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Follow us: Daily Excelsior JAMMU, TUESDAY, APRIL 28, 2020 RNI No. 28547/65 No. 116 12 Pages ` 5.00

Stop using Chinese Ladakh seeks resumption of flights, opening of schools

J&K not averse to relaxations in Orange,
kits, says ICMR
NEW DELHI, Apr 27:
The country's apex health

Green Zones, non-Hotspot districts

research body ICMR today
asked States to stop using the
COVID-19 rapid antibody test
kits procured from two Chinese
companies and return them to
be sent back to the suppliers. Centre urged to Ladakh has also sought neces-
sary measures from the Central
"Restrictions on public
meetings, processions, large
Meanwhile, the Union
Territory of Ladakh has submit-
In an advisory sent to Chief
Secretaries of all States and support tourism Government to support the
tourism industry in the UT on
gatherings, marriages, open-
ing of Malls, cinema halls,
ted a comprehensive document
to the Union Ministry of Home
Union Territories today, the
Indian Council of Medical
industry in the ground that tourism sector
including hotels, guest houses,
educational institutions etc
might continue for quite some
Affairs giving series of sugges-
tions for opening of lockdown,
Research (ICMR) said it "eval-
uated the kits of Guangzhou
Ladakh UT home stays, travel agencies and time,'' sources pointed out and post May 3.
taxi operators contributes more said relaxation in curbs will be "The suggestions have
Wondfo Biotech and Zhuhai than 50 percent to the GDP. generally aimed at facilitating been duly considered and
Livson Diagnostics in field con- "The Union Territory of economic activity and engag- approved by Lieutenant
(Contd on page 4 Col 7) Sanjeev Pargal Jammu and Kashmir will, how- ing workers in employment in Governor of Ladakh Radha
JAMMU, Apr 27: The ever, go by the decisions taken the Union Territory. Krishna Mathur,'' the docu-
Corona cases Union Territory of Jammu by the Central Government on It may be mentioned here ment signed by Saugat Biswas,
cross 29,000, and Kashmir isn't averse to relaxations post May 3,'' sources that Prime Minister Narendra Divisional Commissioner
Central Government giving said, adding J&K is not averse to Modi today interacted with Ladakh, said.
deaths 935 relaxations in Orange and certain more relaxations to boost some Chief Ministers of the With a view to prevent
Green Zones while keeping economic activity with condi- States and Lieutenant Governor irreparable loss to students of
NEW DELHI, Apr 27:
restrictions in Red Zones with tions of strict social distancing of Jammu and Kashmir Girish higher classes, the UT Ladakh
A ray of hope emerged etc in Orange and Green Zones. Chandra Murmu through video administration has recommend-
a view to give boost to econom-
today with authorities declaring However, it wants restric- conferencing to elicit opinion of ed opening of schools for
ic activities after May 3 when A couple wearing face masks gets married at Nanak Nagar Jammu during lockdown on
that 85 districts across India tions to stay in Red Zones and the States/Union Territories on Classes 10th, 11th and 12th
second phase of lockdown will Monday. -Excelsior/Rakesh
have not reported a single infec- Hotspot districts for the time post-lockdown scenario. under strict enforcement of
end while the UT of Ladakh
tion in the last two weeks and being unless they are taken out Modi had announced 21 days social distancing. For rest of the
five Northeastern States have
has favoured resumption of
of the categories following lockdown on March 24 which classes, it has suggested educa-
Daily report sought on implementation of guidelines
regular air services to Leh

MHA notices large-scale violations

become totally free of the virus. recoveries of the Coronavirus ended on April 14 and was fur- tion through Radio and e-class-
from New Delhi, Chandigarh,
The nationwide tally of patients and non-reporting of ther extended till May 3. es.
Jammu and Srinagar, opening
Coronavirus positive cases, in more cases for some days. Murmu is reported to have “Schools in Ladakh were
of colleges and institutes of
the meantime, crossed 29,000 Jammu is the only Hotspot given his viewpoint on the situa- scheduled to reopen in the first

of lockdown measures in J&K UT

higher education besides
with at least 935 deaths, but district in the Jammu region as tion prevailing in Jammu and week of March after a long win-
schools for 10th, 11th and 12th
more than 6,600 patients have Udhampur was recently taken Kashmir in view of breakout of ter vacation. Unlike the main-
classes under strict enforce-
been discharged, pushing the out of the category. Udhampur Coronavirus pandemic as total land, the summer vacation in the
ment of social distancing and
(Contd on page 4 Col 3) education through Radio and has now seven COVID-19 cases in the UT were nearing hilly region of Ladakh usually Directs CS to take action against concerned officers
e-classes for the rest. patients only and hasn't reported 550 with Kashmir's tally alone lasts 10-15 days in the month of
Navin, Shailendra fresh case for quite some time. about to touch 500. Mohinder Verma While drawing the attention Srinagar stretch of the National
The Union Territory of (Contd on page 4 Col 3)
get addl charge of the Chief Secretary towards Highway has been observed by
„ PM to States: Enforce guidelines strictly JAMMU, Apr 27: Union the guidelines issued by the the Ministry of Home Affairs",
Excelsior Correspondent Ministry of Home Affairs has Ministry from time to time in read the letter of the Union
JAMMU, Apr 27: The
Government has ordered trans-
fer and posting of an officer
Need to give importance to economy, noticed large-scale violations
of lockdown measures in the
Union Territory of Jammu
order to check the spread of
Novel Coronavirus (COVID-
19), the Home Secretary said,
Home Secretary.
Stating that guidelines on
lockdown measures have been

battle COVID-19: Modi

and assigned additional charge and Kashmir and has directed "the States and Union Territories issued by the Ministry of Home
to two others. the Chief Secretary to take were requested to ensure strict Affairs under Section 10(2)(1)
According to the order, action against all those officers compliance of lockdown meas- of the Disaster Management
Abdul Majid Bhat, Secretary, NEW DELHI, Apr 27: The Prime Minister under- “The Prime Minister said measures. under whose jurisdiction such ures as per the orders issued Act, 2005, the Home Secretary
Cooperative Department, hold- lined that the nationwide lock- that the country has seen two The Prime Minister said at deviations are taking place. under the Disaster Management has stressed that any violation of
As India enters the final down has "yielded positive Lockdowns till now, both dif- the virtual meeting that India's Moreover, the Ministry
ing additional charge of Act, 2005. However, several such order shall attract penal
week of the lockdown, Prime results as the country has man- ferent in certain aspects, and population is comparable to that while advising the administra-
Administrative Secretary, Tribal incidents of violation of lock- provisions under Section 51 to
Minister Narendra Modi aged to save thousands of lives now we have to think of the of the combined population of tion to remain cautious has
Affairs Department has been down measures have been Section 60 of the Act.
today conveyed to Chief in the past one and a half way ahead. He said that as per several countries. sought daily report on the imple-
transferred and posted as reported in the Union Territory He has asked the Chief
Ministers that the country will experts, the impact of coron- "The situation in many coun- mentation of the guidelines
Chairman, J&K Special of Jammu and Kashmir". Secretary to investigate such
have to give importance to the avirus will remain visible in tries, including India, was along with the action taken
Tribunal. In the communique, the incidents of violation and take
economy as well as continue the coming months," the state- almost similar at the start of report to prevent such viola-
Navin Kumar Choudhary, copy of which is available with action against those officers
the fight against the Novel ment added. March. However, due to timely tions.
(Contd on page 4 Col 3) EXCELSIOR, the Union under whose jurisdiction such
coronavirus. Modi also said that masks measures, India has been able to In a communique bearing Home Secretary has pointed violations are taking place. "A
2G services extended In a video conference with and face covers will become part protect many people," the state- No.40-10/2020-DM-I(A) out that enforcement of lock- report on the action taken
the Chief Ministers, fourth such of lives of people in the days ment said quoting the Prime addressed to the Chief Secretary down measures has remained against those officers may be
up to May 11 interaction since March 22 when ahead, adding everyone's aim Minister. of Jammu and Kashmir BVR confined to the towns and city sent to the Ministry of Home
he first spoke to them on the must be to ensure rapid response He, however, forewarned Subrahmanyam, the Union
Excelsior Correspondent areas only and in rural areas Affairs without loss of time",
pandemic, Modi also highlight- under the current circumstances. that the danger of the virus is far Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla has
JAMMU, Apr 27: Stating such measures are not being the Union Home Secretary has
ed the importance for states to He emphasised on the impor- from over and constant vigilance pointed out several violations of
that misuse of data services by enforced strictly by the con- stressed.
enforce prescribed guidelines tance of the use of technology as is of paramount importance, it the lockdown measures which
anti-national elements has cerned officers. He has further asked the
strictly in the Coronavirus much as possible, and also to said. have come to the notice of the
potential to scale up violent "Even an increase in vehicu- Chief Secretary, who happens to
hotspots, the Government said months", it said. utilise time to embrace reform Ministry of Home Affairs.
activities and disturb public (Contd on page 4 Col 1) lar movement on the Baramulla- (Contd on page 4 Col 5)
in a statement.
order, the Department of Home,
J&K Government, today
ordered the continuance of 2G
mobile data services only till
LG directs Admn to prepare 2-year-old among 22 test +ve in Kashmir, J&K tally 546
Fayaz Bukhari Among the five Corona pos-
May 11 in the Union Territory
of Jammu and Kashmir.
According to an order in
post- May 3 strategy in advance itive cases from Shopian district
SRINAGAR, Apr 27: A in South Kashmir is a 2-year-old
two-year-old girl from and a 12-year-old boy from
this regard, issued today by
Principal Secretary, Home Calls for increased testing to combat COVID Shopian district was among 22
fresh COVID-19 positive cases
(Contd on page 4 Col 7) Excelsior Correspondent Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar, steps can be taken to deal with in Kashmir today taking the MCH Anantnag
Advisor to Lieutenant Governor; any emerging situation. Corona cases in Kashmir to lacks protective
K-students in JAMMU, Apr 27: BVR Subrahmanyam, Chief He observed that the 483 and the Jammu and
Lieutenant Governor, Girish
B'desh seek Chandra Murmu today called
Secretary; Dilbag Singh, DGP; increased testing is the key in Kashmir tally to 546. gears
Atal Dulloo, Financial identifying and combating Among the fresh cases, 15
for preparing a comprehensive Commissioner Health and COVID-19 pandemic, and asked were confirmed at Viral
Irfan Tramboo
evacuation strategy for the post 3rd May Diagnostic Laboratory of As the district Anantnag
Medical Education; Shaleen the officers to ensure the sus-
Excelsior Correspondent scenario in advance to combat Kabra, Principal Secretary to tainability of the testing speed witnessed a surge in COVID-
COVID-19 pandemic in the *Watch video on 19 positive cases, there is a
SRINAGAR, Apr 27: The Government, Home Department and to explore the possibilities
Government's recent move to Union Territory of Jammu www.excelsiornews.com lethargic and callous
and Bipul Pathak, Principal of increasing the same. He
evacuate stranded students from and Kashmir. Secretary to Lieutenant directed for effective implemen- SKIMS Soura and include five approach in providing the
different States of the county The Lt Governor was chair- Governor attended the meeting. tation of restrictions in Red- each from Baramulla and necessary protective gears to
ing a meeting on COVID-19 A member of medical team takes sample for Corona test of a
has stirred hope among the Murmu underlined the Zones to contain the spread of Shopian, three from Bandipora its hospital staff especially at
control efforts at the Raj Bhavan person in Hyderpora, Srinagar on Monday. -Excelsior/Shakeel
Kashmiri students in importance of continued the deadly virus. and one each from Budgam and its lone Maternity and
Bangladesh who also demanded soon after the interaction with Kupwara districts. Seven other Childcare Hospital (MCH). include 12-year-old and 17- positive cases, include three
efforts at all levels of the The Lt Governor urged J&K
their immediate evacuation. Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, cases were confirmed at the Those working at the hos- year-old woman besides 75- women in early 30s and a 32-
administration in fight against Bank to reach out to the masses
Over 400 Kashmiri students through video conferencing, to COVID-19 testing laboratory at year-old man. The two year old year-old man and a 6-year-old
Coronavirus in the UT and with the digital banking facili- (Contd on page 4 Col 1)
studying Medicine in different discuss the emerging situation Chest Disease hospital Dalgate boy is the youngest COVID-19 boy, all residents of Malpora
asked the officers to formulate ties by encouraging them to use
colleges of Bangladesh got and plan ahead for tackling the and include six from Anantnag worst hit Heerpora. Three others positive in Kashmir. Sheeri. They are all contacts of
an effective rapid response UPI, BHIM, QR in addition to
COVID-19 pandemic. district and one from Srinagar. are from Beminipora village and The Baramulla Corona (Contd on page 4 Col 5)
(Contd on page 4 Col 7) mechanism so that pro-active (Contd on page 4 Col 5)
„ 369 return from Kota, students credit Dr Jitendra
Excise Comm constitutes teams for 6 including children injured in explosion
3 TRF militants killed 2 more test Corona +ve in Kargil,
stock verification of wine shops in Kulgam encounter
Huge pilferage Each team will be led by an offi-
cer of the rank of Excise
COVID Lab set up in Ladakh
tles were being sold on the
four to five times higher rate Excelsior Correspondent all the three militants were
Excelsior Correspondent
of liquor during Inspector and have two to five
members.
than the actual one.
Excise Commissioner had
SRINAGAR, Apr 27:
killed.
The IGP said that a few fam- JAMMU, Apr 27: Two
Another treated in Jammu, cases down to 27
Three militants of The
lockdown To begin with the task
assigned by the Government, the
ordered on April 10, 2020 that
wine traders/ shop owners shall
Resistance Front (TRF) were
ilies claimed the bodies and
passes were given to them by the
more persons in Kargil district
killed in an encounter in in Ladakh tested positive for
teams would launch exercise in not open their establishments Deputy Commissioners for iden- Coronavirus today taking tally
Lower Munda area of tification. "If they identify in
Jammu city on Tuesday, follow- unless they receive specific of the UT to 22 and active
Excelsior Correspondent Qazigund in South Kashmir's presence of Magistrate, they
ing the lockdown SOPs. One orders from his office, because cases to six-three each in Leh
Kulgam district this morning. would be allowed to participate
JAMMU, Apr 27: Taking manager/ employee of the ets- department would conduct stock and Kargil districts while a
balishment will be allowed to verification before allowing the * Pic on page 4 in burial at isolated and safer COVID-19 laboratory has
serious note of the reports
regarding pilferage of huge enter the premises during the shops/ establishments to open. It Video on place in Baramulla", he said.
verification task. No unautho- was observed that verification "One AK rifle and two pis-
*Watch video on
quantity of liquor from the www.excelsiornews.com www.excelsiornews.com
wine shops and stores during rized person shall be allowed exercise is time consuming and tols were recovered.Their post
Inspector General of Police mortem and lifting of DNA sam-
lockdown in Jammu and other inside during the exercise. it may take reasonable time once been set up in the UT for cost-
Kashmir, Vijay Kumar, told ples was done at Srinagar", he
areas of the region, the J&K Sources further said that the restrictions are relaxed by effective sample testing.
Excelsior that three militants said.
UT Administration today Excise Commissioner, Rajesh the District Magistrates. So, it Reports said two persons
were killed in a gunfight in Sources said that the slain Students leave for district headquarters in a SRTC bus from
directed the Commissioner Kumar Shavan receiving may create problem for allowing from village Sankoo in Kargil
Lower Munda area of Qazigund militants have been identified as Lakhanpur in Kathua district on Monday.
Excise, J&K to constitute reports about the pilferage of shops to open immediately after district, which has already been
this morning. He said that their Bilal Ahmad from Panzgam in -Excelsior/Pardeep
teams for the stock verifica- liquor from many shops and such orders. Keeping in view declared as Red Zone, have test-
identity is yet to be ascertained. district Pulwama, Aqib alias However, since 16 of them have today but another patient tested
tion of wine shops. stores during lockdown peri- this issue, the teams have been ed positive for COVID-19. They
He added that the operation Urfi from Kakapora in Pulwama already been treated and dis- negative twice and was declared
Official sources said that od, took serious note of it and asked to start exercise from were being shifted from the vil-
was launched by a joint team of and Perviaz Ahmad. They all charged, number of active cases as treated and discharged taking
eight teams were constituted by took decision to conduct stock tomorrow. It was also decided lage to COVID Hospital in
Police and Army's 19 RR this belonged to TRF. was six only-three each in Leh number of cured persons to 30.
the Excise Commissioner today verification from the day of that verification erercise will be Kargil.
morning in Lower Munda area. And four children were and Kargil districts. Jammu region has total 58
which will commence their veri- countrywide lockdown for conducted between 12 noon and With this, number of COVID
The militants fired on troops among six persons injured in a No Corona positive case was cases. With 30 of them treated
fication work from tomorrow. Coronavirus pandemic. It was 4 pm. The teams shall also veri- patients in the Union Territory of
leading to a gun battle in which reported in the Jammu region
also reported that liquor bot- (Contd on page 4 Col 7) (Contd on page 4 Col 3) Ladakh has gone up to 22. (Contd on page 4 Col 5)
TUESDAY, APRIL 28, 2020 (PAGE 2) DAILY EXCELSIOR, JAMMU

OBITUARIES 10th Day

With grief and sorrow, we inform that demise of our beloved &
respected mother Smt Prem Lata Wd/o Late Sh Inder Parkash R/o
Q.No 380, Rehari Colony, Jammu who left for her heavenly abode
TENTH DAY KRIYA/ OBITUARY on 20-04-2020.
With profound grief & sorrow, we regret to 10th Day will be performed on 29th April, 2020 (Wednesday) at
10.30 AM to 11.30 AM at our residence.
inform the sad & untimely demise of our GRIEF STRICKEN
beloved Smt. Lalita Saraf W/o Lt. Sh. Sons & Daughter-in-laws
Somnath Saraf on 26-04-2020 presently at Sh Rajeev Gupta (Raju) & Smt Ritu Gupta
Sh Neeraj Gupta With treasure of sweet memories and remembrances:-
Khajuria Mohl. Paloura, Jammu originally R/o Sh Rajesh Gupta & Smt Suman Gupta
Bagh Jogi Lanker, Rainawari Srinagar. Daughter & Son-in-law

Infection in doctors, vegetable vendors,

Tenth Day Kriya will be performed on Smt Sanjeeta Chadha & Sh Anil Chadha
Devar & Devarani
05.05.2020 (Tuesday) at 8.30 AM at Muthi Sh Subash Chander Gupta & Smt Sudesh Gupta Smt Prem Lata
Ghat near Education Department Office. Sh Satvir Gupta & Smt Chanchal Gupta
Smt Kailash Gupta (Shama) Wd/o Late Sh Subash Gupta -Nanad

shopkeepers cause of concern: MHA

GRIEF STRICKEN Brothers & Babi
Sister-in-law & Brother-in-law
REMEMBRANCE
Lt Sh Om Parkash Gupta & Smt Neeru Gupta
Smt. Sheela Ji W/o Sh. P.N. Kaul Sh Gopal Krishan Gupta & Smt Veena Gupta
Sh Ashok Gupta & Smt Mamta Gupta
Smt. Tosha Ji W/o Lt. Sh. G.L. Saraf Sister & Brother-in-law (JIJA JI)
Smt. Usha Ji W/o Lt. Sh. P.L. Saraf Smt Chanchal Gupta & Sh Subash Chander Gupta Note for COVID-19 You were always kind, humble and lov- NEW DELHI, Apr 27: Pune, it is one positive case in
Smt. Shama Ji W/o Lt. Sh. T.K. Saraf Smt. Lalita Saraf Smt Shashi Gupta & Sh Kashori Lal Gupta Note everyone is requested nine samples, she added.
Smt. Bimla Ji W/o Sh. R.K. Saraf Smt Neelam Gupta & Sh Sanjay Gupta ing mother-in-law of our daughter
Grand Childrens: Ankita, Jayant, Hitakshi, Itika & Aman to follow the advisories is
Anuradha Koul. An Inter-Ministerial Central In slums, markets and other
Smt. Dulari Ji W/o Lt.Sh. S.S. Trisal Langer, Aarya Chadha
Daughter & Son-in-law strictly in view of the pan- Team (IMCT) has expressed its places, where social-distancing
Smt. Kishni Ji W/o Sh. R.K. Razdan All Nears & Dears Those sweet memories will always
Lt. Smt. Sushma Saraf W/o Sh. Jagmohan Saraf demic and avoid gathering.
Sister-in-law & Brother Ph: 9906047631 (Raju), concern that doctors, vegetable norms are not being followed
Smt. Shanta Ji W/o Lt Sh. B.K. Dewani Smt. Chetna Shishoo W/o Sh Diwaker Shishoo 9682323778, 9419104058 (Neeraj), Your lives value us more. remain in our heart.
Smt. Kalpana Koul W/o Sh Rakesh Koul 9070747810 (Anil Chadha) vendors and shopkeepers, who properly, protocols need to be
Sister & Brother-in-law
Grand Children: Shagun, Shubam, Jimmy,
May the Almighty rest your noble soul in come in contact with a number enforced strictly, Srivastava
Smt. Phoola Ji W/o Lt. Sh. H.L. Kaul
Anmol, Shriya, Riya, Khushi, Simran, Rohan. peace. of people each day, have been said, citing the IMCT recom-
Sons & Daughter-in-law
Sh. Satish Saraf & Smt. Anita Saraf Mobile No: 9622077890, 9622077901 5TH DAY FROM: SMT. MOHINI KAUL
infected with the coronavirus in mendations.
Sh. Ashwani Saraf & Smt. Nettoo Saraf R.S.V.P.: All nears and dears WITH PROFOUND GRIEF AND SORROW, WE INFORM
THE SAD DEMISE OF OUR BELOVED JIJA JI SH TILAK
Entire Kotwal's Family Maharashtra’s Pune, a senior Rather than home quaran-
RAJ SHARMA (RETD. XEN ELECT UT CHANDIGARH) official said today. tine, institutional quarantine is
ADH-BARKHI
S/O LATE SH JAGAN NATH SHARMA R/O 15/30,
PANCHKULA (HARYANA) PREVIOUSLY FROM MAKOL MISCELLANEOUS EDUCATION The team, headed by an essential in slums, she said.
Adh Barkhi of Late Sh. Yash Paul Gupta
DISTT. NOWSHERA JAMMU ON 26-04-2020. additional secretary-rank officer Doctors, paramedics, police
FIFTH DAY WILL BE PERFORMED ON WEDNESDAY
ADMISSION 2020 and comprising experts from the personnel, vegetable vendors and
BLUE STAR
(Banihal Wale) S/o Late Sh. Kirpa Ram of APRIL 29, 2020 FROM 10.30 AM TO 11.30 AM AT OUR
MIG 101 1st Phase Housing Colony
Udhampur will be performed at our residence
15, Friends Colony Trikuta Nagar East Extn.
RESIDENCE H.NO. 31, LANE NO. 7, (DOWN SIDE)
GREATER KAILASH JAMMU.
GRIEF STRICKEN StayHome StaySafe
BVSc.
In North India
healthcare and disaster manage-
ment verticals, has also found
other essential services-providing
shopkeepers have been found to
near Marble Market Jammu on 28-04-2020 Brother & Sister-in-law
Order us that the doubling rate of be COVID-19 positive in Pune
Sh Deerinder Khajuria & Smt Renu Khajuria SH TILAK RAJ SHARMA NEET Not Required COVID-19 in Pune, the second- and it is a matter of concern as they
(Tuesday). Sisters & Brothers-in-law AC, Water Coolers, Deep Freezer
“Six Month have been passed in the absence Smt Pushpa Sharma W/o Late Sh S N Sharma (XEn. Elect) Sb Vidyapeeth #2, CITY PALACE, largest city in Maharashtra after come in contact with many people
of your patronage. The pain of losing you is Dr. Smt Vijay Khajuria W/o Late Dr. Om Prakash Goswami for storage of foods, milk products, state capital Mumbai, is higher every day, Srivastava said.
KACHI CHAWNI, JAMMU
unmeasurable. We know the biggest star Smt Ramni Khajuria (Retd. Principle) W/o Sh Gopal Sharma (SBI) vegetables, fruits etc Education Consultancy than the country’s average and The central team suggested
shining in the sky is you. We hope you are liv- Smt Rani Khajuria W/o Sh Atul Dubey (AAO, CDA)
Delivery at ur door step social-distancing norms are not that it should be ensured that pro-
ing well in the world of creators and watching M.No. 9419713030, 7006892363, 7006887395
9419100211, 7051115211
your well wishes” 9419397779, 9797646464 being followed properly in tocols are followed strictly by
Late Sh. Yash Paul Gupta
HEARTLY MISSED & REMEMBERED BY slums, markets and other places these people on the ground so that
Smt. Kamla Gupta- Wife FIRST DEATH ANNIVERSARY MISCELLANEOUS in the city. they do not contract the virus or
Sh. Puneet Gupta & Smt. Neelam Gupta- Son & Daughter-in-Law As time rolls by, your memory grows profound. Joint Secretary in the become its carriers in the course of
Sh. K.K. Gupta & Smt. Punam Gupta- Daughter & Son-in-Law
Sh. Sat Paul Gupta & Smt. Prem Gupta- Brother & Bhabi
We remember and miss you constantly every passing day.
Your dedication, devotion and hardworking attitude towards
Home Delivery of Medicines Ministry of Home Affairs their duty.
Sh. Surinder Paul Gupta & Smt. Rajni Gupta- Brother & Bhabi life will always be an inspiration and proven blessings to us.
* We at Hansraj Pharmacy hereby volunteer the facili- (MHA) Punya Salila Srivastava Srivastava said the team also
Grand Children: Aniket, Aman, Aaradhya ty of Home delivery of medicines in the city of Jammu
We pay our humble respects to your sacred memory.
as per advisory issued in public interest for the welfare told reporters that the IMCT, held a video-conference with the
M/s Aniket Traders
MES Contractor, Udhampur
Deeply missed and remembered by: of Senior Citizen, Disable & Sick Patients people in dispatched to assess the ground Chief Minister and other senior
Jammu city during COVID-19 (Corona Virus) times.
Land Line: 2473174, Mob.: 9419160109, 9796025573, 7006842494
Nirmala Aima - Wife
* Kindly whatsapp your prescription on following no.
situation of the pandemic in the officials of Maharashtra.
Sandeep & Anuradha Aima- Son & Daughter-in-law
Monica & Sanju Salma- Daughter & Son-in-law *Term & Condition Apply metropolis, has suggested that She also briefed the press
Grandchildren: Shruti Aima, Amoha Aima, Ananya Aima, 9419193224, 9419189485 high-risk people should be iden- about another IMCT’s visit to
OBITUARY
With profound grief and sorrow, we regret to inform
Yuvika Salma & Esha Salman.
Ph. 9419833655
Sh Udhey Kumar Aima Hansraj Pharmacy, 8, Resham Ghar Colony,
Near Super Speciality Hospital, Jammu
tified quickly and surveillance,
testing and contact-tracing
Rajasthan’s capital city Jaipur.
The team went to hospitals,
the sad demise of our beloved mother Smt. Dulari should be increased. quarantine centres, containment
Kak Wife of Sh Pushkar Nath Kak (Daughter of Late
Sh. Mohan Lal Bakshi and Tez Rani Bakshi) original-
ly resident of Karan Nagar Srinagar at present Flat OBITUARY MILKY MUG NOTICE In Pune, the team visited the
containment zones of Pimpri-
zones and relief camps for labour-
ers, she said.
No:- 202, Defense Personnel Group Housing Society,
Sector 45, Faridabad on 27-4-2020. With profound grief and sorrow, we regret to Pure Fresh Annual General body meeting of
Magotra Biradari Samiti scheduled
Chinchwad, Kharadwadi and The team met the chief secre-
Grief Stricken inform the sad demise of beloved Sh. Tej Baramati, apart from shelter tary of Rajasthan and other offi-
Mr. Pushkar Nath Kak (Husband) (7289032124) Krishen Saraf S/o Late Sh. Gopi Nath Saraf of unadultrated milk. to be held on 3-5-2020 has been
postponed due to COVID-19 lock-
camps for migrant labourers, cials, and suggested that strict
Sons & Daughter-in-law Goja Mohalla, Anantnag on 26th of April 2020, vegetable markets, PDS shops, steps should be taken so that the
Mr. Ramesh Kak & Mrs Kusum Kak (9810564074)
currently residing at 21/4, Sanjay Nagar, Jammu.
Contact : down.
Mr. Anil Kak & Mrs. Neelam Kak (9650454889) Sd/- Secy the municipal corporation con- lockdown is not violated in the
Daughters & Sons-in-law GRIEF STRICKEN 9419142296, 9622020966 trol room and hospitals, she said. walled city during the evening
Tilak Raj Magotra
Dr. Rajni Channa & Dr. Anil Channa Smt. Aparna Saraf -Wife Home Delivery available 9906299063 It found out that in Pune, the hours.
Mrs. Mira Kak & Mr. Ashok Koul (9868052635) Smt. Dulari Kak Mr. Ishvanku Saraf -Son
From Maluin Side Smt. Dulari (Pyari) Saraf -Sister-in-law COVID-19 doubling rate is The team suggested that ration
Mr. Ravinder Bakshi
Mr. Satish Bakshi
Sister-in-Law & Brother
Smt. Reeta & Sh. Hari Krishan Saraf
Smt. Shanta Patwari -Sister
Sh. Tej Krishen Saraf Around 20,000 CSCs get permission seven days, which is slightly
higher compared to the rest of
and other supplies should be more
systematic, quarantine camps
the country, Srivastava said. should be taken away from resi-

MOURNING FROM MALYUN SIDE

Smt. Jaikishori Pandita -Sister
SAMAST SARAF PARIVAR OF ANANTNAG
CONTACT NO: +91 7780955707/+91 9796416995/+91 9797379775
to update Aadhaar details While the country’s average
is one positive case of coron-
dential areas and asked State
Government authorities to
With profound grief & sorrow, we regret to inform the NEW DELHI, Apr 27: per the instructions issued by the
avirus among 23 samples, in increase the speed of test results.
sad, untimely & sudden demise of our beloved daugh- The Unique Identification UIDAI.
It also suggested that non-
ter Sunita Raina Khoda W/o Sh. Mohit Khoda,
Daughter of Sh. Chaman Lal Raina of Kathwar, OBITUARY Authority of India has permitted
around 20,000 common service
"I am sure this facility will
help a large number of rural citi-
Pak shelling COVID-19 hospitals be identified
so that people can get other health-
Budgam, Kashmir at present H.No. 27, Vasuki Vihar,
Netar Kothain, Lower Barnai, Muthi Jammu.
Mrs Rita Sadhu completed her journey on mother earth
and left us for her heavenly abode at her residence on
centres that are serving as bank- zens to get Aadhaar services clos- in Mankote care facilities, Srivastava said.
We pray to Almighty for her eternal peace and the morning of 25th April 2020. ing correspondents to update er to their place of residence,"
“The IMCTs found out that
Moksha. Due to the current pandemic, all rituals will be done in pri- Aadhaar details of people. Prasad said. Excelsior Correspondent
vate, keeping safety and well being of all our nears and the local administration in both
Grief Stricken: The UIDAI on April 24 Tyagi said that barring fresh JAMMU, Apr 27: Pakistan the districts (Pune and Jaipur) is
Sunita Raina dears in mind.
Smt. Meena Ji & Sh. Chaman Lal Raina (Mother & Father)
Om Shanti
granted conditional approval to registration of Aadhaar the CSCs troops violated ceasefire today working with dedication and with
Rajni & Sanjay Raina (Bhabhi & Brother) Khoda
GRIEF STRICKEN the CSCs that are doing banking handling banking correspondent and resorted to mortar shelling these suggestions, they will be
Anshita & Shanty Raina (Bhabhi & Brother)
Neeru & Deepak Raina (Bhabhi & Brother)
R K Sadhu - Husband
Rajeev & Roma Sadhu - Son & Daughter in law
correspondent activity. work will do everything once and small firing in forward able to better the situation,” she
Smast Raina, Bhat, Koul, Nehru Parivar. Renu & Sandeep Zutshi - Daughter & Son in law "Only the demographic their technical system is integrat- areas along the Line of Control added.
Rekha & Vijay Bhat - Daughter & Son in law
Phone No's: - +91- 9419201532 / 9906566498 / 9820177157/ 8368827679 8757, Sector C Pocket 8, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi. Mrs Rita Sadhu update facility will be allowed. ed with that of UIDAI. (LoC) in Poonch district. Srivastava said the IMCTs
Ph: 9810000995 , 26897289
The authentication of operators He said that CSCs will update The Pakistani troops initiat- were constituted by the MHA
and residents shall be done using biometrics details of children,
REMEMBRANCE two factors, fingerprint and Iris," change or correct addresses etc.
ed unprovoked firing at 7:15 pm
in Mankote sector, sources said.
under the Disaster Management
Act and the aim is to share their
Four months have passed since destiny MASWAR/VAHARWAR the UIDAI said in a letter to CSC
e-Governance Services CEO
There are around 2.74 lakh
CSCs functional across the coun-
They said the Indian Army
retaliated resulting in
expertise so that the Centre and
snatched you from us on 31-12-2019. Your One year has passed since you left for heavenly the States can jointly make suc-
Dinesh Tyagi. try with focus on providing gov- exchanges, which stopped at
memories will always remain fresh in our mind
abode, but your memories are still fresh as ever. cessful efforts to combat the coro-
The UIDAI said that the sys- ernment services to citizens in 8.00 pm.
Your absence in family has created a big void in navirus. (PTI)
till we are on this earth. We pray to God to our lives. We miss you always and pray God for tem is expected to be ready by the rural areas.
end of June 2020. The UIDAI has already
keep your noble soul with eternal peace.
Delhi Police does Parikrama of Gurdwara Bangla
eternal peace to your noble soul.
DEEPLY REMEMBERED BY: The Maswar/Vaharwar of our beloved father IT Minister Ravi Shankar authorised CSC e-Governance
Bakaya's, Shah's, Kaw's, Khashu's, Ganjoo's, Sh Poshkar Nath Mattoo will be performed on Prasad and Minister of State for Services offices at district level to
Beera's, Karihaloo's, Kothidar's, Matto's, Koul's,
Qanoongo's, Raina's, Wattal's.
Mohini Bakaya W/o
Badri Nath Bakaya
April 28 and April 29 at our residence H.No.13,
Lane No.1, Sec-2, Kamal Nagar, Bantalab,
Jammu. Sh Poshkar Nath
IT Sanjay Dhotre in social media
posts informed about the permis-
make changes in Aadhaar.
Earlier all service centres Sahib to thank DSGMC its service of humanity
sion granted by the UIDAI to the authorised by CSC India e-
DEEPLY MISSED AND REMEMBERED BY: Mattoo NEW DELHI, Apr 27: Parikrama should not be seen
CSC. Governance Services Limited were
BARKHI just as a physical activity. This
Smt Nancy Mattoo -Wife
Prasad said that he would like allowed to provide Aadhaar-related
Nimi & Deepak Mattoo -Daughter-in-law & Son As a rare gesture of respect gesture of Delhi Police reflects
Anita & Vimal Mattoo -Daughter-in-law & Son the CSC village level entrepre- services but the services were
BARKHI of our beloved Late Sh towards the unwavering com- respect towards the Sikh com-
Seema & Subhash Chander Koul -Daughter & Son-in-law neurs (VLEs) to start the Aadhaar stopped in December 2018 after a
mitment of Sikh community in munity of the whole nation. We
Dushyant Dutta S/o Late Sh Rakesh, Vishal, Pratik & Archita work with responsibility and as Supreme Court order. (PTI)
And All nears and dears -Phone No. 9697638824 the battle against COVID-19, are humbled that the tradition of
Netar Parkash Dutta will be per-
formed on Wednesday 29-04- IAF transports 600 tonnes of medical Delhi Police today paid their
regards in an innovative &
Langar started by Guru Nanak is
now seen as the best way to

2020 at 12 PM at our Residence ADH-BARKHI equipment, other essential supplies

noble way. Delhi Police did a
full sirened "Parikrama" (cir-
serve the humanity. Gurdwara
Sri Bangla Sahib has served
H.No.- 699/3 Nanak Nagar, (SIX MONTHS) cling around the Gurdwara Langar to nearly 50 lakh people
"The Loss is unmeasurable, but so is NEW DELHI, Apr 27: flights have been suspended for the Premises) of Gurdwara Sri in last 35 days of lockdown.
Jammu. the love, left behind by you" lockdown period. However, Bangla Sahib. The Langar will continue,
GRIEF STRICKEN Late Sh Dushyant The Indian Air Force (IAF) has cargo flights, medical evacuation This gestures comes as a come what may!" The Sikh
Adh-Barkhi (Six Months) of our beloved
Smt. Karan Bali - Mother Dutta Late Sh Rakesh Sharma S/o Lt. Sh Dhani transported approximately 600 flights and special flights permitted token of appreciation for the community has hailed this ges-
Ram Sharma R/o H.No.430 Bakshi Nagar, tonnes of medical equipment and by the aviation regulator DGCA Sikhs who have been distribut- ture of Delhi Police and thanked
Jammu will be performed on 28-4-2020
other essential supplies till date are allowed to operate. ing Langar to the masses and both DSGMC and Delhi Police
REMEMBRANCE (Tuesday) at their residence.
since the beginning of the coron- The ministry said, "Till date, accommodating the Health Care for highlighting the Sewa done
Late Sh Rakesh avirus lockdown, the Defence the IAF has transported approxi- Workers by the Delhi Sikh by Sikhs. It is worth mention-
5TH DEATH ANNIVERSARY Deeply Missed & Remembered By:
Good byes are only for those who love with their eyes, because for Sharma Ministry said today. mately 600 tonnes of medical Gurudwara Management ing that DSGMC has been serv-
Smt Neelam Sharma -Wife On April 25, the IAF's trans- equipment and support material."
those who love with heart and soul, there is no such thing as sepa- Committee (DSGMC) in various ing Langar to nearly 1 .25 Lakh
ration. Bikram Sharma, Shekhar Sharma, Ayush Sharma -Sons
It has been five years since we saw that every smiling face, felt that port aircraft landed at the Lengpui A 15-member rapid response Gurdwaras Sahiban amid the people daily in Delhi through its
94191-46866, 9419146852, 94192-45786, 9797335500
loving touch and kind and loving aura. We miss you so much. You airport in Aizawl with 22 tonnes of team of the Armed Forces Medical Covid 19 lockdown. This various Gurdwaras. DSGMC
are physically not present with us for the last 5 years.
Fragrance of your love, affection remains enternally fresh in our medical supplies for combating Services (AFMS) was sent to Parikrama was led by DCP, has also provided its Sarai
minds.
Deeply Missed by : REMEMBRANCE COVID-19, the ministry said in a
statement.
Kuwait on April 11 in response to
the request from Kuwait to the
North Delhi, Eish Singhal and
the convoy included 35 Police
(Guest houses) to the Doctors,
Nurses, Paramedical and other
Kanchan Kohli (Wife)
Janak Kaila (Mother)
Dr. Rajesh K Gupta 10TH DEATH ANNIVERSARY The items were airlifted for the Indian Government. Vans and 60 motorcycles. staff of AIIMS, RML Hospital,
Kaila family (Anathetist)
TENTH YEARS HAVE PASSED SINCE YOU LEFT Governments of Mizoram and On completion of the task, the DCP Singhal paid obeisance Safdarjung Hospital and Lady
9596975529, 94191-60841 (Rajouri Wale)
US FOR HEAVENLY ABODE AND OUR LIVES Meghalaya, it added. team was airlifted back from at Gurdwara Sahib and thanked Hardinge Hospital who was fac-
CHANGED FOREVER. India has been under a lock- Kuwait in a C-130 aircraft of the DSGMC for running an inces- ing accommodation problem in
ßtc ?kj esa ijs”kkuh ls f?kj tkrs gSa ge down since March 25 to curb the IAF on April 25, the ministry said. sant Langar for the needy and Delhi due to Coronavirus pan-
SHADMOS/MASWAR vk¡lqvksa dks ikSaNus [okcksa esa vk tkrh gS ek¡A spread of coronavirus, which has "During the return, a six-year poor while the nation is battling demic.
Six month has passed since you left for infected more than to 28,000 peo- old girl, suffering from cancer and Coronavirus and lockdown chal- Mr. Sirsa said that this ges-
DEEPLY MISSED & REMEMBERED BY:-
heavenly, but your memories are still Smt. Kailash ple and killed 886 in the country till requiring immediate emergency lenge. ture of Delhi Police has come
Smt. Renu & Sh. Manoj
fresh as ever. Your absence in family Devi now. surgery, was also evacuated along The DSGMC President S. because not only the DSGMC
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has created a big void in our lives. We All commercial passenger with her father," it said. (PTI) Manjinder Singh Sirsa was but the Shiromani Gurudwara
miss you always, we pray God for eter- equally touched by this gesture Prabandhak Committee
nal peace to your noble soul.
The SHADMOS/MASWAR of our
Remembrance RBI's announcement will protect of Delhi Police and thanked the
Delhi Police as well as Ministry
(SGPC) and the Shiromani
Akali Dal (SAD) are also doing
With profound, we inform the sad demise of our beloved Shri
beloved mother Smt. Sham Rani Koul
W/o Late Sh Shyam Lal Koul H No. 16
Smt Sham Rani
Brij Krishen Koul S/o Late Sri Kanth Koul, originally resi-
dent of Tullamulla Kashmir A/P Sec 1/A Extension Khoowali
Gali, Trikuta Nagar Jammu on 23th April 2020.
small investors: Nadda of Home Affairs and Union
Home Minister Amit Shah
great service towards humanity
and this Parikarma is a recogni-
New Company Bagh Canal Road Grief Stricken : NEW DELHI, Apr 27: dle that the measure will stabilise wholeheartedly. tion of this service by the
(Brother and Sister-in-law) BJP chief J P Nadda today said the performance of short-term debt Addressing the media on this forces of Delhi and others of
Jammu on April 28 and April 29. Shri P N Kaul & Mohini Kaul
Deeply Remembered by (Nephew & Daughter-in-law) the RBI's announcement of Rs funds and improve investor senti- occasion, Mr Sirsa said, "This the country. (UNI)
Girja and O N Koul 9796215566
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50,000 crore liquidity facility for ment about the debt market.
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Vijay & Sh Ashok Sadhoo 9999261375 Grand Children : Union Government's measures to (RBI) on Monday provided a Rs
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challenges facing the economy due stressed mutual funds by unveiling
to COVID-19. a special liquidity facility for the
REMEMBRANCE
5TH DEATH ANNIVERSARY
CONDOLENCE
We express our heartfelt condolences on sad
"COVID-19 has brought many
challenges to our economy. To
deal with this, PM Narendra Modi
sector, days after Franklin
Templeton Mutual Fund decided
to close six debt schemes.
Five years have passed since you left us for your heaven-
lu abode but the fragrance of your love, affection & mem- demise of Sh.K.L.Gupta (Retd.Chief Engineer government has taken many In a statement, the central bank
ories always remain alive in our minds and hearts. We
& Patron JCMS). We all pray Almighty to prompt decisions. Taking it for- said heightened volatility in capital
miss you in every moment and occasion of our lives. ward and to protect small investors markets in reaction to COVID-19
Remembering you on this day and date with silent tears bestow eternal peace to the departed soul
and heavy hearts. We pray to Almighty to grant eternal and give courage to the bereaved family to
interests, I welcome RBI's has imposed liquidity strains on
peace to your noble soul. announcement of Rs 50,000 crore mutual funds (MFs), which have
bear this irreparable loss .
DEEPLY MISSED & REMEMBERED BY:- special liquidity facility for mutual intensified in the wake of redemp-
Brothers & Bhabis ROMESH CHANDER GUPTA funds," Nadda said. tion pressures related to closure of
Smt. Chander Kanta & Sh. Kishori Lal SMT. UTTRA President MR K L GUPTA The ruling Bharatiya Janata some debt MFs and potential con-
Smt. Brij Mohani & Sh. Madan Mohan
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Advisor Sharma oversees revival of agri,

economic activities in Jammu, Samba
* Inaugurates seasonal Mandi for Rabi marketing
Excelsior Correspondent from the middleman and distress wheat crop is expected.
sale of their produce. The farmers Besides putting locally avail-
JAMMU, Apr 27: With the get direct money transferred in their able 15 combine harvesters and 40
advent of harvesting season, the account and Food Corporation of reapers/reaper cum binders the
Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, India also procures from such cen- department has facilitated entry of
KK Sharma today inaugurated sea- tres thereby increasing economic more than 20 harvesters from
Advisor Baseer Khan chairing a meeting at Jammu on Monday. sonal wheat procurement centre at status of the farmers. He directed Punjab through 24/7 facilitation
village Keso Mansa block
Advisor Baseer reviews power the concerned agricultural officers centre established at Lakhanpur, he First Lady J&K Smita Murmu releasing video song on
Ramgrah, District Samba and other to ensure that GOI order regarding added. COVID-19 on Monday.
at Sohanjana in Block Mandal MSP of wheat is followed across Pertinently the Agriculture
First Lady releases video song
scenario in Jammu division
Department has asked all the
Agriculturists to follow the govt

Excelsior Correspondent about the present status of uninterrupted power supply

instructions regarding safety in
wake of COVID-19 pandemic on fight against COVID-19
Integrated Power Development should be maintained in quaran- spread. Excelsior Correspondent vate the Corona warriors on one
JAMMU, Apr 27: Advisor to Scheme (IPDS), Deendayal tine centers. It is worthwhile to mention that hand and giving an assurance
Lieutenant Governor Baseer Upadhyaya Gram JyotiYojana It was decided that 03 meter these centres are opened by the JAMMU, Apr 27: Smita call to the public on the other.
Ahmad Khan today convened a (DDUGJY), Prime Minister's testing labs would be construct- Food Corporation of India with the Murmu, First Lady of the Union She observed that contribution
meeting to review power sce- Development Package(PMDP) ed at Kathua, Batote and support of Agriculture Department Territory of Jammu and in any form has an important
nario in Jammu division and and several other schemes. Rajouri. It was also decided to to procure wheat grain at MSP Kashmir, today released the role to play in the fight against
implementation of various cen- The Advisor while reviewing ensure 100 percent distribution fixed by the GOI .Also to ensure video song titled "Vishwas" ded- the deadly virus.
trally sponsored schemes under the progress of these schemes of electricity bills both through minimum price to the farmers and icated towards the fight against The video song has been
JPDCL projects. directed concerned officials for physical and electronic means to prevention of distress sale or COVID-19 pandemic at the Raj written, composed and sung by
The meeting was attended by speeding up the execution of the the consumers. Advisor K K Sharma after inaugurating a seasonal Mandi at exploitation in the hands of private Bhavan. Sunil Sharma. Brig. (Retd.)
Secretary PDD, M Raju, MD centrally sponsored schemes and The Advisor while dis- Ramgarh in Samba on Monday. players Block Development The First Lady appreciated Harcharn Singh, Director,
JPDCL, Yasha Mudgal and other maintained that officers should cussing the condition of distri- Council Chairman on behalf of the makers for coming out with Sainik Welfare Board was also
senior officers of the depart- Phallan in Jammu District. the region. farmers and locals expressed his a work of creative art to moti-
remove the bottlenecks, if any, bution infrastructure asked the present on the occasion.
ment. At Samba Director Agriculture The Advisor said that the sea- gratitude towards govt. for opening
so that these are completed with- engineers to identify all worn-
During the meeting a thread- Inderjeet, Chief Agriculture Officer sonal procurement centre setup in the new seasonal Mandi in their
in the stipulated timeframe. out poles, transformers and con-
bare discussion was held on Samba, Ravinder Thaploo, SDO the block Ramgarh shall cater to the block and said that it shall be a boon
It was informed that 100 per- ductor in the region so that suffi-
completion of languishing proj- samba, Tilak Raj Sharma , Block need of this border tehsil and it shall not to local farmers but also to local
cent metering in Jammu city and cient funds are made available to
ects, expeditious completion of Development Council Chairman, be beneficial to the local farmers in habitants.
other areas has been taken up on replace the same on a mission
works under ongoing centrally Darshan Singh ,besides Sarpanches marketing their Agricultural pro- Enroute , the Advisor met sev-
mission mode for providing mode for creating better distri-
sponsored schemes, augmenta- and local farmers were also present. duce. eral deputations of farmers who
uninterrupted power supply to bution infrastructure.
tion of central workshop/ cre- Speaking on the occasion, the He appealed farmers not to projected several issues especially
the consumers. The Advisor said that Rs 10
ation of new workshops, distri- Advisor said that such seasonal burn their crop residue/Parali, the non payment of compensation
He directed PDD officials to crore would be Sehri on pur-
bution network, overloaded and centres are highly beneficial to the rather they should bury the roots of of last year's crop,waiver of regis-
provide uninterrupted power chasing of new transformers in
inadequate power distribution. local farmers as an immediate relief crop into the soil. He also asked tration fee on the tractors being pur-
supply during Sehar and Iftar Jammu division.
The Advisor was briefed time to people. He also said that them to religiously follow the pro- chased by the farming community,

Navin chairs meet to finalize CAPEX Arrangements reviewed for opening tocols put in place in view of the
COVID 19 while undertaking
the provision of Crop insurance and
construction of permanent procure-

Budget for Technical Education Deptt of offices at Civil Sect in Srinagar farming
Director Agriculture informed
ment centres.
Later, the Advisor also inaugu-
Director Industries during inspection of industrial units.
Excelsior Correspondent of medical officer and keeping the Advisor that Govt of India has rated another wheat grain procure-
Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Apr 27: Principal
have been allocated under CAPEX
budget 2020-21 for upgradation and SRINAGAR, Apr 27:
ample stock of medicines in the fixed the MSP for wheat at ? 1925
dispensary. and this season 52,000 MT yield of
ment centre at Sohanjana Block
Mandal Phallan in District Jammu. Director I&C inspects industrial
infrastructure development includ- Secretary Youth Services and
Secretary, Technical Education
Department, Navin
Choudhary, today exhorted upon
Kumar
ing procurement. Besides, Rs. 20.50
crore has been allocated for devel-
Sports Department, Sarmad
Hafeez and Commissioner
The meeting discussed vari-
ous other arrangements that
have been put in place for the
JKAP flays admn for units at Samba, Kathua
tizers by the workers, social dis-
opment of Polytechnic sector out of Secretary Floriculture, Gardens Excelsior Correspondent

water shortage in Srinagar

the officers of Technical Education move employees. tancing and wearing of face
total allocation including procure- JAMMU, Apr 27: Director
Department to make all out efforts Sarmad Hafeez mask to effectively tackle the
ment of equipment for laboratories Industries and Commerce,
towards developing infrastructure stressed on the threat of Corona Virus. She
and other component like materials age. The cleanliness guidelines Jammu, Anoo Malhotra today
of the department under CAPEX officials to fine Excelsior Correspondent
expressed satisfaction that in the
and supplies. for limiting the spread of conducted a surprise inspection
budget. tune all the SRINAGAR, Apr 27: inspected units the norms were
An amount of Rs. 29.08 crore COVID-19 are being observed of industrial units at Industrial
Principal Secretary issued these arrangements and Jammu and Kashmir Apni being followed as per the SOP.
has been allocated for development in breach due to water short- Growth Centre Samba and
directions while chairing a meeting ensure the hassle Party (JKAP) leader Irfan The pantry/canteens along with
and upgradation of infrastructure age. Thus the administration Industrial Estate Kathua to
regarding finalization of plan under free opening of the Naqeeb today disparaged the the dormitories of the workers
under ITI sector of the department, will be responsible for any kind ascertain whether the units are
CAPEX budget of Technical offices in Srinagar slipshod disposition of the Jal were also found neat and clean.
of which, Rs. 2.50 crore has been of eventuality,” the JKAP following the guidelines pre-
Education Department for the on the said date. Shakti Department for leaving The unit holders were
allocated for ongoing and other leader remarked. scribed under the Standard
financial year 2020-21. He urged the people yearning for potable advised to highlight guidelines
works of ITI sector. Besides, Rs. Irfan further said over two Operating Procedure issued by
Director, Technical Education concerned officers water in Srinagar city especial- and good hygienic practices in
26.58 crore has been allocated for lakh households in Srinagar are the Government of Jammu and
Department, Sajjad Hussain Ganie, to ensure that ly during the Coronavirus out- the shape of posters within the
upgradation of infrastructure includ- suffering for want of potable Kashmir.
Financial Advisor/CAO, TED, employees do not break and the holy month of
ing machinery, equipment, materi- water and the authorities are unit premises so that the workers
Kulbhushan, Joint Director face any inconven- Ramadan. As per the SOP, the
als and supplies. behaving like mute spectator in are reminded of the same more
Planning TED, Sapna Salathia, ience and are Department of Industries &
Earlier, the officers briefed the In a statement issued here, the prevailing crisis. “I am told frequently and in case they face
Accounts Officer, Sajad Ahmed and extended all basic Naqeeb said that there are num- Commerce has been directed to
meeting about details of various that PHE Deptt now Jal Shakti conduct periodic inspection of hardship in getting the posters
other senior officers of the depart- facilities during the ber of areas in Srinagar City
schemes and projects being carried Department (JSD) is reportedly units which have been granted printed, the Federation of
ment were present in the meeting. transition period. which are reeling under acute
out by the department. yet to address the breach in permission to operate during the Industries, Jammu and other
Threadbare discussion was held He directed for water crisis for the last one
Principal Secretary stressed Officers inspecting offices at Civil Sect in Malshahi Bagh feeding canal lockdown period to ensure that associations have assured help
regarding finalization of plan under undertaking all month. “Residents of Bah-e-
upon the concerned authorities to Srinagar. caused in December last year, the units are complying with the to such units by getting the
CAPEX budget for 2020-21 as per measures neces- Ali Mardan Khan, Lal Bazar
work in a coordinated manner so which has resulted into the social distancing norms, main- material printed.
ceiling conveyed by the Finance sary for maintaining cleanliness including sub areas like
that all works could be completed & Parks Department Sheikh acute water crisis in Srinagar,” taining proper hygiene in the Some unit holders engaged
Department. in and around the civil secretari- Botakadal, Botshah Mohalla,
within stipulated time frame and Fayaz today chaired a joint Naqeeb said. unit premise and wearing of face in Bakery products stated that
The meeting was informed that at in the wake of COVID-19 Mughal Mohalla, Genz Bagh,
better infrastructure be provided to meeting to review the prepara- He said despite a sanctioned masks by the employees. they are operating only the lines
funds to the tune of Rs. 49.58 crore threat. He asked the concerned Umar Colony, Bagwanpora,
students of Jammu and Kashmir. tions being made for the opening amount of over Rs 2 crore for General Manager DIC for Rusk manufacturing as the
to explore the possibility of Amda Kadal, Zonimar,
of offices at Civil Secretariat installing decontamination and Nowshehra and its adjacent repairs of the canal, the con- Samba and General Manager major market for biscuits is in
here. sanitation tunnels, besides areas are facing acute water tractor firm and labourers have DIC Kathua accompanied the Kashmir and the orders are not
The meeting was attended by undertaking fumigation wherev- scarcity that too amid the abandoned the work in the Director during inspection. The forthcoming from there.
Executive Engineer Secretariat, er necessary. wake of Coronavirus outbreak. units inspected by the Director Director Industries assured to
CMO Srinagar, Health Officer COVID-19 outbreak and in the “I appeal the Divisional take up the issue with the con-
Sarmad Hafeez said that a holy month of Ramadan,” the included Insecticides India
SMC, and other officials. proper system through Do's and JKAP leader said, demanding Commissioner Kashmir and Limited and Godrej Agro vets at cerned quarters for redressal.
Sarmad Hafeez who is also Dont's shall be in vogue to immediate intervention of the Chief Engineer JSD/PHE to IGC Samba and Godrej Director passed direction to
incharge Estates Department, ensure the safety of all the authorities to restore the water address this grave issue and Consumer Products, SUS Agro General Managers regarding
visited various sections of the employees and visitors. The supply to these areas. order immediate restoration India Limited and Aneja Foods conduct of periodic inspection
Civil Secretariat and expressed officials informed the meeting work on the feeding canal to at Industrial Estate Kathua. of units operating in their juris-
his satisfaction over the arrange- He said the inhabitants of
about various arrangements put ‘Shehar-e-Khaas’ are aggravat- various schemes including Director also reiterated the diction to ensure that the SOPs
ments. He reviewed the facilities in place to ensure hassle-free ed due to the acute shortage of Rangil (WSS), Alesteng (WSS), provisions of SOP including are followed by all the units in
at the health dispensary and movement of employees and drinking water and the taps in Hadoora, Shuhama and thermal screening, use of sani- operation.
directed for ensuring availability start of work in civil secretariat. almost all localities in the old Bakoora, so that the people of
Srinagar are supplied uninter-
Div Com reviews functioning of city of Srinagar are running
dry. “Women in particular are
finding it difficult to run their
rupted potable water in these
pressing times,” Naqeeb

SKIMS, GMC testing labs kitchen in wake of water short- pleaded.

Excelsior Correspondent
SRINAGAR, Apr 27: In view
improving the functioning of the
Corona virus testing laboratories at AISGEF denounces decision
SKIMS and GMC Srinagar.
of COVID-19 Pandemic, the
Divisional Commissioner Kashmir
Various measures were dis-
cussed threadbare in the meeting
to freeze employees' DA
A fire fighter sprays disinfectant at Guru Nanak Dev Ji Pandurang K Pole today chaired a which includes 24x7 functioning Excelsior Correspondent Lamba said this decision of
Gurudwara Chand Nagar in Jammu on Monday. meeting to review the procedures of labs, pool testing of samples, the Government is against the
-Excelsior/Rakesh for streamlining and further JAMMU, Apr 27: All welfare and the interests of
timely collection of samples in
India State Govt Employees the employees and pensioners.
each districts, daily release of indi-
Federation (AISGEF) has While announcing this, the
CEC LAHDC Leh flagging off stranded passengers for
vidual reports, walk-in testing by
denounced the Central Govt's Government did not bother to
Zanskar on Monday.
individuals, unnecessary re-testing
decision to freeze, rather con-
of the suspects, usage of such
machines which will test hundred fiscate, the increase in
consult trade unions and fed-
erations of the Government
CEC flags off SRTC buses
Dearness Allowance (DA) of
samples per day, consolidated test
reporting, regular supply of RNA the Government employees
employees. It is very unfortu-
nate and unfair decision and carrying stranded people
extraction kits & CBNAT car- and pensioners, which is due has created strong resentment Excelsior Correspondent tions of district administration
tridges and other COVID-19 relat- from January 2020 and also among the Government strictly while travelling.
ed measures. future dues till July 2021. LEH, Apr 27: The He urged passengers to follow
employees and pensioners,
The Divisional Commissioner Subhash Lamba, president Chairman/Chief Executive social distancing, hand washing
Lamba regretted.
issued necessary directions on spot of the Federation said that no Councillor (CEC), LAHDC, Leh
AISGEF national secretary and wearing of masks for a pro-
to concerned officers and asked doubt the country had been Gyal P Wangyal today flagged off
Mohammed Maqbool strongly longed time and make it a habit
them to submit daily report to him. passing through financial cri- four SRTC buses from NDS
urged that the response to until the battle against the pan-
He stressed the importance of sis, but the Government Stadium Leh carrying 100 strand-
financial crisis by the central demic is won.
increasing the capacity of COVID- employees are fighting deadly ed passengers to Zanskar who
Government must start with ADC, Leh Dr Zahida Bano,
19 laboratories, in terms of number Corona virus as front line were stranded in Leh due to coun-
the measures to garner trywide lockdown to check the Councillor Cha, LAHDC, Kargil
of tests done per day and timely workers, ignoring their own resources from the rich class. Stanzin Lakpa, Councillor
reporting. He said that this is very health and life and especially spread of deadly Coronavirus.
Students waiting outside quarantine centre in Samba on Monday. -Excelsior/Abhishek Badyal As per OXFAM report, com- The passengers were ferried Karsha, LAHDC, Kargil Stanzin
vital for overall COVID-19 control those whose services come bined wealth amassed by only Jigmet, Tehsilder Leh Sonam
and mitigation operations across under essential services like - in buses while strictly adhering to
63 billionaires in India is the SOP. Gyurmet, Nodal Officer Tashi
valley like Isolation, Health, Urban Local Bodies, more than the total Union Stanzin and Liaison officer
Administrative Quarantine, Home Power, PHE/ Jal Shakti, Wishing onboard passengers
Budget of 2018-19 which was a safe journey, CEC Wangyal Tsering Namgyal were present on
Quarantine, Contact Tracing, CAPD, Police, Railways, at Rs 24,42,200 crores. Top urged them to follow the instruc- the occasion.
Sampling and other appropriate Postal services etc. 10 % of the population cor-
daily planning of these activities at
highest level.
Though the Government is
not providing them adequate
nered 77 % of the national
wealth. Wealth of India's rich-
Ensure Sehri for Muslims in
He said that proper guidelines
need to be followed while dealing
safety equipments, yet they
are working like soldiers. The
est one per cent is 4 times
more than the bottom 70 %.
quarantine centres: JMF
with the Corona virus situation and Central and State Government Excelsior Correspondent tres during this holy month of
There fore, the Government
exhorted officers to put in joint employees have donated Ramzan.
must tap this huge accumula- JAMMU, Apr 27: Jammu
efforts to manage and contain the crores of rupees in PM Cares He also appealed the Lt
tion of wealth with barely 5 % Muslim Front president has
COVID-19 pandemic in a collec- Fund and CM Relief Fund for Governor to review the func-
tive manner. of the ulta- rich, amassed drawn attention of the adminis-
COVID-19 pandemic. Even mostly through undue and tioning of Government hospi-
Officer on Special Duty the big industrialists, busi- tration towards quarantine cen- tals, functioning of which has
H&ME Dr Owais Ahmad, illegitimate patronization and tres here where Sehri is not
nessmen and citizens of the economic policies of the come to an halt due to COVID
Principal GMC Dr Saima Rashid, country are also donating mil- being provided to the Muslim 19 and order to carry out the
Lab Coordinator, SHS, NHM Dr regime. patients.
lions of rupees in these funds. Maqbool strongly demand- pending surgeries in phased
Jitender Mehta, HoDs of Then why the employees are In a statement, Qazi Imran, manner. Govt hospitals should
Microbiology SKIMS Soura, ed withdrawal of this DA con- President of JMF had demanded
being made to suffer despite fiscation order by the Central carry surgeries at priority and
SKIMS Bemina & GMC and other the fact that they are already has appealed the administration help the needy to get medical
People wait outside a stationery shop for purchasing books in Udhampur on Monday. concerned officers were present in Govt in the larger interest of to ensure that timely Sehri be
facing the brunt of inflation. the employees and pensioners. treatment, he said.
-Excelsior/K Kumar the meeting. provided to people in these cen-
TUESDAY, APRIL 28, 2020 (PAGE 4) DAILY EXCELSIOR, JAMMU
From page 1
MCH Anantnag lacks protective gears MHA notices large-scale violations Excise Comm constitutes teams for
pital-be it a sweeper or a doctor- the gears as sub-standard.
are sending out SOSs that they "What we have been provid- of lockdown measures in J&K UT stock verification of wine shops
are not being provided with the ed comes nowhere near the actu- be the Chairperson of the State may extend to one year or with fy the CCTV footage of the hold stock verification of Ashok
required gears while they are al standard PPE kits; we are not Executive Committee constitut- fine or with both and if such shops/ establishments during Wine shop and Harbir Wine shop
dealing with patients, leaving given masks, no gloves, these ed under the Disaster obstruction or refusal to comply veridfication, the sources added. in Excise Sub Range, Bishnah.
them exposed to the high risk of kits are porous and any liquid Management Act, to keep a with directions results in loss of For Sub Range South Jammu In Sub Range North Jammu,
catching the infection. can spill through and infect the watch on future deviations/vio- lives or imminent danger there- the verification team led by the Excise team led by Inspector
It is pertinent to mention person wearing it," the health lations in regard to the MHA of, shall on conviction be pun- Inspector Bikramjeet Singh, Akshay Chopra, assisted by SIs
here, that a pregnant woman workers said. orders and furnish a daily report ishable with imprisonment for a assisted by SIs Susheel Sharma, Sandeep Sharma and N R Gupta
with a twin recently died at the It is to be mentioned here on the same along with action term which may extend to two Sanjeev Kumar, Vishal Thakur shall hold verification of Prince
same hospital, only later to be that the district Anantnag wit- taken to prevent such violations. years". and Deepak Sharma shall conduct Wine Shop at Panjtirthi, Gupta and
found that she was COVID-19 nessed a spike in the number of As the communication of Similarly, Section 55(I) of verification of the establishments- Company WS Lakhdata Bazaar,
positive. positive cases in last more than the Home Secretary has put a the Act states: "Where an Ram Piyari Wine Shop Kunjwani, Friends Wineshop at Parade
Keeping in view the scarcity one week and as on April 27 question mark on the per- offence under the Act has been Ram Piyari Wine Shop Jammu Ground, Sudershan Wineshop at
Security forces standing guard at Lower Munda in Qazigund
of proper gears, the staff said touched the mark of 55 cases. formance of the officers who committed by any department Railway Station, SS Corporation Amphalla and Hotel Cross View
in Kulgam district on Monday. -Excelsior/Sajjad Dar
that the deceased lady might When contacted, Principal have been entrusted with the of the Government, the head WS Sanjay Nagar, Virti Verma Bar at Domail, Jammu.
have infected scores including Government Medical College 3 TRF militants killed in Kulgam encounter responsibility of ensuring of the department shall be Wine Shop Trikuta Nagar, Sakki Another team led by Inspector
the staff at the hospital. (GMC), Anantnag, Dr Showkat strict implementation of lock- deemed to be guilty of the Bar and Restaurant Trikuta Nagar, Susheel Khajuria and SI Vikas
blast near encounter site this lating terrain and total darkness,
"We have to beg to get the Jeelani told Excelsior that they down measures, the Chief offence and shall be liable to Royal Bar and Restaurant Gandhi Sharma shall conduct verification
afternoon and one of them was it was decided to carry out search
PPEs and other necessary gears, have provided all the necessary Secretary has asked the State be proceeded against and Nagar, Radico Khaitan Limited of Ram Piyari Wine Shop at Talab
referred to SMHS Srinagar hos- of the area after first light", he
though, we don't have COVID- kits to the hospital. Home Secretary, Director punished accordingly unless Deeli Jammu, United Spirits Tillo, Jammu; Tarsem Wine Shop
pital. said.
19 positive cases here, but we "We cannot and will never General of Police, the he proves that the offence was Marble Market Jammu, Indian at Bakshi Nagar and Surjit Trade
The blast occurred soon after He added that one militant
don't know what we are dealing compromise on the safety and Divisional Commissioners of committed without his knowl- Wine Trader Trikuta Nagar, premises at Akalpur, Jammu in
security forces withdrew from body was recovered during the
with. Take for example the case security of the doctors and other Jammu and Kashmir and all edge or that he exercised all Trikuta Wine Trader Trikuta Sub Range West Jammu. The team
the encounter site. searches in the morning. One
of that lady; she turned out to be health workers at any cost," he the District Magistrates to due diligence to prevent the Nagar, Vintage Wine Trader led by Inspector Vijay Sharma
A police officer said that the OGW's body along with a pistol
positive, we didn't know," a lady said. leave no stone unturned to commission of such offence". Kunjwani, Ikon Wine Trade and SI MM Mahajan shall con-
area was sanitized of the explo- and a grenade were recovered.
doctor told Excelsior, adding Asked about the token strike prevent violation of the guide- Moreover, Section 56 read: Trikuta Nagar and Madiera Wine duct verification of Jagdish Wine
sives while announcement were "Besides six SIM cards were
that they don't know if they too carried out by the staff, he said lines, sources informed. "Any officer on whom any duty Trade, Shastri Nagar. shop Canal Road Jammu, B R Co
made, urging people not to ven- also recovered from his pocket",
have caught the infection. that the staff was apprehensive Section 51 of the Disaster has been imposed by or under Another team led by Excise Wine Shop Residency Road and
ture into the prohibited area. he said.
To highlight their demands about their safety, "but we have Management Act, 2005 read: this Act and who ceases or Inspector, Bhopinder Singh and Hotel Swagat GSS Road, Jammu
He said that they had erected And a police spokesman said
of having proper gears at their provided them whatever they "Whosoever refuses to comply refuses to perform or withdraws SI Sanjeev Sharma shall conduct in Sub Range Central while in Sub
banners there, asking people not that security forces today arrest-
disposal, the staff today morning need." with any direction given by or himself from the duties of his verification in Sub Range East Range Akhnoor in district Jammu,
to go near the spot. "While we ed two militants from Uri area of
refused to work and went on a Meanwhile around 5 hospital on behalf of the Central office shall, unless he has Jammu of the premises/ shops of the team led by Insp Anmolak
sanitized the area, there seems Baramulla district of North
token strike in order to press for staffers including 3 doctors at Government or the State obtained the express written Davinder Daluja at Narwal, Soni Singh and SI Subhash Samotra
that some explosive had been Kashmir.
their demands. M&CH Anantnag have been Government or the National permission of his official supe- Brothers Wine Shop at Ware shall conduct verification of
left unnoticed which these per- Police said that they received
"Doctors and other workers quarantined after the deceased Executive Committee or the rior or has other lawful excuse House and Pernod Ricard at Golden Wine Shop Bantalab,
sons fiddled with, leading to the an input from reliable sources
at the hospital should be the first lady tested positive for the State Executive Committee or for so doing, be punishable with Narwal, Jammu. The team led by Heart & Chill Bar Roopnagar and
blast," he said about movement of some mili- Surjit Trade establishment.
priority because if we are infect- COVID-19 infection. the District Authority shall on imprisonment for a term which Inspector Ashwani Kumar and SI
Five of the injured were tants in the general area Uri. A senior Excise officer when
ed, we can infect so many oth- The authorities in the district conviction be punishable with may extend to one year or with Rohit Chib shall conduct verifica-
shifted to SDH Dooru and one He said that check points tion of Kailash Wine shop and contacted said that the exercise
ers," said a health worker at the told this reporter that while other imprisonment for a term which fine".
seriously wounded, 15-year-old were established at multiple Kuldip Wine shop in Sub Range R shall begin tomorrow and it will be
hospital. teams are doing the contact trac-
After the strike, the hospital ing elsewhere, these staffers
Obaid Beigh son of Bashir
Ahmad Beigh of Lower Munda,
points and stops were established
by the joint teams of of
2 more test Corona +ve in Kargil, S Pura and another team led by
Inspector Mukul Sharma shall
followed by the verification work
in other areas shortly.
administration provided the staff came in direct contact with the
with some gears for the use. The lady and they have self-quaran-
to emergency hospital Qazigund.
One injured was administered
Baramulla police, 18 Maratha of
Army and 53 Battalion CRPF. COVID Lab set up in Ladakh K-students in B’desh seek evacuation
health workers, however, termed tined themselves. first aid and later shifted to "One such naka was established and one death, active cases were of Dr Jitendra Singh in evacu-
Need to give importance to SMHS hospital Srinagar for spe- at NS Bridge Uri towards now down to 27. ating us from Kota and ensur-
stranded after the Government
ordered a nationwide lockdown
COVID 19 which increases my
risk of getting the infection. They
cialized treatment. Hathlanga side. At around 1530 The patient who has been ing our return home,'' they said.
economy, battle COVID-19: Modi Five other injured have been hrs, two suspected persons were treated and discharged from the Sources said students of
to curb the spread of Coronavirus
pandemic in the country.
eat in the same canteen and stay in
the same hostel. I am scared to
He also urged the Chief ture," it said without elaborating. identified as Aakash Ayoub coming from SaidaPora towards Chest Diseases Hospital, Jammu J&K stranded at Pune will also
Rather son of Mohammad Ayoub Uri", he said. Subsequently, the Government venture out of my room," he said.
Ministers to factor in the The leaders also expressed was a Tablighi Jamaat activist be evacuated shortly. suspended all international and The students said that they
changes in weather - advent of gratitude towards the police force Rather of Badermuna, Sameer The spokesman said that on from Meerut in Uttar Pradesh. Soon after their arrival at domestic flights, besides sealing have been demanding evacuation
summer and monsoon - and the and medical staff for the exem- Ahmad Beigh son of seeing the checking party, they He has been sent to a religious Lakhanpur, the students were borders and entry points as a pre- for the last one month but no one
illnesses that can potentially plary work done by them in the Mohammad Sidiq Beigh, tried to flee away from the spot place in Sunjwan on the out- screened for COVID-19 and ventive measure against the dis- seems to be listening. "When
come in this season, while strate- fight against COVID-19. Mehran Showket son of in a suspicious manner. The skirts of Jammu where he was later allowed to proceed to ease. Governments of other countries
gising ahead. Among those present at the Showket Ahmad Ganie, Zubair security forces caught both of putting up when tested as posi- their home districts in the two While some of the students can take their students home what
Citing experts, the Prime virtual meet, included Home Ahmad Shah son of Syed Abdul them and on preliminary enquiry tive for COVID. Union Territories of J&K and who managed to leave is stopping our Government,"
Minister said the impact of coro- Minister Amit Shah, Health Ali and Khurshid Ahmad, all res- they disclosed their names as Authorities have traced near- Ladakh where they would Bangladesh were able to reach Hilal Ahmad, another student
navirus will remain visible in the Minister Harsh Vardhan and top idents of Lower Munda. Zubair Ahmad Tantry alias Abu ly 141 contacts of a teacher and undergo administrative quaran- their homes, other students could said, adding they are ready to fol-
coming months. Reiterating the officials from the PMO and the And police spokesman today Bakar son of Ghulam Tablighi Jamaat associate from tine before joining their fami- not leave due to restriction on the low all the guidelines regarding
mantra of 'do gaz doori' (main- Union Health Ministry. said that last evening a patrol Mohammad Tantry of village Jamlan in Mahore tehsil lies. movement. The situation, howev- the quarantine period.
taining distance of two yards) he The Chief Ministers who party of Kulgam Police, RR of Baharampora Sopore, a LeT mil- of Reasi district, who was tested Six students from Kargil, er, has taken a toll on the psyche The students said that the
said that masks and face covers attended the meeting included Army and CRPF was attacked itant and his associate Bilal positive for COVID-19 yester- who had completed their quar- of the students who feel depressed Government of Bangladesh is
will become part of our lives in Arvind Kejriwal (Delhi), Uddhav by 4-6 militants in between vil- Ahmad Rather son of Ghulam day. antine period of 14 days in and spend sleepless nights for mulling to close all the education-
the days ahead. Thackeray (Maharashtra), E K lages Chehlan and Asthal. "In the Mohammad Rather of Sahura All his contacts have been Kathua, also joined the group being away from home. al institutes till September if the
"The Prime Minister under- Palaniswami (Tamil Nadu), exchange of firing that ensued, Uri. On their personal search, a sent for quarantine and will be from Ladakh. Meelad, a student told situation persists like this. "What
lined that the lockdown has Conrad Sangma (Meghalaya) one Army officer received fire huge catch of arms and ammuni- subjected to sample testing. "The Jammu and Kashmir Excelsior that there are only 8- will we do till September here. We
yielded positive results as the Trivendra Singh Rawat arm injuries", the spokesman tions and other incriminating Meanwhile, a group of 369 Government had dispatched 15 Indian students left in the hostel are really worried. We are scared
country has managed to save (Uttarakhand) and Yogi added. material was recovered. students, hailing from different SRTC buses three days back to and rest of the foreign students to visit the markets and remain in
thousands of lives in the past Adityanath (Uttar Pradesh). He said that the attack was A case (FIR No 49/2020) districts of Jammu and Kashmir bring back 369 students who have been evacuated by their our hostel rooms. We want the
one-and-a-half months," the According to Kerala Chief followed by exchange of firing under various provisions of and Ladakh, reached at were left stranded in Kota due Governments. "Yesterday Sri Government to look into the mat-
Minister Pinarayi Vijayan's between security forces and mil- Indian Arms Act, Indian Lakhanpur, the gateway to the to the lockdown. The students Lankan students were evacuated ter," Umar, a student of MH
statement said.
office, he did not participate in the itants in which security forces Explosives Act and Unlawful UT today, from Kota in entered Jammu and Kashmir by their Government. Before that Samorita Hospital and Medical
The lockdown was first
video conference as only nine confirmed to have killed 2-4 mil- Activity (Prevention) Act was Rajasthan. this morning and were served students from Bhopal were evacu- College student told Excelsior.
announced by Modi on March
Chief Ministers had the opportu- itants. "The exchange of firing registered in Police Station Uri Union Minister of State in breakfast at Lakhanpur. ated. Nobody is talking about us. These students study in differ-
24 in a bid to combat the
nity to interact. stopped around 2200 hrs. Due to and investigation has been start- the Prime Minister's Office "Eight buses with students
Coronavirus endemic. It was fur- Our Government is sleeping over ent Medical Colleges of
The State was represented by expansive area of search, undu- ed. (PMO) Dr Jitendra Singh had of Kashmir and Ladakh left for
ther extended till May 3. the issues," he said. Bangladesh including East-West
Chief Secretary Tom Jose and spoken to Lok Sabha Speaker Srinagar." sources said.
He highlighted the impor- The student said that the fear Medical College, Dhaka
tance for states to enforce guide-
Additional Chief Secretary
Vishwas Mehta at the video con-
J&K not averse to relaxations in Orange, Om Birla, who happens to be Officials said a group of 57 of contracting virus keeps him University, Bangladesh Medical
Lok Sabha member from Kota, students from Ladakh is travel- awake. "I stay with the students College, and Camilla Medical
lines strictly in the hotspots or the
red zone areas.
ference. Green Zones, non-Hotspot districts Rajasthan on evacuation of ling from Kota to their home who deal with the patients of College.
Shah had spoken to the Chief J&K students. districts of Leh and Kargil.
He said that the efforts of the July,'' the UT administration minimum and staggered, cover-
States should be directed towards
Minister on Sunday and had
asked Kerala to give suggestions, pointed out. ing the requirement of practical's "More students will be Meanwhile, A COVID-19 Stop using Chinese kits, says ICMR
converting the red zones into It has recommended that etc. All institutions will strictly evacuated from other parts of laboratory has been set up in the ditions. The results have shown amount), GoI does not stand to
which were sent.
orange and thereafter to green regular air services from New follow the norms of social dis- Rajasthan,'' Dr Jitendra Singh Union Territory of Ladakh to wide variation in their sensitivity, lose a single rupee," the Ministry
Modi said under the circum-
zones. Delhi, Chandigarh, Jammu tancing. said, adding that the Speaker ensure timely and cost-effective despite early promise of good said.
stances, everyone's aim must be
On the issue of getting back and Srinagar be restarted on It said all people coming has assured facilities for other sample testing, officials said. performance for surveillance pur- Congress leader Rahul
rapid response.
Indians from foreign countries, he the lifting of lockdown on the into the Union Territory of stranded students of the UT in Earlier, the samples had to pose". Gandhi has alleged that some
He pointed out that many peo-
said that this has to be done keep- ple are self-declaring whether they ground that an estimated Ladakh will be screened for Kota till they are evacuated. be sent to Delhi by flights lead- "In view of this, States are people were indulging in profi-
ing in mind the fact that they don't have cough and cold or symptoms, 30,000 people including COVID-19 symptoms at the As soon as students reached ing to delays and heavy expen- advised to stop using these kits, teering while supplying rapid test
get inconvenienced and their which was a welcome sign. patients, elderly, general visi- points of arrival. Anybody Lakhanpur from Kota, they diture, they said. procured from the above men- kits for COVID-19 to the
families are not under any risk, He also emphasised on the tors, pilgrims, students and showing symptom will be put along with their parents The COVID-19 testing lab- tioned companies and return them Government.
the statement said. need for more people to down- labour belonging to Ladakh under institutional quaran- expressed their gratitude to the oratory, first such facility in the to be sent back to the suppliers," it In its advisory, the ICMR said
The Chief Ministers praised load the Aarogya Setu mobile app was stationed outside the tine. Rest of the people arriv- personal efforts made by Dr Union Territory, was set up said. that several States have procured
the leadership of the prime minis- to bolster the efforts to fight Union Territory and awaiting ing till May 31 will be home Jitendra Singh in their evacua- with the help of Pernod Ricard The Health Ministry on its rapid antibody test kits and on
ter during this period of crisis, COVID-19. lifting of lockdown so that they quarantined for 14 days. tion to their home UT. India foundation, the officials part issued a statement saying that their demand the ICMR also pro-
and also highlighted the efforts The Prime Minister said "we can come back to Ladakh. Asserting that tourism sector "We won't forget the efforts said. after receipt of some supplies, vided these kits with clear instruc-
undertaken by them in containing have to be brave and bring in "Road to Ladakh via in Ladakh including hotels, ICMR has conducted quality tions that they are to be used only
the virus, according to the state-
ment.
reforms that touch the lives of Srinagar passes through innu- guest houses, home stays, travel LG directs Admn to prepare checks on these kits in field con- for surveillance purpose.
common citizens." merable Red Zones and is not agencies and taxi operators con- ditions. Some States have raised
"They spoke about the need to He also suggested that people safe for mass transit,'' the docu- stitute more than 50 percent of post- May 3 strategy in advance "Based on scientific assess- issues regarding their perform-
keep a close vigil on international associated with universities can ment said, adding in the alterna- contributions to the GDP of the ment of their performance, the ance during the testing exercise
borders, and also on addressing the use of Aarogya Setu applica- to fulfill the nutritional require-
be integrated on devising ways to tive, special flights of the India UT, the UT document said due tion. ments of the vulnerable popula- order in question (Wondfo) along that they have undertaken.
the economic challenge and ways fight the pandemic and strength- Air Force be operated from New to COVID, the sector is com- with order in respect of another Additional Director General
to further boost health infrastruc- He further directed the offi- tion with special focus on desti-
en research as well as innova- Delhi, Chandigarh, Jammu and pletely shut and is bearing heavy make found under-performing of ICMR G S Toteja advocated
cers to take necessary measures tutes and slum dwellers.
WEATHER tion. Srinagar to bring back stranded losses. It urged the Government have been cancelled," it said. that RT-PCR throat/nasal swab
JAMMU:
At the interaction, Shah reaf- people to Ladakh in a planned of India to take necessary meas- 2-year-old among 22 test +ve in "It is stressed that ICMR has
not made any payment whatsoev-
test is the best use for diagnosis of
COVID-19. RT-PCR test detects
firmed the need to enforce lock- manner. ures to support tourism industry
Kashmir, J&K tally 546
Possibility of light rain/thundershowers
TEMPERATURE down so that maximum lives are Regarding opening of col- of Ladakh with appropriate er in respect of these supplies. the virus early and is the best
Max: 30.1 Degree C saved, the statement said. (PTI) leges and institutes of higher measures. Because of the due process fol- strategy to identify and isolate the
Min: 21.1 Degree C previous patients of the area. others are positive in Srinagar, lowed (not going for procurement individual, the advisory said.
RELATIVE HUMIDITY education including The UT administration said One among the positives in 68 Shopian, 67 Baramulla, 48
RH-I (Morning): 64.0 per cent DISCLAIMER Polytechnics, ITIs etc, the there are over 300 Ladakhi pil- Sheeri Baramulla is a pregnant Kupwara, 49 Anantnag, 15
with 100 per cent advance (PTI)
RH-II (Evening): 45.0 per cent
Sunset on Tuesday: 07.11 p.m. ‘‘Daily Excelsior’’ does not administration has recommend- grims still stuck in Iran who woman. She is expecting baby Ganderbal, 14 Budgam, 6 2G services extended up to May 11
Sunrise on Wednesday: 05.47 a.m. take responsibility for the ed that such institutions be have completed their quarantine in a just few days. She has been Kulgam and 3 in Pulwama. Department, Shaleen Kabra, 2020, unless modified earlier,
SRINAGAR: contents of the advertise- opened and the number of trans- period and they should be flown shifted to SKIMS Medical Twenty four people have the internet speed on mobile says the order.
Possibility of light rain/thundershowers
TEMPERATURE ments (Display/ Classified) action days i.e. days of contact to Ladakh at the earliest. College Hospital in Bemina and recovered today including 13 data services shall be restricted Giving reasons for restrict-
Max: 22.7 Degree C carried in this newspaper. learning be reduced to a basic would probably be referred to Srinagar, 4 Baramulla, 3 to 2G only. While the Postpaid ing the internet speed in view of
Min: 12.6 Degree C
The paper does not endorse JLNM hospital for further treat- Ganderbal, two Shopian and one SIM card holders shall continue the overall security scenario in
RELATIVE HUMIDITY
RH-I (Morning): 67 per cent the same. Readers are Navin, Shailendra get addl charge ment. each in Bandipora and Kupwara. to be provided access to the J&K Union Territory, the Home
RH-II (Evening): 69 per cent
requested to verify the Principal Secretary, Animal and Department in addition to his The six positive cases from So far, 164 have recovered in internet, these services shall not Ministry order says that there
LEH:
TEMPERATURE contents on their own before Sheep Husbandry Department own duties till further orders. Anantnag district, include five Jammu and Kashmir and seven be made available on prepaid has been a spurt in terrorist vio-
Max: 20.9 Degree C acting there upon.’’ holding additional charge of Shailendra Kumar, Principal women aged 41, 44, 45, 46 and have died including six from SIM cards, unless verified as per lence with launch of new terror
Min: 8.0 Degree C Administrative Secretary, Secretary, Social Welfare 75 years from Wangam Kashmir and one from Jammu the norms applicable for post- outfits and the field agencies
Technical Education, Department will also hold the Nowgam besides a 55-year-old and there are 375 active cases in paid connections. Fixed line have well founded apprehen-
Edited, Printed, Published by Kamal Rohmetra and owned Agriculture and Horticulture charge of Administrative of Pushroo Nowgam village. J&K. internet connectivity shall con- sions of enhanced efforts by
by Daily Excelsior. Executive Editor Neeraj Rohmetra. Department will hold additional Secretary, Tribal Affairs The three positive cases from So far, 67570 travellers and tinue to be made available with Pakistan for recruitment in the
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Crisil warned that the "disas- Himachal Pradesh has also Chadoora in Central Kashmir's Budgam district today.
(9419185803), Gopal Sharma (9419180803), Avtar Bhat trous" lockdowns will lead to not reported a single positive Corona. He is contact of a pre- persons have completed their
(9419142184), Nishikant Khajuria (9419143132), Srinagar The two sisters Rumaisa, 14, and Ruksana, 6, daughters of
losses of Rs 10 lakh crore, as it case for four days now. vious COVID-19 positive case. surveillance period.
Office: 2 Pratap Park Srinagar. Phone: (O) 2450213, New Ghulam Rasool Hajam were washed away in the flash floods at
nearly halved its GDP growth The nationwide tally sug- A 30-year-old woman from And the lockdown across
Delhi Advertisement Office: 3/15, INS Building, Rafi Marg. Rangwar Kul this afternoon.
estimate for the current fiscal to gested that some large urban Ratsun area of of Beerwah in Kashmir continued for the 40th
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"Lockdowns are showing a the deadly virus much more than today and she is contact of pre- tough against the violators of heavy rains. <
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Dulloo reviews facilities at COVID Dr Jitendra reviews Northeast COVID

hospitals of Army, CRPF status, 5 States Corona free
Excelsior Correspondent Domana with the support of that better treatment is available Excelsior Correspondent
Directorate of Health Services to the patients for effectively
JAMMU, Apr 27: Financial Jammu while the CRPF has handling of COVID-19 cases," NEW DELHI, Apr 27 : Five
Commissioner, Health and developed 100 bedded facility at the FC said. out of eight Northeast States are
Medical Education, Atal Dulloo, Bantalab to facilitate the Corona The FC inspected various Corona free while the other
today inspected and reviewed facilities at the hospital and three States have not added any
directed the concerned to follow new Corona positive case in the
the prescribed healthcare guide- last few days.
BJP J&K UT president, Ravinder Raina handing over a cheque This was disclosed here
lines properly while dealing
to Chairman JK Bank R.K Chhibber at Jammu on Monday. today by Union Minister of State
with the Corona patients. He
(Independent Charge)

J&K BJP donates Rs 3 cr

said that government is stepping
up its measures to increase Development of North Eastern
Covid care facilities to meet any Region (DoNER), MoS PMO,
Personnel, Public

in PM CARES Fund
eventuality.
The facility at the Army Grievances,Pensions, Atomic
Public School has been devel- Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra
oped by the army with the infra- Excelsior Correspondent MLAs, MLCs, BJP J&K office Singh, after a review of the
structural support provided by bearers, district presidents, dis- COVID status in the North
the school authorities while the JAMMU, Apr 27: After the trict office bearers, Mandal pres- Eastern region through a video
equipment, machinery and other appeal of Prime Minister, idents, Mandal office bearers, conference meeting, in which
Narendra Modi to the country- J&K Government employees, senior officers from North
logistics have been provided by
men to donate into the PM businessmen and common citi- Eastern Council (NEC) Shillong
FC Health Atal Dulloo during visit to Army Hospital on the health department.
CARES Fund to fight out the as well representatives of differ- Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh reviewing the current
Monday. The FC assured the army zens including students, men,
Corona from the country, ent government bodies and COVID status and combat measures in Northeast through video
officers that health department women and children.
Jammu & Kashmir Unit of BJP PSUs including North Eastern conference, on Monday.
patients. will provide every kind of sup- Ravinder Raina, on the occa-
facilities at the COVID-19 hos- contributed Rs 3 crore in PM Regional Agricultural Marketing positive cases respectively, he said. In addition, he informed
During his visit to Domana, port needed to make the hospital sion, said that Prime Minister,
pitals established by Army and CARES Fund during last one Corporation (NERAMC), North which are waiting to become that the Ministry of DoNER had
Atal Dulloo directed the con- fully functional. Narendra Modi has made a fer-
Central Reserve Police Force in month of lockdown. East Handicraft & Handloom negative, while no new cases placed Rs 25 crore at the dispos-
cerned authorities to upgrade the Brigadier Medical, K K vent appeal to the whole nation
Jammu. Earlier on April 10th, BJP Development Corporation were added till last night. al of North Eastern States in the
facilities in the hospital and Singh; Colonel Reddy; Director in this regard and BJP national
Pertinently, Army authorities contributed Rs one crore in PM (NEHHDC), North Eastern Dr Jitendra Singh also initial stage itself, much before
bring it to category 2. "We need Health Services, Jammu, Dr president, JP Nadda had also
have developed 100 bedded hos- CARES Fund and on April 20 Development Finance informed about the proposals the lockdown, as gap-funding
to upgrade facilities at the desig- Renu Sharma; Director directed all the party workers to
pital at the Army Public School the party again contributed Corporation Ltd (NEDFi), Cane received and under considera- for corona related activities.
nated COVID-19 hospitals so Coordination, New Medical another Rs one crore to the Fund donate as well as actively pro-
Colleges, Dr Yashpal Sharma mote common masses to donate and Bamboo Technology Centre tion from different North During the meeting, Dr
through State Bank of India
Modernisation of land records and other officers from Army (SBI) and on April 27 it con- liberally to the PM CARES (CBTC) etc participated from
their respective places.
Eastern States like Mizoram, Jitendra Singh also received
Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh update about various economic
and Health Department accom- Fund to help in the fight against
Kotwal holds video-conference
tributed another Rs one crore by Briefing the media, Dr and Manipur for new health activities in the recent days in
panied the FC. handing over the cheques worth Corona pandemic.
Later, the FC visited the 100 Appreciating the role of J&K Jitendra Singh expressed satis- related projects devoted to man- the exempted areas, as per the
Rs 50 lakh to the Chairman J&K faction that whereas in the last
Bank, Raina said that the bank agement of infections and Ministry of Home Affairs
with prospective bidders
bedded COVID care utility Bank, R K Chhibber and Rs 50
developed by the Central employees have worked all day six years, under Prime Minister Corona care, critical care and guidelines, which primarily
lakh donated online by BJP Narendra Modi, Northeast has
Reserve Police Force at Bantalab and night and ensured all bank- upgraded healthcare. These proj- included the Bamboo related
workers and supporters to the emerged as a model of develop-
Excelsior Correspondent assured the representatives of which is a category 2 facility. ing services to the customers in ects will be dealt with priority, activities.
PM CARES Fund. mental transformation, in the
JAMMU, Apr 27 : Financial
Commissioner, Revenue, Dr.
the companies that due consider-
ation shall be given to the
queries submitted by them.
The FC was informed that
adequate arrangements includ-
ing Intensive Care Units and
BJP president, Ravinder
Raina along with party general
the time of crisis and he called
the J&K Bank employees as
Corona warriors and applauded
wake of the present COVID cri-
sis, it has emerged as a model of
Mayor reviews ongoing
secretary (Org.), Ashok Kaul
de-silting works of ‘Nallahs’
Pawan Kotwal today held a pre- Some of the amendments in ventilators have been made to their services to the motherland. effective, diligent and disci-
bid video conference with and another general secretary, plined health management.
RFP were accepted by the com- handle the COVID-19 cases in Dr. Devindar Kumar Manyal J&K Bank Chairman, R K
prospective bidders to discuss mittee. It was informed that the the hospital. Chhibber complimented the Elaborating further, Dr
handed over the cheques of Jitendra Singh said, 5 North Excelsior Correspondent Tillo, Krishna Nagar, Janipur,
The FC said that Government worth Rs. 50 lakh to the R K J&K BJP Unit for supporting the
is roping in armed forces and nation at the time of crisis and Eastern States of Sikkim, Nanak Nagar and causes lot of
Chhibber, Chairman J&K Bank, Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh, JAMMU, Apr 27: Amid damages to the human lives and
other departments and agencies Zonal Headquarter, Bahu Plaza also made an appeal to the citi- nationwide lockdown in wake of
Manipur and Tripura are totally property every year," Gupta main-
to increase the isolation wards Jammu. zens to contribute generously in Coronavirus outbreak, adopting
Corona free, while 3 other states tained.
and related facilities in its battle These donations have been PM CARES Fund and J&K proper social distancing, Chander He said, apart from this,
against the Coronavirus. Relief Fund. of Assam, Meghalaya and Mohan Gupta Mayor Jammu
received from the former BJP Mizoram had 8, 11 and 1 Corona Jammu Municipal Corporation
Municipal Corporation, conduct- has pressed into service its mech-
Tourism Federation demands fresh loans Bring back J&K labourers held ed extensive tour of Jammu City anized decontamination vehicles

for sustenance, revival of industry

Excelsior Correspondent "In Jammu province,
up in other states: Harsh Dev
around 1200 travel / excursion Excelsior Correspondent Singh sought similar facility for
FC, Revenue Dr Pawan Kotwal interacting with bidders JAMMU, Apr 27: A meet- agents are registered with J&K labourers stranded in other
through video - conference at Jammu. ing of tourism industry stake- JAMMU, Apr 27: Urging
department of Tourism, states. These labourers were
amendments accepted by the holders of J&K was organised between 10,000 to 25,000 tour upon the Centre and State Govts confined in small unhygienic
their queries seeking amend- committee shall be uploaded on by the Jammu and Kashmir guides, commission agents & to ensure evacuation of all J&K rooms with even 50-60 people
ment in the Request For the jktenders.gov.in. Bank Executive President, service providers are working labourers stranded in other holed up in single rooms. “They
Proposal (RFP) floated on 5th of The prospective companies Sunil Gupta and Zonal Head, in an unorganized manner, states, JKNPP chairman and not only faced threat of corona
March, 2020 for inviting bids for which participated in the video Sunit Kumar in the presence of more than 15,000 people are former minister Harsh Dev infection but were suffering star-
modernization of land records in conference were RAM Tech, Vikram Gujral, one of the directly employed in units reg- Singh today lambasted the pres- vation due to non availability of
Jammu and Kashmir under Hexagon Geo System, GIS con- Board of Directors at Rail istered with the Tourism ent dispensation for its failure to Mayor JMC, Chander Mohan Gupta reviewing de-silting
food and other essentials.
DILRMP. sortium, Geovista Pvt Ltd. and Head Complex, here today. Department. In Kashmir prepare any exit plan for these works of 'Nallahs' in Jammu.
Several labourers had com-
During the course of meeting Amnex Info technologies Pvt Among other invitees, it province too, same patterns are helpless people. and took stock of the ongoing de- and special teams of workers, also
plained of deteriorating health
with the prospective bidders and Ltd. was also attended by Raman found. All the small units, “The Govt has announced to silting works of the various hired vehicles from other depart-
conditions with no medical aid
survey expert/Consultant T L Commissioner Survey & Suri, General Secretary facilities and agents form 80% bring back 376 J&K students 'Nallahs' / deep drains at Shiv ments like Agriculture /
being provided to them. Facing
Sharma (Former Director Land Records J&K Shahnawaz Tourism Federation of Jammu of the tourism industry in stranded in Kota, Rajasthan and Nagar, Shakti Nagar, Gole Pully Horticulture, Fire & Emergency
worst nightmares in alien land,
Survey of India), the specific Bukhari, Regional Director and BB Kotwal, Chairman J&K," Suri added. only recently 205 Kargil resi- Talab Tillo, Kalka Nagar Services Department etc for prop-
the said labourers were repeat-
queries submitted by the Survey and Land Records Bhaderwah Tour & Travel During the meeting, dents were safely evacuated Udhyawalla of Ward Nos 29, 33, er fumigation, spraying and saniti-
edly requesting for their safe
prospective bidders were dis- Jammu Dr. Mushtaq Ahmad, Association. Tourism Federation demanded through state sponsored planes 40, 60 and 67 respectively. zation in all the wards including
evacuation with none in the UT
cussed in detail. The representa- Director Finance Revenue Prior to this meeting, the that for bigger units, who are and brought back to their native He was accompanied by Suraj Red Zone Areas, Quarantine
to listen to their shrill cries”,
tive of these companies put forth Department Seema Bhasin and Finance Committee of Tourism lands. Likewise, the UP and MP Parkash Padha, Chairman of Centres, Hospitals and other
already under the ambit of Singh regretted.
their suggestions and requested Consultant Swatch Bharat Standing places of public importance on
JAKLARMA Federation of Jammu compris- banks, there should be interest Govts have initiated process for While highlighting pathetic
amendments in RFP. Committee; Surinder Chowdhary, daily basis.
Tarsem Chand were present in ing of Raman Suri, Amrik deferment and interest-free safe evacuation of their labour- plight of these labourers and Councillor of Ward No 29;
The Financial Commissioner the video conference. Singh, BB Kotwal and Tapan moratorium of existing proj- ers and students held up in other "We have installed about 20
other poor daily wagers held up Mohinder Kumar Bhagat, decontamination and sanitization
Dubey, had conducted an states. HP too has brought its
Despite lockdown LIC registers
ects as well as low cost fund- in other states in most distress- Councillor of Ward No 61; Sudhir tunnels in various locations so that
extensive research to under- ing for new upcoming projects. students from Kota through its ing conditions, Harsh Dev
stand the problems being faced state transport. The J&K Govt, Bali (ACR) In-charge Chief the aim of preventing the spread
However, for the self and fam- appealed the Lt Governor to Transport Officer JMC and of deadly Coronavirus is achieved
by the tourism industry in J&K however, had failed to even ini-
25.17% business growth
ily-funded small units (around ensure their safe evacuation and Sanjeev Kumar Sharma, successfully. I appeal to the gener-
and to find a way out to weath- 80% of total capacity), that are tiate any steps for bringing back return to their homes. He said Transport Officer JMC. al public to co-operate with
er this storm. outside the ambit of bank its distressed work force facing that these poor labourers were Gupta informed that keeping Jammu Municipal Corporation,
Excelsior Correspondent one trillion rupees premium While presenting the report loans, special loans should be turbulent times in other states’’ working in various states hav- in view the coming rainy season, maintain proper social distancing,
income during the Financial Year during the meeting, Raman provided for their sustenance regretted Singh. ing nightmarish experiences in Jammu Municipal Corporation remain indoors and do not throw
NEW DELHI, Apr 27: 2019– 20. LIC collected Rs Suri said that during and post and revival. He was holding a dharna in the wake of lockdown. They has already started the de-silting garbage on the roads, drains etc,"
Despite country wide lockdown 126,749 crores as Group Schemes lockdown, it is believed that "The demand of time is to Jammu in support of the strand- had to undertake agricultural of all the major 'Nallahs' / deep Mayor added.
due to COVID-19 and business new business premium income as around 70 percent i.e. 3.8 crore protect the 80% of total ed labour class today. Accusing operations back home which drains well before lockdown so Advising the people to keep
distress all over, Life Insurance against Rs 91,179 crores in the out of a total estimated work- tourism stakeholders, who the Govt of following two dif- season was also at its peak. If that all the 'Nallahs' flowing in their surroundings neat and clean
Corporation of India, country’s previous year with a growth rate force of 5.5 crore could get have not availed any bank ferent sets of norms for the rich not brought back, then farming city can be de-silted thoroughly and follow the guidelines of
largest life insurer, continues to of 39.01% and a market share of unemployed in the travel and loans," Federation added. and poor, Harsh Dev demanded operations would also be and dirty water do not remain administration being issued time
perform better and has registered 80.54% as compared to 77.94% tourism industry pan India. He the evacuation of stranded stagnant which becomes breeding to time to break the chain of
The special loans for adversely affected resulting in
an over all business growth of last year. informed that Jammu province labourers in various states by place for mosquitoes to spread COVID-19, Gupta directed the
"Sustenance" part should be loss of their livelihood. He said diseases.
25.17 per cent. Overall, the LIC has achieved has around 900 hotels, lodges for meeting the expenditure airlifting them. that he would continue his dhar- transport section to deploy the
A spokesman of the company an impressive growth rate of & guest houses registered with Referring to the eviction of "During rainy season water labourers as well as JCB where
period of lockdown, and na if immediate policy was not often overflows in the lanes and ever required and remove the silt,
(LIC) disclosed that in the just 25.17% in first year new business the department while a sub- "Revival" part should be to several influential people from prepared for their safe evacua-
concluded Financial Year 2019- premium as compared to private stantial number operate with- various states by airlifting them, even enters in the houses of low garbage etc from 'Nallahs' on rou-
cover the expenditure for infra- tion. lying areas of Shakti Nagar, Talab tine basis.
20, the LIC has achieved its high- players who have collectively out any licensing and are structure modifications, as

Non-COVID patients suffer

est number of policies for the last achieved a premium growth rate unregistered. Out of all regis-
six years. Individual new business of 11.64.%. The industry’s posi- tered hotels, lodges and guest
performance of the Corporation as tive growth in policies is also due houses, a maximum of 2% are
fresh norms for tourism indus-
try are expected for next few
years in view of "Physical
2 narcotic smugglers arrested
on March 31, 2020 has shown to LIC’s superlative performance. star rated and more than 80%
impressive figures of 2.19 crores The Corporation’s composite cater to economy/budget cate-
in number of policies and Rs market share in number of poli- gory pilgrims/tourists.
Distancing", required to pre-
vent the Coronavirus spread. amid Corona crisis: DAK Excelsior Correspondent
REASI, Apr 27: In continua-
Their motorcycle as well as the
recovered heroin were also seized.
In this connection, a case FIR
Excelsior Correspondent delayed intervention and recovery,' tion to the drive against drugs, Number 41/2020, under Section
51,227 crores in first year premi- cies and first year premium as on
um income. March 31, 2020 is 75. 90% and
While ensuring growth in 68.74% respectively which is an Class 11th student, young SRINAGAR, Apr 27: As
Kashmir valley focuses excessive-
he said.
"Also, patients with acute
abdominal conditions like appen-
Police today arrested two narcotic
smugglers and seized a small quan-
tity of heroin from their posses-
8/22, NDPS Act has been regis-
tered at Police Station Reasi.
Meanwhile, Police also arrest-
number and premium both, the increase of 1.19% in number of
girl commit suicide ly on COVID-19, Doctors sion. ed a bootlegger from Pouni and
corporation has achieved a policies and 2.50% in first year dicitis, cholecystitis due to gall The arrested accused were
Association Kashmir (DAK) today stones present late with perfora- seized five liters of illicit liquor
healthy business mix. It collected premium. said it is harrowing time for people identified as Arundev Thakur alias
tion, peritonitis and sepsis, needing from his possession.
single premium of Rs 21,967 The spokesman added that in report, Sunil Kumar (15), son
Excelsior Correspondent with other diseases and conditions. Tanshu of Sirla Bhaga, Reasi and
emergency surgery and prolonged The accused, namely Rakesh
crores and non- single premium spite of severe constraints of lock- of Dharm Chand of Sarmari, "Patients with non-COVID Talib Hussain of Sirla Bhaga Chand of Puria, Pouni, was rid-
of Rs 29,260 crores , the ratio down, up to March 31, 2020, LIC UDHAMPUR, Apr 27: InUdhampur, was found hanging stay in ICU because of delay in Reasi , who were intercepted by a
health problems face immense ing Eterno scooter bearing
being 42.88 for single premium settled 2. 03 crore maturity and two separate incidents, a 15- from ceiling fan hook at his hardships," said DAK President Dr
seeking treatment," he added. Police party at Sulla Naka, during Registration Number JK02AE-
and 57.12 for non- single premi- money back claims and annuities. year old boy of 11th standard house. On being informed, Nisar ul Hassan. "People are not
Dr Nisar said patients with dia- routine checking. The duo was on 9233 when he was stopped for
um. and a 21-year old girl commit-
Police shifted the dead body to betes and hypertension present way towards Katra on motorcycle
It also settled 7.50 lakhs of death getting health care for other prob- checking by Police. Police arrest-
He said the LIC Pension and claims . Annuity payments due in ted suicide at their respectiveDistrict Hospital Udhampur for lems," he added.
acutely with complications bearing Registration Number ed the accused and seized his
Group Schemes vertical created a March 2020 and April 2020 have houses, here today. postmortem and registered a Dr Nisar said patients with
because they don't seek medical JK20A-3214. scooter as well as the illicit liquor.
new record by clocking more than also been settled on due dates. According to the police
case in this connection. attention early in case of abnormal During their search, ten grams A case FIR number 14/2020, under
acute or chronic illness who regu- levels. of heroin was recovered from their
It was an apparent case of larly need to see their doctors are Section 48 (A) Excise Act has
"Cancer patients are coming possession, following which both been registered in this connection
suicide but cause of provoca- not doing so. of them were arrested on the spot.
with spread of their disease at P/S Pouni.
tion behind the extreme step "It is not just fear that is keep- because cancer surgeries have been
could not be immediately ing people out of hospitals, but the postponed," he said.
ascertained. perception that hospitals are closed Dr Nisar said we must under-
Meanwhile, in a separate for all non-COVID patients," he stand that amid the outbreak, peo-
incident, Sabita Devi (21), said. ple still get heart attacks, strokes.
daughter of Ram Pul of Roun "Patients are told that there are Babies will still be born and appen-
Domail, Dhar Road Udhampur, no resources and staff to provide dixes will still burst.
consumed some poisonous sub- care for non-COVID patients and "Health authorities need to get
stance at her residence. Even that everything is deferred," he the message out that hospitals are
as the family members rushed added. taking care of non-COVID patients
her to District Hospital Dr Nisar said we have come and they have system in place to
Udhampur, she did not respond across with many instances of protect them," he said.
to the treatment and died after patients not seeking medical atten- "As we fight covid-19, health
some time. tion even for emergencies. Many care providers should make sure
The police after completion people are dying at home - and that other patients are seen in hos-
of all the legal formalities and some of them have treatable condi- pitals. The pandemic toll will be
postmortem, handed over the tion. much worse if it leads people avoid
DIG Rajouri-Poonch Vivek Gupta and other police officers along with activists of a social body to family members for "We see patients with heart care for other life-threatening, yet
organization before distribution of relief among needy people on Monday. attacks, strokes presenting late with treatable conditions," said Dr RSS workers distribute ration among people in Jammu on
postmortem and registered a
-Excelsior/ Gurjeet Bhajan case for further investigation. all complications leading to Nisar. Monday.
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Founder Editor S.D. Rohmetra

Novel Coronavirus beckons a novel world leadership
Sudhir Behl world healthcare index by WHO. pouring intothe scenic Italian leadership of Xi Jinping. Ignoring during Chinese New Lunar Year the world. Governments' disen-
Almost 44 million American citi- towns throughout January to the findings of Dr Li Wenliang holidays amidst spread of coron- chantment and laxity towards

T
he novel coronavirus pan-
Three Panchayats win demic demands a new
avatar to be donned by the
zens have no health insurance and
another 38 million are inade-
quately covered.
March, silently wreaking havoc to
its population that primarily com-
prises citizens over the age of 60.
and his medical team who had
warned the authorities of an
impending viral epidemic in 2019
avirus on its soil. It did no good to
the world by continuing with its
wet markets selling live wild ani-
healthcare spendings can be aptly
gauged by hefty curtailments in
the budget allocations by many of
world leaders not only during, but
outstanding awards
Even on the recent issue of Spain, Germany, England, France itself, China not only earned the mals, responsible for the origin of them to pave way for colossal
even after the crisis is over. World demand of hydroxy-chloroquine and other European nations share dubious distinction of being 'the present zoonotic. defence spendings. Based on
leaders are posed with a 'transfor- by the US, Trump's hawkish pos- the same story. place of origin of coronavirus Did the global leadership real- quantitative data from 197 coun-
mational challenge' in the form of

P
ture was too evident to miss. Aveil Asian nations, in contrast, pandemic' but is also became the ly need this 'viral shock treatment' tries from 2000 to 2013, a report
erhaps, it was not only mere functioning of the this contagious infection. It is a of discernible threat to PM Modi, especially Taiwan, Singapore, subject of multiple conspiracy to jolt it out of deep slumber? This published in the journal of
Panchayats as a matter of routine, now that they clarion call to change their gov- on a humanitarian issue, did not South Korea, gave a robust and theories, like that of the virus sup- crisis, now, gives them a unique Defence and Peace Economics-
erning style. augur well for the stature of the aggressive pre-emptive response posedly being manufactured in a opportunity to go for a transfor- found that higher military spend-
are better placed both with regard to functional From Donald Trump to
autonomy as well as having adequate financial support US President. All this boldly mation and don a new avatar, ing 'negatively impacts health
Vladimir Putin; Angela Merkel to underlines that Trump is more wherein the parameters of gover- expenditures, and therefore
in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir like their Giuseppe Conte; Xi Jinping to concerned about the US economy, nance must be realigned.The fore- becomesan important risk factor
counterparts in rest of the country, but how best were Emmanuel Macron - the global the GDPand the ensuing US Pres- most change, citizens of the world for population health and individ-
leadership was found abysmally idential elections to be held in desire in their leadersis 'a joint ual well-being.'
how many functioning. In other words, a sense of not inept to handle the crisis, more so
only mere performance but how best the Panchayats November 2020. His personal effort for a better tomorrow' - a The question now is, not who
during the pre-pandemic stage. wealth too has been eroded by a world sans war, poverty, arms will conquer the global trade, or
proved as a viable system of governance under the Pan- US President Donald Trump staggering $1 billion and his net race; a world where the gaze is subjugate small weaker nations
chayati Raj system, is what matters. We need to refresh dithered when asked for more worth has plummeted to $2.1 bil- focused on providing a universal by installing puppet governments,
funds for the healthcare sector by lion as of April 1, 2020, according healthcare system to confront any but who will strengthen the fledg-
our memory about the feel of scepticism, if not a pall of CDC (Centers for Disease Con- to Forbes. But, why should all this future pandemics. ling world healthcare system,
gloom laced with negativity about the rationale of trol and Prevention) officials - a be at the cost of precious human An exhaustive report titled 'A which was found bare to the skele-
holding of elections to elect Panchayats and their faux pas which has culminated lives that are being lost every day World At Risk' by Global Pre- ton in the present corona crisis.
respective functionaries in late 2018 and in fact , many into perhaps one of the biggest in the US? The whole episode paredness Monitoring Board of 'Health First'has to be the new
national health disastersthe US seems to be too bitter to swallow WHO in September 2019 that 'the mantra of world leaders-a guiding
mainstream regional and national level political parties has ever faced. for the US President - more than world requires determined politi- principle when finalising the
boycotted these polls but an overall robust turnout of Cutting funds for the WHO, the bitter hydroxy-chloroquine cal leadership to prepare for national budgets. NirmalaSitara-
84 percent, the Valley however recording 41 percent, the premier healthcare organisa- pill itself. health threats at national and glob- man and her counterparts all over
tion in the world, on the basis of It is not just the US, but most to COVID 19. India, with its laboratory in Wuhan. It's terrible al levels. Heads of Government the world in every nation, have a
proved boycotters as well as propounders and conspiracy theories seems like a
broachers of an "exercise in futility" as totally ignorant 'developed' western nations have mammoth 1.3 billion population that Dr Li Wenliang eventually must commit and invest under the mammoth job at their hands. The
ploy to divert attention from the had to face the wrath of the virus and despite inadequate medical died of coronavirus itself. Perhaps International Health Regulations. world simply cannot afford anoth-
of ground situation and change of the direction of the stark reality that one of the biggest by keeping their economies open infra-structurehas so far done a Xi Jinping was too occupied with G7, G20 and G77 Member States er disaster of this magnitude.
"winds" having taken place in Jammu and Kashmir. superpowers of the world was, in and not putting restrictions on decent job under the leadership of his dream of becoming the must follow through on their Leaders of the world should
fact, not prepared to deal with a movement at the right time. Italy, PM Modi with the world's biggest 'Numero Uno' superpower of the political and funding commit- depict a new bonhomie, a collec-
A healthy situation has dawned into the functioning healthcare crisis of this level. Rid-
of these grass root democratic institutions in the Union although boasting a world-class lockdown and other strict meas- world by his continuous trade ments for preparedness.' tive resolve to come together with
dled with 'money-making' health healthcare system, defaulted ures. wars with the US. China also A beginning can be made by an open heart sans political diplo-
Territory that of a competition to perform better and, insurance companies, the US when it came to increasing fund- China's strategy, however, is earned global wrath for failing to suo moto providing a quantum macy, to save the human race on
therefore, earn accolades. It is gratifying that three Pan- healthcare system ranks at an ings for the system as per the shrouded in thick covers, under hold its nationals from visiting leap in budgetary allocations for this planet.
appallingly low level 30 in the WHO standards. Tourists kept the authoritarian and communist other countries in January 2020 healthcare sector by all nations of
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Crisis of the Self

Shivangani Sharma of it might result in us feeling
ing job in different areas of functioning have duly been lonely. However, for those feel-

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recognised. This time, it is in respect of three panchay- eserted streets, shut down ing sad and lonely these days,
public places, lack of
ats claiming such prestigious national awards, taking a there is a chance to turn straw into
human interaction, and gold. For many of us, COVID is
cue and feeling incentivised - more could aspire to make empty parks, is the panorama dur- self-isolation and social distanc- wreak havoc sometimes, and it the boundaries of their houses, they were kept. Both of them a call to inaction, putting life at a
it to being nationally recognised as best performers. ing present times plagued by the ing present to us a tricky option can also be a result of a lack of the likelihood of falling into the would spend quite jolly time halt and impelling us to turn
While we hail these three Panchayats- Jamola Lower arrival of COVID. Verily, the of choosing between solitude and social networks. trap of loneliness increases man- together in the company of each inwards. There is a possibility of
and Dhangri in Rajouri district and Zaloora-B in Bara- streets will soon fill again, the loneliness. These two terms, As the COVID ravages across ifolds. The other choice, howev- other. However, one fine day, one turning the numbness and anxi-
now desolated parks and public although appearing to be similar the nations, leaving people shut er, is to find solace in being alone of them, the female one died and ety of being alone into produc-
mulla district for winning the national awards, we expect places will witness their share of are not synonymous with each in inside the houses, many of us while going on a voyage of self- the other partner was left alone.
more of the Panchayats and even the Local Urban Bod- tive utilization of available time
people, and we will leave our other. David Vincent, while talk- being left apart or cut off from discovery. Being able to make It resulted in him being inactive, and opportunity. Wordsworth
ies showing better performance as a result of the blend screen-lit burrows to see the out- ing about the issue calls loneli- families, partners, friends, or proper use of being alone consti- not eating well, and retiring to said that he "wandered lonely as
of optimum and prudential use of the funds as well as er world. However, the crisis as ness as "failed solitude". Solitude loved ones, including our other- tutes a part of growing up. Thus, one corner of the chamber. Even a cloud", by which he meant that
concerted and dedicated contribution and leadership we face today lays bare before us differs from loneliness in its wise usual lives surrounded by there is a possibility of turning the health of the male Gibbon he was all on his own, not that he
various questions worth mulling being a happy escape whereas started declining. After research, suffered the bouts of suicidal
provided by the respective functionaries. over. It makes me wonder loneliness can even kill people. it was concluded that it was the
It is an accepted norm for doers and performers that Loneliness is that state of mind
Solitude brings forth unexplored lack of companionship and
loneliness.
whether the present crisis is mere Solitude brings forth unex-
sky is the limit and hard work with dedication as a solid of the physical body or much wherein a person feels all the neg- avenues of the inner self. It gives us warmth of the partner that has led plored avenues of the inner self.
investment were bound to show exemplary results. more than that. The rupture ative thoughts and emotions; on to this decline. Even an animal It gives us time to ponder over
Areas are vast and work voluminous as we find, that caused by COVID has led to a cri- the other hand, a person in soli- time to ponder over things and come feels lonely in such circum- things and come up with some-
sis that is not merely physical but tude feels joy and pure bliss and stances and it is a well-proven thing worthy. COVID is not just
motive and the identified goal in view, these three Pan- rather an amalgamation of a phys- enjoys his own company. Once, up with something worthy. COVID is fact, then why can't we humans a disease of the physical body but
chayats having worked for. Vaccination of children, opti- ical, social, economic, and men- during a psychotherapy session, go through the same. We all long rather a sort of experiment that
mum enrolment in schools, reduction in drop outs, atten- tal one, all striking at once. My a woman was asked by a psychol- not just a disease of the physical body for love, belongingness, com- has led to a paradigm shift in our
dance of school teachers, cleanliness drive and open point of concern in all this may- ogist as to how lonely she feels. panionship, and lack of it some- lives. How we respond to this
defecation free status, drinking water, mid-day meal
hem is the impact of prevailing The woman raised her hand, fold- but rather a sort of experiment that times pushes us into the abyss of change and challenges that come
crunch on the mental health of ed her four fingers towards the loneliness. Cut off as we are from along with it is totally up to us.
scheme like programmes were child centric where Pan- individuals, which I see is palm and raised the thumb, "that has led to a paradigm shift in our lives. the outer world these days, there As the activity to the outer world
chayats alone could play a tremendous role at the ground ignored in contrast to other lonely", she replied. This is how might be many of us who are feel- is curbed, why not try to turn
level. There are various developmental plans, building aspects. However, it does not a lonely person feels, being bro- people, there is every likelihood this lethality of loneliness into a ing alone in these times. In our inwards and explore those
main infrastructure in villages, extension of village sites, weigh down the gravity of this ken apart from all others, in the of falling into the pit of loneli- happy solitude that presents to us usual lives, we bond together by aspects of our lives which were
particular aspect. dreary cave of darkness with no ness. There is no denying the fact fertile ground for self-growth, touching, holding hands, even hitherto dumped into forgetful-
permission and regulation of construction of buildings As the only viable means of ray of hope. Loneliness "is not that loneliness is not always a personal-grooming, spiritual embracing each other. Our joys
and houses, lighting of roads and construction of utilities ness. As the time and situation are
containment of the widespread synonymous with being alone, result of being alone, besides, meditation, and a heightened and sorrows are expressed tricky, I would say that we must
etc and other socio-economic issues where Panchay- infection is lockdown, self-isola- nor does being with others guar- being surrounded by people does understanding of the self. through touch. A usual hand- endeavour to turn this experience
ats have their definite and lineated role too. tion, and social distancing, it is antee protection from feelings of not always curb loneliness. Yet Once I read an instance about shake, the embrace of a loved of being alone into solitude. As
The Panchayats, therefore, must concentrate on, apparent that many of us are left loneliness", writes John Caciop- in such times when one is cut off a pair of Gibbons who was one, sitting next to a friend or for the COVID crisis, "this too
closed off from our regular social po, a leading psychologist on the from the routine lifestyle with brought into a zoo together and lover is something that makes us shall pass".
rather excel in socio- economic development, adopt- life, and social connections. This subject. It is that feeling that can everyone being confined within they shared the same cabin where feel warm and secure and the lack
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Blaming Tablighi Jamaat

plans to work for achievements. Unless plans were pre- Dr Raja Muzaffar Bhat Indonesia , Philippines , Thailand
pared, blue prints made, decisions taken, targets fixed, , South Korea and other COVID

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his has reference to the 19 effected countries post March
line of action identified and team spirit put in, achieve- article "Tablighi Jamaat:
ments worth the name could not be made. Three nation- 13th or 14th should have been
Da'wa to Coronavirus' by send to quarantine centers but
spread COVID 19 infection ? Islam. The "Six Principles" are Kashmir ? Can he or any other read ?
al awards namely Nanaji Deshmukh Rashtriya Gaurav K N Pandita DE April 9, 2020.
From last more than a week now i.e, Kalimah (Declaration of political analyst tell me how many Foreign Tableegis who was supposed to do that ?
Gram Sabha Puruskar, Gram Panchayat Development After having gone through the Why these foreign Jamaatis
the situation has taken another faith), Salah (Prayer), Ilm-o-zikr times this Jamat gave anti India Prof Pandita in his article
Plans Award, Child Friendly Gram Panchayat Award article and with due respects to were not quarantined while land-
ugly turn , many writers, TV (Knowledge), Ikraam (Respect), speeches in Kashmir 's Masjid's or mentions about Tablighi Jamaat's
Prof Pandita I have come to the ing at New Delhi airport or any
were bagged by the three identified best performing Pan- anchors, academicians and polit- Ikhlas-e-Niyyat (Sincerity of asked people to take out anti India foreign participants who accord-
conclusion that the article has other airport in India post March
chayats. The work and performance of the Panchayats ical analysts have started labeling intention), Dawat-o-Tableegh processions or throw stones at ing to him are engaged in mission-
been prepared in haste without 10th when the disease was spread-
Tablighi Jamaat as an extremist (Inviting people towards teach- security personnel ? Never .. A ary activities and not underwent
under reference, were recognised resulting in the any research and analysis. The
organisation which according to ings of Islam). By linking these false narrative is being promoted. stipulated 14-day home quaran- ing fastly in India ? Why didn't
awards given by the Union Ministry of Panchayati Raj article is based on anti Tablighi Delhi Government kept a medical
them is the breeding ground for six principles of Tableeg with six I have personally attended some tine after landing in India. I want
Jamaat material available on
and Jamola Lower and Dhangri bagged child friendly terror organisations. Some have pillars of Islam clearly indicates programmes of Tablighi Jamaat in to make this clear that Tablighi team outside the Tablighi Markaz
internet and it would have been in view of the fact that many for-
Gram Panchayat Award 2020 and Nanaji Deshmukh gone a step ahead calling Tablee- how the things are copy-pasted past and have never found any- Jamaat is not a missionary organ-
better if a research based piece eign nationals visit the Markaz
Guarav Gram Sabha Award respectively while Zaloora gi's as antechamber of fundamen- from internet ? thing wrong in it. Their sole aim is isation that is involved in reli-
was written on the issue. daily ? These are important issues
talism which nurses and indoctri- Non-Violent work self purification and making peo- gious conversions. The Jamat
B - Baramulla has been adjudged for Gram Panchayat Delhi Govt's order which Government needs to
nates terrorists ? In such a scenario Another thing the author has ple pray namaz 5 times a day , only works within Muslim com-
Development Plans Award. The dedicated and tireless Delhi Government while answer ?
isn't it the duty of every conscious mentioned is that the Tablighi speaking truth , reading Quran and munities. As for as 14 day home
exercising powers conferred by Conclusion
work of these Panchayats has been widely appreciated. the Delhi Epidemic Diseases,
citizens from any faith , religion Jamaat is being heavily criticized the book namely Fazail e Aamaal quarantine is considered who was
We would only say keep it up - Panchayat institutions in or caste to reveal the facts so that by Muslim extremist groups and that contains sayings of Prophet supposed to enforce it ? As per my Tablighi Jamaat is an Islamic
COVID-19, Regulations, 2020, reformation movement that
only one sided idea is not promot- militant Deobandi Islamist's, such Mohammad on the issues of information the foreign nationals
Jammu and Kashmir. and the Epidemic Diseases Act,
ed. I am writing this piece to put as the Taliban, Kashmiri militant Namaz , Zikir , Fasting (Roza) etc. that were held up in Nizamudin focuses on Muslims to return to
1897 had prohibited all sports
Visiting faculties in gatherings, including IPL match-
es, as well as conferences and
the things straight.
Prof Pandita's article
His article titled as " Tablighi
groups, anti-Shiite sectarian mili-
tant groups and Jamiat-e- Ulema-
i-Islam (JUI) and Sunni Wahhabi
The author in his article
quotes one Susan Sadi who pub-
lished a piece 17 years back titled
markaz had come to India in Feb-
ruary or early March. In February
no foreign nationals were being
practicing their religion as it was
practiced during the lifetime of
the Prophet Muhammad (SAW).
seminars having 200 or more peo-
Medical Colleges Jama’at: Da’wa to Coronavirus- ulema of Saudi Arabia. This is cor- as The Truth is worth (New York examined at the airports and this This Movement isn't even
ple. The congregation at the Niza- involved in religious conversions
19 "has not only hurt the members rect to some extent as Tableegi Times of July 14, 2003) linking is a known fact. In March first
mudin Markaz was a clear viola- of Non Muslims as it is solely
of Tablighi Jamaat but the article Jamat has always been apolitical Tablighi Jamaat with Al Qaeda. week Government started thermal

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ince new medical colleges are coming up in Jam- tion of the order. But at the same focused on reformation of Mus-
is being severely criticized by and non violent. They have never For information of readers there is temperature checking for Chinese
time there were scores of meet- lim society as per teachings of
mu and Kashmir which requires a professional large section of secular and liber- ever spoken on the issues in no official membership for Tab- returned persons at airport and by
ings and conferences that took Quran and says of Prophet
teaching infrastructure coupled with the existing al Muslim society as well. The Afghanistan , Syria , Iraq , Pak- lighi Jamaat and people come and March 7th or 8th passengers
place in between March 13th to Mohammad (SAW). Tablighi
shortage of teaching staff in the existing medical col- title of the article is highly com- istan or Kashmir. Like other Mus- attend its programmes for 4 returning from other countries
March 21st in Delhi. Tablighi Jamaat is also not involved in any
munal and one can surmise from lim organisations , Tableegi Jamat months , 40 days or 3 days, stay were also being examined ? By
leges, the need to outsource the faculty requirement in Jamaat was cornered only
this article what message is being in India has never ever spoken in Masjids and travel from one March 12th this was extended to political activities and during last
these colleges is felt. In this connection, as an imme- because some members were test- 95 years since this organisation
conveyed to people? It clearly against RSS , BJP or any Hindu place to another . This is similar domestic passengers as well.
ed COVID positive. Being a law was established the organisation
diate resolution of the problem, Government of Jam- indicates that spreading COVID- right wing organisations. to living in seclusion which Sufi Those foreigners who turned to be
abiding and largest non political has never even issued a press
mu and Kashmir has framed rules under which visiting 19 infection was a deliberate In the same para Prof Pandita people used to call Chilla (40 COVID 19 positive after being
Islamic religious movement of the statement or established offices in
faculty on part time basis , initially for two years and attempt of Tablighi Jamaat which takes a sudden U turn and writes days) a sort of self purification taken out of Nizamudin Markaz
world, Tablighi Jamaat leader- towns and cities. On daily basis
in other-words can be attributed to that Tablighi Jamaat is largely worship in isolation away from hardly knew what all was happen-
extendable by another year depending on the circum- ship should have taken March local intelligence unit of Delhi
Muslims at large. reported to be serving as a fertile family and home. The individuals ing ? If authorities were not seri- police collects details of visitors
stances, shall be allowed to boost the levels of med- 13th orders of Delhi Government
The author writes that Tab- ground for the growth of Islamic coming to these programmes are ous until 22nd March , how could who come to Nizamudin Markaz
very seriously. If we look on the
ical education in the Union Territory as well as offset lighi Jamaat's goal is to create the religious extremists and is said to from diverse backgrounds and ordinary people be serious about as a visitors book is well main-
other side of this whole issue, the
the existing shortage of teaching staff. “golden age” of Islam (Khilafat) be providing terrorist recruits to Al they are not only from lower stra- this ? How can we even blame air- tained there . Till date the intelli-
Government also was not serious
The visiting faculty shall be selected, on part time through invitation (tabligh) to Qaeda and other Islamic militant ta of the Muslim community as port authorities or immigration gence or police have never even
about COVID 19 until March 21st
Nominal Muslims to return to the groups ? This is very much con- Prof Pandita has mentioned in his officials who allowed these for- given an adverse report against
basis, to serve the purposes of teaching at graduation evening when PM Modi
six pillars of Islam. He quotes fusing. How can Tableegi Jamat article. People like Pakistani eigners to enter India ? Those trav- Tablighi Jamaat in India.The
and post graduation levels in pre-clinical, para- clinical announced the Janta Curfew
Lamia Karim of Berkley Centre provide recruits to organisations Cricketer Inzamam ul Haq , Saeed eling around January or February expenses on account of food and
(March 22nd 2020) through a TV
and clinical departments. These shall be the teaching broadcast. Had officers of Delhi
of George Town University. Had like Al Qeada ,Taliban or other Anwar and many others are also would have no symptoms at all travel are taken care by the per-
posts of the levels of the Professors and Associate Pro- Professor done some research militant groups when the same is actively involved in Tableeg work and persons having landed in Del- sons themselves who travel for 3
Government like the concerned
himself , he would not have men- being criticized for decades by the from last 20 years. One must have hi , Mumbai or other Indian air- days ,40 days or 4 months. Dur-
fessors as in the GMCs of the UT. Can this outsourc- District Magistrate or SDM
tioned six (6) pillars of Islam. Militant groups ? It is a known fact noticed these known celebrities ports in March would not have
enforced March 13th order in let- ing this time people stay in
ing be independent of the available talent in the UT or Everyone is familiar with the fact that Intelligence organisations get hardly gave any political state- developed symptoms while enter- Masjids. While people are in
ter and spirit especially around
to supplement the existing strength, the rules have it that there are only 5 Pillars of regular updates about working of ments or support violent ways to ing India as it took them some Jamat tour it is forbidden to dis-
Tablighi Jamaat Markaz, the situ-
that such part time arrangements shall not exceed 50 Islam namely Kalima , Namaz Tablighi Jamaat and they have achieve political goals. If some weeks to develop COVID 19 cuss any kind of politics and
ation would not have taken an
per cent of the sanctioned posts of Professors and (salah), Fasting (saum/ roza ), never ever reported anything individuals participate in pro- symptoms. worldly affairs. To drag these peo-
ugly turn.
Zakat (Alams) and Hajj. As for as against Tableegi Jamat and now grammes of Tablighi Jamaat and All the foreign travelers had a ple into a new controversy like
Associate Professors in any discipline. There shall be After situation took an ugly
Prof Pandita's Six Pillars are con- when this COVID-19 controversy then commit crime after some valid passport and visa given by spreading COVID 19 infection
transparency in the selection process as that would be turn on March 26th , journalists,
sidered these are the teachings of started , this group is being years , one cannot attribute his or Indian high commission in deliberately and helping terrorist
academicians and writers are
done by a Selection Committee which is highly desir- spreading misinformation cam-
Tablighi Jamaat founder Moulana accused not only of spreading the her ideology to the organisation Malaysia , Indonesia , Thailand , groups is completely ludicrous
able in the instant matter. However, honorarium of Rs. Elyas Kandhivili who founded coranovirus infection but is also (Tablighi Jamaat) ? If that has to Bangladesh , USA, UK or any and absurd which hurts the senti-
paign without doing any home-
this informal organisation way accused of spreading terrorism. be investigated one must see what other country. Those foreigners ments of Muslims at large.
10000 and Rs.8000 per day for the Professors and work or research. Many of them
back in 1926. Moulana Elyas Can Prof Pandita tell me how kind of ideology Tableegi Jamat who landed in India especially (The author is Srinagar based Activist
Associate Professors respectively and for maximum of claim that it was a deliberate
declared 6 principles for Tablighi many Tableegi Jamat people have follows or what kind of literature from countries like UAE , Saudi and Columnist.)
attempt of Tablighi Jamaat to
ten days per month, looks absolutely plausible. Any Jamaat other than 5 Pillars of been involved in militancy in / books they ask their followers to Arabia , Iran , Malaysia , China , feedbackexcelsior@gmail.com
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Some indulging in profiteering in Boris Johnson back at work India should convert world's 'hatred' for
sale of COVID-19 test kits: Rahul LONDON, Apr 27: China into economic opportunity: Gadkari
NEW DELHI, Apr 27: Prime Minister Boris NEW DELHI, Apr 27: should think on that and we will found to have deliberately "sup-
Johnson on Monday warned concentrate on it. We will open pressed" information on coron-
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday alleged that some against relaxing the coron- Union Minister Nitin the Indian scenario for that. We
people were indulging in profiteering while supplying rapid test avirus, the minister said this was
avirus restrictions too soon as Gadkari today said India should will give the clearances and a sensitive subject related with
kits for COVID-19 to the gov- the country was still facing a look at converting the world's everything to them and attract
ernment and demanded that the Ministry of External Affairs
moment of "maximum risk", "hatred" for China amid the and the prime minister, and
the Prime Minister take strict in his first remarks since coronavirus pandemic into an
immediate action against therefore it will not be appropri-
returning to work after con- economic opportunity for itself ate for him to comment on it.
them. tracting the disease that has by attracting large-scale foreign Gadkari said all government
The Congress cited media killed over 20,000 in the UK. investments. departments, particularly the
reports about rapid test kits for While declaring that the Interacting with overseas finance ministry as well as the
COVID-19 being sold at tide is being turned on the
around 150 per cent profits to Indian students via video con- Reserve Bank of India (RBI),
coronavirus pandemic in the ferencing, the minister for
the government and asked country, he urged the British are formulating policies to win
Prime Minister Narendra Modi MSME and Road Transport and
public to contain their impa- the "economic war" post the
to fix responsibility for the Highways said across the world
tience against the crippling COVID-19 pandemic and fulfil
same.
British Prime Minister, Boris Johnson addressing to the now, there is "hatred for China.
lockdown. nation as he returned to work after his Coronavirus battle at 10 the prime minister's dream of
"When the entire country is Is it possible for us to convert it
"We are beginning to turn Downing Street, in London on Monday. (UNI) into an opportunity for India?" making India a USD 5 trillion
fighting against the COVID-19 disaster, some people are still prof- the tide…There are real signs economy.
iteering. One detests and feels ashamed of such a corrupt mindset. And comparing the fight to Dominic Raab, who has been Referring to the economic
we are passing through the someone being attacked, he deputising for the UK prime package announced by Japan for foreign investment." "At the same time, we can
We demand from the prime minister strict action against these peak," said Johnson, in an noted: "If this virus were a minister as the First Secretary its businesses exiting China, Asked if India can take any make infrastructure of Rs 100
profiteers. The country will never pardon them," he said in a tweet upbeat address to the nation on physical assailant, an unex- of State during the leave of
in Hindi. Gadkari said, "I feel that we action against China incase it is lakh crore," he added. (PTI)
the steps of 10 Downing pected and invisible mugger - absence, described his boss'
Congress chief spokesperson Randeep Surjewala also said it
was "shameful and inhuman" that people were supplying test kits
bought for Rs 225 at Rs 600 to the state exchequer.
Street. which I can tell you from per- return as a "boost for the gov-
Johnson, 55, had been sonal experience, it is - then ernment and a boost for the
recuperating from his inten- this is the moment when we country".
Dietary supplements may help fight off
"Corruption in Corona Testing Kits OR Profiteering by duping
viral diseases like COVID-19: Study
sive care treatment at a have begun together to wrestle "He's raring to go," Raab
the Exchequer. Import Price of 1 Testing Kit= Rs 225! Purchase London hospital earlier this it to the floor.
Price of Testing Kit= Rs 600! Profit Margin = 166.66 pc! Shameful said.
month after he contracted the "And so it follows that this Johnson resumed work
and Inhuman! Will PM fix responsibility," he said on Twitter. (PTI) deadly virus. He returned to 10 is the moment of opportunity, amid growing pressure from WASHINGTON, Apr 27: cells also affect their function.
Downing Street on Sunday this is the moment when we within his own Conservative "This means that vitamin D profoundly influ-
Indian passport services evening from his prime minis- can press home our advantage, Party backbenchers as well the
terial countryside retreat at it is also the moment of maxi- Opposition parties to set out a
Dietary supplements containing vitamins C
and D, and other micronutrients may be an effec-
tive and low-cost means of helping the immune
ences your response to infections. The problem is
that people simply aren't eating enough of these

resume at some centres in UAE

Chequers, where he had been mum risk. clear exit strategy to begin lift- nutrients," Gombart said.
based since his discharge from system fight off viral infections such as COVID- "This could destroy your resistance to infec-
"I know there will be ing the strict lockdown meas- 19 and other acute respiratory tract diseases,
St Thomas' Hospital on April many people looking at our ures in place to curb the spread tions. Consequently, we will see an increase in
DUBAI, Apr 27: 12. according to a study. disease and all of the extra burdens that go along
apparent success, and begin- of coronavirus. The research, published in the journal
"I ask you to contain your ning to wonder whether now is with that increase," he said.
Indian passport services have been resumed at a number of "If there is a question over Nutrients, also suggests that public health offi-
impatience because I believe the time to go easy on those The noted that not only a daily multivitamin,
centres in Dubai and the Northern Emirates following a relaxation whether something is neces- cials should issue a clear set of nutritional recom-
now we are coming to the end social distancing measures…I but doses of 200 milligrammes (mg) or more of
in coronavirus-related restrictions, the Indian Consulate here has sary or not, I think we should mendations to complement messages about the
of the first phase of this con- entirely share your urgency, vitamin C -- higher than the suggested guidelines
announced. role of hand washing and vaccinations in prevent-
flict," he said, promising it's the government's urgency err on the side of openness and of 90mg for men and 75mg for women in the US
The five centres have been reopened following the relaxation of ing the spread of infections.
"maximum transparency" on and yet we must also recognise trying to make sure that more -- and 2,000 international units of vitamin D,
coronavirus-related restrictions, including Al Khaleeh Centre and people can get on with their "Around the world, acute respiratory tract
the decisions to be taken as the the risk of a second spike," rather than the 400 to 800 recommended depend-
BLS Deira in Dubai, the Sharjah Main Centre, Fujairah ISC and lives and more people can get infections kill more than 2.5 million people every
UK enters phase two of the He said the UK has "so far ing on age.
BLS Ras Al Khaimah. year," said Adrian Gombart, a professor at
Covid-19 fightback, which collectively shielded our on with getting back to their "A number of standard public health practices
Dubai announced on Tuesday last the extension of working Oregon State University (OSU) in the US.
will involve one by one firing NHS" and "flattened the peak" jobs," said Sir Graham Brady, have been developed to help limit the spread and
hours for certain commercial activities within the emirate effective "Meanwhile, there is a wealth of data that
up the "economic engines" of - but he could not yet say when the chair of the Tory party's impact of respiratory viruses: regular hand wash-
immediately in a further relaxation of restrictions imposed on trad- influential backbench 1922 shows the role that good nutrition plays in sup-
the UK economy. or which restrictions would be ing, avoiding those showing symptoms of infec-
ing and business activities as part of the coronavirus lockdown. porting the immune system. As a society we need
Johnson said the UK has lifted to ease lockdown. Committee. tion, and covering coughs," Gombart said.
According to a Twitter announcement by the Consulate, only to be doing a better job of getting that message
"so far collectively shielded Opposition Labour Party's "And for certain viruses like influenza, there
passports that have already expired or will expire by May 31 will The UK PM chaired a reg- across along with the other important, more com-
our National Health Service" ular special Cabinet meeting shadow cabinet minister are annual vaccination campaigns," Gombart
be accepted for renewals by these centres. mon messages," Gombart said.
and "flattened the peak" - but on Monday as he takes back Rachel Reeves said the UK noted.
These renewal applications can only be submitted after book- Specific vitamins, minerals and fatty acids
he could not yet say when or charge of the government's should "potentially" be follow- There is no doubt that vaccines, when avail-
ing an appointment with the centre, which can be done by email- have key jobs to play in helping the immune sys-
which restrictions would be response to the coronavirus ing the example of other able, can be effective, but they are not foolproof,
ing info@blsindiavisa-uae.Com, according to the announcement tem, he said.
lifted to ease lockdown. pandemic, which has claimed European countries like he said.
on Sunday. Vitamin C, vitamin D, zinc, and an omega-3
Johnson wanted to send out 20,732 lives in the UK. Belgium, Germany and Gombart emphasised that current public
In emergency cases, applicants can email fatty acid found in fish, docosahexaenoic acid
a clear message that this is the "It is hard to find the words Denmark, which have already health practices -- stressing social distancing,
passport.Dubai@mea.Gov.In with a copy of the passport, a note (DHA), are particularly critical for immune func-
moment of "maximum risk", to express my debt to the NHS signalled partial re-opening of hygiene and vaccinations -- are important and
explaining the emergency and proper supporting documents. tion, according to the researchers, including those
making it imperative that no [National Health Service] for some businesses and schools. effective but in need of complementary strategies.
Similarly, attestation services at these centres also call for prior from University of Southampton in the UK, the
steps can be taken to ease up saving my life," he said, in his "We want to work with the The researchers noted that a nutritional focus
appointments. These can be booked by sending requests through University of Otago, New Zealand, and
restrictions that could lead to a message to the medical team government in bringing for- on the immune system could help minimise the
the Q-ticket app, by calling 04-3579585 or by emailing ivsglob- University Medical Center in the Netherlands.
risk of a "second spike" of on leaving the hospital. impact of many kinds of infections.
aldxb@gmail.Com. ward a plan and getting it "The roles that vitamins C and D play in
infections. UK Foreign Secretary right," she said. (PTI) "The present situation with COVID-19 and
In case of emergencies, an application can write to immunity are particularly well known," said the number of people dying from other respirato-
attestation.Dubai@mea.Gov.In. Gombart.
‘This institution is not hostage
ry infections make it clear that we are not doing
All visitors to the centres will also have to maintain social safe He explained that vitamin C has roles in sev- enough," he said.
distancing. The UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention on Sunday eral aspects of immunity, including the growth "We strongly encourage public health officials
announced 536 new cases of the coronavirus. The total number of and function of immune cells and antibody pro-

of Government’, says SC
to include nutritional strategies in their arsenal,"
cases in the UAE now stands at 10,349, and the total death toll at duction, while vitamin D receptors on immune Gombart added. (PTI)
76. (PTI)

Gujarat Govt to try Ayurvedic drugs NEW DELHI, Apr 27:

“This institution is not
He said that more than 90 per
cent migrant workers have not
filed by advocate Alakh Alok Sri-
vastava on the issue of stopping
UNDP teams up with Indian
received the ration or wages; they inter-state migration of workers
on selectAHMEDABAD,
COVID-19 patients
Apr 27:
hostage of Government,” the
Supreme Court said on Monday
as it sought reply from the Centre
are in desperate situation and
should be allowed to go to their
and said that it is the Central gov-
ernment to look into the issue. Govt to boost coastal resilience
native places. The top court said it is not the KOCHI, Apr 27: said in a tweet on Sunday. Mangrove cover along Indias
The Gujarat government will Administer Ayurvedic medicines on a plea seeking direction to Mehta however said that these coordinating agency between the Noting that India has made coastline has decreased by 50
to 75 asymptomatic COVID-19 patients in hotspot Ahmedabad to authorities to allow migrant work- are incorrect reports and ques- Centre and states, and the Union India is one of 27 countries significant strides in lifting mil- per cent in some areas, largely
see the "time duration of their recovery" as a part of a AYUSH ers across the country to return tioned the basis of the data given government has to take necessary that will be worst affected by ris- lions out of poverty, the UNDP because of human pressures,
treatment study, a state Health department official said on Monday. home after conducting coron- by the petitioners. action in this regard. ing sea levels due to global said the country remains including alteration of flow of
Principal Secretary (Health) Jayanti Ravi said the state AYUSH avirus tests. He said the Centre is consult- Chhokar and Jain in their plea warming and the 60 million plus extremely vulnerable to the freshwater from upstream.
department had distributed an Ayurvedic medicine free-of-cost to The top court's remark came ing states on the issue as to how had said that in wake of the exten- people living on the country's impact of climate change. Sea level rise is predicted to
over 1.26 crore people in Gujarat with an aim to boost their immu- after advocate Prashant Bhushan many of migrant workers have to sion of the nationwide lockdown, coasts will bear the brunt, Through the joint initiative result in further reductions.
nity. told the court that the govern- be transported, how many have to the migrant workers who are according to United Nations by the Government of India, The Bay of Bengal and the
"As many as 7,778 people under quarantine were given the ment's view is being blindly con- be given help and what kind of among the worst affected catego- Development Programme UNDP and GCF, 15,000 Arabian Sea are both predicted
Ayurvedic medicine, and only 21 out of them tested positive for sidered without verifying it, while help. ry of people must be allowed to go (UNDP). hectares of mangroves, coral to be subject to extreme climate
coronavirus," the bureaucrat said. fundamental rights of people The UN body which works
The bench told Mehta hat it back to their homes after being reefs, seagrasses and saltmarshes variability, with the frequency
Ahmedabad has reported a rapid spread of coronavirus and a especially migrant workers are to eradicate poverty and reduce
means that Centre is in consulta- tested for COVID-19. will be restored and conserved. and intensity of cyclones and
mortality rate at 4.71 per cent which is higher than the national not being enforced. inequalities through the sustain-
tion with states and is ready to It said that those migrant This will lead to reduction of extreme weather events project-
average, as per the state government. A bench of Justices N V able development of nations,
examine the issue. workers who test negative for 3.5 million tonnes of carbon ed to increase, particularly on
The biggest city in Gujarat so far reported 102 deaths with the Ramana, Sanjay Kishan Kaul and through the social media on
total 2,167 coronavirus positive cases. Mehta replied that the govern- COVID-19 must not be forceful- emissions, the UNDP said. the eastern coastline.
B R Gavai questioned Bhushan, ment is examining everything but ly kept in shelters or away from Sunday referred to a USD 43
"We have started a new initiative regarding AYUSH treatment "And 1.7 million people will Climate change projections
appearing for petitioners Jagdeep the ideas of petitioner are not their homes and families against million initiative kickstarted by
on coronavirus positive patients. A total of 75 asymptomatic learn how to build climate predict a 2C rise in average
S Chhokar, former director in- required and urged the court to not their wishes. the Government of India, UNDP
patients admitted at a COVID Care Centre in Ahmedabad have resilient livelihoods. It will help annual temperatures across
charge of IIM, Ahmedabad, and keep the petition pending as there It said that although the and the Green Climate Fund late
agreed for Ayurvedic treatment to see the duration of time in which protect vulnerable ecosystems South Asia by the mid-21st cen-
lawyer Gaurav Jain, and said as to are already several pleas, which national lockdown has been last year.
they recover," Ravi said in a video message. and train local communities to tury, exceeding 3C by the late
why should the court hear him, if have similar prayers. necessitated because of the It said over six years, 10 mil-
The 75 patients will be given Ayurvedic medicines like monitor ecosystem health. This 21st century.
he does not have faith in the sys- Bhushan urged the court to unprecedented pandemic of lion people will benefit from
Samshamni Vati, Dasmool Kvath, Trikatu Churna, besides tulsi, initiative is another example of
tem. improved shoreline protection in According to a report from
neem, turmeric etc, and will be placed on a special diet, Ravi said. allow inter-state transportation of COVID-19 and its imposition is India's leadership in climate
Bhushan said that this is an the states of Andhra Pradesh, the World Bank, an increase in
Meanwhile, an AYUSH department official said the Ayurvedic migrant workers which was much needed, it is submitted by action and help India reach its
institution created by Constitution objected to by Mehta saying that the petitioners that the fundamen- Maharashtra and Odisha. global mean surface tempera-
medicine, 'Ukala Amrutpey,' had been distributed to 1.26 crore goals under the Paris Agreement
but the fundamental rights are it is for the government to look tal right of the migrant workers "India is one of 27 countries tures of 2C will make India's
people through various Ayurvedic and Homoeopathic dispensaries as well as achieve the
being violated of these migrant into all aspects keeping the larger enshrined under Article 19(1)(d) worldwide most vulnerable to monsoon highly unpredictable,
with the hope to boost their immunity. Sustainable Development Goals
workers and I am entitled express interest of people in mind. (right to move freely throughout sea level rise. Over 60 million while a 4C increase would result
It was also made available through Panchayat offices, the offi- by 2030", the UN body said in a
cial said. "We have distributed Ukala Amrutpey to over 1.26 crore by anguish. The Solicitor General request- India) and Article 19(1)(e) of the coastal Indians are at risk of los- in an extremely wet monsoon
video presentation attached to its
people using the network of 568 Ayurvedic centres and 38 hospi- The bench told Bhushan, ed the court to not issue notice and Constitution (right to reside and ing homes & livelihoods. We're (which currently has a chance of
tweet. India has about 6,740
tals. This particular medicine was suggested by a group of 22 “You don't have faith in judiciary. give directions on the plea as it settle in any part of India) cannot teaming up with the govt of occurring only once in 100
km2 of mangroves, including
experts, and we started its distribution as a preventive medicine on This institution is not hostage of would send wrong message and be suspended for an indefinite India & @theGCF to boost years) occurring every 10 years
some of the largest mangrove
March 6 when no coronavirus case was reported in the state," said government." instead he would file a reply with- period. coastal resilience," the UNDP by the end of the century. (PTI)
forests in the world.
AYUSH department Director Bhavna Patel. Clarifying that he never said in two weeks. It said that these migrant
Sarpanchs as well as Talathi-level officials have also been help-
ing in the distribution of the medicine, she said.
that he has no faith in this system,
Bhushan added he could be wrong
The bench said it is giving one
week time to Centre to respond
workers cannot be forced to stay
away from their families and liv-
AYUSH Ministry wants to promote
but similar opinion is expressed
"The 'Ukala Amrutpey' liquid is a mixture of various herbs that
is to be consumed for a week without a break. It is especially effec-
tive to boost immunity to fight infections like coronavirus," Patel
by some retired judges.
The bench told him that he
whether there is any proposal on
allowing inter-state transportation
ing in unpredictable and arduous
conditions, as the same is an manufacturing of herbal formulation
of migrant workers. unreasonable restriction beyond NEW DELHI, Apr 27: break, Ministry of AYUSH "The 'Ayush Kwath' will
said. She said while Ayurvedic tablet 'Samshamni Vati' had been claims to be practising in the apex Meanwhile, the top court dis- what is envisaged under Article
court for past 30 years and then he intends to promote the use of fol- have all the herbs enlisted by the
distributedto more than 3.7 lakh people, the AYUSH department posed of intervention applications 19(5) of the Constitution. (PTI) Recipe of a herbal decoction lowing ready-made Ayush for- Ministry. Various reports have
also gave out Homoeopathic medicine 'Arfenicum Album-30' to must know that some orders are has been handed out by the
85.7 lakh people in the state. (PTI) favourable and some are not and
therefore he should not say such
33 staffers at Max Hospital AYUSH Ministry to states and
mulation in the interest of health
promotion of the masses, which
shown that coronavirus has been
found to be fatal for people with

Indian couple in UAE die

Union territories, asking them to has been endorsed by the Prime weak immune system. There are
things.
Solicitor General Tushar test positive for COVID-19 promote commercial manufac-
turing of the formulation which
Minister during his address to many herbs in Indian traditional
system that can boost immunity
Mehta, appearing for Centre told the nation on the Constitution
DUBAI, Apr 27: NEW DELHI, Apr 27: it claims can boost the body's and keep many diseases away,"
Bhushan that he should not be Day, April 14," the ministry said. Sharma said.
immunity amid COVID-19. "States/UT Governments are
An Indian couple, who lived in the UAE for over three decades, under the impression that he is the As many as 33 staffers of a leading private hospital in east The AYUSH ministry's letter
The Ministry of AYUSH hereby requested to direct the
have died five days apart here due to natural causes, according to only one who is concerned with Delhi, including two doctors, nurses and paramedic staff, have test- also explained the method of
(Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha AYUSH licensing authorities to
a media report. enforcement of fundamental ed positive for coronavirus over the last two weeks, sources said on preparation. It said the formula-
and Homeopathy) said the for- consider granting license/
Hailing from Kerala, Sophia Habeeb, 57, died on April 18 fol- rights. Monday. tion can be dissolved in hot
mulation is in the interest of approval for manufacturing of
lowing a week's treatment at a hospital here, the Gulf News report- He said the government is Max Healthcare group had announced two weeks ago that it water or taken in tablet form.
health promotion of masses, above mentioned formulation to
ed on Sunday. very much concerned with the was going to conduct tests for COVID-19 on all its employees and According to health experts,
which has been endorsed by the the interested licensed Ayurveda/ while coronavirus reduces the
Sophia's grieving husband, AR Habeeb Rahman, 66, passed issue and trying to provide all pos- patients at its facilities across the country.
prime minister. Siddha/ Unani drug manufactur- immune response of the infected
away at a Sharjah hospital five days later on April 23, said the fam- sible help to migrant workers. "Since the test started, 33 staffers, including two doctors, nurs-
The formulation made of ers in accordance with the provi- person, it has also been observed
ily of the deceased, adding that none of the two had tested positive Bhushan said that if there was es, paramedics, and non-medical staff have tested positive for
herbs tulsi (basil leaves), sions of Drugs and Cosmetics that mostly it targets people with
for COVID-19. They are survived by three children who are all any objection with regard to his COVID-19 at Max Hospital, Patparganj, till date," a source said.
Dalchini (cinnamon bark ), Rules, 1945," the letter stated. a low immune system. Experts
employed here. The children decided to lay their parents to rest in appearance as a lawyer in the case, Max Hospital, Patparganj is an upscale health facility in east
Sunthi (dry ginger powder) and In line with the advisory, a feel that improvement of the
the UAE, which has been their home. then he was willing to withdraw Delhi.
krishna marich (black pepper) firm engaged in producing a immune system helps in reduc-
“We tried our best to lay them to rest in the same place. But due from the matter and some other All the affected people have been shifted to a quarantine facil-
will be manufactured and sold in ing the effects of the infection
to the movement restrictions due to COVID-19, we couldn't do it,” lawyer will appear. ity in East Block of Max Hospital, Saket in south Delhi, sources range of herbal products has
generic name 'Ayush Kwath' or and also fight COVID-19.
said Haifa. Sophia was buried in Al Quoz while Habeeb was buried The bench said that it had nev- said. already started the process of The prime minister in his
'Ayush Kudineer' or 'Ayush manufacturing the 'Ayush
in Sharjah, the report said. Haifa, the eldest child of the deceased er asked him to withdraw from the The East Block of the hospital is a dedicated COVID-19 facil- 'Mann ki Baat' radio programme
Joshanda', according to a letter Kwath', ministry sources said.
couple, said her parents were “very attached.” “We knew they can't matter. ity. Healthcare workers from hospitals under Max Healthcare on Sunday reiterated usage of
written by the ministry to all the The formulation will be
live without each other,” said Haifa. She said her mother had died Bhushan said the central gov- (18,000), BLK Hospital (3,000) and Nanavati Hospital, Mumbai AYUSH healthcare systems,
States/UTs and ASU drug manu- available in powder and tablet
of heart attack and tested negative for COVID-19 three times. ernment seems to have shut its (3,000) will be tested over the next few weeks, officials of Max saying that people across the
facturers on April 24. forms in the market at the earli-
“Papa died in the shock after our mother left us,” she said. Habeeb, eyes and should consider the dis- Healthcare had earlier said. world are paying special atten-
"Considering the importance est, KK Sharma, Managing tion to the importance of
who had landed in the UAE 43-years ago, was working with a pri- tress situation faced by the The move had come in the wake of a doctor, a nurse and a non-
of immunity boosting measures Director of the firm, AIMIL Ayurveda and yoga amid the
vate company in Sharjah. Sophia joined him here after their wed- migrant workers during the lock- medical staff at Max Hospital, Saket earlier testing positive for
in the wake of COVID-19 out- Pharma, said. COVID-19 pandemic. (PTI)
ding in 1985, the report said. (PTI) down. coronavirus. (PTI)
TUESDAY, APRIL 28, 2020 (PAGE 8) DAILY EXCELSIOR, JAMMU

BJP Mahila Morcha launches

social media account
Excelsior Correspondent be done with a sense of respect
and responsibility. He said that it
JAMMU, Apr 27: Jammu & is good that Morcha has decided
Kashmir Unit of BJP Mahila to go live with the use of modern
Morcha today launched social gadgetry and said that he is very
media account in the presence of sure that the Morcha will render
J&K BJP general secretary very useful services to the socie-
(Org.), Ashok Kaul and party's ty and nation for the coming
Mahila Morcha president, Sanjita years.
Dogra. On the occasion Mahila
J&K BJP Mahila Morcha Morcha president J&K UT,
general secretaries, Neha Sanjita Dogra said in today's time
Mahajan and Urvashi Gupta social media has great influence
Security forces during search operation in Samba border belt on Monday. —Excelsior/Badyal were also present on the occa- in everyone's life. She said that

Search operations conducted sion. The party nominated social media has direct approach
Shooting stones block highway at Panthyal in Ramban on Monday. —Excelsior/Parvaiz Mir

for 2nd day in border belt Traffic disrupted on NH for 4 hrs

Excelsior Correspondent the area cleared road several times vehicles could be restored only
Excelsior Correspondent the police. However there was no in the border belt. After continu-
but again and again shooting around 7.30 pm after road clear-
clue of any suspect from any ing the search operations for two
hours from 5-30 pm to 7-30 pm RAMBAN, Apr 27: Frequent stones caused disruption. The ance work. But the movement
SAMBA, Apr 27: The where, sources added.
search operations in border belt Confirming that there were they were closed as no clue of any BJP general secretary (org), Ashok Kaul launching Mahila disruptions due to shooting stones movement Army convoy and remained very slow as single
of Samba and Kathua districts reports of suspects movement in suspect was found anywhere in Morcha social media account along with its leaders at Jammu on suspended movement of vehicu- trucks loaded with essential com- vehicle at one time was allowed to
were conducted for second con- the entire belt. Monday. lar traffic on Jammu-Srinagar modities destined for Kashmir pass this 200 mtrs dangerous
the border belt, SSP Kathua,
secutive day today which were Later in the border belt of National Highway in Ramban * Watch video on stretch. There was light rain in the
Shailender Mishra told Excelsior Meenakshi Jamwal as social to every persons, which involves sector for about four hours today.
suspended yesterday evening that some local people had seen the Hiranagar in Kathua district the www.excelsiornews.com area during afternoon, however,
after no clue of any terrorist search operations were re- media incharge and Poonam active participation from both Official sources said that due no major land slide was reported
movement of some suspects in the
intruding from across the border area and we also got suspected launched during late last night Gupta as additional social media sides. She directed all the to falling of boulders/ shooting also remained affected during the today in this sector.
was found any where in the area. about the same so the search opera- while in Samba district it was incharge. Morcha activists to promote stones frequently near Cafetaria day. The reports of rain have also
According to official sources tions were re-launched during late launched early this morning to Ashok Kaul, while applaud- party's Mahila Morcha activities Morh in Ramban during the day Again, at around 5 pm, the been received from parts of
the search operations were last night. He said even the NH in make sure that any suspect is not ing Mahila Morcha for initiating so as to ensure the maximum today, the movement of traffic shooting stones at dangerous Udhampur, Doda and higher
resumed late last night in the bor- the area was also closed to make hiding any where in the border the social media activities, said reach of Mahila Morcha to com- remained disrupted for over two Panthyal zone, suspended the reaches of Reasi and Poonch. It
der belt of Kathua and early the operation foolproof. However belt. that the activities through it must mon masses. hours. The machines deployed in movement of vehicles on the has brought down temperature
morning in Samba district after highway. The movement of the in the region.
RRC visits migrant
the operation was closed on the NH
* Watch video on
www.excelsiornews.com
area in the morning but it continued
in the Kandi belt upto 11-30 am. ASKPC criticises Govt’s apathetic
camps, reviews facilities
He said though the search oper-
they were suspended during last
evening as there were inputs with
the security forces and police that
ation has been stopped but the con-
stant vigil will be maintained in the attitude towards Pandits
entire border belt in future also. Excelsior Correspondent officials were informed that a Excelsior Correspondent of those Central Government offi-
some suspects were found mov- Additional SP Samba, Faisal portal has been made available cials, All India Services officers,
ing in the border area. Qureshi said that the inputs about JAMMU, Apr 27: Relief for the migrants on the official JAMMU, Apr 27: All State officials of PSUs and autonomous
Sources said searches were infiltration are normal. He said and Rehabilitation Kashmiri Pandit Conference body of Central Government,
website of Relief Organisation
held by J&K Police, SOG and the joint operations were made in Commissioner (Migrant) J&K, (ASKPC) held a meeting here, Public Sector Banks, officials of
CRPF jawans in Bainnallah area, (jkmigrantrelief.nic.in) for reg-
the various areas of the border Jammu T K Bhat and Assistant istration of grievances related today in which J&K UT statutory bodies, officials of
Ramgarh border belt, Ghagwal, belt of Samba district today also Director Planning Rajneesh to cash assistance, ration, sani- Government's apathetic attitude Central Universities and recog-
Basantar river in Samba district to ascertain that no one has A war-veteran presenting a cheque for PM CARES fund to
and various areas of Hiranagar Kapoor today visited several towards Kashmiri Pandits was nized research institutes of Central
intruded from across the border. tation, electricity etc. Till date MP Shamsher Singh Manhas.
tehsil of Kathua district including migrant camps to review vari- criticised. Government who have served in
It may be recalled that yester- around 65 complaints have
areas near the Jammu-Pathankot
National Highway and Kandi belt
on the basis of inputs received by
day evening the joint operation by
J&K Police, SOG and CRPF was
ous facilities provided to the
residents and also to take stock
been received and promptly
redressed.
Donations continue to Advocate Ravinder Raina,
president ASKPC condemned the
malafide intentions of J&K
Jammu and Kashmir for a total
period of ten years or their chil-
dren on parents who fulfill any of
launched in the border belt of of supply of essential com-
security forces and police.
Sources said the National
Jammu region right from
Gajansoo in Jammu district to
modities.
The Relief Commissioner
The Relief Commissioner
was informed that ration for the
month of April and May 2020
pour in to fight COVID-19 Government and said that
Kashmiri Pandit PM Package
employees were refused passes
the conditions in sections.
He said additionally, persons
registered as a migrant by the
Highway (NH) was also closed Hiranagar in Kathua district on visited camps at Purkhoo, Excelsior Correspondent donated an amount of Rs 50,000
for vehicular traffic this morning has been fully distributed at for celebrating the Navreh festival Relief and Rehabilitation
the basis of inputs that some Muthi, Butta Nagar and Mini through cheque and handed it
during the search operations by Purkhoo, Muthi and Butta with their parents in Jammu divi- Commissioner (Migrants) in the
movements of suspects were seen Township Jagti to check the JAMMU, Apr 27: A war vet- over to J&K BJP vice president sion despite Union Home UT of J&K will also be included
Nagar while as it was in
VK’s concern over Govt’s apathy cleanliness and sanitization
drives, regular supply of safe
progress at Mini Township
Jagti.
eran on his 96th birthday donat-
ed Rs 51,000 to the Prime
and former Minister Sham Lal
Sharma in the presence of
Ministry's guidelines. On the other
hand Kashmiri Muslim Civil
in the definition. Children of such
residents of J&K as residents out-
drinking water, electricity, Minister (PM) CARES Fund to Mahant Rohit Shastri and social Secretariat employees serving in side UT of J&K in connection
towards displaced youth medicare facility, availability
of essential items, mainte-
The Relief Commissioners
stressed on the need of ensur-
fight against Coronavirus.
Retired Captain Sadhu Singh
activist Sunil Sharma.
Contractors' Association
Jammu were allowed to move to
Kashmir for attending their par-
with their employment or busi-
ness or other professional or voca-
Excelsior Correspondent ties of daily use. ing round the clock sanitation Manhas, who had been part of Leh donated Rs 1 lakh to CEC ents during Ramzan. It was serious tional reasons but their parents
It said that always the demand nance of social distancing dur-
and cleanliness in all the JAK Rifles, handed over the Relief Fund. President, concern as this attitude of fulfill any of the conditions pro-
JAMMU, Apr 27: Vision for hike in cash assistance has ing collection of ration and
camps. The visiting team also cheque to BJP Member Contractors' Association Leh, Government will never be tolerat- vided earlier.
Kashmir - an organization of over been turned down by the authori- purchase of household items. ed, he added. Raina said this law ceases
The camp commandants visited PHC's at Purkhoo and Parliament Shamsher Singh Tashi Dawa accompanied by
aged youth and relief holders ties at the helm of affairs who Advocate Raina condemned rights of thousands of Kashmiri
today lambasted the Government showed no concern for the hapless Muthi and expressed satisfac- Manhas in the presence of J&K secretary Nawang Samstan
stationed in these camps were Central Governments for recent Pandit families for being domicile
for its apathy towards the migrant people and victims of terrorism tion on their working. BJP president, Ravinder Raina. handed over the donation
directed to remain vigilant and 2020 domicile law of Jammu and of J&K because one or the other
youth. who have lost every thing after At Muthi Camp, Relief Contributing his small help cheque to Chairman/Chief
be in touch with the camp towards PM CARES Fund, Executive Councillor, LAHDC, Kashmir UT. reason they lack some requisite
The organization, which held suffering persecution through the inmates, so that any difficulty Commissioner and Assistant He said before August 5 last qualifications for seeking domi-
deliberations through the telecon- hands of Jehadi forces. Director Planning distributed Pawan Choudhary, who runs a Leh Gyal P Wangyal at Council
faced by the inmates during year, 35-A of the Constitution cile certificate.
ferencing said days and nights are It further said that now the sit- brick kiln and tiles industry secretariat. empowered J&K Assembly to Raina demanded domicile law
the lock down period is miti- packets of ration to some needy
turning longer and the hope of
getting justice is becoming bleaker
day in and day out for the dis-
uation of over aged relief holders
is terrible being dependant on
Government though they made a
gated on time. The visiting families.
Bhalla distributes ration, urges define a J&K resident, who alone
were eligible to apply for jobs or
2020 should be changed so that
irrespective of date of exodus all
own immovable property. The def- Kashmiri Pandits could get domi-
placed over aged youth as no one
has till date been able to take iota
strong representation before the
newly constituted Task Force to Govt to enhance testing facilities inition expands to include children cile certificate of J&K.
of responsibility to provide any
solace to their oozing wounds and
review the creation of economic
activity and employment avenues
Excelsior Correspondent trywide lockdown.
He pointed out that many
HMAI nominates Rajouri,
scars being continuously their des- for them, but nothing fruitful has
tination from last 30 years.
The V K said that, unfortunate-
been materialized.
While expressing the anguish
JAMMU, Apr 27: Former
Minister and senior Congress
leader, Raman Bhalla today urged
poor families, widows, auto-rick-
shaw operators, mini-bus driv-
ers/conductors, wayside vendors,
Poonch office bearers
ly in this pandemic the misfortune over the ignominy of relief holders the Government to enhance test- salesmen, domestic helps etc are Excelsior Correspondent Executive Committee nominated
had multiplied to such an extent by the authorities, they VK ing facilities for COVID-19 pan- unable to feed their families in the by the Association has members
that it has made the life hell for the appealed the Government to demic. ongoing lockdown. JAMMU, Apr 27: J&K as Dr. Fozia Kalsoom, Dr. Komal
relief holders as they can't make release April 2020 cash assistance He said that testing and trac- Bhalla said that stranded Branch president of Mirza, Dr. Aujum Shaheen Naz,
both ends meet on a meager with some economic bail viz-a- ing are keys to fight the pandem- labourers, students, business per- Homoeopathic Medical Dr. Anjum-ul-Nisse, Dr. Mehrun
amount of Rs 3250 in this situation viz ex-gracia amount to continue ic. sons and employees stuck in dif- Association of India (HMAI), Dr. Nisse, Dr. Mohd. Irfan, Dr.
when rates of commodities are the daily living as it is a humane Bhalla also distributed ration B.R Dubb has nominated Rajouri Sadam Hamid, Dr. Fara Tabasum
ferent parts across the country
touching sky. It asked that how can problem and proprietary demands and other essential items among and Poonch office bearers of Hamid, Dr. Kamran Ahmed
and abroad must be brought back
they live when every family its mitigation otherwise we will be HMAI. Bhatti and Dr. Sania Sheikh.
spends an expenditure of at least left with no option but to protest Former Deputy CM, Kavinder Gupta distributing ration in needy people in Gandhi Nagar to J&K.
As per the handout of The office bearers nominated
Nanak Nagar on Monday. constituency at Kunjwani, He said that every step must
Rs 5000 on medicine and how life and the authorities will be respon- Association, Dr. Rajan Dutta has for district Poonch were Dr. Shah

SCOPE holds interactive webinar Team work needed to combat

can sustain other routine necessi- sible for consequences. been nominated as Chief Patron, Nawaz Parwaz, President; Dr.
Dr. Shilpa Dutta as Patron, Dr. Syada Sobia Aftab, Vice
Zakir Hussian as President, Dr. President; Dr. Sahana Khan,
Coronavirus: Kavinder
with Ministry of Corporate Affairs Excelsior
Mohd. Aslam as senior Vice
President, Dr. Tanveer Iqbal as
General Secretary, Dr. Jyoti
Sharma, Organising Secretary;
Correspondent bat the Coronavirus," to combat Vice President, Dr. Mohd. Usman Dr. Sayeda Nazia Aftab,
From H S Paul regular interactions with industrial
the (COVID-19) and "I call as General Secretary, Dr. Zaheer Secretary; Dr. Neetu Raina, Press
bodies, use of online platforms to Ahmed Qazi as Secretary, Dr. Secretary and Dr. Babneet Kour,
JAMMU, Apr 27: upon the privileged community
NEW DELHI, Apr 27: In con- handle grievances etc. During the Sadaf Fatima as Organizing Joint Secretary while Dr. Shabe
tinuation of its endeavour for cre- presentation, he also highlighted Responding to PM Narendra of society nationwide to support
Modi and BJP national presi- the donation campaign to help Secretary, Dr. Abdul Wahab as Noor Fatima, Dr. Amrita Harnal
ating a conducive policy and busi- the Government initiatives to pro- Joint Secretary, Dr. Muzaffar and Dr. Frifta Janbaz were nomi-
ness environment for Public Sector vide a simplified business platform dent JP Nadda 's call, former Dy Government of India in the
CM, Kavinder Gupta continued Iqbal as Press Secretary while nated as Executive Members.
Enterprises , Standing Conference to corporates. He explained the use noble cause" he said and added Senior Congress leader, Raman Bhalla distributing ration at
of Public Enterprises (SCOPE)- of new web form - Spice+ where-
the apex body of PSEs, organised by multiple compliances for regis-
the drive to distribute ration kits
and other essential commodities
that every member of society
has to follow five key steps to
Gandhi Nagar constituency in Jammu on Monday.
Shankar Colony, Deep Nagar, be taken to ensure the availability
BJP SC Morcha nominates office
tration are done to people in Langar-Kunjwani, protect their health in line with
through a single
window system,
Nanak Nagar Ward 42, Indira
Colony and Laker Mandi
WHO guidance, focused on
hand washing, coughing eti-
Shiva Colony, Greater Jammu
and Digiana.
of essential commodities, medi-
cines and other items during the bearers, executive members
electronic filings He stressed on the issue of ongoing holy month of Excelsior Correspondent Adarsh Jathiar has been nomi-
Janipur amid the nationwide quette, not touching your face, Ramadhan. nated as media secretary and
and settlement humanism, protection and finan-
lockdown implemented to con- physical/social distance and cial security to drive the Bhalla urged the Government JAMMU, Apr 27: BJP SC Raghu Nandan has been nominat-
through e-office etc. tain the spread of Coronavirus
Rakesh Kumar, staying home. approach to deal migrant labour- to ensure that all health workers Morcha president, Bharat ed as additional media secretary.
in his address to the along with BJP district presi- Narinder Koki, Corporator ers. are trained on infection preven- Bhushan in consultation with Ashwani Kumar has been nomi-
participants, said dent, Vinay Gupta, district gen- Anil, Capt.(retd) Jameet Singh, The Congress leader urged tion and control, proper use and party's J&K president, Ravinder nated as publicity secretary and
that the global slump eral secretary, Ankush Gupta, Darshan Abrol, Mandeep upon the J&K administration to disposal of Personal Protection Raina and party J&K general sec- Amit Bangotra as additional pub-
in demand and limit- Deepak (Nittu) Gupta and Chowdhary and others were provide free ration to poor fami- Equipments. retary (Org.) Ashok Kaul and licity secretary. Gulshan Bhagat
ed resources can Gandhi Nagar Mandal presi- present on the occasion. lies facing problems due to coun- Satish Sharma, Block other senior leaders announced has been nominated as Social
decelerate growth dent, Neeraj Lucky Puri. new office bearers, Working

SCOPE members holding webinar with Jt fore

and PSEs role there-
becomes
A total of 500 dry ration
packets donated by BJP district
DIPR supported tele-classes Congress President, Pritam
Singh, JMC Councillor, Aman
Bawa, Surinder Singh and others
Committee Members and district
presidents.
Media secretary.
Morcha Special Invitees
included Neelam Langeh, Dina
Secy, Ministry of Corporate Affairs. important. He also
said that
general secretary, Ankush Gupta
and 200 bags of rice donated by benefit lakhs of students accompanied Bhalla. Chaman Lal Bhagat, K.K.
Digra, Krishan Chand Bhagat ,
Nath Bhagat Kuldeep Kumar,
Prof. Gharu Ram Bhagat, Bali
an interactive webinar with Government's constructive role and Vikas Jandyal were distributed Excelsior Correspondent aired daily on 5:30 PM and Cooperative Marketing Seema Devi, Mohan Lal Thappa , Bhagat, Dr. Krishan Lal, and
Ministry of Corporate Affairs on investor friendly schemes can help among migrant labourers and repeated next Day at 4 PM on K. C. Bhagat , Narsingh Dayal Durga Dass all Ex MLAs, Balbir
'Ease of Doing Business Initiatives the country become a preferred des- local needy residents. JAMMU, Apr 27: To take DD Kashir. Society donates Rs 1 lakh and Ashok Kumar have been Ram Rattan, Narsingh Dass
& Business Continuity Measures tination for investment. He also nominated as Morcha vice-presi-
undertaken by MCA during encouraged PSEs to adapt innova-
On the occasion Gupta said
with the ongoing lockdowns in
step forward to bring education
to the doorsteps of the students,
Each day new lecture is aired
on specific topic, which may
to LG Relief Fund dents. Rakesh Sangral,
Rajwal, Chaman Lal Kanathia, Jai
Dev Rajwal, Jeet Angral, Surinder
COVID-19'. tive platforms like digitalization special tele-classes are being extend to two lectures, depend- Excelsior Correspondent Dharminder Kumar and Bhagat, Jagdish Bhagat, Subash
light of the COVID-19 pandem- Mohinder Bhagat have been nom-
Manoj Pandey, Joint Secretary and utilize opportunities like these ic many people have quickly organised with due technical and ing on the time it requires for Bhagat, Nidhi Mangotra, Sat Paul
MCA, interacted with participants webinars to progress their learning. infrastructural support of completion. LEH, Apr 27: Concerned inated as Morcha general secre-
adapted to working from home, Karlupia, Rahul Kumar, Sharda
on steps taken to sensitise and Atul Sobti, in his address, Directorate of Information and The classes are conducted by about the safety and well-being taries.
while a large part of the commu- Kumari, Anil Kumar, Tripta Devi,
facilitate corporates to meet the expressed the significance of rising Public Relations (DIPR) by the expert faculty of the Government of families of those who are in Manoj Kumar, Umesh
Sat Pal Pappi, Pawan Kumar
challenges arising out of COVID- virtual platforms which offer nity has been going to bed with- the forefront to fight against Gabber, Mohan Lal Bhagat, Shiv
out knowing if they will be able Directorate of School Education, schools including lecturers and Kohli, Makhan Lal and Santosh
19 besides new initiatives to make greater access to a wider audience Kashmir, benefitting lakhs of teachers, on the full list of sub- COVID-19 pandemic, President Lal Manyal , Vidya Moten,
Bhagat.
business in India corporate friendly and a great opportunity. Taking cue to afford a meal for their family Tahsi Norboo and Sonam Girdhari Lal Bhagat, Vikas Bharti
students in Jammu and Kashmir jects and recorded at the studio Besides, the Morcha also
and simplified. from Prime Minister, he said that the next day. Workers at con- Paljor, Secretary Cooperative and Shakti Kumar have been
amid closure of schools due to of Department of Information nominated the executive members
The webinar was also this pandemic has taught us to be struction sites, shops, restau-
COVID-19 outbreak. and Public Relations (DIPR). Marketing Society Kharu, nominated as secretaries. Hans
and district presidents.
addressed by Rakesh Kumar, self-reliant and self-dependent and rants, delivery staff and local
Started on March 25, 2020 The Information Department handed over a cheque of Rs one Raj has been nominated as
Chairman, SCOPE & CMD NLC; PSEs can play a vital role in the transport systems, the daily and continuing throughout the lakh to SDM Kharu A G Zargar
Morcha treasurer and Asha Bharti PHOTO CAPTION
also handles the post recording
Atul Sobti, Director General, country. Sobti also said that India wager community has seen their towards the LG Relief Fund of
has been nominated as additional
lockdown period, the tele classes job to fine tune the presentation
SCOPE and S Sakthimani, has achieved a significant leap in only source of income comes to treasurer.
CONGRATULATIONS
are being held for class 7 to class by way of effective sound and UT Ladakh.
Director (Finance) CCI. The webi- `Ease of Doing Business' rankings a sudden halt, leaving them with Manohar Lal Rao has been ARUN BAKSHI for your well deserved success
nar was attended by over 260 par- with the efforts of the Government 10 to cover the syllabus for Term picture editing by its expert staff. SDM Kharu, on behalf of nominated as chief spokesperson, for being nominated as
no means to earn themselves a 1 of these classes and enable the The lectures also include tips UT Administration Ladakh,
ticipants, including several senior and PSEs must make best use of meal during these days of lock- Ashok Gandhi and Pyar Chand Treasurer of BJYM in

members of the public sector fra- the facilities offered. students to cope with the loss about the preventive measures expressed heartfelt gratitude to have been nominated as
J&K.We are so pleased to

S Sakhthimani said that while down. Hunger and desperation due to the disruption of class against the spread of covid virus the President, Secretary and
see you accomplishing
ternity. spokespersons. Jagdish Bhagat great things.
prevails, and we can do some- work in the backdrop of the pre- and other general awareness. others members of the
Manoj Pandey highlighted the COVID is a global pandemic, it has been nominated as office sec- From :

business continuity measures of offers multiple opportunities to thing to help our fellow citizens, vailing worldwide pandemic. The initiative has received an Cooperative Marketing Society retary and Vijay Anand Gill has Mr Yashpal Khajuria
he added. and Mrs Veer Bala,
the Government during the lock- PSEs for excellence in perform- The half an hour duration tele overwhelming response from the for their grand contribution been nominated as additional Ashish, Pallavi,Taniya,
"We need teamwork to com- class on a specific subject is Arun Bakshi
down in the form of virtual offices, ance. students and parents. towards the LG Relief Fund. office secretary. Inaaya and Renaya
DAILY EXCELSIOR, JAMMU TUESDAY, APRIL 28, 2020 (PAGE 9)
RBI MF liquidity window to Reliance starts using WhatsApp
improve investor confidence: Experts for grocery deliveries
NEW DELHI, Apr 27:
NEW DELHI, Apr 27: Amfi Chairman Nilesh Shah "Brilliant move by RBI to
said it is a good confidence bring confidence to mutual fund Billionaire Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Industries has started
Experts on Monday termed building measure to ensure con- investors and also will help to limited test use of WhatsApp to connect customers to grocery
the RBI's move to open a special tinued confidence of investors calm down the corporate debt
liquidity facility of Rs 50,000 stores, days after Facebook decided to invest USD 5.7 billion in
on the industry as also normal market," ITI Mutual Fund CEO digital assets controlled by the company.
crore for the mutual fund sector functioning of the markets. and CIO George Heber Joseph
as "brilliant", saying it will JioMart, an e-commerce venture of Reliance Retail, "has
Nimesh Shah, MD and CEO said. already started interacting with customers on WhatsApp for gro-
improve investor confidence at ICICI Prudential AMC, said Ankur Maheshwari, CEO,
and reduce stress in the corpo- cery orders" in Navi Mumbai, Thane and Kalyan, Credit Suisse
that as a pre-emptive step, the Equirus Wealth, said the RBI's said in a report. (PTI)
rate debt market. RBI through its announcement decision will provide comfort to
The Reserve Bank of India's of special liquidity facility for mutual fund investors and pre-
decision comes days after mutual funds has aimed to JAMMU POWER DISTRIBUTION CORPORATION LIMITED
serve financial stability.
Franklin Templeton Mutual reduce the stress in the corporate "Also, while banks had suffi- OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER ELECTRIC
Fund decided to close six debt bond segment. cient liquidity already, this is a
schemes with assets under man- "...This is a welcome and reassuring step that the regulator DIVISION VIJAYPUR (SAMBA)
agement of more than Rs 25,000 positive step which will
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At the same time, the RBI operations of 90 days tenor at
Given the incident about the fixed repo rate.
highlighted that the stress, how- winding up of six debt oriented Sd/-
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13. The application forms shall be accompanied with attested copies of the following testimonials-
DIRECTORATE OF HEALTH SERVICES JAMMU DIVISION JAMMU (i) Essential qualification certificate (Those possessing Medical Graduate or Post Graduate Degree/Diploma shall also pro-
vide the copy of Permanent Registration Certificate of their qualification).
(Near MLA Hostel, Indira Chowk, Jammu (J&K) Pin-180001) (ii) Marks certificate of essential qualification.
(iii) Relevant post graduation certificate.
Ph: 0191-2546338, 2549632, Fax: 0191-2549632 (iv) Any other certificate for attaining Higher Qualification in the relevant field.
NOTIFICATION FOR HIRING CONTRACTUAL STAFF UNDER IDSP (v) Relevant Experience certificate from Competent Authority.
Applications on prescribed form, are invited from the eligible candidates belonging to Jammu Division for contractual hiring Services under Integrated
(vi) Matriculation Certificate/Date of Birth Certificate/1st page of Service Book in case of retired personal.
Disease Surveillance Programme (IDSP) for following Vacant Posts. For District level posts preference shall be given to the candidates belonging to the (vii) Valid Address proof from the Tehsildar as per the annexure.
same district where the posts exist. (viii) Two latest photographs duly attested by gazetted officer.
The scanned filled application form with scanned relevant documents should be Emailed to hiringidspjammu@gmail.com before 10th May, 2020. 14. Interested persons may apply in the prescribed form duly titled by the candidate along with all relevant documents
S. Name of the Post Place of No. of Requisite Qualification & Selection Criteria through Email i.e.hiringidspjammu@gmail.com latest by 10th May 2020, no separate documents will be accepted at a
No Posting Post Experience
later date.
1 State Epidemiologist State Surveillance 01 Medical Graduate with Post Graduate Degree/Diploma in (i) Medical Graduate with Post Graduate Degree/Diploma in
Unit IDSP (Jammu) in the Preventive & Social Medicine/Public Health or Epidemiology Preventive & Social Medicine / Public Health or Epidemiologist DIP/J-356 Sd/-
Remuneration Directorate of Health
Rs 30000 to 40,000/ Month based Services Jammu
(such as MD, MPH, DPH, MAE etc)
OR
(such as MD, MPH, DPH, MAE etc) / Medical Graduate (MBBS)
with 3 years Experience in Epidemiology /Public Health/ M.Sc in
Dt: 27-4-2020 Director Health Services,
on the Educational Qualification Medical Graduate (MBBS) with 3 years Experience in Life Sciences with 2 Years MPH (Masters in Public Health) with 3 Jammu.
& Experience Epidemiology /Public Health years experience/ M.Sc (Epidemiology) with 2 Years experience in
OR Public Health EPIDEMIOLOGIST & MICROBIOLOGIST
M.Sc in Life Sciences with 2 Years MPH (Masters in Public = 80 Points
Health) with 3 years experience. (ii) Viva Voce = 20 Points
Job Assignment
OR Note: Item No. (i) on prorate basis The main objectives of the assignment are to:
M.Sc (Epidemiology) with 2 Years experience in Public Health. In case of Screening
(I) Medical Graduate with Post Graduate Degree/Diploma in 1. Provide technical support to State/District Surveillance Officers to implement IDSP and ensure operational continuity for
Experience:- Minimum 2 Years experience in issues Preventive & Social Medicine/Public Health or Epidemiologist
related to Public Health Programmes or Epidemiology. (such as MD, MPH, DPH, MAE etc) / Medical Graduate (MBBS)
the program.
Age:- 45 years or below. (In case of retired Govt. Servant up to with 3 years Experience in Epidemiology /Public Health/ M.Sc in 2. Provide oversight for data collation, reporting, analysis and local action including outbreak investigation. Administer col-
65 years age may be considered). Life Sciences with 2 Years MPH (Masters in Public Health) with 3
years experience/ M.Sc (Epidemiology) with 2 Years experience in lection, compilation and analysis of passive surveillance data not only from peripheral health institutions but also from
Public Health = 40 Points
(ii) Screening Test = 40 Points hospitals and colleges in the district.
(ii) Viva Voce
Note: Item No. (i) & (ii) on prorate basis
= 20 Points 3. Organize Rapid Response Teams for undertaking prompt outbreak investigations. Feed back to lower level institutions on
2 State Microbiologist State Referral Lab. IDSP, 01 Medical Graduate with Post Graduate Degree/ Diploma (prefer- (i) Medical Graduate with Post Graduate Degree/ Diploma
reporting, trends and outbreaks. Local media monitoring.
Remuneration GMC Jammu ably in Microbiology, Virology, Pathology and other Lab (preferably in Microbiology, Virology, Pathology and other Lab 4. Support capacity building by organizing training for state/district IDSP staff, monitoring training impact on the field and
Rs 30000/Month based on the Sciences) Sciences) Medical Graduate with 2 Years experience in Clinical
Educational Qualification & OR Laboratory Sciences/ M.Sc. in Medical Microbiology with One assessing emerging training needs .
Experience Medical Graduate with 2 Years experience in Clinical Laboratory year experience in Clinical Laboratory Services.
Sciences. = 70 Points
5. Liaison with other departments that have relevance to disease surveillance (Animal Husbandry, Women and Child Welfare,
OR ii. Experience = 10 Points Panchayat Raj etc.) and Organize activities to strengthen partnerships with Medical Colleges, NGO sector & Private sector
M.Sc. in Medical Microbiology with One year experience in iii. Viva Voce = 20 Points
Clinical Laboratory Services Note: Item No. (i) on prorate basis. in disease surveillance and control of diseases. Monthly reviews and compilation of periodic reports and plans under the
Experience:- In case of Screening
(i) Minimum 2 Years relevant experience in Medical (i) Medical Graduate with Post Graduate Degree/ Diploma project.
Microbiology. (prefebraly in Microbiology, Virology, Pathology and other Lab 6. Support the organization of annual State/district dissemination meetings on disease surveillance and preparation of
(ii) Experience of working in Public Health System Sciences)/ Medical Graduate with 2 Years experience in Clinical
Implementation of Laboratory, Quality Assurance Laboratory Sciences/ M.Sc. in Medical Microbiology with One "State/district annual disease surveillance report" by January every year.
System, Accessing & Organizing Training Programmes year experience in Clinical Laboratory Services.
and Proven ability for Planning & Undertaking = 35 Points 7. Provide technical support for National Vector Borne Diseases Program (NVBDCP) through supporting fever surveillance
Operational Research would be desirable.
Age:- 45 years or below. (In case of retired Govt. Servant up to
(ii)Screening Test
(iii) Experience
= 35 Points
= 10 Points
and oversight for the line listing of vector borne diseases
65 years age may be considered). (iv) Viva Voce = 20 points Consultant Finance
Note: Item No. (i) & (ii) on prorate basis
Job Assignment
3 Consultant Finance/Procurement At State Surveillance Unit 01 Commerce Graduate with Minimum 2 Years experience in (i) B.Com = 70 Points
Remuneration (SSU), IDSP Directorate of Financial Management (ii) Experience = 10 Points 1. Will guide , Monitor and supervise Financial & Procurement matters concerning the IDSP in consultation with the State
Rs 22000 per month Health Services, Jammu Age:- Below 60 years (iii) Viva Voce = 20 Points
Note: Item No. (i) on prorate basis. Surveillance Officer and concerned Departments.
In case of Screening
(i) B.Com = 35 Points
2. Will be responsible for ensuring timely and upto date availability of Financial & Procurement Information on IDSP matters
(ii) Screening Test = 35 Points according to the requirement.
(iii) Experience = 10 Points
(iv) Viva Voce = 20 Points 3. He/She will provide guidance for the Financial, Accounts and Procurement matters to the internal Audit Team and coordi-
Note: Item No. (i) & (ii) on prorate basis nate with the Audit Teams from outside the Department and will ensure transparency in all these matters.
4 District Epidemiologist District Surveillance Unit
IDSP Samba, Jammu &
03 Medical Graduate with Post Graduate Degree/Diploma in
Preventive & Social Medicine/Public Health or Epidemiologist
(i) Medical Graduate with Post Graduate Degree/Diploma in
Preventive & Social Medicine / Public Health or Epidemiologist
4. He/She shall be responsible for maintaining Accounts/Procurement Books & Records.
Remuneration Kathua (such as MD,MPH,DPH,MAE etc) (such as MD, MPH, DPH, MAE etc) / Medical Graduate (MBBS)
Rs 30000 to 40,000/ Month based OR with 3 years Experience in Epidemiology /Public Health/ M.Sc in
on the Educational Qualification Medical Graduate (MBBS) with 3 years Experience in Life Sciences with 2 Years MPH (Masters in Public Health) with 3 Data Manager
& Experience Epidemiology /Public Health years experience/ M.Sc (Epidemiology) with 2 Years experience in
OR Public Health.
Job Responsibilities
M.Sc in Life Sciences with 2 Years MPH(Masters in Public
Health) with 3 years experience. (ii) Viva Voce
= 80 Points
=20 Points
1. Ensure timely collection and compilation of data from all Reporting Units including Medical Colleges and Blocks.
OR Note: Item No. (i) on prorate basis 2. Analyse S, P, L data for time/ place in spread sheet for identifying rising trend of disease/early warning signals. Preparation
M.Sc (Epidemiology) with 2 Years experience in Public Health.
In case of Screening of weekly IDSP alert and forecast thereof
Experience:- Minimum 2 Years experience in issues related to (I) Medical Graduate with Post Graduate Degree/Diploma in
Public Health Programmes or Epidemiology. Preventive & Social Medicine/Public Health or Epidemiologist 3. Supervise functioning of IDSP portal.
(such as MD, MPH, DPH, MAE etc) / Medical Graduate (MBBS)
Age:- 45 years or below, (In case of retired Govt. Servant up to with 3 years Experience in Epidemiology /Public Health/ M.Sc in
4. To ensure and coordinate block level data entry under IDSP through BPMU.
65 years age may be considered). Life Sciences with 2 Years MPH (Masters in Public Health) with 3 5. To assist District Surveillance Officer, District Epidemiologist and other officials in carrying out the IDSP activities
years experience/ M.Sc (Epidemiology) with 2 Years experience in
Public Health. 6. Supervise functioning of District Data Entry operators
= 40 Points
(ii) Screening Test =40 Points 7. Preparation of periodic and annual reports required under the supervision of District Surveillance Officer and District
(ii) Viva Voce =20 Points
Note: Item No. (i) & (ii) on prorate basis.
Epidemiologist
5 District Microbiologist District Public Health Labs 05 Medical Graduate with Post Graduate Degree/ Diploma (prefer- (i) Medical Graduate with Post Graduate Degree/Diploma (prefer- 8. Familiarise and operate VC equipment, organise and participate in weekly VC with CSU and SSU, undertake preventive
Doda, Jammu, Kathua, ably in Microbiology, Virology, Pathology and other Lab ably in Microbiology, Virology, Pathology and other Lab
Remuneration Rajouri & Udhampur Sciences) Sciences)/ Medical Graduate with 2 Years experience in Clinical
maintenance and troubleshooting for small problems and coordinate with service providers for major breakdowns.
Rs 30000/Month based on the
Educational Qualification &
OR
Medical Graduate with 2 Years experience in Clinical Laboratory
Laboratory Sciences/ M.Sc. in Medical Microbiology with One
year experience in Clinical Laboratory Services.
9. Supervise and maintain network connection for video conferencing and data transference.
Experience Sciences. = 70 Points 10. Conduct field visits to monitor and assess data quality.
OR (ii) Experience = 10 Points
M.Sc. in Medical Microbiology with One year experience in (iii) Viva Voce = 20 points 11. Monitor expenditure incurred by the district under IDSP
Clinical Laboratory Services. Note: Item No. (i) on prorate basis
12. Preparation of District level PIP.
Experience In case of Screening
i) Minimum 2 years relevant experience in Medical (i) Medical Graduate with Post Graduate Degree/ Diploma
13. Coordinate with NHM Finance for booking and audit of district level expenditure under IDSP.
Microbiology. (preferably in Microbiology, Virology, Pathology and other Lab 14. Obtain audited accounts, SOEs & Utilization Certificates through NHM and share with SSU.
(ii) Experience of working in Public Health System, Sciences) / Medical Graduate with 2 Years experience in Clinical
Implementation of Laboratory, Quality Assurance System, Laboratory Sciences/ M.Sc. in Medical Microbiology with One 15. To carry out all IHIP-IDSP related activities in the District i.e.RU wise facility mapping and distribution of user id password
Accessing & Organizing Training Programmes and Proven abil- year experience in Clinical Laboratory Services.
ity for Planning & Undertaking Operational Research would be =35 Points 16. Any other work assigned by DSO.
desirable. (ii) Screening Test = 35 Points
Age:- 45 years or below. (In case of retired Govt. Servant up to (iii) Experience = 10 Points
65 years age may be considered). (iv) Viva Voce
Note: Item No. (i) & (ii) on prorate basis
= 20 points APPLICATION FORM
6 District Data Manager District Surveillance Unit 01 Post Graduate Qualification in Computer Science with minimum (i) Post Graduate Qualification in Computer Science with mini-
(PLEASE FILL IN BLOCK LETTERS)
Rajouri 1 years' experience. mum 1 years' experience. Post Applied for.....................................................................................................................................
Remuneration or BE in IT/ Electronics or BE in IT/ Electronics
Rs 18000/ Preference will be given to those who have worked in health or = 70 Points 1. Name of Candidate............................................................................................................................
Month based on the Educational social sector. (ii) Experience = 10 Points
Qualification & Experience Age:- Below 60 years (iii) Viva Voce = 20 Points 2. Parentage ..........................................................................................................................................
Note: Item No. (i) on prorate basis. 3. Date of Birth............................................... Age in Completed years...............................................
In case of Screening
(i) Post Graduate Qualification in Computer Science with mini- 4 (A) Full Address for Correspondence...............................................
mum 1 years' experience.
or BE in IT/ Electronics .................................................................................................................................................................
= 35 Points (B) Permanent Residential Address: ....................................................................................................
(ii) Screening Test = 35 Points
(iii) Experience = 10 Points .................................................................................................................................................................
(iv) Viva Voce = 20 Points
Note: Item No. (i) & (ii) on prorate basis 5. Email id: .............................................................................................................................................
6. Telephone No. ....................................................................................................................................
7. Mobile No. ..........................................................................................................................................
For further details as to job profile & terms and conditions please visit Health Department website www.dhsjammu.co.in
8. Educational Qualifications (Year Wise):
Terms & Conditions
The Terms & Conditions for the appointments shall be as under:- Name of Examination University/Board Year of Passing Marks Obtained Maximum Marks Marks %age.
1. The appointing authority shall have the right to terminate the contractual hiring of the appointee without assigning any
reason with one month prior notice only.
2. The Hiring is purely on contractual basis till 31st of March 2021 which will be renewable on year to year basis based on
satisfactory work & conduct & subject to the approval in the State Programme Implementation Plan (SPIP) by IDSP
(NHM) Govt. of India. In case of unsatisfactory performance report the authority shall have right to terminate the hiring
without assigning any reason. The contractual hiring shall not confer any right upon the candidate to claim extension or
regularization of services. 9. Details of experience. Use separate sheet, if required, starting with present employment. I certify that all statements
3. In case of retired persons hired for the Posts, the services shall not be continued once the person has attained 65 years of made by me to the above questions are true, complete and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.
age.
4. The consolidated honorarium per month is inclusive of all allowances. Enclosures……….leaves
5. The candidate shall have to join his duties within 7 days from the date of issue of his engagement order along with all req-
uisite original testimonials failing which his engagement shall automatically be treated as cancelled. Place:
6. The selected candidates will have to work in the Districts/Jammu Division against which they are selected and their
engagement will be non transferable. Date:
7. The date of interview shall be notified in leading local newspapers and on the Website of the Directorate of Health
Services Jammu i.e. www.dhsjammu.co.in . No separate interview cards shall be sent individually. Short listed candidates Signature of the candidates
(Ratio 1:5) shall be called for interview.
8. If the no. of applicants is more than five times the no. of posts advertised then a screening test may be conducted. CERTIFICATE FOR PROOF OF RESIDENCE
Notification regarding screening test will be issued separately in leading Daily Newspapers and on the official website i.e. It is to certify that the candidate namely……………………………………………………………………..………..………..………..………..
www.dhsjammu.co.in. Son/Daughter/Wife of …………………………………………………………………..…………………………………………………………………
9. The candidates shall not be entitled for any TA/DA for screening test/ Interview. is a resident of …………………………………………………………………..…………………………………………………………………..……….
10. The entitlement of leave, travel etc. shall be governed by the rules in vogue and as applicable to the contractual/consol- Tehsil…………………………………………………………………..…………………………………………………………………..…………………….
idated employees at State Health Society District …………………………………………………………………..…………………………………………………………………..………..………..
11. The hiring shall be governed by other terms and condition which are not specifically mentioned herein but are made for the last………………………………years.
applicable in case of such appointments at any time by the contracting authority.
12. The hired person will have to execute a contract agreement with SSO IDSP, Jammu before joining. Seal & Signature of Tehsildar.
TUESDAY, APRIL 28, 2020 (PAGE 10) DAILY EXCELSIOR, JAMMU

Umar Akmal handed three-year ban for not Australia players won’t be greedy if No back-up plans for 2020-21 domestic
reporting corrupt approaches ahead of PSL asked to take pay cut: Paine season yet but we are flexible: Saba Karim
MELBOURNE, Apr 27: ple associated with the CA and
NEW DELHI, Apr 27: The 2019-20 season began with between IPL and the domestic sea-
KARACHI, Apr 27: 2020 Pakistan Super League. National Cricket Academy, Akmal the players association, their the Duleep Trophy in August and son, the former India wicket-keeper
Once Akmal didn't challenge decided to represent himself and Australia Test captain Tim livelihood is dependent on the The BCCI has not yet made any ended with the Ranji Trophy final said: "It is difficult to talk about it at
Temperamental Pakistan bats- the PCB notice, the case was trans- was heard at length, while the PCB Paine says he and his teammates game of cricket being healthy. concrete back-up plan for the 2020- last month. this stage. It all depends on how
man Umar Akmal was today ferred to the disciplinary panel, was represented by Taffazul Rizvi. will not be "greedy" if "So at the moment 21 domestic season, which is due to The season-ending Irani Cup, soon we overcome this situation."
banned for three years by the PCB Akmal was charged with two they are asked to take if a pay cut for us is on start in August, but the man in which was to start four days after "At this stage, it is more impor-
for failing to report corrupt breaches of Article 2.4.4 of the a pay cut to sustain the cards and that charge, Saba Karim, says the prior- the Ranji tant to be safe and secure. I am sure
approaches ahead of the country's PCB Anti-Corruption Code in two cricket in the country keeps our game thriv- ity will be to organise as many Trophy gradually things will open up. So
premier T20 league this year. unrelated incidents on March 17. after the massive ing well into the games as possible amid the chal- final, was we are positive.
The Pakistan Cricket Board "The PCB doesn't take any financial crisis caused future, then that's lenge posed by the COVID-19 pan- put on hold "We will try to make the best
(PCB) said the ban was imposed pleasure in seeing a promising by the COVID-19 something we'll cer- demic. indefinite- out of the circumstances. Whatever
by its Disciplinary Panel chairman international cricketer being pandemic. tainly have to look at," The England and Wales Cricket ly due to window is available, we will try to
Justice (retired) Fazal-e-Miran declared ineligible for three years With India's tour he added. Board has already announced sus- the coron- incorporate as many matches as
Chauhan, who held a hearing on on corruption charges, but this is of Australia and the Cricket Australia pension of all its activities till July, avirus out- possible," said Karim.
Monday. once again a timely reminder to all upcoming T20 World Cup in might lose a staggering AUD including the domestic season, in break. Last season, the BCCI conduct-
"Umar Akmal handed three- who think they can get away by doubt due to the fast-spreading 300 million dollars if the Indian the wake of the fast-spreading T h e ed as many as 2035 games across
year ban from all cricket by breaching the anti-corruption coronavirus, Cricket Australia team fails to turn up for the COVID-19 pandemic. All sporting IPL has age groups in men's and women's
Chairman of the Disciplinary triggering speculation that Umar code," PCB Director (Anti- has already stood down 80 per bilateral series due to the global activities around the world have been post- category. Out of those, 470 match-
Panel Mr Justice (retired) Fazal-e- would escape with a six-month to Corruption and Security) Asif come to a grinding halt. poned indefinitely and there is a es were organised in senior men's
cent of its staff and is in talks health crisis.
Miran Chauhan," read a tweet one-year ban and fine at the most. Mahmood, said. "There are no concrete back up possibility that it might be held incategory.
with the Australian Cricketers Paine said he wasn't sur- plans as such. There is still time for September when the domestic sea- With nine teams added to the
from the official handle of the Akmal last played a Test for "...If some cricketers decide to Association (ACA) regarding a prised at the poor financial state
PCB's media department. Pakistan in late 2009 but his last take the Code in their hands, then August. We are taking month by son is also underway. So far, no domestic circuit in 2018, the num-
potential pay cut for players. of the board. month," Karim, who is BCCI gen- other cricketing activity has hap- ber of games has increased signifi-
The 29-year-old appeared international appearance was in this is how things will pan out. "Players need to know the "I think commercially a lot
before the panel at the National last October in the T20 home "I request all professional eral manger - cricket operations, pened in India at the time of IPL. cantly.
absolute financial positions of of sponsors have been pretty said. Asked about a possible clash Karim acknowledged the chal-
Cricket Academy in Lahore after series against Sri Lanka. cricketers to stay away from the
the game and the players aren't hard hit and it's obviously going lenge of conducting a long season.
not challenging a show cause The PCB said it will release menace of corruption and immedi-
notice issued to him by the PCB more details as soon as it receives ately inform relevant authorities as
going to be greedy," Paine said
on 'ABC Radio'.
to hit Cricket Australia at some
stage then as well," Paine said.
AIBA mulling bringing "The thought has crossed my
mind (about rejig of the season) and
Anti-Corruption for not reporting them from Justice Chauhan. soon as they are approached," he
"Our livelihood, all the peo- (PTI) we are extremely flexible.
an alleged offer to spot-fix in the In a hearing held at the added. (PTI) headgears back for boxers Otherwise also, we need to be flex-
Excelsior Sports Correspondent by Asian Boxing Confederation. ible due to the fickle weather condi-
For example, in the boxing league tions. It looks, this year is going to
JAMMU, Apr 27: Noticing the there were 15 percent injuries in be different. (PTI)
growing concern among support close to 100 bouts (for men) while
staff about head injuries to boxers, there was no injury in the National Kevin Roberts has failed to
the International Boxing camp, where we had conducted
Association (AIBA) is mulling on nearly 500 bouts in 31 sparring explain CA's financial crisis:
bringing back the headgears for sessions from November 15 to Former ICC CEO Speed
the male amateur boxers, it was March 18, in Patiala because of
disclosed by Dr Karanjeet Singh, a protective gears,” Dr Singh said. MELBOURNE, Apr 27:
Sports Medicine Specialist, serv- The use of headgear is com- Former ICC chief executive
ing the boxing since last two pulsory during training and trials. Malcolm Speed feels Cricket
decades. Even the professional boxers wear Australia's financial matters are
Dr Karanjeet Singh, the son of headgears during training. While quite complicated and current
soil who recently represented the on other hand, without the head- CEO Kevin Roberts has failed to
Asian Boxing Confederation gears the incidents of head-butting offer a certain degree of clarity
(ASBC) in Inter-continental have increased. It inflicts serious required in these troubled times.
Medical Commission’s meeting of injuries on boxers. Under financial stress, CA
the International Boxing Dr Singh further disclosed that has already put 80 percent of its
Association (AIBA) in Lausanne a Himachal Pradesh’ sports medi- staff on 20 percent salary till end
told Excelsior that bringing back cine specialist who has been asso- of June, while a handful of oth-
headgears for boxers would be a ciated with boxing for the last two ers, including the executives,
wise decision which was earlier decades, gave favourable opinions remained on 80 percent pay.
barred by AIBA during the boxing about the return of headgears for The decision saved AUD 3
competition. amateur male boxers during the million, which was slammed by
He disclosed that the agenda meeting. critics due to the fact that CA had
of the meeting was to find medical Coming to injury management some AUD 90 million in reserves
reasons to reinstate headgear and during lockdown, especially dur- at the end of March (2020),
reduce concussion and cut on face. ing the summer season, Dr Singh including AUD 36 million in
“Since the headgear was banned said, “It is important to stay stock investments.
by AIBA for male boxers, the hydrated and avoid muscular Speed, also a former CA top
numbers of injuries on the head cramps and spasms. The boxers boss, pointed out how CA had
and face of the boxers have should follow the coaches’ advice invested AUD 22 million in
increased tremendously,” he said. and train accordingly while stay- 2012, which increased to around
“We presented some facts ing safe at home. They need to be AUD 45 million earlier this year
which we have noted in India dur- careful as prevention of injury in before slipping to AUD 36 mil-
ing the meeting recently organised combat sports is always better.” lion due to the coronavirus
shock.
Holding finds no logic in "I think that's been messy,"
Speed told SEN Radio.
legalising ball-tampering "I saw an article saying crick-
et has lost millions of dollars on
NEW DELHI, Apr 27: use of artificial substances on the stock market. Well, before it
Michael Holding feels legal- the ball instead of saliva. lost millions on the stock market
ising ball tampering in the post "I have read that ICC is con- it made millions of dollars on the
COVID-19 world is a bit "self templating preventing people stock market and its lost part of
contradictory" while Proteas from using saliva on the ball due its profits, but it hasn't lost any-
great Allan Donald is complete- to COVID-19 and allowing thing yet because it hasn't sold.
ly on the opposite end of the them to use foreign substances That was an issue. (PTI)
spectrum on a subject that has on the ball to keep the shine on
divided opinions. but in front of the umpire. I don't 'Live' and slightly
The International Cricket understand the logic behind
Council (ICC), during its recent that," Holding told dangerous, stars on
CEC meeting, considered the ESPNCricinfo. (PTI)
sofas compete for fans
PARIS, Apr 27:
COVID-19: J&K RELIEF FUND
Across social media, sports
LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR’S SECRETARIAT J&K, stars denied the chance to play
RAJ BHAVAN, JAMMU. in front of a crowd are increas-
MESSAGE ingly going "live" in sometimes
surprising ways to connect with
Various organizations/individuals are approaching the govern-
an audience.
ment at different levels, expressing their desire for making dona-
To the delight of fans, happy
tions towards the efforts being undertaken to mitigate the spread
to discover some hidden facets
of COVID-19. All such contributions can be made towards J&K
of their idols, stars from Karim
Relief Fund with the following account details:
Benzema to the Brazilian leg-
Account No. 0110010100000016 end Ronaldo and even Rafael
Name of the Bank J&K Bank Nadal, who initially struggled
Branch Moving Secretariat
with Instagram, are dropping
their habitual discretion to inter-
IFSC Code JAKA0MOVING act live with their millions of
MICR Code 190051062 followers.
Demand Draft/Bank Draft “J&K Relief Fund” "As competitions are sus-
The Daily Excelsior will be prominently pended, sportsmen and women
publishing names in its Online/Print Edition are no longer necessarily super-
of all those people donating towards the vised by the club's press offi-
Relief Fund of the Government. People cer," Boris Helleu, an expert on
can email the photocopy of receipt of the digital strategies in sport, said.
donations to us on "The athlete becomes his
excelsiordonations@gmail.com own media and can speak out
on subjects that we didn't hear
1. DONATIONS 28.03.2020 = 223301 16. DONATIONS 12.04.2020 = 184912 about before." (PTI)
2. DONATIONS 29.03.2020 = 362004 17. DONATIONS 13.04.2020 = 31021
3. DONATIONS 30.03.2020
4. DONATIONS 31.03.2020
= 1090929
= 1740908
18. DONATIONS 14.04.2020
19. DONATIONS 15.04.2020
= 378016
= 318734
Ashwin recalls IPL
5. DONATIONS 01.04.2020
6. DONATIONS 02.04.2020
= 1208408
= 1135057
20. DONATIONS 16.04.2020
21. DONATIONS 17.04.2020
= 918154
= 584081
reality check, says learnt
7. DONATIONS 03.04.2020 = 1106034 22. DONATIONS 18.04.2020 = 286117
8. DONATIONS 04.04.2020 = 2237743 23. DONATIONS 19.04.2020 = 58601
harsh lessons in 2010
9. DONATIONS 05.04.2020 = 349024 24. DONATIONS 20.04.2020 = 422511 NEW DELHI, Apr 27:
10. DONATIONS 06.04.2020 = 787425 25. DONATIONS 21.04.2020 = 232612
11. DONATIONS 07.04.2020 = 2280728 26. DONATIONS 22.04.2020 = 1450568 Two bad games in the IPL was
12. DONATIONS 08.04.2020 = 1275793 27. DONATIONS 23.04.2020 = 115212 all that it took for premier Indian
13. DONATIONS 09.04.2020 = 425387 28. DONATIONS 24.04.2020 = 290496 off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin
14. DONATIONS 10.04.2020 = 987860 29. DONATIONS 25.04.2020 = 125101
to realise that bowling in T20s was
15. DONATIONS 11.04.2020 = 366602 30. DONATIONS 26.04.2020 = 643704
not as easy as he assumed it to be,
LIST OF DONORS the reality hitting him like a "hard
S.No. Name Amount (Rs.) slap" a decade back.
During a podcast with crick-
Dated: 27.04.2020 eter-turned-commentator Sanjay
1 Vishal Saproo 321 Suryavanshi Nagar Muthi Manjrekar for 'ESPNCricinfo',
(PM CARES FUND) 1000 Ashwin spoke about how the 2010
2 Mohan Lal Pandita 500 IPL with the Chennai Super Kings
3 Ashram-Vivekananda Kendra Nagdandi, Aachbal affected him, the challenges of
Anantnag Kashmir(SRMA) (PM CARES FUND) 30000 bowling in hostile conditions of
4 Smt Sushma Sharma, H No A-131, Lane No 2 Australia and England, and why
Roop Nagar Enclave Jammu 500 spin twin Ravindra Jadeja is a "nat-
5 Shub Kumar Sharma 3100 ural athlete".
6 Retd./Capt Sadhu Singh Manhas, Ex- 1JAK Rifle Ashwin recalled the 2010 IPL
(Raghupartap) Ward No- 59, Manhas Market, when he was dropped from the
Paloura Jammu (PM CARES FUND) 51000 CSK squad after two bad games,
7 Sanjay Kallo, 42/4, Trikuta Nagar, Jammu which was like a "hard slap", more
(PM CARES FUND) 1000 so because he felt that coach
8 Kamlesh Kumari, State Executive Member BJP Stephen Fleming "didn't talk to
(PM CARES FUND) 11000 him" and he was not backed
9 Ladakh Welfare Association (CEC RELIEF FUND) 18030 enough.
10 T.R. Bajal, Ex. AGM JCCB, H.No. 50/A, Bhawani "People thought that I think
Nagar, Janipur Jammu (PM CARES FUND) 11000 highly of myself but flattening of
11 R. Satheeskumar, 4/80, West Street, Naduvappatti, the curve happened when I played
Tenkasi, Dist 627713, Tamil Nadu (PM CARES FUND) 1000 in the IPL. It was like a slap in the
face like 'listen boss you are not
GRAND TOTAL 21761273 even here'. (PTI)
DAILY EXCELSIOR, JAMMU TUESDAY, APRIL 28, 2020 (PAGE 11)

Distribution of ration, essential items RBI announces Rs 50,000-cr special Arrest warrant against Sharif LAHORE, Apr 27: "The NAB has issued arrest
among needy persons continues liquidity facility for mutual funds Pakistan's anti-graft body has
issued an arrest warrant against
warrants of PML-N supreme
leader Nawaz Sharif in the land
case in Lahore involving
Excelsior Correspondent ration among 15 labourers National Student Union of
from Bihar putting up at India National President MUMBAI, Apr 27: meet the cash requirements of The RBI further said funds embattled former Prime Minister Jang/Geo group editor-in-chief
JAMMU, Apr 27: Valmiki Colony Jammu. Neeraj Kundan distributed over mutual funds in July 2013. availed under the SLF-MF should Nawaz Sharif in a 34-year-old Mir Shakilur Rehman. Sharif
Distribution of ration and Reusable Clothes Facemasks 200 food packets at Ward The Reserve Bank of India on Following the collapse of be used by banks exclusively for land related corruption case. was served notices and question-
essential items among needy and toilet soaps were also dis- Number 51 of Channi Himmat. Monday provided a Rs 50,000- Lehman Brothers, RBI in meeting the liquidity require- The 70-year-old supremo of naires in this case but no
persons continued in different tributed among them Ration Set India along with volun- crore shot in the arm to stressed October 2008 had provided a ments of MFs by extending loans, the Pakistan Muslim League- response came from him who is
parts of the Union Territory of was also distributed among a teers Naveen Sharma, Rakesh mutual funds by unveiling a spe- similar additional liquidity sup- and undertaking outright pur- Nawaz, is currently in London in London for his medical treat-
Jammu and Kashmir. couple at Belicharana. Earlier, Kumar and Kuldeep Kumar dis- cial liquidity facility for the sec- port exclusively for mutual fund chase of and/or repos against the for medical treatment. ment," a NAB official said on
Veenu Khanna BJP Sukhdev Singh Executive tributed ration and biscuits to tor, days after Franklin Templeton industry. collateral of investment grade According to the National Sunday evening.
Secretary handed over 500 Member of the trust handed children from Maharashtra in Mutual Fund decided to close six Under the Special Liquidity corporate bonds, commercial Accountability Bureau (NAB) This is the fifth corruption
face cover masks to Sat Pal over dry ration items to social presence of Vijay Sharma Naib debt schemes. Facility for Mutual Funds (SLF- papers, debentures and certifi- officials, Sharif illegally leased case registered against the three-
Sharma former President and worker of Kathua Daman Jeet Tehsildar Jammu and Incharge In a statement, the central MF), the RBI will conduct repo cates of deposit held by MFs. the land to Jang Group editor-in- time premier since his ouster
Police Post Pouni Chak bank said heightened volatility in operations of 90 days tenor at the In case of over-subscription of chief Mir Shakilur Rehman in from the office of the Prime
Varuneshwar Singh. Rajesh capital markets in reaction to fixed repo rate. the notified amount on any given 1986, when the three-time pre- Minister by the Supreme Court
Sharma Founder Trustee was COVID-19 has imposed liquidity "The SLF-MF is on-tap and day, the central bank said the mier was the Chief Minister of in July 2017 in the Panama
also present on the occasion. strains on mutual funds (MFs), open-ended, and banks can sub- allotment will be done on pro-rata Punjab province. Papers case. (PTI)
which have intensified in the mit their bids to avail funding on basis.
Ex MLA Samba Yashpal
Kundal of Panthers Party in
Arazi Samba area of District
wake of redemption pressures
related to closure of some debt
any day from Monday to Friday,"
the central bank said.
"RBI will, however, reserve
the right to inject marginally
JKSCD issues advisory
MFs and potential contagious The scheme will be available higher amount than the notified
Samba provided bags of flour to
200 needy people. He had earli- effects therefrom.
The stress is, however, con-
from Monday itself till May 11,
2020, or up to utilisation of the
amount due to rounding effects,"
it said.
for pollen allergy
er provided ration material to
fined to the high-risk debt MF allocated amount, whichever is The minimum bid amount Excelsior Correspondent scribed by their doctor and
the needy people in Samba's
segment at this stage; the larger earlier. would be Rs 1 crore and multiples should not discontinue their
Nud and Garh Mandi also
industry remains liquid, it said. The Reserve Bank also said it thereof. SRINAGAR, Apr 27: In the medication for fear of COVID-
Along with Yashpal Kundal,
"With a view to easing liquid- will review the timeline and Assets under management wake of COVID-19 pandemic 19.
party leader Arun Khajuria,
ity pressures on MFs, it has been amount, depending upon market (AUM) of the Indian MF industry and the pollen season having set "It is very possible to have
Ravidas Sabha Head Bhagwan
Poonch Police distributing ration among needy people. decided to open a special liquidi- conditions. as on March 31, 2020, stood at Rs upon, Jammu and Kashmir asymptomatic or almost asymp-
Das and local Mahila Panch
ty facility for mutual funds of Rs The announcement comes 22,26,203 crore, as per the Society of Consultant Doctors tomatic COVID-19 and to mis-
Ex-MLA for distribution among Singh for further distributing were also present on the occa-
50,000 crore," it said. days after Franklin Templeton Association of Mutual Funds in (JKSCD) today issued an adviso- take it for seasonal rhinitis/hay
the needy people in Jammu the same among families in sion.
The Reserve Bank of India Mutual Fund, which has been India. ry for the general public. fever. Therefore, patients with
West area. District President distress at Tara Nagar Kathua. Tahir Rufayee MD TR It said that a large proportion
(RBI) also stressed it remains vig- operating in India for 25 years, The total number of accounts hay fever should keep their
Munish Khajuria and Mandal Kuldeep Singh Sarpanch Group of Companies distrib- of our population reports season- symptoms under the best possi-
President Ravish Mengi were Kishanpur Kandi was also uted ration kits and 1000 medi- ilant and will take whatever steps decided to shut down Franklin (or folios as per mutual fund parl-
are necessary to mitigate the eco- India Low Duration Fund, ance) as on March 31, 2020, al symptoms related to pollen, ble control and that means using
also present on the occasion. present on the occasion. cine kits along with masks to the most common of which intranasal corticosteroid inhalers
Veena Gupta, former M/s Lupin Limited, Bari the folks living in far flung nomic impact of COVID-19 and Franklin India Dynamic Accrual stood at 8.97 crore, while the
preserve financial stability. Fund, Franklin India Credit Risk number of folios under equity, include itchy and watery eyes, and other medicines as pre-
District President BJP Mahila Brahmana represented by Atul areas of Doda. He was accom- nasal congestion, runny nose, scribed by their doctor," he said.
Morcha Jammu West handed V Patil, Site Head, Dheeraj panied by the team young guys Last time, the Reserve Bank Fund, Franklin India Short Term hybrid and solution oriented
of India (RBI) had opened a spe- Income Plan, Franklin India Ultra schemes, wherein the maximum persistent sneezing and in mod- He further said: "If someone
over 25 PPE kits to the J&K Dhawan HR Head and Satish viz Shahid Parvez, Sehran erate to severe cases, wheezing with hay fever/pollen allergy
BJP General Secretary (Org) Saraf Admin Head have distrib- Khan, Owais Shah, Riaz cial borrowing window of Rs Short Bond Fund and Franklin investment is from retail segment
25,000 crore for banks to help India Income Opportunities Fund. stood at 7.94 crore. (PTI) and shortness of breath. develops symptoms compatible
Ashok Kaul, at party headquar- uted food items to needy and Ahmed and Tahir Shah. JKSCD said that all these with COVID-19, they will need
ter Trikuta Nagar. J&K BJP poor families residing in nearby
General Secretary Dr DK areas of Samba District in the
Poonch Police distributed
120 ration kits and other items CRPF seeks K'taka DGP's intervention to probe symptoms are usually referred to
as hay fever, pollen allergy or in
to self-isolate, inform their doc-
tor and monitor their health as
Manyal, Additional Publicity presence of SSP Samba Shakti in people living in villages near medical terms, allergic rhinitis- everyone else. If progressive
Secretary Ayodhya Gupta and Pathak, SDPO Luv Karan and
Yogesh Mahajan were also SHO Arjun Singh Chib.
the Line of Control. These vil-
lages include Chambar, Kanari,
‘manhandling, handcuffing’ of commando allergic rhinitis is commonly
associated with allergic asthma
breathing difficulty develops
prompt medical assistance
present on the occasion. Vikas Jandyal Member of Saujiyan, Khet and Gali NEW DELHI, Apr 27: taken against guilty after receipt of was just outside his home. in both children and adults. should be sought."
J&K UT BJP Vice BJP and Member of All Maidan located near Line of report," it said. The incident has led to resent- Pollen allergies, including "However, please continue to
President Yudhvir Sethi hand- Jandyal Biradhri handed over Control. The team from Police The CRPF has taken up the The CRPF letter said com- ment among officials of the para- mild allergic asthma have not follow the general guidance for
ed over bags of four and daily 200 bags of rice to Kavinder Station Mandi and DySP DAR "unpleasant" case of alleged man- mando Sachin Savant was "man- military force, who have demand- been identified as a major risk physical distancing, wash your
household items in large num- Gupta Former CM J&K for dis- Poonch, Sheezan Bhat went to handling and handcuffing of one handled, ill-treated, paraded to the ed a fair probe in the case and factor for SARS-CoV-2 infection hands frequently with soap and
ber to the Jammu East Mandel tribution among needy persons. the area and distributed ration of its CoBRA commandos by police station barefooted, kept in sought the intervention of the or, for a more unfavorable out- water, avoid touching your face
to Parveen Kerni, President BJP RSS Swayamsevaks dis- kits. DIG Rajouri Poonch Karnataka police personnel with chains and handcuffs" by police CRPF brass. come in the studies available so and see a doctor non-urgently.
Jammu East unit for distribu- tributed dry ration to four hun- range, Vivek Gupta and SSP the DGP of the southern state and personnel on COVID-19 lock- "We have taken up the case far. However, if symptoms get worse,
tion of the same among the poor dred families at Marble Market, Poonch Ramesh Angral are sent a team to follow-up on the down duty in Examba village of with the police chief of Karnataka. "However, public should be or there is fever and/or progres-
and needy people of Jammu Trikuta Nagar, Industrial supervising the efforts of distri- matter, officials said on Monday. the district. His (Savant) bail plea will be taken aware that any moderate to sive difficulty breathing seek
East Constituency. Sethi was Estate, Nanak Nagar, Greater bution of essentials. The Commando Battalion for In a video shot from a distance up by a court on Tuesday and the severe asthma, irrespective of urgent medical care," he said.
accompanied by Mandal Kailash, Ekta Vihar, Channi Beopar Mandal Resolute Action (CoBRA) unit of by a local on a mobile phone, it is CRPF too shall be in court through trigger, where patient needs daily Dr Masood Rashid,
Jammu East General Secretary Himmat, Nai Basti, Bantalab Udhampur distributed dry the Central Reserve Police Force seen the mufti-wearing comman- its local officers. Thereafter, the treatment is included in the list Spokesperson JKSCD has
Vipin Sharma and Mandal and Roop Nagar. A community ration in Bradien village near (CRPF) specialises in guerrilla tac- do and two policemen getting into investigation shall be followed up of chronic lung conditions that requested the administration to
Jammu East VP Vinod Gupta. kitchen managed by Battal Ballian Chowk in tics and jungle warfare. an altercation, and subsequently, to take it to a logical conclusion," predispose to severe SARS- provide free masks to all patients
Ajab Singh Executive Swayamsevaks is also being Udhampur. On the occasion The CRPF has written a letter throwing blows at each other. CRPF spokesperson Deputy CoV-2 disease and subsequent who seek medical advice in
Member of "We The running at Nai Basti to feed President Beopar Mandal to Karnataka Director General of The CoBRA commando was Inspector General (DIG) Moses outcomes. As such, with the health set-up but are not wearing
Human" distributed free people daily. Udhampur Jatinder Varmani Police (DGP) Praveen Sood, stat- on leave at his home town. Dhinakaran said. onset of pollen season," it said. one.
and other members of the ing that the "unpleasant situation According to the CRPF, the The CRPF has stated in the While outlining the preven- "It has now been scientifical-
HRD Ministry to discuss issues related Mandal were present.
Inspire Foundation being
could have been avoided had the
state police taken the CRPF hierar-
state police informed them that
Savant was outside his home for
letter to the DGP that after a scruti-
ny of the video, "it is apparent that
tions, President JKSCD, Dr
Maajed Jehangeer said children
ly confirmed that if both a
COVID-19 positive patient and
to COVID-19, mid-day meals today run by social activist and
Sarpanch Vijay Raina distrib-
chy into confidence before making
the arrest" of the jawan on April 23
washing his two-wheeler and "was
not wearing a mask", and the
the conduct of the police personnel
was not citizen-centric".
and adults on maintenance med-
ications for allergies such as
his/her casual contact are wear-
ing a mask the risk of transmis-
NEW DELHI, Apr 27: the bank accounts of their par- uted kits of ration in Trilokpur, in Belagavi district. police personnel on duty asked The letter, written by a special inhaler, allergy tablets, should sion of the virus is very low," he
ents. Tomal, Lower Roop Nagar, The CRPF is mulling to file "a him why he was not wearing a director general-rank officer at the continue their treatment as pre- said.
Union HRD Minister The Samagra Shiksha pro- Patoli Mangotrian and Gole counter FIR against the atrocious face mask. behest of CRPF chief A P
Ramesh Pokhriyal 'Nishank' has
called a meeting with state edu-
gramme is an integrated scheme
for school education.
Gujral areas. Councellor MC
Mattan and President Samporn
action of the police" against the
jawan, a senior officer of the para-
The police report said the
commando "started the alterca-
Maheshwari, requested the DGP
to get the matter inquired and "pro-
3 thieves arrested with stolen
Kashmir Sanghthan Rakesh military force said. tion" with the beat constable and vide justice to the jawan", keeping
items worth several lakhs
cation ministers to discuss issues While Punjab and Karnataka
related to COVID-19 and mid- have already announced summer Koul, Deepak Khanna and The official Twitter handle of another policeman accompanying in mind the gravity of the incident
day meal programme, officials vacations due to the COVID-19 Vishal Fotedar were also pres- the Karnataka DGP posted an him, and "assaulted" them. and its "impact on the relationship
said today. outbreak, other states are work- ent on the occasion. update in the matter in the evening. CRPF officials countered the between the two forces". Excelsior Correspondent son of Arjun Dev and Ashwani
The meeting will be held at ing on academic calendar and "IGP Belagavi has been asked version, saying the jawan It said the CRPF is a force Kumar, son of Rattan Lal, all res-
2.00 pm on Tuesday through deliberating on various meas- Ensure free to enquire into incident involving informed the policemen that he "with high standards of discipline JAMMU, Apr 27: RS Pura
police arrested three thieves and
idents of RS Pura.
The arrested persons have
video conferencing. ures, including advancing the CRPF constable. Action will be was not wearing the mask as he and it has an institutional mecha-
ration to poor recovered stolen items worth sev- confessed to the crime and made
"The HRD minister will
interact with state education
summer break, to minimise aca-
demic losses.
labourers Need to expose political parties dividing nism for taking care of such situa-
tions". eral lakhs from their possession.
As per police sources, on spe-
police to recover the stolen prop-
erty from different locations in
ministers through video call "Education being a state The commando told the
tomorrow to discuss issues like subject, states are free to decide
Excelsior Correspondent
people in name of religion: MPEJ police that he was also a cop like
them and aware of his responsibil-
cific information, a team from
RS Pura Police Station conducted
the town.
Further questioning of the
handling of COVID-19, mid- their own academic calendar
JAMMU, Apr 27: Inder Excelsior Correspondent the prime duty of every responsi- ities. He then agreed to go back to series of raids and finally arrested accused is going on to ascertain
day meal programme and and schedule for summer break.
Singh Soodan, vice president, ble citizen of J&K Union his house and ended the argument. three thieves. their involvement in other theft
Samagra Shiksha programme," a They also need to keep in mind
PoJK Sikh Intellectuals Forum JAMMU, Apr 27: Kuldeep Territory to work cohesively irre- But then, the police personnel From the possession of the cases.
senior Human Resource the coronavirus situation in the
and counsilor, Ward No.44 has Kumar Rao, an active member of spective of caste, colour, creed, pushed him and rained "lathi" thieves, police team recovered 4 Police team led by SHO RS
Development (HRD) Ministry particular state," the official
appealed the Government to Movement for Peace Equality & region or religion to expose all the blows on him, leading to the alter- motorcycles, 5 water hand Pura Inspector Jai Pal Sharma
official said. said.
ensure the distribution of ration Justice (MPEJ) in a press state- traditional political parties who cation between the two sides, pumps, water motors and many made the arrests under the super-
Earlier on Monday, The Central Board of
to poor local families of the ment issued here has appealed to are responsible of all evils in the CRPF officials alleged. (PTI) more items. vision of SDPO RS Pura Shabir
Pokhriyal interacted with par- Secondary Education (CBSE)
J&K i.e carpenters, auto driv- the entire public of J&K Union country. The accused persons were Khan, SP Headquarters Jammu
ents online and addressed vari-
ous issues, including unavail-
also wrote to states and union
territories last week to examine
ers, labour class, people work- Territory to not get misled by the He further said that the pseu- Man commits suicide identified as Sunny Kumar, son Adil Hamid and SSP Jammu
ing in industries, big shops and statements of all the traditional do- secularism, pseudo-national- of Raj Kumar, Manjeet Kumar, Sridhar Patil.
ability of books and uncertainty the issues of school fees pay- political parties, who are responsi- ism and pseudo- development of
Excelsior Correspondent
malls.
over board exams, arising due to
the lockdown imposed to curb
the coronavirus spread.
ment and salaries to teachers
"sensitively and holistically"
keeping in mind the interest of
In a statement issued here,
today he said Prime Minister,
ble for this poor health system in
erstwhile J&K in general and all
all these Parties having resorted to
unprecedented corruption, nepo-
JAMMU, Apr 27: A man
allegedly committed suicide by
AJKYF seeks restoration
rural districts of J&K UT in par- tism, mis-governance, have noth-
Universities and schools
across the country have been
all stakeholders.
While the Delhi government
Narendra Modi has announced
distribution of ration to poor
people but the ration which is
ticular.
“There are insufficient health
ing to show to the people other
than so called Secularism &
consuming some poisonous
substance in Miran Sahib area of 4G internet services
closed since March 16 when the has announced that schools will facilities available in Government Nationalism. Mr Rao has also of city outskirts, today. Excelsior Correspondent Rashid further said that even
being distributed is not suffi- “Ravi Kumar (30) son of
Centre announced a country- not be allowed to hike fees dur- Hospitals in J&K in general and conveyed greetings to all the the doctors and the medical
cient as many poor families Natha Ram, resident of
wide classroom shutdown as one ing the period and only tuition all rural districts of J&K UT in Muslim brothers of J&K UT on POONCH, Apr 27: All J&K researchers are also struggling to
have been left out especially the Nandpur (Miran Sahib) con-
of the measures to contain the fees will have to be paid, the particular, due to which most of the eve of Holy month of Youth Federation (AJKYF) has access important information and
working class of J&K UT who sumed some poisonous sub-
COVID-19 outbreak. Maharashtra government has the patients are referred to Jammu Ramadan and hoped that it will demanded restoration of 4G have to wait for hours to down-
were mostly affected by the stance at her residence late this
Later, a nationwide lock- said parents can complain to dis- or Srinagar or other states of the bring peace & prosperity to the Internet service in the Jammu and load and access information such
lockdown. morning after which her wife
down was announced on March trict education officers if schools country for special treatment people of the country. Kashmir. as guidelines for intensive care of
He said these people are shifted him in an unconscious
24, which has now been extend- demand fees during the lock- which the poor people cannot He also appealed to the entire In a press statement issued the corona virus recommended
dependent on help from the condition to Government
ed till May 3. down period. afford,” Mr Rao said, adding public to follow the Govt guide- here today, AJKYF spokesper- by various health experts across
Government for their two time Medical College and Hospital,
In March last week, the HRD The death toll due to whether it was not the need of the lines strictly by staying at home, son, Haroon Rashid demanded the globe. The restrictions on
meal and if they will be neglect- Jammu, where he died during
Ministry had asked states and COVID-19 rose to 872 and the hour to educate and aware the maintaining social distancing and early restoration of 4G internet high speed internet access has
ed they will face starvation as treatment,” a police official
union territories to ensure con- number of cases climbed to masses of erstwhile J&K against washing hands frequently, in services across the J&K UT and also affected the students, entre-
they have no source to purchase said.
tinued supply of mid-day meals 27,892 in the country on the ongoing selfish, pseudo-secu- order to combat pandemic. said that people of the region are preneurs, journalists, social
the ration. He said that after getting
to students despite the closure of Monday, according to the Union lar and opportunistic approach of He also urged upon the totally relying on the internet and activists and others in the region
schools around the country to Health Ministry. Godrej, Naturis so-called leaders of different polit- Government to take stern action conducted postmortem, police digital communication platforms specially in backward areas like
check the spread of coronavirus. The number of active ical parties and other outfits in against the violators irrespective had handed over the body of the to access life saving information Rajouri and Poonch districts.
The suggestions offered COVID-19 cases stood at donate sanitizers, order to create an atmosphere of of any social or political affiliation deceased to his family members on Covid-19 provided by the He urged upon the Central
included delivering packaged 20,835 while 6,184 people were faith, brotherhood and sympathy of the violator. for last rites while Miran Sahib World Health Organization and UT administration for early
meals or the equivalent amount cured and discharged, and one soaps to JKMSCL among the state residents belong- Mr Rao further said that the police had taken cognizance of (WHO) and other medical restoration of 4G high speed
of food grains to students at patient has migrated, the min- Excelsior Correspondent ing to different regions and reli- politicians have not yet learned the matter. experts. internet service in J&K.
home, or depositing money in istry said. (PTI) gions? any lesson from pandemic and
He said that no Hindu, were yet playing politics in
2 arrested with smuggled JAMMU, Apr 27: M/s
Naturis Cosmetic Private
Limited through its Managing
Muslim, Bodh, Sikh or Christian
is safe in this corrupt and caste
COVID-19, which is very danger-
ous for the poor people of all reli-

liquor from Punjab Director Sanjay Mehra donated based political system and it was gions.

Excelsior Correspondent identified as Surjeet Singh and

10,000 pieces of hand sanitizers
to Jammu & Kashmir Medical Kanika Kapoor offers to donate
Shakti Singh, both residents of Supplies Corporation Limited
JAMMU, Apr 27: Two per-
sons were arrested with large
Gho Manhasa, District Jammu.
During initial investigation, it
(JKMSCL) while M/s Godrej
India Limited donated 20,000
plasma for treating COVID-19 patients
LUCKNOW, Apr 27: found appropriate in the report
quantity of smuggled liquor from came to fore that the liquor was pieces of soap cakes.
(of the blood test), she will be
Punjab. smuggled from Punjab in a vehi- The corporates donated the
As per police sources, on cle carrying essential commodi- Bollywood singer Kanika called on Monday evening or
articles to help the Government
reliable information, police cops ties. Kapoor on Monday expressed Tuesday to donate her plasma,"
of Union Territory of Jammu &
laid a naka and intercepted a A case under FIR Number her desire to donate her plasma Tulika Chandra, Head of
Kashmir to fight against the
vehicle for checking. 100/2020 under relevant sections for treating coronavirus Department of Transfusion
COVID-19 spread/prevention.
On seeing police cops, the has been registered at Domana patients, officials said. She has Medicine, KGMU told PTI.
Dr Yashpal Sharma,
driver accelerated the vehicle Police Station and investigation given her blood sample for test- "So far, three COVID-19
Managing Director JKMSCL
and tried to escape, but the cops started. ing at the King George's patients, who have recovered
and Lotika Khajuria, Controller,
chased and intercepted the vehi- The whole operation was car- Medical University (KGMU) from the infection at the
Drug & Food Control
cle. ried out under the supervision of here, they said. KGMU, have donated their
Organisation J&K accompanied
During checking, police team SDPO Domana Kosheen Koul, "Singer Kanika Kapoor on plasma. This includes a resident
by representatives of the above
recovered around 130 bottles of Incharge Police Post Chinore Monday expressed her desire to doctor of KGMU Tauseef
corporates handed over the con-
liquor concealed in 11 boxes Deepak Bharti, SHO Domana KGMU doctors to donate plas- Khan, a female doctor from
signments to Atal Dulloo,
from the vehicle and arrested the Inspector Chanchal Singh, SP ma. After this, she was called Canada (who was admitted
Financial Commissioner Health
driver along with his associate. Rural Suram Singh and SSP and her blood sample was taken here) and another patient," she
& Medical Education
The arrested persons were Jammu Sridhar Patil. for testing. If everything is said. (PTI)
Department, J&K.
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Disasters and epidemics can be CBDT again defers GST, GAAR Provident Fund/ESI Consultant
You know that Govt. of India has extended its Central Provident
reporting in IT audit till Mar 2021
best handled by executive: CJI
Scheme from 01-11-2019 in J&K. This scheme is new for pri-
vate Employees and Employers of newly created Union
NEW DELHI, Apr 27: to GST compliance) of the Form guidance on certain aspects relat- Territory of J&K. M/s Mehra Consultancy, Digiana Camp,
No 3CD in view of the global ed to reporting on GAAR. Jammu with its trained professional staff provides exemplary
NEW DELHI, Apr 27: harmony at the times of the cri- Justice Bobde told a TV The Income Tax Department pandemic due to COVID-19 and This certification poses a chal- consultancy services like making online payment, monthly
sis but it was for the executive to channel. today deferred for the third time requested for deferring it's appli- lenge to auditors as it is very sub- return, creation of UAN Nos. and allotment of new PF/ESIC
Disasters and epidemic like decide as to how "men, money the requirement for companies to
The CJI said judiciary will cability. jective in nature. Though this Registrations for Central EPFO and ESIC compliances. We are
Covid-19 can be best handled and material" have to be priori- include in their I-T audit report
"intervene" if citizens' lives "The matter has been exam- deferment comes as a relief to the proud of having more than 1500 Clients as of now for providing
by the executive and the courts tised and used in a crisis like the details of the Goods and
are in danger due to any exec- ined and in view of the prevailing auditors, it is better to do away such services.
will intervene if citizens' lives this. Services Tax (GST) and GAAR. situation due to COVID-19 pan- with this requirement as it is not
utive action and stressed that Contact: 94191-19201 (Mr Darshan Kumar)
are in danger due to the actions The reporting requirement of demic across the country, it has fair to expect the auditors to com-
"Epidemic or any disaster courts are functioning even Mail ID: mehraconsultancy@gmail.com
of the executive, Chief Justice these details in income tax audit been decided by the board that the ment on such subjective piece of
can be best handled by the during this hour of crisis when form has been kept in abeyance
of India (CJI) S A Bobde said executive. In all cases relat- reporting under clause 30C and legislation."(PTI)
number of litigations have till March 31, 2021 -- meaning clause 44 of the tax audit report
today. ing to COVID-19, we have that all income tax audit reports
decreased. shall be kept in abeyance till
The CJI said all the three asked executive as to what need not include details on the
After the nation-wide lock- March 31, 2021," the CBDT said.
organs of the State should act in steps have been taken," GST and the General Anti-
down imposed on March 25 to In July 2018, the I-T depart-
Avoidance Rules (GAAR) till ment had changed the tax audit
contain spread of COVID-19,
CONGRATULATIONS the apex court has been hear-
March 2021.
Business entities having a
form - 3CD, seeking details under
VISHAL GUPTA AND ing urgent cases through the GST as well as the GAAR,
turnover of more than Rs 1 crore which seeks to prevent companies
AKHIL MAHAJAN video-conferencing and has (or Rs 2 crore if they have opted from routing transactions through
on being nominated as State Secy. for presumptive taxation) and pro-
heard 593 matters and deliv- other countries to avoid taxes.
and Joint Secy. JDU JK, respectively.
ered judgement in 215 of them fessionals with gross receipts of The changes were to come
Party President GM Shaheen and Secy.
Gen. Dr. Nawab Nasir Aman, respec- in a month. more than Rs 50 lakh have to into effect from August 20, 2018.
tively inducted young dynamic faces comply with the tax audit require- With stakeholders complain-
On the use of technology in
from Jammu to strengthen the party ments. ing that the change is onerous and
cadre at Jammu Zone. Hope that they
holding virtual courts, the CJI The due date for its filing is
said that video conferencing a burden on companies, the
Vishal Gupta will prove an asset for party and will be AKHIL MAHAJAN September 30 and if the taxpayer CBDT had then deferred the
State Secy. JDU JK role model for young generation. Joint Secy. JDU JK proceedings are here to stay. is covered by transfer pricing pro- implementation of the change in
(PTI) visions, the due date is November I-T audit form till March 31,
30. 2019. Further in May 2019, the
The Central Board of Direct
GOVERNMENT OF JAMMU AND KASHMIR, Taxes (CBDT) in an order issued
CBDT had deferred its implemen-
tation till March 31, 2020, and
on Monday said the board has with April 24 order it has now
SERVICES SELECTION BOARD, received representations with
regard to difficulty in implemen-
been deferred till March 31,2021.
Consulting firm AKM Global
Sehkari Bhawan, Rail Head Complex, Jammu. tation of reporting requirements Tax Partner Amit Maheshwari
(www.jkssb.nic.in) under clause 30C (pertaining to said, "We don't have a detailed
GAAR) and clause 44 (pertaining

REVISED NOTICE
Sub:- Revised Syllabus for the posts of Accounts Assistant in Panchayat (Rural
Development & PR Department).
The Board has received the posts of Accounts Assistant in Panchayat (Rural
Development & PR Department) which shall be advertised in due course. Through the
medium of this notice, the revised syllabus for the posts of Accounts Assistant is hereby
notified for the information of all the concerned and is enclosed as Annexure "A".
It is further notified for the information of candidates that the qualification prescribed
for the said post is as under:-
"Graduation in any stream from any recognized University with a minimum of 50%
marks for open merit and 45% marks for reserved categories"
The candidates are also intimated that there shall be negative marking for wrong
answer (-0.25 for each wrong answer) attempted in the examination.
Moreover, the syllabus which was earlier issued vide this office endorsement no
SSB/Secy/Sel/2020/2617-21 dated 23.04.2020 may be treated as withdrawn abinitio.
Sd/-
(Ranjeet Singh) KAS
Secretary,
J&K Services Selection, Board Jammu.
Annexure"A"
Marks: 120
Time: 02:00 Hours
Syllabus for Written test (Objective Type) for the post of Panchayat Accounts Assistant
S.No. Topic Marks
01. General Knowledge with special reference to J&K 30
02. Mathematics/Statistics 10
03. General Economics 10
04. Knowledge of Computer Applications 30
05. Accountancy and Book Keeping 30
06. Science 10
Total 120

Syllabus for Written test (Objective Type) for the post of Panchayats Accounts Assistant
Marks: 120
Time: 02:00 hours
General Knowledge with special reference to J&K
i) Popular names of personalities (Religion, Politics, Scientific discoveries, Geographical, Sports, History) R/C LOST
ii) Constitution of India - Formation, Fundamental rights, Directive principles. I Parvesh Sharma S/o Sh Prem
iii) 73rd amendment of constitution of India. Sagar R/o H No. 49 Dhok Colony
iv) Centrally Sponsored Schemes- Guidelines and objectives. Paloura Jammu have lost the
v) Important Tourist Destinations. Registration certificate of Vehicle
vi) History of J&K- places and their importance. No. JK02AV3680. I have applied
vii) Sustainable Development Goal. for the issuance of duplicate of the
same, objections if any may be
viii) Agriculture in economic development, industrialization and economic development.
conveyed to RTO Jammu within
ix) Panchayati Raj Act, 1989 (as amended upto October, 2018 and rules) one week.
x) Climate and crops in J&K and India.
xi) Current events of Local, National and International importance.
Mathematics/ Statistics
i) Theory of Probability.
ii) Tabulation and compilation of data. Government of
iii) Methods of collecting primary and secondary data.
iv) Theory of Attributes- Basic concept and their applications.
Jammu & Kashmir
Office of the
v) Sampling and Non Sampling errors.
vi) Analysis of Time Series components. Managing Director
vii) Demography- Census, its feature and functions. Jammu Power
viii) Vital Statistics- Measures of fertility, Measures of Mortality, specific fertility rates, gross and net reproduc-
tion rates. Distribution Corporation
ix) Set Theory- Basic Concepts and Applications. Limited (JPDCL)
x) Matrices & Determinants, simultaneous Linear Equations. Ambedkar Chowk, Jammu.
xi) Analytical Geometry.
CIN No.
General Economics
i) Introduction of Economics- Basic concept and Principles. U40300JK2013SGC003898
ii) Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and Budgeting including own resource generation and budgeting for
Panchayat. email : mdjpdcl@gmail.com
iii) Fiscal Policy, Meaning, Scope and Methodology. Phone: 0191-2479992
iv) Growth and development: - Meaning, Scope, Difference & Relevance.
v) Inflation; Meaning, Types, Effects
vi) Production, cost and efficiency. PUBLIC NOTICE
vii) Factors of production and laws.
viii) Demand analysis. Subject:- Amnesty
ix) Theory of Consumers demand using in difference curve technique. Scheme for Electricity
x) Pricing under various forms of Markets.
Consumers 2020.
xi) Concept of Gram Panchayat Development Plan (GPDP)
Knowledge of Computer Applications
i) Introduction and Objectives. In reference to
ii) Basic Applications of Computer and its component. Government Order No.
iii) Bringing computer to life. 95-PDD of 2020 Dated
iv) Fundamentals of computer sciences.
27-04-2020, it is hereby
v) Hardware & Software, Concept of Open Source Technologies.
vi) Input & output Devices. notified for general public
vii) Knowledge of MS Word, MS Excel, MS Access, MS Powerpoint, PDF Internet and E-mail. that the dates for deposi-
viii) Concept of Computer Virus and Latest Anti-Virus. tion of Electric Bills for
ix) Terms and Abbreviation used in IT. consumers under
Accountancy and Book Keeping
i) Introduction to Financial Accounting and its terms.
Amnesty Scheme for
ii) Accounting equation and Journal. Electricity Consumers
iii) Voucher Approach in Accounting. 2020 is now further
iv) Bank reconciliation Statement. extended as given below.
v) Financial Management/Statements. 1. Last date for deposi-
vi) Partnership Accounts.
vii) Ledger Accounts.
tion of Ist instalment is
viii) Cash Book, Financial Audit. now extended upto
ix) Elements of Double entry Book Keeping. 31st May, 2020.
x) Rules for journalizing. 2. Last date for deposi-
xi) Trial Balance.
tion of 2nd instalment
xii) Trading Account.
xiii) Profit Loss Account and Balance Sheet. is now extended upto
xiv) Concept of Social Accounting, Social Audit and cash based single entry system of accounting. 30th June, 2020.
xv) Public Financial Management System (PFMS). 3. Last date for deposi-
Science tion of 3rd instalment
i) Biology- Important Inventions and their inventor; Important and Interesting facts about human body parts;
is now extended upto
Nutrition in Animals and Plants; diseases and their causes like bacteria; Viruses and Protozoa.
ii) Chemistry- Chemical Properties of Substance and their uses; Chemical name of Important substances like 31st July, 2020.
Plaster of Paris etc.; Chemical Change and Physical Change; Properties of Gases; surface Chemistry; Sd/
Chemistry in Everyday life. Yasha Mudgal, IAS
iii) Physics- Important inventions and their inventor; S.I Units; Motion; Sound; light; Wave; energy; Electricity. Managing Director
JPDCL, Jammu
DIP/J-359 Sd/-
Dt: 27-4-2020 (Ranjeet Singh) KAS
Secretary, DIP/J-92-P/20
J&K Services Selection, Board, Jammu. Dt: 27-4-2020