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Two cops martyred, 2 civilians killed after LeT outfit behind Sopore militant
attack: DGP Dilbag Singh
suspected militants attack police party in Sopore Says perpetrators of crime will soon be brought to justice
SRINAGAR: The Jammu
J&K Lt Guv Manoj Sinha condemns and Kashmir police chief
Dilbag Singh today said
Sopore attack, terms it ‘cowardly’ act that Lashkar-e-Toiba mili-
tant outfit was behind the
SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on attack, in which two cops
and two civilians were
Saturday condemned the terrorist attack on security forces in Sopore killed and three others
town of Baramulla district Strongly condemn the terror attack on civil- were injured in Sopore
ians and security personnel at Sopore, Baramulla. My sincere condo- town of North Kashmir’s
lences to the families who have lost their loved ones in this attack. Baramulla district.
Talking to the reporters on
Praying for the early recovery of injured. The perpetrators of violence are the sidelines of wrath lay-
the enemies of humanity. Such despicable & cowardly act will not go ing ceremony of two cops the charge of sub-inspector cumbed to their injuries,
unpunished, LG Sinha in a tweet. here, DGP Dilbag Singh, Mukesh Kumar was identified as constable
said that LeT group was deployed in the chowk Waseem and constable
Sopore today. civilian and they were being involved in this attack and when the attack took place. Showkat and sub-inspector
SRINAGAR JUNE 12 : Saturday. They said that all the treated at the hospital. they have identified the He said that the firing was Mukesh and SPO Danish
Two policemen and two civil- Official sources told the injured were shifted to sub- Meanwhile, hospital author- attackers, however, further retaliated by the police got injured. Three civilians
ians were killed and three oth- district Sopore for treatment ities at the hospital also con- details will not be shared at party during which some were also injured of whom
news agency that at least 7 this moment.
ers were injured after suspect- where two cops and two civil- firmed to KNO that two cops personnel were injured and two later succumbed while
persons were injured includ- Singh said that to enforce civilians who had set up another one was referred to
ed militants opened fire at a ing four cops and three civil- ians were declared dead on and two civilians were Covid appropriate behav- their fruit and vegetables Srinagar hospital for treat-
police party in main chowk ians after suspected militants arrival. The officials sources brought dead to the hospital iour in view of the Covid- stalls nearby also got ment,” he said He said they
Sopore in North Kashmir’s attacked a police party in said that three other were crit- while three others were 19 pandemic, a party from injured. “Subsequently, were looking into all the
Baramulla district on ical including two cops and a injured including two cops Sopore police station under two injured cops suc- (Contd on Pg 2)

Lt Governor visits family of Councillor Rakesh Retired Police Officers Association BJP won’t allow restoration of Art 370, let them take
Pandita, who was shot dead by terrorists mourns demise of ADGP's father 100 rebirths: Party’s J&K chief on Digvijay’S remarks
Sanctions Rs 40 lakhs relief to the family; Assures stringent JAMMU, June 12: Retired Police Officers/Officials JAMMU: In a scathing
action against perpetrators of heinous act Association, Jammu, expressed grief over the sad attack on the Congress
demise of [Link] Parsad Singh, father of Sh. over its senior leader
Mukesh Singh, IPS, ADGP Jammu Zone. In this con- Digvijay Singh”s remarks
nection, a condolence meeting in Virtual Mode was on Article 370, Jammu and
held here today which was chaired by Sh. A.K Mahajan Kashmir BJP president
(SSP Retd), President of the Association. The associa- Ravinder Raina said on
tion members mourned the sad demise of Sh. Upendra Saturday that his party will
Parsad Singh and expressed Heartfelt condolences to not allow the Congress
ADGP Jammu and other members of the bereaved fam- leaders” “conspiracy”
ily. They observed two minutes silence and prayed to against India to succeed
Almighty to grant eternal peace to the departed soul and even if they take “100
grant courage to the bereaved family to bear this rebirths”. Raina accused
irreparable loss. Besides President, Sh. A.K Mahajan, the opposition party of nally written by Gandhis an “extremely sad” deci-
the condolence meeting was attended by S/Sh. Ch. being hand-in-glove with and directed from sion and his party will have
JAMMU, JUNE 12: terrorists in Tral, Pulwama the deceased President of
Chirag Din SSP Retd, S.R Dutta, SP Retd; Kuldeep Pakistan, separatists and Pakistan,” he said on a “relook” at the issue. He
Lieutenant Governor, on June 2, and expressed Municipal Committee Tral, terrorists, and said the remarks by Singh in a club- said the people of Jammu
Manoj Sinha today visited solidarity with the the Lt Governor said that Khajuria, Rajinder Bhardwaj, Karanjit Singh, Daleep
Singh, Kr. Yoginder Singh, Kamal Sharma, Hardeep nation would never forgive house conversation that the and Kashmir are happy
the family of Municipal bereaved family members. whole administration it for “conspiring and revocation of Article 370 over the revocation of
Councillor Rakesh Conveying condolences stands with the family of Singh Gill, Vijay Khajuria, Behari Lal Koul all Retd
DySPs & Inspector Shamsher Bhagat. back-stabbing Bharat Mata and stripping Jammu and Article 370 as it was the
Pandita, who was killed by to the family members of (Contd on Pg 2) ”. “The script was origi- Kashmir of statehood was (Contd on Pg 2)

Farooq Abdullah hails Digvijaya Singh’s remark on 3-Year-old Girl

GST Council cuts tax rate on Covid essentials
NEW DELHI : Union to 5 per cent from 12 per
Article 370, says he realised people’s sentiments
SRINAGAR : National
Killed, 9 Injured
As Cab Falls
Conference chief Farooq
Finance Minister Nirmala cent and rates on gas/elec-
Abdullah on Saturday Into Gorge In
Sitharaman said on tric/other furnaces for cre-
Saturday that recommen- matorium including their hailed Congress leader Poonch
Digvijaya Singh’s remark
dations of Group of installation has been cut to POONCH: A 3-year-old
that his party will relook
Ministers (GoM) set up to 5 per cent from 18 per cent into the issue of abrogation girl was killed and nine
look into tax relief on earlier. of Article 370 and said the persons were injured when
Covid-19 medical supplies The GST Council has Rajya Sabha MP has a cab they were travelling
have been accepted by the decided not to impose any realised the sentiments of in skidded off the road and
GST Council. The Goods GST on Covid-19 related people of Jammu and rolled down into a deep
and Services Tax (GST) drugs — Tocilizumab and Kashmir. gorge in Mandi area of this
rate has been reduced from Amphotericin B. Earlier “There was certain trust. mountainous district on
12 per cent earlier to 5 per the rate was 5 per cent. the state did not merge. Saturday. They said that
cent now on Covid testing from 18 per cent to 5 per rate on pulse oximeters, Rates on anti-coagu- They joined the Union of manent feature. The politi- three regions opposed their cab—Tata Sumo (JK12-
kits, medical grade oxygen cent. These rates will be including personal imports, lants like Heparin and India with certain terms. cal party at the Centre has move. And we continue to 1646) fell down into the
and ventilators. valid till September 30. has been reduced to 5 per Remdesivir have been And, one of the terms was the longstanding statement do so against what they ravine at Sudri Nallah
For ambulances, the Temperature check cent from earlier 12 per reduced to 5 per cent from article 370. There are that they would abrogate have done,” Abdullah said. Sawjian, leading to on the
GST rate has been reduced equipment will now attract cent. The GST rates on 12 per cent. Any other drug already two supreme court article 370 and they did “I’m very grateful to spot death of Nazia Kousar
from 28 per cent to 12 per 5 per cent GST, earlier it specified inflammatory recommended by the verdicts on this which this against the wishes of Digvijaya Singh Ji. He has (3) daughter of Imtiaz
cent and for hand sanitsers was 18 per cent. The GST diagnostic kits has dropped (Contd on Pg 2) clearly stated it was a per- the people of the state. All (Contd on Pg 2) (Contd on Pg 2)

JK reports866 new positive cases, Dr Jitendra Singh inspects development works under Devika
Project, inaugurates tele-medicine at DH Udhampur
286180 recovered so far
JAMMU, JUNE 12-The district-wise breakup, the Positive, 12882recovered
Government on Saturday Bulletin said that Srinagar (including 85 cases recov-
informed that866 new pos- has 68079 positive cases ered today)and 180 deaths;
itive cases of novel Corona (including 164 cases Kupwara has 13198 posi-
virus (COVID-19), reported today) with tive cases (including 68
265from Jammu division 2358Active Positive, cases reported today), 923
and 601 from Kashmir 64910recovered (including Active Positive,
division, have been report- 295cases recovered today), 12123recoveries (includ-
ed today, thus taking the 811 deaths; Baramulla has ing 97 cases recovered
total number of positive 22650 positive cases today), 152deaths;
cases in Jammu and (including 66 cases report- Anantnag district has UDHAMPUR, JUNE-12: by UEED. District the ongoing works within
Kashmir to [Link] ed today)with 1648Active 15463 positive cases Union Minister of State D e v e l o p m e n t stipulated time frame. He
14COVID-19 deaths have Positive, 20729recovered (including 51 cases report- (Independent Charge) for Commissioner, Indu directed the concerned
been reported,08 from (including294 cases recov- ed today)with 957 Active Ministry of Development Kanwal Chib, President officers to take effective
Jammu Division and 06 out of 306638 positive Till date 2225407 persons ered today), 273 deaths; Positive, 14314recovered of North Eastern Region MC, Dr. Jogeshwar Gupta, steps for timely completion
from Kashmir Division. cases, 16284 are Active have been enlisted for Budgam reported (including 16 cases recov- and Prime Minister's BDCs, DDCs, Assistant of this project by resorting
Moreover, 2153 more Positive, 286180 have observation which includ- 21746positive cases ered today), 192 deaths; Office, Dr Jitendra Singh, Commissioner Revenue, to double shifts. He
COVID-19 patients have recovered and 4174have ed 65797 persons in home (including71 cases report- Bandipora has 8951 posi- today visited Devika Ghat SEs PWD and UEED, stressed on early comple-
recovered and discharged died; 2030in Jammu divi- quarantine including facili- ed today)with 1178 active tive cases (including34 site to assess progress on Jammu besides other offi- tion of civil, sewerage and
from various hospitals sion and 2144 in Kashmir ties operated by govern- positive cases, 20369 cases reported today), ongoing development cers of concerned depart- flora works simultaneous-
including 707 from Jammu division. The Bulletin fur- ment, 16284 in isolation recovered (including with398Active Positive works on pollution abate- ments accompanied the ly. DDC apprised the
Division and 1446 from ther said that out of and 135517in home sur- 137cases recovered today), and 8455 recoveries ment of river Devika and MoS. While inspecting the Union Minister that the
Kashmir Division. 9129947test results avail- veillance. Besides, 199deaths; Pulwama has (including 18cases recov- Tawi project under ongoing works, Dr Singh district administration has
According to the daily able, 8823309 samples 2003635 persons have 14365 positive cases ered today),98deaths; National River asked the executing agency established Devika
Media Bulletin on novel have been tested as nega- completed their surveil- (including 71 cases report- Ganderbal has 9265 Conservation Plan to gear up men and helpline number for
Corona virus (Covid-19), tive till12th June, 2021. lance period. Providing ed today)with1303Active (Contd on Pg 2) (NRCP), being executed machinery and complete (Contd on Pg 2)
 2 VERACITY NEWS JAMMU, SUNDAY 13 JUNE 2021

Continuations from Page 1

LeT outfit...
angles of the attack and forces have also launched a fol-
cent from 12 per cent.
“These rates will be valid till September as against
tive cases (including 32 cases reported today)with
574active positive, 9561recoveries (including 87 cases
workplaces wearing a face cover is compulsory.
The bulletin again explained that early detection of
August-end recommended by the GoM,” said Sitharaman recovered today)and 203deaths; Doda has 6322 positive COVID-19 can prevent the spread of disease so we need
low-up operation in the area and the perpetrators of the while addressing a press conference after the meeting of cases (including 45cases reported today)with994Active to be responsible for the well-being of ourselves and
crime will be soon brought to justice. the GST Council.
Replying to a query, Singh said that militancy was declin- positive, 5232recovered (including 78 cases recovered everyone around us. "Not disclosing symptoms could put
“Based on the advice and also from states’ input whether today)and 96deaths; Kathua has 9057 positive cases life of individuals and their families at risk. In case of
ing and control of the forces in all the areas was very good
while operations were also being carrier out. “However, that period has to be further extended will be taken as a (including 12 cases reported today), 158 active positive symptoms like fever, cough and difficulty in breathing
due to Covid-19 there has been a decline in anti-militancy call nearer the time and the GIC will probably take the cases, 8752recovered(including 14cases recovered today) report early. Do not fear, call COVID-19 helpline num-
operations but the forces still have an upper hand and we responsibility of eliciting the opinions, taking inputs of and 147deaths; Kishtwar has 4222 positive cases (includ- bers and seek medical advice".
are launching operation in all the areas as well,” he said. political leadership and meeting to take a final word on ing 05 cases reported today)with 171 Active Positive, Advisory has further exhorted upon the people not to step
He said that under these circumstances these incidents whether the extension should be furthered after 4012 recoveries (including 33 cases recovered out of home, unless absolutely necessary. "If you have to
happen and all those who are involved in these attacks September,” said Sitharaman. today)and39 deaths; Samba has 6984 positive cases move out for unavoidable reasons, ensure that you wear a
will be not be spared at any cost.
Farooq... (including 20 cases reported today)with 330 active posi-
tive cases, 6537 recoveries (including 42cases recovered
mask and practice social distancing, personal hygiene and
frequent hand washing with soap and water."
Lt Governor... realised the sentiments of people as other parties who
have also spoken about it. I welcome it heartily and hope
today)and 117 deaths; Poonch has 5813 positive cases In case of any emergency people can avail free ambulance
late Rakesh Pandita in this hour of grief. The Lt (including 29 cases reported today)with820active posi- services 24x7 at their doorsteps by calling on toll-free
Governor assured the bereaved family of stringent action the present government will look into it again and try to
win the heart of the people. And, that only be won if they tive, 4910recoveriesand 83 deaths; Rambanhas 5582 pos- number 108 while as pregnant women and sick infants can
against the perpetrators, and informed that a high-level reverse what they did,” added Abdullah. itive cases (including 50 cases reported today)with387 avail free ambulance services by dialing toll-free number
investigation has already been initiated. He added that the active positive cases, 5137 recoveries (including 63 cases 102.
Meanwhile, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) criticised
terrorists involved in this heinous act of violence will be Digvijaya Singh’s statement saying it must be a part of recovered today)and 58 deaths while Reasi has 5496 pos- People can also call on toll-free national helpline number
brought to justice soon. The Lt Governor sanctioned the Congress’ toolkit and the party should change its name to itive (including 20 cases reported today)with 157 active 1075; J&K COVID-19 Helpline Numbers 0191- 2549676
ex gratia amount of Rs 40 lakhs to the family members of “Anti National Club House”. positive cases, 5298 recoveries (including25 cases recov- (UT level Cell), 0191-2520982, 0191-2674444, 0191-
late Sh. Pandita. Sh. Nitishwar Kumar, Principal Briefing mediapersons, BJP national spokesperson ered today)and 41 deaths. 2674115 (For Jammu Division), 0194-2440283 & 0194-
Secretary to Lt Governor; Dr. Raghav Langer, Divisional Sambit Patra said, “Digvijaya Singh said if Modi ji comes According to the bulletin, among the total 306638 positive 2430581 (For Kashmir Division) for support, guidance,
Commissioner Jammu; Sh. Anshul Garg, Deputy out of power and Congress’s government comes, it will cases in J&K, 21848have been reported as travelers while and response to health-related queries on Novel Corona
Commissioner Jammu accompanied the Lieutenant re-establish Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir.” 284790as others. virus Disease (COVID-19).
Governor. Digvijaya Singh on Saturday said revoking Article 370 The Bulletin said that the breakup represents districts The bulletin has informed that the Directorate of Indian
BJP won’t...
main reason for Pakistani ideology to take roots and
and reducing the statehood of Jammu and Kashmir was an
extremely sad decision and the Congress Party will relook
from which the patients have been traced or are ordinari-
ly residing.
Systems of Medicine, J&K is distributing AYUSH
Medicines having immunity boosting, immuno-modula-
into this issue. The bulletin added that there are 2837 COVID dedicated tor, anti-oxidant, rejuvenator, anti-stress, metabolism reg-
strengthen separatism. Speaking in Club House chat, Digvijaya Singh said, beds, 2423 Isolation beds with 2148vacant beds and 414 ulator, anti-allergic, anti-pyretic, anti-tussives, bron-
It gave birth to terrorism which has bled the region, Raina “Democracy was not there in Kashmir. When they ICU beds where 324 beds are vacant in Jammu division chodilator, etc. properties during the COVID-19 pandem-
said. revoked Article 370 then Insaniyat was not there because
“The Article was responsible for the grave injustice with while there are 3353 COVID dedicated beds, 3074 ic. The department so far has provided medicine to 19.41
they had put everyone behind bars. Kashmiriyat is some- Isolation beds where 2298 beds are vacant and 279 ICU lakh people that include various frontline workers, senior
various communities including Gujjars and Bakerwals, thing that is basically the fundamentals of secularism.
Pahari speaking people, women and West Pakistani beds where 222are vacant beds in Kashmir division. citizens, PRIs, police/paramilitary personals and general
Because in a Muslim majority state, there was a Hindu There are a total of 6190 COVID dedicated beds, 5497 masses. Moreover, preventive measures and Yoga thera-
refugees,” the BJP leader said. Raja and both were together. Kashmiri Pundits were given
He said its revocation on August 5, 2019 fulfilled the Isolation beds with 4446 beds vacant and 693 ICU beds pies are also being advised to the people to take care of
dream of ”Ek Nishan, Ek Vidhan and Ek Pradhan” and Reservation in Kashmir in government services. So there- with 546vacant beds in the Union Territory of Jammu and lifestyle/mental disorders so that physical and mental
alleged that the Congress is feeling the pain and is, there- fore the decision of revoking Article 370 and reducing the Kashmir. health is ensured during this pandemic.
fore, “conspiring” which is evident from the statement of statehood of Jammu and Kashmir is an extremely sad
The Central Government is continuously monitoring the Public is advised to strictly follow the advisories issued by
its senior leader. decision. And the Congress Party would certainly have to
have a relook into this issue.” evolving situation of Covid-19 in the Union Territory and the government from time to time and rely only on the
“Let them take 100 rebirths, their conspiracies against the is providing allnecessary support towards effective con- information released by the government through the daily
nation will not succeed. We have Prime Minister Narendra In August 2019, the Central government scrapped Article
370 which gave special rights to the people of Jammu and tainment of the spread of Covid-19 and better clinical media bulletin to print and electronic media.
Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, and every BJP worker management of positive cases. People are also advised to refrain from spreading rumors
is like a soldier, ready to sacrifice his life for the nation Kashmir and bifurcated the region into two categories-
Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh. The government has also started free tele-consultation and pay no heed to them at the same time.
and the tricolour.
“We will not allow Sonia Gandhi, Rahul and Singh to
implement Pakistani agenda in J-K,” Raina said.
3-Year-old... general OPD services by Specialists/MBBS Doctors for
the residents of J&K under National Tele-consultation
Dr Jitendra...
Service. People can avail these services from Home by general public where they can share their suggestions and
He said the Congress leaders are enjoying facilities in Ahmed of Sawjian and injuries to nine other persons who observation regarding the project. Later, Union Minister
India and even fighting elections but their hearts “beat for were removed to the local hospital. Five of the injured registering online on web portal
Pakistan”. were later shifted to Sub District Hospital Mandi for [Link] The services are available on had an extensive review of ongoing development works
“The whole nation is watching the Congress and its lead- advanced treatment, they said. SHO Mandi Bashir Kohli Monday to Saturday from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. People under prestigious Devika project. He stressed on use of
ership and will never forgive the party for being puppets confirmed the death of the minor girl and injuries to nine can also download and install esanjeevani OPD app from material duly vetted by the technical committee to ensure
in the hands of Pakistan,” he said. persons in the accident. He said that a case has been reg- google play store. that quality parameters of this ambitious project are met.
Meanwhile, right-wing outfit Vishwa Hindu Parishad istered and further investigations have been launched into Besides, 24x7 Rapid Antigen Testing facility for COVID- He asked the executing agencies to restore excavated
(VHP) also reacted sharply to the purported remarks of the accident. 19 has been started outside the emergency of GMC
the Congress leader and requested the Centre and the J-K areas immediately after execution of work besides ensur-
Government to keep an eye on “elements who, on the
behest of their separatist friends and in order to gain some
JK reports... Hospital Jammu. The facility will be very useful for seg-
regation of patients in emergency wing of GMC Jammu. ing permanent restoration of roads to avoid any inconve-
nience to the public. District Development Council
positive cases (including 31cases reported today)with Meanwhile, a 24x7 COVID Control Room has been set up
limelight, issue such sadistic statements hurting the senti- 481Active Positive, 8712 recoveries (including 83 cases for redressal of the grievances related to COVID-19 posi- Chairperson, Udhampur, Lal Chand highlighted local
ments of nationalist citizens.” recovered today)and72deaths; Kulgam has 10667 positive tive patients admitted in the Associated Hospitals of issues concerning welfare and development of the area.
“This pro-Pakistan agenda of terrorists can never be ful- cases (including 37 cases reported today)with 708 Active
filled as Congress or Digvijaya-minded people are never Government Medical College, Jammu and Government Union Minister emphasized for advance planning for
Positive, 9850recoveries (including352 cases recovered Hospital, Gandhi Nagar, Jammu. Patients or attendants men, machinery and material and directed to ensure that
going to regain political power in India,” J-K VHP presi-
dent Leelakaran Sharma said in a statement. today)and 109 deaths while as Shopian has 5491 positive can call at 0191- 258 5444 (Control Room), Exchange: sufficient material is available at the onsite store. He
cases (including 08 cases reported today),308active posi- 0191-258 2626 / 258 5542 / 258 4290 /258 4291 / 258
GST Council... tive cases, 5125 recoveries (including 69 cases recovered
today)and58 deaths. Similarly, Jammu has 51965 positive
4292 / 258 4293/ 258 4294 for assistance.
The bulletin has informed the people that, the best way to
asked the Contractor Ghat development to ensure that
Ghat works are completed in time. Meanwhile, Dr
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) and Jitendra visited District Hospital Udhampur where he
the Department of Pharma (DoP) for Covid treatment will cases (including 34 cases reported today) with 2144 active protect themselves from COVID-19 is by maintaining
now attract 5 per cent tax. positive cases, 48706recoveries (including 327 cases physical distance of at least 2 meter from others, frequent- inaugurated Tele-medicine facility and interacted with the
The GST Council also gave relief on ventilator recovered today), 1115 deaths; Udhampur has 10984 pos- ly cleaning hands with an alcohol based hand sanitizer or doctors and paramedical staff regarding the utility.
masks/canula/helmet reducing tax to 5 per cent from 12 itive cases (including 18cases reported today), 287active washing them with soap and water and following good Union Minister also visited oxygen generation plant site
per cent, for BiPAP machine to 5 per cent from 12 per cent positive cases, 10566 recoveries (including38 cases respiratory etiquette and hygiene. and appreciated the efforts of district administration for
and for high flow nasal canula (HFNC) device to 5 per recovered today)and131deaths; Rajouri has 10338 posi- As a measure for social distancing in public places and completion of the plant in a record time.

DDC Chairperson Kishtwar reviews

District Capex Budget plan Positivity rate drops to 3.5% in Ramban District: DC
Asks Council members to ensure judicious, 'Normal medical services remain unaffected during 2nd surge'
rational use of resources RAMBAN, JUNE 12: days,'' he said while the 2nd dose being given to centres established in all tain the spread of Covid
Deputy Commissioner, addressing media persons the people who have com- 143 Panchayats have been infection. The DC said
KISHTWAR JUNE 12: tal activities and sought of PRIs to monitor the Mussarat Islam today said at the periodic presser on pleted their prescribed provided medical supplies that sufficient Medical
District Develo pmen t details about p hysical quality and pace of work that Ramban district has Covid management, here. period after the first dose. and 55 centres have also Oxygen Gas has been
Council chairperson, and financial status of in their respective areas witnessed a sharp decrease The DC said that normal He said that adequate num- been provided Medical stocked in the district The
Pooja Th ak ur today the various works. to ensure that the grass- in Covid cases with the medical services remained bers of Magistrates along- Oxygen Concentrators. For DC said that the door to
reviewed the physical Joint Director roots level democracy is positivity rate dropping to unaffected during 2nd with enforcement teams the rest the Oxygen door vaccination drive has
and financial status of Planning app rised the implemented in true 3.5% which was 9.9% in surge in health institutions have been deputed at all Concentrators would be achieved tangible results
activities taken up under House about the project- spirit. 3rd week of May. He said across the district and vulnerable locations espe- supplied by Jammu and progress on vaccination
District Capex Budg et ed plans in Capex budget Besides, she urged that the significant patients are visiting hospi- cially in tourist places to Kashmir Medical Supplies reached saturation by giving
2020-21 and d evelop- 2021-22, besides the set them to act as a bridge improvement is the result tals amid covid protocols implement all SoPs to con- Corporation very soon. the first dose to the whole
ment plans proposed for targets and achievements between the people and of strict enforcement of He said that the Health tain spread of Covid infec- This facility has been creat- lot of targeted people. He
2021-22 at the meeting made so far in the exe- District Administration Covid safety protocols and department has vaccinated tions. He said that only 5 ed especially for the Covid said the rest target is being
of the Council. She also cution of various iconic to facilitate effective other containment mea- more than 80% of the tar- micro containment zones positive patients in rural cross checked with the
took stock of progress of projects in the district. and prompt redress of sures, including intensive geted population besides are in force, while the rest areas who lack a separate migratory population, who
the o ngoin g icon ic The Chairperson was public grievances. testing and vaccination. mobilizing all the vaccina- have been de-notified after room and toilet facility in are expected to have vacci-
developmental p rojects given a sector wise She said that there "We hope the positivity tion teams to ensure 100% 100% testing and zero posi- their home, said the DC nated in other districts, and
in the district. briefing of different are vario us pro-people rate will decline further to vaccination till June 30 in tive cases. He informed that while urging the people to eligible people are coming
District Development works and presented in schemes wh ich are below 2% in the next few the district. He informed the rural COVID Isolation use these facilities to con- for the 2nd dose.
Commissioner, Ashok depth details about these meant for the con ve-
Sharma, BDC chairper-
so ns, DDC memb ers,
projects through power
point presentation.
nience and welfare of the
people living in the far 12 micro-containment zones de-notified in Kishtwar: DC DC Reasi transfers 10
kanal Land to H&UDD
Additional District The DDC off places as well as in
Positivity rate drops to 2.7 percent; 72.85% age appropriate persons inoculated for 'Solid waste
D e v e l o p m e n t Chairperson asked the the urban areas and these
Co m m i s s io ne r ( C EO executin g agencies to needs to b e taken up KISHTWAR, JUNE 12: Development Department the positivity rate dropped the District, while 882 Segregation Plant'
DDC), Join t Director adhere to the time-line with utmost sincerity Deputy Commissioner and Social welfare to 2.70% this week. Covid Kits containing REASI, JUNE 12: Deputy
Plann ing, Assistan t set for the projects to and dedication. Kishtwar, Ashok Sharma Department for their exten- He further said that the dis- essential medicines and Commissioner Reasi,
C o m m i s s i o n e r provide early benefit to On the occasion, the today said that 12 micro sive efforts in combating trict has inoculated 72.85% oximeter have been dis- Charandeep Singh today
Development, BDOs, the people. DC, Ashok Sharma containment zones have the pandemic. persons of 45 yr old and tributed among the COVID transferred over 10 Kanal
XEns besides other She directed the heads directed all the depart- been de-notified after Giving details, the DC above till date, while door positive patients till date. land to Housing and Urban
district officers attended of all the concerned ments to submit their extensive testing and zero informed that during the to door Vaccination drive is He appealed the masses to Development department
the meeting. departments to work in a progress as well as plans COVID positive reports. 2nd wave 1475 cases were being conducted in the dis- stick to the COVID19 proposed for establish-
At the outset ADDC collective and responsi- to the DDC Chairperson' He said 16 other micro- reported in the District, out trict to cover the rest. appropriate behaviour and ment of solid waste segre-
(CEO District ble manner to achieve s office on priority basis. containment zones would of which 1260 have recov- Concerned tehsildars and follow the SOPs in letter gation plant in the Reasi
Development Council) tangible results. The BDC ch airper- be de-notified as and when ered and 201 are still BDOs under the supervi- and spirit to break the Town.
the administration is fully active, which is the lowest sion of SDMs are closely chain completely.
briefed the house about Du ring the meetin g sons and DDC members The DC handed over land
satisfied about the safety in number since March, 2021. monitoring the progress Further, the DC Kishtwar
the guidelines, roles and various impediments hig hlighted various these areas. Among them 13 are admit- on vaccination and the informed that the people documents to Chairman
responsibilities for the faced by the executing issues pertaining to their Briefing the media about ted in District Hospital, 33 Covid Mitigation measures can approach the district Municipal Council (Reasi)
conduct of the quarterly departments were also areas and appealed to the the Covid situation, he are in CCCs and rest are in in the district, he informed. administration on the , Sudhesh Puri in presence
meetings of the newly discussed. DDC chairperson and complemented the PRIs, home isolation and are While giving details about Twitter account of DC of Additional District
formed District The Chairperso n the Dep uty Health education depart- being provided medical the Covid care, he Kishtwar: @dckishtwar D e v e l o p m e n t
Development Council. assured full co-opera- Commissioner for their ment, Education treatment. He briefed that informed that sufficient and the official Twitter Commissioner, Jyoti
The Council dis- tion and urged the DDC intervention and proper Department, Police the recovery rate has con- oxygen cylinders and con- account of DIC Kishtwar: Slathia and ACR Sanjay
cussed the developmen- members and members follow up. Department, Rural tinuously picked up, while centrators are available in @Dkishtwar. Badyal.
 3 VERACITY NEWS JAMMU, SUNDAY 13 JUNE 2021

Director Health inspects patient care Fight against Covid -19 to continue till its end: DC Udhampur
at Accident Hospital Chowki Choura Notifies helpline numbers for redress of public grievances
UDHAMPUR,JUNE-12:- is ready. She said that the share their valuable sug-
Deputy Commissioner, general public can book gestions and feedback
Indu Kanwal Chib today their slot within a week's regarding the Devika pro-
said that the district time. The DC urged BDCs, ject .
Udhampur has witnessed a DDCs, Councillors and To redress public griev-
visible decline in Covid - PRIs to make the people ances/ Complaints and
19 positive cases due to aware regarding telemedi- improve public delivery
comprehensive contain- cine facilities in their mechanisms, the general
ment measures taken by respective areas. public has been given the
the district administration, The DC informed that the
even as she said that the District Administration facility to lodge their com-
fight will continue till the has established 5 bedded plaints and grievances on
total eradication of the pan- Covid Care Centers in the helpline numbers. For
demic. each Panchayat of the PDD Sub Division
Briefing the media persons District so that those Udhampur 1&2 the help
JAMMU, JUNE 12: staff and patients in the Dhanu, PHC Dori Dager about the present Covid - households not having the line number is 01992-
19 scenario in the District, option for isolation of 270792 Chenani 01992-
Director Health Services hospital to get first hand and remote PHC Ghar
she added that the virus ed persons not to panic and and all requisite facility Covid positive patients in 285503 and Ramnagar
Jammu, Dr. Renu Sharma appraisal of patient care. Majoor. She directed the has not yet been complete- their own residence can
along with CMO Jammu She also inspected the 10 BMO to make arrange- protect themselves and have been made available 9796444123.
ly eradicated and a caution their loved ones from in these centres. She stay in those centers. The DC said that these
Dr. J.P Singh today visited bedded Covid isolation ments for taking over the is needed to prevent the Regarding the Devika pro-
Accident Hospital Chowki facility developed at buildings as per DPR. At Coronavirus. She urged the appealed to the general helpline numbers will
resurge. She added that suspected Covid positive public to adhere to Covid ject, the DC said that the
Choura to take stock of Chowki Choura Hospital village Chowki Choura every day huge rush is District Administration has help the people and miti-
health care facilities avail- which is equipped with and Ghar Majoor, DHS patients of rural areas to appropriate behavior and gate the problems being
being seen in many places isolate themselves in the follow SOPs issued by established a Devika
able there. oxygen concentrators to interacted with PRI mem- and urged the public of the helpline number 01992- faced by them . She warned
Panchayat level isolation Govt from time to time.
Accompanied by BMO manage locally any exi- bers and gave a patient District to maintain social centres for quick recovery While referring to the 278844. She added that the that action will be taken as
Chowki Choura, Dr. Ritesh gency arising due to Covid. hearing to the issues raised distancing, wear face and safety of family mem- telemedicine facility, the helpline number will per the relevant provisions
Khullar, DHS took a Later, the DHS inspected by them and directed BMO masks, and follow hand bers. She reiterated that DC said that training has remain open for the gener- of law if anybody was
detailed tour of the hospital under-construction build- to resolve them at the earli- hygiene Panchayat level isolation been completed and al public from 9:30 Am to found not following the
and interacted with the ings of Sub Centre Dhana est. The DC advised the infect- centres are well equipped telemedicine at PHC level 6:Pm and the public can COVID-19 protocol.

J&K prepares capacity expansion plan to Commissioner Secretary Jal Shakti reviews status of
water supply to Srinagar city, peripheral areas
tackle a possible third wave of COVID SRINAGAR, JUNE 12: Commissioner
Secretary, Jal Shakti Department, M. Raju,
today convened a meeting to review status
stopped to spare water for drinking and
irrigation purposes. The supply position
has been restored to normal now. The con-
CS directs robust surveillance and speedy, targeted vaccination of water supply to Srinagar city and cerned Chief Engineer and Executive
peripheral areas in the backdrop of affect- Engineer of Jal Shakti Department
SRINAGAR, JUNE 12: The Health and Medical
ed water supply to these areas for the past informed that the water supply to the
The Chief Secretary, Dr. Education Department was
few days. Commissioner, Srinagar Srinagar city at the moment is quite nor-
Arun Kumar Mehta today asked to constitute a med-
chaired a meeting to over- Municipal Corporation, Chief Engineer, mal as 93 MGD (Million Gallon per day)
ical advisory team consist- PHE Kashmir, Chief Engineer, I&FC is being supplied to the city and its out-
see the preparation of ing of field experts in virol-
action plan for tackling a Kashmir, Jal Shakti Department Srinagar skirt through 9 modern water treatment
ogy, epidemiology, and and Executive Engineer, Water Works Jal plants which are running quite normal and
possible third wave of
microbiology to provide Shakti Division Srinagar attended the to their full capacity. They further apprised
COVID in Jammu and
Kashmir based on the rec- multi-dimensional scientif- meeting. It was informed that water supply that there are some pockets in city like
ommendations of an expert ic recommendations for in some parts of Srinagar City remained parts of Omer Colony including Gousia
evidence-based scientific affected for the last few days due to issues Mohalla which fall at the tail end of the
Advisory Committee head-
ed by Prof. Mohammad management of COVID- in Power Canal of Ganderbal Preng and water supply system and get water for a
Sultan Khuroo. 19. Sindh Extension Canal which is the only limited duration only. This situation shall
Financial Commissioner, source of raw water to four Water be countered by installation of a new pro-
The Chief Secretary direct-
Health & Medical Treatment Plants of PHE department from duction well at Malbagh replacing an
ed the Department to con- which water is supplied to major portion already abandoned tube well for which
Education, Atal Dulloo; duct stratified serological
Prof. Mohammad Sultan of Srinagar City. The water was being finances have been arranged under Capex
surveys in Jammu and used for power generation and irrigation this year. People have been asked to
Khuroo, and Mission pandemic by maintaining nation drives for successful severely infected the young Kashmir for ascertaining of local fields which considerably reduced immediately contact the control room of
Director, National Health high level testing and vac- containment of the disease. and middle-aged popula- natural/ vaccine induced
Mission (NHM) participat- cination rates, and ramping It was informed that in tion. As such, it was raw water supplies to the treatment plant. PHE Jal Shakti Department at telephone
seropositivity in the popu- The matter was taken up with Power numbers 0194-2452047, 0194-2477207 in
ed in the meeting. up COVID dedicated med- comparison to the first stressed that the trajectory
The Chief Secretary com- ical facilities. He empha- wave which was slow, of the disease must be put lation and identifying sus- Development Corporation and as a result case of any problem related to water sup-
plimented the efforts of the sized the need for strict gradual, and mostly affect- under meticulous surveil- ceptible groups and areas the power generation at Ganderbal was ply to their respective area.
Health & Medical enforcement of COVID ed elderly/co-morbid popu- lance for early detection of in the Union territory to be
Education Department in
combating the COVID-19
appropriate behavior in
addition to vigorous vacci-
lation; the second wave
was abrupt, steep, and
new trends towards a prob-
able third wave.
taken up under targeted
vaccination drives. World Anti Child Labour Day
DLSA Srinagar organises online webinar to Restriction on parking of vehicles, dumping of construction observed in District Reasi
commemorate 'World Day against Child labour' material on road sides imposed in Bhaderwah REASI JUNE 12:- World Authority in the market of and stationery items were
BHADARWAH, JUNE 12: Additional Deputy Anti Child Labour Day Katra and Reasi to check distributed among the
SRINAGAR, JUNE 12: The District Legal Rights Lawyer, CGWC IMHANS-K were Commissioner, Bhadarwah, Rakesh Kumar today was marked by series of any malicious child labour inmates. The inmates of
Services Authority (DLSA) Srinagar, the speakers in the webinar, further the imposed restriction on parking of vehicles and dumping awareness activities here activity. Disha home were also
under the aegis of J&K, Legal Services webinar was graced by budding speakers of construction material on road sides. As per a restriction
across the district. Awareness about the evils counselled about the
Authority today organized an online webi- Bisma Ahad and Dania Afroz of GHSS order, complete ban was imposed on illegal parking of
The activities along with of child labour was also World anti-labour day.
nar on "World Day against Child labour" Gund Hassi Bhat Srinagar. vehicles and dumping of construction materials such as
under the guidance of Mohammad Akram Speaking in the webinar, the ALC sand, bajri, stones, bricks and any other material on all awareness programmes created among the shop- The team also visited slum
were held under the super- keepers, drivers, general areas where the families
Chowdhary Chairman DLSA/Principal focused on Govt. enactment on Child link roads of Bhaderwah including Choubia link road
District & Sessions Judge, Srinagar. Labour (Prohibition & regulation) vision of District Child public and others. were made aware about the
upto Seri Bazar, College link road, Seri Bazar to grave-
Arshid Qadir, Assistant Labour Amendment Act 2016. He said this yard via Ganpath Bazar, Sadar bazar (both sides) , Seri Protection officer Gulshan District Child Protection hazardous effect on the
Commissioner (ALC) Sgr, Hakeem amendment completely prohibits the Bazar to Pasri, District Session court road, Jamia Masjid Kumar, which included unit along with Secretary, mind of children forced
Javeed, Project Coordinator Child Line employment of children below 14 yrs of to police station and Chanote Bridge to University inspection by District District Legal Services into labour. Ration, masks
(NGO Sgr), Dr Suraya Amin Basu, age and also prohibits the employment of Campus road. The order was passed after the general Level Child Labour Task Authority visited DISHA and sanitisers were also
Lecturer GHSS GUND HASSI BHAT adolescent i.e. between the ages of 14 to public and in charge Fire and Emergency services Force in collaboration with Home Child Protection presented to the children
Sgr, Advocate Sayed Mujtaba, Child 18 yrs in hazardous occupation. brought the matter into the notice of the ADC. District Legal Services where the masks, sanitisers and their families.

Justice Sindhu Sharma visits

CEO ERA inspects ongoing works on Parimpora-Soibugh road Court Complex Budgam
Issues strict directions to complete project within 90 days Takes stock of functioning and administrative issues of District court
SRINAGAR, JUNE 12: Chief TAQAC officials, and other BUDGAM, JUNE 12:
Executive Officer, JKERA/JTFRP, Engineering Staff of JTFRP and Justice Sindhu Sharma,
Dr. Syed Abid Rasheed Shah today consultancies along with the repre- Judge High Court of Union
conducted an extensive inspection sentatives of contractors. Territory of Jammu,
of the ongoing Parimpora-Soibugh Later, CEO ERA met several Kashmir and Ladakh, who
road sub-project being executed by local deputations during his visit, is also Administrative
JKERA under the World Bank- who apprised him about various Judge of District Budgam,
funded Jhelum Tawi Flood issues pertaining to the project. today inspected District
Recovery Project. The locals appreciated the role Court Complex Budgam.
The Parimpora-Soibugh road con- of Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Justice Sindhu during the
nects two districts including Sinha who led the administration visit took stock of the func-
Srinagar and central Kashmir's dis- for speeding up the development tioning of the District
trict Budgam. The existing road is Court and other Taluka
works in the area.
being upgraded with improved Courts within the district. Principal District and upcoming New Court
"We appreciate and express our
flexible design and protective mea- Upon arrival at the District Sessions Judge Budgam. Complex Budgam along
gratitude to the LG sahib, his
sures. Court Complex Budgam, She also examined the with Principle and District
administration for listening to us," Justice Sindhu was wel-
The completion of this road would a local resident, Ghulam functioning of the cases Sessions Judge Budgam,
augment the road infrastructure comed with Guard of being taken up via virtual Mohd Ashraf Malik,
Muhammad Shah, of Haaji Bagh, Honour from a squad of
between the two neighboring dis- said. mode and also the mecha- Deputy Commissioner
tricts and would also connect the Jammu and Kashmir nism adopted by the judges Budgam, SSP Budgam,
"A personal visit by senior offi- Police.
important tourist and religious des- cials to monitor the progress of the in reference to the same. Executive Engineer(R&B)
tinations. On the occasion, Justice The meeting was also ACR and Tehsildar
ongoing works shows the serious- Sindhu inspected the
During the inspection, the CEO attended by Abdul Bari, Budgam.
ness of the LG sahib and his District Court Complex
passed strict instructions for imme- Joint Registrar High Court She directed the officers in
administration," MI Malik, a local Budgam, where after she of J&K. Sunil Sangra, ADJ charge to expedite the
diately speeding up the work and at Soibugh, said.
completing the project in the next held an extensive meeting Budgam, DDC Budgam, process related to allot-
(TAQAC) officials to regularly weekly monitoring of progress. He The CEO passed strict instruc- with the officials of
90 days. Major civil works of road Shahbaz Ahmed Mirza, ment and commence the
monitor the quality and progress of said that the heavy liquidity dam- tions for weekly monitoring of all Judiciary, Police and the
comprise of improvement of road Tahir Saleem SSP construction of the said
work on a weekly basis. ages as penalty would be imposed road sub-projects and resolution of Local Administration. Budgam, Fozia Paul project at the right earnest.
geometrics and widening of blind
The CEO directed the contrac- on the contractors for failing to all outstanding issues in close The Justice was apprised Secretary DLSA, Jahangir Justice Sindhu emphasized
curves/black spots.
tor to immediately increase the adhere to the deadlines. coordination with the contractor to about the administrative Bakshi, Sub Judge that all the matters pertain-
The CEO directed the engineer-
manpower and machinery Dr. Abid was accompanied by achieve immediate weekly functioning of the Courts Budgam and Uzma Amin, ing to the construction of
ing staff and contractor to ensure
deployed to ensure that the project Director ERA Kashmir, Er Tanveer progress. and also about the legal Munsiff Budgam. the New Court Complex
that the quality of the civil works is Pertinently implementation on
maintained as per best standards- is completed well within time. On- Mir, Project Manager, Abdul infrastructural set up in Later, Justice Sindhu also ought to be pursued on top
the-spot directions were issued to Waheed Khan, Deputy Project these sub-projects has started this district Budgam by
directing Technical Assistance and visited the site proposed priority for being a matter
the Engineering staff for strict Manager, Abdul Majeed Lone, year after a hiatus of four years. Mohammad Ashraf Malik,
Quality Assurance Compliance for the construction of the of public interest.
 4 VERACITY NEWS JAMMU, SUNDAY 13 JUNE 2021

EDITORIAL
Constitution of Task
India and Af: The Taliban conundrum
HIRANMAY KARLEKAR beginning of 2020 were due to highly unlikely — Pakistan, barred effort to keep India out
Force…. A welcome step New Delhi must consider
operational constraints —
such as going on the defensive
which controls them, will stop
them. Besides its pathological
of Afghanistan and establish-
ing the Taliban in power there.
what it can do to prevent the — the Trump administration obsession with avenging the It will not stop doing it, partic-
The step taken by J&K UT Taliban from coming to power imposed on them in the inter- rout it suffered at New Delhi’s ularly when it can use
Government on 7th of june whereby because that would be to the est of its peace negotiations hands in the 1971 war, Afghanistan as a launching
advantage of Pakistan with the Taliban. It had also Islamabad is loath to permit pad for terror strikes against
it has been ordered for constitution
With the complete withdrawal arm-twisted the Afghan any Indian influence over India. All this is besides the
of District Level Task Force in each of American troops from Government into conceding Afghanistan because it fact that India will lose the
district for identifying and providing Afghanistan scheduled to the Taliban’s demand of believes that control over the huge investments it has made
care and protection to COVID-19 happen by September 11, releasing 5,000 of its fighters latter is essential to its secur- in that country if Islamabad
India needs to seriously pon- from Afghan jails as a pre-con- ing a “strategic depth” against has its way.
affected children is being widely
der the consequences, particu- dition for talks. Many of these this country. Hence, as said at the begin-
hailed and welcomed in social cir- larly that of the Taliban com- fighters have taken up arms The concept of “strategic ning, India must do its best to
cles. ing to rule that country. This, again despite the Taliban’s depth” has become a fixation foil Pakistan’s bid and prevent
As per the order issued by the of course, will happen only if promise to the contrary. with Pakistan. the Taliban from capturing
General administration department they defeat the democratically Simply put, India must con- Its origin is traceable to Aslam power in Afghanistan. The
elected Afghan Government’s sider what it can do to prevent Siddiqi’s book, Pakistan Seeks question is: What can it do? In
(GAD), the task force in each Distict forces militarily. The question the Taliban from coming to Security which states that the short run, it can enhance
shall be headed by respective DCs arises whether they can do so power. The Taliban, funda- fusion with Iran and the capabilities of the ANSDF
while as CMO, Additional and, if they can, what would mentalist Islamists who hate Afghanistan could lend depth by helping in the maintenance
Superintendent of Police, District that mean for this country. India pathologically, have to Pakistan’s defence against of the AAF’s planes and heli-
Militarily, the Afghan close ties with terror outfits India. A press release pub- copters — the foreign contrac-
Social welfare officer, District Child like the Lashkar-e-Toiba, lished in Pakistan’s Daily tors doing it now will depart
National Army, the ground-
Protection officer, Chairperson of war arm of the Afghan Jaish-e-Mohammad and Times on July 4, 2017, head- with the US forces — and pro-
the respective Child welfare National Security and Defence Hizbul Mujahideen. Recall its lined “General Beg explains viding such armaments as
Committee on in his absence any Forces (ANSDF), has, despite complete support to the his view of strategic depth they might need. It must also
serious problems of desertions hijackers of the IC-814 on doctrine,” cites an article by impose heavy costs on
other member of the Committee and December 24, 1999, which was Raza Rumi in the same paper Pakistan by economic and
and unwillingness to enlist,
an NGO running a child care institu- become a battle-hardened eventually taken to Kandahar. of July 3, which quotes the for- other means to hamper its
tion to be nominated by respective force capable of confronting Without that, the hijackers mer Pakistani top brass, Mirza support to the Taliban.
District Magistrate. The District the Taliban and other terrorist would not have been able to Afzal Beg, as saying that it Simultaneously, it must spear-
organisations. Its commando extract the release of Masood was unthinkable for him to head an international cam-
Child Protection officer shall func- Azhar, Mushtaq Ahmed articulate a defeatist concept paign against the Taliban’s
units and special forces have
tion as member secretary. The Task been especially impressive. Zargar and Ahmed Omar of withdrawal to regressive ideology, repres-
Force has been asked to meet every Further, 80 to 90 per cent of Saeed Sheikh— before releas- “Afghanistan for territorial sive attitude towards women,
week and respective District the air support, which has ing the hijacked aircraft and depth against Indian military and the fact that under them
played a critical part in the its passengers. Pakistan’s ingress”. According to him, Afghanistan would once
Magistrates are required to submit a Directorate-General of Inter- addressing officers at the again become a base for terror
ANA’s operations against the
status report in every 15 days to the Taliban, is now provided by Services Intelligence (ISI), army’s GHQ on August 25, strikes against the West. The
government for further necessary the fledgling Afghan Air Force which was also deeply 1988, as Chief of Army Staff, US, with the history of 9/11
action. (AAF). involved, established the he had spoken of three coun- behind it, and European coun-
The Taliban have doubtless Jaish-e-Mohammad in 2000 tries — Pakistan, Iran and tries which have suffered sig-
The Task Force Shall identify and with Masood Azhar as its Afghanistan — as moving nificantly from terrorist
established their sway over
compile details of all adults who much of countryside and chief. towards a common destiny attacks, must be strenuously
have died due to COVID-19 and some cities, besides inflicting a Trying to reach out to the and forming the strategic reminded of what can happen.
shall prepare data of children number of severe defeats on Taliban will be futile. Even if depth of the Muslim world. Despite the COVID-19 pan-
Government troops. But at they want to respond to Pakistan’s search for strategic demic, this must be a priority
orphaned or children in need of care Indian overtures — which is depth has meant a no-holds- with the Government.
least some of the defeats at the
and protection. It has also been
directed that The Task Force shall
produce such children before the
Child Welfare Committee which
Twitter as a propaganda tool
shall decide their rehabilitation in SHWETA SINGH staying up to defend the ation of engaging information- key questions are important -
nation against the enemy. als, videos, write-ups. The verifying the source, under-
the shape of adoption, foster care, To assess propaganda, a few Propaganda in this instance most effective propaganda standing the content of the
sponsorship etc , as per the provi- key questions are important: failed to impress the psyche of tool in perception wars is message, and inferring the
sions of Juvenile Justice (Care and Verifying the source, under- the Indian soldiers. presence of verified sources intent and outcome of the
standing the content and Since before World War I sharing largely factual stories. communication. Common
Protection of Children) Act , [Link] inferring its intent and out- and extensively in World War So much so that only a media goals of propaganda commu-
has also been asked to place such come II, wars were fought on four literacy expert can discern nication are to create a sense of
children in temporary shelters , Why should we think that footings, political, economic, how the choice of images and chaos, demoralize, allocate
whose parents are undergoing coverage of India's Covid-19 military and propaganda. headlines create a false blame for a problem, and
disaster is part of a propagan- British propagandists won the impression. Thus, the take- flood the communication gate-
COVID-19 treatment and are left da strategy? Afterall, our war for the allies. Through home message is delivered way with a type of informa-
without relative (s) or guardian to numbers are increasing and using unknown sources to without any risk of being held tion. The India Covid-19 cov-
take care. The Task Force shall also hit highest incidence rates in prove they were winning the accountable as a propagan- erage particularly in interna-
be responsible to provide psycho- last two months. Across media war and to create a threat per- dist. Ultimately, propaganda tional left to centre-affiliated
platforms and publications, ception for USA that eventual- in the long term hopes to gen- media when reviewed from
logical and counseling to such chil- we saw our tragedy find cen- ly broke US resolve to not be a erate support for a metanarra- the point of lockdown in the
dren and also ensure timely referral tre space as it unfolded. We party in the war. tives. second wave is a good illustra-
of infected children for treatment also saw platforms cum pub- While old school propagan- The biggest threat to propa- tion of this. They draw on ver-
and their nutritional support. Also to lishers like Twitter become a da comprised posters, speech- ganda meta narrative is from ifiable data and experts -
real space for curating emer- es, pamphlets as tools for pos t- mod e r ni st s. mostly researchers in US or
identify and design one registered gency requests for bed, oxy- spreading disinformation or Postmodernism perceives UK universities - their content
Child care Institution to function as gen and medicine. misinformation, i.e. the source reality in relativist position highlights core concepts - poor
COVID care center in each district. Reflecting on a comparative, and information are not verifi- and argues that relativism is governance, hiding data, vac-
a few months back, on yet able; the social media new age the only key to fairness and cine mismanagement whilst
The members of Civil Society are another skirmish initiated by is one of forming mispercep- social justice. A counter to dismissing others - historical
having all praise and hope that task China on the Indian border, tion. Misperception is about postmodernism can be seen in unpredictability of pandemic,
force shall effectively perform the Chinese loudspeakers blared creating impressions of truth the rise of 'conspiracy theory' global geo-locationality of cri-
task and timely submit report to stories, songs, and speeches and facts. It requires verifiable work - that questions anyone sis, and India's developing
designed to demoralize Indian sources, and valid informa- who questions source and country status. The intent
government. troops. The troops stayed hud- tion, to then create a message intent of meta narratives or seems to be primarily alloca-
dled in severe cold, holding that appears on the face of it to proposes that metanarratives tion of blame for problem on
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are requested to verify the contents on their tion' of cold, of its severity, of access to numerous multi- taken the shape of a war. this point, more than 300 arti-
own before acting thereupon. sheer futility of our soldiers media content facilitates cre- To assess propaganda, a few cles have been published.

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“Careers of Ayurveda students in jeopardy” Sarv Shakti Sanstha flays Govt for
100% adhocism prevails in the only Govt Ayurvedic unprecedented power cuts :Rajan Gupta
VN NEWS SERVICE
Medical College of J&K: Harsh Dev JAMMU, June 12: Sarv
Shakti Sanstha, J&K unit,
VN NEWS SERVICE issue of faculty and infra- said Ayurvedic College vide today lambasted the gov-
structure by giving them a a selection list released yes- ernment for unprecedented
JAMMU, 12-06-2021: false feedback regarding terday, Mr. Singh pointed power cuts in Jammu
“While the Lt. Governor availability of necessary out that a female candidate region during the ongoing
has issued categoric pre-requisites for opera- appearing in the said list had summer causing acute
instructions to various govt tionalization of the said not participated in the viva hardships and inconve-
deptts to put an end to the college. Calling upon the voice test conducted by the nience to the common
culture of adhocism, the Lt. Governor to take cog- selection committee. Her masses.
only Govt Ayurvedic nizance of the serious laps- selection under such cir- Flaying the callous and
College in J&K is being es and infirmities in the cumstances had raised many insensitive attitude of the
made to run with 100% running of the said college, an eye brow with the Power Development
academic arrangement fac- Mr. Singh called for full aggrieved candidates and Department, Rajan Gupta,
ulty. Strange but true. Not a tion in the UT as the func- said college which though pledged recruitment others seeking a judicial President, Sarv Shakti
single lecturer, Assistant tioning of both the institu- has been made functional process besides provision probe into the whole gamut Sanstha, J&K unit said that
Professor, Reader or tions has been adversely in papers but continues to of basic infrastructure to of selections. Moreover no the people of Jammu the Government, no action that the power consump-
Associate Professor has impacted”. This was stated be a dead horse for all prac- save the careers of hun- candidate of SC category region are made to suffer has been taken thus adding tion of Jammu and
been recruited on perma- by Mr. Harsh Dev Singh tical purposes. With the dreds of students undergo- had been selected thereby the worst nightmares in to the woes and miseries of Kashmir regions is in the
nent basis. The same is true Chairman-JKNPP and for- entire faculty on adhoc, it ing training courses in the vitiating the entire selection scorching heat and soaring common masses. He main- ratio of 40:60 but when it
with regard to non teaching mer Minister in a statement was more of an ‘adhoc col- said college. He said that process besides making a temperatures with no tained that the Jammu comes to revenue realiza-
staff as well which has also issued to the media today. lege of Ayurveda’ rather 100% adhocism in the col- mockery of the recruitment respite from scheduled and region is the major sufferer tion, Jammu contributes
been engaged on stop gap Whereas the govt than ‘Govt College of lege had further evoked rules governing selections unscheduled power cuts. with the Government and more than 66% of power
arrangement. So much so Ayurvedic College was re- Ayurveda’, asserted Mr. cynicism amongst the med- for govt Jobs”, rued Harsh. In a statement issued here its ministers being mute tariff with barely 33%
that even the Principal of opened in 2017 after a gap Singh adding that non chal- ical fraternity who were He cautioned to launch a full today, Gupta said that the spectators in the face of a coming from Kashmir
the Ayurvedic College has of 36 years, it having been lant attitude of the H&ME questioning as to whether fledged agitation against the students are the worst suf- critical and crisis like situa- region. Rajan Gupta vowed
been provided on adhoc closed down in 1981, it has authorities had infact paved the degrees offered by the most culpable apathy shown ferers particularly those tion. Condemning the to fight such discriminatory
arrangement. The Principal continued to be looked the way for extinction of said college would be of a by the present regime preparing for the entrance Government for its highly tactics tooth and nail and
of the GMC Jammu having upon with derision and Ayurvedic system of medi- permanent nature or merely towards Ayurveda system of examinations. He regretted parochial and biased said that the people of
been given the additional contempt by the helmsmen, cine from J&K. He said adhoc degrees?” asserted medicine in J&K which had that despite persistent approach, Gupta pointed Jammu would strongly
charge of Principal of said Mr. Singh. He remi- that the H&ME deptt had Mr. Singh. Further refer- further jeopardized the appeals to the government towards the most obnox- oppose the highly obnox-
Ayurvedic College, the nisced the massive public even misled the ‘Central ring to the list of 9 candi- careers of students of to adhere to scheduled cal- ious aspects of power dis- ious treatment doled out to
Govt seems to have made a pressure mounted upon the Council of Indian dates engaged on academic Jammu region in particular. endar on power supply and tribution within the State. Jammu region in yet anoth-
mockery of medical educa- govt for re-opening of the Medicine’ (CCIM) over the arrangement basis in the the repeated assurances of Citing figures, Rajan said er field of power.

JKEC organises program to felicitate women 16th Absconder Arrested in two

entrepreneurs in education sector months: Reasi Police
VN NEWS SERVICE of ? 10,000 and cash ? Katra. A warrants u/s 512
VN NEWS SERVICE daughters must be equally Shanghai China emphasis- Choudhary, co chairman of cases schools are on the 20,000 total 30,000 from CrPC issued by Hon’ble
SRINAGAR, June 12: valued and loved in the es the need to understand JKEC said that every verge of closure due to the JAMMU: Team of Police Manokamna Bhawan. Court, Katra against the
Jammu and Kashmir family. Eminent teacher that women should be woman is the first teacher Covid situation. He said Station Bhawan (Katra) Accused evaded arrest accused. Accused also
Education Chamber trainer and international given equal opportunities of a child and every reli- that government should arrested an absconder & investigation by going obliterated the said war-
(JKEC) today organised a journalist Dr Kanchan Negi to excel and grow. gion has given high regard come forward to help such Ankush Sharma S/O Kartar underground and couldn’t rent. This is the second
special program to honour in her speech said that All speakers were of the to the woman folk. women entrepreneurs by Chand Sharma R/O Akhli be apprehended since the arrest of an absconder by
and felicitate women entre- today women are facing a general opinion that if G N Var Chairman facilitating them at various Bhutan Tehsil Katra of registration of case FIR in Sub Division Katra & 16th
preneurs in Education sec- lot of challenges and barri- given right platform to JKEC in his speech appre- levels. It will also help tens District Reasi who was 2020 as he shifted to Leh by Reasi Police in last two
tor. During the program ers in the society. She excel, women are no less ciated the role of women of thousands of students, absconding in case FIR No. without leaving footprints months. Senior
various issues related to the asked why conditions are than men. They advocated entrepreneurs in education he said. 01/2020 u/s 379, 201 IPC of his movement. It took Superintendent of Police
schools run by women set for women and not for for bringing change in the for lighting the lamps of Prominent business per- Police Station Bhawan more than 18 months for Reasi & his whole police
were also discussed. men. She said that the 5th mindset of people who knowledge in society. He sonality Feroz Ahmad said after commission of theft in Reasi police to pick clues, team & has resolved to
The program was goal of UN goals for sus- propagate gender inequali- said that we have to teach that we should not hesitate 2020. Thief Ankush trace & arrest the thief leave no stone unturned to
attended by eminent acade- tainable development is ty. our children how to think to step in when we see Sharma is a habitual Ankush Sharma. put hard core & long
mics, entrepreneurs and about gender equality and Speakers were of the and not "what to think". He some kind of problems offender, used to do lar- By painstaking plan- absconding criminals to
researchers. Qamar every member country has opinion that educated stressed upon the need of faced by women. He con- caney and pilferage on ning and coordinated justice by arresting & pro-
Zamani, academic director to ensure this goal is women should invest in developing critical thinking gratulated the women who track of Shri Mata efforts after tracing the ducing them before respec-
IDPS said that government achieved. She said that we education sector so that our skills among children. are contributing in the Vaishnoo Devi holy shrine accused, by repeated raids, tive Hon’ble courts for
should create an environ- should encourage young new generation is equipped He said that entrepre- Education sector. On this and steal valueables of pil- police team chased the judicial determination of
ment to encourage women minds to go for entrepre- with good morals and great neurs in education sector occasion, women entrepre- grims of holy shrine. accused and arrestted him their cases trials, the laid
in the field of entrepreneur- neurship. potential to show their met- are currently facing huge neurs in education sector Accused has also stolen from Panthal road near A.J. down procedure by the law
ship. He said that sons and Maryam Shawl from tle to the world. Showkat problems and in some were also felicitated. one mobile phone costing INTERNATIONAL hotel of the land.

Will not allow wine shop near temple Gaurav Kapoor urges CS to hold Public Durbars
and school: Residents of Ward 41 Bureaucracy no substitute to elected Govt; delimitation must be done in time bound manner
VN NEWS SERVICE VN NEWS SERVICE people plausible substitute to a
JAMMU, June 12: Apni and the government. The representative form of gov-
JAMMU: Today the resi- Party Youth Provincial Public Durbars will bolster ernment in a democratic
dents of Bohri, Wazir Lane President Jammu Gaurav country like India and
a positive change wherein
and Saraswati Lane from Kapoor on Saturday urged therefore assembly elec-
people will understand that
Ward No 41 gathered at the newly appointed Chief tions in J&K must be held
main road Talab Tillo the government is still con-
Secretary of J&K Arun nected and concerned at an earliest.
Bohri and lodged massive Kumar Mehta to reach out Pertinently, elected repre-
protest against the opening about their pressing issues
to the people and address faced by them. Such dur- sentatives remain account-
of new Wine Shop near their suffering on a prompt able to the people who
Luthra Public Higher bars remain requisite for
basis as the public outreach have voted for them but
Secondary School and a now and should be organ-
programs have drastically such an association is miss-
Temple. People of this Area adapted an impervious atti- feeling isolated and ised in every district on a
Ponichak to pacify the District Magistrate Jammu declined under the bureau- ing between the public and
approached the Local tude towards the woes of affronted," he remarked. weekly basis," he
masses. People has shown but simultaneously he cratic set-up that currently a civil servant. So, the
Councillor Sanjay Kumar remains at the helm of the people and pathetically Kapoor suggested that the observed. news about early elections
Baru to mark protest strong resentment against warned the administration
affairs. Speaking on the have chosen to remain Chief Secretary should Gaurav Kapoor also wel- is highly favourable for the
against opening of this new opening of wine shop near to get shifted the new wine
side-lines of a youth meet- oblivious from the pleas of direct Divisional comed the hints about early people of J&K," Kapoor
wine shop. On reaching the educational and religious shop from its present loca-
institutions and warned for tion in next 2-3 days other- ing, Kapoor said that J&K common masses, which is Commissioners along with elections in Jammu and asserted.
spot, Sanjay Baru immedi- is currently devoid of a why the people are keenly Deputy Commissioners of Kashmir while stressing Besides Gaurav Kapoor,
ately called Deputy shifting the same. Sanjay wise a massive protest will
Kumar Baru persuaded the be lodged and then District democratically elected demanding for early elec- all the districts across J&K that the government must Youth District President
Commissioner Jammu and government, and it tions. However, until the to organise Public Durbars Jammu (urban) Shivam
apprised him about this masses gathered there that Administration Jammu will complete the delimitation
being responsible and law be responsible for the becomes highly imperative elections are held I would wherein people without Choudhary, Abhishek
issue. The later in response urge the Chief Secretary any impediments can regis- process in a time bound
abiding citizens, we will same. It was only after the for those in authority to lis- Jamwal, Arpan Gupta,
send Kuldeep Singh , ten to the public grievances Arun Kumar Mehta to ter their complaint and manner so that people are Baljinder Singh, Inderpreet
Executive Magistrate not violate SoPs, guide- intervention of the local allowed to practice their
and put sincere efforts to mend this gap between the seek its immediate redres- Singh, Ashraf, Sumit,
Jammu and Police Party lines issued by Chairman Councillor and assurance
District Disaster from Local Magistrate that resolve them without any public and civil servants, sal. "The bureaucratic fundamental right to Lovely, Sunil and others
led by Dillawar Kumar negligence or failure. "The as many people due to this hubris has resulted in a choose their representative. were also present in the
Incharge Police Post Management Authority , people called of protest.
bureaucratic strata have lackadaisical approach are trust deficit between the He said that there exists no meeting.

Cong leaders daydreaming on Art 370, retaining power: Kavinder Billawaria dedicates new transformer
to residents of Chinar Colony
VN NEWS SERVICE that is the reason this party ed there and then. The VN NEWS SERVICE
can no longer get a chance senior BJP leader said that
JAMMU: Senior BJP to steer India again. Congress cannot do any- JAMMU: BJP leader
leader and former Deputy Kavinder said that dream of thing except conspiring Baldev Singh Billawaria
Chief Minister Kavinder Digvijay will always remain against BJP leadership and inaugurated a newly
Gupta on Saturday retorted a dream now because toolkit episode is the testi- installed transformer of
against senior Congress Congress has no future in mony to this fact which has 250 KVA at Chinar
leader Digvijay Singh's India especially when the badly exposed this oldest Enclave in Gandhi Nagar
remark that his party will challenge is nationalist BJP, party of the country as it C o n s t i t u e n c y.
restore Article 370 after which has a credibility and wanted to topple the govern- Accompanied by PDD offi-
coming to power. While clean record of doing things ment by such deceitful tac- cials and political activists
addressing people during which are in the interest of tics. He said that Congress of the area, Billawaria
visit to Nai Basti and Patel Article 370 is concerned history of sitting in the lap every Indian citizen. He said party should admit that it inaugurated the newly
Nagar areas in Gandhi the abrogation of the same of Pakistan. "Another that those raising questions has nothing to offer to the installed transformer. The cuts so for fulfilling be fulfilled in a phased man-
Nagar constituency, has been carried out under national level leader of over Pulwama attack should people of the country and local people of the area demands of the locals of the ner. The Government at
Kavinder said that no one statutory provisions of the Congress Mani Shanker first adjudge the response of should help the PM Modi were also present on the area such steps have been Centre led by Prime Minister
can stop Congress leaders Constitution with Aiyar was also exposed the country which was led BJP's central dispensa- occasion who compliment- taken in order to eradicate Narendra Modi has resolved
from daydreaming but the Parliament of India's nod while taking support from unprecedented and self- tion in making India a super- ed him for taking pains in the power crisis of power total development and pros-
reality is contrary to the therefore restoring the Pakistan to form explanatory that India is no power to at least save its getting the problem solved. from these areas. He urged perity of the State, he added.
statement of Digvijay and same is not a child's play Government here", he said more governed by meek image from blots which it Billawaria said that these the local people to pay the He said the State is facing a
his ilk as there is no chance anymore. He said that adding that people of the flock of spineless cowards has earned after numerous areas have been facing electricity bill on time. huge deficit in the power
of Congress retaining the Congress taking anti- country are now fully aware rather it is in safe hands and scams and anti-national power crisis from the past Billawaria assured the resi- sector annually and urged
power again as it is a spent national stance is not a new of the deceit and devious whosoever will act against acts that ashamed the party several years and they also dents of the area that their the people to save energy
force now and as far as thing as this party has the policies of Congress and the country will be decimat- on different occasions. face long hours of power legitimate demands would and use power judiciously.
 6 VERACITY NEWS JAMMU, SUNDAY 13 JUNE 2021

Djokovic topples Nadal in French Open WTC Final: I will be looking forward to
semi-final classic Boult vs Rohit contest, says Sehwag
Paris, June 11 2015 quarter-final.
Novak Djokovic came Nadal's record at New Delhi, Jun 12 Rishabh Pant, who is going
from a set down in a spell- Roland Garros since win- Opener Rohit Sharma through a purple patch in
binding French Open semi- ning the title on his debut countering Trent Boult's his international career.
final to inflict only a third in 2005 now stands at 105- incoming deliveries will Sehwag wants Pant to
ever defeat on the Parisian 3. make for a fascinating con- bat the way he knows and
clay for Rafa Nadal, mov- Djokovic will play test, something that not get bogged down by
ing through 3-6 6-3 7-6(4) Greece's Stefanos Tsitsipas Virender Sehwag will be too much analysis and dis-
6-2 in front of mesmerised in Sunday's final with the looking forward to during section about technique
crowd on Friday. chance to not only add to the World Test and temperament needed
The two warriors produced his 2016 French Open title Championship final to be successful in
superhuman tennis as the but also move to 19 Grand between India and New England. "Rishabh Pant
58th duel between them Slam titles, just one behind Zealand, starting in knows his batting better
Southampton on June 18. than anybody else and he
arguably rivalled anything the men's record 20 held by
phere created by a crowd reprieve for the 35-year- Sehwag, who redefined should focus on what he
they had conjured against Nadal and Roger Federer. the art of opening batting that I would be looking when he has opened the can do best for the team
each other since they first of around 5,000 inside old Nadal as his seemingly Djokovic now leads his in Test cricket, feels that forward to. If Rohit gets set batting. I have no doubt rather than get worried
locked horns in 2006. Court Philippe Chatrier inexhaustible resolve was series with Nadal 30-28 Rohit's qualities and recent and see off Boult's opening that he will score runs in about what ex-cricketers,
Nadal, bidding for a reached a crescendo finally broken. but this win was perhaps spell, it will be a treat to England this time.
towards the end of the third He hung on like the form at the top of the order commentators and media is
record-extending 14th the sweetest. While in certainly makes him a can- watch," feels one of India's "Obviously, as it is for saying," Sehwag said
French Open title, won the set as the Paris COVID-19 champion he is but 2015 his straight sets win greatest match winners in any opener, he would have
curfew loomed. Djokovic, looking fresh didate to succeed during about the keeper, who has
first five games and looked was asterisked by the fact the six Test matches in the longer format. to be careful for the first 10 already scored a hundred
on course to repeat his Thankfully, the Parisian despite slugging it out for Nadal was struggling to While this would be overs and see off that new
England this summer. in English conditions dur-
drubbing of the Serb in last authorities, reportedly after four hours with the world's recover from injuries, this Rohit's first shot at opening ball to understand the con-
"No doubt Trent Boult-Tim ing the tour of 2018. "The
year's final. a request from French greatest ever claycourter, time both players were at Southee combination will in English conditions, the ditions first. I am sure he focus for Rishabh should
But world number one president Emmanuel ruthlessly closed in. their best. His celebrations pose a lot of challenge for experience of playing Tests will get a chance to show be one one ball at a time. If
Djokovic seized the Macron, granted an After breaking a tiring were low-key, however, Indians. They can move in 2014 will certainly help his range of strokes," said the ball is there to be hit, he
momentum, winning the exemption to the 11pm cut- Nadal's serve for a 4-2 lead such is the respect he holds the ball both ways and are him. "Rohit is a fantastic the man, who has scored should hit it. I don't think
second set and then edging off, meaning a magnificent in the fourth set, the end for Nadal. "First I want to brilliant while bowling in batsman and he has played more than 8000 Test runs. he needs to change
a pulsating 97-minute third and brutal contest contin- came quickly as the Serb say it is a privilege to be on partnerships also," Sehwag Test cricket in England ear- If there is one player apart approach as he has got suc-
set on a tiebreak, having ued to be graced by a live inflicted a first defeat on this court with Rafael told PTI during an inter- lier also (2014) so I think from Rohit, who can be as cess with the same
saved a set point. audience. Nadal at the French Open Nadal," Djokovic said on view. "Boult vs Rohit he can manage well as we maverick as Sehwag was approach and Test matches
The soccer-style atmos- But there was no since he beat him in the court. Sharma will be a contest have seen in recent times during his glory days, it is are different ball game.

Real Kashmir FC coach Robertson honoured with British IWF confirms Mirabai Chanu's Tokyo
Empire Medal for his football work in valley Olympics qualification
New Delhi, June 12 monarch's official birthday. Robertson told PTI from member. This definitely NEW DELHI, June 12: The International Weightlifting
David Alexander The 52-year-old his home in Scotland that it makes a difference." "I Federation (IWF) on Saturday conformed that star Indian
lifter Mirabai Chanu has qualified for the upcoming
Robertson, coach of Robertson, who has been has been an amazing jour- thank him for all the sup-
Kashmir's famous football the coach of Real Kashmir ney of almost five years of port extended to the club Tokyo Olympics in the women's 49kg category. Chanu,
the 2017 world champion in weightlifting, had secured
club Real Kashmir FC, has Football Club, has received working with the people of because his aim is to win her place in Tokyo by winning a bronze medal in the
been honoured with British a British Empire Medal Kashmir and the club. hearts of the people in the Asian Championship in Tashkent in April with a world
Empire Medal (BEM) for (BEM) in the Queen's "I remember the initial Valley through the game of record in clean and jerk. The 26-year-old from Manipur
his services to the commu- Birthday Honours List for days when barely a few football." Chattoo congrat- has qualified on the basis of her standings on IWF's
nity in the valley and services to the local com- dozen turned up for a ulated Robertson for being Absolute Ranking list. The Indian lifter is ranked second
strengthening UK-India munity. match of RKFC to a crowd awarded the medal by the in the 49kg category with 4133,6172 points in her kitty.
relations, a feat he dedicat- "The award recognises Mr watching from even trees British government and "Many congratulations to #TOPSAthlete weightlifter
ed to the people of Robertson's outstanding and nearby building tops said this would help in fur- @mirabai_chanu who has qualified for #Tokyo2020 after
Kashmir and the team he contribution to the sport and cheering the team," ther boosting the morale of @iwfnet published its Absolute Ranking list where she is
has been engaged with. and the community as head Robertson said. people as well as the team. placed 2nd in the women's 49 kg," Sports Authority of
According to the list coach of RKFC since "I dedicate this to my club "David Robertson has been India (SAI) tweeted. Chanu was earlier ranked fourth but
released on the occasion of January 2017. This includ- especially my owner associated with the team North Korea's withdrawal from the Olympics lifted the
Queen Elizabeth II's birth- ed guiding the football Sandeep Chattoo and peo- since 2017 and once I Indian to the second place. This will be Chanu's second
day on Friday evening, team into the I-League – ple of Kashmir." The story made it clear to him about appearance in the Olympics, five years after a disappoint-
"Manager, Real Kashmir the first time the team has of RKFC is all about deter- my dreams of RKFC, there ing outing in Rio, where she failed to lift any of the
Football Club, India, competed at this level," the "absolutely delighted" and many wonderful people. I mination to achieve the was no looking back. "A weights in clean and jerk to bow out of the showpiece. In
receives a British Empire official list read. honoured to have been think of Kashmir as my best in football and win minute observer of the the men's 67 kg category, India's Jeremy Lalrinnunga is
Medal (BEM) for services "The last season of the I- recognised and awarded second home," he said. millions of hearts across game, he used to mark ranked 12th and lost the continental quota to Korea's Hak
to the community in League saw RKFC attain this honour for his work in The BEM is a British and the globe, he said. Talking every move of his team and Myeongmok, but the 18-year-old still has a chance to
Kashmir and UK-India the highest number of Kashmir. Commonwealth award for about his owner, David later tell the players about qualify. The final list will be released on June 25. China's
relations." The awards home ground match atten- "I have enjoyed every meritorious civil or mili- said Chattoo is unlike other the shortcoming irrespec- Hou Zhihui is top-ranked in 49kg with 4926,4422 points.
were announced on dees, averaging 25,000 minute spent in Kashmir. It tary service worthy of club owners and added, tive of whether we won or As per IWF rules, the top eight lifters in each of the 14
Saturday by the British people per match." has been a real pleasure to recognition by the Crown. "He treats everyone in the lost," Chattoo told PTI weight categories, including seven in the women's group,
government to mark the Robertson said he was have worked and met so When contacted, club as his own family from Srinagar. are eligible to compete in the Games

2 Delhi cops assaulted at Singhu Two minor sisters found 719 doctors died of Covid in second
border protest site hanging from tree in Assam; wave of pandemic: IMA
are ASIs posted with the
Special Branch of the
family claims rape, murder New Delhi, June 12
As many as 719 doctors
Delhi Police, they said. KOKRAJHAR/DHUBRI (ASSAM), June 12: Two minor have died during the sec-
The incident took place on sisters were found hanging from a tree in a village in ond wave of the Covid-19
June 10. The two police- Kokrajhar district of Assam, with their family members pandemic, according to the
men were deployed at the claiming that they were latest report by the Indian
Delhi’s Singhu border to raped and killed, police Medical Association
oversee the security said on Saturday. The (IMA), with Bihar report-
arrangements, police said. incident took place inside ing the highest number of
The two policemen were a small forest in 111 doctors dying in the
allegedly found clicking Abhayakuti village, where line of duty. The second
pictures at the protest site the bodies of the two sib- wave of coronavirus pan-
when they were assaulted lings were recovered late demic across the country is
New Delhi, June 12 When asked whether those by the group, one of the on Friday evening, a not over yet. This is the the first wave of the pan- there are some states where
Two assistant sub-inspec- who assaulted the police- protesters said. senior police officer said. reason doctors are losing demic. Delhi is the only only a few doctors have
tors of the Delhi Police men were farmers, a senior During the incident, one of The bodies were sent to Kokrajhar Civil Hospital for their lives every day while state after Bihar where lost their lives such as one
were assaulted allegedly police officer said, “They policemen suffered a frac- post-mortem examination, he said. "A case has been reg- saving the lives of Covid- more deaths of doctors in Puducherry, two in
by a group of people at the (the ASI’s) were beaten up ture on his wrist while the istered. A preliminary investigation suggested that the infected patients. have been reported. Tripura, two in
Singhu border where farm- by people present at the other ASI sustained severe two girls suspectedly ended their lives. We will be able to According to the IMA, a According to official fig- Uttarakhand, two in Goa,
ers have been protesting protest site. An investiga- injuries on his leg. Both of tell after receiving the post-mortem reports," the officer total of 1,467 doctors have ures, 109 doctors have died while three doctors in
against the Centre’s three tion is being conducted to them have been discharged said. Villagers were shocked at the incident, while the died so far since the start of in Delhi, 79 in Uttar Haryana, Jammu and
agri laws for over six ascertain their identity.” from a hospital after treat- family members and relatives of the two girls claimed the coronavirus pandem- Pradesh, 43 in Rajasthan, Kashmir and Punjab have
months, officials said on The two policemen on duty ment, a senior police offi- that they were raped and killed. Locals also said the two [Link] many as 748 doctors 39 in Jharkhand and 35 in died due to infections dur-
Saturday. were in civil clothes and cer said. sisters were missing since Friday afternoon. had lost their lives during Andhra Pradesh. However, ing the second wave.

Heavy rain lash Mumbai; train, bus ‘He is a flight risk’: Dominica High Court
services hit due to water-logging denies bail to Mehul Choksi
New Delhi, June 12 faced.
Mumbai, June 12 for Mumbai, Thane,
Heavy rains, coupled with Palghar, Raigad and The Dominica High Court Choksi, 62, who has an
thunderstorm and strong Ratnagiri districts of has denied bail to fugitive Interpol Red Notice
winds, lashed Mumbai and Konkan. diamantaire Mehul Choksi against him, had mysteri-
its suburbs on Saturday, It had earlier issued an in the case of illegal entry ously gone missing on
leading to disruption of ‘orange alert’ for Mumbai into the island country May 23 from Antigua and
train and bus services as for Saturday. An orange after his mysterious disap- Barbuda where he has been
tracks and roads got water- alert implies that authori- pearance from neighbour- staying since 2018 as a cit-
logged at several locations, ties should be prepared to ing Antigua and Barbuda izen after fleeing from
officials said. handle any situation aris- where he is staying as a cit- India.
A Central Railway izen since 2018, local He was detained in the
ing out of severe weather
spokesperson said the sub- Caribbean media reported. neighbouring island coun-
condition.
urban train services The High Court on Friday try of Dominica for illegal
The Central Railway (local time) gave the ruling entry after a possible
between Dadar and Kurla
official said, “Due to more by concluding that Choksi romantic escapade with his
stations on the main line
logging at some points. three hours from that time. than 61.21 mm rainfall in was a “flight risk”, did not rumoured girlfriend.
were suspended after the
water rose above the track At 10 am on Saturday, “Thunderstorms accom- the last one hour, coupled have any ties with The 62-year-old Choksi diamond brands in India Choksi’s lawyers alleged
level, while a the India Meteorological panied with lightning and with a high tide of 4.34 Dominica and the court had approached the high had fled the country weeks that he was kidnapped
Brihanmumbai Electric Department (IMD) had moderate to intense spells metres at 1.32 pm and clos- could not impose any con- court after the magistrate before Rs 13,500 crore from Jolly Harbour in
Supply and Transport issued a thunderstorm of rain with gusty winds ing of Mithi river flood- ditions which will stop him had rejected his bail peti- fraud in Punjab National Antigua by policemen
(BEST) official said that warning for a few districts 30-40 kmph are likely to gates, water level has been from leaving the country, tion. Bank (PNB) allegedly looking like Antiguan and
several of its buses had to in Konkan region, includ- occur at isolated places,” rising on track between news outlet The promoter of Geetanjali involving him and his Indian and brought to
be diverted due to water- ing Mumbai, for the next the IMD said in its warning Kurla and Sion.” AntiguaNewsroom said. Gems and other famous nephew Nirav Modi sur- Dominica on a boat.
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Sanitization drive launched by Health DOGRA DEGREE COLLEGE ORGANIZED ONLINE POSTER
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India stronger India VN NEWS SERVICE
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problem. World Day
Against Child Labour aims
ed with the prizes distribu-
tion to outstanding perfor-
VN NEWS SERVICE distributed books and sta- es from this center. They Department of Dogra to focus attention on the mance with first position
JAMMU: A special drive tionary items to children have been placed in various Degree college organised a global extent of child labor hold by Janvi Gupta of BA
has been launched by Sh. and motivated them to con- organizations, some of them webinar on theme and the action and efforts 6th sem, second position
HiraLalAbrol, Chairman- tinue their studies without have even started their own "Elimination of Child needed to eliminate it. by David Singh [Link] 6th
Healthy India Stronger any hindrance. Healthy ventures. labour" action pledges (Act Each year on 12th June, the sem and third position by
India (HISI) to aware peo- India, Stronger India is an It is heartening to see that now and end child Labour) World Day brings together Ritika Kundal of BA 2nd
ple and sanitise religious NGO founded by its they are earning a good on 12th of june 2021 for government, employers sem & Daksh Bhargav of
places that are frequently C h a i r m a n , livelihood for their families World against child labour and workers organizations, [Link] 2nd sem for
visited by them in the [Link]. This and are living a respectable day. This year's World Day civil society, as well as mil- Presesntation and in Poster
Jammu city. As part of their NGO is running a 'Free life in society. In addition to Against Child Labour lions of people from and making competition first
initial initiative, members Ma hal aks hm iM andir of with the people and dis- Training Centre' for skill training in skill develop- focuses on action taken for around the world to high- position owned by Komal
of Healthy India Stronger PaccaDanga and cussed about the impor- development of needy and ment, HISI equips its stu- the 2021 International Year light the plight of child Kundal of [Link] 4th Sem,
India carried out, thorough Gurudwara Baba tance of timely COVID poor children from BPL dents with moral values and for the Elimination of laborers and what can be second position by
sanitization of ChandaSingh at Jain Bazar. vaccination and its proce- families. The training center life skills. Students are moti- Child Labour- Act now and done to help them. Bhumika Sharma of bba
Ra dha K r i sh a nM a ndi r, Appropriate COVID dures. Members of HISI offers 3 months, free cours- vated to live a healthy life end Child labour. It is the The event was divided 6th Sem & Numan Khan of
Gadadhar iMandir, es in Basic Computers; and to stay away from first World Day since the into two parts one was [Link] 2nd Sem and third
behavior awareness drive namely, [Link] Singh,
BhairavnathMandir; Ram was also carried out by dis- [Link], Mr. Cutting & Tailoring Classes; tobacco and drugs. HISI universal ratification of the Presentation by position by Prabjot Kour of
Mandir, Shiv Mandir& tribution of pamphlets; RamneekSharma, Sh. Beautician Course, Vocal has the vision to uplift the ILO's Convention No. 182 Participants and another [Link] 4th Sem & Bhavaya
Police Station in Panjtirthi; masks and sanitizers to the DerwariLalVerma, Mr. Music, Dance as well as place of women in the soci- on the Worst Forms of Poster making competition of BBA 2nd Sem. Principal
Shiv Mandir& Shiv Shakti visitors of these complex- AkhilSharma, Sh. Raj Free Library for the stu- ety and make them self- Child Labour, and takes to lead the event ahead.. mam shared personal views
Mandir, along with com- es. Sh. HiraLalAbrol, Kumar Sharma & Mr. dents. Nearly 2000 students reliant. Girls and women place at time when the Students shared their views over the topic and also
plete Mubarak Chairman- Healthy India Chaman were also present have passed out, after suc- trainees of the NGO are- COVID-19 crisises threat- through presentation and motivated students to act
MandiComplex; Stronger India interacted during the occasion. They cessful completion of cours- trained in 'Self Defence'. ens to reverse years of by making posters and at fruitful for the elimination
progress on tackling the the end event was conclud- of child labour.

65th meeting of GB of SMVD Narayana Superspeciality Hospital Kakryal held

Discusses preparedness for future healthcare requirements of Covid and non-Covid patients
VN NEWS SERVICE strengthening the where- Dr. Ashok Bhan, Prasher, Chief Accounts
JAMMU, JUNE 12 - The withal in the identified spe- Member Shrine Board and Officer, SMVDSB; Dr.
65th meeting of Governing cialities, more so where the Chairman of the Governing Gopal K. Sharma, Chief
Body of Shri Mata Vaishno footfall of the patients is Body of the SMVDNSH, Administrative Officer,
Devi Narayana likely to be very high, as chaired the meeting and SMVDNSH; and Mr. M.
Superspeciality Hospital well as to meet any future Maj. Gen. S. K. Sharma Muthu Mathavan, Facility
(SMVDNSH), Kakryal, challenges. The number of (Retd), Member Shrine Director of the hospital.
was held here today and ICU beds is also being fur- Board; Mr. Ramesh Analysing the feedback
took several important ther enhanced thereby con- Kumar, Chief Executive and suggestions of the
decisions for future growth siderably strengthening Officer, Shri Mata Vaishno patients and their atten-
of the hospital and further critical care in this tertiary Devi Shrine Board; Mr. dants during the past
enhancing its operational care hospital. Besides, the Viren Shetty, Group Chief months, the GB took note
capacities and standards of number of ventilators is Operating Officer, NH; and
of the measures taken for
patient care in sync with being also increased ade- Cdr. Navneet Bali,
the emerging requirements. quately to further strength- Director, Northern Region, focusing on imparting soft
While expressing satis- en healthcare facilities for NH; who all are Members skill training to the staff as
faction over laudable func- Covid and non-Covid of the Governing Body, well as working out the
tioning of the hospital, par- patients. Likewise, another tion that a 425 LPM pital, the GB was apprised already been made opera- The meeting was of the participated in the delibera- modalities for minimising
ticularly during the chal- Oxygen Generation Plant Oxygen Plant and a 20 KL that the SMVDNSH is tional at Udhampur, view that at least 2 out- tions. Mr. Shetty participat- the time taken for discharg-
lenging situation due to of 750 LPM capacity is LMO storage facility are starting 6 satellite clinics Rajouri and R. S. Pura, reach camps should also be ed in the meeting through ing of patients from the
pandemic, the Governing being installed at already functioning in the during the current financial while the process for estab- organised, particularly in video conferencing. hospital, desired that this
Body, interalia, felt the SMVDNSH which will hospital. year for the benefit of the lishing remaining 3 such the far-flung areas every Among those who also needs to be a continuous
need for working out the become operational very Taking stock of the out- people of remote areas. Out clinics at Kathua, Doda and month once the situation took part in the discussions process for achieving all
strategies for further soon. It is pertinent to men- reach activities of the hos- of these, 3 clinics have Sunderbani is going on. due to the pandemic eases. included Mr. Hem Kant round excellence.

JU only University of UT figuring in World's Top 2000 Universities Pandita visits Purkhoo Migrant Camp
to assess the hardships of migrants
VN NEWS SERVICE 1682 in 2021-22. CWUR is cutting-edge research in ing state universities recog- Department of Education, and outreach besides the VN NEWS SERVICE
Jammu, June 12: The a leading consulting orga- scientific disciplines with nized as Category-I Government of India. This University’s impetus on
University of Jammu has nization providing policy an equal thrust on research University by MHRD is a unique leadership pro- high-quality research, pub- JAMMU, June 12: Apni Party State Coordinator of
shown splendid perfor- advice, strategic insights, on social and regional across India, selected for gram custom-designed for lications and teaching. Prof Displaced Kashmir Pandits for Jammu Vinod Pandita
mance at Centre for World and consulting services to problems in humanities. Rs. 100 Crore grant under Indian academicians who Dhar further said that along with other Apni Party leader Vishal Jotshi today
Ranking (CWUR), 2021- governments and universi- University has established Rashtriya Uchchaatar have marked their presence achieving a good rank is visited Purkhoo Camp on the directions of State General
22 rankings. University of ties to improve educational University Business Shiksha Abhiyaan (RUSA) in research at the interna- itself a huge motivation for Secretary Vijay Bakaya to listen & access the hardships
Jammu occupies 1682 and research outcomes. As Incubation & Innovation to promote excellence in tional level. Prof Manoj the University in the pre- being faced by the migrants living there on various fronts
position at the World level per the methodology Centre (UBIIC), Skill teaching, research and Kumar Dhar, Vice- sent time when the entire In a statement issued today here Pandita said that camp
and is the only University adopted by CWUR, the Development Centre, innovation. Besides, the Chancellor, University of world is struggling to con- leaders of the party namely Inderjeet Raina, Sh.G.L.
in the Union Territory of University of Jammu has I n du s tr y -A c ad e mi a University shall be men- Jammu expressed gratitude tain the cataclysmic Pandita,Ashish Koul and others apprised Pandita about
J&K to figure in the World been assessed for the qual- Interface and University of tored by some leading to the Hon’ble Chancellor COVID-19. He attributed the severe hardships being faced by the residents of
rankings list. From India a ity of education, alumni Jammu Special Purpose Universities of the world Shri Manoj Sinha ji for his the ranking judged by camps on the front of regular supply of electricity, pure
total of 68 institutions employment in top posi- Vehicle Foundation is help- such as University of time to time guidance in CWUR to the consistent drinking water, Covid Vaccination for 18 plus, availabil-
including 24 Universities tions, quality of faculty in ing University to create a California, Berkeley, USA the matters pertaining to efforts of the dedicated fac-
figure in the top 2000 terms of their achieve- platform where students, in various disciplines on the University. Besides, he ulty, researchers and schol- ity of adequate medicines in the first Aid centre and
Universities list (out of ments/distinctions and scholars and faculty are in specific thematic issues to expressed sincere thanks to ars and the zeal of staff and handed over a detailed representation to him for taking up
about twenty thousand research performance a position to incubate their build an ecosystem of all the members of the students of the University. the issues with the concerned authorities for its immedi-
Universities); University of which includes research ideas. The University has entrepreneurship and inno- University Council, He said that the results of ate addressal. Pandita has appealed to the administration
Jammu is at position 47 output, high-quality publi- strengthened the course vation in University. It is University Syndicate and systematic improvement in to ensure regular supply of pure drinking water, electrici-
among all Institutions cations, influence and cita- curriculum of each disci- also an achievement for the Academic Council. The the curriculum, investment ty and initiate immediate measures to start 18 plus Covid
while it is at position 13 tions. Since the last two pline by involving the University of Jammu that Vice-Chancellor also in strengthening of Vaccination drive here as well ensure the availability of
among the Universities. years, despite the disrup- Experts/professionals from so far 9 Professors of the expressed satisfaction over research infrastructure and adequate medicines in the first aid center keeping in view
Needless to mention JU tions due to Covid pan- the industry in the Boards University have been the significant progress consistent efforts in Covid pandemic threat still looming large. He has also
has consistently improved demic , University of of Studies. It is pertinent to selected in the three weeks’ made by the University of improving the functioning appreciated and lauded the move of administration for
its world ranking from Jammu has made consis- mention here that the flagship “Leadership of Jammu by achieving sever- of the University during starting 18 plus vaccination drive in Sub District Hospital
1878 during 2019-20, to tent efforts to create an University of Jammu is one Academicians Program al laurels which also the last few years have Jagti and expressed his gratitude in this regard
1718 during 2020-21 and ecosystem for undertaking among ten high-perform- (LEAP)” envisaged by the reflects growing presence started bearing fruits.

Power, water crisis leave people whacked: Raman Bhalla

Demands framing multi-prolonged strategy to meet frequent power cuts and water crisis
VN NEWS SERVICE grievances of aggrieved ple. sions of the wing to formu- 10 days and there is no Vaishano Devi and Sri
JAMMU: Questioning the people to express his soli- Bhalla claimed that resi- late strategy to meet the respite from the soaring Amar Nath ji, local public
tall claims of govt about darity with people of con- dents of most rural areas growing power demand mercury. Bhalla regretted as well as tourists to the
huge potential of power stituency in this hour of were facing acute shortage besides dealing with fre- that in many localities, valley face the worst
and water resources within crisis. The government of water and power crisis quent power curtailments despite water meters have unbearable conditions of
J&K, JKPCC Vice had been making tall as the government had due to system also been installed, depart- power during the peak
President and former claims of tapping 20,000 failed to provide essential [Link] the rise in ment failed in meeting the tourist season and the busi-
Minister Raman Bhalla on megawatt of hydroelectric services to [Link] mercury, the oil and wind- water crisis. Why is it that ness as a whole suffers.
Saturday said where are power but situation is so alleged that government ing of power transformers from last seven years, in Bhalla claimed that PDD
those dream sellers now grim that even the already had again turned out to be a get heated up and exceed thick of every summer or has been giving all plausi-
when people in Jammu and installed generation capaci- complete failure on all the thermal limit of the said winter season when the ble reasons of 'demand
Kashmir are facing worst ty has dipped drastically fronts. "Most parts of rural transformers, causing power system has to meet much more than power
ever water and power cri- making J&K depend upon belt are facing acute water forced power curtailment the maximum demand of supply, available from dif-
sis. He alleged that central purchases. "One and power crisis, but the which need to be the public seeking relief ferent sources including
unscheduled power cuts wonders where have all government has not taken ment," he said. areas. In view of prevailing [Link] suggest- from the worst weather Northern Grid and its own
and water crises in differ- those power stations and any effective steps to solve Taking a dig at the BJP, heat wave conditions in ed external cooling through conditions of heat and cold power projects under PDC
ent parts of Jammu divi- water supply schemes gone the problem," he [Link] Bhalla said while Jammu region, government air blast should be done by the power system is at its within J&K, over loading
sion have left people high which were inaugurated further pointed out that the Administration is busy in must frame multi-pro- installing cooling fans as worst? Any increase in of 132/33 kv Grid Stations,
and dry but government is with much fanfare by the unprecedented power and releasing tall press notes longed strategy to meet the they will help in reducing power supply due to overloading of 33/11 kv
not even able to come out army of ministers during water crisis in these areas with regard to supply of frequent power cuts and the temperature of the said increased power generation stations, 33kv and 11kv
with exact picture of what past seven years, Bhalla highlights the apathy of the power and water, people in water [Link] maximum transformers, thereby is nullified by ever increas- feeders, over loading of
exactly is happening said further adding, "poor LG Administration which Jammu and other adjoining temperature in this winter enhancing their ing unchecked demand and distribution transformers,
behind the scene and what infrastructure and lack of had failed to address the districts were experiencing capital is notching between [Link] demanded LG ever mounting T&D power unwarranted increase in
is the current status of interest is making crave for issues of the people. harsh summer days and 40 degrees to 43 degrees Manoj Sinha to ensure that losses. Any number of power load due to rampant
available electricity and even day to day essen- "Despite persistent appeals suffering badly due to the and the heat wave is con- the consumers of Jammu Scheduled and unsched- use of Air Conditioners/
water. This was observed tials."He added the casual to the government to worst power crisis as the tinuing across the region. region get adequate power uled power cuts make the heating appliances includ-
by former Minister after approach of government in ensure the supply of basic Power Development Bhalla asked Chief supply especially in view common man's life miser- ing large scale theft and
visiting various rural areas not maintaining regular amenities, no action has Department had failed mis- Engineer, EM&RE Wing, of the prevailing hot able, Water supply is badly consequent increase in
of Gandhi Nagar con- water and power supply been taken. People are suf- erably to provide adequate Jammu to call co-ordina- [Link] temperature in affected, the industrial pro- T&D losses. Bhalla
stituency as a part of his has even affected health of fering, but there is no con- supply to the consumers tion committee meeting of Jammu has crossed 40 duction is at its lowest, lacs observed that during the
campaign to listen to the many aged and ailing peo- solation from the govern- even in the fully metered officers from various divi- degree Celsius for the past of Pilgrims of Mata last couple of days.
 8 VERACITY NEWS JAMMU, SUNDAY 13 JUNE 2021

Navin Choudhary visits Ramban, reviews projects, fixes timelines Week-long celebration of World
Environment Day concludes in Bhaderwah
Announces slew of measures to increase farmers' income
RAMBAN, JUNE 12 - widely. He also directed
Describing agriculture and CAO to present a status
horticulture sector as the paper on cultivation of
backbone of rural econo- spices and medicinal plants
my, Principal Secretary, in those remote areas
Agriculture and which experience extreme-
Horticulture, Navin Kumar ly cold climates besides
Choudhary, today bringing 100 hectares of
announced a slew of mea- land under red chilly culti-
sures to boost the twin sec- vation and hit a target of
tors in Ramban district. 600 MT. Principal
He laid focus on cultivat- Secretary asked Director
ing two crops in a year and Horticulture to bring 25
fixed a timeline of March hectares of land under ultra BHADERWAH, JUNE Bhaderwah, where dozens the DLSA created aware-
2022 to achieve the target. high density apple 12: The week-long celebra- of saplings were planted. ness on the importance of
He also stressed upon pro- Vishesh Mahajan, Director agriculture and horticulture Extraction Plant which orchards. He was also tion of World On the concluding day, the environment and vari-
viding one supplemental Fisheries, Bashir Ahmed, land under two crop culti- shall be operated by the given a target to produce Environment Day orga- Chairman District Legal ous environmental acts .
income to every farmer ADC, Harbans Lal and vations by March 2022. He JKHPMC. He said that the and provide 20,000 grafted nized by District Legal Services Authority and Pr The speakers threw light
family, in collaboration various other senior offi- also passed directions to oil extraction plant must be walnut samples. Principal Services Authority District and Sessions Judge on the importance of plan-
with other sister depart- cers attended the meeting. bring every farmer's family made functional by 31st Secretary also asked Bhaderwah, in collabora- Bhaderwah, Virender tation drive and asked peo-
ments. Principal Secretary asked under one supplemental October 2022. Directors of Agriculture tion with forest depart- Singh Bahu was chief ple to plant saplings of dif-
Principal Secretary said Director Horticulture to income in collaboration Navin Choudhary also and Horticulture to install ment, Bhaderwah guest, while Secretary ferent species of trees in
this while reviewing func- provide 50 solar dryers to with line departments. directed CAO to double the 15 and 10 borewells Development Authority DLSA Mudassir Farooq, their surrounding areas and
tioning of departments Ramban district for mecha- Principal Secretary also Green Pea cultivation from respectively at feasible and floriculture department Special Mobile Magistrate help to protect, improve
coming under his charge nized drying of Anardana emphasized upon doubling 300 ha at present to 600 ha places to streamline the concluded here today. Munish K Manhas, Sub and preserve the environ-
including Animal & Sheep which has huge potential. the honey production from within one year timeline. irrigation system for pro- The celebration com- Judge, Sumiti Sharma and ment. Range officer Neeru
Husbandry and Fisheries, Keeping in view the poten- present 8,000 quintals, in He asked Director gressive farmers.
in a meeting here today. Principal Secretary empha- menced on June 5 with a DFO Bhaderwah Chander Aftab Ahmed; Dr Ifthikar
tial of olive cultivation and view of it having been Agriculture to provide top
Deputy Commissioner, propagation of rootstock, selected under ODOP. grade hybrid seeds which sized upon targeting sea- plantation drive pro- Shekher were also present Malik from BDA,
Ramban, Mussarat Islam, Principal Secretary set a He also directed the CAO shall facilitate cultivation sonal vegetables in protect- gramme and concluded in on the occasion . In the Advocate Mohd Majid
Director Horticulture, target of 200 tons per for motivating honey of high quality green pea. ed cultivation. He asked the premises of District week-long celebration of Malik and others were also
Jammu, Ram Sewak, month for olive cultivation growers to set up honey Based on the potential in Director Agriculture to Court Complex World Environment Day, present on the occasion.
Director Agriculture, for Chenab valley districts processing plants two each green pea cultivation, he check out a winter product
Jammu, K K Sharma,
Director Animal
including Ramban, Doda
and Kishtwar besides for-
in Ramban and Banihal
areas since, honey has been
also sanctioned 9 MT
refrigerated van for mar-
plan for targeting Kashmir
for sale of vegetable items. DLSA Samba holds Webinar on
Husbandry, Jammu, Vivek
Sharma, Director Sheep
mulating FPOs for olive
growers who shall also be
selected as the ODOP item.
In view of the potential in
keting and forward linkage
of mushroom and green
Principal Secretary
informed the meeting that "World Day Against Child Labour"
Husbandry, Jammu, provided quality plantation olive cultivation, Principal pea cultivation. He also the Animal and Sheep SAMBA, JUNE 12: District Legal Commissioner, Udhampur and Rohit
Krishan Lal Sharma, material by the Secretary asked Director asked the Chief Agriculture Husbandry Department has Services Authority (DLSA) Samba today Khajuria, Coordinator, Childline, Jammu
Managing Director, Horticulture Department. Horticulture to float ten- Officer to explore the recently notified two new organized a Webinar on the "World Day were the resource persons in the pro-
Horticulture Planning & Navin Chaudhary also ders within two weeks for potential in quince seed schemes for poultry and Against Child Labour" under the aegis of gramme.
Marketing Corporation, directed officers to bring procurement of an Olive vegetation which grew dairy sectors. J&K Legal Services Authority and under Pradyot Gupta gave an outline of the
the supervision and guidance of Sonia legislative framework with regard to the
DLSA Udhampur holds awareness JK Child Protection Services observes Gupta, Chairman, District Legal Services
Authority (Principal District & Sessions
issue of child labour.
He explained the various steps being
webinar on plight of child labourers World Day Against Child Labour Judge).
The Webinar was aimed at to focus atten-
taken by the Labour Department in tack-
ling the problem. He emphasized on the
UDHAMPUR, JUNE 12: District Legal mechanism to combat specific issues that tion on the extent of child labour and the importance of implementation of the vari-
Services Authority (DLSA) Udhampur leads to child Labour," She added. SRINAGAR, JUNE 12: Jammu and Kashmir Child
Protection Services today observed World Day against action and efforts needed to eliminate it. ous acts and rules to eliminate the child
today observed World Day Against Child Speaking on the occasion, Pradyot
Child Labour with theme "Act now: End child labour". The inaugural address was given by Sonia labour. He further said that change in the
Labour by organizing an online awareness Gupta, Assistant Labour Commissioner
Speaking on the 2021 theme for the day, Mission Gupta, Chairman, DLSA (Principal mindset and attitude of the society towards
event to raise awareness among the stu- and Sharaz Hadayat Chairperson, Child
dents about the plight of child labourers Welfare Committee Udhampur apprised Director, Child Protection Services J&K, Shabnam Shah District & Sessions Judge) Samba. this problem, could go a long way in miti-
worldwide. the participants about the causes, legisla- Kamili, said that elimination of child labour is our main While highlighting the importance of the gating it.
The event was held under the guidance tion, hazardous occupations, Penalties and agenda as it is not only a legal offense but unacceptable day, she gave an overview of the plight of Rohit Khajuria explained the theme of
of Justice Ali Mohammad Magrey, J&K efforts by government of India to control in a civilized society. She said Integrated Child Protection child laborers and what can be done to this year's World Day Against Child
High Court and on the directions of Child Labour. Services has established District Child Protection units help them. She also stated that this year's Labour - 'Act Now: End Child Labour'. He
Chairman District Legal Services They further said that this practice and constituted Child Welfare Committees in each district World Day Against Child Labour is taking stated that amid the coronavirus pandemic
Authority, Udhampur Y.P Bourney. Sub deprives children of their childhood, and is of Jammu and Kashmir. The department, in a time span of place at time when the COVID-19 pan- and global crisis, there has been a drastic
Judge, Rajni Sharma (Secretary DLSA harmful to their physical & mental devel- 17 months from Jan 2020 and May 2021, rescued 30 chil- demic threatens to invalidate years of surge in child labour across the world due
Udhampur) supervised the Programme opment, while in the ongoing Pandemic of dren from child trafficking besides retrieving 215 chil- progress in tackling the problem. She also to people facing employment issues or los-
which was attended by Assistant Labour Covid 19, the children's are now at even dren engaged in child labour, among them 50 were not elucidated various activities and pro- ing bread-earners of their families. He
Commissioner, Pradyot Gupta; greater risk of facing circumstances. from J&K, she added. She said that the Government pro- grammes being conducted by DLSA explained various facets of how this prob-
Chairperson Child Welfare Committee Resource persons Advocate Balwan vides special counseling and medical aid to such children Samba. lem can be tackled and made suggestions
Udhampur, Sharaz Hadayat; Resource Singh and Yasmeen Rehman explained and has also established shelter facilities. She added that Pradyot Gupta, Assistant Labour for effective management of such an issue.
Person, Advocate Balwan Singh and Child Labour (Prohibition and as per reports, an amount of Rs. 5.42 lakh and Rs. 4.80
lakh have been collected as penalty from the people who
Yasmeen Rehman Member Juvenile
Justice Board Udhampur, Principal, stu-
Regulation)Act, 1986, the Factories Act
of 1948, the Mines Act of 1952, the had employed children in Jammu and Kashmir respec-
tively.
COVID- 19 variant B.1.617.2
dents and staff of Govt. Higher Secondary
School, Sewna, Kud, Chenani and
Sudhmadev. The Programme started with
Juvenile Justice(Care and Protection Act)
of children Act of 2000 and the Rights of
Children to Free and Compulsory
DG-YSS dedicates Rifle Shooting, ravages Jammu and Kashmir
JAMMU, JUNE 12: Recent epidemiologi- COVID-19 viruses and several variants
the welcome address of Secretary DLSA,
Rajni Sharma. She threw light on the
Education Act of [Link] Proceedings of
the programme was conducted by Raman
Fencing sports material to Doda youth cal studies have suggested the role of the have been reported in Jammu.
Also hands over pitch Roller for cricket ground new SARS-CoV-2 variants for ragging Dr Sudhan said "There is available infor-
mental and physical problems faced by the Gupta PA to Chairman DDC Udhampur.
DODA, JUNE 12: Director General Youth Services & second COVID wave in India including mation to suggest that the increased trans-
children forced into child Labour, around The Programme ended with the vote of
Sports (DG-YSS), Dr Saleem-Ur-Rehman, today dedicat- Jammu and Kashmir. missibility and increased deaths in the
the world. "The day also gives an opportu- thanks by Secretary DLSA Udhampur
nity to the people to develop an efficient Rajni Sharma. ed sports material/equipment for Rifle Shooting and fenc- The sudden increase in the number of month of May were linked to the variant
ing to the youth of the district Doda here at Sports COVID related deaths in UT of J&K espe- of concern".
Stadium. District Youth Service and Sports Officer, Jaffar cially in Jammu raised an alarm about the As per the recent data of Covid-19
Navin visits Anantnag; Inaugurates Header Sheikh and all the staff members of DYSS depart-
ment were present along with ZPEOs and media persons.
circulating variant of concern (B.1.617.2)
in Jammu, which was proved right by the
Positives samples sent from Department
of Microbiology, GMC Jammu to National
The DG advised the department to keep open the newly
celebration of paddy transplanting day launched sports like Rifle Shooting and Fencing for the
study, said Dr Shashi Sudhan Principle
and Dean GMC Jammu.
Centre for Disease Control, Delhi, for
genetic sequencing, 68.5% of the tested
youth with due adherence to Covid Safety protocols, to Dr Sudhan further said that the COVID positive patients were reported to have
Launches organic sale outlet at Vesu Qazigund enable the participants/ players/ beginners to get the ben-
positive samples are routinely sent to variant of concern i.e. B.1.617.2, general-
morale booster for the fra- efit and training properly. He interacted with the
sportspersons and said that sports inculcate discipline and Indian SARS CoV-2 Consortium of ly known as the double mutant and been
ternity. Genomics (INSACOG) for genomic classified as being "of concern" by the
Navin asked the concerned develop a sense of determination among the youth to
achieve their goals. sequencing and analysis of circulating WHO.
officers to take up some
concrete steps towards
expanding the agricultural
land and motivate the
farmers for adopting pro-
DC Kishtwar conducts 2 day tour of Marwah,
gressive scientific farming
techniques and cash crop Warwan Blocks; Meets PRIs & locals
cultivation to ensure food
security for the posterity. Reviews progress of ongoing developmental projects, functioning of newly established CCCs
Talking about the loss of
KISHTWAR, JUNE 12: Health Centre Afti, PMGSY roads, holding of
agriculture produce due to
Deputy Commissioner, Warwan , the DC took special camps for golden
natural calamities like hail- Kishtwar, Ashok Sharma stock of the medical facili- cards at Panchayat level,
storm, cloud burst, Navin conducted two day exten- ty and vaccination avail- posting of doctors especial-
said that every possible sive tour of far flung areas ability. He directed the ly lady doctor in PHC Afti
help will be provided as of Marwah and Warwan BMO Dacchan to ensure and Warwan, ambulance
per the provisions of Blocks and took a firsthand the 100% inoculation of 45 facility for area, early start
Disaster Management Act. appraisal of grievances of yr and above persons in the of MG-NREGA works,
After inaugurating a sale the locals and reviewed entire Marwah and making Revenue records
outlet for migrant colony at the progress of work on Warwan area. available in tehsil office
Vesu Qazigund area of the under execution He also inspected PHC Warwan which are kept in
district, he emphasized the Developmental works, Aftti besides taking stock scanning centre at
officers to encourage and besides assessed the prepa- of facilities and medicines. Kishtwar, motorable
promote organic farming rations in the area against He directed the CMO to bridges at Afti, Margi and
ANANTNAG, JUNE 12: increase the income and COVID pandemic. renovate the additional Basmina among others.
Principal Secretary, production of their agricul- across the Valley. He was accompanied by block of the building so Giving patient hearing, the
Agriculture Production and tural produce. He termed Director Agriculture, Chief Executive Officer that it is put to the use of DC said that the reason of
Farmers Welfare farmers as the backbone of Kashmir, Chowdhary Kishtwar Development the public on an immediate his personal visit to
Department, Navin Kumar our economy saying that Mohammad Iqbal; Joint Authority (KDA), basis. Marwah and Warwan
Choudary, today visited the government is commit- Director Agriculture Inderjeet Singh Parihar; Meanwhile, he also inter- Valley is to take the first-
various paddy cultivated ted to boost the agriculture Inputs, Farooq Ahmad Assistant Commissioner acted with DDC member
Development (ACD), Warwan Abdul Razak hand assessment of the
lands of Anantnag district activities through different Shah; Deputy Director, suffering of the locals and
Kishore Singh Katoch; inspected Inshan COVID Centres at Higher Lone & PRIs. They put
as part of celebration of schemes which are in Law Enforcement, Testing check point and Secondary School Afti assured them that the
paddy transplanting day. vogue for uplift of this sec- SDM Marwah, Dr. Mohsin forth several demands
Mohammad Younis Raza; ALC, Anoop Kumar; directed SDM Marwah to Warwan. The CMO which includes installation issues projected will be
While interacting with the tor. Chowdhary; Chief ensure that every com- apprised him that all neces-
Chief Medical Officer, Dr. of Jio towers in the area redressed at the earliest.
farmers, Choudary said It is pertinent to mention Agriculture Officer muter entering the valley is sary medical equipment Responding to the
that the prime motive here that the paddy trans- Ravinder Manhas; XEN and making them function-
Anantnag, Farooq Ahmad PMGSY/R&B Marwah tested before entering including bedding and al on immediate basis, demands, the DC said that
behind celebration of this planting day was celebrat- Sub Division Mohammad Warwan from Anantnag medical kits have been put opening of Sinthan road for Jio towers are being
day is to raise awareness ed at zone Mattan, Dandroo and other field
Aslam Lone; BMO side to contain spread of in place to cater to local Marwah -Warwan people, installed in Marwah and
among the farmers regard- Aishmuqam, Achabal functionaries of the depart-
Dachhan Anil Sharma, covid. COVID-19 patients, who repair of solar lights, mak- Warwan and the whole val-
ing use of new scientific which was appreciated by ment were present on the He also inspected newly don't have isolation facility
BDO Warwan besides con- ing Block offices function- ley shall get mobile con-
technologies in farming to the local farmers as a occasion. cerned officers. established 5 bedded at home. al properly, Compensation nectivity within one
On the first day of tour, he Panchayat Covid Care During the visit to Primary for land acquired for month.