Precious Kashmir

Surveillance on July 8, 13 to remain high: IGP Kashmir

Front

08/07/2021

Srinagar: Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kashmir zone, Vijay Kumar Wednesday said internet services won’t be snapped on July 8 and July 13 but police will increase its surveillance to ensure peace remains intact.

Talking to media persons in Srinagar, the IGP Kumar said though some requests are pouring in that the internet should be snapped given the fact that an online portal from across the LoC has published posters calling for strike on July 8 and July 13.

“A police party went to Syed Ali Geelani’s house to confirm whether he had called for any strike, but family members denied and termed posters on Geelani’s name as fake,” the IGP said.

He said that police won’t snap the internet but surveillance will be increased to keep anti-social and anti-peace elements at bay on July 8 and July 13.

“Since August 5, 2019, there has been no civilian killing in Kashmir which has frustrated the people across. So anti-peace elements may try to foment trouble on July 8 and July 13, but we are ready to foil all such attempts,” he said.

July 8 marks the anniversary of young Hizb commander Burhan Wani who was killed on this day at Anantnag district in an encounter. July 13 is observed as martyrs’ day across J&K to remember 22 martyrs who were killed in 1931 during Dogra rule. (KNO)

Routine surgeries resume at Covid hospitals

Front

Precious Kashmir

08/07/2021

Srinagar: On the instructions of Additional Chief Secretary Health and Medical Education Department, Atal Dulloo, Directorate of Health Services Kashmir has resumed routine surgeries in all Covid-19 hospitals.

A spokesperson of Directorate of Health Services Kashmir said they had dedicated many hospitals across Kashmir division and routine surgeries had been stopped in view of the Covid-19 pandemic.

He said the routine surgeries were already started in other hospitals. Dr Mushtaq Wednesday allowed non-Covid activities at JLNM Hospital Srinagar.

Dr Mushtaq had recently visited the JLNM hospital and advised the hospital administration and doctors of JLNM Hospital to start attending the non-Covid patients as they were suffering because the hospital was catering only Covid patients from last year.

In this regard, the surgical department of JLNM started routine laparoscopic surgeries again and in this connection first laparoscopic cholecystectomy was conducted today by Dr Akhter Ganai, Senior Laparoscopic Surgeon and his team.

People of the vicinity have praised this step taken by the directorate for welfare of public at large.

Similarly, DH Pulwama has also started routine surgeries after the second wave of Covid.

In this context, DH Pulwama conducted the routine list from Monday (5th July) and two cases were operated by Consultant ENT, Dr Irfan Ul Shamas and anesthetist Dr Deen Ahmed.

Pertinently, the directorate has instructed all the hospitals across Kashmir to start the routine activities and instructed to keep separate Covid care facilities in all the institutions.

The director also directed all the Chief Medical Officers to detach the staff deployed for Covid duties to their respective postings for the smooth functioning of the hospitals.

Covid: 4 die, 280 test positive in J&K

Jammu & Kashmir

Precious Kashmir

08/07/2021

By: Jahangeer Ganaie

Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir Union Territory on Wednesday witnessed 04 deaths due to Covid-19 while 280 fresh positive cases were also reported, taking the number of total active cases in the UT to 3,439.

With 04 more deaths the death toll in the UT has reached 4,349 and 280 fresh positive cases reported on Wednesday has pushed the tally of positive cases to 317,761.

Of the exact number of 317,7611 cases, 197,338 are from Kashmir division and 120,423 from Jammu division. Officials said that among 280 new cases, 149 belong to Kashmir division while as 131 are from Jammu division, adding that the total number of positive cases in Kashmir division have reached to 197,338 including 193,182 recoveries and 2,226 deaths while as total number of positive cases in Jammu division have reached to 120,423 including 116,791 recoveries and 2,123 deaths.

The officials said that the total number of active cases in Jammu and Kashmir are 3,439 including 1,903 from Kashmir division and 1,509 from Jammu division.

With 419 more recoveries, the tally of total recoveries in Jammu and Kashmir has reached to 309,973 which is 97.54 percent of the total cases.

“Cases tested positive in J&K include 49 from Srinagar, 08 from Baramulla, 16 from Budgam, 12 from Pulwama, 17 from Kupwara, 13 from Anantnag, 07 from Bandipora, 16 from Ganderbal, 10 from Kulgam and 01 from Shopian in Kashmir division while as 131 from Jammu division include 18 from Jammu, 06 from Udhampur, 08 from Rajouri, 36 from Doda, 01 from Kathua, 00 from Samba, 06 from Kishtwar, 02 from Poonch, 05 from Ramban and 49 from Reasi,” officials disclosed.

Meanwhile, authorities on Wednesday said that no fresh case of Mucormycosis popularly known as black fungus was reported in the UT and toll of total cases of Mucormycosis stands at 30.

Out of 04 deaths reported today, 01 died in GMC Jammu, 02 in GMC Rajouri and 01 died in SKIMS Soura.

As per officials figures, 70,457 positive cases including 830 deaths and 68,954 recoveries are from Srinagar, 23,346 including 280 deaths and 22,842 recoveries are from Baramulla, 22,698 including 22,299 recoveries and 204 deaths are from Budgam, 14,987 including 14,645 recoveries and 192 deaths are from Pulwama, 13,902 including 165 deaths and 13,567 recoveries are from Kupwara, 16,191 including 15,882 recoveries and 204 deaths are from Anantnag, 9,357 cases including 9,175 and 100 deaths are from Bandipora, 9,694 including 9,436 recoveries and 77 deaths are from Ganderbal, 11,143 including 10,887 recoveries and 116 deaths are from Kulgam and 5,563 including 5,495 recoveries and 58 deaths are from Shopian.

In Jammu division, 52,475 including 50,923 recoveries and 1,137 deaths are from Jammu district, 11,213 including 11,021 recoveries and 132 deaths are from Udhampur, 10,765 including 10,451 recoveries and 222 deaths are from Rajouri, 6,970 including 6,631 recoveries and 119 deaths are from Doda, 9,220 including 9,057 recoveries and 149 deaths are from Kathua, 7,091 including 6,924 recoveries and 119 deaths are from Samba, 4,531 including 4,378 recoveries and 43 deaths are from Kishtwar, 6,150 including 5,877 recoveries and 94 deaths are from Poonch, 5,881 including 5,740 recoveries and 65 deaths are from Ramban and 6,127 including 5,790 recoveries and 43 deaths are from Reasi.

As per the daily information bulletin 2,505,718 persons in Jammu and Kashmir are under observation while 8,754 persons have been kept under home quarantine besides that 3,439 persons are in isolation.

According to the bulletin, 2,235,177 persons have completed the surveillance period and 253,999 persons are under home surveillance besides that so far results of 10,379,791 samples are available. Out of 10,379,791 the number of samples tested negative stands at 1,006,030 while as 317,761 have tested positive, among them 3,439 persons are active, 309,973 persons have recovered and 4,349 persons have died. (KNO)

LG launches web portal of Electrical Inspection Wing

City

Precious Kashmir

08/07/2021

Srinagar: In order to make the services of Power Development Department easily accessible to the people, Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha Wednesday launched the Web Portal of Electrical Inspection Wing, Jammu.

Highlighting the key features of newly launched portal, the Lt Governor observed that the initiative would make the electrical inspection process more convenient for the public.

The whole end-to-end process, that is, right from the application stage, depositing inspection fees, fixing date of inspection to the issuance of fitness certificate has been converted into online mode, he added.

This will also ensure the issuance of fitness certificate in a time specific schedule, thus enabling the commissioning of installations for public use within the given timeframe, said the Lt Governor.

Rohit Kansal, Principal Secretary, Power Development Department informed that the applicant can log in to www.eijammu.in and apply for the inspection process.

Time-bound procedure has also been established wherein approval/denial shall be conveyed to the applicant through the website within 12 days.

The initiative also aims at rectifying the shortcomings pointed out by the Electrical Inspection Agency within specified period in respect of a consumer after which the e-fitness certificate shall be issued by merely going through the rectified photographs uploaded by the applicant, without the need for re-inspection, thereby saving time.

For avoiding any electrical hazard/danger to life and property a provision has been kept for the public to upload picture of any unsafe electrical installation, if they notice in their area, for immediate rectification by the utility staff, it was informed.

The Lt Governor directed for spreading the word out so as to bring awareness amongst the public for getting their installations inspected for ensuring safety.

Baseer Ahmad Khan, Advisor to Lt Governor; Dr. Arun Kumar Mehta, Chief Secretary; Nitishwar Kumar, Principal Secretary to Lt Governor and other senior officers were present on the occasion at Civil Secretariat.

Tourists attack doctors, employees at SDH Tangmarg, 4 injured

City

Precious Kashmir

08/07/2021

Baramulla: A group of tourists from Mumbai allegedly attacked two doctors and as many other government employees on covid-19 duty for not giving them “negative report” for the covid-19, purportedly underhand, in Sub District hospital Tangmarg in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district on Wednesday.

Official sources said that at least sixteen tourists comprising seven male and nine female members entered Sub-District Hospital Tangmarg and sought covid-19 negative test without undergoing the required test for visiting some tourist destination in the area.

On refusal by the staff on duty, they said, seven male tourists attacked the staff, injuring two doctors—Dr Aayaz Ahmad and Dr Tahir—besides Aqib Ahmad Bhat (Health worker) and Irfan Ahmed Reshi (teacher on covid-19 duty).

A police officer said that a case (FIR 61/2021) under section 147 (rioting), 332 (voluntarily causing hurt to any person being a public servant in the discharge of his duty) and 427 (mischief causing damage to the amount of fifty rupees) has been registered and investigation taken up. (GNS)

Bandipora court acquits 3 accused persons after 31 years

Jammu & Kashmir

Precious Kashmir

08/07/2021

By: Sajid Raina

Bandipora: A local court in north Kashmir’s Bandipora district has acquitted three persons in a 31-year-old case as prosecution could not prove the charges against the accused.

According to details, three persons identified as Abdul Rahim Lone son of Nabir lone, Yousuf Lone son of Jabbar Lone and Shaban lone son of Rasool lone, all residents of Athwatoo village of Bandipora were booked in 1990 under sections 332 (Voluntarily causing hurt to deter public servant from his duty), 380 (Theft in a building, tent or vessel), and 457 (house trespassing by night) RPC.

Judicial Magistrate 1st Class Bandipora, Towfeel Ahmad Mir pronounced the judgment after hearing both prosecution as well as defence.

The judgement stated that the court has observed that out of five listed witnesses in the case, only one prosecution witness recorded his statement before the court, while all other four witnesses have expired.

“The only witness available in the case turned hostile and deposed nothing incriminating against the accused persons. He told the court that he had not information regarding the incident that happened three decades ago,” read the judgement.

It said that accordingly all three accused are acquitted from all charges. “In both examination-in-chief and cross examination. PW-03 has stated that he has no knowledge about the occurrence and even he does not know anything about the case,” court said in the judgement.

JMIC Bandipora said in its judgement that in the light of facts and circumstances, the court has no option but to acquit all the accused for want of evidence.

“Accordingly, accused persons are acquitted of all the offences under section 332, 380, 457 RPC and their bail and surety bonds shall stand discharged,” reads the judgement. (KNO)

Dilapidated lanes irk Gung Bugh Hyderpora residents

City

Precious Kashmir

08/07/2021

By: Mubashir Aalam Wani

Srinagar: The residents of Gung Bugh area of Hyderpora here have accused the Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC) of ignoring their plights and demanded immediate redressal of their grievances.

Locals said the lanes in their area are in dilapidated conditions and are giving tough times to the residents. “The lanes in our locality have developed potholes and have not been macadamized from the last five years,” they said, adding that the condition of roads have deteriorated after the drainage system was constructed through the lanes in their area.

They said the officials from Roads and Building department visited the area recently and assured the redressal of their grievances, however, nothing has been done in this regard.

The locals appealed the concerned authorities to look into the matter and ensure the lanes are macadamized at an earliest. (KNO)

4600 persons fined for violating Covid norms in Kashmir

Jammu & Kashmir

Precious Kashmir

08/07/2021

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir police on Wednesday claimed to have fined over 4600 people and realized over Rs 5.50 lakh from them for violating the Covid guidelines and norms across Kashmir in the last 24 hours.

A police spokesman said that during the last 24 hours, police have realized fine to the tune of Rs 5,51,420 from 4612 people throughout the Kashmir valley for violating the various guidelines, rules and SOPs regarding Covid-19.

Besides, seven vehicles were also seized in Shopian for violating Covid norms, the statement said.

Police said that the special drive against the violators of Covid-19 guidelines and rules continued throughout all the districts of Kashmir Valley to ensure that people adhere to SOPs and guidelines envisaged by the government to curb COVID-19 pandemic.

Meanwhile, police urged people to cooperate in containing the spread of Coronavirus by following the SOPs, guidelines and protocols for their own safety and for the safety of others. “The special drive shall continue throughout the districts of Kashmir Valley to strengthen the safety measures,” police said.

ICC announces nominees for Player of the Month Award for June

Sports

United News Of India

08/07/2021

Dubai: The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Wednesday announced the June nominees for the ICC Player of the Month awards in order to recognise the best international performances across formats for male and female cricketers during the last month.

The nominees for the monthly men’s awards were Devon Conway, Quinton de Kock and Kyle Jamieson.

New Zealand opener Devon Conway smashed a double century on Test debut at Lord’s to enter the ICC Men’s Test Player Rankings in 77th position with a record 447 rating points, the highest for a New Zealand batsman on debut and the third highest ever on debut.

He followed it up with half-centuries in his next two Tests, including the ICC World Test Championship Final, to aggregate 379 runs at an average of 63.16.

South Africa wicketkeeper-batsman Quinton de Kock finished as the Player of the Series against the West Indies, notching an unbeaten 141 in the first Test and 96 in the second Test for an aggregate of 237 runs at an average of 118.50. In three T20Is against the same side, he scored 135 runs at a strike rate of 142.10.

New Zealand fast bowler Kyle Jamieson was the Player of the Match in the ICC World Test Championship Final against India in Southampton, finishing with match figures of seven for 61.

He dismissed India captain Virat Kohli in both innings, while his other scalps included Rohit Sharma, Cheteshwar Pujara and Rishabh Pant. He played two Tests during the month, finishing with 10 wickets at an average of 17.40.

Meanwhile Sophie Ecclestone, Sneh Rana and Shafali Verma were short-listed for the award in the women’s category.

England’s left-arm spinner Sophie Ecclestone was the most successful bowler in the one-off Test against India, finishing with a match haul of eight for 206 for an average of 25.75.

Bagging four wickets in each innings of the Test match, she also had three in each of the two ODIs which followed during the month, her six wickets coming at an average of 12.16 and an economy rate of 3.65.

India All-rounder Sneh Rana had a memorable Test debut at Bristol, her unbeaten 80 off 154 deliveries helping stave off defeat against England after India were made to follow on.

Earlier in the match, she finished with four for 131, accounting for well-set opener Tammy Beaumont and Amy Jones among others. She also took one for 43 in an ODI against the same side.

Big-hitting India opener Shafali Verma made a stunning debut against England and was named Player of the Match in the Bristol Test.

The 17-year-old became the first Indian woman and fourth from any country to score half-centuries in both innings of a debut Test, notching 96 and 63. Her first innings score was the highest by an Indian woman on debut. She also aggregated 59 runs in two ODIs against India at a strike rate of 85.50.

The three nominees for either category are shortlisted based on performances from the first to the last day of each calendar month.

The shortlist is then voted on by the independent ICC Voting Academy and fans around the world.

The ICC Voting Academy comprises prominent members of the cricket fraternity including well-known journalists, former players, broadcasters and members of the ICC Hall of Fame.

Gadkari hopes reduction in road accidents, deaths by 50 pc by 2025

National

United News Of India

08/07/2021

Pune: We hoped that the road accidents and resultant deaths in the country will be reduced by 50 % before 2025, and there should be no compromise on saving the lives of the persons involved in road accidents said Union Minister Shri Nitin Gadkari while inaugurating the webinar series of the event International Virtual Symposium on Vehicle Crash Safety organized by MIT-ADT University, Pune.
Nitin Gadkari, Minister of Road Transport & Highways, Govt. of India, quoted that “The target is to reduce 50 % of road accidents by 2025 and we can achieve Zero deaths due to road accidents by 2030”. The Ministry of Road Transport and The highway is aimed to make safer roads by providing highways of 4 to 16 lanes and safer vehicles by motivating the Vehicle manufacturer in implementing the technologies for Vehicle Safety.
Stating that many people die on roads in India every day, Road Transport and Highways Minister Gadkari said there is a need to expedite the task of saving the lives of people.
He said that the last year, Ministry had participated in a conference in Sweden where a vision was conceptualized to have zero road fatalities in India by 2030.
“We had promised that we will reduce deaths and accidents by 50 percent. Today, we saw the success story of Tamil Nadu. It (Tamil Nadu) has reduced the accidents and deaths by 53 percent,” the minister said. He also said the government has taken various initiatives to put a check on road accidents and the Centre is also working on reducing black spots. Through the International Virtual Symposium on Vehicle Crash and Road Safety, awareness about the causes of road accidents and measures to prevent them will be highlighted by organizing various activities with school and college students, drivers, and all other road users.
Vehicular and occupant safety has always been the focus area of all regulations in the past. Vehicle Engineering in the global scenario has matured to a great extent and the awareness of safety is generated through different forms of education.
With this Objective, the Department of Mechanical Engineering – MIT School of Engineering, MIT ADT University is hosting the International Virtual Symposium on Vehicle Crash Safety from 5th July 2021 to 15th July 2021 in association with SAEINDIA-Western Section, and MIT ADT-SWE Global Affiliate, Pune. Its main objective is to educate the Students, Faculties, Industry Professionals, and Research Organisations on the different aspects of Vehicle Crash Safety and disseminate the Engineering aspects of Vehicular and occupant crash safety from various expertise of Industry and Research organizations.
Prof. Dr. Vishwanath Karad, Founder, MIT Group of Institutions, Pune said, Minister Shri. Nitin Gadkari did great work for Sant Dnyaneshwar-Sant Tukaram Maharaj Palkhi Marg. He has been solving many problems of road safety in our nation. The country’s population and purchase vehicles number are growing. Parking, traffic problems, accidents, and pollution are increasing. The Ministry of Road Transport & Highways working towards the solution of these problems and they did a great work till date.
The event is blessed by Hon’ble Dr. Vishwanath D. Karad and Chief Guest for the Inauguration Ceremony, Shri. Nitin Jairam Gadkari, Honourable Minister, MoRTH, Government of India, Prof. Dr Mangesh T. Karad, Executive President, and Vice-Chancellor, MIT ADT University, Pune and Dr Jayshree Fadnavis, MIT ADT University. Shri. Dinesh Tyagi, Director, International Centre for Automotive Technology (ICAT), Manesar, Haryana, Dr Reji Mathai, Director Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI), Pune, Dr Rashmi Urdhwareshe, President at Society of Automotive Engineers, SAEINDIA, Patron: Dr. Kishore Ravande, Principal, MIT School of Engineering, Dr Sudarshan Sanap, Head, Dept. of Mechanical Engineering. Conveners: Archana Nema, Dr. Mathew .

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