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Widom J&K Logs 166 New Covid Cases Success is never World Is Changing Ladakh Shuts Down permanent, and failure is Observer News Service never final. —Mike Ditka SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir To Demand Statehood reported on Saturday 166 cases MoS Home Holds Talks With Parties, Rapidly, Must Keep of novel coronavirus while one more person succumbed to the Assures To Resolve Their Demands deadly infection in the Union Territory during the last 24 hours. According to offi- Bear Injures Guard Up: Rajnath cials, 137 fresh cases Woman, 2 Others Press Trust Of India Afghanistan into Jammu and of Covid-19 were SRINAGAR: Three persons, includ- Kashmir through Pakistan reported from ing a woman on Saturday were CHENNAI: India must keep and rise in militant activi- Kashmir Valley and attacked and injured by a black bear its guard up to deal with any ties, particularly by groups the remaining 29 from in Kupwara district of north Kashmir. possible impact of the "un- such as Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jammu division thus According to reports, a bear appeared certainties and upheavals" of Jaish-e-Muhammed. taking the total num- in Ananwan village in Kralgund on the current times, Defence Chief of Defence Staff ber of people infected since Saturday morning and attacked an Minister Rajnath Singh said Gen Bipin Rawat had on the outbreak of pandemic last elderly woman when she was wash- on Saturday, in the backdrop Wednesday said contin- year in J&K to 324979. ing clothes. In the More On P10 of the fluid security situa- gency plans are in place to Srinagar reported the highest tion in Afghanistan after the firmly deal with any pos- 77 new cases in the Valley, while Youth Found Taliban seized its control sible militant activity flow- the lowest 3 cases of infection Dead In Poonch nearly two weeks ago. ing out of Taliban-controlled were More On P10 Press Trust Of India the Apex body and the KDA met SRINAGAR: In an address after dedi- Afghanistan into India. the visiting Minister of State A youth was found cating an indigenously-built "Today the world is chang- LEH: A joint strike call given (MoS) for Home Nityanand Rai dead on Saturday under mysterious Coast Guard ship, he also our guards high during these ing very rapidly. Economic, PDP Members by Apex body of People's Saturday afternoon after ac- circumstances in Surankote area delved into the emerging times of uncertainties and political, and trade relations Movement for 6th Schedule cepting his invitation. of Poonch district in Jammu and challenges in the Indian upheavals around the world," between countries are con- ‘Roughed Up’: and Kargil Democratic Both Apex body and KDA, Kashmir. 22-year-old Imtiaz Hus- Ocean, a region that has been the defence minister said stantly fluctuating. Nothing Alliance (KDA) against the which is a separate amalgam sain, a tractor driver was found dead witnessing increasing rivalry without elaborating further. can be said about the next Mehbooba delay by the Centre in hold- of socio-religious, political and on Jaranwali area of Surankote on between India and China. His comments came in the news coming from another Press Trust Of India ing talks with them on their youth organisations of Leh and Saturday morning, officials said. SHO More On P10 "Changes happening backdrop of increasing con- country," Singh said. demand for statehood and Kargil districts, were formed along with a police around the world often be- cerns in the Indian security "Obviously, our country SRINAGAR: PDP president constitutional safeguards to after the August 5, 2019 when Man Involved In come a matter of concern for establishment over the possi- can not remain untouched by Mehbooba Mufti Saturday al- the region disrupted normal central government abrogated us. We, as a nation, must keep bility of Taliban spillover from these More On P10 leged the police did not allow life in Ladakh Saturday. the special status of Jammu Armed Robbery Held a meeting of the party's youth However, a joint delegation of and Kashmir More On P10 JAMMU: A man who was alleg- wing in Anantnag and also edly involved in an armed robbery IAF Signs Emergency Deal For 70,000 AK-103 Rifles "roughed up" its members. at a jewellery shop in Karnataka’s Mehbooba, a former chief Mysuru was arrested in Jammu and t a time when militant groups operating in India are likely to get weapons left behind by American troops minister of Jammu and Kashmir, Kashmir’s Rajouri district on Sat- in Afghanistan, the Indian Air Force (IAF) has signed a deal for acquiring 70,000 AK-103 assault rifles also said the Centre wants to Yamraj Is Everywhere, urday, police said. The accused has Afrom Russia under emergency provisions to replace its existing inventory of INSAS rifles. justify its "iron-fist approach by been identified as Manzoor Ahmed The India Air Force has a requirement of over 1.5 lakh new assault rifles and the new AK-103 rifles expected to branding all Kashmiris as perpe- Why Be Afraid In Kashmir: Sheikh, a resident of Sayallan vil- come within the next few months into the service would strengthen its capability to tackle militant attacks in a trators of violence". More On P10 lage of Surankote in Poonch district, much better way. "The contract worth around Rs 300 crore was signed last week "PDP youth is More On P10 they said. More On P10 Farooq Abdullah Ladakh Reports NIA Charges Exhorts People 8 New Covid Cases To Visit Kashmir LEH: Ladakh’s COVID-19 tally Seven In Narco- Observer News Service climbed to 20,530 after detection of eight new cases, while 10 Coronavirus Militancy Case SONMARG: National patients were discharged bringing Press Trust Of India Conference leader and MP Dr down the number of active cases Farooq Abdullah Friday said in the union territory to 64, officials SRINAGAR: The National people should ignore insur- said on Saturday. Investigation Agency (NIA) gency, overcome their fear psy- Ladakh has registered 207 Covid-re- has filed a supplementary chosis and go ahead with their lated deaths so far 149 in Leh district charge sheet against seven dream visit to Kashmir. sure whether they go back alive. and 58 in Kargil district since the accused in a narco-militancy “Kashmir is paradise on earth But, I am happy to see you made outbreak of the More On P10 case related to the recov- but still people fear to travel to it a point to come here. Like you ery of over Rs 20 lakh and this region. Due to the violence fought the fear and came here, two kg heroin from a ve- and insurgency, people are not you have seen More On P10 Do You Get Your Copy of hicle in Kupwara district of north Kashmir last year, an KASHMIR agency spokesperson said on Saturday. OBSERVER The NIA had filed the Regularly? first charge sheet in the case against six accused on December 5, 2020. Cash The supplementary charge A boy jumps in a stream in Ashmuqam hamlet of Anantnag district during a sunny hot day on Saturday. sheet was filed in a special NIA KO Photo, Abid Bhat court here on Friday against the seven arrested accused -- Showkat Salam Parray of N Carry Sumbal (Bandipora), Asif Gul of Kanispora (Baramulla), Altaf Ahmed Shah of Let's Join Hands To Make Super Store Dangerpora (Ganderbal), If Not Romesh Kumar of Vijaypur (Samba), Mudasir Ahmed Dar J&K Polythene-Free: LG Contact Circulation Incharge: of Wanduna (Shopian), Amin Irshad Ahmad: 7006276927 Allai alias More On P10 Observer News Service
SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant 2 Kashmiri Teachers Claim Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday sought people's Discovering Gigantic Fossil Site participation to make the union territory polythene- Agencies free, and said it was up to the people to save the planet COMBO SRINAGAR: Two local teachers in the face of the biggest cli- So, I appeal to all citizens "If we lose the balance OFFER `760 `140 BUY 2 AT on Saturday claimed that they mate crisis. of J&K UT, especially young between (protecting) na- `90 `299 have discovered a gigantic fos- Sinha made the remarks brothers and sisters, that ture and development, I am `625 sil site in Jammu & Kashmir's at a musical event, ''Battle it is our duty to make this certain that global warming Kulgam district. of Bands for Polythene campaign successful. When will destroy our civilisations Manzoor Ahmad and Rouf Free Srinagar'', organised all of you support this, only and all the modern facilities Hamza are junior lecturers at a by the Srinagar Municipal then the polythene-free J-K we have created for man- school in Kashmir. Corporation (SMC) at Sher- campaign will become suc- kind," he said. They told the media that while e-Kashmir Park here. cessful,” the lieutenant gov- Sinha said he strongly scouting for fossil samples near the the site without any excavation "The SMC has started a ernor said. believes it is a collective Aharbal waterfall in Kulgam dis- which indicates that a huge haul good campaign and several He said the world is in the responsibility to include trict, they came across a site which of fossils is hidden at the site. people from civil society midst of the biggest climate rivers, forests, grasslands, is rich in fossil diversity dating back "Preliminary investigation has have joined it.... Its success crisis and it is up to the peo- wetlands and all other liv- BUY 2 Off `169 between 488 to 354 million years. revealed that these fossil sam- depends upon the participa- ple how to save the planet ing species in development GET 1 50% `99 "The site located just two kilo- ples fall between Ordovician and tion of the common people. and the cities. plans because More On P10 FREE on MRP metres from the Aharbal water- Devonian period. fall is studded with thousands "Actual age can, however, be ‘Govt Working he Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha said on Saturday that of fossil remains which got ex- determined by subsequent re- his administration is working with an inclusive and holistic developmental ap- posed due to weathering, road search and carbon dating," said With Inclusive, Jawahir Nagar Srinagar. Tproach for all sections of the society involving youth in every field. construction and subsequent Rouf Hamza. Holistic The LG made these comments while interacting with public delegations, heads of erosion", the duo claimed. The site is presumably the big- Approach’ organizations, representatives and Managing Director National More On P10 9622904015 The two teachers said fos- gest paleontological finding in sils are visible superficially at Jammu & Kashmir More On P10 To place an advertisement CALL +91-194 2502327 KASHMIR Monday - Saturday (9am - 6pm) OBSERVER No 5- Dal Lake Boulevard Srinagar, 190001, Kashmir Sunday| 29-08-2021
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DIAL-EMMA Polytechnic Students Protest • TRAFFIC POLICE : 9419993745, 01998-266686 State Land Worth Rs 35C Retrieved • PCR: 0194-2452092,2455883 Against ‘Out Of Syllabus’ Paper • PDD: 0194-2450213 During Anti-encroachment Drive • FIRE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES : Srinagar: The students of Polytech- we are not sure whether they will 2479488,2452222,2452155 nic colleges across Kashmir Satur- take it up or not and so we arrived Observer News Service nagar, Mohammad Aijaz Asad. areas of the district to retrieve • CAPD: 18001807011 day staged a protest demanding here to attract the attention of the Assistant Commissioner Rev- entire State and Kahcharai • SMC HEALTH OFFICER: 9469409081 re-examination and online exami- higher authorities. We humbly re- SRINAGAR: Continuing the enue, Srinagar, concerned Teh- lands encroached in the district. AIRPORTS nation. Scores of students appeared quest the technical board to look drive to retrieve illegally sildar and other officials from He said involvement in land en- in the Press Enclave and said that into the matter and save our career” grabbed land in the district, the Revenue and Forest De- croachment will be dealt with SHIEK UL ALAM AIRPORT: 01942303311 their examinations for the 6th se- the protesting students said. the District Administration partment were part of the An- sternly as per the law. RAILWAYS mester electrical branch of their Meanwhile, students demanded Srinagar Saturday launched a ti-Encroachment drive teams. The DC also urged the gen- Programmable Logic Controllers authorities to hold their remaining massive anti-encroachment The land was retrieved from eral public to bring into the • SRINAGAR: 0194-2103259 and Microcontrollers paper but it papers through online mode. The drive across Srinagar during land grabbers at various prime notice of Revenue Officers or • ANANTNAG: 01932-228243 was out of course. pandemic is still on and they cannot which about 40 Kanals of State locations of Srinagar including the DC Office any instances or • BARAMULLA: 0194-102029 HIJRI We had to return blank paper as put the lives of thousands of stu- and Kahcharai land worth ap- Saidpora Eidgah, Ali Jan Road, attempts of encroachment on • BIJBHERA: 01932-228243 CALENDAR we couldn't attempt any question dents at risk by holding the offline proximately 35.0 Crores of Shiv Pora, Sonwar, Pantha the State or Common land in • PAMPORE: 01933-294132 asked in the exam,” the students examinations,” the students said. rupees was retrieved from en- Chowk, Chanpora, Inderhama, the district. • PATTAN: 01954-293507 said. The students who appeared in The students appealed to the au- croachment of land-grabbers. Astan Marg, Dara and other ar- The Land Revenue Act lays • QAZIGUND: 01951-296153 the paper said that all the questions thorities in this regard to look into The drive was conducted by eas in the City. down stringent punishment in the paper were out of course. the matter and take measures so the enforcement wing of Revenue Speaking about the drive, against encroachment on state 20MUHARRAM We protested in the examination that the re-examination of these Department on the directions of the DC said anti-encroachment Land which can lead to impris- HIGHWAY STATUS room while the authorities there papers is held at the earliest and Deputy Commissioner (DC), Sri- drives will be undertaken in all onment as well. • Sgrr-Jammu highway - (Open) assured us that the issue will be through virtual mode keeping in Mughal Road - (Open) raised with the technical board, but view the pandemic. • 1443 Wheel Chairs Distributed • Srinagar- Leh- (Open) Paras Hospitals Reintroduce Among Specially Abled Persons This Day in History Observer News Service He lauded the efforts of VMS for IIT Madras for designing and de- Outreach OPD In Srinagar organising such an awareness pro- veloping innovative Arise Stand- PRAYERS Srinagar: Gurugram-based Paras Gurugram will be visiting Outreach SRINAGAR: The Deputy Commis- gramme and mitigating the suffer- ing Wheelchairs. He emphasised • 708 - Copper coins are minted in Japan for the first time (Traditional Japanese date: August 10, 708). Hospitals, a leading medical institu- OPDs on last Sunday of every month sioner (DC) Srinagar, Mohammad FAJR • 1350- Battle of Winchelsea (or Les Espagnols sur Mer): tion in the country, Saturday joined from 10 AM to 5 PM in order to ca- Aijaz Asad Saturday inaugurated a The English naval fleet under King Edward III defeats a 4:34 hands with Well Healthcare Medi- ter to the needs of the people in the daylong Workshop on use of mod- Castilian fleet of 40 ships cal Centre, Budgam, Srinagar to state. The outreach OPD will be a ern technological interventions • 1526- Battle of Mohács: In a decisive battle the ZUHR launch Outreach OPD services again boon for people with neurological in developing and manufacturing Hungarian Empire is conquered by the Ottoman Empire in order to cater to the needs of the and neurosurgical problems and prosthetic aids for physically chal- led by Suleiman the Magnificent 12: 32 complex brain tumors, epilepsy both the doctor and Well Health- lenged people. • 1655- Warsaw falls without resistance to a small force (seizures), brachial plexus injury care Medical Centre will be under- The workshop was organised by under the command of Charles X Gustav of Sweden ASR (paralysis of hands due to injury), taking all the COVID-19 guidelines Voluntary Medicare Society, J&K during The Deluge. head injuries, spinal injuries and as a healthcare facility. in Collaboration with IIT Madras • 1842- Great Britain and China sign Treaty of Nanking, 5:12 fractures, coma due to bleeding in- Dr Sameer Kulkarni, Facil- at Bemina here to disseminate the ending the Opium war MAGRIB side brain, birth defects, spinal pain, ity Director, Paras Hospitals, skills required for Assessment, Pre- ings of the people with disabilities. on adopting modern technology • 1862- Second Battle of Bull Run, fought in Manassas, spinal tumors in Srinagar by the ex- said, “We want to ensure that all scription, Fitting of Wheelchairs He stressed on introducing the to develop prosthetics and other Virginia begins, Confederate victory (US Civil War) • 1909- World's 1st air race held in Rheims France. Glenn 7:05 pert doctors. A one-of-its-kind ini- the patients are provided an ap- and Training of Users. latest and innovative technology equipment and providing durable, Curtiss (USA) wins ISHA tiative by the hospital aims to pro- propriate medical care through The DC who was the Chief Guest for the rehabilitation of different- sophisticated and modern standard • 1953- USSR explodes its first hydrogen bomb vide high-end clinical diagnosis and our outreach OPD services. Well on the occasion in his address said ly abled persons. He said the ob- aids to specially abled persons thus • 1985- Atlantis moves to launch pad for 51-J mission 8:29 consultation by neuro and spine Healthcare Medical Centre is fol- that people with physical or mental jective of organizing such events reducing the effects of disabilities • 1988 - USSR launches 3 cosmonauts (Valery Polyakav, 1 surgeon in the state, which does not lowing all the guidelines for COV- disabilities are blessed with special is to encourage social inclusion and at the same time enhancing Afghan) to station Mir. have the access to any superspecial- ID-19 and we urge all the patients abilities due to which such people with equal opportunities for per- their economic potential. • 1991 - USSR suspends Communist Party activities ity or multi-specialty hospital. suffering from neurological and have proved their mettle in every sons with or without disability On the occasion, the DC distrib- • 1995 - NATO launches Operation Deliberate Force Experienced Neurosurgeon Dr neurosurgical problems issues walk of life besides in the Sports in order to endorse the fabric of uted Wheel chairs designed and against Bosnian Serb forces. (Prof.) Sumit Sinha, Director, Neuro- to come out and get their health field at national and international social integration. developed by IIT Madras among the • 1997 - At least 98 villagers are killed by the GIA in the surgery and Spine, Paras Hospitals, check-up done. level competitions. The DC also congratulated the beneficiaries. Rais massacre, Algeria. • 2003 - Ayatollah Sayed Mohammed Baqir al-Hakim, the Shia Muslim leader in Iraq, is assassinated in a bombing, along with nearly 100 worshippers as they PDD Employees Protest, leave a mosque in Najaf. SRINAGAR DEVELOPMENT AUTHOIRTY, • 2004 - 28th Olympic Games closes at Athens, Greece • 2004 - Athens Olympic marathon is run on same route Demand Release Of BEMINA BY-PASS,SRINAGAR PHONES: 0194-2493191, 0194-2493199 FAX: 0194-2493180 as 1896 Games, start at site of the Battle of Marathon to Tender Notice No. 05 /DIM of 2021-22 the Panathenaic Stadium in Athens: Stefano Baldini of Italy wins men's gold in 2:10:55 Pending Salaries For and on behalf of Vice Chairman, SDA, invites tenders by e-tendering process for Auction of shops/works shops/General category • 2004 - Future undisputed world light heavyweight shops and Halls situated at Noorbagh and Regional Bus Stand Pantha chowk Srinagar Kashmir from eligible individuals/ Firms/ boxing champion Andre Ward of the US wins the light Observer News Service Organization desirous for participating in e-bid by e-tendering system for the below mention shops on licenses basis for a period heavyweight gold medal at the Athens Olympics of 20 years beating Magomed Aripgadjiev of Belarus on points Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Central Non-Gazetted • Panhandle. Kills more than 1,836, causes over $115 Electrical Employees Union (JKCNGEEU) on Satur- s No Particulars Shop No Carpet area of shop Min. Reserved Earnest money. Cost of Tender document billion in damage. bid of shops & day held a protest rally at PDD complex in Bemina • 2007 - A United States Air Force nuclear weapons Hall. incident takes place at Minot Air Force Base and area of Srinagar as part of its ongoing protest against Barksdale Air Force Base. privatization of PDD, release of long pending salaries 01 Shops situated at 01 10-,5’x16-,5’=170.82 Sft Rs.6788/- per sft Rs.50,000/- each shop Rs.560/- each shop/ hall • 2013 - 41 people are killed and 33 are injured in a bus of daily wagers, regularization of their services and Shopping complex /Hall (pledged to SDA) including 12% GST (pledged 04 10'-6"x16- accident in Kenya long pending promotional issues of non-gazetted Noorbagh, Srinagar. to SDA) x5"=171,48Sft • 2014 - Senegal is 5th country hit by Ebola employees of PDD and SPDC. 07 • 2017 - Hurricane Harvey sets rainfall record (51.88 In a statement, a spokesperson said that a large 10'-5"x 16'-5'-170,82Sfl inches in Cedar Bayou) from a tropical cyclone in number of employees and workers took out the pro- continental US, according to US National Weather Hall situated at Hall No 04 904.343ft Rs.6007/- Per Sft Service test rally at PDD complex Bemina. The statement said Shopping complex at • 2017 - Monsoon rains in Mumbai cause chaos closing that the protesters were demanding release of their Noorbagh Srinagar pending wages and regularization of their services. schools and airports “The protesters show their annoyance 02, General Category Shoo No 08.09,10, 10'-0"x15'-O'=150Sft (each Rs.11.65 lacs per Rs.50,000/- each shop Rs.560/- each shop including against the callous attitude of the Present Gov- shops at Regional Bos 11,12,13, 15,16,17, shop) Shop (pledged to SDA) 12% GST (pledged to SDA) ernment towards the workers.” Stand Panthachowk 20.31.32, 33 & 34 From KO Archives Protesters said that sufferings of the workers who 03 Workshops at Shoo No 5,6,13, 14, 10’-0"x15’-0"=150 Sft (each Rs. 10,45 lacs Per Rs. 50,000/- each Rs.560/- each shop including are unable to look after the future of their family mem- Regional Bus Stand 64, 69, 70, 71, 81 & 82 shop) shop shop (Pledged to SDA) 12% GST (pledged to SDA) bers sans salaries from the concerned department. Panthachowk “Every time the workers and employees agitate in fa- Troops resume vor of their rights, the authorities only give assurances,” 1. Date of Publishing: 26/08/2021, said general secretary JKCNGEEU, Purshotam Sharma. 2. The Bidding documents can be seen and downloaded from the website http://jktencSers.gov.in from 27/08 /2021 (10.AM) offensive against Hizb He said that the employees are against the wrong to 16/09 /2021 4.00 PM). policies of the Government to unbundle and priva- 3. The Bids shail be deposited in electronic format on the website http-/jktenders.gov.in from 01/09/2021 (10.00AM) to There Are No Talks On Now: Advani tise the Jammu and Kashmir Power Development 16/09/2021 (4,00PM). Department (JKPDD) into companies. 4. a, The bids received will be opened on 18/09/2021 (12,00 Noon), Agence France Presse “Through privatization of the power sector, the wa- b, The complete bidding process will be on line, ter resources of the State would be exploited further.” No: SDA/DLM/ 884-88 Director, NAGPUR : Union Home Minister L.K. Advani said Monday that The statement reads that already water resources Dated:27/08/2021 Land Management, Srinagar Dev, counter insurgency operations had been resumed against the have been exploited since many years. “But now DIPK-NB-3003/21 Authority Hizbul Mujahideen militant group in Kashmir following the with this step the power generated from the Union collapse of ceasefire talks. Territory will be supplied to other States while Jam- "Operations had been suspended only against the Hizbul mu and Kashmir will be left to the mercy of God.” Mujahideen during the talks. The forces had been asked not “Employees and workers with their allegiance have to attack the Hizb militants. This (policy) has been reversed as built infrastructure of the department and electrified SRINAGAR DEVELOPMENT AUTHOIRTY, there are no talks on now," Advani told AFP on the sidelines of the whole U.T of J&K to nearly 100 percent.” BEMINA BY-PASS,SRINAGAR PHONES: 0194-2493191, 0194-2493199 FAX: 0194-2493180 a ruling Hindu nationalist BJP party convention. It reads that despite giving incentives to employ- Fresh Tender Notice No.05/DLM of 2021-22 "Our forces are back to searching and destroying all militant ees, the Govt. has decided to destroy the career of bases in Kashmir," Advani said. the employees and economy of J&K by adopting For and on behalf of Vice Chairman, SDA, invites tenders by e-tendering process for Auction of shops, halls, Rooms at Jhelum Valley Commercial Complex at Bemina Bye Pass Opposite The government had previously refused to confirm the re- SKIMS JVC Hospital Srinagar from eligible individuals.'' Firms/ Organization desirous for participating in e-bid by e-tendering system for the below mentioned shop on licenses basis such policies, as the move will render scores of sumption of full operations against the Hizb, amid signs that for a period of 20 years:- youth unemployed. the two sides were still in contact. “The PDD employs a lot of valley youth and now S. Particulars Shop No Hall No Room No Carpet area of shop Min. Reserved bid of Earnest money. Cost of Tender Hizb announced a unilateral ceasefire on July 24, but their there will be no surety that any private firm will No shops & Hall. document Pakistan-based supreme commander Syed Salahudin revoked keep intact their services. It will render lot of youth 01 Shops/Halls/ 01 Ground 108.81 Sit Rs. 17600V- Rs.50.000/ Rs.560/- the decision 15 days later, citing Indian intransigence over unemployed and people from outside will be pre- Room situated 03 Floor Each shop per sft - each each shop/ demands that Pakistan be involved in the talks. ferred for various posts, We will involve common at Jhelum Back shop /Hall hall Advani told delegates at the BJP convention that the num- 04 masses to put pressure on the government against Valley side (pledged to including ber of Muslim militants killed by security forces in Kashmir in such move,” Sharma said. Commercial 05 SDA) 12% GST July was the highest iii recent times. "There is no lowering of Complex at 06 (pledged to guard whatsoever on our part. The killings of (Hindu) pilgrims Bernina Bye Pass 07 SDA) in Kashmir in August were largely the result of the proxy war Opposite SKIMS JVC being waged against us (by Pakistan). They did not happen 08 Police Hold Meet With Hospital Srinagar. due to any security lapse on our part," he said. 16 First 108.81 Sft Rs. 12010/ Advani said Indian forces would "relentlessly unearth and Traders In Lal Chowk 17 Floor Each shop per Sft bust" bases being set up in the country by Pakistan's Inter- 16 Services Intelligence (ISI) agency. Srinagar: SSP Srinagar, Sandeep Choudhary (IPS) 19 "In 1998 we busted 80 such bases and arrested 80 people, accompanied by SP East, Tanushree (IPS) SDPO in 1999 we destroyed 25 ISI bases and arrested 49 people. 20 Kothibagh, SHO Kothibagh and SHO Maisuma held This year, so far, we have unearthed seven bases and ar- a coordination meeting with presidents of market 21 rested 20 people. "There will be no let-up in this effort. federations of Lal Chowk, Koker Bazaar, Maisuma, 23 We will uproot them from every part of the country." BJP's Residency Road, Polo View, Red Cross road and Kar- 22 102.23Sft newly-elected president Bangaru Laxman said Pakistan would alkhud market. About 60 members of market associ- 02 - 2nd floor 209.72 Sft Rs.12100/- pay a heavy price if it continued supporting terrorist and dis- ations attended the meeting including Farhaan Kita- each per Sft ruptive activities in Kashmir and other parts of India. 'We want ab, Bilal Ahmed Dar, Mehraj Din, Bashir Kangposh. 03 strong and tough action from the government against Pakistan. The agenda of the meeting was to know the prob- 02 101.07 Sft Rs.9401/- per Sft They should be warned that we will not keep quiet for long," lems faced by market associations and arrive at ami- Laxman told AFP, while adding that the BJP did not advocate "hot cable solutions with the help of police. Key issues 1. Date of Publishing 21-08-2021, pursuit" of Kashmir terrorists across the disputed Kashmir border. discussed in the meeting were: security, parking, 2. The Bidding documents can be seen and downloaded from the website http://jktenders.gov.in from 23-08-2021 (1.0.AM)to 13-09-2021 (4.00 PM), A resolution adopted at the end of the BJP convention said traffic, cleanliness. 3. The Bids shall be deposited in electronic format on the web$\\ehttp://jkt$nders.gov.in from 31-08-2021 (10.00AM) to 13-09-2021 (4.00PM). a clear message "needs to be sent to terrorists and their mas- a, The bids received will be opened on 15-09-2021 (12.00 Noon), SSP Srinagar took note of all the concerns and Director, ters across the border that ... cross-border terrorism cannot b. The complete bidding process will be on line, Land Management, Srinagar Dev. gave them assurance to resolve the matters as soon No: SDA/DLM/ 823-30 continue to remain a cost-free option." as possible. He assured them full cooperation of the DIPK-NB-3002/21 Dated;20/08/2021 (Kashmir Observer, August 29, 2000) police department. WORLD Sunday | 29.08.2021 04 Pakistan Vital For ‘Any US To Prevent Afghan Aid Sustainable Solution’ In Afghanistan Overshadows Going Through ‘Taliban Coffers’ Reuters malnutrition amid the second Afghanistan, Says US Lawmaker Iraq Summit As France's drought in four years. WASHINGTON: The United States The Taliban have said they will Agencies in Afghanistan, and briefed him on will continue to be a “very gener- respect human rights and will Pakistan's efforts to support evacu- Macron Warns Against IS ous” donor of humanitarian aid to not allow terrorists to operate S Senator Lindsey Gra- ations from Afghanistan. the Afghan people and will aim to ham said on Friday that A few days ago, the US had Agence France-Presse fying role" to tackle crises shak- concerns that the terrorist organ- prevent any of its assistance from Pakistan must be part of reached out to Pakistan and half a ing the region, sources close to isation, which seized swathes of passing through Taliban coffers, Ua “sustainable solution” to dozen other countries it believes Baghdad: The Taliban's takeover Iraq's Kadhemi said. Syria and Iraq before being rout- State Department spokesman Ned the conflict in Afghanistan. can influence the situation in Af- of Afghanistan overshadowed Oil-rich Iraq has been caught ed from both countries, is emerg- Price said on Friday. His remarks came following ghanistan, where the Taliban ap- a summit in Iraq Saturday at- for years in a delicate balancing ing anew, analysts said. The United States is taking steps a discussion on the region with pear to be consolidating their hold tended by key regional leaders, act between its two main allies, The blast came during the final to allow humanitarian work to Pakistan's Ambassador to the US after capturing Kabul. with French President Emmanuel Iran and the United States. days of US-led evacuations from continue in Afghanistan despite The foreign ministers of Pakistan, Macron warning of the threat Is- Iran exerts major clout in Afghanistan after the Taliban's US sanctions on the Taliban. China, Russia, India and Turkey and lamic State group jihadists pose. Iraq through allied armed lightning takeover. “We can maintain a humanitar- the foreign secretary of Britain were The meeting comes as Iraq, groups within the Hashed al- A decade after the 2003 US- ian commitment to ... the Afghan among the top diplomats US Secre- long a casualty of jihadist ter- Shaabi, a powerful state-spon- led invasion that ousted dictator people in ways that do not have tary of State Antony Blinken spoke rorism, also tries to establish it- sored paramilitary network. Saddam Hussein, IS in 2014 an- any funding or assistance pass with on Aug 16, his office had an- self as a mediator between Arab Baghdad has been brokering nounced a "caliphate" in territory through the coffers of a central nounced in a statement. seized in Syria and Iraq, routing government,” Price told reporters. Later, Blinken had called his Paki- the badly prepared Iraqi army “I expect the United States will from the country. The group has stani counterpart Shah Mehmood without a fight and seizing al- continue to be a very generous encouraged aid organisations to Qureshi to discuss Afghanistan and most a third of the country. donor to the Afghan people.” continue their work, saying aid the developing situation there. France was part of a US-led co- The United Nations says more was welcome as long as it was not According to Radio Pakistan, alition established to battle the than 18 million people — over used as a means of political influ- Qureshi had assured Blinken dur- terrorists. Iraq declared IS ter- half of Afghanistan’s popula- ence over Afghanistan. ing the telephonic conversation ritorially defeated in December tion — require aid and half of all A Taliban offensive culminat- that Pakistan would remain closely 2017, but the group still retains Afghan children under the age ed with the capture of Kabul on Asad Majeed Khan. engaged with the US and other in- sleeper cells and continues to of five already suffer from acute Aug 15. “Any sustainable solution in ternational partners in "promoting claim bloody attacks. Afghanistan must include Paki- efforts for supporting a peaceful - New IS 'strides' - stan,” the US senator wrote on and stable Afghanistan". One of the deadliest was a July Twitter, calling the region “very The foreign minister had bombing that ripped through a Biden, Trump Same complicated” and the current stressed the importance of an crowded Baghdad market, killing period “dangerous”. "inclusive political settlement as over 30 people on the eve of a key “We all must remember Paki- the best way forward" in Afghan- Muslim holiday. On Nuclear Issue, Says stan is a nuclear-armed nation,” istan and the need for the US to According to Colin Clarke, se- he said, adding that “there is a continue economic engagement countries and Iran. talks since April between US nior research fellow at the Soufan Iran's Leader Khamenei Pakistan version of the Taliban with Afghanistan. "We all know that we must not ally Riyadh and Tehran on Center, IS "still has access to tens who wishes (to) topple the Paki- National Security Adviser Moeed lower our guard, because Daesh mending ties severed in 2016. of millions of dollars and will Reuters on Iran, the Islamic republic stani government and military.” Yusuf had on Aug 26 also under- (IS) remains a threat, and I know "It was really not easy to put likely continue to rebuild its net- retaliated by gradually waiv- “Very much appreciate the efforts lined that the United States and that the fight against these ter- the Saudis and Iranians in the work throughout Iraq and Syria". Tehran: Iran's supreme leader ing most of the key nuclear of the Pakistani government to as- Pakistan had a shared interest in rorist groups is a priority of your same room," a French diplo- Its "primary goal at the mo- Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on commitments that it had ac- sist with the evacuation of US citi- working together in Afghanistan. government," Macron said, after a matic source said. ment is to have its affiliates Saturday accused US Presi- cepted under the agreement. zens, our allies, and other nations,” “I’m not asking for any sympa- meeting with Iraqi Prime Minis- But an adviser to Kadhemi maintain momentum until it can dent Joe Biden of making the Six rounds of nuclear talks Graham wrote on Twitter. thy for Pakistan,” the NSA said. “I’m ter Mustafa al-Kadhemi. said that just the presence of sufficiently rebuild its core in the same demands as his prede- between Iran and world pow- Responding to the US senator thinking in terms of pure US selfish Iraq and France "are key part- the two foreign ministers to- Levant," he said. cessor Donald Trump in talks ers -- with the United States in a tweet, the Pakistani Ambassa- national interests. How does it help ners in the war against terror- gether was itself a "success". "(IS) affiliates in sub-Saharan to revive a nuclear deal. taking part indirectly -- were dor said he had spoken to Senator to push away a country of this size, ism," Kadhemi replied. Macron aims to highlight Africa and now Afghanistan will The multilateral deal that held in Vienna between April Graham on the evolving situation stature and power,” he wondered. Egyptian President Abdel Fat- France's role in the region and its have the opportunity to make offers Iran relief from sanc- and June. The last round con- tah al-Sisi and Jordan's King determination to press the fight strides in the coming year." tions in return for curbs on cluded on June 20, with no Abdullah II flew in for the sum- against terrorism, his office said. In July, President Joe Biden said its nuclear programme was date set for another. mit, while the foreign ministers The French president considers US combat operations in Iraq torpedoed by Trump's deci- In his speech, Khamenei 19 Drown As Boat Collides of regional foes Iran and Saudi Iraq "essential" to stability in the would end this year, but that US sion to withdraw the United also called on Raisi to "repair" Arabia were also present. troubled Middle East, it added. soldiers would continue to train, States from it in 2018. the public's damaged trust in Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin The Baghdad conference "will advise and support the country's A last round of negotiations government. With Ship In Bangladesh Hamad Al-Thani, Dubai's ruler, make it possible to lay the frame- military in the fight against IS. between Iran and the deal's "It's a great asset for a gov- Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid work for cooperation in the fight Washington currently has Agence France-Presse in from neighbouring towns. Al-Maktoum, as well as Kuwait's against terrorism," Macron said. 2,500 troops deployed to Iraq. Police said at least seven peo- Prime Minister Sheikh Sabah Al- An IS affiliate claimed Thurs- Rasha Al Aqeedi, senior analyst DHAKA: At least 19 people ple were taken to a local hospi- Khalid Al-Sabah and Turkey's for- day's suicide bombing in Kabul at Newlines Institute for Strategy were killed and dozens remain tal after they were rescued from eign minister were also present. that killed scores of people, in- and Policy, said coalition forces missing as a boat packed with the sunken boat. - 'More urgent than ever' - cluding 13 US service members. believed Iraq's security personnel passengers and a sand-laden The maritime accident was Iraq is seeking to play a "uni- The attack has revived global could prevent another IS advance. cargo ship collided on Friday in the latest in a string of similar a lake in eastern Bangladesh, incidents in the south Asian officials said. country. In April and May, 54 The boat was reportedly car- were killed in two separate boat US says ISIS-K ‘planner’ rying some 60 passengers when capsizing accidents. the incident occurred on a lake Experts blame poor mainte- of Kabul airport attack killed in drone strike in Afghanistan he US military has said that mission at Hamid Karzai Interna- nation on Thursday evening and it carried out a drone strike tional Airport,” the Pentagon said. vowed to punish the perpetrators, remaining parties to revive the ernment to be able to attract on Saturday at an ISIS- Kho- They agreed to stay closely en- “We will not forgive. We will not 2015 accord concluded in June the people's trust, which has Trasan (ISIS-K) group in east- gaged with respect to any future forget. We will hunt you down and with no resumption in sight. unfortunately been slightly ern Afghanistan, killing a “plan- arrangements at the airport. make you pay,” the president de- "America's current admin- damaged. You must repair ner” of this week’s terrorist attack Secretary Austin also spoke with clared. Biden also ordered Ameri- istration is no different from this". at the Kabul airport. Qatar's Deputy Prime Minister and can military commanders to devel- the previous one, because He said the way to do it is “US military forces conducted what it demands from Iran "officials' words and actions an over-the-horizon counterter- on the nuclear issue is differ- becoming one" and realising rorism operation today against an ent in words, but the same promises made. ISIS-K planner,” Captain Bill Urban, thing that Trump demanded," Iran has in recent years spokesperson for the US Central Khamenei said, quoted by his been hit by several protests Command, said in a statement. official website. over the economy and living “The unmanned airstrike oc- "The Americans truly have conditions made worse by curred in the Nangarhar province no shame on the nuclear is- punishing US sanctions. of Afghanistan,” Captain Urban sue, and even though they The latest was protests over in the town of Bijoynagar, local nance, lax safety standards at said. “Initial indications are that withdrew from the JCPOA... water shortages that erupted government administrator Hay- shipyards and overcrowding for we killed the target. We know of Minister of State for Defence Af- op operational plans to strike ISIS-K they now talk in a way and in July in southwest Iran, at-ud-Doula Khan said. many of the accidents. no civilian casualties.” fairs Dr Khalid bin Mohammed “assets, leadership and facilities.” make demands as it was (Iran) where, according to Iranian The cargo ship’s steel tip and Vessels transporting sand sit The announcement did not Al-Attiyah about the situation in The attack at the airport was that withdrew," he added, media, at least four people the boat collided, causing the pas- low in the water and can be hard identify the targeted individual Afghanistan. Qatar is facilitating one of the deadliest in nearly referring to the deal by its of- were killed. senger vessel to capsize, he said. to see in choppy conditions, par- but indicated that this could be the transit of US citizens, embassy two decades of the US-led war ficial name, the Joint Compre- Human rights groups out- “We have recovered 19 bodies ticularly in poor lighting. the first of many reprisals at ISIS-K personnel, and at-risk Afghans in Afghanistan. hensive Plan of Action. side of Iran have previously including nine women and two In June last year, a ferry sank targets for Thursday’s terrorist at- from Afghanistan to the US. White House Press Secretary, Khamenei made the re- accused the Islamic republic children so far,” he told AFP, add- in Dhaka after it was hit from tacks at the Kabul airport. Over 100 people, including 13 Jen Psaki, said at a Friday after- marks during a meeting with of using force against pro- ing that the toll would likely rise. behind by another ferry, killing Before the drone attack, US Sec- US service members and 22 Tali- noon news briefing that the mili- President Ebrahim Raisi's testers. Iran has denied the Local fire service spokesman at least 32 people. retary of Defence Lloyd J. Austin ban fighters, were killed in the at- tants were planning another at- newly formed cabinet. charges and blamed violence Taufiqul Islam said divers were In February 2015, at least telephoned Turkish Minister of tacks. ISIS-K claimed responsibil- tack in Kabul. A year after Trump's deci- at protests on "opportunists" searching the scene of the ac- 78 people died when an over- National Defence Hulusi Akar and ity for the attacks, prompting an “The threat is ongoing, and it is sion to withdraw from the and "rioters" linked to its en- cident for more bodies, and that crowded ship collided with a thanked “Turkey for its longstand- immediate response from US Pres- active. Our troops are still in dan- deal and impose sanctions emies. reinforcements had been called cargo boat. ing and significant support to the ident Joe Biden who addressed his ger,” she said. Pulitzer Prize Board Awards "Crack Their Heads": Haryana Official Special Citation To Afghanistan Journalists Caught Coaching Cops About Farmers New Delhi: The Pulitzer Prize mitment to the ideals of a free press Agencies "It is very simple and clear, who- traffic. Board awarded a special citation to have helped create so much impor- ever he is, wherever he is from, no "Stone-pelting had started at journalists of Afghanistan — “from tant journalism in recent decades.” Chandigarh: A video showing a top one should be allowed to reach many places... It was said during staff and freelance correspondents Earlier this month, the Taliban district official in Haryana asking there. We will not let this line be the briefing to use force propor- to interpreters to drivers to hosts” took control of Afghanistan's capi- policemen to ensure farmers who breached at any cost. Just pick up tionately," Mr Sinha told news -- on Friday for their “courageous” tal Kabul, leaving many people are protesting against BJP leaders your lathi and hit them hard... It's agency ANI. work. According to a press release, stranded and seeking a way out of get "head injuries" has surfaced on very clear, there is no need for any "I hope this video is edited and the Pulitzer Prize Board decided to the country. On Thursday, evacua- social media, drawing criticism from instruction, just thrash them hard. the DM did not say this... Otherwise, honour “the women and men of tion efforts were thwarted when a a wide section of people including If I see a single protester here, I this is unacceptable in democratic Afghanistan who have dedicated bombing attack on Hamid Karzai BJP MP Varun Gandhi. want to see his head smashed, India to do to our own citizens," themselves at great personal risk to International Airport in Kabul left Some 10 people were injured crack their heads," Mr Sinha is BJP's Varun Gandhi tweeted. create and support journalism that many people dead and injured. today after the state police lathi- heard saying in the video. I hope this video is edited and the has chronicled decades of life and Months before their takeover charged a group of farmers who had "Any doubt?" the SDM added in DM did not say this... Otherwise, this war”. The board also stated that the of Kabul, in April 2021, a report in stopped traffic on a highway while the end. is unacceptable in democratic India efforts of such “courageous Afghan Human Rights Watch had stated heading towards Haryana's Karnal "No sir," the group of policemen to do to our own citizens. pic.twitter. residents helped produce Pulitzer- that the Taliban were deliberately to protest against a BJP meeting, shouted. com/rWRFSD2FRH winning and Pulitzer-worthy im- pressfreedom for the emergency emergency relief of such individu- targeting journalists and other me- where Chief Minister Manohar Lal On hearing about the police action — Varun Gandhi (@varungan- ages and stories that have contrib- relief of such individuals and als and their families." https://t.co/ dia workers, including women, in Khattar, state BJP chief Om Prakash in Karnal, farmers in other districts dhi80) August 28, 2021 uted to a wider understanding of their families.” ASzXZSXdas Afghanistan. Human Rights Watch Dhankar and other senior leaders also came out in large numbers and Strongly condemning the action, profoundly tragic and complicated The Pulitzer Prize Board has is- The press release quoted Pulit- also found that Taliban forces “en- were present. In the video, Karnal's blocked highways in solidarity. This senior leader Randeep Singh Sur- circumstances”. sued a special citation to honor zer Board Co-Chairs Katherine Boo, gaged in a pattern of threats, in- Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) led to huge traffic jams on key high- jewala tweeted, "Khattar Sahab, to- A tweet on the official handle and assist Afghanistan journalism Gail Collins and John Daniszewski, timidation, and violence against Ayush Sinha is seen standing in ways connecting cities like Delhi day you have rained lathis on Hary- of The Pulitzer Prizes states, “The workers. The citation "comes with as saying, “It's critical in a moment members of the media in areas front of a group of policemen and and Chandigarh. anvis' soul... coming generations citation “comes with a $1,00,000 a $100,000 grant to be adminis- of stark threat to support those Af- where the Taliban have significant instructing them that no protesting The police said only mild force will remember the blood of farm- grant to be administered by @ tered by @pressfreedom for the ghans whose bravery, skill, and com- influence”. farmer should go beyond a certain was used as the protesters were ers which has been spilled on the barricade in the area. blocking the highway and stopping roads." STATE Sunday | 29.08.2021 05 Timing Restrictions On Banihal- Badimarg Villagers Qazigund Tunnel Irks Commuters Security Forces Will Act Tough Decry Lack Of Road Connectivity Observer News Service One of the residents said that it should be ensured that the Against Militants, OGWs: DGP Agencies around one dozen villages,” said Sa- Srinagar: The timing restrictions tunnel is kept open 24 hours jad Ahmad another local resident. on Banihal-Qazigund tunnel has so that the passengers would ‘Won’t Allow Taliban Takeover Deteriorate Situation In Kashmir’ Shopian: The residents of Badi- He said that people of the left the commuters fuming. The not face any difficulty and steps marg village in Imamsahib Tehsil area, particularly elders, chil- tunnel remains closed till 8 am should be taken for smooth Agencies said that in the past few weeks of South Kashmir's Shopian are dren and patients are facing a and passengers travelling on movement of traffic on the tun- many top commanders of various without proper road connectivity. lot of inconvenience in absence the Srinagar-Jammu Highway nel. He said that the concerned Bandipora: Jammu and Kash- militant outfits were killed in en- Locals of the area said that the of road connectivity. have to wait for hours to cross authorities were not paying any mir police chief Dilbagh Singh counters and especially the kill- tall claims of development are “We have repeatedly knocked the tunnel. The commuters said attention to the problems faced Saturday said that police will ing of Lashkar-e-Toiba/TRF chief proving hoax on ground as for the on the doors of Chief Engineer that on a daily basis they end up by the passengers including a go tough against militants and Abbas Sheikh and his aide Saqib last 70 years the government has R&B, District Magistrate, Execu- their supporters in Kashmir to in Srinagar encounter, people even failed to construct a small tive Engineer but their assur- maintain peace. have heaved a sigh of relief. bridge and a patch of 2 km of road. ances have also proved a hoax on He said that police and se- “Abbas and his associates were The residents said that since the ground,” Sajad said. curity forces won’t allow the involved in so many activities. last two decades they are moving “We once again request higher prevailing situation to dete- After their killing, people are from pillar to post to get the ap- ups to look into the matter and riorate in the wake of Taliban’s feeling relieved,” the DGP said, proval for the road connectivity provide proper connectivity to the takeover in Afghanistan. Talking adding that similarly in other dis- but to no avail. area so that they can heave a sigh to reporters on the sidelines of trict of Kashmir, the situation is “The construction of the bridge of relief,” locals said. his visit to District Police Lines peaceful and people are enjoying would have connected the village Meanwhile Assistant Executive (DPL) Bandipora, the DGP said the peaceful atmosphere. with other districts. Currently, we Engineer R&B Zainapora Nisar that due to the Covid situa- The DGP said that police will are cut off from the district as well Ahmad said that they have twice tion, meetings with the police act strictly against militants and ban takeover in Afghanistan and as from the Tehsil headquarter,” forwarded the Detailed Project officers had slowed down and militant supporters including possible infiltration of Taliban said Ishfaq Ahmad a local resident. Report (DPR) for both road as well now that the Covid graph is go- OGWs. “It is the OGWs who carry militants into Kashmir, the DGP Ishfaq said that to reach Shopi- as for the bridge to higher ups but ing down, the interactions have a pistol to do selective killing and said that they won’t allow the an or Imamsahib, they had to take it hasn't been approved yet. wasting hours in while waiting large number of patients and once again picked up. throw grenades to target inno- prevailing situation in Kashmir to a detour through Kulgam district. “Recently we have again for- for opening of the tunnel. students. “Bandipora is on a peaceful cent civilians. We are going very deteriorate. “Situation at present “If this bridge is constructed it warded the DPR to higher ups Built at a cost of Rs 2,100 crore, Instead of resolving the prob- track and the situation has im- tough against them,” he said. in Kashmir is peaceful and it will will shorten the distance, provid- and hopefully it will be approved the tunnel reduces the distance lems faced by the passengers on proved here,” he said. The DGP Asked how he sees the Tali- remain so,” he said. ing much relief to the residents of soon,” Nisar said. between Banihal in Jammu and the tunnel, administration has Qazigund in Kashmir by 16 kms. remained as a silent spectator, he However, the purpose of this alleged. DSP Traffic Tariq Ahmed tunnel on the highway is dying Tak said that the traffic advisory Completed After 14 Years, Botengoo JMC Signs MoU With SMVDU For nowadays. Instead of facilitating for the highway is issued every the flow of traffic for 24 hours, day and under the advisory, ve- the tunnel is closed till 8 am, due hicles are allowed to cross the PHC Yet To Be Made Operational ‘Smart’ Makeover Of Jammu City to which there are endless queues tunnel after eight o'clock. Agencies and district authorities. that the functioning of the Agencies On the other hand, the JMC of vehicles for many kilometres “We allow vehicles according Irfan said that most of the building would mitigate a lot of would provide the detailed re- on both sides of the tunnel. to the advisory,” he said. Sopore: The inhabitants of Bo- villagers of Zainageer area have problems for the villagers. Jammu: The Jammu Municipal Cor- quirements for the project, proper- tengoo area of Zainageer belt to travel long distances to So- Block Medical Officer So- poration (JMC) has signed a memo- ty lease or ownership documents, in North Kashmir's Sopore Sat- pore sub-district hospital for pore, sub-district Hospital randum of understanding (MoU) where applicable, site plan to a urday demanded that the new treatment which causes a lot of Dr Zulfikar said that despite with the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi suitable scale, showing boundaries, Kite Festivals Draw building of the Primary Health hardship for people. the completion of the build- University (SMVDU) to serve as a contours at suitable intervals, ex- Center (PHC) should be made He said that the building was ing, the R&B department has foundation for developing quality isting physical features, including operational. Locals said that the completed a year ago but is still not yet handed it over to the landscape projects across the city of roads, paths, trees, structures, ex- Crowds In Jammu, Samba building was under construc- closed for unknown reasons health department. temples, officials said on Saturday. isting service and utility lines and Agencies vekanand Rai. tion for the last 14 years, and which have now become a hot- "We have already informed The areas of collaboration such lines to which the proposed Deputy Director, Tourism (Pub- was completed last year, but it bed for illegal activities. higher authorities about the outlined in the five-year agree- service can be connected. Jammu: Colourful kites of different licity), Naresh Kumar said the idea is still not operational for some “The government has spent matter," he said. ment cover landscape planning "The JMC has embarked upon de- shapes and sizes dotted the skyline behind organising the event was to unknown reasons. a lot of money for the con- Meanwhile R&B Department and design. It is essentially en- velopment of public spaces of Jam- of Jammu and Samba in Jammu and revive the age-old tradition of flying Irfan Dilawar Bhat, a well- struction of the PHC building Muzzafar Ahmad said, the work visioned at transforming Jammu mu under the Smart City Mission by Kashmir on Saturday as scores of kites and provide Jammu residents an known social activist from Bo- but the general public is tak- has stopped due to non avail- as a smart city under the flagship way of beautification and improved people participated in kite festivals opportunity to witness 'patangbaazi'. tengoo said that although the ing no benefits from it,” said ability of funds. Smart City Mission of the Centre, aesthetic looks while keeping up in the two districts. The festival also marked the cel- building has been completed, it Junaid Ahmed Butt, a local “We have issued a new De- the officials added. with the unique identity of the city," The second edition of the Jammu ebration of 'Azadi ka Amrut Ma- has not been put into practice resident of Botengoo. tailed Project Report (DPR) The MoU was signed by JMC Lavasa said after signing the MoU. Kite Festival was organised by the hostav' to commemorate 75 years due to the careless approach Accusing the health depart- once it is approved, the work Commissioner and Chief Executive SMVDU vice chancellor Ravindra Directorate of Tourism in collabora- of India's independence, he said. of the concerned departments ment of indifference, he said will resume again,” he said. Officer, Jammu smart city, Avny Lav- Kumar Sinha said professionals and tion with the J&K Tourism Develop- Kumar said the kite festival would asa and SMVDU registrar Nagendra technical experts of the university ment Corporation (JKTDC) at the be made a regular feature in the Singh Jamwal on Friday. are being encouraged to engage in Tawi River Front Park here. coming years and would be organ- According to the MoU, the highly- institutionalised consultancy with The event was inaugurated by Divi- ised on a grander scale to help at- Complete Dev Works In Gurez Before experienced faculty of the School of different government departments sional Commissioner Raghav Langer. tract tourists from all parts of India. Architecture and Landscape Design in Jammu and Kashmir. Fifty people participated in the event, The Samba district administra- of the university would provide ser- "Besides architectural landscap- an official spokesperson said. tion also organised a kite festival at Winters: Samoon Directs Officers vices with respect to site appraisal ing and design, we are collaborat- "Kites have been a part of (our) the Rani Suchait Singh Sports Sta- BANDIPORA: Principal Secretary, of District during 2020-21 and that 900 solar street lights have and suitability, site planning, land- ing for projects pertaining to civil tradition since ancient times and dium, Arazi. Skill Development Department 2021-22. They informed the meet- been installed in 123 Villages in- form and grading, surface drainage works, heritage conservation, ener- even today, they are flown to cel- "The event was organised with (SDD) Dr. Asgar Hassan Samoon ing about the major developmen- cluding Gurez and 03 towns of Ban- design and water management, ir- gy conservation, public health and ebrate various festivals and senti- an objective to discourage the use on Saturday visited Gurez sub- tal activities completed till date. dipore while 1175 Works with 06 rigation design, open space design establishment of industrial biotech- ments. Ever since we started think- of nylon or plastic threads and si- division of Bandipora district to JDP informed that District Hos- school buildings, 06 Roads, 03 Irri- -- hard and soft areas -- planting nology parks," he said. ing about organising a kite-flying multaneously engage the youth and review and get the first-hand ac- pital Bandipora has been complet- gation Schemes etc have been com- design, landscape structures and A wide range of projects for ar- festival in Jammu, we were sure promote among them the age-old count of the developmental activi- ed and made operational during pleted during last financial year. features, garden furniture design, ea-based landscape improvement that it would get a great response," sport of kite-flying," the spokesper- ties of the area. Dr. Samoon who the current financial year besides It was given out that last year a illumination design, graphic design of Jammu city are being executed said Director Tourism, Jammu, Vi- son said. is also the in-charge Secretary four other major works including record macdamization of 115 Kms and signage, tendering services, under the Smart City Plan (SCP) for Monitoring of Developmental Gujjar and Bakerwal hostel Ban- was completed while this year the periodic inspection and evaluation approved by the Union Ministry of Works of Bandipora district held dipore at the cost of Rs 3.25 crores administration has set a target to works. Housing and Urban Affairs. a detailed meeting with the senior , Polytechnic College Bandipore macadamize 173 Kms out of which PDP Accuses Admin 77 kms have been macadamized so far. Dr Samoon was informed Of Applying Covid Protocol that 10 MVA Receiving Station at Nasoo Bandipora was recently in- augurated that which augmented Only To Party's Meetings the power infrastructure in the district. It was given out that a Agencies on its official Twitter handle.It modern ISM Health and Wellness also posted pictures of a mar- centre with all modern facilities Government of Jammu & Kashmir Srinagar: The Peoples Demo- riage function of a BJP leader at was also established in Aragam. cratic Party (PDP) on Saturday Dak Bungalow in Anantnag and The meeting was further in- Directorate of Tourism, Kashmir accused the Jammu and Kash- a youth convention of the Altaf officers to assess the progress on at the cost of Rs 18.00 Crore, Dak formed that nine projects includ- E-mail:[email protected] mir administration of selectively Bukhari-led Apni Party in Sallar. different sectors. Speaking on the Banglow Gurez at the cost of Rs ing 7 bridges and two roads have applying the COVID-19 protocol The remarks came after au- occasion Dr Samoon urged the of- 3.25 Cr and Indoor Stadium, Shadi- been taken up for execution in Subject: - Issuance duplicate Registration Certificate only to the party's meetings thorities in the Shopian district ficers to work in mission mode to pora at the cost of Rs 4.83 Crore Gurez valley while bridges at of Paying Guest House “Urban Inn” situated at Baghat while overlooking it for others. It of Jammu and Kashmir issued ensure the completion of all ongo- have also been completed. Dawar, Achoora Byepass, Satni Barzaulla Srinagar beyond 31/03/2019 was referring to a musical event a show-cause notice to the par- ing works without any further de- It was also given out in the Nallah and Gujran Tulail have been at Sher-e-Kashmir Park where ty president Mehbooba Mufti lay. He asked the officers to ensure meeting that Wullar Dredging completed. The meeting was also Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant for alleged violation of the CO- the important works are complet- Project is being completed at the informed that under BADP sector, Public Notice Governor Manoj Sinha was the VID-19 guidelines by calling a ed in Gurez valley before the onset cost of Rs 200.00 Crores and the out of 47 On-going Projects cost- Whereas, Mr. Muhib Bahzad Ghani S/o Late chief guest. public gathering beyond the of winter. While remarking that work is in progress in full pace and ing Rs 19.08 Cr, 17 projects are "It's okay for J-K administra- permitted number of people in Gurez valley has a limited working 60 lakh cubic metres have been targeted for completion this year Mohammad Rafi Ghani R/o Baghat Barzulla Srinagar tion to hold functions attended attendance. season, Dr. Samoon stressed upon dredged so far. including Road From Kashpat to has applied to this office for issuance of duplicate by hundreds and presided over The notice to Mufti was issued the officers to expedite the pace of ADC Bandipora informed the Kilshay Phase-II , Food Godown at registration Certificate of Paying Guest House by the Hon'ble LG. But COVID-19 by the Executive Magistrate first all ongoing works for their timely Principal Secretary that among Wazirthal, Electrification of Blow- protocol is selectively applied class/Tehsildar of Shopian on completion before the onset of new initiatives, Burnai-Tulail has neil, Sekinder and Safadaab Vil- under the name and style “Urban Inn “situated at only to PDP and overlooked Wednesday after she addressed winters. At the outset, ADC and been provided with a Mobile Net- lages for which an amount of Rs Baghat Barzaulla Srinagar beyond 31.03.2019. when it comes to admin and its a party convention in the south JDP gave a detailed Power Point work for the First time. 1.39 Cr have been earmarked for Whereas, the unit registered with this office vide proxy parties," the party said Kashmir district the same day. Presentation about achievements He also informed the meeting the current Financial Year. Reg. No. Reg./16/DT/L1-54 dated 31/10/2014 and renewed up to 31/03/2019 in the name of Mr. Muhib Bahzad Ghani S/o Late Mohammad Rafi Jammu Has Potential To PDD Directed To Accelerate Pace Ghani R/o Baghat Barzulla, Srinagar. Whereas, the applicant submitted following Emerge As Distinct Integrated Of Work On Mir Bazar Grid Station document for issuance of duplicate registration SRINAGAR: Advisor to Lieuten- pacity to 475 MVA. The total cost certificate: - Education Model In Country: Singh ant Governor, Baseer Ahmad of the project is 29.53 crore', the 1. Photo copy of Registration Certificate. Khan Saturday directed the Advisor was informed. 2. FIR copy dated 01/06/2021. Agencies rare quaternary" bringing togeth- ect on Covid because it fetched vis- officers of the Power Depart- Advisor while inspecting the er medical science, engineering ibility, media attraction and funds. ment to accelerate the pace of progress of works, said that once 3. Newspaper cutting. New Delhi: Union minister Jiten- technology, management skills If only all these different agen- work on the augmentation of the grid station is commissioned Now therefore, before the request of the applicant dra Singh on Saturday said Jammu and varied specialised disciplines cies or departments had pooled Mir Bazar Grid Station. at the new capacity, the power for issuance of duplicate certificate of said unit is has the potential to emerge as on the same platform. their resources to come up with He passed on these directions supply will improve manifold to considered under Tourist Trade Rules Part 7 Section a distinct integrated education The minister of state for per- a single project on Covid, the during his visit to the Grid Station cater to the demands of consum- model in the country, according to sonnel said this is a unique model outcome could have been much where upon he had a detailed re- er base including industrial and 41. The matter is hereby notified for information a statement issued by the Person- which has the capacity to be devel- better, he added. view of the progress of civil, elec- commercial segments. It will also of General Public/Financial Institutions/Banks/ nel Ministry here. oped and extended further. Referring to the new industrial trical and other works with the improve reliability, distribution Organizations, etc., that incase of any objection, Addressing an event in Jammu, "With different kinds of higher policy for Jammu and Kashmir, Chief Engineer, Superintendent efficiency, voltage profile, reduc- he said as India evolves into a front- education institutions coming up Singh said Union Home Minister Engineer and other officers of tion in faults, and voltage varia- the same should reach to this office within a line nation in the world communi- within close vicinity of each other Amit Shah will launch a web portal Power Development Department. tions, he said. period of 7 days from the publication of this notice. ty, the mantra for success will be to and catering to diverse specialisa- on August 31 for the registration of He directed the officers to He emphasized that it would No objection beyond period of 7 days will be pull out all academic faculties from tions and streams of academics, units under the new central scheme complete the civil works on the help in a big way to streamline the entertained and duplicate license will be issued silos and integrate them for mean- Jammu has the potential to emerge for the industrial development of grid station within one month transmission and distribution of ingful and cost-effective outcomes. as a distinct integrated education the union territory. and said that the import of trans- power in the Valley in general and under rules after submission of all documents/ At the event, a multipartite model, which can also be emulated "This will also be optimally use- formers should be expedited so in South Kashmir in particular. Formalities. MoU was signed between AIIMS in other parts of the country," the ful only through an integrated ap- that no time is lost. Advisor said that with the aug- Jammu, IIT Jammu, IIM Jammu statement quoted Singh as saying. proach if we are able to integrate 'The existing capacity of the mentation of grid station, there No: Reg. /PGh/13/311/DTK SD/- and University of Jammu. On the coronavirus pandemic, he the academic institutions with grid station is 320 MVA and will will be perceptible improvement Dated: - 27/08/2021 Deputy Director Tourism Singh described it as a land- said that almost every department, industry, start-ups, private sector, be enhanced by an additional 155 in electricity scenario during the DIPK-7541/21 Registration Kashmir mark occasion and the "rise of a ministry or agency launched a proj- etc.," he said. MVA thereby increasing the ca- winters. Sunday| 29-08-2021 6 KASHMIR Tunisia: An Empty Gesture
Printed & Published by Sajjad Haider on behalf of the Kashmir Observer LLP Case of Democracy Published from: # 5- Boulevard, Srinagar-190001 Shukery Ahmed and Haris Rashid well short of the 109 seats that are Printed at: KT Press Pvt. Ltd, Rangreth Ind Area, Srinagar. required to form the government. In RNI Registration No: 69503/98 unisia’s democratically- February 2020, Prime Minister Elyes elected President Kais Fakhfakh formed a coalition govern- Postal Registration No-L/159/KO/SK/2014-16 Saied’s decision to extend ment but he resigned in July 2020 af- the suspension of parlia- ter allegations of conflict of interest. Editor-in-Chief : Sajjad Haider T ment on the 24th of August has Later that month Hichem Mechichi Legal Counsel: Tasaduq Khwaja caused fears that the country’s suc- was appointed as the new prime min- cessful democratic journey is com- ister. Switchboard: (0194) 2106304 ing to an end. The country, unlike On July 25, 2021, Tunisia’s presi- its peers in the MENA region, was dent Kais Saied dismissed Prime Editorial: (0194) 2502327 initially believed to have had suc- Minister Hichem Mechichi and Email editorial: [email protected] cessful and democratic aftermath to suspended the parliament on the the Arab Spring. With its slogan of grounds that the coronavirus and “Shugl, Hurriya, Karama Watani- economic situation had become so ya”, roughly translated to “Work, dire that he needed to freeze parlia- Freedom, National Dignity”, the Tu- ment and dismiss the government, nisian revolution toppled the auto- as well as launch an anti-corruption #K-TWITTER cratic regime of Ben Ali and set the drive. The president’s move had country in the course of democrati- popular support. Tunisia’s powerful zation and economic liberalization. UGTT trade union body with more However, democracy has not been than one million members said that Amidst NEET and JEE coaching institutes there should be a stock able to address pressing socio-eco- the president had acted “in accor- market fundamental and technical analysis coaching centre in Kashmir nomic demands leading to popular dance” with the constitution to “pre- as well. support for the anti-democratic poli- to the people. The economic transi- to the protests, the prime minister vent imminent danger and to restore cies of the president. tion, however, was not able to keep resigned. The cascading series of the normal functioning” of the state” Faheem Wani This article explores four fea- pace with the accelerating democ- events finally made the Ennahda and called his measures “a definitive @nelson_mondela tures of Tunisia’s newfound democ- ratization process. The average an- party step down and hand over solution to the complexity of the cri- racy: (i) how the legislative and the nual economic growth between 2011 power to a technocratic caretaker sis the country is going through in Most of our childhood is stored not in photos, but in certain biscuits, president were selected or removed and 2019 was 1.8 per cent compared government in January 2014. The the absence of any other solutions”. lights of day, smells, texture of carpet. (ii) the alternation of power between to 4.2 per cent between 2000 and 2010. caretaker government was expected As evident from Tunisia’s case, @kashafudduja_ different governments (iii) who The Covid-19 pandemic also further to oversee the elections. Tunisia’s as- democracy and political rights do could participate and win in elec- aggravated the economy where the sembly under the caretaker govern- not necessarily translate into eco- It takes a one-and-a-half-minute video for a person in position of tions, and (iv) the ability and free- GDP growth saw a contraction of ment passed the new constitution nomic well-being. In fact, democrati- power to say, “Don’t use my comment to further your propaganda. A dom of people to influence policy 8.8% in 2020. Unemployment in- later that month. The constitution, zation in Tunisia had further slowed sport doesn’t teach or further enmity.” Niraj Chopra could have chosen outcomes of the government. We creased from 15% prior to the pan- for the first time, recognised equal- down economic growth and led to to keep quiet just as this country’s cricketers have for years. He didn’t. first summarize the main events demic to 17.8% by the end of the first ity between men and women and a rise in unemployment rates. The beginning from the removal of Ben quarter of 2021. Women and young guaranteed the freedom to worship. world, especially the West, prema- Mirza Arif Beg Ali by protestors in January 2011 to people aged 15-24 are the most af- In May 2014, the assembly also adopt- turely celebrated Tunisia as a model @Iammirzaarif the removal of Hichem Mechichi as fected with an unemployment rate of ed the new electoral laws, establish- and democratic outcome of the Arab the prime minister and the suspen- 24.9% and 40.8% respectively. These ing universal adult suffrage. Also, in Spring without scrutinizing the ex- sion of the parliament in July 2020. worsening socio-economic condi- order to achieve equal representa- isting economic conditions in which Despite high levels of contestation tions have made people disillusioned tion for women in elected bodies, the democratization was occurring. and the ability to influence political with the promises of democracy. The laws require that every electoral list People, however, expect more than outcomes, not much changed for the current president’s landslide victory include 50% women and 50% men just political rights from democracy. people in terms of socio-economic in the 2019 elections was, in fact, an and ensure they were placed alter- If people in undemocratic countries factors. In fact, too much energy indicator of growing disenchant- nately on the list. are expected to lead their countries has been spent on the selection and ment with democracy. In July 2019, Tunisia's first freely into democratization, there must be removal of political leaders. In just Initially, the uprising against the elected president, Beji Caid Essebsi evident socioeconomic changes that one decade, alternation of power Ben Ali regime called for improve- died prompting the speaker of par- come as a result which could sustain took place between three presidents ment in socio-economic conditions. liament, Mohamed Ennaceur to democracy at home as well as incen- and there have been six alterations Calls for democratization followed take over as interim president. The tivize democratization abroad. If Tu- between the prime ministers. These later. presidential elections that were to nisia returns to authoritarianism, alternations have led to slow socio- The first post-revolution elec- be held in November were preponed it might be prescribed as a failure economic reforms which have made tions in Tunisia were held in Octo- to September. The presidential elec- of democracy to address the socio- people disenchanted with the way ber 2011 for an assembly to draft a tions were won by an independent economic challenges of the develop- democracy in Tunisia is being car- new constitution and shape a new candidate, Kais Saied, who received ing world. The Tunisian success tale ried out, which also explains the government. The moderate Islamist 72.71% votes, defeating his oppo- might, ironically, discourage future popular support for Kais Saied’s re- Ennahda party, which was previous- nent Nabil Karoui who was in jail democratization projects. cent moves. ly banned under the Ben Ali regime, for most of the campaign. The elec- The month-long Jasmine revo- won the polls and formed a coalition tions saw a turnout of 55%. Saied is Views expressed in the article are the lution that began in mid-December government. Moncef Marzouki, a considered a political outsider and author's own and do not necessarily 2010 led to the ousting of authoritar- long-time rights activist and outspo- a conservative leader who supports represent the editorial stance of ian leader President Zine El-Abidine ken critic of the former president, the death penalty and opposes ho- Kashmir Observer Ben Ali, who had been in power since was elected as president of Tunisia mosexuality and equal inheritance 1987. Ben Ali’s removal paved the while Hamadi Jebali was appointed of men and women. Moreover, in The authors can be reached at way for the democratic transition of as prime minister. In February 2013, the parliamentary elections held [email protected]. the country. Tunisia has since held in the first political assassination in October 2019, Tunisia elected a in and haris.rashid_ug22@ashoka. four successful elections and, in an after the Jasmine revolution, secu- fractured parliament with two ma- edu.in inclusive manner, adopted a new lar opposition leader Chokri Belaid jor parties, Ennahda and the newly constitution that gives unprecedent- was shot dead, prompting large pro- formed Qalb Tounes party, winning ed political rights and civil liberties tests across Tunisia. In response 52 and 38 seats respectively, falling
In the opening pages of a book called The Education The incomplete of a Gardener, the author writes that the key to a thriv- Kashmir story ing, beautiful garden is unity in diversity. What does this xactly two years ago, the Centre pushed through a mean? ... set of radical constitutional changes in Jammu and It means that we must Kashmir (J&K). The state was split into two enti- learn not only to garden, Eties; it was turned into a Union Territory; and Ar- but to live by the laws of na- ticle 370, which guaranteed its special status, was effective- ture. The Quran is a book of ly nullified. Domestically, this was followed by additional guidance to help us do just security deployment, detentions of both mainstream and that and unity in diversity separatist leaders, and curbs on political activities, civil is an imperative repeated liberties and communication. Externally, it led to criticism throughout its pages. Diver- not just from Pakistan (an interested party with a record sity is a sign of a healthy of sponsoring terror) and China (another interested party ecosystem, where all the dif- which illegally occupies part of Kashmir), but also partners ferent parts work together in concerned about India’s democratic record. unity, in ways both known A lot has changed. The government has eased restric- and unknown to us. tions and released leaders, including three former chief While I could go on to ministers. It appointed a new lieutenant governor, the polit- elaborate on the benefits of ically sharp Manoj Sinha. It held local body elections. This unity in diversity, my goal is summer, Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosted Kashmir’s to apply it to the social-politi- leaders and sought their views. For their part, Kashmiri cal situation in Kashmir. parties formed the Gupkar Alliance to push their demand The current political for restoration of Article 370 and statehood. Externally, the landscape among Shias in United States reconciled itself with the end of Article 370 Kashmir is divided into fairly soon, seeing it as an internal governing arrangement, AP at least eight parties, each but would like to see more political freedom in the Valley. struggling on their own and To show its domestic audience that Islamabad hasn’t having little impact on the given up, Pakistan has insisted India take corrective steps. wellbeing of the community But it is no longer making the restoration of Article 370 a Unity in Diversity they represent. While these precondition for talks, there is a ceasefire, and its terror parties’ leaders might ben- networks are weaker. There is a view that China’s aggres- efit from fame and income, sion in Ladakh was prompted by India’s actions in Kashmir Divisions of all kinds within our communities should be they are not fulfilling any po- — but it is hard to know, and this may well have been one litical purpose according to among a set of multiple variables. the Quran. In fact, these divi- And, so, the Indian State has succeeded in its ambition looked at as opportunities to cultivate values that would keep sions that they allow to exist to exercise full control over J&K. But this is still half the fuel the oppressor’s power. story. It would be a mistake to read silence in the Valley us together in adversity, against adversaries What is the solution? (especially during the pandemic) as consent. There is a psy- The solution is for all of us chological distance and radicalisation. Mainstream “pro- to reconnect and reflect upon India” leaders remain weak. The instability in Afghanistan Syed Zahid Rizvi every resident is a Shia Mus- even more divisions when over most of the positions of the purpose of our scholars can spill over given the transnational jihadi networks at lim. Is it not strange that a it comes to politics and reli- power in the world. While and leaders and to support play. For India to succeed and be true to its own values, s a Muslim, I am a Shia Muslim can be a minor- gious leaders. As humans, we are divided in our fight anyone working to unify and even as it keeps up its security preparations, it must restore minority in India. ity among Shia Muslims? and as Muslims, we have for truth and justice, our en- lead our community in the statehood to J&K, hold elections, and let Kashmiris articu- As a Kashmiri, All these titles are lines been divided into so many emies are united in oppres- right direction. late their aspirations and exercise the same political rights AI am a minority of division, as if I can live my factions. We have been dis- sion. This is similar to the as any other Indian citizen without fear, but within the Con- among Indian Muslims. As a life disconnected from my connected and taught to hate way an invasive plant eas- Views expressed in the stitution. Shia, I am a minority among Sunni brothers, Sikh, and or at best avoid each other ily takes over an unhealthy article are the author’s own Kashmiris and as an Abbasi Hindu neighbors. Moreover, because of these differences. ecosystem and continues to and do not necessarily rep- The Hindustan Times I am a minority in my own within the Shia commu- This has allowed invasive, spread destruction until it resent the editorial stance of native village where almost nity in Kashmir, there are hegemonic powers to take arrives at its own demise. Kashmir Observer Sunday| 29-08-2021 7
Ronaldo's Second Coming
he final swansong of Cristiano Ronaldo will take place in Manchester – a statement that Shashank Nair wouldn’t have surprised most, until one Theard which half he was planning on going to. Manchester United swooped in to sign Ronaldo on Friday. Reportedly it was a call from Sir Alex Ferguson that changed the mind of the player who won the first of his five Ballon d’Ors at Old Trafford. While the rumours had started weeks ago, Ju- ventus manager Massimiliano Allegri confirmed By signing Ronaldo on Thursday that Ronaldo had asked to leave the club immediately. Leading European publications to a presumably had confirmed that the Ronaldo to Manchester City gossip was well on its way to being true. Until news monster contract, of the same triggered Manchester United’s interest United may have and resulted in a whirlwind transfer day. Why is Ronaldo leaving Juventus? relinquished the The separation is mutual. With one year re- maining on his contract, Ronaldo is looking for his opportunity to sign a next big deal – a deal that could be one of the last he gets to make as a commodity in the transfer mar- once-in-a-lifetime ket worth investing in. Just a week ago, Ronaldo had put out a long post on his Instagram asking striking option next for people to respect his situation. The post was in year. The decision to response to stories that alleged that Real Madrid didn’t consider resigning their greatest goalscorer. sign the club legend is For Juventus, it is getting rid of a superstar they were never really geared to fully accommo- based on his popularity date. Jose Mourinho, who worked with his country- man at Real Madrid said that Juventus had bought with the fan base as a nuclear bomb that they had no idea how to use. well as his dalliance How does Manchester City figure into the conversation? The last week had seen multiple clubs’ names through, it will be because Manchester United hardy. The question will be whether he can score with City thrown into the Ronaldo sweepstakes. But the loud- made an emotional decision to bring back a player enough to justify the lack of hassling opposition est noise had emanated out of Manchester City. A with a sizable legacy at the club. But does the deci- defenders on the ball. failed pursuit for Tottenham Hotspur striker Har- sion help on the football side of matters? Also in Explained |Why New Zealand’s football ry Kane meant that Pep Guardiola was looking to team, the All Whites, could have a new name begin this season sans the leading frontman he has The good and the bad of Ronaldo to United desired. Jack Grealish’s signing has not done any- At 36, Ronaldo is no longer as fearsome as he How does this impact next year’s striker sweepstakes? thing to solve City’s weakest area. used to be in his prime at Real Madrid. His career If Real Madrid are unable to sign Kylian And while prospects like Erling-Braut Haaland has transitioned from a left winger to a left-sided Mbappe this year, he becomes a free agent in 2022. weren’t available this season, one could see City’s striker through the years. At Manchester United, he Haaland will look to move from Borussia Dort- logic in taking Ronaldo away from Juventus. The will most likely displace Edinson Cavani and Antho- mund as well with a host of clubs chasing the Nor- English club reached the Champions League final ny Martial as the first-choice striker immediately. wegian’s signature. Harry Kane may have failed to last season and an instant impact player like Ron- His return will also herald a change in the way engineer a transfer this season, but next year could aldo could change everything for the better, while United operate on the pitch. Rather than a team see another attempt at moving on from Tottenham giving the club a whole year to bring the next great that likes to zip at opposition players with the ball, for the England captain. striker available on the market. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is likely to transition his By signing Ronaldo to a presumably monster side to provide for Ronaldo. Paul Pogba and Bruno contract, United may have relinquished the opportu- How did Manchester United swoop in for Ronaldo? Fernandes suddenly have one of the greatest goal- nity to sign a once-in-a-lifetime striking option next According to reports in various media outlets, scorers in the history of football to ping balls to. year. The decision to sign the club legend is based it reportedly took a combination of calls and mes- Their assist numbers are likely to go up, although on his popularity with the fan base as well as his dal- sages from Sir Alex Ferguson, Bruno Fernandes Fernandes will see fewer goals this season because liance with City. Take those two reasons away, and and ex-Manchester United players to convince of Ronaldo taking up freekick and penalty duties. United might have been better served to look at the Ronaldo to return to United. Once that happened, United’s pressing game at the top will also future rather than take a punt on the past. it was only a matter of time before the Portuguese change. Ronaldo has never truly embraced press- captain made up his mind to return to Old Trafford. ing opposition players and to expect a change in Indian Express There is no doubt that if the signing goes that regard at this point of his career, would be fool- Early Arab Medicine Against Epidemics The coronavirus pandemic has turned lives upside down all over the world. In the Middle Ages, however, people lived with epidemics all the time. The best and most famous physicians worked in the Islamic world.
Dunja Ramadan liph Harun al-Rashid (763-809), of Arabian Nights fame, there are said to have been several hundred bbasid polymath Abd al-Latif al-Baghdadi hospitals in Baghdad. Considered today to be the saw through the three young men pretty forerunners of modern hospitals, bimaristan had quickly. He met them at the al-Nuri hospi- high ethical standards. They were run secularly, Atal in Damascus, young Persians who had with doctors treating people of any race and reli- feigned pain in order to spend a few days in the hos- gious affiliation pital, with its muqarnas dome and leafy courtyard. Indeed, in the early Islamic bimaristan, pa- The doctor treating them, al-Baghdadi wrote in his tients found free medical treatment, clean rooms travelogue, did not let on. Only on the fourth day and free – and apparently tasty – food. The name did he confront the patients and say with a smile on 'bimaristan' comes from Persian and can be trans- his face: "Traditional Arab hospitality lasts three lated as "house of the sick". Under the Abbasid ca- days: so please go home!" liph Harun al-Rashid (763-809), of Arabian Nights The incident took place in the 13th century, in fame, there are said to have been several hundred what is now Syria's oldest surviving hospital. Nur hospitals in Baghdad. Considered today to be the ad-Din Zengi of the Turkish Zengid dynasty had it forerunners of modern hospitals, bimaristan had built in 1154. Until the start of the Syrian war in high ethical standards. 2011 what is now the Museum of Medicine and Sci- They were run secularly, with doctors treat- ence in the Arab World attracted many visitors and ing people of any race and religious affiliation. tourists. Why the men voluntarily spent three days They were forbidden by law to turn away des- in a hospital would still not have made sense just a titute or travelling patients. Muslim, Jewish few centuries later – and certainly not in the age of and Christian physicians all found employment COVID-19. within their walls. Images of overcrowded treatment rooms, of "All costs are to be borne by the hospital" patients reduced to hoping for ventilator slots, of The policy statement of Qalawun Hospital, built corpses being transported away from hospitals in Cairo in the 13th century by the Mamluk sultan in refrigerated trucks have been circulating ever Saif ad-Din Qalawun al-Alfi al-Mansur, states that since the current pandemic started. These days, the hospital shall accommodate all patients, men hospitals are seen by many as places best avoided – and women, until they are fully recovered. unless you can't breathe. "All costs are to be borne by the hospital, re- gardless of whether people are from far or near, An oasis of well-being rather than an infirmary residents or foreigners, strong or weak, of high All the more reason to reflect on the hospital Muqtadiri hospital on the banks of the Tigris in the Indeed, in the early Islamic or low status, rich or poor, employed or unem- as an institution. A glance back in time reveals 12th century to a "royal palace where all comforts bimaristan, patients found free ployed, blind or visually impaired, physically how ideas varied among the different peoples are provided". These descriptions provide insights or mentally ill, educated or illiterate. There are at that time. While those who fell ill in the Eu- into an era when such hospitals were flourishing in medical treatment, clean rooms no conditions regarding recompense and pay- ropean Middle Ages were banished to so-called the great Muslim metropolises of Damascus, Cairo, and free – and apparently tasty – ment; no one shall be challenged or even indi- infirmaries outside the city gates, where the sick Cordoba and Baghdad. Al-Baghdadi, who at the age food. The name 'bimaristan' comes rectly notified of non-payment. The entire ser- were isolated from society and mostly dependent of 26 travelled to Syria, Palestine, Egypt, Armenia from Persian and can be translated vice is provided through the generosity of God, on the mercy of wealthy donors, patients were and Turkey, solves the mystery of the three young the Generous One." treated very differently in the Islamic world. Persians a few lines later: It was the "excellent food as "house of the sick". Under the Qalawun Hospital, which continued to exist From the descriptions of these institutions in- and service at the hospital" that had attracted the Abbasid caliph Harun al-Rashid for 400 years into the 19th century, formed part of cluded in travel accounts by contemporary Arab men. (763-809), of Arabian Nights fame, the Qalawun complex, still to be found on Al-Muizz and Persian geographers, physicians and schol- An apothecary prepares medicine in a Persian there are said to have been several Street in the Islamic Old City of Cairo. It has been a ars, the impression is frequently more of fancy miniature from the 13th century: the best and most hundred hospitals in Baghdad. Con- UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1979. rehabilitation clinics or spiritual oases of well- famous physicians worked in the Islamic world at being, than of mediaeval infirmaries. that time, writes Dunja Ramadan. The hospitals, sidered today to be the forerunners Qantara Ibn Jubayr, the founder of the so-called 'rihla' the "bimaristan", provided free medical treatment, of modern hospitals, bimaristan had literature (Arabic for journey), compared the al- clean rooms and tasty food. Under the Abbasid ca- high ethical standards ADVT Sunday| 29-08-2021 8 Sugars from human milk could help treat, prevent infections in infants: Study
Agencies and antibiofilm activity against biotics, which, in addition to killing GBS," says Rebecca Moore, who is beneficial bacteria, are becoming acteria known as group B presenting the work at the meeting. less effective because of the rise in Streptococcus (GBS) are "We wanted to jump from these in antibiotic resistance. a common cause of blood vitro studies to see whether HMOs The researchers studied the ef- Binfections, meningitis, and could prevent infections in cells fects of combined HMOs from sev- stillbirth in newborns. Although and tissues from a pregnant wom- eral mothers on GBS infection of GBS infections can often be treated an, and in pregnant mice." placental immune cells (called mac- or prevented with antibiotics, the Moore is a graduate student in rophages) and of the gestational bacteria are becoming increasingly the labs of Steven Townsend, Ph.D., membrane (the sac surrounding the resistant. at Vanderbilt University and Jen- fetus). "We found that HMOs were Now, researchers have discov- nifer Gaddy, Ph.D., at Vanderbilt able to completely inhibit bacterial ered that human milk oligosaccha- University Medical Center. growth in both the macrophages rides (HMOs)- short strings of sugar According to the US Centers and the membranes, so we very molecules abundant in breast milk- for Disease Control and Preven- quickly turned to look at a mouse can help prevent GBS infections in tion, about 2,000 babies in the US model," Moore says. human cells and tissues in mice. get GBS each year, and 4-6 per cent They examined whether HMOs Someday, HMOs might be able to re- of them die from it. The bacteria could prevent a GBS infection from place antibiotics for treating infec- are often transferred from mother spreading through the reproduc- tions in infants and adults, they say. to baby during labor and delivery. tive tract of pregnant mice. "In The researchers will present An expectant mother who tests posi- five different parts of the reproduc- their results at the fall meeting of tive for GBS is usually given intra- tive tract, we saw significantly de- the American Chemical Society venous antibiotics during labor to creased GBS infection with HMO (ACS). ACS Fall 2021 is a hybrid help prevent early-onset infections, treatment," Moore notes. meeting being held virtually and in- which occur during the first week To figure out which HMOs and person August 22-26, and on-demand of life. other oligosaccharides have these content will be available August Interestingly, the incidence of antimicrobial effects and why, the 30-September 30. The meeting fea- late-onset infections (which happen researchers set up an artificial two- tures more than 7,000 presentations from one week to three months after species microbiome with GBS and on a wide range of science topics. birth) is higher in formula-fed than the beneficial Streptococcus sali- "Our lab has previously shown breastfed infants, which suggests varius species growing in a tissue that mixtures of HMOs isolated that factors in breast milk could culture plate, separated by a semi- from the milk of several different help protect against GBS. If so, the permeable membrane. donor mothers have antimicrobial sugars could perhaps replace anti-
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER, BUDGAM (CONVENER DISTRICT HEALTH SOCIETY)
RE-ADVERTISEMENT NOTIFICATION Applications on prescribed formats are invited on behalf of District Health Society, Budgam from the eligible candidates who are permanent residents of District Budgam (viz area of operation of District Health Society, Budgam) for Hiring/contractual engagement against the below mentioned post under National Health Mission (NHM), Budgam.
No. Of Vacancy at Unit of S.No Category Requisite Qualification Selection Criteria Posts District Selection Ayurvedic/Unani Diploma in ISM (i) Screening Test = 60 Points. Pharmacist training course (ii) Matric = 10 Points recognized by J&K Govt. (iii) Diploma in ISM Pharmacist Medical Block Homeopathy: (Homeopathic, Unani, Ayurvedic) Budgam/Chadoora/ ISM Pharmacist Diploma in homeopathic training from SMF or other recognized 01 (Ayurvedic/Unani 03 Nagam Block Level course recognized by J&K Govt. institute = 15 Points /Homeopathy) Age upto 45 Years (iv) Viva Voce One for each block = 15 points Note: - Item (i) to (iii) on pro-rata basis.
Terms and Conditions : 1. The applicant must be a permanent resident of J&K, hailing from District Budgam (Medically). 2. The expression “Block Level” wherever used in this advertisement notification would mean “Medical Block” and not the “C.D Block” certified by concerned Block Medical Officers. 3. Applications can be rejected by the screening committee if found not falling as per required criteria. 4. Contract will be offered by District Health Society, Budgam and not by the J&K Government. 5. The initial contract will be for a period upto 31-03-2022, extendable subject to performance review of the selected candidates, budgetary provisions in the next financial year and continuation of Scheme. 6. The selected candidates shall be paid monthly honorarium under National Health Mission, as communicated by State Health Society J&K and contractual hiring shall not be entitled to any other allowances or monetary benefits whatsoever. 7. A contractual appointee shall have to execute an agreement/bond with District Health Society Budgam. 8. The contractual appointee shall be required to work at the place against the post to which he/she is appointed and shall not be eligible for transfer from the place of posting. 9. Only recognised degrees shall be considered for eligibility. 10. Applications not falling in the prescribed criteria or without aforesaid documents shall be rejected out rightly. 11. The candidature of the appointed candidates shall be cancelled, in case it is found at any stage that he or she has concealed any fact or submitted fraudulent certificates or misrepresented the facts to avail the candidature. DIPK-7485/21 12. Number of posts may increase or decrease depending upon the sanction/approval from the State Health Society, NHM, J&K or any vacancy which may arise during the process of selection. 13. All eligible candidates of District Budgam can apply for the said post subject to ; In case of the candidate is not available within the block, the candidate from the tehsil shall be given preference, if the candidate is not available within the tehsil, a candidate from within the district shall be considered.
Interested candidates from the District Budgam can only apply by sending their applications on the prescribed format, which can be had from the Office of the Chief Medical Officer, Budgam. The duly filled in application form along with one recent passport size photograph (attested), should reach in the Office of the Chief Medical Officer, Budgam by or before 15-09-2021 upto 4:00 P.M and shall not be responsible for any postal delays and applications received after last date shall not be entertained.
The list of documents (self-attested) to be attached with the application form are mentioned below:- a) Date of Birth Certificate. b) Diploma Marks Cards. c) Domicile certificate. d) 10th Marks Cards/Certificates.
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OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY EXCISE COMMISSIONER (EXECUTIVE), JAMMU. EXCISE AND TAXATION COMPLEX, RAIL HEAD, JAMMU.
PUBLIC NOTICE (e-Auction of Wine Shops-Advance Notification! In terms of the Excise Policy 2021-22 issued vide S. 0. 114 dated 31.03.2021, licenses for retail vend of liquor for off-premises sale (JKEL-2) are to be issued through e-auction. As on date following locations are to be re-auctioned:- S. No. Vend ID Location Excise Range 1 519 JMC Ward No. 21-C South, Jammu 2 532 Cantonment Board, Srinagar Srinagar 3 562 SMC-B, Srinagar Srinagar 4 576 SMC-C, Srinagar Srinagar 5 489 Ward No. 5-A, Kathua MC Kathua 6 518 JMC Ward No. 10-D North, Jammu 7 488 JMC Ward No. 66-B North, Jammu 8 368 JMC Ward No. 19 (North of Tawi) B North, Jammu 9 365 JMC Ward No. 51, Jammu South, Jammu 10 444 R. S. Pura TAC, Ward No. 10-A South, Jammu 11 500 Ward No. 4-B, Udhampur MC Udhampur-Reasi 12 471 Upper Rehmbal Panchayat Udhampur-Reasi 13 413 Panchayat Pathwal-B Kathua 14 499 Ward No. 21 Kathua MC Kathua 15 494 Ward No. 5-B, Kathua Kathua 16 483 Ward No. 1, Kathua Kathua 17 450 Panchayat Terhara Kathua
18 575 Galak Panchayat Kathua
The terms and conditions governing the issue of these licenses, eligibility criteria, the obligations in terms of Minimum Guaranteed Rev- enue (MGR) and Minimum Guaranteed Quota (MGQ) that the successful bidders in the e-auction shall have to comply with, are given in the Excise Policy ibid and are to be read with the Excise Act and Rules made there under. The manner in which the e-auction is to be conducted is also given in the Excise Policy ibid/Bid document which is available on the official webside of the Excise Department i.e. www.ikexcise.nic.in. The detailed schedule of e-auction and the instructions for bidders regarding registration and participation in the e-auction are likely to be issued soon and shall be available on the website mentioned above. The licenses/vends shall be allotted to the successful bidder, after completion of the requisite formalities and operation of vends is likely to commence w.e.f. 1st Oct., Since the whole process has to be carried out in a limited time frame, this advance notification is issued for the information of interested persons/entities desirous of participating in the e-auction so that they acquaint themselves with all the issues of fact and law including
familiarizing with the location(s), and undertake preparation of documents required for participation in Auction; make advance ar- rangement of premises, finances, solvency, documentation, etc. to enable themselves to participate effectively in the e- auction process and make the vend operational at the specified locations within the given time frame. Kusum Sharma) KAS
Deputy Excise Commissioner, Executive), Jammu. Re-auction-JKEL-2/DECEJ/Exc/3525-27 Dated:25-08-2021 DIPK-7384/21 DIPK-7470/21 BUSINESS Sunday | 29.08.2021 09 FDI Inflow Rises 90% To Jan Dhan Accounts Swell To Tomato Price $22.53 Bn During Apr-Jun 43 Cr With Total Deposits Crash Forces Farmers To Agencies sector with 11 per cent share. Dump Produce In Nashik "Under the sector 'automobile New Delhi: The total foreign industry', majority of FDI eq- Over Rs 1.46 Lakh Cr Mumbai (PTI): Tomato prices "Lack of exports, higher produc- direct investment (FDI) inflow uity inflow (88 per cent) was re- have crashed by at least 50 per tion in the area and uneven dis- to India grew 90 per cent year- ported in the state of Karnataka Agencies counts, 36.86 crore or 85.6 per cent government takes an active role in cent at the wholesale market in tribution of rainfall affecting the on-year to $22.53 billion dur- during the first three months of are operative, and the average de- identification of avoidable reasons Nashik and are being sold at Rs quality of the produce that made ing the first three months of the current financial year (2021- New Delhi (PTI): Bank accounts un- posit per account is Rs 3,398, as per for DBT failures in consultation with 2.5-9 per kg due to higher pro- it highly perishable than before, the ongoing financial year. The 22)," the release said. der Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojna the statement. DBT Mission, NPCI, banks and vari- duction this season and lower especially the Kesar variety, forced FDI inflow was at $11.84 bil- Karnataka was the top recipi- (PMJDY) have increased to 43 crore Increase in average deposit is an- ous other ministries, it said. exports, according to traders. many farmers to dump their pro- lion during April-June period ent state till June in FY22 with with total deposits over Rs 1.46 other indication of increased usage With close monitoring in this of 2020. Meanwhile, the total 48 per cent share of the total lakh crore, the finance ministry on of accounts and inculcation of saving regard through regular video con- FDI equity inflow rose 168 per FDI equity inflows, followed by Saturday said as the government's habit among account holders, it said. ferencing with banks and NPCI, the cent to $17.57 billion during the Maharashtra (23 per cent) and flagship financial inclusion scheme Total RuPay cards issued to PMJDY share of DBT failures due to avoid- first three months of FY22 from Delhi (11 per cent). completes seven years of implemen- account holders rose to 31.23 crore. able reasons as a percentage of total $6.56 billion in the year-ago pe- The ministry attributed the tation. The PMJDY was announced For account opened after August 28, DBT failures has decreased from 13.5 riod, the Commerce and Indus- increase in FDI inflows to mea- by Prime Minister Narendra Modi 2018, the free accidental insurance per cent (FY 19-20) to 5.7 per cent try Ministry said in a release. sures taken by the government in his Independence Day address on cover on RuPay cards increased from (FY 20-21), it noted. The automobile industry got like FDI policy reforms, invest- August 15, 2014 and was simultane- Rs 1 lakh to Rs 2 lakh. On the road ahead, the finance the highest equity FDI inflow ment facilitation and improve- ously launched on August 28 to fos- Under the PM Garib Kalyan Yo- ministry said, eligible PMJDY ac- during the three months, with ment in ease of doing business. ter financial inclusion. This national jana announced on March 26, 2020, count holders will be sought to be the share of the sector in total The trends in FDI are an en- mission was launched to ensure an amount of Rs 500 per month for covered under the Pradhan Mantri FDI equity inflow being at 27 per dorsement of India's status as a people have access to financial ser- three months (April'20 to June'20) Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMSBY) and cent. It was followed by comput- preferred investment destina- vices, namely, banking, remittance, was credited to the accounts of PM- Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima er software and hardware with tion amongst global investors, credit, insurance, pension in an af- JDY women account holders, the fi- Yojana (PMJJBY). Tomatoes in some areas have duce on roads," Kale told PTI. 17 per cent share and services it said. fordable manner. nance ministry said. Banks have already been commu- also got damaged due to adverse Additionally, he said that As on August 18, 2021, the num- A total of Rs 30,945 crore has nicated about the same, it said. The weather conditions, forcing higher fuel prices have made the ber of total PMJDY accounts stood been credited in accounts of government is also focussed on pro- farmers to dump their produce input cost much more than the at 43.04 crore. Of this, 55.47 per women PMJDY account holders motion of digital payments includ- on roads, they added. wholesale prices, which is anoth- Govt Brings New 'BH' cent (23.87 crore) Jan-Dhan account during Covid lockdown as an in- ing RuPay debit card usage amongst Nashik APMC Secretary Arun er reason that farmers are finding holders are women and 66.69 per come support measure. PMJDY account holders through cre- Kale said the prices of tomatoes it difficult to transport their pro- cent (28.70 crore) holders are in About 5 crore PMJDY account- ation of acceptance infrastructure have come down to Rs 50-180 duce to the mandis and instead Registration Series For Personal rural and semi-urban areas, the fi- holders receive direct benefit trans- across India, it said. per crate, 20 kg each, this sea- dumping it. Balasaheb Patole of nance ministry said in a statement. fer (DBT) from the Government un- Another focus area is improving son (June-January), depending Nashik APMC further noted that Vehicles To Ensure Seamless During the first year of the der various schemes, the ministry access of PMJDY account holders to on the quality compared to Rs till now, around 1,000-1,500 scheme, 17.90 crore PMJDY ac- statement added. micro-credit and micro investment 300-350 per crate in the previ- crates of tomatoes have been Transfer Across States counts were opened. To ensure that the eligible benefi- such as flexi-recurring deposit etc, ous season. dumped by farmers. Out of total 43.04 crore PMJDY ac- ciaries receive their DBT in time, the it said. New Delhi (PTI): To ensure The statement further said seamless transfer of personal that an IT-based solution for vehicles across states, the road vehicle registration is one Cocoon Rearing A Profitable transport ministry has come such effort as "one of the pain Govt Releases Draft Of up with a new registration points in the vehicle registra- Enterprise; Making Efforts To mark for new vehicles - Bharat tion process that needed at- Declaration To Be Given By Cos To Enable Series (BH-series). tention was re-registration of Attract More Youth: Dir Sericulture In this regard, the govern- a vehicle while moving to an- ment has notified a new ve- other state". Withdrawal Of Retro Tax Demands Srinagar: The Director Sericulture Development Depart- hicle registration regime that The MORTH through a "no- ment, Manzoor Ahmad Qadri Saturday inaugurated Cocoon will free vehicle owners from tification dated 26th August New Delhi (PTI) In a move that 10,247 crore on Cairn and Rs 22,100 May, 2012 (including the validation Auction Market at Sarnal Anantnag. The purpose of the re-registration process when 2021, has introduced a new will aid closure of retro tax de- crore on Vodafone. of demand provided under Section market is to facilitate open auction of cocoons produced by they shift from one state/ registration mark for new ve- mands against companies such as Cairn was levied tax for a 2006 119 of the Finance Act 2012) shall be the farmers of twin districts of Anantnag and Kulgam and union territory to another. hicles i.e. 'Bharat series (BH- Cairn Energy and Vodafone PLC, internal reorganisation of India nullified on fulfillment of specified shall remain open till September, 03 this year. "This vehicle registration series)'. A vehicle bearing this the Income Tax Department on business before listing while Vo- conditions such as withdrawal or Speaking on the occasion, the Director said that the depart- facility under 'Bharat series registration mark shall not Saturday released draft of rules dafone was charged for not with- furnishing of undertaking for with- ment has created marketing infrastructure with requisite (BH-series)' will be available require assignment of a new to drop such demands provided holding tax from consideration it drawal of pending litigation and fur- facilities for open auction of cocoons and storage and residential on voluntary basis to defense registration mark when the companies concerned give an "ir- paid for acquiring Hutchison stake nishing of an undertaking to the ef- facilities for locals as well as outside buyers. This has been done personnel, employees of cen- owner of the vehicle shifts revocable" undertaking to with- in India telecom unit. fect that no claim for cost, damages, to ensure healthy competitions during the auctioning process so tral government/ state gov- from one state to another," the draw all legal cases against the Scraping such demands, the gov- interest, etc. shall be filed and such as to boost the price of the produce, he added. Interacting with ernment/ central/ state pub- statement further explained. government as well as undertake ernment undertook to refund Rs other conditions are fulfilled as may the growers, the Director said that cocoon rearing is a viable and lic sector undertakings and Currently, a person is al- not to pursue any in future. 8,100 crore it had collected from be prescribed," the tax department profitable enterprise and the department is making efforts to private sector companies/or- lowed to keep vehicle for a Earlier this month, the govern- companies to enforce the retro tax said in a statement. attract more youth towards the sector. This provides livelihood ganisations, which have their maximum of 12 months in ment enacted the Taxation Laws demand. A bulk - Rs 7,900 crore - The amount paid/collected in opportunities to them and also creates a competitive market offices in four or more states/ any state other than the state (Amendment) Act 2021 to scrap is due to Cairn Energy of UK alone. these cases shall be refunded, with- environment, remarked the Director. union territories," the Min- where it is registered. The a tax rule that gave the tax de- This was to be done only if the out any interest, on fulfillment of Qadri said that the department is incentivising the farmers for istry of Road Transport and owners has to get such ve- partment power to go 50 years companies concerned gave an un- the said conditions, it said, adding a bulk production which has helped in achieving the targets. Highways (MoRTH) said in a hicles re-registered before the back and slap capital gains levies dertaking to withdraw all present draft of the undertaking is being re- The officials of the department narrated that during the cur- statement. expiry of 12 months. wherever ownership had changed legal challenges as well as not take leased for comments. rent year 640 MTs of cocoons are expected to be transacted in This scheme, it said, will fa- The new rule aims to cen- hands overseas but business as- such recourse in the future. The declaration provides for "ir- the market. For growers, DBT facility has been provided while as cilitate free movement of per- tralise the system of re-reg- sets were in India. "The amendment made by 2021 revocably withdraw, discontinue for buyers cocoon bank facility is available, added the officials. sonal vehicles across states/ istration of vehicles when That rule had been used to levy Act also provides that the demand and not pursue" any present or fu- The Market witnessed participation of a large number of union territories of India upon relocating between states an a cumulative of Rs 1.10 lakh crore raised for offshore indirect transfer ture legal challenge against the tax growers and buyers besides the officials of the concerned de- relocation. easier process. of taxes on 17 entities, including Rs of Indian assets made before 28th demand. partment.
Income-Tax Return Filing: Centre Set To Government of Jammu & Kashmir Extend Key Dates Amid ITR Portal Glitches OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER REW DIVISION PULWAMA New Delhi: The Central Board ficient time to comply. We will "Things are settling down and NOTICE INVITING TENDERS of Direct Taxes (CBDT) is set to ease their nervousness," Busi- that can be seen from the returns e- NIT No. 33/2021-22 Dated 26-08-2021 extend the key deadlines for ness Standard quoted a govern- and form filing. These are early income-tax returns (ITR) filing ment source as saying. days. September has not come. For and on behalf of the Lt. Governor, Of Union Territory Of J&K , e-tenders (In Single cover system) are invited on item rate basis from approved and eligible Contractors registered with UT of J&K Govt., CPWD, Railways and other State/Central Governments for the following works:- even as it picked up pace 8 million is a good number after Infosys fixed the snags for a portal that struggled S.No Name of Work Est. Cost (Rs. Cost of T/ Earnest Money Time of Class of Major Head of Acctt on the new ITR portal. The to settle. These are tell-tale In Lacs) Doc. (In Rs.) (In Rs.) completion Contractor deadline extension comes in sign that things are settling the wake of troubles faced down," the source added. 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 9 by the taxpayers. The last date for filing 1 Improvement of Dandi road BWO R/Wall at Hakripora. Block 3.00 200/= 3% FDR/CDR 30 days DEE Capex Budget (PRI) More than 4 lakh ITR re- ITRs by salaried individuals NEWA Scheme Capex Budget. Advt. cost by 1st turns are being filed a day as well as those whose ac- lowest bidder, 2 C/O Extension Building near Panchayat Ghar Newa. Block 13.00 600/= 30 days DEE/CEE Capex Budget for the past four days as counts need to be audited after opening NEWA Scheme Capex Budget. (BDC) against a total standstill in was pushed to September of bid filings for two days from Au- 30 from July 31. 3 C/O 2 No Foot paths at Hr sec school karimabad and girls 3.30 200/= 30 days DEE Capex Budget (PRI gust 21. Given the situation, The deadline for tax au- primary school karimabad. Block NEWA Scheme Capex the Centre would extend the dit cases has been extend- Budget key return-filing deadlines, ed to November 30 from giving ample time to the taxpay- More than 8 million ITRs for September 30. 4 Improvement of kull from M/R to L/O Manzoor Ahmad and 4.00 200/= 30 days DEE Capex Budget (PRI) ers to file ITRs. FY21 have been filed so far, Meanwhile, finance minister others at K-Parigam Block..NEWA Scheme Capex Budget "We are factoring in the de- which is around 14% of the re- Nirmala Sitharaman has given 5 Improvement of parigam nallah with P/Bund from Ganie Nag 4.00 200/= 30 days DEE Capex Budget (PRI) lays caused due to the technical turns filed by the last date for Infosys, who was awarded the Rs to Hamzapora Parigam. BlockM NEWA Scheme Capex Budget glitches on the new portal. The FY20. The CBDT is also expect- 4,242 crore contract to develop 6 Upgradation of L/Road BWO culvert from main road to Grateh 5.86 600/= 30 days DEE/CEE Capex Budget extension of dates will be noti- ed to come out with the statis- the new platform, time till Sep- khah at urwan. Block NEWA Scheme Capex Budget (PRI) fied in the coming day or two. tics on daily filings on the new tember 15 to resolve the issue of It will leave taxpayers with suf- portal. technical glitches. Position of AAA: Accorded Position of Tehnical sanction: Accorded The Bidding documents consisting of qualifying information, eligibility criteria, specifications, Drawings, bill of quantities (B.O.Q), Set of terms and conditions of contract and other details can be seen/ downloaded from the departmental website as per schedule of dates. I-T Dept Detects Rs 175 Cr Black Income After 1. Date of Issue of Tender Notice 26-08-2021 2. Period of downloading of bidding documents 26-08-2021 From 2.00 PM to 09-09-2021 Up to 4.00 PM 3. Bid submission Start Date 26-08-2021 from 2:00 PM Raids On Steel Manufacturing Group In Maha, Goa 4. Bid Submission End Date 09-09-2021 up to 4.00 PM New Delhi (PTI): The Income kg "unaccounted" silver articles scrap and sponge iron from vari- 6. Date & time of opening of Bids (Online) - 10-09-2021 at 11:00 AM in the Office of the Executive Engineer Tax (I-T) Department has de- worth Rs 1.34 crore have been ous fake invoice issuers," it said. REW Division PULWAMA tected alleged tax evasion of Rs found during the searches and "Premises of fake invoice issu- 7 Note: Hard copy of original Treasury Challan Receipt and EMD shall be deposited after the financial bid is opened. In case the original Treasury Challan Receipt and EMD is not Deposited 175 crore following raids on a ers were also covered during the within 2 days after the Financial Bid is Opened for all responsive bidders who have participated online , the Department shall serve the Notice as per Rules. steel manufacturing and trading search," it said. 1. The bids of Responsive bidders shall be opened online on same Web Site in the Office of Executive Engineer REW Division PULWAMA (tender receiving authority). group based in Maharashtra and The statement said such in- 2. The bids for the work shall remain valid for a period of 120 days from the date of opening of technical bids Goa, the CBDT said on Saturday. voice issuers have admitted that 3. The earnest money shall be forfeited, If:- The searches were carried out they supplied only bills but no a. Any bidder/ tenderer withdraw his bid/ tender during the period of bid validity or makes any modifications in the terms and conditions of the bid. on Wednesday in Pune, Nashik materials and also generated b. Failure of Successful bidder to furnish the required performance security within the specified time limit. and Ahmednagar districts of Ma- fake e-way bills to show it as c. Failure of Successful bidder to execute the agreement within 28 days after fixation of contract. harashtra and in Goa, and a total genuine purchases and to claim 4. Instruction to bidders regarding e-tendering process. of 44 premises were covered. GST input credit. 4.1. Bidders are advised to download bid submission manual from the "Downloads" option as well as from "Bidders Manual Kit" on website www.jktenders.gov.into acquaint bid submission "So far, a total of Rs 175.5 crore "With the active support of process. of unaccounted income has been GST authorities in Pune, the vehi- 4.2. To participate in bidding process, bidders have to get 'Digital Signature Certificate (DSC)' as per Information Technology Act-2000. Bidders can get digital certificate from any approved unearthed including unaccount- cle movement tracking app was Vendor. ed cash and jewellery, shortage used to identify fake e-way bills. 4.3. The bidders have to submit their bids online in electronic format with digital Signature. No bid will be accepted in physical form. and excess of stock and bogus "Total bogus purchases identi- 6.4. Bids will be opened online as per time schedule mentioned in Para-1. purchases," a Central Board of fied from these parties, so far, is 6.5. Bidders must ensure to upload scanned copy of all necessary documents with the bid. Besides, original / photocopies of documents related to the bid be submitted physically / by registered Direct Taxes (CBDT) statement have been "accepted and de- about Rs 160 crore," it said. post / through courier before the date specified in Para-1. said, adding that the raids are clared" as additional income by The CBDT claimed that the tax- 6.6 Self Help Group of Engineers shall be entitled to execute the work of contracts only in the District in which it is registered. (vide Govt. Order No: 14-L&F of 2017 dated 20-02-2017) continuing. the assessee. man found a "shortage of goods 5. All other terms conditions are as per PWD Form 25 (Double agreement Form) It said "unaccounted" cash of "Evidence detected during the of Rs 3.5 crore and excess stocks No.Xen/REW/Pul/3027-37 Sd/ - Rs 3 crore and jewellery worth search revealed that the group of Rs 4 crore from the premises, Dated:- 26-08-2021 Executive Engineer (REW) Rs 5.20 crore have been seized. was engaged in fraudulent prac- and the same has been admitted DIPK-7509/21 Division PULWAMA The CBDT claimed that 194 tice of booking bogus purchases of by the assessees". NEWS Sunday | 29.08.2021 10
Police File Charge Sheet PM Inaugurates Renovated Jallianwala Bagh Memorial Against Four In Delhi Cantt Complex, Says Not Right To Ignore Such Horrors Rape-Murder Of 9-Year-Old Girl Agenceis Shakti," he said. Quoting Gurbani, Modi said to make sacrifices for the of Jallianwala Bagh National Agenceis Modi said the dedication of happiness emanates from em- country. Memorial Trust, among others, AMRITSAR: Stressing that it is a the renovated complex in the pathy and service. During the event, Modi also were present on the occasion. NEW DELHI: The Delhi Police country's duty to protect its his- country's 75th year of indepen- For the all-round progress of digitally inaugurated the mu- As part of the inaugural event, filed a charge sheet in a court tory, Prime Minister Narendra dence is a matter of inspiration Punjab and the country, a com- seum galleries at the memorial. a wreath-laying ceremony was here on Saturday against a cre- Modi said on Saturday that for all. bined effort is needed, he said, The event also showcased the also held and a two-minute si- matorium priest and three oth- events of the past "teach us and "It is the duty of every coun- adding that "virasat (heritage) multiple development initia- lence was observed in memory ers for alleged rape and murder give us direction to move for- try to protect its history. Events and vikas (development) must tives undertaken by the govern- of those killed in the Jallianwala of a nine-year-old girl in the ward", as he dedicated to the of the past teach us and give coexist". ment to upgrade the complex. Bagh massacre. Delhi Cantonment area earlier nation the renovated complex direction to move forward," he Modi said the people of The PM noted that tribal com- A sound and light show was this month. of Jallianwala Bagh memorial. said. Punjab have been the big- munities contributed greatly to held to depict the events of the In a statement, the Union Modi, who inaugurated the Horrors like the Jallianwala gest victims of the country's the freedom struggle and made day of the massacre. Home Ministry said the fil- complex virtually, paid homage Bagh massacre and the Partition partition. many sacrifices. However, their Four museum galleries have ing of charge sheet shows the to those killed in the Jallianwala speak of the sacrifices made for "We still feel the pain of contributions did not find men- been created through adaptive Narendra Modi government's Bagh massacre. India's freedom and should not what happened at the time tion in history books to the ex- reuse of redundant and under- commitment to act speedily to evidence was gathered and "The global develop- be forgotten as they inspire to of Partition in every corner of tent they deserve. utilised buildings. ensure stringent punishment analysed, besides record- ments remind us of the im- keep the country above all. India and especially in the fami- He added that work is under- They showcase the historical for those committing crimes ing testimonies of relevant portance of self-reliance and "It is not right for any coun- lies of Punjab. way on museums in nine states value of the events that unfold- against women and girls. witnesses. Assistance was self-confidence. try to ignore such horrors of "We will have to work to- of the country to showcase trib- ed in Punjab during that period, The 400-page final report taken from Forensic Science "At a time when we are cel- its past," he said, noting that gether for the progress of al freedom fighters and their with the fusion of audio-visual named Radhey Shyam, the Laboratory, Rohini as well as ebrating Amrut Mahotsav, we August 14 is now being ob- Punjab and the country in every struggle. technology, including projec- 55-year-old priest of the crema- Delhi Police's Forensic Experts should strengthen our nation's served as Partition Horrors sphere with the spirit of Sabka Underlining the brave tradi- tion mapping and 3D represen- torium in South-West district, on Biology and Odontology, foundation and take pride in it," Remembrance Day. Saath, Sabka Vishwas and Sabka tion of Punjab, Modi said that tation, as well as art and sculp- and its employees -- Kuldeep the police said. the PM said. "This place will inspire future Prayas," he said. following the path of gurus, tural installations. Singh, Salim Ahmad and Laxmi It said that forensic psycholo- "Today, if any Indian is in generations about the journey Referring to the Jallianwala brave sons of the soil have fear- Over 1,000 people were Narayan as accused -- claiming gists were also engaged during trouble anywhere in the world, of our Independence move- Bagh massacre, the PM said lessly stood like a rock against killed and hundreds wounded there was sufficient evidence the interrogation of the accused then India stands up to help ment, the sacrifices and count- those 10 minutes of April 13, all dangers facing the country. on April 13, 1919 when British against them. and a report has been included him with all its might. Be it the less struggles of our ancestors. 1919 became the immortal sto- Union Culture Minister G troops fired indiscriminately The accused were charged in the final report. corona(virus) period or the cri- "What should be our duty to- ry of India's freedom struggle. Kishan Reddy, Union Minister on an unarmed gathering of under sections 302 (murder), The Delhi Police registered a sis of Afghanistan, the world wards our nation and how we He said Jallianwala Bagh is of Housing and Urban Affairs thousands who had assembled 304 (culpable homicide not case against the four on the ba- has experienced it continu- should keep the country above the place that inspired count- Hardeep Singh Puri, Punjab in Jallianwala Bagh amid na- amounting to murder), 376D sis of the statement of the mi- ously. Hundreds of people from all in everything we do, the in- less revolutionaries and free- Chief Minister Amarinder Singh, tionwide protests against the (gang rape), 342 (wrongful nor's mother, who alleged that Afghanistan are being brought spiration for this will come from dom fighters like Sardar Udham Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha MPs Rowlatt Act which had extended confinement), 506 (criminal her daughter was raped and to India under Operation Devi this place," the PM said. Singh and Sardar Bhagat Singh from Punjab and members wartime repressive measures. intimidation), 201 (destruction murdered and later cremated of evidence) and 34 (common without the family's consent on intention) of the IPC. August 1. The four have also been In its statement, the Union We Must Strive To Ensure Press Is Free From Any Influence: Justice Chandrachud charge-sheeted under Section 6 Home Ministry, under which (aggravated penetrative sexual the Delhi Police functions, said Agenceis affinity, receipt of financial aids or per- press that is free from influence of any inherent biases," he said. assault) of the POCSO (Protection the charge sheet was filed af- sonal malice, Justice Chandrachud said. kind, political or economic, which will Justice Chandrachud said that as re- of Children from Sexual Offences) ter Home Minister Amit Shah NEW DELHI: Supreme Court judge "As such, all policies of the state can provide us information in an unbiased sponsible citizens, "we should put these Act and Section 3 (offences of had given directions for speedy Justice D Y Chandrachud on Saturday be assumed to have been formed on manner," the Supreme Court judge said. 'truth providers' through intense scru- atrocities) of the SC/ST Act. completion of investigation and said that to counter fake news and lies, their basis of what the truth of our so- He added that experts are also often tiny and questioning to convince our- All the accused are currently filing of the charge sheet within citizens must strive to ensure the press ciety is. However, this by no means leads employed by think tanks who conduct selves of the veracity of the claims made in judicial custody. 30 day so that the victim family is free from any influence -- political or to the conclusion that the states cannot research to support specific opinions, by them. For this, it is also equally im- The report was filed before gets speedy justice. economic -- and would provide infor- indulge in falsehood for political rea- but the truth of marginalised commu- portant for those making truth claims to Duty Magistrate Manu Shree, Keeping in view the sensitiv- mation in an unbiased manner. sons, even in democracies," he said, add- nities does not often see the light of the be transparent and conspicuous". who kept it for the consider- ity of the case, the charge sheet One cannot only rely on the state to ing the "role of the US in the Vietnam day due to their position in society. He said citizens must together en- ation of the court concerned for has been submitted within 30 determine the truth, he said addressing War did not see the daylight until the "Similarly, these communities are deavour to create and encourage a August 31. The case was trans- days, the statement said. students and faculty members of law Pentagon Papers were published". often never designated as experts due culture that is conducive for delibera- ferred to the Crime Branch of "Filing of charge sheet by colleges and universities, and judges at In the context of the pandemic, "we to being prevented from accessing tion of truth, particularly because truth Delhi Police on August 5. the Delhi Police shows the zero the sixth M C Chagla Memorial lecture. see that there is an increasing trend of these positions through systemic op- dances on a fine balance between facts The final report has also in- tolerance and commitment of Even opinions by experts such as countries across the world who are try- pression. As such, that takes away their and opinions". cluded a report by the special the Government of India un- scientists, statisticians, researchers and ing to manipulate data on the COVID-19 opportunity to contribute to the deter- He pointed out that in India opinions investigating team, which was der the leadership of Prime economists may not always be true infection rate and deaths", he said. mination of truth. of women, Dalits and others belong- formed by the crime branch for Minister Narendra Modi to act because they may not have political af- "The first thing to do is to strengthen "Since their perspective is never tak- ing to marginalised communities were expeditious and professional speedily to ensure stringent filiation but their claims are also sub- our public institutions. As citizens, we en into account, the claims of experts not conferred the status of 'truth' since investigation. punishment for those commit- ject to manipulation due to ideological must strive to ensure that we have a also suffer from the problem of their they did not traditionally enjoy power. During the investigation, ting crimes against women and scientific, technical and other girls," the statement said.
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World Is Changing armed forces have allowed them to fill the their culture and identity, the KDA was not in “The holy Quran teaches us to respect each Highways and Infrastructure Development developments. This applies all the more to a critical gaps in their preparedness in war-fight- the favour of UT status and raised the demand other, respect humanity. When you go back Corporation Ltd (NHIDCL) K.K Pathak here at country like ours, being a country whose inter- ing. The forces have been given the freedom of statehood to Ladakh. home make a new India, make India for all. Raj Bhavan on Saturday, an official spokesper- ests are directly linked to the Indian Ocean,” he to choose the weapons they want to buy and However, on August 1, the ideologically dif- Before I sleep I want to see a new India. The son said. Pathak, he said, apprised the LG about said. these can be acquired under the route which ferent representatives of Kargil and Leh dis- liberators of this nation, Mahatma Gandhi and the progress being made on the Zojila tunnel The Indian Ocean, a key geostrategic space allowed them to get deliveries within one year. tricts joined hands to seek full-fledged state- Jawaharlal Nehru couldn’t see. But, I am opti- and Z-Morh tunnel. The MD, he said, also ap- and considered the backyard of the Indian The AK-103 is an upgraded version of the leg- hood along with constitutional safeguards for mistic and I would like to see a new India, the prised the LG on the status of winter prepared- Navy, is witnessing rising Chinese military endary and deadly AK-47. The rifles would also the region – eight months after their historic India that stands for all.” ness and informed that Sonamarg-Ladakh con- footprint forcing the Indian Navy to expand its be provided to the Garud special forces who meeting last year. Welcoming the gathering, Kamaleshwar nectivity would remain open throughout the presence. are deployed across the country at airbases. The Apex body and KDA are also demanding Sharan, CEO of Greentech Foundation said, winter. “The Indian Ocean region, with more than The requirement for upgraded personal one more Lok Sabha seat and two Rajya Sabha “what we hear about Jammu & Kashmir about “Discussion was also held on various other two-thirds of the world’s oil shipments take weapons has been felt by the IAF for a long time seats besides a special recruitment drive for safety is different from what we have been projects of NHIDCL in the UT. The MD ex- place, one-third of bulk cargo and more than but the process gained speed post-Pathankot the local youth to fill up over 10,000 vacancies. witnessing for the past couple of days. There is pressed confidence in completing both the half of container traffic, serves as a key route attack in 2016. The IAF now also lays a lot of The Apex body and the KDA called for the a perception gap. We need to correct this. We tunnels before the target date,” he said. in achieving the world’s own interests,” Singh stress on the personal combat capabilities of its general strike in Ladakh on Saturday, claiming will spread a positive word about it. We will The official spokesperson said that Padma said. troops along with using their technical abilities that their efforts to start a dialogue with the convey the ground reality of the region.” Shree Javed Ahmad Tak along with President “And as I just mentioned, today’s changing union home ministry was not positively re- 150 delegates from across India and cross- Jammu and Kashmir Handicapped Association, world certainly impacts these areas as well. As J&K Logs 166 sponded and an attempt was made to “divide section of industries participated in the meet. Abdul Rashid Bhat also met LG and discussed such, we need to be vigilant at all times,” he reported from Bandipora district, officials the people of Ladakh” by inviting their constit- The delegates came from organizations like with him various concerning issues of the dif- said. said. They said Shopian in south Kashmir uents separately by the visiting MOS home in- ONGC, NTPC Ltd, Dalmia Cement, HPCL, IIM ferently-abled (PwD) community of the UT. The defence minister said in view of global reported no new cases of Covid-19, while stead of extending an invitation to a joint del- Rohtak, Steel Authority of India Ltd, Lupin Ltd “They put forth the demands of special security reasons, border disputes, and mari- Baramulla reported 10, Budgam 16, Pulwama 9, egation, proposed by the Apex body and KDA. etc deliberated, said Sharan. employment drive for educated persons with time dominance, countries around the world Kupwara 6, Ganderbal 8, Kulgam and Anantnag While the strike call paralysed normal life disabilities, raising the amount under ISSS are moving towards modernising and strength- 4 each new cases of virus. in both Leh and Kargil districts with all shops NIA Charges Seven pensions, easy accessibility in government of- ening their military power. In the winter capital, officials said, Jammu and business establishments closed, the union Hilal of Bijbehera (Anantnag) and Abdul fices, and reservation in private sectors, besides He said the demand for military equipment reported 2 cases, Rajouri 3, Doda 14, Kathua minister invited the joint delegation of the Rashid of Tanghdhar (Kupwara). other facilities for youth belonging to PwD cat- is increasing continuously, noting reports sug- 1, Samba 2, Kishtwar 6, and Reasi 1. Three dis- Apex body and KDA and held a meeting with ‘’Investigation has established that the seven egory,” he said. gest that in the next one or two years, the ex- tricts of Udhampur, Poonch and Ramban re- them, officials said. charge-sheeted accused persons were part of penditure on security around the world is go- ported no new case of virus. “The meeting took place in a cordial at- a deep-rooted conspiracy for procuring and 2 Kashmiri Teachers ing to reach USD 2.1 trillion and it is expected Also, officials said, one new coronavirus mosphere and the union minister heard our selling narcotics drugs and generating funds in in terms of occurrence, area, diversity and to increase manifold in the next five years. related death was reported from Jammu divi- demands patiently,” former minister and co- J&K and other parts of India in close associa- age, he added. “In such a situation, today we have great sion, taking the overall fatality count in J&K to chairman of the KDA Qamar Ali Akhoon told tion with operatives of banned militant outfits scope to make full use of our capabilities, take 4406—2165 in Jammu and 2241 in Kashmir. reporters after the meeting. Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and Hizb-ul-Mujahideen Bear Injures advantage of policies, and move towards mak- Moreover, the officials said that 103 more Akhoon, who was flanked by other promi- (HM), based across the border in Pakistan,’’ the incident two others also received minor in- ing the country an indigenous shipbuilding Covid-19 patients have recovered—36 from nent leaders including apex body leader and spokesperson said. juries. Two of the injured have been identified hub,” he said. Jammu Division and 67 from the Valley. former MP Thupstang Chhewang and Co- ‘’The funds generated were pumped for as Saja Begum and Bashir Ahmed Dar. Singh also said that the Indian Coast Guard chairman KDA Asgar Ali Karbalai, said the furtherance of terrorist activity in the Union Among the three, Saja Begum has been re- has made its mark at the international level by PDP Members union minister assured them that the dialogue Territory of Jammu and Kashmir through a net- ferred to SMHS Srinagar for further treatment. playing a leading role in coastal security as well not being allowed to conduct a meeting in with them would continue for the resolution of work of over ground workers,’’ the spokesper- as in maritime crises, and disasters. Bijbehara today. The gates leading to Mufti sa- their demands. son said. Youth Found hab’s grave have been locked & blocked with He thanked the people of Ladakh for observ- The case was initially registered at the team reached the spot and shifted the body IAF Signs Emergency barbed wires. Can @JmuKmrPolice explain ing a “complete strike” and said: “we (the KDA Handwara Police Station in Kupwara district on to hospital for postmortem. under emergency provisions to buy 70,000 why were these young men roughed up?” and the apex body) will raise all their issues June 11, 2020 after Abdul Momin Peer was ar- Meanwhile, a police official said that pro- AK-103 assault rifles from Russia. The weap- Mehbooba said on Twitter. and seek their early redressal.” Besides the rested and an amount of Rs 20,01,000 and two ceedings under section 174 CrpC have been ons would be first provided to troops in field The PDP president said preventing the PDP demand for statehood and constitutional safe- kg heroin were recovered from his vehicle dur- started in this regard. areas like Jammu and Kashmir, Srinagar along youth from holding a meeting in South Kashmir guards for Ladakh, he said the delegation also ing a routine check, the spokesperson said. with sensitive air bases,” government sources “reinforces GOIs (Government of India’s) strat- raised the demand for filling up of vacancies to Further interrogation of Peer led to the re- Man Involved told ANI. egy of not allowing any meaningful political provide employment to the youth of the union covery of 15 kg heroin and Rs 1.15 crore in cash, Sheikh was arrested in a case of house tres- The remaining part of the requirement engagement especially the one that involves territory. according to the spokesperson. passing and theft in Rajouri town, according to would be met after India and Russia sign a deal Kashmiri youngsters”. The NIA re-registered the case on June 26, a police spokesperson. to produce the more advanced AK-203 togeth- “GOI wants to justify their iron fist approach Yamraj Is Everywhere 2020 and took over the investigation, the “During the interrogation, the suspect dis- er within India. The contract for the AK-203 as- by branding all Kashmiris as perpetrators of how secure it is. The Yamraj (Angel of death) spokesperson said. closed his involvement in a case of armed rob- sault rifles is being processed under the Army violence,” she said. is everywhere why bother about him in Kashmir bery and murder in Mysuru,” the spokesperson which requires around 6.5 lakh of these rifles Mehbooba said the daily encounters where alone?” Let’s Join Hands said, adding that the Mysuru police verified this. to strengthen its troops’ firepower. militants are killed have become a “source of Dr Farooq was speaking to a gathering at the they are integral to the existence of humans. Cash worth Rs 46,410 and 234.8 gm gold A small portion of the IAF requirement was celebration” for the Centre, but the PDP does closing ceremony of Greentech Foundation’s “That is why we are making attempts to keep worth about Rs 11 lakh were recovered from met by the acquisition of around 4,000 Sig not believe in violence. two days meet on Safety and Energy at the bio-diversity in mind in making Jammu as well his possession, the police said. Sauer assault rifles that have been procured as “We want to fight peacefully & politically. By tourist resort of Sonmarg. as Srinagar smart cities,” he said. Sheikh and his associates were involved in the part of a larger contract by the Indian Army. discouraging political activities GOI is pushing Referring to Coronavirus which crippled He said that as part of the smart city project, armed robbery at a jewellery shop in Mysuru. In the last couple of years especially after the Kashmiris to the wall,” she said. mighty nations like the USA, Dr Farooq said, “Our the UT administration has submitted a pro- A customer was shot dead during the robbery. Chinese aggression on the Eastern Ladakh front, Later, the activists of the party’s youth wing India has fared well, despite the highest poverty. posal for Metro Rail in the twin capital cities of A case is registered at Vidyaranyapuram police Indian defence forces have hastened the speed protested the police’s action and called for the Our scientific and medical community made our Srinagar and Jammu. station in Mysuru, the spokesperson said. of modernisation of basic weapon systems as restoration of electoral democracy. country proud, he said.” On the coronavirus pandemic, Sinha told troops open the front have already been pro- Giving hope to his Dr Farooq said, “We the gathering, “The danger is not over yet. Ladakh Reports vided with 1.5 lakh American Sig Sauers along Ladakh Shuts will get over the insurgency soon. Keep faith. The administration can only try, and it is try- pandemic last year. with over 16,000 Negev Light Machine Guns. and bifurcated it into two union territories of We have to survive and we make our nation ing wholeheartedly and with full responsibil- The official said a total of 4,471 persons were The AK-103 assault rifles are already in the J&K and Ladakh. survive.” ity, but unless you do not become a part of it, tested for COVID-19 and eight of them, four existing inventory of the Marine Commandos While the people of Leh have welcomed the “God is neither in temple nor mosque. God, unless you do not vow to follow SOPs, social each in Leh and Kargil, returned positive. of the Indian Navy which uses them in opera- fulfilment of their long pending demand of UT the Allah is in every one of us. It is an earnest distancing and wear masks, we cannot win. No Ten patients were discharged from Leh hos- tions in the Kashmir valley where they are de- status and later formed the apex body in sup- desire for all of us to live together and progress one wants to see the third wave.” pital after successful treatment, taking the tally ployed in the Wular lake. port of the demand for implementation of the together. We made a nation that stands for all,” of cured patients to 20,259, they said, adding of The emergency procurements of the Indian sixth schedule of the constitution to safeguard said Dr Abdullah. ‘Govt Working the active cases, 45 are in Leh and 19 in Kargil. IT’S QUITE BIZARRE, IT CAN HAPPEN in this country, batting collapses. We thought the pitch was good to bat on, coming on nicely. But the discipline forced mistakes and the pressure was relentless. Difficult to cope when 11 you’re not scoring runs. That caused the batting order to crumble.” SUNDAY | 29.08.2021
ARCO FC Defeats Kashmir District Pulwama Table Avengers FC In CMW Robinson Blows Away Tennis Championship Football Tournament India As England Win 2021 Concludes Observer News Service championship. In under-12 boys age group Mir By Innings & 76 Runs PULWAMA: District Pulwama Sibgatullah of Valentines School, Table Tennis Association under Ratnipora was the winner while the aegis of J&K Table Tennis Mohd Musaib of Saadi Memorial Association sponsored by J&K Club came as the runner up. Sports Council successfully or- In sub junior boys age cat- ganised District Pulwama Table egory, Hanad Ali of Pulwama Tennis championship 2021 from was the winner while Musadiq August 27 to 28 at Govt. Higher Maqbool of Dadasara was the Secondary School, Dadasara runner up. Awantipora, Pulwama. In junior boys age group, In this championship a total Tajamul Mukhtar was the win- 75 players both boys and girls ner and Mir Naveed of HSS, Observer News Service under its wing and is a formi- participated. The main aim of Dadasara was the runner up. dable opponent for any football this championship was to en- In senior boys age group Basit SRINAGAR: In a turn of events, team on a given day. gage the youth of Pulwama in Bin Afzal of GDC Pulwama was ARCO FC defeated Kashmir ARCO FC won the match by Table Tennis and instil the spirit declared as winner while Dr. Avengers in sixth CMW 3-0 goals against the Avengers’ of sportsmanship. Faisal Suleh Hayaat of Ratnipora Knockout Football Tournament highly talented side and regis- Mohammad Aamin Bhat, was the runner up. held at Chanderhama. tered a convincing win. Principal Govt. Hr. Sec. School In under-12 girls age group Kashmir Avengers FC is one The first goal was scored by Dadasara, Pulwama was the Nooran Javid of Pulwama was of the best football clubs in Ishfaq followed by Yawar and chief guest, while Mohd. Akram, the winner while Faitama Shafi J&K, has various foreign players Shahid who scored one goal each. Manager indoor sports complex Tral of Pulwama was the runner up. Pulwama was the Guest of honour. In sub junior girls age group
Advisor Khan Bats For Press Trust of India this team. Kohli acknowledged the "score- Robinson had served an uncondi- board pressure". Timely Execution Of Sports LEEDS: Pacer Ollie Robinson en- tional apology after his racist tweets "Always up against it when you gineered a middle-order col- surfaced on the day of his Test de- get out for under 80, and the op- lapse with the second new ball but against New Zealand in June. position puts up such a big score. Infrastructure Projects as England completed a facile in- India had lost the match on the But we did well to stay in the game nings and 76 run victory against first day itself when they were yesterday, fight back as much as we Observer News Service made on construction of multi- India on the fourth day of the bowled out for 78 as it meant that could, and gave ourselves a chance. purpose indoor sports halls at third Test, here on Saturday. they were always playing a catch- "But the pressure today was SRINAGAR: Advisor to LG, Farooq Doda, Kishtwar, Advisor Khan All the good work on Friday, ing up game in this Test match. outstanding from the England Khan on Saturday chaired a directed the officers to complete when India reached 215 for two at India skipper Virat Kohli said bowlers and eventually they got meeting to review the physical both these projects before 31st stumps, was completely undone it was high quality bowling from the results they wanted," he said. and financial progress of various of December 2021. as Robinson (5/26) and James England that forced mistakes The middle-order which looked sports infrastructure projects un- Regarding the Multi-purpose Anderson (1/26) hit the right from the visiting batsmen. solid yesterday was completely rat- der J&K Sports Council (JKSC) be- Indoor Hall at Mandi, Poonch lengths and got movement off- "It's quite bizarre, it can happen tled on penultimate morning un- ing executed through Jammu and the Advisor expressed his dis- the pitch to wrap up the Indian in this country, batting collapses. der bright sunshine as most of the They distributed medals & Atiya Khan was the winner and Kashmir Project Construction pleasure on slow progress and innings in a jiffy. India were all out We thought the pitch was good to batsmen didn't know where there trophies to the winners & runner Aksa Muzaffar came second. Corporation (JKPCC). exhorted upon JKPCC to com- for 278 in the morning session. bat on, coming on nicely. But the off-stump was which was pretty ups and appreciated the Table In junior girls age group plete this project before 31st of It was a match that England discipline forced mistakes and the baffling if one takes the third day's Tennis players for active partici- Zafeera Zahoor got the first posi- March 2022. won by executing their strategies pressure was relentless. Difficult performance into consideration. pation in the championship. tion while Abeerah Nani got the Regarding the Multi-purpose to perfection with an idea of op- to cope when you're not scoring India lost eight wickets for ad- Mohd. Shafi, Secretary second position. Indoor Sports Hall Gool, position's soft underbellies. runs. That caused the batting or- dition of only 63 runs and the District Table Tennis Association In senior girls age group, Ramban, MD JKPCC informed It was Robinson's second five- der to crumble," he said. memories of a morning collapse Pulwama, Ashiq Hussain, Aneesa Anjum got the first po- the Advisor that while executing for in the series and the tall seam- A huge first innings lead of 354 in Adelaide once again became President District Table Tennis sition and Bashiqa Farooq came the project it was found that the er after a difficult initiation to Test taken by England only increased fresh as good balls found their Association, Pulwama, Dr. B. A. second position. soil condition at the site was not cricket due to off-field controver- the worry with three days of bat- way either into the gloves or Mir, Organising Secretary, along At the end of the closing cer- stable as such the project was sies is proving to be an asset for ting needed to save the game. hands of slip fielders. with match officials Parvaiz emony, Dr. B. A. Mir thanked all redesigned for giving it a sound Ahmad, Aabid Assad, Irshad player, spectators, guests and footing which led to delay as Ahmad Mir were present in this officials. well as cost escalation. The Advisor directed the JKPCC and Sports Council to Two Matches Played In Super jointly inspect the site at Gool England Face Mass Withdrawal and come up with revised DPR. Before Ashes Owing To Australia’s It was further directed to for- Division League mulate a pert chart so that the progress on these works can be Hard Quarantine Rules monitored and supervised on weekly basis. Press Trust of India impose a ban or shut the city The Advisor also directed the entirely on quick notice, dis- officers to devise a mechanism LEEDS: As many as 10 England turbing all the agreements for water harvesting at all sta- players could be forced to pull out made before the players left the The meeting was attended diums where roofs have yet of the Ashes tour of Australia if an UK. by Managing Director, JKPCC, not be constructed, so that the agreement is not arrived at over CA said on Saturday it was Vikas Kundal, Executive water harvested by this tech- travel and quarantine arrange- working closely with govern- Director JKPCC, Chief Engineer, nique can be utilised for dif- ments for their families. ment and health officials in its JKPCC, Secretary, JKSC, Deputy ferent purposes while carrying According to a report in the quest to find a solution. General Managers of JKPCC out various activities in these ‘Sydney Morning Herald’, un- “Cricket Australia continues and other concerned officials stadiums. happy with Cricket Australia’s to work closely with the ECB of the JKSC. The Advisor further direct- lack of progress on this front, (England and Wales Cricket During the meeting, detailed ed JKPCC to ensure that the many English players are con- Board) and government au- deliberations were held on the Grounds around the Multi- sidering pulling out if their de- thorities in Australia regard- physical progress achieved on Purpose Indoor Sports Halls are mands are not met. ing the upcoming Ashes series, various projects like, multi- cleared of all the rubble, building At a meeting of the England which will be the centrepiece purpose indoor sports halls at material and are cleaned so that squad at Headingley this week, for one of the biggest summers Gool (Ramban), Doda, Kishtwar, the same can also be utilized by it is understood there was of cricket on record,” a CA state- Mandi (Poonch), Budgam, the Sports Persons. Besides it mounting frustration about ment read. Shopian, Rajpora Pulwama, was also directed by the Advisor a lack of progress by Cricket “We are currently planning Mirgund Pattan and other places. that the access to the Indoor Australia over quarantine rules, the operational requirements While reviewing the prog- Halls should be provided by Observer News Service Both teams created ample op- teams played offensive football. the daily reported. of this tour and working with ress on these projects, Advisor good macadamized roads. portunities to score but missed Solina Sports played with all Australia has some of the the ECB on the proposed make- Khan stressed upon the officers The Engineers of JKPCC in- SRINAGAR: In the ongoing DFA the targets. The match ended as their might but could not stop strictest COVID-19 quarantine up of the England touring party. for speedy and timely comple- formed the Advisor that the Srinagar Annual Football League a goalless draw. Young Rangreth’s forward player regulations in place and its own “As was the case last season, tion of all the projects of JKSC Multi-Purpose Indoor Hall at Tournament 2021, two matches The second match was played from scoring an equalizer. Both cricketers are currently serving CA will work constructively and to provide sportspersons of J&K Mirgund Pattan and Shopian of Super Division were played on between Solina Sports FC & teams trying their hard to take two weeks in an Adelaide hotel in partnership with govern- a reliable and modern type of will be completed in all re- Saturday at Synthetic Turf TRC here. Young Rangreth FC. In the 10th the lead but failed. The match after returning from a white- ment to deliver the summer sports infrastructure to realize spects by 30th of September The first match was played be- minute of the first half Arsalan ended with 1-1 goal draw. ball tour of West Indies and of cricket, while ensuring the their potential. He asked them and 31st of October, 2021 re- tween Old City FC and Qamarawri Parray of Solina Sports found The tournament is being or- Bangladesh. health, well-being and safety of to make concerted efforts to spectively. Further it was in- FC. Both clubs started with a the net and scored a tremendous ganised by DFA Srinagar under It is understood that CA the community.” involve more and more youth formed that the Multi-purpose dominating approach trying to goal. The game picked up mo- the aegis of JKFA and in collabo- doesn’t have enough influence The five-Test Ashes se- into sports to channelize their Indoor Hall at Rajpora Pulwama beat each others defensive lines. mentum after that and both the ration with JKSC. over the government there ries is slated to be held from energies. is complete and is ready for and even individual states can December 8 to January 18. Speaking on the progress inauguration. Director DYSS ‘Jarvo 69’ Again Enters Field Of Play, Fined 2 Afghan Athletes Arrive In Tokyo Inaugurates Volleyball To Compete In Paralympics Tourney At Budgam & Banned For Life From Headingley Agencies usual press conferences. “Twelve days ago we were in- Observer News Service Press Trust of India there will be stewards present around escorted out and later also revealed how TOKYO: Two athletes from formed that the Afghan Paralympic there to stop anyone that attempts to get Ravindra Jadeja and Mohammed Siraj re- Afghanistan have arrived in Tokyo team could not travel to Tokyo, a BUDGAM: Director Department of Youth Services LEEDS: YouTuber Daniel Jarvis aka ‘Jarvo69’, on.” acted after spotting him. to compete in the Paralympics, move that broke the hearts of all and Sports J&K, Gazanfar Ali inaugurated Inter who has intruded into the field of play during On Friday, just after the fall of Rohit Siraj and Jadeja could barely control the International Paralympic involved in the Paralympic move- Zonal District Level Competitions of Volleyball for the last Test match at Lord’s and the ongoing Sharma’s wicket, ‘Jarvo 69’ was seen pop- their laughter, before the man was es- Committee said Saturday. The two- ment and left both athletes devas- U14 & U17 boys at Sports Stadia here. 12 teams Headingley game, will be banned for life on ping up from the gallery located on one corted off by the security guards. person team of Zakia Khudadadi tated,” Parsons said in a statement from each age group category are taking part charges of security breach, English county side of the sight screen, wearing batting However, in the post COVOD-19 times and Hossain Rasouli had flown provided by the IPC. in the mega tournament. The tournament shall sources said on Saturday. pads and a blue helmet with a surgical when the teams are living in a bio-bub- from Kabul to Paris before con- “That announcement kick- conclude on August 31. While interacting with Jarvo, who sports the India whites, has face mask on. ble, this kind of security breach could tinuing on to Tokyo, the IPC said. started a major global operation the young students and players, Director YSS con- attracted plenty of eyeballs because of his Someone from the crowd also threw a scare the players. Khudadadi will be Afghanistan’s that led to their safe evacuation gratulated them for taking active part in games and two intrusions but the Yorkshire County cricket bat as he entered the field of play While people have had a good laugh first female athlete to com- from Afghanistan, their recuper- sports and expressed his gratitude to the parents of Cricket Club is treating this as a case of and reached the pitch to take guard when because of ‘Jarvo69’s antics but the ques- pete at the Paralympics since ation by France, and now their all such students who encourage and support their security breach and the man in the eye of the ground security personnel intercept- tion that many like former India all- Athens 2004. She will challenge safe arrival in Tokyo,” he added. children for taking part in such fruitful activities. a social media storm won’t be allowed in ed him. He was promptly evicted from rounder Irfan Pathan raised was what in the women’s 44-49-kilogram Chelsey Gotell, the IPC Later in his speech Gazanfar Ali impressed the Leeds gallery in coming days. the Headingley premises. kind of reactions would there be if a simi- weight category in taekwondo on Athletes’ Council chairperson, upon the field staff of YSS Budgam to go deep “Yes, Daniel Jarvis will be banned from Earlier, he had also walked his way lar security lapse had happened in India. Thursday, and her teammate will welcomed them in a state- down into the grass-root level in finding the Headingley for life. We will also be im- into the Lord’s ground on Day 4 of the “Imagine the outrage if the same guy line up in the heats of the men’s ment also provided by the IPC. best sports talent. He also stressed upon encour- posing a financial penalty,” a Yorkshire second Test between the two sides and invade the field twice in India,” Pathan 400 meters T47 event on Friday. “On behalf of their fellow 4,403 aging every student as well as non-students for CCC spokesperson told PTI when asked was seen setting the field for the Indian had tweeted. The Paralympics close on Sept. Paralympic athletes competing taking active part in at-least one sport of his/ how the county deals with this kind of team, leaving the spectators and viewers There has been no confirmation 5. The IPC said the two were met at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic her choice. Joint Director (Kashmir) Bashir transgression. in splits. whether the Indian team filed any official in Tokyo at the Paralympic Village Games,” she said, “I welcome Zakia Ahmed, District Youth Services and Sports Asked what kind of measures will At Lord’s, the fan, who claims to be a complaint about the British man but the by IPC president Andrew Parsons. and Hossain to the Paralympic Officer Budgam Masrat Jan and other senior of- be taken to avoid such embarrassment popular prankster, was spotted walking Yorkshire county’s decision to ban his en- The IPC said the two will not be Village. This is their home for the ficials of the Department were also present on which has now happened twice, the casually on the ground in an Indian jersey try into the Headingley premises is a step available for interviews and have next nine days and as a commu- the inaugural ceremony of the Tournament. spokesperson said: “As on previous days, with his name on the back. 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