10thyear of publication SRINAGAR OBSERVER Tayla Valeminck returns for New Zealand tour Ensure no LPG kits are uses in school buses, Director Tourism Kmr, DDC B’gam visit Doodhpathri Young pacer Tayla Vlaeminck will be making her much-awaited vans: Traffic Police Srinagar The Director Tourism Kashmir, G. N Itoo along with District comeback in New Zealand by the end of next month after returning Traffic Police Srinagar has asked parents and school administration to ensure Development Commissioner (DDC) Budgam, Shahbaz Ahmed to the national squad following a long injury layoff. Star allrounder no LPG kits are used in school buses or vans.According to the statement, “ It Mirza today visited tourist resort Doodhpathri, to review the Ellyse Perry also marks her return to international cricket after finally has been reported that some school buses / van operators ferrying school preparedness amid upcoming tourist season. The Director recovering from a serious hamstring injury as Australia announced a children are using LPG Kits in their buses / vans as | Page 03 during the visit convened a meeting of concerned officers to 17-member squad for the series. | Page 08 review the status of implementation of Draft | Page 07 WEDNESDAY, 24 FEBRUARY 2021 11, Rajab 1442 Hijri Published from Srinagar RNI No:JKENG/2012/43267 Vol:10 Issue No: 46 Pages:8 Rs.5.00 epaper: www.srinagarobserver.com Terrorism one of gravest threats to Be goodwill humankind: Jaishankar Agencies gravest threats to humankind,” he said in a virtual address. Geneva: Describing terrorism as one of “As a long-standing victim, India has ambassadors of the gravest threats to humankind, Exter- been at forefront of global action against nal Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on terrorism. It’s possible only when there’s Tuesday that the bodies dealing with hu- a clear realisation, including in bodies man rights should realise that terrorism dealing with human rights, that terror- can never be justified, nor its perpetrators ism can never be justified nor its perpe- J&K: LG to tourists ever equated with its victims. trators ever equated with its victims,” he Speaking at the high-level segment of said. Tourists say ‘UT is really a paradise on earth’ 46th session of Human Rights Council, He said India presented last month at Jaishankar said terrorism is a crime the UN an eight-point action plan to deal SO News Desk against humanity and violates the most right to life. with the scourge of terrorism. “We will fundamental human right namely the “Terrorism continues to be one of the See Jaishankar on pg 2... Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha on Tuesday evening paid a visit to Dal Lake, where he met several tourists who came Kashmir receives light rainfall Transporters from different parts of the coun- try. MeT issues ‘Yellow’ warning for Fri, Sat defer strike During his interaction with the Agencies was recorded in the last 24 hours till 0830 Agencies tourists, the Lieutenant Governor hours, the official said. enquired about the experiences Srinagar: Kashmir Valley and Banihal Qazigund, the gateway town of J&K, Srinagar: All Jammu and Kash- of their visit to Jammu and Kash- received rainfall overnight even recorded a low of 4.0°C against mir Transporters Welfare Com- mir. as minimum temperatures in- 3.0°C on the previous night and mittee – an amalgam of various “Be the goodwill ambassadors creased across the Valley, weath- had a rainfall of 3.4mm during transport associations— on Tues- of Jammu & Kashmir and carry erman said on Tuesday. the time, the official said. day deferred by a day its indefinite the message to your respective ar- A Meteorological department The mercury settled at 3.2°C strike which was scheduled to eas that J&K is an ideal and safe (MeT) official told a local news at Pahalgam against minus 1.2°C begin from Wednesday. tourist destination”, the Lt Gover- community, and other stakehold- sports, from pilgrimage to adven- gathering agency that Srinagar on the earlier night while the General Secretary, Kashmir nor asked the Tourists. ers are collectively providing a ture tourism, J&K offers a host of recorded a low of 6.6°C against world-famous tourist resort re- Welfare Transporters Association, While assuring the tourists a tourist friendly environment to attractions to tourists to experi- 5.8°C on the previous night. The corded 3.2mm of rainfall. Sheikh Muhammad Yusuf, told a safe and pleasant visit to the UT, facilitate the visit of the tourists ence the scenic beauty, warm hos- temperature was around six degrees Cel- Kokernag, also in south Kashmir, re- local news gathering agency that a the Lt Governor observed that coming to J&K. pitality, rich culture and heritage sius above the normal for this time of the corded a low of 3.4°C against 4.0°C on See Strike on pg 2... the Tourism department, local “From eco-tourism to winter See Be goodwill on pg 2... year in Srinagar where 2.2mm of rainfall See Rainfall on p[g 2... Soldier killed, Reopening of Schools Electrocution of employees 2 injured in Akhnoor No compromise on SOPs, parents must Govt gears up to control accidental deaths, injuries Safety to be focus of PDD operations this year, Rs 5 Cr earmarked for equipment: Kansal M S Nazki not worry about their wards: Dir Edu Agencies “We are continuously monitoring SO News Desk Protective equipment (PPE) and other Jammu: A soldier was killed and the situation. The administration has Safety Devices to be used by the field two others were injured during a Srinagar: As the schools across the decided to reopen the schools now,” he Jammu: With an aim to arrest the ac- staff working round the clock to en- practice firing session in Akhnoor Valley are reopening in phased man- said. cidental deaths and injuries to the field sure that uninterrupted power supply Sector of Jammu region on Tues- ner from March 01, the Education However, he said that teachers of el- staff of Power Development Depart- is provided to all of its consumers. day, officials said. department on Tuesday stated that ementary classes shall have to attend ment (PDD) and taking care of its field The PPE which shall be provided They said ‘gunner’ Sayan Ghosh there will be no compro- the schools from March 01 employees, the Department has direct- to field workers shall include Safety of the Artillery Regiment suffered mise on Standard Operating and the students shall phys- ed its field offices to immediately focus Helmets to prevent head injuries due fatal injury while two other soldiers Procedures (SOPs) and the ically attend classes from on relevant safety measures and to en- to accidental fall or falling objects or were injured while carrying out parents must feel that their March 08, 2021. sure that there is no loss of human life. impact with other objects, Insulating live firing training at Field Firing wards are in safe hands. “We have set guidelines to As part of this effort, the depart- These directions were passed by the Gloves shall be provided to prevent Ranges in Akhnoor Sector. The department also have safe schooling. We have ment has directed both the Jammu Principal Secretary, Power Develop- electrical shock due to operating rods All the injured were shifted to asked parents not to worry already started cleanliness and Kashmir Power Development Cor- ment Department, Rohit Kansal while and operating handles, Safety harness hospital where Ghosh was declared about their wards after the and sanitation drive and the porations to ensure that Isolators and discussing the steps being taken by the / Belt to be provided for fall protection brought dead while two others were reopening of the schools in the Valley. situation will be continuously mon- earthing rods are provided on every 11 Department for ensuring safety and se- equipment, while working on elevated admitted. Talking to a local news gathering itored, so that parents shall feel that KV feeder in the UT. This shall ensure curity of the field staff while perform- electrical lines and other equipment SDPO Akhnoor Varun Jandyal agency, Director School Education their wards are in safe hands,” he said. that the field workers shall remain safe ing duties in the field. and Safety Shoes shall also be provided said that while one soldier dies, two Muhammad Yonus Malik said that There will be no compromise on even if there is accidental touching of In another first, it is for the first to prevent foot injury and to provide other injured soldiers have been schools from 9-12 class shall open from SOPs, wearing masks, social distanc- live lines or equipment and due to acci- time that the Power Development electrical shock resistance. See Solidier on pg 2... March 01 while the elementary schools ing and frequent hand sanitizing is dental charging of lines or equipment Department has set aside nearly Rs 5 In addition, the Power Department will open from March 08. See Dir Edu on pg 2... during shut down activity. crore for the procurement of Personal See Kansal on pg 2... Picturesque Sonamarg all Innovative farmers key change- set to be thrown open for Govt for viable resolution of genuine makers in Agri development: LG tourists on Feb 25 demands: DC Sgr to Transporters Raja Syed Rather SO News Desk The assurance followed extensive discussions on SO News Desk issues the transporters said face them and their set GANDERBAL: Jammu and Kash- Srinagar: Deputy Commissioner (DC) of demands. Jammu: Lieutenant Governor, mir government has decided to Srinagar, Dr Shahid Iqbal Choudhary Dr Shahid assured the transporters that Manoj Sinha Tuesday called for throw open picturesque Sonamarg Tuesday assured the transporters that the the government wants a just and favour- replicating the success stories tourist resort February 25 in a bid government is for earliest and a viable able-to-all resolution of the issue and moti- of innovative and progressive to promote tourism.