RNI No. : 66908/96 Vol. 26 Issue 57 z Jammu z Saturday z February 27, 2021 z Pages 12 z ` 3.00 Regd. No. JK/346/2019/2021 Air surcharge 50 paisa for Leh Fake insurance gang busted; 3 held, Kansal emphasises third-party monitoring; JU fencer leaves for 02 Rs 10 lakh recovered 03 timely payments to vendors, contractors 10 World University Games trials Website : www.statetimes.in, Email: [email protected] J&K Govt mulls use ‘There could be some differences of perceptions’ PM inaugurates Khelo India Winter Games, of drones for forest surveillance says will make J&K winter sports hub STATE TIMES NEWS Azad arrives to tumultuous welcome, JAMMU: The Jammu and Gulmarg acknowledged as promising winter-sports Kashmir government on Friday laid stress on the use rules out any difference within Congress of drones and mobile apps STATE TIMES NEWS destination in Int’l circuit: LG for real-time surveillance for JAMMU: Former Leader of STATE TIMES NEWS conservation, protection, and Opposition in Rajya Sabha NEW DELHI/SRINAGAR : regeneration of forests in the and veteran Congress leader Prime Minister Narendra union territory. Ghulam Nabi Azad on Friday Modi on Friday inaugurated Chairing the 19th meeting ruled out any differences the second Khelo India of the steering committee of within the party at any level, Winter Games in Gulmarg the Compensatory saying there could be some and said that the event is a Afforestation Fund differences of perceptions step towards making Jammu Management and Planning but not the goal. and Kashmir a hub of winter Authority, Chief Secretary "Present times are more sports. CONTD ON PAGE 9 challenging and every Athletes from 27 states and Congressman shall have to Union Territories are com- Girls outshine boys put concerted efforts to make peting in the Games which in Class 10 results it robust at all levels", Azad will conclude on March 2. said while addressing Former Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha and Veteran "This is a step towards LG Manoj Sinha and Union MoS Kiren Rijiju during inaugural ceremony of STATE TIMES NEWS Congressmen at party head- Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad being given rousing making India's presence felt SRINAGAR: Seventeen stu- quarters after his arrival on a 2nd Khelo India Winter Games at Gulmarg. reception on his arrival in Jammu on Friday. (More pics on page 9) in the international winter dents scored straight 'A's in three-day visit to the winter games arena and also make new heights of peace and ent in Khelo India-Winter "The two Khelo India cen- the Class 10 board examina- capital. throughout the country cially in these tough times. Jammu and Kashmir a hub development. These Games Games, remember that you tre of excellence in Jammu tions held in Kashmir as the "It is time to work more including Jammu and Azad remembered those of winter sports," he said in a will strengthen the resolve are not just a part of a sport, and Srinagar and Khelo results declared on Friday with close co-ordination in Kashmir by whatever way it partymen who lost their lives virtual address. for 'Ek Bharat, Shreshth but you are also the brand India centres in 20 districts showed that girls had per- the wake of challenges before is possible. during COVID, especially Lieutenant Governor, Bharat'. ambassador of a self-reliant are great facilities for the formed better than boys. the party", he added. "The aim is to suggest former Member Parliament Manoj Sinha and Union "I am told the participation India," the PM said address- young players. Such centres Over 75,000 students had He said that the difference ways to strengthen the Madan Lal Sharma and for- Minister of State (I/C) for has doubled this year and it ing the 1200 participants are being opened all over the appeared in the Class 10 in the Congress ideology and organization, in view of his mer minister Mohammed Youth Affairs and Sports, is a reflection of the inclina- who have converged at the world," the PM stated. examinations, conducted by the BJP is that while the for- experience and to promote Sharief Niaz. Kiren Rijiju also addressed tion towards winter sports in picturesque Gulmarg. In his address, Lieutenant Jammu and Kashmir Board mer believes in uniting the talent in the party at various Earlier, Ghulam Nabi Azad the huge gathering during the country," he added. "The world evaluates India Governor, Manoj Sinha of School Education, in society by respecting the levels. arrived at a tumultuous wel- inaugural ceremony of the The disciplines to be com- through what you do on the called upon the participating October last year, officials diversity of the country, the Expressing his gratitude to come at the Jammu Airport mega event at world famous peted the Games include field," he added. sportspersons to spread the said. later creates hatred and divi- the senior leaders and work- with senior party leaders and winter sports destination - alpine skiing, nordic ski, The Games are being message of peace, unity, While the overall pass per- sion. ers for the affectionate wel- enthusiastic workers stand- Gulmarg. snowboarding, ski moun- organised by the sports min- goodwill, love and empower- centage was 75 per cent, the The former Leader of come, Ghulam Nabi Azad ing on both sides of the roads "These games in Gulmarg taineering, ice hockey, and istry and the Winter Games ment. "Let us share this girls' pass percentage was Opposition asserted that he said every Congressman outside. Coming, as he is, in show that Jammu and ice skating among others. Association of Jammu and experience of unifying 76.06 per cent while shall continue his efforts to should endeavour to the backdrop of a very Kashmir is eager to reach "When you show your tal- Kashmir. CONTD ON PAGE 9 CONTD ON PAGE 9 strengthen the party strengthen the party, espe- CONTD ON PAGE 9 Successful digital initiatives to be Balakot air strikes displayed India’s IAS, KAS officers among nine transferred implemented across J&K: PS to LG strong will to act against terror: Rajnath STATE TIMES NEWS STATE TIMES NEWS details of mobile applications JAMMU: The Government Alok Prpl Secy Sports; Sarmad Tourism; JAMMU: Continuing the and web portals running suc- Amit Shah salutes valour of IAF fighters on Friday transferred six Pandey Dir Info; Sehrish Addl Secy Info; weekly review meetings on cessfully in their respective STATE TIMES NEWS The strikes were undertak- IAS among nine officers. progress of digital initiatives districts and the public NEW DELHI: The success en days after 40 Central According to an order issued Athar Comm SMC; Gulzar ADDC Sgr and implementation of vari- reception regarding them. of Balakot air strikes dis- Reserve Police Force person- by General Administration Secretary, Youth Services shall also hold the charge of ous departmental projects, He said that the most suc- played India's strong will to nel were killed in a terror Department (GAD), Alok and Sports Department, Administrative Secretary, Principal Secretary to cessful of these projects act against terrorism, attack in Pulwama in Kumar, IRS, awaiting orders holding additional charge of Culture Department, in Lieutenant Governor, would be implemented Defence Minister Rajnath Jammu and Kashmir on of adjustment in the GAD Administrative Secretary, addition to his own duties, Nitishwar Kumar on Friday throughout the UT. Singh said on Friday. February 14. has been posted as Principal Tourism and Culture till further orders. chaired a series of meetings Deputy Commissioner, "On the anniversary of Meanwhile, Union Home Secretary, Youth Services Departments has been trans- Syed Sehrish Asgar, IAS at the Civil Secretariat here Bandipora informed that Balakot Air Strikes, I salute Minister Amit Shah has and Sports Department; ferred and posted as (PB:2013), Director, today. The meetings are Mizan, the Revenue Courts the exceptional courage and saluted the valour of the Sarmad Hafeez, IAS Administrative Secretary, Information, J&K has undertaken to fast track the App, has been functioning diligence of the Indian Air Indian Air Force (IAF) fight- (JK:2009), Administrative Tourism Department. He CONTD ON PAGE 9 implementation of Lt successfully since last couple Force. The success of ers on the anniversary of the Governor's directions for of weeks and an additional Balakot strikes has shown Balakot air strikes, and said seamless delivery of public feature of SMS alerts has India's strong will to act On February 26, 2019, under Prime Minister services. been incorporated in it against terrorism. We are Indian Air Force fighter jets Narendra Modi's leadership, Speaking to the Deputy recently. The web based proud of our Armed Forces crossed the Line of Control security of the country and Commissioners, the Panchayat who keep India safe and and destroyed terror launch the soldiers is paramount. Principal Secretary sought CONTD ON PAGE 9 secure," Singh tweeted. pads in Balakot in Pakistan. CONTD ON PAGE 9 ‘Ceasefire agreement India, China agree to positive move, SFs Terrorist hideout busted in Reasi, ammunition establish hotline between to approach situation with recovered in Poonch foreign ministers STATE TIMES NEWS cautious optimism’ Two LeT OWGs held in Bandipora NEW DELHI/BEIJING: STATE TIMES NEWS STATE TIMES NEWS India has told China that SHAREEFABAD (PAT- JAMMU/SRINAGAR: disengagement at all friction TAN): The Army on Friday Security forces busted a ter- points is necessary to con- said the ceasefire agreement rorist hideout in Reasi dis- template de-escalation of between India and Pakistan trict on Friday and seized a troops in eastern Ladakh along the Line of Control huge cache of arms, ammuni- even as the foreign ministers (LoC) and other sectors was tion and explosive materials, of the two countries agreed a positive move and a step in officials said.