9thyear of publication Observer LG, his Advisors, CS extend Diwali greetings J&K Becomes No 1 in PMGSY, Several Indiscriminate Arrests Adds To Already Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha has sent his greetings to the people of Projects Completed In Three Months Deepened Levels Of Alienation: Tarigami J&K on the eve of Diwali. In a message, the Lt Governor has said, “On the Giving a fillip to developmental projects, Union Territory of Jammu and Alleging that rampant and arbitrary arrests of people in the auspicious occasion of Diwali, I extend my heartiest greetings and best Kashmir have become number one in Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojna since August 2019 are undemocratic and violates civil liberties, senior wishes to the people of Jammu and Kashmir. May this Diwali fill our (PMGSY) as several projects worth crores of Public Works have been Communist Party of (M) leader Mohammad Yousuf Tarigami on lives with the light of hope and positivity for building a new Jammu completed in the past three months since | Page 05 Friday said such suppressive measures to contain dissent adds to the and Kashmir with a renewed spirit.” | Page 03 already deepened levels of alienation among large | Page 07

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India, China Close ‘Infiltration Bid Foiled In On Plan To End Along LoC in Keran Sector’ lert troops on Friday foiled an infiltration bid by Months Of Standoff LoC Flares Up Again, militants along the Line of Control (LoC) in Ker- Aan sector in north Kashmir district of , a defence spokesman said. Colonel Rajesh Kalia said that suspicious movement was observed by troops at the forward posts along the LoC in Keran Sector today. 10 Killed, 20 Injured “The suspected infiltration bid was foiled | More on P2 Agencies Light A Diya As Salute To Soldiers: PM Srinagar: The Line of Control n Diwali eve, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir wit- Friday appealed to the people to light a ‘diya’ as a nessed the deadliest day on Friday O“salute to soldiers”, saying words cannot do justice as ten people including five army to the sense of gratitude for their exemplary courage. men, A Border Security Force (BSF) “This Diwali, let us also light a Diya as a | More on P2 man and four civilians were killed while 20 others were wounded in Rahul Lauds Forces For north Kashmir areas and in Agencies area in Jammu region. Protecting Country Locals in north Kashmir’s , ongress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday lauded New Delhi: Seeking to end a dangerous military Uri and Nowgam sector of Kuwpara the defense forces for their valour in protecting standoff in the western , India and China told a local news gathering agency, Cthe country and defeating Pakistan's plans. His are formulating a plan that involves creating no-pa- remarks came after Pakistan resorted to ceasefire the intensity of shelling from across trol zones, pulling back tanks and artillery, and using violations at the border by unprovoked | More on P2 and the reply by the Indian army was drones to verify the withdrawal, Indian officials say. quite similar to what they had seen Tensions have run high since June, when at least in Kargil war. NC, Sajad Lone, Apni Party, 20 Indian soldiers were killed after being attacked by They said that dozens of resi- Others Condemn Casualties Chinese troops using rocks and clubs. Sources put ca- dential areas suffered damage and sualties on the Chinese side at 35, but there has been there was no idea how much live- BANDIPORA The officials said that the slain ational Conference on Friday condemned the no official acknowledgement from China. casualties along the Line of Control (loC) today stock perished in the shelling as it soldiers have been identified as Naik Nfollowing heavy mortar shelling and called for an Indian officials say the Chinese troops had intruded was dark and majority of them had Two soldiers were killed in the Satai Bhusha and sepoy Jon Dhale Ru- immediate end to such skirmishes on LOC. While ex- across the disputed border in a remote valley. China taken shelter in underground bun- intense shelling in several villages shikesh, both residents of Maharash- pressing grief and sorrow over the unfortunate killings said the Indian soldiers' actions had been provocative. kers given the intensity of the mor- and forward areas along the Line tra. The injured have been identified on LoC Party’s senior leaders | More on P2 Since then, the nuclear armed Asian neighbours have tar shells being traded by the India of Control (LoC) in Gurez sector of as Naik Kale Navnath, Sepoy Khade deployed tens of thousands of troops on the rugged fron- and Pakistani armies. north Kashmir's Bandipora district, Uddhav and Sepoy Kirte Yogesh, all tier between India's Ladakh region and the Chinese-held “Clock has stuck 8:30 and there officials said. residents of Maharashtra. Home, Defence Ministers Tibetan plateau, raising the risk of further confronta- is no letup in the firing,” an elderly They said that Pakistan resorted to Another official said that there is no Take Stock Of Situation tion even while looking for ways to de-escalate. man from Uri area of north Kashmir’s unprovoked firing and heavy mortar information yet on the damage caused to After months of fitful progress, the two sides district said. shelling along the LoC in Tulail and the property in Gurez sector as cross-LoC rinagar: Home Minister Amit Shah, Defence are discussing a staggered disengagement from Officials said that at least a doz- Bagtore sectors in Gurez in which two shelling was on till late evening. Local Minister Rajnath Singh, reviewed the situation the high-altitude desert where temperatures have along the International Border (IB) and the Line en people including three soldiers soldiers were killed on the spot while residents said that the low intensity shell- S dipped to 18 degrees below Celsius, three Indian of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir with the top and two minor girls were injured of three other received injures following ing started at around 11:30AM and contin- security officials. Top sources told a local news gather- government officials said. which two are in a critical condition. which they were evacuated to hospital. ued intermittently | More on P2 ing agency that both the Home Minister | More on P2 "We have a firm plan for disengagement on the ta- ble, it is being internally discussed on both sides," said one of the officials, speaking on | More on P2 COVID Claims 8 Lives, Ensure Peaceful Conduct Of Polls ...DDC Polls With Fortitude: DGP to Officers 626 Test Positive in J&K PAGD Holds Day-Long SO News Desk Jahangeer Ganaie number of positive cases in Srinagar: Director General Kashmir division have reached Meeting To Finalize Candidates of Police (DGP) Dilbag Singh Srinagar: The deadly Coro- to 61,322 including 56,228 recov- Friday chaired two separate navirus on Friday claimed eries and 1,043 deaths while as meetings at PCR Kashmir and eight lives taking the death toll total number of positive cases in Congress in South Kashmir’s to 1,574 in the Union Territo- Jammu division have reached Announces Support, district to review the security ry while 526 positive cases to 40,272 including 38,147 re- Participates In Meet arrangements for District De- were reported taking the coveries and 531 deaths. velopment Council (DDC) and tally of positive cases to The officials said that Owais Gul by-elections for Panchayat and 101,594 in Jammu and total number of active Urban Local Bodies (ULB). Kashmir. cases in Jammu and Srinagar: For the first According to a statement is- Of the exact number Kashmir are 5,645 in- time since its formation, the sued here, the meeting at PCR of 101,594 cases, 61,322 are cluding 4,051 from Kash- Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh was attended by IGP Armed/ from Kashmir and 40,272 mir division and 1,594 from Congress Committee (JKPCC) IRP and all the Kashmir based from Jammu division. Officials Jammu division. With 551 more attended the meeting of the commandants of armed and IRP arrangements, keeping in view told a local news gathering agen- recoveries, the tally of total re- People’s Alliance for Gupkar and at Pulwama the meeting was the sensitivity of the area. cy that among 526 new cases, coveries in Jammu and Kashmir Declaration (PAGD), an amal- attended by IGP Kashmir, Vi- He said that all efforts be made 429 belong to Kashmir division has reached to 94,375. gam of top mainstream parties eight phases of the upcoming in Nawa-e-Subha here. jay Kumar, DIG South Kashmir to provide a secure environment while as 197 are from Jammu “Cases tested positive in J&K in Jammu and Kashmir. District Development Council Notably, the PAGD has re- Atul Kumar Goel, DC Pulwama for the conduct of this event so division, adding that the total include | More on P2 According to a local news (DDC) polls, slated to be held cently declared the list of 27 Dr Ragav Langer, SSP Pulwama, that people could take part in the gathering agency, the meet- from November 28. constituencies in which can- Ashish Mishra and other officers. democratic process voluntarily ing, which began at PDP Chief The meeting began at 10:30 didates from three parties in- DGP while addressing these and freely. He also impressed on he world’s largest vaccine maker is ramping India To Get up production of AstraZeneca Plc’s Covid-19 Mehbooba Mufti’s residence AM at Mehbooba’s residence cluding National Conference meetings, impressed upon the maintaining good law and order Tshot, aiming to have 100 million doses ready by in the morning, was called to and after Friday prayers, the (NC), Peoples Democratic officers to frame and implement in the areas going to polls. 100 Million December for an inoculation drive that could begin finalize the candidates from second round of the meeting Party (PDP) and Peoples Con- the security plans for the con- Singh advised the officers Astra Vaccine across India that same month. If final-stage trial Kashmir Valley for all the was held at NC headquarters ference (PC) | More on P2 duct of transparent and secure to maintain close coordination data show AstraZeneca’s candidate gives effective elections. He stressed upon the within the force and other agen- Shots Soon protection from the virus, the Serum | More on P2 field officers to plan the security cies to ensure | More on P2 Committee SMC, JMC Get Formed To Evict Control Of 108 Primary Unauthorized Occupants Weatherman Predicts Snowfall Today Schools in J&K From The weatherman had already Bhat Imran Agencies Authorities Advise issued an advisory and forecast- ed widespread rain and snow- Srinagar: In a significant development, Srinagar: The government on Friday People To Avoid fall from 13 to 15 November in the Jammu and Kashmir government under formed a committee headed by Principal Highway Travel Jammu and Kashmir. 74th Constitutional Amendment Act Friday Secretary Revenue Department to examine “An active Western Distur- transferred 108 primary schools to Srinagar among others loss caused to the public ex- Agencies bance is most likely to affect Municipal Corporation (SMC) and Jammu chequer by continuous occupation of the the Union Territories of Jam- Municipal Corporation (JMC). government land by the erstwhile lessees and Srinagar: Traffic authori- mu & Kashmir and Ladakh According to an order issued by the govern- licencees as well as eviction of unauthorized ties on Friday advised people and adjoining areas from 13th ment, these schools have been transferred to occupants in Pahalgam, one of the famous to avoid journey on Jammu-Sri- (evening) to 15th (late night) municipal bodies along with their assets, posts, tourist destinations in Kashmir Valley. nagar highway, the only road November 2020,” reads the ad- staff and funds to these municipal bodies. The committee, which among others has link connecting Kashmir with visory issued earlier this week “Transfer of 108 government schools along with divisional Commissioner Jammu as a mem- the rest of the world, in view of by deputy director of the local posts, institutions, functions, and funds to JMC ber along with his Kashmir counterpart, has the weather advisory for rains Meteorological department Dr. and SMC under 74th Constitutional Amendment been formed for implementing the orders of and snow. Mukhtar Ahmed. Act,” reads the order. It also states that the transfer the High Court in a Public Interest Litigation. “In view of inclement weath- “Under the influence of this of 108 standalone primary Schools within limits of According to the order, the 12-member com- er prediction issued by the MeT nagar NHW-44,” a traffic de- from Jammu towards Srinagar weather system, widespread JMC and SMC along with transfer of all assets, de- mittee has been tasked to examine site plan with department (rain and snowfall) partment official said. on the highway,” the official moderate Rain/snow is expect- ployment, posts, staff and funds to JMC and SMC. photographs and allied documents including in J&K for the next few days, “However, subject to fair said, adding, “Commuters are ed in Jammu, Kashmir and La- “Transfer of two posts of Chief Education lease, licence, deeds, permissions and sanctions. there are chances of blockade weather and better road con- advised to follow the SOP is- dakh regions.” Officers in level-II, one each to Jammu Munic- It shall also examine disposal of public prop- of NHW -44. People are advised dition, Light Motor Vehicles sued by the Govt to prevent the He said light rain or snow ipal Corporation and Srinagar Municipal Cor- erty through public auction(s), tender(s) and to avoid journey on Jammu-Sri- (passenger) shall be allowed spread of Covid-19.” would commence | More on P2 poration, to be filled on deputation basis from make recommendations, the order says further. School Education Department,” it reads It has been also tasked with to | More on P2 The order also reads that the | More on P2 Srinagar 02 Observer Srinagar /SaturdAY / 14 November 2020 News

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LoC Flares Up In a joint statement, they said, “It is the people of Jam- both sides could meet within a week for further discussions lion) for vaccines, people with knowledge of the matter said mu and Kashmir, especially those living on both sides of the on disengagement. last month. However, in September, Poonawalla argued that for some time but in the afternoon when the clock ticked at LOC or international border who have to face the brunt of There was no immediate comment from China, but the India would need 800 billion rupees. Poonawalla declined to 1 o clock, the intensity increased suddenly and it seemed like skirmishes between the two countries. It’s really saddening state-controlled Global Times newspaper cited unnamed comment further. war had started between the two sides. to witness innocent lives being devoured like this. We ex- sources saying a disengagement plan was under discussion Poonawalla is taking a big financial gamble. Operating in “After heavy shelling, several people from villages like Bag- press solidarity with the bereaved families of civilians and where India would first withdraw troops who had “illegally the low margin, mass volume world of vaccines, the Serum tore, Izmerg, and Tulail shifted to safer places. We are fed up soldiers and call upon both countries to immediately stop crossed lines” south of Pangong Tso. Institute - founded in 1966 by Poonawalla’s billionaire father here, our settlements are burning each passing day because of cross border shelling. The persistent lighting up of borders Finding a mutually acceptable sequence for withdraw- Cyrus - supplies 170 nations with over a billion shots a year intense shelling. Today it was like hell. We haven’t seen such has made the lives of people no less than a hell.” al could be complicated. Indian troops currently occupy for diseases such as measles and mumps. an aggressive exchange of firing between the two sides,” Jabar The leaders sought immediate cessation of skirmishes on heights on the southern shore of the lake, overlooking Chi- Close to $300 million of the company’s money has been Ahmed, a local resident said. borders. “People living along borders are fighting a battle of nese positions. invested in early production, said Poonawalla. The Bill & In Gurez, many civilians sustained injuries. Those injured life and death. We therefore call for immediate cessation of “If we empty out from there, there is nothing to negoti- Melinda Gates Foundation and Gavi, the vaccine alliance, include Rehana Khursheed(14), daughter of Khursheed Ah- shelling on the borders. We also urge the government to pro- ate,” a second Indian official said. have also contributing $300 million this year, earmarking mad Ganie, Munaza Jamsheed(12), Daughter of Jamsheed vide effective health care to the injured,” they said. Under the plan outlined by Indian officials, tanks and 200 million doses for the Covax effort. That leaves about $200 Ahamad, Jabar Ahamad Ganie(72), Son of Laasi Ganie, Sada Peoples Conference Chairman Sajad Gani Lone said that artillery that two sides had deployed following the clash in million left to bridge for Serum’s planned expenditure. Bagem(62) and Abdul Aziz, all residents of Bagtore, Gurez. there are no words to condemn what he termed as ‘modern June would be moved back from the frontline. Poonawalla said that fund-raising talks with Abu Dhabi day barbarism’. They were also discussing a way to verify the troop with- and Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth funds along with US BARAMULA “Shelling yet again claims innocent lives in Uri,Tangdar drawal including the use of drones over the disputed areas private equity firm TPG Capital are now “on hold” though and Poonch. No words r enough to condemn this modern day at specific times each day, one of the Indian officials said. may be revisited in a couple of months. Though the parties Three soldiers and a BSF man were killed in the aggressive barbarism. Hope the administration of the day provides re- “If you are going to establish buffer zones, verification is came close to a deal, Serum’s plan to price its Covid-19 vac- exchange of gun fire, mortars and artillery at Uri area of north lief to the affected families. My prayers with the hapless in- the key to this,” the official said. (Agencies) cines at a low level may not give them the returns they an- Kashmir Baramulla and Nowgam area of Kupwara district, of- habitants of these areas. May sanity prevail,” Lone tweeted. ticipate, he said. ficials said. Chairman of Peoples Democratic Front (PDF) has ex- COVID Claims 8 “All of them wanted to give us about $1.5-2 billion to dilute At least 12 others including a minor were injured in the pressed grave concern over the killing of several civilian 157 from Srinagar, 158 from Baramulla, 20 from , a stake in our company - I don’t need all of it right now, the exchange of firing at Uri and Keran sectors of north Kash- and Army personnel in border shelling across multiple sec- 10 from Pulwama, 23 from Kupwara, 13 from , 12 capital we’ve deployed already is enough,” Poonawalla said, mir. Officials said that three soldiers were killed in the line tors of Uri, Nowgam, Dewar, Keran along LoC in northern from Bandipora, 27 from , 04 from and 05 adding that advance orders recently signed with countries of action. Kashmir. from in Kashmir division while as 197 from Jammu such as Bangladesh should fill the gap. Serum is also in dis- Two slain soldiers were identified as GNR Sudoch Goush He said that loss of precious human lives in border skir- division include 95 from Jammu, 10 from , 18 from cussions with India for an advance commitment. “I think in (23) and Hawaldar Hardaran Chandra (40) from 59 MED regi- mishes, almost on a daily basis, was most unfortunate. , 10 from Doda, 11 from , 07 from Poonch, the next one or two months I’ll be fully capitalized.” (Agen- ment, who were posted at Rustam Post, Uri. In a statement issued on Friday, Hakeem Yaseen, while 07 from Samba, 20 from , 12 from Ramban and 07 cies) The identity of the third slain soldier was yet to be ascer- expressing his concern over the loss of precious human from ,” officials disclosed. tained. Officials said that at least 12 houses suffered damage lives of civilians and Army personnel along LoC in North Notably, in the last 24 hours eight persons who were test- PAGD Holds Day in Kamalkote, and Hajipeer sectors of Uri. Kashmir today, has urged both the neighbouring countries ed positive for COVID-19 have died which include four from were chosen to contest the polls on their respective party Locals of Uri said that it was like war in Uri today. “We were of Indian and Pakistan to shun their egos and resolve all bi- Kashmir division and four from Jammu division. symbols. locked inside our homes so was our livestock,” said Abdul lateral issued through reconciliation and dialogue so that As per media bulletin, patients who have died include two However, the Congress party for the first time has attend- Rashid Khatana, a resident of Dulanja, Uri. bloodshed of human lives was stopped. from Srinagar and Baramulla and one each from Ganderbal ed the meeting of PAGD today since its formation. The par- He said that they had seen such an intensive exchange of He said war is no solution to resolve bilateral issues add- and Shopian in Kashmir division while four deaths from ticipants of the meeting said that two leaders from Congress firing during the Kargil War and in the Indo-Pakistan war ing that sooner the two neighbouring countries come to the Jammu division include two from Udhampur district and joined the meeting today, saying that Congress is fully the of 1965 and 1971. Khantana, 78, said that fear has gripped the negotiating table, the more it will be in the better interests one each from Jammu and Doda. part of the alliance, which was recently formed to fight for entire Uri and he is of the belief that civilians can’t venture of their people. As per officials figures, 21,154 positive cases including the restoration of erstwhile State’s special status and State- out tomorrow as well due to the level of fear among them. Meanwhile, Apni Party senior vice president Ghulam 389 deaths and 19,226 recoveries are from Srinagar, 6,814 hood. A BSF sub-inspector was also killed in the intense shell- Hassan Mir expressed deep concern over the loss of lives in including 155 deaths and 5,913 recoveries are from Baram- G N Monga, who attended the meeting today, said that the ing from across at Nougam sector of Kupwara. The slain was border skirmishes and called for a cessation of hostilities ulla, 6,409 including 5,995 recoveries and 95 deaths are from Congress is completely supporting the PAGD in its motive, identified as Rakes Doval, who had sustained head injury. along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir. Budgam, 4,832 including 4,622 recoveries and 84 deaths are which includes the restoration of J&K special status, adding The four slain civilians who died due to shelling in Uri In a statement issued here, Mir said that thousands of from Pulwama, 4,779 including 77 deaths and 4,256 recover- that the Congress is also contesting the elections unitedly with area of Baramulla have been identified as Farooqa Begum families who live in border areas are in a pitiable condition ies are from Kupwara, 4,406 including 4,105 recoveries and 75 PAGD. (36) wife of Bashir Ahmad of , Afrar Ahmad (7) son because of the continuous ceasefire violations. deaths are from Anantnag, 4,216 cases including 3,996 and 48 Meanwhile, Awami National Conference (ANC) senior of Latief Ahmad of Gohallan Uri, Irshad Ahmad (48) son of “The loss of around six precious lives including four ci- deaths are from Bandipora, 3,896 including 3,552 recoveries vice president, Muzaffar Ahmad Shah while divulging the Karamat Hussain of Sarai Baday, Tahir Ahmad Mir (36) son vilians and three army men in cross border shelling in and 36 deaths are from Ganderbal, 2,543 including 2,414 re- details of the meeting, said that the alliance is finalizing the of Jaleel Ahmad Mir of Sultan Daki. Uri, Dawar, Keran and Nowgam areas is highly condem- coveries and 48 deaths are from Kulgam and 2,273 including candidates from Kashmir Valley for all the eight phases. nable. The heavy shelling has caused panic in the villages 2,149 recoveries and 36 deaths are from Shopian. Shah further stated that the meeting will continue tomor- POONCH of Balkote and other border areas in Kashmir valley,” Mir In Jammu division, 18,844 including 17,960 recoveries and row as well, adding that the constituents of the alliance are remarked. 276 deaths are from Jammu district, 3,301 including 3,156 re- finalizing the candidates for the eight-phases, except the one Seven people including two minors sustained injuries in He said that this situation is not in the interests of peo- coveries and 48 deaths are from Rajouri, 2,960 including 2,698 already decided and made public. the intense shelling from across LoC in Sawjiyan sector on ple. Mir appealed to the leadership of the country to ensure recoveries and 35 deaths are from Udhampur, 2,780 includ- He said the alliance will be holding the meeting tomor- the LoC in Mandi Tehsil of Poonch district of Jammu, offi- that the people of the border areas of J&K live in peace and ing 2,623 recoveries and 50 deaths are from Doda, 2,578 in- row as well and will finalize the candidates by tomorrow cials said. tranquility. cluding 2,473 recoveries and 33 deaths are from Kathua, 2,335 afternoon. Shah also said that there is consensus among the Officials said that said that on Friday afternoon at around “The ceasefire violations, whatever the causes, risk the including 2,233 recoveries and 22 deaths are from Poonch, alliance partners and all the constituents are unanimously 1:30 PM, when people were busy with Friday prayers, situa- prosperity and security of both the countries that have far 2,254 including 2,149 recoveries and 25 deaths are from Sam- deciding the candidates and seat sharing for the upcoming tion suddenly turned volatile as ceasefire violation started more commonalities than the areas of suspicion and dis- ba, 2,136 including 1,961 recoveries and 16 deaths are from polls. and entire area of Saujiyan sector including Saujiyan main, card,” Mir opined. Kishtwar, 1,727 including 1,627 recoveries and 18 deaths are About polls, Shah said the political parties have done Gagriyan, Gali Maidan, Kopra, Chamber Kanari upto Anita He said that the incidents of skirmishes and hostilities from Ramban and 1,357 including 1,267 recoveries and 08 their job irrespective of tremendous pressure including post ridge, which is last LoC location on Poonch side, got rat- from across the border derail the efforts leading towards the deaths are from Reasi. threats and now it is the time for people to come out to vote tled with intense mortar and artillery shelling. formation of better understanding and amity between the As per the daily information bulletin, 704,936 persons in and openly tell the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) that they “Dozens of artillery shells fired from across fell in Sau- two neighbouring countries which directly impacts the lives Jammu and Kashmir are under observation while 17,063 reject the decision taken by them on August 05, last year. jiyan main market following which the people ran to save of people in Jammu and Kashmir. persons have been kept under home quarantine besides that Pertinently, PAGD, an amalgam of top mainstream lead- their lives,” officials said. Mir reiterated his Party’s demand for speedy construc- 5,645 persons are in isolation. ers unanimously decided to contest the upcoming polls in “Seven civilians got injured in shelling that include two tion of concrete bunkers for the inhabitants of forward ar- According to the bulletin, 638,881 persons have completed Jammu and Kashmir unitedly. BSF porters.” The injured were identified as 50-year-old eas across Jammu and Kashmir. “The government of India surveillance period and 41,773 persons are under home sur- Notably, the maiden DDC polls in Jammu and Kashmir Hajraa Begum wife of Abdul Salam from Sawjiyan, 11-year needs to focus on the completion of bunkers in order to en- veillance besides that so far results of 2,603,471 samples are will be conducted in eight phases from November 28 while old Toseef Ahmad and seven-year-old Muhammad Rashad, sure the safety and security of its citizens living in border available. the counting will take place on December 22. (KNO) sons of Meraj Din from Sawjiyan, Mohammad Afaraz son of areas of Jammu and Kashmir,” he added. Out of 2,603,471 the number of samples tested negative Zaman Khan from Chapriyan Mandi, Mohammad Ibrahim Offering condolence on behalf of Apni Party, Mir ex- stands at 2,591,877 while 101,594 have tested positive, among Ensure Peaceful son of BD Khan from Chapriyan Mandi, Kulasoom Akhter pressed solidarity with the bereaved families of soldiers and them 5,645 persons are active, 94,375 persons have recovered adequate response to any emergent situation. He said that daughter of Bashir Ahmed from Gagriyan and Zareena Bi innocent civilians killed due to shelling and wished early and 1,574 persons have died. (KNO) joint area dominance drills should be conducted regularly and wife of Mushtaq Ahmed Dar from Gagriyan Mandi. Injured recovery of those who sustained injuries due to cross border inputs should be shared accordingly so that timely action is Mohammad Afraz and Mohammad Ibrahim are working shelling. India To Get taken without any delay. with BSF as porters. Institute of India Ltd. - which is partnered to produce at DGP stressed on maintaining a secure environment for Deputy Commissioner Poonch Rahul Yadav said that the NC, Sajad Lone least one billion doses - may get emergency authorization the people to vote. He asked the officers to convene meetings entire Sawjiyan area got affected with firing and shelling. firing along the Line of Control (LoC) from Gurez to Uri from New Delhi by December, said Adar Poonawalla, chief with the subordinate officers to identify the hypersensitive “Seven people were injured. Firing and shelling is still going sectors of Jammu and Kashmir on Friday in which four se- executive officer of the family-owned firm based in the west- areas and take necessary steps when and wherever required. on,” he said late this evening. (KNO) curity forces personnel were killed. ern city of Pune. He said that the task of conducting these elections peace- “Whenever Pakistan indulges in ceasefire violation, its That initial amount will go to India, Poonawalla said in fully be accomplished with fortitude. He directed the officers ‘Infiltration Bid Foiled fears and weaknesses become even more clear. Far from an interview on Thursday. Full approval early next year will to utilize the manpower efficiently by making the deploy- by alert troops,” he said. their families even during the festival, the soldiers of the allow distribution on a 50-50 basis with the South Asian na- ments as per the requirements. He also stressed for making He said the infiltration bid was accompanied by initiation Indian Army are protecting our country and demolishing tion and Covax, the World Health Organization-backed body suitable accommodation for the deployments. DGP added of an unprovoked ceasefire violation by Pakistan along the Pakistan’s disgusting plans. My salute to every soldier of the that’s purchasing shots for poor nations. Serum, which has that the resources available and to be provided must be put LoC in Keran sector. “Befitting response is being given,” he Army,” Gandhi said in a tweet in Hindi. (Agencies) tied up with five developers, has so far made 40 million doses to optimum use. said. He said ceasefire violation spread to larger areas from of AstraZeneca’s vaccine in the past two months and aims to Singh also sought briefs about the security arrangements Keran sector in Kupwara to Uri sector in Baramulla. “This Home, Defence start manufacturing Novavax Inc’s contender soon. made for the constituencies. The DGP was briefed about the was the second infiltration attempt within a week,” he said. and Defence Minister denounced the killings and took “We were a bit concerned it was a big risk,” said 39-year- security measures being taken to ensure free and peaceful Col Kalia said that earlier an unsuccessful infiltration bid stock of the situation along the International Border (IB) and old Poonawalla. But both AstraZeneca and Novavax’s shots elections by the field officers. in Machil sector in Kupwara on November 8, was foiled, in the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir. “are looking pretty good.” which three militants were eliminated. Four security force “Top officials of the ministries of Home and Defence, The haste underlines Poonawalla’s confidence in one of Committee Formed personnel, including an Army officer, a BSF constable and briefed Amit Shah and Rajnath Singh on the latest situation the main vaccine front-runners. AstraZeneca CEO Pascal examine proposals, if any, for renewal of leases and make two soldiers, were also killed in the operation. along the Line of Control, sources said, adding that a possi- Soriot has said he is preparing for the possibility of large- recommendations besides scrutinize loss caused to the pub- “India Army is well poised to defeat all attempts by Paki- ble strategy to deal with the Pakistan shelling, infiltration scale vaccinations as early as December and once the UK lic exchequer by continuous occupation of the Government stan to infiltrate militants into J&K,” the defence ministry along the LoC was also discussed. grants its own emergency license, Serum will submit that land by the erstwhile lessees and licencees. spokesperson added. “The top security brass also briefed both the ministers same data to Indian counterparts. The panel has been also tasked to take steps for retrieval about steps already taken to counter “firing by Pakistani Drugmakers are just now getting data that will show how of public property from illegal and unauthorised occupants Light A Diya As forces and possible infiltration on LOC,” sources said. well their vaccine candidates work, but there are plenty and also take steps for eviction of unauthorised occupants as #Salute2Soldiers who fearlessly protect our nation. Words Sources said that security forces have been asked to re- of hurdles remaining as the global race to find an effective well as propose amendments in laws, rules etc required for can’t do justice to the sense of gratitude we have for our sol- main all-out alert. shot against the pathogen reaches its final stages. Astra and implementation of directions of the Court. (GNS) diers for their exemplary courage. We are also grateful to the The Border Security Force (BSF) under the adminis- co-developer the University of Oxford still need to see testing families of those on the borders,” he tweeted. trative control of Ministry of Home Affairs and the Indian results. And even if their vaccine proves effective and gets a Weatherman Predicts The prime minister also posted an audio clip of his recent Armed Forces under the management of the Ministry of nod from regulators, there are questions over how easily and at a few places of Kashmir on the night of November 13 ‘Mann Ki Baat’ broadcast in which he had first given a call to Defence (MoD) of the Government of India are deployed on quickly the shot can be distributed. and thereafter increase in intensity and distribution with citizens to light a ‘diya’ for soldiers in Diwali. Line of control in the Union territory of Jammu and Kash- Poonawalla reiterated that it will take until 2024 to vacci- its peak during subsequent two days and gradual decrease He had urged people to light a ‘diya’ (lamp) while they mir. (KINS) nate the entire world and two years to see a real reduction in thereafter. celebrate the festival to honour security forces guarding the infections, due to affordability and manufacturing hurdles. “Main activity of this system, moderate to heavy rain/ country’s borders. India, China Close After talks with the government, Poonawalla said he is snow at isolated places is most likely during 14th & 15th No- After Modi’s appeal, the BJP urged people to post a photo condition of anonymity because of the sensitivity of the confident in their plans to get initial vaccines to the vulnera- vember,” he said, warning that the system may cause heavy with ‘diyas’ for soldiers on social media. situation. ble and frontline workers. The challenge will be in getting it rain or snow mainly in upper reaches of Kashmir includ- “This Diwali, PM Narendra Modi has launched this spe- Under the plan that was shared during a meeting of top to India’s 1.3 billion population, especially in the vast coun- ing , , Baramulla, Bandipora (Gurez & cial campaign to let us express our gratitude for our bravest commanders last Friday, both sides will pull back from the tryside where past inoculation drives have struggled due to Tulail Valley) and Kupwara ( Sector), Shopian, Qa- of the brave soldiers. Request you to post a photo with diyas contested Pangong Tso lake area and establish a buffer zone. patchy health networks. zigund- axis, Pirpanjal Range of Jammu Division, for our soldiers using #Salute2Soldiers on social media,” the Chinese soldiers will dismantle defence structures on He said AstraZeneca has a significant edge over a rival Drass (Gumri and Minamarg) and Zanskar subdivision of party said. several hilly spurs overlooking the lake and pull back, the candidate from Pfizer Inc. and BioNTech SE, which this Ladakh. Since assuming office in 2014, the prime minister has officials briefed on the discussions said. week grabbed headlines after indicating it was more than Referring to the impact due to it, the officer said the been celebrating Diwali by spending time with soldiers in India, which has occupied heights on the lake’s south 90% effective in stopping Covid-19 infections. Expensive weather system may lead to temporary disruption of air and forward areas in states like Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh bank, will also withdraw. Both sides will cease patrolling cold-chain infrastructure is needed to transport and store surface transportation mainly on Jammu- Srinagar and Sri- and Punjab, and the Union Territory of Jammu and Kash- certain sections. that vaccine at -70 degrees Celsius. Poonawalla said it was nagar-Leh Highways, Mughal road and other major roads. mir. The 3,800-km long India-China border is undemarcated, “just impossible” for most of the world to use at scale, com- “Landslides and shooting stones (can occur) in vulnerable Though there is no official word about Modi’s visit to any and the two countries went to war in 1962. pared to those his company will produce that can be stored spots of Jammu- Srinagar/Srinagar-Leh Highway,” he said, border post this Diwali, it is believed that he may keep up While there have been recurrent incidents down the years, at fridge temperatures. adding, “(it) may disrupt agricultural operations like apple with this practice and spend time with soldiers in a forward troops from both sides have largely abided by a long-stand- “I don’t think even 90% of the countries will be able to take harvesting and orchard management.” area. (Agencies) ing protocol to avoid firing weapons on the high altitude bor- it, because you just don’t have deep freezers everywhere,” There would also be a dip in day temperature and slight der, although some warning shots were fired in September. he said of the Pfizer shot. “In a pandemic, always remember increase in night temperature, the officials added. (GNS) Rahul Lauds India’s defence and foreign ministries declined to com- that simplicity is the key.” Choudhary Muhammad Ramzan, Nazir Gurezi, Sajjad ment on the specifics of the latest negotiations. For India, which has struggled to contain the world’s sec- SMC, JMC Get Uri, Qaiser Jamsheeed Lone, Qafilul Rehman said that “When we have something to share, we will share. Dis- ond-largest Covid outbreak, negotiations with the Serum staff in these Primary Schools shall be posted by the whenever borders are lit up and tensions soar between the cussions are ongoing,” foreign ministry spokesman Anurag Institute on vaccine pricing will be pivotal for the country’s School Education Department on deputation basis. The cad- two countries it is the people living along LoC, borders who Srivastava said. efforts to emerge from the pandemic. re control of the staff so deputed shall be maintained by the bear the brunt. The three officials said that military commanders from New Delhi has set aside about 500 billion rupees ($6.7 bil- School Education Department.” (KNO) SRINAGAR NEWS SRINAGAR /SATURDAY / 14 NOVEMBER I 2020 OBSERVER 03

BJP govt has miserably Kabra reviews failed to safeguard lives of LG, his Advisors, CS extend implementation of Digital border residents: Monga Diwali greetings India Land Records SO NEWSDESK nectivity between the Rev- SO NEWS DESK The Chief Secretary, B V enue Offices. The meeting R Subrahmanyam, today JAMMU: Financial Com- was briefed that all the works JAMMU: Lieutenant Gov- extended greetings to people missioner Revenue J&K to be completed in phase ernor, Manoj Sinha has sent on the occasion of Diwali. (Chief Executive Officer, manners, two districts his greetings to the people In his message on the eve JaKLaRMA), Shaleen Kabra Jammu and Srinagar in first of J&K on the eve of Diwali. of Diwali, the Chief Secretary today held a introductory phase and Kathua, Rajouri, In a message, the Lt Gov- said that this festival is a meeting of senior officers of Udhampur, Baramulla, An- ernor has said, “On the aus- celebration of victory of good Revenue Department to dis- antnag, Doda, Kulgam Ban- picious occasion of Diwali, over evil, and inspires us to cuss the issues relating to dipora, Leh and Kargil in I extend my heartiest greet- adopt the principles of hon- implementation of Digital phase second and the remain- SO NEWSDESK shelling and firing on the ings and best wishes to the esty, truthfulness, and righ- India Land Records Modern- ing districts Samba, Reasi, border has resulted in kill- people of Jammu and Kash- teousness in our lives. ization Programme (DIL- Kishtwar, Ramban, Shopian, SRINAGAR: While blaming ings, destruction of prop- mir. May this Diwali fill our The Chief Secretary hoped RMP) in the Union Terri- Budgam, Ganderbal, Pul- the BJP government’s failed erty, closure of educational lives with the light of hope lights symbolizes the triumph illuminating their homes that the ‘festival of lights’ tory of Jammu and Kashmir. wama, Poonch and Kupwara policies as reason for in- institutions and immense and positivity for building of truth and righteousness while maintaining social further strengthens the bond Commissioner, Survey and in phase third. crease in ceasefire violations hardships to poor people,” a new Jammu and Kashmir over falsehood and of good distancing. of brotherhood and ushers Land Records (S&LR), The meeting was also along the LoC and interna- Monga rued. with a renewed spirit.” over evil and highlights the Advisor Bhatnagar also a new era of peace, progress, Shahnawaz Bukhari, Re- briefed that 866 Computer- tional border, Jammu and The Congress leader said ‘Diwali is celebrated by ethos and high values of the prayed for peace, progress and prosperity. He also urged gional Director, Survey and ized Records of Rights (RoRs) Kashmir Pradesh Congress that the Center Government various religions and sects country’s civilizational his- and prosperity of entire people to abide by COVID- Land Records, Jammu, Dr prepared under Settlement Committee (JKPCC) vice has no roadmap whatsoever and this Festival of Lights tory. “On this auspicious Jammu and Kashmir. appropriate behaviour dur- Mushtaq Ahmed, Addition- Operation will be integrat- president and former MLC to deal with this recurring inspires us to work for service occasion I wish and pray that Advisor to Lieutenant Gov- ing the festivities. al Commissioner (C), Rash- ed after verification under G N Monga today said that problem. “It is high time that of society. May this festival all good values of love, com- ernor, Farooq Khan today Advisor to Lieutenant Gov- pal Singh and other senior DILRMP and the entire the government has miser- the BJP leadership instead bring happiness, peace and passion, tolerance, mutual extended greetings to the ernor, Baseer Ahmad Khan officers of concerned depart- process in the UT targeted ably failed to safeguard the of making tall claims, come prosperity to each and every respect and brotherhood people of Union Territory on has extended Diwali greetings ment were also present be- to be completed by the end lives of border residents. to the rescue of the thousands house of our Union Terri- become hallmark of our so- the occasion of Diwali. to the people of the Union sides Regional Directors, of March 2022. In a statement issued to of border dwellers whose life tory.” ciety to take forward the UT In his greetings, the Advi- Territory of Jammu and S&LR, Udhampur, Rajouri, The Financial Commis- press from here, he said, “The has become hell in the last ‘Let us light a lamp of com- of Jammu and Kashmir on sor said that the Diwali fes- Kashmir. In his message of Doda, Srinagar, Anantnag, sioner Revenue asked them increase in ceasefire viola- nearly four years of BJP passion, peace and love and the path of progress, prosper- tival signifies lighting of greetings, Baseer Khan un- Baramulla attended the to put their sincere efforts tions is the outcome of the rule.” build a better and prosperous ity and lasting peace”, Advi- people’s lives by good deeds. derlined the tradition of meeting through videocon- in providing quality ser- weak and flawed policies of While expressing sympa- J&K for our future genera- sor Bhatnagar said. He said the occasion marks celebrating festivals in an ferencing. vices and to make coordina- the Central government. thies with the families of tions’, said the Lt Governor. The Advisor appealed the victory of good over evil and atmosphere of amity and Threadbare discussions tion with each other and to Innocent lives are lost almost the civilians who were killed Advisor to Lieutenant Gov- people to celebrate this Di- triumph of truthfulness. brotherhood and called for were held on computeriza- clear all bottlenecks so that every day on the border but in Uri and other areas today, ernor, Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar wali with traditional fervour He also urged people to fol- the strengthening same in tion of Land Records includ- the computerization work the BJP government is least Monga urged the adminis- has extended his warm greet- and gaiety and urged them low the regulations of safety JK. The Advisor said that on ing Scanning of Revenue could be completed in a time bothered.” tration to provide all pos- ings to the people of Jammu to follow all Covid norms and during the current COVID-19 the auspicious ocassion of Documents/Maps, Data bound manner. He directed “Even the government has sible help to the injured. “Also and Kashmir on the auspi- to spend the festival with pandemic and celebrate the Diwali we should light the Entry of updated Jama- the senior’s officers that to failed to construct under- the government must provide cious occasion of Diwali- The their families in the comfort festival in a secure manner. lamp of happiness in the lives bandhies, Digitization of get report of all works on ground bunkers for the bor- compensation to the families Festival of Lights. and safety of their homes He also prayed for the peace, of others. He also prayed for Cadastral Maps and Integra- monthly basis so that we find der residents which could of the deceased and those In his felicitation message, amid these unprecedented prosperity and happiness to the peace, prosperity and tion, setting up Data Centers out remaining pending work have saved them from the whose properties have been Advisor Bhatnagar main- times. He exhorted them to the people of J&K on the oc- development of the Union at State, District, Tehsil & of digitalization of lands shelling. The continuous damaged,” he demanded. tained that the festival of mark these celebrations by casion of the festival. Territory and the country. Niabat level and intercon- records.

Abid holds introductory meeting Farooq, Omar Abdullah Altaf Bukhari greets people on with the officers greet people on Diwali auspicious occasion of Diwali festival "Calls for novel and innovative solutions to SO NEWS DESK SO NEWS DESK Baig, Media Advisor Farooq Andrabi, Provincial Presi- skill development of youth" SRINAGAR: The Jammu JAMMU: Apni Party Pres- dent Jammu, Manjit Singh, and Kashmir National Con- ident Syed Mohammed Altaf Provincial Vice President SO NEWS DESK ference President and Mem- Bukhari today greeted Syed Asgar Ali, Provincial ber of Parliament from people of Jammu and Kash- President Women Wing JAMMU: After assuming Srinagar Dr. Farooq Abdul- mir on the auspicious occa- Namrta Sharma, Chief Co- charge as Mission Director, lah and Vice President Mr. sion of Diwali festival. ordinator of the Party, Skill Development Mission, Omar Abdullah have greet- Extending greetings to the Abdul Majeed Padder, Dr Syed Abid Rasheed Shah ed the people on the auspi- Party Vice President Mr. people of J&K, Altaf Bukhari the auspicious occasion of Party’s State Coordinator today held an introductory cious occasion of Diwali, Omar Abdullah said, “May hoped that the festival of lights Diwali are Senior Vice Pres- (OBC) Madan Lal Chalotra, meeting with the officers hoping the festival will be this Diwali strengthen the will bring peace and prosper- ident, Ghulam Hassan Mir, State Coordinator (SC), Bodh regarding the implementation celebrated with traditional bond of brotherhood and ity in the lives of the people. Vice-Presidents Aijaz Ahmad Raj Bhagat, State Secretary of Skill Development Mission harmony, enthusiasm and communal harmony in J&K. Bukhari said that the festival Khan, Choudhary Zulfikar of the Party, Muntazir Mohi- in Jammu and Kashmir. At brotherhood. I wish people a very Happy symbolizes wisdom and hope Ali, Zaffar Iqbal Manhas ud-Din, District President the outset, the MD took a J&K should be duly consid- parity in the employability In a message, the party Diwali, hoping that the day in the times of covid-19 pan- and Usman Majid, General of Srinagar, Noor Mohammad detailed overview of the ered by stakeholder consul- and skill development in the president wished prosper- augurs well for everlasting demic in J&K. He also ap- Secretaries Rafi Ahmad Mir, Sheikh, District President various schemes being imple- tation and a customized youth of J&K. ity to the State and happiness peace and prosperity in J&K. pealed for brotherhood in Vijay Bakaya and Vikram of Anantnag, Abdul Rahim mented in Jammu and Kash- district wise approach at He emphasized the role of to its people. He highlighted He stressed on the need for the society. “J&K is a garden Malhotra, Provincial Pres- Rather, District President mir for skill development. implementation. Modern and the district administrations the spirit of celebrating fes- strengthening harmony and in which many communities ident Mohammad Ashraf Baramulla Shoaib Lone, The MD impressed upon time relevant skills for the and said that their role is of tivals in an atmosphere of brotherhood in the glorious live together in peace like Mir, Provincial Vice Presi- District President of Kupwara the officials to think out of young population, for ex- vital importance in the skill amity and brotherhood and traditions of the State’s plu- flowers,” he said. dent Jagmohan Singh Raina Raja Manzoor, and District the box in furtherance of the ample cloud computing, 3D development of the young called for strengthening this ralistic ethos. Other office bearers of the of Kashmir Province, Party’s President of Pulwama Gh- Skill Development Mission printing, data mining, app population. tradition. “Such festivals Meanwhile Party Gen- party who wished people on Spokesperson Javid Hassan ulam Mohammed Mir. and expand the scope to the development among others The MD also expounded showcase the cultural diver- eral Secretary Ali Muham- interventions beyond tradi- should be imparted. the importance of conver- sity and plurality of J&k, I mad Sagar, Additional Gen- tional skilling domains. He directed them to gear gence with other government hope the day increases the eral Secretary Dr Sheikh Dr Abid impressed upon up their efforts for devising departments and other non- prospects of peace, and pros- Mustafa Kamal, Provincial the participants to redouble tangible deliverables, which governmentalorganizations. perity in Jammu and Kash- Presidents Nasir Aslam their efforts in devising up- can have appropriate results As part of stakeholder con- mir in particular and the Wani, Devender Singh Rana, Srinagar-Jammu National Highway dated interventions for up- on the ground. sultation the Dr. Abid called world in general. I wish Spokesperson Imran Nabi grading their skill set and The MD said that the focus upon officials to utilize all people a very happy Diwali, Dar, minority wing, YNC, improving the employabil- should also be on the people channels of communication hoping they will celebrate legal cell, and Women’s Wing Closed for Repair Work ity of the youngsters. It was living in remote and geo- with the youngsters to cus- their happiness with the functionaries have also emphasised that the felt needs graphically disadvantageous tomize skilling solutions as have-nots,” he said. greeted people on the auspi- of the young population of locations so as to bring a per the felt needs of the young. In a separate message, cious day. • Leh & Mughal roads open, snow predicted

Hakeem Yaseen Altaf Kaloo detained at Delhi Airport, barred concerned over loss of human lives in LOC firing from travelling outside India

SO NEWS DESK AGENCIES try. “I was not only stopped from travelling to Dubai but detained AGENCIES ment issued the order in view available at disaster manage- SRINAGAR: Chairman SRINAGAR: National Confer- like a criminal for more than of frequent closure of the ment centres for the upcom- People's Democratic Front ence leader and former law- four hours. It was only after the SRINAGAR: No traffic was highway for days, leading to ing winter along National ( PDF) has expressed grave maker Altaf Ahmed Kaloo Friday intervention of local Kashmir allowed on Srinagar-Jammu delay in transporting fruit Highway from Lawdoora to concern over the killing of alleged that he was not allowed police officers that I was released highway on Friday due to from here to different man- Jawahar Tunnel for the several civilian and Army to proceed to airplane and was and allowed to travel back to maintenance of the only road dis of the country. Similary, stranded passengers. He personnel in border shelling stopped at immigration counter Kashmir,” he said adding that connecting Kashmir valley road closure also was leading added that each of these cen- across multiple sector of in New Delhi Airport. he contacted a lot of police officers with the rest of the country. to shortage and price rise of tres has the capacity for ac- Uri,Nowgam , Dewar,Keran “I was barred to board a Dubai sented South Kashmir’s Pahalgam from Kashmir and only after Meanwhile, the Met depart- essentials, particularly veg- commodation of 200 people. along LOC in northern Kash- bound airplane. I was scheduled Constituency said he was in- that he was released. ment has issued a forecast etables in the valley. The fruit Applauding the efforts of mir. He said that loss of pre- to visit Dubai to attend a family formed that politicians from Kaloo was one among the for rain and snow during the growers, who had met Lt district Administration, the cious human lives in border skimrish , almost function but to my shock, I was Jammu and Kashmir are barred scores of Kashmiri politician next 48 hours in Jammu and Governor, his advisors and advisor said that Government on daily basis, was most unfortunate. stopped and detained for more from travelling outside the coun- who was detained after the ab- Kashmir which could affect senior traffic police officials, has put a special thrust on In a statement issued on Friday, Hakeem than four hours,” Kaloo said that try.” They told me that they have rogation of Special Status in air and surface traffic. As alleged that fruit trucks are building such structures Yaseen, while expressing his concern over the adding that he face a lot of embar- a list of 38 politicians who won’t Jammu and Kashmir last year already reported authorities being stopped for several days along the highway with all loss of precious human lives of civilians and rassment. Kaloo who repre- be allowed to travel outside coun- in the first week of August. (KNT) have put in place all necessary on the highway thus causing modern facilities for the Army personnel along LOC in North Kashmir arrangements, including them huge losses. benefit of the General Public today, has urged both the nieghbouring coun- Disaster Management Centres A traffic police official said who are usually stranded tries of Indian and Pakistan to shun thier egos (DMC) at different places on that no traffic was allowed during unfavourable weath- and resolve all bilateral issued through rec- the Srinagar-Jammu highway on the highway from both er, rains and snow. He di- onciliation and dialogue so that bloodshed of Unacceptable to stop Altaf Kaloo Says measure defy to accommodate passengers sides. No security force ve- rected the concerned au- human lives was stopped. He said war is no all democratic norms, and truckers in case the road hicle will be allowed to ply thorities for dovetailing of solution to resolve bilateral issues adding that civil liberties is closed due to landslides, on Friday the highway today, resources including SDRF, sooner the two nieghbouring countries come from travelling outside: NC shooting stones and snow in he said. An official spokes- police and volunteers besides on negotiating table, the more it will be in the winter.However, the highway man said that Advisor to ensuring round the clock better interests of thier people. He said India SO NEWS DESK in the emancipated world. "Former Kaloo defies all democratic norms connecting Ladakh with Lieutenant Governor, Baseer healthcare facilities to the and Pakistan have fought three wars in past elected representatives are being and civil liberties enshrined in Kashmir and historic 86-km- Ahmad Khan took stock of stranded passengers and which caused only death and destruction across SRINAGAR: The Jammu and treated like criminals and are the country’s constitution. The long Mughal road, seen as the preparedness of Disaster installing sign-ages and sign the borders. He said whole of the sub- continent Kashmir National Conference on having basic freedoms denied to party strongly condemns it,” he alternative to Srinagar-Jam- Management Centres (DMCs) boards for the ease of pas- was on the nuclear flashpoint due to animos- Friday took strong exception to them simply because they hail said. mu national highway, are along National highway from sengers. However, he said, ity between India and pakistan on kashmir barring former MLA and Party’s from Kashmir. Questioning the illegal deten- through for traffic. Lawdoora to Jawahar Tun- traffic was plying on Mughal issue. So it was imperative for long lasting District President Anantnag Al- It was also said that a list of 38 tion of a former MLA at the airport, The Jammu & Kashmir nel ahead of winter on Thurs- road, connecting Shopian peace in the region that the two countries taf Kaloo from travelling outside mainstream Kashmiri leaders the Spokesperson said, “What Government has ordered day. The District Develop- in south Kashmir with Ra- would bring flexibility in thier approach to the country, saying the measure are on an exit control list. If it's justifies treating a former peoples closure of the Srinagar- ment Commissioner (DDC) jouri and Poonch in Jammu resolve all outstanding issues amicably through tantamount to infringement of true then the centre must be trans- representative with such disdain? Jammu highway on every Anantnag, KK Sidha briefed region. But, he said, vehicles the process of reconciliation. " In case the one’s basic civil liberties. While parent and release the names on The move betrays the aversion Friday till November 30 to the Advisor regarding the had to ply between 1100 hrs two nieghbouring countries are able to estab- expressing dismay over the gov- this list along with the justifica- the incumbent ruling dispensa- allow agencies, responsible facilities, including accom- to 1600 hrs. Traffic was also lished friendly relations, the heavy budget ernment move of not allowing the tion for such a drastic and unac- tion nurtures for those who rep- for the maintenance and modation, bedding, mobile plying on Srinagar-Leh high- allocations for defence and artillery purchas- former party legislator to board ceptable move,” he said adding, resent the genuine voice of people. widening of the highway, to toilets, healthcare, power way though temperature has es could be spent stream could be spend on a Dubai bound flight, Party Spokes- “Such measures are unacceptable It also undervalues the country’s undertake necessary work supply, heating arrange- witnessed drop, particu- the welfare of people across the borders, " person Imran Nabi Dar said that in a democratic country. The un- proclivity for human rights and for smooth plying of vehicles ments, ration, baby foods and larly at Zojila and Meenmarg. Hakeem Yaseen added. such measures were unheard of just treatment meted out to Altaf basic civil liberties.” during winter. The govern- other essentials being made (KNS) SRINAGAR 04 OBSERVER SRINAGAR /SATURDAY / 14 NOVEMBER I 2020 EDIT MISERABLE STORIES OF KASHMIRIS

It has become a nuclear flashpoint in come depressed. Life becomes a burden to militancy. Resources are wasted be- South Asia in particular and the world for them. They cannot fulfil their basic cause there is no time for development. in general. This issue is nestled among necessities. Hence, there are same sto- Rivers of Jammu and Kashmir have the the three nuclear powers. Any misun- ries that speak one thing that we have potential to produce 20,000 megawatts derstanding can set the fragile peace been cheated in a broad daylight. of power. But since 1907, we have been of this area on fire. In February, 2019, Third is social. Our society is ortho- able to produce about 2,000 megawatts. SYED MUSTAFA AHMAD there were chances of a nuclear war dox. It may be called an obsolete one. The Himalayas that surround the val- [email protected]. when both India and Pakistan were Innovation is only in religious rituals. ley of Kashmir, contain wealth in abun- engaged in one of the deadliest dead- However, there are no innovations in dance. However, due to lack of will, locks. Thanks to some sane voices that other ways of life. Same kind of mind- technology and bloodshed, it has taken EDITORIAL veryone’s story is different it was avoided. This is the main reason set prevails here and there. Every one the backseat. Hence, its effect is on ev- from other’s stories. But some for our sad stories. Lakhs of people are thinks in the same manner. Any new ery kashmiri. In the world of wealth, we things are common in this dead. The injured are innumerable. The idea is rejected at the beginning. Crit- are begging. Epart of the world; Jammu and half-widows are in plenty. ical thinking is the most hateful thing There is a lot of time spared to do Kashmir. In Jammu and Kashmir, the There are unknown graves littering in our life. No one is allowed to think something tangible. Jammu and Kash- stories are more or less same. It is be- the landscapes. Mothers are waiting above the existing parameters. There is mir, as said above, has the potential of cause it is the only UT in the world that for their sons. Fathers are breath less. a bar on thinking. Simplicity in life is providing a lot, not to its inhabitants has been subjected to the worst kind of Sisters find their brothers in nook and hated by one and all. Futile ostentations but also to the world. We have geo-polit- PESKY POWER bloodshed both by nears and dears and corner of the valley. In this way, de- are generally welcomed. Those who ical advantage. God has placed it in an outsiders. The common things that are pression is common. Invisible fear has work for the betterment of society, are advantageous position to be the meet- found in our stories are that every home gripped all of us. Madness has become subjected to the harshest treatment. ing point of different caravans and civi- CUTS & SMART has lost someone, in the form of killing the order of the day. Living-dead are Fourth and last is economic. There is lizations. This advantage had to be used or torture. So, the important question is our lives. a wide gulf between a poor and a rich. in every possible manner. In the world why we have some things common in Second is corruption and nepotism. With each passing day, the gulf is wid- of so-called multilateralism, taking uni- our stories. In the world of diversities, The persons who are at the helm of af- ening. The rich become richer while the lateral decisions can be disastrous. Let METERS however, we have the status quo of get- fairs, don’t deserve to be there. Howev- poor become poorer. Wealth is concen- India, Pakistan and China ponder over ting killed and injured. There are many er, they are there. The students having trated in few hands. In India, 22 crore it. Let our lives see some moments of reasons responsible for this. Some are merit, are left behind in the race and people live below poverty line. In case happiness. Let peace prevail in the nook he pesky power cuts have started discussed in the coming lines. they cannot that after working hard to of Jammu and Kashmir, the situation and corner of the world. Hope good First is political. Since 1947, the issue get a job, they are left to be good for la- was quite different. However, the con- sense prevails! irking the people of Kashmir Val- of Kashmir has been lingering in air. bor work. They have more degrees than tinuous violence since 1990 has taken ley as the winter period has just Being internationally accepted disput- who are managing the affairs of every- the heavy toll of the lives of common (The Author is Graduate Student ed-territory, there has been no consen- thing. In this way, the meritorious stu- people. Tourism sector is in ruins. In- and writes Regularly for “ Srinagar Tbegun, thus causing hardships to sus how to solve this contentious issue. dents are left with no choice. They be- dustries are not allowed to work due Observer “ views are his own) the consumers across the Valley. At the time of such pesky power cuts, the reports suggest that the government was mulling to install smart meters in the Valley, which is set to In DIABETES - MEET YOUR FEET add to the miseries of the people. However, at this juncture, the primary focus of the burns if they happen. 8. If Pain Swelling Redness government should have been ensuring elec- Any pain swelling or redness in any tricity supply without unscheduled power areas of feet should be looked into and addressed early to stop the spread of cuts and the concerned department should infection. have been directed strictly to adhere to the DR.NASIR SHAMAS 9. Meet your feet Daily Check for cuts, blisters, redness, guidelines. But, one fails to understand why swelling or nail problems. Use a magni- n our youth we all were glued to fying hand mirror to look at the bottom the government has delayed all such neces- the mirrors, combing the hair to of your feet. Call your doctor if you no- sary steps and are focusing on installation perfection, correcting the flaws tice anything. beneath our eyes, shaping our ex- 10. Nail Cutter Training of smart meters. The installation of smart I pressions and what not. Cut nails carefully straight across meters would bring further miseries among But it has to change after the forties. and file the edges. Don’t cut nails too Especially in the middle age when one short or too deep, as this could lead to the consumers and the timing of installation enters to be a pre diabetic or diabetic ingrown toenails. where we need to shift the priorities 11. No Bathroom Surgery is not apt, thus would not accommodate the equally toward our support pillars - Our If you have corn calluses please aspirations of the people. There is a need to feet. avoid mishandling them yourself In diabetes nerves are slowly dam- 12. Shake your Shoes take apt decisions and consider the process aged and you can't feel your feet much. Remember, your feet may not be able of installation of smart meters is initiated So u won't be able to notice minor cuts, Don't Walk barefoot. Wearing socks tight fits please. Check more depth in to feel a pebble or other foreign object, sores, or pain. And if you can’t feel these and slippers inside your house puts the toe box, good coverage of both top so always inspect your shoes before put- only after the people are supplied adequate irritations and wounds, they may lead feet at lower risk for cuts, injuries and and bottom & no seams inside the shoe ting them on. electricity. The department has rightly failed to infection,which may lead to gangrene pricks which go unnoticed due to nerve that can rub on your foot. 13. Smoking kills feet too and amputation. dysfunction. 5. Socks Shouldn't Suck Smoking restricts blood flow in feet to achieve theSRINAGAR target of revenue realization We call in Neuropathy ! that sets 2. Dampness Damages Buy socks without seams, preferably and leads to early damage of foot nerves and thus gave huge losses to the people. But, in limbs and feet causing skin chang- Keep feet dry. Drying your feet espe- socks that are SRINAGARpadded and made /SUNDAY from /and 04 vessels. OCTOBER I 2020 OBSERVERSRINAGAR es, dryness, cracking of skin, frequent cially after bath and wudhu should be cotton or another material that controls 14. Control Sugars 04 to compensate the losses, the concerned de- infections, deformities in the pressure a must routine. Take care of interdig- moisture. ChangeSRINAGAR socks daily. Use /SUNDAY anti- / 04Good OCTOBER sugars control I 2020 is a foundationEDIT OBSERVER areas. ital spaces. Their skin gets moist and perspirants if possible. If your feet get stone of healthy life and healthy feet. 04 partment must not make people of Kashmir Vasculopathy in Diabetes in addi- breaks down, leading to infection. cold at night, wear socks. 15. Check your numbers EDIT scapegoats at this juncture and ensure the tion causes the blood vessels to shrink 3. Look in the Spaces 6. Get rid of Irritants Check bp, hba1c, lipids frequently and harden, which can make it hard for Interdigital spaces are tricky points Any feet deformity or callus , corn, and get feet examined too. steps are taken on appropriate time, which your feet to fight infection. which need everyday inspection. Make bunion actually increases the risk of Remember would accommodate the aspirations of con- In totality , Diabetes can be danger- efforts to keep these spaces dry at any infection. Get them treated early before Feet are a new face for a diabetic..! ous to your feet—even a small cut can cost. Don't apply wet creams there. Use they are infected. Don't make your health ugly by ne- sumers. The people-friendly decisions vis-à- produce serious consequences. toes separators after bath and wash till 7. No Kangri under feet glecting your feet. Meet them daily and Hence taking care of the feet is a dry, if dampness in there is an issue We have a habit of keeping Kangi treat them on priority. vis electricity would be appreciated at this must in Diabetes to avoid all disastrous frequently. and warm water bottles under feet. U won't get another Pair. juncture. complications. 4. Shoe Shopping Avoid that in diabetes. Feet have less So Take care ! Schools1. Barefoots Beware andLook forCovid comfortable soft shoes. No sensation times in diabetes and you won't feel Just Face your feet . DAILY ! Remember ! EDITORIALIslam on pandemic(CovidCovid too 19?) can attendHome-made the School herbal concoctions EDITORIALMuhammad (SAW): “Oh Messen- upon Allah. It is narrated in book cannot cure coronavirusKIDS ARE like flowers , blooming, colorful by nature ger of All?h, who from amongst of Hadith that “One day Prophet the people were tested the most? 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Small groupsis patient of in-person in trials; heclasses. knows Allah this contagious pathogenLess participation (coro- inmad virtual (SAW) tolearning. his followers years Students mix freely between classes. (The Author can be reached at No mixing willof different never forsake groups. him, nor will navirus) for a diseaseLarge is attendance never inback. activities & events. Students & teachers freely share objects. [email protected]) Allah burden him with a trial that religion-centric. Prophet of Islam In connection of adopting good is more than what he can handle. Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH) hygiene, Islam lays great empha- Surely, Allah, the omnipotent strongly disapproved such non- sis on observing cleanness. tests his slaves in times of trials chalance and admonished his and tribulations. The companions followers that one should first take (The Author is a Consultant once asked the Prophet Hazrat necessary measures and then rely CVTS SKIMS)

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houriya, too. I would walk across the bridge, Do the ruling crooks even know these areas Printer, Publisher, Owner & Editor: Parvaiz Ahmad Khan Exe. Editor: Raja Muzamil , Published From: Dadi Kadalsneaking Tanki Pora a look D.C at Office Abu Nawas Road, street Srinagar flow- Kashmirand -190001, people exist? Cell No: +91-9419007532,+91-9419007530 Tele/Fax: 0194-2486069 Printed at : Khidmat Offset Press The Bunding Srinagar gracefully Regd along : JKNP-177 the riverbank, RNI No: before JKENG/2012/43267 I soon reached Souq al-Haraj. On the entering al-Tahrir Square where Iraqi dusty shelves of its antiquities shops, Bagh- sculptor Jawad Salim’s Freedom Monument dad’s history was on sale. When Baghdadi Nabil Salih is stretched against a background of palm families escape war and violence enabled trees. or orchestrated by the post-invasion po- ALJAZEERA The bridge, however, was closed late last litical elites, they sell their belongings for year to safeguard corrupt politicians oc- a song. One can find anything in Souq al- n January 1948, flocks of Iraqi students, cupying luxurious palaces in the 10 square Haraj: From vintage Swiss watches, gram- workers and Baghdad’s destitute poured kilometres of confiscated land known as ophones and “Made in Iraq” soap bars, to into the streets of the capital to protest the “Green Zone”. porcelain tableware and telephone direc- Iagainst the Portsmouth treaty amid Stray dogs scurry through Souq al-Haraj tories from a time when listed names did deteriorating living conditions. The treaty, in Baghdad, Iraq on September 7, 2020. [Nabil not so easily become just a number in some in the words of Palestinian historian Han- Salih/Al Jazeera] casualty toll. na Batatu, was a disguised extension of the As I walked across Jisr al-Shuhada, I Owner of an antiquities shop displays Anglo-Iraqi Treaty of 1930 which “virtu- thought about these barriers and exclusions, his wares at Souq al-Haraj in Baghdad, Iraq ally reduced Iraq into an appendage of the about what had become of my city. I wan- on September 7, 2020. [Nabil Salih/Al Jazeera] British Empire”. dered through the zigzag alleys of Jadid Across al-Rasheed street just off al- Many protesters, including the students Hasan Pasha neighbourhood near al-Hay- Maidan square, scavengers sat on the ground who played a key role in what came to be der Khana mosque, looking at the anti- selling everything from second-hand pow- known as al-Wathba Uprising, were killed, quated buildings. er adapters to worn flip-flops and ancient wounded and arrested in a relentless cam- gathered to mourn the dead: extending an empty palm and mumbling The distinctive shanasheel, the balconies radios. A scene befitting the reports of paign of repression that culminated in a “Do you know or do you not know pleas for help. Plastic waste littered the decorated in beautiful wooden latticework, poverty pouring out of our computer screens, bloody crackdown on January 27. That day, that victims’ wounds are a mouth? banks of the river. Government SUVs with are rapidly vanishing. Some buildings have refuting a false image of stability and pros- security forces opened fire on protesters A mouth unlike that of an impostor tinted windows lined up the sidewalks, while been demolished to make way for ugly com- perity often propagated by the state and its on a bridge over the Tigris river, later to be nor like he who implores. obese guards snarled at the tuk-tuk drivers mercial edifices erected in complete disre- rich media parrots. named Jisr al-Shuhada (Martyrs Bridge) It shouts at the poor and hungry: who tried to ferry passengers over the one- gard of municipality regulations with the Soon there will be nothing of old Baghdad in memory of the fallen. shed your blood and you shall be fed. way bridge for a few banknotes. help of hefty bribes. Others have been left left to see or sell, I thought to myself. Between 300 and 400 protesters were And yells at the subservient: In Iraq, some are above the law, others to decay, leaning on adjacent buildings on “They told me killed and wounded that day in Baghdad. humiliate the villains and you shall be are crushed by its enforcers. the verge of collapse. that they had demolished Sindibad Cin- Among the victims was Jafar, the youngest honoured.” But just like 1948, the public would not As I walked through the narrow alley- ema What a loss!” brother of Iraq’s venerated poet Muhammad Al-Hayder Khana mosque on al-Rashid take it. Since October 2019, the downtrodden ways, scrawny stray dogs roamed, while The late Iraqi poet Sargoun Boulous wrote Mahdi al-Jawahiri. street in Baghdad, Iraq on September 7, youth have taken to the streets once again unmasked men served kebabs to their un- these lines, lamenting the decay of an On the morning of the third day of mourn- 2020. [Nabil Salih/Al Jazeera] to protest political and economic oppres- masked clientele in squalid restaurants. iconic film theatre in Baghdad. ing, al-Jawahiri locked himself inside a On a recent walk to downtown Baghdad, sion. This time, public anger poured out on Outside, on the sidewalks, old men puffed I wonder what he would say about today’s small room in al-Hayder Khana neighbour- as I crossed Jisr al-Shuhada, I thought of another bridge – Jisr al-Jumhouriya (the on their cigarettes and sipped istikanat of Iraq if he had been alive, if he could amble hood and wept with “unprecedented howl- these events of 1948. I looked around and Republic Bridge), a 30-minute walk from sweet hot cardamom tea, sitting quietly by down the sidewalks of downtown Baghdad, ing”. saw that the conditions today are no differ- Jisr al-Shuhada. stagnant sewage. where no smile adorns the faces of the little With the image of Jafar covered in blood ent than those that sparked al-Wathba Up- It is there that last autumn, security I kept thinking that every mayor of Bagh- girls who sell chewing gum that no one seared into his memory, al-Jawahiri wrote rising: poverty, negligence, greed, and forces relentlessly fired live rounds and dad placed in charge by his or her corrupt buys and desperate youth push handcarts an elegy he recited that afternoon from the injustice. skull-piercing tear gas grenades directly party since the 2003 US invasion should be past the homeless, who hallucinate in damp rooftop of al-Hayder Khana mosque, near Impoverished elderly were sitting on the at protesters. taken to court for the ghastly cannibalisa- corners, unseen. Jisr al-Shuhada, to a large crowd that had sidewalk. Like robots, they stared ahead, I used to enjoy strolling on Jisr al-Jum- tion of the city. But is there justice in Iraq? What lines of pain would he write? Jamal Khashoggi, the human

There I could neither apply for asylum nor We first made contact on what was just an- obtain a work permit. So after spending a few other ordinary morning for me, watching the months there, I decided to leave. I tried to travel aeroplanes, and listening to the garbled flight to Ecuador and Cambodia but was refused entry announcements, checking my cheap mobile phone and sent back to Malaysia, where I was also not every once and a while for an update. REVOLUTION allowed in. The phone was a lifeline, and a temperamen- Hassan Al Kontar Red is common. That is how I got stuck at the airport in Kuala tal one, as it turned on and off whenever it want- Rebels are good omen. ALJAZEERA Lumpur for months. ed, and my fear was it would die completely, and My story first appeared in the Arabic-language leave me cut-off from the outside world. Status quo is to hate. n the anniversary of Jamal Khashoggi’s media. I found the public response dishearten- That morning, I noticed some unusual activ- Death is our common fate. murder, many will reminisce again ing. Reading even a handful of comments on ity on my Twitter account: there was a surge in Make pens swords. about him as a journalist and a public social media was enough to make me want to comments about my case. As it turned out, Jamal Challenge the worldly lords. Ofigure, a dissident and a victim of a avoid the glare of the media altogether even if it had just followed me and shared one of my posts The Sun is blazing. ghastly crime. But on the day of his death, I re- was the only thing stopping the immigration on Twitter. Winds of change are gazing. member him as Jamal, the human being. authorities from sweeping me under the rug This was a big deal for me. While much of the Make your sighs a song. My first contact with him came during my altogether, and sending me into detention, or world came to know Jamal through his grisly own moment in the media spotlight in 2018. Per- worse – back to Syria, where I would face deten- death, in the Arab world, his name had been well Be bold enough to fight against the wrong. haps you saw the headlines in April of that year: tion or death. known for years. Smithies are producing fire. “Syrian refugee stuck in Malaysia airport”. Those few who paid attention to my story were We knew him first as a consultant for the Our veins resemble like a wire. My misfortune began in 2011, when war broke bullying me online, questioning what I was say- Saudi monarchy, a man with plenty of power and Sleeping is death. out in my country. At that time, I was working ing, accusing me of being a coward, a traitor and luxury at his fingertips. Living is more than breath. in the UAE and decided to stay away from the an extremist, and altogether showing no sympa- Then as he grew unsatisfied with his role as Sleep when job is done. war. I did not join the fight, simply because I thy for my situation. a supporter of such authority, he became an Till then remain on run. didn’t believe in it, I refused to be a part of a kill- To the rest of the world, which had grown tired outspoken, at times controversial commentator, ing machine, to kill my own brothers and destroy of the Syrian tragedy by then, I was yet another who started to say “no” in his own way, using Heavens won’t help you. my own house. faceless Syrian refugee, rendered homeless by his pen. Without moisture, act like dew. Soon, however, I lost my work permit and be- the war. It was this well-known figure who decided to Lords are dead. came illegal. Despite my best efforts to lay low, But there was one person, one journalist, who bring attention – sympathetic attention – to my Histories are to be read. I was detained in October 2017 and deported to saw me as a human being and felt my pain. He misfortune when so many others had treated me Fight against tyranny. Malaysia, as it was one of a few countries giving gave me the strength I needed to push forward. with indifference or hostility. This was not in Not to divide between binary. Syrians visas on arrival. His name was Jamal Khashoggi. response to any outreach on my side. Syed Mustafa Ahmad

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DDC Kathua Reviews VC, Former MLC, Various Public Progress of 7th Economic Census Delegations Call On Lt Governor SO NEWS DESK Coordinator to adhere to the protocol and cover all SO NEWS DESK DPs across the UT, constitution KATHUA: District De- the households/business of PoJK development Board etc. velopment Commissioner establishments in the sur- JAMMU: Lieutenant Governor, Similarly, a delegation of Kathua, O.P.Bhagat today vey. Manoj Sinha today met Vice Jammu Muslim Front headed by chaired a meeting of the The DDC also directed Chancellor, University of Jam- Shuja Zaffar apprised the Lt Gov- concerned to review the District Manager/Coor- mu, former MLC, public dele- ernor of their concerning issues progress of 7th Economic dinator CSC to send the gations including SOS Interna- pertaining to reservation in ed- Census being conducted in details of all those persons tional and Jammu Muslim Front ucational institutions, employ- the District. and owners of the business here at Raj Bhavan. ment driven courses, encourag- At the outset, District establishments who are not Prof. Manoj Kumar Dhar, ing local entrepreneurs etc. Statistical & Evaluation Of- cooperating in providing Vice Chancellor, University of The Lt Governor, while in- ficer (DSEO), Ranjeet Thak- the required details related Jammu briefed the Lt Gover- teracting with the former Leg- ur briefed the DDC about to their business establish- nor about various teaching pro- islator and members of the del- the progress regarding ments within week’s time grammes and research activities egations, observed that the J&K enumeration and supervi- to DSEO Kathua. He exhort- going on in the University, be- Government is taking various sion made by the CSC and ed upon all the participants sides various issues of academic people-centric initiatives for the Supervisors till date. especially representatives and administrative importance. welfare of every section of the so- While reviewing the prog- of CSCs to ensure compli- The Lt Governor asked the VC to sures to improve the quality of teaching and research activities. tional, an organization for PoJK ciety aiming at the holistic and ress of the survey, the DDC ance of directions issued put special focus on capacity build- education ecosystem in the Uni- Meanwhile, Sh. Girdhari Lal displaced Persons, led by Rajiv equitable development of the UT. took a serious note of the slow and decisions taken during ing, skill development, job-oriented versity, he added. Raina, former MLC called on Chuni met the Lt Governor and Concerted efforts are being made progress and issued various the meeting for timely com- courses for the students to meet the He also underlined the impor- the Lt Governor and projected apprised him about issues and to meet the developmental aspi- directions to the representa- pletion of the survey. modern-day requirements. tance of promoting excellence various welfare issues of Kash- problems faced by the PoJK dis- rations of the people, he added. tives of CSC and SL2s. Highlighting the impor- Take all the requisite mea- in teaching, research and exten- miri Pandit community related placed persons. He also assured them that all It was observed by the tance of the survey, he said sures for strengthening the sion activities on varied subjects to speedy implementation of The delegation discussed var- the genuine concerns and de- DDC that in almost 85 Pan- the Data/information to be academic and research envi- with special focus on most recent employment package, transit ac- ious issues including implemen- mands put forth by them would chayats of the District the collected gives a detailed ac- ronment, besides adopting in- advancements to develop the commodation for employees etc. tation of all Central Government be looked into meticulously for enumeration has not been count of the state of the econ- novative and reformative mea- University as a centre of quality A delegation of SOS Interna- Schemes in the camps of PoJK their redressal. started yet. The DDC di- omy, prospects etc which is rected District Manager/ very important for policy- Coordinator CSC to start makers in the government the enumeration in all the at all levels for evolving poli- Panchayats of the District cy interventions. DC Sensitizes Media J&K Becomes No 1 in PMGSY, Several within a week’s time. Assistant Commissioner Moreover, the DDC also Development/District Pan- On Communication Projects Completed In Three Months took serious view regard- chayat Officer, Assistant Di- ing the survey not being rector DSEO Office, Kathua, AGENCIES Mughal Road was conceived up with Finance Department conducted as per the guide- District Manager CSC, Kath- Flow at Kupwara during 2005 connecting Shopi- which awaits release of funds. lines/protocol as observed ua, District Coordinator JAMMU: Giving a fillip to de- an district in Kashmir Province Moreover, sources said that by the SL2s during their CSC, Kathua, Second Level velopmental projects, Union with Buffliaz in Poonch district the National Highway Authori- supervision. He further di- Supervisors, Kathua were Territory of Jammu and Kash- of Jammu Province in order to ty of India (NHAI) has agreed in rected District Manager/ attended the meeting. mir have become number one in provide an alternate link to the ex- principle, the UT Government Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yo- isting Srinagar-Jammu National proposal for providing toilet fa- jna (PMGSY) as several projects Highway (NH-44) and for up scal- cility as suitable places on Na- worth crores of Public Works ing people to people contact on tional Highways in J&K. have been completed in the past both sides of the Pir-Panjal range Meanwhile 250 projects includ- DDC, Panchayat By-elections - Phase Ist: three months since August 7 af- and facilitate and accelerate eco- ing 212 of different roads, and ter Lieutenant Governor Manoj nomic development of the Rajou- 38 bridges have been completed All 196 Nomination Forms Accepted Sinha took over the regime. ri-Poonch-Shopian axis.” under PMGSY and Languish- Official sources here on Fri- The project was completed ing Project schemes, besides 500 SO NEWS DESK day said that since August 7, in December 2012 at a cost of Rs works of macdamization have Public Work was given a push 639.85 cr with a Defect Liability been completed, sources said KUPWARA: According to District Panchayat Election Officer across the Union Territory of Period of 18 months, they said and added, “expenditure @ Rs10 (DPEO), Kupwara, Anshul Garg after the scrutiny of papers to- SO NEWS DESK people by means of public rep- Jammu and Kashmir. and added that since then no Crores has been incurred per day day, all 196 nomination papers were found valid and have been resentation. “As many as 110 projects re-surfacing on the said road has since August 7, however further accepted. As many as 196 nomination papers of candidates for KUPWARA: Deputy Commis- The DC also sensitised the have been completed under Lan- been done but the up-gradation payments is under process.” 3 DDC constituencies viz. Kalaroos, and Tangdar and sioner (DC) Kupwara, Anshul media to ensure dissemination guishing Project Scheme and work has been taken up recently “Public Work (Road and Build- vacant seats of Sarpanches and Panches were received. Garg today stressed upon the of information regarding elec- expenditure to the tune of Rs150 and is in progress. ings) Department is the premier The concerned Returning Officers did the scrutiny today media persons of the district to tions in the district especially crores has been incurred,” they “Nearly 80 percent of up-gra- Agency of Government of Jammu and the last date for withdrawal of the candidature for the first ensure accuracy of the news- in far flung areas and urged asserted and added that in Prad- dation and resurfacing of work & Kashmir engaged in Planning, phase is November 16, 2020. While as, polling is scheduled to be feed while meeting deadlines. them to ensure self-regulation han Mantri Gram Sadak Yojna has been completed and the bal- Designing, Construction and held on November 28. The DC said this while ad- to maintain professionalism in (PMGSY), Jammu and Kashmir ance work shall be completed by Maintenance of Government as- dressing a seminar on ‘Role their reporting. has become number one region June, 2021,” they said. sets like Roads, Bridges, Flyovers Control Room For Winter of Media towards Society & Senior Superintendent of among all states and Union Ter- However, on pothole free roads, and Buildings,” they added. Administration’ held here at Police Kupwara, Shri Ram Am- ritories in the country. they said that the action plan from Official sources said that the De- Preparedness Established At Budgam Town hall Kupwara. barker in his address said that Further sharing details, sourc- UT headquarter to District head- partment has been facing problem He said the media possesses a media should be well aware es said, that road length of 1,600 quarter, inter-District roads and of monitoring of various ongoing SO NEWS DESK greater role in the society and acts about the new trends of com- Kilometres was achieved and roads from District headquarter works, adding, “the complaints as a bridge between the public and munication and should verify expenditure to the tune of Rs 600 to Sub-division, Tehsil, Block from time to time have also been BUDGAM: To address the grievances of the general public during the administration adding that the facts before circulating any Crores has been incurred and 140 headquarter has been formulat- received regarding mismanage- winter season, the District Administration Budgam has estab- media, administration and civil kind of news in their groups so schemes have been completed, ed at an estimated cost of Rs 200 ment at ground level and in order lished round the clock Control Room in DC Office Complex, here. society has a common role that is as to maintain the credibility of adding, “besides these achieve- cr while as many as 110 projects to streamline the overall working In case of any emergency, the general public has been asked to con- to serve the general public. media among people and save ments, the UT administration has have been completed under Lan- of the department, it envisages tact the control room at telephone No. 01951-255291. This has been Referring to the key role of them against the dangers of given major push to blacktopping guishing Project Scheme and ex- to shift from Manual working to done keeping in mind the onset of winter season. As Many as 18 media viz. highlighting the is- misinformation. of roads and making entire road penditure to the tune of Rs 150 cr online working through a central- employees from Nine (09) Line Departments of the District have sues of the people, the DC said Various other speakers network pot-hole free”. has also been incurred. ized web-based portal.” been deployed to perform the assigned duty without fail. that in Kupwara, the media is spoke on the occasion and Since August 7, per day 30 As per details, 1,500 km of the The process has begun for playing an important role by stressed upon the media per- km roads length has been black- road length have been black- online working that ensure ‘Bird Walk’ Organized highlighting the issues of far sons to ensure the objectivity of topped in Jammu and Kashmir, topped under various schemes transparency, accountability of flung areas and urged them to the news. they said and added that up-gra- viz Cities and Towns, Road contractors and works executed by WUCMA at continue doing the same with Earlier, President, Journal- dation, improvement and re-sur- Sector, NABARD, CRIF, Lan- by them which remains a crit- dedication. ist Fraternity Kupwara, Yahya facing of Mughal Road of length guishing Project etc, approval ical part in qualification bid of SO NEWS DESK He stressed upon them to Sultan welcomed the guests. In 84 Km was taken up at an esti- regarding CRIF Projects with tender, Maintenance of Roads, ensure awareness among the his address, he stressed on the mated cost of Rs 47.41 crores. physical completion of 50 per Bridges and Buildings etc and SRINAGAR: On the occasion of birth anniversary of Dr. Salim Ali people regarding benefits of de- need for construction of a press Official sources further said, cent to 79 per cent and other im- this project will be completed in (Birdman of India), Wular Conservation and Management Authority mocracy and empowerment of club in the district. “construction of 84.110 km long portant projects has been taken the next 4 to5 months. (WUCMA) at Watlab today organized ‘Bird Walk’ programme. As many as 30 participants from diverse fields belonging to differ- ent parts of Kashmir valley participated in the programme. At the onset, the participants were apprised about objectives Kishtwar: BLOs LMD Penalizes of the bird walk programme by the WUCMA officials and were Multi-lingual Mushaira given briefs of lake conservation initiatives taken by Authority Sensitized About Home Boy during the recent years to conserve the Wular Lake. Provision Of Postal Ballot Hosted by DSEJ on Diwali Eve Of Cooking Gas The participants were later taken for a short jungle walk in Kandi forest Range of Kamraj Forest Division for bird watching, SO NEWS DESK SO NEWS DESK ganized soon by DSEJ. SO NEWSDESK which was followed by boating in Wular Lake for bird sightings. Surjit singh, Head, Cultural The WUCMA officials and participants interacted with the lo- KISHTWAR: A special training session- JAMMU: To develop the literary & Education Cell in his welcome SRINAGAR: The field executives of Legal cals and explained to them the need to conserve the Wular Lake cum-meeting was today organized to sensitize the and aesthetic taste among the stu- address highlighted the need of Metrology Department (LMD) under the su- and its associated avifauna. They explained to them the diversity Booth Level Officers (BLOs) about the provision dents, Directorate of School Edu- promotion of culture and said that pervision of Joint Controller today conduct- of birds found in Kashmir and also discussed with them the bene- of Postal Ballot for covid patients, elderly per- cation Jammu organized first of such events develop intense desire ed surprise inspection of different markets fits of taking bird watching as a profession and hobby. During the sons, persons with disabilities and those living its kind Multi-Lingual Mushaira for creativity among the children. and intercepted home delivery vans to check daylong programme, the birds sighted were White Cheeked Nut- away from their areas. on the eve of Diwali. The renowned poets who weighment of the cooking gas cylinders. hatch, Spotted Tit, Warblers, Yellow billed Blue Magpie, Brown Assistant Commissioner Development (ACD), Director School Education presented their compositions During the inspection, the weighment of Headed Gull, Little Grebe, Large Egret, Pond Heron etc. Kishore Singh Katoch sensitized the BLOs about Jammu, Anuradha Gupta, was through their mentored stu- the cooking gas cylinders was conducted on the provision and procedure for Postal Vote kept the chief guest. Twelve students dents were Vijaya Thakur; the standard digital scale in presence of the Police arrests a person for the DDC and Panchayat By-elections. from different districts of Jammu Ashok Amber; Rekha Thakur; public present there, and was found within The meeting was also attended by Chief Medical Division participated in the event Keemat Raj; Bhushan Thakur; the permissible limits however a delivery impersonating as ACB official Officer, Dr R S Manhas, District Social Welfare Of- and presented the compositions Anurag Koushal; Nikhat choud- boy was penalized for not conducting weight- ficer, Tariq Parveaz Qazi, Election Naib Tehsildar, of the renowned poets of J&K. hary; Basharat Nazak and Reyaz check of refill cylinders before delivering it SO NEWS DESK Angrez Singh Jasrotia, Master trainer Girdhari Lal Students, teachers, parents, Mehmood Khan. to the customer. besides other officials. HOIs and many more from all The students presented the Home delivery boys carried out the inspec- AWANTIPORA: Awantipora police arrested a person impersonat- The meeting was informed that an appropriate over the country on Facebook compositions in Dogri, Gojri, Hin- tion after the department regarding supply of ing as an Anti Corruption Bureau Official. mechanism has been put in place for the successful live and through online mode di, Urdu and Pahari language. under-weight refill cooking gas cylinders to Awantipora Police received a complaint from a resident of vil- implementation of Postal ballot scheme for the ab- attended the Mushaira. The poets welcomed the consumers received several complaints. lage Dadsara area of that a person stopped him while he was sentee voters. Emphasizing on the promo- School Education Department Meanwhile, for public information it has driving a car near Toll Plaza Awantipora and introduced himself It was also given out that the absentee voters tion of local regional languages, for its novel and historic im- been given out that the net weight of cooking as Anti Corruption Bureau Official. He further stated that after who includes persons above 80 years of age, Per- the Director said that DSEJ has itative of holding such events gas in the cylinder is 14.2 kg and the tare- searching my car he also asked for my phone number. Later on, sons with physical Disability PwD, COVID-19 sus- focused on the promotion of the frequently for the promotion of weight of the cylinder varies from 15 to 18 kg. during evening hours he called on my phone number with the pect or patients who are quarantined at home or same as mentioned in National regional languages. The rate of refill cylinder in district Srinagar intention to extort money from me. Acting swiftly on this com- hospital, electors deployed for election duty on day Education Policy-2020. She said The Mushaira was conduct- is Rs. 710/- inclusive of subsidy. plaint, Awantipora Police taking aid of modern technique were of poll and the electors deployed for COVID mitiga- that Jammu region has a dis- ed by Alka Sharma and vote of It is pertinent to mention that the deliv- able to identify the person as Mohammad Amin Wani resident tion duties on the day of poll will have to approach tinct cultural heritage, which thanks was presented by Sadakat ery-boy of a cooking gas cylinder is supposed of Zafron Colony Pantha Chowk and subsequently arrested him concerned Assistant Returning Officer (ARO) for needs to be exhibited among the Ali Malik, both team members, to conduct a weight check, leak-check of the from area. their registration on given forms for hassle free students. She lauded the efforts Cultural & Education cell, DSEJ. cylinder before delivering it to the consum- A case FIR number 164/2020 under relevant sections of law exercise of their franchise. of Cultural & Education Cell for The technical support and co- er. Moreover, he should issue cash-voucher stands registered in Police Station Awantipora and further inves- The Absentee Voters Postal Ballot forms (DAPB) organizing the event while in- ordination was provided by So- to the consumer carrying the price of the gas. tigation has been initiated. General public are requested not to fall and Panchayat Absentee Voters Postal Ballot forms volving students from far-flung hail Wani, member IT cell DSEJ The consumers can reach the department prey in the hands of such fraudulent people. Police has resolved to (PAPB) were also distributed among BLOs for fur- areas. She also announced the and Ashutosh of Cultural and on the toll-free no. 1800-180-7114 during office act tough against inimical elements. Locals of the area lauded the ther distribution among the concerned voters. Season-2 for Mushaira to be or- Education Cell. hours, in case of genuine complaints. role and prompt action of police. SRINAGAR 06 OBSERVERSRINAGAR SRINAGAR /SATURDAY / 14 NOVEMBER I 2020 NATIONAL 06 OBSERVER SRINAGAR /SATURDAY / 14 NOVEMBER I 2020 NATIONAL Rishi Sunak lights up Downing Street At Ayodhya Deepotsav, grandeur with Diwali decorations London: UK Chancellor Rishi Sunak marked the festival of Diwali by stepping of 'treta yug' comes alive out of his No. 11 Downing Street home in London to Ayodhya (UP): The Uttar Pradesh Adityanath said, "We are fighting lay out a rangoli decoration government on Friday went all out strongly under his (PM's) leadership and light four diyas at the in marking the homecoming of Lord and we will defeat the virus." In her doorstep. Ram to this holy town – the mythical speech, the Governor said Ram and The 40-year-old Indian- event in 'treta yug' on which the fes- Ramrajya were "inseparable parts origin finance minister, who tival of Diwali is based. of the Indian culture" and spoke at is married to Akshata Mur- England and varying degrees creating high-quality, gov- So, there was the reenactment of length about the ideals of the Mary- thy – the daughter of Infosys of restrictions across most ernment-subsidised jobs, has the arrival of God Ram and Goddess ada Purushottam. co-founder Narayana Murthy, parts of the United Kingdom created 19,672 jobs since it Sita on their 'pushpak viman', a laser She advised the people not to low- has spoken about being a have meant that temples and began last week. and sound show, cultural programmes er their guards in their fight against “proud Hindu” over the years. gurdwaras are turning more “Our country's future will and the lighting of a record 5.51 lakh the pandemic till it was finished. His celebratory gesture on towards virtual festivities be built by the next genera- earthen lamps on the banks of the Deputy CM Keshav Prasad Maurya, Thursday night marks a first this year. "Faith is important tion, so it's vital that we har- Saryu. The figure has been claimed BJP state president Swatantra Dev for Downing Street, which to me, I'm a practising Hindu, ness the talent of young by the government. City and it should be the most beau- Ram Darbaar, Shabri-Ram Milaap Singh and a number of saints and annually sees the UK Prime I pray with my kids, visit the people as we rebuild from Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath tiful. We are here to seek support of and Lanka Dahan among others. ministers were present on the occa- Minister host a Diwali gath- temple when I can – at the the pandemic,” he said. and Governor Anandiben Patel were you all as to how it can be developed Besides the Saryu bank, the Ram sion. ering and an Annakut, or moment rather less so because “But this isn't just about there at Ayodhya's 'Deepotsav', the that it has glimpse of a Vedic city," Janmabhoomi, the site of upcoming With a view to ensuring a global spread of festive food, from I'm busy,” Sunak told the BBC. kickstarting our economy, first since the groundbreaking cer- the chief minister said. Ram temple, was lit up by 11,000 recognition and identity to Ayodhya, London's Swaminarayan "For us as Hindus, Diwali we're giving opportunity and emony earlier this year of a Ram Actors representing Lord Ram, earthen lamps in the evening, when Adityanath has initiated a number Mandir next door at No. 10. is special, and it's going to hope to thousands of young temple in the holy town. Goddess Sita and Lakshman de- a grand Aarti was held at the Saryu of works in the temple town includ- Sunak's message this Di- be difficult this year. But people, kickstarting their Several new development projects scended on the Saryu bank in a river after the sunset. ing Deepotsav being organised on wali was for British Hindus we've got Zoom, we've got the careers and offering them a were launched to mark the occasion. 'pushpak viman' -- a helicopter that Other projects for people of Ayod- the occasion of Diwali every year. to follow the lockdown rules phone, and most important- brighter future,” he said. "Our generation is not only fortu- sprinkled rose petals -- and were hya include a modern sewage treat- "Since the formation of the Ad- and refrain from the usual ly, we've got each other. His other measures, includ- nate to see the start of the construc- received by the governor and the ment plant to maintain the flow and ityanath government in Uttar Pradesh, tradition of getting together Whether you can see someone ing furlough or wage support tion of a Ram temple here but we also chief minister. cleanliness of the river. The pilgrim many events have been organised, with friends and family. or not the bond of family, that for struggling businesses attended the historic event. In the The BJP government in Uttar town will also have an internation- from Deepotsav to Ram Leela, which “I know how difficult it is bond of love is always going and Bounce Back Loans, have struggle of 500 years, many saints Pradesh started Deepotsav celebra- al Ramlila Centre to be built at a cost have earned a new identity to Ayod- not to be able to see each to be there. And it will be also received the backing of passed away with a dream to see the tion in Ayodhya after Yogi Adityanath of around Rs 3.47 crore, a 'Bhajan' hya globally," a government spokes- other,” Sunak said. there on December 3 as well," industry and business start of construction. I thank PM became the chief minister in March site at Rs 19.02 crore, a Queen Heo man said on Friday. “Just a couple more weeks he said, in reference to Eng- groups. Modi who is the one who implement- 2017. As a special Diwali gift from Memorial Park for Rs 21.92 crore, a Giving an account of the works in and we are going to get land's current strict stay-at- The minister has repeat- ed the ideology of Ram Rajya," Ad- the chief minister, Ayodhya will get Ram Katha Gallery worth Rs 7.59 the temple town, he said apart from through this and it's going home lockdown coming to edly warned of “hard times” ityanath said while addressing the an international airport project this crore, the expansion of Ram Katha setting up of Navya Ayodhya as the to be so much better on the an end on December 2. ahead for the British econ- 'Deepotsav' event here. time. The celebrations began from Park at Rs 2.75 crore and the beauti- coordinated model of Vedic and mod- other side. We will have lots Earlier this week, Sunak, omy, even as the latest figures Prime Minister Narendra Modi Friday afternoon itself when a grand fication of Ram ki Paidi at Rs 12.65 ern city, the grandest and divine of happy times afterwards. who has been at the forefront released by the Office for had performed the 'bhoomi pujan' of coronation procession of Lord Ram crore, officials said. temple of Lord Ram, a tall statue of But, to keep everyone safe of Britain's economic re- National Statistics (ONS) a Supreme Court-mandated Ram started from Saket college in Ayod- Among development projects, the the Hindu deity -- which would be right now, just follow the sponse to the pandemic, had revealed that the country's temple in Ayodhya on August 5 this hya to reach the riverbank after holy city will also have a modern bus the world's tallest statue -- is set to rules,” he said. Diwali -- which unveiled details of one of his third-quarter growth was year, bringing to fruition the BJP's covering a stretch of about five kilo- stand (Rs 7.40 crore), a multi-level leave an "indelible impression" on symbolises the spiritual vic- new schemes in place to help the highest since records 'mandir' movement that defined its metres. The procession has 11 tab- parking lot (Rs 16.44 crore) and the the people of the world. tory of light over darkness, counter youth unemployment. began in 1955 and came as politics for three decades and took leaux, built on the Ramayana themes, renovation of road and footpaths (Rs A four-lane road from Ayodhya to good over evil and knowledge The 2-billion pound Kick- restrictions were eased after it to the heights of power. participating in it. 8.40 crore) besides others, they said. Sultanpur National Highway (NH) over ignorance -- will be cel- starter Scheme, which has the first lockdown for Sunak's "It is the dream of PM Modi to de- The themes include Gurukul Shik- Hailing the prime minister for 330 to the airport is to be renovated ebrated on Saturday. been designed to give 16-24- popular 'Eat Out to Help Out' velop Ayodhya as Vedic Ramayana sha, Ram-Sita Vivah, Kewat Prasang, India's fight against the coronavirus, at a cost of Rs 18.75 crore. Lockdown restrictions in year olds a future of hope by discount scheme.

Coronavirus: Plea OLYMPIAD CAREER OLYMPIAD CAREER ACADEMY in SC seeking to ACADEMY NEAR TAK MASJID SHOPIAN NEAR TAK MASJID SHOPIAN FACULTY LIST fix maximum rate NAME QUALIFICATION for RT-PCR test FEE STRUCTURE 2020 - 2021 1. SHAKIR AH. TANTRY M. SC CHEMISTRY CLASS FEE 2020 – 2021 2. TAWSEEF AHMAD MALIK M. SC GEOLOGY New Delhi: A petition has merase chain reaction) test per cent in Andhra Pradesh “And the matter is con- 3. ROME- RAMZAN DAR M.SC MATH, B ED, M. PHIL been filed before the Supreme to Rs 400 uniformly across and 1200 per cent in Delhi,” cerned with 135 crore citizens Court seeking a direction the country, instead of Rs said the petition filed by of the country as everybody 9TH 1500 FULL COURSE 4. SHAHNAWAZ AHMAD MALIK M. SC. PHYSICS to the Centre and the state 900 to Rs 2800 as fixed by advocate Ajay Agrawal. worried with the coronavi- 5. SAJAD AHMAD DALAL M. A GEOGRAPHY, governments to fix the max- different state governments, It claimed that the RT-PCR res and forced to get their 10TH 1800 FULL COURSE imum rate for the RT-PCR Union Territories and NCT kits are presently available test done at this exorbitant M. A POLITICAL SCIENCE test for COVID-19 uniform- of Delhi. for less than rupees 200 in price,” it said. 11TH (MEDICAL) 8000 PER SUBJECT 6. RIZWAN AHMAD MALIK M. SC BOTANY ly all over India. “There is a big loot by the Indian market. It alleged that the owner 7. IMTIYAZ AHMAD SHAH M. SC CHEMISTRY The petition has sought a laboratories and they are “There is no other cost as of the private laboratories 12TH (MEDICAL) 8000 PER SUBJECT direction to the governments minting money to the tune the machines used of RT-PCR and hospitals are using the 8. OWASIS SIR M. A EDUCATION to fix the maximum rate for of crores and crores of rupees. test are already there with calamity into opportunity 11TH (ARTS) 3500 PER SUBJECT 9. JAVEED SIR M. SC ZOOLOGY the RT-PCR (real-time re- The margin of profit is so the laboratories as they con- for minting crores and crores verse transcription poly- high as it is as high as 1400 duct large number of tests. of rupees. PTI 12TH (ARTS) 3500 PER SUBJECT 10. RAFIE SIR M. A ENGLISH 11. AADIL HUSSAIN MALIK B. SC, B ED

GOVERNMENT OF JAMMU & KASHMIR SRINAGAR OBSERVER CORRIGENDUM RC & FITNESS LOST DirectorateGOVERNMENT of Health OF JAMMU Services, & KASHMIR Kashmir IS AVAILABLE AT ALL LEADING Please read Mushtaq Ah- Directorate of Health Services, Kashmir I have lost my RC & Fitness of Vehicle No. JK22-7017. Now I want Office of the Deputy Director (HQ), I/C SHTO NEWS AGENCIES mad Dar instead of Mukhtar Ahmad Dar, to get its duplicate. Anybody having any objection to the same Office of the DeputyBemina, Director Srinagar. (HQ), I/C SHTO OFFICE OF THE REGIONAL TRANSPORT Whose Vehicle RC Lost must contact the ARTO Shopian within a week’s time after that GistBemina, of Short TenderSrinagar. Notice no objection will be entertained. OFFICE OFOFFICER,KASHMIR THE REGIONAL TRANSPORT notification was published NIT No. DD/SHTO/NIT/15/Scorpio-7534;Gist of Short Tender Notice Dated: 12.11.2020 in our daily Newspaper SHAHNAWAZ AHMAD GANIE OFFICER,KASHMIRNOTICE S/O: BASHIR AHMAD GANIE NITFor No.and DD/SHTO/NIT/15/Scorpio-7534; on behalf of the Lt. Governor, UT of J&K, Short Term e-tenders Dated: 12.11.2020 are invited Srinagar Observer Dated:- R/O: CHITRAGAM KALAN SHOPIAN Whereas a joint application has been receivedNOTICE from Shri Aijaz Ahmad Laherwal Forfrom and Registered on behalf Auto of the Workshops/Firms/SSI Lt. Governor, UT of UnitsJ&K, Shortfor repair Term of e-tenders the Scorpio are bearing invited S/o Abdul Rehman R/o Tankipora Sgr. (Transferor) and Shri Parvee Ahmad 12th November 2020. Thus OFFICE OF THE REGIONAL TRANSPORT fromNo JK01H-7534 Registered in Auto Two Workshops/Firms/SSIcover system Units for repair of the Scorpio bearing WhereasMir S/o Ghulam a joint application Hassan Mir has R/o been Alamdhar received colonyfrom Shri Kandeer Aijaz Ahmad Bagh LalLaherwal Bazar the actual detail of RC S/oSgr. Abdul(Transfree) Rehman For R/otransfer Tankipora of Maxi Sgr. Cab (Transferor) Carriage Routeand Shri Permit Parvee No. Ahmad 3937/ OFFICE OFOFFICER,KASHMIR THE REGIONAL TRANSPORT NoThe JK01H-7534 Tender document in Two consistingcover system of qualifying information, eligibility criteria, specifi- Mir S/o Ghulam Hassan Mir R/o Alamdhar colony Kandeer Bagh owner of Vehicle No: MC Covering vehicle No. JKO1H 8535. Now therefore it is notified for general OFFICER,KASHMIRNOTICE Thecations, Tender Bill document of quantities consisting (B.O.Q), of Set qualifying of terms information, and conditions eligibility of contract criteria, and specifi other- Sgr.information (Transfree) that For objections,if transfer ofany Maxi to the Cab proposed Carriage transfer Route ofPermit the said No. route 3937/ permit/vehicle shall be filled in JK01Q-3210 is as: MC Covering vehicle No. JKO1H 8535. Now therefore it is notified for general Whereas a joint application has been received from Shri Fayaz Ahmad Penchoo cations,details can Bill be of seen/downloadedquantities (B.O.Q), from Set of the terms Govt. and website conditions www.jktenders.gov.in of contract and other from writing in the office of regional Transport officer Kashmir. MUSHTAQ AHMAD DAR NOTICE informationWithin a period that ofobjections,if 7 days from any the to thedate proposed of publication transfer of of this the notice said route in the permit/vehicle daily newspaper. shall beSeller filled and in S/o Ghulam Ahmad Penchoo R/o Dadi Kadal Tankipora Sgr. (Transferor) and details12-11-2020 can (13.00Hrs.be seen/downloaded from the Govt. website www.jktenders.gov.in from writing in the office of regional Transport officer Kashmir. WhereasShri Aijaz a Ali joint Bhat application S/o Ghulam has Mohi-ud-dinbeen received R/o from Hafiz Shri FayazColony Ahmad Lane PeerPenchoo bagh purchaser identified by the authorized representative of M/s Manzoor Transport Company pvt. namely Mr. S/0:-. GHULAM RASOOL S/o Ghulam Ahmad Penchoo R/o Dadi Kadal Tankipora Sgr. (Transferor) and 12-11-2020The bidders (13.00Hrs. shall deposit their bids in electronic format on the above website from WithinMohammad a period Yousuf of 7 days from the date of publication of this notice in the daily newspaper. Seller and Hyderpora Sgr. (Transfree) For transfer of Toyota Innova Carriage Route Permit purchaser identified by the authorized representative of M/s Manzoor Transport Company pvt. namelySd/- Mr. DAR R/O:- ANWAR COLO- ShriNo. 7231/MC Aijaz Ali BhatCovering S/o Ghulamvehicle No. Mohi-ud-din JKO1AL -1110. R/o NowHafiz therefore Colony itLane is notified Peer bagh for The12-011-2020 bidders shall(13.00 deposit Hrs) to their 18-11-2020 bids in electronic (11.00 Hrs) format in Two on cover. the above website from NO:JK/RTOK/ 3773 Regional Transport officer Kashmir Hyderpora Sgr. (Transfree) For transfer of Toyota Innova Carriage Route Permit DATED:Mohammad 13-11-2020 Yousuf NY, HYDERPORA, SRI- general information that objections,if any to the proposed transfer of the said route permit/vehicle shall be SAFINA Sd/- No. 7231/MC Covering vehicle No. JKO1AL -1110. Now therefore it is notified for 12-011-2020The bid uploaded (13.00 on Hrs) the to Web 18-11-2020 Site up to due(11.00 date Hrs) and in Twotime cover.will be opened online on NO:JK/RTOK/ 3773 Regional Transport officer Kashmir NAGAR filled in writing in the office of regional Transport officer Kashmir. DATED: 13-11-2020 general information that objections,if any to the proposed transfer of the said route permit/vehicle shall be 18-11-2020 (13.00 Hrs) in the Office of the Dy. Director (HQ), I/C SHTO, Sri- SAFINA Within a period of 7 days from the date of publication of this notice in the daily newspaper. Seller and The bid uploaded on the Web Site up to due date and time will be opened online on The rest of details there- filledpurchaser in writing identified in the byoffice the authorized of regional representative Transport officer of M/s Kashmir.Manzoor Transport Company pvt. namely Mr. nagar. OFFICE OF THE REGIONAL TRANSPORT Within a period of 7 days from the date of publication of this notice in the daily newspaper. Seller and 18-11-2020 (13.00 Hrs) in the Office of the Dy. Director (HQ), I/C SHTO, BeminaSd/- Sri- by published in previous Mohammad Yousuf Sd/- purchaser identified by the authorized representative of M/s Manzoor Transport Company pvt. namely Mr. nagar. Deputy Director (HQ) OFFICE OFOFFICER,KASHMIR THE REGIONAL TRANSPORT NO:JK/RTOK/ 3775 Regional Transport officer Kashmir Sd/- notification are the same Mohammad Yousuf Sd/- DIPK-8961/20 I/C SHTO, Bemina, Srinagar. NOTICE DATED: 13-11-2020 SAFINA Deputy Director (HQ) OFFICER,KASHMIR as notified. NO:JK/RTOK/ 3775 Regional Transport officer Kashmir DIPK-8961/20 I/C SHTO, Bemina, Srinagar. Whereas an application for the transfer of ownership has been DATED: 13-11-2020 SAFINA NOTICE Phone/Fax No: 0194-2443031/2443032 (Sgr) 0191-2459029/2459255(Jmu) received from Anayat Ali Beigh S/o Mohammad Safdar Beigh R/o GOVERNMENT OF JAMMU AND KASHMIR Whereas an application for the transfer of ownership has been Website: www.jkpolice.gov.in email: [email protected] Nawa Bagh Baghwanpora Lal Bazar Sgr. (Transferor) of Motor car- Phone/Fax No: 0194-2443031/2443032 (Sgr) 0191-2459029/2459255(Jmu) received from Anayat Ali Beigh S/o Mohammad Safdar Beigh R/o GOVERNMENT OF JAMMU AND KASHMIR Bearing Registration No. JK01AD -5062 Engine No: 33753 Chasis No. Website: www.jkpolice.gov.in email: [email protected] Nawa53369 BaghModel: Baghwanpora 2017 In Favour Lal of Bazar Shagufta Sgr. 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Sd/- Sub:- Corrigendum CORRIGENDUM NO:JK/RTOK/No representation/ 3774 objection shall be considered unless it isRegional made in written transport the aforesaidOffice period.Kashmir Due to administrative reasons dates for tender submission DATED: 13-11-2020 SAFINA Sd/- Sub:-Ref:- CorrigendumThis office NIT No.08 of 2020-2021 issued under No.FCD /Ang/ NO:JK/RTOK/ 3774 Regional transport Office Kashmir Dueand onlineto administrative opening of technicalreasons dates bids infor respect tender of submis PHQ 3&Ksion DATED: 13-11-2020 SAFINA Ref:-2565-85 This dated:- office 07.11.2020 NIT No.08 of 2020-2021 issued under No.FCD /Ang/ OFFICE OF THE REGIONAL TRANSPORT andNIT No.35online of opening 2020 dated of technical 27.08.2029 bids in floated respect for of thePHQ instal 3&K- 2565-85 Refer dated:- this 07.11.2020 office NIT No.11 of 2020-21 issued under No.FCD/Ang/2565- OFFICE OFOFFICER,KASHMIR THE REGIONAL TRANSPORT NIT No.35 of 2020 dated 27.08.2029 floated for the instal- lation of CCTV surveillance system in Police Stations and 85 dated:-07.11.2020Refer this office where NIT under No.11 of item 2020-21 No. 08issued is hereby under cancelledNo.FCD/Ang/2565- due to NOTICE OFFICER,KASHMIR lationPolice Postsof CCTV is rescheduled surveillance as system per following in Police details:- Stations and 85some dated:-07.11.2020 Administrative reason. where under item No. 08 is hereby cancelled due to Whereas an application for the transferNOTICE of ownership has been received from Gul Hammed Raina W/o Ab.Hameed Raina R/o Old Police Posts is rescheduled as per following details:- some Administrative Subsequently reason. the item No. 17 of the said NIT namely” Construction Whereas an application for the transfer of ownership has been I). Last date for tender submission - 24.11.2020 Airport Road baghat Sgr. (Transferor) of Chevrolet Beat Bearing of FP work on L/S of Deethu Nallah b/O Aripath Nallah at village U/S Ississoo receivedRegistration from No. Gul JK01Q Hammed -5034 Raina Engine W/o No:Ab.Hameed 110630116 Raina Chasis R/o OldNo. I).II). LastDate date of online for tender opening submission of technical -bids 24.11.2020 - 26.11.2020 Subsequently the item No. 17 of the said NIT namely” Construction Airport050124 RoadModel: baghat 2011 InSgr. Favour (Transferor) of Harveen of ChevroletKaur Bali W/oBeat ofBearing Karan ofby FPway work of laying on L/S of of toe Deethu crates Nallah and removal b/O Aripath of shoal Nallah deposition” at village Plz U/S read Ississoo rate RegistrationSingh Bali R/o No. Chanapora JK01Q -5034 Sgr. (Transferee) Engine No: Now 110630116 therefore Chasis it is notified No. that for the information II).Other Date terms of online and conditions opening of of technical the tender bids shall - 26.11.2020 remain 050124of the General Model: public 2011 thatIn Favour the representation/ of Harveen Kaur objection,if Bali W/o anyof Karan in connection with the proposed byfor way item of namely laying of“ Stone toe crates for avg. and of removal 07 kms of by shoal MT 75 deposition” MTs by HL Plz“Rs. read 503.02” rate Singhtransfer Bali will R/o be Chanapora received Within Sgr. (Transferee) a period of Now7 days therefore from the it dateis notified of publication that for ofthe this information notice in Other terms and conditions of the tender shall remain of the General public that the representation/ objection,if any in connection with the proposed unchanged. forinstead item of namely “Rs. 50.02”. “ Stone Which for avg. is erroneously of 07 kms byrecorded MT 75 inMTs BOQ. by OtherHL “Rs. terms 503.02” and the daily newspaper. Sd/- transferNo representation/ will be received objection Within shall a periodbe considered of 7 days unless from it the is made date inof writtenpublication the aforesaid of this notice period. in unchanged. (Rayees Monammad Bhat)-IPS, AIG of Police insteadconditions of “Rs. shall 50.02”. remain Which same is as erroneously laid down in recorded original in NIT. BOQ. Other terms andSd/- the daily newspaper. Sd/- Sd/- NO:JK/RTOK/No representation/ 3766 objection shall be considered unless it is made in written the aforesaid period. (Provision/Tpt), For Director General of Police, J&K Jammu. Executive Engineer, Regional transport Office Kashmir (Rayees Monammad Bhat)-IPS, AIG of Police conditions shall remain same as laid down in original NIT. Sd/- DATED: 13-11-2020 Sd/- DIPK-8963/20 DIPK-8962/20 Flood control Division Anantnag. SAFINA Executive Engineer, NO:JK/RTOK/ 3766 Regional transport Office Kashmir (Provision/Tpt), For Director General of Police, J&K Jammu. DATED: 13-11-2020 DIPK-8963/20 DIPK-8962/20 Flood control Division Anantnag. SAFINA Srinagar 07 Observer Srinagar /SaturdAY / 14 November 2020 News

Register Case Against Bank Collaborative Effort Key To Effective Manager, Others in Cyber Disaster Management: Prof Talat Fraud Case: Jammu Court AGENCIES is suffering a life threatening 3-Day Online Capacity-Building Programme Concludes at Kashmir University kidney disease, she had se- JAMMU: A local court cured a fixed deposit (FD) in SO NEWS DESK institutions and volunteers in preparedness for extreme flood here on Friday issued di- PNB bank which was set to be times of disasters. events, planning for disaster rection to the Police for reg- matured on October 28, 2020. SRINAGAR: A three-day train- Head DGDM Prof Shamim A resilience and various disaster istration of an FIR against It is further stated that in ing programme on disaster man- Shah highlighted objectives of management initiatives under- the bank Manager of Pun- the early morning of maturi- agement concluded at the Uni- the programme, which was at- way in the Union Territory. jab National Bank and oth- ty day of her Fixed Deposit versity of Kashmir on Friday. tended by 300 students and schol- The experts, among others, er accused persons in an she received an SMS from Vice-Chancellor Prof Talat ars from across the country. included Prof M S Bhat, Prof online case fraud case. the bank that the FD amount Ahmad inaugurated the online Major General Manoj K Bin- Shakil A Romshoo (Dean Re- Taking action on the com- has been credited in her ac- programme titled “Disaster dal, Executive Director NIDM search KU), Dr G M Dar, Dr plaint filed by one online count and within 5 minutes Management in Mountain Ar- New Delhi delivered a keynote Iftikhar Ahmad Hakim, Er If- bank fraud victim Asha Devi, she received another mes- eas with Special Reference to address, while Dr Amir Ali Khan, tikhar Ahmad Kakroo, Mr A a resident of Jammu, through sage stating that an amount Kashmir Himalaya”, organised also from the NIDM, presented the Balaji and Er Amir Ali Mir. her counsel Deepak Sharma, of 95,960 is transferred from by the varsity’s Department of introductory remarks. Prof M Ishtiaque from the Advocate J&K High Court, her bank account to some Geography and Disaster Man- During the three-day de- Department of Geography JMI the court ordered the police other bank account. agement (DGDM). liberations, experts from the New Delhi presided over the to file FIR and thoroughly in- Giving further details, Stressing on collaborations University of Kashmir, NIDM, valedictory session and con- vestigate the case. Advocate Deepak Sharma, with leading institutions in IMPARD Srinagar, Jhelum gratulated the DGDM for dis- The complainant had al- who is pursuing this case, in- the country and abroad to ef- and Tawi Flood Recovery Proj- seminating disaster-related leged that Manager of Pun- formed that her client had fectively tackle the emerging ect J&K, Irrigation & Flood information among different jab National Bank earlier approached challenges in disaster manage- Control Department J&K and stakeholders across the coun- Branch Talab the Bank Manag- ment, Prof Talat said such tie- Institute of Engineers (J&K try. Dr Javeed Ahmad Rather Tillo, Jammu er, PNB Bank ups would enable a better, coor- Chapter), deliberated on disas- and Dr Hakim Farooq Shah and other Talab Tillo dinated and efficient response ter management preparedness, from KU’s DGDM moderated unknown Jammu for at grassroots by organisations, urban disaster management, the programme. person hav- refund of ing bank her amount account in and later ap- Kotak Ma- proached Cy- hindra Bank ber Cell Police Indiscriminate Arrests Adds To Already Branch King- Station Gandhi Wu Shu Championship sway, Nagpur and Nagar Jammu Deepened Levels Of Alienation: Tarigami other unknown per- and also made a com- Ended With The son having bank account in plaint to SSP Crime Branch SO NEWS DESK ICICI Bank Branch, Araria, for registration of FIR in the Bihar with common inten- case but she got no relief and Honor at SRINAGAR: Alleging that tions entered into a criminal ultimately a complaint under AADIL DAR of the honour in the event. Wu rampant and arbitrary arrests conspiracy with each other section 156 (3) Cr.P.C was filed Shu academy chandilora won of people in the Kashmir valley and cheated and defrauded before the court seeking regis- TANGMARG: District Wu the title as winners and shah e since August 2019 are undemo- the complainant of Rs 95,960 tration of FIR against the ac- Shu championship today hamdaan academy remained cratic and violates civil liberties, by making unauthorized cused manager and others for came to an end in which as runner up. senior Communist Party of India transfer of the money from committing offence under In- dozens of of academies of At the end of the event (M) leader Mohammad Yousuf the bank account of the com- dian Penal Code and the Infor- District Baramulla par- association secretary Ja- Tarigami on Friday said such plainant maintained in Pun- mation Technology (IT) Act. ticipated. An energy, eve beena Akhter thanked to suppressive measures to contain jab National Bank Branch, While disposing of the and enthusiasm was found all guests, referees and dissent adds to the already deep- Talab Tillo and the money application, Special Mo- among the students of the students as well for their ened levels of alienation among was transferred into the bank bile Magistrate Jammu district by this event that support to make the event large sections of people. accounts of the accused per- Passenger Tax and Shops was organized by Wu Shu beautiful, honourable and The Public Safety Act (PSA) is sons having bank accounts in Establishment Act issued Association Baramulla successful, girl partici- being misused in Kashmir and in Bihar and Nagpur. directions to the Cyber Po- first-time in Tangmarg pants while talking to me- some cases common people are be- The victim further alleged lice Station Jammu for reg- SDM tangmarg Shabir ul dia called Wu Shu as an ing kept in police stations for days a democratic society. Curbing the “The Supreme Court bench that for the purpose of treat- istration of FIR against the Hassan was chief guest of the important sport for the self together without any FIRs, the for- dissent and those holding a contra- while granting the bail to Goswa- ment of her minor son who accused persons. event where as SDPO Tang- defense. participation cer- mer legislator Tarigami said in a dictory viewpoint is not democratic mi stated that if the State targets marg and municipal officer tificates and medals were statement here this afternoon. at all, Tarigami said. individuals, they must realize tangmarg where as the guest also distributed at the end. He said arrests under UAPA Recently Justice D Y Chandra- that the apex court is there to pro- have become a norm and the law chud, one of the judges of the Su- tect them. We are hopeful that the is being misused adding it has af- preme Court bench, which heard Supreme Court will also come to fected hundreds of youth against the bail plea of television anchor the rescue of hundreds of people, 92 Nomination Papers DDC Election 2020: Training whom cases have been regis- Arnab Goswami laid emphasis who have been arbitrarily jailed Found Correct In Shopian tered. The draconian law has on protecting personal liberty by the authorities in Jammu and Held for Polling Staff at Udhampur created a widespread helpless- of individual, the CPI(M) leader Kashmir since last August. The SO NEWS DESK ness among the youth, he said. said adding it is appreciable and same yardstick needs to be ap- SO NEWS DESK trict Udhampur . In the training Majority of the habeas corpus we are hopeful that it becomes a plied in Jammu and Kashmir as SHOPIAN: On scrutiny of nomination papers filed under first programme, as many as 4507 pre- petitions filed with the Jammu norm for all cases now. well”, he demanded. phase of DDC election and bye election of vacant Sarpanch and UDHAMPUR: A hands-on-train- siding officers and other polling and Kashmir High Court (HC) We appeal to the Supreme It is ironic that when the Panch seats in Keller-1 and Keller-2 of district Shopian, the ing regarding election related staff were trained by the Master since the scrapping of Article Court to ask courts in Jammu court grants bail to some pris- authorities found 92 candidatures correct, which include 14 guidelines and poll procedure Trainers for smooth conduct of 370 in August last year have and Kashmir to not fall short of oner in Kashmir, police instead for DDC, 13 for Sarpanch and 65 for Panch seats. The last date was organised for polling and the DDC election in the district. remained pending. “Arrests exercising constitutional duties of releasing him keeps him in of withdrawal is 16th November 2020 while the voting for this Presiding officers by the District During the training session, without any solid legal grounds in protecting the life and liberty detention by involving him in phase will be held on November 28, 2020, wherever necessary. Election Authority, Udhampur, the District level master trainers do not augur well for the state," of individuals, he said. some other case. How can a per- here ahead of the forthcoming Mohd Latief, Abhinav Gupta and he said adding it has been done The urgency with which the son who is in jail commit any District Development Council/ Madan Lal, provided hands on before as well in the state, but it bail plea of Goswami was heard crime for which he needs to be DDC, Panchayat by-election: Panchayat –By Election-2020. training to the polling & presid- has never yielded anything. by different courts is praisewor- rearrested. If, according to the The training was organized ing officers about the process of On the other hand, he said, it just thy. But this privilege isn’t avail- police, he had committed the al- Training imparted to polling under the overall supervision of polling and collection of polling exacerbates the anger and gives able to everybody. In Kashmir leged crime before his arrest in District Panchayat Election Of- materials, handling of ballot box- rise to further uncertainty. We hundreds of habeas corpus pe- one case, why don’t they produce staff at Bandipora ficer (DPEO), Dr. Piyush Singla es, counting of votes and other have always maintained that dis- titions have remained pending all the cases before the court si- at seven different venues of Dis- process and procedures. sent should always have a place in since last August, he said. multaneously, he questioned?. SO NEWS DESK

BANDIPORA: For the upcoming District Development Council COVID-19: (DDC) and Panchayat by-election, the District Administration Ahead of DDC Polls, NC youth Leaders Joins AP in Srinagar Bandipora on Friday continued its special training programme for the polling staff. On the occasion, the District Level Master AGENCIES Govt evacuates Trainers imparted training to the polling staff including Gen- eral Line Teachers, Patwaris, Agriculture assistants, senior as- SRINAGAR: Ahead of Dis- 8,69,186 stranded sistants and forest guards in two sessions under the overall su- trict Development Council JK residents pervision of Nodal Officer Trainings, Mohammad Rafiq Parray. (DDC) election, Apni Party The training is being imparted to the concerned Polling staff (AP) on Friday received a shot SO NEWS DESK at Bandipora, Sumbal and Gurez. The Nodal Officer Trainings in the arm when National Con- said that for the remaining phases the training among the con- ference (NC) youth wing dis- JAMMU: The Jammu and Kashmir cerned staff shall be imparted on the similar pattern and in this trict president Srinagar along- Government has evacuated about connection the district administration has already identified with other prominent leaders 8,69,186 JK residents, stranded in the designated locations all across the district. joined the party here today. other parts of the country due to On the occasion, Nodal Officer Trainings briefed the polling District President youth NC COVID lockdown, via Lakhanpur and staff about their role and responsibilities and asked them to en- Srinagar, Khalid Rathore, along through special trains and buses till sure that all instructions regarding poll day be implemented in with NC’s senior youth leader date amid strict observance of all nec- letter and spirit. The DEO said that all facilities are being made Parvez Ahmad Bhat joined AP essary guidelines and Standard Oper- available for the polling parties and special care has been taken on Friday at its office in Lal ating Procedures. for their safety and security. For the convenience of polling staff Chowk Srinagar, a spokesman As per the official coming from far flung areas, he said the nearby locations have of the AP said this afternoon. data received in this already been identified where training to the concerned polling The joining took place in regard, the Jam- staff will be imparted as per already notified dates/days. presence of AP president Syed mu and Kashmir Mohammad Altaf Bukhari and the people. “I could not with- Censuring politics of double Bukhari hoped that the peo- administration other senior leaders of the par- stand this approach because standards, Rathore said that the ple of Jammu and Kashmir has received 155 DDC, Panchayat By-elections - ty, he said. my prime concern and goal is people of J&K deserve to be told especially the youth will try to special trains Besides Rathore those who to serve my people with full truth about whatever achiev- understand and comprehend at Jammu and Phase Ist: Nomination Forms joined AP today included honesty,” Rathore said. able in terms of their socio-eco- the changing political realities Udhampur rail- Imran Bhat Block President He added that the decision nomic and political aspirations. and adopt them afresh for their way stations Received, Scrutinized At Budgam Youth NC Zadibal, Parvez Ah- of the NC to participate in the Addressing the ceremony, better future. from different mad Bhat, senior youth leader elections to district develop- Bukhari welcomed the new en- “We should not let our- states and UTs, SO NEWS DESK NC, Irfan Ahmad Sheikh from ment council was full of am- trants saying that their joining selves get consumed to polit- so far, with about Alesteng Ganderbal with his biguity and confusion. “NC will add to the strength of the ical gimmickry and rhetoric. 1,40,292 passengers BUDGAM: For the Phase Ist of DDC, Panchayat by-elections, associates—Shabir Ahmad and its allies have called for Party on the grassroots lev- The youth are our future and while about 7,28,894 per- the nomination papers were received today at Block Khansahib Kambay, Mushtaq Ahmad Mir the restoration of Articles 35-A el. “The joining of prominent AP believes in their latent po- sons from other states and of the district. And today on the date of Scrutiny of nomination and Rashid Ahmad Rather. and 370 but earlier this par- youth leaders like Rathore tential. We are trying our best UTs including 948 from abroad have papers, 02 nomination forms were rejected while 17 nomination Speaking on the occasion, ty had decided to boycott the indicates that youth have re- to give them a new direction been evacuated by the government forms were accepted for DDC elections. Rathore said that he did not ULB and Panchayat elections posed trust in agenda and pol- so that they are out from the through Lakhanpur till date. Similarly, for Phase Ist nomination papers were received for want to use the restoration so as to safeguard these laws. icies of Apni Party which be- political quagmire and uncer- As per the detailed breakup of the upcoming Panchayat elections, 13 filled their nomination pa- of the special position of J&K This is totally confusing,” he lieves in real empowerment of tain livelihood opportunities,” figures, about 8062 stranded passen- pers for vacant Sarpanch seats and 143 filled their nomination just as a slogan to hoodwink remarked. the people of J&K,” he added. Bukhari remarked. gers have entered through Lakhan- papers for vacant Panch seats before the concerned Assistant pur from November 12 to November Returning Officers. The nomination process also saw female 13 mornings while 134 trains have participation with 3 females applying for Sarpanch and 43 fe- reached Jammu with a total of 1,24,596 males applied for vacant Panch seats. During the scrutinisation The joining of prominent youth leaders like Rathore stranded passengers belonging to dif- of nomination papers today for Sarpanch and Panch seats, 02 indicates that youth have reposed trust in agenda and policies of Apni ferent districts so far while 15,696 pas- forms were rejected among Panchs while the nomination papers sengers have reached Udhampur in 21 of all 13 Sarpanchs were found valid; hence no paper was reject- Party which believes in real empowerment of the people of J&K.” special trains, so far. ed on Scrutiny of nomination forms submitted for Sarpanchs. SRINAGAR SPORTS OBSERVER SATURDAY 14 NOVEMBER 2020

CA pulling out all stops to ensure heads to Scorchers for BBL Wellington: New Zea- India 'enjoy' Australia tour land batsman Colin Mun- ro has been signed by Sydney: Australia are plan- between CA and the BCCI,” is how the for ning to pull out all stops to make sure CA’s interim CEO Nick Hockley had the upcoming Big Bash that the Indian team gets to “enjoy explained the measures that could League season. rather than having to endure” their be in place post the quarantine pe- “To jump on board two-month tour. & Co riod. with such a successful, landed in Sydney on Thursday (No- “Once people have completed their established club that has vember 12) evening, two days after 14-day quarantine and been cleared been playing great crick- the IPL final. The 32-member squad by NSW health they are free to move et since the BBL started along with the support staff will around NSW,” is what Stuart Ayres, was really what appealed spend their first two weeks Down NSW’s tourism minister who was in- to me... it’s going to be Under in quarantine though they’ll strumental in getting the sanctions, pretty special to be part of be allowed to train and go through had said two weeks ago when the it,” Munro said after the first three games for the ed two fifties, striking at their routines. Upon completion of schedule was finally confirmed. signing. “The Scorchers Scorchers, owing to En- 133.54. those 14 days, the Indians are likely The Indian team management have some world-class gland’s tour of South Afri- “Colin’s naturally ag- to be allowed a significant amount of for now is confident that they’ll be players in their list, so to ca for a white-ball series, gressive instinct with freedom to move around. The extent allowed to move about more freely rub shoulders with them Munro will be available the bat and ability to take of that freedom though is likely to once the series is officially under- this summer is going to throughout the BBL sea- the game away from the vary as they travel interstate with way. The likely restrictions though be really exciting.” son, having missed out on opposition quickly will some centres like Adelaide and Mel- are expected to be similar to those Munro, who is fifth on a NZC contract this year. make him an extremely bourne still expected to enforce rela- that the players in the Sheffield ICC’s T20I batsmen rank- Earlier in the year, Munro important impact player tively stricter measures. Shield hub in Adelaide had to con- ings, joins and was a vital cog in Trinbago for us this summer. We The Indian contingent along with They will also only be provided with seemed it would for a long while tend with. That could mean being as part Knight Riders’ title-win- look forward to welcom- the Australian players and coaches wooden cutlery. before Sydney entered the fray to able to get takeaways and even din- of the Scorchers’ overseas ning campaign at the Ca- ing Colin to the Scorch- who were in the IPL arrived at the The Indians are expected to start save the day. So having now safely ing in at venues which provide out- delegation. While Roy and ribbean Premier League, ers,” said head coach hotel together in four separate bus- training post Saturday (November brought the Indians and the Aussies door seating but not being able to Livingstone will miss the with 207 runs that includ- Adam Voges. es. They were escorted and greeted 14) and there’ll be no restriction on in the IPL over to Sydney, the focus enter cafes, restaurants and pubs. there by army and police personnel how many of them can train togeth- for those in-charge of organising With these too, the final outcome along with the hotel security staff. er. It’s learnt that the message from the tour within CA is to make sure will depend on the respective state The group included the wives and the team management to the players that everyone stays safe and out of governments and how they see it kids of R Ashwin, Cheteshwar Pu- is to follow every health safety pro- harm’s way for the next two months. fit to enforce regulations in order to jara and Ajinkya Rahane. Jetlagged tocol in place diligently without any It still remains unclear just how keep everyone safe. DRI detains cricketer Krunal Pandya yet relieved after a 15-hour long slip-ups to ensure that they are in a free the Indian players, coaches and While the first Sydney leg of the flight from Dubai, they will now position to move around a bit more families would be to move around tour seems to have taken some defi- at Mumbai airport quarantine in their respective rooms freely once the quarantine period the cities following the 14-day quar- nite shape, the logistics of the Indian while having to undergo their first concludes a day before the first ODI antine. For starters, they are expect- team’s visits to other states contin- Covid-19 tests on Friday (November on November 27 at the SCG. ed to shift out of their quarantine ho- ue to be monitored and worked out. 13). The first few days of their stay The Australian players within tel and move into one that’s closer to Over in Adelaide, it’s still not clear in Sydney are expected to be about the bubble, including Aaron Finch, the city and one that they’re used to whether Virat Kohli & Co will be rest and recuperation with a lot of , and Pat staying in. The CA has been develop- staying at the Adelaide Oval Hotel measures in place to ensure their Cummins, met on a Zoom call on Fri- ing the protocols alongside Dr Cassy which opened in September and has health and safety. They include not day afternoon with the rest of their Workman, who’s an infectious dis- already housed a few of the Austra- being allowed to enter anyone else’s teammates and the coaching staff led eases expert and was an advisor for lian players who returned from the room in the hotel. This protocol is by . Finch & Co are ex- the biosecurity plan that the Nation- tour of England. Not to forget more likely to be in place for the entirety pected to resume training next week al Rugby League (NRL) had in place. on-field matters like if the SACA of their quarantine period. Some under the watchful eyes of assistant “We need to clearly make sure needs to arrange for net bowlers for other leniencies and freedoms with- coaches Andrew McDonald and Sri- that from a biosecurity perspective, the visitors when they land here lat- in the hotel’s confines are expected dharan Sriram with we are minimising the risk. That er next month. to come about once everyone on tour also helping out. said, at this time, Australia is very Importantly, what is learnt so far has cleared their initial Covid-19 CA meanwhile are pleased with fortunate to be one of the safest is that the Indian team management Mumbai: Cricketer undisclosed gold and oth- the sources said. tests without a single positive case. having managed to come up with a places in the world. So, once they’re is very happy with the way they’ve Krunal Pandya was on er valuables, DRI sources Krunal was part of the These will include ordering Uber “best case” scenario alongside the clear through their quarantine, been taken care of ever since they Thursday detained at the said. Mumbai Indians team Eats or getting any other form of New South Wales government for we’ve got measures in place which landed in Sydney, whether it be at Mumbai International Krunal had returned which won its record fifth food delivery. For now, they can the Indian team. It’s likely that there are risk-weighted to ensure that ev- the airport or upon their arrival at Airport by the Director- shortly after 5 pm by a IPL title on November indulge in room service within the might have been stricter quaran- eryone is kept safe, but players will the hotel. And that for now they’re ate of Revenue Intelli- flight from the UAE when 10, defeating Delhi Capi- hotel though they’ll have to collect tine restrictions in place if the tour enjoy a level of freedom in Australia more than happy to just wear their gence (DRI) for allegedly he was stopped at the air- tals in the final match in and leave their plates at the door. had started in Queensland like it’d and those are very well documented jet lags off. being in possession of port by DRI personnel, Dubai. PTI

ACB signs agreement to Kapil back playing golf, 3 CSA members council refuse to re-launch APL despite lawsuit weeks after angioplasty recognise interim board Afghanistan: Afghanistan Johensberg: Cricket South ary and March for three more Cricket Board took the initial Africa’s members council has Tests, and Pakistan for three step to re-launch Afghanistan refused to recognise the inter- ODIs and three T20s, ending in Premier League by inking a im board put in place by the April. No details of the latter two deal with Radio Television government but the interim tours have been announced. of Afghanistan (RTA) as the board has hit back, damning All of which might come to principal organizer of the the members council as “ob- nought in the wake of a CSA re- competition for the next 10 structionist”. Never has the lease on Thursday that said the years (2021-2030). struggle for control of the game ICC meetings next week, but members council would “not be APL’s future was in major New Delhi: Indian crick- about’. in the country been as fraught, a firm decision then is unlike- appointing the interim board” doubt after the 2019 edition et legend Kapil Dev, who “You can’t express in nor as farcical. ly - meaning England’s tour which sports minister Nathi of the T20 competition was suffered a heart attack words what fun it is to be The stance of the members starting later this month would Mthethwa appointed on October postponed due to funding last month, today got back on the golf course council - CSA’s highest author- seem to remain on the cards. 30 in the wake of years of com- problems as the company back on the golf course or a cricket ground. It is ity - could prompt more direct Even so, South Africa’s gov- pelling evidence that CSA had that acquired the rights to violate any terms and con- suit filed by Snixer Sports, three weeks after under- beautiful to be back at the action from the authorities, ernment has the power to put dragged the game into disrepute host the tournament missed ditions with ACB and they but for that [arbitrator deci- going emergency angio- golf course, having fun which might lead CSA to com- CSA under administration. That in financial and governance scheduled payments for the had cleared 100% market sion] we waited for a long pe- plasty. and playing with friends. plain to the ICC about interfer- would mean the withdrawal of terms. The members council, first edition and subsequent- payments in 60 days of the riod of time before taking the The 61-year-old under- That’s what life is all ence and lead to South Africa the federation’s right to call its the release said, had “written ly removed from their posi- commencement of the league decision to re-launch APL. went an angioplasty last about,” Kapil said. being suspended. teams representative, which to the minister to raise materi- tion as the organizer by ACB. despite facing losses of over ‘’We are confident that we month after complaining Kapil had got back That was Zimbabwe’s fate in would put the status of its fix- al concerns about the proposed ACB then decided to re- USD 3 million in the inaugu- will get the result in our fa- of uneasiness and pain home after a couple of July last year after its govern- tures this season in jeopardy. interim board” about “several launch APL despite not being ral season vour as we have terminated in the chest, following days in hospital, and had ment replaced the board. ICC Currently, South Africa are unresolved issues” including cleared for a lawsuit filed A top ACB official, on request the contract of Snixer be- which he was rushed to a said that he would like funding was cut off and the na- due to play England in three “overstepping and disregarding by Snixer Sports at an arbi- of anonymity, confirmed to cause of material breach as hospital late at night. to be back playing golf as tional teams were barred from matches in each of the white-ball agreed upon duties, responsibil- tration court in London for Cricbuzz that they are yet to they were not able to do the Kapil today posted a soon as doctors allowed playing at the highest level. formats from November 27 to De- ities and lines of accountability; allegedly terminating them get a decision in their favour payment. We are confident video of himself hitting him. Kapil has been a The sanction was lifted three cember 9, followed by two Tests and ultimately, a breakdown illegally. According to me- from the arbitrator. “It’s true that RTA will be able to pull a tee shot at the Delhi very keen amateur golfer months later. against Sri Lanka from Decem- in the relationship between the dia reports, Snixer Sports we are yet to get the decision off the show (APL) success- Golf Club, and saying after retiring from inter- South Africa’s situation is ber 26 to January 7. Australia members council and the pro- claimed that they didn’t by the arbitrator for the law- fully,’’ he said. that ‘that’s what life is all national cricket. — TNS sure to be a hot topic at the are scheduled to visit in Febru- pose [sic] interim board”.

Cool Kochhar holds Justin Langer backs Burns to retain spot at the top off Chowrasia Justin Langer has backed to re- first Test. tain his spot at the top of the order for the “Will Pucovski is doing everything human- Chandigarh: Local lad the 10th. A good par followed first Test against India at the Adelaide Oval. ly possible to play the first Test match. But Karandeep Kochhar carded on the 12th, where Koch- Australia’s head coach has also dismissed that’s what we have to weigh up. And we a 69 under pressure in the har two-putted from 70 feet. the idea that the incumbent opener would should never underestimate the guy (Burns), fourth and final round to win Standing on the 16th tee, he be up against his challenger Will Pucovs- the job the guys have done to get us to where the TATA Steel PGTI Players realised that Chowrasia had ki in a “bat-off” when the two team-up for we are. and that philosophy and attitude has Championship at the Chan- caught up with him at 16-un- Australia A to face the visitors in the first of been a really strong part of the success of digarh Golf Club, his home der. Kochhar responded to two warm-up games at Drummoyne Oval in Australian cricket for a long time. We went turf, today. The 21-year-old, the challenge, picking up Sydney. This comes a day after chief selector through a period when there were lots of ins who first won on PGTI as an timely birdies on the 16th Trevor Hohns had indicated that Burns as and outs, and in my view we should back the amateur aged 17 in 2016, end- and 17th, where he sank a the incumbent was likely to be the first pick guys in there. that can change, but it’s a pret- ed up with a total of an 18-un- 20-footer from the fringe. despite Pucovski’s roaring form with the bat ty strong philosophy to stick to,” Langer said. der 270 to win by two strokes “I came close to winning in the Sheffield Shield. Not getting to make his Test debut against at the Rs 30 lakh event. several times in the past and “Last time we played , we loved the pink-ball in Adelaide may yet go in Pu- Kochhar, who took home a had many top-10 and top-5 the combination of Joe Burns and David covski’s favour if Burns does struggle to cheque of Rs 4.85 lakh, has finishes over the past three Warner. They’ve got a real synergy or chem- break his rut against the Indians in the open- climbed from seventh to years. So it’s a big relief to istry. They work well together. So, at this ing game of the four-match series. It might second position on the PGTI finally cross the line and that point I’ll say that that’ll remain the same,” present him with a potential start on Boxing Order of Merit, behind Pune- too at my home course,” said said Langer on Friday (November 13). players who will play. Things can change, “He’s (Pucovski) been amazing, hasn’t he. Day on his home ground at the MCG. For now based Udayan Mane. Sunit Kochhar. “I got the perfect “There used to be a saying that it’s harder but I would say you will have a better idea That’s what we’re looking for. We want guys though as Langer put it, the warm-up games Chowrasia of Kolkata broke start and then had a nervy to get out of the side than it is to get into the who will open in the first Test match af- who are outside of the team to bang so hard against India will be a great opportunity for the course record with a phase between the ninth and Australian cricket team. It’s actually really ter that first Australia A game. Those guys you can’t ignore them. And the fact is that the 22-year-old prodigy to make a “step-up”. sensational 10-under 62 to se- the 15th. However, I kept my important because when guys have done a (Burns and Pucovski) will probably play, Will’s been so good, we can’t ignore him,” He also felt that the competition for slots in cure the runners-up spot at a calm and stuck to my task. really good job for us - like in this case that one of them, perhaps both of them, certainly said Langer. the order is a great sign for his team 16-under 272. On the 16th tee I found out Joe and Davey did for us last summer, there’s I’ll say one of them, the one that we decide Burns averaged 32 over the 5 Tests during in the bigger scheme of things. Kochhar, whose overnight Sunit’s score and knew I had a reason we’re ranked the No.1 Team in Test on who’ll open in the first Test will probably the last home summer in Australia though “We’re looking forward to seeing how he (Pu- lead was four strokes, kept to make a birdie thereafter. cricket at the moment. Those sorts of part- come to Adelaide after the first Australia A he did partner with Warner in two century covski) steps up to Australia A. It’s going to his nerve on the final day I managed to do that and nerships are really important, so we should game. That’s the fact and that’s what we’re stands, including 221 in Brisbane against Pa- be great to see him play against India. It’s a to register his first win on the 20-feet birdie conversion never underestimate that,” he added. looking at. I wouldn’t say it’s a bat-off,” he kistan. Hohns had spoken on Thursday about new step-up for him. It’s an exciting time to PGTI in four years, having on the 17th was crucial as Langer did, however, indicate that the team explained. how the team’s opening mainstay would be see this competition. Competition is healthy. come close on several occa- it gave me a two-shot cush- management and everyone around would Langer also admitted that Pucovski had consulted for his views on who he wants to And having been in the shoes of both those sions. He had hoped for a ion and helped me avoid the have a much “better idea” on the opening made a very strong case for himself with walk out to bat with. And it’s this retrospec- guys in the past, when you’re in the team, good stretch over the first six pressure on the last hole,” he combination after the first three-day warm- two consecutive double-centuries and that it tive success of the combination rather than you can’t get complacent for one second. holes today, and he managed added.. up match which is scheduled for December was a really good sign for Australian cricket the Queensland right-hander’s poor run of And if you’re just outside the team, you got to do it, collecting birdies on Chowrasia shines 6-8. that youngsters like him and scores, where he’s averaged 11 in five innings to keep pushing so hard if you get an oppor- the first two holes to get his Chowrasia, who had card- “It’s always nice when going into a Test were making a “real statement” through with a highest of 29, in the Sheffield Shield tunity. It’s nice to be seeing plenty of that in confidence going. He missed ed 69-69-72 over the first match to know as far out as possible for the sheer weight of runs. which might get him the nod at least for the Australian cricket at the moment.” a couple of birdie chances three days, was overnight before a three-putt bogey on 14th and nine off the lead.