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Vol No. 20 No. 90 Jammu, Wednesday April 14, 2021 Re. 1.00 Page-12 e-paper: epaper.navjammu.com R.N.I. Registration No. JKENG/2003/11218 News in Brief J&K records highest number of covid-19 IED material SC directs States to apprise it of recovered from orchards in cases this year, three deaths migrant children, their condition New Delhi, Apr 13 : pandemic. The plea stated report emanated from the district The Supreme Court Tues- that due to the severity of Central or the State NJNS day directed all states to the impact of the COVID- governrnent's detailing , Apr 13 : inform it about the An Improvised Explo- Jammu records seven-fold increase in active number of migrant chil- sive Device (IED) mate- dren and their condition rial was recovered coronavirus cases in nearly a month on a plea seeking directions for the protection of their from the orchards of the NJNS from 211 to 1,582 cases. fundamental rights Kamraazpora area of Jammu, Apr 13 : As on Monday, Jammu amidst the COVID-19 pan- South 's Jammu has recorded a seven- and Kashmir has recorded a demic. A bench compris- on fold increase in active total of 1,39,381 COVID-19 ing Chief Justice S A Bobde Tuesday, informed the coronavirus cases in nearly a cases - 83,679 in Kashmir and and Justices A S Bopanna Indian Army. month, while Srinagar cur- 55,702 in . and V Ramasubramanian "Police and Army's rently has the highest number As many as 2,034 people - also asked all the states 53RR today recovered of 2,833 patients in the union 1,282 in Kashmir and 752 in impleaded as parties in Improvised Explosive territory, official data Jammu division - have suc- NJNS they said. So far 2037 peo- the case to file replies in Device material in or- showed. cumbed to the virus. A total Jammu, Apr 13 : ple have succumbed to the the matter. Senior advo- chards of the Some districts in Jammu of 1,29,439 patients have re- Jammu and Kashmir re- virus- 754 in Jammu and 1283 cate Jayna Kothari ap- 19 crisis, the Union gov- relief measures extended Kamraazpora area of and Kashmir which were ear- covered from the infection ported 1269 fresh covid- in Kashmir. 582 cases were peared for the petitioners. ernment announced a na- to women and children South Kashmir's lier declared "coronavirus- and the number of active 19 cases in the last 24 confirmed from Jammu Divi- The top court had tionwide lockdown and who are stranded or in re- Pulwama district," free" are now reporting new cases in the hours, the highest daily sion and 687 from Kashmir impleaded all the states on during this period, mi- lief camps and quarantine Army said in a state- cases as the country reels un- stood at 7,908 on Monday. count this year, taking Valley, the officials said. March 8 and issued notice grant children were af- centres at source districts. me n t. der a second wave of COVID- Jammu Chief Medical Of- the overall infection tally Providing district wise de- on the plea filed by the fected the most and have "The unprecedented 19 infections. On March 19, ficer J P Singh said the pre- to 140650, officials said on tails, they said, Srinagar re- Child Rights Trust and a been among the most vul- lockdown, ensuing mi- had 564 ac- vailing COVID-19 situation Tuesday. There were also ported 423 cases, Bengaluru resident seek- nerable. "Although there grant crisis and the subse- After attack, Krishna tive cases and the figure shot in the district was of great three deaths reported dur- 98, 42, Pulwama 28, ing directions for the pro- has been marked efforts quent effect of the same on up to 2,833 on Monday, while concern and the health de- ing the time-two from 24, 29, tection of the fundamen- by the respondents to pro- migrant children and Dhaba resumes Jammu recorded a seven-fold partment is making the best Jammu division and one Bandipora 12, 15, tal rights of migrant chil- vide migrant workers their fundamental and increase during the period (Cont. on Page 2) business in Sgr from , (Cont. on Page 2) dren amidst the COVID-19 with welfare measures, no (Cont. on Page 2) NJNS Srinagar, Apr 13 : Two months after his Police denies allegation about beating son was killed by the Two Al-Badar terrorists, three associates still closed militants in Sonwar area here, the owner of of restaurant staff in Baramulla despite clearance of snow famous food-outlet held with arms in NJNS owners are violating Gov- NJNS snowfall intermittently in C M Krishna Dhaba Tues- C M day resumed his busi- Srinagar, Apr 13 : ernment orders and are NJNS torcycle were found in sus- identifying safe routes for Srinagar, Apr 13 : March and April ham- Y K ness, saying that he Jammu and Kashmir police running businesses well Srinagar, Apr 13 : picious condition who tried their movement." A First The historic 86-km-long pered the snow clearance Y K feels safe and protected denied allegation that staff past the declared time Jammu and Kashmir on to escape from the spot but Information Report (FIR) Mughal road, seen as alter- operation. Snow clearance in the Valley where he members of a restaurant were (2200 hrs). Due to surge Tuesday said that it has were apprehended by the has been registered native to Srinagar- operation has been com- C M was born and grown beaten by a police party on in the COVID-19 cases in arrested two terrorists search team," police said. against the apprehended Jammu national high- pleted and one-way traffic C M and three associates of the The three have been and further investigation way, remained closed could be restored on the Y K up. Talking to the news Monday night at on the Union Territory (UT) Y K agency, Ramesh Srinagar-Baramulla national Jammu and Kashmir, ad- proscribed terror outfit Al- identified as Mohammad is underway, police said.It though snow clearance op- road, the resident living Kumar, owner of the highway. ministration had imposed Badar and seized arms and Yaseen Rather, Showkat was also revealed during eration has been com- on both sides of the road Krishna Dhaba said However, hotel staff con- night curfew from 2200 ammunition from their Ahmad Ganie and Gh the interrogation that the pleted recently. said. However, they al- that he has resumed tested the police claim and al- hrs to 0600 hrs.He said possession in Handwara. Nabi Rather, all residents arrested persons disclosed The historic road con- leged traffic has not been his business from today leged they were beaten, kicked since last four days con- According to the police of Kachloo Qaziabad vil- that two other persons necting in south resumed on the road de- again. "I am feeling and abused by the police party tinuous announcements following specific informa- lage. During questioning, known to them have re- Kashmir with and spite clearance of snow. safe here in the Valley. and one of employee (waiter) were being made for observ- tion, a joint checkpoint it emerged that the trio cently joined the terrorist in Jammu They alleged for going This is my place. I was has been shifted to SMHS hos- ance of night curfew and some was established by police, was working with Al- ranks and were operating was closed in December to Kashmir valley, they born and raised here. pital , Srinagar. restaurant owners were spe- 32 (RR) Badar as Over Ground in the Handwara last year due to accumu- have to go Jammu first There is not any kind A police spokesman, react- cifically advised to adhere and 92 battalion of Cen- Workers (OGWs) and they area.Accordingly, lation of snow and ava- and then take another ve- of threat here," he said. ing to media reports, including to same. However, last Reserve Police Force were providing logistic Handwara Police along lanche s. hicle for Srinagar taking Pertinently, his son on Social Media, said that last night again police party (CRPF) at Kachloo crossing support, food, and shelter with 21 RR launched a cor- However, the Mechani- more than two days. How- Akash Mehra was at- night a police party took a talked to owner who in- on Baramulla-Handwara to the terror outfit. "They don and search operation cal Department started ever, it will take hours to tacked by the mili- round to secure night curfew stead of complying, hi gh wa y. were also helping to create in the forest area of snow clearance operation reach valley through tants at his shop in after receiving complaints that started quarreling, spokesman "During the search, an OGW network for the Baderkali. During the in March to put through Mughal road. They fur- Sonwar on February some hotel and restaurant (Cont. on Page 2) three people riding a mo- terror outfits and were (Cont. on Page 2) the road. However, fresh (Cont. on Page 2) 17, 2021, following which he was battling for his life almost for Sushil Chandra takes charge as 'No one is safe till everyone is safe': Jaishankar defends 's vaccine diplomacy ten days at Srinagar's SMHS hospital where New Delhi, Apr 13 : left behind. that health security is ment on the global ap- he succumbed to his External affairs minister S Underlining that in di- now integral to national proach in dealing with the (Cont. on Page 2) 24th Chief Election Commissioner Jaishankar on Tuesday plomacy today, doing good security."I think equitable crisis. New Delhi, Apr 13 : Pradesh, Punjab, Goa, lowed candidates to file e- justified India's decision to The minister said India Sushil Chandra assumed Uttarakhand, and nomination directly, supply Covid-19 vaccines has given vaccines to over From today, charge as the 24th Chief Manipur as the CEC. While making the system faster. to other countries and said 80 countries, that would Election Commissioner the terms of assemblies in It also allowed the error- that there is a need for en- otherwise not have had KP's have started to (CEC) on Tuesday. Punjab, Goa, free feeding of the candi- suring equitable access to access to them. "For small Sushil Chandra was Uttarakhand, and date's information and it across the world and the countries, it is not just the return to Kashmir: appointed as the new CEC Manipur are set to end uploading of affidavits in country's ability to make ability to buy, but also the Ashok Koul by President Ram Nath March 2022, the term of the system. The candi- vaccines is a result of in- wherewithal to access Kovind on Monday, the Assembly date-related information ternational cooperation markets. The big debates NJNS day Sunil Arora demitted will end in May 2022. is also made available in which is not a "one-way around globalisation are Srinagar, Apr 13 : office.Chandra was ap- During his over two- the public domain street". 'equity' and 'fairness'", he Bharatiya Janata pointed as an Election year tenure as an Election through the Affidavit Por- In an interactive ses- added. Many states like Party (BJP) General Commissioner on Febru- Commissioner, Chandra tal and Voter Helpline App sion at the opening day of Maharashtra, Odisha, Secretary (Organisa- ary 14, 2019, ahead of the supervised assembly elec- on the same day when the the Raisina Dialogue, is being smart, the minis- access (to vaccines) is criti- Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh tion) Tuesday said that Lok Sabha elections. tions of more than 10 nomination is filed. which is being held virtu- ter said 'vaccine maitri' cally important in this. Be- and Punjab had flagged a from today, migrant He is set to demit office states and worked towards Before his appointment ally, Jaishankar also said reflects the larger outlook cause we all know that no shortage of vaccines and Kashmiri Pandits have on May 14, 2022, and will making the entire nomi- in the EC, Chandra was the that India's 'vaccine of 'Vaisudhaiva one will be safe till every- are asking for the removal started to return to the oversee the conduct of as- nation process online. chairman of the Central maitri' approach was try- Kutumbakam' (world is one is safe," Jaishankar of age restrictions on tak- Valley after so many sembly polls in Uttar The online process al- (Cont. on Page 2) ing to ensure no one gets one family), asserting said when asked to com- (Cont. on Page 2) decades as many of them could be seen par- ticipating in religious rituals in Srinagar Devotees offer prayers at Mata Vaishno Devi shrine on 1st day of Navratri Baisakhi, creation of Khalsa Panth celebrated in Kashmir temples. "I visited a few NJNS their negative COVID-19 NJNS the Srinagar, are declared lier and guests were visit- temples in Srinagar Jammu, Apr 13 : RT-PCR report upon enter- Srinagar, Apr 13 : open for public after winter ing Mughal gardens also. and apart from the KPs Decked up with attractive ing the temple. "We have The 'Baisakhi', creation of months. However, this Members of the Sikh com- living in Kashmir, I Thousands of devotees throng Bawe and colourful lights, Mata to present negative RT-PCR Khalsa Panth, was cel- could see a large Vaishno Devi temple in report upon entering the ebrated in the Kashmir number of Pandits who Jammu and Kashmir's temple. The temple admin- valley, where members of had migrated from the Wali Mata temple on first Navratra Katra on Tuesday wel- istration has made good ar- the Sikh community vis- Valley, participating NJNS the main entrance till the comed pilgrims on the first rangements for precau- ited Gurdwaras since early in the religious rituals Jammu, Apr 13 : temple. Such was the en- day of 'Navratri' with all tions against COVID-19. I Tuesday morning after including Hawans. I Thousands of devotees thusiasm among the COVID-19 protocols in pray that this infection is properly following Stand- spoke to many and paid obeisance at the fa- devotees that they place. Every year thou- eliminated soon," said a ard Operating Procedures could gauge that they mous Bawe Wali Mata started reaching the tem- sands of pilgrims from devotee from Delhi. Accord- (SOP), wearing masks and the process of return of temple on the first ple along with their fam- across the country visit ing to Katra Deputy Super- maintaining social distanc- KPs has started from Navratra on Tuesday. ily members early in the Mata Vaishno Devi in intendent of Police (DSP) ing. All Party Sikh Coordi- today," Kould told re- Security personnel de- morning around 4 am. Navratras, however this Kuljeet Singh, sanitisation nation Committee (APSCC) porters at Sheetal Nath ployed by the district ad- The whole temple com- year due to the rise in the of temple premises has been and the Gurudwara temple in Srinagar on ministration and local plex has been given a number of COVID-19 cases, intensified and pilgrims P a r b a n d h a k the sidelines of a reli- volunteers had a tough decorated look with flow- the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi who will be arriving by Committee(GPC) had ap- gious function of KPs. time managing the ers and lights for nine- Shrine Board (SMVDSB) has trains will undergo COVID- pealed to members of the He said that as far heavy rush during Co- day-long festivities dedi- made elaborate arrange- 19 tests at railway stations. Sikh community to strictly the security concerns, rona pendemic. Long cated to incarnations of ments to facilitate the pil- "Sanitisation of temple follow SOP during the fes- year due to opening of 's munity, including women those living in Kash- queues of the devotees Goddess Durga. In order grims. The devotees com- premises has been inten- tivity. On this day the largest Tulip garden on and children, visited mir are feeling safe and could be witnessed since to avoid chaos-like situa- (Cont. on Page 2) ing from different states for sified. Pilgrims arriving early morning right from (Cont. on Page 2) Mughal gardens, on the March 25, it advanced Gurdwaras for special 'darshan' have to present (Cont. on Page 2) bank of famed in tourist season a month ear- (Cont. on Page 2) C M C M Y K Y K C M C M Y K Y K 2 Nav Jammu JammuJMC 14 April, 2021 People of Rajouri and Army pay tributes Dr Farooq, greet people on arrival of Holy month of Ramzan Sagar, Kamal, Nasir Party MPs, others also felicitate people, pray for everlasting peace, prosperity in J&K to it's martyrs on Rajouri Day NJNS plication,” he said adding, he said. Hasnain Masoodi, Dr. Shah, Sabiya Qadri, GN Srinagar, Apr 13 : “I wish that the holy Among others Party’s Bashir Veeri, Ali Tailbali, Shabir Ahmad, NJNS The General officer felici- Commander and other The Jammu and Kashmir month acts as harbinger General Secretary Ali Mohammad Dar, GH GN Bhat, Zonal, district Jammu, Apr 13 : Pa- tated the Next of Kin of the civil & military dignitaries. National Conference Party of peace, prosperity, and Muhammad Sagar, Addi- Mohiudin Mir, Abdul and provincial function- kistani Intruders captured martyred soldiers as a part Sarva Dharma prayers President, Member of Par- strengthens the tradi- tional General Secretary Majeed Larmi, Javed Dar, aries; Constituency In the vital town of Rajouri of the noble initiative to meet were also performed liament from Srinagar Dr. tional bonds of communal Dr Sheikh Mustafa Kamal, Altaf Ahmad Wani, Peer Charges have also in early 1947. On 12 April dedicate this year’s Rajouri by Pandir, Maulvi, Granthi and Vice harmony in Jammu and Provincial President Nasir Afaq, Sheikh Ishfaq greeted people on the 1948, troops of 1 KUMAON Day as the ‘Swarnim Vijay and Padri affirming the President Mr. Omar Kashmir. I pray that Al- Aslam Wani, Senior lead- Jabbar, Qaiser Jamshed very onset of holy month along with Tanks of Cen- Varsh: Commemoration of bond of unity in India.The Abdullah on Tuesday mighty heralds healthy ers Abdul Rahim Rather, Lone, GR Naaz, Showkat of Ramzan, hoping the tral India Horse (CIH) and 50 years of victory in 1971 event progressed with a greeted people on the on- times in Jammu and Kash- Chaudhary Muhammad Ganaie, Showkat Ahmed forthcoming holy month 5 and 30 Mountain Batter- Pak War’ to honour the su- cultural programme set of the holy month of mir and salvages the en- Ramzan, Muhammad Mir, Tanvir Sadiq, Imran ushers in an era of peace, ies advanced from preme sacrifice made by which consisted of a colour- Ramz an. tire humanity from the Shafi Uri, Mubarak Gul, Nabi Dar, Salman Ali prosperity, communal Chingus for liberation of their loved ones for ful display of ethnic kalei- In his message, the scourge of COVID-19. Last Mian Altaf Ahmed, Sakina Sagar, Khalid Najeeb bonhomie, amity and Rajouri. On 13 April Rajouri’s liberation. The doscope by the children of Party President said that but not least I pray for fast Itoo, Shameema Firdous, Suharwardhy, Sajad brotherhood in the entire 1948, Rajouri was liber- day had a plethora of sup- various schools. the holy month of Ramzan recuperation to all those Nazir Gurezi, Party Mem- Ahmed Kitchloo, Sajad region. The functionar- ated from the intruders by port centers lined up in- Spectacular perform- provides us with an oppor- who are undergoing treat- bers of Parliament Shaheen, Javed Rana, ies also prayed for the re- the heroic action of our cluding Assistance Booths ances by budding young tunity to purge ourselves ment for COVID-19.” Muhammad Akbar Lone, Aijaz Jan, Sarah Hayat turn of healthier times. armed forces assisted by the for the Ex-Servicemen, a children were appreciated from spite and infractions. Party Vice President in brave citizens of Rajouri. Medical Camp, Artificial by the audience with loud The holy month, he said, his message said that the Rajouri Day is celebrated Limb Centre and much cheer and tumultuous clap- offers us a plethora of spir- holy month of Ramzan af- every year to pay homage more, leaving the present ping. Splendid perform- itual benefits to reflect fords us opportunities to Shahpur Kandi Dam will be game to the brave military and audience impressed and ances by the renowned and upon, it makes us self- think of those who go hun- civilian martyrs who laid mesmerized. reputed Police and BSF aware, helps to strengthen gry, to change our life- down their lives for libera- Mental ability is best Bands and mesmerizing our relation with the style, to grow spiritually changer for J&K : Col Mahan Quran, and helps us de- without retreating from tion of Rajouri. On this day, judged when one does not anchoring by Mr. Pradip NJNS dole out will be the com- Surinsar and Mansar is velop a stronger inclina- our daily routine. The homage is paid to the hero- give up and this applies Khanna and Lt Amreen Jammu, Apr 13 : DDC plete stoppage of water to also likely to get a boost tion to give and lend help. month he said inculcates ism of 2nd Lt RR Rane of 37 very well to Marathon. On Kaur kept the audience Chairman Col rogue nation as through this dam”, he “I pray that Almighty al- patience, qualities of Assault Field Company 11 April, a marathon of captivated with the melo- Mahan Singh said that earlier in the absence of said, adding that Kathua lows all of us to transform righteousness and endur- who was responsible for five and 10 Km was organ- dious harmony and flaw- Shahpur Kandi Dam will this dam the water meant District will get most of the our lives throughout the ance in us. clearing the road from ised for the people of Rajouri. less moves. prove out to be a boon for for India was flowing to- benefit of this revolution- breadth of the blessed “I greet people on the Naushera to Rajouri. This The day saw many emi- the people of J&K especially wards that nation un- ary step initiated by month. I pray that Al- very onset of the holy year too, as tradition dic- nent personalities and the Kandi belt of the checked. Prime Minister Narendra Police denies...... mighty accept our repent- month and pray that the tates, the White Knight Rajouri’s young blood full of . The DDC Chairman ap- Modi. (From Page 1) ance and accepts our sup- forthcoming month acts as Corps celebrated the his- zeal and enthusiasm, par- In a statement issued preciated Prime Minister The DDC Chairman ex- harbinger of peace, pros- toric spectacle with charac- ticipating in the event alleged adding no one was here on Tuesday, the DDC Narendra Modi and Union pressed gratitude to Dr perity, communal amity teristic gaiety and fervour, making it a grand success. beaten or thrashed by po- Chairman said that on Minister Dr Jitendra Singh Jitendra Singh and PM and brotherhood in albeit with all COVID The Rajouri Day cel- lice and the incident has Sushil Chandra...... completion, the aforesaid for augmenting this Modi for giving his nod for Jammu and Kashmir and protocols in place. ebrations started with been needlessly created (From Page 1) dam will prove to be a project for the benefit of this project and the fast the country in general,” The celebrations started wreath laying by Brig using media and medical Board of Direct Taxes game changer for the peo- people of Kandi belt of pace with which the same with an online painting Rahul Thapliyal, Station record for personal benefit. (CBDT). Under his leader- ple living on the northern Kathua District as the ca- has been going on. He said competition where in Reports of abuse and ship, CBDT in 2017 started After attack,...... bank of the as this nal envisaged for J&K will that this project on com- young students partici- unparliamentary lan- 'Operation Clean Money' multifarious facility will irrigate lakhs of hectares pletion will help in realiz- Jammu records..... (From Page 1) pated from the safety of guage have been received in a bid to curb illegal serve them in number of of barren land which was ing PM Modi’s resolve of their homes. The students (From Page 1) and same are being en- wealth and black money. injuries on February 28, use of its resources to deal ways. He said that the first longing for over 40 years doubling the income of displayed creative and quired into and shall be Chandra has worked 2021. The shop remained and foremost purpose to have irrigation water farmers. He said that part with the pandemic. closed since then and was thought provoking paint- dealt as per departmental towards curbing the men- which this dam is going to for growing crops. He said of the Dam which is on "If we compare the reopened after almost two ings by bringing the kalei- rules. ace of black money during that slogan ‘Modi Hai Toh J&K’s side will be com- present phase with last months break. doscope of their imagina- However, a police party the election. He has em- Mumkin Hai’ holds true for pleted before November year, it is of great concern. Jammu and Kashmir tion on a sheet of paper. The without any justification phasized the need for in- From today, ...... such initiatives which the this year and that is the celebrations continued for We had a very few cases started beating, thrash- ducement-free elections police had said that the (From Page 1) in March-April last year successive governments great news for the people a second day as on 09 April, ing and kicking restau- and steps have been taken three militant associates security related atmos- but this time we have wit- never dared to take up of UT especially District wherein a conclave of Next rant staff who were taking in this direction by the poll involved in the attack phere is perfectly condu- nessed a jump of five times leaving people lurching Kathua. “This dam will of Kin and our gallant ex- their dinner last night at panel including the ap- have been arrested within cive for the smooth return in the number of cases be- for mere basic facilities. also help in eradicating servicemen, presided over Pattan, they alleged and pointment of special ex- 48 hours of the attack. of KPs back to their roots. tween February and He said that on completion joblessness for the Kathua by the GOC, Ace of Spades said one Manzoor Ahmad, penditure observers. "All those who are in- "There is no security con- April," Singh said. of approach roads and District as vistas of oppor- Division was conducted. a resident of As per the website of the volved are children of cern as of now. Situation He said complacent be- links the place will also tunities are going to open Baramulla was injured EC, Chandra belongs to their parents. I have no has improved a lot on haviour among people is boost up tourist footfall as with the inception of this who was later shifted to the 1980 Batch of the In- complaints with them. We ground. As I stated the SC directs...... leading to the surge in the existing tourist cir- facility. The resources SMHS hospital. dian Revenue Service. He have no issues even if the process of return of KPs has cases, and added that the cuits will get much needed which were going deep (From Page 1) has been Election Commis- government wants to re- started, I believe KPs who human rights is conspicu- health department is bet- supplementary support. into drain before will now sioner in ECI since 15th lease them," he said. are willing to return to ous and an ongoing crises," ter prepared this time and “The places which will be tapped for the benefit of Two Al-Badar... February 2019. He is also Kashmir will own what I the plea said. are taking further neces- be included as new and people of the region”, he (From Page 1) Member of the Delimita- am saying today," Koul C M It contended that the sary steps to augment the Thousands...... encouraging tourism des- said adding that people of C M search operation, two per- tion Commission since said. Y K lockdown has resulted in tre- infrastructure to deal with (From Page 1) tinations include Bani, J&K, Punjab and Y K sons along with arms and 18th February 2020 look- About the encroach- mendous hardship for migrant the situation. tion, separate queues of Basohli, Mahanpur upto Himachal Pradesh are ammunition were ar- ing after the Delimitation ment and renovation of children and till date there has men and women accord- Kashmir Valley and on the overwhelmed with this rested. They have been of Jammu Kashmir UT. Srinagar temples, Koul C M has been no assessment of the lowest 17 active cases, ing to the SOPs. southern side Dalhousie project as each and every C M identified as Saleem said at some places govern- the exact numbers of mi- officials said. A number of safai and Chamba in HP. Be- stakeholder will be Y K Yousuf Rather and Iqhlaq ment has encroached tem- Y K grant children, infants, Baramulla with 805 karamcharis have also sides, the heritage route of benefitted from this dam Ahmad Sheikh, residents 'No one...... ple land and at the other and pregnant or lactating active cases is positioned been deployed in and Mata Vaishno Devi via in one way or the other. of . (From Page 1) places, blue-eyed people migrant women and their third in the chart, fol- around the temple The duo joined terror- ing Covid-19 vaccine and are also involved. needs. "Children of mi- lowed by (386 premises to maintain ist ranks recently and for modification of guide- "The blue-eyed people grants and migrating chil- cases), (384), cleanliness. However, the were planning to attack lines for vaccination. as well as the government JU SC/ST Employees Association dren remain invisible and Budgam (376), parking was jam-packed security forces installa- India, which is produc- itself is involved in en- are the most vulnerable (225), Kupwara (212), and long queues of parked tions, Pancha, sarpanches ing Covaxin and croachment of temples and are denied access to Anantnag (211), vehicles of devotees visit- elects its new executive body and others to create vio- Covishield, has also au- here in Kashmir. The gov- health and proper nutri- Pulwama (193), Kathua ing the temple were seen NJNS troddens. lence in the area. thorized the use of the Rus- ernment should work on it tion, quality education (161), Bandipora (115), on either sides of the road Jammu, Apr 13 : The While Kewal Krishan They have been ar- sian Sputnik V vaccine and ensure that the en- and skills and knowledge Samba (82), Ganderbal leading to the temple. Jammu University SC/ST Sagotra said Ambedkar was rested and further inves- against coronavirus. croachment is removed at they need to thrive and (80), Shopian (70), Employees Association or- a great inspiration who tigation is going on, police Jaishankar also an earliest," he said. spend their lives in make- Rajouri (61), Doda (45), ganised a brief function in a teaches us how to live for the informed. touched upon India's han- Baisakhi, ...... Koul also extended shift, unfriendly, unhy- Poonch (39), well sanitized community under privileged people and dling of the pandemic, its (From Page 1) greetings to Hindus, Sikhs gienic and testing condi- (31) and Ramban (17), the hall at Bahu Fort here today how to dedicate a life for their strength in the medical prayers on the occasion and Muslims on this day, tions. "The pandemic is officials said. wherein,the 130th birthday upliftment. Mughal road...... sector and the way it ex- since early this morning. saying "Today, there is a having a discriminatory Several districts, in- of Bharat RatnaDr During the course of cel- (From Page 1) tended help to various However, the main very pious as the three re- impact on migrant chil- cluding Doda, Kishtwar B.R.Ambedkar was cel- ebration, R.L. Kaith, ther alleged that last year countries including in Af- congregation was held at ligious events are taking dren and has aggravated and Samba, were declared ebrated with traditional Surjeeet Singh Heer, the road remained closed rican to help Gurdwara Chatipadshahi place on this day includ- their vulnerabilities. Mi- "coronavirus free" early ferver and with enthusiasm. Choudhary Atta Mohd, due to COVID-19 restric- them deal with the pan- on the foothill of Kohi-e- ing Navratra, Baisakhi grant children will be de- this year after recovery of Former Association Presi- Surinder Kumar Shavotra tions though trucks carry- demic. "In our case, our Maran, where the shrine and the commencing of nied their fundamental all infected people. dent and Assistant Registrar and Om ParkashBanmotra ing fruit were allowed to vaccine producers had of Hazrat Mehboob-ul- holy month Ramadhan. R.L.Kaith while paying flo- were honoured and pre- rights to education, The spike in the infec- pl y. some contractual commit- Aalam and a temple are ral tributes to Ambedkar sented mementos. Also, a health and nutrition if the tion forced the administra- They alleged that it was ments; they have com- located in the down town. described him as a great new executive body of the matter is not heard and tion to announce closure of conspiracy against the mitments to COVAX," he People from different parts Devotees offer...... statesman who was a unify- Association was elected with appropriate orders passed educational institutions people living on the road added. COVAX, officially of the Srinagar partici- (From Page 1) ing force by being head of Kewal KrishanSagotra as by this Court," the plea from April 5 to April 18, which is seen as alterna- known as the Covid-19 pated in the prayers at the by trains will undergo said. the Constitution Drafting President; Pardeep Kumar besides imposition of night tive to Srinagar-Jammu Vaccines Global Access Gurdwara, where man- tests at the railway sta- It has sought directions Committee. He said the then Shavotra as SerniorVice curfew from 10 pm to 6 am national highway which Facility, is a global col- agement had organized tion," said Singh. to map, enumerate and leadership of the country President; Rajesh Saryara in the urban areas of eight often remain closed due to laboration for speeding up langars for the devotees. Ramesh Kumar, Chief had chosen Ambedkarfor andSurinder Paul as Vice register the number of in- districts, including landslides and shooting the development, manu- Similar prayers were Executive Officer of Shree the job in view of his capa- Presidents; Tilak Raj as Joint fants and children of mi- Jammu and Srinagar, stones. facture and equitable dis- organised at Gurdwaras Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine bility and qualities which Secretary; Ram Paul as Or- grant families at various since April 9. They demanded imme- tribution of new vaccines. in Srinagar, Baramulla, Board, visited the temple was a great honour and he ganising Secretary; and work sites and centres of The other districts diate reopening of the road Talking about the chal- Tral, Anantnag and other on Monday to inspect the did the best of the job for the Ram Singh as Treasurer. concentration of migrant where curfew has been as continued closure has lenges being faced by parts of the valley. arrangements made for generations to come. Those elected as members to families with the help of imposed are Udhampur, badly hit their business smaller countries to deal Members from other devotees and also reviewed Association President the body were Bikram local authorities at the Kathua, Baramulla, and other activities of the with the pandemic, he said communities, including the arrangements made Surjeet Singh Heeralso paid Magotra, Mukesh Kumar, panchayat and ward of- Budgam, Anantnag and residents of Shopian, they do not have the Muslim and Kashmiri at the travel registration fices through frontline rich tributes to the great Deep Kumar, Ashwain Kupwara, while Reasi dis- Hirpora, Dubjan, Lal wherewithal to access the pundits greeted their Sikh counters at various places workers. leader and described him as Kumar, Anil Kumar, Sachin trict has been put under Ghulam, Pir-ki-Gali, market and that countries brethren on the occasion. in Katra. a 'Messiah' of poor and down Kumar and Sukhdev. close observation for any Buffliaz, Thanamandi and like India can play a cru- Urging members of the Thermal scanners and spike in cases. other villages. cial role. community to celebrate hand sanitising dispensers J&K records...... Srinagar also tops the The Centre had an- "I think part of India's the festival in nearby have been put in many (From Page 1) COVID-19 fatality chart nounced to construct a rise would be really to Gurudwaras, APSCC places. A sanitisation BJP committed to welfare of SCs, OBCs: Yudhvir Kulgam 9, Shopian 7, with 480 deaths, followed tunnel to make it all demonstrate our capabili- chairman Jagmohan drive is going on and pil- NJNS for the SCs, STs and OBCs. Jammu 191, Udhampur by Jammu (391), weather road. However, ties and I think the world Singh Raina had appealed grims are being tested for Jammu, Apr 13 : Re- He asked the eligible benefi- 265, Rajouri 17, Doda 2, Baramulla (183), no progress has been will be better served by them to avoid large gath- COVID-19 on their arrival iterating BJP’s commit- ciaries to come forward and Kathua 26, Samba 11, Budgam (123), Kupwara made . these additional capabili- ering in view of the surge at the Katra railway sta- ment to the welfare of avail benefits of all the Kishtwar 0, Poonch 6, and Anantnag (98 each), Meanwhile, Anantnag ties. Capabilities which in the number of COVID- tion, temple officials said. Schedule Castes, Schedule schemes meant for them. He Ramban 2 and Reasi 62. Pulwama (92), Doda (64), and Kishtwar (Jammu) are in the hands of the 19 cases. Raina has ex- The celebrations of Tribes, OBCs and minority said that government led by Moreover, they said, Bandipora (63), road passing through country which embraces pressed hope that the fes- Sharad (autumn) communities, J&K BJP Vice PM Narendra Modi has aug- 493 more COVID-19 pa- Udhampur (58), Kulgam also remained the world, which believes tival of Baisakhi would be Navratri involve worship- President Yudhvir Sethi on mented many schemes for tients have recovered-101 and Rajouri (56 each), closed due to accumula- in international coopera- harbinger of peace and ping Goddess Durga and Tuesday said that party be- those who are financially from Jammu Division and Kathua (53), Ganderbal tion of snow. tion," he said, referring to prosperity in the Union her nine forms. The festi- lieves in inclusiveness and weak to keep the promise 392 from Kashmir Divi- (49), Samba (43), vaccine production. Territory of Jammu and val is celebrated in differ- is working tirelessly for the made with the people be- sion. There are 8681 ac- Shopian (40), Poonch DISCLAIMER He said health security Kashmi r. ent ways across the coun- upliftment of underprivi- longing to aforesaid commu- tive cases-3267 in Jammu (26), Ramban (23), is emerging as a priority Raina said that festival try. Over the next nine leged and destitute. nities. division and 5414 in Kash- Kishtwar (22) and Reasi "Nav Jammu" does area for cooperation and like Baisakhi brings about days, devotees offer their The senior BJP leader said Sethi said that BJP gov- mir Valley. (16), the officials said. not take responsibility India can play an impor- happiness and joy besides prayers to Goddess Durga this after paying tributes to ernment has taken several for the contents of the tant role in it. provide a chance to the and observe fasts. Dr Bhim Rao Ambedkar on reforms for the welfare of Owned, Edited, Printed, Published by Mohit advertisements "I think in a way today, people of different commu- Also known as Sharad his birth anniversary in a minorities as the party is Gupta. Printed at Nav Jammu Printers, Chand (Display/Classified) India is the laboratory... It nities to come close to each Navratri, the occasion is function held here at Hari committed to uplift under- Nagar, Below Gumat, Jammu and published carried in this news- is certainly an additional other while exchanging believed to mark Goddess Nagar, Gandoo Chawni privileged in Jammu and from Nav Jammu office, Chand Nagar, Below paper. The paper does capability. We hope in pleasantries. "For Sikhs, Durga's victory over de- Basti, in Jammu East Con- Kashmir. not endorse the same. many cases it is a good Baisakhi is celebrated as mon Mahishasura, signi- stituency. The programme The BJP leader extended Gumat, Jammu-180016. Ph./Fax: 2547948, Readers are requested partner. I think it is also the day of the creation of fying the victory of good was organized by Charanjit greetings to the people on 2547880. E-mail: navjammu82@ gmail.com & to verify the contents on important we tell our own the Khalsa Panth. Baisakhi over evil. The 10th day of Majotra, BJP leader. the birth anniversary of [email protected]. R.N.I. Registration No. their own before acting story effectively so that is a sacred and pious day Sharad Navratri is cel- Sethi cited several Bharat Ratna Babasaheb people really understand for the sikh community ebrated as Dussehra or JKENG/2003/11218. there upon." schemes of the Central Gov- Bhimrao Ambedkar falling what is going on," he said. and a true 'Khalsa'. Vijaya Dashami. ernment specially designed on 14th April. C M C M Y K Y K C M C M Y K Y K JMC NJNS 3 Nav Jammu Jammu Jammu, Apr 13 : 14 April, 2021

On the first day of Chaitra Navratri, a large number of devotees throng to Babe Wali Mata temple located in the Bahu Fort. Long lines in the temple premises. Bulletin on Novel Corona Virus (COVID-19) Jail inmates in Kathua jail learn The Art of JK reports 1269 new positive cases, 129932 recovered so far Living under Prison Smart Program NJNS 6573965 test results with 378 active positive cases (including 09 cases tive positive, 3395 recov- Jammu, Apr 13 : The available, 6433315 sam- cases, 8177 recovered (in- reported today) with 196 ered (including 03 cases NJNS is a popular stress-relief joy," said one of the in- Government on Tuesday ples have been tested as cluding 40 cases recov- Active Positive, 2788 re- recovered today) and 64 Jammu, Apr 13 : The and rehabilitation pro- mates, Sajil (name informed that 1269 new negative till 13thApril, ered today), 123 deaths; coveries (including 38 deaths; Kathua has 3587 Art of Living, with the gram designed to trans- changed). Yet another in- positive cases of novel Co- 2021. Till date 1626156 Pulwama has 6167 posi- cases recovered today) and positive cases (including support of Kathua District form the lives of people mate, A Sharma added, rona virus (COVID-19), persons have been enlisted tive cases (including 28 56 deaths while as Shopian 26 cases reported today), Jail authorities, success- working in or incarcerated "The stress is gone from my 582 from Jammu division for observation which in- cases reported today) with has 2726 positive cases 187 active positive cases, fully conducted a 7-day within the criminal jus- mind and the mind is very and 687 from Kashmir di- cluded 65250 persons in 198 Active Positive, 5877 (including 07 cases re- 3347 recovered and 53 Prison Smart Program for tice system. The progam fresh all the time." vision, have been reported home quarantine includ- recovered (including 23 ported today), 77 active deaths; Kishtwar has 2787 30 inmates that featured helps them relieve stress, Appreciating the long today, thus taking the to- ing facilities operated by cases recovered today) positive cases, 2609 recov- positive cases with 31 Ac- deep breathing tech- sleep better, heal trau- standing association of tal number of positive government, 8681 in iso- and 92 deaths; Kupwara eries and 40 deaths. tive Positive, 2734 recov- niques, powerful medita- mas, gather a holistic and The Art of Living with cases in Jammu and Kash- lation and 131328 in has 6057 positive cases Similarly, Jammu has eries and 22 deaths; tions, yoga, interactive positive understanding of prison rehabilitation ini- mir to 140650. Also 03 home surveillance. Be- (including 24 cases re- 27589 positive cases (in- Samba has 2954 positive and life transforming life, let go of the disturb- tiatives, Sehgal further COVID-19 deaths have sides, 1418860 persons ported today), 218 Active cluding 191 cases reported cases (including 11 cases knowledge sessions with ing past, provides practi- added that "Inmates when been reported, 02 from have completed their sur- Positive, 5741 recoveries today) with 1715 active reported today) with 93 senior Art of Living train- cal knowledge of how to they enter the jail they feel Jammu Division and 01 veillance period. (including 18 cases recov- positive cases, 25482 re- active positive cases, 2818 ers, Shri Bhagwati Prasad handle negative emotions that life has ended. from . Providing district-wise ered today), 98 deaths; coveries (including 57 recoveries and 43 deaths; and Dr Nitin Sharma. in order to live to one's So there is lot of nega- Moreover, 493 more breakup, the Bulletin said has cases recovered today), Poonch has 2589 positive DTC Art of living Kathua highest potential and con- tivity, stress and tension. COVID-19 patients have that Srinagar has 32638 5439 positive cases (in- 392 deaths; Udhampur cases (including 06 cases Chapter, JnK tribute to society in a posi- Prison Smart has helped recovered and discharged positive cases (including cluding 29 cases reported has 5016 positive cases reported today) with 43 "The end of these seven tive way, Ajay kapoor remove this stress, while from various hospitals in- 423 cases reported today) today) with 226 Active (including 265 cases re- active positive, 2514 re- days program is a begin- State Coordinator Art of the meditations and cluding 101 from Jammu with 3080 Active Posi- Positive, 5114 recovered ported today), 645 active coveries (including 01 case ning of change in the lives living Bureau of Commu- breathing techniques help Division and 392 from tive, 29078 recovered (including 13 cases recov- positive cases, 4313 recov- recovered today) and 27 of these participants," said nications and DDC elabo- to let go of the negativity, Kashmir Division. (including 176 cases re- ered today), 99 deaths; eries (including 04 cases deaths; Ramban has 2181 jail superintendent, Smt. rated to start living life anew. I According to the daily covered today), 480 Bandipora has 4901 posi- recovered today) and 58 positive cases (including Rajni Sehgal, "The pro- The inmates reported am thankful to The Art of Media Bulletin on novel deaths; Baramulla has tive cases (including 12 deaths; Rajouri has 3970 02 cases reported today) gram will open doors to feeling happier and men- Living for taking the pro- Corona virus (Covid-19), 9895 positive cases (in- cases reported today), with positive cases (including with 19 active positive understanding the essence tally refreshed at the end gram in these tough times. out of 140650 positive cluding 98 cases reported 127 Active Positive, 4711 17 cases reported today) cases, 2139 recoveries and of life. We will organize the of the seven day program. Now you see every morn- cases, 8681 are Active today) with 819 Active recoveries and 63 deaths; with 77 active positive, 23 deaths while as Reasi intermediate programs of "When we do the ing there is a smile on Positive, 129932 have re- Positive, 8893 recovered Ganderbal has 4825 posi- 3837 recoveries (includ- has 2108 positive (includ- The Art of living too. And Sudarshan Kriya (breath- every face." She also covered and 2037 have (including 84 cases recov- tive cases (including 15 ing 01 case recovered to- ing 62 cases reported to- I hope one day we will have ing technique taught in thanked Volunteers and died; 754 in Jammu divi- ered today), 183 deaths; cases reported today) with day) and 56 deaths; Doda day) with 413 active posi- an Art of Living teacher The Art of Living), it feels DDC members of the art of sion and 1283 in Kashmir Budgam reported 8678 95 Active Positive, 4681 has 3503 positive cases tive cases, 1679 recoveries from among the inmates." like we are in another living who selflessly division. The Bulletin fur- positive cases (including recoveries and 49 deaths; (including 02 cases re- (including 35 cases recov- Prison Smart Program world full of happiness and worked for this workshop. ther said that out of 42 cases reported today) Kulgam has 3040 positive ported today) with 44 Ac- ered today) and 16 deaths. Swadeshi Jagran Manch launches Bhoomi 2 J&K NCC Girls battalion Corporator Rajni Bala kick-starts development works in Ward 60 C M NJNS Ahmed( Jira), Mohd the graveyard has been C M Y K Suposhan Abhiyan across Jammu Division organised plug run in Udhampur Jammu, Apr 13 : Sen- Hafeez, Sohbat Ali, Aftab tendered for Rs. 16.21 Y K NJNS Shardhanjali Park. The ior Congress leader and Ahmed, Muneer Hussain lakh out of which Rs. 12 NJNS enous breeds of cattle and Jagran Manch attended JMC Corporator of Ward and Mumtaz Choudhary. lakh stands already re- Jammu, Apr 13 : rejuvenation of the agri- the programme. Jammu, Apr 13 : A three kilometer run aimed C M unique first-of-its-kind ini- to bring a sense of owner- No: 60, Rajni Bala kick- Addressing the gather- leased and allotted. She C M Swadeshi Jagran Manch culture land and means of In Kathua District the started the development ing on the occasion, the hoped that the work will Y K today launched Bhoomi improving soil health for Programme was held at tiative, the Plug Run 2021 ship and cleanliness in the Y K aimed to combat the in- area covered. A total of four work of improvement of senior Congress leader be paced up in the coming Suposhan Abhiyan across the overall prosperity of villages Bagocha Chak days and all the problems various Districts of the farming community. and Arjun Chak. Dr creasing threat from plas- teams with 25 cadets each tic pollution by bringing started from Tushar Morh confronted by the people at Jammu Division. The pro- In Narinder Paul and this graveyard will get gramme is being imple- the programmes was or- Subdesh Khajuria organ- together the most powerful and Supply Morh holding stakeholders in environ- banners and placards with addressed very soon. mented across the country ganized by Dr Munish ized the programme which Rajni Bala assured the by the Manch from today Sharma and Pankaj was attend by the farmers mental conservation citi- messages and slogans on zens themselves organised the themes 'Freedom Strug- residents of Ward No: 60 and will continue for 21 Sharma and held at vil- in both the villages. of transforming this area days. The programme is lage Salmeri . The programme com- by 2nd J&K NCC Girls Bat- gle' and 'Say No to Plastic'. talion. The two renowned The plugging began with the in Paloura into a model aimed at creating aware- The programme menced with bhoomi ward by providing them ness among the farmers started with the bhoomi poojan followed by aware- colleges of the Udhampur flag off at Martyr Captain district, namely, Govern- Tushar Mahajan Chowk by the requisite facilities be- regarding improving the Poojan followed by the ness programme on the sides ensuring the major depleting nutrient status awareness programme on depleting soil health, or- ment College for Women and Col SS Kohli, Commandant, Government Degree College Station Headquarter, graveyard by way of con- Rajni Bala said, that keep- services at their door steps. of soil, deterioratingsoil the soil health, organic ganic farming, conserva- struction of Chowkidar’s ing up with the party ide- She said that she would health, improvement of farming and improve- tion of indigenous breeds participated in this Plug Run Udhampur while at the cul- which involved picking up minating point, the cadets room and laying of Kota ology of serving the peo- continue her efforts to- barren land for bringing ment of the nutrient sta- of cattle, crop rotation and stone flooring under the ple, she will leave no stone wards development of the them to agriculture use, tus of the soil for sustain- agronomic practices for plastic waste while jogging performed a small through an established route nukkad natak, sang pa- shed there here today. unturned in ensuring that area in future too. means of improving able agriculture. crop management and re- It is pertinent to men- her constituency gets Meanwhile the people ground water table, con- Farmers and volun- ducing the dependence on starting from Tushar triotic songs, had talks on Mahajan Chowk to Kargil the given themes. tion here that this grave- fully developed and people of the area led by promi- servation of the indig- teers of the Swadeshi the toxic chemicals. yard is situated in Upper of this area live a smooth nent citizens expressed Paloura area of Ward No: life right from their first gratitude to the senior 60 . to last breath. She said Congress leader and Rajni inaugurated the that the crematoriums Corporator Rajni Bala for Advisor Baseer Khan visits Silk Park and industrial estate Zakura aforesaid works in pres- and graveyards in any relentlessly working to ence of the officials of area should be properly enhance the ease of living Assures upgrading of Power supply to Zakura Industrial Estate with separate feeder Jammu Municipal Corpo- equipped with all the nec- for the people in Ward No: NJNS overall development of the While reviewing the Advisor Baseer Khan on tion making Ease of Doing ration including the engi- essary facilities especially 60. Recalling the holding Srinagar, Apr 13 : Industrial Estate has to be status of Infrastructure the occasion held thread- Business a dream come neers besides prominent in view of the fact that peo- of a camp recently in the Advisor to Lieutenant taken up immediately for available at Zakura Indus- bare discussion with the true. For the promotion of persons and residents of ple visit these places to bid area by her to provide SC, Governor, Baseer Ahmad the betterment of the In- trial Estate, Advisor - officers, representatives of Handicraft and Silk prod- this area. Among those last adieu to their dear ones EWS, income certificates Khan today visited Zakura dustrial environment in served that several com- Silk Park unit holders and ucts outside J&K, Advisor present were Som Nath when they are in deep and land record copies at Silk Park and Zakura In- said that a long list of ex- Sharma, Shahbaj Ahmad grief and distress. She said their door steps they dustrial Estates where he hibition programmes are Khan, Virender Mehta, that the developmental lauded her endeavours in reviewed the status of In- in pipeline and that it will Tarun Vaid, Nazeer work of improvement of the service of people of this frastructure, functioning have multipronged ad- of manufacturing Units vantages to the Industrial and the facilities available unit holders dealing with Scores of delegations call on to the unit holders. manufacturing of Silk and Advisor had round of woven products. Besides, various units- wool spin- he said, 'on the road kiosks' ning, wool weaving, Cot- exhibiting products of Advisor Farooq Khan ton & Silk Power Looms, Jammu & Kashmir shall NJNS delimitation process is un- taken for making govern- Water tank manufactur- be put up along the routes Srinagar, Apr 13 : dertaken. ance more transparent, ing factory & hardware of Amarnath yatra. This Several delegations from Another delegation accountable and public producing Units and in- will showcase the indig- different parts of Kashmir from Pakharpora de- friendly. They also put teracted with the Unit enous products of J&K and Valley on Wednesday manded installation of forth several suggestions holders. The unit holders give flip to the sales at called on Advisor to Lieu- level -2 power transform- in this regard. highlighted their issues such sale centres. tenant Governor, Farooq ers by replacing low ca- Later, a delegation of and projected demands to Advisor informed that Ahmad Khan and apprised pacity transformers Athletes, Sports persons the Advisor that needed LG is keen to promote the him of their grievances which gets damaged fre- and sports lovers also immediate attention. the Estate in consonance ponents have to be up- Industrial Entrepreneurs Handicraft and Industrial and demands. quently. called on the Advisor and Advisor gave on the with the prevalent state- graded for the overall de- Association regarding the Sector and is pushing for A delegation of A delegation of demanded for creating spot instructions to Direc- of-the-art industrial setup velopment of Industrial functioning of the units, various measures in this Pakherpora called on the Anganwari workers, Su- and upgrading sports in- tor Industries to come up across the nation. Estate. He remarked that Sources of raw material, regard. The unitholders Advisor and put forth a pervisors and other em- frastructure and related with a detailed proposal He said the Industrial the development of Inte- Marketing of products, requested for the Promo- representation that sev- ployees of ICDS submitted facilities. indicating requirements Estates across the Union rior approach roads, unin- Ease of doing business, tion and Uppgrading of the eral areas including for a selection committee Advisor gave a patient of the Industrial Estates Territory of J&K have to be terrupted electric and Brand promotion and Kashmiri Designs and de- Karapora, Check meeting, release of hono- hearing to all the delega- and the demands put forth Industry friendly with water supply have to be other aspects. manded some policy to Karapora and other ad- rarium in their favour tions and individuals and by unit holders. paramount focus on ease the prime focus of Indus- The Advisor said that encourage Brand promo- joining areas are living and other service matters. assured an early redressal Advisor said that of doing business and tries department to en- the Ease of Doing Business tion by the Government. near Pulwama district but Similarly, a deputation of their genuine demands upgradation of Power sup- standard Industrial work sure that the basic mini- in real sense is being im- They also apprised Ad- are part of Budgam dis- of Wakaf Board employees and issues. He said that ply with separate feeder culture. He said the unit mum facilities are pro- plemented now in the Un- visor for making Common trict. also called on the Advisor the issues projected by for uninterrupted electric- holders shall be provided vided to unit holders. ion Territory of J&K with Facility Centre opera- The delegation submit- and projected their de- them would be taken up ity will be provided. He continuous supply of elec- The Advisor was ac- the new provisions set into tional in the Industrial Es- ted that the population mands regarding their with the concerned de- further added that Deep tricity, proper medical fa- companied by Director In- place. He said that Lieu- tate for the facilitation of living in the periphery service matters. partments for immediate Drainage system, Guest cilities, fire tenders, ATMs dustries and Commerce, tenant Governor has been the unit holders. They also faces lot of problems with Another delegation of redressal. House and dispensary and other amenities that Nazim Zai Khan, General very proactive and stress demanded Insurance regard to basic amenities employees of FCS&CA De- Advisor also passed on along with other basic in- would give real picture of Manager DIC Srinagar, has been laid to support policy to cover the fire and requested that these partment called on the spot directions for frastructure shall be de- Industrial work culture in General Manager SICOP the Industrial sector damages and snow dam- areas be Included in Advisor and appreciated redressal of various griev- veloped on priority. The these estates. and other officers. through direct interven- ages as well. Pulwama district when the efforts of Government ances. C M C M Y K Y K C M C M Y K Y K 4 Nav Jammu JammuJMC 14 April, 2021 JMC JMC JMC JMC JMClR;eso JMC JMC JMC JMC JMC JMC JMCt;rs JMC JMC JMC JMC JMC JMC JMC JMC China’s game on North Korea With law for healthcare

-Makhan Saikia modities such as mobile ligerent moves that may mili- abandon it nuclear ambition. workers, reforms NAV JAMMU China has spread its ten- phones, silkworms, fuel, sea- tate against the mutual inter- Thus Washington officials tacles across almost all cor- food, etc. ests of both the countries. look at China as a part of the JMC JMC JMC JMC JMC JMC JMC JMC JMC JMC JMC JMC JMC JMC JMC JMC JMC JMC JMC JMC JMC JMC ners of the world. With Much beyond these regu- Beijing has played the solution but unfortunately continue unabated North Korea, China has em- lar economic activities, China role of a powerbroker during Beijing is fast becoming part -Devender Singh Aswal ployed a unique strategy has established a high- all high-profile global nego- of the Korean conundrum The National Commission for Allied and both to support stability and speed railway link between tiations on North Korea. Af- only. For Xi, the Chinese Healthcare Professions Bill, 2020 (NCAHP Act) Third vaccine to have a grip over the nu- its border cities like Dandong ter two crucial summits be- President, who is now a life- has been passed by Parliament after a long and clear gear of this mysterious and Shenyang so as to tween then US President time leader, wants to use anxious wait, particularly by the health profes- land. boost trade with North Ko- Donald Trump and North North Korea to win brownie big relief! Successive Chinese lead- rea. Both the nations have Korean leader Kim Jong-un, points at the domestic front. sionals. The Act provides for regulation and main- ers have maintained three also opened a cargo and international policy makers US President Joe Biden is tenance of standards of education and services The Subject Expert Committee of the Central distinct strategies towards container shipping route to have so far focused mainly fully aware that only China by allied and healthcare professionals, assessment Drugs Standard Control Organization has approved North Korea: first, not to enhance the supply of coal on denuclearisation steps, can maintain stability in the of institutions, maintenance of a Central Register the use of the Russian vaccine Sputnik in India. We provoke a war; second, to from North Korea to China. immediate measures towards region if not solve the Ko- and State Register and creation of a system to are currently going through a terrible phase of the maintain the status quo; and China also offers aid to North peace in the Korean penin- rean puzzle for now. Cer- improve access, research and development. epidemic, with the third vaccine being a major relief. finally, no to nuclear arsenal. Korea primarily in food and sula and finally, correspond- tainly, Beijing will use this Union Minister for Health and Family Wel- In India, only two vaccines Covaxin and Covishield are Succinctly, China is energy sectors. ing sanctions relief. opportunity to turn in his fare Harsh Vardhan explained the reasons and being used emergency. To vaccinate a population of North Korea's all-weather Besides China, the US, However, Pyongyang favour other vital issues that objects of the Bill: "I would say that most of you friend. Thus, though Beijing Japan and South Korea pro- has been becoming an Asian are constantly pestering Xi, more than one hundred thirty seven crores, it is nec- must have paid a visit to a hospital at some point ostensibly condemns North vided more than 75 per cent tinder box. Kim's madness like Hong Kong, Taiwan, Ti- essary to produce vaccines on a large scale in the Korea's nuclear develop- of the food aid to North Ko- and clandestine nuclear pro- bet, Xinjiang and South of time in your life and I wish not, but you might country. At a time when the pace of infection contin- ments, it avowedly opposes rea since 1995. The coun- gramme could turn the entire China Sea. have had to. Please recall those days and remem- ues to set new records, effective vaccines can prove to harsh global sanctions on try's severe famine was Korean peninsula into a se- What is the problem with ber the people who took care of you and who be effective weapons for overcoming the situation. In that mysterious nation. And caused by heavy floods and rious war zone of the conti- Kim? Kim wants to sustain brought you out of your illness. You may remem- addition, the way vaccines have seen a sudden decrease China's strategy is aimed at droughts that took lives of nent. Probably, China knows his family rule. And for him, ber the name of the doctor. You may remember in the past few days, the vaccination campaign has addressing two major critical more than million people in best how to tackle Kim dy- the nuclear button is the the name of the hospital. But do you also remem- also suffered a setback. So the sooner more vaccines concerns: to obviate mas- the 1990s. Unfortunately, the nasty. But then at times some only guarantee for him to ber the name of the persons who took your blood come and people get vaccinated, the sooner we can get sive refugee influx across country has not been able to foundational questions arise maintain both his hereditary rid of corona. Many countries started producing samples, gave you physiotherapy, took your X- 870-mile border area that it come out of this prolonged as to whether North Korea regime and to threaten the ray, advised you on what you should eat, checked vaccines after Corona's knock. Russia was also one shares with North Korea and food crisis till date. Thus, is a strategic liability or an neighbours and the world. your eyesight, assisted your doctor or surgeon, of the countries that claimed to be the first country to prevent an immediate col- Pyongyang is fully depend- opportunity for China. The Despite the leverage over make a vaccine. He started planting it in his country lapse of the Kim rule. ent on China and its good- Communist leaders in Beijing North Korea, China and looked into microscopes and bid you a farewell in August last year. The country's pharmaceutical The relationship be- will. As per the estimates re- must have realised the fact South Korea have failed to with a smile. Who are these people?" company Dr. Reddy's Lab launched a partnership with tween China and North Ko- vealed by the UN agencies, that its northern neighbour bring Kim to a negotiating They are varied health professionals - the lab the Russian Direct Investment Fund in September rea can aptly be described more than 43 per cent of the is to be tamed and to be used table. Kim is totally against technicians, physiotherapists, radiographers, di- last year for clinical trials and delivery of this vac- through this Chinese prov- country's population is mal- for all possible gains both bringing reforms in his coun- eticians, record keepers, optometrists, X-ray tech- cine in India and conducted a third phase trial on one erb: "Chun wang chi han" (If nourished. Though Kim domestically and interna- try. As such reform measures nicians, and many more, who are a critical part and a half thousand volunteers. Expectations from the lips are gone, teeth will Jong-un is focusing on rapid tionally. might bring down the curtain of the healthcare system and the foundation of Sputnik's vaccine are also high because it is claimed be cold). It rightly indicates economic development, the The world brands North on his rule. The elites in the pyramid of the entire healthcare system. to be more effective than Covaxin and Covishield. In that both the countries are country has not been able to Korea as a pariah state, but North Korea know very well According to studies, the role of doctors, un- intimately interdependent. attract any foreign invest- Beijing takes the Kim regime that its central problems lie the third phase of testing, it is said to be ninety-nine doubtedly critical, varies between 25 to 50 per percent more effective. Whereas Covaxin and Beijing's support for ment because of severe in- otherwise. Though appar- within, not outside. Thus, Pyongyang dates back to ternational sanctions. Its ently China has backed the they, along with Kim, ensure cent in the entire healthcare chain. A wag said Covishield have been reported to be eighty percent "doctor is next to God, nurse is next to the doctor effective. So far 59 countries have approved the emer- the historic 1950-53 Korean only hope is China and the UN sanctions against North no reform takes place, in or- War. Those were the days, country is looking for robust Korea over its incessant ef- der to solidify their control and the pharmacist is closest to the patient", but gency use of the Sputnik vaccine and the European China under Chairman Mao, economic ties with the forts to become a formidable over its impoverished popu- there are many others who are as vital and inte- Union is also preparing to approve it soon. There is a was more than eager to aid former. nuclear state, its financial lace. gral to this chain. In fact, these professionals are huge difference between the demand and production its northern Communist ally However, China's contin- and trade support directly Clearly, hollow summitry of vaccines in India. Combining Covaxin and the bedrock of the complex healthcare system. North Korea, against the ued support to Pyongyang and effectively facilitated will not work with Kim. He After enacting the National Medical Commis- Covishield produces 40 million doses a month. More capitalist South Korea. Its came under severe strain Kim's nuclear machine for demands serious negotia- than 35 lakh vaccines are being administered every sion Bill, 2019 - which was fiercely contested by support to North Korea con- when the latter tested a nu- long. This has also helped tions on the nuclear front. It a large body of medical practitioners, another day, that is, we need more than seven crore doses every tinues irrespective of who- clear weapon in October North Korean economically is better for Biden to extend transformative piece of legislation, the NCAHP C M month. Then, India is also exporting vaccines to other ever comes to power in 2006. Subsequently, Beijing survive so far. Further, these grand gestures the way C M Y K countries. In such a situation, the need for more Pyongyang. had to back a UN Security Chinese efforts are indirectly Trump did. At times, Beijing's Act, has been enacted which covers a wide range Y K vaccines cannot be ruled out. Soon large scale vac- Kim Il-sung from 1948-94, Council Resolution No. 1718 dashed the hopes of the bosses have displayed stern of healthcare professions which were unrecog- cine production is also required as two doses of the nised or unregulated to date. The Act is a para- C M Kim Jon-il (1994-2011) and that led to the imposition of reunification of both the attitudes towards Kim Jong- C M vaccine are to be given to each person and it should be now Kim Jong-un since 2011 severe sanctions against Koreas. un. But Western nations, digm shift in healthcare delivery as it recognises Y K Y K ensured that after one dose, he / she receives the sec- till date, China has been of- North Korea. And for the The US is literally pres- particularly, America will the specialised skills and contributions of more ond dose on time. This shortage of vaccines can be fering both political and eco- first time, the international suring North Korea to aban- never ever believe the inten- than 56 types of the allied and healthcare profes- overcome only when many companies carry out its nomic support to various re- community witnessed tran- don its nuclear programme. tions of China. Because no- sionals. The nation, nay the world, has witnessed production. To say that India is counted among the gimes of Kims. sition of China's tactics from Washington says once it is where Chinese leadership the invaluable contribution of these professionals major vaccine manufacturers in the world, but now it On record, China is North sustained diplomatic sup- done, there could be a guar- has indicated its commitment during COVID-19 as the frontline health work- Korea's biggest trade partner port to outright punishment antee of trade, diplomatic re- towards implementing even is suddenly needed and in such a situation, our coun- ers who risked their lives every day fighting the till date. In fact, from 2000- towards its Northern Com- lations, aid and normalisa- the limited trade restrictions try needs billions of vaccines. Currently, more than pandemic. 100 million people have been vaccinated in India. But 2020, the bilateral trade be- munist neighbour. tion of ties with the rogue over this reclusive nation. The Act would regulate and leverage the quali- accepting the fact that fifteen percent of the people in tween both the nations have When in November 2017, state. Though the US and And the whole world knows fied allied and healthcare workforce and ensure the five most affected states like Maharashtra, increased almost ten-fold. Kim again tested a missile, China both are interested in that only China keeps North Chhattisgarh, Karnataka, Kerala and Punjab have not Even amid tougher interna- Beijing called on Pyongyang denuclearising North Korea, Korea going and precisely high-quality multidisciplinary care in line with the been vaccinated. Clearly, the biggest barrier to vacci- tional trade sanctions to restrict all actions that cre- their approaches to the same surviving against all odds. vision of the universal health coverage moving against North Korea, the ate tensions in the Korean goal are completely different. Many in the West have ac- nation is the lack of vaccines. In such a situation, towards a more care -accessible and team-based long China-North Korea bor- Peninsula. These all clearly America wants China to use cused China of circumvent- Sputnik and other future vaccines can play a big role model. The Act would reform and regulate this der is still open for estab- demonstrate that China is its economic leverage to ing global sanctions against in saving people's lives. entire sector in order to give these professionals lished trade routes in com- wary of North Korea's bel- pressure or convince Kim to North Korea. their due, increase their employment opportuni- ties and, more importantly, enhance their dignity by recognising their true worth, within the coun- Goa mining impasse needs holistic try and globally. The Act envisages the estab- lishment of a Central statutory body as the Na- tional Commission for Allied and Healthcare Pro- approach for redressal fessions. The commission will frame policies and stand- -Cletus d’souza economic history of the eastern coast of In- ary 7, 2018. It has dis- every year as per the 1987 onwards that is pro- ards, regulate professional conduct and prescribe Goa, the smallest State in In- modern Goa and played dia, made it economi- rupted not only the min- State Government esti- spectively under the qualifications for all these professions. dia, is blessed with a significant role as for- cally unviable to com- ing sector but also the mates. Abolition Act as A National Allied and Healthcare Advisory abundant mineral de- eign exchange earner for pete in domestic markets entire ecosystem of al- The State Government has against retrospectively posits such as iron ore, the nation. Mining in and thereby left the lied industries, including filed a review petition as was claimed. Council to advise the national commission with manganese ore, bauxite Goa today is synony- Goan miners with no individual truck owners, against the order of Su- The Supreme Court should representation from all the States is provided un- and so on. Tourism and mous with iron ore min- option but to look to the barge workers/owners preme Court regarding decide clearly on the der the Act to enable adequate representation mining have been the ing, which is entirely overseas markets. Thus as well as equipment cancellation of mining matter, any other solu- from all the States and Union Territories. Fur- mainstay of Goa's with the private sector. iron ores produced from suppliers, machinery leases while some min- tion is likely to further ther, each State will have a separate State Coun- economy and these two It has a long-cherished Goa is exported to vari- owners, port workers, ing companies have muddle the situation and cil with four autonomous Boards pertaining to un- sectors are the major history of systematic ous countries like Japan, small garage owners, tea also filed petitions be- would lead to inordinate dergraduate education, post-graduate education, sources of livelihood for and scientific mining South Korea, Taiwan, and refreshment selling fore the apex court with delays in mining re- assessment, rating, ethics and registration. While the locals. and won accolades from China and others. stall owners and so on. respect to the applicabil- sumption which is likely doctors, nurses, dentists and pharmacists in India Due to the mining stoppage, different organisations Nevertheless, the iron ore On the other hand, tourism, ity of the "Abolition Act to aggravate the precari- are regulated through their respective regulatory the State was already across the globe. mining in Goa is beset which is another full- 1987". ous financial condition faced with the perilous The exemplary "reclamation with certain problems/ fledged industry of the In order to unlock the min- of Goa and its people. bodies, the allied and healthcare professions are problem of falling rev- and rehabilitation" of issues like dumping of State supporting large ing impasse prevailing There is little hope of revival still unstructured, and unregulated. enue and the same has mined-out areas carried mine waste/refuse out- section of population, in Goa, the following of tourism industry in Globally, most of the countries have a regula- been exacerbated due to out in some mines in the side the leasehold - due also suffered badly due multi-pronged strate- the State till the time tory framework for standardised education and the COVID-19 pan- State has attracted the to limited leasehold area to the pandemic. During gies are suggested: The COVID-19 pandemic re- training. But in India, there was an absence of a demic, leading to Goa attention of the mining and unavailability of the COVID-19 Central Government cedes. regulatory framework and lack of standardised witnessing its worst world not only in India non-mineralised area in lockdown and even af- should come forward to This makes it imperative to education curriculum as well as training for these economic crisis. but also globally and the mining lease -and terwards, the tourism in- resolve the issue of date take immediate correc- allied and healthcare professionals, a void now The State is borrowing ex- used to be referred to by use of existing public dustry has come to a of applicability of Goa, tive actions to find a so- removed. tra money to the tune of experts on different plat- transport infrastructure standstill while complete Daman and Diu Mining lution to the Goa mining Also, the Act makes a significant shift from Rs 100 crore every forms. However, the low for transportation of the shutdown of mining in Concessions (Abolition crisis and prevent fur- month through the Re- quality of iron ores, cou- iron ore. the State continues to and Declaration as ther loss to the State's the doctor-led model to a more care-accessible serve Bank of India (RBI) pled with more removal Mining operations have create unprecedented Mining Leases) Act economy. and team- based model. The NCAHP Act, 2020, in the current financial of huge quantity of been completely employment crisis ad- 1987 (popularly known The socio-economic impact is a landmark legislation which will go down in year to bridge the fiscal waste for every tonne of stopped in Goa from versely impacting the as the Abolition Act of mining ban in Goa the history of healthcare revolution in India. It deficit which will further ore production (exces- March 16, 2018, ever livelihood of more than 1987). may lead to a serious will transform the healthcare scenario and make add to the financial woes sive stripping ratio) and since the Supreme Court three lakh people. Also, The Bombay High Court humanitarian crisis if a paradigm shift in the ministration of the entire and create a debt crisis comparatively higher cancelled second re- it has a direct bearing on had previously held that there is any further de- healthcare system and make it efficacious. Ap- in the State. transportation charge as newal of 88 mining the State revenue, re- the Central Government lay in finding a timely parently, India is on the course of wholesale health Mining has been a very im- compared to the iron and leases in the State vide sulting in loss of more could only recover solution to the current sector reforms. portant element in the steel plants located on its order dated Febru- than Rs 3,500 crore statutory dues from stalemate. C M C M Y K Y K C M C M Y K Y K 5 Nav Jammu JammuJMC 14 April, 2021

Jammu Wine Traders Association protested at Tawi bridge against the new excise policy. Traders Federation urges Dr. Jitendra Singh to DC Srinagar takes White Knight Corps holds series of events to mark Rajouri Day stock of Srinagar NJNS Naushera to Rajouri. This More than 150 people Jammu, Apr 13 : year too, as tradition dic- attended the occasion. safeguard the interests of Wine Traders Sewerage project White Knight Corps paid tates, the White Knight The day had a plethora rich tributes to martyrs on Corps celebrated the his- of support centres lined up NJNS hood. He urged the MoS tion”, he maintained add- Jagdish Jastoria, Chairman NJNS Rajouri Day by holding toric spectacle with char- including Assistance Jammu, Apr 13 : PMO to intervene and find ing that MoS PMO is their and Baldev khullar, Ex- Srinagar, Apr 13 : series of events to cel- acteristic gaiety and fer- Booths for the Ex-Service- Traders Federation Ware an amicable solution to last hope. chairman of Jammu wine The Deputy Commissioner ebrate the Rajouri Day- vour, albeit with all men, a Medical Camp, Ar- House-Nehru Market on the problem whereby the Dr. Jitendra Singh as- traders association visited (DC) Srinagar, the memorable day when COVID protocols in place. tificial Limb Centre and Tuesday urged MoS PMO affected traders get jus- sured the Federation’s Presi- federation office and shared Mohammad Aijaz Asad to- the valiant Indian army The celebrations much more, leaving the Dr Jitendra Singh to take tice. He said that this dent that he would talk to their plight. Anil Gupta, Sr. day convened a meeting and locals regained this started with an online present audience im- Vice President, Chamber of to take stock of the part of the country from painting competition pressed and mesmerized. Commerce and Industry progress of work on ongo- the possession of Pakistani wherein young students Mental ability is best Jammu and Rajesh ing 140-kilometre intruders. Pakistani In- participated from the judged when one does not Gupta, Secretary, Cham- Srinagar sewerage project truders captured the vital safety of their homes. give up and this applies ber of Commerce and In- and to discuss the issues town of Rajouri in early The students displayed very well to Marathon. On dustry Jammu were also confronting the comple- 1 9 4 7 . creative and thought-pro- 11th April i.e. Sunday, a present on this occasion. tion of the project. On April 12, 1948, voking paintings by marathon of five & 10 Kms On this occasion, Baldev The meeting held troops of 1 KUMAON along bringing the kaleidoscope was organised for the peo- Khullar said that before threadbare discussions on with Tanks of Central In- of their imagination on a ple of Rajouri. 370, Jammu, Kashmir various aspects of the dia Horse (CIH) and 5 & sheet of paper. The day saw many and were one and project including realign- 30 Mountain Batteries ad- The celebrations con- eminent personalities and the whole state had one ment of PHE pipes at vanced from Chingus for tinued for a second day as Rajauri’s young blood full excise policy. Now two Alamgari Bazar, reloca- the liberation of Rajouri. on 09th April, wherein a of zeal and enthusiasm, separate Union Territories tion of sixteen shops at 90 On April, 13, 1948, conclave of Next of Kin participating in the have been formed, but the Feet Road Soura and meas- Rajouri was liberated from and our gallant ex-serv- event making it a grand old system is still in force ures under taken for relo- the intruders by the he- icemen, presided over by success. The pitch was in Ladakh. He said that our cation of inline and outfall roic action of the armed the GOC, Ace of Spades Di- raised to a patriotic fer- licenses are also valid till pump stations besides per- forces assisted by the vision was conducted. vour on 13th April, which 2023. In such a situation, mission for road cut at brave citizens of Rajouri. The General officer fe- commenced with paying a sympathetic view of the grave issue is not of mere the concerned office and en- they demand that the gov- various locations for ex- Rajouri Day is cel- licitated the Next of Kin of homage to the martyrs issues pertaining to wine wine traders but their sure that the existing trad- ernment give them at least ecution of house connec- ebrated every year to pay the martyred soldiers as a and the brave citizens of traders of Jammu as their families, and the families ers are not affected in any two years so that in these tion. homage to the brave mili- part of the noble initiative Rajouri who had laid down livelihood is on stake after of workers and others who way by the new excise two years they can make The DC directed the of- tary and civilian martyrs to dedicate this year’s their lives for its liberation the unveiling of excise are directly or indirectly policy. Dr Jitendra assured any arrangement for their ficers of the concerned de- who laid down their lives Rajouri Day as the from Pakistani raiders in policy-2021-22. connected with the busi- that no person or family will livelihood. Khullar said partments to speed up the for the liberation of ‘Swarnim Vijay Varsh: the year 1948. The wreath Deepak Gupta briefed ness. “The total number of face any difficulty as their that there are many trad- pace of work on war foot- Rajouri. On this day, Commemoration of 50 was placed on behalf of Dr. Jitendra Singh on souls which are going to get interests will be taken care ers who have taken loans ing basis to expedite the homage is paid to the hero- years of victory in 1971 GOC, White Knight Corps, Phone about the way the affected nearly count to of. The Minister assured from banks for the educa- balance works to facilitate ism of 2nd Lt RR Rane of Pak War’ to honour the GOC, Ace of Spades Divi- aforesaid excise policy is 30,000 and if things are not that he will project their is- tion of children, for their the National Buildings 37 Assault Field Com- supreme sacrifice made by sion, Station Commander, going to hit the existing rectified in time there is sues at the concerned quar- treatment and for the busi- Construction pany who was responsible their loved ones for Rajouri, & other civil & wine traders of the Jammu every possibility that the ters of the government and ness. If the government Corporation(NBCC) to for clearing the road from Rajouri’s liberation. military dignitaries. snatching from them the aforesaid number of people hopefully a favorable re- closes their shops, they will complete the project at an right of earning liveli- will have to face starva- sponse is expected. Earlier be on roads. earliest. C M C M Y K Sat appeals LG to develop places holding religious importance Lt Governor extends greetings Mega event 'Tapping the Potential of Kashmir: Y K C M NJNS Congratulating people with the needs of the Another Day in Paradise’ concludes C M Jammu, Apr 13 : On on the occasion of Navratri, masses for which he con- on Ambedkar Jayanti Y K NJNS that this place has huge po- back from the conference Y K the auspicious day of first Sat Sharma said that the gratulated the whole team NJNS equality and fraternity Srinagar, Apr 13 : A tential to attract golfers. and the experts and they Navratri and on the eve of commu- of the Trust. Jammu, Apr 13 : Lieu- were held supreme by Dr. golf tournament was or- He said the government would accordingly be devis- centenary celebrations of nity residing in the area He stated that there is a tenant Governor, Manoj Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar ganised on Tuesday here of India is laying special ing the plan to lift Kashmir’s SHRI ji Bhat, Mentor of Ram has done a great work by dire need to construct more Sinha has extended his and his values still guide at Royal Springs Golf Course emphasis on JK’s tourism tourism sector to another Mandir Trust, Srinagar- constructing a community of such things in every greetings to the people on us.“I urge the people, espe- as part of the Ministry of and is striving to revive it. level. Jammu Affiliated to J&K hall in the area which will sphere of Jammu and the eve of birth anniver- cially the younger genera- Tourism, Government of “We received a huge re- She said the govern- Bhora Sudhar Sabha, the cater with the needs of the Kashmir and he also ap- sary of Bharat Ratna Dr. tion, to take inspiration India’s mega 3-day tourism sponse from the travellers ment of India is also mak- foundation stone of new locals. He said the commit- pealed LG Manoj Sinha to Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar. from the life of Baba Saheb event - “Tapping Tourism to Kashmir and the trend is ing a good investment in in- community Hall at Colonel tee through donations has develop such types of In his message, the Lt Bhimrao and dedicate Potential of Kashmir - an- likely to continue in the frastructure development Colony area of Talab Tillo taken the initiative of con- places where people could Governor observed that Dr. themselves towards the other day in paradise. summers also. We are ex- and exploring new destina- was laid by Former State struction of this hall and it perform religious rituals Ambedkar is the epitome of service of humanity. Let us Advisor to Lieutenant pecting good domestic flow tions to make JK a complete President BJP and Ex Minis- will also help many others which are an important selfless service who dedi- all take a pledge to perform Governor Rajeev Rai to Kashmir,” he said. tourist destination. ter Sat Sharma (CA). The including the people from part of our religion. cated his entire life for up- our fundamental duties Bhatnagar, Union Tourism He also stressed on pro- Secretary Tourism, leader was also accompa- adjoining areas as well. He Sanjay Baru and holding the values of social with greater responsibility Secretary, Arvind Singh, moting unexplored places J&K, Sh. Sarmad Hafeez said nied by a large number of said that earlier there was Ayodhya Gupta hailed the justice and equality, and and work together in cre- Additional Director Gen- where not many travellers the JK as a whole is golfers’ people including no such place in the vicin- work done by the commu- securing rights of the de- ating an ideal society eral, Ministry of Tourism visit for holidays. paradise as most courses are Corporator Ward 41 Sanjay ity where people could per- nity and said that such prived sections of the soci- which is fair, just, and with- GoI, Rupinder Brar, Secre- Speaking on the occa- located in scenic places in the Baru, BJP Publicity Secre- form rituals like Poojans, things hold a great impor- ety. Remembering the im- out discrimination, where tary Tourism, J&K, Sarmad sion, Additional Director lap of nature. tary Ayodhya Gupta, Jatin Uthalas and other things tance in our society and fo- mense contribution of the balanced representation of Hafeez besides his excellen- General, Ministry of Tour- Stating that Kashmir Sethi, Pyare Lal Mawa and related to importance in cus must be placed on de- father of Indian constitu- all the sections lead to ho- cies ism GoI, Rupinder Brar, has a lot of potential in golf many others including religion but now veloping such things in fu- tion, the Lt Governor said listic development”, said Ambassadors of Viet- this 18-hole golf course is tourism as a niche product, Committee members. this will surely cope up ture. that the virtues of liberty, the Lt Governor. nam, Georgia, Kenya were next level and the golfer is the secretary of tourism present at the tee-off func- smitten by its beauty as he said this golf tournament tion who also participated in plays here. was the initiative aiming to Lt Governor visits Ramban the tournament. She said they will be col- invite golfers and showcase Speaking on the occa- laborating with the JK for them on our greens so that sion, Union Secretary Tour- many such initiatives and they can organise more such ism said Kashmir is blessed including the golf tourna- tournaments and attract Reviews implementation of development activities, flagship with beautiful golf courses ments in future to portray golfers here. and has huge potential for it as one of the prime golf He said the successful mega professional golf tour- destinations in the country. conclusion of the event or- schemes; takes stock of District Administration’s working naments. While expressing satisfac- ganised by the union min- He said the golfers have tion with the successful con- istry will go a long way in NJNS the healthcare sector, the cially in view of Shri requisite medicare facilities NHAI authorities were evinced the interest to be duct of the 3-day event, realising and exploring Srinagar, Apr 13 : Lt Governor observed that Amarnath Ji Yatra and to to the people. Terming bet- also directed to ensure part of future golf tourna- Rupinder Brar said they the full potential of Kash- Lieutenant Governor, the Ayushman Bharat – ensure that COVID-19 ap- ter road connectivity as a proper maintenance of ex- ments here which shows have taken positive feed- mir tourism. Manoj Sinha today visited SEHAT has been launched propriate behaviour is key feature in the socio-eco- isting national highways, Ramban and chaired a with a noble objective of adopted by the people in the nomic development of any besides constructing crash marathon meeting in barriers and parapets at all which he reviewed the vulnerable locations to Irrigation Dept fails to provide canal water to working of District Admin- avoid road mishaps. istration, besides taking While reviewing the stock of the effective imple- functioning of Jal Shakti tail-end villages of Ramgarh : Manjit Singh mentation of development department, the Lt Gover- NJNS ter to the tail-end villages rupted," said Manjit activities & flagship nor directed the said de- Jammu, Apr 13 : along the International S ingh. schemes by various depart- partment to complete all Former Minister and Pro- Border. "The fields are fer- The Former Minister ments. The Lt Governor di- the projects taken up under vincial President, tile yet the concerned de- said that if the farmers are rected the Deputy Commis- languishing and other Jammu, Manjit Singh has partment has not taken provided electricity as an sioner and other district of- schemes in stipulated time demanded canal water any serious step towards option to the canal water, ficers to adopt an action ori- period.He observed that supply to the tail-end bor- the resolution of demands they can use groundwater ented approach for prompt under Jal Jeevan Mission, der villages where farm- of the farmers," said for irrigation purposes in redressal of public griev- Government is targeting to ers have been rendered Manjit Singh.He said that their fields and it would ances; besides reaching out providing universal health district. He also laid special region, the Lt Governor re- provide piped water supply helpless without an irriga- the concerned depart- strengthen the farmers to people with all the basic coverage in J&K and passed emphasis on making seri- viewed progress of PMGSY (Har Ghar Nal se Jal) to tion facility. ment should ensure Ravi financially.He said that amenities. He further asked strict directions to CMO to ous efforts to intensify test- road projects under execu- every household and called The former minister Tawi and the department concerned the concerned functionar- achieve 100% coverage ing and vaccination. tion in Ramban and upon all the stakeholders to Manjit Singh chaired a canal water to the border's should not ignore the de- ies to closely monitor the under the scheme. The Lt Governor also re- divisions and di- complement Government’s meeting of farmers at vil- end villages. However, if mands of the farmers who ongoing development He further directed for viewed the status of staff rected for completion of all efforts for its effective im- lage Hira Chak in they could not do it, the are the backbone of the ru- works for their implemen- sensitizing the people about strength of the Health De- road projects in the district plementation on ground. Ramgarh which was or- Govt should step in to ral economy. Block Presi- tation in right earnest and the benefits of the schemes, partment, especially Doc- to strengthen the road net- During the meeting, ganized by District Presi- make sure that the farm- dent, Bachan Choudhary to achieve the set targets on besides speeding up the tors and stressed on ration- work. He also took stock of threadbare discussion was dent Youth Jammu Ur- ers are provided electric- among others were also developmental front. process of distribution of alizing the human re- rates of construction mate- also held on development ban, Shubam Choudhary. ity 24/7 in the border vil- present on the occasion. The Lt Governor laid Golden cards. sources for providing better rial being used in various and growth of the industrial In his address, Manjit lages. "Since the canal "The Irrigation Depart- specific thrust on impor- While reviewing the healthcare services to all. projects. The Lt Governor sector in the district. The Lt Singh said that the farm- water is not available at ment should come out with tant public issues like 100% COVID-19 containment ef- The Lt Governor ob- asked the NHAI to provide Governor directed the ers cultivating world fa- the tail end villagers, the a permanent solution by saturation of social security forts of the District Admin- served that the area being employment to local youth Deputy Commissioner to mous basmati rice are fac- farmers use water pumps establishing water tube & beneficiary-oriented istration, the Lt Governor accident prone, directions in ongoing national submit a comprehensive ing negligence from the as an alternative source to wells in the border belt of schemes and speedy com- directed the Deputy Com- were already passed for es- projects, besides providing plan for the establishment irrigation department water their fertile fields. to provide pletion of languishing missioner to take all pre- tablishment of Trauma them skill development of Industrial estate in which has completely However, the electricity ample water to the farm- projects. While reviewing cautionary measures, espe- centre in order to provide training in required trades. Ramban. failed to ensure canal wa- supply remains dis- ers," he suggested. C M C M Y K Y K C M C M Y K Y K 6 Nav Jammu JammuJMC 14 April, 2021 Durga Puja in Kolkata History of Navratri Navratri is a very impor- win over her in a battle. marry her, the tiger-skin clad 'sakhis', called Jaya and tant Hindu festival celebrated Mahishasura, proud as he groom displeased Daksha Bijaya, to visit her parent's in India, which is devoted to was, agreed immediately! and he broke off all the rela- home during Navratri. Goddess Durga. The festival The battle continued for 9 tionships with his daughter Another Legend - Ram is celebrated with great rev- nights and at the end of the and son-in-law. One fine and Ravana erence and faith across the ninth night, Goddess Durga day, Daksha organized a Yet another legend of country. It stretches over a beheaded Mahishasura. yagna, but did not invite Navratri relates to the period of nine days, with The nine nights came to be Lord Shiva for the same. Hindu epic Ramayana. It each of the nine days being known as Navratri, while the Uma got so angry at her goes that Lord Rama wor- dedicated to one of the nine tenth day was called father's rude behavior, to- shipped Goddess Durga in forms of the Goddess. Talk- Vijayadashmi, the tenth day wards her husband, that she nine aspects, for nine days, ing about the history of that brought the triumph of decided to end her life by in order to gather the Navratri festival, it can be good over evil. jumping into the agnikund of strength and power to kill explained through the sto- Eastern Belief the yagna, where she was Ravana. He wanted to re- ries mentioned in the Hindu As per the legend preva- united with eternity (since lease Sita from the clutches scriptures. In case you want to know more about them, ex- plore the information given below History & Origin Of Navratri In different parts of In- dia, different legends de- scribe the history of Navratri: North India The legend in North In- dia goes that Mahishasura, the mighty demon, wor- One of the biggest social from the salary) is given to some times back, it has taken pandals are also built as the shipped Lord Shiva and ob- events of India, Durga Puja the employees of both gov- the shape of a community replica of world-famous tained the power of eternity. is considered the main festi- ernment and private organi- festival, celebrated at Puja structures. Soon, he started killing and val for Bengalis. It is a ten- zations, in Kolkata, since the pandals. The construction of Celebrations On The harassing innocent people day carnival in West Bengal, bread-winner of the family the deity of Goddess Durga Main Days Of Puja and set out to win all the the eastern state of India. brings in clothes and fur- and other gods start a cou- The main days of Durga three lokas. The gods in Magnificently created puja bishes for the home, during ple of months prior to the Puja are seventh, eight, ninth swargaloka appealed to pandals are erected at every the festive season. Pre- festival. A place in the north and the tenth day. The festi- Lord Shiva, to find a way to other street of Kolkata, the pooja bargain sales are dis- Kolkata - Kumartuli is fa- val picks up pace on the sixth get rid of the demon. To pro- capital city of West Bengal. played by shops, as they mous for the production of day - Maha Shashti. The tect the world from the Every pooja pandal is unique cash in a lot during the festi- beautiful idols made of clay. long and details rituals of the atrocities of Mahishasura, in its own terms, with beau- val. Every household pre- This is the region, where ex- Puja start on the seventh day. the Trinity of Brahma, tiful patterns that are true pares itself to welcome the pert artisans show their dex- An expert priest is called Vishnu and Shiva united delight to the eyes. A spurt season, with great enthusi- terity of making idols of upon to chant mantras, their powers and created a of fanfare can be sensed all asm. Goddess Durga, the demon shlokas and perform aarti divine female warrior, through the ten days, espe- Pre-Puja Celebrations Mahisasura, Lord Kartik, and offerings at the Puja known as Goddess Durga. cially on the last four days Celebrations of the festi- Lord Ganesha, Goddess pandal. Apart from the ritu- Mahishasura, when he saw of the festival. Bengalis in val start with Mahalaya, the Saraswati and Goddess als, cultural activities such as the divine beauty of God- lent in East India, Daksha, then, she came to be known of powerful demon king the metro city rejoice to their first phase of the waxing Lakshmi, required for the fes- song and dance competi- dess Durga, got mesmerized. the king of the , as Sati). However, she took Ravana, who had abducted heart's content. They con- moon in Aswin. During the tival. tions and games are also or- So fascinated was had a beautiful and virtuous re-birth and again won Shiva her. Those nine nights be- sider the festival as a won- time, about thousands of Construction Of Puja ganized during the last four Mahishasura by Goddess daughter called Uma. She as her groom and peace was came to be known as derful occasion to reconnect people offer prayers to their Pandal days of the festival. Profes- Durga's beauty that he ap- wished to marry Lord Shiva, restored. Navratri and the tenth day, to their family and friends. ancestors at the city's river Puja pandal is the main sional singers are called proached her with the inten- since her childhood. In or- It is believed that since on which Lord Rama killed C M C M The air is filled with festiv- banks. This ritual is referred attraction of Durga Puja. upon to sing bhajans and tion of marriage. The god- der to win over the Lord, she then, Uma comes every year Ravana, came to be called Y K ity, during the season. In the to as 'Tarpan'. The festive Many people are expert at stuti, to praise Goddess dess agreed to marry him, worshipped him and man- with Ganesh, Kartik, Vijayadashmi or Dusshera, Y K following lines, we have pro- mood builds up in the peo- making magnificent Puja Durga. Outside the pandal, but put forth a condition - aged to please him as well. Saraswati and Laxmi and signifying Rama's (good) tri- C M vided information on the cel- ple, when Dhakis (drummers) pandal, (the covered huge the city is illuminated with Mahishasura would have to When Shiva finally came to two of her best friends or umph over Ravana (evil). C M ebrations of Durga Puja in belonging to the country- stage for the Puja), by using display of sparkling and Y K Y K Kolkata. side start gathering near the paper, wood, bamboos, colorful lights. Durga Pooja Celebrations city. The local Puja organiz- clothes and other materials. Educational institutions In Kolkata ers are attracted by the feath- They come up with a number and offices are closed dur- Preparations ered drums played by the of innovative ideas every ing the four main days of The preparations of the drummers. year and cash in a lot of Durga Puja. To put it in sim- Durga Puja Quotes festival commence one or Making Of Idol money by erecting the Puja ple words, it can be said that two months in advance. Puja While the festival was pandals that comprise of Durga Pooja is the greatest bonus (extra money apart celebrated within the families mesmerizing art work. Some festival of Kolkata. Durga Puja Origin Durga Puja finds its ori- Story of Durga Pooja The aim of her miracu- the epic Ramayana, Lord gin in the Hindu mythology. The Emergence of God- lous arrival on earth was to Rama performed Chandi Goddess Durga is regarded dess Durga kill the monster-demon pooja to seek the blessings as the deity of power. She In the Hindu mythology, Mahishasura. After fight- of powerful Goddess entered the earth with the aim Goddess Durga is personi- ing hard, Goddess Durga Durga. In order to worship to kill the demon fied as a beautiful warrior, killed the ferocious Goddess Durga, Lord Rama Mahishasura, who set out to seated upon a lion. Accord- Mahishasura and restored needed 108 blue lotus flow-

Durga Puja is not simply thousand enemies within. Srishti-Shakti (creative - Swami Tejomayananda about celebrations and He is riddled with negative power), preserves through of Chinmaya Mission feasting. The actual carous- thoughts fears, yearnings. Sthiti-Shakti (preservative "Durga Pooja is cel- ing of the Puja is all about These are selfishness, jeal- power), and destroys ebrated in various parts of enlightenment of soul and ousy, meanness, prejudice through Samhara-Shakti India in different styles. But the celebrations of the and hatred ? just to mention (destructive power). Shakti the one basic aim of this cel- goodness over evil. It is but a few. The Sadhak must and Shakta are one; the ebration is to propitiate conquer the world with his ing to the legends, Lord the heaven to the Gods, ers. about the triumph of truth get rid of these lawless vil- power and the one who pos- Shakti, the Goddess in Her tyranny and invincible Brahma, Lord Vishnu and which was previously ac- However, he could man- over false and right over lains within. With Mother sesses the power cannot be aspect as Power, to bestow power. Due to her victory Lord Shiva summoned God- quired by him. Since then, age only with 107. To at- wrong. Durga Puja is about Durga?s kripa, these de- separated; God and Shakti upon man all wealth, auspi- over him, Goddess Durga is dess Durga, an avatar of Ma Ma Durga is invoked for tain the magical number, he sustaining the mass believe structive masters are to be are like fire and heat of fire." ciousness, prosperity, sometimes referred to as Shakti, to save the Devalok protection from the powers decided to offer one of his of emergence of an almighty annihilated. Invoke the - Swami Sivananda knowledge (both sacred Mahishasura Mardini (the and living beings on earth of evil. The triumph of God- eyes, which was lotus- savior whenever evil tries to Mother Terrible to help us "During Navaratri, God- and secular), and all other Goddess who killed from the tyranny of the mon- dess Durga over shaped and blue in color, take over the goodness in annihilate within ourselves dess Durga is invoked first potent powers. Whatever Mahishasura). Durga Pooja ster-demon Mahishasura, as Mahishasura symbolized at the Goddess's feet. Dur- the universe. So, the Puja is all negative forces; all weak- to remove impurities from be the particular or special is celebrated to commemo- neither of the three could the victory of good over ing the time, Goddess much beyond the glamour nesses, - all littleness." the mind. The Goddess request that everyone may rate the victory of good over acquire triumph over the de- the evil. Durga Puja is ob- Durga appeared and satis- and glitter of pandals and - Swami Chinmayananda Lakshmi is invoked to culti- put before the Goddess, the evil. The festival attracts mon. Subsequently, God- served for her victory. Ma fied with his devotion, the grandeur of the celebra- "Durga (Devi) is syn- vate the noble values and whatever boon may be many visitors all over India dess Durga, with the weap- Durga has been worshiped blessed him. After receiv- tions. If you like exploring onymous with Shakti or the qualities. Finally, Saraswati asked of Her, the one thing and foreign tourists to West ons provided to her by the from about 400 AC, or prob- ing the blessings of God- the philosophical aspects of Divine Power that manifests, is invoked for gaining the behind all these is propitia- Bengal, where it is celebrated Gods of the Devalok, took ably earlier than that, to the dess Durga, Lord Rama this festive occasion and sustains and transforms the highest knowledge of the tion, worship and linking with much fanfare and fervor. over the talk of vanquishing present time. She is the de- fought hard and acquired also want to send it to your universe as the one unify- Self. This is the significance oneself with Her. There is All through the ten days, Mahishasura and destroy- ity of power. victory over Ravana. It is friends; you can refer to the ing Force of Existence. of the three sets of three no other aim. This is being the streets in West Bengal ing his invincible strength Durga Puja Legend believed that the blessings wonderful quotes given be- ?Shakti is the very possibil- nights when all these three effected consciously or un- are busy in the celebrations that was acquired by terrific Ma Durga has been of Goddess Durga helped low. ity of the Absolute?s ap- are gained subjectively, and consciously. Everyone is of the pooja. Read on to austerity. mentioned in one of Hindu- Lord Rama to kill Ravana, Durga Pooja Quotations pearing as many, of God?s then there will be blessed with Her loving know about the story of God- Triumph Over ism's greatest epics - rescue his wife and return "Man, the imperfect, the causing this universe. God Vijayadasami, the day of mercy and is protected by dess Durga. Mahishasura Ramayana. According to to Ayodhya. bound, the sorrowful, has a creates this world through true victory." Her." C M C M Y K Y K C M C M Y K Y K 7 Nav Jammu JammuJMC 14 April, 2021 City rappers and team Tangra Blues stir a musical storm Arijit Singh on composing music for ‘Pagglait’ Pagglait's music album looking at for this album? has been singled out for I had a graph of praise for its freshness and Sandhya's emotional jour- depth. What are you hear- ney and that of the other ing? characters in the film. It goes Everyone I have spoken from confusion to an irrita- to has said that they have tion that she's not feeling loved the album, and I feel any grief (on the death of her what they are saying is genu- husband). That photograph ine (laughs). Most people (of her husband's former girl- have really loved the friend, played by Sayani soundscape of the film. I am Gupta) makes her feel some- Over the last few years What similarities did you Peas. Being a Bengali, I like hoping that more and more thing... until then she was rap has been coming of age notice between the rap bat- listening to melodies and people will like it. numb. That's when her emo- on the streets of Calcutta tle and Tangra Blues? their melodies were beautiful. You have said that tions start flowing. There's through hip-hop events and It's this aggression and What did you think about Pagglait was the apt film for conflict, there's also realisa- battles. And the film Tangra idea of battling... in the film the rap battle? you to debut as a composer tion and then there's her de- Blues - which releases on it comes out in a different The reason why because Sandhya's (played cision to strike out. So it's a April 15 - tells the story of a tangent. It's the battle that Smeetstyle won was because by Sanya Malhotra) story of journey of independence. young music-maker Joyee they fight every day to sur- he never got angry, he was self discovery and triumph The film has a well- (played by Madhumita), who vive. So more than the con- very chill. He was concentrat- mirrors your own musical etched graph and I had a escapes the glitz of Mumbai testants battling it out, the ing his energy on thinking. journey... proper brief for every scene, to stay in a posh apartment film focuses on the battle Flame C was equally good, Yes, I did say something I had the opportunity of sang one version of each it worked out. Even before I started work- adjacent to Tangra. She be- that this particular motley but the only difference was that was close to that. When emotional cut points - both song... and we loved every- The song closest to my ing with him, I loved comes fascinated by the per- crew fight in their own lives that he got angry. That's why we sat down to discuss the high and low - and there was thing! Now for the film, we heart? (Pauses) I really don't Pritamda's production values formances of a music band, and the realities that they he lost his chill and his ar- music of the film, my musical an ebb and flow in the dy- had to choose one voice and know. Whenever I create and style of composing. I made solely out of the raw face. ticulation. It's a lesson for journey, however, wasn't the namic of the whole album. everybody we spoke to, something, I try and disso- loved his songs. When I got talents of young slum kids. What do you think of rap everybody, when you're core of the discussion. What We had clear notes of what specifically the director ciate myself from it because the opportunity to work with With time she meets Sanjib as an art form? making a point you need to we discussed was how we are going to do and that's (Umesh Bist), chose all the then I don't lose my perspec- him, I could execute all the Mondal (played by Those of us who were be chill. Otherwise it gives Sandhya evolves, makes her how we worked. We started voices for the album. And tive. My intellect shouldn't experiments and ideas I had Parambrata), the leader of born in the '80s and grew up the person you're arguing own identity and realises locking the pieces and that's that's why we went with mul- be filled with illusion, you in my mind in Pritamda's stu- the band, who eventually in the '90s, our definition of with the edge. that she can make a choice. how the journey went. tiple renditions. know. I don't attach myself dio. I feel it was his studio in changes the course of rap was very different. Be- What are your thoughts All this while, she had been Almost every number in Which was the most chal- to any of my songs. So I can't which a lot of the music in my Joyee's life. cause we grew up with the on your character? leading a life where she had the album has a reprise/ re- lenging number to compose really pick a specific song mind was created. Both of The film depicts the tur- MC Hammers of the world. Ever since we started no choice and no idea of a visited version. Why was it and would it be fair to ask from this album, or any al- them are my inspirations and moil in the lives of the char- Then slowly we got to know working on the film (directed future. And then suddenly, important for you to do that? you to pick a favourite? bum. their ideas and approach to acters, their jubilant musical about the desi rappers, the by Supriyo Sen) five years she finds herself steering her This was very, very im- Trust me, I never com- You have sung exten- music really helped me under- journey against the back- Apache Indians of the world back, I never thought that I own journey. That was portant. Through this album, posed anything, I just sat, sively for composers like stand how to work on the drop of violent gang wars. or even Baba Sehgal was going to play his role. something that was very in- I have tried to introduce had the lyrics and tune in Pritam and A.R. Rahman. music of Pagglait. On March 26, Team Tangra (laughs). Then in the 2000s, Because Sanjay (Mondal), on spirational because in the some new artistes who are mind and it just came to me... Has their influence seeped Will we see a lot more of Blues and a posse of city courtesy Mainak Bhaumik, whom my character is based, cycle of life, we sometimes very good vocalists. We had I prayed that some good into your debut album? Arijit Singh the composer rappers took centre stage at we got to know more. comes from a different world. forget who we are and where five female singers - Neeti music should flow through Absolutely... 100 per now or will singing always Hard Rock Cafe for a show- Hip-hop and rap to- Of course we have taken dif- we are heading. And then Mohan, Himani Kapoor, me, and it did. I am very grate- cent! I have grown up with remain the priority? down of rap battles. Eight gether form a great combi- ferent liberties in making the there is a snap and you real- Meghna Mishra, Chinmayi ful to the Almighty for that. I A.R. Rahman's music. I have Nothing is really a prior- participants took part in the nation but the rap we are lis- story, it's not exactly his life. ise that you have to start Sripada and Jhumpa Mondal just put it all down to a higher learnt so much from him in ity. If I am told to compose rap battle, which included tening to today is more im- But to create a person com- your life on your own. I found - in mind. I wanted to work energy and I am glad people terms of the production of something and I feel I fit best three rounds of quarter fi- promptu and freestyle. I am ing out from the underbelly that very relatable. with them because I really are loving the music. I had music. My inspiration in tak- for it, then I will do it. If I am The film touches upon like their (vocal) textures and absolutely no hand in creat- ing the step to produce my told to sing and if I feel the C M nals, semi-finals and finals. not that familiar with free- of Calcutta... we had to come C M Each of them either rapped a style rapping... I'm more to terms with that world and themes of grief, loss, self- the way they approach their ing this. Everybody who own music has been A.R. song suits my voice, then I Y K Y K capella style or over a beat, used to it going over a beat I have been observing him discovery, eventual triumph music. We sent them all the worked on this project made Rahman. And, of course, will sing. And if I don't fit into and freestyled their way like Black Eyed Peas. I am a and that world for a while and confidence in the face songs, and left it to them to it happen, and I used my while working you have so anything, then I will just C M through the competition. A little older now and I love lis- now and all of that really of all odds.... What was the choose which song they mind and intellect as a musi- many inspirations... you shift practise and enjoy my music C M Y K t2 chat with Param... tening to the Black Eyed helped. mood board that you were wanted to sing. Everybody cian to get it right. Thank God from one to another. (laughs). Y K Don’t let Mumbai Saga be the reason Rana Daggubati: You don't care for your return to theatres where the filmmaker is from Stepping into a theatre Telugu star Rana after a year-long hiatus pro- Daggubati feels the audi- vided us with a giddy expe- ence only cares about the rience that ended exactly at film and not where the per- the 10:23 am mark when the son making the film is com- movie Mumbai Saga actually ing from. Rana is ready to kicked off. release his new trilingual The Sanjay Gupta-di- biggie "Haathi Mere Saathi". rected 135-minute saga is The film is scheduled to ar- testosterone sealed and rive in theatres on March 26, served in a bottle, failing the in Hindi, Telugu and Tamil Bechdel test and sanity test languages. in one flourishing swish of Although primarily the camera. Supposedly focussed on Telugu films so based on true incidents, far, Rana has also made sig- Mumbai Saga narrates the nificant impact in Hindi and tale of a God-loving vegeta- Tamil film industries from ble seller, Amartya (John early on in his career. Grand- Abraham) who becomes the son of Dadasaheb Phalke next don of Mumbai, aided Award-recipient late pro- by Bhau (Mahesh ducer D. Ramanaidu, he Manjrekar) whose character firmly believes the art of cin- is loosely based on a certain ema ultimately unites across member of great political languages. clout in Mumbai. The local "It is always the audi- goon lord who seems to be ence. They always want new the art of filmmaking." clear that is not how a jungle controlling the area from the stuff. When you buy a ticket Rana's role as the antago- man looks (refers to his confines of a jail, Gaitonde and get into the theatre, you nist Bhallal Dev in the Bhallal Dev physique). From (Amole Gupte), needs to be don't really care where the "Baahubali" franchise was shedding weight to growing uprooted and who could be filmmaker is coming from. lauded all over. While many beard, I kept doing that for a better pawn in this game You just care about the film. remember him as the beefed- three to four months. Then than a red tilak-sporting, I think the internet and the up ruthless king from the for the next 10 to 15 days we macho Amartya? press has also broken lan- "Baahubali" films, Rana will spend time on sets, defining Amartya's significant guage barriers in a big way. soon be seen playing how Bandev was and how other, Seema (Kajal older brother out in a time of away the little bit of sense left life takes off) and face palm If one was to take away The audience won't care Bandev in "Haathi Mere he behaved," says Rana. Aggarwal) finds immense distress. Halfway through in it. your way out of the theatre. the crudely-shot fight se- whether "Avengers" is in Saathi". Bandev is a man "We started creating joy and pride in watching the movie, five seconds be- One would think that the The pandemic had us glued quences using a wide-angle Hindi, in Telugu films or in who lives in the jungle and grammar for him, which was her beau chop off a hand of fore the interval, we catch a pandemic and the subse- to our screens gorging on camera lens and slow-motion any other language," he has dedicated his life to pro- very different from what so- a goon and beat people to a glimpse of inspector Vijay quent lockdown that had the crime stories from the under- button, there won't be any- tells IANS. tecting the eco-system. ciety would have. He didn't pulp, encouraging his ad- Savarkar (Emraan Hashmi) shoot of the film paused for belly of cities and towns like thing left in Mumbai Saga. The actor adds: "I know "Haathi Mere Saathi" re- speak to people for a long vent into the world of crime. who is out for Amartya's life a while would lend certain Sacred Games and Mirzapur It's safe to say that this a little bit for history because leases as "Kaadan" in Tamil time. He is a very knowledge- His Achilles' heel happens of course, not because duty depth to writers but that too where attention to details movie will not be the 'wel- of my grandfather. There was and "Aranya" in Telugu. able man but when you have to be his younger brother demands so and instead is an unfair expectation to and the craft of each charac- come back to the theatres' a time when all films, be it Talking about the Prabu disconnect with people you Arjun (Prateik Babbar) who fuelled by 10-crore prize have, it turned out. Prepare ter had us involved in the extravaganza that we'd se- Hindi, Telugu or Tamil, were Solomon directorial, the ac- behave differently. Prabu is shadowed from all the vio- money offered by a grieving to hear gems like "Tune beta plot. So now when we see a cretly hoped for it to be. In- shot out of Chennai. The in- tor says he underwent dras- detailed that out for me. The lence ensuing in his older wife of an industrialist who nahin baap paida kiya hain" freshly-pressed linen shirt stead, it will make you want dustries there never had a tic transformation physically first schedule I shot was brother's world by being is murdered in the very first (You haven't birthed a son, on the protagonist stuck in to crawl back into your cov- difference except for talent and psychologically to play only with the animals in the shipped off to a boarding scene of the film. but a father) and "Kismat gari jail, the night after an epic ers with your laptop cradled changing. There was not the character, who is cut off wild. So, it took me almost 20 school and later London. The plot vaguely makes ke gear jaisa hota hai. Time fight, it strikes discord in- in your arms, ready to hiber- much difference. Art really from regular human interac- to 25 days to get into the However, blood is thicker sense but the overpowering pe badal li toh zindagi ki side. We have upped our nate for another year. And if unites. Whether you are a tion. mode. So, that really defined than the water of the Thames dialogues and the fight se- speed badh jati hai" (Fortune game , why must your wish to step out still director or an actor, you "When this film was of- and designed who I was and and our young lad is back to quence that bombard you at is like gears in your car. If you continue to serve us persists, don't complain that don't really have a language fered to me, I had just done how I looked in the film," he pick up arms and help his 10-second intervals will take you change it in time, your drivel? we didn't warn you. for this craft. It's ultimately 'Baahubali'. Prabu was very sums up. C M C M Y K Y K C M C M Y K Y K 8 Nav Jammu JammuJMC 14 April, 2021 DDC Rajouri listens to people’s issues in forward areas of border block Doongi Celebrates Baisakhi with army personnel NJNS the construction of build- kers in the district by the passed on to the con- ficials. He greeted them Jammu, Apr 13 : Dis- ing for Kendriya end of April this year. He cerned authorities for im- on the occasion of Rajouri trict Development Com- Vidyalaya, up-gradation also said that after the mediately executing the Day and Baishakhi. He missioner Rajouri, Rajesh of Middle School at Basali completion of work on work on the roads which also applauded their Com- K Shavan today visited mitment and valour in far-flung border areas of guarding the borders. He Doongi block including celebrated Baisakhi with Ponthal, Thathayali, 8-SIKH battalion and had Basali, Nambla, Manayala a langer with the army and Veervadashvar and personnel. met with several public The DM also took a re- deputations to take the view of the border secu- first-hand appraisal of the rity apparatus and ap- grievances of their areas. pealed to the public to ex- The DDC was accompa- tend full support and co- nied by the BDC Chairper- operation to the units de- Rehari-based Honda agency employees protesting against misconduct of son Doongi, Raiz ployed. He appreciated an employee by a policeman. Chowdhury; Tehsildar the role of the Army in Rajouri, Mohd Rafeeq; facilitating the local Block Development Officer populace of the border DDC Rajouri inspects major dev projects in Doongi, Sarpanch area in generating aware- Thathayali, Shamim ness about covid protocols. NJNS rected PWD to work in dou- work on the new SDH Akhter and the public in The DDC also inspected Jammu, Apr 13 : Dis- ble shifts to complete the building being executed large numbers were the 72 Kanal proposed site trict Development Com- work within the shortest by the PWD. present on the occasions. to High School besides these bunkers, a proposal require minor repair and at village Manayala for missioner Rajouri, Rajesh possible time so that the The DDC informed that The people apprised the other related issues. for sanctioning additional preparation of the DPRs construction of Kendriya K Shavan visited sufferings of the students the work on the project is DDC about several issues Speaking on the occa- bunkers shall be sent to for the major works. Vidyalaya Doongi. He also Sunderbani sub division are mitigated. He also di- withheld due to a shortage and demands of their ar- sion, the DDC greeted the the concerned authorities Regarding the scar- visited Veervadashvar and inspected progress of rected to maintain quality of funds and the same eas including augmenta- public on Baisakhi and for approval. city of water, the DDC said Temple at Doongi and work on development while executing the work would be resumed once tion of water and power said that the District Ad- Regarding the start of that as many as 264 prayed for the peace, har- projects, including on the project. the funds are available. supply, macadamization ministration Rajouri is work on the GDC Building projects have been ap- mony and wellbeing of the upcoming Government The DDC also inspected The DDC also visited and repair and renovation committed to provide all at Doongi, he said that the proved at an estimated publi c. Degree College building the beautification work of the cafeteria of the Tour- of roads, better health the basic facilities to the work on the project would cost of Rs 1240 crore un- The people of the block there. the Sunderbani Chowk. ism Department at care services, sanctioning border residents to miti- be started soon after re- der Jal Jeevan Mission to welcomed the efforts of The DDC was accompa- He directed the concerned Chingus and asked the of additional border bun- gate their problems. ceiving the administra- provide tap water to every the District Administra- nied by the Additional to complete the work in concerned to maintain kers, the start of work on About the construction tive approval, which is household in the district. tion and taking care of the Deputy Commissioner stipulated time. The work cleanliness and sanitation Government Degree Col- of the border bunkers, the pe nding. Meanwhile, the DM also developmental needs of Sunderbani, Vinod Kumar includes widening and in the Cafeteria. He in- lege building at Doongi, DDC informed that the ex- About the issues of paid a visit to the 86th the border belts and ap- Behnal and Assistant Ex- beautification of the formed that several sanctioning of water sup- ecuting agencies have road connectivity, the Sikh Battalion at Doongi pealed for continuing the ecutive Engineer PWD Chowk- the first contact projects on which the work ply scheme at Basali, iden- been directed to complete DDC informed that in- and held interaction with same to mitigate their Nowshera, Tilak Raj. point with the town. was held up due to some tification of suitable site for the work on all the bun- structions have been the army officers and of- sufferings. The PWD Assistant Ex- The DDC also visited reasons have been re- ecutive Engineer in- Sub District Hospital started. He said the Dis- formed that the project Sunderbani and inspected trict Administration JK Bank bolsters its network has been approved at an the Medicare services be- Rajouri is making every Advisor Khan celebrates Navratra, Baisakhi Festivals estimated cost of Rs. 18.58 ing provided to the com- effort to ensure that the crore and the work was mon masses. The public work on the vital projects Pays obeisance at Mata Zeastha Devi Temple, Chati enroute SMVDSB going smoothly. apprised the DDC that is completed within the set Padshahi Srinagar NJNS three business units- The DDC expressed his there is a huge rush of peo- deadlines to provide nec- satisfaction over the ple in the OPD ward and essary benefits to the com- NJNS renovation of Sheetalnath ticipated in the program Jammu, Apr 13 : In Niharika, Adhkuwari & progress of work. He di- demanded completing mon masses. Srinagar, Apr 13 : Mandir will be taken up with great enthusiasm order to facilitate devotees Vaishno Devi Bhawan-and Advisor to Lieutenant Gov- soon on heritage lines. Spe- and religious gaiety. visiting the Shri Mata nine ATMs on the track ernor, Farooq Khan today cial attraction of the func- Later on the Advisor vis- Vaishno Devi Shrine across enroute to the Shrine from celebrated the Navratra the length and breadth of Katra. Kashmiri Samaaj pledges to celebrate next “Navreh” in Kashmir and Baisakhi festivals here the country on eve of Hailing J&K Bank for at Srinagar with Hindu Navaratri Festival, providing customer NJNS on the chest of then Sultan huge number of and Sikh brethren respec- Jammu and Kashmir Bank friendly banking services Jammu, Apr 13 : Zainul-u- Abdin. youngesters participated tively. On the occasion the today established a special to the people round the Kashmiri Displaced Com- Vaidacharya Shirya Bhat and reaffirmed their re- Advisor visited the shrine facility for fresh cash cur- year and setting up special munity pledges to celebrate refused to take any reward solve to work for peace, tran- of Mata Zeastha Devi rency and note exchange. facilities besides strength- next “Navreh” in Kashmir for himself or his family in- quillity and rehabilitation of Mandir situated at the foot- The special counter, set up ening banking infrastruc- in presence of J&K BJP Presi- stead he asked the Sultan to the Displaced Community hills of picturesque by Business Unit Shri Mata ture along the pilgrim cir- dent Ravinder Raina at the stop persecution of minority back in Kashmir valley. C M Zabarwan. The Advisor Vaishno Devi Shrine cuit across the UTs of J&K, banks of sacred river of Hindu Community, abolish Ravinder Raina led the C M was accompanied by Mayor Bhawan (SMVDSB), was in- Ladakh and beyond, CEO Jammu, “Surya Putri Jazia Tax, stop cow slaugh- procession from the shrine Y K Srinagar, Junaid Azim augurated jointly by Smt. SMVDB said, "J&K Bank has Tawi”. ter and permit reconstruc- site to Banks of River Tawi Y K Mattoo, DDC Chairman Anu Radha wife of CEO always played a proactive BJP President Ravinder tion of temples. Trans- and in his brief address ap- Malik Aftab, Rajesh Gupta SMDVB Romesh Kumar and role in providing basic Raina today participated in formed Sultan granted preciated the efforts of the C M C M and Dr. Kamal Suri. Smt. Manju Chhibber wife banking facilities to the peo- the ‘Sankalap Diwas’ organ- these demands and is known community to preserve Y K Speaking on the occasion of Bank's Chairman and ple and special facilities like ised by Mata Bhaderkali thereafter as Budshah. civilizational and tradi- Y K Advisor Khan extended Managing Director R K cash availability through Asthapan Trust at Thalwal Second Day was dedi- tional ethos of Kashmir. He heartiest congratulations to Chhibber. Both CEO special counters and ATMs Mandal Jammu. He was ac- cated to reaffirming the was particularly happy the entire community of SMVDSB and bank's CMD to the pilgrims visiting Shri companied by former MLC community Resolution to over the participation of Kashmiri Pandits across the were present on the occa- Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine and BJP Spokesperson return to the land of its youngsters. He also reas- globe on ‘Navreh’ and sion. Zonal Head Jammu which has, over the years, Girdhari Lal Raina. Re- proud ancestors. Reaffirma- sured the community of the wished for their peace, North-II Udhampur Anokh resulted in smooth conduct nowned Jyotishacharya tion of resolve , the continued support in their progress and prosperity. tion was famous Singer ited the Gurudwara Chatti Singh, SDM Katra Naresh of the pilgrimage. We all ShivPrasad Raina was also ‘Sankalap Diwas’ was done fight for Justice, Oath of af- While releasing the New Sonali Dogra who had come Padshahi Rainawari and Kumar, Tehsildar Dhuni pray that J&K Bank contin- present. Sanakalp Diwas is by taking oath by every firmation was administered year's Sapt Reshi calendar from Jammu to perform on took part in the celebra- Chand and various officials ues its march towards pros- the part of three Day family at the time of by Girdhari Lal Raina. he highlighted the role and this auspicious occasion. She tions of Baisakhi festival from the Bank were also in perity which eventually Navreh Mahotsava being BrahmaMahurat when tra- President Sh. Ravinder contribution of Kashmiri enthralled the audience there. He prayed for peace attendance in the inaugu- benefits people of the celebrated by Kashmiri ditionally Kashmir Hindus Raina also participated in Pandits to the religious ethos with her melodious devo- and prosperity of the peo- ral function that saw par- region."Expressing grati- Pandit community start the new year with the the samoohik Aarti and had of the nation. tional songs. Pertinent to ple of Union Territory and ticipants perform Pooja to tude to CEO SMVDB for his throughout the world. Day Darshan of a specially pre- Prasad. Chairman and Mayor Srinagar while mention here that the wished that the new year mark the beginning of holy encouraging words, the one of the Navreh pared Thali.The pro- General Secretary of Mata greeting the KPs assured function was organised by would be free from all the Navaratri Festival. Bank’s CMD asserted that Mahotsava was observed as gramme at Thalwal on the Bhaderkali Trust Dileep them that he will provide Vishva Kashmiri Samaj worries and ailments. He Notably, in addition to J&K Bank takes pride in ShriyaBhatTyagDiwas in banks of Surya Putri Tawi Pandita and Ashok Kaw and all the logistic support to the and anchored by Kiran prayed for good health, hy- the latest facility, J&K Bank providing easily accessible memory of 15th century was a collective oath taking prominent members Samaj for its activities here. Wattal the convener of giene, happiness and de- has a full-fledged banking banking facilities across the Vaidachary of Kashmir ceremony. A large number Chand ji Kaw, Vijay Kumar He said that as announced the Samaj. 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Bakshi Nagar 2543557 Parade 2542289 State Circuit House 25404673-75 C M C M Y K Y K C M C M Y K Y K 9 Nav Jammu JammuJMC 14 April, 2021 Coforge to acquire controlling Gold prices jump for seventh successive day stake in SLK Global to Rs 46,545/10 gm; silver gains Rs 247 a kg New Delhi : Coforge Limited, a leading global IT New Delhi : Gold prices week will keep an eye on the solutions firm, announced rose for the seventh straight inflation data expected from on April 12 that it has signed day by 99 at Rs 46,545 per 10 major economies. definitive agreements to ac- gram on weaker rupee and The US dollar trades quire a controlling interest in surging coronavirus cases slightly weaker at 92.09, or SLK Global Solutions Private globally. The yellow metal down 0.07 percent against a Ltd, a business process was steady in the interna- basket of six rival currencies transformation enterprise tional market on firm US after dropping 0.9 percent offering BPM and digital so- Treasury yields and continu- last week. lutions for the financial serv- ing ETF outflows. The US 10 year treasury ices industry. ted a base volume over five Bank shall be a Top 5 client The precious metal rose yields trade firm at 1.66 per- Coforge shall initially ac- years starting FY22. of the firm and as our valued by Rs 1,527 or 3.40 percent cent, up 3 basis points in the quire 60 percent stake in SLK SLK Global, the press re- JV partner we look forward last week in the domestic evening session. Global, with SLK Global's lease added, has deep do- to creating a deep and mutu- market, while on the MCX it Gold holdings in SPDR founders completely exiting, main expertise in the bank- ally rewarding partnership surged Rs 1,825 or 4.08 per- Gold Trust, the world's larg- the company said in a press ing and insurance segments with them in the years to cent in the same period. est gold-backed exchange- release. in . come," Coforge CEO Sudhir The rate of 10 gram 22- traded fund remained un- "Fifth Third Bank's stake SLK Global reported con- Singh said. carat gold in Mumbai was Rs changed at 1026.07 tonnes, Jigar Trivedi, Research Ana- Silver prices jumped by Securities in the company will be re- solidated revenue of $62 mil- "We expect very strong 42,635 plus 3 percent GST, the lowest since April 2020. lyst- Commodities Funda- Rs 247 to Rs 67,177 per kg Gold prices witnessed duced to 40 percent and lion during FY20 and is ex- business synergies to be while 24-carat 10 gram was Spot gold fell by $4.27 to mental, Anand Rathi Shares from its closing on April 9. some profit booking with shall continue at that level pected to report consoli- generated through this Rs 46,545 plus GST. The 18- $1,739.67 an ounce at 1257 & Stock Brokers. In the futures market, the dollar gain as traders and in- for the next 2 years. Coforge dated revenue of $73 million transaction. This differenti- carat gold quoted at Rs GMT in London trading. "COMEX gold trades gold rate touched an vestors overcome the will acquire an additional 20 during FY21, representing a ated, high growth, margin 34,909 plus GST in the retail MCX Bulldesk increased marginally lower near $1742/ intraday high of Rs 46,777 dovish stance from FED. percent stake from Fifth growth of about 15 percent accretive business further market. 16 points or 0.11 percent, at oz. Gold retreated after fail- and an intraday low of Rs Gold prices earlier were sup- Third Bank after the comple- despite the impact of Covid- strengthens our position in Bullion prices are sup- 14,572 at 18:28. The index ing to sustain above $1750/ 46,508 on the Multi-Com- ported by ease in US bond tion of 2 years," it added. 19. the North America Financial ported by rupee deprecia- tracks the real-time perform- oz level. Weighing on the modity Exchange (MCX). yields and weaker dollar on The transaction is being "The business has regis- Services Industry and our tion against the dollar. Surg- ance of MCX Gold and MCX gold price is a pause in the For the June series, the yel- higher inflation concerns. funded by Coforge with a tered a three year revenue BPM business," he added. ing covid cases in India and Silver futures. US dollar's recent slide as a low metal touched a low of We expect gold prices to combination of internal ac- CAGR of over 17 percent. It Jude Schramm, Executive RBI's accommodative stance "MCX gold finished the bigger than expected rise in Rs 44,108 and a high of Rs trade sideways to down for cruals and external borrow- is a highly profitable busi- Vice President and Chief In- has pulled the Indian rupee week on a high note al- US producer price rekindled 51,924. the day with COMEX spot ings, the official release ness and will be EBITDA formation Officer, Fifth Third to the lowest level since though on Friday the bullion inflation and interest rate Gold futures for June de- gold support lies at $1,730 noted. margin accretive to Bank, said the company is August 2020. dropped by half a percent on hike expectations. ETF out- livery gained Rs 37, or 0.08 and resistance at $1,760. "Post-closing, the key Coforge," the press release looking forward to extend Speculators raised their account of profit booking, flows also show continuing percent, at Rs 46,630 per 10 MCX Gold June support lies management personnel, ex- added. "with our new partners the bullish position in COMEX still closed the week with exodus by investors. gram in evening trade on a at Rs 46,400 and resistance cluding the founder-pro- "We are very excited to long-term relationship we gold and silver contracts by nearly 2.6% gains. MCX Sil- "However, supporting business turnover of 11,815 lies at Rs 46,900. moter, will stay on and con- welcome SLK Global and its have enjoyed with SLK Glo- 26,943 contracts to 77,406 ver too witnessed an almost price is rising virus cases and lots. The same for August Kshitij Purohit, Product tribute to its continued over 7,000 employees into bal for the past 15 years". and by 3,648 contracts to same trend as it finished with Fed's insistence on continu- rose Rs 60, or 0.13 percent, Manager, Currency & Com- growth," it further stated. the Coforge family. We are "We remain committed to 24,884 respectively in the slightly less than 3% appre- ing with accommodative at Rs 46,840 on a business modities, CapitalVia Global As part of the transac- equally excited and commit- our BPM strategy and the week to April 6, US CFTC ciation. monetary policy. Gold has turnover of 1,645 lots. Research Limited tion, Fifth Third Bank has ted to the new partnership expanded automation capa- data showed. "Major reasons behind come off recent highs and The value of June and International gold is committed to remaining a and client relationship that bilities afforded by an IT so- US Federal Reserve Chief the rally in the week gone by may see some extended August's contracts traded trading in a marginal side- significant customer of SLK we have now formed with lutions provider of Coforge's Jerome Powell said that the were the dollar index which losses provided the US dol- so far is Rs 2,549.15 crore and ways and bearish trend. Global and has also commit- Fifth Third Bank. Fifth Third caliber," he added. US economy is at "inflection drifted lower by nearly 1%, lar index recovers", said Rs 75.89 crore, respectively. Prices are sustaining below point" with expectations that weaker bond yields and also Ravindra Rao, VP- Head Similarly, Gold Mini con- 50-SMA after testing growth and hiring will pick Feds dovish minutes. The Commodity Research at tract for May edged up Rs $1,755-1,760 levels in the India will come out of COVID crisis with up speed in the months bearish trend in industrial Kotak Securities. 31, or 0.07 percent at Rs previous week. On the do- flying colours : Deloitte CEO Punit Renjen ahead, but also risks if a metals dragged down silver. The gold/silver ratio cur- 46,375 on a business turno- mestic front, we may expect hasty reopening leads to a In the absence of any major rently stands at 69.28 to 1, ver of 18,683 lots. prices to continue to trade Washington : India will out of this pandemic grow- billion people aspiring to continued increase in economic data, we expect which means the number of Trading Strategy in a choppy manner and re- come out of the COVID-19 ing at the fastest rate;… defi- come out and be in the mid- coronavirus cases. bullion to fall further amid a silver ounces required to Tapan Patel, Senior Ana- sist below Rs 47,000 levels crisis that has impacted the nitely the fastest large dle class or above, India has Market participants this rebound in the US dollar", buy one ounce of gold. lyst (Commodities), HDFC during the evening session. entire world with flying col- economy," he said. that in droves. Then it looks C M C M ours, Deloitte CEO Punit "I think the recovery is at the core comparative ad- Y K Renjen has said, asserting going to be very strong. The vantage. India's comparative Silver futures trade flat on Crude oil futures surge 1.65% to Rs 4,507/ Y K that the 21st century is "In- fundamentals (of Indian advantage of highly talented weak global cues; rupee barrel; Brent trades near $64 C M dia's century". economy) are there and I'm individuals is second to C M Renjen said the Indian very bullish as is Deloitte on none," he said. New Delhi : Crude oil fu- Y K depreciation cap downside Y K government has performed India," said Renjen, also a Deloitte, which provides tures climbed to Rs 4,507 per well in addressing the chal- member of the Deloitte Glo- industry-leading audit, con- New Delhi : Silver prices and resistances for the rest barrel on April 12 as partici- lenges posed by the COVID- bal Board of Directors. sulting, tax and advisory were steady at Rs 67,026 per of the session." pants increased their long 19 pandemic. This was a very unpre- services to many of the kg on April 12 as participants Technically, MCX Silver positions as seen by the "This is India's century dictable virus. India is a world's most admired increased their long posi- May resistances remain at open interest. Crude oil brands, operates in more tions as seen by the open Rs 67,800 and Rs 69,000. surged on hopes of recov- than 150 countries, with ap- interest. The precious metal Supports remain at Rs ery in fuel demand as the proximately 300,000 profes- rose 2.91 percent last week 66,200-65300. pace of COVID vaccination sionals. It has 50,000 indi- on the MCX. In the futures market, sil- accelerated. Further, weak- viduals in India at various However, the silver ver for May delivery ness in the dollar also sup- centers. downside was capped as In- touched an intraday high of ported the commodity; how- "I've committed that over dian rupee continued to de- Rs 67,115 and a low of Rs ever, the surging the next few years, we will preciate against the US dol- 66,632 per kg on the MCX. coronavirus cases globally hire 75,000 additional indi- lar. So far in the current series, capped the upside. viduals. And the reason The white metal traded in the precious metal has Crude oil ended last week why Deloitte as an entity is the positive territory after a touched a low of Rs 59,826 with a loss of Rs 80 or 1.77 looking at India, is because gap-down start despite sub- and a high of Rs 75,501. percent on the domestic the talent that exists in In- dued global cues. Silver delivery for the bourse. per barrel. Crude oil remains touched a low of Rs 4,102 dia. With all of that, I believe The precious metal has May contract increased Rs The energy commodity range-bound as support and a high of Rs 4,985. that all the makings are there been trading higher than 5, 43, or 0.06 percent to Rs traded firm after a gap-up from optimism about the US Crude oil delivery for for this to be India century," 20, 100 and 200 days' mov- 67,026 per kg at 15:23 hours start in the afternoon ses- and global economy, a de- April gained Rs 73, or 1.65 he said. ing averages but lower than with a business turnover of sion, tracking the positive cline in US crude oil stocks percent, to Rs 4,507 per bar- Renjen said India needs the 50-day moving average 9,539 lots. The same for the global trend. and general strength in the rel at 16:19 hours IST with a and I'm convinced about it," country of 1.3 billion people to ensure that the means of on the daily chart. The Rela- July contract gained Rs 88, The black gold has been US equity market is coun- business turnover of 9,761 the 60-year-old prominent and there are communities in doing business in the coun- tive Strength Index (RSI) is or 0.13 percent, to Rs 68,140 trading higher than 5, 20, 50, tered by rising virus cases, lots. Indian-American business India like Dharavi in Mumbai try are open, that there is an at 54.29 which indicates posi- per kg with a turnover of 843 100 and 200 days' moving the prospect of higher sup- Crude oil delivery for leader told PTI in an inter- that are highly congested attraction for foreign invest- tive momentum in prices. lots. averages on the daily chart. ply from OPEC and a jump in May edged higher by Rs 67, view. areas, which are really prime ment coming to India to in- Silver holdings in iShares The value of May and The momentum indicator US crude oil rig count to or 1.51 percent to Rs 4,518 "I am certainly a little bi- areas for the virus to spread, vest in sectors that are im- ETF were unchanged for the July's contracts traded so far Relative Strength Index (RSI) April 2020 highs. Crude may per barrel with a business ased given my (Indian) her- he said. portant not only for India but fourth day at 17,880.11 is Rs 780.15 crore and Rs is at 53.03, indicating posi- remain choppy amid mixed volume of 852 lots. itage but I'm actually con- "Given all of those con- also for India being the base tonnes. The fund NAV is 18.94 crore, respectively. tive momentum in prices. factors; however, general The value of April and vinced that this is India's ditions, I believe that the In- to serve the rest of the world. trading at a premium of 0.03 Similarly, the Silver Mini Crude oil speculators cut bias may be on the downside May's contracts traded so century because of just the dian economy, the Indian India dominates in terms percent. contract for April was mar- their net long US crude fu- owing to rising virus cases far is Rs 1,916.96 crore and raw talent that exists in In- people have weathered this of vaccine production and The US dollar index ginally up Rs 69, or 0.10 per- tures and options positions and the prospect of higher Rs 84.15 crore, respectively. dia, the number of people as well as they possibly there is no reason why the traded slightly weaker at cent at Rs 67,090 on a busi- by 18,604 contracts to supply", said Ravindra Rao, Trading Strategy that comprise India, the could," he said, adding that, country cannot be the phar- 92.11, down 0.05 percent in ness turnover of 12,112 lots. 375,436 in the week to April VP- Head Commodity Re- Tapan Patel- Senior Ana- democratic tradition that has however, there have been maceutical engine for the rest the afternoon trade against "Silver markets have 6, the US CFTC data search at Kotak Securities. lyst (Commodities), HDFC been around for 75 years," difficult times but that is not of the world. India dominates the major cross. gone back and forth during showed. Also read: MCX Crude oil Securities he said. just unique to India. in technology some iconic The spot gold/silver ra- the week, testing $25 level The number of rigs drill- falls 1.77% to Rs 4,432/bar- Crude oil prices got some Observing that the pan- "It has been very difficult Indian companies that really tio currently stands at 69.10 and showing signs of stabil- ing crude oil in the US re- rel this week; expert sug- support from the dollar de- demic impacted everyone, here in the United States. It's operate globally. There's no to 1 indicating that gold has ity. The candlestick was not mained unchanged at 337 gests buy for a target of Rs cline while lower demand Renjen said the pandemic been difficult in Western reason why that can't be ex- outperformed silver. necessarily the most impres- rigs for the week to April 9, 4,500 concerns on rising COVID impacted India very hard, countries. I'm confident and panded, he said. MCX Bulldesk soared 27 sive one if taken by itself. The the highest since April 2020, West Texas Intermediate cases across the world. The given the lockdown that the optimistic there with the "And why some of the points or 0.15 percent, at hammer that formed during said Baker Hughes in a (WTI) crude was up 1.13 per- US Fed chairman Powell said government had to put in vaccines in place, some of new things that have come 14,578 at 15:18. The index the previous week to bounce weekly report. cent to $59.99 per barrel, that the economy is at an "in- place, given the size of the the learnings that we've had out of the pandemic, the sil- tracks the real-time perform- from the 50 weeks EMA was Market participants are while Brent crude, the Lon- flection point" with stronger population and what the vi- in the last year that we can ver linings that have come ance of MCX Gold and MCX a good sign and the fact that also nervous about the on- don-based international growth and hiring ahead rus potentially could do to actually see a light at the end out of the pandemic - Silver futures. we continue to follow- going talks between Iran and benchmark rose 1.25 percent thanks to the COVID-19 vac- India. The Rohtak-born In- of the tunnel," Renjen said. digitization, cloud, the tech- Sriram Iyer, Senior Re- through is also another good world powers to revive a to $63.74 per barrel. cine rollout and powerful dian-American CEO, who When asked about the nology-enabled secular search at Reliance Securities sign", said Kshitij Purohit, 2015 nuclear deal, which MCX iCOMDEX Crude policy support. The Fed has been heading Deloitte foreign direct investment in growth - why India can't said, "International silver Product Manager, Currency would set the stage for the Oil Index increased 71.66 comments have lent some since 2015, described as "re- India, he said the foreign in- drive those areas? I think this prices are also trading mar- & Commodities, CapitalVia Persian Gulf to increase sup- points, or 1.44 percent, at support to the oil prices. markable" a recent report vestors look at a number of is a great opportunity," he ginally in the red this Mon- Global Research Limited. ply. 5,054.88 at 16:18 hours. Crude oil prices are ex- from the International Mon- parameters. said. day early afternoon trade. He said silver has a Renewed lockdowns in In the futures market, pected to trade sideways to etary Fund which projected "First that look at stable Renjen was born and Technically, LBMA Silver downside at Rs 66,000 lev- some parts of the world and crude oil for April delivery higher for the day with re- 12.5 per cent growth rate for governance. India certainly raised in India. He moved to Spot supports remain at els, while resistance is at Rs problems with vaccination touched an intraday high of sistance at $61 and support the country. has that. They look at demo- the United States after re- $24.90 and $24.20. 68,200 levels. At 0959 (GMT), could threaten the oil de- Rs 4,521 and an intraday low at $58 per barrel. MCX Crude "Nobody can say with cratic traditions in the rule of ceiving a Rotary Foundation Resistances remain at $25.75 the precious metal fell 0.33 mand picture. of Rs 4,403 per barrel on oil April has support at Rs precision, but I really believe law. India has that. They look Scholarship to Willamette and $26.20. Markets could percent quoting at $25.24 an "NYMEX crude trades MCX. So far in the current 4,380 and resistance at Rs that India is going to come at a large consumer base. 1.3 University. trade within the supports ounce in New York. marginally higher near $59.4 series, black gold has 4,510. C M C M Y K Y K C M C M Y K Y K NJNS 10 Nav Jammu JammuJMC 14 April, 2021 Inspector Raj prevailing in J&K : Harsh Dev SSP appreciates Poonch Gianeshwar: A writer, Engineering NJNS inconvenience to the pub- quired for PMGSY roads, Mr. Jammu, Apr 13 : lic. "While the PHE Deptt Singh sought early pay- U-19 team for Zonal trophy "With the political leader- now renamed as 'Jal Shakti' ment of compensation. He by profession; who played Cricket NJNS endeavours under CAP. Ear- ship having been discred- Deptt had covered all such regretted that despite a Jammu, Apr 13 : The lier, the selection process of NJNS While growing up un- boarded the bus, the ited and rendered irrelevant villages under Water Sup- lapse of 4-6 years, the District Police Chief, Pooch, the team was done under Jammu, Apr 13 : Of- der the influence of such Tehsildar who was sitting in the new set up in J&K, the ply Schemes (WSS) in pa- claims of the affected farm- Vinod Sharma facilitated the supervision of DYSP DAR ten we put efforts into siblings, Gianeshwar did in the front offered his seat common man was made to pers and its official records, ers had not been settled the Poonch team for winning Poonch, Sachin Gupta. something without realiz- experiment with things to Prof Jaidev Baru out of with the officers concerned the Zonal level under-19 In the meantime, the ing that destiny has a dif- and finally found his way. respect. The bus was at- in-explicably sitting over boys cricket tournament cricket fraternity of Poonch ferent course of plan for Gianeshwar himself was tacked by the kabalis, the funds so released by the which held under the ban- thanked SSP for extending us. Same happened with an extraordinary crick- tribal fanatics on its way centre at the time of sanc- ner of J&K Police at KCSC young cricketers an oppor- Gianeshwar Sharma, who back. They aimed for the tion and delaying and deny- grounds.He appreciated the tunity to play and perform. for a major part of his driver but the bullet ing the same with ulterior support staff and selection Among others present early life was doing every- missed its aim and hit Prof motives. Likewise several ir- committee of the team for were Nirdosh Kumar (Man- thing but writing poetry Jaidev in the head. It regularities had been re- raising the competitive side ager Sports Stadium), or stories. Surprisingly he ended his life cycle there ported in the preparation of which won the Divisional Pawan Kumar , Pervaiz is known for the same to- and then. lists of BPL and APL lists but level competition at Afridi (chairman EHSAAS day nationwide and cel- Remembering his fa- regretfully of no avail, la- Jammu. The SSP, while in- Foundation Poonch), Majid ebrated especially for his ther, he says, "I was very mented Mr. Singh. teracting with the team and Dar (PEM), Zafar Shah, contribution to children small when this hap- Accusing the present re- the support staff, assured all Imran Shah, Talit Wasim literature in Dogri lan- pened, I don't remember gime of restoring to coercion cooperation in their future and Ramanjot Singh. guage among other seeing him. I have memo- and intimidation to silence things. He has bagged two ries of him from the peo- those questioning the crimi- Sahitya Akademi awards ple around me." His father bear the brunt of dictatorial the ground reality was in nal negligence of concerned and is an active member was a distinguished acad- policies of the current re- complete contrast of the authorities, Mr. Singh said Ajay elected president of of the Dogri Sanstha cur- emician of his time, with gime. The policy makers govt claims. It was shocking that common people were rently also serving as the eter. He remembers an double masters in Hindi having hardly any connect that the concerned authori- not even allowed to exercise Vice President of the instance when he was rep- and Sanskrit. He used to with the general masses, the ties had shown around Rs. their fundamental rights of Jammu Kickboxing body Sanstha. He is a retired resenting J&K state in work as Chief Translator sufferings of the people had 60 crore having been spent protests and dharnas. He re- Engineer and spends most cricket; Lala Amarnath, in Maharaja 's touched a new high under during the last five years on gretted that several FIRs NJNS Abhishek Jain and vice of his time these days en- the veteran Indian crick- court. Later on he pursued the present dispensation drinking water supply had been registered against Jammu, Apr 13 : Busi- president, Gourav Chopra grossed in books, either eter, spotted his talent and BA LL.B where he met his with no takers for the shrill schemes in Ramnagar con- local people of Ramnagar nessman and Managing (Corporator). Both the top Director of Nice Gem, Ajay functionaries of reading them or writing asked his manager K. K. contemporaries like cries of the public clamour- stituency without showing constituency for protesting the m. Haku to send the boy to Girdhari Lal Dogra. ing for restoration of civic any tangible output on the on roads in support of their Verma unanimously Kickboxing congratulated elected as president of the the newly elected office Early Influences Patiala Sports School for Gianeshwar ji remem- amenities during the times ground. The funds meant demands for regular water Both of his elder siblings further training. Unfortu- bers him from what he has of soaring temperatures. for water supply had been and power supply. He bearers and expects the Ashutosh Sharma and nately, Gianeshwar's heard from others as a Their woes stood multiplied brazenly looted with none to pointed out that regular Kickboxing association young team to take the Padma Shri Padma mother didn't agree to the man who was extremely by the fast spreading corona take cognizance in view of a bills were being sent to sev- (JDKA), here today. game to new heights. Sachdev are stalwarts of proposition, even though intelligent for his time. pandemic besides raging in- powerful officer-politician eral people for payment of The election of the of- Meanwhile, the newly their respective fields. Lala ji offered a stipend of "He used to impart free flationary pressures". This nexus patronizing the cor- power traffic without they fice bearers of the district elected DJKA president, Padma Sachdev, a house- Rs 80 at that time. She education to all. He be- was stated by Mr. Harsh Dev rupt elements. having been provided unit held under the aegis Ajay Verma announced hold name in every Dogri believed that it was only lieved that charging Singh Chairman-JKNPP The working of Rural power connections by the of Kickboxing Association constitution of develop- home can also be rightly through education that money for something as and former Minister while Dev Deptt was equally pa- PDD Deptt. "Strange but J&K (KAJK). International ment committee so as to called Duggar nightin- one could find their way noble as education was a addressing public meetings thetic with repeated com- true. It was a classic case of referee and technical di- develop the game at the rector of KAJK, Danish grass root level. gale, given her love for the in the world. crime." It was his goodwill in Baska-dera and Bari vil- plaints of siphoning of pub- Inspector Raj prevailing in promotion and preserva- Reminisces of Father with people and his help- lages of Ramnagar constitu- lic funds failing to elicit any J&K which had caused mas- Padha elected general sec- The meeting also tion of Dogri folk songs. Gianeshwar was about ing nature that even after ency today. Speaking on the response from concerned sive public disenchantment retary uncontested while elected Bhanu Pratap Ashustosh Sharma, is one six months old, Ashutosh he passed, the support sys- occasion, Mr. Harsh Dev quarters. And the people particularly in the rural Sher-e-Kashmir awardee Singh as senior vice presi- name every sportsperson and Padma maam six and tem stood pretty strong. lambasted the concerned continued to be suppressed areas", said Mr. Singh add- in Korfball, Irfan dent and Mohd Janab as in J&K is first acquainted seven years old respec- When the bus was at- authorities for acute water through strong arm meth- ing that Panthers Party Choudhary has been vice president. Executive to. He has served as the tively when the family tacked, the attackers who supply problem in majority ods, alleged Mr. Singh. shall continue to rake up the made treasurer. Members: Nikita Sharma, President of J&K Olympics was stricken with a trag- had fired the shot, came to of the villages of Ramnagar Making out a strong case issues of the aggrieved Earlier, the election Samriti, Sahil Samyal, Association, Vice President edy. Their father who was loot the bus. There were a constituency besides huge in favour of the local farm- masses and fight for their process was supervised by Mansi Sharma, Ikra Jaan of Indian Olympic Associa- a Professor in Mirpur Col- few of my father's stu- power cuts causing untold ers whose lands were ac- resolution. general secretary of KAJK, Malik, Jagpreet Kour and Nardeep Singh. tion and is one of the most lege took a bus to return dents among them. On Later, Danish Padha decorated sports adminis- back home amidst the ten- seeing who they had hit, presented vote of thanks. trators in the country. sions of partition. When he they were grief stricken.

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C M C M Y K Y K C M C M Y K Y K 11 Nav Jammu JammuJMC 14 April, 2021 IPL 2021 : Krunal Pandya Next time Samson will hit gets trolled after Deepak Hooda blast, know why 10 yards further to win us the game : Sangakkara Mumbai : Rajasthan self to finish that game and Royals team director Kumar he just fell a few yards short Sangakkara has backed and that happens, but the Sanju Samson's decision to next time I believe that he will retain strike for the last ball hit that 10 yards further to during a stiff run-chase win us the game." against Punjab Kings, say- Asked how can Samson ing it was encouraging to see become more consistent, him take responsibility. Sangakkara said: "I know Skipper Samson hit 12 when you start off with a fours and seven sixes in a 63- bang, you always want to ball innings but in the end talk about consistency, but Mumbai : Punjab Kings the boundary. ration for tomorrow's game failed to hit Arshdeep the real key is to understand batsman Deepak Hooda was Hooda was slated to be a with the permission of head Singh's final ball for a six as it defers from game to game... a man on a mission night. vital cog for the Baroda team coach Mr Prabhakar. Then RR lost to Punjab Kings by It is about constructing an Sent at the No. 4 position in in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Krunal came in nets (and) four runs in the IPL on Mon- innings on a new day. the Indian Premier League Trophy 2021. However, the started misbehaving with day night. "When he keeps those (IPL) 2021 clash against player quit his team ahead of me," alleged Hooda. Hooda Needing five off last two thought processes simple, Rajasthan Royals, Hooda the competition after alleg- was reprimanded by the balls, Samson had refused to there is nothing else for him blasted a 20-ball half-century ing that he was 'bullied' by BCA for his actions and the take a single, sending back to worry in terms of tech- en route to scoring 64. captain Krunal Pandya. Deepak Hooda Krunal Chris Morris on the penulti- nique or execution. I just play with that freedom and play but it was really won- Sakariya was among the This was Hooda's first Hooda, who has played Pandya fallout made head- mate ball. want him to keep relaxed and when you play with freedom derful to watch a bowler in wickets in the tournament major outing in the middle for 46 first-class matches, was lines earlier this year. Several "Sanju backed himself to focus on just the ball that he sometimes wickets do fall. such a high-scoring match, and was picked up by the season after being sus- miffed at the behaviour of reactions poured in as fans get the job done, and he is facing." "Riyan and Sanju were always smiling, always in the Rajasthan for Rs 1.2 crore in pended by his home asso- Pandya, who has repre- trolled the southpaw after nearly did, he was five or six Sangakkara also lavished both having a wonderful game, he took an amazing the mini auction. ciation - Baroda Cricket As- sented India and sent an e- Hooda's exploits. Deepak yards short of hitting that praise on the youngsters, partnership and got us into catch at short-fine leg. "He is a simple guy, and sociation - earlier this sea- mail to the cricket body. "At Hooda started his IPL career last ball for a six and some- especially pacer Chetan the game, with batters to "He managed to come he's had ups and downs in son. But while the Punjab this moment, I am demoral- with Rajasthan Royals in times when you are hitting Sakariya and batsman Riyan come to try and finish it. I am back and bowl with the new life and he's here to enjoy his Kings fans celebrated, ised, depressed and under 2014 where he played for two the ball well and you are in Parag. really encouraged by the ball and then he bowled at cricket and our job is to sup- Mumbai Indians all-rounder pressure. As from last some years (2014-15) and earned form, you believe you can do "Riyan is a special player, passion and commitment the depth when everyone port that and it's really good Krunal Pandya got trolled on days, my team captain Mr. Rs 40 lakh per season. The it," Sangakkara said in a vir- as you would have seen. He showed by all the younger was taking punishment, so to see the control that he had social media. Hooda reached Krunal Pandya is using all-rounder was bought by tual press conference. has got amazing hand speed, players." it speaks a lot about his skill, and the change-ups and first smashed two sixes off abusing language to me in Sunrisers Hyderabad in 2016 "It was encouraging to great composure and (Mo- Parag added 52 runs with his attitude and it is great to picked the moments to bowl Shivam Dube's over and fol- front of my teammates and and played for them till 2019. see Sanju do that, you can hammed) Shami with his ex- Samson on way to his 11- have him in the side." them," Sangakkara said. lowed it up by fetching an- also other state teams who With Sunrisers Hooda always talk about a miss sin- perience took a risk bowling ball 25, which was studded It has been a tough phase "He'll get better and other three maximums of have come for participation earned Rs 4.2 crore annually gle here or there but the cru- a bumper at that time, and with three sixes, while for Sakariya whose younger things will get tougher when Shreyas Gopal's over to get at Reliance Stadium for the first two seasons and cial thing for me is players' Riyan just didn't get enough Sakariya, making his debut, brother committed suicide in batsmen get used to him and his innings going. Hooda's Vadodara," Hooda wrote in Rs 3.6 crore each for the last belief and attitude, commit- bat on it. claimed three wickets and January while he was play- analysing a bit more, but I blitz was ended by Chris the letter to BCA. two seasons. Hooda was ment into what they know "That is the nature of the also took a superb catch. ing at the T20 Syed Mushtaq think Chetan is a young man Morris after he holed out at "Today I was practising bought by Punjab Kings in their strengths are. game, that is risk and reward, "He (Sakariya) was just Ali Trophy. who I think will have a very, long-on in an attempt to clear in nets and doing my prepa- IPL 2020 for Rs 50 lakh. "Sanju took it upon him- and I love watching Riyan brilliant, his skill was on dis- Son of a tempo driver, very good future." 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IPL 2021: Virender Sehwag heaps praise Confident Padikkal wants to take on RR’s tragic hero Chetan Sakariya New Delhi : Former In- domestic form into IPL 2021 dian opener Virender Chennai : The "setback" Sehwag was full of praise for called COVID-19 behind him, Rajasthan Royals' new re- Royal Challengers Bangalore cruit Chetan Sakariya, who opener Devdutt Padikkal stole the show on Monday says he is now completely (April 12) night with his bril- ready to play his part in the liant bowling performance IPL and confident of replicat- against Punjab Kings in the ing his stupendous domes- Indian Premier League (IPL) tic form in the ongoing 2021. league. The 22-year-old was the Padikkal contracted the pick of the Rajasthan bowl- deadly virus on March 22 ers, returned with the figures and was in isolation, but has of 3/31 on his IPL debut. He since completely recovered struck in the third over to get and resumed practice with rid of Mayank Agarwal (12) his RCB teammates. and then returned in the fi- "COVID was a setback. I half-centuries in what was coming into IPL, I know that (seniors) just takes pressure nal over to dismiss KL Rahul dian dream & some stories Ashish Nehra always say Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy wish that it didn't happen but his debut season. I am confident," Padikkal of you. They are so good at (91) and Jhye Richardson (0). of extraordinary gritGreat that as a bowler, you should (SMAT) which handed him that's something I couldn't Padikkal continued rich said. what they do and they just Sakariya lost his brother, prospect pic..com/ never be scared of getting hit the IPL deal. control...I had to accept the form in the last Syed Having missed RCB's make your job easier, know who committed suicide ear- r0mISy9Asv for a boundary. Until you The son of a former way it was and just make sure Mushtaq Ali Trophy (218 two-wicket win over Mumbai exactly what to do in every lier this year, just before the Sakariya's brilliant per- won't get hit, you cannot tempo driver, Sakariya's fam- that I kept myself fit so that runs at an average of 43.60 Indians in this year's IPL situation. So, it's important IPL 14 auction in February. formance impressed Sehwag learn and pick wickets. So, I ily hails from Vartej, a small when I comeback I can be in six matches) and Vijay opener, Padikkal is expected that I just make sure I am "Chetan Sakariya's brother as the former cricketer think, he (Sakariya) exhibited town ten kilometres west of ready for the game," he said Hazare Trophy (737 runs in to feature in his side's sec- learning as much as possi- died of suicide few months lauded the youngster's fear- that kind of temperament. Gujarat's Bhavnagar district. in a video posted on RCB's seven matches). ond game against Kolkata ble," he said. ago, his parents didn't tell less approach and compared "He had variations as He used to copy Irfan Pathan Twitter handle. "...Last IPL was amazing Knight Riders here on April With India witnessing an him for 10 days as he was his temperament with former well. Though there were a and Zaheer Khan's actions "Right now I am com- for me. It was such a great 18. exponential surge in COVID- playing the SMA trophy. India left-arm seamers few no-balls but overall, he while bowling. pletely fine, most importantly experience and exposure for And the young batsman 19 cases, the ongoing IPL is What cricket means to these Zaheer Khan and Ashish bowled very well. The way The Rajasthan Royals, I am able to move around me, the opportunities I got can't wait to open along side being held behind closed young men, their families. Nehra. "I've heard his name, he got Mayank Agarwal and however, lost their opening well, I am able to react to balls and the fact that I was able skipper Virat Kohli when the doors. IPL is a true measure of the even saw him bowl in domes- surprised Chris Gayle with encounter to Punjab Kings and that's the most important to contribute to the side is opportunity comes. Padikkal hoped that the Indian dream & some stories tic games but didn't expect one of his deliveries, he was by 4 runs on Monday night part...In IPL you always have all that matters in the end. "Definitely, it's some- situation would improve for of extraordinary grit. Great that he would bowl so well. completely impressive," he in Mumbai. KL Rahul (91 off to be ready, you always "Mushtaq Ali was de- thing new...I am definitely the fans to come back to the prospect," Sehwag tweeted. You face different batters in added. The Saurashtra left- 50) and Deepak Hooda (64 have to be 100 per cent in cent, not up to what I was looking forward to that," he grounds. Chetan Sakariya's brother the domestic circuit but in arm pacer was picked by off 28) powered Punjab every situation. Unless you expecting and in Vijay said. "It's definitely better with died of suicide few months IPL, you come across big and Rajasthan Royals (RR) at the Kings to an imposing 221 for are 100 per cent, you can't Hazare I was just looking to Besides Kohli, the RCB the fans because the energy ago,his parents didn't tell him renowned batsmen. We got price of Rs 1.2 crore. In 16 six after being put in to bat really push yourself." get back into my rhythm and batting line-up also features they bring to the ground is for 10 days as he was play- to see his temperament. He T20s to date, Sakariya has on a batting beauty. In re- The 20-year-old focus on what I am doing and experienced campaigners something unimaginable. It ing the SMA trophy. What was fearless," Sehwag was picked 28 wickets at an aver- ply, RR captain Sanju Karnataka left-hander was really improve my game like AB de Villiers and Glenn would have been better with cricket means to these quoted as saying by age of 15.10, an economy Samson almost took Royals RCB's highest run-getter in every time I went out to bat. Maxwell. Padikkal said he the fans in the ground and young men,their families .IPL Cricbuzz. rate of 7.08 and a strike rate home with a breath-taking IPL 2020 with 473 runs from "It was really great to can't wait to pick their brains. hopefully sooner than later "Zaheer Khan and of 12.70. He had a prolific 119 off 63 balls. 15 matches, including five have the runs behind me, so "...Batting with them it will happen." C M is a true measure of the In- C M Y K Y K C M C M Y K Y K 12 Nav Jammu JammuJMC 14 April, 2021 60% Covid cases in Goa Forward Kumbh Mela and Nizamuddin Markaz Gujarat from eight West Bengal elections: Why Rahul Gandhi municipal corporations: Party quits NDA shouldn’t be compared: Uttarakhand CM CM Vijay Rupani New Delhi, Apr 13 : did not campaign in first 4 phases The Goa Forward Party New Delhi, Apr 13 : New Delhi, Apr 13 : New Delhi, Apr 13 : (GFP) quit the National Though the West Bengal as- Uttarakhand Chief Minister More than 60 per cent Democratic Alliance on Tues- cases of Covid-19 in Gujarat sembly elections started on Tirath Singh Rawat on day saying that it is time to March 27, senior Congress Tuesday said the ongoing are from eight municipal shake off the "divisiveness corporations and the pan- leader Rahul Gandhi would Kumbh Mela in Haridwar and despair" that the BJP-led campaign in the state for should not be compared demic will come under con- government has created in trol in the state, if the office the first time on Wednes- with the Nizamuddin Goa. In a letter to NDA na- day. While Mamata Markaz which was held in a bearers of the municipal tional chairperson Amit corporations play an impor- Banerjee-led ruling closed space and attended Shah, the GFP president Trinamool Congress (TMC) even by foreigners. tant role in controlling it, Vijai Sardesai said the NDA Chief Minister Vijay and the BJP are contesting “There should be no had "miserably failed" to a high decibel election, the comparison between Rupani said on Tuesday in protect Goa's interests.The a meeting with office-bear- absence of the former Con- Kumbh and Markaz. The decision to quit the NDA was gress president from the Markaz was held in a closed how long the attendees of said. ers of the municipal corpo- taken by the party's state ex- rations through video con- campaign scene has become space, in a Kothi like struc- the Markaz had remained Largescale arrange- ecutive committee which a hot topic of discussion. ture whereas the Kumbh is in the confines of the struc- ments of masks and ference. Giving informa- met at the party headquar- tion about the video confer- Rahul Gandhi would being held in the open on the ture,” he said. sanitisers have been made ters on Gudi Padva, which is hold two public meetings on LDF in Kerala elections said, “We consider Assam sprawling ghats of the “Now there is more in the Mela area and the ence, an official release celebrated as the new year stated that the CM said that Wednesday - the first at he Congress-led UDF is and Kerala as one complete Ganga,” Rawat said on a awareness both about entire machinery is work- by Hindus. The resolution to Goalpokhar in North the main opponent of the assembly each, while Tamil weekly talk show organised Covid and the guidelines ing day and night to ensure the elected representatives leave the NDA was unani- are representatives of the Dinajpur and the second at ruling CPI(M)-led LDF gov- Nadu and Puducherry are by the . related to it” the chief min- that the Covid guidelines mously accepted by all the Shivmandir Bazar ernment in Kerala. How- assembly half each. To- The chief minister was ister added. He also said are followed by everyone, people and they have to be committee members. In the responsible instead of be- Matigara in Darjeeling dis- ever, the Congress is con- gether, they make three replying to a question as to Kumbh comes once in 12 the chief minister said. letter to Shah, Sardesai said trict. testing in alliance with the assemblies. As against why the two religious years and is linked with the People are being checked coming complainants and the BJP had failed to handle find solution of issues. This comes after four of Left parties, including the them, West Bengal is just events should not be equated faith and sentiments of at the border points before the Covid-19 pandemic, the eight phases of elections CPI(M) against the two half an assembly. Hence, we (Nizamuddin Markaz and millions of people. “Holding being allowed to enter In the meeting, the CM had overseen the destruc- also asked all the munici- have already been held. Of main rivals the TMC and focused on three assemblies Kumbh) as Kumbh also it successfully amid the Haridwar and attend the tion of Goa's natural forest the total 294 constituen- the BJP. till the first three phases of draws crowds and could challenge posed by Covid- Mela. There are also ar- pal commissioners of the cover and had been negli- eight municipal corpora- cies, elections have been Rahul Gandhi’s cam- elections.” strengthen the second wave 19 by ensuring that the rangements for the random gent in the protection of the held in 135 - almost half of paign with the CPI(M) in The Congress is already of the coronavirus infection. SOP is strictly followed by testing of people, he said. tions to hold regular meet- state's interests in the ings with the elected office the total number. West Bengal would have low on resources and logis- Citing other differences all is our goal,” he said. M e a n w h i l e , Mhadei water dispute with The West Bengal elec- helped the LDF in Kerala. tics. between the Kumbh Mela in Rawat said people’s Uttarakhand on Tuesday bearers. The CM said that Karnataka. "During these Gujarat government has tions, which started on That would have been a Spending and utilising Haridwar and Nizamuddin health is a priority but mat- reported the highest single- two years, Goans have been March 27, have been held greater loss for the Congress them in West Bengal would Markaz, Rawat said, “The ters of faith cannot be totally day spike this year in Covid taken a number of decisions reduced to mere bystand- to control the spread of the on April 1, April 6 and April than the harm which Rahul not have been fruitful, the devotees attending Kumbh ignored. cases with 1,925 testing ers in their own home 10 so far. The next phases not campaigning in the first leader added. are not from outside but our “Cases have of course positive in the state. pandemic and it is the re- state, as the BJP repeatedly sponsibility of the elected would be held on April 17, four phases might have Division of votes own people.” risen of late but we are fol- Dehradun district with 775 introduced anti-Goan poli- April 22, April 26 and April caused. Congress does not want “Moreover, when the lowing the health ministry cases, Haridwar with 594, representatives to get them cies in every session of our implemented. 2 9. Double standards the division of anti-BJP votes Markaz was held there was guidelines and the recovery with 217 and legislative assembly. Talking to TOI over the Rahul came down heav- to take place. Though they not much awareness about rate is good. Arrangements Udham Singh Nagar with phone, senior Congress ily on the Left parties dur- are political rivals, Con- Corona nor were there any are also adequate to deal 172 led the table while 13 leader BK Hariprasad said ing campaigning in Kerala gress views the TMC as a guidelines. No one knew for with any situation,” he infected patients died. 'Inefficient': UP minister's scathing letter to Rahul was preoccupied which went to polls on April “natural ally”. West Bengal with assembly elections in 6. Had he campaigned also chief minister Mamata states like Kerala and Assam in West Bengal, he would Banerjee split the Congress health officials amid Covid crisis where the party was con- have had to be seen stand- and formed the TMC over Kerala minister K T Jaleel resigns after Lokayukta testing on a larger number ing along with the Left par- 20 years ago. She came to New Delhi, Apr 13 : UP the coronavirus test, there of seats. Hariprasad, who is ties. power in 2011 assembly law minister Brijesh was availability of hardly holding the additional That would have sent a elections and won again in report; HC reserves order on its quashing Pathak has expressed his 10,000. charge of West Bengal in the wrong message to the vot- 2 01 6. anguish on the stressed-out “I am flooded with re- absence of AICC in-charge ers. Besides, the BJP’s attack Campaigning strongly New Delhi, Apr 13 : ing crores of rupees set said in his Facebook post, health facilities amid Covid quests, desperate pleas from Jitin Prasada who has tested on Rahul and Congress may divide the anti-BJP Kerala Minister for Higher aside for the construction “I have submitted my res- surge in a letter to senior citizens of to save Covid-19 positive, said, highlighting the double votes and harm the TMC. Education and Minority of the Palarivattom ignation to the CM as a health officials. their lives and often find “The Congress is contesting standards would have been “We do not want to defeat Welfare K T Jaleel Tuesday bridge.” After making sev- mark of my political integ- He also said that he tried the district health authori- on 92 seats in West Bengal. sharper. an ally. TMC’s defeat would submitted his resignation eral such references to rity even as a petition desperately to save the life ties insensitive and ineffi- Whereas, we had contested Not much stakes deal a heavy blow to us also,” to Chief Minister Pinarayi charges against IUML lead- against the Lokayukta or- of noted historian and cient,” said Pathak adding on a larger number of seats The Congress realises the leader said. Vijayan, four days after ers, Jaleel claimed he had der is before the Kerala writer Yogesh Praveen but that higher authorities in Kerala and Assam. Four that it does not have much On Congress general sec- the state Lokayukta found emerged guilt-free even High Court.” his efforts proved futile. should immediately inter- phases of elections are still stake in West Bengal as com- retary and Rahul's sister him guilty of “favouritism after several rounds of Welcoming Jaleel’s deci- In his letter to additional vene to put medical infra- remaining. We will fight it pared to Assam and Kerala. Priyanka Gandhi Vadra too and nepotism”. questioning by three Cen- sion, Left Democratic Front chief secretary medical structure in order at the out as Rahul ji is also com- The TMC and the BJP are skipping West Bengal, the Later the same day, a tral agencies. (LDF) convenor and CPM health Amit Mohan Prasad earliest. C M ing to campaign.” the main players in West party leader said she is un- C M division bench of the In the past few months, acting state secretary A and principal secretary, When TOI asked Yogesh However, other senior Bengal. der quarantine as her hus- Y K Kerala HC reserved its or- the Enforcement Directo- Vijayaraghavan said the medical education, Alok Praveen's brother, Kamesh Congress leaders have dif- The Congress is the main band Robert Vadra con- Y K der on Jaleel’s petition to rate, Customs Department minister had “upheld the Kumar, Pathak writes: “I Srivastava about the am- ferent takes on Rahul’s late player in Assam and Kerala tracted COVID-19. quash the Lokayuta order. and the National Investi- best traditions” of the am shocked to see that pri- bulance delay, he denied it. entry in the West Bengal and it is contesting in alli- "Priyanka had to skip one C M Announcing his deci- gation Agency had probed Front. “Unlike former Chief vate laboratories have been “I received a call from the election campaign. ance with the DMK in Tamil meeting each in Assam and C M sion to resign from minis- various allegations lev- Minister Oommen Chandy, Y K asked to stop Covid testing ambulance driver who was These are the reasons Nadu and Puducherry. Kerala," the functionary Y K tership, Jaleel wrote on elled against him in con- who continued to be in while government hospi- very far away. Anticipat- they gave: A senior Congress leader said. Facebook that he had been nection with the gold power despite several ad- tals are giving reports af- ing that valuable time may a “victim of unjustified smuggling case verse opinions from the ter five to six days,” said be wasted in waiting, we media witch-hunt for the Jaleel found himself in Lokayukta, and K Babu, Pathak. took him to the hospital. I last two years.” “Those trouble Friday after the who held on to his minis- In the one-page letter, have no complaints with 'Problem of planning by states, who were vying for my Lokayukta passed verdict tership even after findings Pathak, who is MLA from anyone in this regard.” blood can relax for a while. on a complaint that Jaleel against him by the Vigi- Lucknow, lamented that he Kamesh also ruled out This is to inform you that I had “illegally appointed” lance and Anti-Corruption had received a frantic call the possibility of Covid-19 in not supply': Centre on vaccine shortage have handed over my res- his second cousin as the Courts, Jaleel has taken a from the residence of his brother though he had New Delhi, Apr 13 : is currently procuring two also over 2 crore doses of the ignation letter to the Chief General Manager of the decision upholding demo- Yogesh Praveen, informing not taken the test. “He was Even as many states are vaccines - Covaxin and two vaccines in supply pipe- Minister,” Jaleel’s post in Kerala State Minorities Fi- cratic values,” he said. him that his condition was fine. Had no history of any crying shortage of vaccine, Covishield - for the national line, which will be delivered Malayalam said. nance Development Corpo- However, Leader of Opposi- critical and needed an am- age-related or lifestyle ail- the Centre maintained the Covid immunisation pro- to states and UTs in a stag- Further, in an remark ration. tion Ramesh Chennithala bulance. ment whatsoever. Barring problem is not of supply, gramme, it is now also in gered manner till April end. apparently against the In- Also Read |Explained: questioned Jaleel’s delay in “I contacted the office of the mild fever he had in the rather requires better plan- talks with Russia's sovereign “This clearly shows that dian Union Muslim League The Kerala Lokayukta re- submitting his resignation. the chief medical officer, morning, there was no prob- ning by states.India admin- development fund RDIF, Dr the problem is of lack of bet- (IUML), his former party, port that found minister K “Why did K T Jaleel take Lucknow but the ambu- lem. He had not ventured istered over 40 lakh doses Reddy's Laboratories (which ter planning, not of vaccine the 53-year-old said the T Jaleel unfit to continue three days to submit his res- lance never reached,” he out of the house over the on Monday and globally will import and distribute doses shortage. We have “constant media trials” in office ignation if he is someone added. In his letter, the law past 15 days and only a few continues to remain at the Sputnik V initially in India) made available vaccine against him were “not for The MLA from with political integrity? He minister further expressed were allowed inside. So, the top in terms of daily doses and other five local pharma doses to states and UTs from any misappropriation of Thavanur said his decision had to do this today as he his concern that when chances of Covid-19 taking given with average 41.69 firms that have signed up time to time and as we told Tsunami-Gujarat-Katwa- to resign was a “mark of had no other way out,” there was a need for at least him away are negligible,” lakh doses per day. for manufacturing Sputnik you earlier that to bigger flood funds or for swallow- political integrity.” He Chennithala said. 17,000 test kits a day for the brother said. While the government V to procure the Russian states we give supply of four vaccine, which was ap- days at once and on fourth proved for restricted use in and fifth day we replenish emergency situation in In- the supply. For smaller dia on Monday. states, because of logistic According to health and other issues, at once we ministry data, the Centre supply 7-8 days vaccine has supplied around 13.10 doses and on seventh or crore doses of the two eighth day their supply is vaccines to states and UTs replenished,” health secre- till Tuesday 11 am. Of this, tary Rajesh Bhushan said. over 11.43 crore doses have State governments need been consumed (which also to manage supply of doses includes wastage) and and if possible also "re-appro- around 1.67 crore are priate” unutilized doses unutilized doses available from one cold-chain point to with different states and another based on consump- UTs. In addition, there are tion pattern, he added. Lakshadweep, J&K's Budgam declared tuberculosis free New Delhi, Apr 13 : that World Health Organi- Union Health Minister Dr zation (WHO) has always Harsh Vardhan on Tues- been a constant source of day said that the Union transformative change in Territory of Lakshadweep all health matters. and Jammu and Kashmir's "WHO has always been have been a constant source of declared tuberculosis free. transformative change in "We've now declared one all health matters - right Union Territory - from technical support, re- Lakshadweep and one dis- search, policy, monitoring trict in Jammu and Kash- and evaluation, capacity mir - Budgam as tubercu- building to public health losis free. I think this is a communication and knowl- landmark achievement, to edge dissemination - you begin with, and I think it have always been there to has already set the tone for support us; be it in draw- a TB-free India by 2025," ing up the National Health said the Union Health Min- Policy, or in initiatives like ister while addressing a Ayushman Bharat, meeting of WHO's National strengthened primary care Tuberculosis Elimination through Health and Programme Technical Wellness Centres or promo- Consultant Network tion of digital health," said

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