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Advisor Sharma Decks cleared for redrawing boundaries of Assembly seats

to discharge duties
of Bhatnagar
Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, May 27: K K
Sharma, Advisor to Lt
Governor G C Murmu shall
temporarily discharge the duties
and functions of the depart-
ments assigned to Advisor
Rajiv Rai Bhatnagar, who is
undergoing quarantine for the
last two days.
On the instruction of Lt
Governor, an order in this
regard was issued today,
according to which Advisor K
(Contd on page 4 Col 7)
DCs among
10 shifted
Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, May 27: The
Government today ordered that
Manoj Kumar Dwivedi,
Commissioner/Secretary to the
Government, Industries and
Commerce Department will
hold the charge of Managing
Director, JK Trade Promotion
Organization, in addition to his
own duties, till further orders.
Meanwhile,
Kumar, Managing Director
Ravinder
LS Speaker nominates Dr Jitendra, Farooq,
others as Delimitation Comm Members
SC seats to be rotated, STs to get reservation
Sanjeev Pargal
JAMMU, May 27: In a
major way forward towards
delimitation of 90 Assembly
constituencies in Jammu and
Kashmir before conduct of
first Assembly elections in the
Union Territory, Lok Sabha
Speaker Om Birla today nom-
inated associate members to
the Delimitation Commission
set up by the Centre for J&K
and other States headed by
Justice (Retd) Ranjana
Prakash Desai. The members
among others include Union
Minister of State in the Prime
Minister’s Office (PMO) Dr
Jitendra Singh and National
Conference patriarch Dr
Farooq Abdullah.
Birla nominated the mem-
bers under Section 5 of the
Delimitation Commission to
undertake the exercise for
delimitation of Assembly con-
stituencies in Jammu and
Kashmir to clear decks for first
elected Legislative Assembly of
the Union Territory.
Sources said the Lok Sabha
Speaker has nominated associate
members for the Delimitation
Commission of the Union
Territory of Jammu and
Kashmir, Arunachal Pradesh,
Assam, Manipur and Nagaland.
The nominated members
included Dr Jitendra Singh,
Lok Sabha member from
Kathua-Udhampur-Doda Lok
Sabha seat, Dr Farooq
Abdullah, the National
Conference president and Lok
Sabha member from Srinagar,
Mohammad Akbar Lone, Lok
Sabha MP from Baramulla,
Dapir Gao, Pallav Lochan
Dass, Abdul Khaliq, Rajdeep
Roy, Dilip Saikia, Nabha
Kumar Sarania, Lorho Pfoze,
Ranjan S Raj Kumar and
Tokheho Yepthomi.
The Delimitation
Commission is headed by
Ranjana Prakash Desai, a retired
Judge of Supreme Court and has
Sushil Chandra, Election
Commissioner of India as its
member. Sources said Chief
Electoral Officer (CEO) J&K
Hirdesh Kumar will also be a
member of the Delimitation
Commission for J&K in his
capacity as the CEO of the
Union Territory.
“With nomination of associ-
ate members to the Delimitation
Commission by the Lok Sabha
Speaker, decks have been
cleared for the Commission to
The Central Government had
constituted the Delimitation
Commission on March 7 with
Ranjana Prakash Desai as the
Chairperson. The Election
Commission of India had nomi-
nated Election Commissioner
Sushil Chandra as its representa-
tive member to the Commission.
The order didn’t mention the
time period in which the
Delimitation Commission will
submit report, but it said the
appointment of Justice Desai
will be for a period of one year
or till further orders whichever Glimpses of IAF Chinook Ch-4/F(1) undertaking high altitude operations in Siachen on
is earlier which indicated that Wednesday. (UNI)
the Commission might take an
year’s time for fixing boundaries
of 90 Assembly seats granted to 2 COVID-19 patients die in Valley, tally 25
the Legislature of the Union
Territory of Jammu and
Kashmir.
The Commission will
Major spike in Corona cases
delimit the constituencies of

in Kashmir, 121 test positive

SIDCO, holding additional Delimitation Act of 2002, offi- Jugal Kishore Sharma, MP undertake exercise for delimita-
charge of Managing Director cial sources told the Excelsior. from Jammu-Poonch con- tion of 90 Assembly constituen- the Union Territory in accor-
JK Trade Promotion Nomination of associate stituency, Hasnain Masoodi, cies in Jammu and Kashmir, a dance with the provisions of
members of the Delimitation Member of Parliament from mandatory exercise for conduct Part V of Jammu and
(Contd on page 9 Col 4)
Commission by the Lok Sabha Anantnag, Kiren Rijiju, Union of Assembly elections in the Kashmir Reorganization Act, Fayaz Bukhari tive earlier this month and and hemodynamically stable and
Cases cross Speaker has facilitated the Minister of State for Sports, Union Territory,’’ sources said. (Contd on page 4 Col 1) ultimately died of cardiac was maintaining saturation with-
SRINAGAR, May 27: In a arrest. He was shifted to CD out oxygen.
1.51 lakh, 170 3 negative for Corona turn positive in re-sampling major spike in COVID-19 pos- Hospital Srinagar from SICU On Wednesday at 4 pm, he
more deaths itive cases in Kashmir, 121 SMHS on May 18 as operated developed sudden cardiac arrest

5 more soldiers, wives of SI, BSF

persons today tested positive
NEW DELHI, May 27: for Coronavirus and two per-
There have been “multiple sons died taking the Jammu
gains” from the lockdown and and Kashmir COVID death
and was immediately intubated,
3 die in windstorm coupled to ventilator and resus-
citated. He developed another
A minor girl and a cardiac arrest and died instantly.

jawan among 37 test +ve in Jammu

the most important of them is
that it has “decelerated the
pace” of spread of COVID-19,
the Union Health Ministry said
today even as the death toll
reached 4,337 and the number
of cases rose to 1,51,767 in the
country.
A total of 6,387 new cases
of Coronavirus infection and
170 deaths were reported in a
(Contd on page 4 Col 7)
Jammu sizzles
at 42.6 OC
Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, May 27: Jammu
recorded the hottest day of the
season today with the mercury
touching 42.6 degrees Celsius
as sizzling heat gripped the
region, the Meteorological
Department said.
However, it predicted relief
from the scorching heat as iso-
lated to widespread rains will
hit the region over the next five
days.
At 42.6 degrees Celsius, an
official of the MeT department
said, the maximum temperature
(Contd on page 4 Col 5)
10th, 12th students
can appear in exams
at their places
NEW DELHI, May 27:
Class 10th and 12th students
who moved to different States
or districts when schools were
closed ahead of the COVID-19-
induced lockdown, can appear
for the pending board exams at
their current places of stay,
HRD Minister Ramesh
Pokhriyal "Nishank"
announced today.
He said the students will not
be required to travel back to
their previous board exam cen-
(Contd on page 4 Col 5)
Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, May 27: Thirty
seven more persons including
five Army soldiers and a preg-
nant woman, who happened to
be the wife of a police Sub
Inspector and sister of Block
* Pic on page 9
Video on
www.excelsiornews.com
Medical Officer (BMO) of
Poonch and wife of a BSF sol-
dier today tested positive for
Coronavirus in Jammu region
taking number of total cases in
the region to 394 and active to
296.
Three persons from Kathua
district including two from Bani
„ ‘BJP not playing vote bank politics’
Dynastic parties deprived vast section of
people of their rights in J&K: Dr Jitendra
Avtar Bhat
KATHUA, May 27: raphy of any region for the vote added.
Making a scathing attack on
dynastic parties of J&K,
Union Minister in PMO with
Independent charge of North
Eastern States, Dr Jitendra
Singh said that these parties
deprived a vast section of peo-
ple from exercising their fran-
chise to keep their own vote
bank in tact and maintain
their monopoly in the political
setup of Jammu and Kashmir.
Talking to this reporter, the
Union Minister outrightly reject-
ed that BJP believes in vote bank bank politics as the party he added.
politics and change of demogra- believes in the adage of 'Sabka
phy for this purpose.
"There is no such example in Justice to all and appeasement to
and another from Hiranagar, All of them were returnees
who had tested negative for from different places and under
COVID at the quarantine cen- quarantine.
tres, have tested positive in re-
sampling after return to their
houses, leading to containment
Another tests
of three villages.
Seven persons tonight tested
+ve in Ladakh
positive for COVID-19 in Another person today
Jammu district including 38- tested positive for COVID-
year-old man from Sarwal, 25- 19 in the Union Territory of
year old girl from Barnai Ladakh taking total number
(Muthi-Domana), nine-year-old of Coronavirus cases to 54
female child from Jeevan Nagar, and active to 11.
31-year-old youth from Health Secretary Ladakh
Sunjwan, 32-year old woman Rigzin Samphel, in a tweet,
from RS Pura, 37-year old man said a native of Nubra in Leh
from Ramkote and 34-year old (Contd on page 9 Col 1)
youth from Akhnoor. Earlier, a
BSF jawan's wife had tested An Advisor of the Lieutenant
positive in RS Pura. Governor, who returned from
BJP where the party can be none is a matter of faith for us
accused of changing the demog- and we are committed to it'', he
Dr Jitendra Singh, while
defending the abrogation of
Article 370 and introduction of
new Domicile Law in J&K said
BJP's intent has never been
demographic change in any part
of the country including J&K.
But those accusing us of it were
themselves responsible for
depriving the people who
migrated to J&K from West
Pakistan soon after partition
were deprived of exercising
their franchise for last 70 years,"
"This was done by the
Sath and Sabka Vishwas'. dynastic parties because they
(Contd on page 4 Col 7)
New Delhi, today tested nega-
tive for the virus. Another
Advisor's wife and son had ear-
lier tested positive.
District Magistrate Jammu
Sushma Chauhan told the
Excelsior that Jammu district
has 113 Corona positive cases
till this evening but, of them,
35 have been treated and sent
home. The district has 76
active positive cases. Of 76, 49
had remained under adminis-
trative quarantine, 11 in
COVID OPDs with travel his-
tory while 16 others were con-
tacts of positive cases. There
have been two Corona casual-
ties in Jammu district.
Chauhan said paid quaran-
(Contd on page 9 Col 1)
Immediate opening of
leftover liquor vends
in J&K UT ordered
Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, May 27: Excise
Commissioner Rajesh Kumar
Shavan has issued orders for
immediate opening of the left-
over liquor vends in the Union
Territory of Jammu and
Kashmir.
"The Excise and Taxation
Officers without asking from
the administration shall now
allow the licenses to open their
vends immediately", the Excise
Commissioner said in the order,
adding "in case the Deputy
Commissioners have any reser-
vation regarding opening of
shops in their jurisdictions, the
same may be conveyed for fur-
ther action".
He has reiterated that there
should not be any resistance
from the Excise Department in
(Contd on page 4 Col 3)
woman were killed while As per officials, 27 cases
toll to 25.
another lady was injured were reported from Kulgam, 26
*Watch video on today after a tree uprooted by from Kupwara, 21 Pulwama, 20
www.excelsiornews.com strong winds fell on them in from Srinagar, 12 from Shopian,
Keller area of South
Two COVID-19 positive four from Anantnag and two
persons today died in Kashmir *Watch video on each from Bandipora and
valley taking the death toll in www.excelsiornews.com Budgam districts.
Jammu and Kashmir to 26 with Among the fresh cases, 89
23 in Valley and 3 in Jammu. Kashmir's Shopian district. tested positive at Microbiology
A 70-year-old man from The incident happened in Laboratory of CD hospital, 29 at
Sarnal Anantnag who died yes- Shukroo Chulawali in viral diagnostic lab of SKIMS
terday at GMC Anantnag tested Shopian district, where a Soura and 3 at Army hospital
positive for COVID-19. He had Bakerwal family came under Uhampur.
underline ailments like pneumo- (Contd on page 4 Col 3) Medical Superintendent
nia and was admitted to the hos- SKIMS, Dr Farooq Jan, told
pital on May 25. He died yester- case of Exploratory Excelsior that 1440 samples
day and his sample was taken Laprotomy with were processed today at the
and it tested positive today. His Appendectomy after testing SKIMS lab and 29 tested posi-
body was detained at mortuary COVID positive. tive with 18 from Kulgam and
and was handed over as per the He was kept intubated in 11 from Srinagar.
COVID-19 protocol. SICU SMHS Hospital and then He said that among the posi-
The other is a 55-year-old extubated, kept on NIV and then tive cases confirmed at the hos-
man resident of Fateh Kadal was shifted to CD Hospital. At pital include 70-year-old from
Srinagar who had tested posi- CD Hospital, he was improving (Contd on page 4 Col 5)
Multi-crore scam in Cooperative Bank
Can’t use inherent powers under CrPC
to stifle investigation, prosecution: HC
Mohinder Verma Dismisses Chairman’s petition
JAMMU, May 27: Stating seeking quashment of FIR
that inherent powers under
Section 482 of the Code of of March this year and after reg- the inherent powers under
Criminal Procedure (CrPC) istration of FIR under Section 482 of the Code of
cannot be used to stifle investi- Prevention of Corruption Act Criminal Procedure on the
gation or prosecution, High searches were carried out at the ground that loan to the tune of
Court today dismissed the office of the Bank and the resi- Rs 250 crore was sanctioned in
petition seeking quashment of dential houses of the accused the favour of River Jhelum
Cooperative Housing Building
FIR registered by the Anti- persons.
Society Limited, Srinagar in the
Corruption Bureau (ACB) in The subsequent develop-
most transparent manner.
the multi-crore scam in the ments related to this scam were
On the contrary, the FIR of
Jammu and Kashmir exclusively highlighted by
the Anti-Corruption Bureau
Cooperative Bank. EXCELSIOR in its edition dated
states that loan was sanctioned
The scam of around Rs 250 May 17, 2020.
The Chairman of the Bank in favour of a non-existent
crore involving senior officers
Mohammad Shafi Dhar, howev- Cooperative Society and without
of the Jammu and Kashmir
er, filed a petition before the following basic and fundamental
Cooperative Bank was
High Court with the prayer for pre-requisites by the bank,
unearthed by the Anti-
Corruption Bureau in the month quashment of FIR by exercising (Contd on page 4 Col 3)

Army Comdrs review situation 2G services Underprivileged students to

in Ladakh, areas along LAC
‘Won’t wilt under
Chinese pressure’
NEW DELHI, May 27:
Top Commanders of the
Indian Army today carried out
a comprehensive review of the
situation in eastern Ladakh
where Indian and Chinese
troops are engaged in a tense
standoff for over three weeks
in what is seen as the biggest
military confrontation after
the Doklam episode in 2017.
The commanders deliberated
on the fast evolving situation in
eastern Ladakh as well as in
strategically key areas along the
de-facto Sino-India border in
extended up to
June 17
Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, May 27:
Reiterating that restriction on
the internet speed have not
posed any hindrance to
COVID-19 control measures,
accessing online education or
carrying out business activities,
the Department of Home, J&K
Government, today ordered the
continuance of 2G mobile data
services only till June 17 in the
Union Territory of Jammu and
Kashmir.
Army hauls up ration and military equipments on the Zojila An order in this regard was
hills even as stand-off between Indian and Chinese armies con- issued today by Principal
tinues along LAC in Ladakh. —Excelsior/Shakeel Secretary, Home Department,
Uttarakhand and Sikkim on the disputed areas like Pangong Tso, Shaleen Kabra, according to
opening day of a three-day con- Galwan Valley, Demchok and which, the internet speed on
ference here. Daulat Beg Oldie in eastern mobile data services shall
Military sources said Indian Ladakh besides certain areas in remain restricted to 2G only
Army will continue to maintain Uttarakhand and North Sikkim. till June 17, 2020, unless modi-
its aggressive posturing in all (Contd on page 4 Col 1) (Contd on page 4 Col 5)
get note pads for online classes
KU will go by UGC guidelines,
ends uncertainty over exams
Suhail Bhat
SRINAGAR, May 27:
Much to the relief of the stu-
dents, Kashmir University has
finally decided to promote stu-
dents to the next semester
based on internal assessment
as per the University Grants
Commission guidelines.
The decision is in line with
the guidelines of the UGC which
were issued in view of the
Coronavirus pandemic. The
decision has ended the uncer-
tainty which was prevailing over
the conduct of examination for
some time.
"There will be no end term
exams for the current semester
and the previous semesters
where exams were due during
the lockdown period. The stu-
dents will be promoted to the
next semester based on internal
assessment in tune with UGC
guidelines," KU said in a state-
ment, adding that the Heads of
Departments in consultation
with their respective
Departmental Committees will
decide the mode of internal
assessment.
The decision was taken in a
special meeting of the
(Contd on page 4 Col 3)
THURSDAY, MAY 28, 2020 (PAGE 2)
OBITUARIES
CREMATION
With profound grief and sorrow, we regret to inform the sad
and sudden demise of Sh. Pawan Gupta S/o Lt. Sh. Om
Prakash Gupta R/o Sarwal, Jammu, who expired on 27th
May at Jammu.
Cremation will be held at Shanti Ghat Shakti Nagar at 11
AM on 28-05-2020 (Thursday).
GRIEF STRICKEN
Smt. Sudesh Gupta - Mother (Bhaderwahi)
Smt. Kusum Gupta - Wife
Mr. Abhinandan Gupta - Son
Daughter & Son-in-law
Nivedita Gupta & Munish Lalotra
Surbhi Gupta - Daughter
Brothers & Bhabhis
Lt. Sh. Koushal Gupta & Smt. Suman Gupta
Sh. Rishi Gupta & Smt. Sneh Gupta
Smt. Swarna Pawa & Sh. Vinod Pawa - Sister & Brother
And all other Family Members & Friends
Mob: 7889579991, 9149866066
CREMATION
With profound grief and sorrow, we
inform the sudden demise of our
beloved Sh. Puran Chand (Retd.
J.W.O) S/o Late Sh. Saindass, R/o
House No.36, Extn-F, Sector, Sainik
Colony, Jammu-180011.
Cremation will take place on 28-05-
2020 (Thursday) at Cremation Ground
Channi Himmat, Jammu at 10.00 AM.
GRIEF STRICKEN
Smt. Kamla Devi - Wife
Son & Daughter-in-law
Sh. Anil Kumar & Smt. Suman Devi
Grand Children: Dhrub & Bhanu
Mobile: 9469554854
CREMATION
WITH PROFOUND GRIEF AND SOR-
ROW, IT IS HEREBY TO INFORM THAT
SMT ASHA DEVI ZUTSHI W/O SH
JAWAHIR LAL ZUTSHI R/O 20-B
MOHINDER NAGAR EXPIRED ON
27TH MAY 2020.
CREMATION WILL BE HELD AT SHANTI
GHAT SHAKTI NAGAR JAMMU ON 28TH
MAY 2020 AT 11.00 AM.
GRIEF STRICKEN
Zutshi’s, Peer’s, Bamezai’s
9469211322, 9419136910, 9596798988
CREMATION
"With profound grief and sorrow, we
regret to inform the sad demise of
our beloved mother Smt. Gullan
Devi W/o Late Sh. Sain Dass R/o
Vill. Dhinday Kalan on 27-05-2020.
Cremation will take place on 28-05-
2020 at 11.30 a.m. at Cremation
Ground, Talli Morh, Miran Sahib. Smt. Gullan Devi
GRIEF STRICKEN:-
Malakay Family
Mob: 9622190999
KRIYA
With profound grief and sorrow we inform the
sad demise of our beloved Father Sub. Th. Safar
Singh Jamwal S/o Late Sh Chet Singh Jamwal
R/o Village Raipur (Bantalab) Jammu, who left
for his heavenly abode on 17-5-2020.
Rasam Pagri/ Kriya will be performed on 29-5-2020
(Friday) at 5 PM at our residence Village Raipur
(Bantalab) Jammu.
DEEPLY MISSED BY:-
Sons & Daughter-in-law
Mrs Tilottma Jamwal W/o Late Sh Raj Singh Jamwal
Mrs Anju & Mr Saroop Singh Jamwal (Jullaka Moh. Jmu)
Mrs Nirmal Kanta & Mr Kulbir Singh Jamwal
Mrs Neelam & Mr Sodagar Singh Jamwal
Brothers & Bhabhies
Smt Shanti Devi W/o Late Th. Talab Singh Jamwal
Smt Gargi Devi & Th Parman Singh Jamwal
Nephews
Mrs Neerja & Mr Jaipal Singh Jamwal
Mrs Rajani & Mr Mahipal Singh Jamwal
Grand Children: Shivangi, Abhinay, Rupali, Charu, Rashi,
Kushagar, Vaishali, Aditya, Divya, Abhey, Divyanshu, Shivani
Great Grand Daughter: Eshani
10TH DAY KRIYA
With profound grief and sorrow, we
regret to inform about the sad demise of
Sh Ashok Kumar Kaw on Friday the
22nd of May 2020.
Tenth Day Kriya will be performed on
Sunday the 31st of May 2020 at Muthi
Ghat near Director Education Jammu at
08.00 AM.
GRIEF STRICKEN :
Mrs Rajni Kaw (Wife)
Mr Abin Kaw (Son)
7006416851
TENTH DAY KRIYA
With profound grief and sorrow we inform the
sad demise of our revered mother Smt. Khema
Shori (Shyama Ji) W/o Late Sham Lal Raina
(originally resident of Rangar, Teh. Chadura
Budgam) at Chandigarh on 23-05-2020.
Tenth Day Kriya will be performed on 01-06-2020
at 120/1 Sector 55, Palsora Chandigarh.
GRIEF STRICKEN
Sons and Daughters-in-law
M.K.Raina and Nancy Ji-9888881773
Ramesh Raina and Khema Ji-9113564765
Kuldeep Raina and Jaya Ji-9717908844
Son-in-law and Daughter
B.L.Raina and Bita Ji-7889805903
BHOG/ANTIM ARDAS
With profound grief and sorrow we inform the sad
demise of S. Bhupinder Singh Bali S/o S. Late Amar
Singh Bali R/o Nandpur Rakwala (Nandani) who left for
heavenly abode on 20 May 2020.
Aramb Shri Akhand Path Sahib at our residence on
27 May 2020 (Wednesday) at 10.00 am.
Bhog Shri Akhand Path Sahib at our residence on
29 May 20 (Friday) at 10.00 am. Shabad & Antim
Ardas at our residence from 10.00 am to 11.30 am.
Grief Stricken
Parents
Late Sdn. Jaswant Kour & Late S. Amar Singh Bali
S. Gurdeep Singh Bali - Son
Sdn. Navpreet Kour - Daughter-in-law
Sdn. Rupinder Kour - Daughter
S. Arvinder Singh Sasan - Son-in-law Mob:- 7006352922,
Bali Medicos Belicharana
(And all Bali & Sasan Family)
TENTH DAY/KRIYA/RASAM PAGRI
With profound grief and sorrow, We inform the sad demise of our
beloved Sh. Baldev Singh Sambyal (Retd. -T.S.O, CAPD) R/o Ward
No. 13, Chack Manga Rakwal, Samba.
TENTH DAY will be performed on 30th May, 2020 (Saturday) at 9 a.m
at our residence.
KRIYA will be performed on 2nd June, 2020 (Tuesday)
RASAM PAGRI will be performed on 3rd June 2020 (Wednesday)
at our residence at 10:00 a.m.
Deeply Remembered By
Smt. Raj Kumari - Wife
Sons and Daughter-In-Law
Mr. Pankaj Sambyal & Mrs. Rajni Manhas
Mr. Gourav Singh & Mrs. Pooja Jasrotia
Daughters & Sons-In-Law
Mrs. Bhawana Rajput & Mr. Kamal Singh
Mrs. Isha Jamwal & Mr. Sudesh Jamwal
Miss. Mandavi Sambyal
Brothers & Bhabhi Ji
Sh. Balbir Singh & Smt. Darshana Devi
Sh. Delbir Singh & Smt. Sneh Lata
Sh. Mohaan Singh & Smt. Kamlesh Devi
Grand Children:- Harshika, Adayaksh, Tanzil, Aryan, Abantika, Binni, Ashita, Ananya, Achu, Sona
Mob. 9419207676, 9906223182, 9796239904, 9906064627, 9491392169, 9419146267
BHOG AND ANTIM ARDAS
With deep sorrow and grief we inform the demise
of our beloved Smt. Gurjeet Kour W/o Jasbir
Singh (Tota) R/o 132 extension I/A Channi
Himmat Jammu .
The Bhog and Antim Ardas for the eternal
peace of departed soul will be performed at our
residence H.No- 132 extension I/A Channi
Himmat, Jammu.
Aramb of Shri Akhand Path Sahib on 29th May
(Friday) at 10.30 a.m.
Bhog of Akhand Path on 31st May ( Sunday) at
10.30 a.m.
Kirtan and Antim Ardas- 11 am to 12.30 pm
GRIEF STRICKEN
Sdr. Jasbir Singh (Husband)
Sons and Daughters in Law
SH. PAWAN GUPTA Amit Singh and Monika Kour
Jagjeet Singh and Jasleen Kour
Jatinder Singh and Manmeet Kour
Daughter and Son in Law Contacts : 9419140571, 9419184454,
Sumit Kour and Jaspreet Singh
Grand Childrens
Agam Preet Singh, Gagandeep Singh, Sukhtaj Singh,
Ekam Kour, Arshdeep Singh, Sahiba Kour and Haneet Singh
BHOG/ANTIM ARDAS
With profound grief and sorrow, we regret to inform
the sad demise of our beloved mother Sdn. Janak
Kour W/o Late S Mandev Singh R/o Railway Patri,
Talli Morh, Miran Sahib, who left for her heavenly
abode on 25-05-2020.
Bhog and Antim Ardas will be performed as per pro-
gramme.
(At our residence Railway Patri, Talli Morh, Miran Sahib)
Kirtan/Katha 27-05-2020 & 28-05-2020 (6.30 PM to 7.30 PM)
Arambh Sri Akhand Path Sahib 29-05-2020 at 9.00 AM
SH. PURAN CHAND Bhog Sri Akhand Path Sahib 31-05-2020 at 9.00 AM
(RETD. J.W.O) Antim Ardas will be performed at Gurudwara Singh Sabha,
Basti Bhanteen, Talli Morh, Miran Sahib from 10.00 AM to 11.00
AM followed by Guru Ka Langer
Sons and Daughters-in-law
S. Bhupinder Singh Bhargav (Advocate) and Sdn Kamaljeet Kaur
S. Dharminder Singh Bhargav (Supervisory Pharmacist) and Sdn Mohinder Kaur
Daughters and Sons-in-law
Sdn. Hardeep Kaur Deepak and S. Jeet Singh Khajuria
Sdn. Daljeet Kaur and S. Raghbir Singh Bijral
Sdn. Harjinder Kaur and S. Prithpal Singh
Grand Children :
Jatin Singh, Pranvat Singh, Tavleen Kaur, Gurpreet Kaur, Amanpreet Singh, Gagandeep Kaur, Inderpal Singh, Rajneet Kaur,
Davinder Pal Singh, Damandeep Singh.
Contact : 9419222972, 9419233839
SHADMOS/MASVAR
SHADMOS and MASVAR of our beloved
mother Smt. Durga Devi/Jai Kishori
Devi Hakeem of Rainawari, Srinagar
Kashmir/ Vitasta Enclave Najafgarh, New
Delhi shall be performed on 28th and 29th
SMT ASHA DEVI
ZUTSHI
of May 2020 at IFFCO Colony, Sector
17-B, Gurgaon Haryana.
Jai Krishan Hakeem-Ontario, Canada
Deep Kumar-Gurgaon Haryana
SAMAST HAKEEM AND WAFA PARIVAR
OBITUARY
OM SHANTI
With deep sense of sorrow and grief we regret to inform
about the sad and untimely demise of Dr. Rajesh Gupta, S/o
Late Sh. Jag Mohan Gupta, Advocate & Late Smt. Chander
Prabha. He passed away in London, U.K. on 26/05/2020.
GRIEF STRICKEN
Geetika- Wife
Rahan- Son
Brother & Sister in law
Amit Gupta & Sonia Gupta
All those who wish to send their condolences to the family can
send at amitguptaamit@yahoo.com
Ph: 001-312-678-8005
RASAM PAGDI/UTHALA
With profound grief and sorrow we inform the sad
demise of our beloved Late Sh Tilak Raj Sharma S/o
Late Sh Harbans Lal Sharma R/o Siot, Sunderbani
passed away on 18th May 2020.
UTHALA:- 30th May 2020, 3.00 pm at our residence, Siot.
GRIEF STRICKEN
Smt Santosh Devi -Wife
Sons and Daughters-in-law
Sh Vijay Kumar and Smt Sudesh Bala
Sh Subash Chander and Smt Kailash Sharma
Sh Sanjeev Kumar and Smt Savita Devi
Daughters & Sons-in-law
Smt Chand Sharma and Sh Vijay Harnal
Smt Kanchan Sharma and Sh Suresh Sharma
Sub. Th. Safar Singh Smt Suman Sharma and Sh Raj Kumar
Jamwal Smt Saroj Sharma and Sh Yashpaul Sharma
Grand Children:
DOB: 26-6-1930
Mrs Sonia Sharma and Mr Balraj Sharma
DOD: 17-5-2020 Miss Janvi Sharma
Mr Akash Sharma and Mrs Anu Sharma
Mr Anurag Sharma
Miss Palvi Sharma
Mob: 9682655833
Mr Chirag Sharma
MASWAR/VAHARVAR
-Mobile: 9797318230, 9149797955 One year have passed you left alone but your teach-
ing, sweet memories, blessing will continue to inspire
and guide us every date and every movement we miss
you always.
Maswar and Vaharvar of our mother Karamyogni
Smt Janak Rani Bhat W/o Lt. Sh Janki Nath Bhat
originally resident of Gund Check Pora BK Pora
Sgr (Kmr) will be performed on 28-05-2020 and
29-05-2020 at our present residence H.No.96
New Colony Kartholi Bari Brahmana, Jammu.
DEEPLY MISSED AND REMEMBERED BY:
Sons & Daughters-in-law
Sh Ashok Kumar Bhat /Smt Rajni Bhat
Sh P.N Bhat / Smt Sushma Bhat
Smt Nancy Bhat / Sh M.K Bhat -Daughter & Son-in-law
Grand Sons/ Grand Daughter-in-law
Shri Ashok Kumar Sh Sameer Bhat / Smt Prinka Bhat
Sh Nitesh Bhat / Smt Samvedna Bhat
Kaw Sh Satish Bhat / Smt Gargi Bhat
Grand Daughters and Grand Son-in-law
Smt Sumita Bhat / Sh Vijay Bhat Ph.No. 9419232876,
Smt Anita Ganjoo / Sh Arun Ganjoo
Smt Sunita Raina / Sh Ashish Raina
7889407540, 7006215010
Smt Isha Pandit / Sh Suman Pandit
CHOUBARSI
Choubarsi of our beloved Smt
Asha Pathania (Mandla) W/o Bir
Singh Mandla (BSNL) shall be per-
formed at our residence H No. F-35,
Hari Nagar, Lane No. 17, Pacca
Gharat, Talab Tillo, Jammu on
28-05-2020 (Thursday) from 10 AM
Smt. Khema Shori
(Shyama Ji) on wards in a simple way. Smt Asha Pathania
FONDLY REMEMBERED BY :
Bir Singh Mandla (Husband)
(Mandla)
(Retd ZEO/Sr. Head Master)
Daughter-in-law and Son
Smt Sunita Charak and Gaganbir Singh Mandla
Bhanu Pratap Singh Mandla (Son)
MANDLAS, PATHANIAS & CHARAKS
Mob. 9419199845
CONDOLENCE
The Management Committee of Swami Mast Bab
Hemraj Ji Charitable Trust Sudhmahadev deeply
condole the sad demise of Sh. Prem Nath Bhat
(Param Sewak) who left for his heavenly abode on
25th May 2020.
We pray to Almighty to grant peace to the noble
S. Bhupinder Singh Bali departed soul and bestow courage upon bereaved
family members to bear this irreparable loss.
President
Sh. Prem Nath Bhat
9419101944 Swami Mast Bab Hemraj Ji Charitable Trust
Sudhmahadev Mob: 94196-44604
MASVAR/VAHARVAR
Mummy one year has passed since you left us for
heavenly abode, but your memories have never
faded and are still as fresh as ever. We miss you
always. We pray to almighty for eternal peace to your
pious soul.
MASVAR/VAHARVAR of our beloved mother Smt.
Kishni Devi will be performed at our residence,
H. No. 48 Sector A/1 Lane No. 4 Laxmipuram
Chinore Bantalab on 28th and 29th May 2020.
DEEPLY MISSED AND REMEMBERED BY:
Daughter & Son-in-law
Mrs Purnima & Mr Beeboji Zutshi
Daughters-in-law & Sons
SH. BALDEV SINGH SAMBYAL
(RETD. -T.S.O, CAPD)
Mrs Sunita & Ashwani Kumar Bhat
Mrs Meenu & Rattan Lal Dhar
Mrs Neelu & Neeraj Dhar
Mr Umesh Chander Koul-Son
DAILY EXCELSIOR, JAMMU
TENTH DAY/KIRYA/UTHALA
With profound grief & sorrow, we inform the sad demise
of our beloved LATE SH RAM LAL S/o Lt. Sh Sain Dass
M/s Rama Book Sellers Opp. GGM Science College
Canal Road, Jammu R/o H.No. 1491 Nai Basti, Jammu
who expired on 20th May, 2020.
Tenth Day will be performed on Friday 29th May 2020 at
Kashyap Sabha (Nai Basti) at 11.00 AM.
Kirya will be performed on Monday 1st June, 2020 at
Kashyap Sabha Nai Basti at 12.00 Noon.
Uthala will be performed on Monday 1st June 2020 at
Kashyap Sabha Nai Basti at 4.30 PM.
Grief Stricken
Smt Kanchan Bala -Wife
Son & Daughter-in-law
Sahil Omi & Sonia Singh Omi
LATE SH RAM LAL OBITUARY
Daughter & Son-in-law "With profound grief and sorrow, we regret
Sakshi Kashyap & Vagish Kashyap Contact No’s: 9906040785,
Sh Om Parkash Omi & Sons 9596621130, 7051140487 to inform the sad and untimely demise of
Smt. Gurjeet Kour our Son in Law Mr. Pintoo Ji Bhat S/o Sh.
MASVAR & VAHARWAR Chuni Lal Bhat and H/o Mrs. Ranu Bhat on
One year has passed since you left for heavenly 24th May at Delhi. All last rituals (Kriya)
9419116839, 9086707777, abode. We miss you every moment.
will be performed at his Jammu residence
9914606661. Masvar and Vaharwar of our beloved
Sh. Triloki Nath Zutshi S/o Lt. Shridhar Joo Udhawala , Bohri .
Zutshi R/o Sagam/Mohripora Anantnag will be
performed at our residence 746/3 Vinayak Nagar
GRIEF STRIKEN- Mr. Pintoo Ji Bhat
Muthi Jammu on 28th & 29th May 2020
DEEPLY REMEMBERED BY:
Kaul’s , Saproo’s , Ganjoos’s ,
Dhar’s , Gadoo’s and Lalla family.
Smt. Kishni Zutshi -Wife
Smt. Nirmala Shouri Zutshi -Bhabi Mobile No -7701968427, 9560660101, 7006608902
Smt. Jai Kishori Zutshi -Bhabi
Daughter-in-law & Son
Smt. Sunila & Sh. Sanjay Zutshi
Daughter & Son-in-law
Sh. Triloki Nath
Zutshi
TENTH DAY
With profound grief and sorrow, we inform the sad
Smt. Beauty & Sh. Deepak Jad
demise of our beloved Late Sh. Sanjeev Kumar
Shradha, Deepanshu, Diya, Daksha -Grand Children S/o Sh. Shanti Saroop (Retd. Lecturer) R/o W.No. 8
Phone: 0191-2598320, 9469607007 Kabir Colony Akhnoor who expired on 20th May,
2020.
Tenth Day will be performed at Sant Kabir Sabha
10TH DAY KRIYA
Sdn. Janak Kour Akhnoor on 29th May 2020 at 10.30 a.m.
Grief Stricken
The 10th Day of our beloved mother Mother & Father
Smt. Satya Devi & Sh. Shanti Saroop (Retd. Lecturer)
Smt Raj Lakshmi Bakaya W/o Late Sh. Smt. Jyoti Bala- Wife
J.N Bakaya, erstwhile resident of 292, Aarav & Aarush- Sons
Late Sh. Sanjeev
Sisters & Brother-in-Laws
Nursing Garh, Srinagar, is being held on Smt. Meenakshi & Sh. Narinder Kumar Kumar
28th May, 2020 at Manchester, U.K. Smt. Suresh & Sh. Gulshan Kumar
Late Smt. Ambika & Sh. Varinder Kumar
Mother, you’ll always be remembered for Contact No.: 9906048890, 9419903348
your grace and elegance. You brought
light to our lives and smiles to our faces. Smt Raj Lakshmi Bakaya
GRIEF STRICKEN
Bakaya's, Kak's, Kachroo's, Dhar's, Bhat's, Kokiloo's
(Rani Ji) FROM MALUN SIDE
With profound grief & sorrow our dearest
00447723391337, 0026663002558, 9419185614, 9419182186, 9419233817
elder Sister Smt. Mohiniji (Mohanjigri)
W/o Sh. Kashinathji of Tral and D/o Late
OBITUARY Sh. Mahanand Pandit and Smt. Gunawatiji
R/o Vill. Rahmoo, Pulwama Kashmir
With profound grief and sorrow, we regret to passed away on 24/05/2020 at their
inform the sad and sudden demise of our residence .
Smt. Durga Devi/Jai beloved Smt. Vidula Sharma W/o Sh Chander Smt. Mohiniji
Kishori Devi Hakeem GRIEF STRICKEN
Bhan Sharma expired on 26/05/2020. (Mohanjigri)
Grief Sticken
Sh Chander Bhan Sharma (Edu. Deptt) -Husband
Brothers, Bhabies and Family
Kamal Nagar Lane A1, Bantalab Jammu.
Sons & Daughters-in-law
Mr Bhaweshwar Sharma & Mrs Sakshi Sharma
Mr Jatinder Sharma & Mrs Shallu Sharma
-Amargyan Institute of Computer Science & Technology
Vidula Sharma
(Retd.Govt. Senior Teacher)
OBITUARY
Manya & Shivay -Grand children's WITH PROFOUND GRIEF & SORROW WE INFORM THE SAD DEMISE
OF SMT. DULARI KAUL W/O LATE SH. BRIJ LAL KAUL ORIGINALLY
All Khajuria Family RESIDENT OF UPPER LANE, PURSHYAR,SRINAGAR, KASHMIR AT
PRESENT RESIDING AT 177, STATE BANK NAGAR, PASCHIM VIHAR,
NEW DELHI-63 ON 26-05-2020.
CONDOLENCE
GRIEF STRICKEN:
SMT. ROOPAWATI KAUL
RAJENDER KAUL & SUNITA KAUL (Son & Daughter-in-Law)
With profound grief and sorrow we inform the sad demise of our beloved brother-in-
KUSUM & B.L.KAUL (Daughter & Son-in-Law)
MANORAMA & M.K.KAUL (Daughter & Son-in-Law)
Dr. Rajesh Gupta law (Jija Ji) Late Sh Om Parkash Gupta (Private Secretary to late Sheikh SUJATA & N.K.PAJNOO (Daughter & Son-in-Law)
Mohmmad Abdullah Ex Chief Minister Jammu & Kashmir) who left for heavenly KAULS, THUSSUS, GURKHAS, BHARATS, BHANS.
GRAND CHILDREN: MOHIT JI, SANJEEVNI, SRISHTI, ANUPAM,
abode on 24/05/2020 (Sunday) SMT. DULARI KAUL
POONAM, MAYANK, SHELLY, MALVIKA, ABHISHEK, ANUSHIKA.
CONTACT NO'S: 9810062122,9810064220.
Due to Covid-19, we have decided not to follow the ritual of 5th Day. All our relatives,
friends and well wishers are requested to pray almighty to grant peace to the depart-
ed soul. VAHARWAR/MASWAR
Grief Stricken
Smt Sushma & Jugal Kharka # 9419295923
An year rolled since you left for heavens abode. The
unfilled void wet our eyes. Your affection towards us all
Dr Sakul (MD Medicine, Physician Specialist) remain a memoir for all the times to come. We miss
Er. Sagun (Forum Energy Technologies Houston Texas (USA) your guidance affection and inspiration and remember
you with pride. We pray to God for eternal peace.
Maswar/Vaharwar of our beloved Sh Vijay Kumar
OBITUARY Trisal S/o Lt. Sh Som Nath Trisal will be performed on
28th & 29th May 2020 at Gaur Grandur, Sect 119,
Noida UP.
With profound grief & sorrow We Inform the very
Remembered By :
Late Sh Tilak Raj sad demise of our Beloved Sh. Shamboo Nath Koul Smt Vijay Trisal -Wife
Sharma (Chowdhury), (Maple Heights Gurgaon) originally Sh Vinny Trisal -Son Sh Vijay Kumar Trisal
Smt Rajni & Sh Surinder Trisal -Babi & Brother Retd. Dy Conservator
Resident of Rajouri Kadal Srinagar, on Monday
Smt Neelam & Ramesh Trisal -Babi & Brother of Forest
25th May 2020. Smt Veena & Vinod Trisal -Babi & Brother
Smt Dolly & Dileep Trisal -Babi & Brother
GRIEF STRICKEN TRISAL PARIWAR, KOULS, TICKU, PEERS
Krishna Raina (Mujoo) -(Sister)
Phoola & K. L Thusoo -(Daughter & Son-in-Law)
Asha & Indu Chowdhury -( Daughter-in-Law & Son)
Sh. Shamboo Nath Koul
(Chowdhury)
2ND DEATH ANNIVERSARY
Kusum & Satish Chowdhury -( Daughter-in-Law & Son)
And Extended Family, Friends and Relatives
Heaven has called upon you this day. Leaving so many
words left to say. The pain of losing you is immeasurable.
We still feel your presence everywhere around. You are
Phone No's: 8826110284, 9717472255, 9319392878 loved beyond words and missed by all of us beyond meas-
ures. We pray to God for eternal peace of your noble soul.
CONDOLENCE DEEPLY REMEMBERED BY:
Smt Krishana Koul -Grand Mother
Smt Sushma Koul and Sh Ashok Koul -Father & Mother
Members of the Managing Committee, Staff and inmates of Smt Rinku Koul and Sh Vijay Kumar Koul -Uncle -Aunt
the Home for Aged and Infirm, Ambphalla, Jammu condole Smt Deepu Koul and Sh Sanjay Koul -do- Chatinaya Koul
the sad and untimely demise of Sh. Hind Bhushan Mahajan Smt Renu Koul and Sh Susheel Koul -Bua-Fuffa
our revered Member on 25-05-2020. He shall ever be remem-
bered for his selfless services rendered for overall welfare of
Bumesh, Kartikyan, Aayan, Lavin, Vehan -Brothers
the inmates and efficient functioning of this Home. It is prayed
Karamyogni Smt Janak
to the Almighty God to grant peace to the departed pious soul
Rani Bhat and courage to the bereaved family members to bear this
irreparable loss.
Ph: (O): 0191-2573857
REMEMBRANCE
Three years have passed since you left us for your heav-
Mob: 9419198451 SH. HIND BHUSHAN
Vijay Kumar Bhagotra MAHAJAN enly abode but your memories are always fresh in our
Honorary Secretary hearts and minds. Your life was a blessing for us.
DEEPLY REMEMBERED BY:
OBITUARY (FROM MALYUN SIDE)
Srd. Kundan Kaur Sidhu-Wife
9419287775, With profound grief and sorrow, we regret to inform the Sons & Daughters-in-law
sad demise of our beloved Sister Mohan Jigri W/o Pt. Col Amarpreet Singh Sidhu & Col Parminder Kaur Sidhu
Kashi Nath originally resident of Tral, Pulwama, Kashmir
S. Tarunpreet Singh Sidhu & Harpreet Kaur Sidhu
at present Kartholi Sarore Bari Brahmana, Jammu on
24-05-2020.
GRIEF STRICKEN
Aryan Singh Sidhu-Grand Son
H. No. 558/2 Sec-C (Sainik Colony) Jammu
S. ICHPAL SINGH
SIDHU
Brothers Mob:
Shri Soom Nath Pandit 7006872825
Shri Bansi Lal
Shri Mohan Krishen
9596740589
9796434418 REMEMBRANCE
Shri Tej Krishen 8368000151
Rajesh & Ajay-(Sons of Late Shri Badri Nath Pandit)
M. Nos: 8725081365, 9419101535 MOHAN JIGRI
4th Death Anniversary
And Their Families You will forever remain alive in
our memories and thoughts.
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
Nikhil Sher (1980-2005) Your smiling face and noble
qualities will always remain
You left us with loving memories which we
with us.
cherish. You are always in our hearts.
Sh P L Handoo
We miss you everyday. All near and dears
REMEMBERING YOU EVERY MOMENT
Sher Family
304-Prem Nagar SHRADHANJLI
New Plots Jammu NIKHIL SHER
The memories of your naughty childhood which
(1980-2005) were till now sweet and entertaining have
Gurgaon/Faridabad become bitter and sad since your soul departed to
vykunth dham leaving us shocked and shuttered
OBITUARY still unrelieved your departure is a great loss for
all of us. Your sweet turned bitter memories will
With profound grief and sorrow, it is to inform all the continue to haunt us always.
untimely demise of our beloved Munu Jee Koul on Sunday,
DEEPLY REMEMBERED BY:
24-5-2020. It gives us immense pain to reconcile with the
fact that the ever lively and smiling Koul Sahab will not with Kavita and Raj Bhat
us for the rest of our lives. We offer our deepest condolences Rajni and Ashok Bhat
to the bereaved family and pray earnestly to the almighty
Sheetal, Aarti, Ankush, Rohit Pintoo Bhat
that his soul rest in eternal peace.
REMEMBERED WITH LOVE AND AFFECTION:
DHAR FAMILY
Ashok Kumar Dhar -Veena Dhar
Sanjay Dhar - Meenakshi Dhar
Sushant Dhar - Madhuri Dhar
Grand Children: Amara Dhar, Amar Dhar
Mob: 9419390425
Munu Jee Koul
1ST DEATH ANNIVERSARY (VAHRVAER)
One year has passed since you left your daughter & all of
us, wound that will never quite heal.
May you find peace in vaikuntha and shower your blessings
to us all from there. We will always remember you.
DEEPLY REMEMBERED BY DAUGHTER AND HER FAMILY:
Smt Nancy Bhat & Sh Maharaj Krishan Bhat (Daughter & Son-In-Law)
Grand Children
Smt. Kishni Devi Mr Sameer Bhat & Mrs Priyanka Bhat
Mr Satish Bhat & Mrs Gargi Bhat
Smt Sumita Bhat & Mr Vijay Ji Bhat Smt. Janak Rani See more Obituaries on page 4
Great Grand Children: Kiansh,Trijal, Shehjar, Pihu & Aahi
PHONE- 7006969972/9810062916/9810084589
Bhat
& Classifieds on page 11
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No dialysis done on 2nd day in
SSH due to fault in RO Plant
*4 very sick patients sent to ASCOMS
Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, May 27: Due to
some fault erupted yesterday in
RO Plant of Government Super
Speciality Hospital (SSH)
Jammu, dialysis operations
remain suspended on second
consecutive day today with
dialysis patients suffering and
moving to private
hospitals/dialysis centers.
Official sources told
Excelsior that several patients,
particularly from rural areas of
Jammu who were unaware of
suspension of dialysis opera-
tions in the hospital, reached
Nephrology Department of the
Hospital for dialysis but they
were turned away and told by
the doctors to make some alter-
nate arrangement for at least
three days as there is least hope
of early start of dialysis opera-
tion in the hospital.
Vikram Kumar, a young
man hailing from Domana area
of Jammu, who reached SSH
Principal Secretary Agriculture Navin Kumar Choudhary
chairing a meeting at Jammu on Wednesday.
Jammu today with his ailing
father for the latter’s dialysis,
said that doctors at SSH Jammu
told them to wait for at least
three days or go to some private
hospital as their case is not so
emergency but on the other
hand they told some other
patients to wait as the hospital
will make some arrangement
for their dialysis outside.
Meanwhile, Principal and
Dean, GMC Jammu, Dr Nasib
Chand Digra said that the spare
part of the RO Plant is being
carried out in a special vehicle
of J&K Medical Supplies
Corporation Limited (JKM-
SCL) in which RT-PCR kits for
COVID-19 tests are being
transported to Jammu. He said
that the part may reach here by
tomorrow morning.
Dr Digra informed that a
technician of the company with
which SSH Jammu has done
AMC/CMC of the RO Plant
also left for Jammu this morn-
ing in a separate vehicle from
Delhi and the travel pass for
J&K by the office of Divisional
Commissioner has been sent to
him. He said as soon as the
technician reaches Jammu and
replaces the faulty part, the
dialysis operations will be start-
ed in the hospital.
However, sources said the
Dialysis Unit of SSH Jammu
could not be made functional
before Friday afternoon as the
company technician has to
come from Delhi via road
transport and amid travel
restrictions and checking by
the police and paramilitary
personnel on every point, it is
difficult for him to reach
Jammu before tomorrow
evening and after reaching
here, he will take some time to
replace the faulty part and then
at least one day for testing the
functioning of the RO Plant.
Dr Digra further
informed that today four
very sick patients who were
in urgent need of dialysis,
were send in an ambulance
from SSH Jammu to
ASCOMS & Hospital Sidhra
for dialysis and as agreed
yesterday by ASCOMS man-
agement, they were given
dialysis after 2 PM.
Coordination committee to ensure smooth
movement of essential services officials in Srinagar
Excelsior Correspondent
Govt constitutes committee for
expediting disposal of pending litigations
Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, May 27: The
Government has constituted a three
member committee under the
chairmanship of Advocate General
for expediting disposal of litiga-
tions pending before the High
Court and other
Tribunals/Benches.
The other members of the com-
mittee are Secretary, General
Administration Department and
Secretary, Department of Law,
Justice and Parliamentary Affairs.
Pursuant to the Government
order issued in this regard, D. C.
Raina, Advocate General held a
meeting through video conference
from Jammu with the officers of
Kashmir Division belonging to
Department of Law, Justice and
Parliamentary Affairs.
Manoj Kumar Pandit, Special
Secretary, Department of Law,
Justice and Parliamentary Affairs
attended the meeting here while
Special Secretaries, Additional
Secretaries, Deputy Legal
Remembrancer /Senior Law
Officers/Public Law Officers and
the Legal Assistants posted in dif-
ferent departments presently at
Srinagar participated through
video conference.
All the Law Officers were
directed to compile the information
of court cases within three days
and forward the same to the office
of the Advocate General and
ent in the meeting.
Secretary, Department of Law, jus-
tice and Parliamentary Affairs. The
details of the cases which have
become in fructuous and the cases
worth to be contested on its merits
have also been sought from the
concerned officers.
Besides, two nodal officers one
from Jammu Division and other
from Kashmir Division will be
assigned the job of consolidation of
the requisite information. These
nodal officers will remain in touch
with the Government as well as the
Law Officers.
The Advocate General stressed
upon the officers to file
replies/statement of facts and letter
patent appeals with promptitude,
so as to avoid frequent personal
appearance of Administrative
Secretaries. He asked the officers
to flag the important cases and
ensure that they are attended to
with priority and try to get them
disposed off in a time bound man-
ner. He made it clear to the officers
present in the meeting that there is
a need to change the age old sys-
tem and the performance of the law
officers viz-a-viz disposal of the
cases will be taken note of.
The working of the Law
Officers will be reviewed at differ-
ent levels and those who will per-
form their duties promptly and in
time bound manner will be reward-
ed, he added.
Meanwhile, the officers posted
in different departments gave some
suggestions which were taken note
of during the interaction session.
J&K COVID situation fully under control,
need for awareness: Dr Jitendra
Excelsior Correspondent
NEW DELHI, May 27 :
Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh
said here today that Jammu &
Kashmir COVID situation is fully
under control and emphasized that
there was need for widespread
public awareness, in order to avoid
misgivings or misinformation
which tend to create unwarranted
anxiety.
After reviewing the current
status in a one-and-half hour meet- Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh holding a video confer-
ing, through video conference, ence meeting with Deputy Commissioners and Chief Medical
with Deputy Commissioners and Officers of all the 20 districts of Jammu & Kashmir, on
Chief Medical Officers of all the Wednesday.
20 districts of the Union Territory, ples are sent for testing, obviously Dr Jitendra Singh further
Dr Jitendra Singh said, what is the number of positive or negative explained that virtually all the
important is to understand and also cases also goes up corresponding- deaths that have occurred so far
make others understand that it is ly. What is unfortunately lesser were in persons suffering from co-
not a game of numbers and the understood is that it is not the morbidities or chronic underlying
natural cycle of Corona virus or its whole number as such, but the per- diseases and said that medical pro-
prognosis is not all about the num-
centage or per million which is a fessionals should explain to others
bers. Dismissing the contrary more precise projection of statis- the difference between the death
conclusions drawn in certain quar-
tics and that has continued to happening in a patient who may
ters, he said, we should rather feel remain the same as it was about also be a Corona positive but the
satisfied that more and more num-
ten weeks ago, he added. mortality is not because of Corona
ber of positive cases are being Dr Jitendra Singh further infection per se vis- a-vis death
detected every day, which is an
elaborated that most of the posi- happening because of Corona
indication that we are successfully tive cases reported so far have infection per se.
accomplishing mass screening
been among the travelers return- Calling for urgent need for
without missing any potential pos- ing from different parts of the wide public awareness, Dr
itive case that would have other-
country and their contact tracing Jitendra Singh suggested holding
wise remained undetected and has also been successful. He set of awareness camps and briefings,
posed a risk.
aside apprehensions, if any, that using the services of medical and
At the same time, Dr Jitendra the contacts were not getting scientific experts who are well
Singh said, this is also an indica- traced and added that contact versed in the subtle nuances of the
tion of the number of tests per day tracing takes time and does not Virus cycle. In this regard, he also
having gone up which is today happen instantly the moment a requested for cooperation from
highest in the country compared to case is reported positive, which is media and other public informa-
any other State or Union Territory something we need to explain to tion channels.
and the point of common sense is the common people.
that when more number of sam-
Cops offer flowers to docs in various hospitals
Doctors protest against police

Navin reviews Annual Action Plan under SRINAGAR, May 27: To pre-
SSP Srinagar Dr Haseeb
Mughal along with SP East Sheena harassment by wearing black bands
vent occurrence of issues and Nabi and SP South Sajad Shah
Excelsior Correspondent difficult for doctors to reach
National Food Security Mission ensure quick redressal of concerns
surrounding movement of essential
were also present in the meeting.
Dr Haseeb Mughal while
SRINAGAR, May 27: With
somewhere, how hard it is going
to be for the non-COVID patients
Excelsior Correspondent confidence among the farmers services officials during ongoing speaking on the occasion said that
restrictions in the district, the besides ensuring enforcement of rising cases of police harassment to reach the hospitals,” the doc-
amid COVID-19 pandemic. against healthcare workers on
Srinagar administration has consti- restrictions and prevention of tors said.
JAMMU, May 27: Principal He directed to bring the roads amid COVID-19, the doc-
tuted a coordination committee. movement that is prohibited the The doctors also demanded
Secretary, Agriculture remaining 3 districts of Kashmir tors as well as the paramedics
The committee comprises sen- police is also ensuring that move- that while their identity cards,
Production Department, Navin Division under National Food today wore black bands across
ior officers from the district admin- ment of all essential services offi- other credentials are not consid-
Kumar Choudhary today Security Mission-Rice (NFSM- hospitals, Health Centres in J&K
istration and the Police cials is facilitated. ered, the administration should
emphasised on growth of farm Rice). to protest against alleged police
Department. It also includes two He said that being the most provide them with special passes
economy by enhancement of Navin directed the concerned harassment.
representatives from the Health critical in the current times the which can make sure that they are
agriculture production. authorities for face-lifting of Farmers protesting in Kathua on Wednesday The doctors working across not stopped or harassed any-
He was chairing a meeting to Agriculture Department build- —Excelsior/Pardeep J&K throughout the day wore where.
discuss and review Annual ings with wall inscriptions black bands as a mark of protest It is worth to be mentioned
Action Plan under National
Food Security Mission (NFSM)
explaining latest agriculture
techniques and schemes for the
Farmers protest over stoppage and in support of their colleagues
who were either harassed or were
here that over the period of the
last few days, several doctors
for the year 2020-21. information of farmers.
The meeting was attended by He further asked for putting of water in Kathua canals not allowed to commute on the
roads over the period of the last
were harassed by the police when
they were either returning from
Director Agriculture, Jammu up flex banners/hoardings on few days.
Inder Jeet, Director Horticulture, Highways with similar messages Excelsior Correspondent due to lockdown and the labour * Watch video on
crisis is one of the main issue, but The doctors said that while they
Jammu Ram Sewak, Director to educate the farmers. are out to protect the human lives in www.excelsiornews.com
Planning Agriculture, H S Arora. Meanwhile, the meeting was JAMMU, May 27: The farm- the problem has been further
ers held a protest demonstration compounded due to stoppage of the times of pandemic, the treat- their duties or, were heading
Director Agriculture, Kashmir, informed that Rs 355.99 lakh ment they are meted with by the
here, today against the stoppage irrigation water. towards their respective hospitals.
Altaf Aizaz Andrabi also attend- has been earmarked under rice police is unfortunate and is potent
of water in two canals from They asked the UT The recent case of harassment
ed the meeting through video component under this Annual of disheartening the doctors.
Deputy Commissioner Srinagar chairing a meeting on Madhopur by Punjab Government to take up the issue was that of the CMO Bandipora
conferencing. Action Plan (2020-21), Rs “You have to understand that
Wednesday. Government. Due to stoppage of with Punjab Government and and the senior faculty members at
The Principal Secretary 417.43 lakh under wheat com- we are risking our lives, including
water the farmers are facing prob- immediately release the canal the Lal Ded Hospital Srinagar.
stressed on the need for increas- ponent, Rs 276.08 lakh under our family members’ and while
Department for specific issues Health Department is being priori- lems in growing the paddy nurs- Earlier, a known cardiologist was
ing production of rice, wheat, Coarse Cereals (Maize), Rs * Watch video on we are out to perform duties, we stopped, beaten , and later
pulses and cereals through area 458.69 lakh under total pulses related to hospitals. tised among the essential services ery which is drying up due to lack
of irrigation water.
www.excelsiornews.com are harassed, as if we are crimi- detained by the police.
expansion. He sought productiv- component, Rs 79.71 lakh under To discuss the role of the com- departments as far as facilitation of
mittee and concerns and ideas of movement is concerned. He said water otherwise farmers may face
The farmers led by Sat Pal nals,” a doctor posted at CHC Meanwhile, after facing fierce
ity enhancement in a sustainable Nutri-Cereals (Bajra). Sumbal said.
stakeholders a meeting was held movement of all officials and staff Choudhary, Kuldeep Singh,huge loss. criticism for alleged harassment
manner in the identified districts It was further informed that
of the Union Territory. Rs 65.81 lakh has been allocated under the chairmanship of Deputy of the Health Department is being Jamel Singh and Kamal Singh They said that with the sud-
Navin said that it is impera- under Oil Seed and Tree Born Commissioner Srinagar Dr Shahid allowed without movement pass den stoppage of irrigation water
held the protest demonstration at
tive to enhance farm level econ- Oil component for the year Iqbal Choudhary. and will continue to be across the to J&K by Punjab without any
Logate Morh, here against the
omy (Farm Profits) to restore 2020-21. Officers from essential services district. prior intimation has caused seri-
Punjab Government for stopping
departments including from the Dr Shahid while speaking on ous problem to farmers of 22 vil-
the irrigation water in canals as
Health Department and those from the occasion said the district lages in 78 km area from
the paddy nursery has turned dry
Desilting work of Ranbir Canal along IB the Police Department attended the administration is available round- Lakhanpur to Vijaypur who
in fields. They said that the farm-
have been badly affected by it.
ers are already facing problems
meeting. the-clock to redress all issues and
completed despite Pak objection: BSF Extensive discussions were
held on issues surrounding move-
concerns.
He thanked both the health and
Excelsior Correspondent huge apprehension of firing by ment of essential services officials police departments and all their
Pakistan to thwart the work, the and possible solutions to them in officials for their tireless and out-
JAMMU, May 27: Ignoring BSF timely help to the J&K order that movement of the offi- standing efforts in these challeng-
the objection by Pakistan, the government was made in the cials can be further facilitated dur- ing times.
Border Security Force (BSF) best interest of farmers," the ing the ongoing restrictions. Meanwhile the coordination Police honours COVID warrior doctors at LD Hospital in
carried out the desilting work of spokesperson said. The main focus of discussions committee that has constituted for Srinagar on Wednesday. —Excelsior/Shakeel
the Ranbir Canal along the With a total length of 59.55 was movement of Health the purpose of ensuring quick reso-
International Border (IB) in kms, the canal was the game Department officials and staff and lution of concerns comprise five A doctor at District Hospital, of healthcare workers, the J&K
changing project how it could be further facilitated. members. Bandipora said that almost a Police today offered flowers,
which laid the It also discussed the mechanism in These include Harvinder week ago due some emergency sweets to the doctors across sev-
foundation of place for all essential services. Singh (IAS) and Sajjad Qadri he had to come back to the hospi- eral hospitals in Kashmir.
rapid transforma- Suggestions in this regard were (KAS) from the district adminis- tal after he had gone back at the While reacting to the gesture, the
tion of rural agri- sought from the officials of the tration and Dr G H Yattoo end of his duty, but he could not doctors said that the police should
cultural economy department and heads of hospitals (SKIMS) and Dr Wasim Qureshi make it on time. not confine it to just offering flowers
in Jammu. It themselves — including the (GMC Srinagar) from the Health “The seniors called me back and sweets, “rather, it should reflect
enters into close Principal GMC Srinagar Dr Samia Department. Anayat Choudhary due to some emergency; it was on the roads,” they said.
vicinity of the IB Rashid and the Medical (IPS) who is another member of AAA leaders raising slogans after a press conference at almost midnight, but I was not “Distributing sweets and
and a large Superintendents of associated hos- the committee represents the Cultural Academy, Jammu. —Excelsior/Rakesh allowed to move by the police flowers to health workers is a
amount of silt pitals of GMC who were all pres- Police Department. and my colleagues at the hospital welcome gesture and we hope
had deposited in AAA demands financial had to carry on without me—I such gestures will have long term
it which resulted Mini bus owners protest, reached late,” he said.
He said that such an attitude is
practical implications. Police
must abide by the law of the
in huge blocks in
the canal system assistance for artists detrimental for the healthcare land,” President Doctors
and restricting demand economic package Excelsior Correspondent time. services that are to be provided in Association of Kashmir (DAK),
the flow of water. Excelsior Correspondent under intense pressure due to The AAA leaders further the times that are tough and scary. Dr Suhail Naik said.
"Due to the these issues. JAMMU, May 27: All Artist highlighted that the payment “You have to imagine, if it is
blockade, opti-
mum use of irri-
JAMMU, May 27: Mini Bus
Owners Association lodged a
The Association said the
Government in order to cover up
Association (AAA), Jammu has
demanded the Government to
on account of programs done
by various artists has been Apni Party seeks LG’s intervention for
gation facilities brief protest against the the losses increased tax on liquor provide suitable financial assis- pending for years together in
BSF personnel guarding a JCB engaged in
desilting work of Ranbir Canal.
could not be uti-
lized…the farm-
Government and demanded eco-
nomic package for them and their
to 50 % and also opened all the
wine shops, where huge rush is
tance to all artists as immediate
relief for survival during period
Doordarshan Jammu and J&K
Academy of Art, Culture and
smooth migration of nomads
ers in the region drivers and conductors. observed every day but is not of lockdown on the analogy of Languages. They urged upon Excelsior Correspondent tle,” he said.
Jammu district today, providing were also constantly approach- Chairman of the Association, allowing operation of mini-buses others who have been provided the concerned departments to Apprehending that hot sum-
much needed relief to the bor- ing the UT Government for Tara Chand and president, Vimal and other vehicles. They said financial aid out of the package release the payments of JAMMU, May 27: Seeking his mers will lead to the loss of live
der residents including farmers, desilting work in the canal," the Kumar said that mini-buses are not Association has written the let- of Rs 20,000 crore sanctioned by artists immediately on priori- personal intervention, ex-MLC and stocks, and cattle, he said that the
a BSF spokesperson said. spokesperson said. operational for the past 72 days in ters to the Union Finance Government of India. ty basis. senior leader, J&K Apni Party, Syed nomads are dependent upon their
The work on the canal was He said the work was taken the region due to lock down amid Minister and Transpoprt Addressing a press confer- Surinder Manhas, Tilak Raj Asgar Ali today appealed Lt cattle and if they die, the nomads
undertaken in the Arnia and R S up in the Arnia and R S Pura COVID-19. Delhi Govt gave pack- Minister on April 19, 2020 and ence today at Cultural Academy Tagotra, JR Sharma, Sunil Governor Girish Chandra Murmu to will face starvation like situation.
Pura sector ahead and along the sector two days back under the age to the autorikshaw operators, also on May 16, 2020 but there Jammu, the AAA leaders high- Sharma, Rampaul, Sahil allow smooth migration of nomads “To avoid such circumstances, the
border fence amid the appre- supervision of senior officers small scale unit holders and others was no response at all. lighted the difficulties being Luckey, Rakesh Kona and sever- with their live stocks, and cattle Government should ensure issuing
hension of cross-border firing with full proof security to civil but here in Jammu and Kashmir, They demanded that
faced by the artists of Jammu al others were present in the without any further delay towards of NOCs is expedited enabling the
by Pakistani rangers, he said. staff working ahead of the the drivers and conductors are fac- mini–buses be allowed to operate the pastures in upper reaches. nomads to migrate, before it is too
Division owing to lockdown for press conference.
The Ranbir Canal, consid- fence. ing starvation. besides buses at least with more In a statement, J&K senior late,” he added.
last two months.
ered to be the lifeline of "The work was completed in They pointed out that families
of the drivers and conductors who
than 50 % passengers so that
drivers, operators and owners “Due to lockdown, the cul- Power shut down leader, Syed Asgar Ali said that the Citing certain examples, J&K
Jammu, was constructed in record time. Pakistani Rangers tural activities of artists have process of issuing No Objection Apni Party leader expressed con-
1905 as the major source of irri- objected to the work and also earn on daily basis, are facing could also earn their livelihood. Excelsior Correspondent Certificates (NOC) should expe- cern and said: “Unfortunately, hur-
starvation. The owners are also This is the segment in the society come to a complete stand still
gation for farmers in the region. adopted an aggressive posture with many indigent and finan- JAMMU, May 27: According dite so that the nomads get permis- dles are being created in their
suffering heavy losses. They have which earns its livelihood on
The famous basmati rice of R S but the deft and tactical han- cially poor artists and also others to Chief Engineer (Distribution) sion as early as possible and shift to movement despite granting them
to pay Rs 280 per day for the doc- daily basis. The Finance Minister
Pura owes its cultivation prima- dling of the situation led to suc- uments of the vehicle. The should come out for their rescue, connected with this line have JPDCL Jammu, the power supply the pastures in upper reaches. permissions which need to be
rily to the canal. cessful completion of work," ensurance value of the vehicle they added. been hit hard monetarily in such to Rangpur Moulana and adjoining “The seasonal migration of removed and their concerns are
"The irrigation and flood the spokesperson said. comes out to be between Rs General secretary, Balwinder an extent that they are at the areas shall remain affected on May nomads, including Gujjars and addressed.”
control department of J&K He said the locals are very 37000 to Rs 40,000 annually. Out Singh, members- Sanjeev verge of starvation,” they said, 28 and 29 from 08 am to 2 pm. Bakkerwals to the winter areas He appealed the Government
approached BSF authorities for happy about the work as it of this amount over 5500 goes to Sharma, S K Kesar, Harjeet adding, artists fraternity need Similarly, the power supply to with the onset of summers is to ensure that the nomads are not
assistance in desilting work in would immensely benefit farm- the Govt as GST. They have to Singh, Malkeet Singh and others immediate financial help Vijaypur Town, Jakh and adjoin- important because hot weather harassed and their free movement
the canal ahead of and in close ers in Jammu district. pay the loans of the vehicles also appealed for the special eco- enabling them to make both ing areas shall remain affected on conditions have posed threat to the is allowed towards their pastures in
vicinity of the border. Despite alongwith interest and they are nomic package. ends meet during this tough May 28 from 8 am to 2 pm. lives of their live-stocks and cat- upper reaches.
THURSDAY, MAY 28, 2020 (PAGE 4)
From page 1
LS Speaker nominates Dr Jitendra, Farooq, Underprivileged students to get
others as Delimitation Comm Members
2019 and Delimitation Act,
2002.
While splitting Jammu and
Kashmir into two Union
Territories through the
Reorganization Act, which was
approved by the Parliament on
August 6 last year, the Union
Home Ministry had increased
Assembly seats of Jammu and
Kashmir by seven taking total
seats to 114—24 of which are
reserved for Pakistan occupied
Kashmir (PoK) while election
will be held for 90 seats.
Erstwhile State of Jammu
and Kashmir had 111 seats
including 24 reserved for PoK
while elections were held for 87
seats. With creation of Ladakh
as Union Territory, four seats of
the region were reduced and the
Assembly was left with 83 seats.
However, with increase of seven
seats, J&K UT will have an
Assembly of 90 seats. Two
Women MLAs will be nominat-
ed to the House, which was the
position earlier also.
In the previous Assembly,
Kashmir had 46 seats, Jammu
37 and Ladakh four.
Delimitation of
Assembly constituencies was
the
last held in 1994-95 during the
President’s Rule when seats of
the erstwhile State Assembly
were raised from 76 to 87.
Jammu region’s seats were
increased from 32 to 37,
Kashmir’s from 42 to 46 and
Ladakh’s two to four. However,
the delimitation was freezed in
2002 by the then National
Conference Government headed
by Dr Farooq Abdullah in lines
Army Comdrs review situation
in Ladakh, areas along LAC
In the deliberations, it was
emphasised that Indian troops
will not wilt under any Chinese
pressure and would be ready
for a long-haul to ensure status
quo of the nearly 3,500-km-
long Line of Actual Control,
the de-facto border between the
two countries.
The Army will continue to
deal with the situation with
firmness, a top military official
said on condition of anonymity.
The Commanders' confer-
ence was originally scheduled
to be held from April 13-18,
but it was postponed due to
the Coronavirus pandemic.
The biannual Army
Commanders conference is
held in April and October
every year.
The second phase of the
conference will take place in
the last week of June. The
Commanders are also expect-
ed to delve into the overall sit-
uation in Jammu and Kashmir.
However, the main focus will
remain on the situation in east-
ern Ladakh, the sources said.
Both India and China have
significantly increased their
presence in all sensitive areas
in the region, in an indication
that neither side is ready to
back off.
The Chinese army is learnt
to have deployed around 2,500
troops in Pangong Tso and
Galwan Valley besides gradu-
ally enhancing temporary
infrastructure and weaponry.
The situation in eastern
Ladakh deteriorated after
around 250 Chinese and Indian
soldiers were engaged in a vio-
lent face-off on the evening of
May 5 which spilled over to
the next day before the two
WEATHER
JAMMU :
Partly cloudy
TEMPERATURE
Max: 42.6 Degree C
Min: 26.4 Degree C
RELATIVE HUMIDITY
RH-I (Morning):
RH-II (Evening):
32.0 per cent
22.0 per cent
Sunset on Thursday: 07.30 p.m.
Sunrise on Friday: 05.25 a.m.
SRINAGAR:
Partly cloudy
TEMPERATURE
Max: 30.3 Degree C
Min: 13.4 Degree C
RELATIVE HUMIDITY
RH-I (Morning): 54.0 per cent
RH-II (Evening): 29.0 per cent
LEH:
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Min: 7.1 Degree C
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note pads for online classes
with the decision taken by then
Central Government headed by
Atal Bihari Vajpayee.
Elections to the Legislative
Assembly will be held only after
delimitation of Assembly con-
stituencies is completed.
According to sources, there
can be altogether different
Assembly constituencies with
different boundaries as it will
not be binding on the
Delimitation Commission to
stick to the segments, which
existed in previous Jammu
and Kashmir State Assembly.
The delimitation of
Assembly seats has become
necessity as it would be treated
as new Assembly altogether
with reservation for Scheduled
Castes and Scheduled Tribes.
The Scheduled Castes enjoyed
reservations in the previous
State Assembly also where
seven constituencies were
reserved for them including
Chhamb, Domana, RS Pura,
Samba, Hiranagar, Chenani and
Ramban, all in Jammu region,
while STs had been denied polit-
ical reservations.
“The STs will get political
reservations for the first time in
the history of Jammu and
Kashmir,” sources pointed out.
It may be mentioned here
that seats reserved for SCs had
to be rotated after every two
terms but in the erstwhile J&K
State Assembly, four elections
were held on the same reserved
seats without rotating them. The
Delimitation Commission could
now reserve seats in different
areas for the SCs, they said.
sides agreed to "disengage"
following a meeting at the
level of local commanders.
Over 100 Indian and
Chinese soldiers were injured
in the violence. The incident in
Pangong Tso was followed by
a similar incident in north
Sikkim on May 9.
On the face-off in eastern
Ladakh, India last week said
that it has always taken a very
responsible approach towards
border management but the
Chinese military was hinder-
ing normal patrolling by its
troops.
It is learnt that both India
and China are looking at a
solution to the issue through
talks.
On May 5, the Indian and
the Chinese army personnel
clashed with iron rods, sticks,
and even resorted to stone-
pelting in the Pangong Tso lake
area in which soldiers on both
sides sustained injuries.
In a separate incident,
nearly 150 Indian and
Chinese military personnel
were engaged in a face-off
near Naku La Pass in the
Sikkim sector on May 9. At
least 10 soldiers from both
sides sustained injuries.
The troops of India and
China were engaged in a 73-
day stand-off in Doklam tri-
junction in 2017 which even
triggered fears of a war
between the two nuclear-armed
neighbours.
The India-China border dis-
pute covers the 3,488-km-long
LAC. China claims Arunachal
Pradesh as part of southern
Tibet while India contests it.
Both sides have been
asserting that pending the final
resolution of the boundary
issue, it is necessary to main-
tain peace and tranquility in
the border areas. (PTI)
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Advisory cum Monitoring
Committee, constituted by the
Vice-Chancellor under the
chairmanship of the Dean of
Academic Affairs. "Today's
special meeting was presided
over by the Vice Chancellor
KU Prof Talat Ahmad and we
took the decision keeping in
view the interests of the stu-
dents. Their happiness is our
happiness and we are always
with them," Dean Academic
Affairs, Akbar Masood told
Excelsior.
He was also heading the
committee which was constitut-
ed to assess, monitor and
devise a strategy or roadmap
for conduct of examinations.
Besides, it was also asked to
devise the academic calendar
under the prevalent conditions
and formulate a plan for admis-
sion to various courses for the
academic session 2020.
The students welcomed the
decision and said it had
relieved them from the mental
stress that was caused by the
indecisiveness of the Varsity.
"It came a bit late but they have
taken the decision in our
favour. We are happy with the
decision," a student said.
The students have been
continuously requesting the
Varsity to follow the UGC
guidelines but a cold shoulder
Immediate opening of leftover
liquor vends in J&K UT ordered
opening of shops once the phys-
ical verification is complete.
"The Excise and Taxation
Officers shall leave it to the dis-
cretion of Deputy
Commissioners alone as
Chairman/Chairperson of the
District Disaster Management
Authority for enforcing
MHA/UT Administration guide-
lines pertaining to COVID-
19/social distancing", the Excise
Can’t use inherent powers under CrPC
to stifle investigation, prosecution: HC
which was headed by the peti-
tioner.
After hearing counsel for the
petitioner and Senior Additional
Advocate General, Justice
Vinod Chatterji Koul observed,
"while exercising powers under
Section 482 of CrPC, the court
has to keep in mind that it
should not ordinarily embark
upon an enquiry whether evi-
dence in question is reliable or
not or whether on a reasonable
appreciation of it, accusation
would not be sustained. This is
the function of Investigating
Agency/Trial Court".
"Though judicial process
should not be an instrument of
oppression or needless harass-
ment but the court should be
circumspect and judicious in
exercising discretion and
should take all relevant facts
and circumstances in consid-
eration before issuing process
under Section 482 lest the
Section becomes an instru-
ment in the hands of accused
persons to claim differential
treatment only because
accused persons can spend
money to approach higher
forums", Justice Koul further
observed, adding "this
Section is not an instrument
handed over to an accused to
short circuit a prosecution
and bring about its sudden
death".
The Judge further said,
"inherent powers under Section
482 CrPC are to be exercised
rarely, sparingly and with due
circumspection", adding "the
power cannot be used to stifle
investigation or even prosecu-
tion as the law is to be allowed
to have its own course and
investigation or prosecution to
be taken to its logical end".
Stating that Code of
Criminal Procedure is the pre-
mier adjective law for adminis-
tration of criminal justice,
Justice Koul said, "the provi-
sions for inherent powers of the
High Court contained in
Section 482 of the Code of
Criminal Procedure articulate
the means to realize justice and
these powers are partly admin-
istrative and partly judicial".
"Even when individual
3 die in windstorm
a tree in which a minor girl iden-
tified as Babli, 10, daughter of
Gami Bajran and a woman iden-
tified as Zaina Bano, 50, wife of
Abdul Qayoom Jogi of Akhnoor
died.
One more lady who came
under the tree identified as
Shabnum, 25, wife of Mustafa
Bajran of Akhnoor sustained
injuries. "She was evacuated to
hospital Keller for treatment,"
they added.
Meanwhile, a lady was also
killed after a tin shed fell down
due to strong winds in Srigufwara
area of Anantnag district.
A tin sheet fell down on the
from the administration had
plunged them in despair. "We
even boycotted the online
classes and submission of
examination forms to register
our protest," a student said.
Last week the concerned
HoDS held consultations with
the students wherein the stu-
dents put forth their demand.
"They assured us that our inter-
ests will be taken under consid-
eration. We are student friend-
ly. We will come with a solu-
tion soon," another student
recalled.
The University had also
decided to continue the online
classes of the current semesters
till 15th August 2020. "The
teachers have been asked to
take online classes on regular
basis and also carry the internal
assessment during the semester
in tune with the strategy
devised by their respective
departments. The teachers shall
keep a proper record of the
classes held and the internal
assessment conducted," the
statement said.
Meanwhile, the Vice-
Chancellor had advised the
departments to procure Smart
Phones and Note Pads for
needy students, "The devices
can be issued to the needy stu-
dents and collected back after
use," Masood said.
Commissioner has mentioned in
the order.
It is pertinent to mention
here that in view of varied
instructions in each district, the
Excise and Taxation Officers
were not in a position to open
the shops other than the stand-
alone ones and were seeking
necessary clarification orders
from the office of the Excise
Commissioner.
freedom is recognised as fun-
damental, inalienable and
inextricable, care is taken to
limit such freedom on the
basis of the public good",
High Court said, adding "no
doubt Article 19 of the
Constitution of India recog-
nizes individual freedom of
persons but the same are sub-
ject to reasonable restric-
tions".
It is pertinent to mention
here that the inherent powers
under Section 482 of CrPC
include powers to quash FIR,
investigation or any criminal
proceedings pending before the
High Court or any courts subor- Owanta Bhawan Soura, 35-year-
dinate to it and are of wide
magnitude and ramification.
"Such powers can be
exercised to secure ends of
justice, prevent abuse of the
process of any court and to
make such orders as may be
necessary to give effect to
any order under this Code,
depending upon the facts of a
given case. However, such
inherent powers are to be
exercised sparingly and with
caution", High Court further
said.
Stating that powers under
Section 482 are not intended to district tested positive at
scuttle justice but to secure jus-
tice, Justice Koul said, "in the girls and six women aged 4, 12,
present case, the matter pend-
ing trial before the court below years respectively and a boy
is at the infancy stage and
therefore need not be interfered 60, 36 and 18 years.
with".
The impugned FIR has
been lodged on March 8,
2020 and investigation has
just commenced as such High
Court should not interfere
with the investigation or dur-
ing course of investigation till Khan, said that 89 people tested
the time the report is submit-
ted by the concerned agency
as this field being exclusively tors who are doing internship at
reserved for investigating
agency, Justice Koul said and
accordingly dismissed the
petition for being bereft of
any merit.
"The petitioner has failed to52, 24, 52 and 24 years respec-
make out a case for exercise of tively from Hajin village in
inherent powers under Section
482 CrPC to quash the FIR",
the High Court concluded.
head of a lady from her resi- Kupwara.
dential house, which left her
seriously wounded. She was
rushed to the Sub District
Hospital (SDH) Srigufwara
where doctors declared her as
brought dead. She has been fied earlier.
identified as Nuzhat Bashir, 24,
daughter of Bashir Ahmed holders can access to the inter-
Khanday of Hugam area of net, availability of these services
Srigufwara.
A private car was also dam- cards, unless verified as per the
aged after a tree uprooted by norms applicable for postpaid
strong winds fell down on it in connections. Fixed line internet
Roohu area of Anantnag dis- connectivity shall continue to be
trict in South Kashmir. The made available with Mac-bind-
swift car was parked in the area ing.
when it got damaged.
10th, 12th students can appear
in exams at their places
tres.
The Central Board of
Secondary Education (CBSE)
will announce the modalities of
registration for such requests,
the Union Minister said.
"Class 10th and 12th stu-
dents, who have to appear in the
pending board exams but have
moved to a different States or
districts during the lockdown
when schools were closed, will
be able to appear for the exams
at their present places of stay.
They will not be required to
travel back. The CBSE will
issue a notification in this
regard and for the modalities of
registration of such requests,"
Pokhriyal said.
The exams, which were
postponed due to the nation-
wide lockdown imposed on
March 25 to contain the spread
of COVID-19, will now be held
from July 1 to 15.
"It has come to the notice
that due to the closure of
schools because of the spread
of COVID-19 and lockdown,
some students are not present at
the station from where they
were appearing in the examina-
tions prior to their postpone-
ment and it would be difficult
for them to appear in the sched-
uled examinations from their
existing examination centres,"
CBSE Secretary Anurag
Tripathi said.
"Keeping in view the prob-
lem of the candidates who have
shifted to other districts than
the district of their examination
centre, the CBSE has decided to
shift their examination centres
to their present districts. A noti-
fication will be issued by the
CBSE in this regard in June.
Jammu sizzles at 42.6 OC
in Jammu was 3.5 notches above
season's average, making it the
hottest recorded place in the
Union Territory today.
The city had recorded a low
of 26.4 degrees Celsius, which
was also 1.5 degrees above nor-
mal during this part of the sea-
son, he said.
Jammu had recorded a high
of 42.4 degrees Celsius and a
low of 27.1 on the weekend but
a subsequent spell of rain kept
the temperature hovering close
to near normal.
Srinagar, which had record-
ed the season's high of 31.7
degrees Celsius the previous
day, recorded a dip in the mer-
cury which settled at 30.3
degrees Celsius -- still 4.2
notches above normal.
Katra, the base camp for the
Major spike in Corona cases
in Kashmir, 121 test positive
old from Safakadal, 45-year-old
man, 42-year-old woman, 70-
year-old man and 45-year-old
from Bhagat besides a woman
putting up in Centaur hotel, all
with travel history to Delhi.
A 21-year-old man with trav-
el history to Gujarat, 31-year-old
from Bemina with travel history
to Delhi, 36-year-old man from
Fateh Kadal with travel history
to Delhi and 50-year-old woman
with travel history to
Ahmedabad tested positive.
Fifteen people belonging to
Chattabal village of Kulgam
SKIMS. They include three
15 and 20, 22, 21, 60, 50 and 25
and five men aged 15, 26, 44,
A 27-year-old woman and
22 year old man from Bugam
area and a 16-year-old girl from
Nursingpora area of Kulgam
district also tested positive.
Nodal Officer for COVID-
19 at the Government Medical
College Srinagar, Dr Salim
positive at GMC lab today. He
said that they included two doc-
GMC Srinagar and one driver of
the CD hospital.
They include eight women,
2 girls and 4 men aged 35, 45,
35, 80, 35, 45, 35, 80, 10, 10,
Langate in district Kupwara,
four women, one girl and 5 men
aged 30, 58, 25, 25, 16, 60, 35,
80, 30 and 58 years from
Kachoo Lanagate in district
Others include three men
2G services extended up
to June 17
While the Postpaid SIM card
is restricted on pre-paid SIM
Stating that the internet speed
Such candidates are informed
that they should remain in
touch with their schools," he
added.
The HRD Ministry has
already announced that students
will appear for exams at the
schools in which they are
enrolled rather than external
examination centres. The CBSE
has decided to conduct the
pending exams at 15,000 cen-
tres across the country, instead
of the 3,000 planned earlier, to
ensure social distancing and
minimise travel.
According to Home
Ministry guidelines, there will
be no exam centre in the
COVID-19 containment zones
and the States will be responsi-
ble for making transport
arrangements for the students to
reach the centres.
Usually, board examinations
are held at designated test cen-
tres to ensure minimum bias
from schools and enable inde-
pendent external invigilators to
monitor the examination
process.
While the Class 12th exams
will be conducted across the
country, the Class 10th exams
are only pending in North East
Delhi, where they could not be
held due to the law-and-order
situation in the wake of protests
against the amended citizenship
law.
The CBSE Class 10th and
12th board exam evaluation is
being carried out from home.
The HRD Ministry had ear-
marked 3,000 evaluation cen-
tres from where the answer
sheets would be distributed to
teachers at their homes for eval-
uation and then collected. (PTI)
pilgrims visiting Vaishno Devi
Shrine in Reasi district, record-
ed a maximum of 37.5 degrees
Celsius and a minimum of 23.7
degrees Celsius, the official
said.
The weatherman predicted
isolated light rain or thunder in
most parts of Jammu and
Kashmir during the next 24
hours. But there will be
increase in precipitation in the
subsequent two days.
"Scattered or isolated rain-
fall is expected on May 28, fol-
lowed by fairly widespread rain
in Kashmir and scattered rain
in Jammu the next day.
Widespread rain is likely
across Jammu and Kashmir on
May 30 and 31 besides scat-
tered rainfall on June 1," the
official said.
aged 26, 25 and 23 years from
Wahibugh, Larmoo and
Kashipora in Pulwama; three
women aged 24, 23, 27 years
from Pulwama, Khalam, and
Kakapora Pulwama; four men
aged 20, 24, 27 and 24 years
Drabgam, Khrew, Pampore and
Hurdmir Pulwama; two girls
aged 8 and 17 from Kakapora
Pulwama; seven men aged 30,
65, 26, 25, 18, 50, 80 Pampora,
Pampora, Gungoo, Lajoora,
Dharmgund, Gadpora, Gadpora
in district Pulwama and a 70-
year old woman from Gadpora
in Pulwama; ten women aged
21, 25, 25, 19, 25, 21, 25, 51, 24
and 34 years from
Dangiwachha, Pattan, Sopore,
Sopore, Baramulla, Sopore,
Baramulla, Baramulla and
Chanpora in district Baramulla
respectively; eight men aged 26,
24, 25, 52, 30, 20, 80, 70 years
from Rafiabad, Gantamulla,
Gantamulla, Baramulla,
Nadihal, Pattan, Limber,
Janbazpora in district
Baramulla; two men and one
woman aged 40, 65 and 25
years from Awoora, Handwara
and Darpora of district Kupwara
respectively; two men aged 24,
24 and two women aged 30, 50
years from GMC hostel
Bemina, Bemina, Dara and
Dara Srinagar respectively; 4
men, 2 boys and 3 women and
one girl aged 25, 42, 27, 25, 12,
5, 46, 30, 30 and 15 from
Beminpora, Memminder,
Palpora, Memminder,
Memminder, Palpora,
Memminder, Krawoora,
Kareewa and Memminder areas
of Shopian district respectively.
Three people from Kashmir
also tested positive at Army
hospital in Udhampur today.
restrictions have effectively
checked the unfettered misuse of
social media for incitement and
for propagating and coordination
of terror activities, the Home
Ministry order claims that the
speed restrictions have not
posed any hindrance to COVID-
19 control measures, including
use of mobile apps, accessing
online educational content or
carrying out business activities.
DAILY EXCELSIOR, JAMMU
Dynastic parties deprived vast section of
people of their rights in J&K: Dr Jitendra
wanted to keep their limited service of nation and people
vote bank intact so that their will definitely side by us seeing
dynasties can remain in power our performance and dedication
for decades together and have to the national cause.
monopoly in the politics of the Dr Jitendra Singh said there
J&K'', he added. is no comparison of dynastic
He said had BJP, which is in parties with BJP as there can't
power at Centre and 15 States of be a single instance where BJP
the country played the vote can be accused of promoting
bank politics by changing the dynastic succession and none of
demography it would have been the party PM's and CM's can be
in power in almost all the states accused of promoting their
of the country today. progenies.
"We don't have the The Union Minister said
Governments in Kerala and that the BJP is the only party in
West Bengal and it has never the country which has tried to
been our motive to create reach out to every section of the
restrictions of not to vote on the society regardless it being the
voters of our opponents like vote bank or not. "We are guid-
TMC in West Bengal and ed by the Mantra of serving last
Communists in Kerala,'' he man in the last queue and then
added. leave it to the voter to exercise
Maintaining that BJP always his or her choice. But we can't
respected the provisions of create conditions on them'', he
democracy whether in power or added.
opposition, Dr Jitendra Singh He said after getting the cit-
said those who oppose BJP in izenship it is the prerogative of
politics their children will sup- the person which party he will
port the party some day because vote but on that basis "we can't
the party has offered itself to the deny citizenship to any body."
Cases cross 1.51 lakh,
170 more deaths
24-hour span till 8 am today, erated the pace of spread of the
according to Ministry’s data. disease,” the Ministry said.
The country has been regis- Estimates made by the
tering new cases in excess of Ministry of Statistics and
6,000 daily since the past six Programme Implementation
days.
“Lockdown has garnered
showed that a large number of
deaths and cases have been
multiple gains, and primarily
among them is that it has decel-
averted, the Ministry said in
statement. (PTI)
Advisor Sharma to discharge
duties of Bhatnagar
K Sharma shall be discharging departments of Health and
the duties and functions of
Advisor Bhatnagar till the latter
Medical Education, Public
Works (R&B), PHE/I&FC,
resumes the office after expiry transport and Animal and Sheep
of the mandatory period of quar- Husbandry.
antine prescribed by the Health Advisor Bhatnagar was
Department. quarantined after his wife and
Pertinent to mention that son has tested positive for
Advisor Bhatnagar holds the Coronavirus.
REMEMBRANCE
14TH DEATH ANNIVERSARY
Deeply Missed By:-
Dolly Dogra -Wife
Arvind Kumar - Son
Rupika - Daughter-in-law
Daughters & Son-in-laws
Rashmi & J.B.
Renu & Ashwani
Grand Son - Aarav Grand Daughter - Amyra
Grand Children: Nandni, Sachin, Sugandhi, Anadhi
All Dogra Family
M/S SUDESH KUMAR ARVIND KUMAR,
Gali Post Office Kanak Mandi Jammu SUDESH KUMAR (Billu Shah)
Mob: 9419194796, 9419134077, 9086107007 S/o Late Dheru Mal Shah
CONDOLENCE
Uma Bhagwati Asthapan Trust, Brariangan
Umanagri Anantnag extends heartfelt condolence on
the sad demise of Smt. Mohan Rani (Shanta Koul)
W/o Lt. Mohan Lal Koul Uttersoo Anantnag Kashmir
presently at 33/34 Swaran Vihar Police Colony
Bantalab Jammu near Shiv Temple on 19/05/2020.
May UMA Bhagwati bestow Sadgati to the departed
soul and give courage to the bereaved family to bear
this loss.
President
UBAT Brariangan, Umanagri Smt. Mohan Rani
Camp Office Jammu (Shanta Koul)
9419120825
OBITUARY
With immense grief and sorrow, we inform the
sad demise of our beloved sister Smt. Shama
Mattoo (Jigri) W/o Lt Amarnath Mattoo R/o
Zaindara Mohalla, Srinagar, at present
Mumbai on 27th May.
Mourning from Malyun Side shall be per-
formed at H.No. 197, Sec 1, EWS Colony,
Lower Roop Nagar, Jammu.
GRIEF STRICKEN
Sh. Avtar Krishan Moza and Smt. Asha Moza
Smt. Rajni Moza
Smt. Lalita Bangroo Smt. Shama Mattoo
Smt. Nancy Koul (Jigri)
Ph. 0191-2596567, 7006615369
ADH-BARKHI/ REMEMBRANCE
Six months passed away but your memories are still fresh in
our hearts and mind. What moves through us is a silence, a
quiet sadness, one more word, one more touch, we may not
understand why you left this earth so soon, but little by little, we
begin to remember not just that you left, but that you lived.
We request our well wishers to follow guidelines in force due to
prevailings situation.
DEEPLY MISSED & REMEMBERED BY:-
Swaran Lata Soni (Abrol) - Wife
Mr. Tarun Khatri - Son
Smt. Chandni & Mr. Arjun Khatri - Son & Daughter-in-law
Mr. Parth - Grand Son SH. SUBHASH
Abrol & Soni Family CHANDER ABROL
Mobile No: 9419161893, 9149406033 RETD. HEADMASTER
BARKHI
It is to inform you all that Barkhi of our beloved
Smt. Chanchla Gupta W/o Sh. Mohan Lal
Gupta, who untimely left us for the heavenly
abode last year, will be performed on Friday
i.e. 29th May, 2020 at 11AM. at our residence,
H.No. 190, W. No. 16, C/o M/s Gupta Furniture
House, Dhar Road, Udhampur
DEEPLY REMEMBERED BY:
Sh. Mohan Lal Gupta (Husband)
Sh. Sudarshan Gupta (Jeth)
Smt Geeta Devi (Nanad)
Daughter and Son-in-law
Smt. Anjana Gupta and Sh. Manoj Gupta
SMT. CHANCHLA GUPTA
Sons and Daughter-in-law
Sh. Sanjeev Gupta and Smt Jyoti Gupta
Sh. Davinder Gupta and Smt Puja Gupta
Sh. Rakesh Gupta and Smt Anuradha Gupta
Sh. Raman Gupta and Smt Sonika Gupta
All Grand Children
M/s Gupta Furniture House
M/s Gupta Sales Corporation
M/s Vaid Medical Hall
9419162965, 9419160122, 9419158934, 9419162534
Heartfelt Tributes
to our colleagues Sh. Ashok Kumar
Khushu and Sh. M.J. Koul
who passed away recently.
May God grant them Moksha.
SKIMS
Kashmir Displaced Employees
Sh. Ashok Kumar Khushu & Sh. M.J. Koul
Welfare Association, Jammu.
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CEC discusses demarcation
of wildlife region in Leh
Excelsior Correspondent
LEH, May 27: The
Chairman/ Chief Executive
Councillor, LAHDC, Leh,
Gyal P Wangyal today chaired a
meeting of Executive
Councillors and concerned
CEC Leh chairing a meeting on Wednesday.
departments for demarcation of
wildlife region in Leh district at
Council Secretariat Leh.
The meeting was attended
by Dy Chairman Tsering
Sandup, Executive Councillor
for Wildlife Konchok Stanzin,
Deputy Commissioner/CEO
LAHDC, Leh Sachin Kumar,
SDM Durbuk Rigizn Spalgon,
SDM Nyoma Jigmet Raftan,
Wildlife Warden Leh, Pankaj
Sharmar and Councillors of
Diskit, Martselang, Skyu-
Markha, Korzok and Nyoma.
After thorough discussion
on problems being faced by vil-
lages of Leh district, coming
under wildlife sanctuary espe-
cially in Changthang Wildlife
Sanctuary , Hemis National
Park and Karakoram Wildlife
Sanctuary to carry out develop-
mental activities since decades,
the meeting decided to consti-
tute a team of officers/ officials
of Wildlife, Forest and Revenue
Departments under the supervi-
sion of SDM, Durbuk, Nyoma
and Nubra who will carry out
month long exercise in demar-
cation of wildlife region in
close consultation with con-
cerned Councillors, PRI mem-
bers and Gobas.
DC Leh, Sachin Kumar
directed SDMs and Wildlife
Warden Leh to redefine justifi-
able and reasonable wildlife
regions ensuring inclusion of
roads, source of water, pasture
land, Government asserts, pro-
vision of expansion of abadi-
deh and commercial establish-
ments and other village rights.
He said that this month long
exercise will define the
Contours of wildlife regions for
centuries in line with develop-
mental aspirations of people
living in wildlife areas and
emphasized SDMs to take a
holistic and visionary approach
during fresh demarcation and
submit the report by 20th June.
DC Leh said that all reports
will be compiled and scruti-
nized before submitting it to Lt
Governor Ladakh, Radha
Krishna Mathur for further
action.
Kansal discusses modalities for
installation of smart meters
Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, May 27: Principal
Secretary, Power Development
Department, Rohit Kansal today
discussed the modalities for
implementation of smart meter
installation project and execu-
tion of Annual Maintenance
Contract (AMC) for IT infra-
structure created under R-
APDRP Part-A at a meeting.
Kansal, who is also
Chairman of Jammu/Kashmir
Power Distribution Corporation
Limited also reviewed the over-
all functioning of JPDCL and
KPDCL.
Threadbare discussions were
held on the preliminary work
being done for smart metering
and other issues.
The meeting decided that the
implementation of smart meter-
ing (installation of 1.15 Lakh
smart meters) would be started
from July 2020 and the hard-
ware along with software solu-
tion for it would be provided by
REC PDCL.
The meeting also informed
that the AMC of the existing
Data and Data Recovery Centre
has expired and re-tendering of
same will be done by the Chief
Engineer Distribution KPDCL.
The Principal Secretary
informed that out of 1.15 lakh
meters, 80 thousand would be
installed in Jammu Division and
35 thousand in Kashmir
Division, while the installation
would be carried out in a
phased manners. It was also
informed that 10 thousand
meters have already been pro-
cured and these would be
installed in the rural areas of the
Union Territory.
Rohit Kansal directed the
concerned officers to accelerate
the ground work for installation
of meters in Jammu as well as
Kashmir Division for the time
bound completion of the proj-
ect.
The Principal Secretary also
stressed upon to focus on
strengthening of IT Cell of both
the Divisions for prompt dispos-
al of the public complaints
regarding power supply, elec-
tricity bills and other issues in
both the divisions.
Death anniversary of Pt Nehru observed
Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, May 27: The 56th
death anniversary of first Prime
Minister of India, Pt Jawahar Lal
Nehru was observed by the
Senior Cong leaders Raman Bhalla, Yogesh Sawhney and
others paying tributes to Pt JL Nehru on his death anniversary in
Jammu on Wednesday.
Congress Party throughout the
province while main function
was held at PCC headquarters,
Shaheedi Chowk, Jammu.
The simple function was
organized by PCC and DCC
Jammu Urban which was attend-
ed by former minister and vice
president, Raman Bhalla, chief
spokesperson of the party
Ravinder Sharma, former minis-
ter and general secretary PCC ,
incharge District Congress
Jammu Yogesh Sawhney, gener-
al secretary PCC, Manmohan
Singh, senior leaders Surinder
Singh Shingari, Neeraj Gupta,
Kewel Yogi, functionaries of
DCC Jammu - Dr R K Khajuria,
Madan Malagar, Anand
Gandotra, Pawan Singh, Ravi
Mangotra and Kuldeep Shukla.
Paying floral tributes to Pt
of nations and was leading figure
of NAM. Pt Nehru is described
as one of the great stalwarts of
the freedom struggle after
Mahatma Gandhi and underwent
great physical and mental suffer-
ing during the freedom move-
ment.
As the first Prime Minister of
independent India, there were
great responsibilities and chal-
lenges before Pt Nehru and it
was his capable, dynamic and
visionary leadership which laid
the path of progress and all round
development of the country.
Sawhney paid rich tributes to
the great leader and described
him as a visionary leader who
was respected widely in the
entire world. He led the nation to
new heights as the first PM and
will always be remembered for
his contributions to the nation
and in shaping the policies of a
strong nation.
He lashed out at those forces
who try to belittle his contribu-
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tions and tarnish his image by
distortion of history. He said the
forces in power are jealousy of
the contributions and achieve-

Pandit Bhajan Sopori's new Chrungoo calls on LG, demands Nehru, Bhalla described him as
the architect of modern India
ments of his life and try to mis-
lead the younger generations.
constitution of Special Tribunal who laid the strong foundations A similar function was held at

raga for Jammu & Kashmir
Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, May 27: The cultur-
al face of Jammu and Kashmir,
Pandit Bhajan Sopori has made a
new raga `Hem Rast', which is a
beautiful combination of Raga
Hemant of Indian classical and
Muqam Rast-e-Kashmiri of
Sufiana Mausiqi.
"Just as Himgiri (Himalaya)
touches Kashmir through its inner
region, similarly Rast-e-Kashmiri
in its Purwang combines with
Hemant to form Hem Rast. The
raga will be released soon for
music connoisseurs and is a tribute
to my homeland Jammu &
Kashmir", said Pt Sopori.
Titled as the 'Saint of Santoor',
Pt Sopori represents the 300 years
old mystic musical Shaivite-Sufi
tradition of Sopori-Sufiana
Gharana of Kashmir, which is a
blend of Sufiana Mausiqi,
Hindustani Classical music as well
as spiritual side with expertise in
sound therapy.
ABVP demands rolling back of
decision to stop vocational course
He gave his 1st public concert
at a tender age of five in 1953 in
Srinagar when people heard
Hindustani Classical music being
played on Santoor in a concert for
the first time followed by his 1st
Radio broadcast through Radio
Kashmir Srinagar in children's
programme at the age of six. This
was also the first ever Radio
broadcast of Classical Santoor
recital through All India Radio.
Steeped deeply in the Shaivite-
Sufi Parampara (tradition) by way
of his Gharana and also his own
spiritual leanings, he started per-
forming for Shaiv-Sufi saints in
Kashmir at a very tender age. He
has since then composed the
works of most of the legendary
Shaivite and Sufi saints & poets of
national and international level,
classic and contemporary writers
like Lalleshwari, Nund Rishi
(Sheikh-ul-Alam), Parmanand,
Krishan Joo Razdan, Swami Aftab
Joo, Prakash Ram, Wahab Khaar,
Rasool Mir, Ghani Kashmiri and
others.
Pt. Sopori's propagation of
music brought a revolution in the
world of music and he established
a system for solo performance,
voice culture, composition,
arrangement, orchestration, con-
ducting, designing of choral
music, etc. He along with his son
Abhay have also been in the fore-
front to mobilize resources
through his charity concerts for
various medical and social causes
and also catastrophes like Kashmir
earthquake, J&K floods. He has
received hundreds of awards and
thousands of felicitations.
CEC Kargil Feroz Khan interacting with quarantined people.
CEC inspects quarantine centers,
takes stock of facilities for inmates
Excelsior Correspondent
KARGIL, May 27: Chairman
and Chief Executive Councillor
(CEC), LAHDC, Kargil Feroz
Ahmad Khan today inspected
several quarantine facilities set
up by the district administration
in Kargil and took stock of the
healthcare and other requisite
facilities available to the inmates.
The quarantine centres
inspected included Hotel
Highland, Hotel Royal Gasho
and Hotel Kargil Heights. The
CEC was accompanied by the
Chief Medical Officer Kargil Dr
Muhammad Ibrahim Khan,
Nodal Officer for Quarantine
Facilities/Isolation Centers and
Naib Tehsildar Kargil
Muhammad Hassan besides
other concerned officers.
CEC Khan interacted with
the doctors and other paramed-
ical staff and inquired about the
healthcare and other necessary
facilities extended to the persons
who are under quarantine in dif-
ferent designated facilities. He
asked the concerned authorities
to ensure proper care and hygiene
besides maintaining social dis-
tancing within the premises of
the facilities as per standard oper-
tion have been established
besides administrative arrange-
ments like perimeter security,
food and water supply, bedding,
laundry, entertainment, sewage
disposal, transportation and other
requisite facilities have been
organized by the administration
at the quarantine and isolation
facilities.
Medical support like daily
examination, laboratory testing,
advice on disinfection and bio-
medical waste management, pub-
lic health measures, management
of symptomatic patients, surveil-
lance and referral to isolation
wards has also been organized.
The officers concerned fur-
ther informed the CEC that out of
the 288 Iran returnees put under
institutional quarantine, 4 tested
positive and were shifted to the
dedicated COVID-19 Hospital
where their condition is stable
and are improving well.
The concerned officers also
informed the CEC that regular
inspections of quarantine centres
are being carried out to check the
facilities being provided to the
patients at these centres.
The CEC directed the offi-
cials not to take any chances and
follow the guidelines with utmost
Excelsior Correspondent the process regarding Domicile
Certificate etc. through online
of independent India. He was a
great statesman and a visionary
leader who took the reigns of the
Hiranagar in district Kathua
today under the leadership of Ex-
MLC, Subhash Gupta where
JAMMU, May 27: Ashwani application and an advanced sys- country at a difficult times but he party workers paid floral tributes
Kumar Chrungoo, senior BJP and tem of digital format. steered country of all sorts of cri- to Pt Nehru. While throwing light
Kashmiri Pandit leader, today Such a step will bring extreme sis and conflicts of post partition on the philosophy and life of Pt
called on Lt Governor, G C relief to the general public and and made it to March on the path Nehru, Gupta said that his life
Murmu at Raj Bhawan here and would also cater to our current of peace, progress and prosperity was full of devotion, dedication
held a detailed meeting with him needs in context of COVID-19 and self reliance in multiple and truthfulness for the nation.
on various issues of displaced pandemic guidelines to keep away fields. “It was Nehru, who designed the
Pandits and other minorities of from crowded places, it added. Bhalla said that the Nehru modern India and laid the strong
J&K. The memorandum said it is was amongst tallest leader of his foundation stone for its future.
He handed over a memoran- opportune time for issuance of times in the world who created a Nehru was the architect of mod-
dum to LG highlighting very
important issues pertaining to wel-
ordinance for constitution
Kashmir Hindu Temples and
place for India in the community ern India," he said.
fare of the commu-
nity.
Make all recruitments on regular
Chrungoo
appealed the Lt.
Governor to estab-
basis, not under SRO 202: JPPF
of the candidate selected under
lish a "Special Excelsior Correspondent
SRO 202 is just half of the remu-
Crimes Tribunal" to
JAMMU, May 27: Jammu neration of the candidate select-
investigate the
Province People’s forum (JPPF) ed under regular mode. The JPPF
"crimes against
today urged upon the Lt questioned that when the people
humanity" commit-
ted in regard to the Governor of J&K to make all selected under SRO 202 has to
minorities of Jammu recruitment on regular basis and perform the same job profile as
and Kashmir, not under SRO 202. in the case of candidates selected
including Hindus This crucial issue of youth under regular mode then why a
and Sikhs over the with regard to employment was candidate is given less salary.
BJP leader, Ashwani Kumar Chrungoo
discussed threadbare in a meet- “Moreover, SRO 202 is an
last 35 years.
presenting a memorandum to Lt. Governor
ing of the Forum held here old document and should not be
This will go a
G.C. Murmu at Jammu on Wednesday.
long way to bring today. While welcoming the step made alive in the newly formed
justice to the wailing, weeping and Shrines Board to protect, preserve of LG GC Murmu to advertise Union Territory of J&K and it
crying victims of genocide in and promote the ten thousand nearly 10,000 posts for the youth should be made ineffective
J&K, who didn't get justice despite years old civilizational legacy of of J&K UT, members of the immediately,” they asserted and
the existence of the Constitution, Kashmir. It said an appropriate forum hoped that recruitment on appealed the LG to look into the
Judicial structure and the responsi- Ordinance covering the objectives these posts will be done on reg- matter personally so that the
ble and responsive governments at of the Bill may be promulgated ular basis and not under SRO youth of J&K are not deprived of
the Centre and in Jammu and and a Board accordingly constitut- 202. the opportunities available for
Kashmir. ed to manage the affairs of the As the SRO 202 is discrimi- none of their fault.
The memorandum also shrines and temples. This will go a natory in nature and does not The members who discussed
demanded implementation of long way to build the necessary provide the due share for which the matter were Pavitar Singh, M
directions of National Human confidence to move ahead in the youth are entitled, therefore S Katoch, Avinash Bhatia,
Rights Commission (NHRC) Kashmir regarding the restoration JPPF demanded that SRO 202 Inderjeet Khajuria, M L Sharma,
which in its ruling has said that of faith to re-establish the Hindu should be revoked and no Resham Singh, Surendr Vir,
acts akin to genocide have been community back in the Valley, it recruitment should be made as it Charanjit Kumar, Gurmit Singh,
committed against the Kashmir added. is a sheer humiliation to the Rajeev Mahajan, Pritam Sharma,
Pandits and established that the The memorandum demanded
convention on "genocide" has that SRO 202 issued by the
youth.
The Forum members
Sunita Sharma, Madan Sharma,
Kuldeep Singh Katoch and R R
attained the status of jus cogens Government earlier regarding the
and therefore has peremptory sta- newly recruited youth in the gov-
observed that the financial part Sharma.

Excelsior Correspondent Tourism Management with

JAMMU, May 27: ABVP
has demanded that decision to
stop B Voc Tourism course in
Central University Jammu
should be immediately rolled
back by the administration keep-
ing in mind the goals of an edu-
cational institution and a hub for
producing eminent tourism
employees in this dynamically
changing Jammu & Kashmir.
"ABVP stands against
adamant behavior of the CUJ
administration, which is totally
unacceptable and unjustified,"
said Aakriti Sharma, vice-presi-
dent ABVP CUJ, and hoped
that the misunderstanding or a
thoughtful conspiracy, whatever
it may be, should be taken back
and the enrollment may be start-
ed to this very course of the
MGNREGA employees demand
absorption against vacant posts
Excelsior Correspondent
POONCH, May 27: MGN-
REGA Employees Association
Jammu Province has urged the
Govt of J&K UT to resolve the
long pending demand of the
MGNREGA employees with
regard to absorption/ regulariza-
tion against vacant posts in
Rural Development Department.
In a press statement, vice
president of the Association, Lal
Hussain said that employee
working under MGNREGA are
still waiting for their regulariza-
tion. They have been working
without job security and other
incentives for the last 14 years
as a result of which, employees
working under MGNREGA are
in mental trauma.
Highly qualified youth
working under the scheme in
Rural Development Department
are still waiting for regulariza-
tion despite the fact that these
employees are working in the
department since 2005. The
issue is genuine and need early
immediate effect.
Aakriti Sharma alleged that
future of the students was being
spoiled for the selfish means by
a few in the CUJ administration
who were targeting some teach-
ing staff to settle their personal
score.
Anubhav Sharma, second
vice president ABVP CUJ, said
that on one hand, most popular
course B Voc Tourism is being
closed for lack of infrastructure,
while on the other hand other
vocational courses with less
importance were being intro-
duced. " MSc in Biotechnology
is also being introduced in CUJ,
which requires well established
laboratories and equipments," he
said while rejecting the CUJ
claim of lack of infrastructure in
the university.
redressel by the Govt as these
employees not only provided
support to the department but
have also worked hard for about
18 sectors of the department.
Their services were being uti-
lized by the department in each
and every scheme like PMAY,
SBM, 14 FC, CD Pyt. BLO
Duties, Election duties and
COVID-19 etc.
The whole leadership of
MGNREGA Employees
Association under the leadership
of president, Sayed Jaffar per-
suaded their genuine case before
Govt and RDD, submitted pro-
posal in 2018 regarding obser-
vation but unfortunately the
final approval is sill gathering
dust in civil secretariat.
Association urged upon the
Govt and made an appeal to the
Lt Governor of JK UT and
Chief Secretary to have a sym-
pathetic looks towards this gen-
uine issue by issuing formal
orders for regularization against
available vacant vacancies in
RDD.
ating procedures (SOPs) in place
to deal with COVID-19 cases.
Meanwhile, the concerned
officers informed the CEC that
all the required quarantine facili-
ties including rest and recupera-
JKSDM ropes in int’l experts
for online crash courses
Excelsior Correspondent
SRINAGAR, May 27: J&K
Skill Development Mission
(JKSDM) today organized a
webinar on “Societal Leadership
& Sustainable Business - Best
Practices” which was conducted
by international industry experts
for skill development crash cours-
es.
Under its COVID-19: Let’s
sKill IT online program, interna-
tional experts Simon Mackenzie,
Director, The BRIDGE Institute,
Singapore and Anthony Rushton,
Global Head of Learning
Delivery, The Hongkong and
Shanghai Banking Corporation
(HSBC) delivered their lectures
online. .
A selected batch of 100 candi-
dates from COVID-19 Let’s sKill
IT program attended the session.
“Despite the negatives of
COVID-19, this training course
seems to be a kind of blessing in
disguise as it is providing me an
opportunity to interact with inter-
national industry experts and gain
knowledge from their experi-
ence,” said Insha Shafi, one of the
participants.
This free of cost 10-day
COVID-19 special skill training
program was started by JKSDM
on May 18, 2020 in five skills
namely Entrepreneurship
Development, GST, Beauty
Makeup, Domestic Electronic
Appliances Repair and
Maintenance, Customer Care and
Internet & Web Designing. The
first batch of the program will
conclude on 28th May, 2020.
Since COVID-19 had closed
all closed academic & technical
institutions including skill train-
care besides asking the quaran-
tined people to cooperate with
the administration which is
imperative for their safety and
the safety of their families and
community.
ing centres as such online training
courses were initiated by the
Mission aimed to make produc-
tive use of time of people of J&K
during current lockdown viz-a-
viz imparting skills beneficial to
the people.
345 candidates from across
J&K which include professionals,
home makers, unemployed youth
and students pursuing profession-
al courses are receiving training
for these courses in JKSDM affil-
iated institutions namely
Amargyan Institute of Computer
Sciences & Technology,
Evergreen Computer Institute, Sri
Sri Kaushal Vikas Kendra,
Sampark Global and Zain-ul-
abideen Computer Training
Centre. Besides, daily class by
instructors, the candidates are
also getting an opportunity to
interact with reputed industry
experts.
Earlier under this program,
interactive lectures were deliv-
ered by reputed experts such as
Mohammad Mutaher, Vice
President, Zomato - India, Er.
B.R. Verma, Former Secretary ,
J&K State Board of Technical
Education & Chief Coordinator
YCET Jammu on topics focusing
on entrepreneurship and skill
development.
Given the overwhelming
response for the program,
JKSDM has already started regis-
tering candidates for its second
batch under the said program in
courses such as cyber security,
GST, tailoring skills (Masks &
PPEs), internet web designing,
front office operations in hospital-
ity sector, beauty makeup etc and
the training shall start from first
week of June, 2020.
tus. And for these reasons, the pro- ernment jobs needs to be with-
hibition of Genocide as expressed drawn.
in the Geneva Convention applies
to all members of the international media persons need to be given
community, not only to those who protective gears and the necessary
are parties to the Convention.
The memorandum while com- the possible infection who are per-
plimenting Government and Lt forming 24-hour job responsibili-
Governor said that efforts on the ties coupled with penetrating into
Domicile issue have borne fruits, hazardous sources for collection of
stressed on institutionalisation of news during COVID pandemic.
PO aspirants seek withdrawal
of 60% marks condition
Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, May 27: The edu-
cated youth from the region aspir-
ing to participate in forth coming
Probationary Officers (POs) exams
in the J&K Bank have appealed to
the higher authorities and Bank
Management to set aside the condi-
tion of minimum 60% marks in
degree examination as done during
October, 2018 recruitment.
The aspirants preparing for the
exams, pointed out that State Bank
of India, Bank of India, Canara
Bank, Allahabad Bank, Bank of
Baroda and several other banks
never introduced such condition
and even as per RBI guidelines for
the recruitment to these posts, a
recognized degree from a
University is required for such
Brahman Sabha demands
financial package for priests
Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, May 27: Dogra
Brahman Pratnidhi Sabha Jammu
today appealed to the J&K Lt
Governor to announce financial
assistance package for the priests,
those performing religious rituals,
scholars, poor workers of temples
and all religious places as they are
having many difficulties due to
COVID-19 pandemic.
In a joint statement, issued
here today, DBPS President Ved
Parkash Sharma said that all the
religious places are closed due to
lockdown and there are no reli-
gious functions, rituals due to
It appealed the LG that the
tools to protect themselves from
exams for the post of POs. They
said since there is no such condi-
tion, the J&K Bank management
should also follow the same rules/
norms for the forthcoming exams
and recruitment process.
They said though that list was
later cancelled by the J&K
Government amidst some serious
allegations, but the rules under RBI
guidelines should be followed so
that all the graduates could get an
equal opportunity to sit in the
examination because, many highly
qualified youth are facing starva-
tion without job and moreover,
recruitment process in J&K has
been almost stalled for the last
three years. Many are waiting for
the opportunity to seek a job and a
large number of them are going to
be over aged.
which this category of people has
been hit hard with financial strains.
He urged the LG to grant finan-
cial package to this category of
society so that they could get sigh
of relief from rising prices and
lockdown.
Signatories to the joint state-
ment, included Advocate PC
Sharma, Subash Shastri, V N
Magotra, Satyanand Sharma, Sat
Pal Sharma, Romesh Sharma,
Gurdas Sharma, B S Jamwal,
Sunil Sharma, Advocate Chander
Mohan Sharma, Jagan Nath, Shiv
Ram, Prem Balotra, Som Nath,
Jialal, Raman Sharma and several
other members of the Sabha.
BPCL launches LPG booking
through WhatsApp
Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, May 27: The sec-
ond largest national oil market-
ing company, Bharat Petroleum
Corporation Limited (BPCL)
today announced a new cus-
tomer friendly initiative with the
launch of cooking gas booking
through WhatsApp for its seven
crore customers across India.
The application was
launched by Arun Singh,
Director Marketing in presence
of T Peethambaran, Executive
Director at BPCL Headquarter,
Mumbai.
Giving brief about the appli-
cation, Territory Manager LPG
Jammu, Surinder Dogra said that
the WhatsApp was one of the
most commonly used apps
among all ages of population and
provision of LPG booking on a
click will make it simple and fast
for the Bharat gas customers.
2 stolen Dumpers recovered,
accused arrested
Excelsior Correspondent
UDHAMPUR, May 27:
Udhampur Police has recovered
two stolen vehicles (Dumpers)
and arrested two accused per-
sons in this regard.
The arrested accuseds were
identified as Rockey Sharma
son of Badri Nath of Kaghote,
Ramnagar and Naresh Thakur
son of Thakur Dass of Amroh,
Ramnagar.
Giving details, SSP
Udhampur Rajiv Pandey said
that based on the written com-
plaint lodged by Karan Singh
son of Budh Singh, that some
unknown thieves have stolen
his Dumper bearing registration
number PB 03AP- 5701 from
Laddan Morh, Udhampur, a
case FIR number 208/2020,
Dogra said that the
WhatsApp booking could be
done on BPCL smartline number
1800224344 from the customer's
mobile number registered with
the company.
Dogra further said that just
on a single click, the customer
would get a confirmation mes-
sage apart from a link to make an
online payment for the refill
through any channel - debit or
credit cards, UPI, and other pay-
ment apps like Amazon.
"BPC shall also introduce
new features like LPG delivery
tracking, taking feedback from
customer and other service relat-
ed issues," Dogra added.
Pertinently, the BPCL
already allows customers to
book LPG through other channel
like IVRS, missed call, apps and
website among other digital
channels apart from its 6,111-
strong LPG network.
under section 379 IPC was reg-
istered at PS Udhampur.
During the course of investi-
gation, police party led by
SHO Udhampur, Insp Vijay
Singh Choudhary, under the
supervision of Rajinder Singh
Katoch, Addl SP Udhampur
and Dr Rohit Chadgal, DySP
Hqrs Udhampur, zeored in
some suspects and on their dis-
clouser, intercepted the stolen
vehicle from Dibber area of
Udhampur town.
On further interrogation of
the accused persons, police
party also recovered another
vehicle (Dumper) bearing reg-
istration number PB 03AP-
2802, which was stolen by the
same gang of thieves from the
Laddan Morh area of
Udhampur.
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Symbolism of Unsung Savarkar
Arjun Ram Meghwal abstract and important concept of Sanatan, using pendence. He was the first political leader to set essential to recall the 14th March 1888 Speech of
it loosely with dharma and associating that with Independence as India's goal in the 1900s. Almost Sir Syed Khan at Meerut, wherein he sparked the

T
he combination of rich Indian culture, val-
Getting started the ues, their applicability, and the resultant
outcomes have been reference points for the
entire world since time immemorial. Though it is
man-made rituals and practices is being disingen-
uous with that eternal truth. How can we associate
social practices such as caste system, or opposition
immediately on joining the college, he started
organizing and spreading his anti-British and rev-
olutionary ideas through his established oratory
two-nation theory that had catastrophic results on
the future of India. In this public address, Sir Syed
Khan says: - "In whose hands shall the administra-

Kiru Project
a valid concern that collective conscience has
altered the course of history and lead to the path to
betterment of society, few individualistic con-
to widow remarriage, or even vegetarianism, that and writing skills. Congress accepted this goal tion and the Empire of India rest? Now, suppose
have merely evolved with time in our society, to much later in its Lahore session in 1929. His that all English, and the whole English army, were
something as magnificent as the indestructible, courage and commitment are evident from the fact to leave India, taking with them all their cannon

P
roverbial 'first venture first loss' in respect
of the prestigious 624 Mega Watts Kiru
Hydroelectric project is very soon going to
be reversed by the work on it getting started hope-
fully by the next month. Immediately after award-
ing of contracts to three different companies by the
Chenab Valley Power Projects Pvt Ltd in late
February 2020 following foundation of this project
laid by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on February
3, 2019- imposition of lockdown put all spokes in
the wheels of starting all preparations like moving
men and machinery to the project site and to start
work on it. Novel Coronavirus , as if bent upon not
only posing threat to human lives but stalling
almost all important routine activities to sustain
and improve upon the infrastructural development,
dealt a blow to this project too by the work on it not
even getting started. In terms of economic losses
on account of postponing, deferring, delaying of
vital projects especially the one like Kiru which is
loaded with tapping lot much of untapped power
generation , calculations and cost escalations
could be enormous.
It is to be increasingly believed that this project
was destined to address the energy deficiency in
many Northern parts of the country, not to speak of
writing a new chapter for the UT of Jammu and
Kashmir in tiding over the problem of the gap
between demand and supply of power. Saying so
would be no overstatement of a simple fact. Not
only that, the project is aimed at improving a lot, vis-
a-vis education, medical and road transportation
in the region otherwise economically backward.
Rural areas were going to be benefitted by getting
cheap power and thus do away with the alternative
sources of energy and uninterrupted and adequate
power supply was a concomitant of increased
industrial activities in the area. All these benefits
from this project need to be harnessed and the
ease in restrictions in respect of lockdown 4.0
need to be fully utilized in making the project see
work on it getting started at the earliest. Accordingly
, it is a move in the right direction that the Union
Ministry of Home Affairs and UT administration etc
asking the companies that have been awarded
contracts to start the work on the project of esti-
sciences carry so much gravity for providing a new
direction to the community. It doesn't make me hes-
itate to say that many a time historiography had
remained very unfair to a few of them. The Veer
Vinayak Damodar Savarkar was among such indi-
vidualistic conscience that has the potential to
emerge like phoenix despite the unparalleled advo-
cacy by the segment of ideological rivalries. As
the nation witnessing the 137th birth anniversary,
it is imperative to understand the ideals of this
unsung hero in more nuance and comprehensive
manner.
From a historical point of view, It is striking to
note that though V.D. Savarkar, a Chitpawni Brah-
min, and Dr. B.R. Ambedkar had represented the
two opposite extremes of the Indian societal setup.
Still, the proximity between their views had always
remained the silent chapter of history. On several
occasions, they had simultaneously advocated for
contextualizing the Idea of India. Savarkar was
highly impressed with the insights and meticulous
approach of Dr. BR Ambedkar. Savarkar had quot-
ed Dr. Ambedkar several times for Advocating his
cause of social reforms, harmony, and upliftment
of downtrodden. He appealed that every true Indi-
an need to resolve in his or her mind to absolve
oneself of the seven fetters, i.e., Vedoktabandi
(exclusivity of access to Vedic literature),
Vyavasayabandi (Continuation of the profession
by virtue of birth), Sparshabandi (Practices of
Untouchability), Samudrabandi (forbidding cross-
ing the seas to go to foreign lands), Shuddhibandi
(disallowing reconversions to Hinduism),
Rotibandi (Practice of inter-caste dining), Betiban-
di (rigidity in abolishing inter-caste marriage).
These reformist ideas later become the provisions
under the part of the Indian constitution.
Elaborating shackles of Hindu society,
Savarkar writes - "In what is construed as a 'low
caste'-the Mahars-we have had such illustrious
saints as Chokha Mela and such brilliant thinkers
such as Dr. Ambedkar, whose piety and intellect
far surpasses many a Brahmin's."
While explaining the vayvsaybandi, he advo-
cated for individualistic will, capabilities, and apti-
tude for any profession irrespective of his/her birth
connection and referred to Dr. Ambedkar. Savarkar
wanted the reform in the caste system. He was
among the few individuals who envisioned a caste-
less India. Savarkar warns his audience for their
connecting the caste system with Sanatan Dharma.
He opined that the Sanatan refers to those ideas and
beliefs that predate time, which is axiomatic and
indestructible. He further writes, "Given such an
Brig Anil Gupta
eternal truth? These can be dismantled in no time
and hence can never be counted as an essential fea-
ture of 'Sanatan.'
Savarkar fearlessly advocated for breaking
these shackles for bridging the prevalent societal
differences of that time he further reiterates:
"Degrading millions of people of
our land to a position worse than
animals is the most dehumaniz-
ing act that we could have com-
mitted. It is permissible to pat a
dog or domesticate one, but
shaking the hand of a scholar like
Ambedkar makes you lose your
caste? How preposterous can
such a belief be? Thus those who
have already destroyed the
chaturvarna system by creating
the fifth varna of untouchables
are crying foul about the collapse
of Sanatan dharma if the practice
is abolished. What can be more
ironical?"
He tried to shack the societal
conscience strong pragmatic reasoning. His ideas
had forced to break the conflicting dichotomy of
humankind. Savarkar preferred scientific reason-
ing to religious customs. In a letter to his brother
Narayan Rao in 1920, he aptly described his feel-
ing against caste-based discrimination. Savarkar
wrote - "I feel the need to rebel against caste dis-
crimination and untouchability as much as I feel
the need to fight against foreign occupation of
India." After his release from cellular jail, He set-
tled in Ratnagiri and started the most powerful
social reform movement of India. In 1931, He built
Patit Pavan Mandir to allow entry to all Hindus,
including Dalits and organized community meals.
The same year, he invited Dr. Ambedkar to inau-
gurate a temple in Peth Kila, Ratnagiri
On the 50th birthday of Dr. Ambedkar on 14th
April 1942 Veer Savarkar conveyed a special mes-
sage about him -"With his personality, learning,
skill in organization and capability of giving lead-
ership Ambedkar would have become a great main-
stay of the country today, but the success he
achieved in eradicating untouchability and infus-
ing self-confidence and spirit among untouchables
by that he did valuable service to India. His work
is eternal, humanitarian, and that of imbued with
pride in one's own country.
V.D.Savarkar was the first individual that rec-
ognizes the 1857 mutiny as India's first freedom
struggle. He authored "The Indian War of Indepen-
dence of 1857" termed it as the first war of inde-
Dragon Dares India
that he tried to escape to France by jumping off a
British Ship near the French coast in 1910. It is
interesting to note that more than a century ago, it
was him who caused two colonial powers, Britain
and France, to approach the Permanent Court of
Arbitration, which shares space with the Interna-
tional Court of Justice at the
Hague. Through his extraordi-
nary efforts, he provided lead-
ership to several other young
Bravehearts in London and
across Europe to garner support
for India's freedom.
He was a proponent for a
United India with inclusivity in
diversity by making organic
entity of the all diverse culture.
He believed in the idea of inclu-
sivity for mobilizing the Indian
masses. Few oppositional
forces generally made a skewed
argument by terming him as the
proponent of the two-nation
theory referring to parts of his
presidential address of 19th Hindu Mahasabha ses-
sion in Karnavati (Ahmedabad) in 1937, which is
far from the truth. During the 21st annual session
of the Hindu Mahasabha held in Calcutta in 1939,
Savarkar in his presidential address spoke about
how Hindus and Muslims could bury their histor-
ical differences in a common Hindustani constitu-
tional state.
However, on 15th August 1943, he further clar-
ified his statement to journalists in the office of the
Marathi weekly Aadesh published from Nagpur.
He said
"We should not confuse between nation and
state. Even if the state goes, the nation remains.
When the Mussulmans were ruling over us, the
Government (state) was theirs. But the existence
of the Hindus was most certainly intact. Even so,
there is no problem in a common state of Hindus
and Mussulmans. In the past, we had nations (Rash-
tra) such as Maharashtra, Saurashtra, Devrashtra
(near Berar). Where are these nations? They min-
gled with each other…. So if the Mussulmans want,
they could amicably stay with Hindus as a minor-
ity community…... Regarding the Mussulmans in
Hindusthan, it may be said that you (Hindus) are
trying to rope them with you but do the Mussul-
mans so desire? In the end, desire is the most influ-
ential and important factor for a nation."
It was not Savarakar but Sir Syed Khan, who
propagated the two-nation philosophy, which was
adopted by Mohd. Ali Jinnah. At this juncture, it is
and their splendid weapons and everything, then
who would-be rulers of India? Is it possible that
under these circumstances, two nations - the
Mahomedans and the Hindus - could sit on the
same throne and remain equal in power? Most cer-
tainly not. It is necessary that one of them should
conquer the other and thrust it down. To hope that
both could remain equal is to desire the impossi-
ble and the inconceivable."
In May 1952, in Pune, Savarkar announced the
closure of secret revolutionary party Abhinav
Bharat founded in 1904, that he had set up as a stu-
dent to fight for independence. In a public speech
during the dissolution of this outfit, he emphasized
the view of Dr. Ambedkar that revolutionary organ-
izations have no place in a constitutional state.
As many conflicting narratives has been built
by congress and left parties for this rarest jewel
aiming to divide Indian society by for the political
gain. In doing so, they have forgotten Indira Gand-
hi's words penned during the centenary celebra-
tions of Savarkar. In her letter to Pandit Bakhle,
secretary of the Swatnatray veer Savarkar
Rashtriya Smarak on 20th May 1980, She recalled
the indelible contribution of the remarkable son of
India to the independence struggle. She mentioned
for an important place to the Veer Savarkar's dar-
ing defiance of the British Government in the
annals of the freedom movement.
Savarkar openly embraced the "Era of
Machines" and warned the Indian leaders to learn
from European mistakes. His futuristic approach
to Indian cinema was commendable. He believed
in the innovative spirit of Human Mind. He was a
multidimensional personality and carried many
hats- a freedom fighter, social reformer, writer,
poet, historian, political leader, and philosopher.
Biased historiography leads to building a contro-
versial narrative with a superficial understanding
of Savarkar.
Savarkar's ideas of modernity, Social and reli-
gious reforms, cultivation of scientific temper &
embracing technological tools continue to be rele-
vant for building New India in the post COVID era.
The Central Government, under the leadership of
Shri Narendra Modi, is proactively taking the
measures for building Ek Bharat- Shresth Bharat
under the contemporary relevance to the ideas of
such eminent personalities. On his birth anniver-
sary, remembering V.D. Savarkar's patriotic zeal
and notable contribution will be a humble tribute
to the revolutionary conscience of Indian history.
(The author is Union Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs,
Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises, Government of India & rep-
resenting Bikaner in Loksabha.)
feedbackexcelsior@gmail.com
the broader umbrella of political war-
fare. The Party leads PLA follows. It

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mated cost of Rs.4300 crore (July 2018 price level) n the ongoing battle of supremacy would be of interest to note that both
amidst the corona crisis between
from early next month. Doklam and the current stand - off was

How to Face the Dragon

Mobilising men after migration of the huge
labour force following three phases of lockdown,
agreeably, seems to be not that easy as even now,
the process of labour 'going home' is still underway
across the country but whatever labour force was
readily available could be utilised since the three
concerned companies must be executing one or the
other works in the UT or in nearby areas and hav-
ing some labour force with them. We understand
that the main company which has been allotted civil
works has placed orders for purchasing of machin-
ery and the transportation thereof could start early
next month which was going to generate a tempo of
activities in respect of the project. Since there was
not much of underground work to be done, that the
project would be completed in time was most likely
to happen. The Kiru HEP has the advantage of the
nature of the job not being much complex like other
power projects in Jammu and Kashmir which
makes it all the more of immense importance.
Whatever incentive and support needed by the
project has already been promised by the UT
Government in the shape of exemption from paying
toll tax, sales goods and service tax, waiver of free
power in a decremented manner and water usage
charges for the next ten years starting from the
date of commercial operation of the project.
Looking to all above, an early start of work on it with
full gusto is not only hoped but envisaged as well.
Reviving ancient route
to Kashmir
USA and China, the later let lose its
wolf warriors signifyingChina's new,
more robust diplomatic response to
countries critical of China. China all of
a sudden was faced with a hostile glob-
al narrative blaming it for the corona
pandemic, demanding an international
enquiry and some countries even seek-
ing demurrage from China. China
denied it vehemently but global
onslaught led by USA grew stronger by
the day and Chinese media went to the
extent of terming it 'malicious slander
against its national honour.'"Wolf-war-
rior diplomacy," named after two Chi-
nese movies, describes offensives by
Chinese diplomats to defend China's
national interests, often in confronta-
tional ways. It is an example of soaring
nationalism among the Chinese."We
will strongly hit back against malicious
slanders and firmly defend national hon-
our and dignity. We will lay out the truth
to counter the gratuitous smears and to
firmly uphold justice and conscience,"
said Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi
while backing the "wolf warriors." The
global anger against China is so much
that anti-China sentiments gained
momentum, the majority nations
refused to relent and the Chinese "wolf
warrior- diplomacy" failed to make
much impact and on the contrary saner
voices at home began to call for restraint
saying that the new form of diplomacy
is doing more harm to its national inter-
ests than gains, if any. But China today
is ruled by all powerful Xi Jinping, while
there is some dissension within the par-
ty, his diktat prevails finally.
"Wolf-warrior diplomacy" is evi-
denced not only in combative words but
aggressive actions. China displayed its
bat the dragon individually but jointly
the dragon can be tamed. The final icing
on the cake which China couldn't digest
was the Chairmanship of the executive
board of World Health Assembly by way
of which India could take to task both
China and WHO. Domestic hardliners
want India to support its 'strategic allies'
on Taiwan and a global coronavirus
review. China for once felt threatened by
India though India has made it clear that
she wants to avoid power politics.
It soon made India also the target of
its "wolf warrior-diplomacy", first in the
usual way of press statements, harsh arti-
cles in its mouthpiece Global Times, and
Naku La in North Sikkim, Galwan Val-
ley in Sub Sector North (SSN) and Pan-
gong Tso (PTSO) in Middle Sector of
Eastern Ladakh. The scuffles had very
little to do with border dispute because
both Naku La and Galwan were never
disputed by the Chinese earlier. It want-
ed to send signals to India that it wants
negotiations with may be the ulterior
motive of a compromise ultimately to
get out of the global entangle in which
China finds itself enmeshed, a leverage
against the global pandemic enquiry.
China is scared of losing its status as
'global factory.' China has also tried to
provoke Nepal by asking it to raise a
discussed in the preceding paragraphs.
The tactical dimension revolves around
China's assertive and coercive policies
to maintain dominance over the adver-
saries in the areas of conflict.
As part of its War Zone Campaign
(WZC) doctrine China has rapidly
developed infrastructure right up tothe
forward posts to create military asym-
metry to gain advantage over the adver-
sary in a short or localised conflict. How-
ever, it objects strongly and reacts with
force to India's attempt to do the same
on its side of the LAC. In the current sce-
nario also the bone of contention is the
newly constructed Leh-Shyok-DBO
Highway which has not only
removed the asymmetry but placed
Indian troops in advantage. Coupled
with this is the activation of number
of ALGs activated by the IAF. The
Chinese sensitivities in the area lie in
Aksai Chin and Karakoram pass, both
of which have become easily acces-
sible to the Indian troops.
That is the reason the Chinese side
is focusing on the Galwan standoff,
painting India as the aggressor. In an
article, its official Global Times news-
paper accused Indian troops of cross-
ing over into Chinese territory, and
swore to protect their sovereignty. In
typical Chinese style, they predicted
India would regret its actions, "the
Galwan Valley is not like Doklam
because it is in the Aksai Chin region
in southern Xinjiang of China, where
the Chinese military has an advantage
synchronised with the important politi-
cal meetings of the CCP which are held
periodically to critically examine the
efficacy of the government, Xi Jinping
in the instant case.
The military strategy of the PLA is
based on the famous concept of "win-
ning without fighting." Even today CCP
believes in the famous quote of Sun Tzu,
"To win hundred victories in one hun-
dred battles is not the acme of skill. To
subdue the enemy without fighting is
the acme of skill." Coercion remains the
basic philosophy for resolving the polit-
ical differences. In military terms it's
called "shi", calibrated power display
with limited forces on the borders in
order to seek sino-centric solutions.
China believes in coercing the adver-
saries to submit to its will or face con-
sequences. Psychological Warfare (Psy
W) is an important component of Chi-
nese war fighting doctrine. It also
believes in creating adverse political
pressure through disturbed neighbour-
hood. Nepal's recent hostile attitude and
Pakistan are the two examples of the
same. Another terminology often used
to explain Chinese warfighting doctrine
is the Unrestricted Warfare. The ulti-
mate aim of all these is to secure victo-
ry over the adversary through aggres-
sion and coercion without the need to
fight a war.
Exaggerated figures of troop
deployment, pitching of dummy tents,
deployment of heavy machinery, verbal
aggression, propaganda, no holds
barred hate campaign, threatening state-
ments through state controlled media,
cyber-attacks, misquoting laws and
interpreting to its own advantage are all
the tricks of the trade employed by Chi-

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n ancient alternative route to enter Kashmir
which connects it with rest of the country but
abandoned or virtually forgotten for various
reasons is sought to be revived. This route passes
through Pathankot, Jammu and Udhampur which
the former Maharaja of Jammu and Kashmir want-
ed to develop as a National Highway. However, a
project in that connection is being pursued and
researched in the Central University of Himachal
Pradesh.
The said route originates from Una in Himachal
Pradesh en-route to Chamba joining Bhadarwah in
Doda district in Jammu and Kashmir and from Doda,
the road goes to Srinagar via Ramban, Banihal and
Anantnag. If this route is developed, cultural connect
of the country with HP and J&K shall become possi-
ble. From Una to Srinagar it is a distance by road of
452 Kms as against from Jammu less than 300 kms.
While there should be all encouragement given to
the project to develop this alternate route, at the
same time, however, one had to pass through the
vulnerable Ramban-Banihal route in any way mak-
ing the revived route too vulnerable to inclement
weather conditions to cause usual hardships to the
traffic for days together. However, the immediate
advantage of this route up to Bhadarwah is starting
a bus service from Una there to develop the area as
a pilgrimage tourist destination as famous Vasuki
aggressiveness in South China Sea by
sinking a Vietnamese fishing trawler
near the Paracel Islands in early April.
In mid-April, the Chinese Ministry of
Natural Resources and Ministry of Civ-
il Affairs jointly announced the naming
of 80 islands, reefs, seamounts, shoals,
and ridges in the South China Sea, trig-
gering angry protests from other
claimants. The last time China named
islands and other geographical features
in the South China Sea was in 1983,
coinciding with rise of China as an eco-
nomic power. It also established new
administrative districts on both disput-
ed Spratly and Paracel islands. China
was using the global fight against coro-
na to pursue its territorial ambitions as
part of its traditional expansionist poli-
cy. The Chinese actions in South China
Sea were checkmated by US interven-
tion. India however continued to pursue
its strategy of balance. But was the Chi-
nese belligerence in South China Sea a
warning to India which we failed to
read? India's change in FDI rules to stem
Chinese predatory trade practices didn't
go well with China. Neither was China
happy with India joining the comity of
nations backing a draft resolution at
WHO nor was it happy with likely shift
of global companies from China to
India, much talked about re-location
from China. The international commu-
nity has realised that it is difficult to com-
warning India of unfair trade practices.
Then it decided to shift the scene to
under dispute but almost settled Sino-
Indian Border. Two of the three incur-
sion points chosen had traditionally been
undisputed in the past. China once again
dared India but knew very well that it
was not the same India of 1962. It was
trying its usual technique of messaging
and signalling to coerce India least real-
ising that India had learnt its lessons well
at Doklam. China's recent provocations
on the LAC have strategic messaging
rather than tactical. These are not usual
summer time intrusions. Point to note is
that intrusions are almost simultaneous.
boundary dispute with India in the Lip-
ulekh and Kalapani sectors. China is
using Nepal as a pressure point as part
of its coercive strategy.
While the incursion in North Sikkim
was resolved using the existing border
management protocols but the same
have failed to resolve the tension in East-
ern Ladakh, in fact, China is reported to
be strengthening its positions and also
some movement has been reported
opposite Demchock in Sub Sector South
(SSS). As mentioned earlier Chinese
action doesn't appear to be tactical and
has geo-political intent. The geo politi-
cal dimensions of the conflict have been
and mature infrastructure. So, if India
escalates the friction, the Indian mil-
itary force could pay a heavy price."
To understand the Chinese bel-
ligerence, one needs to understand
the PLA. Unlike the IA, PLA is not
a national army. It is the military wing
of the Chinese Communist Party
(CCP) with primary role of ensuring
supremacy of the CCP.Unlike a
national army dedicated to the
defence of a state and its people, the
Chinese military's purpose is to cre-
ate political power for the party.
PLAis guided by the "political war-
fare" doctrine of the CCP which
includes "Three Warfares" or "3Ws"
encompassing, public opinion war-
fare, psychological warfare, and
legal warfare .The first of the "3Ws,"
media or public opinion warfare,
attempts to shape public opinion both
domestically and internationally. If the
domestic element sounds odd, it is
because the PLA believes energizing or
mobilizing the Chinese public is useful
for signalling resolve and deterring for-
eign incursions on Chinese interests.
The second warfare attempts to influ-
ence foreign decision-makers and how
they approach China policy. The third
seeks to shape the legal context for Chi-
nese actions, including building the
legal justification for Beijing's actions
and using domestic laws to signal Chi-
nese intentions. All of these fall under
na.
India understands the Chinese
brinkmanship very well. India's stand
till now has been not only politically and
militarily correct but aggressive as well.
China also understands that its interna-
tional image is at the lowest in the con-
temporary era. It would not be able to
browbeat India so easily. China is scared
that with changed military equation in
the sector, India may not become
aggressive about Aksai Chin like it has
done in the case of Gilgit-Baltistan. In
geo-strategic terms China today has
many vulnerabilities like Taiwan, Hong
Kong, Tibet, Xinjiang, South China Sea
to name a few. India has strengthened
its position not only militarily but strate-
gically as well. Therefore, India needs
to stand firmly and retain its control over
the LAC. The dragon has made a mis-
take this time by daring India. India's
dominant location in the Indo-Pacific
bestows upon it a strategic advantage.
Both sides need to negotiate an exit
strategy and beleaguered China if think-
ing to use this as a bargaining strategy
to strengthen the geo-political image of
CCP at home may have to concede more
than India. The best way to face the drag-
on is to tame it. That is exactly what India
is doing. Proverbial Chinese dragon is
supposed to be peaceful unlike its west-
ern fire-spitting version.
(The author is a Jammu based veteran, political
commentator, columnist, security and strategic analyst.)
feedbackexcelsior@gmail.com

Nag Temple is in Bhadarwah. (The views expressed by the authors are their personal)
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Time up for Urdu as Official Language of UT Justice delivered to

unregistered POJK DPs
Rajan Gandhi land and revenue records, courts language and various efforts by associated with any religion at same in Hindi, in addition to a decades Kashmiri and Dogri
(especially lower judiciary) and different government and non- that time. With Urdu becoming translation there of in the Eng- have found an upsurge in the Ronik Sharma

D
ogra rulers recognised

Urdu as a state and offi-
cial language of J&K.
Before Urdu, Persian was the
official language of Kashmir for
around three centuries. It was
the British residency in Kashmir
from 1885 that finally pushed
the Dogra Maharaja towards the
acceptance of Urdu as the offi-
cial language in 1889. From
1885-1925 Urdu remained the
communication link between
the Dogra rulers and the British.
Earlier Dogra rulers- Maharaja
Gulab Singh and Maharaja Ran-
bir Singh tried hard to introduce
Dogri as the official language of
the State but faced stiff resist-
ance from various quarters and
some practical problems too like
Dogri did not have a well-devel-
oped script and literature to get
success as an official language
and being Jammu based lan-
guage resisted tooth and nail by
Kashmiris. So as one can see
Urdu was an intermediate lan-
guage to keep Dogri out rather
than language by choice. How-
ever, once forced upon, Urdu as
language grew steadily in sig-
nificance and was gradually
accepted by the general popu-
lace as it wasn't the mother
tongue of any substantial group
speaking Kashmiri, Dogri,
Gojri, Ladakhi, Pahari and Balti
- Urdu.
The entry of All India Ser-
vices in J&K in 1962 led to a
decline in the use of this official
language in the higher echelons
of power because the officers -
majority of them non-locals -
didn't know Urdu and preferred
English. Urdu, however, contin-
ued to be the main language of
the government keeping in view
of sentiments of Kashmiris. In
J&K, Urdu is the language of
police (FIRs etc are all written
in Urdu) and practically a neme-
sis as now a day's very few peo-
ple can read or write Urdu in
Jammu region, time and again
courts have to order for a trans-
lated script in English which
causes unnecessary delay and of
course monetary burden on the
litigant. Maximum HC judges
are from outside state and as
such all revenue related cases
get delayed for want of tran-
scripts in English. In the 2011
census findings of languages
spoken across India were
released, a particular figure
about Urdu in Jammu and Kash-
mir was really surprising as the
census data revealed that out of
a total population of 1.25 crore
people, Urdu, as a mother
tongue, was used by just 13,351
people in Jammu and Kashmir.
Earlier in 1961 census, out of a
total population of 36,60,976
there were only 12,445 primari-
ly Urdu speaking people in the
state. In the census of 1981, out
of a total population of
59,87,389, Urdu speakers were
listed as 6,867 only, down by
almost a half since 1961. These
were also spread all over the
state, in Kashmir and Jammu
regions. People from Kashmir
continue to opt for Urdu as their
primary language apart from
English but mother language
remains Kashmiri and in the
case of Jammu region, Hindi has
increasingly taken its place.
Interestingly, Urdu first showed
its presence in the state in the
region of Poonch and Jammu
with Chiragh Hasan Hasrat from
Poonch and Abdul Samih Paul
Asar Sehbai from Jammu were
the earliest proponents of Urdu
language in the state.
Despite being the official
government agencies, Urdu
somehow lost the steam midway
and despite official language
almost every government order
or circular has been in English
only. The PDP-BJP government
even constituted the first ever
State Council for Promotion of
Urdu Language with an argu-
ment that "Urdu is not just the
official language and spoken in
all its regions, it is also a vast
repository of the cultural her-
itage of the Indian sub-continent
Now out of one State, two UTs of Jammu
and Kashmir and Ladakh have been
carved out but the question of official
language has been left unattended as
Section 47 of the J&K Reorganisation
Act empowers the new Legislative
,Assembly of the Union Territory of
J&K to "adopt any one or more of the
languages in use in the Union Territory
of Jammu and Kashmir.
known as Ganga-Jamuni
Tehzeeb", but for whom no one
knows as with exodus of KPs
even Kashmiriat got lost in
jihad. Much has been talked
about the loss of culture, her-
itage and written literature asso-
ciated with the possible loss of
Urdu language. However, there
are other factors also. There has
been a rise of regionalism. The
thrust on promotion of local lan-
guages like Kashmiri, Dogri and
Ladakhi has made Urdu practi-
cally an orphan. And there is
other side of the story as well.
Initially, Urdu won the race to
become official language as it
was similar to Hindi and was not
language of officials and elites,
there was an inflow of Urdu
speaking North Indians particu-
larly Punjabis into the state
administration. The outsiders
dominated the state services,
triggering an alarm among
Kashmiri Pandits who started
the movement of 'Kashmir for
Kashmiris.' The Muslims sens-
ing the gravity of the situation
supported Pandits in this move-
ment which ultimately led to the
formulation of 'State Subject'
category by the Maharaja Hari
Singh and many laws were
passed to limit the presence of
Punjabis in the state administra-
tion. And with the 1931 political
turmoil, the struggle for admin-
istrative jobs and government
service began to involve Pandits
and Muslims of the state, with
outsiders gradually pushed out
by both.
As per section 6 of The Offi-
cial Languages Act of 1963, a
State can prescribe any lan-
guage other than Hindi for use
in Acts passed by the Legislature
of the State or in Ordinances
promulgated by the Governor of
the State, a translation of the
lish language as required by
clause (3) of article 348 of the
Constitution has to be there.
Another section 7 of 'Optional
use of Hindi or other official lan-
guage in judgments, etc., of
High Courts' states that as from
the appointed day or any day
thereafter, the Governor of a
State may, with the previous
consent of the President, autho-
rised the use of Hindi or the offi-
cial language of the State, in
addition to the English lan-
guage, for the purpose of any
judgment, decree or order
passed or made by the High
court for that State and where
any judgment, decree or order is
passed or made in any such lan-
guage (other than the English
language), it shall be accompa-
nied by a translation of the same
in the English language issued
under the authority of the High
Court. But the most astonishing
part is due to Article 370 both
section 6 and 7 were not appli-
cable to State of Jammu and
Kashmir. Ideally government
should have started the change
by abolishing Urdu as require-
ment for posts like Tehsildar,
Naib-Tehsildar and Patwari, but
finds it difficult due to the fact
that revenue records have been
stored in Urdu for more than 100
years. With digitisation of
record in process it's a golden
opportunity for administration
to forego Urdu and adopt Hindi
or English as standard language.
Ironically DC Jammu's official
site has still Ration Card Form
uploaded in Urdu only which
majority of Jammu people can
neither read nor fill up and the
other two forms of Centralized
Personal Information System
and Tenants Information Form
are in English. Over the last two
production of their literature and
many courses have been intro-
duced in more colleges and in
universities all over the state.
Apart from these primary
regional languages, other small-
er regional languages like
Pahari, Punjabi and Balti have
also been given prominence in
order to save them from extinc-
tion but the government efforts
to promote regional languages-
especially Dogri and Kashmiri-
in the last two decades has only
deepened the sense of regional-
ism and identity crisis among
the people and in this race Urdu
has been left far behind.
Now out of one State, two
UTs of Jammu and Kashmir and
Ladakh have been carved out
but the question of official lan-
guage has been left unattended
as Section 47 of the J&K Reor-
ganisation Act empowers the
new Legislative Assembly of
the Union Territory of J&K to
"adopt any one or more of the
languages in use in the Union
Territory of Jammu and Kash-
mir or Hindi as the official lan-
guage or languages to be used
for all or any of the official pur-
poses." It would have been an
easy option right now to brazen
this out as well as all other spe-
cial provisions have been
thrown into the dustbin of histo-
ry where they always belonged.
With now UT cadre for even
elite services and Section 7 now
implemented in High Court of
UT, Urdu as official language
has outlived its shell life unless
GoI wants it otherwise to keep
this last icon of Pakistan's
National Language as a symbol
of sore in eyes of all nationalists
or victory symbol for radi-
calised jihadi elements.
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A
fter the removal of discriminatory Articles 370 and 35 A,
a new ray of hope has emerged for those people who were
facing lot of problems and miseries,due to the arbitrary
and discriminatory attitude of the successive governments for the
redressal of their grievances .Once again the central government
under the dynamic leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi
and Home Minister of India Amit Shah has proved again that thi-
er working is totally different than previous governments and are
committed for the welfare of the Public and resolution of the prob-
lems.
On 16-5 -2020, Department of Disaster Management, Relief
Rehabilitation and Reconstruction J&K issued an order for the
registration of bonafide migrants or displaced persons for the pur-
poses of issuance of Domicile certificate. A welcomed decision
of the Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir Adminstration for
registration of the bonafide displaced families who were not reg-
istered earlier by the successive governments due to unknown rea-
sons. It is a very bold and significant step which the UT Admin-
istration has taken and it will also directly give a big relief to many
unregistered displaced families who are living within J&K and
Number of times issues related to
registration of displaced families
living within J&K and outside in
other Indian states have been taken
up but no Government in the
erstwhile State of Jammu and
Kashmir had paid any heed to their
genuine demands. It was demanded
by various social and political
organisations number of times that
government must do an excercise
and also give an opportunity
other Indian States. In this order UT Administration again gave
an opportunity to all those displaced families and migrants who
were unregistered and had approached from pillar to post in every
government of erstwhile State of Jammu and Kashmir but the suc-
cessive governments every time had given them fake and false
assurances for thier registration.Ironically, the displaced persons
settled outside J&K were cheated and were disowned, excluded
number of times by the kashmir centric hegemony. Number of

In minutiae: Vivad Se Vishwas

Dheeraj Jandial The proposal for introducing this mechanism the disputed tax amount is paid before March 31,
for Direct Taxes defaulters is primarily based upon 2020.
declarations covering disputed interest (where
there is no dispute on tax corresponding to such
times issues related to registration of displaced families living
within J&K and outside in other Indian states have been taken up
but no Government in the erstwhile State of Jammu and Kashmir
had paid any heed to their genuine demands. It was demanded by
various social and political organisations number of times that
government must do an excercise and also give an opportunity for
registration of all those displaced families left behind but the dis-
criminatory attitude of successive governments never took a step

I
n the series of steps to ebb the economic slow- the resounding success in disposing of close to 1.90 Those taxpayers who are not able to pay direct interest) are eligible under Vivad se Vishwas. It is
down, the Finance Ministry extended vivad se taxes by March 31st also clarifies that appeals in which appellant has
vishwas scheme till December 31, 2020. The then, they will get fur- already paid the disputed demand either partly or
extension of the amnesty scheme is intended ther time till June fully are also covered. If the amount of tax paid is
towards generation of revenues to make up for the 30th. However, in that more than amount payable under Vivad se Vish-
coffers that were liberally utilized for mobilizing case, he/she would was, the appellant will be entitled to refund with-
the fight against Covid-19. have to pay 10 percent out interest under section 244A of the Act. The dis-
It was with the intent to provide for a resolu- more on the tax. puted tax includes tax related to tax deducted at
tion of pending direct tax disputes, the Union In case it is just the source (TDS) and tax collection at source (TCS)
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in her Bud- interest and the penal- which are disputed and pending in appeal. How-
get speech on February 01, 2020 announced the ty which is being dis- ever, if there is no dispute related to TDS or TCS
Vivad se Vishwas Scheme 2020 (From Disputes to puted, the taxpayer and there is delay in depositing such TDS/TCS,
Trust) relating to direct tax cases. The scheme is will have to pay 25 then the dispute pending in appeal related to inter-
said to be on lines similar to Sabka Vishwas (Lega- percent of the disput- est levied due to such delay will be covered under
cy Dispute Resolution) Scheme, 2019 (Indirect Tax ed amount till March Vivad se Vishwas.
Dispute Resolution Scheme) which was 31, after which, it will Making clarification as to where prosecution
announced in Budget 2019, to settle disputes relat- be 30 per cent. has been instituted against the assesses and is pend-
ing to Indirect Taxes, wherein the government is The scheme can ing in court, the eligibility for the Vivad se Vish-
said to have been able to settle as many as 1.89 lakh also be availed in was is afforded where only notice for initiation of
cases and has been successful in achieving the lakh crore applications under the indirect taxes search and seizure procedures where the recovery prosecution has been issued with reference to tax
intended results. whereunder taxes worth Rs 90,000 crore were real- is up to ?5 crore. arrears. The taxpayer therefore has a choice to com-
Intending to provide a one-time opportunity to ized. The standout successes of the Sabka Vishwas The Quantum and Significance pound the offence and opt for Vivad se Vishwas
end disputes related with personal income tax and (indirect taxes scheme) scheme was in settlement With the disputed direct tax arrears of around The Finale
corporate tax, amid the din, the Lok Sabha on of the controversial disputed tax case of Mondelez Rs. 9.32 lakh crores, which is equivalent to almost The Government announced the Direct Taxs
March 04, 2020 passed the Direct Tax Vivad se India Foods Pvt Ltd (which was earlier known as a year's direct tax revenue collection and are pend- Vivad Se Vishwas scheme with a very noble inten-
Vishwas Bill, 2020 with 24 amendments. Cadbury India). The firm was accused of evading ing in the courts, the government hopes to recov- tion to settle disputes and reduce the pendency of
The scheme aims to resolve 4,83,000 direct tax- taxes to the tune of Rs 580 crore (excluding taxes er a big chunk of this in a swift and simple way.
litigations. It is indeed a welcome move aimed at
related disputes pending in various appellate and penalties). In the end, Mondelez paid Rs 439 This is expected to come as a big relief to the tax- settling direct tax disputes/litigation and would
forums including Commissioner (Appeals), crore on January 20 under the amnesty scheme
payers, who while opting for the scheme, will get certainly help in ease of doing business in India,
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, High Court, SALIENT FEATURES the relief of not having to fight the case endlessly. so that assessees can focus their time, efforts and
Supreme Court or in international arbitration, irre-
Emboldened by the success of Sabka Vishwas These tax disputes take lot of efforts, resources resources on business rather than fighting tax dis-
spective of whether the demand in such cases was scheme for the indirect taxes, the Vivad se Vish- and monetary fund's both on the taxpayers' end as putes.
pending or had been paid. It provided for waiver was Scheme aims at dispute resolution in respect well as on the Income Tax Department's end.
Above all, the government has made its inten-
of interest, penalty and prosecution. of pending income tax litigation in order to reduce The Clarifications on FAQs tion quite clear that they do not want any disputes
It proposes to bring appeals filed by taxpayers pending litigation, generate revenue for the Gov-
After introduction of Vivad se Vishwas in Lok with taxpayers but desire to earn the trust of the
as well as those filed by the I-T Department (or ernment and benefit taxpayers. Sabha, several queries have been received from the taxpayers. Will the liquidity target be realised, only
when the Department has lost a case). The idea
It targets to resolve 483,000 direct tax-related stakeholders seeking clarifications in respect of the collections ending this fiscal will certify.
behind the scheme is to reduce litigation in the disputes pending in various appellate forums by various provisions contained therein. The Govern- (The author is Chief Accounts Officer, JMC)
direct tax arena.
offering complete waiver on interest and penalty if ment considered these queries and clarified that feedbackexcelsior@gmail.com
to consider this geniune demands of left out displaced families.
Now,this opportunity of registration for the purpose of obtaining
domicile certificate shall be open only for a period of one year
from the date of issuance of this order.Now therefore, in this order.
The Relief and Rehabilitation Commissioner (Migrants), Jammu
and Kashmir shall be the Competent Authority for the purposes
of Registration of displaced persons besides Kashmiri migrants
for the purpose of issuance of domicle certificates .The bonafide
Migrants and bonafide displaced persons who are not yet regis-
tered with the Relief and Rehabilitation Commissioner
(Migrants), Jammu and Kashmir, can apply before the Competent
Authority for registration for the purpose of issuance of a domi-
cile certificate only,with any one of the following documents, for
registration:-
Copy of the permanent resident certificate of the applicant or
his parents or grandparents issued by competent authority in Jam-
mu and Kashmir.
Copy of the electoral roll for the year 1951, showing the name
of the applicant or his/her parents/grandparents.
Copy of the electoral roll for the year 1988, showing the name
of the applicant or his /her parents/grandparents. Provided that the
applicant or his/her parents or grandparents in (i)(ii)and (iii) above
includes both males and females.
Proof of working in any autonomous body or an entity fully
or partially owned by the Government of Jammu and Kashmir
before or after migration on 1.11.1989.
Proof of registration as a migrant or a displaced person of Jam-
mu and Kashmir with any competent authority or Government of
other States/UTs.Proof of having any documentation which would
have made the person eligible to obtain a permanent resident cer-
tificate of Jammu and Kashmir before 6-8-2019. So, the central
government may appeal through the medium of publications in
daily newspaper and also through electronic media by issuing noti-
fication for registration of left out displaced families and all those
migrants be approached and apprised that the government of
Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir has made provisions for
all those displaced families and migrants who were ignored pre-
viously by the successive governments for their registration.
The author is (Advocate), J&K

When COVID-19 pandemic will end?

Dr Shikha Sharma coronavirus transmission, vaccine devel- approximately 15000 cases of paralysis per campaign and targeted 1 million children children less than 5 years of age while coro- and delivery of vaccination would be far
opment is in progress and are at different year until the vaccine arrived. In 1955 vac- upto 3 years of age. In 1995 after getting navirus doesn't distinguish the age group less for these countries as compared to

T
he coronavirus outbreak was first
identified in China in December
2019. According to the worldome-
ter site approximately 52.08 lakhs of coro-
navirus cases have been identified so far
andcurrently between 80,000 to 1 lakhs
cases are increasing per day. Coronavirus
has caused approx. 3.34 lakhs deaths across
the world. USA, Russia, Brazil, Spain, UK,
Italy, France, Germany, Turkey, Iran, India
and Peru are the top 11 countries where
coronavirus cases are more than 1 lakhs.
Most of the countries have implemented
lockdown to stop the spread of virus which
has also increased the social-economic
pressure. However lockdown has resulted
in the decrease in the number of cases in
many countries but this has also led to the
increase in the unemployment rate, depres-
sion, fear and anxiety among the people.
Moreover there is no guarantee that after
uplifting lockdown a second wave of coro-
navirus will not arise sooner or later. Indeed
with strict lockdown measure the cases
have reduced but it has not come down to
zero in any country due to the higher trans-
mission rate of coronavirus. The current
scenerio demands the development of
drugs, vaccine, and stem cell therapy at
faster pace for the prevention and treatment
of coronavirus. Vaccination is the most
effective way for the prevention of infec-
tious diseases. In the past vaccination has
eradicated the small pox and greatly
restricted the various diseases such as
polio, measles, diptheria, rubella,
haemophilus influenza and tetnus. To stop
stages of clinical trial. According to the
world health organization there are 9-10 top
vaccine candidate for COVID-19 infection.
Top contenders for coronavirus vaccines
are Moderna Therapeutics, USA; Univer-
sity of Oxford, UK collaborated with
Astrazenca and Serum Institute of Pune,
India ; Novavax Inc, USA; INOVIO phar-
maceuticals, USA; Pfizer, USA in collabo-
ration with BNTECH, Germany; Sanofi
France, Johnson & Johnson, USA; CanSi-
no Biologics Inc, China; Sinovac Biotech,
China, British American Tobacco, UK. If
Vaccine trials become successful then most
of the companies are expecting to produce
millions of doses in 2020 and billion in
2021.
Long Journey of polio Virus
The worst epidemic of the first half of
20th century was Polio. In USA every sum-
mer used to begin with the fear of the arrival
of invisible enemy "Polio virus". At that
time there was no cure for the virus which
led to the closing of movie theatres and
swimming pool for the next four decade.
Fear used to imbibe inside the parents for
sending their children's to playground and
birthday parties. Similar to current coron-
avirus infection, in 1916 during polio out-
break in US, children who were suspected
of infections were taken from the homes,
away from their families and isolated in
sanitariums. Polio cases peaked in USA in
1952 with 57,879 cases and 3145 deaths.
Those who were lucky enough to survives
this deadly infectious disease ended up
with some form of paralysis. It caused
cination of poliomyelitis was developed by
scientist Jonas Salk and his team in USA.
Between 1955 and 1962 400 million doses
of polio vaccine was distributed which led
to the drop in polio cases by 90%. Another
polio vaccine came into commercial use
was developed by Albert Sabin. Polio got
eliminated from the developed countries
between 1960s and 1970s. However till
1980s the disease was still prevalent in 125
countries with estimated 3.5 lakhs paralyt-
ic cases per year. In 1988 Global polio erad-
ication initiative was started to stop the
virus spread with global vaccination cam-
paign. India was also the part of this cam-
paigning which led to the decrease in the
cases from 2 lakhs to few thousands. Ini-
tially the process to eradicate polio virus
was slow in India until 1994 when Delhi
government conducted mass immunization
success in Delhi, India launched nation-
wide polio campaigning targeting children
upto 5 years of age. Polio virus first strain
got eradicated in 1999 while second polio
virus strain reappeared in 2009 in UP and
Bihar and eradicated by 2011.According to
the world health organization the number
of polio cases have come down to 99.99%
with 175 cases reported in 2019. While as
of 2020, polio virus is only prevalent in two
countries Pakistan and Afghanistan.Count
the number of years the world has dealt with
poliovirus to prevent its spread.
Polio and Coronavirus: Does history
repeat itself? Lesson to learn from past
endemic how we will combat Coron-
avirus pandemic?
Polio and coronavirus are highly infec-
tious diseases, spread by direct contact
from person to person, Polio affects the
whether its children, adult or aged person
thus number of cases are more with
COVID-19. Moreover polio was seasonal
infectious disease while coronavirus does-
n't seem to be the same. How long it will
take to eradicate coronavirus is the present
question?Poliovirus vaccine is given
mandatory to all the children below 5 years
of age and it took 38 years to eradicate polio
from India completely since it joined the
global polio eradication initiative. How we
will combat coronavirus infection spread?
Once the coronavirus vaccine will arrive,
do we need to give coronavirus vaccine to
everyone?The current population of India
is approx.1.38 billion second to China.Is it
possible? If yes how long it will take? How
many vaccine doses India will receive/
manufacture each month? Who should be
given the first preference?Earlier USA
President Donald Trump said in interview
that older people and nursing homes will
be given the first preference in their coun-
try. Do we also need to adopt a similar kind
of strategy? Or it could be according to the
infected area? During polio eradication
campaigning, reluctances of many people
in taking the vaccine was also the major
issue? We need to be prepared to deal with
such issues in advance. Let us compare the
population statistics with other developed
countries. The population of USA is aprox
33 crores almost 4-5 times less than India
and most of the European countries popu-
lation is less than 20 crores while most of
them fall below 10 crores i.e5-10 times less
than India. This indicates that requirement
India. USA is investing on top notch com-
panies such as Astrazeneca, UK; Moderna
Inc, USA; Sanofi, France and setting up
deal for coronavirus vaccine to start its
economy at faster pace.
Does this mean that developed coun-
tries will be able to again tackle the coron-
avirus outbreak at faster pace similar to
polio crises once the vaccine will be out?
These are the few questions we need to
address and to prepare our strategies in
advance to deal with coronavirus infection
spread.However with COVID-19 infection
herd immunity is also developing simulta-
neously so there could be a possibility that
along with vaccination, herd immunity may
also help to eradicate coronavirus at faster
pace. Our government can also plan ran-
dom sampling for testing COVID-19 anti-
bodies in normal people to estimate prob-
able herd immunity in particular region and
among different age groups. This will also
help to determine the spread of coronavirus
if at all it has gone unnoticed.Learning from
the previous epidemic/pandemic, our gov-
ernment should be ready with the Coron-
avirus eradication plan. At this stage we
should not be dependent on one particular
treatment but maybe ready with multiple
therapies to combat coronavirus infection.
Finally, we need to be 100% sure that vac-
cine is safe/effective before starting admin-
istering it to everyone.
(The author is PhD and Postdoc in stem Cells)
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(The views expressed by the authors are their personal)

THURSDAY, MAY 28, 2020 (PAGE 8)
DGP rewards 166 police personnel for
dedication, hardwork against COVID-19
Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, May 27: To boost
the morale of the police person-
nel who have been on the fore-
front of the efforts to contain the
spread of COVID-19 in the
Union Territory of Jammu and
Kashmir, the Director General
of Police (DGP) Dilbag Singh
has rewarded 166 officers and
police personnel with commen-
dation certificates and cash
rewards. Earlier, 230 police offi-
cers and personnel were reward-
ed for their work and conduct
during COVID-19.
Out of the 166 police person-
nel nine are Inspectors, ten Sub-
Inspector, nine Assistant Sub-
Inspectors, twenty Head
Constables, forty-nine Selection
Grade Constables, thirty-eight
Constables, seven Followers and
sixteen SPOs.
The nine Inspectors reward-
ed include Muneer Ahmed,
Mashkoor Ahmed, Inderjeet
Singh, Adil Rashid, Rashid
Malik, Taseer Hameed, Parveiz
Ahmad, Gurpurab Singh and
Manzoor Ahmad.
The ten Sub Inspectors
rewarded include Ravinder
Singh, Mohd. Nawaz, Mohd.
Shafi, Baljeet Singh, Ankush
Sharma, Showkat Ali, Tawseef
Ahmad, Mohd. Abbas, Reyaz
Qadir and Abdul Maeed
The nine Assistant Sub
Inspectors rewarded include
Rajinder Singh, Yog Raj, Ali
Mohd., Abdul Rashid, Mohd.
Muzaffer, Mohd. Shafi, Ab.
Rehman, Ahsan Ahmed and
Farooq Ahmed.
The twenty Head Constables
rewarded include Tilak Raj,
Dilshad Gani, Nasir Ahmed,
Satish Kumar, Jaswant Rai,
Vijay Kumar, Reyaz Ahmed,
NHPC officials during distribution of personal hygiene kits. to non availability of the doctors
NHPC distributes
personal hygiene kits
Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, May 27: NHPC organized under the able guid-
Limited, India's premier ance and leadership of A.K.
hydropower company is observ- Singh, Chairman and Managing
ing Swachhata Pakhwada across Director, NHPC.
all it regional offices, power sta-
tions and projects from 16th to NHPC distributed personal
31st May 2020. During this hygiene kits to local residents of
Pakhwada, NHPC is also organ- Santosh Nagar, NHPC Contract
izing various activities like labour and NHPC security
cleanliness awareness pro- employees.
grammes, cleanliness drives and
hygiene kits distribution in and undertaken following all norms sultation with party's J&K presi-
around its Corporate Office of social distancing in view of dent, Ravinder Raina, party J&K
complex and Residential ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. general secretary (Org.), Ashok
Destroy un-exploded shells in
Tosmaidan: RTI Movement
Excelsior Correspondent
SRINAGAR, May 27:
Chairman Jammu & Kashmir
RTI Movement Dr Raja
Muzaffar Bhat has urged upon
Government to destroy all the
unexploded artillery shells in
Tosmaidan meadow.
He said that these live shells
are posing a great threat to the
local population and visiting
tourists.
In a statement issued here,
Dr Raja Muzaffar Bhat said that
blast in Tosmaidan on Tuesday
was an ample proof that live
shells are still lying scattered
there.
"RTI Movement expresses
sympathy with the family of
Mohammad Asif Wani, a class
9th student from Beeru area
who got seriously injured in a
blast on Tuesday in
Tosmaidan," the statement read.
It added that in August 2018
another man died of a similar
blast and three other persons
were injured. The RTI
Movement said that on one
other hand the government in
2015 claimed that meadow was
cleared of all the live shells as
Army conducted operation
Youth drowns in Tawi
Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, May 27: A 20-year-old youth drowned today in Tawi
river in Bajalta area of city outskirts.
According to a police official, the deceased namely Vicky
Kumar son of Dewan Chand, resident of Chaklarhgan (Bajalta)
along with one of his friends had gone to take bath in Tawi river
this evening.
He said while taking bath, Vicky went into deep waters and
drowned as he did not know swimming. "His friend raised alarm
after which locals and Sidhra police launched rescued operation
and after a hectic operation of about 3 hours, his dead body was
recovered but at about 10 kilometres from the spot where he had
drowned," the official said.
The official said that the body of the deceased was sent for
postmortem at Government Medical College and Hospital, Jammu
while Sidhra police had taken cognizance of the matter.
Gh. Qadir, Hamidullah, Javid
Ahmad, Shayam Lal, Zakir
Hussain, Mohd. Muzaffar, Arif
Hussain, Mushtaq Ahmad, Gh.
Mohammad, Mohammad
Ashraf, Farooq Ahmad,
Khurshid Ahmed and Manzoor
Ahmad.
The forty-nine Selection
Grade Constables rewarded
include Kuldeep Kumar, Haroon
Rashid, Jaffer Hussain, Sohan
Lal, Ashiq Hussain, Arshad
Ahmed, Riaz Ahmed, Mohd.
Hafiz, Rakesh Kumar, Ashwani
Kumar, Romesh Kumar, Mohd.
Shafi, Abdul Razak, Abdul
Hamid, Nazakat Ali, Latief
Ahmad, Nissar Ahmad, Danish
Nazir, Fayaz Ahmad, Reyaz
Ahmad, Fayaz Ahmad, Shabir
Ahmad, Fayaz Ahmad, Mohd.
Amin, Reyaz Ahmad, Mumtaz
Ahamd, Adil Ahmad, Sheikh
Nawaz, Mohd. Iqbal, Shabir
Ahmad, Zahoor Ahmad, Altaf
Hussain, Mehraj Ahmad, Abrar
Ahmad, Mohd. Asif, Dilshad
Ahmad, Rashid Ahmad, Gh.
Nabi, Mohammad Amin, Gh.
Mohi-ud-Din, Aijaz-ud-din,
Nazir Ahmad, Naseer Ahmed,
Reyaz Ahmad, Javid Ahmad,
Reyaz Ahmad, Mohamad Latief,
Mohamad Majloon and Javid
Ahmad.
The thirty-eight Constables
rewarded include Jan Mohd.,
Satish Kumar, Mudasir Iqbal,
Khursheed Ahmed, Shahnawaz,
Nissar Ahmad, Imtiyaz Ahmad,
Javeed Ahmad, Abdul Waheed,
Mohd. Kamran, Tauseef Ahmed,
Bilal Ahmad, Sajad Ahmad,
Amjed Ahmad, Firdous Ahmad,
Bilal Ahmad, Bilal Ahmad,
Mohd. Shafi, Shabir Ahmad,
Mohd. Rouf, Abdul Qayoom,
Ajaz Ahmad, Anayatullah
Hussain, Kaisar Ahmad Sheikh,
MLA and senior Congress
leader, Ashok Kumar has urged
the Lieutenant Governor for fill-
ing up the vacant posts of doc-
tors and paramedical staff at
New Type Primary Health
Centre (NTPHC), Gai (Dessa) in
Ramban constituency.
at NTPHC, many patients of this
area have to walk by foot about
60 km to reach at District
Hospital Doda for their treat-
ment due to ongoing lockdown
4.0 as there were no passenger
Complex at Faridabad. vehicles.
The activities are being
Under this programme,
trict Jammu rural, Kisan Morcha
president, Satish Sharma in con-
The activities are being
Koul, Party J&K president,
Fallah in the area.
"We filed a petition in
National Green Tribunal (NGT)
and appealed for sanitizing the
area but the Govt took no con-
crete steps and we already lost
one precious life in 2018 and
now Asif is critical. We appeal
LG G C Murmu and Advisor
Baseer Khan to intervene" the
RTI Movement demanded.
Pertinently, RTI movement,
the statement said, had filed a
petition in the National Green
Tribunal (NGT) about the pres-
ence of live shells in
Tosmaidan.
After hearing the petition
NGT had directed the Ministry
of Defence to ensure that the
meadow was clean before
August 10, 2016.
"Unfortunately this order was
not at all respected and not a
single team visited Tosmaidan
until the whole meadow
became inaccessible due to
2016 snowfall.
RTI movement demanded
that all the victims of
Tosmaidan-dead as well as
injured-should be adequately
compensated and rehabilitated
as well.
Mubashir Ahmad, Mohammad
Ahmin, Arshid Ahmad, Israr
Ahmad, Ishfaq Ahmad, Sharief-
ud-din, Mohammad Ashraf,
Mushtaq Ahmad, Abid Hussain,
Zameer Ahmad, Waseem
Ahmad, Rafiq Ahmad, Amjid
Parvaiz and Shabir Ahmad.
The seven Followers reward-
ed include Isher Singh, Bipan
Singh, Shams-u-din, Mushtaq
Ahmad, Gulzar Ahmad, Havud
Ahmad and Fayaz Ahmad.
One Pharmacist Altaf
Ahmad and seven Semi Skilled
Employees (SSE) Ab. Rehman,
Fayaz Ahmad, Ab. Rahim,
Qudratullah, Farooq Ahmad,
Feroz Ahmad and Zahoor
Ahmad have also been reward-
ed.
The sixteen SPOs rewarded
for excellent work include
Santosh Singh, Yog Raj, Radha
Krishan, Shamim Akhtar, Khem
Raj, Ashok Kumar, Aris Akhtar,
Mohd. Irfan, Ishfaq Ahmad,
Owais Ahmad, Abid Ahmad,
Shabir Ahmad, Aijaz Ahmad,
Imtiyaz Ahmad, Hilal Ahmad
and Mehfooz Ahmad
These rewards have been
given to these officers and per-
sonnel for their dedication and
devotion towards their assigned
duties. The Director General of
Police has complemented these
officers and personnel for their
work and dedication and has
expressed the hope that they will
continue to work with same zeal
and dedication in future as well.
Pertinent to mention that ear-
lier 230 officers including 8
Inspectors, 13 Sub-Inspector, 18
Assistant Sub-Inspectors, 36
Head Constables, 63 Selection
Grade Constables, 42
Constables, 18 Followers and 27
SPOs.
Former MLA for filling up
posts of docs, paramedical staff
Excelsior Correspondent
RAMBAN, May 27: Former
Ashok Kumar said that due
He said most of the villages
BJP Jammu rural district Kisan
Morcha nominates office bearers
Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, May 27: BJP dis-
Kisan Morcha, Omi Khajuria,
BJP district president Jammu
rural, Rajinder Singh Chib and
other senior party leaders
announced new office bearers
and Mandal presidents.
Nihal Singh, Babbu Charak,
Billu Angural, Yash Paul
Sharma, Sub. (retd) Balwant
Singh, Sham Lal Sharma
(Sarpanch) have been nominated
as district Morcha vice-presi-
dents.
Anil Barsala (Sarpanch),
Sardar Jaswant Singh
(Sarpanch), Advocate Naresh
Bhagat have been nominated as
district Morcha general secre-
taries.
Jagmohan Singh, Balbir
Kumar, Tarsem Sharma,
Ramesh Chander Sharma,
Dhanter Singh Langeh, Joginder
Singh Langeh (Sarpanch),
Manohar Lal Balgotra have been
nominated as district Morcha
secretaries.
Sub. (retd) Subash Bakshi
has been nominated as district
Morcha treasurer and Subash
Chander as district Morcha addi-
tional treasurer.
Tarsem Singh has been nom-
SHO spends Rs 1.3 lakh
in feeding cows, dogs
Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, May 27: SHO
Lakhanpur Inspector Sanjeev
Chib has
spent Rs
1.30 lakh
from his
pocket to
purchase
green grass
for cows and
biscuits and
milk for stray dogs and other
animals during lockdown in
Kathua and Lakhanpur areas.
Still, the SHO and his team
are making all out efforts to feed
cows, dogs and other stray ani-
Advisor Baseer Khan during visit to Mubarak Mandi
Complex on Wednesday.
Advisor inspects progress on
Mubarak Mandi renovation
Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, May 27: Advisor
to Lieutenant Governor, Baseer
Khan today visited Mubarak
Mandi Heritage Complex
(MMHC) to inspect the
progress on renovation works
being carried out for its conser-
vation.
Executive Director, Mubarak
Mandi Jammu Heritage Society,
Deepika K. Sharma; Director
Tourism Jammu; Director
Archaeology; officials of
Engineer wing of MMJHS and
other concerned officers were
also present on the occasion.
The Advisor went round the
Heritage Complex and sought
details about the status of the
work from the concerned func-
tionaries.
He directed to constitute a
progress review committee,
which shall analyze the work
progress on regular basis and
submit the report to the Board
for further review.
The Executive Director
briefed the Advisor about pres-
ent status and informed that
Emergency Stabilization of the
in the Dessa region are snow
bound and are disconnected and
inaccessible during the winter
season. It becomes imperative to
upgrade the New Type Primary
Health Centre (NTPHC) to
Community Health Centre in
order to give justice to the peo-
ple in terms of medical facilities.
He also demanded to setup a
40 bedded hospital for Rudra
Ganga valley which comprises
of the dozen villages namely
Malan, Shainkhly, Kunda,
Jartund, Kralan, Bhatta,
Chander-bhutan and Gorkhan.
The Rudra-Ganga valley has
zero connectivity in terms of
road, electricity and medical
facilities even in 21st century,
said Ashok Kumar.
inated as district Morcha media
secretary and Sardar Harpreet
Singh has been nominated as
district Morcha co-media secre-
tary.
Neel Kanth Sharma, Naseeb
Singh Langeh (Sarpanch), Raju
Arrora has been nominated as
Morcha district spokesperson.
Bhagwan Singh has been
nominated as district Morcha
office secretary and Pyar Singh
as additional office secretary.
Yog Raj has been nominated
as district Morcha publicity sec-
retary and Vijay Sharma has
been nominated as district
Morcha additional publicity sec-
retary.
Narinder Singh Manhas as
Morcha district programme
coordinator.
Morcha district Executive
members included Attar Singh,
Ashok Singh, Bal Krishan,
Rattan Lal, Gurdeep Singh,
Vijay Gupta, Sanjay Sharma,
Mansa Ram (Sarpanch),Gopal
Sharma,Mohan Lal.
Pyara Lal Sharma has been
nominated as Morcha Dansal
Mandal president, Prem Singh
has been nominated as Morcha
Marh Mandal president, Swarn
Singh for Raipur Domana
Morcha Mandal president, Subsequent to the appointment
Kishore Sharma for Muthi
Paloura Morcha Mandal presi-
dent, Gopal Sharma for
Mathwar Morcha Mandal presi-
dent, Rajesh Kumar for Nagrota
Morcha Mandal president.
mals.
Chib and his team can be NABFINS, a subsidiary of
seen feeding green grass to NABARD headquartered in
cows, horses and other animals Bengaluru.
in the morning and biscuits and
milk to stray dogs in the night. from the prestigious Indian
The Kathua Police has laud- Agricultural Research Institute,
ed the efforts of Inspector Chib New Delhi, joined NABARD as
and his team.
Chib was earlier posted as capacities at the Head Office,
SHO Kathua and presently he is
SHO Lakhanpur.
Earlier, Union Minister of Andaman & Nicobar Islands,
State in the Prime Minister's New Delhi and Bengaluru.
Office (PMO) Dr Jitendra Singh
had also tweeted a photograph President of Agri-Business
of Chib feeding cows and lauded Finance Ltd, Hyderabad and the
his efforts.
various structures is also being
undertaken in five blocks of
Royal Palace complex.
The Advisor directed the
Executive Director to work out a
plan with regard to optimum uti-
lization of the portions of
Heritage Complex, which have
been completely restored.
He directed the executing
agency to take care of the origi-
nal architectural features of the
royal complex while executing
the renovation work. He asked
them to maintain social distanc-
ing and follow the SOPs while
executing the work.
He emphasized upon paying
special care to retain the aesthet-
ic ambience of the precious her-
itage.
Seeking speedy execution,
the Advisor asked the executing
agency to avoid further delay in
the completion of heritage site.
BJP Vice President Yudhvir Sethi addressing people during
campaign on Swavlamban Abhiyan in Jammu.
Yudhvir leads awareness campaign
on Swavlamban Abhiyan
Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, May 27: J&K BJP
Vice President, Yudhvir Sethi
today launched an awareness
campaign to spread information
about Swadeshi Swavlamban
Abhiyan (self-reliance cam-
paign) to promote local produc-
tion that will in turn generate
jobs.
Flanked by Suresh Bharti
and Naresh Abrol, Sethi led the
awareness campaign in
Panjtirthi area of Jammu city to
generate awakening and com-
mitment for 'swadeshi' and self-
reliance campaign launched by
Prime Minister Narendra Modi
while announcing the Special
Economic Package.
"Self reliance for Bharat
means 'swadeshi' only.
'Swavlamban' would be
achieved by rejuvenating
indigenous industry, including
small scale industries, small
businesses, artisans, rural
industries including food pro-
cessing industry and other non-
farm activities with an aim to
generate inclusive growth with
impetus on employment," Sethi
said.
He asserted it was unfortu-
nate that policy makers in the
past never posed trust in indige-
nous talent, resources and
knowledge and therefore, over
emphasized on public sector
and later on foreign capital and
MNCs.
"PM Modi's recent call that
we have to be 'vocal for local' is
Chintala takes over as
Chairman NABARD
Excelsior Correspondent
MUMBAI, May 27:
by the
Government
of India, GR
Chintala has
taken over as
t h e
Chairman of
Agriculture
National
Bank
and
for
Rural
Development (NABARD) here
today.
Previously, he was the
Managing Director of
Chintala, a Post Graduate
an officer and worked in various
Mumbai and Regional Offices
including Hyderabad,
Chandigarh, Lucknow,
He was also the Vice
Director of Bankers Institute of
Distribution of ration, essential items continues
Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, May 27:
Distribution of ration and essen-
tial items among needy persons
continued here today.
166 Battalion CRPF dis-
tributed ration kits among needy
and poor people in village
Karawa of tehsil Banihal in dis-
trict Ramban. Shakti Singh,
Second-in-Command, Renuka,
Assistant Commandant and
other official were present.
Bank of India, Satwari
Branch, Amritsar Zone under
NBG North-I distributed dry
ration to needy and distressed
people in Lower Roop Nagar
area. Chief Manager Satwari
Branch Puneet Gupta, General
Manager NBG North 1 Salil Kr
Swain, Zonal Manager Vasudev,
Deputy Zonal Manager Kewal
Kumar Garg, Harish Khurana,
PRO, NBG North-I, Anita
Chand Puri social activist and
many others were present on the
occasion.
Youth Wing of Bharat
Raksha Manch under the guid-
ance of UT Youth President
Rohit Bajrangi and General
Secretary of UT J&K Satpal
Hindu distributed food items
among the needy people near
Railway Station Jammu. The
program of food distribution
was chaired by Pawan Kundal,
Deepak Sharma, Sanjay, Anil,
Pankaj, Manoj, Rakesh Kaka,
Sunny, Deepu, Arvind, Saurabh
and Ajay.
Gandhi Global Family
a pleasant departure from the
existing policy based on global-
isation and liberalisation, espe-
cially foreign capital dependent
model of development," he
said.
Yudhvir said that it was the
time to revive those local indus-
tries that were taken for granted
in the era of globalisation.
"It is also time to usher in
economic policies that produce
welfare, sustainable incomes,
help job creation and, all in all,
put faith in the people," he
added.
Sethi also informed that
Prime Minister Narendra Modi
himself has urged all fellow cit-
izens to download the "Aarogya
Setu" App.
He said that it was a fantas-
tic use of technology to combat
Coronavirus and by leveraging
technology, it provides impor-
tant information.
Mandal President Jammu
East Praveen Kerni, Mandal
President Mahila Morcha Neeru
Anand, Mandal Vice President
Vinod Gupta, Mandal General
Secretary Vipan Sharma,
Mandal Secretary Suresh
Bharti, Mandal Office
Secretary Ved Padha, Mandal
Treasurer Naresh Abrol, Booth
Presidents Bhupeshwar Singh
and Harcharan Singh, Rohit
Badyal, Varinder Verma, Vishal
Sharma, Rakesh Kumar, Nikhil
Roy and Sunil Kapoor partici-
pated in the awareness cam-
paign.
Rural Development (BIRD),
Lucknow.
He has handled several con-
sultancy assignments including
a significant one on “Roadmap
for Amalgamation of Regional
Rural Banks” in 2006 that led
the way for the consolidation of
196 RRBs.
He also undertook a consul-
tancy assignment on “Efficacy
of SGSY in meeting the aspira-
tions of SCs/STs” commissioned
by the Ministry of Rural
Development, whose recom-
mendations helped in launching
National Rural Livelihood
Mission (NRLM) throughout the
country and phasing out the
SGSY.
He has visited over 20 coun-
tries including USA, China,
European nations, Bolivia,
Brazil, Kenya, Senegal and
Indonesia for presenting papers
and other assignments.
His rich and varied ground-
level experience is expected to
further deepen NABARD’s
engagement with agriculture and
rural development issues, partic-
ularly, in the wake of the situa-
tion arising due to the recent
outbreak of the COVID-19 pan-
demic.
DAILY EXCELSIOR, JAMMU
CRPF personnel providing ration to needy persons.
-Excelsior/Parvaiz
J&K distributed dry ration KDD, Satish Zutshi Corporator,
among 30 local needy families Ravinder Kumar Sarpanch,
of Panjgrain and Jagti in Ayush Bhat Secretary Social
Nagrota identified by Sarpanch Media Cell and Sanjay Bhat
Panjgrain Thoru Ram and were present on the occasion.
Sarpanch Jagti Abha Jamwal. Authorities in Baramulla
33rd relief camp was organised kick-started free distribution of
by GGF J&K in presence of essential ration items among
GGF President J&K Padmashri migrant families. The drive was
Dr S P Varma. Gen TK Kaul, Er launched on the directions of
K K Mattoo GGF Advisor J&K, Deputy Commissioner
Dr Prem Sharma GGF Advisor Baramulla Dr GN Itoo. On the
Jammu, Jaswinder Singh Kuku occasion, Assistant Director
GGF Advisor Jammu City, RL Food Civil Supplies and
Sharma Owner Sarpanch Da Consumer Affairs Baramulla
Dhaba, Prof Qayoom Chauhan Shiekh Tariq was also present.
GGF Volunteer, Subash Singh Hari Singh Chib President
Thakur, Dwarkanath Sharma DCC Jammu Rural along with
Panch, Amit Varma, Dr Vishal Rajni Bala Corporator Ward
Partap Singh, Ragav Changotra, Number 60 and Bal Krishan
Chanderbhan Thakur and Sharma distributed ration among
Ankush Varma distributed the 50 poor and needy families of
material among the needy fami- Upper Roop Nagar and 30 fami-
lies. lies of Bakerwal Basti of Sector
BJP Kashmir Displaced 9 of Roop Nagar. Among others
District distributed ration and present were Tarun Vaid,
other essential items on the Virender Mehta, Rahul Padha
directions of TN Bhat President and Faiz.
BJP KK in the areas of Ganga Youth National Conference
Nagar (Bantalab), Netar Kothey, under the chairmanship of its
Bohri and Udheywala. Vinod Vice President Jammu Ankush
Pandita General Secretary BJP Abrol distributed ration among
KDD, Bharat Bhushan Bhat the Corona warriors and the
(Gosani) and Shuban Pandit, needy people at Ward Number
Vice Presidents, Vishal Jotishi 30, Talab Tillo. Among others
Secretary BJP, Vinod Bhat present were Bittu Pandit, Amit
Treasurer, Makhan Lal Bhat Sharma, Dharminder Sharma,
Vice President, Rahul Koul Surinder Kumar, Vicky Mehra
Yuva Morcha President BJP and Vijay Singh.
Ritvik murder case: Role of family
of main accused being probed
Excelsior Correspondent accused who is also a minor
(15-years-old) has confessed to
JAMMU, May 27: In the crime," sources said, adding
murder case of a 14-year-old
boy namely Ritvik, whose
the murder was done by him to
get costly phone of the
decomposed and mutilated
deceased which he had hidden
body was recovered from a at some place after committing
vacant plot in Chatha area of
the crime but was recovered by
city outskirts, Satwari police
the police later.
has detained one of the friends Sources said as the body of
of the deceased boy, who is the
the deceased was mutilated
main accused in the case.
and burnt with acid, it is hard
According to police
to believe that Vikrant did the
sources, the deceased boy and
crime alone, so police is inves-
the accused namely Vikrant
tigating in ever aspect and is
(name changed) were good
probing the role of Vikrant's
friends for last one and a half
family members as parents of
year and on the day Ritvik
the deceased has also leveled
went missing, the Ritvik and
Vikrant had talked to each
allegations against the family
members of the Vikrant.
other on phone and this was
established by call detail
Meanwhile, a senior police
officer told Excelsior that the
records of the mobile numbers investigation of the case is on
used by both.
right track and very soon they
"During interrogation, the
will solve the case.
Edufam launches online test
series for Accounts Assistant jobs
Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, May 27: In a
ing for jobs and mostly they are
dependent on Government sec-
tor for jobs as there is a dearth of
major relief to the candidates
aspiring for Accounts Assistant
private players in the Union
Territory,” she said.
jobs at Panchayat level in Rural “Edufam has come up with
Development and Panchayati the Online Mock Test series
Raj Department, Edufam has keeping in mind the study mate-
launched an Online Mock Test rial needs of job-aspirants
series comprising 10 mock test preparing for Accounts Assistant
papers of 120 marks each. exam. These are online tests
The idea of Online Mock where an aspirant can practice
Test series is to provide a plat- and take a test at the conven-
form to aspiring candidates to ience of home. It will help him
rate their preparation for the
to judge his preparation and
upcoming examination expected
guide him accordingly to crack
to be held for 2000 posts of
the exam,” Co-Founder Edufam
Accounts Assistant at Panchayat said.
level.
“We are confident that it will
surely prove to be a big respite
She said this platform pro-
vides touch-free experience to
aspirants in the time of COVID-
for aspirants as they are unable
to visit tuition centres in the
wake of Coronavirus pandemic.
19 where social distancing is
need of the hour.
The mock test papers and
Moreover, it will save their pre-
online test for Account Assistant
cious preparation time in search
is available at:
of preparatory material,” said https://www.edufam.in/hom
Co-Founder of Edufam, e/course/mock-test-papers-
Ambisha Sachdeva. account-assistant-panchayat-
“The youth is eagerly look- 2020/7.
JKKT holds protest against
Govt's anti-farmer policies
Excelsior Correspondent "And now this season, the
spread of scab in orchards due
SRINAGAR, May 27:
to the spray of fake and sub-
While maintaining the social
standard pesticides and fungi-
distancing norms, Jammu cides recommended by con-
Kashmir Kisan Tehreek
(JKKT) on the call of All
cerned officers has wreaked
havoc to apple trees," they
India Kissan Sangrash said, adding, the agencies,
Coordination Committee
who approved these sprays
(AIKSCC), held protests
must be made liable to pay
across J&K against anti-
compensation to the growers,
farmer policies.
who have suffered huge loss-
JKKT leaders said that the
es.
core sectors of our economy
JKKT also demanded com-
i.e horticulture and agriculture
pensation to the farmers for
has been badly affected due to
the losses they suffered during
the wrong policies of the
lockdown and stressed for re-
Government. They said farm- starting market intervention
ers of Kashmir have not only scheme to procure the left out
suffered due to lockdown, but apples lying in cold stores and
last August clampdown and the cherry crop which is ready
unseasonal snowfall in to be dispatched to the mar-
November 2019. kets outside Kashmir.
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From page 1
5 more soldiers, wives of SI, BSF
jawan among 37 test +ve in Jammu
tine for all air passengers has
been fixed at Katra and this was
a decision taken at highest level
“Room rent is as per the
Government notification depend-
ing upon class of the hotel. The
hotels can't charge room rent at
notified paid quarantine centres
(hotels) beyond four days,'' she
said.
District Magistrate
Udhampur Dr Piyush Singla
said 10 persons from district
Udhampur were today tested
positive for Coronavirus and all
of them were under administra-
tive quarantine as they had
travel history.
Rajouri district, who was work-
ing in New Delhi, today tested
positive for the virus, SSP
Rajouri Chandan Kohli said,
adding that the boy was under
administrative quarantine and
has been admitted in the
Government Medical College
(GMC) Jammu.
Three persons from Reasi, all
Male aged 15, 17 and 26, hailing
from Mahore, Chassana and
Dandakote villages in Reasi dis-
trict, today also tested positive
for COVID-19. One of them was
a student in Jammu, another a
labourer in Ramban and third
one was working in Uttarakhand.
On their return, they
had been kept under
administrative quaran-
tine and now have been
sent to the COVID hos-
pital.
A returnee
Ramban district has
in
THURSDAY, MAY 28, 2020 (PAGE 9)
States should come forward to battle
DCs among 10 shifted COVID-19 disruptions: Gadkari
Organization has been trans-
ferred and posted as Deputy
Director, Rural Sanitation, J&K.
Shahbaz Ahmad Mirza, NEW DELHI, May 27: announced by Prime Minister months and credit to farmers,
Jammu and Udhampur railway Commissioner, Bandipora. Deputy Commissioner, Narendra Modi would result in totalling Rs 3.10 lakh crore.
G A Sofi, Director General, Bandipora was transferred and More liquidity is needed to Rs 50 lakh crore liquidity in the Spending on agriculture
stations from different States and
Libraries, J&K was transferred posted as Deputy Commissioner, boost economic activity fol- market to battle the adverse infrastructure and other meas-
UTs, so far, with about 27,512
and posted as Commissioner of Budgam. lowing the coronavirus pan- impact of the novel coronavirus ures for agriculture and allied
stranded passengers while about
Enquiries, J&K. Angrez Singh Rana, demic and states should come pandemic on the economy". sectors in the third tranche
67,908 persons have been evacu-
Bashir Ahmad Dar, Deputy Member, J&K Services forward with Rs 20 lakh crore, The Centre had announced totalled to Rs 1.5 lakh crore,
ated by the Government through
Commissioner, Anantnag has Selection Board has been trans- while another Rs 10 lakh crore Rs 20 lakh crore economic while the fourth and fifth
Lakhanpur till date.
been transferred and posted as ferred and posted as Managing can be harnessed from public- stimulus package, including Rs tranches dealt mostly with
Meanwhile, about 652 pas-
Managing Director, SIDCO. Director, J&K State Road private investment to fight the 8.01 lakh crore of liquidity structural reforms and totalled
sengers including students have
Sheikh Arshad Aryub, Transport Corporation. COVID-19 disruptions, Union to Rs 48,100 crore.
already reached at Srinagar
Managing Director, J&K State Nazir Ahmad Khwaja, Minister Nitin Gadkari said He further noted that work
International Airport under
Road Transport Corporation was Additional District Development today. on national highways has been
Vande Bharat Mission through 4
transferred and posted as Commissioner, Anantnag was Gadkari said the economy is started on war-footing and the
COVID special flights.
Director, Libraries, J&K. transferred and shall await fur- facing serious problems, busi- government plans to build
Therefore, a total of about
Leena Padha, KAS, Director, ther orders of adjustment in the nesses are being closed and highways worth Rs 15 lakh
95,420 J&K residents stranded
Rural Sanitation, J&K has been office of Divisional unemployment is growing. All crore in the next two years.
outside UT have been brought
transferred and posted as Special Commissioner, Kashmir. sections of the society, whether He said work has been
back to the UT by the Jammu and
Secretary to the Government, Kuldeep Krishan Sidha, migrants, media, business per- resumed on almost 80 per cent
Kashmir Government by 34
General Administration Officer on Special Duty with sons or employees, are facing of the projects.
COVID special trains, flights
Department. Advisor (BK) to the Lieutenant problems, but ultimately "we Meanwhile, in order to keep
besides scores of buses through
Tariq Hussain Ganai, Deputy Governor has been transferred will win the economic war" and the national highways entrusted
Lakhanpur after strictly observ-
Commissioner, Budgam was and posted as Deputy the "corona war", he said. to NHAI in patchless and traf-
ing all necessary preventive
transferred and posted as Commissioner, Anantnag. "More liquidity needs to be fic-worthy condition, National
measures regarding the Virus.
pumped in the market to boost measures announced by the Highway Authority of India has

also tested positive for

Locusts reach Jhansi, damage crops the coronavirus-hit economy
and states should come forward
with Rs 20 lakh crore, while
Reserve Bank since March.
The five-part stimulus pack-
age comprised Rs 5.94 lakh
directed its Regional Officers
and Project Directors to under-
take maintenance of the

in Nagpur; Punjab too on alert

another Rs 10 lakh crore can be crore in the first tranche that National Highways on top pri-
Coronavirus.
harnessed from public-private provided credit line to small ority-basis considering ensuing
Out of today's posi-
investment," Road Transport, businesses, and support to monsoon season.
tives, eight from Jammu
NEW DELHI/JHANSI/ vested by now. and Parseoni in Nagpur district Highways and MSME Minister shadow banks and electricity The aim is to facilitate time-
region were tested at
NAGPUR, May 27: "The focus now is to stop the over the last four days might now Gadkari said. distribution companies, while, ly action and keep the highway
Command Hospital
outbreak prior to arrival of mon- move towards Ramtek city. He further noted that "these the second tranche included stretches traffic-worthy ahead
Udhampur, Lt Col Inam
After damaging crops in soon rainfall in June-July when It is, however, difficult to pre- funds together with the Rs 20 free foodgrain to the stranded of the monsoon season, latest
Danish Khan said.
Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh, locusts will mature and breed. If dict their exact flying course, an lakh crore package already migrant workers for two by June 30, 2020, he said. (PTI)
He added that the
swarms of locusts entered Uttar the infestation is not controlled, agriculture department official
Command Hospital has
so far conducted cumu-
lative total tests of
Pradesh's Jhansi district today
and could head towards
Maharashtra's Ramtek city amid
it will pose a threat to kharif
crops," he said.
A swarm reached Jhansi dis-
said.
The swarms, stretching up to Congress leader moves SC seeking to
A passenger comes out of Jammu 26454. Of them, 165 17 km, had first entered farms in
Airport in a wheel chair on Wednesday. have reported positive
for the virus, Lt Col
what is being described as the
worst attack in 26 years.
trict on Wednesday, an Uttar
Pradesh official said. Other dis-
Nagpur district's Katol and
Wardha's Ashti taluka on
intervene in migrant labourers’ miseries
Punjab, usually unaffected by tricts in the region are also on Saturday night and Sunday, dam- NEW DELHI, May 27: rately tally the total number of ment detailing timelines and
“No ‘Shramik Special’ train Khan, Classified Specialist the menace, is also gearing up alert. aging the orange crop and veg- migrant labourers who contin- step-wise procedure of its
has reached Udhampur Railway (Microbiology) in the Command for the possibility of a locust Locusts struck the same dis- Senior Congress leader
etable plantations. ue to be stranded, the release should be shared.
Station during last two days,'' Dr Hospital said. attack. trict last week as well, but Randeep Singh Surjewala
The locusts then moved Government of India needs to It said the Centre should
Singla said. Meanwhile, seven flights "It is not a new problem and authorities said they eliminated towards Parseoni tehsil on today moved the Supreme
Sources said out of 10 positive today landed at Jammu carry out an exercise at the dis- formulate urgent and immedi-
we had been facing it for a long half of that swarm with the help Monday night. Court seeking to intervene in
cases of Udhampur district report- Airport, four from New Delhi time. This year, the locusts attack of local people. trict and village level to prepare ate schemes for providing
"These swarms are moving the matter in which the apex these lists immediately." gainful employment to the
ed today, five were Army soldiers, and three from Srinagar carry- is the worst in 26 years," an offi- The latest swarm was spotted towards Ramtek or Mouda (in court on its own has taken cog-
who hailed from different places ing total of 217 passengers. Of cial at the Faridabad-based in neighbouring Madhya It said that the Centre needs migrant labourers, with addi-
Nagpur district). However, one nisance of the "unfortunate and to formulate a nationwide tional and specific schemes
of the district on leave and were them, six flights departed, three Locust Warning Organisation Pradesh's Datia district. cannot say for sure where the miserable" plight of migrant
kept under administrative quaran- each for Srinagar and New (LWO) said. Anticipating its arrival, action plan on the basis of which take into consideration
swarms of locusts will descend," labourers stranded across the information being provided by the education of their migrant
tine. They have been shifted to Delhi with 374 passengers on The official said there is a Jhansi administration had Ravi Bhosale, Divisional Joint country due to the COVID-19
Command Hospital Udhampur. board. One of the flights which coordinated effort to contain the already deployed fire brigade the labourers regarding the children and well being of
Director in Agriculture lockdown. hardship faced and the facilities family members.
All of them were asymptomatic. came from New Delhi had night locust spread. Earlier, locusts vehicles loaded with pesticide Surjewala, an official
Department, said. or actions which helped them Surjewala, who is also a
With five more soldiers test- halt at Jammu, Director Airport have been confined to Rajasthan and taken other measures. spokesperson of the Indian
"They might fly in the direc- during their journey. member of the core committee
ing Corona positive today, total Parvat Ranjan Beuria said. and Gujarat. The locusts reached Skill vil- National Congress (INC), has
tion of Ramtek or might change A three-judge bench headed constituted by the Congress to
number of security personnel At Leh Airport, two flights Since the insects are not find- lage in Garautha tehsil around
the course, as they fly as per the said in his plea that the govern- by Justice Ashok Bhushan had
who have become Corona landed from New Delhi carrying ing enough food to survive, they 4.30 pm, Jhansi division's aid and assist the Centre in
flow of wind," he added. ment should set up facilitation Tuesday taken suo motu (on its
patients during last four days 127 passengers and departed with are moving to other areas with Deputy Director Agriculture combating the COVID-19
the help of strong winds, he said. Kamal Katiyar said. Punjab fears it could be a tar- centres and facilities at the dis- own) cognisance of the plight
has gone up to 14. 52, Director Airport Sonam pandemic, has said the govern-
According to the Indian The swarm is spread over an get. trict and village levels based on of migrant labourers stranded
Five other positives of Norboo said. ment should immediately
Council of Agricultural Research area of about one square kilome- "An alert has been issued in the information about hard- across the country and had said
Udhampur district were workers Five persons hailing from whole Punjab," Agriculture ships faced by the migrant launch awareness campaigns
from different areas, who had New Plot and Kot Bhalwal in Director General Trilochan tre. that they need "succour and for migrant workers to explain
Mohapatra, the insects have "A relatively small swarm of Director Sawtantar Kumar Airi labourers. help by the concerned govern-
returned from various parts of the Jammu and one each in said. He said he wanted to all benefits being provided to
attacked about 40,000 hectares locusts was also spotted in ments" with regard to free alleviate their plight and strug-
country in ‘Shramik Special’ Hiranagar, Ramban and Basantar Control rooms have been set apprise the top court of "certain
of land. Datawali village under Samthar food and shelter. gles during the lockdown.
trains, and were under administra- (Udhampur) were treated from up in each district and farmers pertinent measures" that may
But there is no impact on rabi police station area," Katiyar said. The top court had issued
tive quarantine, Dr Singla said. Coronavirus and discharged from asked to report any locust activity, be considered by the Centre in In its order taking cogni-
crops like wheat, pulses and In Maharashtra, officials said notices to the Centre, all states
Today's highest number of 11 the Chest Diseases Hospital today, he said. (PTI) order to alleviate the plight of sance of the plight of migrant
oilseeds as most of them are har- swarms that had entered Katol and Union Territories and
Coronavirus positive cases were Medical Superintendent Dr workers, the apex court had
Nepal delays discussion in Parliament to
migrant labourers, stranded or sought their replies on the
reported from Poonch district and Rajeshwar Sharma said. travelling long distances with said, "The adequate transport
one of them is a pregnant woman, Jammu region now has 394 issue by May 28, when the arrangement, food and shelters
great difficulty due to the lock- matter is scheduled to be
who happened to be the wife of a Corona cases, of which, 296 were are immediately to be provid-
police Sub Inspector and sister of a active. There have been 95 recov-
BMO. She hailed from Balakote eries and three deaths.
amend Constitution for updating map down.
"Further, due to failure of
the Government of India to for-
heard.
The development had come
ed by the Centre and State
Governments free of costs".
while her SI husband was posted Meanwhile, as part of evacua- KATHMANDU, May 27: cal and administrative map, lay- mands a two-thirds majority in a day after several renowned Although the Centre and
mulate any joint committee lawyers had written a letter,
at naka duty at Bhimber Gali. tion of passengers stranded in ing claim over the strategically the National Assembly, but it states have taken measures to
with the opposition political which was e-mailed to Chief
Family members of the Jammu and Kashmir, three Nepal has delayed a discus- key areas along the border needs support from other parties provide them relief, there have
parties for addressing issues of Justice of India S A Bobde,
woman have been quarantined and Shramik special trains carrying sion in Parliament to amend the between the two countries. to get the Constitution amend- been "inadequacies and certain
stranded migrant labourers, the highlighting the plight of
will be sampled while woman has about 4878 Madhya Pardesh and Constitution for updating the According to Nepal's law, a ment proposal through the lapses", the court had
Government of India has been migrants workers.
been shifted to hospital. Her sam- Chattisgarh bound migrant work- country's map showing Lipulekh, constitutional amendment Lower House, as it falls short of
unable to consider the meas- observed.
ple was taken as a routine case ers have left from Katra today. Kalapani and Limpiyadhura requires a two-thirds majority around 10 seats. (PTI) In his application filed in
ures suggested by the applicant the top court, Surjewala has It had referred to various
ahead of delivery as she was With this, the total number of under its territory as Prime vote. Ganesh Shah, the ruling
Minister K P Sharma Oli has As per the business schedule NCP's standing committee mem- (Surjewala) and the opposition said, "In view of the fact that media reports showing the
asymptomatic. outbound migrant workers who party or any member of "unfortunate and miserable
Ten other Corona positive have been sent back to their home decided to seek national consen- made public on Tuesday, Law, ber, said that the government has stranded migrant labourers
sus on the issue amidst a border Justice and Parliamentary Affairs decided to hold the discussion on Parliament not belonging to the have sporadic access to food, conditions" of migrant labour-
patients in Poonch district hailed states and UTs through Shramik ruling dispensation," said the ers walking on-foot and cycles
dispute with India, parliamentary Minister Shivamaya Constitution amendment for the medicine and shelter and are
from Chawana Sanai, Dehra special trains from Katra since plea, settled by senior advocate from long distances.
sources said today. Tumbahangphe was supposed to time being as per the request of presently dependent on
Mohra and Phaghala villages, 19th of May 2020, has reached The Constitution amendment table the bill for discussion at the main Opposition Nepali A M Singhvi. The top court had said that
largesse of private individuals
SSP Poonch Ramesh Angral 26564 till date. So far, the proposal was to be tabled in Parliament on Wednesday but at Congress (NC) and Samajwadi Surjewala, in the plea filed the "crises of migrant labour-
for the same, the Government
said, adding that nine of them Government has arranged 16 spe- Parliament on Tuesday but it the request of the Oli-led govern- Janata Party (SJP), a key Madhesi through advocate Sunil ers are even continuing today
of India should immediately
had returned from Mumbai and cial Shramik trains to facilitate could not be done after Oli said ment, the discussion was party. Fernandes, has suggested that with large sections still strand-
formulate a scheme to provide
another from Bhopal. All of the migrant workers reach their that he wanted to hold an all- removed from the business The NC sought some time as the Centre immediately set up ed on roads, highways, railway
adequate food, medicine and
them were under different quar- home towns safely. party meeting to discuss the mat- schedule at the last minute, the the matter should be discussed in reception and facilitation cen- stations and State borders."
shelter to the stranded migrant
antine centres. Nearly, 95,420 JK residents ter. sources said. its Central Committee Meeting, tres at district and village levels Earlier, the top court had
labourers."
Three persons of Kathua dis- have been evacuated by the Amidst rising tensions, Oli is The ruling Nepal before being brought to for receiving labourers and disposed of the PIL seeking
It said that certain financial
trict including two hailing from Jammu and Kashmir seeking other parties' views on Communist Party (NCP) com- Parliament for discussion. (PTI) facilitating further travel to migrant workers' welfare dur-
reliefs regarding migrant
Bani and another from Hiranagar, Government via Lakhanpur and the issue and called the all-party their native districts or villages. ing the pandemic and conse-
Bovines smuggling bids foiled;
labourers have already been
who had reached their homes after through a network of special meeting to forge national consen- The plea said: "At present announced by the Centre and quential lockdown saying that
14-day quarantine have tested trains and buses till date amid sus before moving the there is no nationwide action those should be implemented the Centre and states are taking
Corona positive in re-sampling, strict observance of all necessary plan qua the stranded migrant
61 cattle rescued, 7 arrested
Constitution amendment propos- on an "urgent and immediate appropriate steps to provide
District Magistrate Kathua OP guidelines and Standard al forward, the sources said. labourers. To identity and accu- basis" and a public announce- them relief. (PTI)
Bhagat said. Operating Procedures aimed at The Government had regis-

Cloth masks may prevent

Bhagat said they hailed from safe and comfortable passage of tered the amendment proposal in Excelsior Correspondent Farooq of District Reasi,
Fatehpur Mulkana and Barmota stranded residents in the wake of Parliament on May 22 after Mohammad Ashraf, son of
villages of Bani and Lokri, COVID lockdown, an official releasing the new political map JAMMU, May 27: Nagrota Mohammad Nazir of District

COVID-19 spread: Study

Hiranagar and had tested negative statement said. of Nepal depicting Kalapani, police foiled bovine smuggling Reasi, Barkat Ali, son of late
during initial sampling at quaran- The concerned district admin- Lipulekh and Limipiyadhura as bids by rescuing 61 cattle and Javed Ahmed of Kokernag
tine centres on their return from istrations are pro-actively work- its territories on May 18. arrested seven persons. District Anantnag, at present
Reacting to Nepal's move, As per police sources, a team Ragoora District Jammu, Nazir TOTONTO, May 27: Based on the review research, Clase said cloth
New Delhi and Gujarat. However, ing to ensure that all returnees go
India last week bluntly asked it from Nagrota Police Station led Ahmed, son of Murid Ali of masks can block even aerosol-sized particles.
after 14-day quarantine, they were through the medical screening for Cloth masks, particularly those with several
not to resort to any "artificial by SHO Inspector Mohammad Gadigarh District Jammu, She said a mask made of three layers (muslin-
sent home and have tested positive the Virus followed by 14-day layers of cotton fabric, can block droplet and
quarantine to contain the spread enlargement" of its territorial Shoket under the supervision of Rajinder Kumar, son of Darshan flannel-muslin) reduced surface contamination by
in the re-sampling. aerosol contamination of the environment, and
claim after the neighbouring SDPO Nagrota Mohan Lal Kumar of Tehsil RS Pura District 99 per cent, total airborne microorganisms by 99
The villages are being declared of this deadly disease. may reduce transmission of COVID-19, accord-
country came up with a new Sharma intercepted seven trucks Jammu, Mohammad Razaq, son percent, and bacteria recovered from aerosol-
as Containment Zones, Bhagat As per the official data, the ing to a new research.
political map showing Lipulekh, bearing registration number of Mohammad Iqbal of District sized particles by 88 to 99 per cent.
said. administrations of Jammu and Scientists, including those from McMaster
Limpiyadhura and Kalapani as JK20-0413, JK02AB-4337, Reasi and Mohammad Sahil, son The study noted that a commercial mask
A youth from village Kashmir districts have received University in Canada, said most virus transmis-
its territory. JK02AN-6591, JK20B-0510, of Liaqat Ali of Talwara District which is made of four-layer cotton muslin can
Marchola in Sunderbani tehsil of 34 COVID special trains at sion occurs via larger particles in secretions like
The Ministry of External JK19-8082, JK02AL-9296 and Reasi.
reduce all particles by 99 per cent, compared with
Another tests +ve in Ladakh Affairs said the revised map of
Nepal included parts of the
JK02BE-3036 at Ban Toll Plaza.
During checking, police team
Cases under FIR Numbers
201/2020, 204/2020, 205/2020,
droplets, generated while speaking, coughing, or
sneezing, and some are created when water evap- 96 per cent to 99 per cent for contemporary dis-
district, has tested positive on Corona cases in the Union Indian territory and asked rescued 61 cattle from the vehi- 206/2020, 207/2020, 208/2020 orates from these droplets, turning them into posable medical masks.
his arrival from New Delhi. Territory of Ladakh has gone up Kathmandu to refrain from such cles and arrested seven persons. and 209/2020 under relevant sec- aerosol-sized particles. Even for aerosols, Clase and her team believe
He was under institutional to 54 and active cases to 11 as "unjustified cartographic asser- The arrested persons have tions of law have been registered According to the review research, published that cloth masks are comparable with medical
quarantine at Hundar, Nubra 43 COVID patients have been tion". been identified as Ishtayaq at Nagrota Police Station and in the journal Annals of Internal Medicine, every masks.
and has been admitted to the treated and discharged. India's angry reaction came Ahmed, son of Mohammad investigation started. virus-laden particle retained in a mask is not While the filtration of cloth is variable with
COVID hospital. Of 11 active cases, Leh dis- hours after the Nepal govern- available to hang in the air as an aerosol, or fall to single layers of scarf, sweatshirt and t-shirt keep-
With this, total number of trict has 11 and Kargil 43. ment released the revised politi- CBI books rice mill, 3 directors a surface to be later picked up by touch.
Direct evidence about whether wearing a
ing away particles in the 10 to 40 per cent range,
the scientists said multiple layers increase effi-
in Rs 100-cr cheating case mask made of any material outside a health-care
setting reduces transmission of COVID-19 is
ciency.
Citing previous studies, the researchers said
lacking, said study first author Catherine Clase
NEW DELHI, May 27: some combinations of cloth such as cotton-flan-
from McMaster University.
nel, block more than 90 per cent of particles.
The CBI has booked Karnal-based Shakti Basmati Rice Pvt Ltd She explained that the point of wearing masks
is not that some particles can penetrate, but that In terms of making masks, it is important to
and its three directors for allegedly cheating the State Bank of India realise that more layers will give more protection,
(SBI) to the tune of over Rs 100 crore, officials said today. every virus-laden particle retained in a mask is
not available to hang in the air or fall to a surface both inward and outward, but will make it harder
Directors Shyam Lal, Parveen Kumar and Suresh Kumar
to be later picked up by another person. to breathe, Clase said, adding that children under
allegedly obtained credit facilities from the SBI's commercial
branch in Haryana's Karnal by misrepresentation of facts, a Central "Although no direct evidence indicates that two and people with breathing difficulties may
Bureau of Investigation (CBI) spokesperson said. cloth masks are effective in reducing transmission not find these masks comfortable.
The company, which manufactured grain mill products (rice), of SARS-CoV-2, the evidence that they reduce She believes that more research is needed into
allegedly diverted the loan amount for introduction of share capi- contamination of air and surfaces is convincing the best materials and design of cloth masks, to
tal, inflated the sale and purchase figures, and devalued stocks to and should suffice to inform policy decisions on help the many people who are sewing masks to
show losses to justify diversion of funds by selling stock out of their use in this pandemic pending further protect people in their community.
books, the officials said. research," the researchers noted. “Given the severity of this pandemic and the
The company allegedly failed to repay the loan amount result- In the study, they examined a century of evi- difficulty of control, we suggest that the possible
ing in the loss of Rs.100.46 crore to the bank. dence including recent data, and found strong evi- benefit of a modest reduction in transmission
Red Zone barricades removed by administration at Natipora in Srinagar on Wednesday. The agency has also booked unnamed public servants in the dence showing that cloth masks can reduce con- likely outweighs the possibility of harm,” Clase
— Excelsior/Shakeel case, the officials said. (PTI) tamination of air and surfaces. said. (PTI)
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IOC appoints Batra as member of ICC Board Meeting: World T20 to be

Olympic Channel Commission
NEW DELHI, May 27:
Indian Olympic Association
(IOA) president Narinder
Batra has been appointed as a
member of the Olympic
Channel Commission.
In a letter to International
Olympic Committee president
Thomas Bach, Batra, who had
become an IOC member in
June last year, expressed his
CEC LAHDC, Leh Gyal P. Wangyal inspecting site of stadium at Leh.
ter and look forward to con-
tributing to the Committee to
the best of my ability."
The Olympic Channel
Commission advises the IOC
Session, the IOC Executive
Board and the IOC president
and provides guidance
throughout the launch and
operation of the Olympic
Channel.
postponed to 2022, October window for IPL
NEW DELHI, May 27:
The postponement of this
year's T20 World Cup in
Australia to 2022, which might
open up a window for the lucra-
tive Indian Premier League in
October, is expected to be for-
malised when the International
Cricket Council's all-powerful
board holds a tele-conference
today.
The decision, if it is for-
malised, owing to the COVID-
19 pandemic will give members
a chance to chalk out their bilat-
likely to seriously contemplate is
shifting the tournament to
October-November, 2022 while
India hosts its edition in 2021.
It can also be safely conclud-
ed that India will be touring
Australia at the end of the year as
members are likely to give more
precedence to bilateral engage-
ments to recover from the finan-
cial losses incurred during the
pandemic.
The board member also said
that it's not only about the coun-
tries but also about broadcasters
Star Sports, which incidentally
and increase of double-headers
could be the way forward. Also
the organisation should be in
such a manner that all foreign
players coming in might need to
go for a mandatory 14-day quar-
antine.
In that case, when do they
arrive? Also when India tour
Australia, they might also have
to quarantine themselves which
means the team needs at least
three weeks before playing the
first Test.
The ICC Board is also likely
to discuss the issue of tax

CEC inspects site of

eral blue-print in the coming holds rights for both the ICC exemption for the 2021 World
months. events as well as BCCI's 'India T20 in India as BCCI has sought
"There is a good chance that Cricket' rights and the IPL rights. more time due to the lockdown
postponement of World T20 will "There are a few questions in order to get a clearer picture

Stadium at Kharu-Dho
Excelsior Sports Correspondent
LEH, May 27:
Chairman/Chief Executive
Councillor, LAHDC, Leh Gyal
P. Wangyal today inspected the
site allotted for construction of
Playground/Stadium at Kharu-
Dho in Kharu Sub Division,
here. The project is sanctioned
under Languishing Project at a
cost of Rs1.25 crore.
At the site, CEC discussed
about the design and construc-
tion plan of stadium with SDM
Kharu AG Zargar, Executive
Engineer REW Skalzang
Dorjey, BDC Chairman Kharu
Dechen Dorjey, District Youth
Services and Sports Officer, Leh
Tsering Tashi, BDO Kharu and
engineers of Rural Development
Department, Leh.
BWF says Olympic qualification
process to start next year
NEW DELHI, May 27:
Facing criticism for packing
22 tournaments in five months in
its revised calendar, the
Badminton World Federation
today said the disrupted Olympic
qualification process will restart
only next year with players having
the benefit of holding on to the
ranking points they have already
secured.
The BWF said the tourna-
ments announced for this year in
its revised calendar will not be
considered Olympic qualifiers.
The calendar begins in August and
has drawn sharp criticism from
shuttlers, who have called it too
crammed.
"An extended Olympic quali-
fication period will be introduced
from Week 1-17 in 2021 and
includes the select number of
tournaments that were postponed,
cancelled or suspended due to
COVID-19," the BWF said in a
release.
"These eligible tournaments
within the new qualifying period
must be completed by Week 17 in
2021," it added.
The BWF was unable to com-
plete the last six weeks of its one-
year qualifying period, which
ended on April 28.
But with the Tokyo Games
postponed due to the global health
crisis, the governing body of bad-
minton has decided to extend the
Olympic qualification period to
next year.
The BWF also said that the
postponed Olympic qualifiers are
likely to be held in the same week
next year as originally planned in
2020.
"Such eligible tournaments
within this new qualifying period
should preferably take place in the
same corresponding week from
2020 to 2021. If this is not possi-
ble, the BWF will allow sanction-
DIP/J-891/20
Dt: 27-5-2020
be decided during Thursday's that need to be asked. The com- from the Government.
board meeting. Whether there mercial viability of having a T20 Already, the 2016 World T20
will be a formal announcement World Cup in February-March tax rebate issue has been
Underling the importance of Wangyal stressed on engi- or not is the question," an ICC 2021. Before that, an IPL in referred to the tribunal. The
this upcoming playground/stadi- neers to make the playfield board member said on conditions October-November window and deadline to get tax exemption
um in Kharu Sub Division ready initially and go for con- of anonymity. another IPL in the March-May was December 2019 but it is
which will be the first sports struction of pavilion and other gratitude after being selected The 63-year-old Batra had "There is very little chance of window," a BCCI insider privy understood that the BCCI can
facility in the area after its com- facilities later with the target to for the role. earlier served as the president World T20 going ahead in this to the broadcast deals said. hardly do anything when it
pletion, CEC Wangyal said that complete the project in second "I am deeply honoured and situation. I don't think either "So we are looking at three comes to the country's existing
of Hockey India (2014-2016)
this stadium is a decade old phase. thankful to be appointed as a Cricket Australia or the top big-ticket tournaments in six tax laws.
and Asian Hockey Federation boards will mind," he added. months. In this current economic "If they didn't change it in
demand of Sakti-Kharu area, the Wangyal also urged engi- Member of the Olympic (2003-2013). He was also the
development works on which neers to execute the works in PTI had reported on May 15 scenario, that will be a very bad 2016 World T20, why would
Channel Commission and treasurer of Delhi & District
could not be initiated due to lack close coordination with officers that ICC's Events Committee -- call," he added. they change the rule in 2021.
happily accept this appoint- Cricket Association between led by Chris Tetley -- might pres- He also listed the bilateral And also the tax exemption is
of funds. and staff of District Youth ment. It is a matter of 2003 to 2013. (PTI) ent multiple options and one of engagements that the BCCI will primarily on waiver of import
CEC directed Executive Services and Sports, Leh so that immense pride to further
Engineer REW Skalzang stadium could be constructed in the options that members are agree to. duty of broadcast equipments.
serve in the IOC in this addi- "India is most certainly going "We can understand that
Dorjey, BDO Kharu and engi-
neers of Rural Development
line with sports requirements.
He also directed SDM Kharu
tional role," said Batra, who
also heads the International
SAI announces revamp of NIS courses: to Australia and England is com-
ing for a five-match series in
exemption is required in
Australia but here Star has a
Department, Leh to give a holis- and urged BDC Chairman
India. As far as South Africa T20 fully operational set-up with all
tic approach in designing and
construction of this maiden sta-
Kharu to extend their full sup-
port in earliest completion of
Hockey Federation (FIH).
"I will maintain confiden-
46 seats for eminent athletes series is concerned, let Cricket production equipments. Why do
tiality as indicated on the mat- NEW DELHI, May 27: academic degree. South Africa decide where they you require exemption?" the
dium in Kharu Sub Division and this stadium. stand as far as ICC policy mat- BCCI official asked.
directed engineers to use The minimum age of entry
ters are concerned," the source Will ICC then deduct the tax
remaining working season judi- India to start Australia Test series at The Sports Authority of
India today said 46 eminent ath-
for coaching degree is now 21
years instead of earlier 23 as per said. waiver amount from India's rev-
cially and wisely to achieve "With Chris Nenzani, BCCI enue share? Only time will tell
letes will get direct entry to thenotification issued by NIS. The
maximum progress. Brisbane on Dec 3: Australian media prestigious coaching diploma major modification is direct will only believe when he puts as the global body gets a new
MELBOURNE, May 27: pink-ball match against courses at NIS, Patiala in a pro- admission to sportspersons. pen to paper,he added. chairman in two months.
Afghanistan but Brisbane has posed revamp of the institute's "This first-of-its-kind direct The organisation of the
Indian Premier League will
The process of nomination to
elect the new chairman will start
Cricket Australia has locked won the right to host world pow- admission policy which will inclusion of eminent athletes
in four venues for the financial- erhouse India in the season's also ensure increased seats and
an online exam system.
has been proposed in order to
encourage eminent athletes for
largely depend on India's
COVID-19 situation during that
soon. While England and Wales
Cricket Board's former chair-
ing another date within Week 1-17 ly crucial Test series against marquee series."
The number of seats will be coming into the field of sports time but with the central govern- man Colin Graves is the
in 2021 subject to approval." India and the first match is tenta- According to the SMH, "CA
increased from 566 to 725 in the coaching. There are 46 seats ment trying to bring in normal- favourite, tables could well turn
The BWF also said that the tively set for a December 3 start will on Friday announce the
redrawn admission process, reserved for eminent athletes cy, the cash-rich league could as BCCI president Sourav
ranking points gathered by players in Brisbane, as per local media international schedule for the
which has been approved by the (men and women) in 23 sport- get a five-week condensed win- Ganguly might throw his hat in
in the completed tournaments dur- 2020-21 season, dow to go ahead. the ring.
which will fea- National Institute of Sports' ing disciplines.
ing the qualification phase, which (NIS) academic council and has "In case of more than one Some of the issues that BCCI While there has been no for-
was between April 29, 2019 to ture as many as as well as all other stakeholders mal announcement from the
five international been thrown open for feedback application in one discipline, a
April 26, 2020, will be main- from the stakeholders. system has been put in place, will be dealing with include, BCCI, treasurer Arun Dhumal in
tained. men's sides, limited or no spectators as per a recent interview to PTI said
"It has been proposed that based on sports achievements,
"All ranking points earned at though this will ICC regulations. that "Ganguly has the creden-
eminent athletes who have to choose the final candidate,"
tournaments completed during the be subject to Limited number of venues tials" to become one. (PTI)
either participated in the the SAI explained.
original Olympic qualification change due to Olympics or won medals in The other focus will be on
period will be maintained under the global health world championship or gold understanding of sports and
the Race to Tokyo ranking list,"
the world body said.
crisis."
The
medal in Asian/ Commonwealth acumen for coaching rather than Bharat Scouts & Guides Asso presents
Games will be given direct degrees.
The BWF had earlier frozen 7news.Com.Au
the world rankings, making the report also stated
admission to the course, without
any written test or interview,"
"Three new parameters,
namely logical reasoning and
Mask Bank to Udhampur admin
standings on March 17 the basis that there will be the SAI said. coaching aptitude, communica- Excelsior Sports Correspondent Development Commissioner,
for entry and seedings for the reports. no quarantine hub or "bio bub- Changing the qualification tion and basic computer knowl- Udhampur on behalf of District
events when they resumed. Two Australian media outlets ble" required as of now. criteria, the SAI said matricula- edge have been added to the UDHAMPUR, May 27: Administration Udhampur extend-
The governing body had last -- 7news.Com.Au and the "With Australia's coron- tion would be enough to apply, a 100-mark written paper." Bharat Scouts & Guides ed thanks to Bharat Scouts and
week unveiled a revised calendar Sydney Morning Herald -- avirus situation easing, the drastic change from the previ- The coaches need to be able
for the remainder of 2020. Association today presented Mask Guides Association and all the
reported that the schedule for the series looks certain to go ahead ous rules which required at least to communicate with athletes, Bank to District Administration contributors for this gesture.
However, the BWF made it four Tests has been finalised. without the need for a quaran- completion of graduation for parents, administrators and
clear that those tournaments won't According to reports, CA Chief Udhampur as part of moral and Ashok Kumar thanked all the
tine hub. The entire tour taking anyone to be eligible. other stakeholders with ease and social responsibility towards contributors including Chief
be included in the Olympic quali- Executive Kevin Roberts will place in one city had been a pos- "For the first time the also adapt to the "digital-first
fication process. emerging need in view of carona Education Officer (CEO)
make it official on Friday and sibility but the biggest question entrance exam for the course approach taking over the coun- pandemic. Udhampur, Principals, Staff and
"Tournaments rescheduled for the plan does not include any now is whether - or how many - has been made online, and will try". (PTI)
the end of 2020 outlined in the As per the directions from Scouts & Guides of Bhartiya
quarantine hub or "bio bubble" fans will be allowed to attend not be held manually. The num- National Headquarter, Bharat Vidya Mandir High School
revamped BWF Tournament
for the visitors. the matches," the website's ber of seats have also been
Venue preparations for
Calendar 2020 released last week Scouts & Guides, under the guid- Udhampur, Brahm Rishi Bhawara
There has been speculation report stated. increased from 566 to 725, in postponed FIFA U-17 ance of Ashok Kumar, its District Vidya Peeth, Amandeep Public
will not count towards qualifica- keeping with the restructuring
tion. Only the 2021 editions of around the fate of the tour owing While neither of the three
of various sporting disciplines Women's WC on track: AIFF
each tournament," it said. to the COVID-19 pandemic. BCCI office-bearers were avail-
"Cricket Australia (CA) on able for comment, it is expected & need of the country," a Sports
BWF secretary general Authority of Indian (SAI) NEW DELHI, May 27:
Thomas Lund said the new pro- Wednesday ticked off on the that the tentative schedule, sub-
release stated.
posal is a "a fair solution for all Test series beginning in ject to COVID-19 situation, has All India Football
Brisbane on December 3 before been okayed by the visiting This has been done to tap the Federation (AIFF) General
athletes". best available talent with more Secretary Kushal Das today
"...And it will be our first and heading to Adelaide from board in principle. (PTI)
stress on coaching acumen than
main priority to conduct these December 11 and Melbourne said that the COVID-19 pan-
tournaments as part of badminton and Sydney for the traditional
and Para badminton's adjusted Boxing Day (December 26) and IPL would be a great fit if T20 World demic has failed to hamper the
preparations at all the five
return in the wake of COVID-19," New Year Tests (January 3)," venues of the postponed FIFA
he said.
"Although we aim to resume
7news.Com.Au reported.
It is expected that the second
Cup is delayed: Cummins U-17 Women's World Cup.
"These are unforeseen cir- Representatives of Bharat Scouts & Guides presenting masks
international tournaments towards Test in Adelaide will be a SYDNEY, May 27: it to go ahead but the main one is cumstances, and there have
the end of 2020, we have chosen day/night affair as BCCI presi- to needy in Udhampur.
it's a great tournament." been some setbacks. But three
to resume the Olympic and dent Sourav Ganguly had com- Australia's premier pacer Pat A decision on the T20 World of the five venues had already Commissioner Udhampur, had High School, KC Gurukul and
Paralympic qualification process mitted earlier. Cummins today said that the Cup will be taken when the hosted the U-17 FIFA World already distributed 1500 masks Common Public School.
only in 2021 to ensure that travel The SMH reported: "Perth is Indian Premier League would be International Cricket Council's Cup in 2017 and they do not among the needy and distributed Rakesh Sharma, Rakesh Singh
restrictions and other related scheduled to kick off the a "great fit" for the October win- all-powerful board holds a tele- require much changes," Das more 1450 masks today. and Priyanka Sharma were also
impacts of COVID-19 are limit- Australian Test summer with a dow if the T20 World Cup is conference on Thursday. said in a webinar arranged by "The work is on to prepare appreciated for their services.
ed," he added. (PTI) postponed due to the COVID-19 Former Australian skippers Sports Industry Awards more 1500 masks for the cause. Prominent among those pres-
pandemic. Allan Border and Ian Chappell (SPIA) Asia. The Association is committed to ent on the occasion were Renu
There is speculation that the were not too happy with the "Among the other two ven- help hapless and needy," said Sharma, Veena Sharma, Amar
13th IPL, which was suspended prospect of IPL happening in ues -- Bhubaneswar and Ashok. Dev Singh, Partap Singh, Jeevan
indefinitely due to the global place of the T20 World Cup. Additional District Kumar and Vikram Gupta.
Ahmedabad -- most of the
health crisis, might be conduct- Border said IPL is just a
work is on schedule. In
ed in October-November if the
T20 World Cup in Australia is
money grab and shouldn't take
precedence over the T20 World
Odisha, we have been working Elite athletes resume sporting activities
postponed. cup, while Chappell believes closely with the State
"If that opens up a window I that the well-paid Australian Government, and also in in SAI’s Patiala, Bengaluru centres
think the IPL would be a great players have an obligation to Ahmedabad. We are quite NEW DELHI, May 27: walkers like K T Irfan and
fit," Cummins, who was bought give priority to the domestic hopeful that the venues will be Bhawana Jat.
by Kolkata Knight Riders for a competitions and should snub ready in time," he continued. Confined to their hostel "In keeping with the govern-
whopping Rs 15.5 crores, told the IPL. The FIFA U-17 Women's rooms for more than two months ment guidelines, all necessary
reporters here. Confined to the four walls World Cup was initially due to the Coronavirus-forced safety measures of hygiene and
"You have millions and mil- for over two months, Cummins scheduled to be held from lockdown, elite Indian athletes social distancing are being
lions of people watching that said he is eagarly looking for- November 2 to 21 this year but such as javelin thrower Neeraj maintained by athletes on the
tournament around the world... ward to return to play. now has been postponed to Chopra and sprinter Hima Das field of play," the SAI said.
Potentially even more after a "I'm just about ready to get February 17 to March 7, 2021 started outdoor training at the "Equipment are being self-
long break off cricket. There's a back into it and ready for that due to the COVID-19 pan- Sports Authority of India centre sanitised by athletes after use
lot of reasons why I would want next tour," he said. (PTI) demic. (PTI) in Patiala today. and no two athletes are allowed
The SAI said training, which to use the same equipment dur-
also resumed at its Bengaluru ing the sports activity."
centre, took place in strict com- The SAI further stated that in
pliance with the health guide- both the centres, the athletes
lines of the government and the trained in staggered schedules to
Standard Operating Procedure ensure social distancing.
that was unveiled last week. "Sanitisation of hands, shoes
"Elite athletes housed in the and kits is being followed at
National Centre of Excellence in both the centres."
Patiala and Bangaluru have Athletes at all the SAI cen-
resumed sporting activities from tres across the country were
Wednesday...," the SAI said in a stuck in their rooms after the
statement. government imposed a nation-
The National Centre Of wide lockdown on March 25 to
Excellence (NCOE) Patiala, also control the COVID-19 pandem-
known as National Institute of ic.
Sports (NIS), is currently home But the sportspersons heaved
to weightlifters, including those a sigh of relief when the govern-
who have qualified for Tokyo ment, on May 17, permitted the
Olympics, and eminent track use of stadia and sports com-
and field athletes such as Neeraj plexes without spectators and
and Hima. under strict guidelines, allowing
The Bengaluru centre is host the athletes to return to outdoor
to the senior men's and women's training. (PTI)
national hockey teams and race
DAILY EXCELSIOR, JAMMU
Former MLC and senior BJP leader Ch Vikram Randhawa
interacting with residents of Chatha Pind on Wednesday.
Randhawa asks SKUAST to pay
Govt rate to farmers for land
Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, May 27: The for-
mer Member Legislative Council
(MLC) Vikram Randhawa has
asked the administration of the
Sher-e-Kashmir University of
Agricultural Sciences and
Technology Jammu (SKUAST-J)
to pay Government rate to the
farmers for acquiring their agri-
cultural land.
Randhawa, who in the request
of the villagers today visited
Chatha Pind, Chatha Farm,
Barjala, Mangu Chak,
Shahzadpur, Nandpur and
Khandwal was informed by the
villagers that the SKUAST is
acquiring around 8000 kanals of
land of these villages for its proj-
ect but is paying just Rs 55,000
per kanal which is too low. The
villagers informed the former
MLC that around 1000 families
will loose their land who are fully
dependent on farming for their
survival.
Randhawa after listening to
the farmers from these villages
assured them that they will be
paid the rate fixed by the
Old Janipur's Civil Society
demands basic amenities
Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, May 27: The Old
Janipur Civil Society's People
Development Action Committee
today held its monthly review
meeting in which the Committee
members discussed the basic
problems being faced by them.
In a statement issued here, the
Committee members said that the
Mohalla Ram Vihar of Ward num-
ber 35 was lacking basic amenities
such as renovation of lanes and
drains, black topping of the roads
including Indira Vihar, Pandokha
Colony and Old Janipur area, sew-
erage pipes were not connected
with main sewerage nallah, shift-
AJKKU urges Punjab CM to review
decision of stopping irrigation water
Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, May 27: Secretary
All Jammu and Kashmir Kissan
Union (AJKKU), Advocate Lal
Chand Sharma has urged upon
the Chief Minister of Punjab,
Capt Arminder Singh to review
the shutting down of the water
supply to irrigation Canals of
J&K Union territory, which are
lifelines in the twin districts of
Kathua and Samba.
In a statement issued here,
Advocate Sharma said that
Punjab Water Resources
Department without taking J&K
counterpart into confidence has
Thief arrested, 3 cattle recovered
Excelsior Correspondent
SAMBA, May 27: Samba
Police has worked out a cattle
theft case and recovered all the
three stolen cattle with the arrest
of the thief.
Police said yesterday a written
complaint was lodged at
Ramgarh Police Station (PS) by
two persons namely Kala, S/o Sat
Pal and Bittu, S/o Amar Nath
both R/o Chak Chhataka that
some unknown thieves have
stolen their three cattle during the
intervening night of May 20 and
21 from the cattle sheds nearby
their residence. Police said in
their complaint they said all
19 bovine
animals rescued
Excelsior Correspondent
REASI, May 27: District
Police Reasi foiled an attempt
of bovine smuggling and res-
cued 19 bovine animals from
village Sarna, near Pond area
besides arresting a father-son
duo for the crime.
The arrested persons were
identified as Mohd Shama son of
Mohd Sadiq and his son Tariq
Hussain , both the residents of
Bamiyal, Tehsil Nagrota District
Jammu. In this regard, a case FIR
number 87/2020 U/S 188 IPC,
has been registered at Police
Station Katra and further investi-
gation is going on.
The arrest was made by
SHO Katra, Inspr Pardeep
Gupta, under the supervision of
SDPO Katra Kuljeet Singh and
Addl SP Katra Amit Bhasin.
Government in the area, in case
SKUAST acquires their land oth-
erwise no one can take away their
land from them.
Randhawa further asked the
SKUAST administration that
the people don't want to be bot-
tleneck in their prestigious proj-
ect but they deserve to get the
rate fixed by the Government in
the area. He said that the
Revenue Department has fixed
a rate of Rs 11 lakh per kanal in
the area and how SKUAST is
offering them just Rs 55,000
per kanal?
"Moreover, one member of
each affected family must be
given employment by the
SKUAST as per the qualification
of the candidate", Randhawa
added. He said that any forcible
move will result in stir.
Those present on the occasion
include Naib Sarpanch Bahadur
Lal, Jagga Choudhary Panch,
Romi Kumar Panch, Bharat
Bhushan Mandal President, Neeraj
Gupta, Waryam Chand, Purshotam
Lal, Khazan Chand, Hans Raj,
Girdhari Lal, Om Kumar, Surinder
Singh and others.
ing of stray dogs etc.
They demanded that the
Government should immediately
construct a public bathroom with
toilet complex and a shed at JDA
park for performing religious rites
and funeral function. "The same
park should be handed over to
Floriculture department for its
beautification and installation of
Mast lights," they demanded.
Others who were present in
the meeting included Kulwant
Sambyal, Prabhudyal, Rajan
Dhar, Jugmohan Singh, Kuldeep
Billowaria, Brijmohan Singh,
Sheel Abrol, Rakesh Jamwal,
Sandeep Pariar, Mohinder
Kumar, Vijay Kumar and others.
completely stopped the irrigation
water supply to thousands of
farmers, who were busy in sow-
ing crops which desperately need
water for irrigation from the very
first day.
He further said that if the
restoration of irrigation water
supply was not considered at an
earliest, it would cause huge eco-
nomic loss to the farmers con-
cerned followed by a fall in local
GDP during COVID-19.
AJKKU Secretary also plead-
ed for cash assistance to the farm-
ers equivalent to the minimum
monthly wage during the lock
down to ensure sucker to them.
efforts have been made but not
able to trace stolen cattle.
Acting swiftly on the compli-
ant, a case FIR No. 56/2020 U/S
379 IPC was registered at PS
Ramgarh and investigation start-
ed. During the investigation,
Police team of Ramgarh got
some vital clues and succeeded in
the recovery of all the three stolen
cattle from Majalta area of district
Udhmapur. The cattle thief name-
ly Sadam Hussain S/o Mohd
Yaqoob R/o Lower Munda Doru,
Anantnag has been arrested.
The people of the area appreci-
ated the swift action of Police in the
recovery of stolen cattle within 24
hours after lodging compliant.
Missing girl
recovered
Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, May 27: Sidhra
police has recovered a missing girl.
As per police sources, a man
namely Pappu Adiwasi, son of
Gorelal Adiwasi of Chaterpur
Madhya Pradesh, at present
Sidhra lodged a complaint
regarding missing of his 18-
year-old daughter with Police
Post Sidhra yesterday.
Acting over the complaint, a
missing report was entered at
Police Post Sidhra and hunt was
launched to trace out the girl.
On specific information, a
team from Sidhra Police Post
led by Inspector Zaheer
Mushtaq traced out the missing
girl and handed over to family
members after completing legal
formalities.
The missing report was
closed accordingly.
Erratic power supply
in Sainik Colony
Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, May 27: Residents
of Sainik Colony are suffering
badly due to erratic power supply
as the tripping of MCBs installed
at a height of 25 feet on cemented
polls has been a routine problem in
the area.
The residents of the area said
these MCBs trip sometime during
day or at night and the consumers
while approaching
Departmental staff, they show
the
helplessness in removing the fault.
They said the concerned
authorities of the Department even
do not bother to provide ladders to
the ground workers. This is a
repeated problem since the new
wiring system was installed in the
area. Sooner or later the concerned
Department has to remove or
modify this system which is a
share wastage of the money and
puts a question mark on the intelli-
‘Celebrate Jeistha
Ashtami at home’
Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, May 27: In view of
COVID-19 pandemic and
requirement of social distancing
norms, the annual Jeistha
Ashtami pilgrimage also hangs in
uncertainty.
The advisory board of Shri
Mata Kheer Bhawani Ji welfare
Society Tullamulla (MKBJYWS)
which has emerged as the most
active coordinating agency for the
annual yatra in past four years
met in Jammu virtually and took
stock of the situation and dis-
cussed alternatives.
It was unanimously agreed
upon not to undertake yatra this
year even though stopping yatra
will break the centuries old tradi-
tion but under the present circum-
stances and Government guide-
lines especially social distancing
cannot be maintained in the event
of yatra and gathering of devotees
at Tullamulla.
The MKBJWS under the
chairmanship of Convener Kiran
Watal has appealed to all devo-
tees of Mother Ragnya Bhawani
to celebrate the Jeistha Ashtami
Two arrested with heroin, poppy straw
Excelsior Correspondent
RAMBAN, May 27: Ramsoo police arrested two persons along
with 96 grams heroin and 10 kilograms poppy straw.
As per police sources, on specific information, a team from
Ramsoo Police Station laid a naka and intercepted a truck bearing
registration number JK02BW-2887.
During checking, police team recovered around 96 grams of
heroin and 10 kilograms of poppy straw from the vehicle and
arrested two persons, who were identified as Ramesh Kumar, son
of Kaka Ram of District Udhampur and Jeevan Singh, son of
Gusha Ram of District Ramban.
A case under FIR Number 45/2020 under section 8/15/21/22
NDPS Act has been registered at Police Station Ramsoo and inves-
tigation started.
The arrest was made by SHO Ramsoo DySP (Prob) Dr Sumit
Sharma under the supervision of SDPO Banihal Ashish Gupta,
Additional SP Ramban Sanjay Parihar and SSP Ramban Haseeb-
Ur-Rehman.
ECPFWA demands
opening of canteens for
paramilitary forces
Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, May 27: Ex
Central Paramilitary Forces
Welfare Association
(ECPFWA) today appealed the
IG BSF (Nodal Officer) and
DIG CRPF Bantalab (Nodal
Officer) for opening of all can-
teens for paramilitary forces as
the families members of the
forces are facing problems due
to closure of these canteens.
In a statement issued here, a
meeting was organised under
the leadership of DK Chouhan,
general secretary of the
Association at Green Belt
Gandhi Nagar in which all the
members of the Association
appealed the Nodal Officers for
opening of all canteens at BSF
Paloura Camp and CRPF Camp
at Bantalab which are closed
down due to ongoing lockdown
since March.
Girl consumes poison
Excelsior Correspondent
SAMBA, May 27: A girl
has consumed poisonous sub-
stance under mysterious cir-
cumstances at her residence in
village Mandyal area of
Sector Ramgarh in district
Samba today.
According to police, dur-
ing the intervening night, she
consumed poison substance
under mysterious circum-
stances at her house in village
Mandyal area of sector
Ramgarh. The girl suddenly
started vomiting and fell
unconscious but her family
members immediately took
her to Community Health
Centre (CHC) Ramgarh for
treatment where from doctor
referred her to Government
Medical College and Hospital
Jammu for specialized treat-
ment.
In this regard Police has
taken cognizance of the mat-
ter and started further investi-
gations.
gence and intentions of the
approving , designing and consult-
ing authorities and company as
well, they added.
They said the neutral wires of
consumers which are mostly either
of copper or aluminum which are
connected to a stainless steel con-
ductor. Since two metals have dif-
ferent heating points so these
joints develop regular faults. one
of the residents who is a qualified
power electronics engineer having
a experience of 24 year said that ,it
seems we are living in a techno-
logically backward era where after
paying we are bound to get these
erratic services.
The residents urged the author-
ities to awake from the deep slum-
ber and relive the people of the
problem. They also demanded that
the field staff be provided with
folding ladders and other equip-
ments to remove the faults taking
place often in the area.
with zeal and zest at their respec-
tive places and homes and also
pray for the welfare of humanity
and riddance from the parent pan-
demic.
The MKBJWS which is an
initiative of Global Solace (NGO)
and Vishwa Kashmiri Samaj, also
decided to make its services
available to Dharmarth Trust,
which administers the Kheer
Bhawani abode at Tullamulla. "If
Trust wants us to do anything in
terms of logistics or support to
upkeep the minimal tradition and
requirement of Jeistha Ashtami,
we will be glad to volunteer," said
Watal.
According to Pintoo Ji of
Global Solace (NGO) Jammu, the
Society Convenor, Watal has
already arranged all the necessary
and required pooja items along
with new dressware (vaster) for
the Mother Bhawani to be worn
on her auspicious birthday on
Ashtami. The items were flown to
Srinagar from Jammu.
However, the society has
organized a Live Pooja on
VOMEDH Facebook Page on
30th May at 11am.
Burglars strike
grocery shop
Excelsior Correspondent
SAMBA, May 27: The
unknown burglars intruded into a
grocery shop at Tapyal area of
Ghagwal in district Samba, today.
According to police , during
the intervening night, the
unknown burglars strike in one
grocery shop located near
Tapyal area of Ghagwal and
decamped with cash and gro-
cery items from the shop.
This morning when the
shopkeeper, namely Shamsher
Singh, son of Naseeb Singh res-
ident of Tapyal came in the shop
he saw its main lock broken.
After entering the shop he saw
the cash and some grocery items
also missing. After that he
immediately rushed to the
Police Station and lodged the
report there.
In this regard Police has
taken cognizance of the matter
and started further investigation.
Case registered for
sacrilegious act
Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, May 27: Bishnah
police registered sacrilegious
act case.
As per police sources, some
locals spotted body part (head)
of a cattle in Bhatyari area and
informed the police.
On getting information,
police team rushed to the spot
and shifted the body part of the
cattle for postmortem.
A case under relevant sec-
tions has been registered at
Bishnah Police Station and
investigation started.
However, a large number of
people gathered on the spot and
demanded immediate arrest of
the persons behind this act.
When contacted SHO
Bishnah Inspector Deepak
Pathania informed that a case
under relevant sections has been
registered and several suspects
have been rounded up for ques-
tioning.
Mayor JMC, Chander Mohan Gupta inspecting development
works in Jammu on Wednesday.
Mayor JMC inspects development works
Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, May 27:
Continuing the drive to provide
better development and civic
facilities to the people of
Jammu City, Chander Mohan
Gupta, Mayor Jammu
Municipal Corporation conduct-
ed tour in the Municipal Ward
No- 31 and 32 and took stock of
the ongoing development works
of Lairage at Gole Area which is
being executed by the Project
Division of Jammu Municipal
Corporation.
The Mayor was accompa-
nied by Parmod Kapahi,
Councillor of Ward No-14, Sat
Pal Karloopia Councillor Ward
No- 32 and S. Sucha Singh,
Councillor of Ward No- 31,
besides Mohit Mahajan
Executive Engineer, Janak
Singh Saini Assistant Executive
Engineer, Mohit Gupta Junior
Engineer Project Division and
S. Harvinder Singh Assistant
Executive Engineer (Mech) of
JMC.
Mayor was apprised by the
Engineering Wing that this proj-
ect was being constructed at the
estimate cost of Rs one core
twenty four lakh only on around
5 kanals of Municipal Land
having Main Hall alongwith
Veterinary Doctors Room,
Dispensary, Segregation Room
for segregation of animals as
well as other requisite facilities
and half of the development
works have been completed
BJP announces Prabharis for
zones, districts, Morchas
Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, May 27: Jammu
Kashmir Bharatiya Janata Party
(JKBJP) announced its Prabharis
for various zones, districts and
party Morchas in Jammu &
Kashmir.
J&K, BJP president, Ravinder
Raina in consultation with J&K
BJP Prabhari and national vice-
president, Avinash Rai Khanna,
party general secretary (Org.),
Ashok Kaul and other senior
leaders of the party announced
the list of Prabharis at party head-
quarter, Trikuta Nagar.
Dr. Devinder Manyal BJP
general secretary has been
announced as incharge BJP
Headquarter, Sunil Sharma party
general secretary has been
announced as incharge Jammu
Zone, Adv. Vibodh Gupta party
general secretary has been
announced as incharge Kashmir
Zone and Sofi Yousuf has been
announced as co-incharge
Kashmir Zone.
In Udhampur-Doda
Parliamentary Constituency,
Parmodh Kapahi has been
announced as Prabhari Kishtwar
and Ramesh Sharma as Seh-
Prabhari. Gopal Mahajan has
been announced as Prabhari
Basohli and Jugal Kishore Gupta
as Seh-Prabhari. Yudhvir Sethi
has been announced as Prabhari
Kathua and Jangveer Singh as
Seh-Prabhari. Shakti Parihar has
been announced as Prabhari
Udhampur and Kuldeep Dubey
as Seh-Prabhari.
Pawan Khajuria has been
announced as Prabhari Ramban
and Manjeet Razdan as Seh-
Prabhari. Baldev Singh Billoria
has been announced as Prabhari
Doda and Shashi Goswami as
Seh-Prabhari. Arvind Gupta has
been announced as Prabhari
Reasi and Adv. Amit Sharma as
Woman missing
Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, May 27: A woman
has been
reportedly
missing
from her
residence
s i n c e
t o d a y
afternoon.
As per
reports,
33-year-old woman namely
Pooja Gupta, wife of Rohit
Gupta of H Number 45, Sector
2 Channi Himmat, District
Jammu has been reportedly
missing from her residence
since today afternoon.
Having 5.6 feet height, the
lady was wearing red colour
suit when last seen.
Anyone having clue about
the missing lady can inform on
Mobile Number 99062-29023
or can inform Police Station
Channi Himmat on landline
number 0191-2465164, where a
missing report in this regard
stands registered.
which was delayed due to
nationwide lockdown amid
COVID-19 pandemic.
Mayor went round the whole
complex and reviewed the said
development activities. He told
the engineers that this is a pres-
tigious Project of Jammu
Municipal Corporation and
directed them to complete the
work by engaging more labour-
ers keeping in view the proper
social distancing within the stip-
ulated time period.
He further told that after
completion of Lairage Project,
the sheep / goats may be rested
here during transit to market or
slaughter houses after proper
segregation of sick and healthy
animals by the well qualified
Veterinary Doctors.
During the round, Mayor
observed that large number of
scraps and unused / damaged
vehicles were lying scattered at
the site creating shabby and
unhealthy atmosphere.
He took serious view of the
condition and directed the
Assistant Executive Engineer
(Mech) JMC to take necessary
measures and get the scraps
auctioned accordingly. He also
appealed the general public to
come forward and co-operate
with JMC in various develop-
ment activities being undertak-
en by the department.
He advised people to not to
throw garbage, filth, polythene
etc on the public lanes, drains
and nallahs.
Seh-Prabhari.
In Jammu-Poonch
Parliamentary constituency, Dr.
Narinder Singh has been
announced as Prabhari Samba
and Praduman Singh as Seh-
Prabhari. Ayodhya Gupta has
been announced as Prabhari R.S.
Pura and Kashmira Singh as Seh-
Prabhari. Prem Nath Dogra has
been announced as Prabhari
Jammu and Adv. Dev Raj Sharma
as Seh-Prabhari. Mrs Rekha
Mahajan has been announced as
Prabhari Jammu West and
Shailja Gupta as Seh-Prabhari.
Adv. Sunil Sethi has been
announced as Prabhari Jammu
Rural and Th. Narayan Singh
Jamwal as Seh-Prabhari. Karan
Singh has been announced as
Prabhari Akhnoor and Vikas
Choudhary as Seh-Prabhari.
Sham Lal Sharma (former
Minister) has been announced as
Prabhari Nowshera and Rohit
Dubey as Seh-Prabhari. Aseem
Gupta has been announced as
Prabhari Rajouri and Capt.(retd)
Som Dutt as Seh-Prabhari. Baji
Abdul Wahid has been
announced as Prabhari Poonch
and Dinesh Sharma as Seh-
Prabhari.
Chandji Bhat has been
announced as Prabhari Kashmir
displaced district. Munish
Sharma has been announced as
All Morchas incharge and Rakesh
Mahajan has been nominated as
All Cells incharge.
Ajay Pargal has been
announced as Prabhari Yuva
Morcha and Ajay Vaid as Seh-
Prabhari. Anuradha Charak has
been announced as Prabhari
Mahila Morcha and Veenu
Khanna as Seh-Prabhari. Prof.
Gharu Ram Bhagat has been
announced as Prabhari SC
Morcha and Subash Bhagat as
Seh-Prabhari. Faqeer Khan (Ex-
MLA Gurez) has been announced
as Prabhari ST Morcha and
Waseem Kohli as Seh-Prabhari.
Nand Kishore has been
announced as Prabhari Kissan
Morcha and Javid Qadri as Seh-
Prabhari.
Dr. Ali Mohd. Mir has been
announced as Prabhari Minority
Morcha and Mohd. Iqbal Malik
as Seh-Prabhari. Capt. Ramesh
Lal has been announced as
Prabhari OBC Morcha and Anju
Dogra as Seh-Prabhari.
Minor dies due
to electric shock
Excelsior Correspondent
KISHTWAR, May 27: A
minor boy died due to electric
shock in Passerkote area, here.
As per police sources, 3-
year-old boy identified as Baby,
son of Ved Prakash of
Passerkote received electric
shock after coming in contact
with heating appliance.
The boy was rushed to hos-
pital where doctors declared
him as brought dead.
Chatroo police has taken
cognizance in this regard.
THURSDAY, MAY 28, 2020 (PAGE 11)
One killed, 2 injured
in road accidents
Excelsior Correspondent son of Balvinder Singh of
Kunjwani received serious
JAMMU, May 27: One per- injuries in the collision of an auto
son was killed while two others and a car at Kunjwani. The
were injured today in three sepa- injured was shifted to GMCH
rate road accidents in city out- Jammu for treatment where his
skirts. condition was stated to be critical.
According to a police official, Gangyal police had taken cog-
an SRTC Bus this evening hit a nizance of the matter.
two-wheeler bearing registration Another mishap occurred at
number JK02BA-8594 near Akhnoor near gas agency where a
Karwanda (Kot Bhalwal), result- pedestrian namely Thoru Ram
ing into on the spot death of the
bike rider namely Balwant Singh
(60) son of Sardari Lal, resident
of Ward number 12 (Akhnoor)
(35) son of Pritam Singh, resident was hit and seriously injured by
of Ward number 3 (Ranjan).
Gharota police on getting
an unknown vehicle. The injured
man was taken to GMCH Jammu
information of the accident
reached the spot and shifted the
for treatment where his condition
was stated to be critical till the last
body to Government Medical reports came in. Akhnoor police
College and Hospital (GMCH), had registered a case in this con-
Jammu for postmortem while a nection and started investigation.
case in this connection was regis-
tered and further investigation
started.
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Trump offers to mediate Identify private hospitals to treat COVID-19

between India, China
WASHINGTON/NEW DELHI, May 27:
In a surprise move, US President Donald Trump today offered
patients for free or at nominal cost: SC to Centre
NEW DELHI, May 27: are running on public land dealing with moderate and regulated the cost of tests for
to "mediate or arbitrate" the raging border dispute between India allotted at concessional rates severe cases of coronavirus COVID-19 in private health sec-
and China, saying he was "ready, willing and able" to ease the ten- The Supreme Court
or running under the category that would require hospitaliza- tor and on the same analogy, the
sions, amid the continuing standoff between the armies of the two Wednesday asked the Centre to
of charitable institutions to at tion. government can also regulate
Asian giants. identify private hospitals where
least for the present, treat It has said that the Centre, in the cost of treatment in private
Trump previously offered to mediate between India and COVID-19 infected patients
COVID-19 patients either pro exercise of powers under the hospitals to combat the pandem-
Pakistan on the Kashmir issue, a proposal rejected by New Delhi could get treatment for free or at
bono publico (for public good) Disaster Management Act, has ic. (PTI)
which maintains that there is no role for any third party in bilater- a nominal cost.
al issues.
"We have informed both India and China that the United A mother who reached at Charbagh railway station by a
A bench headed by Chief
Justice S A Bobde, hearing the
or on no-profit basis.
"The issue requires an IATO urges Tourism Minister to
urgent consideration of this
States is ready, willing and able to mediate or arbitrate their
now raging border dispute. Thank you!" Trump said in a
Shramik Special in wake of COVID-19 pandemic, trying to pro-
tect her baby from the scorching sun during hot summer after-
noon in Lucknow on Wednesday.(UNI)
matter via video-conferencing,
observed that there are private
court as many private hospitals
are commercially exploiting
provide financial stimulus for sector
predawn tweet. hospitals which have been given NEW DELHI, May 27:
the patients suffering from
Trump's unexpected offer came on a day when China took an
apparently conciliatory tone by saying that the situation at the bor- Many parts of India reeling land either free of cost or at
nominal rates and they should
treat coronavirus infected
COVID-19 to make a fortune
out of their miseries in the
Indian Association of Tour Operators (IATO) on Wednesday
said its representatives met Union Tourism Minister Prahlad
der with India is "overall stable and controllable."
under scorching heat
hour of national crisis," the
In Beijing, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian patients for free. Singh Patel to apprise him of the acute distress faced by the
plea has alleged.
said both China and India have proper mechanisms and communi- "You identify all those hospi- industry.
It has also sought a direc-
cation channels to resolve the issues through dialogue and consul- NEW DELHI, May 27: to the meteorological (MeT) tal and find out," the bench, also The delegation urged the minister for financial support to tour
tion to the Centre to bear the
tations. department. comprising Justices A S Bopanna operators so that they are not forced to close down their business,
Parts of northern and western cost of COVID-19 treatment at
In New Delhi, Chinese Ambassador Sun Weidong said China On Tuesday, Churu had and Hrishikesh Roy, told Solicitor IATO said in a statement.
India reeled under scorching heat private hospitals for the poor
and India should never let their differences shadow the overall recorded a high of 50 degrees General Tushar Mehta. The tour operators are not in a position to pay salaries to their
on Wednesday, with temperatures and vulnerable, who neither
bilateral ties and must enhance mutual trust. Celsius -- the district's second- "They have been given staff since there is no business and they are under acute financial
hovering near the 50 degree-mark have any insurance cover nor
Without referring to the military tense military standoff, Sun highest maximum temperature land either free of cost or at a stress, it added.
in Delhi and Rajasthan, while the in the month of May in the last have coverage under govern-
said both the sides should resolve their differences through com- IMD said no immediate respite is very nominal rates. These IATO has also asked for special collateral free and interest free
10 years. ment schemes like Ayushman
munication and adhere to the basic premise that they pose no threat likely from the ongoing heatwave charitable hospitals should long-term loans (5-10 years) to be provided to the tour operators
Ganganagar, Bikaner and Bharat, and also of those who
to each other. conditions. treat patients for free," the for revival of business and aggressive marketing, the statement
Kota recorded maximum temper- have the coverage but the cost
"We should correctly view our differences and never let In the national capital, the atures of 48.9 degrees Celsius, 48 bench observed and posted the said.
of treatment surpasses their
them shadow the overall situation of bilateral cooperation. At mercury settled six notches above degrees Celsius and 47.2 degrees matter for hearing after one The association also urged the minister to support tour opera-
normal in most areas. Palam reimbursement.
the same time, we should gradually seek understanding Celsius, respectively, today. week. tors on their request made to the Commerce Ministry regarding
remained the hottest with a maxi- It has said that given the
through communication and constantly resolve differences," Jaisalmer recorded a high of Mehta, appearing for the enhancing the Service Export India Scheme (SEIS) to 10 per cent
mum temperature of 47.2 degrees resource constrains of public
Sun said.(PTI) 46.1 degrees Celsius, Barmer Centre, told the top court that from present 7 per cent for 2019-20, it added.
Celsius, marginally less than health sector in the country,
45.9 degrees Celsius, Jaipur this being a policy issue was "We still have hope and believe that the government will come
DP charge sheets 376 foreigners Tuesday's 47.6 degrees Celsius.
In large areas, a heatwave is
declared when the maximum tem-
44.8 degrees Celsius and Ajmer
44 degrees Celsius.
required to be decided by the
government.
extensive participation of pri-
vate healthcare sector would
out with some measures which will help alleviate our sector's
pain," IATO President Pronab Sarkar said. (PTI)
NEW DELHI, May 27: (Malignant act likely to spread The weather department said be required particularly in
perature is 45 degrees Celsius for Mehta said he would file a
infection of disease dangerous heatwave conditions will continue
The Delhi Police has filed two consecutive days and a severe in the state for the next 24 hours. response on the issue.
to life) and 271 (Disobedience
before a court here 35 different heatwave is when the mercury Neighbouring Haryana, too, The bench was hearing an
to quarantine rule) of the
charge sheets against 376 for- touches 47 degrees Celsius for reeled under blistering heat, application filed in a plea which
Indian Penal Code and rele-
eign nationals from 34 countries two days on the trot. with Narnaul recording the has sought a direction for regu-
vant sections of the Foreigners
attending Markaz at In small areas, like the national highest maximum temperature lating the cost of treatment of
Act.
Nizamuddin in national capital capital, a heatwave is declared if at 47.2 degrees Celsius, the
The Centre has cancelled COVID-19 at private hospitals
by violating visa conditions, the temperature soars to 45 degrees weather department said.
their Visa and blacklisted them. Celsius even for a day, according to across the country.
indulging in missionary activi- Hisar recorded a maximum
ties illegally and violating The foreign nationals have not the India Meteorological The top court had on April
been arrested yet. temperature of 46.3 degrees
Government guidelines, issued Department (IMD). 30 issued notice to the Centre
The 294 foreigners belonged Celsius, four notches above nor-
in the wake of COVID-19 out- The Safdarjung Observatory, mal. and sought its response on the
break in the country. to countries, including Malaysia, which provides representative plea, filed by advocate Sachin
Among other places in the
The police had filed 20 Thailand, Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri figures for Delhi, recorded a state, Ambala sizzled at 43.8 Jain, which alleged that private
charge sheets against 82 for- Lanka and several African maximum temperature of 45.9 degrees Celsius, while the mer- hospitals are "commercially
eigners from 20 countries yes- nations. degrees Celsius. cury settled at 42.8 degrees exploiting" patients suffering
terday and 15 today against 294 Out of the 82 foreigners The last time the mercury Celsius in Karnal. from coronavirus in this hour of
from 14 countries in the case. charge sheeted yesterday, four touched the 46-degree mark at Sweltering heat also swept
the Safdarjung weather station crisis.
According to the charge of the accused were from Punjab, where Patiala recorded
sheets, all the foreign nationals was on May 19, 2002, said The petition has said that
Afghanistan, seven each from a high of 44.2 degrees Celsius,
have been booked for violating Brazil and China, five from US, Kuldeep Srivastava, the head of the government should man-
four notches above normal.
visa rules, violating two from Australia, Kajahstan, the regional forecasting centre Amritsar and Ludhiana also date private hospitals which
Government guidelines issued Morocco, UK, one each from of the India Meteorological recorded above-normal temper-
in the wake of COVID-19 pan- Ukraine, Egypt, Russia, Jordan, Department (IMD). atures of 43.5 degrees Celsius
demic and regulations regard- The all-time record for
France, Tunisia, Belgium, eight and 44.2 degrees Celsius,
ing Epidemic diseases Act, Safdarjung in May is 47.2
from Algeria, 10 from Saudi degrees Celsius. It was recorded respectively.
Disaster Management Act and Chandigarh, the common
Arabia, 14 from Fiji and six on May 29, 1944.
prohibitory orders under sec- capital of Haryana and Punjab,
tion 144 of Code of Criminal each from Sudan and The IMD said the weather
Philippines. stations at Lodhi Road and also experienced a hot day at
Procedure.
The charge sheets filed yes- Ayanagar recorded maximum 42.9 degrees Celsius -- four
They have also been for the
offences under sections 188 terday will come for considera- temperatures of 45.1 degrees degrees above normal.
(Disobedience to order duly tion on June 12 and those filed Celsius and 46.7 degrees The IMD said the ongoing
promulgated by public ser- today will come for considera- Celsius, respectively. heatwave conditions in several
vant), 269 (Negligent act like- tion on June 17 before Severe heatwave conditions parts of north and central India
ly to spread infection of dis- Metropolitan Magistrate Saema prevailed in Rajasthan. Churu are very likely to continue on
ease dangerous to life), 270 Jamil.(PTI) was the hottest place in the state Thursday. It said some respite
with a maximum temperature of can be expected only towards
49.6 degrees Celsius, according the end of the week.(PTI)

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