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No. JK- 435 Vol.-11 Issue-289 Pages-12 Rs.-2/- BRIEFLY Lt Governor meets NEET topper Pak violates 3 militants killed in onging Narco Case: Pulwama Gunfight NIA to file Lt Governor These achievements go a long way to make ceasefire along SRINAGAR, Oct 20 joint team of Army’s 50 RR, chargesheet condemns IB in Kathua (Agencies): Three militants positive changes in society: LG have been killed in an ongo- SOG and CRPF conducted JAMMU, Oct 20 (Agen- Territory, the Lt Gover- ing gunfight which broke searches in Hakripora area against 10 killing of cies): Pakistani Rangers nor remarked that he is out between militants and following inputs about the SRINAGAR, Oct 20 opened fire at border Police well aware of the inherent security forces in Hakri- presence of some militants. (Agencies): The National out posts (BoPs) and strengths of people of the pora area of Kakapora in As search party encircled Investigation Agency Inspector in civilian areas along the region and the government South Kashmir’s Pulwama the target house the hid- (NIA) is all set to file a International Border is committed to providing district on Tuesday. ding militants fired upon charge sheet Anantnag in Hiranagar sector of the requisite environment An official told that three them thus triggering a gun- against 10 accused in Jammu and Kashmir’s Top News Report for their progress.“Our militants have been killed fight he added. connection with its probe Kathua district, officials youngsters deserve every sofar in the operation, he Pertinently, earlier two into the Hizbul Mujahi- SRINAGAR, Oct 20: Lieu- said on Tuesday. opportunity to achieve however, said the identifi- militants were killed in an deen (HM) narco case, tenant Governor, Manoj BSF troops guarding their dreams, and it is cation of the slain militants overnight gunfight at Mel- alleging that the Paki- Sinha has condemned the the borderline, retaliated ki8lling of Police Inspector, our duty to provide the is yet to be ascertained. hoora area of Zainapora stan-based commanders an incredible example for effectively, they said. Mohammad Ashraf who Top News Report resources and support they The officer said earlier a Shopian. of the militant organisa- was martyred by terrorists all the youngsters. “I wish need to succeed”, he said. Officials said the Paki- in Anantnag. SRINAGAR, Oct 20: Lieu- tion conspired to raise him many more laurels in ‘These achievements go a stani Rangers started the The inspector was shot tenant Governor, Manoj money from India for the the future. He represents long way to make positive firing around 9.50 pm ACB arrested ex-XEns, dead while he was return- Sinha met J&K NEET banned group, officials ing home after offering our future and his hard changes in the society and on Monday and targeted topper Basit Bilal Khan said. prayers in a local mosque. work and perseverance all these young achievers BoPs and villages in the The Lt Governor contractor in fraud case “Today NIA is filing here at the Raj Bhavan on are going to inspire many will be the key drivers of Pansar-Manyari belt of expressed his anguish over Tuesday. Top News Report have abused their official charge sheet against 10 the killing and said that to achieve their goals”, he socio-economic growth Hiranagar sector. The Lt Governor con- position in league with accused in HM Narco such heinous attacks are added. and community develop- They said the exchange JAMMU, Oct 20: Anti- attempts to create distur- gratulated the topper for the accused contractors by case in NIA Special Applauding the efforts ment in the region’, the Lt of fire between the two Corruption Bureau arrest- bance at a time when the his extraordinary feat and virtue of misappropriation Court at Mohali,” an of young NEET qualifi- Governor observed. sides continued till ed Mohammad Yousuf Valley is witnessing an commended him for setting of funds meant for execu- NIA official privy to the unprecedented develop- ers from across the Union nTurn to page 9 nTurn to page 9 Bhat, the then Asstt Execu- tion of work “Providing investigation requesting mental push. Our police tive Engineer, Gulam Nabi force will remain firm and fitting of Street Lights” anonymity said. against such acts of terror Major blunder in NEET 2020 exam results revealed, Ganaie, the then Execu- in Kulgam, town by the The official said that and perpetrators will tive Engineer, and Rafiq officials of R&B Special arrest of Hilal Ahmed be brought to justice, he Ahmad Lone (Contractor), Sub-Division Kulgam in Wagay along with Rs 29 announced. The Lt Gover- All India topper declared as failed in Case FIR No. 32/2010 nor conveyed his heartfelt the year 2004-2005. lakh on April 25, 2020 condolences to the bereaved NEW DELHI: In a sur- NTA and after recheck- has obtained 650 out of 720 In a first, two candidates registered in Police Sta- It was found that for 21 helped bust the Hizbul family and prayed for eter- prising development, the ing of the OMR sheet and marks. attained full marks in tion ACB Kashmir, under works (both Civil and Elec- Mujahideen narco-fund- nal peace to the departed National Testing Agency Answer Key, it was found According to Mridul, his NEET 2020 exams. Odis- section 5(2) of J&K P.C Act soul. He also assured all the tric), accused engineers of ing module. possible help from the gov- (NTA) recently declared a that he is an All India All India rank in General ha’s Soyeb Aftab andw Del- Svt.2006 r/w sections 5(1) Sub-Division Kulgam, “It has been established ernment to the family of the topper as failed in NEET Topper in ST category. Category is 3577. hi’s Akanksha Singh have (c), 5(1)(d), 409, 468, 471 abused their official posi- that militant gang, in this martyred cop. 2020 result. The student The 17-year-old Rawat However, a mistake was scored 720 out of 720 marks and 120-B RPC. tion and hatched a criminal case, was smuggling, 589 new named Mridul Rawat, who is a resident of Gangapur also spotted by Mridul but Aftab has been ranked The instant case was reg- conspiracy with Mashooq selling and channelising failed the NEET 2020 as per town of Sawai Madhopur in the second marksheet first and Singh second as istered on the outcome of a Ahmad Khan, Nayees the proceeds to Pakistan the first marksheet issued district in Rajasthan. On issued by the NTA. In the per the NTA’s tie-breaking verification conducted by Ahmad Lone, Rafiq Ahmad through hawala and COVID-19 by NTA, actually emerged October 16, when the NTA second marksheet, the sum policy, the officials said. ACB South Kashmir. Lon and Arshid Hussain to Hizbul Mujahideen as an All India Topper in had declared the result, it of of his marks shows 650 “I cleared all my doubts cases take During investigation Deen (the contractors) and militants in Kashmir via the ST category. gave Mridul 329 points in but only three hundred during the coronavirus it was found that these in furtherance of criminal their overground J&K tally Mridul then challenged 720. But after rechecking twenty-nine were written period as there was accused public servants nTurn to page 9 nTurn to page 9 to 88,958; the result declared by the it was found that Mridul in words. nTurn to page 9 recoveries Kathua Police Commission system runs Sarpanch booked for alleged misuse of near 80,000 revenue official’s stamp in Rajouri JAMMU, Oct 20 (Agen- arrests three RD&PR Deptt: Sarpanch RAJOURI, Oct 20 (Agen- rank of a patwari. “The matter was taken up cies): Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday reported 589 Top News Report Ali publically made the announce- cies): The Jammu and He said that the matter with police authorities after new COVID-19 cases taking in IPL betting, ment of commission and corrup- Kashmir police have came to light before tehsil- which a case under relevant the overall tally to 88, 958. JAMMU, Oct 20: The religious tion system in RD&PR Department booked a sarpanch and a dar Khawas that Sarpanch sections of law was regis- Out of the total cases, preacher turned politician of various few others for allegedly from Odharni panchayat of tered in Dharamsal police 79,437 have recovered and manhunt for during Block Diwas Jan Shunwise 1397 have died leaving a political groups and parties makes Muhim on September 30, 2020 at misusing a stamp of a rev- prepared a fake stamp of station while the matter is total of 8,124 active cases as an open announcement of commis- Tehsil headquarter Bunjwah where enue official in Rajouri dis- patwari for patwar Halqa being further investigat- on date, the government’s others sion system in Rural Development trict of Jammu division. Kot Charwal and alleg- ed,” he said. media bulletin reads. Of Tehsildar Bunjwah Irshad Ahmed the cases reported today, KATHUA, Oct 20 (Agencies): and Panchyati Raj Department Butt was Nodal Officer and other An official saod that a edly prepared some rev- A case under section 420 348 were reported in Kash- Tightening noose against IPL bet- during Block Diwas programme in senior officers were also present. case was registered against enue documents to press and others under IPC has mir while Jammu division ting, police have arrested three Bunjwah. During the ongoing Block Diwas a Sarpanch and few others for sanction of some cases been registered against reported 241 infections. persons and launched a manhunt for As per the details available, Sar- programme, for alleged misuse of stamp under Pradhan Mantri the sarpanch and another 5 SP Rank those absconding in Kathua district panch Panchyat Mori Molana Mohd nTurn to page 9 of a revenue official of the Awas Yojna (PMAY). person. of Jammu and Kashmir. Police Senior Superintendent of Police, Editor-in-Chief, Top News of J&K Rajiv Mahajan Kathua Shailendra Mishra here ACB registers case against Officers on Tuesday said that several com- conferred membership of UNJIGO plaints were being received regard- conferred from United Nation Sheep Husbandry Deptt officials transferred ing involvement of youth into the Top News Report Journalists Inter-Governmental illegal trade of IPL betting on the JAMMU, Oct 20: Editor-in- in corruption charges Top News Report pretext of doubling their money Organization reads, “This is to Chief, Top News of J&K, Rajiv certify that Rajiv Mahajan has JAMMU, Oct 20: J&K by the bookies. "Acting swiftly on Mahajan conferred member- Top News Report verification conducted by Home Department trans- fulfilled all the requirements these complaints, special teams were ship certificate of United Nation ACB into the complaint ferred five senior Police constituted and raids were carried and has been accepted as a JAMMU, Oct 20: Anti- Officers here on Tuesday. Journalists Inter-Governmental lodged by Dr. K.H Shah in many hideouts," said the top cop. member of the United Nation As per the order, Vinay Organization (UNJIGO) , a unit Corruption Bureau (ACB) Veterinary Assistant Sur- Kumar, (JKPS: 2001), Joint He said that one Turvinder Singh Journalists Inter-Governmental J&K registered Case FIR of United Nation Inter-Govern- geon, ISD Block Dharga- Director, SSF has been alias Tutti of Ward Number. 2 was Organization by the board, and No 03/2020 at Police Sta- transferred and posted as mental Organization. loon (Mendhar) alleging caught and a case under FIR number is therefore entitled to all privi- tion ACB Rajouri under Assistant Director, SKPA, The membership certificate therein the non-establish- Udhampur; Mohammad 347/20 under sections 420, 294 and leges pertaining thereto.” Sections 5(1)(c), 5(1)(d) r/w ment of even a single Sheep Fiesel Qureshi, (JKPS: 120-B of IPC was registered. section 5(2) of J&K PC Act, Unit under Tribal Sub Plan 2002), Assistant Direc- On his disclosure, Mishra said that Svt. 2006 and section 120-B tor, SKPA, Udhampur District Development Council elections (TSP) Scheme against sanc- has been transferred and two more bookies were arrested RPC against Naresh Kumar tioned Units during the posted as Joint Director identified as Anoop Gupta of Ward Dutta then Incharge Block year 2011-2012 etc, ACB (Headquarters), SSF; Ranjit Number 6 and Sanjeev Kumar of Govt constitutes Apex, Divisional Committees Veterinary officer/SDO official said. Singh, (JKPS:2002), Joint Gurha Mundian, Hiranagar, District Mendhar (now retired), Director, SSF has been It surfaced during verifi- transferred and posted as Kathua. to draw roadmap, modalities B.C Sharma, then Block cation that 46 Sheep Units Vice Principal, PTS Kathua. A manhunt is launched to arrest Veterinary Officer/SDO were sanctioned under He shall, however, assume some of the absconding agents Top News Report the constitution of Apex Level General of Police J&K, Additional Mendhar, Junaid Hus- the charge of the post upon TSP scheme by the District namely Bhupinder Singh Jamwal Committee and Divisional Level Director General of Police (CID) sain, Mohd Zabir Hussain, retirement on superannua- JAMMU, Oct 20: Government Committees to draw roadmap and Divisional Commissioner Development Commis- tion of Tejinder Singh, Vice alias Chittu, Ramesh Chander alias of Jammu and Kashmir Union Mansoor Ali Khan, Sajaad sioner Poonch for the year Principal, PTS Kathua on and detailed schedule for con- Jammu, Divisional Commissioner Bagga and Laadi, all residents of Territory on Tuesday constituted Ahmed (all employees of 2011-12 in Block Mendhar/ October 31, 2020; Vipan Kathua, said the SSP. He many some ducting elections to the District Kashmir, representative of Trans- Sheep Husbandry Depart- Chandran, (JKPS:2002), an Apex level and two Division- Dhargaloon and amount so incriminating material has also been Development Councils in the port Department not below the ment), Mohd Sadiq and Addl. SP PCR, Srinagar has al Committees to draw the road Union territory of Jammu & Kash- rank of Additional Secretary sanctioned for establishing been transferred and posted recovered from the arrested persons. map for the conduct of District Mafooz Ahmed, Liaqat 46 sheep Units amounting as Joint Director, SSF, head- mir.’ as members, while Secretary, "We have scrutinised the documents Development Council elections Hayat, Mohd Saleem, to Rs 4,79,136 vide Cheque quartered at Jammu and with details and vital information on As per the order, the Apex Level Department of Rural Develop- Mohd Bashir (driver) and Raj Paul Singh, SP, has been in the UT. Committee will have Principal ment & Panchayati Raja will be No 27230700 was kept at transferred and posted as their modus operandi in engaging An order issued by the GAD others. the disposal of Joint Director, SSF, head- into betting Secretary, Home Department the member Secretary of the Apex The instant case was reg- n reads, ‘Sanction is accorded to n n quartered at Srinagar. Turn to page 9 as the Chairman and Director Turn to page 9 istered on the outcome of Turn to page 9 Top News of J&K 2 OBITUARIES Jammu, Tuesday, October 20, 2020 TENTH DAY TENTH DAY & UTHALA TENTH DAY OBITUARY/TENTH DAY

With profound grief and sorrow, we With profound grief & sorrow, we Three days passed since you left,We With profound grief and sorrow we regret to inform the sad demise of the Daughters and Sons-in-Laws inform the sad and untimely demise regret to inform the sad demise of our beloved Sh Bhushan Lal Koul express heartfelt condolence on the of our beloved Sh Rajinder Kumar sad and untimely demise of Karmay- S/o Late Sh Ram Nath Koul & Smt our beloved father Sh. Soom Nath (Sr. Auditor CDA) S/o Sh Charan ogi Smt. Ratna Je Pandith W/o Sh Brij Koul S/o Lt Sh. Mahisher Nath Roopawati Koul, originally resident Nath Pandith erstwhile R/o Shergund Dass R/o H.No.213, Harinagar, Old of 295 Narsinghgarh Srinagar, Kuthar Anantnag at present House Koul of Wuyan Pampore who left Janipur, Jammu on 12-10-2020. Kashmir presently residing at 4042, No.208 , Amit Nagar, behind Abhay for heavenly abode on 17 Oct 2020. Public School Muthi Goan Jammu on 10th Day will be performed on Shobadaisy, Bellandur, Banglore. Smt. Ratna Je Tenth day Kriya will be performed Sh. Bhushan dated16-10-2020 (Friday). Sh. Soom Sh. Rajinder He left for his heavenly abode on 21-10-2020 (Wednesday) at Ravi Lal Koul We all pray to bestow eternal peace to Pandith at Muthi Ghat near Directorate of Nath Koul Kumar 17-10-2020. Dass Mandir, Krishna Nagar. the departed soul and provide courage Education on 26 Oct 2020 at 9 AM Mourning will be held at 4042 Sho- to the bereaved family to bear this irreparable loss. “DUE TO PREVAILING COVID-19 PANDEMIC IT IS Satsang at 12.00 pm. badaisy, Bellandur Banglore and at H.No. 8P/8, Lower Tenth Day will be performed on 25-10-2020 at Muthi Ghat Guru Ka Langar 1.00 pm onwards. Roopnagar, Jammu. near Director School Education at 9 am. SINCERELY REQUESTED TO AVOID YOUR PHYSI- IN GRIEF WITH THE FAMILY :- Grief Stricken Tenth Day will be performed on 26-10-2020 at 7.30 CAL PRESENCE AND PRAY FOR THE NOBLE Smt Girja Pandith & Sh Ramesh Pandith Mother & Father AM at Banglore. Smt Usha Pandita & Sh Ramesh Pandita SOUL. THE CONDOLENCES CAN BE CONVEYED Smt Kherati Devi & Sh Charan Dass (Rtd. DE BSNL) Grief Stricken Smt Puply Pandita & Dr Suresh Pandita OVER PHONE OR WHATSAPP NUMBERS GIVEN Smt Sushma Koul -Wife Smt Sushma Bhat & Sh Chander Kr Bhat Smt Meena Kumari -Wife BELOW.” Amit & Purnima -Son & Daughter-in-law Smt Veena Raina & Sh Rajinder Raina Smt Archana Koul & Sh Rakesh Koul Grief stricken Mr Vansh Langay -Son Omang & Vibhuti -Son & Daughter-in-law IN GRAND CHILDERNS : Son & daughters in law Ms Twinkle & Ms Mihika -Daughters Opender & Sarla -Brother & Bhabi Abhishek, Rohit, Ruchi, Abhinav, Nisha, Neha, Sakshi, Ketan Smt. Kaki and Sh. Ashok Kumar Koul Sisters & Brothers-in-law Krishna Raina & Late J L Raina -Sister & Brother- & Chetna Smt. Soni and Sh. Girdhari Lal Koul Late Smt Kamlesh & Sh Subhash Dogra (Quality in-law GRAND DAUGHTERS IN LAWS :Meenakshi & Sumana Smt. Lata and Ramesh Kumar Koul Inspector Soccer International) Raji Pandita & Puran Krishan Pandita -Sister & Broth- er-in-law Smt. Satya and Sh. Roop Krishan Koul Smt Sadhana & Sh Satish Kumar (Cluster Head J&K 10TH DAY KRIYA Vijay Kaul & Sohan Kaul -Sister & Brother-in-law Sh. Sunil Kumar Koul Bank) Kathua With profound grief and sorrow, Asha Mattoo & Virender Mattoo -Sister & Brother- Daughters & Son in law Smt Kiran & Rajinder Nath (GM, Air India) we inform the sad demise of our in-law beloved father Sh Roshan Lal Bhat Smt Santosh and Sh Surinder Krishan Koul SMt Kamini & Sh Sanjeev Thapa (Assistant Engineer Grand Children: Kartik, Bhavik, Shivansh, Kathan & S/o Lt. Tara Chand Bhat of Kathsu, Smt. Kishni and Sh. Vinod Kumar Bhat PHE I& FC Deptt) Heenaya Anantnag A/p H.No.32, Bharat Nagar Bantalab, Jammu on 12-10- Smt. Suman and Sh. Sanjay Kumar Zutshi 2020. Smt Dimple and Sh. Avtar Krishan Bhat TENTH DAY 10th Day Kriya will be performed on Smt. Sonu and Sh. Vineet Ji Bhat Wednesday 21-10-2020 at Muthi TENTH DAY Smt. Neetu and Sh. Ramesh Ji Bhat Mother is with us always, first in Ghat near Directorate of Edu. Office Sh. Roshan Lal Bhat With profound grief and sorrow her lifetime, then forever in our at 8.30 am. And Grand Children of Samast Parivar we inform the sad demise of our Grief Stricken memories. Smt Vijay Bhat -Wife beloved mother Smt Channo Devi With profound grief and sorrow, Smt & Sh Mohan Lal Bhat -Brother & Bhabi W/o Late Sh Dewan Choudhary we inform the sad and untimely Smt & Sh Bansi Lal Bhat -do- 10TH DAY/KRIYA originally resident of Chammb demise of our beloved mother Smt Veena Ji -Bhabi With profound grief and sorrow, Smt Jaya Ji -Sister Smt. Channo Devi W/o Late Sh. we inform the sad demise of our presently Chack Haria Teh. Mar- Smt Bimla Devi -Sister-in-law heen Distt. Kathua who left for Soudagar Singh R/o H.No. 85, Daughters & Son-in-law beloved Thakur Paras Ram Chib Smt. Channo S/o Lt. Sh. Abhey Singh R/o Wd. heavenly abode on 12-10-2020. Sector E, Sainik Colony, Jammu Smt Princey Raina & Sh Suneel Raina Smt. Channo on 13-10-2020. Devi Smt Sheetal Pandita & Sh Sandeep Pandita No. 04 Jourian who expired on 12th The Tenth Day will be performed Devi 10th Day will be performed on Smt Simi Bhat Oct. 2020. on 21-10-2020 (Wednesday) at 21-10-2020 (Wednesday) at Ram Mandir, Sector-D, Smt & Sh Sunil Shishoo Tenth Day will be performed on our residence Chack Haria at 10 AM. Smt & Sh Munoo Ji Bakaya Wednesday 21st Oct. 2020 at 11.00 Sainik Colony, Jammu. Smt & Sh Sunil Dhar am. Grief Stricken : Satsang from 10.00 am to 12.00 Noon. Thakur Paras Smt & Sh Pamposh Dhar Kriya will be performed on 24-10-20 Sons and Daughters-in-law Ram Chib Rasam Pagri will be performed at 1 pm. Smt & Sh Raj Nath Bhat on Saturday. Late Ch Krishan Lal and Smt Taro Devi Son & Daughter-in-law Grief Stricken Grief Stricken Ch Gopal Dass and Smt Kamla Devi Daughter-in-Law & Sons Smt & Sh Rakesh Bhat Smt & Sh Vimal Bhat Smt. Koushalya Devi- Wife Ch. Rashpaul Singh (Retd CAO, Finance Deptt.) and Late Smt. Vijay Kumari & Sh. Bansi Lal Choudhary Smt & Sh Sunil Bhat Sh. Daljit Singh- Son Smt Sharda Devi Smt. Rammi & Sh. Sukhdev Choudhary Smt & Sh Babloo Bhat (Former VC Kissan Advisory Board) Daughters and Sons-in-law Smt. Hardeep & Sh. Ranjeet Choudhary Smt & Sh Papoo Bhat Smt. Roma Kumari- Daughter-in-Law Smt & Sh Susheel Pandita Sh. Dharminder Singh Bhau- Son-in-Law Smt Krishna Devi and Sh Devi Dass Smt. Sonia & Sh. Dharmender Choudhary Smt. Nisha & Sh. Sukhchain Choudhary Smt & Sh Sunil Pandita Smt. Anju Bhau- Daughter Smt. Pushpa Devi and Sh Parkash Chand Sh Anil Ji Smt. Mitika & Sh. Raj Kumar Choudhary Mr. Akhilesh Singh Chib- Grand Son Smt. Sudesh Devi and Sh Jagar Singh Grand Children: Miss Priyanshi- Grand Daughter Sh. Jagdish Choudhary All Grand children and Great Grand children Peeyush, Leisha, Kartik, Kaira, Avi Mr. Aditya Singh Bhau- Grand Son Grand Daughters & Grand Sons: Sunil, Pooja, Sakshi, All nears and dears Mr. Sameer Singh Bhau- Grand Son Aryan, Yuvraj, Ashutosh, Harshvir, Shaurya, Awiraj & All Family Members of Choudhary Biradhari TENTH DAY TENTH/THIRTEEN DAY TENTH DAY/KRIYA/UTHALA With profound grief & sorrow, With profound grief and sorrow, we regret to inform that our most 10TH DAY/KRIYA/UTHALA With profound grief and sorrow, we regret to inform the sad demise respected father Sh Munshi Ram we inform the sad demise of Smt of our Mother Smt Shanno Kotwal S/o Lt Chimu Ram from Village With profound grief and sorrow W/o Late Sh Hira Raj Kotwal R/o Kamble Danga Pali (Udhampur) left Meena Koul wife of Sh Vasant Koul we inform the sad demise of our Village Udrana Bhadarwah A/P for heavenly abode on 12-10-2020. Lane 2, Geeta Colony Lale De beloved Smt Koushalya Devi W/o on 14th Oct 2020 originally from Tenth Day will be performed on Bagh, Jammu who left for heavenly 65 Budgair Ali-Kadal Sgr at pres- Wednesday 21-10-2020 at our Lt Sh Krishan Lal R/o H.No 453/1, abode on 12/10/2020. residence Pali at 10:00 AM. Ward No II, Narwal Pain Satwari ent Lane No. 6 Block 29 Flat No. 10th Day Kriya will be performed Grief Stricken Sh. Munshi Cantt, Jammu. on Wednesday 21/10/2020 at Shiv Smt. Shanno Smt Dhan Devi – Wife 22 Jagti Township Nagrota Jammu. Smt. Meena Bhabi & Brother Ram Tenth Day will be performed on Mandir near Akalpur Morh at 10.00 Kotwal Mourning will held at H No. 20 Bha- Koul AM Smt Soma Devi & Sh Girdhari Lal Saturday 24 Oct 2020 at 11.00 AM. Daughters-in-Law & Sons Smt. Koushalya wani Nagar Lane No. 5 Golepully Thirteen Day on Saturday,24/10/2020 at 11.00 AM at Kriya will be performed on Tuesday our residence Jammu. Smt Vaishno Devi & Sh Sham Lal (Nazar) Devi Talab Tillo Jammu. Smt Kailash Devi & Sh Subash Chander 27 October 2020 at 12 Noon. Grief Stricken Smt Kausam Devi & Sh Prabh Dayal Uthala will be performed on Wednesay 28 October Tenth Day will performed on 23rd of Oct 2020 (Friday) Son & Daughter-in-law Smt Monika Dogra (Accountnat) & Sh Vijay Kumar 2020 at 2.00 PM. at 8.30 AM near Director School Education Muthi, Venkat Kotwal & Reenu Chauhan Daughters & Sons-in-Law Sons-in-law & Daughters Grief Stricken Smt Chanchala Devi & Lt Bansi lal Jammu. Surinder Singh & Komal Kotwal Smt Kala Devi & Sat Paul Sons and Daughter-in-laws Due to prevailing situation of Pandemic Condolence Sanjit Singh Rakwal & Suraksha Rakwal Smt Shoba Devi & Vijay Kumar Sh Rajinder Singh & Smt Rekha Grand Children through telephone will be appreciated. Sh Sanjeev Singh (JKP Inspector) & Smt Vidushi Rudra Partap Singh, Kritarthi Kotwal, Paramveer Chouhan Grief Stricken : Rakwal, Anwesha Kotwal, Akshita Kotwal & Samar- veer Rakwal TENTH DAY/ KRIYA (BJP State Special Invitee MM) Koul Parivar Sh Rakesh Singh & Smt Kajal Raina Parivar With profound grief and sorrow,we Daughters & Son-in-laws & UTHALA inform that our beloved Karamyogi Smt Meena Jamwal & Sh Harnam Singh Jamwal Nears and Dears Smt.Krishna Devi (Pyari) W/o Lt. (BSF) With profound grief and sorrow, Sh. Makhan Lal Raina of Seer Smt Neelam Lalotra & Sh Tarsem Singh Lalotra we inform the sad demise of our Jagir(Sopore) Kashmir presently Grand Childrens: Sumit Jamwal, Shubham Jamwal, OBITUARY/10TH DAY KRIYA beloved Smt Santosh Ghai W/o at Flat No.15, Block No.44, Lane Tarun Chouhan, Vanshika, Shivanshi Chouhan, With profound grief and sorrow, Lt Sh Tilak Raj Ghai R/o 230-231 No.9 Jagti Township left us for her Anshika, Gouranshi Chouhan, Sidh Dev Singh Chou- we inform the sad demise of Sh Bakshi Nagar Jammu who left for heavenly abode on 13th Oct 2020. Smt. Krishna han, Shivbhawani, Nirbhay Partap Singh Chouhan. heavenly abode on 09 October 10th day will be performed on 22nd Devi Bushan Lal Pandita on 16-10-2020 of Oct 2020(Thursday) at 8:30 am originally from Madinpura Lolaab at 2020. TENTH & THIRTEENTH DAY Smt. Santosh at Muthi Ghat near Directorate of School Education present 3rd Phase Purkhoo Camp Uthala will be performed on 21 Ghai Muthi Jammu. With profound grief and sorrow, we near Zonal Office. October 2020 (Wednesday) at Sam- Grief Stricken inform the sad and untimely demise Tenth Day will performed on 25-10- Sh. Bushal Lal riti Bhawan, Geeta Mandir Bakshi Nagar, Jammu from (Daughter in law’s & Son’s) of our beloved Smt Veenu Thakur 2020 (Sunday) at 8.30 am near Pandita 4.00 PM – 5.00 PM. Smt. Rinky & Sh. Veer Kumar Raina on 10 Oct. 2020. Tenth Day Kriya Gumpol Purkhoo. Grief Stricken Smt. Jyoti & Sh. Rakesh Kumar Raina will be held on 19 Oct 2020 and Due to prevailing situation of Pandemic condolence Devrani & Devar (Daughters & Son’s in Law) Thirteenth Day on 22 Oct. 2020, at through telephone will be appreciated. Smt Kailash Ghai W/o Lt Sh Mulkh Raj Ghai Smt. Baby & Sh.A.K Pandita our residence H.No. 81/8, Surak- Grief Stricken Smt Nirmal Ghai W/o Lt Sh Devraj Ghai Smt. Meenakshi & Sh.P.N Thusoo sha Vihar, Phase-3, Paloura Top, Smt. Veena Rita Kumari -Wife Smt. Rakhi & Sh. Bharat Bhushan Pandita Jammu. Thakur Smt Neelam Ghai W/o Lt Sh Shanti Sarup Ghai Son: Pintu Pandita, Renku Pandita, Deepu Pandita, (Devrani & Devars) Grief Stricken Son & Daughter-in-law Ashu Pandita Smt.Veena Raina & Sh. Tej Krishan Raina Pancham Singh Thakur -Husband Sh Jawala Parshad Ghai (Babu) & Smt Bharti Ghai Daughter-in-law: Aarti, Usha, Soni, Sheetal Sh.Chand Jee Raina Sons & Daughters-in-law Daughter & Son-in-law G. Son: Esha, Rishab, Urve, Rohi, Pari Smt.& Sh.Sheepu Raina Parminder Singh Thakur & Shiphali Thakur Smt Chander Parbhaw W/o Lt Sh Vijay Anand Smt.& Sh.Rinku Raina Sister: Phoola Pandita Shivinder Singh Thakur & Neetu Singh Smt Veena & Raj Kumar Gupta (Nanand & Nandoi) Varun Thakur -Son Bhabi: Mohrni Pandita, Rani Pandita Brother & Sister-in-law Smt.Phoola & Lt.Sh.A.N koul Entire Rukwal Family Brothers Son: Billu Ji, Sunil Ji, Nicka, Pinku Ji, Pintu Sh Subash Chander Puri & Smt Savita Puri Lt.Smt.Daizy & Sh.Roop Krishan Pandita Entire Sambyal Family Ji, Sanjay Ji, Akash Pandita Grand Children: Vidhanshi, Alisha, Hanish Entire Jasrotia Family Top News of J&K Jammu, Tuesday, October 20, 2020 STATE / ADVT 3 Sawhney slams BJP for inflammatory Pooja of Maa Chandi Sthapana at statements against Congress Panchmukhi Mandir Sarwal held Top News Report a potential imposition of newer again failed us and our citizens. taxes, such as increasing toll The fact that Jammu has been JAMMU Oct 20: Former Min- taxes among other exploitative forgotten only within a year into ister J&K Yogesh Sawhney in a regulations. living our new status as a Union recent statement slammed some “If the BJP leaders are so Territory is proof enough of of the BJP leaders’ statements fond of talking, why not talk their incompetence and inability against Congress calling them about employment. The largest to fulfil their promises. Defama- “absolutely absurd and illogi- employment drive of J&K guar- tory statements by BJP leaders is cal”. anteeing 50,000 jobs in 3 months another one of their dirty tactics Sawhney criticized the BJP for was promised in 2019. Where to stay in the limelight, aimed to giving “over-the-top dramatic are those 50,000 jobs? Where is provoke inflammatory actions. statements in an attempt to char- the 80K Crore package that was Terming them as baseless accu- acterise the Congress party as the sanctioned for development of sations against the Congress, villain or the enemy”. J&K, and where is the develop- Sawhney said BJP seems bent ciation and it’s President Sanjay Chib, “The BJP has devised a new ment? The artificial lake project on spreading false propaganda Top News Report Amrika Singh, Parveen, Vinod Anand, type of politics in our country, has been on hold forever, when is to promote the interests of their icised the Centre’s latest move JAMMU, Oct 20: Jai Maa Chandi Trust Shiv Sharma, Sahil Sharma, Vinod Verma, one which spews hatred and that going to happen? There are party and distract everyone from that empowers the administra- Sarwal Jammu invited social activist & Rajneesh Gupta and Pritpal Singh Bindra venom and portrays anyone who so many important questions that their cluelessness on how to help tion of Jammu and Kashmir to KCWT Chairman Chandan Dutta for Maa all who come and contribute together to stands against their despotic pol- need to be answered and instead, Jammu grow.” He said. levy property taxes on land and Chandi Sthapana Poojan at Panchmukhi accomplish this noble cause. icies as anti-national; because it the renowned BJP leaders keep “Cheap misleading statements buildings within municipal areas Mandir Sarwal. Datta while paying obeisance to Maa supports their narrative,” said wasting time giving arbitrary by BJP leaders are meant to dis- across the Union Territory but Datta said we are blessed to be in this Chandi prayed for the well-being and hap- Sawhney. useless statements. Their scan- tract us from their failures in after massive protests by us the Poojan Sthapana of Maa Chandi in holy piness of while world like Maa Chandi has He took at a dig at BJP’s dalmongering is neither accept- Jammu. From its actions like administration had to announce and pious Navratras and congratulated saved once Devata from Asuras now May “exploitative policies” and said able nor necessary, and their fear the domicile rules, the new list against it’s imposition. the efforts of trust senior members BL Maa save whole world from this deadly that the BJP leadership should tactics politics won’t help them of Fire Services which favours Following the protests by Con- Sharma, Jagdish, Madan Pandey, Vicky, virus COVID19 and soon we may all come focus on talking about develop- fool the public again.” Kashmir over Jammu, the lack gress, the LG had declared no Raman Sharma and Sarwal Market Asso- out of this phase and lives a normal life. mental issues rather than throw- Sawhney also highlighted that of initiative, the personal acts of Property tax will be imposed, ing around lies. the spurring controversy over the misrule and corruption by the however, the administration Stating that the BJP has become recently released list of Fire and BJP leaders, the suppression of Congress condemns killing of Police Inspector had further remarked that the a “Tax Party”, Sawhney said Emergency Services J&K brings rights, the extremely weakened Urban Local Bodies are compe- dead at Sundpora Kanelwan in Bijbehara that the government is imposing to light the favouritism, nepo- job scenario and a hundred other Top News Report tent to decide on such issues in area of District Anantnag by unidentified irrelevant tax after tax in the UT tism and corruption of the BJP issues suggest that it is the BJP consultation with the public and SRINAGAR Oct 20: The Jammu and militants, while coming home after offering and exploiting the public. The government and administration. which needs to have a good look for the development of the ULB’s Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee evening prayers. JKPCC strongly condemn Home Minister promises to give The former Minister further in the mirror and figure out its themselves. (JKPCC) today strongly condemned the the killings in any form and urged the back Statehood, however their lashed out at the BJP for alleg- shortcomings instead of pointing On this, Sawhney expressed Killing of Police Inspector in Bijbehara authorities to identify the killers of Mohd tax policies seem contradictory ing that Congress leaders are in fingers at anyone and everyone his concerns about the already area and conveyed heartfelt condolences Ashraf Bhat for exemplary punishment. to this promise, as the centre rolls nexus with Pakistani terrorists. who can’t tolerate their filthy waning economic growth in the to bereaved family. The Party described the The bloodshed and violence is unpardon- out property tax, transport tax, “There is no need to justify our politics. So, don’t become a judi- UT which calls for relief mea- killing as Police Inspector as very unfor- able & unacceptable to every right thinking several toll taxes among others. intentions to the said BJP leader cial court and pass baseless and sures and supportive policies. tunate and dastardly act done by uniden- citizen and must be condemned by every Also there’s a huge difference because the public can see what’s defamatory judgements, become He said that the government, on tified militants. J&K Pradesh Congress section of the society, JKPCC added and between excise duty in the other true and what’s a political stunt. a good leader if you have to and the other hand, is adding to the Committee (JKPCC) has expressed anguish expressed heartfelt condolences to family UT’s and UT of J&K. Even in Jammu, and also across do something for the people,” proliferating economic stress by over the killing of Police Inspector Mohd of slain Police Inspector and prayed for Further, the party had also crit- the nation, BJP has time and Sawhney stated. Ashraf Bhat, who was reportedly shot eternal peace to departed soul. Need to revive forgotten legacy & cultural traditions of Kashmiri Pandits: Sat Top News Report

JAMMU, Oct 20: Twenty days Kashmiri Pandit’s cultural workshop was wound up at Sanskriti Bhawan, Aap Shambhu road, Jammu. The programme was approved and sponsored by Sangeet Natak Akad- emy, New Delhi. Former President BJP J&K Sat Sharma was the chief guest on the occa- sion. Prof. Ashok Aima and folk. He expressed fading cultural traditions Kiran wattal expressed VC Central University, happiness on seeing the of Kashmiri Pandits. happiness over the way Jammu and Er. Kiran show being organized Sharma also averred culture & traditional Wattal former JMC Com- with full enthusiasm & that it should be done at aspect of Kashmiri Pan- missioner was the Guest expressed pleasure over a larger level by the sup- dits was displayed in the of honors. The pro- the event being conducted port of the Government event. gramme was organized keeping in view the social and said that wherever Priyanka Koul divulged by Priyanka Koul (coor- distancing and other required, he will always the Kashmiri Pandits have dinator/director) of the requirements to defy the support their cause. lost everything including workshop. spread of Covid-19. Ashok Aima was ecstat- their cultural folk values. Speaking on the occa- He also thanked the ic on seeing the event & She said that these types sion, Sat Sharma encour- Sangeet Natak Akademi expressed his best wishes of workshops are very aged the participants to for giving an opportunity to the participants for necessary to rebuild & revive and showcase the & support to rejuvenate showcasing the faded tra- preserve the lost treasure niceties and intricacies of youth in reviving the for- dition & attires of Kash- of cultural and allied Kashmiri Pandits culture gotten legacy of age old miri Pandits. things. BSP holds newly appointed Coordinators, Assistant Coordinators meet Top News Report

JAMMU, Oct 20: To strengthen the organi- zational set up in their respective Constituency; BSP here held a meeting of newly appointed Coor- dinators and Assistant Coordinators of Jammu province. The meeting was called by BSP UT President Somraj Magotra at party office Jammu. Magotra asked the meeting attendees who has to work selflessly to tant Coordinators of both UTs of the Country,” BSP included Shashi Bhushan strengthen the organi- the Parliamentary Constit- President stressed upon Thappa party General zational set up in their uencies of Jammu Prov- the party workers to cope Secretary, Vishal Salgotra respective constituency,” ince. up their responsibilities. party Assistant Coordina- Majotra asked the meet- Majotra said that as the BSP is keen to work and tor and Sandeep Majotra ing and added that since new era has started in the serve for the public cause, BSP as Assistant Coordina- newly appointed Coordi- UT of J&K, they would he added. tor besides others to work nators and Assistant Coor- have to come up to the State General Secretary from the grass root level dinators have to coordinate satisfaction of the masses Shashi Bhushan Thappa for the betterment of the with the party senior lead- and keep on working for Advocate, Yashpal Bhagat party besides addressing ership to make a roaster of the people and their party. ex-President, Preetam the issues of public at their activities and work frame. “Till the restoration of Chand, Vishal Salgotra, level best. BSP has recently appoint- statehood to J&K; the dem- R.K Chalotra, Madan Lal, “Every party leader, ed party office bearers ocratic activities would Sandeep Majotra and worker and office bearer Coordinators and Assis- follow the pattern of other Ramesh Lal. Top News of J&K 4 OP-ED Jammu, Tuesday, October 20, 2020 LESSONS FROM SHAHEEN BAGH EDITORIAL A SURYA PRAKASH it said, “each fundamental means we must abandon right, be it of an individual bloody methods of revo- he recent judgement or of a class, does not exist lution. It means that we of the Supreme Court in isolation and has to be must abandon the method GOVT HOSPITALS LACK on the petitions per- balanced with every other of civil disobedience, non- T contrasting right. It was cooperation and satyagra- taining to the three-month INFRASTRUCTURE protests, held in Shaheen in this respect, that in this ha.” These methods were ospitals and other medical facili- Bagh in South Delhi ear- case, an attempt was made okay when there were no ties are responsible for keep- lier this year, should clear by us to reach a solution constitutional methods of where the rights of pro- ing people healthy, but with the air in respect of the protest. “But where consti- H prevailing debate on how testers were to be balanced tutional methods are open, the provision of proper infrastructure. far one can go while exer- with that of commuters”. there can be no justification The Jammu & Kashmir Organ Transplant cising the right to dissent. The court declared that for these unconstitutional (Amendment) Bill 2018 has also been passed but The key point is that the democracy and dissent go methods. These methods even then there is no headway in making Kidney occupation of public thor- hand in hand, but then the are nothing but the gram- Transplant Centre at Super Specialty Hospital oughfares while registering demonstrations express- mar of anarchy and the Jammu operational as the concerned authori- a protest is not acceptable ing dissent have to be in sooner they are abandoned, designated places alone. ties failed to purchase the requisite equipments. indefinitely. the better for us.” This judgement will have “The present case was not The infrastructure of Nephrology Department of The Shaheen Bagh mode long-term implications on even one of protests taking Super Specialty Hospital has been upgraded and of protest falls into the how political battles will place in an undesignated category mentioned by Dr a separate Kidney Transplant Centre has been henceforth be fought when area, but was a blockage of Ambedkar — organising a created but it couldn’t be made functional till date. they spill out onto the a public way which caused blockade to prevent people grave inconvenience to The then coalition government had announced streets, because if the right from using an important to protest is an untram- commuters. We cannot to start kidney transplant facilities at Super Spe- protests, is not acceptable In that speech, Dr Ambed- the State”. public thoroughfare and melled right, the consti- accept the plea of the appli- cialty Hospital in Jammu from July 2018 but and the administration kar made two observations, Just substitute the Congress disrupting normal life. And tutional scheme could get cants that an indetermin- no further progress has been made till date. ought to take action to keep which are very relevant party for the Socialist Party let there be no confusion disturbed. able number of people can the areas clear of encroach- to the present debate on and it will appear as if Dr about the primary intent of Over 2500 patients visit Nephrology Depart- The judgement of the three- assemble whenever they ments or obstructions.” democracy and dissent Ambedkar is talking about those who promoted this ment of Super Specialty Hospital Jammu every judge Bench, comprising choose to protest.” The The court recalled the his- in the country. He said: what is happening in India “grammar of anarchy” — year, where they are provided dialysis sup- Justices Sanjay Kishan blockade had resulted in tory of protest during the “The condemnation of in the year 2020 where their dissatisfaction with port facility for some time but kidney transplant Kaul, Aniruddha Bose and the closure of the Kalindi freedom movement. It the Constitution largely political parties, which the peoples’ verdict of 2014 Krishna Murari, said that Kunj-Shaheen Bagh stretch, option is most urgent for their proper treatment. said: “What must be kept comes from two quarters, have been rejected by the and 2019 — more than any- Article 19 was one of the including the Okhla under- Some authors have described the big the Communist Party and thing else, and their desire cornerstones of the Con- pass, from December 15, in mind, however, is that electorate, want to foment modern day hospitals as monuments to the Socialist Party.” The to unsettle a duly elected stitution which conferred 2019, onwards. the erstwhile mode and trouble on the streets to communists do not like Government. The objec- disease. Unfortunately, even the cura- two treasured rights on citi- The central argument of manner of dissent against disturb the democratic tions to the Citizenship tive care has become unaffordable to many zens — the right to freedom those who objected to the colonial rule cannot be it because they want a process. Let us not forget Amendment Act were just common people due to the policy frame- of speech and expression Shaheen Bagh protest, equated with dissent in Constitution based on the that the Congress party’s work governing health sector in the J&K. under Article 19(1)(a) and including Dr Nand Kishore a self-ruled democracy. principle of dictatorship of vote share has crashed to a façade. Instead of promoting such The fact is that public hospitals have become the right to assemble peace- Garg, who petitioned the Our constitutional scheme the proletariat. “They (the less than 20 per cent and comes with the right to communists) condemn the the vote share of the two chaos for several months, increasingly detached from the larger context in fully without arms under court, was that the protest- ers had blocked an impor- protest and express dis- Constitution because it is communist parties has hit it would have been better which medicine operates. If the public hospitals Article 19(1)(b). “These rights, in cohesion, enable tant thoroughfare and sent but with an obligation based on parliamentary rock bottom and touched a for the protesters to move are to be made responsive to the health needs every citizen to assemble caused enormous inconve- towards certain duties.” democracy.” The Social- low of 2.50 per cent. the Supreme Court against of the people, then problems facing these insti- peacefully and protest nience to commuters. The This is a significant obser- ists want to nationalise all The second aspect Dr the law made by the Par- tutions ought to be located in the broader con- against the actions or inac- right to protest should not vation by the apex court. private property without Ambedkar highlighted liament. That would be the ditions that influence their functioning, rather tions of the State. The same result in the infringement In fact, Dr BR Ambedkar, payment of compensation. relates to the modes of appropriate constitutional than locating these in their inner working alone. must be respected and of the right to free move- who headed the Constitu- Second, they want funda- protest. He told the citizens response that would have Apart from this, the higher public health facilities encouraged by the State, ment of other citizens. tion Drafting Committee, mental rights in the Con- what they must do if they passed muster with Dr dwelt on this very issue in stitution to be absolute and wish to maintain democra- Ambedkar. have an obligation on providing supervision, train- for the strength of a democ- Dwelling on this issue, racy such as ours lies in the the court said: “We have, his concluding remarks in without any limitations, cy not merely in form but Hopefully, the apex court’s ing, and technical support to facilitate smooth- same.” However, it noted thus, no hesitation in con- the Constituent Assembly “so that if their party fails also in fact. The first thing judgement should put an er functioning of the primary level facilities. that these rights were sub- cluding that such kind of on November 25, 1949, to come into power, they we must do is to hold fast to end to the Shaheen Bagh The main challenges confronting a Govern- ject to reasonable restric- occupation of public ways, before the Assembly put would have the unfettered the constitutional methods mode of protests and ment Hospitals in Jammu and Kashmir are tions. Referring to an ear- whether at the site in ques- its final stamp of approval freedom not merely to criti- to achieve our social and restore some order in the deficient infrastructure, deficient manpower, lier judgement of the court, tion or anywhere else for on the Constitution. cise, but also to overthrow economic objectives. “It way we express dissent. unmanageable patient load, equivocal quality of services and high out of pocket expenditure. LETTER TO EDITOR Mere availability of infrastructure does not mean POWERING TOWARDS GLOBAL it is delivering the required services, which, along with infrastructure, also depend on avail- ability of amenities like water, electricity, beds, WILL IT YIELD medical and paramedical manpower, and spatial ENERGY GOALS distribution of available infrastructure in PHCs. RACHEL GAIKWAD | The Energy Statistics 2020 has NAND LAL MISHRA reported a substantial growth ANYTHING? Deficiency of human resources in health adds India has made major progress in the renewable energy share This refers to the appointment of the further insult to injury caused by deficiency he United Nations’ Sus- in the total installed electricity toothless Justice Lokur Committee tainable Development of health infrastructure. Deficiency of human in delivering energy efficiency. generation from 13.4 per cent Goal (SDG) 7.1 aims aimed at containing environmental resources in health occurs at several levels— T (2015-2016) to 17.7 per cent to ensure universal access to pollution due to unabating crop resi- between regions, between rural and urban areas, It has done better than China, (2017-2018), owing to signifi- affordable, reliable and modern due fires. It is a moot point why the and between the public and private sectors. cant investments and expan- energy services by 2030. India’s apex court should take on itself the On the one hand, there is unwillingness of doc- journey so far has been remark- the US, Russia and many sions made in wind and solar responsibility of the executive? There tors and other health personnel to serve in rural able in achieving near-universal power generation. A recent areas; on the other hand, even in the urban access to electricity in the last European nations International Energy Agency are instances when orders of the SC areas, there is a preponderance of the health one decade. As per the “Saubh- analysis shows that in 2018, have remained on paper only, with no agya” dashboard, 99.9 per cent This significantly low national this year declined by 3.8 per India’s investment in solar heads rolling for defiance — blocking manpower in the dominant for profit private of rural households in the coun- average poses a core develop- cent relative to the first quar- energy was greater than in all of rail track by protesters against the health sector in the country, thereby putting their try have been electrified and mental and health challenge. ter of 2019, resulting in five per fossil fuel sources of electricity new farm laws is the latest example, services beyond the reach of the majority of poor. less than 20,000 homes lacked Even Kerala, despite its high cent lower CO2 emissions as generation put together. SDG- despite the mounting public inconve- Despite deficiencies in their training as manage- electricity access as of March living standards, has witnessed well. But this seemingly desir- 7.3 aims to double the global rial physicians, doctors have generally come to 2019, but as per NSS-76, more glaringly low progress in this able change, that was mainly nience and loss to the economy. Vote than six per cent households rate of energy efficiency by be perceived as responsible members of health aspect. Also, as per NSS-76, caused by the national lock- bank politics is the culprit. But, who in rural areas and one per cent 2030. Energy intensity indicates care team comprising paramedical and other there exists a blatant, country- downs, may not continue for bothers? in urban areas had no access to wide rural-urban divide in the more than a few months. the amount of energy needed to supportive staff. They are expected to lead the electricity till December 2018. access to clean fuel. To sustainably move towards produce one unit of the GDP, LALIT BHARADWAJ, way in problem solving and supervising the A majority of the States have On average, the beneficiaries a better future, it is now essen- where a smaller value is always above 97 per cent access, but PANCHKULA work of other team members. As such, deficien- of the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala tial that we cope with our desirable, as it points towards larger States such as Uttar cy of doctors, besides impacting the delivery of Yojana (PMUY) go for only 3.1 energy needs, giving due con- greater energy efficiency. Pradesh (UP), Jharkhand and LPG cylinder refills in a year. sideration to the environment curative services, may also reflect adversely in India has made significant NO END TO RAPE Odisha still lag behind the For the year 2019-2020, around that has been long neglected the overall functioning of the health department. national average. Rural areas 4.14 crore families never opted and continues to be so. The progress in delivering energy of UP and Jharkhand are most for a refill of more than three energy transition from conven- efficiency. It has done better INCIDENTS deprived with 80 and 85 per cylinders. Madhya Pradesh, UP tional to renewable sources is than major economies, namely cent access to electricity respec- and Rajasthan fared the worst the biggest need of the hour. China, the US, Russia and Every other day we read news of tively. CARTOON CORNER in this regard. According to the Owing to this, SDG target 7.2 several European countries. rape, murder, loot, snatching etc. According to the National information given in the Rajya aims to increase the share of It has showcased exemplary Family Health Survey (NFHS)- Despite stringent laws to curb rape Sabha recently, since the begin- renewable energy in the global performance on this front and 4, in 2015-16, Bihar ranked at incidents, they are still occurring. ning of the new financial year energy mix by 2030. achieved an energy intensity the bottom of all States with just in April till August, around Among the BRICS nations, Even the execution of three rapists level of 4.1 to 5.1 megajoules per 60 per cent of its households 1.84 crore families refilled their Brazil has been leading the was not a deterrent. In the recent having access to power. Since US dollar (MJ/$) that is even LPG cylinders only once. This way in the share of renew- Hathras rape case, the girl’s family then, it has made significant information came in even as the able power in its total energy lower than the global average of says that she was raped, but, surpris- progress in expanding its elec- Government claimed of provid- mix, drawing advantage from 5.4 MJ/$. Energy efficiency and tricity access to near-universal ing free cylinders to the poor its high potential of electric- increasing share of renewables ingly, the charge has been denied by coverage in the last three years. during the lockdown. Hence, ity production from wind and are fundamental in achieving the police. It is also shocking that the But despite attaining near-uni- the challenge further remains solar energy sources. India’s several other sustainable devel- police cremated the body by stealth versal electrification for the to not only increase the access share of renewable energy in opment goals. Without acceler- at night against the family’s wishes. majority of States, securing to cleaner fuels for households, its final energy consumption ated clean energy innovation The police’s apathetic attitude is con- continuous and quality supply but to increase the overall con- stands at 32.2 per cent as of of power to remote villages sumption per family. 2017 and has been suffering a and transition towards renew- demnable. Such rape incidents bear and poorest households still Energy production of all types decline for the last many years. ables, the 2030 agenda seems testimony to the fact that women remains a big concern. contributes to about 70 per cent Even though India’s share of far-fetched. are not safe anywhere and they are Compared to electricity of carbon dioxide (CO2) emis- renewable energy is higher As the nation faces the grim being objectified. Mindsets need a access, larger variations can sions across the globe. Energy- than countries like Russia, the economic impact of the pan- massive change. At the same time, be observed in the access to related CO2 emissions grew US, China, Japan and Europe, demic, energy efficiency offers the perpetrators must not be allowed clean fuel among the States. 1.7 per cent in 2018 to reach a the decline in this share must be several opportunities to pro- Meghalaya, West Bengal, and to go scot-free and should be award- historic high of 33.1 gigatons of controlled. Whereas for coun- vide the much-needed boost Empowered Action Group CO2 globally. It was the high- tries mentioned above, in order to the economy in the form of ed the strictest punishment. (EAG) States, excluding Utta- est rate of growth since 2013, to be able to sustain the share of rakhand, still lag in providing and 70 per cent higher than the renewables in their total energy employment generation and SANTOKH SINGH, universal access to clean cook- average increase since 2010. mix, intense efforts for increas- so on, although a great deal of ing fuels, and every second However, the global energy ing that share must be realised uncertainty exists with regard JALANDHAR household has no access to it. demand in the first quarter of too. to SDG-7. Top News of J&K Jammu, Tuesday, October 20, 2020 NATIONAL 5 Rahul Gandhi disapproves of As Tejashwi, Chirag defend their Kamalnath’s ‘item’ remark against fathers’ legacies, others from pol families take poll plunge PATNA, Oct 20 (Agen- MP minister cies) : The Bihar assembly with disrespect. Kamal- leaders, led by chief minis- election 2020 is testing the nath ji is from my party. ter Shivraj Singh Chouhan, mettle of the scions of two But I don’t like personally staging protests against foremost political dynasties that type of language that Kamal Nath. in the state — the Prasads Kamalnath ji has used. I The National Com- and the Paswans — as they do not appreciate it . it is mission for Women has fight a gruelling electoral unfortunate”, Gandhi, on sought an explanation battle to protect and pre- a three day visit to Kerala, from the former Madhya serve the formidable lega- told reporters here. Pradesh chief minister for cies of their fathers. Addressing a campaign his remark. Tejashwi Yadav, the artic- meeting on Sunday for the Chouhan has also writ- ulate younger son of RJD November 3 by-election ten to Congress president supremo Lalu Prasad who helms the five-party Grand in Gwalior’s Dabra town, Sonia Gandhi, asking her to Alliance, has been the where the BJP has fielded condemn Nath’s remarks state’s deputy chief minis- Imarti Devi, Kamal Nath and remove him from all ter for a couple of years but has said the Congress party posts. WAYANAD, Oct 20 chief Kamal Nath’s ‘item’ faces the electorate for the candidate was a “simple Kamal Nath has (Agencies) : Congress remark against Minister first time without his char- person” unlike his oppo- expressed regret over his ismatic father by his side. leader Rahul Gandhi on Imarti Devi, saying it was Tejashwi is comparatively is trying his luck on RJD nent who was an “item”. remark and asserted that Chirag Paswan, to whom Tuesday disapproved of ‘unfortunate’. on a more firm footing, ticket from Chapra. The remarks have trig- he did not say anything his father Ram Vilas trughan Sinha’s son Luv Madhya Pradesh Congress “One cannot treat women particularly because of Jai Prakash Narain Yadav, gered an outrage with BJP disrespectful. Paswan had passed on the Sinha is in the fray from the pre-ponderance of the a former union minister baton of the Lok Janshakti Bankipur while its legisla- Yadavs, the single biggest considered close to the RJD Party (LJP) in his lifetime, is ture party leader Sadanand caste in the state. In several supremo, has managed ploughing a lonely furrow Singh’s son Subhanand Pandemic to shave off 40 pc operating constituencies, Yadav can- to secure a ticket for his in the absence of the wise Mukesh has taken over didates have won and fin- daughter Divya Prakash counsel of his father, the from his father in Kahal- ished second election after from Tarapur and brother redoubtable Dalit leader gaon. profit of private hospitals: Report election. Vijay Prakash from Jamui. Neither Sinha nor Singh from Bihar with a national Though Lalu Prasad may In Jamui, Vijay Prakash appeal, who died a few find anything unusual MUMBAI, Oct 20 (Agen- not be around to lead his will cross swords with days ago. about children of political cies) : The pandemic will army in the electoral battle- Sherayasi Singh, com- Chirag, the sitting Lok leaders walking into their eat up around 40 per cent field, many in the opposi- monwealth shooting gold Sabha MP from Jamui, faces footsteps. of the operational profit of tion claim he had a decisive medalist and daughter of the daunting task of carry- “My son is not a para- private hospitals this fiscal say in selecting candidates former union minister late ing forward the legacy of chute candidate. He is as billing has plunged and finalising the seat- Digvijay Singh. his father, who had friends fighting election as ‘Bihari drastically due to the virus sharing formula while still Sherayasi is the BJP nomi- across the political divide, putra’. He has worked in outbreak and the resul- serving time in a Ranchi jail nee for the seat. virtually friendless. the constituency since 2009 tant proclivity of people after his conviction in the Chief Minister Nitish Paswan Junior walked when I first contested Lok fodder scam. Kumar has kept away his to avoid hospitals for non- out of the NDA in Bihar Sabha election from my The RJD-led alliance has family, including son Nis- emergency situations, says when his father was on the native Patna Sahib constit- the Congress, the CPI, the hant, from politics, but has a report. death bed and has been uency, said Sinha. CPI(M) and the CPI-ML as rewarded the children of The Crisil report released furiously attacking Chief Sadanand Singh, eight- its constituents. his loyalists with JD(U) on Tuesday, however, Minister Nitish Kumar, term MLA from Kahalgaon The Muslims have, by tickets. noted that a large number who is also the JD(U) boss since 1980, is 77 now, and and large, stood behind Former MP Jagdish Shar- of pandemic cases, which and the ruling coalition’s wants his son to take over the RJD- Congress com- ma’s son Rahul Kumar is though is low-margin, will chief ministerial contender. the mantle from him. bine and according to close in the fray from Jehanabad get these hospitals an addi- However, he, all the “How long can I con- watchers of the poll scene, while Nikhil Mandal, tional revenue to the tune while, has been professing tinue? Nowadays politics things will be no different the son of sitting MLA means moving regularly of 15 to 20 per cent. his loyalty to Prime Min- this time. from Madhepura Mahin- ister Narendra Modi and from one village to another Further, with the relax- Tejashwi’s elder brother dra Kumar Mandal, has calling himself his ‘Hanu- and touring the constituen- ation in lockdown and Tej Pratap, a sitting MLA replaced his father. Meena postponement in elective is set to bring them around agency-rated hospitals man’. cy throughout the five-year travel restrictions, footfalls from Mahua, has shifted Kamat, daughter-in-law of surgeries, revenue loss 20 per cent of the revenue also availed moratorium Amid hushed whispers term. It’s difficult for me have started improving to Hasanpur in Samastipur late state minister Kapildeo from the highly profitable despite low margin. for loan repayments which about the “tacit” backing to take so much physical from July, helping bed- district. Kamat, is the JD(U) candi- medical tourism segment “Treating COVID-19 supported their liquidity Chirag has of a section of rigour at this age,” he said. occupancy levels. Chirag Paswan has nom- date for Babubarhi seat in and increasing costs will patients is expected to pro- during the first half. the BJP leadership, Kumar, Shivanand Tiwari, a The report also expects inated his cousin Krishna Madhubani. lead to 35 to 40 per cent vide an additional revenue Nonetheless, the credit a loyal adherent to realpo- comrade-in-arms of lead- bed-occupancy levels to Raj from Rosera constitu- The ruling party has also reduction in operating stream and may contribute outlook for the sector litik, made some senior ers like Lalu Prasad and stabilise 65 to 70 per cent of ency. fielded Kaushal Kishore, a profit of private hospitals 15 to 20 per cent to revenue remains moderately nega- leaders of the saffron party, Nitish Kumar during the the pre-lockdown levels in Apart from Tejashwi and son of Haryana Governor days of the JP movement, this fiscal,” Crisil said. this fiscal. But it is not as tive, with credit metrics including Union Minister Chirag, who have big shoes Satya Narayan Arya, from said young people should the second half of the fiscal. profitable as other rev- being impacted primarily Prakash Javadekar, openly The report is based on to fill, a bevy of young men Rajgir (reserved) seat. Arya This, along with additional renounce and denounce be encouraged to join poli- the analysis of 40 hospitals, enue streams. Addition- by lower profit, the report and women belonging to represented Rajgir seven revenue from the pandem- Paswan Jr, who they called tics. including 36 rated by the ally, given the high fixed said adding that the dete- lesser political clans are times as a BJP nominee. ic treatment would help a ‘vote katua’ (vote splitter “Youth should be wel- agency, which accounts for cost structure of hospitals, rioration in performance set to try their luck at the From the BJP, Union limit overall decline in rev- who doesn’t stand to gain comed to join politics. over Rs 36,000 crore of the lower overall occupancy was expected to be only hustings. Minister Ashwini Kumar enue to 16 to 18 per cent, as much) that was trying to It’s not for my family but sector’s revenue. will result in lesser absorp- temporary and a strong RJD vice president Shiva- Choubey failed to secure against 17 per cent annual confuse the NDA voters. people to elect my son,” Even though the trauma tion of overheads. This, bounce-back was likely in nand Tiwari’s son, Rahul a ticket for his son Arijit growth logged in the two With the support of his Tiwari, a former MP and and emergency treatment coupled with the increased the next fiscal supported by Tiwari, is seeking re-elec- Shashwat but Nitin Nabin, Bihar minister said. preceding fiscals, it said. numerically small but account for 28 to 30 per cent cost of safety and sanitation pent up demand. tion from Shahpur seat in the son of seasoned BJP Another notable leader Since the pandemic-driv- assertive Paswan castemen, of revenue continued but at will lead to 35-40 per cent “Elective surgeries cannot Buxar while its state unit leader the late Naveen the LJP president hopes to whose ward has taken the en lockdowns that began decline in operating profit be postponed indefinitely head Jagdanand Singh’s Kishore Prasad Sinha, is in a much lower level, given clinch sufficient number of political plunge is Subhash- late March, hospitals have son Sudhakar Singh has the fray from Bankipur. the fewer accidents during this fiscal,” the report said. and medical tourism is seats in the 243-member ini Yadav, the daughter of been on a crisis path as got ticket from Ramgarh. Nabin, however, has the lockdowns. Weakened operating also expected to recoup as Bihar assembly to stay rel- socialist veteran Sharad people began to avoid Former union minister come into his own and On top of these, medical performance accentuated travel restrictions ease. We evant in state politics. Yadav, from Bihariganj in going to hospitals for regu- Kanti Singh’s son, Rishi represented the seat thrice. tourism, which accounts cash-flow challenges in the expect a healthy 25 per cent The party had won six Madhepura. Yadav, who lar consultations and began Singh, will try to find a The Congress, which got for 10 to 12 per cent of first half and to manage the revenue growth in fiscal Lok Sabha seats in the 2019 has been keeping indif- to postpone elective sur- way to political success 70 seats as part of the seat- revenue but gets the high- situation, hospitals have 2022, and operating prof- elections, largely because ferent health, represented geries, which have been the with lantern, RJD’s election sharing pact with the RJD, est margins, especially for deferred 35 to 40 per cent itability to recover to pre- of the alliance it had with Madhepura in the Lok most lucrative procedures symbol, in hand in Obra. has also accommodated a large hospitals, came to a of planned capex for this pandemic levels, including the BJP and the JD(U). It Sabha several times. for any hospital, especially Randhir Kumar Singh, the host of children of its lead- “I have taken the political complete standstill, due to fiscal, and are now resort- due to lower share of less- had won just two seats in organ transplants among son of former Lok Sabha ers. plunge to save the legacy of travel restrictions imposed ing to short-term debt profitable treatment for the the 2015 assembly polls. others. MP Prabhunath Singh, Actor-politician Sha- my father,” she said. as part of the lockdowns. funding. pandemic patients,” the According to analysts, “A triple whammy of About a third of the report said. However, the pandemic Four Bills resolution moved against farm laws NSUI stages protest over Delhi govt's in Punjab assembly CHANDIGARH, Oct 20 discussions and consulta- their assent, the state has tection) Agreement on (Agencies): The Punjab tions with various experts. the option of legal recourse. Price Assurance and Farm directive to DU colleges over pending Assembly on Tuesday took "I find it very strange “I have made clear that the Services Act, 2020. It also up four Bills and a resolu- what the government of Bills will go to the gover- proposes to add Sections tion moved by the state India wants to do," he said. nor, who may or may not 4, 6 to 11. pay of employees government to negate the The resolution sought the approve it. Similarly, if the The Farmers' Produce releases grants to these col- Centre’s farm laws. annulment of the Centre's Bills go to President, he Trade and Commerce (Pro- leges," he said. While Punjab CM Ama- three farm laws and the may or may not approve motion and Facilitation) The Delhi government rinder Singh moved three Electricity (Amendment) too. But we have our legal (Special Provisions and on Friday directed the 12 of the legislations, Finance Bill, 2020. As per provi- experts to take it forward in Punjab Amendment) Bill, Delhi University colleges Minister Manpreet Singh sions, the Bills shall have courts,” said the CM, draw- 2020 too sought to amend fully funded by it to pay Badal moved the fourth overriding effect notwith- ing parallel with the annul- Sections 1(2), 14 and 15 the outstanding salaries to Bill. standing anything incon- ment of river waters agree- Farmers' Produce Trade staffers from the Students The state government's sistent therewith contained ments with neighbouring and Commerce (Promo- Society Fund, a move criti- legislative counter pro- in any other law for the states by his government tion and Facilitation) Act, cised by DU's teachers' vides for imprisonment of time being in force or any in 2004. 2020 to ensure that the sale body and officials of the not less than three years other instrument having Two of the four Bills intro- or purchase of wheat or university. and fine for sale or - pur effect by virtue of any law duced by the state govern- paddy in the state is not It has ordered a special chase of wheat or paddy for the time being in force. ment provide that no sale/ allowed below the MSP. audit of six colleges -- under a farming agreement As the House took up purchase should be done The amendment Bill also Deen Dayal Upadhyaya below the minimum sup- the Bills and the resolution below the MSP and the seeks to provide for pun- College, Maharishi Valmi- port price (MSP). for discussion, SAD MLA violation of the provisions ishment for harassment of ki B Ed College, Keshav The provisions exempt Bikram Singh Majithia shall invite imprisonment farmers or payment of less Mahavidyalaya, Aditi farmers from attachment welcomed the legislations not less than three years price to them by inserting Mahavidyalaya, Bhagini of land up to 2.5 acres and and spoke on the need for and fine. The provision on Sections 6 to 11. To pre- Nivedita College and Sha- provide for prevention consent from the governor punishment for sale/pur- vent hoarding and black- heed Sukhdev College of of hoarding and black- or the president in case the chase below the MSP has marketing of agricultural Business Studies. marketing of agricultural Bills are forwarded to them been incorporated in The produce, the state govern- produce. before becoming Acts. Farmers' (Empowerment ment brought the Essen- The government and 12 NEW DELHI, Oct 20 to employees from the Stu- to teachers. "On one hand, Punjab CM Amarinder Majithia asked till the time and Protection) Agree- tial Commodities (Special colleges fully funded by it (Agencies): The Congress- dents Society Fund. the Delhi government says urged all parties to unani- this happens, will the state ment on Price Assurance Provisions and Punjab have been locked in a tussle affiliated National Students NSUI National Presi- that it allocates such a high mously pass his govern- government guarantee the and Farm Services (Spe- Amendment) Bill, 2020. It over the release of grants, Union of India (NSUI) on dent Neeraj Kundan said budget for education and ment's four “historic bills”. MSP to farmers for produce cial Provisions and Punjab seeks to amend the Centre's with the latter saying Tuesday staged a protest the students fund is part on the other, here, it is not The chief minister said other than procured by the Amendment) Bill, 2020. Essential Commodities they have been unable to over the Delhi govern- of fees collected from stu- ready to give grants for he signed the resolution Centre. Reacting to it, Chief The Bill seeks to amend (Amendment) Act, 2020 by pay salaries to staffers for ment's directive to 12 DU dents and according to uni- payment of salaries. We against the "anti-farm- Minister Amarinder Singh Sections 1(2), 19 and 20 amending Sections 1(2) and nearly three months owing colleges, fully funded by it, versity statutes it cannot be demand that the order be er laws" at 9.30 pm on said if the constitutional of the Centre's Farmers 3(1A) of the Essential Com- to pay outstanding salaries utilised for paying salaries revoked and government to non-release of funds. Monday after extensive authorities do not give (Empowerment and Pro- modities Act, 1955. Top News of J&K 6 ENTERTAINMENT Jammu, Tuesday, October 20, 2020 Raj was unlike anything I Suhasini on an OTT high n her inspira- tion to explore Othe OTT platform had done: Shah Rukh Khan I’m a big fan of the OTT platform. Six years ago, I discovered OTT and real- on ‘DDLJ’ turning 25 ized that it is easy for people like me to explore what is that shaped my path for- done from Israel to Korea ward in an unforgettable to Iran to Canada to US. way,” he said of the songs When I was asked to join penned by the late Anand these four excellent direc- Bakshi and composed by tors, I was initially kind of Jatin-Lalit. intimidated because I’m so The train sequence ending rusty, I haven’t directed in of DDLJ is as iconic as the a long time. But I thought film, inspiring many imi- it was an opportunity I tations in Bollywood and should not pass up, for elsewhere but Shah Rukh me to go back and dust all reported. But somehow, we think. I have seen her as a about a mother and daugh- said he had no clue it will my technical and oratorial overcame all these hurdles. child and I have seen her ter. I told my mother I become so famous while abilities. For that I have to On inputs from Mani as an actor now. When I would write it only if she they were shooting it. thank the lockdown! Since Ratnam called her and said ‘I am would agree to act, because “There could have been no I was free, I could not say Of course I took sugges- writing a role for you, I will I wanted to shoot it on other ending, but I did not no to Amazon. tions from Mani. I ran my write only if you agree to my iphone. Someone was think it would be as iconic On the experience of idea past him. He thought do it’, she said ‘go ahead needed to play my daugh- as it eventually turned out shooting during the lock- about it for three days akka, please write it’. I was ter, and I spoke to Ahana uperstar Shah Rukh the actor borrowed from ed value, the film's collec- to be.” down before giving me the go happy. Her character was Krishna. She agreed to It was very difficult. We kind of based on my uncle’s Khan has many fond his own life. “Actually, I tion stands at a staggering The actor said DDLJ ahead to write the story. shoot her portions from were under complete background. He was born memories of Dil- always felt Adi’s love for Rs 455 crore in India and brought him fame in a After I wrote the story, Thiruvananthapuram. My S lockdown.Our office was wale Dulhania Le Jayenge me made him cast me. I when my grandfather was Rs 69 crore in overseas ter- way that he didn’t think it he edited it and cowrote a mother had a big role in (DDLJ), which completed found the character endear- ritories, taking the total closed due to the lock- 48 years old. Shruti plays a would. “We were all living few scenes. He’s credited the film, with a lot of dia- 25 years on Tuesday, but ing and sweet in the right worldwide collections to down, and we couldn’t get as co-writer. So it is Mani late child. We did rehears- what stands out the most way - the over-the-topness in the moment, trying to logue and expressions. Rs 524 crore, the produc- out of the house and do Ratnam and Suhasini who als over Zoom. It was good, is how the film built his is my contribution. tion house said. At that make the best film we It was about how older anything. So, I decided that have written the story and working with her romantic hero image as "It was one of those roles time, Shah Rukh recalled, could. There are so many people deal with the pan- it has to be shot within the he is very much a part of it. On going digital during the the actor says he never felt that I realised can do with he had been told that he reasons attributed to its premises that I am famil- lockdown demic in a philosophical On women telling the sto- he could pull of a character me using a version of my looked unconventional, success, but I don’t think iar with and known to be I did 21 days of Naam and humorous way. The like that on the screen. ries of women real self so you might see different from the leading any one specific thing can safe. My cinematographer Kaam which I started from film will be released soon. Directed by then debu- some quirks, habits and heroes of that era, which There is no question of explain the phenomenon it and I had exactly 24hours my NGO. Our NGO keeps Since she had already acted tant Aditya Chopra, son mannerisms that were made him sceptical about man and women when it has become. I think all the to prepare for our shooting. people together and keeps in it, when I asked her if she of veteran filmmaker Yash true to my off-screen per- saying all the romantic dia- comes to telling stories, So, that way it was tough. I them peaceful and happy. would act in the Amazon Chopra, DDLJ cemented sona, especially the sense logues in the movie. success is to be credited to I think it’s all the same. couldn’t meet my editor for I realized that the whole film too, she readily agreed. Shah Rukh's image as the of humour part.” “I was told by many people the pure heart with which Having said that, women the final edit. We did mul- world was losing calm- She only had to appear in ‘King of Romance’ in Bol- Though Shah Rukh and that I looked unconven- the film was made by Adi, have more responsibilities lywood. “Raj was unlike Kajol had tasted success tiple versions online. I had ness and peace. I thought the last scene. My father tional - very different from Yashji, and the entire cast in the family than men. So, anything I had done. Before as a pair with Baazigar in what the perception of a script sessions over What- we should go digital. From was also supposed to act, and crew - and my non- there are many points of DDLJ, there was Darr, 1993, it was DDLJ which leading man was. I did feel, existent ‘good looks’,” he sApp call with the music the Naam foundation I but unfortunately, he frac- Baazigar, Anjaam- films immortalised them as the maybe, not being hand- director and with actors view that women take into stepped outside and tried said. tured his collar bone, and in which I had portrayed ultimate on-screen roman- some enough - or as they like Kathadi Ramamur- account. Caring and nurs- to keep people calm at least Thanks to the film, Shah had to opt out. I asked my negative characters. Also, tic couple. called it then ‘chocolaty’ thy. With Shruti (Hassan) ing ability comes naturally for one hour a day. I did Rukh said he could no mother if she was willing I always felt that I wasn’t DDLJ, the acronym that would make me unsuitable I had script and reading to women. When we write this live every day and it cut out to play any roman- the film is known by today, for romantic roles. Also, I longer rely on his “uncon- a story, we look at emo- to act with another person sessions over Zoom. She continued for more than 21 as a loving wife, and she tic type of character. shattered box office records am very shy and awkward ventional” looks to play was in Bombay and later in tions from a slightly dif- days. It was a great experi- "So, when I was presented at the time and was the with ladies, and I didn’t said yes. different roles. Hyderabad. Her portions ferent point of view. Other ence. I talked to entrepre- with the opportunity by only film to be still - run know how I would say all In real life as in the movie, “As for perception, I had to be shot in Hyder- than that, I don’t think neurs, psychologists, doc- Adi and Yash (Chopra) ji ning in Mumbai’s Maratha the loving, romantic bits,” my mother is a tough always felt that I can play abad where the lockdown being a woman or a man tors, musicians, actors - we of essaying the role, I was Mandir until recently when he said. cookie, but a very affection- more unconventional roles wasn’t as total as in Chen- makes you different kinds covered almost every pro- excited to work with him COVID-19 forced cinema “I have to admit, for ate person. She makes the because of my looks, but nai. of writers. fession during the 21 days. but had no idea how to go halls to close in March. someone who doesn’t like best coffee in Madras. In about it and also if I would Widely credited for chang- mushy, romantic films, the 'DDLJ' has belied that and The unit was very small. On working with Shruti I also learnt about hosting both the movie and in real be able to do it well,” Shah ing the grammar of Hindi scenes with Kajol and I did I still struggle to make that Amazon gave us strict Shruti is a very bright girl. and going live on Insta and life, she has three daugh- Rukh said in a statement cinema, the movie, accord- make me feel all fuzzy and one macho unconventional instructions that there She started blossoming a Facebook. I started learning ters who she has brought shared by production ing to YRF, was made at a warm. There, I said it!” the kick a** character which should be only six people little late. We all started Hindi and French online, up so well. My elder sister banner Yash Raj Films budget of Rs 4 crore and in actor said. suits me, or so I thought, in front of the camera. The acting by 18 or 19, but she and had Zoom meetings. (YRF). 1995 it collected Rs 89 crore Shah Rukh also revealed is a doctor, I’m an actress but its been a struggle to others had to wait outside. finished her studies and Without the digital plat- The 54-year-old actor in India and Rs 13.50 crore he never changes the radio and my younger sister is a not be considered roman- We were shooting in resi- went to the US to learn form we couldn’t have fin- actor said people can see in overseas markets, a total channel when a DDLJ song music, so she started late. teacher. All of us owe our tic and sweet for the last 25 dential areas while Sec 144 ished the Amazon film. a glimpse of his real self collection of Rs 102.50 crore comes on. "I can never get was still in force, so if five She is a very smart person On her mother taking to success and confidence to in Raj, particularly in his worldwide. sick of them. They bring years - a struggle, I guess, I or six people had gath- and multi-talented. She can acting her. It was easy working sense of humour, which In today’s inflation adjust- back memories of a film am happy to lose.” ered, we would have been sing, write and she can also I came up with a story with her. Sarkaaru Vari Paata team to fly US Vijay Sethupathi could become darling of Tamils are awaiting US visas,” for shooting in the US, he explains Ravi Shankar was quick to give the nod. Yalamanchili, one of the In fact, he was the one who producers of the film. “We gave us the confidence and are almost done with the pushed us,” says the pro- pre-production and once ducer about the Parasuram we get the visas, we can directorial. work on how many crew Meanwhile... Superstar members can be accommo- plans a working holiday dated on location overseas, Since Mahesh will have etc,” he adds. to stay in the US for two Since the US is one of the months, the superstar is countries badly affected by planning to club work COVID-19, the makers are with a vacation. He wants being very cautious. “We have to make sure to leave for the US along that we shoot the film fol- with his family. lowing all safety proto- Ä source informs us that, he decks are slowly of shooting in the US the cols. We shall leave noth- “While the unit is expect- being cleared for makers have now turned ed to leave next month Mahesh Babu’s film, ing to chance,” he shares. T their focus on getting the Apparently, Mahesh Babu (subject to the visas being Sarkaaru Vari Paata. As the necessary permissions. is excited about returning granted), Mahesh Babu ctor Vijay Sethu- haran in the biopic titled he was against the LTTE should have come as a team of the action drama is “We have completed and his family may leave to the film sets. “When we pathi stepping out after the number of wick- and did not support the great relief to the actor who gearing up for two months all our paperwork and approached Mahesh Babu for the US in December.” Aof the ‘800’ film ets he took in international Eelam cause and instead had gone into a shell after project without precipitat- cricket. cosied along with the Sin- the controversy broke out ing the situation, despite Of course, there were hala establishment. in Tamil Nadu. Perhaps he Aamir Khan’s son Junaid fails to clear audi- getting open support from many, in cinema, politics But the demand that Vijay was caught in a dilemma sections of people urging and in the public domain, Sethupathi should not play to choose between a lucra- to go ahead with his plans, who elucidated on Vijay the role of Muralidharan tive plum assignment and tion; won't star in Malayalam movie remake is likely to turn him into a Sethupathi’s right to in the biopic was based respecting the sentiments ven as Bollywood had his father in the lead darling of the Tamil people. choose his films, how the purely on sentiments. For of the people. continues to face role. He was also part of the The award winning actor, public demand that he many Tamil people, the That Muralidharan himself Ecriticism over star TV show Masterminds. who had been silent when should not don the role LTTE and the people of stepped in to help him put kids getting easy breaks, "It is up to him (about the issue raged like wildfire of Muralidharan was an Eelam were denied justice an end to the controversy with several leading poli- infringement of freedom of and the Sri Lankan gov- by making the announce- reports reveal that Aamir making his film debut). ticians and film personali- expression and so on and ernment ran roughshod ment was a good thing. Khan’s son Junaid failed to He should lead his own ties like director Bharathi- so forth. over them in the last days For, the anger among the clear an audition for a film. life and take his own deci- raja and lyricist Thamarai Then there was another of the war. Since Muralid- people, as it was evident There were reports that sions. I don't want to take Junaid, Aamir's elder personally requesting him section that tried to justify haran did not condemn in social media and else- it for him. I have left it all child from his previous to bow down to popular the past actions of Muralid- the excesses of the Sri where, threatened to not to him. He certainly has marriage to Reena Dutta, demand, has at last decided haran that were the prima- Lankan army, a Tamilian only derail Vijay Sethu- an inclination towards the would make his Bollywood to call it off, at least through ry cause for the plethora of should not play his part in pathi’s film career but also creative world and towards debut with the remake it. He has been giving audi- wants to venture in to Bol- Muthiah Muralidharan. objections that came from a Tamil film was all that the the prospects of the film Apart from the hashtags, different quarters and thus people felt. The request to ‘800’ in the State. of a Malayalam movie, tions for various films for lywood as an actor, then he filmmaking. He is follow- #ShameOnVijaySethupathi trying to say that the crick- abandon the project was Now the biopic could be Ishq, produced by Neeraj quite some time now, while would have to follow the ing his path, he has stud- and #BoycottVijaySethu- eter was not such a bad guy based more on Tamil sen- taken with some other actor Pandey. acting in theatre plays. proper process and audi- ied theatre. He is actually pathi, trending for one full as he had been made out to timents. Perhaps that was and perhaps in some other Now, according to media Aamir Khan has been very tion for roles. more interested in theatre day, the entire social media be and he should be judged the reason that Vijay Sethu- language. For in Tamil it reports, the star kid will clear about not helping Junaid, who has been than films. I am allowing was continuously filled by this proven talent. pathi, too, could not cock may not get the patronage not be making his debut with anything," Times of trained at Los Angeles’ him to go and find his own with scorn for the actor, The cricketer himself came a snook at it as some ‘pro- required for a box office hit, India quoted sources as American Academy of Dra- path. That's how it should although he had audi- who had agreed to play the out with his explanations gressive’ and ‘intellectually going by the rancor and bit- be. He is very bright," the tioned for a role in the saying. matic Arts, has worked as role of the ace Sri Lankan in a bid to prove wrong the inclined’ people did. terness that it generated in movie. "He had auditioned Aamir Khan has already an assistant director on Raj- actor had earlier said in an bowler Muthiah Muralid- allegations against him that The resolution to the issue the past few days. for this role but did not get made it clear that if Junaid kumar Hirani's PK, which interview. Top News of J&K Jammu, Tuesday, October 20, 2020 INTERNATIONAL 7 Trump says Sudan to be Shehbaz Sharif sent to jail in removed from terrorism list money laundering case award more money to LAHORE, Oct 20 (Agen- Americans than Africans cies) : Pakistan Muslim who worked there. League-Nawaz (PML- The letter said the plan N) chief and Opposition offers compensation Leader in the National dependent on a victim’s Assembly Shehbaz Sharif nation of birth, rather than was sent to jail on Tuesday the severity of injuries. in a money laundering “This scheme would pay case. nothing at all to nearly a Shehbaz, younger brother third of the embassy vic- of three-time former prime tims and categorises natu- minister Nawaz Sharif, was ralised US citizens as non- arrested by the National Americans. It sets the value of the life of a US embassy Accountability Bureau CAIRO, Oct 20 (Agen- compensation for victims for 27 years. employee born in Africa (NAB) on September 28 cies) : President Donald of the 1998 bombings of the Congress is then expected at only 8 per cent of an after a court here rejected Trump on Monday said US embassies in Kenya and to act to restore Sudan’s employee born in Ameri- his bail application in the Sudan will be removed Tanzania, attacks conduct- sovereign immunity, ca,” the letter said. Rs 700 crores money laun- from the US list of state ed by Osama bin Laden’s which would effectively Jack Quinn, counsel for dering case. sponsors of terrorism if al-Qaida network while bin stop future compensation the ballot. recently said the Oppo- ber last year after he was the 9/11 families that sued Next day, the 69-year-old it follows through on its Laden was living in Sudan. claims from being filed Safdar, on Monday, was sition leaders should be allowed by the courts and Sudan, also expressed dis- former chief minister of pledge to pay $335 million General Abdel-Farrah against it in US courts. briefly arrested from his convicted in cases against pleasure at the announce- Punjab province was sent the government to go there to American terror victims Burhan, head of Sudan’s Meanwhile, Sudan is to hotel room in Karachi, a them. He was complaining ment. on a physical remand by an for a period of eight weeks and their families but some ruling sovereign coun- begin the process of nor- day after he staged a pro- about delay in such cases. “The 9/11 families are accountability court. for medical treatment, has hurt in the attacks weren’t cil, welcomed Trump’s malising relations with counting on Congress to On Tuesday, an account- test at the tomb of the coun- Shehbaz, who has denied accused Army Chief Gen happy with the deal. announcement as a “con- Israel, possibly with Israeli reject Sudan’s plea that ability court of Lahore try’s founder and attended any wrongdoing, was Qamar Javed Bajwa and The move will open the structive step”. Prime Minister Benja- our pending lawsuits be rejected the NAB’s plea a joint opposition rally. arrested just ahead of the spy agency ISI head Lt Gen door for the African coun- He said in a tweet the min Netanyahu joining wiped out and they insist seeking further extension Shehbaz also termed the planned protests by his try to get international removal would come “in a congratulatory phone Faiz Hameed for interfer- it do nothing that would to his physical remand. unholy alliance of Imran party, the Pakistan Muslim loans and aid needed to recognition of the historic call between Trump and ing in the elections of undermine them,” Quinn Shehbaz told the court Khan and the NAB behind League-Nawaz (PML-N), revive its battered economy change that has taken place Hamdok. 2018 and installing Imran said. that the NAB didn’t ask political victimisation of to demand the resignation and rescue the country’s in Sudan”. The designation of Sudan Khan’s “puppet govern- However, Edith Bartley, any questions about money opposition leaders. He has of Prime Minister Khan. transition to democracy. Sudan is on a fragile path as a state sponsor of ter- ment”. spokesperson for the fami- laundering during his three been shifted to Kot Lakhpat The political temperature The announcement, just to democracy after a pop- rorism dates back to the The powerful Army, lies of the Americans killed weeks detention. jail in Lahore. is high in the country since two weeks ahead of the ular uprising last year led 1990s when Sudan briefly which has ruled Pakistan in the embassy bombing in Talking to reporters, Maryam Nawaz, daugh- the 11 opposition parties US presidential election, the military to overthrow hosted bin Laden and other Nairobi, Kenya, thanked Shehbaz criticised the ter of Nawaz Sharif, had formed an alliance — Pak- for more than half of its 70 also comes as the Trump autocratic leader Omar wanted militants. Sudan the State Department and Imran Khan government said Shehbaz had been istan Democratic Move- plus years of existence, has administration works to al-Bashir in April 2019. A was also believed to have the new government in for arresting Moham- arrested only because he ment — against the Army’s hitherto wielded consider- get other Arab countries, military-civilian govern- served as a pipeline for Sudan for securing com- mad Safdar, son-in-law of did not leave his elder involvement in politics. able power in the matters such as Sudan, to join the ment now rules the coun- Iran to supply weapons to pensation for the victims. Nawaz Sharif, for raising brother (Nawaz). Nawaz Sharif, living in of security and foreign United Arab Emirates and try, with elections possible Palestinian militants in the She said that once slogans in giving respect to Prime Minister Khan London since Novem- policy. Bahrain’s recent recogni- in late 2022. Gaza Strip. released, the compensa- tion of Israel. In an address to the The “state sponsors of ter- tion will fulfil a longstand- Delisting Sudan from the nation, Prime Minister rorism” designation is one ing commitment to the state sponsors blacklist is a Abdalla Hamdok said get- of the US government’s Final Trump-Biden debate will victims first made by Presi- key incentive for the Suda- ting off the list would help most effective sanctions dent George W Bush, hon- nese government to nor- his government benefit tools and bars virtually oured by President Barack malise relations with Israel. from debt relief and access all non-humanitarian US Obama and now affirmed feature ‘mute’ button after Trump’s announcement foreign loans and invest- transactions with coun- by Trump. came after Treasury Secre- ments, which are seen as tries on it. It was created “We urge Congress to tary Stephen Mnuchin trav- the country’s gateway to in 1979 to punish nations immediately pass the leg- chaotic first clash elled to Bahrain to cement economic recovery. The that fund or otherwise sup- islation that is needed to “You sit behind a com- That number represents the Gulf state’s recognition country has more than $60 port terrorist acts. With implement the agreement, puter and do a debate. It’s more than one-fifth of all of the Jewish state. billion in foreign debt, he Sudan’s removal, only Iran, ridiculous and then they and begin the payment the votes cast in the 2016 Trump tweeted: “GREAT said. North Korea and Syria will cut you off whenever they election. process,” she said. “Con- news! New government of “It’s a long way,” he said, remain on the list. want,” Trump said in an Early voting is likely to gress cannot let this agree- Sudan, which is making adding: “It needs serious Some victims denounced October 8 interview on Fox ramp up this week as more ment fall victim to legisla- great progress, agreed to planning and hard work to the settlement; others Business. states open up voting cen- tive gridlock and bicker- pay $335 MILLION to US achieve the maximum ben- urged Congress to pass leg- Earlier on Monday, tres for those who want to ing. The victims, and our terror victims and families. efit of this opportunity.” islation needed to imple- Trump’s campaign said avoid possible coronavirus regional allies, who wish Once deposited, I will lift Once the compensation ment the agreement. it was unhappy with the exposure at crowded Elec- to have Sudan emerge as an Sudan from the State Spon- money has been deposited, More than 500 of the 700 announced set of topics for tion Day polling sites. economically viable sup- Thursday’s debate, argu- sors of Terrorism list. At Trump is to sign an order victims of the 1998 bomb- In Florida, where more porter of regional peace, ing that it should focus long last, JUSTICE for the removing Sudan from the ings at the US embassies than 2.5 million have are depending on Congress more on foreign policy American people and BIG terrorism list, on which signed a letter rejecting already voted by mail, to act swiftly in support of WASHINGTON, Oct a back-and-forth after that and asserting that the non- residents lined up for the step for Sudan!” it has languished under Sudan’s settlement offer, this effort.” 20 (Agencies) : The final time. partisan group was tilted first day of early in-person Sudan has agreed to pay heavy American sanctions partly because it would debate between President “President Trump is toward Biden. voting. A Reuters/Ipsos Donald Trump and Demo- committed to debating Joe “I will participate but poll released last week cratic rival Joe Biden will Biden regardless of last- it’s very unfair that they showed Trump and Biden feature a mute button minute rule changes from changed the topics and effectively tied in the state, NATO to set up new space centre to allow each candidate the biased commission in it’s very unfair that again which is seen as a must- to speak uninterrupted, their latest attempt to pro- we have an anchor who’s win for the president. organisers have said, look- vide advantage to their totally biased,” Trump Hundreds of people, told reporters aboard Air ing to avoid the disrup- favoured candidate,” cam- most wearing face masks, Force One as he returned tions that marred the first paign manager Bill Stepien stood in pouring rain in the amid China Russia concerns matchup. said. to Washington from rallies morning outside the public in Arizona. KESTER (BELGIUM), This week, the site at the Cold War, NATO had Much of the facility is The Trump campaign The Biden campaign did library in Coral Gables, a voiced objections to the Kristen Welker of NBC Oct 20 (Agencies): To a Kester is set to fall under more than 20 stations, but encased in thick steel not immediately respond majority-Hispanic city near change — made after the News, a respected White few of the locals, the top- a new orbit, when NATO new technologies mean the plates, including the ducts to a request for comment. Miami. President repeatedly talked More than 30 million House reporter, is slated secret, fenced-off installa- announces that it is creat- world's biggest security where cables run, to with- Louis Perez, 57, an insur- over both Biden and the Americans have already to anchor the debate. tion on the hill is known as ing a space centre to help organization can double ance fraud investigator, stand any attack by elec- moderator at last month’s cast their ballots, limiting Biden’s campaign said “the radar station”. manage satellite communi- its coverage with a fifth of said he was voting for tromagnetic pulses — high debate in violation of its Trump’s chances of refram- both sides previously Some folks claim to have cations and key parts of its that number. Biden because of Trump’s bursts of energy that can agreed-upon rules — but ing a contest that national agreed to let moderators seen mysterious Russians military operations around At Kester, behind a knock out electrical power said the Republican would and state opinion polls choose the subjects. It said handling of the corona- virus pandemic. “He lied in the area. Over the years, the world. double security fence, mas- grids or destroy electronic still take part in the Thurs- show him trailing. Trump wanted to avoid rumours have swirled that In December, NATO lead- sive steel gates and bul- about it right from the circuit boards and compo- day night event, one of Trump repeatedly inter- discussing his steward- it might be a base for US ers declared space to be the letproof glass in a facility beginning,” Perez, who is nents. his last chances to reach rupted Biden during a ship of the coronavirus nuclear warheads. alliance's “fifth domain” of that can withstand a terror a large prime-time audi- chaotic and ill-tempered pandemic, which surveys not affiliated with a party, But NATO allies are It's easy to see how the operations, after land, sea, attack or any attempt to ence before voting ends on debate on September 29, at show is the top issue for said of Trump. increasingly concerned rumours start. The site air and cyberspace. Over jam communications, four November 3. one point provoking Biden voters. Registered Republican is visually striking. Four two days of talks start- satellite dishes ensconced about other kinds of attacks The Presidential Commis- to snap: “Will you shut up, “As usual, the President Antonio Sanchez, an archi- tect who arrived in the huge white Kevlar balls sit ing on Thursday, NATO in Kevlar domes connect using anti-satellite weap- sion on Debates said each man?” is more concerned with the United States from Com- like giant spherical space- defence ministers will NATO's civilian and mili- ons miles above the earth candidate’s microphone ‘They cut you off’ rules of a debate than he is which could wreak havoc at the debate in Nash- Trump backed out of a getting a nation in crisis munist Cuba, said he sup- craft in a compound in the greenlight a new space tary headquarters in Bel- ported Trump because he below and leave dangerous ville, Tennessee, would second scheduled debate the help it needs,” Biden middle of open farm coun- centre at the alliance's Air gium to their operations “stands for freedom” and debris adrift in space. be silenced to allow the set for last Thursday over spokesman TJ Ducklo said. try 25 kilometres (16 miles) Command in Ramstein, around the world. other to make two min- a disagreement about the The number of Americans against socialism. “My two “Some nations – includ- west of Belgium's capital, Germany. From their elevated posi- utes of opening remarks virtual format following who voted early reached daughters are doctors,” Brussels. “This will be a focal point tion, the dishes — two of ing Russia and China – are at the beginning of each his COVID-19 infection. 30.2 million on Monday, said Sanchez, 59. “I don’t But the Kester Satellite for ensuring space support them 16 metres (52 feet) in developing anti-satellite 15-minute segment of the At that time, he raised according to the Univer- think this could have hap- Ground Station is both to NATO operations, shar- diameter — beam infor- systems which could blind, debate. Both microphones concerns about having his sity of Florida’s United pened any place other than safer and more sophisti- ing information and coor- mation and imagery down disable or shoot down sat- will be turned on to allow microphone muted. States Elections Project. America.” cated than local lore might dinating our activities,” across Europe and over ellites and create danger- suggest. It's central to space NATO Secretary-General Africa into space above ous debris in orbit. We communications at NATO Jens Stoltenberg said before the equator where satel- must increase our under- China takes note of Australia joining — the biggest and most the meeting. lites owned by allies like standing of the challenges modern of four such sta- It's part of the alliance's the United States, Britain, in space and our ability to tions the military alliance efforts to keep ahead in France and Italy orbit. address them,” Stoltenberg Malabar naval drills runs. a fast moving and hi- NATO itself doesn't own said. BEIJING, Oct 20 (Agencies): China The US and Japan are the other coun- request to be part of the mega naval Around 2,000 satellites tech sector, particularly any satellites. For the moment, the mil- on Tuesday said it has "taken note" of tries that participate in the annual drill comes in the midst of growing orbit the earth, over half amid concern about what Around the globe, com- itary alliance insists that India's announcement that Australia exercise, which is likely to take place strain in ties with China over the operated by NATO coun- member countries say is manders in ships, aircraft will join the annual Malabar naval next month in the Bay of Bengal and its “approach will remain border row in eastern Ladakh. China tries, ensuring everything increasingly aggressive and mobile or static head- exercises along with the US and Japan, the Arabian Sea. Commenting on has been suspicious about the purpose from mobile phone and behavior in space by China quarters decrypt the data defensive and fully in line underlining that military cooperation the announcement, Foreign Ministry of the Malabar exercise as it feels that banking services to weath- and Russia. to gather orders, pictures with international law.” should be "conducive" to regional spokesman Zhao Lijian told a media the annual war game is an effort to er forecasts. NATO com- Around 80 countries have and intelligence, prepare And despite the strides peace and stability. briefing here that China has "taken manders in places like satellites and private com- missions, or move troops being made in the “fifth India on Monday announced that note of this development." "We always contain its influence in the Indo-Pacific Afghanistan or Kosovo rely panies are moving in too. In and military equipment. domain,” Stoltenberg has Australia will join the upcoming Mala- believe that military cooperation region. The Malabar exercise started on some of them to navi- the 1980s, just a fraction of From Kester, new lines of repeatedly said over the bar exercise which effectively means between countries should be condu- in 1992 as a bilateral drill between the gate, communicate, share NATO's communications communication can be set last year that “NATO has that all the four-member countries of cive to regional peace and stability,” Indian Navy and the US Navy in the intelligence and detect mis- was via satellite. Today, up for NATO within a half- no intention to put weap- the 'Quad' or Quadrilateral coalition he said in a brief reaction. Indian Ocean. Japan became a perma- sile launches. it's at least 40%. During hour. ons in space.” will be participating in the mega drill. India's decision to heed to Australia's nent participant in the exercise in 2015. Top News of J&K 8 SPORTS Jammu, Tuesday, October 20, 2020 Struggling CSK to bring in more youngsters; Dhoni says they have lacked spark run out of a bit of juice. But if you look at the three-year cycle, we won the first year, lost the last one last year,” Fleming explained. “We always thought the third year was an ageing group and would be diffi- cult and Dubai has chanced us with a whole new set of requirements. “We have some players that we will look at...,” the former New Zealand cap- tain added. Fleming said the slow conditions and some superb bowling by Royals spinners did not let his side Suzuki rider Alex Rins, center, of Spain, winner of the Aragon Motorcycle Grand Prix, celebrates win the settle into a rhythm. podium with second placed Honda rider Alex Marquez, left, of Spain, and third placed Suzuki rider Joan Mir, “When in slow conditions of Spain, at the Motorland circuit in Alcaniz, Spain. ABU DHABI, Oct 20 will be turning that over,” push the guys,” Dhoni said you are exposed to spin- (Agencies) : Chennai Super Fleming said after the at the presentation ceremo- ners, it is difficult to get Kings coach Stephen Flem- seven-wicket loss to Rajas- ny on Monday. the innings underway. We Siraj and Shardul to fight for ing and skipper Mahendra than Royals when asked if “But what this result has lost wickets throughout. Singh Dhoni say that the there will be a shift from done is give those young- The consolidation period became longer. We could bottom-placed team will the team’s policy of stick- sters a chance in the rest not get momentum,” Flem- fifth pacer’s slot for Test series ring in the changes in its ing to a squad. The three- of the tournament. Maybe ing added. upcoming IPL matches by time winners’ poor run this going forward we bring Asked about not bowling trying out youngsters even season has put a question- them in and they play with- a spinner after 12 overs, Down Under though the Indian is yet to mark on the approach and out pressure,” he added. Fleming said: “It’s more NEW DELHI, Oct 20 notice the requisite “spark” Dhoni, trying to justify it, Fleming said the current of a question for MS, to be in them. said that the younger lot slump should not be a bolt (Agencies) : Hyderabad’s fair,” adding: “They are Mohammed Siraj will fight With just three wins from has not done enough to from the blue for the side, trying out. Even in Shar- 10 matches so far, CSK now force a change, until now. which has an average age it out with Mumbai’s Shar- jah, it felt that it goes easier dul Thakur to claim the fifth have only mathematical “You don’t want to chop of over 30. towards the evening. They bowler’s spot in the Tests chances of making the and change. Insecurity is “We have been really (Smith and Buttler) played format for the upcoming play-offs. They next take something you don’t want consistent over the years the spinners out of the Australia tour while Guja- on defending champions to prevail in the dressing with our selection. It is fair game with their partner- rat left-arm spinner Axar on October 23. room. Also, the youngsters, to say that looking at the ship, Buttler batted excep- Patel is also likely to be “I think it’s fair that we we didn’t see the spark to table now, this team has tionally.” in contention for a place India’s consolidated squad. With the two white ball Srikkanth slams Dhoni’s ‘ridiculous’ selections, series (T20Is and ODIs) slated before the marquee four-Test rubber, the selec- asks what ‘spark’ did he see in Jadhav tion committee under Sunil Joshi’s chairmanship is Super Kings squad did not Jagadeesan has played of bowling, coming on expected to pick a jumbo show the spark needed to just one match so far. when the game is already former chairman of selec- chock-a-bloc opening slot Rahane are Test specialists squad for all three formats tors MSK Prasad told PTI with Rohit Sharma, Mayank in the line-up. challenge the seniors and CSK currently lie bottom lost. There is no doubt when it meets later this on Tuesday. Agarwal, Prithvi Shaw, As per the tentative sched- break into the playing XI. of the heap and succumbed Dhoni is great but I cannot week. According to Prasad, the Shubman Gill available ule, the tour will open with “I will never accept what to a seven-wicket loss agree with him or accept With two senior pacers new selection committee for all formats. With Rahul limited overs matches in Dhoni is saying about this against Rajasthan Royals this,” Srikkanth said. Bhuvneshwar Kumar could look at Shivam Mavi and Shikhar Dhawan there November while the Test process,” Srikkanth told here on Monday for their Dhoni’s remarks, after (thigh injury) and Ishant who he thinks has it in him for limited overs matches, series may begin from mid- ‘Star Sports Tamil. seventh defeat in the 13th the game, were met with Sharma (side strain) all but to become an all-format India has six players capa- December. “This process he keeps edition of the lucrative ruled out, Navdeep Saini severe criticism on the bowler in near future. ble of facing the new ball. Likely squad (all formats): talking about is mean- league. will certainly be the fourth social media. “Mavi could be given expo- The middle order will Virat Kohli (captain), Rohit ABU DHABI, Oct ingless. You keep talking Srikkanth, who was the pacer after Mohammed 20(Agencies) : Former “Fair enough, this season sure as an extra pacer at largely depend on skipper Sharma (VC, white ball), about process, process... team mentor and brand Shami, Jasprit Bumrah and least in white ball and may Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, India captain and selec- we weren’t really there,” Ajinkya Rahane (VC, but the process of selec- ambassador of CSK in Umesh Yadav. be groomed later for red Manish Pandey and Hardik tion committee chief Kris Dhoni said at the presenta- Tests), Cheteshwar Pujara, tion itself is wrong. What the inaugural edition of The fifth pacer’s slot in ball,” Prasad opined. Pandya (all white ball). Srikkanth has slammed tion ceremony. Hanuma Vihari, KL Rahul is Dhoni’s deal? He says the IPL, also questioned Test matches may go to Shardul and his CSK With Hardik not bowl- “Also the youngsters, (wk), Shikhar Dhawan, Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s (N) Jagadeesan (uncapped Piyush Chawla’s selection. Siraj, who has done well in teammate Deepak Chahar ing, Shivam Dube could be we didn’t see the spark to Prithvi Shaw, Mayank “ridiculous” calls for wicketkeeper-batsman) “Dhoni now says that longer version for India A will certainly be a part of the back-up all-rounder in push the guys. But what Agarwal, Shubman Gill, Chennai Super Kings in doesn’t have spark, but since the pressure is off, and his Ranji Trophy side. the white ball format side white ball. Manish Pandey, Shreyas the ongoing IPL and asked does ‘scooter’ Jadhav have he’ll give the youngsters this result has done is Shardul Thakur, who can where Umesh Yadav is The spinners in limited what “spark” did he see that spark? This is ridicu- a chance. Come on, yaar. I give those youngsters a swing the new ball, will unlikely to find a place. overs could be Washington Iyer, Hardik Pandya, in the under-performing lous. I will not accept this don’t understand this rub- chance in the rest of the also jostle for that place. As far as wicketkeepers Sundar (only T20s), Yuz- Rishabh Pant (wk), Sanju Kedar Jadhav. answer today. All this talk bish about the process at all. tournament. Maybe going He had a nightmarish Test are concerned, there will vendra Chahal, Kuldeep Samson, Wriddhiman Saha Srikkanth was referring of process, and Chennai’s Karn Sharma at least took forward we bring them debut against West Indies be four in the squad. Yadav and Ravindra Jadeja. (wk), Ravindra Jadeja, Ravi- to Dhoni’s remark that the tournament itself is over,” wickets. Chawla simply in and they play without when he suffered a muscle KL Rahul will be the first Axar Patel’s performance chandran Ashwin, Yuzven- youngsters in the Chennai he added. goes through the motions pressure,” Dhoni added. pull while bowling his very choice in white ball cricket may not go unnoticed. dra Chahal, Washington first over. with Rishabh Pant (all for- He is doing well in the Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, “Siraj has really done mats) and Sanju Samson ongoing IPL for the Delhi Jasprit Bumrah, Moham- In London with consent of my parents well for India A over the (only T20s) also joining him. Capitals. In Tests, it will med Shami, Umesh Yadav, past few seasons. I think he Wriddhiman Saha, as usual, be R Ashwin, Jadeja and if Navdeep Saini, Deepak is a better red ball bowler will be Pant’s understudy in required Kuldeep Yadav. Chahar, Shardul Thakur, and could be very handy the Tests. Hanuma Vihari, Chetesh- Axar Patel and Moham- there is no family rift or problems with in Australian conditions,” Similarly, India has a war Pujara and Ajinkya med Siraj. coach : Sindhu Zimbabwe coach Rajput skips Pakistan NEW DELHI, Oct 20 regard," Sindhu said in a invitations to current world added. (Agencies): World Cham- statement posted on Twit- champions and the Indian The 25-year-old later pion P V Sindhu on Tues- ter on Tuesday. said being in London gives said that there is no issue day said she is in London to "Why will I have prob- her a chance to prepare for between her and the former tour after Indian Embassy in Harare work on her nutrition and lems/issues with my par- next year's Asia leg. All England champion. recovery needs with due ents who have sacrificed Ramana claimed that the "Also I do not have any consent of her family and their lives for my sake? celebrated shuttler was not issues with my coach Mr seeks exemption:ZC coaches, denying reports of Mine is a very close knit- happy with her training at Gopichand or the training a fallout with either of the ted family and they will the national camp. KARACHI, Oct 20 ZC tweeted. concerns in the Board. A delegation of Cricket facilities at the academy," two even though her father always support me. I am "Her practice was not (Agencies): Zimbabwe "With @Lalchandrajput7 India and Pakistan have South Africa is due in Sindhu wrote. spoke of her dissatisfaction in touch with my family happening properly here. cricket coach Lalchand unavailable, @ZimCrick- had no bilateral cricketing Lahore next month during with the national camp in members everyday." After the 2018 Asian Ramana said Sindhu had Rajput has not travelled etv has appointed bowl- ties due to tense diplomatic the Pakistan Super League informed the Badmin- Hyderabad. This was after her father Games, Gopi (chief coach with the team for a tour of ing coach Douglas Hondo ties between the two coun- matches to inspect the ton Association of India Pakistan after the Indian to take charge of the team tries. The Olympic silver-med- P V Ramana told PTI that Pullela Gopichand) didn't security arrangements for allist has been in London her move was a result of take interest in her training. (BAI) regarding her trip to embassy in Harare request- for the three ODIs and as "The concerns are genuine their team. for the last 10 days and training "not happening He didn't provide a proper London and had also kept ed his exemption from the many T20Is games against because the PCB is waiting The 58-year-old Rajput posted a picture with properly at the camp in practice partner to train Gopichand in the loop. limited-over series. @TheRealPCB." for confirmation from the sports nutritionist Rebecca Hyderabad". with her," he said. "She had sent a letter to A statement from Zim- 'ESPNCricinfo' reported ICC and BCCI by January- was appointed as Zim- Randell of the Gatorade The celebrated Indian is "She was not having BAI last week about her babwe Cricket said that that the exemption was February that the national babwe's full time coach Sports Science Institute gearing up for the Asia leg enough quality practice trip, with a copy to Gopi... Rajput will miss the tour sought citing "travel guide- team would be issued visas in August 2018, after the (GSSI), her training base, of the Badminton World and was fed up with the and since she will be there following the request from lines of the government for by the Indian government team's failure to qualify for on her social media page Federation's calendar, treatment," he claimed. for at least eight weeks, she the Indian embassy. In its citizens". for next year's World T20 the 2019 World Cup. on Monday. scheduled in January next Sindhu has been part will be practicing with Eng- Rajput's absence, bowl- The Zimbabwean team in India," the source said. He played two Tests A report claimed that year. of the national camp for land team. So, she request- ing coach Douglas Hondo is scheduled to play three "Makes no sense to stop Sindhu left the country Owing to the COVID-19 Olympic hopefuls and was and four ODIs for India ed BAI to put in a word would take charge of the ODIs against Pakistan in him from travelling to "due to tensions in her pandemic, the BWF has training with her Korean between 1985 and 1987. to Badminton England," team during the tour. Rawalpindi, starting Octo- Pakistan when he has been family", a speculation she been forced to move the coach Park Tae Sang ever The Zimbabwe players Ramana said. "@Lalchandrajput7 will ber 30, before moving to issued a visa. The PCB is rejected. World Tour Finals (Janu- since Kim Ji Hyun resigned were required to undergo Sindhu skipped the miss the @TheRealPCB Lahore for three T20Is. bound to provide the best "I came to London a few ary 27-31) and the two Asia last year. two COVID-19 tests -- one recently-concluded Den- tour after the Embassy of The visiting team arrived security and hospitality to days back to work on my opens (January 12-17 and Gopichand refused to in Harare prior to their nutrition and recovery January 19-24) to Bangkok. respond to Ramana's mark Open Super 750 India in Harare wrote to in Pakistan on Tuesday. the visiting contingent as departure on Monday, and needs with GSSI. In fact I Sindhu will not get a remarks. tournament and will next @ZimCricketv asking that A top source in the PCB per regulations," he added. have come here with the direct entry in the resched- "I don't want to respond be seen in action at the he be exempted from visit- said that the directives of The PCB has also invited another on Tuesday. consent of my parents uled World Tour Final to what her father has to Asian leg of the adjusted ing Pakistan. The Embassy the Indian government to South Africa and England This will be Zimbabwe's and absolutely they (sic) as the BWF has decided say, if Sindhu says some- BWF World Tour 2020 in of Pakistan in Harare had not allow Rajput to visit to send teams to Pakistan first tour of Pakistan since were no family rifts in this against handing automatic thing, I will respond," he January. issued a visa to Rajput," the Pakistan had caused some in January-February. 2015. Top News of J&K Jammu, Tuesday, October 20, 2020 STATE / CONTD.... 9 Mohamed Ali: There is lot of room for improvement Malabar Gold & Diamonds defender recently penned a new two-year contract Top News Report a room for improvement I don’t feel I was able to us diverting from our plan. introduces One India One Gold Rate both in the personal as well deliver up to my best abili- We are a club that is built Top News Report Rate initiative will ensure gear up for Dhanteras and documentation needed to JAMMU, Oct 20: Last as collective fronts.“This ties and I want to set that on a philosophy to attack, the customers across the Diwali, Malabar’s initia- deter unscrupulous busi- season saw FC Goa create is going to be a big season straight this season. The to take the initiative in a JAMMU, Oct 20: Mala- country purchase gold at tive on uniform gold pric- ness practices. For this, history. Thanks to a club- ahead of us,” exclaimed new coach gives me the game and that’s what we bar Gold & Diamonds, fair price. Also, the gold ing would be implement- the industry needs to seek record haul of 39 points Ali after committing his chance at a fresh start and I will continue to do.“It’s a one of the leading gold they are buying is conflict- ed across its 120 show- transparency throughout, in the league stage of the future to the Gaurs. “The will look to impress him in new-look side but you can and diamonds jewellery free and pure by ensur- rooms in the country. Mal- from the mining source Indian Super League, the club has always put a lot the days to come.”A new- see from the signings that retail chains in the country ing responsible sourcing. abar Gold & Diamonds is and enabling tracking Gaurs clinched top spot of faith in me and this is look FC Goa, a new chal- each one of them is a high- launches ‘One India One Another key aspect from known for its quality and mechanisms till it reaches and a historic first-ever a great opportunity for lenge. The new season will caliber player. I expect this Gold Rate’ - an initiative Malabar is the buyback exquisite designs. The various establishments. spot in the group stage me to repay the same. see a number of fresh faces season to be even tougher offering uniform gold assurance to the customer company prides itself in Tracking of gold through- of the 2021 AFC Champi- There is a lot of room for in the FC Goa shirt with the for me, but I am up for the rate across all states in the whenever they want to sell maintaining complete out the supply chain will ons League for an Indian improvement.“Last season club already having made challenge. With a number country for 100% BIS hall- or exchange their gold all transparency and ensures help arrest malpractices club. Mohamed Ali, a was great for us as a team. seven new signings. Ali, of new and young faces, I marked and responsible across India. responsible sourcing of and strict provisions from Goan native who has We played at a high level however, doesn’t feel that will also play with a chip sourced gold without com- Commenting on the new gold, diamond, and plati- the govt will bolster the been a part of the FC Goa and were thankfully able will impact much in terms on my shoulders.“The promising on the quality initiative, Ahammed MP, num to provide its cus- sector. Lowering duty and blueprint these last three to bring a lot of joy to the of the attitude of the side new normal will not allow and purity of gold. Chairman, Malabar Group tomers conflict-free prod- other levies will also dis- years signed a new two- lives of all Goans. How- and how they go about fans to be in attendance, While the international said, “While the Covid- ucts.Enthusiastic about courage and help elimi- year extension. The new ever, we can’t settle. As their business.“Having but we are sure that our gold prices are transpar- 19 pandemic has caused the One India One Gold nate smuggling of gold, contract affords him the a club, we have a long new faces in the dress- fans will be glued to the ent and uniform custom severe turmoil across sec- Rate, Asher Ottamoochik- which is a major concern opportunity to build on way to go. It’s only been ing room is an exciting TV and mobile sets. They duty and taxes are applied tors, the demand for gold kal, MD India Opera- for the sector. Malabar’ what he considers ‘special’ six years since we took development. It gives us are the best in the country across the globe, in India, has stayed consistently tions, Malabar Gold and One India One Gold Rate and another chance at get- to the field and the stress even more impetus to play and we look forward to there exists a disparity high. This shows the Diamonds said, “It is time is a step in the direction to ting back his place in the every season has been on better,” added the 28-year- making them proud once across states in the rates Indian consumer’ affinity for the Indian gold sector create a transparent and starting XI as he foresees improvement.“Personally, old.“However, I don’t see again.” of gold, even though towards the yellow metal to set a standard in pric- level playing field, while gold is primarily sourced as a saving and wealth ing, sourcing responsibly, ensuring the benefit to the from the same designated creation instrument. Our and exchange policies to consumer as the primary Sunteck Realty acquires approx. 50 acres banks. Such differentiated initiative of One India build a sustainable eco- objective.The best part is pricing of gold, which is One Gold Rate aims to fur- system. The only differ- One India One Gold Rate essentially a commodity of ther protect the consumer ential between buying is not an offer campaign, in emerging micro-market specified and measurable interest by providing them gold from one manufac- but this is Malabar Prom- quality, does not favour with a uniform gold rate turer to another should be ise to its patrons. Mala- Top News Report Commenting on the ing Covid-19 scenario, added. Apart from the consumer interest. In some without compromising the value of designing the bar Promise’ is a set of development, Kamal I believe our upcoming affordability and expan- cases, the price difference on purity. Gold is a part ornament and the auxil- assurances offered by the JAMMU, Oct 20: Sunteck Khetan, Chairman and projects will continue to sive nature of the project, between the states with of Indian tradition since iary benefits provided to brand exclusively to its Realty Ltd, India’s lead- Managing Director, of Sun- fulfill the emerging - cus it is equally bestowed with highest gold rates and centuries and is a part of the customer during and customers to enable wor- ing luxury developer has teck Realty Ltd said, “The tomer needs: residential great locational connec- lowest rates is as high as all auspicious occasions. after purchase. One India ry-free shopping as well entered into an agreement second strategic acquisi- premises that complement tivity, being strategically Rs.400 per gram. However, for it to be truly One Gold Rate is a step as to safeguard their pur- to acquire approx 50-acre tion amidst the pandemic today’s lifestyle and suit placed near the railway Malabar Gold & Dia- auspicious, it needs to in this direction and dem- chases for their lifetime. land parcel in Vasind. complements our strategy the requirements for Work station as well as located monds, over the years has be procured responsibly onstrates our market lead- All existing privileges The project will offer to strengthen our brand From Home.” along the NH3 with access recognized this issue and without exploitation of ership as far as customer such as 0% deduction on approximately 2.6 million presence. “Our momentum, both to key social and civic worked towards creating the stakeholders. We at centricity is concerned. exchange and best value square feet. Envisaged as Our Vasind acquisition on sales and the execution infrastructure in the area. a uniform pricing policy Malabar, believe in our At Malabar, we believe on buyback continue like a one of the large residen- reflects our differentiated front, has been increasing The project will be a to safeguard gold buyers key principles – consumer that by being transparent before. Malabar Gold & tial development under the development philoso- post the lockdown and we key addition to Sunteck’s across the country. interest, transparent busi- and by empowering the Diamonds has been offer- ‘Sunteck World’ brand in phy of focusing on stra- remain confident of capi- brand ‘SunteckWorld’ that In India, gold is not ness practices, and sustain- customer, we can create ing 100% BIS hallmarked Thane District, the project tegic locations along the talizing on the opportunity boasts of Naigaon’s mega- only considered auspi- able and inclusive growth. an ecosystem built on gold ornaments for more will have a revenue poten- growth vector. The project at hand. We will continue project success of Phase 1 cious, it also is a primary This is one big step trust for the sector.”The than two decades despite tial of Rs. 1,250 crores (Rs. will be largely residential, to reward our investors Sunteck Westworld and instrument of saving and towards our commitment sector has several chal- no government mandate 12.5 Billion) spanning over catering to the affordable through the acquisition Phase 2 Sunteck MaxX- investment across strata. to our customers across the lenges in term of supply to ensure the same in the the next 4-5 years. segment. With the ongo- of such value deals,” he World to its credit. The One India One Gold country.”As the customers chain, certifications and interest of customers. Observe Oct 22 as Black Perpetrators of violence will not be spared: BJP Become job creators instead of job seekers: Yudhvir Day against Pak invasion masses in alive with their such as tourism, hospitality, Top News Report Dr. D K Manyal said agri-business, and several valour and sacrifices. He t in 1947: JKUF JAMMU, Oct 20: BJP said that their sacrifices hat BJP expresses its others areas. He added that strongly condemned the will never be forgotten as strong resentment against Prime Minister has initiated Top News Report barbaric incident in which we all stand with the Police the gruesome killing of several schemes with an aim to foster entrepreneurship JAMMU, Oct 20: The Jammu and Kashmir Unity Foun- a Police Inspector was organization, their perso- a young JKP cop from in the country with special dation (JKUF) appealed to the people of Jammu and martyred in the Kashmir nal family and everybody Kashmir, Mohammad region of J&K and said that involved in the process. Ashraf Bhat, who was focus on youth. Kashmir to observe October 22 as Black Day to pay perpetrators of violence Gupta said that the posted in the Pulwama While congratulating respects to the lakhs of Hindus, Sikhs and Muslims who will not be spared at any common mass of Kashmir district and was returning proprietor of ‘Gourav were killed by the rogue army of Pakistan in 1947. cost. is fed up of these terrorists home after offering prayers Enterprises’, Sethi said “The JKUF will be holding a Webinar in a series titled J&K BJP General Secre- as they have suffered badly at a mosque in Anantnag that quality and genuine “Pakistan’s Military Invasion not Tribal Raid of Jammu tary & former MLC Adv. due to their acts of violen- when he was shot. This is products always attract and Kashmir on October 22,” said Ajaat Jamwal, Presi- Vibodh Gupta who is also ce. He said that separatists just inhumane, he said and Top News Report Sethi said that Central potential customers and dent, JKUF in a statement issued here on Tuesday. BJP’s Incharge of Kashmir and certain active political added that the perpetra- Government working under the showroom will make He said that the efforts of the organization have bore region and BJP General parties have tried to halt tors of such heinous crime JAMMU, Oct 20: J&K the guidance of Prime Minis- good business. He said that Secretary & former Mini- the peace process time and will be given harshest tre- BJP Vice President Yud- ter Narendra Modi has laun- quality is very important in fruit and Govt of India too has decided to observe protests ster Dr. Devinder Kumar again, but their ill designs atment while alive and hvir Sethi asked the youth ched numerous schemes the electronics sector and against genocidal war by rogue Nation of Pakistan on Oct Manyal accompanied by will never succeed and they will not be spared by of Jammu and Kashmir to for the welfare of people as this showroom will provide 22, 1947 against India. He informed that veteran POJK BJP Media Incharge Dr. Kashmir will march on the avail benefits of the Cen- well as youth of the nation. quality and genuine produ- leader Yuvraj Gupta, Maj. Gen G S Jamwal (Retd), the Pardeep Mahotra strongly path of glory and develop- Almighty after their death. tral Sponsored Scheme to “There have been numerous cts to its customers. only General from J&K State forces, Dr. Ajay Chrungoo, condemned the gruesome ment. He also cautioned He termed it a desperate attempt of Pakistan spon- become job creators instead stories of successful young Among others who were Tariq Ahmed, President Jiyo Aur Jeene Do, Advocate act at party headquarter, the newly formed Gupkar present include Kartar Trikuta Nagar, Jammu. alliance that they have sored militants to fail the of job seekers. entrepreneurs from J&K. Monika Kohli, Gopal Parthasarthi Sharma and Usman ongoing peace process in While inaugurating mobile However, a majority of the Mahajan, President Lakh- Kayani, President United Kashmir Peoples National Adv. Vibodh Gupta said once again tried to vitia- datta Bazaar Traders Asso- that the J&K Police along te the peace process with J&K and added that BJP accessories showroom titled youth population still sees Party, British Zone, UK along with expert speakers will stands with the family and ‘Gourav Enterprises’ at Mal- government jobs as the ideal ciation, Rakesh Gupta, with other security forces their dual face and their Gourav Gupta, Sanjay dwell at length the atrocities committed by the Paki- dual statements which fuel culprits will not be spared hotra Mohalla, Lakhdatta career,” he said. remained on the forefront Gupta, Aniket Gupta, stani army on the people of Jammu and it becomes more to counter the terrorist the acts like these and as at any cost. Bazaar here, Sethi said that Sethi urged the students Dwarka Nath, Chander relevant in the present times when the Government of activities in the region of such they must mend their In the last, BJP leaders Jammu and Kashmir is beco- and the youth to explore Janta, Sushma Gupta, India took a historic decision to abrogate the regressive J&K and have successfully ways for the greater good paid their final respects to ming self-sufficient Union the unlimited prospects for Sudhir Nanda, Shalu Gupta strived to keep the hopes of of common Kashmiri. the departed soul. Territory in all respects. entrepreneurship in sectors Article 370. and Vinod Sharma. FROM PAGE 1 commander, was killed in an encounter with secu- The statement made by Sarpanch has created great incon- TWDC/SCA to TSP dated 24-08-2001, the subsidy was investigation of the case is going on. These achievements go a long rity forces on May 6 this year in Jammu and Kash- venience among poor job card holders who becomes hope- fixed maximum to the tune of Rs 10000 for each sheep mir. According to top NIA officials, on July 30 less by the statement made by elected representative. unit, the official said. Certain conditions were issued by Govt constitutes Apex, way to make positive changes in this year, the anti-militant probe agency’s sleuths It is important to mention that Sarpanch Mohd Ali was District Sheep Husbandry Officer Poonch vide order No. raided the residence of Wagay, a truck driver, having political affiliation with various political groups DSHOP/TSP/2011-12/2881-82 dated January 28, 2012 for who was arrested by Punjab Police on April 25 and now recently had joined new created Political party of implementation of scheme, as per which, it was mandatory Divisional Committees society: LG with over Rs 29 lakh in cash. Altaf Bukhari, Jammu and Kashmir Apni Party. that Sheep Husbandry Department must receive Rs 30,000 The 18-year-old Basit who hails from Narwa area “This money was being transported to the Kash- Various social and political activist had expressed their from the beneficiaries as their share under TSP scheme and to draw roadmap, of Pulwama was accompanied by his father Bilal mir Valley to be handed over to Naikoo, the chief concern over the statement made by an elected representa- Rs 10,000 required to be paid by the department as subsidy Ahmad Khan and Chief Education Officer, Pul- operational commander of Hizbul Mujahideen. tive during Block Diwas. component for establishing sheep unit (income generating modalities wama, Soni Sonam. He has scored 695 marks out The case has been re-registered and taken over A written complaint has been submitted to Lieutenant scheme). The Department must pay the amount to the Committee. The Committee may have one co-opted of 720, securing 99.98 percentile in the NEET-2020 on May 8,” the NIA had said. Governor Manoj Sinha and copies has been forwarded seller at the rate of Rs 40,000 per sheep unit through cheque and to get the sheep unit secured by way of insurance at Member. The ‘Terms of Reference’ of the Apex commit- exam, the result of which was declared recently. Ranjit Singh and his accomplice Iqbal Singh alias to concerned authorities seeking a transparent inquiry in embezzlement of commission system done by elected rep- the time of purchase of ewes from seller. For insurance Rs tee will be to draw a road map and detailed schedule for The Lt Governor extended congratulations to all Shera are the prime accused in a case registered 416 was required to be borne by the department whereas Rs resentatives and officers of RD&PR Department of Block conduct of Elections to the District Development Councils the qualifiers and wished them success in their in connection with 532 kg heroin seizure at the 574 by the beneficiaries. But during course of verification, it Attari border in June last year by the Customs Bunjwah and had demanded filing of FIR under relevant across the Union Territory on the basis of inputs from the future endeavours. came to fore that none of the sheep units under TSP Scheme Divisional Committees and upon assessment of the ground Department. The narcotic was found hidden in a sections according to law. out of 46 sanctioned units for the year 2011-12 has been level situation taking into consideration various require- consignment of rock salt imported from Pakistan. established in Block Dhargloon/Mendhar. Verification Pak violates ceasefire along IB Ranjit is the key accused in the case that led to ments including security logistics, personnel, equipment ACB arrested ex-XEns, further revealed that then Incharge Block Veterinary Offi- etc. The Divisional Level Committee(s) for Kashmir will the arrest of Halil Ahmed Wagay, a close aide of cer Mendhar has neither recovered the beneficiaries share have Divisional Commissioner Kashmir as the Chairman, in Kathua slain militant Naikoo. It said Ranjit and his five including part of insurance required to be borne by the Inspector General of Police Kashmir as the Member, 5.05 am but there was no report of any casualty or brothers were involved in smuggling and ped- contractor in fraud case beneficiaries towards the purchase of ewes nor made the damage on the Indian side. Director Rural Development Kashmir as the Member- dling drugs for years. conspiracy, executed these works on manipu- whole payment of Rs 40,000 per sheep unit (including Rs According to official sources, 3,589 ceasefire viola- 10,000 as subsidy component) as well as Rs 990 (including Secretary and any other member as co-opted by the tions by Pakistan were reported along the Line of lated allotment orders purportedly issued by the Committee. then Executive Engineer (R&B) Electric Division, Rs 416 as subsidy component for insurance) to the sellers Control and International Border in Jammu and Major blunder in NEET & Insurance company through Cheques. However, the The Committee for Jammu Division will have Divisional Kashmir till October 6 this year compared to a total Kashmir in the year 1999 on highly exorbitant rates. Commissioner Jammu as the Chairman, Inspector Gen- It was further revealed during investigation that then I/C Block Veterinary Officer/SDO Mendhar namely of 3,168 in 2019. The highest 427 ceasefire violations 2020 exam results Naresh Kumar Dutta, by abuse of his official position eral of Police Jammu as the Member, Director Rural Devel- took place in September followed by 411 in March the expenditure of Rs. 69,60,120 was fraudulently and in a well knit conspiracy with Junaid Hussain, Mohd opment Jammu as the Member-Secretary, besides any and 408 in August, the sources said, adding July revealed, All India topper shown against actual expenditure of Rs. 50,94,868 Zabir Hussain, Mansoor Ali Khan and Sajaad Ahmed (all other person as co-opted by the Committee as the Member. recorded 398 ceasefire violations, June and April incurred and drawn by these accused public ser- employees of Sheep Husbandry Department) and Mohd Based on an assessment of manpower, security, logis- (387 each), May (382), February (366) and January vants in league with the contractors and as such Sadiq misappropriated/embezzled the subsidy component tics, transport, equipment and all other requirements, the (367). The sources said 62 ceasefire violations were declared as failed caused huge loss to the State Exchequer. The inves- to the tune of Rs 2,50,000 for establishing 26 numbers of Divisional Level Committees shall submit an outline of the reported in the first six days of this month. extra time and I saw this period as an opportu- tigation of the case is complete and soon charge- sheep units by manipulating the record, contrary to the possibilities and constraints to the Apex Level Committee. sheet to be filled before the competent court. conditions of District Sheep Husbandry Officer Poonch by nity,” Soyeb said. The Apex Level Committee shall submit its report to the showing them as seller in the year 2012-2013. Government by October 27, 2020. The above Committee(s) Similarly the remaining amount of Rs 2,19,136 as subsidy shall be serviced by the Department of Rural Development Narco Case: NIA to file component including insurance part for establishing 20 Commission system runs ACB registers case against Sheep & Panchayati Raj. numbers of sheep units was misappropriated/embezzled chargesheet against 10 Husbandry Deptt officials in by B.C Sharma, then Block Veterinary Officer/SDO Mend- workers and other associates,” the official said. RD&PR Deptt: Sarpanch har, by abusing his official position and in connivance with The official said that the conspiracy between various job card holders raised the issue of alleged Mafooz Ahmed, Liaqat Hayat, Mohd Saleem and Mohd Kathua Police arrests Hizbul commanders based in Pakistan and embezzlement on account of material component corruption charges Bashir (driver) in the year 2013-14. As such, total amount the militant gang in India was to “raise money” and skilled payment. of Rs 4,69,136 has been misappropriated by the above- three in IPL betting, then Incharge Block Veterinary Officer Mend- mentioned public servants and others for the year 2012-13 for the banned militant organisation. Of the 10 Mohd Ali responding to the issue said, “if there har by the District sheep Husbandry Officer Poonch vide and 2013-14 which ultimately resulted into loss to the accused being charge-sheeted on Tuesday, seven is commission system that is not new thing, it was letter No. DSHOP/TSP/2011-12/2881-82 dated January state exchequer. On the prima facie establishment of the manhunt for others have been arrested and two are absconding. 28, 2012. The benefit of scheme as per order dated Febru- trade,” he said. Further investigation is in prog- happening earlier during offline mode and yet it allegations, a formal case has been registered against the One accused Riyaz Naikoo, Hizbul Mujahideen ary 6, 2002, was for nomads of ST community belong- ress, Mishra said. will continues weather it is offline or online”. above named persons and investigation taken up. Further ing to below poverty line and as per order no. DSW/ Top News of J&K 10 STATE Jammu, Tuesday, October 20, 2020 Commissioner Secretary distributes Pandemic has brought sports kit among players Food Processing Industry Top News Report back in focus: Manoj Joshi KISHTWAR, Oct 20: On the first day of “My Town Top News Report produce for enhancing food needs”. He stressed on the My Pride” programme of processing. importance of establishing UT Government a series of JAMMU, Oct 20: “Pan- Speaking on the occasion, efficient backward linkages activities were held across demic has brought Food Mayur Maheshwari, CEO, to ensure food security and the district Kishtwar. Processing Industry back Uttar Pradesh State Indus- increase farmers’ income Earlier in the morning a in focus”, said Manoj Joshi, trial Development elaborat- which will also help achiev- grievance redressal Camp Additional Secretary, Min- ed on the opportunities that ing the Sustainable Devel- was organised at the Dak istry of Food Processing Uttar Pradesh offers in the opment Goals. Banglow Kishtwar under Industries, Government Food Processing sector. He Jasmohan Singh, Chair- the Chairmanship of Com- of India at the Conference encouraged and welcomed man CII FoodEx, Chair- missioner/Secretary Flo- on Challenges of ‘New stakeholders to be a part of man, Regional Committee riculture, Gardens and Normal’ for Food Process- the State’s growth story. on Food Processing, Agri- Parks Shiekh Fayaz Ahmed ing Industry at the CII Agro Nikhil Sawhney, Chair- culture and Dairy & MD, wherein he listened to griev- & Food Tech 2020 over vir- man CII Northern Region Frick India Ltd remarked ances of public and redressal tual platform. & Vice Chairman & Man- that the Food Processing them. While laying the priori- aging Director Triveni industry holds the potential The Camp was attended by also inaugurated the cricket building at District Hospital ment Plant and took stock dent of Police Kishtwar ties of the Ministry, Joshi Turbines Ltd highlighted to reduce wastage, increase Additional District Develop- and volleyball matches at Kishtwar and directed the of various technical issues Dr Harmeet Singh Mehta, emphasized that we need the growing attention farmers’ income, contribute ment Commissioner Kisht- Chowgan Ground Kisht- executing agency JKPCC to related to its construction. Additional Deputy Com- to focus on a far more orga- towards hygiene, sanita- to global supply chain and war Mohd Hanief Malik, war. Sports Kits were also expedite the pace of work He also inspected the Park missioner Kishtwar Pawan nized approach with the tion, risk assessment and achieve India’s vision of Senior Superintend of Police distributed among the for early completion of the near Bun Astan kishtwar Parihar, President Munici- involvement of industry to sustainability across the becoming “Atmanirbhar”. Kishtwar Dr. Harmeet Singh teams by him there. block. and directed the Assistant pal Council Riyaz Ahmed take India’s food process- food value chain in the Yogesh Bellani, Co- Mehta, Additional Deputy Commissioner/Secre- He was briefed by the Floriculture officer to beau- Zargar,Assistant Commis- ing sector to newer heights. wake of COVID-19. In his Chairman, Regional Com- Commisioner Kishtwar tary highlighted the role of Medical Superintendent Dr tify the park with flower sioner Revenue Dr Amir He further highlighted the address, Suresh Narayan- mittee on Food Processing, Pawan Parihar, President the sports in development Parvaiz Iqbal Wani about besides asked CEO KDA to Hussain, DYSSO kishtwar advantages of adoption an, CMD, Nestle India Ltd Agriculture and Dairy, CII Municipal Council Kishtwar of individual personality the present status of the install the lights there. Kharati Lal, EO Municipal of industry’s value chain said, “‘New Normal’ for Northern Region, & CEO, Riyaz Ahmed Zargar, Assis- and Channeling the youth Oxgen stocks in District He was accompanied by Council Kishtwar Tariq approach to cater to domes- Food Processing Industry Field fresh Foods Pvt Ltd tant Commissioner Devel- energy in positive direction. Hospital . Additional District Devel- Balwan, besides con- tic as well as global ready- offers new opportunity and opined that technology opment Kishtwar Kishore He also inspected the He also inspected the site opment Commissioner cerned District officers and to-eat market and also the dimension in core areas of adoption in food industry Katoch among others. under construction addi- identified for the construc- Kishtwar Mohd Hanief XEns JKPCC, PWD among need to encourage micro competitive advantage for will catalyse India’s global Commissioner/Secretary tional 100 bedded IPD tion of Solid Waste Manage- Malik, Senior Superinten- others. players to focus on right India to meet its nutrition competitiveness. Keshwan Paytm announces India’s next-generation KU Law Deptt should not BJP OBC Morcha JK-UT delegation credit cards to democratise its access attends swearing ceremony Top News Report Paytm’s credit card will be received directly in the conduct offline exams amid meets ARTO provide insurance protec- form of Paytm Gift Vouch- of National President JAMMU, Oct 20: India’s tion against fraudulent ers, they can be spent any- Kishtwar leading digital financial transactions to protect where. It will also give pandemic: Usman Majid Top News Report services platform Paytm users money. This ser- great lifestyle benefits has today announced that vice will also come with for the users in the form Top News Report KISHTWAR, Oct 20: A it is building the coun- a personalized spend ana- of discount vouchers & delegation of Panchayat try’s ‘Next Generation lyzer helping in assessing complimentary member- SRINAGAR, Oct 20: Former Minister and Vice-Presi- Keshwan B of Thakraie Credit Cards’ designed to expenses and planning ships across travel, enter- dent J&K Apni Party Usman Majid on Tuesday criticised block of Kishtwar accom- democratise the access to future spends smartly. tainment, food and many the decision of Kashmir university Law department for panied with Sarpanch, a formal credit system for All this makes for a whole- such categories. Bhavesh the conduct of offline examination. Mohammad Saleem met the masses. The company some customer experience, Gupta, CEO - Paytm Lend- Usman said, University of Kashmir's dual approach for Assistant Regional Trans- is aiming to transform the where the entire universe ing said, “In our country, conducting online exams for various UG and PG courses port Office (ARTO) at credit market by enabling of services related to the credit cards are still con- at its main & offsite campuses, and offline exams in Law Kishtwar. ‘new to credit’ users to join credit card account can be sidered a product for the department has irked students who alleged that it is not The main purpose of the the digital economy. availed of. There is abso- affluent sections of the only "discriminatory" but will also expose them to risk meeting was that the driv- Paytm is designing an lutely no need to visit the society and not everyone in the prevailing COVID-19 situation. ers of the Vehicles from innovative digital experi- bank branch or call cus- can avail of its benefits. At The universities have a level of autonomy, but they Kishtwar to Keshwan ence on its app allowing tomer support. Paytm, our aim is to pro- themselves should find innovative ways to deal with a felicitated National Presi- Nagnigad are charging as users to manage their The company has digi- vide credit cards that ben- situation rather than have an "elitist approach and say we dent by giving him picture per their whims and fan- overall spends and have tised the entire credit card efit India’s aspiring youth have decided, this is what is going to happen and we are NEW DELHI, Oct 20: of Mata Vaishno Devi and cies, which is making the full control over the card experience on the Paytm and evolved professionals. not going to see the situation on the ground". Thrusting Braham Jyot Satti, President Mata Ki Chunni. common people upset. usage. It will be partnering app - from the applica- These cards are designed these decisions on poor students is very poor manage- BJP OBC Morcha JK-UT Dr K Lakshman appreci- The Sarpanch met with various card issuers tion process to tracking & to help them lead a health- ment of education, Usman said. along with his team attend- ated the working of OBC Inspector Sanjeev Parihar to introduce co-branded issuance of the credit card. ier financial life through Usman Majid said, keeping in view the genuine griev- ed the Swearing Ceremony Morcha In Jammu Kashmir and lodged a complaint cards and is aiming to It offers the flexibility of managing and analysing ances of the Law students, University Administration of Dr. K. Lakshman (Nation and extend his good wishes against the drivers/ issue two million cards choosing a convenient the spends to make well- should immediately withdraw its notification order of President BJP OBC Morcha to OBC Morcha JK-UT for Sanjeev assured that in the next 12-18 months. time on the app itself for informed decisions. This conducting offline exams and shift to online mode of ) at BJP Head office, Delhi. and its President Braham they would be strict about With this service, Paytm the collection of docu- can transform the credit examination. They congratulated and Jyot for bright future. whatever complaint was aims to give complete ments along with online market by bringing ‘new lodged against the drivers. control to cardholders tracking of card issuance to credit’ users into the He said that action to manage their transac- & delivery. The seamless formal economy.” VMSIIHE to host contest on the would be taken against tions in real-time. It will application process will Given the limited access him and this would alle- be equipped with instant reduce the rate of appli- to banking, stringent viate the distress of the one-touch services such cation rejections and will documentation and long occasion of International Chefs Day people in the area. as change of the security enable more people to processing times, India’s The inspector further pin number, updating the participate in the formal credit card penetration Top News Report and show off their culinary pants should submit the Food for the Future! We at said that in order to alle- address, blocking the card credit system. Paytm stands at only 3% com- skills. recipe along with a photo- VMSIIHE have incorpo- viate the worries of the in case of loss or fraud Credit cards will have a pared 320% in markets JAMMU, Oct 20: On the Submissions are invited graph of the prepared dish rated the same theme in people, we are on high prevention, issuance of a transparent & compelling such as the United States. occasion of International from students of class XII as well as a short video of our competition. Compe- alert day and night and duplicate card and view- rewards program with With its digital application Chefs Day celebrated each from Goa as well as other the preparation process. titions such as these offer a rate list has been put ing outstanding credit- assured cashback on every process, alternate (spends year on October 20, Goa states across the country. Submissions can be sent to students an opportunity to up on all the routes and limit. It will also have transaction. The accrued based) underwriting, and based V. M. Salgaocar Participants should sebastian.breitinger@vmsi- create nutritious, healthy strict action will be taken options to safeguard users rewards point will have minimal documentation, Institute of International prominently use two key ihe.edu.in on or before meal options which in turn against any driver who against fraud by switching no expiry and users will Paytm aims to democra- Hospitality Education ingredients - carrots and October 24, 2020. One can promote healthy eating makes unfair charge from off the card for contactless also be able to utilize those tise the credit card access (VMSIIHE) is organising flax seeds in their culinary contact 0832-6623000 for habits,” said Chef Sebas- the poor public which payments or international for various payments in for masses and plans to a competition inviting creations. further details. “This year’s tian Breitinger, Professor results into people's more transactions when not the Paytm ecosystem. capture at least 10% of this young aspirational chefs To qualify for an entry International Chefs Day Culinary Arts at the insti- upset. required. Since the cashback will largely untapped market. to submit their recipes into the contest partici- campaign theme is Healthy tute. Amit Shah’s reiteration of Apni Party condemns killing of Police Sahaj appoints Amit Kumar commitment to statehood, seeks Inspector in Anantnag: Javid Baig Top News Report Apni Party spokesman Singh as CEO said that violence in any of immediate follow up action SRINAGAR, Oct 20: Apni its manifestations and moti- Top News Report ing around and scaling up the businesses. Party on Tuesday strongly vated by any of the extrem- Prior to joining Sahaj, Amit was the Chief Top News Report eration of commitment to Jammu and Kashmir but condemned the killing of ists ideologies in the world JAMMU, Oct 20: Sahaj Retail Limited Business Officer at digital marketplace, statehood is a welcome their genuine and legiti- Mohammad Ashraf Bhat, only begets violence and (“Sahaj”), an initiative of Kanoria Founda- IndiaLends. SRINAGAR, Oct 20: step but immediate fulfill- mate right. He reiterated inspector of police who was yield nothing positive for a tion for social development in rural India, He has previously held senior roles at Chairman Jammu and ment of the promise on his party’s support to any shot dead by suspected mil- human civilization. has appointed Amit Kumar Singh as its Airtel Payments Bank, Reliance JioMoney, Kashmir Peoples' Demo- statehood without the res- party, group or individu- itants on way to his home in “Bet it in J&K or any- Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) with Fino Payments Bank and YTS Solutions. cratic Front (JKPDF) on toration of Article 370 and al over any initiative for district Anantnag. where in the world, there is effect from September 1, 2020. Commenting on his appointment, Amit Sunday welcomed the Article 35 A is meaningless restoration of statehood, In a statement issued here, no legal, moral, or religious Amit will be responsible for leading Kumar Singh, CEO, Sahaj, said, “I am very Union Home Minister and unacceptable". Article 370 and Article 35 Javid Baig, spokesman of justification for killing inno- the company’s initiative to enrich rural excited to be a part of this unique journey Amit Shah’s commitment He said "It is not the A and said question of the Apni Party said that cents. People should come lives by providing last mile reach for and believe that Sahaj has the potential to restoration of statehood case of mere statehood going back on this prom- such barbaric and inhu- forward and raise their various products and services through to be a herald of digital transformation in to Jammu and Kashmir but restoration of Article ise doesn't arise at all man acts of violence are voice against these sense- a vast trusted network of partners and the remotest parts of our country by com- but demanded follow 370 and Article 35 A is under any circumstances. not going to achieve any- less actions if we really franchisees. Amit’s experience in the fin- bining state-of-the-art technology with up action on the promise must as special status is Asking Home Minis- thing except for death and want to save our future tech space will propel Sahaj’s vision of customer-focused solutions. We have a along with the return of the political identity of ter Amit Shah to return destruction in this region. generations,” Baig added. bridging the urban rural digital divide. unique opportunity to deliver; a-never- Article 370 and Article 35 Jammu and Kashmir once what has been snatched “Killing a police inspec- Expressing solidarity Under his leadership, Sahaj aims to grow like-before experience to rural India for A which Yaseen said is the a sovereign state now from the people of Jammu tor who was returning with the bereaved family, profitably and maximize value for all its inclusive growth by blending innovative identity of the people of reduced from the state and Kashmir last year home after offering evening the Apni Party spokesman stakeholders. technology with real human expertise. Jammu and Kashmir. of the Union of India to a Hakeem hoped that Home prayers in a nearby mosque prayed for eternal peace Amit joins with a rich experience of over We will continue to explore opportuni- Addressing a meeting of union territory". Minister would very soon at Sundpora-Kanelwan vil- to the departed soul and two decades in spearheading businesses, ties to expand our product and services his party workers at par- Hakeem said restoration restore the statehood to lage of Bijbehara tehsil is courage and forbearance leading strategy and operations across portfolio depending on the need of rural ty’s Srinagar headquarters of statehood along with Jammu and Kashmir and gruesome and puts a ques- for the family, relatives, various sectors. He has expertise in man- consumers.” in Srinagar on Sunday restoration of Article 370 as well as Article 370 and tion mark on the ideol- friends and colleagues of aging B2B and B2C segments for BFSI, Amit is an alumnus of IMT, Ghaziabad Hakeem said "Home Min- and Article 35 A is not a Article 35 A as it existed ogy behind such mindless the deceased to bear this Retail and Technology industries. He and holds a bachelor degree from NIT, ister Amit Shah’s reit- favour to the people of till August 4, 2019. actions,” Baig remarked. irreparable loss. holds an established credibility of turn- Trichy. Top News of J&K Jammu, Tuesday, October 20, 2020 STATE / ADVT 11 With amendments, Centre has NSUI condemns Delhi Govt’s decision to pay extended all major provisions of 73rd salaries from SSF fund Amendment to J&K: Anil Sharma Top News Report martyr Panchs, Sarpanchs and BDCs who laid down their lives JAMMU, Oct 20: All Jammu for strengthening this institution and Kashmir Panchayat Confer- and also urged the government ence, the premier body of elected to provide relief to family mem- Panchayat Representatives of bers of all those PRI members Jammu and Kashmir Union ter- who were killed during the last ritory--have welcomed the recent 10 years. amendments made in Jammu and Sharma also cautioned the Kashmir Panchayati Raj Act 1989. Panchs and Sarpanchs to remain Talking to the reporters here, vigilant from negative forces who Anil Sharma, UT President of are always inimical to India and the organization congratulated democracy and he apprehend- Prime Minister Narendra Modi ed that these individuals and fund. out for some other way. and Union Home Minister Amit organizations might mislead the Top News Report The SSF fund is made This SSF fund cannot be Shah for taking historic and cou- people and Panchs, Sarpanchs or JAMMU, Oct 20: Nation- from students college fees used for paying salaries rageous steps to empower Pan- the BDC Chairperson on one pre- al Students Union of India which was not utilised due as this is totally students chayati Raj Institutions in J&K text or the another. (NSUI) deplored Delhi to COVID pandemic. fund. Union Territory. who made this happen and it’s development issues and they The AJKPC president in his Govt’s and Delhi Univer- It is unfair and total NSUI demanded cancel- Calling it as a historic move, the like a dream come true for Pan- must not be dragged into other address also hit out at those sity’s decision to clear the injustice on students part lation of Delhi Govt order AJKPC president said the recent chayat members in Jammu and political issues. valley based leaders of the politi- outstanding salaries of if this will be used to pay of clearing the outstanding amendments in Panchayati Raj Kashmir. He also said the AJKPC is also cal parties who shower praises teachers and non teaching off the outstanding sala- salaries from SSF fund and Act and the decision of the gov- “With these amendments, all hopeful to get good news soon for Pakistan or seek help from members from the Stu- ries. stand by students rights ernment to hold elections of the major provisions of the 73rd with regard to constitution of China to further their politics. dents Society Fund (SSF) Delhi Govt should look and welfare. territorial district constituencies Amendment of Indian Consti- separate election Commission The AJKPC members also deserves appreciation. tution have been extended to and Financial commissions for hinted that in days to come their Sharma said all the people of Jammu and Kashmir. This is what Panchayats as they have been organization would also ensure Jammu and Kashmir state were the Panchayat members had been promised that government is that a maximum number of DC Srinagar visits Sakhi-One waiting for over 70 years to fighting for,” the AJKPC leader mulling to constitute a separate people participate and contest see real empowerment of local said. election commission that would vacant Panchayat seats and dis- Stop Centre Chanapora bodies and it is time to celebrate Sharma said around 40,000 hold timely elections of Panchay- trict territorial constituencies when the decision is announced elected Panchayat members of ats without any interference from elections. Top News Report nagar where they inter- each and every section of to give real autonomy to rural J&K Union Territory are hopeful the regional government. Other prominent leaders of acted with the whole staff society where in women local bodies. and request the union govern- The AJKPC president also the AJKPC who remained pres- SRINAGAR, Oct 20: and management of Sakhi- are facing violence on day He said the previous govern- ment to immediately announce said the recent developments of ent during the press conference District Development OSC. to day basis be redressed ments at the Centre and in the the elections of the vacant Pan- strengthening of PRIs in Jammu and interacted with the media Commissioner, Dr. Shahid The centre provided the directly to Sakhi-OSC, as Jammu and Kashmir made only chayat seats and also hold par- and Kashmir are the results of were AJKPC Vice President Des Iqbal Choudhary along necessary information the affected women will hollow promises with the people allel elections of the territorial continuous effort of AJKPC Raj Bhagat, Vice President Ram with Chief Planning Offi- and requirement that are get assistance be it legal, and especially with the elected district Constituencies. members for over a decade who Saroop Sharma, Vice President cer, District Programme needed for the running of medical, psychological Panchayat members but none of He also demanded that these left no stone unturned to make Jatinder Singh, AJKPC Secretary Officer ICDS Srinagar Sakhi-One Stop Centre. from this centre. them was sincere to strengthen elections must be conducted on sure that the voice of Panchayat Surinder Singh, Mohd Aslam, and a team of officials DC assured to provide Furthermore, the aware- them and it is only the incumbent a non-party basis as Panchayati members is heard. Showqet Ali, Parveena Akhter visited Sakhi-One Stop full support and assistance ness about the centre was Prime Minister Narendra Modi Raj Institutions are community Sharma also paid homage to all and Manjeet Singh. Centre, Chanapora Sri- to the Sakhi-OSC, so that made main point of focus.

GOVERNMENT OF JAMMU AND KASHMIR Army organizes inter-village OFFICE OF THE DIVISIONAL FOREST OFFICER, DEMARCATION DIVISION II, BHADERWAH games competition Tele/Fax No. 01997-244224 Email – [email protected] E-TENDERING SHORT TENDER NOTICE: E-NIT NO. 10/DEM-IIOF2020DATED: 15-10-2020 Top News Report For and on behalf of the Lt. Governor, Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir, e-tenders are invited from approved and eligible contractors registered with the U. T. of J&K/Central Govt. Organizations for the following works:- HANDWARA, Oct 20: The sports activities S. Name of Work Adv. Cost Earnest Class of Cost of Tender Time of Receiving/ No (Rs. In Money Contractor Document completion Opening involved inter village lac) (Rs. in Authority competitions of various lac.) events such as running with wooden logs, cutting 1 Installation of Demarcation BPs, 54 No of B.Ps. Com.No 3.184 0.064 A, B, C & D Rs. 500/- 45 Days Tender wooden logs into pieces, 22-26/B, Nashri Dhalwas Forest, Batote Range of Forest Class Con- Opening cutting wooden logs into Division Batote under CAMPA. tractors Committee blocks, freestyle fishing in Mawer river, musi- The e-NIT consisting of qualifying information, eligibility criteria, specifications, bill of quantities,(B.O.Q), Set of Terms & Condi- tions of contract and other details can be seen/downloaded from the departmental Website:- www.jktenders.gov.in cal chair, Rope pulling in Position of funds: 40% funds released. which many villages of Position of AA/TS: Administrative Approval accorded vide No. PCCF/CAMPA/TS/AA/1104/1702-06 Dated 30-06-2020 and No. the Mawer Langate par- PCCF/CAMPA/F.N.1104/ 2864-65 dated 28-09-2020 & Technical Sanction accorded vide No. PCCF/CAMPA/TS/AA/1104/2148-53 ticipated. river and musical chair. Atul Gupta complement- major opportunity to the Dated 07-08-2020. The village games com- Over 150 villagers partici- ed the villagers of Mankal remote villager of the area Publishing Date 19/10/2020 Download Start Date 19/10//2020 from 09.00 A.M petition saw the maximum pated & enjoyed the events for their sacrifice over the to compete and motivated of village games competi- years, support to the Army them to face the challenges Bid Submission Start Date 20/10/2020 from 10.00 A.M participation. The energy Bid submission End Date 26/10/2020 (6.00 PM) filled running with wooden tion After giving prizes to and for maintaining peace ahead. Village elders and Date of opening of Technical Bid 27/10/2020 at 10.00 AM logs competition saw most the winners & participants. & order in the region. the sports teams expressed (In the Office of Divisional Forest Officer, Demarcation Division II, enthusiastic participation Special arrangements were He assured them of the their appreciation towards Bhaderwah). Date of opening of Financial Bid(online) 27/10/2020 at 02.00 PM across all ages & bound- made for women and chil- Indian Army’s continued the Indian Army and the dren that included trans- support to meet their aspi- local 30 Rashtriya Rifles (In the Office of Divisional Forest Officer, Demarcation Division II, aries apart from drawing Bhaderwah). enormous viewership. portation, separate stalls rations and in ensuring battalion for organising Date of Submission of Hard Copies by successful bidder. 28/10/2020 from 10:30 AM to 2:00 PM Even small children took and refreshments. On the that their basic require- the tournament and giving (In the Office of Divisional Forest Officer, Demarcation Division II, part in fun games such as occasion, the Commanding ments are met. them a platform to show- Bhaderwah). officer 30RR Langate Col This event provided a case their talent. 1. The Bids shall be deposited in electronic format on the Departmental Website:-https://jktenders.gov.in. freestyle fishing in Mawer 2. The price bids uploaded on the website in time will be opened on 27/10/2020 at 02.00 PM in the office of Divisional Forest Officer, Demarcation Division II, Bhaderwah. In case of public holiday on the date of opening of the bid, the same will be opened on the next working day at the same time and venue. Corporator Ritu organizes 3. Bids must accompany cost of tender document as shown against each work in the shape of Treasury Receipt deposited in Head 0406/Forest in favour of Divisional Forest Officer, Demarcation Division II, Bhaderwah and earnest money in shape of CDR/FDR pledge to Divisional Forest Officer, Demarcation Division II, Bhaderwah. The bids for the work shall remain valid till 31st March, 2021. Ayushman Health insurance camp 4. In case the cost of lowest bidder is found below the advertised amount, the bidder has to deposit an additional security performance in the shape of CDR/FDR before issuance of award of contract to the tune as per below details:- Top News Report a. Upto 10% below rate over advertised cost Nil b. 10% to 20% below rate over advertised cost 3% of advertised cost in shape of CDR/FDR. JAMMU, Oct 20: Jammu c. 20% to 30% below rate over advertised cost 5% of advertised cost in shape of CDR/FDR. Municipal Corporation d. Upto 30% below rate over advertised cost 5% in shape of CDR/FDR of advertised cost & 5% in shape of bank guarantee of advertised cost. (JMC) Corporator Ritu 5. Bidders are advised to download bid submission manual from the “Downloads” options as well as from “ Bidders Manual Choudhary on Tuesday Kit” on website www.jktenders.gov.in organized Ayushman 6. To participate in bidding process, bidders have toget Digital Signature Certificate(DSC) as per IT Act; bidders can get Digital Bharat-Pradhan Mantri Signature Certificate from approved vendor. Jan Arogya Yojana (AB- 7. The Bidders have to submit their financial bids online in electronic format with digital signature. No financial bid will be accepted in physical /hard form. PMJAY)” which pro- 8. Bids will be opened online as per time schedule mentioned above. vides poor and vulner- 9. Bidders must ensure to upload scanned copies of all necessary documents as below: able families coverage for a. Registration certificate with validity. secondary and tertiary b. PAN care hospitalization was c. GST Registration and latest Form GSTR-3B d. Turnover for the last three years launched in Ward-7 the e. Earnest Money (CDR) health insurance camp f. Tender Fee (Treasury Receipt) was inaugurated the g. Experience certificate. launch of the scheme here 10. The Department will not be responsible for any delay in online submission of the bid due to any reason(Technical or other- in which a large number scheme would be allowed decided on the basis of the a card will be issued to wise). 11. The Department shall not be held responsible for selection criteria/policy matter being adopted by the Directorate of of residents of Ward-7 at to avail cashless benefits deprivation criteria in the each beneficiary. from any public and pri- Socio-Economic and Caste Choudhary asked the Information regarding publishing the e-NIT, in any of the newspaper under circulation. a programme organised 12. The accepting department however reserves the right to reject any or all the tenders without assigning any reasons thereof. under the supervision of vate empanelled hospitals Census (SECC) database. Health department to The contractor shall arrange the key materials like Cement, Steel in his own from authorized dealers for the above said work Corporator Ritu Choud- across the country. She said in Jammu dis- conduct capacity build- and quality of material shall be ISI marked and have to beverified/passed by the concerned Range Officer/Work in charge hary, “The scheme will be trict, around 99 per cent ing programmes for the of the department before start of work. a. Cement of Ambuja, ACC, Birla Plus, JP Buland, Banguar or equivalent brand. Speaking on the occa- launched across the coun- of the verification process officials and organise try by to he Lt Governor for eligibility under the awareness camps at block b. Steel of SAIL, TATA TISCON, RashtriyaIspat or equivalent brand. sion, Corporator said the 13. All other terms and conditions shall remain same as per PWD Form 25(double leaf) and as per the detailed document. AB-PMJAY aimed at pro- Manoj Sinha and Prime AB-PMJAY scheme had level so that distribution Sd/- viding portable coverage Minister Narendra Modi,” been completed in urban of smartcards among the (Mohinder Singh Jamwal) of Rs 5 lakh per family he said and added that and rural households had eligible beneficiaries to Divisional Forest Officer the scheme was entitle- been identified. He added avail the annual health DIP/J-6025/20 Demarcation Division II annually, and a benefi- Date: Oct 19 2020 Bhaderwah. ciary covered under the ment based, which would after proper identification, cover facility. Top News of J&K Top News of J&K Jammu, Tuesday, October 20, 2020 Jammu, Monday, August 24, STATE 2020 12 LG Mathur called upon by Director National Welcoming UT Govt’s initiative Research Institute of Sowa-Rigpa, Leh Top News Report DSS calls for simultaneous LADAKH, Oct 20: Director, NRIS Leh, Dr. Padma Gurmet on Tue- sday called on Lieutenant secretariats at both capitals Governor R.K Mathur, here. Top News Report Chief Justice Gita Mittal 19th century, used to result Dr. Gurmet apprised the and Justice Rajnesh Oswal, in the valley being cut off LG of the establishment of JAMMU, Oct 20: Former said that the Darbar Move from the outside world”. the National Institute of Minister and President resulted in “wastage of tre- The DSS urged to stop Sowa-Rigpa in Leh. Dogra Sadar Sabha, J&K, mendous amount of time, this useless and harmful He informed that the Gulchain Singh Charak efforts and energy on inef- draining exercise of Darbar CCRAS, Ministry of after consultations with ficient and unnecessary Move and make civil Sec- AYUSH, Govt of India has the Core group of the activity (say, packing of retariat functional at both notified the establishment to the development of faced by the local entre- Sabha, addressing the records and carrying the the capitals for the whole of the National Institute medicinal /aromatic/ preneurs owing to the press conference at Sabha hundreds of trucks after year. The over Rs 500 Cr of Sowa-Rigpa, Leh and herbal plants and Sowa- current pandemic and Bhawan welcomed the every six months to both (in effect) saved per year Dr. Padma Gurmet has -Rigpa research were also requested for support news appeared in the press the capitals). can be better utilized for formally assumed Charge discussed. from the administration. that the Chief Secretary has The Jammu and Kashmir improving much needed of Director. Later, Kunzes Angmo, LG Mathur stated that sought inputs to work out High Court also observed medical and education The Institute is to be a local entrepreneur wor- the vision of improve- modalities to revive the ment in technology, com- available to people where that there was no “legal infrastructures; instead fully established within king in the textile sector, ment in Pashmina growth mechanism, for operating munications the governance is needed justification or Constitu- of denying governance three years with provisi- called on LG Mathur and and value addition are the summer-winter secre- He said that the Dogra most in difficult climatic tional basis” for the Darbar to both regions for seven on for Research, Educati- briefed about their vision amongst the prime focu- tariats simultaneously. Sadar Sabha has welcomed seasons. Move, a 148-year-old tra- months (including twice on and Public Health. LG in promoting socially ses of the UT administra- Charak recalled that the UT Government’s deci- All allocations of finan- dition in which the capital pack/unpack & move) Mathur congratulated responsible and sustaina- tion and various projects in 1872, when Maharaja sion to keep both the sec- cial, educational, jobs and of the region is relocated a year and keeping sec- Dr. Padma Gurmet for ble entrepreneurial pro- are being chalked out Ranbir Singh began the retariats operative by the development opportuni- twice a year — from Sri- retariat away when it is assuming the Charge of jects around Pashmina. in this regard aiming to practice of alternating staff on ‘where they are ties must be made sepa- nagar to Jammu during most needed in hardships Director. She also apprised the LG uplift the local economy between Jammu and Sri- bases and called it was a rately to each region. winter months and vice- of each respective region. Other topics pertaining of the challenges being of Ladakh. nagar every six months very positive historical This will be a more acces- versa in the summers. Urging the Lt Governor as the government’s seat decision forced by nature. sible system for popula- The Judgment of the the DSS hoped that Manoj old poser to cater for the After its successful trial, tions on both sides of Peer Jammu and Kashmir High Sinha who is known for his aspiration of both the pop- this system should have Panchal and shall grossly Court on the issue of the forward looking ideology Don’t create confusion in ulation placed distance been adopted as a perma- improve functional effi- bi-annual move suggests and bold decisions will rid apart with poor connectiv- nent measure to save the ciency, attendance, thereby that the Maharaja thought the state of this irrational, Panchayati Raj system: Bhardwaj ity. Much water has gone wasteful crores worth of all round public Satisfac- of the same “to escape the wasteful, avoidable and down the rivers ever since recurring annual expendi- tion levels, he said. harsh winters of the Kash- unwanted menace from Top News Report Panchs. with immense develop- ture. Make the government A bench comprising mir Valley, which, in the the current year. Instead of having elected BISHNAH, Oct 20: Senior members to the DDCs and Congress leader, Mohinder Planning Committees, the PWD Casual labourers Brig Satish Kumar visits Bhardwaj has questioned already elected Sarpanchs the Government’s move to and Panchs should be given introduce a system of Dis- representation in these Training Camp Nagrota trict Development Councils panels that would lead to continue on strike and Planning Committees better coordination and Top News Report to cause delay in delivery are suffering very badly. at the grassroots levels in connectivity for identifica- of justice by constituting He appealed the Gover- the name of devolution of tion and execution of devel- JAMMU, Oct 20: Casual committees on committees nment to regularize need power. opmental works or else it labourers and need based with no desirable result. based workers under Reacting to this decision yet another level of elected would become a free for all employees of PW (R&B) “Now the J&K UT Gover- SRO-64 in one go and taken by the Union Home representatives to the DDCs kind of a situation. Department, Jammu nment is likely to recruit implement Minimum Ministry, Bhardwaj, who and Planning Committees. Bhardwaj wondered province continued on about 50,000 employees Wages Act before doing is also a senior advocate, Elections at yet another tier whether the Government strike under the aegis of in different categories inc- fresh recruitment otherwi- said that the devolution of would entail more expendi- has any plans to hold All Department Casual luding 10,000 in Class IV se the workers will be left powers to the grassroots ture from the public exche- assembly elections and Labours United Front, cadre by direct recruitment with no option other than levels through the mecha- quer at a time when the what would be the status of Jammu province, deman- but we need based wor- going for strong and massi- nism of Panchayati Raj was state’s economic condition the MLAs, if as and when ding immediate regulariza- kers serving in the diffe- ve agitation for which the the dream of former Prime has worsened. At the same the polls are held, under the pandemic and imparts tion of their services. rent departments for more whole responsibility shall Top News Report Minister, Mr Rajiv Gandhi time, it would diminish the new multi-tier system. It is comprehensive training in Addressing the protesting than 25 years are yet to be be of UT Government. which was implemented significance of the elected intriguing that the focus is on JAMMU, Oct 20: Bri- health & hygiene and other employees at PWD office, regularized by the Gover- Anguishing over the new by the successive Congress Sarpanchs and Panchs adding more flab to the cur- gadier Satish Kumar GP social service activities. Bahu Plaza, Satish Sharma, nment,” he regretted. recruitment policy announ- governments. However, and start a new warfare of rent setup whereas there is Cdr NCC GP HQ Jammu He addressed the cadets president, PW (R&B) Sharma said the then ced by the government, the current dispensation by supremacy and disputes at total quietness on preparing visited the NCC training and stressed on discipline/ Department, Jammu, said BJP-PDP Government daily wagers of different using the alibi of devolution the grassroots levels. for assembly election. “ It is Camp Nagrota where 203 creative thinking, and par- that about 60,000 casual had issued a SRO 520 on departments continued of power is creating more Bhardwaj suggested that surprising that the Delimi- cdts of NCC are undergo- ticipation in social service labourers/need based 21 December 2017 for the their strike. confusion and ignoring the the Government first must tation Commission in its ing training. and community develop- employees were engaged regularization of all casual “Before starting fresh existing realities. clarify about its motive seven and a half months of Brigadier laid emphasis ment activities. by the Government from labourers working in diffe- recruitment of Class-IV He said that it is befuddling behind the move and take existence has not bothered on safety of cadets and He also interacted with time to time during last rent departments. He said employees, all deserving that ignoring the strong force all stakeholders into con- to visit Jammu and Kashmir instructed staff to make cadets and Training staff over 25 years in different their files were also proce- over-aged casual workers of elected Sarpanchs and fidence. They should also even once. This raises doubts cadets aware of social dis- regarding the conduct of departments for smooth ssed during the meeting and daily wagers should Panchs, the Government clarify as to what would then about the real intention of tance and wearing mask in training and other camp functioning of the Gover- held in the Administrati- be regularized,” protesters has proposed to introduce the Government,” he added. view of ongoing COVID be the role of Sarpanchs and nment work. ve Department thereafter said. administrative aspects. He said the workers have submitted to the Finance all along been represen- Department for regulari- Corporator Amit ting to the Government for zation but after the lapse Amendment in JKPRI Act not their regularization but in of more than one year organises Domicile turn the authorities at the nothing has been done due helm of affairs continued to which the poor workers Certificate Camp at Ward-19 acceptable: Panchayat Conference Top News Report

When martyrdom of JAMMU, Oct 20: Terming the amendment made by the Union soldiers stopped in J&K: Government of India in Jammu and Kashmir Panchayati Raj act 1989 as an attempt to dis-empower the TMF questions Modi newly established Panchayati Raj system in Jammu and Kashmir and state of J&K. against the repeated promises made Sharma said the count- by Prime Minister Narendra Modi down of almost daily Mar- Top News Report were filled and submitted by regarding strengthening PRI system tyrdom of security person- in Jammu and Kashmir. nel have brought to the Corporator Amit Gupta. JAMMU, Oct 20: Amit Speaking on the occasion, It is pertinent to mention here that lime light that the situation Panchayati Raj system in Jammu and Mir said that it was them when all Gupta Corporator Jammu Corporator Amit Gupta said the Central government has made in JK has not improved Kashmir. these political parties had boycotted Municpal Corporation that general public should an amendment in Jammu and Kash- and belies the statement of Explaining their concern, Shafiq Mir these elections but they contested. (JMC) on Tuesday organized not have any inconvenience mir PRI act through which district Home Minister in public. who is also elected BDC Chairman of Now the doors have been opened Domicile Camp in collabora- in getting Domicile Certifi- development councils will be elect- Paying rich tributes to the Block Bufliaz in district Poonch said for political activists to enter in this tion with Jammu Khas Teh- cates and to ensure this, he ed through direct vote of people. 14 Top News Report martyr, Sharma prayed to that a territorial constituency has institution which clears injustice and sildar Kamal Preet Singh at and his team organized this constituencies have been created in Almighty to give peace to each district called “Territorial Con- been created within the jurisdiction it has demoralized the Panchayat Express- Ward No 19 and distributed camp. He further said that JAMMU, Oct 20: the departed noble soul and stituencies”. of the elected Block Development leaders of Jammu and Kashmir. Mir ing deep sense of shock Domicile Certificates on spot his team is always standing solace to bereaved family These constituencies also include Council saying that this new public said, not only this, “even the claims over the martyrdom of among the residents of the with people and will always members. Laying wraths the jurisdiction of already elected representative will be some sort of of our Prime Minister to strengthen Police Officer Mohd Ashraf Ward without any problem. work in the national interest. & paying rich tributes has block development councils. clash with the already elected block the PRI system in Jammu Kashmir Bhat who was shot dead The camp started the pro- Appreciating the efforts become the order of the Speaking to press conference development chairman. Not only seems to have been negated.” outside his house in a mili- cess of distributing domicile of Corporator Amit Gupta, day. here in winter capital Jammu, large this, by this amendment, the elected Demanding the rollback of this tant attack in Bijbehara area certificates among people Tehsildar Jammu Khas Vijay appealed to PM number of elected BDC Chairper- BDC chairpersons will not have the amendment, Mir said the tier elec- of South Kashmir, Vijay belonging to different secti- Kamal Preet Singh said to leave aside the egos of sons led by Shafiq Mir Chairman right to vote or to contest the district tions should be conducted as per Sharma Chairman of Team ons who had been living in nation needs such youth like Power hunger and start All J&K Panchayat Conference chairman election which is totally JKPRI Act 1989. Mask Force (TMF) lam- the Ward No 19. Corporator for the welfare dialogue to see the amica- expressed their anguish and resent- injustice and against the spirit of Other BDC Chairpersons who basted at Modi Govt raising During the camp, Kamal of society and we hope he bility of the situations on ment against the amendment made Panchayati Raj Act. Mir said this spoke on the occasion were Arun eyebrows and questioning Preet Singh Tehsildar Jammu and his team will work for borders to shun the path of in Jammu Kashmir Panchayati Raj has been done to enter the political Kumar Sharma, Surinder Kumar him that when this Martyr- Khas issued and distributed helping the society in future violence by both the coun- act saying that this was an attempt to activists in this institution. Bhagat, Sarshad Natnoo, Brijeshwer dom stop in the erstwhile Domicile Certificates which as well. tries. dis-empower the newly established Terming it unfortunate, Shafiq Singh and Aftab Ahmed Beig.

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