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Price: Rs.1 | Page 12 | Vol. No.: 10 | Issue No: 172 Postal Registration No. JK-458/16-18 epaper.dailyjammurising.in RNI No: JKENG/2011/40494 BRIEF NEWS Jammu police J&K reports 590 new positive cases, arrested the accused of a murder case 14032 recovered so far A youth in R S Pura JAMMU RISING According to the daily 41640 under home sur- cases recovered today), 26 ,Jammu was murdered after JAMMU, AUG 03 Media Bulletin on novel veillance. Besides, 279260 deaths; Baramulla has a scuffle occurred while The Government on Corona virus (Covid-19), persons have completed 1954 positive cases (in- playing PUBG game on so- Monday informed that out of 22006 positive their surveillance period. cluding 23 cases reported cial media. 590 new positive cases of cases, 7567 are Active Pos- Providing district-wise today) with 439 Active On this a case FIR No.156/2020 u/s 302,34 novel Corona virus itive, 14032 have recov- breakup, the Bulletin said Positive, 1443 recovered IPC got registered at Police (COVID-19),157 from ered and 407 have died; that Bandipora has 815 (including 89 cases recov- Station R S Pura and inves- Jammu division and 433 30 in Jammu division and positive cases (including ered today), 72 deaths; tigation run into motion. from Kashmir division, 377 in Kashmir division. 36 cases reported today) Shopian has 1474 positive It is pertinent to mention have been reported today The Bulletin further with 270 Active Positive, cases (including 6 cases that one Daleep Raj S/O thus taking the total num- said that out of 662941 531 recovered (including 9 reported today) with 213 Ghirdari Lal a resident of ber of positive cases in test results available, cases recovered today) Active Positive, 1238 re- Badyal Qazian RS Pura Jammu and Kashmir to 640935 samples have and 14 deaths; Srinagar covered and 23 deaths; ,Jammu was attacked by his been tested as negative till has 5333 positive cases Kupwara has 1141 positive friends and neighbourers 22006. Also 11 COVID-19 1.Raj Kumar 2.Bikram Jeet deaths have been re- August 03, 2020. (including 180 cases re- cases (including 33 cases both sons of Daya Ram and ported, 2 from Jammu Di- Additionally, till date ported today) with 2433 reported today) with 184 3.Rohit Kumar S/O vision and 9 Kashmir Di- 374160 travelers and per- Active Positive, 2765 re- Active Positive, 936 recov- sons in contact with sus- covered (including 519 ered and 21 deaths; „Turn to page 2 vision. Moreover, 905 more pected cases have been en- cases recovered today), Budgam has 1336 positive A view of a wholesale vegetables market showing no respect to social distancing On Raksha COVID-19 patients have listed for observation 135 deaths; Anantnag dis- cases (including 39 cases guidelines, during Unlock 3.0 in Jammu Bandhan, President recovered and discharged which included 45286 trict has 1374 positive reported today) with 580 Kovind describes from various hospitals, persons in home quaran- cases (including 35 cases Active Positive and 728 re- nurses as saviours 160 from Jammu Division tine including facilities op- reported today) with 278 covered (including 11 and 745 from Kashmir Di- erated by government, Active Positive, 1070 re- J&K's deprived youth provided with equal who risk their lives vision. 7567 in isolation and covered (including 32 „Turn to page 2 for others President Ram Nath opportunity: Dr Jitendra Singh Kovind celebrated NEW DELHI 2019, Dr Jitendra Singh zenship rights. Giving full Union Minister Dr Ji- said, whatever be the credit to Prime Minister Raksha Bandhan with India strengthens troop, tank deployment tendra Singh said here to- grievances or the heart- Narendra Modi whose members of the nursing day that deprived youth burns of some of those conviction made it possi- community at of Jammu & Kashmir whose vested interest has ble to bring about this Rashtrapati Bhavan on have been provided with suffered a setback, the fu- change, Dr Jitendra Monday and described in Ladakh to tackle Chinese threat equal opportunity, thus ture historians will give Singh said, regardless of them as saviours who JAMMU RISING ployment of troops and tanks in the that the Chinese would find it diffi- undoing the injustice of us the credit for having whichever party we be- are risking their own JAMMU, AUG 3 DBO and Depsang plains area in- cult to operate there, in case, they try last seven decades and provided a level - playing long to or whichever ide- lives in the line of duty In response to China's deploy- cluding the T-90 regiments which out any misadventure, they said. this is precisely one of the field for the children of ology we subscribe to, no to save others. ment of more than 17,000 troops are part of an armoured division," Before the Chinese started build- biggest achievements of Balmiki Samaj who were, school of thought any- The nurses offered and armoured vehicles opposite government sources told ANI. up opposite the DBO and Depsang, the last one year. Ad- even after obtaining Post where in the world could The deployments have been made the entire area was looked after by a rakhis to the president Daulat Beg Oldi (DBO) and Depsang dressing webinar of youth Graduate and Doctorate have endorsed a dispen- plains in Ladakh, India has made from the Patrolling Point 1 near the mountain brigade and an armoured workers of Bharatiya Degrees constrained to sation which discrimi- and narrated their expe- heavy deployment of troops and Karakoram Pass (PP-3) to the Dep- brigade but today more than 15,000 rience in dealing with Janata Yuva Morcha work as Safai-Karam- nated between one sec- tank regiments in the area to sang plains where the Chinese have troops and several tank regiments (BJYM), on the eve of the charis and Gorkhas tion of the youth and the „Turn to page 2 counter any misadventure by the amassed more than 17,000 troops have been moved there both by road completion of one year of whose forefathers served other, and which reserved People's Liberation Army (PLA) since April-May time frame and and by air to tackle the threat from the constitutional and ad- the Indian Army but who all rights and privileges HC, lower courts to there. have been blocking Indian patrols China, sources said. ministrative change were themselves denied for a handful few while "We have done a very heavy de- from PP-10 to PP-13, sources said. brought about in Jammu jobs simply because they „Turn to page 2 „Turn to page 2 continue hearing The armoured deployment is such & Kashmir on 5th August were not entitled to citi- through virtual India's COVID- After reorganization, J&K handed over 54 mode till August 15 Minor boy killed, 4 injured as Jammu and Kashmir 19 tally crosses High Court and subordi- projects under PM's development package nate courts located in vehicle falls into gorge in Ramban ‘Red Zones’ shall contin- 18-lakh mark with an outlay of Rs.58,627 crores ue to hear the cases JAMMU RISING NEW DELHI NEW DELHI ects under Prime Minister's Develop- through virtual mode till JAMMU, AUG 03 India's COVID-19 tally The Centre has laid a lot of emphasis ment Package with an outlay of 58,627 August 15 only, Chief A four-year-old boy was crossed the 18-lakh mark on the development of Jammu and crore rupees. Nine projects with an out- Justice Gita Mittal killed and four others, in- on Monday, just a day af- Kashmir. In November 2015, Prime lay of 21,441 crore rupees were trans- ordered on Monday. cluding his mother and ter it went past 17 lakh, Minister Narendra Modi announced a ferred to the Union Territory of Ladakh. “With a view to pre- minor brother, were in- with 52,972 cases reported 80,068-crore rupee reconstruction plan The main aspect of the project is the in- vent the spread of jured as the vehicle they in a day while the number COVID-19 infection for strengthening the socio-economic tensity and unprecedented speed in were travelling in skidded of recoveries surged to cases in Red Zone areas infrastructure of Jammu and Kashmir completion of the works. The expendi- off the road and rolled over 11.86 lakh, according declared by the and balanced regional development. ture on the project which was 27 per down into a river in to the Union health min- Governments of Jammu This ambitious programme touches cent of the approved cost in June 2018 Jammu and Kashmir's istry data. & Kashmir and Ladakh, practically every sector and provides has increased to 54 per cent in July this Ramban district on Mon- The number of COVID- the Chief Justice has massive investment in infrastructure. year. The number of completed projects day, officials said. The when it rolled down into sengers, they said Police 19 tests carried out in In- After the reorganization of Jammu and or substantially completed projects has „Turn to page 2 Bolero vehicle was going the 150-feet-deep river re- officials identified the dia has also crossed the 2 to Rajgarh in Ramban dis- sulting in boy''s death and Kashmir, the Union Territory of Jammu increased from seven in June last year Islamic State trict from Dessa in Doda injuries to four other pas- „Turn to page 2 „Turn to page 2 and Kashmir was handed over 54 proj- to 17 in July this year. attack on Afghan prison, killing 21, Govt issues guidelines for reopening Few bandhs, stone-pelting incidents since rages on An Islamic State group attack on a prison in eastern Afghanistan of gyms, yoga institutes abrogation of Article 370 last year: Officials holding hundreds of its NEW DELHI JAMMU RISING Jammu and Kashmir, and members raged on Ahead of the reopening JAMMU, AUG 03 Ladakh. There has been Monday after killing at of yoga institutes and Fall in stone-pelting in- barely any bandh call dur- least 21 people in fight- gymnasiums, the health cidents and continued ing the last one year by ing overnight, a local ministry on Monday is- crackdown on separatist separatist groups, which official said. sued COVID-19-appropri- leaders in Jammu and have virtually become Another 43 people ate protocols to be fol- Kashmir are key factors of non-functional after the have been wounded in lowed at such facilities like a decreasing trend of vio- government arrested their the attack that began allowing only asympto- lence since the abrogation main leaders like Yasin late Sunday when an matic people, maintaining of Article 370 last year, of- Malik of JKLF in a 1990 Islamic State suicide social distancing, use of ficials said on Monday. A case of gunning down IAF bomber slammed his Aarogya Setu mobile ap- comparative analysis of personnel and Shahbir explosive-laden vehicle plication and wearing of the data gathered since Shah of Jammu and Kash- into the prison entrance. visor while exercising as the constitutional changes mir Democratic Freedom More assailants far as possible. All yoga in- were made last year shows seizing their bank ac- the special status guaran- Party (JKDFP) in a 2007 opened fire. Three counts and attaching as- teed to Jammu and Kash- stitutes and gymnasiums open, the ''Guidelines on tutes & Gymnasiums'' that separatists, who used money laundering case. attackers have been in containment zones to give call for strikes in sets allegedly amassed mir under Article 370 of Sale of medical seats in killed so far but the bat Preventive Measures to stated. "Spas, sauna, through terror funds, they the Constitution and bi- shall remain closed and Contain Spread of steam bath and swimming Kashmir, are in disarray Pakistan by separatist only those outside such after the government con- said. On August 5 last furcated the state into „Turn to page 2 COVID-19 in Yoga Insti- year, the Centre abrogated Union Territories - zones will be allowed to „Turn to page 2 tinued to crack its whip by „Turn to page 2 CMYK C YK CMYK 2 Daily Jammu Rising NEWS Jammu, Tuesday August 04, 2020 FROM PAGE ONE

Adha. The cease-fire expired at 12 a.M. Monday individuals and their families at risk. In case of symp- phase. The document outlines various generic precau- Jammu police arrested the though it wasn’t immediately clear if it would be toms like fever, cough and difficulty in breathing report tionary measures to be adopted in addition to specific accused of a murder case extended as the U.S. Pushes for an early start to early. Do not fear, call COVID-19 helpline numbers and measures to be taken at yoga institutes and gymnasiums Surinder Kumar all residents of Badyal Qazian , RS intra-Afghan negotiations that have repeatedly been seek medical advice”. to prevent the spread of COVID-19. The guidelines state Pura,during playing of game PUBG on social media. delayed since Washington signed a peace deal with that at the entry point at all such facilities, it is mandatory *Daleep was attacked by the accused on his head by the Taliban in February. Advisory has further exhorted upon the people not to to have hand hygiene (sanitiser dispenser) and thermal wooden logs,and he died. After committing the crime all the The Taliban also had denied being involved in a step out of home, unless absolutely necessary. “If you screening provisions. "Only asymptomatic persons (in- accussed absconds from the area. suicide bombing in eastern Logar province late have to move out for unavoidable reasons, ensure that cluding staff) be allowed in the premises. All persons to be *Police teams of P/S R S Pura led by SHO RS Pura Ins Jai Pal Thursday that killed at least nine people and you wear a mask and practice social distancing, personal allowed entry only if using face cover/masks," it said. Sharma under the supervision of SDPO R S Pura Shabir wounded 40. Khan acting swiftly and carried out rigorous searches in RS hygiene and frequent handwashing with soap and wa- "All members, visitors and staff may consider using Aar- Pura and adjoining areas , arrested all the accussed involved Afghanistan has seen a recent spike in violence, ter.” ogya Setu application for risk identification at all times in- in this crime.Further investigation in the case is going on. with most attacks claimed by the local Islamic State side the yoga institute/ gymnasiums," the guidelines HC, lower courts to continue hearing through group affiliate. (AGENCIES) In case of any emergency people can avail free ambu- stated. It also stated that prior to exercising in gymnasi- virtual mode till August 15 J&K's deprived youth provided with equal oppor- lance services 24x7 at their doorsteps by calling on toll- ums using equipment for cardio, strength training, etc. been pleased to direct that the Circular No. 6/RG free number 108 while as pregnant women and sick in- middle finger be sanitised with alcohol swab and oxygen dated 11-07-2020 shall remain in force till 15th of tunity: Dr Jitendra Singh fants can avail free ambulance services by dialling saturation be checked using pulse oximeter. Those having August,” reads an order issued by the Registrar conveniently excluding the others. He wondered, toll-free number 102. oxygen saturation below 95 per cent should not be al- General Jawad Ahmed. why the champions of human rights across the world lowed to exercise, it said. Call central/state helpline/ am- have not come forward to hail the act of undoing this People can also call on toll-free national helpline num- bulance and refer such persons to the nearest health facil- By virtue of the July 11 circular, the Chief Justice anomaly and while these human rights protagonists ber 1075; J&K COVID-19 Helpline Numbers 0191- ity, the document added. It calls for ensuring minimum had ordered that in Srinagar Wing of the High Court make hue and cry over an alleged injustice happening to 2549676 (UT level Cell), 0191-2520982, 0191-2674444, distance of six feet at all times in queues and proper which is located in the area declared as “Red Zone”, even a single youth anywhere in world, why they re- 0191-2674115 (For Jammu Division), 0194-2440283 & crowd management in parking lots, corridors and in ele- the hearing of cases shall be conducted through vir- mained silent when three generations of youth were at 0194-2430581 (For Kashmir Division) for support, guid- vators -- duly following social distancing norms. It sug- tual mode. While the Judges are to required to hear ance, and response to health-related queries on Novel gested staggering of visits of members with separate tim- the matters from the residences or office chambers, the receiving end on one of the gravest injustices to mankind. As for youth, Dr Jitendra Singh said, under the Corona virus Disease (COVID-19). ing slots to allow for adequate physical distancing and the advocates are to cause appearance through vir- disinfection of premises and equipment. "In yoga insti- tual mode from their residences or offices. new arrangement in Jammu & Kashmir which has come into being after 5th August followed by the mid- Public is advised to strictly follow the advisories issued tutes, shoes/footwear are to be preferably taken off out- by the government from time to time and rely only on side the premises where yoga exercises are done. If “The staff on duty shall take necessary precau- night of 31st October 2019, there is no room left for middlemen or dubious recommendations or jobs for the information released by the government through the needed they should be kept in separate slots for each in- tions, shall maintain social distancing and adhere to daily media bulletin to print and electronic media. dividual/family by the persons themselves," the guidelines all the Government SOPs in this behalf.” money or backdoor entry in recruitment to lower grade posts. The selection to these posts will now be held said. Details of check-in and checkout times of members purely on the basis of the merit in written test and skill People are also advised to refrain from spreading ru- and visitors must be recorded along with their name, ad- Reading the District and Subordinate Courts, the mours and pay no heed to them at the same time. dress and phone number, the document said. It also test will also be of qualifying nature only, he added. He chief justice had ordered that the courts located in called for placing of equipment, including cardio and areas declared as “Red Zones” by the governments reiterated that the Modi government is committed to India strengthens troop, tank deployment in Ladakh to tackle strength machines, six feet apart, wherever feasible, by of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh shall hear the offer opportunity to the poorest of the poor youth de- Chinese threat moving equipment to facilitate social distancing. "Where cases through virtual mode. “The presiding officers pending on his or her calibre and hard work, and no One of the major intentions of the Chinese in this area available, utilize any outdoor space by relocating equip- shall hear the matters from their official residences amount of extraneous pressure or backdoor lobbying has been to build a road from its TWD battalion head- or office chambers,” reads the circular as per Global ment outside. Create specific pathways for entering and or motivated campaign will be allowed to have its way. quarters opposite the DBO sector to the Karakoram pass News Service. exiting exercise areas within closed spaces using floor or Dr Jitendra Singh reiterated that no government in the area and connect the battalion there. The Presiding Officer of the Court located in any wall markings," the guidelines stated. The document world can provide government jobs to each and every in- The connectivity plan, which has been foiled in the “Red Zone” have been asked to prepare roster of the called for promoting card based/contactless payment. dividual but the duty of a responsible government is to past, will allow the two Chinese units to reach other in a "For air-conditioning/ventilation, the guidelines of staff in a manner ensuring not more than 50% enable youth to be capable of earning their livelihood. In attendance on each working day. matter of a couple of hours against the 15-hour drive CPWD shall be followed which emphasizes that the tem- the new setup in Jammu & Kashmir, there will be oppor- through the Highway G219 in their territory, sources perature setting of all air conditioning devices should be On Raksha Bandhan, President Kovind tunity for self-employment and livelihood through skill said. in the range of 24-30 degrees Celsius, relative humidity describes nurses as saviours who risk and vocational capacity building as well as by means of should be in the range of 40- 70%, intake of fresh air their lives for others new industry and investment initiatives happening A small bridge was put up by the Chinese inside Indian should be as much as possible and cross ventilation the COVID-19 pandemic, the Rashtrapati Bhavan without any barriers of the past. Among the youth rep- territory on a nala (drain) near PP-7 and PP-8 but it was should be adequate," the ministry said. "Lockers will re- said in a statement. resentatives who spoke on the occasion were Prabhat broken by Indian soldiers a few years ago, sources said. main in use, as long as social distancing is maintained. En- Singh from Reasi, Gurdip Chhib from Ramban and oth- The president felicitated the nurses, saying they sure dustbins and trash cans are covered at all times," ers. At present, India and China are engaged in a dialogue have been performing the role of front-line COVID the guidelines stated. "Remove mask and wear visor as far Minor boy killed, 4 injured as vehicle falls into gorge in focusing on disengagement from Finger area and other as feasible while exercising," the document said. It also warriors and their commitment to duty earns friction points but Chinese build up along the LAC in Ramban called for limiting the number of staff and members respect. Depsang plains and DBO area has not yet been taken up within the general gymnasium floor, specific workout Traditionally, on Raksha Bandhan, sisters seek dead as Pritam Singh, son of Balwant Singh of Hiller, in the military talks. areas and change rooms. Hand sanitiser stations must their brothers’ protection, but in case of nurses it is Rajgarh in Ramban district. The boy's mother Nisha be provided near each gymnasium equipment and it they who through their dedication and commitment Devi, 22, and his elder brother Ansh, 6, too were injured At present, we are in a position of strength in the Dep- should be ensured that members sanitise their hands be- extend a helping hand to their brothers and ensure in the accident. Sources said the woman was returning to sang Plains and DBO area now and we are not in a hurry fore them, the guidelines stated. It also said that an ill protection for all people, the president said. her in-laws' place in Rajgarh along with her two minor to discuss that with the Chinese. Let the disengagement person should be placed in a room or area where they Referring to two members of the Military Nursing sons from her parental house in Dessa. The two other in- first take place and then we can talk about de-escalation are isolated from others. "Provide a mask/face cover till there also, sources said. Service, who tested COVID-19 positive while dealing jured persons were Bihari Lal, 66 and Deepak Singh, 32, such time he/she is examined by a doctor. Immediately in- with patients but recovered soon and resumed duty both resident of Gai of Dessa area in Doda. All four in- form the nearest medical facility (hospital/clinic) or call jured have been admitted in the Ramban district hospital. On Sunday, India and China held Corps Commander- with renewed vigour, he thanked the nursing frater- the state or district helpline," the guidelines said. A risk as- level talks at Moldo on the Chinese side of LAC to dis- sessment will be undertaken by the designated public nity for their dedication during the pandemic. J&K reports 590 new positive cases, cuss disengagement. health authority (district Rapid Response Team /treating Sharing their experience of helping COVID-19 physician) and accordingly further action be initiated re- patients, each nurse offered her own narrative but 14032 recovered so far The Chinese had earlier agreed for complete disen- garding management of case, his/her contacts and need all of them seemed unanimous in their opinion that cases recovered today) cases and 28 deaths; Ganderbal gagement at Galwan valley, PP-15, Hot Springs and for disinfection, they said. Disinfection of the premises to the patients suffer severe mental stress due to has 490 positive cases (including 56 cases reported today) Gogra along with Finger area near Pangong Tso lake. be taken up if the person is found positive, the document wrong impressions about the disease and this needs with 186 active positive cases and 297 recoveries (includ- said. The practice of Yogic Kriya(s) may be avoided for to be addressed medically and through counselling. ing 25 case recovered today) and 07 deaths; Kulgam has However, China stopped honouring their commitment the time being and even if it is to be practised essentially, after initial disengagement in Finger area and is now The president heard them and complimented 1523 positive cases (including 11 cases reported today) it may be done in open spaces, the guidelines said. They with 184 Active Positive and 1310 recoveries (including 52 wanting to build an observation post at Finger 5. This also called for staggering class session times and allowing them for their exemplary services. He also conveyed has been rejected by India which has clearly stated that it best wishes to the entire nursing community on cases recovered today) and 29 deaths and Pulwama re- minimum of 15-30 minutes between classes to avoid ported 1614 positive cases (including 14 cases reported to- will have to disengage completely and restore the status Raksha Bandhan. overlap between members arriving and leaving. day) with 760 active positive cases and 832 recovered quoted existing in April/May 2020.Few bandhs, stone-pelt- Those who met and conveyed greetings to the (including 8 cases recovered today) and 22 deaths. ing incidents since abrogation of Article 370 last year: Officials India's COVID-19 tally crosses 18-lakh president included representatives of the Trained leaders also came to the fore during last year, officials Nurses’ Association of India, the Military Nursing Similarly, Jammu has 1259 positive cases (including said, adding that it left the public at large disgruntled. mark Large gatherings at funerals of local militants came to Service and the President’s Estate Clinic, the 72 cases reported today) with 594 active positive cases the Indian Council of Medical Research. an abrupt halt after the government changed the norms Rashtrapati Bhavan statement said. (AGENCIES) and 644 recoveries (including 21 cases recovered today) The total coronavirus cases surged to 18,03,695, while and did not identify the killed militants, the officials said, and 21 deaths; Udhampur has 555 positive cases (includ- the death toll due to COVID-19 climbed to 38,135 with Islamic State attack on Afghan prison, adding that in some cases, the terrorists were identified ing 14 cases reported today) with 192 active positive 771 people succumbing to the disease in a day, the data up- cases, 362 recovered (including 10 case recovered today) but the bodies were sent to unidentified graveyards, either killing 21, rages on at Baramulla or Ganderbal, and buried in the presence of dated at 8 am showed. tle continued Monday with sporadic gunfire still and 01 death; Samba has 446 positive cases (including 8 their family members. Giving the statistics of the declin- This is the fifth consecutive day that COVID-19 cases coming from the prison grounds, said Attaullah cases reported today) with 166 Active Positive and 279 ing trend of violence, the officials said there were 532 in- have increased by more than 50,000 in the country. In- Khogyani, a spokesman for the governor of recoveries (including 15 case recovered today) and 01 cidents of stone pelting in 2018, 389 in 2019 and 102 in dia's COVID-19 tally had crossed the 17-lakh mark on Nangarhar province. death; Rajouri has 720 positive cases (including 11cases Sunday. Some of the dead were prisoners, said Khogyani. reported today) with 414 active positive cases, 304 re- 2020. The incidents of stone pelting were down by 27 per cent in 2019 in comparison to 2018 and 73 per cent in According to the ICMR, a cumulative total of As well as civilians, prison guards and Afghan secu- covered (including 23 cases recovered today) and 02 2,02,02,858 samples have been tested up to August 2 rity personnel. deaths; Kathua has 547 positive cases (including 12 cases 2020. As many as 2,268 stone pelters were arrested in 2018, 1,127 in 2019 and 1,152 in 2020. A total of 583 mil- with 3,81,027 samples being tested on Sunday. The prison assault struck Jalalabad, Nangarhar’s reported today) with 177 Active positive, 369 recovered Of the 771 fresh deaths reported, 260 are from Maha- provincial capital some 115 kilometers (70 miles) (including 09 cases recovered today) and 01 death; itants were arrested under the Unlawful Activities Preven- tion Act (UAPA) in 2018, 849 in 2019 and 444 in 2020, rashtra, 98 from Tamil Nadu, 84 from Karnataka, 67 east of the capital, Kabul. Kishtwar has 155 positive cases (including 08 cases re- from Andhra Pradesh, 53 from Uttar Pradesh, 49 from The Islamic State group’s affiliate in Afghanistan, the statistics said. Fifty-eight Hurriyat leaders were also ported today) with 75 active positive cases and 80 recov- West Bengal, 22 from Gujarat, 20 from Bihar, 18 from known as IS in Khorasan province, claimed respon- detained in 2018, 70 in 2019 and six in 2020, while 29 ered; Ramban has 574 positive cases (including 24 cases Punjab, 15 from Delhi, 13 from Rajasthan, 10 each from sibility for the attack. The affiliate is headquartered reported today) with 132 active positive, 441 recoveries activists of the banned Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) were de- Telangana, Madhya Pradesh and Odisha, and eight from in Nangarhar province. (including 54 cases reported today) and 01 death; Reasi tained in 2019 and eight in 2020. The security cover, by Jammu and Kashmir. The motive of the attack wasn’t immediately has 170 positive cases (including 07 cases reported to- way of residential guards, personal security officers Five fatalities each have been reported from Haryana, clear. However, some prisoners have escaped dur- day) with 111 active positive and 59 recovered; Poonch (PSOs) and vehicles, has also been taken away from all Goa and Jharkhand, four each from Assam and Tripura, ing the fighting, said another provincial official, who has 234 positive cases with 89 active positive, 144 recov- separatist leaders since 2019. Action was taken against JeI three each from Uttarakhand and Chhattisgarh, one each spoke on condition of anonymity because he was eries (including 01 case recovered today) and 01 death and JKLF activists which included registration of 51 from Chandigarh, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, not authorized to speak to journalists. while Doda has 292 positive cases (including 01 case re- cases and arrest of 117 JeI activists, of which, 29 were de- The prison houses about 1,500 inmates, of which ported today) with 90 active positive cases, 200 recover- tained under the Public Safety Act. A total of 82 bank ac- Puducherry, Manipur and Kerala. several hundred are believed to belong to the ies (including 27 recoveries today)and 02 deaths. counts involving Rs 70,44,073 were frozen and 19 prem- Of the total 38,135 deaths, Maharashtra has reported Islamic State group affiliate in Afghanistan. ises housing JeI offices were raided during the course of the maximum at 15,576 followed by 4,132 in Tamil Nadu, The attack comes a day after the Afghan intelli- According to the bulletin, of the total 22006 positive investigation, it said. Besides the house of separatist 4,004 in Delhi, 2,496 in Karnataka, 2,486 in Gujarat, gence agency said a senior Islamic State group com- cases in J&K 4545 have been reported as travelers while leader Asiya Andrabi was attached in a UAPA case, with 1,730 in Uttar Pradesh, 1,678 in West Bengal, 1,474 in mander was killed by Afghan special forces near 17461 as others. security agencies regularly monitoring and taking re- Andhra Pradesh and 886 in Madhya Pradesh. Jalalabad. quired action against terror funding and other cases per- So far, 703 people have died of COVID-19 in Rajasthan, While the Islamic State group has seen its so- The Bulletin said that the breakup represents districts taining to separatists. As many as 173 cases registered 540 in Telangana, 433 in Haryana, 423 in Punjab, 396 called caliphate stretching across Iraq and Syria from which the patients have been traced or are ordinar- under UAPA have been charge sheeted in courts in 2019 in Jammu and Kashmir, 329 in Bihar, 197 in Odisha, 118 eliminated after a yearslong campaign, the group ily residing. (140 cases) and 2020 (33 cases), according to the offi- in Jharkhand, 105 in Assam, 86 in Uttarakhand, 82 in has continued fighting in Afghanistan. The extrem- cial estimate. Kerala. ists also have battled the Taliban in the country, The bulletin has informed the people that, the best way Govt issues guidelines for reopening of gyms, yoga insti- Chhattisgarh has registered 58 deaths, Goa 53, whom the U.S. Overthrew following the 2001 to protect themselves from COVID-19 is by maintaining Puducherry 52, Tripura 27, Chandigarh 19, Himachal American-led invasion after the Sept. 11 attacks. tutes physical distance of at least 2 metre from others, fre- Pradesh 14, Andaman and Nicobar Islands eight deaths, The Taliban’s political spokesman, Suhail quently cleaning hands with an alcohol based hand san- pools (wherever applicable) shall remain closed," the Ladakh and Manipur seven each, Meghalaya and Naga- Shaheen, told The Associated Press that his group document said. The guidelines lays down the processes land five each, Arunachal Pradesh three, Dadra and Na- was not involved in the Jalalabad attack. The U.S. itizer or washing them with soap and water and following good respiratory etiquette and hygiene. and premises redesigning, including proper placement of gar Haveli and Daman and Diu two and Sikkim one. Struck a peace deal with the Taliban in February. A equipments. Yoga institutes and gymnasiums have been The health ministry stressed that more than 70 per second, crucial round of negotiations between the As a measure for social distancing in public places and asked to plan the floor area based on four metres squared cent of the deaths occurred due to comorbidities. Taliban and the political leadership in Kabul has yet per person. Persons above 65 years of age, persons with to start. Still, Washington and NATO already have workplaces wearing a face cover is compulsory. "Our figures are being reconciled with the Indian comorbidities, pregnant women and children below the Council of Medical Research," the ministry said, adding begun withdrawing troops in line with the deal. age of 10 years are advised not to use gyms in closed “We have a cease-fire and are not involved in any The bulletin again explained that early detection of that state-wise distribution of figures is subject to fur- COVID-19 can prevent the spread of disease so we need to spaces, the guidelines said. For the first time since the ther verification and reconciliation. of these attacks anywhere in the country,” he said. coronavirus lockdown came into force on March 25, the The Taliban declared a three-day cease-fire start- be responsible for the well-being of ourselves and every- one around us. “Not disclosing symptoms could put life of government has allowed opening of yoga institutes and ing Friday for the major Muslim holiday of Eid al- gymnasiums from August 5 as part of the ''Unlock 3'' NEWS 3 Daily Jammu, Tuesday Aug 04, 2020 World Sanskrit Day celebrated Chef Vikas Khanna to help India's street with plantation drive vendors impacted by COVID-19 pandemic NEW YORK, AU- life. GUST 3: Michelin-star “Street vendors have Sanskrit unifies Bharat, promote it: Vibodh chef Vikas Khanna, who been among the most im- will soon reach the mile- portant thread of society stone of having distrib- and provide food to mil- uted 25 million meals lions of daily labourers. across India amid COVID- They have uplifted each 19, is now aiming to pro- other through the years. vide essential rations and That is the power of street supplies to 10 million vendors. My next mission street vendors and their is to help these street ven- families facing hardships dors,” he said. due to the coronavirus “It is important to stay pandemic. positive in these difficult The 48-year-old world- times but it also good to renowned chef and author help out right now. This is the true moment where has coordinated a massive individual strength is dis- food distribution drive played. We are all holding from his home in Manhat- nered with and supported Assam (especially the re- hands and we can actually tan since the coronavirus Khanna in his ‘Feed India’ mote ones). But I pledge 2 make this work. It is time pandemic gripped India, initiative. million+ meals in the af- for the country to come to- unleashing economic Khanna will soon touch fected areas. We will do gether,” he said. hardships for millions as a the landmark of having best to our ability,” Khanna emphasised nationwide lockdown was distributed 25 million Khanna had tweeted. that criticising govern- implemented in March. meals across India amid The world-renowned ments or foundations for “We are securing ration the pandemic and says he chef said he was particu- their response to the crisis and are planning about 10 will dedicate this mile- larly moved by the plight “is an absolutely wrong million meals around the stone to India's legendary of the millions of street way to look at it right now country for street vendors, artist Lata Mangeshkar, vendors across India, because these are very un- who actually hold the true with whom he shares a whose source of income predictable circum- JAMMU RISING Sangeet Raina, Unaid mote Sanskrit Language Dr.Guru Parsad, Vijay heritage of Indian food in special bond. and livelihood has been stances. Nobody knows JAMMU, AUG 03 Hussain, Wali and highlighted the Seth, Rajeev Sharma, their hands,” Khanna said. how to deal with it”. He recalls that his severely impacted due to Mohammed, Kamal importance of the Naresh Shastri, Pt Munish He has distributed ra- “These crises are not JAMMU, Aug 3: Sanskrit mother listened to the pandemic and lock- Sharma. Sanskrit. He told that PM Sharma (Pujari Sukrala tions, meals and essential crises which can be man- Day is celebrated every Mangeshkar’s songs on down. Speaking on the occa- Narendra Modi also Devi), Jai Paul, Rajinder, supplies to innumerable aged by NGOs and govern- year on the Shravan the radio after working He is planning to dis- sion Vibodh Gupta urged acknowledges the impor- Nitish Sharma, Anurag orphanages, old-age ments alone. The crisis is Purnima which was on long arduous hours run- tribute 10 million meals August 3 this year. The people to observe Sanskrit tance of Sanskrit and wel- Kesar, Pankaj Sharma, homes, leprosy centres, a testimony of the human ning and managing ban- and other essential items renowned Sanskrit day with full zeal and come Raffle to India by Umesh Paudal, Rohit widow ashrams, Mum- grit. At this time of severe quets in Amritsar. for the street vendors that Scholars and the President enthusiasm. He said that tweeting in Sanskrit. Sharma, Harish Sharma, bai’s famed Dabbawalas, crisis, we need individuals Khanna is simultane- will last for at least three of Shri Kailakh Jyotish without Sanskrit language Industrialist Sunil Kamal Dubey, Vicky boatmen and craftsmen in who can share a little from ously working on provid- months and has short- Avim Vedic Sansthan India is incomplete and Sharma at Patoli, Ankush Sharma at Trikuta Nagar Varanasi as well as to mi- what they have,” he said. ing two million meals, listed 20 cities for the dis- Trust, Rohit Shastri urged the root of India is in the Shastri at BasoHli, Arun respectively. grant workers and hun- “The street vendors are food, clothes, essential tribution drive. people to celebrate Sanskrit language. Goswami at Bhalawar, Vibodh appealed to peo- dreds of thousands of peo- hopeful that once restric- supplies like mosquito re- Khanna hopes that more Sanskrit day by planting "Therefore we must Ashok shastri( President ple to make Sanskrit lan- ple in need across more tions are lifted and the cri- pellents, candles and people and companies will trees. learn to read and write in of the Akhnur brahman at guage as a daily mean of than 125 Indian cities with sis is over, their busi- matches to people in join his efforts to help the Former MLC and BJP Sanskrit", he added. Akhnur), Rampal Shastri communication and to opt the help of The National nesses can resume. They flood-ravaged areas of Bi- street vendors, who he J&K General Secretary Vibodh strongly assert- and Sanjay Shastri at Ram Sanskrit language in their Disaster Response Force. are just hanging by a har and Assam, particu- says are an intrinsic part Vibodh Gupta appreciated ed that the Sanskrit lan- nagar, Pandit Deepu studies so that the coming Nearly 50 leading thread. The pandemic is larly in the remote areas. of India’s food culture and the efforts of Mahant guage unifies India and Shastri and Pandit generation will knows the brands as well as public an unprecedented crisis “There are a lot of chal- feed daily wage workers, Rohit Shastri and planted we all should promote it. Kuldeep at Udhampur good things present in our and private organisations and it is far from over. But lenges to support relief in besides attracting food we cannot give up,” trees at Dasal. He was Mahant Rohit Shastri Jaganu, Ajay Bharti, Bunty ancient books like Vedas, and individuals have part- Khanna said. joined by Sarpanch Kewal, also urged people to pro- Sharma, Bushan Shastri, Upanishads etc. flooded areas of Bihar & lovers from all walks of Statement of Dr Abdullah is full of Telecom Sector Celebrates 25 contradictions, old mindset: Brig Years of Mobile Telephony JAMMU RISING Minister of West Bengal and on the other JAMMU, AUG 03 side was Communications Minister in Delhi. JAMMU RISING with India. presenting the KPs with three JAMMU, Aug 3: Commemorating the 25th Today, with approx. 958 million active wire- JAMMU, AUG 03 Since then Kashmiri leadership choices- Ralive, TsalivyaGalive anniversary of the first mobile call made in less subscribers, India is the world's second- suffers from a misconception that (convert, leave or perish). JAMMU, Aug 3: Dr Farooq India, Department of Telecommunications largest telecom market, contributing only Kashmir is Jammu & Threatening slogans like- Abdullah is back to his style of (DoT) and COAI, through IMC Studio, immensely to the country's socio-economic Kashmir and they are the sole rep- "Kashmir Mein Agar Rahna hai, politics stated Brig Veteran Anil organized a special online event "Desh Ki development and playing a critical role in Gupta, Spokesperson of Bharatiya resentative of J&K which is evi- Allah-ho-Akbar Kahna Hai," Digital Udaan" Friday, 31 July. On the occa- running the economy digitally during the Janata Party, while commenting dent from the statement of Farooq (Wanting to live in Kashmir will sion, Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, pandemic. on his talk during a webinar held when he says that "decision on have to convert to Islam) "Islam congratulated and appreciated the contribu- While delivering the opening remarks at on Sunday, 2 August. abrogation was taken without hamara maqsad hai, Quran hama- tion by the Department of the event, Lt Gen Dr. SP Kochhar, Director The most of the statements consulting any one from J&K." ra dastur hai, jihad hamara Rasta Telecommunications, telecom companies, General, COAI, said, "During the last 25 made by Dr Farooq Abdullah Referring to his statement hai," (Islam is our objective, and COAI in the telecom sector via a written years, technological progress, innovation were contradictory. Like other regarding release of Azhar Q'uran is our constitution, Jehad letter. The letter mentions, Digital Mobility as and market dynamics have had a profound members of the Gupkar Gang in Masood, Brig Gupta said, "It is is our way of life), "Kashir bana- an enabler of multiple other kinds of mobili- impact on the industry and contributed to order to cover their own follies, he very easy to criticise in hindsight. won Pakistan, Batawvaraie, ty - social, economic, and informational. The the accelerated liberalization of the sector. also resorted to liberal BJP bash- If Farooq disagreed with the Batneiwsaan," (We will turn companies active in the ecosystem of digital There are many sectors doing good work in ing. But no amount of BJP bashing Prime Minister why didn't he Kashmir into Pakistan alongwith connectivity have done yeoman service to their fields but without telecom linkages, will draw them closer to resign? Similar was the case when Kashmiri Pandit women, but the poor and underprivileged by ensuring they would be isolated specks. Telecom estranged Kashmiris who are in autonomy report was rejected. He without their men folk" were connectivity reaches them. interconnects and helps societies to be con- no mood to pardon him and his always preferred "Kursi" over the being shouted when Farooq was The online event witnessed the key mes- nected. It is like the nervous system of the son for the miseries brought upon "Nation", his lust for power has the CM. His administration rather sages from Ravi Shankar Prasad, Minister for human body. Taking inspiration from this them due to their lust for power, claims. become a folklore in Kashmir than assuring or protecting the Communications, Electronics & Information memorable journey, the industry is commit- asserted Brig Gupta. Farooq's father as leader of the now." Kashmiri Pandits chose to remain Technology and Law & Justice; Dr. RS ted to working towards creating a truly Firstly, contention that the state only political party at that time Farooq very conveniently tried a silent spectator. Inaction quite Sharma, IAS, Chairman, TRAI; Anshu world-class digital ecosystem of the future had a special status is totally false. was also keen to join India not for to shift the onus of exodus of often means collusion or collabo- Prakash, Secretary (T) & Chairman, DCC; with the help of our all stakeholders, espe- The state enjoyed certain special the reasons stated by Farooq but Kashmiri Pundits on the night of ration, rued Brig Gupta. Sunil Bharti Mittal, Chairman, Bharti Airtel; cially the government." provisions as enshrined in for selfish reason to eliminate 19th January 1990 on Governor Kashmiri leaders like Farooq Mukesh Ambani, Chairman, Reliance The event witnessed a special program Articles 370 and 35A and to term competition to his leadership Jagmohan as if the later possessed and his ilk are fixated with a mind Industries Ltd; BK Modi, Chairman, Spice with India's top telecom leaders Sunil Bharti it as special status is misrepresen- from more popular Muslim lead- a magic wand since he reached set of being the "ruling class." Group and Lt Gen Dr. SP Kochhar, Director Mittal, Chairman, Bharti Enterprises, ukesh tation of the Constitution. There is ers of the region who favoured Kashmir the same day. They are unable to accept the fact General, COAI. Indian Mobile telephony is Ambani, Chairman, Reliance Industries no doubt that J&K is Muslim- Pakistan, stated Brig Gupta. It was under the watch of of being equal citizens. Their 25 years young and is raring to provide Ltd. In a panel discussion titled majority and the benevolent ruler Sheikh Abdullah later began to Farooq that the streets of Kashmir demand for restoration of status users, the latest technology, that will not only "Connectivity Beyond telecom" during the of the princely state of Jammu & use the Kashmiri identity as a bar- were reverberating with blood quo is not only regressive but revolutionize the way people communicate, online event Industry leaders like Dr. Kashmir Maharaja Hari Singh gaining chip to gain more curdling shouts and shrieks, against the national interest. but also contribute to the economic growth Anand Agarwal, Group CEO, STL; Sanjay decided to join secular India autonomous power for him much threatening Kashmiri Pundits to "Status quo suits only a few and development of the nation. On July 31, Malik, Senior Vice President and Head of India Market, Nokia, Anku Jain, MD, because he was convinced that it to the annoyance of people of leave or face the dire conse- families and not the majority. 1995, the first mobile call was made between MediaTek India, Rajesh Nambiar, was the best option in the interest Jammu & Ladakh who favoured quences. Announcements were Majority wants to live for today Writer's Building in Kolkata and Sanchar Chairman & President, Ciena India, pre- of his subjects and not but Farooq complete integration of the state being made from the mosques and build a tomorrow," asserted Bhavan in Delhi, at the one end was the Chief sented their views during the session. 4 Daily Jammu Rising NEWS Jammu, Tuesday Aug 04, 2020 Trump Jr believes Indian-Americans John Hume who worked to end N will come to his dad's rescue Ireland violence dies at 83 WASHINGTON, Aug 3 Trump's re-election. LONDON, Aug 3 be as great as our dreams victory for either, but on He ultimately relented (Agencies): US President “My opinions are not (Agencies): Politician allow.” the basis of agreement and became pivotal in Donald Trump has a key the Trump campaign's John Hume, who won Born January 18, 1937, and a partnership peacemaking efforts. Nobel Peace Prize for advantage in the battle- talking points - but purely in Northern Ireland's sec- between both. The real Hume had envisioned a work to end violence in ond city — Londonderry division of Ireland is not broad agenda for the dis- ground states that could my findings and views, his native Northern to British Unionists, a line drawn on the map, cussions, arguing they re-elect him in November, which I truly believe will Ireland, has died, his Derry to Irish nationalists but in the minds and must be driven by close his eldest son Donald be the outcome of the family said Monday. — Hume trained for the hearts of its people.” cooperation between the Trump Jr has said, citing presidency on November He was 83 and has suf- priesthood before becom- While both Hume and British and Irish govern- an op-ed which claims 3rd, 2020-Trump fered from ill health for a ing a fixture on the politi- Trimble credited the peo- ments. that 50 per cent of Indian- Victory,” he asserted. number of years. cal landscape. ple of Northern Ireland The process was over- American voters in these Referring to his survey, The Catholic leader of An advocate of nonvio- and the Irish Republic for seen by neutral figures states are moving away Mason wrote in the op-ed the moderate Social lence, he fought for equal approving a referendum like US mediator George from the opposition that Trump's support Democratic and Labour rights in what was then a that led to power sharing, Mitchell, with the deci- Democratic Party towards among Indian-Americans Party, Hume was seen as Protestant-ruled state, it was Hume's diplomacy sions overwhelmingly his father. is the result of at least a the principal architect of but he condemned the that offered the impetus ratified by public referen- Seeking re-election for year of aggressive out- Northern Ireland's 1998 Irish Republican Army to the peace process that dums in both parts of his second consecutive reach on the part of the peace agreement. because of his certainty led to the 1998 Good Ireland. term, Trump, 74, is pitted president and his cam- He shared the prize that no injustice was Friday accord. “Without John Hume against Democratic presi- the Trump Victory states and could very well paign to bolster the his- Finance Committee, told end up helping to secure with the Protestant leader worth a human life. Hume won the break- there would not have dential nominee Joe toric relationship between of the Ulster Unionist Though he advocated through in Belfast's polit- been a peace process," Biden, 77, in the PTI after the tweet by the president's reelec- the United States and Trump Jr. tion,” Mason said. Party, David Trimble, for for a united Ireland, ical landscape in 1993 by Mitchell said at the time November 3 presidential India, and to reach out to their efforts to end the Hume believed change courting Gerry Adams, the prize was announced. elections. Most of the “As the co-chairman of In response to a ques- the Indian-American the Trump Victory Indian tion, Mason said that the sectarian violence that could not come to the head of Sinn Fein, the ”Without David Trimble opinion polls show that communities within the plagued the region for Northern Ireland without political wing of the Irish there would not have Biden is several points American Finance Democrats have dis- US on a more personal Committee, I have seen cussed similar findings at three decades and left the consent of its Republican Army, in been a peace agreement." ahead of Trump. level. more than 3,500 people Protestant majority. He hopes of securing an IRA Tributes poured in Trump Jr, who is lead- firsthand the results of their town hall, attended In September, nearly grassroots polling efforts by heavy weights like for- dead. also realized that better cease-fire. after's Hume's death was ing his father's 2020 re- 50,000 Indian-Americans “I want to see Ireland as relations needed to be That dialogue bur- announced, from former election campaign, played of Indian-American com- mer US ambassador to attended a packed rally in munities in each of these India Richard Verma, an example to men and forged between Northern nished Adams' interna- Prime Minister Tony a key role in the outreach Houston co-headlined by women everywhere of Ireland and the Republic tional credibility and led Blair, Chief European to the Indian-American states,” Mason wrote in Biden Unity Task Force President Trump and his op-ed. Economic Policy Advisor what can be achieved by of Ireland and between to two IRA cease-fires in Brexit negotiator Michel community in 2016, Indian Prime Minister living for ideals, rather London and Dublin. 1994 and 1997. Like most Barnier, and Irish Prime which he has continued “Come November 3, Sonal Shah, former US Narendra Modi. 2020, Trump could find Surgeon General Vivek than fighting for them, He championed the Protestant politicians at Minister Micheal Martin. during the last three-and- Dubbed 'Howdy Modi!', and by viewing each and notion of extending self- the time, Trimble had "It is impossible to a-half years. himself the recipient of Murthy and Center for the event represented the tens of thousands of votes the American Progress every person as worthy of government to Northern opposed efforts to share properly express the scale “A Key Advantage in largest rally ever held respect and honor,” he Ireland with power power with Catholics as and significance of John from Indian-American Action Fund CEO Neera Battleground States with a foreign leader in said in 1998. divided among the likely to jeopardize Hume's life," Martin said communities across the Tanden. Could Secure 2020 for the US, he wrote. “I want to see an groups forming it. Northern Ireland's union in a tweet. US, and in particular, in “Some Indian-American Trump,” he tweeted on “In my own conversa- Ireland of partnership “Ireland is not a roman- with Britain. “He was one of the tow- the battleground states, leaders who were part of Sunday, along with an tions with colleagues and where we wage war on tic dream; it is not a flag; He at first refused to ering figures of Irish pub- including Florida, the Trump campaign in op-ed written by an with friends, and in my want and poverty, where it is 4.5 million people speak directly with lic life of the last century. Virginia, Michigan, and 2016, are threatened by ardent Trump supporter research team's findings, we reach out to the mar- divided into two power- Adams, insisting that IRA His vision and tenacity Pennsylvania, that Trump the attention the commu- Al Mason in the latest one trend becomes over- ginalised and dispos- ful traditions,? he said. commanders needed to saved this country. We needs most to secure his nity is giving to my find- issue of American whelmingly clear: Indian- sessed, where we build “The solution will be prove they were willing owe him and his wife Pat Greatness news website. reelection,” Mason said. ings. They fear their Americans, perhaps for together a future that can found not on the basis of to abandon violence. so much.” According to the article, “Quite simply, the importance seems to have the first time ever, feel Trump, a Republican, results show that as many been lost. But they have both acknowledged and could find himself the as 50 per cent of potential nothing to fear - as I am respected by the presi- recipient of tens of thou- Indian-American voters, not the leader of the dent of the US. sands of Indian-American the vast majority of whom Indian-American commu- “The president's historic India Sri lanka express commitment votes across the United traditionally have voted nity, nor am I represent- support of the US-India States. Democrats in presidential ing the community in any relationship and the “I have stirred the pot elections, will defect from manner, form or shape,” Trump campaign's sus- with my findings - and the Democratic Party and Mason said. tained outreach to Indian- to enhance bilateral defence ties the air bubbles of appreci- vote for President Mason said he is help- Americans at home has ation by the Trump sup- Trump,” he said. ing to bring all the Indian- resulted in increased sup- COLOMBO, Aug 3 between the armed forces Lucknow, India in February Meanwhile, Sri Lanka’s porters and fear of the “This mass defection American leaders and port and rising popularity (Agencies): India and Sri of the two countries. 2020," the statement said. Defence Secretary Major Democrats are floating could add tens of thou- groups of Trump sup- among potential Indian- Lanka have expressed their "It was noted that India India expressed gratitude General (Retd) Kamal commitment to further and Sri Lanka enjoy a for the excellent cooperation Gunaratne has said that his- around,” Mason, one of sands of new Trump vot- porters under one American voters,” Mason strengthen the bilateral strong and growing by Sri Lanka Navy and Sri torical relationship between the honorary co-chairs of ers in key battleground umbrella in support of added. defence ties and jointly face defence relationship pil- Lanka Ports Authority in the China and Sri Lanka had the security challenges and lared on extensive coopera- repatriation of Indian been growing on the mutu- concerns to ensure stability tion in capacity building, nationals from Sri Lanka in al trust built on pillars of in the region. such as through training, June 2020 when INS political, economic, cultural, Colombo Port workers end strike against The new Defence Adviser and other close linkages. Jalashwa undertook a visit educational and most to the High Commission of More than 50 per cent of all to the island nation. importantly in defence over India Captain (Indian foreign military training "The smooth conduct of the years. Navy) Vikas Sood has had slots in India are allocated this operation is a testimony Delivering the keynote interactions with the lead- to Sri Lankan defence per- to extremely close ties address as the Chief Guest proposed deal with India ership of Sri Lanka’s sonnel," the High between Indian and Sri at the inaugural ceremony Colombo, Aug 3 (Agencies): Rajapaksa at the Carlton House in Rajapaksa said at an election rally Ministry of Defence and Commission said. Lankan Armed Forces," the of the Chinese National Workers at the strategic Colombo Tangalle this morning regarding in Badulla Saturday that every time armed forces in the past "It was observed that com- statement said. Defence University (NDU) Port called off their strike on the relevant trade union action. The a patriotic leader is elected to the week, the Indian High monality of security con- It was also noted that in Alumni Association of Sri Sunday following a meeting with trade unions said they had decided highest office in the country, even- Commission in Colombo cerns and challenges as well line with the commitment of Lanka held recently, he Prime Minister Mahinda to suspend their protest as the talks tually, conspirators and extremists Rajapaksa, a day after they were successful, the Daily Mirror would emerge to sabotage their said. as the mutual resolve to the leadership of the two said, China has been a his- demanded a "written pledge" from reported. policies and vision. Captain Sood paid cour- address them for ensuring countries to cooperate in fac- torical ally of Sri Lanka the Sri Lankan President that the There report, however, did not Commenting on the strike tesy calls on Sri Lanka’s peace and security in our ing COVID 19 challenges, across a multitude of country's largest port's Eastern elaborate on what prompted the launched by the port workers, the Defence Secretary Maj Gen. shared region guide the India had extended essential avenues including Container Terminal would not be workers to end their strike. president said a group of people (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne on bilateral defence ties," the medical assistance to Sri Buddhism, trade, infra- handed over to India. Minister Wimal Weerawansa and had created a needless crisis. July 28, 2020, Acting Chief statement said on Saturday. Lanka in recent months. structure development and At least 23 trade unions launched former parliamentarian Udaya He said no matter what conspira- of Defence Staff and Regular high-level It was recalled that the global connectivity, the strike on Friday demanding the Gammanpila met the protesters on cies were launched, no one can sale of the Eastern Container Friday and sought an end to the intimidate him by such acts of sab- Commander of the Sri exchanges and visits, joint Indian Navy had gifted two Colombo Page reported. Terminal (ECT) to India be termi- strike. However, the attempt was otage, the Colombo Page reported. Lanka Army Lt Gen training and exercises, ship transportation pods for “Sri Lankans will never nated, and its operations are taken futile. The trade unions had staged a Shavendra Silva on July 27 visits and sports interactions transferring COVID 19 forget the great cooperation over by the Sri Lanka Ports As the protest continued, the protest earlier last month but sus- and Commander of the Sri are the key elements of this patients and four thermal extended by China during Authority. police on Saturday obtained a court pended it following assurances Lanka Navy Vice Admiral robust cooperation," it scanners to Sri Lanka Navy. our hard times which we The previous Sirisena govern- order preventing the protesters from Prime Minister Mahinda Nishantha Ulugetenne on added. "In the context of sharing had to undergo during the ment signed a "memorandum of from blocking access routes to the Rajapaksa. cooperation" (MOC) with India and port, the Colombo Gazette report- The workers launched the 'Black July 29. Both sides expressed satis- Sri Lanka’s valuable experi- recent past domestically Japan for a tripartite effort to devel- ed. Week' protest on July 23, alleging During these interactions, faction over several high- ence in effectively fighting and globally," the paper op the ECT which is located just The workers said on Saturday that the government had reneged a range of matters of mutu- level exchanges and interac- COVID, the recent partici- quoted Gunaratne as say- next to the USD 500 million that they will continue the strike on the pledge to make the ECT al interest in bilateral tions between the two coun- pation of Maj Gen HJS ing. Chinese-run Colombo until President Gotabaya operational as a Sri Lankan ven- defence cooperation was tries in the field of defence Gunawardena, Chief of He also expressed his International Container Terminal Rajapaksa met them and agreed to ture. They said that one of the solu- discussed. Strong commit- this year, despite the travel Staff of Sri Lanka Army in a gratitude to China and the (CICT). their demand that the ECT would tions offered at the earlier meeting ment to further strengthen restrictions in the wake of webinar organised by India Chinese National Defence Although the MOC was complet- not be privatised by giving it to with the prime minister was to ed last year, a formal agreement for India. install three newly-imported the defence relationship the COVID 19 pandemic. for various partner coun- University for providing the terminal's development is yet President Gotabaya Rajapaksa gantry cranes at the ECT, which is between the two countries "Besides several delega- tries including Bangladesh, professional expertise in to be signed and the trade unions has already appointed a five-mem- not being fulfilled due to the delib- was reiterated by partici- tion-level visits, Maj Gen Thailand and Myanmar to training the battle com- are pressing the government to ber committee to examine and erate delay in work. pants on both sides. (retired) Kamal Gunaratne share best practices fol- manders in planning out abandon the MOC and develop the report on the concerns regarding Earlier this month, the prime The interactions were along with Lt Gen lowed by Sri Lanka was counter strategies during terminal as a 100 per cent Sri the development of the Jaya minister told reporters that no final marked by traditional cor- Shavendra Silva, participat- appreciated," the statement the fight against the now- Lankan venture. Container Terminal (JCT) and ECT decision had been made yet to A special discussion was held of the Colombo Port. hand over the development of the diality and camaraderie ed in Def Expo 2020 at said. defunct LTTE. with Prime Minister Mahinda The president Gotabhaya ECT to India. SpaceX capsule with NASA astronauts makes splashdown in Gulf of Mexico WASHINGTON, Aug 3 (Agencies) : Washinton: prayed for this one." "We are entering a new era of human spaceflight, Atmospheric re-entry America's first crewed spaceship to fly to the A number of civilian boats swarmed the landing where NASA is no longer the purchaser, owner and The Crew Dragon capsule performed several pre- International Space Station in nearly a decade zone as a recovery ship sped to the scorched capsule operator of all the hardware," he told reporters. cisely choreographed sequences in order to return returned safely to Earth on Sunday, splashing down and hoisted it aboard with its crane. "This is really just the beginning: we are starting the home safely. in the Gulf of Mexico. The hatch opening was briefly delayed as a team journey of bringing people regularly to and from low First, it jettisoned its "trunk" that contains its power, The successful mission, carried out jointly by worked to stop a leak of rocket fuel vapour. Earth orbit, on to the Moon, and then ultimately on to heat and other systems, which burned up in the SpaceX and NASA, demonstrated that the United Around an hour after splashdown, the astronauts Mars," added Gwynne Shotwell, president of SpaceX. atmosphere. States has the capacity once more to send its astro- exited the capsule and headed for shore on a helicop- Space autonomy Endeavour then fired its thrusters to manoeuvre nauts to space and bring them back. ter. President Donald Trump -- who had travelled to itself into the proper orbit and trajectory for splash- The SpaceX Crew Dragon Endeavour splashed into They were reunited with their families in Houston, Florida for the capsule's launch two months ago -- down. the water off Pensacola, Florida at 2:48 pm (1848 where they walked off a plane -- in apparently good hailed its safe return. As it re-entered the atmosphere at a speed of GMT), trailed by its four main parachutes. physical shape and upbeat spirits -- at a military base. "Thank you to all!" he tweeted. "Great to have around 17,500 mph (28,000 kph), it experienced tem- It was the first water landing for a crewed US space- Addressing a socially distanced welcome ceremony NASA Astronauts return to Earth after very success- peratures of 3,500 degrees Fahrenheit (1900 degrees ship since the 1975 Apollo-Soyuz mission. in a hangar, Behnken praised the SpaceX team behind ful two month mission." Celsius). "It's truly our honour and privilege," said pilot the successful mission. The United States has had to rely on Russia for rides It deployed two sets of parachutes on its descent, Doug Hurley, who was joined on the mission by com- "We definitely are old dogs and like some of our old to space since the last Space Shuttle flew in 2011. bringing its speed down to a mere 15 mph as it hit the mander Bob Behnken. tricks... (but) as we go forward to further activities, The mission is also a huge win for Musk's SpaceX, Gulf of Mexico. "On behalf of the NASA and SpaceX teams, wel- whether it's in lower orbit, to the moon or beyond, we which was founded in only 2002 but has leap-frogged The Endeavour's return marks only the beginning come back to planet Earth and thanks for flying need to figure out the best way to share what NASA its way past Boeing, its main competitor in the com- for the Crew Dragon as SpaceX and NASA look SpaceX," replied SpaceX's Mike Heiman, to laughter knows with a contractor team and help them be as mercial space race. ahead to future missions. in the control room. successful as possible." The US has paid the two companies a total of about An endeavour will now undergo a six-week inspec- Said SpaceX founder Elon Musk after the astronauts NASA administrator Jim Bridenstine also hailed $7 billion for their "space taxi" contracts, though aero- tion to certify the vessel as worthy of future low-Earth were safely on land: "I'm not very religious but I collaboration with private companies. space giant Boeing's efforts have badly floundered. orbit missions. 5 Daily Jammu Rising NEWS Jammu, Tuesday Aug 04, 2020 Lata Mangeshkar wishes Modi Drug controller permits phase 2, 3 trials on Covishield vaccine candidate; on Raksha Bandhan, PM says Chandigarh PGI among 17 trial sites NEW DELHI, AU- The design says every her message is an ‘inspiration’ GUST 3: In less than a healthy human volunteer for month after the Serum Insti- the trial will be given two MUMBAI, AUGUST 3: Bandhan, this emotional tute applies to the Drug Con- doses — the second one at a On the festival of Raksha message from you has filled troller General of India for duration of four weeks. Bandhan, Lata Mangeshkar me with immense inspira- permission to conduct phase If the first is administered shared a special audio mes- tion and energy. With the 2 and 3 clinical trials of the today the second will be ad- sage with Prime Minister blessings of millions of Oxford University-Astra ministered at day 29. Narendra Modi, who said mothers and sisters our Zeneca vaccine candidate Then immunogenicity the wishes from the leg- country will reach greater Covishield, the apex regula- data will be assessed. The endary singer are a source of heights and achieve suc- tor has granted the permis- vaccine recently showed inspiration to him. cess,” Modi replied on the sion. promising results in phase 1 Praising Modi’s efforts as microblogging site. The permission was given trials in the UK and did not the prime minister, The PM also wished good on Sunday after Adar Poon- present any serious adverse Mangeshkar, 90, posted the health and long life for awala led Serum Institute administration of the vac- tute of Medical Sciences side effects. audio note accompanied by a Mangeshkar. satisfies certain require- cine to 1,600 people healthy (RMRIMS) in Patna, AIIMS It’s safety was determined video montage of her pic- tion, spoken so well for it, you can understand. If possi- The music veteran has of- ments the drug Controller adults across trials at 17 in Jodhpur, Nehru Hospital in phase 1 trials. Phase 2 and tures with the PM on Twit- that the citizens will never be ble, then on this day of rakhi, ten showered praise on sought earlier this week in sites. in Gorakhpur, Andhra Med- 3 trials are done on a larger ter on Monday. able to forget,” she said. promise us to take India Modi and hailed his work as the design of the proposal. Other sites include AIIMS ical College in Visakhapat- human population to see if The singer said she could- Mangeshkar said on Rak- ahead. Namaskar,” she the prime minister of the PGI in Chandigarh is in Delhi, ABJ Medical Col- nam and JSS Academy of the vaccine produces the re- n’t send rakhi to him be- sha Bandhan, she would added. country. among the trial sites listed in lege in Pune, Rajendra Higher Education and Re- quired protections against cause of the coronavirus want the prime minister to In his response to Last year, during his the study, which will involve Memorial Research Insti- search in Mysore. COVID-19 in humans. pandemic. promise that he would con- Mangeshkar’s message, the monthly radio address “I couldn’t send rakhi to- tinue to take the country for- PM said the singer’s mes- “Mann Ki Baat”, Modi had day, the reason for which the ward. sage has filled him with fresh described Mangeshkar as an entire world is aware of. “Today, millions of energy. elder sister and said the Bring your own yoga mats, says Health Narendra bhai, you have women in India won’t be “Lata didi, on this auspi- singer’s humility continues worked so hard for the na- able to tie you a rakhi. But cious occasion of Raksha to be an inspiration. Ministry as gyms open from August 5 NEW DELHI, AU- as feasible recorded music 10 years have been advised Spas, sauna, steam bath GUST 3: Ahead of the Au- and songs may be played not to use gyms in closed and swimming pool areas Kangana says she heard bullet-like sound gust 5 deadline for the open- during exercises and shout- spaces. will, however, remain closed ing of gyms under the next ing and laughter yoga exer- The guidelines also make for people. phase of COVID-19 unlock cise should not be allowed,” it clear that while users when On yogic kriyas, the advi- twice next to her room, alleges film mafia process, the government on the guidelines say mandating visiting gyms and yoga cen- sory said: “The practice of yo- said all gym owners will have a six feet distance between tres must wear face masks gic kriyas may be avoided for to check oxygen levels of users as well as between ex- and covers, the same should the time being. Even if it is to used same tactics to drive Sushant to suicide users before allowing them ercise equipment. be avoided during exercising be practiced essentially, it CHANDIGARH, AU- called my security in charge to exercise. The Guidelines on Preven- as they cause difficulty in may be done in open spaces.” GUST 3: The Himachal immediately... Let's see what Users with oxygen satura- tive Measures to Contain breathing. Regarding personal train- Pradesh Police have in- this was, and if this is re- tion below 95 per cent will Spread of COVID-19 in Yoga “Use of face covers and ing in yoga institutes and creased patrol around Kan- peated again. I have heard not be permitted to exercise Institutes Gymnasiums also masks is mandatory at all gymnasiums the Health gana Ranaut’s residence in the sound of a bullet and I and gyms must procure directs that every user must times within the premises. Ministry has mandated six- Manali as the actress feared think it was definitely a bullet, pulse oximetres to test every have four square metre area However, during yoga exer- feet distance between per- she could be allegedly tar- very intently fired twice, two client before letting them use to himself or herself during cise or exercising in gymna- sonal trainer and clients and geted by Bollywood film shots with a gap of about the equipment. exercising and the floor area siums, as far as possible only asked for sessions to be tai- mafia following her recent eight seconds. And it was In view of the nature of of the gym or a yoga studio a visor may be used. Use of lored to include only exer- outbursts over the death of right opposite my room. So it COVID-19 transmission should be arranged accord- mask (in particular N-95 cises that do not require actor Sushant Singh Rajput. seems like someone was be- through respiratory droplets, ingly. masks) during exercise may physical contact. Fitness cen- Though belonging to hind the boundary walls, Ministry of Health guidelines Yoga institutes and gym- cause difficulty in breathing,” tres will have to stock pulse Mandi district of Himachal, there's a jungle and a water on prevention of the disease nasiums in containment says the guidance. oximeters, thermal screen- Kangana lives along with her body there. in gyms and yoga studios has zones will remain closed for Fitness centres will also ing equipment and sanitiz- family at her bungalow “I think some local people prohibited the practice of public and only those outside have to create specific path- ers. Only asymptomatic per- around 2 km from Manali. may have been hired to come laughter yoga for the time be- containment zones will be al- ways for entering and exiting sons (including staff) be Her family had complained ples," he said. been provided to her as the near my place, you know, it ing and also said that yogic lowed to open up from Au- exercise areas within closed allowed in the premises. of hearing some gunshots Police officials said owners family hasn’t lodged a formal is not difficult to pay some- kriyas should be avoided gust 5 subject to compliance spaces using floor or wall Common exercise mats late on Friday night near the of nearby orchards were complaint," he said. one seven-eight thousand right now and group fitness with Ministry guidance. markings and ensure queues should be avoided and mem- house. questioned and they denied As per the police state- rupees here and assign them sessions should be arranged Persons above 65 years of with people maintaining six- bers should bring their own In a statement Kangana is- bursting crackers or firing ment, at around 9.45pm on something like this. To do online as far as possible. age, persons with co-mor- feet distance. The official exercise mats, which they sued on Saturday, she gunshots to keep bats away. Friday, the police station in this to make a statement on “In view of potential threat bidities, pregnant women guidance advises card and may take back with them, claimed that the incident was Amardeep Singh said they Manali received a call from the day I called out the Chief of spread of infection, as far and children below the age of contactless payment. said the Health Ministry. meant to intimidate her for didn't authenticate whether the house of Kangana Ra- Minister's son -- I don't think speaking up about Sushant the sound was from the barrel naut wherein they stated that it was a coincidence. People Rajput's death. of the gun. some loud noise was heard in are telling me that they will Heartening to be back from hospital; Kangana's father Kullu Superintendent of the vicinity. now make your life miser- Amardeep Singh Ranaut Police Gaurav Singh, how- In her statement, Kangana able in Mumbai. Well, I don't said the shots were heard in ever, maintained there was said: "I was in my bedroom. I have to be in Mumbai, they praying for Abhishek: Amitabh Bachchan nearby apple orchards. no evidence of firing at the heard a cracker-like sound at are doing it here also. Is there “They sounded like gun- spot. “We received a phone night. At first, I thought it open ‘goondagardi’ in this MUMBAI, AUGUST 3: had never imagined that I shots…. but could even be call about loud noise and must be a cracker. And then country? This is how Megastar Amitabh would be supine in their crackers to keep bats away subsequently patrolling was another shot happened, and I Sushant must have been Bachchan says he has im- midst to savour their angelic from the orchards that are stepped up in the area as a got a little alarmed since that frightened. But I will con- mense gratitude for the doc- presence, as they give us currently blooming with ap- precaution. No security has sounded like a gunshot. I tinue to ask questions." tors who provided him with hope, inspiration and the medical care for COVID-19 strength to fight. They are and feels overwhelmed to be quite quite remarkable. My Lok Sabha MP Karti free of the virus finally. gratitude shall never fail for ‘Sushant Singh Rajput searched Chidambaram Amitabh, on Sunday, them... feeling bad for Ab- tested negative for the novel hishek .. prayers he comes tests positive for coronavirus and was dis- home soon," he added. for ‘painless death’ on internet’ coronavirus charged from hospital. On Sunday, Abhishek Monday. vealed few things to the CHENNAI, AUGUST The 77-year-old actor was thanked well-wishers for Sushant searched for press. Sushant would search 3: Lok Sabha MP and son of admitted to Nanavati hospital their continued support and words like “painless death”, for articles and his name on senior Congress leader P along with son Abhishek after said he would remain under “schizophrenia” and “bipolar Google to find out what was Chidambaram, Karti, on testing positive for COVID- medical care. disorder” on Google, accord- being written about him. He Monday said he had tested 19 on July 11. Abhishek, 44, "I, unfortunately due to ing to Mumbai Police Com- would also search for ‘pain- positive for Covid-19. is still positive and will re- some comorbidities remain missioner Param Bir Singh. less death’, ‘schizophrenia’ "I have just tested positive main under medical care. COVID-19 positive and re- Rhea not missing, hasn’t and ‘bipolar disorder’”. for #Covid. My symptoms "It has been heartening to main in hospital. Again, got summons from Bihar During the press confer- are mild and as per medical be back from the Hospital af- thank you all for your contin- cops: Lawyer Commissioner ence, the Mumbai Police advice I am under home- ter the ‘mukti' from the coro- ued wishes and prayers for MUMBAI, AUGUST 3: Singh revealed these details Commissioner also said: “All quarantine. I would urge all navirus but a sour taste in the my family. Very humbled Late actor Sushant Singh Ra- while interacting with the bank statements from Janu- those who have recently mouth when Abhishek has to and indebted. I'll beat this jput, who was found hanging press on Monday. ary 2019 to June 2020 have been in contact with me to still be in the medical care," and come back healthier! at his Bandra residence on Sharing the information, been analysed. There were follow medical protocol," he Amitabh wrote in his blog. Promise," he wrote. celebrity photographer Viral around Rs 14.5 crore credit said in a tweet. The Con- The actor said doctors are Abhishek's wife, actor July 14, had googled several which gives "the hope of re- patent that can be used, de- words related to death and Bhayani posted on Insta- in the account.” The top cop gress leader represents tirelessly working towards Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, 46, gram: “Commissioner also mentioned that there is a Sivaganga Lok Sabha seg- battling the virus "each hour" pair." livered, executed to save lives and eight-year-old daughter mental disorder towards the "Assuring us each minute and conditions from the end, said Mumbai police on Param Bir Singh today re- fixed deposit of 4 crores too.” ment from Tamil Nadu. through consultation, shar- Aaradhya were discharged ing of information and expe- that ‘all shall be well' , when virus. from the hospital on Monday rience with their fraternity in fact they themselves strug- "When I had addressed after testing negative for VHP outlines its vision on ‘Ram Rajya’ from other parts of the world gle to find that confirmed them as 'angels in white' I COVID-19. NEW DELHI, AU- ment Ram temple con- nity to elevate himself to “The VHP shall, for this GUST 3: The Central struction. realise the Supreme purpose, act as a ‘bridge’ Adityanath visits Ayodhya to see working president of Elaborating on the con- Goal,” Kumar said. For between the government Vishva Hindu Parishad cept of ‘Ramatva’, Kumar this purpose, with the co- welfare schemes and the (VHP), Alok Kumar on said there was no poverty operation of VHP more beneficiaries,” Kumar ‘Bhoomi Pujan’ preparations Monday said the effort to and sickness in the reign than one lakh ‘Ekal said. LUCKNOW, AUGUST the senior officers. rebuild Ram Temple at of Lord Rama. Vidyalayas’ function in The VHP will also work 3: Uttar Pradesh Chief Min- Additional Chief Secretary Ayodhya is a campaign “The Ramatava will de- the country. to strengthen the tradi- ister Adityanath on Monday (Home) Awanish Kumar for the establishment of scend by establishing a It shall speed up the tional family system of visited Ayodhya to review Awasthi, Ayodhya District “Ramatva” in the whole harmonious society spread of education, san- “Bharat”, besides pro- preparations for Ram tem- Magistrate Anju Kumar Jha world for “Ram Rajya”. based on equality where skar, sanitation, organic moting social harmony. ple ‘Bhoomi Pujan’ by Prime and DIG Deepak Kumar also “This massive effort is every person will be agriculture and self-suf- Its other areas of focus Minister Narendra Modi on accompanied the CM during not only to build one treated with dignity.” ficient villages through will be development of August 5. his visit in which he also more Temple,” Kumar “Everyone would be as- the ‘Vidyalayas’. the cow and its progeny, The Chief Minister sought details of seating and said, adding that the sured with the food, The VHP’s thrust will cow-based products and reached Ayodhya in the af- other arrangements for the ideal of Ram Rajya could clothing and shelter be to speed up efforts for organic agriculture. ternoon and visited the Ram event, a senior official said be achieved by involve- along with education and better education, health It will work to make In- Janmabhoomi site where here. ment of all sections of so- gainful vocations. The and income generating dia self-reliant -- an echo the Bhoomi Pujan is to be CM had to visit Ayodhya ciety with a sense of mis- family values will be re- pursuit for Scheduled of the Prime Minister held. on Sunday but the plan had sion. spected and everybody Castes and Scheduled Narendra Modi’s call for He also visited Hanuman to be cancelled due to the VHP had led the move- would have the opportu- Tribes. “Aatma Nirbhar Bharat”. Garhi temple and was seen death of state minister giving various directions to Kamla Rani Varun. Jammu Rising 6 Jammu, Tuesday Aug 04, 2020 EDITORIAL Sri Lanka’s parliamentary elections will hold lessons ONE COUNTRY, ONE SYSTEM for India’s Election Commission ahead of Bihar polls S Y Quraishi the suspected constitutional cri- Like earlier elections, postal vot- the world have consistently jana Peramuna, cancelled their n the month since China fter successfully con- sis, the EC, considering the en- ing has been limited to public of- struggled in reining in fake news, campaigns, citing the sudden imposed the controversial taining the spread of tailing health risks due to the ficials assigned to electoral duty. hate speech and targeted politi- spike in the number of COVID- national security law in Hong ACOVID-19, Sri Lanka is pandemic, postponed the elec- This is contrary to the practice cal advertisements on online 19 patients. The decision has I set to hold parliamentary elec- tions to August 5. amongst several countries that platforms. For Sri Lanka, in par- earned them some brownie Kong — it claimed the legislation tions on August 5. The elections To prevent the upcoming elec- are holding elections during the ticular, the absence of campaign points with the voters. was necessary to end the months of will be held for 196 legislative tions becoming a public health pandemic. Even India, which of- finance laws would further exac- The poll outcome, coming in disruption caused by protests — the seats, along with 29 seats that are hazard, the EC has been holding fered the provision only to armed erbate the problem. Moreover, the backdrop of India-China ten- proportionally distributed be- mock elections. Additionally, the forces and senior citizens above due to the restricted contact with sions, will be closely watched in faultlines between the city and tween the political parties based Sri Lankan government has is- the age of 80 years, has allowed voters, political parties are likely New Delhi. During the presiden- Beijing have only deepened. The on their national vote share. sued health guidelines that in- people infected with COVID-19 to use their affiliations to private tial term of Mahinda Rajapaksa, elections to the city’s government In line with the 19th amend- clude limiting the number of or in home quarantine to avail media to float biased news with- Sri Lanka had grown closer to ment of the country’s constitu- people engaged in door-to-door this option in the Bihar elections. out any inhibition because of the China. Now, under President due in September have been post- tion, which mandated comple- campaigning to five people. Only The provision of an absentee EC’s inability to monitor the on- Gotabaya Rajapaksa, Colombo is poned, ostensibly due to the COVID tion of a minimum period of 300 participants are allowed to ballot ensures less crowding at line space. rethinking the East Container pandemic. However, given that sev- four-and-a-half years of the par- attend meetings — which can be polling centres, which in turn, re- The EC would also have to Terminal project since India has liamentary term to avoid arbi- increased to 500 if a party leader duces the risk of voters and elec- keep in check its expenses. It is kept Sri Lanka’s request on debt eral pro-democracy candidates were trary dissolutions by the presi- is attending it. All the partici- tion staff contracting the virus. In not a secret that every electoral freeze hanging. With China in- barred from contesting and other dent, President Gotabaya pants are to maintain one-metre addition, it would ensure maxi- management body is financially creasing its presence in the activists have been arrested for Rajapaksa dissolved parliament distance and judiciously use mum participation in polling. challenged, which would be fur- neighbourhood, India would and called for general elections hand sanitisers, masks and For instance, South Korea, with ther compounded with addi- want to forgo its unpopular mas- online posts, the justification wears as soon as this time period was gloves. This is, however, a wa- the help of postal voting and scat- tional responsibilities of stocking culine “big brother” attitude and thin. International opprobrium completed. Opposition parties tered-down version of the guide- tered voter timings, recorded its safety equipment and increased foster its position as a gentle against the decision, too, has inten- and civil society filed several peti- lines suggested by the Ministry highest voter turnout of 66.2 per polling staff and centres. Sri helping hand to Sri Lanka. tions in the supreme court of Health. The MoH guidelines cent in 28 years in its recent na- Lanka awaits an impending re- In the end, the elections in Sri sified. The US has imposed sanc- against his decision. The Court also called for a minimum num- tional elections. Similarly, cession. With limited funds at its Lanka would be of particular in- tions on China and the UK, rejected the petitions and the ber of people in polling booths Poland provided the option of in- disposal, the EC has to conduct a terest to Election Commission of Australia, Canada and Germany elections were scheduled to for with separate entry and exit person voting and postal voting fool-proof election. India, which is preparing itself April 25. But the pandemic points, providing PPE kits to in the presidential elections and For successfully managing the for Bihar Assembly polls and is have suspended extradition treaties forced Sri Lanka’s Election Com- election officers in polling booths witnessed a record voter turnout COVID-19 pandemic, the incum- drawing lessons from countries with Hong Kong. mission to postpone the elections in quarantine centres, and allow- (64.5 per cent) in the first round bent prime minister, Mahinda that have conducted elections On the face of it, it may appear that to June 20 — two weeks past the ing voters with fever to visit the since 1995. Rajapaksa, has a better chance in during the pandemic. So far, completion of three months, a polling stations towards the end Besides crowd control at vot- the parliamentary elections. A South Korea has been the tem- China has more to lose by ending the deadline provided in the Article of the voting process. ing centres, Sri Lanka’s EC is majority in parliament will help plate. Sri Lanka may provide “one country two systems”, under 70(5) of the constitution, which Though the EC has been in- faced with several implementa- President Gotabaya push some more insights. which Hong Kong was governed. It mandates that the newly elected creasingly wary of the pandemic tion problems. With the pan- through a constitutional amend- Quraishi is a former chief elec- parliament must meet within situation unfolding in the country, demic, the campaigning has ment to strengthen his powers. tion commissioner of India and is this status that has made it a hub three months of the proclama- it has chosen not to extend the shifted to online platforms. The brothers’ “commitment” to the author of An Undocumented for finance capital, international tion of dissolution by the presi- provision of postal voting to sec- Though it is a safer option, elec- public health was evident when Wonder — The Making of the technology giants and the service dent. Despite an uproar against tions vulnerable to COVID-19. tion management bodies across their party, the Sri Lanka Podu- Great Indian Election industry. Tech giants like Facebook and Google, for example, can oper- ate in Hong Kong, which has been PM-KISAN is not reaching all outside the “Great Firewall”. Under the new law, authorities can arrest farmer households as intended and extradite for trial and imprison- Bornali Bhandari , San- Data from the Delhi-NCR per cent of them continued to ity of food during the lock- against 48 per cent of non-re- ment to mainland China citizens of tanu Pramanik , Sonalde Coronavirus Telephone Sur- harvest rabi crops and pre- down, this figure was much cipients. However, these Hong Kong under vague charges Desai vey Round 3 (DCVTS-3) con- pared for the kharif season. higher for casual workers (24 households were somewhat ducted by the NCAER Na- Nearly 75 per cent of the culti- per cent) and business house- better off than the general ru- including “secession, subversion, The Pradhan Mantri Kisan tional Data Innovation Centre vators who usually hire holds (14 per cent). ral population even before re- Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) in mid-June provides some labourers for agricultural ac- In the months of April and ceiving PM-KISAN benefits. organisation and perpetration of is the first universal basic in- useful insights. tivities continued to do so. May, 21 per cent of 632 farm Thus, their relative immunity terrorist activities, and collusion come-type of scheme targeted The target geographical As a result, farmers were households received cash to the income shock may not towards landed farmers. It area for DCVTS is the Delhi- relatively immune to the eco- transfers through PM-KISAN. be solely due to PM-KISAN. with a foreign country or with exter- was introduced in December NCR. The DCVTS-3 included nomic impact of the lock- Among the recipients, around Two aspects of this scheme nal elements to endanger national 2018 to manage agricultural 52 per cent rural and 48 per down. About 32 per cent of two-thirds reported receiving present particular challenges. stress. Initially, the scheme cent urban households from them experienced large in- Rs 2,000 and about a fourth First, PM-KISAN is not reach- security”. However, the end of “one was targeted at small and Haryana, Delhi, Rajasthan come losses in the month of received Rs 4,000 in April ing all farmer households as country two systems” is of a piece medium landed farmers, but and Uttar Pradesh. The sur- May, which is much lower and May combined, possibly intended. Most of the farmers with the declining growth in vey offers a holistic perspec- compared to the proportion because family members en- in UP, Haryana and Ra- with Xi Jinping’s vision for China, gross value added of the agri- tive to understand the extent among casual wage workers gaged in agricultural activi- jasthan own land and should and the ideological shift his tenure cultural sector, it was ex- of income loss of farm house- (73 per cent) and business ties may be co-residing within be receiving benefits. But only tended to all farmers in May holds, their experience of households (70 per cent). a household. 21 per cent of the cultivators as head of the party-state has 2019. The Union budget had hardship and the role of PM- About 20 per cent of farm On the whole, when com- interviewed reported receiv- marked. China’s aggression in the allocated Rs 75,000 crore to KISAN in alleviating their households reported no re- pared to non-recipients of ing the benefit. The exclusion this scheme in 2020-21. suffering during April-June. duction in their income in PM-KISAN (including both is greater in UP than in Indo-Pacific vis a vis India as well as PM-KISAN is a useful vehi- Out of the 3,466 households May. farm and non-farm house- Haryana and Rajasthan. Sec- the ambitious strategic-economic cle to provide support to in the sample, 18 per cent re- The proportion of house- holds), these households ex- ond, this scheme is not pro- farmers during the lockdown ported cultivation as the pri- holds that had to borrow to hibited lower signs of eco- poor since recipients of PM- expansionism of the Belt and Road and it was included in the mary source of household in- meet their day-to-day con- nomic distress. About 35 per KISAN seemed to be better off Initiative, are part of the same pat- Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan come. sumption needs during the cent of rural PM-KISAN re- than the general rural popu- Package and on March 28 it The survey records a some- lockdown was relatively low cipients suffered income lation even before the lock- tern. was announced Rs 2,000 (out what lower level of economic for the farmers (34 per cent) losses to a large extent in down. Given this uncertainty Delhi has, as in the past, been reti- of Rs 6,000) would be front- distress among farmers than compared to casual wage comparison to more than half over the reach of PM-KISAN loaded to 8.7 crore farmers among other groups. While workers and business house- of the non-recipients. A little and its targeting, the rele- cent about commenting on the spe- between April-June. But, was farmers faced some logistical holds. While 7 per cent of more than a third of PM- vance of the scheme needs to cial status of Hong Kong and its this a useful way of relieving challenges in transporting farm households suffered KISAN recipients borrowed be carefully evaluated during distress during the lockdown? and selling their produce, 97 from occasional unavailabil- money during this period as this period. abrogation. Rajiv Kumar Chander, permanent representative to the UN, told the UNHRC that Delhi has been “keeping a close watch on Wash, spray, repeat: When danger lurks everywhere Leher Kala sure to all kinds of pathogens in the gym as well. However, in developments”. Given the historical he Central government is that much more. There’s so the unlikely event that health role that the Indian community has has issued guidelines much scary information about clubs open this month, the rules Tfor Phase 3 of its Covid how coronavirus droplets can will be very different. For one, played in Hong Kong’s modernisa- Unlockdown plan, and people survive for hours in the air just the thought of doing high in- tion, as well the significant Indian- employed in the hospitality in- which means the risks of tensity cardio with a mask on is dustry may reasonably hope to aerosol transmissions in a gym suffocating. I find I am unable to origin population and workers in the be back at work soon. Though would be very high. Knowing finish a brisk walk without feel- the details between the state this it seems unlikely if the gym ing severely constricted and service sector there, it might be time and central government still model can survive Covid, till a breathless with half my face cov- to consider a carefully calibrated need to be ironed out the plan is vaccine is found. ered.Data collected from areas of for Delhi hotels to reopen, a be- Having said that, working out Italy where the Covid lockdown engagement with the city’s new and ginning to what is bound to be a is a lifestyle and home workouts was severe suggests the average unfolding reality. With the heavy very challenging phase. The de- aren’t enough. Walking and run- weight of people residing in cline in occupancy in India’s ning around one’s colony is bet- containment zones has gone up hand of the Chinese state looming, luxury hotels has been reported ter than doing nothing but for a by 2 kilos. How lifestyles both finance capital and talent in the to be as much as 96 per cent fitness enthusiast it’s impossible change post Covid will depend since March, when seminars, aren’t serving alcohol, or a com- gym my second home because to overlook the fact that it burns on personality types, and the service sector are beginning to move conferences and events began to bination of both. If the restau- no matter what is happening in less than half the calories of a reg- trade-offs one is willing to out of Hong Kong. Delhi has largely be abruptly cancelled. If Covid rant experience is one full of my life, I find the time to go ular gym session. You can have make. Is a lower level of fitness Unlockdown 2 is anything to go fear and suspicion, with the there. No doubt, people are all the dumbbells, the exercise acceptable over a higher per- failed to take advantage of the shift by when restaurants restarted added aggravation of no spirits itching to get back to their lives mats and resistance bands at ceived Covid risk? We may in global manufacturing out of in June to a dismal response, it’s to relieve that tension, it’s but they’re also wondering if it home, or the fancy apps with seek solace in all the money unlikely that hotels will fare hardly surprising they’re empty. would be safe or wise to return calorie counts. It’s not the same we’re saving over memberships China, losing out to countries like much better. While people are Gyms, health clubs and sports to the old way of working out. as working out in an atmosphere while ruing the social and phys- Vietnam. It could partially make up moving around between one facilities were expected to open Like schools, gyms by their where everyone is dedicated to ical benefits of Zumba and body another’s homes, nobody seems in Unlockdown 3 as well but very nature, are even in normal self optimization. There are pump classes. For now, it seems for that by trying to attract those comfortable stepping out to a that decision has been post- times hotbeds of infection. enough hard outs who feel that walking and biking outside from Hong Kong looking for a free public place to dine. It’s unclear poned again. The question re- When you have a high density they’ve done their bit by sacrific- is a far safer option, keeping in whether patrons are not going mains, that even if they were to of people sweating and sharing ing five months to the pandemic, mind human nature and the in- society and economy. because they are scared of open, would anybody go? For equipment in an enclosed air- and think if they commit to the herent limitations of running a Covid, or because restaurants decades, I have considered the conditioned space, your expo- right precautions they will be safe safe, Covid-free gym. Daily Jammu Rising 7 SPORTS Jammu, Tuesday Aug 04, 2020 Ministry to form 5 zonal talent hunt committees BCCI not to punish players if in ambitious plan to qualify for FIFA World Cup they admit to age fudging NEW DELHI:The BCCI mentioned in the birth cer- football facility. said it will grant amnesty to tificate, then there will be re- "You may not make all registered players who vol- strictions on the number of SAI centres football facili- untarily declare any age years allowed to participate ties but one in each zone fraud but those found to be in the BCCI Under-19 tour- can be mainly football in breach of the unusual naments." facility. You can have scheme could be slapped Ganguly said that the other sports also but that with a two-year suspension. board is committed to en- facility should have all The measures will be ap- sure a level playing field for aspects that football needs plicable to all cricketers par- competitive participation of like training infrastruc- ticipating in the BCCI's age- players in its age-group tour- ture, mental conditioning group tournaments from the naments. etc." 2020-21 season onwards. "The BCCI has been taking Chhetri, on his part, "Under this scheme, play- steps to counter age fraud described his birthday as ers who voluntarily declare and are now introducing the best one with the min- that they have manipulated even stricter measures from ister making a far-reach- their date of birth by submit- ily sanctioned. does not apply for cricketers the upcoming domestic sea- ing announcement which, "However, if registered who have committed domi- he said, may lead to a ting fake/tampered docu- son. Those who do not vol- ments in the past will not be players do not disclose the cile fraud." untarily disclose their mis- NEW DELHI, Aug 3 usual approach, we have government effort will be "monumental" change in facts and are found to have Both BCCI president (Agencies) Sports to go deeper in a profes- over and above those Indian football. suspended and allowed to demeanour will be punished participate in the appropri- submitted fake/tampered Sourav Ganguly and his for- heavily and will be banned Minister Kiren Rijiju on sional way. It will be the whatever effort being "Talent identification DOB proof documents by mer India teammate Rahul and right coaching is the ate age group level if they for two years." Monday said the govern- most aggressive exercise already done and is doing BCCI, then they will be Dravid, who is now the NCA ment is riding on "main- we had ever done. We by the AIFF." most crucial thing. If we disclose their actual date of The BCCI has a dedicated banned for 2 years, and after head, had emphasised on stay" football to make have to find out talented Rijiju said the ministry can identify all the talent- birth (DOB)," the BCCI said 24X7 helpline for anyone to India a sporting power- children below 12 years was also thinking about ed children of 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 in a release on Monday. completion of 2-year sus- sternly dealing with the issue report age fraud. house and announced the from every nook and cor- giving financial assistance years of age and give "Players have to submit a pension, they will not be al- of age fraud. "BCCI has a zero-toler- formation of five zonal ner of the country to state governments and them right coaching, we signed letter/email along lowed to participate in age Among other measures, ance approach towards age committees to hunt talent whether it is northeast, the federation to organise will go miles and the with supporting documents group tournaments of BCCI, the governing body said for fraud in cricket. Not only across the country. the tribal areas of central local leagues to give the change will be monumen- to BCCI Age Verification as well as, age group tourna- the under-16 age group tour- have we dedicated a 24/7 Rijiju said the talent India, coastal areas, south platform for talent scout- tal," he said. Dept. revealing their actual ments organized by the State nament "only players who helpline to counter this men- hunt initiative, to be fund- or north," he added. ing at the grassroot -- pan- "We have not tapped the DOB before 15th September Units." are between 14-16 years old ace, but the Board also has a ed by the Sports He said the talent hunt chayat and municipality -- entire talent pool in this 2020." The BCCI also said that will be permitted to regis- system in place that thor- Authority of India under exercise was conceptu- level. country. Since we have The apex body also made "all cricketers committing ter." oughly examines, and cross- the Khelo India alised with an aim for AIFF president Praful not searched the whole of it clear that if the players Domicile fraud, including "In the Under-19 age verifies documents submit- Programme in partner- India to be able to qualify Patel, who also took part the country, the idea that don't accept it now and are senior men & women, will be group, if a player's birth is ted by its registered players," India is yet to arrive is ship with the All India for the World Cup and the in the virtual programme, later found to be guilty of age banned for 2 years" and "vol- found to be registered more said BCCI secretary Jay Football Federation, will Olympics in the next 10-15 said a talent scouting pro- wrong." Asian Football fraud then they will be heav- untary disclosure scheme than 2 years after birth, as Shah. be the "most aggressive years. gramme which began Confederation (AFC) gen- exercise" ever done. The "We have to start now before India hosted the eral secretary Dato' committees will be with children below 12 if FIFA U-17 World Cup in Windsor John, however, formed in the next few we want to qualify for 2017, is still continuing cautioned against sending months. Olympics and World Cup but welcomed the minis- wrong people as scouts in Badminton India handed relatively easy "We will form five talent in 10-15 years. I am confi- ter's plan for a "compre- the talent hunt pro- scouting committees in dent that we can do this. hensive" scheme. gramme. "Don't send the next few months, one In the government's plan "A more aggressive and wrong players to scout for each zone -- north, to make India a sporting comprehensive pro- young talent. Involve draw in Thomas and Uber Cup Final south, east, west and powerhouse, football will gramme right to the last good coaches, good peo- northeast -- under Khelo have to be the mainstay. It village of the country with ple. The scouts will have Cup Final, the top two India Programme of SAI cannot be left behind, it's SAI's financial support is to have football skill-sets, teams in each group at in partnership with AIFF," the world's most popular welcome. I am very happy the instincts. You should the end of the group Rijiju said during a virtual game. to hear this from the min- not be selecting wrong stage will make it to the programme organised by "We will pick people ister," he said. children and find that out knock-out round. Football Delhi to mark the who know football like Patel also made a sug- after a few years. The The Indian men's and most crucial thing is you 36th birthday of India the former players. Of gestion to Rijiju to make at women's teams had captain Sunil Chhetri. course, the AIFF will least one SAI Centre in should not select wrong failed to reach the knock- "We cannot go with the guide us. Moreover, this each zone a dominant players." out stage in the last edi- tion in 2018. The Indian women's BCCI not to punish players if they admit to team had lost to champi- on China in the semifinal stage in the 2016 edition of Uber Cup. They also age fudging two-year ban otherwise reached the semifinal in NEW DELHI, Aug 3 2020." the NCA head, had The BCCI has a dedicat- the 2014 New Delhi edi- (Agencies): The BCCI on The apex body also emphasised on sternly ed 24X7 helpline for any- tion. Monday said it will grant made it clear that if the dealing with the issue of one to report age fraud. THOMAS CUP (MEN) amnesty to registered players don't accept it age fraud. Among other "BCCI has a zero-toler- NEW DELHI, Aug 3 fifth in the tournament, of the All-England in Group A: Indonesia, players who voluntarily now and are later found measures, the governing ance approach towards (Agencies): India have according to the BWF March due to the global Malaysia, Holland and declare any age fraud but to be guilty of age fraud body said for the under- age fraud in cricket. Not been handed relatively release. health crisis. England. those found to be in then they will be heavily 16 age group tournament only have we dedicated a easy draws in the twice Indonesia, 13-time for- BWF Chief Operating Group B: China, breach of the unusual sanctioned. "only players who are 24/7 helpline to counter rescheduled Thomas and mer champions, and six- Officer Stuart Borrie said: Taiwan, Australia and scheme could be slapped "However, if registered between 14-16 years old this menace, but the Board Uber Cup Finals slated to time former winner "We acknowledge the France. with a two-year suspen- players do not disclose will be permitted to regis- also has a system in place be held from October 3 to Japan will headline as the many disruptions this Group C: Denmark, sion. the facts and are found to ter." "In the Under-19 age that thoroughly examines, 11 in Aarhus, Denmark. top seeds for the Thomas year to our calendar but India, Germany and The measures will be have submitted group, if a player's birth is and cross-verifies docu- The Indian men's team Cup and Uber Cup we would like to assure Algeria. applicable to all cricketers fake/tampered DOB found to be registered ments submitted by its has been placed in Group respectively. The presti- you that the BWF contin- Group D: Japan, South participating in the proof documents by more than 2 years after registered players," said C alongside 2016 champi- gious event was original- ues to monitor the ongo- Korea, Thailand and board's age-group tourna- BCCI, then they will be birth, as mentioned in the BCCI secretary Jay Shah. ons Denmark, Germany ly scheduled to be held ing developments sur- Canada. ments from the 2020-21 banned for 2 years, and birth certificate, then "The Voluntary Disclosure and Algeria, while the from May 16-24 but was rounding COVID-19 and UBER CUP (WOMEN) season onwards. after completion of 2-year there will be restrictions Scheme will provide those women's side has been postponed to August 15- to plan for a safe return Group A: Japan, "Under this scheme, suspension, they will not on the number of years who have committed the clubbed with 14-time 23 before finally resched- to international bad- Taiwan, Egypt and Spain. players who voluntarily be allowed to participate allowed to participate in fraud a chance to come for- winners China, France uling it in October due to minton. Group B: Korea, declare that they have in age group tournaments the BCCI Under-19 tour- ward and admit their and Germany in group D the COVID-19 pandemic. "We trust everyone Indonesia, Australia and manipulated their date of of BCCI, as well as, age naments." offence." Former India in the draw which was No tournament has within the badminton Malaysia. birth by submitting group tournaments Ganguly said that the captain Dravid urged staged at BWF headquar- been possible since BWF community is keeping Group C: Thailand, fake/tampered docu- organized by the State board is committed to players to come forward ters in Kuala Lumpur on had shut down their safe and well and prepar- Denmark, Scotland and ments in the past will not Units." ensure a level playing and follow the board's Monday. World Tour and other ing for the return to inter- Canada. be suspended and The BCCI also said that field for competitive par- directives. "Age fraud is a Both the men's and sanctioned tournaments national competition." Group D: China, India, allowed to participate in "all cricketers committing ticipation of players in its serious matter and is detri- women's team are seeded following the completion In Thomas and Uber France and Germany. the appropriate age group Domicile fraud, including age-group tournaments. mental to the health of the level if they disclose their senior men & women, "The BCCI has been tak- sport. Many youngsters actual date of birth will be banned for 2 ing steps to counter age who are supposed to be (DOB)," the BCCI said in a years" and "voluntary dis- fraud and are now intro- playing in a particular age Luge Federation appoints Keshavan as release. closure scheme does not ducing even stricter meas- group fail to make it owing "Players have to submit apply for cricketers who ures from the upcoming to age fraud," he said. a signed letter/email have committed domicile domestic season. Those "With the BCCI taking coach and High Performance Director along with supporting fraud." who do not voluntarily stern actions to curb this, it documents to BCCI Age Both BCCI president disclose their misde- is only advisable for the NEW DELHI, Aug 3 been handed the respon- Verification Dept. reveal- Sourav Ganguly and his meanour will be punished players to come forward (Agencies): Shiva sibility of talent scouting, ing their actual DOB former India teammate heavily and will be banned and abide by the directives Keshavan, the first Indian infrastructure planning. before 15th September Rahul Dravid, who is now for two years." issued by the Board." representative to compete "The federation has also in the luge event at the decided to entrust you the Winter Olympics, has most important assign- India not to take part in women's world team been appointed chief ment of talent scouting, coach as well as the High infrastructure planning, Performance Director of training needs of the ath- squash championship the national team by the letes etc., with a view to Luge Federation of India. take 'Luge' sport to the CHENNAI, Aug 3 (Agencies): national tournaments (yet to be for an extension for registration India on Monday pulled out of the obtained from the Ministry of Youth which was not given, the release said. In a letter addressed to highest level of develop- Women's World Team Squash Affairs & Sports (MYAS) & Sports "The SRFI is also waiting for the Arjuna awardee, the ment aiming at high per- Championship scheduled to be held Authority of India (SAI)), coupled guidelines from the Ministry of federation informed formance by Indian ath- in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia from with lack of preparation time and Youth Affairs & Sports (MYAS) & Keshavan of its decision letes at international level December 15 to 20 due to "lack of match readiness of athletes, and after Sports Authority of India (SAI) for to appoint him for the competitions," the letter preparation time" and "uncertainties" consulting our top players, the SRFI international participation with top twin role while acknowl- noted with appreciation "You have also won 10 read. about travelling amid the COVID-19 has decided to withdraw from the priority being safety and security of that you have represented medals for India at the pandemic. championship," he said in a press the players and staff for any interna- edging his achievements The star luger repre- SRFI secretary general and former release. tional event," it said. representing India in the India for 22 years and international level and sented India in six Winter national coach Cyrus Poncha said the The WSF and Squash Rackets The coronavirus case count con- past 22 years. have participated in 6 hold a number of World Olympics from 1998 to decision was taken after consulting Federation of India (SRFI) have been tinues to rise in the country with "The federation consid- Olympic Games," federa- and Asian records," he 2018. He quit after the with the top players. constantly monitoring the scenario Mumbai, Delhi and Chennai -- all tion president Deepa said. "Due to uncertainties regarding arising out of the global health crisis. major squash centres -- badly hit by ered your performance 2018 edition of the guidelines for the safe travel of our Considering the August 15 dead- the virus, making resumption of and achievements and Mehta wrote. The 38-year-old has also Games. athletes and staff for national & inter- line, the SRFI had requested the WSF training difficult. Owner & Editor Ashok Atri Ph: 0191-2464363 Mob. 9419192797, Printer & Publisher: Satish Mahajan Mob: Associate Editor Satish Mahajan 8717044445, 7889664902, Printed at Early Times Press Samadhian Road Jewel Chowk Jammu, Published at: H.No. 219 Sector 1 Housing Colony Channi Himmat Jammu. Email :- [email protected], editor.dailyjammurising.in 08 Daily Jammu Rising NATIONAL Jammu, Tuesday Aug 04, 2020 President Kovind celebrates Raksha Falling R-values in Chennai Delhi and Mumbai point to COVID slowdown but scientists warn against laxity Bandhan with nursing professionals NEW DELHI, Aug 3 control in the near future provide estimates of anti- far from achieving herd (Agencies): The R-value, with continued contain- body levels against infec- immunity, and there Referring to the two or reproductive number, ment measures,” said tious diseases and is con- appears to be no evi- members of the Military for COVID-19 has fallen Dibyendu Nandi, profes- sidered the gold standard dence that the pathogen Nursing Service (MNS) below one in Delhi, sor of physics at Kolkata’s for measuring population has shown any change in who had tested COVID-19 Mumbai and Chennai, Indian Institute of Science immunity due to past its ability to infect, it is positive while dealing indicating a slowdown in Education and Research infection or vaccination. possible that the volun- with patients but recov- the spread of the disease in (IISER). “From what we know tary adherence to public ered soon and resumed three of India’s biggest "Typically an effective from other countries, herd hygiene has been respon- their duty with renewed cities, according to a recent reproduction number, i.e., immunity from infection sible. vigour, the President study. R-value lower than one will probably require that “If true, this may sug- thanked the entire nursing As experts sound a note implies that an infected at least another 20 per cent gest that, under certain fraternity for their sincere of caution against the person, on average, is or more will need to be conditions, citizens can dedication and services to temptation to lower the spreading the infection to infected,” said Menon. be mobilised to engage in fellow citizens during the guard and warn that any at most one person,” he “So, while the slowdown a mass effort to achieve pandemic. He also con- laxity could send the num- explained. is real, the pandemic could desirable public health veyed his best wishes to bers spiralling, a model- Stressing the need for resurface if we are not vig- outcomes,” according to the entire nursing commu- ling study published in the continuing all measures ilant and relax our precau- the study authors. On nity on the occasion of journal Statistics & such as containment until tions too soon,” he added. most days in July, more Rakhsha Bandhan. Applications found the the pandemic is “com- Scientists note the R- people were recovering Earlier, as they shared current R-value for Delhi pletely eradicated”, Nandi value depends on the from the disease in Delhi their experiences of help- is 0.66 while it is 0.81 for asserted, “So we should model and assumptions than getting infected, ing the COVID-19 Mumbai and 0.86 for not lower our guard.” used for the analysis and pointing to an improve- patients, each nurse Chennai, lower than the The simplest way to may vary accordingly. ment in the situation. On NEW DELHI, Aug 3 Clinic. During a brief performing the role of offered her own narrative, national average of 1.16. think about the R number They add that the projec- Sunday, the city reported (Agencies) : President of interactive session, the front-line Covid warriors, but they all seemed unani- R-value is the number of is that it measures, on tions need to be used cau- 961 fresh cases (with India, Ram Nath Kovind, nurses offered rakhis to he said. Traditionally, on mous in their opinion that people getting infected by average, the number of tiously for arriving at any 12,730 tests), taking the celebrated Raksha the President and also nar- the day of the festival of COVID-19 patients suffer an already infected person people susceptible to the conclusions. tally to 1,37,677 cases, of Bandhan with members of rated their experience in Raksha Bandhan, sisters severe mental stress due to on an average. Andhra disease who can be infect- Asked if there are limita- which 1,23,317 have the nursing community at dealing with the COVID- seek their brothers’ protec- wrong impressions about Pradesh has the highest R- ed by someone with the tions in calculating the R- recovered. On June 23, the Rashtrapati Bhavan 19 pandemic. The tion to keep them from the disease and the prob- value of 1.48 in the entire infection, added Gautam value, Nandi said, “From Delhi had seen the high- today. Those who met and President felicitated them harm’s way, the President lem needs to be addressed country right now. Menon, professor of the theoretical view point est single-day spike of conveyed Rakhi greetings and described them as said, adding that in case of medically and through Explaining the Delhi fig- physics and biology at no. But from observations 3,947 new cases. to the President included saviours who are not only nurses, it is they who counselling. The President ure of 0,66 to illustrate the Ashoka University in sometimes it is difficult to Mumbai city reported representatives of the saving lives but also risk- through their dedication gave a patient hearing to concept, Sitabhra Sinha, Haryana. estimate an actual R-value 1,105 fresh cases on Trained Nurses’ ing their own lives in the and commitment extend a the nurses’ opinion and professor of physics at the In his view, estimates for unless the data on disease Sunday, pushing the Association of India, the line of duty. Such commit- helping hand to their complimented them for Institute of Mathematical Delhi, Chennai and spread is accurate and count to 1,16,436. The Military Nursing Service ment to duty earns respect brothers and ensure pro- the exemplary services to Sciences (IMSc) in Chennai Mumbai indicate the comprehensive.” city recorded 717 new and the President’s Estate for nurses who have been tection for all people. the nation. who led the study, said growth of the pandemic, One intriguing ques- cases of coronavirus on this means every group of as inferred from the day- tion that arises from the July 28, its lowest one- 100 infected persons in the to-day change in case analysis is the fact that day rise in more than two city can currently pass on numbers, is slowing. the growth rate of the months. Chennai regis- Congress MP Karti Chidambaram tests the infection to another 60 Menon said serological disease has continued to tered 1,065 fresh cases on people on an average surveys suggested it is be low despite a large Sunday taking the tally to “Continuation of such a likely that 40 per cent or degree of relaxation in 1.01 lakh cases. The low value of R in a com- more of the population has lockdown norms, COVID-19 growth rate in positive for COVID-19 munity implies that the been infected in both researchers from the the city has been low ever current wave of the pan- Mumbai and Delhi by IMSc noted in their since cases dropped from NEW DELHI, Aug 3 avirus. Madhya Pradesh demic is on the decline and now. study. 2,400 in the first week of (Agencies): Karti Chief Minister Shivraj could be brought under Sero-surveillance studies “As India is still very July. Chidambaram, Congress Singh Chouhan and three MP from Tamil Nadu and of his ministers are also son of former union minis- undergoing treatment for ter P Chidambaram is the the same. Govt issues guidelines for reopening latest political personality Yesterday, UP Cabinet to be infected with Minister Kamal Rani COVID-19. Varun, who had tested of gyms yoga institutes Karti tweeted today to positive for Coronavirus announce that he has test- earlier, died due to the NEW DELHI, Aug 3 adequate," the ministry ed positive for the virus infection in state capital (Agencies) : Ahead of the said. and that his symptoms are Lucknow. She was 62. reopening of yoga insti- "Lockers will remain in mild so has quarantined Meanwhile, with a spike tutes and gymnasiums, use, as long as social dis- himself at home for of 52,972 cases in the last the health ministry on tancing is maintained. Coronavirus. He however 24 hours, India’s Monday issued COVID- Ensure dustbins and trash advised people who had Coronavirus tally crossed 19-appropriate protocols cans are covered at all come in contact with him the 18 lakh-mark on to be followed at such times," the guidelines stat- over the past few days to Monday to reach facilities like allowing ed. follow prescribed Covid 1,803,695. only asymptomatic peo- "Remove mask and wear protocols. As many as 771 people ple, maintaining social visor as far as feasible Sabha constituency. He is positive for Covid-19 and “I have just tested posi- succumbed to the deadly distancing, use of Aarogya while exercising," the doc- the latest among political is in home quarantine. tive for #Covid. My symp- infection in the same peri- Setu mobile application ument said. personalities to get infect- While, many of the UP toms are mild and as per od taking the death toll to and wearing of visor while It also called for limiting ed with the Coronavirus. ministers and MLAs have medical advice I am under 38,135, data from the exercising as far as possi- the number of staff and On Sunday, Union also tested positive for home quarantine. I would Ministry of Health and ble. members within the gen- urge all those who have Home minister Amit Shah Coronavirus and are Family Welfare revealed. All yoga institutes and at the entry point at all equipment. eral gymnasium floor, recently been in contact had announced that he undergoing treatment. India, which is the third gymnasiums in contain- such facilities, it is manda- "In yoga institutes, specific workout areas and with me to follow medical had tested positive for Karnataka Chief worst hit after the United ment zones shall remain tory to have hand hygiene shoes/footwear are to be change rooms. protocol.” he tweeted. Covid-19. Tamil Nadu Minister BS Yediyurappa States and Brazil in terms closed and only those out- (sanitiser dispenser) and preferably taken off out- Hand sanitiser stations Karti Chidambaram rep- Governor Banwarilal and his daughter also test- of cases, had crossed the side such zones will be thermal screening provi- side the premises where must be provided near resents the Sivaganga Lok Purohit has also tested ed positive for the coron- 17 lakh-mark on Sunday. allowed to open, the sions. yoga exercises are done. If each gymnasium equip- 'Guidelines on Preventive "Only asymptomatic needed they should be ment and it should be Measures to Contain persons (including staff) kept in separate slots for ensured that members ‘Let’s have faith in Mumbai Police, they are doing Spread of COVID-19 in be allowed in the premis- each individual/family by sanitise their hands before Yoga Institutes & es. All persons to be the persons themselves," them, the guidelines stat- Gymnasiums' stated. allowed entry only if the guidelines said. ed. good job’: Sanjay Raut on Sushant ’s case "Spas, sauna, steam bath using face cover/masks," Details of check-in and It also said that an ill and swimming pools it said. checkout times of mem- person should be placed in (wherever applicable) a room or area where they with a telling smile. Meanwhile, "All members, visitors bers and visitors must be shall remain closed," the and staff may consider recorded along with their are isolated from others. The reference was to the Maharashtra Chief document said. "Provide a mask/face legendary actor’s immor- Minister Uddhav using Aarogya Setu appli- name, address and phone The guidelines lays cation for risk identifica- number, the document cover till such time he/she tal lines in the blockbuster Thackeray has slammed down the processes and is examined by a doctor. musical film “Waqt” the demands for a CBI tion at all times inside the said. premises redesigning, yoga institute/ gymnasi- It also called for placing Immediately inform the (1965) – “Jinke apne ghar probe by the Opposition including proper place- nearest medical facility sheeshe ke ho, Wo doos- and some Bollywood per- ums," the guidelines stat- of equipment, including ment of equipments. Yoga (hospital/clinic) or call the ron par patthar nahi fenka sonalities in the Sushant ed. cardio and strength institutes and gymnasi- state or district helpline," karte”. Singh Rajput case, and It also stated that prior machines, six feet apart, ums have been asked to the guidelines said. Comparing the Mumbai asserted that the state to exercising in gymnasi- wherever feasible, by plan the floor area based A risk assessment will be Police with the best like police was capable of ums using equipment for moving equipment to on four metres squared undertaken by the desig- Scotland Yard, Raut said probing the actor’s death cardio, strength training, facilitate social distancing. per person. nated public health that “nobody can com- in June. etc. middle finger be sani- "Where available, utilize Persons above 65 years tised with alcohol swab any outdoor space by relo- authority (district Rapid ment on the matter when The Bihar Police is also of age, persons with the police probe is under- probing a separate ”abet- and oxygen saturation be cating equipment outside. Response Team /treating comorbidities, pregnant checked using pulse Create specific pathways physician) and according- way”. ment to suicide” case on women and children “Let’s have faith in the the basis of a complaint oximeter. Those having for entering and exiting ly further action be initiat- below the age of 10 years Mumbai Police. They are filed by the late actor’s oxygen saturation below exercise areas within ed regarding management are advised not to use doing a good job, they are father in Patna. 95 per cent should not be closed spaces using floor of case, his/her contacts gyms in closed spaces, the competent and are com- In a major turn of events allowed to exercise, it said. or wall markings," the and need for disinfection, guidelines said. pared with Scotland Yard. in the controversial case, Call central/state guidelines stated. they said. For the first time since The probe must continue Bihar Police IPS officer helpline/ ambulance and The document called for Disinfection of the prem- the coronavirus lockdown in a free and fair manner,” Vinay Tiwari, who has refer such persons to the promoting card ises to be taken up if the came into force on March he urged, after a volley of been tasked with heading nearest health facility, the based/contactless pay- person is found positive, 25, the government has questions on the Sushant the probe in the matter, document added. ment. the document said. allowed opening of yoga case investigations. has been allegedly forcibly It calls for ensuring min- "For air- The practice of Yogic institutes and gymnasi- Rajput, 34, was found quarantined by the imum distance of six feet conditioning/ventilation, Kriya(s) may be avoided ums from August 5 as part NEW DELHI, Aug 3 Param Bir Singh ruled out hanging from the ceiling Brihanmumbai Municipal at all times in queues and the guidelines of CPWD for the time being and of the 'Unlock 3' phase. (Agencies): Shiv Sena MP the involvement of any of his apartment in subur- Corporation (BMC) hours proper crowd manage- shall be followed which even if it is to be practised The document outlines Sanjay Raut said, “people prominent state political ban Bandra in Mumbai on after he arrived in the city ment in parking lots, corri- emphasizes that the tem- essentially, it may be done living in glass houses personality in the case. June 14 and since then the to expedite the investiga- various generic precau- dors and in elevators -- perature setting of all air in open spaces, the guide- shouldn’t pelt stones”, in a “I was watching a Raaj police have been probing tion. tionary measures to be duly following social dis- conditioning devices lines said. loaded hint, while com- Kumar film and just the case keeping in mind Bihar DGP Gupteshwar adopted in addition to tancing norms. should be in the range of They also called for stag- menting on the Sushant recalled his famed dia- various angles. Rejecting Pandey has tweeted that specific measures to be It suggested staggering 24-30 degrees Celsius, rel- gering class session times Singh Rajput case, in logue that “those who live any foul play, the final Tiwari was forcibly quar- taken at yoga institutes of visits of members with ative humidity should be and allowing minimum of Mumbai, on Monday. in glass houses shouldn’t post-mortem report had antined on Sunday even and gymnasiums to pre- separate timing slots to in the range of 40- 70%, 15-30 minutes between His comments came throw stones. I like Raaj stated that Sushant died of before the IPS officer vent the spread of COVID- allow for adequate physi- intake of fresh air should classes to avoid overlap shortly after the Mumbai Kumar. Nobody should asphyxia as a result of could initiate his probe. 19. cal distancing and disin- be as much as possible and between members arriv- Police Commissioner point fingers,” Raut said hanging. The guidelines state that fection of premises and cross ventilation should be ing and leaving. 09 Daily Jammu Rising BUSINESS Jammu, Tuesday Aug 04, 2020 More trouble for Franklin Templeton MF schemes Steel firms raise prices by NEW DELHI:Four Franklin India Income account of the deteriorat- debt schemes of Franklin Opportunities saw its ing credit profile of the Rs 2K a tonne in 10 days Templeton Mutual Fund NAV dip 4.85 per cent on “credit enhancer” Future NEW DELHI:In the last he added. mestic prices are still below (MF) that are winding up Friday. For Credit Risk Retail (FRL), on which 10 days, steel companies So, higher input cost is an that level.” saw up to 4.85 per cent Fund, the NAV was down these companies have have increased prices by additional factor driving “Prices in the domestic decline in their net asset 2.31 per cent. significant reliance for about Rs 2,000 a tonne on pric-e-s. market are increasing value (NAV) on Friday, Short Term Income their income. the back of a rise in domes- Industry sources pointed beca-u-se there is a demand following payment de- Plan and Dynamic Ac- Lower sales due to clo- tic demand and interna- out that after the latest pull, and internationally, faults by two Future crual Fund saw a NAV de- sure of most of its outlets tional prices, taking them to round of increase in August, prices have gone up. Group firms - Nufutre cline of 1.72 per cent and during the pandemic and near-pre-Covid levels. prices would be lower than "Incrementally, we are Digital (NDIL) and Fu- 1.34 per cent, respec- lockdown have impacted There have been two the Mar-ch levels by about getting back to shape,” he ture Ideas (FCIL). tively. FRL, which has also led rounds of increase, since the Rs 1,000 a tonne. added. Of the six schemes that Franklin MF schemes to the latter missing a end of July, said industry JSW Steel director, com- HRC prices reported a are under wind-up, four have already taken a 25 coupon payment on a sources. mercial & marketing, Jayant steady fall from Rs 38,000 a are exposed to NDIL, per cent markdown on $500 million on July 22, Jindal Steel & Power Acharya, said: “The gap be- tonne to Rs 34,750 a tonne FCIL, and Rivaaz Trade exposure to RTVPL, in the MF’s note pointed (JSPL) managing director tween international and do- in June due to weak de- Ventures (RTVPL). line with the valuation out. (MD) V R Sharma said the mestic prices was 7-8 per mand. While the latter was matrix. The fund house said the market had bottomed out. cent. However, since July, able to meet its dues on This was after the non- Future Group firms could “There have been two in- "Over July and August, we prices started moving up. A Thu-rsday, the other two curities of FICL and “These valuations only convertible debentures benefit if Reliance Indus- creases since the end of July. have been able to cover 6 per producer said there was high missed their payment ob- NDIL will be valued at reflect the realisable (NCDs) of the firms were tries bought a controlling "In the past two weeks, cent. But we are still below export order load and mills ligations. zero basis AMFI standard value and do not indicate downgraded to BB+ by stake in Future Group’s pellet and iron ore prices international prices. were not operating at full ca- In a note, the fund hair cut matrix, and in- any reduction or write-off Brickwork Ratings on retail business, as “re- have both increased by "Imports of hot rolled coil pacity with most major pro- house said: “Due to de- terest accrued and due of the amount repayable Wednesday. ported in certain sections about $10 a tonne and scrap (HRC) from China are at ducers touching 80-90 per fault in payment, the se- will be fully provided.” by these companies.” The downgrade was on of the media” last month. prices by $25-30 a tonne,” $500-510 a tonne and do- cent. Why 'country of origin' clause may Covid-19 crisis: Revival in rural demand turn out to be a big farce NEW DELHI:In a few nationalistic spirit, buyers a Chinese product, whether overstated, say economists days, a Shenzhen-head- go all out to snap up the lat- assembled in India or any- quartered smartphone ma- est phone, the lack of reason where else in the world, may NEW DELHI:The of- would have anyway been overstated, he said. jor is expected to fire up the in China bashing (including make the country of origin ten-repeated theory of de- there due to coronavirus Besides, agriculture Indian e-commerce scene, banning of popular apps rule fall by the wayside. mand generation in the rural (Covid-19). prices are holding on as of going by history. such as TikTok and keeping That’s not the only reason Online marketplace gi- prominent telecom equip- why the rule, specifically economy due to the govern- “We have to see what the now, but they may decline ants have an-nounced plans ment makers like Huawei meant for e-commerce plat- ment’s intervention may be offsetting factors are. in the coming months, af- to make the launch of the and ZTE out of the ambit of forms, may fumble. overstated, feel economists, "Remittances would have fecting farmers’ income, he latest device a success that tenders and auctions) will While the idea behind even though they cite differ- gone down anyway after added. may indicate recovery in de- stand out. such a directive was to block ent reasons for their thesis. Covid-19. Ashok Gulati, Infosys mand during the extraordi- Also, the party around the certain goods (read “made A recent note brought out "Had government sup- chair processor for agricul- nary Covid slowdown. latest smartphone from a in China”) without saying it It could be a mere coinci- Chinese brand coincides in those many words, its ex- by Credit Suisse says that port not been there, the situ- ture in think-tank Indian dence that the latest smart- with the government asking ecution is challenging for net gain from the govern- It says Rs 35,000 crore of However, Pronab Sen, ation in the rural areas Council for Research on In- phone by a Chinese com- e-commerce firms to men- businesses as there are no ment support measures the fiscal support a month is who is now the country di- would have been worse,” ternational Economic Rela- pany, founded less than tion the country of origin for clear guidelines or defini- may be just Rs 7,500 crore offset by Rs 27,500 crore rector of International said the former chief statisti- tions (ICRIER), said the seven years ago, will hit the every product sold online. tions from the authorities a month, which constitutes per month decline from Growth Centre (IGC), said cian. whole rural recovery story Indian market at a time With that diktat on coun- on what constitutes “coun- 0.9 per cent of the rural lower remittances, weak the offsetting factors that But to expect recovery needs to be looked at from a when anti-China movement try of origin, the govern- try of origin”. has peaked in the country. ment has tied itself in knots. Let’s begin with the defi- gross domestic product agri-perishables and low reduce gain from the gov- from these measures to spill different perspective. If despite the prevailing For instance, a hot sale of nition. (GDP). farm credit growth. ernment support measures over to the urban areas is “First and foremost, the Revealed: Modi's plans for the economy NEW DELHI:The Centre is planning to have soon start a third shift. have PM Kisan. right path. formation on that. the first issue of government bonds meant for Two-wheeler sales are picking up. The MGNREGS numbers have gone up, and What we achieve in terms of GDP depends This will be a forward-looking policy. listing on global bond indices in the first half of the Some sectors have still not picked up yet. we have pushed in some money through direct on a lot of things -- whether the pandemic A policy statement by the government year, and such issues will be 10 per cent of out- There is not much footfall in malls, movie benefit transfer in rural areas and free ration spreads more, or if a vaccine is successful in should give some cheer to the market. standing government bonds, Economic Affairs halls, and restaurants. has been provided to beneficiaries for another trials and is made available. Where are we on plans of listing on global Secretary Tarun Bajaj said. Tourism is still being hit. five months. Even if there is news on a successful vaccine, bond indices? In an extensive interaction with Arup Roy- We may not achieve what we achieved last No doubt, these steps will give a push to the you will see so much more activity in the coun- Under a fully accessible route, securities of 5, choudhury, Bajaj also said the financial services year, but it is not as bad as it is made out to be. rural economy. try. 10, and 30 years maturity have been identi- secretary was examining a plan of bank recapital- In rural India, rabi was very good, and Is something being planned on urban jobs? The RBI has said that banks's NPAs may fied. isation, and the government was considering an kharif is also likely to be so. An urban MGNREGA-type of plan is being surge to 14.7 per cent in a worst-case scenario. Five securities have been identified and they urban version of the Mahatma Gandhi National There are no crop diseases, and sowing is discussed. When can we hear something concrete on one- account for about 10 per cent of outstanding Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme. much more than last year. But it is premature for me to say something time asset restructuring? Isn't another round of government securities. You talked about V-shaped recovery next year. The monsoon has been good so far, and the on that. recapitalisation necessary now? They would increase over time and will con- How do you justify that? Already demand is ta- reservoirs are at much higher levels. Something is in the works, and it is being The issue of restructuring is more on the tribute to 60 per cent of the trading volumes pering off (July feedback from firms shows that) I don't know how much the pandemic is done by the relevant ministries. RBI's table. in G-Secs. and the rural economy is showing signs of los- spreading to the villages, but it has spread to This crisis has taught the issue of migrant I think they are considering something on The RBI is working on it. One of them we are ing steam because the pandemic has spread smaller towns. workers in urban areas. that front. hoping to have soon. to those areas. While we are fighting on the health front, So there will be certain policies to address The loan interest moratorium is till August. It might happen in the first half of the year. V-shaped recovery will come over a year. we also have to take care of livelihoods. that issue. So closer to that I am sure there should be India had a trade surplus in June after 18 This year is a difficult one. The finance minister and chief economic Does the Centre now have a better under- something. years. But experts are not enthused because I would say a lot of media reports have been advisor have hinted at further measures. The standing of what the economic damage will On recapitalisation, the RBI has talked to us imports have been falling at alarming rates, anecdotal. CEA said a fiscal package was on the cards. be? What are your estimates for the year, as about that as well. signifying lack of demand in the economy. I just looked at the revenue figures a little What are the plans regarding a fiscal inter- well as the April-June quarter? The financial services secretary is having a How worried is the ministry? while ago. vention and a demand push? We have our estimates, but we have also look, and will come to us as to what the plans These are not normal times. Some sectors may be tapering off, but others We are already pushing infrastructure. seen the estimates given by international or- are. Had something like this happened before the are seeing an improvement. The finance minister has met infra min- ganisations and rating agencies. Among all the measures announced for the pandemic, it would have been great news. Overall, the revenue figures that we are see- istries and all central public sector undertakings I have the figures for each one of them. Atmanirbhar Bharat package, the only one It is not only lack of demand but also a disrup- ing are lower than last year's. regarding their capital expenditure commit- They range from about 3.1 per cent to 5.4- that has not yet been cleared by the Cabinet is tion in supply chains. But it is not as much a concern as the out- ments. 5.5 per cent contraction. the strategic sector. So, I think once the supply chains restore, side world makes it out to be. I again reiterate we are ready to push in And of late, some people have said the con- A Cabinet note is doing the rounds. What is there will be better sense on this. The revenue figures so far are not very some more money, if needed, in the infrastruc- traction will be much higher than this. the progress on that and what sectors can we And the other thing that you have to see is that alarming. ture sector if that has a multiplier effect. Let me say that they are also changing their expect to be part of it? oil and gold imports in terms of value have gone Vehicle sales have picked up. A rural push is also taking place. figures. I have given my comments on the draft Cab- down. An auto company chairman told me re- We are spending more money on the MGN- So rather than I laying down a figure, we are inet note. Oil prices are low and good levels of foreign cently he had started a second shift and would REGS, we have these job schemes, and we watching how we can take the economy on the It will not be fair on my part to disclose in- exchange have also been a plus for us. Index heavyweights drag Sebi extends deadline to apply Sensex down 667 points tan, Tata Steel, HCL for 147 senior level posts Tech, L&T and SBI were NEW DELHI:Markets regula- nations were earlier scheduled for among the gainers. tor Sebi has again extended the July 4 and August 3, respectively. According to traders, deadline to apply for 147 senior A total of 147 vacancies were noti- massive selling in index level posts by three months till Oc- fied for Officer Grade A (Assistant majors RIL and HDFC tober 31 due to the ongoing Manager) by the markets watchdog duo dragged the key in- COVID-19 situation. to hire legal as well as IT experts, dices lower. On March 7, the regulator had researchers, and other officials for Further, foreign fund invited applications for these po- general administration. outflows and concerns sitions as part of its plan to beef up Applications were invited for 80 over rise in COVID-19 the headcount for faster and more posts of assistant manager for gen- cases across the world effective execution of its job. eral stream, 34 posts for research kept investors on edge, The deadline for applying for the stream and 22 vacancies for Infor- they added. said posts was March 23. mation Technology department. The number of cases It was later extended to April 30, In addition, it invited applica- NEW DELHI:Slump- 667.29 points or 1.77 per around the world linked thereafter till May 31 and again till tions for engineering and official ing for the fourth straight cent lower at 36,939.60, to COVID-19 has crossed session, equity benchmark while the NSE Nifty tum- 1.8 crore, while the infec- July 31. language streams. Sensex plunged 667 points bled 181.85 points or 1.64 tion count in India has Now, the deadline has been ex- To apply for general stream, the on Monday following a sell- per cent to 10,891.60. crossed 18 lakh. tended till October 31, due to on- incumbent needs to have a mas- off in index-heavyweights Kotak Bank was the top Globally, however, going COVID-19 situation, the Se- ter's degree in any discipline or Reliance Industries, HDFC loser in the Sensex pack, bourses in Shanghai, curities and Exchange Board of bachelor's degree in law or engi- twins and Kotak Bank as falling over 4 per cent, Tokyo, Seoul settled on a India (Sebi) said in a fresh notice. neering. soaring COVID-19 cases followed by IndusInd positive note, while Hong The revised date for phase I and Sebi has been easing several kept investors jittery. Bank, Axis Bank, ONGC, Kong ended in the red. phase II examination for the re- compliance requirements for listed The rupee too sank 20 HDFC Bank, Bajaj Auto Global oil benchmark cruitment of officers in Grade A companies in the wake of coron- paise and settled below the and Reliance Industries Brent crude was trading (general, legal, information tech- avirus pandemic, which has re- 75 per US dollar mark. (RIL). 0.69 per cent lower at nology, engineering, research and sulted in imposition of certain re- The BSE Sensex ended On the other hand, Ti- $43.22 per barrel. official language streams) will be informed in due course, it added. The phase I and phase II exami- strictions. 10 Daily Jammu Rising ENTERTAINMENT Jammu, Tuesday Aug 04, 2020 Nawazuddin Siddiqui gets rave Sara Ali Khan allures the reviews for his performance in his night under the sapphire sky! newly released movie Raat Akeli Hai rom breezy kurtas tioned the post, "Sapphire to making style Skies ?? ?? Time Flies????." he much-antici- dav's character as yet an- Fstatements, Sara Ali Check out her post here - pated film 'Raat other memorable perform- Khan's closet includes a On the work front, we last wide variety of off-duty sta- saw Sara Ali Khan in Imtiaz Akeli Hai' is fi- ance by Nawazuddin Sid- T ples and a unique wardrobe. Ali's 'Love Aaj Kal' (2020) nally made available for dique which will surely Her fans also admire her starring Kartik Aaryan, everyone to stream on an keep the audience glued to colorful casual section which failed at the box of- OTT platform. While it has their screens. whether she wears skinny fice. Her upcoming film been a few hours since the Fans who are already lov- jeans, tank tops, and mini project includes David movie has premiered on an ing his performance took to dresses, her style always be- Dhawan's 'Coolie No.1' op- comes the talk of the town. posite Varun Dhawan and OTT platform, the magnif- twitter and shared that the Recently, the actress posted a Aanand L Rai's 'Atrangi Re', icently talented actor actor's performance is su- picture of herself alluring in the film she will essay the Nawazuddin Siddiqui has perb and he is one of the the night sky while posing role of a girl from Bihar and been receiving an abun- finest actors in the enter- on a street on social media. will be seen romancing Ak- dance of positive reviews tainment industry; offering Sara Ali Khan shared the shay Kumar and Dhanush. for his performance as a the world spectacular per- picture on Instagram while Meanwhile, 'Atrangi Re' is wearing a multi-colored scheduled for worldwide cop (Jatil Yadav). formances one after the jacket teamed with jackets cinema release on Valen- Nawazuddin Siddiqui por- other. and sports shoes and cap- tine's Day 2021. trays the role of a quirky The spine thrilling tale yet sincere cop who be- revolves around a newly lieves that he can find the married landlord who gets truth' by hook or by crook. murdered. With a misfit Reviews across plat- fit into any role with ease arcs. He gives an outstand- cop's investigation which forms mention how and understands the ing performance. The re- further gets complicated by Nawazuddin Siddique can weightage of character views summarise Jatil Ya- the victim's secretive fam- Priyanka Chopra is giving us major summer vibes with her latest look! xotic girl Priyanka Chopra is absolutely splendid as she can be seen spending her lockdown days enjoying on the poolside wearing sun- Ein Los Angeles, California glasses and a pretty black dress. She with her hubby Nick Jonas and re- captioned the post, "When I met you cently the actress shared a stunning in the summer... ??". Check out her picture on social media. post here - Priyanka is not only a Bollywood Meanwhile, on the professional star but a philanthropist who recently front, Priyanka is currently working on donated to Assam and Bihar floods re- two Amazon projects and has also lief fund with her husband and also in- joined the cast of much-awaited Holly- fluenced her fans to donate for the wood film 'Matrix 4', directed by Lana Khatron ke Khiladi 10 winner Karishma Tanna - an attractive beauty same. In her latest post, Chopra looks Wachowski. Bipasha Basu steps out of Actress sai deodhar is keeping her her house after 143 days! fans entertained in Lockdowna mid the Coron- avirus pandemic, hat scares our Celebrities like Karishma Aeveryone in the celebrities? Are Tanna, Karan Wahi, Maniesh country has had to step back Wthey scared of Paul, Hussain Kuwajerwala, into their homes and prac- ghosts? Tanaaz Irani, Kiku Sharda, tice social distancing, while Well, well, well! If you don't Barun Sobti and many more staying at home. Bipasha believe in ghosts by now, we share their horror incidents Basu is also one of those hate to break it to ya but these in almost an hour-long chat. celebrities who are residing creepy yet fun celebrity en- To keep up with the horror in their home. But, recently, counters will prove otherwise vibe, Sai deliberately decided the actress has stepped out Sai Deodhar reveals what to host these sessions at night of her Mumbai home and spooked out these celebrities `I came up with this idea dur- shared the news with her through her live sessions on ing the lockdown. Now that fans on social media. her Instagram page all of us are sitting at home, Bipasha shared a few self- @saideodharofficial where we need something different ies on Instagram while wear- they share their spooky hor- and interesting each day to ing a mask and denoted her ror incidents or a weird para- keep entertained. Darr Di- style as the new normal. She normal activity they wit- aries in the result of that. It is captioned the post, "So my nessed over the years and more like friends sitting and first day out ... Day 143... and yes not without a mask!!! @rockystarofficial love your masks. mind you none of these sto- discussing their spooky inci- The new normal for now!!! #wearamask #besafe #weshallovercome." Check out her post ries are film-related. dents at night. It is an hour- here - So grab your tub of pop- long session where we talk A few days back her film 'Omkara' completed its 14 years and on the special occasion, corn, a blanket, and maybe even a friend or two for moral support. Oh, and fair warn- ing, they are not joking about the incident. To make Bipasha Basu shared some film posters on social media with her favourite sassy dialogues. Payal Ghosh is being compared to Aishwarya This is how Preity Vidyut Jammwal on India's first Hindi Zinta is spending her Rai and we can't help but notice the similarity Bollywood magazine cover page! People have been drawing quarantine time! out similarities between the owadays, ac- looks, body language and tion star Vidyut the eyes. That's just about NJammwal is everything. heading big news on social We spoke to Payal on this media whether it is owing to and how does she look into his big statements against it and she gives a heart 'Nepotism', new releases, warming reply, "I feel hon- promoting Sushant's last oured to be compared to the great Aishwarya Rai film or being declared Bachchan. Growing up, she amongst the '10 People you has been a huge icon for me don't want to mess with' in and all girls who has star- the world list. The actor is dom in their eyes. It's a emerging as a big action beautiful feeling to be even hero of all times, now thought as similar to her. I Vidyut has graced the cover have a long way to go and page of first Hindi Bolly- quite a few points to prove. I mid the Coron- herself picking fresh toma- would love to work with her wood magazine 'Mayapuri'. avirus pandemic, toes from her garden on In- as it's a longstanding Vidyut Jammwal shared Preity Zinta is liv- stagram and captioned the dream. What better can I A the cover page of the maga- ing with her family in Los post, "I'm so excited, proud zine on Instagram and imagine? Amongst other Angeles with her husband and a bit giddy headed look- things, these are difficult Gene Goodenough. The ac- ing at my little kitchen gar- wrote, "Proud to be on the times, and we are not done tress is spending her quaran- den. I never imagined gar- cover of India's First Hindi with covid yet. We still need tine while growing plants in dening & being so close to Bollywood Magazine to be extremely careful. her home garden with the nature would give me so #MayapuriMagazine Thank Let's stay strong and let's help of her mother. Recently, much peace & such a deep stay together." you @mayapurimagazine, Preity shared some glimpse sense of accomplishment. @iamshivank, @treeshul- Payal is a beautiful girl with her fans on social media Thank you Mom ?? for mediasolutions." Check out tial Arts since the age of Vidyut Jamwal was last ocial media has re- Rai Bachchan. They look and she has an even more while picking vegetables bringing me closer to Mother cently been taken extremely similar from beautiful heart. She knows from her kitchen garden and Earth ???? #Jaimatadi #or- his post here - three, and today there is no seen in Tigmanshu Dhulia Sover by the com- close or long quarters. We no negativity at all. We also thanked her mother for ganicgardening #Organic Vidyut Jammwal has one as fit as him in the en- 'Yaara', along with Amit parisons of the Bengali have to admit that. Payal wish her all the luck and bringing her close to mother #Tomatoes #lovingit #ting." been practising Kalaripay- tertainment industry. On Sadh, Shruti Haasan and Beauty payal Ghosh and has been flooded with mes- love for all her future proj- earth. Check out her video post attu, an Indian form of Mar- the professional front, the film is streaming on the superstar Aishwarya sages regarding the same. ects. Preity shared a video of here - 11 Daily Jammu Rising HEALTH Jammu, Tuesday Aug 04, 2020 Meditation, music may cut Playing football may help treat high BP in women Aluminium cookware cardiovascular disease than early memory loss in elderly traditional pharmacologi- may lower your kid’s IQ lder adults who The study suggest that two cal treatment. luminium cookware In fact, a scientific advisory practice a simple simple mind-body practices, “Football Fitness training made from scrap board to the CDC recom- meditation or listen- Kirtan Kriya meditation and comprises high-pulse train- O metal may pose lead mended this week to lower ing a music programme may music listening, may not ing, stamina training and A exposure hazard and signifi- the blood lead action level have significant improve- only improve mood, sleep strength training, which cantly reduce IQ and affect for children to 3.5 micro- ment in memory function and quality of life, but also explains why the women school performance among grammes per decilitre, and objective cognitive per- boost cognition and help derived such significant children, a new study has underlining the hazard of formance -- a risk factor for reverse perceived memory and broad-spectrum effects warned. even low level lead expo- Alzheimer's disease -- in loss in older adults with sub- on physical fitness and The highest levels were sures. three months, a study has jective cognitive decline, health by playing football found in cookware from “Lead exposure from inex- found. said Kim Innes from West for a year,” said Krustrup. The findings showed that in Virginia University in the “What is more, they older adults with subjective US. or women with mild- for female patients partici- with high blood pressure,” enjoyed the training and cognitive decline -- a condi- For the study, the team ly high blood pres- pating in Danish concept said Krustrup. the attendance levels were tion that may represent a analysed 60 older adults Fsure, an hour of foot- Football Fitness. The results of the project, high,” said Krustrup. preclinical stage of who were assigned to either ball training two to three “Our study shows that backed by 14 years of foot- The study recruited 31 Alzheimer's disease -- prac- a beginner meditation times a week for a year untrained women with ball research, show that untrained Faroese women ticing 'Kirtan Kriya' medita- (Kirtan Kriya) or music lis- may prove to be an effec- high blood pressure benefit football can be used for aged 35-50 with high blood tion and engaging in music tening programme and tive broad-spectrum medi- greatly from Football effective prevention and pressure, of whom 19 were listening programme asked to practice 12 min- cine with positive effects Fitness in respect of blood treatment of a number of randomised to Football showed improvements in utes/day for 12 weeks. on BP, body fat percent- pressure, body fat percent- lifestyle diseases, includ- Fitness training of one hour attention, executive func- The improvement observed age, bone density and age, bone density and ing cardiovascular disease for two to three times a tion, processing speed and in memory and cognitive physical fitness, scientists physical fitness,” said and type 2 diabetes. week over one year, corre- subjective memory function function were maintained or claim. Krustrup. The results also support the sponding to an average of -- cognitive functioning that further increased at six Professor Peter Krustrup “This form of football can growing evidence that 128 sessions. Vietnam including one pot pensive aluminium cook- are most likely to be affect- months (three months post- from the University of rightly be described as physical activity can lead The study appears in the that released 2,800 times ware has the potential to be ed in preclinical and early intervention), the Southern Denmark demon- effective and broad-spec- to a more broad-spectrum Journal of Medicine and more lead than California’s of much greater public stages of dementia. researchers said. strated a long-term effect trum medicine for women reduction in risk factors for Science in Sports. Maximum Allowable Dose health significance than lead Level (MADL) of 0.5 micro- paint or other well-known Solar-powered system to provide grams per day. harmful sources that are Anxiety, depression may up Researchers at Ashland common around the world,” University and Occupational said Perry Gottesfeld from safe drinking water in India Knowledge International in Occupational Knowledge risk of death from cancers the US tested 42 samples of International. igher levels of anxi- free from cancer at the start where undiagnosed (early) cientists are devel- water safe to drink, visible water, but could also help aluminium cookware made Recently conducted surveys ety and depression of the study, were included. cancer might have had an oping a low-cost, traces of waste are first reduce the spread of dis- in 10 developing countries of lead exposure in Africa Hmay increase the Psychological distress scores underlying impact on mood. Ssolar-powered water removed using filters. ease, researchers said. and more than one-third and Asia have suggested that risk of death from certain were measured using the In a bid to correct for this, purification system that Then any remaining organ- “We are aiming to provide pose a lead exposure hazard. blood lead levels have cancers, scientists have general health questionnaire they carried out a further may help over 77 million ic matter and bacteria is people in rural India with The cookware also released remained stubbornly elevat- warned. and participants were moni- analysis excluding study par- people in remote parts of broken down. a simple off-grid water significant levels of alumini- ed despite the ban on lead in ticipants who died in the first India get access to safe The team, including decontamination system. um, arsenic and cadmium. gasoline in most of the five years of follow-up, but drinking water. researchers from Indian This could be achieved by This cookware is common world. this made no difference to According to researchers Institute of Science simply fitting our modified throughout Africa and Asia “The presence of lead in the findings - the links at the University of Education and Research in solar-activated materials to and is made from recycled food cooked in these pots between distress and cancer Edinburgh in the UK, Pune, is adapting its exist- containers of contaminated scrap metal including auto may be one contributing fac- remained. there is no systematic ing technologies to power water positioned in direct and computer parts, cans and tor to the ongoing lead poi- “Our findings contribute to treatment of sewage in this second stage in the sunlight,” said Aruna other industrial debris. soning epidemic,” the evidence that poor men- rural India. decontamination process. Ivaturi from the University There are no regulatory stan- Gottesfeld said. tal health might have some The government has The system uses sunlight of Edinburgh. dards specific to lead in “Lead and cadmium expo- predictive capacity for cer- focused on purifying con- to generate high-energy The team hopes to incor- cookware but the World sures from regular use of tain physical diseases but we taminated water in rivers particles inside solar-pow- porate technologies devel- Health Organisation (WHO) these pots will significantly are a long way off from and streams, but the situa- ered materials, which acti- oped during the five- and the US Centres for reduce IQ and school per- knowing if these relation- tion could be greatly vate oxygen in the water month pilot project into Disease Control and formance among children, ships are truly causal,” said improved by tackling the to incinerate harmful pol- larger-scale initiatives that Prevention (CDC) have and contribute to millions of Batty. The study was pub- problem at source, lutants and bacteria. deal with water contami- determined that there is no deaths due to cardiovascular lished in The BMJ journal. researchers said. The initiative will not only nation - a major problem safe level of exposure to disease,” said Jeffrey To make contaminated provide safer drinking in the developing world. lead. Weidenhamer, professor at The findings add to the tored for an average of nine Ashland University. The growing evidence that psy- and a half years. During this investigation simulated chological distress could time, there were 4,353 cooking by boiling acidic have some predictive capaci- deaths from cancer. Impulsiveness may increase obesity risk solutions in the cookware for ty for certain physical condi- Several factors that could two hours and measuring the re you prone to making hasty grams that can help the 70 per cent magnetic resonance imaging activation and connectivity during tions. have influenced the results lead extracted in solution. decisions? You may be at of Americans who are overweight or (fMRI). an impulse control task that required There is some evidence that were taken into account, The researchers also found risk of becoming obese, say obese,” said Filbey. For the self-report, researchers used participants to push one of two but- psychological distress (anxi- including age, sex, educa- A levels of aluminium on aver- scientists who have found a link an impulsive sensation-seeking scale tons depending on visual cues and ety and depression) is related tion, socioeconomic status, age were six times greater between having an impulsive per- to gauge innate personality charac- refrain from pushing a button if an than WHO dietary guide- to increased rates of cardio- BMI, smoking and alcohol sonality and a high body mass index. teristics. audio cue occurred at the same time vascular disease, but links intake. lines and significant concen- Researchers at University of Texas at Participants were asked to rate how as the visual cue. trations of cadmium leached with different types of can- “After statistical control for Dallas showed that impulsive per- much they agreed with statements “Despite performing similarly to cer are either unclear or these factors, the results from 31 per cent of the cook- sonality — the tendency to consis- such as “I tend to change interests controls on the impulse-control task ware tested. Cadmium is untested. show that compared with tently react with little forethought — frequently” or “I tend to begin a new in the scanner, individuals with a Researchers from University people in the least distressed neurotoxic in children, caus- is the key factor that links brain pat- job without much advance planning high BMI exhibited altered neural es kidney damage, is linked College London and group, death rates in the terns of impulsivity and a high body on how I will do it.” function compared to normal weight University of Edinburgh in most distressed group were to cardiovascular deaths and mass index (BMI). The neuropsychological measure individuals,” Filbey said. is carcinogenic. the UK set out to examine if consistently higher for can- “Our research points to impulsive sought to assess whether an individ- “We expected that an impaired abil- Lead exposure in children is psychological distress is a cer of the bowel, prostate, personality as a risk factor for ual’s decision-making style was ity to inhibit impulses would be the linked to brain damage, potential predictor of site pancreas, and oesophagus weight gain,” said Francesca Filbey, Researchers recruited 45 individu- more impulsive or cautious. factor linking high BMI and brain mental retardation, lower specific cancer mortality. and for leukaemia,” said lead associate professor in the School of als, ages 22 to 43 with an average It evaluated a participant’s ability to change, but our study showed that educational performance, They analysed data from 16 author David Batty from Behavioural and Brain Sciences and BMI of 30.7, and analysed three sep- distinguish between visual images having the inherent, impulsive per- studies which started University College London the Centre for BrainHealth. arate measures to understand the role on a screen and indicate an accurate sonality trait, not an impulsive deci- and a range of other health between 1994 and 2008. In in the UK. “Thus, addressing impulsive person- of impulsivity in body weight, response while being tested for sion-making state in a specific situ- effects. Globally lead total, 163,363 men and This association may also be ality traits is essential to developing including a self-report, neuropsy- speed. ation or in response to vices, is the accounts for more than women aged 16 or over and affected by reverse causality, effective weight management pro- chological testing and functional An fMRI was used to examine brain mediating factor,” he said. 853,000 deaths per year. Vitamin B12 deficiency may up preterm birth risk 74-82% runners face injury: Research thirds,” said Tormod Rogne, a med- during pregnancy was associated related stress comes from force resulting ical doctor and intern at Akershus with a 21 per cent increased risk of from the collision of two bodies over a rel- University Hospital in Norway. giving birth prematurely,” said atively short time period, showed a Vitamin B12 is necessary for the Rogne. research. body’s vital functions, including the The results were independent of Citing a global research by global elliptical production of red blood cells and whether the countries had high, machines manufacturer Octane Fitness, cellular metabolic energy. middle or low average incomes. Nithij Arenja Director Trinity HealthTech, B12 deficiency can cause anaemia Rogne stresses that it is important a distributor of Octane Fitness, said that and severe damage to the nervous to remember that there may be approximately 74-82 per cent runners will suffer a moderate or severe injury. system. The body cannot produce other reasons for the apparent link During running, impact forces typically the vitamin itself. between vitamin B12 deficiency vary in magnitude from approximately 1.5 Globally, low birth weight and and preterm births. to 5 body weights. As bones, muscles, ten- preterm births cause half of all “Low blood concentrations of vita- infant deaths in the first 28 days dons and ligaments adapt to repeated min B12 may be related to other after birth. The diet of a pregnant applied stresses, the impact force should factors, such as malnutrition and woman is vitally important for her be less than the ‘tension limit’ with an ade- poverty, which can also affect birth foetus and pregnancy. quate time period between stress applica- weight and length of pregnancy,” n countries like India where veg- cies from 11 countries. “Vitamin B12 is an essential nutri- tions. etarian diets predominate, In countries where people eat high ent found only in products of animal he said. “Running and impact exercise leads to Iwomen are at an increased risk levels of animal products, such as origin such as meat, milk and eggs. “Although we found that vitamin breakdowns in our bodies. It is important of developing vitamin B12 deficien- Norway and numerous Western Pregnant women who consume too B12 deficiency is associated with to be able to exercise in an impact free cy during pregnancy which may countries, only a small percentage few animal-derived foods increase an increased risk of preterm birth, manner where our joints are not exposed to increase their risk of preterm birth, a of pregnant women have a vitamin their risk of developing a vitamin we know very little about the high levels of wear and tear,” he said. new study has warned. B12 deficiency. B12 deficiency,” said Rogne. effects of taking vitamin B12 sup- “Finally people with back, knee problems Researchers at Norwegian “In countries where vegetarian diets “Low levels of vitamin B12 in preg- plements during pregnancy,” he and hip joint trouble that struggle to walk University of Science and predominate, such as in India, the nant women did not appear to affect added. early 74-82 per cent of athletes or run should also be able to move and Technology (NTNU) carried out an percentage of pregnant women with the newborn’s birth weight. But we The study was published in the suffer a moderate or severe injury exercise everyday with no pain or impact; in-depth study of 11,216 pregnan- B12 deficiency can exceed two did find that vitamin B12 deficiency American Journal of Epidemiology. Nwhile running and that injury- being inactive is not an option,” he added. BACK PAGE 12 Daily Jammu Rising Jammu, Tuesday Aug 04, 2020 Sisters seeks PoK as Rakhi Chandel thanks GoI on conclusion gift from Army of Amarnath Yatra JAMMU RISING JAMMU RISING Lord Bhole Nath sitting at JAMMU, AUG 03 JAMMU, AUG 03 home. KUPWARA, Aug 3: JAMMU, Aug 3: The Chandel thanked Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party Amarnath Yatra Welfare visionary thinking and (BJP) women leaders from Society has thanked the Shrine Board Chairman Kashmir tied 'Raksha Indian Government, and Jammu and Kashmir Sutra' to "Jawans Army and Shri Amarnath Lieutenant Governor GC deployed in frontier Shrine Board for arrange- Murmu wholeheartedly Kupwara district to boost ments for Amarnath that despite the corona the morale of the brave Yatra. epidemic, devotees did Indian soldiers. Amarnath Yatra Welfare not feel the lack of Bhole Shamim Bano, Senior Society chief Raju Chandel Baba and people saw Vice President of has issued a statement Bhole Baba in the evening Bharatiya Janata Party saying that this time due keep doing it from your District Kupwara and to the global corona epi- homes. Vice President of demic, pilgrims could not Chandel further prayed Amarnath Yatra Welfare participate in the to Lord Shankar that the Society, wished the Amarnath Yatra, but keep- Broadcasting Department and Evening Aarti live corona epidemic be eradi- Raksha Bandhan at Malla ing in view the Hindu sen- of the Indian government from cave shrine on cated from India quickly post District Kupwara timent, the Shrine Board played an important part Doordarshan, so that the so that people could open- with District President and the Information and broadcast Morning common public could see ly visit religious places as BJP Kupwara Meer before. Mohammad Shafi to RR Kashmir and country diers on border protecting will remain so ever since Kupwada of Lieutenant from cunning enemy like the boundaries. Kashmiri Indians are Commander Puneet Pakistan and China. The BJP leader said that Section 370 Article 35A Celebrated flautist, young vocalist captivate Kataria and other solider Speaking on the occa- military brothers that by Center from Kashmir. of the army. sion, she said Pakistan liberating and liberating The government has The visiting women and China keep trying to part of Pakistan-occupied removed, since then, there listeners at SaMaPa Digital Baithak leaders also pray for their send terrorists in Kashmir India (PoK) quickly, we has been a wave of devel- long life and expressed and spread terrorism in Kashmiris have always opment all around in JAMMU RISING The exceptionally popular gratitude for protecting India but the brave sol- been a part of India, and Jammu and Kashmir. JAMMU, AUG 03 Vande Matram is set in Raga JAMMU, Aug 3: Ongoing Desh and thus its rendition SaMaPa Digital Baithak Series invokes feelings of patriot- Mohali institute uses Aspirin nano-particles for entered into its 5th week with ism too. The introduction to captivating recitals by two the recital was presented by generations of Indian another legendary vocalist of non-surgical, economical prevention of cataract Classical music with India Pandit Vidhyadhar Legendary Flautist Pt. Vyas, eminent vocalist, CHANDIGARH, AUGUST 3: Sci- “Prevention of the formation of these cataract formation through bio-molec- Nityanand Haldipur and acclaimed Guru and Sangeet entists at the Institute of Nano Science aggregates as well as their destruction ular interactions. young Vocalist Nitin Sharma. Natak Akademi Awardee, and Technology (INST), Mohali, have in the early stage of the disease progres- With ageing and under various con- Pt. Nityanand Haldipur is who spoke about Raga Desh developed nano-rods from Aspirin, a sion is a major treatment strategy for ditions, the lens protein crystalline ag- ranked amongst the leading before the Flute recital, popular medication used to reduce cataract and materials that can carry out gregates to form opaque structures in flautists of India. A legendary which is an educative cap- pain, fever or inflammation, for non-in- this task can make cataract prevention the eye lens, which impairs vision and name in Hindustani music, he sule in SaMaPa Digital vasive treatment against cataract. affordable and accessible,” the Ministry cause cataract. was initiated into the art, tech- Baithak Series.The other pro- The delivery of the Aspirin nano-rods of Science and Technology said. The targeted disaggregation of the ac- nique and aesthetics of flute gramme featured young to treat cataract non-invasively will be This easy to use and low-cost alterna- cumulated crystalline in aged and playing by his father late vocalist Nitin Sharma, an in the form of eye drops. The research tive non-surgical treatment will benefit cataractous human lenses is considered Niranjan Haldipur, who was upcoming vocalist of India can help prevent cataract in an econom- patients in developing countries, who as a viable therapeutic strategy for the a senior disciple of the Flute who is making a name for ical and less complicated way. cannot access expensive cataract treat- prevention of cataract formation. legend late Pandit Pannalal himself with his keen devo- A cataract is a major form of blind- ments and surgeries. The Aspirin nano-rods are produced Ghosh. tion and dedication. He had ness that occurs when the structure of The INST team used the anti-aggre- using the process of molecular self-as- Vidushi Annapurna Devi, the awards including He later received his train- his initial training from crystalline proteins that make up the gation ability of Aspirin nano-rods as an sembly, which is a low cost and doyenne of the Senia-Maihar SangeetNatak Akademi ing under late Pandit Pandit Krishna Kant Jha in eye lens deteriorates, causing damaged effective non-invasive small molecule- high–yield technique to generate the Gharana, which gave a new Award by Govt. of India. Chidanand Nagarkar and Jhansi and later came under or dis-organised proteins to aggregate based nano-therapeutics against Aspirin nano-rods as compared to the dimension to his playing. He presented Raga Desh, a Pandit Devendra the tutelage of eminent and form a milky blue or brown layer cataract. Aspirin nano-rods prevent the high-cost and laborious physical meth- He is a 'Top' Grade artist of very prominent raga sung Murdeshwar, and later came Vocalist Pandit (Dr.) Ajay that ultimately affects lens trans- aggregation of crystalline protein and ods generally used for the synthesis of All India Radio and has been and played in the second under the tutelage of Pohankar of Kirana parency. other matter which play a crucial role in nano-particles. honoured with several quarter of the night. Padmabhushan Awardee Gharana. Mandi Azmabad byepass bridge ADC Kishtwar, others extend Army celebrates Raksha still awaits completion, locals greetings on Raksha Bandhan JAMMU RISING Kishtwar, on the auspi- Bandhan with people JAMMU, AUG 03 cious occasion of Raksha urge LG for intervention KISHTWAR, Jul 3: Bandhan, a celebration of Additional Deputy the unique bond between Commissioner (ADC) brothers and sisters. Kishtwar, Pawan Er Raj Kumar Badyal Parihar greeted people of Senior Congress leader Kishtwar on the auspi- Kishtwar greeted the cious occasion of Raksha people of the Bandhan, which is being Jammu&Kashmir UT in celebrated across the general and district country on Monday. Kishtwar, on the auspi- In his message, Parihar cious occasion of Raksha said that on the auspi- Bandhan, which is being cious occasion of Raksha celebrated across the Bandhan, extend my world on Monday. warm greetings and Thakur Sharvan good wishes to the peo- Badyal, Pradesh Youth ple. "May this festival Congress leader extend- bring prosperity and ed greetings to the peo- progress to all sections of ple of the district the society and wished Kishtwar and J&K Union that on this pious day the Territory on the auspi- world will soon liberate cious occasion of Raksha the clutches of deadly Bandhan. pandemic coronavirus," In his message of greet- he added. ings, Thakur observed Harbans Singh BJP that Raksha Bandhan is a General Secretary festival symbolic of love organization (BJP) and respect between District Kishtwar greet- brothers and sisters ed the people of the UT which defines the unique in general and district feature of India's cultural ethos.

JAMMU RISING Langate celebrated Raksha ladies tied up Rakhis to Bn Braham Jyot distributes JAMMU, AUG 03 Bandhan with the people personnel and prayed for LANGATE, Aug 3: In and conveyed heartfelt the well-being of all. view of the auspicious greetings. The gesture by the peo- sweets among children occasion of Raksha Taking the relationship ple was appreciated by the Bandhan, the Army Camp, forward with public, the Army Camp, Langate. Rana extends greetings on Raksha Bandhan JAMMU RISING is uniquely symbolic of the JAMMU, AUG 03 bonds of love, affection and JAMMU RISING Jammu Kashmir Project Bridge which people are JAMMU, Aug 3: Managing mutual trust which have existed for centuries JAMMU, AUG 03 Construction Corporation connected different areas Director (MD) Jammu between sisters and broth- (JKPCC) agency which viz' Buddah Amarnath Kashmir Angrez Singh MANDI, Jul 3: According ers of every community in has failed to complete the ,Sawjian, Loran, Fathepur Rana greeted people of to the sources the con- our country. bridge after spending Azamabad via Mandi. Jammu Kashmir on the struction work of Mandi JAMMU RISING "May this festival bring crores of rupees during Locals including Mohd dren in Jammu city. He auspicious occasion of Azmabad Byepass Bridge JAMMU, AUG 03 Raksha Bandhan, which is prosperity and progress to long period of three years. Afzal, Farooq Ahmed, said, "As we all know has been started in 2017, being celebrated across the all sections of the society The said bridge is com- Riyaz Ahmed, and others JAMMU, Aug 3: On the God resides in the chil- which is going on with dren and children are the country on Monday. and wished that on this snail pace. plete by 05% only howev- appealed to Lt Governor holy eve of Raksha Bandhan, Braham Jyot future of our nation and I In his message, MD JK pious day the world will Local informed that the er only few column to be for intervention and early soon liberate the clutches of Satti (President BJP OBC feels happy whenever I RTC (KAS) said that on the my warm greetings and work of bridge is going on constructed , locals said completion of aforesaid deadly pandemic Morcha JK-UT) distrib- spend time with these auspicious occasion of good wishes to the people. under the supervision of and added the old Mandi bridge. CoronaVirus," he added. uted sweets among chil- children." Raksha Bandhan, extend He said that this festival CMYK CMYK CMYK