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Govt promises Did Nusrat lie in Parliament, Wanchoo seeks LG’s for regular power fall flat: asks BJP after Trinamool intervention as power cuts Dr Vikas MP says marriage invalid leave Jammuites fuming e-paper: www.topnewsjk.in RNI No. JKENG/ 2010/39369 Regd. No. JK- 435 Vol.-12 Issue-160 Pages-12 Rs.-2/- BRIEFLY India reports 94,052 fresh Covid cases, Massive fire breaks out at Unlock Baran Power Grid Station doesn’t mean J&K reports highest single-day death toll of 6,148 in Jammu outskirts pandemic is 1117 fresh Bihar reconciled its figures and over: DC Sgr put the total number of fatalities coronavirus caused by the disease at 9,429 after SRINAGAR, Jun 10 verification, it said. (Agencies): Deputy cases, 25 The active cases in the country Commissioner (DC) have reduced to 11,67,952 after 60 Srinagar, Muhammad deaths days comprising 4 per cent of the Aijaz Asad on Thurs- Top News Report total infections, while the national day said that unlock Covid recovery rate has improved process started by the JAMMU, Jun 10: to 94.77 per cent, the data said. government doesn’t Jammu and Kashmir A net decline of 63,463 cases has mean that Covid pan- Reported 1117 New been recorded in the total number demic was over. Covid-19 Cases (332 of COVID-19 cases in a span of 24 DC Srinagar, Aijaz from Jammu Division hours, the data updated at 8 am Asad along with And 785 from Kashmir showed. Senior Superinten- Division), 2363 Recov- Also, 20,04,690 tests were con- JAMMU, Jun 10 (Agen- fire broke out at the grid dent of Police (SSP) eries & 25 Deaths (13 ducted on Wednesday, taking the cies): Massive fire broke station at around 3.30 Srinagar Sandeep from Jammu Division total cumulative tests conducted out at power grid station pm today. NEW DELHI, Jun 10 (Agen- 6,148 fatalities being recorded in a Choudhary, Superin- and 12 from Kashmir so far for detection of COVID-19 in in Baran in the outskirts “The reason of the fire cies): India reported 94,052 new day, the highest since the outbreak tendent of Police (SP) Division). the country to 37,21,98,253, while of Jammu on Thursday is yet to be known. It is COVID-19 cases, taking the infec- of the pandemic, according to the Total Cases: 304866, the daily positivity rate was record- afternoon, officials said a major fire. Fire fighting East and SDPO East tion tally to 2,91,83,121, while the Union Health Ministry”s data Total Recover- ed at 4.69 per cent. It has been less here. vehicles were put in visited Lal Chowk death toll climbed to 3,59,676 with updated on Thursday. ies: 282142, Active than 10 nTurn to page 9 Officials said that the nTurn to page 9 today to see whether Cases:18581, Deaths: the Standard Operat- 4143. ing Procedures (SOP) 8-Months pregnant doctor continues were being followed Ladakh Shahpur Kandi Project vindicates Indus by the people. to work amid Covid-19 in Kathua “We visited here records 55 today to ensure that Waters Treaty of 1960: Dr Jitendra KATHUA, Jun 10 being 8-months preg- new Covid nant. She works at the the SOPs are followed (Agencies): Nobody can in letter and spirit. NEW DELHI, Jun 10 : Shahpur Jitendra Singh cited that one of the Primary Health Centre cases appreciate our doctors The government has Kandi National Project coming up most distinct examples was the and frontline workers in Lakhanpur which is situated near the Punjab announced unlock LEH, Jun 10 (Agen- along the border between Jammu Shahpur Kandi Project which had enough for all the work and Jammu and Kash- process, which doesn’t cies): Ladakh reported & Kashmir and Punjab, and cater- been stalled for several decades that they have done this mir border. mean the Covid pan- 55 fresh COVID-19 ing to district Kathua in a big way, and it was the personal interven- past year. Many have “This is my 8th month. cases, taking the virus vindicates the Indus Waters Treaty tion of Prime Minister Narendra made immeasurable sac- demic is over,” he A little stress is there but tally in the union terri- (IWT) of 1960 signed by the then Modi which enabled this anoma- rifices to help as many said. I have no problem work- tory to 19,385, officials Indian Prime Minister Jawahar- ly to be corrected and the Indus people as they can, and He said that doing ing during pregnancy said on Wednesday. lal Nehru and Pakistan President Waters Treaty which was signed they continue to do so away with SOPs leads because right now, The UT has recorded Ayub Khan, whereby India was by the then Prime Minister in 1960 without any complaints. to lockdown and people are suffering due a total of 195 Covid- given control over the waters of has been truly followed in letter Adding to this list of other strict measures, to shortage of doctors,” related deaths 141 in the three eastern rivers, namely and spirit only after Prime Minis- selfless doctors is Kath- therefore, the people said Dr Shivani. Leh district and 54 in Beas, Ravi and Sutlej, while Paki- ter Narendra Modi took over. ua’s Dr Shivani Sharma must follow protocol PHC Lakhanpur, being Kargil district, they stan was given control over three Dr Jitendra Singh said, it was who continues to do her in letter and spirit to at the border of two said, adding 18,265 western rivers namely Indus, either a case of lack of understand- COVID-19 duty despite n fight this pandemic. patients (94 percent) Chenab and Jhelum, but in the ing or misplaced priorities or moti- Turn to page 9 have recovered from absence of this project, the major view about major developmental vated political consideration that the infection since the part of India’s share of water from transformations brought about in whenever there was cross-border outbreak of the pan- river Ravi was flowing into Paki- Jammu & Kashmir by the Modi firing or strained relations with demic last year. stan. government, Union Minister Dr Pakistan, many of the leaders from Of the new cases, 40 In an exclusive media inter- the region nTurn to page 9 UTHALA persons tested positive in Leh and 15 in Kargil, officials said. Principal Secretary PDD interacts with They said 71 patients were discharged in the last 24 hours, bringing DDC members at Pulwama down the number of active cases to 925. Top News Report bi, Deputy Commis- sioner, Baseer Ul Haq CRPF man PULWAMA, Jun 10: Choudhary, Additional Principal Secretary, Deputy Commissioner, dies of Power Development Tral, S A Raina and all Department, Rohit DDC members partici- cardiac Kansal, on Thursday pated in the meeting. interacted with the While interacting with members of District the participants, Princi- arrest Sh. Sanjeev Sharma (Babloo) Development Councils pal Secretary informed SRINAGAR, Jun 10 (DDCs) of Pulwama to that establishment of With profound grief and sorrow, we regret to inform (Agencies): A Central assess the local needs District Development the sudden and sad demise of our beloved Reserve Police Force besides taking stock of Councils has laid the (CRPF) trooper died issues faced by the local foundation of a vibrant Sh. Sanjeev Sharma (Babloo) S/o Sh. Bansi Lal after suffering a self-governments. grass root level democ- Sharma (Retd. SBI) R/o H No. 336, Lane No. 10, massive cardiac DDC Chairperson, racy catering to local Shakti Nagar Jammu who left for heavenly abode arrest in Sopore town Syed Abdul Bari Andra- nTurn to page 9 on Monday, 31-05-2021. of north Kashmir’s Uthala shall be performed on Friday , 11/06/2021 Baramulla district on at our residence from 4:30 p.m.to 5:30 p.m. Wednesday evening. Due to the prevailing pandemic, we request you to An official said that JKAACL organizes vaccination camp for its kindly pray for the departed soul from your homes the paramilitary troop- er of 177th Bn of CRPF employees, artists; around 200 inoculated and condolences can be offered via phone calls died of a cardiac attack and messages. on Wednesday eve- Top News Report the age group of 18 to persons working in speaking on the impor- 6005845290, 9419285647, 9419121027 ning at sub-district hos- 44 years were vaccinat- awareness camps and tance of holding vac- pital Sopore where he JAMMU, Jun 10: The ed at the K L Sehgal hall other culture activities cination camp for its was shifted after he fell Academy of Art, Cul- of the Academy, Jammu. of the Academy got the artists, said that artists GRIEF STRICKEN:- ture and Languages unconscious. The Artists working in first dose of the vaccine have been categorized Smt. Santosh Sharma & Sh. Bansi Lal Sharma -Parents He identified the (JKAACL) on Thursday Jammu district and during the drive. Those as a priority group for Smt. Pratibha Sharma -Wife deceased as inspector organized a vaccination Dansal are also being inoculated with the vaccination by the gov- Akshar Sharma and Madhav Sharma -Sons Hasin Khan, 56, a resi- camp for employees, vaccinated during the anti-covid-19 vaccine ernment in view of their Sh. Rajesh Sharma & Smt. Rohini Sharma -Brother and Sister-in-Law dent of Uttar Pradesh. young artists and writ- drive. included writers, editors nature of work during Smt. Renu Sharma & Er. Janak Sharma -Sister and Brother-in-Law A senior doctor ers associated with the The vaccination drive and many others work- which they come in posted at SDH Sopore Academy besides other is being conducted on ing directly or indirectly public contact. Smt. Geetanjali Sharma & Sh. Narain Madhavan -Sister-in-Law and Brother-in-Law also confirmed that the allied workers there. the directions of Sec- with the Academy. He said that the Cul- Shreya Sharma, Anandita Sharma, Aryaveer Sharma, Nityant Madhavan -Children CRPF man died after Around, 200 young retary JKAACL, Rahul Additional Secretary ture department in coor- suffering a cardiac artists and other front Pandey. JKAACL, Dr Arvin- dination with the Om Shanti arrest. line workers falling in The artists and other der Singh Amn, while nTurn to page 9 Top News of J&K 2 OBITUARIES Jammu, Thursday, June 10, 2021 Top News of J&K Jammu, Thursday, June 10, 2021 LOCAL 3 NPP Chairman holds Dharna against Govt CEO Shrine Board hands over Power, water crisis in Jammu compounded woes of people: Harsh Oxygen Concentrators to DC Reasi COVID Care Centre for Shrine Board employees established at Trikuta Bhawan Top News Report the “Agenda of Alliance” He said that 68.18% for establishing a thermal samples were found to be JAMMU, Jun 10: Launch- plant. containing poisonous ele- ing a scathing attack on the He further sought a ments with several reports UT govt for its gross failure response from the GoI in revealing huge quantities in providing relief to the respect of the assurance of ammonia, nitrate, chlo- people of Jammu region given by the Union Power ride and other highly toxic from the ongoing power Minister for provision arsenic elements which and water crisis, the NPP of an additional 440 KV caused gastro-enteritis, Chairman and former Transmission Line from skin diseases and cancer. Minister Harsh Dev Singh Jalandhar to Jammu as an He pointed out that at staged a Dharna against alternate Northern Grid several places, the dam- the frequent un-scheduled connectivity. aged sewer pipes and power cuts and irregular He also demanded regu- water supply pipes had water supply in the entire lar supply of clean water in got connected thus supply- region under raging sun He regretted that inspite province. Jammu Pradesh keeping in ing the filth, rubbish and with temperature soaring of persistent appeals to The Power Deptt should view of the soaring public refuse in a dissolved form Top News Report the society for containment of the second upto 44°c at Jammu today. the government to comply ensure un-interrupted health hazards. with water to the consum- wave of COVID-19, the Shrine Board ear- Harsh Dev Singh while with the scheduled calen- power supply in Jammu Lambasting the authori- ers. KATRA, Jun 10: Continuing with its lier had also provided protective gears addressing the media dar on power supply and and learn a lesson from ties for irregular water Describing the situation support towards the efforts being made like face masks, surgical masks, hand sani- regretted that the acute the repeated assurances the Governments of many supply in Jammu region, created due to poisonous to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, tizers and re-fills of hand sanitizers for power crisis has not only of the UT government, no other States which had set Harsh said that irregular water as dangerous, Singh Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board on utilization in the Panchayat Level COVID made the life of a common action had been taken by an example by effecting a supply of water besides cautioned the concerned Thursday provided 18 Oxygen Concentra- Care Centres of these Blocks. man miserable in the the latter thus making the drastic reduction in power polluted and contami- authorities to stem the rot tors, one each for the 18 Panchayat Level The Deputy Commissioner, Reasi towns and cities but also in people’s life a living hell. tariff besides ensuring a nated water supplied in and to take priority action COVID Care Centres established by the lauded the Shrine Board for providing the hinterland and remote Strongly flaying the regular power supply, the Jammu city and other to address the health con- District Administration in Katra and Pan- Oxygen Concentrators, other equipments areas during the ongoing unpleasant scope of dis- Harsh said. places had created an cerns of the public besides thal Blocks of Reasi District. and protective gears to the COVID Care summer season. crimination extending on He warned the PDD alarming situation with providing quality potable Of these, 10 Oxygen Concentrators have Centres established in the Gram Panchay- Expressing resentment Jammu region in the power to face the music of an people boiling with rage drinking water to the been provide by the Shrine Board for 10 ats of Katra and Panthal Blocks. over the deprivation of a sector as well, Singh said enraged public in case the against the criminal apathy affected people. Gram Panchayats of Katra Block and 8 The CEO Shrine Board further said that basic civic amenity like that the power consump- regular and un-interrupt- of helmsmen. Accusing the BJP govt for Oxygen Concentrators have been given an exclusive COVID Care Centre for the power, he said that the tion between Jammu and ed power supply was not He pointed out that their policy of subterfuge, to 8 Gram Panchayats of Panthal Block for Shrine Board employees has also been callous attitude of the PDD Kashmir regions is in restored at the earliest. around an year back a he warned the Saffron utilisation by the needy persons in these established at Trikuta Bhawan, Katra. has made the people of the proportion of 40:60 Singh sought the survey conducted by Kelly party not to take the people COVID Care Centres. The logistic support including the con- Jammu to suffer the worst respectively but as far as accountability of the UT memorial society, an inter- of Jammu for granted oth- Ramesh Kumar, Chief Executive Offi- sumables and 10 Oxygen Concentrators hardships due to scorching the revenue realization govt and questioned the nationally acclaimed NGO erwise the public anger cer, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board have also been provided for this Centre. heat and soaring humid- was concerned, Jammu BJP govt regarding the fate had examined 2547 people already having reached its handed over these Oxygen Concentrators He added that this COVID Care Centre ity with no respite from shared more than 66% of of 150 MMT dedicated coal in Jammu out of which 836 peak would erase the BJP’s to Charandeep Singh, Deputy Commis- will be of immense help for the COVID scheduled and frequent power tariff while paltry mine which was promised were found suffering from existence from its once sioner, Reasi at Spiritual Growth Centre affected employees of the Shrine Board. unscheduled power cuts. 34% came from Kashmir to be allotted to J&K in water borne diseases. political bastion. at Katra today. Speaking on the occasion, Among those present on the occasion Ramesh Kumar said that as part of social were officers of the Shrine Board and Dis- Govt promises for regular Rashtriya Atal Sena J&K condoles support initiative and for contributing to trict Administration, Reasi. power fall flat: Dr Vikas with ADGP Jammu Mukesh Singh Top News Report sage, Rashtriya Atal Sena AICC Incharge Rajni Patil reviews latest Top News Report unabated in complicity Jammu and Kashmir Unit with others next in com- JAMMU, Jun 10: Rashtri- on behalf of all the lead- JAMMU, Jun 10: It is mand, for the obvious rea- ya Atal Sena, a non-polit- ers of Rashtriya Atal Sena situation with Senior PCC leaders shocking but a hard fact sons, he added. ical organization, Presi- conveyed heartfelt grief Congress to hold symbolic protests over petrol, diesel price hike that despite expendi- He pointed out that on dent Jammu and Kashmir and sympathies to the ture in crores for decades the one hand LG admin- Union Territory condoled bereaved family. Top News Report tion, the latest political will hold nationwide to ensure uninterrupted istration lays emphasis on with ADGP Jammu Zone Rashtriya Atal Sena and organization affairs in symbolic protest tomor- supply of electricity to the restoring power supply Mukesh Singh over the prayed for eternal peace JAMMU, Jun 10: Senior the country especially in row keeping in view the to the departed soul. consumers, has brought to within eight and twenty demise of his father Upen- AICC Leader Incharge J&K Jammu and Kashmir. COVID SOP. dra Prasad Singh. Rashtriya Atal Sena J&K surface the incompetence four hours in urban and Affairs Rajni Patil, EX-MP Patil, who has recovered Meanwhile PCC Presi- Upendra Singh was Unit said death of Upen- and inability of PDD policy tioning the word “Develop- rural areas respectively on Thursday reviewed the after defeating COVID- dent G.A Mir asked all under treatment at Nara- dra Prasad Singh create big makers as well as of those ment” inserted in between and on the other hand the latest situation in Jammu 19 in the recent past, party units to hold symbol- yana Specialty Hospital, vacuum among the society, and Kashmir with senior expressed her deep sympa- ic protests while observ- responsible for carrying Power and Department officials of PDD are flout- which can’t be fulfill easily. Kakriyal in Katra where leaders of PCC through thies with those who have ing all SOPs tomorrow to out the implementation on (PDD), asked the people ing the orders of Govt with he breathed his last. National President virtual mode and asked lost their nearer and dearer highlight the plight of the ground to the last electric- at the helms of affairs in impunity paving way for Rashtriya Atal Sena of Rashtriya Atal Sena, ity consumers. This was PDD either to obliterate unavoidable resentment Jammu and Kashmir Unit Rudransh Maharaj and them to organize symbolic ones and undergone suf- people suffering due to stated by Dr Vikas Sharma, the word Development amongst public and com- expressed grief and sorrow National Sangathan Vis- protests on Friday over ferings due to COVID unprecedented price hike. State President National from PDD or do some- pelling public to knock the over the demise and tarak Rupesh Chowdhary unprecedented price hike, wave 2nd. Prominent among those Secular Forum(NSF) in thing constructive to jus- doors of Lt Governor at expressed solidarity with also expressed sympathy especially the high rates of She was highly critical of present in the meeting a press conference held tify the word development odd hours. the ADGP Jammu. with the deceased family taxes on petrol and diesel the handling of the COVID include PCC Vice Presi- today where he expressed on power front , which, as If LG office has to come In a condolence mes- to bear the irreparable loss. tomorrow. situation especially in dents & Former Ministers his great anguish saying of now, has proved from to the rescue of public in A meeting of senior PCC lack of preparedness for Mula Ram, Raman Bhalla, that Govt has no power bad to worst since last one distress from power crisis, functionaries was held at the 2nd wave of COVID Chief Spokesperson Ravin- crisis management mecha- week with public left in a then what for all the para- PCC HQ Jammu today causing lot of avoidable der Sharma, Co-treasurer nism in place to tide over quandary on the mercy of phernalia in PDD down in Sehwag launches India’s learning under the chairmanship deaths and sufferings to Rajnish Sharma, Gen- acute power crisis during God and this is bad in taste, the hierarchy, is a question- of President JKPCC G.A. the people. eral Secretaries PCC Th. few months of acute he bemoaned. able moot point, he added. website for Cricket - CRICURU Mir to discuss the current She asked the party lead- Balwan Singh (Ex-MLA), summer in whole year, Dr Insisting that every year Dr. Vikas fervently political and organization- ers to maintain close coor- Th. Manmohan Singh, Top News Report required skill set for a pro- Vikas rued, adding that since decades during peak appealed the Lt Gover- al affairs in J&K besides dination and rapport with Shah Mohd. Choudhary fessional career in cricket.” with the onset of summer summer, power crisis sud- discussing the proposed the grass root workers and (Adv.), DCC President nor to look into the whole JAMMU, Jun 10: India’s CRICURU is India’s since last week, public hue denly catches the officials gamut of power crisis cur- nation- wide protests people in this situation and Shri Hari Singh Chib, Sec- star cricketer Virender first AI enabled website by the Congress Party extend all possible help at retary PCC Sanjeev Panda, and cry everywhere in of PDD napping, Dr. Vikas rently pestering the public designed to help young- Sehwag, today launched against the unprecedented this time. Sahil Sharma (Social Jammu with low voltage said that it is evident that day in and day out during CRICURU - India’s first sters learn playing cricket price hike of all commodi- She also lashed on the Media), OBC Chairman and frequent unscheduled the Department intention- peak of summer and order experiential learning web- through master classes of 30 cuts of electricity playing ally or otherwise does not for plugging the loopholes site aimed at redefining the handpicked player coaches ties including the petrol, BJP Govt for unset price Suresh Dogra, Convener hide and seek tactics , has feel the necessity to learnt of power theft and poor cricket coaching experience from across the globe with diesel, gas etc. hike of all commodities Transport Wing S. Gajan made the lives of public, lesson from last summer’s power management in in the country. about four hours of curated The AICC Incharge Rajni of common use includ- Singh, Senior Vice Presi- especially Corona patients power crisis for preparing Jammu, as otherwise the CRICURU is a pioneer in video content with each Patil also joined the meet- ing petrol, diesel and gas, dent DCC Urban Jammu either suffering or recov- in advance to surmount staff of the Department AI based cricket coaching in coach, where learning is ing through virtual mode making the life of the poor Dr. Ramakant Khajuria, ering, worst than the hell likely power crisis. washes its hands by saying the country aimed at offer- evaluated using customized and interacted with the and ordinary citizen very Chander Shekhar Sharma, ing a personalized learning AI led technology. It is the with temperature touching Instead the misuse, leak- that it is just a matter of senior party functionaries miserable and difficult Gurmeet Singh and Atul experience for its users. The only experiential learning above 42 degree Celsius. age and loot of electricity few months and after that about the COVID situa- against which Congress Sharma. curriculum for each player website that brings learning in connivance with some Hitting the nomenclature power crisis will vanish has been developed person- alive through immersive of Electricity Department black sheeps in the Depart- and die its own death, Dr ally by Virender Sehwag videos, interactive aug- as PDD , Dr. Vikas, ques- ments, continue to flourish Vikas added. along with Sanjay Bangar, mented reality and engaging former Indian Player and simulations. Corporator Pritam Singh holds protest against PHE Batting Coach of the Indian Sanjay Bangar, Co – Executive Engineer will Cricket team (2015-19). Founder, CRICURU added, Sharda distributes Ayush With international cricket “The vision behind CRI- be responsible for every- attaining new heights in CURU is to offer access to one who suffers during the terms of technology led cricket coaching for people protest. Medicine at Anganwari Centre innovation there was a living anywhere across the Chief Engineer PHE need that India too joins the country, even Tier 2 and 3 ensured the Corporator everybody. She said that bandwagon to offer a simi- cities which can be easily that the problem will be the corona Pandemic has lar experience for aspiring accessed from the comfort solved soon and nobody crippled global resource cricketers in the country. of your homes. With smart- will suffer due to water supply and a major chunk Sharing his views on the phone and internet pen- Top News Report Pritam Singh during the shortage during the etration on the rise this just of population is feeling launch of CRICURU, Viren- meeting said that in this scorching heat. der Sehwag, Founder, CRI- makes it more accessible for restlessness to acquire the JAMMU, Jun 1o: Corpo- scorching heat, the people At the end, Corporator CURU, said, “At CRICURU aspiring enthusiasts.” rator Pritam Singh along of Delli are suffering due appealed to the general basic amenities at the time. our aim is to develop an CRICURU is a combina- with the residents of to water shortage since public not to wander out of After distribution Sharda ecosystem to democratize tion of demonstrations and appealed the general cricket learning in India interviews where your CRI- Delli area in Ward No. 55 a month and even after their houses unnecessarily public to follow the unlock and bridge the existing gaps. CURU shares his experience held protest against PHE many complaints, since as COVID-19 cases are on as it has been imple- Our curriculum is designed and learning with you. Each department outside the the past month no action the rise again and only to mented for their safety meticulously giving access class includes extensive pre- PHE Office. has been taken or initiated go out when it’s important only and not to wander to coaching experts from recorded video content and The protest was in regard by the PHE department to and while wearing masks outside needlessly and across the globe to offer the videos can be paused, to the complaints received solve their problem. and practicing social dis- wear masks and practice an uninterrupted coach- fast-forwarded, and re- by Corporator regarding He further said that if this tancing. Top News Report wari Centre Bahu Fort. social distancing while at ing experience for aspir- watched as many times as the shortage of water since problem of water short- Ashu Mehra, Tilak Raj, During distribution a public place. ing cricketers at par with you would like. CRICURU a month. After the protest, age is not solved soon, Rashpal Sharma, Sanjeev international standards of is available on both iOS and JAMMU, Jun 10: Cor- Ayush Medicine, Corpo- Vivek Patyal, Ritu a meeting was held by the he along with the people Sharma, T.R. Sharma, cricket.” Additionally he Android devices and users porator Jammu Munici- rator Sharda Kumari said Jamwal, Shushma Devi, Chief Engineer PHE and of Delli will held protest Sandhu Ram, Sammi, added, “CRICURU also can log on to www.cricuru. Corporator Pritam Singh against the PHE depart- Rajesh, BABU ram, Yas- pal Corporation Sharda that we all should help our Asha worker Kamala Devi gives parents an oppor- com to subscribe for a dura- along with the delegation Kumari distributed Ayush fellow beings by aiding the and other team members tunity to become partners tion of 1 year. The subscrip- ment by blocking the main hpal, Ashok Kumar and Medicine and among the needy or even ensuring of accompanied the Corpora- with their children as they tion fees starts from Rs 299 of residents of Delli area Kunjwani road and only other prominent members needy people at Angan- essential commodities to tor during the distribution. work towards attaining the for a duration of 1 year. in ward no. 55. Corporator Chief Engineer PHE and of Brahman mohalla Deeli. Top News of J&K 4 OP-ED Jammu, Thursday, June 10, 2021 Demise of Ayushman Bharat? Why healthcare EDITORIAL privatization is no solution amidst Covid “In sum, insurance-led the health sector has been TRANSPARENCY IN PUBLIC private health care is not going on since quite some a remedy in times of pan- time, it got a big push with ADMINISTRATION demic and especially if the the introduction of Ayush- treatment cost is not in par man Bharat, a flagship n Indian context the nexus between with other critical diseas- scheme of Government of politicians, bureaucrats, criminals es. This is very true even in India, to achieve the vision and Police is known clumsy fact. case of metros. May be the of Universal Health Cov- I government need to have erage (UHC). This initia- Corruption has rooted in all walks rethink on the health policy tive has been designed to of life. Every wing of the administra- and the role of government meet Sustainable Develop- in the same.” ment Goals (SDGs) and its tion is rotten with corrupt practices. underlining commitment, Even judiciary is also grappled by By Sanjib Pohit* which is to "leave no one the devil of corruption. The right to behind”. O doubt, the pan- Ayushman Bharat has know or need of transparency in demic has exposed adopted a continuum of Public administration becomes too the fragility of care approach, comprising important to keep it away any longer. India’sN health sector. The of two inter-related compo- shortage of doctors, hos- nents, which are (a) Health access to services at the per person is high. By the which private health ser- to take treatment at reputed Transparency means knowing the pital beds, ventilators, and Wellness Centres point of care. Till Janu- same logic, they would not vice provider takes into private hospitals. And in reasons, facts, logics and basis of the oxygen, medicine etc. is the (HWCs) and (b) Pradhan ary, as per the provisional like to increase their capac- account while deploying case one chooses to go for decision taken by the administration. stark reality of the day. The Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana report, over 40,000 ben- ity of beds with ventilator resources for augmenting a Robotic surgery – which story is true across all over (PM-JAY). HWCs basically eficiaries were treated for support significantly as health infrastructure. Of is becoming quite popular Transparency in public administration India. Incidentally, none of involved in transforming covid-19 under the scheme. these assets will not be in course, profit numbers are in India – the cost of treat- in legal terms means that a citizen of the metros have stood apart the existing Sub Centres Also, over 400,000 diagnos- demand when pandemic is hard to obtain. We are thus ment may further increases in this pandemic disaster and Primary Health Cen- tics tests for covid-19 were over. For this reason, even tempted to draw our infer- by Rs 5-7 Lakh. India has a right (legal or fundamen- even though health infra- tres. These centres are sup- performed. though private health ser- ences based on cost num- Moreover, the private tal) to have access to the information structure is quite well posed to deliver Compre- However, when the pan- vice provider have got a bers which are publicly health service providers are developed in metros than hensive Primary Health demic struck in India, and year time to increase their available. not at all regulated in their about government’s actions. Denial of costing structure in these small towns. Care (CPHC) bringing continued for more than a capacity of Covid related Typically, on an average, diseases unlike in case of such information to the pubic by the healthcare closer to the year, we observe that pri- treatment, they did not 10 days treatment cost of Frankly speaking, few of Covid treatment. Thus, it public authorities without appropri- us are aware of the ground homes of people. They vatisation by itself did not invest on same. a normal Covid-19 carrier makes sense for them to ate reasons would be offence under realities in peri-urban/ cover both, maternal and lead to capacity augmenta- Also, as many of the State with ICU ventilators ranges invest their resources for small towns as India child health services and tion in the domain where governments have capped between 1 lakh to 3 lakh capacity augmentation in the law. Thought Supreme Court has media hardly covers them non-communicable diseas- it is the need of the hour. the rate on Covid related depending on the States these diseases than solely recently gave a constitutional status in their stories as most of es, including free essential All over India, the govern- treatment, private health and capping of expendi- for Covid related infra- their clientele are located drugs and diagnostic ser- ment/army has to step in service provider have lim- ture in private hospital structure (ventilators, etc.) for the right to know. Yet under the in metros/urban India. vices. for human well-beings. The ited leverage to spike their by state governments. Of which may be of little use guise of Official Secrets Act 1923 Unlike in west, very few On the other hand, access to insurance does charges on Covid treat- course, the treatment in once the Covid phase is over. In sum, insurance-led papers are published from PM-JAY was launched in not automatically lead to ment. Thus, private health most patients continue on and section 123 of Indian Evidence private health care is not a small towns. 2018 as the largest health access to health facility service provider has played an average for 14 days. By remedy in times of pan- Act 1872 the executive can withhold In recent years, the health assurance scheme in the even in urban India. If in safe: it is best not to build contrast, the treatment cost demic and especially if the sector reform in the Indian world which aims at pro- the end the government up health assets which are in India of cancer treatment the records from production in the treatment cost is not in par context has basically given viding a health cover of Rs has to step in, what is the primarily used for Covid can go upwards of Rs 10 court of law on security point of view. with other critical diseases. push for bigger role for 5 lakh per family per year point of this privatisation treatment. If in the end lakh, for heart ailment, the This is very true even in Undisputedly, Transparency in Public the private health sector for secondary and tertiary push? Or, are we overlook- government has to step expenses can easily reach case of metros. May be the provider to curb out ineffi- care hospitalization to over ing crucial issues in health in, what is the point of pri- Rs 3-5 lakh or even more. administration will make the executive government need to have ciencies in the government 10.74 crore poor and vul- eco-system? vatisation push? Are we On the other hand, a rethink on the health policy more responsible and friendly. The health systems. In earlier nerable families (approxi- Firstly, the private health overlooking crucial issues kidney transplant costs and the role of government red tapism prevailed in the adminis- times, the under privileged mately 50 crore beneficia- service provider is purely in health eco-system? around Rs 7 lakh whereas in the same. used to go to public hospi- ries) that form the bottom governed by profit motive. Secondly, how does the dialysis can cost you any- tration will be minimized as the public *With National Coun- tal for medical care. How- 40% of the Indian popula- They are more inclined profit per patient in case where between Rs. 18,000- cil of Applied Economic become more powerful. Transparency ever, this trend has now tion. to invest in capacity aug- of Covid treatment stands 20,000 per session. More- Research, New Delhi. been reversed. The scheme provides mentation where there is vis-a vis other diseases? over, the cost can go up to will positively result in wiping out the Views are personal authoritarianism and whimsical way While the privatisation of cashless and paperless chronic demand and profit This is the other yard stick Rs 20-30 lakh if you choose of working of the so called powerful bureaucrats under the patronage of politicians. The discretions enjoyed '1,621 teachers died of COVID-19 during UP panchayat polls' by bureaucrats and the ministers also comes into focus, as soon as By RASHME the panchayat elections process. SEHGAL that were scheduled to be I must point out that the Transparency in Public Adminis- held in December 2020. we did not get a single tration is restored. Though Supreme ASIC Covid pro- But the Allahabad high response for any of our let- court in mid-February ters. Court has decided in several cases tocols were not followed, which ordered the Uttar Pradesh But it seems difficult that discretions enjoyed must be used 'B Election Commission to to understand why basic is why so many teachers reasonably and decisions taken must lost their lives.' ensure holding of the vil- Covid norms such as the The panchayat election in lage panchayat elections by use of masks and follow- be based on logical reasoning, yet the Uttar Pradesh was a mas- April 30. ing social distancing were things are not so smooth as it appears. sive operation. Not only A PIL was filed in early not followed during this “In a democratic set up like India, did it cover 52,000 village April asking for a post- entire election process. panchayats, 61,000 block ponement given the Covid Surely, the state gov- the right of franchise is not sufficient, members, 821 blockheads, situation, but the court dis- ernment should have but right to know the affairs of the 3,000 Zilla panchayats missed the PIL. deployed a sizeable members and 75 Zilla pan- I wrote to the state gov- police force to ensure that state is necessary,” says an eminent chayat chiefs but it was ernment on April 12, all Covid norms were not thinker. Justice Krishna Iyer rightly held for 850,000 posts. asking it to postpone the flouted. observed, “The essential measure to The voter base of 105 mil- panchayat elections. These questions should be lion people is the largest in I wrote to the government directed towards the state ensure a responsible political system the country. again on April 22, April 28 government. Does the state govern- a host of other activities. Under the old pension is to grant right to information/l with- Three lakh (300,000) and April 29, but they did The state government ment have a sympathetic They are like a multi-pur- scheme, the minimum pen- out which an intelligent participa- teachers supervised this not bother to reply to any went ahead and held the attitude towards teachers pose employee who is left sion amount was pegged at massive operation. of my letters. elections at the wrong time. who are having to take up with little time for teaching, 50% of the last salary drawn tion is not possible in a democracy”. Unfortunately, the elec- No answer to any of your Basic Covid protocols jobs in villages? Are they and then the government or Rs 9,000 per month It is necessary to repeal the sections tions held when the letters? Your warnings were not followed, which getting the respect they says that the standard of whichever was higher, but went unheeded? is why so many teachers and substituting it by other suitable COVID-19 pandemic was deserve? education is sub-standard. this is not the case with the surging through UP result- On April 12 we (along lost their lives. No. Our school teachers If they are left with no National Pension Scheme provisions to meet the paramount ed in the death of 1,612 with other techers unions) It is for this reason that we are not getting the respect time to teach, then how can which was introduced in need of National security and other teachers. wrote to them that the demanded the state gov- they deserve nor does the they impart education? UP on April 1, 2005, and Dinesh Chand Sharma training is given to teach- ernment give Rs one crore state government have Has the government where the worker's money interests of the state, as well as to is president of the Uttar ers on how to conduct elec- as compensation to each a sympathetic attitude stopped asking who are is invested in the stock provide the people right to know the Pradesh Prathamik Shik- tions was being given at a family of the deceased. towards them. the children studying in market. affairs of the state affecting them. sha Sangh. The UPPSS, a time when COVID-19 cases We raised our voices and Let me tell you that being government schools? Under the NPS, the gov- primary teacher's union, were rising and this could forced the government to a government teacher is an The well-to-do have put ernment employees would It is necessary to impose restrictions opposed the holding have a harmful effect on the go on the backfoot forc- extremely challenging job. their children in private contribute 10% of their teachers. ing them to issue an order on the operation of Section 5 prescrib- of panchayat elections Teachers teaching in schools where we find their salary to the pension fund Our letter elicited no whereby Rs 30 lakh (Rs 3 during this period and schools need to have BA parents helping them with and the government would ing the nature and types of information when its vouce went reply. And by April 22, 100 million) would be given and BEd degrees whereas the homework or else they make a matching contribu- which need to be protected disclosure. unheeded, Sharma spear- teachers had died. But still, to each teacher who had those teaching in the 11th hire tutors for them. tion of 14%. In the matter of safeguarding the headed a campaign to there was no reply from the passed away. and 12th classes require Children studying in gov- ensure that those teachers authorities. A UP minister stated that only a post-graduate ernment schools have to go Under the old pension rights of the individual and providing who died receive proper On April 28, we wrote only three teachers had degree. back home and help their scheme, the employees a forum to hear cases involving viola- compensation. another letter stating that lost their lives in the pan- They also have to clear a parents with farming and would get assured interest tion of the right to information, Justice "Our school teachers are over 706 teachers had died, demic. How did he arrive tough competitive exam, other activities. from the government for not getting the respect they but still there was no reply. at this figure? but what is the work that The priority of their par- their accumulating pen- S.N. Jain recommended to constitute deserve nor does the state Then we sent a letter on You need to direct that the government expects ents is to make ends meet sion fund. May 1, stating that they question at him. a committee consisting of Attorney government have a sym- them to do? and the kids have to help But under the NPS, the should postpone the count- Are you satisfied with pathetic attitude towards They are sent to ration them with this. workers' pension would be General, a nominated by Chairman them," Sharma tells Rediff. ing scheduled to be held on the compensation the shops to see that ration is How long have you been decided by accruals from of the Press Council of India and a com Senior Contributor May 2, but the Allahabad deceased teachers' fami- being dispensed off prop- president of the UPPSS? the share market. Rashme Sehgal. high court gave a ruling lies have received? erly. What are the other issues person nominated Chairman of the There are around ten In retrospect, why was that counting should be We had asked for much They are made to man you have been raising Bar Council of India without which the state government so allowed. more and will continue to Covid control rooms where with the government? lakh (1 million) pensioners no person can be pro under Section keen to go through with The situation only con- press our demands. they have to enquire about I have been president in UP though the issue we 5 of the Act. In addition to this Com- the panchayat elections tinued to worsen. Count- Those who were regular the health of people. since 2015, but I am asso- are fighting is an all India given that Uttar Pradesh ing of votes took place and employees will have one They have to prepare ciated with several other issue since this is an issue mittee, the powers of Court of Judicial was in the middle of the on May 16 we sent them of their dependents get a voters lists for panchayat organisations also. affecting all government review are functioning to safeguard pandemic? yet another letter inform- job. But in the case of tem- elections, assembly and We are raising the issue employees. ing them that 1,621 teachers porary appointees, this will the individuals against the misuse Act. The UP government had parliamentary elections, of pension to be paid to • THE WAR AGAINST talked about postponing had died so far in this entire not be the case. conduct the census and do retired pensioners. CORONAVIRUS Top News of J&K Jammu, Thursday, June 10, 2021 NATIONAL 5 Masks not recommended for children below 11, including 8 children, killed in Mumbai building collapse 5 years, DGHS reviews COVID-19 guidelines MUMBAI, June 10 (Agencies): At least eight NEW DELHI, June 10 (Agencies): hours for fever and throat sooth- children and three adults The Directorate General of Health ing agents and warm saline gargles were killed and seven Services (DGHS) that comes under in older children and adolescents other people injured after the Union Ministry of Health and have been recommended for a single-storey house col- Family Welfare has said that wear- cough. lapsed on another struc- ing masks to prevent coronavirus In case of moderate infection, disease is not recommended for the guidelines suggested initiat- ture in Malwani area of children below five years of age. ing immediate oxygen therapy. Mumbai, a civic official It further said that children aged "Corticosteroids are not required said on Thursday. The incident took place between six to 11 years may wear in all children with moderate ill- adults died in the incident, he added. around 11.15 pm on a mask, but only the supervision of ness; they may be administered in he said. According to civic and Wednesday at the New parents and the consulting doctor, rapidly progressive disease and Three of the deceased, fire brigade officials, Collector Compound on news agency ANI reported. The anticoagulants may also be indi- aged 8, 9 and 13, were iden- some people might still be Abdul Hamid Road in the recent recommendations made by cated," the guidelines said. tified so far, while the eight trapped under the rubble Malwani area, he said. the DGHS deal with coronavirus For severe COVID-19 among chil- other victims were yet to be and the search and rescue disease management in children Fire brigade and other authorization drug) is not recom- ment of uncomplicated COVID-19 dren, the guidelines said if Acute identified, the BMC official operations were on. below 18 years of age. agencies immediately mended in children. infection. Respiratory Distress Syndrome said. According to BMC offi- According to reports, the govern- rushed to the spot and "There is lack of sufficient safety For asymptomatic and mild (ARDS) develops, necessary man- Seven others were injured cials, the house collapsed ment has come out with compre- started a search and rescue and efficacy data with respect to cases, the guidelines said antimi- agement to be initiated. "In case and the condition of one of on another singole-storey hensive guidelines for the manage- operation, the official from Remdesivir in children below 18 crobials are not recommended for shock develops, necessary man- them was critical, he said. structure. ment of COVID-19 among children the Brihanmumbai Munici- years of age," the guidelines said. therapy or prophylaxis while for agement should be initiated. Anti- People rescued from An adjoining three-storey in which Remdesivir has not been pal Corporation said. The guidelines suggested rational moderate and severe cases antimi- microbials to be administered if under the debris were building was also unstable, recommended and rational use Eight children and three use of High-resolution CT (HRCT) crobials should not be prescribed there is evidence/strong suspicion taken to nearby hospitals, they said. of HRCT imaging has been sug- for seeing the extent and nature of unless there is clinical suspicion of of superadded bacterial infection. gested. lung involvement in patients with a superadded infection. May need organ support in case The guidelines issued by the COVID-19. "However, any addi- Hospital admission increases of organ dysfunction, e.G. Renal 15 NDRF teams in Maharashtra DGHS also said that steroids are tional information gained from the risk of healthcare-associated replacement therapy," it said. harmful in asymptomatic and mild HRCT scan of the chest often has infections with multidrug-resis- cases of infection. The DGHS rec- The guidelines also recom- in view of heavy rain prediction little impact on treatment deci- tant organisms. For asymptom- ommended steroids only in hos- mended a six-minute walk test for MUMBAI, June 10 (Agen- sions, which are based almost atic infection among children, pitalised moderately severe and children above 12 years under the cies): Fifteen National entirely on clinical severity and the guidelines recommended no critically ill COVID-19 cases under supervision of parents/guardians. Disaster Response Force physiological impairment. specific medication and promoted strict supervision. "It is a simple clinical test to assess teams have been posi- "Therefore, treating physicians COVID-appropriate behaviour "Steroids should be used at the tioned in various parts of should be highly selective in order- (mask, strict hand hygiene, physi- cardiopulmonary exercise toler- right time, in the right dose and for Maharashtra in view of ing HRCT imaging of the chest in cal distancing) and suggested ance and is used to unmask hypox- the right duration. Self-medication the prediction of heavy COVID-19 patients," the guidelines giving a nutritious diet. ia. Attach a pulse oximeter to his/ of steroids must be avoided," it rains in certain parts of the said. They said COVID-19 is a viral The guidelines said that for mild her finger and ask the child to walk said. The guidelines further stated state, the force chief said on infection, and antimicrobials have infection paracetamol 10-15mg/ in the confines of their room for six that Remdesivir (an emergency use Thursday. no role in the prevention or treat- kg/dose may be given every 4-6 minutes continuously," it said. Four teams have been based in Ratnagiri, two each in Mumbai, Sind- Tomar says ready for talks; Give jabs hudurg, Palghar, Raigad, logical Department. and disrupting suburban Thane and one in Kurla An NDRF team usually train services as the south- (east Mumbai suburb), has 47 personnel and they west monsoon arrived in to those NDRF Director General S are equipped with inflat- the city. farmer unions unmoved N Pradhan said in a tweet. able boats, wood and pole The weather department NEW DELHI, June 10 Sukhbir Singh Badal ques- We will listen and find a Morcha, an umbrella body without He said the teams are cutters and basic first aid also issued a 'red alert' for being pre-deployed or (Agencies): With the talks tioned why the central gov- solution," Tomar said on of agitating farmer unions. kits to rescue rains and Mumbai, neighbouring between the Centre and ernment was not holding Wednesday at a Cabinet Defending the agri positioned at these loca- floods affected victims and Thane, Palghar and Raigad the agitating farmer unions talks with farmers, while briefing. laws, the government has smart tions on the request of launch relief operations. districts, warning of very stalled since January, Agri- the Congress batted for But the farmer unions insisted that they will help the state government that Heavy rains lashed culture Minister Narendra accepting the demands of claimed the government's increase the income of phones: acted in response to the Mumbai and its suburbs on heavy to extremely heavy Singh Tomar on Wednes- protesters and said Tomar stand was 'unjustifiable farmers and has said it can prediction of heavy rains Wednesday, causing flood- rainfall at isolated places day expressed readiness should step down as agri- and unreasonable'. consider amendments after Rahul made by the India Metro- ing on roads and rail tracks there. to resume the dialogue to culture minister. "Protesting farmers talks with the unions. NEW DELHI, June 10 resolve their objections to The government has held repeat and reiterate once "Our stand remains the (Agencies): Congress the three new agri laws, 11 rounds of talks, the last again that the govern- same. Repeal the three leader Rahul Gandhi on Delhi to witness moderate to heavy but the unions remained being on January 22, with ment's attitude is unjusti- laws, give us a written Thursday demanded that adamant on their demands the unions to end the farm- fiable and unreasonable, guarantee on MSP. If the every person walking into for a repeal of the legisla- ers' protest over the laws and is resting on ego and government is ready to talk a COVID-19 vaccination rain likely on weekend, says IMD tions and a legal guarantee enacted in September. optics-games. on this, then we are ready. centre should get the jab, on the minimum support "Whenever farmers want "Farmers demand a full Now, it is up to the gov- saying those who do not NEW DELHI, June 10 mum of 42.2 degrees Cel- same was 205 on Thursday, price. discussions, the govern- repeal of the three central ernment to decide about have access to internet (Agencies): The "wide- sius, the highest tempera- according to Central Pol- Amid the deadlock, West ment of India will be ready laws and a new legislation the meeting," said farmer also have the right to life. spread rainfall" in Delhi ture recorded this year so lution Control Board data. Bengal chief minister and for discussion. But we have to guarantee minimum leader Shiv Kumar Kakka. The Congress has been is likely to bring down far. It further informed that Notably, an AQI between Trinamool Congress supre- repeatedly asked them to support price (MSP) for Major opposition parties batting for vaccines for the mercury and pollution the mercury settled at 44.1 201 and 300 is considered mo Mamata Banerjee and tell the objections in the all farmers," said a state- have publicly backed the the poor, especially those levels on the weekend, degrees Celsius and 44.3 poor, 301-400 very poor Shiromani Akali Dal chief provisions with logic. ment by Samyukta Kisan farmers' agitation. living in far-flung and according to India Meteo- degrees Celsius in Najaf- and 401-500 severe, while rural areas, who do not rological Department garh and Pitampura, respc- an AQI above 500 falls in have digital access or (IMD). tively. the severe plus category. smart phones. The oppo- In parts of the capital on Notably, Delhi has not The IMD further stated Congress needs to undergo major surgery, sition party has also been Wednesday, the maximum recorded any heatwave that the likely formation demanding that COWIN temperature breached the so far this summer. "It is of a low-pressure area registration should not be 44 degrees Celsius mark, likely to be the first time over north Bay of Bengal not just hinge upon legacy: Veerappa Moily mandatory for getting the while winds carrying dust since 2014 that there will around June 11 and its then only the party can However, he had dis- that with Sonia Gandhi at Covid vaccine. from Rajasthan pushed be no heatwave this year," movement towards north- come up, the former Union tanced himself from the the helm, she can inspire "Online registration is its air quality to the "very an official told PTI. westerly direction may minister said. Jammu meet of the G-23 and take decisions. poor" category, the IMD The official added that not enough for the vac- lead to "fairly widespread "Properly reorganise the and has backed the leader- "We have a leader, so that said. frequent Western Distur- party with proper people ship of the Gandhi family. is not an issue. With Sonia cine. Every person walk- to widespread rain and ing in at a vaccination The Safdarjung Observa- bances kept the mercury in positions and not put Asked if the question ji at the helm, there is no thundershowers over incompetent people (in mark over the leadership vacancy. She has to step up centre should get the tory considered the offi- in check. Cyclone Tauktae Punjab, Haryana, Chandi- positions of responsibility) issue in the party with and perform the major sur- vaccine. Those who do cial marker for the city, also led to ''record'' rains who cannot deliver. This Sonia Gandhi being the gery on the party. She has not have access to inter- recorded a minimum of last month. garh, Delhi and west Uttar is a lesson, the Congress interim chief since August the determination, capac- net also have the right to 31.4 degrees Celsius, the The city's air quality Pradesh on June 12 and needs to make an intro- 2019 was posing problems ity and she can inspire the June 13." spection in the face of the for the party, Moily said cadres," Moily said. life," he said in a tweet in highest minimum temper- deteriorated to the "very developments," Moily said, Hindi. The Congress has ature this year so far, and a poor" category due to the It also predicted 'heavy' NEW DELHI, June 10 making suggestions for the been critical of the gov- maximum of 42.2 degrees dust-carrying winds blow- rainfall at isolated places in (Agencies): Senior Con- party's high command. Did Nusrat lie in Parliament, ernment's vaccination Celsius, a PTI report said. ing from Rajasthan. The Himachal Pradesh, Jammu gress leader and former Asked if Prasada's exit and Kashmir, Punjab, Union minister M Veerap- policy and its handling of According to the IMD, 24-hour average air qual- from the Congress has a asks BJP after Trinamool Haryana, Chandigarh and pa Moily on Thursday said message for the party top the Covid situation in the the observatory had on ity index value was 305 the grand old party needs brass, he said they must MP says marriage invalid country. April 28, recorded a maxi- on Wednesday, while the Delhi on June 13. to undergo a "major sur- give importance to lead- Ruhi Jain. Sharing the clip gery" and not just depend ers' antecedents, ideology just hinge upon legacy. and their approach to the of Nusrat Jahan taking He also asserted that the common people, while the oath, Malviya added a top leadership of the party appointing them to posi- disclaimer and said Nusrat Bihar's Covid death toll jumps drastically after recount must give primacy to ideo- tions of importance. Jahan's personal life should logical commitment while PATNA, June 10 (Agen- day to 6,98,397. Moily, who had sug- not be anyone's concern. giving responsibility to gested after the 2019 polls cies): COVID-19 death toll The recovery rate, which But he is raising the ques- leaders. debacle that the Congress in Bihar was on Wednes- was 98.70 per cent on the tion as Nusrat Jahan is an Moily’s comments have has to undergo a major sur- day revised drastically previous day, has also come a day after Con- gery to be competitive, said elected representative and upwards by the state health come down to 97.65 per gress’s young face from the party had long delayed is married to Nikhil Jain, Uttar Pradesh Jitin Prasada department which put the cent following the revision that major surgery and it going by the record of switched to the BJP. was "needed right now, total number of fatalities in statistics which could NEW DELHI, June 10 Parliament. Nusrat Jahan Alleging that Prasada had there is no tomorrow". caused by the pandemic at (Agencies): Amit Malviya on Wednesday said her provide fresh ammunition placed "personal ambition" "The Congress should 9,429. over everything else, Moily not just hinge upon legacy, asked whether Nusrat marriage to Nikhil Jain to the opposition, which According to the depart- said the Uttar Pradesh but we need to readjust Jahan lied to the House was never legal, valid and has been alleging that the leader's ideological com- ment, which had till the ourselves and prepare when she took the oath as tenable in India as the cere- government was fudging mitment was suspect from ourselves for competitive Nusrat Jahan Ruhi Jain and previous day stated the farpur (314), East Cham- the beginning and the mony, which took place in close to 8,000 and a nearly figures to hide its failure in politics played by (Prime also clarified that the ques- number of deaths to be party winning zero seats Minister Narendra) Modi. Turkey in 2019, was done six times increase in the paran (391), and Chief Min- handling the pandemic. tion is being raised only under 5,500, as many as in West Bengal under his It is not that Modi is unde- as per Turkish Marriage death toll since April. ister Nitish Kumars native Nonetheless, the state charge showed that he was featable, he can be defeated because she is an elected 3,951 deaths have been Patna district bore the Nalanda (222). Regulation. seemed to be doing well incompetent. by putting our party back MP. added to the toll after veri- brunt of the outbreak, Altogether 7,15,179 In an interview with PTI, Since it was an interfaith after more than a month on track. Major surgery is A day after Trinamool fication. accounting for a total of people have been infected Moily also said the top needed right now, there is marriage, it requires vali- MP Nusrat Jahan issued However, it was not spec- 2,303 deaths. Muzaffarpur in the state so far of whom of lockdown as, according leadership should make a no tomorrow," he asserted. dation under the Special ified as to when these addi- proper assessment of lead- a statement clarifying her was a distant second with more than five lakhs caught to the health department, Moily was among the Marriage Act in India, ers in the party, asserting group of 23 leaders along marital status and the tional deaths took place 609 fatalities. the contagion in the last only 20 deaths and 589 that "one cannot make with Prasada who had reason behind it, BJP's which never happened, though a breakup was Patna also accounted for couple of months. fresh cases were reported people leaders when they written to interim Presi- Amit Malviya on Thursday the Trinamool MP said, provided for all 38 districts. the highest number of 1,070 The health department on the day. do not deserve it". dent Sonia Gandhi in asked whether she lied to explaining why she does Going by the fresh fig- "additional deaths reported has also revised the number At present, there are 7,353 The Congress has to August last year urging an ures, the number of lives rethink and re-strategise organisational overhaul of Parliament when she took not require a divorce from after verification", followed of recovered persons from active coronavirus cases in some of these things and the party. the oath as Nusrat Jahan Nikhil Jain. lost in the second wave is by Begusarai (316), Muzaf- 7,01,234 on the previous the state. Top News of J&K 6 ENTERTAINMENT Jammu, Thursday, June 10, 2021 Nia Sharma, Devoleena Bhattacharjee Anushka sends 'big hugs' to Parineeti, apologise to each other over Pearl V who once handled her interviews Puri minor rape case verbal battle! MUMBAI, June 10 (Agencies): The Breakup Song in Ae Dil Hai Actor Anushka Sharma has show- Mushkil, Parineeti had shared a ered love on fellow actor Parineeti post saying 'cant stop staring at Chopra after she recalled their her' and 'full creepy girl crush'. journey together in the Hindi film On Twitter, she wrote, "How ador- industry and praised Anushka. ableee is @AnushkaSharma in the Parineeti on Wednesday conduct- breakup song!Watching it on loop ed an Ask Me Anything (AMA) cant stop staring at her!Full creepy session, in which a fan asked her girl crush #AeDilHaiMushkil." to speak about her 'lady crush' Earlier, Parineeti had worked for Anushka. Yash Raj Films before she got her Responding to the question, break as an actor. Actor Priyanka Parineeti wrote, "I went from Chopra, Parineeti's cousin, had handling her interviews for Band introduced her to the marketing Baaja Baarat to becoming her co- department of the film studios. star in Ladies vs Ricky Bahl within Director Maneesh Sharma had 3 months. So cool na? Have always decided to give her a three-film looked up to her since that time @ deal with YRF after which Parineeti MUMBAI, June 10 (Agen- was impulsive. Hope you'll booked under the section anushkasharma." Anushka shared was brought onboard Ladies Vs year. She was seen in The Girl on band Virat Kohli, was last seen in cies): Television stars Nia forget." of The Protection of Chil- it on her Instagram Stories with a Ricky Bahl. Priyanka had told the the Train, Saina and Sandeep Aur Zero, which released in 2018. The Sharma and Devoleena Devoleena responded dren from Sexual Offences 'big hugs' animated sticker. media in 2011 about Parineeti join- Pinky Faraar. She will also be seen actor has been on a hiatus since Bhattacharjee had a verbal saying, "Hey Nia Sharma (POCSO) Act is currently The two have worked together ing the industry, "She works with in Sandeep Reddy Vanga's next then. However, Anushka turned fight recently over Pearl V that is ok. Forgive me too if under custody. in Ladies Vs Ricky Bahl, the debut YRF's marketing department. In Animal opposite actor Ranbir producer and has backed several Puri minor rape case. After I have hurt you though that The 31-year-old "Naagin movie of Parineeti. The film also fact, she worked as PR for my film Kapoor. It also features Anil projects, including Bulbbul, Paatal slamming each other on wasn't my intention at all. 3" actor was booked by starred Ranveer Singh, Dipannita (Pyaar Impossible) with YRF." Kapoor and Bobby Deol. Lok, and Irrfan Khan's son Babil the social media platform, Convey my regards to your Mira-Bhayander Vasai- Sharma and Aditi Sharma. Meanwhile, Parineeti has had Anushka, who is currently in Khan's debut project Qala, which the two telly stars decided mom, brother and Ravi. Virar Police Commission- After the release of Anushka's three back-to-back releases this England with her cricketer hus- is under production. to bury their hatchet and Stay safe and take care." erate, invoking charges apologised to each other. For the unversed, actress of IPC Sec. 376 AB and Nia Sharma wrote in a Nia Sharma took a dig at When Raghu asked Anu if POCSO Act, 4, 8, 12,19, 21 note on Instagram Stories, actress Devoleena Bhat- Milind Soman's wife Ankita Konwar on for the rape of the minor "My mom, brother and tacharjee who earlier he was guilty of plagiarism, Ravi very lovingly told me slammed netizens for girl, said the officials. 'don't marry an older man' mindset: I wasn't right and consid- ‘cursing’ the minor girl The actor has received was told ‘aap bhi chor hai’ ering the three close ones who complained against immense support from his 'Always done what makes me happy' can't be wrong. ...so Here actor Pearl V Puri of rape. industry friends including MUMBAI, June 10 (Agen- I go. Hey @devoleena I Actor Pearl V Puri is Ekta Kapoor, Anita Has- cies): Actor-model Milind may have crossed a line in charged for raping a sanandani, Surbhi Jyoti, Soman's wife Ankita being personal...I'm sorry It minor girl in 2019 and is Suyyash Rai among others. Konwar has spoken about tackling the 'stereotype' Shaan recalls not recognising Honey regarding marrying an older man. She said that people have a tendency Singh at a party, leaving him 'upset' to 'get weird about the MUMBAI, June 10 (Agen- unknown'. She added that cies): Singer Shaan admit- she has always done what ted that he didn't recog- MUMBAI, June 10 ‘nobody in this world makes her happy. nise rapper Yo Yo Honey (Agencies): Raghu Ram is original’, except God. On Wednesday, Ankita Singh when the two met in once asked singer-com- He pointed to his fellow conducted an Ask Me person once, and when he poser Anu Malik if he was guests on the show, actors Anything (AMA) session apologised, Honey became guilty of plagiarism. Anu Shakti Kapoor and Ranjeet, on Instagram where a fan 'upset'. Shaan's admission hit back by suggesting and said that they must asked her, "How did you comes weeks after he criti- that Raghu was guilty of have been inspired by tackle/ manage this Indian cised the rapper's music. the same and listed out his somebody, but that does stereotype of 'don't marry In an appearance on original compositions. The not make them thieves. an older man?'" music composer Salim exchange took place on an He posed the same ques- Ankita responded, "Any- Merchant's chat show, the episode of Entertainment tion to Raghu and said that thing that's not common in yourself and your partner sary. Sharing a picture two spoke about Shaan's He continued, "He met being musically unimpres- Ki Raat, which originally he must also have been a society, people usually happy?? You n Milind sir of them together, Milind controversial statements. with a lot of love, said sive. In an interview with premiered in 2017. inspired by someone in his like to talk about it. And are couple goals." Ankita had captioned the post, "3 The Tanha Dil singer took 'Shaan sir, I've been fol- AskMen India, Shaan said In a video shared on life, and asked if that made it's not just limited to India. wrote, "Every relationship years!!! Happy anniversary the opportunity to share lowing you...' I said 'thank in Hindi, “Very few people Instagram, Raghu is seen him a thief. We as a species, have a ten- is different. But there are @ankita_earthy Still seems the anecdote about Honey. you'." Shaan added with a actually understand music. asking, “Kya aapne apne “No, you are inspired. dency to get weird about a few certain things that like yesterday this is the Reminded about his ten- laugh, "Suddenly I realised We cannot musically edu- career mein koi dhun But after having said that, the unknown, the unex- remain the same. Respect smile that warms my heart, dency to forget people's (who he was), and like an cate everyone but what we churaayi hai (Have you kya aapne Border ka music plored AKA fear. A surviv- for each other, trusting this is the sweet heart that names while having con- idiot, I went and said sorry. can do is churn out good ever stolen someone else’s suna (did you listen to the al skill. And sometimes we your partner, open com- makes me smile.." versations with them, He became a little upset. I music so that people devel- tune and presented it as music of Border)? Origi- are not conscious enough munication and loads and Milind had addressed Shaan said, "Yo Yo Honey felt like such an idiot. Why op a taste for it. But the eas- your own)?” Anu replied, nal. LOC Kargil? Original. to distinguish between the loads of love. Love really the issue when he featured Singh. I'd never met him did I have to go back and iest way is to stoop down “Has liye? Ab jawaab diya Main Hoon Na? Original. utility and the waste of that conquers all." "It's been along with Ankita in an before. When I saw him on tell him that I didn't recog- to their level. Why is rap jayega. Main aapko ek Abhi teen rashtriya puras- skill. I have always done years of ur marriage, wht advertisement. He had screen, he was much slim- nise him?" music so popular today? Is baat batana chahta hoon, kaar mile Anu Malik ko, what makes me happy." do you think about family said, "I think everybody mer. I didn't realise he'd In April, Shaan invited it because they use exple- mujhe nahi pata tha aap Moh Moh Ke Dhaage Ankita was also asked planning," asked another should be free to choose gained a lot of weight; I controversy when he made tives? No, because there is aisa sawaal karne wale hai. (My song Moh Moh Ke a bunch of other ques- to which Ankita replied, who they love and who met him at some party. comments about main- no musicality in rap songs. Aapki zubaan mujhe lagta Dhaage got three National tions on topics includ- "we are planned family, they like and that should And everyone was copy- stream rap music in gen- Anyone can sing songs like hai bohot lambi hai, usko Awards). Original. ing 'relationship advice' next," with a smiling emoji. be based just on feelings ing his style at that point. eral and highlighted songs Chaar Botal Vodka, Sunny zara theek karte hai. Yeh Bhaisaab, udhaar ki and 'family planning'. In April, Milind and that they have in the heart, So I didn't recognise him." by Yo Yo Honey Singh as Sunny and Lungi Dance.” jo aapne sawaal kiya hai taangein lekar Anu Malik A fan asked, "Any rela- Ankita celebrated their it should have nothing to na, yeh pehle 11 journal- itna lamba safar nahi kar tionship advice to keep third wedding anniver- do with the society.” ists aur kar chuke hai, toh sakta tha (Brother, Anu aap bhi chor hai. Aapne people. Vishal Aditya Singh posts cosy Malik could not have had bhi unka sawaal churaya After Indian Idol, Abhijeet In an interview, he said that he told such a long journey on (Have you finished laugh- slams reality show judges the creative director of Indian Idol that photos with Sana Makbul, Nikki ing? Now hear my answer. rented legs),” he added. by asking to be brought on the show, he You have a loose tongue, I Recently, a video of for being self-centred wasn't asking for work, but asking for Tamboli says ‘love is in the air’ need to shut you up. I did Raghu’s Indian Idol audi- MUMBAI, June 10 (Agencies): Slamming what he feels he deserves. tion from several years ago MUMBAI, June 10 (Agen- not know you would ask reality show judges, singer Abhijeet Bhat- Abhijeet told Bollywood Spy in Hindi, cies): Vishal Aditya Singh this question. This ques- went viral online, in which tacharya has said that those who promote "I told them, I am not asking for work, and Sana Makbul’s new tion you asked me has he called Anu, a judge on themselves aren't 'real judges'. Abhijeet, a I am asking for what is rightfully mine. romantic photoshoot is already been asked to me the show, ‘rude’. Raghu popular playback singer in the 90s, recent- People work under me. I am the employer. quite a hit online. He took by 11 journalists before, so told Anu, “I don’t like ly appeared on Indian Idol 12 as a guest They call people who've sung four songs to Instagram to share you are a thief as well. You people being rude to me. judge, and said that his absence from the in their life. You make those people judges behind-the-scenes pictures also stole their question).’ I am sure you don’t like reality show scene was because he was who haven't served music. They are only with her, in which he is Anu continued that people being rude to you.” unwilling to share the stage with certain commercial. seen gazing at her lovingly, as she smiles. She replied, “haayein,” in the com- ments section, along with Sunil Grover opens up on the possibility fire and loved-up emojis. The two are currently shooting for Khatron Ke of working with Kapil Sharma ever again Khiladi 11 in Cape Town, MUMBAI, June 10 (Agencies): acknowledged the message in a South Africa. hearts),” one commented, of the show after she lost Sunil Grover in an interview spoke tweet. The comedian and his wife, Their Khatron Ke Khiladi while another called them her cool during an argu- about the possibility of a future Ginni Chatrath, recently welcomed co-contestants teased them ‘too hot to resist’. A third ment with him and physi- collaboration with his former col- their second child, a son. in the comments section. wrote, “Sir ka alag hee kha- cally attacked him with a league Kapil Sharma. The two Kapil and Sunil's falling out Nikki Tamboli wrote, “@ tron ke Khiladi chal Raha frying pan. comedians had a public falling-out reportedly happened on board divasana @vishalsingh713 hai (Sir is having a Kha- Later, Madhurima some years ago, following which a flight in 2017. Both have since uffffff love is in the air,” tron Ke Khiladi moment claimed that Vishal occa- they parted ways. expressed a desire to move on from adding laughing, kiss of his own).” Vishal was sionally raised his hand on While speaking to RJ Siddharth the past. They even appeared for and heart emojis. Arjun earlier in a relationship her, but she forgave him Kannan, Sunil was asked what he an event together in 2019. Bijlani said, “Shonaaaaa with his Chandrakanta co- as she was in love with thinks of Kapil, and if they would Kapil told a leading daily in 2020, babooooooo.” Abhinav star Madhurima Tuli. The him. However, he denied want to work together again. The "Chhoti chhoti woh cheezein jo Shukla wanted to know two participated together the allegations and told a two became household names after hotey hai usse rishtey toh khatam about Vishal’s expres- in Nach Baliye 9 as an ex- leading daily last year, “If the success of Comedy Nights nahin hotey hai (Minor issues don’t sion. “Shakal Shikaayat couple and finished as the that was true, she would With Kapil. end relationships). Sunil is such a ki tarah ku hai mere bhai second runners-up. Fol- have said it earlier. I have Sunil said in Hindi, "There are no fine actor. When I work with differ- (Why does your face look lowing that, they were seen never done that. Maine life plans as of now, but if someday, ent artistes I always feel that there like you have a complaint, together in Bigg Boss 13. mein kabhi bhi unke upar something comes up, then we will is so much to learn. Maine Sunil brother)!” he teased. During their Bigg Boss haath nahi uthaya hai (I definitely work together." paaji se bahut cheezein seekhe hai, Fans also loved seeing 13 stint, Vishal and Mad- have never raised my hand The actor, who has since branched aur future mein, if a good project Sunil, if a good project comes by, this year in the Amazon Prime Vishal and Sana together. hurima were constantly on her). Our relationship out into mainstream Bollywood comes by, unke saath kaam karne it will be fun to work with him).” Video series Tandav, will next be “Hum pighal gye is post at loggerheads with each ended because she was films, recently wished Kapil a mein bada mazaa aayega (I have Sunil, who was seen in Salman seen in Sunflower, a series created par (This post melted our other. She was thrown out abusive and violent.” happy birthday on Twitter. Kapil learnt quite a few things from Khan-starrer Bharat, and earlier by Vikas Bahl. Top News of J&K Jammu, Thursday, June 10, 2021 LOCAL 7 Rana expresses concern over illogical land acquisition Int’l Water Sports Centre to have state of art facilities: Nuzhat Gull proceedings for Delhi- Jammu-Katra Expressway Basohli will be transformed into sports paradise: Col Mahan Singh Top News Report very supportive but not at the cost Top News Report of their own disaster. Ideally, the JAMMU, Jun 10: Expressing concerned governmental agency BASOHLI, June 10: Sec- anguish over acquisition proceed- should have taken the locals into retary J&K Sports Council, ings of private land for creating confidence before going ahead Nuzhat Gull today visited wayside amenities / facilities arbitrarily. “On the one hand the Plahi Village in Basohli along the on-going Jammu-Katra government is indulging in lofty to finalize the site of the Expressway despite availability of sermons of participatory develop- proposed International the state land, National Confer- ment and on the other its actions Water Sports Centre. She ence Provincial President, Dev- are to the contrary”, he added. also visited the upcom- ender Singh Rana on Thursday Rana took up the issue with ing Sports Stadium at Vil- lage Pathiyara (Basohli) called for review in the said anti- the Government and urged them and took stock of ongoing people policy. to intervene into the matter of work. She also announced other International facilities Union MoS PMO Dr Jiten- ridors should also be aligned in amenities and parking facilities , immense public importance. He “The policy planners should be that a Boxing cum Wres- across the globe. She said dra Singh for the projects Mr Rana said the move sans logic sensitive to public sentiment and a manner that the movement of hoped that the development will tling Training Centre will that those sports persons sanctioned for this remote realise that the development is traffic on the main highways is not as huge chunks of the govern- not be at the cost of the public also be constructed near the visiting Basohli for partici- area and impressed upon integral to public welfare, not oth- disturbed at all. ment land is available all over. It inconvenience. Sports Stadium to enhance pating in Sports events shall them to initiate measures erwise”, Rana said while interact- He said the stretch Lakhanpur is different in certain isolated cases “Development should be to the talent of local youth for be the ambassadors for J&K for promotion of tourism ing with the locals at Khanpur in -Kunjwani -Sidhra -Udhampur has where the acquisition of the pri- supplement the public welfare”, which 10 Kanals of land has and spread the positive in this area which has a Nagrota, hoping that the Highway been recently widened and land vate land will become necessary he said during his visit to the area been identified. word with fellow sports charming scenic beauty Authority will desist from such has been acquired for the same but generally the area has vast state and assured the locals that the Col Mahan Singh, Dis- fraternity and other people to attract tourists. He said moves. thereby dislocating the population land for the purpose. He said the issue will be vigorously pursued trict Development Council across the country. that this would also gen- Rana demanded that the Express- on the sides of the road. “Another indiscriminate and illogical acqui- for earnest redressal. (DDC) Chairperson Kathua Later the DDC Chairper- erate employment in Dis- accompanied the Sports way should be aligned in a manner attempt to dislocate them, who are sition process has generated panic Those present were Ch Rehmat son said that Basohli has a trict Kathua, especially its Secretary at both the afore- great potential for Water Pahari region. that it causes least dislocation of just in the process of settling down among the people who have just Ali, BDC-Nagrota, Som Nath Kha- said sites. and Adventures sports Meanwhile, the Secretary is inhuman and unfair”, Rana said. a kanal of land which is getting juria, Sarpanch Khanpur, Mohd the people and largely passes Nuzhat Gull, while besides other conventional Sports Council Nuzhat Sharing the concern of the resi- threatened in the name of devel- through state land. Alternate align- Iqbal, Mohinder Singh, Bashir speaking on the occasion, sports and he will leave no Gull assured the DDC ments and elevated corridors with dents of Khanpur area in the opment. Kohli, Mushtaq Ahmed, Rajesh said that there is already a stone unturned in trans- Chairperson as well as the least disturbance to the existing Nagrota Assembly Constituency, Rana said the people of the Sharma, Rajinder Singh, Saleem Water Sports Centre with forming the area into a people of the area that she road and infrastructure should whose private lands are being Nagrota Assembly Constituency Mohammad, Lateef Ahmed and the state of art facilities at sports paradise. He said would ensure development be put to use. These elevated cor- acquired for creating wayside are development oriented and others. Nehru Park, Dal Lake in many youth from Basohli of more than a dozen play- Srinagar and she would have recently proved their fields in various blocks of like the upcoming water mettle by participating in Kathua during this very sports facility in Basohli to the national and Interna- financial year. ASSOCHAM offers free tele- be having all those facilities tional sports events and the Prominent among others Braham Jyot slams opposition parties here too. She asserted that proposed facilities coming present on the occasion this upcoming Water Sports up in the area will further were Smt Sushma Jamwal consultation with Medanta Hospital facility will be augmented boost their skill and talent. BDC Kathua, Sarpanch with latest standard facili- Col. Mahan Singh thanked Bholi Devi and Sarpanch for COVID patients in J&K, Ladakh ties so that it is at par with PM Narendra Modi and Madhu Bala. Top News Report their Name, address, DOB, Mobile number and email JAMMU, Jun 10: ASSO- id alongwith medical CHAM J&K Council in reports and medication to Krishna Ghati Brigade celebrates collaboration with Medan- amit.khajuria@assocham. ta Hospital through their com after which they will Local Partner (Care India get appointment schedule Swarnim Vijay Varsh Foundation) is offering through SMS/email from Top News Report free Tele- Consultation to Medanta. COVID-19 patients of J&K “Medanta Hospital will POONCH, Jun 10: Krish- and Ladakh. be happy to serve the na Ghati Brigade celebrat- The initiative taken by patients with our top doc- ed the 50th anniversary of the ASSOCHAM-one of tors. The tele-consultation India’s historic victory over Top News Report Combines ). with the spirit of service Pakistan in 1971 war with Nihal Singh (Block Pres- to humanity . the oldest apex body of will be free of cost for the the country will benefit all the covid patients of veterans of 1971 war, ex- JAMMU, Jun 10: On the ident Falayen Mandal), He said BJP OBC servicemen and Veer Naris. thousands of such patients J&K and Ladakh routed directions of Braham Jyot Bunty Sharma, Narind- Morcha is stands with The Swarnim Vijay Mashal through ASSOCHAM,” Satti (President BJP OBC er Singh, Tirath Ram, every citizen of society reeling from uncertainties was received at Krishna Morcha JK-UT); Under Subash Sharma, Puran and it is working as front- about their status and said Sudhanshu Sharma, Ghati Top War Memorial Sewa Hi Sangathan drive Chand and other dedi- line warrior , BJP OBC knowledge of the medi- Dy. General Manager in District Poonch. of Late Sub Seva Singh from pandemic, shared their BJP OBC Morcha organ- cated workers of BJP OBC Morcha will continue cines to be used for the Medanta Hospital. Lt Gen M V Suchindra 11 JAK LI who laid his life passionate feelings through ised free face covers, san- Morcha were present. social tasks for the well treatment of the disease. “The contact less treat- Kumar, GOC 16 Corps for defence to highlight of recorded video messages. itizers and edible items They distributed face being of public . “I am happy to ment would be quite along with Maj Gen Rajeev Poonch during 1971 war. Lt Gen M V Suchindra Kumar, GOC 16 Corps felic- distribution drive at covers , sanitizers among He slammed Opposition announce that ASSO- helpful for the patients Puri, GOC 25 Inf Div and A presentation was held 1971 war veterans wel- to highlight the saga of itated war veterans, ESMs, Village Karwal of Block general public and parties and said Oppo- CHAM J&K Council and their family members comed the Swarnim Vijay valour and sacrifice in the Veer Naris and widows Falayen Mandal Jammu guided people the impor- sition parties are just has tied up with one of who were looking for such the best hospitals in the opportunities at a wider Mashal. The gallant sol- gory Battle of Nangi Tekri and thanked them for their Rural. Rajinder Singh tance of face covers, sani- spreading rumours and invaluable contribution. region - Medanta for free scale from the health diers who made supreme fought during 1971 war, Chib (District President tizers in this COVID-19 not doing anything for sacrifice for the nation were wherein the valiant soldiers The entire ceremony tele-consultation by their experts working with BJP Jammu Rural) was second wave . public. He said only BJP paid homage by laying a of 21 PUNJAB and 9 RAJ showcased the Indian top doctors. Everyone in the medical institutes of present in main there. They also appealed Workers are working on wreath at the war memori- RIF captured Nangi Tekri Army’s Victory on Pakistan Programme was organ- public not to attend social ground and helping the J&K and Ladakh can avail international repute,” he al. Trees were also planted and hoisted Indian flag on in the 1971 war in Poonch ised by Shamsher Praj- gatherings for few days. needy families. this facility provided they added. to commemorate this occa- Pakistani soil, was re-lived. Sector and assured that the apati ( District President They also distributed He urged public to get register through us. We This will not only con- sion. Those veterans and ESMs fallen comrades and their BJP OBC Morcha Jammu edible item like Chips, vaccinated for Covid-19 are extremely thankful to solidate the government’s Tribute was also paid to who could not join the cel- Next of Kin will always be Rural ) and supervised by juices among children. as Vaccination drive for Dr Naresh Trehan and his efforts already in place the bullet ridden uniform ebration due to COVID looked after. Ravi Mehra ( Secretary Braham Jyot Satti appre- 18+ age groups has been team,” said Manik Batra, but also help the patients and Co Convenor Sewa ciated whole BJP OBC started. He said if anyone Chairman, ASSOCHAM to have a world class con- Hi Sangathan Drive of team for Commendable need any kind of help can J&K Council & Director sultation about the treat- Excise dept destroys illicit poppy crop spread over 12 kanals BJP OBC Morcha JK-UT) work and said OBC contact all District Presi- Batra Group. ment of the disease that Top News Report Government and under the close supervi- and supported by Aseem Morcha JK-UT is com- dent BJP OBC Morcha of “ASSOCHAM and our has imperilled lives and sion of Deputy Excise Commissioner (Exec- Gupta ( Prop . Alpha mitted to work for society respective areas. members have always economy. Dr. M A Alim, been at the forefront Co-Chairman, ASSO- SRINAGAR, Jun 10: The Excise enforce- utive) Kashmir, Tahir Ajaz. during the second wave CHAM J&K Council said, ment teams headed by Excise & Taxation Meanwhile, it was given out that the Illicit poppy crop spread on total of 803 kanals with various initiatives. “It’s gives me immense Officer, South, North and Central Excise Range on Wednesday destroyed illicit and 18 marlas of land has been destroyed We had launched an app pleasure to share that JK saw phenomenal progress under poppy crops spread over a total of 12 kanals in Kashmir valley till date and 12 numbers in association with NHM ASSOCHAM J&K Coun- and 18 marlas of land. of FIRs stand lodged against the involved. and JK Sahayak for real cil in another first has tied The poppy crop was destroyed on the It was given out that the eradication drive Modi regime: DDC Chairman time information on bed up with Medanta Hospi- directions of Divisional Commissioner, shall continue till all illicit poppy/cannabis tal for tele consultation Top News Report Ravi Sharma, AE Farooq things which they have availability and other Kashmir and Excise Commissioner, J&K crops in Kashmir valley are destroyed. of COVID patients under and JE Sohail were also not even thought of get- COVID related issues a set protocol. This will JAMMU, June 10: The present on the occasion. ting in their dreams. He for J&K. Other than that bring the treatment of quantum of development Bharat Bhushan said said that roads and lanes we have started a web specialist to the home. A Wanchoo seeks LG’s intervention as which the J&K UT wit- that the amount sanc- have seen a big difference series Illness to wellness great step in the treatment nessed under the Prime tioned under PMGSY for in Jammu after the reins at a National level,” he of the pandemic on scien- Minister Narendra Modi the current fiscal is Rs were taken over by the added. To avail this facil- power cuts leave Jammuites fuming tific basis.” led BJP government at the 2,800 crore which is more BJP Government in Delhi. ity, patients can email Top News Report their homes but the unsched- centre is unprecedented than the amount sanc- He said that only this but uled power cuts have made and what is in offing is tioned by the Congress many other roads and JAMMU, June 10: Raising their live hell. Already they also unexpected in many government for the same development projects are serious concern over the are facing severe hardships ways. scheme in five years. on cards and soon will see District Administration Kupwara dismal power scenario in in fight against pandemic This was stated by He said that a glance on the light of the day. Jammu with temperature on the other hand these life DDC Chairman Jammu the comparison between Bharat Bhushan said distributes COVID assistance cheques at its peak, BJYM Spokes- saving equipments are also Bharat Bhushan Bodhi the earlier Congress gov- that the phenomenal person, Chetan Wanchoo not served the purpose due after launching the road ernment and the BJP dis- development scenario among registered labourers said that it is the irony of to the poor power supply, macadamisation work pensation under PM Modi which Jammu and Kash- the people of Jammu that he said. hell with mercury shoot- of 4.3 Km Road stretch will show the gigantic dif- mir is witnessing today is Top News Report onward disbursement despite the Power Revenue Asserting that there is an ing high with each passing between LO29KM 17 JA ference between the two the testimony to the fact among 32400 registered collection from this region urgent for Lt Governor’s being on the much higher day. He regretted that every intervention, the BJYM Road to Nadwal at the regimes. that PM Modi led gov- KUPWARA, Jun 10: The labourers of district Kup- side as compared to Kash- year the scenario is the same spokesperson appealed estimated cost of Rs. 4.95 He said that no previous ernment’s performance is District Administration wara as COVID assistance, mir the Jammu people are adding that it is the callous to the Principal Secretary crore against tender cost government in the coun- stellar and has no match Kupwara on Thursday at a function held here. made to struggle amidst attitude of employees of the Rohit Kansal to immedi- Rs. 5.54 crore. try took so much pain as whatsoever with any dis- distributed COVID assis- It was informed that the scorching heat for power Power Department that the ately review the ground The name of the execut- the Modi Government, pensation in the past. tance cheques among the assistance shall be provid- and water supply which are people of Jammu are com- situation by paying a per- ing agency for this road which changed the sce- He asked the people registered labourers of the ed at the rate of Rs.1000 to the essentials of life during pelled to suffer wriggling sonal visit to grid and power stretch being upgraded nario as far as develop- to wait and watch the district. each beneficiary. this season. In a statement in immense heat conditions stations and direct the men under Pradhan Mantri ment profile is concerned voyage of development On the occasion, the Assistant Labour Com- issued to media here today, amidst power supply crisis and machinery of Power Gram Sadak Yojana Phase and also the political being embarked by J&K Additional District Devel- missioner Kupwara, Wanchoo said that the in summers. Department to come out of II is Jansa Construction course. UT as soon it will become opment Commissioner Rabia Iqbal, Labour offi- addressing of a press con- Wanchoo said that the slumber and take proactive Covid patients have also Private Limited. Mandal The DDC Chairman said part and parcel of the pool (ADDC) Kupwara, Nazir cer Nandni pandita, Bank ference of JKPDCL Chair- measures to maintain 24X7 badly affected due to this Pardhan Raipur Domana that a lot more is in offing of the states and UTs Ahmad Lone handed over Manager, Old Chowk man proves to be a mere eye power supply across Jammu unscheduled power cuts. so that the people in the City Ashok Kerni also accom- in J&K with development which are leading the cheques worth Rs.3.24 Kupwara Ruhail Afzal wash as nothing assured by him is visible anywhere on Ailing patients suffering of Temples heave a sigh of panied the DDC Chair- touching new pinnacles nation by treading stead- crore to Manager, Jammu and other concerned were ground with people’s life from coronavirus are using relief in the ongoing heat man Jammu while AEE and people getting those and Kashmir Bank for fastly. present. having become virtually oxygen concentrators at conditions. Top News of J&K 8 LOCAL Jammu, Thursday, June 10, 2021 Goal of Judiciary is to provide easy access to Municipal Council Kulgam conducts anti-encroachment drive justice for every citizen: Justice Magrey drive in Kulgam. Top News Report victims in the form of for clearing the bottle- The drive was led cheques and food items necks in completion by Municipal Coun- cil Chairman Kulgam KUPWARA, Jun 10: and also distributed of the buildings. He Muneeb Ahmad Justice Ali Moham- support equipments of assured all possible Zargar along with mad Magrey, Judge, wheel chairs, hearing support to the execut- DySP Headquarter High Court of Jammu aid with collaboration ing agencies to provide Ghulam Mohd Bhat & Kashmir (Chair- of District administra- administrative sanc- and various teams man Building & Infra- tion. The relief distrib- tions if any required. were sent to Kulgam structural Committee, uted valued approxi- Justice Magrey asked town of the district to Executive Chairman JK mately Rs 5 lakh. Principal District & Ses- check the encroach- LSA) and Justice Vinod Later, Justice Magrey sions Judge and Deputy ments. Chatterji Koul, Judge, convened a meeting Commissioner Kup- The Municipal coun- High Court Jammu & with Civil, Police and wara to monitor the cil Chairman has Kashmir ( Administra- Judiciary administra- pace of progress of the advised the shopkeep- tive Judge for District tion at Conference construction and give ers of Kulgam town to Kupwara) on Thursday Hall D.C Office Kup- weekly progress of the remove encroachments visited Kupwara and wara and reviewed execution. on their own otherwise held series of activities the progress of judi- Appealing all stake- Top News Report Municipal Council strict action would be during the day long cial infrastructure and holders including Kulgam carried out an anti encroachment initiated against them. tour. buildings. Chairman DDC, DC KULGAM, Jun 10: Justice Ali Moham- Addressing the meet- Kupwara and SSP to mad Magrey inaugurat- Din; SSP Kupwara; SP ing the facilities, Jus- ing, Justice Magrey said provide their best pos- ed e-Seva Kendra and Handwara, Mr Muza- tice Magrey enquired convenient and com- sible support by infra- Vidhik Seva Kendra at mil Ahmad Wani Sec- about the equipment fortable infrastructure structure development Kafila Foundation organizes District Court Complex retary DLSA, besides available at the Facil- is prerequisite for facili- to this temple of justice, Kupwara in presence other Judges, Lawyers ity Centre. He directed tating smooth deliver- Justice Magrey said of Justice, Vinod Chat- and District Officers. District & Sessions ance of justice to the that it is the constitu- medical camp terji Koul, Judge High people. He reviewed Speaking at the occa- Judge to make screen- tional obligation of the Top News Report Court J&K (Hon’ble sion, Justice Magrey ing of PLVs and choose the work wise status of Government to provide Administrative Judge judicial infrastructure said that the goal of three PLVs who shall infrastructure to the KUPWARA, Jun 10: for District Kupwara); including Court Com- Judiciary is to provide have computer know- judicial institutions for Educate people on the Principal District & plex Kupwara which easy access to justice for how and will work on smooth delivery of jus- preventive measures Sessions Judge Kup- is coming up at a cost every citizen. He said rotation basis. He also tice to the citizen. and ensure all follow wara, Tasleem Arif; of Rs.18.2 crore, Court the e-Seva Kendra is directed for submis- Justice Ali Moham- the COVID protocols. Chairperson District Complex Handwara the facility with which sion of progress report mad Magrey thanked Kafila Foundation con- Development Council, and other Sub Courts. a litigant can file a suit status on daily basis. Principal District & Ses- ducted medical camp at Kupwara, Irfan Sultan Expressing his con- at any Court of J&K In another event of sions Judge Kupwara, main town Kupwara in Panditpori; Vice Chair- cern over the delay in through virtual mode District Legal services Deputy Commissioner coordination with Zila man, DDC, Kupwara, completion of Court and can obtain the authority, Justice Ali and SSP Kupwara for Sainik Welfare Kup- Haji Farooq Ahmad Complex Kupwara status of the litigation Mohammad Magrey providing support and wara. Mir; Deputy Commis- and Handwara, Justice and cases easily. distributed relief to cooperation to make The medical assis- sioner Kupwara, Imam Magrey gave timeline While inaugurat- families of COVID the visit successful. tance including masks, sanitizers were issued by 41 RR led by Col Ms Apni Party calls for geo-tagging of endangered wild animals in J&K Provide essential services to Navalgatti. public: Rana to authorities The Camp was con- Loss of human lives in man-animal ducted in different dents of far-flung area forms and themes to conflict cases distressing: Baig and especially student ensure COVID free community. He stressed Kashmir. who have turned into shock and grief over Top News Report upon sarpanches, BDC The Camp was under man eaters because of the recent incidents of chairman, and newly the supervision of Teh- multiple factors,” Baig man-animal conflict in SRINAGAR, Jun 10: elected district devel- sildar Kupwara Javid remarked. Kashmir valley par- Apni Party on Thurs- opment council (DDC) Ahmad Zargar & giving He said that by intro- ticularly in which a guarding measures Tehsildar Kupwara & day urged the J&K chairman and vice-chair- out the message to stay ducing digital tagging minor girl was mauled against Covid pan- President Kafila Foun- government to focus on man to wake up and safe by using a mask, of wild animals would to death in Ompora- demic. Medicines, San- dation also part who resources, manpower ensure public round the wash hands with sani- not only preserve these Budgam recently, Baig itizers & masks were motivated people to and training of field Top News Report clock power supply with tizers and maintaining species but will surely urged the Lt. Governor distributed by Kafila fight the COVID virus staff for minimizing the their active involvement social distancing. help in protection of Manoj Sinha to order Foundation, Zila Sainik by maintaining proper man-animal conflicts in MENDHAR, Jun 10: so that people may not He said the aim of human lives that get supplementary bud- Welfare & 41 RR to the social distancing and Jammu and Kashmir. Senior National confer- faces hardship. the camp was to create consumed for lack of getary allocations to public, locals police, ensuring use of masks In a statement issued ence Leader and former He appealed Deputy awareness about safe- administrative atten- the wildlife department veterans. and sanitizers. here, Javid Hassan MLA Mendhar Javed Commissioners Rajouri tion. to meet out its latest Baig, former MLA and Ahmed Rana urged and Poonch to provide Baig also stressed requirements. Apni Party spokesman District administration essential services to on capsule training Baig also asserted said that the wildlife Poonch and Rajouri to public without any fur- 4 day workshop with Empanelled courses for the wild that stray dogs from department should be restart developmental ther delay. life field staff so that cities and towns are equipped with latest activities in the area as Rana said, “I salute all Health Care Providers on Standard they get acquainted being reportedly lifted gadgets and manpow- no developmental activ- Frontline corona war- er to tackle the menace with the latest modali- by municipalities and ities was happened for a riors fighting for us, that is taking a heavy ties and strategies to dropped near forest saving us, risking their Treatment Guidelines concludes long times and provide toll of precious human tackle the intrusion boundaries which lives for us and saving essential services to the Top News Report several significant raise unnecessary que- lives. of wild animals in the eventually lure the our families against public. aspects regarding the ries to the hospitals as “The government human habitats. “Only, wild animals towards corona virus since the Rana said, “Frequent SRINAGAR, Jun STGs were deliber- the same causes hin- should provide the a well trained and fully human habitations beginning of the pan- power cuts and acute 10: The 4-day virtual ated upon elaborately drance in their work. latest scientific tools geared wildlife staff where such kind of demic, Frontline health- shortage of drinking workshop cum train- and the stakeholders The hospitals were to the wildlife staff to can prevent eventuali- ominous incidents take care worker’s our police, water are compounding ing on ‘Standard Treat- were exhorted upon to asked to raise a request trap the wild animals ties from happening. place. Local media person and the woes of Pir-Panjal ment Guidelines (STG) strictly adhere to the if they found any case that venture in human Instead of wasting He said that the gov- whole administration people. Electricity gets with the Empanelled same. The hospitals that needed to be recon- habitations because of money on hiring pri- ernment should also of Rajouri-Poonch have Healthcare Providers were strictly asked to sidered. their own shrinking vate hunters, the wild- issue an advisory to the cut off for day Long been working tirelessly in Jammu and Kash- follow the guidelines It was also planned habitats. Besides, the life department should urban local bodies to hours every day leaving despite various chal- mir, conducted by State of Turn Around Time that time to time orien- government should get its field staff trained address the menace of the villagers in sweat lenges they are working Health Agency (SHA), (TAT) and the date of tation training shall be go for geo/radio tag- and updated in phased stray dogs scientifically and heat. with full strength and Ayushman Bharat Prad- discharge mentioned conducted for PMAMs, ging of endangered manners,” he demand- and not to ferry them to Rana further said the dedication, loyal and han Mantri Jan Arogya in TAT guidelines shall Medico, PPDs and wild animals especial- ed. the peripheries just for frequent power cuts dedicated employees are Yojna SEHAT J&K, con- be considered as actual CPDs by SHA and ISA. ly leopards and bears Expressing deep the sake of its duty. badly affecting Resi- the real hero. cluded here today. discharge and hospi- The SHA stressed The workshop was tals have to select the upon that such work- conducted to ensure same date of discharge shops shall be held and that Standard Treat- in TMS as mentioned in conducted from time to JU VC reviews progress of construction ment Guidelines are discharge certificate. time to ensure that least being implemented by Further, clarity regard- problems are faced by all concerned stake- ing uploading of docu- the beneficiaries in holders on ground so ments on TMS was also availing this scheme of IS&T at Poonch Campus that beneficiaries are provided by the repre- and all the guidelines Top News Report being undertaken in the con- able to avail the scheme sentatives of SHA. The are being followed and struction of the Institute of Sci- benefits with ease. Insurance Teams were implemented in letter strictly advised not to and spirit. JAMMU, Jun 10: A review ence and technology at Poonch During the event, meeting to ascertain the prog- Campus of Jammu University. ress of construction activities He mentioned that this state- on Campus and that of the of-the-art Institute shall prove 21 bovines rescued, smuggler arrested Institute of Science and Tech- to be a boon for raising the nology at Poonch Campus was quality and standards of teach- Top News Report held in the Committee room of ing in one of the hinterlands of KISHTWAR, Jun 10: Continuing it’s Vice Chancellor’s Secretariat, the J&K UT. derive against anti social elements Kisht- University of Jammu. He expressed gratitude to the war Police foiled a huge bovine smug- At the outset, Prof Manoj Chancellor (Lieutenant Gover- gling bid, by rescuing 21 bovines from Dhar, Vice-Chancellor, Uni- nor) for his patronage. Rajkundan Dhar area of Chatroo and one versity of Jammu on his behalf He urged the University Engi- person arrested. and on behalf of the University neers to work with zeal for the On specific information Kishtwar of Jammu expressed his deep timely completion of this proj- Police of PS Chatroo Led by Insp Sand- condolences on the sad demise ect. tion during the second wave following the SOPs strictly. The meeting was also attend- eep Parihar assisted by PSI Deepak of some employees or their of COVID-19 and for ensuring Er Vidhu Sharma, Superinten- ed by Prof Arvind Jasrotia, Reg- Choudhary along with his team laid near and dear ones due to the that the work of paramount dent Engineer gave a detailed istrar, Prof Dipanker Sengupta, Naka at Rajkundan Dhar. COVID-19. importance doesn’t suffer. report of the various works Director, Poonch Campus, San- During Naka checking, Police party We pray to God to give Now, is time to gear up to been undertaken in the Uni- jeev Mahajan, JR (F), Dr Dhar- intercepted one person namely Mohd strength to the bereaved fami- cover the backlog in the mini- versity and assured that all the mindra Magotra, JR(CDC), Dr Ashraf, son of Abdul Razak Lone, resi- lies to bear this irreparable loss. mum possible time, of course projects will be completed in Imran Farooq, PRO to VC, Er. dent of Brannar Lessu Anantnag. concerned authority, police said. Prof Dhar hailed the teaching without lowering the guard the stipulated period of time. Suresh Sharma, Xen, Sh. Guneet The accused person taking the bovines Accordingly case FIR No. 32/2021 U/S faculty, Officers, Staff, Scholars against COVID-19, he said. He Prof Dhar also took the review Sudan, Incharge (Services) and toward Kashmir without any permis- 188/IPC, 11 PCA Act stands registered at and students for their coopera- also emphasised the need for of the progress of the work Er. Rajiv Gupta, AEE. sion or any other documentation from PS Kishtwar and investigation taken up. Top News of J&K Jammu, Thursday, June 10, 2021 LOCAL / CONTD.... 9 BFUHS, Faridkot permits Vineet takes over additional charge VC SKUAST inaugurates Aryans to start Paramedical of CVO NMDC Ltd Courses Top News Report tion & Maintenance of plantation drive Top News Report Electrical Rolling Stock, HYDERABAD/ Energy Management JAMMU, Jun 10: JAMMU, Jun 10 : Vineet and Green-energy Ini- Baba Farid Univer- Pandey, CVO, SAIL has tiatives etc. sity of Health Sciences taken over additional He is a Graduate in (BFUHS), Faridkot charge of Chief Vigi- Electrical Engineering has granted approval lance Officer (CVO), from Malviya National to Aryans Institute NMDC Ltd. Institute of Technology, of Nursing, Rajpura He is an officer belong- Jaipur. to start various Para- ing to 1994 batch of He has attended man- medical Certificate Indian Railways Service agement training mod- Courses for 20 seats to highlight how vital of Electrical Engineers ules at ICLIF/Kuala- each including Home healthcare work- (IRSEE). Lumpur, INSEAD/ Based Care Helper, ers are? Keeping in Having worked in vast experience in Cor- Singapore and ISB/ Emergency cum view, new paramedi- prestigious organisa- porate Coordination, Mohali. In addition to Ambulance Attendant, cal courses have been tions such as Indian Maintenance of Pro- his present assignment Hospital and Home started in Aryans as Railways, SAIL, RITES bity & Integrity, Project as CVO, SAIL, he will based Care Attendant the demand for health- and Central Electricity Engineering, System have additional charge & Operation Theatre care professionals will Authority, he brings in Integration, Produc- of CVO, NMDC Ltd. Attendant. not disappear in post Dr. Anshu Kataria, COVID-19 scenario of plants more widely Singh, Dean, FoA, Dr. Top News Report Chairman, Aryans but is projected to across the globe”, M. S. Bhadwal, Dean, Group of Colleges increase in the coming Maheshwar distributes ration JAMMU, Jun 10: Vice remarked the VC. F.V.Sc & AH, Dr. S.E.H said that paramedical years in both Govern- Chancellor, Sher-e- Professor Sharma Rizvi, Dean, Faculty science has emerged ment as well as Private Kashmir University of launched the drive of Basic Sciences, Dr. as important branch among poor at Gujjar Mohalla sectors, added Kataria. Agricultural Sciences by planting sapling S. K. Gupta, Control- of medical science. & Technology Jammu of Mango (Mangifera ler of Examinations, Today, doctors, nurses It is to be mention Top News Report and Kashmir, Prof J.P indica). He emphasized Dr. Rajesh Katoch, & Health Care work- that Aryans Institute Sharma, on Thursday the importance and ben- Dean Student Welfare, ers are on the front of Nursing is already JAMMU, Jun 10: Mahesh- inaugurated planta- efits of trees in maintain- Dr. Anil Kumar, Head lines of the COVID-19 running B. Sc. Nurs- war Singh Manhas (Advo- tion drive organized ing ecological balance FSR Centre, Dr. Sud- response. Forced to ing, GNM & ANM cate) Senior Congress by Sankalp Boy Hostel, for survival of mankind hakar Dwivedi, Hostel cope up with limited approved by Indian leader (Former General SKUAST Jammu, in col- and appealed all to Warden of Sankalp Boy personnel, hospitals Nursing Council Secretary PCC J&K) start- laboration with CISF. plant more and more Hostel and Nodal Offi- nationwide are strug- (INC), New Delhi, ed drive to reach to the “Plants are the real trees in their premises cer ICAR and heads gling to provide ade- Affiliated BFUHS, needy people at this time essence of nature and and surroundings. of the different divi- quate care for corona Faridkot & Punjab of unprecedented COVID- during the COVID-19 Dr. Jag Paul Sharma, sions were also present virus patients. Nurses Registra- 19 Pandemic. pandemic we are real- Director Research & during the plantation He further added that tion Council (PNRC), Singh and his team dis- izing the importance Registrar, Dr. Bikram drive. this crisis has served Mohali, respectively. tributed Ration among the needy families at Gujjar Mohalla Paloura Jammu. People of the area appre- ciated Singh and his team ing masks and maintain- includes Prabhdayal Rajni Bala starts blacktopping for their support. ing social distancing. He Sharma, Raju Mahajan, Singh at this time asked also stressed the need that Arun Singh Manhas the people to follow the everyone should get vac- (Advocate), Pawan Baha- SOP issued by the UT cinated. gat , Bodh Raj and Ashu of road work at Ward 60 administration by wear- The team members Bhadwal. Top News Report some of their time for keeping their localities clean and green. Webinar on “Psychological Impact of COVID-19: JAMMU, Jun 10: Corporator Later, Rajni Bala met with a Rajni Bala started develop- large number of people and Coping Strategies” organised at GDC Khansahib ment work of black topping was apprised of their demands of Paloura Road at Mohalla and grievances. She assured Top News Report humanity is presently deal- students not to watch or Sandh Paloura upto Janipur the people of the area that all ing with a triple pandemic spread sensational news/ Ambgarota Road at Ward No the works related to develop- BUDGAM, Jun 10: The viz. COVID-19, mental rumors which could affect 60 here on Thursday. ment will be taken up at the Department of Physi- health issues and economic the mental health of people Speaking on the occasion, earliest. She also sought coop- cal Education and NSS deprivation. Based on his including the children. He Rajni Bala said that a long eration of the people in imple- wing of Government practical experience he said also emphasised on devel- pending demand of residents menting the development pro- Degree College Kansa- that the first wave of the oping hobbies like reading, of the area has been met as grammes on ground level. hib in collaboration with pandemic had minor effect gardening and regular exer- the same was pending since The Councillor called upon the Psychological/Career on mental health but the cises. long. She said that the devel- people to follow the guidelines Counseling Cell on Thurs- second wave has been more Responding to a ques- opment works in Jammu were given by the Government and day organised an online severe and routinely around tion on suicides in Kashmir on grand-halt and the lanes & co-operate with the authori- webinar on the theme 5 cases were found who got Dr. Arshid highlighted the drains and roads are in dilapi- ties. There is no need to panic “Psychological Impact of affected by COVID related role of society and media in dated condition, causing great and we shall overcome this COVID-19: Coping Strate- miseries. effectively dealing with the inconvenience to the inhabit- crisis if we fight it together gies” here. He expressed the hope issue.Earlier, the Principal- ants. with dedication and discipline, Dr. Arshad Hussain, a that we will overcome this GDC Khansahib, Dr. Syed Rajni asked the executing she added. renowned neuro-psychi- pandemic like the earlier Tanvir Indrabi presented agency to expedite the work Prominent among those who atrist and Professor in the ones but emphasised on the welcome address. and complete the same work Rajni Bala said that the Con- deliver according to the wishes were present include Som Department of Psychiatry, following SOPs until the Shahnawaz Alam (DPE) on a fast track basis so that the gress party is fully committed of the people and the party Nath Sharma, Tarun Vaid, Govt. Medical College Sri- situation improves.Dr. gave a brief overview about people may not face any incon- to the people of Jammu and will strive to serve the people Ajay Sharma, Parshotam nagar was the Guest Speak- Arshad lauded the Higher COVID-19.At the end of venience. She also laid stress Kashmir for development and of J&K even while in opposi- Kumar, Sat Pal Singh Chib, er on the occasion. Education Department for the programme, Dr. Sajad upon the officials to maintain progress. She urged upon all tion. She also appealed to the Virender Mehta, Kali, Major Dr. Arshad Hussain, in taking the lead in shifting to Padder presented vote of quality of work in the area. the Congress corporators to people of the area to contribute Singh and others. his speech, claimed that the online mode. He urged thanks. FROM PAGE 1 service. Now the fire has subsided a little,” of the major events marking the 75th year of 1150 cusecs. With the completion of the cipal Secretary regarding various issues India reports 94,052 an official informed. of India’s independence. Once this proj- Balance portion of Ravi canal, the exist- faced by them and sought support and He said that power supply of Akhnoor, ect becomes functional, he said, the area ing Basantpur Irrigation lift scheme shall cooperation from the Government for fresh Covid cases, Roopnagar, Kot Bhalwal, Ban Talab Poork- of “Kandi” will no longer be known as become redundant thereby relieving UT ensuring smooth and successful develop- hoo, Thathar, Barnai, Baba Talab has got “Kandi” and the children of the future gen- of J&K of the recurring huge expenses on ment process. Principal Secretary assured highest single-day death affected due to the fire incident. erations will ask their parents what was account of the energy charges and water the DDC members of extended support toll of 6,148 meant by the expression Kandi. shall flow under gravity without interrup- and assistance towards strengthening Shahpur Kandi Project Dr Jitendra Singh said, Shahpur Kandi tion to cater the irrigation facility to the of PRIs and ensured that their genuine per cent for 17 consecutive days, the min- Dam Project aims to utilize full water of kandi area. demands will be raised at appropriate istry said. vindicates Indus Waters river Ravi in Indian territory. Almost 63% forum for redressal. Readers can also find Weekly positivity rate was recorded at work of Main Dam has been completed 8-Months pregnant this news item on official Facebook Page 5.43 per cent. Recoveries continue to out- Treaty of 1960: and, on its completion, Shahpurkandi Dam and Twitter Handle of District Information number daily new cases for the 28th con- Project shall provide intensive irrigation doctor continues to work Centre Pulwama: Facebook.com/district secutive day. Dr Jitendra facilities in 32000 Hectares area falling in information centre pulwama@dipr and on The number of people who have recuper- would immediately raise the populaist the districts of Kathua and Samba and 5000 amid Covid-19 in Kathua twitter at Twitter.com/district information ated from the disease surged to 2,76,55,493, demand to stop the flow of water flowing Hectares falling in district Pathankot. states is a vital point that sees a high foot- center pulwama@dipr. while the case fatality rate has increased to into Pakistan, without realising and being The Minister said that the project will fall of patients due to its location. Citing 1.23 per cent, the data stated. ignorant of the fact that most of the India’s hopefully start giving water through grav- this high demand, Dr Shivani said that she JKAACL organizes Cumulatively, 24,27,26,693 COVID-19 share of water was flowing into Pakistan ity to J&K through Ravi canal, which shall did not want to quit given the shortage of vaccine doses have been administered so because of the absence of this dam. He said, help in uplifting socio-economic status of doctors in the area. vaccination camp for far under the nationwide vaccination drive as soon as the issue was brought to the the people of the region. It will also create Talking about her family and the support in the country. notice of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, a tourism potential and improve the socio- she received from them, Dr Shivani adds, its employees, artists; India”s COVID-19 tally had crossed the he personally intervened for immediate economic conditions of the people in this “I live with my in-laws and everyone is 20-lakh mark on August 7, 30 lakh on revival of the project. border area, he added. supportive of my decision to work while around 200 inoculated August 23, 40 lakh on September 5 and 50 Once this game-changer project becomes The Shahpur Kandi Dam Project is being pregnant. My husband, who is also a prac- department of Family Welfare, MCH and lakh on September 16. fully functional, said Dr Jitendra Singh, the constructed on River Ravi 11Km down- ticing doctor, says, ‘Helping those in need Immunization and Health department It went past 60 lakh on September 28, border districts of Kathua and Samba in stream of Ranjit Sagar Dam and 8Km becomes our first duty and our baby will be shall ensure that all the artists get vacci- 70 lakh on October 11, crossed 80 lakh on Jammu & Kashmir, and districts Pathankot upstream of Madhopur Headworks in safe and protected with their blessings’.” nated. The Culture department has urged October 29, 90 lakh on November 20 and and Gurdaspur in Punjab will be the main Pathankot District. It will reduce the out- upon all the artists working with the Acad- surpassed the one-crore mark on Decem- beneficiaries with sufficient availability flow of the river water Principal Secretary PDD emy to come forward for vaccination as ber 19. of irrigation and power. The dry or less The construction of 1378 mtrs of Balance it is important for their safety and safety India crossed the grim milestone of two irrigated zone, which was traditionally portion of Ravi canal including proposed interacts with DDC mem- of their families as well. The employees crore on May 4. referred to as “Kandi” belt, will no longer construction of aqueduct across Sukhral and associated artists extended gratitude Massive fire breaks out be known as Kandi and the future genera- Khad coming in the alignment of canal is bers at Pulwama to the departments of Culture and Health tions will not be even aware of this expres- of utmost importance to the inhabitants needs of the people in the UT. He said for organizing vaccination drive for them. at Baran Power Grid sion. of area residing in the twin districts of that J&K has rigorously implemented the Later, Dr Arvinder Singh Amn thanked Expressing the hope that Shahpur-Kandi Kathua and Samba in J&K as it will create provisions in letter and spirit and urged the district administration and Health & Station in Jammu Dam project will become functional by an irrigation potential of 32173 ha and upon the DDCs to encourage participatory Family Welfare departments for deploying November 2022, Dr Jitendra Singh said a game changer in the upliftment of the democracy during plan formation. a dedicated team of doctors and paramed- outskirts that it will be a historic landmark as one socio-economic condition of the public. Meanwhile, members apprised the Prin- ics for the drive. The proposed canal shall carry a discharge Top News of J&K 10 LOCAL Jammu, Thursday, June 10, 2021 Bhalla appeals LG Sinha to address Will to survive: 96 years old beats Coronavirus in Rajouri power crisis in Jammu region Timely treatment, vaccination helped in Top News Report in Jammu has crossed recovery, says family 44 degrees and the PDD JAMMU, Jun 10: is sleeping even as the Top News Report again, he has lived up to very well while under- Former Minister and region faces major his reputation by defeat- going treatment in the senior Congress leader power crises,” he said. RAJOURI, Jun 10: The ing the viral infection in hospital and showed his Raman Bhalla on Thurs- He further alleged that COVID-19 pandemic just ten days. stern resolve to come day appealed LG Sinha the PDD officials were has caused innumerable Bishamber Lal, his son out of the situation to address power crisis either not answering deaths across the world says, “My father devel- healthy”. in Jammu region as people’s calls or shift- and it could easily be oped COVID symptoms “Our entire team who the grid stations are ing blame on other considered one of the some days ago; he had were treating the patient not in a position to departments. worst events in modern acute fever and cough. can vouch that his supply power as per To overcome the hard- history. Despite all, We immediately took strong will helped him the increased demand ships faced by people the world has also wit- him to a local primary recover from the virus and the infrastructure due to power short- nessed some miracu- health centre where the so quick”, said another is unable to sustain the age in hot summer lous recoveries from the doctor tested him for doctor at the GMC. increased load due to days in Jammu, Bhalla clutches of the deadly COVID and his report After testing negative rising temperature. power will be supplied, structure available are grid constraints due demanded PDD to infection, which help turned positive. Then on the tenth day of his Former Minister today the Power development with the PDD at pres- to which the power ensure adequate avail- instill hope in others as a precautionary treatment, Shri Ama- visited several areas Department (PDD) has ent is not well equipped crisis has worsened,” ability and strict adher- fighting it. measure, I got all my rnath was discharged of Gandhi Nagar con- resorted to unsched- to “sustain the load in said Bhalla. ence to power cut Due to the dedicated family members tested from the hospital and stituency including uled power cuts. peak summer season”. Slamming Jammu’s schedule so that con- efforts of the health and they were all found advised to maintain Nai Basti, Bhour Camp, “The power demand He said that the power electricity department sumers do not face any authorities, an increase negative”. social distancing from Gadigarh, Rohimorh in the coming days is demand has increased for frequent power cuts inconvenience on this in daily recovery rate is He further said, “That his family. after receiving distress likely to go up in Jammu manifold and the as the mercury touch- account. He called for being observed which night, we kept him in His son also attributes calls from these areas region and due to less system is not in a posi- es 44 degrees Celsius, putting in a fool proof also imparts confidence home isolation and his recovery to timely regarding worst ever capacity of the grid sta- tion to sustain the load Bhalla sought the inter- mechanism in order in COVID patients. ensured that the infec- vaccination and said, power crisis. tions, the crisis will only due to soaring tempera- vention of LG to ensure to make sure that the Instances of the elderly tion doesn’t spread fur- “Had my father not been Contrary to the claims deepen,” Bhalla said. ture. relief for the people. minimal T&D losses do recovering from the ther in the family. The administered the two next day, his condition of Govt that regular He said that the infra- “Apart from this, there “The day temperature not occur. infection have been one doses he might not be of the most heartwarm- got worse, his oxygen with us today”. Entire ing achievements in saturation level declined family has thanked the these gloomy days. For and he had to struggle to health facilities for pro- War against COVID-19 VC DDC Kupwara visits Allama the generation, recovery breathe and was unable viding round the clock is not possible without to speak”. and the best treatment not over yet: DC Budgam putting up a valiant With gratitude, he lauds to the elderly family Urges public to strictly follow all Anwar Shah Stadium Kuligam, fight against the virus. the district health facili- member. Setting a similar exam- ties and said, “Just when The story goes on to mandated COVID-19 SOPs ple, 96 years old Ama- his condition got worse, substantiate that senior HSS Maidanpora Lolab rnath, from border vil- I called 108. Within an citizens must continue Top News Report lage Sasal Kote village hour, an ambulance to take adequate pre- of Rajouri district has came and took my father cautions, get vaccinated KUPWARA, Jun 10: successfully defeated to GMC Rajouri where and get hospitalised on The Vice Chairperson the coronavirus infec- he was admitted in a observing the mildest District Development tion and has survived COVID care ward and of COVID symptoms Council Kupwara, Haji the pandemic. was kept on mechanical to stay safe. According Farooq Ahmad Mir His family members and ventilator support”. to health experts, early on Thursday visited neighbours consider Doctors at the hospital hospitalisation is crucial Allama Anwar Shah RA him a “fighter” who is also applaud the spirit in recovery of elderly Stadium Kuligam along never afraid to stand up of Shri Amarnath and patients from COVID- with Dist Youth Services for noble causes. Once say, “He responded 19. Sports Officer Kupwara, BDC Wavoora, BDO Wavoora/Sogam, Engi- Top News Report the last two to three neers, Concerned PRIs COVID Care Centres bringing relief days, the DDC said and other employees BUDGAM, Jun 10: that the rate of deaths of Youth Services and for rural populace in Reasi The District Develop- have increased from Sports and Rural devel- ment Commissioner 0.23 percent to 0.52 opment department. Cured patient thank LG administration & DC for the facility, acts of this Stadium ings and complete them (DDC) Budgam, percent. The Vice Chairperson Later, Vice Chair- within stipulated time. as catalyst for behavioral change in his village Shahbaz Ahmed The DDC once again directed the Engineers person Visited Higher The Vice Chairper- Mirza on Thursday appealed to the gen- to prepare the Detailed picked by an ambulance his mind along with Secondary School Maid- son also went to Shart- Top News Report stated that the war eral public to ensure Project Report (DPR) from home and got admit- body in a healthy state. anpora and inspected pora Krusan Maidan- against the COVID- strict adherence to of Allama Anwar Shah REASI, Jun 10: On the ted in nearby COVID Care He appealed people in RA Stadium within two the construction of two pora along with BDC, 19 is not over yet and COVID-19 SOPs, clarion call of our Prime Centre in Reasi. general to fight anxiety days. building blocks con- concerned PRI and urged the people of guidelines and also Minister to strengthen Most patients, he said, are with positive thoughts He told people structed by R&B and employees of PDD and the district to strictly undertake vaccina- health infrastructure in not very careful about dis- and not shy away from there that the stadium SMAGRA. found that there is need follow all mandated tion as these are the rural areas, the UT Gov- infecting their surround- seeking doctor’s advice will be developed on On the occasion, he was of ten electric poles for SOPs in letter and safe and secure means ernment responded with ings, so I would like to if they face any symptom modern lines and it will informed that Jammu the easy connection of spirit to prevent its to protect oneself setting up COVID Care appeal everyone who test of the disease. He urged be one of the best stadi- and Kashmir Sports HT Line. further spread. from getting infected. Centres in all the pan- positive to come forward all to follow the social ums in the whole Dis- Council has to construct VC communicated the The DDC said this He added that Vac- chayats across J&K. The and get best treatment in distancing norms, wash trict Kupwara. the concrete badminton same to District Devel- during his weekly cination will reduce objective was to enable the COVID care centres hands frequently, stay In a message VC court on an amount of opment Commissioner fatalities. COVID patients who are instead of home isolation home and obey govern- press briefing. He thanked Deputy Com- Rs 4.52 lacs for which Kupwara and assured Meanwhile, readers residing in villages where as many households may ment guidelines to defeat said that as on date, missioner Kupwara earth cutting was done the public that Halqa can also reach us on self-isolation is difficult not even have the option the COVID-19 pandemic. the total positive Imam Din who played on papers but not on Maidanpora will get the official Facebook Page and are only having mild for isolation of COVID Since Ajay hails from a cases stand at 1400. a positive role for its spot. HT connection via Shart- and Twitter Handle of symptoms and recuperate positive patients in their rural pocket where the Since the last two construction. He also VC directed the con- pora Krusan, Maidan- District Information away from their homes. own residence. awareness for the dis- days the number of thanked Director Gen- cerned to present pora very soon so that One 21-year-old Ajay He said, “My meals, the ease is very poor, return- daily cases has gone Centre Budgam: Face- eral Youth Services detailed report within the power supply for Sharma, a corona virus immunity boosting drinks ing back to his home has down further, and is book.com/dicbud- and Sports Dr Saleem two days. He also direct- PHE Borewell, NTPHC survivor has shared his and all other activities transformed him into now 4.87 percent. gam Twitter.com/ u Rehman for his cour- ed the concerned con- Maidanpora and Halqa experience in the COVID were taken care of by a catalyst for ushering Regarding the occur- dicbudgam. teous attitude and help tractors to speed up the Maidanpora will not get Care Centre, Reasi. He health workers there. The behavioral change in rence of deaths since regarding construction work on both the build- affected. asked people to be cau- doctors used to check me the village. People now tious, not be afraid of the frequently and provided throng to him to learn disease. “I started feeling me medical kit having more about the disease Tarun Uppal hails Centre for initiating Delimitation feverish in the last week of multivitamins, vitamin C and how to prevent its may1.I got myself tested tablets and other impor- spread through regular process, hopes it ends discrimination against Jammu in district hospital Reasi. tant medicines including hand washing and sani- Finally, I got a call from oxymeter and ORS etc. tation. He is also urging Top News Report Jammu and Kashmir Reorgani- Uppal urged the Delimita- BMO that I have been They also kept constant the people of his village to zation Act the number of seats tion Commission to complete tested positive. Initially I check on me all through get themselves vaccinat- JAMMU, Jun 10: Tarun Uppal, in the Assembly of Jammu and the whole exercise in a time got worried as there are the isolation period. ed and not take the dis- Chairperson Nirbhay Bharat Kashmir would be increased bound manner so that the dis- 6 members in my family “I have recovered now ease lightly. It is an adept Foundation has hailed the from 107 to 114 including 24 crimination being faced by the and only two rooms so and thanks to the kind example of how aware- Centre for initiating Delimi- seats which are reserved for people of Jammu region for self isolation was not easy. of treatment I got in ness about the disease is tation process in Jammu and Pakistan occupied Kashmir the last seventy years would The health officer advised the COVID care centre cascading across the rural Kashmir Union Territory. (PoK) while the election will be addressed. me to use separate uten- Reasi I have been able areas through people like to keep my family safe,” Ajay who have survived In a statement issued to media be held for 90 seats. It is pertinent to mention here sils, use separate rooms said Ajay and added that through the timely inter- here today, Tarun said that He asserted that it is for the that the Delimitation Commis- and separate washroom. to fight the disease it is vention of the Health the Delimitation Commission Commission to ensure that the sion has asked all the 20 Deputy Here administration came important that one keeps Department. headed by retired Supreme delimitation of constituencies Commissioners of Jammu and to my rescue and I was Court Judge Justice Ranjan is carried out in strict accor- Kashmir Union Territory to Prakash Desai deserves full dance with the provisions of share data pertaining to elec- Special Vaccination drive conducted at JKAACL appreciation for involving the the aforesaid Act. torates and other compositions leaders of mainstream politi- Chairman NBF said that there in their districts. The Delimita- Top News Report JKAACL, Sajeev Rana organizing a vaccination cal parties in the Delimitation has already been delay in initi- tion Commission was consti- said that the special camp at JKAACL. He process. ating the much needed efforts tuted on March 6, 2020 for a SRINAGAR, Jun 10: drive was organised said this special drive to inoculate frontline has provided an oppor- Expressing concern over Recalling that Jammu has been towards delimitation of con- period of one year to delimit On the directions of Secretary, Jammu and workers, artists and tunity for artists to get redrawing the 90 Assembly consistently remained the stituencies which has been a the constituencies in Jammu segments of the newly cre- long pending demand of the and Kashmir. However, it Kashmir Academy of employees of the acad- vaccinated particularly victim of successive Kashmir those who lack aware- ated Union Territory (UT) of people of Jammu. has not visited J&K since its Art Culture and Lan- emy. centric governments, he said He said the drive con- ness and are aged and J&K, Tarun said that the area He added that now it is imper- establishment. Meanwhile, on guages (JKAACL), that the Commission should tinued full day so that could not get vaccinated of present constituencies in ative for the Commission to March 4, the Union Ministry of Rahul Pandey, a special adopt a fair and just approach maximum people could till date due to certain Jammu province is in no way pace up its proceedings as Law and Justice issued a notifi- vaccination drive was so that there is left no scope for get vaccinated. reasons. justified because in comparison this would pave the way for cation extending the tenure of on Thursday conducted discrimination against Jammu Meanwhile, noted He said the drive was to Valley one constituency in the restoration of statehood to the Commission by one year as within the premises of province and its people in singer Waheed Jeelani held to keep the com- J&K as per the commitment of its term was coming to end on JKAACL here. Jammu is equal to three in the future. expressed gratitude to munity safe from deadly the Centre. Additional Secretary, Kashmir region. Uppal said that as per the March 5, 2021. the Administration for virus. Top News of J&K Jammu, Thursday, June 10, 2021 LOCAL / ADVT 11 Chuni apprises Div Com Jammu Shaheen urges PDD to stop Army join hands with locals to about PoJK DPs’ plight & pangs unscheduled power cuts in Jammu fight against COVID Top News Report season, saying this is not what people deserved JAMMU, Jun 10: With especially during these soaring day temperature, grim and hard time of unscheduled power cuts fighting the Corona Virus and blackouts have start- power cuts may also prove ed haunting the people of fatal for COVID-19 patients Jammu, Janata Dal United who are on oxygen sup- J and K State President port at their homes. G.M Shaheen has appealed In wake of pandemic the Power Develop- COVID-19, Shaheen ment Department to stop expressed his concern for unscheduled power cur- inadequate power supply tailment in Jammu in this for the patients who are on hot summer. power-driven oxygen sup- Top News Report is possible that the Pro- tion Officer Jammu the files in a press statement, port. Shaheen expressed vincial Rehabilitation are being dumped in the RAJOURI, Jun 10: Indian training is of seven days supplements as per medi- Shaheen slammed admin- strong resentment over Jammu, June 10: A depu- Officer is sitting in Secre- office as Deputy Provin- Army has been playing an during which series of cal advice, oxygen sup- istration for enforcing the unscheduled power tation of S. O. S. Interna- tariat Srinagar can issue cial Rehabilitation Officer important role in provid- talks and demonstration port, observation of vital unprecedented power cut cuts being imposed by tional – An Organization the documents when the Jammu is not authorised ing support to local popu- will help the volunteers signs and other association and resorting to scarcity the Power Development for PoK Displaced Persons record is lying in the office to take final decision over lace of Potha Katera village to learn about various administrative issues will in drinking water supply Department (PDD) author- led by its chairman Rajiv of Custodian Jammu?” the relief files. of District Rajouri in fight aspects related to handling be discussed. during ongoing summer ities in the Jammu area. Chuni today met with the He further said that since He further said that the against the deadly Corona and providing assistance The training will fur- Divisional Commissioner inception of post of the members of PoJK DPs virus. to asymptomatic COVID ther lead to establishing a Jammu Dr Raghav Langer Provincial Rehabilitation while sale or purchase of Kalal based, Indian Army positive patients. Indian COVID care facility at the and discussed about sev- Officer Jammu, both the their lands/plots/quar- Battalion has adopted the Army doctors are leading Potha Katera village under eral problems being faced posts were entrusted with ters or for seeking any Tarun Motan becomes expert village to prepare the this training program and the aegis of Romeo Force. by the PoJK DPs in every a person so that the affair loan from the Banks, the locals to fight against the virtually they will educate The youth and villagers aspects. related to the PoJK DPs aspirants needed the veri- in Yoga at young age pandemic. and train the volunteers are participating with lot As per the press note, the may be carried on smooth- fication from the allotting to provide basic medical of enthusiasm and vigor. know the benefits of Yoga, A training program has leader of PoJK DPs Rajiv ly. The office of Custodian authorities in case of land, assistance to locals suffer- The villagers expressed Tarun replied that Yoga been started for volun- Chuni while apprising the is equally related with the quarter and plot but in ing from COVID in remote their gratitude towards develops inner awareness. teers on management of Divisional Commissioner, affairs of PoJK DPs as most the absence of the Provin- areas where medical infra- Indian Army for the out- It focuses our attention on COVID-19 cases and total Jammu said that with the of the DPs have been allot- cial Rehabilitation Officer structure and facilities are reach and humanitarian our body’s abilities at the eight youth joined the pro- bifurcation of posts of the ted with the land related to Jammu they are facing of in deficit. assistance. present moment. gramme. ex-officio Provincial Reha- Custodian. lot of hardship. During the training pro- These kinds of initiatives It helps develop breathe On completion of the bilitation Officer from the Mentioning about the The Divisional Com- gram, important topics will help in bridging the and strength of mind and training, they will be post of Custodian Jammu importance of role of missioner Jammu gave such as management of gap between the existing body. It’s not about physi- placed in COVID care has created enormous Nodal Officer for expedit- a patient hearing to the patients, provision of medical infrastructure and cal appearance, he added. facility at Govt Middle problems for the mem- ing the cases related to the deputation and assured basic medication and food the need of hour. Speaking to BYDC mem- School, Potha Katera. This bers of PoJK DPs who are distribution of relief of Rs that he would immediately bers, R.L Kaith said Tarun aspiring for the documents 5.50 lakh, Mr Chuni said, consider all the issues per- had brought a credit to related to the office of the “Government of India has taining to the PoJK DPs, Top News Report our community when he Provincial Rehabilitation appointed the Divisional besides the doors of Div stood first and won the Officer Jammu. Commissioner Jammu as Com office would always JAMMU, Jun 10: The ‘Gold Medal’ in the 7th He said that members of Nodal Officer to monitor be remained open for Batwal Youth Develop- State Open Yoga Champi- PoJK DPs, while obtaining the relief distributing pro- PoJK DPs. He immediately ment Committee (BYDC) onship. the domicile or other certif- cess and others issue con- instructed his staff to have hailed the amazing yoga Also speaking, the BYDC icates related to them from fronting to PoJK DPs and a review over distribution performance of a Batwal President Tilak Raj appre- the issuing authorities, it is the responsibility of process, besides he told community boy Tarun ciated his enthusiasm and the basic requisitions are sitting Div Com to review that the issue of bifurca- Motan. wished him all the best for needed included the Form- the distribution process so tion of posts of the Custo- When asked to let them future. A, Form-D, Nominal Roll that it may be boosted and dian Jammu cum ex-officio and Loan Ledger but in the all the impediments halt- Provincial Rehabilitation absence of the Provincial ing the scheme should be officer, Jammu would be Rehabilitation Officer from removed.” raised before the Chief Sec- the supposed office of Cus- He said that several cases retary and General Admin- SHA conducts 4 days virtual todian, the applicants are of relief of Rs 5.50 lacs are istrative Department J&K. in morass and they have lying in the concerned Besides Rajiv Chuni workshop/ training on STGs no other option except to office for the disposal but others who were the part Top News Report as actual discharge and quit their plan. due to non-availability of of deputation included VK hospitals were instructed He questioned, “How it the Provincial Rehabilita- Datta and Ved Raj Bali. SRINAGAR, Jun 10: to select the same date of The State Health Agency discharge in TMS as men- (SHA) (Ayushman Bharat tioned in discharge certifi- Maira Mandrian, Chowki Choura to get Pradhan Mantri Jan cate. Arogya Yojna-SEHAT) Further clarity regarding J&K held 4-day workshop the uploading of docu- new water supply schemes: Suresh cum training from 7th to ments on TMS was also 10th June on Standard provided by the represen- would be ready for public Treatment Guidelines tatives of SHA. use shortly. He asked offi- (STGs) with the empan- Insurance Team were cials languished Schemes elled health care providers strictly advised not to worths Rs 1.27 crore in in UT of J&K. raise unnecessary queries Gangal Panchayat, Rs 2.82 The virtual workshop to the hospitals as the same crore in Ghar Panchayat cum training started with causes hindrance in their Dub Pambli Rs 2.80 crore, a brief discussion on the work and were advised to should be made functional importance of following follow guidelines in letter at the earliest, so that the the STGs. and spirit. public could get rid of the It was given out that the Hospitals were asked water shortage. workshop cum training to raise a request if they Apart from this, Suresh was conducted to ensure found any case that needed Sharma, while giving that STGs are being imple- to be reconsidered. directions to the officials of mented by all concerned It was also planned that Top News Report new Scheme worth Rs 6.36 Jal Shakti Department, said stakeholders on ground time to time orientation crore, at Keour Scheme that the tubewells which so that beneficiaries do not training shall be conduct- AKHNOOR, Jun 10: worth Rs 4.41 crore would do not have stabilizer,have face any problem and are ed for PMAMs/ Medico/ Member DDC Maira Man- be installed and in Chowki pumping problems due to able to avail the scheme PPDs/CPDs by SHA and drian, Suresh Sharma held Choura Block at Salyote low voltage and people hassle free and with ease. ISA. review meeting with Jal new Scheme worth Rs 4.33 are not getting sufficient During this training cum The SHA stressed upon Shakti (PHE) Department crore, at Kanerri scheme quantity of water, stabiliz- workshop, Hospitals were that such training cum at Forest Guest House worth Rs 1.91 crore, at ers should be installed at strictly advised to follow workshops shall be held Akhnoor to take stock of Basawa Scheme worth Rs the earliest. And these days the guidelines of Turn and conducted from time water supply scenario 2.40 crore, at Rah Hardu motor pumps are also get- Around Time (TAT) so to time to ensure that least in Maira Mandrian and Malara scheme worth Rs ting defunct , these motor that beneficiaries are able problems are being faced Chowki Choura. 2.80 crore, at Rah Sahi pumps should be fixed to avail the benefits of by beneficiaries in availing There he undertook Gala scheme worth Rs quickly so that people do the scheme without any this scheme and that all the deliberations over the 3.30 crore and at Turgla not have to face any prob- hassle. It was informed guidelines are being fol- water crisis in various vil- new water supply scheme lem and areas facing such that the date of discharge lowed and implemented lages and mooted plans to worth Rs 3.44 crore would problems must be provid- mentioned in TAT guide- on ground in letter and overcome water scarcity in be installed shortly. ed water through Tankers, lines shall be considered spirit. said blocks. In addition to this, he until the motor is fine. He asked Jal Shakti (PHE) said that new pipes would Sharma said that in the officials to work meticu- also be installed where coming time,when all these lously, in order to provide the pipes are damaged water schemes would be Flood rescue mock drill held at Kulgam suffice water to every vil- and people would also get ready, people would not Top News Report the occasion, the ADC said lage, as in this scorching new water connections. He have to face any prob- that the main objective of Summer water supply is added that These water lem pertains to water KULGAM, Jun 10: The this mock drill is to remain biggest constraint, which supply schemes would and Both blocks would District Administration focused and prepared to must be meant through also be started shortly and get rid of water scarcity. Kulgam on Thursday deal with a ny eventual- proper water supply. standby machinery would Suresh Sharma expressed organised a flood rescue ity, so that a timely rescue He said that under Jal also be installed at each sincere gratitude to Modi mock drill under the super- operation can be carried Jeevan Mission, in Maira Tubewell, Under NRDWP, led union Government for vision of ADC Kulgam, out. He added that a series Mandrian new tubewell Thorni, Juthal new water aiding such grants to States Showkat Ahmad Rather at of such programmes will worth Rs 7.12 crore at scheme worth Rs 7.59 and UTs generously. Khudwani here. be organized in various Kufi, Barui, Kandi and crores would be prepared In this meeting, Jal Shakti Several Departments areas of the district to Sagani new water supply by the end of this year. Department (PHE) XEn including Fire & emergen- impart training to volun- schemes worth Rs 5.58 Suresh Sharma said, Brahm Jyoti Sharma, AEE cy, SDRF, Health, Flood teers about the rescue mea- crore, at Kotli and Parsoti Water supply scheme Harcharan Singh AEE control and Revenue depts. sures during floods and new tubewell worth Rs 3 being built at a cost of Ved Magotra, Engineer participated in this mock other types of disasters. crore, at Kathar, Dhara and Rs 2.01 crores in Mazoor Pradeep Kumar, Engineer drill, besides these a group Dy-SP SDRF and Inspec- Ardhan new Scheme worth Panchayat, has scheduled Vijay Salathia, Engineer of 50 volunteers also par- tor Fire & Emergency were Rs 9.55 crore, at Gharat- time 31 March 2022 and Bansilal Engineer Sangram, ticipated in this mock drill among others present in tal Scheme worth Rs 8.89 Makda 2nd (Salyote) Pan- Engineer Vijay kapoor and programme. Speaking on the mock drill held. crore, at Balgara Targha chayat worth Rs 1.87 crores others were present. Top News of J&K Top News of J&K Jammu, Thursday, June 10, 2021 Jammu, Monday, August 24, LOCAL 2020 12 SLNMMT celebrates Shani Jayanti Unlock Jammu, restore normalcy as +ve cases recede: CCI favourable blessings of the Seeks relief measures for traders, hoteliers, transporters archetype. Many prominent devo- Top News Report the policy to boost the tourism tees along with Trustees sector in Jammu region. He laid participated in the pious JAMMU, Jun 10: Chamber of stress on the government to com- function of celebrations of Commerce and Industries (CCI) plete tourism projects including Shani Jyanti by completely Jammu on Thursday appealed to Mubarak Mandi Complex, Tawi following SOPs as envis- the J and K UT government for River front lake and retreat cer- aged by the Government. completely unlocking Jammu and emony at Suchetgarh border etc. Subash Chander Rekhi restoring normal business activity to woo large number of visitors General Secretary of Trust as the COVID-19 cases have been during tourist season thus provid- while concluding briefed receded considerably. ing the much needed push to local the gathering highlighting President CCI Arun Gupta along economy. the benefits of Shani Pooja. with entire Chamber Team called Expressing concern over power He narrated that the on Divisional Commissioner Dr outage in Jammu which has affect- malefic gaze of Lord Raghav Langer and urged to ed the electricity supply badly, Top News Report Nagar, Jammu with great Shani is said to be cause restore normalcy in Jammu as The CCI President made a fer- taken care of by the government. he said that the issue is of vital pomp and show. of grief, dullness, laziness. soon as possible to rejuvenate vent appeal for considering their He said that until normalcy is concern because those ailing with JAMMU, Jun 10: Shri The celebrations were conservativeness, failures, business activity which was demand of waiving off electricity not restored in the UT there is coronavirus are using oxygen Shani Dev, son of Lord held by the eminent Shas- poverty, delays and other snarled after the imposition of bills and also give moratorium to no chance of revival of the hotel concentrators at their homes but Surya is said to be born tris and Pandits of Mandir adversaries. Thus during corona curfew in wake of second the traders to give at least some industry therefore working on with the frequent power cuts the on the Amavasya of and the whole programme Shani Pooja on Shani wave of COVID-19. respite from the mounting finan- this matter is of immense signifi- purpose of these life saving equip- Baishakh/Jeth month. which lasted for about an Jyanti devotees seek bless- The CCI Team told the Div Com cial hardships which they are con- cance and also the transporters are ments is not served and the ailing This day is celebrated as hour was ceremonised by ings of Lord Shani. that the business community of fronting right now. living on the edge with no busi- face danger of losing their lives. Shani Jyanti and people reciting 108 Gyatri Man- Among others, who the region is passing through the He said that expenses of the ness whatsoever carried out in the After hearing patiently the plight pray to Lord Shani and tars akin to Shani Maharaj participated in this auspi- worst ever time of their entire life traders are standing tall but the last over two months. of CCI members, the Divisional seek his blessings. by these learned Shastris cious ceremony include due to extreme financial crunch income is nowhere in the scene He strongly batted for both the Commissioner Jammu assured to Shri Shani Maharaj and Pandits. S.C.Rekhi (Gen Secretary), faced on account of continuous making their position topsy-turvy communities seeking appropriate take up the matter with higher up Jyanti which falls on 10th The Gyatri Mantras of an Prithvi Raj Vaid, Kulb- lockdowns and prevailing uncer- therefore they have nowhere to relief and a bailout policy to give for early redressal. instant was celebrated by archetype is filled with tre- hushan Bali, Gulshan Bali, tainty. go but only government can bail them another chance to live a life He said that government under- Shri Lakshmi Narayan mendous positive energy Ashok Khajuria , Karan The Chamber said that to save them out from this tough situa- with dignity as current losses have stands the problems of the trad- Mandir Management and has immense power to Singh Manhas (Manager) the businessmen of Jammu there tion which they are facing without shattered their confidence. ers and other stakeholders but a Trust (SLNMMT), Gandhi amplify and multiply the and other Staff members. is dire need that the partial lock- any fault of theirs, apart from this He demanded that hotels and tradeoff has to be made to keep down which is in force these days Arun Gupta also took up issue restaurants should be allowed to a balance between the business should be lifted henceforth so that of hotel industry and transport- function with 50 per cent capac- and the disease spread. He how- the trading fraternity picks up the ers claiming that these two sec- ity with the extending time up to ever, assured favourable outcome World Environment Day celebrations pieces and once again start their tors have also been hit hard due 10 PM. of the meeting with the traders’ life bit by bit. to corona curfew and need to be He also demanded to redraft apex body. get underway at GDC Nagrota Delimitation or Limitation to Jammu Top News Report DFSS demands Jammu as separate State JAMMU, Jun 10: World Environment Day Celebra- Statehood will be workable: TMF tions began at GDC Nagro- Top News Report ta on 5 June 2021. On the auspicious day Principal of JAMMU, Jun 10: Delimita- the college Dr. Attar Singh tion of Constituencies com- Kotwal announced eco mission set up by the Cen- club of the college Sanrak- tral Government to review shak with 92 students as its parliamentary and Assem- volunteer members. bly constituencies of JKUT This club will play a vital has asked the UT Adminis- role in designing environ- tration to share data pertain- ment protection in and ing to electorates, topogra- in 10 yrs from 2001 to 2011,b) around college premises. Top News Report as Jammu pays 80% of en-masse from the Valley phy and other composition the average population of An online oath ceremony water conservation and the cause. He also encour- share in income tax, large after eruption of militancy at the earliest as reported in Jammu province which was was organised for the staff waste management in their aged them to practice JAMMU, Jun 10: A day sums of GST and the most in 1990. a section of media. 31% between 1971-2001 and students of the college daily lives. environment protection as after signatories of the prime department upon Jammu is a peaceful Though the panel had dropped to 21% in 2011;c) where they pledged to pro- Speaking on closing cer- a way of life not one day Gupkar declaration alli- which every region thrives region and has rejected mil- obtained data pertaining to Due to migration within & tect the planet and move emony of 5 days long cele- celebration. ance met in Srinagar, for revenue is excise and itancy. The centre should total electorates in the UT for outside the state on account towards sustainable way brations today, Principal of Organising committee for Jammu and Kashmir Jammu contributes 98% separate it from Kashmir analysis last year also, the of Hindu and Sikh genocide of living. the college Dr. Attar Singh the events includes Prof. Dogra Front & Shiv Sena of revenue in that depart- and grant it statehood. fresh details could provide in Kashmir, the percent- Students shared their pic- Kotwal appreciated enthu- Aanchal Sharma , Prof. (DFSS) and led by Ashok ment. Gupta further added further insight for Delimita- age growth in Kashmir’s tures adopting eco habits siasm of the students and Dinesh Chib and Dr. Har- Gupta staged a protest Gupta demanded that that It is only because of tion of the Assembly Con- population should have and innovative ways of their sensitization towards meet Kour. asking the central gov- entire Jammu province the fudged Census 2011 stituencies, per sources. been lower but it grew by ernment to make Jammu and a region of Kashmir that Kashmir’s population This all seems merely an 26%post 1991d)population province a separate state. with which we have land was falsely shown to have Eyewash of Jammuites and of Muslims as a %age of total Protesters carrying the tri- connectivity with Jammu increased by 14,11,000 in keep the pot boiling, said population increased by Kapahi conducts sanitization drive of Ward 14 color were seen shouting should be combined and 10 years from 2001 to 2011. Vijay Sharma chairman 4.12% while that of Hindus slogans demanding that made a separate state. While the fact is that in Team Mask Force (TMF) in and Sikhs fell by 4.27%. lowing the various SOP’s Jammu be delinked from The people of Jammu 2002, the number of voters a press release. Sharma Chairman TMF given to us WHO to fight Kashmir and given a sepa- have always been over- in Jammu was more than Ikkjutt President Ankur too demanded the wind- against COVID-19. rate statehood. shadowed on the name of Kashmir by 1.41 lakh. Sharma has rightly straight- ing up of the new Delimi- Kapahi said that it is Ashok Gupta said that Kashmir. At last he said that Centre ened the line of action by tation Commission and laid duty of everyone of us to Jammu is being neglected Centre should give state- should give statehood saying “Forget Delimita- emphasis that any follow contribute in any possible and we are being made hood to Jammu, alleging to Jammu, and Kashmir tion; Divide Kashmir and up on Delimitation in the way, but at the same time, hostage to the Kashmir that the region has been remains a UT under direct Grant Statehood for Jammu given circumstances will be He insisted that the big- issue. Why should Jammu discriminated against by control of the Centre to region Reiterating the posi- betrayal of National Interests gest contribution will be suffer for the sins of Kash- the Valley-based leader- combat terrorism and anti- tion on fraud & fudged in J&K and would amount not to venture out of our mir? If there is a Kashmir ship of J&K. national elements. census in J&K ,Sharma said to conspiracy to defeat the homes unnecessarily. problem deal with it sepa- He said Kashmir should Abhishek, Birbal, Sushil, that it is only because of the very purpose of Abrogation He simultaneously rately and give statehood be further bifurcated into Brij, Lovely, Prem, Rampal, fudged census that a)when of Article 370&35-A. appealed to all for strictly to Jammu. two UTs with one specially Kalu, Vinay, Nanki and in 2002,the number of votes Sharma of TMF reiter- adhering to the guidelines He further stated that carved out for the Kashmi- Gulshan were present in were more than Kashmir by ated its demand of Jammu issued by the enforcement Jammu is Atmanirbhar ri Pandits, who migrated protest. 1.41 lakhs, Kashmir popu- statehood which is gaining agencies and to cooper- lation was falsely shown to momentum throughout ate to check the spread of have increased by 14,11,000 Jammu region. COVID-19 infection. At the end, Kapahi Grant political reservation to Sikhs in J&K: NSF Top News Report no 14 Bhagwati Nagar. appealed to the locals to Top News Report “When it come to recog- SMVDU faculty participates in iCURE Workshop During the sanitization follow the unlock as it nize and honour the servic- JAMMU, Jun 10: Keep- drive, machine spraying has been implemented for JAMMU, Jun 10: Nation- es and sacrifices of Sikhs, organized by Arizona State University ing in view the sudden was done in the Ward no their safety only and no to al Sikh Front (NSF), while there is no proper platform rise in COVID-19 active 14. After the sanitization wander outside needless- demanding political reser- to speak for adequate com- Top News Report cases, Corporator Par- drive, Parmodh Kapahi ly and wear masks and vation to Sikhs in Jammu pensation and rehabilita- modh Kapahi conducted said that we can only practice social distancing and Kashmir, has said that tion”, Varinderjeet said KATRA, Jun 10: Dr. Nar- sanitization drive of ward defeat this virus by fol- while at a public place. atleast two seats should be and added that their politi- endra K Bairwa, Assistant reserved in the assembly cal reservation would obvi- Prof., School of Biotechnol- for the community. ously give them a proper ogy, Shri Mata Vaishno In an official handout, place to seek justice and the Devi University (SMVDU), Chairman of the Front, sands of Sikhs are living in benefits they deserve. attended the 2 days virtual Bakaya condemns PDD for poor maintenance Varinderjeet Singh, said Valley even after the migra- Varinderjeet Singh said workshop from 4-5th June daily by the frequent that the Sikhs, who are in tion of other minority com- that there is nothing wrong 2021 on iCURE (interdis- The iCURE programme Top News Report deterioration in power and long unexplained minority in J&K, are educa- munities. or illegal if a voice is raised ciplinary Course-based director at Arizona State supply after improve- JAMMU, Jun 10: Vijay interruptions in this hot tionally and economically They have contributed for political reservation to Undergraduate Research University, Prof. Pamela ment in the transmission Bakaya, General Secre- summer. backward due to the simple a lot in fight against the Sikhs and the UT admin- Experiences) organised by A Marshall is the recipi- network had been claimed tary, Apni Party today He further lambasted the reason that their voice has designs of the neighbor- istration should consider the Arizona State Univer- ent of the NSF grant to to have been made. condemned the PDD for PDD for not maintaining not be heard in absence of ing country and even laid the demand sympatheti- sity, USA. develop the iCURE curric- He hoped that the PDD faulty power supply to the transmission network their representation in the down their lives for the cally and humanitarian The iCURE programme ulum and implementation. would not turn a deaf ear Sidhra and Tawi Vihar and allowing frequent decision making body here. cause of the nation. approach be adopted to of NSF, USA, is to impart Dr. Narendra benefitted to the pleas of the residents areas of Jammu. faults to occur which took He said that although in Their community mem- meet the aspirations of the the course-based research from the workshop, and he who claim no special treat- In a statement issued long to repair. minority still the Sikhs live bers have been targeted, community, who too need experience to undergradu- will incorporate the learn- ment but only demand here, Bakaya said that the He demanded that the in almost every District of injured and killed on many to be uplifted politically, ate students for improving ing in the teaching curricu- scheduled uninterrupted lum of undergraduates for residents were subjected PDD should tell the resi- Kashmir as well as Jammu occasions during all these educationally and eco- the Undergraduate STEM power supply and proper the students at SMVDU. to unbearable harassment dents why there has been province. In Kashmir, thou- years of militancy. nomically. Education. maintenance.

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