Srinagar: A tourist from Mumbai allegedly died of a cardiac arrest at the tourist resort of Gulmarg in Jammu and Kashmir, official said on Sunday.
The dead has been identified as 64-year-old Tejpal Ambalal Shah, a resident of Mumbai, Maharashtra, was staying in a hotel at famous ski resort of Gulmarg along with his family members.
He was rushed to a nearby Sub District Hospital Tangmarg where doctors declared him dead, the official added. (UNI)
Jammu: Senior Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leader and former member of Legislative Council (MLC) from Poonch district of Jammu region, Yashpal Sharma died after suffering a massive cardiac arrest last night, family sources said on Sunday. He was 76.
Sharma remained a vocal voice in the PDP and was known among his followers as ‘Sher-e-Poonch (lion of Poonch).
“It is intensely saddening to learn about sudden demise of Yashpal Sharma ji Ex-MLC from Poonch district,” Deputy Commissioner Srinagar Mohammad Aijaz Asad said.
“His departure is a tragedy; End of an epoch. His legacy will be remembered. I express my fervid condolences with his family and associates,” Asad, who belogs to Poonch district, added. (GNS)
Srinagar: Abdul Ahad, father of Jahangir Lolabi—senior member of a local news gathering agency, passed away at Tilwanpora Lalpora Kupwara on Sunday. As per family sources, his nimazi jenazah (funeral) prayers would be held at 5p.m. at At Tilwanpora Lalpora.
In this hour of grief, entire GNS team stands in solidarity with Jahangir Lolabi. Meanwhile, a condolence meeting was held at the office of a local news gathering agency and special prayers were offered for eternal peace to the departed soul. Almighty Allah was beseeched to also grant forbearance to the bereaved family to bear the irreparable loss.
Srinagar: Authorities on Sunday said that only stranded traffic shall be allowed on Jammu-Srinagar highway, the only surface link connecting Kashmir Valley with the outside world, tomorrow. The highway was closed following mudslides and shooting stones at many places on the thoroughfare earlier on the day.
“Tomorrow on 24-01-2022, subject to fair weather and better road conditions LMVs(passenger)/ private cars (only stranded) shall be allowed from Jammu towards Srinagar (strictly one way) on Jammu- Srinagar highway,” a traffic department official said. He said TCU Jammu shall liaise with TCU Ramban before releasing the traffic.
He said the cut off timing for LMVs/private cars from Nagrota (Jammu) shall be at 0900 hours to 1200 hours, and from Jakheni (Udhampur) at 1000 hours to 1300 hours “(subject to change depending on the road position then).”
Regarding HMVs/Load Carriers, he said, subject to fair weather and better road conditions, they shall be allowed from Jakheni (Udhampur) towards Srinagar after assessing the traffic situation on highway.
“Security Forces are advised/requested not to ply against advisory/traffic plan in view of traffic congestion on Jammu-Srinagar highway. They may ply from Jammu towards Srinagar after confirming the status of highway.”
Earlier the highway was blocked due to mudslides and shooting stones at many places, mainly in Ramban district.
On Saturday itself, the authorities had said that traffic on highway on Sunday may remain suspended in view of heavy rainfall prediction issued by MeT department.
Meanwhile, Mughal Road, connecting Shopian with Poonch and Rajouri districts, remained closed for vehicular movement in view of snow accumulation at Peer Ki Gali.
Also, Srinagar-Sonamarg-Gumri road remained shut for vehicular movement in view of snow accumulation on Zoji la axis and has been closed till further orders. Kishtwar-Sinthan road also remained closed in view of snow accumulation, the traffic department official said. (GNS)
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will virtually interact with Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar (PMRBP) awardees on Monday (January 24).
For the first time digital certificates will be conferred on the awardees for the year 2022 and 2021 using ‘Blockchain Technology’. This technology is being used for the first time for giving certificates to awardees.
The Government of India has been conferring the PMRBP awards as the recognition to children residing in India, above the age of five years and not exceeding 18 years for their exceptional achievement in six categories, namely Innovation, Social Service, Scholastic, Sports, Art and Culture, and Bravery.
These Awards are conferred by the President in a ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhawan. The Prime Minister also interacts with these awardees every year. The awardees of PMRBP also take part in the Republic Day parade every year. “However, in view of Covid-19 situation in the country, it has not been possible to organise the award ceremony at New Delhi this year.
“On the occasion of National Girl Child Day on January 24 and as part of ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’, Prime Minister Modi would interact virtually with the winners of PMRBP-2022,” said the government.
The children along with their parents and concerned District Magistrates of their respective districts would join the event from their district Headquarters.
This year, 29 children from across the country, under different categories of Bal Shakti Puraskar, have been selected for PMRBP-2022. The awardees also take part in the Republic day parade every year. Each awardee of PMRBP is given a medal, a cash prize of Rs one lakh and certificate. The cash prize will be transferred to the respective accounts of PMRBP 2022 winners. (IANS)
New Delhi: This month Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s monthly radio address ‘Mann Ki Baat’ will take place at 11.30 a.m. instead of 11 a.m.
Prime Minister Modi said that ‘Mann Ki Baat’ will begin at 11.30 a.m. after observing the remembrances to Mahatma Gandhi on his ‘Punya Tithi’ (death anniversary). The Prime Minister’s radio address takes place at 11 a.m. on the last Sunday of every month.
Prime Minister Modi has said, “‘Mann ki Baat’ which will take place on 30th January, 2022, will begin at 11:30 AM after observing the remembrances to Gandhi Ji on his Punya Tithi.”
The Prime Minister’s Office tweeted, “This month’s #MannKiBaat, which will take place on the 30th, will begin at 11:30 AM after observing the remembrances to Gandhi Ji on his Punya Tithi.”
On January 19, Prime Minister Modi invited citizens to share their ideas and suggestions for ‘Mann Ki Baat, which will take place on Sunday, January 30.
In a tweet, the Prime Minister said, “On the 30th on this month, the first #MannKiBaat of 2022 will take place. I am sure you have lots to share in terms of inspiring life stories and topics. Share them on @mygovindia or the NaMo App. Record your message by dialling 1800-11-7800.” (IANS)
Cape Town: Deepak Chahar’s fighting fifty (54 off 34) went in vain as South Africa completed a hat-trick of wins with a four-run victory in the thrilling third and final ODI to seal a 3-0 series whitewash against India, here on Sunday.
A fantastic century by Quinton de Kock (124 off 130) helped South Africa post a challenging 287 in 49.5 overs. Apart from de Kock, Rassie van der Dussen (52 off 59) and David Miller (39 off 38) also played vital knocks for the Proteas.
In reply, Shikhar Dhawan (61 off 73) and Virat Kohli (65 off 84) played important knocks but India were in deep trouble at one point after losing quick wickets during middle overs. However, Deepak Chahar’s knock under pressure ignited hopes and kept India in the game till the time he was at the crease.
When Chahar was dismissed in the first ball of the 48th over, India needed 10 runs to win off 17 balls and had two wickets in hand. But South Africa sent back Jasprit Bumrah in the penultimate over and in the last over, with six needed off six balls, Yuzvendra Chahal;s slog found the top edge and South Africa closed off the game with a nervy four-run victory.
With this, KL Rahul became the first Indian captain to lose each of the first three ODIs in charge.
Chasing a stiff target, India were off to a poor start as captain KL Rahul (9) got out in the 5th over. Lungi Ngidi bowled a ball outside off and Rahul pushed his bat away from his body for a thick outside edge and the catch was taken at first slip by Janneman Malan, leaving visitors at 18/1.
Virat Kohli then joined Shikhar Dhawan at the crease and used his wrists to get off the mark with a stylish boundary. After losing Rahul early, Dhawan and Kohli need to forge a solid stand to bail India out in the run chase.
Dhawan who looked in solid touch hit a few glorious boundaries and helped India cross the 50-run mark in the 10th over along with Kohli. Proteas bowlers tried to create the pressure but the duo of Dhawan and Kohli managed to rotate strikes and hit regular boundaries, keeping hosts at bay.
The left-handed opener picked up a single off Keshav Maharaj to get to his 35th ODI fifty in 58 balls in the 18th over. On the other hand, Virat Kohli took the attack to Sisanda Magala and hit him for two successive boundaries as India crossed the 100-run mark in the 19th over. However, Dhawan couldn’t carry his innings longer and got out to Phehlukwayo for 61 and his 98-run stand with Kohli came to an end in the 23rd over.
Rishabh Pant, who came to bat next, threw his wicket by playing a risky shot, getting out for a golden duck.
Despite losing two quick wickets, Kohli continued his controlled innings and completed his 64th ODI fifty. With wickets falling all around him, India needed a match-winning innings from the former India skipper but once again failed to convert, falling for the second time this series to Keshav Maharaj.
From there on, India needed a big partnership from Suryakumar Yadav and Shreyas Iyer. The pressure eased when Suryakumar Yadav walked in and unfurled a flurry of attacking shots. Iyer, though, holed out off Sisanda Magal to dent India’s chase again. Soon, Suryakumar Yadav followed, trying to flick Dwaine Pretorius to the leg side and the leading edge taking the ball to mid-off.
Deepak Chahar revived India’s hopes with a brilliant cameo, slamming two sixes and five fours in his half-century that took India to the cusp of a win. The half-century stand with Bumrah ended when he was out caught off a slower ball from Ngidi. Things unfolded quickly afterward with South Africa wrapping up the Indian tail to complete a close win.
Earlier in the day, After winning the toss and opting to bowl first, India got the first breakthrough whe Deepak Chahar dismissed Janneman Malan on 1. Chahar bowled a lovely outswinger that Malan wanted to defend but got an outside edge and wicketkeeper Rishab Pant took the catch in the 3rd over of the innings.
Skipper Temba Bavum then joined Quinton de Kock at the crease. The duo moved Proteas innings at a brisk rate before KL Rahul ran Bavuma out on eight with a direct hit from mid-off, leaving hosts at 34-2 after 6.3 overs.
Despite losing two wickets, Proteas’ scoring rate didn’t drop as Aiden Markram and de Kock stitched a handy partnership. Quinton, especially, looked in superb touch and hit a few attractive shots, and took South Africa to 53/2 after 10 overs.
It was Chahar again who gave India their next wicket by getting rid of Markram (15), who played a pull shot and substitute fielder Ruturaj Gaikwad ran from his left to hold a good catch at deep midwicket.
Though wickets were falling from the other end, de Kock kept playing his natural aggressive game along with the in-form Rassie van der Dussen at the crease. During the process, Van der Dussen was also dropped by Pant. Jayant Yadav, who is playing his first match of the series, pitched the ball outside off and Dussen edged it and Pant failed to grab it behind the wickets.
Soon, de Kock brought up his second consecutive half-century and his 28th overall in ODIs off just 59 balls, taking the hosts past 100 inside 20 overs. Inform Dussen, who got lifeline and looked a bit tentative at the beginning of his innings, also complimented his partner well by rotating strikes well.
De Kock hit boundaries and sixes at regular intervals off Indian bowlers especially spinners and kept the scoreboard ticking. In the 30th over, the duo brought up their 100-run stand, which came in just 108 deliveries. In the next over, de Kock, who marshaled the innings beautifully, notched up a stellar century which was his 17th ODI ton.
On the other hand, Dussen got the second reprieve of his innings. It was again Jayant Yadav, who forced Dussen into an edge and Pant dropped the catch. He took full advantage of the chance and brought up his fifty in 53 deliveries.
At 212/3 after 35 overs, South Africa were looking set for a big finish but India made a remarkable comeback by taking three wickets in quick succession.
Jasprit Bumrah gave India the big wicket of de Kock, who got out after scoring 124 and stitching a 144-run fourth-wicket stand with van der Dussen. The left-hander tried to clear the fence but he mistimed his shot as Dhawan moved to his right from deep square leg and took a calm catch in front of the boundary rope.
Soon after de Kock’s dismissal, Van der Dussen (52) was caught brilliantly in the deep by Iyer off Chahal. Andile Phehlukwayo (4) was the next man to get dismissed via a run-out as Pant whipped off the bails on Shreyas Iyer’s flat throw, leaving South Africa at 228-6 after 40.1 overs.
With nine overs to go, it was the lower order’s responsibility to give the innings a strong finish. Miller and Dwaine Pretorius (20) tried their best by stitching a 44-run stand for the seventh wicket before the latter got out in the 48th over. In the last two overs, Indian bowlers bowled with much better discipline and didn’t allow Proteas batters to score freely. They dismissed David Miller (39), Keshav Maharaj (6), and Sisanda Magala (0) to bowl out South Africa for 287-10 in 49.5 overs.
Prasidh Krishna (3/59), Jasprit Bumrah (2/52), Deepak Chahar (2/53) and Yuzvendra Chahal (1/47) were the wicket-takers for India.
Brief scores: South Africa for 287 all out in 49.5 overs (Quinton de Kock 124, Rassie van der Dussen 52; Prasidh Krishna 3/59) beat India 283 all out in 49.2 overs (Virat Kohli 65, Shikhar Dhawan 61, Andile Phehlukwayo 3/40) by 4 runs
Srinagar: Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) Security, Jammu and Kashmir chaired a meeting of senior officers of Police, Army, CAPF and the Civil Administration at M. A. Stadium to finalize the arrangements for Republic Day Celebration 2022.
During the meeting, the officers discussed in detail all the arrangements being put in place by the department concerned for smooth conduct of the national event.
The ADGP stressed on close synergy among all the agencies involved while making arrangements.
He further stressed upon the officers to ensure foolproof arrangements including event management, security, seating arrangements as per Covid protocol, car parking, illumination of venue, sanitation, timely intelligence collection, sharing and others.
New Delhi: The Jammu and Kashmir administration has authorised Sarpanches to grant permission for the construction, reconstruction or alteration of the residential houses in Jammu and Kashmir Union Territory.
According to the order issued on January 22 by the Department of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj of the J&K government, the Sarpanch will be assisted by a committee as well.
“In exercise of power conferred by Section12, sub-section 2(iv) of Jammu and Kashmir Panchayati Raj Act 1989, 1989 read with Rule 155 & 165 of J&K Panchayati Raj Rules, 1996, as amended from time to time. Sanction is hereby accorded to the designation of competent authority for grant of permission for construction/reconstruction/alteration of residential/commercial buildings in rural areas of J&K,” the notification said, adding that a panel headed by Sarpanch of Panchayat will give permission in the rural areas.
For permission to build residential buildings within the Panchayat jurisdiction, the Sarpanch of the Halqa Panchayat will grant permission and he will be assisted by the village level worker (Panchayat Secretary) and Patwari of the concerned Halqa.
The order also issued permission for commercial building including shops in the rural areas, the authority has been given to a committee headed by the Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) of the concerned area while the Tehsildar, town planning concerned, BDO concerned and the Sarpanch of the Halqa Panchayat will be the members of the committee.
Similarly, for the construction or renovation of any other buildings, including the government buildings in the rural areas, the committee, headed by concerned SDM who will be the chairman, concerned Tehsildar, Town planning officer, BDO and Sarpanch of the Halqa Panchayat as members of the committee, will grant permission.
The officials of the J&K government said that this order, which has come into effect, will help people in the rural areas in getting permission for the construction or renovation of the residential houses and they will not have to run around to various government efficacies. (IANS)
At a time when covid-19 cases are rising, the government has rightly underlined that the 3rd wave of the pandemic was far from being over. The reason is that the R Value – or reproductive value – of Covid-19 is more in most states or UTs in India.
In such a scenario, people lowering the guard and not keeping due adherence to covid-19 appropriate behavior present ominous tidings.
The reproductive factor, the number of people being infected by an infected person, has shown an upward curve more recently.
According to the analysis shared by IIT Madras, the R-value was recorded at 1.57 between January 14 and January 21. The number was recorded at 2.2 in the week of January 7-13 while it was 4 from January 1-6 and 2.9 from December 25- 31.
The administration must be wary of the ‘R’ factor as increase in it above 1.0 is an indicator of spread of covid-19.
As per scientists, it represents an important concept in epidemiology and is a crucial part of public health planning during an outbreak. Scientists use the ‘R’ factor to describe the intensity of an infectious disease outbreak. The ‘R’ factor estimates have been an important part of characterizing pandemics. The formal definition of a disease’s R factor is the number of cases, on average, an infected person will cause during their infectious period.
Further, the genome sequencing of samples taken from COVID patients revealed that most of the infections are primarily due to the omicron variant of the virus which is highly contagious and can lead to development of severe symptoms in some patients.
Therefore, it is important that there is adherence to COVID Appropriate Behaviour (CAB) in all crowded places, such as shops, malls, markets, market complexes, weekly markets, restaurants and ‘mandis, bus stations, railway platforms, stations, public parks and gardens as well as at all areas identified as hotspots for transmission of COVID19 virus.
There is also need to continue COVID-19 testing renewed vigor as it is extremely essential for an early identification of cases and checking the virus spread.
There is a need to guard against complacency and laxity. Efforts must be stepped up to prevent any probable future surge. Apex health body the ICMR has issued guidelines as per which contacts of coronavirus patients do not need testing unless identified as high-risk based on age or comorbidities. Such people need to isolate themselves from others.
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