9thyear of publication Srinagar Observer Div Com holds interaction with JK Bank reports ‘colossal’ net loss of 1139 Cr, Gabriel added to West Indies Test squad CSR, other initiatives likely to be hit West Indies fast bowler Shannon Gabriel has been added to the Test squad stakeholders on Dal conservation for the upcoming England series after successfully proving his fitness in The Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir, Pandurang K Pole JK Bank reports ‘colossal’ net loss of 1139 Cr, CSR, other initiatives likely to the two inter-squad matches at Old Trafford. Gabriel, who was recovering Friday held an interactive meeting with different stakeholders be hit Jammu and Kashmir Bank has reported net loss of 1139.41 Crore for from an ankle surgery, was hitherto part of the reserves group. with regard to preservation and conservation of world the year ended March 2020 as compared to net profit of 464.88 Crore Gabriel, after a poor two-Test series against India in September 2019 famous Dal Lake. Addressing the meeting, the Divisional during the previous financial year. The Bank announced its annual results followed by an equally dismal County outing with Gloucestershire, Commissioner said that the world famous Dal Lake is called for the financial year ended March 31, 2020 after the Board of Directors went under the knife owing to a troubling right ankle. He returns jewel in the crown of Kashmir and it is the responsibility of adopted the audited numbers of the bank in their meeting | Page 07 now, having completed a long rehabilitation and proven his match one and all to contribute for its preservation | Page 05 fitness. “I am delighted that we are able to add Shannon | Page 08

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BriefNews China Says Neither Govt Employee Arrested In Wars, World Has Seen Victory Of For Seditious Posts Side Should Complicate Srinagar: A government em- ployee, working in higher education Our Brave Soldiers: Modi in Ladakh Border Situation department was on Friday arrested by Agencies armed forces. Jammu and Kashmir Police’s Cyber Cell Reacting to Modi's visit, for allegedly running an anti-national ‘Commitment To Peace Shouldn’t Be Seen As India's Weakness’ campaign on social media. Beijing: As Prime Minister Chinese Foreign Ministry As per the official communiqué, a Will Never Bow Down To Narendra Modi undertook spokesman Zhao Lijian told person identified as Tahir Nazir Shalla, a surprise visit on Friday to reporters that, "China and son of Nazir Ahmad Shalla, who is Any World Power: PM eastern Ladakh to meet troops India are in communication working in the higher education de- Agencies amid a bitter Sino-India mil- with each other through mili- partment was arrested for posting the itary standoff, China said tary and diplomatic channels. stuff on social media, which as per the New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra police was in contravention of social neither side should make any Neither side should make any Modi on Friday interacted with soldiers move that may complicate the move that may complicate the media policy for the government. who were injured in Galwan Valley It added that the employee was during clashes with Chinese troops border situation. border situation." allegedly running an anti-national during his surprise visit to Ladakh. Modi visited Leh where India on Thursday said it campaign on social media and tried to "Our country has never bowed down and he interacted with person- expected China to ensure ex- create a fake narrative. “The accused will never bow down to any world power, nel of the Army, Air Force peditious restoration of peace was circulating highly seditious and and I am able to say this because of and ITBP. During his in- and tranquillity in the border provocative posts through his social braves like you," the PM said as he inter- media accounts, which were highly teraction, Modi, who was areas in sync with provisions acted with the soldiers at the hospital. accompanied by Chief of of relevant bilateral pacts. prejudicial to maintenance of law and The morale-boosting visit comes at a order,” J&K Police Cyber Cell said. time of heightened tension along the Line Defence Staff Gen Bipin The Indian and Chinese The officials further stated that the of Actual Control on the | More on P2 Rawat and Army Chief M armies are locked in a stand- accused has been handed over to Police M Naravane, said the era of off in multiple locations in Station Sopore by Cyber Cell. “The True leadership in expansionism is over and eastern Ladakh for the last employee has also been booked under that India's enemies have seven weeks. Tensions esca- relevant sections of | More on P2 action: JP Nadda seen the "fire and fury" of its lated | More on P2 Two drug peddlers Agencies held in Sumbal New Delhi: BJP leaders hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Ladakh Bandipora: Police have arrested on Friday amid a military standoff two drug peddlers in Sumbal area of Bonhomie With China, Pak Agencies es as he made a surprise visit to Galwan Valley clashes and said between India and China, with party North Kashmir’s Bandipora district. Ladakh in the midst of a tense tales of the bravery and valour president J P Nadda saying his "words Must To Avoid War: Dr Farooq A police official told a local news Leh: Sending a strong message border standoff between Indian of the armed forces are echoing give words to the emotion of 130 crore Suhail Khan gathering agency that acting on a Indians and act as a great morale boost- specific Information, a police party to China, Prime Minister Naren- and Chinese armies in a number in every part of the country. er for our armed forces". ember of Parliament and former Chief Minis- of Police Station Sumbal arrested dra Modi on Friday said the era of areas in the region. "Bharat Mata's enemies have "Veer bhogya vasundhara. PM Narendra ter of erstwhile State of Jammu and Kashmir, a person namely Mehrajudin Najar of expansionism is over and that In an address to troops, Modi seen your fire and fury," Modi Modi's words give words to the emotion of Dr Farooq Abdullah on Friday said that of Inderkote Sumbal and recovered India's enemies have seen the paid glowing tributes to the 20 said in an apparent reference to M 130 crore Indians and act as a great morale dialogue is the only way to avoid war with China and Psychotropic drugs from him. During "fire and fury" of its armed forc- Indian soldiers killed in the the Galwan Valley | More on P2 booster for our | More on P2 Pakistan. In a brief chat with a local news gathering questioning, he revealed the name agency, Dr Farooq Abdullah said dialogue is the only of another drug peddler. way to resolve tensions | More on P2 According police raided the house of that person at Panzinara and Rajnath Thanks PM Modi It Will Boost Morale Of ‘Valorous Soldiers’: Shah recovered 2 boxes of Psychotropic drug Spasmo-Proxyvon (Tramadol) from efence minister Rajnath Singh on Friday thanked nion Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday lauded the Someone is lying: Rahul the possession of Mehrajudin Malik. Prime Minister Narendra Modi for making a visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Ladakh and ongress leader Rahul Gandhi took a veiled swipe at In this connection, an FIR under rele- Dsurprise visit to Ladakh amid border tensions U said the tour will boost the morale of “our valorous Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday over Chinese vant sections of NDPS Act has been with China and meeting the soldiers, saying that it has soldiers”. Modi’s visit to Ladakh came amidst the ongoing C intrusions at the LAC, saying while Ladakhis claim registered in Police Station Sumbal boosted the morale of the Indian Army. Earlier today, stand-off between the Indian Army and China’s PLA that China has taken their land, the PM says otherwise and further investigation taken up. Modi made a surprise visit to Ladakh and was briefed by (People’s Liberation Army) in the forward areas of the and someone is "lying". "Ladakhis say: China took our These arrests were made by police senior officers in Nimmoo. Talking to Twitter, Singh said high altitude region. Tensions had escalated between the land. PM says: Nobody took our land. Obviously, some- team led by Station House Officer Po- that the borders of the country have always been se- two countries after 20 Indian Army personnel were killed one is lying," he wrote on a Twitter. Gandhi also shared lice Station Sumbal Muneeb-ul-Islam cure under the Indian Army. "The borders of the country in a fierce clash with Chinese troops in the Galwan Valley in the voices of some Ladakhis in a video alleging that the under the supervision of SDPO Sumbal have always been secure under the | More on P2 eastern Ladakh last month. “Leading from | More on P2 Chinese have occupied Indian | More on P2 Saqib Ghani. Police appealed general public to come | More on P2 CB Books BJP Has Realized NEET, JEE Exams 7 Persons in JK Postponed, MHRD Srinagar: The Crime Branch Kash- Nothing Achieved By CRPF Man, ISJK Commander mir on Friday presented two challans Announces Fresh Dates against seven accused persons in two Aug 5 Decisions: NC MP separate cases. Killed In Srinagar Gunfight Bhat Imran The challan was presented before Raouf Dar Passenger Tax Court Srinagar and the Sgr Not Militancy Free, Srinagar: Amid Coronavi- accused in the case (FIR No 18/2013 U/S 420,468,471,120-B RPC) include Srinagar: Member of Militants Being Killed Before rus pandemic, the Ministry of Riyaz Ahmad Bhat, Shahnawaz Ah- Parliament (MP) and Na- Setting Up Base: IGP Human Resource Development mad Reshi, both from Shopian, Abdul tional Conference (NC) lead- (MHRD) on Friday postponed Razaq Tantray of Baramulla, Zahid er, Retired Justice Hasnian Abid Bashir National Eligibility cum En- Ilyas Ganie of Ganderbal. And Farooq Masoodi on Friday claimed trance Test (NEET) and Joint Ahmad Lone of Pattan Baramulla. that the Bharatiya Janata Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kashmir Entrance Examination (JEE) The Crime Branch Kashmir said in a Party (BJP) leaders have re- zone, Vijay Kumar Friday said that Srinagar examinations. statement to GNS that it had received district is not “militancy free” as the complaint from Mujeeb Masood Khan alized that nothing has been militants keep on coming to the district for Union Minister for MHRD, through Court of Judicial Magistrate achieved by August 5 deci- receiving funds and medical treatment. Ramesh Pokhriyal said the step Srinagar, alleging therein that one sions instead the things have “Srinagar can never be militancy free as was taken in view of the safety Riyaz Ahmad Bhat and others have gone to the worst. achieved,” Masoodi told a lo- long as militancy is there. Militants keep of the students. deceived him under the garb of provid- “BJP leaders at different cal news gathering agency. on coming to the city for many purposes. “Keeping in mind the safety ing government Job and grabbed an levels have realized that Au- He was reacting to BJP At times they come for medical treatment, of students and to ensure quali- amount of Rs 2,30000 in lieu of fake gust 5 decisions were not in National General Secretary, meeting with each other and sometimes ty education we have decided to appointment order. to receive funds,” the IGP Kashmir told re- “Enquiry conducted by the Crime the interest of the country or Ram Madhav, who said that Nasir Azam ISJK commander were porters on the sidelines of a wreath laying postpone JEE and NEET exam- Branch Kashmir revealed that Riyaz J&K. BJP General Secretary’s his party supported the idea killed in a nocturnal en- ceremony of a CRPF man who was killed in inations,” Pokhriya tweeted. Ahmad, Farooq Ahmad , Shahnawaz statement also reflects that of restoring full statehood to Srinagar: A Central counter that raged be- late night encounter yesterday at Malbagh “JEE Main examination will Ahmad and Abdul Razak Tantray in August 5 decisions were not Jammu and Kashmir. Reserve Police Force tween forces and militants on Srinagar outskirts. He was replying to a be held between 1st-6th Septem- furtherance of a criminal conspiracy in the interest of the country “We stand for restoration of (CRPF) personnel and in Malbagh | More on P2 query there have been | More on P2 ber, JEE advanced exam will be had dishonestly and | More on P2 because nothing has been status which | More on P2 held on 27th | More on P2 Single-Day Spike Of COVID Claims 4 More Lives in JK, Toll 121 Cases Cross 8000-Mark in 20903 Cases In India Nadeem Nadu J&K As 170 Test Positive Agencies virus infections presently in Srinagar: Kashmir Valley Nadeem Nadu Baramulla and Anantnag, the country. on Friday reported four more Jammu 13, Kathua 10, Gander- New Delhi: India's COVID-19 "Thus, around 60.73 per cent deaths due to covid-19, taking Srinagar: Fifty-Seven trav- bal eight, Samba six, five each cases soared by over 20,000 in a of patients have recovered so the fatality count due to virus elers were 170 new covid-19 from Budgam and Kulgam, day for the first time taking the far," an official said. in Jammu and Kashmir to 121. infections reported in Jammu three each from Ramban, Ra- country's total tally to 6,25,544 The total number of con- Officials said that three out and Kashmir on Friday, taking jouri and Doda, two each from on Friday, while the death toll firmed cases include foreigners. of these took place at CD hospi- the overall tally of the cases to Bandipora and Udhampur be- climbed to 18,213 with 379 There has been a surge of tals, one of the exclusive facili- 8019 in J&K. sides one from Shopian. new fatalities, accord- 4,35,009 COVID-19 cases ties for the management of the Official sources said Out of these cases, ing to the Union Health from June 1 till date. covid-19 patients. The other, that among them 42 63 were confirmed at Ministry data. According to the an 80-year-old from Baramulla, are from Jammu di- CD hospital lab, 61 at The country record- ICMR, a cumula- died at SMHS hospital here. vision and 128 from SKIMS Soura, 11 at ed 20,903 coronavirus tive total of 92,97,749 Those succumbing to vi- tients, both aged 70-years, from perintendent Dr Salim Tak said Kashmir Valley in- SKIMS Bemina and re- infections in the last 24 samples have been rus at CD hospital include an Tarzoo Sopore and Baramulla that the octogenarian was ad- cluding 10 personnel maining at Jammu labs. hours till Friday 8 am, tested up to July 2 with 80-year-old from Chatabal ar- areas respectively. mitted on July 2. “The patient from 108 RCC Treh- Dr. G H Yatoo, Nodal with Maharashtra, Tamil 2,41,576 samples being eas of Srinagar besides two pa- CD Hospital’s Medical Su- was suffering | More on P2 gam Kupwara, four CRPF Officer Coronavirus Con- Nadu, Delhi,Telangana and tested on Thursday. troopers, a policeman from DPL trol Measures at SKIMS Soura Karnataka being the major con- Of the 379 deaths reported in Baramulla besides two babies told a local news gathering agen- Sampling, Testing fter spurt in COVID cases, the government on Friday said that aggressive sampling, testing, tributors to the single day rise. the last 24 hours, 125 are from monitoring and supervision will be intensified in Kashmir’s four vulnerable districts that in- and a doctor. cy that out of the 1543 samples The number of recoveries Maharashtra, 61 from Delhi, 57 To Be Intensified Aclude Shopian, Baramulla, Srinagar and Kulgam. “The four districts that include Shopian, Bara- Giving the district-wise were processed at the viral di- stands at 3,79,891 ,while one pa- from Tamil Nadu, 19 each from In 4 Valley mulla, Srinagar and Kulgam are witnessing 82 per cent to 85 per cent Covid positive cases followed details, sources said 41 were agnostic laboratory of the hospi- tient has migrated. There are Gujarat and Karnataka, 17 from by deaths. So, divisional administration has decided to intensify sampling, testing, monitoring and reported from Srinagar 41, tal, 61 returned positive for the 2,27,439 active cases of corona- Uttar Pradesh, | More on P2 Districts: Govt supervision in these four districts from tomorrow onwards,” Divisional | More on P2 Kupwara 24, 21 each from virus. | More on P2 Srinagar 02 Observer Srinagar / SaturdAY / 04 JuLY i 2020 News

Parking sites in Srinagar DDC Kupwara inspects ongoing Speed Up Pace Of Works To Improve Traffic Flow: Div Com To Officers development works in Keran SO NEWS DESK time frame. SO News Desk inspect the proposed sites for car on enhancement of parking upon the concerned to ensure mechanism for better traffic The DDC inspected 6.3MVA parking. space is near to completion to preservation of heritage and his- regulation and adequate park- KUPWARA: District Devel- Receiving Station Mandian, be- Srinagar: Divisional Com- During his visit, the Divi- accommodate large number of torical buildings while unused ing facilities. opment Commissioner (DDC), ing constructed by STD Sopore missioner Kashmir, Pandurang sional Commissioner asked vehicles in it. premises may be demolished to Deputy Commissioner Sri- Kupwara, Anshul Garg today and directed the Executive En- K Pole on Friday visited city the authorities to speed up the While inspecting proposed car create parking space. nagar, VC SDA, Chief Engineer visited border Tehsil Keran gineer PDD to ensure the oper- parts on the second consecutive pace of all works being car- parking site at Lambert lane, the While inspecting other sites, R&B, Commissioner Srinagar and inspected various ongoing ation of the Transformer with- day to inspect proposed parking ried out for road widening to Div Com directed for connecting the Div Com directed the con- Municipal Corporation, SSP development works being exe- in a period of 15 days. sites in the summer capital. improve the traffic flow and to SBI parking slot with Lambert cerned officers to undertake a Traffic, SSP Srinagar, Addi- cuted in the area. The DDC also inspected The Div Com visited M A ensure sustainable deconges- lane parking site to create big special drive so that maximum tional Deputy Commissioner The DDC directed all con- Government Boys High School Road, TRC, Polo View, Regal tion in the city. parking chunk for the conve- parking facility is made avail- Srinagar, officers of Irrigation cerned officers and executing Mandian and issued on spot Chowk, Lambert Lane, Old Court At Residency road near SBI nience of commuters as well as able to the people. and Flood Control, RTO, Beacon agencies to speed up the pace of directions to the concern Head- Complex, Jehangir Chowk, Bat- parking, the Div Com was ap- for better traffic regulation in He also directed for removal Kashmir, Ramkay besides offi- work on various ongoing devel- master to resume the class maloo, Barzulla, Rawalpora, praised by Deputy Commis- the area. of encroachments along road- cers from other concerned de- opment projects undertaken in work of students in small seg- Hyderpora, Bemina Shalteng, sioner Srinagar, Dr Shahid At old court complex Amira sides across the city besides partments accompanied the Div the border block and complete ments with due adherence to Qamarwari and other areas to Iqbal Chowdhury, that work Kadal, the Div Com exhorted adopting efficient and effective Com during the visit. them within the stipulated social distancing.

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In Wars, World rendra Modi Ji with our brave and courageous Someone is from Punjab, two from Puducherry and one each female (NA) from Illahibagh, male (43) from Ha- personnel of Army, Air Force & ITBP at a for- from Kerala and Uttarakhand. bak , male (03) and 01 female (38) from Eidgah clashes. He said bravery is a pre-requisite for ward location in Ladakh. territory in Ladakh. The former Congress Of the total 18,213 deaths reported so far, and female (70) from Batapora. peace and that the weak can never accomplish it. “This visit of honourable PM will surely chief’s dig came on a day when Modi visited Maharashtra accounted for the highest 8,178 Four cases from Bandipora include female The prime minister said the world has taken boost the morale of our valorous soldiers,” Nimu, a forward location in Leh to interact fatalities followed by Delhi with 2,864 deaths, (32) from Chewa, male (53) from Ajas, male (40) note of India’s strength due to the “exempla- Shah tweeted along with multiple pictures of with the personnel of the Army, Air Force and Gujarat with 1,886, Tamil Nadu with 1,321, Ut- from Gundboon and male (33) from Sultanpora ry bravery” of the armed forces in the recent Modi with the soldiers. (Agencies) Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), days after tar Pradesh with 735, West Bengal with 699, while the CRPF cases include males (24, 26, 38, weeks, adding history is proof that “expansion- a violent face-off between Indian and Chinese Madhya Pradesh with 589, Rajasthan with 430 51) from 35 battalion Budgam and Ganderbal ists” have either lost or perished. China Says Neither troops in eastern Ladakh. and Telangana with 275 deaths. case is a male (50) from Manigam. “The era of expansionism has come to an after 20 Indian soldiers were killed in a vio- Accompanied by chief of defence staff Gener- The COVID-19 death toll reached 272 in Kar- Dr Riyaz Untoo, Principal SKIMS Bemina, end. This is the era of development...History lent clash in Galwan Valley on June 15. After al Bipin Rawat, the prime minister reached Leh nataka, 251 in Haryana, 198 in Andhra Pradesh, said that out of 536 samples processed at the has proved that expansionist forces have either several days of silence, China acknowledged around 9.30 am, sources said, adding that Modi 152 in Punjab, 115 in Jammu and Kashmir, 77 hospital’s lab, 11 tested positive for COVID-19— lost or were forced to turn back,” he said. it suffered casualties but is yet to give out the was briefed by senior Army officers. in Bihar, 42 in Uttarakhand, 27 in Odisha and all from Srinagar. They include two males (28, He further said: “Your courage is higher than details. Gandhi has accused the prime minister of 25 in Kerala. 40) and three females (60, 0, 55) from Sheribhat, the heights where you are serving today. When At the briefing, Zhao also said that Beijing “surrendering” Indian land to China and “ly- Jharkhand has registered 15 deaths, Chhat- male (27) from Rainawari, male (31) from Bat- the safety of the country is in your hands, then will take necessary measures to uphold the le- ing” on the border standoff issue. (Agencies) tisgarh 14, Assam and Puducherry 12 each, maloo, female (50) from Rajbagh , male (44) from there is a belief. Not only me, but the entire na- gitimate rights of its businesses in India follow- Himachal Pradesh 10, Chandigarh six, Goa Bemina, male (45) from Qamarwari and male tion believes in you. We all are proud of you.” ing New Delhi’s decision to bar Chinese firms BJP Has Realized four and Meghalaya, Tripura, Ladakh and (52) from Sanatnagar. The prime minister was accompanied by from taking part in road projects and amid was on August 4, then after to restore autono- Arunachal Pradesh have reported one fatality The cases confirmed at CD hospital lab in- Chief of Defence Staff Gen Bipin Rawat and reports of delay in customs clearances of ship- my as per Delhi agreement. Statehood is not our each, according to the Health Ministry. clude male (28) from Sultanpora Kandi, female Army Chief Gen MM Naravane. ments of Chinese firms. aim and objective neither it satisfies political as- More than 70 per cent deaths took place due (28) and male (28) from Diver Lolab, female “Whether during the world wars or peace, The Indian side should not have strategic piration of people of J&K. BJP has to introspect to comorbidities, it said. (36) and male (55) from Dolipora Trehgam, the world has seen the victory of our brave sol- miscalculation on China. We hope it will work how things have gone to worst because of misad- Maharashtra has reported the highest num- two males (45, 45) and two female (18, 54) from diers and their efforts towards peace,” he said with China to uphold the overall picture of our venture of August 5,” the NC MP claimed. ber of cases at 1,86,626, followed by Tamil Nadu Kupwara, male (65) from Baramulla, female amid chants of ‘Vande Mataram’. bilateral relations, he said. (Agencies) He said things have gone backwards in Kash- at 98,392, Delhi at 92,175, Gujarat at 33,913, Uttar (60) from Shopian, female (65) from Kulgam, “We are the same people who pray to the mir. “Peace is still an issue. Every day one or Pradesh at 24,825, West Bengal at 19,819 and Ra- male (30) from Nagranar, Male (22) from Binnar flute-playing Lord Krishna, but we are also It Will Boost two encounters take place, which was not be- jasthan at 18,662 according to the ministry data. Baramulla, Male (23) from Devbugh, male (25) those who idolise and pray to the same Lord the front. Prime Minister Shri @Narendra- fore August 5,” Hasnian added. The number of COVID-19 cases has gone up from BB CANT Srinagar, male (58) from Be- Krishna who carries the ‘Sudarshana Chakra’,” Modi Ji with our brave and courageous per- Madhav has said, “BJP’s Jammu & Kashmir to 18,570 in Telangana, 18,016 in Karnataka, mina , male (55) from Soura , female (45) from he said. sonnel of Army, Air Force & ITBP at a forward unit is of the opinion that statehood should be 16,097 in Andhra Pradesh, 15,509 in Haryana, Naridara Baramulla, Male (20) from Qazigund, The Indian and Chinese armies are locked in location in Ladakh. “This visit of honourable given back when the time is favourable. We and 14,106 in Madhya Pradesh. female (55) from Kalashpora Srinagar, male (75) a bitter standoff in multiple locations in eastern PM will surely boost the morale of our valorous want J&K to be restored to a full state’s status. It has risen to 10,471 in Bihar, 9,013 in Assam, and female (40) from Safakadal , male (62) from Ladakh for the last seven weeks. The tension es- soldiers,” he tweeted along with multiple pic- Home Minister Amit Shah himself said while 7,849 in Jammu and Kashmir and 7,545 in Odis- Buchpora, male (63) from Bemina , two males calated manifold after 20 Indian soldiers were tures of Modi with the soldiers. granting UT status that work would be done to ha. Punjab has reported 5,784 novel coronavirus (65, 39) from Habakadal, male (23) from Ra- killed in a violent clash in Galwan Valley on Shah also used the hashtag ‘#ModiInLeh’ in get full statehood back very soon. The Assem- infections so far, while Kerala has 4,753 cases. jbagh, male (NA) from Gupkar , male (34) from June 15. The Chinese side also suffered casual- his Twitter post. bly is yet to be constituted and delimitation for A total of 3,013 have been infected by the vi- GMC Srinagar, male (01) from DJ Pora Kulgam, ties but it is yet to give out the details. The prime minister on Friday reached Leh UT is pending,” he said. (KINS) rus in Chhattisgarh, 2,984 in Uttarakhand, 2,584 male (55) from Chattabal Srinagar, female (32) In his address, Modi spoke at length about where he interacted with personnel of the in Jharkhand, 1,435 in Tripura, 1,482 in Goa, and male (35) from Batamaloo, male (NA) from how the virtues of peace, friendship and cour- Army, Air Force and ITBP. CRPF Man, 1,279 in Manipur, 1,014 in Himachal Pradesh Khag Budgam, male (40) from Handwara, male age have been a part of India’s culture since Modi, accompanied by Chief of Defence Staff area of Srinagar outskirts, late on Thursday and 990 in Ladakh. (35) from Ajas, female (59) from Lalpora Tang- time immemorial. He recalled that India has General Bipin Rawat, reached Leh around 9.30 night, police said on Friday. Puducherry has recorded 802 COVID-19 cas- marg, four males (37, 30,28, 40)from Pehlipora always given a befitting reply to anyone who am and then proceeded to Nimu post, sources A gunfight raged between militants and secu- es, Nagaland 501, Chandigarh 450 and Dadra Safapora, three females (25, 8 Month, 04) from has tried to disturb the prevailing atmosphere said. rity forces at 10:30 pm at Malbagh, Srinagar. In and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu together Iqbal Abad Kangan, male (36) from Narikher of peace and progress. Modi was also briefed by senior Army offi- the initial encounter, two CRPF men sustained have reported 230 COVID-19 cases. Kunzer, three Males (30, 50, 25) from Sangri Col- The prime minister affirmed that India is cers, they said. injuries, of which once succumbed on the way Arunachal Pradesh reported 195 cases, ony, male (60) from Jalal Sahib, male (34) from committed to peace and friendship but this Located at 11,000 feet, Nimu is among the to the hospital. Mizoram has 162 cases, Andaman and Nicobar Jamia Baramulla, male (35) from Kakarhamam, commitment to peace should not be seen as In- toughest terrains on the banks of river Indus Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kashmir Islands has 109, Sikkim has registered 102 infec- male (21) from Kanlibagh, male (72) from Noor- dia’s weakness. and is surrounded by the Zanskar range. (Agen- zone, Vijay Kumar said that a CRPF man, who tions so far, while Meghalaya has recorded 56 bagh, two males (4M, 50) from Suhail Colony, Today India is becoming stronger, be it in cies) had sustained injuries in the initial exchange of cases. male (20) from Khanpora, male (29) from Ta- naval might, air power, space power and the firing, got killed. “A militant commander from “Our figures are being reconciled with the wheedGunj, two males (45, 45) from Kanlibagh, strength of our army, he said, adding moderni- Rajnath Thanks ISJK Zahid Das who was involved in a series of ICMR,” the ministry said, adding that 6,031 cas- male (60) from Rajbagh Srinagar, male (54) from sation of weapons and upgrading of infrastruc- Indian Army. Prime Minister Narendra incidents including killing of police and CRPF es are being reassigned to states. DPL Baramulla, male (38) from Panzla Baram- ture has enhanced the country’s defence capa- Modi visiting Ladakh to meet and encourage men besides weapon snatching. He was also in- State-wise distribution is subject to further ulla and male (25) from Halmatpora. bilities manifold. the soldiers has certainly boosted the morale volved in the killing of a minor boy and a CRPF verification and reconciliation, it added. (Agen- Meanwhile, sources said 101 more COVID-19 He also said that government is putting ade- of the Army. I commend the Prime Minister’s man at Bijbehara recently,” he told a local news cies) patients have recovered and discharged from quate focus on requirement of armed forces. move and thank him for it,” Singh tweeted in gathering agency. various hospitals—50 from Jammu division Modi travelled to Nimu, a forward post, to Hindi. The Prime Minister was accompanied He said that two ISJK militants and aides of COVID Claims and 51 from Kashmir, taking the overall num- interact with Indian troops. Nimu is surround- by Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Bipin Zahid were earlier killed and two more are still from hypertension, CKD, COPD and bilateral ber of the recovered persons to 5075—1254 from ed by the Zanskar range and is on the banks of Rawat and Army Chief General Manoj Mukund active. pneumonia,” he said. Jammu and 3821 from the Valley. (GNS) river Indus. The Prime Minister met the top Naravane. Taking over to the official twitter handle Regarding patient from Tarzoo Sopore, he leadership of the Indian Army and later inter- He reached Nimmoo early morning today of police, IGP Kumar wrote:”#Killer of JKP & said, the septuagenarian was admitted on June Govt Employee acted with personnel of the Army, Air Force and is presently interacting with Army, Air CRPF personnel at #Bijbehara #Anantnag and 29. “He was having COPD and hypertension,” law for further course of action,” they said. and ITBP. Force and ITBP personnel. Located at 11,000 one 6 years old boy, #militant Zahid Daas killed he said. Meanwhile, Jammu and Kashmir Police’s In his address, Modi remembered all the feet, this is among the tough terrains, surround- in yesterday’s #encounter at #Srinagar. Big Earlier, a 70-year-old patient from Baramulla, who Cyber Cell said that it has identified many “proud sons of Mother India” who made the ed by the Zanskar range and on the banks of the success for JKP & CRPF” was running a medical shop, died at the hospital. persons who are misusing social media by supreme sacrifice at the Galwan Valley, adding Indus. Inspector General of CRPF Srinagar sector, “The patient was shifted to CD hospital on spreading false propaganda against the gov- those who were martyred belong to all parts of Sources had earlier informed about CDS Pramod Kumar Pandey said that a CRPF man July 2 and was suffering from pneumonia, hy- ernment. the country and “epitomised our land’s ethos of Rawat’s visit to Leh today. General Rawat’s vis- was killed in the initial exchange of fire. (KNO) pertension, diabetes and chronic obstructive The statement further reads that investiga- bravery”. it holds importance since it comes in the wake pulmonary disease (COPD),” he said. Dr Nazir tion has been set in motion to identify other per- He affirmed that be it Leh-Ladakh, Kargil or of Singh’s visit to Ladakh being rescheduled. Sgr Not Militancy Choudhary, sons involved in similar anti-State campaigns three encounters in Srinagar including the one yesterday at the Siachen Glacier, be it the high mountains or The Defence Minister was scheduled to visit Malbagh, in the past less than a month. The IGP said that if Medical Superintendent SMHS, said that the on social media and spreading false propagan- the icy cold water that flows in the rivers, these Ladakh today to review the preparedness of the there is no encounter in any district, that doesn’t mean the octogenarian from Rajbagh area died at around da. (KNO) are testimony to the gallantry of India’s Armed Army amid the ongoing standoff with China. area or the district is militancy free. 12:30 a.m. Forces. The situation at the India-China border in “Let me clarify, there have been no militant attacks in “He was admitted on July 2 and had bilateral Two drug The situation in eastern Ladakh deteriorated Ladakh remains tense after 20 Indian soldiers Srinagar. All the three incidents were the outcome of pneumonia and heart ailments,” he said. forward with any information regarding after around 250 Chinese and Indian soldiers lost their lives in a violent face-off in the Gal- proactive action of Police and the CRPF where leads With the death, 121 people so far have suc- drug peddlers in their neighbourhood. “Per- were engaged in a violent face-off on May 5 and wan Valley on June 15-16 when Chinese troops were developed and militants hiding in city were tracked cumbed to the virus in J&K— 107 from the Val- sons found indulging in drug peddling and cul- down and killed. Yesterday, also a lead was developed 6. The incident in Pangong Tso was followed by attempted to unilaterally change the status quo and when the suspected spot was zeroed in, the militant ley and 14 from Jammu division. tivation of contraband substances will be dealt a similar incident in north Sikkim on May 9. during the de-escalation. fired indiscriminately in which one CRPF was hit who later Srinagar district with 29 deaths has the high- strictly as per law,” police said. (KNT) (Agencies) The two countries have been involved in succumbed,” the IGP said. est fatalities followed by Baramulla (20), Kul- talks to ease the ongoing border tensions since The IGP said that in the Malbagh encounter, police and gam (16), Shopian (13), Budgam (10), Anantnag CB Books Will Never Bow last month. (Agencies) CRPF killed one ISJK commander for Anantnag district Za- (9), Jammu(8), Kupwara (6), Pulwama (four), fraudulently deceived (him) under the garb country’s eastern border with China. Bonhomie With hid Das, who along with four other militants were involved Doda (2) while one death each has been report- of providing Government Job. Earlier in the day, paying tributes to the 20 in series of attacks on police and CRPF including the one at ed from Bandipora, Poonch, Udhampur, Rajou- The Crime Branch also presented challan in Bijbehera, recently in which a minor boy was killed. “He was Army men killed in a violent face-off with Chi- between India and China. “The Prime Minis- a big criminal for us. His killing is big success for us,” he said. ri and Kathua. (GNS) Case FIR No 01/2014 U/S 419, 420,467,468,120-B nese troops in east Ladakh, Prime Minister ter has visited Ladakh today to take an assess- “Zahid’s two other associates were recently killed in RPC r/w 5(2) PC Act before the Court of Addi- Modi said the bravery shown by the soldiers ment of the situation. The situation between Bijbehara and two more militants of his group are on the Cases Cross tional Special Judge Anti Corruption Srinagar has sent a message to the world about India’s India and China has erupted tensions. But I will run and they will be killed soon,” the IGP said. Professor Farooq Jan, Medical Superinten- related to Unfair assistance provided to a stu- strength. say dialogue is the only way to establish friend- Asked about the 12 top commanders of Hizbul Mujahideen, dent SKIMS Soura, said that 23 are from Anant- dent by the supervising staff during exam. Addressing Army, Air Force and ITBP per- ship and avoid war,” he said while replying to Jaish-e-Muhammad and Lashkar-e-Toiba, who are on nag, 12 from Kupwara, 15 from Srinagar, four The challan produced against Imtiyaz Asgar sonnel during his surprise visit to Ladakh, he a query. police radar include five from Hizb, three from Laskar and each from Bandipora and CRPF Battalions, two of Bonpora Batmaloo Srinagar and Mehraj Ud four from Jaish. “We have already announced their names said the days of “expansionism” are over the He added that war is neither the solution of and they are being tracked down,” he said. (KNO) from Kupwara and one Ganderbal. Din Zargar of Balgarden Srinagar, the Crime world has made up its mind against such ten- anything nor it can resolve any matter. The cases from Anantnag include two males Branch added. (GNS) dencies. (Agencies) “Dialogue should be taken up with China NEET, JEE Exams (26, 25) from High Ground Anantnag, male (55) True leadership and Pakistan. Obviously, when we remain as September and NEET examination will be and female (60) from Kokernag, female (66) Sampling, Testing friends (with neighbors) we prosper. I am say- held on 13th September,” he said. from Dooru , male (14) from Danter, male (26) Commissioner, Kashmir, P K Pole told a local armed forces! True leadership in action!” ing India should also talk to Nepal where things The announcement was made soon after from Gopalpora, male (48) and female (45) from news gathering agency. Nadda said in a tweet after Modi addressed sol- are not good too,” he said. the report was submitted by a panel of experts Monghall , four females (59, 37, 10, 35) and male He said that lockdown will remain same as it diers in Ladakh’s Nimu. Dr Farooq Abdullah was recently released considering the ongoing situation of COVID-19 (34) from Bijbehara, male (66) from Arwani , is in these four districts, however, relaxations “Veer bhogya vasundhara” is a Hindi idiom from detention after he was booked under Pub- pandemic. female (30) from Zirpara, male (55) and two fe- will be given in two orange districts of Gander- that means that the brave will inherit the earth. lic Safety Act. He has been advocating dialogue MHRD had earlier constituted a committee male (50, 35) from Tantraypora Siligam, male bal and Bandipora, where cases have shown Lauding the prime minister’s visit, Home between India and Pakistan for peaceful resolu- to assess the COVID-19 situation across India (18) from Siligam, male (34) from Vailoo Anant- declining trend. Minister Amit Shah said it will boost the mo- tion of issues. and had asked it to file a report whether it was nag, female (55) from Hassanpora and female “Aggressive testing means more cases which rale of our valorous soldiers. On 11 November 2017, he said Pakistan-ad- feasible to conduct the entrance test. (22) from Bijbehara Anantnag. is not a worry. There will be more focus on Modi’s visit to Ladakh came amidst the on- ministered- belongs to Pakistan and the fact Pertinently, twenty five lakh students in- The 14 cases from Kupwara include tens males monitoring and supervision in the four vulner- going stand-off between the Indian Army and would not change no matter how many wars cluding nearly nine lakh aspirants have regis- (36, 48, 31, 34, 45, 42, 52, 52, 43, 30) from 109 RCC Tre- able districts of Kashmir,” he said. China’s PLA (People’s Liberation Army) in the are fought over the issue. He had also said that tered themselves to appear in JEE Main while hgam Kupwara, male (75) from Kralpora, male Yesterday, the Divisional Commissioner had forward areas of the high-altitude region. “independent Kashmir was not a reality.” 16 lakh students have applied for NEET. (KNO) (60) from Handwara , male (26) from Kupwara and said that the divisional administration was Tensions had escalated between the two However, his remarks once in the past “bom- female (65) from Manigah Batpora. mulling a strategy to deal with the challenges countries after 20 Indian Army personnel were bard Pakistan; throw Hurriyat leaders in Jhe- Single-Day The 15 cases from Srinagar include male (42) in four vulnerable districts of Kashmir. killed in a fierce clash with Chinese troops lum” had invited him criticism by political 16 from West Bengal, 11 from Haryana, 10 from from Hazratbal, female (35) from Zainakoot , He had also stated the patients who die of in the Galwan Valley in eastern Ladakh last opponents. Opposition had then said “his party Jammu and Kashmir, nine from Rajasthan, eight female (35) from Soura , male (51) from Badam- Covid-19, reach hospitals at the eleventh hour month. doesn’t want peace and can go to any extreme to each from Telangana and Madhya Pradesh, sev- wari , two males (28, 25) from Khanyar , three where doctors find difficult to treat and save “Leading from the front. Prime Minister Na- achieve power”. (KINS) en from Bihar, five from Andhra Pradesh, three females (60, 40, 13) and male (15) from Kimber , them. (KNO) SRINAGAR NEWS SRINAGAR /SATURDAY / 04 JULY I 2020 OBSERVER 03 Navin chairs NMSA, NeGP-A Chief Justice Gita Mittal interact Committees meeting Rs 3703.17 Lakh approved for the year with Lawyers, Judicial Officers 2020-21 under NMSA, NeGP-A SO NEWS DESK for the High Court as well as for SO NEWS DESK the District and subordinate Courts JAMMU: Chief Justice of Jammu of UTs of Jammu and Kashmir & JAMMU: Principal Secre- and Kashmir High Court, Justice Ladakh. tary Agriculture Production Gita Mittal today held an interac- The Chief Justice emphasized Department, Navin Kumar tion with lawyers of Union Terri- the use of technology in the pres- Choudhary today chaired tories of Jammu and Kashmir & ent crisis and how it can help judi- meeting of State Level Ex- Ladakh through Virtual mode. The ciary in dispensation of Justice. ecutive Committee of Na- interaction was held in two sessions. The lawyers were advised to embrace tional Mission for Sustainable During first session, Chief Justice the technology and to further hone Agriculture (NMSA) and interacted with lawyers having their technical skills so as to ef- State Empowered Committee tary-cum- residual produc- WhatsApp groups have been standing at Bar upto 15 years and fectively assist the Courts in hear- meeting of National e-Gov- tion systems. He also im- formed at the Panchayat in second session, interaction was ing of cases of emergent nature ernance Program in Agri- pressed that the project level and latest technical held with lawyers having standing through use of Video Conferencing. culture (NeGP-A) for approv- should be implemented in know-how is disseminated at Bar for more than 15 years. Chief Justice lauded the role of ing the action plans for the such a way that it would make among the farmers on real A separate interaction was also Judges, lawyers and the staff in schemes. current service delivery time basis and providing held with Judicial Officers of all ensuring Justice to litigants even Speaking on the occasion, mechanisms more efficient, diagnostic redressal to the the 22 Districts of UTs of Jammu during the present time of crises the Principal Secretary urged transparent and accountable concerns of the farming com- and Kashmir and Ladakh through phasis on the concept of Court cently sanction has been accorded triggered by COVID-19. to adopt integrated mode of which will result in facilita- munity. Video Conference. Management for reducing the for providing second installment Suggestions and requests regard- farming for sustainable tion of farmers to have easy He said that NMSA has Besides, the Chief Justice Gita mounting arrears of cases. of Rs. 2500/- each, as financial as- ing construction of more Lawyers’ growth in agriculture and accessibility to these ser- been formulated for enhanc- Mittal, Justice Sanjeev Kumar also Later, while interacting with sistance, to the advocates of the Chambers, speedy acquisition of allied sectors. vices through multiple ser- ing agricultural productiv- interacted with the Judicial Officers. lawyers, Chief Justice enquired Union Territory of J&K who have land for construction of District He impressed upon officers vice delivery channels. ity especially in rain-fed Judicial officers were advised to about their well being and at the been given first installment of Rs, Court complexes, upgradation of to implement the scheme so On the occasion, Director areas focusing on integrated use various Information technol- same time advised them to follow 3,000/- by directly transferring the IT infrastructure at High Court, that its benefit percolates to Agriculture Kashmir, Altaf farming, water use efficien- ogy tools like Speech to text Software all the necessary directions, in- amount in their account numbers. appointment of Judicial Officers the ground and impact is Aijaz Andrabi, who is also cy, soil health management in dictating orders, reading of on- struction and precautions relating Expressing concern over the lack at places where posts are lying registered making agricul- Mission Director NMSA and and synergizing resource line journals, hearing of cases of to protection against corona-virus of basic infrastructure in High vacant, introduction of concept of ture more productive, sus- (NeGP-A), gave a detailed conservation. emergent nature through video pandemic. Court, Chief Justice informed the rain water harvesting in Court tainable, besides remunera- presentation of the respective During the meeting the conferencing facility etc. to over- The Chief Justice exhorted upon participating lawyers that High Complexes, opening of more phys- tive and climate resilient. e-schemes and highlighted total plan of Rs 3703.17 lakh come the impediments which come lawyers to keep ascertaining about Court was constructed to accom- ical access to Courts and Lawyers’ Navin Choudhary stressed the impact of these schemes was approved for the year in way of expeditious disposal of the well being of their colleagues modate seven Judges only, but at Chambers, were put forth by law- upon to conserve natural for promotion of location 2020-21 under NMSA and cases caused due to spread of Co- and to look into their collective present, with a total working yers during the interactive sessions. resources through appropri- specific improved agronom- NeGP-A. rona virus pandemic. Officers were needs as well as to discuss way strength of 13 Judges, it is facing Chief Justice gave a patient hearing ate soil and moisture con- ic practices. The meeting was attended advised to remain updated on legal forward during and after the CO- acute shortage of space. Due to poor to the lawyers and gave assurance servation measures and to While deliberating on the by Director Agriculture issues by reading online law jour- VID crises. infrastructure and acute shortage to the lawyers that their suggestions adopt comprehensive soil key objectives of NeGP-A Jammu, Director Horticul- nals and to devote their time in The Chief Justice informed the of space, High court is not able to and requests shall be considered health management. scheme, the Mission Director ture Jammu, Director Com- studying laws, statutes and latest lawyers that after sanctioning fi- start efiling and other IT related on priority basis. He also stressed for optimal informed that the Depart- mand Area Development judgments of superior courts. Chief nancial assistance in favour of activities. Chief Justice added that Ladakh based lawyers suggest- utilization of water resourc- ment is putting forward for Jammu, Director Planning Justice advised the Judicial officers lawyers practicing in UT of Jammu High Court needs auditorium, ed that more robust facility for es through efficient water bringing farmer centricity APD, Director Research to take full advantage of webinars and Kashmir, the process of provid- crèches, child care rooms, witness providing e-Connectivity between management to expand cov- and service orientation to SKUAST, and Director Ani- being organized by the High Court ing financial assistance to advocates assistance rooms, more parking Courts located in Ladakh region erage for achieving 'more the programs by enhancing mal Husbandry Jammu. in coordination with J&K Judicial practicing in UT of Ladakh as well space and other facilities which with Srinagar Wing of the High crop per drop' and to develop its reach and impact of exten- Director Agriculture Kash- Academy on different topics on as to Munshis working with advo- are not possible in the present build- Court be put in place. Few of the capacity of farmers and stake- sion services, improving mir, Director Horticulture daily basis. cates who are in dire need of as- ing owing to its old design and in- lawyers requested the Chief Justice holders. access of farmers to informa- Kashmir, Director Animal During the interaction, Justice sistance because of grave financial ability to support further expansion. to organize virtual interactions The Principal Secretary tion a services throughout Husbandry Kashmir, Direc- Sanjeev Kumar advised the Judicial hardship on account of lockdown Terming Bar and Bench as two on regular basis in future also. highlighted the role of inte- crop cycle, enhancing a in- tor Finance APD and Joint officers to evolve mechanism for due to the COVID-19 pandemic, has faces of the same coin, Chief Justice Chief Justice assured that online grated farming in order to tegrating the existing ICT Director Agriculture Exten- expeditious disposal of cases espe- also been set in motion. emphasized that Bar and Bench interactions shall now be a regular ensure food security and initiatives of Centre, and sion Kashmir participating cially cases which are very old. The Chief Justice further in- have to work in close coordination feature and next virtual interaction minimizing risks from crop States. in the meeting via video Justice Sanjeev Kumar laid em- formed the lawyers that very re- for creating adequate infrastructure shall be held very soon. failure through supplemen- He also informed that conference.

Dr Samoon distributes KU likely to hold offline PG entrance test Dwivedi holds I&C, GAD prizes among winners of Yoga Final call to be taken in a week’s time officers’ meets reviews Darbar Move arrangements ASANAS competition BHAT IMRAN test informed us that they is concerned, it will not be a were not aware of the offline big issue for KU administra- SRINAGAR: The Univer- exams and were preparing tion except in two subjects. sity of Kashmir is likely to for the entrance test for quite “In majority of the subjects hold offline entrance tests a long time,” he said. there is a maximum intake for admission to various post The official also said that capacity of 200-500, however, graduate courses in the var- earlier this week KU facili- in Botany and Zoology near- sity. tated 374 students of business ly 2000-2500 have to be ac- An official source told the studies who appeared for the commodated,” he added. news agency that the au- online exams of under grad- KU registrar, Dr Nisar thorities will decide the mode uate aptitude test (UGAT) Ahmad Mir said that the of entrance examinations and they got a good response. administration has not within a week’s time. “Although the UGAT exams taken a final call yet with He said that KU has not are held online across India, regard to the issue. SO NEWS DESK digitization in the prompt taken a call yet as to how and however, in absence of high- “We have not taken any delivery of services. He asked when the administration will speed internet we facilitated call and most probably the SRINAGAR: Commission- for exploring possibilities conduct the entrance test but the students and conducted entrance test will be held er Secretary, General Ad- of issuing certificates like most probably the entrance the test offline,” he said. offline in view of the demand ministration and Industries Vigilance clearance and test will be held via offline “Majority of the students He said that as far as hold- and requests from the aspi- & Commerce Departments, various NoCs through online SO NEWS DESK maintaining a healthy life- mode. aspiring to appear for the ing the offline entrance test rants,” Mir said. (KNO) Manoj Kumar Dwivedi today mode to let the applicants style to stay fit, discovering convened a series of meetings save on time and energy. SRINAGAR: Principal Sec- inner peace, creating a bal- of GAD and I&C Departments Senior officers of the two retary, School Education ance between mind and body here today and reviewed Departments were present Department and Skill De- of an individual. their functioning. in the meetings. velopment, Dr Asgar Hassan Dr Samoon on the occasion Mr. Dwivedi advised the Mr. Dwivedi also reviewed Samoon today distributed urged the students to par- DC B'la reviews DC Budgam chairs 71th officers to accord top prior- the arrangements put in place mobile tablets among meri- ticipate in such events as it ity to the service delivery for the opening of offices at torious students who took will help them to lead a arrangements for Observing bankers DLRC/ DCC meeting by their respective offices. the Civil Secretariat from part in Yoga ASANAS com- healthy life and maintain a He underscored the need for Monday. He impressed upon petition, 2020 at Civil Sec- fit body. expediting and fast tracking the officers to complete all retariat here. Pertinently, Yoga ASANAS ‘Kissan Pakhwada’ the service delivery and the pending works related Director School Education day was celebrated through- grievances put forth by the to opening of offices by Mon- Kashmir, Mohammad You- out the Jammu and Kashmir DC stressed upon all stake- common people. He asked day itself. nis Malik was also present on June 21st this year, besides holders to play a proactive for making file movement Later, Mr. Dwivedi visited on the occasion while as the celebration of Yoga Week role for making Kissan Pak- in the offices time bound so various sections of the Civ- DSEJ, Anuradha Gupta and from 14th June was also held hwada a successful mission that people don’t suffer un- il Secretariat and inter- Mission Director, Samagra by the School Education, in the district and ensure necessarily. acted with the employees Shiksha, Dr Arun Manhas Higher Education, Youth cent percent coverage of Mr. Dwivedi said there is and enquired about their participated in the pro- Services & Sports and Skill farmers under the purview a need to take advantage of issues. gramme through video con- Development Departments of centrally sponsored PM SO NEWS DESK ticulture, handicrafts, han- ferencing. jointly during which online SO NEWS DESK Kissan and KCC schemes. dloom, education and Speaking on the occasion, competitions were held at He also deliberated for BUDGAM: Deputy Commis- stressed on underperforming Dr Samoon said that Yoga District levels across Jammu BARAMULLA: Deputy creating awareness with sioner Budgam, Shahbaz banks to do more in lending. plays an important role in and Kashmir. Commissioner Baramulla, regard to the programme Ahmad Mirza who is also He instructed that since DDC Kupwara inaugurates Open Dr G N Itoo today convened among people at different Chairperson DLRC/ DCC Government has eased some a meeting of concerned of- levels and emphasized upon today presided over 71th of the lockdown restrictions Gym at Public Park Bohipora ficers to discuss the arrange- the heads of various banks District Level Review Com- related to COVID-19 Pan- ments being put in place for to complete the process of mittee/District Consultative demic, the Line departments Army's 44 RR Interacted celebrating ‘Kissan Pakh- KCC loans so that the farm- Committee (DLRC/DCC) shall coordinate with banks wada’ scheduled to be or- ers does not face any incon- meeting here. more effectively for better With Senior Citizens ganised from July 7 to July venience due to lack of fi- Lead District Manager performances, simultane- 21. nancial capital. Budgam, Miyan Farhat Man- ously creating massive On the occasion, a com- Meanwhile, the meeting zoor presented the overall awareness and enhancement At Ahgam Shopian prehensive discussion on was informed that as many performance of all banks of sponsoring of cases par- the subject was held during as 82365 farmers have been and line departments of the ticularly under priority JUNAID GULZAR which it was informed that registered under P M Kis- district for ending quarter sector. the objective of ‘Kissan Pak- san against the target of March 2020. The Chairperson also SHOPAIN: In order to strengthen the bond between the hwada’ is to increase the flow 107329 beneficiaries in the It was given out in the stressed on reconciliation local populace and the Army, regular interactions are of advances in agriculture district. It was also given meeting that banking sector between banks and line de- SO NEWS DESK facilitate the recreation of being organised. Continuing the trend, a constructive sector and double the income out that the district also leads has conducted BLBC meet- partments in addition he laid people, especially youth interaction with Senior Citizens was organised at Ahgam of farmers by way of their in the entire J&K in the ings in all seventeen blocks, emphasis on speedy dis- KUPWAR A: District De- besides it will help them to Shopian. involvement in agricultur- coverage of farmers under wherein representatives of posal of pending cases and velopment Commissioner maintain their physical 44 RR interacted with a large number of senior citizens al related welfare schemes the KCC scheme. all banks and departments instructed line departments (DDC), Kupwara, Anshul health. It was informed that at Ahgam camp and had a detailed discussion regarding like KCC, PM-KISSAN and Furthermore, the DC discussed, and reviewed to review and revisit re- Garg today inaugurated Rs.4 lakh has been spent on current situation, different situation of societies and tried other welfare schemes. urged upon all the stakehold- sponsoring of cases under jected cases so that these Open Gym at Public Park the purchase of gym equip- to frame steps to progress and peace. It was also informed that ers to follow all the guidelines various schemes launched cases are again re-sponsored Bohipora. ment and the funding has The senior citizens also put their suggestions, demands during the period special and SOPs related to COVID-19 by the government. if found viable. The Open Gym, established been made by District Ad- and road map. Mean while, army officer’s educated and registration camps shall be while carrying out activities Regarding RSETI, it was Among others, the meeting by Youth Services and Sports ministration. aware public for pandemic and advice public to follow SOP organized at different levels related to the campaign. informed that 19 awareness was attended by GM DIC, department at a cost of Rs.5.7 The equipment acquired to combat covid-19. wherein different services SDM Pattan, SDM Gul- financial literacy camps were Dr. Mohd Ashraf, Lead Dis- lakh was inaugurated in include health walker, Dual Furthermore, Major said that normalcy has been re- pertaining to farming com- marg, Chief Agriculture held across the district dur- trict Manager, Miyan Farhat presence of Additional sky, Sit up Bench, Big Turn- turned and it is one of the indicators of peace and the senior munity including enrolment officer, Chief Horticulture ing ending quarter March Manzoor, Director RSETI, Deputy Commissioner ing Wheel, Twister, Push citizens has responsibilities to look on the activities of of left over farmers under Officer, ACD, BDC Chair- 2019-20. The Chairperson Budgam Tahira Parveen, (ADC), Nazir Ahmad Lone, Hands, Rower, Cycle, Ab- particularly teen agers and have also remained vigilant PM-Kissan, KCC, correction persons, Lead Bank Man- while observing the perfor- CPO, CMO, DIO, Convener, District Youth Services and dominal sit up bench, besides over drugs which is the major concern uprising in the of land revenue records ager, District and Sectoral mance and progress empha- DDM NABARD, officers of Sports Officer besides other it was also informed that valley. among other matters shall Officers of various depart- sized on priority sector lend- line departments and rep- concerned. the Gym has been thrown The village authorities appreciated and lauded the sup- be delivered. ments, among others were ing particularly under key resentative of banks operat- On the occasion, the DDC open for people of all ages port provided by the army in all spheres. Speaking on the occasion, present in the meeting. sectors of agriculture, hor- ing in the district. said that the Open Gym will and gender. SRINAGAR 04 OBSERVER SRINAGAR /SATURDAY / 04 JULY I 2020 EDIT WHERE IS THE ISLAMIC STATE? menting of this complete system. of Allah. If we study the holy books ity, these things are not in our fancies; There are many reasons respon- very minutely, we will never come let alone on the ground. sible for this. They have been with across any reference or references The fourth and the last cause re- us since 7th Century. When the last where a Prophet of Allah advises sponsible for this is that we love mate- Prophet Muhammad ( PBUH) closed his community to worship him. We rialism. In the holy Qur’an, it is clearly his eyes, the rot began to appear on are those followers who worship the said that greed for materialism paves SYED MUSTAFA AHMAD the ground level. However, there is no Prophets of Islam. They were created the way for destruction. The divinity fault in Islam itself or in the teachings by Allah for the purpose of revealing sends calamities to those communities [email protected]. of the Prophet Muhammad, but the to the people that was best for them. that only yearn for materialism. Our way of looking at Islam after the death They themselves were subordinate to condition is such that we want to be EDITORIAL of Prophet Muhammad, changed con- the Creator. If this was not the case, the followers of Islam and still have the f Islam is the complete way of life, siderably. It is this malaise that is the Allah should have revealed to the material things of the highest quality. why it is not found anywhere in main theme of my article. Prophets to advise the people to wor- This paradox is difficult to understand the world. Why is it confined to The first and foremost cause respon- ship them. So, this acts as a good rea- if a person is a Muslim. The Muslim is Ithe holy books? Why rhetoric is sible for this is that we never get guid- son for failing in implementing the one who is the epitome of peace and found everywhere? Why is there no ance from the Constitution of Islam, principles of the Islamic State. tranquility. But the way of materialism practical system on the ground? If the the holy Qur’an. The holy Qur’an is The third cause responsible for this is full of conflicts. In this situation, the so-called enemies of Islam are being the source of guidance. It guides every is that we imitate other systems of the Muslim will surely have to embrace Is- Make Public found praising for its complete system community at every stage of life.When world that lack in many aspects. Com- lam in its truest form. of living, why the so-called champi- this is the case then which thing forces munism, Socialism, Feminism, Ideal- The above discussion has made ons or custodians of Islam are found the World in general and the Muslims ism, etc., have failed in one aspect or it clear that there should be the Is- Conveniences Available wandering in the maze of the different in particular, in implementing the in other. They have failed miserably lamic State on the ground level. The systems. If H.G. Wells, Bertrand Rus- principles of the holy Qur’an. This is in providing real solace to the Society. grand slogans never capitalize but the uthorities have miserably failed to sell, George Bernard Shaw, etc., praise the first cause responsible for not hav- If one aspect of life is advanced, other smooth implementation of the laws of construct public conveniences in Islam for its complete system, why we ing the Islamic State, where everything is severely distorted. This paradox is the Islamic State, can do miracles. So, fail in implementing that very system happens according to the divine plan seen everywhere. For this paradox, Is- the ball is in our court. many districts of the Valley, thus that has every attribute of being the and there is no space for chaos and con- lam came as a soothing force to soothe leaving the residents to lurch at best system of the world. But the ques- fusion. the nerves of those communities that A tion that arises is that What the obsta- The second cause responsible for had previously done many wrongs on (The Author is Graduate Student and writes large. The lack of adequate number of toilets cles are that come in the way of imple- this is that we worship the Prophets themselves. But when it comes to real- Regularly for “ Srinagar Observer “ views are his own) in public places has left hundreds of people, especially shopkeepers, students and others to suffer. The lack of public convenience has especially left women to suffer. Although the government took an initiative to help the peo- ple in constructing the toilets at their home, Will the CFS prevent the pending COVID-19 hunger crisis? but at the public places, nobody is bothering to increase the number of public toilets to help the pandemic, spreading the virus to seat at the CFS table. The CSM is an the public, thus outing a question mark over nearby communities. autonomous space that allows different the functioning of the departments concerned. Where then should we look to find social movements, Indigenous peoples, the political will and policy tools nec- labour unions, and advocacy organisa- The public conveniences should have been essary to avoid a world hunger crisis? tions to work together and shape the made available in almost every area espe- The UN Committee of World Food CFS's policies. cially where the rush of people remains high. MICHAEL FAKHRI Security (CFS) in Rome is best suited A human rights approach does not to shape the global response to the pan- just mean protecting vulnerable peo- But, the respective departments seem to have ALJAZEERA demic's devastating effects on food se- ple. A human rights approach means been deep slumber with taking no steps in this curity. Following its establishment in placing vulnerable communities at the regard. The people visiting these places are ll eyes have been on the World 1974, the CFS was a useless "talk shop" centre of policy responses, ensuring Health Organization during for decades. But it was revamped after that their demands are heard and ad- being forced to face tremendous hardships. the COVID-19 pandemic. The the 2008 world food price crisis. Since dressed by governments, and granting One fails to understand why the authorities Acoronavirus, however, has then, the CFS has become the pre-emi- them as much power as possible to de- concerned have failed to take measures in this not only created a medical emergen- nent global venue where governments, termine their own future. cy, it has also brought the world to the international agencies, the private sec- Some governments are not willing to regard. The public convenience at public plac- edge of a hunger crisis. tor, and civil society coordinate their adopt a rights-based approach or coor- es is pivotal. Therefore, keeping in view of the School closures everywhere mean efforts to tackle hunger and malnutri- dinate their policies with others, and that an increasing number of children tion. therefore reluctant to respond to the sufferings of people, the authorities concerned across the world no longer have ac- Today, however, it is not clear pandemic through the CFS. Because should gear up and make the public toilets cess to free school meals and are going whether it will be able to adapt again of this, there is a real chance that the available at the main markets as well in other hungry. Essential food workers in the and hold on to this important role. CFS will slip back to being just a place fields, factories and markets, are be- The CFS is in the process of deciding where governments share information public places to end the sufferings of people. ing forced to put their health at risk what it can do to stave off the hunger and do nothing. There is a dire need to address the concerns because their employers are not pro- crisis. It is trying to determine how it tion against COVID-19's brutal effects. If it is not allowed to facilitate an ef- of people especially women who are the worst viding safe workplaces and their gov- can adapt itself to the post-pandemic Not only is the CFS the most inclu- fective and broad response to the food ernments are not providing adequate world and what role it can play in the sive intergovernmental institution crisis triggered by the pandemic, the sufferers due to the lack of public toilets. The support during the pandemic. global coronavirus response. addressing global food policy, but it is CFS will lose its popular legitimacy. concerned municipality should identify the Without healthy workers, we cannot Ultimately, it has two options: it will one of the few such bodies that prior- This would be a shame, as, without the have a stable supply of food. Parts of either just be a place where govern- itise a human rights-based approach. CFS, the world will be left without a places at an earliest and come up with the flesh the food system are also a public health ments share national policy responses, Through the Civil Society and Indige- single space where all voices are heard points so that the genuine demands of people hazard. For example, meatpacking or it will act as a forum that can foster nous Peoples' Mechanism (CSM), vul- and global food policy is enacted in the are fulfilled without any further delay. plants around the world have fostered global cooperation and coordinated ac- nerable communities have an effective spirit of collaboration.

Remembering the Congolese women who fought for independence

The Woman Behind Lumumba Who was Andree Blouin? Some said she was a spy for the Russians or the Ameri- cans. Others claimed she was the Congo- lese prime minister’s lover. On October 15, 1960, the Baltimore Afro-American ran a headline describing her as “The Woman Behind Lumumba”. What is certain is that ANNETTE JOSEPH-GABRIEL Blouin was a self-proclaimed Pan-African- ALJAZEERA ist who made important contributions to the anti-imperialist project of liberation for African-descended people. A journalist ays before the Democratic Repub- once asked her whether she was a Commu- lic of the Congo declared indepen- nist. She responded, “Let small fools call dence, a woman walked onto the me what they like. I am an African nation- Dtarmac of the Congolese airport alist.” with quick, assured steps. Her name was Blouin was born in the Central Afri- Andree Blouin, a known anti-colonial ac- can Republic in 1921 and grew up sepa- tivist who was being deported by the Bel- rated from her family in an orphanage for gian government. All eyes were on her as “mixed-race” children in Brazzaville. Bel- she made her way to the plane bound for gium has since apologised for this colonial Rome. But among those watching, few atrocity. France has not. knew that she had hidden, in her glamor- Years later, when her two-year-old son, ous chignon hairdo, a damning political Rene, was ill with malaria, the French colo- document that bore the signatures of Con- nial administration refused to grant Blou- go’s nationalist leaders. in access to life-saving quinine medicine, it She planned to take advantage of her was reserved for Europeans only. She had expulsion to call an international press to watch her son die. Throughout her life, conference at which she would reveal ev- her movements back and forth between idence of Belgium’s interference in the French and Belgian colonies gave her first- transition to independence. As she walked hand knowledge of the particular cruelties on board, a colonial official blocked her of each imperial power. lese decolonisation. When she called the grandmother to death. woman behind Lumumba, because her path and asked, “Madame Blouin, are you Blouin came to political activism in the press conference in Rome at which she Blouin’s story is unique. But she was legacy continues to be overshadowed by expecting to return to the Congo?” Belgian Congo armed with insight gained highlighted this fact, she faced an assas- also only one of many overlooked women that of the “great men” of Congolese inde- She responded with as much sarcasm from her intimate knowledge of colonial sination attempt that forced her to flee who were active in decolonisation. She pendence. as she could muster, “Are you expecting to violence under French rule. She led a mass to Guinea. It was on Blouin’s suggestion worked with the Feminine Movement She is elusive, not because she was the leave the Congo?” grassroots effort to mobilise Congolese that Lumumba requested US assistance for African Solidarity, founded on April shadowy manipulator of Lumumba’s lead- Today, 60 years after the tumultuous women to participate in the independence in pressuring Belgium to remove its 8, 1960. 6,000 Congolese women attended ership, but rather because like many of the events that led to Congolese independence, movement. She stated that “one could not troops from Congolese soil. In her autobi- its first meeting. By the end of May, their women who lived and died for African lib- Andree Blouin and the women who fought separate the problem of the African conti- ography, she reveals that her motive was numbers had grown to 45,000 registered eration, she remains on the margins of his- for African liberation are all but forgot- nent’s resources from the problem of the to force Washington’s hand to reveal that members. As their political influence tory. Likewise, the work of the Feminine ten. But in her time, Blouin battled three African woman.” its alliance lay with the Belgian imperial grew, the colonial administration banned Movement for African Solidarity remains colonial powers as an adviser to Congo’s Blouin criticised colonial education, power. She never believed the US to be a their meetings. Congolese politicians, in relatively unknown in historical narra- Patrice Lumumba, Ghana’s Kwame Nkru- which limited women and girls to train- genuine ally. turn, tried to capitalise on the movement tives about the long and painful march to- mah, and Guinea’s Ahmed Sekou Toure. ing such as housekeeping and needlework With the assassination of Lumumba to boost their own popularity. The organ- wards Congolese independence. In our current moment, as Black female and advocated for a more comprehensive and several of his close advisers, Blou- isation remained focused on women’s en- Today, 60 years later, as global pro- activists lead movements against state vio- vision of education to be implemented in in was sentenced to death. She fled once franchisement. They outlined a vision for tests against the murder of George Floyd lence in the United States, France, Brazil, the new, independent nation. By 1960, she again, this time to Paris where she lived in women’s health, literacy, and recognition have led to the swift arrest of his killers and elsewhere, the narratives of African fe- had become one of three members of Lu- exile until her death in 1986. Other wom- as citizens of the emerging postcolonial na- while those of Breonna Taylor remain male freedom fighters can shed light on the mumba’s inner circle, working so closely en in her family were not as fortunate. tion. They also created chapters through- free, the decolonisation struggle of the historic roles women have played in the with the Congolese prime minister that Her daughter, Eve Blouin, recalls that the out the provinces and empowered local women of the Democratic Republic of the struggle for justice, and offer lessons for the press nicknamed them “team Lu- military detained her and her maternal women to take up leadership roles in the Congo is a clear reminder of the need to the present. In particular, Blouin’s activ- mum-Blouin”. grandmother. Like her mother before her movement. recognise female victims of state violence ism showed that women’s liberation could On the international front, Blouin who watched helplessly as her son died of Lessons learned and to remember their contributions to not be separated from decolonisation. criticised Belgium for sabotaging Congo- malaria, Eve watched the soldiers beat her In some ways, Blouin was indeed the liberation.

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Navin pitches for doubling farmers’ income DGP Felicitates “JKP-The Warriors” through convergence, Atma Nirbhar Bharat Documentary SO NEWS DESK

JAMMU: Principal Secretary, Department of Agriculture Pro- duction and Farmers Welfare, Navin K Choudhary, today em- phasized on doubling farmers’ income through convergence and Atma Nirbhar Bharat Scheme in a meeting held at SKUAST-Jammu. Highlighting the decision of Government to eliminate Essen- tial Commodities Act and allow direct marketing by farmers, Choudhary stressed upon the use of Atma Nirbhar Bharat scheme for popularizing value addition, processing, grading SO NEWS DESK bravely and efficiently and and packaging. He advocated suggested selection of 250 pan- community level value addition ence and technology. was attended by Director Ag- added that such appreciat- submission of projects under chayats for demonstration of lat- through collaborative efforts of On the occasion, an exhibition riculture, InderJeet, Director JAMMU: Director General of ing efforts further motivate Atma Nirbhar Bharat scheme est technologies in the field. He KVKs and line departments. was also organised to display CAD, Director Horticulture, Police Jammu and Kashmir, our personnel to work with for developing farm gate facili- called for greater convergence Director Research, Dr. R.K. University technologies and Ram Sevak, Director Animal Dilbag Singh felicitated direc- more dedication and com- ties in Jammu region. among university scientists and Gupta, delivered a brief presen- farmers’ innovations. Husbandry, Vivek Sharma, Di- tor Atul Vinod Duggal in a mitment on different fronts. Navin Choudhary asked the departments for achieving bet- tation on University activities, Meanwhile, statutory officers rector Fisheries, Mohd Amin, function held at Police Head- A 14-minute documentary Director Agriculture, Jammu ter results. including the issues of establish- including Deans, Directors of Director Sheep Husbandry, Dr quarters Jammu for project- “JKP-The Warriors” high- to provide market space to Self Vice-Chancellor, ment of three new KVKs for Ud- the University and Directors of Sanjeev Kumar, Director Flori- ing the work of J&K police in lights the efforts of Jammu Help Groups for displaying their SKUAST-Jammu, Professor J P hampur, Ramban and Kishtwar State Agriculture and line de- culture, K S Chib and Heads of the form of documentary. and Kashmir Police which products to motivate entrepre- Sharma stressed upon the need and faculties viz. Dairy Technol- partments shared the concerns other allied departments. ADGP, CID, R.R Swain, IGP is fighting on different fronts neurs. He emphasized on im- of adopting Integrated Farming ogy, Agriculture Engineering, related to farming sector in Jam- The meeting ended with Vote Jammu Shri Mukesh Singh since three decades and how proving the viability of cold stor- System, protected cultivation, School of Agribusiness manage- mu region. of Thanks by Dr S K Gupta Direc- were present at the function. the brave Police personnel age of fruits and vegetables and on-site organic production and ment and Division of Seed Sci- The meeting among others tor Extension SKUAST-Jammu. The DGP appreciated ef- of the force have faced every forts of the director of doc- challenge thrust upon them umentary, Atul Vinod Dug- with enthusiasm & devotion. Social stigma pushing up Covid gal, AVD Motion Pictures, The documentary shows the Div Com holds interaction with writer of the documentary various initiatives which were deaths in Kashmir: DAK Pritam Katoch , Director taken by J&K Police which of Photography Sanjay Ka- include awareness among stakeholders on Dal conservation poor, editors Atul Vinod the people, implementing re- Sought Cooperation From All For Restoring Pristine Glory Of Lake Duggal and Anil Angral for strictions on the unnecessary highlighting work ethics movement, establishing help- SO NEWS DESK of J&K Police. He said that lines , helping the people in officers and Jawans of dif- need, providing food and med- SRINAGAR: The Divisional ferent wings of Jammu and icine to the needy and helping Commissioner, Kashmir, Pan- Kashmir police are working the stranded people. durang K Pole Friday held an interactive meeting with differ- ent stakeholders with regard to preservation and conservation DLSA Poonch organises SO NEWS DESK the stigma that has come to sur- of world famous Dal Lake. round pandemic,” he said. Addressing the meeting, the awareness event on hazards SRINAGAR: Doctors Associa- Dr Nisar said shifting crit- Divisional Commissioner said tion Kashmir (DAK) on Friday ically-ill patients who are on that the world famous Dal Lake of ‘Drugs Abuse’ said fear of getting stigmatised life-support from various hos- is called jewel in the crown of leads to delay in seeking medical pitals to Covid designated hos- Kashmir and it is the responsi- help which is the main reason for pitals is also contributing to bility of one and all to contrib- increase in number of Covid-19 increased mortality. ute for its preservation and re- deaths in Kashmir valley. “Shifting them to dedicated store its erstwhile glory. “Patients arrive at hospi- hospitals is leading to interrup- He said the administration tals only when their symptoms tion and delay in treatment.” is taking concrete measures worsen,” said DAK President “Most of these Covid death for preservation of the Dal and ervation of the Dal Lake is the inviting them and giving an op- and influenza expert Dr Nisar cases have underlying medical redressal of the problems of peo- responsibility of Government portunity to voice their concerns. ul Hassan. conditions which is liable to get ple associated with it. but equally to be shared by all They also demanded that a “Early detection of cases neglected in Covid centers for The Div Com said that preserva- the stakeholders. viable sewage treatment sys- is the key to reduce Covid-19 want of specialists and equip- tion of Dal Lake being a multidimen- He said that various ini- tems is needed to be put in place deaths,” he said. ments,” he said. sional issue comprising environ- tiatives are being taken for around the lake with the capac- “But, patients come to hospitals “We need to revisit the exist- mental, scientific, humanitarian, mapping of encroachments, ities to cater to the huge volume late when their lungs are largely ing protocol for shifting critical- economic and legal requires a joint maintaining of desirable wa- of sewage and urged the chair SO NEWS DESK the legal provision to contain affected which decreases their ly-ill patients, who test positive effort from all stakeholders. ter levels and regular flushing, that all their genuine concerns the menace of drugs and ad- chances of survival,” he added. for Covid-19 at different hospi- He said that the regulation strengthening of enforcement may be addressed on priority. POONCH: District Legal Ser- vised that parents should stay Dr Nisar said instead of mak- tals,” he added. of the existing commercial es- unit, choking of streams and ca- During the interaction, ex- vices Authority Poonch, today alert and keep watch on the ing people aware about the dis- Dr Nisar said another reason tablishments including hotels, nals, de-weeding and dredging perts also shared their experi- organised an awareness camp company of their wards. They ease, an environment of fear for surge in deaths is lack of ECMO houseboats and residential ar- operations, plantation drives to ences and put forth valuable on hazards of ‘Drug Abuse’. also emphasised that the el- and panic has been created. machines in Covid centres. eas needed to be seen in light of prevent soil erosion. suggestions for conservation Chairman District Legal Ser- ders and parents when detect “Fear and misconceptions “Most of Covid patients who their functional needs as well as Besides suitable rehabilita- and preservation of Dal Lake. vices Authority Poonch Madan somebody taking drugs or in about the pandemic have result- get placed on conventional ven- the conservation of the lake. tion of the dwellers, facilities for Vice Chairman LAWDA Tu- Lal, Secretary District Legal Ser- company of an addict, he must ed in social stigma for both pa- tilators die, but ECMO machine P K Pole appreciated the con- smooth operation of business fail Mattoo, Director Tourism, vices Authority Poonch, Javed bring it to the notice of his par- tients and their families,” he said saves patients from the brink of cern raised by the participants establishments including hotels Nissar Ahmad, Deputy Director Rana Hakla, Advocate Bhanu ents instead of ignoring it. Dr Nisar said stigma makes death,” he said. for initiating discussions which and houseboats, beautification Planning and other concerned Partap, Advocate Tariq Hayat, Ad- The speakers informed that people to hide their illness and “While plasma therapy has he said would be critically im- and creation of public facilities officers were present in the vocate Mehmood Hussain Shah, in all the District Hospitals, the keep them away from seeking proved life-saving in critical- portant for vision and formula- which would now be prioritized meeting, while representatives Advocate Abdul Majid Khan, Ad- addiction centers are function- health care. ly-ill Covid patients, hospitals tion of strategy. and followed-up one by one. of Dal Dwellers, Houseboat As- vocate Roheni Parmar, Legal Aid al in all districts and whenever “There is an urgent need to in Kashmir have nothing to Meanwhile, Vice Chairman While putting forth their is- sociation and other persons Staff and Para Legal Volunteers need arises people should ap- scale up awareness among peo- offer to dying Covid patients,” LAWDA, also spoke on the oc- sues, the stakeholders thanked associated with Dal Lake also participated in the camp. proach the same for counseling ple on Covid and do away with said Dr Nisar. casion and said that the pres- the Divisional Commissioner for attended the meeting. The Speakers highlighted and treatment of such persons.

DIC Udhampur Conducts Talat Reviews Functioning DDC Doda Visits Bal Padhri, Interactive Session Under DC Poonch Provides Of Colleges, Online Courses Listen Grievances Of Migrants Atam Nirbhar Bharat Abhyan Cash Relief To Victim Of Under RUSA Scheme SO NEWS DESK SO NEWS DESK DODA: District Development Commissioner Doda, Cross Border Shelling Dr Sagar D Doifode conducted an extensive tour of UDHAMPUR: District Industries Centre Udhampur to- Bal Padhri area of Bhaderwah and held interaction day organized an interactive session under Atam Nir- with migrants living in the high altitude meadows of bhar Bharat Abhiyaan involving the unit holders and the area besides listening to their grievances. financial institutions for helping units come over the During the visit DDC interacted with the migrant financial crunch during the COVID crisis. population living in these high altitude meadows General Manager, DIC, Suram Chand Sharma, elab- during the ongoing summer season and listened to orately highlighted the relief measures being initiated their grievances patiently. by the DIC to help contain spread of COVID-19 in the The issues highlighted by the migrant population in- district. He expressed gratitude to all the industrial cluded construction of the bridle paths in the identified participants for their whole hearted contribution to- areas of forests, lacking of which has caused serious dam- wards JK Relief fund saying that their contribution ages to their livestock in recent times, opening of tribal shall go a long way in fighting Covid-19 in the district. School as mobile schools ceased to operate from the last General Manager informed the participants that now few years in the respective area, providing of solar lights, Udyog Aadhar Memorandum terminology has been construction of forest huts at Bal Padhri to facilitate changed to Udhyam Aadhar (UA) and its registration is tourists, to provide the pending tribal ration besides to mandatory for all existing and new units. All the partici- SO NEWS DESK scheme and the concerned au- provide the same on regular basis, the DDC on the spot pants were facilitated on spot for registration on UA portal. thorities informed that execu- directed the concerned officers to ensure necessary ac- He encouraged the entrepreneurs to get themselves reg- SO NEWS DESK The Deputy Com- SRINAGAR: Commissioner tion works have been restored tion immediately. The DDC listened to all their issues istered on Govt e-Marketplace (GEM portal) as a seller as it missioner inquired Secretary Higher Education, almost at all the places of vari- patiently highlighted during the interaction and assured is going to be the only future platform for buying and sell- POONCH: The Deputy about the wellbeing Talat Parvez today chaired a ous Colleges. them that their grievances would be forwarded to the con- ing in government offices. An on spot demonstration was Commissioner Poonch, of the victim and said meeting to review functioning Commissioner Secretary cerned authorities for redressal on priority. also given to the participants on GEM registration. Also, Rahul Yadav on Friday that reaching to the of Colleges, Online Classes and directed the concerned author- The DDC also informed them that the district admin- the Atma Nirbhar Bharat Abhiyaan guidelines were circu- provided cash relief to families affected with progress under different compo- ities to take all necessary steps istration is also dedicated to improve the tourism sec- lated among the participants. Besides, Bankers threw light the victim of cross bor- cross border shelling is nents of RUSA scheme. for expediting all ongoing con- tor across the district which will in-turn address the is- on new schemes launched by the government to tackle the der shelling, who got among the prime prior- Director Colleges, Nodal struction works. sues of the earnings and livelihood to the people living issues caused by economic gloom due to COVID crisis. injured during ceasefire ities of the district ad- Principal Kashmir and Di- On the occasion, the staff of in these areas. The migrants expressed their gratitude The GM also discussed in detail the new procedure for spon- violations by Pakistan. ministration Poonch. rector Planning were present the Higher Education felicitated to the DDC for listening to their basic and genuine is- soring cases under PMEGP directly to the banks and the man- The Deputy Commis- He said that admin- during the meeting. Talat Parvez on being elevated sues and also appreciated the persistence efforts of the date of DLTFC has been modified as monitoring body. During sioner handed over a istration is always with Threadbare discussion was to the post of Commissioner Sec- district administration for being committed to ensure discussion on PMEGP, it was clarified that from now onwards cash relief of Rs 5 lakh the victim and his fami- held on several projects under retary to Government. the general welfare of the people living in the far flung the cases shall be forwarded directly to various banks by the to Mohd Shokat S/o ly in these tough hours the RUSA Scheme. The staff expressed gratitude areas particularly of the vulnerable sections of the so- sponsoring agency and the banks will disburse the cases. After Mohd Sadiq R/o Kos- and all possible efforts The meeting also reviewed to the Commissioner Secretary ciety. Others who accompanied the DDC during the sanctioning and EDP Training, the entrepreneurs will be salian Tehsil Haveli for shall be made to miti- the physical and financial sta- for his employees' friendly role tour were Tehsildar Bhaderwah, BDO Bhaderwah, given more awareness regarding availing extended loans permanent disability. gate the sufferings. tus of civil works under the and for achieving new mile- Changa, Officials of RDD besides other officials of and any other schemes existent at that point of time. different component of the stones in the department. the administration. SRINAGAR 06 OBSERVER SRINAGAR /SATURDAY / 04 JULY I 2020 BUSINESS

I-T department refunds World food prices rise for Rs 62,000 crore to NBFCs corner major chunk of bond first time in 2020: UN 20 lakh taxpayers issuances worth Rs2 lakh crore New Delhi: The income tax request for release of refund. department has issued re- The CBDT further asked New Delhi: Indian compa- bond market this year. funds worth Rs 62,361 crore taxpayers to provide imme- nies raised over Rs2 lakh A large number of top-rat- to over 20 lakh taxpayers diate response to e-mails crore by selling rupee bonds ed non-banking finance between April 8 and June 30. of the department so that in the quarter ended June companies (NBFCs) too This includes personal refunds in their cases too 30, up from Rs1.3 lakh crore a made use of the Reserve income tax (PIT) refunds could be processed and is- year ago, as they tried to insu- Bank’s TLTRO. Rural Elec- amounting to Rs 23,453.57 sued right away. late their balance sheets from trification Corp. Ltd raised crore issued to 19.07 lakh "Such e-mails of the I-T uncertainties related to the Rs12,854 crore, Housing De- taxpayers and corporate tax department seek taxpayers coronavirus pandemic. velopment Finance Corp. refunds amounting to Rs to confirm their outstanding Bond sales were the high- Ltd Rs15,250 crore and Pow- 38,908.37 crore to over 1.36 demand, their bank account est in April and May, when er Finance Corp. Ltd nearly ROME: World food prices Amid continued market lakh taxpayers during this number and reconciliation companies raised Rs1.47 Rs23,000 crore. rose in June to post their uncertainty, the prices of period. of defect/mismatch prior to lakh crore, followed by In March this year, RBI first increase of 2020 and vegetable oils, sugar and "The income tax depart- issue of refund. Rs51,091 crore in June, ac- introduced TLTRO, under mark a slight rebound after dairy products rebounded to ment has issued tax refunds In all such cases, quick cording to JM Financial Ltd, also high. We expect the skipped earnings forecasts, which banks can access the sharp falls triggered by multi-month highs following at a speed of 76 cases per responses from the taxpay- which compiled the data. same trend to continue in and are cutting costs and three-year funds up to Rs1 the coronavirus pandem- sharp declines in May, while minute from April 8 to June ers would enable the I-T Many top-rated firms raised the remaining quarters with delaying spending to create lakh crore to invest in cor- ic, the United Nations food in the cereals and meat in- 30, 2020. During this period department to process their funds under the Reserve wider participation,” said liquidity buffers for the later porate bonds. This was fol- agency said on Thursday. dices, most prices remained of just 56 weekdays, the Cen- refunds expeditiously," it Bank of India’s Targeted Ajay Manglunia, head of in- part of the fiscal. lowed by another round of The Food and Agriculture under downward pressure. tral Board of Direct taxes added. Long Term Repo Operations stitutional fixed income at The quarter saw large TLTRO to facilitate funding Organization (FAO) food FAO also revised up its (CBDT) has issued refunds On April 8, the depart- (TLTRO), particularly in JM Financial. bond sales by corporates, in- to small- and medium-sized price index, which measures forecast for the 2020 cereal in more than 20.44 lakh cas- ment had said that in the April. Typically, the first The rush for funds comes cluding Reliance Industries NBFCs. Banks were man- monthly changes for a bas- season by some 9.3 million es amounting to more than context of the COVID-19 quarter of the fiscal is a lean against the backdrop of Ltd, which raised Rs24,955 dated to deploy these funds ket of cereals, oilseeds, dairy tonnes, foreseeing global Rs 62,361 crore," an official situation and with a view one for bond sales. bleak June quarter earn- crore; Tata group (Rs5,700 within 30 working days. products, meat and sugar, output of almost 2.790 billion statement said. to provide immediate relief “The quarter was differ- ings. Net sales and profit, crore); and L&T group Banks were the biggest averaged 93.2 points last tonnes — a 3.0% increase on These refunds have been to the business entities and ent due to ample liquidity. adjusted for one-time profit (Rs11,851 crore). Mahin- buyers of these bonds, while month, up 2.4% on May. 2019’s record harvest. The directly deposited into the individuals, it has been de- We saw a healthy level of ac- or loss, slumped to a 20-quar- dra and Mahindra Ltd and mutual funds stayed cau- FAO said it had rebased bulk of the monthly increase bank accounts of the taxpay- cided to issue all the pending tivity in the corporate bonds ter low in the June quarter, Crompton Greaves Consum- tious following the melt- all its indices, shifting the reflected an upward revision ers and no taxpayer had to income-tax refunds up to Rs market despite the fact that Mint reported on Thurs- er Electricals Ltd also raised down in Franklin Temple- base period to 2014-16 from a to Australia’s wheat produc- approach the Department to 5 lakh, immediately. government borrowing was day. Most companies have funds through the corporate ton credit risk schemes. previous 2002-04. tion estimates.

GVK, son in CBI net for Rs 705 crore airport scandal Black Facebook employee Mumbai: The Central Bu- The CBI also accused some Tension with China may drive up reau of Investigation (CBI) Airports Authority of India files racial on Thursday registered a officials of being a hand-in- private telcos’ 5G rollout costs case against Dr G. Venkata glove with the GVK Group discrimination Krishna (GVK) Reddy, chair- and of helping them to divert New Delhi: The central complaint man of the GVK Group of the money of Mumbai airport. government’s move ask- companies, and his son G.V. The probe agency has ing state-owned BSNL and OAKLAND: A Black Sanjay Reddy, the managing further claimed that the MTNL not to purchase Facebook employee, director of Mumbai Interna- group inflated expenditure Chinese-made equipment joined by two others tional Airport Ltd (MIAL), figures of MIAL by Rs 100 to upgrade their mobile who were denied jobs and few others, for alleged crore showing payments to networks has triggered at the social network, irregularities worth Rs 705 employees at their headquar- fear among private firms has filed a complaint crore in the running of the ters and group companies that they may have to fol- against the company, airport. who were not involved in low suit. saying it discriminates The agency also carried the running of MIAL. From Telecom operators against Black workers out searches at the offices of the GVK Group allegedly group have allegedly mis- April 2006, the GVK Group’s Bharti Airtel Ltd and and applicants in hiring, the GVK group in Mumbai under-reported the revenue used reserve funds of MIAL GVK Airport Holdings Lim- Vodafone Idea Ltd may evaluations, promotions and Hyderabad. The Enforce- earnings of MIAL by enter- to the tune of Rs 395 crore to ited has been operating the be hit hard if they have and pay. ment Directorate (ED) is also ing into contracts with relat- finance their group compa- Mumbai airport through to substitute Chinese 5G government instruction ZTE as threat to national The charge was filed likely to charge promoters of ed parties and meeting their nies. It has further claimed a joint venture company, equipment that provide on June 18 saying it was security, with Secretary with the Equal Em- the GVK Group for alleged personal and family expens- that they siphoned off funds Mumbai International Air- significant cost advantage. aimed at keeping Chinese of State Mike Pompeo ployment Opportunity money laundering. es using the funds of Mum- showing execution of bogus port Ltd (MIAL). The gov- Only a handful of compa- telecom gear out of an al- calling Mukesh Ambani’s Commission by Oscar According to the First In- bai airport. The central in- work contracts to nine com- ernment-owned Airports Au- nies—Ericsson, Nokia Net- most $8 billion plan to help Reliance Jio Infocomm a Veneszee, Jr., who has formation Report filed by vestigative agency said that panies in 2017-18 causing loss thority of India (AAI) Ltd is works, Samsung, Huawei loss-making operators “clean telco” for rejecting worked as an operations the CBI, the promoters of the promoters of the GVK of Rs 310 crore. also a partner in MIAL. and ZTE—manufacture 5G BSNL and MTNL. “Since Huawei. program manager at equipment. The last two that plan will be funded Telecom sector analysts Facebook since 2017 and are Chinese. by public money, they said the cost of shifting claims he has not been Industry estimates peg (BSNL, MTNL) should try from Chinese telecom fairly evaluated or pro- the market for Indian to ensure they buy made equipment is likely to be moted despite his “excel- telecom equipment to be in India equipment,” the significant for telcos al- lent performance” at the Covid-19, moratorium hit loan recovery biz around ₹12,000 crore annu- news agency quoted an un- though not unaffordable. company. Two others ally, of which Chinese ven- named person in the gov- Mahesh Uppal, a consul- joined Veneszee’s com- New Delhi: Debt collectors The collection agencies, Sanjeeb Manoranjan bad loans and loans that are dors account for roughly a ernment as saying. tant on telecom regulation, plaint, saying they were in India have suddenly found which solely depend on lend- Saha, the owner of Storm overdue but not yet classi- fourth. The rest of the mar- Though private telcos said from a 5G perspective, unlawfully denied jobs themselves jobless, ironically ers for recovery assignments, Financial Services, said his fied as non-performing. ket comprises Sweden’s have not received official the upfront cost will be a at the company despite at a time when lenders are have suddenly seen business company now only has a “We are not able to make Ericsson, Finland’s Nokia direction to steer clear of concern if some of the ven- being qualified. grappling with rising cases dry up. handful of pending non-per- any money at the moment as and Korea’s Samsung. Chinese equipment, specu- dors are not given access. Facebook said in a of overdue loans, as the coun- Four agencies Mint spoke forming asset (NPA) cases. there are no new cases allo- Bharti Airtel and Voda- lation is rife that they may “It is in the best inter- statement it takes dis- try’s central bank has offered to said that their revenues Storm Financial Services, cated by banks since the lock- fone Idea work with both soon be asked to do so, est of telecom operators to crimination allegations a temporary reprieve to com- have dropped more than 90% based in Thane near Mum- down. That apart, manpower Huawei and ZTE, besides considering the ratcheting have a vibrant market to seriously and investi- panies and individuals from as banks have stopped giving bai, takes assignments from is one of the primary resourc- the European vendors, up of measures by India in choose from,” said Uppal. gates every case. making loan repayments any new business since the private banks and non-bank- es of this industry and 40% while Reliance Jio works business and commerce. Transitioning to a new “We believe it is es- because of the coronavirus lockdown started on March ing financial companies of my employees have gone with Samsung. On Tuesday, the US for- provider is not a trivial pro- sential to provide all em- pandemic. 25. (NBFCs), to recover both back home. Reuters reported the mally labelled Huawei and cess for telcos, he added. ployees with a respectful and safe working envi- ronment,” said spokes- woman Pamela Austin. Black workers ac- count for 3.8% of all Intel to invest Rs 1,895 crore in Motorcycle segment may outperform rest U.S. Facebook employ- ees and 1.5% of all U.S. technical workers at the Reliance's digital unit of auto industry: Fitch company. Those num- bers have barely budged New Delhi: Electronic chip New Delhi: Fitch Solutions over the past several maker Intel's investment Country Risk and Industry years, a common pattern arm, Intel Capital, will buy Research on Friday said the across large Silicon Val- 0.39 per cent stake in billion- motorcycle segment in India ley firms. aire Mukesh Ambani's digi- would perform better than This isn’t the first tal unit, Jio Platforms, for Rs the rest of the auto industry criticism a Black em- 1,894.50 crore, the company as more consumers will be ployee has leveled at said on Friday. forced to enter the bike seg- Facebook. Mark Luckie, Intel Capital is 12th com- ment due to increased finan- who left the company in pany to join the list of mar- cial pressure amid coronavi- 2018, sent a memo to his quee firms who have recently rus pandemic. coworkers on his last invested in Jio Platforms, Domestic motorcycle pro- day — also posted on taking the total investment duction would gain some India's motorcycle sales will some consumers to commit In 2019-20, the country ex- Facebook — that chroni- amount to Rs 1,17,588.45 support from shift in demand contract by 23.7 per cent to purchasing motorcycles in ported around 16.7 per cent of cled what he called Face- crore. but more benefit would ac- year-on-year in 2020-21, we 2020-21,₹ it said. its locally produced motorcy- book’s “black people "Intel Capital will invest with over 38.8 crore subscrib- ital President, said that Jio crue from the export market expect motorcycle produc- Others are likely return cles, and this share is expect- problem.” Rs 1,894.50 crore in Jio Plat- ers. "Intel Capital has an out- Platforms' focus on applying as the demand for motorcy- tion to contract by just 16 per to the motorcycle market ed to increase in the current “Facebook’s disen- forms at an equity value of standing record of being a its impressive engineering cles remains relatively ro- cent year on year," it said. towards the end of the fis- fiscal, it added. franchisement of black Rs 4.91 lakh crore and an en- valuable partner for leading capabilities to bring the pow- bust in many emerging mar- This contraction in both cal and into 2021-22 as the Bike exports from India go people on the platform terprise value of Rs 5.16 lakh technology companies glob- er of low-cost digital services kets (EMs), the Fitch Group output and sales is largely economic uncertainty from mainly to Nigeria, Colombia, mirrors the marginal- crore. Intel Capital's invest- ally. We are therefore excited to India aligns with Intel's unit said in a statement. due to the production and COVID-19 starts to subside. Bangladesh, the Philippines ization of its black em- ment will translate into a 0.39 to work together with Intel to purpose of delivering break- In India, motorcycle pro- dealership operation stop- "We forecast that motorcy- and Kenya. ployees,” Luckie wrote. per cent equity stake in Jio advance India's capabilities through technology that en- ducers have largely returned pages that occurred during cle sales will increase by 28.1 Furthermore, as the glob- “In my time at the com- Platforms on a fully diluted in cutting-edge technologies riches lives. to normal operations and the first two countrywide per cent in 2021-22 and that al e-commerce industry's pany, I’ve heard far too basis," Reliance Industries that will empower all sectors "We believe digital access the segment does not depend lockdowns, it added. motorcycle production will growth accelerates under many stories from black and Jio Platforms said in a of our economy and improve and data can transform busi- on imported components as "That said, while we be- increase by 14 per cent over COVID-19 related lockdowns, employees of a colleague joint statement. the quality of life of 1.3 billion ness and society for the better. much as other parts in the lieve that the continued the same period," it added. it will further elevate the or manager calling them Jio Platforms, a whol- Indians," Mukesh Ambani, Through this investment, we country's automotive indus- growth in COVID-19 infec- Exports will remain strong need for motorcycles to ex- ‘hostile’ or ‘aggressive’ ly-owned subsidiary of Reli- Chairman and Managing Di- are excited to help fuel digital try, which reduces the risk of tions will see consumers over short to medium terms, ecute last-mile deliveries, for simply sharing their ance Industries, also runs Re- rector of Reliance Industries, transformation in India, where further supply chain disrup- hold off on making large which will support the coun- Fitch Solutions Country thoughts in a manner liance Jio telecom business. said Intel maintains an important tions, it added. purchases, the fear of public try's motorcycle production Risk and Industry Research not dissimilar from Jio leads the India market Wendell Brooks, Intel Cap- presence," Brooks said. 'While we forecast that transportation will motivate industry, it said. noted. their non-Black team members.” According to Ve- neszee’s complaint, filed on Thursday, “people of India’s services sector activity contracts sharply in June color and Black workers in particular remain New Delhi: India's services sector activi- successive month in June. A print above which is certainly going to spill over into and temporary suspensions. While this bilisation in activity levels, with around underrepresented at all ty remained in deep downturn in June as 50 means expansion and a score below the second half of this year unless the in- will have contributed to a rise in the PMI 59 per cent of firms reporting no change levels of Facebook and the COVID-19 pandemic curtailed intakes that denotes contraction, as per the IHS fection rate can be brought under control, figures, "this certainly isn't a promising in output since May. Meanwhile, "only 4 especially at the man- of new work orders and disrupted busi- Markit India Services Purchasing Man- Hayes added. sign". per cent registered growth, while 37 per agement and leadership ness operations, a monthly survey said agers' Index (PMI). The death toll due to COVID-19 in the "A large fraction of the survey panel cent recorded a reduction," it said. levels. They do not feel on Friday. "India's service sector continued to country has increased to 18,213 and are still reporting falling activity and or- Meanwhile, total new orders fell at a respected or heard. And The IHS Markit India Services Busi- struggle in June as the country's corona- the number of infections has spiked to der book volumes, reflecting an intensely sharp pace during June, which firms at- they do not believe that ness Activity Index was at 33.7 in June, virus crisis worsened,₹ said Joe Hayes, 6,25,544, according to the health ministry. challenging domestic picture in India," tributed to reduced consumption habits. Black workers have an up from 12.6 recorded in May. Economist at IHS Markit. Hayes further said though some com- Hayes noted. In some instances, customers had closed equal opportunity to Despite the rise, the Indian services Simply put, the country is gripped in panies have seen activity stabilise, but According to the survey, the slower their businesses due to the unfavourable advance their careers at sector activity contracted for a fourth an unprecedented economic downturn this is most likely just reflecting closures rate of decline was reflective of some sta- environment. Facebook.” Srinagar 07 Observer Srinagar / SaturdAY / 04 July i 2020 News

EXCLUSIVE: JK Bank reports ‘colossal’ net loss COVID-19: 30 Discharged From SKIMS Bemina of 1139 Cr, CSR, other initiatives likely to be hit After Recovery

MALIK SAMEED has increased to 78.59 percent vis SO NEWS DESK 500 Tests a day with 24260 a vis 64.30 percent a year ago on tests performed till date on SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kash- account of the provisioning pre- SRINAGAR: 30 patients samples taken from various mir Bank has reported net loss scribed by the Regulator. were discharged from centres across the valley as of 1139.41 Crore for the year end- Share price of the bank has SKIMS Bemina Hospital to- well as the testing done on ed March 2020 as compared to shown constant decline during day after recuperating from admitted patients here be- net profit of 464.88 Crore during the past one year and has fallen COVID-19 and successfully fore their discharge. the previous financial year. from 52 weeks high of 63 to 52 testing negative prior to dis- To ensure round the clock The Bank announced its annual weeks low of 11. Management charging. availability of oxygen, the results for the financial year end- of the bank needs serious intro- With this the total fig- Oxygen Concentrator Plan of ed March 31, 2020 after the Board spection to see that despite the ure of recovered patients 750 Litres per minute capaci- of Directors adopted the audited bank having a Net Asset Value has raised to 529 out of 640 ty was commissioned in the numbers of the bank in their meet- of 75 per share why the share is COVID-19 positive patients month of March, 2020 besides ing held on June 29, 2020. grossly undervalued and trading admitted till date from April this some measures were According to insiders the at a huge discount vis a vis its 2020, taking the overall re- taken to ensure safety of the huge loss reported has eroded peers. Despite the media reports covery rate to 82.6 percent. staff performing their duties the net worth of the bank from that investors show renewed The admitted patients particularly in Operation ₹6626 Crore as on March 31, 2019 interest in J&K bank stock on in these 3 months included Theatres and ICU with infra- to ₹6393 Crore as on March 31, the back of new Management 34 COVID positive patients structural modifications etc. 2020 and wiped out the capital structure the share price of the who had multiple ailments Subsequently maternity of ₹500 Crore recently infused bank post declaration of annual like Coronary Artery Dis- service of available 10 Beds by the government of UT in the results slumps to 17.25 INR. ease, Hypertension, Diabe- in SKIMS Bemina (JVC) was bank besides adversely impact- Due to the inadequate capi- tes, Chronic Obstructive augmented to 20 Beds keeping ing the following key ratios. tal for Regulatory compliance/ Lung Disease (COPD), Hy- in view the high influx of com- In the end year march 2019, maintaining growth momen- pothyroidism, Stroke, Renal plicated pregnancies being re- the return on assets was 0.49 tum, the bank will have seri- Failure and some other Co- ferred to this Institution. percent while in march 2020 ous challenges on capital front morbid conditions with Re- The Department of Ob- the percentage dropped to -1.10. ing freeze for CSR Programmes (6211 Crore vs 7671 Crore) on Crore but surprisingly income on for the current fiscal as raising spiratory Distress. stetrics and Gynae with the Same as return on Average Net revolving around health, edu- YoY basis on account of fresh loans and advances has shown a the capital from the market on Out of these 35 patients 05 support of Anaesthesiology Worth in 2019 was 8.04 and in cation, ecology and community slippages to the tune of around 11 percent increase on YoY. the basis of the current perfor- could not fight due to COVID Department have conducted 2020 it dropped to -19.96. welfare at large in the UT’s of 1100 Crore. Credit Cost has gone On the positive note the depos- mance will be difficult and only Pneumonia and lost their life 47 deliveries which include Net profit per employee (in J&K and Ladakh. up at 3.81 percent vis a vis 1.53 its have shown a growth of 9 per- recourse left for the bank is to with a mortality rate of 0.7 28 major surgeries (LSCS) Rs Lakh) was 3.69 in year 2019 Operating profit of the bank percent a year ago. cent YoY at 9778 Crore compared approach to the Government of percent for this institution, for complicated pregnancies. and has dropped to -9.03 in 2020 before provisions and contin- Despite the guidance given by to ₹89638 Crore. CASA ratio stood UT for infusion of further cap- while 29 managed recovery Keeping in view the career financial year. Net Profit per gencies was down by 10 percent the management to the market at 53.6 percent vis a vis 50.70 per- ital. Also with the erosion in with the efforts of the COVID of MBBS students, this Institu- Branch (in Rs. Crore) was 0.49 at ₹1525 Crore as compared to that the emphasis during the cent a year ago, however term the Net worth the capacity to Management Team headed tion is providing online teach- and which is now -1.19, similarly 1717 Crore for the full year and year will be on rationalisation of deposits have shown a margin- lend has decreased as per the by the Department of Gener- ing to more than 500 students Capital Adequacy Ratio (%) was down by 36 percent at ₹382 Crore costs/expenditure yet the oper- al increase of only 3 percent on prudential norms of RBI. Going al Medicine. pursuing studies here and the 12.46 and now 11.40. (601 Crore) on QoQ basis. Other ating expenses have gone up by YoY basis. NIM’s for the finan- forward it will be interesting to The initial functioning examinations of Post-graduate Earnings per share (in Ru- income of the bank was sharp- 10 percent on YoY basis and cost cial year ended March 2020 up at watch the performance of the started with 50 to 100 Tests a students (MD/MS) are also be- pees) dropped from 8.35 to -15.97 ly down 70 percent in Q4 at 121 income ratio has risen sharply 3.92 percent vis a vis 3.84 percent bank amidst the tough times and day and has been brought to ing conducted under SKIMS and net Asset Value (in Rupees) Crore (404 Crore) and down by at 64.14 percent for the financial for the financial year. Also net how effectively the present man- daily capacity of more than (Deemed) University. also dropped from 108.11 to 76.65. 33 percent at 546 Crore against year ended March 2020 as com- interest income has increased 10 agement of the bank will lever- With such a huge loss CSR 812 Crore on YoY basis. Gross pared to 59.06 percent for the fi- percent on YoY. Further net NPA age the support being extended activities of the bank which has non-performing assets (GNPA’s) nancial year ended March 2019. Ratio has come down from 4.89 both by the Government of UT of a co-relationship with the Net ratio increased sharply from As on March-2020 advances percent to 3.48 percent on YoY J&K and Central Government to profit is likely to have a spend- 8.97 percent to 10.97 percent declined 3 percent YoY to 64399 basis and NPA Coverage Ratio their advantage. (KNB) Jhajjarkotli-Udhampur Transmission Line being charged on July 6 LAWDA Enforcement Director RDD conducts 2 day tour of Power Shutdown People advised to stay away TL, towers Getting Tough Against Kishtwar; inspects development works SO NEWS DESK SO NEWS DESK Illegal Constructions JAMMU: According to Chief JAMMU: It is for information of all concerned that 132 KV Engineer, (Distribution) JPD- S/C Jhajjarkotli-Udhampur Transmission Line up to under SO NEWS DESK CL Jammu, the power supply to construction MES Grid Station Chak near Chopra Shop (Ud- Gandhi Nagar, Nanak Nagar, hampur) is being charged on July 6 -2020 for giving power SRINAGAR: The Enforcement Trikuta Nagar, Residency Road, supply to under construction 2x20 MVA, 132/33 KV Army Wing of Lakes and Waterways De- Dhounthaly Bazaar, Karan Nagar, Grid Station. velopment Authority (LAWDA) Kachi Chowni, Channi Himmat, The line passes through the villages Panjal, Jajjharkotli, Sa- today carried out a demolition Transport Nagar, Sainik Colony, lora, Tikri, Mand, Phalata, Jib Morh, Bikan Gala, Garhi Patyal, drive in Baghwanpora, Rainawari, Bathindi and areas being fed from Golf Subroon. Since this line remained un-charged for the last 16 Miskeen bagh and Shalimar. Grid Stations-Gangyal, Sidhra I/II, years, the public of above said areas are advised not to come in During the demolition drive two Janipur, Jhajjarkotli, BB-I, BB-II, contact with the transmission line and transmission towers of single storey houses, one double Akhnoor, Kalakote shall remain af- this line to avoid any mishap as a result of line charging on very storey and one 3rd storey illegal fected on July 04 from 07 am to 11 am. high voltage (132KV). constructions were demolished on Similarly, the power supply the spot. to Janipur, Sidhra, Bahufort, Furthermore, an anti-encroach- ASCOMS, Malhori Jagir, Bajal- Locals of Kote Dhara mohalla stage ment drive was launched against the ta, Tutan-di-Khui, Roopnagar, protest against UT administration encroachers, who had encroached Muthi, Jhajjar Kotli and adjoin- green area from the Nehru Park ing areas shall remain affected and water supply department Ghat to Nishat Ghat by way of rais- SO NEWS DESK During the visit, he also ta of block Mughal Maidan. on July 04 from 07 am to 11 am. ing temporary barbeque shelters, camped at Panchayat Ghar of Meanwhile, he held a meet- Likewise, the power supply IMRAN KHAN view cutters and open air restau- KISHTWAR: Director Rural a far off Panchayat Bugrana of ing with ACD, Executive En- to areas fed from 132/33 KV rants. Development Department, block Drabshalla and interact- gineer, BDOs and other field Grid Station Akhnoor and Ka- RAJOURI: Apni party leader Riaz Gakhar urged that District These temporary shelters were Jammu, Sudarshan Kumar, ed with the locals. functionaries of RDD Kisht- lakote shall remain affected on Administration Rajouri to pay some attention toward the suf- removed and the items in the shape conducted two day extensive Director convened a meeting war and directed them to start July 04 from 07 am to 11 am. fering the people of Kote Dhara Panchayat who are craving for of tables, chairs, tripals etc were tour of Kishtwar district. of BDC Chairpersons and dis- atleast one work under MGN- Meanwhile, the power supply basic amenities. seized by the demolition squad of During the first day, Di- cussed various issues regard- REGA in each and every ward to Channi Himmat, Malik Mar- in the statement issued here Riaz demanded immediate sup- this wing. rector visited and inspected a ing the functioning of RDD. of all the Panchayats. He also ket, Chowadi, Marble, Market, ply of drinking water to the inhabitants of many villages. Moreover, a spontaneous night number of development works On 2nd day of the tour, he asked for 100 per cent comple- MES Sunjwan, Raddison Blue, The JK UT government makes big claims, the people of Kot Deh- naka drive is presently going on being executed under MGNRE- visited block Nagseni and tion of estimation on Secure, Thonthly, Bjarath, Sheetli Kasim ra are looking for a drop of water. The people of Sangan sahib in Kot against the tippers for ferrying ille- GA, 14 FC, SBM (G) and PMAY Mughal Maidan wherein he timely payments to job card Nagar, Narwalbala, Karyani, Rai- Dehra are deeply disturbed by the shortage of drinking water. Peo- gal construction material in which (G) in various areas of Badhat inspected a number of devel- holders, completion of 100 ka, Narwal Market and adjoining ple walk 4 km in the morning to bring water from the river. No one several tippers have been seized by and Bugrana panchayats of opmental works. He appre- Aadhar seeding. areas shall remain affected on hears the voice of the people here. A local youth said that a pipeline this wing and FIR’s stand lodged. Block Drabshalla and Trigamn ciated the work done under Director was accompanied July 04 from 07 am to 11 am. was given from Sokar but no water has come in it till date. There Also the illegal building materi- A of Block Trigam. PMAY(G) in block Nagseni. by ACD Kishtwar kishore Similarly, the power supply are 15 employees on this pipeline and all of them are receiving their ۔al dumped in Hotel Royal Comfort He also inspected the works He also interacted with Singh Katoch, Executive En- to Kathua, Changran, Indus- salaries But they are not doing their duty Regency Boulevard frontline was in BT 1st, Pochhal B2 and BDC Chairpersons, Sarpanch, gineer REW Kishtwar, BDOs, try, SICOP and adjoining areas The JK Apni party youth leader Rajouri appealed Lt gov- seized with the help of Departmen- Lachhdayaram Panchayat of Panchs and general public of AEE REW Kishtwar and other shall remain affected on July 05 ernor led administration to give some priorities rural areas tal JCB and trippers. block Kishtwar. far flung Panchayat Sigdi Bhat- field functionaries. from 08 am to 01 pm. especially to district Rajouri which are suffering for want basic necessities. Disaster Management PCB Ramban Conducts Anti Director Horticulture Jammu reviews Polythene Drive In Chanderkote ‘Kissan Pakhwada’ arrangements Preparedness Reviewed In Reasi SO NEWS DESK SO NEWS DESK

SO NEWS DESK The experts from the SMV- of Emergency Operating Centres RAMBAN: The Pollution JAMMU: Director Horticulture Jammu Ram Savak, today DU Prof. Suneel Wanchoo gave (EOC) and flood embankments, con- Control Board (PCB) Ramban chaired a meeting of Chief Horticulture Officers of Jammu divi- REASI: Disaster management opening comments, while a de- stitution of disaster response forces today launched an anti-poly- sion Jammu to review the arrangements for Kissan Pakhwada to preparedness was today re- tailed presentation was given and capacity building of communi- thene drive in main market be held from July 7 to July 21, 2020 and the progress on various viewed here at a meeting of by Dr. Supriyo Bhatt, seismic ties through continuous training Chanderkote of the district Horticultural related activities. District Disaster Management expert, He also suggested long/ and awareness programmes. She and claimed to have confis- The Director impressed upon all the Chief horticulture Of- Authority convened by Chair- short term measures for dealing further stressed on construction cated banned polythene bags ficers to make the Kissan Pakhwada under Aatam Nirbhar person DDMA (Deputy Commis- with the Earthquake. of government buildings by using from the shopkeepers. Bharat Package a successful event which shall be inaugurated sioner) Indu Kanwal Chib. The Chairperson DDMA took earthquake residence techniques. The anti polythene drive was by Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Union Territory of Jammu The meeting reviewed the Dis- stock of the preparedness of the The Chief Medical officer was conducted on the directions of and Kashmir on July 7, 2020. trict Disaster Management Plan various departments to tackle directed to prepare an evacuation Member Secretary J&K Pollution During the meeting, all the officers were asked to update the & preparedness of various agen- unforeseen natural eventualities plan for district Hospital, while Control Board, B M Sharma. information regarding area / production losses of fruits for the cies to meet any eventuality due that may occur in the district. Tehsildars were asked to identify Divisional Officer, PCB, year 2018-19 and 2019-20 which is prerequisite for the crop insur- to earthquake, Forest fire, Flash She stressed on fool-proof disas- the open spaces in their respective Ramban, Anupam Kaul along ance beside the list of beneficiaries availing assistance as DBT floods or reasons beyond human ter management preparedness jurisdiction to rescue the people with his team conducted anti along with their bank account numbers, Aadhar numbers and control. for quick and prompt response at the time of disaster. polythene drive and seized also launched an awareness their contact numbers. Principal & District Session to minimize loss of life and pub- Meanwhile, the Deputy Com- around 4.8 kg of banned poly- drive to educate people, espe- The Director also asked the Chief Horticulture Officers to Judge Reasi, Kamlesh Pandi- lic property during any disaster. missioner also launched COVID thene carry bags less than 50 cially shopkeepers on hazards submit the list of identified beneficiaries under all schemes ta; Sr. Superintendent of Police She observed that disasters pose HEALTH CARDS which will be microns and 3.1 kg of Single Use of polythene” he added. viz., CAPEX, MIDH, PMDP etc., the progress of pit digging Rashmi Wazir; Additional Dep- many challenges to mankind and issued to 12-category of people, Plastic from the shopkeepers. The District Officer direct- for rainy season plantation besides progresses of nursery uty Commissioner, Rajinder can be handled only through coor- including Police Personnel and He also realised a fine of Rs ed the shopkeepers to refrain targets and also area / production of fruit crop for upload- Kumar Sharma; Assistant Com- dination, cooperation and collab- other staff performing duties 2000/- from erring traders for from using or selling poly- ing in the HAPIS. missioner(Revenue), Sanjay Ku- oration of various government & during COVID-19 & Shopkeep- not compliance with the direc- thene bags. Pertinently, the The Director stressed upon all the Officers to put full efforts to mar Badyal, besides SDM Katra, private agencies including NGOs. ers etc. She informed that the tions issued by the government. Jammu and Kashmir govern- achieve the targets under Area Expansion programme and pro- Thuroo (Dharmari), Mahore, She also highlighted the ongoing administration will conduct District Officer PCB said that ment banned the manufac- duction of quality planting material in departmental nurseries Commandant CISF, Executive efforts of district administration in COVID tests of all categories of the drive was launched keeping turing, stocking, sale and use which have already been assigned to field functionaries includ- Engineers of all the departments, disaster risk reduction like prepa- people including meat sellers, in view the rise in pollution due of polythene bags across J&K ing ongoing civil works in time. Tehsildars and officers of all the ration of disaster management plan Greengrocers, Barbers, Medical to polythene bags and drive under SRO-45 of 2017 and Sin- Deputy Director Horticulture Jammu, Deputy Director Plan- concerned departments attended and policy, development of early Storekeepers, Voluntary per- would continue to continue gle Use Plastic under SRO-231 ning, Assistant Director Horticulture Jammu and Accounts Of- the meeting. warning systems, construction sons and others every month across the district. “Our teams of 2019 in Ramban district. ficer were also present in the meeting. SRINAGAR SPORTS OBSERVER SATURDAY 04 JULY 2020

Gabriel added to West Sri Lanka police Indies Test squad calls off 2011 World Cup Tim Ambrose to retire at final fixing probe Jamaica: West Indies fast itation and proven his bowler Shannon Gabriel match fitness. has been added to the Test “I am delighted that we squad for the upcoming En- are able to add Shannon the end of 2020 season gland series after success- to the Test squad. He has fully proving his fitness in shown that he is fit and London: Tim Ambrose, ilege' but will know that to team first and to not make tic cricket with The Bears. the two inter-squad match- ready, he will add experi- the former England wick- me they don't quite convey this decision now would go His natural ability behind es at Old Trafford. Gabriel, ence, firepower and poten- et-keeper, announced that my gratitude for the oppor- against that," he said. Paul the stumps and his punchy who was recovering from cy to the bowling unit,” he would retire from pro- tunity I have had. Farbrace, Sport Director at counter attacking batting an ankle surgery, was hith- Roger Harper, Cricket West fessional cricket at the end "I still very much consid- Warwickshire CCC, said: were game changing," said erto part of the reserves Indies lead selector said. of the 2020 season on Friday er myself a part of this squad "Tim has been one of the Jim Troughton, Warwick- group. In the intra-squad prac- (July 3). The 37-year-old said and fully intend to fulfil my great wicket-keeper/bats- shire's First Team Coach. Gabriel, after a poor two- tice matches, Gabriel it has been an 'honour and role for the remainder of the men of the modern game "His impact with War- Test series against India in bowled in three innings privilege' to play for War- 2020 season." and he will retire at the end wickshire wasn't just down September 2019 followed by and picked eight wickets wickshire County Cricket Ambrose made his En- of this year as a true War- to statistics, however. He an equally dismal County for 122 runs. Club. Ambrose started his gland debut in 2008 against wickshire legend. is a genuine team man and outing with Gloucester- West Indies will travel career in 2001 with Sussex New Zealand at Hamilton "He's a model professional often gets as much satisfac- Colombo: Sri Lankan police “We see no reason why shire, went under the knife from Manchester to South- but his best years came at and went on to score his and, by playing out the 2020 tion from seeing others suc- recently launched an inves- players must be further owing to a troubling right ampton on Friday (July Warwickshire, where he maiden hundred in only his season, we will ensure that cesses on the field as well tigation into allegations that questioned”, Fonseka added. ankle. He returns now, 3) and the first #raisethe- moved to in 2006. He won second Test. He played 11 he has a very fitting farewell as seeing this young group the 2011 World Cup final Fonseka’s investigation having completed a bat Test will be played at four domestic competitions Tests, five ODIs and a soli- before he moves on to his of players develop over the was fixed. Sri Lanka, led by unit interviewed de Silva long reha- the Ageas Bowl starting across formats, has the sec- tary T20I for England. next challenge. past couple of years. Kumar Sangakkara, lost the -- the then chairman of se- bil- Wednesday (July 8). ond most dismissals for the "It is a difficult thing to "We thank him for his "Throughout making final to India by 6 wickets. lectors --, Sangakkara, the club and also won his En- accept as I would love to outstanding efforts for War- the decision to retire, he's However, former sports min- captain at the final, Upul gland cap while playing for play another 20 years, if it wickshire CCC and wish always thought about the ister Mahindananda Aluth- Tharanga, one of the open- Reserves: Sunil the county side. was at all possible, but it is him the very best for this impact it will have on the gamage landed an allegation ers and Mahela Jayawar- Ambris, Joshua "I have decided, that after the right time for this tal- upcoming 2020 season and team and is completely mod- that the final was fixed by dene.De Silva and Sangak- 20 years, it is time for me to ented, energetic and ambi- in his future career." est about the important role ‘certain parties’. This led to kara, the sitting president DaSilva, Keon retire from cricket and War- tious young squad to move "Tim has had a fantastic he's played in the Club's his- an inquiry by the Special of the MCC. Harding, Kyle Mayers, wickshire County Cricket forward and make their career, representing En- tory. A fantastic player and Investigation Division of the Fonseka said the three Club. I will say the usual own mark. I have always gland and winning every an even better bloke," he Police. After the investiga- cricketers, who gave state- Preston McSween, words of 'honour and priv- tried to put the club and the trophy available in domes- added. tion, the police have found ments, had adequately Marquino Mindley, no evidence into the allega- explained the reasons for tions and have suspended sudden team changes in the Shayne Moseley, their inquiry. final -- one of the accusations Anderson Phillip, Sri Lanka cricket legends made by Aluthgamage. Oshane Thomas, Sangakkara, Mahela Jay- The former sports minis- awardene, Aravinda de Silva ter had raised doubts about Jomel Warrican were quizzed by the police four changes in team selec- for over six and 10 hours re- tion in the final. spectively and it led to pro- “We felt that summoning tests outside SLC office on all players to give statement Thursday. would create an unnecessary “We will be sending a re- uproar,” Fonseka said add- port to the Secretary, Min- ing that despite Aluthgam- istry of Sports who directed age’s claims the ICC hadn’t IT IS A DIFFICULT THING TO ACCEPT AS I us. We have concluded the pursued the matter. WOULD LOVE TO PLAY ANOTHER 20 years, investigation following an The quizzing of players internal discussion held to- drew public ire and the for- if it was at all possible, but it is the right time day”, Jagath Fonseka, police mer sports minister was for this talented, energetic and ambitious superintendent Fonseka, in subjected to criticism for charge of the special inves- raising the issue after nine young squad to move forward and make their tigation unit on prevention years of the event.Aluth- own mark. I have always tried to put the club and the team of offenses relating to sports, gamage claimed that he be- first and to not make this decision now would go against that told reporters. lieved that players were not According to Fonseka, the involved but couldn’t prove 14-point allegations levelled how could a match be fixed by Aluthgamage, could not without involvement of the be corroborated. participants.

Bess restates credentials as England’s incumbent spinner

London: Dom Bess is England's in- it would be "difficult to go too far and tried to pick up where he left off cumbent slow bowler after playing away, straight away, from where at the end of this winter by bowling in their last Test in South Africa and we finished off." That suggests that as much as he could during his indi- restated his credentials with a sol- Bess is the man that England will vidual training sessions in Taunton. id display on the second day of the stick with, at least in the first Test, At one stage, he needed to be told three-day warm-up match in South- although he is not taking anything by Somerset's coach, Jason Kerr, to ampton ahead of next week's first for granted. ease off. Test against West Indies. "In my head, I am wanting to "I am trying to bowl as much The Somerset off-spinner picked start," Bess said. "All five spinners as I can to get that feel back, that up two wickets with some smart are looking to push. That was a real rhythm," Bess said. "You certain- MESSI bowling - he had Keaton Jennings big challenge for me, just making ly have got to have that feel off the caught at slip and later had Craig sure that when I do come into this finger. I talk about my rhythm. My Overton edging to the 'keeper - and sort of arena, practice games, mak- bound into my run-up is really im- unwilling got through 20 overs worth of work ing sure I really focus on what I can portant. on his first appearance since play- do. I think I have done that really For having such a long time off, I to renew Barca ing in Sri Lanka in March during well. I just want to put myself in the was a little bit nervous coming back England's aborted tour. best position possible for when the into it. I really wanted to make sure Bess looked more threatening on decision does come. I nailed those fundamentals. I am re- contract: report the second day at the Ageas Bowl "With what's gone on, it would ally happy with it coming out at the than either Moeen Ali or Jack Leach be a good achievement [to keep my moment." arcelona captain Lionel Messi has had the day before when both went place] but it also brings a lot of re- There was also an interesting mid- called off negotiations over renew- wicketless. The tricks Bess showed sponsibility to make sure I am still dle session duel with Ben Stokes, ing his contract with the club and in South Africa, where he took a bowling the best I can. A big thing who will captain England in next Bis ready to leave the Catalans when maiden five-wicket haul in the third I want to do is push that spot and week's first Test in the absence of his current deal expires in 2021, according to Test in Port Elizabeth, were evident make it my own. That's normal. We Joe Root who will be at the birth of a report by Spanish radio station Cadena Ser as he used the crease and an occa- have got amazing competition and his second child. on Friday. sional round arm action to vary his there is no spitefulness or anything Stokes has already said that he The report said Messi and his father Jorge angles. like that. We help each other, we are will want a say in the final eleven had begun discussing renewing his last deal Before the warm-up game start- looking to improve each other." that he takes onto the field against with the club, which was signed in 2017, but ed, head coach Chris Silverwood Bess admitted that he was ner- West Indies and Bess did enough to that he no longer wishes to stay at the Camp was asked about the competition in vous when he first started bowling impress, even if Stokes managed to Nou. the spin department and said that after the Covid-19 enforced break hit him for a classy six. The report added that Messi is angry about leaked media reports that appeared to make him seem responsible for events at the club, such as the January sacking of coach Ernesto Valverde, and that he is frustrated about the squad's lack of quality. The Argentine's representatives and Bar- celona did not immediately respond to re- quests for comment. Messi, who turned 33 INVITATION last month, scored his 700th career goal on Tuesday against Atletico Madrid, but the milestone strike ended in disappointment as Barca drew the game 2-2 in the latest blow to their bid to retain the Spanish title. Barca trail Real Madrid by four points in the title race with five games remaining af- DRAWINGS ter Real beat Getafe 1-0 on Thursday. Previously known for his shy personality off the pitch, Messi has become more vocal in his criticism of the club in the last year. In January he hit out at sporting director Eric Abidal, who he said had implied players had led to Valverde being sacked. 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