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Widom 39 Soldiers Killed In LoC Skirmishes 32.31 Lakh People Given After Aug 2019 J&K’s Budget For In a dark time, the eye begins to see 2021-22 Set To Be —Theodore Roethke Domicile Certificates Press Trust Of NEW DELHI: As many as 31 ci- vilians and 39 security person- Unveiled In Parliament 1.22 Lakh Non-PRC Holders New Domiciles of J&K nel were killed in cross-border Press Trust Of India firing and ceasefire violations in Jammu and Kashmir since NEW DELHI: A total of 32.31 the abrogation of Article 370 on lakh people in Jammu and August 5, 2019, the Lok Sabha J&K Sees 97 Cases, Kashmir have been given was informed on Tuesday. 2 Corona Deaths domicile certificates and Union Minister of State for SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir on include 122671 persons Home G Kishan Reddy said inci- Tuesday recorded 97 fresh COVID-19 who were not Permanent dents of ceasefire violations and cases that pushed its infection tally Resident Certificate (PRC) cross border firing by Pakistan to 1,27,831, while two more deaths holders, while 2.15 lakh ap- along the Line of Control (LoC) linked to the virus raised the toll to plications have been reject- and International Border (IB) in 1,972 in the Union Territory, officials ed, Union Minister of State Jammu and Kashmir More On P6 said. Nineteen of the fresh cases for Home G Kishan Reddy are from the Jammu division and said on Tuesday. File Photo: Abid Bhat Agencies news agency KNO reported 78 from the Kashmir division, they Reddy also said in Lok from Chandrapur constitu- Certificates in the UT of Tuesday. said. More On P6 Sabha that as per the in- ency in Maharashtra re- Jammu and Kashmir.” Intruder Shot Dead SRINAGAR: Jammu & “There is unlikely to be formation provided by the garding “the total number In other words, 122671 Along IB: BSF Kashmir Union Territory’s massive jump in the bud- PIA Shaped Balloon government of Jammu and of domicile certificates that persons (32,31,353 minus second budget is set to be get because there was no Spotted In Jammu Kashmir, a total of 35,44,938 have been issued to holders 31,08,682) who were are not Press Trust Of India presented in the Parliament increase of central grant for applications for issue of do- of the erstwhile Permanent PRC holders have been is- in the next few days. the UT in the Union Budget,” SRINAGAR: For the second time micile certificates have been Resident Certificate”, Reddy sued the domicile certificate. JAMMU: A Pakistani intruder J&K’s budget for next fiscal sources said, adding that Rs in a week now, an aircraft-shaped received as on December 31, said: “As on 31st December, A total of 2,15,438 applica- was on Tuesday gunned down will be unveiled in the Lok 30757 crore were allocated balloon with PIA (Pakistan Inter- 2020, out of which 32,31,353 2020, a total of 31,08,682 tions have been rejected, he by the Border Security Force Sabha likely this week and to J&K in the budget. national Airlines) written on it, was applicants have been issued Domicile Certificates have said replying a written question. (BSF) along the International the top officials of Finance de- This will be second time recovered by local police in Bhalwal domicile certificates. been issued to the de- He said Rule 5 of the Border in Jammu and Kashmir’s partment, including Finance when budget of J&K UT will be area of Jammu division on Tuesday In a specific query by the pendents/holders of erst- Jammu and Kashmir Grant of Samba district, officials said. Commissioner Arun Kumar unveiled the Parliament. The morning. The balloon was spotted Congress parliamentarian while Permanent Resident Domicile More On P6 He was shot dead when he ig- Mehta, Director General ongoing fiscal’s budget was by locals following which a police nored the repeated warnings by Budget, Muhammad Yaqoob also presented in both Houses team reached the spot, reports said BSF personnel and tried to sneak Itoo, Deputy Directors Shafat of the Parliament by the he central government has no information on the leak of WhatsApp chat re- Tuesday. “It was after due assess- into this side from across the Yehya and Javeed Maqbool Central government last year. ‘No Info On lated to confidential and sensitive information, including scrapping of Article ment that the team More On P6 border in Ramgarh sector this Khanday have rushed to New On March 17, 2020, Union 370, which surfaced during the investigation of TRP scam by the Mumbai Whatsapp Leak T evening, they said. Delhi to remain present there Finance Minister unveiled Kotwal Transferred Police, Lok Sabha was informed on Tuesday.A 500-page transcript of a purported The officials said the body of when the budget will be un- Rs.1.01 lakh crore Budget for About Art- 370 WhatsApp conversation, containing details of Balakot air strikes and abrogation To Ladakh the deceased was retrieved. veiled in the Parliament, the UT for More On P6 Scrapping’ of Article 370, went viral in January this year after it was More On P6 SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor- He was in More On P6 led administration in Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday transferred incumbent Inspector General of Registration, Jammu and Kashmir, Govt Strengthening Police ‘Prevents’ Dr. Pawan Kotwal and posted him Counter Militancy Gunmen Loot Rs 3.50L Major Reshuffle In Admin, 4 Youth From to Union Territory of Ladakh. Apparatus: MHA Joining Militancy An order in this regard, of which a From Srinagar Bank copy lies with news service GNS, Agencies 34 Officers Transferred Observer News Service says that the official is transferred Agencies committing the heist they Mohammad Aijaz Is New Piyush Singla (IAS), Deputy and his services placed at the dis- SRINAGAR: Government of fled from the spot and then Commissioner, Udhampur, has SRINAGAR: Police on Tuesday posal of Union Territory of Ladakh India (GOI) Tuesday said that SRINAGAR: Three armed the bank officials informed DC Srinagar, Raghav Langer been transferred and posted as claimed to have prevented for further posting. keeping in view the modern robbers’ looted Rs 3.5 lakh the police, the official said. Is Div Com Jammu, Deputy Commissioner, Anantnag. four youth brainwashed by weapons used by the militants, from a bank in outskirts of “Efforts are on to identify the Mohammad Aijaz (IAS ), Pakistan based recruiters’ Muzzaffar Baig Likely it has been strengthening its Srinagar on Tuesday in the gunmen,” the official added. Observer Web Desk Managing Director, Kashmir through social media handles, To Join PC Today counter militancy apparatus. second such incident in less This is the second bank Power Distribution Corporation from joining militant ranks. SRINAGAR: In a major political A question was raised in the than a week, officials said. robbery in less than a week. SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Limited, has been trans- Two teenagers from cen- development, the founding mem- Lok Sabha whether the gov- A police official said that On March 12, a Grameen Kashmir administration on ferred and posted as Deputy tral Kashmir’s Budgam dis- ber of Peoples Democratic Party ernment is aware that mili- the gunmen entered the Bank branch at Ogmuna Tuesday ordered a major re- Commissioner, Srinagar. trict were recovered from Tral (PDP), Muzzaffar Hussain Baig is tants have resources and more Grameen Bank branch at Kunzer area of Tangmarg in shuffle in administration, trans- Ms. Avny Lavasa (IAS), town in south Kashmir after likely to join Peoples Conference advanced arms and ammuni- Panzinara Srinagar this af- north Kashmir’s Baramulla dis- ferring and posting at least 34 Commissioner, Jammu being tracked by police teams, (PC) on Wednesday. Baig is all set tion and what are the plans to ternoon and threatened the trict was robbed of Rs 2.24 lakh. officers with immediate effect. Municipal Corporation, has been a police spokesperson said to join Sajad Gani Lone led Peoples equip bank staffers with guns. After The branch had More On P6 As per separate orders, Dr. asked to hold More On P6 Tuesday. More On P6 Conference on Wednesday here and all the arrangements have been finalized in this regard, news DDB Cease To agency KDC reported while quoting Wasim Rizvi’s Act Part Of Deeper Conspiracy: MMU HC Puts JKCA sources. More On P6 Exist After DDC Formation: MHA Observer Monitoring Desk Elections In Abeyance Youth Stabbed After Agencies SRINAGAR: Mutahida Majlis-e- Verbal Spat Ulema (MMU) on Tuesday said Agencies various parities including City SRINAGAR: A teenager on Tuesday SRINAGAR: Ministry of Home that the former UP Shia Waqf Cricket Club, Srinagar and was critically injured after being Affairs (MHA) Tuesday in- Board chairman Wasim Rizvi’s SRINAGAR: Jammu and Others, a bench of Justices Ali stabbed by a youth in Kawoosa vil- formed the Lok Sabha that af- move to approach Supreme Kashmir high court on Mohammad Magrey and lage of central Kashmir’s Budgam ter the constitution of District Court to seek removal of 26 vers- Tuesday ordered that Puneet Gupta also di- district. 17-year-old Amir Rashid Development Council (DDCs), es from the Holy was a the conduct of the pro- rected that till the final Wani, son of Abdul Rashid Wani District Development Boards part of a deep-rooted conspiracy posed elections of the decision in the mat- was stabbed by another youth af- (DDB) have ceased to exist. aimed at stoking sectarian ten- office bearers of the ter, the Committee of ter an altercation over some trivial Similarly, the District sion among Muslims. Jammu and Kashmir Administrators (CoA) issued took ugly turn in Kawoosa Planning Committee chaired by Noted Shia leader Maulana was held at the head office the blasphemous act of Cricket Association (JKCA) so appointed by the court village of the district on Tuesday the Member of Parliament rep- Masroor Abbas Ansari said of Anjuman Shari-e-Shiayan, Waseem Rizvi who has filed a shall remain in abeyance. shall only look into the routine evening, More On P6 resenting the area has taken the that an emergency meeting Budgam, in connection with mischievous More On P6 Reserving its orders on a day to day affairs of the Jammu place of DDB. More On P6 number of appeals filed by and More On P6 ‘Take Rs 30 & Set Me Free From Treaty’: A Postcard To Gulab Singh’s Heir

Badar Bashir the fall of 1947, last monarch, Hari Kashmir Observer’s repeated at- Singh’s son, crown prince Karan tempts to reach out to Karan Singh ome thirty years after he pe- Singh became Sadre Riyasat of for his take on the story failed. While titioned the Dogra Maharaja’s Jammu and Kashmir. His rise as a it remains interesting to see whether Sgreat grandson, veteran pho- seasoned congressman remained en- or not the Dogra dynasty’s last crown tojournalist of Kashmir is calling it trenched in the minds of prince has any inkling about the tell- “arush of young blood” to set himself over the years. ing incident, this story will be updat- free from the shackles of the notori- In one fine morning of 1989, Habib ed as and when he responds. ous treaty. Naqash dispatched a postcard to his Earlier Habib Naqash’s long-term On March 16, 1846, the treaty address. colleague, veteran journalist, Yusuf of Amritsar between the British “I was casually sitting with my col- Jameel uploaded the details of the Government and Maharaja Gulab leagues and discussing the day when incident, on the day, when the treaty Singh of Jammu apparently “sealed the we were sold so cheap and in such turned 175. fate of Kashmiris” and pushed them in a callous manner,” Naqash, a jovial “In 1989 (or early 1990), photog- an era of “tyranny and taxation”. photojournalist holding sway over rapher Habib Naqash sent a money The Imperial British sold the erst- his tribe, told Kashmir Observer. order of Rs 30 to Dr. Karan Singh, the while state to Singh for a sum of Rs Habib Naqash was then frequent- scion of erstwhile Dogra rulers, with 75 lakh (Nanak Shahi). With this ing Srinagar’s Press Enclave as one the request that he may be freed single pact, historians say, Kashmiris of the few photojournalists who He was in the middle of the same carrying Rs30 to Karan Singh’s palace hearty laugh. from the bondage as he is making were sold along with their land, wa- would be soon covering Kashmir’s pressing assignment when he decid- with a note that I should be set free He counted his share of money compensatory payment with inter- ter and air. explosive situation akin to some war ed to do the unthinkable. from the bondage now. But it was keeping the whole amount and pop- est,” Jameel wrote on his social me- After the Dogra dynasty fell in photographers. “I remember sending a postcard never accepted,” Habib said over a ulation in view. dia handle. More On P6 To place an advertisement CALL +91-194 2502327 BAZAR Monday - Saturday (9am - 6pm) OBSERVER No 5- Dal Lake Boulevard Srinagar, 190001, Kashmir Wednesday| 17-03-2021

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Indian Institute of Carpet Technology Srinagar Baghi-Ali-Mardhan-Khan, Nowshera, Srinagar OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER Email: [email protected]; www.iictsrinagar.org JAL SHAKTI PHE (HYD) DIVISION BANDIPORE Ph. 0194-2411143, Fax: 2428636 Email: [email protected], [email protected] Short Term Tender Notice Address:- Mini Secretariat Bandipore Block-C The Institute requires following items for implementation of “Technology Up-gradation Scheme” sponsored by National Backward Classes TENDER DOCUMENT Finance and Development Corporation, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Govt. of India. In this connection, sealed quotations, TOP S H EE T affixed with Rs. 5/- revenue stamp, are invited from registered dealers/General order suppliers for supply of items given below: E-NIT S. No: 31-PHE/Hyd/Bpr of 2020-2021 S. No Name of the Items Quantity The Bidding documents consisting of eligibility criteria, specification, bill of quantities (B.O.Q) set of terms & conditions of contract and 1. Tool Kit Box Complete Set (Taparia) 01 No other details can be seen/ downloaded from the e-procurement Portal http://jktenders.gov.inas per schedule of dates given below:- 2. Ripet Machine Carpet Loom (BOSCH) 01 No 3. Drilling Machine Hammer Type along with bits 05 to 13 mm (BOSCH) 01 No 4. Cutting Machine as per sample (BOSCH) 01 No S. No. Description Date Time 5. Electronic Weighing Machine Capacity 50 kg 01 No DD MM YYYY 6. Craft Paper (as per sample) 05 Rim 1 Publishing date of NIT 15 03 2021 10Hrs 7. Cartridge 933,920 set of 04 02 Sets 2 Download start date 15 03 2021 10Hrs 8. Photo Paper Rim A4/A3 04 No 3 Bid submission start date 15 03 2021 10Hrs (02 each) 4 Bid submission end date 05 04 2021 1600 Hrs. 9. Paper Rim A4 10 No 5 Bid opening date 06 04 2021 11.30 Hrs. 10. 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Name of Work Estimated Cost Cost of TD Time of Class of Position No (₹ in lacs) (in ₹) completion Contract of AA reach this Institute by or before 22-03-2021 till 1.00 p.m. The tenders shall be opened on the same day at 2.30 p.m. 01 Retrofitting of water supply schemes Tilmath Pardaywala by way of providing/ laying and 51.55Lacs 5000.00 03 Months AAY Accorded The undersigned reserves the right to accept/reject any tender without assigning any reason thereof. fitting of pipes, construction of R/wall, chain link fencing around structures, anchor / saddle Incl. cost of indicate Name of blocks at spots, collection chamber, spring protection including installation of 30 uncon- pipes, chain link work with NIT S.No Sd/- nected FHTC’s at Tilmath Pardawalaincl maintenance for a period of 03 years which incl DLP on TR/ E-Challan DIPK-NB-6443/20 Project Coordinator of 12 months 02 Retrofitting of water supply scheme Tangath by way of providing, laying and fitting of pipes, 63.18lacs 5000.00 06 Months AAY Accorded construction of Anchor/ saddle blocks, chain link fencing around structures, sluice chamber, Incl. cost of indicate Name of intake/ collection chamber and providing and laying of filter media to 0.60 MGD SSFP includ- pipes,chain link work with NIT S.No ing installation of 37 unconnected FHTC’s at Tangath incld. maintenance for a period of 3 on TR/ E-Challan Office of the District Soil Conservation Officer, years which include. DLP of 12 months Retrofitting of WSS Numberdarpati by way of providing, laying and fitting of pipes, construc- 67.60lacs 5000.00 06 Months AAY Accorded Department of Soil and Water Conservation, Anantnag/Kulgam tion of R/wall, chain link fencing around structures, anchor/ saddle blocks at spots, collection Incl. cost of indicate Name of E-TENDER NOTICE of chamber, crate protection at head site including installation of 50 unconnected FHTC’s at pipes, chain link, work with NIT S.No NIT No: 08 of 2020-21 Dated:- 15/3/2021 Numberdarpatiincl maintenance for a period of 03 years which including DLP of 12 months crates on TR/ E-Challan 04 Retrofitting of WSS Paswalpati Kudara by way of providing, laying and fitting of pipes, 73.49lacs 5000.00 06 Months AAY Accorded For and on behalf of the Governor, Jammu& Kashmir (UT), e-tenders are invited from approved and eligible contractors registered with J&K State Government / Central construction of R/wall, chain link fencing around structures, supporting pillars for RWM, Incl. cost of indicate Name of Government Organizations for the following work: construction of 0.15 Lac gallon SR, sluice chamber, collection chamber, crate protection at pipes, chain link, work with NIT S.No S.No Name of Work Advertised Cost Earnest Money Class of Cost of Tender Time of Receiving / head site including installation of 80 unconnected FHTC’s at Kudara, Chreapati, Paswalpati crates on TR/ E-Challan (Amount in (Amount in Contractor Document Completion Opening incl maintenance for a period of 03 years which including DLP of 12 months 05 Retrofitting of WSS Shamthan by way of providing, laying and fitting of pipes, construction of 63.90 Lacs 5000.00 06 Months AAY Accorded rupees) rupees) (Amount in (Days) Authority R/wall, chain link fencing around structures, anchor/ saddle blocks at spots, construction of Incl. cost of indicate Name of rupees) 0.05 Lac gallon SR, sluice chamber, collection chamber, spring protection including installa- pipes,chain link work with NIT S.No 1 Up gradation of Spring at Herpor 0.90 1800 ABC &D 200 5 Tender Open- tion of 20 unconnected FHTC’s at Shamthan incl maintenance for a period of 03 years which on TR/ E-Challan Dialgam Anantnag ing Authority including DLP of 12 months 2 Up gradation of Spring at Patch- 0.90 1800 ABC &D 200 5 Tender Open- Retrofitting of WSS Nagistan Surbal by way of providing, laying and fitting of pipes, construc- 88.30 Lacs 5000.00 06 Months AAY Accorded gamnad Kund Kulgam ing Authority 06 tion of anchor/ saddle blocks at spots, construction of 0.15 Lac gallon SR, sluice chamber, Incl. cost of pipesindicate Name of including installation of 36 unconnected FHTC’s at Mughal Mohalla Nagistan, Konsipati work with NIT S.No The e-NIT consisting of qualifying information, eligibility criteria, specifications, bill of quantities,(B.O.Q), set of Terms & Conditions of contract and other details can be Nagistan, Upper Nagistan and Surbal incl maintenance for a period of 03 years which includ- on TR/ E-Challan seen/downloaded from the departmental Website:- www.jktenders.gov.in ing DLP of 12 months Position of funds: Partially available Retrofitting of WSS T.A Shah by way of providing, laying and fitting of pipes, construction of 65.96 Lacs 5000.00 06 Months AAY Accorded Position of AA/TS: Accorded 07 anchor/ saddle blocks at spots, including installation of 30 unconnected FHTC’s at T.A Shah, indicate Name of Chatti, Gujarpati including maintenance for a period of 03 years which including DLP of 12 Incl. cost of pipeswork with NIT S.No Publishing Date 15.3.2021 months on TR/ E-Challan Download Start Date 16.3.2021 from 10.00 AM Bid Submission Start Date 16.3.2021 from 10.00 AM Position of Funds: - Available Bid Submission End Date 22.3.2021 upto 2.00 P.M Major Head of Account: Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) Date of opening of Financial Bid(online) 22.3.2021 at 2.30 P.M (in the Office of District Soil and Water Conservation Officer Anantnag). 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Civil Contractor means works like Rapid Sand filtration Plant or Slow Sand Filtration Plant, Clarifloculator, PST, OHT or the RCC Service Reser- 08. Bids will be opened online as per time schedule mentioned above. voir or Overhead Tanks , Laying & fitting of Pipes & for 09. Bidders must ensure to positively upload scanned copies of below mentioned documents for Technical Bid. II In case the bidder does not meet the requirements singly, he can adopt the option of joint venture or consortium as described in the tender a) CDR b) PAN CARD c) GST Registration number. document under JV clause. d) Registration Card e) e-challan / copy of receipt from treasury as cost of Tender Document. a. One similar completed work costing not less than 80% of advertised cost during the last five years. Or No: DSCO/ANG/KUL/E-Tender/2020-21/734-39 b. Two similar completed works costing not less than 50% of advertised cost each during the last five years. 0r Dated : 15-3-2021 c. 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Ensuring Economic Freedom DIAL-EMMA Of Women Will Realise • TRAFFIC POLICE : 9419993745, 01998-266686 Illegal Constructions • PCR: 0194-2452092,2455883 Diversity In Leadership: VC KU • PDD: 0194-2450213 • FIRE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES : Seminar On Women In 2479488,2452222,2452155 Leadership Held At KU Galore Around Dal Lake • CAPD: 18001807011 • SMC HEALTH OFFICER: 9469409081 AIRPORTS Observer News Service Prof Talat said even RTI Movement appeals LG, Chief Secretary to intervene during the ongoing Co- SHIEK UL ALAM AIRPORT: 01942303311 Srinagar: Vice-Chancellor vid-19 pandemic, countries Observer News Service Chairman Raja Muzaffar said that fencing, but they seem to have of led by women have per- its volunteers visited several areas done this for mere an eyewash as RAILWAYS Prof Talat Ahmad on Tues- formed exceptionally well Srinagar: Jammu & Kashmir RTI of Dal Lake on Monday and found all the fencing material, mesh wire • SRINAGAR: 0194-2103259 day inaugurated a seminar to cruise through the un- Movement Tuesday appealed Lt lots of fresh encroachments taking has not been removed at all. Govt • ANANTNAG: 01932-228243 organised as part of the precedented crisis. Governor Manoj Sinha and Chief place especially near Ashai Bagh especially Lakes and Waterways • BARAMULLA: 0194-102029 varsity's series of academ- The Vice-Chancellor Secretary BVR Subramanium to bridge where land, which is part Development Authority do not act • BIJBHERA: 01932-228243 ic activities pertaining to also released a book ‘Gen- ensure all the illegal encroach- of Dal Lake banks, has been fenced against these illegal constructions • PAMPORE: 01933-294132 the celebration of Interna- dering Women in 21st Cen- ments are removed from Dal Lake by some vested people and they are with the result Dal Lake is shrink- • PATTAN: 01954-293507 tional Women’s Day. tury: Critical Perspectives’ area especially near Ashai Bagh planning to construct a guest house ing day by day. • QAZIGUND: 01951-296153 The day-long seminar edited by Dr Tabassum Fir- Bridge, Saidakadal, Nowpora, near the encroached site. He appealed LG Manoj Sinha “Women in Leadership: dous and Ashfaq Masood Rainawari, Jogi Lanker, and Khoja "Officials of Lakes and Water- and Chief Secretary to seek an ex- HIGHWAY STATUS Breaking the Stereotypes” Ali, on the occasion. Yarbal areas. ways Authority seem to have come planation from concerned officers. • Sgr-Jammu highway - ( Open ) was organised jointly by Former Chief Justice of In a statement, RTI Movement to the spot to demolish the illegal • Mughal Road - (Closed) the Centre for Women’s J&K High Court, Justice (re- • Srinagar- Leh- (Open) Studies and Research tired) Bashir A Kirmani, who (CWSR) and Department was a guest of honour, traced the of Students Welfare (DSW). history and genesis of division of Kashmir Hoteliers Apprise In his presidential ad- labour amongst men and wom- dress, Prof Talat said that en since times immemorial. PRAYERS women leaders have done a “There is no doubt that Commissioner SMC About Their Issues remarkable job in different education of women is very Observer News Service cussed at length. FAJR 5: 17 fields, including academia, important. There have to Discussion on litter free, bin politics, business and oth- be no two opinions about Srinagar: The Hoteliers Associa- free initiative of SMC focusing on ZUHR 12: 40 ers to find innovative solu- it,” he said, asserting that tion on Tuesday met Commission- segregation of waste and 100 % door HIJRI tions to some of the press- it’s important for everyone er Srinagar Municipal Corporation to door collection was also held. ing issues facing the world. to recognise and realise the Athar Amir Khan at SMC head- On the occasion Hoteliers As- CALENDAR ASR 4:58 He said the world today distinct identity of women, quarters here at Karan Nagar. sociation extended due cooperation Magrib 6:43 recognises beyond a shade their intellectual capabili- The members from Kashmir and support to the initiative of SMC. 02 SHABAN of a doubt the importance ties and competencies and Hoteliers And Restaurant Asso- Commissioner SMC highlight- ISHA 8:03 of diversity in leadership. also the importance of tak- ciation KHARA apprised Com- ed that there is a need to work 1442 “To realise this goal, it ing their views and opinions missioner SMC of the issues being jointly for ensuring Srinagar city is is important to ensure that into account in matters that faced by the Hoteliers and Restau- provement of sanitation, Solid Waste tourist friendly and to ensure that women have economic concern people collectively. rants in Srinagar. Management and up-gradation of Hotel and Tourism Industry flour- freedom as well as freedom “If people don’t have In the meeting discussion on im- tourism infrastructure was dis- ishes in Srinagar. This Day In History in terms of thinking and that realization both indi- decision-making,” he said, vidually and collectively, • 1776 - British forces evacuate Boston to Nova Scotia during Revo- congratulating the CWSR it would be futile to ex- lutionary War and DSW for organising pect better outcomes from J&K Small Scale Industries Development Corporation • 1861 - Italy is unified into a single kingdom under Victor Emmanuel the seminar to continue events or days commemo- II following the campaigns led by Giuseppe Garibaldi. • 1894 - US & China sign treaty preventing Chinese laborers from the discussion and conver- rated in the name of women Limited (SICOP) entering US sation on gender balance. empowerment,” he said. • 1905 - Albert Einstein finishes his scientific paper detailing his (A J&K Government Undertaking) Quantum Theory of Light, one of the foundations of modern phys- ics Corporate Office: Jawahar Lal Nehru Udyog Bhawan, Railhead Complex • 1921 - Lenin proclaims New Economic Politics Office Of The Assistant Regional Jammu-180012/ • 1924 - Netherlands & USSR begin talks over USSR recognition • 1924 - Sweden & USSR exchange diplomats Transport Officer Budgam Kashmir Sanat Ghar, Bemina, Srinagar-190018 • 1926 - Spain & Brazil prevent Germany joining League of Nations NOTICE • 1927 - US government doesn't sign League of Nations disarma- Where a application for transfer ment treaty Dated: 15/03/2021 • 1932 - German police raid Adolf Hitler's Nazi headquarters of ownership has been recieved • 1934 - Dollfuss, Mussolini & Gombos sign Donau Pact (protocols from one. Shri : Tanveer Ahmad CORRIGENDUM of Rome) Yatoo S/o: Mohammad Yousuf • 1938 - The Italian Air Force, in support of Francisco Franco, bombs R/o: Kaitch Razgeer Khansahib Name of Work : - Supply of Material Testing Equipments at SICOP Testing Centre Zainakote, Srinagar. Barcelona during the Spanish Civil War (Transferor) of LMV Santro. Ve- • 1939 - Battle of Nanchang between the Kuomintang and the Japa- hicle bearing registration number Ref.: 49-PES of 2020-21 DATED: 27 .02.2021 nese breaks out (Sino-Japanese War 1937-1945) JK04E - 9065. Chasis number 27702 Engine no. 68917 Model • 1943 - Physician Willem J Kolff performs the world's first 'hemodi- 2019. in favour of Due to error in uploading of tender/boq, the above mentioned work is retendered. alysis' using his artificial kidney machine, however the treatment is unsuccessful and the patient dies, in the Netherlands Shri.. Fayaz Ahmad Indrabi S/o. Ghulam Mohammad Indrabi • 1945 - Allied ships bomb North-Sumatra R/o Kaitch Razgeer Budgam (Tranferee) as well as HPA can- Sd/ • 1955 - After Maurice Richard is suspended for the remainder of the cellation with M/S J & K Bank B/U Raithan. DIPK-NB-6438/20 Project Engineer South season, riots break out in Montreal. 37 people are injured and over Now therefore it is notified for the information of the general SICOP Kashmir 100 are arrested. The following morning, Richard goes on the radio public that objections if any to the proposed transfer of own- to ask citizens to stop vandalizing ership shall be filed in writing in the office of the Assistant • 1957 - Presidential plane crashes on Mt. Manunggal in Cebu, Philip- Regional Transport office ARTO Budgam within a period of OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER ELECTRIC DIVISION-IIIRD, SHEREEN BAGH, SRINAGAR. pines killing 25 including Filipino President Ramon Magsaysay 12 days from the date of publication of this notice in the daily OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER ELECTRIC • 1958 - US Navy launches Vanguard 1 into orbit (2nd US), measures Earth shape newspaper . • 1959 - Australia & USSR restore diplomatic relations No. ARTO/ BUDGAM.3043 DIVISION-IIIRD, SHEREENExtension Notice BAGH, 1 SRINAGAR. • 1961 - South Africa leaves British Commonwealth Dated 16/03/2021 Assistant Regional Transport e-NIT No.:- e-ED-III / 43 of 2020-21 Extension Notice 1 Dated:- 02-03-2021 • 1963 - Eruptions of Mount Agung on Bali, kills 1,900 Balinese MCB officer Budgam Kashmir e-NIT No.:- e-ED-III / 43 of 2020-21 Dated:- 02-03-2021 • 1987 - ends his Test career with an innings of 96 v Pak Tender TenderID 2021_PDD_118969 ID 2021_PDD_118969_1_1 • 1988 - says Iraq uses poison gas • 1992 - 28 killed in truck bombing of Israeli embassy in Buenos Aires, Dut to zero response the critical dates of aforementioned eNIT are hereby extended as detailed below Arg Estt. 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DIPK-NB-6455/20 Executive Engineer Observer News Service Electric Division-III, Srinagar. No.:- ED-III/TS/8385 AMMU - Chief Minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed told in Dated:- 10-02-2021 Legislative Assembly today that in order to relieve the pressure on Lal Ded Hospital, government is contem- plating international funding for establishing a similar Jtype of hospital in down town. He said that he would personally inspect the identified at Noorbagh by the MLA for this purpose. He said private health care centres are allowed under an Act to this effect after following procedure of licensing and infrastruc- tural details besides monitoring. He said government would further strengthen the monitoring system and keep eye on the functioning of private hospitals so that people get adequate health care facilities. He was I replying supplementary ques- tions to this regard. He said that all out measures are being taken to provide necessary equipment for setting up 100-bed sub-district hospital at Kishtwar. Earlier, Minister for Power Mohammad Sharief Niazi, on behalf of Health and Medical Education Minister replied the three questions jointly allowed by the Speaker Tara Chand. The questions were asked by Dr. Mehboob Beig. S. A. Kitchloo and. Balwant Singh. The Minister said that details are being worked Out for requirement of staff for 100-bed hospital at Udhampur in view of the norms and financial implications. mja (Kashmir Observer, 17 March, 2005) mja mja KashmirKashmir Observer Observer 44Friday,Friday, 01 01 February, February, 2013 2013 OPINIONOPINION

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Poverty Line (APL) ration card benefi- in the distribution chain as well as in- rural and remote areas. This is sought to be cloaked by the perfor- ciaries is actually available on e-portal be helpful. The Government needs to involve NGOs stallation of surveillance systems in all rural andAt remote the same areas. time, This the is recoverysought to rate be cloakedhas dropped by the to perfor- 96.68 mancemance ofof aa handfulhandful ofof privateprivate schools,schools, withwith nono thoughtthought forfor thethe of the FCSTired & CA (www.jkepds.nic.in) of Thinking?and women self-help groups Come (SHG’s) to to reach a out toConclusion distribution centers as part of the PDS per cent. Three states— Maharashtra, Kerala and Pun- Tired of Thinking? Come to a Conclusion for last several years but the Govern- renovation. J&K Govt must also follow colossalcolossal amounts jab—amounts account spent spent for on on 77 running runningpercent a ofa vast vastthe network totalnetwork active of of under-per- cases.under-per- ment never created awareness about peopleIf he were regardinga cricketer — whichdigital I rather literacy.of marks, remember.” thisof model. total freedom to pursue the pathways of KEVIN MARTIN If he were a cricketer — which I rather of marks, remember.” of total freedom to pursue the pathways of formingforming institutions. institutions.This has Howsoever broughtHowsoever lockdown sound sound the the back system system in vogue may may appear appearin some on on KEVINthe same MARTIN in past. 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This unholy practice has lakh had been embezzled from a single used at ration stores displays price, No : FCS & CA/Bud/2020/1128-34 Dated hope that with time the growing, engineered preference for pri- schoolboyschoolboybeen curbed of of that that totime. time. some extent because of wordswordsvillage at at the theonly. ones ones Who who’d who’d has gone gone benefited? a a whiter whiter shade Hadshade the weightMostMost things thingsof items in in Mr Mrand P’s P’s theclass class credentials started started out out as as1.10.2020sightsight intointothe laterality. laterality.Assistant That ThatDirector is, is, you you FCScould could be be is trying to speed up the process. 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There There Theis is no no end, end, ety,ety, particularly particularlytry, making low-income, low-income, it the highest rural rural andin and a singleagrarian agrarian day classes classes so far. for Nowfor whom whom the hishis gaze thisgaze directionfrom from the the byclassroom classroom Government windows. windows. and Non-The The tosstossembezzled things things at at you byyou that FCSthat are are& a a CAlot lot harder harderofficials to to take, take,in forsolvedsolved corruption, equation equation on onmismanagement the the blackboard. blackboard. Of Of andcourse, course, DCno noBudgam conclusion conclusion had to to actuallybe be drawn drawn directedbecause because like forlike some some state-runstate-rungovernment schools schools were were plans the the mainstayto mainstay take it toof of 5hope. hope. million a day. To make worldworldGovernmental outside outside can can wait,Organizations wait, a a good good education education(NGO’s). sosoother get get used used villages to to it. it. Inof In any J&Kany case, case, where you you therehave have to isto do nodo it it black-marketing.whowho could? could? Especially Especially The who who Govt could could storekeep who who had had- his histhiswisewise re-verification person person once once insaid, said, 2017 “A “A andconclusion conclusion it took is is the the it possible vaccination centres are being expanded to couldn’t.couldn’t. yourselfyourselfawareness come come aboutexam exam time. e-PDStime. It It carries? carries a a good good deal deal ersheadhead as wrapped wrappedwell as around aroundfair price other other shopnotions notions owners — — those those FCSplaceplace & CA where where officials you you got got3 years tired tired of toof thinking.” issuethinking.” an Exposing the scam were supposed to sell the ration on the order and actual work is still not done 100,000 across the country. Last year in March we exposed a Complaint Filed fixed rates to consumers plus his or her on ground. The urgency of vaccination can't be overempha- OTHEROTHER OPINIONOPINION scam wherein around 50 BPL consum- NOOn June 6thHOLDS 2020 we brought the categoryBARRED under BPL , AAY, APL, PHH ...... sised. Last year, the extended Covid lockdown battered ers in Loopipora village of Budgam ...... NOLoolipora issue HOLDS to the notice of Secre- or NPHHBARRED is also very much visible on Conclusion the economy, leaving lakhs of people unemployed. The were being sold subsidized rice at tary Food Civil Supplies and Consumer these machines. At the end of the trans- The proactive disclosure of infor- highly exorbitant rates for more than Affairs (FCS & CA) JK Government. action the consumer is supposed to mation of BPL, APL , PHH or NPHH ... country can hardly afford fresh surge in the cases forc- ing the government to go for yet another lockdown. So 3 years by the Government storekeeper A team of two senior officers from get an electronically generated receipt consumers on electronic public distri- DiscriminationDiscrimination AgainstAgainst CricketersCricketersof FCS & CA Department. The rice was FCS&CA Department was tasked to which would show all these details. bution system (e-PDS) portal proved the vaccination has to pick up in right earnest. In Kash- HE PAKISTAN women’s cricket team’s visit sold @ Rs 15 / Kg which otherwise was probe the fraud. On June 9th the Joint Around 3 years back Food and to be helpful. This didn’t only help the HE PAKISTANmir women’s too, there's cricket team’s a dire visit needThisThis that discrimination discrimination more and is is moreundoubtedly undoubtedly people unfair unfair etersetersto will bewill soldbe be able able@ Rs to to 3 stay /stay kg in onlyin Mumbai Mumbai to these in in poorthe the Director FCS & CA Kashmir visited Civil Supplies Department of Kerala villagers of Loolipora or Tarzoo but TTtoto India India for for the arethe World World vaccinated. Cup Cup has has turned turned On intoMonday, into andand puts J&Kputs our our recorded team team at at a a significant 94significant new coro disadvan- disadvan-- currentcurrentfamilies. climate climate Before if if we we reach reachexposing the the final. final.a scam in Loolipora village. People raised slogans deployed electronic point of sale (ePoS) people in most of the districts in J&K. aa security security and and logistical logisticalnavirus nightmare. nightmare. cases, First,taking First, the the thetage.tage. tally The The teamto team 1.28 has has lakh,been been conciliatory conciliatorywhile no about about TheTheLoolipora ICC ICC also also needs needsone toof to consider theconsider residents if if India India shouldfrom should a against corrupt officials of the depart- machines in all the 14,374 ration shops There are still many villages , towns , teamteam could could not notfresh go go to to deathMumbai, Mumbai, was where where reported. its its itsits treatment Srinagartreatment but but district the the International International recorded Cricket Cricket bebe allowed nearbyallowed villageto to hold hold Bonen multi-nation multi-nation namely tourna- Sonatourna- Ul- ment. We were asked to submit our in the state.Chief Minister Pinarayi colonies and mohalla’s where aware- matchesmatches were were originally theoriginally highest scheduled, scheduled, number after after the theof 49Council Councilcases. (ICC) (ICC) But should should the take vaccinationtake note note of of this. this. is mentsmentslah at athad a a time time contacted when when it it can’tMushtaq can’t guarantee guarantee Ahmad. safety safety He statement of the facts. The preliminary Vijayan declared the complete digitiza- ness is needed. The Government needs Shiv Sena started issuing its usual threats International teams have refused to visit of allwas players. provided a ration on exorbitant inquiry into the Loolipora ration scam tion of the state’s ration distribution / to involve NGOs and women self-help Shiv Sena startednot issuingyet commensurate its usual threats withInternational the spread teams of the have infection. refused to visit of all players. againstagainst visiting visiting Pakistani Pakistani teams. teams. PakistanPakistan over over justified justified security security fears. fears. It It seems, seems, ItIt ratesis is now now by too too the late late storekeeper to to reschedule reschedule of FCSthe the World World& CA revealed the involvement of nine to supply chain, in compliance with the groups (SHG’s) to reach out to people re- Now, hotels Itat theis time alternative that venuethe government of however, thatspeeds if we upsimply the put inocula international- Cup Department.and our pulling The out aggrieved of the tournament man’s state- ten officials of the food department, of National Food Security Act (NFSA) at garding digital literacy. Mushtaq’s lim- Now, hotelstion at the drive alternative and setsvenue up of morehowever, vaccination that if we simply centres. put international The Cup and our pulling out of the tournament CuttackCuttack andand neighbouringneighbouring citycity teamsteams at at clubhouses clubhouses in in stadiums stadiums and and refuse refuse inin protest protestment waswill will videoonly only heighten heightenrecorded tensions. tensions.by Mushtaq We We whom a few have retired from service. a function in Kannur on May 21st 2018. ited digital literacy helped to expose the Bhubaneshwar Valleyhave refused needs lodging to be to Covid-freeour to let them for thego anywhere businesses else, theto resecurity- shouldand make sent toclear the that Assistant we are Director only playing Food The letter from the office of Secretary, The Department completed the task of corrupt practices being undertaken by Bhubaneshwar have refused lodging to our to let them go anywhere else, the security shouldCivil make Supplies clear thatand weConsumer are only playingAffairs Food Civil Supplies and Consumer installation of ePoS machines across officials of the Food Civil Supplies and playersplayers out out of of fear. fear.turn to normal and tourismproblemproblem to wouldpick would upapparently apparently in the be bewarmer solved. solved. underunder duress duress and and that that such such conditions conditions are are seasons ahead. (FCS & CA) Budgam. The officer took Affairs (FCS & CA), dated 5.07.2020 all retail ration outlets after connecting Consumer Affairs Department (FCS & OurOur cricketers cricketers now now have have to to play play this this all-im- all-im- NoNo country, country, of of course, course, would would accept accept such such unacceptableunacceptablequick action if if any any and of of our oursuspended sportspersons sportspersons the store tour tour- assured that action was being taken the 3.41 crore ration beneficiaries in the CA) for the last many years. We need to portantportant tournament tournament under under virtual virtual house house ar- ar- conditionsconditions to to play play cricket cricket in in Pakistan. Pakistan. Yet, Yet, our our IndiaIndiakeeper. again. again. TheInstead Instead video of of wentappeasing appeasing viral. theMore the anti- anti- and against the erring officers. The Secre- state with the ration card management create more and more people like Mush- rest,rest, with with their their accommodation accommodation being being pro- pro- womenwomen cricketers cricketers are are expected expected to to put put up up with with PakistanPakistanmore extremists, aggrievedextremists, consumersthe the Indian Indian government governmentgot in touch tary FCS & CA encouraged us in his system utilizing the Aadhaar database. taq who would act as whistleblowers in videdvided at at the the clubhouse clubhouseOTHER of of the the stadium stadium OPINON in in thisthis in in India. India. Additionally, Additionally, the the final final of of the the mustmustwith ensure ensure Mushtaq the the safety safety which and and includedcomfort comfort of ofsome our our thank you note and remarked that our The department gave training to all their respective areas. Women can es- whichwhich all all their their matches matches will will be be played. played. Every Every tournamenttournament isis supposedsupposed toto bebe heldheld inin players.players.three to four persons from Loolipora work was akin to a ‘social audit.’ The 14,374 ration dealers and their staff in pecially play a great role in this. They otherother team team will will be be staying staying in in five-star five-star hotels. hotels. Mumbai.Mumbai. India India needs needs to to explain explain how how our our crick- crick- village in Chadoora.-EXPRESS-EXPRESS They complained TRIBUNE TRIBUNE money embezzled is yet to be recovered managing the sales through ePoS ma- need to be trained how to access infor- Manage privatisation about the denial of free rations because from the storekeeper who is under sus- chines on a single day at 348 centres in mation from e-PDS portal. The digital the local storekeeper had given them pension since the last 9 months ? the state. Around 1,500 Civil Supplies literacy will ensure transparency in the AllAll fakeletters letters Non intended intended Priority for Householdfor publication publication (NPHH) must must include include the the writer’s writer’s name name and and address, address, Departmenteven even if if a a pseudonym pseudonym officials also is is used. used.underwent Letters Letters are arepublic edite edite distributiondd as as clarity, clarity, system space space (PDS) key government initiative this year will be the andration accuracy cards of (also expression known as require. Above Pov Our- publishinge-POS Machines a letter does not mean we agreetraining with in everything the ration card or even management anything in it. -EDITOR proposed privatisationOBSERVEROBSERVER of public sector enterpris MAILMAIL- anderty accuracy Line (APL)ration of expression cards.) require. Our publishingAround a 4letter years does back not the mean Govern we- agreesystem. with everything or even anything in it.Views -EDI expressedTOR in the article are the es, while the State will confine itself to the bare ment decided to install electronic Point author’s own and do not necessarily minimum presence in strategic sectors. Coupled Mushtaq Ahmad Lone of Sale (ePoS) machines in all govern- Social auditing represent the editorial stance of Kashmir’sKashmir’sAwith the monetisation FateofFate assets, as proposed isis inJustJust the budget, Consequential!Consequential!The RTI movement decided to un- ment run ration depots across J&K HailHailWith an aim ofKiran Kiranensuring transpar- BediBedi Kashmir Observer this will herald a major change in India’s political economy, dertake a kind of social audit in Looli- which includes private fair price shops ency in the public distribution system DEARDEAR EDITOR, EDITOR,where, over time, the State ofwillof mistrust. mistrust. retreat Could Couldfrom you directlyyou also also tell mantell us us- who who countries,countries,pora village. one one wanting wantingMushtaq to gotto and and in touch the the with therethereas well. is is something somethingThe then Ministerthat that seems seems FCS to to& CA (PDS),DEARDEAR theEDITOR, EDITOR, Food & Civil Supplies De- killingskillingsDr Raja and andMuzaffar heinous heinous Bhat crimes iscrimes Founder I Iwould would like likeaging to to comment commentcompanies on on and the the assetsbeheaded beheadedand confine and and itself mutilated mutilated to a broader the the bodies bodies of of otherotheranother avoiding avoiding activist, its its role Nazirrole in in Ahmad, Kashmir. 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It Comedy of Errors includes building a strong intellectual case for privatisation well know Rj in the valley rely on their husbands for paying promotes ableism and is dehuman- The RJ has now posted another — while reassuring those who fear that they will bear the has landed in a controversy their bills.His abrupt takeover of the ising people with a disability.Some- apology video. Sure, everyone de- brunt of the consequences of reforms. And it includes keep- after he posted an obnox- phone call glorifies male condensing one’s disability should not become serves a second chance. However, ing a flexible outlook and be willing to engage in negotia- ious video on his social me- behaviour, it is the typical, ‘let the fodder for a content creator. The fact we must also realise that what he did tions rather than adopt an absolutist attitude. As the contro- Adia handle.In this video he’s enacting man of the house talk’ absurdity.The that this video was widely circulat- was not only the fault with an indi- versy over farm laws shows, economic reforms are deeply the role of a husband who’s agitated second and the more despicable part ed on social media is upsetting and vidual but goes on to show the larger contentious now and the role of the private sector contin- with his wife who spends reckless- of the video is where he takes a jibe speaks volumes about our society ,it insensitivity that our society has to- ues to be viewed with suspicion. The government must be ly, he’s seen reprimanding her for at the delivery boy who is unable to can also be attributed to group think- wards these issues. We need to collec- transparent and consultative, while the Opposition must be spending hefty amounts on online speak clearly.In this video he is seen ing on social media platforms which tively be more aware, alert, inclusive responsible and not engage in mindless obstructionism of shopping during the pandemic.This sniggering without any qualms af- erodes our moral consciousness. and sensitive. sound policy initiatives. apparently funny video is problem- ter every distasteful and disparaging People should act responsibly on so- Hindustan Times atic on two accounts, first it perpetu- comment he passes.This video clip cial media platforms where likes and Mehnaz Mehraj Shah ates the misogynist and sexist no- is appalling and reeks of sadism.The shares are seen as validating behav- Mehnazs@rediffmail tion that women are spendthrift and nasty humour that he is employing iours. Wednesday| 17-03-2021 05 China's City of Lost Mosques

he labyrinth of alleys and lanes in the old city of Suzhou hides a secret: historical fragments of the long history of Islam in China. TRegular stories in the international press Alessandra Cappelletti highlighting the treatment of Muslims in the Xinjiang Uighur Autonomous Region tend to obscure the fact that Islam was once highly regarded by Chinese emperors. From written records and imperial The Cultural edicts engraved on steles (standing stone Revolution slabs monuments) it is clear that these Islamic communities enjoyed the favour effectively banned of the emperors – especially during the Islam in China, as Tang (618-907 AD), Yuan (1271-1368), Ming (1368-1644) and Qing (1644-1912) dynas- religions of any kind ties. Islam was looked on favourably by were considered tools the imperial court because of its eth- ics, which – as far as the emperors were to oppress and silence concerned – promoted harmonious and the peoples’ needs. As a peaceful relations between the diverse peoples in the imperial territories. result, little remains of Before the Panthay and Tungan re- these religious buildings bellions in the second half of the 19th cen- tury in western China, when millions of today. But the traces Muslims were killed or relocated, Islam that do still exist – a was considered by Christian missionar- ies in the country – and particularly by door, a stone, the Russian scholars – as a growing threat. building and raised funding from other ginkgo wood horizontal plaque written in from Central Asia in its administration structure of the façade, Islam was considered by many in the Muslim families to turn it into a women’s calligraphy by master Yu Yue. Because and government service. This significant west to have the potential to become the mosque. During the Cultural Revolution many Muslim jade workers had busi- population group was much later, in the or simply a known national religion in China – which would (1966 to 1976), the mosque’s library, con- nesses in the same district, donations 1950s, classified within China as the Hui have made China the biggest Islamic taining holy scriptures, was damaged made the mosque the most prosperous minority and constitute about half of Chi- address, written in an country in the world. and the building was turned into private in the whole of China. And, in the 1920s, na’s Muslims today. archive – are symbolic houses. Nothing remains today to show it a school teaching Islamic and Confucian Islam and China: a special connection was a mosque. texts was opened there. Traces of the past representations of a Today, Suzhou is a vibrant, wealthy Another Yang family mosque, Tieju- Many of the mosques had affiliated The Cultural Revolution effectively past life city of 12 million people only 20 minutes nong, was built over three years during schools teaching the Arabic language banned Islam in China, as religions of by high speed train from Shanghai. What the reign of the Qing emperor Guagxu, and Islamic writings to the children of any kind were considered tools to op- remains of “Islamic Suzhou” lies just out- from 1879 to 1881. It was the biggest in the Muslim communities. Suzhou is one press and silence the peoples’ needs. side the city wall to the north-west. There Suzhou with an area of more than 3,000 of the first cultural centres where Islamic As a result, little remains of these reli- is only one active mosque: Taipingfang, square metres, featuring seven court- scriptures were published in the Chinese gious buildings today. But the traces that in the northern commercial and enter- yards. The main hall for Friday prayers language. Translations from Persian into do still exist – a door, a stone, the struc- tainment district of Shilu. had ten rooms and could hold more than Chinese were made by the 16th-century ture of the façade, or simply a known Taipingfang was restored in 2018 and 300 people. The courtyard included a min- Suzhou scholars, Zhang Zhong and Zhou address, written in an archive – are sym- is where local and visiting Muslims go to aret and a pavilion in which was housed Shiqi, making the city an early hub of Is- bolic representations of a past life. These pray. It’s in a busy part of the neighbour- an imperial stele. lamic intellectual culture. are clues to the diverse social context and hood, squeezed in a tiny alley, surround- Now a middle school, Tiejunong is But it was an Islamic hub hybridised spiritual geography that these places in- ed by small restaurants and hotels, can- recognisable from the external architec- in its Chinese context, a process de- spired and were part of. teens, food stalls and butchers catering to ture and an ancient wooden engraved scribed in Jonathan Lipman’s book, Fa- As the American sinologist, Freder- Uighur and Hui Muslims. The butchers side door. Beyond a monumental en- miliar Strangers: A History of Muslims ick Mote – a professor of history at Princ- of Taipingfang – like those in Beijing’s trance, there is still the idea of the main in Northwest China. Islamic texts were eton University – argued, Suzhou’s past Niujie area where the majority of the courtyard surrounded by trees. Now taught alongside Confucian ones, giving is embodied in words, not stones, and city’s Muslim minority lives – are popu- there is a huge football field, and the trees birth to an eclectic corpus of Islamic writ- the fragments of Suzhou Islamic com- larly thought to sell the best meat. on the sides of the walkway are still vis- ings. munities can be pieced together with the Before 1949, Suzhou had at least ten ible from their chopped trunks. The ab- The oldest Suzhou mosque, Xiguan, help of historical written records. These mosques of various sizes and social im- lution area covered by blue tiles clearly takes its name from the adjacent Xigu- records of a diverse past are equally im- portance. Many of them were vast build- shows the past presence of a mosque. an bridge in the centre of the old city. It portant to the future in a country where ings with precious furniture and sophis- Tiankuqian Mosque was built in was built in the 13th century during the religions – every religion – are strictly ticated decorations, while others were 1906 and is now inhabited by poor city Yuan dynasty, probably financed by the controlled by the state due to what the smaller intimate prayer rooms. One of residents – most likely as a result of the prominent Muslim Sayyid family, and authorities consider as their potential de- them was a women’s mosque presided practice during the Cultural Revolution its influential Yunnan’s provincial gov- stabilising political powers. over by a female imam. of reallocating large, aristocratic or reli- ernor, Sayyid Ajall Shams al-Din Omar The recent reports of efforts of ideo- The women’s mosque, Baolinqian, gious buildings as living accommodation al-Bukhari (1211–1279). logical re-education performed by local was one of a cluster of four mosques was for indigent families. The mosque used The mosque was later incorporated authorities towards the Uighur popula- built during the Qing Dynasty, all con- to cover an area of almost 2,000 square into a government building during the tion in north-western China make the nected to the wealthy Yang family inside metres, with a main hall, a guest hall and Ming dynasty, so only written accounts situation even more complex and worth the city walls in the north-western part of ablution room. remain of its existence in local Chinese further observation and research. the city. Built in 1923, it was established The structure of the main hall was records. This suggests – and it is already by initiative of three married women like a large lecture place, containing – a well-known historical assessment – By Arrangements With from the Yang family who donated the as the local historical records report – a that the Yuan dynasty favoured Muslims The Conversation Our Many Wasteful Ways

Cheryl Rao Why do I suddenly peel the cucum- bers and the melons a little thinner, ike many others, I think of my- allowing a little green (or white) to re- self as respectful of the environ- main? Why do I now toss away fewer ment, careful, not at all wasteful, cabbage leaves and retain more onion and so on: positive strokes all skin, and look up recipes for the tender Lthe way. skin of bottle gourd …? Imagine my horror, therefore, when If I am a little more careful, will I read in the newspapers that the Food someone else be a little less careless? Waste Index Report of the UN Environ- ment Programme said Indians waste fif- Gulf News ty kilos of food per person per year, most of it from households. The images that come to mind im- mediately are of a person sitting atop a mound of rice, wheat, vegetables and fruit and yes, meat and fish too. If you visualise a single kilo of any of Our parents these and then multiply it by fifty, that comes to quite a heap — and way too acquired their much to waste! first refrigerator I cringe at these snapshots in my mind’s eye; and as always, I wonder what when I was around my parents would have thought about it. Father came from a large, mostly seven years old, and male household, which translated into one that had enormous quantities of food when I think back to prepared daily — and consumed daily. those gadget-free Without refrigerators or iceboxes to preserve anything for the following day, days from the luxury leftovers — if any — were given to pets and other garden creatures. Even the of our present-day skins of fruit, the peels of vegetables and other kitchen waste went to the chick- I cannot help but marvel at the science tice in her childhood home: stored the as a surprise offering, doubly delicious refrigerators and ens and birds and rabbits that were a and art of it all. leftover curry uncovered in a “meat because no effort has gone into cooking freezers, I cannot part of the menagerie, and the rest went It must have been a Herculean task safe” (that was essentially a small cup- it all over again! into the compost pit. Naturally, Father for Mother to cook exactly what was need- board with mesh on all sides to keep We don’t use the word “leftovers” help but marvel at brought those habits to our home and ed for each meal. How did she calculate the cool night air circulating), and then at all, because technically, it is not left- Mother, who came from another large for our growing appetites, how did she cooked it up again into “special” masala overs but the excess prepared and care- the science and art and not very well-off household, added make allowances for one — or all — of us eggs or spicy omelettes at breakfast time! fully frozen when fresh. of it all her careful ways to make sure no food children being extra hungry after a day of For us, today, it is so simple. We … And, whatever we — or anyone was ever wasted. vigorous play; how did she have enough don’t need to be creative or inventive: we else chooses to call it — we certainly Our parents acquired their first on the table for a couple of unexpected cook whatever quantity we like; serve don’t toss any of it into the rubbish bin! refrigerator when I was around seven visitors at mealtimes; how did those de- ourselves what we plan to eat and return … So, why then, when my conscience years old, and when I think back to those licious curries never run out — and yet the rest to the fridge for the next meal, is more or less clear, does the thought of gadget-free days from the luxury of our never get tossed uneaten into a bin? or we tuck it into the freezer, unlabelled, those wasted fifty kilos of food per Indi- present-day refrigerators and freezers, Perhaps she did what was the prac- and take it out a few days down the line an per year trouble me so greatly? NEWS Wednesday | 17.03.2021 1006 Parliament Nod To Bill To Raise Upper Limit For 70% Chances Of Rainfall Abortions To 24 Weeks In Special Cases Press Trust of India Union Health Minister Harsh in special can be terminated union territory will have to consti- On March 21, 22: MeT Vardhan said the amendments "where the length of the preg- tute a medical board comprising a NEW DELHI: Rajya Sabha in the bill have been made after nancy exceeds 20 weeks but gynaecologist, a paediatrician, a Agencies in Kupwara against 1.7 degree Tuesday passed a bill to raise studying global practices and does not exceed 24 weeks" if radiologist or sonologist and any Celsius on the previous night, the upper limit for permitting wide consultation within the no less than two registered member as may be notified by the Srinagar: With forecast for the official said. abortions from the present 20 country. medical practitioner are of the respective government to handle no “major rainfall activity” and Gulmarg recorded minimum weeks to 24 for "special catego- "Under the leadership of opinion that the continuance of functions under prescribed by moderate rains or snow “likely” temperature of minus 1.4 degree ries of women" including rape Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the pregnancy would involve a rules under the new act. on March 21 and 22, mercury Celsius against minus 2.6 degree survivors, victims of incest, mi- we will not frame any law risk to the life of the pregnant Shiv Sena's Priyanka remained above normal in Celsius on the previous night, the nors and differently-abled. which harms women. This is to woman or of grave injury to Chaturvedi said the decision to Kashmir Valley, weatherman official said. The temperature at The Medical Termination of preserve and protect the dig- her physical or mental health terminate a pregnancy impacts said on Tuesday. the world famous skiing resort Pregnancy (Amendment) Bill, nity of women," he said. or there is substantial risk that a woman mentally, physically A meteorological department which received nearly 3ft fresh 2020 to amend the Medical The minister said the sugges- if the child were born, it would and emotionally. official told GNS that Srinagar snowfall last week was 1.9 degree Termination of Pregnancy Act, tions and objections made to suffer from any serious physical "And for her who is in the recorded a low of 5.6 degree Celsius above the normal for this 1971 was passed by voice vote. the bill by some members were or mental abnormality. advanced stage of pregnancy Celsius against 6.3 degree time of the year, the official added. The bill was passed by Lok symbolic in nature and aligned The act bars registered medi- and a stage where she knows Celsius on the previous night. “Scattered light rain/thunder- Sabha about a year ago. with their party ideology. cal practitioners from revealing there is a life inside her womb, The minimum temperature was showers is expected in Kashmir di- A resolution moved by Besides Congress, members the name and other particulars of for her to take that decision is 1.9 degree Celsius above normal vision and isolated very light rain/ Congress leader Pratap Singh of various parties including a woman whose pregnancy has a difficult one indeed. For her for this time of the year in this night at Pahalgam, the famous thundershowers in Jammu divi- Bajwa to send the bill to a select Shiv Sena, AITC, CPI, CPI-M and been terminated as per the new across various medical boards summer capital, the official said. resort in south Kashmir. sion in next 24 hours,” the official. committee of Rajya Sabha was Samajwadi Party had demand- law except to a person authorised with three doctors and some Qazigund, the gateway town Kokernag, also in south There is no forecast of major rain- defeated by voice vote, along ed to send the bill to the select by any law during that time. state representatives, I think is of Kashmir, recorded a low of Kashmir, recorded a low of 4.2 fall activity till March 20, he said. with some other amendments committee. Anyone who violates the pri- extremely demeaning to her, is 5.2 degree Celsius against 6.0 degree Celsius against previous “As of today, it looks like 70% proposed by members. The bill amends the act vacy norms defined under the invasion of her privacy, invasion degree Celsius on the previous night’s 4.1 degree Celsius, the chance of light to moderate rain "The bill as amended is passed in 1971 to Medical act may be punished with im- of her choice and creating more night while mercury settled at official said. /snow is likely during 21-22nd passed," Rajya Sabha Deputy Termination of Pregnancy prisonment of up to 1 year or bureaucratic hurdles needed at 2.0 degree Celsius against minus The minimum temperature March in J&K and at Sonmarg Chairman Harivansh Narayan (Amendment) Act, 2020. fine or both under amended act. the time when she needs to take 1.3 degree Celsius on the earlier settled at 3.0 degree Celsius -Drass axis.” (GNS) Singh said. Under the new act, pregnancy Every state government and that decision," she noted.

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modern weapons and equipment to commit Science and Technology Department and Chief handles,” the police spokesperson said. Secretary Maulana M S Rehman Shams and 32.31 Lakh People militancy acts across the world. Executive Officer, Jammu and Kashmir Energy Both the teenagers, he said, were properly dozens of other Ulemas. Certificate (Procedure) Rules, 2020 mandates “Combat against militancy is a continuous Development Agency (JAKEDA), in addition to counselled in presence of their family mem- certain documents to be annexed with the ap- process,” Reddy said. his own duties, till further orders. bers and handed over to their parents. HC Puts JKCA plication. The applications which lack the pre- The written reply reads that “the govern- Ms. Sarita Chauhan (IAS ), Commissioner/ In a similar action in Ganderbal district, po- Kashmir Cricket Association (JKCA). Besides scribed documents are rejected. ment has been strengthening its counter mili- Secretary to the Government, Department lice said it saved two youth from Batwina and appeals by number of associations, Board of Under the domicile law, anyone who has re- tancy apparatus including equipping security of Forest, Ecology and Environment, holding Kurhama areas from joining militancy. Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has also sought sided for 15 years in Jammu and Kashmir or has forces and intelligence agencies with requi- additional charge of Chairman, J&K Special The duo, the police spokesperson said had permission from the court for appointing adhoc studied for seven years and appeared in Class site resources, equipment, weaponry, modern Tribunal, has been transferred and posted as initially gone to Shopian after leaving their committee to hold the affairs, management and 10 and Class 12 examinations in an educational technology, training, etc.” Commissioner/Secretary to the Government, homes to join militant ranks. Both of them administration of JJKCA, contending that the institution located in the Union territory is a Labour and Employment Department. “She were apprehended by police when they present management has failed to implement domicile, a notification issued in April last year Gunmen Loot shall continue to hold the charge of Chairman, reached Karannagar-Batamaloo axis. the court directions in letter and spirit. said. no CCTV Cameras and it was not immediate- J&K Special Tribunal, in addition to her own du- “Facts have been revealed by the duo that Through its counsel, the BCCI had submitted Anyone who is registered as a migrant by ly whether the Panzinara Srinagar one had the ties, till further orders.” they were motivated by Pakistan based han- that the present Administrators of JKCA with the Relief and Rehabilitation Commissioner facility or it too was bereft of it. (GNS) Mr. Sanjeev Verma (IAS), Divisional dlers to join militancy and asked to establish CEO as appointed by the court were obliged (Migrants) will also be deemed to be a domi- Commissioner, Jammu, has been transferred contact with their ground cadre in District under law to hold the free and fair elections of cile. The children of all-India services personnel, Major Reshuffle and posted as Commissioner/Secretary to the Shopian. After proper counselling, both the JKCA and to amend the constitution of JKCA in who have served there for 10 years, also come the charge of Chief Executive Officer, Special Government, Department of Forest, Ecology youth will be handed over to their parents,” he conformity with the Justice Lodha Panel within under the category. Purpose Vehicle for Jammu City for imple- and Environment. added. two months. Others who can be deemed to be a domicile mentation of the Smart City Project, under the Saurabh Bhagat (IAS), Commissioner/ The BCCI submitted that even after a gap of include the children of those central govern- Smart City Mission, in addition to her own du- Secretary to the Government, Labour and DDB Cease To more than two and half years, neither the con- ment officials, all-India services officers, offi- ties, till further orders. Employment Department, has been transferred The Minister of State (MoS) GK Reddy, in a stitution has been amended nor elections held cials of PSU and autonomous bodies of the cen- Anshul Garg (IAS) , Deputy Commissioner, and posted as Director General, J&K Institute of written reply filed in Lok Sabha, said that as till date. tral government, public sector banks, officials Anantnag, has been transferred and posted as Management, Public Administration and Rural per information provided by Union Territory “The Administrator as also the CEO are run- of statutory bodies, central university officials Deputy Commissioner, Jammu. Development. of J&K, there was no provision of District ning the affairs of JKCA in contrast to the ba- and those of recognised research institutes of Rahul Yadav (IAS), Deputy Commissioner, M. Raju (IAS), Commissioner/ Secretary to the Development Councils (DDCs) in the erstwhile sic spirit of direction contained in the division the central government, who have served in Poonch, has been transferred and posted as Government, Jal Shakti Department, holding state of Jammu and Kashmir. bench judgment of the J&K High Court and the Jammu and Kashmir for 10 years. Deputy Commissioner, Kathua. additional charge of Administrative Secretary, Reddy informed that the Jammu & Kashmir orders of Supreme Court.” The children of those who fulfil any of the Doifode Sagar Dattatray (IAS), Deputy Estates Department, has been asked to also Panchayati Raj Act, 1989 was adapted through Other the other hand, a senior advocate ap- conditions or the children of such residents of Commissioner, Doda, has been transferred and hold the charge of Administrative Secretary, the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir pearing on behalf of various clubs informed Jammu and Kashmir who reside outside the posted as Chief Executive Officer, Ayushman Civil Aviation Department and Civil Aviation Reorganisation (Adaptation of State Laws) the court that the Administrators and CEO have Union territory in connection with their em- Bharat-Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojna, re- Commissioner, in addition to his own duties, Fourth Order, 2020 and was notified on 16th amended the JKCA rules in contravention of ployment or business or other professional or lieving Choudhary Mohammad Yasin (IAS), till further orders, relieving Ms. Rukhsana Gani October 2020. the mandate of law given by the court as also vocational reasons, but their parents fulfil any Mission Director, National Health Mission, J&K (KAS), Administrative Secretary, Hospitality “The adapted law provides for direct elec- against the Lodha Committee which he said of the conditions provided in the sub-section, of the additional charge of the post. and Protocol Department of the additional tion of Sarpanch/Panch and members of DDC. was approved by the Supreme Court. are also considered domiciles, the notification Ms. Krittika Jyotsna (IAS), Chief Executive charge of the post. Further, every DDC shall have a fund to be He said that the Administrators and CEO added. Officer, Jammu and Kashmir Energy Talat Parvez Rohella (KAS), Commissioner/ called the DDC fund comprising grants by the withdrew the memberships as well as voting Development Agency, holding additional Secretary to the Government, Higher Education government and its own resources,” Reddy said. rights of the cricketing clubs who were mem- ‘No Info On charge of Secretary, J&K Academy of Arts, Department, has been transferred and posted The reply reads that the members of DDC bers of JKCA. (GNS) submitted by the Mumbai Police before Culture and Languages, has been trans- as Commissioner/Secretary to the Government, exercise and perform functions as per the a court as part of its chargesheet in a case of ferred and posted as Deputy Commissioner, Hospitality and Protocol Department. mandate provided in section 46 of Jammu and ‘Take Rs 30 & Set misuse of TV rating point (TRP), which led to a Ganderbal. Rukhsana Gani (KAS), Administrative Kashmir Panchayati Raj Act, 1989, as adapted. “It came back without being received by the political storm. Baseer-ul-Haq Chaudhary (IAS), await- Secretary, Hospitality and Protocol Department, “After the constitution of DDCs, District payee.” “No such information has come to the notice ing orders of adjustment in the General has been transferred and posted as Inspector Development Boards have ceased to exist in When asked to elaborate more on the post- of the government,” Union Minister of State for Administration Department, has been posted General of Registration, J&K. the UT of Jammu and Kashmir and District card act, Yusuf Jameel told Kashmir Observer, Home G Kishan Reddy said in a written reply. as Deputy Commissioner, Pulwama. Zubair Ahmad (KAS), Director General, Planning Committee chaired by the Member of “Well, it was a spontaneous act on part of my Reddy’s reply came when asked whether the Athar Aamir Ul Shafi (IAS), Commissioner, J&K Institute of Management, Public Parliament representing the area, has taken the colleague and friend. While he is the better per- government has taken cognisance of the leak Srinagar Municipal Corporation, shall hold Administration and Rural Development, has place of DDBs”, the reply reads. son to talk about it in detail, all I can say is that it of the Whatsapp chat on confidential and sen- the charge of Chief Executive Officer, Special been transferred and posted as Commissioner/ The reply further reads that the District was his personal call.” sitive information which surfaced during the Purpose Vehicle for Srinagar City for imple- Secretary to the Government, Department Planning Committees perform functions as en- But what seems a laughable stunt became a TRP scam investigation. mentation of the Smart City Project, under the of Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs, visaged in section 47B of the said order. telling act for its symbolic importance, many Smart City Mission, in addition to his own du- relieving Simrandeep Singh (IAS), Secretary Notably, Government of India (GOI) recently say, as the postcard had come knocking the 39 Soldiers Killed ties, till further orders. to the Government, Department of Disaster conducted the maiden DDC elections across gates of the dwindled Dogra Durbar when dis- have been reported since decades and im- Basharat Qayoom (IAS), awaiting orders Management, Relief, Rehabilitation and Jammu and Kashmir with a chairperson repre- sent had taken roots in the valley. mediate and effective retaliation is undertaken of adjustment in the General Administration Reconstruction of the additional charge of the senting each district comprising of a total of 14 by security forces in such cases. Department, has been posted as Managing post. members. J&K Sees 97 “Thirty-one civilians were killed and 39 se- Director, Kashmir Power Distribution Sheetal Nanda (IAS), Secretary to The officials said Srinagar district recorded a curity force personnel were killed in such in- Corporation Limited. the Government, Department of Rural Wasim Rizvi’s Act maximum of 53 new COVID-19 cases, followed cidents from August 5, 2019 to February 28, Bilal Mohi-ud-din Bhat (IAS), SubDivisional Development and Panchayati Raj, has been petition in the Supreme Court regarding ab- by 15 in Jammu district. 2021,” he said in a written reply to a question. Magistrate, Karnah-Tangdhar, holding addi- transferred and posted as Secretary to the rogation of some verses of the holy Qur’an. While eight districts did not report any fresh Reddy said the central government has sanc- tional charge of Sub-Registrar, KarnahTangdhar, Government, Social Welfare Department. As MMU chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq cases, 10 other districts had cases in single tioned construction of 14,460 bunkers (1,431 has been transferred and posted as Deputy Yasha Mudgul (IAS ), awaiting orders of could not participate due to his continued digits. community bunkers and 13,029 individual Commissioner, Kulgam. Rohit Khajuria (KAS) adjustment in the General Administration house detention, the meeting was chaired by The number of active cases stands at 937 in bunkers) to provide protection to the people Deputy Commissioner, Samba, has been Department, has been posted as Secretary to the Agha Syed Hassan Al-Mosvi As-Safvi and par- the Union Territory, while 1,24,882 patients living in areas close to the IB and LoC and to transferred and shall await further orders of Government, Cooperatives Department, reliev- ticipated by the heads and representatives of have recovered from the infection so far, the safeguard human lives in the event of cross- adjustment in the General Administration ing Mr. Navin Kumar Choudhary, IAS (JK:1994), various religious organizations. officials said. border firing. Department. Principal Secretary to the Government, The meeting said this sacrilegious act by A death each due to the novel coronavirus Out of these, 7,856 bunkers have already Showkat Aijaz Bhat (KAS), Deputy Department of Agriculture Production and Waseem Rizvi has deeply hurt the religious sen- was reported from the Jammu division and been constructed in the border areas of Jammu Commissioner, Kulgam, has been transferred Farmers Welfare of the additional charge of the timents of Muslims across the world and looked the Kashmir valley in the past 24 hours, they and Kashmir, he said. and shall await further orders of adjustment in post. 12. Ms. Sushma Chauhan, IAS (JK:2009), as part of a deep-rooted conspiracy aimed at added. the General Administration Department. Deputy Commissioner, Jammu, holding ad- stoking sectarian tension among Muslims. Intruder Shot Ms. Anuradha Gupta (KAS), Director, School ditional charge of Chief Executive Officer, Maulana Masroor said a unanimous resolu- PIA Shaped Balloon possession of Rs 200 in Pakistani currency Education, Jammu, has been transferred and Special Purpose Vehicle for Jammu City for tion was passed strongly condemning the blas- took the object into their possession”, they and his physical appearance suggested that he posted as Deputy Commissioner, Samba. implementation of the Smart City Project, un- phemous act by Rizvi. said. was not mentally fit, they said, adding that his Ajay Kumar (KAS), Director, Development der the Smart City Mission, is transferred and On the occasion, the religious leaders asked “A similar PIA designed balloon was also body is likely to be handed over to Pakistani Expenditure, Division-I, Finance Department, posted as Administrative Secretary, Higher the Government of India (GoI) to immediately found on March 9, after it had landed in Sotra rangers after post-mortem. has been transferred and posted as Deputy Education Department. She shall also hold the arrest Waseem Rizvi for resorting to blas- Chakk village of Hiranagar sector”, they said. He was the second Pakistani intruder killed Commissioner, Reasi. charge of Administrative Secretary, Planning, phemy and attempting to create sectarian rift Meanwhile a police official said that they by the BSF in Samba sector in the past 37 days Inderjeet, KAS, Director, Agriculture, Jammu, Development and Monitoring Department, in among Muslims. They also demanded stern have taken possession of the mystifying object and third since November 23 last year. has been transferred and posted as Deputy addition to her own duties, till further orders. punishment to him. and the matter set under investigation. A Pakistani infiltrator was killed in border Commissioner, Poonch. 13. Mr. Shahid Iqbal Choudhary, IAS (JK:2009), The resolution also maintained that as per outpost Chak Faquira in Samba on February 8, Vikas Sharma(KAS), Director, Geology and Deputy Commissioner, Srinagar, holding addi- the international laws, no petition against Muzzaffar Baig while another intruder was killed in the same Mining, J&K, has been transferred and posted tional charge of Chief Executive Officer, Special any religion or holy book, can be entertained Stage has been set for his joining tomorrow. area on November 23 last year. as Deputy Commissioner, Doda. Purpose Vehicle for Srinagar City for imple- in any court of law. It said the petition in the A Joint press conference may also be held after Ms. Indu Kanwal Chib (KAS) Deputy mentation of the Smart City Project, under the Supreme Court of India was a serious issue for he joins the party,” sources said. J&K’s Budget Commissioner, Reasi, has been transferred and Smart City Mission, is transferred and posted the Muslims so it must be dismissed forthwith. Pertinently, Baig had parted his ways from 2020-21 fiscal, making it the highest ever posted as Deputy Commissioner, Udhampur. as Chief Executive Officer, Mission Youth. He The resolution stressed “communal zealots” PDP in November 2020 after a mandate to con- budget for the region. Shafqat Iqbal (KAS), Deputy Commissioner, shall also hold the additional charge of Mission like Waseem Rizvi must not be linked with any test DDC elections on PAGD ticket was denied Of Rs. 1,01,428 crore, Rs 38,764 crore were Ganderbal, has been transferred and shall Director, Skill Development Mission, relieving religion or sect. to his wife Safeena Baig. earmarked for capital expenditure and Rs await further orders of adjustment in the Dr. Syed Abid Rasheed Shah (IAS) of the addi- The resolution demanded immediate re- However, Safeena contested the election 62,664 crore for revenue expenditure. General Administration Department. tional charge of the post. lease of Mirwaiz-e-Kashmir who has been un- as an independent candidate from Sangrama The budget is being presented in the O.P. Bhagat (KAS), Deputy Commissioner, Dr. Raghav Langer (IAS), Deputy der house arrest since August 5, 2019, so that DDC constituency of Baramulla district and Parliament as UT is currently without its Kathua, has been transferred and shall await Commissioner, Pulwama, has been transferred he leads people during such sensitive matters emerged victorious. Later, she was also elected Assembly and the Parliament exercises its law- further orders of adjustment in the General to Divisional Commissioner, Jammu. and fulfills his responsibilities. It demanded as chairperson of DDC Baramulla. making powers. Administration Department. Also, Dr. Pawan Kotwal (IAS), Inspector release of all the political prisoners and youth Moreover, Baig had previously served as Under the J&K Reorganisation Act, pow- As per a separate order, Bipul Pathak (IAS), General of Registration, J&K, has been trans- who are languishing in jails since long. deputy chief minister of the erstwhile state ers of J&K Assembly will be exercised by the Principal Secretary to the Government, ferred and his services placed at the disposal Besides Aga Hassan and Maulana Masroor and also as a member of parliament (MP) from Parliament in absence of an elected govern- Science & Technology Department, holding of the Union territory of Ladakh for further Abbas those who attended the meeting includ- Baramulla Lok Sabha seat. ment in the UT. additional charge of Administrative Secretary, posting. ed include Mufti Azam Nasir Ul Islam, Agha Social Welfare Department, has been trans- Syed Muhammad Hadi, Mufti Muhammad Youth Stabbed Govt Strengthening ferred and posted as Principal Secretary Police ‘Prevents’ Ishaq Nazki, Moulvi Muhammad Ashraf news agency KDC reported. security forces and intelligence agencies to the Government, Department of Rural The teens, he said, had left their houses on Inayati, Maulana Khursheed Ahmad Qanungo, The injured was taken to JVC Hospital where with advanced weaponry and quotient to com- Development and Panchayati Raj. March 14 and had gone missing thereafter. Maulana Lateef Ahmad Bukhari, Mufti Ghulam he was referred to SKIMS for specialized treat- bat militants. Alok Kumar (IRS), Principal Secretary to “Both the youth are in their early teenage, Rasool Samoon, Maulana Fareed-ur-Rehman ment in critical condition, the report said. Replying to a query, MoS GK Reddy, Ministry the Government, Youth Services and Sports and had got influenced on social media to join Bukhari, Maulana Ghulam Rasool Noori, Meanwhile, police have taken cognizance of Home Affairs (MHA), while acknowledging Department, has been asked to hold the charge militant ranks. They were instigated by Pakistan Moulvi Bashir Ahmad Bhat, Moulvi Mudasir of the incident and have initiated further the fact said that militants have been using of Principal Secretary to the Government, based recruiting handlers through social media Ahmad, Moulvi Ghulam Hussain Mattoo, MMU investigations. SPORTS Wednesday | 17.03.2021 08 SA Legends Qualify Cricket Great Michael Holding Sri Lanka Fined For For Semis In Road Awarded Best Pundit At British Slow Over-Rate In Third Safety World Series T20 Sports Journalism Award ODI Against West Indies Press Trust of India ing the Super League," it added. Karunaratne pleaded guilty to Press Trust of India DUBAI: Sri Lanka have been fined the offence and accepted the pro- 40 per cent of their match fees posed sanction, so there was no LONDON: West Indies cricket great for maintaining a slow over-rate need for a formal hearing. Michael Holding, who came out against the West Indies in the Gunathilaka has been repri- in support of the 'Black Lives Mat- third ODI in Antigua, the ICC said manded for breaching Level 1 of ter' movement, has been named on Tuesday. the ICC Code of Conduct during the 'Best Pundit' at the SJA British Sri Lanka all-rounder Danush- the same match. Sports Journalism Award 2020. ka Gunathilaka was also repri- Gunathilaka was found to have Holding had delivered a powerful manded for giving a send-off to breached Article 2.5 of the ICC Code message against racism during last Nicholas Pooran in the match on of Conduct for Players and Player year's England-West Indies series, Sunday which the West Indies Support Personnel, which relates to saying that blacks have been dehu- won by five wickets. "using language, actions or gestures manised and their accomplishments Richie Richardson of the Emir- which disparage or which could Press Trust of India pacer Makhaya Ntini taking two wiped off from a history "written by ates ICC Elite Panel of Match Ref- provoke an aggressive reaction wickets each. people who do the harm." erees imposed the sanction after from a batter upon his/her dismiss- RAIPUR: South Africa Legends Nazimuddin provided a de- The awards were hosted online Dimuth Karunaratne’s side was al during an International Match." entered the semifinals of the cent start with a 33-ball 32 with due to the COVID-19 pandemic. ruled to be two overs short of the "In addition to this, one demerit Road Safety World Series T20 by five fours and a six while Aftab "It is something that has been in target after time allowances were point has been added to the disci- beating Bangladesh Legends by Ahmed (39; 1x4, 3x6) and Han- me and in my head for many, many taken into consideration. plinary record of Gunathilaka, for 10 wickets here. nan Sarkar (36; 2x4, 1x6) were years," 'Sky Sports' quoted Holding as "In accordance with Article whom it was the first offence in a Openers Andrew Puttick (84 the other main contributors. saying in his video acceptance speech. social and racial equality, Holding said: people are recognising that things 2.22 of the ICC Code of Conduct period of 24 months," the ICC said. not out off 54 balls; 9x4, 1x6) Nazimuddin, however, was "People don't understand what "I believe so and I hope so." need to be done, and it's about for Players and Player Support The incident occurred in the and Morne van Wyk (69 not out dismissed by Tshabalala while it is like to go through life and al- "If you just look at the protests time it did." Personnel, which relates to mini- 35th over of West Indies' innings, off 62 balls; 9x4) slammed un- Ahmed and Sarkar were sent ways thinking that people think on the road and look at the faces of BLM gained momentum in the mum over-rate offences, play- when Gunathilaka used inappro- beaten half centuries as South back by Zander de Bruyn and less of you than what you think of the people that were on the road. wake of African-American George ers are fined 20 per cent of their priate language towards Pooran Africa Legends chased down the seamer Garnett Krugger. yourself," he added. I saw a Swedish women's football Floyd's death at the hands of a match fees for every over their upon his . 161-run target in 19.2 overs late Once Sarkar was dismissed at Asked if he thinks that 2020 will play team take a knee before a game, so white police officer in the USA in side fails to bowl in the allotted Gunathilaka admitted the of- on Monday. the team score of 130, Bangla- a vital role in bringing about change in it is going all over the world that May last year. time," the ICC said in a statement. fence and accepted the sanction The win helped the South Af- desh lost six wickets for 30 runs. "In addition, as per Article proposed by the match referee ricans finish third with 16 points 12.9.1 of the ICC Men’s Cricket and as such, there was no need after India (20 points) and Sri Brief Scores: World Cup Super League Playing for a formal hearing. Lanka (20 points). Conditions, a side is penalised one On-field umpires Joel Wilson and Earlier, put in to bat, Bangla- Bangladesh Legends: 160/9 ICC Bans Two UAE Cricketers For Eight point for each over short. Conse- Leslie Reifer, third umpire Gregory desh Legends displayed a much- in 20 overs (Nazimuddin 32, Af- quently, Sri Lanka will lose two Brathwaite and fourth umpire Nigel improved performance tab Ahmed 39, Hannan Sarkar Years Over Match-Fixing Charges points from their points tally dur- Duguid levelled the charges. before South Africa Legends 36; Makhaya Ntini 2/26, Thandi bowlers triggered a collapse. Tshabalala 2/33) lost to South Press Trust of India The Mohammed Rafique-led Africa Legends 161/0 in 19.2 side were restricted to 160 for 9 overs (Andrew Puttick 84 not out, DUBAI: The ICC on Tuesday World Champion P V Sindhu in 20 overs with South Africa Leg- Morne van Wyk 69 not out) by 10 slapped eight-year bans on ends offie Thandi Tshabalala and wickets. United Arab Emirates (UAE) & Co Chase Elusive All England cricketers Mohammad Naveed and Shaiman Anwar Butt for Championships Title their attempted role in trying Messi Ties Xavi's Record As to fix matches in the T20 World Press Trust of India hu will again be one of the top Cup qualifier in 2019. contenders but Saina is nowhere Barcelona Cuts Atletico's The bans are backdated to Oc- BIRMINGHAM: World champion near her best with just two quar- tober 16, 2019, when they were P V Sindhu will look to shrug terfinal finishes to show in the provisionally suspended for at- off her demoralising Swiss Open last two years. Lead AT Top Of La Liga tempting to corrupt matches and final defeat and take advantage Among other Indians, former found guilty of breaching global of a depleted field when she number one Kidambi Srikanth Agencies “We always said we wouldn't body’s Anti-Corruption Code. spearheads India's challenge at and young men's doubles pair give up,” Barcelona midfielder The 33-year-old former cap- the prestigious All England Open of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and MADRID: Lionel Messi scored Pedri Gonzalez said. tain and right arm pacer Naveed Badminton Championships, be- Chirag Shetty, currently ranked twice as he tied Xavi Hernan- “We have a good squad that has played 39 ODIs and 31 T20 ginning here on Wednesday. 10 in the world, had a good run in dez's record of most appearanc- can keep fighting for this title and Internationals for his country, Sindhu looked a pale shadow Swiss Open and will look to put es for Barcelona, putting them we have momentum on our side.” while 42-year-old middle-order of herself in her defeat against their best foot forward. within four points of the Spanish Barcelona, coming off elimi- batsman Butt has played 40 Carolina Marin, going down Fifth seed Sindhu will kick off league lead after beating last- nation by Paris Saint-Germain ODIs and 32 games in the short- without much fight as she strug- her campaign with a clash against placed Huesca 4-1. in the Champions League last 16, est format. gled to contain errors. Malaysia's Soniia Cheah and is For his 767th match, Messi was in control from the start on “Mohammad Naveed and Carolina, the three-time world likely to face Japan's Akane Ya- was honoured by Barcelona with Monday. Shaiman Anwar represented champion from Spain, though maguchi in the quarterfinals, pro- a large image behind one of the Messi scored in each half for their adopted country, the UAE has pulled out of the prestigious vided she wins her initial rounds. goals showing him embracing his 130th double in the league. at the highest level in cricket,” tournament due to an injury, tak- London Olympics bronze med- Xavi as the players looked for- He opened the scoring with a Alex Marshall, ICC General Man- ing some shine off of the event. allist Saina has drawn in-form ward and pointed upward. The shot into the top corner after a ager—Integrity Unit, said in an Also missing in action will be seventh seed Mia Blichfeldt of banner included the words "767 nifty one-touch to clear a de- ICC release. the Chinese, Koreans and Chinese Denmark in her first round and matches" and touching the sky. fender just outside the area in “Naveed was the captain and Taipei shuttlers, who decided not might meet Scotland's Kristy “It's incredible,” Barcelona the 13th minute, then closed the leading taker. Anwar was to compete in the Super 1000 Gilmour next. coach Ronald Koeman said. “His scoring with another shot from the opening bat. Both had long event as it is not part of the To- In men's singles, Srikanth will impact on this team is enormous. outside the area in the 90th. international careers and were Qualifier 2019. aspect(s) of a match or matches kyo Olympic qualification period. open against Tommy Sugiarto of It's amazing what he has done for The Argentine playmaker has well versed in the threat from Article 2.4.4 - Failing to disclose at the T10 League 2019. It affects the quality of the Indonesia, while world champi- this club up until now.” 21 league goals, three more than match fixers. to the ACU full details of any ap- Article 2.4.4 - Failing to dis- competition but also provides onships bronze medallist B Sai Antoine Griezmann and Os- Atletico's Luis Suarez at the top of “That they both chose to en- proaches or invitations received close to the ACU full details of the 19-member Indian contin- Praneeth will take on France's car Mingueza also scored at the the scoring list. gage with this corrupt activity to engage in corrupt conduct un- any approaches or invitations gent an opportunity to go deep in Toma Junior Popov and is likely Camp Nou Stadium as the Cata- Barcelona kept pressing and was a cynical betrayal of their der the Code at the ICC Men’s T20 received to engage in corrupt the draw and recapture the tro- to clash next with second seed lan club won its fourth straight nearly added to the lead when positions, their teammates, and World Cup Qualifier 2019. conduct under the Code at the phy which has been won by just Viktor Axelsen, who has won the league match to increase the Jordi Alba hit the crossbar in the all supporters of UAE cricket.” Naveed was also found guilty T10 League 2019. two Indians so far -- the legend- two Super 1000 titles in Thai- pressure on leader Atletico Ma- 33rd, and a couple of minutes According to the release, of breaching the following two Marshall expressed happi- ary Prakash Padukone (1980) and land, and the Swiss Open. drid. later Griezmann added his goal the two cricketers were found counts of the Emirates Cricket ness that both have been given P Gopichand (2001). Commonwealth Games gold Atletico, seeking its first with a well-struck curling shot guilty of: Article 2.1.1 – for being Board Anti-Corruption Code for significant sanctions. While former world number medallist Parupalli Kashyap will league title since 2014, had a into the top corner past Huesca party to an agreement or effort Participants of the T10 League “I am pleased that the inde- one Saina Nehwal had a runner- open against world number one comfortable lead until recently, goalkeeper lvaro Fernandez. to fix or contrive or otherwise 2019: Article 2.1.1 – for being pendent Tribunal has imposed up finish in 2015, Sindhu's best Japanese Kento Momota, who is re- having won only two of its last Huesca pulled one back influence improperly the re- party to an agreement or effort significant bans from all forms of finish was a semifinal in 2018 but turning to international circuit after six league games. It was held to through a penalty kick earned af- sult, progress, conduct or other to fix or contrive or otherwise cricket and this should serve as none of the other Indian shut- a horrific car accident last year that 0-0 at Getafe on Saturday. ter a breakaway in first-half stop- aspect(s) of a match or matches influence improperly the re- a warning to any cricketer who tlers have been able to go deep in saw him undergo an eye surgery. Diego Simeone's team will page time, converted by forward at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup sult, progress, conduct or other considers taking the wrong path.” the tournament till now. He was also laid low after con- visit Barcelona in May. Rafa Mir. Olympic silver medallist Sind- tracting COVID-19. India Women To Play For Pride In 5th ODI Against South Africa Tiger Global-Backed Upstox To Press Trust of India

LUCKNOW: The series already out Sponsor Indian Premier League of their grasp, the Indian women cricketers, who are struggling to Press Trust of India put together a cohesive team show, will have pride at stake when they NEW DELHI: Tiger Global- clash with South Africa women in backed online brokerage Upstox the fifth and final One-day Interna- will sponsor the Indian Premier tional in Lucknow on Wednesday. League starting April 9. Barring the convincingly nine- IPL Governing Council an- wicket win in the second match, nounced a "multi-year" partner- the Indian women have barely fired ship with Upstox as an official in unison while the South Africans, partner for the Indian Premier who have already clinched the se- League (IPL). ries 3-1, have excelled as a team. Backed by marquee investors To be fair to the home side play- such as Tiger Global, Upstox cur- ers, they were a bit rusty as they rently has over 2.8 million cus- are playing their first international tomers, a joint statement said series after more than a year due continued to be the pick of Indian Opener Jemimah Rodrigues was The South Africans, on the other without giving the value of the to the COVID-19 pandemic while bowlers as she topped the bowling also disappointing and she was hand, have excelled in team work sponsorship deal. South Africa recently beat Pakistan charts with eight wickets from the left out of the fourth match after with their batters and bowlers This is for the first time in the 3-0 at home. The Indian team also three matches she has played but scores of 1, 9 and 0. performing in unison except in the history of IPL that a brand in the missed the flair of young Shafali she did not get much support from Raj, who became the first Indian second match where they were stock and mutual fund sector Verma at the top of the order and her colleagues except for spinner woman cricketer and second in- blown away by the batting bril- would be partnering at large to cre- the experience of Shikha Pandey in Gayakwad. Goswami did not play ternationally to reach 10,000 runs liance of Mandhana and Raut. ate awareness about this category. bowling department. in the fourth match. during the series, had scores of 50, For them, opening batswoman Founded with the vision of Indian spinners, save Rajeshwari Top-order batter Punam Raut 36 and 45 in the three innings she Lizelle Lee has been in ominous making financial investing easy, Gayakwad (5 wickets from 4 match- has been in sensational form with has played so far. She did not bat in form, topping the overall batting equitable, and affordable to all es), were a big let-down on the slow scores of 10, 62 not out, 77 and 104 the second match. chart with 288 runs with scores of Indian investors, Upstox provides tracks and that has played a big part not out in the four games. The same is for Kaur who had 83 not out, 4, 132 not out and 69. online investments in stocks, mu- millions of Indian youth who millennials." in India's series loss when the South The 31-year-old top run getter scores of 40, 36, 54. She also did She single-handedly won the tual funds, digital gold, deriva- are financially independent and IPL, he said, has paved a bold new Africans chased down 249 and 267 among the Indians would like to con- not bat in the second match. rain-marred third match for South tives, and ETFs for both investors looking for more options to man- direction to Indian cricket in the last in the third and fourth matches. tinue from where she left in the fourth After smashing a match-win- Africa with a scintillating unbeaten and traders. age their portfolios." decade just like Upstox, which is Senior leg-spiner Poonam Yadav match where she hit an unbeaten ning 80 not out in the second century. She has been ably sup- Brijesh Patel, Chairman, IPL, Commenting on the partner- revolutionising finance in India. could not get a single batter out in century, though, in a losing cause. match, Mandhana has not done ported by Laura Wolvaardt (154 said, "As one of the most-watched ship, Ravi Kumar, co-founder & "This is what sparks a natural the four matches she has played Captain Mithali Raj and her much in the other three matches runs) and Lara Goodall (124). cricket leagues in India, IPL along CEO of Upstox said, "In India, connection between both the so far. It remains to be seen if she deputy Harmapreet Kaur were the with scores of 14, 25 and 10. With Pacer Shabnim Ismail has been the with Upstox, one of India's fast- cricket is more than just a sport. brands. With this integration of keeps her place in the playing elev- other two consistent batters while pressure off in the inconsequential top wicket-taker for the South Africans est-growing digital-trading plat- It is an important part of our cul- sports and finance, we intend en on Wednesday. star opener Smriti Mandhana match, the 24-year-old left hander with seven scalps from four matches— forms, can create a huge impact ture and social life, with a huge to spread financial awareness Veteran pacer Jhulan Goswami shone only in the second match. is due for a big innings. second overall after Goswami. on the audience, especially the fan following, especially by the across the country," he said.