9thyear of publication SriNagar Observer South Korea Backs Remdesivir For Covid-19, Advisor Sharma launches DIKSHA-JK, VidyaDaan Bio-secure England camp like a sci-fi movie, says Wood Urges Caution With Dexamethasone educational Portals in J&K Mark Wood said he felt like he was in a science fiction film after entering South Korea has added Gilead’s anti-viral drug remdesivir to its Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, KK Sharma, today launched Digital England’s bio-secure training ‘bubble’ ahead of next month’s Test series coronavirus treatment guidelines in its first revision of recommendations Infrastructure for Knowledge Sharing (DIKSHA) and VidyaDaan portals- against the West Indies. Durham fast bowler Wood is one of 29 England since the outbreak began and urged caution in the use of the steroid cum-App in Jammu and Kashmir. Principal Secretary, School Education cricketers currently at Hampshire’s Ageas Bowl, the venue for the first Test, all of whom have produced negative results in an initial round of coronavirus therapy dexamethasone. South Korea, widely praised around the Department, Dr. Asgar Samoon, also attended the event via video world for its handling of the pandemic without a full lockdown, (Covid-19) testing by the England and Wales Cricket Board. The series has reported 12,602 coronavirus cases as of Thursday conferencing from Srinagar. Among others, Commissioner Secretary will be played behind closed doors in a bid to reduce the risk of players midnight, with 282 deaths.Remdesivir | Page 07 Higher Education, Talat Parvez; Chairperson J&KBOSE, | Page 5 contracting Covid-19 and officials are doing all they can to ensure the SATURDAY, JUNE 27, 2020 05, Zul Qaadah 1441 Hijri Published from Srinagar RNI No:JKENG/2012/43267 Vol:9 Issue No: 148 Pages:8 Rs.5.00 epaper: www.srinagarobserver.com SC Seeks J&K Govt's B.Tech Student Among Three CRPF Man, Minor Boy Reply On Mian Killed In Bijbehara Attack Qayoom's Plea Against Detention Order Nadeem Nadu cumbed to their injuries. Militants Killed in Tral Encounter BMO Bijbhera said that SRINAGAR: A Central Re- two persons including a Hizb Presence Ends Completely In Tral First Time Since 1989: IGP serve Police Force (CRPF) CRPF personnel and the boy man and a four-year-old boy were brought dead to the Qayoom Khan were killed after militants health facility. “Today at attacked paramilitary forc- about 1215 hours militants SRINAGAR: Three Hizb-ul-Mu- es in Bijbhera area in South fired upon the CRPF par- jahideen militants were killed Kashmir's Anantnag district ty, resulting in injuries to a in an overnight gunfight in Tral on Friday afternoon. CRPF personnel and a minor area of south Kashmir’s Pulwa- According to a local news boy. Both the injured were ma district on Friday. gathering agency the mili- shifted to nearby hospital for With their killing, the Inspec- tants attacked 90 battalion treatment where they suc- Agencies tor General of Kashmir Vijay CRPF near Padshae Bagh cumbed to their injuries,” a Kumar on Friday claimed that this afternoon. One CRPF police spokesperson said. NEW DELHI: The Supreme there is now no active of the personnel identified as Shy- He said police has registered Court on Friday issued notices Hizb-ul-Mujahideen, considered mal Kumar and a 4-year-old a case in this regard under rele- to the Centre and the Jammu to be the indigenous militant boy Nihaan Yawar Bhat son vant sections of law. “Investiga- and Kashmir administration on outfit, in Tral for the first time of Mohammad Yaseen Bhat tion is in progress and officers Jammu and Kashmir High Court since the inception of the mili- of Machwa Yaripora suffered continue to work to establish Bar Association President Mian tancy in 1989. critical injuries and were the full circumstances of this Abdul Qayoom's petition to chal- A police spokesperson said removed to hospital but suc- (militant) crime,” he said. (GNS) lenge a High Court order of May that based on a specific input 28 that upheld his detention. regarding the presence of mili- In an interim direction, a bench he family members of five-year old Mehaan tants, a joint cordon and search One Bullet were desperately waiting to see the end of comprising Justices Sanjay Kis- operation was launched by Po- ly upon the joint search party, and their bodies were retrieved were recovered from the site of T Covid-19 pandemic to admit their lone son in a han Kaul and BR Gavai also di- lice, army’s 42RR and 180 batal- which was retaliated leading from the site of encounter,” he encounter.” Snatched reputed school. Little did they know that the wheel rected the Tihar Jail authorities lion CRPF in Chewa Ullar area. to an encounter,” he said. The said, adding, “Arms and am- While police as part of its My Entire of fate would catapult in a way that they would have to provide summer clothing and “During the search operation operation was suspended last munition including two AK strategy after covid-19 pandem- to mourn the death of their only hope before his daily essentials to Qayoom while as the presence of (militants) night and resumed at the first rifle, six AK Magazine, five AK ic don’t reveal indentify, sourc- World: Slain admission in any school. Muhammad Yaseen Bhat, a he is under detention. got ascertained they were given light today. rounds, one Pistol, a Pistol Mag- es identified one of them as physical education teacher at a school in Bijbeheara Senior Advocate Dushyant Dave, in South Kashmir’s Anantnag | More on P2 opportunity to surrender. How- “In the ensuing encounter, azine, four Pistol rounds and Mohammad Qaasim Shah alias Boy’s Father representing Qayoom, contended ever they fired indiscriminate- three (militants) were killed other incriminating materials Jugnu of Madoora | More on P2 before the top | More on P2 China Has Occupied 'US Moving Troops To Indian Land: Rahul India China Face Off: Army Chief Briefs Face China Threat To India' NEW DELHI: In a statement that Rajnath Over Ground Situation In Ladakh pitches the US as a factor in the Agencies and vehicles were moved India-China military face-off, sec- back by them in the Galwan retary of state Mike Pompeo said NEW DELHI: Army Chief area," a source said. that China’s “threats to India” and General Manoj Mukund Nar- The step was taken by Southeast Asia were among the avane on Friday met defence both sides as they wanted main reasons for the US’s move to minister Rajnath Singh to avoid a repeat of June 15 reduce its troops in Europe. and briefed him about the violent face-off as the troops The decision to draw down ground situation in the La- were in close vicinity. troops in Germany was part of a Agencies dakh sector. The June 22 meeting be- well-thought out strategy because The Army Chief was on tween Indian Army's 14 Corps they were being moved to other NEW DELHI: Congress leader Rahul a two-day visit to Eastern Commander Lt Gen Harinder places, Pompeo told the Brussels Gandhi on Friday asked Prime Minister Ladakh where he visited for- Singh and his Chinese counter- Forum. US President Donald to make sure we are postured ap- Narendra Modi to speak up and tell the ward areas near the Line of part took place at Moldo after Trump recently announced that propriately to counter the PLA. truth to the country on whether China Actual Control (LAC) and re- which there was a consensus the US would be reducing troops We think that is the challenge of has occupied any Indian territory. viewed the operational pre- for mutual disengagement. from Germany, a decision that’s our time and we are going to make He said if the Prime Minister says paredness in the sector. some of its troops and vehi- "On June 22, the Chinese The commander-level talks angered EU countries. sure we have resources in place to no Indian territory has been occupied In the ongoing dispute cles to depth areas in Galwan side had given assurance that were held after a violent face- The actions of the Chinese Com- do that,” he said. by China, while satellite images show along the Line of Actual Con- Valley following the meeting they will move back troops off between Indian and Chinese munist Party, Pompeo said, meant Pompeo’s marking out of Chi- otherwise, then China stands to bene- trol in Eastern Ladakh sec- with the Indian side on June from front to the depth areas. troops in Galwan Valley in La- there were “threats to India” and na’s threats to its neighbours as fit from his statement. tor, China has moved back 22, sources said. In this regard, some troops dakh on June 15. | More on P2 countries like Vietnam, Indone- a priority represents a signifi- "If you (the PM) say Indian land has sia, Malaysia, Philippines and the cant policy statement and securi- not been taken by | More on P2 South China Sea. “We are going ty posture. | More on P2 Disease Hits COVID Cases Witness Surge In JK As 213 Test Positive India Records Over 17000 Mandatory Tourism At Dal Lake Tally Soars To 6762, Recovery Rate in UT Reaches 60.33 Percent Cases For First Time Congregational Agencies Jahangeer Ganaie Among 213 new cases, 155 be- positive cases in Jammu division Friday Prayers long to Kashmir division while has reached to 1496 including 992 Agencies Remain Suspended SRINAGAR: Ali Mohamamd, SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kash- as 58 are from Jammu division, recoveries and 11 deaths.