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"All the injured were were the injured "All women. sub-district shifted to Nowshera The offi hospital for treatment." a case cial said that in this regard collided with a passenger cab oncollided with a passenger Jammu-Rajouri national highway near Dandesar village on Thurs in injuries resulting evening, day to 9 persons including three were injured on Thursday in a on Thursday injured were accident on Jammu-Rajouriroad on Tripper national highway.A Jammu to Rajouri from the way Nine Injured In Rajouri Nine Injured In Rajouri Road Accident least nine persons Rajouri: At a case under 174 CRPC has been have and investigations registered up. (KDC)been taken death. After completing the postdeath. After mortem and other legal formali ties, the body will be handed over said. They said sources to family, limpeer locality of Sopore, officiallimpeer locality of Sopore, They said said Thursday. sources a police team took the body in custody to conduct post-mortem and to ascertain the cause of district on Thursday. 28-year-old 28-year-old district on Thursday. found Ahmad Bhat was Imtiyaz circum dead under mysterious stances inside his home in Mus In Sopore found dead was Srinagar: A youth town inside his home in Sopore Baramulla of north Kashmiri’s said. “The functions of Youth Found Dead Akbar Wani one nozzle among sev one nozzle Wani Akbar filling different at two nozzles eral found issuing 30 mlstations were 5 litreand 40 ml short fuel in every an official spokespersonmeasure, routine inspection of several petrol- inspection of several routine pumps of city Srinagar under the Legal supervision of Controller J&K M. Department Metrology a fine of Rs.10, 000 each on two found pump after they were spetrol issuing 30 ml and 40 ml short fuel During a measure. 5 litre in every LMD Slaps Fine On Two Petrol Pumps Metrology Srinagar: The Legal slapped on Thursday Department Kunzer," the official said, adding,Kunzer," some mob attacked “On the way on police party Kunzer. “A police party was on was party police “A Kunzer. one 'suspected' to arrest way who had fled from driver, tractor point at Chachloora the Naka ficial told news gathering agencyficial told news GNS that police station Kunzer lodged the FIR (77/20) in connec incident and order tion with a law which took place at Chichloora FIR after a team on way to arrest FIR after a team on way challenged by was driver a tractor of Kunzer a 'mob' at Chichloora in the district. A police of area FIR Filed After Police FIR Filed After Police Pelted With Stones filed on Thursday Srinagar: Police mainstream politicians, includingmainstream former chief ministers of thethree erstwhile state -- Farooq to move about. Thank you rulers about. Thank you to move inflict while you for small mercies on our land," the tragedies larger PDP leader said in a sarcastic among several Akhtar was tweet. after 407 days in custody since theafter 407 days of Article 370 in Augustabrogation deten of 407 days "After last year. tion am informed that I am free Srinagar- PDP leader and formerSrinagar- minister Naeem Akhtar on Thurs by set free said he has been day authoritiesJammu and Kashmir Naeem Akhtar ReleasedNaeem Akhtar From Detention From Front page... Friday | 18-09-2020 02 was unacceptable," Singh said. Given the growing friction along the during the night when he fled. He had no arms, so he did not fire tered a criminal case under PMLA against the duo in 2007. 3 Militants, Woman Killed... LAC, the senior commanders of the two sides in a meeting on June 6, and our jawans also did not fire. After some time, they found him. and Malabagh areas. At least five forces personnel have also been killed 2020 agreed on a process of disengagement that involved reciprocal He had fallen on a stone. He also had an injury on his foot. He was India Wants Normal Relations... in three separate militant attacks in Srinagar this year. actions. "Both sides also agreed to respect and abide by the LAC and taken to a hospital. Post-mortem and COVID tests were done. His efforts, there is enhanced concern in the international community According to the witnesses, the killings triggered protests in the area. not undertake any activity to alter the status quo," he said. "However family was called and he was buried in Sonamarg," Kumar said at militancy emanating from Pakistan, including the continuing Scores of youth hit the streets and clashed with government forces de- in violation of this the Chinese side created a violent face off on June while replying to a query at a presser here on Thursday. activities of internationally designated miltiant entities and indi- ployed in the area in huge numbers. 15 at Galwan. Our brave soldiers laid down their lives and also in- Asked why Dar's body was not handed over to his family, he said ear- viduals such as Jamaat-ud Dawa (JuD), Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), Jaish- “The government forces fired pellets and burst tear smoke shells to flicted costs including casualties on the Chinese side," he said. lier, there was a written agreement after a militant had died in Sopore e-Mohammad, Hizbul Mujahideen etc. Major partner countries disperse the stone pelting youth. However, the angry protesters re- Indian armed forces have during these provocative actions maintained that only 50 to 60 men would attend the funeral, but 2,000 people had have called upon Pakistan to not allow its territory to be used for grouped and continued renewed attacks on the police and paramili- "sayyam" (restrain) and displayed "shaurya" (valour) to protect the ter- turned up. "So we had apprehensions that 10,000 or 20,000 people militancy in ally manner." tary forces. The ding-dong battles continued for several hours,” Farooq ritorial integrity of India, he said. may gather at the funeral and there was a risk of the spread of the He further said that India's call to condemn terrorism in all forms was Ahmad Bhat, a local told Kashmir Observer. Giving details of the talks held with China to de-esclate the tension, the (COVID) pandemic. That is why the body was not handed over to fam- accepted by the international community and it was evident in the He said that thousands of people turned up at the funeral of the wom- minister said India pressed for three key principles -- strictly respecting ily," the IGP said. documents issued after the bilateral Summit meetings with various an amidst intense sloganeering on Thursday night. the LAC, not attempting to alter the status quo unilaterally, and abiding countries. by all agreements and understandings between the two sides. Results Of DNA Samples... "India's call to condemn terrorism in all its forms and manifestation; zero All Slain Militants Local: DGP... The Chinese side, on its part, took the position that the situation should allegedly killed in a fake encounter in Shopian, will be out in a few days. tolerance to terrorism; rejection of any justification for an act of terror; on a house where the militants were hiding. be handled in a responsible manner and ensure peace and tranquillity "The Army's initial inquiry process is about to complete and they will delinking terror from religion; need for all forces believing in humanity “They were given a chance to surrender, but they refused and fired. as per bilateral agreements and protocol. act on the findings of the inquiry. I believe it is a matter of a few days to unite in fight against terrorism has found greater acceptance among One CRPF officer and another CRPF man sustained injuries in the China made provocative military manoeuvres late last month even before the results of the DNA samples are out," Singh said at a press the international community, and is reflected in a number of outcome initial exchange of firing. The officer is critical and we are praying when these discussions were on, he said. conference here. documents issued after bilateral Summit meetings with various coun- for his recovery,” Singh said. He added that the forces conducted "As is clear from these events, the Chinese actions reflect a disregard of He was responding to a reporter's question about the delay in the find- tries, and at regional and multilateral fora, such as Shanghai Cooperation the operation in a professional manner and killed all the three mili- our various bilateral agreements. The amassing of the troops by China ings of the DNA tests. Organisation; G20; BRICS, among others," the Minister added. tants. The three militants were identified as Zakir Ahmad Paul of goes against the 1993 and 1996 agreements," the minister said. The DNA samples were collected from the members of three families in Shopian, Ubair Mushtaq Bhat of Kulgam and Adil Hussain Bhat of Respecting and strictly observing the LAC is the basis for peace and Rajouri district of Jammu on August 14. Govt Rejects Pak's New... Awantipora, affiliated with Hizbul Mujahideen. “However, a wom- tranquillity in the border areas and explicitly recognized in both 1993 Jammu and Kashmir's Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha recently said and 1996 agreements. Affairs V Muraleedharan said the government continues to respond "ap- an was caught in the crossfire. Her death is very unfortunate, and he would ensure that there is no injustice to the families. propriately" to Pakistan's malicious actions and propaganda, including we express sympathy with the bereaved family,” the DGP said. The "While our armed forces abide scrupulously by it, this has not been On July 18, the Army claimed that three militants were killed in the reciprocated by the Chinese side. Their actions have led to face-offs and on the issue of Jammu and Kashmir, at various international fora. DGP was accompanied by IGP, Kashmir, Vijay Kumar and IG, CRPF, higher reaches of Shopian in south Kashmir. However, no further de- He was replying to a written question on the issue in Rajya Sabha. Srinagar sector, Charu Sinha. frictions from time to time along the LAC," he said. tails were shared. The incidents and "the violent conduct of Chinese forces" has been in Pakistan released the new map on August 4 laying claim to union ter- “Arms and ammunition were recovered,” he said. Singh said mili- The controversy erupted after three families filed a complaint at a po- ritories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh and parts of Gujarat. tants from other districts of south and north Kashmir keep coming complete violation of all mutually agreed norms, he said. lice station in Rajouri, stating that a member each was missing since Singh said China has mobilised a large number of troops and arma- "Government has rejected Pakistan's obsession with territorial aggran- to Srinagar to carry out attacks on state forces. “On August 14, they July 17 from the Amshipora area of Shopian, where they were working disement supported by cross border terrorism," Muraleedharan said in targeted our party and killed two policemen at Nowgam. Before that, ments along the LAC as well as in the depth areas. as labourers in apple and walnut orchards. "There are several friction areas in Eastern Ladakh including Gogra, the written reply, calling release of the map by Pakistan Prime Minister they had killed two BSF men at Pandach on the city’s outskirts. And The relatives of the three men, belonging to Dhar Sakri village in the Imran Khan as "absurd". then, they made another attempt at Pantha Chowk, where we lost Kongka La and North and South Banks of the Pangong Lake," he said. Kotranka area of Rajouri, lodged the missing report with the local po- In response to China's actions, Indian armed forces have also made ap- "It has also been emphasised that Pakistan should desist from laying a brave SOG man,” the DGP said. He said the police and CRPF teams lice after they failed to contact the trio and the news of an encounter untenable claims to Indian territories, which have neither legal validity are on alert, and whenever they get a lead about the presence of propriate counter deployments in these areas to ensure that national came from Ashimpora on July 18. security interests are fully protected. nor international credibility," he said. militants in the city, efforts are made to ensure zero collateral dam- Replying to a separate question on suspension of work visas like H1B age. “Today’s operation was the seventh one in Srinagar in the recent "I would like to emphasise, that India remains committed to resolving the current issues in our border areas through peaceful dialogue and 22 Soldiers Died At High... by the Trump administration, he said India is engaged with Washing- past,” Singh added. Police chief said 177 militants have been killed in “Indian Army is deployed in highly treacherous terrain along the bor- ton and the US Congress on the issue. 72 operations so far this year. consultations," he said, referring to his meeting with his Chinese coun- terpart in Moscow on September 4. ders in J&K, where there is constant threat of crevasses, avalanches and The minister said the decision may temporarily affect movement of In- “In terms of peace, 2020 has been better on every parameter than 2019. other weather related calamities to the troops,” he said as per the reply. dian skilled professionals who avail non-immigrant visa programmes So far this year, we have done 72 operations, in which 177 militants were "I conveyed in clear terms our concerns related to the actions of the Chinese side, including amassing of large number of troops, their ag- “The government undertakes several steps to prevent casualties like of the US. killed, including 12 in Jammu,” the DGP said. He said 22 militants from pre-induction medical examination, requisite medical cover at all "Government of India closely consulted all stakeholders and engaged Pakistan were among these 177. “Most of the (militants) working in out- gressive behaviour and attempts to unilaterally alter the status quo that were in violation of bilateral agreements," he added. medical echelons which are well equipped to deal with any high al- with the US administration and Congress on issues related to move- fits like Lashkar and Jaish are from Pakistan. I hope the way the forces titude illness, stringent acclimatization schedule, provision of special- ment of Indian professionals, including those pertaining to the H-1B are conducting operations, we will achieve more successes on the peace- ized training, special living shelters including provision of kerosene programme," Muraleedharan said. building and operations front,” Singh said. He said the endeavour of the Oppn Demands Restoration... oil, provision of specialized clothing and high quality rations,” he said, "These issues were also raised during the India-US Foreign Office Con- state forces was to avoid collateral damage in every operation. party lines, members in the Upper House of Parliament expressed their adding, “ Steps are also undertaken to utilize modern technological sultations held virtually on July 7. We have emphasised that this is a “We also give opportunity to the militants to surrender, even when there is solidarity and support to the armed forces, which are facing a standoff equipments for rescue missions, prevention of accidents and ensuring mutually-beneficial partnership which should be nurtured by easing exchange of firing. Also, we try to bring back those youth who have taken up situation against the Chinese army in eastern Ladakh. rapid and timely evacuation of casualty, apart from issuing of regular mobility of skilled professionals," he said. the wrong path and we have achieved success on that front also, especially Leader of Opposition Ghulam Nabi Azad, Anad Sharma and former advisories. in south Kashmir. I think around 20 youth have been brought back and they defence minister A K Antony of the Congress asked the government have joined their families,” the DGP said. He appealed to the young people to take efforts to restore the status quo ante of April and resolve I-T Dept Searches Top Hotelier,... not to take the wrong path, saying it puts the society in danger. the over-three-month-old border standoff. Some members such as PDP Raises Mehbooba’s ... the entity. The Central Board of Direct Taxes frames policy for “Where the gun or bullet or grenade reaches, there is loss of life, and Prasanna Acharya of the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) and Sanjay Raut of alleging she is a "threat" to the country, Fayaz said. the I-T Department.“During the course of the search operation, we can avoid it only if we shun the path of militancy and make way the Shiv Sena cautioned the government while entering into any He further said while many have been released, still hundreds receipt of unsecured loans to the tune of Rs 25 crore in the past for peace. I think Pakistan does not lose an opportunity to instigate our agreement with China over the present situation. Defence Minister are under detention. "Those who have been arrested should be two years from persons of no means has been found,” it said. “All youth and is trying to renew (militant) outfits like Al-Badr and create Rajnath Singh made a statement in the Rajya Sabha after the govern- released," the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) MP demanded. He these loans are prima facie not genuine, as the same have been new ones like PAFF (People’s anti-Fascist Front) and TRF (The Resis- ment and opposition agreed that there will be no discussion on the also said that mainstream political leaders fear of being arrested in advanced by persons with doubtful creditworthiness,” it added. tance Front). Pakistani agencies in Karachi are planning and executing sensitive issue. Chairman M Venkaiah Naidu, however, allowed the raising public issues. The action also revealed, it said, that the assessee’s children are these things and we condemn it. The youth here have a right to build members to seek a few clarifications on the statement, which was al- In his Zero Hour mention, Congress leader Shaktisinh Gohil raised the is- studying in the US on whom expenditure of about Rs 25 lakh per their own lives and careers, but Pakistan’s interference is there,” Singh most identical to the one Singh made in the Lok Sabha on September sue of increase in the death rate of Asiatic Lions due to use of radio collars. annum is being incurred. said. Asked about the alleged assaults on media persons near the en- 15. Sharma said the country is proud of its Army and the sacrifices He said radio collars have been put on Gir lions in an unscientific The expenditure on account of education in the US prima facie ap- counter sites, the DGP said it was unfortunate. Such things should not made by the soldiers to protect the border. way and death rate of lions rose due to it. Alleging that lives of 25 per pears to be unexplained/undisclosed,it said. “The assessee is also take place, he added. "There should be no doubt on this and the entire nation would stand cent lions were put in danger, he said experts are of the view that the running a B Ed college as a trust along with his mother. The trust “We do not support such acts and feel bad. But at times, during opera- together," he said. Referring to the recent talks between the Indian de- collar should be removed from lions. Congress leader Amee Yajnik in not registered and no return is being filed though it has sub- tions, our men have high temper which results in such incidents. There fence minister and foreign minister with their Chinese counterparts stressed on the need for upgrading medical services infrastructure stantial taxable income. “The assessee has also admitted to having is overreaction sometimes, which I regret. However, there is no deliber- and a statement on September 11, Sharma asked: "Do we understand for non-communicable diseases. Meanwhile, Chairman M Venkaiah incurred an expenditure of Rs 40 lakh on the renovation of his resi- ate attempt. I reiterate that media and policemen are each other’s good that the restoration of the status quo ante will remain a non-negotiable Naidu said that in this special session because of the extraordinary dence,” it said. A bank locker, found during the searches, has been friends,” he said. (with PTI inputs) and final objective for India?" situation, there is nothing like a maiden speech for new members. put under restraint, it said. Meanwhile, the second case pertains to Antony sought a clarification over Singh's statement in the Upper "They will be given an opportunity in the regular session next time. a prominent jeweller in Srinagar. House. "You have to clarify that sovereignty means status quo ante as There are many new members who will be speaking. They are more “During the search, it was found that he had not maintained books of Pulwama Type Attack... than 42," he said. Observing that some of the members were not accounts of the jewellery business even though the turnover is of the of the nursery area near forests of village Gadikhal Awantipora, as per on the middle of April. That is the meaning of sovereignty," he said. Galwan Valley in eastern Ladakh was never a disputed site, the former wearing face masks properly, he asked the members to keep the range of Rs 2 crore-Rs 10 crore in the earlier years.” news agency GNS. “During search of the said forest area, 02 explosive mask on as long as they are in the House. “The search has revealed that an undeclared bank account was dumps were found which were concealed underground in 02 different defence minister said. "Even at Galwan Valley, our soldiers are now not allowed to patrol at "If there is some problem, you (members) can just go out for a while maintained by the assessee with deposits running into crores of ru- 250 litres of plastic tanks,” the statement added. The statement said that and then come back again," the chairman said. pees, which has not been offered to tax,” the CBDT said. The assessee in one plastic tank 416 high explosive gelatin sticks were kept concealed the point at which they used to patrol earlier. In the Pangong area, in a more than eight-kilometre area they are not allowing us to patrol, the also sold immovable property of Rs 1.90 crore in Srinagar in finan- and have been recovered. In an another plastic tank 50 detonators were cial year 2015-16, capital gains tax on which has not been paid, it recovered. The detonators were destroyed by the Bomb Disposal Squad area which we used to patrol. Previously, we used to patrol till Finger 62 Travellers Among 1467 ... 8 and now we are not being allowed to patrol till Finger 8," he added. division while the remaining 682 from Kashmir Valley. This is for a fort- said. Documents were found, during the raids, that revealed receipt on the spot, due to their risk of carrying/transporting. “By virtue of this of Rs 16 lakh in cash as ‘pagri’ by the assessee in FY 2019-20 at the recovery, state forces have been able to avert some major militant attack The Army and the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) should be allowed to night that more than thousand cases were reported in J&K. patrol at the point where they used to patrol earlier, the Congress leader Giving the district wise details, officials said, Srinagar reported 233 time of leasing of one of the shops. “This transaction is in violation by means of explosive substances,” the statement further said. of provisions of Section 269SS of the I-T Act. This fact of receiving “Consequent upon this case FIR number 126/2020 under relevant sec- said. Azad said he stands with the armed forces and salute their valour. cases, Budgam 89, Baramulla 53, Pulwama 28, Anantnag 78, Kupwara Being a citizen of the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir, Azad said 47, Bandipora 55, Kulgam 14, Ganderbal 75, Shopian 10, Jammu 210, cash of Rs 16 lakh has been admitted by the assessee as well as the tions of Unlawful Activity Act has been registered in Police Station Awa- lessee. The payment of Pagri of Rs 16 lakh is also out of undisclosed ntipora and investigation has been taken up,” the statement added. the people from there are ready to sacrifice themselves to defend the Udhampur 82, Rajouri 88, Kathua 75, Samba 69, Poonch 75, Ramban territory and integrity of the nation. "On behalf of my party, I would 18, Doda 97, Reasi 27 and Kishtwar 44. Moreover, they said, 712 more income of the lessee,” the CBDT claimed. The search also revealed say at least on this China issue, we stand with the government. There COVID-19 patients have recovered and were discharged from various that sale of a flat in Delhi was made by the wife of the assessee in Pakistan To Grant G-B Full... should be no compromise. They should go back to the position where hospitals 270 from Jammu Division and 442 from Kashmir Valley. 2019-20 FY for Rs 33 lakh. “During the search, it was seen that no standi on territories illegally and forcibly occupied by it.” they were in April," the Congress leader said. capital gain has been paid on the above sale. Further, out of the sale “India completely rejects such actions and continued attempts to bring RCP Singh of the Janata Dal (United) said China is an "ungrateful' coun- ED Files Charge Sheet... consideration of Rs 33 lakh, Rs 13 lakh has been received in cash in material changes in Pakistan (Controlled) areas of the Indian territory try that always follows a "policy of aggression". He suggested that the violation of provisions of Section 269SS of the I-T Act,” it said. of Jammu and Kashmir. Instead, Pakistan should immediately vacate all sources of income and this money could not have been obtained The source of investment of buyer also seems prima-facie undisclosed, government should negotiate with the neighbouring country from a through licit means. It clearly implies that Dr Bilquies Shah was an ac- areas under its illegal occupation,” the Ministry of External Affairs said position of strength. Tiruchi Siva and P Wilson of the Dravida Munnetra which is being investigated, the statement said. in May while protesting Islamabad’s efforts to bring material change in tive accomplice of Shabir Shah in his illicit criminal activities . She had The search also revealed that the daughter of the assessee was study- Kazhagam (DMK) expressed their solidarity with the armed forces. Raut spent money in excess of her known sources of income towards her Pakistan controlled territories. said patience and valour are the traditions of India, but not of China. ing abroad and the expenditure on account of the same prima facie monthly expenses, daughters’ education, maintenance of vehicle and appears unexplained/undisclosed, it said. The neighbouring country has a "tradition of betrayal and we should investments in financial instruments, it said, adding that this proves China Occupying 38,000 Sq... always be careful with them," the Shiv Sena leader said. illicit money acquired by them was spent on meeting these expenses the Ladakh border. "No force in the world can stop Indian soldiers from BP Baishya of the Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) said the people of the and investments. Army Chief Reviews Security... patrolling. Our soldiers have sacrificed their lives only for this," the min- northeast are with the armed forces and salute their sacrifice. Shabir Shah and his wife Dr. Bilquis Shah by way of criminal activ- spokesperson said. “He appreciated the high level of coordination ister said. He was responding to a clarification sought by former defence Ravi Prakash Verma of the Samajwadi Party (SP), K Keshava Rao of the ity related to scheduled offences had acquired huge sum of money amongst all government agencies towards maintaining peace in the minister A K Antony on the issue of Indian forces not being allowed to Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS), Binoy Viswam of the Communist through Hawala route from Pakistan and laundered the same by us- valley and efforts to reach out to the “Awam” to overcome the chal- patrol in certain parts of the Galwan valley. I want to make it clear (that) Party of India (CPI), Elamaram Kareem of the Communist Party of India ing part of it in acquisition of movable & immovable properties and lenges due to COVID-19 pandemic,” he added. The army spokesper- skirmishes and face-off are because of this (issue of patrolling)," he said, (Marxist), Sanjay Singh of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and Veer Singh to meet their lifestyle expenses, it said, terming the properties as son further said that later in the day, the Army Chief reviewed the adding the patrolling pattern is traditional and well defined. of the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) also participated in the debate and proceeds of crime . overall security situation along with the Northern Army Commander Singh made the statement in Rajya Sabha after the government and expressed their solidarity with the armed forces. The charge sheet added: Dr Bilquis Shah is guilty of offence of money laun- and Chinar Corps Commander. “The COAS also called on Manoj Sinha, opposition agreed not to have a discussion on the sensitive issue. dering as defined in Section 3 of the PMLA, as she was directly or indirectly Lt Governor of the UT of Jammu and Kashmir where he discussed is- Chairman M Venkaiah Naidu, however, allowed members to seek Both Sides Should Focus On... indulging in and actually involved in all or any process or activity connected sues concerning the present security situation in the Union Territory a few clarifications on the statement, which was almost identical to respect and observe the Line of Actual Control (LAC) and not make fur- with the proceeds of crime including its concealment, possession, acqui- and assured the wholehearted support of the Army in ushering in the one Singh had made in Lok Sabha on September 15. The minis- ther attempts to "unilaterally" change the status quo. At a media briefing, sition or use and projecting or claiming it as untainted property accord- peace and stability in the region,” the army spokesperson said. ter said India and China are yet to resolve their boundary question. the MEA spokesperson also referred to the consensus arrived at separate ingly Dr Bilqies Shah has also been arrayed as an additional accused in this Naravane, he said is scheduled to return to New Delhi on Friday. "China does not accept the customary and traditional alignment of the meetings between defence ministers and foreign ministers of the two Supplementary Complaint (ED’s equivalent of a charge sheet). boundary between India and China," he said. countries in Moscow on September 4 and September 10 respectively. The ED said Shabir Shah was the main accused named in the charge Naeem Akhtar Released... "We believe that this alignment is based on well-established geo- "There was consensus between the ministers of the two sides, during sheet as he was the conspirator who had devised the whole scheme Abdullah, Omar Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti -- detained on the graphical principles confirmed by treaties and agreements, as well as both the meetings, that there should be quick and complete disengage- of money laundering by obtaining illicit funds from outside India to eve of the Centre's decision on August 5 last year. Akhtar was ini- historical usage and practice, well-known for centuries to both sides," ment of troops from all friction areas along the LAC," Srivastava said. further the nefarious designs of causing unrest in J&K. “Shabir Ah- tially held at Centaur hotel on the banks of Dal Lake but was shift- he said. The Chinese position, however, is that the boundary between "Both sides should, therefore, focus on easing tensions in the friction areas mad Shah was in regular touch with Hafeez Sayeed, head of Jamat- ed to a government guest house on Gupkar road. He was booked the two countries has not been formally delimited, that there exists by refraining from any actions that may lead to an escalation in the situa- ud-Dawa. He was further in regular touch with Mohd. Shafi Shayar, under the stringent Public Safety Act (PSA) later, which was then a traditional customary line formed by the extent of jurisdiction that tion. This requires strict adherence to the bilateral agreements and proto- based in Pakistan, whose Pakistani phone number was provided by revoked in June this year. they claim was exercised historically by each side, and that the two cols and not making unilateral attempts to change the status quo," he said. him to Aslam Wani for collecting the crime money in Delhi on his However, several leaders, including Akhtar, were then shifted to their sides have different interpretations of the position of the traditional behalf.” Shabir Shah had taken the services of Aslam Wani in the on a residences where they were kept under house arrest. customary line," he said. Admin Orders Probe Into... commission basis plus reimbursement of expenses, to collect crime China, he said, continues to be in illegal occupation of about 38,000 square money from Pakistan at Delhi and to carry the same for onward de- kilometers of Ladakh. Besides it also holds 5,180 sq km of Indian territory Son of Muhammad Akbar Dar R/O Sidiq Colony Sopore,” reads the order. FIR Filed After Police... The inquiry officer shall submit his report within a period of 20 livery to him or his wife Dr Bilquis Shah, it said. Aslam Wani used to and pelted stones on them after which police used smoke shells in or- in Pakistan controlled Kashmir that Pakistan had illegally ceded in 1963. receive hawala money from Pakistan at Delhi and carried the same "I would like to mention here that as yet there is no commonly delin- days, the order reveals. The order states that allegations of custo- der to disburse the mob", the official said, adding "No loss of life or dial killing have been levelled against Sopore police. “There was to Srinagar on the directions of Shabir Shah and in lieu of these ser- injury was reported." More details are awaited. eated Line of Actual Control (LAC) in the border areas between India vices, he was paid money by Shabir Shah, it said. The charge sheet and China and there is no common perception of the entire LAC," he huge outcry in Sopore and even it is reported in the media that the deceased was picked up by Sopore police on 15-09-2020 and has been filed under sections 3 and 4 (money laundering) of Preven- said, adding more than two decade old agreements call for two sides tion of Money Laundering Act. LMD Slaps Fine On Two... to maintain minimal forces along the LAC. On the latest situation, the was therefore in their custody,” it further states. The order further these two nozzles were stopped on spot and the cases were reg- states that SSP Sopore also reported the incident to DC Baramulla The agency had earlier filed charge sheet against Shabir Shah and minister said India has noticed a buildup of troops and armaments Aslam Wani. The ED alleged that Wani was asked by Shah to work istered against the management of Petrol-pumps under the Legal by China in the border areas adjacent to Eastern Ladakh since April. vide his no. CRB/ ENQUIRY/176/28631-32 dated 16-09-2020. On Metrology Act, 2009 and each petrol pump was slapped on spot Wednesday, protests broke out at Sidiq-Colony area of Sopore af- for him (on a commission basis) in collecting hawala money from "In early May, the Chinese side had taken action to hinder the normal, Delhi and deliver to him at Srinagar. The case dates back to August for the lapse,” he said.He said that under Legal Metrology Laws/Oil traditional patrolling pattern of our troops in the Galwan Valley area, ter news spread that a youth Irfan Ahmad Dar, arrested by police a Marketing Guidelines, every petrol-pump must carry a 5 litre coni- day earlier, has been found dead under mysterious circumstances. 2005 in which the Delhi Police’s Special Cell had earlier arrested which resulted in a face-off," he said. Wani and recovered Rs 62.96 lakh cash, five Kgs of explosives and cal measure with which a consumer can himself check the deliv- Even as this situation was being addressed by the Ground Command- While the family charged police of killing the youth in custody, the ery of petrol-pump in case of doubt about its accuracy. The official latter claimed that Dar was an OGW and his body was recovered near one pistol with 15 live cartridges from his possession. Wani had ers, in mid-May the Chinese side made several attempts to transgress claimed that he had to deliver Rs 52,96,000 to Shabir Shah in Sri- spokesperson said that the permissible error for 1 litre (1000 ml) of the LAC in other parts of the Western Sector. This included Kongka La, Stone Quarry of Tujjar-Sharief, hours after he escaped from the police fuel is ± 5 ml at the time of inspection and the petrol-pump owners taking cover of darkness and terrain during a search operation. nagar and the remaining Rs 10 lakh were to be paid to the activists Gogra and North Bank of Pangong Lake. "These attempts were detect- of Jaish-e-Mohammad. Wani stated that Shabir Shah was directing have to ensure the correct delivery of the dispensing units (DU) by ed early and consequently responded to appropriately by our armed Meanwhile, Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kashmir Vijay Ku- checking the delivery every day before putting the DU to use. “In mar said today that he believes Dar fell on a stone and may have hawala operators including some from Pakistan to deliver money to forces," he said. him in Delhi. He also submitted that he was working on the direc- case, there is erratic delivery the sale through DU should be im- "We made it clear to the Chinese side both through diplomatic and had a cardiac arrest, and died while trying to flee when the police mediately stopped and concerned Legal Metrology Officer of Legal were taking him to a spot for recovering ammunition. "The SP has tions of Shabir Shah and even in the past he had taken money to be military channels that China was, by such actions, attempting to uni- delivered to Shabir Shah in Srinagar. Wani had then claimed that he Metrology Department should be contacted in order to rectify the laterally alter the status quo. It was categorically conveyed that this said Dar was an OGW, hand grenades were recovered from his pos- error,” he added. session and that he was being taken to the spot for more recovery had given Rs 2.25 crore to Shah, following which the ED had regis- Friday| 18-09-2020 3

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Reopening schools could PMAY-U To Be Available in PRAYERS worsen Covid-19 crisis: DAK Srinagar, Jammu Metro Regions FAJR 4: 52 rinagar, Sep 17: With and fast, opening schools could ZUHR 12: 36 schools in Kashmir valley further deteriorate the situation, CS approves 25% advance assistance to BLC beneficiaries HIJRI preparing for students the effect of which could be worse SRINAGAR : The Chief Secretary, B ticals of PMAY-U namely Beneficiary PMAY-U Mission to villages falling to return to classrooms than what has happened,” he said V R Subrahmanyam today chaired Led Individual House Construction under Notified Planning/ Develop- CALENDAR ASR 4:51 Snext week, Doctors Association DAK President said studies the 8th meeting of State Level Sanc- or Enhancement (BLC), Affordable ment areas under the jurisdiction of Magrib 6:40 Kashmir (DAK) on Thursday said have shown that children are as tioning and Monitoring Committee Housing in Partnership (AHP), Credit Industrial Development Authority, 29 Muharram reopening schools at a time when likely to be infected with Covid-19 of Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana- Linked Subsidy Scheme (CLSS) and In- Special Area Development Authori- ISHA 8:00 Covid-19 cases are surging could as adults. Urban (PMAY-U) Mission. Situ Slum Redevelopment (ISSR). It was ty, Urban Development Authority or worsen the crisis. A report from the United Administrative Secretaries of Fi- informed that as per the revised survey, any such authority which is entrust- 1442 “Reopening schools while States has revealed that about nance, Housing & Urban Development the department of Housing & Urban De- ed with the function of urban plan- Covid is still circulating widely 97,000 children were infected and Revenue, besides Commissioner, velopment has sanctioned 55,155 houses ning. The Chief Secretary impressed could accelerate virus transmis- within two weeks of school Jammu Municipal Corporation and under these four verticals. upon the officers to develop a strong This Day In History sion in the community,” said reopening. concerned Heads of Departments par- It was informed that the Union MIS linkage between PMAY-G and DAK President and influenza In Israel, a second wave of ticipated in the meeting. Ministry of Housing & Urban Af- PMAY-U to avoid duplication of ben- • 96 - Nerva is proclaimed Roman Emperor after Domitian is expert Dr Nisar ul Hassan. infection has been directly linked The Chief Secretary reviewed the fairs has allowed Jammu & Kash- eficiaries in the cases where such assassinated. “With cases rising thick to the opening of schools. progress achieved under the four ver- mir to extend the benefits under extension is provided. • 324 - Chrysopolis Emperor Constantine beats Emperor Licinius • 1454 - In the Battle of Chojnice, the Polish army is defeated by the Teutonic army during the Thirteen Years' War. • 1502 - Christopher Columbus lands at Costa Rica on his 4th Rule of law being Happy Birthday & last voyage Those Who Don't Thank People to • 1739 - Turkey & Austria sign peace treaty-Austria cedes Bel- violated with grade to Turks

impunity:CPI (M) Can't Thank Allah (Hadees) • 1759 - Battle of Quebec ends, French surrender to British who capture Quebec City.

rinagar: The death of a 23- • 1864 - Battle of Martinsburg, Virginia Mirwaiz family extends its gratitude to all those who expressed their condo- year old youth a day after • 1914 - Battle of Aisne ends with Germans beating French dur- lences and offered sympathy on the death of our beloved and eldest family ing WW I his arrest by police in So- member Begum Moulvi Ghulam Rasool Shah, daughter in law of late Mirwaiz • 1914 - South African troops land in German South West Africa pore area of Baramulla dis- • 1918 - Battle of Megiddo (Palestine) starts Strict is another glaring example of Ateequlah (RA). • 1934 - USSR admitted to League of Nations how the rule of law is being violated • 1943 - Adolf Hitler orders deportation of Danish Jews (unsuc- with impunity in Kashmir. We greatly appreciate that most people, despite wanting to visit us in person LITTLE ANGEL cessful) The police version about the to offer their condolences, respected our request not to do so as a precau- • 1959 - Vanguard 3 launched into Earth orbit killing of the youth is a concocted tionary measure due to the current pandemic and also due to the continued Mohammad Rayaan • 1976 - Mao Zedong's funeral takes place in Beijing story which nobody trusts in Kash- house arrest of Mirwaiz, and instead called us on phone. • 1980 - Soyuz 38 carries 2 cosmonauts (1 Cuban) to Salyut 6 mir. The situation in Kashmir May u have al the joy your space station has reached a stage where even • 1987 - US & USSR sign accord to remove mid range missiles The family expresses its gratitude to all religious, political, social, education- heart can hold demanding a probe into such inci- All the smile a life can bring • 1987 - USSR performs nuclear test at Eastern Kazakh/Semi- dents looks like a joke as in the past al organisations, and the business fraternity besides representatives of Ma- palitinsk USSR such incidents the probes yielded saajid, Khanqahs, Imambargahs, Islamic institutions and Darsgahs, as well All the blessings life can • 1990 - Liechtenstein becomes a member of the United Na- no results. None of the so-called in- as to all those from other parts of the world who extended condolences and unfold tions. vestigations so-far has ever brought May u get the world’s best in • 1990 - Crude prices outpace increases in product prices and solidarity with us in this hour of grief. there is talk of cutting refinery runs. the culprits to book. everything • 1991 - Space shuttle STS 48 (Discovery 14) lands A probe was ordered into the --- Wishing u a happy killing of three labourers from Ra- • 1995 - Space shuttle STS-69 (Endeavour 9), lands • 2007 - Pervez Musharraf announces that he will step down as jouri in Shopian on July 17, who birthday army chief and restore civilian rule to Pakistan, but only after were later passed on as militants. BEREAVED from Baba, Mama, M. Zuhayr, Kaku, Nanu, Masi, Mamu, Dadu, Ami ji, he is re-elected president. However, till date the families Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, • 2007 - Buddhist monks join anti-government protesters in of the slain youth have not even Chachu, Bada Chachu, Kaju and all Nears and dears. Myanmar, starting what some called the Saffron Revolution. been able to obtain the results of Molvi Manzoor Ahmad, Molvi Shafat Ahmad info • 2012 - World's first mother-to-daughter uterus transplant un- DNA tests. dertaken at the University of Gothenburg • 2016 - Earliest known fishooks at 23,000 years old discovered on Okinawa Island, Japan, findings published in PNAS journal (GOVERNMENT OF INDIA) • 2016 -0 In Russian elections Putin-backed United Russia party (UNION TERRITORY OF JAMMU & KASHMIR) wins 54% of Parliamentary seats led by Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER • 2017 - Hurricane Maria passes over the Caribbean island of PWD (R&B) CITY ROADS DIVISION SRINAGAR. Dominica as a category 5 hurricane, destroying 90% of struc- M/s Valley Road Construction co. No:- 5918-21 tures and killing 27 SHORT TERM NOTICE INVITING TENDERS. M:P: Faroz Ahmad Mir, Dated:-16-9--2020 NIT No: - E-NIT/46/CRD OF 2020-21 R&B/ e-tendering, DATED: 17-09-2020. S/o: Jalal-ud-din Mir Hot Mix plant holder, For and on behalf of the Lieutenant Governor of Union Territory of J&K, e-tenders (in Single cover System) are in- From KO Archives vited on Percentage basis from approved and eligible Contractors registered with Union Territory of J&K, CPWD, R/o: Lasjan Srinagar. Railways and other State/Central Governments for below mentioned work:- Est. Cost Cost of T&D of Subject: Upgradation of inner links of Patosa Khushipora WanporaBatapora Budden S. E/M MH of 4 teenagers die in LoC blast Name of Work (Rs. In T/Doc. TimeOpening of Class Rohama Patoosa via Tanki road by way of providing and laying of GSB No (In Rs.) Account st nd Lacs) (In Rs.) Bid filling WBM grade 1 , 2 wet mix macadam 50 mm thick BM with 6mm Jawan, 5 Militants among 10 Killed 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 thick IRC type seal coat laid by paver including construction of R/B walls Observer News Service Improvement/ Upgra- 24-09- DEE C&T cement conc. drain and laying of RCC pipes.

dation of roads at 2020 at Class RINAGAR: Four teenagers were blown to pieces after a Bohri Kadal, Naidkadal, 11:00 AM Civil Reference: Assistant Executive Engineer (R&B) Sub-Division Rafiabad’s Notice issued under No: 688-90 dated: 01-12-2018 and No: 721-22 dated: 11-12-2018. live artillery shell they were fiddling with in a village Khankahi Moulla via Rs.1.47 Rs. 10 Rs.200/- ____ in Uri sector of the line of the control (LoC) exploded 1 Kalashpora including lacs 2940/- Days today. Elsewhere, 10 people including a jawan and five  Whereas the above noted work stands allotted to you vide Superintending Baba Nund Ganei link Smilitants were killed even as security fames arrested a militant by way of providing and Engineer PWD (R&B) Baramulla’s No:8471-73 dated: 12-09-2018. across the state since yesterdays. Some shops in Tral bazaar laying of WBM Grade were damaged in an IED blast near the bus stand last night. 3rd.  Whereas after execution of 2.00 Kms of macadam you have left the work unattended. According to reports received from Uri. 4 teenagers AAA accorded Position of funds committed. including a brother and a sister in the age group of 12 and 14  Whereas the winter being lean season for underground work, you were asked 1. The Bidding documents consisting of qualifying information, eligibility criteria, specification, Drawings, were killed at Garkot village on the Wednesday afternoon in a to concentrate on construction/ extension of cross drainage works, R/B walls. bill of quantities, (B.O.Q) , Set of terms and conditions of contract and other details can be seen / downloaded from Shell explosion. the departmental website www.jktenders.gov.in as per the schedule of dates given below: but it seems that you are either not interested in the work or you lag the Three teenagers were out grazing the cattle when one of them 2. A pre-bid meeting will be held to clarify issued and to answer questions on any matter that may be competence to execute such nature of work. found some unexploded shells in the field.When one of the boy raised at that stage by the bidders.  Whereas the balance work of macadamization is still pending and the started fiddling with a shell it exploded killing all three of them 1. Date of Issue of Tender Notice 17-09-2020. on spot, police sources in the Baramulla said.The village has been working season left is very short. 2. Period of downloading of bid- FROM 18-09-2020 10:00 A.M TO 23-09-2020 witness to intermittent exchange of artillery shells and mortar ding documents firing between India and Pakistani troops during recent weeks. 3. Bid submission Start Date 18-09-2020 FROM 10:00 A.M  Whereas various notices were served to you under No: 688-90 dated: 01-12- Lance Naik Gian Singh of 14 Rashtriya Rifles (RR) was 4. Bid Submission End Date 23-09-2020 UPTO 4:00 P.M 2018 and No: 721-22 dated: 11-12-2018 but till date you have not resumed the killed when A group of militants ambushed an army patrol in 5. Date & time of opening of Bids 24-09-2020 at 11:00 A.M in the work. Panar forests in Bandipora area of Baramulla district in north (Online) Office of the Executive Engineer The work being of important nature and keeping in view the difficulties faced by the Kashmir , earlier an official spokesman said. PWD (R&B), City Roads Division Srinagar. locals of the area and failure on your part to complete the work within stipulated period, He said troops returned the fire but the militants escaped. 3. Bids must be accompanied with cost of tender document in shape of introducing Treasury Challan Reinforcements had been rushed to the forest area to flush out or simply uploading a copy of necessary Treasury challan receipt in favour of Executive Engineer PWD (R&B) City you are Finally notified through Print Media to resume the work within 7days time failing the militants. The operation was going on when the reports Roads Division Srinagar and Earnest money / Bid security in shape of CDR/ FDR/ pledged to Executive Engineer, last came in. PWD (R&B) City Roads Division Srinagar (tender receiving authority). which the work shall be put to fresh tenders at your risk , cost and responsibility and no in another incident, a miltiant identified as Muham- 4. The date and time of opening of Technical Bids shall be notified on Web Site www.jktenders.gov.inand conveyed to the bidders automatically through an e-mail message on their e-mail address. The Financial bids of arguments in this behalf shall be entertained henceforth. In this case earnest money mad Asgar Khan alias Waheed s. o Ghulam Rabhani of Chak Arsala Khan was killed in an armed clash with the troops of 14 Responsive bidders shall be opened online on same Web Site in the office of Executive Engineer PWD (R&B) City deposited by you for the said work shall also be forfeited and all the claims if any payable Roads Division Srinagar,. (Tender receiving authority). Rashtriya Rifles a at Chek Arasalan khan in Bandipora last 5. The bids for the work shall remain Valid for a period of 120 days from the date of opening of bids. in your favour shall be kept withheld till fresh tendering process is over and additional cost night, the spokesman said . Some arms and ammunition were 6. All other terms conditions are as per PWD form 25 (Double agreement Form). recovered from the spot. 7. The contractor shall have to submit the working design of Structure from accredited structural consul- if any involved worked out by this Division shall be recovered from your other work done Unidentified gunmen shot dead Ab Razak Lone s/o Ghulam tant for which no extra charges shall be admissible. Ahmad Inside his house at Waterkhani Drugmulla in Kupwara claims. Besides you will be debarred for taking part in tendering process in future. NOTE: The Contractor is directed to visit the site before participating in tendering process. district early last night. NIT/46/CRD OF 2020-21 R&B/ e-tendering. DATED:- 17-09-2020. Executive Engineer, Executive Engineer R&B, City Roads division, Srinagar. DIPK-5802/20 Kashmir Observer, September 18, 2000 DIPK-5842/20 R&B Division Sopore

Srinagar, Apr 23, KNT: The exploitation of private school teachers is continuing unabated in Kashmir valley as most of the schools have not paid salaries to the teaching staff since August 2019. With COVID-19 positive cases emerging every day all over the Valley, the resumption of normal life appears bleak in the near future. And, teacher com- munity employed in private schools has been badly affected. "It was the month of March when we were expecting the salaries to be released but now, given the coronavirus pandemic, we have no hope either. Our struggle has gotten worse, to say the least," Manzoor Dar, a private school teacher from Shopian told KNT. He added, "As we are observing that the administration is taking various KashmirKashmir Observer Observer 44Friday,Friday, 01 01 February, February, 2013 2013 OPINIONOPINION

VIEWPOINTVIEWPOINT KKASHMIRASHMIR OOBSERVERBSERVER SRINAGAR,SRINAGAR, Friday, Friday, February February 01, 01, 2013 2013 A LONGBAB WAY in ‘ The Srinagar Times’ TO GO ASurendra inLONG ‘The Hindu’ WAYSunday TO Observer GO undone whatever little may have cated for the Observer Group else- he would like to remain Indian, but I NILOOFAR QURESHI undone whatever little may have cated for the Observer Group else- he would like to remain Indian, but I NILOOFAR QURESHI beenbeen achievedachieved byby thethe CBMs.CBMs. wherewhere in in difficult difficult economic economic times. times. willwill request request the the government government of of India India However,However, despitedespite bothboth sidessides re-re- However,However, asas expected,expected, thisthis (to)(to) please please provide provide him him security.” security.” Striking at Roots Not content with his ‘request’ to Striking at Roots FORFOR THOSE THOSE WHO WHO HAD HAD iteratingiterating that that the the bilateral bilateral ties ties had had not not ‘noble’‘noble’ proposition proposition with with fiscal fiscal import import Not content with his ‘request’ to been derailed, the recent turn of failed to cut any ice as the issue un- thethe Government Government of of India, India, Malik Malik went went OCIETAL TRENDS guided by the political elite have shorn PLACEDPLACED THEIR THEIR BETS BETS ON ON been derailed, the recent turn of failed to cut any ice as the issue un- OCIETAL TRENDS guided by the political elite have shorn ‘AMAN KI ASHA’, 2013 HAS eventsevents suggestsuggest otherwise.otherwise. NewNew derder discussiondiscussion waswas anan openopen debatedebate onon to to appeal appeal to to the the Indian Indian public public that, that, thethe teaching teaching profession profession of of its its status status and and sanctity, sanctity, turning turning it it ‘AMAN KI ASHA’, 2013 HAS Delhi,Delhi, suddenly suddenly like like a a bolt bolt out out of of the the onon peacekeepingpeacekeeping andand notnot onon auster-auster- “I“I wouldwould likelike toto requestrequest allall IndianIndian CERTAINLY BROUGHT blue,blue, raked raked up up the the ityity measures.measures. brothersbrothers andand sisterssisters andand allall thosethose Thinkintointo just just another another vocation vocation with with little little to to distinguish distinguish it it from, from, CERTAINLYSend yourBROUGHT write ups and feedback at BADBAD NEWS. NEWS. BUT BUT AREN’T AREN’T issueissue ofof thethe rel-rel- WhyWhy NewNew DelhiDelhi WhyWhyFriday|18-09-2020 NewNew whowho areare talkingtalking inin aa negativenegative wayway Opinion,say,say, hawking hawking garments garments Analysis, on on the the streets. streets. The The adventurous, adventurous,Essays glam- glam- [email protected] ofof thethe UNUN DelhiDelhi decideddecided toto aboutabout Shah Shah Rukh, Rukh, they they should should know know THEY THEMSELVES TO BE decideddecided toto deviatedeviate fromfrom orousSorousS and and challenging challenging enterprise enterprise of of kindling, kindling, illuminating illuminating and and en- en- THEY THEMSELVES TO BE MilitaryMilitary Observer Observer deviatedeviate fromfrom itsits hehe is is a a movie movie star." star." BLAMEDBLAMED FOR FOR EXPECTING EXPECTING GroupGroup itsits age-oldage-old policypolicy ofof age-oldage-old policypolicy ofof WhileWhile NewNew DelhiDelhi maymay bebe an-an- lighteninglightening tendertender youngyoung mindsminds hashas becomebecome aa lack-lustrelack-lustre andand (UNMOGIP) on ‘letting the sleep- noyed at Malik’s ‘request’, the THE IMPOSSIBLE? (UNMOGIP) on ‘letting‘letting thethe sleepingsleeping ‘letting the sleep- noyed at Malik’s ‘request’, the uninspiringuninspiring activity activity devoid devoid of of its its sorely-needed KASHMIRsorely-needed spirit, spirit, mainly mainly be- be- THE IMPOSSIBLE? thethe LoC LoC in in Jammu Jammu inging dogsdogs lie’lie’ toto peoplepeople of of India India will will perhaps perhaps remain remain and Kashmir. dogsdogs lie’lie’ toto bringbring upup thethe bring up the ever grateful to the Pakistani Inte- causecause successive successive leaderships leaderships (if (if they they deserve deserve that that name) name) have have been been and Kashmir. bring up the ever grateful to the Pakistani Inte- XPECTINGXPECTING THATTHAT thethe DeclaringDeclaring thatthat UNMOGIPUNMOGIP issueissue andand UNMOGIPUNMOGIP issueissue riorrior MinisterMinister forfor enlighteningenlightening themthem too occupied with other, more lucrative, concerns to bother about venom of hatred infused “UNMOGIP’s role and the timing it with the fact that Shahrukh Khan is too occupied with other, more lucrative, concerns to bother about venom of hatred infused “UNMOGIP’s role the timing it chose and the timing it with the fact that Shahrukh Khan is whatwhat is is the the corner-stone corner-stone of of the the well-being well-being of of a a people. people. This This has has had had intointo their their people people over over the the hashas beenbeen over-over- the timing it chose chosechose toto dodo so,so, “a“a movie movie star!” star!” Printed & Published by Sajjad Haider on behalf of the yearsyears byby thethe leadersleaders onon takentaken byby thethe toto dodo so,so, defiesdefies defiesdefies compre-compre- CanCan bilateralbilateral tiesties betweenbetween IndiaIndia aa direct direct bearing bearingKashmir on on the theObserver condition condition LLP of of schools schools and and their their performance. performance. both sides could easily Shimla Agreement hension. So, and Pakistan improve if Pakistan both sides could easily Shimla Agreement comprehension.comprehension. So,So, hension. So, and Pakistan improve if Pakistan ByBy an an ironic ironicPublished twist twist from: of of circumstance, circumstance, # 5- Boulevard, the the Srinagar-190001 teaching teaching profession profession has has andEandE quicklyquickly bebe remediedremedied merelymerely byby ofof 19721972 betweenbetween whilewhile nothingnothing agreesagrees that that the the UNMOGIP UNMOGIP is is not not re- re- the antidote of ‘Confidence Build- India and Paki- while nothing came out came out of this quired any longer in J&K and India beenbeen for for long, long,Printed the the last at:last KT resort resort Press of of Pvt. the the Ltd, capable capable Rangreth and and the Indthe destination Area,destination Srinagar. of of the antidote of ‘Confidence Build- India and Paki- while nothing came out came out of this quired any longer in J&K and India inging Measures’Measures’ (CBMs)(CBMs) whilewhile theythey stan,stan, signedsigned byby ofof thisthis debate,debate, oldold debate,debate, oldold reciprocatesreciprocates byby providingproviding ShahrukhShahrukh choicechoice for for those thoseRNI Registration who who are are unable unable No: 69503/98 to to fit fit in in anywhere anywhere else. else. When When the the themselvesthemselves continue continue to to foster foster an an en- en- thethe HeadsHeads ofof thethe woundswounds werewere re-re- KhanKhan ‘Z’ ‘Z’ category category security? security? screeningscreening process processPostal Registrationfor for entry entry into into No-L/159/KO/SK/2014-16 this this field field - - on on which which the the entire entire social social vironmentvironment of of mutual mutual mistrust! mistrust! twotwo governmentsgovernments woundswounds werewere reopenedreopened openedopened andand ThoughThough the the recent recent exchanges exchanges be- be- TheThe reactionreaction ofof NewNew DelhiDelhi andand andand ratifiedratified byby andand normalisationnormalisation ofof normalisationnormalisation ofof tweentween New New Delhi Delhi and and Islamabad Islamabad may may edificeedifice rests restsEditor-in-Chief - - should should have have : been Sajjadbeen highly highly Haider stringent, stringent, it it had had largely largely be- be- IslamabadIslamabad to to the the recent recent incidents incidents on on theirtheir respectiverespective thethe bilateralbilateral tiesties bringbring a a whiff whiff of of humour humour into into our our lives, lives, comecome a a hit- hit-Legal and-trial and-trial Counsel exercise exercise: Tasaduq with with the the Khwaja barest barest minimum minimum regard regard for for thethe LoCLoC servesserves asas aa grimgrim reminderreminder parliaments,”parliaments,” thethe thethe bilateralbilateral tiesties betweenbetween NewNew thethe dismal dismal future future of of the the bilateral bilateral rela- rela- that the basic philosophy of ‘build- Indian representa- Delhi and tions, which the present ‘line of en- talent,talent, skill skill Switchboard:and and temperament. temperament. (0194) 2106304 that the basic philosophy of ‘build- Indian representa- betweenbetween New New Delhi Delhi Delhi and tions, which the present ‘line of en- inging bridges’ bridges’ through through CBM CBM initiatives initiatives tivetive suggestedsuggested itsits IslamabadIslamabad hashas gagement’gagement’ portends,portends, isis disquietingdisquieting HavingHaving Editorial:been been active active partners partners(0194) 2502327 in in ruining ruining the the state-run state-run school school sys- sys- byby increasing increasing ‘people ‘people to to people’ people’ con- con- termination.termination. andand IslamabadIslamabad hashas takentaken yetyet anotheranother andand sendssends shiversshivers downdown thethe spine.spine. tem,tem, the the ruling rulingEmail classes classes editorial: now now [email protected] abdicate abdicate all all responsibility responsibility by by dumping dumping tacttact is is flawed. flawed. AsAs expected,expected, takentaken yetyet anotheranother bodybody bodybody blow.blow. ItIt is is high high time time that that leaders leaders of of both both the educational sector into the private lap. This is seen in the lavish Flawed,Flawed, not not because because the the concept concept PakistanPakistan stronglystrongly blow. Islamabad too IslamabadIslamabad tootoo countriescountries stop stop behaving behaving like like school- school- the educational sector into the private lap. This is seen in the lavish inin itselfitself isis wrong,wrong, butbut becausebecause thethe denounceddenounced NewNew blow. Islamabad too seemsseems toto bebe itch-itch- childrenchildren andand remedyremedy thethe seriousserious supportsupport to toKO fashionable fashionable VIEW and and prohibitively prohibitively expensive expensive private private schools schools leadersleaders themselves themselves don’t don’t seem seem to to be be Delhi’sDelhi’s contention contention seemsseems toto bebe itchingitching forfor inging forfor aa chancechance ‘foot-in-the-‘foot-in-the- mouth’mouth’ disease,disease, whichwhich and the mushrooming of lesser copycats who are making a finan- interestedinterested inin settingsetting anan exampleexample byby byby sayingsaying thatthat nono a chance to ‘take toto ‘take‘take on’on’ NewNew seemsseems to to have have afflicted afflicted them. them. Till Till this this and the mushrooming of lesser copycats who are making a finan- a chance to ‘take Delhi. Just a day happens, ‘Aman ki Asha’ will remain cial killing in the absence of a dependable and affordable public displayingdisplaying confidence confidence in in each each other. other. bilateralbilateral agree-agree- Delhi. Just a day happens, ‘Aman ki Asha’ will remain cial killingDon’t in the absence Reopen of a dependable Schools and affordable public Though,Though, bothboth countriescountries areare nownow mentment betweenbetween thethe on’on’ NewNew Delhi.Delhi. afterafter thethe Jamaat-Jamaat- aa distantdistant dreamdream andand bilateralbilateral rela-rela- structure.structure. It It is is nothing nothing short short of of a a scandal scandal that that parents parents should should avoid avoid showingshowing somesome sanitysanity inin theirtheir deal-deal- twotwo nationsnations hadhad ud-Dawaud-Dawa Chief,Chief, tionstions willwill becomebecome anotheranother ‘comedy‘comedy sending their wards to government schools on account of the latter’s ings,ings, thethe damagedamage donedone toto thethe pre-pre- “overtaken“overtaken oror affected”affected” thethe rolerole oror HafizHafiz SaeedSaeed offeredoffered ‘asylum’‘asylum’ toto circus’!circus’! sending their wardshe to J&K government administration schools on has account decided of the to latter’s reopen cariouscarious bilateral bilateral relationship relationship between between legalitylegality of of the the UNMOGIP. UNMOGIP. BollywoodBollywood star star Sharukh Sharukh Khan, Khan, Paki- Paki- dismaldismal record,record, andandschools preferprefer seedyfromseedy September andand crowdedcrowded 21 private privateand the optionsoptions attendance nono thethe twotwo byby irresponsibleirresponsible statementsstatements NewNew DelhiDelhi initiatedinitiated thethe stanistani Interior Interior Minister Minister Rehman Rehman Malik Malik mattermatter how how mercenary mercenaryof the they theystudents are. are. will be on a voluntary basis. The likelike “there“there cancan bebe nono businessbusiness asas UNMOGIPUNMOGIP debate debate under under the the garb garb of of tootoo joinedjoined inin byby sayingsaying thatthat thoughthough NILOOFARNILOOFAR QURESHI QURESHI is is based based in in New New Delhi Delhi and and Students clearedonus by will the bestate-run on parents school and system students in Kashmir whether usual”usual” andand “war“war mongering”mongering” hashas betterbetter spendingspending ofof resourcesresources allo-allo- SharukhSharukh Khan Khan “is “is a a born born Indian Indian and and cancan be be reached reached at: at: niloofar niloofar.qur.qureshi@[email protected] StudentsTthey clearedwant to by attend the state-run the schools school or systemnot. Ironically, in Kashmir the oftenoften barely barelygovernment make make the the grade gradehas decidedin in rudimentary rudimentary to reopen literacy, literacy, schools particularly particularly at a intime in ruralrural and and whenremote remote the areas. areas. coronavirus This This is is sought sought pandemic to to be be cloaked cloaked is spreading by by the the perfor- perfor-through mancemance ofofJ&K aa handfulhandful like a ofwildof privateprivate fire and schools,schools, the number withwith nono of thoughtthought deaths forisfor rising. thethe TiredTired ofof Thinking?Thinking? ComeCome toto aa ConclusionConclusion colossalcolossal amounts amountsSo, how spent doesspent governmenton on running running a a expectvast vast network network there willof of under-per- under-per- be no infec- tions at the schools? IfIf he he were were a a cricketer cricketer — — which which I Irather rather ofof marks, marks, remember.” remember.” ofof total total freedom freedom to to pursue pursue the the pathways pathways of of KKEVINEVIN M MARTINARTIN doubt since he possessed not one jot of cricket This generally got the ashen-faced ones one’s own mind, frolic in the fields of an idyl- formingforming institutions. institutions. True, the Howsoever Howsoever government sound sound will the the be system system coming may may out appear appear with onStan on - doubt since he possessed not one jot of cricket This generally got the ashen-faced ones one’s own mind, frolic in the fields of an idyl- paper, on the ground it is as rickety and run-down as the school vocabularyvocabulary in in his his speech speech — — but but if if he he were were a a movingmoving a a few few feet feet forward forward in in a a determined determined liclic nature nature and and dream dream of of writing writing lines lines that that paper, ondard the Operatingground it is Procedures as rickety and for therun-down schools, as one the ofschool which Whatcricketer MrAbout P would have been categorised effortEducation? to overcome their resisting wills. rhymed and described life in a more natural was a favourite rhymed and described life in a more natural is that only 50 percent staff and the students will be al- ‘IN‘IN CONCLUSION’CONCLUSION’ was a favourite cricketer Mr P would have been categorised effort to overcome their resisting wills. houseshouses spread spread all all over over rural rural Kashmir Kashmir chronically chronically starved starved of of staff staff and and phrasephrase of of a a teacher teacher of of mine mine — — a a man man of of scien- scien- asas an an all all rounder. rounder. This This is is because because he he was was three three ChemistryChemistry periods periods were were about about tables tables wayway — — a a way way that that had had nothing nothing to to do do with with lowed to attend. But how does this matter when say 500 properproper equipment. equipment. Reports Reports of of under-manned under-manned schools, schools, particularly particularly tifictific qualification; qualification; a a man man who who looked looked at at you you sciencescience teachers teachers rolled rolled into into one. one. He He taught taught withwith cryptic cryptic symbols symbols and and water water that that changed changed science?science? out of a total number of 1000 pupils attend. This is a huge Under the new dispensation, the education has atat the the primary primary level, level, are are a a routine routine feature feature such such areas, areas, while while insti- insti- andand perceived perceived atoms atoms and and molecules. molecules. Mr Mr P, P, let’s let’s Physics,Physics, Chemistry Chemistry and and when when the the frogs frogs were were colourcolour magically magically with with the the introduction introduction of of dif- dif- AA young young man man dreaming dreaming is is how how I Icome come to to number and the students, given their young age, can’t be callcall him, him, for for he he very very well well may may still still be be alive alive plentifulplentiful he he was was found found in in the the ferentferent powders. powders. I Ionce once remem- remem- viewview my my school school reports reports of of that that day day and and age age tutestutes inin theexpectedthe citycity appearappear to seriously toto burstingbursting follow atat the thethe SOPs. seamsseams withwith needlessneedless been worst hit. And the government doesn’t seem to care monitoringmonitoring the the masses masses that that passed passed through through BiologyBiology rooms rooms giving giving lessons lessons LIFE IN A berber naively naively being being drawn drawn into into whenwhen I Iglance glance at at them them occasionally occasionally these these staff,staff, Schools SchoolsAlso in in far-flung far-flung what aboutareas areas functionfunctionthe students at at the the sweet whosesweet discretion discretion parents of ofwill hishis hands. hands. onon dissection dissection which which non-bi- non-bi- LIFE IN A takingtaking a a deep deep sniff sniff from from a a daysdays yellowing yellowing in in a a plastic plastic sleeve. sleeve. Mr Mr P P obvi- obvi- theirtheir often oftennot lone lone send teachers, teachers, them to and and schools instances instances for the of of just obviousjust one one or reason?or two two tutors tutors Won’t ItIt was was the the Sixties, Sixties, of of course. course. The The Hippie Hippie ology-inclinedology-inclined ones ones like like my- my- CLASSROOMCLASSROOM OF OF bottlebottle of of chlorine chlorine that that nearly nearly ouslyously had had a a kind kind heart heart too too for for his his marks marks handling theymultiple be unfairly classes and deprived hundreds of education? of students Theare common. authorities MovementMovement was was winking winking naughtily naughtily from from out- out- selfself found found hard hardt tohas to stomach, stomach, now been overTHETHE a SIXTIESyear SIXTIES tently remainedtooktook my my closed sinuses sinuses for for for months a a walk walk awardednowawarded when to to me methe in in lingeringtheir their own own scientific scientificban on way way handlinghave multiple explained classes that and the hundreds reopening of students of schools are won’tcommon. affect sideside classroom classroom windows, windows, “Come “Come out out and and taste taste especiallyespecially the thesince drawing drawing schools of of in Kashmir and no onerightright in out outthe of ofValley my my body. body. seems to reflecthigh-speedreflect a a kindness. kindness. mobile internet in all TheThe standards standardsonline of of classes.such such schools schools But theand and questionthe the education education is who they they will impart impart give can canthese thethe freedom!” freedom!” bloodblood or or the the severing severinghave of beenof flesh flesh inclosed. in order order to toAnd peer peer as PhysicslosePhysics his was wassleep about about over equations, equations, this depressing balance balance but IftwoIf the the districtsdissecting dissecting is of of makinga a frog frog taught taught it chal me me- any- any- things stand, it is unlikely state of affairs. lenging for the students to access wellwell be be imagined. imagined.classes when teachers will get busy at schools? One can TheThe band band Uriah Uriah Heep Heep did did indeed indeed sing, sing, atat the the undercoating undercoatingI and and the the insides. insides. andand sticking sticking pins pins in in paper paper while while trying trying to to thingthing it it pointed pointed me me in in the the direction direction of of veg- veg- plaintively, Free Me, which may well have “Onethat has tothe have schools a stomach will for function these trace anglesThere of reflectionwere several and refractionreasons etarianismonline education. and a kindness And to allthis animals ban great The situationinfer from has the been government’s allowed to drift logic for that far toothe long50 percent in the of plaintively, Free Me,RIYAZ which WANI may well have “Onenormally has to have until a stomach early fornext these year tracefor angles this: theof reflection frequent andhartals, refraction the hasetarianism nothing and to a kindness do with to theall animals ongo- great The situation has been allowed to drift for far too long in the been the anthem of many a classroom bound things,” Mr P would instruct, directing his through a thick glass slab. and small. Science provided me with an in- hope thatthe with teachers time the who growing, will be engineered at home will preference deliver online for pri- lec- been the anthem of many a classroom bound things,”– Mr the P would government’s instruct, directing order his to throughconstant a thick disruption glass slab. in public life ingand pandemic,small. 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In on the the midst blackboard. of an Of unrest, course, noof conclusioneducation. to be drawn because like some ety, particularlydesired low-income,purpose but ruralalso disruptand agrarian the ongoing classes onlinefor whom class- his gaze from the classroom windows. The toss things at you that are a lot harder to take, solved equation on the blackboard. Of course, no conclusion to be drawn because like some worldworld outside outsideThe can can wait, wait, uncertain a a good good education education andsoso get get used usedclosure to to it. it. In In any ofany case, schoolscase, you you have haveis to justto do do it itsixwho who thecould? could? 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It It carries carries a a good good deal deal headhead wrapped wrapped around around other other notions notions — — those those placeplace where where you you got got tired tired of of thinking.” thinking.” Schools have been closed since mid-March when interrupted stitutions were earlier shut for towards normalcy and the sepa- lieve that the schooling will return Coronavirus was declared a pandemic around the world. seven months following revo- ratists for the same reason were to normal. The ongoing calm in schooling deprives cation of Article 370 in August OTHEROTHERThis was barely OPINIONOPINION fifteen days after the schools had re- NONO HOLDSHOLDS BARREDBARREDdetermined to prevent it. Govern- the Valley has nothing authentic ...... Kashmiri youth proper...... last year. The sweeping secu- ment also couldn’t provide securi- about it. It has been held in place opened following seven month closure in the wake of the rity lockdown and the snapping ty to over 15000 educational insti- with application of great force and revocation of Article 370 in August last year. This has education and skills. of the communications brought tutions and the schools also didn’t is likely to come unstuck as the taken a massive toll on the education in Kashmir. life in the Valley to a halt. want to be seen playing along with suppressed underlying factors of DiscriminationDiscriminationThe best solution to lack of schooling AgainstAgainst for the govern- CricketersCricketersThe lack of Schools could have hardly been the Government in defiance of the the situation resurface. And that an exception. separatists and at variance with can happen sooner than later. HEHE PAKISTAN PAKISTANment women’s women’s was cricket cricket to restore team’s team’s visit visit 4G internetThisThis discrimination discrimination in the union is is undoubtedly undoubtedly territory. unfair Thisunfair eterseters will will be be able able to to stay stay in in Mumbai Mumbai in in the the would have ensured the easy access to online education to employment What has set the education the popular sentiment. The situation as it stands is TTtoto India India for for the the World World Cup Cup has has turned turned into into andand puts puts our our team team at at a a significant significant disadvan- disadvan- currentcurrent climate climate if if we we reach reach the the final. final. further back is the lack of high Often, the Government and thus as follows: The uncertain and aa security security and and logistical logisticalstudents. nightmare. nightmare. Use ofFirst, First, communication the the tage.tage. The The team team technology has has been been conciliatory conciliatory would abouthave about TheThe ICC ICCopportunities also also needs needs to to consider consider if if India India denies should should speed mobile internet for the vir- the separatists mouthed platitudes interrupted schooling deprives teamteam could could not notthus go go to to obviated Mumbai, Mumbai, where thewhere need its its foritsits treatment atreatment hurried but but reopening the the International International of schools. Cricket Cricket bebe allowed allowed to to hold hold multi-nation multi-nation tourna- tourna- tual classes. The government has about their concern for education, Kashmiri youth proper education matchesmatches were were originally originallyBut while scheduled, scheduled, the government after after the the CouncilCouncil is refusing(ICC) (ICC) should should to take take restore note note of of thethis. this. high- mentsments at atthem a a time time when when a it itfuture. can’t can’t guarantee guarantee And safety safety the consistently refused to restore but in practice sought to use the and skills. The lack of employ- ShivShiv Sena Sena started startedspeed issuing issuing internet, its its usual usual it threats threatsis taking InternationalstepsInternational to reopen teams teams schools, have have refused refused a fraught to to visit visit ofof all all players. players.lingering conflict over 4G in J&K, saying it is necessary school children against each other ment opportunities denies them againstagainst visiting visiting decisionPakistani Pakistani teams. teams.under the circumstances.PakistanPakistan over over justifiedMore justified so,security security when fears. fears. Covid-19 It It seems, seems, ItIt is is now now too too late late to to reschedule reschedule the the World World "in the interest of the sovereignty – at times spinning the issue into a a future. And the lingering con- Now,Now, hotels hotels at casesat the the alternative alternativeare spiking venue venue in of theof unionhowever,however, territory. that that if if we we simply simply put put international international CupCup and andthe our our pulling pulling region out out of of the framesthe tournament tournament their and integrity of India, security of competing moral-cum-ideological flict over the region frames their CuttackCuttack andand Reopeningneighbouringneighbouring schools citycity wouldteamsteams at at expose clubhouses clubhouses the in in stadiums childrenstadiums and and to refuse refuse the inin protest protest will will only only heighten heighten tensions. tensions. We We the state and for maintaining pub- argument. From three successive worldview and determines their Bhubaneshwar have refused lodging to our to let them go anywhere else, the security should makeworldview clear that we are and only playing lic order". The government also summer unrests to 2010, followed lives and choices. Bhubaneshwar infection.have refused Schoolslodging to ourlack tothe let themadequate go anywhere infrastructure else, the security to should make clear that we are only playing deems it important to prevent the by the one in 2016 and the situa- If anything, this renders players out of fear. problem would apparently be solved. under duress and that such conditions are players out of fear.protect the children. It wouldproblem also would be apparently impossible be solved. to make under determinesduress and that such conditionstheir lives are "misuse" of high speed internet for tion over the last year, a student Kashmir of today structurally OurOur cricketers cricketers nowthe now havestudents have to to play play thisfollow this all-im- all-im- the safetyNoNo country, country, precautions. of of course, course, would wouldThis accept acceptis there such such- unacceptableunacceptable if if any any of of our our sportspersons sportspersons tour tour various “anti-national activities”. who will be studying in 10th class unfavourable to its children. portantportant tournament tournamentfore under undernot virtual thevirtual conducive house house ar- ar- conditionstimeconditions to to reopento play play cricket cricket schools. in in Pakistan. Pakistan. Govern Yet, Yet, our our- IndiaIndia again. again.and Instead Instead choices. of of appeasing appeasing the the anti- anti- It was only last month, however, now must have lost almost five And this scenario can only be ex- rest,rest, with with their their mentaccommodation accommodation should being waitbeing pro- pro-for thewomenwomen contagion cricketers cricketers areto are expectedbe expected reigned to to put put upin up with withbe- PakistanPakistan extremists, extremists, the the Indian Indian government government that the government made an ex- years of schooling. One can only pected to replicate itself endless- videdvided at at the the clubhouse clubhousefore children of of the the stadium stadium can go in inbackthisthis to in in school. India. India. Additionally, Additionally, the the final final of of the the mustmust ensure ensure the the safety safety and and comfort comfort of of our our ception for the two districts – Gan- imagine how much this must have ly unless there is a fundamental whichwhich all all their their matches matches will will be be played. played. Every Every tournamenttournament isis supposedsupposed toto bebe heldheld inin players.players. derbal in Kashmir and Udhampur affected his or her knowledge of change, shift or alteration in the 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- -EXPRESS-EXPRESS TRIBUNE TRIBUNE in Jammu. the basics of all subjects. factors in play. OTHER OPINON Over a yearlong closure of After the erasure of J&K’s But together we can will it schools and the difficulty in ac- semi-autonomous status last otherwise, by making an excep- AllAll letters letters intended intended for for publication publication must must include includecessing the the writer’s writer’s online name nameeducation and and address, address, has put even evenyear, if if a a pseudonym pseudonymthe government-separatist is is used. used. Letters Letters are are edite tionedite dford as as theclarity, clarity, education space space across the and accuracy of expression require. Our publishinga question a letter markdoes not on meanthe future we agree of withdynamic everything that largely or even dictated anything the in it.ideological -EDITOR divide. We need an ed- Rajnath SinghOBSERVEROBSERVER on China MAILMAIL and accuracy of expression require. Our publishinglakhs a letterof Kashmiri does not students. mean we But agree statewith everythingof affairs in or the even Valley anything has in it.ucated -EDITOR new generation not only to hat is left unsaid, at times, says a lot more than what this is an area that has drawn very temporarily ceased to operate. make informed choices about our- is actually uttered. In a statement to the LokSabha, little media and political atten- But under the new dispensation, selves but also make a better sense Kashmir’sKashmir’sthe Union FateFate defence minister, isis Rajnath JustJust Singh, stated Consequential!Consequential! tion. In a sense, this doesn’t holdHail Hailthe education Kiran Kiranhas been worst hit. BediBediof our situation and to articulate it that China has amassed a formidable number of true for the last year only. Over And the government doesn’t seem for ourselves and the world. DEARDEAR EDITOR, EDITOR,Wtroops along the Line of Actualofof mistrust. mistrust. Control Could Couldand — you you this also also admission tell tell us us who who is countries,countries, one one wanting wanting to to and and the the therethere is is thesomething something past three that that decades, seems seems to theto educa-DEARDEARto EDITOR, care.EDITOR, It didn’t care when the killingskillings and and heinous heinous crimes crimes I Iwould would like likesignificant to to comment comment — on inon the“inner the areas”.beheadedbeheaded Mr Singh’s and and mutilated mutilated sombre thetone the bodies bodieswas in of of otherother avoiding avoiding its its role role in in Kashmir. 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India. also It beingIt is is anywhere.anywhere. eternaleternal peace. peace. Unfortunately, Unfortunately, peoplepeople of of Kashmir Kashmir appreciate appreciate -M.-M. R. R. BABA BABA knowknow a a lot. lot. evasive. He did not, for instance,justjust symbolic symbolic elaborate now. now. on what these “in- NoNo one one should should man man Kargil Kargil or or other other Kashmir'sKashmir's fate fate is is just just consequential! consequential! whatwhat Dr.Kiran Dr.Kiran Bedi Bedi said said but but who who Via:Via: emailemail IfIf it it is is true, true, therener there areas” should should are; be be there is no wordItIt seemsyet seems on thatthe that restoration the the United United ofNations Nations status higherhigher reaches, reaches, the the rough rough terrain terrain and and Shoaib,Shoaib, keep keep writing writing and and stay stay safe. safe. hashas to to initiate initiate the the action. action. quo ante along the LAC; neither did he explain the details of the OBSERVER All letters intended for publication must include the writer’s name and XX investigationinvestigation and andfateful appropriate appropriate night that action action cost the hasliveshas not not of played playedIndian any anysoldiers role role in inor, this this for sector sectorthat, allall this this is is in in the the extreme extreme frigid frigid cold cold KhudaKhudaaddress, Hafez! Hafez! even if a pseudonym is used. LettersItIt is is India India are who editedwho has has as to toclarity, take take the the X X MAIL MAIL YOUR YOUR LETTERS LETTERS takentaken against against those thosematter, who who why provoked provoked New Delhi proceededforfor a a long long to signtime. time. a In loanIn my my agreement view, view, it it is is morewith more andand hostile hostile environment. environment. The The military military spaceand accuracy of expression-VORSHAL-VORSHAL require.action,action, Our but but publishing this this country country a letter is is never never does P.O.P.O. Box Box # # 337, 337, GPO, GPO, Srinagar-190 Srinagar-190 001 001 peacepeace and and created createda financial this this environment environment institution that ahasa political political Beijing point point as its on on biggest part part of of stakeholder both both these these onon both both sides sides should shouldMAIL be be minimised minimised but but not mean we agree withVia:Via: everything emailemail readyorready even to to anything bother bother for forin it.innocent innocent -EDITOR email:email: edit [email protected]@[email protected] only four days after the death of its valiant soldiers. The Cen- tre’s admission of accepting financial assistance from a Chinese- controlled bank would certainly take the sting out of its rhetoric of an economic retaliation against Beijing manifest in the ban- Let’s pledge to wear Kashmiri Fashion this winter ning of Chinese apps. The bunglings of Mr Modi’s government on China are now veryday newspapers are eral has been affected by the larger step to include as many Kashmiri miri clothes doesn’t imply some fairly evident. The government is speaking in many tongues, abound with editorial and changes that the world has seen garments in our closet as we can. puritan disdain for fashion from with the statements of the defence minister or of the army coun- opinion pieces about the collectively. This does not necessarily mean other places. However, ignoring tering those made by the prime minister, only to be refuted, in crashing economy of Kash- However, as Kashmiris, we’ve that we’ve to compromise on our our own designs and forgetting our turn, by the home ministry. The inability to speak in a transpar- Emir. If data is to be trusted, we’re had the bitter privilege of knowing style statements. Infact, for each artisan’s livelihood is an absolute- ent, unified voice on the part of a government that supposedly in a deep mess. While the economic the significance of being mindful one of us, it will be an opportunity ly careless and callous approach to prioritizes unity is shocking and shameful. Sowing the seeds of fallout is essentially a result of the of culture and heritage. We’re also to redefine style for ourselves. our own people. confusion, even though it casts the government in poor light, political, social and health milieu; painfully aware of the absence of With the winter round the cor- This winter, resolve to wear may not be an entirely innocent exercise. The multiple signals there are certainly some individ- any system that seeks our true ben- ner, one can easily pledge to in- Kashmiri clothes and make an at- would, the Centre may be hoping, deflect public attention and ual steps that we as a community efits. In this schema, it becomes all clude as many winter garments tempt to prefer local stores for non- enquiry. Mr Modi’s government has been busy stonewalling can take to ensure that we shop in a the more important for us to look as possible. Sure, one has to be an Kashmiri garments as well. This questions raised by the Opposition during the current session in manner that is not only ethical but for community efforts to ensure ethical buyer and keep in mind the small change can definitely bring Parliament. The Opposition, even in its fragmented state, must also instrumental to safeguard the that we leave no stone unturned for environmental fallout of shopping some positive change. If nothing, now take the responsibility of mobilizing public opinion, forcing economic health of Kashmir. our own benefits. excessively; but this makes Kash- atleast, we’d see some people walk- the Centre to come clean on the matter. Truth — history is a wit- To this end, we need to shop As far as fashion is concerned, miri garments all the more viable. ing confidently on the Residency ness — has a way of prevailing over falsity. The accompanying from local stores and endorse in- we have to ensure that we promote Pherans are of different kinds. Road in a beautiful pheran styled political costs of disclosure, Mr Modi should remember, are not digenous products. It is true that trends that lead to an increase in They are affordable and if one likes to stun! insubstantial. Kashmir has not been the only host the sales of designs that are made investing in quality pieces one can The Telegraph, India for globalisation. Fashion, food, within Kashmir. This could begin also spend a little extra. ToobaTowfiq culture and consumption in gen- with each of us taking a conscious The attempt to include Kash- [email protected]

ORTY-eight years after the 1971 war, which led to the in- dependence of Bangladesh, each country involved in the conflict has institutionalised a distinct memory of the events of that year. In Bangladesh, the war is remem- Fbered as the Bengali people's struggle against an oppressive Pakistan army. In India and Pakistan, the war is often remembered as the Opinion,Think! Analysis, Essays Friday|18-09-2020 Keep Your Skin Healthy While Washing Your Hands Frequent hand washing can strip the natural protective oils in your skin and exacerbate dry skin issues. Read on to know tips from a herbal beauty pioneer to take care of your skin while you diligently wash your hands to keep safe

s COVID-19 continues to spread globally, one immediately use a hand cream to seal in the moisture. of the cheapest, easiest, and most important Use hand ointment or cream instead of a lotion as these ways to protect you and your loved ones is are more effective. Vaseline is still the most effective to wash your hands frequently/properly moisturizer out there. Hand soap should also be gentle Awith soap and lukewarm water to eliminate all traces and fragrance-free. of the virus from your hands. Hand washing remains Shahnaz Husain the most important tip for preventing the spread of Co- Luxury treatments for hands vid-19, as it reduces the risk of infecting other people Take four teaspoon almond oil and mix one table- within your homes, community, health care facilities, spoon rose water. Add half-teaspoon tincture benzoin, schools, and other public spaces. drop by drop. Mix together. Apply this on the hands. 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During the current global pandemic, proper hand- Take fresh orange peels and pierce them with a in the skin giving washing will not only reduce the spread of Covid-19, fork. Rub the peels on the hands to brighten them. but can also prevent the spread of viral illnesses such Choker (wheat bran) and besan (gram flour) can be bacteria an entry as cold, flu and other infections. mixed with turmeric and milk into a paste and applied As we diligently wash hands to slow the spread of on the hands. Wash off after 20 minutes. This softens, point into our the Covid-19, unfortunately, the very soaps and even cleanses and tightens the skin. wringing of hands underwater will also break down bodies and can the barrier we are trying to protect.Frequent hand Nail Health washing can strip the natural protective oils in your Mix almond oil and honey in equal parts and mas- skin and exacerbate dry skin issues. It can cause dry, sage into the nails and cuticles.For dry nails, warm lead to various cracked and raw skin that can irritate, flake, itch, any vegetable oil and soak fingers in it for ten minutes. crack, and even bleed without proper precautions and Wipe off with a moist towel.One-teaspoon Brewer’s other skin may also lead to conditions such as eczema.This can yeast added to one glass of fresh fruit juice also keeps cause open wounds in your skin that can allow in bac- the nails and skin in good condition. conditions. teria and other germs; increasing your risk for infec- and supplying them with the oil and moisturizing they A few almonds eaten daily make the nails strong. tion through the fissures. need. Before your bath, apply warm oil on the hands Include whole grains, yogurt, leafy green vegetables, Actually, the skin on the back of the hands is thin and massage it into the skin. This helps to soften the sprouts and fruits in your diet as well. and lacks oil glands. That is why the hands are prone to skin. You can use coconut oil, which is very nourish- wrinkles and lines. The nails also become dry and brittle ing. Pure almond oil will also work well. Night Time Routine which as a result leads to breaking or chipping easily. Immediately, after your bath, apply a moisturizing Before going to bed, apply thick moisturizer and Therefore, along with protecting ourselves from the lotion or cream, while the skin is still damp. This helps then cover your hands with cotton gloves to increase new infection, we also need to protect our hands. Ironi- to seal in moisture. absorption. Consider a humidifier at night as raising cally, by over-washing our skin, we can develop dry Twice a week, have a pre-bath treatment by mix- the humidity level in a room can help dry skin. cracks in the skin giving bacteria an entry point into ing ground almonds with curd and a pinch of turmeric. our bodies and can lead to various other skin conditions. Apply on hands. After 15 minutes, rub the paste gently Other Precautions on the skin and wash it off with water. At night, mas- Germs spread more easily from wet skin than from Everything you need to know sage cream onto your hands; working it into the skin. dry skin, so drying your hands completely is an impor- The outermost layer of our skin is composed of oils tant step. Paper towels or clean cloth are the most ef- and wax which acts as both: a shield from the outside Are all moisturisers good for your hands? fective ways to remove germs without spreading them and a guard that maintains natural moisture in the Among the many kinds of moisturizers, hand to other surfaces. skin. This natural barrier is broken down by the suds creams are better than body lotions because they are created by soap while washing hands. more nourishing. Lotions, which are primarily water- The author is an international fame beauty based, can further dry out skin because the water evap- expert and is called the Herbal Queen of India Bath Routine orates. Creams, which are often oil-based, are more ef- Bath time is appropriate for pampering the hands fective after washing hands. Once your hands are dry,

Cashless Transactions Or Financial Surveillance?

Jack Parkin tailers to target you with tailored adver- tisements based on your spending. The banknote has been sitting in my devices at everyone’s fingertips become wallet for six months now. As a feedback loop of information in which time ticks on, it burns an ever companies analyse what people have greater hole in my pocket. bought and then urge them to buy more. AAt first I felt uneasy spending it, fol- lowing COVID-19 warnings to pay more at- Can surveillance work on your behalf? tention to hand hygiene and the surfaces Having records of every transaction we all touch on a daily basis. can also be useful for individuals. Com- Now I have less and less opportunity panies such as Revolut and Monzo offer to do so. While the World Health Organisa- “spending analytics” services to help cus- tion has never advised against using cash, tomers manage their money by tracking more and more businesses are displaying where it goes each month. signs that read “We Only Accept Contact- But information about a user’s own less Payment” next to their registers. behaviour never truly belongs to them. A recent global poll conducted by And, as the digital economist Nick Sr- MasterCard – a company with reason to nicek explains, “suppression of privacy is favour card-based payments – found 82% at the heart of the business model”. of its users see contactless payments as cleaner than cash. Digital payment with (some) privacy Online shopping is booming too. Ama- While filling virtual baskets or paying zon’s value alone has risen by 570 billion by tapping a card does open up transac- US dollars this year. tions for inspection, there are still ways But while electronic payment may re- you can protect your health and your data duce our exposure to germs, it also shows at the same time. banks, vendors and payment platforms “Virtual cards” like those provided by what we do with our money. Social me- privacy.com are one useful tool. These ser- dia is awash with posts condemning the vices let users create multiple card num- forced use of contactless payment for fear bers for different online purchases that of overseers eyeballing spending. Some While electronic payment may reduce our exposure conceal consumption patterns from banks people are even boycotting stores that and credit card details from merchants. won’t accept cash. to germs, it also shows banks, vendors and payment Cryptocurrencies might also find a The growth of digital transactions new limelight in the pandemic. Hailed as exposes yet another aspect of our per- platforms what we do with our money. cash for the internet, the inbuilt privacy sonal life to, what the social psychologist mechanisms of Bitcoin, Zcash and Monero ShoshanaZuboff has called, “surveillance could work to mask transactions. capitalism”. Financial data is now a valu- microbe-ridden banknotes has seen money, however, leaves traces in the da- Internally, banks use this data to of- However, finding companies that ac- able raw material that can be bought, sold contactless payment become a sponta- tabases of banks, vendors and platform fer you other bespoke services such as cept them is challenging, and their pri- and refined in the name of profit. neous public health standard. owners, while governments look keenly loans and insurance. But information vacy capabilities are often overstated for Because cash is a social material, it over their shoulders. is also aggregated to better understand everyday users. This is particularly true The decline of cash moves between us, connecting us both Financial journalist Brett Scott calls wider economic trends, and then sold on when using exchanges and third-party When the pandemic began, cash had financially and physically. The US Fed- this a “prison of watchable payments”. to third parties. wallet software such as Coinbase. already been on the decline for years. eral Reserve even decided to quarantine Tax officials love digital transactions At the moment, these data metrics In brick-and-mortar stores, staying For many people, increasing digitisa- dollars returning from Asia earlier this because they make it easier to monitor are anonymised but that doesn’t guard under the radar can be more difficult. Pre- tion is synonymous with progress. It can year in an attempt to stop the coronavirus the nation’s economy. Banks and payment against retailers using de-anonymising paid cards are one option – but you’ll need be seen as a way of leaving the cumber- crossing its borders. platforms are pleased as well: not only do techniques to attach transactions back to to buy the card itself with cash if you want some, historical artefacts of coins and they collect fees and gain the ability to al- your identity. to keep your anonymity fully intact. And banknotes behind. Dropping digital breadcrumbs low or obstruct transactions, they can also Data brokers exist for this very rea- that takes us back to square one. COVID-19 has accelerated this One perk of paper money is that profit from the troves of personal data pil- son: building digital profiles and creating In an arrangement with move away from cash. Wariness of it does not leave paper trails. Digital ing up on their servers. a marketplace for them. This allows re- The Conversation ICICI Bank Limited is an Indian multinational bank Life & Times Friday | 18-09-2020 06 IMMUNE SYSTEM'S T CELLS PLAY BIGGER Role In Reducing COVID-19 Severity: Study

WITH INCREASING AGE, THE RESERVOIR OF T CELLS that can be activated against a specific virus declines and the body's immune "response becomes less coordinated, which looks to be one factor making older people drastically more susceptible to severe or fatal COVID-19,"

Press Trust Of India plain why older COVID-19 patients antibodies, helper and killer T cells. any combination thereof. effect was magnified when they severity or the magnitude of the are much more vulnerable to the dis- "It was particularly important to "When we looked at a combi- broke down the dataset by age. response is insufficient," Moder- accine candidates for COV- ease," said study senior author Shane us to capture the whole range of nation of all of our data across "People over the age of 65 were bacher said. ID-19 should elicit a broad Crotty from the La Jolla Institute for disease manifestation from mild to all 111 measured parameters we much more likely to have poor T The scientists believe T cells, immune response that in- Immunology in the US. critically ill so we could identify dif- found that in general, people who cell responses, and a poorly co- and helper T cells in particular, cludes antibodies, and the "With increasing age, the reser- ferentiating immunological factors," mounted a broader and well- ordinated immune response, and are associated with better protec- Vbody's helper and killer T cells, ac- voir of T cells that can be activated said study co-author and infectious coordinated adaptive response thus have much more severe or tive immune responses. cording to a study which says weak against a specific virus declines and disease specialist Sydney Ramirez. tended to do better," said Carolyn fatal COVID-19," Crotty said. "This was perplexing to many or uncoordinated immunity may the body's immune response be- The researchers found that all Moderbacher, another co-author The scientists explained that as people, but controlling a primary lead to a poor disease outcome. comes less coordinated, which looks fully recovered individuals had of the study from La Jolla Institute people age, the immune system's infection is not the same as vaccine- The research, published in the to be one factor making older people measurable antibody, helper and for Immunology. supply of deployable immature T induced immunity, where the adap- journal Cell, confirms that a multi- drastically more susceptible to se- killer T cell responses against the "A strong SARS-CoV-2 specific T cells dwindles, with fewer cells tive immune system is ready to layered, virus-specific immune re- vere or fatal COVID-19," Crotty said. novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2. cell response, in particular, was pre- available to be activated to re- pounce at time zero," Crotty said. sponse is important for controlling In the research, the scientists However, they said the re- dictive of milder disease. Individuals spond to a new virus. "Thus, these findings indicate it is the novel coronavirus during the collected blood samples from 50 sponse varied widely in acute whose immune response was less "This could either lead to a de- plausible T cells are more important acute phase of the infection and re- COVID-19 patients, and analysed COVID-19 patients, with some coordinated tended to have poorer layed adaptive immune response in natural SARS-CoV-2 infection, and ducing COVID-19 disease severity. multiple branches of their immune lacking neutralising antibodies, outcomes," Moderbacher said. that is unable to control a virus antibodies more important in a CO- "Our observations could also ex- system -- novel coronavirus specific others helper or killer T cells or The scientists found that the until it is too late to limit disease VID-19 vaccine," he said.

IIT Researchers Develop AI-Based Jammu & Kashmir (UT)

OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVEJammu & Kashmir (UT)ENGINEER,JAL SHAKTI OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER,JAL SHAKTI (PHE) MECHANICAL DIVISION SOUTH AWANTIPORA System To Detect Arsenic Pollution (PHE) MECHANICALTelefax: 01933/247380; DIVISION Email Id: [email protected] SOUTH AWANTIPORA

Press Trust Of India (AI) and the number of people exposed, IIT Bengal," one of the authors of the paper and Telefax: 01933/247380;GIST EmailNIT (Short Id: Term) [email protected] esearchers from IIT Kharagpur have Kharagpur spokesperson said. research scholar Madhumita Chakraborty said. GIST NIT ( Short Term) developed an artificial intelligence- This study has been recently published While the predictive model framework JSD/PHE/MDSA/ JSD/PHE/MDSA/ e-NIT e-NIT No:45 of No:45 2020-21 of 2020-21 DATE:17-09-2020 DATE:17-09-2020 based prediction model for detect- in the international journal 'Science of The would prove to be vital typically for the iden- R For and on behalf of Jammu and Kashmir ing arsenic pollution in drinking water, an Total Environment'. "Our AI models predict tification of drinking water sources in arsenic from Registered SSI Unit Holders/ workshop holders in similar field as works contractor as mentioned below for execution of the the Lieutenant Governor of Union Territory online e-tenders are invited in Single Cover System, (Technical and official said. the occurrence of high arsenic in groundwater affected areas of West Bengal, it can also be following Works: Financial ) The researchers have mapped the high across more than half of the Ganges river delta, used in other parts of the country, which are and low arsenic zones across the entire covering more than 25 per cent area in each of suffering from severe groundwater pollut- Gangetic delta using artificial intelligence the 19 out of 25 administrative zones in West ants, the researchers said. Earnest Est. Cost Cost of Time of S.No Name of Work Money Class of contractor Programme/ Funds Rs. Lacs T/Doc. (Rs) Comp (Rs) 2% of 03 days Registered SSI Unit M&R 1 Electrical/ Mechanical2 repair works to be 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 0.21 50.00 Adv Holders/ workshop UNION TERRITORY OF JAMMU & KASHMIR executed for WSS Baihama. Cost holders Office of the Executive EngineerJal Shakti (PHE) Various Electrical repairs at water supply 2% of Registered SSI Unit M&R 2 scheme Sicop and kanganhal Margaypora of 0.30 50.00 Adv 03 days Holders/ workshop Mechanical Division (South) Awantipora sub division Bijbehara. Cost holders 2% of 03 days Registered SSI Unit M&R Electrical repairs at Water Supply Scheme 3 0.23 50.00 Adv Holders/ workshop CANCELLATION Tahab Naira and Rajpora Lift. Cost holders 2% of 03 days Registered SSI Unit M&R Ref: JSD/PHE/MDSA/ e-NIT No: 103 of 2019-20 DATE: 27 -12-2019 Electrical/ Mechanical repair works to be 4 0.20 50.00 Adv Holders/ workshop executed for WSS Sadiwara and Kurigam. Cost holders Since the Scheme is not approved /accorded in any programme as such the tender is hereby cancelled. Emergent nature of works to be carried at 2% of Registered SSI Unit M&R Sd/ 5 various water supply schemes of PHE 0.25 50.00 Adv 03 days Holders/ workshop Executive Engineer mechanical sub division Bijbehara Cost holders 03 M&R DIPK-5823/20 Jal Shakti PHE Mechanical Electrical repairs to Modular panel to be 2% of Registered SSI Unit Division (South) 6 carried out at water supply scheme Logripora 0.085 50.00 Adv Holders/ workshop days Awantipora of sub division Bijbehara. Cost holders No: JSD/PHE/MDSA/1475 03 M&R 2% of Date:16/09/2020 Electrical Repair Works to HT Transformer at Registered SSI Unit 7 Water Supply Scheme Wopzan and Voltage 0.48 50.00 Adv Holders/ workshop days Stabilizer at WSS Hamnari Cost holders GOVERNMENT OF JAMMU AND KASHMIR and www.phekashmir.com The Bidding document consisting of qualifying information, eligibility criteria, specifications, and bill of quantities (B.O.Q)s set of terms and conditions of contract Office Of The Chief Executive Officer and other details can be seen /downloaded from the departmental website www.jktenders.gov.in as per schedule of dates given 01below:- Publish Date 17-09-2020 (04:00 PM)

Municipal Council Anantnag 02 Start of downloading of tender documents 17-09-2020 (04:00 PM) www.anantnagmunicipility.com [email protected] Tel/ 01932-223335 Fax 01932-225666 03 On line bid uploading start date 17-09-2020 (04:00 PM) Subject:- Gist of Auction Notice for Entry fee collection contract for the year 2020-21 (for Six months only) w.e.f 01/10/2020 to 04 Last date of uploading of bid 22-09-2020 (04:00 PM) 31/03/2021 at Municipal Council Anantnag. 05 Date and time of opening of Tech bids (online) 23-09-2020 (11:00 AM) 06 Date and time of opening of Price bid To be notified AUCTION NOTICE Note: - CDR & Treasury Receipt/e-Challan mentioning NIT No and Work shall be pledged to Executive Engineer Jal Shakti (PHE) Mechanical Division Sealed bid offers affixed with Rs. 06/-Revenue Stamps are invited through registered post or to be delivered personally from the South Awantipora as per the format annexed. Head 0215 – Revenue & Miscellaneous. All other details can be had from the departmental website interested parties/ persons for auction of collection of Adda Entry Fee contract for the year 2020-21 (for Six months only) commencing www.jktenders.gov.in and www.phekashmir.com from 01/10/2020 to 31/03/2021. Sd/ The minimum bid amount is fixed at Rs. 48.50 lacs (Rupees Forty Eight lacs & Fifty thousand only) including income tax. The bids/ Sd/ DIPK-5859/20 Executive Engineer offers in a sealed or registered cover shall reach to the office of Directorate of Urban Local Bodies Kashmir Habitat Centre Bemina Sri- Executive Engineer No: JSD/PHE/MDSA/1528 Jal Shakti PHE MechanicalJal Shakti Division PHE Mechanical Division nagar by or before 25-09-2020 upto 02:30 P.M. and shall be opened on the same day or any other subsequent day convenient to opening Date: 17 -09-2020 (South) Awantipora (South) Awantipora authority. The sealed bids should be accompanied by the earnest money in shape of CDR for an amount of Rs:1,00,000/= (Rupees One Lac only) drawn from any scheduled bank pledged to Chief Executive Officer, Municipal Council Anantnag. The documents containing other terms and conditions also can be obtained from office of the undersigned upto 24-09-2020 upto No: JSD/PHE/MDSA/1528 Date: 17 -09-2020 03:00 P.M. against the non-refundable cost of Rs. 2000/- (Rupees Two thousand only). 01. Deputy Director Information Department J&K,(UT) Srinagar for publishing of GIST of the NIT in two leading dailies before. due date. The Successful bidder has to deposit the bid amount as per following schedule; OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER 01. 05% of the total bid amount as token money on spot. 02. 95% of the total bid amount before taking over the possession of the entry fee collection posts. O&M DIVISION ANANTNAG (KPDCL) The Director, Urban Local Bodies Kashmir (Chairman Auction Committee) reserves the right to accept or reject any bid/ offer without SHORT TERM TENDER NOTICE assigning any reason thereof. The successful bidder has to charge entry fee as per sanctioned rate structure as shown below: NIT No:- /EDA of 2020 Dated:- 16-09-2020 S.No Type of Vehicle Rate per day Details of Toll posts NIT No: STD-II/ 04 of NITNN2012 Dated: 01-08-2012. 01. Matador 407 LP Mazda Rs. 10/= 1. K.P. Road:- 01 Post 02. Service Bus Rs. 10/= 2. Gen Bus Stand:- 02 posts (En- 03. Government Bus Rs. 10/= The Executive Engineer Electric M&RE Division Anantnag for and on behalf of Lt. Governor of J&K UT invites Sealed Tenders affixed try/exit post) with Rs.6/ revenue stamps from registered Civil Contractors Registered with CPWD/MES/KPDCL or other competent authorities for 04. Load Carrier Auto Rs. 10/= 3. Nai Basti:- 01 Post 05. Sumo/ Tavera Rs. 10/= cement Concreting of Workshop Yard of Electric Division Anantnag forming annexure “A” to this notice which are required in Divisional 06. Empty truck Rs. 10/= 4. Mominabad Road:- 01 Post. office Anantnag 07. Empty tpper, tractor Rs. 10/= 5. Donipawa:- 01 Post 08. JCB Rs. 10/= 6. Kamad Road:- 01 Post The tender documents can be had from office of the undersigned from 16-09-2020 up to 22-09-2020 (4.0PM) against cash payment 09. Loaded Truck Rs. 20/= 7. Heaven Road:- 01 Post 10. Loader Tipper Rs. 20/= of Rs200 on production of CDR Amounting Rs 2000/ original copies of GST registration. The tenders should reach to the Executive 11. Loaded Tanker Rs. 20/= Engineer Electric M&RE Division Anantnag by or before 22-09-2020up to 4.00PM by hand, Registered post, Courier Or through speed 12. Loaded Platform Rs. 20/= post only. In case of Holiday, Curfew or like on 22-09-2020 the last date for receiving of tenders shall be next working day. Tenders 13. Tourist Bus Rs. 20/= received after last date due to postal or any other delay shall not be entertained. Any request for extension in last date of receipt of 14. Full Booking all Commercial vehicle Rs. 20/= tender is likely to be rejected. Tenders shall be opened on 23-09-2020or any other convenient day by Tender Opening Committee in 15. School Bus/Van (Private) Rs. 150/= per month presence of the bidders or their authorized representatives who wish to be present. No:- MC/ANG/20/5653-58 Executive Engineer Electric Division Anantnag, reserves the right to reject any or all the tenders without assigning any reasons thereof. Dated:- 15/09/2020 Sd/= Sd/= Executive Engineer DIPK-NB-2351/20 Chief Executive Officer, DIPK-NB-2361/20 Electric M&RE Division Anantnag Municipal Council Anantnag No:- EDA/ Dated:- -09-2020 IRAN FM IN SYRIA

Friday|18-09-2020 Coronavirus cases to Guterres warns UN cross 30 million globally facing its ‘1945 moment’ Agencies inevitable. “The COVID-19 pan- AGENCIES 1945, and took effect the same year demic is providing a harsh test on October 24. Washington: The global tally for of the world’s preparedness,” the United Nations; UN Secretary- Pursuant to the Charter, the positive COVID-19 cases will soon report read. It added that the im- General Antonio Guterres has cross 30 million, a Reuters report pact of the pandemic is worse than warned that the world body was reads. The pandemic shows no anticipated. facing its own “1945 moment”, not- signs of slowing down and India Though the US has 4 per cent ing that efforts must be made to is emerging as its epicentre. Of of the world’s population, it has “meet that moment”. the 30 million cases, 6.65 million about 20 per cent of global cases “In this 75th anniversary year, are from the US, 4.42 million cases and Brazil has 15 per cent of global we face our own 1945 moment. We from Brazil, while more than 5.12 cases. must meet that moment,” Xinhua million cases are from India. Health experts have said that news agency quoted Guterres as As per data, the global death actually positive cases and deaths saying at a press conference at the toll will soon cross 1 million. Ac- might be higher than official data, UN headquarters in New York on cording to the World Health Or- as some countries have limited Wednesday. ganisation, the coronavirus cases testing capacity. Even as the race “We must show unity like is more than five times the num- to develop and roll out a vaccine never before to overcome today’s ... ber of severe influenza cases re- for the coronavirus grows increas- emergency, get the world mov- corded annually. COVID-19 death ingly frantic, US President Donald ing and working and prospering organisation’s objectives include toll in the US is nearing 200,000. Trump said his country could have again, and uphold the vision of the maintaining international peace These numbers come 18 days after a vaccine ready for distribution be- Charter,” he added. and security, protecting human global COVID-19 infections sur- fore the US election on November 3. The UN was established after rights, delivering humanitarian passed 25 million globally. A Chinese official in the meantime World War II with the aim of pre- aid, promoting sustainable devel- In a report, Global Prepared- has also said that China could have venting future wars, succeeding opment and upholding interna- ness Monitoring Board (GPMB), a vaccine ready by November. the ineffective League of Nations. tional law. an independent body created by The Global Preparedness On April 25, 1945, 50 govern- At its founding, the UN had the World Health Organisation Monitoring Board has urged the Vaccine Nationalism: Rich ment representatives met in San 51 member states. The member- and the World Bank, reveals how UN, the WHO and international fi- Francisco for a conference and ship now is 193, representing al- little the world had focused on nancial institutions like the World started drafting the UN Charter, most all of the world’s sovereign preparing for a disaster of such Bank to meet and discuss an inter- Countries Have Already Bought which was adopted on June 25, states. IANS a scale, despite several warnings national framework for emergency that large disease outbreaks were preparedness and response. Up Over 51% Of Vaccine Stocks Invention Captures Agencies The five leading vaccine can- scientists to approve a rushed vac- didates currently in late-stage trials cine in time to help his uphill bid A Court Reprieve For Washington: Rich nations rep- will be able to supply 5.9 billion dos- for re-election in early November. Harmful Car Tyre Dust, resenting a fraction of the global es, enough to inoculate about three “We’re within weeks of get- Trump’s H-1B Visa Ban, population have already bought billion people, the Oxfam report said. ting it, you know -- could be three Wins Uk Award up over half the promised Covid-19 Some 51 percent of those weeks, four weeks,” the president vaccine stocks, a study showed, jabs have been snapped up by the told a town hall session with voters Challenged By 169 Indians as US President Donald Trump wealthy world, including the United in Pennsylvania Tuesday. pledged to begin inoculating Amer- States, Britain, the European Union, But in an implicit swipe at Agencies Lawyers for the plaintiffs icans within weeks. Australia, Hong Kong and Macau, Trump’s America First approach didn’t immediately respond to a Big pharma is racing to pro- Japan, Switzerland and Israel. to the pandemic, von der Leyen Washington: The Donald request for comment. But they duce an effective jab to counter a vi- The remaining 2.6 billion have said Europe would support mul- Trump administration’s move said in a court filing that they will rus that has now killed more than been bought by or promised to de- tilateral bodies such as the World in US to curtail H-1B visas appeal. 935,000 people around the world veloping countries including India, Health Organization with its at- widely used by foreign technol- The president’s visa order and infected almost 30 million. Bangladesh, China, Brazil, Indone- tempts at a more equitable rollout. ogy workers survived an initial freezes through the end of the year European Union chief Ur- sia and Mexico. “None of us will be safe until court challenge. new H-1B and H-4 visas, widely sula von der Leyen on Wednesday all of us are safe -- wherever we live, US President Donald Trump’s used by technology workers and warned against “vaccine national- ‘Vaccine nationalism’ whatever we have,” she said. “Vac- June 22 proclamation declaring their families, as well as L visas ism” that she said could put lives at Trump on Wednesday said he cine nationalism puts lives at risk. foreign workers a risk to the US for intracompany transfers and risk by depriving the most vulner- would begin rolling out a vaccine Vaccine cooperation saves them.” able in poorer nations of immunity. in America as soon as next month, Agencies Richardson said the coro- But a study released by Oxfam contradicting doubts expressed by a ‘Going hard and early’ navirus lockdown, which re- showed a group of wealthy coun- top health expert in his administra- The global economy has been London: A group of students in duced traffic significantly, had tries representing just 13 percent tion who said a jab was unlikely to devastated by the pandemic, with Britain have invented a way of given people a glimpse of how of the world population has already be widely available until mid-2021. many nations still maintaining re- capturing tyre dust -- a major clean a city’s air could be. secured the lion’s share of doses. “We’re very close to that vac- strictions on their populations to contributor to air and water pol- “I think we all realise that clean “Access to a life-saving vaccine cine as you know... We think we contain fresh outbreaks. lution -- as a car drives along, air in our cities is not a pipedream shouldn’t depend on where you live can start sometime in October” or New Zealand was added to winning them this year’s James any more, but something that is or how much money you have,” said shortly thereafter, Trump said. the list of economic casualties on Dyson Award in the UK. immediately achievable with some Robert Silverman of Oxfam America. Democrats have expressed Thursday when it reported it had Tiny particles of rubber clever innovation and some impe- “Covid-19 anywhere is Co- concern that Trump is pressuring plunged into recession for the first from tyres are responsible tus from those in charge.” The stu- vid-19 everywhere.” government health regulators and time in a decade. for nearly half of road trans- dents say their prototype can collect port particulate emissions, 60% of all airborne particles from according to the UK govern- tyres under a controlled environ- ment, and they are the second ment on their test rig. Trump says ‘about five’ countries are largest source of microplastic The benefits to public pollutant in oceans after sin- health could be profound. labor market amid the corona- most J visas for work - and study- gle-use plastic. “These (tyre) particles virus pandemic triggered push- abroad programs. close to normalising ties with Israel “Everyone focuses on air are actually small enough to back from workers and business The ruling on Wednesday was Agencies road with about five coun- pollution being directly from be inhaled,” said Siobhan An- groups. An array of the nation’s the second time this month that tries, five additional coun- the engines themselves and derson, a member of the In- biggest tech companies have Mr Mehta has denied a request to Washington: US President tries,” Trump said. coming out of the exhaust novation Design Engineering warned that the policy will do “ir- suspend the proclamation. Just as Donald Trump has said that Trump refused to identify pipe,” Hugo Richardson, one of programme offered jointly by reparable harm on businesses and he did in a September 4 ruling in five additional Middle Eastern the countries, but he suggest- four members of The Tyre Col- Imperial College London and the nation’s economy.” a related case involving a group of countries are close to estab- ed that Saudi Arabia may be lective, told Reuters in London. the Royal College of Art. But in a ruling Wednesday, visa applicants, Mr Mehta found lishing formal relations with amongst them. “But what people don’t “So they can cause different US District Judge Amit Mehta in that the Indian workers fell short Israel following normalisation “I spoke with the King necessarily recognise is that lung diseases and developmen- Washington declined to bar the of the high legal threshold for an deals brokered with Bahrain of Saudi Arabia, and we had tyre wear is a huge contribu- tal issues and they also enter administration from imposing the order blocking the decree while and the United Arab Emirates. a great conversation. And I tor to that, and that’s partly our water and eventually make visa restrictions while the legal the litigation proceeds. Speaking next to Israeli think positive things will hap- down to its microscopic size their way through our food challenge to them plays out. In both cases, the judge con- Prime Minister Benjamin pen there, too,” Trump told and the fact that you don’t ob- chain and come back to us.” The case was brought by a cluded the plaintiffs were not Netanyahu on Tuesday, the reporters. viously see it all the time.” The Each time a vehicle brakes, ac- group of 169 Indian nationals who likely to succeed in showing that US president said many Arab Saudi officials had pre- award-winning solution was to celerates or turns a corner, the recently went back to India after Trump exceeded his authority countries are moving to nor- Bahrain in Washington, but viously stressed that the capture tyre particles at source tyres wear and tiny particles living in the US on work visas with the proclamation. malising ties with Israel “very the White House opted to limit kingdom will not normalise by fitting a device that wraps become airborne, producing and are now attempting to return. A different federal judge in quickly”. the event “out of respect” for relations with Israel outside closely around the edge of the half a million tonnes of tyre par- They argued that the proclamation Oakland, California, is weighing He added that other coun- Abu Dhabi and Manama - the of the framework of the Arab tyre and using electrostatics ticles annually in Europe alone, was “arbitrary and capricious” another request to block the de- tries could have joined Tues- first Gulf capitals to agree to peace initiative, which calls and the aerodynamics of a spin- according to the International and called for the government to cree from business groups includ- day’s normalisation ceremony establish ties with Israel. for establishing a Palestin- ning wheel to collect particles as Journal of Environmental Re- process their visa applications. ing the US Chamber of Commerce. between Israel, the UAE and “We’re very far down the ian state. they are emitted. search and Public Health.

NEWS MAKERS Top US science Israel Preparing to Asian Airlines Join Trend Of Scenic magazine backs Joe Enter Yemen: Ansarallah "Flights To Nowhere" Amid Pandemic Biden for President ydney: Qantas Airways Ltd said it for round-trip tickets from Taiwan to Ko- ven though Scientific Amer- EIRUT : The leader would operate a seven-hour scenic rea, which can be used after COVID-19 ican had never endorsed a of Yemen’s Ansar- flight over Australia next month, travel bans are lifted. US presidential candidate in allah Movement, adding to a growing trend in Asia Singapore Airlines Ltd is also consid- the magazine’s 175-year his- Abdel-Malek Al- Sof "flights to nowhere" that take off and ering scenic flights, but no decision has Etory, its top editor has said there was BHouthi, said that Israel had land at the same airport. little internal debate over a decision begun preparing to establish Tough border restrictions to keep the to back Democrat Joe Biden. a presence in his country coronavirus under control have led to a Editor-in-Chief Laura Helmuth with protection from the 97.5% plunge in international travel in said President Donald Trump’s ad- Arab coalition led by Saudi the region, according to the Association of ministration was much worse for Arabia and the United States. Asia Pacific Airlines. the scientific community than the In a televised speech on Many frequent flyers miss getting on magazine had feared. The magazine’s Monday, Al-Houthi said, planes and airlines including Taiwan's endorsement was posted online on “Many facts are now largely EVA Airways Corp and Japan's ANA Hold- Tuesday, a day after Trump ques- clear, and the Saudi and Emi- ings Inc, desperate for revenue and to keep tioned the science of climate change rati role and the Al-Khalifa their pilots' licences current, have offered in relation to the California wildfires. (the ruling family in Bahrain) base at Al-Rayyan Airport in ing the U.S.’ agenda. special sightseeing flights. Helmuth said the timing was coinci- in the aggression against Ye- Hadramout, and they became Al-Houthi’s accusations EVA used one of its iconic Hello Kit- dental and the editorial was written men has become clear in this present in Sharurah and to come on the eve of the sign- ty livery planes for a special father's day been made, a spokesman said. during the past two months. general context, which is the some extent in Aden. Then ing of two agreements by the flight last month, while ANA used an Air- Qantas said it would use a Boeing Co Scientific American said that implementation of the Ameri- the Israelis began to come UAE and Bahrain, which bus SE A380 that usually flies to Honolulu 787 typically used for long-haul interna- “the evidence and the science show can and Israeli agenda.” from behind them, with their are allies of Saudi Arabia in for a 90-minute flight with a Hawaiian ex- tional flights for the flight from Sydney that Donald Trump has basically He said: “Whenever protection, their expenses the “coalition to support le- perience on board. Tickets costing around that will fly at low levels over Uluru, the damaged the United States and its they were able to control the and their efforts.” gitimacy in Yemen,” to nor- $228 for a Tigerair Taiwan flight from Tai- Great Barrier Reef and Sydney Harbour people because he rejects evidence southern governorates, the He said that the Arab co- malize relations with Israel pei that will circle over South Korea's Jeju before landing back in Sydney. Tickets and science”. The editorial by senior Americans began to be be- alition countries are conspir- during a ceremony at the Island reportedly sold out in four minutes will cost between A$787 and A$3,787 ($575 editor Josh Fischman sharply con- hind them, and they had a ing against Yemen and fulfill- White House. The price includes a one-year voucher and $2,765) depending on the seating class. demned Trump for his handling of the coronavirus pandemic.

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M 08 18 09 2020 K O C C Regulate Digital Media CBI Books 6 Firms For First, Sufficient Framework Installing Malware On Exists On Print, Electronic People’s Computers Media: Centre To SC NEW DELHI: A pop-up on your computer screen warn- the top court is hearing a ing about technical prob- petition which has raised lems could be a trap! grievance over Sudarshan The CBI has busted a rack- TV’s ‘Bindas Bol’ programme et, booking six private firms whose promo had claimed that were allegedly install- that channel would show ing a malware on people’s the ‘big expose on conspir- computers in the name of the Microsoft Windows Sys- NEW DELHI: The Centre acy to infiltrate Muslims in KO Photo Abid Bhat providing anti-virus to pro- tem, officials said. has said that if the Supreme government service’. tect them from bogus secu- The pop-up messages Court decides on the issue of A bench headed by Justice DY rity issues flagged through carried the phone number media regulation, then such Chandrachud had on Septem- pop-up messages. of a call centre, where the an exercise should be under- ber 15 restrained the channel The central agency has employees of the compa- taken with the digital media from telecasting its episodes conducted searches at the nies allegedly advised the first as it has faster reach and of a programme for two days, premises of these accused victims to install certain information has the poten- saying “the intent” of aired epi- companies—New Delhi- anti-malwares or anti-virus, tial to go viral due to appli- sodes “prima facie” appears to based Softwill Infotech Pri- which are essentially PUPs cations namely WhatsApp, “vilify” the community. vate Limited and Saburi TLC (Potentially Unwanted Pro- Twitter and Facebook. The bench had suggested Worldwide Services Private grammes), they said. The government told the that a committee of apoliti- Limited, Jaipur-based Innova- “The victims are allegedly Apex Court that sufficient cal experts of distinguished LEISURE HUNT: Two Kashmiri boys angling at the ghats of iconic Dal Lake on Thursday. na Thinklabs Limited and given the option to activate framework and judicial pro- citizens or former judges Systweak Software Private the PUPs by paying a fee on- nouncements existed for the may be appointed to help in Limited, Noida-based Beno- line or by calling a support electronic and the print media. self-regulating the electron- vellient Technologies Private number advertised in the “Considering the serious im- ic media especially. Limited and Noida and Gu- interface of the programme. pact and the potential, it is de- The Apex Court is sched- rugram-based Saburi Global The victims are fraudulently sirable that if this court decides uled to hear the matter today. Record 97,894 Infections Push Services Private Limited. influenced in this manner to undertake the exercise, it In its affidavit, the Centre The agency has carried out and allegedly fall in their should first be undertaken has said: “Subject matter of searches at the premises of trap to maintain their sys- with regard to digital media the present petition namely India’s Covid Tally To Over 51 Lakh the companies at 10 locations tems properly,” CBI Spokes- as there already exists suffi- balancing between the jour- in Jaipur, Delhi, Noida, Guru- person RK Gaur said. cient framework and judicial nalist freedom and respon- NEW DELHI: A record single-day Punjab, 64 from Andhra Pradesh, gram, Faridabad and Mainpuri. The customer care alleg- pronouncements with regard sible journalism is a field al- increase of 97,894 infections has 61 from West Bengal, 57 from Tamil The companies allegedly edly posed as the support to electronic media and print ready occupied either by the pushed India’s COVID-19 tally to over Nadu, 55 from Karnataka and 33 sent pop-up messages on system call centre and asked media,” said the counter affi- statutory provisions made 51 lakh while the number of people from Delhi. personal computers of users, people to make payments davit, filed by the Ministry of by the Parliament or by the who have recuperated from the dis- A total of 83,198 deaths have been giving bogus warnings about through an online link to re- Information and Broadcasting. judgments of this court.” ease crossed 40 lakh on Thursday, reported so far in the country in- purported security issues solve the non-existent prob- “It is submitted that while “It is respectfully submitted according to the Union Health Min- cluding 30,883 from Maharashtra and presence of malware in lems, the officials said. — PTI in a mainstream media that in view of the issue hav- istry data. followed by 8,559 from Tamil Nadu, (whether electronic or print), ing already received the atten- The total coronavirus cases 7,536 from Karnataka, 5,105 from the publication or telecast tion of the Parliament, as well mounted to 51,18,253 while the Andhra Pradesh, 4,839 from Delhi, is a one-time act, the digital as, of this court, the present death toll climbed to 83,198 with the the data stated. 4,690 from Uttar Pradesh, 4,123 from media has faster reach from a petition be confined to only virus claiming 1,132 lives in a span of India’s COVID-19 tally had crossed West Bengal, 3,256 from Gujarat, 5 Chinese Nationals wider range of viewership or one channel namely Sudar- 24 hours, the data updated at 8 am the 20-lakh mark on August 7, 30 2,592 from Punjab and 1,844 from readership and has the poten- shan TV and this court may showed. lakh on August 23, 40 lakh on Sep- Madhya Pradesh. tial to become viral because of not undertake the exercise The total recoveries surged to tember 5 and it went past 50 lakh on The Health Ministry stressed that Charged In Mega Hacking several electronic applications of laying down any further 40,25,079 while the active cases of September 16. more than 70 per cent of the deaths like WhatsApp, Twitter and guidelines with or without COVID-19 crossed 10 lakh for the According to the ICMR, a cumu- occurred due to comorbidities. Facebook,” it said. the appointment of an amicus first time. lative total of 6,05,65,728 samples “Our figures are being reconciled Scheme, Indian Govt The affidavit was filed in or a committee of persons as The COVID-19 case fatality rate have been tested up to September 16 with the Indian Council of Medi- a pending matter in which amicus,” the affidavit said. due to the coronavirus infection was with 11,36,613 samples being tested cal Research,” the Ministry said on Networks Hit: US recorded at 1.63 per cent. There are on Wednesday. its website, adding that state-wise 10,09,976 active cases of COVID-19 The 1,132 new deaths reported in distribution of figures is subject to WASHINGTON: The US Jus- ers to connect to an Open in the country which comprises a day include 474 from Maharash- further verification and reconcilia- tice Department has charged VPN network owned by the Indian Cities Drop In 19.73 per cent of the total caseload, tra, 86 from Uttar Pradesh, 78 from tion. PTI five Chinese citizens with Government of India," the hacking over a 100 com- indictment said. panies and institutions in In the attacks, the conspira- Global Smart City Index; America and abroad, includ- tors installed 'Cobalt Strike' mal- ing the Indian government's ware on Indian government- Singapore On Top networks, and stealing valu- protected computers, it added. India Ranks 116 In World Bank’s able software data and busi- According to the charges, NEW DELHI: Four Indian ness intelligence. the computer intrusions af- cities—New Delhi, Mumbai, Human Capital Index Deputy US Attorney fected over 100 companies in Hyderabad, and Bengaluru— General Jeffrey Rosen on the United States and abroad. witnessed a significant drop WASHINGTON: India has been development, told reporters that her Wednesday announced The victims ranged from in their rankings in the glob- ranked at the 116th position in the team had worked with countries to three indictments have been software development, com- al listing of smart cities that latest edition of the World Bank’s improve the quality of data in order unsealed in the matter that puter hardware, telecom- was topped by Singapore. annual Human Capital Index that to make it a better index for everyone. collectively charges five Chi- munication, social media The Institute for Manage- key areas that they felt their benchmarks key components of hu- “An index is a conversation-opener, nese nationals with com- and video game companies. ment Development (IMD), city needed to prioritise on. man capital across countries. and what we have discussed with our puter hacking and charge Non-profit organisations, in collaboration with Singa- For cities like Bangalore However, India’s score increased client countries is that all that is in the two Malaysian nationals for universities, think-tanks, pore University for Technol- and Mumbai, this was close- to 0.49 from 0.44 in 2018, as per the index matters but not everything that helping some of those hack- foreign governments, pro- ogy and Design (SUTD), has ly followed by road conges- Human Capital Index report released matters can be in the index,” she said, ers target victims and sell democracy politicians and released the 2020 Smart City tion while for Delhi and by the World Bank on Wednesday. adding: “We have worked very direct- the fruits of their crime. activists in Hong Kong were Index, with key findings on Hyderabad it was basic ame- The 2020 Human Capital Index up- ly with some of our client countries The Malaysian nationals also targeted. how technology is playing a nities, the report said. date includes health and education for the most disadvantaged families, to use the index as a way to improve were arrested on Sunday Security researchers have role in the COVID-19 era. The 2020 Smart City Index data for 174 countries — covering leaving many vulnerable to food inse- measurement, and India was exactly and the Chinese nationals tracked the intrusions us- In the 2020 Smart City In- (SCI) was topped by Singapore, 98 per cent of the world's popula- curity and poverty,” said World Bank one of these cases.” have been declared fugitive, ing labels "APT41,” “Barium,” dex, Hyderabad was placed at followed by Helsinki and Zu- tion — up to March 2020, providing a Group President David Malpass. Responding to questions, Mamta according to a Justice De- “Winnti,” “Wicked Panda,” the 85th position (down from rich in the second and the third pre-pandemic baseline on the health Protecting and investing in people Murthi, vice-president, Human partment statement. and “Wicked Spider.” These 67 in 2019), New Delhi at 86th place respectively. Others in and education of children, with the is vital as countries work to lay the Development, World Bank Group, Rosen severely criticised intrusions facilitated the theft rank (down from 68 in 2019), the top 10 list include Auckland biggest strides made in low-income foundation for sustainable, inclusive told reporters that the Human the Chinese government. of source code, software code Mumbai was at 93rd place (in (4th), Oslo (5th), Copenhagen countries. recoveries and future growth. Capital Index provided a basis on "The Department of Justice signing certificates, customer 2019 it was at 78) and Benga- (6th), Geneva (7th), Taipei City The analysis shows that pre-pan- Due to the pandemic’s impact, which the government of India has used every tool available account data, and valuable luru at 95th (79 in 2019). (8th), Amsterdam (9th) and demic, most countries had made most children — more than one bil- could prioritise and a dimension to to disrupt the illegal computer business information, the re- “Cities in India (New Delhi, New York at the 10th place. steady progress in building the hu- lion — have been out of school and support human capital. Given the intrusions and cyberattacks by searchers said. Mumbai, Hyderabad, Benga- In SCI’s context, ‘smart city’ man capital of children, with the could lose out, on average, half a year progress that has been made in re- these Chinese citizens. Regret- These intrusions also fa- luru) suffer significant drops describes an urban setting that biggest strides made in low-income of schooling, adjusted for learning, cent times, it seems significant for tably, the Chinese Communist cilitated the defendants' other this year. This can be attrib- apply technology to enhance countries. translating into considerable mon- now due to COVID-19. Party has chosen a different criminal schemes, including uted to the detrimental ef- the benefits and diminish the Despite this progress, and even etary losses. Data also shows signifi- “The Bank is working with the In- path - of making China safe ransomware and “crypto-jack- fect that the pandemic has shortcomings of urbanization. before the effects of the pandemic, a cant disruptions to essential health dian authorities on supporting liveli- for cyber-criminals so long as ing” schemes, the latter refers had where the technological The second edition of the child born in a typical country could services for women and children, hood for the poor, which is very im- they attack computers outside to the group's unauthorised advancement was not up to SCI ranked 109 cities world- expect to achieve just 56 per cent of with many children missing out on portant,” she said. China and steal intellectual use of victim computers to date,” the report said. wide by capturing percep- their potential human capital, relative crucial vaccinations. World Bank President David Mal- property helpful to China," the mine cryptocurrency. It further added that “Indi- tions of randomly chosen 120 to a benchmark of complete educa- Last year, India had raised “seri- pass said that the coronavirus had deputy attorney general said. The Chinese hackers also an cities have suffered more residents in each city. Hun- tion and full health, the Bank said. ous reservations” over the Human deepened inequality globally, in "In about 2019, the con- targeted government com- from the pandemic because dreds of citizens from 109 cities “The pandemic puts at risk the de- Capital Index, wherein India was addition to increasing poverty and spirators compromised Gov- puters and networks of Viet- they were not prepared”. were surveyed in April and May cade’s progress in building human ranked 115 out of 157 countries. This distress. “We’re working with coun- ernment of India websites, nam and the United King- From 15 indicators that 2020 and asked questions on the capital, including the improvements year India finds itself at 116th from tries to try to protect people during as well as virtual private net- dom. The hackers, however, the respondents perceive as technological provisions of their in health, survival rates, school en- among 174 countries. the crisis and also invest in them so works and database servers were not successful in com- the priority areas for their city across five key areas: health rolment, and reduced stunting. The When asked about India's objec- that we can see the recovery and supporting the Government promising the government city, all four cities highlight- and safety, mobility, activities, economic impact of the pandemic has tions last year, Roberta Gatti, the lay a foundation for future inclusive of India. The conspirators computer networks in the ed air pollution as one of the opportunities and governance. been particularly deep for women and bank’s chief economist for human growth,” he said. used VPS PROVIDER serv- United Kingdom.

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Lawyer Challenges Challan For Not Wearing Mask Assam Government Asked To Pay ₹ 1 Lakh To 5-Foot Python Found In Backseat When Driving Alone; Delhi HC Seeks Govt Reply Man Beaten Up For Selling Beef Of Auto Rickshaw In Delhi NEW DELHI: A five-foot-long NEW DELHI: The Delhi High the hearing, that the guidelines GUWAHATI: The National weeks, as per an NHRC letter Indian Rock python slithered Court on Thursday sought re- issued by DDMA only states Human Rights Commission to the police chief. into the backseat of an auto- sponse of the Centre and AAP that the mask has to be worn in (NHRC) has ordered the As- "The Commission has not rickshaw in Tughlakabad area government on a lawyer’s a public place or place of work sam government to pay ₹ received reply or any response on Wednesday, triggering pan- plea challenging the Rs 500 and a private vehicle is neither. 1 lakh to a person, who was to show cause notice from the ic among people. challan issued to him for not The DDMA, during the hear- beaten up by a mob for selling concerned authority which The incident happened in wearing a mask while he was plea that on September 9 ing, contended that its guide- cooked beef at his tea stall in contractor of the market was led Commission to observe the morning when the auto driving alone. while driving to work he was lines issued in April and June the Biswanath district. also allegedly beaten up for al- that the concerned authority was parked on the roadside access to the distressed snake. Justice Navin Chawla is- stopped by Delhi Police offi- this year makes its mandatory The commission also took lowing Ali to run the shop. has nothing to urge upon the and there was no one inside it, An hour later, the python sued notice to the Ministry of cials and was challaned for not to wear a mask in a public place a serious note of the fact that Consumption of beef is le- Commission with regard to said an official of Wildlife SOS, was safely transferred into a Health and Family Welfare, wearing mask even though he and added that the Supreme neither the Chief Secretary gal in Assam and the Assam the show cause notice. which caters to animal-related transportation carrier and re- Delhi government, Delhi Di- was alone in the car. Court has held that a private replied to a show-cause no- Cattle Preservation Act, 1950 "Therefore, the Commission distress calls. leased into its natural habitat, saster Management Authority Sharma, represented by ad- vehicle is a public place. tice nor the Director-General permits the slaughter of cat- confirms its recommendation The driver noticed the snake the official said. (DDMA) and the police seek- vocate KC Mittal, has contended It also said that under the of Police submitted the action tle above 14 years of age with and directs to the Chief Sec- curled up under the CNG kit of Kartick Satyanarayan, Co- ing their stand on the petition that there is a Health Ministry guidelines issued by it, there is taken report against the guilty proper certificate only by a retary, Government of Assam his auto rickshaw and franti- founder and CEO of Wildlife which seeks quashing of the notification clarifying that wear- penalty of Rs 500 for first time police officials in the case. veterinary officer of the area. to release amounting to ₹ cally dialed the helpline num- SOS, said, "Handling snakes challan, refund of the Rs 500 ing of mask was not compulsory breach of quarantine norms as Shaukat Ali (48) was Considering the matter on 1,00,000 to the victim Shau- ber of the wildlife NGO. can be quite challenging but paid as fine and compensa- while driving alone in a car. well as for not wearing masks thrashed by a mob and forced September 9 over a complaint kat Ali and submit a report A two-member rescuer our team is trained to carry tion of Rs 10 lakh for mental Advocate Farman Ali and for every subsequent viola- to eat cooked pork in front of a by Leader of the Opposition along with proof of payment team rushed to the location out such sensitive operations. harassment suffered by the Magray, appearing for the tion there is a fine of Rs 1,000. few policemen for selling beef Debabrata Saikia, the rights to the Commission within six with necessary rescue equip- This python is a great example petitioner. ministry, said that such a noti- The court listed the matter at his tea stall at the Madhupur body warned the DGP of initi- weeks," a letter to the chief ment in hand. The rescuers of the difficult situations that The petitioner, Saurabh fication has been issued. for further hearing on Novem- weekly market in Biswanath ating action against him if the secretary from NHRC assistant dismantled the metal frame reptiles in urban settings often

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