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Afghan War Veteran Among 3 COVID: 139 More Cases Detected In Militants Killed In Pulwama Gunfight JK, Toll 2857 He Was Mastermind Of Recent Car Bomb Attack Attempt: IGP Recovered Cases Cross 1000 Mark As 54 More Patients Discharged From Hospitals Abid Bashir Kangan village of Pulwama. “The slain commander has Srinagar: At least three mili- been identified as Abdur Reh- tants affiliated with Jaish-e-Mu- man alias Fouji Bhai or Fouji hammad, a militant outfit were Baba, who had participated in killed in a gunfight that broke Afghan war and was active since out between forces and militants 2017 in Kashmir. He was the IED in South Kashmir’s Pulwama expert and was the mastermind of district on Wednesday, police May 28 Car bomb plan which was said. averted on time by the police, army Inspector General of Police and CRPF,” Kumar said as per a lo- (IGP) Kashmir Zone, Vijay Ku- cal news gathering agency. mar said that an IED expert of He said the slain militant com- Jaish-e-, Muhammad outfit, who mander belonged to Multan, Paki- had participated in Afghan bat- stan. He said that the identity of tle and was the mastermind of two other slain militants is being Car Bomb that was detected and ascertained and it seems that both destroyed by the security forces area locals. “We have called some SO News Desk Moreover, 54 more in Pulwama on May 28. people to identity the slain and if COVID-19 patients have re- He termed the killing of Jaish and stated that two more IED ex- Addressing a press conference day three Jaish militants includ- they turn out to be locals, their Srinagar: Over 130 posi- covered and discharged from top commander as a “big success” perts of Jaish are also on the ra- at Police Control Room (PCR), ing and IED expert of the outfit parents will be allowed to partic- tive cases of Novel Coronavi- various hospitals, 01 from for the security forces in Kashmir dar of security forces. IGP Kashmir Kumar said that to- were killed in an encounter at ipate | More on P2 rus were on Wednesday de- Jammu Division and 53 from tected in Jammu and Kashmir Kashmir Division. Union Territory, taking the According to the daily Me- toll up to over 2850. dia Bulletin on novel Coro- The government informed navirus (Covid-19), out of No Ease In Restrictions, that 139 new positive cas- 2857 positive cases, 1816 are es of novel Coronavirus Active Positive, 1007 have re- Violators To Face Law: Div Com IAS Topper Among 3 Politicians (COVID-19), 30 from Jammu covered and 34 have died; 04 division and 109 from Kash- in Jammu division and 30 in Agencies Released After 9 Months mir division, have been re- Kashmir division. ported, thus taking the total The Bulletin further said Srinagar: Amid reports Nasir Azam number of positive cases in that out of 189364 test results about the reopening of markets Release Mehbooba, Jammu and Kashmir to 2857. available, | More on P2 at various places in the Valley, Srinagar: Jammu and Sagar, Lone: Omar the divisional administration Kashmir government on Srinagar: Former Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday said Wednesday released bu- Kashmir Chief minister Omar that strict action will be initiat- reaucrat-turned-politician Abdullah on Wednesday welcomes Rs 223 Cr loan scam ed against those found violating Dr. Shah Faesal and two the release of Shah Faesal and two other PDP leaders, Sartaj Madni and the government orders. senior leaders of Peoples Peer Mansoor from detention. Eyewitnesses told a local Democratic Party, includ- The trio was detained under PSA last Ex-chairman of J&K State news gathering agency that the ing uncle of former Chief year soon after the GoI revoked the markets at various places have Minister Mehbooba Mufti, special status of Jammu and Kashmir Cooperative Bank arrested reopened after the closure of announced unlock 1.0, the Jam- nearly nine months after Hussain after revoking in August last year. over two months in wake of the mu and Kashmir administration their detention. their Public Safety Act(P- Taking to Twitter, NC Vice President Nasir Azam COVID-19 pandemic. decided to continue with the The authorities today re- SA) detention orders. Omar Abdullah hailed the release even as he demanded setting free Pertinently, the markets lockdown till June 08, saying leased Jammu & Kashmir Faesal, Mansoor and other leaders including Ali Moham- Srinagar: The Anti-Corrup- across the Valley remained that there will be no relaxation Peoples Movement founder Madni were detained in mad Sagar, Hilal Lone and PDP chief tion Bureau (ACB) on Wednesday closed after the government an- in the restrictions. Dr Shah Faesal and senior August last year after Cen- Mehbooba Mufti. “Good to hear @ arrested Muhammad Shafi Dar, nounced lockdown to prevent However, some of the markets PDP leaders Sartaj Mad- tre abrogated the Article shahfaesal , Peer Mansoor & Sartaj former chairman of Jammu & the deadly virus from spreading. as per the eyewitnesses were seen ni and Peerzada Mansoor 370 and | More on P2 Madani | More on P2 Kashmir State Cooperative Bank, As the Government of open in Srinagar | More on P2 who is one of the main accused in Rs 223 crore loan scam. The arrest took place a day after the ACB issued a look-out notice and an- nounced a reward for giving tip- No Decision 3000 Days Of Lockdown Witnessed In off about his whereabouts. “Muhammad Shafi Dar, ex- Taken To Re-Open chairman, J&K Co-operative that Muhammad Shafi Dar, Over Two Decades: Kashmir Traders Bank Ltd. who was evading Chairman J&K Co-operative Schools: Govt arrest since the registration of Bank Ltd, sanctioned ‘We Are Struggling To Sustain, Want Measures For Revival Of Our Businesses’ the case was today arrested and Rs 223.00 crore fraudulently in Srinagar: Advisor to Lieutenant taken into custody by Anti- Cor- favour of non-existent Co-op- Governor, KK Sharma on Wednesday Owais Gul ing Kashmir Chamber of Com- ruption Bureau and his interro- erative Society ‘River Jhelum said the government has not taken merce & Industry (KCC&I), gation is going on,” a spokesman Co-operative house Colony’ at any decision to re-open the schools in Srinagar: In last over two Kashmir Traders & Manufac- of the ACB said. Shivpora Srinagar. Jammu and Kashmir. decades, an amalgam of 30 trade turing Federation (KTMF), The probe carried out by the It also revealed that the loan “We have not taken any decision yet bodies in the Valley on Wednes- Kashmir Economic Alliance premier agency has revealed was sanctioned | More on P2 on re-opening of schools," Sharma said. day said that Kashmir has wit- (KEA), Federation Chamber He said decision on the matter nessed 3000 days of lockdown, of Industries Kashmir (FCIK), will be taken after holding consul- thus simultaneously deterio- PHD Chamber of Commerce tations with different stakeholders. rated the situation of business (Kashmir Chapter), Kashmir Examine Possibility Of Advisor Sharma, however, said that community here, which they Hotel & Restaurant Owners instructions have been issued to schools claim are struggling to survive Federation (KHAROF), Jam- Providing Maintenance to ensure sanitization of school premises amid the prevalent situation in mu & Kashmir Hotelier Club in view of Covid-19 across J&K. Jammu and Kashmir. of Rs 20 lakh Crore announced cluding the business commu- (JKHC), Jammu & Kashmir Ordered By Courts: HC All the educational institutions However, the traders also by the government has been nity of Kashmir. Association of Hajj & Umrah including Schools, | More on P2 stated that the special package announced for the people ex- Over 30 trade bodies includ- Companies | More on P2 Agencies Gita Mittal and Justice Rajnesh Oswal also directed that the infor- Srinagar: Jammu and Kash- mation shall include particulars mir High Court on Wednesday of the case in which order has Youth Joins Militant Ranks directed Social Welfare depart- been filed; date of the order; the Due To ‘DySP’s Atrocities’ Border Stand-off ment to examine the possibili- amount of maintenance awarded. ties of providing sustenance in The court’s order followed pe- IGP Assures Action If Complaint Filed Against Officer cash or kind to those persons rusal a status report filed by M. India, China Armies To Hold in whose favour maintenance K. Sharma, Member Secretary, Umar Rashid would be to meet me and lodge orders have been passed by the JKSLSA, regarding compiling complaint against my officer. Lt Gen Level Talks On June 6 court but are not being complied information with regard to the Srinagar: In an audio clip, If it found to be correct, we will Agencies with keeping in view the pecu- cases involving maintenance as which has gone viral, a youth take action against him,” the liar circumstances on account of well as child custody issues. from Shopian has claimed that top police officer of Kashmir New Delhi: India and COVID-19 crisis. “The list includes several cas- he has been “forced” to join Zone told a local news gather- China will hold Lieutenant In this regard, the court direct- es where maintenance orders militant ranks by a deputy Su- ing agency when asked about General level talks on June ed Member Secretary, Jammu stand passed. However, the same perintendent of Police in South comments on the audio clip. 6 to address the ongoing dis- and Kashmir State Legal Services have not been complied with,” Kashmir district whom he ac- The youth, Nadeem Ahmad pute in Eastern Ladakh over Authority (JKSLSA), to collate the court observed according cused of torturing and commit- Malik of Heffkuri area of Sho- the massive military buildup the full information regarding to GNS, adding, “We are ting incessant atrocities. pain district had joined a mili- along the Line of Actual Con- the names and addresses of informed that in some Taking note of it, Inspector tant outfit reportedly on 22 May trol by the People's Liberation persons in whose favour cases it is on account General of Police Kashmir, last. The audio clip purported- Army (PLA) of China. maintenance orders of the inability Vijay Kumar (IPS) has assured ly released by him has gone Indian Army sources said have been passed. of the respon- action against the DySP pro- viral on social media. "….DSP that the Leh-based 14 Corps Hearing dents to com- vided the parents of the youth, (name withheld) had made Commander Lt Gen Harind- talks with his Chinese coun- Armies of both countries a PIL on its ply with the now a militant, file a complaint my life live very difficult. He er Singh is scheduled to hold terpart to resolve the matter. had held talks on | More on P2 own motion, order on | with the police. would daily torture me and ha- Chief Justice More on P2 “My advice to his parents rass my family. | More on P2 02 Srinagar / ThursdAY / 04 June i 2020 News

DSEJ Trains Psychological Task DC holds meeting with Health Clubs, Force On Counselling Skills Sports authorities, restaurant association JAMMU: Counselling Cell, Directorate child mental health and career coun- of school Education Jammu organized a selling in Covid-19 context. Dr. Rajesh three day orientation cum training pro- Bhatt acquainted the participants with Emphasises On Sanitization, Distancing Norms And Hygiene SOPs gramme on counselling skills for psycho- basic counselling skills, various steps logical task force from June 1 to 3, 2020 in to be taken as task force, criteria to ap- SRINAGAR: Deputy Com- Gymnasium and stadia are collaboration with Bharatiya Counsel- proach students, qualities of an effec- missioner, Srinagar, Shahid closed during the ongoing ling Psychology Association (BCPA). tive counsellor, etc. Iqbal Choudhary convened restrictions. Departments More than 100 teacher counsellors Whereas, Dr Madhu Bala highlighted a series of meetings with and owners / management of a recently constituted psychological various child mental health problems stakeholders from different were asked to utilise this task force attended it online. These ses- and childhood psychological disorders. sections with focus on man- time for putting necessary sions were live on on the page She discussed anxiety, depression, at- datory training of cutting arrangements in place as of counselling cell DSEJ which bene- tention deficit hyperactive disorder, edge level service delivery per notified SOPs to ensure fited thousands of teacher counsellors autism, pervasive developmental disor- staff for COVID containment social distancing, sanitiza- from all the districts. Queries on face- ders, learning disabilities, etc with the SOPs , testing of key staff- tion and hygiene. book live were also answered by trained participants. Dr. Ashutosh Srivastva ers and strict adherence to Further, meeting with child psychologists’ counsellors. enlightened upon career counselling in the social distancing norms restaurant association it In the inaugural session, Director covid-19 context. He tried to clear myths among other measures to be was decided to complete School Education Jammu, Anuradha of choosing the right career, discussed ensured. compulsory training of Gupta, while interacting with the psycho- three rules for choosing a career and The meetings were held service delivery staff and logical task force, highlighted the need guides every participant to think, anal- with association of Health mandatory testing by the for constitution of this task force. She yse and evaluate himself about his own. Clubs, officials from Youth weekend for initiating said that mental health and well-being of The sessions become more meaning- Services & Sports Depart- their operations for home students should be ensured amid corona ful and significant with the discussion ment, Sport Council, Golf delivery, to begin with. outbreak and specific focus on kids, ado- held at the end of every session in which Club, Parks and Gardens The restaurant association lescents and teenagers, especially learn- faculty teachers participated enthusias- among others. A meeting assured to incorporate all ers with disabilities should be laid upon. tically and tried to quench their thirst was also organised with the norms required to be put in Prof. Arti Bakhshi HOD Psychology Uni- of getting more clarity and knowledge owners and management of place in view of notified SOPs versity of Jammu called upon task force from the renowned resource persons. Restaurant associations. for COVID containment. to learn and apply practical skills for In the valedictory session, Director The health and sports ganising capacity building tion with District Disaster training of management DC Srinagar emphasised ensuring well-being of students. The key School Education Jammu, asked the clubs in Srinagar have been programme for key staff- Management Authority has staff and devising SOP for on ensuring mass public out- resource persons from BPCA were Dr. psychological task force to break this asked for proper sanitiza- ers of health and sports devised SOPs to be adopted management of parks in reach for ensuring adoption Ashutosh Srivastav, National President learning into actionable points. She tion of premises, adopting clubs before opening them by health clubs, sports stadia view of COVID containment of social distancing norms. BPCA, Dr. Rajesh Bhatt, National Orga- said that they should consolidate their SOPs notified, training of to public in near future. and other such places. requirements. Plan for fixed ADC Sajjad Qadri, Jt nizational Secretary BPCA, Dr. Madhu efforts by sharing and learning from staff and mandatory testing A team from Department Meanwhile, departments timing, online entry tick- Director Planning Moham- Bala Child Psychologist and Ravneet each other’s experience. They should of key service personnel of Preventive and Social of tourism and floriculture ets and other options were mad Yaseen Lone and other Kour, child Psychologist. also do some case study, documentation during next one week . Dis- Medicine, Govt Medical Col- have been asked for mainte- also discussed in the meet- officers were present in the The sessions were conducted on rele- with students. She called upon them to trict administration is or- lege, Srinagar in collabora- nance of parks and gardens, ing. The Parks, Gardens, meeting. vant topics like basic counselling skills, be torch-bearers and role models. ....From the Front Page

positive cases and 05 recovered; Kathua has 80 plea. (JKTA), Pilgrim and Leisure Tour Opera- 3000 days of lockdown in over two decades. Afghan War positive cases with 53 Active positive and 27 Headed by senior IPS officer Anand Jain, tors Forum(PILTOF), Tourist Trade Interest “Whenever the valley witnessed lockdown, in the burial at Baramulla district of north recovered; Kishtwar has 12 positive cases with the ACB has waged a war against corruption Guild.(TTIG), Urban Travel Agents Associa- the business fraternity got badly affected. Kashmir,” the IGP said. 09 active positive cases and 03 recovered; Ram- in Jammu and Kashmir in the past 13 months. tion.(UTAA), Kashmir Association of Retail- Since 1999, Kashmir has witnessed 3000 Asked whether security forces have wiped ban has 153 positive cases with 137 active pos- It has also unearthed multi-crore loan scams ers(KAR), Restaurant and Café Association days of lockdown. Despite witnessing such a out IED experts of Jaish outfit, the IGP said that itive and 16 recoveries; Reasi has 14 positive and irregularities in J&K Bank and other fi- of Kashmir (RAK), Association of Kashmir situation, none from the traders here become there are two more Jaish militants who have cases with 11 active positive and 03 recovered, nancial institutions. (KNO) Tour Operators (AKTO), Kashmir Carpet As- Vijay Mallya and Nirav Modi. The Kashmi- been identified as Waleed Bhai and Lamboo Poonch has 59 positive cases (including 10 cas- sociation. Kashmir Youth Entrepreneurs Fed- ri’s trader who has borrowed money from the Bhai, both are foreigners and have an expertise es reported today) with 58 active positive and No Ease In eration (KYEF) and Kashmir Artists Welfare banks here is repaying the amount in install- in making IEDs. 01 recovery today while Doda has 27 positive and other parts of Kashmir today. Foundation (KAWF) addressed the joint press- ments and on apt time,” he said, adding that “We have also identified the Jaish chief Ab- cases with 25 active positive case and 01 recov- Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir, P K er today at SKICC. “We do deserve the package.” dullah Rashid Gazi, who operates in Khrew area ered and 01 death. Pole told KNO that strict action will be taken Sheikh Ashiq, president of KCC&I as per a “We have approached the State govern- of and is hiding in the woods. According to the bulletin, of the total 2857 against those found violating the government local news gathering agency said that the trad- ments in past, they heard us; many packages He will be neutralized once he comes down and positive cases in the UT of J&K 1266 have been orders. “We have not decided to ease the re- ers who have suffered in past several decades were given in the past. I will not deny that we can even catch him where he is hiding. It is reported as travelers. strictions yet. But, a review meeting will be in Kashmir demand measures for the revival but when Rs 800 Crore were announced for because of our source base that we have iden- The Bulletin said that the breakup rep- held on June 08 to decide the future plan,” he of their respective businesses. “The only aim Jammu and Kashmir after floods, a meager tified the Jaish chief otherwise Jaish outfit resents districts from which the patients have said. (KNO) to hold a joint presser today is to raise our amount was given to the business community doesn’t disclose the names of its head,” he said. been traced or are ordinarily residing. voice for the business fraternity across the here,” he said. The IGP, who was flanked by army and The bulletin has informed the people that, IAS Topper Valley who have suffered huge losses due to He further stated that the situation that CRPF officers, said that it was for the first the best way to protect themselves from bifurcated J&K into two Union Territories. the time to time situation witnessed here,” he arose across the globe due to COVID has made time that top militant commanders of Hizb, COVID-19 is by maintaining physical distance After completing their six months’ de- said. it clear to the countries that what consequenc- Lashkar and Jaish were killed. “The number of at least 2 metre from others, frequently tention under the Criminal Procedure Code “In particular, our businesses are suffering es the economy face due to the shutdown. of militants killed this year is 75 and majority cleaning hands with an alcohol based hand (CrPC), the authorities booked them under the from last ten months and we have never come (KNO) of them were commanders,” he said. sanitizer or washing them with soap and wa- Public Safety Act (PSA) in February this year. out of the lockdown. Though, we have met the He said that police has categorized Over ter and following good respiratory etiquette Last month, their detentions under the PSA Union Home Minister and Union Finance min- Examine Possibility Ground Workers in A, B and C categories. “Pub- and hygiene. were extended by three months. ister and MoS PMO regarding the losses faced account of loss of employment because of lic Safety Act will be slapped on A category As a measure for social distancing in public Faesal, an IAS topper, quit the prestigious by the traders. the COVID -19 related issues.” OGWs, B category OGWs will be arrested and C places and workplaces wearing a face cover is service in January last year in protest against We have brought into their notice about Be that as it may, the court said, and ob- category OGWs will go through counselling and compulsory. “unabated killings” in Kashmir and later an- the challenges being faced by the business served that cases in which the orders stand their parents will be called and then they will be The bulletin again explained that early de- nounced his intention to join politics. He was community in Kashmir,” he said, adding that passed would show that a judicial mind has released,” the IGP said. (KNO) tection of COVID-19 can prevent the spread of detained at Delhi airport on August 14 as he they were expecting a good result from the found a party in need of sustenance and main- disease so we need to be responsible for the was about to fly abroad. meetings but the COIVD situation that occur tenance. COVID: 139 well-being of ourselves and everyone around Highly placed sources in New Delhi and following the meetings spoiled it all. “This would include the wives, children and us. “Not disclosing symptoms could put life of J&K disclosed that government would soon He said that the situation of business has got parents of the respondents against whom or- 186507 samples have been tested as negative individuals and their families at risk. In case take a decision on detention of NC general sec- further deteriorated after the COVID pandemic ders stand passed. In the given circumstances, till June 3, 2020. of symptoms like fever, cough and difficul- retary Ali Muhammad Sagar, PDP ideologue in Jammu and Kashmir. “In India, our businesses implementation of coercive methods against Additionally, till date 193145 travellers and ty in breathing report early. Do not fear, call Naeem Akther and NC’s Hilal Akbar Lone friends in India have raised voice over the loss- persons who have not paid maintenance persons in contact with suspected cases have COVID-19 helpline numbers and seek medical who are also in detention under PSA. “The es suffered by them. The government later an- would serve no fruitful purpose so far as needs been enlisted for surveillance which included advice”. government is expected to take a decision on nounced a package for the people who got affected. of the families are concerned.” 44389 persons in home quarantine including Advisory has further exhorted upon the them soon,” they said, adding that none of We have been excluded from the package as It would appear that intervention is needed facilities operated by government, 45 in Hospi- people not to step out of home, unless abso- them will remain lodged at their present plac- the package was announced for those only who from the State Authorities to assist this cate- tal Quarantine, 1816 in hospital isolation and lutely necessary. “If you have to move out for es of detention. have suffered losses in last two months. But, gory of needy persons, in cash or in kind, the 53639 under home surveillance. Besides, 93222 unavoidable reasons, ensure that you wear a While Sagar and Akther are detained in M5 the businessmen in Kashmir are facing the court said. persons have completed their surveillance pe- mask and practice social distancing, personal government accommodation on Gupkar road, losses from last ten months,” he added. “The details as well as copies of the orders riod. hygiene and frequent handwashing with soap Hilal, who is son of NC MP Akbar Lone, is now “As the government has announced the phase shall be sent by Member Secretary Jammu Providing district-wise breakup, the Bulle- and water.” lone detainee at MLA hostel. one of unlock, the business fraternity here is fac- and Kashmir State Legal Services Authori- tin said that Bandipora has 161 positive cases In case of any emergency people can avail free According to sources, the government is ing yet another challenge i.e. lack of cash flow,” ty (JKSLSA) to the Secretary, Department of (including 09 cases reported today) with 24 ambulance services 24x7 at their doorsteps by also likely to end house detention of more than he said, adding that such a situation is the out- Social Welfare, Union Territory of Jammu Active Positive, 136 recovered (including 02 calling on toll-free number 108 while as pregnant 20 leaders of National Conference, Peoples come of the lockdown from last ten months and Kashmir, who may look into the matter cases today), 01 death; Srinagar has 319 posi- women and sick infants can avail free ambu- Democratic Party and Peoples Conference. He added that as the unlock 0.1 has been de- and examine the possibilities of providing tive cases (including 14 cases reported today) lance services by dialling toll-free number 102. Peoples Conference chief Sajad Gani Lone is clared, they have got disappointing feedback sustenance in cash or kind to those persons with 169 Active Positive, 143 recovered (in- People can also call on toll-free national in house detention after his release from MLA from the tourism sector, who are expecting no in whose favour maintenance orders have cluding 02 cases recovered today), 07 deaths; helpline number 1075; J&K COVID-19 Helpline hostel on February 5. Former Chief Minister tourist flow in the Valley this year (2020) while been passed which are not being complied Anantnag district has 350 positive cases (in- Numbers 0191- 2549676 (UT level Cell), 0191- Mehbooba Mufti also remains in detention are also doubtful about the next year. with keeping in view the peculiar circum- cluding 01 case reported today), with 193 Ac- 2520982, 0191-2674444, 0191-2674115 (For Jam- under the Public Safety Act at her Fairview Similarly, he said horticulture sector has stances on account of COVID-19 crisis,” the tive Positive, 152 recovered (including 26 cases mu Division), 0194-2440283 & 0194-2430581 (For residence. (KNO) also suffered huge losses. “Although the sector court added. (GNS) recovered today), 05 deaths; Baramulla has Kashmir Division) for support, guidance, and managed to transport the stuff in the month of 272 positive cases (including 27 cases reported response to health-related queries on Novel Release Mehbooba, August-September last year, but now, they too Youth Joins today) with 161 Active Positive, 104 recovered Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19). have been released from their unjust PSA are struggling. Handicraft industry is also on I am not alone to be subjected to torture by (including 01 case recovered today), 07 deaths; Public is advised to strictly follow the advi- detention,” said Omar, in a tweet. decline up to 50-60 per cent from past several the DSP but hundreds of other youth from Sho- Shopian has 205 positive cases (including 24 sories issued by the government from time to “Disappointed that @MehboobaMufti , years,” he said. pian had been or continue to be his victim,” he cases reported today) with 93 Active Positive, time and rely only on the information released Sagar Sb & Hilal Lone continue to be detained. About transport sector, Ashiq said that they says in the audio clip. “Civil administration 109 recovered (including 01 case recovered to- by the government through the daily media It’s high time they are set free as well,” he said are on the mercy of God as only Allah knows despite knowing all deeds of DSP continues to day) and 03 deaths; has 299 positive bulletin to print and electronic media. in another tweet. (Agencies) how they are feeding their families because be a mute spectator. ….” (GNS) cases (including 10 cases reported today) with People are also advised to refrain from they have not earned even single penny post 222 Active Positive, 76 recovered and 01 death; spreading rumours and pay no heed to them No Decision Taken August 5 decision. Besides, the general traders India, China Budgam has 124 positive cases (including 06 at the same time. Colleges and Universities were closed including shopkeepers are also worried about Tuesday as well to resolve the crisis. cases reported today), with 55 Active Positive across Jammu and Kashmir in wake of the their future. “There have been more than 10 round of and 67 recovered cases (including 06 cases to- Ex-chairman of deadly Coronavirus outbreak that claimed Ashiq further stated that the students have talks held already between the two sides. On day) and 02 deaths; Ganderbal has 37 positive without adhering to any codal formalities over 30 lives so far in the Union Territory. got badly affected in Jammu and Kashmir, Tuesday also, officers from both sides held cases (including 03 cases reported today) with like obtaining the details of the society such as saying that it is the only place across the coun- talks to resolve the crisis,” Army sources had 11 Active cases and 26 recoveries (including 02 its balance sheet, profit and loss account busi- 3000 Days Of Lockdown try where students are being deprived of the 4g said. cases recovered today); Kulgam has 313 posi- ness, activities being done by it, income tax re- (JKAHUC), Kashmir Industrial Revival internet services, which is a vital tool at pres- They had said it seemed that the talks have tive cases (including 02 cases reported today), turns and details of construction of the board and Development Forum.(KIR&DF), Kashmir ent to get the education. not been able to make headway as there has with 264 Active Positive and 45 recoveries resolutions, the spokesman said. Joint Co-ordination Committee of Chemists “The restoration of 4G internet services been not much change in the ground position (including 13 recoveries reported today) and It is worthwhile to mention here that J&K & Druggists, All Kashmir Transport Welfare seems a far off dream. Our students are suffer- of both sides. 04 deaths and Pulwama reported 105 positive High Court had dismissed a plea by Moham- Association, Jammu & Kashmir Fruit & Veg- ing. The nation can’t go forward without edu- India and China have been locked in a cases (including 13 cases reported today) with mad Shafi Dar seeking quashing of FIR by the etable Processing and Integrated Cold Chain cation, which has got badly affected in Jammu dispute over the heavy military build-up by 92 active positive and 13 recovered. ACB. “The report of Enquiry Officer (Depu- Association (JKPICCA), Kashmir House Boat and Kashmir,” he said. People’s Liberation Army where they have Similarly, Jammu has 167 positive cases ty Registrar (Counsel) Cooperative Societies Owners Association (HBOA), Beopar Mandal “We need to get the attention of the govern- brought in more than 5,000 troops along the (including 10 cases reported today) with 124 J&K) dated 5th February 2020 is self-explanato- (Maharaj Gunj), J&K Private School Coordi- ment at present as the ten months of suffering Eastern Ladakh sector. active positive cases and 41 recoveries and ry and speaks of voluminous, and if discussed nation Committee, Shopian Fruit Mandi Asso- needs to be mitigated. The people at helm should In some areas, they are inside the Indian 02 deaths; Udhampur has 72 positive cases here would open a pandora’s box for discourse, ciation, Artisans Rehabilitation Forum, Kash- take comprehensive measures for revival of territory but their intent to carry out deeper (including 03 cases reported today) with 45 ac- discussion and threadbare examination and mir Economic Form, Shehri-Khass Traders Kashmir’s business,” he said. He also expressed incursions was checked by the Indian security tive positive cases, 26 recovered and 01 death; trial, which is the exclusive domain of Inves- Coordination Committee, Jammu & Kashmir concern over the alarming increase in the unem- forces by quick deployment. The Chinese have Samba has 48 positive cases (including 03 case tigating Agency and Trial Court, and not that Hotels & Restaurant Association (JKHARA), ployment rate in Jammu and Kashmir. also brought in heavy vehicles with artillery reported today) with 35 Active Positive and 13 of this Court in exercise of inherent powers Tourist Taxi Stand Federation, Travel Agents Iqbal Ahmad, Kashmir Economic Alliance guns and infantry combat vehicles in their recoveries; Rajouri has 40 positive cases (in- under Section 482 CrPC,” a bench of Justice Society of Kashmir (TASK), (KEA) Vice-Chairman while talking to the rear positions close to the Indian Territory. cluding 04 cases reported today) with 35 active Vinod Chatterji Koul in a judgment on Dar’s Jammu & Kashmir Tourism Alliance media men said that the Valley has witnessed (Agencies) SRINAGAR NEWS SRINAGAR / THURSDAY / 04 JUNE I 2020 OBSERVER 03

Charging fee: Kansal reviews PDD Education Deptt issues show LG reviews preparedness functioning cause notice to schools • Smart meters to be equally distributed • ‘We are being forces to deposit fee: MCA students of BGSB University between both divisions • AGENCIES tion fee as well as the mis- cellaneous charges from the • SO NEWS DESK • SO NEWS DESK Srinagar: The Directorate parents. of School Education Kash- Parents are accusing JAMMU: In continuation JAMMU: Principal Secre- mir (DSEK) has issued almost all the schools of of his review meetings with tary Power Development show cause notice to some forcing them to deposit fee the Vice Chancellors of the Department, Mr Rohit Kan- of the private schools vio- during the time of pandemic. Universities of Jammu and sal urged the Distribution lating government order on “We are being asked to de- Kashmir, the Lieutenant Companies (DISCOMS) viz. charging of fee for lockdown posit fee.” Governor, Girish Chan- JPDCL and KPDCL to take period. MCA students from Par- dra Murmu today held a advantage of the Special “A complainant has pro- ihaspora Engineering Col- video conference with the Economic & Comprehensive duced full proof before the legesaidthat they are being Vice-Chancellor of Baba Package for them provided CEO Srinagar showing forced to pay Rs 22,000 for a Ghulam Shah Badshah Uni- under the AtmaNirbhar- clearly that 50 percent trans- 3rd semester. “The college versity to get a first hand Abhiyan. The scheme pro- portation charges viz. Rs charges Rs 40,000 annually appraisal of the prepared- vides for liquidity infusion of 1050 out of Rs 2100 stands from us. Recently, we were ness being put in place by the The Lt Governor sought a update the infrastructure to from the Red Zones. Rs. 90,000 crore to DISCOMs charged by the management informed to register for the University for resumption of detailed report on the precau- facilitate the students with an On being apprised by the for discharging liabilities mentation and the Project of DPS Srinagar during the 3rd and 4th semester but academic activities. tionary measures taken by the enhanced e-learning mode. Vice Chancellor about filling of DISCOMs towards power Implementing Agency, lockdown period,” reads the asked to pay Rs 22,000 as fee. Sh. Bipul Pathak, Principal University and its post-lock- The Lt Governor also up of the vacant Teaching generating companies and to RECPDCL has already been notice. The DSEK has asked We haven’t studied anything Secretary to Lieutenant Gov- down preparations. He asked stressed on strict adherence of and Non-Teaching posts in tide over the financial crises able to procure 1.15 lakh me- the school management to and never went to college ernor (in person) and Prof. the VC to plan comprehen- social distancing norms and the University, the Lt Gov- arising due to Covid-19. He ters till date. The Principal explain its position. due to Coronavirus pan- Javed Musarrat, Vice-Chan- sively for ensuring smooth other administrative guide- ernor asked the VC to expe- was reviewing the status of Secretary directed that the Another show cause notice demic and still we are being cellor of Baba Ghulam Shah conduct of Academic session lines after the resumption of dite the recruitment process various pending issues and available meters be distrib- has been issued to the man- forced to pay the fee,” the Badshah University (BGSBU) and examinations post-lock- the academic activities in the in accordance with the UGC ongoing schemes of the de- uted equally between the agement of G D Goenkia students said appealed gov- along with the Registrar of down, besides complete san- University. He advised the VC norms and also adhere to the partment via online mode. two capital cities of Srinagar Public School, Lal Bazar, ernment to come clear on the BGSBU attended the meeting itization of campus and hos- for proper testing and scan- reservation policy of the Cen- Managing Director, Jammu and Jammu. Besides, the Srinagar for collecting tui- issue. (KNT) through video conferencing. tels. He further asked him to ning of the students coming tral Government. Power Distribution Corpo- requirement of funds for ration, Managing Director, remaining 85000 meters be Kashmir Power Distribu- taken up with Ministry of tion Corporation, Director Power, Govt of India so that Finance JKPDD, Secretary the target of 1 lakh meters Technical JKPDD and Chief for each city i.e. Jammu and JKERA/JTFRP resumes work on projects in Kashmir Post-Covid Lockdown Engineer, Trading, J&K Srinagar could be achieved. Power Corporation Ltd. par- The field installation of ticipated in the meeting. meters is scheduled to com- • Dr Abid takes stock of resumption of works in valley The meeting was in- mence from July, 2020. formed that poor consumer The Principal Secretary • SO NEWS DESK cost of Rs 132.5 crores. The existing zoo-Naidkhai to Sumbal Bandipor- the Construction of Jehangir Chowk metering in the UT of J&K is also reviewed the issues hospital is the only facility of its eand benefitting about 30,000 plus Rambagh- Flyover and Grade Sep- one of the main reasons for related to Annual Mainte- JAMMU: With a dual objective of kind in the region to provide health souls. About 15 villages will get ben- arator near Radio Kashmir Junc- huge AT&C losses which are nance of IT assets owned by the resumption of the developmen- services on gynae and child care; efitted by way of connectivity with tion, Srinagar under the Asian De- of the order of 48% against Distribution Corporations. tal activities and restoration of the which is under tremendous pres- National Highway due to the bridge. velopment Bank funded JKUSDIP. national average of 18.6%. He issued instructions to economic activities in the Valley sure due to increase in patients with Work has also restarted on the Dr Abid directed the engineers The UT has a consumer base Managing Directors of Dis- for the creation of employment population growth. Therefore, the upgradation of Amberpora- Haritar to strictly adhere to the SOPs (Stan- of around 21 lac, out of which tribution Corporations to opportunities among the locals in construction of the additional block road at the cost of Rs 8.03 Cr in Bara- dard Operating Procedures) issued metered consumers are 50% come up with comprehen- thePost- COVID scenario, Dr. Syed will ease the increasing pressure mulla District connecting villages by the U.T Administration for the only. The percentage of sive proposal before Board Abid Rasheed Shah, Chief Executive and demand for improved facilities, of Amberpora, Akhanpora, Haritar execution of developmental activi- consumers with compliant of Directors for annual Officer, J&K Economic Reconstruc- including the needs of present and and Rabi Gaon and a population of ties which include social distancing, metering is still lower. The maintenance so that con- tion Agency (ERA) & Jhelum Tawi future and to create a more resilient about 60000. It will provide an alter- health and hygiene measures like unmetered consumers are tract for same is awarded Flood Recovery Project ( JTFRP ) infrastructure. nate route from Sopore via Tarzoo to provision of sanitizers etc to prevent being billed on fixed flat rate and customer friendly bill- directed the officials of the project The new block is proposed to be work is executed uninterrupted. Pattan. Resumption of work on the the spread of COVID-19. basis. This had resulted in ing could be ensured. He also Management Unit JTFRP to restart constructed with base isolation Dr Abid impressed upon officials other sub-projects in North Kashmir He also directed the officials, that large accumulated power issued instructions for im- work on projects across districts technology which is being used for of JKPCC to redouble their efforts will be taken up soon. local human resource be involved in bills and adversely affected proving the call centres and within the Kashmir division. the first time in J&K for disaster for timely completion of the project In South Kashmir work on the the works in order to create employ- the state of power financ- helplines of the DISCOMS so During the meeting CEO, JKERA/ resilience and performance-based which will lead to a major augmen- Construction of Rs 9.22 crores ad- ment opportunities for skilled and es in the UT. However, the that all complaints could be JTFRP was informed that JKERA/ design. tation of the existing infrastructure ditional block of the Govt. Degree unskilled human resource besides one time liquidity infusion easily accessed. JTFRP has so far resumed work on The main features of the hospi- in LD Hospital, Srinagar. Focusing College, Bijbehara and also on the leading to participative ownership and comprehensive package He directed the Jammu the different prestigious Infrastruc- tal are 82 inpatient beds, 49 floating on the need to mobilize adequate re- upgradation of Rs 4.98 crore Halmul- of the projects among the local com- would help resolve many of Power Distribution Corpo- ture projects in North, Central & beds, 6 modular OTs, 3 wards, State sources in the project, the CEO un- la- Panchpora Kralkot in the Anant- munities. The CEO directed for re- the long pending financial ration to pay special atten- South Kashmir. of the Art medical equipment derlined the vital importance of the nag District has also been resumed. starting construction activities in all problems of the DISCOMS. tion to power availability, It was revealed that work has Pilling work for the foundation of project for the general public and Similarly, efforts are underway to districts of the valley on the projects The meeting was also in- transformer damage and been resumed on the Construction the main building and sump house asked for a weekly progress upon resume work on the other sub-proj- taken up by the JTFRP to achieve formed that under PMDP a repair cycles, functioning of State of the Art 5 –storeyed addi- is underway with heavy machinery, designed format. ects in south Kashmir with contrac- progress and tangible outcomes. It project for installation of 1 of district complaint centres tional Block at Lal Ded Maternity adequate labour and engineering In North Kashmir, work has re tors directed to mobilize men and was directed that a weekly progress lakh smart meters each in and quick redressal of all Hospital Srinagar being executed by staff deployed at the site along with started on the construction of Gog- machinery at an earliest. report will be submitted to the CEO Jammu and Srinagar cities public grievances in view of JTFRP through Project Implemen- the sufficient stock of steel and ce- jidaji bridge at the cost of Rs 6.17 JKERA has also resumed work on for regular follow up and monitoring (total 2 lakh meters in J&K) the rising temperatures and tation Unit, JKPCC at an estimated ment also kept at site to ensure that crores connecting Sopore via Tar- some of some pending works under of the different sub-projects. is currently under imple- summer months.

DDC B'la inspects several developmental projects GOVERNMENT OF JAMMU AND KASHMIR Rs 70.87 lakh SHER-I-KASHMIR INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES SOURA • SO NEWS DESK and science labs that are being competed at an estimated cost OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER, MECHANICAL disbursed among 2490 BARAMULLA: With an aim to get of Rs 1.5 crore. DDC stressed for I-EXTENSION NOTICE productive utilization of available the first hand appraisal of various The revised dates for e-NIT NO. 11 OF 2020-21 Dated.20.05.2020 for the work "Annual maintenance contract for repairs rewinding of AC/DC motors ongoing developmental projects resource besides emphasized for construction workers at SKIMS, Soura & SKIMS, MCH, Bemina for the year 2020-21." are extended as under; in wake of COVID-19 lockdown, mobilizing additional men and District Development Commis- machinery to achieve the target Last date of uploading:- upto 08.06.2020 (2.00 PM) in District Shopian sioner Baramulla, Dr G N Itoo today within fixed timeframe. Last date of receipt of hard copies:- 09.06.2020 (4.00 PM) Moreover, DC also inspected inspected several developmental Date of opening Cover-1st:- 10.06.2020 (11.30A.M. or next convenient date) • SO NEWS DESK works on various other develop- workers”, the officer said. works in the district and took re- Date of opening Cover-2nd:- Shall be intimated separately view of their pace and position. mental projects that include SRTC “The three installments thorities to ramp up the pace of bridge at Fish Market Baramulla, be- Sd/- SHOPIAN: In the wake of relief worth Rs 70.87 re- DDC inspected the work on Govt Executive Engineer, Mechanical SKIMS Polytechnic College which is being work so that the college is complet- ing constructed at a cost of Rs 5.25 of Covid-19 pandemic and leased into the accounts of ed as early as possible and is made Crore under langusihing projects, continuation of lockdown beneficiaries for the month carried out at an estimated cost of Rs 3.32 Crore and is in its final functional for educational purposes. patching work on National Highway all across UT of Jammu of March, April and May Dr Itoo also paid visit to Govt De- and other works being taken by dif- and Kashmir, the Labour has helped the workers to phase of completion. GOVERNMENT OF UNION TERRITORY JAMMU AND KASHMIR The college shall be well gree College for Women Baramulla ferent executing agencies. department in District purchase ration and other equipped with modern and ad- to inspect the construction work He directed the concerned to Shopian has been taking essential commodities and vanced facilities which include on Science Block that is being de- accelerate the pace of work and OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER several initiatives to mit- all that was done when Cafteria, Language Block and veloped at an estimated cost of Rs exhorted upon them to keep in igate the sufferings of the covid situation resulted in other recreational facilities all on 3 crore. consideration the related health SPECIAL SUB DIVISION GUREZ economically weaker sec- loss of livelihood of these latest pattern. He also took appraisal of con- advisories especially maintaining tions of the society, partic- workers. All these mea- DDC directed the concerned au- struction and upgradation work social distancing and using safety Tender Notice NO.(09 )for the year 2020-21 Dtd:-02-06-2020 ularly labour class in the sures have been taken by respectively on conference hall gears. district. Labour department under Tender are invited for and on behalf of the lieutenant Governor of the UT J&K, the Executive Engineer Special Sub Division Gurez hereby invites As a sequel to the sig- extraordinary and adverse sealed tenders affixed with Rs.4/-revenue stamps from the registered PWD Contractors of UT J&K,, whose registration cards are valid for nificant measures taken circumstances in order to current financial year in terms of standing rules for the work. earlier by the department provide a sigh of relief to UNION TERRITORY OF JAMMU & KASHMIR The tenders should reach to the office of Executive Engineer Special Sub Division Gurez by or before 12-06-2020 up to 2.00 P.M .The ten- for extending financial as- the construction workers”, OFFICE OF THE EXECUIVE ENGINEER PWD ders will be opened on the same date or any other date ,convenient to the opening authority in presence of the contractors who may like to be sistance to the registered the officer informed. present. In case the last date of receipt of tenders is holiday, the tenders will be received on the next Working day up to 2.00 P.M. The contractors construction workers, As- He said Government is sistant Labour Commis- committed to safeguard (R&B) DIVISION QAZIGUND should not in any case quote more than one rate. Payment to the contractors will be made as and when funds are available to the department. sioner Shopian, Abdul Ma- the rights and interests of NOTICE INVITING TENDER.S The tender document will be issued by Executive Engineer Special Sub Division Gurez on production of valid registration cards and GST No jid Tantray said that there the labour class and the against cash payment as shown against each work up to 10-06-2020 during office hours. are 2490 active labourers prevailing circumstances NIT NO 12 OF R&B/Qazigund/2020-21 /E-TENDERING/440-55 DATED 02-06-2020 The detailed terms and conditions forming annexure to the NIT shall be binding in to for all works advertised during 2020-21. registered with the depart- have increased the respon- For and on behalf of the Lt. Governor, Union Territory of J&K e-tenders are invited on item rate basis from approved and eligible Contractors ment who are getting bene- sibility of the department registered with J&K Union Territory., CPWD, Railways and other State/Central Governments for each of the following works: S. Name of the work Advst Earnest Class of Time for Cost of Major of fits under various schemes to address the difficulties NO cost Money contractor completion T.D Account approved by the Govern- being faced by the labour- S. Name of Estimated Cost of Earnest Time of Major Head Class of ment for their welfare. ers. No Work Cost T/Doc. Money completion of Account Contractor “Immediately after an- Regarding the assistance (Rs in lacs) (in Rs) (in Rs) 1. Restoration of sloughed portion Rs: 2.09 lacs. Rs:4180/- DEE ( 05 ) Rs:200/- 2702 nouncement of lockdown extended to the migrant 1. Upgradation of Nowgam Circular road by 75.19/= 1600/= 150380/= 20 Days NABARD- Hot Mix Plant (new S.R Dasi) and other spots by days M&R in the district, the depart- workers, the officer said way of 100 mm thick WMM, 50 mm thick RIDF- XXIII Holder way of crate protection/concrete ment mobilized all the that there are 944 migrant Bituminous macadam, 25 mm thick semi- walls incl.desilting of Khul losser available resources and workers stranded in the dence with 6mm thick seal coat (Part A). extension branch. started depositing relief district, who have been amount directly into the accommodated at different Position of AAA/TS :- AA Submitted Position of funds: Demanded 2. Restoration of Kanzalwan Jalindora Rs: 0.37 lacs. Rs:740/- DEE ( 05 ) Rs:200/- 2702 accounts of the registered locations and are being 1. The Bidding documents Consisting of qualifying information, eligibility criteria, specifications, Drawings, bill of quantities (B.O.Q), Set of terms Khul by way of slit clearance and days M&R labourers”, said the of- provided every possible and conditions of contract and other details can be seen/downloaded from the departmental website www.jktenders.gov.in as per schedule of construction of seasonal diversion ficer, adding that in the help as per the directions dates given below:- Note:- The contractors are advised to read all conditions laid down in the NIT carefully before uploaded soft copy Any shortfall incl. other necessary repairs. first phase the department of the Government. found in the soft copy the tender shall be rejected. disbursed Rs 23.65 lakh He said that all arrange- 3 Construction of crate protection Rs: 2.08 lacs. Rs:4160/- DEE ( 05 ) days Rs:200/- 2702 aimed to ease the financial ments have been made for S. No. Particulars Dated work bund on left & right side of M&R constraints of this class of Bagtore nallah at Bagtore at sports. sustenance of these mi- 1 Date of Issue of Tender Notice 02-06-2020 the society. grant labourers who have 4 Construction of crate protection Rs: 0.98 lacs. Rs:1960/- DEE ( 05 ) days Rs:200/- 2702 “As second installment, been kept at five locations 2 Period of Downloading of bidder documents From 05-06-2020 (10:00AM) bund on Right side of Doger nallah M&R the department released in the district; 341 labour- at Dangan Bagtore nea the land and credited Rs 23.48 lakh ers in Rainbow Interna- To 16-06-2020 (04:00PM) M.Shafi & other. in the accounts of these la- tional School, 129 in Higher 3 Bid submission Start Date From 05-06-2020 (10:00 AM) bourers while in 3rd phase Secondary School Keegam, 5 Construction of flood protection Rs: 1.10 lacs. Rs:2200/- DEE ( 05 ) days Rs:200/- 2702 Rs 23.74 stands transferred 213 in High School Imam 4 Bid Submission End Date To 16-06-2020 (04:00PM) bund on Right side of Korgbal nal- M&R into the accounts of these Sahab, 213 in High School 5 Date and time of opening of bid (online) 17-06-2020 (11:00 AM) lah H/O farooq & others at Village beneficiaries through Di- Zainapora & 48 in Wachi, Koregbal. rect Benefit Transfer mode the officer informed. In the office of Executive Engineer PWD(R&B) Division Qazigund . under the Welfare Scheme They are being provided meant for building and free of cost ration and oth- a) After four years of its registration , a Self Help Group shall be entitled to take a work contract up to limit of Rs.1.25 crore, within their quota, subject to the condition that the group has total annual tur0nover of above Rupees two Crore. other construction work- er required eatables while Sd/- Sd/- ers registered with the efforts are on to facilitate Executive Engineer Executive Engineer, Labour department there- their safe return to their DIPK-1275/20 PWD(R&B) Division Qazigund DIPK-1294/20 Special Sub Division Gurez by benefitting 2490 active homes. SRINAGAR 04 OBSERVER SRINAGAR / THURSDAY / 04 JUNE I 2020 EDIT Neolithic Age With Respect To Mehargarh, Burzahom And Gufkral

in Baluchistan, now in and is Burzahom, domestic dogs were buried These caves are actually part of the rou- one of the earliest sites with evidence with their masters in their graves. This tine life and inheritance. At some part of EDITORIAL of framing. Wheat and barley were practice does not seem to be evident in time, they used to live in the caves. grown and the farmers kept herds of any other Neolithic Culture in India. The other important sites of the cattle, sheep and goats. The people of The earliest date for Burzahom is about historical importance regarding the Mehargarh lived in brick houses and 2700 BC, but the bones recovered from Neolithic Age in Kashmir are Bega- stored their grain in granaries. They Chirand, around the present Bihar, gund, Hariparigom, olchibag,Pampur, also learned to line their baskets with cannot be dated earlier than 2000 BC Panzgom, Sombur Watzal and Brah. All SCHOOLS SYED MUSTAFA AHMAD clay to make them from waterproof. and possibly belong to the late Neolithic these sites have some historical impor- [email protected]. Mehargarh was occupied from around phase. Radiocarbon dating has placed tance in knowing the edition of agricul- 7000 BC. Pottery, dating back to around this site about 4,500 years old. Radiocar- ture and pottery that are vital for our DISOBEY 5000 BC was discovered there. Beautiful bon dating is a method that is used to de- livelihood. ornaments were also made from conch termine the age of a thing. It helps a lot hen did man stop wander- shells, lapis lazuli and turquoise beads. in the archaeological studies. WHAT IS THE PRESENT SITUA- GUIDELINES ing and settle somewhere? The first evidence of drilling a tooth on Gufkral: Gufkral ( literally the ‘Cave TION AND WHAT IS THE NEED OF About 10,000 years ago, in a living person was also discovered in of the Potter’) , a Neolithic site, 41 km THE HOUR? here seems no end to the harassment to the par- Wthe Middle East, human be- Mehargarh. Southwest of Srinagar, practised both The present condition of nearly all ings learnt the skills of agricultural cul- However, not all Neolithic econ- agriculture and animal husbandry.Ar- the Neolithic sites is pathetic. The cal- ents by the private schools who continue to ask tivation and raising cattle. This marked omies were based on species locally chaeologists have confirmed that there lousness of both the government and monthly fee to them amid the prevalent situa- the beginning of the Neolithic Age. Man domesticated. Neolithic cultures in were five main periods of occupation at the people of valley is highly disturbing. tion in Jammu and Kashmir. Although the gov- learnt that hunting wild animals and the Jhelum valley and in the Garo and Gufkral. These included early aceramic In the West, the people preserve these T gatherings fruits and plants were not North Cachar Hills exhibit a frontier Neolithic period, the pottery Neolithic sites, being of high importance. They ernment has asked the parents to receive only tuition the only ways of getting food. character, with arte factual links with period, the mature Neolithic period and know their origin and work according- from the parents during the present situation, but the They learnt to cultivate plants cultures with outside the subcontinent. the megaliths period that housed the ly. But in our world, the sites are the and domesticate animals. When human On the other hand, in Orissa or odisha, people. The aceramic phase at Gufkral playgrounds for the local people and for reports coming to the fore is quite disturbing as some beings learnt how to produce their own we may have mingling of traditions showed large and small dwelling pits. thepeople outside. We have encroached schools hardly pay heed to the government orders and food, their lives changed. This process from the Northeast and the Deccan pla- Shallow and large pits are said to be the places due to ignorance. Stray ani- continue to charge different charges from the parents is so important that we call it a revo- teau. more common in its earliest phase. mals are seen there. Grazing grounds lution. The first plants they cultivated Burzahom : In addition to Mehar- There are examples of pits with two is the good term to define them. In the even as the schools continue to remain closed from last were cereals. In India, it was mainly garh, other famous Neolithic sites in In- chambers in the later phase. Handmade world of science and technology, stu- over two months in wake of the deadly COVID-19 out- rice and wheat. The first domesticated dia are in Kashmir. Burzahom, situated grey pottery with a mat-impressed base dents are also least interested in these break in Jammu and Kashmir. One of the prominent animals were dogs, horses, goats, sheep 16 km Northeast of Srinagar in Jammu is a distinguish feature of the Kashmir courses, which construct us to the past. and oxen. and Kashmir, is one of the India’s major Neolithic at Gufkral. The remains of In Kashmir, history in general and an- schools who was charging different charges from par- People needed to live near fertile archaeological sites. Its geographical co- animals clearly showed that in the ace- cient history in particular, are boring ents has come into the notice of administration follow- land to cultivate cereals. They built vil- ordinates are 34°10’5” North , 74°52’40” ramic Neolithic period at Gufkral were subjects. They are studied for the sake lages, usually next to rivers. Their hous- East and 1800 metres above sea level. both engaged in the wild game as well of passing. ing which a show cause notice has been sent to them and es were built of sticks and mud and the It is located off the Naseem- Shalimar as in the domestication of animals. The The way ahead is difficult but not has been asked to come up with the reply within four villages fences to keep out wild animals. Road between Dal lake and the Zabar- animals that were known at that time impossible to set everything right. Gov- days or it will be presumed that you have nothing say Therefore, the New Stone Age ushered wan Hills.Burzahom was the first site were wild sheep, wild goat, wild cattle, ernment as well as the common people in new ideas and a new way of life. How- to be discovered in Kashmir. Burzahom red deer, wolf , Himalayan ibex and have to come forward in preserving in this regard. The education department should consti- ever, the move from a hunter gatherer means ‘ place of birch’ in Kashmiri. This bear. Sheep and goat were the only an- them. Some caves are destroyed due to tute teams in every district to check the adherence of the to a farming lifestyle did not take place is because there are many birch trees in imals that were domesticated or tamed natural calamities and some are crum- guidelines issued by the government. It will help the de- overnight. It was a gradual process, a si- the area. There is something unusual by the people of Gufkral. The recovery of bling due to the people associated with lent revolution that laid the foundation about the earliest Neolithic homes at bones, stone tools , copper, iron, etc., in- this occupation. The man versus animal partment to receive the complaints from the parents so of life as we know it today. Burzahom. They were below ground lev- dicates different patterns and period of conflict also acts as a big hurdle in pre- that the action will be initiated against the schools who el. The people dug pits into the ground the evolution of human life in Kashmir. serving these caves. The animals often WHAT ARE THE PLACES OF IM- don’t pay heed to the orders issued by the government. with the help of stone tools. They plas- The site is important because it paves stay in the caves for months together. PORTANCE REGARDING THR NEO- tered the sides of the pits with mud. way for the understanding the start of A total change of the mindset towards The government should also look into the complaints LITHIC AGE? Living in these pits in which people of domestication of theanimals and the these sites can prove beneficial. If we about the schools who don’t pay the salaries of their Mehargarh : Mehargarh finds a Burzahom tried to keep snug and warm food patterns. In the annals of history, lose these historical places, which were unique place in history because it was in the bitterly cold winter. wheat, barley and lentils was the staple doing day by day, can blemish our iden- teachers. The mess as per the reports coming to the fore one of the earliest agricultural com- The people of Burzahom used coarse food not rice. The site is looked after by tity. And at the end of the day, we may should be verified properly so that the education sector munities in the world. It was situated grey pottery. It is interesting that at the potter inhabitants of the villages. become strangers in our native land. on a private level will be reformed. { What the new Chinese security law means for Hong Kong WHERE ARE YOU? Where are you? When people destroy nature. Where are you? When people hate a creature. Where are you? When goons rape little girls. Where are you? When people sell poisonous curls. ANDREW ANDERSON Where are you? 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Organising sit- actions have all been subject to reprisals Over the years, people in Hong Kong, When the houses are destroyed. seas travel, forced to delete social media ins and campaigning for greater public under Chinese law. including human rights defenders, have Where are you? content, disappeared, detained and held participation in the drafting of China’s China’s use of national security legis- shown remarkable courage and commit- When the teachers hate Freud. in a secret location, tortured, prosecuted human rights reports. lation to silence and eliminate any form ment to defend their rights in the face of Where are you? or jailed simply because of one’s identity Cao Shunli’s fellow human rights de- of dissent or opposition is well-docu- government attempts to hollow out the or exercise of human rights guaranteed fender Chen Jianfang was detained by mented. The decision adopted by China’s rule of law and democratic traditions When communalism reigns. under local laws is now looming over police in March 2019 and is now await- rubber-stamp Parliament on May 28 by a that have made Hong Kong an anathema Where are you? Hong Kong. Beijing’s proposed legis- ing trial for “inciting subversion of state vote of 2,878-1 provides an outline of the to the authoritarians ruling mainland When the cheaters feign. lation would also enable the mainland power”. Her “crimes” have not been re- upcoming Hong Kong law, and it closely China. Where are you? government’s national security agencies, vealed by the authorities, but shortly be- reflects the draconian provisions of the They took to the streets in large num- When small children are begging. which are known perpetrators of these fore her detention, she published an ar- mainland government’s current legal bers and deterred a proposed national se- Where are you? abuses, to set up branches and enforce ticle commemorating Cao’s death. Chen framework. Therefore, there is no reason curity law in 2003. They built the Umbrel- When the false tents are pegging. related laws in Hong Kong. has been denied access to her lawyer, a to believe that the eventual legislation la Movement in 2014 to demand the right Where are you? Hong Kongers know all too well what discretionary power granted to the police will be compatible with international hu- to universal suffrage in free and fair elec- When marks matter the most. China does to ethnic minorities, govern- under Chinese law in cases involving man rights obligations, including those tions. And they came out again, braving Where are you? ment critics, and democracy advocates “national security” crimes. that are binding on Hong Kong, where brutal police violence, to successfully When education is all about ghost. in the mainland, who are painted by In April, Hong Kong authorities de- the International Covenant on Civil and oppose the controversial extradition bill Where are you? state media and authorities as “separat- tained 15 pro-democracy activists and Political Rights (ICCPR) and other hu- amendments introduced last year. When the coaching centers only earn money. ists”, “terrorists”, “extremists”, “subver- charged them with offences relating to man rights treaties apply. They have also come out in the tens Where are you? sives”, and “traitors who collude with “unlawful assemblies”. The kinds of In fact, provisions related to anti-ter- of thousands every year on June 4 to de- foreign hostile forces”, just to name a few peaceful advocacy these 15 activists have rorism and sedition under existing laws mand justice for the Tiananmen Square When there is adulterated honey. of Beijing’s favourite labels. engaged in would have long ago landed in Hong Kong are already inconsistent massacres in 1989, the public commemo- Where are you? Tibetan human rights defender Tashi them in jail or worse if they had been with international standards. These se- ration of which may very well be consid- When democracy becomes loot. Wangchuk was detained in 2016 and subject to mainland China’s jurisdiction. rious flaws were highlighted in a letter ered a “crime” once Beijing’s national Where are you? jailed for five years in 2018 for “inciting Mainland China’s national security, in April to the Hong Kong authorities security law is formally enacted in Hong When there is a poisonous root. separatism”. His so-called “crime”? Giv- public order, and counterterrorism legal from six UN human rights experts. The Kong. ing interviews to the New York Times framework is infamous for vague and experts warned that human rights de- Now, an existential threat is staring Jamsheed Ahmad Baba. and asking Chinese officials to comply ill-defined provisions that are inconsis- fenders and civil society groups are “at Hong Kong in the face. Even with a glob- with their own constitution and laws to tent with international human rights particular risk of being silenced by coun- al pandemic hanging over their heads, preserve the use of the Tibetan language law. They are often used to criminalise terterrorism legislation”. Hong Kongers will no doubt be standing in schools in Tibetan populated areas. peaceful and legitimate actions, includ- The mainland government’s nation- up again. From whom can they find sup- Human rights defender Cao Shunli- ing those in defence of human rights. al security proposal for Hong Kong will port? {

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Advisor Baseer Khan reviews Canal water shortage irks measures taken for containing LG launches MeraVetan App Farmers in Lalpora Kunzer COVID-19 in Bandipora • Mobile app to provide salary related information to Employees • AADIL DAR

• SO NEWS DESK portal. After the Installation, TANGMARG: On the direc- the employees shall have to tions of DC Baramulla Dr G JAMMU: Lieutenant Gover- enter their CPIS ID, DOB and N Itoo Sub-divisional Magis- nor, Girish Chandra Murmu GPF / NPS subscription num- trate Gulmarg and Superin- today launched JK Employ- ber. In case they don’t have tending Engineer Hydraulic ees Salary Tracker Mobile this information, they can Circle Baramulla, Sopore to- App- ‘MeraVetan’ (Version-1) have it from their DDO. day visited Lalpora Kunzer here at Raj Bhavan. The Android based App in north Kashmir's Baramu- Sh. Arun Kumar Mehta, enables the employees to lla district. Financial Commissioner, view details of their salary Whereas the team of the • SO NEWS DESK He also called for strict Finance, Sh. Bipul Pathak, from anywhere and any- officers visited to the village farmers are visiting office implementation of orders Principal Secretary to Lieu- their salary and other details bursement details. He also time. It provides information after continuous Complaints to Office and no body paying BANDIPORA: Advisor to regarding mandatory use tenant Governor; Sh. Ma- anytime, he added. He called advised that, in future, the such as Pay Scale, GPF/NPS regarding irrigation water heed towards their plea. Lieutenant Governor, Ba- of masks in public places hesh Dass, Director General, for more automation for vari- App should be upgraded for Subscription, Allowances, shortage in the area. Meanwhile Superintend- seer Ahmad Khan today vis- and asked the law enforcing Accounts and Treasuries and ous functions and schemes of its applications for Income Deductions, GPF/NPS State- Farmers of village Lalpora ing Engineer hydraulic ited Bandipora district to re- agencies to ensure strict ac- other senior officers were the Government to facilitate Tax Calculations and gener- ment, Income Tax Statement, said that the village is with- While talking to our corre- view the measures taken by tion against any such viola- present on the occasion. employees as well as general ation of Form-16. SLI statement etc. Detail of out irrigation water for last spodent said that the canal is the District Administration tion. The Lt Governor observed public. It was informed that Mer- salary of an employee shall five years for which govern- Heavily damaged due to the in containing COVID-19, Earlier, Advisor Baseer that the newly launched ap- The Lt Governor also de- aVetan Mobile app has been be updated every month after ment is not responding in Erosion and the department besides he reviewed the de- Khan inspected the devel- plication is aimed to provide sired that similar application developed by NIC J&K, on An- payment from the Treasury. proper way. is going to find the Perma- velopmental works being ex- opmental works being exe- Salary Related information may be developed for Pre and droid Platform, for providing After drawal of Salary Bill, While talking to Srinagar nent solution for the Farm- ecuted in the district under cuted by the Department of to Employees. With the Post Matric Scholarship and end to end computerization employees can view their sal- Observer correspondent ers of the area. different schemes. Rural Development in the launch of MeraVetan App Integrated Social Security of JKPaySys Application. The ary information from the App. Dar Aadil said that farmers SE said the Stone Crush- Deputy Commissioner, district. He visited several (V-1), the employees especial- Scheme for Social Welfare App is available on JKPaySys It will facilitate the employees said that the Canal "Arpath ers are the main reason for Bandipora, Ravinder Ku- villages in the district and ly posted in remote & rural Department so that the ben- main page and instructions to get the salary slip quickly, Kanal" in village Lalpora the said Erosion, for which mar gave a detailed presen- inspected the ongoing works areas who don't have access eficiaries are able to track for installation and use of App thereby reducing the load on Kunzer was damaged during department will take Proper tation about the measures being executed by the de- to the DDO will easily access the scholarship/ pension dis- are available on JKPaySys DDO. 2014 floods, since then the action. being taken by the district partment under MGNREGA. administration to contain He directed the officers to the spread of the virus in the start execution of works in district. every village while taking While reviewing the mea- all precautionary measures sures taken by the district amid COVID-19 pandemic. COVID-19: Govt evacuates 1,07,970 DC Srinagar commends NGOs for outstanding administration, Advisor Ba- He stressed on generating seer Khan stressed on exten- more man days so that the contribution in public outreach efforts sive sampling in red zones unemployed persons get jobs stranded JK residents with special focus on senior under the scheme to earn • SO NEWS DESK citizens and with persons livelihood. • SO NEWS DESK having ailments. The Advisor emphasized SRINAGAR: Deputy Com- He called for aggressive upon the officers to focus on JAMMU: The Jammu and missioner Srinagar Dr tracing of contacts of posi- wage oriented employment Kashmir Government has Shahid Iqbal Choudhary tive patients and follow the generation so that poor and evacuated about 1,07,970 JK Wednesday commended the Standard Operating Proce- needy people can work to residents, stranded in oth- Non-Governmental Organ- dures (SOPs) in letter and earn their livelihood which er parts of the country due isations and volunteers for spirit. He asked the officers is also the ultimate motive to COVID lockdown, via their outstanding contri- to involve local representa- behind the MGNREGA and Lakhanpur and through spe- bution in public outreach tives and religious leaders asked them to maintain the cial trains and buses till date efforts during the lockdown who will motivate the people ratio of material-labour com- amid strict observance of all and restrictions put in place to cooperate with the med- ponent. necessary guidelines and the district in the wake of ical teams so that contacts Advisor Baseer Khan Standard Operating Proce- COVID-19 containment mea- are easily traced and treated along with Director RDD dures. sures. tised different areas and tar- among the organisations is besides asking the people Qazi Sarwar inspected the As per the official data sary preventive measures (morning) included 19507 The DC expressed appre- get groups in the district for ensured. to take precautionary mea- ongoing work on develop- received in this regard, the regarding the Virus. from Punjab; 22113 from ciation for NGOs and vol- providing assistance to fami- During the meeting discus- sures including adoption of ment of play field at Guzar administrations of Jammu As per the detailed break Himachal Pardesh, 25 from unteers while speaking at a lies in need. More than 15,000 sions were also held on issues social distancing and uni- Mohalla Rakhi-Shilwat be- and Kashmir districts have up about the figures, about Andhra Pardesh, 7054 from meeting here. ADC Srinagar people were assisted by the related to cases needing sup- versal use of masks. ing executed under MGNRE- received 41 special trains at 1005 stranded passengers Delhi, 1411 from Gujrat, Sajjad Qadri and Nodal Offi- NGOs with food kits, ration, port for dialysis, medicines, Advisor Baseer Khan ap- GA and 14th FC at the cost of Jammu and Udhampur rail- have entered through 3362 from Rajasthan, 4374 cer Mantasha Binte Rashid medical aid besides other provision of immune boost- preciated the performance of Rs 10 lac. way stations from different Lakhanpur from June 2 to from Haryana, 162 from who were present in the kinds of assistance. ers, hygiene kits, and reach- the officers and the field staff They also inspected the states and UTs, so far, with June 3 morning while 863 Chattisgarh, 3640 from Ut- meeting presented a detailed The Srinagar district ad- ing out to daily wage earners, and asked them to continue deepening and widening about 32649 stranded pas- passengers have reached to- tarakhand, 1099 from Ma- resume of the contribution ministration also provided widows and orphans in need. to work religiously to fight works of Z-Khul at Nesbal sengers while about 75,321 day in the 21st Delhi COVID harashtra, 4742 from Uttar the NGOs have made in dedicated vehicles and a team Manzoor Wangnoo (KWT), the disease. He asked the dis- and construction of inner persons have been evacuated special train at Jammu. So Pradesh, 64 from Odisha, reaching out to the people for of officers was deputed to fa- Javed Ahmed (Chinar), Mo- trict administration to allow roads under MGNREGA at by the government through far, 21 trains have reached 268 from Assam and 1199 various needs. cilitate the NGOs to assist the hammad Aijaz (Orphans in the service providers to start SK Bala. Lakhanpur till date. Jammu with a total of 17,009 from Madhya Pradesh, It was informed that more people. The collaboration be- Need), Mir Muneeb (Aab-e- their business only after Advisor Khan said that Therefore, a total of about stranded passengers be- 88 from Dehradun, 1437 than 45 NGOs have associ- tween the NGOs and the dis- Rawaan), Salman (Sahuliyat testing them for COVID-19. under the scheme, the de- 1,07,970 J&K residents longing to different districts from Chandigarh, 698 from ated themselves with the trict administration resulted Kashmir) and other repre- The Advisor also stressed partment is not only provid- stranded outside UT have while 15,640 passengers have Telengana, 122 from Karna- district administration for in avoidance of duplication of sentatives highlighted the on ensuring availability of ing jobs to the unemployed been brought back to the UT reached Udhampur in 20 spe- taka, 23 from Tamilnadu, 52 providing assistance to resi- resources and ensuring that details of work done by NGOs essential commodities in red persons but is also creating by the Jammu and Kashmir cial trains, so far. from Chennai, 325 from Bi- dents in need with the assis- aid reaches to all deserving and expressed gratitude to and buffer zones, besides en- durable assets in the villag- government by 41 special As per the official com- har, 166 from West Bengal, tance ranging from food kits families and the persons in the district administration suring that people don’t face es by laying stress on the trains and a fleet of buses muniqué, of 75,321 return- 113 from Jharkhand, 3 from to hygiene kits to medicines need. Several organisations for facilitation. hardships in these areas ow- construction of roads, inner through Lakhanpur after ees evacuated through Nepal, 3 from Goa and 3271 to shelter and other require- including the J&K Muslim Dr Shahid also appreciat- ing to lockdown. links and play fields. strictly observing all neces- Lakhanpur till June 2, 2020 from other states and UTs. ments. Wlefare Foundation/Yateem ed the effective role played Representatives of NGOs Trust provided assistance in NGOs like Babul Uloom Ed- including Kashmir Welfare the form of cash for patients ucational Society, Save the Trust, Chinar Internation- and building of quarantine Destitute Foundation, Dar ul al, Orphans in Need, Aab-e- centres. ATTA, Voluntary Medicare Rawan, Suhuliyat Kashmir, Speaking on the occasion Society, Serving Nations and Drug Controller conducts inspections DGP J&K decorates newly Athrout, Infaq Foundation, the DC while appreciating Help Foundation among oth- Care International among the role played by the NGOs ers. promoted Dy.SsP others attended the meeting. called for institutionalising He also commended the of Pharma outlets It should be noted that this arrangement between dedication of young KAS of- these NGOs in coordination NGOs and administration for ficer Syed Eyad Qadri and • SO NEWS DESK members to strictly adhere to the market and Health In- • SO NEWS DESK with the Coordination Cell regular outreach in order to Zahid Rashid for organising the social distancing norms stitutions to ensure safe and of the district administration ensure that maximum people relief measures and coordi- JAMMU: In continuous to and other preventives mea- quality medicines and prod- JAMMU: Shri Dilbag Singh constituted in March priori- are covered and a synergy nation with the NGOs. its efforts to ensure smooth sures to contain the trans- ucts are provided to the pub- Director General of Po- distribution/availability mission chain during the dis- lic. The samples have been lice, J&K, decorated newly of life saving, critical care pensing of medicines. referred to the Drug Testing promoted newly promoted medicines and other essen- In the process more than Laboratories for framing le- Dy.SsP at a function held at tial drugs in the distribution 200 needy patients have been gal opinion to ascertain their Police Headquarters (PHQ) channels, inspections of phar- facilitated by delivering the quality parameters. here today. DC Kupwara inspects upcoming ma outlets were carried out life saving medicines to them Moreover stocks of Drugs The officers who were dec- by the Drug Control Officers at their doorsteps throughout worth Rs 45000/- have also orated with ranks include of the organization under the Jammu which is going a long been confiscated as the same Shri Inderjit Singh and Shri quarantine facility at Wayan supervision of State Drug way in the interest of public were found to be contraven- Manoj Kumar. Controller, J&K throughout during the lockdown period ing the provisions of the Act, On the occasion, DGP J&K • SO NEWS DESK Jammu and also to overcome post Covid 19 Outbreak. The Department is taking congratulated the officers (Coord.) PHQ and other se- the specific shortages of criti- Statutory drug samples all the necessary measures to and their families and ex- nior officers of PHQ were KUPWARA: Deputy Commis- cal care pharma products in of more than 90 formula- ensure that public in gener- pressed his hope that they present on the occasion. The sioner Kupwara, Anshul Garg the larger interest of public tions viz Antibiotics, PPI’s, al and patients in particular will strive to work with the officers wished them luck today inspected 100 bedded and patient care. Anti-hypertensive’s, Car- do not face any difficulty in same zeal and dedication for for future assignments. Both Quarantine Facility at Univer- Awareness was also raised diovascular Medicines and procuring their life saving & the people and department. these officers have been post- sity Campus Wayan for vari- among the pharma trade Sanitizers were drawn from critical care products. Shri S.J.M. Gillani ADGP ed in Police Headquarters. ous arrangements being put in place by concerned executing departments for quarantined. On the occasion, the Dep- uty Commissioner inspect- ed various arrangements Time to learn how to live with virus: DAK which include power, wa- ter, sanitation and other As the Campus is located COVID-19 to ensure that the amenities in the building to in a serene and eco-friendly said facility is made function- • SO NEWS DESK whenever in future any devi- able and homemade cloth tion, and their optimum role be provided to the inmates environment, the Quarantine al within 2 days positively. ation from health advisories masks and surgical masks might need risk assessment during quarantine period. Facility is being designated for The Deputy Commissioner SRINAGAR: Doctors As- or overcrowding is given a can play a role," it said. and several contextual con- He also inspected the ongo- the elderly people (for Quar- was accompanied by Addi- sociation Kashmir (DAK) chance ,the virus will flour- DAK appealed to people to siderations ing construction work on antine) to provide them with tional Deputy Commissioner, Wednesday said the ish and resulting conse- strictly follow hand washing, The doctors body said the water pump project which is good ambience, said DC. Nazir Ahmad Lone; CMO, COVID-19 pandemic is not quences will be alarming. face masks and physical dis- evidence supports the conclu- being completed to provide The Deputy Commissioner Executive Engineers of PDD, going to go away and we are "The threat of virus will tancing and which are very sion that more widespread uninterrupted water supply directed the executing agen- PHE, R&B and other con- going to live with the virus. not allow any big social or important measures towards risk-based face mask adop- to the facility. cy and the Nodal Officer for cerned departments. President DAK, Dr Suhail religious gatherings like reopening economies safely tion can help to control the Naik said that it is time to marriage functions, school from coronavirus lockdowns. Covid-19 epidemic by reduc- learn, educate, inform and and college assemblies and The recent in Lancet ing the shedding of droplets communicate to the general piligrimage," he said. Journal where a systemat- into the environment from public how we all are going DAK said there will be ic review of 172 studies on asymptomatic individuals. DDC Kulgam takes stock of progress to live with Covid-19. protocol based life for mar- COVID-19, SARS, and MERS DAK said that Face masks He said, while coming out riages, religious gatherings, provide evidence that cur- may play an important role of developmental works of lockdown, it is important offices, passengers traveling rent policies of at least 1 m in situations where social to understand how can we in buses, trains and planes physical distancing are asso- distancing is not possible or • SO NEWS DESK cerned officers to complete live with the novel virus adding the challenge lies in ciated with a large reduction unpredictable. the projects within given ,while allowing the social how to adopt new norms of in infection, and distances of It said that the situations in- KULGAM: The District De- time without compromising sector and economies to re- life. 2 m might be more effective. clude public transport, stores velopment Commissioner, the quality of work. open. While coming out of lock- The data also suggest that and shopping areas, work Kulgam, Showkat Aijaz Bhat, Later DDC inspected work "The future course of life IF USED WIDELY AND down, people need to take wearing face masks protects places, within households, today took stock of pace and project of AYUSH hospital at will be totally different from CORRECTLY AND ON into account role of both people (both health-care clinics, hospitals, care-homes, progress of several develop- Hanend Chawalgam and it pre Covid-19 and two meter symptomatic and asymptom- workers and the general pub- social care, and busy pave- mental projects in the dis- was informed that the esti- physical distancing , "mask A RISK BASIS, FACE atic individuals spreading lic) against infection by these ments. trict being executed by vari- mated project cost of this 50 for all" and hand washing MASKS,“ including the virus in the community. coronaviruses, and that eye “If used widely and cor- ous agencies. bedded Hospital is 6.07 crore. are now new norms of life," homemade cloth It said face masks can re- protection could confer addi- rectly and on a risk basis, DDC visited Chambagund that the estimated cost of All the officers were direct- he said. duce viral shedding into the tional benefit. face masks, including home- bridge to take stock of the sta- the bridge is 1.80 crore and ed by DDC to strictly adhere Dr Naik said keeping in masks, can reduce viral environment from such indi- However, none of these made cloth masks, can re- tus of the project and it was the project is at final stage of to the guidelines and SOPs to view the high communica- transmission viduals. interventions afforded com- duce viral transmission,” informed by the concerned completion. avoid transmission of virus bility of the virus it seems "Both commercially avail- plete protection from infec- added. officers of R&B department DDC directed the con- at all work projects. SRINAGAR 06 OBSERVER SRINAGAR / THURSDAY / 04 JUNE I 2020 BUSINESS

Public sector banks disburse Vizag gas leak: LG Polymers India has Rs 3,893 cr loans to MSMEs

New Delhi: The Finance Min- absolute liability for loss of life, says NGT istry on Wednesday said that public sector banks (PSBs) outh Korean company LG Poly- said. have disbursed Rs 3,892.78 Smers India has absolute liability The NGT on May 8 sought re- crore in the first two days of for the loss of life and public health sponse from the Centre and others the month under the Rs 3-lakh in the gas leak incident at its plant saying ‘there appears to be a failure crore Emergency Credit Line in Visakhapatnam, the NGT has to comply with the said Rules and Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS) said while directing that the interim other statutory provisions’. for the MSME sector hit hard penalty of Rs 50 crore would be spent It had set up set up a five-mem- by the coronavirus-induced on compensation to the victims and ber Committee to probe gas leak lockdown. the restoration of environment. incident in the chemical factory, in Meanwhile, PSBs have sanc- The National Green Tribunal which at leat 11 people were killed tioned loans worth Rs 10,361.75 directed that a restoration plan be and 1,000 exposed. crore under the 100 per cent prepared by a Committee compris- The matter was taken up suo-mo- ECLGS starting June 1. The ing two representatives each of the tu (on its own) by NGT on the basis scheme is the biggest fiscal approved additional funding an amount of Rs 3 lakh crore Environment Ministry and Central of media reports to the effect that component of the Rs 20-lakh of up to Rs 3 lakh crore at a is sanctioned under GECL, Pollution Control Board (CPCB) and leakage of hazardous gas, Styrene, crore Aatmanirbhar Bharat concessional rate of 9.25 per whichever is earlier. three representatives of Andhra took place on May 7 from a chemical Abhiyan package announced cent through ECLGS for the The main objective of Pradesh government. factory owned by the South Korean by Finance Minister Nirmala MSME sector. the scheme is to provide an The NGT also junked the compa- company LG Polymers India Pvt Sitharaman last month. Under the scheme, 100 per incentive to member lend- ny’s plea seeking review of its May Chief Secretary to identify and take norms and preventing any such re- Ltd, R.R. Venkatpuram village, Pen- "Public sector banks have cent guarantee coverage ing institutions to increase 8 order slapping on it the Rs 50 crore appropriate action against persons currence in future in any of the es- durthy Mandal, Vishakhapatnam already sanctioned loans will be provided by Nation- access to, and enable avail- interim penalty saying that it is jus- responsible for failure of law in tablishments dealing with hazard- resulting in death of 11 persons. worth Rs 10,361.75 crore un- al Credit Guarantee Trustee ability of additional funding tified in taking suo motu cognisance permitting the company to operate ous chemicals. A major early morning chemical der the 100 per cent Emer- Company (NCGTC) for addi- facility to MSME borrowers, of the matter. without statutory clearances within “A special drive may be initiated leak from a polymer plant near Vi- gency Credit Line Guaran- tional funding of up to Rs 3 in view of the economic dis- A bench headed by NGT Chairper- two months and give a report. in this regard. An action taken re- sakhapatnam impacted villages in a tee Scheme. Out of this, Rs lakh crore to eligible MSMEs tress caused by the COVID-19 son Justice Adarsh Kumar Goel said “In view of the stand of the state port may be furnished within three five-km radius, leaving many people 3,892.78 crore has already and interested Micro Units crisis, by providing them that final calculation of compensa- pollution control board and the com- months.This order will not preju- dead and scores of citizens suffering been disbursed," Finance Development and Refinance 100 per cent guarantee for tion may be assessed by a commit- pany that it will not recommence its dice any criminal or other statuto- from breathlessness and other prob- Minister Nirmala Sithara- Agency (MUDRA) borrow- any losses suffered by them tee comprising representatives of operation without requisite stat- ry proceedings in accordance with lems, as the AP government ordered man said in a tweet. ers, in the form of a guaran- due to non-repayment of the Ministry of Environment Ministry, utory clearances, we direct that if law,” the bench said. a probe into the issue. Micro, small and medium teed emergency credit line GECL funding by borrowers. CPCB and National Environmental any such statutory clearances are The NGT said that safety of citizens The leak was noticed by company enterprises (MSMEs) are (GECL) facility. All MSME borrower ac- Engineering Research Institute. granted and the Company proposes and environment is of prime concern staff who were reportedly inspect- the backbone of the econ- For this purpose, a corpus counts with an outstanding “The committee will be at liberty to recommence, this aspect must be and any economic or industrial ac- ing machines to restart the factory omy. “Under #AatmaNir- of Rs 41,600 crore was provid- credit of up to Rs 25 crore as to associate/co-opt any other expert brought to the notice of this tribu- tivity, however necessary, has to be and raised an alarm. bharBharat Abhiyan Govt is ed by the government spread on February 29, which were institution or individual. The Sec- nal so that compliance of law is en- consistent with the safety of human Hours after the styrene gas leak committed to their growth. over the current and the next less than or equal to 60 days retary, MoEF may ensure constitu- sured,” the bench said in its June 1 beings and the environment. from the multinational L G Poly- Reach out @DFSforMSMEs three financial years. past due as on that date, i.e., tion of such committee within two order uploaded today. “The damage to human life, hu- mers Plant at R R Venkatapuram for all queries regarding The scheme would be ap- regular, SMA-0 and SMA-1 weeks... The Committee may give The NGT asked MoEF to consti- man health and environment has village near here, scores of people ECLGS/other measures and plicable to all loans sanc- accounts, and with an an- its report within two months there- tute an Expert Committee to suggest to be restored by applying the ‘Sus- could be seen lying unconscious on their swift resolution,“ a tioned under GECL facility nual turnover of up to Rs after,” the bench, also comprising ways and means to revamp mon- tainable Development’ principle, of sidewalks, near ditches and on the tweet from the Department during the period from the 100 crore, would be eligible Justice Sheo Kumar Singh, said. itoring mechanism to check and which ‘Precautionary’ and ‘Polluter road, raising fears of a major indus- of Financial Services said. date of announcement of the for GECL funding under the It also directed Andhra Pradesh prevent violation of environmental Pays’ principles are part,” the bench trial disaster. On May 21, the cabinet had scheme to October 31 or till scheme.

Covid impact: Lufthansa India launches Rs 50,000 crore plan to Rupee jumps 32 paise reports net loss of 2.1 billion boost electronics manufacturing to 75.04 against US dollar euros in first quarter New Delhi: India launched Rs 50,000 ramped up local production, attracted in early trade crore ($6.65 billion) plan on Tuesday to by India’s huge market of 1.3 billion peo- boost electronics manufacturing, say- ple. ing it would start by offering five global The new plan also includes schemes smartphone makers incentives to estab- to drive up production of components lish or expand domestic production. and create manufacturing clusters with The government is offering a produc- pre-built factory sheds and common fa- tion-linked incentive (PLI) involving cilities for companies to move in imme- cash worth 4% to 6% of additional sales diately. of goods made locally over five years, “We want the bridegrooms to come with 2019-2020 as the base year, technol- but we also want the entire wedding pro- ogy minister Ravi Shankar Prasad told a cession. A company coming (to India) news conference. should also bring the entire procession Frankfurt: Lufthansa said it would undergo “far-reaching” Names of the five companies, which of its ancillaries,” Prasad said. restructuring as the airline posted a first-quarter net loss of would have to meet investment and lion) by 2025, Prasad said. The plan comes as more companies 2.1 billion euros ($2.3 billion) on Wednesday, hammered by sales thresholds to be eligible, were ex- The smartphone industry has become look for manufacturing sites outside the global pandemic. pected to be announced in the next two a showpiece for Prime Minister Naren- China, where the coronavirus pandemic “Global air traffic has come to a virtual standstill in recent months, ministry officials said. dra Modi’s ‘Make In India’ drive. The disrupted global supply chains. India, New Delhi: The rupee appre- new cases curve seems to be months. This has impacted our quarterly results to an unprec- Five Indian firms would also be select- government now wants to make the which offers cheap labour, has more ciated 32 paise to 75.04 against plateauing,” said Abhishek edented extent. ed for the PLI scheme, which, along with country an export hub. than 1 billion mobile connections but the US dollar in early trade on Goenka, Founder and CEO “In view of the very slow recovery in demand, we must now two other related initiatives, could help Global players such as Samsung and less than half that number of smart- Wednesday tracking positive IFA Global. take far-reaching restructuring measures to counteract this,” India produce smartphones and compo- Taiwanese firms Foxconn and Wistron, phones, offering manufacturers a huge domestic equities and gains The number of cases board chairman Carsten Spohr said in a statement. nents worth 10 trillion rupees ($133 bil- which both supply Apple, have already potential market. in Asian currencies amid around the world linked to weakness in the greenback. the disease has crossed 63.78 Forex traders said heavy lakh and the death toll has buying in domestic equity topped 3.80 lakh. market, sustained foreign Meanwhile, in India, the fund inflows and upbeat death toll due to Covid-19 's economy shrinks in first quarter, India’s drug regulator grants Gilead Sciences risk appetite supported the rose to 5,815 and the number rupee. of the number of infections headed for first recession in 30 years The rupee opened on a rose to 2,07,615, according to marketing strong note at 75.04 at the in- the health ministry. Sydney: Australia’s econ- product is expected to fall government, meanwhile, New Delhi: Anti-viral terbank forex market, up 32 On the equities front, the omy shrank last quarter, even more sharply in the unleashed a large fiscal stim- drug remdesivir has been paise over its last close. 30-share BSE benchmark setting the scene for what current quarter. Two consec- ulus plan, including a A$60 approved for "restricted It had settled at 75.36 Sensex was quoting 361.71 will be the country’s first utive quarters of contraction billion wage subsidy scheme. emergency use" on severe against the US dollar on points higher at 34,187.24 technical recession in three would mean Australia would The Reserve Bank of Aus- COVID-19 patients in view of Tuesday. and broader Nifty rose 107.80 decades as entire business suffer its first technical re- tralia (RBA) has recently the crisis posed by the pan- “Most Asian currencies points to 10,086.90. sectors were shut down to cession since the early 1990s, sounded less gloomy about demic, the Union health min- have started with gains Foreign institutional in- fight the coronavirus. ending one of the world’s lon- the economy even though istry said on Tuesday. against the US Dollar this vestors were net buyers in Wednesday’s data from gest growth streaks. the country is in the midst Joint Secretary in the min- morning and could lend sup- the capital market, as they the Australian Bureau of Household consumption of its worst downturn since istry Lav Agarwal said the port to the domestic curren- bought equity shares worth Statistics (ABS) showed the was the biggest drag on the Great Depression as bet- permission for remdesivir cy,” Reliance Securities said Rs 7,498.29 crore on Tuesday, A$2 trillion ($1.39 trillion) growth last quarter with ter health outcomes have led was given following due pro- in a research note. according to provisional ex- economy contracted 0.3% in massive falls in spending to an earlier-than-expected cess based on the available Forex traders said global change data. the quarter ended March, the on clothing, cars, transport, re-opening of businesses. evidence. risk sentiment is holding up Brent crude futures, the first decline in nine years. recreation, hotels, cafe and “Although the immediate India's drug regulator use for a maximum five-day tended use does not seem to as coronavirus curve seems global oil benchmark, rose That took the annual restaurant. outlook is better than antici- granted US pharma giant period for the treatment of have any beneficial effects, to plateau in western coun- 1.04 per cent to USD 39.98 per growth to 1.4%, the slowest Net exports and govern- pated a couple of months ago, Gilead Sciences the market- suspected or laboratory-con- based on the evidence sub- tries. barrel. since the 2009 global finan- ment spending supported the the economy still faces chal- ing authorisation for its drug firmed cases of COVID-19 mitted at the time of approv- “Overall risk sentiment is The dollar index, which cial crisis, as the economy economy in the quarter. lenges,” said Sarah Hunter, remdesivir for "restricted in adults and children hos- al. positive. So far there are no gauges the greenback’s was hit by the worst bushfire The economic fallout Chief Economist for BIS Ox- emergency use" on hospi- pitalised with severe symp- "The approval process for signs of a second wave de- strength against a basket of season in living memory, deepened in Australia as the ford Economics. talised COVID-19 patients, toms, subject to several safe- remdesivir was accelerated spite economies opening up six currencies, fell by 0.28 a prolonged drought and a number of local coronavirus “The size and speed of the sources said. guards, the source said. by invoking special provi- in Europe and the US. The per cent to 97.39. pandemic that shut down cases surged from less than decline are unprecedented,” The approval process for "The drug, which is ad- sions under the New Drug businesses and left many 100 in early March to more Hunter added. remdesivir was accelerated ministered in the form of an and Clinical Trial Rules, without jobs. than 7,000 now, forcing the “The outlook for invest- in view of the emergency sit- injection, has been approved 2019, which provide for a Following the data release, government to shut borders ment is also highly uncer- uation and the unmet need to be sold by retail on the waiver of clinical trials in the Australian dollar eased and restrict large gatherings. tain, with the construction for medicines in light of the prescription of specialists special circumstances," the from a five-month high of The central bank stepped sector pipeline and capital coronavirus outbreak, a for use in a hospital or insti- source told PTI. Oil hits three-month high over $0.6982 and the benchmark in by cutting the cash rate goods imports data suggest- source in the know of the de- tutional set-up only. Gilead Sciences had, on share index slipped to 5,835.1 to a record low 0.25% and ing that spending will slow velopments told PTI. It has been approved for May 29, applied for the mar- hopes for output cuts points from 5,902.2. launching an unlimited bond markedly in the second half The drug has been allowed use for a maximum of five keting authorisation for Australia’s gross domestic buying programme. The of the year.” for restricted emergency days as against 10 days. Ex- remdesivir in India. TOKYO: Oil rose on Wednes- Petroleum Exporting Coun- day to a near three-month tries and others including high amid optimism that Russia may extend produc- major producers will extend tion cuts of 9.7 million bar- production cuts as the world rels per day (bpd), or about recovers from the coronavi- 10% of global output, into Asian stocks rise as Wall Street gains, economies reopen rus pandemic. July or August, sources told Brent crude was up 22 Reuters. sian shares rose Wednesday the series of ongoing concerns,“ said tors. the country right now.“ in February and March. The S&P 500 cents, or 0.6%, at $39.79, by A meeting of the grouping after Wall Street extended its Jingyi Pan, market strategist for IG So far, Wall Street's momentum The Dow Jones Industrial Aver- is now down 9% from its all-time high 0003 GMT, the highest since known as OPEC+ is expected Agains for the third straight in . has not been derailed by the wave age rose 1.1% to 25,742.65. The Nas- in February. March 6, having gained 3.3% to be held online on Thurs- day, driven by optimism over econ- Among such concerns are the fu- of daily unrest across the U.S. that daq composite, which is heavily Investors are hoping that the on Tuesday. day. The cuts are currently omies reopening from shutdowns to ture of the two major economies of began last week in Minneapolis as weighted with technology compa- worst of the recession has already U.S. West Texas Interme- due to run through May stem the coronavirus pandemic. the world, China and the U.S and a protest over police brutality. Cit- nies, added 0.6%, to 9,608.37 after passed, or will soon, as governments diate crude (WTI) gained 33 and June, scaling back to a 's benchmark Nikkei 225 whether widespread protests in ies across the country have been dipping as much as 0.8%. around the country and around the cents, or 0.9%, at $37.14, also reduction of 7.7 million bpd gained 1.1% to 22,581.19 in morning the U.S. will set off another rise in rocked by violence and destruction Smaller company stocks had world slowly lift the restrictions the highest since March 6. from July to December, but trading. Australia's S&P/ASX 200 COVID-19 cases. for seven days in a row, drawing some of the biggest gains. The Rus- that left broad swaths of the U.S. The contract ended the pre- Saudi Arabia has been push- rose 0.8% to 5,882.60. South Korea's On Wall Street, the S&P 500 closed threats from the White House to sell 2000 index picked up 0.9%, to economy at a standstill beginning vious session up 3.9%. ing to keep the deeper cuts in Kospi surged 2.6% to 2,141.28. 0.8% higher, at 3,080.82, after wa- send troops in to put down the un- 1,418.21. in March. Both benchmarks have place for longer. Australia's S&P/ASX 200 gained vering throughout the morning. rest. NASA astronauts launched into While more countries and sectors risen sharply in recent “As virus-related lock- 1% to 5,894.00. Hong Kong's Hang Technology, industrial and health “The market action seems to have space by SpaceX on Saturday rang are reopening, economic activity weeks from the lows of April, down measures continue to Seng was up 1.1% at 24,258.49, while care sector stocks accounted for a a lot more to do with people's confi- the opening bell from the Interna- is expected to remain subdued as buoyed by a continuing re- be lifted, we expect that de- the Shanghai Composite added 0.4% big slice of the gains. Energy stocks dence about the economic reopen- tional Space Station early Tuesday social distancing rules complicate covery in China, the epicen- mand will gradually recov- to 2,931.90. far outpaced the rest of the market ing,“ said Tom Hainlin, national to kick off trading on the Nasdaq. plans to get back to business. Mean- tre of the virus outbreak, er,” Capital Economics said “The theme of reopening optimism as the price of crude rose ahead of investment strategist at U.S. Bank Stocks have now recouped most of while, investors continue to keep while other economies are in a note, estimating that has its stronghold on markets going a meeting of major oil producers. Wealth Management. their losses after the initial economic an eye out for any signs that the re- slowly opening up after lock- global oil consumption will into the midweek, one to likewise Bond yields climbed, another sign “It's happening irrespective to fallout from the coronavirus knocked opening of the economy is leading to downs to contain its spread. fall to just under 92 million inspire Asia markets gains despite of ebbing pessimism among inves- what we're seeing socially across the market into a staggering 34% skid a resurgence in COVID-19 cases. The Organization of the bpd on average in 2020. SRINAGAR INTERNATIONAL SRINAGAR /THURSDAY / 04 JUNE I 2020 OBSERVER 07 UK PM Boris Johnson pledges to let Syrian activists report Russian airstrikes on Idlib province in Hong Kong citizens if needed Beirut: Russian warplanes carried out early Wednes- Hong Kong: British Prime ty law, Britain would allow day the first airstrikes in Minister Boris Johnson said holders of the BNO passports three months on the last re- the United Kingdom stands to remain for 12 months on a maining rebel stronghold in ready to open the door to al- renewable basis and would northwestern Syria, opposi- most 3 million Hong Kong grant them the right to work, tion activists said. There was citizens, as the city’s lead- placing them on a possible no immediate word on any er arrived in Beijing on path to UK citizenship. casualties. Wednesday for meetings on “This would amount to one The activists said the a planned national security of the biggest changes in our strikes on and near Idlib law that has many worried visa system in British histo- province were the first to be about their future. ry,” Johnson wrote, adding, “I conducted by Russian planes Johnson said in a column hope it will not come to this.” since a truce brought rela- published online by the BNO passport holders cur- tive calm to the volatile re- South China Morning Post, rently can stay in the UK for gion in early March. since 2011. and Wednesday morning. It a Hong Kong newspaper, only up to six months. The truce, brokered by Opposition activists said had no immediate word on that the security law would Separately on Wednesday, Turkey and Russia, halted that in recent days, both Tur- casualties in the four air- curtail freedoms in Hong Hong Kong pro-democracy a terrifying three-month air key and the government in strikes. Kong and conflict with Chi- activist Joshua Wong called and ground campaign that Damascus have been sending Idlib-based activist Taher al- na’s obligations under its on leaders in Europe to oppose had killed hundreds and sent reinforcements to northwest- Omar said Russian warplanes agreement with the United and walk away.” move, arrived in Beijing million others are eligible to the national security law, say- 1 million people fleeing to- ern Syria. There have also fired missiles that caused wide Kingdom when it took back China shocked many of on Wednesday morning apply for them, Johnson said ing it erodes the “one coun- ward the Turkish border. been repeated violations of the destruction. He also gave no the former British colony in Hong Kong’s 7.5 million peo- for meetings with central in his column. Long lines try, two systems” framework Russia is a main backer truce on the ground in recent word on casualties. 1997. ple when it announced earli- government officials on the have formed at DHL courier promised to the semi-autono- of Syrian President Bashar weeks. The Britain-based Another Idlib-based activist, “Many people in Hong er this month that it would planned law. China could en- offices in the city since the mous Chinese territory. Assad’s forces while Turkey Syrian Observatory for Hu- Hadi Abdullah, said Wednes- Kong fear their way of life enact a national security law act the law later this month announcement as people Wong said that after Pres- supports the opposition. In man Rights, an opposition day’s strikes hit a mountain — which China pledged to for the city, which is guaran- or at the end of August, ana- rush to apply for or renew ident Donald Trump threat- recent years, Moscow and war monitoring group, said region in Latakia province on uphold — is under threat,” teed a high level of autonomy lysts have said. their BNO passports. ened to impose sanctions on Ankara have become the Russian warplanes targeted the edge of Idlib, and a power he wrote. “If China proceeds outside of foreign and de- About 350,000 Hong Kong Johnson, echoing earli- Hong Kong last week, the main power-brokers in Syr- rebel-held areas just south of station on the northern edge of to justify their fears, then fence affairs. citizens hold British Nation- er statements by Cabinet momentum should be kept ia, shattered by a civil war Idlib province late Tuesday Hama province. Britain could not in good con- Hong Kong leader Car- al Overseas passports, a lega- ministers, said that if China to build a “global alliance to science shrug our shoulders rie Lam, a supporter of the cy of the colonial era, and 2.5 imposes a national securi- stand with Hong Kong.” Study that led WHO to drop anti-malaria Germany moves to No need for 'third party' intervention drug against Covid-19 faces big questions reactivate European travel as at Sino-China border: China New York: British medical an intermediary step until coronavirus ebbs journal the Lancet on Tues- clinical data is available. Beijing: China on Wednes- day said it had concerns “I eagerly await word from erman Chancellor Ange- he said in Berlin Tuesday. day emphasised that there about data behind an influ- the independent audits, the Gla Merkel’s government Germany’s shift away from was no need for the inter- ential article that found hy- results of which will inform has taken a further step to an across-the-board trav- vention of a "third party" to droxychloroquine increased any further action,” Mehra reactivate European travel el warning, put in place in resolve its current standoff the risk of death in Covid-19 said in a statement after the as the spread of the corona- March as the pandemic was with India as the two neigh- patients, a conclusion that Lancet note. virus dwindles. sweeping across Europe, bours have full-fledged bor- undercut scientific interest The World Health Orga- Merkel’s cabinet approved will hinge on coordination der-related mechanisms and in the medicine championed nization (WHO) suspended plans Wednesday that pave with EU member states and communication channels by US President Donald May 22 looked at 96,000 hos- hydroxychloroquine’s use in the way for a broad travel on whether the spread of the to sort out their differences Trump. pitalized Covid-19 patients, a large trial on Covid-19 pa- warning to be replaced from disease is kept in check. through dialogue. Hydroxychloroquine - some treated with the de- tients after the Lancet study. June 15 with recommenda- Maas, who said he didn’t Foreign Ministry spokes- which has anti-inflammato- cades-old malaria drug that Following the WHO trial sus- tions for individual nations yet have vacation plans man Zhao Lijian told a me- ry and antiviral properties Trump said he took and has pension, the governments of in the 27-member European of his own, has indicated dia briefing here that China's - inhibited the coronavirus urged others to use. France, Italy and Belgium Union, countries in the pass- that opening up travel in position on the border issue in laboratory experiments Several clinical trials were halted the use of hydroxy- port-free Schengen area and Europe will be gradual with India was "consistent is ready, willing and able to second informal summit in but has not been proven ef- put on hold after the study chloroquine for Covid-19 pa- the UK. and that holidays this year and clear" and both the mediate or arbitrate their Mamallapuram near Chen- fective in humans, particu- was published. tients. Foreign Minister Heiko would not be the same as countries have "earnestly" now raging border dispute," nai in October last year with larly in placebo-controlled, The study, using data pro- Among the critics of the Maas will talk with EU in the past. Germany has implemented the important Trump said in a tweet. a focus on further broaden- randomized clinical trials vided by healthcare data study to sign the letter last counterparts in the next gradually moved to lift bor- consensus reached between Both India and China have ing bilateral ties. considered the gold standard analytics firm Surgisphere, week were several academ- two weeks about “how trav- der restrictions with neigh- their leaders. rejected Trump's offer of me- "We have strictly abided by for data. was not a traditional clinical ics from the University of el within Europe can be boring countries such as Zhao was replying to a diation. the relevant treaty between The debate has become trial that would have com- Oxford and Mahidol Oxford gradually re-established,” France and Austria. question about the phone "China's position on the China and India and commit- highly politicized, and many pared hydroxychloroquine Tropical Medicine Research call between Prime Minister border issue is consistent ted to upholding national ter- scientists have voiced con- to a placebo or other medi- Unit (MORU) in Bangkok, Narendra Modi and US Pres- and clear," Zhao said and ritorial and sovereignty and cern. cine. which had been conducting ident Donald Trump during reiterated that the two security as well as upholding Nearly 150 doctors signed The Lancet’s editors said the global “COPCOV” trial Indonesia court orders president which the two leaders also neighbours have "earnestly peace and stability in the bor- an open letter to the Lancet in a note that serious sci- of hydroxychloroquine as a discussed the border stand- implemented the important der region," Zhao said. last week calling the article’s entific questions about the treatment of Covid-19. to apologize for internet curbs off between India and China. consensus" reached between His remarks came in the conclusions into question study were brought to their The trial was paused last "Now the situation there their leaders. backdrop of the continuing and asking to make public attention and an indepen- week, after the Lancet arti- Jakarta: An Indonesian In Wednesday’s ruling, (at India-China border) is The troops of India and standoff between the mili- the peer review comments dent audit of the data has cle. court on Wednesday ordered the Jakarta administrative overall stable and control- China were engaged in a taries of India and China at that preceded publication. already been commissioned. In March, Trump, with lit- president Joko Widodo to court ordered the central lable. China and India have 73-day stand-off in Doklam the Line of Actual Control “This is not some side- Surgisphere said in a state- tle scientific evidence, said make an official apology government, including full-fledged border-related tri-junction in 2017 which (LAC). show or minor issue,” said ment that the audit “will hydroxychloroquine used in after ruling that his govern- Widodo, to make an official mechanisms and commu- even triggered fears of a Indian and Chinese troops Dr. Walid Gellad, a professor bring further transparency combination with the anti- ment’s decision to rein in in- apology for “slowing and/or nication channel. We have war between the two nucle- were engaged in a bitter at University of Pittsburgh’s to our work (and) further biotic azithromycin had “a ternet speeds to contain civil cutting internet access” to the capability to resolve the ar-armed neighbours. standoff in several areas medical school, who was not highlight the quality of our real chance to be one of the unrest in the Papua region the Indonesian people and issue through dialogue and Prime Minister Modi and along the Line of Actual Con- a signatory of the letter but work.” biggest game changers in last year was unlawful. media organizations. negotiation," Zhao said. Chinese President Xi Jin- trol in mountainous eastern has been critical of the study. Earlier on Tuesday, the the history of medicine.” He Demonstrations broke out The court ordered the gov- "There is no need for the ping held their first infor- Ladakh for close to four “We’re in an unprece- New England Journal of later said he took the drugs in a number of cities last Au- ernment to publish the apol- intervention of a third par- mal summit in April 2018 in weeks. Both the countries dented pandemic. We’ve Medicine (NEJM) said it was preventively after two peo- gust after Papuan students ogy in three national news- ty," he emphasised, in what the Chinese city of Wuhan, are holding talks at military organized these enormous concerned about the quality ple who worked at the White in the city of Surabaya on papers and broadcast it on is China's first official re- months after the Doklam and diplomatic levels to re- clinical trials to figure out of the data behind a different House were diagnosed with Java island were allegedly six television stations within action to the discussion on standoff. solve the dispute. if something works. And study it published in May Covid-19. taunted with racist slurs. one month of the ruling. the border tensions between In the summit, the two On May 5, the Indian and this study stopped or paused that also used data from Sur- Trump and Brazilian As unrest flared across the The lawsuit was filed Modi and Trump. leaders decided to issue the Chinese army person- a couple of those trials, gisphere and had the same President Jair Bolsonaro provinces of Papua and West by Indonesia’s Alliance of President Trump last week "strategic guidance" to their nel clashed with iron rods, and changed the narrative lead author. discussed a joint research ef- Papua, the government said Independent Journalists said he was "ready, willing militaries to strengthen com- sticks, and even resorted to around a drug that no one Dr. Mandeep Mehra, the fort on using hydroxychloro- it throttled internet access (AJI) and advocacy group and able to mediate" between munications so that they can stone-pelting in the Pangong knows if it works or not,” he lead author and a professor quine as both a prophylaxis to “prevent hoaxes from the Southeast Asia Free- the two countries. "We have build trust and understand- Tso lake area in which sol- said. of Medicine at Harvard Med- and treatment for the coro- spreading” because this dom of Expression Network informed both India and ing. diers on both sides sustained The observational study ical School, defended the use navirus, the White House could trigger more violence. (SAFEnet). China that the United States Modi and Xi held their injuries. published in the Lancet on of the Surgisphere dataset as said on Tuesday.

US protesters return to streets defying curfew after Trump calls them 'lowlifes'

Washington: Undeterred by curfews, lite even. At one point, the crowd booed On Monday, scattered violence flared bringing people together, and the best protesters streamed back into the US’s when a protester climbed a light post in multiple protests, including an officer way to protect civil rights is to move streets yesterday, hours after president and took down a street sign. A chant who was shot and gravely wounded out- away from escalating violence,” Colora- Donald Trump pressed governors to went up: “Peaceful protest!” side a Las Vegas hotel and casino, and do Gov. Jared Polis and Denver Mayor put down the violence set off by George On Monday, law enforcement offi- four officers shot in St. Louis. They were Michael Hancock, both Democrats, said Floyd’s death and demanded that New cers on foot and horseback aggressively expected to recover. in a statement, referring to Eisenhow- York call up the National Guard to stop drove protesters away from Lafayette About a dozen other deaths have been er’s use of troops to enforce school deseg- the “lowlifes and losers.” Park, clearing the way for president reported around the country over the regation in the South. As more demonstrations began tak- Donald Trump to do a photo op at nearby past week. And nearly 8,000 people na- A senior White House official, speak- ing shape around the country, and cities St. John’s Church. On Tuesday, pastors tionwide have been arrested, according ing on condition of anonymity, said that including Washington prepared for the at the church prayed with demonstra- to a count by The Associated Press. the president is not rushing to send in possibility of more violence, the presi- tors and handed out water bottles. Some protesters framed the burgeon- the military and that his goal was to dent amplified his hard-line calls of a day Protests ranged across the U.S., in- ing movement as a necessity after a pressure governors to deploy more Na- earlier, in which he threatened to send cluding in New York City, Los Angeles, string of killings by police. tional Guard members. in the military to restore order if gover- Miami, Houston, St. Paul, Minnesota, “It feels like it’s just been an endless Such use of the military would mark nors didn’t do it. Columbia, South Carolina, and Orlando, cascade of hashtags of black people dy- a stunning federal intervention rarely “NYC, CALL UP THE NATIONAL Florida, where more than 1,000 people ing, and it feels like nothing’s really seen in modern American history. GUARD,” he tweeted. “The lowlifes and gathered in the afternoon to decry the being done by our political leaders to ac- Amid the protests, nine states and the losers are ripping you apart. Act fast!” killings of black people. tually enact real change,” said Christine District of Columbia held presidential One day after a crackdown on peaceful “This has to change,” said 39-year-old Ohenzuwa, 19, who attended a peaceful primaries that moved Joe Biden closer protesters near the White House, thou- Aisxia Batiste, an out-of-work massage going to beat it back.” He pleaded with briefing in Albany. protest at the Minnesota state Capitol in to formally clinching the Democratic sands of demonstrators massed a block therapist in Orlando. “Something has to community leaders to step forward and He said the mayor underestimated the St. Paul. “There’s always going to be a presidential nomination. Voters waited away from the presidential mansion, give. We’re done. This is the beginning “create peace.” problem, and the nation’s largest police breaking point. I think right now, we’re in long lines hours after polls closed, facing law enforcement personnel stand- of the end of something. It has to be.” Thousands of protesters marched force was not deployed in sufficient num- seeing the breaking point around the brushing up against curfews in Wash- ing behind a black chain-link fence. The In New York, midtown Manhattan Tuesday night in a string of demonstra- bers, though the city had said it doubled country.” ington and Philadelphia, two cities fence was put up overnight to block ac- was pocked with battered storefronts tions across Manhattan and Brooklyn the usual police presence. “I live in this state. It’s really painful rocked by protests. cess to Lafayette Park, just across the after Monday’s protests. Macy’s flagship after merchants boarded up their busi- Tuesday marked the eighth straight to see what’s going on, but it’s also really Also Tuesday, Minnesota opened an street from the White House. store was among those hit when crowds nesses, fearing a repeat of the night night of the protests, which began in important to understand that it’s con- investigation into whether the Minne- “Last night pushed me way over the of people smashed windows and looted before. Many people remained on the Minneapolis, where Floyd died, and nected to a system of racial violence,” apolis Police Department has a pattern edge,” said Jessica DeMaio, 40, of Wash- stores as they swept through the area. streets after the curfew hour. Police quickly spread across the country. she said. of discrimination against minorities. ington, who attended a Floyd protest A police sergeant was hospitalized after eventually ordered them to move along The mother of George Floyd’s 6-year- Meanwhile, governors and mayors, Floyd died May 25 after a white Minne- Tuesday for the first time. “Being here being hit by a car in the Bronx, where and began taking some into custody. old daughter, Gianna, said she wanted Republicans and Democrats alike, re- apolis officer, Derek Chauvin, pressed is better than being at home feeling help- people walked Tuesday between ran- More than 20,000 National Guard the world to know that her little girl lost jected Trump’s threat to send in the his knee on the handcuffed black man’s less.” sacked buildings and a burned-out car members have been called up in 29 states a good father. military, with some saying troops would neck for several minutes. The crowd remained in place after on the Grand Concourse, a commercial to deal with the violence. New York is “I want everybody to know that this is be unnecessary and others question- Chauvin has been charged with mur- the city’s 7 p.m. curfew passed, defying thoroughfare. not among them, and de Blasio has said what those officers took,” Roxie Wash- ing whether the government has such der. Minnesota Attorney General Keith warnings that the response from law Police made nearly 700 arrests and he does not want the Guard. On Tuesday, ington said during a Minneapolis news authority and warning that such a step Ellison said prosecutors are working enforcement could be even more force- Mayor Bill de Blasio extended an 8 p.m. Democratic Gov. Andrew Cuomo called conference with her young daughter at would be dangerous. as fast as they can to determine if the ful. But the protest lacked the tension curfew all week. what happened in the city “a disgrace.” her side. “I want justice for him because “Denver is not Little Rock in 1957, three other officers at the scene should of the previous nights’ demonstrations. “We’re going to have a tough few “The NYPD and the mayor did not do he was good. No matter what anybody and Donald Trump is not President Ei- be charged too. All four have been The crowd Tuesday was peaceful, po- days,” he warned, but added: “We’re their job last night,” Cuomo said at a thinks, he was good.” senhower. This is a time for healing, for fired. SRINAGAR SPORTS OBSERVER THURSDAY 04 JUNE 2020

Players will need six Rusty Root grateful to get back to the grind weeks to get into Test match

London: England Test captain Joe of that comes down to having not mode - R Sridhar Root was back at work on Monday played for a long period of time. But, as he begins preparations for the international , it’s hard not to three-match series against West get excited about that, you’re always Indies which is set to take place playing against the best around the next month, pending government world and that in itself is something approval. It was the first time Root that a lot of players cherish and real- had a proper bat since the aborted ly look forward to. tour to Sri Lanka in March and he “It will be very different. It’s hard admitted to feeling slightly rusty. to know what to expect, it’s hard to “Everything seems a million miles know what it’ll feel like when we an hour,” he joked. Thankfully, play in empty stadiums, or what it’ll Root reported that things got easi- be like tossing up from one balcony er as the session wore on. to the other, or however that’ll look Following on from England’s like. Media like this [using Zoom] bowlers, who have been training might be quite strange after a day’s for two weeks, Root was one of play. So there’s a number of things the number of batsmen and wick- that I’m sure will be very strange et-keepers who returned to individ- and different, and take some getting New Delhi: India's fielding coach, R Sridhar, feels that ual skill based practice yesterday used to, but I think most of the guys the Indian cricketers can reach maximum fitness with- ahead of what the ECB hope will be are just very excited to get back to in six weeks once the training resumes. Currently, due a second half of the summer full of playing.” to the COVID19 pandemic, not only is cricket suspended international cricket. On Tuesday, Root also believes there could in the country but the players' training is also restricted the ECB confirmed the dates and be an advantage to the enforced to gym sessions and personalised training charts pre- venues for three Tests against the lay off for England’s players, hav- pared by the Head Strength & Conditioning coach Nick West Indies, beginning on July 8 at ing allowed them to refresh both Webb. Even though the lockdown guidelines have been the Ageas Bowl in Southampton, Of course, safety is everything, and “I obviously spent a good couple Moores was one particular differ- mentally and physically. “For me, eased a bit, the BCCI ought to get an approval from the subject to government approval. it wouldn’t be possible if that was of years working with Pete on my ence. As preparations intensify, having played almost consistently government to decide their next course of action. The matches will be played be- going to be compromised. Still, batting and you could argue that however, and matches take place for such a long period of time and In a chat with PTI, Sridhar said, "Fast bowler needs hind closed doors in bio-secure it must be extremely scary and I some of my best years batting-wise behind closed doors, Root is aware some quite high-pressured cricket around six weeks, batsmen might take a bit less time. ‘bubbles’ to reduce, as far as pos- think the whole cricketing world were whilst he was in charge,” that things will be very out of the in the last couple of years in par- Once we get a date [on start of national camp] from the sible, the risk of infection and the will be grateful to see some cricket Root said. “It has been nice to ordinary. ticular, to get a chance to get away, BCCI and approved by the government of India, we can spread of Covid-19. Cricket West again.” touch base with him again. There “This time of year in normal I definitely feel that will benefit start working backwards (starting from scratch)." Indies have been satisfied with Beginning his preparations for wasn’t much coaching done yes- circumstances is extremely excit- me moving forward into this next Sridhar emphasized that the players' workload needs the measures being put in place the Test series, Root trained at terday. It was more about getting ing, the build-up to the first Test phase,” he said. to be taken care of, as they might take their time to get and the tourists are set to arrive Trent Bridge on Monday rather back into it, hitting some balls, and is always very special, the week “I’ve enjoyed it and benefited used to a new training regime - broken down into four in the UK on June 9. “From what than Headingley, where he plays feeling good. It would be nice to as a whole is something that you from it, having a bit of time to phases on the basis of intensity. I’ve been made aware of, the things county cricket for Yorkshire, get his input on things as the week look forward to, like Christmas think about the game as a bat- "The challenge is to proceed in right phases, as play- that have been put in place have because it is closer to his home. progresses, leading into the next really,” he said. “It signifies what ter and as a captain. Take a bit ers can get excited when they play after 14 or 15 weeks. been outstanding,” Root said. There are also a number of other phase.” I think is a great couple of months of stock. The best way to take the It is pertinent that we move in right manner forward. “The work that the medical players, including Jonny Bairstow Root said that things weren’t too of the year. International cricket at team forward and how I will get Don't want to look too much ahead. Initially, we have to team and the ECB logistically have and Dawid Malan, who are train- unusual training under the social home, full house all the time, and the best out of myself for the next give them progressive workload. You can't have a sud- done to make the bubble and the ing in Leeds so spreading the play- distancing and hygiene protocols brilliant atmospheres around the couple of years. Hopefully that has den spike in workload which could lead to injuries. First environment as safe as possible is ers out makes sense. Root’s session the ECB have put in place for all country. a positive impact on both sides of phase, it will be 'low volume-low intensity', followed by incredible. For the West Indies to was supported by former England 55 players who have returned to “That’s obviously going to change my cricket and we can start seeing 'moderate volume-low intensity', 'high volume-moder- still come over here, they are obvi- coach Peter Moores, who is now practice although not being able quite drastically. There’s still a huge a few more converted scores and ate intensity' and then starts 'high volume-high intensi- ously helping the game massively. head coach at Nottinghamshire. to pick the ball up and return it to amount of excitement. I think a lot England winning plenty of games.” ty' training. This is how we will go. "[To begin with] may be the fast bowlers will bowl two overs from half or quarter run-up. The deliveries will be bowled at 20 or 30% intensity. For a fielder, it will be at the maximum, six throws over 10 metres or six throws over 20 metres at 40-50% intensity. For a batsman, it Babar yet to reach his full Bowlers said sweat will start with five to six minutes of batting against I want to play for as long makes the ball little heavier moderate pace bowling. For catchers, it will start with potential: Hafeez semi-soft balls, intensity will be slow and volumes will as I can: James Faulkner than saliva: SL coach be less. Then we can slowly pick it up as we cross one phase after another. We can't do same training every day as we start with low volume-low intensity training. Once we get to the fourth week when high volume-high intensity training starts, the hands will get used to hard balls coming at 140km an hour, 130km an hour, that's when match-train- ing will start. The sharpest minds will take six weeks to get into Test match mode," he said. Sridhar, who has been with the Indian team since 2014, reckoned the need to get innovative methods once training resumes in a controlled environment and plan accordingly. "There are few things on my mind and when we go back and start the camp. In a phased manner, we will in- corporate a lot of drills, external props would be used to increase their reflexes, reaction drills, deviation meth- Sydney:Out of favour Australian all-rounder James Faulk- ods, all those things.We will be more realistic as to what Islamabad: While terming Pakistan for a long time,” he ner has said he will be vying for a place in the Tasmanian elite level cricketers need, we will make innovations Pakistan’s limited-overs added. state cricket side despite not being contracted. that are pertinent to our plans." skipper Babar Azam a bril- The 39-year-old, who World Cup winner Faulkner was omitted from Tasmania's Colombo: Sri Lanka head get on with it." The Inter- liant performer, veteran scored 6,614 runs in 218 contract list for the 2020-21 season. coach Mickey Arthur on national Cricket Council's all-rounder Mohammad Ha- ODIs, said he wants to see "I'm still available to play, I'm still training, I'm still on the Wednesday stated the bowl- (ICC) Cricket Committee feez feels the prolific bats- Babar lead the national side Zoom calls with the squad and the team chats," Faulkner told ers are tying to get used to chaired by Anil Kumble man is yet to reach his full in more matches before pass- cricket.com.au this week. not applying saliva on crick- had earlier recommended Returning to full potential. ing any judgement on his The hard-hitting batsman plays for Hobart Hurricanes et balls during their training banning the usage of sali- Hafeez advised Babar to captaincy. in the Big Bash League and has represented Australia in 69 sessions. va to polish the match ball training could take 2-3 work harder on improving “I haven’t seen him a lot ODIs and 24 T20s. He also played a lone Test match. Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) in the wake of coronavirus his batting, which would as captain. I played only "Obviously I want to play for as long as I can. had earlier announced that pandemic. months, says Batra take his game to another two matches under his cap- "Throughout last season I was speaking to Griffo (Tasmania's a select squad of 13 players They had also noted that level. taincy. I can’t evaluate his head of high performance Adam Griffith) and Wadey (state cap- will undergo a 12-day 'Res- the risk of spread of the vi- New Delhi:Restarting full training for sports in the “He [Babar] is a brilliant captaincy until I see his per- tain Matthew Wade) about what I was potentially going to do, idential Training Camp' at rus through sweat is highly country could be a process stretching over two to three performer for Pakistan. In sonal tactics as a captain in what the plan could be, that maybe I don't sign but still play. the Colombo Cricket Club unlikely and saw no need to months, according to Indian Olympic Association Pres- his five-year career for the different match situations,” "It gives them the option to sign someone else, add a bit starting Monday. prohibit the practice. ident Narinder Batra. Batra said athletes who have country so far, he has played he said. more depth to the squad. Following the first few ses- "Because I'm on the [ICC] mostly been confined to their rooms in sports facilities some amazing cricket. How- Hafeez, who scored 1,992 "I'm still contracted to the Hurricanes and that's the main sions, Arthur revealed bowl- cricket committee, I do know and their own homes can only get back to full training ever, he is yet to reach his runs in 91 , said priority for Cricket Tas and myself, to be fit and ready to go be- ers have told him that apply- the debates and the chats gradually. full potential, considering he had best wishes for Babar cause the last couple of years I've done pretty well with them. ing sweat on the ball makes that went around the rec- "What is happening right now is there are a few his talent,” Hafeez said in that he leads Pakistan for a "And then I will still be available for the one-dayers and it a bit heavier in compari- ommendation to avoid using coaches and high performance directors who are out- a YouTube show Cricast as long period of time and joins play in them if I'm fit and they want to play me, and vice-ver- son to saliva. saliva on the ball -- though side India but also many who could not go outside," quoted by cricketpakistan. the list of successful Paki- sa," added Faulkner who last played for Australia in 2017. "It was interesting chat- you can use sweat on the ball Batra said in the Federation of Indian Chambers of com.pk. stan captains. ting to the bowlers, who said because it's been proven that Commerce & Industry (FICCI) hosted webinar 'Sport- “He is like my younger “It will be beneficial for sweat made the ball a little sweat is not a real threat," ing Events: Embracing the New Normal' brother and I tell him to his him as well as Pakistan be- bit heavier than saliva did," Arthur said. "A lot of things are happening online with coaches face that a talent like him is cause when our top-level THROUGHOUT LAST SEASON I WAS SPEAKING TO Arthur told ESPNcricinfo. "The consensus in that monitoring the players. But regardless, if you are doing not there yet where I want performer starts winning as GRIFFO (TASMANIA'S head of high performance "Saliva was their pre- committee meeting was: 'Oh, all this at home, your output will not be more than 40 to to see him. He is trying to captain, his confidence [as Adam Griffith) and Wadey (state captain Matthew ferred mechanism of shin- well, if you can put sweat on, 50 percent. So all athletes when they come back to train- push those barriers and I am batsman] will be even high- Wade) about what I was potentially going to do, what ing the ball. But it is what then it's ok. It's almost the ing now like the ones in Patiala and Bengaluru, they confident that he will serve er,” Hafeez remarked. the plan could be, that maybe I don't sign but still play it is now, you've just got to same'," he added. are all starting with a basic load and not a full load."

Son ready for Premier League WI name squad for Eng Neeraj Chopra recommended for after completing military service Tests; Darren Bravo, Hetmyer & Keemo decline tour Khel Ratna Award London: Tottenham Hotspur New Delhi: Commonwealth winger Son Heung-min has ST JOHNS :' (CWI) selection panel on Games and Asian Games stated he is ready for the Pre- Wednesday named a fourteen (14) man Test squad and list of gold medal winning javelin mier League after completing eleven (11) reserves for the proposed tour of England. thrower Neeraj Chopra has his mandatory military ser- CWI in a release said: "Subject to the final approval of the been recommended by the vice last month. UK Government, the West Indies will defend the Wisden Tro- Athletics Federation of India He served a short time in phy in three back-to-back Test matches to be played behind for the Rajiv Gandhi Khel the South Korean military closed doors, starting on July 8. The touring party, who will Ratna Award, country's high- after initially being given a all be tested for COVID-19 this week, are scheduled to fly to est sporting honour. two-year exemption for help- England on private charters on June 8. Neeraj captured the atten- ing the country win the gold "Darren Bravo, Shimron Hetmyer and Keemo Paul all de- tion of athletics fans around the medal at 2018 Asian Games. clined the invitation to travel to England for the tour and CWI world when he won the crown "I couldn't say everything fully respects their decision to choose to do so. As previously in the World Junior Athletics that I've done but I really en- stated, CWI will not hold this decision against these players Championships in 2016. joyed it. Those guys were nice. when considering future selection. "We are sure that Neeraj will The three weeks were tough "The two newcomers to the Test squad are middle-order get the nod this time around 2018 Asian Games gold med- the International Olympic but I tried to enjoy it," Son told batsman Nkrumah Bonner and fast bowler Chemar Hold- after he missed out on being allists, triple jumper Arpinder Committee with honours, SpursTV. "The first day, we er. The 22-year-old Holder, who is not related to captain Ja- picked for the award when Singh and middle-distance has been nominated for the don't know each other so it's son Holder, was the leading fast bowler in the West Indies weightlifter Mirabai Chanu specialist Manjit Singh as well Dronacharya Award. "Rad- a bit weird but soon we got to Championship with 36 in eight matches at 18.91 edged him out in 2018 and wres- as sprinter Dutee Chand, who hakrishnan has selflessly know each other. We spent ev- each, and was one of the successful ICC U-19 World Cup tler Bajrang Punia was chosen won two Asian Games silver hand-held many athletes and ery day together in one room, winning side in 2016. ahead of him last year," AFI medals, and middle-distance coaches over the past few 10 people. "Bonner, 31, will be making his Test squad debut after being President Adille J Sumariwalla runner PU Chitra who won years," he said. "We were very close, work- one of the leading batsmen in the 2020 West Indies Champion- said in a statement. gold medals in successive Kuldip Singh Bhullar, who ing together, we helped each announced that England's good shape. Everyone wants ship with 523 runs in seven matches at an average of 58.11. He "The immensely popular Asian Athletics Champion- won the discus throw sil- other so the time was fantas- top-flight football season will to play again and everyone is has previously represented the West Indies when he played athlete deserves the award for ships in 2017 and 2019 besides ver medal in the 1982 Asian tic." resume from June 17. motivated," Son said. two T20 Internationals back in 2011 and 2012." his performances ahead of the an Asian Games bronze. Games here, and sprinter Son has linked up with his "I'm physically fine, I'm Spurs currently occupy Squad: (Captain), Jermaine Blackwood, Nk- 2021 Olympics and it will moti- Deputy chief coach Rad- Jincy Philip, who finished Tottenham teammates as working really, really hard the eight spot in the Pre- rumah Bonner, Kraigg Brathwaite, Shamarh Brooks, John vate him to do even better." hakrishnan Nair, the only fourth in the 2002 Asian they prepare themselves for to be at my maximum level mier League table, having Campbell, , , Shane Dowrich, For the Arjuna Award, the Indian to complete Inter- Games in Busan, have been the resumption of the Pre- and it's nearly there. Every- accumulated 41 points in 29 Chemar Holder, , Alzarri Joseph, , AFI panel chaired by Anju national Coaching Enrich- nominated for the Dhyan mier League. It was earlier one is back, everyone is in matches. Kemar Roach. Bobby George has nominated ment Certificate Program by Chand Award.