of bid and Bid Submission End date) pledged Directorate of ISM J&K is looking for approx. 6000 sq. ft. space/hall having good ventila- to Executive Engineer R&B Division Ganderbal (tender receiving authority). tion on rent, located in clean & healthy environment between Nowgam Bypass and 3. All Bidders has to submit Bid Security Declaration Form instead of Earnest money as per the circular of Finance Department (Bid Security Shaltang along Srinagar Baramulla Highway for the purpose of ISM Drug Store/Drug Declaration Form is as per Annexure “A” below) 4. The 1st lowest Bidder has to produce an amount equal to 3% of contract as performance security in shape of CDR/FDR/BG within 02 Days Ware House Kashmir. It should have:- before fixation of contract and shall be released after successful completion of work. • Facility of ramp/lift (preferably) from ground floor upto the Ist floor in case of two sto- 5. The date and time of opening of Bids shall be notified on Web Site www.jktenders.gov.in and conveyed to the bidders automatically through an e-mail message on their e-mail address. The bids of Responsive bidders shall be opened online on same Web Site in the Office of Executive reyed building. Engineer R&B Division Ganderbal (tender receiving authority). • Water and Electricity connections with power backup facility. 6. The bids for the work shall remain valid for a period of 120 days from the date of opening of Technical bids 7. Instruction to bidders regarding e-tendering process. • Separate male and female toilets. 7.1. Bidders are advised to download bid submission manual from the "Downloads" option as well as from "Bidders Manual Kit" on website www. • Compound wall jktenders.gov.into acquaint bid submission process. 7.2. To participate in bidding process, bidders have to get 'Digital Signature Certificate (DSC)' as per Information Technology Act-2000. Bidders • Access to free movement of Trucks round-the-clock with a capacity of parking for can get digital certificate from any approved Vendor. minimum 04-05 trucks at a stretch. 7.3. The bidders have to submit their bids online in electronic format with digital Signature. No bid will be accepted in physical form. Terms & Conditions 7.4. Bids will be opened online as per time schedule mentioned in Para-1. 7.5. Bidders must ensure to upload scanned copy of all necessary documents with the technical bid. 1. The property owner shall have to sign an agreement for the rent period of minimum 05 Note: - Scan all the documents on 100 dpi with black and white option. years in the Ist instance. 8. The department will not be responsible for delay in online submission due to any reasons. 9. Scanned copy of cost of tender document in shape of Treasury Challan in favour of Executive Engineer R&B Division Division Ganderbal (The 2. After 05 years, in case the owner wants to get the accommodation vacated, minimum date of Treasury Challan should be between the date of start of bid and Bid Submission End date) pledged to Executive Engineer R&B Construction of 03 months prior notice needs to be given. Division Ganderbal must be uploaded with the documents of the bid. The original Treasury Challan (cost of tender document), and other relevant bid documents shall be obtained from the lowest bidder before the fixation of contract. 3. The monthly rent shall be assessed/fixed by the Rent Assessment Committee consti- 10. Bidders are advised not to make any change in BOQ (Bill of Quantities) contents. In no case they should attempt to create similar BOQ tuted for the purpose manually. 4. The rented property should not have interference of anybody else. 11. Price escalation and Taxes:- The %age quoted by the bidder shall be deemed to include price escalation and all taxes upto completion of the work. Deduction on account of taxes shall be made from the bills of the contractor on gross amount of the bill as per the rates prevailing at the time 5. Any maintenance including Power facility, Drinking Water facility, Drainage System, of recovery. leakage of roof etc shall be the liability of the owner. 12. Bidders are advised to use "My Documents" area in their user on R&B e-Tendering portal to store such documents as are required. 13. In case of CRF and any other specified project. the relevant guidelines / standard bidding document shall be followed. 6. The accommodation should be equipped with Fire Safety System a. On contractor’s representation based on the grounds as detailed above the time for completion of the work may be extended by a period 7. The accommodation can be ready to use or owner can construct and hand it over to considered reasonable by the Department. b. Extension of time shall be also admissible in the event of temporary suspension of work. this Directorate within 02 months time period. 26.The tender / bid is liable to rejection if it does not fulfill the requirements as laid down in NIT. Interesting parties may contact within 07 days at :- 27. All other terms conditions are as per PWD Form 25 Directorate of ISM J&K Indira Chowk Jammu No. 14797-14806 Dated:02.02.2021 Contact No: - 0191-2543988 E-mail:- [email protected] Sd/-Executive Engineer DIPK-12441/20 R&B Division Ganderbal DIPK-12425/20 Business Wednesday | 03-02-2021 09 Budget: Trade Unions Call For Synchronize, Calibrate Efforts GoI Admits Significant Tourist Nationwide Protest Tomorrow Decline Post Aug 5 In Kashmir To Revitalize Rural Economy: SRINAGAR: Union Government steps are being taken to provide Against Privatisation has admitted in Parliament that every possible assistance to ar- there has been a significant de- tisans of J&K through various Khan To Stakeholders cline in tourist arrivals in Kash- schemes of Central Government. mir after the abrogation of Ar- As per the information received NABARD Seminar Pegs J&K's Credit Potential At Rs 35583 Cr; Sets ticle 370 on August 5 2019. from J&K UT administration, the In response to the question government released a stimu- Priorities For FY 2021-22 put by Member of Parliament lus package of Rs.5.6742 Crore Elamaram Kareent, Minister of as relief in the wake of Covid-19 State for Tourism (Independent pandemic for its disbursement Charge), Prahlad Singh Patel has among the tourism stakeholders. said, “Since, August, 5, 2019, the “The amount of relief which number of tourist arrivals in J&K has been disbursed among the declined. The impact was felt stakeholders is to the extent more severely in Kashmir val- of Rs.1000 per beneficiary per ley than in the Jammu Division. month for a period of three (03) PRESS TRUST OF INDIA tial areas throughout the country However, the tourist footfall in months as per details-Shikara against the destructive anti-worker, J&K is gradually increasing since Wala’s ( 4880), Pony Walla, joint platform of 10 central anti-farmer and anti-national poli- the last few months.” (10571), Tourist Guides, (1313), trade unions on Tuesday cies of the government and make A total of 84,326 tourists have Sledge/Dandi Walla, (2150.) gave a call for a nation- the programme a massive success visited In Kashmir Valley since The benefit has further been wide protest on February 3 to pave the way for further com- 2019. In Jammu about 87,94,837 extended for a period of six Aagainst privatisation and other "an- bative struggles including multiple pilgrims and tourists visited. months @ Rs.1000 per month ti-people" policies proposed in the day's strike in the days to come to 1,00,931 tourists visited Ladakh UT. and an amount of Rs.618.70 Budget for 2021-22 and to press for fight, defy and resist the destructive JAMMU: In a seminar held today on ground. He exhorted upon the development holds key towards “However Union Ministry of Lakh has recently been ap- scrapping labour codes and provid- and anti-national policy regime. the theme of ‘Credit and Develop- need for promoting initiatives overall development of priority Tourism has not conducted any proved by the Government for ing income and food support to the The unions said that the budget ment’ by National Bank for Agricul- like ‘One District One Product’ for sectors adding that all our activi- fontal study to assess the job loss- further release to beneficiaries. families of poor workers. presented by the Finance Minister ture and Rural Development (NAB- making tangible changes. ties should encourage farmers to es of artisans and weavers, tour In addition to the efforts of the The 10 central trade unions are In- is full of rhetoric and far away from ARD), Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Chairman and Managing Direc- adopt better techniques and tech- operators, house boat owners, UT Administrations, Ministry of dian National Trade Union Congress the ground realities. Baseer Ahmad Khan, exhorted upon tor, NABARD, said that NABARD is nology to boost his income. tourist transport, Shikaras, ho- Tourism is giving financial assis- (INTUC), All India Trade Union Con- It is totally deceptive and de- all stakeholders to synchronize and rolling out a package of Rs 25991 Chairman and Managing Di- tel and restaurant industry, tour tance to service providers in the gress (AITUC), Hind Mazdoor Sabha structive for the national economy, calibrate efforts to achieve the de- crore for Jammu and Kashmir for rector, J&K Bank, said that in the guides and other allied sectors.” UT of J&K and Ladakh approved (HMS), Centre of Indian Trade Unions besides being cruelly insensitive sired outcomes regarding agricultural next 5 years as accepted by Gov- month of October last year, the “In respect of handcraft sector, by the Ministry of Tourism and (CITU), All India United Trade Union to the suffering of the mass of the growth and development. ernment of India. He said that bank visited each panchayat of J&K no noticeable job losses in J&K have UT Tourism Department for un- Centre (AIUTUC), Trade Union Co- toiling people. On the Occasion, Advisor un- by lending and upgrading the and offered a loan of Rs 260 crore happened since August 05,2019. dertaking promotional activities ordination Centre (TUCC), Self-Em- The finance minister has re- veiled a concept paper prepared priority sectors like agriculture, to unemployed youth on the eve The artisans engaged in different including participation in interna- ployed Women's Association (SEWA), peated the claim of the govern- by NABARD on the credit poten- handloom, handicrafts NABARD of ‘Back to Village’ programme. Handicrafts activities are continu- tional and domestic travel marts/ All India Central Council of Trade ment's economic survey that the tial estimation of the Union Terri- is making rural economy vibrant He said that we are working to- ing their job and the government fairs/exhibitions/road shows and Unions (AICCTU), Labour Progressive labour codes are good for the tory of Jammu and Kashmir. The and sustainable. wards providing banking facilities is providing support through dif- undertaking online promotion/ Federation (LPF) and United Trade workers, similarly, the farm laws paper titled ‘Collectivization of He said that for the welfare of to every area and would realise ferent schemes and steps.” sales tours overseas to give boost Union Congress (UTUC). were also praised. Agricultural Produce for Enhanc- farmers, the necessary guidelines it shortly. He said that Rs 13000 Union Ministry has said that to the tourism sector in the region. "The joint platform of Central Trade "There is no relief to the farmers' ing Farmer’s Income' estimates and plans are envisaged each year crore have been lent for raising the Unions and the independent sectoral rather the government has only an- the total credit potential to prior- in line with the consultations CA stores across J&K and with the federations/associations calls upon nounced the increase of the thresh- ity sectors in J&K at Rs 35583.25 made with banks and govern- help of NABARD it could be taken the unions and working class to ob- old for taking loans. It is a cruel joke crore. The document has been ment departments. He further to next level. serve nationwide protest on 3rd Feb- on the farming community which prepared by consolidating the po- impressed on agricultural univer- Regional Director of RBI appeci- Budget Euphoria: Sensex ruary demanding, scrapping of labour is already finding itself in a tight tentials identified in the potential sities to provide high yielding and ated the paper being all inclusive codes and electricity bill 2020, No pri- corner and is already entrenched in linked credit plans in priority sec- climate resilient seeds to farmers saying that this exercise can be vatisation, Income support and food debt. The demands of the farmers tors of every district of the UT. for increasing their produce and used to plan better by our govern- Soars Nearly 1,200 Points; support to all poor workers' house- are totally ignored rather the farm The seminar was attended by thereby their income. ment and public institutions. He holds and (to protest) against anti- laws are being praised by the gov- Secretary RDD; VCs SKUAST Jam- Vice Chancellor SKUAST, Kash- said times have changed so we all Nifty Tops 14,600 people policies as reflected by union ernment as a boon to them, when mu and Kashmir; CMD NABARD; mir, said that we have to ensure should make changes individu- budget ( presented on Feb1, 2021)," a they are braving all odds seeking CMD J&K Bank; Regional Director, that agricultural lands are not con- ally and collectively for welfare statement by joint forum said. their total repeal," they highlighted. RBI and other senior level bank- verted for non-agricultural pur- of the society. He said that Farmer According to statement protest The budget has totally ignored ers, government officers besides poses. He recommended added Produce Organizations (FPOs) are day to be observed through massive the poor masses and their needs. agriculturists. focus on livestock development, a brilliant idea of doubling the demonstrations/mobilizations at the The government has stood for the Advisor Khan reiterated that fodder production and enhancing farmers income. He pushed for workplaces, and industrial centres/ corporates and abandoned the our approach should be cluster output of agriculture by adopting enhancing their capacity to re- areas and also burning the copies of common masses pushing Indian based having wholesome impact integrative farming system. alise their potential fully. the Labour Codes. economy further into a mess, the on ground. He asked for intro- VC, SKUAST Jammu emphasised The Focus paper presented the The Joint Platform of Central unions added. spection on previous models that on replicating many of the success potential linked credit estimates Trade Unions and Independent Fed- She has actually extended, has not yielded expected results stories he mentioned from this re- for various sub-sectors of priority erations has called upon the trade rather repeated her presentation and using innovative methods gion saying that we have less land sector which inter alia included unions and workers in general to of the same deceptive packages to revitalize them either. He also and less production so diversifica- Rs 20697.23 crore for agriculture carry on an intensive campaign in announced in the month of May emphasised on resurrecting farm- tion and marketing of produce is and Rs 10817.82 crore for MSME all the workplaces and in residen- 2020, they added. ers' income by putting focus not going to make things better. He also segment for the year 2021-22. only on infrastructure building stressed on reducing the wastage Presentations on NABARD ini- but on social sectors also. and increasing processing to make tiatives in J&K reflecting impact He asked the officers to cre- returns increase manifold as done of various projects was given by ate ample awareness among the by few of our agribusiness entre- DGM, NABARD while representa- PRESS TRUST OF INDIA tively to the Budget primarily Agriculture Deptt Kashmir To farmers about the success of their preneurs. He asked for increasing tives of NGOs presented the im- due to higher capital expendi- counterparts elsewhere. He di- share of farmers in consumer rupee pact of NABARD aided FPOs in MUMBAI: The BSE benchmark ture plans, status quo on direct rected for highlighting the success from current 23% to 70%. both the divisions of J&K. Sensex zoomed nearly 1,200 taxes and no incremental taxes Implement DBT In All Schemes stories during village seminars or Secretary, Rural Development Besides, various products of points while the NSE Nifty re- on capital gains. SRINAGAR: To ensure financial em- On the occasion Director said the utilizing services of panchayats. Department, said that for rais- NABARD supported FPOs, OFPOs, claimed the 14,600-level on On Monday, foreign institu- powerment of the farmer commu- aim of introducing DBT scheme is re- He further asked for fine-tun- ing the income of farmers strat- SHGs were also demonstrated at Tuesday as the post-Budget rally tional investors bought equities nity and cent percent transparency, forming the Government delivery sys- ing the plans with local needs to egizing, raising infrastructure and the venue including handicraft continued for the second session. worth a net Rs 1,494.23 crore. the Department of Agriculture is tem by modifying the procedures in maximize the benefits besides creating avenues is equally im- and handloom products from Ru- The Sensex ended 1,197.11 Economists and market ana- all set to implement Direct Benefit welfare schemes for accurate target- enhancing their applicability on portant. She said that social sector ral Haats supported by NABARD. points or 2.46 per cent higher lysts opined that this is a bold Transfer (DBT) in different Agricul- ing of beneficiaries, bring in transpar- at 49,797.72. The BSE gauge growth-oriented Budget and tural schemes under implementa- ency in flow of information and funds. topped the 50,000-level briefly the absence of the much-feared tion of the department. Earlier the Director Agriculture and swung 1,554 points dur- 'COVID tax' and surcharges on This was stated by Director Ag- reviewed the functioning of the ing the day. Likewise, the Nifty income tax is a great relief. riculture Kashmir, Chowdhary Mo- Technical committee set for pur- Gold Declines Rs 480; Silver advanced 366.65 points or 2.57 Besides, privatisation of two hammad Iqbal in a meeting con- chase of seeds for Kharif 2021. It per cent to end the session at nationalised banks and proposal vened here to discuss Direct Benefit was emphasized that quality seeds 14,647.85. of monetisation of assets like Transfer among the beneficiaries of with high yield potential need to be Tumbles Rs 3,097 Together with Budget day land are clear positives, accord- various schemes. made available to the farmers. NEW DELH: Gold in the national progress over the US stimulus pack- gains, the Sensex has amassed ing to them. It was given out that the introduc- Director was apprised that the capital declined by Rs 480 to Rs age and in absence of fresh triggers. 3,511 points or 7.58 per cent in Market response to the Bud- tion of the DBT system will prove to farmers will be given the choice of 47,702 per 10 gram on Tuesday in- Traders and investors also rushed two sessions, and the Nifty has get reflects growth optimism be a positive shift from an old and purchasing seeds as per the guideline with fall in global precious metal to book some profits," according accumulated 1,007.25 points or and the government has pre- orthodox system to a multi dimen- lines of the scheme and the subsidy prices, according to HDFC Securities. to HDFC Securities, Senior Analyst 7.38 per cent. sented a pragmatic, bold and vi- sional online system that will envis- amount of the same will be credited In the previous trade, the met- (Commodities), Tapan Patel. Tuesday's top gainers includ- sionary Budget in these difficult age a transparent and accountable to their accounts through DBT. al had closed at Rs 48,182 per Navneet Damani, VP - Com- ed SBI, UltraTech Cement, HDFC times, they said. system in the agriculture sector. It was also informed that the hy- 10 gram. Silver also tumbled Rs modities Research, Motilal Oswal Bank, L&T, Bharti Airtel, Maruti Elsewhere in Asia, stock markets The Director impressed upon the brid seeds required for raising them 3,097 to Rs 70,122 per kilogram Financial Services said, investors Suzuki and Kotak Bank. closed with gains on Tuesday amid officers to chalk out the modalities for in Hi-tech Poly houses have been from Rs 73,219 per kilogram in are witnessing some profit-book- Of the Sensex constituents, 27 signs of progress in US stimulus effecting DBT/ digitalization in most of identified by the technical com- the previous trade. per ounce and silver also dipped ing from the highs, after yester- shares closed in the green. Most talks. On the forex market front, the schemes as per the vision of the mittee after analyzing their various In the international market, to USD 27.50 per ounce. day's Union Budget's duty cut an- analysts are of the view that the the rupee ended 6 paise higher at Prime Minister for a digital India. traits and yield thereof. gold traded lower at USD 1,847 "Gold prices declined on lack of nouncement. equity markets reacted posi- 72.96 against the US dollar.

NEWS MAKERS Budget 2021, A Disappointment: Tarigami Mohanty Takes Charge As MD Of LIC SRINAGAR: Stating that the It is a fact that a majority of SRINAGAR: Siddhartha Mohanty, managing director and chief Union Budget is a huge disap- farmers in India are still out- executive officer of LIC Housing Finance, on Monday took pointment for the common side the procurement network, charge as one of the four managing directors of the parent LIC people, CPI (M) leader Mohamad and are denied access to MSPs. of India. Yousuf Tarigami has said that it However, the government has He was appointed as a managing director by the government on January 20. has failed to address the issue of announced no plan on how to LIC subsidiary LICHFL is the second-largest pure-play hous- growing people’s miseries i.e ris- expand the access of farmers ing finance company. ing unemployment, hunger, sky- to procurement or MSP. In fact, Mohanty started his career as a direct recruit officer with LIC rocketing price rise. the Finance Minister has tried in 1985 and has risen through the ranks. Before joining LICHFL, "It has miserably failed to ad- to mislead by comparing in her he was an executive director (legal) at LIC. dress the economic recession budget speech procurement of Over the past three decades, Mohanty has made his mark in and the issue of sharp fall in last year with procurement in the areas of marketing, human resource, investments and legal. the domestic demand due to 2013-14, when open market He has also served as chief of investments (monitoring) at LIC. the massive decline in the pur- prices were higher than the MSP Mohanty has a postgraduate degree in political science with a degree in law. chasing power of the people. It for many crops and farmers did has not suggested any effective not need to sell the produce to measures to address the virus of government agencies. The Fi- inequality. The job losses in the nance Minister has herself stat- organized sector are alarming. ed that only 1.54 crore farmers Massive job loss among the edu- benefited from MSPs for paddy 12 Fishermen Selected For Financial Assistance cated young people is disturb- did not have a single mention of and wheat in 2020-21. This is an KUPWARA: As many as 12 fishermen were today selected for financial assistance under Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada ing", Tarigami said. MGNREGS. admission that a vast majority Yojana (PMMSY) scheme during a draw of lots conducted at D.C Office here. The unemployment scenario Providing employment to the of farmers have not benefited The draw of lots was organised by Fisheries Department Kupwara under Blue Revolution scheme for selection of fisher- in rural India, which was at youth has become a chronic is- from the MSP-based procure- men to be covered for providing financial assistance to construct their own low cost houses. 9 per cent even in December, sue at the national level and ment. In fact, its medium-term The function was presided over by Additional Deputy Commissioner Kupwara, Nazir Ahmad Lone in presence of members 2020 according to the Centre much more so in J&K as it lacks plan is to reduce procurement, of District Level Committee for selection of the beneficiaries. for Monitoring Indian Economy any private sector. The un- which is visible through its in- Meanwhile, 33 fishermen from Kupwara, Langate and Karnah participated in the draw of lots for financial assistance. (CMIE), it is inexcusable that employment level in J&K has sistence on implementing the On the occasion, the ADC directed the concerned officers to monitor the activities involved in the process and ensure that the Finance Minister’s speech reached a crescendo. three Farm Acts. farmers get the benefits in a time bound manner. C

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NEWS 10 Y K Freedom Of Expression Is Fundamental, Data Of 25 Lakh Airtel Universal Freedom: UN Spokesman Press Trust Of India Customers In J&K ‘Leaked’ UNITED NATIONS: A spokesperson for UN Secretary-General Antonio Press Trust Of India Guterres has said that the freedom of expression is a fundamental, NEW DELHI: Data of around 25 lakh universal freedom, and people Bharti Airtel subscribers of Jammu and should be able to speak their Kashmir circle, including Aadhaar num- minds and opine freely. bers, address and date of birth, has re- "Look, I'm not particularly fa- portedly been leaked by hackers, even miliar with that case. What I can as the telecom operator denied any tell you is that the freedom of ex- breach in its servers. pression is a fundamental, univer- A sample of the leaked database was sal freedom, and people should shared on Twitter by cybersecurity re- be able to speak their minds and searcher Rajshekhar Rajaharia which opine freely," Stephane Dujarric, shows masked details of the subscribers. Spokesman for the Secretary- Rajaharia also shared a video of an General, said on Monday. The FIR was lodged following "strongly condemns the intimidat- email conversation between Bharti Dujarric was responding to a a complaint by a resident who ing manner in the way in which the Airtel and the hackers with the name of question by a Pakistani journal- alleged that "digital broadcast" Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh ''Red Rabbit Team''. ist on the sedition charges against and "social media posts" by these Police" have registered FIRs against The video shows that the hackers in- Congress MP Shashi Tharoor and people were responsible for the senior editors and journalists (informed Bharti Airtel about the breach in six journalists following the farm- violence during a tractor rally by cluding current and former office- December and demanded money. companies could not focus on security various measures to safeguard the pri- ers' tractor rally in New Delhi on farmers in the national capital. bearers of EGI) for reporting on "Hackers have claimed that they and their data was breached," Rajaharia vacy of its customers. In this specific January 26. Media bodies have strongly con- the farmers' protest rallies and the have access to pan-India data of Airtel said. case, we confirm that there is no data Tharoor and journalists Mrinal demned the filing of FIRs against ensuing violence that took place in subscribers and they only uploaded a The hackers also uploaded the sub- breach at our end. Pande, Rajdeep Sardesai, Vinod senior editors and journalists for the national capital on January 26. sample of subscribers data from Jammu scriber data on a website, but it was not "In fact, the claims made by this group Jose, Zafar Agha, Paresh Nath and their reporting on the farmers' The Press Club of India said it is and Kashmir. accessible later. reveal glaring inaccuracies and a large Anant Nath were booked by the tractor rally and the ensuing vio- shocked to learn that UP and MP "It may be possible that the hacker When contacted, a Bharti Airtel proportion of the data records do not Noida Police for sedition, among lence here on Republic Day, saying police have lodged FIRs against re- may have uploaded a shell (mali- spokesperson denied any breach of the even belong to Airtel. We have already other charges, over the violence it was an attempt to "browbeat" spected journalists, and others, on cious software code) in Airtel servers. company's servers. apprised the relevant authorities of the during the farmers' tractor rally in and "intimidate" the media. various counts of breach of crimi- During the Covid-19 peak period several "Airtel takes great pride in deploying matter," the spokesperson said. New Delhi. The Editors Guild (EGI) said it nal law, including sedition.

CBSE Board Exams To Begin On May 4 Rs 48,000 Crore Tejas Aircraft Deal To Be Signed On Wednesday Press Trust Of India view of the COVID-19 pandemic. schedule, Sanyam Bhardwaj, Press Trust Of India highly agile multi-role super- Speaking on the occasion, he said support equipment and other re- Union Education Minister Controller of Examination of sonic fighter aircraft capable procurement of the Tejas fleet will quired infrastructure at the bas- NEW DELHI: The Central Board of Ramesh Pokhriyal 'Nishank' CBSE, said, "Class 12 exams would NEW DELHI: The government of operating in high-threat air significantly enhance the capability es and around Rs 7,000 for basic Secondary Education (CBSE) an- who announced the schedule be conducted in two shifts to will formally seal on February environments. of the Indian Air Force. customs duty and output GST. nounced on Tuesday the schedule wished luck to students ap- reduce the number of days in 3 the Rs 48,000 crore deal to The Cabinet Committee on The aircraft is a potent plat- The HAL chairman and man- for classes 10 and 12 board exams pearing for the exams. conducting examinations. In the procure 83 Tejas light combat Security (CCS) chaired by Prime form for air combat and offen- aging director said the cost for which will begin on May 4. "Please be assured that we second shift, examinations will be aircraft from state-run aero- Minister Narendra Modi last sive air support missions while each fighter version of the four- According to the datesheet, have done our best to ensure conducted in subjects which are space behemoth Hindustan month approved the deal for reconnaissance and anti-ship op- and-half generation aircraft will the exams for class 10 will con- that these exams go smoothly not opted by students in schools Aeronautics Ltd which will be procurement of the 73 Tejas Mk- erations are its secondary roles. be Rs 309 crore and Rs 280 crore clude on June 7, while those for for you. Wish you good luck!" situated abroad". the biggest ever indigenous de- IA variant and 10 LCA Tejas Mk-I Chairman and Managing for the trainer version. class 12 will end on June 11. The Pokhriyal tweeted. The timings for the two shifts fence procurement programme, trainer aircraft from the HAL to Director of Hindustan The total cost of Rs 48,000 exams for class 12 will be con- Schools across the country were will be 10:30 am to 1:30 pm officials said on Tuesday. boost IAF's combat prowess. Aeronautics Limited R Madhavan crore includes design and de- ducted in two shifts to reduce closed in March last year to contain and 2:30 pm-5:30 pm. The contract will be signed The Tejas Mk-IA will be told PTI recently that the deliv- velopment cost of Rs 2,500 the number of exam days. the spread of COVID-19. They were "In the second shift, exami- between the Ministry of equipped with an active elec- ery of the Tejas aircraft to the IAF crore to be given to Aeronautical Over 34 lakh students have partially reopened in some states nations will be conducted on Defence and the HAL at the tronically scanned array radar, will begin from March 2024 and Development Agency (ADA) and registered this year for classes from October 15. The board exams four days. On those days exams 'Aero India' aerospace exhibi- beyond visual range missile, around 16 aircraft will be rolled around Rs 2,250 crore set aside 10 and 12 examinations. last year had to be postponed for class 10 will be conducted tion in Bengaluru in presence of electronic warfare suite and air- out annually till completion of for variations in foreign curren- Usually, practical exams are mid-way in March. They were in morning shift. The exam Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to-air refuelling system. the total supply of 83 jets. cy exchange rate. conducted in January and writ- later cancelled and the results an- datesheet has been prepared in and top brass of the Indian Air On Tuesday, Defence Minister Madhavan said the basic price The Aero India, known as ten exams begin in February and nounced on the basis of an alter- such a manner that on any day, Force, they said. Singh inaugurated a new manu- of the aircraft will be around Rs Asia's largest defence and aero- conclude in March. However, the native assessment scheme. the total number of students in an Tejas, manufactured by the facturing plant in Bengaluru to 25,000 crore while Rs 11,000 space exhibition, is being held exams are delayed this session in Elaborating on the exam examination centre is limited. HAL, is a single engine and double the production of Tejas. crore will be used for ground in Bengaluru from February 3-5.

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34 Lakh Domicile The communiqué further said that the traf- security-related measures. These include ex- The amount of relief which has been dis- to park the vehicle by the road side as patient’s fic control unit (TCU) Srinagar shall liaise with penditure on carriage of constabulary, mate- bursed among the stakeholders is to the extent condition was serious. She along with the of militancy for the last three decades, vari- TCU Ramban before releasing the traffic. rial supplies, rent of accommodation, hono- of Rs 1,000 per beneficiary per month for a pe- Army medical team decided to carry out the ous measures have been taken to protect the About the cut off timings, it said that light rarium to Special Police Officers, civic action riod of three months, he said. delivery inside the Gypsy and got into action in life and property of the people, particularly motor vehicles shall be allowed from Zig programmes, air-lift charges, raising cost of He further informed the House that this low visibility and snow conditions,” the official those belonging to the vulnerable sections. Qazigund from 8:00 am till noon. India Reserve Battalions, transport, board- benefit has further been extended for a period said. (PTI) “This includes overall, as well as specific “No vehicle shall be allowed before and af- ing and lodging, alternate accommodation for of six months at Rs 1,000 per month and an J&K Admin security arrangements, through appropri- ter cut off timing. Heavy motor vehicles shall forces, etc, officials said. amount of Rs 618.70 lakh has recently been ap- ate deployment based on intelligence inputs, be allowed from Zig towards Jammu after light Officials in the MHA said that the spike in the proved by the government for further release of premises. identification and arrest of supporters of mili- motor vehicles,” the communiqué reads. expenditure appears to have occurred because to beneficiaries. The guidelines were issued by the State tancy, proactive operations to seek and arrest It also advised security forces not to ply of massive mobilization of the forces and other “In addition to the efforts of the UT admin- Executive Committee (SEC) here, warning pe- and neutralisation of militants, intensified against traffic plan in view of congestion on measures in the wake of revocation of special istrations, Ministry of Tourism is giving finan- nal action under the Disaster Management Act night patrolling and checking at ‘Nakas’, etc. Jammu-Srinagar highway and narrowness of status to erstwhile J&K State. cial assistance to service providers in the UT of in case of any deviation. Coordination meetings are held regularly and Bailey bridge. A senior security official said that over 400 J&K and Ladakh approved by the Ministry of Referring to the revised SOPs issued by the a high level of alertness is maintained by the “They may ply from Srinagar towards Jammu additional companies are brought to the valley Tourism and UT Tourism Department for un- Centre to be followed in cinema halls and the- security forces,” he said. after confirming the status of highway,” the after the Centre’s announcement of abrogation dertaking promotional activities including par- atres, a member-secretary of SEC in an order 2 Day Wet Spell communiqué said, adding “Mughal road closed of Article 370 to curb possible protests. ticipation in international and domestic travel said 100 per cent seating capacity inside cin- due to snow accumulation,” “The forces remained deployed across the marts/fairs/exhibitions/road shows and under- emas, theatres and multiplexes is allowed to light to moderate rain and snow in some areas Shelling Continues length and breadth of the UT for three months, taking online promotion/sales tours overseas be utilised but the management would ensure over the next two days, officials said. which itself was a challenge,” he said wishing to give boost to the tourism sector in the re- staged, row-wise exit of audience in order to Srinagar and Pahalgam were the only places Qasba, Kerni and Mendhar sectors triggering anonymity. gion,” Patel said. avoid crowding. in the valley where the mercury went down on brief exchanges, officials said. Officials in the MHA opine that to support HC Quashes “Sufficient time interval between successive Monday night, while there was an improve- Meanwhile, Lok Sabha was informed on the UT government, the central government screenings will be ensured to allow staggered ment in the minimum temperature in the rest Tuesday that a total of 10,752 cases of ceasefire makes available Central armed police forces as aside the writ court judgment which had up- exit, longer intermissions may be done to allow of the weather stations, officials said. violation have taken place along India’s border and when necessary and provides all possible held the PSA detention of Ganai. movement of people by maintaining distance Srinagar recorded a low of minus 4.6 degrees with Pakistan in the last three years in which help to strengthen the UT police—(Agencies) The Jamaat chief was arrested in March and time of commencement, intermission and Celsius on Monday night 1.5 degrees down 72 security personnel and 70 civilians were Ex Excise Commissioner 2019 after the socio-religious organisation was finish time of two different shows should not from the previous night’s minus 3.1 degrees killed, banned by the government on the grounds that overlap,” the order read. Celsius. Union Minister of State for Home G Kishan an ACB spokesperson said Tuesday. The im- Ganai’s activities were inimical to the security It asked for maintenance of a six-feet dis- Pahalgam tourist resort in south Kashmir, record- Reddy said 364 security personnel and 341 movable assets, he said, includes properties of the erstwhile state. tance outside auditoriums, common area and ed a low of minus 9.3 degrees Celsius over three civilians were injured in these ceasefire viola- worth crores in Gurugram, Haryana and mov- He was booked in an FIR under Unlawful waiting areas and noting down of contact degrees down from the previous night’s minus 6.1 tions along the International Border and the able properties in the shape of cars and other Activities Act as the authority felt it was imper- numbers of audience during the booking of degrees Celsius. Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir in 2018, luxurious household items, costly electronics ative to keep him under preventive detention tickets to facilitate contact tracing, if required Pahalgam was the coldest recorded place in 2019 and 2020. gadgets, jewellery etc. so as to prevent him from indulging in nefari- later. Jammu and Kashmir. During the three years, 1,452 militant at- “The value of the assets found in possession ous and anti-national activities. “Digital/no contact transactions should be Qazigund recorded a minimum of 4.5 de- tacks have taken place in Jammu and Kashmir of Mohammad Javed Khan, his family members The court said while the allegations against preferred and floor markers should be degrees Celsius over three degrees up from mi- in which 233 security personnel and 115 civil- and the expenditure incurred by him is grossly Ganai may justify his detention, the law of pre- ployed for better queue management,” the nus 7.6 degrees Celsius the previous night, they ians were killed, he said in a written reply to a disproportionate to his known sources of in- ventive detention law is required to be adhered order said, adding availability of hand sanitis- said. question. come which constitute offences punishable u/s to scrupulously. ers, preferably in touch-free mode and thermal The minimum temperature at the Gulmarg As many as 635 militants were also killed 5(1)(e) r/w 5(2) J&K PC Act Svt. 2006,” the bu- It observed that the order of detention is scanning at entry points should be ensured. skiing resort, in north Kashmir’s Baramulla in gunfights with security forces in 2018, 2019 reau spokesperson said. “clearly vitiated by total non-application of The order also called for frequent and com- district, settled at minus 7 degrees Celsius last and 2020, he said. He further said that during the course mind by the detaining authority and it should pulsory sanitisation of premises after each night up from minus 8.2 degrees Celsius the Reddy said a total of 484 security person- of investigation, search warrants were ob- have been held so by the writ court”. screening and temperature setting of air-con- previous night. nel and 373 civilians were injured in militant tained from the Hon’ble Court and two teams The bench also held that the police dossier ditioning in the range of 24-30 degrees Celsius. Kupwara town, in north Kashmir, record- attacks. were dispatched to conduct the searches at or the grounds of detention made no mention (PTI) ed a low of minus 1.6 degrees Celsius, while The minister said the government has ad- Gurugram and Noida (NCR Delhi). whether Ganai was arrested in connection Brain Dead Teen Kokernag, in the south, minus 8.4 degrees opted a policy of zero tolerance towards mili- “House search was also conducted at the with the FIRs. Celsius. tancy, and immediate and effective retaliation present residence of the accused at Bathandi, “The detaining authority has also not in- the donation of kidneys, lungs, liver and The MET Office has forecast the possibility is undertaken by the security forces in cases of Jammu. The search teams found and seized dicated any reason as to why the substantive heart of their son, the family saved lives of four of light to moderate snow/ rain at scattered to ceasefire violations or cross-border firings. incriminating documents relating to un-ac- laws of the State were not sufficient to deter people three in Jaipur and one in Chennai. fairly-widespread places of J-K over three days There has been a substantial decline in mili- counted for wealth/assets acquired by the ac- the detenu from pursuing his activities aimed Both the kidneys were transplanted to pa- from Tuesday under the influence of a fresh tant attacks over the last three years due to a cused by resorting to corrupt practices,” the at destabilizing the State and thereby threaten- tients admitted at Sawai Mansingh Hospital, Western Disturbance. slew of pre-emptive measures undertaken by ACB spokesperson said. ing its security,” the court said. (PTI) Jaipur and the liver to a patient in Mahatma “There’s very less chances of heavy precipi- the government, he said. He added that further investigation of the Woman Delivers Gandhi Hospital, Jaipur. tation in plains of J&K but heavy snowfall es- Security Expenditure case is going on. The boy’s heart and lungs were air-dashed to pecially on higher reaches of J&K can’t be ruled Tourist Arrivals like medical facilities to the locals living Chennai and transplanted there to a 46-year- out either especially on February 3,” a MeT of- that during 2018-19 Centre allotted Rs 650 along the Line of Control, got a distress call old woman at Apollo Hospital. ficial said. crore to J&K under the SRE scheme. In 2017-18, to Jammu and Kashmir. from an Accredited Social Health Activist He said the heart and lungs were airlifted The official further said that the weather dis- the figure was Rs 628 crore and in 2016-2017, “Since, August, 5, 2019, the number of tourist (ASHA) worker of Kalaroos area in the frontier from Sawai Mansingh Hospital to Chennai and turbance could also lead to temporary closure the amount released by the Centre was Rs 750 arrivals in Jammu & Kashmir declined. The im- district about the deteriorating condition of a sent to the Apollo Hospital there from the air- of highway due to land and mudslides and also crore. Since the scheme was launched in 1989, pact was felt more severely in Kashmir valley pregnant woman, they said. port through a green traffic corridor. cause disruption in flight operations due to the Government of India has released almost than in the Jammu division. However, the tour- “In the early hours of February 1 at around Vishal, a resident of Bassi near Jaipur, was snowfall and poor visibility. 9000 crore alone for J&K’s security related ist footfall in J&K is gradually increasing since 4:15 am when it was snowing, the Kalaroos riding a bike along with his three friends on There will be an increase in cloud cover over expenditure. the last few months. In respect of the handi- company commander received a distress call January 26, when a bus moving ahead sudden- both UTs. As a result, there will be a rise in min- The money disbursed by the government of craft sector, no noticeable job losses in J&K from the ASHA worker requesting for imme- ly came to a grinding halt with the bike hitting imum temperature by 2-3 Degrees Celsius and India to the J&K government as “security ex- have happened since August 05,2019. The arti- diate evacuation of a patient in labour pains it from behind. fall in day temperature by 4-5 Degrees Celsius,” penditure” got doubled compared to the 2018- sans engaged in different handicrafts activities to a local hospital from Narikoot village, as Vishal was seriously injured in the ac- he added. 19 figure (financial year) as Kashmir witnessed are continuing their job and the government is the ambulance could not honour their re- cident as he was not wearing a helmet, Dr Highway Open over three-month long spontaneous shutdown providing support through different schemes quest due to the inclement weather,” an of- Bhandari said, adding he was admitted to coupled with stringent curbs even though the and steps taken by the central government,” ficial said. Sawai Mansingh Hospital, where his condition C

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tomorrow, subject to fair weather and better spite the fact that over 300 protests were re- He also said that the government released medical team was sent to Narikoot for evacuat- January 31 Y

road condition. It further added that no vehicle ported across the Valley. a stimulus package of Rs 5.6742 crore as relief ing the patient. After doctors explained about his health to K including livestock or fresh perishable shall be The MHA reimburses the expenditure in- in the wake of COVID-19 pandemic for its dis- “Enroute to the hospital, the ASHA worker family members and suggested them to con- allowed in the opposite direction. curred by the UT government on a variety of bursement among the tourism stakeholders. accompanying the patient requested the team sider donating organs, they agreed to it. (PTI) 11 Wednesday | 03.02.2021 SPORTS Aussie Pacer Merv Hughes IND VS ENG Inducted Into Australian ‘Left-Arm Wrist Spinners Like ‘Don’t Have To Bowl Faster In Cricket Hall Of Fame Press Trust of India Kuldeep Yadav Are Unique, Should Play Order To Be Successful In India,’

MELBOURNE: Former pacer Merv Hughes has Says England Spinner Jack Leach been inducted into the Australian Cricket Hall of Against England,’ Says Irfan Pathan Fame, the country's board (CA) said on Tuesday, Press Trust of India He may not bowl as quick as describing him as a "larrikin who demolished Press Trust of India Panesar did but a fellow left-arm batting line-ups all over the world". CHENNAI: Bowling quicker in spinner doing well in India does The 59-year-old captured 212 Test wickets at an NEW DELHI: "You don't get left-arm wrist the air brought success to Monty inspire a lot of confidence. average of 28.38 in a career spanning 53 Tests and spinners everyday," former pacer Irfan Panesar in the 2012 tour of India "I definitely think I can make an 33 ODIs for Australia from 1985 to 1994. Pathan said, firmly backing Kuldeep Ya- but England left-arm spinner Jack impact in this series, obviously we His career-best figures of 8-87 against the dav and hoped that there will be place for Leach feels the same tactic may not have got three days training and I West Indies at the WACA in 1988 included the fi- him in the Indian team for the Test-series work for him on his maiden series am not sure what the wicket is go- nal wicket of a hat-trick spread across three sep- against England. against the mighty hosts. ing to be like or anything, so not arate overs, two innings and two different days. Yadav has been warming the bench for Panesar and Graeme Swann looking too far ahead... He also played 33 ODIs taking 38 wickets. more than three months now but Pathan bowled quicker than their Indian coun- "...but definitively want to make "Absolutely stoked and blown away by this!!", said he is a "unique bowler" who would terparts in 2012, engineering a famous an impact and they have got quite Hugues, who also represented Victoria, Essex, do well in the upcoming Test assignment, away Test series win for England. a lot of right-handers, so I see that and the ACT over a First-Class career spanning starting February 5 in Chennai. However, Leach said he would as a good thing for me," said Leach, 14 seasons, wrote on his twitter handle. "It is very important from the team like to stick his strengths. who has played 12 Tests. In 2005, Hughes became a selector for the management point of view, how they keep "Monty and Swann are two Will he fancy bowling the leg- Australian cricket team, a role he would hold mind-set of a player, who is not playing. I bowlers I love to watch. I watch a stump line from over the wicket, through until 2010. Hughes' handlebar mous- am sure they must be doing a right job, and lot of spin videos to try and take something Ashley Giles did in the tache, menacing run-up and displays of affec- that's why the guys, when we saw some of things from the spinners. Monty 2001 series in India? tion for his teammates made him a favourite for the youngsters, they came and played really bowled at a quicker pace in India "That is something we have talked a generation of cricket fans, the CA said. well," Pathan told PTI in an interaction. and that could be very tricky on a about in Sri Lanka, definitely I guess "Merv Hughes was an icon of the Australian "I am sure they must be supporting and spinning wicket," said Leach in an change in our angles. Bowling over summer for so many of us, a larger-than-life backing Kuldeep Yadav because he has got online media interaction after the the wicket, for him, for his action, I personality, a wonderful international cricketer, immense talent. You don't find left-arm team completed its six-day quar- prefer to bowl round the wicket. an ambassador for the sport and a deserved in- wrist spinners on every-day-basis. antine here ahead of the first Test "I feel I have got more dismissals ductee into the Australian Cricket Hall of Fame," "He is a unique bowler. The guys is about bounce as well and the soil, which is very "But on Indian pitches finger spinners beginning on Friday. in play and I guess change some- Peter King, the Australian Cricket Hall of Fame 25-26 and this is where he is going to get ma- conducive for spin bowling," he elaborated. can be very very useful, specially guys who "I am probably not going to be thing just because someone else Chairman, said in a statement. turity. Whenever he gets opportunity, first "India is such a good side that even if they can bowl fast-spin like (Ravindra) Jadeja. He bowling the same speed. It is prob- did it, I think it is sticking to your "He has left his legacy on the sport in post- Test, second Test, whenever he will be raring have to play three fast bowlers, they will be (Sundar) can play a similar role even (though) ably more about how the ball gets strengths, and doing that, so it career mentorship with modern-day teams, to go and I am pretty sure that he will do well." ready to play, in any kind of pitch," he said, he is an off-spinner, there could be a chance to the batsman in terms of trajec- might be something we can use at administrations roles as a National Selector and Further making a case for Yadav to play adding that now there is more pronounced where you could see Ashwin, Washington tory. There have been other suc- some point for sure." the heartbeat of Australian cricket. The Austra- against England, Pathan cited history. seam in the red ball as well, which can help Sundar and Kuldeep Yadav, these three guys cessful bowlers who didn’t bowl as Leach said he is not thinking about lian Cricket Hall of Fame is delighted to recog- "When it comes to England, look at the both spinners and fast bowlers equally. playing," the left-arm pacer added. fast as Monty did.” becoming the number one spinner in nise Merv Hughes." history, if you are a leg-spinner, you always "But conditions which is helping, with Pathan predicted a 2-1 win for India in "It is about sticking to my the team with a good showing against Earl Eddings, Cricket Australia Chair, said: "He have a chance of performing well, I just dry pitches, you will definitely see three the Test series. strengths and knowing what my op- India and just wants to build on the gave everything he had to try and help his team hope that whenever he plays, he does really spinners playing," he added. "Definitely India will win the series, no timum pace and then going up and success he enjoyed in Sri Lanka. to win, coupled with his enthusiastic theatrics on well and he does," added Pathan, who has Pathan also foresees a scenario where doubt about that. England side has done re- down a little bit from there. Everyone "I think it has been a long time the pitch and his love for the game he will always played 29 Tests and 120 ODIs for India. young Washington Sundar and Ravichan- ally well, just recently in Sri Lanka, pitches has an optimum pace. It's important not playing and in that time I did a be warmly remembered as the big-hearted fast- Yadav has so far played six Tests and dranAshwin can play together in the four are similar and for them Joe Root will be the to stick to that as much as possible," lot of work, to try and become the bowler and larrikin who demolished batting line- picked 24 wickets. He played his last Test Test series, of which the final two Tests will key," he added. said Leach who took 10 wickets in bowler I guess I want to be. I feel ups all over the world. against Australia at Sydney in January 2019. be held in Ahmedabad. "Lot of people are talking about their spin the recent series in Sri Lanka. that it is all in there and just need "I couldn't think of a more well-deserved in- Asked about combination of the series- "There could a chance because if you play department but I am really looking forward Bowling in India is as tough as it to bring out now and Sri Lanka was ductee into the Australian Cricket Hall of fame, opener, Pathan said fielding three spinners Washington Sundar, you are not playing Wash- to see how their pace bowling department gets for a visiting spinner but Leach a good start and I felt like I am go- who now joins an elite group of individuals who would not be a bad option, considering the ington Sundar just for pure ability for his bowl- goes. Their quality fast bowlers, Jofra Archer, have given so much to the game we all love." nature of the Chennai pitch. ing, you are playing him as an all-rounder. He James Anderson, Stuart Board, Chris Woakes, "It depends on the wickets but there is bats really well and he can really do well as a if they stay fit for all the four Test matches, it a high chance in Chennai they play three spinner in India specially when the conditions would be a competitive series," he said. Govt Holds The Power spinners because we see how Chennai pitch are really helping the spinners and we have al- The Test series, starting February 5 in Chen- To Relax Sports Code can really help the spinners with that extra ways seen wrist-spinners are important. nai, will be aired on 'Star Sports' Network. Provisions: Sports Ministry Press Trust of India Rishabh Pant Nominated For ICC Player Of The NEW DELHI: The Sports Ministry will have the power to relax provisions of the National Sports Month Along With Joe Root &Paul Sterling Development Code while deciding on grant of recognition to federations and the management Press Trust of India Marizanne played two ODIs of the Indian Olympic Association, a circular is- and two T20Is against Paki- sued by the ministry has stated. Dubai: One of the architects stan where she made 115 runs A circular issued by Joint Secretary in Sports of India's historic win in Aus- at a strike rate of 110.57 and Ministry, L Siddhartha Singh stated that the tralia, wicketkeeper-batsman added three wickets in the government has decided to add the relaxation Rishabh Pant was on Tuesday ODI series against Pakistan. clause provision in the National Sports Code nominated for the ICC Men's Explaining the voting pro- 2011 to assist promotion of sports. Player of the Month award cess, ICC said its Voting Acad- “Government shall have the power to relax along with England skipper Joe emy, comprising prominent I AM PROBABLY NOT GOING to be any of the provisions of the National Sports Root and Ireland's Paul Stirling. members of the cricket family Code of India, 2011 and other instructions is- The International Cricket including senior journalists, bowling the same speed. It is probably more sued with regard to recognition of National Council announced the nomi- former players, and broad- about how the ball gets to the batsman in Sports Federations (NSFs)...,” the circular stated. nees for the inaugural Player of casters and some members terms of trajectory. There have been other successful The ministry’s power to relax the sports code the Month Awards which will of the ICC Hall of Fame, will will cover “renewal of recognition of NSFs on an- "recognise and celebrate the primarily decide the winner. bowlers who didn’t bowl as fast as Monty did.” nual basis and governance and management of best performances from both 186 and led his team to a 2-0 two T20Is against South Afri- "The Voting Academy will Indian Olympic Association (IOA) and NSFs, as a male and female cricketers Test series victory. ca, where she led the wicket- submit their votes by email is looking forward to the "ultimate" ing in right direction," Leach said. special exemption where considered necessary.” across all forms of internation- The third nominee in the takers with nine wickets in and will retain a 90% share of challenge. Reacting to news that 50 percent The sports code has been mired in controversy al cricket throughout the year". category, Stirling played two the three-match ODI series the vote. "They are obviously a quality spectators will be allowed for the with several NSFs and the IOA opposing its age and The 23-year-old Pant ODIs against the UAE and three against South Africa. "Additionally, fans regis- side and have come back off a great second Test, he added: "Yes, poten- tenure cap regulations for office-bearers before fi- played two Tests against Aus- ODIs vs Afghanistan, where he Ismail also played three tered with the ICC will be able win in Australia, but I think it is just tially, definitely we want to play in nally coming around in the last couple of years. tralia where he scored a 97 scored three centuries. ODIs and two T20Is against to vote via the ICC website a great opportunity for all of us to front of the crowds, that is for sure... The circular further states that the discre- at Sydney to ensure a draw Among women cricket- Pakistan and took seven once the shortlisted players test ourselves against probably the "...but yes obviously it needs tionary relaxation of norms would be done only before an unbeaten 89 at ers, Pakistan Diana Baig and wickets in the victorious ODI are announced and will have best side in the world and to do to be safe and we don’t want to “for the promotion of sports, sportspersons or Brisbane that led India to a the South African duo of series against Pakistan, be- a 10 per cent share of the vote. here in India, my first time in India. obviously be adding, you know to remove difficulties in giving true effect to historic series-clinching win. Shabnim Ismail and Marizan- fore taking five wickets in the "Winners will be an- "This is what the dream you the problem which is affecting that particular provision of the Sports Code...” In January, Root played neKapp were nominated for second T20I against the same nounced every second Mon- have, to come to places like these. the whole world, so if it is safe The ministry said its decisions would be two Tests against Sri Lanka, the monthly honours. opposition. day of the month on the ICC's Obviously, it is a fantastic opportu- and good then great but we will “guided by and not inconsistent with the over- where he scored a 228 and Baig played three ODIs and Her compatriot all-rounder digital channels." nity, and I want to enjoy," said the obviously love to play in front of reaching spirit of good governance and ethical 29-year-old from Somerset. crowds, as soon as possible." conduct enshrined in the Sports Code 2011.” Liverpool Legend & SC East Bengal Coach Robbie Fowler Abu Dhabi T10 League: Northern Warriors Faces ISL Ban For Alleged Racist Remarks Against Referees Defeat Team Abu Dhabi By 8 Wickets Press Trust of India be imposed. If the perpetrator is an official, the fine shall be at least Rs Press Trust of India KOLKATA: The Indian Super League 6,00,000." (ISL) is making headlines for the The standard of refereeing has Abu Dhabi: Waseem Muhammad wrong reasons as East Bengal's star often been an issue in the ISL. smashed a fighting fifty as North- English coach Robbie Fowler faces a Odisha FC sacked Baxter with ern Warriors beat Team Abu Dhabi minimum ban of five matches and immediate effect and issued a pub- by eightwickets in a last-ball thrill- Rs 6 lakh fine for an alleged rac- lic apology after the coach said, er at the Abu Dhabi T10 event here. ist remark against referees after a "One of my players will have to rape Chasing 124 to win, Warriors match against FC Goa. someone or get raped himself if he rode on UAE's domestic cricketer Frustrated after East Bengal's 1-1 was going to get a penalty..." Muhammad's 76 runs off 34 balls draw against a 10-man FC Goa in Mar- As for Fowler, he had expressed and opener Lendl Simmons' un- gaon on January 29, Fowler had alleg- his displeasure with refereeing on beaten 37 off 25 balls. edly said the refereeing was either more than one occasion in this edi- Warriors scored 31 runs off the "anti-English or anti-East Bengal". tion of the league, which is his first. last two overs with 15 coming off Video footage of the Englishman The 45-year-old had remarked that the last over. making the remark could not be as- the referees probably need a "bit of Earlier, put in to bat, Team Abu sessed as it has been deleted from help" after they were denied at least Dhabi scored 123 for three, with all platforms. two penalties in a 0-2 loss against Joe Clarke scoring 50 off 24 balls. aries. Warriors re-introduced Riaz boundary. "The match commissioner has NorthEast United FC in December. The match got off to a sen- for the fifth over and he gave away Rohan Mustafa bowled a tight taken a strong note of the incident Then, after a goalless draw sational start when WahabRiaz just eight runs. fourth over despite Simmons hit- and reported the matter to the dis- against Chennaiyin FC in January, clean bowled Paul Stirling in the Clarke opened up in the eighth ting him for a boundary. ciplinary committee which will take he termed the refereeing "disgrace- first ball of the match through a over and hit Emrit for two sixes and With 31 runs needed off the the decision after hearing Fowler's ful" and had said he's "fighting bat- swinging yorker. two boundaries to take 22 runs. last two overs, Simmons smashed version on Wednesday evening," an tles with the referees every single Skipper Luke Wright, however, Ben Duckett too chipped in by hit- McCoy through the covers for a ISL official told PTI on Tuesday. game and it's an absolute joke". hit Riaz for two consecutive bound- ting Lakshan for two sixes to steer boundary. Muhammad too hit "If he's proven guilty, he is liable Fowler had also been suspended aries and a six in the same over. the total past the 100-run mark. McCoy for two boundaries and for a minimum five-match ban and for one match after receiving his Wright did not spare Junaid In reply, Warriors went for big a six to reduce the margin to 15 Rs 6 lakh fine," he added. second caution of the season, which Siddique in the second over and hits right away with Simmons runs off the last six balls. On Tuesday, Indian Super League forced him to miss their match hit him for a six and a bound- hitting Usman Shinwari's third With three runs needed off side Odisha FC sacked its head against Bengaluru FC on January 9. ary. RayadEmrit ended Wright's delivery for a six over mid-wicket the last four deliveries, Overton coach Stuart Baxter for making an Danny Fox was, however, allowed quick knock by forcing him to hit while Muhammad smashing him trapped Muhammad leg before for unsavoury comment on rape to to play in the said game after the straight to Fabian Allen at mid- for a boundary past point. 76. Nicholas Pooran then walked in criticise a refereeing decision after disciplinary committee overturned wicket for 33. Simmons also hit Naveen Ul- but was out when he lifted Overton the team's loss to Jamshedpur FC. The Liverpool legend is being criminatory or denigratory words a red card following a complaint by When Siddique had Chris Gayle Haq for two successive boundar- straight to McCoy at long-on. The All India Football Federa- charged under Article 59.1 (a) of or actions concerning race, colour, SCEB against the refereeing. caught at long-on by Rovman ies and a six in the second over. Simmons picked a single off tion's (AIFF) disciplinary committee the AIFF disciplinary code that language, religion or origin shall be Playing in their maiden ISL Powell, Team Abu Dhabi slipped Jamie Overton's deceptive the fifth ball. Powell replaced will make a decision on Wednes- states: "Anyone who offends the suspended for at least five matches. season, East Bengal are currently to 38 for 3 in 3.1 overs. slower deliveries made Muham- Pooran and hit Overton to mid- day after hearing Fowler's version dignity of a person or group of per- "Furthermore, a stadium ban and placed 10th, above Odisha FC with Clarke began by hitting Sid- mad swing and miss twice, but he wicket, but a fumble by Mustafa through video conferencing. sons through contemptuous, dis- a fine of at least Rs 3,00,000 shall six matches left. dique for two consecutive bound- hit the next two deliveries to the gave them the required two runs. K

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