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0 || POSTAL : JK-365/09-11 || RNI : JKENG/2009/27183 || VOL. 13, ISSUE. 265, JAMMU TUESDAY NOV. 17, 2020 PAGES: 8, PRICE . 1 MIN: 16 C News in Brief Harvesting of Seedless Two days-U17 test Social justice & more Cucumber begins at Krishi match inaugurated at J&K CID searches 22 places in Kashmir, Jammu Bhawan Jammu Akhnoor and Delhi in irregular financial transactions case P 4 JAMMU: The Criminal Investigation Department Telangana adds 502 new COVID-19 (CID), a branch of the Jammu and Kashmir Police, Nitish Kumar, 14 others to take oath on Saturday conducted searches at 22 places in cases, 3 deaths push toll to 1,407 Jammu and Kashmir, and Delhi in connection with today - Check full list here HYDERABAD, NOV 16 141, followed by under treatment and a case pertaining to several dubious and irregular T e l a n g a n a Rangareddy (72) and 17,296 samples were NEW DELHI, NOV. 16 Prasad and Renu Devi isters likely to be sworn- financial transactions, a police spokesman said. reported 502 fresh Medchal Malkajgiri (33), tested on November 15. Teams of intelligence officers affected searches at Janata Dal- were chosen the leader in today: coronavirus Cumulatively, United (JD-U) chief and the deputy leader of Nitish Kumar- CM a total of 22 premises spread over Srinagar, cases, the lowest over 48.91 lakh sam- Budgam and Anantnag in Kashmir, and in Jammu Nitish Kumar is set the BJP legislature party (JDU) in recent times, ples have been test- and Delhi which include private offices and resi- to take oath as the on Sunday during a NDA Tarkishore Prasad- as the tally rose ed. The samples test- dences, he said. new chief minister of meeting chaired by Dy CM (BJP) to nearly 2.58 ed per million popu- The spokesman said the searches were conducted Bihar at 4:30 PM on Union Defence Minister Renu Devi -Deputy lakh while three lation was over 1.31 against several suspects in connection with the Monday (November Rajnath Singh. CM (BJP) fatalities pushed lakh, the bulletin 16). It is to be noted “There are indica- Mangal Pandey- BJP investigation of a case registered under various sec- the toll to 1,407, said. The case fatality Rampreet Paswan- tions of the Indian Penal Code, the Prevention of the state govern- rate in the state was BJP ment said on 0.54 per cent, while Corruption Act and the Unlawful Activities Amrendra Pratap - (Prevention) Act. Monday. it was 1.5 per cent at BJP G r e a t e r the national level. Armed with search warrants issued by competent Jeewesh Mishra - judicial authority and overseen by executive magis- Hyderabad Municipal a bulletin said, providing The recovery rate in BJP Corporation (GHMC) details as of 8 PM on Telangana was 93.87 per trates as witnesses, teams of CID investigators Ramsurat Rai - BJP looked for additional evidence pertaining to several accounted for the most November 15. As many cent, while it was 93.2 Vijendra Yadav- number of cases with as 14,385 patients are per cent in the country. dubious and irregular financial transactions, the JDU spokesman said. Vijay Choudhary- One-way traffic continues on Kashmir highway; He said many of these involve suspected collusion JDU between bank officials, private persons and public Ashok Choudhary- servants. The suspected irregularities amounting to JDU Mughal road, Leh NH remain shut a variety of offences under different provisions of M e w a l a l SRINAGAR: Hundreds of ordered the closure of the said. law include concealment of suspicious and dubious Choudhary- JDU vehicles left Srinagar for Srinagar-Jammu highway on He said, no vehicle was transactions from identification and scrutiny by Sheela Mandal - JDU Jammu as only one-way traf- every Friday till November allowed from Sonmarg, in closing Anti-Money Laundering (AML) alerts, that Nitish Kumar tions that Renu ji (BJP Santosh Manjhi- fic continued on the national 30 to allow agencies, the central Kashmir district wrongly closing alerts that were to be mandatorily will take oath as the leader Renu Devi) and I Hindustani Awam highway, connecting responsible for the mainte- of Ganderbal, on the high- Kashmir valley with the rest nance and widening of the way due to slippery road furnished by the bank under the regulatory direc- Bihar CM for a will take oath as Deputy Morcha (HAM) of the country, due to bad highway, to undertake nec- conditions due to snowfall. tions notified by the RBI with faulty and false clo- record seventh time. Chief Ministers of Bihar” Mukesh Mallah- It is expected that a Tarkishore Prasad told Vikassheel Insaan Party road conditions. essary work for smooth ply- “Traffic will be resumed sure remarks as ‘STR’ (suspicious transaction However, the 434-km-long ing of vehicles during win- only if there is an improve- reports) or ‘already reported in STR’ or other relat- total of 14 ministers reporters earlier in the (VIP) would take oath along day. Union Home Srinagar-Leh National ter. ment in the weather and ed comments, whereas STR MIS did not contain Highway and historic In view of the forecast for snowfall stops,” he added. with Nitish Kumar dur- Renu Devi said, "I Minister Amit Shah and these alerts. Mughal road remained snowfall during the next 24 Meanwhile, a high-level ing a function at Raj will fulfill the responsi- BJP president JP Nadda “Dishonest exporters in collusion with bank offi- closed for the second succes- hours in Jammu and committee has been consti- Bhawan in Patna. The bility given by the party will also attend the oath- sive day on SundaHundreds Kashmir which could affect tuted to make necessary cials obtained in advance but did not submit invoic- BJP, which has won 31 because I have been in taking ceremony. es and documents to prove that the advance so of vehicles left Srinagar for surface and air traffic, the arrangements to keep the more seats than the 43 the party since the 80s Notably, senior BJP Jammu as the only one-way authorities have put in place highway open till December obtained from the bank have been utilised lawfully, won by Nitish Kumar's and have been doing the leader Sushil Kumar traffic continued on the all necessary arrangements, 31 this year. bank officials failing to raise alerts wherein funds JD(U), would also have responsibility given to Modi, who had been national highway, connect- including Disaster The traffic spokesman said flowed from many different accounts into one two deputy chief minis- me, I am a worker and Bihar Deputy CM for ing Kashmir valley with the Management Centres traffic on Mughal road, account even when these transactions involved ters in Bihar. the party has given around 15 years, has rest of the country, due to (DMC) at different places on which is seen as an alterna- acceptance of huge deposits and withdrawals in Sources claimed that responsibility to a work- been replaced and it is bad road conditions. the Srinagar-Jammu national tive to Srinagar-Jammu cash in violation of banking rules and regulations,” four-time MLAs from er." reported that he may get However, the 434-km-long to accommodate passengers national highway, remained the spokesman said. Katihar Tarkishore Here’s the list of min- a post in Union Cabinet. Srinagar-Leh National and truckers in case the road suspended for the second He said the raids led to recovery of incriminating Prasad and Bettiah MLA Highway and historic is closed due to landslides, day on Sunday following evidence which would be analysed for further action Renu Devi would take One arrested with 34 intoxicating injections Mughal road remained shooting stones and snow in snowfall on Saturday. “The and form useful pieces of evidence in the investiga- oath as the new Deputy JAMMU: A Police party of PS Nowabad headed by SHO closed for the second succes- winter. road has become slippery P/S Nowabad Insp. Deepak Jasrotia assisted I/C PP Talab sive day on Sunday due to “The Srinagar-Leh nation- due to snowfall,” he said, tion. CMs of Bihar. Notably, Tillo SI Kali Charan while on naka duty near Talab Tillo, slippery road conditions fol- al highway remained closed adding there is a forecast for apprehended a person acting impulsive on seeing police lowing fresh snowfall on for the second successive more snowfall. Human rights issue should be raised against namely Aryan Sharma S/o Late Raj Kumar R/o Garkhal Saturday. day on Sunday following Traffic will be resumed Akhnoor Jammu A/P Pouni Chak Distt Jammu, who was “Today, traffic will ply snowfall at Sonamarg, Zojila only after there is an coming towards Talab Tillo from Pouni Chak. from Srinagar to Jammu and pass, Meenmarg and Drass, improvement in the weather On search 34 intoxicating injections of bupremorphine, no vehicle, including securi- the second coldest place in and road become safe for the Pak for ceasefire violations: BSF Diazepam and promethazine hydrochloride were recovered ty force convoy, would be the world after Siberia,” he journey. SRINAGAR: Rajesh from his possession. On this, a case FIR No 144/2020, U/S allowed from the opposite Mishra, BSF Inspector 8/21/22 NDPS ACT got registered at PS Nowabad and direction,” a traffic police Amit Shah greets media on General (IG), Kashmir on accused was arrested. Further investigation of the case is official said on Sunday Sunday said that a lot of going on. morning. He said Jammu- harm was inflicted on civil- bound Light Motor Vehicles National Press Day ians, including damage to India dismisses Pak charge on terrorism (LMVs) will have to cross NEW DELHI, NOV 16 their properties, because of Zig in Qazigund between the recent ceasefire viola- as figment of imagination: MEA 0700 hrs to 1200 hrs. “No Union Home Minister Amit Shah greeted tions by Pakistan. journalists on the occasion of the National NEW DELHI: India on Sunday mounted a hard-hitting attack vehicle will be allowed after While condemning the Press Day on Monday and said the on Pakistan for accusing it of involvement in some of the terror cut off timing,” he added. actions by Islamabad, strikes in that country and said the so-called claims of ‘proof’ are He said Heavy Motor Narendra Modi government is committed Mishra said, the issue of figments of imagination. Vehicles (HMVs) will be towards the freedom of press and strongly human rights violations Security Force (BSF) paid civilian areas deliberately. External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Anurag Srivastava allowed from Udhampur to opposes those who throttle it. should be raised against the last respects to sub-inspec- Sub-Inspector Rakesh said Pakistan”s “desperate attempt” will find few takers as the Srinagar. He said despite wet "Greetings on #NationalPressDay. Our media country. tor Rakesh Dobhal who was Dobhal immediately reacted international community is aware of its tactics, and proof of weather, the traffic on the fraternity is working tirelessly towards strengthen- "Lot of harm was inflicted killed in a ceasefire viola- to the call of duty for retali- Islamabad”s terror sponsorship has been admitted by none other highway was resumed on ing the foundations of our great nation. on civilians including dam- tion by Pakistan in ation and brought effective than its “own leadership”. The angry reaction by India came a Saturday after remaining "Modi govt is committed towards the freedom of age to their properties. Issue Baramulla district on fire on enemy thus causing day after Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi closed for a day on Friday of human rights violation Friday.The wreath-laying great damage to the enemy addressed a press conference alongside Army spokesman Maj due to maintenance of the Press and strongly oppose those who throttle it. I should be raised," said the ceremony for Dobhal was in Naugam Sector. Gen Babar Iftikhar to claim that India was behind some of the road. applaud media's remarkable role during COVID- BSF IG, on being asked if he held at Srinagar on Sunday. While fighting bravely, he terror attacks in that country. The UT government has 19," he tweeted. has any message for the "On November 13, was hit by enemy fire. He international community Pakistan started unprovoked was immediately evacuated over multiple ceasefire vio- ceasefire violation on Line but unfortunately suc- BJP leader opposes dialogue with Pakistan lations by Pakistan on of Control (LoC), using cumbed to his injuries en November 13. Earlier today, artillery, mortars and other route hospital," said BSF in Kashmir Frontier, Border weapons targeting even the a press release. on J&K, hits out at PAGD JAMMU: Opposing talks will not go togeth- ment, Hurriyat context of events. Those tled issue as per the Major setback to PDP in J&K as senior leader Muzaffar dialogue with Pakistan er is an established Conference led by in the separatist camp Instrument of on Jammu and national, diplomatic Mirwaiz Umar Farooq or in the so-called Accession, Shimla Kashmir, senior BJP and political doctrine of said India and Pakistan mainstream politics in Agreement and the Hussain Baig quits party ahead of DDC polls leader Ashwani Kumar India that has its gene- should hold talks to Kashmir including their unanimous parliamen- SRINAGAR: In a major setback to Peoples Chrungoo on Sunday sis in the agreements resolve the Kashmir top leaders need to tary resolution of 1994 Democratic Party in Jammu and Kashmir, said "terror and talks which were signed by issue and to stop the know that the dialogue on Jammu & Kashmir. its founding member Muzaffar Hussain will not go together in India and Pakistan "senseless bloodshed" narrative regarding "The resolution, how- Baig resigned from the party on Saturday. According to news agency, Baig resigned the established doc- more than a decade of people along the Pakistan has acquired ever, emphasises upon from the party over a disagreement over trine”. ago.” He said Pakistan LoC. The Pakistan complete absurdity due the liberation of seat-sharing for the forthcoming District He also hit out at the had assured India that Army resorted to heavy to the behaviour, role Pakistan-occupied Development Council (DDC) elections. People''s Alliance for it would not allow land firing and shelling on and support to terror- Jammu & Kashmir and The sources said Baig informed PDP Gupkar Declaration under its control to be Friday, targeting vil- ism by Pakistan,” the other areas like patron Mehbooba Mufti about his decision in seat-sharing for the DDC polls, which (PAGD) and said “there used for terrorism lages and forward areas Chrungoo, who is in- Gilgit and Baltistan of leaving the party with which he has been will begin on November 28. The Jammu and is hardly any possibility against India, but it along the LoC in which charge of the BJP''s which are under the associated since its inception in 1998. Kashmir poll panel announced an eight- now to hoodwink the failed to keep its prom- in which 11 people com- department of political illegal occupation of Sources added that Baig was upset over seat phase election to 20 DDCs, in the first major opinion of the people in ise all along till date. prising five security affairs, he said in a Pakistan since 1947- distribution, especially in north Kashmir, by electoral exercise in the Union Territory the name of opposition Mufti had on forces personnel and statement here. 48,” he said. the People’s Alliance for Gupkar since the abrogation of Article 370 in to the BJP, central gov- Saturday asked India six civilians were killed. Chrungoo said it is Referring to the Declaration (PAGD), a hurriedly cobbled August last year. The PAGD announced on ernment or the UT and Pakistan to rise The Indian troops retal- useless to use such PAGD, an amalgama- amalgam of mainstream political parties, Thursday the seat-sharing list for the first administration.” above their political iated strongly, killing rhetoric just to keep a tion of several main- including the National Conference, the PDP, phase of the polls. The NC is contesting on Reacting to the state- compulsions and initi- eight Pakistani soldiers small section of popu- stream parties seeking the People’s Conference and the CPI(M). the majority of the 27 seats in the Kashmir ments of PDP president ate dialogue, saying it and injuring 12 others lace in good humour. restoration of special Mufti, meanwhile, said the PAGD was Valley, with the party putting up its candi- Mehbooba Mufti and was sad to see mount- besides causing exten- “There is no case for status to J-K, Chrungoo formed to safeguard the identity of people of dates on 21 seats. The People’s Democratic Jammu and Kashmir, and to assume it was Party (PDP), led by Mufti, is contesting on Hurriyat Conference ing casualties on both sive damage to its infra- any sort of ''settlement accused its leaders of created for petty electoral gains is erro- four seats, while the Sajad Lone-led advocating dialogue sides of the Line of structure. “These state- of dispute'' with regard trying to provoke the neous. The Congress has also extended sup- People’s Conference (PC) bagged two seats with Pakistan, the BJP Control (LoC). ments have no rele- to Jammu and Kashmir people of Jammu and port to the PAGD and expressed willingness for the first phase. leader said “terror and In a separate state- vance in the current since Kashmir is a set- Ladakh regions.

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2 JAMMU | TUESDAY| NOVEMBER 17, 2020 Social justice & more SATISH K JHA fiddle to them in order to survive It would be unfair to say that the culture and other key sectors of in the State. They rode on the high second generation social justice the economy. The result was that Mining mafia looting HE sight of a rattled tide of Mandal politics with politics based on economic agen- Nitish’s good governance agenda Nitish Kumar in his public finesse and dismantled the cultur- da did not take off at all in Bihar. floundered on generating employ- consumers Tappearances during the al-political hegemony of the Lalu, no doubt, will be faulted for ment, arresting migration of recently held Assembly election upper castes in Bihar’s social fab- squandering the opportunity. But workers and turning around agri- ONSTRUCTING a house in Jammu and campaigns in Bihar intrigued ric. this may not apply to Nitish. He culture and allied activities, which Kashmir has gone beyond the reach of a com- many observers because of his Since Bihar had not witnessed a started his innings with a promise could have acted as the engine for Cmon man. Reason--the spiraling prices of sand, image of a cool, suave and well- social reform movement like to take the politics of social jus- employment and economic gravel and other material being used in the construc- mannered politician, who hardly some other regions of India dur- tice to a higher pedestal and add growth. The infrastructure defi- tions. The high demand and the black market in mate- ever breached the decorum of ing the colonial period, their poli- the missing economic content to nitely improved, particularly the rials have driven up costs for both contractors and final public life. But in his speeches, he tics struck a responsive chord it, without abandoning the process roads and electricity. But this was consumers. This had been further compounded by the not only lost his poise but also with the backward castes. The of political empowerment of the not enough for the new aspira- new two-tier mining structure, with non-local lease became personal in his comments social justice politics, which they backward castes, which had been tional class, which was in the holders sub-contracting operations to local extractors, against his adversaries. This made spearheaded, resulted in the set in motion. Rather, he tried to making among the backward and both earning profit margins. The most unfortu- people wonder as to what went much-awaited course correction make political empowerment castes, in particular, due to sever- nate part of the tale is that there has been no check of wrong with him, given his reputa- in the State and they became the more institutionalised and broad- al factors, including the affirma- authorities on illegal mining and rates being charged tion as a seasoned and confident recipient of its political dividends. based, compared to the Lalu era. tive action programme. from consumers. Under the Mines and Minerals leader. These days though, the But one day this politics had to hit He not only made the local bod- Problems for Nitish further got (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957, the parties and leaders actually get to compounded when he started vac- States/UTs have been empowered to frame rules for know the real mood of the people illating politically in the aftermath preventing illegal mining and transportation and stor- only during electioneering due to An add-on to the identity of Narendra Modi’s rise to the age of minerals. Therefore, prevention and control of defunct organisational networks national scene. This took a heavy illegal mining comes under the legislative and admin- and, therefore, the sight of leaders politics in economic terms toll on his political credibility and istrative jurisdiction of Governments in the States and losing balance during the election severely constrained his manoeu- UTs. As per this provision of the Act of 1957, J&K noti- should not surprise us. and a credible political face vrability. The astute politician in fied Minor Mineral Concession, Storage, So, when post-Covid travails of to deliver it are important him must have sensed that some- Transportation of Minerals and Prevention of Illegal the people started unravelling where along the way he had lost Mining Rules, 2016 vide SRO 105 dated March 31, themselves in the midst of an takeaways from the Bihar the plot, with people restive about 2016. However, the J&K government has miserably election in Bihar, Nitish would unemployment in a resource- failed to strictly implement the rules to regulate the have definitely sensed the slide of elections starved State, the populist and mining blocks as well as rates. Consequently, the com- his popularity, the erosion and majoritarian politics stacked mon man is the worst-sufferer. There had been reports limitation of his brand of social its dead end and if the people’s ire ies as new sites of empowerment against him and his advancing age where the Geology and Mining Department, the nodal justice politics. Political analysts against Nitish, and this not going by reserving political posts for not on his side. departments to allot mining blocks and regulate the believed that it was Lok Janshakti out rightly in favour of Tejashwi extremely backward castes, Does this mean that Bihar is rates, had kept the Indian Bureau of Mines (IBM) in Party (LJP) leader Chirag in the current Assembly election, women, Mahadalits but also deft- heading for a post-social justice the dark on the illegal mining, notwithstanding it Paswan, who was seen by many is any indication, then it seems to ly dovetailed the agenda of devel- era in politics? Though, looking at assumed alarming proportion in the length and as the BJP’s proxy to keep him in have already reached that opment and good governance the current election result, it is too breadth of Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. check and Rashtriya Janata Dal moment. The Covid crisis only with caste arithmetic. early to write an obituary of social Officers at the helm of affairs seem to be more interest- (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav’s precipitated this process by Therefore, his first five-year justice politics in the State. But in ed in facilitating mining mafia in illegal activities populist job promise that unset- exposing the underbelly of the tenure definitely held out hope for search of a new meaning, the old instead of strictly implementing the Rules. It is a mat- tled him. But things appear much State, with the sight of lakhs of all and sundry with the law and style politics based on pure caste ter of serious concern that no strict action has been ini- deeper and to understand the beleaguered migrant workers order improving in the State and arithmetic of the Mandal era will tiated against the alarming rise in illegal mining in the whole gamut of it, one needs to parading and dying on the high- the GDP hovering above the not work. Tejashwi’s failure to Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. The whole take a snapshot of Bihar politics, ways and their images going viral national average. He even low- cash in on Nitish’s sliding popu- nexus between mining mafia and officials has led to an particularly the period in which through social and electronic ered the anti-upper caste tirade of larity, largely due to his father’s increase in the cost of minerals to three times that has the game of social justice got media. Lalu’s regime. And this was not legacy and RJD’s poor track been burning a big hole in the pockets of consumers. It played out. But does this mean that the pol- an ordinary achievement, given record on development and eco- is the high time that the Lieutenant Governor and his Ironically, Nitish seems to be itics of social justice, which prom- his constraints, which included nomic justice, is indicative of that administration should take serious note of this and both a beneficiary and victim of ised both dignity and livelihood to the loss of mineral-rich fact. Therefore, one can say that ensure that illegal mining of minerals is stopped with social justice politics. He and RJD the under-privileged, has outlived Jharkhand, empty coffers and the an add-on to the identity politics immediate effect. There should be a strict check on the chief Lalu Prasad Yadav have its utility and has come of age in tattered administration in economic terms and a credible rates of minerals and rate fixation committees should been its architects for the last Bihar? And to what extent is bequeathed by his predecessor. political face to deliver it are be formed so that common man’s interests are protect- three decades. Together, they have Nitish culpable in the derailment The much hyped economic important takeaways from this ed. The Geology and Mining department is duty bound evenly shared the ruling years, of this project of social justice? growth of his era was not going to election in Bihar. setting the political narrative and Why did this discourse falter in last long, with construction activ- (The writer is Associate to strictly enforce the laws as it can’t allow the mining even forcing the national parties adding economic content to the ities contributing substantially to Professor in Political Science, mafia to call the shots and cheat an ordinary man with- like the Congress and the BJP to rhetoric of reservation and repre- this growth story without adding Aryabhatta College, University of out any fear. bend backwards and play second sentation? much in the manufacturing, agri- Delhi) Courtsey: Dailypoineer Biden’s Bharat policy ANIL GUPTA lowed very closely as it has tradi- size and economy, no Government demned the Narendra Modi consensus-based approach in dealing could not be finalised. Keeping in tionally enjoyed a bipartisan rela- can afford to ignore it. Government’s new citizenship Act with Beijing as compared to the con- view the promised focus of Biden on F all goes well and President tionship with the US. Significantly, Biden has always and a separate attempt to build a frontationist stance adopted by rebuilding the Covid-hit economy of Donald Trump does not have his Though change of presidency in espoused India’s cause in the US and population register that could pro- Trump. the US, chances of expecting any Iway in the courts, then on the US has not made much of a dif- lobbied for its interests as an admir- vide future justification to expel or Biden is in favour of strengthening concessions appear dim. January 20, 2021 the White House ference in the past irrespective of the er of the world’s largest democracy. target foreigners, at the same time he the QUAD, the Indo-Pacific policy Biden, however, had been an advo- would have a new occupant. party in power, this time the situation He has also been an advocate of had also committed to strengthening as well as providing support to cate of strengthening trade relations President Trump will vacate the is different because of the ongoing deepening strategic engagement Indo-US ties. Taiwan and Hong Kong. He wants to and India would expect restoration same to welcome President-elect stand-off with an expansionist and with India, cooperating with New “The US and India will stand strengthen ties with US allies, too, of the Generalised System of Democrat Joe Biden as the 46th aggressive China as well as certain Delhi on meeting global challenges together against terrorism in all its meaning the NATO and countries Preferences (GSP) benefits from his President of the United States of controversies at home leading to like Australia, Japan, the Philippines Government. However, it remains to America (POTUS). The US elec- polarisation. The President-elect has always espoused and South Korea, proposing a grand be seen if the new administration tions this time were followed world- The nomination of Senator Kamala Indo-Pacific Alliance. He has also uses the same as a leverage for its wide because of the impact incum- Harris as a running mate by Biden India's cause in the US and lobbied for Indian committed to strengthening military differences on certain issues with the bent President Trump had over glob- created a concern in the power corri- interests as an admirer of the world's largest cooperation between the US and Modi Government. Even Modi al geopolitics with his peculiar style dors in India due to her perceived India. It is important to note that expressed the same hope in his con- of functioning. anti-India stance and critical state- democracy both nations had signed three agree- gratulatory message to the President- elect. He tweeted, “As the (Vice Though Biden defeated him with a ments relating to abrogation of ments for closer military cooperation President), your contribution to convincing majority, Trump is Article 370 and the Citizenship as well as enhancing trade relations. forms and work together to promote in the backdrop of the growing ten- strengthening Indo-US relations was unhappy and making wild accusa- Amendment Act (CAA). He has remained a strong believer of a region of peace and stability, where sion with China under Trump. Biden critical and invaluable. I look for- tions of electoral fraud has Incidentally, both Biden and Harris the fact that India and the US are nat- neither China nor any other country has a very different approach to cli- have a connection with India but it is ural partners and had a stellar role to threatens its neighbours,” he wrote mate change which is likely to bene- ward to working closely together approached the courts. In all fair- once again to take India-US relations ness, Biden will succeed and Trump highly unlikely that it would have play in approving the US-India civil in an op-ed in an Indian-American fit India in terms of green funding. any effect on their policy-making or nuclear deal in 2008. It was during newspaper in October. He is unlike- As far as trade is concerned, Biden to greater heights.” India has will have to concede. In the process embarked on the path of Trump will be remembered as the relations with us. However, one the Obama-Biden administration ly to change the American stance on is going to be less obtrusive than thing is certain, Biden is a friend of that the US, for the first time, Al Qaeda, the ISIS and other radical Trump. India already enjoys a trade Atmanirbhar Bharat to meet the first sitting POTUS who failed to challenges of a post-Covid era. secure a second term apart from his India and his track record from his declared its support for the perma- jihadi organisations. Significantly, surplus with the US. It accounts for early days as a Senator till his Vice- nent membership of India in an the Modi Government’s action nearly five per cent of US’ services Despite temptations and provoca- numerous controversial decisions. tions, our nation has so far resisted Biden will inherit an extremely Presidency under Barack Obama expanded and reformed United against many foreign-funded NGOs imports from the world, too. The US bears testimony to this fact. Nations Security Council. During and banning of Amnesty is the fifth-largest source of Foreign joining any camp but instead has divided US, a fallout of the continued with its strategy of need- “America First” policy of Trump. Trump has left many problems for the same administration, India was International has not gone down well Direct Investment (FDI) in India and the new Government and naturally, named as a “major defence partner,” with many Democrats. There are the Indian stock market is already based bilateral or multilateral agree- Soon, the process of transition will ments in keeping with its national Biden will prioritise the sequence making it eligible to be treated at par bound to be differences of opinion showing a positive impact like the begin when the outgoing administra- interests. We must continue on the and manner in which he decides to with closest US allies as regards on many issues just like during the Wall Street. There may not be much tion will hand over power to the tran- same path. sition team of Biden, who, too, will resolve them. Going by the advanced and sensitive technologies Trump Administration, but mutual change in the commence the process of announc- Democratic Party Platform (a docu- needed to strengthen our armed discussions would ensure that these H1-B visa Editor, Publisher, Printer : ing his trusted colleagues. The ment akin to manifesto) India is not forces. There are fears that since do not affect the cooperation regime but the RAJINDER SINGH PASHI choice of members of his team will in the priority list of the party. It more than 80 per cent American- between the two nations on many information Published at : be the first indication of the mindset refers to China, North Korea, Iran, Muslims voted in his favour, Biden’s critical issues of mutual importance. t e c h n o l o g y 48 Gali Gadha Dhar Mandir, Upper Bazar, Panjthirthi, of the new POTUS with relation to the Middle East and the Asia-Pacific policies may be pro-Muslim. China’s expansionist policies, industry is likely Jammu burning domestic and global issues. but does not mention India specifi- However, any apprehension of the trade and certain global problems to benefit. Owner : Biden, more than experienced at 77, cally. However, the Democrats US interfering in Kashmir is highly like terrorism and climate change are Despite good RAJINDER SINGH PASHI will not only decide the future of US realised soon that ignoring India unfounded as Biden and Harris have the issues of concern for India. There personal rela- Printed at : citizens but would also have the may cause them loss of critical both spoken out against human is no doubt that on these issues the tions between Jan Samparak Printing Press Bye Pass Sidhra, Jammu capacity, capability, authority and Indian-American votes and the rights violations and the Democrats Biden administration and India will Trump and Fax : 0191-2561822, Biden campaign released a separate have always been supportive of have convergence. It is unlikely that Modi, the much- responsibility to shape global des- Mb. : 9419192754, policy paper on Indo-US relations. India on Kashmir. Though in his Biden will release the pressure built awaited trade tiny. It is no wonder then that in 9419224618, 9419190577 India as well the election was fol- Considering India’s strategic loca- Agenda for Muslim-American on China by the Trump deal between the tion dominating the Indian Ocean, its Communities, Biden had con- Administration. 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3 News JAMMU | TUESDAY| NOVEMBER 17, 2020 The BJP gave DDC election District Administration of Rajouri celebrated Diwali Two days-U17 test match ticket to Ch Ghulam Nabi and Children’s Day with inmates of Nari Niketan inaugurated at Akhnoor POONCH: Today BJP RAJOURI: District gives ticket to Ch Ghulam Development AKHNOOR: A test Addressing the gather- 28 we're the two main Nabi for DDC election Commissioner Rajouri match was organized by ing Kr Sham Singh scorer from Sunderwani from Sarankot A Last Mohammad Nazir Sheikh Singh Cricket Club Langeh said that it is X1 while from Singh evening Party decided to and senior superintendent of Akhnoor. During the really a good initiative to Juniors skipper Nikhil give ticket to Ghulam Nabi. police Rajouri Chandan inaugural ceremony Kr build the temperament Jamwal got six impor- Ch Ghulam Nabi is a prom- Kohli today visited Nari Sham Singh Langeh amongst the young play- tant wkts while Neeraj ising young and senior BJP Niketan, Rajouri and cele- (General Secretary ers. Gupta got 3 wkts and leader, Ch Ghulam Nabi brated Diwali, the festival of District Jammu JKCA) He encouraged the Karan Gupta 1 wkt. Rain said that the people should lights and Children day with was the Chief Guest with youth to participate stop the play after the elect the youth as their rep- the inmates there. A warm Sh Rakesh Malhotra more in games and completion of 1st resentative in this election gesture from the District like woolen clothes, Shawls Alongwith DDC and SSP so that we also get the Administration instilled the under Beti Bachao Beti Rajouri, DSEO Rajouri Councillor WNo -6, Sh sports. innings. opportunity to serve the memorable moments for the Padhao Campaign were dis- Bilal Mir, DSWO Wakeel Deepak Mani Councillor Rakesh Malhotra while Mr Dayal Singh & Mr people. inmates. tributed among the inmates. Bhat, Women Welfare W.No.10, Sh Deepesh speaking on ocassions Stiphen were the umpire Ch Ghulam Nabi has On the auspicious occa- They also inquired about Officer Dr. Anum Mirza and Singh Councillor W.No. appealed players to with Rahul Sharma scor- urged the people to think in your representative of sion, as a token of love, their living conditions, mess various other officials were 11 were the guest of hon- maintain team spirit and er. Other present on the this DDC election. Choose understanding. sweets and winter essentials as well as lodging facilities. also present on the occasion. our on the occasion. games. He aware them occasion were Sonu about consequences of Malhotra (Coach S.C.C.), drug abuse he appeal Deepak Sharma, Vinod Land donors waiting for Kahawaja cricket club won the match them to respect their Sharma (Manager & eleders. He wished them Coach Sunderwani x1), all a successful career Chandan Sharma, jobs under SRO 520 from shadra cricket club ahead. Sunderbani XI Parveen Sharma, Sumit POONCH: SRO 520 of RAJOURI: Darhal Primer won the toss and selected Rajput, Parveen Kumar, league organised a tourna- 2017's section 11(b) states to bat first Deciding to Vinod Kumar, Abhitash that "the land donors who ment in which shadra crick- bat first. Sunderbani XI Sharma, Sahil Soodan, have donated their land free et club and khawaja cricket of cost to The Govt. Shall be club are played a match in scored 108/10 in 58.4 Jimmy Mani, shinda, eligible for engagement as which shadra cricket club overs with Kartik and Vishu causal workers. won the toss and choose bat Shivam 22 and Piyush (Coaches). After the passing of this first inning SCC give a tar- law many candidates who get of 136 score in 14 370 grams opium and 4 Kg Poppy Straw have donated land to the overs.In the second inning School education depart- KCC played very well and was recovered by Jammu Police ment applied for the Job chase this target in 13 under this law. overs. JAMMU: A Police party of PS Nagrota led by Insp. Mohd. It's pertinent to mention In this regard yesterday a into the matter and plead- Khawaja cricket club Showket SHO P/S Nagrota while on naka duty at TCP that most of the candidates meeting was conducted by ed them to clear this mat- played very well in which Nagrota, apprehended a person namely Tarsem Kumar S/O belong to the low privi- the candidates who belong ter as soon as possible. Danish malik Is making 56 Om Parkash R/O Bhour Camp Satwari Jammu on a truck leged classes and have no to the poonch district at The meeting was attend- run in 30 ball,wajid malik bearing Regd. No. JK02BQ/9544 coming from Srinagar other source of income. Fountain Garden and sent ed by many candidates 32 runs in 14 balls, yaseen balls, Amir malik run 22 in player are also played very towards Jammu. Today even after three a representation to the some of them are Sayed mustafa malik run 23 in 7 9 balls and Other team well in the match. On search of the vehicle, total of 370 grams opium and 4 years of applying for the Honorable L. Governor An ul Hussan, sarfraz Kg Poppy Straw was recovered from his possession. On job Govt. Have not decid- and Director School edu- ahmed Imran ahmed, Zahir this, case 423 U/S 8/15/17/NDPS Act got registered in P/S ed their fate whether they cation Department Miss. kwaja, Mohd Abdullah, DDC polls will be a boon for J&K people Nagrota. Accused was arrested and vehicle seized. Further will get the job Or not. It's Anuradha Gupta and Sabar Hussain, Mohd investigation of the case is going on. still not clear. sought their intervention Sohail etc. after Art 370: Priya Sethi 4 gamblers arrested, stake money PAGD is a sinking ship, BJP will win DDC with majority: Vibodh of Rs 4,070/- recovered J&K BJP organizes Deepawali Milan RAJOURI: J&K BJP JAMMU: J&K BJP organ- General Secretary and Ex SAMBA: District Police Samba has arrested 04 Gamblers ized Deepawali Milan and MLC, Vibodh Gupta criti- in the jurisdiction of P/S Vijaypur and recovered stake celebrated the occasion with cized People’s Allaince of money of Rs 4,070/- from their possession. religious fervor amid Vedic Gupkar Declaration Acting on specific information regarding gambling, Aarti and distribution of (PAGD), an amalgamation Police team of P/S Vijaypur raided the gambling spot at sweets at party headquarter, of mainstream political par- Canal Road near Vishawkarma Temple, Vijaypur and Trikuta Nagar, Jammu. ties of Kashmir Valley for arrested 04 gamblers alongwith stake money of Rs 4,070/- J&K BJP President misleading and using the with playing Cards. The Gamblers have been identified as:- Ravinder Raina, former Dy. people of the union territory, 1) Anu S/o Amar Chand R/o Chatterpur MP, A/P Vijaypur. CM Kavinder Gupta, especially Kashmir, in trying 2) Sanjay S/o Mohan Dass R/o Chattterpur MP, A/P General Secretary (Org.) to spread unrest instead of Vijaypur. 3) Kalu S/o Baru R/o Chatterpur MP, A/P Gurha Ashok Kaul and other senior development and employ- of the new land laws as big Former Minister Priya Morh, Vijaypur. 4) Moti Lal S/o Hari Lal R/o Chatterpur party leaders performed the Bhagat, Gourav Pargal and request for the “Vocal for ment. corporate houses, industrial- Sethi, in her address, assert- MP, A/P Gurha Morh, Vijaypur. Taking cognizance into the Pooja. others were amongst the Local” and said that we The BJP General Secretary ists, real estate owners would ed that the forthcoming matter, all the gamblers were booked under section 13 of J&K BJP Vice-President prominent BJP leaders pres- need to promote local goods was speaking at the party set up their related units in District Development Gambling Act at P/S Vijaypur. Yudhvir Sethi, Aseem Gupta ent on the occasion. in order to strengthen our workers meeting joined by Jammu and Kashmir which Council (DDC) polls, which In his greetings, Ravinder economy and also on the the former minister Priya would provide huge employ- are being conducted first Vishesh Pooja organised at Shri Mata & Anuradha Charak, Sethi in connection with Raina wished for the peace, humanitarian grounds to ment opportunities for youth. time in the history of the General Secretary & former forthcoming District prosperity and health for support the families who He said that for the last more Jammu and Kashmir, will be Vaishno Devi Shrine on Diwali Minister Dr. Devinder Development Council than seventy years, the peo- a boon for the people after Kumar Manyal, JMC Mayor everyone in the world. He choose to work with meagre (DDC) polls at Rajouri. ple of Jammu and Kashmir repealing of Article 370 for KATRA: On the auspicious occasion of Diwali, the festival Chander Mohan Gupta, for- said that the Deepawali resources rather than to While addressing party have become the victims of the erstwhile J&K state. mer Ministers Ajay Nanda marks the victory of good seeks alms. of lights, a Vishesh Pooja was organised by Shri Mata workers, Vibodh said that the dynastic politics. Sethi said that the Centre Vaishno Devi Shrine Board at the Holy Cave Shrine of Shri & Priya Sethi, former MLA over evil. Ashok Kaul in his greet- erstwhile state has always They have misused the has fully applied the 73rd Neelam Langeh, former VC He said that the day sym- ings wished that this Mata Vaishno Devi Ji last evening. been a victim of dynasty pol- resource of the erstwhile Constitutional Amendment The Vishesh Pooja was held for peace, prosperity, health Rashpaul Verma, Arvind bolizes that no person with Deepawali ends the woes itics and they (NC, PDP) state for their personal 1992 to the UT of J&K Gupta, Anju Dogra, Rekha evil intentions could ever the world is going through. and well-being of humanity. Chhappan Bhog were offered have looted it for their own motives and deprived people which was pending for the to the Goddess amidst chanting of Vedic Mantras and per- Mahajan, Sanjita Dogra, succeed in the world and He said that humans around illicit good. He said that the of basic amenities. last 28 years. With this, all Sanjay Baru, Rajiv Charak, ultimately the truth and god the globe have been badly forming other religious ceremonies. It is pertinent to men- new land laws for Jammu Vibodh termed the forma- three tiers of Panchayati Raj tion that in consonance with the directions of the Shrine Munish Khajuria, Vinay prevails. He said that on this affected by the Corona and Kashmir, amended by tion of People’s Alliance institutions shall be formed Gupta, Tilak Raj Gupta, Dr. pious day we pray to Pandemic but mankind has Board, besides making continuing endeavours to provide the BJP led Government at nothing just a new act to save in Jammu and Kashmir for increasingly best possible facilities to the visiting pilgrims, Tahir Choudhary, Dr. Almighty that everyone is shown grit and strength that the Centre, would eventually their sinking political boats. the first time in the history of the focus is also on organising special Paath, Pooja, Havan, Pardeep Mahotra, Jaidev blessed with righteousness makes us alive today. He change the overall scenario He said that the whole coun- the region which strengthens Yagya and other rituals on various auspicious occasions for Rajwal, Kulbhushan and mankind progresses said that he is of the firm of the union territory for their try has witnessed the pro- grassroots democracy and Mohtra, Ayodhya Gupta, ahead with the whole world view that the Nation and the welfare. He said that the people and development of the bottom-up approach enhancing religious activities at the Holy Shrine. Prem Gupta, Naresh Singh, as single family. Raina, on whole world will sail good dearth of unemployment the Prime Minister Narendra towards planning and execu- A large number of pilgrims and officials of the Shrine Shailender Vaid, Surinder the occasion, also voiced his through this time soon. would end with the initiation Modi. tion, she said. Board were present on the occasion. NBF T20 2020-21 Friendship Cup Opposition leaders divested of security Press Club Jammu trounces AMCO Cricket Club, Bishnah JAMMU: Under the ongo- under BJP’s pressure: Harsh ing series, Nirbhay Bharat Foundation has conducted Dozens from Mendhar, Kishtwar join JKNPP second match under the ban- ner of 'NBF T20 2020-21 JAMMU: “With election process Hizbul Mujahideen had issued Friendship Cup' at JKCA for the DDC polls having com- threats to political persons of J&K Ground, Science College menced in J&K, the leaders of oppo- but the sycophant authorities and a Jammu. sition continue to be deprived of highly biased security organization The match was held requisite security cover despite life of UT had failed to even seek the between AMCO Cricket threats from various quarters. Not views of the opposition leaders who Club, Bishnah and Press only the contesting candidates of faced threat to their lives from such Club Jammu. The match opposition parties but their top lead- terror organizations. It could be a ership has also been divested of conspiracy of the ruling party lead- was organized under the their due security cover. ers to get rid of the non-BJP leaders chairmanship of social worker and Founder of And while the lower rung workers in J&K by denying them requisite of BJP have been provided with security, observed the NPP Nirbhay Bharat Foundation, just 2 runs. On the other batting came from the team, huge paraphernalia of security staff, Chairman. Tarun Uppal. In today's hand, Arun scored 24, Sidd in which he scored 65 runs the heads of recognized opposition Urging upon the civil society to match, the SHO Nowabad, played a half-century in just 36 balls. Mohit parties in J&K are being deliberate- support NPP in the ongoing elec- Deepak Jasrotia was the innings of 58 runs while scored 31, Rupesh 16 and ly exposed to the threats of militants tions, Mr. Singh said that regional Chief Guest while Gulshan Sahil scored 49 runs with Jugal 15. Sahil and Kaka by withdrawing even their existing Aaquib Javed, Mohd Basharat, leaders despite threat perception party alone was the solution to the Rathan, Founder SCAF was him.For the Press Club took 2-2 wickets in bowling security covers.” Mohd Asif, Ghulam Murtaza, being deprived and divested of secu- woes and sufferings of the people. the Guest of Honour. Jammu, Dinesh Mahajan, from Amco. The Press Club This was stated by Mr. Harsh Dev Sheikh Mohd Hanief, Haji Ghulam rity cover, questioned Singh. He said that the local issues could be After winning the toss in Tejas and Patel all took 1-1 took 5 wickets and scored Singh today while addressing sever- Rather, Ghulam Hussain Sheikh He regretted that security catego- better addressed by a regional party today's match, the Captain wickets. the match in 19.1 overs with al new entrants who joined the party besides others. rization of political and other vul- alone. And NPP being the only rec- of Press Club-11 Jammu At the same time, openers the goal.At the end, Press led by Ghulam Hussain of Mendhar Speaking to media persons, Mr. nerable people in J&K was decided ognized political party of Jammu decided to bowl first. Rupesh Raj and Jugal, who Club 11 Jammu defeated who recently retired as Financial Singh lambasted the BJP regime for by the concerned authorities on the region could better dispense justice Batting first, Amco came out from the Press Amco Cricket Club Advisor in J&K govt today along its double standards and politics of basis of political affiliations. And to the hitherto neglected province of Cricket Club scored 149 Club 11 to hit the target, Bishnah.Tarun Uppal said with several others from Mendhar vendetta describing it as antithetical the non-BJP leaders especially those Jammu. runs in the stipulated 20 stole 20 runs in the first that the purpose of organiz- and Kishtwar blocks. to the principles enshrined in the opposing the policies of saffron Gagan Pratap Singh, Capt. Anil overs with three wickets and over, playing a quick ing this tournament is to Prominent among those who Constitution. regime were being harassed in all Gour State Secretaries, Parshotam gave the team a target of 150 innings, due to which the provide a better platform to joined on the occasion included If the petty workers of BJP could possible ways with none to take Singh Parihar State Secy PTU and runs. bowler's leg was slightly the youth so that they can Ghulam Hussain Chief Accounts be given security vehicles and para- cognizance of even their threat per- Surinder Chouhan, District Batting from the team, the damaged, but returning to stay away from drugs and Officer Rtd., Mohd. Zabeer, Lazakat phernalia of security staff and PSOs ception. President Jammu (Rural) were also openers could not do much Amco bowlers again bowled participate in sports vigor- Ali, Zahoor Ali, Wasim Ahmed, with escorts, why are the non-BJP He said that only recently the present on the occasion. and lost their wickets for excellently. Raghav's best ously.

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4 News JAMMU | TUESDAY| NOVEMBER 17, 2020 Harvesting of Seedless Cucumber New Chief Information Commissioner begins at Krishi Bhawan Jammu of India calls on Dr Jitendra JAMMU: Director NEW DELHI: Newly Training (DoPT). Dr Agriculture Production & appointed Chief Jitendra Singh referred to a Farmer Welfare Jammu, Information Commissioner number of new initiatives Inderjeet today inaugurated of India, Yashvardhan taken under the leadership the first picking of Seedless Kumar Sinha today called of Prime Minister Narendra Cucumber being grown on Union Minister of State Modi to improve the func- under protected cultivation, (Independent Charge) tioning of the Central here at Krishi Bhawan Talab Development of North Information Commission Tillo. Eastern Region (DoNER), and to ensure prompt dis- Seedless Cucumber is MoS PMO, Personnel, posal of RTI appeals. grown under Naturally Public Grievances, As for Jammu & Kashmir, Ventillated Polygreen House Pensions, Atomic Energy he said, the difference now (NVPGH) structure using and Space Dr Jitendra is that non-Domicile or non- advanced vegetable cultiva- Singh, who is also In- State subjects of Jammu & tion practices for demonstra- Charge Department of Kashmir are also entitled to tion and popularization Personnel & Training vated to the present post of ing with the Minister, the the rate in the corresponding file RTIs related to UT among the farmers. (DoPT) which is the nodal Chief Information new Chief Information month of June last year i.e. issues or agencies. The Seedless Cucumber is (Central), Inderjeet Singh, the officers to promote the department for Central Commissioner of India, Commissioner gave a brief 2019. The Union Minister also tender-skinned (requires no Assistant Botanist, Mrs. production of exotic and Information Commission. happens to be the son of about the progressively He said, this was possible noted that it was during the peeling), bitter-free, crispy Ambika Rani, Floriculture high value vegetables under 63 years old Y. K. Sinha, Late Lieutenant General S. improving disposal rate of because the Central Modi government that 24 and tasty besides having Development Assistant, protected and controlled who retired as High K. Sinha, former Governor the RTI applications and Information Commission hours portal service was dietary and health benefits Rohit Singh Ballowria, conditions to get round the Commissioner of India to of Jammu & Kashmir, for- also informed that in the had carried on its working introduced for e-filing of the being a good source of vita- Research Assistant, year production with high the United Kingdom before mer Vice Chief of the Army month of June, in spite of uninterrupted even during RTI applications during any mins A, B & C and antioxi- Manmohan Singh, AEAs returns. Agronomist being appointed as Staff and a highly respected COVID pandemic, the the COVID times by using part of the day or night and dants. Joint Director Surinder Radhotra and (Vegetables), J. C. Raina Information Commissioner national figure. monthly disposal rate of RTI modern technology of from any part of the country Agriculture (Inputs), Anil Gulzar Ahmad Wani, apprised the visiting officers from where he has been ele- During half an hour meet- applications was higher than online, virtual and video or abroad. It was during Kumar Nargotra, Joint besides others were present about Seedless Cucumber conferences. Prime Minister Narendra Director Agriculture on the occasion. Speaking and other exotic vegetables Sinha also briefed Dr Modi's tenure, he said, that (Extension), Bal Krishan on the occasion, the Director grown by the Vegetable DEO B’la reviews various measures regarding Jitendra Singh about the sta- the office of Central Chandan, Deputy Director Agriculture stressed upon Improvement Scheme. tus of disposal of the RTI Information Commissioner applications from Jammu & was shifted to its own exclu- DDC, Panchayat By-Elections Kashmir ever since the sive office complex. Bahar-I-Adab organises book Union Territory was brought Dr Jitendra Singh reiterat- under the purview of ed that the role of the Central Information Central Information release function at Pattan Commission earlier this Commission is important to year. He thanked the live upto to Prime Minister Poetic collections of two renowned poets released Minister for continuous sup- Modi's vision of transparen- BARAMULLA: To high- port from the government cy and citizen - participation and coordination by the in the functioning of the light the literary contri- Department of Personnel & government. butions of two well known poets Rasheed DDC, Panchayat by-elections Phase -1: Roshan and Gh Hasan Darvesh, Bahar-I-Adab BARAMULLA: District Election Officer called for working in coordination and syn- 48 Nominations filed in Kathua today organised a literary Baramulla, Dr G N Itoo today chaired a ergy besides directed for making all the req- KATHUA: Forty Eight (48) nomination papers have function at Palpora, meeting of various concerned officers to uisite arrangements well in advance. been received for by-elections to different Panch and Pattan. discuss various measures regarding the He also exhorted to ensure all basic facili- During the proceedings some well known poets, continue their endeavors smooth conduct of upcoming District ties at each designated polling station for Sarpanch seats of Panchayat Halqas and District Development Council constituencies of Bani and Lohai two poetic collections literary personalities, in this regard. Moreover, Development Council (DDC) and smooth conduct of election process. Malhar blocks. titled “Khabe Halem” and critics, among other DC said that administra- Panchayat by-elections in the district. Dr Itoo also impressed upon the security A total of 19 candidates filed nomination papers for “Drav Ne Poshe Wathrun prominent stakeholders tion is committed to pre- Meeting was attended by SSPs of agencies to formulate a viable security plan, Baramulla/Sopore, ADCs, Dy DEO, SDMs, so that law and order during the election is DDC elections including 6 in Bani and 13 in Lohai Waash” were released. presented their literary serve and promote our ACD, Tehsildars, BDOs, besides various maintained. Malhar, 24 for vacant Sarpanch seats, including 3 for Deputy Commissioner works and highlighted rich art and heritage other concerned functionaries. He added that every voter should be con- Panchayat Halqas of Bani and 21 for Panchyat Halqas of Baramulla Dr G N Itoo the importance of pro- besides highlighting the On the occasion, a threadbare discussion veniently facilitated, at the designated Lohai Malhar, while 5 filed nomination for vacant Panch presided over the func- moting and preserving significance of our com- on various necessary matters pertaining to polling booths, to cast vote in a fair and seat(s) of Panchayat Halqa(s) of Bani. tion as the chief guest rich art and culture. posite culture. the elections was held wherein the DEO smooth manner. whereas a prominent Deputy Commissioner, in Kashmiri writer and critic his address applauded Prof Bashar Bashir was the authors for their liter- Help Line present as the Guest of ary work and said that RAILWAY TIMINGS Honour at the event. The such efforts play a vital Train No. Train Nam. Arri. Dep. 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5 News JAMMU | TUESDAY| NOVEMBER 17, 2020 Continued robust demand for diesel trims RIL’s retail arm RRVL picks up 96% stake Gold imports dip 47 pc in Apr-Oct to USD 9.28 bn vindicates company’s stand: Hyundai in Urban Ladder for over Rs 182 cr NEW DELHI: Gold NEW DELHI: Hyundai Motor India is NEW DELHI: Billionaire Mukesh it as it looks to compete with e-commerce imports, which have a witnessing a robust demand for diesel Ambani-owned Reliance Industries' retail majors as Amazon and Flipkart. The afore- bearing on the current models in its portfolio which vindicates arm has picked up 96 per cent stake in said investment will further enable the account deficit, declined its stand for continuing with the technol- online furniture retailer Urban Ladder for group's digital and new commerce initia- 47.42 per cent to USD 9.28 ogy even in the BS-VI emission regime, over Rs 182 crore. tives and widen the bouquet of consumer billion during April- according to a senior company official. Reliance Retail Ventures Ltd (RRVL), products provided by the group, while October due to fall in The country's second largest passen- a subsidiary of Reliance Industries (RIL) , enhancing user engagement and experi- demand in the wake of the ger vehicle maker continued with the has acquired equity shares of Urban ence across its retail offerings, the state- COVID-19 pandemic, diesel models even as the country's lead- Ladder Home Decor Solutions Pvt Ltd for a ment said. According to RIL, no govern- according to data from the ing carmaker Maruti Suzuki decided to cash consideration of Rs 182.12 crore, RIL mental or regulatory approvals were Commerce Ministry. exports, to USD 32.16 bil- discontinue diesel cars from its portfolio said in a statement on Saturday. required for the investment. In August, Imports of the yellow lion during April-October with the onset of stricter BS-VI emission The investment represents 96 per cent RIL had acquired a majority stake in digi- metal stood at USD 17.64 2020-21 as against USD norms from April this year. holding in the equity share capital of tal pharma marketplace Netmeds for billion in the correspon- 100.67 billion in the year- Several automakers decided to phase stand has been vindicated by the num- Urban Ladder, it added. around Rs 620 crore. RIL, which has been ding period of 2019-20. ago period. out diesel powertrains, especially small bers we have been selling," Garg added. RRVL has a further option of acquiring on a fund raising spree by selling stakes in The imports, however, India is the largest capacity engines, as they thought that He said there were certain regions in the balance stake, taking its shareholding RRVL, had earlier this month announced recorded a growth of about importer of gold, which small diesel cars would become expensive the country where the demand for diesel to 100 per cent of the equity share capital Rs 9,555 crore investment from Public 36 per cent in October. mainly caters to demand and thus out of reach for entry-level cus- vehicles remained very strong. of Urban Ladder, it said. Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia, taking Silver imports during of jewellery industry. In tomers. "There are markets like Besides, RRVL has proposed to make a total fundraise in the last two months to Rs the period too dipped volume terms, the country Companies like Tata Motors and Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya further investment of up to Rs 75 crore in 47,265 crore. The investment had valued 64.65 per cent to USD 742 imports 800-900 tonne of Toyota Kirloskar Motor discontinued Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana Urban Ladder. The further investment is RRVL at a pre-money equity value of Rs million. gold annually. small capacity diesel engines while con- which are quite strong diesel markets," expected to be completed by December 4.587 lakh crore. Reliance Retail Ltd, a The decline in gold and Gems and jewellery tinuing with bigger powertrains in their Garg noted. 2023, it said. This acquisition will help RIL subsidiary of RRVL, operates India's silver imports has helped exports declined by about multi purpose vehicles and SUVs. The company believes in giving choice in bolstering its presence in the fast-grow- largest, fast-growing retail business wit- in narrowing the country's 49.5 per cent to USD 11.61 In an interview with PTI, Hyundai to the customer, he added. ing e-commerce segment and widening the nessing close to 640 million footfalls at its trade deficit, difference billion in April-October Motor India Director (Sales, Marketing "We want to be in the consideration... bouquet of consumer products provided by 12,000 stores across the country. between imports and 2020. and Service) Tarun Garg said that close every person who wants mobility, and to 60 per cent of the customers still prefer this is our responsibility and by offering diesel trims in Creta. petrol, diesel, turbo, CNG across vari- Similarly, about 32-33 per cent cus- ants, we are able to achieve that target," Indian drug firms recall various tomers are opting for diesel versions of Garg said. Venue and around 30-33 per cent cus- Hyundai currently utilises a range of tomers are preferring diesel trims of BS-VI compliant diesel powertrains, Verna, he noted. including 1.2 litre, 1.5 litre and 2 litre products in US market "India has been a very high volume capacity engines, to power its product NEW DELHI: Indian drug firms to failed dissolution specification. diesel market for the last ten years. The range. The company's recently launched like Marksans Pharma, The product has been manufac- customer wants fun of driving, they want all new i20 also comes with the 1.5 litre Aurobindo Pharma, Zydus and tured by Ahmedabad-based fuel efficiency, they want high torque, so diesel engine. Jubilant are recalling products in Cadila Healthcare. that is why they buy diesel trims," Garg "Around 50 per cent of the sales of i20 the US market, as per the latest The USFDA has classified the noted. come from diesel trims. With this new enforcement report by the US initiatives taken by Marksans So it is not that suddenly these cus- engine and other powertrain options, we Food and Drug Administration and Zydus as class II recalls. tomers who are used to buying diesel cars are expecting better performance in (USFDA). As per the USFDA, a class II will go away, he said. terms of volumes and customer satisfac- While Marksans Pharma is recall is initiated in a situation in "This is what Hyundai saw and our tion," Garg said. recalling diabetes drug, Zydus which use of, or exposure to, a Pharmaceuticals (USA) is recall- violative product may cause tem- ing drug which is used to reduce porary or medically reversible Tesla opens its largest single-point EV stomach acid. adverse health consequences or Similarly, Aurobindo Pharma where the probability of serious (USA) is recalling pain relieving adverse health consequences is super-charging station with 56 points drug, while Jubilant Cadista is remote. Further, the US health recalling a medication used to regulator said Aurobindo Pharma NEW DELHI: Tesla is The charging network Supercharger station. treat schizophrenia. Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) vated levels of NDMA in some USA is recalling 7,440 bottles of adding more electric vehi- is located between the Bay The EV maker has a As per the USFDA, Marksans cles to the roads at a fast Area and Los Angeles two few Supercharger stations impurity above the acceptable extended release (ER) metformin Ibuprofen oral suspension drug Pharma is recalling close to six intake level," it noted. formulation, but not in the imme- for labelling error. Besides, pace and to support its of Tesla's biggest markets in China with around 50 lakh bottles of diabetes drug ecosystem, the EV maker in the world, as per charging stalls but the lat- NDMA has been defined as a diate release (IR) formulation or Jubilant Cadista Metformin Hydrochloride extend- probable human carcinogen. in the active pharmaceutical Pharmaceuticals, Inc is recalling has also been quickly Electrek. Supercharger est station with 56 stalls is ed-release tablets in strengths of expanding its networks enable fast- a new record for the com- Metformin Hydrochloride ingredient. 23,616 blister packs of Olanzapine 500 mg and 750 mg in the US extended-release tablet is a pre- NDMA is classified as a prob- orally disintegrating tablets for Supercharger network. charging for long-distance pany. The company also market. The company recently travel. The supercharging recently announced the scription oral medication indicat- able human carcinogen based on being "subpotent", the USFDA The medication lot has been ed as an adjunct to diet and exer- results from laboratory tests. It is noted. The recalled lot has been opened the world’s new station location also has a deployment of its 20,000th manufactured at the company's largest Supercharger sta- convenience store and a charger in the cise to improve blood glucose con- a known environmental contami- produced by Roorkee-based Goa-based manufacturing facili- trol in adults with type-2 diabetes nant and found in water and food, (Uttarakhand) Jubilant Generics. tion with 56 charging restaurant that Tesla Supercharger network. ty. points. owners can use while their Along with mellitus. including meats, dairy products The US health regulator classified As per the USFDA, the com- Various companies across the and vegetables. both the recalls as class III. As per Pictures of the charg- cars are getting charged. Supercharger networks, pany is recalling the product due ing station were posted on The EV maker has also the company has also been globe have announced similar Further, the USFDA said the USFDA, a class III recall is to deviation from the current recalls for the product after the Zydus Pharmaceuticals (USA) is initiated in a "situation in which Twitter by Tesla Owners built solar canopies pro- expanding its network of good manufacturing practices East Bay page showing viding shade to the charg- service centers and mobile USFDA pointed out presence of recalling 14,748 cartons of use of, or exposure to, a violative (CGMP). NDMA above permissible limits. Lansoprazole delayed-release product is not likely to cause EV owners charging their ing vehicles while also service fleet to keep up "FDA analysis detected N- cars at the station. helping power the with its growing fleet. FDA's testing has shown ele- orally disintegrating tablets due adverse health consequences". Govt pushes for dispute resolution Traders record 72,000 crore sales on Diwali panel to resolve oil, gas wrangles amid boycott of Chinese products: CAIT NEW DELHI: Trader's NEW DELHI: With an overhang referred to the panel, the parties body Confederation of All of disputes choking investments cannot resort to arbitration or India Traders (CAIT) on in the oil and gas sector, the gov- court case to resolve it. Sunday (November 15) ernment is pushing for contractu- Oil ministry's upstream tech- expressed that it has al wrangles being sent to an nical arm, the Directorate recorded sales of around expert committee for time-bound General of Hydrocarbons (DGH) Rs 72,000 crore this resolution but the move has found is to provide secretarial assis- Diwali across major mar- few takers due to inherent con- tance to the Committee. kets in the country. flict of interest in such a process, Sources said most of the dis- According to CAIT, the sources said. putes over terms and regulations business was carried on The government had in around oil and gas fields are during this year's Diwali December last year constituted a between companies and the DGH. with no Chinese goods on 'Committee of External Eminent The panel, they said, was sale amid CAIT's call to Persons/Experts' comprising for- appointed without consultations boycott Chinese goods. mer oil secretary G C Chaturvedi, with the industry. "As per reports gath- former Oil India Ltd head Bikash Also, the "government ered from 20 different C Bora and Hindalco Industries reserves the right to change the cities which are also con- ered as 'distribution cities' utensils, gold and jew- Ltd Managing Director Satish terms and conditions as and sidered to be the leading by the CAIT for the pur- ellery , footwear, watches, Pai, for dispute resolution with- when required without assigning distribution centers of pose of its surveys. furniture, fixtures, gar- out having to resort to the tardy dispute resolution panel as well tion, the committee is to arbitrate any reasons thereof", the notifica- India, it is expected that The CAIT said that the ments, fashion apparels, judicial process. as setting its terms of reference, on a dispute between partners in tion said. Diwali festive sales gener- robust sales that hap- cloth, home decoration But no major dispute has they said. a contract or with the government The panel has a tenure of ated a turnover of about pened in commercial mar- goods were among the been referred to the panel so far, There is an inherent conflict over commercial or production three years and the resolution is Rs 72,000 crores and gave kets during Diwali festive products most purchased two sources with direct knowl- of interest that has kept most dis- issues for oil and gas. to be attempted to be arrived China the expected loss of season indicates good on Diwali, it said. edge of the development said. putes away from the committee, "Any dispute or difference within three months. Rs 40,000 crore," CAIT business prospects in It is to be noted that The panel has not inspired they said. arising out of a contract relating The members and the parties said in a statement. future and brought back CAIT has been running a much confidence in oil and gas India's oil and gas sector has to exploration blocks/ fields of may, however, extend the time for At least 20 cities some smile on the faces of campaign to boycott companies as most of their dis- been plagued by disputes from India can be referred to the com- arriving at a settlement agree- including Delhi, Mumbai, traders. Chinese goods in the putes are with the government cost recovery to production tar- mittee, if both parties to the con- ment by mutual agreement. Chennai, Bengaluru, FMCG goods, con- country. Earlier in June over contractual interpretations gets, and companies as well as tract agree in writing for concilia- "The members of the commit- Hyderabad, Kolkata, sumer durables, toys, elec- this year, barely days and procedural issues. the government have resorted to tion or mediation and further tee shall at all times remain Nagpur, Raipur, trical appliances and after the violent Galwan And the very same govern- lengthy and costly arbitration fol- agree to not invoke arbitration impartial to the parties during Bhubaneswar, Ranchi, goods, electronic appli- Valley clashes in which 20 ment is not just deciding on how lowed by judicial review a process proceedings thereafter," the the course of the conciliation or Bhopal, Lucknow, ances and white goods, Indian soldiers lost their the dispute is to be resolved but that takes years to resolve differ- December 2019 notification said. mediation proceedings," the noti- Kanpur, Noida, Jammu, kitchen articles and acces- lives, CAIT urged the also appointing members of the ences. As per the official notifica- Once a resolution has been fication had said. Ahmadabad, Surat, sories, gift items, confec- Centre and Indian citi- Cochin, Jaipur, tionary items, sweets, zens to boycott all Chinese Future Retail posts Rs 692 cr Indian economy may be recovering faster Chandigarh are consid- home furnishing, tapestry, companies. net loss in Jul-Sep India rate cuts bets fall as recovery NEW DELHI: K ishore chains such as Big Bazaar, than anticipated: Oxford Economics Biyani’s flagship company fbb, Foodhall, Easyday and Future Retail Ltd (FRL) on Nilgiris. NEW DELHI: The Indian gains hold, inflation stays high Friday reported a consoli- Biyani who agreed to sell economy is seen recover- MUMBAI: Negative real rates in India would still be mindful of the long-term dated net loss of Rs 692.36 Future Retail to Reliance ing faster than expected and recovering growth alongside high impact of negative real interest rates on crore for the September Retail for Rs 24,713 crore and the Reserve Bank is inflation suggest its central bank has lit- the economy, economists believe. quarter, as the disruption this August, is currently likely to have come to an from the coronavirus pan- embroiled in a legal tangle end of the rate easing tle room for more monetary stimulus, but High inflation is a risk the RBI can- demic took its toll. with Amazon.com Inc which cycle, according to global policy is likely to stay accommodative, not afford to ignore, Nomura economists The company had post- has objected to the deal. forecasting firm Oxford economists and analysts said. wrote in a note. ed a net profit of Rs 165.08 Amazon and Future Retail Economics. Industrial production in September The RBI said on Wednesday that crore in the same quarter have both filed pleas before It further said that grew for the first time in six months prospects for economic recovery have last fiscal. Revenue from the Delhi high court. While inflation is expected to while green shoots are also visible in ris- brightened, a comment interpreted by operations fell 73.86% at FRL has filed a lawsuit average significantly ing goods and services tax collections, some analysts that the bank may not Rs 1,424.21 against Rs against Amazon in the Delhi above 6 per cent in the higher energy consumption, and an need to do much more to boost growth. 5,449.06 crore in the corre- high court to stop it from fourth quarter of the cur- uptick in the purchasing managers’ index If the upturn is sustained over the sponding quarter last fis- interfering in the RIL- rent fiscal and the RBI among other gauges. next few months, the RBI said it expects cal. The company saw its Future deal, the US retail may hold policy rates in With inflation staying above 7% in the economy to break out of the contrac- total expenses during the giant has urged immediate December monetary policy October for a second straight month, well tion seen in the first two quarters and quarter drop 58.8% to Rs intervention by regulators review meeting. inflation to a nearly six- increasing possibility that above the RBI’s medium term target of return to positive growth in the 2,181.85 crore against Rs Securities and Exchange “Consumer inflation and-a-half year high of the RBI’s easing cycle has 4%, views that India is near the end of December quarter. 5,304.80 crore in July- Board of India (Sebi) and rose back to pre-virus 7.61 per cent in October, ended,” Oxford Economics the current rate cutting cycle have Rating agency Moody’s on Thursday September 2019 quarter. Competition Commission of highs in October, with keeping it significantly said. become more pronounced. revised its 2020/21 growth forecast to a “The Covid-19 pandem- India (CCI) to halt the deal. almost every broad catego- above the comfort zone of Moody’s Investors “The inflation rate has been consis- 8.9% contraction from its earlier forecast ic has had a significant Amazon has accused FRL of ry other than fuel experi- the Reserve Bank. Retail Service has also revised tently ahead of not only your target rate of 9.6%, citing the steady decline in new impact on the business breaching takeover norms, encing a rise in prices. inflation stood at 7.27 per upwards its GDP forecast but the upper end of your target range as and active Covid-19 cases since operations and the finan- misleading investors, disre- While Q4 is likely to mark cent in September 2020. for India to (-) 8.9 per cent well. Ideally, you should be looking at September. But Covid-19 is widely seen cial results of the company garding the award of the the peak for inflation, we “At the same time, contraction in the 2020 rate hikes right now,” said Sameer as the joker in the pack by most analysts. for the quarter and six Singapore International have turned more cautious robust bottom-up activity calendar year, as the econ- Narang, chief economist at Bank of They said the central bank would months ended September Arbitration Centre (SIAC) on the trajectory over data suggest that the omy reflates after a long Baroda. help banks and corporates through lower 30, 2020,” the company said and acting against the small 2021,” it said. economy may be recover- and strict nationwide lock- Though the central bank is unable to borrowing costs unless a second wave of in a regulatory filing. shareholders of debt-laden Costlier vegetables ing faster than we antici- down but added the recov- hike rates due to the impact of the Covid- infections forces it to provide more direct FRL operates retail store Future Group. and eggs pushed up retail pated. As such, we see an ery is patchy. 19 pandemic on economic activity, it support through rate cuts.

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6 News JAMMU | TUESDAY| NOVEMBER 17, 2020 Virus-hit Italy hosts Poland without Ramos causes missed spot kick IOA chief Batra bags Capital Foundation National Award coach and star forward drama on record-setting night NEW DELHI: Indian professionalising sports Olympic Association (IOA) administration in India, REGGIO EMILIA: GENEVA: A World Cup winner, ened defenders. Without its coach and star president Narinder Batra and his dedication forward, Italy can't afford European champion with Spain and Real "Ramos hadn't missed in 25 tries," was on Sunday conferred towards the upliftment of to lose against Poland in Madrid, and expert penalty taker, Sergio Enrique said. with the Capital all sports, it is a much what could be a decisive Ramos had scored from his last 25 spot "If there had been a third penalty, he Foundation National deserved recognition. Nations League clash on kicks. would have taken it as well. And a fourth, Award for his contribution "Indian Hockey has Sunday. On the night of his European men's and a fifth." in sports. also benefited under his They meet at Mapei record-setting 177th international The Ramos drama, as he passed Italy He was honoured with earlier leadership as Stadium in Reggio Emilia appearance on Saturday, he was given goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon's European the award at the Capital Hockey India President knowing that victory for two chances from the spot to celebrate men's mark of 176 international games, Foundation Annual with ... his popular initia- either side will likely send with a goal. took some attention from a high-class Lecture and Awards 2020 tives that have helped in it to the Nations League Ramos missed them both. goal that gave Switzerland a 26th-minute which was held online to reviving the sport and has finals. Switzerland goalkeeper Yann lead. Remo Freuler's technique was per- commemorate the 106th resulted in India truly Poland tops Group 1 in Sommer twice guessed right, and dived to fect to guide an angled, half-volley shot birth anniversary of embracing the Hockey League A. It is a point his right, to save in the 57th and 80th that rose and floated beyond Spain goal- renowned jurist, Justice Revolution." A former above Italy and two above minutes. Though the first was well keeper Unai Sim n's reach. Krishna Iyer. hockey player, Batra had the Netherlands. Italy of us who are here must do I'm someone who struck, the second was a flat, slow flop of Spain's lapse in Switzerland let Batra is also the presi- started his administrative plays in Bosnia- all that we can for those never pulls back and I an attempted chip and kept Spain trail- Germany take the lead in Group 4 of the dent of International journey by becoming the Herzegovina on who can't be. played through the pain ing by one goal. Nations League top tier ahead of their Hockey Federation (FIH) president of the Jammu & Wednesday, while Poland Italy midfielder for some important match- Ramos was spared further embar- decisive meeting on Tuesday in Seville. and a member of the Kashmir Hockey hosts the Netherlands. Roberto Gagliardini left es. I'm 33 years old and rassment by substitute Gerard Moreno Germany won 3-1 against a Ukraine International Olympic Association in 1997, a Italy has been beset by the Azzurri camp on I'm starting to listen to my firing an 89th-minute leveller in a 1-1 team that lost four players to positive Committee (IOC). position he held till 2011. problems heading into Saturday after a possible body. draw in the Nations League. tests for COVID-19 on Friday. Congratulating Batra, He was also the treasurer these qualifiers, mainly to return of the virus. Italy forwards Moise Still, Spain coach Luis Enrique was Though Ukraine took a surprise early Hockey India president of the Delhi & District do with the coronavirus. Gagliardini had the virus Kean and Pietro Pellegri not going to lose faith in his captain who lead, Leroy Sane soon leveled for the Gyanendro Ningombam Cricket Association Coach Roberto last month but recovered. withdrew from the squad is among world soccer's most battle-hard- 2014 World Cup winner. said, "Given his role in between 2005-2013. Mancini is still at home in He played all of on Friday because of Rome self-isolating after Wednesday's match but an injury. Kean was replaced contracting COVID-19, as inconclusive test result by Udinese forward is Lazio forward Ciro has forced him to return to Stefano Okaka. France beats Portugal, clinch Immobile, last season's his club Inter Milan as a Italy drew in Poland 0- European Golden Shoe precaution. 0 last month. winner. Italy defender Victory for either Italy Mancini will again be Leonardo Bonucci will or Poland would give it a Nations League finals spot replaced by assistant return to Juventus on significant advantage LISBON: The winner-takes-all into the path of Kante to finish coach Alberigo Evani, who Sunday after failing to heading into the final showdown between Cristiano off. Forced to focus on defending, was in charge on recover from a muscular round of fixtures but qual- Ronaldo’s Portugal and world Portugal’s playmaking trio of Wednesday when Estonia injury. ification would by no champion France was decided by Bruno Silva, Bruno Fernandes was beaten 4-0 in a friend- I've asked too much means be a foregone con- one of the least likely scorers on and João Félix struggled to get ly. It's not an easy period from my body because we clusion. the quality-packed pitch at involved. for any of us, Italy defend- had injuries at Juventus Italy drew at home to Lisbon’s Stadium of Light. Portugal star Cristiano er Emerson said. that didn't allow us to Bosnia in the opening Midfielder N’Golo Kanté, Ronaldo was left seven goals shy This season is a bit dif- rotate, said Bonucci, who round, ending an 11- whose prowess is tackling, not of the men’s national team record ferent from past ones. was hoping to make his match winning streak, scoring, notched the only goal of a held by former Iran striker Ali Our coach is unfortu- 100th appearance for while Poland lost to the 1-0 win that ended Portugal’s bid Daei with his 109 goals. nately at home, but those Italy. Netherlands. to defend its Nations League title His best chance came just and sent the French into the before halftime when he headed final-of-four. the ball inches above the bar. Egypt team doctor says Salah has Joining the fray in a crowded Portugal mustered its two best area in search of a loose ball or scoring chances once it fell rebound, Kanté was rewarded behind. when goalkeeper Rui Patricio Defender José Fonte almost mild coronavirus symptoms fumbled a ball into his path for by halftime thanks only to more good chances denied by equalized in the 60th when he CAIRO: Liverpool striker Mohamed Abou Elela, who spoke Friday and him to finish off in the 54th Patricio. Patricio. headed off the post. France goalie Salah has mild symptoms after testing Saturday with the Liverpool team doctor, minute. “Given the quality of the oppo- He closed quickly to smother Hugo Loris protected the lead by positive for the coronavirus and is due to said Salah has to isolate for seven days It was Kante’s second interna- sition, it’s of course one of our Martial’s attempt to tap in a stretching to block a stinging shot spend at least the next week self-isolat- under Egyptian health guidelines. tional goal in his 44th appearance best performances of recent great throughball by Antoine by substitute João Moutinho with ing in Egypt, the national team doctor “He's a mild case he doesn't have for France. His other strike came times,” France coach Didier Griezmann in the 12th. 15 minutes left. said. severe symptoms,” Abou Elela told the in 2016 in a friendly against Deschamps said. Martial’s header from a well- It was Portugal’s first home In an interview with The Associated AP in a video call from Cairo. Russia. “We deserved the win and executed set-piece hit the cross- defeat in a competitive match in Press, Mohamed Abou Elela said Salah's “He has to self-isolate in Egypt until France clinched a first-place we’ve fulfilled our objective of fin- bar on the half-hour mark, and six years. It had not lost on home attendance at his brother's wedding his test returns negative and then, of finish in Group 3 with three more ishing top. I’m very proud of the Patricio stood firm to block anoth- soil under coach Fernando might have contributed to him contract- course, he can travel back.” Abou Elela points than Portugal and the players. er tap-in by Martial of Lucas Santos. “We struggled a lot. ing COVID-19 but he cannot be certain. did not provide further details of Salah's Salah's positive tests were returned condition. tiebreaker on head-to-head goals They proved tonight that Hernández’s low cross in the 41st. France in the first half were supe- Friday on the eve of Egypt's Africa Cup of The 28-year-old Salah tested positive with one game to play. France are still a great team.” Patricio kept his side in the rior,” Santos said. Nations qualifier against Togo. He's now after being pictured sometimes without a Portugal won last year’s inau- Starting for the injured match until shortly after the “In the second half we got bet- set to miss Liverpool's first game after face covering dancing among dozens of gural Nations League. France Kylian Mbappe, France striker restart when he failed to keep his ter. It was a different game and the international break against Leicester people at his brother's wedding in Cairo outplayed European champion Anthony Martial hit the post on grip on a shot by Adrien Rabiot. we ended up suffering a goal that in the Premier League next Sunday. earlier this week. Portugal and was denied a lead the half-hour mark and had two Instead, he spilled the ball was decisive.” DeChambeau ailing after barely India squad clear COVID-19 test, begin making cut at the Masters physical training in Australia SYDNEY: Gearing up for AUGUSTA: After struggling to "I mean, it definitely throws a gruelling tour of make the cut at the Masters, you for a loop when the guy goes Australia, the Indian team Bryson DeChambeau said he's and gives you the ball on the 4th began outdoor training just not feeling well. tee box, 'Oh, I found it,'" with a light session after He's not sure what the prob- DeChambeau said. the entire contingent test- lem is, but he did get tested for "You know, I struggle when- ed negative for COVID-19. COVID-19 again just to make ever we know it's in that area and Several cricketers who sure that wasn't the issue. it's all wet and it's a plugged lie, recently competed in the It came back negative. guaranteed. Indian Premier League in DeChambeau, who was the "I'm like, 'Well, I know it's in the UAE, including betting favorite to win the this area that's plugged, so I Hardik Pandya, Prithvi Masters after a dominating tri- would think I would get some Shaw and Mohammed umph at the U.S. Open, did man- relief,' but clearly not. The three Siraj, attended the session age to shoot a 3-under 69 in the minutes was up, so I took a penal- at Blacktown third round Saturday. ty and went back to the tee box International Sports Park But that left him a whopping and proceeded to hit in the same inside the Sydney Olympic also seen in the pictures. Flexed biceps #spintwins 13 shots behind leader Dustin spot and had a really bad lie after Park. The Indian team is #kulcha,” he tweeted. Johnson , with no chance of the coronavirus. into some azalea bushes. He took that." The BCCI posted pic- currently serving a 14-day India are scheduled to claiming a second major title in "I had to do the right thing another 7 on Friday at No. 3 a DeChambeau was clearly tures of the outdoor train- quarantine period and play three ODIs, three 2020. and make sure there was nothing triple bogey at the shortest par-4 shaken by the first two rounds. ing and a gym session on members have cleared the T20s and a four-Test "Not good, to say the least," more serious than that," he said. on the course when his ball "It just seems like there's a lot its Twitter handle. initial COVID-19 test, series on the tour, starting DeChambeau said after finishing "I don't know what it is or what plugged deeply in the wet rough of things going not in the right Spinner Kuldeep according to information with T20Is from up his second round Saturday happened, but these past couple and couldn't be found within the way," he said. Yadav, pacer Umesh received. November 27. morning, before heading back out days, I've felt really, really odd 3-minute time limit. "I've certainly played worse Yadav, all-rounder Leg-spinner The Test series will to play the third. and just not 100%." "I just feel kind of dull and golf than this and won golf tour- Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Yuzvendra Chahal also begin with a Day-Night "As I kept going through the DeChambeau, who is capable numb out there, just not fully naments. So, you know, it's one of Thakur and Test batting posted a picture from his game at Adelaide from round, I started getting a little of hitting drives approaching 400 aware of everything, and making those things where it's golf. You mainstay Cheteshwar twitter handle with fellow December 17. dizzy. I don't know what was yards, raised eyebrows when he some silly, silly mistakes for can't control everything as much Pujara were seen warming spinner Kuldeep. Skipper Virat Kohli going on, a little something said he considered par at Augusta sure," DeChambeau said. as you try." up. “Back with my brother will miss the last three weird." National to be 67 instead of 72. A gallery guard found the lost DeChambeau plans to finish India’s newest pace @imkuldeep18 and back matches as he will be on a DeChambeau played 12 holes The bulked-up player hasn't ball about 10 minutes after the Masters, but he'll get more sensation, T Natarajan, on national duty for Flag paternity leave during in the second round Friday before lived up his boasts. DeChambeau took a penalty and extensive testing after he returns and Deepak Chahar were of India#TeamIndia that time. play was halted by darkness. He DeChambeau had a double- hit another tee shot, which home. "Every time I'd bend over then got tested to make sure he bogey 7 at the 13th hole on seemed to shake the player even and come back up, I'd like lose my didn't have the illness caused by Thursday when he hit his ball more. stance a little bit," he said. WBBL: Molly Strano becomes first Australians love to hate Bowling at India’s world class batting player to scalp 100 wickets “polarising” Kohli: Paine NEW DELHI: Australian SYDN EY: Test captain many runs." unit will be a test for me: Swepson cricketer Milly Strano Tim Paine says The last time the two scripted history on Australians have "polaris- sides met tempers flared MELBOURNE: Drafted into the Sunday in the ongoing ing" opinions on India with both skippers having Australian squad for the upcoming four- Women’s Big Bash League skipper Virat Kohli, one a go at each other at every Test series, in-form leg-spinner Mitchell (WBBL). The Melbourne whom they love to hate as given opportunity. The duo Swepson says he is itching to test his Renegades off-spinner rivals but at the same time even had to be separated skills against India's world class batting became the first bowler to enjoy watching him bat as by the on-field umpires on unit led by skipper Virat Kohli. scalp 100 wickets in the fans. a couple of occasions. Swepson is yet to make his Test Australian T20 tourna- Australia and India are "Australia and India, it's a debut, despite being included in the ment. set to lock horns in a four- heated competition and squad for Sydney Test against New Strano reached this Test series with the open- he's obviously a competi- Zealand last summer and also considered feat during the face-off ing Day-Night game in tive person and so am I, so for the Bangladesh tour before the against Melbourne Stars, Adelaide starting yeah there were a few occa- COVID-19 pandemic postponed the at the Sydney December 17. sions when we had words series. Showground stadium on "I get asked a lot of but that wasn't because he Included in the Australia A squad for strong case for himself but says he is not November 15. The 28- questions about him, he's was the captain and I was the two warm-up games against India, "counting his chickens" yet as he knows year-old registered the fig- just another player to me it the captain, it could have Swepson is now hoping to get a chance to veteran Nathan Lyon will be the first ures of 2-38 in her four- du Preez played knocks of Earlier, on Saturday, New doesn't really bother me. been anyone," Paine said. bowl to Kohli and company. choice. over spell. 40-run each and guided Zealand all-rounder There's not really a rela- Comparing his on-field "You want to challenge yourself "He's (Lyon) proven himself time and The International their side to a total of Sophie Devine became the tionship there with him to battle with Kohli to the against the best, and it's no secret he's time again in Test matches. I'm not Cricket Council (ICC) 165/8 in 20 overs. Natalie first cricketer to smash be fair, I see him at the likes of Joe Root and Ben (Kohli) up there with the best," Swepson counting my chickens too much there acknowledged Strano’s Sciver (24) and Alana 100 sixes in the tourna- toss and play against him Stokes, the wicketkeeper- was quoted as saying by cricket.com.au. with getting a go above him," the 27-year- achievement by making King (27) added some ment. and that's about it," Paine batsman said it always a "For me it's another challenge and old said. "But if conditions suit, there an appreciation post on quick runs in the end and Devine played an told ABC Sport. "With heated affair when the best another thing that excites me to be able may be a chance they play two spinners. Twitter. It wrote, “100 crossed the 150-run mark. unbeaten knock of 77 runs Virat it is a funny one, we players are out in the mid- to test myself against a great cricketer. "I'll be preparing to play all four wickets in BBL, one catch While Molly becomes to take Perth Scorchers love to hate him but we dle. "There is always a bit "Their whole batting line-up is world games. If the chance comes, I'll hopefully and a Super-Over win. An the leading wicket-taker of over the line by nine wick- also love to watch him bat more tension when a play- class. So any opportunity to bowl at those take it with two hands. And if not, so be eventful win at the office the tournament, Jess ets and 31 balls to spare. as cricket fans. He certain- er is as good as he is, it's guys is a test for myself and a challenge I it. I'm sure there'll be more chances in the for @MollyStrano!” Jonassen is second on the During her innings, ly is polarising in that type the same when you play can't wait to get." future." India are scheduled to play three In the Melbourne list with 85 wickets. She is Devine smashed three of scenario. We love watch- against England, its Joe Swepson took 23 wickets in three ODIs, three T20s and a four-Test series Renegades vs Melbourne followed by Sarah Aley (84 sixes and as a result, she ing him bat, but we don't Root or a Ben Stokes," Marsh Sheffield Shield matches this sea- on the tour, starting with T20Is from Stars game on Sunday, wickets) and Marizanne went past the 100 sixes like seeing him score too Paine said. son at an average of 21.17 to present a November 27. Meg Lanning and Mignon Kapp (83 wickets). mark in WBBL.

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She recently recovered from the coron- About being trolled, she said, “I was says no one should be able Aavirus, has spoken about on heavy medication throughout the to define her abilities or battling the illness, and the process which made me look heavy. have a set idea of her backlash she received There are many who called me fat capabilities. from some sections of when I posted a picture. It showed The actress, who made social media. The actor me how some can’t see through her mark with roles in said that there was a what the person has gone through and "Super 30" and "Batla ‘constant fear of death’ instead, just look for flaws.” House" last year, has in her, as she received The actor had revealed her diag- It is best to celebrate Diwali at "Jersey" opposite Shahid treatment. nosis in an October social media Kapoor and "Toofan" co- In an interview, post. “Although my team and I have starring Farhan Akhtar she also addressed been very disciplined on set, I coming up in Bollywood. the trolling about unfortunately succumbed to a mild home this year: Vaani Kapoor Films like "Aankh her weight that fever last week. After undertak- AANI KAPOOR is currently shooting for her Micholi" with Abhimanyu she was subject- ing the mandatory tests, I was next project with Ayushamann Khurrana in Dassani, "Pippa" co-star- ed to. “How diagnosed as Covid-19 posi- VChandigarh, titled Chandigarh Kare Aashiqui, ring Ishaan Khatter and insensitive tive,” she’d written. directed by Abhishek Kapoor. the "Thadam" remake are can people In an interview, she’d Due to the film’s schedule amid the pandemic, also coming up. around us said, “The fear around the actress will have to stay away from home this "With the changing be?” she won- Covid-19 is under- Diwali. She says, “I will have to settle for video calls landscape of content dered. standable. But this year. It’s a deadly pandemic, and it has impact- today, what really helps She told getting the test ed lives all over the world. actors is their range. A Bollywood Life, done, not hiding It’s sad that people have to restrict themselves filmmaker shouldn't be “I was really your diagnosis from going out and celebrating in a big way. But, on able to associate you with scared when and treating your- the positive side, the only way to celebrate Diwali any particular type. tant to explore various ones could easily end up in getting treated, self on time, really this year is with caution. It’s best to stay at home Fluidity and versatility genres, stories and charac- saturation," said the there was a helps. with your loved ones. If you are away from them, are crucial for any artiste ters. actress. constant fear of There’s no point keep that distance for their well-being and yours.” working in this day and "I consciously don't "I try to keep my choic- death in me. I in being scared and Under normal circumstances, Vaani would have age. With the set ideas of repeat myself and that es diverse. No two films or had very severe not helping other been home with her family. However, she will ring in heroes and heroines and often leads to letting go off two roles of mine should symptoms that I people. the festival with the film’s team this year. “My fam- villains gone, we are all some great stories. But it's be comparable to one knew had killed It’s not like if ily and I are absolutely fine not being under the competing for an audi- a careful process of choos- another. 'Toofan' and others on their someone has got same roof during Diwali. What matters more is that ence's attention equally. ing that I don't get stereo- 'Jersey' are as different as way to recovery. the virus, we we’re all safe and healthy. We can and we have to And we are catering to an But the doc- should runway from adjust to these times and act responsibly,” says the typed. I refuse to get chalk and cheese. No one actress. evolved audience that's pigeonholed. It's my job as should be able to define tors truly saved that person. We can simultaneously consum- me and I should help them and the Talking about gifts she’d like for herself this an actor to convince my my abilities or have a set Diwali, Vaani says, “On the personal front, I would ing a lot of international audience and my filmmak- idea of my capabilities. I thank my par- family from a dis- ents too for tance taking proper love a whole lot of great projects coming my way. I content. You have to be ers that I will put in the can do it all and that's my wish this pandemic just leaves our lives now, and so, bang for their buck," said effort to seamless fit into job as an actor, to deliver standing in sup- precautions. We’ve to port. It made me fight this situation hoping that a vaccine is introduced soon tops my list Mrunal. their story. Also, doing the on what the story of gifts for Diwali this year.” She thinks it's impor- same character or similar demands," she added. realize how collectively.” I want my characters to stay aware: Pankaj Tripathi I found it hard to stay mum about plot IS roles may have been with education. There is a term erate or spontaneous. ing the character which goes varied but there is always that people use nowadays and When you see cinema, you through many comical mishaps in twists on Drishyam 2 set: Esther Anil Han attempt on Pankaj that's called woke'. I want my sometimes cannot realise the course of the movie, some- Tripathi's part to keep his charac- characters to stay aware and whether a particular ele- times being thrown out from a HEN Esther Anil ters contemporary, something sometimes even an ordinary dia- ment has come to cin- bridge or being run over by a car. was shooting for that the actor says is reflective of logue spoken in a certain way can ema from the socie- I have never done so much Wthe thriller his own need to stay aware as a feel philosophical, he added. ty or cinema has action. Sometimes I am falling Drishyam in 2013, she human being. "Ludo", a dark comedy brought it to the from the roof, or hanging from a was a school girl who Tripathi is capping 2020 on a inspired by the popular indoor society. You will crane and then falling. Every day hardly understood the sto- high note with Ludo , Anurag game, carries four sto- find many real-life on the shoot, I would get to know ryline despite being in the Basu's highly anticipated ensem- ries together with gangsters who that I had a new action scene. thick of it during the film’s ble where he is in a crucial role of Tripathi's Sattu act- behave in a filmy I never filmed so many acci- shoot. Seven years later, Sattu, a wise beyond the years, ing as the dice. manner and dent scenes in any film and the Esther, now a college stu- sometimes endearing but other- Basu said there are interesting part is that I had hurt dent, could fathom the wise a dangerous gangster. It was Tripathi's char- many real life my back in a real accident before plot elements better while a character that Basu said he acter has a weddings hap- the shooting. So I was not very shooting for its sequel wrote keeping Tripathi in mind. domino effect, pening the way confident about doing all those Drishyam 2. However, she Asked about the philosophical impacting all they used to in scenes but somehow managed. had a new challenge. outlook that ties together his the other cinema. Mirzapur started streaming “On the set, I would characters from Sacred Games, stories and Sometimes from last month on Amazon often forget to keep plot Stree, Newton, Gunjan Saxena: in the reality is more Prime Video and now Ludo is sequences a secret and The Kargil Girl, Mirzapur to his p r o c e s s fictional and coming on Netflix following the Jeethu uncle and latest film, the actor said it may ends up we are trying success of Gunjan Saxena, mak- Mohanlal uncle used to say, ‘Ee kochu ellam have something to do the way he with a story to find real- ing it a great year for Tripathi but nashippikkum’ (laughs),” is in real life. of his own. ism in cine- the actor said he is not someone says Esther. “If someone Yes, there is something like T h e r e ma. It who overthinks. asked me about the this in my dialogues. I am not is a won't be My journey started in 1996 in scenes, I used to narrate sure why it's there, maybe it is romantic sur pr ising a theatre. It has been almost 24 the whole story. Once, our because I try to keep my charac- t r a c k that many years. It is a journey of hope and producer’s son visited the ters contemporary. Like people involving youngsters aspiration and proves that this set, and I didn’t know that have social media, I believe as an Sattu and use this world is not as bad as we think. If he didn’t read the script. actor cinema is my medium nurse Latha gesture (spread- you are honest in your work and At one point, when he but the crew had changed too enjoyed the thrills just where I should be able to say (played by ing their arms) in you have talent, it is rare for that asked me, ‘Isn’t this what whatever is happening in the Shalini Vats) real life now talent to go waste, the National by then, including cine- like any other viewer, as is going to happen after matographer and assis- she couldn’t piece the world through my characters, when he is hospi- because it is so School of Drama graduate said. your next scene?’ I was Tripathi told PTI in an interview. talised after a popular. Maybe "It takes time, like every- tant directors. Some had story together during the like, ‘No no,’ and went on gone on to be associate shoot. The 44-year-old actor, who series of acci- Sattu watches a where else. People are giving me to share more details, hails from Belsand village in dents. lot of movies, he a lot of love and like I always say directors, a few others had “In the theatre, when which amazed him. Jeethu started making their own everyone exclaimed, Gopalganj district of Bihar, joked In one of the said. there is no logic in love. Maine bhi uncle was like, ‘Hello! You that even the common people in scenes, Tripathi's The actor nahi khojta (I too don't look for films. But still, the envi- enjoying moments like, aren’t supposed to say ronment was great and ‘Oh, this is where the body the Poorvanchal region generally character spreads said Basu was it)," he added. "Ludo", also star- anything!’” because I too have grown was originally buried’, I speak in a philosophical tone. his arms, forget- responsible for ring Abhishek Bachchan, Aditya Regardless, Esther up, I could talk and dis- too was thrilled and But the awareness I have as a ting that he is walking on crutch- his stylish, '70s hero style entry Roy Kapur, Rajkummar Rao, loved to be back with the cuss more things with peo- shocked. human being, I want my charac- es, and the actor said he doesn't in the movie, which was changed Fatima Sana Shaikh, Sanya team again. She says, ple.” In fact, someone on the ters to have that even though remember whether the gesture, from what was originally Malhotra, Rohit Saraf, Pearl “After Drishyam, I had Esther remembers set had told me the story, they come from different worlds. I popularised by Bollywood super- planned. Maaney, Inayat Verma, and Asha worked with Jeethu uncle that while watching but I hadn’t understood feel awareness has nothing to do star Shah Rukh Khan, was delib- Tripathi said he had fun play- Negi. in Mr and Miss Rowdy, Drishyam in theatre, she anything.

Print to PDF without this message by purchasing novaPDF (http://www.novapdf.com/) GALAXYNEWS 8 JAMMU | TUESDAY| NOVEMBER 17, 2020 Authorised Rain and snow lash J&K, authorities sound Super caution for Jammu-Srinagar highway Stockist SRINAGAR: Light snow- was very light snowfall in fall and widespread rains the higher reaches of Jammu lashed parts of Kashmir on and Kashmir and Ladakh Sunday breaking the but there was no precipita- RD Trade extended dry spell which tion for the plains. had affected the region for The summer this year was Link the past many months. abnormally dry. The Srinagar-Jammu “The year saw abnormally Gali national highway authorities dry weather in J&K. The have asked the people to precipitation due to Western Gadhadhar avoid travelling on the high- Disturbance was almost way for the next few days as zero while the rainfall due to Mandir, there are chances of block- inches of snow on Sunday improvement in weather,” monsoon from July 1 to ade owing to the inclement and 7 inches on Saturday. he said. October 1 was 35 per cent Upper Bazar weather. Besides, there was heavy The MeT office said that less than normal,” said The precipitation was rainfall in north Kashmir the maximum temperature Mohammad Hussain Jammu prompted in northern and and light rain in southern in Srinagar was 7.7 degree Light to moderate rains central parts of Kashmir parts,” said an official of the Celsius while it was 2.3 also lashed the Jammu after a western disturbance meteorological department. degree during the Saturday region on Sunday afternoon. hit the region on Friday He said that Kupwara was night. Traffic police in Jammu M. No. 94191- bringing rains in some parts drenched by 14 mm of rains The traffic department has advised people against driv- 92754,7889398559, on Saturday. on Sunday and 71 mm on asked people to avoid trav- ing to Srinagar on the By Sunday evening, Saturday. “In Jammu, there elling on the Srinagar- national highway till 88250-55150 Fax heavy snowfall began at were 12.4 mm rains and 8.8 Jammu National Highway Tuesday when the weather both ends of Jawahar mm in Katra,” he said. as there are chances of is expected to be clear. No. 0191-2561822 Tunnel but vehicles were In Srinagar, there were blockades due to landslides. “The highway is function- moving through the tunnel traces of rain in these two “However subject to fair ing as of now. There are that connects the Kashmir days. weather and road condi- overcast conditions in region to Jammu. The meteorological tions, light motor vehicles Ramban after light rains. We It was also raining in other department’s deputy direc- will be allowed from are advising the people to parts of Ramban district in tor Mukhtar Ahmad said Jammu to Srinagar,” said avoid undertaking journeys AB BADLEGI NAZAR the evening. that the weather is expected the department in a state- on Jammu-Srinagar national “As expected, moderate to improve from Monday. ment. highway (NH 44) till snow with isolated heavy “The sun will also come out It said that the Mughal Tuesday when weather fall was recorded on higher on Monday afternoon. Road and Leh-Kargil roads opens up.” JS Johar, SSP reaches of J&K, Zojila and There is a prediction of are blocked owing to accu- Traffic, Kashmir (highway) in Drass area. System per- another wet spell on mulation of snow said. He also advised the sisted even today. Rain and November 18,” he said. As against the monsoon in people to cross check the snow will to continue on Meteorologist the rest of the country, status of the highway from Sunday at many places but Mohammad Hussain Mir Kashmir mostly owes its Ramban TCP before under- significant improvement is said that snowfall was less precipitation to winds blow- taking the journey. likely from Monday,” India this time owing to an ing from the Mediterranean The Mughal Road, an email: [email protected] Meteorological increase in night tempera- Sea which is y called alternate link between the Department’s (IMD) Dr tures from November 13. ‘Western Disturbance’. Kashmir Valley and the rest Sonam Lotus wrote in a “The snowfall was less as The union territory has of the country, was also Facebook post. the minimum temperature been witnessing unusually closed for vehicular traffic The Meteorological centre on the night of November dry weather this year caus- on Saturday following in Srinagar said that there 13 and 14 had increased to 6 ing immense problems in snowfall. was light snowfall in degree Celsius which the availability of water for Pir Ki Gali, the highest Gulmarg while it rained in changed the nature of the irrigation as well as drink- point on the Mughal Road, many parts of the Valley. precipitation. Subsequently ing. received further snowfall on “Gulmarg received 4.5 tomorrow there would be On November 4, there Sunday. PAGD says no rift among parties over seat-sharing for DDC polls SRINAGAR: After initial “There is nothing like that hiccups, the People''s (rift). Even if you give 100 Alliance for Gupkar per cent share to a political Declaration (PAGD) on party, there still will be Sunday reached a consensus some lacunae,” Mir said. over the seat-sharing He said the parties were arrangement for the second contesting the polls as a Service phase of the upcoming DDC Muzaffar Shah and Peoples it,” the leader, who did not composition and the polls in Jammu and Movement president Javaid wish to be identified, said. Sunday''s meeting was held Kashmir and said there is no Mustafa Mir, among others. He said the seat-sharing to fine-tune the seat-sharing with in 48 hours rift among the alliance part- He said consultations over list was likely to be shared arrangement. “Everyone has ners. PAGD members on seat-sharing arrangements by the alliance with the seen this maturely that there customer care Saturday had failed to for the rest of the phases of media in a day or two. is a bigger fight ahead and finalise the seat-sharing for- the eight-phased election Meanwhile, speaking to even if some candidate is 18002122750 mula for the District will continue. reporters outside Abdullah''s not accommodated or some Development Council “We are focusing on one residence after the meeting, party has lesser seats, it does (DDC) polls despite holding phase at a time. The consul- JKPCC president G A Mir not matter,” the JKPCC a marathon meeting, the tations between the parties said there was no rift among president said. third in two days, on the are being held in detailed the alliance partners as He said when the elections issue. manner and in cordial everyone understands that to the DDC were The alliance partners con- atmosphere. Such exercises this is part of a larger fight announced, the like-minded tinued the consultations on take time, but there is a con- for the rights of the people parties decided to contest Sunday as well at the resi- sensus on how to go about of Jammu and Kashmir. the polls unitedly. dence of National Conference (NC) president Farooq Abdullah, who is the chairman of the PAGD The PAGD is an alliance of several political parties seeking the restoration of Jammu and Kashmir’s spe- cial status abrogated by the Centre in August last year. Consensus has been reached over seat-sharing for the second phase of the polls in the meeting -- which was the fourth such exercise in the last three days, a PAGD leader said. He said the meeting, chaired by Abdullah, was attended by PDP president Mehbooba Mufti, Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) president G A Mir, Peoples Conference chair- man Sajad Lone, CPI(M) leader M Y Tarigami, No:DIP/J-7223/20 Awami National Conference Date: Nov 16/2020 senior vice-president

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