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3 city 7 Srinagar Facing a 11 Sports Garbage Crisis Arrangements For Shab-e-Mehraj India Football Captain Sunil Srinagar City, the summer capital Chhetri Tests Positive For COVID-19 Congregation At Hazratbal Reviewed of Kashmir is famous worldwide for

Mayor Srinagar Municipal Corporation Junaid Azim. Mattu along T hink its natural environment, gardens, Indian football team captain and star striker Sunil with Commissioner of the Corporation Athar Amir Khan Thursday waterfronts, and houseboats. Emperor Chhetri on Thursday said he has tested positive for visited Dargah Hazratbal Mosque and oversaw the arrangements Jahangir (a Mughal king in the 17th COVID-19, a development that is set to rule him...

Widom Govt Begins 2 Militants Killed Process To MeT Predicts Downpour For 3 More Days Beginnings are such Appoint New VCs Snowfall In Upper Reaches Of Kashmir, Rains Continue In Plains delicate times. In Overnight —Frank Herbert Agencies Agencies Srinagar: Authorities have Srinagar: Gulmarg and other Encounter: Police initiated a process for appoint- reaches of Kashmir Valley re- ment of new vice chancellors ceived fresh snowfall while in Jammu and Kashmir uni- rains continued to lash plains versities where term of Vice amid weatherman’s prediction Chancellors have ended or are for “light to moderate rain and nearing completion. snowfall for next 36 hours. LG Greets People There are around 11 universi- A meteorological depart- On Shab-e-Meraj ties in Jammu and Kashmir in- ment official said that Gulmarg, cluding two central universities. the world famous skiing resort,

Jammu: Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Several universities are run by received 7.6 centimetres fresh Photo: Abid Bhat KO Sinha on Thursday extended his the caretakers. Advisor in-charge snowfall in last 24 hours till the famed tourist destination in of snow and recorded a mini- heartiest greetings to people of Higher Education Department R 0830 hours. In past four days, north Kashmir received 60.1cm mum temperature  More On P10 the Union Territory of Jammu and R Bhatnagar said a process has Kashmir on the eve of Shab-e-Miraj. already begun to appoint new In his message of felicitations, the Lt vice chancellors where the term Highway he Srinagar- Jammu highway will remain closed on Friday for traffic in view of the Governor hoped that the auspicious of previous VCs has ended. weekly maintenance and repair works, officials said Thursday. In a statement issued occasion would spread the message “In last few months, new vice To Remain here, the J&K Traffic police announced suspension of vehicular movement on the

File Photo T of peace and promote the spirit of chancellors were appointed Closed Today 270 kilometre-long strategic surface link to carry out maintenance work.  More On P10 brotherhood,  More On P10 Observer News Service the former rejected repeated at several universities in J&K. surrender offers and fired Process are also going in other J&K Logs 75 Cases, Srinagar: Police claimed upon the state forces to break universities,” Bhatnagar said. Govt Okays One Death on Thursday to have killed the cordon, a police spokes- In April 2020, the Centre came Ex-Special Secretary Held two local militants of Jaish-e- person said. up with the gazette notifica- 19% Hike For Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir re- Muhammad (JeM) in an over- As per police records, he tion for the acts that have been Commercial Vehicles ported on Thursday 75 fresh cases night gunfight in Bijbehara said, both the killed militants amended after the abrogation of For Forging Date Of Birth of coronavirus, even as the deadly area of south Kashmir’s were involved in several article 370 which granted spe- Observer News Service disease consumed another life in Anantnag district. crime cases including attacks cial status to JK and stripped it Press Trust Of India the Union Territory during the last JeM militants Adil Ahmad on security forces and “civil- into two Union Territories. Jammu: The government 24 hours. According to the officials, Bhat and Zahid Ahmad Rather ian atrocities”. According to the new amend- Jammu: A former Jammu and of Jammu and Kashmir on the victim belonged to Kashmir were killed on Thursday “Incriminating materials ments in the University Act of Kashmir government official Thursday approved fare hike Valley and the latest casualty has morning by the joint team including arms & ammuni- JK, the tenure of Vice Chancellor was arrested for allegedly forg- of 19% for all categories of taken the total death count to of police, army’s 3 RR and tion were recovered from the of Universities is three years. ing his date of birth, a spokes- commercial passenger vehi- 1969—729 in Jammu and 1240 in CRPF in Kandipora village of site of encounter. All the re- The government last month person said on Wednesday. cles in the Union Territory. the Valley.  More On P10 Bijbehara in the exchange of covered materials have been appointed Dean Academic The Jammu and Kashmir The Administrative Council gunfire that ensued when taken into case  More On P10 Affairs at Kashmir University, Police Crime Branch arrested (AC), which met here un- CRPF Man Shoots Prof Akbar Masood as the new Ghulam Mohiuddin Gani who der the chairmanship of Vice Chancellor (VC) of Baba was Special Secretary (Legal) Kashmir, was produced in a Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Himself Dead Charges olice on Thursday said that it has filed a Ghulam Shah Badshah University in the Home Department till court which sent him to police Sinha, approved a fare hike of chargesheet against a Pakistan based militant Srinagar: A Central Reserve (BGSBU) Rajouri in Jammu for a he was superannuated by the remand, the spokesperson of 19% to provide relief to com- Filed and three of his associates, who were arrested Police Force (CRPF) personal on P period of three years. The previ- government on March 5 this the Crime Branch said. mercial passenger transport- from Ganderbal district of central Kashmir. The Thursday committed suicide by Against ous Vice Chancellor’s term had year with retrospective effect He said it has prima facie ers operating in Jammu and chargesheet were submitted before the court in a case shooting himself dead in central ended in last year. from March 31, 2019. been established that Gani Kashmir, an official spokes- Militant, FIR No 199/2020 registered at the police station Gan- Kashmir’s Budgam district. Similarly, the appointment of Gani, a resident of Chadoora "forged and manipulated his person said Thursday. The 3 OGWs derbal, a police spokesperson said.  More On P10 Constable Amar Jyoti of CRPF 79 new VCs for  More On P10 in Budgam district of central own date of  More On P10 decision, he said,  More On P10 battalion shot himself dead with the service rifle of his colleague at a hotel in Humhama area of the dis- Civil Secretariat Sopore ‘Custodial Death’ trict on Thursday morning, reports Rohingya Refugees: Plea In SC Seeks said. The deceased  More On P10 To Go Paperless HC Seeks Govt’s Cop Killed In Press Trust Of India Release Of Members Detained In Jammu Hit And Run Case Press Trust Of India Response On Family’s Plea Srinagar: A railway cop on Thurs- Jammu: The Administrative day was knocked to death by an Council in Jammu and Kashmir has New Delhi: A plea has been Agencies after he “escaped taking advan- unknown vehicle in Qazigund area approved the adoption of e-office filed in the Supreme Court tage of the darkness.” of south Kashmir’s Kulgam district. system in all departments of the seeking immediate release of Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir In the petition filed by Irfan’s 38-year-old Pervaiz Ahmad of Civil Secretariat, an official spokes- detained Rohingya refugees high court has issued notice to mother—Haja Begum, and his Hatmulla, Anantnag was mowed man said on Thursday. in Jammu and restrain the the government on a plea by siblings— Tahira Akther (sister) down by an unidentified vehicle at The time-bound roll out of e- Centre from implementing family from Sopore area of north and Javid Akbar Dar (brother)— Damjan area of Qazigund on early office in government departments any order deporting them. Kashmir’s Baramulla district, the family has sought copy of Thursday morning, officials said. at an estimated cost of Rs 67.62 An intervention applica- seeking copy of a magisterial en- the magisterial enquiry report Station House Officer (SHO), Qazi- crore will be a step towards the tion has been filed in the quiry report and filing of FIR conducted on the directions gund Irshad Reshi  More On P10 introduction of paperless office, pending matter before the into the alleged “custodi- by District Magistrate besides, saving on the cost of shift- top court, which also sought al death” of their kin in Baramulla, as per ing official records twice a year direction to Ministry of September last year . petition. Decomposed Body between both the secretariats at Home Affairs to expeditiously A bench of Justice The family has also Found In Kishtwar Jammu and Srinagar, he said. grant refugee identification Ali Mohammad sought directions to The shift to e-office will bring a cards through the Foreigners File Photo Magrey has sought the police to register Srinagar: Police on Thursday considerable improvement in the Regional Registration Office The plea said that it is filed Myanmar. the response by May FIR with regard to “kill- recovered a decomposed male body pace of disposal of official business (FRRO) for the Rohingyas in to protect rights guaranteed “Release the detained 12 after hearing advo- ing of Irfan in Police cus- along the banks of river Chenab in and establish accountability through the informal camps. under Article 14 and Article Rohingya refugees immedi- cate Shafaqat Nazir for the tody” as well as “adequate- Kishtwar district, officials said. monitorable statistics of file move- The application filed by 21, read with Article 51(c) of ately and direct the Union family which alleges that their ly compensation the kin of the They said the decomposed male ment, thereby improving public ser- Mohammad Salimullah, a the Constitution, against the Territory government and the kin, Irfan Ahmad Dar of Sidiq deceased.” The court has issued body was recovered by the police vice delivery, the spokesman said. Rohingya refugee through ad- deportation of Rohingya refu- Ministry of Home Affairs to Colony Sopore, was killed in al- notice to government through soon after being informed by The project entails setting up vocate Prashant Bhushan, said gees who have taken refuge expeditiously grant Refugee leged police custody on the night Commissioner cum Secretary locals who spotted it. The body of wired LAN for Civil Secretariat, that it is filed in the public in- in India after escaping wide- identification cards through of September 16 last year as General Administration was shifted to Mortuary Room of Jammu and Srinagar for providing terest in order to secure and spread violence and discrimi- the FRRO for the Rohingyas in against the official version that Department, Principal Secretary district Hospital Kishtwar. high speed and uninterrupted con- protect the right against depor- nation against their commu- the informal camps,” it said. the 23-year-old’s body was found Home Department, Director The police has also  More On P10 nectivity, setting up  More On P10 tation of the refugees in India. nity in their home country It sought  More On P10 near a quarry at Tujjar-Sharief General Of Police,  More On P10 Beacon of Education Reemerges In Gritty Grades of Kashmiri Girls

Rakshanda Afrin valley,” recalls Dr. Shaheena Agha, at her Rajbagh residence. n his celebrated anthology, The In the sweeping accolades being Veiled Suite: The Collected Poem, showered on the lockdown-hit girls IAgha Shahid Ali details his grand- whose recent grades once again made mother’s “bleeding heart”—which en- them the shining stars of Kashmir’s sured the educational empowerment of dented academia, Begum Zaffar Ali the masses in the valley. found a glorious mention for inspiring Shahid’s poem, Prayer Rug in her mem- generations of girls in the valley. ory, became a token introduction of “the “My mother-in-law was one of the lady with a lamp” — Begum Zaffar Ali. first Kashmiri girls whose grit made her a beacon of educational excellence,” this year my grandmother Shaheena continues. also a pilgrim “An untiring activist, Begum Zaffar in Mecca she weeps helped Kashmiri women in one way or as the stone is unveiled another. I take inspiration from her.” she weeps holding on In her 60s, Shaheena first met Begum to the pillars Zaffar as a 26-year-old woman, when Beyond the poem, however, there’s a she married the celebrated education- staggering profile of the grand old lady Begum Zaffar Ali with Mohammad Ali Jinnah in this pre-47 pic. ist’s eldest son, Agha Nasir Ali, in 1986. of Kashmir—whose educational service “It was an evening of mutual admira- Begum Zaffar Ali made her legend. mother-in-law, Begum Zaffar Ali, was relentlessly advocating for women tion and love,” she talks about the first “Firmly determined, my a self-made lady, who spent her life education and empowerment in the interaction with her  More On P10 To place an advertisement CALL +91-194 2502327 BAZAR Monday - Saturday (9am - 6pm) OBSERVER No 5- Dal Lake Boulevard Srinagar, 190001, Kashmir Friday| 12-03-2021

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GOVERNMENT OF JAMMU AND KASHMIR Government of Jammu & Kashmir UT OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER, MECHANICAL OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER GOVERNMENT OF JAMMU AND KASHMIR Twitter now tests OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVEIRRIGATION ENGINEER, DIVISION MECHANICAL SRINAGAR IRRIGATION DIVISION SRINAGAR Mechanical Division, Mechanical Engineering NEARNEAR J&K J&K BANK,(Zaldagar) BANK,(Zaldagar) better image Department, Kashmir, Srinagar TelefaxTelefax No. 0194-2503195 No. 0194-2503195 e.mail e.mail Id: Id: [email protected]@gmail.com previews for your │Fax No: 0194-2497093 │ email: [email protected] │ website: www.medkashmir.org │ Gist oGistf Sh ofo rShort-Termt-Term e- e-NITNIT N No.o. 7878 OF O F2020-21, 2020- Dated:21, Da 10-03-2021ted: 10-0 3-2021 GIST of SHORT TERM E-NIT For and on behalf of Lt. Governor of UT of J&K, Executive Engineer, Mechanical Irrigation photos Division, Srinagar, invites e- tenders on item rate basis by e-tendering mode from the registered and NIT No: MDS/TS /2020-21/ 245 /e-tendering reputed Electrical/ Mechanical Contractors/ firms/ SSI Unit Holders for:-

Agencies Date 09 .03.2021 Cost of Estimated Exemption Completion S. document/ Cost of work Allowed Period Particulars of the work witter has announced it is running a For and on behalf of the Lt. Governor, J&K UT e-tenders are invited on item No. tender fee “Rs” in Lacs test with select iOS and Android users (In Rs.) rate basis from registered contractors/firms for the below mentioned work:- to give people an accurate preview of 1 2 3 4 4 5 how their images will appear when Name of the Work Cost of Earnest Time of Position of 1. Replacement of damaged 300mm Tthey Tweet a photo. Tender Doc. Money Funds dia Ci NRV at LIS Takenwari 200.00 Yes 0.89 05 days Currently, Twitter algorithms automatically (In Rs) (In Rs) Bangladesh. crops images to make them display in a more 1 2 3 4 5 6 2. condensed way in the timeline. Repairs to various 1.53 200/- Bid 05 days Approved Execution of various Electrical 200.00 Yes Going forward, people in the test will see that Electro-Mechanical security under NMS Works at Lift Irrigation Scheme 1.20 08 days most Tweets with a single image in standard equipments at declara- Beigh Mohalla Watlar aspect ratio will appear uncropped when posted. various Bore wells tion The bidding process shall be completed online in single cover containing –Tender Document "People will see exactly what the image will under National Mission on Saffron. fee, Earnest Money Deposit, Pre-qualification & Financial Bid in the prescribed BOQ. look like in the composer tool before it's posted. The critical dates are as tabulated below:- Very wide or tall images will be center-cropped," Dantley Davis, Chief Design Officer at Twitter 1. Downloading of Bids:The Tender document Consisting of qualifying i Publish Date 10 /03/2021 at 1400 hrs ii said late on Wednesday. information, eligibility criteria, specifications, Bill of quantities (B.O.Q), Set of Document Download/sale start Date 10 /03/2021 from 1400 hrs iii Clarification start date N.A Twitter's automatic image cropping has been a terms and conditions of contract and other details can be seen/downloaded iv Bid submission start date 10/03/2021 from 1400 hrs problem for photographers and artists. from the Govt. website www.jktenders.gov.infrom 09 .03.2021 ( 18.00 hrs) v Clarification end date N.A "With this test, we hope to learn if this new ap- 2. Submission of Bids: The bidders shall deposit their bids in electronic format on the vi Bid submission/ Document Download/sale end date 17 /03/2021 upto 1400 hrs proach is better and what changes we need to above website from 09 .03.2021 (18.00 hrs)to 17 .03.2021(11.00hrs)in two covers. vii Date and time of Bid opening 17 /03/2021 at 1600 hrs make to provide a 'what you see is what you get' The bid uploaded on the website up to due date and time will be opened on scheduled date /time experience for Tweets with images," Davis said 3. Opening of Bids: The bid uploaded on the Web Site up to due date and time or any other date convenient to the tender opening authority in the office of the Executive in a tweet. will be opened on 18.03.2021 (14.00 hrs)in the Office of the Executive Engineer, Engineer, Mechanical Irrigation Division, Zaldagar Srinagar. Twitter's algorithm decides which part of an im- Mechanical Division Srinagar. All other terms and conditions shall remain same as laid down in PWD Form No. 25 & 33. age will get the focus and this has create prob- Sd/- Position of funds Available lems in the past. (Er. Rajesh Sharma) Position of AAA Accorded under Order No. 150-MCO of 2020-21, Dated:- 08-03-2021 The algorithm once prioritised white faces over Black ones in its image preview. It once cropped Sd/- Executive Engineer, out former US president Barack Obama in one Mechanical Division, Srinagar No. MIDS/Ts/ 4395-4401 Executive Engineer, No: MDS/ TS-/ 9360-64 person's tests. Dated:- 10-03-2021 Mechanical Irrigation Division, Date: 09.03.2021 DIPK-14874/20 DIPK-14858/20 Srinagar Copy to the:- 4. Chief Engineer Kmr. I& FC Deptt. Srinagar for favour of information please. 5. Superintending Engineer Mech. Circle I& FC Deptt. Srinagar for information please. 6. 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DIAL-EMMA • TRAFFIC POLICE : 9419993745, 01998-266686 Arrangements For Shab-e-Mehraj • PCR: 0194-2452092,2455883 • PDD: 0194-2450213 • FIRE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES : 2479488,2452222,2452155 Congregation At Hazratbal Reviewed • CAPD: 18001807011 • SMC HEALTH OFFICER: 9469409081 AIRPORTS Observer News Service Srinagar Admin Urges SHIEK UL ALAM AIRPORT: 01942303311 Srinagar: Mayor Srinagar Municipal RAILWAYS Corporation Junaid Azim Devotees To Adhere To Mattu along with Commissioner • SRINAGAR: 0194-2103259 of the Corporation Athar Amir Khan COVID SOPs • ANANTNAG: 01932-228243 Thursday visited Dargah Hazratbal • BARAMULLA: 0194-102029 Mosque and oversaw the arrangements rinagar: The Deputy Commis- • BIJBHERA: 01932-228243 made for the devotees. sioner Srinagar Dr Shahid • PAMPORE: 01933-294132 Mattu took on the spot review of Choudhary Thursday urged • PATTAN: 01954-293507 the arrangements put in place by Sri- the devotees visiting to attend • QAZIGUND: 01951-296153 nagar Municipal Corporation and by Sthe Shab-e-Mehraj congregation at other departments including PDD, Dargah Hazratbal, to strictly adhere to HIGHWAY STATUS PHE, Traffic Police, Health Depart- COVID-19 guidelines. He asked people • Sgr-Jammu highway - ( Open ) ments for the devotees. to ensure compliance with preventions • Mughal Road - (Closed) On the occasion he directed for un- and guidelines to prevent spread and • Srinagar- Leh- (Open) interrupted supply of electricity, drink- contraction of the virus. ing water and sanitation facilities at the A government statement said that shrine complex, in particular during the district administration has put in prayer times. place all required arrangements on the Besides Commissioner SMC, Joint occasion of Shab-e-Mehraj. PRAYERS Commissioner Administration Syed In Hazratbal where devotees Abul Qasim, Joint Commissioner from across Kashmir throng to take FAJR 5: 23 Works, and all Senior Municipal Offi- part in the observance at the Dargah cers were present on the occasion. extensive arrangements across all ZUHR 12: 41 Directions were also passed to domains have been made in order to HIJRI launch upgraded Sanitation at various ensure comfortable observance of the other shrines including Peer Dastagear holy occasion. CALENDAR ASR 4:54 Sahib, Jamia Masjid, Shaahi Hamdaan, To facilitate worshippers thronging heating arrangements for devotees, par- Besides power and water facilities Magrib 6:38 Naqshband Sahib, on the occasion. to the place, Mattu passed on directions ticularly women, who would be coming the administration has also pressed 27 Rajab He said that all the machinery in- to the concerned to set up a Municipal for obeisance and other supplications. into service adequate transport and ISHA 7:59 cluding hopper vehicles, sweeping Camp for assistance of devotees. SMC officials were instructed to de- parking facilities for devotees to the 1442 machines, robots shall be pressed into He further said that SMC shall set- ploy additional sanitary workers at all shrine at Hazratbal. service and these places be thoroughly up similar assistance camps at other required places to ensure proper clean- Yesterday during a meeting con- cleaned up with lime powder, fumiga- shrines as well. ing of all religious places. Besides, mo- vened here the Deputy Commissioner tion and other disinfectants in view of In view of prevailing whether con- bile toilets facility is also made available Srinagar Dr Shahid Iqbal Choudhary This Day In History Covid 19 pandemic. ditions he asked for making elaborate to the devotees. reviewed the arrangements finalised for the holy occasion of Shab-e-Mehraj. • 1917 - Stalin, Kamenev & Muranov arrives in Petrograd/St Peters- He directed for ensuring that all burg Directions were also passed to launch upgraded Sanitation at various facilities as required were put in place • 1917 - A German submarine sinks an unamred US merchant ship, the at Dargah Hazratbal and other places 'Algonquin' on the same day that US President Woodrow Wilson other shrines including Peer Dastagear Sahib, Jamia Masjid, Shaahi gives executive order to arm US merchant ships of worship where major congregations • 1925 - British government of Stanley Baldwin refuses to ratify Ge- Hamdaan, Naqshband Sahib, on the occasion. are expected. neva agreement. • 1928 - In California, the St. Francis Dam fails, killing over 600 peo- ple. • 1930 - Mohandas Gandhi begins 200m (300km) march protesting British salt tax • 1935 - Britain establishes 30 MPH speed limit for towns & villages CRPF Trooper Dies Of Nawa Bazar Blaze Renders • 1938 - Nazi Germany invades Austria (Anschluss) • 1941 - German occupiers confiscate AVRO studios in Netherlands • 1942 - British troops vacate the Andaman Isalnds in Gulf of Bengal Cardiac Arrest 13 Families Homeless • 1943 - Soviet troops liberate Wjasma • 1945 - Italy's Communist Party (CPI) calls for armed uprising in Italy • 1945 - USSR returns Transylvania to Romania Observer News Service of CRPF, identified as Zalim Observer News Service • 1947 - US President Harry Truman introduces Truman-doctrine to Singh, was admitted to the fight communism Srinagar: A paramilitary SMHS hospital after suffering Srinagar: At least 13 families • 1951 - Communist troops driven out of Seoul CRPF trooper died of cardiac a heart attack. However doctors were rendered homeless on • 1957 - German DR accepts 22 Russian divisions arrest at Court Road area of declared him dead on arrival. Thursday morning after a mas- • 1959 - US House joins Senate approving Hawaii statehood • 1967 - Indonesian congress strips president Sukarno of authority Kashmir capital Srinagar on The officer said that the sive blaze turned six residential and names General Suharto as acting President Thursday evening. body of the trooper will be houses into ashes in Nawa Bazar • 1968 - Mauritius gains independence from Britain (National Day) A CRPF official said that sent to his hometown after area of Srinagar. • 1968 - US performs nuclear test at Nevada Test Site the trooper of F/ 132 Battalion postmortem. (KDC) A massive fire broke out in • 1969 - 120 cannabis joints found at George & Patti Harrison's home one of the residential houses in • 1970 - US lowers voting age from 21 to 18 Nawabazar area at 04:20 AM, of- • 1971 - Hafez al-Assad elected President of Syria • 1971 - Turkish Government of Demirel forced to resign by Army ficials said, adding that the fire • 1971 - Thousands of Belfast shipyard workers march demanding the KU Students Resent tenders rushed to the spot imme- introduction of Internment for members of the Irish Republican Army diately and doused the flames, • 1975 -Vietcong conquer Ban me Thuot South Vietnam Re-Examination Notification but till then six residential hous- • 1976 - South African troops leave Angola es were gutted completely. son of Mohammad Sadiq Khan, thirteen affected families were • 1977 - Chile president Pinochet bans Christian-Democratic Party • 1977 - Egyptian President Anwar Sadat pledges to regain Arab ter- Observer News Service tification asking students to The owners of the affected Tawheed Showkat Dar, son of provided Rs ten thousand each ritory from Israel appear for re-examination of houses were identified as Mehraj Showkat Ahmad Dar, Muneer Thursday after a team of the ad- • 1981 - Soyuz T-4 carries 2 cosmonauts to Salyut 6 space station Srinagar: Bachelor’s in Arts ‘Sericulture’ paper. What about din Khan, Ghulam Rasool Khan, Ahmad Dar, son of Abdul Ahad ministration visited the spot. • 1982 - PLO chief Yassar Arafat appears on "Nightline" 6th semester students Thurs- those student who are out of sons of Abdul Gafar Khan, Ab- Dar and Muhammad Shafi Dar, He said that Rs one lakh each • 1984 - British ice dancing team, Torvill & Dean, become 1st skaters day staged a protest asking station and what was the need dul Majeed Dar, son of Ghulam son of Ghulam Mohi-ud-din Dar. will be provided to them within to receive 9 perfect 6.0s in world championships • 1985 - 11th People's Choice Awards: Clint Eastwood & Meryl Streep win Kashmir University not to to conduction re-examination, Ahmad Dar, Nazir Ahmed and Meanwhile, Deputy Commis- two days, adding that a total of Rs (Motion Picture) and Tom Selleck, Joan Collins & Linda Evans win (TV) force them for re-examination. that too after over a month,” a Javiad Dar, son of Ghulam Qa- sioner (DC) Srinagar, Dr. Shahid 2.5 lakhs will be provided to each • 1986 - 210.25 million shares traded in NY Stock Exchange The students, batch 2017 protesting student said. dir Dar, Abdul Qayoom Khan, Iqbal Choudhary said that all the affected family very soon—(KNO) • 1987 - USSR performs nuclear test at Eastern Kazakh/Semipali- who assembled in Press En- The protesting students said tinsk USSR. clave Srinagar resented the that re-examination of the paper • 1991 - OPEC announces oil production cut to 22.3 Mbbl/d (3,550,000 notification issued by Kashmir should be made optional. “We m3/d). • 1992 - Mauritius becomes a republic while remaining a member of University asking students to don’t know why Kashmir Uni- the Commonwealth of Nations. appear for re-examination. versity took this decision. Some Dir H&H For Strict Implementation • 1993 - 317 killed by bomb attacks in Bombay “Our examinations ended students who left Valley and • 1995 - Lara scores 139 in ODI v Australia at Port-of-Spain on 5 February. Everything are pursuing other courses will • 1999 - Former Warsaw Pact members the Czech Republic, Hungary went well. We were shocked face problems,” they said and Of Tourist Trade, Quality Control Acts and Poland join NATO. • 2002 - Animated film "Ice Age" directed by Chris Wedge and Car- when after over a month Kash- appealed Kashmir University to los Saldanha, with voices by Denis Leary and John Leguizamo pre- mir University issued a no- look into the matter. (KNT) Observer News Service tor, Handloom, Srinagar and The workshop was attended by mieres Craft Experts from Craft De- representatives of Handloom Coop- SRINAGAR: The Department of velopment Institute, Pashmina erative Societies besides officers/ Handicrafts & Handlooms Kash- Testing and Quality Certifica- officials of Department of Handi- From KO Archives Erring Traders Fined mir organised a day long work- tion Centre, Domain expert of crafts and Handloom, Kashmir. shop on Publicity and Branding, & TAHAFUZ society, Designer Director H&H, Kashmir, in Observer News Service including lack of proper decla- Design Innovation and Packaging from Block Level Cluster, Ha- his speech impressed upon the Govt to punish rations on pre-packaged com- of Handloom Products at Seminar wal, appraised the participants quality control wing to gear up Srinagar: Assistant Director modities and selling of sub- Hall of Indian Institute of Carpet regarding the importance and for strict implementation of Tour- Food Civil Supplies and Con- standard commodities. Technology, Nowshera Srinagar. objective of the Workshop. The ist Trade Act / Quality Control dull teachers sumer Affairs department, A composition sum of Director, Handicrafts and experts delivered lectures and Act and ensure that the handi- Riyaz Ahmad, along with a Rupees Nine thousand seven Handloom, Kashmir, Mahmood presented their theme specific craft dealers distinctly label their Observer News Service team of officers during a mar- hundred only was recovered Ahmad Shah was the Chief presentations to the audience products as per their makes so as ket checking drive on the eve from the offenders on the Guest at the programme. about G.I Registration, Pashmi- to ensure that no fake products AMMU - Government is strictly gauging the perfor- of Shabi Mehraj booked 10 spot and destroyed 40 Kg rot- On the occasion, Director, na Testing and labeling, Design are sold in the name of Kashmir mance of teachers in various government schools and traders for various violations ten vegetable. IICT, Srinagar, Assistant Direc- Innovations and Packaging. handmade products. 'punitive action, which may include premature retire- ment, demotion to the next lower post, withholding of Jincrement, etc. is being taken against the teachers whose result performance remains repeatedly unsatisfactory. This was stated by Minister for Education Harshdev Singh in reply to a question in the House today. He said government Stones Pelted On SMC’s Enforcement Team During Demolition Drive have taken several measures for promoting the Equality of edu- cation in the state, which include introduction of Kindergarten Observer News Service pelted stones on the team. During Kadal at Moulvi Stop in Lal- system, for the first time in the government I schools. He said the pelting, glass panes of several Bazar during the ongoing drive. minimum age limit for admission in government schools has Srinagar: The Enforcement vehicles got damaged, with the of- According to the official, been reduced from 6 to 4 years and English language intro- team of Srinagar Municipal ficials however barely managing it has been getting a bit tough duced as a compulsory subject from first primary. He said Corporation (SMC) was alleg- to escape unhurt. for them 'to manage the things school curriculum at secondary and senior secondary levels edly pelted with stones during When contacted Ghulam without any support from po- have been revised so as to catch up with the contemporary a demolition drive at Ahmad Rasool Dar, Chief Enforcement lice'. "We had forty police needs besides trying to bring it at par with the CBSE syllabi. Nagar, 90 ft. area of Soura in Officer SMC confirming the in- personnel at our help during Some text books upto class 8th have been revised so as to get the outskirts of Srinagar city on cident, said that glasses of sev- such drives, however they them in tune with National curriculum framework. Other Thursday afternoon. eral vehicles including that of a were withdrawn by the de- measures taken up by the government to improve education Reports said that a team of JCB and his own vehicle were partment concerned for their standard include introduction of new subjects like Biotechnol- Enforcement wing Thursday af- damaged during heavy pelting own pre-occupations for two ogy Bio-chemistry. Environment science, functional English. ternoon initiated a demolition by the people present there. years now", he said adding Islamic studies, Vedic studies besides introduction of voca- drive near Al-Khuddam in 90 ft. "We were there for a demoli- that "We have as such made a tional subjects at the +2 stage. The Minister said that the slate area of Soura. tion despite an official holiday", fresh request to Commission- institute of education is projected to be upgraded to the State Soon after getting a whiff, sev- he said adding that "However er concerned to allocate us Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT) while the Stale Institute of Educational Management and training is eral people, which only swelled we couldn't do much with force- There was no reported inju- The official in the mean- at least ten police personnel also being set up. in proportion with time, started ful restrain shown by the public ry to any official or employee in time said that they have sealed for smooth conduct of such (Kashmir Observer, 12 March, 2005) to hinder the drive and later on there." the incident, as per the official. a huge illegal structure at Bota drives." (GNS)

Srinagar, Apr 23, KNT: The exploitation of private school teachers is continuing unabated in Kashmir valley as most of the schools have not paid salaries to the teaching staff since August 2019. With COVID-19 positive cases emerging every day all over the Valley, the resumption of normal life appears bleak in the near future. And, teacher com- munity employed in private schools has been badly affected. "It was the month of March when we were expecting the salaries to be released but now, given the coronavirus pandemic, we have no hope either. Our struggle has gotten worse, to say the least," Manzoor Dar, a private school teacher from Shopian told KNT. He added, "As we are observing that the administration is taking various World Friday | 12.03.2021 04 Millions Of Women Japan Scrambles Jets To Deprived Of Contraception Intercept Nuclear-Capable In Pandemic: UN Body Russian Bombers: Report Agenceis able to restore access after that. Its new projections used anony- Paris: Some 12 million women mous Google Mobility data for may have lost access to contra- grocery stores and pharmacies as a ception due to pandemic health proxy for access to essential services. disruptions, the United Nations They suggested that 12 million sexual and reproductive health women may have been unable to agency said Thursday, warning access family planning because that the poorest and most vulner- of the pandemic, although its es- able were the hardest hit. timates were a broad range from

Agenceis Pacific Ocean, the Interfax agency Quad countries are on Friday is due to hold an online summit meeting. cited Russia's defence ministry as Moscow: Japan scrambled F-15 saying on Thursday. fighter jets to intercept two Rus- The ministry was quoted as sian nuclear-capable Tupolev saying that the flight had been Tu-95MS bombers that were fly- carried out over neutral waters With Eye On China, ing over the Sea of Japan and the and that it had been planned.

UNFPA, based on 115 low-and- four million to 23 million. Quad Nations To Tie Up Netanyahu Shelves middle-income countries, found Kanem said the data suggests that a loss of family planning the international community was services for around three months able to prevent the worst case UAE Trip Following Spat had likely led to 1.4 million unin- scenario, with previous research In Rare Earths: Report tended pregnancies. early in the pandemic suggest- With Jordan "Covid has wrought havoc on the ing anywhere between 13 and 44 Agenceis essential to the production of elec- to as the "Quad" countries, are on women and girls of the world. But million women could have lost tric car motors and other products, Friday due to hold an online sum- the poorest and the most vulner- access to contraception. Tokyo: The United States, Japan, In- the Nikkei newspaper reported on mit meeting seen as part of efforts able now are seeing the most dire In its report, UNFPA said its dia and Australia will work together Thursday. to counterbalance China's growing consequences," UNFPA Executive survey data from more than 70 to secure rare earth metals that are The four-nation group, referred military and economic power. Director Natalia Kanem told AFP. countries found that 41 percent She said data suggested "that reported that services by family in wealthier countries, fewer ba- planning facilities were disrupt- bies are being born, whereas in ed, while 56 percent said they developing countries -- more ba- were maintained. Myanmar Junta Accuses Suu Kyi Of Taking bies, lack of access to contracep- "These are needs that need to be tive services". prioritised, it's not just nice to have Bribes As 8 Killed In Anti-Coup Protests Lockdowns, fears of contagion this. This is a fundamental part of and travel to health facilities led human dignity," said Kanem. Agenceis to fears over access to family She said harmful practices have planning when the virus began also increased with the pandemic, yanmar's military gov- to spread globally last year, while including the risk of child mar- ernment on Thursday al- global supply chain disruption riage, which had "skyrocketed". Mleged that deposed lead- has also posed a challenge. This week the UN children's er Aung San Suu Kyi had accepted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Normalisation of relations UNFPA said that recent evi- organization UNICEF warned that illegal payments, while eight Netanyahu cancelled a historic Israel established formal re- dence suggested there were con- the effects of the coronavirus people were killed when secu- visit to the United Arab Emirates lations with the UAE and Bah- centrated declines in family plan- pandemic could lead to an addi- rity forces opened fire on protests on Thursday, citing a disagree- rain last September – only its ning services in April and May, tional 10 million child marriages against the coup, witnesses said. ment with Jordan over crossing third and fourth normalisation but that many countries were this decade. Rights group Amnesty Inter- its airspace. deals with Arab states in more national accused the military of A statement from the pre- than 70 years – as part of a US- adopting battle tactics against mier’s office said he “was ex- brokered agreement. The three demonstrators. pected to visit the United Arab countries share common con- 27 Pilgrims Killed As Bus Six people were killed in the Emirates today but, due to diffi- cerns about Iran. central town of Myaing when se- culties in coordinating his flight The US-brokered deal under Plunges Into Ravine In Indonesia curity forces fired on a protest, a in Jordan’s airspace, the visit was former President Donald Trump demonstrator who helped carry postponed.” required Israel to halt its conten- bodies to hospital told Reuters It did not set a new date. tious plan to annex the already by telephone. A health worker that should be of concern to the "We are on the road to au- The Hebrew-language state- illegally occupied West Bank – a there confirmed all six deaths. international community and the thentic democracy," he said. ment said that the overflight step which could have scuppered "We protested peacefully," the West was making assumptions The junta has previously row “apparently stemmed” from the possibility of a future Pales- 31-year-old man said. "I couldn't that were incorrect, he said. promised a new election within the cancellation by Israel of a tinian state. believe they did it." The military has previously a year, but has not set a date. planned visit Wednesday by Jor- Israel and the four Arab na- One person was killed in the said it is acting with utmost re- The UN Security Council on dan’s Crown Prince Hussein to tions agreed to announce deals North Dagon district of the big- straint in handling what it de- Wednesday condemned violence the Al-Aqsa mosque in occupied such as tourism and direct flights, gest city of Yangon, witnesses scribes as demonstrations by "ri- against protesters and urged the east Jerusalem. and open embassies. said. Photographs posted on otous protesters" whom it accuses army to show restraint. The prince’s visit was called off Saudi Arabia, a Gulf power- Facebook showed a man prone of attacking police and harming But language that would have following “a dispute over security house and Islam’s birthplace, en- on the street, bleeding from a national security and stability. denounced the military takeover and safety arrangements at the couraged the rapprochement but head wound. One death was re- Zaw Min Tun also said Suu Kyi as a coup or threatened possible site,” the Israeli statement said. has stopped short of recognising Agenceis said the 27 bodies and 39 injured ported in Mandalay. had accepted illegal payments further action was removed from There was no immediate com- Israel itself. people were taken to a hospital Before Thursday's deaths, an worth $600,000 as well as gold the British-drafted text, due to ment from Amman. Netanyahu, running in po- Jakarta: A tourist bus plunged into and a nearby health clinic, in- advocacy group, the Assistance while in government, according to opposition by China, India, Rus- Oded Eran, a former Israeli am- litically polarised Israel’s fourth a ravine on Indonesia’s main island cluding a body of a young boy Association for Political Prisoners, a complaint by Phyo Mien Thein, sia and Vietnam. bassador to Jordan, said the latest election in two years largely on of Java after its brakes apparently who was pinned under the over- had said more than 60 protesters a former chief minister of Yangon. UN Secretary-General An- spat between Israel and Jordan his role in its rapid COVID-19 malfunctioned, killing at least 27 turned bus and pulled from the were killed and about 2,000 peo- "He strongly said that," the tonio Guterres said he hoped reflected a deeper deterioration vaccination programme, has also people and injuring 39 others, police wreckage on Thursday morning. ple detained by security forces spokesman said. "We have veri- the Security Council statement in relations in recent years. made his drive to forge new re- and rescuers said on Thursday. Thirteen of the injured were since the February 1 coup against fied those facts several times. Now would push the military to re- “The major problem is there is lations in the Gulf region a cen- The bus was carrying a group treated for serious injuries, Rid- Suu Kyi's elected government. the anti-corruption committee is alise it "is absolutely essential" no dialogue between the No. 1’s, trepiece of his campaign. of Islamic junior high school stu- wansah said. The driver was Amnesty International accused continuing the investigation." Aye that all prisoners are released that is the prime minister and the The most detailed of the ac- dents, teachers and parents from among those killed. Television the army of using lethal force against Ma Ma Myo, a member of the dis- and the results of the November king of Jordan,” he said, saying cords was with the UAE. The the West Java province town of video showed police and rescu- protesters and said many killings solved parliament belonging to election are respected. the two leaders are not known nations agreed to approve bi- Subang when the accident hap- ers from the National Search and it had documented amounted to Suu Kyi's National League for De- In Myanmar, state media said to have met or spoken for at least lateral deals on 15 areas of mu- pened on Wednesday night on Rescue Agency evacuating injured extra-judicial executions. mocracy, rejected the claim. the junta had removed Arakan three years. tual interest, including finance, a winding road, said local police victims and carrying the dead to "These are not the actions "It is no longer uncommon to Army (AA) insurgents from its Eran also said there is a lack of trade, aviation, energy, tele- chief Eko Prasetyo Robbyanto. ambulances. Grieving relatives of overwhelmed, individual of- see slander against politicians list of terrorist groups because trust, highlighted by Israel’s plans communications, health, agri- He said the bus was on its way waited for information about their ficers making poor decisions," and efforts to crush the party the faction had stopped attacks last year to annex parts of the culture and water. back to Subang from a pilgrimage loved ones at Sumedang’s general said Joanne Mariner, Amnes- while innocent young people are in order to help establish peace Israeli-occupied West Bank. The two countries had nur- site in the province’s Tasikmalaya hospital, others tried to identify ty's director of crisis response. killed in public," she told Reuters across the country. Israeli media had reported the tured clandestine security ties district when it plunged into the the bodies laid at a morgue. "These are unrepentant com- in a message. The move comes as the army planned visit on Wednesday, say- for years over a shared distrust of 20-metre-deep ravine after the Road accidents are common in manders already implicated in The army has justified taking struggles to restrain daily pro- ing Netanyahu would meet Abu regional foe Iran. driver lost control of the vehicle Indonesia because of poor safety crimes against humanity, de- power by saying that a November tests against the coup. Dhabi’s Crown Prince Sheikh Mo- In an interview with Israeli in an area with a number of sharp standards and infrastructure. ploying their troops and murder- election, overwhelmingly won by The AA, which is fighting hammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. Army Radio on Tuesday, Netanya- declines in Sumedang district. In December 2019, 35 people ous methods in the open." Suu Kyi's party, was marred by for greater autonomy in the Commentators deemed it as a hu called on voters to re-elect him Police were still investigating were killed when a passenger bus Junta spokesman Brigadier fraud—an assertion rejected by western state of Rakhine, had chance for Netanyahu to flourish on March 23 so he could achieve the cause of the accident, but fell into an 80-metre-deep ravine General Zaw Min Tun told a the electoral commission. become one of the most for- his diplomatic credentials ahead “more peace agreements” in the survivors told authorities that the and crashed into a fast-flowing news conference the security Zaw Min Tun also reiterated midable forces in challenging of Israel’s March 23 election. area while ensuring Iran “doesn’t vehicle’s brakes apparently mal- river on Sumatra island. In early forces were disciplined and used that the military would only be an army that has been fighting The UAE had not formally con- arm itself with nuclear weapons”. functioned, Robbyanto said. 2018, 27 people killed after a force only when necessary. in charge for a certain period be- various ethnic wars for seven firmed the visit – the first by the Iran denies its nuclear pro- Bandung search and rescue packed tourist bus plunged from The unrest was not a situation fore holding an election. decades. prime minister to the Gulf power gramme is aimed at developing agency chief Deden Ridwansah a hill in West Java’s hilly area. AP – nor that it was being reviewed. atomic weaponry.

Malaysian Court Rules Non-Muslims Can Use ‘Allah’ 16 Injured As Tribal Groups Kuala Lumpur: A Malaysian court ruled on no other word for God but Allah. Wednesday that non-Muslims can use the word Three other words — “Kaabah” or Islam’s Clash Over Offensive Tiktok “Allah” to refer to God, in a major decision in a di- holiest shrine in Mecca, “baitullah” or house visive issue for religious freedom in the Muslim- of God, and “solat” or prayer, were also Videos In Pakistan majority country. banned in the 1986 government directive. The High Court decision squashed a Government counsel Shamsul Bolhas- Agenceis 35-year-old government ban on the us- san was quoted by The Star newspaper as age of Allah and three other Arabic words saying that the four words can be used in Karachi: At least 16 people have by Christian publications, deeming the ban Christian materials according to the court’s been seriously injured in Pakistan’s unconstitutional, said the plaintiff’s lawyer, ruling, as long as there is a disclaimer say- Sindh province after two tribal groups Annou Xavier. ing it is intended for Christians only and a clashed over “offensive TikTok videos”, The government has previously said Allah symbol of a cross is displayed. police said on Thursday. This led to tension between the should be reserved exclusively for Muslims The ruling was a result of a long legal chal- The fight broke out on Wednes- groups,” he said, adding that at- to avoid confusion that could lead them to lenge by a Christian woman whose religious day after the two groups in Mirpur tackers used bamboo sticks with convert to other religions, a stance that is materials containing the word Allah were Sakro area mocked each other, us- iron hooks and axes in the fight. unique to Malaysia and hasn’t been an issue dict an earlier decision by the country’s Fed- Malaysia” enshrined in the constitution, he added. seized by authorities at the airport when she ing “offensive” clips on the video- Pakistan in October last year had in other Muslim-majority nations with size- eral Court in 2014 that upheld the govern- Muslims account for about two-thirds of returned home from Indonesia in 2008. sharing platform, officials said. banned TikTok, citing “immoral” able Christian minorities. ment ban following a legal challenge by the Malaysia’s 32 million people, with large eth- The controversy over the usage of Allah All the 16 injured persons have content. However, the ban was lifted Christian leaders in Malaysia say the ban Roman Catholic Church, which had used the nic Chinese and Indian minorities. Christians has provoked violence in Malaysia. Anger been shifted to Karachi for treat- in just ten days after the Chinese- is unreasonable because Christians who word Allah in its Malay-language newsletter. comprise about 10 per cent of the population. over a lower court ruling against the govern- ment, eight of them are said to be in owned company promised to moder- speak the Malay language have long used “The court has now said the word Allah Most Christians in Malaysia worship in Eng- ment ban in 2009 led to a string of arson at- critical condition, a local official said. ate its content. Several youths have Allah, a Malay word derived from Arabic, in can be used by all Malaysians,” Xavier said. lish, Tamil or various Chinese dialects, and refer tacks and vandalism at churches and other “The dispute started three days lost their lives trying to shoot daring their Bibles, prayers and songs. “Today’s decision entrenches the fundamental to God in those languages, but some Malay- places of worship. That ruling was subse- ago, when youths from the two videos on the platform. TikTok has The high court ruling appeared to contra- freedom of religious rights for non-Muslims in speaking people on the island of Borneo have quently overturned by higher courts. tribes uploaded videos on TikTok. nearly 20 million users in Pakistan. 05 Friday | 12.03.2021 State Parliamentary Panel Seeks J&K Tourism Organises Special Budgetary Provisions ‘Bird Flu Scare Shuts Road Show At Indore For Road Connectivity In J&K 70 Percent Poultry Farms In Valley’

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Srinagar: Amid the bird flu scare, over 70 percent of poultry farms in Kashmir have closed leaving hun- dreds of people jobless and causing farmers losses worth crores. Observer News Service Madhya Pradesh which, he said, Poultry farmers said that last is one of the potential markets for year they suffered heavy losses SRINAGAR: The J&K Tourism De- the Union Territory. Agenceis region. The Committee, therefore, due to Covid-19 lockdown and this partment in collaboration with Hemendra Singh Jadon, Chair- recommends the Ministry to en- year due to the rumour mongering the Association of Kashmir Tour man, Travel Agents Association of Srinagar: A parliamentary panel sure sufficient budgetary provi- about bird flu in the poultry. Operators. held another road India, Madhya Pradesh & Chha- has recommended the Union gov- sions for this purpose and in case Tariq Elahi, a senior member of show at Indore as part of its pro- tisgarh Chapter also spoke on the ernment that it must keep special any shortage is felt in this regard, Kashmir Valley Poultry Farmers As- motional campaigns across the occasion and said JK is one of the focus on the maintenance of roads the same may be communicated sociation (KVPFA) said that despite country to attract tourists. priority destinations for travel in the Jammu & Kashmir region. to the Ministry of Finance at the no case of bird flu was reported in Assistant Director, Dr. Javed- agents and travellers are eager to In its report, the department- Revised Estimates (2021-22) poultry, people have stopped the ur-Rahman and Tourist Officer, visit the paradise. He assured that related parliamentary standing stage,” reads the report. consumption, "due to rumour- Jammu, Rajesh Raina represented the TAAI - MP chapter will pro- committee on Transport, Tourism The report was tabled in both mongering and irresponsible re- the J&K Tourism who were ac- mote JK in their packages. and Culture has recommended to Houses of the Parliament on Tuesday. porting by the media". companied by the office bearers Praising the hospitality of the the Ministry of Road, Transport The panel headed by MP T.G "Only one case was reported in farms," he said. Elahi said, farmers have request- from the Association of Kashmir Kashmiris, Atul Singh Chapter and Highways to ensure sufficient Venkatesh made the recom- poultry in Baramulla but that too He said to restart the farm, one ed the government to look into the Tour Operators (AKTO). Chairman (MP) Association of budgetary provisions for road mendation after his recent visit was on a shop not in a poultry farm has to purchase a chick for Rs 50 to matter and come up with a package Leading tourism operators, Domestic Tour Operators of India connectivity in Jammu & Kashmir to Kashmir where he interacted but people started spreading ru- 60 which they used to purchase in for poultry farmers or at least waive travel agents, destination man- who also spoke on the occasion Union Territory. with different stakeholders on is- mours that there is bird flu among between Rs 20 to 30. off their interests on bank loans. agement companies besides re- said they have been sending tour “The Committee is of the con- sues related to road, travel & hos- poultry everywhere," Elahi said. "Feed costs around Rs 80 per Avian Influenza has been re- gional and national media were groups to Kashmir for a very long sidered view that the Ministry pitality sectors. Elahi said most of them have chick for about 30 to 40 days and ported among dead crows, do- invited at the promotional eve- time and they have been receiv- must place special focus on the He also heard the officials of started the business on bank loans then in the market we have to sell mestic geese and cocks in Jammu ning who networked with the ing overwhelming love from the maintenance of roads in the Jam- Ministry of Road Transport and and by witnessing huge losses from it Rs 80 per kg," he said. "How farm- and Kashmir besides a single case J&K’s travel agents for business people during their holidays. He mu and Kashmir region, since the Highways, National Highways last two years they are unable to re- ers will restart their farms in such among poultry in Baramulla. opportunities and promotion of said Kashmir is not only a beauti- region needs good connectivity Authority of India AI and Gov- turn the money to the banks. circumstances when he is getting Moreover, doctors have said that the varied tourism products. ful place but safe for travellers. He throughout the year, from both ernment of Jammu & Kashmir "Hundreds of people have taken Rs 80 per kg but he has to spend it is safe to eat poultry products if it J&K Tourism highlighted the also urged the travel and tourism economic as well as strategic on ‘role of highways in nation farms on rent but due to bird flu around Rs 120-150 at an average on is boiled properly, however precau- vast potential of the tourism sec- fraternity to promote JK vigor- viewpoint. A well-connected, well building’ with reference to the scare, they too have closed their one poultry bird." tions must be taken—(KNO) tor in the Union Territory through ously in their tour packages. maintained road network would status of national highways/ state beautiful presentations delivered Moreover, the department has spur economic activities and fur- Highways in Jammu and Kash- by Assistant Director Dr. Javed ur already organised several shows ther the tourism prospects of the mir—(KNO) Rehman.He highlighted the JK’s at other major cities including, all tourism products including Kolkata, Pune, Puri, Jaipur, Am- leisure, adventure, pilgrim, hand- ritsar, Bhubaneswar, Bhopal and icraft, food and culture.On the oc- Bangalore followed by Chennai J&K Academy of Art, casion, various short films were on March 12, Raipur Varanasi & also screened which mesmerised Lucknow on March 13, Nagpur on Culture & Languages To Be the audience. March 17, Mumbai & Hyderabad Assistant Director India Tour- on March 19, Delhi on March 25, Registered As Society ism, Ministry of Tourism, R. K Cochin on March 26 and Mysore Mishra who was also one of the on March 27 beside it will also Jammu: The Administrative Coun- the chairmanship of Lieutenant guests at the promotional pro- participate in major travel marts cil (AC), which met here under the Governor, and will also have other gramme hailed the JK’s initiative like OTM, SATEE as part of its ag- chairmanship of Lieutenant Gov- administrative authorities including in promoting its tourism sector in gressive marketing campaign. ernor, Manoj Sinha, approved the General Council, Central Committee, proposal to register the J&K Acad- and Finance Committee. emy of Art, Culture, and Languages The Society will work to pro- as a Society under the Societies mote publication of literature on Enhanced Value Of Product Registration Act, 1860. The decision art, culture and allied subjects will align the Academy with the including monographs, journals, Will Increase Farmer’s administrative changes brought in dictionaries, and encyclopedias; Jammu and Kashmir after its reor- sponsor and organize cultural ex- Income: DDC Shopian ganization in 2019. changes, mushairas, symposiums, The reorganisation of the J&K seminars, lectures, meets, camps, SHOPIAN: The District Develop- the products. This can be done by Academy of Art, Culture, and conferences, exhibitions, film ment Commissioner, Shopian, increasing production on one side Languages is based on the ex- shows, music, dance & drama per- Sachin Kumar Vaishya Thursday and diversifying the demand for isting models of central bodies formances, and cultural festivals; Chaired a meeting of the District additional produce by value ad- like Sahitya Academy, Sangeet and encourage translations of lit- Level Committee under Pradhan dition and processing on other Natak Academy and Lalit Kala erary works from one regional / Mantri Formalization of Micro Food hand, he added. Academy. national language into others and Processing Enterprises(PM FME). The DDC said that the FME The new Society will be governed also from non-Indian into regional Herath Celebrated Across Kashmir The meeting discussed various scheme will provide a framework through a Governing body under / national languages. Agenceis vati by cooking traditional Kash- J&K. I pray for sustained peace issues relating to the structure for value chain development and miri food, especially fish. Rainfall and development in J&K and and success of different units un- alignment of support infrastruc- Srinagar: Kashmiri Pandits on or snow on this day is considered well-being of its people." der PMFME and approval of ben- ture by identifying a unique food Thursday celebrated Maha Shivratri, to be a good omen. Divisional Commissioner eficiaries/cases in the district. product with a special focus on Kidnapped Shopian Cousins locally known as Herath, with great On this festival, the Pandits dis- Kashmir P. K. Pole while talking During the meeting, 04 cases perishable items in Agriculture fervour amid incessant rains that tribute soaked walnuts as a mark to KNO extended his best wishes were put up for discussion. These produce and a food product widely Recovered, Accused Arrested added colour to the festival. of respect to the Hindu deities. to the Pandit Community and include Units of Manufacturing of produced in a district. He advised Amid Covid-19 SoPs and guide- Lt. Governor Manoj Sinha on prayed for peace and brother- Food and Products of different units. for general awareness among the Agenceis 21/2021) under section 363 IPC lines a special prayer were organ- the festive occasion said, this fes- hood on this pious occasion. The Committee discussed thread- people in this regard and also di- (kidnapping) was registered in ised at Shankaracharya Temple tival symbolizes value of devo- "I also extend my greetings and bare various issues relating to the rected for diversification of sale Srinagar: Two minor cousin police station Zainapora Shopian. overlooking Dal Lake in Srinagar. tion and harmony, while extend- wishes on Shabe-E Mehraj to Mus- structure and success of these Units. points of apple across the district sisters who were allegedly kid- SSP Shopian, they said, consti- On the occasion the Shankara- ing his greetings on his Twitter lim Community in which night The DDC directed the con- besides full integration of apple napped in Shopian district of tuted five different police teams charya Temple was illuminated Handle he wrote, "My greetings long prayers are held, on the occa- cerned officers to coordinate processing with one district one south Kashmir have been recov- who immediately swung into ac- with lights and decorated with to all on the auspicious occasion sion of Maha Shivratri and Shabe- with District Lead Bank Manager, product (ODOP) programme. ered within 12 hours, officials said tion and at least 25 persons were flowers. The festival holds an of Mahashivratri. This festival E-Mehraj I once again extend my Shopian and resolve bottlenecks The DDC also directed them to on Thursday. detained for questioning. important place among the Pan- symbolizes values of devotion & greetings to both the communities relating to financial implications. make correct exercise while prepar- Soon after the sisters, both aged “Finally girls were recovered dits, who celebrate it to mark the harmony, the hallmark of glori- and pray for peace, brotherhood, He said that the objective of the ing DPRs of various projects so that about 14 years, went missing, of- and the accused was arrested from wedding of Lord Shiva with Par- ous tradition & cultural ethos of development in the valley", he said. scheme is to double the farmer’s Banks and approving authorities ficials said that a case FIR (No. Srinagar,” they said. (GNS) income by enhancing the value of take appropriate action on time.

Govt Approves Creation Of 30 Posts To Operationalise Div Com Stresses On Maternity Hospital Jammu JAMMU: The Administrative Council (AC), Speeding Up Of Construction which met here under the chairmanship of Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha, approved Work On Z- Morh Tunnel the proposal of Health and Medical Education Department to create additional 30 posts to op- erationalise the newly sanctioned 200 bedded Maternity Hospital at Gandhi Nagar, Jammu. The Maternity Hospital is being built at an estimated cost of Rs. 50 crore, and has an initial sanctioned strength of 237 employees at differ- ent levels of the organisational hierarchy. The additional 30 posts are required to make the paediatric wing of the hospital fully functional. Once operational, the hospital will strengthen the maternity-related facilities in Jammu division, ease the burden of patient load on the existing tertiary level hospital- SMGSH, and ensure quality maternity, neo- natal and pediatric care to the patients.

Tipper Crushes Man In Poonch Agenceis the site. He was briefed about the progress made on various works of Z-Morh tunnel Agenceis GANDERBAL: Divisional Commissioner, including construction of approach roads, Kashmir, Pandurang K. Plole Thursday lanes, protective walls, drains besides oth- Poonch: A retired Zonal Educational Officer visited under construction Z- Morh tun- er affiliated works of the project. (ZEO) was killed after run over by a speed- nel where he initiated blast for first After the physical inspection of East ing tipper from rear side in Poonch district on breakthrough of the Z-Morh Tunnel be- & West Portals of Z-Morh tunnel, the Thursday, officials said. tween West Portal and the Ventilation Divisional Commissioner stressed upon They said at about 1500 hours, the ZEO Tunnel Portal, here. speeding up the construction work by Gulab-ud-Din (retired ZEO) son of Wali Mo- Deputy Commissioner Ganderbal, the engaged contractor. On the occa- hammad of Prat Gurasi in Mendhar area of Shafqat Iqbal and General Manager(P), sion, he was assured that the Z-Morh es- Poonch district was crushed to death when NHIDCL, V. K. Pandey, ACR Ganderbal, cape tunnel will be ready for controlled a tipper (JK12-7950) hit and trampled him SDM Kangan, ARTO Ganderbal and of- movement by November this year. after unloading Bajri at his house. ficials from NHIDCL were present on Pertinently, the opening of the Z- SHO Gurasi Kamal Singh confirmed the the occasion. Morh escape tunnel facilitates locals death and said that further proceedings are After initiating the blast, the Div Com and tourists to access Sonamarg during underway. (GNS) reviewed the process of ongoing work at the winter season as well. KashmirKashmir Observer Observer 44Friday,Friday, 01 01 February, February, 2013 2013 OPINIONOPINION

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So, whilewhile nothingnothing agreesagrees that that the the UNMOGIP UNMOGIP is is not not re- re- Legal Counsel: Tasaduq Khwaja beenbeen for for long, long, the the last last resort resort of of the the capable capable and and the the destination destination of of thethe antidoteantidote ofof ‘Confidence‘Confidence Build-Build- IndiaIndia andand Paki-Paki- whilewhile nothingnothing camecame outout camecame outout ofof thisthis quiredquired any any longer longer in in J&K J&K and and India India Switchboard: (0194) 2106304 inging Measures’Measures’ (CBMs)(CBMs) whilewhile theythey stan,stan, signedsigned byby of this debate, old debate,debate, oldold reciprocatesreciprocates byby providingproviding ShahrukhShahrukh choicechoice for for those those who who are are unable unable to to fit fit in in anywhere anywhere else. else. When When the the themselvesthemselves continue continue to to foster foster an an en- en- thethe HeadsHeads ofof thethe of this debate, old woundswounds werewere re-re- KhanKhan ‘Z’ ‘Z’ category category security? security? screening processEditorial: for (0194) entry 2502327 into this field - on which the entire social vironmentvironment of of mutual mutual mistrust! mistrust! twotwo governmentsgovernments woundswounds werewere reopenedreopened openedopened andand ThoughThough the the recent recent exchanges exchanges be- be- screening process for entry into this field - on which the entire social The reaction of New Delhi and and ratified by normalisation of tween New Delhi and Islamabad may Email editorial: [email protected] The reaction of New Delhi and and ratified by andand normalisationnormalisation ofof normalisation of tween New Delhi and Islamabad may edificeedifice rests rests - - should should have have been been highly highly stringent, stringent, it it had had largely largely be- be- IslamabadIslamabad to to the the recent recent incidents incidents on on theirtheir respectiverespective thethe bilateralbilateral tiesties bringbring a a whiff whiff of of humour humour into into our our lives, lives, comecome a a hit- hit- and-trial and-trial exercise exercise with with the the barest barest minimum minimum regard regard for for thethe LoCLoC servesserves asas aa grimgrim reminderreminder parliaments,”parliaments,” thethe thethe bilateralbilateral tiesties betweenbetween NewNew thethe dismal dismal future future of of the the bilateral bilateral rela- rela- talent,talent, skill skill and and temperament. temperament. thatthat thethe basicbasic philosophyphilosophy ofof ‘build-‘build- IndianIndian representa- representa- betweenbetween New New Delhi Delhi DelhiDelhi andand tions,tions, whichwhich thethe presentpresent ‘line‘line ofof en-en- KO VIEW inging bridges’ bridges’ through through CBM CBM initiatives initiatives tivetive suggestedsuggested itsits IslamabadIslamabad hashas gagement’gagement’ portends,portends, isis disquietingdisquieting HavingHaving been been active active partners partners in in ruining ruining the the state-run state-run school school sys- sys- byby increasing increasing ‘people ‘people to to people’ people’ con- con- termination.termination. andand IslamabadIslamabad hashas takentaken yetyet anotheranother andand sendssends shiversshivers downdown thethe spine.spine. tem,tem, the the ruling ruling classes classes now now abdicate abdicate all all responsibility responsibility by by dumping dumping tacttact is is flawed. flawed. AsAs expected,expected, takentaken yetyet anotheranother bodybody bodybody blow.blow. ItIt is is high high time time that that leaders leaders of of both both the educational sector into the private lap. This is seen in the lavish Flawed,Flawed, not not because because the the concept concept PakistanPakistan stronglystrongly blow. Islamabad too IslamabadIslamabad tootoo countriescountries stop stop behaving behaving like like school- school- the educationalAfter sector into ceasefirethe private lap. This is seen in the lavish inin itselfitself isis wrong,wrong, butbut becausebecause thethe denounceddenounced NewNew blow. Islamabad too seemsseems toto bebe itch-itch- childrenchildren andand remedyremedy thethe seriousserious supportsupport to to fashionable fashionable and and prohibitively prohibitively expensive expensive private private schools schools leadersleaders themselves themselves don’t don’t seem seem to to be be Delhi’sDelhi’s contention contention seemsseems toto bebe itchingitching forfor inging forfor aa chancechance ‘foot-in-the-‘foot-in-the- mouth’mouth’ disease,disease, whichwhich andand the the mushrooming mushrooming of of lesser lesser copycats copycats who who are are making making a a finan- finan- interestedinterested inin settingsetting anan exampleexample byby byby sayingsaying thatthat nono a chance to ‘take toto ‘take‘take on’on’ NewNew seemsseems to to have have afflicted afflicted them. them. Till Till this this he re-affirmation of the 2003 ceasefire agreement displayingdisplaying confidence confidence in in each each other. other. bilateralbilateral agree-agree- a chance to ‘take Delhi.Delhi. JustJust aa dayday happens,happens, ‘Aman ‘Aman ki ki Asha’ Asha’ will will remain remain cialcial killingkilling inin thethe absencealongabsence the ofLineof aa dependable dependableof Control will andand go affordableaaffordable long way publictopublic ease Though,Though, bothboth countriescountries areare nownow mentment betweenbetween thethe on’on’ NewNew Delhi.Delhi. afterafter thethe Jamaat-Jamaat- aa distantdistant dreamdream andand bilateralbilateral rela-rela- structure.structure. 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Borrowing oftenoften barely barelyrevocation make make the the of grade gradeArticle in in 370rudimentary rudimentary in August literacy,2019. literacy, According particularly particularly to data in in for joy and celebration, and cades since 1947, India’s per capita from Tilak's vision, Jammu Kash- provided by the Ministry of Defence in Parliament recent- Manoj Sinha indicates a fresh resolve to- income reportedly grew six times. mir has created an ecosystem for ruralrural and and remote ly,remote there areas. areas. were This This5133 is isinstances sought sought to toof be beceasefire cloaked cloaked violations by by the the perfor- perfor- along wards nation building. Similarly, other economic param- startups. Within few months, the mancemance ofof the aa handfulhandful LoC and of ofother privateprivate areas schools,schools, in Jammu, withwith resulting nono thoughtthought in 46 forfatalfor thethe ca- TiredTired ofof Thinking?Thinking?A New India -- as Prime ComeCome Min- eters too jumped toto up significantly.aa ConclusionConclusion administration has registered 69 sualties, and 3,479 ceasefire violations in 2019. 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In In any anythe case, case,nation you you havehostage have to to do do from it it whowhoand could? could? Kashmir Especially Especially from who who could couldthe Pakistaniwho who had had his his wiseerswise person hadperson taken once once said, said,similar “A “A conclusion conclusion steps tois is the the ments in Pakistan or sometimes the rigid negotiating posi- couldn’t. yourself realizationcome exam time. of It carrieshuman a good potential deal headheadInvaders, wrapped wrapped around around it is other otherdue notions notionsto warriors — — those those placebuildplace where wherethe idea you you ofgot got New tired tired India of of thinking.” thinking.” that is tions of the two countries. It would be interesting to see couldn’t.young women in yourselfand come development exam time. It carries which a good stalwarts deal like Brigadier Rajendra Singh. most modern and yet carries the how the two countries negotiate their respective condition- like Gandhi had dreamt off. Like Brigadier Singh, Maq- values of people’s participation. alities before reaching out to each other. Here's hoping the society The celebrations should bool Sherwani, Women Self De- With this spirit, we have to work OTHEROTHER OPINIONOPINION NO HOLDS BARRED ...... that the anticipated fresh engagement between the parties ...... NOhold theHOLDS spirit of freedom move - BARREDfense Corps protected the compos- towards sustainable and inclusive ... reaches its logical conclusion in a resolution of all the is- ment, express gratitude to the ite culture of Jammu and Kashmir socio-economic development so sues dividing the two countries for the past seven decades. martyrs, and reflect glory of and every inch of the land by put- that prosperity reaches all. That Sanatan Bharat and Modern In- ting their lives at stake. With the is the top most priority of my ad- DiscriminationDiscrimination AgainstAgainst CricketersCricketers dia which glows under the twin same spirit, our government is ministration. OTHER OPINON light of spirituality of mystics making efforts to develop every I would like to reiterate on HEHE PAKISTAN PAKISTAN women’s women’s cricket cricket team’s team’s visit visit ThisThis discrimination discrimination is is undoubtedly undoubtedly unfair unfair eterseters will will be be able able to to stay stay in in Mumbai Mumbai in in the the and contribution of our scien- inch of the UT's land to the stan- the occasion of Azadi ka Amrit TTtoto India India for for the the World World Cup Cup has has turned turned into into andand puts puts our our team team at at a a significant significant disadvan- disadvan- currentcurrent climate climate if if we we reach reach the the final. final. tists; Prime Minister Modi had dards of mainstream. Mahotsav that we have to pro- aa security security and and logistical logistical nightmare. nightmare. First, First, the the tage.tage. The The team team has has been been conciliatory conciliatory about about TheThe ICC ICC also also needs needs to to consider consider if if India India should should outlined his views on the 75- In order to commemorate 75 vide our youth prospects for the teamteam could could not not Foodgo go to to Mumbai, Mumbai, wastagewhere where its its itsits treatment treatment but but the the International International Cricket Cricket bebe allowed allowed to to hold hold multi-nation multi-nation tourna- tourna- week long events. years of Indian Independence in a future, invest more in education matchesmatches were were originally originally scheduled, scheduled, after after the the CouncilCouncil (ICC) (ICC) should should take take note note of of this. this. mentsments at at a a time time when when it it can’t can’t guarantee guarantee safety safety Friends, now is the time for befitting manner, the tales of our and skills and strengthen the posi- ShivShiv Sena Sena started startedand issuing issuing its its hungerusual usual threats threats InternationalInternational teams teams have have refused refused to to visit visit ofof all all players. players. each one of us to take a pledge saviours like Brigadier Rajendra tion of girls and young women in againstagainst visiting visiting Pakistani Pakistani teams. teams. PakistanPakistan over over justified justified security security fears. fears. It It seems, seems, ItIt is is now now too too late late to to reschedule reschedule the the World World again on our duties towards the Singh, Maqbool Sherwani, Sube- the society. Now,Now, hotels hotels at at the the alternative alternativecloser venue venuelook of atof thehowever,however, cause that thatof humanif if we we simply simply suffering put put international international can CupCup and and our our pulling pulling out out of of the the tournament tournament nation – that’s what Gandhi and dar Major Swaran Singh, Ram During the next 75 weeks of CuttackCuttack andand neighbouringneighbouringyield shocking citycity revelations.teamsteams at at clubhouses clubhouses The United in in stadiums stadiums Nations’s and and refuse refuse inin protest protest will will only only heighten heighten tensions. tensions. We We constitution-maker BR Ambed- Saran and others must reach the celebration, we must demonstrate Bhubaneshwar have refusedFood lodging Waste to our Indexto Report let them 2021 go showed, anywhere for else, instance, the security should make clear that we are only playing kar had told men and women to entire population of Jammu and our shared commitment to the Bhubaneshwar have refusedthat lodging in 2019, to ouran estimatedto let them 931 go million anywhere tonnes else, of the food security should make clear that we are only playing vow for post Independence. We all Kashmir. fundamental values of harmony, playersplayers out out of of fear. fear.Awere thrown away by households,problemproblem would would restaurants apparently apparently andbe be solved. solved. other underunder duress duress and and that that such such conditions conditions are are have the rights to life and I’m sure In Mandukya Upanishad, a Sarv Dharm Sambhav, freedom, OurOur cricketers cricketers now nowfood have have services to to play play around this this all-im- all-im- the world.NoNo country, country,This, at of of a course, timecourse, when would would hunger accept accept suchsuch unacceptableunacceptable if if any any of of our our sportspersons sportspersons tour tour there is scope for more. word, Jagrit, is used to demon- democracy and the duties. Let us portantportant tournament tournamentand under malnourishmentunder virtual virtual house house ar- arear- globalconditionsconditions concerns. to to play play cricketIt cricket is often in in Pakistan. Pakistan. believed Yet, Yet, our our IndiaIndia again. again. Instead Instead of of appeasing appeasing the the anti- anti- But, ponder over what Gandhi strate awakening. The celebra- together celebrate 75 years of the rest,rest, with with their their accommodation thataccommodation hunger is being beingthe result pro- pro- ofwomenwomen inequitable cricketers cricketers access are are expected expected to food to to putor put itsup up with with PakistanPakistan extremists, extremists, the the Indian Indian government government told us then which is so relevant tion will be a glory of our cultural country's independence and start videdvided at at the the clubhouse clubhouseunderproduction. of of the the stadium stadium The in inUNthis report,this in in India. India. however, Additionally, Additionally, tells a the thedifferent final final of of the the mustmust ensure ensure the the safety safety and and comfort comfort of of our our even now. “The true source of heritage with the fragrance of building the India our founding whichwhich all all their their matches matchestale. In will will India, be be played. played. the food Every Every wastagetournamenttournament per person isis supposedsupposed in a year toto was bebe heldesheld- inin players.players. rights is duty. If we all discharge talent pool, strength of our youth fathers wanted. otherother team team will will be betimated staying staying in toin five-star five-starbe 50 kilogrammes.hotels. hotels. Mumbai.Mumbai. One India India of needs needsthe consequences to to explain explain how how our our of crick- crick- -EXPRESS-EXPRESS TRIBUNE TRIBUNE our duties, right will not be far power and vision of scientists and In Bhagwad Geeta, Krishna such waste is there for all to see; in last year’s global hunger to seek. If leaving duties unper- technology experts. This occasion says, I am the source of all, Arju- index, India ranked 94 out of 107 nations and was bracketed formed we run after rights, they too in my mind will sow seeds of na. From me everything evolves.” in the ‘serious’ hunger category. AllAll letters letters intended intended for for publication publication must must include includewill the the escape writer’s writer’s us name namelike and aand will-o'-the- address, address, even evena ifnew if a a pseudonym pseudonymawakening isfor is used. used. the peopleLetters Letters of are are edite editeOndd as asthe clarity, clarity, eve of space space the nation turn- The report underscores the need to view hunger holis- and accuracy of expression require. Our publishingwisp. a letterThe more does we not pursue mean wethem, agree withJammu everything Kashmir. or even anything in it.ing -EDI 75,TOR Jammu and Kashmir must tically: lack of accessOBSERVER OBSERVERto food, faulty distribution, MAILchronicMAIL and accuracy of expression require. Our publishingthe farther a letter they does fly". not mean we agree withOne everything of the stalwartsor even anything of the in it.strive -EDI TORto reach milestones set out poverty, conflict, populous societies and, significantly, food Make yourself accountable to freedom movement, Lokmanya by our founding fathers. wastage all play a part in aggravating the problem. While the J&K and Country’s growth. Tilak, was much ahead of times. Kashmir’sKashmir’sthe Food Safety and StandardsFateFate Authority isis of JustIndiaJust launched Consequential! Consequential! History testifies that India HailHailHis contribution KiranKiran during the free - BediBediViews expressed in the article are an initiative to encourage saving and sharing food that has stood for “Vasudev Kutumb- dom struggle we all respect and the author’s own DEARDEAR EDITOR, EDITOR,might have been wasted, itofof is mistrust. mistrust. unlikely Could Couldto yield you you far-reaching also also tell tell us us who who countries,countries, one one wanting wanting to to and and the the therethere is hakam”is something something every that that time seems seems the to crisisto has DEARDEARcherish. EDITOR, EDITOR, Another visionary but killingskillings and and heinous heinous crimes crimes I Iwould would like likeresults to to comment comment without on on the governmentsthe beheadedbeheaded conducting and and mutilated mutilated targeted the the aware bodies bodies- of of otherother avoiding avoiding its its role role in in Kashmir. 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In 2018, the Delhi government told the Supreme Court that it was considering imposing All our Children are Achievers restrictions on the number of guests at “extravagant” wed- dings to minimize food wastage; it is unclear whether the very year, when results are due to the availability of the best of worse because they had already lost cannot grade success in Kashmir. policy has fructified. Meanwhile, there is a push to reduce declared for the 10th and resources. a complete year to the political situ- Here, all students have done their food subsidies with the Niti Aayog recently recommending 12th standard examinations, However, the situation in Kash- ation in Kashmir and even had the very best and we should be proud of the reduction of the rural and urban coverage under the Na- we begin to congratulate mir is especially special. Here, stu- additional hurdles in their way to get them for ace-ing life against all odds. tional Food Security Act. In a nation floundering under the Eachievers and overlook those who’ve dents don’t only face the issues that access to education as the curtailed To our children - May they grow, weight of starvation, a concerted public campaign fortified not been able to do considerably well. come with socio-economic conditions internet speeds made it extremely flourish and prosper in safety, peace, with a legislative framework must be in place to prevent and It is fairly obvious to people of only but the political situation also difficult for them to avail digital edu- justice and happiness. penalize food wastage. knowledge that merit often depends comes in the way of their growth. cation. on one's socio-economic position. Children world over faced diffi- Many stories of success in these Tania Saeed Telegraph India Usually, it is those who are already culties due to the covid-19 lockdown. results were also accompanied by pe- Taniasaeed@rediffmail privileged who manage to do the best However, Kashmiri students had it culiar stories of loss. Therefore, one Friday | 12.03.2021 07

Mindful Fridays Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD): Types, Causes and Treatment

Wasim Kakroo • Trouble concentrating when lants like caffeine, and decrease tele- reading vision time especially around bed- ttention Deficit Hyperactivity • Mood swings time. Disorder ADHD is a complex • Depression 9. Keep it interesting: Complex tasks brain disorder that impacts • Relationship problems usually attract and interest children how you pay attention, sit still, with ADHD and they are less likely Aand control your behavior because of its Causes: to get distracted during such tasks. impairing effect on the development of Experts aren’t sure what causes Such children often get distracted if the brain’s executive functions. ADHD. Several things may lead to it, in- a task is not challenging enough. So if ADHD is one of the most commonly cluding: a child enjoys challenging activities diagnosed mental disorders in children 1. Genes. ADHD tends to get inher- and can focus while doing them, it is with boys more likely to get diagnosed for ited and run in families. worth encouraging them to continue. it than girls. It’s usually identified during 2. Chemicals. People with ADHD 10. Remember that all children misbe- the early school years, when a child begins may have an imbalance in their have: Don’t label every act of your to show problems in paying attention. brain chemicals. child as a part of his or her ADHD. Re- It is important to mention that ADHD 3. Brain changes. Children with member that all children misbehave can't be prevented or cured, but early ADHD have less activity in the sometimes. Learn which behaviors identification, in addition to having a areas of brain that control atten- need supervision, and which ones are good treatment and education plan, can tion. normal parts of their childhood. help a child or adult with ADHD handle 4. Poor nutrition, infections, 11. Accept the fact that your child — like their symptoms. smoking, drinking, and sub- all children — is imperfect: Try to stance abuse during pregnancy love your child unconditionally ir- What are the symptoms of ADHD? can affect a baby’s brain devel- respective of the mistakes he or she ADHD Symptoms in children: opment leasing to ADHD. does on daily basis. It may help the Symptoms are grouped into three 5. Toxins, such as lead may affect a Parenting a child with ADHD isn’t such as having a particular meals child feel less guilty and encourage types: child's development of the brain. like traditional childrearing as usual time, study time, play time etc. can him or her to work on their issues. 1. Inattentive. 6. Damage to the frontal lobe can rulemaking and household routines can provide essential structure to the 12. Be kind to yourself and your partner: A child with ADHD: cause issues in controlling im- become almost impossible, depending child’s daily life. Be kind to yourself while helping • gets easily distracted pulses and emotions. on the type and severity of your child’s 5. Break tasks into manageable pieces: your child. Blaming yourself or your • Doesn't usually follow directions symptoms. Thus you’ll need to imple- Everyday tasks should be broken partner for the problems your child or finish tasks ADHD Diagnosis and Testing: ment different approaches. It can be- down into small discrete tasks. E.g., if has is not going to help. • Seems lost somewhere Clinical Psychologists/Psychiatrists come maddening to deal with some of a child has been asked to clean their 13. Take breaks: Tending to the needs • Doesn't pay attention and makes diagnose ADHD in children and adoles- the behaviors resulting from your child’s room, it may be helpful to break this of the child with ADHD can be very careless mistakes cents after discussing symptoms in depth ADHD, but there are ways to make life task into smaller tasks, by instruct- draining task and can lead to build- • Forgets about daily activities with the child, parents, and teachers, and easier. ing him to make the bed, put any toys ing up of frustrations. So you’ll need • Has problems in organizing daily then clinically observing the child's be- By following these guidelines, you on the floor back into cupboard, or your own breaks to ease out. Sched- tasks haviors. can limit destructive behavior and help fold their clothes. Similarly break uling alone time is important for any • Often loses things To confirm a diagnosis of ADHD or your child overcome self-doubt and im- study time into slots. Don’t expect parent. • Tends to daydream learning differences, a clinical psychologist prove his or her self esteem and self ef- your child with ADHD to go for a may perform a battery of tests to check the neu- ficacy. marathon study time. Allow the child • Good break options include: 2. Hyperactive-impulsive. rological and psychological status of the child’s to have regular breaks after every 10 • going for a walk A child with ADHD: condition. 1. Encourage and reward good behavior minutes during the study time. • going to the gym • Often fidgets, or bounces when (positive reinforcement) and remove 6. Limit distractions: Since a child with • taking a relaxing bath sitting The tests may include: rewards by following bad behavior ADHD gets easily distracted, creat- • Doesn't stay seated 1. A medical and social history of with appropriate consequences, lead- ing a special, quiet space for your 14. Calm yourself: In order to help your • Has trouble playing quietly both the child and the family. ing to the extinguishing of bad behav- child to read, do homework, and take child with ADHD, you need to com- • Is always moving, such as run- 2. An evaluation of intelligence, ior. a break from the chaos of everyday pose your behavior. Children imitate ning or climbing on things. aptitude, personality traits etc. 2. Define the rules, but allow some flex- life may help reduce unnecessary the behaviors they see around them, • Talks excessively These are often done with input ibility: Don’t be too strict while con- distractions. Things that can cause so if you remain calm and controlled • Is always “on the go,” as if “driv- from the parents and teachers if sistently rewarding good behaviors distraction and encourage impulsive during an anger outburst, it will help en by a motor” the child is of school age. and discouraging destructive ones as behaviors such as television, mobile, your child to do the same. Take time • Has trouble waiting for their turn children with ADHD may not adapt video games, computer etc. should be to breathe, relax, and be thoughtful • Blurts out answers before listen- ADHD Treatment to change as well or as quickly as regulated. Your child can have a bet- before trying to pacify your child. ing to the complete question There are several approaches to others. Allow them to make mistakes ter outlet for pent-up energy if you The calmer you are, the calmer your • Butts into conversations of other treating ADHD. But research suggests as they learn. Accept odd behaviors decrease their time with electronics child will become. people that for many children, the best way to that aren’t detrimental to your child and increase their time doing engag- manage symptoms is a multimodal ap- or anyone else as part of your child’s ing activities outside the home. Out- Understanding your child with 3. Combined type. proach involving multiple methods of individual personality. Discouraging door activities can also help them ADHD and tending to their needs is an treatment that work together. Many and rebuking your child for every develop better social skills if properly uphill task, but a team effort between This involves signs of both types dis- symptoms of ADHD can be managed with odd behavior (just because you felt guided. Clinical psychologists, Psychiatrists, cussed above. combination of medication and therapy. that they are unusual) may prove 7. Encourage exercise: Physical activity Teachers and Parents can turn the tables Close cooperation among Clinical Psy- more harmful than the consequences burns excess energy in healthy ways. and facilitate the child with ADHD to live Symptoms in adults chologists, Psychiatrists, teachers, and of that odd behavior. It also helps a child focus their at- a productive and purposeful life. Let us Symptoms of ADHD may change as a parents is very important. 3. Manage aggression: Try to ignore tention on specific movements. This join hands and make it happen! person gets older. They include: Medication. They can help control hy- mildly disruptive behaviors as a way may decrease impulsivity. Exercise • Often being late or forgetting peractive and impulsive behavior and for your child to release his or her may also help in improving concen- Views expressed in the article are the things improve attention span. pent-up energy or frustration. Always tration, decrease the risk for depres- author's own responsibility and are not • Anxiety Psychotherapy can help someone with punish destructive, abusive, or inten- sion and anxiety, and stimulate the a substitute for medical advice. These are • Low self-esteem ADHD learn better ways to handle their tionally disruptive behavior which brain in healthy ways. for educational purposes only. • Problems at work emotions and frustration. It can also im- goes against the rules you establish 8. Regulate sleep patterns: Children • Trouble controlling anger prove their self-esteem. Counseling may punishment certainly has its place. with ADHD may have difficulty han- The author is a Consultant Clinical • Impulsiveness also help family members better under- However, punishment should never dling themselves during the bedtime. Psychologist.Works as child and • Substance misuse or addiction stand a child or adult with ADHD. It can involve physical or verbal abuse, and Indiscipline in sleep schedule and adolescent therapist at child guidance • Trouble staying organized help such children in developing various it should be used only as a last resort lack of sleep thereof may exacerbate and wellbeing centre at INSTITUTE • Procrastination social skills. as excessive and consistent use of inattention, hyperactivity, and reck- OF MENTAL HEALTH AND NEURO • Easily frustrated punishment may turn abusive. lessness. To help your children get SCIENCES KASHMIR. Email address: • Often bored Parenting tips for ADHD: 4. Create structure: Simple daily tasks, better restful sleep, eliminate stimu- [email protected]

rinagar City, the summer capital of Kash- often called as the Sher-e-Khas, the old city is fa- mir is famous worldwide for its natural mous for its historic places, religious monuments, environment, gardens, waterfronts, and Srinagar Facing a etc. The “Sher-e-Khas” may look inviting in por- houseboats. Emperor Jahangir (a Mughal trait shots but In reality the old city is devastated Sking in the 17th century) said, if there is a heaven by garbage crisis. Allies filled with garbage, lack on earth, it’s here, it’s here, it’s here. But that is of dustbins, is just a glimpse of how worst the con- history today Kashmir is not what it used to be. In ditions really are. Walking along the river Jhelum the latest government’s “Ease of living index” Sri- Garbage Crisis one can easily notice the river embankment cov- nagar ranked at the bottom in Indian’s most live- ered with plastic bags and all kinds of waste all the able cities. There are many factors responsible for way from “Habba Kadal” to “Safa Kadal” it seems Srinagar’s poor performance; mismanagement Haseeb Wani like garbage has rained down from the sky and of garbage is the most important one. Srinagar accumulate along the embankment of the river City produces 400 metric tons of waste each day. sites also pose a different kind of challenge, these garbage sites are a good source of easily available Jhelum. Deteriorating lakes, overflowing dust- The real problem is not generated waste but poor site’s act as feeding and breeding grounds for lo- food. It is like a giant feast which SMC employees bins, streets covered with filth and dogs feeding management of waste. After collecting waste from cal stray dogs, “the exponential growth of stray so kindly offer them. When it comes to the miss- on them. The city is facing a serious garbage crisis house’s hundreds of SMC sweepers empty their dogs in the city deserves an article of its own”, as management of waste, the people are equally re- and quick reforms are urgently needed! trolleys at open temporary sheds which mostly it is among the major problems faced by the resi- sponsible. In Srinagar City, people seem to lack a Solid waste management is not rocket sci- include Srinagar’s busy roads, piles of garbage dents of the city. I have personally seen and sur- basic sense of proper waste disposal. People prefer ence; it is a simple way of segregating and reus- are formed and these piles of garbage stay there vived far too many near misses between my car to throw waste in all sorts of places possible parks, ing waste. The SMC needs to replace old steel for hours until finally cleaned and transported to and dogs. There are a ton of strays who wander rivers, ponds, lakes, or in the corners that are off bins with the colour coded ones, which can prop- landfills. This method of collection and transpor- all day around these street dumping sites. A fatal site. Segregation of waste is largely not practiced. erly store and segregate waste. Educating people tation of waste seems a much-uncivilized thing to accident can happen so fast, and I feel very fear- Organic waste and plastic waste are stored togeth- about the importance of waste management, stor- do, but in this part of the world, this is normal. ing and disposing of waste is also important. Plas- 2020, taught humans the true value of the clean tic waste can be reused and recycled easily; or- environment and sanitation, but in Kashmir even The SMC needs to replace old steel bins with the ganic waste can also be used to make compost and during the pandemic, this piling of garbage on manures. Hence, solving the waste management streets was practiced. During the rush full morn- colour coded ones, which can properly store and problem. We also need to learn from European ing hours, when streets are jammed with traffic, segregate waste. Educating people about the importance nations like Sweden, which produces 4.4 million people rush to offices, children’s going to their tons of waste per year and only 1% of that goes to schools, etc. SMC workers throw their collected of waste management, storing and disposing of waste is landfills the rest is either recycled or used to pro- waste on the streets which is not only ridiculous duce electricity. Only if we could only implement to watch. But in the summers it becomes almost also important 5% of it our problems will be solved. Kashmir is impossible to breathe there due to production of well known for its clean environment and clean gases from decomposing organic waste, decom- ful watching dog’s running around these areas. er and most of the time plastic waste finds its way water, but that reality is changing thanks to our posing organic wastes are also hotspots of mi- There are many accounts of people who got at- into rivers and lakes. It is not hard to notice plas- uncivilized ways of waste management. crobial growth, which makes people and animals tacked by the stray dogs in these areas, especially tic bag wrappers, bottles, floating in Srinagar’s living around these areas’ vulnerable to disease. at night. These incidents can sometimes lead to water bodies. Which are facing serious deteriora- And Viruses like “Bird flu” can also largely serious injuries, even death. It is easy to under- tion. The downtown area of the Srinagar city is The author can be reached spread through these sites. These open dumping stand why dogs prefer to stay on street’s as these worst hit by the garbage crisis, the downtown or at [email protected] Saturday| 13-02-2021

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Lack of exercise linked to depression risk amid pandemic

Agencies pandemic, revealed the average physical activity may require a lon- and survey data from several cohorts more hours per day. steps of subjects declined from 10,000 ger-term intervention," said co-author of nearly 700 young adults before and The researchers found large de- xercise has for long been to 4,600 steps per day and rates of de- Sally Sadoff from the University of during the Covid-19 pandemic. clines in physical activity during Co- recommended as a cognitive- pression increased from 32 per cent California - San Diego. In addition to filling out surveys, vid-19 was most strongly associated behavioural therapy for pa- to 61 per cent. "At the same time, our results participants received wearable devic- with higher rates of depression. tients of depression, yet new The research, published in the clearly show that those who main- es that track their activity levels. Those who experienced declines of Eevidence suggests that the Covid-19 Proceedings of the National Academy tained physical exercise throughout Among the subjects, sleep in- one to two hours of physical activity pandemic changed the nature of the of Sciences, also revealed short-term the pandemic were the most resilient creased by 25 to 30 minutes per per day were most at risk for depres- relationship between physical activ- restoration of exercise does not mean- and least likely to suffer from depres- night, time spent socializing de- sion during the pandemic. While par- ity and mental health. ingfully improve mental well-being. sion," Sadoff added. clined by more than half (less than ticipants who were able to maintain The study of college students, "This raises many possible expla- For the study, the team used a lon- 30 minutes per day), and screen their daily habits were at the lowest conducted before and during the nations, including that the impact of gitudinal dataset linking biometric time more than doubled to five or risk for depression, the team said.

Study finds new way Study unveils association between to halt excessive gender assumptions and climate adaption

Agencies a homogenous and vulnerable -and even counterproductive- ment research has found them to inflammation in body group; gender equality is a wom- -consequences," said Dr Pip Co- be problematic. study led by Dr Jacque- en's issue and; gender equality is hen, from WorldFish. "The social and cultural ex- Agencies diseases such as multiple scle- line Lau from the ARC a numbers game. "For instance, strategies that pectations about what it is to be rosis, arthritis and inflamma- Centre of Excellence "Although there is a global target women only may overburden a woman or a man in any given esearchers at the Royal tory bowel diseases. Through for Coral Reef Studies mandate to work towards gender them, cause a backlash, or obscure society will shape people's wellbe- College of Surgeons in our discovery, we may be able Aat James Cook University (Coral equality in climate change miti- the vulnerabilities of other groups." ing," Dr Lau said. Ireland (RCSI) have dis- to develop novel therapeutics for CoE at JCU) and WorldFish , sug- gation and adaptation, efforts are The study offers lessons for a She said alongside efforts to covered a new way to the treatment of inflammatory gested that gender -- alongside hindered by a set of assumptions more informed pursuit of gender dismantle broader barriers to R'put the brakes' on excessive in- disease and ultimately improve other identities like race, class, about gender, long critiqued in de- equality in climate change re- gender equality, better and more flammation by regulating a type the quality of life for people with and age -- has a powerful influ- velopment studies," Dr Lau said. search, policy, and practice. coordinated efforts are needed of white blood cell that is critical these conditions," commented ence on people's experience of, The study draws on post-2014 The authors said progressing from practitioners and research- for our immune system. senior author on the paper Dr and resilience to, climate change. gender and climate change litera- gender equality means breaking ers to disrupt and counteract un- The discovery has the po- Claire McCoy, Senior Lecturer The findings claimed that ture, to give an overview of how the down stereotypes and prejudices helpful assumptions. tential to protect the body from in Immunology at RCSI. outdated assumptions regarding gender assumptions manifest across about gender--creating environments "Pursuing gender equality in unchecked damage caused by in- The study was led by re- gender continue to hinder effec- recent work in adaptation, mitiga- to enable all people to exercise their climate change policy and prac- flammatory diseases. searchers at the School of Phar- tive and fair policymaking, along tion, and broader climate change agency to cope, change and adapt. tice is critical, and decades of The paper, led by researchers macy and Biomolecular Sci- with the action for climate miti- policy, practice, and research. Dr Lau said she was sur- experience in development offer at RCSI University of Med- gation and adaptation. The review of the literature prised to find so many examples lessons for how to do it well," Dr icine and Health Sciences, She said the four most com- takes a closer look at how these of gender assumptions in climate Lau said. is published in Nature mon and interlinked assump- assumptions narrowly diagnose change practice. She explained "Ultimately, we want to see Communications. tions found are: women are in- the causes of gender inequality. that a first step in disrupting equitable opportunities for all When immune cells nately caring and connected to "As a result, we see too many these assumptions is to lay them people to realize their full poten- (white blood cells) in our the environment; women are strategies that have unintended- bare and explain why develop- tial. Where no one is left behind." body called macrophages are exposed to potent in- fectious agents, powerful inflammatory proteins known as cytokines are Study says, attitudes based on feelings, produced to fight the in- vading infection. However, if these cytokine levels get out of control, significant emotions can stand test of time tissue damage can occur. The researchers have Agencies and how to nudge people to form any belief that attitudes based were associated with a practi- found that a protein called more long-lasting opinions. on emotion would be more stable cal reaction to the gift, whereas Arginase-2 works through ashington : Depending "We have known that en- over time. words like "delightful" were more the energy source of mac- on the topic, people's couraging people to think care- To test the role that emotion strongly associated with an emo- rophage cells, known as attitudes can change fully and rationally can produce plays in forming long-lasting atti- tional reaction. mitochondria, to limit in- frequently or last a attitudes that change less in the tudes, the researchers conducted One month later, the partici- flammation. Specifically Wlifetime. New research drove by future," said Matthew Rocklage, seven independent studies in- pants completed a follow-up sur- they have shown for the first time ences, RCSI (Dr Claire McCoy, Association for Psychological Sci- a researcher with the University volving more than 20,000 partici- vey to test the endurance of their that Arginase-2 is critical for de- Dr Jennifer Dowling and Ms ence reveals that attitudes based of Massachusetts, Boston, and pants in a variety of real-world opinions. The results showed creasing a potent inflammatory Remsha Afzal), in collaboration on feelings and emotions can also co-lead author on the paper. "Our situations. that the stronger the initial posi- cytokine called IL-1. with a network of international stand the test of time. research, however, shows that The first survey, which was tive emotional reaction, the more This discovery could allow researchers from Australia, Ger- Past studies have demonstrat- opinions based on people's emo- conducted the day after Christ- likely that opinion remained researchers to develop new treat- many, and Switzerland. ed that opinions based on hard tional reactions can be particu- mas, measured feelings about fixed one month later. ments that target the Arginase-2 The research was funded by facts and data can remain con- larly long-lasting as well." recently received gifts. The tim- The researchers conducted protein and protect the body from Science Foundation Ireland, with stant over time, but new research As part of their study, the re- ing of this survey allowed the re- similar tests using virtually the unchecked damage caused by in- initial stages of the research orig- published in the journal Psy- searchers asked more than 1,000 searchers to measure real-world same procedure but involving flammatory diseases. inating from a grant from the Na- chological Science reveals that people to what extent they be- reactions to a relatively newly other scenarios, such as how "Excessive inflammation tional Health Medical Research attitudes based on feelings and lieved attitudes based on feelings formed attitude. much the participants supported is a prominent feature of many Council, Australia. emotions can also stand the test or emotional reactions were more The participants were given consumer brands over time and of time. This research has impli- stable over time than those based a list of adjectives to describe how favorable their online res- cations for both predicting whose on thinking and rational analy- their attitudes toward their gifts. taurant reviews were between attitudes are fixed versus fleeting sis. Only 15 per cent expressed Adjectives like "worthwhile" visits. 09 Friday | 12.03.2021 Business 5500 Hectares Of High- Google Pay To Give Density Plantation To Govt Eases Norms Users More Control Come Up In J&K Over Their Data For Setting Up Agenceis “The transaction history will still be there for regulatory pur- New Delhi: Google on Thursday poses (which mandates transac- said it will offer users of Google tion data be stored for the op- Industrial Units In J&K Pay enhanced privacy features, erator for a period of time) but it allowing them to take control of will not be used for personalisa- their own transaction data. tion,” Kenghe said. Google Pay is rolling out an These steps will also help the update to the app from next tech giant in allaying fears of cus- week that will provide users tomers and regulators about the Observer News Service The scheme will also provide with more controls to decide misuse of the financial data of users. subsidies to the growers on ac- how their Google Pay activity Google Pay supports UPI pay- JAMMU: The Administrative count of expenditure related to is used to personalise features ments as well as contactless card Council under the chairmanship micro-irrigation, plant mate- within the app. transactions through tokenised of Lieutenant Governor, Manoj rial, and anti-hail nets. Under All users will be asked to debit or credit cards linked to us- Sinha approved the implemen- the scheme, preference will be choose whether they would like ers’ smartphones. tation of high-density planta- given to farmers with landhold- to turn the control on or off as While the company does not tion scheme in the horticulture ings of less than 4 kanal. soon as they upgrade to the provide country-specific sector with the support of the The high-density plantations next version of the Google user numbers, glob- National Agricultural Coopera- are expected to make horticul- Pay app. ally it has over 150 tive Marketing Federation of In- ture profitable through superior “Privacy is already million monthly dia Ltd (NAFED). The step will yields, higher yields per hectare, a key priority for us... active users of go a long way in enhancing the early harvest, and introduction of If you do anything on which India quality and quantity of horticul- insect and pest resistance variet- Google Pay, it stays accounts for a ture produce and doubling the ies thereby saving the expendi- on Google Pay — and large share. farmer’s income. ture on disease and pest control. that’s the state today. “We don’t The farmer-centric scheme The scheme will be imple- What we are saying take users’ trust will be implemented for apple, mented with the support of now is we are creating for granted, and walnut, almond, cherry, litchi, NAFED which will provide end new controls for managing work hard to ensure and olive among others over an to end support to the growers Agencies title verification, two committees periodically monitor the working your Google Pay activity, even that people are able to un- estimated area of 5500 hectares and will assess the suitability of shall monitor time-bound issuance of all these committees and ad- on Google Play. So if you’re do- derstand and manage their data of suitable agro-climatic zones available land for undertaking Srinagar: In a bid to woo inves- or otherwise, of these NoCs/ap- dress any issue related to issuance ing something on Google Pay, we and make privacy choices that for 6 years with effect from high-density plantation. tors and encourage youngsters to provals as per fixed timelines.” of NOCs. want you to be in control of say- are right for them. We do this by March 2021 to March 2026. NAFED will also install a high- set up industrial units in J&K, the The Industrial Estate level single This divisional level commit- ing — should this activity be used putting our users in the driver’s The new high-density plan- tech laboratory for certification government today ordered that window committee for NOCs for tee will be headed by Director In- or recorded for use for personal- seat to manage their data and tation scheme has provisions of the horticulture produce on there shall be no requirement of units within Industrial estates will dustries and Commerce of the re- ising a feature,” Google Pay vice privacy with easy-to-use privacy to provide 50% subsidy to or- international standards, virus registration/NoC from Industries be looked after by General Manager spective division. It is pertinent to president — product Ambarish features and controls,” he said. chardists for the establishment indexing laboratories, and will and Commerce Department, as a DIC concerned and Estates Manag- mention that the government has Kenghe told PTI. Kenghe emphasised that the of high-density orchards ac- arrange for imports of the spec- prerequisite for establishing an in- er, Industrial Development Corpo- announced a new industrial devel- He cited an example of using financial and transaction infor- companied by a loan facility for ified qualities and species from dustrial unit in the UT. ration Limited concerned. opment scheme for J&K. Google Pay for recharges of mo- mation on Google Pay is never raising 40% of remaining capital. identified countries. According to an order issued by The District level Single Win- The Rs 28,400 crore central scheme bile phone services and said us- sold to a third-party, and the the Principal Secretary, Industries dow committee for NOCs for units for industrial development in J&K will ers can now choose whether this transaction history is not shared and Commerce Department, J&K outside Industrial estates, will be be implemented under the supervi- data can be used for providing with any other Google product Govt, bearing No. 50-IND-2021 dat- looked after by General Manager sion of Department for Promotion of offers and rewards to the users. for targeting ads. Handicrafts Dept. Holds ed 10 March 2021, “any person who DIC concerned, Assistant Com- Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), “Turning on ‘Personalisation According to Google Pay In- intends to start an enterprise may missioner Revenue, and Executive government of India, while the UT within Google Pay’ will pro- dia, users anytime can also de- voluntarily take registration under engineers of Power and Jal Shakti government has been delegated the vide users with a more tailored select transactions, which they Workshop On Publicity, Udyam/IEM (of the MSME Minis- departments. power of registration and processing experience within Google Pay. wouldn’t like Google Pay to use try/Ministry of Commerce and In- The Industrial Estate Level Single of claims under the scheme. As per Even with this setting turned off, for providing a personalisation And Branding dustries, Govt of India), which shall Window Committee for NoCs shall a notification issued by the govern- Google Pay will continue to work experience. suffice for an industrial unit to es- monitor issuance of the above ap- ment of India, the scheme will be just as well — only without per- These privacy features will tablish”. The order states: provals/NoCs as per PSGA timelines. implemented under the supervision sonalisation,” he added. be shown upfront for new users “In case of approvals/NOCs Likewise, district level SW com- of the Department for Promotion of Users will also be able to view before they sign up for the app, which may be required on case to mittee for NoCs shall monitor is- Industry & Internal Trade (DPIIT). and delete individual transac- while old users will get a pop-up case basis from various depart- suance of these NoCs/approvals “However, the registration pro- tions and activity records that when they upgrade their exist- ments like power connection, wa- within 15 days time period, the cess as well as processing of claims they don’t want used to person- ing app. Users can also review ter connection, approval of building order states. Further, there shall be under different incentive com- alise the Google Pay experience. these from the setting tab. —PTI plan, NoC from Fire and Emergency a Divisional Level Single Window ponents is delegated to the UT of Dept, change of land use or land Committee for NOCs which shall Jammu and Kashmir.” (KNT) Apple Starts Assembling Pashmina Testing And Quality Certification Observer News Service regarding the importance and Its Flagship Smartphone objective of the Workshop. The SRINAGAR: The Department experts delivered lectures and Centre Brought Under I&C Deptt iPhone 12 in India of Handicrafts & Handlooms presented their theme specific Kashmir organized a day long presentations to the audience Observer News Service NEW DELHI: Apple Inc has started Apple has been shifting some workshop on Publicity and about G.I Registration, Pashmi- the assembly of iPhone 12 in In- areas of production from China Branding, & Design Innovation na Testing and labeling, Design JAMMU: In a major relief to the ar- dia, the U.S. tech giant said, as the to other markets as it navigates and Packaging of Handloom Innovations and Packaging. tisans and weavers of Jammu and company ramps up manufactur- the trade war between Washing- Products at Seminar Hall of The workshop was attended Kashmir, the Administrative Coun- ing operations in the world's sec- ton and Beijing. A person familiar Indian Institute of Carpet Tech- by representatives of Handloom cil (AC) which met here under the ond-biggest smartphone market. with the matter said in November nology, Nowshera Srinagar. Cooperative Societies besides chairmanship of Lieutenant Gov- "We are proud to be starting Foxconn is moving some iPad and Director, Handicrafts and officers/ officials of Department ernor, Manoj Sinha, approved the production of iPhone 12 in India MacBook assembly to Vietnam Handloom, Kashmir, Mahmood of Handicrafts and Handloom, transfer of administrative control for our local customers," Apple from China at its request. Ahmad Shah was the Chief Kashmir. of Pashmina Testing and Quality said in a statement on Thursday, Cupertino, California-head- Guest at the programme. Director H&H, Kashmir, in his Certification Centre from Skill De- without naming the supplier quartered Apple has bet big on In- On the occasion, Director, speech impressed upon the qual- velopment Department to Indus- making the smartphone. dia since it begin iPhone assembly IICT, Srinagar, Assistant Direc- ity control wing to gear up for tries Department. The Indian unit of Apple's Taiwan- in the country in 2017 via another tor, Handloom, Srinagar and strict implementation of Tourist The decision will facilitate the ese contract manufacturer Foxconn Taiwanese supplier, Wistron. Craft Experts from Craft De- Trade Act / Quality Control Act artisans and weavers to avail test- will assemble the device in its plant Foxconn, Wistron and a third velopment Institute, Pashmina and ensure that the handicraft ing, certification, and labelling in southern Tamil Nadu state, two supplier Pegatron have together Testing and Quality Certifica- dealers distinctly label their facility for authentication of pash- sources familiar with the matter said. committed roughly $900 million tion Centre, Domain expert products as per their makes so as mina products. Besides, promo- handicrafts and handloom prod- of the artisans will be protected Foxconn did not immediately over five years to make iPhones in of TAHAFUZ society, Designer to ensure that no fake products tion of genuine pashmina based ucts in the market, the interests through the authentic trade. respond to a request for comment, India, leveraging New Delhi's $6.7 from Block Level Cluster, Ha- are sold in the name of Kashmir but has previously said it does not billion plan to boost smartphone wal, appraised the participants handmade products. comment on client-specific work. exports.

'Body Shop' Launches Its India’s Growth Deepika Padukone Is A Young Global Leader Positive For World First Store In Srinagar Economy: IMF’s On World Economic Forum’s List Gita Gopinath Agenceis ana Cargill (independent journalist, USA), Mashrafe Bin Mortaza (cap- Agenceis ctor Deepika Padukone on tain of Bangladesh cricket team) and Wednesday made it to the list Rohan Ramakrishnan (founder and NEW DELHI: Strong economic Aof the Young Global Leaders CEO of the ASEAN Post, Malaysia). growth in India has positive impli- (YGLs) compiled by the World Eco- From the business field, there are cations for the global economy and nomic Forum. The list also includes Nirvana Chaudhary (managing di- the country stands out for its vaccine several Indian citizens and India- rector of Nepal's Chaudhary Group), policy, which is playing a key role in origin persons. Shreevar Kheruka (managing direc- helping the world deal with the Co- Announcing its 2021 class of tor and CEO of Borosil India) and vid-19 crisis, International Monetary YGLs, the WEF said these are the Srikanth Bolla (CEO of Bollant Indus- Fund (IMF) chief economist Gita world's most promising 112 tomor- tries, India). Members from the civil Gopinath said on Monday. row's leaders under the age of 40 society and social entrepreneurship “India makes up about 7% of and are involved in activities rang- arena include Amit Paley (CEO of world GDP based on purchasing ing from advocating public health- The Trevor Project, USA), Anulika power parity terms. So, when you care to campaigning for inclusivity Ajufo (principal of the UK's Soros Agencies fers, VIP access to all important are that large, what happens in in medical research. Economic Development Fund) and brand events and many other India has implications for many They join a group of Nobel Prize Deepika Padukone (founder of the Srinagar: The Body Shop, the privileges throughout the year. other countries in the world, es- recipients, Pulitzer winners, heads ney and filmmaker Wanuri Kahiu. collaborate and test ideas among a Live Love Laugh Foundation, India). iconic global retailer of cosmet- The Body Shop already has a pecially countries in the region,” of state and chief executive officers "YGLs are active in today's most- trusted network of peers. Others on the list include Vasud- ics and toiletries, is all set to enter stand-alone store in Wave Malll Gopinath said. committed to improving the state of exciting and dynamic fields and fo- "The YGL Class of 2021 is com- ha Vats (global commercial lead/ Srinagar. The Body Shop opened in Jammu since 5 years. Gopinath said India, which typi- the world, said the Geneva-based or- cus on impact. In the past year, they prised of thoughtful and courageous senior director, Pfizer, USA), Vivek its first standalone store in Sri- Speaking on the new commit- cally grows 6%, was hit very hard ganisation that describes itself as an have worked on more than 30 Cov- leaders who will shape a more sus- Ramaswamy (founder and CEO nagar on 15th February 2021. This ment, Mr Vishal Chaturvedi, Gen- by the pandemic and it is forecast international organisation for pub- id-19-related initiatives, including tainable and inclusive post-pandem- of Roivant Sciences, USA), Ameya outlet offers a wide range of 100% eral Manager- Operations, VM and to contract 8% in the current finan- lic-private cooperation. The Forum expanding the use of free public dig- ic era," said Mariah Levin, head of the Prabhu (managing partner of vegetarian and animal cruelty- Customer Care, The Body Shop In- cial year that ends in March. But of Young Global Leaders was found- ital health services, launching data Forum of Young Global Leaders. UAP Advisors, India) and Maleeka free products for Skin Care, Bath dia, said “We are extremely thrilled now recovery was under way as ed in 2005 by Klaus Schwab, founder challenges to build an ecosystem "We are delighted to welcome Bokhari (parliamentary secretary & Body, Make Up, Hair, Fragrance, to announce our retail presence economic activities have restarted. and executive chairman of the WEF, that can help tackle the pandemic, the class of 2021 at a time when for law and justice, Pakistan). Men's and Gifts. in Srinagar with our new stand- “So, we have indeed projected to create a world where leaders creating mobile intensive care shel- cultivating responsible leadership The list also include Aditi Avasthi Apart from the fabulous alone store. Since the inception of a growth of 11.5% this year (2021- take responsibility for a sustainable ters, opening mental health support is needed more than ever to steer (founder and CEO of Indiavidual products, the store also offers The Body Shop in India in 2006, 22). Now, because of its size when future while meeting increasingly platforms and working on vaccine us through the multiple challenges Learning, India), Gazal Kalra (co- specialist services like skincare we continue to be inspired by the you have India growing, it increas- complex and interrelated challenges. development," the WEF said. the world is facing,” said Nicole founder of Rivigo, India), Hitesh consultation and make-up ap- thoughts, ideas and ethical passion es demand for goods from other Currently, there are 1,400 mem- It further said the class of 2021 Schwab, board member of the Fo- Wadhwa (vice-president for stra- plication. Customers can also of Dame Anita Roddick,” he said. parts of the world and that’s a big bers and alumni from over 120 is gender-equal and has repre- rum of Young Global Leaders. tegic initiatives at Tech Mahindra, enroll into The Body Shop Cus- The Body Shop has over 200 positive,” Gopinath said. countries, and notable members sentatives from 56 countries. The 2021 YGL class members India), Hriday Ravindranath (chief tomer Loyalty program “Love stores in India across 120 cit- Gopinath said better economic include Prime Ministers Jacinda These members will take part in from the academia and research technology and information officer, Your Body” for a nominal fee and ies which include standalones, opportunities and equal pay for Ardern and Sanna Marin, Costa Rica a five-year programme, which of- field include Devi Sridhar (Univer- Global Services at BT Group, India) they will be able to enjoy fantas- Shop-in-Shop available in malls, women not only lowers gender President Carlos Alvarado Quesada, fers executive education courses, sity Lecturer in Global Health Poli- and Suren Aloyan (founder, chair- tic member benefits, year round shopping centres, high streets, inequality but also lowers income actor Yao Chen, lawyer Amal Cloo- expeditions and opportunities to tics, University of Oxford, UK), Adri- man and CEO, Dasaran, Armenia). discounts, member's special of- department stores and airports. inequality. 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Friday | 12.03.2021 10 Pakistan Ready To Host SAARC Summit: FO Press Trust of India and to hold the SAARC summit...It believes held in Islamabad. But after the at- SAARC summits are usually held bi- of the eight-member bloc can only be became the eight SAARC member in that all artificial obstacles in the way of tack on an Indian Army camp in Uri in ennially and hosted by member states realised in an atmosphere free of ter- 2007. During Thursday's foreign office Islamabad: Pakistan said on long overdue SAARC summit should be Jammu and Kashmir on September 18 in alphabetical order. The member ror and violence. media briefing, Chaudhri also rejected Thursday that it was ready to host the removed," Foreign Office spokesperson that year, India expressed its inability state hosting the summit assumes the On December 8, 1985 at the first the reports that Pakistan is importing long delayed summit of the South Asian Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri told reporters dur- to participate in the summit due to Chair of the Association. SAARC Summit in Dhaka, the leaders COVID-19 vaccine from India. Association for Regional Cooperation ing his weekly media briefing here. "prevailing circumstances". In his message on the occasion of of the seven South Asian states - the "Pakistan has not entered into any (SAARC), which is an important organ- The last SAARC summit was held in The summit was called off after the 36th charter day of SAARC on Maldives, India, Bhutan, Pakistan, Nepal, bilateral procurement agreement for isation for regional cooperation. Kathmandu in 2014. Bangladesh, Bhutan and Afghanistan also de- December 8 last year, Prime Minister Bangladesh and Sri Lanka signed a char- COVID-19 vaccine from India," he said "Pakistan is committed to its process The 2016 SAARC summit was to be clined to participate in the Islamabad meet. Narendra Modi said the full potential ter to establish the bloc. Afghanistan in response to a question.

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during March 11-12th and 14th,” he said, add- 21 and Article 51(c) of the Constitution of India, in the fact that the deceased was tortured to “Back then, parents were still debating 2 Militants Killed ing, “Overall Improvement most likely from which provides equal rights and liberty to ev- death in Police custody and then a story was whether to give only religious teachings to records for further investigation and to probe 16th till next spell.” ery person. cooked up with regard to alleged recoveries their girl child or give them modern educa- his complicity in other crimes,” he added. He said that the farmers are advised to avoid The plea said that despite these and alleged efforts of the deceased to run away tion,” says Rameez Kashani, a history lecturer. According to the police spokesperson, the spraying of orchards and other farm operations Constitutional and International law require- from custody.” “To uplift Kashmiri women and free them encounter broke out on Wednesday evening till 15th March. ments, the Centre has failed to carry out After “public outcry and protests by the from their ignorance and religious and social when the state forces launched a cordon and For March 11 and 12, the weatherman has their obligations to ensure protection to the family members”, the petitioners say that conservatism, Begum Zaffar led the movement search operation (CASO) on the basis of specific also issued a “yellow warning” for “isolated Rohingya Community, by proposing to deport the District Magistrate on 17 September 2020 of women emancipation in the valley where input generated by police regarding presence heavy rain/snow, thundershowers with light- the Community to Myanmar, where they face passed an order under section 176 CrPC, order- she could encourage girls to come forward and of militants in the village. ning, hail and gusty winds” in Kashmir as well serious violence and persecution. ing Additional District Magistrate to conduct a educate themselves.” “During the search operation, as the pres- as Jammu divisions. Referring to recent media reports, which magisterial enquiry so as to ascertain causes Later she was appointed as the Inspector of ence of militants got ascertained they were There are four types colour codes signifying said that nearly 150-170 Rohingya refugees in and circumstances leading to Irfan’s death. “It Schools in Kashmir and was the first Muslim given opportunity to surrender, however, they the level of caution: green which means no ac- Jammu have been detained, the plea said that was provided that the Enquiry Officer shall in her administrative capacity, who went fired indiscriminately upon the joint search tion, yellow—situation to be watched), amber new circumstances have arisen even when the submit his report within a period of 20 days.” on delivering lectures in colleges and social party, which was retaliated leading to an en- –government agencies need to be prepared for matter is pending before the court. Also, the family says, a complaint was filed gatherings. counter,” he said. severe weather and red –action needed by the “This follows after the Union Minister on 02 October 2020 before the National Human As a great orator and popular figure, Begum “Due to darkness the operation was sus- agencies. Jitendra Singh’s statements two months ago Rights Commission and in view of the serious- Zaffar was a key member behind the foun- pended however the cordon remained intact that the Rohingya (identified as Muslim refu- ness of the allegations, the DGP was directed dation of Teachers Club and Ladies Club, throughout night,” he added. Highway To Remain gees by the government) wouldn’t be able to to file a detailed report in the matter includ- whose members included Tara Devi, queen of The police spokesperson further said that “Tomorrow on 12-03-2021, no vehicular secure citizenship. These refugees have been ing inquest, Post-mortem and Viscera reports Kashmir’s last monarch, Hari Singh. the last rites of the killed militants shall be movement shall be allowed from either side on illegally detained and jailed in the Jammu Sub and the video CD of the post-mortem exami- “The club was central to bringing reform performed after conducting their medico-legal Jammu-Srinagar between Nashree and Jawahar Jail which has been converted into a holding nation with final cause of death and the mag- changes and participation in the lives of the formalities and their nearest family members Tunnel in view of maintenance/repairing of the centre with the IGP (Jammu) Mukesh Singh isterial enquiry report conducted in the mat- Kashmiri women,” Kashani says. shall be allowed to participate in their last rites. road,” the statement said. stating that they face deportation back to ter along with explanation as to why the case Before the bloodcurdling fall of 1947, Begum “In this connection a case under relevant sec- It also added that Mughal road connecting Myanmar following verification by their em- of “custodial death” was not reported to the Zaffar had served as the secretary of the All tions of law has been registered and investiga- south Kashmir’s Shopian district with Poonch, bassy,” the plea said. Commission within 24 hours. India Women’s Association but later resigned tion has been initiated. People are requested to continues to remain closed due to snow The plea claimed that most of the Rohingya “The DGP has neither submitted the report due to her displeasure with the association’s cooperate with police till the area is completely accumulation. refugees have cards issued by the UN High nor explained his position in the matter till nationalist fervour. sanitized and cleared of all the explosive mate- Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) acknowl- date,” the family says. Back in 1944, she had famously hosted rials, if any,” he added. Ex-Special Secretary edging their status as refugees and granting The family also claimed that Police Mohamad Ali Jinnah and his sister, Fatimah birth in his service/official records in con- them protections. Department did not cooperate with the Jinnah at Srinagar. She had organised a meeting Charges Filed nivance with others in order to take illegal According to official documents from the of- Enquiry Officer so as to “sabotage” the enquiry of Kashmiri women with the stalwart’s shadow Divulging details of the case, he said, police monetary gains for himself and enjoy powers fice of deputy commissioner of Jammu, there into the killing. Meanwhile, the family said, the sibling at present day Lawns of Secretariat. and army on September 14 last year busted as Senior Legal Officer of the Union Territory.” are 6,523 Rohingya in Jammu, it said. Enquiry Officer finally concluded the enquiry In her lifetime, Begum Zaffar held various of- Hizbul Mujahideen module and arrested 3 According to a complaint filed with the On January 10, last year, the top court had in the matter and submitted report to District fices and with her intellectual ability and lead- Ensuring militant associates identified as Arshid Ahmad Crime Branch, Gani who was posted as Special said that it would hear in detail, a batch of pleas Magistrate Baramulla. ership, she was the first Muslim in Kashmir Khan of Wayil, Majid Rasool Rather and Secretary (Legal) in the Home Department till challenging the Centre’s decision to deport ille- “The petitioners (family members) are of to become a director in the Department of Mohd Aasif Najar, both residents of Beehama March 5, 2021 had used his official position to gal Rohingya Muslim immigrants to Myanmar. reasonable belief, given the statements of Education. Victory Of Ganderbal for hatching “criminal conspiracy grab money and enjoy power as a Senior Legal The top court is also seized of petitions which witnesses before the Enquiry Officer, that the In her later days, she was also member of for militant acts, harbouring militants and Officer. support the government’s stand to deport over enquiry report has indicted the Police person- the Social Welfare Advisory Board, Jammu and Cong In giving support to the proscribed militant “As per his actual DOB, he was supposed to 40,000 Rohingyas, who fled to India after vio- nel for killing (Irfan) in custody and has ruled Kashmir, and even became a legislator. organisations”. have retired two years back in March, 2019. lence in the Western Rakhine State of Myanmar out the theory of the police that the deceased At personal level, Begum’s three sons went The police spokesperson said that the inves- By forgery and manipulations the accused has and are settled in Jammu, Hyderabad, Haryana, while fleeing from custody fell into a stone on to have distinguished public profiles. Her Assembly tigations revealed that the arrested trio had added four more years to his due government Uttar Pradesh, Delhi-NCR and Rajasthan. query resulting in his death.” (GNS) two sons, Agha Nasir Ali and Agha Shaukat Ali came into contact with a Pak based Kashmiri service..., the spokesperson said. One of the intervention application is filed mother-in-law. “By then, she had already re- were civil bureaucrats. militant Fayaz Ahmad Khan of Gutlibagh and “After the arrest of the accused, unverified by the United Nations special rapporteur say- tired, but I was instantly moved by her illustri- While Agha Nasir retired as Labour Secretary were being handled by him from across to take complaints have started pouring in...regarding ing that the Centre’s decision for mass deporta- ous persona.” of India in 1977, Agha Shaukat Ali, moved to up various militant and subversive activities in more such cases of violation of rules, which tion of the Rohingya as being “impermissible Begum Zaffar can be easily identified as one Pakistan and joined Civil Services. Her young- the district. will also be verified, the spokesperson said. under international human rights law”, and of the most influential and meticulous wom- est son Agha Ashraf Ali followed her footsteps “After conclusion of investigations, neces- India should ensure that the Rohingyas enjoy en of her times. Her life, Shaheena says, was and went on to become a top academician and sary Government sanction was obtained and Govt Okays “equality before the law and equal access to that of extraordinary persistence and intellect educationist of the valley. accordingly chargesheet has been filed before has been taken on the basis of cost analysis judicial remedies and individualised forms of which brought girl education to the forefront “It was Begum Zaffar Ali whom Sheikh the Competent Court by Ganderbal Police U/s based on fuel rates, toll tax, operational and due process”. and dispelled illiteracy and ignorance. Abdullah approached to convince her son, 7/25 IAA, 13, 18, 20, 23, 39, UA(P)A against four maintenance cost, and losses incurred due to Initially, two Rohingya immigrants -- “As a champion of women rights, her tireless Agha Shaukat Ali to come back from Pakistan accused persons,” he added. COVID-19 lockdown; undertaken by the trans- Mohammad Salimullah and Mohammad and unwavering contribution to social changes and join his cabinet,” Shaheena says. “During port commissioner for the consideration of the Shaqir, who are registered refugees under the and reforms pertaining to girl education in the her lifetime, she longed to meet the same son Govt Begins Process Fare Revision Committee. UNHCR, had moved the apex court in 2017 valley and upliftment came at a time when when he moved to Pakistan. But New Delhi Central University Kashmir and Cluster “Earlier, the Fare Revision Committee rec- challenging the move to deport to Rohingyas society was predominantly patriarchal and or- never granted a visa to her for meeting her son University Srinagar has begun and the final se- ommended a 19% fare hike to make the ply- on various grounds including that it violated thodox in its outlook and question of women in the neighbouring country.” lection is under process. ing of commercial passenger vehicles in J&K international human right conventions. liberation and education were still widely re- When the same government awarded Padma The three year term of Prof Manoj K Dhar, financially viable, taking into account the The Centre had questioned the bona fides stricted,” Shaheena says. Shri to her in recognition of her outstanding vice chancellor of the University of Jammu prevalent prices in the neighbouring states of and motives of the NGOs and individuals seek- Begum Zaffar Ali was born in 1900 in the contribution to the field of social welfare in will end in July this year. Sources said that he Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, and ing facilities for the Rohingya refugees, and distinguished Agha family of Srinagar with her 1987, Begum famously declined the award in a recently made a representation to Raj Bhawan Haryana,” he said. stated that there is no discrimination between maiden name, Syyeda Fatima Hussain. She was televised Doordarshan interview. whether his term was for three or five years. Pertinently, the previous fare revision in Indians and outsiders in providing health and the eldest daughter of Khan Bahadur Aga Syed “The Indian state excesses and gross human In reply, Principal Secretary to Lieutenant Jammu and Kashmir took place two and a half education facilities. Hussain, the first matriculate of Kashmir. rights violations in Kashmir was the reason Governor Nitishwar Kumar said VC’s tem was years ago and the fare remained unchanged The apex court had on October 13, 2017 said Along with her siblings, she was home- behind the non-acceptance,” historian Kashani for three years. ever since, he added. the Rohingya refugee problem was of a “great schooled by a European Home Governess. says. “In terms of section 12 (5) and 12 (6) of magnitude” and the state would have to play While pursuing her education, she was mar- In her later years, the top educationist Kashmir and Jammu universities act, 1969, Civil Secretariat a “big role” while dealing with the contentious ried to her cousin, Agha Zafar Ali Qazalbaash, a had been shuttling between Srinagar and the chancellor University of Jammu has been of dedicated 2 Gbps internet lease line for issue. scion of Afghan family. She continued her edu- Washington, to be with her exiled son. pleased to order the following terms and con- both secretariats, setting up of MPLS net- The court had suggested to the Centre not to cation after marriage. In 1999, when she was staying with Agha ditions of appointment of professor Manoj work for e-Office to create a secure Wide Area deport these refugees but the government had While being a mother to three, she went Shaukat in the United States, the whole family, Kumar Dhar VC University of Jammu. If the VC Network (WAN), providing gap infrastructure, urged that it should not be written in the order ahead taking revolutionary strides and efforts including her great grandchildren, had planned wishes to resign before the end of his tenure, setting up of dedicated near data centre in as anything coming on record would have in- which would go on to change the face of wom- to celebrate her birthday as she was turning he shall give a notice of three months or pay Srinagar to provide zero downtime experience ternational ramifications. en’s emancipation and education in the valley 100 year old. three month’s salary in lieu thereof,” the letter to e-office users in Srinagar in the rare event and inspire thousands of young girls for years “But sadly,” Shaheena says, “she passed away reads. of loss of connectivity, and handholding and HC Seeks to come. Similarly, the three year term of Professor training officials, he said. Senior Superintendent of Police Sopore, S.H.O “She brought an era of renaissance and re- a month short of her illustrious century!” Talat Ahmad, University of Kashmir will end in The Civil Secretariat, the seat of Jammu and Police Station Sopore, SHO Police Station Bomai, generation in the lives of the Kashmiri wom- August this year. A senior professor of Kashmir Kashmir government, functions six months District Magistrate Baramulla and Additional en,” says Nusrat Mehmood, a senior college LG Greets People University said while a hunt has started to look each in Jammu and Srinagar as part of the near- District Magistrate Baramulla (enquiry officer). lecturer who calls Begum her inspiration. “Her harmony, and amity among people of all for new VC of Jammu University, nothing has ly 150-year-old practice known in the state as “Irfan Ahmad Dar was an ordinary shop- passionate, non-conforming and unorthodox faiths, an official spokesperson said. been done so far in Kashmir University. ‘Darbar Move’. keeper running his Kiryana (grocery) Shop at life will continue to rekindle the spirit of excel- Sinha, he said, prayed for peace, progress, While, tenure of VC, Sher-e-Kashmir The practice involves moving voluminous Sidiq Colony Sopore. On 15.09.2020 at about lence in people like me.” and prosperity in Jammu and Kashmir. University of Agricultural Science and files between Jammu and Srinagar, and thou- 12:30 afternoon he was picked up from his In 1925, Begum Zaffar was invited to teach Technology (SKUAST) – Kashmir ended in sands of employees between the two cities shop by the personnel of Special Operations in a Girls Missionary High School run by Miss J&K Logs 75 Cases, October last year. (KINS) in hundreds of buses and trucks by spending Group (SOG) of J&K Police stationed at Sopore Mallinson and Miss Bose in old Srinagar’s Fateh Of the fresh 75 cases, officials said, Kashmir crores of rupees in this bi-annual practice. without any rhyme or reason and without fol- Kadal area. valley reported 65 while Jammu 10 new cases MeT Predicts Officials said about Rs 150 crore is being lowing the procedure established by law,” the “During those times, being a teachress was of infection thus taking the total number of of minus 3.2 degree Celsius against minus 3.5 spent annually on transporting thousands of family says. seen as a stigma but nevertheless she joined people infected by the virus in J&K to 127363. degree Celsius on the previous night, the official official documents, furniture, equipment, etc. On the very next day, the family says, Irfan’s the school to serve the cause of education,” lec- Giving district-wise break-up of cases, of- said. in trucks and buses from one city to the other other brother, Abdul Waheed Dar approached turer Mehmood continues. ficials said, Srinagar reported 39, Baramulla 4, Srinagar, the official said, received 2.3mm of every six months. the Police Station Sopore with a written appli- “Her door-to-door campaigning for edu- Budgam 4, Pulwama 3, Anantnag 8, Bandipora fresh rain during the 24 hours even as it record- The government also pays dearness allow- cation “with regard to incident of his brother cation in an era of subjugation and poverty 2, Kulgam 3, Shopian 2 and Jammu 10 new cas- ed a low of 6.8 degree Celsius against 4.3 degree ance to the employees for the Darbar Move. having been lifted from his shop in broad day- makes Begum one of the most unsung educa- es of infection. Celsius on the previous night. The temperature The ‘Darbar Move’ was started by Maharaja light and kept in illegal custody by the person- tionists of the world. Her academic pursuits Moreover, the officials said that 77 more was 3.5 degree Celsius above normal for this time Gulab Singh in 1872 to escape extreme weather nel of SOG Sopore.” and ambitions to bring social changes heralded patients have recovered and were discharged of the year in this summer capital, the official said. conditions in the two regions of the state. A request was made to the concerned SHO to reg- a new hope.” from various hospitals—12 from Jammu Qazigund recorded a low of 5.7 degree ister an FIR in this regard, the family says. Such was the zeal and determination of Division and 65 from Kashmir Valley. Celsius against 4.6 degree Celsius on the previ- Rohingya Refugees “Instead of registering the FIR upon presen- Begum Zaffar that she simultaneously started ous night and received 4.4mm of rain during direction to the Union Government to refrain tation of a written complaint the family mem- philanthropy work towards the poor girl of the CRPF Man Shoots the time. from implementing any orders on deporting bers of the Irfan Ahmad Dar were called to the school and looked after their hygiene and over- was a resident of south India’s Kerala state. The mercury settled at 1.6 degree Celsius the Rohingya refugees, who have been de- Police Station and informed that Irfan Ahmad all development. According to the reports, Jyoti was ‘mentally against 0.4 degree Celsius on the earlier night tained in the sub jail in Jammu. Dar escaped from custody in village Tujar “She even encouraged both young and el- disturbed’ and was not assigned any weapon. at Pahalgam while the famous resort received “Direct UNHCR to intervene and determine Sharief and his body has been found in a deep derly women to seek education and person- “Today while others were busy, he took an- 6.6mm rain. the protection needs of the Rohingya refugees gauge/stone query,” the family says, adding, ally volunteered to teach them,” says Mubashir other jawan’s weapon and shot himself. The Kokernag, also in south Kashmir, recorded not just in the Jammu but also in camps across “The fact of the matter is that (Irfan) was sub- Hussain, a social activist from Srinagar. rifle belonged to a constable named Arvind a low of 4.3 degree Celsius against 2.7 degree the country and complete the process of grant- jected to worst kind of physical torture while in “Through the good offices of her father Kumar of 54 Battalion co-located at Bukhari Celsius on the previous night while it received ing them Refugee cards,” it said. illegal custody which resulted in his death and who was then Home and Judicial Minister in House with 79 Battalion. Jyoti had reported 3.2mm rain. The application said that on August 8, 2017, his body was thrown in a stone query.” Maharaja’s regime, grants were sanctioned for back from 27 days leave on March 1,” CRPF said, The minimum temperature settled at 2.6 the Ministry of Home Affairs, has issued a let- The family alleged that a story was “cooked the schools. Begum managed to get an extra as per news agency ANI degree Celsius in Kupwara against 3.3 degree ter to all the Chief Secretaries of all the State up” that Irfan died after he escaped from Police sum of Rs 10 sanctioned for the maintenance Celsius on the previous night while the north Governments/UT Administrations, raising a Custody while he was being taken for making of girls every month besides meals.” Cop Killed In Kashmir district received 12mm rain, the of- concern regarding the increased ‘illegal im- recovery of some illegal ammunition in vil- Impressed by her progress in studies, her said that it was a hit and run case. ficial said. migrants’ in India and their purported ‘grave lage Tujar Sharief. The family says that Police children’s home tutor encouraged her to sit for “A case has been registered under relevant The weatherman has forecast erratic weath- security challenge.’ Station Bomai registered an FIR (No. 71/2020) the matriculation examination as she, by then, sections of law and further investigation has er with intermittent rain with thunderstorm “That the petitioners faced an imminent under Section 224 IPC (Resistance or obstruc- had been teaching girl students of tenth stan- been taken up to crack the case,” he said—(KNO) in plains and snow over higher reaches in the danger of being deported vide the government tion by a person to his lawful apprehension) to dard for five years. Valley till March 15. circular which directs the relevant authorities this extent. Begum Zaffar was reluctant initially as no Decomposed Body “There is possibility of light to moderate rain to identify and expeditiously deport illegal The family says that Irfan’s death took place woman from the valley till then had passed requested by police to share information if and snow for next 36 hours,” the official said. Rohingya refugees, which is why the petition- in highly “suspicious circumstances” and “he the matric exam. She finally broke the jinx anyone is missing from their family members Sonam Lotus, Director Meteorological de- ers approached this court for protection,” it bore visible torture marks all over his body in- by becoming the first matriculate woman of to 9906154100 and may approach Police sta- partment, said that the “weather is going to said. cluding head, chest and limbs. There were vis- Kashmir in 1930 and went on to complete her tion Kishtwar to identify the body. remain erratic till March 15. The petitioners further submitted that ible and apparent burn injuries over the body graduation in Domestic Science and Liberal SHO Kishtwar Abid Bukhari told local news “Expect intermittent rain with thunder- this proposed deportation is contrary to the of the deceased.” Arts from Lady Mclegon College, Lahore in agency GNS that efforts were underway to storm and snow over higher reaches mainly Constitutional protections of Article 14, Article “All this strengthens the belief of the (family) 1938. identify the body. 11 Friday | 12.03.2021 Sports ‘KL Rahul And Rohit Sharma Debutants FC Goa To Host Will Start As Opening Pair,’ Group E Matches Of ACL Says Captain Kohli India Football Captain 2021 At Fatorda Stadium Press Trust of India Washington has an impressive Press Trust of India matches which are scheduled economy rate of less than 7 per over Sunil Chhetri Tests between April 14-30, will have AHMEDABAD: India captain Vi- (6.95) in 26 games for the country. GOA: Indian Super League side Saudi Arabia hosting Groups rat Kohli on Thursday said that Kohli made it pretty clear FC Goa will host the Group E A and D games in Riyadh as Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul will that the question didn't amuse matches of the AFC Champi- well as Group C in Jeddah. The be the team's opening combina- him one bit. Positive For COVID-19 ons League (ACL) at the Fator- matches in Group B are set to be tion in T20 cricket going ahead "I mean the question has da Stadium in Margao. staged in the United Arab Emir- as it geared up for a five-match to be asked with some kind of Press Trust of India The Asian Football Con- ates city of Sharjah. series against England starting logic as well. You suggest where federation on Thursday con- In the east region, the AFC in Ahmedabad on Friday. you would add Ash, and play NEW DELHI: Indian football team firmed the venues for the Asian has decided to postpone the Kohli also made it clear that him in the team?" he countered. captain and star striker Sunil Chhe- Champions League 2021 group group stage matches originally Ravichandran Ashwin will not "Washington already does tri on Thursday said he has tested stage matches after an exten- planned for April 21-May 7 be in the white-ball scheme of that job for the team. It's easy positive for COVID-19, a develop- sive feedback exercise with its to June/July 2021, taking into things till Washington Sundar to ask a question but you ment that is set to rule him out of participating member associa- consideration the existing is performing. should have a logical explana- the international friendly against tions, commercial partners and travel restrictions and quaran- India will start their prepara- tion to it yourself." Oman on March 25 in Dubai. all relevant stakeholders. tine challenges posed by the tions for the T20 World Cup, to No space for compromise on fit- He is also likely to miss the be held in India later this year, ness: Kohli on Varun Chakravarthy March 29 friendly against United with the series against England Mystery spinner Varun Arab Emirates at the same venue. and the skipper did give some Chakravarthy's repeated fitness The Bengaluru FC star forward took indications about how the core test failures have raised quite a to social media to post the update combination would look like. few eyebrows and the Indian and said that he is feeling fine. "If Rohit plays, then it's sim- captain sent a message loud “In a not-so-happy update, I’ve ple. KL (Rahul) and Rohit have and clear that anyone aspiring tested positive for COVID-19. In bet- been performing consistently to play for India should abide ter news, I feel fine as I continue my at the top of the order for us by certain fitness standards. recovery from the virus and should and those two will start," Kohli Chakravarthy, an IPL sensa- be back on a football pitch soon,” was unambiguous in his reply tion for Kolkata Knight Riders, Chhetri wrote on his Twitter handle. were placed seventh on the table at to assemble for a preparatory camp that the seasoned Shikhar Dha- was first picked ahead of the “No better time to keep remind- the end of the league stage. in Dubai from March 15. India last wan will have to wait. Australia tour only to be found ing everyone to continue taking all The former champions logged 22 played an international match in No- "In a situation, Rohit takes out later that he was hiding a the safety precautions always.” points after winning five matches, vember 2019, in the 2022 FIFA World rest and KL has a niggle or shoulder injury back then. The 36-year-old was competing in drawing seven and losing eight games. Cup qualifiers against Afghanistan something, Shikhi (Dhawan's He did his rehabilitation the Indian Super League (ISL) till last Chhetri, the second highest goal (in Tajikistan) and Oman (in Muscat). nickname in team) obviously at the NCA but hasn't played month in Goa in a bio-secure bubble. scorer in international football Already out of contention for the And according to an ISL COVID-19 pandemic. comes in as the third opener any national level competitive His campaign got over after Benga- among active players, scored eight second round of World Cup qualifi- source, Goa has been selected Thailand, meanwhile, will but the starting composition, match and again failed the YoYo luru FC failed to make the semifinals. times in the 20 ISL games this season. ers, India are scheduled to play two as a centralised venue for host matches in the east re- Rohit and Rahul will be the (17.1) and 2km (8 minutes) fit- The team’s last game was on As part of the preparation for home matches against Asian Cham- Group E matches. gion Groups F, G and J, with ones who will start." ness test after Chetan Sharma's February 25, which Chhetri played the two matches against Oman and pions Qatar and Afghanistan, and FC Goa has been clubbed the venues for Groups H and However, Kohli was trifle committee unexpectedly picked and also scored a goal. Bengaluru FC UAE, the national team is scheduled an away game against Bangladesh. with the last edition's runners- I as well as the exact dates for annoyed with a question on In- him without any game time. up Persepolis FC of Iran, Qatari all Groups to be decided and dia's no.1 Test spinner Ashwin's "Look individuals need to un- heavyweights Al Rayyan SC and communicated in due course, chances of making a comeback derstand the systems that have one yet-to-qualify side in Group E. the AFC statement added. looking at his impressive IPL been created for the Indian crick- The group stage draw of The preliminary and play- form last time when he got et team," Kohli was very clear on IND Vs ENG 1st T20 the continent's top-tier league off matches of the ACL 2021 some big names including the where he stood on the issue. involving 40 teams was held (East) are also postponed and India captain cheaply. "We should operate at the online here. will be played in centralised "Washington has been doing very high levels of fitness and With World Cup In Mind, India Start This season's AFC Champi- venues of their respective really well for us. So you cannot skills and that's why this (India ons League is the biggest ever group stage matches. have two players of the same team) is top of the ladder when in history as it was a 32-team Groups A to E make up west discipline, playing in one spot. playing cricket, in our country. Search For Perfect Combination affair last time around. region while Groups F to J So (this will not happen) unless "We would expect players FC Goa had become the first comprise east region. Washy has drastically horrible to abide by what's required to Press Trust of India Indian club to directly qualify The league kicks off with the season and things go south be a part of Team India. There for the group stage of the ACL preliminary stage on April 7. for him," Kohli said about the shouldnt be space for any com- AHMEDABAD: A blend of favourable by virtue of finishing on top of The knockout matches in the young all-rounder. promise, in that regard." results in the present and finding the the points table at the end of Round of 16 are scheduled for perfect combination for the near future the league phase. September 13-15 and the quar- will be India's main endeavour when The winner side of each of the ter-finals on September 27-29. they square off against a well-rounded 10 groups and three best run- Both rounds will be played Vijay Hazare Trophy England in a five-match T20 Interna- ners-up from each region -- west as single matches. tional series starting here on Friday. and east -- advance to the round The semi-finals will be over Uttar Pradesh Beat Gujarat By For skipper Virat Kohli, the primary aim of 16 of the knockout stage. two legs on October 19-20 and will be to get an idea of his core group of According to statement is- 26-27. The two-leg final will be Five Wickets To Enter Final players going into the ICC T20 World Cup sued by AFC, the western region held on November 21 and 27. in October. And he couldn't have hoped Press Trust of India plined bowling effort, UP skipper for a better opposition than a world-class Sharma said they executed their English white-ball side under Eoin Mor- Shooting World Cup NEW DELHI: Akshdeep Nath's plans well to ensure the easy win. gan, ready to be way more challenging on tight seam-up stuff along with a "Initially, the ball was skid- flatter tracks which promise a run-feast. useful half-century helped Uttar ding the idea was to bowl wicket "This is a fantastic opportunity for us to Qatar Team Arrives, UK And Pradesh defeat Gujarat by five to wicket and not give away any play in conditions where we will be play- wickets to reach the Vijay Hazare loose deliveries. We just stuck to ing the World Cup," England's explosive Brazil Contingents To Go Into Trophy final after 16 long years. our plan and it resulted in the suc- batsman-keeper Jos Buttler had recently It's a tough call that Kohli needs to take Navdeep Saini in a three-way battle. They will meet Mumbai in the cess," Sharma said. said, shrugging off the debacle that was as playing both of them would mean no For England, the white ball format Hard Quarantine On Arrival final at the Feroz Shah Kotla on Gujarat skipper Priyank Pan- the Test series. place for either Shreyas Iyer or Indian fans' presents them with multi-skilled cricket- Sunday. Opting to bat at the Fero- chal blamed it on the sloppy bat- For Indian vice-captain Rohit Sharma, sentimental favourite Suryakumar Yadav, ers like Stokes, Sam Curran and IPL auc- zshah Kotla, Gujarat top-order put ting and said they threw way their it's all about focussing on the present. who is finally set to wear the India Blues tion sensation Moeen Ali for starters, who up an ordinary show and found initial few wickets. "If we focus on the present, the future after years of hardship. can change the complexion of any game the going tough against some re- "Batting was poor initially and will take care of itself. It's a long series and The option of explosive hitting, that in either departments. lentless UP bowling attack to be we gave way two-three quick wick- it's important to see where we stand as a one among Shreyas and Surya can pro- Throw in specialists like pacers Jofra bundled out for a paltry 184 in 48.1 ets. We could have taken the score team and individual," Rohit said. vide at No 4 or 5, is very enticing and the Archer, Mark Wood, Chris Jordan and overs with Nath taking 1 for 29 in 6 to 240-mark which would have While there are more advantages of team management for one wouldnt like wrist spinner Adil Rashid, it will be a con- overs apart from pacers Yash Fayal made it difficult for them," he said. having multiple options, fashionably de- to miss out on an opportunity to exploit test where India can never be termed firm and Aaqib Khan finishing with Asked whether they decision scribed as a "happy headache" for any that advantage. favourites. three and two scalps respectively. to bat first was a mistake, he said: captain, there are a few pitfalls that come The Motera track will certainly be a flat The next week and half would be an In reply, UP survived some "We were positive and confident with such a situation. The Indian team un- deck, suiting the needs of the shortest for- indication as to which direction the teams early hiccups before Nath wrested about our batting but those initial derstands this fully well, having burnt its mat and with a lot of batting firepower in are headed in terms of preparations for control with a calculated 104-ball few wickets cost us dear." hands during the 2019 World Cup. both sides, the Ahmedabad skyline could the marquee event later this year. Match 71 (8x4), while the in-form Upen- UP new ball duo Dayal (3/71) It was one event where till last moment, witness a lot of fireworks from both ends. Starts at 7 pm. dra Yadav sealed the issue with an and Aaqib (2/22) shared five wick- they didn't have a settled number four. Whether it's vice-captain Rohit, the unbeaten 31 from 25 balls. ets among them and it was their So it will only be fair that Kohli and indomitable duo of Rishabh Pant and Har- Teams (from): Fresh from his match-winning discipline and control that did not head coach Ravi Shastri, in their minds, dik Pandya for the hosts or captain Mor- India: Virat Kohli (captain), Rohit Sharma Press Trust of India but foreign players will not be 112 against Delhi in the quarterfi- allow Gujarat to break free. decide who will be Rohit's opening part- gan, Ben Stokes, Jos Buttler, Dawid Malan (vc), KL Rahul, Shikhar Dhawan, Shreyas staying in long quarantine and nal, Yadav came to the crease after The only respite came from Het ner going into the mega event. The choice and Jason Roy at the other end, the kooka- Iyer, Suryakumar Yadav, Rishabh Pant NEW DELHI: Qatar on Thurs- will not be discouraged to par- UP lost their set duo of skipper Patel who topscored for Gujarat is down to KL Rahul and Shikhar Dhawan. burra white might find itself in the stands (wk), Hardik Pandya, Yuzvendra Chahal, day became the first country to ticipate," Rijiju had said. Karan Sharma (38) and Akshdeep with a 87-ball 60 (5x4) in a 66-run By pure cricketing logic and the skill more often than not. Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Axar Patel, Wash- arrive for the upcoming com- Before that, a request was in quick successions. partnership with veteran Piyush sets that he is blessed with, Rahul's selec- With the unavailability of Thangarasu ington Sundar, Shardul Thakur, Navdeep bined shooting world cup in placed before the ministry that Yadav held his nerves and en- Chawla (42-ball 32; 2x4, 1x6). tion in any white ball playing XI is a no- Natarajan in the bowling department, Saini, Deepak Chahar, Rahul Tewatia, Is- Delhi while Brazil and UK are shooters be exempted from hard sured that there's no more jitters brainer but then there is Dhawan, who has Bhuvneshwar Kumar will be back leading han Kishan (reserve wkeeper). reaching on Friday, after which quarantine of 14 days and for- as he smashed one six and three Brief Scores: Gujarat 184; 48.1 been a terrific performer at global events the attack along side another senior Yuz- they will go into a seven-day eign delegates be given vaccine boundaries to script the win with overs (Het Patel 60, Piyush Chaw- and one of the senior-most in the side. vendra Chahal for company. England: Eoin Morgan (captain), Joss But- hard quarantine. shots on priority. 44 balls to spare. la 32; Yash Dayal 3/34, Aaqib If Kohli decides to accommodate Dha- With England's weakness against slow tler, Jason Roy, Liam Livingstone, Dawid Six shooters and their support Hosts India will field a strong UP had last made the final in Khan 2/22) lost to Uttar Pradesh wan, then he will have to push Rahul bowlers' well-documented in these condi- Malan, Ben Stokes, Moeen Ali, Adil Rashid, staff from Qatar reached the na- 57-member squad in the tourna- 2004-05 season when they shared 188/5; 42.5 overs (Akshdeep Nath down at No.4 as the Bengaluru man's tions, Chahal could have both Washington Reece Topley, Chris Jordan, Mark Wood, tional capital on Thursday. ment. the trophy with Tamil Nadu after 71, Karan Sharma 38, Upendra place in the playing XI at this point of time Sundar and Axar Patel for company which Sam Curran, Tom Curran, Sam Billings, Both Brazil and United King- The squad was named by the a tied finish. Hailing their disci- Yadav 31 not out) by five wickets. is non-negotiable. leaves Shardul Thakur, Deepak Chahar and Jonny Bairstow, Jofra Archer. dom have witnessed a spike in National Rifle Association of In- the number of COVID-19 cases dia (NRAI) last month. in recent times. The team comprises all 15 Participants, coaches and of- Tokyo Olympics quota win- Coach Koeman Hopes His New-Look Barcelona Can Convince Messi To Stay ficials from the two countries ners, including Anjum Moudgil, will be quarantined at the Radis- Divyansh Singh Panwar, Manu Agencies out rounds. The humiliating 8-2 de- While Mbappe's future is also in son Hotel situated close to the Bhaker and Saurabh Choudhary. bacle against Bayern Munich last sea- doubt with his contract set to expire, Dr Karni Singh Shooting Range, Commonwealth Games gold- BARCELONA: A friendly chat with son prompted Messi to say he wanted Neymar could be a lure for Messi. Ney- venue for the March 18-29 medallist Anish Bhanwala was Kylian Mbappe. A quick hug with to leave the club he has been a part of mar, whose contract is also up after the World Cup. also picked in the 25m rapid pis- Mauricio Pochettino. A kiss on the for two decades. Since then, he has kept season, has repeatedly said he would The International Shooting tol team. forehead from Ángel Di María. quiet about his plans, except to say that love to remake the partnership he Sport Federation (ISSF) tourna- The competition will be a The signs were all there at Parc des he will decide when his contract expires shared with Messi at Barcelona. ment will see shooters from combined event for rifle, pistol Princes for paranoid Barcelona fans at the end of the season. But Koeman hopes he can offer Mes- more than 40 countries, includ- and shotgun shooters featuring who fear Lionel Messi will follow the Swayed by his past relationship si a team on the up thanks to his bold ing UK and Brazil, taking part. as many as 30 different events. path of Neymar and bolt for Paris Saint- with Messi, Joan Laporta was elected moves to remake a squad that had once Last month, Sports Minister More than 40 countries have Germain once the season ends. as president again last weekend by club won it all, only to slowly lose its com- Kiren Rijiju had said that a short- so far confirmed their entries, Barcelona coach Ronald Koeman, members. Laporta claimed he was the petitiveness in Europe. Out went Luis er and convenient quarantine including South Korea, Singa- however, is confident that he has done best man to talk Messi into remaining Suárez, Arturo Vidal and Ivan Rakitic period would be put in place for pore, USA, United Kingdom, Iran, all he can to convince Messi to continue at the Camp Nou. last offseason, and in came 18-year- the world cup in order to not dis- Ukraine, France, Hungary, Italy, his career with the Spanish club, de- But until Messi actually signs a new olds Pedri González, Ansu Fati and Ilaix courage international shooters Thailand and Turkey. spite another disappointing Champions deal, all eyes will be on possible suitors. Moriba, among other promising talents. from competing at the event. Some countries which are not League campaign. And PSG is a leading candidate since it For Koeman, the main thing that "I have already assured that sending their teams include the “Leo has to decide his future, nobody is one of a handful of clubs that could Barcelona lacked against PSG was the India will conduct international likes of China, Japan, Germany, can help him do that, (but) I think that possibly afford a player who currently finishing touch provided by Mbappe, tournaments in such a way that Russia, Australia, New Zealand, he has seen for some time now that this ing well again. The team fought back to urday. makes 138 million euros ($167 million) who scored four goals in the aggregate COVID protocols will be followed Kuwait and Malaysia. team is on the right track and has a fu- beat Sevilla in the Copa del Rey semifi- For Messi, who scored a fantastic per season. 5-2 victory. ture. I don't think that he can use that as nals last week and has closed the gap on goal in Paris and had a penalty saved Pochettino, the PSG coach, said his “I think everyone can be proud of the a reason not to stay,” Koeman said after Spanish league leader Atlético Madrid by Keylor Navas, the elimination will go hug with Messi after Wednesday's image we have shown,” Koeman said. "I have already assured that India will Wednesday's 1-1 draw at PSG elimi- to six points. down as yet another painful exit from match was “just to say hello” to a player “Once again this team showed that it conduct international tournaments in such a way nated Barcelona from the competition. Barcelona is unbeaten in 16 league the tournament that he last won, for a who he coached against when he was at has a great future.” Koeman, who instead of titles prom- games — with 13 wins and three draws fourth time, in 2015. Espanyol. Di María, who pecked Messi Now the question is whether pride that COVID protocols will be followed but foreign ised a rejuvenation of the team when he — before it hosts last-place Huesca on Since then, Barcelona has faced on the head after the final whistle, is a and promise are enough for Messi, now players will not be staying in long quarantine and took over last year, has Barcelona play- Monday. Atlético visits Getafe on Sat- several lopsided losses in the knock- teammate on Argentina's national team. 33, to stay put. will not be discouraged to participate." Outpost Friday | 12.03.2021 12 "India No Longer Democratic 5 Years After Return From Country": Rahul Gandhi Pakistan, Geeta May Have Tweets Swedish Report Finally Found Her Family

Agenceis Tears rolled down Meena's eyes as she met Geeta for the first time, o DNA test has been con- he said. Geeta did not understand ducted yet but for 29-year- a word of what Meena said as be- Nold Geeta, who returned to ing speech and hearing impaired, Agenceis NGO Freedom House down- India from Pakistan in 2015 after she communicates only through graded India's status from "free" going there when she was nine, sign language. New Delhi: Congress leader Ra- to "partly free" and claimed that the search for her biological moth- It is likely that Geeta reached hul Gandhi today claimed India is "political rights and civil liberties er may have ended, an NGO says. Parbhani and boarded the Sa- "no longer" a democratic country, have eroded in India since Naren- Geeta, who returned to India chkhand Express to Amritsar and quoting media reports on Swedish dra Modi became prime minister on October 26, 2015 after inter- later boarded the Delhi-Lahore Institute's democracy report that in 2014". vention by then External Affairs Samjhauta Express, Selgaonkar downgraded India. The government has strongly Minister Sushma Swaraj, was ini- said. Geeta has now spent around a "India is no longer a democratic rebutted the Freedom House re- tially lodged at a facility of a hear- month-and-a-half in Parbhani and country," he said on Twitter, tag- port and called it "misleading, ing and speech impaired institute often meets with Meena and the ging a news report citing Sweden's incorrect and misplaced", while run by an Indore-based NGO. The latter's married daughter, who also V-Dem Institute's democracy re- asserting that the country has well More Than 1 In 5 over five-year-long search to find lives in the Marathwada region. port that has downgraded India established democratic practices. Geeta's family led to Parbhani in "It is for the government au- from "world's largest democracy" Rahul Gandhi has been attack- Maharashtra, where she is now thorities to decide on when to to "electoral democracy". ing the government over the issue being trained in sign language conduct a DNA test. Till then Geeta This comes after another global of freedom of speech and expres- Smartphone Users At by Pahal, an NGO working for the will continue to receive training at report by US government-funded sion. hearing and speech impaired. Pahal," Selgaonkar said. Pakistani Speaking to PTI, Dr Anand Sel- media reported that Geeta, who Risk Of Over-Dependence gaokar of Pahal said Geeta was was rescued by a social welfare handed over to Anand Services So- organisation in Pakistan after she Ambani Security Scare: Agenceis The survey, which interviewed problems as being at high risk. ciety, another Indore-based NGO, mistakenly ended up in that coun- 15,000 people across the coun- The majority of the respon- on July 20, 2020 and Gyanendra try before being sent back to India Cops Find Link To Spot Near Seoul: More than 20 per cent try on their smartphone usage, dents, 61 per cent, said individu- Purohit of that NGO first came to in 2015, has been reunited with of South Korean smartphone us- found that 19.3 per cent were at als were responsible for solving Parbhani in December last year. her real mother in Maharashtra. Delhi's Tihar Jail ers are at risk of being overly de- potential risk, while 4 per cent their dependency problem on The search in the last five years Bilquees Edhi the wife of late pendent on the devices, a survey were at high risk of being too re- the devices, followed by compa- involved screening process of at Abdul Sattar Edhi, who now runs showed. liant on mobile devices. nies at 21.8 per cent and the gov- least a dozen families from Ut- the world famous Edhi Welfare The Ministry of Science and ICT The survey characterised us- ernment at 17.2 per cent, reports tar Pradesh, Bihar, Telangana and Trust and who developed a close said 23.3 per cent of smartphone ers who have weak control over Yonhap news agency. Rajasthan after claims that they bond with Geeta said the Indian users in the country were at risk their smartphone usage and start South Korea ranked as the top were Geetas blood relations. Pu- girl had finally been reunited with last year, up 3.3 percentage points to have problems with health and country in terms of smartphone rohit said the search led the NGO her real mother in Maharashtra from the previous year, citing a daily life as being at potential risk ownership among adults at 95 to Meena Waghmare (71) who state, Dawn newspaper reported. survey carried out by the National while grouping those that have per cent, according to the U.S.- lived in Jintur in Parbhani district, "She has been in touch with me Information Society Agency. lost control and experience severe based Pew Research Center. when her daughter Radha (Geeta) and this weekend she finally told went missing. me the good news about meeting "Meena told us that her daugh- her real mother," Bilquees said. The survey characterised users who have weak control ter has a burn mark on her stomach Bilquees said they had found over their smartphone usage and start to have problems with health and and when we checked, it turned Geeta when she was around 11-12 out to be true," Purohit said. years old at a railway station and daily life as being at potential risk while grouping those that have lost Geeta's father and Meena's first gave her shelter at their centre in control and experience severe problems as being at high risk. husband Sudhakar Waghmare Karachi. died some years ago and she now "Somehow she strayed into lives near Aurangabad with her Pakistan and was shelterless when second husband, Purohit said. we found her in Karachi," she said. Trinamool Congress Postpones Manifesto Agenceis dence was posted on the Telegram Release Following "Attack" On Mamata Banerjee Fake Doctor Gets 40 Years messaging app late in the night on Mumbai: A Telegram channel February 27. Agenceis In Jail For Raping 2 Sisters through which an organisation The message had also demanded named Jaish-ul-Hind had claimed payment in cryptocurrency and Kolkata: The Trinamool Con- In Chhattisgarh responsibility for placing an explo- mentioned a link to deposit the same. gress on Wednesday postponed sives-laden SUV near industrialist During the probe, the link was the release of its manifesto for the Agenceis The court also imposed a fine Mukesh Ambani's residence was found as "not available", due to upcoming elections in West Ben- of ₹ 10,000 on the convict, Mr "created in the Tihar" area of Delhi, which the investigators suspected it gal, following the alleged attack on fast-track court in Chhattis- Kosale added. a senior Mumbai police official said to be mischievous, the official said. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, garh's Raipur has sentenced In December 2016, the fam- on Thursday. On February 28, another mes- party leaders said. Aa fake doctor to two jail ily members of the victims, then The Delhi police has been in- sage from Jaish-ul-Hind surfaced Ms Banerjee, the party's chair- terms of 20 years each for raping aged 21 and 19, took them to the formed about it, he added. on a social media platform, claim- person, was scheduled to release two sisters on the pretext of treat- accused for the treatment of their The police took the help of a ing that the organisation did not the manifesto in the afternoon at ing them in 2017. abdominal and waist pain. private cyber agency to track the have any role in the incident. her residence in Kalighat. The court, in its order on The accused started raping the location of the phone on which the The investigation in the case was "The manifesto release has Wednesday, said the two sen- siblings since early 2017 on the Telegram channel was created, the initially conducted by the Crime been postponed for the time be- tences will run consecutively, pretext of curing them through official said. During the investigation, Branch of the Mumbai police. ing. It will be released after Ma- which amounts to a 40-year jail "black magic" and threatened the location of the phone was traced After the mysterious death of mata Banerjee gets well and is term, Special Public Prosecutor them with dire consequences if near Delhi's Tihar Jail, he added. Thane-based auto parts dealer back home. Although our manifes- Tarachand Kosale said. they informed about it to anyone, A Mahindra Scorpio car with Mansukh Hiran, who was in pos- to is ready, there is no question of Additional Sessions Judge the prosecutor said. gelatin sticks was found parked session of the SUV that was later releasing it without her," a senior Pooja Jaiswal convicted Samay Lal The crime came to light in Sep- near "Antilia", the multi-storey found parked outside Ambani''s TMC leader said. She alleged on Wednesday eve- Ms Banerjee had released the Dewangan, 48, a resident of Gan- tember 2017 when the victims residence of Ambani, in south residence, the probe was trans- The chief minister is at present ning that during her campaign in party's list of 291 candidates on dhi Nagar, under section 376(2) narrated their ordeal to their par- Mumbai on February 25. ferred to the Maharashtra Anti- undergoing treatment at the SSKM Nandigram, she was attacked by March 5. (n) (committing rape repeatedly ents, following which a complaint According to police sources, Terrorism Squad (ATS). Hospital in Kolkata with injury to four-five men who pushed her, be- West Bengal will be voting in on the same woman) of the In- was lodged at the Gudhiyari po- the Telegram channel was created On Monday, the National Inves- her left leg, waist, shoulder and sides banging on her the door of her eight phases, beginning March 27. dian Penal Code (IPC) and sen- lice station, he said. on February 26 and the message tigation Agency (NIA) took over neck, according to doctors. car, leading to the injuries. The votes will be counted on May 2. tenced him to two jail terms of The accused was subsequently claiming responsibility for placing the case related to the recovery of 20 years each for raping the two arrested and a case was registered the vehicle outside Ambani''s resi- the explosives-laden vehicle. women, he said. against him.

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