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Sydney Sixers all-rounder Tom Curran has been suspended for The death toll of Palestinians from Israeli attacks in the Gaza Strip since October 7 has reached 20,000, according to
four games after an argument with an umpire prior to the team’s a statement issued by the Hamas-run government media office. The statement said on Wednesday that the victims
encounter against the Hobart Hurricanes on December 11 at the included more than 8,000 children and 6,200 women, while more than 52,000 people were injured and 6,700 others
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Chilla-i-Kalan'
4 soldiers killed, begins, lives up to its
name on day 1
3 injured in militant Srinagar, Dec 21: Kash-
mir's harshest winter pe-
riod, Chilla-i-Kalan', be-
gan on Thursday with the
mercury dropping several

attack in Poonch
Poonch/Jammu, Dec 21: Four sol-
diers were killed and three injured
when heavily armed militants
ambushed two Army vehicles in
Poonch district on Thursday, offi-
cials said.
The vehicles, carrying the per-
sonnel to the site of a cordon-and-
search operation, came under at-
tack at a blind curve at Dhatyar
Morh between Dhera Ki Gali and
Bufliaz under the jurisdiction of
Surankote police station around
3.45 pm, according to officials.
Jammu-based defence PRO Lt
Col Suneel Bartwal said a joint
search operation was launched in
the general area of Dhera Ki Gali in
the Thanamandi-Surankote region
of Poonch district Wednesday night
based on "hard intelligence" about
the presence of terrorists and an en-
counter ensued there.
As additional forces were mov-
ing to the site, the militants fired
In the ongoing operation, four
soldiers were killed and three in-
jured, the officials said.
The operation is in progress and
further details are being ascer-
tained, they added.
Disturbing images and vid-
the possibility of the soldiers engag-
ing in hand-to-hand combat with
militants during the intense con-
frontation.
The officials said there was
a possibility that militants had
walked away with arms of the tar-
ists in the region.
The ambush came weeks after
a major gunfight in the Dharm-
sal belt of Bajimaal forest area in
nearby Rajouri district that left five
Army personnel, including two cap-
tains, dead last month.
The stretch between Dhera Ki
Gali and Bufliaz on the boundary
of Rajouri and Poonch districts is
densely forested and leads to Cham-
rer forest and then Bhata Dhurian
forest, where five soldiers were
killed in an ambush on an Army ve-
hicle on April 20 this year.
In May, five more Army person-
nel were killed and a major-rank of-
ficer was injured in Chamrer forest
during an anti-militancy operation.
A foreign militant was also killed
in the operation.
This year, Rajouri, Poonch and
Reasi districts witnessed a series
of encounters that left 54 persons,
including 19 security personnel
notches below the freezing
point at many places, offi-
cials said.
Srinagar city -- the sum-
mer capital of Jammu and
Kashmir -- recorded a low
of minus 4.3 degrees Celsi-
us on Tuesday night, down
from the previous night's
minus 3.7 degrees Celsius,
they said.
Pahalgam in south
Kashmir's Anantnag dis-
trict, which serves as one
of the base camps for the
annual Amarnath Yatra,
recorded a minimum tem-
perature of minus 5.8 de-
grees Celsius, they said.
The famous ski resort
of Gulmarg in Baramulla
district recorded a low of
minus 3.0 degrees Celsius,
the officials said.
Qazigund recorded a
low of minus 4.0 degrees
Celsius, Kokernag town
saw the mercury settle at
minus 3.0 degrees Celsius
and Kupwara recorded a
low of minus 4.0 degrees
Celsius.
The weatherman has
forecast generally dry
weather over the next few
days in Kashmir.
The drop in temperature
has resulted in the freezing
of many slow-moving water
bodies. It has also resulted
in the freezing of water sup-
ply pipes in some areas.
The intense cold wave
has forced people in the
city to put on extra layers of
clothes to stay warm.
With electricity supply
erratic in many areas of
Kashmir, people have re-
sorted to the use of Kangri,
an earthen firepot, to beat
the chill.
The drop in temperature
has resulted in an increase
in respiratory problems
among children and elder-
ly.
'Chilla-i-Kalan' is the 40-
day harshest winter period
when a cold wave grips the
region and the temperature
drops considerably leading
to the freezing of water bod-
ies, including the famous
Dal Lake here, as well as
the water supply lines in
several parts of the valley.
The < More on Page 6

upon the Army vehicles -- a truck
and a Gypsy.
The troops swiftly responded to
the attack, the defence spokesper-
eos emerging from the site showed
blood on the street, broken helmets
of soldiers and shattered wind-
screens of the two Army vehicles.
Early end to
geted soldiers.
As the operation continues, au-
thorities are diligently working to
gather more information and bring
and 28 militants, dead so far, the
officials said, ascribing the uptick
in violence to "desperate attempts
from across the border" to revive

tumultuous Winter
son said. The officials have not ruled out an end to the threat posed by terror- terrorism < More on Page 6

India takes note of Pak In J&K, red tape replaced

Army chief's meetings Session of Parliament
with red carpet for New Criminal Laws Get Parliament Nod
in Washington
New Delhi, Dec 21 (PTI) In an indirect indication of its
displeasure over talks between top US officials and Paki-
stani Army chief General Asim Munir in Washington,
industries: LG Sinha New Delhi, Dec 21
(PTI)
Winter
Parliament's
Session was
India on Thursday said its concerns for Islamabad's sup- Jammu, December 21: adjourned sine die on
port to terrorism is well known and it hopes that other Lieutenant Governor Thursday, a day ahead
countries would also take it seriously. Manoj Sinha inaugurat- of schedule ending three
The Pakistan Army chief arrived in Washington last ed Jammu Kashmir Food frenetic weeks that saw
week on his first official visit to the US. Processing and Wellness a security breach in Lok
Munir met US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Sec- Conclave in Jammu, to- Sabha, suspension of 146
retary of Defence Llyod J Austin, Deputy Secretary of day. MPs and the expulsion
State Victoria Nuland, Deputy National Security Advis- On the occasion, J&K of Trinamool Congress
er Jonathan Finer and Chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff SICOP and Apollo Hospi- member Mahua Moitra
General Charles Q Brown. tal exchanged land deed in the "bribe-for-query"
"Yes, we did see some reports < More on Page 6 for setting up of Apollo
Hospital in the region.
case.
The session, which New criminal justice
bills watershed moment
The Lt Governor began on December 4,

CS visits SPS Museum welcomed the industry

leaders, policymakers
and stakeholders from
Lalmandi Srinagar hospitality, wellness &
food processing sectors
to explore investment
Srinagar, Dec 21: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo today opportunities and foster
made a visit to Shri Pratap Singh (SPS) Museum Lalman-
di here.
Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir; Secretary, Tour-
collaboration during the
two-day conclave, organ-
ized by J&K Trade Pro-
ism & Culture; Deputy Commissioner Srinagar; Engi- motion Ogranization.
neer in Chief/Secretary Technical, PW (R&B) Depart- He said the Exchange
ment; Director, Archives, Archaeology & Museums; of land deed with Apollo
Director Tourism, Kashmir; Chief Engineer, KPDCL be- Hospital today will pave
sides other concerned were present on the occasion. the way for one of the
During this visit the Chief Secretary visited various biggest players in health
galleries of the museum and was briefed by the Deputy sector to formally start
Director, Archives, Archaeology & Museums, Kashmir the ground work in the
about the precious collection displayed/housed in the Union Territory. It will
galleries there. boost healthcare system
Chief Secretary's keen interest in the museum's treas- and enhance opportuni-
ures underscored the importance of preserving and ties for < More on Page 6
promoting the region's cultural heritage. The artifacts,
ranging from ancient manuscripts to traditional crafts,
‘Participatory
saw both Rajya Sabha
and Lok Sabha running
largely peacefully for the
in history: PM Modi
governance can
first week but the scenar-
io changed after Decem-
ber 13.
On the anniversary of
reduce disparities’ the 2001 Parliament at-
tack, two people jumped
into the chamber of the
Samba, December 21: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sin- Lower House of Parlia-
ha joined the Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra at Mahal Shah ment from the public
Panchayat, Samba, on Monday. gallery during the Zero
He also laid the foundation stone for 50-bedded Ayush Hour, released yellow gas
integrated hospital at Ghagwal. The Hospital will pro- from canisters and shout-
vide Ayurveda, Unani and Homeopathic healthcare fa- ed slogans before being
cilities to the people. overpowered by MPs. New Delhi, Dec 21: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on
Addressing a public gathering, the Lt Governor said During the session, Thursday hailed the passage of three criminal justice
the enthusiasm of all sections of society towards Viksit both the Houses ap- bills that will replace as many colonial-era acts as a wa-
Bharat Sankalp Yatra is also a symbol of Aspirational proved some key bills tershed moment in India's history, and said it marked the
Jammu Kashmir which has complete faith in responsive- such as those to replace beginning of a new era with laws centered on public ser-
ness of the government to mitigate all < More on Page 6 colonial < More on Page 6 vice and welfare. < More on Page 6

Dulloo for better coordination

provided a tangible link to Kashmir's storied past. His
visit aimed not only to appreciate < More on Page 6 Online
submission
Govt Asks Employees
To Submit APRs, among farmers, Agri Department of Haj forms
extended
Warns Over Failure Srinagar, Dec 21: Chief Secretary,
Atal Dulloo Thursday inaugurated
a Divisional Level Mega Kisan Mela
present in the mega event.
Speaking on the occasion, Chief
Secretary highlighted the signifi-
Srinagar, Dec 21: All
intending pilgrims are
Srinagar, Dec 21: The administration on Thursday organized by the Agriculture & cance of HADP for the overall de- being informed through
warned its work staff against non-submission of prop- Farm Welfare Department under velopment of Agriculture and allied that the last date for sub-
erty returns, underling that the same shall invite action Holistic Agriculture Development sectors in J&K. He said that the 29 mission of online Haj Ap-
against them under the Prevention of Corruption Act, be- Programme(HADP) here at Agri- projects being implemented under plication Forms for Haj
sides, shall result in denial of their Vigilance Clearance. culture Complex Lal Mandi. HADP will prove a game changer – 2024 has been extended
“Sub Section 2 of Section 9 of the Jammu and Kashmir Vice Chancellor SKUAST, Prof for Agriculture economic growth upto 15th January, 2024.
Public Men and Public Servants Declaration of Assets Nazir Ahmad Ganai, Divisional and ecosystem. Consequently, ap-
and other Provisions Act, 1983 lays down that it shall be Commissioner, Kashmir, Vijay Chief Secretary said that the plicants possessing
incumbent on the part of every public servant to submit Kumar Bidhuri, Deputy Com- HADP initiative is a major step to- machine readable valid
annual returns of the assets held by him and his family missioner Srinagar, Mohammad wards creating a sustainable and Indian International
members in the month of January every year and shall Aijaz Asad, Director Agriculture profitable Agricultural ecosystem. Passports issued on or
indicate the reasons for increase, if any, in the assets and Kashmir, Chowdhary Mohammad He said the programme aims to em- before 15th January, 2024
source thereof,” reads a government < More on Page 6 Iqbal, other senior Officers and large number of progressive farm- ers and Agri Entrepreneurs were power farmers < More on Page 6 and valid < More on Page 6
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India abstains on UNGA EAM Palestinian

Jaishankar lauds role of
death toll
SKUAST-K Holds
resolution asking ICJ opinion on
‘violation’ of Palestinian rights
Indian peacekeepers under UN
in Gaza
during hits
visit to 20,000
Cyprus
US expects conflict to move to ‘lower intensity phase’
2nd Alumni Meet
LARNACA (CYPRUS):
UNITED NATIONS: India has ab- and the United Nations from this sta- He added that at the UN General Affairs Minister S Jais- Gaza/Washington: The
stained in the UN General Assem- tus?” The US and Israel voted against Assembly High-Level Week in Sep- hankar has lauded thedeath toll of Palestinians
bly on a resolution that asked the the resolution while Brazil, Japan, tember 2021, Palestinian Author- role of Indian peacekeep-from Israeli attacks in the
International Court of Justice for its Myanmar and France were among ity President Mahmoud Abbas ers under the flag of theGaza Strip since October 7
opinion on the legal consequences of those that abstained. announced in his remarks that if United Nations as he visit-has reached 20,000, accord-

Zaka-ur-Rab presented lifetime achievement award posthumously

Israel’s “prolonged occupation” and Before the vote, Israel’s Ambassa- Israel did not withdraw to the 1967 ed a street here in Cyprusing to a statement issued by
annexation of the Palestinian terri- dor to the United Nations Gilad Er- lines within a year, the Palestinians named in memory of Gen-the Hamas-run government
tory. dan said that the “outrageous resolu- would turn to The Hague. “Today’s eral K S Thimayya. media office.
The draft resolution ‘Is- vote is the realisation of Ab- Jaishankar is currently The statement said on
raeli practices affecting the bas’s ultimatum,” he said. on his first official visit toWednesday that the victims
human rights of the Pales- Following the vote, World Cyprus as India and thisincluded more than 8,000
tinian people in the Occu- Jewish Congress President Mediterranean countrychildren and 6,200 women,
pied Palestinian Territory, Ronald S. Lauder said in a state- celebrate 60 years of diplo-while more than 52,000 peo-
including East Jerusalem’ ment that the vote at the United matic relations. ple were injured and 6,700
was adopted by a recorded Nations exemplifies an ongo- “So nice to see the streetothers were missing, Xin-
hua news agency reported.
vote on Friday, with 87 votes ing pattern of bias against Is- in Larnaca named after preciation for India’s he said. force in Cyprus. While in
A total of 310 medical “It’s clear that the con- Gaza Strip following the
in favour, 26 against and 53 rael, and “we applaud those 26 General K S Thimayya. substantive contribution “Our island, having one Cyprus, he died of a heart
personnel, 35 civil defence flict will move and needs October 7 attack by Hamas
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Thursday conducted its second alumni meet at beginning of the event, followed by felicitation of achievements of SKUAST-K along with the details ber 7, according to WAFA, “It is vitally important manding of Hamas — that it
its adoption of related discriminato- Erdan added that the decision to directly involved.” World Jewish contributor to UN missions whose tireless efforts ed Nations unit dealing The External Affairs
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the University in academic, research, extension along with newly admitted students of SKUAST- with Jaishankar, who is on matic staff and safeguard Indian Army, he went
in Gaza to retaliate against harm to them, maximising Biden was asked by the on dia and Cyprus celebrate
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what are the
meet was held toheard
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came him lations.
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formation of the varsity and society. The slogan exposure to students and faculty. He exhorted from the alumni, graduate faculty, serving offic- 7 when about 1,200 people amid growing outrage Wisconsin, to comment on
of the meet was to relive, reconnect, restore, re- the alumni to contribute their wisdom as well ers and faculty as well as students towards the were killed and more than around the world — and to a grim milestone of 20,000
vitalise, and replenish. More than 250 SKUAST-K as enrich the endowment fund of their beloved fund. 200 were taken hostage, ac- some extent within the US Palestinian deaths in the
Troubles aside, Xi says China
alumni attended the event physically and several alma mater. He highlighted the importance of
WHO asks China to regularly share
overseas alumni attended virtually. The retired the alumni in the development of an institution of thanks. Several senior alumni also spoke on
Registrar, Prof TH Masoodi, proposed the vote
Afghan educator who
cording to the Israeli tallies. — over the soaring Palestin- conflict in Gaza that was ex-
The US expects to see the ian civilian deaths resulting pected to reach on Monday.

on 'right side of history'

faculty and officers of the university also attend- and added that the SKUAST-K alumni will be an the occasion and thanked the university for or- ongoing conflict between Is- from the intensification of
ed. The participants appreciated the efforts of the important part of the university. He also gave an ganising the meet. quit over women ban in
rael and Hamas “move to a aerial bombardments and dent said in a short answer,
“It’s tragic,” the Presi-

caring.
BEIJING: China “stands
onThethe event
rightwassidesupported
of his- by
Meanwhile, the econo-
mythe ICAR-World
is fighting its way ture
data on COVID-19 situation
university in imbibing the culture of sharing and insight into the sustainable Agri-education model SKUAST-K alumni network has been formulat- lower intensity phase,” the ground operations by the without elaborating.
that SKUAST-K has developed to imbibe the cul- ed to strengthen the relationship between alumni country’s top diplomat said.
outof innovation and entrepreneurship among and the university, promote fundraising, career
universities vows to fight
Israel Defense Forces in the Agencies

Bank funded National Agricultural Higher Edu- the students and faculty. development and mentoring in furtherance of
tory,” the country's leader of the doldrums, spurring UNITED NATIONS/GENEVA: KABUL: An Afghan aca- poverty, and humilia-
cation Project (NAHEP) for the institutional de- Vice Chancellor also paid rich tribute to Dr academic & professional excellence of the Univer-
Xi Jinping said on Sat- rising
velopment of SKUAST-K.
urday in a New Year's
unemployment,
while ties with the US and
The World Health Organization has
Zaka ur Rab, the former principal of the College sity.
again urged China to regularly share
Viksit Bharat @ 2047: Voice of Youth demic who caused a storm tion," he said.
by quitting and tearing Authorities say the
Several senior government functionaries, of Agriculture, Wadura, who passed away recent- The music performance of the popular Kash-

CUK’s Science deptts

administrative came as other
address that secretaries, officers major from nations
de- are at
ly. SKUAST-K specific
presentedanda real-time data on the miri folk singer Noor Mohammad was the lime-
lifetime achievement up his degree certificates ban on women attending
questions swirl
velopment over hisbanks
departments, historic
and lows. business award to Dr Zaka COVID-19 situation in the country, light of the day. Students from the different fac-
posthumously. on live television to pro- university was imposed
government's who
representatives completedSetting
handling aside their un-
their education Describing amid
him aassurge in coronavirus
the pioneer of agriculturalcases ulties of the university made various cultural test the ban on women in because they were not
of Covid-19
from SKUAST-K and economic
also attended. certainty,
Retired people faculty ineducation
Bei- andafter Beijinginrelaxed
extension Kashmir, itsastrict
tribute "zero-
to performances to showcase the diversity and in- universities has vowed to observing a strict Islamic

organize training for

and political
members challenges
and officers shared jing memories
at their and otherand citiesDr have
Zaka was COVID"
read out at policy.
the event. clusivity of the university and country. The event fight the order "even if it dress code.
home and
lauded abroad. made by SKUAST-K
the progress returned in torecent
work, shop- The globalProf
Director, Education, healthMAA agency has asked
Siddique wel- was broadcast live on the SKUAST-K Krishi FM costs my life". But Mashal, who also
Speaking on national ping areas and restau-
years. comed the guestsChinese
and health
spoke about officials to share data Radio.
the importance Ismail Mashal, a lecturer runs an educational in-
television from behind a rants, with consumers on genetic sequencing, hospitalisa- in journalism for more stitute for men and wom-
desk in a wood-paneled preparing for January's

JNV students
tions, deaths and vaccinations. than a decade at three uni- en, dismissed that justifi-

KU VC urges more
office, Xi largely avoided Lunar New Year holiday,
directly addressing issues the most significant in the
confronting the coun-
India calls for inclusive,
A high-level meeting took place be-
tween officials from WHO and China
on the current surge in COVID-19 VID-19 expert networks including from spreading.
versities in Kabul, shred cation.
his qualifications and "They told us to imple-
resigned from the institu- ment the wearing of hi-

students to embrace
try, pointing instead
to successes in agricul-
tural production, pov- representative govt
cases to seek further information on the COVID-19 clinical management
the situation, and to offer WHO's ex- network," the WHO statement said.
pertise and further support, a WHO
"In the absence of comprehensive
information from China, it is under-
It said that the WHO has invited standable that countries around the
tions after the ban was is- jabs for women -- we did
sued this month. that. They told us to seg-
"I'm raising my voice. regate classes -- we did

'Viksit Bharat'
erty elimination and its statement said on Friday. Chinese scientists to present de- world are acting in ways that they I'm standing with my sis- that too," he said, dressed
hosting of the Winter
Olympics in February. structure in Afghanistan
"WHO again asked for regular tailed data on viral sequencing at a believe may protect their popula-
sharing of specific and real-time data meeting of the Technical Advisory tions," he said.
ters... My protest will con- in a black suit.
tinue even if it costs my "The Taliban have so

ethos, encourages
However, he later
turned somewhat
obliquely to the chal-
on the epidemiological situation in- Group on SARS-CoV-2 Virus Evolu-
cluding
data,
more genetic
United Nations:
data on disease
Describ- sequencing tion on January 3.
impact includ-
India has joined the United States,
Japan, Italy and Taiwan in imposing
"WHO stressed the importance of mandatory COVID tests for travel-
life," Mashal, 35, told AFP far not given any logical
at his office in the Afghan reason for the ban, which
capital. is affecting about 20 mil-

innovation
ing the situation in Afghani-
lenges facing the ingishospitalisations,
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India has not yet recog- multiple earthquakes of more than 2,000 people.

students from Kashmir University, Prof Khan said: "The has been pitching for the for- western Afghanistan killing steps that India has taken
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Div Com inaugurates 3-day Jal Jeevan Mission: 90% rural households
in Pampore now access clean tap water
Jashne Cillai Kalan, mega 13 schemes completed, 6 pending, 100% coverage by 2024: AEE

exhibition at Kashmir Haat

‘Festival serves as excellent opportunity to showcase our diverse handicrafts, artistry’
SRINAGAR: The Divisional Com-
missioner (Div Com) Kashmir, Vijay
Kumar Bidhuri on Thursday inau-
gurated the three-day Jashne Chillai
Kalan-2023 cum Mega Exhibition at
Kashmir Haat in Srinagar.
Speaking on the occasion, the Div
Com said that the festival serves as
an excellent opportunity to showcase
our diverse handicrafts and the art-
istry behind them.
The event, organized by the Depart-
ment of Handicrafts and Handloom
Kashmir, aims to promote handi-
crafts in general, with a special focus
on highlighting the skills of Pheran,
Kangri, and Namda artisans. The
venue is adorned with stalls featur-
ing a diverse array of Pherans, Kan-
gris, and Namdas for the general pub-
lic to explore.
This festival aligns with the ongo-
ing departmental initiative to sup-
port local artisans, incorporating not
only exhibitions but also featuring
music and cultural activities.
The Div Com emphasized the piv-
otal role of such festivals, stating,
"Events like these play a crucial role
in preserving cultural heritage, fos-
tering community spirit, boosting lo-
cal economies, and providing a plat-
form for diverse forms of expression
and celebration."
Adding to the sentiment, Direc-
tor Handicrafts and Handloom
Kashmir, Mahmood Ahmad Shah
remarked on the uniqueness of the
departmental initiative, envision-
ing it as a highlight of the festival.
He mentioned, "As we approach
the festive season with Christmas
and the onset of winters, we con-
ceived this interactive program
to enhance the experience of the
handicrafts community."
This festival not only celebrates
the craftsmanship of the region
but also anticipates attracting
winter tourists, contributing to
the local economy and providing
valuable opportunities for local
artisans to showcase and sell their
products.
Bilal Habib Pampore
In a significant achievement,
the Jal Jeevan Mission has
reached a milestone by ex-
tending tap water supply
to 90% of rural households
in the Sub Division under
the Jal Shakti department
in Pampore area of south
Kashmir's Pulwama district.
This accomplishment marks
a substantial step towards
ensuring access to clean and
reliable water sources for
the majority of rural homes,
contributing to improved
sanitation and overall well-
being in the region, officials
told Kashmir Reader.
The successful imple-
mentation of the mission
reflects the commitment
to addressing water ac-
cessibility challenges and
promoting sustainable de-
velopment in Pampore.
Speaking to Kashmir
Reader, Assistant Execu-
tive Engineer Jal Shakti
department Gulzar Ah-
mad from the Jal Shakti
department has informed
about the work they are
undertaking under the Jal
Jeevan Mission, these ini-
tiatives are centrally spon-
sored schemes.
Under the Jal Jeevan Mis-
sion, a total of 19 schemes
were allocated for Sub Divi-
sion Pampore. Out of these,
13 schemes have been com-
pleted, with an approxi-
mate total cost of 13 crore
rupees, he said, adding that
the remaining 6 schemes,
which are currently incom-
plete, are scheduled to be
finished by the end of Janu-
ary next month.
"We have also certified
approximately 90 percent
of households in rural ar-
eas, providing them with
water through Functional
Household Tap Connec-
tions (FHTC) coverage.
We are now planning to
complete the remaining 6
schemes by the end of next
month in response to the
demand," he added.
In the Pampore area, the
rural region is on track to
be entirely completed, en-
suring a comprehensive
water supply network.
Once this is accomplished,
there should be no need for
anyone to face water short-
ages, as we are providing
water to every household
in the area, Gulzar said.
The AEE said they have
initiated separate schemes
for Saffron Town Pampore
and Khrew Town, with a to-
tal cost of 13 crore rupees. "A
5.5 crore rupees new project
for Pampore is currently un-
dergoing survey by PDMC,
and the project work is in
progress. It is slated to be
completed next year under
Amrut 2.0, which is current-
ly underway," he said. "We
are committed to complet-
ing the project, addressing
issues such as water scarcity
on structures like bridges
and areas with insufficient
water. In Khrew, where
some new colonies face
water challenges, a project
worth 7.5 crore rupees has
been devised to provide wa-
ter to these regions."
Regarding the Jal Je-
evan Mission, the AEE
said, "We currently have
6 pending schemes, and ef-
forts are underway to com-
plete them by the end of
the next month, extending
up to 2024. This will result
in achieving 100 percent
Functional Household Tap
Connection (FHTC) cover-
age, ensuring that every
household has access to
water through taps."
"We have 6 pending
schemes in Gundbal, An-
droosa, Lalpora Chatlam,
Water Supply Scheme Wuy-
an, Bangla Wuyan, Bhathi-
na Batdalaw, and Bajnadi.
The estimated cost for these
schemes is 26 crore rupees,
and they are scheduled to
be completed next month.
The civil work for these
schemes is already fin-
ished, and the total budget
allocated for these projects
in Sub Division Pampore is
40 crore rupees," he added.

HK Cements organizes flagging- Justice Tashi reviews functioning of

off ceremony for Mines Env and
Mineral Conservation Week
Bilal Habib PAMPORE
HK Cement Industries organized
a noteworthy programme at
their factory premises in Village
Bathen, Khrew, to mark the Flag-
ging-Off Ceremony of the Mines
Environment and Mineral Con-
servation Week 2023-2024. The
event, held on Thursday, gath-
ered key figures from the mining
industry and local authorities.
Manish K Maindiratta, the
Regional Controller of Mines for the
Dehradun Region, graced the occa-
sion as the chief guest. He flagged
off the inspection team for the Mines
Environment and Mineral Conserva-
tion (ME&MC) Week, officials told
Kashmir Reader.
Zahoor Ahmad Mir, owner of HK Ce-
ment Industries Private Limited, played
a crucial role in hosting the event. The
presence of District Mineral Officer
Pulwama, Er Mohammad Manzoor, and
other dignitaries added significance to
the ceremony.
Under the aegis of the Indian Bureau
of Mines Dehradun Region, the flag-
ging-off ceremony aimed to inaugurate
the Mines Environment and Mineral
Conservation Week 2023-2024. The event
underscores the importance of respon-
sible mining practices and environmen-
tal conservation in the region.
The inspection team, led by Manish
K Maindiratta, is expected to carry out
assessments and inspections during the
designated week to ensure adherence to
environmental and mineral conserva-
tion standards.
This initiative by HK Cements aligns
with the broader goal of fostering sus-
tainable and eco-friendly practices in
the mining sector, contributing to the
overall well-being of the community
and the environment.
Juvenile Justice Boards in J&K
JAMMU: A meeting of High Level
Committee as required under Sec-
tion 16 (2) of Juvenile Justice (Care
& Protection of Children) Act, 2015
was convened on Thursday at High
Court of J&K and Ladakh, Jammu,
under the chairmanship of Justice
Tashi Rabstan, Judge, High of J&K
and Ladakh and Executive Chair-
man J&K LSA.
The meeting was attended by R.
K. Goyal, Additional Chief Secre-
tary Home, Sheetal Nanda, Com-
missioner Secretary, Social Wel-
fare Department and Amit Kumar
Gupta, Member Secretary, J&K Le-
gal Services Authority also Ex-of-
ficio Member Secretary, Juvenile
Justice Committee, High Court of
J&K and Ladakh.
A detailed review of case penden-
cies and disposal of cases by the
Juvenile Justice Boards across
the UT of J&K was held during
the meeting. Also, the progress on
resolutions passed during the pre-
vious year’s meeting was reviewed
besides deliberating upon the is-
sues confronting proper implemen-
tation of the said Act in the UT.
The Member Secretary, J&K Le-
gal Services Authority presented
data regarding the disposal and
pendency of cases in various Juve-
nile Justice Boards. He informed
that 2525 cases were pending at the
beginning of the current year and
771 fresh cases were instituted up-
till 31.10.2023, whereas, 628 cases
were disposed of between January
to October 2023.
The Executive Chairman record-
ed satisfaction regarding the work-
ing of Juvenile Justice Boards and
appreciated the efforts of Home
and Social Welfare Department in
strengthening the JJBs.
However, during the meeting
the issue of connectivity of these
Boards through internet and com-
puterization was highlighted and
the Commissioner Secretary, So-
cial Welfare Department assured
the Executive Chairman that the
said issues shall be resolved im-
mediately and the internet facili-
ties shall be provided to all the 05
Juvenile Justice Boards in those
districts where the same is not
available as on date. She also in-
formed the chair that the vacancies
of members of the JJBs and CWCs
across J&K shall be filled very soon
as the process of operating waiting
list has been initiated.
Regarding payment of compensa-
tion to the victims and their depen-
dents under Victim Compensation
Scheme 2019, the Member Secre-
tary, J&K Legal Services Authority
informed that during the current
calendar year interim compensa-
tion to the tune of Rs. 1,20,87,000/-
has been disbursed in 66 cases
whereas Rs. 3 lakh have been paid
as final compensation in one case.
He further informed that 24 such
applications were pending where-
in, an amount of Rs. 51.12 lakh has
been awarded by the concerned
courts and due to the non-availabil-
ity of funds, the same could not be
disbursed.
ACS Home assured the Executive
Chairman that the said amount
shall be released within a couple
of days to clear the pending liabil-
ity and to take care of future needs
upto March 2024 to ensure that the
timely compensation is paid to the
victims.
ACS Home also informed the
Executive Chairman that Special
Juvenile Police Units have been
set up and Child Welfare Police Of-
ficers have also been nominated
besides creation of child friendly
corners in all Police Stations and
the details shall be shared with the
Member Secretary in a couple of
days. He further informed that 69
Prosecutors have already been ap-
pointed and the department is in
the process of appointing 117 more
Public Prosecutors to deal with the
issue of non-availability of prose-
cutors besides assigning additional
charge to the existing prosecutors
which adds to the delay in the dis-
posal of the cases.
Agreeing to the proposal of
Member Secretary, J&K Legal
Services Authority in organizing
joint awareness programmes with
the Department of Social Welfare
to spread awareness among the
masses regarding the implementa-
tion of the JJ Act, Additional Chief
Secretary (Home) said it will help
in achieving the purpose of the Act.
Justice Tashi Rabstan im-
pressed upon the members to
conduct such meetings on regular
intervals preferably on quarterly
basis instead of bi-annual basis
as mandated by the Act, to take
stock of implementation of vari-
ous provisions of the Act.

Marengo CIMS Hospital, Ahmedabad offers PD&MD finalizes placement of 50 officers

lung and heart transplantations under one roof
SRINAGAR: Lung Transplanta-
tion is the most complex medical
endeavor undertaken by mankind.
Marengo CIMS Hospital, Ahmed-
abad is a recognized Lung Trans-
plant Centre. Lung transplanta-
tion is a definitive treatment for
Idiopathic Pulmonary Arterial Hy-
pertension. IPAH, also known as
Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
(PPH), manifests in the second and
third decades of life. It kills young
people suddenly and is one of the
causes of sudden cardiac (heart)
death.
Symptoms of IPAH are shortness
of breath, easy fatigability, chest
pain, blackouts, and sudden car-
diac death. These symptoms are
progressive.
Marengo CIMS Hospital there-
fore endeavors to create awareness
of this disease - Idiopathic Pulmo-
nary Arterial Hypertension (IPAH).
The Lung transplantation team con-
sists of Dr Jnanesh Thacker, Direc-
tor, Lung Transplantations, Minimal
Invasive Lung Transplantations,
Marengo CIMS Hospital with Dr Dhi-
ren Shah, Director, Heart Transplant
& Cardiothoracic Surgery, Mechani-
cal Circulatory Support (MCS) and
rest of the transplant team which
consists of five other surgeons, 4
Anesthetists, and 5 Perfusionist to
mention a few. The total number of
transplantation team members ex-
ceeds more than 50.
Dr Jnanesh Thakkar, Director,
Lung Transplantations, Minimal In-
vasive Lung Transplantations says,
“The IPAH can be a combination in-
fluenced by genetic and environmen-
tal factors. There are treatments at
the early stages of diagnosis that can
help manage symptoms and improve
the quality of life for a patient. These
may include medications to dilate
the blood vessels, reduce blood clot
formations, and alleviate symptoms.
However, at end-stage failure of the
lungs, a transplantation of the lungs
from a cadaver is a preferred option.”
Marengo CIMS Hospital, Ahmed-
abad is the only hospital that offers
Minimally Invasive Lung Transplan-
tations (MILT). This is compared
to the standard procedure which is
done by clamshell incision. A clam-
shell incision is a bilateral anterior
thoracotomy with Transverse Ster-
notomy. Simply means that this inci-
sion is a cut right across the chest. In
Minimally Invasive Lung Trans-
plantations, the cuts are made only
on the sides. The sternum is not
divided. The advantages of MILT
are less pain, quick recovery, and
cosmetically loved by female pa-
tients. The scars are not seen from
the front and the back or the side.
It is only seen when she raises her
hands as the incisions lie in the
crease of her breasts.
Minimally invasive lung trans-
plant has been an area of research
and development and yet has not
become widespread in clinical
practice. With the multifaceted
benefits it brings to ailing pa-
tients, minimally invasive lung
transplant is likely to increase
manifold in a couple of years in
India. Currently, there are as few
as five centers that offer this ad-
vanced procedure.
The deceased organ donation rate
in India at less than 1 percent per mil-
lion population, is a major handicap
and translates to less than one person
per million opting to donate their or-
gans. Superstitions and stigma, lack
of transplant coordinators, and lack
of required infrastructure for certify-
ing and maintaining brain-dead pa-
tients are the reasons behind the low
donation numbers in India. While
the lack of organ donation is one side
of the story, the other is the lack of
required processes, skilled experts,
hospital infrastructure, and the lack
of sufficient examples of long-term
organ transplant survivors in the
community who become role models
for organ transplantation.
JAMMU: Planning Develop-
ment and Monitoring Department
(PD&MD) on Thursday placed 50
own pay and grade.
Giving his remarks on these place-
ments, Dr. Piyush Singla, Secre-
Economics and Statistics (Gazetted)
Service hold key positions such as
Joint Director Planning in Admin-
officers of Jammu and Kashmir tary, PD&MD, emphasized the de- istrative Departments, Chief Plan-
Economics and Statistics (Gazetted) partment's crucial role in planning ning Officers in various Deputy
Service as joint directors and depu- and development process in the UT. Commissioner and field offices, and
ty directors in the department. He stressed the importance of hav- District Statistics and Evaluation
As per government order issued ing a sufficient pool of resources to Officers.
in this regard, 10 officers presently fill vacant positions in the field. These positions are essential for
posted as Deputy Directors in the Dr. Singla said that the placement effective planning and monitoring
department have been placed as of these 50 officers will help bridge of development projects. Further-
Joint Directors in their own pay the gap between the current de- more, these members are actively
and grade. Similarly, 40 officers ployment and the total sanctioned involved in implementation of flag-
presently posted as assistant direc- strength in the department. ship programsincluding various
tors in the department have been It is worth mentioning that mem- CSS, as well as data collection, pro-
placed as deputy directors in their bers of the Jammu and Kashmir cessing, and analysis.
VBSY: A transformative journey
across Pulwama
PULWAMA: The Viksit presence of Dr. Sanket schemes and initiatives. Sankalp Yatra. He under-
Bharat Sankalp Yatra Kulkarni, Joint Director The atmosphere buzzed scored that this platform
(VBSY) continued its im- of the Integrated Disease with energy as calendars serves as the optimal
pactful journey, having Surveillance Programme were issued and distribut- channel for the saturation
traversed the Panchayats at the National Centre ed among attendees. A sol- of Government schemes.
with unwavering momen- for Disease Control, New emn Sankalp pledge fol- He urged every individual
tum; the Yatra reached Delhi. Besides, the event lowed, where individuals to embrace the concept of
the urban areas, engaging was attended by ACD Pul- dedicated themselves to becoming 'Viksit' at a per-
with Municipal Commit- wama, CMO Pulwama and the cause. On-the-spot ser- sonal level and spreading
tees and Municipal Coun- other District and Sec- vices were rendered, with awareness of Government
cil of the district. toral officers. the Labour department schemes.
A monumental event Overwhelming public distributing cheques to He conveyed the belief
unfolded within the lim- participation added fervor beneficiaries, and Golden that this collective effort
its of Municipal Council to the occasion. cards being distributed by would inevitably lead to
Pulwama at Government The proceedings com- the Health Department. a 'Viksit Bharat,' aligning
Central School Pulwama, menced with a thorough Addressing the gather- with the primary objec-
marking a significant inspection of stalls, skill- ing, Dr. Sanket Kulkarni tive of Prime Minister's
chapter in the Yatra's ex- fully set up by various emphasized the signifi- vision behind launching
pedition. Government depart- cance of utilizing the the Viksit Bharat Sankalp
The event witnessed the ments, showcasing their platform of Viksit Bharat Yatra.
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in their
meaning of “all the
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threats to to human
human health health wonderful and fulfilling he has to prove
stages of your all other
life has peo- community centres,
the religion they
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Mental Health during Epidemics

myself in the mirror and abruptly saw the discrepancy emerge often often without
without warning warning in come
in to end. The ple
proud wrong
builder (if he
that can
once-upon-prove it). danger
ment. due to
After objections
the fall of by
thethe unholy takesPDP-BJP and forgetfulness,”
People's to
Alliance the for threshold
Gupkar of their friends
Declara-
in my figure. Something was transformed; my body our environment.
emerge
Infectious diseases have a-time swaggered around
in- There the is no hustlereason and why bustlefive opposers. attempt
alliance, to stop the transmission
the erstwhile of the infection
state remained and
attempt to stop the transmission of the infection and even
If anyone from their even
the extent un- theytion consider
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By developing reading habits in our lives and community, we can make sure
our environment. Infectious diseases have in- people have the right
wasn’t like mine. It was, somehow, unusual. I rubbed my andto prove religion wants to propagate
smaller social
social interactions,
interactions, such thePresident’s
possibility rule,of mistakes in their
were raisedThat is why the person
such as
as visiting
visiting the
the home
home of
creased over over the the past
past century
century due due to to increased
increased of the nest, is now left spent, shocked, shat- der Governor’s rule, then questions over the seat distri-
The patients
patients confirmed
confirmed
eyes and scrutinised myself carefully, all fractions of creased tered. the other five wrong, but one objectives
and smaller
finally, mentioned
Lieutenant above,
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rule.and arguments, bution they
in the dorecent considers
DDC that opinion
elections. The to be-
The global travel,
global travel, urbanisation,
urbanisation, and and exploitation
exploitation of of
my body. My hair was slightly lengthier, my eyes were
or suspected
suspected become
become the natural
the natural environment.
environment. Initially Initially there there is is un-
un- In the life of a man
bird, has
the no right to prove nine
‘fleeing-from-the- they consider
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aa friend,
friend, cease
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fear of
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of transmitting
transmitting the
opponent. of
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disease, this
not
then think
this Chief so in practical
PAGD terms. Drlong
president, Farooq to the world in
Abdullah, dis-general
or
brighter, my skin healthier. I had nodded off as a juvenile men the wrong. Anwould opinion being And, due to their Muftifoolishness, In their practical actions, thethe and hisbelieves it Onto be true. He

this practice endures for a number of generations, and the riches preserved in books
nest’ comes sooner than mother prob- Minister, Sayeed, led to rise in spec- tributed seats at own will. what
snapping of social support and communication may lead to
snapping of social support and communication may lead
certainty about the nature, spread, and impact
and woken up as an adult.
fearful when
when they
they
certainty about the nature, spread, and impact
of an
an infectious
infectious outbreak outbreak that that maymay lead lead to to epi-
ably care for, but itwrong
epi-
does happen.does notThe depend mother upon they make a foe
ulations that of the
a friend.PDP may form value to and status
govern- of it are
merits wasvery the maximum has fullnumber confidence in such an
of seats
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ment with an excellent
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see medical
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not how I suddenly grew up. I grew up like we all grow demicsand
demics andpandemics.
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DR AJAZ AHMAD SUHAFF ous and go it aloneer onnumber
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flight.inSoon, favour, thealliance
philosopher
People to avoid had:
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do not
through they value
understand or
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was notthinking.
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do there
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with not
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epidemic is is defined
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widespread

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now her upon lonelythe home. power supporters
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expect The biggercause is-of it is
spacesuits whosewhose faces
faces
me years to reach here at this juncture of life where I am occurrence of aneinfectious
of an are continuously
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or non-infectious
non-infectious of reasoning.
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propagating an oppositeToprovided thatin mistakesby authoritiesare possible butand thatexperts.
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spacesuits
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occurrence
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at aa particular
particular powers time.
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of na- it is possible
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proved wrong.
suffer more
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people who that, before his epoch, what
they cannot
cannot see.
see. The
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New threats to human time. being
health
nurtured compared to human We the community
PDP formed an centres,
alliance the schools,
BJP workplaces
main motive are
behind shut in
the local thepeople
body
they
or at least looking like one. I now feel I am prospering Pandemics are
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disease emerge
large-scale outbreaks
outbreaks
often without warning in
of in-
of in-
humans that watch ofchildren
nine people spreading can bewings centres,
correct centres, than
tempt
– schools,
the
which
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attempt
to stop the
workplaces
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stop
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at-
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elections
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mind
must encompass
wasand thewas
encompass
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the
take infection
a
a much
restructuring
including
much broader
the opinion
broader
and
humanitarian
area
of the
of
area
even
the
every day, improving every day, my mind thinking more
wait forfor test
test results
results isis
fectious disease
fectious that spread
that spread over aa wide
over wide geo-
diseases geo- andin- flying away someday--likeningagainst one person, it is also tempt
it to birds-- posite
further
to opinion
stop its agenda
the correct,
transmission in the they
of the infection
valley. infection ofnecessary
political
specialised structure
services ofinother
including Kashmir. countries,
humanitarian But communi-
the
wait
and more wisely. Entities that used to amuse me once feel graphic
our environment.
area and greatly
Infectious
increasedue morbidity
have
perceive it as a sort possible
of cutting that theone ‘umbilicalperson’s and and loseeventhe opportunity
smaller
Despite thesocial tointeractions,
visit receive
interactions,
of Congress precautions
such
presidentas aid, in this regard
counselling
dynasts were for the
given ties,
population
a and
free runreligions
affected with and regarding
these
thesmaller social interactions, such as visiting the home of
graphic creased areaover andthe greatly increase
past century morbidity
to increased even smaller social such as aid, encourage
counselling forthem the to read
population storybooks,
affected and journals,
accompanied by
dreary today. People The patients
accompanied by severe
severe
whom I usedconfirmed to idolise in adoles- and mortality.
and mortality.
global travel, Pandemics
Pandemics
urbanisation, can create
can create fear and
fear
and exploitation andcord’ofa second time,opinion only instead can be ofcorrect
comingagainst into theSonia
visiting
visiting correct
the opinion
home
Gandhi
home of a
of due
aand
friend,
friend, to their
other cease
senior
cease for
forpractically,
fear
fear of
leaders andelections,
of toat-risk
at-risk in
and real
groups.
groups. terms
magazines. Even
and so
Even that
the issue?
survivors
Reading
survivors will
wholeshould
will And
need bewhat
purpose
need pro- ofis their
prioritized
pro-
cence now only arouse in me the emotion of contempt.erratic I thebehaviour
erratic behaviour
natural environment. among
among people people and
Initially
and this this
thereof- of-
our
is un-world, they’re nine
leaving people.
it, and taking a sub- mistake
transmitting
Ms a of
Mufti’s friend,
the resisting
disease,
residence cease
it.
this And
at
transmitting the disease, this snapping of so- longedinmental that for
snapping accept
time, fear
of so- that
which of transmitting
the
longed opinion
thesemental about
health
elections
schools, health care
still
communities, the
opinion
when
remains
care when facing disease,
now?
facing The
the task
unfulfilled.
and families. this
situation
the task Books
of
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Muzamil
anxiety
used to look at my mother and
and or suspected
Hussain
if the Gashroo
disease
if the disease
with affection become
only, but nowten I leads
ten leads to emotional
emotional distress, even among among stantialin place
place
pieceand and
of our It is terrible
coordinated
hearts with atthem. thatUnborn
local, opinions cial
national if support
that
fuelled is incorrect,
and
hope thethese
communication
that oppor- may
moves thelead authenticity
might to beof of which
rebuilding
People
should their
need
be they
made lives.
to think such
easily aofperson
outaccessible.the box. is Teachers
that
If any-he thinks
too
certainty to about the nature, distress, spread,
even and impact in coordinated
arelevels.
not expressed at local,
cord’due
national
is to some outrages snapping
cial support
tunity tofor
and
compare of psychological
communication
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social
correct support
may
are
lead to
deadthe and
of
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rebuilding
perhaps
their
that
lives.
isstudents ifofhe may
isreadwalking lead ontheir tocur-
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glare at her with love and
is confirmed, fearful
compassion
then when at thethey same time. those
those who
of who have not
an infectious
have notoutbreak
been directly
been directly
that may lead and
exposed
exposed to epi- in the
and
and womb, an
international
international ‘umbilical
levels. The most
The most what
important
important outrages afoot and
and weaning
fear.
fear. is The
the PDP away
psychological from
injuries
injuries It one
It is
must
is the
thehere is a politician,
responsibility
inspire
responsibility he
of mental
to
mental ensures
health
beyond
health that
pro-
pro- his
is confirmed, then
I used to ask for money from my father for all my crav- to thedemicsdisease. and pandemics.
All pandemics of infectious sustainsstrategies to religious
our children----gives
reduce the fear,them
spread apprehensions
of nourish-
infection andBJP
sustained incorrect
byto people
form lost.
an
during Theepidemics
com- government,
alternative an example
include of
fessionalsson that carries
riculum. mistake
along on the
with
This outrages
other
will path,
'legacy'.
medical
not the
only The and
answerability
Abdullahs
profession-
broaden fear.
their ofvi-
his
waiting for
ings; now I flinch from
for thesee
the recovery medical
recovery
asking for it evenstaff for myin crucial
to the disease. All pandemics of infectious strategies to reduce
An epidemic is defined as a widespread ment. It's what keeps aboutthem
the spread ofand
brotherhood
alive. The
infection
first nation,
cut-
sustained
parison
feelings the of
by
PDP
people
would still
rejection, have during
remained
loneliness,
epidemicswhich
strength- adamant
alienation,
include
onetc. they
form-
fessionals
think
als to are is along with other
possible.
undoubtedly
communicate theact
awareness
medical
first is a
political
about
profession- of his
reasonability
the dynasty
risk
waiting disease potentially
potentially affect affect people
people of of allall age age are: are: reduce
reduce transmission
transmission of of infection
infection by by regu-
regu-
any tyr- feelings of rejection, loneliness, alienation,The etc. people als to sion but also enhance
communicate awareness their overall
about the intelligence
risk
requirements. spacesuits whose faces disease groups. occurrence
Infectious of outbreaks
an infectious have orshaped
non-infectious ting lar
the brings overwhelming
handwashing, fear of defamation,
cough joy,
andand sneezethe or second,
etiquette, ened ingthe
Quarantine correct
government opinion,
of confirmed with the
confirmed and orBJP. Politically,
suspected factors who,
ofand Jammu
to without
personality.
the and Kashmir,
population. imaginary
More having
emphasis worldremained
should or the gen-
groups. Infectious outbreaks have shaped the lar handwashing, cough and sneeze etiquette, Quarantine of or suspected factors to the population. More emphasis should
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I don’t recall a particular day where all these up- disease in a community at a particular time.
heart-wrenching anny.
sorrow. Had the value of an opin- the truthfulness
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questions are
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psyche of
Pandemics
humanity
of humanity are since
since ages
ages and
large-scale
This
and
never
affect
affect hu-
outbreaks halts,
hu- and
of growth
in-
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social
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social distancing.
just ion
never
of social depended
stops.
ties in upon
From
old age the
the
has posses-
beginning
de-
patients
patients
would
centres,
I’ve
easy leads
havebeen
to
to
schools,
one, with
their
their
influenced
simply
isolation
isolation
workplaces
the andparties’
two en-are
from
from
that to
shut socie-
unlimited
actuallyin theIat-
traditional be given
haven’trespect
but
long
nal
Through
on
they
wasted
vulnerable
vulnerable
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must
personal
reading,
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groups
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situation
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are
can
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finding
finding
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friends, that is
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who areare man beings
man beings in in different
different ways ways and and cause cause sig- sig- Infectious pandemics
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affect mental mental ty. ty. This
This significantly
significantly affects affects the the self-esteem
self-esteem ple
ple with
with serious
serious distress
distress reactions
reactions and
and attend-
attend-
without me having
TAJAMUL
differentiate
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between
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ings
HUSSAIN
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and
test
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wrong?
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did I assign
be supreme;
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learn to
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women
nificant
nificant
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antici-
fectious
graphic
to do-
health,
health,
roles,
disease
areaeconomic,
and
der
economic,
the
that roles
spread
evolving.
andover
social,
social,
opportunity
greatly I
increase
givea wide
and
thought
and to
women
politi-
politi-
contrib-
morbidity
geo- or
clined
it’shealth. disappeared.
precisely
health. Psychosocial
my
Psychosocial
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body
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can
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exceed
exceed only,
of
the
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we
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As panic spread and Covid came under the
spotlight again, experts stepped in to say
there is no need to panic – available treat-
ments are effective, the infection is mild
and all viruses mutate.
“As it happens with most respiratory vi-
ruses, including the influenza viruses, the
circulating viruses keep changing. There-
fore, a sub-variant of SARS CoV-2 is not a
surprise at all,” Chandrakant Lahariya,
a senior consultant physician and public
health expert, told PTI.
The SARS-CoV-2 virus is circulating in all
settings, he said.
According to official sources, 19 cases of
JN.1 have been traced in Goa and one each
in Kerala and Maharashtra. Over the past
two weeks, 16 deaths related to COVID-19
were recorded with the victims having seri-
ous co-morbidities.
On Tuesday, the World Health Organisa-
tion (WHO) classified JN.1 as a separate
variant of interest (VOI) from the parent
lineage BA.2.86. It was previously classified
as VOI as part of BA.2.86 sublineages.
The WHO defines a variant of interest as
one that has genetic changes which could
increase its transmissibility, virulence, and
its ability to evade vaccines.
Based on the available evidence, the ad-
ditional global public health risk posed by
JN.1 is currently evaluated as low, WHO
said.
“Despite this, with the onset of winter in
the Northern Hemisphere, JN.1 could in-
crease the burden of respiratory infections
in many countries,” it added.
India has also alerted states to take neces-
sary precautionary measures.
Addressing concerns about the spread of
JN.1, health experts said precautions are
a must but there is no need for alarm as it
is natural for viruses to mutate in the due
course of evolution.
“In India, people have already been ex-
posed to various sub-variants, including
Omicron variants, and received at least two
shots of COVID-19 vaccines. There is no re-
newed risk of SARS-CoV-2 variant or sub-
variant causing severe illness,” Lahariya
said.
Kartik Vedula, infectious diseases con-
sultant at Hyderabad’s Yashoda Hospitals,
agreed. He said JN.1 is a new sub-lineage of
BA.2.86, an offshoot of the Omicron variant.
“JN.1 differs with an additional mutation
in the spike protein. Studies have shown
that JN.1 has enhanced immune evasion
properties, with the potential for enhanced
transmission. However, there is no current
data that shows new or severe symptoms in
JN.1 infected individuals, and the public
need not panic,” Vedula told PTI.
Adding a note of reassurance, Vinod Scar-
ia, senior consultant at Mumbai’s Vishwa-
nath Cancer Foundation, said the JN.1 vari-
ant has possibly been in circulation in India
as early as November 2023.
“While this would mean reinfections
would pick up significantly, there is no
evidence to suggest JN.1 could pose a sig-
nificant threat to public health compared
to other variants in circulation,” he added.
JN.1 was first detected in Denmark and Is-
rael in late July 2023.
“It has more than 35 amino acid mutations
in the parent strain in spike region, which
the virus uses to enter and infect human
cells, that may alter its transmissibility,”
explained virologist Deepak Sehgal, who
teaches at the Shiv Nadar University.
“Fortunately, there is currently no indi-
cation that the associated disease severity
will be higher as compared to other circu-
lating variants. The symptoms remain the
same as in COVID-19,” he added.
According to WHO, current vaccines con-
tinue to protect against severe disease and
death from JN.1 and other circulating vari-
ants of SARS-CoV-2. The global health body
added that it is continuously monitoring ev-
idence and will update the JN.1 risk evalua-
tion as needed.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention (CDC) said earlier this month
that the subvariant JN.1 makes up about an
estimated 15 to 29 per cent of cases in the US
as of December 8. Last week, China detected
seven infections of the Covid sub-variant.
Experts advocate a balanced perspective
while dealing with new variants of SARS-
CoV-2.
Lahariya stressed the importance of con-
tinued vigilance and adherence to existing
precautionary measures against JN.1, in-
cluding the use of masks, maintaining hand
hygiene, social distancing, avoiding crowd-
ed or poorly ventilated areas, and following
proper cough etiquette.
“It is usual that once a new variant of a
virus emerges, it is reported from multiple
countries. What we need to remember is
that if there are multiple variants, one of
those would be dominant. That is the case
with JN1. It is dominant amongst current-
ly circulating variants and sub-variants
of SARS CoV2. That doesn’t automatically
make it a cause of concern or worry,” La-
hariya said.
“However, the government’s steps should
not be over-interpreted by citizens, and
there is no reason to be worried. We hu-
mans live in a world inhabited by viruses,
which are many folds higher than humans
on this planet,” he added.
Sehgal said the symptoms due to JN.1 in-
fection remain the same as in other vari-
ants, adding it is also speculated that the
available treatments like Paxlovid, Ve-
klury, and Lagevrio will be effective against
this variant.
“However, as a part of prevention, pre-
paredness of the hospitals and health work-
ers, diagnostics, RT PCR Kits, Genome se-
quencing, etc need to be acquired in case
of eventuality. Biggest prevention is for
people to follow precautions, taken during
COVID-19,” he explained.
—PTI

Why high blood Apple loses bid to halt Watch sales ban in US
sugar makes WASHINGTON: The US Interna-
tional Trade Commission (ITC)
measures and reports oxygen satu-
ration.

lung infections
has denied Apple’s bid to delay an The ban also only impacts sales
import and sales ban on the Watch of the Series 9 and Ultra 2 within
Series 9 and Watch Ultra 2 amid a the US and the watches will still be

worse
patent dispute.
In a filing late on Wednesday, the
US ITC said it has “determined to
deny the respondent’s motion to
stay remedial orders pending ap-
peal and/or in light of potential gov-
ernment shutdown”.
The long-running patent dispute
between Apple and medical technol-
ogy company Masimo is around the
Watch’s blood oxygen sensor (SpO2
sensor) technology.
An October ruling from the ITC
said the tech giant’s SpO2 sensors
infringed on patents from Masimo.
The last day to purchase the
Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 from Ap-
ple stores is December 24, while the
import ban officially goes into effect
on December 26.
Apple is reportedly working on
software changes on how the Watch
available for sale abroad.
Masimo is known for its pulse ox-
imeter. The company had filed two
separate cases, claiming that Apple
infringed on its pulse oximetry
technology.
An Apple spokesperson said earli-
er that it “strongly disagrees” with
the order and is “pursuing a range
of legal and technical options to en-
sure that Apple Watch is available
to customers.”
The ITC import ban ruling is cur-
rently undergoing a presidential re-
view period, and US President Joe
Biden will have the opportunity to
veto the ban.
—Agencies

Cutting pollution to Covid

NEW DELHI: In people with diabetes, high levels of blood sugar
disrupts the function of key cell subsets in the lungs that regulate
pandemic level may prevent Himalayan
glaciers from disappearing: Study
the immune response, increasing the risk of developing severe lung
disease if infected with viruses such as influenza, as well as with
bacteria and fungi.
To understand the mechanism behind, researchers from the Weiz-
mann Institute of Science in Israel subjected multiple mouse
models of types 1 and 2 diabetes to a variety of viral lung infec- NEW DELHI: Reducing air ter remained in the Indus
tions. pollution to levels similar catchment area, according to
Just as in diabetic humans, in all these models the diabetic to those during the Covid-19 the study.
mice developed a severe, fatal lung infection following expo- pandemic could protect the Hi- The team used global simu-
sure to lung pathogens such as influenza. malayan glaciers and prevent lations to analyse in detail
The immune reaction, which in nondiabetics eliminates the them from disappearing by the impact of reduced air pol-
infection and drives tissue healing, was severely impaired in the end of the century, a study lution over high mountains
the diabetic mice, leading to uncontrolled infection, lung dam- by an international research in Central Asia during the
age and eventual death, revealed the study published in Nature. team from India, Germany Covid-19 lockdowns between
Further, to decode the basis of this heightened risk, the team and the UK has found. March and May 2020.
performed an evaluation of gene expression on the level of indi- Analysing the situation dur- "The aerosol optical thick-
vidual cells, in more than 150,000 single lung cells of infected dia- ing the Covid-19 lockdown ness (AOD), i.e., the atmo-
betic and nondiabetic mice. in 2020, the team found that spheric opacity, over this
In the diabetic mice they identified a dysfunction of certain lung cleaner air during the period region decreased by around
dendritic cells, the immune cells that orchestrate a targeted im- ensured that less soot was de- 10 per cent in April 2020 com-
mune response against pathogenic infection. posited on the glaciers, result- pared to before the pandem-
“High blood sugar levels severely disrupt certain subsets of ing in 0.5 to 1.5 milimeter (mm) ic," said Suvarna Fadnavis
dendritic cells in the lung, preventing these gatekeepers from less snow melting per day. from the Indian Institute of
sending the molecular messages that activate the critically im- The rapid retreat of glaciers Tropical Meteorology (IITM),
portant immune response,” said Samuel Nobs, a postdoctoral and the loss of snow cover Pune.
researcher at the Institute. “As a result, the infection rages on, already pose a threat to the "This is supported by mea-
uncontrolled.” sustainable water supply of surements from NASA's Mod-
Importantly, the scientists discovered how high sugar levels in billions of people in Asia who erate Resolution Imaging
diabetic mice disrupt the normal function of lung dendritic cells live in the catchment areas of Spectroradiometer (MODIS),
during infection. Altered sugar metabolism in these cells led to the rivers such as the Indus, Ganges and snow-covered region outside the poles. sumption in this region in 2020. which also show a reduction in AOD
accumulation of metabolic byproducts that markedly disrupted the Yangtze, according the researchers. The meltwater from these glaciers As a result, air pollution with green- compared to the average of the last 20
normal regulation of gene expression, leading to aberrant immune pro- If emissions of air pollutants such feeds rivers in India and China, which house gases and especially soot also years," Fadnavis said.
tein production. as soot could be reduced to at least the fuel agriculture, hydropower genera- decreased significantly, they said. The decrease in soot was also ob-
“This could explain why the functioning of these cells is disturbed level of the lockdowns, snowmelt could tion and the economies of these coun- Satellite observations showed clean- served in the ground-based measure-
in diabetes, and why the immune system is unable to generate an be reduced by up to half, they said. tries. er snow with almost a third less light- ments of the Aerosol Radiative Forc-
effective anti-infection defence,” said Aleksandra Kolodziejczyk, an- The study, published in the journal Model simulations for extreme sce- absorbing pollution during the lock- ing Over India Network (ARFINET):
other postdoctoral student at the Institute. Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics, narios show that the melting snow in down in Asia between March and May over the Indian Gangetic Plain (over
The scientists next found that tight control of blood sugar levels found that a switch to clean energy the Himalayas could cause the glaciers 2020, the researchers said. 50 per cent), Northeast India (over 30
by insulin supplementation prompted the dendritic cells to regain supplies and lower-emission modes of there to disappear by the end of the This led to a decrease in snowmelt of per cent), the Himalayan regions (1660
their capacity to generate a protective immune response that could transport would therefore bring sig- 21st century. 25 to 70 mm in 2020compared to the 20- per cent) and Tibet (70 per cent), the re-
prevent the cascade of events leading to a severe, life-threatening nificant benefits for sustainable water The researchers noted that the eco- year average for the months of March searchers said.
viral lung infection. supplies, agriculture and ecosystems nomic slowdown caused by the lock- to May in the western Himalayas, they The reduction in anthropogenic air
Alternatively, administration of small molecules reversing the in large parts of Asia. down measures during the coronavi- said. pollution led to less soot being depos-
sugar-induced regulatory impairment corrected the dendritic cells’ The mountains of the Hindu Kush rus pandemic led to a drastic decline The changes in snow absorption ited on the snow in large parts of the
dysfunction and enabled them to generate a protective immune re- Himalayas (HKH) and the highlands of in passenger and freight transport, and surface albedo thus ensured that high mountains of Central Asia, they
sponse despite the presence of high sugar levels. —Agencies Tibet in Central Asia form the largest industrial emissions and energy con- around 7 cubic kilometers of meltwa- added. —PTI
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resign in 600 years, dies at 95
the occasion. and contribute to the overall economic growth.
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nation among farmers, Agriculture Depart-
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night based on “hard intelligence” about the iour, disrupting proceedings and showing plac- scenery offers incredible destinations for all India takes note
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and attractive he said
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wants a united India free of vio-
operation. Noting that In heLok respects
Sabha, the firstBut,
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is about bringing people to- for
of 13 prosperity Mayawati
the sector. (BSP chief), who want thetion
free will be released
movement Germany,he
as soon shipping,”
of commercial in 2005.
culture,“It seems
Animal walls Husbandry,into theFisheries,
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This
lence andyear, hatred.Rajouri, Poonch and Reasi position dis-a lotmembers
and likes came on December
opposition gether 14.and
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just ace. The books and followed
other related him
tricts witnessed
“I think if theaopposition
series of encounters
stands leaders, that left 18, 33 MPsleader
the Congress were said suspended, on December
if able...respect 19, 49 environment
basically,” Gandhi India for the expansion of businesses
of hatred. TheThe safety of maritime
Vatican said traffic
Ben- figuredthe sameineven a without
fields. him.” to his retirement home.
54 persons,with
effectively including
a vision, 19 security
what I personnelone looks at the MPs and on December
Samajwadi party it 20,saidtwo on MPs. Three mem-
opposition unity. and industries. J&K is also determined —PTI to be- telephonic conversation
edict’s remains would between
be on Prime With Minis- He also took
some decisive, of- stock of the stalls displaying —PTI
and 28 militants, dead so far, the officials said, bers were suspended on Thursday. come number one in Ease of Doing Business. ter Narendra Modi and his Israeli counterpart and highlighting various farmers’ welfare
ascribing the uptick in violence to “desperate While the opposition accused the govern- I invite industry leaders to invest in the UT of Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday. schemes and programs, besides the exhibition
attempts from across the border” to revive ter- ment of stifling its voice, Speaker Birla wrote Jammu Kashmir and contribute to J&K’s devel- demonstrated by the other stakeholders dealing
rorism in the region.
CS visits SPS to MPs saying the suspensions were not for opmental journey, the Lt Governor said. with agriculture inputs, farm machinery, and

UK’s problems won’t go away in 2023, warns PM Rishi Sunak in New Year message
While 31 persons, including 10 terrorists and raising the security breach issue in the Lok
14 security personnel, were killed in Rajouri, Sabha, but for “carrying placards and creating the stalls put up by the entrepreneurs and busi-
15 militants and five security personnel were ruckus”.
On the occasion, the Lt Governor also visited

ness organizations.
Archaeology & Museums; Director Tourism,
organic products installed during the event.
Chief Secretary also handed over keys of a
Kashmir; Chief Engineer, KPDCL besides other Tractors to the farmers under Centrally Spon-
killed
LONDON: in Poonch Rishidistrict.
Sunak struck Three terrorists
a cau- were “I’m notIngoing his concluding
to pretendremarks that all ahead of the ad- Sh Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar, Advisor to Lt concerned were present has taken ondifficult
the occasion. but fair decisions soredto Scheme,
more doctors, Sub Mission and more Agriculture
nurses.Mecha- We’re
killed in Reasi district. journment, he said 14 sittings were held and the Governor; Sh Bhupinder Kumar, Secretary, During this visit the Chief Secretary vis- nization (SMAM). He also released a Training
tious noteinwith
Earlier October his 2021,
first nine Year our
New soldiers were problems
Housewill workedgo awayfor 61in the New
hours and 50 minutes. Health and Medical Education; Sh Vikramjit
get borrowing and debt under control.
ited various galleries of the museum and was Manual on Scientific Beekeeping on the occa-
also tackling illegal migration and
message
killed in as two British
separate Prime Minister
attacks in the Year,” said As
onforested Sunak.many as 18 bills were passed in the ses- Singh, Commissioner Secretary, Industries & And it’s because
briefed by the Deputy Director, Archives, Ar- sion. of those decisions that stopping criminals from abusing our
Saturday
region. While andfive warned
Army that the UK’s
personnel, including“But 2023 will
a sion, give us
including thelike
bills opportu-
the Bharatiya Nyaya Commerce Department; Sh Ramesh Kumar, chaeology & Museums, we’ve been Kashmir able to helpthe
about the pre-most vul- asylum system,” he said.
nity to showcase
(Second) the very best theof Brit- nerable with the rising in the cost of energy Opposition Labour Party leader, Sir
problems
junior
on
theOctober
end of 11
won’t go away
commissioned
a in Chamrer,
“tough”
officerin(JCO),2023,were
a JCO and
12 months
at killed
dur-three ainsol- Suraksha
on the world stage
Sanhita,
(Second) Sanhita,
defending
Bharatiya Nagarik Divisional Commissioner Jammu; Head of De-
and the Bharatiya partments, senior officials, entrepreneurs and
free-
cious collection displayed/housed
ies there. bills,” he said.
galler-
Online submission
Keir Starmer, used his New Year message
diers were killed
ing which on October had
his government 14 intaken
a nearby domfor-andSakshya
democracy (Second),
wherever whichwe will
find replace the IPC, industry stalwarts were present. Chief Secretary’s Inkeenhis interest
New Year in the muse- Sunak
message, extendedto also upto 15th January,
acknowledge it had 2024.
been a “very
est.(PTI)
“tough but fair” decisions. it under the CrPC,
threat,” heandsaid.the Evidence Act. um’s treasures underscoredwent on to promise the importance
that the “very of Consequently,
best tough year”applicants and said the possessing
UK “needsma- to
The 42-year-old Indian-origin lead-
A bill to regulate the appointment of Chief
He highlighted the “barbaric” war Participatory governance preserving and promoting the region’s cultural chine readable valid Indian International Pass-
of Britain” will be on display in the change” its way of doing politics.
Chilla-i-Kalan’
er, who took charge as Prime Minister in Ukraine
Election Commissioner
sioners as one was of also the
and
dominating
passed.
Election Commis-
Homeopathic healthcare facilities to the peo-
heritage. The artifacts, ranging from ancient ports issued on or before 15th January, 2024 and
manuscripts to coming traditional months crafts,as he pledgedacontinu-
provided valid at least “For up Britain
to 31st January,to become 2025 aare fairer,
eligi-
towards
minimum the end of October
temperature following
of minus challenges The
5.8 degrees ahead. Post Office Bill that seeks to repeal the ple. tangible link toing support for
Kashmir’s storiedUkrainepast. and His pitched
ble to apply greener,for Hajmore – 2024. dynamic country we
turmoil they
Celsius, within said.the ruling Conserva- “Just125-year-old
as we recovered Indian fromPost anOffice
un- Act, the Tele- Addressing a public gathering, the Lt Gov- visit aimed not only Kingto Charles
appreciate III’s coronation
the artifacts on MayIt6 is need further a completely
informed that newthe way of doing
Application
tiveThe famous
Party, ski resort
recalled of Gulmargad-
his inaugural in Baram-
precedentedcommunication
global pandemic, Bill which lays provisions that ernor said the enthusiasm of all sections of so-
Russia but also to explore as avenues
a unifying forforce
theirfor sustainable
the country.can be submitted politics. After online only at the
everything website
we’ve been of
ulla
dress district
on therecorded
steps of 10a Downing
low of minus Street3.0 degrees
launchedthe a central
barbaric government
and illegalwill inva-provide authorisa- ciety towards Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra is conservation. “Three months ago, I stood atHCoI the i.e., www.hajcommittee.gov.in
through together, that’s what or Android
Britain
Celsius,
to reiterate the officials
his promise said. to work “re- sion across tion Ukraine,”
for telecom-relatedhe said activities
in the and the Press also a symbol of Aspirational Jammu Kashmir Dulloo went to all the
steps of floors
Downing and took Street noteand of prom-
Mobile deserves,”
App “HAJheSUVIDHA said. ‘’ available on
Qazigund recorded a low of minus 4.0 de- and Registration of Periodicals Bill were also which has complete faith in responsiveness of the progress of work completed till date. Super- Google Playstore.
lentlessly”
grees Celsius, on the things town
Kokernag that matter.
saw the mercury video message.
approved. the government to mitigate all the challenges. intending Engineer, ised IJ&K would work
Police relentlessly
Housing Cor- on the
Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed
A at particularly turbulent yearand for “This has had a profound economic things that matter most to you. Since Davey also pointed to the “tough”
settle minus 3.0 degrees
British politics saw Sunak’s
Celsius
two embat-
Kupwara
impact around the world, which the
“Common man is in the forefront of the poration apprised him about the present status
then, this government Govt Asks Employees
has taken deci- times of 2022 but said the New Year is
recorded
tledThe
a low of
predecessors
weatherman
minus
Boris has
4.0 degrees
Johnson
forecastand
Celsius.
Liz UK
generally dry New criminal justice
is not immune to. Now, I know
collective effort, targeting 100% saturation in
every flagship scheme and charting new path-
of the project and
agency. He apprised
issues
sive action
that the
faced by the executing
tocompletion
back our NHS of the [National an “opportunity
underling that the same to turn
shallthe pageaction
invite and
weather over the next fewshunted
Truss unceremoniously days in Kashmir.
out of many of you history,
have and felt said
that itimpact
marked atthe beginning of ways for Viksit Bharat. I believe Participatory project would also makeService]
Health sufficient room
with for dis-
record against look
resources themahead”.under the Prevention of Corrup-
Theasdrop
office in temperature
Conservative has resulted in
Party leaders. the That’s
home. a new era whywith thislaws centered on public service governance can reduce disparities and change
government playing rich collection to tackle presently
the backlogs housedmore in thefunding,tion Act, besides, shall result in denial of their
—PTI
freezing of many slow-moving water bodies. It and welfare. the fate of every village and locality, the Lt Gov- storage for want of proper display space. Vigilance Clearance.
has also resulted in the freezing of water supply “Through them, we have also bid goodbye to ernor said. Chief Secretary directed Secretary, Tourism “Sub Section 2 of Section 9 of the Jammu
pipes in some areas. the outdated sections on sedition,” he said on X The Lt Governor shared the efforts of UT Ad- & Culture to constitute a committee headed by and Kashmir Public Men and Public Servants
The intense cold wave has forced people in after Parliament gave its nod to the Bharatiya were recordedtoinpromote
ministration presence of Executive
inclusive Magis-
development since they belong
developmental to poor families
commissioner works who compris-
lack the way on the completion
Declaration of Assets and of this
other overhead
Provisions bridge.
Act,

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police said. imbalances in
remove developmental
Kashmir. police said process for at-
wherewithal
ing of all stake
“All this
a holistic
to get legalto
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aid.
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trust deficit andshall submit
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alienation haswithinonly very returns recentof the assetsthat
activity heldcan by be
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DGP hints...
eas of Kashmir, people have resorted to the use luctance
of Kangri, an earthen firepot, to beat the chill.
These shown bills will replaceproviding
by people the Indian shelterPenal ministration,
to cused falling elected
Code-1860, the Code of Criminal Procedure-1898 people have enabled better education facilities,
militants, and parents “not feeling proud” of militancy was initiated u/s 25 of UA(P) Act
within representatives
the ambit proceeds and the of 10 days which
widened since will 2019.bePassports
a guidingbeing factorafor com- site,”
funda- members local in
pletion of the project at an earliest and will re- and shall indicate the reasons for increase, if
mental right are impounded with full impunity.
the month
sources of January
told Kashmir
This particular stretch on the NH-44 has
Reader.every year

The drop in temperature has resulted in an and the Indian Evidence Act of 1872, respective- better health facilities, cleanliness in villages, sult in making the SPS Museum fully function- any, in the assets and source thereof,” reads a
terrorist,
increase similar to problems
in respiratory the demolition amongofchil- the ly.their wards joining the militant ranks - even as and better necessary
road and prior approval accorded
communication connectivity by Journalists are being
al for the general public. jailed and even prevented been causingcircular.
government relentless inconvenience to com-
houseand
dren Ashiq Nengroo, the Pakistan-based 49 “These
of elderly. properties bills weremark attached
the end in of colonial-era DGP
“terror-related in ruralJ&K vide
areas PHQ order
to realize economicNo.3420 of 2022
development fromAsflying out ofconcluded,
the visit country,” she Chiefsaid.Secretary ex- muters, The everyJammu dayand for these
Kashmir pastPublic
six years. “I am
Servants
commander
‘Chilla-i-Kalan’ of terror is outfit Jaish-e-Muhammad
the 40-day harshest win- laws. cases”Athis new era begins with laws centered on dated
year. 03.10.2022
and bridge and the conformation
the rural-urban gap, he said. relat- Whileoptimism
pressed Mufti saidabout the only the ember
role ofofSPS hopeMu- in aDeclaration
daily commuter of AssetsfromAct Kulgamand Rulesto Srinagar,
made there- and
(JeM),
ter periodand whenan extended
a cold portion
wave grips of thethehouse
region of public “Peopleserviceare andopenly working
welfare,” thewith
prime police to ed to
theminister the attachment
Under the leadership of property
of Hon’bleu/s Prime25 ofMin-UA these
seum in “bleak circumstances”
fostering a sense of pride is the andjudiciary
identity almost under, everyit said,day I am forced
provides to spenda half
for imposing penaltyan
and
Hizbul theMujahideen
temperature drops Ghulam
militant considerably lead- said.
Nabi Khan get their wards, who join militant ranks, back,” (P) ister Shri
Act wasNarendra
accorded Modi,
by thewe Divisional
are committed Com- to amongonly
which the canpeopleright of these
Jammu and Kashmir.
“wrongs”, she added, The hour for non-submission
at this spot,” a government of the property returns
employee whoby
ing
aliasto“Amir
the freezing
Khan” inofsouth waterKashmir.
bodies, including Kumar He added, “These that
said, adding transformative
most of theBills militantare missioner
safeguard the rights of
Kashmir videweaker
ordersection of soci-
No. Divcom- museum, he
“however, believed,me
it saddens could
to say servethatassoafar bridge
our is thea public
resident servants.
of Kulgam district, told Kashmir
the famous Dal Lake here, as well as the water a testament to India’s commitment to reform. ety and ensure that the benefits of the develop- connecting the past with the present, fostering “It is further provided that if any public
“Many of them were earlier sitting in Paki- commanders have been killed and the number K/Rtn/39/2022 dated 01-12-2022. experience with the judiciary has not inspired Reader.
supply lines in several parts of the valley. They bring our legal, policing, and investiga- ment reach every household, the Lt Governor a deeper appreciation for the region’s cultural servant without any reasonable cause which he
stanThe and carrying
chances on terrorist
of snowfall are activities
the most and of active
fre- tive systems militants
into the in modern
Kashmirera haswith
come downon
a focus to said.“In pursuance to the said order and the pow- much confidence”.
diversity. He be
shall said that the
required incomplete
to show, fails tooverhead
submit the passre-
were not
quent and brought
maximum into the ambitthis
during of certain
period legal two digits. and forensic science. These bills en- ers “100%
and technology conferred upon investigating
saturation of all schemes, officer u/s 25
fulfilment She said it took the Supreme Court well has turn rendered
annually, theheNH-44shall one-way
be guiltyatofthat particu-
committing
provisions.... Now, dossiers have been prepared Onenhanced
the otherprotection
hand, thefor militants
the poor,have con- UA( P) Act of 1967 property (residential
improvedhouse/ over a year to order her release after she was lar spot. “And it is a mess,underevery time a train
most areas, especially
againstheavy
receive most snowfall.
in the higher
of them and they have already alised
reaches, sure
tinuedand their strikes onsections
vulnerable government of ourforces,
margin-
society.”
of basic
kill- bakery
ard of living
needs of every
shop belonging
of all citizens
family,
to Mohd Shafi Lone
will enhance
stand-
the(fa-
in- Dulloo for better
detained under the Public Safety Act (PSA) passes
criminal
Corruption
misconduct
by, which Act is and moreshall than
the Prevention
be half a dozen times
punishable under
of

beenPeople
notified spend more timeterrorists,”
as individual indoors tothe avoidpo- ingHe as added,
many as “These
26 forcetransformative
personnel in Bills differentare ther
herent potentialaccused)
of involved of the society, productivity and
was attached.” Commissioner Srinagar, Mohammad Aijaz athe
in 2019. day.saidSo, Act.”
if you are traveling on this stretch
catching
lice chiefcommon said, adding, ailments like flu,
“Further cough
action as and
per aattacks.
testament to India’s
Fourteen of thecommitment
slain forces to reform. propel
personnel employment
Meanwhile, police generation
appealedand prosperity,”
general public Asad,
She,Director
however,Agriculture
expressed hope Kashmir,that with Chowd- the of the Thehighway,
Act and itRules also lay
is highly likelydown thatthatyouevery
will
cold. They bring our legal, policing, and investiga- he said. hary Mohammad Iqbal, other senior Officers public servant shall submit annual property
law will follow against them.” belonged to the Jammu and Kashmir police. not to harbour or provide shelter or extend lo- CJI’s intervention, justice is delivered and the have to spend fifteen minutes or more at this
Traditionally, the valley residents used tive systems into the modern era with a focus on The Lt Governor impressed upon the PRI and large number of progressive farmers and returns, as per instruction issued by the Gov-
He said indried
to consume order vegetables
to put an end to to terrorismthe
overcome “Most ofand
in technology the militants involved
forensic science. in these
These en- gistics
billskill- members, to militants or their youth
political leaders, associates in their
and officials people of J-K see their
Agri Entrepreneurs were expectations
present inofthe dignity,
mega particular
ernment from spot,”time he said. to time, in respect of all
Jammu and
scarcity Kashmir,
of fresh it is vital
vegetables to take
during thestrict
winter ings have
ac- sure enhancedbeen neutralized,”
protection forKumar the poor,said.margin- houses,
of district failing which strict legal
administration action will
to discharge theirbe human
event. rights, constitutional guarantees and a theOther assetscommuters,
possessed by public
the him transport
and his drivers,
family
tion against
months as the theSrinagar-Jammu
terror ecosystem.would often be alised “Unidentified
and vulnerable gunmen”
sections haveof ourstruck
society.”regu- taken against anyone
responsibility towards doing
the so.society and ensure democratic
Speakingpolity on the realised
occasion, which Chief hadSecretary
inspired and locals in the area have similar things to
members.
We due
closed havetobooked 649 terror supporters under larly
heavy snowfall. as well,
These bills,in the
different
primeparts of Kashmir,
minister said, come cre- that no beneficiary is left behind. their forefathers
highlighted the to join Mahatama
significance of HADP Gandhi’s for the In- say “Withabout the a view stretch.
to make “It should
the processhave beenof filingcom- of
theWhile
Public
delicacies,
dried
Safetyvegetables
the highway
seizing 50 vehicles
frequent closures anymore.
Act (PSA) are this
usedtotoJammu
still year,
transport
consumed besides
doesterrorists
as down
not face and
ating panic heavily
such offences
politically
amongon organised
affiliated
the general
which strike
locals.
country’s peaceful journey to progress.
crime,
The at the
terrorism
minorities
rootreport
police
and
Search operation...
On the occasion, the beneficiaries of flagship
of the schemes shared their experience.
The Lt Governor visited the stalls put up
overall
dia. PTI development of Agriculture and allied pleted
sectors in J&K. He said that the 29 projects be- the
property
ernment
ing implemented under HADP will prove a line portal for filing of annual property returns
years
inordinate
returns
back. Iemployee
of Jammu delay&but
am not sure
Kashmir
friendly,
it should
what isthe
hasbe launched
sorted out
Gov-
causing
on-
and weapons. Twenty-eight houses and other suggests that a total of 29 civilians were killed
cold
‘Chillai-Kalan’ will end on January 31. The
buildings used to provide
wave continues even after shelter
thatto in terrorists
Kashmir define
are believed to have infiltrated from the In-
“In our Amrit Kaal, these legal reforms re- by government departments, and handed over
in 2022.our legal framework to be more relevant ternational sanction letters Borderto(IB) and were heading
beneficiaries under tovari- the Let us resolve...
and ecosystem.
sooner than later by the administration for the
game changer for Agriculture economic growth (PRS-Portal) by each and every J&K Govern-
ease
mentofEmployee,
traveling,”asamandated public transport under the driverJammutold
were aalso
with sealed,” the
20-day-long DGP said.
‘Chillai-Khurd’ (small cold) and“21 locals have
empathy been killed
driven,” he said, by militants
highlighting this Valley when they
ous schemes. were intercepted
He felicitated the women by the secu-
achiev- ourselves
Chief Secretary to the unity,
said integrity
that the HADP and inclu- initia- Kashmir
and Kashmir Reader. Public Servants Declaration of
andHe said the anti-terror
a 10-day-long ‘Chillai-Bachha’ Special (babyInvestiga-
cold). year, three
speeches byof HomethemMinister
Kashmiri AmitPandits,
Shah and in Par-an rity
ers, forces.
and PRI members for their contribution sive
tive development
is a major step of the nation,”
towards Murmu
creating said
a sustain- Official
Assets Act and sources Rulessaid madethat the delay
thereunder and was
also
tion Agency is now more than a year old and liament equal number which,of heother
added, Hindus.
elaborate Theon restthewere
key to “In Swachhview Bharat
of the recentAbhiyan and Jalsecurity
encounter, Jeevan able
in herand profitable
message releasedAgricultural ecosystem. He caused
by the Rashtrapati as per the by some
provisions requisite of the permissions
Employeesrequired Conduct
Early end to
has done a tremendous job in probing criminal features Kashmiriof Muslims,”these bills. Kumar said, adding that has
activities, especially the cases registered un- eight non-locals were also killed during the searched,”
Mission.‘Hamara
been beefed upSankalp
pledge was also Bhardwaj,
Viksit Bharat’
and the vulnerable
administered
leadingtothe thejoint
people.
areas
opera-
said the programme aims to empower farmers to
Bhavan.
with“Onknowledge
the occasion andof tools
Newthat can
Year, help them
I extend my en- into
Rules,
execute
before
every
that31st
theyear
in theJanuary
ending 31st
construction.
initialofyears,
the next
“A December,
when
lot of time went
calendar
RAMKYyear,”
by or
was
of 146 MPs and the expulsion of Trinamool
der the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act year.
Congress member Mahua Moitra in the “bribe- In J&K, red tape The Lt Governor visited the stalls put up
tion of the police, CRPF and BSF, told reporters.
by government departments, and handed over
hance their productivity and profitability while it said, adding, “The PRS-Portal is accessible
heartiest greetings and best wishes to all fellow still in-charge of the NH-44. I am not sure what
also contributing to the overall growth of the on http://prs.jk.gov.in. The employees can file
(UAPA). case.
for-query” He also
Apollo commended
Hospital exchanged the land
police deedforce for sanction
for set- He saidletters
the search operation started
to beneficiaries under from vari- citizens
Agriculture and all Indians abroad,” she said.
sector. happened
their annual afterward,”
propertya returns senior official
on thein thepor-
said ad-
“We have
The session, augmented
which began crime-dealing
on December capabili- achieving,
4, ting “100%Hospital
up of Apollo success in onthetheregion.
law and order Chek Dhurma,He
ous schemes. thefelicitated
last village along
the women the IB, Sat-
achiev- The
Atal President
Dulloo further further saidsaid,
that “Ithewish for the ministration
programme tal from 1st ofsaid. January and the facility automat-
ties....
saw After
both Rajyafinding
Sabha that
andthe Lok UAPA
Sabha cases have front,”.
running The KumarLt Governor maintained that there
welcomed the were only urday
industry ers, and morning.
PRI members for their contribution progress
also provides and prosperity
a platformoftoour theglorious
farmersnation to in- ically Kashmir
gets closed Reader talked
on 31st to Indresh
of January every Kumar,
year.”
largely
increased peacefully
with 1,350 for the
stillfirst
under week but the sce- leaders,
investigation, 26 minor policymakers
cases of law and and
orderstakeholders
in 2022. from to “We Swachh haveBharat
clear-cut Abhiyan
directions andtoJal go forJeevanfre- teract
and thewith
people experts
in the from
year 2023.”the Agricultural
PTI and Project The Manager
non-submission of the NHAI of property
in Srinagar, returns
who
nario
we have changed
set up afterspecial December
investigation13. units (SIUs) hospitality, “Which wellness is a drastic & fooddown processing
spiral, if sectors Mission.‘Hamara
com- quent search operations Sankalp Viksit pressure
to maintain Bharat’ allied Departments and seek their advice on said by the thatemployees,
he was notitaware said, ofshall
any suchinviteproject.
action

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On district
at the the anniversary
level in both of Kashmir
the 2001 and Parliament
Jammu to pared explorewithinvestment
2897 such cases opportunities
in the year and fos- on
2016,” pledge was also administered
anti-national elements to foil to the
theirpeople.
nefarious various aspects of farming, besides enhancing “I against
have nothem idea about underthe the Prevention
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Karnataka techie EC asks parties to avoid

derogatory references on PwDs
detained in Parliament NEW DELHI: The Election
Commission (EC) on Thursday

security breach case

NEW DELHI: The Delhi Police has
reportedly detained a software engineer,
Sai Krishna, from Karnataka’s Vidyagiri
in connection with the Parliament security
breach case.
Krishna, the son of a retired cop, was
reportedly in contact with the main
accused Manoranjan D.
Manoranjan D and Sagar Sharma entered
the Parliament after getting passes form
Mysore BJP MP Pratap Simha and set off
smoke canisters inside the Lok Sabha. Both
of them remain in police custody along with
four other associates.
No action has been taken against the BJP
MP yet and he has reportedly told the Lok
Sabha Speaker that he was not aware of
their intentions.
The incident took place on December 13
when Manoranjan and Sharma jumped into
the Lok Sabha chamber from visitors’ gallery
and set off smoke canisters inside the House.
The intruders also shouted slogans
against the government and reportedly
wanted to give Prime Minister Narendra
Modi “PM Missing” pamphlets. However,
the PM was not present in the House at the
time of the incident.
Almost at the same time, their two other
associates – Neelam and Amol Shinde –
released yellow smoke and shouted slogans
against the government.
The police arrested all the four accused
and produced them before a Delhi court
which sent them to seven days custody.
Later, the police also arrested two
more individuals – Lalit Jha, the alleged
mastermind of the entire incident, and
Mahesh Kumawat.
The accused have told the police that
they were upset over the unemployment
and others issues and wanted to draw
government’s attention towards them.
The police, however, is looking for all the
possibilities and investigation is underway
to ascertain whether any terror outfit was
involved in the act.
The incident has triggered massive
uproar in the Parliament with Opposition
MPs demanding Union Home Minister
Amit Shah’s statement on how the breach
incident happened in one of the country’s
most secured premises.
They are also demanding action against
the BJP MP on whose behalf the intruders
were issued entry passes.
—Agencies
asked political parties and
their representatives not to
use “derogatory or insulting
references” on persons with
disabilities (PwDs) during any
public statement or political
campaign.
Issuing a set of guidelines to
nudge political parties to move
towards respectful discourse for
PwDs, the poll panel has urged
the parties and their candidates
to abide by the guidelines in
letter and spirit as they are an
important stakeholder in the
electoral process.
“The Commission has been
made aware of use of derogatory during any public speech, in and rectify any instances of
or offensive language in the their writings/articles, or ableist language, offensive
political discourse about PwDs. political campaign. or discriminatory towards
Usage of such semantics in “They should strictly avoid individuals/PwDs, it added.
speech/ campaign by members comments related to disabilities/ In its guidelines, the poll
of any political parties or their PwDs that may be offensive panel further said, “All political
candidates can be interpreted as or perpetuate stereotypes and parties shall use rights-based
an affront to the PwDs,” it said. prejudices,” read the guidelines terminologies as mentioned in
Citing the common examples of shared by the EC. CRPD (Convention on Rights of
ableist language are words like It further said, “Any usage of Persons with Disabilities) and
dumb (gunga), retarded (pagal, such language, terminology, not incline towards any other
sirphira), blind (andha, kana), context, mockery, derogatory terminology. They may make
deaf (behra), lame (langda, lula, references or insult to PwDs their website and social media
apahij), etc., the poll panel said. as mentioned in points (i), (ii) content digitally accessible to
“It is necessary to avoid usage of and (iii) may attract provisions allow accessible interaction with
such derogatory language. PwDs of Section 92 of the Rights of PwDs.”
have to be accorded justice and Persons with Disabilities Act All political parties may
respect in political discourse/ 2016.” provide a training module on
campaign,” it added. All campaign materials, disability for party workers at
“Political parties and their including speeches, social media all levels of political process and
representatives should not posts, advertisements, and shall appoint nodal authority
use disability/ PwDs or terms press releases, must undergo an to hear complaints from PwDs
referring to disability/ PwDs in internal review process within pertaining to usage of ableist
the context of human incapacity the political party to identify language. —Agencies

Doing everything to Decide in 8 weeks notice ED probe into excise case attempt to
bring back ex-Navy stop AAP's growth, popularity: Atishi
to Rahul Gandhi over ‘pickpocket’
personnel on death
NEW DELHI: Delhi minister

jibe at PM: HC to EC Atishi on Thursday alleged that

the ED probe into the excise policy

row in Qatar: MEA

NEW DELHI:
Emphasising that the
case of eight former
Indian Navy personnel
on death row in Qatar
was important for
the country, India on
Thursday said the
government was doing
everything to see how
they could be brought
back home.
At a media briefing
here, Ministry of
External Affairs
spokesperson Arindam
Bagchi said the matter
was currently in the
Court of Appeal in Qatar.
Three hearings in the
case have been held so far
on 23 and 30 November
and 7 December. The
Indian ambassador in
Qatar has got consular
access to the eight
Indians.
He said he could
not share any more
information on the issue
since Qatar has not
officially communicated
anything to India. He said
he had no information
on whether any Indians
were among the prisoners
who were pardoned on
Qatar’s National Day on
18 December.
Qatar’s Court of First
Instance awarded death
sentences to the eight
former Indian Navy
officials, who have been
in prison since August
2022, on 26 October
without specifying
charges against them.
India said the ruling was
“deeply shocking” and
expressed its decision to
explore all legal options
in the case.
—Agencies
NEW DELHI: The Delhi High
Court on Thursday asked the
Election Commission of India to
take a decision as expeditiously
as possible, preferably within
eight weeks, on a notice it has
issued to Congress leader
Rahul Gandhi for his alleged
"pickpocket" jibe at Prime
Minister Narendra Modi made
during a speech delivered last
month.
The court was hearing a public
interest litigation seeking
action against Gandhi as well
as formulation of guidelines to
prevent such "malpractice" by
political leaders.
A bench headed by Acting Chief
Justice Manmohan observed that
although the alleged statements
are "not in good taste", the
Election Commission (EC) was
examining the matter and has
even issued a notice to Gandhi.
"Considering that deadline for
filing reply is over and no reply
has been received, the court
directs EC to decide the matter
as expeditiously as possible
preferably within 8 weeks," the
bench, also comprising Justice
Mini Pushkarna, ordered.
The court noted that in the
notice sent on November 23, the
poll panel itself said it will take
appropriate action in the matter.
Petitioner Bharat Nagar told
the high court that Gandhi
made a speech on November 22
levelling "heinous allegations"
against individuals holding
"highest governmental
positions", including the prime
minister and referred to him as a
"pick-pocket".
—PTI
case was an attempt to stop the
Aam Aadmi Party's growth and
popularity.
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind
Kejriwal on Thursday skipped the
second summons issued by the
Enforcement Directorate, alleging
they were issued at the behest of
political rivals who wish to silence
the voice of the opposition.
Addressing a press conference
here, Atishi alleged, "The ED is
investigating this case since the last
two years. In the history of India,
no other policy was investigated
as much as this policy is being
probed by a central agency." Atishi
claimed that the ED couldn't find
any evidence of wrongdoing despite
raiding several locations linked to
AAP leaders.
After two years of investigation,
not even a penny of ill-gotten money
could be found by the CBI or the ED,
she claimed.
"They raided Manish Sisodia's
(former deputy CM) residence,
offices and other places but couldn't
find anything, yet they arrested
him. They are targeting Arvind
Kejriwal now," she alleged.
"They (Centre) are doing this
in a bid to stop the growth and
popularity of the AAP," she added.
Kejriwal was summoned by
the Enforcement Directorate for
questioning in the excise policy-
linked money laundering case on
Thursday. The chief minister left
for an undisclosed location for a 10-
day Vipassana meditation course on
Wednesday.
The Delhi CM sent his reply to
the ED on Wednesday in which he
said the summons do not specify
whether he was being called as "a
witness or a suspect" or as the "chief
minister, Delhi or the Aam Aadmi
Party's national convener".
He said the fresh summons --
issued on December 18 -- should be
revoked, withdrawn, and recalled.
—PTI

Our ‘core’ issue with Canada is
space given to anti-India elements,
extremists: MEA
NEW DELHI: Stating that New Delhi’s
position has remained consistent, India on
Thursday said its “core” issue with Canada
is the space given to extremists and anti-
India elements operating from that country.
Addressing a media briefing, External
Affairs Ministry spokesperson Arindam
Bagchi said India also hoped that Canada
will take action against separatists and
anti-India elements.
“Our position has been quite consistent.
And whenever this has been raised, we
have highlighted, how we see the problem.
The core issue remains the space that is
given to extremists and terrorists and, anti-
India elements in that country. I think you
would heard also from the External Affairs
Minister recently as well as others, about the
developments of that case… and we would hope
that they would take action on such extremist,
elements that are misusing the freedom of
speech and expression in their country,”
Bagchi said.
The ties between India and Canada have been
under severe strain following Canadian Prime
Minister Justin Trudeau’s allegations in
September linking Indian agents to the killing
of Khalistani separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar
in June.
India has strongly rejected the charges
and stated that Ottawa has shared only
“allegations” linked to the separatist.
The MEA spokesperson’s remarks come a
day after Canadian Prime Minister Justin
Trudeau said Wednesday that India’s relations
with Canada may have undergone a “tonal
BJP relaunches ‘Sneha Yatra’ to connect with
Christians in Kerala, Congress calls it ‘Kiss of Judas’
KOCHI: With the Lok Sabha
polls just months away, the
BJP in Kerala on Thursday
resumed its ‘Sneha Yatra’, an
outreach programme aimed at
connecting with the Christian
community in the state.
The saffron party initially
launched the initiative during
this year’s Easter.
In a recent state committee
meeting, the party decided to
resume the yatra during the
Christmas season.
BJP state chief K Surendran
visited Cardinal George
shift” after the release of a US indictment Alencherry, the former head of
alleging a conspiracy to murder a Sikh the prominent Syro Malabar
separatist on American soil. Church, at St Thomas Mount
“I think there is a beginning of an in nearby Kakkanad in
understanding that they can’t bluster their the morning and conveyed
way through this and there is an openness to Christmas greetings from Prime
collaborating in a way that perhaps they were Minister Narendra Modi.
less open before,” Trudeau told the Canada- He also visited Archbishop
based CBC News in an end-of-year interview. Joseph Kalathiparbil of the
“There’s an understanding that maybe, Latin Archdiocese of Verapoly,
maybe just churning out attacks against and conveyed the wishes of the
Canada isn’t going to make this problem go Prime Minister.
away,” he added. Later, Surendran said in a
In an earlier interview with The Canadian Facebook post that it marked
Press news agency, Trudeau had said that the beginning of ‘Sneha Yatra’
his decision to make allegations in public in the state.
was intended to “put a chill” on New Delhi He also shared photos of his
from repeating a similar action. He claimed cordial meetings with the
that his public statement came after weeks of church heads.
“quiet diplomacy” that included raising the The Congress in Kerala
allegations with India at the highest levels. likened the “sneha yatra” to
—Agencies the kiss of Judas, who betrayed
Jesus Christ for thirty silver
coins.
However, the church authorities
and the BJP leadership were yet to
make clear the topics of discussion
that came up during the closed-
door meeting.
A BJP leader said the meeting
with Alencherry extended for
over 45 minutes, and it was a
warm and friendly meet.
“It was a friendly meeting…
The BJP chief conveyed Prime
Minister Modi’s greetings to
him. They later had breakfast
together,” K S Shaiju, the party’s
district president, told PTI.
Asked whether any political
issues ahead of the Lok Sabha
polls came up for discussion,
the leader did not divulge any
details.
“The objective of the visit was
to convey the PM’s greetings,”
he said.
He also rejected media reports
that there were differences
between the Church and the
saffron party after the Manipur
violence issue.
“It was just a creation of the
media. Both the BJP and the
church have always maintained
a cordial relationship,” he added.
Though many senior bishops
of various denominations have
made pro-BJP statements on
several occasions in the state
in recent times, the alleged
silence of the party-led union
government on the Manipur
violence issue has reportedly
created differences between
them.
According to BJP sources, the
objective of the yatra is to bring
the Christian community closer
to the saffron party.
The party leaders and workers
would visit Christian homes
with the message from the Prime
Minister till December 30.
The party also recently decided
to carry out ‘padayatras (foot
marches)’ across the state with
an eye on the Lok Sabha polls.
Prominent BJP leaders and
workers had conducted the Sneha
Yatra, visiting Christian homes and
religious heads on the occasion of
Easter earlier this year.
Meanwhile, the Congress
party in the state on Thursday
strongly criticised the BJP’s
initiative to reach out to the
Christian community and said
it was not “sneha yatra”, the
journey of love, but the “kiss of
Judas”.
In a hard-hitting statement,
KPCC chief K Sudhakaran
alleged that Sangh Parivar
only has a history of betraying
minorities.
The BJP leaders who were
visiting Christians ahead of
Lok Sabha elections were not
conducting “sneha yatra” but
the kiss of Judas who betrayed
Jesus Christ for thirty silver
coins, he said.
While Sangh Parivar forces
were unleashing violence against
minorities in all parts of the
country, they were showcasing
a “special love” towards them in
Kerala, he added.
—PTI
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Brij Bhushan loyalist Sanjay Singh J&K Bank defeats

becomes new WFI President
NEW DELHI: Sanjay Singh on
Thursday became the new Presi-
dent of the Wrestling Federation of
India (WFI) with his panel comfort-
ably winning most of the posts in the
delayed polls as outgoing chief Brij
Bhushan Sharan Singh gained indi-
rect control over the sports body.
Sanjay, who is UP Wrestling
Association Vice President, se-
cured 40 votes as against seven
that his rival Anita Sheoran got.
The CWG gold medallist panel
though managed to win the post of
secretary general as Prem Chand
Lochab beat Darshan Lal.
The outcome of the polls would
give top wrestlers Bajrang Punia,
Vinesh Phogat and Sakshi Malik the
feeling that their protest against Brij
Bhushan has come to naught as they
could not get the fraternity behind
them despite aggressively pushing
for a change of guard. A close associ-
ate of the BJP MP is now at the helm.
They had accused Brij Bhushan of
sexually harassing women wrestlers,
including juniors, and managed to mo-
bilise huge support from different sec-
tions of society but the protest fizzled
out the day they planned a
march towards new Parlia-
ment building on May 28
when Delhi police removed
all the protesters from Jan-
tar Mantar for rioting.
The wrestlers had of-
ficially called off their
protest on June 7 when
Sports Minister
Anurag Thakur as-
sured them that none of the family
members or close associates of Brij
Bhushan will be allowed to enter the
WFI election fray.
RSS-affiliate Sanjay hails from
Varanasi and is a very close associate
of Brij Bhushan. Given the tremen-
dous interest the outgoing chief has
in the sport, it is expected that Sanjay
Downtown Hereos FC, wins
football championship
will consult him in policy decisions.
Stage set for lifting UWW ban on
WFI
The election of the new executive
council will also pave the way for lift-
ing the UWW ban on WFI. The world
governing body of the game had
banned WFI for not conducting elec-
tion on time, forcing Indian wres-
tlers to compete as neutral athletes at
the 2023 World Championships.
The election process was set in
motion in July but was delayed be-
cause of court cases. The Supreme
Court recently set aside the stay im-
posed by the Punjab and Haryana
High Court, paving the way for the
process to elect the new WFI govern-
ing body.
—PTI

JAMMU: Advisor to Lieutenant ganized from village level so that the

Upset Olympic medallist Protesting wrestlers will not face Governor, Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar on
Thursday witnessed the final match
region can produce sports icons from
grassroots level. He added that state

Sakshi quits wrestling vendetta politics: Brij Bhushan

NEW DELHI: Rio Olympic
bronze medallist Sakshi Ma-
lik on Thursday announced
her retirement from the
sport, protesting against Brij
Bhushan Sharan Singh loy-
alist Sanjay Singh winning
the Wrestling Federation of
India (WFI) election for the top
job, here.
Sanjay, a close associate
of outgoing WFI chief Brij
Bhushan became the new WFI
president with his panel win-
ning 13 of the 15 posts in the
elections here on Thursday.
“We fought from our heart
but if a man like Brij Bhushan,
his business partner and a
close aide is elected as the pres-
ident of WFI, I quit wrestling,”
said a teary-eyed Sakshi, and
kept her shoes on the table in a
dramatic announcement.
“We wanted a female presi-
dent but that did not happen,”
the 31-year-old, who is also a
CWG gold medallist, added.
Ahead of the elections,
Oylmpic medal winning grap-
plers Bajrang Punia and Sak-
shi had repeatedly requested
Sports Minister Anurag
Thakur to stop anyone associ-
ated with Brij Bhushan from
contesting the WFI polls.
Consequently, neither
Brij Bhushan’s son Prateek
nor son-in-law Vishal Singh
entered the fray. Bajrang and
Vinesh Phogat, who addressed
media after elections, did not
say whether they will retire
from the sport.
“It’s unfortunate that gov-
ernment did not stand by its
word that no Brij Bhushan loy-
alist will contest WFI election,”
Bajrang said. —PTI
NEW DELHI: The pro-
testing wrestlers will not
face any sort of vendetta
politics and they will get
the required support from
the new federation, outgo-
ing WFI chief Brij Bhush-
an Sharan Singh said on
Thursday after the panel
backed by him emerged
victorious in the keenly-
followed elections.
Brij Bhushan, who is fac-
ing sexual harassment charg-
es from women wrestlers,
assured that the new dispen-
sation will work impartially.
Rio Olympics medallist
Sakshi Malik, though, an-
nounced her retirement from
the sport, saying she won't
compete under the presiden-
cy of a man, who is backed by
the former WFI boss.
Vinesh Phogat and Ba-
jrang Punia are still active
and hope to qualify for the
2024 Paris Games. The two
wresters also expressed
disappointment that Brij
Bhushan loyalist Sanjay
Singh had become the new
WFI chief but did not follow
Sakshi in quitting the sport.
The three top wrestlers
had launched an agita-
tion against Brij Bhushan
accusing him of sexually
exploiting several women
wrestlers, early this year.
"All wresters will get sup-
port from the WFI. There will
be no partiality. A lot of wres-
tlers, new and established
ones, had sat on dharna on
the first day of the protest
(January 2023). No one will be
singled out on that basis," Brij
Bhushan told PTI when asked
if the federation will support
the wrestlers who had pro-
tested against him.
"We have to look after the
game and not the mistakes
of the wrestlers. If they will
suffer due to their mistakes,
then the federation will
not be impartial." Asked if
he will continue to call the
shots in the day-to-day run-
ning of the federation, Brij
Bhushan said he won't inter-
fere but if his help is sought
he will offer suggestions.
"They (new body) will
control wrestling, if they
want to take suggestions I
am open to give," he said.
It is also expected that
the new body may change
a few policy decisions that
the ad-hoc panel had taken.
The Bhupender Singh
Bajwa-led ad-hoc body had
recently announced that the
Olympic quota won by the
wrestlers will not belong to
that particular wrestler but
to the country and the quota-
winning wrestler will also
have to undergo selection tri-
als to book his or her place in
the national team for the 2024
Paris Game. —PTI
of 17th Christmas Gold Cup Football
championship at Synthetic Turf, Pa-
rade Ground here.
Addressing the gathering, Advisor
Bhatnagar said that good standard of
football was displayed by both teams in
this match and both teams fought like
warriors till dying minutes of game. He
highlighted that the locals witnessed
all matches of the tournament enthusi-
astically which proves that the young-
sters Jammu and Kashmir are moving
towards the sports and considering it
as a profession.
Advisor Bhatnagar, who was the
chief guest on the occasion, further
said that Jammu and Kashmir is
emerging as a powerhouse of sports
across the country and players of UT
are emerging at National Icons. He
highlighted that Jammu and Kashmir
is surfacing as the new location for
hosting sports events of national and
international level owing to upgra-
dation and establishment of sports
infrastructure in the last couple of
years here.
The Advisor said that every dis-
trict and Panchayat halqa of Jammu
and Kashmir is having its stadium
now and sports events are being or-
of art Khelo India centres have been
established here with an aim to pro-
duce sportspersons of national and
international calibre.
While distributing trophies among
winner and runner up teams, Advi-
sor Bhatnagar said that sports makes
our life disciplined and every player
in the field is winner. He underlined
that after watching today’s game, he
is quite optimistic that the quality of
sports played in J&K has upgraded
and players are depicting great skill
and talent.
The Advisor on the occasion, con-
gratulated the winning team as well as
runner up team. He also applauded the
efforts of organizers for hosting such a
successful championship saying that
these will continue to be organized in
the future in other sports also to pro-
vide opportunities for young talents to
showcase their sports skills.
Pertinently, in the final played be-
tween J&K Bank and Downtown Here-
os FC, both teams displayed quality
football and eventually in the dying
minutes of the game, J&K Bank team
led by goal machine of Jammu and
Kashmir, Aakif Reshi, emerged victo-
rious by a solitary goal.

BBL: Tom Curran slapped with four-games

ban after argument with umpire
NEW DELHI: Sydney Sixers all-
rounder Tom Curran has been sus-
pended for four games after an ar-
gument with an umpire prior to the
team’s encounter against the Hobart
Hurricanes on December 11 at the
North Tasmania Cricket Association
Ground in Launceston.
The Englishman is accused under
Article 2.17 of the code of conduct for
“intimidation or attempted intimida-
tion of an umpire, match referee, or
medical personnel, whether by lan-
guage or conduct (including gestures)
during a match” after match official
Bob Perry saw the incident.
According to Cricket Australia
(CA), the incident happened as Cur-
ran was going through his pre-match
routine and doing practice run-ups
on the ground. Curran was issued a
warning by the contest’s fourth um-
pire, who was stationed near the pitch
to watch the proceedings. The player
then proceeded to the opposite end of
the field to practice his run-ups.
The fourth umpire eventually
blocked Curran’s path and begged
him not to rush onto the field once
more.The all-rounder motioned for
the official to move out of the way be-
fore running straight at him, forcing
the umpire to take a step to his right to
avoid a collision.
“The umpire took up position next
to the stumps, preventing Curran from
approaching the pitch, and motioned
for Curran to move away from it.” Cur-
ran may be seen in the video motioning
for the umpire to move away from the
pitch. Curran then attempted a practice
run-up and a fast run straight towards
the umpire, who was standing in the
bowling crease facing Curran. “To
avoid a collision, the umpire took a step
to his right,” CA said in a statement.
Curran was the Sixers’ pick of the
bowlers against the Hurricanes, tak-
ing three wickets for 19 runs as his
team easily triumphed by six wickets.
The Royal Challengers Bangalore
(RCB) recently signed him for the
2024 Indian Premier League (IPL)
mini-auction in Dubai. Curran will
also play for the Desert Vipers in the
second International League T20
(ILT20) in the United Arab Emirates.
Section 67.3 of the BBL|13 playing
conditions specifies clearly that only
the captain and head coach are au-
thorized on the premises of the pitch
to check its conditions, with spike
shoes prohibited to avoid any dam-
age to the pitch.
There has already been a pitch-re-
lated incident in the ongoing season
of the Big Bash League (BBL), with
the contest between the Perth Scorch-
ers and the Melbourne Renegades be-
ing abandoned due to a poor surface at
Create
the Simonds Stadium in Geelong.
Rachael Haynes, CEO of the Syd-
ney Sixers, stated that Curran and
Captivate
the team would strongly challenge the
sanction, while also expressing sup-
Convert
port for Curran:
“Tom and the club maintain that
Tom did not knowingly or intention-
ally intimidate a match official, and
we will exercise our right to appeal
the decision based on legal advice.”
We will be there for Tom during this
difficult time and look forward to see-
ing him back on the field.”
Neither the club nor Tom Curran
will make any additional statements
until the subject is resolved.
—Agencies

Semi-Automated Offside Technology to
debut at AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023
NEW DELHI: Match of-
ficials at the AFC Asian
Cup Qatar 2023 will be able
to enhance their decision-
making process with the
Semi-Automated Offside
Technology (SAOT) sys-
tem, which will be imple-
mented at all 51 matches of
the tournament.
SAOT will be used for
the first time at an Asian
Football Confederation
(AFC) competition, making
the AFC the first confedera-
tion in the world to use the
system at the Continental
Men’s national team level.
The introduction of
SAOT in the tournament to
be played between January
12 and February 10, 2024, in
Qatar complements the Vid-
eo Assistant Referee (VAR)
Take if needed
system, which will make its
full debut following its suc-
cessful implementation in
the quarter-final stage dur-
ing the 2019 edition in the
United Arab Emirates.
“Our Asian match of-
ficials are established as
among the best in the world,
and the landmark debut of
the Semi-Automated Offside
Technology will only serve
to drive them to set higher
standards,” AFC President
Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim
Al Khalifa stated.
“The AFC is determined
to continue to be leaders
in world refereeing, and
by embracing the latest
technological innovations,
along with the full imple-
mentation of the Video
Assistant Referee system
at Asia’s crown jewel, it re-
inforces the AFC’s vision
of providing the ultimate
stage for our players, teams,
and record cast of match of-
ficials to shine.”
The SAOT system has
undergone extensive test-
ing in preparation for its
implementation at the 2023
AFC Asian Cup in accord-
ance with FIFA standards
and norms that have been
authorized by the IFAB.
It employs 12 special-
ized cameras strategically
placed on the field of play to
track the exact position of
the ball and players.
—Agencies