9thyear of publication Observer Good Connectivity, Key Best Quality ‘Kani’ Shawls Will Be Available Root returns to lead England as To Development: Div Com Online Late This Month, Says DC Srinagar West Indies eye series win After remaining halted for about a year, the Divisional Deputy Commissioner, Srinagar, Shahid Iqbal Choudhary has said that the England have dropped batsman Joe Denly for the second Test against the Commissioner , P.K Pole today launched the resumption best quality ‘Kani’ Shawls will be available online in unbelievably low prices West Indies, returning confirmed on Wednesday. Root work on the crucial 6.5 km long Z-Morh Tunnel between Gagangeer later this month. Sharing the work and workpace of a craftswoman on missed England’s four- loss in last week’s first Test following the and in district. Z-Morh Tunnel is part of a social media, Dr Choudhary said Shahnaz is among few craftspeople arrival of his second child. But the star batsman has slotted back into mega project announced by the Government of to ensure the side for the second Test at Old Trafford starting from Thursday. undisrupted all-weather connectivity between Kashmir and fighting against the extinction of Kani, which is about 5000 year old craft. “One shawl takes 3-24 months. Later this | Page 05 The 34-year-old Denly was always likely to make way after two low which mostly remains closed during the | Page 07 scores in last week’s loss at Southampton left him | Page 08

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86 Prisoners DCs Authorized To Total JK Records Highest- District Cases Test Positive In Cases Identify Areas For Imposing 6 939 Anantnag Jail Lockdown: Div Com Srinagar: As many as 89 per- 21 1097 sons including 86 prisoners have Ever Spike Of Deaths 32 774 tested positive for COVID-19 in district jail Anantnag so far, of- 42 972 14 Patients Die In ficials said. 34 662 A senior official told a local news gathering agency that out Last 24 Hours In UT Srinagar 259 2345 of 239 samples taken so far from Jahangeer Ganaie Ganderbal 11 222 Anantnag Jail, 89 samples have Bandipora 2 421 tested positive for COVID-19. Srinagar: The deadly pan- “Of them 86 are prisoners,” he demic claimed 14 more lives in 18 1399 said, adding that the first case in Jammu and Kashmir on Thurs- 3 818 the jail was detected on Friday. day, the highest ever spike in Those who have tested positive 24 hours since the outbreak of Kathua 2 328 ‘Wearing Of Mask, to be re-imposed in any of include Mohammad Rafiq Ga- virus, taking the total number of Jammu 14 553 their areas in the wake of nai, General Secretary of Mus- people who died due to the novel Maintaining Social spike in the positive cases. lim League, religious cleric and Coronavirus to 222 in the UT. Samba 8 301 Distancing Mandatory Talking to a local news vice-president Jamiat-I-Ahle Officials told a local news Udhampur 3 307 In Every District’ gathering agency, the di- Hadees, Mushtaq Ahmad Bhat gathering agency that 14 deaths visional commissioner (Veeri) religious cleric and included 65-year- old man from , 67-year-old male from Kupwara, 75-year-old male from Reasi 0 60 Nasir Azam Kashmir said that as far the vice-president Jamait-ahli-ha- Khawjabagh, Baramulla, 65-year- Bathra, Budgam, 75-year old Srinagar, 62-year-old male Rajouri 33 321 re-imposing of lockdown is dees and | More on P2 old man from Sirhama,Anantnag, male from Batamaloo, Srinagar, from Khanka-e Moula, Srinagar, a Srinagar: Divisional concerned, all the deputy 60-year-old woman from Sanbari, 60-year-old male from , woman from | More on P2 Poonch 0 148 Commissioner, Kashmir, P commissioners have been Doda 2 154 K Pole Thursday said that given powers and they have the Deputy Commissioners been authorized to take 700 More The COVID-19 cases in Jammu and Kashmir has crossed 12, 000-mark on Thursday as 490 fresh cases Ramban 0 277 (DC) of all Kashmir districts a call whether lockdown Cases Cross were detected in the , thus taking the overall tally to 12156. Officials said that 62 cases Ventilators Being 12, 000-Mark were reported from Jammu and 428 from even as 109 more COVID-19 patients have Kishtwar 0 58 have been authorized to re- needs to be re-imposed in recovered and discharged from various hospitals. Giving district-wise details, official sources told a Cases Today : 490 Total Cases : 12156 view the situation related any of their areas or in the Procured: CS in JK, 490 local news gathering agency that Srinagar reported 259 cases, Baramulla 18, Kulgam 21, Shopian 42, to Covid and take decisions entire district in the wake Anantnag 6, Kupwara 3, Pulwama 32, Budgam 34, Bandipora 2 and Ganderbal 11. Similarly, they said, whether lockdown needs of spike in | More on P2 SO News Desk Test Positive Jammu reported 14 new infections, Udhampur 3, Kathua 2, Rajouri 33, | More on P2 Srinagar: The Chief Secre- tary, B V R Subrahmanyam while Govt Mulls Closure, taking stock of efforts toward mit- Media Should Report COVID-19 Wearing Face Masks Only Preventive igating the COVID-19 threat, reit- Privatization of PSUs erated that perimeter control and Defense To Save Lives: Experts complete lockdown in red zones Tasaduq Hussain Crisis Sensibly: SKIMS and containment zones should be Srinagar: Authorities at porting health in their stories Owais Gul gone down only after the people strictly enforced. Srinagar: The Jammu and Sher-e-Kashmir Institute of Med- etc. and not become the part of there wore face masks and en- Chief Secretary impressed upon Kashmir government is mulling ical Sciences (SKIMS), Soura on fake news themselves,” SKIMS Srinagar: At a time when sured hand hygiene,” he said, Deputy Commissioners to cau- closure and privatization of the Thursday urged journalists to spokesperson said in a state- the COVID-19 cases and deaths adding that when a person is tiously declare an area/cluster as Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) cover and report ongoing ment issued here. spike in Jammu and Kashmir, wearing a mask, he is closing a red zone on scientific basis, and under the administrative control of Covid-19 crisis sensi- “We appreciate the the health experts on Thursday the main route for the virus to ensure strict adherence of SOPs Industries and Commerce. bly—assuring that a positive role of the me- termed the use of face masks enter into his body. thereafter. “Aggressive testing in On the directions of Lieutenant robust mechanism dia for highlighting and maintaining health hy- Appealing people to wear the red/containment zones, espe- Governor Girish Chandra Mur- was in place at the ter- some relevant issues giene as the only preventive face masks and ensure hand hy- cially of vulnerable patients includ- mu, the Raj Bhavan has written tiary-level healthcare in the healthcare sys- defenses to save precious lives. giene, Dr Khursheed said that ing children, old aged, pregnant to commissioner secretary Indus- institute to deal with tem but at the same Talking to a local news gath- the situation being witnessed ladies, patients with Influenza like tries and Commerce to prepare a the pandemic. time however when the ering agency, a prominent at present can easily be con- Illness (ILI), Severe Acute Respira- roadmap for closure, privatiza- “During this Pandemic, social media has taken Pulmonologist, Dr. Khursheed trolled if the people will follow tory Infections (SARI), co-morbid tion and merger of PSUs. we have to share the common over the news gathering ma- Ahmad Dar said that it is piv- the health guidelines especially conditions, service providers, The changes, according to the responsibilities to deal with chinery, I urge the esteemed otal for an individual to wear dear ones from getting infected. wear face masks. He said that it healthcare professionals and po- letter are aimed at cutting the the crisis and all the more journalists and the editors of a mask to prevent him as well “If we see the foreign coun- is the only preventive defense lice personnel; has to be ensured”, wasteful | More on P2 relevant to the journalists, re- the news media | More on P2 as his family and also near and tries, the graph of the cases has to save lives. | More on P2 he added. | More on P2

Four BJP Leaders, Workers Situation Under Control in Kashmir: Govt LG Advises IGP BSF For Heightened Resign In 6 Days In North Kashmir Advisor Bhatnagar Says Admin Will Ensure Everyone Feels Safe Surveillance On All Fronts Junaid Shah io is under-control. Intelligence Suhail Khan few months before, Thursday re- agencies are working well and we signed from the party. Srinagar: Advisor to Lieu- are reviewing the things after get- Srinagar: All is not well "I have been working to re- tenant Governor, Rajeev Rai Bhat- ting intelligence inputs,” he told a in the BJP as four leaders and dress issues of people since 2015. nagar Thursday said the situation local news gathering agency. workers have resigned from the I had joined BJP to resolve the was under control in Kashmir. He said police on Wednesday party in north Kashmir for the issues of people. But nothing is His statement comes days also managed the safe return of last six days. being done on the ground so I re- after a youth BJP leader along the abducted political leader in This comes after a BJP youth signed from the BJP," she told a with his father and brother was north Kashmir. leader along with his father and local news gathering agency. killed in Bandipora. Several “It was possible because of brother were killed in Bandipora. Similarly, Bashir Ahmad party leaders and workers have in north Kashmir. outstanding professionalism A social activist from Hand- Malik son of Mohammad resigned from the BJP and a “Situation is well managed in shown by J&K police,” he said. SO News Desk sponsibility. wara, Mubeena Bano, who had Subhan Malik of Thok- party leader was also abducted the valley and the security scenar- Bhatnagar said | More on P2 The Lt Governor and the joined BJP a erpora who Srinagar: Rajesh Mishra, IGP discussed about issues was part of the BJP also IGP, BSF, Kashmir Thursday concerning effective security announced his resignation Concerned about haratiya Janata Party’s national vice-president and Kashmir affairs In-charge, Avinash Rai called on the Lieutenant Gov- management and overall secu- Khanna Thursday said that the party stands with the workers and is working for the solu- from the party on Thursday. problems of Btion of their problems. “We are solving the problems of workers whether it is at their per- ernor, Girish Chandra Murmu rity environment in Kashmir. “I am the sole bread earner in BJP workers in sonal level or administrative level. A party worker should talk to the party before he chooses to here at the Raj Bhavan and The Lt Governor advised the my family and my children were resign,” Khanna said over phone from New Delhi. On 9 July, Bandipora BJP leader Sheikh Waseem briefed him about the security IGP for heightened surveillance facing | More on P2 Kashmir: Avinash Bari along with his brother Umar Sultan and father Bashir Ahmad Sheikh | More on P2 situation in the area of his re- on all fronts | More on P2

Sopore Youth Committee Set Up On Restoration Of 4G Omar Hits Out At Centre, Asks Provision Made For Arrested For Misusing e-darshan of Rituals Social Media Service, No Contempt Made: SC Told If Violence Is Increasing Or At Amarnath Shrine: : Sopore police on Thurs- Agencies of the apex court. saying national security and Decreasing In Kashmir Admin to HC day claimed to have arrested peo- On May 11, the top court human rights need to be bal- ple for creating fake accounts on New Delhi: The Centre and had ordered setting up of a anced in view of the fact that Agencies Agencies social media and using these ac- Jammu and Kashmir adminis- “special committee” headed by the UT has been “plagued with counts for anti-national activities. tration told the Supreme Court the Union Home Secretary to militancy”. Srinagar: Upping the ante Srinagar: The Jammu and Police in a statement said that on Thursday that a special com- consider pleas for restoration High speed internet in J-K has at centre over continues gag on Kashmir administration has in- a person identified as Rayees Ah- mittee has been set up as per the of 4G internet services in J-K, been suspended since August 4G internet from last about 11 formed the High Court that it has mad Mir @ Danish, son of Feroz court’s directive on the issue of last year when the Centre had months, former chief minister ensured e-darshan of religious rit- Ahmad Mir of Brath Kalan was restoration of 4G internet ser- announced revocation of its spe- Omar Abdullah on Thursday uals at the 3,880 metre-high holy arrested for creating fake ac- vices in the Union Territory. cial status and bifurcation of the said abrogation of special status of cave shrine of Amaranth in the counts on social media and using Attorney General K K Venu- state into two UTs — Ladakh and J&K was justified saying it would south Kashmir Himalayas. the same accounts for anti-na- gopal, while claiming that in- Jammu and Kashmir. end militancy in the valley and “How convenient! 5th Aug In its 23-page order, a division tional activities. cidents of militancy are on the During the hearing on now continued ban on high speed 2019 was justified saying it bench headed by Chief Justice “Recently, he had uploaded a rise there, told a bench headed Thursday, the bench, also internet is being defended saying would end terrorism/militan- Gita Mittal quoted the status video on his Facebook account by Justice N V Ramana comprising Justices R violence is increasing. cy in Kashmir & the continued report of the union territory's namely Abu Huzaife (claiming to that no contempt is made S Reddy and B R Gavai, “So which is it, increasing ban on 4G is justified saying administration in which the in- be from Gujranwala Pakistan) and out against the author- asked the Centre and the or ending,” Abdullah, who violence in Kashmir is increas- troduction of e-darshan' to facil- the person whose photograph is ities as they have com- J-K administration to file af- is Vice President of National ing. So which is it, increasing itate the devotees was discussed shown in the video | More on P2 plied with the directive fidavits within a | More on P2 Conference (NC), asked. or ending?” | More on P2 at length. | More on P2 Srinagar 02 Observer ....From the Front Page Srinagar / FridAY / 17 JuLY i 2020 News

from Qamarwari, male (21) from , male er needed. “They (people) should not touch it on of the party’s leader Wasim Bari, his brother and NGO, stating that the Centre and J&K government JK Records Highest (30) from Pantha Chowk, male (17) from Chanap- the front side, but should remove it at ear. Besides, father, who were shot dead despite having 10 per- had willfully not complied with the apex court’s Shopian, 75-year-old woman from Sonwar, Sri- ora Srg, male (40) from Rawalpora Srg, male (58) the mask should not be removed and put under the sonal security officers (PSOs) and living nearby a order. The SC had directed for the constitution of nagar, 62-year-old male from Mallabagh, Soura, from Balgarden Srg, female (40) and two male (10, chin,” he said. police station. a committee to examine into the issue of ban on 4G 50-year-old woman from Banglow, Bagh Srinagar, 02)from Noorbagh Srg, female (60) from Rajouri A prominent flu expert, Dr. Nisar-ul-Hassan On 12 July, BJP national general secretary Ram internet in the Valley. 62-year old male from Baramulla and 80-year-old Kadal Srg, male (NA) from , male (37) from said that the virus is spreading with the respirato- Madhav and a delegation of senior BJP leaders vis- “AG KK Venugopa says no contempt is made male from Sopore. Pandrathan Srg, male (24) from Indra Nagar, male ry droplets while there is some emerging evidence ited the union territory to offer condolences to the out since the committee is already formed & or- Officials from Baramulla said that a 65 year old (36) from Nawakadal Srg, male (49) and female that the virus is also airborne. “Therefore, wear- family of the party’s local leader Wasim Bari and ders of suspension are issued after due applica- man from Baramulla who was suffering from Hy- (34) from Pulwama, male (65) from Khanyar, NA ing masks protect an individual’s droplet from his father and his younger brother. tion of mind. AG claims incidents of terrorism are pertension, B/L CAP, type l Respiratory failure, (48) and male (50) from Srg, female (48) coming out and it also protects him from getting Later, they attend a condolence meeting at on the rise. Senior Advocate Huzefa Ahmadi, for severe ARDS died at SKIMS at 6:40 am. from Lal Bazar, NA (60) from NA, male (60) from another person’s droplets into his body,” he said. Srinagar’s Tagore Hall. The delegation included the contempt applicant, counters this by citing a Officials from Anantnag said that a 65-year-old Sanat Nagar, male (74) from Baghi Mehtab, male “If a person is infected, he can’t infect others Union Minister of State in the Prime Minister’s statement by HM Amit Shah dated May 31. Ah- male from Sirhama, Anantnag having multiple (38) from Budshah Nagar, male (85) from Bar- by wearing face masks as the virus has to enter Office and Udhampur MP Dr Jitendra Singh, BJP madi cites Shah’s interview that purportedly said problems died at SKIMS today. zulla, female (28) from Sumbal Bandipora, male through the respiratory system,” he added. national vice-president Avinash Rai Khanna and terrorism is on its lowest since 1990, after abroga- They said a 60-year-old woman from Sanbari, (NA) from Omerabad HMT, female (55) from NA, He also echoed the similar views about the J&K BJP president Ravinder Raina. (KINS) tion of #Article 370. He also refers to an article by Kokernag was tested positive three days after her female (NA) from Soiteng Lasjan Srg, three males masks, saying that people can use surgical masks, Ram Madhav, one of the interlocutors in J&K, sug- death. Officials said that 67-year male from Bath- (70, 58, 63) and three females (80, 85, 70) from NA, which are available in the market at cheapest LG Advises IGP gesting it is time to lift many restrictions,” read a ra, Budgam who was admitted on 28 June at the male (NA) from Chattabal Srg, female (NA) from rates. He added that N-95 can only be used by those to meet the security challenges in J&K, besides tweet on which Abdullah was reacting. hospital and was suffering from community ac- Nawabazar Srg, female (NA) from Chanapora Srg, who are dealing with the COVID patients. taking steps for welfare of the BSF personnel, en- The SC on Thursday directed the Union govern- quired pneumonia died at SKIMS today. male (48) from Handwara Kupwara, male (60) from “Wearing a mask is the most important tool gaged in difficult duties. ment and Jammu and Kashmir administration to They added that a patient from Batamaloo was Saderbal Srg, two males (32, 30) from Brein Srg, fe- with us and we have seen the scenario, by not He stressed on maintaining a sustained coordi- file a detailed affidavit in the contempt plea with- admitted on July 11 and was suffering from multi- male (60) from Pulwama, male (65) from Budgam, wearing the masks, how it helped to increase the nation between all the security forces and lauded in a week. “If you have complied with the orders ple ailments died at CD hospital while as patient female (50) from Solina Srg, female (47) from Cha- number of cases and deaths here,” he said. their role in safeguarding the territorial integrity given in May, then it is needed to publish that in from Karnah was suffering from bilateral pneu- doora Budgam, male (37) from Bemina Srg, male Apart from physical distancing, he said chang- and the internal security of Jammu and Kashmir. public domain,” the bench headed by Justice NV monia died at SMHS (60) from Keran Kupwara, male (36) from Harwan, ing of masks is recommended after every six Ramana said. (Agencies) The officials said that a 75-year-old patient from Sopore Youth Arrested three males (28, 65, 54) and female (60) from NA, hours, adding that a person can use a mask for is a very reputed businessman from Bemina Nishat, Srinagar was admitted on 12 July and was female (60) and male (68) from Hawal Srg, male (70) three-eight hours and can keep it ideally for dry- Provision Made For suffering from bilateral pneumonia and he died at Srinagar, issuing a hit warrant against him for his The Jammu and Kashmir high court had ad- from Bijhama Baramulla, male (85) from Chadoo- ing in the sun following which it can be reused. association with political party,” police said. SMHS while as 62-year old chest infection patient ra, male (69) from Noorbagh Sopore, female (52) He also appealed people to use homemade opted a court in its own motion’ petition to review from Srinagar was admitted on July 13 who also Spokesman added that the person whose photo- the difficulties faced by the public in making the from Shalpora Sopore, female (50) from Bungali masks only if they don’t have the scientifically de- graph was uploaded approached Sopore police for breathed his last today morning at SKIMS. Bagh, male (75) from Lingar Baramulla, female signed masks available. (KNO) annual high-altitude pilgrimage largely because The officials said that a woman from Shopian taking action against the admin, creator of this ac- of the COVID-19 pandemic and had appointed ad- (52) from Nadihal Rafiabad, female (60) from Hyg- count. “Upon receiving this information, Sopore was admitted on 11 July and was suffering from am Baramulla, male (35) from Srinagar, female Media Should vocate Monika Kohli as amicus curiae (lawyer as- bilateral pneumonia. “She breathed her last at organizations to at least cross check the facts,” police took cognizance and registered a case and sisting the court) in the matter. (41) from Munwarabad Srg, male (NA) from Ud- with the assistance of cyber cell of Jammu and SMHS in the morning. Similarly, a patient from hampur, female (26) from Bemina, male (45) from the official said. The yatra was scheduled to commence from the Sonwar who was admitted on July 13 also suc- Refuting the frivolous claims of some news me- Kashmir Police Srinagar, Sopore Police was able twin tracks of in Anantnag and Baltal Karfali Mohalla. to identify the user, admin of the Facebook ac- cumbed to Covid at SMHS” he said. Meanwhile, 109 more COVID-19 patients have dia outlets, the officials said that the doctors and in Ganderbal districts of the Kashmir valley on The officials said that a 62-year-old male from paramedics at the premiere tertiary healthcare count, page from where the threatening video was June 23 but was delayed due to the coronavirus recovered and discharged from various hospitals, uploaded,” police said. Mallabagh, Srinagar which was admitted on 34 from Jammu Division and 75 from Kashmir Di- institute were working round the clock to provide pandemic. 06 July died at CD hospital while as 50 year old quality healthcare to the in-patients, especially to Police added that the accused has been arrested “Certain significant steps taken by the author- vision. and is now in police custody, since past few days woman from Banglow Bagh Baramulla who was According to the daily Media Bulletin on novel the COVID-19 positive patients. ities to ensure performance of all rituals and en- admitted on 14 July died at GMC Baramulla and They said that a special and dedicated Infec- police has identified many accounts and persons abling darshans’ (glimpses) and participation of Corona virus (Covid-19), out of 12156 positive cas- who are misusing social media to create an anti patient was suffering from bilateral pneumonia, es, 5488 are Active Positive, 6446 have recovered tious Diseases Ward has been recently created for the devotees, though virtually, stand taken,” the they added. catering to the huge influx of Covid-19 positive pa- state atmosphere and demonizing security forces. court said, quoting the response of the Jammu and and 222 have died; 18 in Jammu division and 204 in “Those who create fake accounts on social me- A 62-year-old male from Baramulla was admit- . (GNS) tients. “We not only have a responsibility towards Kashmir administration. ted in the hospital on 09 July and was suffering ourselves but also to our families and society in dia to run anti-state propaganda and spreading It said the Shri Amarnath Shrine Board (SASB), from Bilateral pneumonia with diabetes mellitus DCs Authorized general so we follow each and every guideline very fake information must bear in mind that they will which manages the annual yatra, has made ade- died at SMHS and 80 year old male from Sopore Covid positive cases and deaths in Kashmir. religiously.” be identified and proceeded under law,” police quate arrangements for carrying out the regular who was admitted on 10 July was suffering from “The DC’s will take a call. If there is any area in The officials said that SKIMS Administrative said. religious rituals at the shrine and provisions bilateral pneumonia, ADRS, type 1 respiratory their district, where people assemble in large num- Block “becoming COVID-19 hotspot” was far from Sopore police with the help of cyber cell of Jam- have been made to ensure that supplies reach the failure, Rh Arthritis at SKIMS. bers without masks and social distancing, they can reality. “What is even so disgusting that at a time mu and Kashmir Police is in the process of indent- priests. With 14 more deaths, the death toll in J&K has re-impose lockdown in that particular area. They when the officials, doctors and paramedics who ing the antecedents of some 200 such accounts who “Their security has also been provided for,” the reached to 222 which include 18 from Jammu divi- have been authorized to do that,” Pole said. are working 24X7 are demoralized by just the so- have been sharing anti state content in order to report read. sion and 204 from Kashmir region. (KNO) He said that wearing of face masks and main- cial media reports and then some sections of news- create law and order problem in the area and they To tackle the situation and to facilitate the taining social distancing has been made manda- papers carry the news without even verifying it are to be summoned shortly. It is for the general ‘darshan’ for the pilgrims this year, it said the tory for every person in Kashmir. “Whosoever from the SKIMS,” they said. public that whosoever misuses the medium will government has started a live telecast of the ‘Baba Cases Cross 12, 000-Mark not be spared, spokesman said. Samba 8 and Doda 2. Among the fresh cases in- doesn’t follow it, will face the music in terms of The official said that normal procedural formal- Amarnathji Aarti’ on Doordarshan National and clude 16 from army’s BB Cantt Srinagar, 11 from fine and punishment,” Pole said. He, however, ities and protocol are followed in each and every Committee Set Up live streaming on Youtube due to the pandemic, so CRPF’s 216 TC, 45 from 115 Bn Zakura Srinagar, didn’t say that lockdown was being re-imposed in case. week detailing the setting up of committee and that the devotees can have ‘darshan’ of Lord Shiva one from IGP Office Birein Nishat, two from A/237 Kashmir as rumours about the same were mak- Meanwhile, Administrative Block and other also decisions taken by it in reviewing the orders without having to personally undertake the yatra. battalion Jawahar Nagar, six from G/117 Bn Jawa- ing rounds across the Valley throughout the day. blocks of the hospital are sanitized as per require- restricting 4G internet services there. “The telecast has provided solace to the yearn- har Nagar, 11 from Crime Branch Building Hum- (KNO) ments. The officials said that reading the scripts The apex court was hearing a plea seeking ini- ing of the faith of the devotees, who are not getting hama Budgam, seven from BSF Srinagar, 42 from of such baseless stories, one can understand how tiation of contempt proceedings against the Union to quench this desire to have darshan of Bhole 54 Bn near Jamal Carpet Srinagar, six from 54 Bn 86 Prisoners Test some “vested” interests can ruin the functioning Baba, by streaming on the internet and the TV,” Zahoor Ahmad Bhat of proscribed Jammu and Home Secretary and Chief Secretary of J-K for Nishat Srinagar, 11 from 35 Bn Humama Budgam of any premier institution. The officials assured it said. Kashmir Liberation Front. their alleged “wilful disobedience” in complying and one from 18 Bn Kulgam. people that all the guidelines are followed and However, the administration admitted that These cases have raised questions on measures with the court’s May 11 order. 182 cases were confirmed at SKIMS Soura diag- SKIMS would continue to provide quality health- any diversion of resources to the yatra would ad- initiated by the Jammu & Kashmir government to Senior advocate Huzefa Ahmadi, appearing nostic lab and include ten males (42, 27, 25, 27, 37, care, come what may. versely affect the medical work in COVID-affected prevent the spread of COVID-19 in prisons of the for the petitioner, claimed that the order was not 22, 31, 22, 21, 22) from BB Cantt Srinagar. areas. Union Territory. been complied with and the authorities were not The CRPF Cases include male (45) from 115 Bn Four BJP Leaders “That it is needless to submit, that for the It is worthwhile to mention here that the Pris- problems. We were told they will arrange ac- responding to the representations filed against Zakura Snr Srg, male (36) from Igp Office Biren healthcare as well for meeting the challenge posed ons department of UT had repeatedly maintained commodation for us but nothing has been done. So suspension of 4G internet services. Nishat Snr Srinagar, two males (34, 30) from A/237 by COVID-19 the answering respondents are uti- that they are taking adequate measures to prevent I resigned from the BJP,” he said. He said since orders passed by the authorities Bn Jawahar Nagar Snr Srinagar, six males (38, 36, lizing the health care facilities, the limited infra- the spread of the virus in jails. Earlier, two youth leaders of the Bhartiya Janta are not being published, nobody can challenge 44, 40, 33, 29) from G/117 Bn Jawahar Nagar Snr structure as well as health care professionals in- According to details collected, the occupancy Party from north Kashmir resigned. them before the court. Srinagar, eleven males (39, 30, 32, 35, 34, 38, 34, 29, cluding the doctors, paramedics etc,” it said. in jails of J&K presently is 12% more than their On Saturday, Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha To this, the bench observed the orders passed 45, 48, 34) from Cqc Crime Branch Building Hum- “But any diversion of resources to the yatra will normal capacity. (BJYM) president from Baramulla, Marouf Bhat by the committee should be put in public domain. hama Budgam, seven males (33, 30, 33, 44, 56, 50, 54) adversely affect the medical work in COVID affect- As many as 3628 prisoners are house in 14 tendered his resignation from the party. Venugopal, appearing for the Centre, said that from Ch Bsf Snr Srinagar, forty two males (39, 36, ed areas,” the administration said. jails of J&K against their overall capacity of 3234. “I hereby resign from the BJYM as a member and orders suspending 4G internet services have been 33, 40, 47, 45, 41, 45, 32, 56, 46, 38, 40, 37, 31, 39, 28, 22, Referring to the petitioner Sachin Sharma, a (KNO) any post I held as part of it. I thank you for giving passed after due application of mind. 46, 40, 34, 33, 30, 29, 24, 41, 39, 34, 31, 29, 42, 40, 38, 30, lawyer, the court said it was informed that various me the opportunity to work for the party,” Bhat said. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for 38, 27, 39, 42, 42, 40, 48, 50) from 54 Bn Near Jamal pilgrimages in different parts of the country in- 700 More Ventilators He was quoted by a national newspaper saying, the J-K administration, also told the bench that Carpet Snr Srinagar, six males (54, 27, 30, 38, 36, 41) cluding Kaweriya Mela, Kinar Kailash yatra and Laying stress on the importance of early detec- “We can sacrifice our lives for the nation, but not of the special committee has already been set up. from 54 Bn Nishat Snr Srinagar, eleven males (25, Lal Baghcha Maha Utsav have been suspended on tion of infection, Chief Secretary directed intensi- our children. I have been attacked twice in the past, Ahmadi told the apex court that absence of 4G 26, 38, 36, 24, 29, 35, 40, 38, 34, 53) from 35 Bn Huma- account of the pandemic. fying the efforts towards smart and targeted con- yet nothing has been done about it. I have not been internet speed has affected the people there, in- ma Budgam, male (30) from C.H Bsf Budgam, male The Jagannath Puri Yatra, which is held once tact tracing by utilizing information from NHM given even a single personal security officer.” cluding in online classes for students, medical fa- (37) from 18 Bn Kulgam. in 12 years, was curtailed and held under curfew data, Swasthya Nidhi survey and Arogya Setu app. While on Tuesday, BJP Vice President for Kup- cilities, e-commerce and online shopping. The Baramulla cases Include male (49) from in the city, Sharma said, seeking cancellation of With regard to capacity enhancement of hospitals wara Asif Ahmad also resigned from the party. Referring to earlier statement of the Union Kunzar , male (30) from Hadipora the yatra. for accommodating higher numbers of symptomatic “I am from a well off family. I did not join BJP to Home Minister, Ahmadi argued he had said that Sopore, male (42) from Mangloora Tangmarg, Referring to the closure of various temples, oth- patients, it was directed that positive but asymptom- make money but to work for my people. But we are militancy is at the lowest since 1990 in Kashmir. male (75) from Rafiabad, female (10) from Uri, fe- er religious places and spiritual centres, the peti- atic patients be immediately shifted to COVID care not allowed to work by officials. BJP has no value The contempt plea, filed by Foundation for Me- male (33) from Fatehgarh. tioner said even the most revered shrine of Shri centres whereas, only moderate and severely affect- on the ground. Officials are not bothered to listen dia Professionals, has alleged that the concerned The Kulgam cases include male (32) from Moon- Mata Vaishno Devi at Katra in Reasi district is not ed patients be admitted in COVID hospitals. to us and address issues of people,” he said. authorities have not yet constituted the special mai, female (19) from Badgam Dip Kulgam, male open to the pilgrims. (Agencies) Chief Secretary informed that to augment the BJP General Secretary Ashok Koul however committee in line with the top court’s order. (30) from Crpf 24 Bn Kulgam, male (28. 10 27) from shortage of medical equipments, the Government is claimed that some people had joined the party for “It is respectfully submitted that such a lax Budgam71C Kulgam, female (29.11 91) and male Govt Mulls Closure procuring nearly 700 ventilators from Government vested interest. attitude, especially during a health pandemic (29. 84 51) from Budgamabc Kulgam, male (20) from expenditure being incurred by the Industries of India, which will arrive shortly. In this regard, he “Some people (who are resigning) had come (COVID-19) and humanitarian crisis, violates both Kb Badgam Kulgam. and Commerce Department in running these loss asked the DCs to ensure their timely installation and from other parties and joined the BJP. They are the letter and the spirit of this court’s judgment…. The Anantnag cases include male (50) from T.B. making PSUs/corporations. commissioning, besides ensuring availability of oxy- seeking favours from officials. But officials are and amounts to wilful disobedience of this court’s Shah, male (40) from , male (40) from I&C department is administrative department gen cylinders and intensive care equipment. doing work for the welfare of people,” Koul said. judgment and order, which had taken judicial notice , two males (51, 50) from Anantnag, female for these PSUs. According to the communique, He further informed that wearing of masks by all A BJP leader Mehraj ud Din Malla, who was re- of the concerns relating to the ongoing pandemic (53) from Dailgam Anantnag. the Industries and Commerce department should and ban on spitting at public places are being includ- portedly “abducted” on Wednesday morning returned and the hardships that may be faced by the people The Budgam cases include male (37) from Ich- devise a detailed road map with defined timelines ed as statutory provisions in the Epidemic Diseases home in the evening. Before that a youth BJP leader of Jammu & Kashmir,” the plea has claimed.It has gam, two males (44, 52) from Budgam, male (33) for closure/ privatization/ merger of PSU/ Corpo- Act, with stringent penalties and directed the DCs/ Waseem Bari along with his father and brother were alleged that authorities were duty bound to imple- from Beerwa, male (58) from Kralpora, female rations. SSPs to ensure strict implementation of the same. killed outside their home in Bandipora. (KINS) ment the court’s direction but they have failed to (NA) from Yaripora Budgam. Chief Secretary directed promotion of good hab- notify and facilitate the functioning of the special “A detailed assessment of assets of the Corpora- The Ganderbal cases include male (45) from its in people by undertaking Information, Educa- Situation Under committee. tions to be closed be also made for their disposal Ganderbal, male (24) from Wayin, male (55) from tion and Communication (IEC) activities regard- that they were working to ensure that every in- “The directions of this court have been sum- under rules. A comprehensive plan for their re- . The Shopian cases include three males ing precautionary measures and health related dividual feels “safe and secure” in the Valley. marily ignored and the Respondents have wilfully habilitation of the staff of the corporations to be (40, 30, 45) from Shopian, the Poonch cases include assistance in the times of COVID-19. It was decided “If any political leader is facing any sort of secu- disobeyed their duty to implement this court’s di- closed/ merged be also worked out by the depart- male (46) from Poonch while the Kupwara cases that local level quarantine centres be established rity threat we are trying to address his problem as rections, which they were bound to and had under- ment,” the letter states. Include male (30) from Handwara. under the control of concerned Panchayati Raj In- soon as possible,” the Advisor said. taken to implement, and therefore must be held in The LG’s secretariat has proposed closure of SICOP The Srinagar cases include male (24) from stitutions (PRIs). He also said police and other security agencies contempt of this court,” the plea claimed. which was set up in I975 for promotion and development Nowgam, male (48) from Barzulla, male (52) from Chief Secretary impressed upon the DCs/SSPs are doing commendable job by conducting “success- It has also urged the apex court to summon the of the small scale industries in Jammu & Kashmir. Chattabal, male (30) from Humhama, male (43) to promote the use of Arogya Setu App by people ful” operations against militants and maintaining Union Home Secretary and Chief Secretary of UT “Jammu and Kashmir State Industrial Devel- from Nishat, male (35) from Bemina, male (59) from to further facilitate contact tracing. He further law and order situation in Jammu and Kashmir. of Jammu and Kashmir to explain their position opment Corporation (SIDCO) should manage all Basant Bagh, male (21) from Shalimar, two males said that unnecessary movement should be dis- On COVID-19 situation in the UT, he said the admin- with respect to the alleged non-compliance of the the industrial estates of the Union Territory to (50, 54) from Soura, female (60) from Khanyar, two couraged and proper social distancing norms be istration was closely monitoring the situation and tak- court’s directions. promote large medium and small scale industries. males (45, 65) and two females (40, 03) from Lal Ba- observed in public places/transaction points. ing appropriate steps as per situation demands. It said that the Jammu and Kashmir adminis- SICOP should be closed and all the industrial zar, three females (55, 28, 34) from Natipora, male Chief Secretary entrusted upon Divisional He also praised doctors and other frontline tration had on May 27 passed an order continuing estates presently managed by SICOP should be (45) from Awantabhawan, four males (30, 27, 28, 30) Commissioners of Jammu and Kashmir to ensure workers who are working to combat COVID-19 the restriction on mobile internet speeds to 2G in transferred to SIDCO,” the communique states. from SKIMS, female (55) from Bemina, male (33) collection of 4000 and 6000 samples per day, respec- pandemic in J&K. all districts throughout the UT without any re- J&K SIDCO is the nodal agency for promotion & from Batamaloo, male (29) from Batapora, two males tively through daily monitoring. Further, he stressed upon strictly adhering striction by time or region. development of medium and large scale Industries (55, 45) from Nowshera, male (48) from Eidgah, male During the meeting, it was informed that about SOPs and health advisory issued by the adminis- It said the petitioner had sent a representation in the state. The letter also proposes closure of Jam- (47) from Sonwar, female (47) and male (65) from 35000 brick kiln labourers are returning to Kash- tration to combat COVID-19 pandemic. (KINS) to the special committee regarding the May 27 or- mu & Kashmir Minerals Limited which was incor- Saidpora, female (62) from Jawahar Nagar, male (29) mir Valley, who should invariably be tested at der but they have not yet received any acknowl- porated as first PSU of Jammu and Kashmir in 1960 from SKIMS Soura, female (38) from Peerbagh, male Jawahar Tunnel before being sent to quarantine Concerned about problems edgment of its receipt. for exploiting the mineral resources and to establish (22) from Balochipora, male (15) from Baghat Noor, facility at respective destinations. were shot dead by militants. The incident took Besides the contempt plea, the petitioner has mineral based industries in Jammu and Kashmir. female (50) from Baghat Gurudwara, male (28) from He directed DCs of Kathua, Jammu, Udhampur place at the shop-cum-residence of BJP leader also filed an application seeking directions to the “J&K minerals be closed and the mineral sites Bagh Mehtab, female (70) from Gulab Bagh, female and Reasi to ramp up the testing capacities at all the Wasim Bari. authorities to notify the constitution of the special being managed by it be auctioned as per norms,” (65) from Dulabbad, male (75) from Zoonimar, male arrival points including airport and railway stations The killing of BJP’s Bandipora leader along committee within three working days. the letter states. (22) from Dugpora Srinagar. in view of expected increase in tourist footfall. with his father and brother, has led to a sense of The application has sought an interim direction to According to the letter, J&K Cements Limit- The Jammu cases include male (32) from Jammu. The Chief Secretary called for efficient coordi- fear among the saffron party functionaries and the authority to restore 4G mobile internet services in ed be privatized after assessment of its assets in The Pulwama cases include male (40) from nation between various implementing agencies workers across Kashmir, with some among them Jammu and Kashmir, pending disposal of the plea and transparent manner. J&K Cements Limited was Panzgam, three females (26, 65, 40) from Pul- viz. District Administration, Police, PRIs and resigning in a hurry. also the decision by the special committee. incorporated as a fully owned Government Com- wama. The Rajouri cases include male (55) from Health Department for mitigating the spread of He said that 63 workers have been provided The court had earlier taken note of the submis- pany in December, 1974 in Jammu and Kashmir. Rajouri. The Bandipora cases include female (75) COVID-19 pandemic. accommodation in security covered buildings in sions of the Centre that continuous infiltration, The LG’s secretariat has also proposed that the from Brar Bandipora. Administrative Secretaries of departments Anantnag. “In fact, we are concerned about the foreign influence, violent extremism and issues of J&K industries Ltd. be closed and the industrial A large number of cases were confirmed at CD of Health & Medical Education, Home, Disaster security of the entire Jammu and Kashmir popu- national integrity are prevalent in J-K. units run by it be privatized/auctioned. hospital lab and include six males (51, 44, 23, 23, Management, Relief, Rehabilitation and Recon- lation,” he said while replying to a query. The apex court’s the May 11 order had come on Established in 1963, J&K Industries Limited is 37, 24) from BB CANT Srg, eleven males (46, 48, 40, struction and Mission Director, National Health Immediately after the Bandipora killings, BJP’s the pleas filed by Foundation for Media Profes- presently managing 16 manufacturing units. The 38, 36, 38, 23, 21, 21, 32, 28) from 216 TC, male (72) Mission (NHM) participated in the meeting. youth wing president of Baramulla Maroof Bhat sionals and others seeking restoration of 4G ser- Raj Bhavan has also proposed that J&K Handi- from Firdous Abad Batamaloo, male (35) from Sul- Divisional Commissioners of Jammu, Kashmir announced his resignation on Facebook. vices in the UT. (Agencies) craft (S&E) corporation be merged with J&K state tanpora Pattan, male (29) from Baram- and all Deputy Commissioners, Senior Superin- A social activist from Handwara, Mubeena Handloom Development Corporation. ulla, male (45) from Lal Mandi Srg, two females (60, tendents of Police, attended the meeting through Bano, who had joined BJP a few months before, Omar Hits Out Meanwhile, Industries and Commerce depart- 60) and male (45) from Batamaloo Srg, female (55) video conference. also resigned from the party. Abdullah wrote on micro-blogging site twitter. ment has constituted a committee to finalise mo- from Dalgate Srg, male (75) from Padshahi Bagh BJP’s vice president for Kupwara Asif Ah- Abdullah was reacting to reports that Advocate dalities for merger of Handicrafts Corporation and Srg, male (80) from Shopian, male male (52) from Wearing Face Masks mad had also resigned from the party. Earlier on General KK Venugopa has defended gag on 4G in- Handloom Development Department Corporation. Bemina Srg, female (NA) from Qadipora Anant- “It is not mandatory for people to wear N-95, but Wednesday, a BJP leader Mehraj ud Din Malla, ternet in the Supreme Court, saying that incidents The committee is headed by administrative nag, female (50) from Srinagar, male (28) from a simple mask is must to prevent the virus from who was reportedly “abducted” in the morning re- of militancy were on the rise in Kashmir. secretary Industries and Commerce and compris- Budgam, male (23) from Elahibagh, female (40) spreading,” he said, adding that the people wear- turned home in the evening. The resignations and The SC was hearing a contempt petition filed on es representatives from different departments. from Pattan Baramulla, female (55) and male (26) ing face masks should remove it properly whenev- the panic among BJP activists followed the killing 9 June by Foundation for Media Professionals, an (KNO) SRINAGAR NEWS SRINAGAR /FRIDAY / 17 JULY I 2020 OBSERVER 03 GMC Rajouri Hospital Lt Governor takes stock of loosing its credibility public issues at Shopian Non availability of doctors responsible for the death of patient: Alleged relatives e-inaugurates projects costing Rs. 44.72 cr, lays foundation stones of projects worth Rs 48.77 cr IMRAN KHAN concern to positive feedback They said that for past SO NEWS DESK ers of the district to aware and healthy criticism for the several months functioning the people on adopting the RAJOURI: Day by day de- betterment of healthcare of District Hospital has come SRINAGAR: Lieutenant necessary precautions with teriorating condition of GMC facilities in District Hospital to the worst ever level, which Governor, Girish Chandra regard to spread of COVID-19. Rajouri Hospital is causing and whenever anyone raises should be cause of great con- Murmu today observed that He also asked the Police de- great fear among the locals voice against the drawbacks cern for the District Admin- the Government has put in partment to make announce- of Rajouri. and mismanagement in pro- istration. place robust mechanism at ments through their vehicles One 55 Years Old Daharm- viding health care facilities. Principal GMC Rajouri has all administrative levels for on daily basis to spread aware- pal S/o Manohar Lal R/O In the garb of COVID19, lost the credibility to stay at the redressal of public griev- ness among the people and village kerian Muparkpura some doctors are busy in his position alleged person ances, besides carrying out further advised the people went to GMC Rajouri for private practice and surger- protesting at the main gate developmental activities in to follow all COVID related treatment and lost his life ies in illegal private clinics of hospital against the death right earnest with active SOP’s issued by the Govern- as unfortunately no doctor at the stake of common man of his relative by the non- public participation. ment. was present despite his at- who come to District Hospi- availability of doctors, alleged The Lt Governor was on The members of the delega- tendants trying hard to trace tal Rajouri in critical condi- protestors. his visit to Shopian district tions also expressed their a doctor for treatment. tion, locals alleged. Civil Society Members of where he interacted with 17 tional allocation of resourc- tivity; development of Shop- cerned officers for early gratitude towards the Gov- If go by public feedback and They added that one person Rajouri appealed LG Admin- public delegations and took es has been ensured for the ian Town; early completion completion of all ongoing ernment for commissioning data available Rajouri Dis- lost his life because of the istration to completely over- stock of their demands and welfare of every section of of Girls Hostel, beautification developmental works & lan- of two Power Receiving Sta- trict Hospital has lost its non-availability of specialist haul the Hospital Adminis- issues. The visit is the latest the society. of Jamia Masjid; augmenta- guishing projects, besides tions, one at Mastpora Keller prestige and pristine after doctor in District Hospital tration and fix in the series of regular as- The process of rapid devel- tion of sports infrastructure prioritizing the local issues and other at Arhama Shop- its upgradation to Govern- Rajouri and family members responsibility for the negli- sessment of developmental opment has been set in motion & special relief package for and B2V works. He directed ian. ment Medical Hospital. of the deceased alleged this gence and wrong doings of needs of the people in the with various new projects of artisans to compensate for completion of approach The nine projects worth Hospital Administration before officers of administra- some doctors. districts by the Lt Governor. public importance being losses due to COVID-19 lock- road to Mega Fruit Mandi Rs. 44.72 cr e-inaugurated and some blue eyed doctors tion while staging protest They also appealed LG He was accompanied by executed to benefit the public down etc. Aglar & construction of pro- today included 12x30 Mtr of Principal Medical College outside the hospital. Administration to check Advisor to the Lieutenant at large, he added. The Lt Governor observed tection wall immediately to Multi-span Reshinagri Bridge Rajouri are ruling the roost Karn Saryal, Sarpanch mushrooming of illegal pri- Governor, Baseer Ahmad The delegations included- that the government is taking make the said Fruit Mandi over Nallah Veshoo; 1x45 Mtr with work culture going down lashed the GMC Hospital vate clinics and diagnostic Khan; Divisional Commis- representatives of PRIs, Fruit comprehensive measures by functional before the upcom- span Zainapora bridge over each passing day. Administration for negligent labs. They also asked to break sioner Kashmir, Pandurang growers Association, Cold reaching out to the people ing season. He further di- Nallah Tongri; 2.25 Mtr Span Locals alleged that hospi- behaviour which resulted nexus of doctors and sub K. Pole; IGP Kashmir, Vijay Store Unit Holders, Gagren with a prompt public rected the concerned officers Rebon Bridge Grider Decked tal management is not giving in death of one person today.. standard drugs suppliers. Kumar; Deputy Commis- Unit Holders, Traders asso- mechanism to resolve their for executing the beautifica- over Nallah Tongri; Gujjar sioner Shopian, Choudhary ciation, Civil Society, Non issues and meet their devel- tion work of Jamia Masjid & Bakerwal hostel Shirmal Mohammad Yasin, HoDs, Migrant Kashmiri Pandits, opmental needs. He asked Shopian, besides maintain- Shopian; WSS Nowgam Ran- Chief Engineers and other NGOs, residents of villages, the people to play an impor- ing proper hygiene in and gamarg; Water supply Scheme senior officers. Former MLC, Sports & Youth organizations, tant part in the development around the Masjid. Shirmal Sherpathri; Hr Sec Zaffar Iqbal Manhas was also NYC, Gujjar-Bakarwal Com- process through their active On the demands projected School Heerpora; Handicrafts District Administration Shopian Refutes Claims of present on the occasion. munity & Pahari speaking participation. He issued on by former MLC, Zaffar Iqbal Office building at Gagren Earlier, the Lt Governor people projected various the spot directions in respect Manhas with regard to road Shopian and Tourist Recep- Persons Thrown out of LG’s Meeting as False & Malicious e-inaugurated nine develop- demands pertaining to em- of the issues projected during connectivity of Shadab Kare- tion Centre Padpawan. mental projects worth Rs. powerment of PRIs & proper the interaction and asked the wa village & macadamization Meanwhile, foundation SHOPIAN: Following the The Administration clar- even followed them out & 44.72 cr. and also laid founda- security of its members; concerned officers to remove of roads & other developmen- stones of four projects worth release of a video on social ified that the above men- agreed to let them all meet tion stones of four projects augmentation of healthcare the bottlenecks in a time tal works, the Lt Governor Rs. 48.77 cr were laid today media where one person has tioned person along with the LG in batches but they worth Rs. 48.77 cr. infrastructure, irrigation bound manner. directed the concerned of- including- Doctors Residen- claimed that his deputation some sarpanches were indeed continued the racketeering. While interacting with the facilities, power & water sup- The Lt Governor directed ficers for completion of the tial quarters at District Hos- was thrown out of LG’s meet- listed to meet the LG at Mini The Deputy Commissioner, members of the delegations, ply; establishment of Wom- for preparing a comprehen- said works within the time pital Shopian (6 Sets); transit ing in Shopian as complete- Secretariat, Shopian where Shopian stated in a video the Lt Governor said that the en’s Degree College in Shop- sive plan to facilitate the youth period of two months posi- accommodation at Degam ly false, malicious & baseless. all deputations were called that he did not even meet UT Government is working ian; loans to farmers at of Shopian District with tively. Shopian; Shirmal to Vishroo Earlier today a video surfaced subject to a limit of maximum the said persons at any point on the agenda of equitable lowest interest rates; augmented sports facilities. The Lt Governor urged the road and Narwah-Reshinag- on a facebook page of one 5 persons per deputation in during the day as he was development and a propor- strengthening road connec- He exhorted upon the con- religious and spiritual lead- ri road under PMGSY. person namely Javed Qadri view of COVID Restrictions inside the hall attending to who claimed that he along & social distancing norms. the Honb’le LG, Advisor etc, with some sarpanches were Qadri arrived at the venue let alone kick them out or supposed to meet the LG but with 20+ people and was told make any comments against were ‘kicked and thrown out’ by the LG’s SSP security & any religious community. of the venue. He also claims Director SSL that they must He also stated that such a AG Mir is new Jammu, Srinagar Airports ZEO Kunzer asks that the Officers told him limit the number just like fictitious and malicious claim Day 53: that they ‘will not allow hin- others. Said persons imme- has the potential to disturb ADGP Law and receive 25 domestic flights teachers, masters dutva and hindus to spread diately started shouting & the communal harmony of in Shopian’ and that ‘this creating a ruckus in response the District and inviting of order, J&K with 2,995 passengers was done to subjugate their and spilt into the road while charges of spreading libel of Lalpora school to party’. raising slogans. Some officers and slander. SO NEWS DESK were tested for the COVID-19 and transported to their destinations at get Covid-19 tests JAMMU: On Day 53 of resumption both the airports amid strict obser- of routine domestic operations in vance of all necessary preventive done to get salaries Jammu and Kashmir, 25 domestic protocols. flights with 2,995 passengers on board The Government has made elab- AGENCIES Former Minister meets Lt Governor today arrived at Jammu and Srinagar orate arrangements for the arrival, Airports. screening, sampling and proper BARAMULLA,July 16: The Zonal SO NEWS DESK A total of 630 passengers aboard transportation of the passengers to Education Officer (ZEO) Kunzar in north 9 regular commercial flights arrived the quarantine centers taking spe- Kashmir’s has asked SRINAGAR: Sh. Ghulam at the Jammu Airport while 16 do- cial care of guidelines and Standard the teacher and masters posted in Lal- Hassan Mir, former Minister mestic flights with about 2365 pas- Operating Procedures (SOPs) pre- pora school to get Covid-19 tests done in and senior leader of Jammu sengers on board landed at Srinagar scribed by the Union Ministries of order to get their salaries released for and Kashmir Apni Party Srinagar: The government Airport today. Civil Aviation and Health and Fam- the month of July. (JKAP) today met Lieutenant on Wednesday appointed Pertinently, Jammu Airport Au- ily Welfare. The ZEO has also asked the teachers Governor, Girish Chandra Abdul Ghani Mir as the new thorities have received a total of 385 and master to produce a certificate of Murmu here at the Raj Bha- Additional Director Gen- domestic flights with 28,407 passen- Covid-19 in order to get their salaries van. The former Minister eral of Police (ADGP), law gers while Srinagar Airport Au- released. discussed with the Lt Gov- and order, J&K. thorities have received 630 domestic In an order, ZEO Kunzer, “All the mas- ernor about various issues that the people of J&K have to address the issues concern- In an order issued by the flights with 82,456 passengers since ters and teachers of all schools of village pertaining to regularization high expectations from the ing people of J&K. home department, Mir was 25th of May till date. Lalpora to report Covid19 testing party of casual labourers in vari- present Government and He assured the former appointed as the new ADGP Also, the Jammu and Kashmir in Lalpora Hospital if any master, teach- ous departments; redressal expressed hope that the Gov- Minister that all the genuine Law and order, J&K. government has brought back about er fail to attend, their salary will not be of mining related issues and ernment would meet the issues projected by him would Pertinently, the post was 3,331 passengers from various coun- drawn for the month of July.” other issues of public impor- developmental aspirations be reviewed for their early lying vacant following the tries to the Union Territory through “Salary will be released only after tance. Sharing his views on of the people of the UT. redressal and urged him to retirement of former ADGP special evacuation flights in the wake production of a certificate of Covid-19 the present development The Lt Governor observed continue his sustained en- Law and order, Munir Ah- of global pandemic till date. from BMO Kunzar,” the order reads. scenario in Jammu and Kash- that the Administration is deavours for promoting mad Khan. After arrival, all the passengers (KNO) mir, the former Minister said taking necessary measures public welfare.

PCB Chairman reviews Action Plan for Water scarcity forces Protest in Srinagar, Protest: House boat owners seek restoration of J&K Water bodies people to hit roads Kangan, Shopian financial help from Govt SO NEWS DESK tus, pollution level, dumping of solid waste, catchment treatment AGENCIES assistance from the Govern- “We appeal government JAMMU: Chairman, Pollution are some of the issues that are ment. to rehabilitate us and at the Control Board Shri Suresh Chugh, being addressed. SRINAGAR: A couple of The silent protest was led same time help us finan- today reviewed the preparation The Deputy Commissioners house boat owners from the by one Ghulam Qadir Gha- cially. of “Revised Action Plan on Res- have been directed by the NGT river Jehlum along with their si. He said that not only their We are unable to make our toration of Water bodies of Jam- to hold meeting with all stakehold- children staged a silent pro- house boats are in dilapi- both ends meet due to cur- mu and Kashmir” in view of the ers for the purpose of District test here in Press Enclave dated condition but they are rent Covid pandemic,” National Green Tribunal direc- Environment Plan or Watershed Srinagar seeking monetary living from hand to mouth. Ghasi said. (KNT) tions. Plan within one month. They have The meeting among others was also been directed to ensure as attended by PCCF/Director, Soil far as possible to have one pond & Water Conservation Depart- restored in each village or con- ment, P.K.Singh; PCCF/Director, struct new pond, if not not there HC Asks Govt to Reveal Department of Environment & already Infiltrator killed along LoC Remote Sensing, Dr. Neelu Gera; The Action Plan so prepared AGENCIES contaminated water from cerned authorities for Lease Renewal Policy in Keran Sector: Army Chief Wildlife Warden, Suresh is to be submitted to the Central rivers. PHE Department scarcity of drinking wa- Kumar Gupta; CEO, CAMPA, J&K, Pollution Control Board (CPCB) SRINAGAR: Kashmir- is turning a blind eye ter. “By consuming AGENCIES Sarvesh Rai; CCF ( Eco-tourism), Delhi for further submission to that is dotted with water towards the basic prob- contaminated water, the Wildlife J.Frankoi; Member Sec- the NGT. The Chairman, JK PCB, bodies is facing acute lems being faced by village in past witnessed SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir High retary, PCB, B.M. Sharma; and expressed satisfaction over the shortage of drinking people of the area,” they deadly water borne dis- Court has directed government to reveal Deputy Director, Planning, Soil progress made in the preparation water. The problem said. eases while this time the details on lease renewal policy as regards Conservation Department, Munish of Action Plan and collecting in- sparks protests in differ- In different parts of chances are same but the Gulmarg by August 12. A division bench of Dutta. formation, as per the format pro- ent parts of Valley. Haba Kadal area of Sri- authorities are in slum- Chief Justice Gita Mittal and Justice Sanjay The meeting was told that the vided by the CPCB, from various Residents of urban and nagar city, locals have ber,” the protesters said. Dhar passed the orders after advocate S. A. JAHANGIR LOLAbI exercise of preparation of Action stake holders like Department of rural areas complain been demanding supply The protesters said Makroo, counsel for an applicant, pointed Plan for Water Bodies of J&K is Forests, Department of Wildlife, about shortage in the of drinking water. They that their village Hari- out that despite opportunities, the Gulmarg SRINAGAR: Army on Thursday afternoon going on for the past two months. Department of Soil & Water Con- supply of drinking water. alleged that taps run dry pora was once Tehsil Development Authority and others have not claimed to have foiled an infiltration bid “Considering the importance servation, Department of Envi- People hit to roads and in this scorching heat Headquarter, even men- filed the reply and the matter was being un- by killing an intruder along Line of Con- of identification, protection and ronment & Remote Sensing etc. frequently block roads and they don’t even get tioned by historian Pan- reasonably delayed. He also pointed out that trol in Keran Sector of north Kashmir's restoration of water bodies (Lakes He said that it is a massive exer- demanding supply of water for bathing pur- dit Kalhana in Raj the authorities have failed to frame the Kupwara district. and Ponds) of Union Territory of cise and requires extreme coor- drinking water. poses. Inhabitants of Tarangni for its gran- policy with regard to lease renewal. “Suspicious move of unidentified persons J&K, a detailed Action Plan is dination among the stake holders The locals of Rezan village Haripora Imam- deur but today people of “Let the reply and the action taken report was detected across the LoC at Keran being prepared by the Department for its proper implementation village of Kangan that sahab area of South this village are dying for on lease renewal policy be filed before us by Sector this morning. (militants) trying of Forest and allied wings,” the The Member Secretary, PCB, falls in Gund Tehsil Kashmir’s Shopian dis- want of water. PHE of- the next date of hearing, failing which Com- to infiltrate, were intercepted by own meeting was informed. Brij Sharma informed that some Thursday staged protest. trict also blocked the ficials visited the village missioner / Secretary to Government, Rev- troops; contact was established. Infiltra- It was said that the Water bod- of the Revenue Authorities have The protesters said that Shopian-Zainpora road and assured protesters enue Department, J&K, and the Chief Ex- tion bid foiled. One (militant was) killed ies are being prioritized based not yet submitted the information they are not getting wa- at Killora near water that their problem will ecutive Officer, Gulmarg Development and 01 AK recovered,” a defense ministry on the interventions required and and they have been reminded to ter from past 12 days. reservoir and staged a be addressed and water Authority, shall remain present in person,” spokesman said, “adding, “. Operation is their location, water quality sta- do so immediately. “We are forced to use protest against the con- be supplied. (KNT) the court said as per an order. (GNS) in progress”. SRINAGAR 04 OBSERVER SRINAGAR /FRIDAY / 17 JULY I 2020 EDIT IT IS BETTER TO FIND WISDOM THAN TO BE WISE Ram Mohan Roy and Subhash Chandra shift from quantity to quality. Sports, art they are learning. The value and urge of Bose. All of them had some thing in com- and culture, fieldwork, etc., will help the learning will increase more if they real- mon: they were well- read, educated, cu- students get and retain the information ize the above-mentioned things. It will rious enough to seek answers and bold in a more meaningful way. They will be make a situation where the happiness enough to oppose anything wrong. in a position to know the real objective and the sadness will not leave any kind EDITORIAL Wisdom is vital because it pierces of learning. They will learn for ever if an of impact on a student because the real- SYED MUSTAFA AHMAD through the veils of ignorance, confusion environment of independent and critical ity is before his or her eyes. Everything [email protected]. and illusion leading to the light of truth. thinking is created. It will act as a cata- happens according to a plan and we are Therefore, it is all the more important lyst in gaining wisdom. the part and parcel of that very plan. The to make our citizens informed enough Sports teaches a person skills which uncertainties of life will provide us an t is a universally accepted truth so that they can take right decision. The gives a responsibility to promote a co- opportunity to ponder over things and that wisdom is an asset. In differ- pre- requirement of all this stems down ordinating and participating approach ultimately lead to wisdom. MAINTAIN ent religions, the need of wisdom is to providing quality education which is leading to installation of democratic val- In nutshell, we can say that without Ihighly stressed upon. Wisdom is a holistic in nature. Rabindranath Tagore ues. Furthermore, wining and losing is wisdom, a person is like an animal. He way to find truth. In this perspective, a said, “The really educated person is that part of the game and thereby teaches us or she doesn’t know his or her worth. He TEACHER-PUPIL RATIO 13-year- old young environmentalist has who is free from all biases and possesses to accept things and constantly improve or she doesn’t know the real objective of awakened the world to the hollow prom- the ability to distinguish between ethi- to make things better. the large Universe. According to such ven after the authorities claimed to have taken ises on environment protection by world cal and unethical conduct.” It also leads to mutual respect for ei- person, the whole universe is not a mys- steps to streamline the education sector in Jam- leaders. Greta Thunberg, a teenage girl Looking into the education sector ther side. Another aspect of involving tery to be pondered over. In front of his mu and Kashmir, but the reports coming to the from Sweden, has reflected exemplary often reveals some glaring problems students through art, culture and cre- or her eyes, the Sun, the Sky, the Moon, E courage and has also fulfilled the respon- which impact the quality of knowledge ating work will break the monotony of the Earth, the tallest mountains, the dif- fore are putting a huge question mark over the claims sibility of the young generation to make that our students carry. Starting from mere fact mugging requirement leading ference among people, the change of sea- being made by the concerned authorities. Amid tall claims, our leaders accountable for their ac- poor quality of teachers and obsolete to recognition and exercise of freedom sons, the alteration of day and night, the the reports surfaced that the government has failed to tions. She has highlighted the very basic thinking methods to make education a of expression. Giving students an oppor- cycle of birth and death, the growth of yet fundamental flaws in policy making. mere rat race with hyper competition. tunity to express themselves will bring different crops in different seasons, the maintain the recommended Teacher-Pupil Ratio (TPR) A voice that everyone resonates with, Enforcement of discipline in strict terms out original and independent thinking. blowing of winds, the smell of flowers, wherein most of the government-run-schools have either specially the young generation. It is in- kills the curiosity of a child and the pass- It will not only act as a stress-buster the diversity among animals, etc., mean deficit of students or surplus teachers. The aggregate TPR deed commendable that environmental fail system focuses more on marks rath- but will also help students to adopt soft nothing. degradation has become the center of er than knowledge or wisdom. These skills as measures. These can be really This person shuts eyes and is lost in of the government schools across Jammu and Kashmir our talks. It is an example of wisdom that issues extend from the basic elementary effective in countering the suicidal ten- his or her own illusive world. When the is 1:11. However, the government in the recommended is awakening us from deep slumber. Let level right up to college where critical dencies that students often suffer from. consciousness of knowing arises in him guidelines has said that there should be a TPR of 1:30, a us try to know more about it. and independent thinking has never In the long run, the students will know or her, he or she embarks on the path of Wisdom is a quality of human per- emerged. the real objective of nature. Why are we knowing and that is called wisdom. So, teacher for 30 students. Therefore, such a situation in the sonality defined as having experience, In order to escape this brain trap and here? What is our destiny? Why do the it is up to a person to reflect. Looking at education department is only leaving the students to knowledge and good judgement to take inculcate our young generation with days and the nights come and go? Why yourselves and find out the reality is the lurch at large. The failure in maintaining the Teacher- correct actions. More often, it is said knowledge ultimately leading to wisdom, is this universe as it is? Why do people shortest way to gainwisdom. Overall, a that wisdom can be acquired through ex- it is important to make learning joyful take birth? Why do we have difference person is a mini- Universe. Now, the ball Pupil ration has added to the miseries of students, who perience but experience itself doesn’t au- and wholesome. Involving students in in everything? These things are wisdom. is in our court to look out for wisdom. have suffered huge education losses since last year due tomatically confer wisdom. It would be the decision making process and being To know one’s value is the hallmark of We can make or mar ourselves. to the shutdown and subsequent lockdown in wake of appropriate to quote Greta here. Many sensitive to their needs holds key. Fur- wisdom. Article 370 abrogation and COVID-19 outbreak respec- such examples exist in our past as well thermore, India has achieved 90% enrol- Further, the students should be (The Author is Graduate Student and writes like Swami Vivekananda, reformist Raja ment at elementary level, the focus must given a tint of practical aspect of what Regularly for “ Srinagar Observer “ views are his own) tively. At present, there are nearly 1, 35,000 government teachers across JK that are teaching around 15 lakh students creating a TPR of 1.11. In Kashmir division, 6.5 lakh students are being taught by 21,000 general line teachers, 6,000 RRT, 18,000 grade II and III teachers, 7,000 masters and around 5 lecturers. Thus, keeping in view of the situation, the concerned department in both the AFTER ONLINE NOW COMMUNITY CLASSES regions should take proper and immediate steps to ensure that the recommended ratio is maintained at earliest so these hot summers but also give them a that the students could heave a sigh of relief as well the hope to cope up with this challenge. obvious burden on the teachers will also be reduced. Now a couple of days before when the government reimposed lockdown with strict restrictions in almost every dis- trict of valley, teachers are once again RAYEES AHMAD KUMAR feeling a sort of challenge to continue [email protected] the already initiated community class- es. Community classes are held in noise pollution free environment where there ince the outbreak of COVID-19 in isn’t any kind of interference from any Wuhan China during December side, the interaction is only between WORLD LABOUR DAY! 2019 and its fast spread in almost students and their teachers. So continu- Severy part of globe, the world was ing these classes amid reimposition of caught up in a situation never experi- lockdown for larger interest of students Labour is the foundation of all the majestic buildings; enced ever before. With the announce- community is of utmost importance in Because apart from the hands,it has some invisible wings. ment of lockdown across the globe, the order to mitigate their sufferings. Var- colourful life came to a halt. Every sector ious government agencies must show Royalty is when you have worn wings; got badly affected. Even the economical- due cooperation in this regard and But our labourers are without rings and they still are kings. ly sound and developed nations couldn’t help teachers in this good endeavour. His sweat is as sweet as honey; bear the damage caused by the invisible level, sometimes suspension of internet left no stone unturned to prove online Instead of issuing orders to windup the enemy of humanity. Poor people found it for days together or further throttling teaching a blessing in times of prevalent community classes, teachers must be en- His sweat amounts to a large sum of money. very hard to earn from hand to mouth. it’s speed, the teaching community in- pandemic. couraged to keep this process intact and He works throughout the day, whether rainy or sunny; Patients couldn’t be reached to hospitals stead of piling lame excuses of internet After lockdown when the govern- parents should ensure the participation due to disappearance of traffic on roads. issues dedicated themselves for this no- ment initiated to ease restrictions on of their wards in community classes. If If he has a big mountain of work, he always tries to be funny. Economy of almost all the countries was ble mission of teaching online. Students public movement and started to unlock they fear the threat of COVID, wearing Working twelve hours a day, was a big curse in the labour’s life; sluggish. However the most affected sec- who could afford the smart phones and in phased manner, teaching guild came mask, maintaining social distance and tor was the education sector because ed- where the internet wasn’t suspended fre- up with a new initiative of students out- following SOP’s while holding commu- Such kind of a gesture was only bringing strife. ucational institutions were shut in view quently got benefited by this endeavour. reach program. To solve their problems nity classes is in better interests of stu- He should have ended his life but where to find that kind of knife; of the chances of it’s spread among the On daily basis the educational institu- face to face and to get acquainted about dents. Government during these tough children. tions conducted online classes through their aspirations, the teaching commu- times should allow teachers to move If he did it, the life would be burden for his progeny as well as his Government machinery as well as Zoom app, Google classrooms etc with nity started the new idea of community from their residences to their posting wife. teaching community of valley like in the intention to minimise the academic classes outside the real classrooms in the places. Some teachers are posted in far other parts of globe, geared up them- loss of students. Every institution in- lap of nature. This not only has benefited off districts from their residences, they Robert Owen had the concerns for him; selves to come up with some sort of an stantly framed the timetable of teaching the students but teachers also find it a should be given special passes to ensure He knew that the condition of the workers was grim. alternative to compensate the academic officials and they were directed to con- good alternative in times of COVID-19 their attendances in community classes. loss of students. So teaching through in- duct the online classes according to the to help students. Community classes are Community classes can prove a bless- He tried to be a ray of hope ,when everything was caught in a dim; ternet via various modes was initiated. framed schedule. After conducting class- proving much better than online classes. ing and an alternative to real classroom He had a lot of nice gestures but worked for the truest whim. Soon the government made it mandatory es for more than two months, the online In online classes besides the internet teaching if both students and teachers for every teaching official to download assessment of class 8th was successfully issues students often feel bored due to dedicate themselves in this endeavour. Women are also part of this journey in the long run; Zoom app and restore teaching through held in previous month. These day’s the overexposure to mobile screens. Com- Because in the darkest of the biological periods, they tried their it. Inspite of lots of challenges in valley online assessment of Matric class is be- munity classes not only provide them a Author teaches at Govt BHS like restriction of internet speed to 2g ing conducted successfully. Teachers chance to relax and enjoy the nature in Anderwan Ganderbal. best to have a real fun. They worked very hard ;both in the rainy season and under the scorching sun; When the circumstances went against, they too had the real gun. Please value the dignity of a labour through many ways; From neoliberalism to necrocapitalism in 20 years Because all are living decently but the labourers are forced to Initiatives for Dairy Development remain at the bays. hoping that “coronavirus spells the end The purpose of modern biopolitical Bio- and necropolitics cannot exist Life is a trial for everyone but for them; the harsh days areharshest ofincomes. the neoliberal These include order”extension andof Kisan the Credit “unique Card facility- fiveorder years. isMultipurpose to create AI Technicians citizens in Ruraland India slaves, (MAITRIs) Nationalwithout Dairy Plan-Phase each other, I (NDP-I) but is thea scientifically specific planned(im-) lyto milk American producers and virus interest subventionthat is toneoliberal dairy cooperatives.- willworkers deliver breeding and soldiers,inputs at farmers’ mothers doorstep. and sons, multi-statebalance initiative between to increase them productivity depends of milch on animals the days; ism”.A Rs 13,343-crore National Animal Disease Control Programme whoFor the are first malleable time, genomic enough selection hasto beenfunction introduced and particularitiesthereby increase milk ofproduction racial as capitalism well as provide andrural They can’t afford to have the complete sun but can look out for (NADCP)But to the eradicate focus Foot-and-Mouth on the neoliberal Disease and presBrucellosis- forefficiently indigenous cattle in theand buffalo ever-evolving breeds. In addition, capitalist IVF tech - milkethnonationalism producers with greater access in toeach the organised country. dairy sector. ent is literally misplaced, for the cur- some rays. is the world’s largest vaccination programme. It aims to control niquesystem. for propagation Foucault of elite believed animals at amodern faster rate hasbio also- NDP-I whichTwo concluded dynamics in November have always 2019 has ensured been seam a- MARK LEVINE rentthese economicallysystem is debilitating merely diseasesthe latest by 2025 itera and their- beenpolitics introduced suffers along fromwith sex the sorted “paradox” semen production of a lesslyfar succeeded more bycentral its second place phase. forThe projectednecropolitics financial Labour is a part and parcel of our society; SHARAD GUPTA tionsubsequent of a eradication500-year-old by 2030. matrix The recently of forces created Rs technology“racism available that society only in USA ... till direct[s] now. 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Kundal Assumes Best Quality ‘Kani’ Shawls Will Be Available Class IV posts: JKSSB’s Online Late This Month, Says DC Srinagar Portal records 1, 13,200 Charge as MD JKPCC; registrations; 47,950 AGENCIES candidates submit Reviews Status Of online application so far SRINAGAR: Deputy Commissioner, Srinagar, Shahid Iqbal Choudhary has SO NEWS DESK Ongoing Projects said that the best quality ‘Kani’ Shawls will be available online in unbelievably JAMMU: Till today morning, 1, 13,200 for ensuring optimum use of low prices later this month. Registrations have been done by the can- advanced technology in mainte- Sharing the work and workpace of a didates on JKSSB’s Online Portal, since nance and construction of roads craftswoman on social media, Dr Choud- the commencement of online application and buildings in Jammu and hary said Shahnaz is among few crafts- submission from 10th July, 2020 and 47,950 Kashmir besides using quality people fighting against the extinction of candidates completed their online appli- material in these projects. He as- Kani, which is about 5000 year old craft. cation submission process for Class IV sessed the practical and ground “One shawl takes 3-24 months. Later this posts. It has been noted that about 75,000 level implication of the projects month these products will be available unique visitors visited the online applica- along with financial progress. online. Working on it. Looking forward tion portal of JKSSB yesterday. He stressed upon the concerned to support. Best quality & unbelievably Pertinently, the Jammu and Kash- officers to conduct regular site low prices,” the Srinagar DC wrote on his mir Services Selection Board has visits to stay well versed with micro-blogging site twitter. advertised 8575 Class IV posts for the actual situation and impend- Dr Choudhary also shared the pictures District/Divisional/Union Territo- ing issues of their departments. of hand-woven design on a Kani Shawl ry cadre in various departments un- He instructed them to speed up on his twitter handle. He also shared pic- collector of Kani shawls. It is estimated that from the 10,000-odd der the provisions of the Jammu and SO NEWS DESK the pace of work on all ongoing tures of the handlooms, where Shahnaz Kani shawl is made from pashmina kani weavers, only 2,000 are left today. One Kashmir Appointment to the Class-IV projects for their timely comple- and others make these Shawls. on a handloom. But instead of a shuttle of the main reasons of decline in the num- (Special Recruitment) Rules, 2020, in SRINAGAR: After assuming tion besides directing them for Kashmir’s Kani Shawl has in 2010 got used in regular pashmina shawls, Kani ber of weavers is non-availability of direct pursuance of General Administra- charge as Managing Director avoiding diversion of funds from the Geographical Indication (GI) status shawls use needles made from wood. The access to national and international mar- tion Department’s Revised Indent Jammu and Kashmir Projects project to project. that legally prohibits people from selling distinguishable, Mughal patterns, usual- kets. The brokers purchase the products at No. GAD/Mtg/RB-IV/50/2020 Dated Construction Corporation (JKP- He instructed the officers the drapes made at other places under the ly of flowers and leaves, are woven into cheap rates from the weavers and sell it at 22.06.2020 under Advertisement Noti- CC), Vikas Kundal, today held an to follow the guidelines of the same name. Kani Shawl weaving origi- the fabric like a carpet, thread by thread, very high rates to customers. fication No. 01 of 2020 dated 26.06.2020. introductory meeting with the World Bank strictly while nated in Kanihamal area of Kashmir val- based on the coded pattern called 'Talim'. The other reason is cheap ma- Further, the Services Selection officers and officials to review dealing with JTFRP projects ley and traced back to 3000 BC. While the The ‘Talim’ guides the weaver in number chine-woven lookalikes. In recent Board has operationalized two help- status of various projects being besides putting all works to name 'Kani' comes from the area where of warp threads to be covered in a partic- times, the Talim patterns are used lines one each at Srinagar and Jammu executed by the Corporation. e-tendering. He directed them this particular artisans come from, Kani- ular colored-weft. in machine-woven shawls which are for the convenience of aspirants. In ad- The meeting was attended to complete the projects in hama, the word 'Kani' - in Kashmiri - also Depending on the intricacy and com- Kani-shawls look-alikes, and are sold dition, any person who finds difficul- by Chief Engineer JKPCC, ND fixed timelines besides asking means a small wooden oblong spool. plexity of the design being woven, an ar- commercially across Kashmir and ty in submission of application form Khawaja, Executive Engineers them to handover the complet- This exquisite shawl was once coveted tisan can weave a maximum of one inch other parts of India and beyond. A ma- due to technical issue or for any other of various units and other senior ed projects immediately so by Mughal Kings, Sikh Maharajas and per day. Depending on the design, size and chine-woven copy of a Kani shawl can reasons may send a self-explanatory officials of the Corporation. that they can be utilized for British Aristocrats. The Ain-i-Akbari detailing, a Kani Shawl may take anything cost from Rs 4,000, one-twentieth of the mail at [email protected] for Kundal directed the officials public use. records that Emperor Akbar was an avid between 6 and 24 months to be completed. price of an original hand-woven one. seeking guidance, clarification etc.

Shopkeepers To Operate Only Narwani Imamsahib Village Kupwara Administration Distributes Without Basic Facilities- No Rs 1.68 Crore Among Workers After Testing Negative: DC B'pora SO NEWS DESK Drinking Water, No Electricity KUPWARA: Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC), Kupwara, Junaid Gulzar er resident of Narwani said. Nazir Ahmad Lone today distributed cheques worth Rs.1.68 crore He said the water from the among 1673 beneficiaries of construction workers at a function SHOPIAN: Narwani village streams is contaminated and organized by the Labour Department here. in South Kashmir’s Shopian local residents, children espe- On the occasion, the ADC said that the Labour Department pro- district is without a water cially, often suffer from gas- vides financial assistance to the registered construction workers supply scheme even in 21st tro-intestinal problems. for their socio-economic upliftment. century forcing the women- Apart from the Water issue, He said that a total 1673 cases have been sanctioned with a fi- folk to fetch water from nearby the village face common prob- nancial assistance of Rs.1, 68, 26,884 during the current financial streams. The residents of Nar- lems.There is no essential ser- year so far by the department. wani Imamsahib, which com- vices including electricity. He added that these cases include 12 death cases, 3 cases of prises of 220 households, said The electric lines passing in higher education, 3 chronic disease assistance cases, 23 medical that there is no water-supply this villages are endangering assistance cases and 1632 lower education assistance cases. scheme. "Our women have to the lives of the people as there The Assistant Labour Commissioner informed that the depart- walk to fetch water from near- are no electric pole in the area. ment is holding awareness programmes from July 21 for construc- by streams,” said a local elder. "The wires which connect tion workers at block level where on spot renewal of labour cards SO NEWS DESK shops located on left-Side (West that the shops shall remain The locals said that the wa- the village and the respective shall also be conducted under the guidance of JKBOCWW Board. Side) on the other day. closed on Sundays and the ter which they are drinking transformers pass over trees BANDIPORA: Deputy Com- The DC also constituted a team business hours shall be from 9 from past several years from and other temporary sheds missioner (DC) Bandipora, Dr of officers headed by Tehsildar am to 5 pm besides Night cur- nearby nallah is muddy and and can prove fatal any time Kupwara Administration Distributes Owais Ahmed has directed to Bandipora directing them to im- few shall continue to remain in unsafe. “Our men, women locals added." allow only those shopkeepers pose fines for not wearing masks place in the district. and children quite often fell “The absence of electric Rs 1.68 Crore Among Workers to operate their business who and non compliance of conditions He appealed shopkeepers to ill by drinking unsafe and poles poses a grave threat to have been tested negative laid down for opening of shops in voluntarily come forward for mud-filled water,” said locals. our lives especially the children SO NEWS DESK and have attended mandatory Bandipora town. testing so as to be assured that ev- " Every day government who often play under trees. The training on COVID-19. DC Bandipora directed the eryone is safe as it is important for claims that they are being pro- electric wires can fall down any- KUPWARA: Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC), Kupwara, As per an order issued shopkeepers to strictly ensure the well being of the people. vided with pure all basic facil- time,” a local said. Nazir Ahmad Lone today distributed cheques worth Rs.1.68 crore here, The DC said that the that they shall display their DC Bandipora said that the ities but We don’t have even Now They appeal higher among 1673 beneficiaries of construction workers at a function shopkeepers of the Bandipora negative test reports and cer- precautionary measures are drinking water facility,” said ups please address their gen- organized by the Labour Department here. town from Nussu to Kaloosa tificate of having attended the only solution to break the Qayoom wani, a local resident. uine demands as to get basic On the occasion, the ADC said that the Labour Department pro- including Khadim Market, COVID-19 training on entry of chain of spread of virus and “We are forced to bring wa- facilities are their fundamen- vides financial assistance to the registered construction workers for Shops on Ajar-DC Office Road the shop and shall keep record added that the situation may ter from a stream and some tal right,they demand UT their socio-economic upliftment. shall operate on alternate days of the customers with basic de- go out of hand if people do people bring from nearby And District administration He said that a total 1673 cases have been sanctioned with a finan- with shops located on right tails on a daily basis. not adopt the precautionary villages. It is an embarrass- please look up into their seri- cial assistance of Rs.1, 68, 26,884 during the current financial year so side (East-Side) on one day and The meeting was informed measures. ment,” Nazir Ahmad, anoth- ous and genuine issue. far by the department. He added that these cases include 12 death cases, 3 cases of higher education, 3 chronic disease assistance cases, 23 medical assistance cases and 1632 lower education assistance cases. Verification & Purging The Assistant Labour Commissioner informed that the depart- CA&PD Officials Issue Ration Cards In Favour ment is holding awareness programmes from July 21 for construc- Of Ration Cards List Kick- tion workers at block level where on spot renewal of labour cards Started In Pulwama Of Non-Existent Households In Handwara shall also be conducted under the guidance of JKBOCWW Board. SO NEWS DESK “Will Look Into The Matter And Take Action Accordingly”, says Dir 80-Year-Old Man Hit By PULWAMA: The district Administration, Pul- AATIF QAYOOM has issued multiple ration cards on of adjoining villages are having wama today ordered weeding out of the ineligible those names who are non-existent. only APL rations cards. Motorcycle Dies In Srinagar households from the list of AAY, PHH, Non PHH, HANDWARA: Can we call it Sources said that some unmar- They said some having no influ- Exclusion category and incorporating of the eligible sheer injustice or mismanage- ried and college students have got ence are yet to get due ration cards. AGENCIES households in the ration card list under NFSA-2013. ment of Department of CA&PD as the ration cards who are not qual- As per the reliable sources the The order issued here reads that as per com- it provided double ration cards to ifying the criteria but being an storekeeper of the area has not been SRINGAR: An 80-year-old man, who was critically wounded plaints being received at tehsil, subdivision and the households in Bakiaker Vil- influential and blue eyed, they are transferred since many years and when he was hit by a motorcycle on Sunday in downtown Sri- district level numerous households are still out lage of Handwara in north Kash- looting the benefits of poor and un- is involved in recommending blue- nagar, succumbed in a hospital on Thursday. of the purview of NFSA 2013 and many ineligible mir’s Kupwara d district. der privileged category. eyed persons for double ration cards. Official sources said that the elderly man, identified as Ghulam households belonging to exclusion category being As per documents available with The documents clearly showed Director CA&PD Bashir Ahmad Muhammad Lone, was hit by a motorcycle when he was coming out govt. employees, businessmen and landlords are news agaency the Department of that multiple names are men- Khan said that the issue is not in my of a chemist shop on Sunday at Safa Kadal in Srinagar. “Lone was reaping the benefits of AAY and PHH categories. Consumer Affairs & Public Distribu- tioned repeatedly and are getting notice. He said that the department critically injured in the incident,” they said, adding the wounded The order further reads that in this regard a 3 tier tion has resorted to gross misappro- double ration per month. Mean- has initiated Aadhar based enrol- was immediately taken to SHMS hospital. committee has been reconstituted to weed out ineligi- priation while issuing ration cards while locals expressed shock and ment in order to cross check frauds. They said after battling for his life for about four day, the elderly ble beneficiaries and include eligible ones as per cri- to Bakiaker village of Handwara. Be- said that most of the people in the He added that he will take up the man died at the hospital on Thursday. “After completing all the legal teria under NFSA. The District Level Committee has sides given double rations cards to area are holding double category issue and if anybody found guilty, and medical formalities, the body of the deceased was handed over been given the mandate of collecting and segregating several households, the Department ration cards while consumers he will be taken to task. (KNS) to his relatives for last rites,” they said. the data as per criteria notified by the government be- They said a case has already been registered and investigation is sides monitoring and digitisation of data. underway into the incident. The Tehsil Level Committee has to ensure the submission of authentic and correct data besides gen- DDC B’pora Reviews Covid COVID-19: Govt erating maximum awareness about the verification Containment Measures in Sumbal Evacuates 2, 26,071 Tangmarg Labourers Hold Silent process. Organisation of Gram Sabha and receiving Protest Demands Revocation Of E objections besides identification and recommenda- SO NEWS DESK about the precautionary measures Stranded JK Residents tion of eligible households for inclusion and exclusion to be taken to avert the spread of SO NEWS DESK Tendering On Nallah Ferozpora accordingly has been entrusted to the Village Level BANDIPORA: Deputy Commission- Covid-19 besides intensifying fumiga- Committee. The Deputy Commissioner Pulwama, Dr er (DC) Bandipora, Dr Owais Ahmed tion drives to sanitize public places, JAMMU: The Jammu and Kashmir Gov- AADIL DAR Raghav Langer said that the district administration today reviewed the measures tak- distributing hand sanitizers, masks ernment has evacuated about 2,26,071 JK res- is committed towards equitable and inclusive gover- en by the district administration to and reading material including bro- idents, stranded in other parts of the country TANGMARG: Labourers of various areas of Tangmarg on Thursday nance and the mentioned committees shall complete contain the spread of COVID-19 in chures, leaflets, regarding do’s and due to COVID lockdown, via Lakhanpur and staged a salient protest in Tangmarg and were demanding immediate the process in a time bound manner. Sonawari Sub Division. don’ts among the people. through special trains and buses till date revocation of e tendering of Nallah Ferozpora in north Kashmir. The He said that this parallel exercise of weeding out Deputy Commissioner reviewed The DC said that the use of masks amid strict observance of all necessary guide- protesting labourers told our correspondent that they are earning of ineligible and exclusion of eligible beneficiaries the steps taken by the administra- has been made mandatory in the dis- lines and Standard Operating Procedures. their livelihood from Nallah Ferozpora and said thousands of labours shall be beneficial for rolling out of One Nation tion in Sumbal Sub -Division to con- trict and directed concerned officers As per the official data received in this is working on the nallah for the past thirty years and this is the only One Ration Card scheme so that the desired bene- tain the spread of coronavirus and it to implement the order strictly on regard, the Jammu and Kashmir admin- source for the earning to large number of labourer. fits reach the intended persons and people can also was informed that strict lockdown ground and impose fine on the peo- istration has received 85 special trains at They said few months before Geology and Mining department contact the helpline no’s 01933241127, 9906919347 es- has been imposed in Sumbal town ple who refuse to wear masks. Jammu and Udhampur railway stations started the e tending process of ferozpora nallah in Tangmarg area tablished for this purpose. The DC said already 86% for 48 hours after service providers He said the use of masks has from different states and UTs, so far, with and allotted ferozpora nallah to the contractor but he did not allow Aadhar seeding has been achieved in the district and were detected COVID positive. become very important in the cur- about 70,836 passengers while about 1,55,235 us to work on ferozpora nallah, the protesting labourers said. at present there are total 15,085 AAY cards in district, The meeting was further informed rent scenario besides maintaining persons from other states and UTs including The labourers have appealed the governor led administration to 59,641 BPL/PHH cards, 40,718 NPHH cards and 693 ra- that under Hifazat Campaign, various other health hygiene and social 883 from abroad have been evacuated by the revoke the decision of e trending on Ferozpora nallah so that the la- tion cards under Exclusion category. departments are sensitizing people distancing. government through Lakhanpur till date. bourer community in the area will not suffer. 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Governing Body of Trader Association India capable of producing COVID-19 Khan Market, S. K. Bridge Announced vaccine for entire world: Bill Gates New Delhi: India's pharmaceu- down, he said, "India is still at the tical industry will be able to pro- beginning of this, but there's a lot duce COVID-19 vaccines not just of very important things have been for the country but also for the en- done. tire world, according to Microsoft “It's a huge challenge with India co-founder and philanthropist Bill because you've got a gigantic coun- Gates. try. You've got your urban centers A lot of "very important things with a lot of density-- and so that-- • SO NEWS DESK have been done" in India and its drives the spread. You have people vocate Abhinav Sharma as association to work with ad- pharma industry is doing work "to moving around." Associate Legal Advisors. ministration in exploring help make the coronavirus vaccine He, however, added: "Yet people POONCH: A meeting of Speaking on the occasion Sh new employment opportu- building on other great capacities are stepping up... Looking at how we recently launched TRAD- Gurdeep Singh said that The nities in POONCH.Welcom- that they have used for other diseas- reduce the spread while trying not ER ASSOCIATION KHAN body will be a platform for ing the decision of DEPUTY es", said the Co-Chair and Trustee of to reduce food availability, equip- MARKET,S.K BRIDGE was the traders/shop keepers to COMMISSIONER POONCH Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. ment that people need." held today under the aegis of discuss their problems.The for formation of one more Speaking in a documentary -- Highlighting Gates foundation's the president Gurdeep Singh body in a united manner will bus stand near Khan market COVID-19: India's War Against The role, he said it has "worked for the saraf.The president Gurdeep project the problems of the he said that this will generate Virus -- to be premiered on Discovery Indian government on health is- Singh announced the govern- traders on various platforms. 2000 new jobs in the form of Plus this (Thursday) evening, Gates also Bio E, Bharat (Biotech), many sure we are immune, which is how sues like introducing new vaccines ing body on the occasion. The Sh Gurdeep Singh suggested Rehris,Street hawkers,Auto- said India also faces a huge challenge others. They are doing work to help we end the epidemic." over the last decade; and so when Governing body comprises measures and appealed to mobile workshops etc.With due to the health crisis because of its make the coronavirus vaccine, build- Gates said Bill and Melinda Gates COVID-19 came along, we stepped of 16 members and 15 field governmet to declare this re- this historic decision the DC gigantic size and urban centres with a ing on other great capacities that they Foundation is also a "partner with in and said you know where are the members. gion as an industrial zone so POONCH has given employ- lot of population density. have used for other diseases." the government, particularly with gaps, we have been funding work on - Mohammad Taj is cho- that employment is generat- ment to approx 2000 persons Commenting on the strength of Stating that India joined Coali- the department of biotechnology, detection and isolation. sen as vice president.Three ed.He termed this market as directly and indirectly. He India's pharma industry, he said, tion for Epidemic Preparedness In- the Indian Council of Medical Re- “We have been particularly active leading businessmen of the ZONE OF DEVELOPMENT impressed upon the members "India has a lot of capacity there novations (CEPI), which is a group search (ICMR) and the office of the in UP and where we have district Haji Abdul Aziz Mir AND PROSPERITY.He said that this body is not only a -- with the drug and vaccine com- working on a global basis to build principal scientific advisor provide done health delivery in the past." ,Lala Manzoor Ahmed Lone that the forced migration trader body that will work panies that are huge suppliers to vaccines platforms, Gates said, "I advice and help about getting these The foundation is also working and Syed Ahmed Habib will from gulf countries and oth- for profits only but also has the entire world. You know, more am excited that the pharmaceutical tools going". with the department of personnel be the ADVISORS of the er states during Corona lock some social responsibilities vaccines are made in India than industry there will be able to pro- Commenting on the deadly virus and training to take their online body.Leading Legal Lumi- down has made thousands of like helping poor people in anywhere-- starting with Serum In- duce not just for India but also for breaching India's borders in the training platforms and "are now us- nary Sh Anuj Kapoor will be youths of Mangnar,kuniyan,- getting soft loans from banks stitute, that's the largest." the entire world. (This is) What we documentary which was shot ex- ing that guidance to help their front- the legal Advisor along with jhullas and khanetar jobless.. for setting business units in He further said, "But (there are) need to reduce the deaths and make tensively during the period of lock- line health workers", Gates said. Advocate Sadaf Mir and Ad- It is the responsibility of this the area.

Infosys shares soar to India’s electricity output recovers further Air India to send staff on leave record high on stronger-than- in first half of July without pay for upto five years CHENNAI: India’s electrici- time since Modi announced expected Q1 profits ty generation during the first a nationwide lockdown in half of July fell at a slower March. New Delhi: Shares of In- Infosys on Wednesday posted pace than in June, provision- The northern state of Uttar fosys rallied 15 per cent on 12.4 per cent rise in the first al government data showed, Pradesh - India’s most popu- Thursday after the company quarter consolidated net prof- as industries and commercial lous and home to the largest posted a stronger-than-ex- it to Rs 4,272 crore, helped by establishments opened up af- number of medium and small pected 12.4 per cent rise in large deals, and said its FY21 ter further following gradual scale enterprises (MSMEs) in the first quarter consolidat- revenue is likely to grow by easing of lockdowns. the country - witnessed a 10.1% ed net profit. up to 2 per cent. Power generation fell 3.1% growth in electricity use. The stock jumped 14.49 per The Bengaluru-based com- in the first 15 days of July Other states including Bi- cent to its one-year high of Rs pany, which logged large compared with the same peri- har, and Madhya 952 on the BSE. deal wins worth USD 1.7 bil- od last year, a Reuters analy- Pradesh - all of which are On the NSE, it rose sharp- lion during the quarter, saw sis of daily load despatch data known for MSMEs - saw an New Delhi: Air India has garding this matter, Air In- ly by 14.98 per cent to its 52- its digital revenues growing from federal grid operator uptick in power demand. started the process of iden- dia spokesperson said,”We week high of Rs 955.50. over 25 per cent to USD 1.38 POSOCO showed, compared - is still lower when compared Major industrial states Seasonal factors including tifying employees, based on would not like to make any It was the biggest gainer billion (44.5 per cent of total with a 9.9% fall in June. with the same periods from such as , Gu- hot weather could have fu- various factors like efficien- comment on the issue.” on the BSE 30-share Sensex revenues). In the second half of June, the previous year. jarat in the west and Tamil elled higher power demand. cy, health and redundancy, Aviation sector has been and NSE 50-share Nifty. The company had posted electricity generation de- Industries and offices ac- Nadu in the south continued The states of who will be sent on com- significantly impacted due "Infosys's results beat esti- a net profit (before minority clined 5.3%. count for over half of India’s to witness steep drops in elec- and Bihar have also seen a pulsory leave without pay to the travel restrictions mates substantially (revenue/ interest) of Rs 3,802 crore in While power use has annual power use. Prime tricity use amid higher inci- rise in coronavirus cases in (LWP) for up to five years, ac- imposed in India and other margins), but the key positive the June 2019 quarter. Rev- picked up from previous Minister Narendra Modi has dence of coronavirus cases. the recent days, which could cording to an official order. countries due to the corona- is the reiteration of revenue enue grew 8.5 per cent to Rs months when India was un- been citing electricity con- However, many states with impact power demand. Bihar The airline’s board of di- virus pandemic. All airlines guidance growth of 0-2 per 23,665 crore in the quarter der a strict lockdown, elec- sumption to show there are smaller yet significant indus- has also announced a lock- rectors have authorised its in India have taken cost-cut- cent for FY21," according to a under review from Rs 21,803 tricity demand - which is im- “greenshoots” in the Indian trial profiles saw growth in down beginning Thursday Chairman and Managing Di- ting measures such as pay report by Edelweiss Research. crore in year-ago period. pacted by seasonal changes economy. power demand for the first and ending July 31. rector Rajiv Bansal to send cuts, LWP and firings of em- employees on LWP “for six ployees in order to conserve months or for a period of two cash flow. years extendable upto five For example, GoAir has years, depending upon the put most of its employees following factors - suitabil- on compulsory LWP since Oil prices slip after OPEC, allies China’s economy returns to growth ity, efficiency, competence, April. quality of performance, India resumed domestic as virus lockdowns lifted health of the employee, in- passenger flights from May agree to ease supply curbs stance of non-availability of 25 after a gap of two months the employee for duty in the due to the coronavirus pan- TOKYO: Oil prices slide on ber would end up amounting Beijing: China became the past as a result of ill health or demic. Thursday after OPEC and to about 8.1 million-8.3 mil- first major economy to report otherwise and redundancy”, However, the airlines have allies such as Russia agreed lion bpd, more than the head- growth following the corona- the order said on Tuesday. been allowed to operate only to ease record supply curbs line number. That’s because virus pandemic, recording The departmental heads a maximum of 45 per cent of from August, though the countries in the grouping an unexpectedly strong 3.2% in the headquarter as well their pre-COVID domestic drop was cushioned by hopes which over-produced earlier expansion over a year ear- as regional directors are flights. Occupancy rate in for a swift U.S. demand pick- this year would compensate lier in the latest quarter as required to assess each em- Indian domestic flights has up after a bigger-than-expect- by making extra August-Sep- anti-virus lockdowns were ployee “on the above men- been around 50-60 per cent ed drawdown from the coun- tember cuts, the minister lifted and factories and stores tioned factors and identify since May 25. try’s crude stocks. said. reopened. the cases where option of Scheduled international Brent crude LCOc1 fell Still, oil prices are expect- Growth reported Thursday compulsory LWP can be passenger flights continue to 13 cents, or 0.3%, at $43.66 ed to remain static as an in- was a dramatic improvement exercised”, stated the order remain suspended in India a barrel by 0015 GMT, and crease in crude processed by over the previous quarter’s other industries are almost from the previous quarter’s dated July 14. since March 23. U.S. West Texas Intermediate refineries is likely to offset 6.8% contraction — China’s back to normal operating lev- 8.4% contraction as factories “Names of such employees The passenger demand for (WTI) crude CLc1 dropped December. higher supply volumes, Rys- worst performance since at els. But consumer spending that make the world’s smart- need to be forwarded to the air travel will contract by 49 18 cents, or 0.4%, to $41.02 a “Some investors took prof- tad Energy said in a note. least the mid-1960s. But it is weak due to public unease phones, shoes, toys and other General Manager (Person- per cent in 2020 for Indian barrel. They rose 2% the pre- its after the OPEC+ decision, “We find that prices will still was the weakest positive about possible job losses. Cin- goods reopened. nel) in headquarter for ob- carriers in comparison to vious day, helped by the U.S. but a big draw in U.S. crude have to stay where they are figure since China started re- emas and some other busi- Retail sales shrank by taining necessary approval 2019 due to COVID-19 crisis, crude inventories drop. provided some support,” Ka- for the rest of 2020 as any porting quarterly growth in nesses still are closed and 3.9%, but that was a marked of CMD,” the order added. said global airlines body The Organization of the zuhiko Saito, chief analyst at uptick will hurt already the early 1990s. travel remains restricted. improvement over the pre- In response to queries re- IATA on Monday. Petroleum Exporting Coun- Fujitomi Co said. struggling refining margins China, where the pandem- Economists say China is vious quarter’s 19% contrac- tries (OPEC) and its allies, Data from the Energy In- and negatively impact the ic began in December, was likely to recover faster than tion while millions of fam- known as OPEC+, agreed on formation Administration most-needed recovery in re- the first economy to shut some other major economies ilies were confined to their Wednesday to scale back oil showed U.S. crude invento- finery runs,” it said. down and the first to start the due to Beijing’s decision to homes and shopping malls production cuts from August ries fell 7.5 million barrels Elsewhere, International drawn-out process of recov- impose the most intensive were shut down. as the global economy slowly last week, shrinking much Energy Agency Executive ery after the ruling Commu- anti-disease measures in his- Exports grew by an unex- Sensex rises over 100 points in recovers from the coronavi- more than the 2.1 million-bar- Director Fatih Birol said on nist Party declared the dis- tory. That included cutting pectedly strong 0.4% in June rus pandemic. rel drop expected by analysts Wednesday that global oil ease under control in March. off most access to cities with but still are off 3% for the early trade; Infosys soars 12% OPEC+ has been cutting in a Reuters poll. markets are slowly rebal- “The national economy a total of 60 million people first half of the year. June output since May by 9.7 mil- Despite the official OPEC+ ancing after the shocks seen shifted from slowing down and suspending trade and imports rose 3% — including Mumbai: Equity bench- broader Nifty closed 10.85 lion barrels per day, or 10% accord, Saudi Arabian Ener- during the coronavirus lock- to rising in the first half of travel. a 10.6% jump in purchases mark Sensex surged over points, or 0.10 per cent, up at of global supply, but from gy Minister Prince Abdulaziz down, with prices expected at 2020,” the National Bureau of In the three months end- of U.S. goods despite a tariff 100 points in early trade on 10,618.20. August, cuts will officially bin Salman said production about $40/barrel in the com- Statistics said in a statement. ing in June, factory output war — but are down 3.3% so Thursday led by gains in Foreign institutional taper to 7.7 million bpd until cuts in August and Septem- ing months. Manufacturing and some rose 4.4%, a sharp rebound far this year. index-heavyweight Infosys investors were net sellers even as Asian peers traded in the capital market on with significant losses. Wednesday, offloading eq- The 30-share BSE Sensex uities worth Rs 221.70 crore, was trading 116.77 points, provisional exchange data or 0.32 per cent, higher at showed. RIL plans global push with indigenous 5G technology ATF price hiked by 1.5%, petrol 36,168.58. Similarly, the NSE According to traders, ral- Nifty rose 18.65 points, or ly in IT stocks led by Infos- Mumbai: Reliance Indus- The technology was built ture phone, to an affordable business, which has since and diesel rates unchanged 0.18 per cent, to 10,636.85. ys kept investor sentiment tries Ltd (RIL) chairman indigenously by an in-house smartphone,” Ambani said. become a major revenue con- Shares of Infosys rallied positive, but concerns over Mukesh Ambani announced technical team at Jio Plat- “We believe we can design an tributor to the group, Amba- New Delhi: Jet fuel or ATF price on Thursday was hiked by around 12 per cent after the rising Covid-19 cases capped the development of a made-in- forms, the company’s digital entry-level 4G…or even 5G ni said more strategic part- 1.5 per cent, the fourth increase in six weeks, while petrol and IT major posted a stron- the gains. India 5G technology solution business arm, said Ambani, smartphone at a fraction of nerships will be announced diesel rates were unchanged. ger-than-expected 12.4 per Bourses in Shanghai, that he envisions will be the who recently surpassed Goo- its current cost. But, to pow- in the retail business. Last Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) price was hiked by Rs 635.47 cent rise in the first quarter Hong Kong, Tokyo and Seoul cornerstone of the company’s gle co-founders Sergey Brin er such a value-engineered year, Reliance Retail report- per kilolitre (kl), or 1.5 per cent, to Rs 42,628.28 per kl in the na- consolidated net profit to Rs were trading around 1 per strategy to create a connected and Larry Page to become smartphone, we also need ed a revenue of Rs 1.63 lakh tional capital, according to a price notification by state-owned 4,272 crore, helped by large cent lower, while stock ex- digital ecosystem, spanning the world’s sixth-richest per- an equally value-engineered crore and operating profit of oil marketing companies. deals, and said its FY21 reve- changes on Wall Street end- telecom, e-commerce, retail son. Laying out his vision smartphone operating sys- Rs 9,654 crore. This is the fourth straight increase in ATF prices in six nue is likely to grow by up to ed on a positive note in over- and enterprise solutions in for the company in a virtual tem and such an operating On the oil and gas busi- months. 2 per cent. night session. India and outside. address, Ambani said one of system must be designed with ness, Ambani said he has Rates were hiked by a record 56.6 per cent (Rs 12,126.75 per HCL Tech, TCS, Tech The number of cases “Once Jio’s 5G solution the key focus areas of Jio will India in mind. Google and Jio been approached by global kl) on June 1, followed by Rs 5,494.5 per kl (16.3 per cent) in- Mahindra and Sun Pharma around the world linked to is proven at India-scale, Jio be to upgrade millions of In- are partnering to build an companies for strategic part- crease on June 16. Price was hiked by Rs 2,922.94 per kl or 7.48 were the other gainers. the disease has crossed 1.35 Platforms would be well-po- dians using feature phones Android-based smartphone nerships in its chemical busi- per cent on July 1. On the other hand, ITC, crore. sitioned to be an exporter of on 2G networks by offering operating system.” ness, including in utilising ATF prices are revised on 1st and 16th of every month based HDFC, Titan, PowerGrid, In India, the number of in- 5G solutions to other telecom them cheap smartphones. Analysts said a key part of the feedstocks. The Covid-19 on average of benchmark international price and foreign ex- NTPC and Tata Steel were fections spiked to 9.68 lakh, operators globally, as a com- “As India is standing at the Jio’s strategy is to leverage pandemic has, however, cast change rate in the preceding fortnight. among the laggards. according to the health min- plete managed service,” Am- doorsteps of the 5G era, we the tech developed by start- a shadow on RIL’s $15 billion Petrol and diesel prices, which are revised on a daily basis, In the previous session, istry. Meanwhile, interna- bani said at the company’s should accelerate the migra- ups in which Reliance has in- stake sale to Saudi Aramco were kept unchanged on Thursday. the BSE barometer ended tional oil benchmark Brent 43rd annual general meeting tion of 350 million Indians, vested. Announcing further in its oil-to chemicals (O2C) Price of petrol has not changed for 17th day in a row. It sells 18.75 points, or 0.05 per cent, crude futures fell 0.55 per on Wednesday. who currently use a 2G fea- value unlocking in the retail business. for Rs 80.43 a litre in the national capital since June 29. higher at 36,051.81, and the cent to USD 43.55 per barrel. Srinagar 07 Observer Srinagar / FridAY / 17 JuLY i 2020 News

DC Kupwara Approves Minor Good Connectivity, Key To Mining Block-3 to JKPCC Development: Div Com SO NEWS DESK KUPWARA: Mining Plan Approv- Launches Resumption Work on Z-Morh Tunnel al Committee, which met here un- der the chairmanship of Deputy SO NEWS DESK Commissioner, Kupwara, Anshul Garg, today approved the Mining GANDERBAL: After remaining Plan prepared by JKPCC for the halted for about a year, the Division- Minor Block 3. al Commissioner Kashmir, P.K Pole The Mining Block 3 exists from today launched the resumption work Bakhihakher Bridge to Sultanpora on the crucial 6.5 km long Z-Morh Bridge upstream in Handwara of Tunnel between Gagangeer and district Kupwara. Sonamarg in Ganderbal district. The committee held threadbare Z-Morh Tunnel is part of a mega discussion and found the plan tech- project announced by the Govern- nically correct and it was given out ment of India to ensure undisrupt- in the meeting that the plan was ed all-weather connectivity be- prepared by a Recognised Qualified tween Kashmir and Ladakh which Person (RQP). mostly remains closed during the The Deputy Commissioner di- winters due to heavy snowfall. rected the Executive Engineer The project has been commis- Irrigation & Flood Control De- sioned with a total cost of Rs 2,379 partment and District Mineral crore and awarded to APCO Amar- Officer to work in tandem in the nathji Tunnelway Pvt. Ltd. field and make sure that there Speaking on the occasion, Div should be no damage to the ir- Com said that the development of rigation assets including bunds any area depends on its road con- heavy snowfall in Gagangeer area. rector, National Highways and and irrigation canals while ex- (Member secretary, MPAC) G&M, masks, 80 packets of triple layer nectivity especially in areas hav- While inspecting the execut- Infrastructure Development tracting minor minerals. DMO, Executive Engineers of R&B masks, 15 packets of melt blown ing mountainous terrain. ed work, the Managing Direc- Corporation (NHIDCL), District The Deputy Commissioner and I&FC attended the meeting. masks, 35 PPE kits, 75 sanitizers He said, with the commission- tor, NHIDCL stressed upon the Development Commissioner, asked Executive Engineer I&FC to Meanwhile in another event State 500 ml, 4 sanitizers 5 ltr, 20 sani- ing of Z-Morh Tunnel, the econ- executing agencies to ensure Shafqat Iqbal, ASP Ganderbal, take care of irrigation assets and Bank of India, Kupwara branch to- tizers, 1 ltr spray and 1 sanitizer omy of the area will get boost as completion of the projects with- Project Manager, APCO con- use magisterial powers against day donated Personal Protection dispensing stand. the tunnel will provide all-weath- in the stipulated time frame so struction company and other of- those who violate the law. Equipment kits to District Adminis- The Deputy Commissioner Kup- er road connectivity to Sonamarg that it could be dedicated to the ficers and officials from NHID- Among others Additional Dep- tration Kupwara. wara, Anshul Garg expressed grat- tourist destination which remains public on time. CL and APCO were present on uty Commissioner, Kupwara, Na- The donated items include itude on the kind gesture of the closed during the winters due to Among others Managing Di- the occasion. zir Ahmad Lone, Deputy Director 10 Laminated PPE kits, 25 N-95 bank.

Power Shutdown DDC B’pora For Saturation Of Congress Appoints Dr. Ayoub Matto as SO NEWS DESK Working President for DCC Kulgam SRINAGAR: As per Superin- Farmers Under KCC Scheme SO NEWS DESK tendent Engineering O&M, Cir- SO NEWS DESK cle-11, KPDCL Srinagar, in order SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Commit- to carry out realignment of feed- BANDIPORA: District Devel- tee (JKPCC) today reconstituted the District Congress Committee, ers to their original route, shut- opment Commissioner Bandi- Kulgam, with immediate effect. down of 11 kV feeder no. 4 and pora, Dr Owais Ahmed today The Party has also appointed Dr. Ayoub Mattoo as working pres- 5 of Shalteng Receiving Station directed the Department of ident Kulgam District. shall be observed on July 18 and Agriculture and other allied The Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) July 21 from 10 am to 2 pm. departments to ensure cent per- President G.A. Mir has approved the proposal of appointment of Dr. To carry out installation of cent coverage of farmers under Ayoub Mattoo as working President for District Congress Commit- a substation frame of 630 KVA Kissan Credit Card Scheme and tee, Kulgam, with immediate effect. transformers at Iqbal Abad Be- daily basis from 9 am to 5 pm. other farmer welfare schemes The President has also approved the proposal of reconstitution/ mina, shutdown of 11 kV feeders Similarly in order to carry to empower them under ‘Prad- appointment of new officers for DCC Kulgam. no. F 03 and F 05 of Bemina Re- out replacement of broken chan- han Mantri Aatma Nirbhar ceiving Station shall be observed nel iron cross arm of 33 kV pole Bharat Scheme’. as per programme given below. structure near SKICC, shutdown Dr Owais said this while in- Police Arrest 2 Drug The power supply shall re- of 33 kV line shall be observed as augurating a day long Kissan main affected to feeder No. F 03 per programme given below. Mela organized as part of Kissan Peddlers in Sopore of Receiving station Bemina-1st The power supply to areas Pakhwada activities initiated by SO NEWS DESK between 10 am to 11:30 am on fed from 33 kV Cheshma Shahi the Department of Agriculture in July- 18 and for F 05 on July-19 Centaur line (Receiving Station collaboration with allied depart- SOPORE: Continuing its drive against drug dealings in Sopore, Police between 11 am to 12 noon. Buchwara) shall remain shut ments, banks at Sumbal today. have arrested two notorious drug peddlers and recovered psychotropic Similarly in order to carry on July 18 from 9 am to 4 pm. On the occasion, DDC Bandi- substance from their possession. Officers at a checkpoint established at out pending works under PSDF, To carry out augmentation pora distributed Kissan Cred- main chowk Sopore intercepted a notorious drug peddler identified as shutdown of 132/33 kV Grid Sta- of PC Depot under IPDS, shut- it Cards among 150 farmers Muneer Ahmad Bulaki @Munn Bluki resident of Batpora Sopore. During tion Sheeri shall be observed as down of Receiving Station PC and also handed over 28 paddy checking, officers were able to recover 30 bottles of Codeine phosphate per programme given below. Depot shall be observed as per thrashers among progressive from his possession which he was carrying for distribution among youth. The power supply to areas programme below. farmers under different schemes. tered during the Kissan Mela. like KCC, PM Kisan, Pardhan He has been arrested and shifted to PS Sopore where he remains in cus- fed from Installation of 132 CT The power supply to areas fed He also distributed 12 chaff The DDC while speaking on Mantri Fasal Bhima Yojana, tody. Similarly, officers from Police Station Tarzoo at a checkpoint estab- set of Sheeri Delina Circuit from Receiving Station PC Depot cutters and 06 milking ma- the occasion impressed upon Soil Health Card Scheme, Or- lished at Railway crossing Seer intercepted an individual identified as shall remain shut on July 17 shall remain affected on July 18, chines among Self Help Groups the officers and field function- ganic Farming and others to Adil Ashraf Khan resident of Peth Seer Sopore and recovered 200 tablets from 9 am to 5 pm and power 21, 22 and 24 from 9 am to 6 pm. sponsored by JKSRLM. aries to make the programme achieve the target of doubling of Spasmoproxyvon Plus from his possession. He has been arrested and supply to areas fed from Instal- In order to carry out PMDP The DDC felicitated 11 pro- a grand success by covering the income of farmers by 2022. shifted to PS Tarzoo where he remains in custody. lation of 4 No. Isolators of LJHP works at various identified lo- gressive farmers who had used all the farmers including those On the occasion, the DDC was Accordingly, cases under relevant sections of law have been regis- Sheeri Circuit shall remain cations shutdown of feeder No. innovative techniques for cul- engaged in Horticulture, Diary, accompanied by Director Ani- tered at Police Station Sopore and Police Station Tarzoo respectively and shut between July 19 and 22 on 2 of Receiving Station Silk Fac- tivation vegetables and other Fisheries, Sheep rearing etc. mal Husbandry Kashmir Purni- investigations have been taken up. Community members are requested daily basis from 9 am to 5 pm. tory shall be observed as per agricultural produce and sanc- under KCC scheme for their ma Mittal, Director Horticulture to come forward with any information regarding drug peddlers in their Also the power supply to ar- programme given below. tioned letter of KCC were also linkage with PM Kisan account. Aijaz Ahmad Bhat, Chief Agri- neighbourhood. Persons found indulging in drug peddling will be dealt as eas fed from Installation of 132 The power supply to Feeder No. given out among dairy farmers He directed all the depart- culture Officer Farooq Ahmad, per law. Police has resolved to deal robustly with drug peddlers. kV 3 No. isolators of Sheeri De- 2 fed from Receiving Station Silk while 235 aspirant farmers who ments to intensify mass aware- District Agriculture Officer Hafi- Our consistent actions against drug peddlers should reassure the lina Circuit shall also remain Factory shall remain shut on July showed interest in centrally ness in their work area regard- zullah Khurro and other senior community members that we are making efforts to keep our society shut in between July 24 to 26 on 18 and 20 from 11 am to 3 pm. sponsored schemes were regis- ing farmer’s welfare schemes officers of the district. free from the scourge of drug menace. Kissan Pakhwada: DC Ganderbal Remove Encroachments From Wetlands: Inaugurates Kissan Mela Dc Budgam To Officers SO NEWS DESK SO NEWS DESK GANDERBAL: Deputy Com- missioner Ganderbal, Shafqat BUDGAM: Deputy Commis- Iqbal today inaugurated a day sioner (DC) Budgam, Shah- long Kissan Mela as part of Kiss- baz Ahmed Mirza, Thursday, an Pakhwada activities here. chaired a meeting convened The Mela was organized by to discuss the directions re- the Department of Agriculture in ceived from National Green collaboration with allied depart- Tribunal (NGT) pertaining to ments to target cent percent satu- issues of wetlands and water ration of farmer welfare schemes bodies of the district. including subsidy schemes, Kiss- The meeting also delib- an Credit Card (KCC) and PM-KI- erated on the points, pre- SAN besides others. viously, discussed in the The DC on the occasion in- meeting held under the spected the stalls erected by the chairmanship of Divisional department and allied sectors and Commissioner Kashmir. interacted with the farmers to get During the meeting, DC the feedback of various schemes. instructed the concerned au- The stalls exhibited high thorities to act swiftly and cerned to pace up the demar- into these wetlands to make it non compliance by contrac- yielding hybrid plant saplings, resolve all issues besides cation process of all the wet- sustainable and install pillars tors, the DC directed that seed varieties and latest ma- achieving targets set under lands and namblas. He asked around its borders through such agencies shall be dealt chinery for various farming natural calamities. farmers and dedicated a Refrig- various projects including the allied departments like barbed wire and at some plac- with iron hand and action related activities besides creat- He also impressed upon the erated Van to the farmers of works relating to covering of Revenue, Wildlife, Irrigation es by fencing. as warranted under rules ing awareness among various officers and field functionaries to the district for transportation wetland, its demarcation, re- and Flood Control depart- Regarding the issue of prop- shall be initiated which in- schemes being implemented by make the programme a grand suc- of vegetables and other agricul- moving encroachments from ments and other agencies to er management of dumping of cludes forfeiting of CDR, the Government. cess by covering all the farmers tural products to markets out- wetlands and Numbals. work in close coordination garbage and other solid liquid blacklisting and lodging of The DC urged the farmers including those engaged in Hor- side the district. It was given out in the meet- and take assistance of police waste, the DC directed Wage FIR against the erring con- to avail the benefits of vari- ticulture, Diary, Fisheries and Among others, Chief Agri- ing that there are 4 wetlands, wherever required to com- Employment Officers and oth- tractors. ous flagship programmes and Sheep rearing under KCC scheme culture Officer, Chief Horti- Hokersar, Soibugh, Narbal plete the process within a ers concerned to identify suit- Among others the meet- schemes in the agriculture and intensify mass awareness in culture Officer, AD Fisheries, Nambal and Narkara Nam- week. able spots or locations where ing was attended by ADC, sector and allied wings which their work area regarding farm- Lead District Manager besides bal, besides some small patch- He directed the concerned dumping plants equipped Dr. Nasir Ahmad, Director are intended at doubling the er’s welfare schemes. officers and officials of various es are also existing adjacent to officials to prevent the gener- with all latest facilities can be Rakhs and Farms, Wildlife farmers’ income and provide Later DC also distributed allied departments were pres- these wetlands. al public from throwing any established. Warden, ACD, ACR and Dis- economic security against Kissan Credit Cards among ent on the occasion. The DC directed the con- kind of garbage or solid waste Taking strong note of trict officer SPCB. SRINAGAR SPORTS OBSERVER FRIDAY 17 JULY 2020 ROOT returns to lead England as West Indies eye series win

MANCHESTER: England have dropped batsman Stuart Broad later on. Broad was omitted for the Joe Denly for the second Test against the West series-opener as England opted for the speed of Indies, returning captain Joe Root confirmed on Jofra Archer and Mark Wood and the experience Wednesday. of James Anderson in their pace attack. Root missed England’s four-wicket loss in last Following their victory in Southampton, West week’s first Test following the arrival of his sec- Indies are on the verge of sealing their first Test ond child. But the star batsman has slotted back series win in England in more than three decades. into the side for the second Test at Old Trafford “There’s no pressure for us,” said West Indies starting from Thursday. skipper Jason Holder. “We don’t get caught up in The 34-year-old Denly was always likely to the off-field noise. It’s about us focusing on what make way after two low scores in last week’s loss we need to do to win the series. at Southampton left him with a modest average “The series is still wide open. There are 10 of 29.53 from 15 Tests. days of left. England are a very good Denly’s place was put under further threat by team, they have some world-class players. We’ve an innings of 76 from team-mate Zak Craw- got our work cut out to win another game.” ley at the Ageas Bowl. England wicket-keeper Jos Buttler dropped “It’s never an easy decision, never easy having Jermaine Blackwood early in the West Indies’ to leave someone out,” Root told a conference batsman’s match-clinching innings of 95 on Sun- call on Wednesday. “With Joe [Denly] over a pe- day’s final day at Southampton. riod of time he’s done a brilliant job for us, he’s And another pair of low scores left Buttler helped show our identity as a side and how we with a Test average of just 23.22 since the start played moving forward. It’s a very difficult deci- of 2019 and now only one hundred in 75 innings. sion but we’ve gone a different way.” But even though England have gifted glove- The Yorkshireman added: “You watch Zak’s man Ben Foakes waiting in the wings, head progression since he’s been involved in the team, coach Chris Silverwood said: “First and foremost his game has continued to get stronger. we want to give Jos the best opportunity to suc- “Joe is someone who has done a fantastic ceed.” job for us over a period of time and he’ll be as West Indies fast bowler Shannon Gabriel was frustrated as anyone that he’s not been able to named man-of-the-match in the first Test for a covert those opportunities.” nine-wicket haul. He was only included in the West Indies need just one win from the two main squad after being named as a travelling remaining Tests of the campaign at Old Trafford reserve following ankle surgery. to clinch a first series win in England for 32 years. Given the second Test starts just days after Although all three fixtures are being played be- the end of the first, fitness is likely to be the West hind closed doors because of the novel coronavirus Indies’ biggest issue as they return to Old Traf- (Covid-19) outbreak, Root will be in a familiar situ- ford, the venue for their quarantine period amid ation. England have now lost the opening match of the pandemic and two subsequent intra-squad a series for the eighth time in ten campaigns, a run warm-up matches. dating back to the 2017-18 Ashes in Australia. The West Indies arrived in England with many Most recently in South Africa they did recover doubting if their batsmen could give an impres- from a heavy defeat in the first Test to win that sive fast-bowling unit enough runs to play with. series 3-1. But they built a first-innings lead of over a But now at 1-0 down with just two to play, hundred runs at Southampton after captain there is far less margin for error. Jason Holder took a Test-best 6-42 in England’s England are set to make a decision on pacer lowly 204.

Archer dropped for Old Trafford Australia include JASON HOLDER’S WINDIES READY uncapped trio in 26-man FOR THE ‘UNBELIEVABLE’ Test after protocol breach preliminary squad

Manchester: The question, asked Gonsalves said he has been "very Sydney: With an eye on a potential during the virtual media briefing on happy" since the win. "I rejoice in the IT DEEPLY PAINS ME TO limited-overs series in England in Sep- Wednesday, was: "The West Indies, you victory. Cricket is cultural and sport- BE MISSING THE Test tember, Cricket Australia on Thursday are pretty much on the verge winning a ing institution of our Caribbean ci- (July 16) named a 26-member prelimi- Test series. I mean it is unbelievable to vilisation. When I saw that Jason and match, especially with the nary squad consisting of the uncapped be saying this, but are the guys gee-ed his team took a lead on the question of series poised. I feel like I have trio of Daniel Sams, Riley Meredith knowing that they are just one Test win Black Lives Matter - and this is a great and Josh Philippe. away from winning a Test series in En- cause, and great causes have never been let both teams down, and Notably, Glenn Maxwell, who hasn’t gland in some 30-odd years?" won by doubtful men and women - I said again I am sorry played for Australia since last October, Holder heard it stone faced. He did these young men are on the right track. has made the cut. Peter Handscomb, well to put on a smile as he started to re- And when I saw that the English team Shaun Marsh and Nathan Coulter-Nile - spond, but made it clear that he was not were persuaded to join Jason and his London: England have dropped Jofra management have been informed of all part of the 2019 World Cup campaign impressed with the usage of one specific colleagues, I said, 'well, yes, this is a Archer from their squad for the second the development, who are pleased with - have been overlooked. Allrounder Mar- word. historic moment'. And I felt a supreme Test against West Indies that begins at the measures taken. cus Stoinis, who was dropped from Aus- "Not sure I like the words in terms of confidence in the whole confluence of Old Trafford on Thursday (July 16). “I am extremely sorry for what I tralia’s limited-overs squads recently and 'unbelievable'," Holder said, rubbing the circumstances that we were in for a The announcement has been made just have done,” Archer said. “I have put, wasn’t handed a national contract, is back back of his head with his two fingers, game of historical proportions. And this hours before the commencement of the not only myself, but the whole team in contention again. trying hard to hide his annoyance. "But, what we had." Test following Archer’s breach of the and management in danger. I fully ac- Out of favour in white-ball cricket late- look, this series is still wide open. There's Gonsalves pointed out that even when team’s bio secure protocols. cept the consequences of my actions, ly, Travis Head and Usman Khawaja have 10 days of cricket left. It is one day at a other important work to take a moment West Indies were reeling at 27 for 3 chas- ECB has confirmed that Archer and I want to sincerely apologise to ev- also got the nod. Following injuries to time for us. England is a very good crick- to "rejoice" and join the happiness that ing 200 for victory, he remained confi- went home on Monday when the play- eryone in the bio-secure bubble. Jhye Richardson and Jason Behrendorff, et team, they have got some world-class spread fast and thick on the final day of dent. "I didn't think at all that this was ers should have travelled straight “It deeply pains me to be missing the pacer Andrew Tye has been named in the players, so we have got our work cut out the first Test on Sunday. another West Indian collapse. We had from Southampton to Manchester in Test match, especially with the series 26-member squad despite not fetching a in order to win another game. Again, I Among those who celebrated the vic- played with such, to use Mia's words, their individual cars. That stop off in poised. I feel like I have let both teams state contract recently. don't like the word you use in terms of tory were three premiers: Mia Amor discipline. We had played with such Brighton breached the bio-secure pro- down, and again I am sorry.” Acknowledging that there remain sev- 'unbelievable', but if that's the word you Mottley (Prime Minister of Barbados), commitment that I felt it. There was tocols in place. Archer went wicketless in the first eral hurdles to overcome, CA termed the choose to use, fair enough." Dr Ralph Gonsalves (Prime Minister of something in me which said the purpose- Archer will now be in isolation for innings and fetched three in the sec- move as ‘a positive step, albeit not a defin- Whether he likes it not, though, St Vincent and the Grenadines) and Dr fulness with which the players as a team a period of five days during which ond innings of the Southampton Test itive one’. Holder's team now stands on the cusp Keith Mitchell (Prime Minister of Gre- went about their job that I felt absolutely he will be undergoing two COVID-19 that England lost by a narrow margin. “We continue to work with the ECB and of history after taking the series lead nada). confident that we are going to make the tests. If he is tested negative on both With the home side resting James An- government agencies and a decision on in Southampton, a significant achieve- Talking on the Mason and Guests 200 runs." occasions, the self isolation period derson and Mark Wood for the the cru- the tour will be made in due course” said ment in itself. Not since 1995 have West show, hosted on a Barbados-based radio Motley summed up the emotions will be lifted. An ECB statement also cial second Test, the 25-year-old was in Ben Oliver, Cricket Australia Executive Indies won a Test series against a major station, on Monday, all three politicians stirred by the feats of Holder's men and confirmed that the West Indies team contention to feature in the XI again. General Manager of National Teams. Test-playing country, a feat achieved pointed out discipline, maturity, com- that had unified the Caribbean. "You 's team which won 1-0 mitment and pride were the character- have lifted in our hearts a pride even as against New Zealand. But in a series istics that stood out in the Southampton we face this pandemic (which) is inde- involving three or more Tests, West last victory. Listening to them, from Man- scribable. We the Caribbean people want emerged victorious under Richie Rich- chester, in awe and surprise was Holder. to be wind beneath your wings." ardson when they pipped Australia 2-1 to "You have lifted in our hearts a pride Obviously politicians do like to be on win the Frank Worrell Trophy in 1992-93. even as we face this pandemic (which) is the winning side, but the feelings ex- INVITATION West Indies started their training on indescribable. We the Caribbean people pressed by the three reflect the fact that Monday in Manchester, but not once has want to be wind beneath your wings." Holder and his men are not just playing Holder uttered the word history in the Mottley felt she could "cross the ocean" for the result. No matter the result, if the dressing room or various group chats and hug Holder because she was "so, so, players put up a fight, show resolve and he has been part of. He wouldn't say it, so proud" of him. Motley had seen Hold- show daring to do the impossible, then but it might be because he does not want er and his team beat England at Bridge- the fans will stand by you. to saddle his team with any added pres- town in three days last year when West On Wednesday, Holder said he was DRAWINGS sure. Indies won the Wisden Trophy. "blown away" speaking in such compa- "No, I haven't mentioned anything According to Motley, the best part of ny. "To be on the show with the three about history to the guys. Again, it is the Southampton Test came at the end Prime Ministers it was great," Holder hard for us to get caught up in the pe- when Holder and John Campbell kept said. "Great knowing that they are 100% ripheral stuff. We are here to play crick- their heads and stayed calm to cross the behind us. Great knowing that they et. And we are here to win the series," finish line after Jermaine Blackwood de- pay so much attention it. I was actually Holder said. "That's the only thing I am parted five runs short of a deserving cen- blown away and amazed at how much going to shout to the guys, I'm going to tury and 11 runs adrift of the target. "You they actually followed it and how close- spoon feed: how are we going to win a are just carrying us to greater heights," ly they followed it. It tells us a lot about cricket game, what do we need to do in Motley said. "For me the highlight was our Caribbean people. It is great again, The Srinagar Observer management has decided to order to win a cricket game. I know once just how long you took to make the win- to have their support. the guys share as much information to- nings runs, the last 10-11 runs. That said "The reception that we got not only dedicate a page for children. We are hereby inviting you gether, to get that end result, afterwards to me that the maturity is there - to un- particularly from the heads of the gov- PAINTINGS we can look back and we can feel pleased derstand that unless you finish the mis- ernment but the people in the Caribbean to send your paintings, drawings and poems in our official with whatever we achieved as a group." sion you have not achieved what is re- has been tremendous. This Covid peri- As much as he would want the pulse of quired of you. You brought that sense of od has really put a dampener on things mail id i.e. [email protected] with your full the dressing room to be in check, Hold- hope in us again that this is a team that for the world per se. Things like cricket er cannot and will not be able to control is now going to carry us on a pathway to especially in the Caribbean, unified Ca- Name, Name of School and class to get your stuff published the excitement, the emotions, the joy victory because what you showed was ribbean, and it is really good to see how that victory in can bring in the maturity and the discipline to keep many hearts we have really pleased in the Caribbean. The joy is double now in the mission in focus." the Caribbean so far. But in order to take in our esteemed newspaper. time of the pandemic where the fans are As for Mitchell, he was not surprised it a step further now they all want us to deprived of the pleasure of living a nor- to see the "discipline and approach" of win this series. So we have got a lot more mal life. West Indies' bowling unit. Mitchell said to play for." POEMS The Southampton win also had heads that this West Indies has been "different" For Holder and his men nothing is un- REGARDS MANAGEMENT DAILY SRINAGAR OBSERVER of some of the Caribbean states stop all because of its commitment to the cause. believable.