Precious Kashmir

LG condemns attack on BJP leader’s house

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14/08/2021

Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday condemned attack by unknown persons suspected to be militants at a BJP leader’s house in Rajouri last night.

“Strongly condemn the cowardly attack in the house of a political leader in Rajouri in which a 2-year old child was killed & others were injured. My deepest condolences to family & prayers for early recovery of injured. Perpetrators of this heinous act will be brought to justice soon,” Sinha said.

The attack on BJP Mandal president Jasbir Singh, an ex-serviceman, at Khandli bridge Chowk in the heart of Rajouri town happened at 9.25 p.m. last night, killing his two-year-old nephew Veer Singh son of Balbir Singh and injuring him and six family members who are hospitalized.

J&K reports 129 fresh Covid-19 cases

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Nadeem Nadu

14/08/2021

By: Nadeem Nadu

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir reported 129 fresh covid-19 cases even as there was no death due to the virus in the last 24 hours, officials said on Friday.

They said 66 of the cases were reported from Jammu Division and 63 from Kashmir Valley, taking the infection tally to 323190 in J&K.

Providing the district-wise details, they said, Srinagar reported 21 cases, Baramulla 8, Budgam 11, Pulwama 2, Kupwara 3, Anantnag 5, Bandipora 0, Ganderbal 5, Kulgam 8, Shopian 0, Jammu 15, Udhampur 5, Rajouri 9, Doda 16, Kathua 1, Samba 1, Kishtwar 3, Poonch 1, Ramban 0 and Reasi 15.

A number of these cases were confirmed at diagnostic laboratories of CD hospital here and GMC Anantnag.

The CD cases include male (35) from Barbarshah, female (50) from Rainawari, male (19) from Nigeen, female (5) from Soura, male (45) from Chewakalan Pul, male (75) from K K Bagh, female (27) from Noorpora, male (20) from Buchoo, male (70) and two females (70, 58) from NA, male (48) from Harwan, male (24) and female (55) from HMT, male (39) and female (30) from Dalgate, male (20) from Chimmer Kulgam, male (50) from Bewora Bhijbehara, male (30) from Bhijbehara, male (30) from Narpora Kokernag, male (18) from Watnard Kokernag, male (48) from Sgr and female (28) from H G Ang.

The GMC Anantnag cases include male (20) from Chimmer Kulgam, male (50) from Bewoora Bij, male (30) from T M Shah Bij, male (30) from Narpura Kokernag, male (18) from Watnard Kokernag, male (48) from Sallar, male (40) from Shangus Ang and female (28) from H G Ang.

Meanwhile, there was no death due to the virsu. So far 4395 people have fallen victim to the pathogen in J&K—2156 in Jammu division and 2239 in Kashmir.

Moreover, they said, 112 more COVID-19 patients have recovered, 60 from Jammu Division and 52 from Kashmir Valley.

So far, 317471 people have recovered, leaving the number of active cases at 1324—572 in Jammu and 752 in Kashmir.

There were three fresh confirmed case of mucormycosis (black fungus) reported today. Thus far 41 black fungus cases have been confirmed in J&K, the officials added. (GNS)

Gear up to mitigate impact of possible 3rd Covid wave: ACS to officials

Jammu & Kashmir

Precious Kashmir

14/08/2021

Srinagar: Additional Chief Secretary, Health and Medical Education, Atal Dulloo, Friday chaired a high level meeting to review the status of implementation of ‘Emergency COVID-19 Response Package (ECRP)- II & Oxygen Generation Plants under PM cares Fund at Civil Secretariat here.

Speaking during the meeting, Additional Chief Secretary, impressed upon the officers to gear up their efforts and utilise all the available resources under ECRP to mitigate the impact of possible third wave of COVID-19.

He directed the officers to utilise the resources available under Emergency Covid Response Package (ECRP) effectively so that the health infrastructure is revamped across Jammu and Kashmir to its maximum potential.

While highlighting that there is a need to upgrade paediatric health care, Atal Dulloo stressed upon the officers that oxygen supported Paediatric Wards , Paediatric ICUs, Maternity ICUs and Hybrid wards should be made functional in all District Hospitals & Associated Hospitals of New Medical Colleges at the earliest.

He asked the Principals of Govt Medical Colleges Jammu & Srinagar to establish the Centre of Excellence in Paediatrics one each at Jammu and Srinagar at earliest for the advanced medical care facilities.

While reviewing other infrastructural facilities related to COVID-19, Atal Dulloo directed the officers that the additional 10 RTPCR testing labs and 2 Mobile Testing Vans should be established so that the testing capacity is increased across J&K.

Additional Chief Secretary also directed the concerned officers that retrofitting of additional ambulances should be done for which Director Health Services Jammu & Kashmir were asked to identify the ambulances.

Highlighting the need of capacity building and training of health workers, the Mission Director, NHM was asked to start fellowship training programmes for the doctors of the J&K in collaboration with PGI Chandigarh and AIIMS, New Delhi.

Mission Director, NHM, Yasin Choudhary gave a detailed presentation on COVID-19 Emergency Response and Health Systems Preparedness Package Phase-II .

Progress and status of installation of Oxygen Generation Plants approved under PM Cares Fund was also reviewed in the meeting .

Atal Dulloo directed the Chief Engineers MED of both divisions to complete the process of installation of all approved Oxygen Generation plants at an earliest and take measure on war footing for establishment of new Liquid Medical Oxygen plants.

Director SKIMS, Soura, Principal GMC Srinagar, Principal GMC Jammu, Managing Director, JK Medical Supplies Corporation, Director Health Services Jammu, Director Health Services Kashmir, Chief Engineer, MED Kashmir, Chief Engineer MED, Jammu, Principals of newly established Medical Colleges of Anantnag, Baramulla, Doda, Rajouri, Kathua and Doda, CMOs of all districts, Medical Superintendents of all district hospitals and other concerned officials participated in the meeting in person and through video conferencing.

Rajouri Grenade attack: Div Com, ADGP meet victim family, assure full support from admin

Jammu & Kashmir

Precious Kashmir

14/08/2021

Rajouri: Divisional Commissioner Jammu, Dr Raghav Langer along with Additional Director General of Police, Jammu Zone, Mukesh Singh on Friday visited Rajouri district and met with the victim family of grenade attack.

A two-year-old child was killed and six people, including a BJP leader were injured after suspected terrorists lobbed a grenade at their residence in Rajouri town’s Khandli Bridge Chowk on Thursday night.

Deputy Commissioner Rajouri, Rajesh Kumar Shavan handed over an ex gratia of Rs 1 Lakh to the grandfather of the two-year-old child, who was killed in the attack. Seventy-five thousand rupees each were also given to two critically injured, while Rs 5 thousand each were given to 5 persons who sustained minor injuries.

As per the directions of the Office of Lieutenant Governor, J&K; two critically injured persons were airlifted on Friday and admitted in Military Hospital Udhampur.

The Div Com and ADGP assured full support to the family from Divisional as well district administration.

The Div Com and ADGP also visited the Government Medical College Hospital (Rajouri) to know about the condition of the critically injured person. They assured the family of the injured of all the possible support from the administration.

Later, the Div Com also inspected the Oxygen generation plant in the hospital. He also inspected other health facilities and the latest medical equipment and infrastructure installed at GMC&AH. Principal Government Medical College and Medical Superintendent Associate Hospital were also present.

The Div Com and ADGP were accompanied by Deputy Commissioner Rajouri, Rajesh Kumar shaved, DIG Rajouri Poonch Range, Vivek Gupta, SSP, Sheema Nabi.

Vice-chairman DDC Shabir Khan, Ward Councillor, Rajesh Gupta and Sanjay Sharma besides other prominent citizens were present at the site of the grenade attack and also interacted with Div Com.

COVID-19: Friday prayers disallowed at major shrines, Masjids

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Precious Kashmir

14/08/2021

Srinagar: In wake of the Covid pandemic, the major shrines and Masjids falling under the jurisdiction of the Waqf Board, remained closed for the mandatory Friday congregational prayers.

Earlier, the Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha quoting the experts report had stated that the next 100 days are crucial regarding the 3rd Covid wave and had directed the officials to ensure that not to allow any congregation in which more than 25 persons will be participating.

Sources said that all the major shrines and Masjids including Hazratbal dargah, historic Jamia Masjid and other shrines remained closed for the mandatory congregational Friday prayers today.

“No one was allowed to offer Friday prayers at the shrines and Masjids falling under Waqf board’s jurisdiction,” sources said.

CEO Waqf Board, Mufti Muhammad Farid ud din said that the shrines and Masjds have been closed by the government in wake of the Covid pandemic.

Pertinently, Jamia Masjid witnessed Friday prayers last week after the gap of nearly four months. (KNO)

Dispose of complaints in fixed time-frame: Govt to officials

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Precious Kashmir

14/08/2021

Migrant properties in Kashmir

By: Faizan Wani

Srinagar: The administration of Jammu & Kashmir Union Territory on Friday ordered that applications filed by migrants for removal of encroachments, trespassing and alienation through fraudulent means shall be disposed of in a fixed time-frame by the authorities.

In an order, the administration ordered that the department of disaster management relief, rehabilitation and reconstruction will develop an online portal for filing of applications by the migrants for correction of records/demarcation and removal of encroachments/ trespassing and alienation by way of fraud or distress, etc.

“The application filed on the portal will be disposed of in a fixed time-frame under the Public Service Guarantee Act, 2011 by the Revenue authorities under intimation to the applicant, “read an order issued by Principal Secretary, Revenue department, Shaleen Kabra.

The government has also ordered that the competent authority (deputy commissioners) shall undertake survey/ field verification of migrant properties and update all registers, within a period of 15 days and submit compliance report to the divisional commissioner, Kashmir.

It has also directed that any violation of “The Jammu and Kashmir Migrant Immoveable Property (Preservation, Protection and Restraint on Distress Sales) Act-1997 shall be taken cognizance by the competent authority (district magistrate) with timely action for eviction, custody and restoration of such properties and also action against the violators.

In 1997, National Conference-led government enacted a law for preservation, protection and restraint on distress sales of the immoveable property of migrants.

On March 30, 2020, the Centre amended the law to do away with statutory requirement of written complaints for survey or measurement of migrant properties.

The amendments also provide that the competent authority shall prepare the details of immoveable property of migrants in such format, as may be prescribed, and take appropriate action to evict unauthorized occupant of such migrant property. (KNO)

Over Rs 3 lakh recovered from Covid norm violators: Police

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Precious Kashmir

14/08/2021

Srinagar: As many as 2,908 people were fined Rs 3.30 lakh for violating COVID-19 guidelines during the last 24 hours in Kashmir valley.

A police spokesperson said that continuing its efforts to curb the outbreak of second wave of Coronavirus, police have realised fine to the tune of Rs 3,30,450 from 2908 people in the valley for violating the various guidelines regarding COVID-19.

He said the special drive against the violators of COVID-19 guidelines continued in Kashmir to ensure that people adhere to SOPs envisaged by the government to curb the pandemic.

“Community members are once again requested to cooperate with the Police in containing the spread of Coronavirus by following the SOPs, guidelines and protocols for their own safety and for the safety of others,” he said.

“The special drive shall continue in all the districts of Kashmir Valley to strengthen the safety measures,” he added.

Heads of J&K schools asked to sing national anthem on I-Day

Jammu & Kashmir

Precious Kashmir

14/08/2021

By: Bhat Imran

Srinagar: The government on Friday ordered the staff members and Head of the Institutions (HoIs) of School Education Department to sing the national anthem of India on its Independence Day.

It was leant that the administration has said that singing the ‘Rashtra-Gaan’ on Independence Day by the staff members and other faculty was decided in a meeting held on Friday with the Department of youth Services and Sports (YS&S) and School Education Department.

Meanwhile, the government in an order said, “All staff members including Head of the Schools (HoSs) and staff deployed from YS&S department shall sing ‘Rashtra-Gaana’ with background of joint banner of School Education and YS&S on August-15-2021

The government also said that a videography shall be made for the same which will be updated on the official website.

“HoSs and staff deployed in Schools from YS&S departments are advised to cooperate with each other and make the event a grand success,” the government said.

It was also decided that the play grounds of schools shall be used jointly by School Education Department, PRIs and YS&S department for the event and sports, wherever available

“Any non-compliance of staff members deployed from the YS & S department shall be viewed seriously and reported to the YS & S department for necessary action,” the government said. (KNO)

17 days on, 19 persons remain untraced in Kishtwar

Jammu & Kashmir

Precious Kashmir

14/08/2021

By: M S Nazki

Jammu: There was still no trace of 19 persons who went missing following a cloudburst at Honzar Dachan in Kishtwar district as rescuers continued the operation for the 17^th day on Friday. Also National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) have been withdrawn.

Eight women among 19 persons went missing following the cloudburst and subsequent flash floods in the remote village on intervening night of July 27 and 28.

Last week, Director General of Police Dilbag Singh had an aerial survey of the village. He also chaired a high-level meeting during which, among others, he stressed the need for intensifying the rescue operation to trace the missing persons.

Authorities had pressed several teams of the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) and National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) with “sophisticated equipment” along with other rescuers from police, Army and local volunteers, the officials said. However, officials said that NDRF teams have withdrawn.

Success has been eluding the search teams after seven bodies were recovered and seventeen persons rescued in injured condition after the calamity on Wednesday last.

The missing persons include Saja Begum (60) wife of Ghulam Mohidin, Khursheed Ahmed (31) son of Mohammad Iqbal, Fida Hussain (26) son of Mohammad Ramzan, Mohammad Sharif (40) son of Ghulam Rasool, Almina Tasbassum (22) daughter of Mohammad Iqbal, Mata Begum (45) wife of Lala Tantry, Ghulam Mohammad (70) son of Ghulam Rasool, Fazal Hussain (18) son of Rustom Ali Chopan, Tariq Hussain (50) son of Nazir Ahmed, Zarina Begum (40) wife of Tariq Hussain, Mata Begum (45) wife of Ghulam Rasool, Fatima Begum (56) wife of Ghulam Ahmed, Bashir Ahmed (45) son of Rustum Ali, Begum (45) wife of Abdul Rehman, Sharifa Begum (38) wife of Ghulam Mohammad, Shakir Hussain (22) son of Ghulam Ahmed, Ghulam Ahmed (65) son of Abdul Aziz, Zubaida Banoo (25) daughter of Ghulam Ahmed and Khalid son of Haji Gami. (GNS)

2nd Test: Root takes England to 119/3 after India score 364 on Day 2

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Indo Asian News Service

14/08/2021

London: Skipper Joe Root defied Indian bowlers (48 not out off 75 balls) as England went to stumps at 119/3 on Day 2 of the second Test here at Lord’s on Friday. They are still 245 runs adrift of the 364 that India made in their first innings.

England, who lost two wickets off successive balls immediately after tea to Mohammed Siraj (2/34), were reduced to 23 for two before Root and opener Rory Burns (49) added 85 for the third wicket to stabilise the innings.

However, towards the end of play on Friday, pacer Mohammed Shami struck to get rid of Burns leg-before to bring India back.

Jonny Bairstow (6 off 17 balls) saw off the day in the company of Joe Root.
India were earlier bowled out for 364, adding only 88 to their overnight 276/3 as James Anderson (5/62) took his 31st five-wicket haul.

India lost centurion K.L. Rahul and vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane early. Though Rishabh Pant and Ravindra Jadeja offered resistance, the tail failed to wag as India were all out soon after lunch.

Centurion Rahul was the first to go. He could add only two runs to his overnight score and fell for 129, lobbing a catch to cover off Ollie Robinson on the second ball of the day.

Five balls later, Anderson forced Ajinkya Rahane to nick his first ball of the day to slips as India were reduced to 282/5 from the overnight 276/3.

Wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant and Ravindra Jadeja added 49 in 18.5 overs for the sixth wicket before the former fell when he nicked an attempted cut off Mark Wood to wicketkeeper Jos Buttler, 30 minutes before the end of the first session.

Mohammed Shami was dismissed by Moeen Ali soon after as India went for lunch at 346/7.
With Jadeja at crease, India were hoping they would get close to 400. Both Jadeja and pace bowler Ishant Sharma hung around after lunch before the latter fell to an Anderson beauty which jagged back in and caught him LBW.

Bumrah was dismissed by Anderson for his fifth wicket on the last ball of his 29th and Indian innings’ 126th over and on the first ball of the next over by Mark Wood, Jadeja was caught at mid-on.

Brief scores: India 364 all out in 126.1 overs (K.L. Rahul 129, Rohit Sharma 83, Virat Kohli 42, Rishabh Pant 37, Ravindra Jadeja 40; James Anderson 5/62, Ollie Robinson 2/73, Mark Wood 2/91) vs England 119/3 in 45 overs (Rory Burns 49, Joe Root 48 batting, Mohammed Siraj 2/34, Mohammed Shami 1/22).

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