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Colonel, Major, Police Officer, 2 Soldiers Killed in Handwara Encounter
Colonel, Major, Police Officer, 2 Soldiers Killed in Handwara Encounter
Published from Srinagar | Jammu RNI No: 48956/88 Vol: 33 No. 125 Pages: 10 Rs. 5.00 GreaterKashmir.com, GreaterKashmir.net, GreaterKashmir.news epaper.GreaterKashmir.com
TOTAL CASES
RECOVERED
Srinagar, May 3: Five secu- Sageer Qazi. Srinagar, May 3: J&K
rity personnel including a One of the slain mili- ALTAF BABA saw a rise of 35 COVID
ACTIVE CASES
Colonel, a Major a Police
sub-inspector and two sol-
tants has been identified as
Haider while identification Handwara, May 3: At least
cases on Sunday, taking
the total to 701. A preg-
Kupwara
diers were killed in an of another is being ascer- eight civilians including nant woman and a one- ALTAF BABA
18-hour long encounter with tained, police said. four children were injured year old girl, youngest
militants in Handwara area "Haider of LeT has been when a shell exploded in till date, are among the Baramulla, May 3:
640
of north Kashmir’s Kupwara killed (in the encounter),” orchards at Ahgam area of new cases. Fourteen persons from
399
234
district on Sunday. Two mil- IGP Kashmir Vijay Kumar Handwara in north Kash- In the past one week, Baramulla and Kupwara
itants were also killed in the told the Greater Kashmir. mir on Sunday. nearly 200 new cases of districts of north Kashmir
encounter while a soldier According to police, he was All the injured were COVID19 have come to were tested positive for the
was injured. active in northern Kashmir rushed to district hospital fore. However, although Coronavirus on Sunday.
61
53
The security personnel for last two years. Handwara, where from a the number of positive Among the 14 posi-
7
killed were identified as The operation against boy was shifted to Srinagar cases has been consis- tive cases, three belong to
Colonel Ashutosh Sharma, the militants, who escaped for advance treatment, See Pregnant...on Pg-06 KASHMIR JAMMU Tangmarg area of Baram-
the Commanding Officer of from the Zachaldara Rajwar police said. ulla district. All the three
21-Rashtriya Rifles, compa- forests on Friday afternoon, The incident happened are primary contacts of
ny commander Major Anuj was launched around 3.30 just a few kilometres away a 20-year old youth who
Sood, Naik Rajesh Kumar, See Colonel, Major...on Pg-06 from Saturday’s encoun- tested positive on Saturday.
ter site. The shell exploded See 14 new...on Pg-06
while locals were fiddling
PM, Defence Minister, CDS, Army Chief, LG pay tributes with it on Sunday morning.
Hospital authorities said Mayor, SMC
they received eight injured
"Tributes to our coura- tion and worked tirelessly as "deeply disturbing and persons with splinter inju- officials in self
3,523,355
Worldwide cases
PTI/IANS
1,306
India deaths
geous soldiers and securi- to protect our citizens. painful". ries. “All the injured per-
New Delhi, May 3: Prime ty personnel martyred in Condolences to their fami- Chief of Defence Staff sons had splinter injuries. quarantine
Minister Narendra Modi Handwara. Their valour lies and friends," the Prime Gen Bipin Rawat said the They are being treated at
lead the nation in paying and sacrifice will never be Minister said in a tweet. operation highlighted the the district hospital Hand- MUDASIR YAQOOB
246,394
Deaths
40,263
India cases
tributes to the soldiers forgotten. They served the Defence Minister determination of the secu- wara. However, a teenager
1,141,898
Recovered
killed in Kashmir today. nation with utmost dedica- Rajnath Singh described it See PM, Defence...on Pg-06 See 4 children...on Pg-06 Srinagar, May 3: Sri-
nagar Mayor Junaid Azim
Mattu, some senior offi-
cials and around 30 SMC
staffers have gone into self
quarantine after brother of
Kashmir Saffron
gets GI tag
Srinagar, May 3: Depart-
UN chief Guterres
the country Sunday complained way of issuing orders one after SYED RIZWAN GEELANI Dusso Pampore J&K.
that official helplines in J&K another,” he said. Highlighting the
remained non-functional most Greater Kashmir received sev- Srinagar, May 3: As many as 9230 J&K achievement, Director
10TH Ramadhan of the time, while the evacu- eral emails and calls from students stranded in different parts of the New York, of misinformation surround- Agriculture, Kashmir,
IFTAAR | 07:19 PM ation process by the UT distresses families and country have registered themselves for May 3: UN ing the COVID-19 crisis. Altaf Aijaz Andrabi said
government was “slow” as students who complained evacuation on the website of Higher Edu- Secretary- Guterres made the appeal that GI is a sign on prod-
11TH Ramadhan compared to other states. about the “ambiguity” in cation Department (HED). G e n e r a l in a video message for ucts that have a specific
SEHRI | 04:06 AM “We are in a state of the evacuation process and Earlier, the J&K government had A n t ó n i o World Press Freedom Day, geographical origin and
despair due to callous attitude the defunct helpline numbers. asked the stranded students to register Guterres has observed today, in which he the product may have spe-
FIKKAH JAFFARIA of administration with regard to “All helpline numbers are their names online, following the deci- called for underscored the crucial role cial quality or reputation,
IFTAAR | 07:28 PM our evacuation. Five days have defunct. The gates at Resident sion by the Ministry of Home Affairs greater protection of jour- media has in helping people an official handout said.
passed since MHA issued guide- Commissioner's New Delhi 5 (MHA) allowing inter-state travel of nalists who are providing make informed decisions. He said the Geographic
SEHRI | 04:04 AM lines and SOP regarding the move- Prithvi Raj Road and JK House See 9,000 J&K students...on Pg-06 the “antidote” to what he has He added that under the indication leads to the
ment of stranded persons but no See Helpline numbers...on Pg-06 characterized as a pandemic See Journalists...on Pg-06 See Kashmir...on Pg-06
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Political parties furious over Congress questions move to 1 killed in
Bandipora road
Seeks return of stranded labourers, students, others Bandipora, May 3: One person
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recover at SKIMS
to fight COVID19 pandemic Court directs police
Bemina, discharged to register FIR
Ensure strict lockdown to flatten corona curve: Advisor Khan
Srinagar, May 3: SKIMS from Budgam.
Medical College Hospital,
Bemina Sunday said 27
“The percentage of
patients who have recov-
Srinagar, May 3: Advisor to
Lieuten-
being put in place by different
institutions and departments
well-coordinated approach
and to focus on institution-
workers and police person-
nel. The Advisor instructed seeks compliance report
more COVID19 patients ered from the disease has ant Gov- especially SKIMS Soura and al coordination especially for taking appropriate actions
were discharged from the gone up to 50.33 which e r n o r, GMC Srinagar, regarding pre- among main health institu- against those found indulging Mudasir Yaqoob As per the applicants,
hospital after recovering is among the highest in Baseer vention and control of COVID19 tions dedicated for COVID19 in any kind of violent means. they were working in
from the contagious dis- Jammu and Kashmir and Ahmad Deputy Commissioner Sri- in the Valley. During the meeting, the offi- Srinagar, May 3: A local their ancestral property
ease. well above the national Khan, nagar, Nodal Officer COVID19, He said a well-coordinated cers gave detailed information court here has directed and suddenly the accused
A statement said so far average of 29.5%,” the who is Director SKIMS, Principal GMC approach which includes best regarding preventive measures Humhama police to reg- persons with “deadly
75 COVID19 patients have statement said. over- Srinagar, Additional Commis- practices, collaboration of work, and steps put in place to curb ister an FIR in a case of weapons and lathis came
recovered among 149 such It said two deaths were all in- sioner Divisonal Commission- needs to be adopted to flatten the spread of deadly virus. beating of two sisters by and started beating them
patients admitted to the hos- reported at the hospital charge er Officer (Kashmir), Deputy the curve of corona in J&K. Highlighting the need to deal a group of locals. and made an attempt of
pital. making mortality rate of of coro- Director Health Services Kash- During the meeting, the with the situation as per the rec- The court of duty murder.”
The 27 patients who 1.34%, adding the Insti- navirus control efforts in Kash- mir, MD, JK Medical Supplies Advisor also highlighted the ommended guidelines, Khan magistrate, Srinagar “The accused with-
were discharged today tute was putting all efforts mir, on Sunday urged for coor- Corporation, Principal SKIMS importance of ensuring the said strict lockdown needs to Fariqa Nazir issued the out any reason started
included 19 patients to ensure best possible dination among various health Medical College Bemina and security of those who are at the be enforced so that the curve directions after the beating and harass-
from Bandipora, seven healthcare to the COVID19 institutions to deal with the other officers were present in forefront in the fight against the of virus could be flattened at an aggrieved women ing both the sis-
from Baramulla and one patients. ongoing COVID19 pandemic. the meeting. deadly virus. earliest. He also directed ensur- approached the ters and also
The Advisor made the Reviewing the working He said there should be zero ing availability of medicine and court, seeking tried molesta-
remarks during a meeting here of SKIMS and the GMC, the violence against medical pro- other essential commodities in justice. tion of the com-
to review various measures Advisor urged for adapting a fessionals, frontline healthcare red zones. After hearing COURT plainants,” their
NC to Government
plaint before the DO tion.
concerned and addi- While issuing the
tional Superintendent directions to police for
o f P o l i c e n o a c t i o n filing of the FIR, the court
Srinagar, May 3: On the The road outside tourist place, Nishat garden, on the city outskirts, which would otherwise witness massive traffic jam, wore deserted under law has been further directed it to file
International Press Free- look on Sunday, amid corona lockdown. Habib Naqash/GK taken so far. compliance report.
dom Day on Sunday Nation-
al Conference said the true
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glorious human beings. These are the all goes well, the same modus operandi
s this pandemic struck the world and deaths started mounting, times which define us. Our prosperity welfare of others. They should be adopted and implemented
the world realised that what it must have been for the people lies in reaching out to the deprived and are doing it for their lord. across the valley. I am sure the efforts of
caught in violent conflicts. The images of children lost in these down trodden. We have to take them these techies will go a long way.
along, otherwise our wealth or worth
Their hearts are at peace Due to the scarcity of manpower and
conflicts, families devastated, mass graves, and other destruc-
tive faces of these conflicts started doing rounds on social media.
is good for nothing, if it doesn’t serve and don’t need anyone’s resources, it was not possible for the
anyone. approval or appreciation. administration to handle the situation all
The global mainstream media also highlighted this facet of devastation FIGHT BACK The duties that we are supposed to on it own. To augment the efforts of front-
brought about by violent conflicts world over. The human sufferings perform shouldn’t in any way create liners, Baseji Group of Anjum-e-Sharie
because of covid initiated this debate, world over, that hasn’t the
RIYAZ AHMAD DAR a notion that we are doing any sort of ace photographer who always strives for Shiayan under the dynamic leadership
global system been very unmindful of the devastations it brought to a riyazahm72@gmail.com favors to others.We are being paid and the excellence. Most of the aspirants who of Aga Syed Mohammed Hadi Al Mousavi
number of populations in the world. It was probably this realisation paid sufficient to put blood and sweat in are preparing for different JKSSB exams came forward. He started Anti Covid 19
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that at certain places active hostilities were stopped. The UN chief’s our work. It is our professional obliga- and other competitions like UPSC, KAS, drive and the volunteers of the group are
ost of the times, we waver in tion to deliver. We have pledged to meet NT, NEET etc., are well familiar with active from the day one. They took the
appeal for ceasefire also points towards the same urge of stopping
purpose or action.We have least, the expectations of our work assign- his YouTube channel ‘Genesis Academy’ initiative to provide the PPE kits to the
people from dying. But the problem is deeper than just being treated any idea about the choices and ments. Our work is our choice, so there .Being my senior colleague, I have known doctors and paramedics at the CD Hos-
by a temporary ceasefire. The intellectuals, and political analysts situations that can push us into are no Ifs and buts.What we are supposed him from very close quarters. This young pital and SKIIMS. PPE kits were also dis-
have long been making this point that there are certain things in the troubles. We might stagger and to do, we have to do it sincerely and chief accounts officer is currently posted tributed to the ground workers in many
very making of this world system that give birth to violent conflicts stumble without learning from our fail- seriously.We have to come out of fancy at Anantanag treasury. It is highly appre- districts including Bandipora which has
and consequently we have humanitarian crisis. The economic and ures or mistakes. When we are saddled world. We are not doing any charity, we ciable to see how he strikes the balance highest number of covid positive cases.
trade relations between various zones of this world, and at different with difficulties, only few have ingenu- are being taken care of and given decent between his official work and other pur- These kits are well protective and dress
ity and guts to find the solution. Only perks.Understand it’s tax payers money, suits. It is a herculean task to handle the material/design has been appreciated by
levels of human societies are embedded in inequities and exploita-
those few make an impact who observe, value your work. Ain’t many of us lucky treasury operations but still he could one and all. When the panic gripped the
tion. It naturally leaves some segments out of the economic benefits absorb, and act. They deserve to be heard, to have a job in our hands when thou- manage to prepare more than 100 videos entire valley, they executed the sanitation
and breeds contempt and anger in them towards the entire economic applauded and followed. They bring an sands of highly educated unemployed on different subjects for the students. It drive at a very large scale covering the far
system. This contributes to violence. Similarly the political system, assurance in us to reaffirm our beliefs. people are moving from pillar to post. is not an easy task to maintain the con- flung villages. From Budgam to Baram-
and the behaviour of states amongst themselves, and with the people They give us a reason to challenge the They are ready to compromise on any sistency for the finance professional like ulla, door to door awareness and sanita-
within their purview, has resulted into violent clashes. Although limitations. Challenges and crises define menial job. Appreciate and be grateful him to achieve such a feat. The current tion drive was done by the volunteers.
transnational organisations have tried to reach out to the conflicting our inner strength.Anything for which for your blessings. crises and concerns gave him impetus to The quarantine facilitation centers were
we toil hard to get,leaves an edible mark Right from day one, our frontline war- help the aspirants who are stuck in covid also arranged by the group. Thousands
parties, but there never has been a mechanism that could make the
of our struggle. Those feats are always riors are engaged in desperate grapple lockdown. Well, let me, put it here, he is of food packets were distributed to the
role of these peace building organisations effective. The humanitarian cherished and remembered. Success with the pandemic covid-19 crises.They the most sought after mentor for the guid- needy. The young inspiring leader Aga
crisis brought about by the covid pandemic has once again highlighted doesn’t mean to be rich but resourceful are doing a remarkable job. Almost every ance and reliable information. And it is Syed Hadi Sahab is leading from the front.
these issues. It is now for the global leadership to pursue it more seri- when by any small or large means we newspaper is flooded with the struggling inspiring to see the aspirants are finding What better than this, we are seeing the
ously once we are past this crisis. It is now an imperative that the add value in our society and bring the stories of these professionals who are at the direction and progressing towards exemplary display of unity between vol-
economic and political relationships must be made just, and humane. profound changes. That is what real men the risk. A lot has been written about their goals through his work. unteers belonging to different sects who
That is the only way we can make this world a peaceful place to live strive for. Nothing is so satisfying than these brave hearts but today my story On 23rd March, when the lockdown are working together for the noble cause.
working for the welfare of others. They is not about doctors or DCs, mayor or was announced, the major concern for Hats off to all those who are contrib-
in, and also help in overcoming the adverse socio-economic impacts
are doing it for their lord. Their hearts municipality workers, press or police, the patients was the closure of clinics uting in their own significant or simple
of the covid pandemic. are at peace and don’t need anyone’s professors or oara medics, teachers or and OPDs. So as to ease off their suf- ways to fight the covid-19. People might
approval or appreciation. tehsildars. It is about those persons who ferings and burden on the doctors, Mr. strive for rewards or recognitions but
Life is full of intimidating challenges. are doing their bit and carry on a noble Shakeel Khan M.Tech CSE (Dy.Register nothing is more meaningful than what
K.N. PANDITA
nation knowing they are state domi- to their extermination from the land all faiths and regions in have also led to their exodus from their
ciles by birth. that they belonged to from days imme- homestead. Sometimes they would
Yes, the Kashmiri Pandits were morial. They were conscious of the fact the UT, Kashmiri Muslims come back to their state and live and
knp627@gmail.com happy when special articles of that it was not their first exodus, and included which Drabu settle there once again. However, since
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Indian Constitution were abrogat- such persecution they had to suffer ear- didn’t refer to. 1947, the time of our independence, this
his refers to ‘Pandits as ed. People in Kashmir, irrespective RESPONSE lier as well, and so only, because they process did not stop.
pariah, legally’, (GK April of religion, having faith in democ- were the Hindus of the Kashmir valley The original inhabitants and the
29). The crux of author’s nar- racy as the just political dispen- ASHWANI KUMAR they built with their own hands. the womb of their mothers. They may hereditary residents who possessed
rative is that the extirpated sation, are happy that they have CHRUNGOO The struggle beyond 1990 was not a forgive, but they cannot forget the facts the certificate of state subject of the
community of Kashmiri Pan- been rescued from the clutches of fight similar to the struggle led by one of history since they need to learn from erstwhile Jammu and Kashmir state
dits has lost the domicile right in communal, sectarian and parochial ashwanikc2012@gmail.com of their genius greats, Birbal Dhar, who them for all times to come. That is the continue to live outside Jammu and
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Kashmir Valley in the wake of new stranglehold. This is evident from adventurously in 1819, made a political only guarantee not to commit the his- Kashmir in many parts of India and
Domicile Bill. He wants to provide the fact that the grave of the tall- t the outset, this author would deal in the Lahore Darbar with Maha- torical mistakes again. the world. Since they are not in a posi-
rationale for the consequences of est among Kashmir Valley leaders take this opportunity to thank raja Ranjeet Singh to end the Pathan Coming to the domicile issue, it tion to prove their stay of 15 years in the
ethnic cleansing of Kashmir Valley needs to be protected against the Hasseb Drabu for compliment- rule in Kashmir. Jabbar Khan, the should not be surprising now why the state/UT, hence they are not covered
of Kashmiri Hindu minority com- ravages of vandals. ing, in his recent Article “Pan- Afghan governor, had, by then, earned J&K Bank, the financial position of by the new Notification on Domicile
munity in 1990. As regards history of the origin dits: the pariah, legally”, my the honour of being called “Jabbar- Jammu and Kashmir or the para para- issue. Similarly, most of them are also
His logic is flawed. The reasons are of state subject law, vibrant nations three decade old narrative that Kash- Jandha” by all sorts of Kashmiris in phernalia attached with them came not registered as “migrants” with the
(a) all “migrant” Pandits including think of present and future and let miri Pandits, the Indigenous people Kashmir. The Sikh forces under the to such a low recently. The genesis is office of the Relief and Rehabilitation
their family members possess the past remain in the backyard. of Kashmir, are integral to the land of political leadership of Birbal Dhar old and deep rooted and every Finance Commissioner. In such a situation, this
State Subject Certificate formal- The present of J&K speaks loudly Kashmir. He has wittingly or unwit- forced Jabbar Khan in Shopian battle Minister of the state and every Chair- vast chunk of our brethren belonging to
ly issued by state authority. that it is the ambivalent Kashmir tingly, opened new vistas for the Kash- grounds, to escape to a place from man of the bank contributed to the Jammu and Kashmir state ceases to be
(b) All of them are formally regis- leadership that dragged the state to miri Pandit political demand and its where he remained untraced till date mess. But here is a man, dear friend the Domicile of the UT of J&K, though
tered with the Relief Commis- the abyss of dismemberment of its resolution ie, the establishment of their for the last two hundred years. Drabu, who was in both the positions they possess the Hereditary State Sub-
sion of J&K Government previous status. As regards future, homeland in Kashmir. He has also This time the battle had to be fought to deliver, at different intervals. One ject certificates as well.
(c) The temporary ration card if the valley leadership fails to read raked up, in a subtle way, the “silver in an entirely different way. Constitu- example will set the ball rolling. His I raised this issue with the official
issued to the exiled Pandits by the writing on the wall, they will lining” for carving out the Jammu state tion, democracy, elected governments, assertion that the Kashmiri Pandits representative of the PMO and the
the State government authority be only precipitating separation for Jammuites, keeping in view their media glaze, human rights, seminars have been left ‘high and dry’ after the government of India some days ago
carries the description in Urdu of Jammu region and its rebirth long battle for their existence. and conferences with resolutions and release of the Domicile Notification is a and it needed to be pursued further. It
on the front page as a new State of the It is a fact that the Kashmiri Pan- documents, processions and parades, glaring example as to how the reading, would be the travesty of law of natural
as this “Arzi Ration If the valley Indian Union. That dits played a key role in convincing the sloganeering and speeches, exhibitions study, research, analysis and develop- justice including the human rights
Card: subah Kash- should not spring any nation about the necessity of abroga- and books made the march for Kash- ment of an issue used to be done at the infringement, along with the denial
mir se Jammu aye leadership fails surprise as it will be tion of Article 370 and 35A as victims miri Pandits somewhat easy since they highest level in the state now Union of indigenous people’s rights to the
hue logon ke liye”. to read the the logical conclusion of their fallout in various ways. This is were the victims of all these banners Territory of J&K. hereditary state subjects to deny their
This document con- writing on the of the intransigence also true that they rejoiced the happen- right from 1947 onwards. Having expe- The Notification grants the domicile birth right to them to be a part of their
tains explicit detail of outmoded Kashmir ing once the gutsy government in New rienced the inevitable, they graduated rights, even after the amendments, to birth-land, both physically and legal-
such as the name of
wall, they will be leadership. Delhi went for the kill with determina- in the art of struggle in exile, and made four categories of people in Jammu ly. The new law can’t be arbitrary in
the head of the family, only precipitating Finally, as regards the tion and resolve in August last year. In the difference with sheer hard labour, and Kashmir. One category includes this regard at any cost.
parentage, place of separation of domicile issue of the a larger scheme, a man of the stature of wit, pen, determination and character. specifically, the Kashmiri Pandits, As per a rough estimate, there are
residence in Kash- KP Diaspora, they will Drabu knows well and surely, that the It was similar to learning while earning, in the form and nomenclature of the half a million of such people living all
mir (locality, tehsil
Jammu region be covered by the same issue of domicile is peripheral, political- and the struggle paid off after a long and “Registered Migrants” with the Relief round the world since 1947 and they
and district), govern- and its rebirth as rules and procedures ly speaking, once the “monster” stands laborious “fight for right and rights”. Commissioner’s office at Jammu. A originally belong to the divisions of
ment employee or a new State of as will be applicable dead and buried for good. However, the This author has been consistently poltician-bureaucrat-former minister Jammu, Kashmir, Ladakh and parts of
not, family members, the Indian Union. to the Valley Muslim hangover of the monster may have its saying that there were four factors can commit such a mistake on record the occupied land of Jammu and Kash-
residence in Jammu – Diaspora spread out toll, for some time more. responsible for the mass exodus of is indeed appalling. This author, imme- mir. All such people among them who
mohalla, zone, tehsil, across the world. The Kashmiri Pandits, throughout Kashmiri Pandits in the valley, i.e.: diately after the amendments in the possess valid state subject certificates
etc. All of these details in respect the last three decades of exile, took 1. The fundamentalism sponsored and Notification, was the first to take up the of J&K, the progeny of their blood and
of each “migrated” Pandit family Tailpiece their issue/s from the small and unde- abetted by Pakistan, matter with the relevant quarters about the daughters-in-law in their families
remain computerized with even PDP-led coalition government veloped narrow lanes of Jammu city 2. Connivance and support of J&K gov- the fifth catagory of people belonging have a natural and legal right to claim
the minutest detail like state sub- granted state subject status to more to the sprawling lawns of India Gate ernment to the crusade against the to Jammu and Kashmir who were not the Domicile status, irrespective of
ject certificates, affidavits, elec- than eighty thousand Rohingiya in New Delhi, from the Press Club of Pandits in the valley. included in the Notification. Articles by whether they are included in the Noti-
tion cards etc. The ration card is Muslims of Myanmar, and settled Jammu to The Hague, the legal capital 3. Failure of successive Governments me in this connection were published by fication or not.
properly signed by the government them in Jammu region. They were of the world, from the Jantar Mantar in New Delhi right from 1947 to all the top three English newspapers of It would be in the fitness of things
authority with offi cial seal and issued ration cards, PRs, Aadhaar in Delhi to the extravagant Geneva, discharge their responsibilities in the state in the month of April 2020. This that the government of India, at both
properly entered in official records cards, banking facility, ration cards from Mumbai small screen to Cansas Jammu and Kashmir, and fifth category of people includes heredi- the levels, Prime Minister’s Office
with Ration Card number and Dec- and perhaps election cards also, all & London in Europe, from Muthi and 4. The abject surrender of the Muslim tary residents belonging to all faiths and & Ministry of Home Affairs reviews
laration Form number. in flagrant violation of the then Jagti Refugee camps to the politically majority community in Kashmir to regions in the UT, Kashmiri Muslims the new law in this perspective and
Notwithstanding this plethora existing state subject law. Com- exorbitant New York and Washington protect the minuscule minority, the included which Drabu didn’t refer to. takes the concerned into confidence
of documentary evidence, if the pare this with the treatment meted DC. It was a political fight of different Pandits in 1989-90. It is an issue of natural justice and before taking the last call. Inter-
author feels that the new domi- out by the State government to the sorts where not only a state or a nation, Some important public personalities so needs to be taken up forthwith. The pretation, rules and by laws for the
cile laws undo the rights of KPs, West Pakistan and PoK refugees but the global players and international in Kashmir, over the last one decade, Gazette Notification is silent about this recruitments are yet to come, but
and he has been magnanimous to in Jammu for last seven decades. opinion makers were to be convinced expressed their unconditional apology important and an integral section of the this Gazette notification will have an
hark back the deprivation to them, The coalition government settled that they were fed with only a one-sided to the Pandits for their failure to pro- J&K society. It becomes our moral duty overriding effect on the land laws and
undoubtedly the Pandits will the Muslim from Myanmar in story about Kashmir till date. tect them in their hour of need. They to express our concerns in this regard rules in the UT, eventually. There-
demand the Union government to Jammu but not in Kashmir region. Gallantly did Kashmiri Pandits their went to admit that even the Jagmohan and espouse the rightful claim of the fore, it becomes important to make
rectify the flaw if any, and ensure The motive of doing so was clear; it job to tell the world that it was a design theory was a conspiracy against them. people who otherwise should have been it sure that the fifth category of the
the domicile rights of the Pandits. wanted to impact the demographic to ethnically cleanse the Kashmir Some even talked in terms of “forget ordinarily included in the Notification residents of Jammu and Kashmir are
Apparently, the makers of new complexion of Jammu. Who tram- valley of the “pariah” for good to estab- and forgive” in this context. With all as the fifth category of the Domiciled granted hearing and justice in time
domicile law felt no need either to pled Article 370 and 35-A under the lish a theocratic state in or outside the humility at command, Kashmiri Pan- people of the UT of Jammu & Kashmir. and the government makes amends
make a mention of Kashmir Valley foot, PDP or Amit Shah? domain of Indian union. The politically dits have ceased to be vengeful right in The people of Jammu and Kashmir before it is too late.
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year budget. But it is notable centrally sponsored scheme. However, are labeled as dumping sites.
et us check the budget of that the same budget for UGC was for me it was a vague argument because There are dozens of such reform
this financial year. Rs 9315 crore in 2015-16. Simply the SSA teachers revived the education initiatives which were put under the
In the Union Budget for anyone can imagine that how it WEEKLY FEATURE sector in far off areas where the schools carpet due to non-cooperation of the
2020-21, only Rs 99300 crore has been affecting the grants to were at the verge of closure. Even these teaching community, particularly the
has been allocated to the the institutions and de-subsidis-
SYED RIZWAN GEELANI days also, the department is deploying influential lot.
Ministry of Human Resource ing the higher education. rizwangeelani@gmail.com the SSA teachers in higher secondary One of the major reasons for blame
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Development (MHRD) for educa- Moreover, encouragement to schools to take classes of secondary What can help the game in the department is that the
tion. Shockingly, this has been external borrowings and foreign ast week of April, the princi- and senior secondary level students. attempts made by any administrator
pretended as an increased budget. direct investment in education pal secretary school education You can blame the policy makers for department in achieving are linked to his personal likings not
But in reality, this budget expen- will further privatise and com- department Asgar Samoom made using the scheme for their personal the excellence is the joint as a policy matter. With the result the
diture for education has come mercialise the education sector. it public that the government interests but not the teachers who are effort from the policy administrators see their association
down to 2.67% from 2.8% of the Now let us see to the situation of teachers produce poor results as working in toughest terrains. makers, and the teachers with the education department brief
last year while it was 4.7% in the our state particularly the situa- compared to the teachers in private The debate on twitter ended after a who are the foot soldiers of because they all know once it hits the
year 2013-14 i.e. before the BJP- tion of Kashmir valley. Kashmir schools despite getting ten times better long thread of verbal brawls and blame collective ego of influential Babus in
led NDA government ascended valley is the conflict ridden soci- wages than latter. game from different associations of the department. the government, he will be shifted to
to the power in the centre. Even ety. And the worst affected area Here I am sharing the tweet: “Govt teachers but there was no solution other department leaving his initia-
a close observation will divulge is education. Here I will not talk teachers get 10 times better wages/ from either side. It has been an ever infrastructure and from decreasing tives incomplete. It goes like this, and
that the union budget of this year about budgetary allocation for incentives/infrastructure but isn’t it going process that no one has got the enrollment in schools to increasing the new administrator comes with his
includes Rs 42150 crore as support education. true that teaching-learning outcomes solution to the problem that ails the number of concrete school buildings. own ideas which again fades away with
from ‘Madhyamik and Uchhatar The impact of conflict on are better in 3000 elementary private education sector, all resort to buck One of the unique challenges in the his shifting to the other department.
Shiksha Kosh’ and ‘Prarambhik education is often overlooked. schools vis-a-vis 29000 Govt Schools; passing. department is to decrease number of Anyone who was appointed as head
Shiksha Kosh’ which is being Education in such times can be teachers & Govt need to work together I was taken aback by the blame teacher deficient schools, at a time of the department has never dared to
levied on all central taxes as an emancipatory tool for achiev- to improve QUALITY of school educa- game of teachers who tried to save when the number of in-service in take any such initiative that will dis-
education cess and the central ing post conflict peace and pro- tion in JKUT.” their skin and wanted the depart- the department is more than what is turb the vested interests. If he does
government will provide only Rs viding stability and normalcy to It was not a revelation but coming ment to first rectify the past mistakes actually required. There are schools so, he is shown the door. In this way,
57150 crore from Gross Budgetary the region. It is also a great tool from the administrator of the school which according to them can reform where teachers outnumber students everyone contributed in getting our
Support. However, as a result of of instilling hope and positivity education department took every- the sector. The teachers (SSA, General and also those schools which never get government education sector deterio-
reduced budgetary allocation, we as well as offering opportunity to body by asurprise as he revealed the Line, Lecturers) who were vocal on the required faculty. Here the schools rated.
are witnessing a drastic funds-cut the students and youth who are shortcomings of the department on his twitter in highlighting the past mis- in rural areas are worst hit. Now what can help the department
in different levels of education. surrounded and victimized by micro blogging website- Twitter. takes, have been seen hitting streets Given my experience, I have come to in achieving the excellence is the joint
Teachers must be well paid violence. One of the major chal- He not only revealed the shortcom- for every now and then in past to believe that this issue is not as simple effort from the policy makers, and the
and well trained to cope up with lenges of education in situations ings but hinted that excellence can be press for their demands. Ironically, as it seems to be. There is more to it teachers who are the foot soldiers of
the new challenges created by of conflict is to create democratic achieved if department and the teach- not a single slogan was ever raised than meets the eye. Several attempts the department. The way teachers are
complex life pat- means of protest ers work together. for demanding proper infrastructure, were made in past to bring reforms working amid this pandemic is an eye
tern. Few days Quality Education based on morals His tweet was flooded with respons- adequate teaching faculty or updated but those reform measures were never opener. They don’t find any excuse
back Dr Asgar means which can and values es from the teachers, masters and curriculum in schools. The protest was taken to logical end. For example, the (lack of infrastructure, outdated cur-
Samoon, prin- bring us together against all kinds lecturers but none came up with the always for promotions, salary, arrears department wanted to create a data- riculum) to stop from rendering their
cipal secretary of injustice. solution; only highlighted the mistakes and related issues which we can relate base of all teachers, masters and lec- services. But it is just their will power
education, tweets as human society Let us not talk done in past by the policy makers. The to their career progression. tures and decided to reshuffle the staff to deliver. Similarly, regretting the
that we need to and lead us to about the basic debate on twitter lasted for hours only I have seen the education depart- as per the demand and requirement in past mistakes is not a solution to the
focus on qual- the much higher infrastructure, to end with blame game. The blame ment very closely for last almost schools. But due to infighting in the problem but positivity for making
ity education and and better human enough and per- was finally put on the department as eight years now and have come across department, the initiative never mate- a better tomorrow can flourish the
innovative ways civilization. manent and well it failed to upgrade the infrastructure through various challenges faced by rialised. Also, authorities had also department. Create sense of belonging
to reach students paid teaching and revise the curriculum in schools. department in reforming the sector. decided to keep certain conditions for than being merely an employee from
but take a look and non teaching The tweet also exposed the infight- From transfers to up gradation of the staff to be posted in DIETs and SIE 10am to 4pm.
at the budgetary allocations. staff etc. We all know the reality.
National Mission on Teachers The recent decision to reduce the
and Teaching has seen a drastic weight of school bags can be wel-
reduction in budgetary allocation comed. But let us hope for the res-
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307.40 crore. This will eventually Education means secular, scien- recommended LOCF for higher education, the CUK ogy integration for 24/7 with learning experiences.
spell disaster to the research eco- tific and democratic education to igher education offers possible solutions to is implementing it through CTS since 2015. The uni- Technology enhancing online learning efforts for
system. all which was dreamt by the free- reflect on the decisive health, socio-economic versity is continuously organising Post End Semes- that faculty of the university requires support in
Amazingly, while no fund has dom fighters of this country too. and professional issues currently human- ter Examination (ESE) Workshops twice a year. 08 using technology in the form of instructional design
been allocated for much-trumpet- Quality Education means which ity is facing. It potentially induces national of such workshops were organised in which the support for more online learning. Faculty should
ed Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan and can free society from all vices development through creation of knowledge latest trends in examination and evaluation were also be trained to integrate web based learning com-
Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha like unscientific beliefs, commu- and expertise. Being at the zenith of the pyramid, it discussed and the problems faced by the examinees ponents into management of course materials. To
Abhiyan, funds for Rashtriya nal division, etc. Quality Educa- has a key role to play in responding to the new chal- and examiners were redressed. The university is have effective impression on academia, e-portfolios
Uchhatar Shiksha Abhiyan have tion means which can bring us lenges through research and innovations. following a robust Continuous Internal Assessment need to be opened and supplemented with e-delivery
reduced to Rs 300 crore from Rs together as human society and The progress of higher education in India has (CIA) mechanism with 40% weightage and takes of teaching besides providing tools for learning.
2100 crore of the last year. As a lead us to the much higher and taken a quantum jump. Since independence, the care of both scholastic and co-scholastic areas of For global recognition, the university has a good
result of which many projects better human civilization. Indian higher education system has developed student development. Besides, class tests, presenta- number of MOUs with foreign universities and to
started under these schemes extraordinarily. It has made a journey from 20 uni- tions & assignments, comprehensive viva (co-scho- establish global classroom, virtual classrooms can
Sheikh Maqbool is chairman Save
will tend to collapse due to the Education Movement and chief versities in 1947 to 993; from 500 colleges to more lastic) is a novel feature of CIA in which community be developed in collaboration with international
unavailability of the funds. spokesperson J&K RTI Foundation. than 39931 colleges besides 10725 stand-alone institu- & social work, creativity, critical thinking, value partner institutions. Expanding learning with
tions. Now, our higher education system is globally orientation, and aesthetics are being evaluated. The technology allows for greater efficiency as web and
the 2nd largest in terms of institutions and 3rd largest component has been given 15% weightage. Various software teaching resources become available for
in terms of student enrolment. The Gross Enrol- other smart initiatives have been the constant fea- institutional effectiveness. To be successful on this
PRATHAM reaches out to students ment Ratio (GER) has significantly increased and
reached 27 where 3.75 crore students are enrolled.
ture of the university.
Keeping in view the developing campus of the
front, campus digital culture needs to be augmented
as its advantages are advanced.
amid COVId-19 lockdown The gender parity index has also reached to 01 with
more than 11% institutions are exclusively meant
university and current situations especially in the
Valley where hardly any academic session is com-
It is also required that the university may devel-
op its own Web-Based Individual-Pace Courses
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for women. Presently, in Indian higher education pleted without any disturbance, what are the pos- (WBIPC) and integrate these with modular class-
ith a motive to improve system 14.16 lakh teachers are working hard to sibilities available for CUK which smartly can be room experiences. The university can make effec-
the learning outcomes of The organization make the system one of the better systems of the adopted so that a mark on the academic front can be tive use of technology to improve success rates in
the students and improve has so far covered world. made? The way out can be shifting from Brick Model examinations. The university may also reduce bar-
the academic standards, 9366 students In Jammu & Kashmir, though a good number of to Brick-Click Model. This is a hybrid model with riers to intra-campus and inter-university mobility
Pratham-a non-government universities were already in place but their man- integrating ways of engaging students in traditional of credit or course transfer through student friendly
organization is reaching out to the stu- under their date (vision & mission) was somehow not distinctive technology.
dents across J&K amid the COVId-19 program. to each other. To fill the void one more institution It is high time to integrate education with MOOCs
pandemic. in the form of Central University of Kashmir (CUK) at a larger scale. For CUK, it can prove a national
The organization has worked with for life and preparation for work. was established in 2009 as a Pace Setting University. sustainable model to massify our model of educa-
the school education department There is something for everyone CUK was established by the Act of Parliament and tion. We can also localise courses on MOOCs keep-
for past five years on a large scale to under the age group of 3 to 14 years started its journey from Hyderpora Srinagar. The ing in view different peculiarities of our society.
improve learning levels of students of age,” he said. University started its academic activities in 2010 The university can also create a possibility for
across J&K. He said these resources have been when 75 students were admitted in 03 programmes Life Skill Online Courses (LSOCs). In this direc-
“Various educational interventions created to encourage group and indi- (MBA, M.Sc. IT & M.A. English). For teaching learn- tion, on-campus enrolled students may be given
have been taken in a variety of learning viduals to do activities and projects by ing process, the university hired rented accommo- opportunity to opt for these courses in addition to
contexts. In the present crisis, Pratham themselves. dations first in Sonwar, Magarmal Bagh, Zainakote their own programme in the form of blended course
is working on reaching children and “Pratham has prepared individual to Nowgam and in 2018 the university was shifted so that more attraction is generated among students
make them engage in learning through assignment for children which are to Ganderbal in phased manner. Despite mammoth because blended courses have higher potential as
our digital content,” said Zeeshan who being shared to parents through our challenges, it is laudable that the enrolment of CUK compared to other conventional or online courses
supervising the functioning of the community volunteers,” he said. has touched 2500 including almost 200 research keeping in view the flawless integration of physical
organization in J&K. Pratham is also launching a daily scholars and the number of programmes has also and virtual learning spaces through blended learn-
“Children want to learn, play and engagement activity with parents and gone up from 03 in 2010 to 43 in 2019. The best brains ing which provides access to alternative resources.
have fun and we ensure that their spir- children through WhatsApp. These of the country in the form of faculty on substantive The Central University of Kashmir, a lead uni-
its are high, they have opportunities curated WhatsApp messages can be basis started to join the university since 2012. Fac- versity, has a firm conviction to guide the existing
for engagement and learning in the shared widely. Called *Karona: Thodi ulty of CUK is intellectually elevated and their main higher education institutions of the region. Keep-
process,” he said. Masti, Thodi Padhai.* focus is always on incremental progression of their ing in view the past circumstances and the current
Zeeshan said they are initiating a “These messages have video/audio disciples eliminating placebo effects. The university pandemic situation, it becomes imperative to take
digital content sharing exercise for content focused on hands-on learning has its own Design and Innovation Centre (DIC) and This is a hybrid model with integrating a lead and without losing its originality come up
children which can help parents and activities. We are also sharing our con- its main focus is to promote local crafts on scientific with alternative and innovative ways not only in
community members to make chil- tent to those parents as well who don’t lines. CUK was able to get accredited in 2017 though ways of engaging students in traditional teaching & learning but also in examination and
dren learn even at their home through have access to internet or Smartphone at rented campuses and was accredited with B ++ classrooms with virtual mode of teaching evaluation mechanism even if the university may
Pratham`s digital program. through SMS,” he said. grade. In 2018, the university was in a position to and learning. To be successful on this have to amend its act or ordinances.
“Pratham`s Digital content has The organization has so far covered hold its first convocation.
been created for three domains - 9366 students under their program Central University of Kashmir has taken a front, Information Communication Dr. Mohammad Sayid Bhat is Sr. Assistant Professor,
preparation for school, preparation amid the ongoing COVID-19 lockdown. number of initiatives for quality improvement Technology has a major role to play. Central University of Kashmir
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Colonel, Major... Routine patients... Pregnant woman... MHA asks states, UTs to take
precautions against COVID19 in jails
p.m. on Saturday. The operation was launched jointly by Dr Farhat Jabeen, head department of gynaecology and tently high over the past week, the positive percentage
21-RR, J&K’s Police’ SOG and CRPF. Later soldiers from 9 obstetrics at GMC Srinagar said. has decreased in comparison to the week before. New Delhi, May 3: The disease is highly infectious
Para also took part in the operation. Dr Jabeen said the patient’s attendants had concealed her residence. On Sunday, GMC Srinagar reported 846 COVID19 tests had been car- Centre has asked all states and even pre-symptomatic
"A joint operation was launched by the Army and the “The patient was in active labour, she could have been delivered any- ried out at it virology lab. At SKIMS, Dr Farooq Jan, medical superinten- to take precautions against people can infect others, and
police on Saturday. A team comprising five Army and where,” she said. dent of the Institute said, 826 samples had been tested. Together, in past a COVID-19 outbreak in jails any person who is in close
24 hours 1672 tests were carried out in Kashmir of which 35 were found to
police personnel entered the target area occupied by the However, that was not the case. While the woman was suffering labor be positive. The positive percentage on Sunday stood at 2 percent. On and correctional homes and contact with someone who
militants to evacuate the civilians. They successfully extri- pain, she was refused admission at three hospitals they went to before Saturday, 25 out of 1083 tested total were found positive – 2.3 percent. ensure proper hygiene at has suspected or confirmed
cated the civilians. However, during the process, the team reaching LD Hospital. “They did not even cast a glance at my wife,” her On 25 April, 42 out of 1071 samples had tested positive – 3.9 percent. such facilities. COVID-19 is at risk of con-
was subjected to heavy volume of fire by the militants,” husband said. On 22 April, 27 positives were reported out of 719 tested – 3.7 percent. In a communication to tracting the disease, it said.
Army spokesman Col. Rajesh Kalia said. The denial of admission and the chaos surrounding which patient Kupwara district had 11 new cases today, Anantnag 10, Budgam 5, all states and Union Terri- "People in prisons and
Reports said Col. Sharma-led party found themselves in can be treated at which facility is resulting in “unspeakable pain” to Shopian 4, Baramulla 3 and Pulwama 1. One positive case been reported tories, the Home Ministry other places of detention,
from Jammu division.
front of the militants, who had already entered the house. patients, a senior doctor at GMC Srinagar said. He said a majority of said the novel coronavirus living in closed and crowded
While the total number of cases in Kashmir division detected so far
Talking to the Greater Kashmir, General Officer Com- patients continue to be non-COVID19. “However, no thought is being is 640, Jammu has reported 61 cases. is a global health crisis and environment, are likely to
manding 15 Corps, Lt Gen Raju, said that the operation was spared for them,” he said. Among the new cases is a pregnant woman from Anantnag. As per has affected a huge popula- be more vulnerable to the
going on for last some days. He said that they had tracked A doctor working in SKIMS Soura said that the way COVID19 was government orders, all pregnant women in red zones are being sampled tion the world over. coronavirus disease," the
the militants in forests, but it would have led to civilian being managed in Kashmir was putting every other patient’s life at risk. for COVID19. Priority is being given to women who have completed 34 The virus which causes the Home Ministry said.
casualties in case of an encounter. "These days people are “If a heart attack patient from a red zone arrives at a hospital ‘not meant weeks of pregnancy.
collecting Guchi in forests," Gen Raju said. for suspected cases’, he will be asked to travel a 100 km to reach some A one-year old girl from Shopian is also among positives. The girl
Gen. Raju said that on Saturday Army got fresh informa-
tion that militants are in a house in Chanjmulla. "The first
other hospital identified for the purpose,” he said.
A senior doctor working in GMC Baramulla said that the associated
is the youngest COVID19 case reported in Kashmir so far. Earlier last
week, a two year old from Shopian had also tested positive, the young- Virus pandemic being used to curb
press freedom: Report
est at that time.
party that reached there was CO and four others includ- hospital of the medical college, which has been designated a COVID19 Last month, a COVID19 negative eight month old had been reported
ing JK Police officer," he said, adding that there was call hospital is refusing every patient with any other emergency. “DH Baram- as a COVID19 positive case by Government “due to some confusion”. A
for help from inside. "Once the party entered the house, ulla was the main hospital in north Kashmir for catering to patient needs, four year old cousin of this girl had tested positive. Berlin, May 3: An international ernments to exercise control
encounter started," the GOC said. including emergencies,” he said. He said that recently patient with a Five other children aged between 2 and 7 have tested positive today. media rights group said Sunday over the media on the pretext
"Then the contact with the party was lost. They were bone fracture and another with gall bladder rupture were refused treat- Five among today’s positive cases are elderly people aged over 60 years. the coronavirus pandemic is of preventing the spread of dis-
Three districts in Kashmir now have 100 plus COVID19 cases.
fired upon inside the house leading to fatalities,” he said. ment at the hospital and asked to seek treatment elsewhere. being used by governments information.”
As per a fresh order issued by J&K Government, all districts in Kash-
The senior Army General said that militants were also COVID19 management was making healthcare difficult to access for mir division have been categorized as red zones. In addition, Jammu, around the world to increase It said authoritarian govern-
killed on Saturday evening. "We did not clear the house most patients, he said. Kathua and Samba have also been put under red zone category. Doda, restrictions on press freedoms. ments have been abusing emer-
during the night fearing more casualties," Gen Raju said. Moreover, a doctor working at LD Hospital said, doctors were also Kishtwar and Poonch are green districts as per this order available on In a report issued to coin- gency measures to “further stifle
"In the morning, we recovered the bodies of our people bearing the brunt of the crisis. “They face the wrath of people and expo- the directorate of information and public relations official Twitter handle. cide with World Press Freedom independent media and criminal-
and militants." sure to the illness both,” she said while blaming administrative decisions Day 2020, the International ise journalism,” while in democra-
He said that in the operation LeT top commander Haider,
a Pakistani militant, was killed. He said that militants were
only two in number. "Rest are speculations including the
for this.
11 staff members were put under quarantine due to their possible
exposure to the COVID19 positive case. Medical superintendent of
14 new cases... Press Institute concluded
that in both democratic and
autocratic states the “public
cies “efforts to control the public
narrative and restrict access to
information around the pandemic
one that a phone call on the mobile phone of the Colonel the Hospital, Dr Shabir Siddiqui said three doctors have also been put An official here said that the three positive tested cases health crisis has allowed gov- are on the rise.” Agencies
was attended by a militant." under quarantine. belong to Hardu Ichloo Tangmarg. He said they include a
This is the second time when 21-RR has lost it command- However, he said, the patient’s attendant could not be blamed for young girl and a kid aged two years.
ing officer. In 2000, Colonel Rajinder Chauhan along with
Brig B S Shergil were killed in an IED attack on Handwara-
Zachaldara road.
exposing the doctors and nurses to the infection. “His wife was in labor
pain and he had suffered a great deal before reaching here,” he said.
Government on 01 May instituted an SOP for handling pregnant
“All the three have contact history with a person from same village
who was tested positive for the virus on Saturday,” said Dr Syed Masood,
Medical Superintendent associated hospital Government Medical Col-
All courts in J&K...
lege Baramulla.
This is the fourth incident in which the security forces women amidst COVID19. Last month, an SOP was formulated to desig- Meanwhile, 11 persons from Kupwara district tested positive on ment (GAD) today ordered that educational institutions
have suffered heavy casualties in recent days. On Friday, nate health facilities in Kashmir as Level 1, 2 and 3 as per their capacity Sunday, taking the total number of positive cases in the district to 43. and training institutions will remain closed till May 17 in
two soldiers were killed in cross-LoC shelling in Uri. Last to manage COVID19. An official said that all the 11 persons belong to Gonipora village in Jammu and Kashmir.
month, five elite Para soldiers were killed in an encounter However, confusion is rife regarding these measures. Handwara. “All the 11 positive cases have history of contact with the As per the order, the GAD in continuation of the govern-
with militants in Keran and three CRPF personnel was En route Srinagar, at Mother and Child Hospital Anantnag, where the earlier positive tested cases. The contact tracing and testing in the ment order number 477-JK (GAD) of April 17, 2020, all the
killed in Sopore shootout. woman could have delivered has been rendered inaccessible for preg- entire red zone area will continue,” said Anshul Garg, Deputy Commis- educational institutions/training institutes in the Union
sioner Kupwara.
nant women from Red Zones. Medical Superintendent of the hospital Territory of Jammu and Kashmir will remain closed till
PM, Defence Minister... said they had the instructions to refer pregnant women from Red Zones
to SKIMS MC “till Friday”. “The instructions changed on Saturday and
Mayor, SMC officials...
May 17th, 2020.
4 children among... the need. Kindly address it before it is too late (sic),” a local Sadat Khaki by my views and convictions.” quarantine at Kathua for 21 days," he said.
On Saturday, IANS had reported that no action can be taken against
wrote on micro-blogging website twitter.
Lockdown 3.0... Medical Superintendent ( MS), MCCH Dr Mir JI Andrabi, however, said
the pregnant woman was bought dead to the hospital. “As per protocols
we were supposed to take the sample of the deceased woman, wrap it
the Chairperson, Members or officers performing functions under this
Act, or under authority of the Commission, in respect of anything which
is done in good faith or intended to be done in pursuance of this Act by
lowed by 1271 in Uttar Pradesh and 1227 in Karnataka, 692 in Haryana,
and 665 in Maharashtra.
Besides, 602 have registered themselves in Madhya Pradesh, 359
or under the authority of the Commission,” the Delhi Minorities Com- in Rajasthan, 322 in Uttarakhand, 138 in Telangana, 137 in Gujarat, 84 in
Valley during next two weeks, therefore, “we cannot allow properly and hand it over to the family. However, as we were making mission Act says. (IANS) Himachal Pradesh, 76 in Chandigarh, 71 in Andaman and Nicobar, 46 in
any sort of leniency”. He added that they were also ensur- the preparations, her relatives created ruckus and took away the body Kerala, 37 in Andhra Pradesh, 36 in West Bengal, 14 each on Assam and
ing the necessary Covid-19 testing of those persons entering
the Valley.
The detailed guidelines for the Valley in order to
forcibly,” Andrabi said. Meanwhile, following the protest by family, the
authorities placed a doctor and a paramedic under suspension and
ordered inquiry into the incident. “The medical officer, Dr. Ridwana
Kashmir Saffron... Goa. Three more students have registered their names in Chattisgarh
and two in Bihar. Already the government has announced that over
18000 labourers and workers have been evacuated till Saturday evening.
“Over 18000 (labourers) arrived so far by Saturday evening. We may
follow the lockdown till May 17 will be issued soon, he and staff nurse Zareefa Akhtar are put under suspension regarding the overall economic prosperity of the producers. He added
not be able to respond to everyone’s call but rest assured we are on job
said. death of a pregnant woman, admitted at SDH Seer, under MRD no. 298 that the prime purpose of registering a geographic indica- to bring you back. Thanks for your patience,” commissioner secretary
Earlier, four districts including Srinagar were declared at MCCH, GMC Anantnag with the inquiry pending regarding the case,” tion is to seek protection for specific products produced in Jal Shakti department Ajeet Kumar Sahu said.
as Covid-19 Red Zones in Jammu and Kashmir by the Union read the order issued by BMO. a particular geographic region.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Friday while 12
other districts were confirmed as Orange Zones and rest
of the four as Green Zones.
CMO Anantnag, Dr. Mukhtar Ahmad also confirmed that the inquiry
has been ordered. “We have sent the preliminary inquiry report to the
directorate of health services,” he said.
Speaking about the marketing of any product having GI Tag,
the Director said it can encourage and motivate the marketers to
expand their business at a global level besides; the protection of
Journalists...
However, the Div Com said only agro-based and small Deputy Commissioner, Anantnag has also ordered an inquiry into Geographical Indications boosts exports and helps the farmers to current circumstances, those decisions can make the dif-
scale industries will be allowed to start operations from the incident. “The inquiry will be conducted by Additional deputy com- get best remuneration for their economic sustainability ference between life and death.
Monday. “We are also keen that small scale industry such missioner Anantnag and the report will be submitted within three days,” Pertinent to mention J&K Government contemplated to file “As the pandemic spreads, it has also given rise to a second pan-
as handicrafts and handlooms start their production,” he said. The DC said whosoever will be found guilty the action would an application for GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATION OF KASHMIR demic of misinformation, from harmful health advice to wild conspiracy
Pole said adding that while all these will be allowed to be taken against him. SAFFRON because of its unique identity and superior quality as theories”, he said.
“The press provides the antidote: verified, scientific, fact-based
resume, “but on the ground there shall be no ease in compared to saffron grown around the world. Accordingly, Direc-
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Pantha Chowk
The road near Pantha Chowk, in outskirts of Srinagar, is in dilapidated condition, and with a mere shower the entire stretch turns into a cesspool. Mubashir Khan/GK
KASHMIR, (REGD.)
ties concerned the problem of water logging in our bersome journey. In case
area. Every time it rains the entire locality turns of medical emergencies, we
into a cesspool, forcing people to stay indoors. The face immense problems in
life comes to a grinding halt during the rains. The ferrying patients to hospi-
Head office: Opposite L.D. Hospital Lal Mandi Road Srinagar.
logged water in the drains and lanes becomes breed- tal due to the bad condition P.O Box No 70 GPO Srinagar-190001 ( India)
ing ground for mosquitoes and emanates foul smell. of the road. We appealed E.mail:hazimrashid@gmail.com, admin@irrtonline.org, visit us at: www.irrtonline.org.
Despite repeated please the authorities have failed authorities to start the
HUMANTARIAN APPEAL
to set up permanent drainage system in the area repair work on the road
to resolve the problem once for all. We request the without any further delay.
authorities at Srinagar Municipal Commission to
Residents of Sumur-
send teams to dewater the lanes, particularly Lane No
bug through Shakeel
9, and sanitise the area to prevent spread of diseases.
Ahmad In this month of Mawasat Zakat Centre Srinagar of ( IRRT Kashmir)
appeal generous people to donate their Zakat Sodakat for running two
Ilahibagh, orphanages DARUL EHSAN at Bagi Mehtab Usmania Colony Srinagar
Dogs on prowl Buchpora and Darul Muhsinat (Female) at Singpora Pattan by using digital mode
E-banking, M-Pay ( APP) or Direct deposit in our account no:
in Batamaloo localities face
locality water shortage
CD: 0002010100007721 with Jammu and
We the residents of Shah
Faisal Abad, Batamaloo The taps in localities of Kashmir Bank, B/Unit Amira Kadal Srinagar,
near Khadi Mill request
the authorities at the
Ilahibagh and Buchpora
are running dry for the IFSC code: JAKA0SQARE
Srinagar Municipal past several days. Despite
taking up the issues with
We appeal to all earning hands humbly to donate at least Rs
Corporation to free the
locality from the growing the PHE authorities, people 500/= monthly for our orphans through their bank accounts
continue to suffer, amid the
menace of stray dogs.
These dogs roam lockdown and the ongoing SIM or Sponser on Orphan for education. May Allah reward
around in the locality for holy month of Ramadhan.
Owing to restrictions on
you in this endeavour:
the entire day, forcing
people to stay indoors. It
has led to a fear among
people’s movement we
can’t even lodge a protest to Abdul Rashid Hanjura
locals as the locality has
witnessed several cases
register our grievances. We
urge the PHE authorities Advocate | Social Activist
of attacks by dogs. to issue direction for early Founder IRRT. Head Office, Opp: L.D Hospital
Fayaz Ahmad Khan redressal of our problems
Residents of Ila- Phone: 9419075361
hibagh localities E-mail: hazimrashid@gmail.com | visit us at www.irrtonline.org.
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harassment of journalists
COVID-19 are not -- social, political, cul- Movement of people ments in urban areas, dent of Sarhad, Sanjay these stranded passengers.
"squandered away", tural and other kinds by air, rail and road is like Special Economic Nahar has said that the They are around 650 stu-
officials said Sunday. of gatherings and reli- allowed for select pur- Zones (SEZs), Export association had decided to dents stranded in Pune and
The country has been gious or public worship poses, and for purposes Oriented Units (EOUs), arrange bus service for the once any such announce-
Srinagar, May 3: Peoples “When people of Kashmir divided in three zones -- places are in the prohib- as permitted by the industrial estates and stranded students but the ment is made we may have
Democractic Party leader, need fast and efficient infor- Red, Orange and Green ited list. MHA. In containment industrial townships decision did not materialize more registrations,” reads
Rouf Bhat on Saturday criti- mation to fight the dreadful - based on coronavi- However, movement areas, movements of with access control have due to the expected issues the letter.
cized the government for the disease, its consequences, rus risk-profiling. The of individuals for non- people is totally banned been permitted from faced by the students during It reads that train service
ongoing ban on high-speed they have been deprived extended lockdown is essential activities in all and essential services Monday in all zones, their travel from Pune to will be viable for all the stu-
internet and harassment of of the high speed internet slated to last till May 17. zones, barring contain- are delivered at the door- except containment J&K. dents without any stop till
journalists. which amounts to sheer According to the ment areas, is allowed steps. areas. “In 55 seater buses only 27 Udhampur.
In a statement, Bhat said injustice,” he said. Home Ministry, activi- but strictly between 7 The list of permitted Private offices can passengers will be allowed “I hope our request will
when the entire world is Bhat expressed anguish ties prohibited through- am and 7 pm. activities also include: operate in red zones and as such we have to orga- get due consideration and
observing World Press Day, that on one hand tall claims out the country, irre- Barber shops, spas OPDs and medical clin- with up to 33 per cent nize around 30 buses. The these passengers can travel
Kashmir is suffering under of freedom of press were spective of the zones and salons in Green and ics in all zones with strength with the journey from Pune to J&K back to their homes. I am
2G internet and journalists being made but on the other are: air, rail, metro Orange zones is allowed social distancing norms remaining persons is very long and there are hopeful that your good self
in the region are harassed hand, Kashmiri Journalists travel; inter-state move- to open as is the sale of and other precautions. working from home. major challenges enroute will take action on our
for doing their job profes- were being harassed on one ment by road; schools, non-essential items by However, these will not PTI crossing all state borders,” request at the earliest,” the
sionally. or the other pretext. reads the letter. letter reads.
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