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“Awaam Ki Awaaz- Episode 3”

Lt Governor dedicates this week’s episode to the tireless efforts of Corona Warriors
& Frontline Workers; Calls them embodiment of Determination & Dedication
JAMMU, JUNE 20: In Lt Governor cautioned that District Capex Budget is 19. We need to reject all
this month’s episode of J&K is witnessing a new dawn & moving with utmost sensitivity and historic and is more than such rumours and focus on
“Awaam ki Awaaz” radio ahead as an equal society, credit goes to these responsibility, we all have double the last year’s playing a constructive role.
programme, aired today on warriors dedicated to the cause: LG to follow Covid protocol to Budget of Rs 5134 crores. “For the past several
all local & primary chan- Says in the coming days, we have only one keep the dreaded infection The Budget has been made decades, such people delib-
nels of All India Radio objective - to accelerate the economic develop- at bay. The Lt Governor by people’s representatives erately misled our young
(AIR) stations in the UT, ment of J&K and make it multi-dimensional said that in the coming keeping in mind the needs generation for personal
Lieutenant Governor, days, we have only one of common man. “Jammu gains and deprived them of
Manoj Sinha acknowl- “People are discussing J&K model of objective - to accelerate the and Kashmir is full of self- development dividends. So
edged the tireless contribu- Vaccination and want to replicate the same in economic development of confidence, I hear the echo I humbly request all of you
tion of corona warriors and other parts of the country. This is only because J&K and make it multi- of self-power among the not to pay heed to such
frontline workers and of our hardworking health workers”, LG dimensional. He added that people”, he added. rumours”, he added. On the
termed them as the embod- Jammu Kashmir full of self-confidence, I working within the tenets Coming down heavily on problem of power
iment of determination and hear the echo of self-power among my people, of Financial Prudence, the recent issue of unwar- outage/cuts in Jammu
dedication. “With their says the LG Transparency, and ranted rumours being region, the Lt Governor
hard work, they have laid Accountability, the J&K spread by a few with vest- assured the people that
the foundation stone for the LG makes special mention of Good government is moving ed interests, the Lt those responsible for their
future of Jammu and Samaritans, notes invaluable suggestions sent ahead the agenda of all- Governor said that certain inconvenience shall be
Kashmir. Today, Jammu by citizens round development in the elements cannot digest the made accountable. He fur-
and Kashmir is witnessing region. He further said that speedy execution of devel- ther said that we had pre-
a new dawn and is moving The credit goes to these themselves to the cause”, was only due to people’s situation in the UT is inch- the recent announcement opment works and effec- pared for winter in
warriors who dedicated he added. Noting that it collective efforts the Covid ing towards normalcy, the
ahead as an equal society. of Rs. 12,600 Crore tive management of Covid- (Contd on Pg 2)

J-K parties get into huddle after being invited to PM's UNION MINISTER REVIEWS VACCINATION DRIVE WITH J&K AUTHORITIES
meet; Cong raises pitch for statehood restoration Target of 100% Vaccination for 45 plus will be
SRINAGAR: Hectic polit- their stand on the Centre's issue will be discussed.
ical consultations were on
in Jammu and Kashmir on
Sunday within mainstream
invite.As the day began, a
two-hour-long political
affairs committee meeting
The members of the
alliance will give their sug-
gestions and a decision on
achieved by June end in J&K : Dr. Jitendra Singh
regional parties including of Mehbooba Mufti's PDP the way forward will be JAMMU: Union Minister Jammu Dr Renu Sharma the Minister was informed
the National Conference was held."The party unani- taken there and afterwards, Dr Jitendra Singh today and Director Health that by 15th of July, over
(NC) and the PDP over an mously authorised the a decision will be taken reviewed Vaccination drive Services Kashmir Dr 30% of the age group of 18
all-party meeting to be party president to take a over the participation of with the Jammu & Mushtaq Ahmad Rather. A to 45 years in the Union
chaired by Prime Minister final decision on the mat- the meeting," he Kashmir government presentation was made dur- Territory of Jammu &
Narendra Modi on June 24, ter," PDP chief spokesper- said.However, the release authorities at a nearly two- ing the meeting through Kashmir would have
while the Congress raised son Syed Suhail Bukhari of Mehbooba's uncle Sartaj hour long meeting held in which the Minister was received vaccination. Dr
the Civil Secretariat here to informed that a target of Jitendra Singh called for
the pitch for immediate told reporters outside Madani from preventive
evaluate the Vaccination over 76% vaccination has making the Vaccination
restoration of statehood to Mufti's residence after the detention after nearly six targets achieved in the already been achieved in drive more hospitable and
J-K.The deliberations meeting.Bukhari said a months and her party's Union Territory so far and the Union Territory of friendly by introducing
came ahead of a joint meet- meeting of the PAGD will jailed youth president
to discuss the roadmap Jammu & Kashmir and by separate waiting and hold-
ing of People's Alliance for take place on Tuesday Waheed-ur-Rehman Parra, planned for the country- June end, a target of 100% ing zones, and offering
Gupkar Declaration where the member parties charge-sheeted by the wide "Free Vaccine for and Medical Education College, Srinagar Dr will be achieved for the age refreshments during the
(PAGD), an amalgam of will discuss the issue and National Investigation All" campaign beginning Atal Dulloo, Divisional Shamia, Director General group of 45 plus and a tar- holding period of 30 min-
six political parties includ- then a final decision will be Agency and the Jammu from tomorrow across all Commissioner Jammu Family Welfare and get of around 50% for 18 to utes. He also asked for
ing the NC, PDP, CPM, taken on whether to partic- and Kashmir police, being the States and Union Raghav Langar, Principal Immunisation Dr Saleem 45 age group by July end. extending the drive-in vac-
Awami National ipate or not in the meeting brought back to Jammu Territories. The meeting Government Medical Ur Rehman, Mission Following the impetus cination facility at a large
Conference, CPI and JK called by the prime minis- from Kashmir is seen as a was attended, among oth- College Jammu Dr Shashi Director Choudhary being introduced in the scale. While briefing Dr
People's Movement, to be ter."After two days, the move to ensure that ers, by Additional Chief Soodan, Principal Mohammad Yasin, countrywide vaccination Jitendra Singh about the
held on Tuesday to discuss PAGD is meeting, this (Contd on Pg 2) Secretary Incharge Health Government Medical Director Health Services campaign from 21st June, (Contd on Pg 2)

Two Lt Governor's greetings

absconders Weekend Covid curfew lifted from eight districts in J-K on International Yoga Day
JAMMU: The Jammu and parks for the use of the public for further improvement in the exist from 8 pm to 7 am. District
arrested in Kashmir State Executive across the Union Territory, only interest of public health in all dis- magistrates concerned shall issue
JAMMU, JUNE 20: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha
has extended greetings to the people on the eve of
Committee (SEC) on Sunday after local assessment of the condi- tricts. Besides, some districts need orders under CrPC to this effect,
Poonch announced the lifting of weekend tions and after due consideration, intense efforts to reach desired lev- the order said.All outdoor shops
International Day of Yoga-2021.In his message, the Lt
Governor said that practicing Yoga daily has immense
curfew from eight of the 20 dis- subject to Covid-appropriate mea- els. As such, there is a need to con- and trades are permitted to open on
JAMMU: Two persons, benefits on our mind, body and soul. It keeps us fit, ener-
tricts, with further easing of sures.In his order, Chief Secretary tinue with existing COVID con- all days, only from 7 am till 7 pm,
wanted in separate crimi- getic and stress free. The ancient health science of Yoga
restrictions owing to significant A K Mehta said the decision was tainment measures in these dis- 50 percent of the shops in the
nal cases registered against is being practiced since millennia and is our proud cultur-
them several years ago, improvement in the Covid situa- taken at a meeting of the SEC with tricts, the order said.Extending the indoor shopping complexes and al heritage. The Lt Governor observed that Yoga
were arrested in Poonch tion.However, the night curfew focus on total weekly new cases ongoing restrictions till further Malls can open subject to a roster improves our emotional and spiritual wellness and
district of Jammu and would continue to remain in force (per million), positivity rate, bed orders, Mehta, who is also chair- to be issued by concerned Deputy appealed to everyone to keep practicing yoga for their
Kashmir on Sunday, police in Shopian, Ganderbal and occupancy, case fatality rate and person of the SEC, however Commissioners and all govern- holistic well being, spreading the message of "Be with
said.Mohammad Shafiq Bandipora in Kashmir and Jammu, vaccination coverage of targeted announced relaxation in the eight ment and private offices can func- Yoga, Be at Home".Speaking on the significance of this
and Sadaqat Hussain were Samba, Kathua, Reasi, and population."Whereas it was districts on account of significant tion without any restrictions sub- year's Yoga day theme- "Yoga for Well-being" the Lt
arrested from Mendhar Udhampur in Jammu province, an observed that as compared to the improvements in the Covid-situa- ject to strict adherence to Covid- Governor said that Yoga has brought a massive change in
and Gursai areas respec- official order said.The SEC autho- previous week, while significant tion."There will be no weekend appropriate behaviour, it added.In health sector and all stakeholders should endeavour to
tively, Senior rised the deputy commissioners to improvement has been made by at curfew in these districts. However, the rest of the 12 districts, increase its reach by maximizing the participation in Yoga
Superintendent of Police allow opening of paid and unpaid least eight districts, there is need daily night curfew will continue to (Contd on Pg 2) related activities.
Poonch, Vinod Kumar
said.He said a case was
registered against Shafiq
in police station Mendhar
JK reports 585 new positive cases, NC chief Farooq Abdullah begins deliberations
within party over Centre's invite for talks
in 2016, while Hussain
was wanted in a separate
case registered against him
298911 recovered so far SRINAGAR: National
SRINAGAR, JUNE 20: observation which includ- Conference (NC) president
at Gursai police station in
2015.Both the accused had The Government on ed 37480 persons in home Farooq Abdullah on
gone underground to Sunday informed that 585 quarantine including facili- Sunday started the process
new positive cases of novel ties operated by govern- of consultations with
evade their arrest, the offi-
Corona virus (COVID-19), ment, 8631 in isolation and senior leaders of the party
cer said.
123 from Jammu division 187790 in home surveil- over the invitation for talks
PDP's decision and 462 from Kashmir lance. Besides, 2075297 from the Centre to main-
making body division, have been report- persons have completed stream political parties of
ed today, thus taking the their surveillance period. Jammu and
authorizes Mehbooba total number of positive Providing district-wise Kashmir.Former chief
Mufti to decide on cases in Jammu and breakup, the Bulletin said minister Abdullah met
Parliament Mohammad Gupkar Declaration
Centre's invite for talks Kashmir to 311794. Also that Srinagar has 69148 senior leaders of the party,
Akbar Lone and Hasnain (PAGD) will take place
14 COVID-19 deaths have age of 45 years has been cases, 8631 are Active positive cases (including including NC general sec-
SRINAGAR: The political been reported, 07 from vaccinated across the Positive, 298911 have 136 cases reported today) retary Ali Mohammad Masoodi.The party leader where the member parties
affairs committee (PAC) -- Jammu Division and 07 Jammu and Kashmir. recovered and 4252 have with 1402 Active Positive, Sagar and provincial presi- said Abdullah had called will discuss the issue and
the highest decision mak- from Kashmir Division. Also, no new confirmed died; 2071 in Jammu divi- 66928 recovered (includ- dent of Kashmir Nasir the leaders for consulta- take a collective decision,
ing body of the PDP on Moreover, 1354 more case of Mucormycosis has sion and 2181 in Kashmir ing 246 cases recovered Aslam Wani, a party leader tions over the issue of the he said.Speaking to
Sunday authorised party COVID-19 patients have been reported today, thus division. today), 818 deaths; said.He said the others who invitation for the meeting reporters after the meeting,
president Mehbooba Mufti recovered and discharged the total number of con- The Bulletin further said Baramulla has 23011 posi- attended meeting were with Prime Minister the NC's Kashmir provin-
to take a call on the invita- from various hospitals firmed cases remains 24 in that out of 9498532 test tive cases (including 38 Chowdhary Mohammad Narendra Modi on June cial president Wani said the
tion of the Centre to main- including 431 from Jammu the UT of J&K. results available, 9186738 cases reported today) with Ramzan, Sheikh Mustafa 24.The consultations are process of deliberations
stream political parties of Division and 923 from According to the daily samples have been tested 716 Active Positive, 22019 Kamal, Mian Altaf, on. After the party presi- over the Centre's invite has
Jammu and Kashmir for Kashmir Division. Media Bulletin on novel as negative till today. recovered (including 71 Mubarak Gul, Sakina Itoo, dent is done talking to been started by
talks.The decision was Besides this, 78.96 percent Corona virus (Covid-19), Till date 2313450 persons cases recovered today), Khalid Najeeb Suhurwardy party leaders, a meeting of Abdullah.The party
(Contd on Pg 2) of population above the out of 311794 positive have been enlisted for (Contd on Pg 2) and two Members of the People's Alliance for (Contd on Pg 2)
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Continuations from Page 1

Lt Governor... aging. The Lt Governor informed that to make a permanent and effi-
cient system for other youth like Adnan, the government will provide
gy symbolising the BJP-led central government outside the party
headquarters here."The government invited all Kashmir-based par-
reported today), 97 active positive cases, 8909 recovered (including
15 cases recovered today) and 149 deaths; Kishtwar has 4334 posi-
Kashmir and its results were visible. For Jammu also, we had financial help to at least 50,000 aspiring boys and girls this year so ties for the meeting but ignored the leadership of Jammu."Altaf tive cases (including 13 cases reported today) with 129 Active
made arrangements for providing power to maximum number of that they can become entrepreneurs. The administration has also Bukhari's recently launched Apni Party and Sajjad Lone's People's Positive, 4165 recoveries (including 24 cases recovered today) and
people in summer but it was thwarted by some unwanted elements. decided to established a youth club in every panchayat through Conference, which are yet to be recognised by the Election 40 deaths; Samba has 7036 positive cases with 118 active positive
The inquiry committee will identify such people and take strict which they would be connected with creative works, he said. Commission of India, have got the invitation while only Bhim Singh cases, 6800 recoveries (including 18 cases recovered today) and 118
action. Responding to the suggestions of Sh. Subash Raina of Bhaderwah was invited from Jammu," Harsh Dev Singh told reporters.
He informed that for the last 11 months the administration has deaths; Poonch has 5969 positive cases (including 21 cases reported
regarding sharing of best practices in Horticulture sector, Lt
been making sincere endeavours to explore the options and to pro- today) with 310 active positive, 5572 recoveries (including 107 cases
vide as much electricity generated in last 74 years to the people of the
Governor said that despite Corona, the administration has been
working diligently in the field of agriculture and horticulture. Target of... recovered today) and 87 deaths; Ramban has 5730 positive cases
UT, in the next 4 years. For this, projects worth Rs. 52,821 Crore Investments are being made in a systematic manner in Jammu and current COVID management in the Union Territory, the officers pre- (including 11 cases reported today) with 203 active positive cases,
have already been approved. He thanked the Hon’ble Prime Minister Kashmir for High-Density Plantation, Food Processing, Cold Storage sent informed that every Panchayat in Jammu & Kashmir had been 5467 recoveries (including 78 cases recovered today) and 60 deaths
for providing necessary interventions and financial assistance for and many schemes are being launched for the farmers. In this month provided with at least one COVID Isolation Centre with 5 beds and while Reasi has 5571 positive cases (including 09 cases reported
strengthening the infrastructure of transmission, distribution of elec- only, Liquid Nano Urea has been started by IFFCO for the farmer also the availability of testing facilities. In addition, out of 20 dis- today) with 105 active positive cases, 5424 recoveries (including 10
tricity in the UT. “115 projects of transmission, distribution have brothers of the Union Territory, so that there is more produce and the tricts of the Union Territory, 9 districts are in the Green Zone, 2 in the cases recovered today) and 42 deaths.
been completed by working at a fast pace, and the remaining 48 pro- land also remains fertile. Orange Zone and 9 in the Yellow Zone. According to the bulletin, among the total 311794 positive cases in
jects will be completed by March 2022 next year”, he informed The Lt Governor said that taking cognizance of the adorable video of Appreciating the overall efforts by the health authorities, Dr Jitendra J&K, 21949 have been reported as travelers while 289845 as others.
Expressing his gratitude, the Lt Governor highlighted the contribu- complaint by Mahira, a little girl from Srinagar for the respected Singh said, he was satisfied to note that after initial problems, the The Bulletin said that the breakup represents districts from which the
tions of several Corona warriors who, among others, have put their Prime Minister; the School Education Department has made a new management and COVID care in Government Medical College patients have been traced or are ordinarily residing.
lives at risk for the service of the people. policy for the children. Jammu had also fallen on track and the things have improved after
The bulletin added that there are 2695 COVID dedicated beds, 2279
The Lt Governor quoted the example of dedicated ASHA worker, He also remembered 4 year old girl Adha Shakeel who became an intervention from different quarters. He said, the initial issues and
Isolation beds with 2142 vacant beds and 416 ICU beds where 344
Ms. Trishla Devi of Kaulpur Village of Samba, who visits around 20 unfortunate victim of man-animal Conflict. “While paying tributes to apprehensions raised during the peak of the second COVID wave
beds are vacant in Jammu division while there are 3353 COVID ded-
families everyday and checks for covid symptoms and takes the her, the Lt Governor said that by destroying forests for development, and the lessons learnt from this have a special significance for all,
particularly the healthcare authorities in Government Medical icated beds, 3074 Isolation beds where 2587 beds are vacant and 279
needy to hospital. For last two months, she has been making sure that we are creating difficulties for the coming generation. Along with the ICU beds where 221 are vacant beds in Kashmir division. There are
everyone remains healthy, gets vaccinated, and follows Covid proto- Wildlife Department, it is our collective responsibility to handle College Jammu.
Dr Jitendra Singh noted that during the peak of the second wave of a total of 6048 COVID dedicated beds, 5353 Isolation beds with
col regularly. The Lt Governor directed the concerned authorities to man-animal Conflict effectively. Feeling the pain, anguish of Adha's 4729 beds vacant and 695 ICU beds with 565 vacant beds in the
take action on the suggestion of Trishla Devi for holding a monthly family, I urge you all to strike a balance between nature and COVID, the positivity rate was much higher in the Kashmir division
and also in the eight North Eastern States which were monitored by Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.
medical camp in remote areas of the district. He saluted the grit of all progress”, the Lt Governor said during Awaam ki Awaz. The Central Government is continuously monitoring the evolving sit-
other ASHA workers like Trishla Devi who are a bridge between On the suggestions of an engineering student Shivam Gupta from him, but in the Jammu Division, even though the positivity rate was
less, the mortality rate was higher. This, he said, should provide a sci- uation of Covid-19 in the Union Territory and is providing all neces-
rural population and the Primary Health Centres. Poonch regarding disruption in studies, reducing stress, adding co-
entific inference for all the concerned to take a cue that healthcare sary support towards effective containment of the spread of Covid-
He also acknowledged the great strides J&K has achieved in Vaccine curriculum activities to online mode, and regarding Optic Fibre
preparedness in the Jammu division requires further improvement. 19 and better clinical management of positive cases.
coverage and how people are discussing J&K model of Vaccination Connectivity in villages of J&K and training of teachers for online
Emphasizing the importance of vaccine for all, Dr Jitendra Singh The government has also started free tele-consultation general OPD
and want to replicate the same in other parts of the country. He said education suggested by Isha Kavatra, a Guardian from kathua, the Lt
said, it is the responsibility of not only the government, but also of services by Specialists/MBBS Doctors for the residents of J&K
that this is only because of the dedication and toil of our hardwork- Governor said that last year on 28th November, the Administrative
the civil society to turn the vaccination drive into a mass campaign. under National Tele-consultation Service. People can avail these ser-
ing health workers. council has passed J&K Communication and Connectivity
Sh. Zafar Ali, Ms. Meeta and Ms. Najmina of Kullan Primary Health Giving all the credit to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the pre- vices from Home by registering online on web portal https://esanjee-
Infrastructure Policy (JKCCIP) under which the mobile and broad-
Center in Ganderbal district together have vaccinated more than emptive decisions and steps taken by him, he noted that on the very vaniopd.in/. The services are available on Monday to Saturday from
band connectivity would be strengthened in whole of J&K.
12,000 people. For above-45 age group, 100% first dose vaccination first day when vaccination began in the country, over six crore peo- 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. People can also download and install e-sanjee-
“We are also paying close attention to the business, industry, and
has been done in this district. In our second district Shopian, the team ple had received the inoculation, which is more than the total popu- vani OPD app from Google play store.
tourism sectors affected by Corona and decisions would be taken for
of Mohammad Isaq, Riyaz Ahmed, and Sister Afruza in the district lation of many of the European countries. To ensure public convenience and avoid chaos & panic crowding at
their convenience. Work will also be done on a war footing to pro-
hospital has vaccinated 12 to 15 thousand people in the last two What is often not highlighted, said Dr Jitendra Singh, is that India tertiary care hospitals, COVID-19 Triage Facility has been started in
mote the art and culture of Jammu and Kashmir”, said the Lt
months. Governor. under Modi has the distinction of having one of the fastest pace Jammu at (i) Chest Disease Hospital, Jammu (opposite GMC
The Lt Governor also mentioned about Ms. Nasreen of Purmandal, Due to the pandemic, the pace of the new industrial scheme had also COVID vaccination drives in the world, in spite of the constraints of Hospital Complex, Jammu, Triage CD Hospital Jammu Contact No.-
Samba who is providing vaccine doses to people in far-flung areas. stopped. Now efforts will be intensified to take it on the ground in the a huge population of 135 crore and heterogeneous character of the 9541925371, 0191-2561000), (ii) Govt Hospital Gandhinagar (Old
The pictures from border villages of Gurez have shown us how Ms. coming days. In the infrastructure sector, the work of Z-Mode Escape nation. Block) Contact No.0191-2459300 and in Srinagar at (i) National
Shamshada Bano, Dr. Abu Bakr, Abbas Sheikh and Sarwar are vac- Tunnel has just been completed, which will provide a lot of conve- Overall, Dr Jitendra Singh appreciated the Union Territory adminis- Institute of Technology Campus, Hazratbal, Srinagar, Contact No.
cinating people by traversing miles through the snow. Our Corona nience to the people of Sonamarg. Soon an 8-km long Banihal- tration for having come to terms with the challenge, as a result of 9419006991& (ii) SKIMS-JVC Bemina, Contact No. 7006617821,
Warriors in Bandipora- Dr. Jehangir, Ms. Shamima Begum, Ms. Qazigund tunnel will also be commissioned, providing all-weather which the parameters of COVID management in the Union Territory that shall act as "first arrival point" for screening of any COVID
Nilofar Jan, and their companions had reached Weyan by walking 18 connectivity between Srinagar and Jammu. of Jammu & Kashmir stand next only to Kerala in the countrywide +ve patient intending to get admitted in Govt. Medical College
kms, and due to their hard work, it became the first village in the Today the Jammu and Kashmir administration has completely transi- comparative analysis. Jammu/ Srinagar & Associated Hospitals, SKIMS Soura and other
country to achieve 100% vaccination coverage. tioned to e-Office, thereby ending the practice of hundreds of years identified dedicated COVID Hospitals under Directorate of Health
The Lt Governor appreciated the tireless work and service spirit of
all health workers Jammu district due to which 100% vaccination has
old Durbar Move. Now both the Jammu and Srinagar secretariats can
function normally for twelve months. This will save the government
PDP's decision... Services Jammu/ Kashmir.
For COVID +ve cases in periphery areas and districts other than
been achieved in the district. Rs 200 crore per year, which will be used for the welfare of the taken after a two-hour-long meeting of the PAC which was chaired Jammu/ Srinagar, the triage point shall be the concerned District
Mentioning the suggestion given by Anganwari worker, Ms. Kiran deprived sections, said the Lt Governor. by Mehbooba at her 'Fairview' residence in Gupkar area of the city Hospital / New GMCs (Doda/ Kathua/ Rajouri/ Baramulla/
Bala of R.S Pura regarding supplementary nutrition for the children The Lt Governor also extended his greetings for the International here.The meeting was called to take a call on the party's participation Anantnag). Admission of such patients from these districts to GMC
and transforming Anganwadi Centers as meeting places for the Day of Yoga. He said that yoga is a science, which has been adopted in the meeting called by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Jammu/ Srinagar, SKIMS Soura etc shall be strictly on referral basis
women & Counseling Centers, the Lt Governor assured her that equally in all religions. Delhi on June 24.The PAC unanimously authorised the party presi- only.
administration will take a proper decision after considering her sug- The Lt Governor mentioned about Smt. Swarn Rekha Lata, a yoga dent to take a final decision on the matter, PDP chief spokesperson Besides, 24x7 Rapid Antigen Testing facilities for COVID-19 have
gestions. teacher from Kendriya Vidyalaya Gandhi Nagar, Jammu, who taught Syed Suhail Bukhari told reporters outside Mehbooba's residence been started outside the emergency of GMC Hospital Jammu. The
Referring to the letter of Ms Kausar Jabeen of Pulwama, the Lt yoga through virtual medium to 3500 students during the lockdown. after the meeting.Bukhari said a meeting of the People's Alliance for facility will be very useful for segregation of patients in emergency
Governor said that Sister Kausar has been constantly doing all the Quoting her, the Lt Governor said that many people who were suf- Gupkar Declaration (PAGD) will take place on Tuesday where the wing of GMC Jammu.
work like vaccination, patient care, testing for the past one year, at a fering from mental stress have benefited from Yoga. She suggested member parties will discuss the issue and then a final decision will Meanwhile, a 24x7 COVID Control Room has been set up for redres-
local government facility, but despite her noble service she some- that yoga should also be included in the school syllabus on the lines be taken on whether to participate or not in the meeting called by the sal of the grievances related to COVID-19 positive patients admitted
times has to face anger of some patients or their family members. She of physical education, and books, magazines of the Ministry of Prime Minister.After two days, the PAGD is meeting, this issue will in the Associated Hospitals of Government Medical College, Jammu
has also highlighted how she faced a social boycott in her neighbor- AYUSH should also be made available regularly to the students in be discussed. The members of the alliance will give their suggestions and Government Hospital, Gandhi Nagar, Jammu. Patients or atten-
hood owing to a misconception that by working among corona the school library. and a decision on the way forward will be taken there and afterwards, dants can call at 0191- 258 5444 (Control Room), Exchange: 0191-
patients in the hospital, she had become a super spreader of the infec- The Lt Governor said that India has a long tradition of yoga, religion, a decision will be taken over the participation of the meeting, he 258 2626 / 258 5542 / 258 4290 /258 4291 / 258 4292 / 258 4293/
tion. spirituality and there has been a desire for development, progress, said.Earlier, the PAC which includes party leaders Abdul Rehman 258 4294 for assistance.
On this, the Lt Governor urged all the citizens to acknowledge the and expansion in every person. Our creative, historical, and scientif- Veeri, Mohammad Sartaj Madni, Ghulam Nabi Lone Hanjura, The bulletin has informed the people that, the best way to protect
selfless efforts of health workers and doctors, who are nothing short ic vision works to awaken our consciousness in times of challenges. Mehboob Beg, Naeem Akhtar, Surinder Choudhary, Yashpal Sharma, themselves from COVID-19 is by maintaining physical distance of at
of the worldly manifestations of our God. They deserve our respect During the last 11 months, with the cooperation of all of you, we Master Tassaduq Hussain, Sofi Abdul Gaffar, Nizam-ud-Din Bhat, least 2 meter from others, frequently cleaning hands with an alcohol
our gratitude, he noted. have not only overcome difficulties, but have also had new achieve- Aasiya Naqash, Firdous Ahmad Tak, and Muhammad Yusuf Bhat based hand sanitizer or washing them with soap and water and fol-
Responding to her request of cutting short the long working hours, ments by overcoming many obstacles. met at Mehbooba's residence.Madni was released from a six-month- lowing good respiratory etiquette and hygiene.
the Lt Governor said that instructions have been issued to the CMOs The Lt Governor informed that Jammu and Kashmir Sports Council long preventive detention on Saturday, hours after Mehbooba As a measure for social distancing in public places and workplaces
to recruit additional staff in all the districts to reduce load on health- is also running online yoga sessions for the people. Apart from this, received the invitation over phone for the meeting.While Veeri was wearing a face cover is compulsory.
care workers. Its process has also started and very soon a large num- following all the Corona protocols, the Sports Council is providing present physically in the meeting at Gupkar along with the PDP chief The bulletin again explained that early detection of COVID-19 can
ber of trained manpower will be available in the health sector. the facility of online coaching to the young players in other sports spokesperson Bukhari, others joined the deliberations virtually.The prevent the spread of disease so we need to be responsible for the
The Lt Governor also mentioned about the Ambulance driver, Sh disciplines as well, which is commendable. PM's meeting with all political parties from Jammu and Kashmir is well-being of ourselves and everyone around us. "Not disclosing
Mukesh Singh of Hiranagar who suggested for periodic auditing of Condemning the disturbing act of the stone pelting on a medical team part of the Centre's initiatives to bolster political processes, including symptoms could put life of individuals and their families at risk. In
108 ambulances so that the First Aid infrastructure is properly main- in Bandipora, the Lt Governor appealed to people to respect all
tained and necessary additions to it are also done. holding assembly elections, in the union territory.Invitations were case of symptoms like fever, cough and difficulty in breathing report
Corona Warriors and get themselves vaccinated as responsible citi-
Praising the philanthropic work during the crisis of Corona epidem- sent out to 14 political leaders from Jammu and Kashmir, including early. Do not fear, call COVID-19 helpline numbers and seek med-
zens of the society. He added that the most effective and safe way to
ic, the Lt Governor observed that those who have helped people with four former chief ministers, for participation in a high-level meeting ical advice".
prevent getting infected by the deadly virus is vaccination and Covid
the spirit of service to mankind deserve all the praise. to be chaired by the prime minister, which is expected to set the road Advisory has further exhorted upon the people not to step out of
Appropriate Behavior. “By June 30, we have set a target of 100%
He mentioned about Sh. Raghav Vaidya, a resident of Katra, and his map for holding assembly elections in the UT.These leaders of eight home, unless absolutely necessary. "If you have to move out for
vaccination in Jammu and Kashmir and I sincerely hope that you will
associates who arranged food for more than 200 needy people during political parties -- the National Conference (NC), PDP, BJP, unavoidable reasons, ensure that you wear a mask and practice social
fully help our health workers in this giving a befitting reply to the
the lockdown; Sh Rais Ahmed and his wife Nida Rehman, residents elements spreading Vaccine Hesitancy”, concluded the Lt Governor. Congress, Jammu and Kashmir Apni Party, CPI(M), People's distancing, personal hygiene and frequent hand washing with soap
of Srinagar, who arranged 800 meals per day for the Covid positive Conference, and the Jammu & Kashmir National Panthers Party -- and water."
were telephonically invited by Union Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla In case of any emergency people can avail free ambulance services
patients, their attendants and the security staff of the hospitals and are
still delivering home cooked food to the needy; Sh Tariq Ahmed of J-K parties... for participation in the meeting to be held at the prime minister's res- 24x7 at their doorsteps by calling on toll-free number 108 while as
Srinagar who had converted the houseboat as a Floating Ambulance, Mehbooba participates in the meeting.The PM's meeting with all idence at 3 PM on Thursday.This will be the prime minister's first pregnant women and sick infants can avail free ambulance services
in which along with First Aid, PPE Kits, he had also installed a Loud- political parties from Jammu and Kashmir is part of the Centre's ini- interaction with all the political parties of Jammu and Kashmir since by dialing toll-free number 102.
Speaker to inform people about the Corona Protocol; Inspector tiatives to bolster political processes, including holding assembly August 5, 2019 when the Centre abrogated the state's special status People can also call on toll-free national helpline number 1075; J&K
Sohan Singh of Gadigarh, Jammu, who provided reading material to elections, in the union territory.Former chief minister Farooq and bifurcated it into union territories. The erstwhile state has been COVID-19 Helpline Numbers 0191- 2549676 (UT level Cell), 0191-
5,000 poor children; Dr Shivani, Medical Officer of CHC Abdullah also started the process of consultations with senior leaders under the Centre's rule since June 2018. 2520982, 0191-2674444, 0191-2674115 (For Jammu Division),
Lakhanpur, who is serving the patients despite being pregnant for 8 of the NC including party general secretary Ali Mohammad Sagar 0194-2440283 & 0194-2430581 (For Kashmir Division) for support,
months saying she feels fortunate to have served the country at such
a time. Dr. Shivani and our other friends are working on the great
and provincial president of Kashmir Nasir Aslam Wani.Others who
attended the meeting were Chowdhary Mohammad Ramzan, Sheikh Weekend Covid... guidance, and response to health-related queries on Novel Corona
virus Disease (COVID-19).
Mustafa Kamal, Mian Altaf, Mubarak Gul, Sakina Itoo, Khalid including Srinagar, the order said the weekend curfew from Friday 8
ideals of imparting service to the motherland, he added. The bulletin has informed that the Directorate of Indian Systems of
Najeeb Suhurwardy and two Members of Parliament Mohammad pm till Monday 7 am and daily night curfew from 8 pm till 7 am shall
The Lt Governor also mentioned about the invaluable contribution of Medicine, J&K is distributing AYUSH Medicines having immunity
Akbar Lone and Hasnain Masoodi."The consultations are on. After continue to remain in force."All outdoor shops and bazaars are per-
banking personnel, courier delivery agents, sweepers, telemedicine boosting, immuno-modulator, anti-oxidant, rejuvenator, anti-stress,
staff, testing and sampling staff, chemists, farmers, and people asso- the party president is done talking to party leaders, a meeting of the mitted to open on five days in a week (except on Saturdays and
metabolism regulator, anti-allergic, anti-pyretic, anti-tussives, bron-
ciated with essential services- vegetables, fruits and milk vendors PAGD will take place where the member parties will discuss the Sundays), while 25 percent of the shops would open in indoor shop-
chodilator, etc. properties during the COVID-19 pandemic. The
who have worked in the background and made an incomparable con- issue and take a collective decision," Wani told reporters after the ping complexes and Malls to a roster to be issued by the deputy com- department so far has provided medicine to 19.97 lakh people that
tribution in normalizing the covid situation. meeting.Invitations were sent out to 14 political leaders from Jammu missioner concerned," the order said."The district magistrates shall include various frontline workers, senior citizens, PRIs, police/para-
Recalling last month’s ‘Awaam ki Awaaz’ episode, when he spoke and Kashmir, including four former chief ministers, for participation strictly ensure that there is full compliance to Covid-appropriate military personals and general masses. Moreover, preventive mea-
about families who lost their loved ones untimely, the Lt Governor in the high-level meeting to be chaired by the PM, which is expect- behaviour and defaulters are firmly dealt with under relevant sections sures and Yoga therapies are also being advised to the people to take
said that the Saksham scheme has been launched by the UT admin- ed to set the road map for holding assembly elections in the UT.The of the Disaster Management Act and the Indian Penal Code, the order care of lifestyle/mental disorders so that physical and mental health
istration for them and such families will be looked after with full leaders of eight political parties -- the NC, PDP, BJP, Congress, said.The SEC asked the district magistrates to constitute joint teams is ensured during this pandemic.Public is advised to strictly follow
responsibility. He added that Hon’ble Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Jammu and Kashmir Apni Party, CPI(M), People's Conference, and of police and executive magistrates for enforcement of Covid-appro- the advisories issued by the government from time to time and rely
Modi has also started a separate scheme named “PM Cares for the Panthers Party -- were telephonically invited by Union Home priate behaviour. only on the information released by the government through the daily
Children” for the help and empowerment of the children affected by Secretary Ajay Bhalla for participation in the meeting to be held at media bulletin to print and electronic media.People are also advised
Corona, which will benefit the families of our UT.
He also informed that the system of providing ration to the poor and
the prime minister's residence in the national capital at 3 PM on
Thursday.This will be the prime minister's first interaction with all
JK reports... to refrain from spreading rumors and pay no heed to them at the same
time.
276 deaths; Budgam reported 22295 positive cases (including 69
orphans in Jammu and Kashmir is going on continuously, so that no the political parties of Jammu and Kashmir since August 5, 2019 cases reported today) with 692 active positive cases, 21403 recov-
family remains hungry. “The neglected poor and deprived sections
are the focal point of our priority. When the benefits of all the
when the central government abrogated the state's special status and
bifurcated it into UTs. The erstwhile state has been under the Centre's
ered (including 121 cases recovered today), 200 deaths; Pulwama
has 14679 positive cases (including 22 cases reported today) with
NC chief...
schemes reach the last person standing in the last queue, only then we rule since June 2018.In Delhi, the Congress said the Centre should president has started the process of consultations with the senior
will be satisfied that the administration is working properly”, he 710 Active Positive, 13783 recovered (including 258 cases recovered
accept the demand for restoration of statehood to J-K in the interest party leaders and these meetings will continue till tomorrow. The
added. today) and 186 deaths; Kupwara has 13556 positive cases (including
of the Constitution and democracy.Congress chief spokesperson 30 cases reported today), 591 Active Positive, 12805 recoveries consultations with few senior leaders took place today, he (Abdullah)
The Lt Governor emphasized that the UT Government has worked Randeep Surjewala, however, did not say whether the party will par- (including 53 cases recovered today), 160 deaths; Anantnag district will meet few more in the evening and some tomorrow morning. I
by making healthcare of the people a topmost priority and it was pos- ticipate in the June 24 meeting or not.Surjewala drew attention to the
sible only with the cooperation of Hon’ble Prime Minister and the has 15801 positive cases (including 35 cases reported today) with think, we will be able to give a clear picture to you by tomorrow, he
August 6, 2019 resolution of the Congress Working Committee 519 Active Positive, 15085 recovered (including 33 cases recovered said.Wani, however, said the NC has not so far called any structured
Central Government. “We were able to control Corona better than (CWC) where the party clearly demanded the restoration of full
other parts of the country because the administration as well as all the today), 197 deaths; Bandipora has 9159 positive cases (including 29 or organised meeting to take a decision over the issue.The party
statehood for the state of Jammu and Kashmir."We believe that undo- cases reported today), with 301 Active Positive, 8759 recoveries
citizens, cooperated and the Team JammuKashmir worked relentless- ing it is a direct attack on democracy and the constitutional princi- leader also said he does not know if and when the PAGD will meet,
ly on the ground. Not only was the number of oxygen beds increased, (including 34 cases recovered today), 99 deaths; Ganderbal has 9444
ples," he told reporters when asked about the issue.Surjewala said the but if it does, the issue may be discussed there .The PM's meeting
but the capacity of 15,000 LMP Oxygen has been enhanced more positive cases (including 47 cases reported today) with 255 Active
Congress believes that grant of full statehood to Jammu and Kashmir Positive, 9113 recoveries (including 32 cases recovered today) and with all political parties from Jammu and Kashmir on June 24 is part
than three times to 53,000 LPM, which will be added upto 90 thou-
as also holding elections, so that people can elect their representa- 76 deaths; Kulgam has 10889 positive cases (including 51 cases of the Centre's initiatives to bolster political processes, including
sand LPM in the coming days”, observed the Lt Governor
tives and have an assembly of their own to carry on the affairs of the reported today) with 348 Active Positive, 10430 recoveries (includ- holding assembly elections in the Union Territory.Invitations were
“Effective administrative system has brought Jammu and Kashmir to
state instead of a rule by Delhi, is the only way forward to guarantee ing 57 cases recovered today) and 111 deaths while as Shopian has sent out to 14 political leaders from Jammu and Kashmir, including
the new threshold of robust health infrastructure. But some short-
comings have also been found in health facilities, which will be cor- full restoration of democratic rights in Jammu and Kashmir."It is 5534 positive cases (including 05 cases reported today), 55 active four former chief ministers, for participation in a high-level meeting
rected at the earliest by a new methodology and effective policy. I now for the prime minister and the BJP to decide whether to hold a positive cases, 5421 recoveries (including 18 cases recovered today)
meeting or to accept the demand of the Indian National Congress in to be chaired by the PM, which is expected to set the road map for
would like to take this opportunity to express my gratitude towards and 58 deaths. holding assembly elections in the UT.The invited leaders of eight
my doctors. Many doctors have served the people with hard work the interest of constitution, democracy and the people to restore full Similarly, Jammu has 52234 positive cases (including 21 cases
statehood to the state of Jammu and Kashmir," Surjewala said.In a political parties -- the NC, PDP, BJP, Congress, Jammu and Kashmir
and dedication. But I understand, there are some doctors who proba- reported today) with 958 active positive cases, 50152 recoveries
bly need to take inspiration from their colleagues”, the Lt Governor related development, Panthers Party, whose chief Bhim Singh has Apni Party, CPI(M), People's Conference, and the Jammu &
(including 67 cases recovered today), 1124 deaths; Udhampur has
added. been invited for talks, staged a protest in Jammu against the alleged Kashmir National Panthers Party -- were telephonically invited by
11081 positive cases (including 09 cases reported today), 134 active
Congratulating the farmers for the meaningful changes that have "Kashmir appeasement policy" of the central government.The party Union Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla for participation in the meeting
was unhappy that a majority of the leaders invited to the all-party positive cases, 10816 recoveries (including 24 cases recovered
been made in the infrastructure of agriculture and horticulture, the Lt today) and 131 deaths; Rajouri has 10550 positive cases (including to be held at the prime minister's residence at 3 pm on Thursday, June
Governor said that a new era is being ushered in this sector. meeting were from the Valley.Singh said he is meeting the party lead-
08 cases reported today) with 264 active positive, 10073 recoveries 24.This will be the prime minister's first interaction with all the polit-
On the suggestions of Sh. Adnan Ali Khan, a resident of Pinjura vil- ers on Monday to discuss the invitation and take a decision about his
participation."I have received an invitation for the meeting and will (including 31 cases recovered today) and 213 deaths; Doda has 6618 ical parties of Jammu and Kashmir since August 5, 2019 when the
lage in Shopian, who is selling 15 varieties of apple through online
mode, the Lt Governor directed Agriculture Department to promote discuss it with party leaders tomorrow (Monday) to make a deci- positive cases (including 25 cases reported today) with 724 Active Central government abrogated the state's special status and bifurcat-
naturally degradable packaging under a policy and impart training to sion," the JKNPP president told.A group of party activists led by positive, 5787 recovered (including 57 cases recovered today) and ed it into UTs. The erstwhile state has been under the Centre's rule
all the farmers of Jammu and Kashmir in using Bio-degradable pack- JKNPP chairman and former minister Harsh Dev Singh burnt an effi- 107 deaths; Kathua has 9155 positive cases (including 06 cases since June 2018.
 3 VERACITY NEWS JAMMU, MONDAY 21 JUNE 2021

Disha Volunteers rejuvenated

Pond at Village Dilli
Div Com reviews development scenario in Reasi District
JAMMU: Volunteers of
Directs for creating adequate tourist facilities at Baba Banda Singh Bahadur Shrine
Disha organization under REASI, JUNE 20: a brief account of the
their Green Jammu initia- Divisional Commissioner works being executed by
tive after creating an inno- Jammu, Dr Raghav Langer their respective department
vative floating bridge col- on Sunday conducted an in the district.
lected non- biodegradable extensive tour of district The Div Com directed
garbage in the shape of Reasi and took stock of the concerned departments
plastic and other material tourist facilities at Baba to expedite the pace of
besides a huge quantity of Banda Singh Ji Bahadur work on all the ongoing
algae,so that the pond is Shrine and general devel- projects/ works for their
cleaned and water is made opment scenario in the dis- timely completion.
worth usable as, such trict. The Executive Engineer
garbage & chemicals have The Divisional PWD was directed to expe-
made pond water unfit for ing were Rajat, Neha, Prof. Commissioner was accom- dite the existing road pro-
drinking and for other type Arushi, Divyansh,Amit, Bhola Nath Sharma envi- panied by District ject on Simbol Choya to
of use. Volunteers of Priyanka,Saddam,Sahil, ronmental Activist and Mr. D e v e l o p m e n t Dera Baba shrine and
Climate Front Jammu also Aayushi, Rahil, Visharath , Sanjeev Arora, MD Commissioner Reasi, repairing of a bridge at vil-
joined in cleaning of pond. Ritambra, Ankush, RUDA, also participated Chandeep Singh and dis- lage Babbar which was
The Prominent amongst Sarbpriay, Shubam, Aditya and appreciated the work trict officers of various damaged due to heavy traf-
who participated in clean- and Anil. of volunteers. departments. fic.
During his visit, the Div Executive Engineer,
Com inspected the Dera JKPCC apprised the chair
Community classes begin in district Ramban Bridge over Pai Nallah on
Simbal Choa - Dera Baba
vation of the bridge.
The Divisional
Commissioner also visited
ation of more facilities to
attract tourists to the Shrine
that have great historic sig-
shrine.
Meanwhile, An NGO
namely Baba Banda Singh
about the completion of
various projects which

to reach out students lacking digital access road which was recently
washed away due to heavy
the site proposed for devel-
opment of bathing Ghat on
nificance. He also directed
them to develop a park
Bahadur
Sampardhaye handed over
Sikh includes kajli bridge,
sports stadium at Reas
RAMBAN, JUNE 20: The needs of about 20000 stu- their areas of residence or rainfall/flood. It is the only the banks of River Chenab over the vacant space 10 oxygen concentrators to while work on 500 seated
Education Department dents, who remained left posting whichever is feasi- link connecting Dera Baba near Baba Banda Singh available there. He also the Divisional auditorium in DC complex
Ramban has started com- out/inaccessible in online ble. Meanwhile, an online Banda Bahadur with Reasi. Bahadur Shrine and instructed for development Commissioner for further was in progress.
munity classes in addition mode of study due to one meeting regarding the The Div Com directed reviewed the progress. It of a museum in the shrine use in the Covid Care The Div Com directed
to the online classes to reason or the other. management of communi- the concerned officers to was informed that the for highlighting the sacri- Centres. the concerned officers of
reach out all 32000 stu- It will benefit the students ty classes was held by CEO immediately start its repair Detailed Project Report has fices made by Baba Banda Later, the Div Com RDD to go for limited ten-
dents of government of poor and digitally igno- Ramban. The meeting was work and complete the been prepared by the Singh Ji Bahadur so that chaired a meeting of dis- dering so as to ensure ease
schools in absence of the rant families residing in far attended by ZEOs, ZNOs, same in stipulated time Tourism Department for coming generations will trict officers, Executive of registration of contrac-
physical class work which flung areas of the district. CNOs besides DNO frame so that people do not the development of know the history of the Engineers of JPDCL, tors at panchayat level for
has been suspended due to As per the Chief Education Online classes & DRGs, face any inconvenience. It Bathing Ghat. great warrior. He also PWD, Jal Shakti and expediting the works relat-
Covid pandemic. Officer, Ramban, the and other senior officers of was informed that the The Divisional asked the Tourism depart- reviewed the progress on ed to public welfare.
The initiative of communi- teachers have been asked the Department to discuss administration has made Commissioner directed the ment to explore possibili- the upcoming development The Div Com also took
ty classes has been taken in to take the community the strategies for conduct temporary diversion of the tourism department to start ties of developing other projects in the district. stock of water and power
compliance to an order classes in open while and monitoring mechanism bridge, while Tender has the work on the bathing such facilities to increase The concerned supply position in the dis-
been floated for the reno- Ghat and also take up cre- tourist footfall in the Executive Engineers gave trict.
issued by the Government strictly adhering to the of community classes in
recently. Covid-19 appropriate the district. The meeting
The move has been taken behaviour. The teachers supported the initiative and Implementation of COVID-19 SoPs
to cater to the
Educ at ional /Ac ade mic
shall manage and conduct
the community classes in
vowed to make it a success
by putting in extra efforts. Enforcement teams recover Rs 92,850 Int'l Yoga Week: ISM Department Ramban
fine from violators in Ramban organizes virtual session- 'Yoga Pe Charcha'
SOS Intl accesses plights of PoK 446 vaccinated, 949 samples collected
RAMBAN, JUNE 20: Institute, Jammu spoke on occasion, the District
RAMBAN, JUNE 20: Continuing the drive to implement
DPs on International Refugee Day Covid protocol across the district Ramban, the
Enforcement teams today fined scores of violators for
ISM Department Ramban
today organized a virtual
the topic of 'Yoga for
Women's Health'. She
Nodal Officer (AYUSH)
highlighted the benefits of
roaming without wearing face masks and not maintaining session- 'Yoga Pe Charcha' spoke at length on how practicing YOGA regular-
JAMMU|JUNE 20 member of UN but the India is not signa- on the concluding day of women can keep them- ly, especially to boost
On International Refugee Day, a meet- tory to UN Refugee Law so the UN physical distance. The enforcement teams, during the
International Yoga week selves physically and men- immunity. Dr. Masood
ing of S. O. S. International – An Refugee Commission cannot directly inspection in their respective jurisdictions, recovered a
celebration. tally fit besides boosting Iqbal Zargar gave a
Organization for PoK DPs held under help the PoK DPs and rehabilitate. “If fine of Rs 92,850 taking the total amount fined since
District Nodal Officer, their immunity amid the demonstration of Yoga
the leadership of its chairman Rajiv India had been the signatory of UN April 1, 2021 to Rs. 18,51,100. The Enforcement officers ISM, Dr. Sanjay Chadha Covid pandemic. Asanas (postures) to guide
Chuni to ascertain the rights of refugees Refugee Commission then they have urged the people to wear face masks and maintain physi- and District Yoga coordi- The virtual Yoga ses- the people about the com-
and to access the prevailing situations of directly helped and rehabilitated us,” cal distance besides taking Covid vaccination doses at nator, Dr. Masood Iqbal sion- intended to give a mon yoga practices for bet-
Displaced Persons of Pak occupied Chuni added. He said that it is almost their nearest CVC. District Immunization Officer, Zargar organised the virtu- brief overview about Yoga ter and healthy life.
Kashmir, besides to take a overall now the third generation, which is going Ramban, Dr, Suresh informed that as many as 446 per- al session. and Yogic practices to ori- Earlier, the session
review of the plights and what could be to sail on the same boat as our two gen- sons were administered first and second Covid vaccine Dr. Poonam Mohod, ent the participants about began with prayer fol-
done for them as per the International erations have suffered and died and doses across Ramban district on Sunday. As per daily bul- Research Officer, Regional its comprehensive health lowed by ASANS and
refugee law, which has not been done till now it is the turn of the third generation letin issued by the Chief Medical Officer, Ramban, Dr. Ayurveda Research benefits. Speaking on the Pranayaam.
date. In the meeting the guidelines of to meet with the same fate. He said that Mohammad Fareed Bhat, the Health Department has col-
social distancing were observed proper- government of India has never given lected 949 samples including 150 RT-PCR and 799 RAT
ly. While addressing the meeting, Mr
Rajiv Chuni said that it is very ironically
serious thought to the issues of PoK DPs,
whereas those who migrated from one
samples besides administering Covid vaccine to 446 per-
sons at dedicated Vaccination Centres in the district. BJP eager to uplift poor,
and unfortunate on the part of govern- province to another province of Jammu
ment that after seven decades of being
displaced from their native places the
& Kashmir have been given all sorts of
sops and facilitates, like voting for their
Respite for people as Macdamization of needy: Neelam Langeh
PoK DPs are still languishing in unhy- own constituencies and even several of Hajin-Ajas road initiated in Bandipora
gienic 39 camps. He said that no one them have been elected as Panches,
wants to be become refugee and becom- Sarpanches, Councilors in Kashmir val- BANDIPORA, JUNE 20: The Bandipora district admin-
ing a refugee is very painful and dread- ley but they are being provided with all istration has started upgradation and macdamization of
ful. He said that other refugees of the the facilities including reserved quota in Hajin-Ajas road via Sadunara, fulfilling the long pending
World have been settled and supported jobs, reserved quota in professional col- demand of the people. Joint Director Planning Imtiyaz
by the UN Refugee commission but in leges, educational institutions, besides Ahmad said the demand for upgradation of the road was
case of PoK DPs who were uprooted they are being provided monthly cash flagged by public representatives several times during
from their native places seven decades relief, free ration, free kerosene oil, free Public Darbars. He said responding to the public griev-
earlier are still residing in camps, which residential flats and other facilities. ances; Deputy Commissioner, Bandipora, Dr Owais
is the biggest tragedy of the universe Whereas, Rajiv Chuni said that in case of Ahmad flagged this road for upgradation on priority. He
and till today there is no planning from PoK DPs they cannot even cross the LoC said the issue was taken up with Economic
the government side to settle them. He the question of contesting the elections Reconstruction Agency and the work was started on the
described that although India is the in PoK does not arise. 7.2Kms long road at the cost of Rs 8 Cr.

J&K saw unprecedented development under Modi Govt: Kavinder RAMBAN: Asserting that
the Bharatiya Janata Party
is working to deliver
the UT of J&K are evenly
distributed so that both
urban and the rural popu-
bility of bolstering the
party lies with the ground
level workers therefore
social justice in all the cor- lation gets equivalent ben- staunch activists are real
SRINAGAR: Senior BJP of completion and new
ners of the UT of J&K, for- efits. force of the party.
leader and former projects have been envis-
Deputy Chief Minister aged for the Union mer MLA Ramban The senior BJP leader said On the eve of
Kavinder Gupta on Territory which will see Neelam Langeh said that that the party has taken International Yoga Day,
Sunday said that J&K the day of light sooner the party is keen for the up so many development the former MLA appealed
witnessed massive than later. He said that upliftment of economical- projects in the UT of J&K to the people of the area to
development under the the political hiccups ly weaker sections of the that exclusively will bene- adopt Yoga in their day
dynamic leadership of which hindered the society. fit rural hamlets that were today life to be physically
Prime Minister political activity in the He said this during inter- earlier kept aloof under healthy and mentally fit.
Narendra Modi especial- UT will also be removed action with locals at Gool the successive govern- The people of Gool
ly after the strategically soon as the PM has Sangaldan area of ments. He said that party Sangaldan area expressed
important decision of called for an all party Ramban district where he stands for the social jus- gratitude to the Member
abrogating Article 370 meeting on June 24. conducted a daylong tice and no community Parliament Dr Jitendra
which proved out to be a Kavinder expressed whirlwind tour on under BJP government Singh for extending all
‘game changer’ for the Sunday. can say even a word possible support amidst
hope that the all party
Union Territory. BJP Minority Morcha against the helmsmen for Covid pandemic. They
meeting will pave the
He was speaking during District President Ramban any kind of prejudice. also expressed gratitude
way for a political gov-
a programme organized Mohd Ali Sohil and “The development which to the former MLA
ernment in the UT that is District General Secretary the government has car- Neelam Lanegh for his
by Corporator Sharda the need of the time. He
Kumari here at Ward No Mohammad Sayeed Dar ried out is colossal and assistance during the pan-
made it clear that under and other workers accom- there is dire need that demic.
47 in which former MLC
BJP’s realms no section panied the former legisla- party workers go out full Later, the former MLA
Vikram Randhawa and
of the society will face tor during the tour. throttle to strengthen also listened to the issues
Neeraj Lucky Puri were Devi and Anjali Devi. cant for the workers to levels.
injustice or discrimina- Langeh said that BJP’s party base at the grass- of the people and vowed
also present. Scores of Welcoming the newly always remain on toes so The former Deputy Chief
political activists tion and all will be treat- core ideology is to pro- roots level by telling the to resolve them on priori-
joined entrants to party that party can persistent- Minister said that those
embraced BJP during the fold the former Deputy ly maintain its image of who are critical of Modi ed at par with no bias vide succor to the down- people on ground the dif- ty by projecting the same
event and vowed to Chief Minister said that being a ‘movement’ on Government in the whatsoever. Former trodden by way of pro- ference between BJP and at the concerned quarters
strengthen the party at BJP has become the pop- which the countrymen Centre must know that it MLC Vikram Randhawa viding all the essentials at other parties. It is neces- of the government. He
grassroots level. Those ular political force in the can rely blindly”, he, is his contribution that and Corporator Sharda their doorsteps and giving sary to expose the opposi- also appealed to the Lt
who joined the party country and with this said adding that these terrorism is on lowest Devi also spoke on the equal opportunities to all tion parties in the UT by Governor to grant ade-
fold include Bimal Dass, popularity there comes traits of the party have ebb in Valley, numerous occasion. irrespective of their caste, discussing their self-cen- quate funds for construct-
Hasina Begum, responsibility of render- impressed the people of development projects Among others who were creed or colour and the tered stances that ruined ing Dagantop to
Mohammad Zakir, ing selfless service to the country and it is which were lingering present include Vivek economic status. He said the erstwhile state of J&K Ramakund road which is
Mohammad Shafi, Zakir society round the clock. imperative that focus since decades have Patyal, Dalbir Singh, that BJP Government has politically as well as a tourist spot and has the
Hussain, Raziya Begam, “It is this responsibility should be laid on bol- either been completed or Akshay and Rajinder ensured that the develop- financially”, he said, potential to increase the
Jimla Begam, Chand which makes it signifi- stering the party at all have reached final stage Kumar. ment projects realized in adding that the responsi- footfall of the tourists.
 4 VERACITY NEWS JAMMU, MONDAY 21 JUNE 2021

EDITORIAL The social media blinkers

Let's Pledge on- NEELAM MANSINGH matter because they define the but also our reality. being with your phone, iPad
International Yoga Day CHOWDHRY contours ‘of what we can do’.
I see most social media spaces
Surrounded by social media
— WhatsApp, Twitter,
or computer makes one tem-
porarily forget that social
My growing-up exposure was as a space where one has a Facebook, Clubhouse, media is a public space.
Yoga is an invaluable gift of India's to the world of telegrams, voice to articulate a multitude Instagram — a digital reality Conversely, the fear of being
culture and ancient traditions. It booked telephone calls, medi- of singularities. It all adds up within the confines of the invisiblised due to Covid-19
ated through an operator, and and strengthens free thought computer replaces real life, has made us desperate to be
embodies unity of mind and body ; and expression despite the real experiences, real relation- noticed, acknowledged and
greenish-blue inland letters as
thought and action; restraint and ful- modes of communication. fact that words do not always ships. Through this medium, validated through our endless
fillment; harmony between man and Powered By The Tribune x have fixed meaning and can we enter an etherised, safe, posts, with the number of
eReleGo lend themselves to multiple cocooned world with no tan- ‘likes’ and ‘comments’ deter-
nature; a holistic approach to health interpretations. “Do I contra- gible connection, no smell, no mining our existence. I exist
The postman’s arrival was the
and well-being. It is not about exer- most anticipated moment of dict myself? Very well then, I touch, no feel. A virtual, alter- only because of social media is
cise but to discover the sense of one- the day. I constantly peered contradict myself. I am large I native reality with no sunlight a scary dictum, but a truism
ness with yourself. from my window, waiting for contain multitudes,” says or air! for all addicts. Most social
him, as a delayed love letter or American poet Walt Social media is under the media addicts are nocturnal
21st June is being observed as Whitman. Social media is a scanner, and the cacophonous ramblers, interacting with dis-
a bad report card from school
International Yoga Day every year , could create havoc. The performance space. It allows arguments for a ban are cer- embodied souls, unknown to
after Sh. Narendra Modi on 27th arrival of computer changed you to be whoever you wish tainly an assault on free each other. They spew, rant,
one’s entire understanding of to be. I see profiles of writers expression and choices. Most share intimacies, secrets,
September 2014, proposed the idea and actors claiming interna- social media chatter hovers thoughts, fetishes and a
time and speed. How, at the
of an International Day of Yoga dur- click of a button, a mail writ- tional renown and strangers between fact and factoid. Hate response from this faceless
ing his speech at the United Nations ten in Chandigarh could reach becoming confidants and per- speeches, stalking, trolling is multitude becomes the
London in the same instant. It sonal therapists. This made now a cottage industry and no barometer from which one’s
General Assembly (UNGA) and me understand that social one emerges smelling of roses. popularity and visibility is
seemed not only a miracle but
thereafter on 11 December 2014, a source of wonderment and media is also a space to invent, Conversely, social media is mapped.
India's Permanent representative awe. The computer quickly imagine, fantasise, fetishise also a space that is associated It’s a double-edged sword,
Asoke Mukherji introduced the draft became the new-age god. The and have multiple identities. with heat and passion, con- which plays different roles for
journey from the telegram era This identity, constructed flict/confrontation and defi- different strokes. It satisfies a
resolution in the United Nations through the imagination, ance. An interplay of oppos- voyeuristic streak within us. A
to the computer took many
General Assembly. The draft decades but I remained a tech- makes the ordinary extraordi- ing forces and actions, in new dress, haircut, outing to a
received broad support from 177 nological refugee — unsure of nary, creating a hallucinatory which beliefs, moral choices fancy eatery has no purpose
its basic usage, constantly world where truths are tested and political proclivities are in unless it is photographed and
Nations (Member States) who spon- and discarded and then tested evidence. Isn’t that what shared. Each phone has
floundering. What is discon-
sored the text, which was adopted certing in this technological again and again. democracy is all about? become a personal museum of
without a vote. This co- sponsoring ‘Pandora’s box’ is the way We are now inundated with Plurality, multiplicity, many pictures and events. If this
information is disbursed, like instantly available informa- voices, many threads, many museum of photography is
by 177 Nations is the highest num- tion, and we all have become layers of opinion? Why silence not acknowledged, our digital
lightning, with deadly force.
ber of co- Sponsors ever for any Thoughtfulness, homework, addicts to this accessibility. it? Dissent is considered a edifice crumbles and disinte-
UNGA resolution of such nature. due diligence sometimes get The question that concerns is threat in autocracy, not in a grates. It never ceases to
The date 21st June was proposed by brushed aside in this immedi- the difference between appre- democracy! The irony is that amaze me how fragile, tran-
ate and reactive space. This hension and comprehension, social media is used for differ- sient and vulnerable we are!
Sh. Narendra Modi being the longest between information that is ent reasons by different peo- The social media world is cer-
space sometimes becomes
day of the year in the mass northern contentious where invectives received and the information ple. Sometimes to plug an tainly polarised by those who
hemisphere, having special signifi- are spewed and media trials that is processed and should opinion, sell a product, share are active and those who have
take place. The words that are ostensibly transform us. an idea or a poem! More sig- rejected it. An isolating and
cance in many parts of the world. Transformation that requires nificant than the facts of life is lonely space, filled with unex-
churned out can be a source of
Following the adoption of the UN unexpected troubles, or alter- effort and imagination has the meaning and significance pected ripples. We do not
resolution, several leaders of the nately can help in articulating somewhat got dissipated due that we attribute to those fact- realise that our tiniest gesture
lost spaces, awaiting to be to social media and its accom- formulating ideas and opin- can have a large-scale impact.
spiritual movement voiced their sup- plice — information at the ions, creating perceptions and A comment that does not fit
reclaimed and articulated in a
port for the initiative. The first language that sometimes gets press of a button. perspectives. Social media into the national narrative can
International Day of Yoga was buried in hyperbole and We have sterilised and sani- also caters to the exhibitionist lead to jail, public censure or
observed around the world on 21st rhetoric. Words are never tised our world, and like Lady within us, and can also make court cases. As a child, we
‘only words,’ says Slovenian Macbeth, we are constantly us believe in the ‘Dear Diary’ often recited this ditty, “Sticks
June 2015 at Rajpath in New Delhi washing not only our hands syndrome. The isolation of and stones.
philosopher Slavoj Zizek; they
where 35,985 people including dig-
nitaries from 84 nations, participat-
ed. Today is the 7th International
Yoga Day and 190 nations are cele-
Lessons from a father and a teacher
GUL PANAG reflect on. This Father’s Day, around you will point out the your former self.”
brating the Day. and that chance encounter at redundancy of the additional Say the right thing, even if
Performing Yoga and Meditation A few days back, I was in the railway station, got me effort, given that things it’s unpopular. Especially
Himachal Pradesh waiting for thinking about the things my appear to be on track. This is when it’s unpopular. When in
regularly goes a long way to the train at the Kandaghat rail- father has practised, taught the reason I have continued doubt about how to conduct
improve one's health. It improves way station with my son when and passed on to his students academic pursuits, along with yourself, always choose to be a
one's sleep, helps in weight reduc- a gentleman, either an ex-ser- and, of course, to his children. my professional commit- role model because you never
viceman or a serving officer Here are some key learnings ments. know who may be watching
tion, increases muscle strength and (obvious to me from his car- that I endeavour to imbibe, Physical fitness. The one and getting influenced.
flexibility, strengthens bones, pro- riage and bearing), walked up and that have resonated over tool that one has to live life to Speaking up for what you
tects spine, improves digestion, to me and enquired if I was many such chance encounters the fullest with is one’s body believe in is very important,
General Panag’s daughter. with his former students: — be it pursuing a sport, or especially in times like these.
increases blood flow and helps in Considering that I was wear- Making a point without simply moving with ease in Never compromise on
balanced metabolism and energy ing a mask, I was a little sur- making an enemy. This is an one’s younger years and with- integrity. Integrity is the qual-
regulation, thus ensuring overall prised, but, of course, admit- important skill to have in out pain in later years. Many ity of being honest and having
ted to being guilty as charged. order to navigate fragile egos of us don’t devote adequate strong moral principles. And
improvement of health. This is quite a routine occur- while still being able to make a time, energy and resources there’s really no room for grey
So let's take a Pledge on this day rence — to be approached as difference. My father didn’t towards the pursuit of physi- in this regard. Because it’s not
that all of us who are not performing my father’s daughter. rise to the top of his profession cal fitness — only to pay for it others that you do it for. You
The officer went on to tell by being a ‘yes man’. But the dearly later. Physical fitness must maintain the highest
Yoga & Meditation, shall start and me that he was my father’s fact that he did get as far as he isn’t just about physique. It’s standards of integrity so that
perform Yoga regularly and make it student in the Indian Military did while continuing to call a an outcome of critical charac- you can look yourself in the
an Integral part of our life for our Academy (IMA), and later spade a spade is something to ter traits — discipline, consis- eye. Always apologise when
again at Staff College, and that learn from. Even today, he tency, commitment and perse- wrong. It’s not easy to eat
well being and better health. he holds dear all that he learnt continues to do the same, verance — that are essential crow and admit a mistake or
from him. Customary pleas- actively engaging with those for a fulfilling life. an error of judgment, especial-
antries exchanged, we said he disagrees with on social Raise the bar higher. Be ly when one is perceived to be
DISCLAIMER goodbye. media — with a dose of wit highly competitive but ulti- successful or a ‘rising star’.
“VERACITY NEWS” does not take responsi- My father has spent a signif- thrown in. mately strive to compete with However, I’ve seen my father
bility for the contents of the advertisements. icant part of his 40-year mili- Intellectual pursuit — over your own self. As Ernest do this over the years, and he
(Display/Classified) carried in this newspaper. tary career teaching as an and above the perceived job Hemingway said, “There is continues to do so. Although
The paper does not endorse the same. Readers instructor, something I, as a requirement. The only way to nothing noble in being superi- such admissions to his chil-
are requested to verify the contents on their child, knew at the back of my grow is to learn more and read or to your fellow man; true dren, understandably, are
own before acting thereupon. mind, but didn’t actively more, especially when most nobility is being superior to cloaked in sermons!

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HELP LINE Use all of your resources for the

betterment of people: Ashok Kaul
JAMMU|JUNE 20
Ashok Kaul convened a
series of Training
Workshops about
Panchayati Raj of BJP
Elected Representatives
J&K BJP General
Secretary (Org.) Ashok
Koul in his 4 days tour to
Reasi, Udhampur,
Ramban and Doda
chaired District Level
Panchayati Raj Training
Workshops of DDC
Chairmen and Vice-
Chairmen, DDC
Members, BDC Chairmen
and President and Vice-
Presidents of Municipal
Council and Committee about their role to serve to use their powers for the upcoming programmes Spokesperson Sunil Sethi
of BJP. the people. Also, educate betterment of the people. and asked them to partic- and J&K BJP
The motive of Workshops them about Panchayati Ashok Kaul takes stock of ipate enthusiastically. Spokesperson Adv. R.S.
was to educate newly Raj and the 73rd and 74th the ongoing "Sewa Hi In the Workshops, the Pathania.
elected representatives Amendment Act and how Sangathan" programme main speakers were The workshops were also
and asks representatives Former Minister Sat attended by BJP Senior

DSEJ hosts Yoga session at to ensure that every

needy people gets help
Sharma, J&K BJP Vice
President Shakti Parihar,
Leaders, BJP District
Incharges and Co-
from us and not get disap- J&K BJP General Incharges, BJP District
Government Model SRML pointed in these difficult
times. Kaul informed the
Secretaries Sunil Sharma
and Dr. Devinder
Presidents, BJP District
General Secretaries and
JAMMU, JUNE 20: Directorate Of School Education workers about the Manyal, J&K BJP Chief BJP Mandal Presidents.
Jammu in collaboration with Directorate of Samagra
Shiksha, today, organized a Yoga session at Government
Model SRML (Ranbir) Higher Secondary School Jammu
as part of a series of events being conducted to celebrate
International Yoga Day
the 7th International Yoga Day 2021, with 92.7 Big FM as
the radio partner. The Yoga session was conducted by observed at GCW, Gandhi Nagar
senior yoga instructor, Bharat Bhushan Gupta from JAMMU: International health. Cadets also pre- improve concentration &
Bhartiya Yog Sansthan, J&K, with Master Abhishek, Yoga Day is observed pared various videos in mental well being
Sharma and Master Sunil Singh, both National award every year on June which they depicted vari- through Yoga Asanas.
winners in Yoga and students of Model Higher Secondary 21.Yoga is the dance of ous' Asans' required for He spoke on benefits of
School (B) Udhampur, acting as the master demonstra- every cell with the music physical health, mental Yoga and taught 'Asanas'
tors. The dignitaries and other participants joined the stu- of every breath that cre- health & peace. Through to improve concentration
dents and performed yog- asanas to mark the occasion. ates inner serenity & har- videos, they showed that and mental health. The
The Director School Education Jammu Dr. Ravi Shankar mony. NCC cadets of Yoga is the best method cadets performed various
Sharma and Director Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan J&K GCW Gandhi Nagar par- to make mind stress free Asanas practically.
Deep Raj enunciated the importance of Yoga in day to day ticipated actively in many and relaxed. Cadets per- Principal of the college,
life and highlighted its role in the overall development of activities, to aware people formed yoga asans with Dr. Sangita Nagari
mind body and soul. The Chief Education Officer Jammu about making good their family members expressed delight to see
presented the formal vote of thanks, while Supriya health through Yoga. with the theme' Yoga the cadets participate in
Sharma, Member Cultural Cell, DSEJ was the stage sec- Cadets of 1J&K Girls Bn, from Home, Yoga with such large numbers
retary along with radio jockey Rahul from 92.7 Big FM. 1J&K Naval Unit and 2 Family'. through online activities
Amongst other present on the occasion were CEO J&K Girls Bn composed Cadets of all the units to commemorate
Udhampur, Arvin Kaul; Assistant State Coordinator beautiful jingles like 'Aao participated in online International Yoga Day.
SAMAGRA Shiksha; Ravinder Jangral, State Nodal Yog Apnaye', 'Let's learn yoga quiz competition.
She said that 'Yoga espe-
Officer Fit India Movement from SAMAGRA Shiksha; Yoga' etc. and participat- The yoga videos and jin-
cially in this pandemic
Sunita Fotedar, Nodal Officer Fit India DSEJ; Govind ed in online jingle compo- gles were also shared on
period is very important
Sharma, Principal SRML; Anjali Gupta, Principal GHSS sition competition orga- social sites to bring
to build physical and
nized by the respective awareness about yoga in
Rehari; Tahira Parveen Shah and Cluster Head 92.7 Big mental health. All activi-
NCC units. general masses.
FM. ties were conducted
NCC Cadets spread the A virtual yoga session on
under the supervision of
NBF welcomes ‘All Parties Meet’ message of healthy life
style by taking online
the topic' Yoga for Well
being' was organised in ANOs of the college, Lt.
decision, hopes discrimination pledge that everyone will
be gentle towards oneself
which Mr. Nikhil Sharma,
a renowned scholar of
Dr. Revika Arora, S Lt.
Dr. Neelima G and Lt.
against Jammu will end now & will do Yoga for better Yoga shared many tips to Suman Bala.

JAMMU: Nirbhay Bharat Foundation has welcomed

the step taken by the Centre for calling leaders of vari- Swadeshi Jagran Manch Celebrates World
ous political parties from Jammu and Kashmir to the
All Party Meeting to be chaired by PM Modi.
In a statement issued to media here today, Tarun
Awakening Day for Patent Free Corona Vaccines
Uppal, the Chairperson of the Foundation said that the JA MM U : Patent Free fresh infe ctions a nd the 787-crore
people of Jammu have high hopes and expectations Corona Va ccine P led ge deaths from Corona by p op ulation o f the
from the Centre especially after the decision of this sig- program me w as today vaccinating the m ajori- world from the clutches
nificant meeting has been taken by the Union organized by Sw adeshi ty of their a dult popula- of Corona. D r Pa dam
Government. He said that for the last more than 70 Jag ran M a nc h Ja m m u tion. W orld need s abou t Prak a sh Sharm a from
Prant by celebrating 2 0 1 40 0 cro re vac cin e U dha m pu r said th at
years the people of Jammu have borne the brunt on
Jun e a s the "W orld do ses to save the people
account of blatant discrimination against them on all Sw adeshi Jagran Manch
Aw akening Day" across from Corona.
the fronts. It was with the high hope of getting rid of has b een ac tively
Jam m u D ivision in The hind rance to the
the menace of this discrimination that people of Jammu which volunteers of the large- sca le prod uc tio n la unc hin g this c am -
gave a massive mandate to Bharatiya Janata Party in Manch and other asso- of Covid vaccines is the paign since the last tw o
the last elections both in J&K as well as the ciated o rg aniza tio ns P ate nt L aw s a nd m onth s a cross the
Parliamentary elections. pa rticipa ted w ith I ntellec tua l P ro perty nat io n a nd tod ay the
Tarun Uppal said that the people of Jammu province posters and ba nners in R ights under the provi- peo ple of U dha m pu r
after announcement of the aforesaid All Party Meeting their hand s a ppea ling sions of TR IPS of W TO, district have also sup-
expect that at least now the decisions taken in the meet- WT O to make the Covid w hich d o no t pe rm it ported this noble cause.
vaccine Patent Free for o ther pha rm a com p a- SJM V o lu nteers in
ing should be in favour of Jammu people who have
its easy and early ava il- nies to m an ufa ct ure K ath ua , Sa m ba ,
been victims of Kashmir centric policies for the last
ability. W hile sp eak ing these vac cines. Vijay R am b an, Po onch ,
more than seven decades. He said that the people of on the oc ca sio n P ro f Johar D istrict C onvenor
Jammu province are not ready to accept any sort of dis- R ajo uri, D od a ,
As huto sh Sta te Ja m m u ca lled f or th e K isht wa r, R eas i also
crimination at the hands of government due to its Co nve ner SJM st ated rela xation o f p aten t
Kashmir centric policies. He asserted that the people of held the sim ila r pro-
that the countries like law s to inc rea se th e
Israel, US, UK , N orway prod uction of vaccines gram mes on the World
this region want themselves to decide their future and
etc. have controlled the and m edicines to save Aw akening Day.
become masters of their destiny.

Vaccination drive in collaboration with PHC : lets fight together

JAMMU| JUNE 20 local population above 19
In consonance with "All of years of age. The locals
Government" approach to were further educated to
tackle the impact of be cautious of third wave
COVID-19 pandemic, of COVID -19 and get
Indian Army conducted them registered on Co-
awareness drive and vac- Win app for vaccination.
cination camp at The locals expressed their
Thanamandi in District gratitude towards Indian
Rajouri (J&K). Army for the Awareness
The awareness drive Drive and Vaccination
focused on addressing the Camp. This joint initiative
myths associated with of civil-military agency
vaccination including benefited a total of 45
imparting knowledge on locals in administering
probable side effects. The vaccine. The vaccination
importance of vaccination awareness drive conduct- vaccinated and explained with Dr Shebab Hussain drive launched by Indian
was explained to vil- ed in which the Medical benefits of the same. In the of Primary Health Centre, Army was highly appreci-
lagers. The two phase pro- Officer motivated the second phase, the Indian Thanamandi conducted ated by locals and promi-
gramme included an local populace for getting Army in collaboration Vaccination Camp for the nent personalities.
 6 VERACITY NEWS JAMMU, MONDAY 21 JUNE 2021

Jamieson's five-for, Conway's fifty help New BCCI to bid for 2025 CT, 2028 World T20
Zealand take control of WTC final and 2031 ODI WC during next
New Delhi, June 20 The ICC has decided that
Southampton, June 20 after last year's series in Confident that it can easily from the next cycle, the
India's batting superstars New Zealand, has once host big-ticket tourna- 50-over World Cup will be
struggled to decode the again turned into a night- ments every two years, the a 14-team event while the
"big riddle" called Kyle mare for the Indian bats- BCCI on Sunday decided T20 World Cup’s teams
Jamieson while the men. Having removed to bid for three global will be increased from 16
bowlers found new batting Rohit Sharma on Saturday events—including two to 20. A 10-member panel
sensation Devon Conway a morning, Jamieson was World Cups in shorter for- to be formed for Ranji
difficult customer as New relentless with his length mats—during the next Trophy compensation
Zealand finished the third and the bounce did the rest eight-year tournament The BCCI will form a 10-
day of the World Test with clever traps laid for cycle that starts from 2024. member committee to
Championship final in a skipper Kohli and the dan- The decision was taken at decide on the modalities of
strong position. gerous Rishabh Pant. Kohli BCCI’s Emergent Apex compensation for the
Jamieson's second five- and his deputy Ajinkya Council meeting, held vir- domestic players due to
wicket haul against India in Rahane walked into a nice- tually. cancellation of the Ranji
three Tests had Virat ly laid traps as India failed It has been learnt that Trophy, last season.
Kohli's men all out for 217 to reach 250, a good total BCCI will bid for one ple,” a senior office bearer a short tournament but is “It has been decided that a
in overcast conditions. In in the prevailing conditions Champions Trophy, a T20 told PTI on conditions of an immensely popular one. 10-member panel will be
reply, New Zealand were as per batting coach World Cup and a 50-over anonymity. It was only fair that after formed. One representative
101 for two at stumps as Vikram Rathour. The over- World Cup in the cycle of Recently the ICC had the 2023 World Cup in from each of the six zones
Conway (54 off 152 balls) ures of 22-12-31-5 with amused but the sequence of cast conditions made bat- ICC events. announced that the India, we bid for the 2025
generous help from the scores of Indian batting will be there (North, West
scored his third successive ting difficult and the likes “Yes, we would be bidding Champions Trophy, which Champions Trophy. India
Test half-century before relentless Neil Wagner (15- against New Zealand's of Jamieson, Boult and for the 2025 Champions South, East, Central and
hasn’t been held after 2017 should be in a position to
flicking one off Ishant 5-40-2) and the crafty duo seam attack in last five Wagner indulged in a 'who Trophy along with 2028 in England, will be revived host a global event every North East) along with
Sharma to Mohammed of Tim Southee (22-6-64- innings has been less than blinks first' game with the T20 World Cup and the during the next FTP cycle two to three years and four office bearers which
Shami before the close of 1) and Trent Boult (21.1-4- 250 --165, 191, 242, 124 Indian batters and came out 2031 50-over World Cup. and accordingly India has hence we are bidding for includes president Sourav
play. Jamieson decimated 47-2). Head coach Ravi and now 217. It was 6 feet trumps with some incisive The Apex Council has decided to bid for it. three events,” the official Ganguly and secretary Jay
India with marvellous fig- Shastri won't be one bit 8 inch tall Jamieson, who seam. agreed on this, in princi- “The Champions Trophy is said. Shah,” the official said.

Tumhe rukna nahi hai: India goalie Gurpreet Archery: Fancied Indian women’s team fail to
remembers Milkha’s words qualify for Olympics, lose to Colombia
New Delhi, June 20 “The words he spoke to me Paris, June 20 one arrow closest to the
“Tumhe rukna nahi hai are still with me and con- World Cup champion centre (X), to take the first
(you cannot stop)”, these tinue to be a huge source of Indian women’s recurve set 55-54.
words from legendary inspiration. His words and team failed to qualify for Under pressure, the Indian
Milkha Singh still inspire blessings will always be the Tokyo Olympics after a women’s team drilled a
Indian football goalkeeper with me whenever I am tame loss to lower-ranked shocking 49 that included a
Gurpreet Singh Sandhu fighting on the football Colombia in the Final poor 5 to lose the second
who says the advice from pitch for my country,” said Qualifier here on Sunday. set by two points.
the ‘Flying Sikh’ helped the 29-year-old India num- It was the last opportunity There was no looking back
him fight challenges dur- ber one goalie who has also for the Indians to upgrade for the Colombians as they
ing his European stint. captained the national their single women’s quota clinched the issue in style
Iconic sprinter Milkha team. place to team invitation in in the third set with anoth-
Singh died in Chandigarh In 2014, Gurpreet became Tokyo but they failed to er two perfect 10s, includ-
on Friday due to Covid-19 the first Indian footballer make it. Netherlands in 2019. won gold in the World Cup ing one X.
related complications and ment. I even used to vomit break into the starting line- to play in a top division Deepika Kumari will now The fancied Indian stage one at Guatemala
be the sole entry in the The India team earlier had
there was outpouring of blood at times after train- up. It was a great challenge club in Europe when he women’s team had to fin- City two months back,
women’s section in the ish among the top-three in failed to win any set to be a perfect start with
tributes from thousands of ing but tumhe rukna nahi and living abroad, there turned out for FC Stabaek
hai’,” (You cannot stop!),” were days when it was hard Tokyo Games. She will be a field of 28 to make the blanked 0-6 by their Deepika shooting the top
countrymen, including of Norway. individual score in the
sports persons. Gurpreet said in an AIFF to keep my spirits up. He stayed with FC Stabaek in her third successive cut but it lost in the open- Colombian counterparts.
release. “However, I used to fall Olympics. ing round, putting up a dis- The Colombian trio of Ana morning, hitting 674 as it
Gurpreet remembers a cer- till 2017. In 2016, he
emony in Chandigarh in “At that time, I was play- back on these words spo- became the first Indian India has already secured appointing performance. Maria Rendon, Valentia took the second place
2015 where Milkha gave ing my club football in ken to me by ‘the Flying player to play in Europa the men’s team quota for The trio of world number Acosta Giraldo and Maira behind Mexico in the qual-
away an award to him. Norway with FC Stabaek, Sikh’ himself, they were a League, European foot- the Olympics from the three Deepika, Ankita Sepulveda shot consistent- ification round to advance
where every day was a great motivator and pushed World Championships in Bhakat and 19-year-old ly and started off with a directly to the second
“He (Milkha) told me ball’s second tier club
fight to prove myself and me to give my all each day. Den Bosch, the Komalika Bari, who had two perfect 10s, including round.
‘Hard work has no replace- competition.

'Baba Ka Dhaba' owner Kanta Prasad's health Maharashtra sees 9,361 Covid-19 cases,
improves, taken off ventilator support 190 deaths, 9,101 recoveries
New Delhi, June 20 eatery joint again. Mumbai, June 20 added 204 cases, Latur
The condition of 81-year- The video of Kanta Prasad Maharashtra on Sunday division 317, Akola divi-
old Kanta Prasad, who is was shot and uploaded by reported 9,361 fresh coron- sion 233, and Nagpur divi-
the owner of 'Baba Ka YouTuber Gaurav Vasan avirus positive cases and sion 133.
Dhaba', a popular eating but later a police complaint 190 fatalities, taking the Parbhani city in
joint located in south was filed by Prasad against tally to 59,72,781 and the Aurangabad division,
Delhi's Malviya Nagar, has the latter for defrauding toll to 1,17,961 while Malegaon and Dhule cities
shown improvement. him over money collected 9,101 patients recovered, in Nashik division reported
He has been taken off the in his name. the state health department the lowest one case each in
ventilator support at With the financial help said. the state.
Delhi's Safdarjung hospital Baba (Kanta Prasad is pop- The overall count of recov- Bhiwandi-Nizampur city
since his health has ularly known as) received eries in Maharashtra now in Mumbai division report-
improved, said the hospital from the people, he opened stands at 57,19,457 while ed five cases during the
authorities. a restaurant, but it could the number of active cases day, Jalgaon city in Nashik
Kanta Prasad had allegedly not last long. Due to the is 1,32 241. The case division three cases, while
tried to commit suicide, pandemic-induced lock- recovery rate in the state Chandrapur city in Nagpur
now stands at 95.76 per which raised its caseload to Ahmednagar district. Pune
after which he was admit- down, Baba had to close 7,20,013 and the toll to division saw 2,180 new division reported six fresh
cent while the fatality rate cases, the department said.
ted to the Safdarjung hos- the restaurant due to non- is 1.97 per cent, it said. 15,298, the department infections including 728 in
pital in the national still not able to speak to crisis which had hit his availability of customers said in a release. Satara district and 579 in Thane, Bhiwandi-
On Sunday, 15 cities, Nizampur, Ulhasnagar,
Capital. Speaking to IANS anyone right now." small business. and no income generated, including Nagpur, didn't Mumbai division, includ- Pune district, as per the
about Kanta Prasad's con- The 'Baba Ka Dhaba' After the video went viral, following which he again report even a single Covid- ing the city and its satellite department. Mira Bhayander, Palghar
dition, one of his sons said, owner had come into lime- Kanta Prasad became returned to his old dhaba. 19 fatality. Similarly no towns, reported 2,643 new Kolhapur division report- district, Vasai Virar, and
"Due to the improvement light last year when a video famous overnight and peo- Recently, Gaurav Vasan death due to coronavirus cases and 27 deaths, rais- ed 2,823 cases during the Raigad district in Mumbai
in the health of his father, featuring him went viral on ple from all over the coun- and Kanta Prasad buried was reported from 12 dis- ing the tally to 15,75,866 day including 725 in division did not report a
he has been taken off the the social media where he try came out in large num- the hatchet where the tricts in the state. and the toll to 31,268. Kolhapur district, 761 in single death due to coron-
ventilator support just a spoke about the lack of bers to provide financial elderly man apologised to Mumbai city reported 747 Nashik division reported Ratnagiri district. avirus during the day, the
short while ago, but he is the YouTuber. new cases and 19 deaths, 828 cases including 549 in Aurangabad division department said.
customers and financial help to him to kickstart his

Can't give Rs 4 lakh compensation Ex-army man held for buying liquor Maharashtra: One dead as wall of under-construction
from defence canteens, selling them
to Covid victims, Centre tells SC at huge profit: Police
building collapses on adjacent room
New Delhi, June 20 the State Disaster Relief families have lost their Thane, June 20
Citing limited resources, Fund will end up being “sole bread earner”, peti- Jodhpur, June 20 A man was killed after a
the Centre has told the utilised for such payments, tioner advocate Gaurav wall of an under-construc-
A former Army man was arrested here on Sunday for
Supreme Court that giving if such payments are made, Kumar Bansal had con- tion building fell on his
allegedly buying expensive liquor from canteens from adjacent chawl room at
an ex-gratia amount of Rs it said. tended that under section Defence service personnel and selling them at a huge
4 lakh each to kin of “Utilisation of scarce 12(iii) of the Disaster Bhiwandi town in
Covid-19 victims wasn’t resources for giving ex- Management Act, 2005, profit in the open mar- Maharashtra's Thane dis-
possible as it would affect gratia, may have unfortu- every family whose mem- ket also seized 139 bot- trict on Sunday afternoon,
pandemic response on nate consequences of ber died due to disaster was tles of the liquor and Rs civic officials said.
other aspects, leading to affecting the pandemic entitled for ex-gratia com- 4.10 lakh in cash as Bhiwandi has been receiv-
more damage than good. response and health expen- pensation of Rs 4 lakh. sale proceeds accrued ing heavy rains since
“Already the finances of diture in other aspects and However, the Centre from his illegal activity, morning, and it may have
State Governments and the hence cause more damage said it was the “National Banar police station’s been one of the reasons
Central Government are than good,” read the MHA Authority” empowered to that the wall, being built as
SHO Sitaram Khoja part of the first floor of the
under severe strain, due to affidavit. recommend guidelines for said. The seizures were
the reduction in tax rev- The affidavit has been under-construction build-
the minimum standards of made during a joint
enues and increase in filed in response to a PIL ing in Ramnagar in
relief, including ex-gratia raid by the police and Army Intelligence Unit sleuths at Gayatrinagar area, col-
health expenses on account seeking an ex-gratia com- assistance and thus it is a
of the pandemic,” the pensation of Rs 4 lakh each accused Bhagat Singh’s house, the SHO said, adding the lapsed, they said.
“function entrusted to the case was registered against Singh on a complaint of the "The wall caved in on the
Ministry of Home Affairs to the families which lost
authority by the law passed adjacent chawl room, bury-
said in an affidavit filed in their dear ones due to the Army Intelligence Unit. “The liquor bottles found at his were launched by the local official said that the build-
the top court. pandemic. While issuing by Parliament”. Noting ing Arvind Singh (45), who
house were branded and expensive ones. He used to pur- disaster cell and firemen ing that was being con-
The Centre cautioned notice to the Centre, the that the term “ex-gratia” was sleeping, under the
itself meant that it’s not chase them from the canteen at a price far below the mar- from Bhiwandi Nizampur structed was illegal and the
the court against stepping top court had last month debris. He was taken to a
based on legal entitlement, ket price and sell from his house at higher prices,” he nearby hospital, where he City Municipal remaining portion of the
into the domain of the asked it to furnish the Corporation," an official structure was pulled down
executive as it might have ICMR guidelines on death the Centre said an ex-gratia said. As an ex-Army man, Singh had been buying expen- was declared dead on
unintended constitutional certificates for Covid-19 of Rs 4 lakh was beyond sive liquor at subsidised rates for Army personnel from arrival. Relief operations said. Meanwhile, a civic after the incident.
ramifications. victims. the fiscal affordability of various defence canteen and has been selling them at
The entire amount of Highlighting that many state governments. huge profits, the SHO said.
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7 JAMMU, MONDAY 21 JUNE 2021

Col Mahan Singh kick-starts black topping of NGO People’s Hut Foundation distributed
Sanjeevani Medical Kits
Sabar-Colony Road, assures overall development VN NEWS SERVICE
JAMMU, JUNE 20
A Jammu-based NGO
VN NEWS SERVICE Mahan Singh said that
People’s Hut Foundation
MAHANPUR|JUNE 20 rural and far-off areas shall
Col Mahan Singh, District receive focussed attention. today kicked off a drive to
help underprivileged
Development Council He assured that besides
people by distributing
(DDC) Chairman Kathua development of the area he
assured the people of over- will ensure that the benefits Sanjeevani Medical Kits
among them.
all development of far of various schemes meant
The “Sanjeevani Medical
flung areas while kick- for the socio-economic
Kits” consisting of Masks,
starting the black-topping upliftment of the poor and
work of a road strip from needy reach the doorsteps Sanitizers, medicines etc
were distributed among ing Free Sanjeevani we have a good number
Sabar to Colony (SC Basti) of the people in this remote
100 beneficiaries at the Medical Kits under our of active volunteers in
Road here today. area. The people present on
Kusht Ashram Jammu. Mobile Health Clinic pro- various local areas and it
The work was inaugurated the occasion expressed
by the DDC Chairman gratitude to the BJP The PHF Director and gramme in is their responsibility to
CEO, Dr. Rohit Koul, said Jammu.Talking about identify people.Team
amid slogans of “PM Government for taking care
it was decided by the how the team identifies Member of PHF Mr. Sahil
Narendra Modi Zindabad, of their basic amenities and
Bharat Mata ki Jai, BJP assured to strengthen the advisory and manage- beneficiaries and delivers Dhar said it is our com-
ment board of the NGO to Sanjeevani Medical Kits mitment to serve the peo-
Zindabad” echoing all hands of Prime Minister
provide help to patients Advisor to PHF Mr. Vikas ple with our best efforts
around. Sweets were dis- sides landlocked by the uted rations, sanitizers and Col Mahan Singh while Narendra Modi. Prominent
either financially or in Koul said usually people and especially when the
tributed among those pre- Ranjit Sagar Dam in Sabar facemasks to residents of interacting with people of among those present on the
sent on the momentous occasion were Tejinder kind on the occasion of contact us through our entire world is blanketed
Panchayat of Mahanpur nearby SC Basti. the area on the occasion Father's Day to the
occasion as this 2 km Road and the habitation here Addressing the people of took stock of their prob- Goldy, Sarpanch Sabar social media handles and by this threat. Also, see-
ashram residents. He as and when we receive a ing the needs of some
being constructed at a cost shall be benefited by this the area during the simple lems and issues. After lis- Pawar Kumar, Sarpanch
of Rs. 40 lakh by PWD Dhamalard Sher Singh, added we work in the request, our volunteers families who could not
road. Overseeing atleast yet impressive function, the tening patiently to their field of education, health
(R&B) Division Basohli on half dozen landlocked DDC Chairman expressed grievances, he assured Sarpanch Chunnera physically verify the even express their mis-
and relief. Considering applicant and then deliv- eries motivated us to
its final completion shall islands formed by backwa- profound thanks to the them of taking up their Darshan Kohli, Sarpanch
the current situation, we er the kits Apart from come forward and help.
solve the connectivity prob- ters this will also be big Prime Minister Narendra issues with the concerned Mahanpur Sonu Gupta,
lem of the people of this Shanti Bhushan, Harbans decided to start distribut- this,
tourist attrenction for this Modi and the Union authorities and get these
landlocked area once for remote area. Minister PMO, Dr Jitendra resolved at the earliest. Jameralia, Krishan Chand
all.
It is pertinent to mention
Col Mahan alongwith Sh
Tajinder Singh Goldy DDC
Singh for wholeheartedly
granting the funds for this
Reiterating his commit-
ment towards ensuring
Sanwal and exuberant vil-
lagers of Sabar, Thangar, PM’s APM crucial for restoring
here that this area is three Bansodi, Karnwada etc.
member Mahanpur distrib- remote area. overall development, Col
political bustle in J&K: Dr Parneesh
SMVDU Katra pressing students for PM Modi concerned about VN NEWS SERVICE ing into confidence politi- region. “The way the
JAMMU|JUNE 20 cal class of all hues and democratic sit-down has
hostel /mess fee amidst Covid 19 Dr Parneesh Mahajan, shades so that all the been called by the Prime
J&K’s welfare : Sat Convenor, Department of political parties play their Minister Modi at such a
pandemic: NSF Chief Training, BJP, J&K unit
hailed the initiative taken
crucial role in shaping the
future of J&K.
crucial time it is sure that
it will help in reviving a
VN NEWS SERVICE tration has directed the by Prime Minister Mahajan said that as
JAMMU|JUNE 20 students to deposit fee working relationship
Narendra Modi on calling far as people of the region between the Valley's lead-
Arbitrary mindset of amount unjustifiably an All Party Meet (APM) are concerned there is no
administration in Shri without giving any ership and the Centre,
on June 24 to delve and need to get panicked or
Mata Vaishno Devi accountability of last which is quite significant
evolve consensus on the raise apprehensions
University, Katra can be year's full annual charges as far as UT’s fate is con-
future course of J&K because Prime Minister
gauged from the fact that received in lacs from stu- cerned”,
Union Territory. Narendra Modi will be
despite closure of univer- dents including hostel, Mahajan said, adding
In a statement issued steering the proceedings
sity functioning since mess, library fee , he that the response of
to media here on Sunday, and until and unless he is
March 2020 last year, stu- maintained, adding that
the BJP leader said that there no power on earth majority of leaders in J&K
dents are being put to when last year students
unnecessary financial did not make use of hos- the upcoming APM is can think of denting the over the APM is quite
burden compelling them tel, mess, library and critical as far as bringing interests of the people of inspiring and it seems
to deposit varsity fee other facilities from back the political buzz in the Union Territory. that sooner than later the
charges for the facilities March 2020 onwards, the Union Territory, Expressing full confi- political hustle-bustle will
VN NEWS SERVICE for the same. He said the party for All party meet
not availed by the stu- what is the justification of which got a setback due dence in the BJP leader-
JAMMU|JUNE 20 wave of development in shows his concern about return in J&K and soon a
dents since last year University Dean, to political activity taking ship at the Centre and
Fulfilling long pending Jammu West has spread J&K and also adheres to political dispensation will
onwards. Students Welfare now a backseat after abroga- those who have been
demand of inhabitants of across all nooks and cor- our agenda of “Sabka replace the ‘makeshift’
This was stated by Dr directing students to Ward 8, Former State ners of the Assembly seg- Sath Sabka Vikas Sabka tion of Article 370 in invited from the UT, the
Vikas Sharma, State deposit fee for such facili- August 2019. He said that incumbent administra-
President BJP and Ex ment which can be seen Vishwas”, he added. senior BJP leader said that
President National ties for two months from Minister Sat Sharma (CA) from the development the time now is ripe for tion that is running the
Akshay Sharma assured the APM will bring win-
Secular Forum(NSF) in a January 2021, although along with Corporator Dr done in every sphere. He deciding the new course affairs of the Union
the residents that all their win situation for all and a
press conference today fee for such facilities Akshay Sharma started also said that these roads of the UT of J&K by tak- Territory right now.
demands will be good fortune for the
who pointed out that stands already deposited macadamization works of were in a shabby condi- redressed in a time
upon closure of educa- last year with university. road from Shakuntla the- tion earlier and from bound manner and with-
tional institutions all over
the country due to pan-
What about the accounts
of fee deposited by all
atre area covering lanes
and bylanes of New
quite some time people
were facing lots of prob-
in a stipulated time New team of one lakh Corona Warriors will
frame, the ward will be
demic , the academic
activities in all education-
students last year in
February 2020 for such
Rehari including lane
from theatre to Rehari
lems to which a serious
adherence has been done
developed to its fullest.
He also highlighted the
be a boon in health sector: Varinderjeet
al institutions including facilities which remained Pulli. A number of people and the works for the VN NEWS SERVICE been providing best ser- fo cus ed to m eet the
Jammu and Kashmir unused by them due to number of developmen-
also accompanied the BJP same have now been JAMMU|JUNE 20 vices fo r the last one demand of mainly six
were put to sudden halt onslaught of Covid 19 tal works done in the
leader including local res- taken up. He stated that Vice Presid ent of and half year, will b e sectors,
last year, but strangely pandemic, is a moot ques- ward and also lauded the
idents and political in Jammu West equitable Jam m u and K ashm ir, reduc ed to great extent. like nursing, hom e care,
SMVDU Katra is now tion, Dr. Vikas empha- activists of the area. development has been contribution of Former
BJ P, S. Va rind erjeet In ad dition, deficiencies critical care, sam ple col-
asking students to pay for sized, adding that unwar- The works will be done done in all the 26 wards MLA Sat Sharma for
Sing h, ha s w elcom ed in some of the essential lection, and preparing
facilities, never ever ranted loot of money in under the supervision of and wherever the neces- improving the condition
the d ec ision of the health services and san- m ed ica l te chnicians
availed last year by stu- such a fashion will be a PWD departments at an sity arises to take up any of the ward by taking up Un ion g overnm ent itary m att ers, th e
dents like, hostel, mess, great unjustified with the many works which were with the responsib ility
estimated cost of Rupees other pending works will under Prim e M inister, requ irem ent o f h ealt h
library fee etc despite gullible students, which of utmost importance to to run th e mo d ern
50 lakhs (approx). also be taken up to avoid Narendra M odi, to set w orkers w ill also be ful-
depositing full fee last needs thoroughly the general public. equipm ents.
Speaking on the occasion, public distress. up a b ig team of one filled.
year during Feb 2020 in enquiry to protect the Sat Sharma congratulated He also stated that due to Vipan Verma, Raghuveer If the third w ave of
lakh Corona Warriors. G overnm ent of Ind ia
the university. interests of students. the inhabitants for execu- the efforts of PM Kumar, Dr Mattoo, COVID -1 9 a ffects India ,
In a sta tem ent, S. has started C ourse of
Referring to students, Appealing Lt Governor, tion of a long pending Narendra Modi, J&K is Prithvi Duggal, Ashok Varinderjeet Singh, said trainin g yo uth und er these trained healthcare
who stated their tale of who is also Chancellor of demand in their area and witnessing a new era of Salgotra, Naresh Sharma, that by setting up this this prog ra m m e w it h workers will prove to
woe on condition of SMVD University, to take said that the efforts of the development and PM’s Gurbaksh Singh and sev- team , the existing work tw o to three m ont hs be a big boon in fight-
anonymity, Dr Vikas said cognizance of the matter Corporator have also initiative of taking eral others were also pre- loa d on hea lthc are du ration. This training ing this V irus, he
that University adminis- and order holding. brought fruitful results onboard every political sent. w ork ers, w ho have p ro gram m e w ill b e add ed .

NPP protests against Modi govt for ignoring Jammu leadership

VN NEWS SERVICE tion of participants for major casualty of the from the biased policies
JAMMU|JUNE 20 the said meeting which biased approach of the of Kashmir and New
Accusing the BJP govern- was supposed to suggest current regime. With Delhi.
ment of discriminating a road map for a better entire focus of the pre- If small groups, sympa-
against Jammu region future for J&K. He said sent dispensation on thizers of separatists and
once again by keeping that while every Tom, Kashmir and Ladakh unrecognized parties of
the leadership of Jammu Dick and Harry was also, it was Jammu Kashmir could be called
region out of APM to be called from Kashmir, the region alone which was for APM by the Centre,
chaired by PM, the NPP most vociferous and ver- suffering in terms of why were nationalists
activists led by Mr. Harsh satile leadership of development, funds allo- and pro people leaders of
Dev Singh Chairman Jammu region had been cation, employment, Jammu region excluded
JKNPP and former deliberately ignored .He power and tourism sec- from the said meet, ques-
Minister held a massive strongly objected to the tors besides others. It tioned Singh.
protest at Jammu today invitation given to JKAP was the Kashmir centric Prominent among those
and torched the effigy of and PC which were non- parties that were setting who spoke on the occa-
the BJP govt. The protest- recognized parties. In the agenda and scripting sion included Rajesh
ers raised slogans of ‘ what capacity has Altaf the political narrative to Padgotra, Gagan Pratap
Modi Sarkaar Jammu ki Bhukhari and Sajjad be followed by the govt. Singh, Rajeshwar Singh,
Partiyon ko Nazarandaaz Lone have been called And in the process Yashpaul Sharma,
Karna Band Karo’, despite their parties hav- Jammu was made to rec- Surinder Chauhan,
‘Gupkari BJP Hai Hai’, ing not been recognized oncile with its second Mohinder Singh, Khatab
‘Jammu Virodhi BJP Hai by ECI, questioned class status. With the Hussain, Rakesh Gupta,
Hai’, ‘Alagvaad Harsh. Is it not a ploy to ing could be expected of their respective such circumstances all Pointing towards the all patience of Jammu peo- Rajesh Gondhi, Arun
Samarthak BJP Hai Hai. promote the pro sepa- from the five nominees Central leaders who hopes were pinned solely round neglect of Jammu ple fast running out, it Khajuria, Khajoor Singh,
Speaking on the occa- ratist parties at the cost from Jammu region, always determined what upon Prof. Bhim Singh region even post Art 370 was Panthers Party Ravinder Jamwal, Sadiq
sion, Mr. Harsh Dev of aspirations of people including three of BJP their local leaders need- for projecting the con- abrogation, Mr. Singh which had assumed the Hussain, Raman Bali,
Singh questioned the cri- of Dogra land, argued and one of Congress who ed to put in their mouths cerns of incarcerated said that unemployed mantle of navigating Ajay Singh besides oth-
teria adopted for selec- Singh. He said that noth- were likely to toe the line and what not. Under region of Jammu. youth had become the Dogra land and saving it ers.
 8 VERACITY NEWS JAMMU, MONDAY 21 JUNE 2021

Govt. should return retrieved agricultural

Mayor lays foundation stone of “Weigh Bridge” land to Mananu villagers: Manjit
VN NEWS SERVICE this, a cattle pond at about
JAMMU|JUNE 20 two kanals of land within
Continuing his drive to its premises is also being
provide better develop- commissioned shortly for
ment & civic amenities to keeping stray animals lift-
the people of Jammu, ed by the June on routine
Chander Mohan Gupta basis from various parts
today on 20/06/2021 in of the city.
presence of Sh. Yash Pal He further announced
Sharma chairperson of that a mega plantation
“Swach Bharat drive will be conducted at
Committee “JMC,Sh. this particular site & more
Kuldeep Singh Chib, than 1000 saplings of dif-
chairperson of “Social ferent categories will be
Justice Committee “ JMC planted along with the
laid foundation stone of boundary wall, on the
construction of”weigh bank of the nallah as well VN NEWS SERVICE Vigyan Kendra on over the locality belonging to
bridge” known as as at available sites for SAMBA|JUNE 20 400 kanals of land. the Schedule Caste com-
“Dharam Kanta” at creating more greenery & Manjit Singh, Provincial “The poor farmers should munity. These poor farm-
Municipal land Bandhu President, Jammu and be given back their land ers have been left to the
eco friendly atmosphere
Rakh near Kunjwani , Former Minister, Manjit by the administration so mercy of God following
tives of UNDP also lected by JMC & brought any type of encroach- in the locality & this plan-
Jammu . Sh. S K Langer Singh today appealed to that they do not suffer the snatching of their
remained present during at this site for further seg- ments. The cost of this tation drive will be start-
Executive Engineer, Sh the Govt. to handover the from poverty. They were agricultural land,” he
the occasion which was regation by the UNDP. weighing bridge will be ed in coming month of
Janak Singh Assistant agricultural land to the dependent upon the land added.
Executive Engineer, S. held in a very simple He further said that with Rs 11 Lakh & will be com- July in collaboration with
farmers belonging to for the last 100 years. On the one hand, he said,
Manjeet Singh Junior manner keeping in view the collective efforts of all pleted within the stipulat- urban forestry & other
Schedule Caste communi- They have no other the Govt. claimed to have
Engineer, along with the guidelines of COVID councilors & officers of ed time period. Also well allied departments in all
ty of Mananu village in source of earning. The been working for the
supervisory staff of 19 pandemic. Speaking on JMC from the last two furnished bathrooms / words of the city. He
the district. administration should farmers to increase their
Division IV, Sh. Rajinder the occasion, the Mayor and half years a lot of pro- toilet complex under appealed to the public to In a statement to the have given an alternative
said that this much need- jects are under process or “Swach Bharat Mission” come forward & cooper- income and on the other
Kumar I/C Sanitation press, Manjit Singh land for Krishi Vigyan
ed project has been completed at this munici- is also being constructed ate with JMC so that the side, they have snatched
Officer along with super- accompanied by Samba Kendra,” he said.
visory staff of health sec- required by JMC for prop- pal land after properly here which will be com- aim of “Swach Bharat agricultural land from
District, Raman Thappa He said that Mananu vil-
tion of JMC & Sh. Sanjeev er weighing of plastics, raising boundary wall of pleted within the shortest Mission” can be achieved visited Mananu village lage is under develop- many farmers making
Arora & other representa- waste products etc. col- the land to avoid from period of time. Besides successfully. and met the aggrieved ment. “Poor road connec- them helpless and face
villagers whose agricul- tivity, and other basic starvation like situation.
The villagers also

BMO kick starts work on Oxygen Panel Discussion on Cultural and

tural land has been taken amenities exposes lack of
over by the administra- interest shown by the appraised various other
tion to establish Krishi administration towards issues.
Historical Heritage of Udhampur
plant at SDH Bani organized at SMVDU NPP protests against PHE, PDD
VN NEWS SERVICE PHE and PDD is not maintained and
VN NEWS SERVICE SAMBA|JUNE 20 Departments Hai, Hai, the public of the said
JAMMU|JUNE 20 Ghar ghar ki jehi kahani area is deprived of such
Under the Thursday Minds-Meet program, an online The public of Talab hai na bijali na pani hai. services a violent protest
discussion on the cultural and historical heritage of
Datta, Buchari and its The public showed demonstration will be
Udhampur was organized at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi
University (SMVDU), Katra, on 17th June 2021. In the surrounding area rage, indignation and held in the nearest
beginning, Dr. Anil Kumar Tewari, Faculty-in-Charge, protested against the anguish for the total fail- future.
University Social Responsibility, SMVDU, welcomed PHE and PDD ure of BJP government to Pargotra also
the guests. Sh. Nagendra Singh Jamwal, Registrar, Departments for their continue the essential demanded that 500
SMVDU, shared his experiences as an Additional failure to supply the services such as meter link road which
Divisional Commissioner in Udhampur. The Drinking water and Drinking water and elec- leads to Talab Data
renowned speakers of the event included Sh. Ashok Electricity regularly. The tricity for the public and shrine be black topped as
Sharma, Senior Lecturer, Govt. Higher Secondary protesters were raising said area.
School, Udhampur, Sh. Prakash Premi, Writer & Poet, Talab Data is a religious
Slogans under the lead- Rajesh Pargotra
Udhampur, Sh. Swaran Singh, Teacher and Poet, place where Data Ranpat
ership of Senior leaders demanded that the unin-
Basantgarh, Dr. Neelam Sareen, Scholar of Dogri liter- of NPP M/s Rajesh terrupted supply of had given his martyr-
ature, Sh. Sumer Khajuria, Poet and Writer, Advocate, dom and thousands of
Pargotra and Khajur water and Electricity be
Udhampur, Sh. Anil Paba, Director, Amar Santosh people throng at this
Museum, Udhampur, and Ms. Medhavi Sharma, Singh. The public also maintained regularly
broke the empty water and further warned the spot for dip in the Sacred
Student & Painter, National Institute Design,
Ahmedabad, who is also an alumna of SMVDU. pots with the Slogans government if the supply tank and obeisance.

VN NEWS SERVICE
BANI|JUN 20
gathering on the occasion,
the BMO said that this
of medical staff and
machinery for which this
Online workshop on Yoga to commemorate "Azadi ka
In pursuance of the order
of Lieutenant Governor
project at the Sub District
Hospital will be carried
health centre craved for
long. Amrut Mahotsav" in GDC Kalakote completed
Manoj Sinha regarding on war footing and after Dr Radha Krishna while VN NEWS SERVICE through an online plat- began the yoga session the fact that the Regular tivity to our life which is
provision of medical facil- its completion the people profusely thanking the KALAKOTE| JUNE 20 form with great energy and taught various yoga practice creates a great thing to experi-
ities and development of of this far flung area will Lieutenant Governor Govt Degree college and enthusiasm the asanas to the participants mental clarity and calm- ence.
the remote and far flung not be required to tra- Manoj Sinha for this gift Kalakote, successfully resource person Mr. Som including Pranayam like, ness; increases body The programme ended
areas of the Jammu and verse a distance of 160 to the people of Bani said completed the third day Dev Khajuria ( Physical Sitali, Bhastrika, awareness; relieves with a vote of thanks
Kashmir Union Territory, kilometers to reach that this oxygen plant at of Four day online work- Education Master C/O Kapalbhati, Anulom- chronic stress patterns; presented by Prof. Marve
the construction work of Medical College Kathua the Sub District Hospital shop on the theme, " DYSSO Udhampur) Vilom, Bharhmri and relaxes the mind; centers
Oxygen plant was kick- for oxygen purpose. He Sofi (Convener Literary
will serve as lifeline for Yoga at home and Yoga talked at length about the Udhgith and also in sit- attention; and sharpens
started at the Sub District asserted that this will Club) through an online
the people of the area. with family", organized history of celebrating ting position concentration. So we
Hospital Bani here today. save the people especially by the Department of International Yoga Day Mandukasana and should make it a part of platform, wherein she
Meanwhile the locals of
The work on the project the patients from a lot of Physical Education in and the way it has con- Shsvasana. He also our daily routine and do extended her gratitude to
Bani while talking to this
was inaugurated by BMO hardships they had to collaboration with EBSB tributed towards creating explained the various not restrict our Yoga Principal GDC Kalakote,
reporter expressed grati-
Bani, Dr Radha Krishna Ji face on account of worst Club and Literary Club, awareness about the ben- health benefits of per- Practice to only celebrate Dr. Romesh Kumar
tude to the BMO Dr
in presence of the staff of road conditions in win- to celebrate 7th efits of yoga, thus popu- forming these asanas. All the Yoga Day. He further Gupta for his valuable
Radha Krishna for mak-
the health institution and ters when road to Kathua International Yoga Day larizing this form of exer- the participants practiced added that Yoga helps to support and guidance,
ing hectic efforts for
the locals of the area. It is gets blocked due to land- 2021, in commemoration cise not only in the coun- these asanas along with develop inner awareness she also thanked the
establishing oxygen plant to "Azadi ka Amrut try but across the world. the Resource Person with and focuses our attention
pertinent to mention here slides and patients can’t Resource Person, Mr.
that BMO Dr Radha reach the Medical College at Bani especially in view Mahotsav". The third day He further added that the great zeal. The yoga ses- on our body's abilities
of many hurdles like Som Dev Khajuria for
Krishna with his relent- Kathua for better treat- started with a positive benefits of doing yoga sion ended with a Shanti thus making it more ben-
shortage of land and poor sparing time for this
less efforts and full dedi- ment. He said that the vibe as all the partici- are multifold and extend Path adding a sense of eficial. At the end of Dr.
road connectivity for the pants had already devel- beyond the physical well- spirituality to it. Gupta's interactive ses- workshop and also
cation made the com- facilities at the Sub
construction of the plant. oped a keen interest in being and yoga can be a Speaking on the event, sion with the faculty acknowledged the co-
mencement of this signifi- District Hospital are
cant health project possi- being upgraded as per the They said that it would learning Yoga and incor- great way to begin with if through an online plat- members and the partici- operation of the faculty
ble as per the order and directions of the Lt not have been possible porating it in their we are looking forward form, Dr. Romesh Kumar pating students encour- members and the stu-
initiative of the LG. Governor and now there without the efforts of lifestyle routine. to adopt a healthier Gupta, Principal GDC aged them to practice dents for making this
While addressing the will not be any shortage BMO Bani. Starting the session lifestyle. On this note, he Kalakote emphasized on yoga as it can add posi- programme successful.

BJP Mahila Morcha's Langar Sewa continues

VN NEWS SERVICE Secretary Veenu Khanna. Modi and National District General
JAMMU|JUNE 20 The program was orga- President JP Nadda is Secretaries BJP Rajesh
nized by UT General reaching out to masses Gupta & Karan Sharma,
Continuing the Secretary Er Urvashi everywhere and are try- Mandal President
Langar seva outside GMC Gupta. ing their best to solve
Raveesh Megi, Neha
(Government Medical Speaking on the occa- their problems.
College), Jammu BJP sion, Sat Sharma hailed Sanjita said that in Gupta, Reema
Mahila morcha on the work done by Mahila every District of UT, Padha,Prerna Nanda,
Sunday provided Food to Morcha unit of BJP and activists of Mahila Poonam Gupta,
hundreds of people said that from more than Morcha are holding such Anuradha sharma, Radha
including attendants of a month, women activists types of sewa programs to Sharma, Kamini gupta,
patients and commuters of the party are holding serve the needy and these Indu Puri, Archana
passing through the road. this langar and providing will be paced up in com- Kaushal, Jyoti Bhat,
Former State President sewa to the needy. He ing times to carry our pro-
Raman Sharma, Rajan
BJP Sat Sharma (CA) was said their work for serv- grams at grass root level.
mainly present in the pro- Gupta, Rohit Gupta,
ing the society depicts The leaders also dis-
gram along with Mahila that every single activist tributed face masks and Naveen Sharma, Hardev
Morcha UT President of the party is working on sanitizers amongst the Singh and several others
Sanjita Dogra and State ground in this pandemic to help them in every way possible. He also stated that BJP under the leader- ship of PM Narendra general public. were also present.