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Relook Of Order On SHGs  

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Relook Of Order On SHGs  


Every cause has an effect. The decision by the government regarding abolish of Self Help Groups of Engineers must have been preceded by careful thought about its potential repercussions.  Widespread protests happened as hundreds of people associated with it were badly impacted.
The better sense seems to have prevailed as the government “under the instructions of Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha”, constituted a committee headed by his Baseer Ahmad Khan to examine all issues pertaining to the SHG scheme. The panel will examine all the aspects of the scheme in detail including the “background of its creation,” as per an official statement.
While the decision by the government seems to be in the right earnest, suggesting of “alternative course of action for the future” sounds like the administration may not revoke its order.  If the interpretation of the order is closing the door at the relook of the previous order, it should be given a thorough thought.
Under the SHG scheme, small government contracts were allotted to out of work engineers to sustain a decent and respectable livelihood.
As per the Directorate of Employment, there are around 700 Self Help Groups (SHGs) of Engineers registered in and around 3000 Degree and Diploma holders are involved. From 2010 to November 2019, as many as 7819 works, amounting to Rs 584.18 crores have been allotted to SHGs of Engineers by line departments. The administration’s decision to do way with SHGs ought to be analyzed in a large picture.
If the government is seeing them as 3000 individuals, the view is flawed simply because they represent 3000 families and their livelihood is directly dependent on the continued functioning of SHGs.
In fact, the alternative arrangement was thought of and implemented during 2004 by the then Government in response to the agitating engineers and diploma holders who were demanding jobs. In fact, they were adjusted and since then 16 years have passed without there being any complaints seeking placement in government departments by these engineers.
Also, most of them, if not all, have already passed the upper age limit for applying for the government job commensurate to their degrees and diplomas achieved through hardworking.
While the administration seems not in a position to provide government jobs to these educated youth, there is a need to relook at the basic order and rescinded it. Even government shall ensure they get more reservations in work quota allotted to them.

 

 

Capitation Fee

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Capitation Fee

 

Last week government imposed a ban on capitation fee or donation charged by private schools on admission. In an order Principal Secretary, School Education Department said no private school or person while admitting a child shall collect any admission fee from any child or his or her parents or guardians.

The order has been made under Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act 2009 and its section 13 provides for action including cancelling recognition of schools.

It is not the case that the private have been deprived of their due in lieu of education and facilities they offer. The order specifically mentions that School Fee Fixation Committee mandated to regulate the fee structure in private schools has already ordered that private schools shall only charge tuition fee, annual fee, transport fee, voluntary special purpose fee, or any other fee.

Any other fee is by no means the capitation fees as it stands depreciated by the highest court of the country. There is a fine difference between reasonable fees and capitation fee. There is no denial

that majority of the unaided institutions cannot be compelled to charge the same fees as is charged in the government institutions for the simple reason that they have to meet the cost of imparting education from their own resources and the main source can only be the fees collected from the students. However, any kind of commercialization of education should not be allowed and no reason of collecting exorbitant amount in the name of capitation fee or even other fees should be allowed.

The courts and statutory provisions of various education related laws clearly and unambiguously spell out the offence of collecting capitation fees and punishment for the same. Ever since the government made the order, some private schools, If not all, have tried to circumvent it. As has been pointed out in various reports through various mediums, some private schools have started to charge ten to fifteen thousand rupees as annual fee for a time period for a few years. This practice needs to be nipped in the bud. The government needs to implement the law. After all, “law is not a brooding omnipresence in the sky but an operational art in society.”

The capitation fee issue is not just about educational institution managements. It comprises a broad ecosystem having many stakeholders. The private schools should not act as violators while parents need to come forward while the government shall act in the manner as would ensure the practice is curbed for all times to come.

Schools reopening: Won’t sign suicide note, say parents 

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Schools reopening: Won’t sign suicide note, say parents 


Afaq Bhat
Srinagar, Sep 21: Government reopening schools on “voluntary basis” in Jammu and Kashmir has put the parents in a tight spot. The parents have been asked to sign an undertaking that if their wards catch COVID they should not blame the authorities for it.
An analyst while talking to Precious Kashmir said, “Asking parents to give a bond is being too unreasonable. Not many parents would like to put the lives of their wards at stake by signing a consent letter which has no logic.”
A parent said, “I don’t mind one year of my children getting wasted but I won’t put them at risk by putting my signature at the letter which can put the lives of my children at stake.”
He said, “Reopening schools amidst pandemic is not a good idea at all. The helmsmen should pay some attention towards the fact that there has been a spike in the number of COVID-19 cases since the day lockdown has been lifted. On average more than 15 people are dying daily. There has been not let up in the positive cases. In these circumstances, parents are being asked to sign the bond and send children to schools. It’s surprising.”
Another parent said, “I fail to understand what voluntary basis means. The circular issued by the School Education Department is like signing a suicide note. And it’s strange that the authorities want us to sign it.”
It’s in place to mention here that the School Education Department has issued a circular which parents have to sign. It states: “I undertake that I will not blame anybody in the school for any incident of COVID-19.  I shall provide a facemask and hand sanitizer to my daughter/son required as per the guidelines of the government. I will also ensure that my daughter/son shall not wear a belt, rings, wrist watch while going to the school.”
Schools in Kashmir were closed on August 5, 2019, when the Centre announced its decision to abrogate J&K’s special status and divided it into two union territories. Educational institutions opened for few days in March this year but were closed after the outbreak of pandemic.
An official said, “We have opened the schools on voluntary basis on the directions of Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) and no one is being compelled to send their children to schools. To send the students to schools is the discretion of parents and we have no role to play in it. People should bear in mind that we have to learn to live with COVID-19. The vaccine is on the way, till then life has to go on.”

COVID-19: 21 more die, 1036 fresh cases in J&K

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COVID-19: 21 more die, 1036 fresh cases in J&K

 

Death toll mounts to 1026; 65026 test positive till date 

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Srinagar, Sep 21: A 35-year-old woman and a 37-year-old paramilitary CRPF man were among 21 people who died to COVID-19 in Jammu and Kashmir, while as 1036 more persons tested positive for the deadly virus on Monday, officials said.
They said that fatality count in the Union Territory has risen to 1036 and till 65026 people have tested positive.
The officials while giving details of the casualties said that fourteen deaths were reported in Jammu, and seven in Kashmir.

 

The deaths in Kashmir include a 75-year-old woman from Chanapora Srinagar who died at SKIMS Soura, a week after she was admitted to the tertiary care hospital.

Four other persons also died at SKIMS Soura including a 65-year-old woman from Nehru Park, a 55-year-old woman from Larkipora Anantnag, a 35-year-old from Rainawari Srinagar and a 37-year-old CRPF trooper from 35 battalion Humhama.

Two other deaths from Valley occurred at SMHS hospital and include a 65-year-old from Salam Abad Uri, who was admitted with bilateral Community Acquired Pneumonia three days ago, and a 45-year-old from Gund Hassi Bhat Srinagar was admitted as a case of bilateral CAP and died five days after being admitted there.

Deaths from Jammu include a 65-year-old from Muthi, a 60-year-old from Gangyal Jammu, a 74-year-old from Bishnah, a 50-year-old woman from Jandraha and a 55-year-old from Bari Brahmana Jammu.

With these deaths, 1026 people have succumbed to the virus in Jammu and Kashmir and among them 780 from Kashmir and 246 from the Valley.

J&K reports 1036 fresh cases, tally at 65000

Meanwhile, 88 army and CRPF personnel, three pregnant women and two employees of Education Department besides many minors were 1036 new novel coronavirus reported in last 24 hours in Jammu and Kashmir, taking its tally to 65026.

Among the cases, 563 were confirmed from Jammu and 473 from Kashmir.

Giving the district wise details, official sources said that Srinagar reported 141 cases, Budgam 60,

Baramulla 79, Pulwama 54, Anantnag 36, Bandipora 22, Kupwara 14, Ganderbal 56, Kulgam 5, Shopian 6, Jammu 245, Rajouri 66, Udhampur 30, Kathua 34, Doda 59, Samba 57, Poonch 24, Ramban 15, Reasi 26 and Kishtwar 7.

A number of cases were confirmed at CD and SKIMS Soura diagnostic laboratories.

The CD cases include seventy six males (40, 21, 22, 24, 24, 26, 24, 33, 30, 23, 23, 24, 21, 40, 29, 27, 25, 22, 24, 26, 24, 23, 24, 28, 34, 29, 40, 39, 29, 30, 26, 25, 24, 22, 20, 21, 20, 20, 21, 21, 29, 26, 30, 32, 30, 29, 26, 23, 23, 25, 24, 27, 47, 43, 72, 22, 32, 26, 31, 23, 22, 44, 42, 38, 28, 50, 26, 26, 34, 33, 37, 36, 43, 43, 39, 38) from BB Cantt Srg, two females (45, 15) from Alochibagh, female (80) from Bemina, female (55) and male (70) from Pattan, female (NA) from Wahabpora Budgam, male (NA) from Saidakadal, female (NA) from Tangdhab, male (NA) from Chadoora, female (NA) from Alastang, female (35) from Chattabal, female (35) from Rajbagh, male (75) from Budgam, two males (56, 24) from Zadibal, male (40) from Ganderbal, male (45) from Kanimazar, female (48) from Nawakadal, male (67) from Padra Bagh, male (65) from Kupwara, male (NA) from Baramulla, female (70) from Bemina, male (47) from Bakura, female (65) from Dadinor Dargah, male (45) from Drugmulla Kupwara, female (60) from Fateh Kadal Srg, female (55) from Tangmarg, female (70) from Zadoo Pampore, male (45) from Kawadara Srg, male (48) from Padshahibagh, male (40) from Baspora, male (05) from Khansahib Budgam, male (50) from Zachaldara Handwara, female (85) from Shalina Budgam, female (90) from Hawal, male (24) from Sopore, male (33) from Janbazpora, male (26) from Tujar Sharief, male (20) from Pattan, male (60) from Jundgahangir Bandipora, male (39) from Singpora Kalan, male (24) from Manzgam Boniyar, male (60) from Gohan Bla, male (50) from Dusilpora Pattan, male (35) from Old Town Bla, male (26) from Sangrama Sopore, female (37) from Singpora Kalan, male (40) from Vizer Wagoora, male (50) from Tarzoo Sopore, female (25) from Athwajan, male (05) from Namlabal Pampore, two females (13, 30) and male (30) from Check Noorpora, three males (52, 26, 33) from Khrew, female (19) from Frestbal, male (60) from Shivpora Srg, male (55) from Achgoza, female (25) from C.B. Nath, male (NA) from Khayam Srg, male (40) from Verinag, male (28) from Noorbagh Srg, female (26) from Mujgund Srg, female (50) from PC Depot Srg, male (70) from Nowgam, male (70) from Magam, male (45) and female (50) from Parraypora, two males (22, 11) and female (25) from Buchoo, female (22) and male (19) from K Koot, female (55) and male (30) from Uthoora, male (53) from Tral, female (50) from Chandgam, male (45) and female (70) from Manduna, three males (15, 14, 35) from New Colony, female (32) from Begumbagh, female (29) from Rainawari, female (29) and two males (55, 40) from Pinglena, two females (30, 22) from Loswani, male (62) from Chewa Khurud, male (26) from Ashmander, six males (45, 60, 22, 42, 32, 23) and female (28) from Gangoo, female (22) from R-Brah, female (22) from Cherpora, female (78) from Housing Colony, female (36) from Mattan, two females (28, 34) from Nai Basti, male (59) from Mir Bazar, male (38) from S P Bagh, male (NA) from Beerwah, female (NA) from Malpora Budgam, female (50) from Pampore, female (NA) from Basant Bagh, female (65) from Chattergam, male (28) from Pakerpora Pulwama, female (50) from Safapora, male (20) from Budgam, female (NA) from Eidgah Srg, female (27) from Baghat Srg, male (47) from Safakadal Srg, male (40) from Lal Bazar, male (63) from Bemina Srg, female (26) from Qamarwari, two females (25, 32) from Khaniyar, male (45) and female (38) from Chanapora, male (32) from Buchpora, male (60) from Baghat, female (32) from Chattabal, male (32) from Nawakadal, female (52) from Brane, female (11) and male (39) from Harwan, male (68) from Kursoo, male (NA) from NA, male (24) from GMC Boys Hostel Bemina, female (60) from NA, male (65) from Natipora Srg, male (70) from Shopian, male (60) from Saidakadal, male (70) from Saihama Budgam, female (75) from Bemina Srg, male (49) from Ushkara Bla, male (62) from Midoora, female (45) from Karimabad, two males (70, 44) and female (75) from Noorpora, three females (50, 24, 60) from Pingish, female (50) from Lurgam, female (33) from Batmaloo Srg, female (39) from Humhama, female (51) from Rawalpora, male (21) and female (20) from Pampore.

The Anantnag cases include female (55) from Larkipora, male (20) from Khiram, male (50) from Kp Road Anantnag.

The Srinagar cases include female (55) from Bemina, female (26) from Nowshera, male (24) from Dagapora, two males (20, 50) from Soura, female (30) from Harwan, female (28) from Soura, two males (48, NA) from Zakura, male (60) from Soura, female (27) from Elahibagh, male (59) from Nigeen, two males (35, 31) from Elahibagh, male (60) from Lal Bazar, male (30) from Kanipora, male (35) from Srinagar, male (30) from Sheributt, female (14) and male (50) from Lal Bazar Srinagar.

The Bandipora cases include male (43) from NA Bandipora.

The Budgam cases include six males (60, 40, 58, 25, 45, 50) from Malpora, male (60) from Sheikh Dawood Colony Kanipora, male (45) from Yagipora Magam, male (29) from Badran, male (34) from Lal Bazar, male (47) from Chadoora, male (38) from Lalgam, male (47) from Hafroo, male (NA) from Chattergam, female (65) from Mehdi Colony, male (75) from Sogam, female (85) from Semsaan, female (72) from Kalan Budgam.

The Shopian cases include male (55) from Bonigam Shopian.

The Kupwara cases include male (26) from Shumnag Kupwara.

 

The CRPF cases include five males (43, 32, 52, 36, 39) from 35 Bn Crpf Humhama Budgam, male (40) from 15 Adu Trehgam Kupwara, male (29) from 28 Div Camp Zangli Kupwara. The BB Cantt cases include five males (34, 35, 19, 45, 42).

Moreover, 1158 more COVID-19 patients have recovered and were discharged from various hospitals— 720 from Jammu Division and 438 from Kashmir Valley. (GNS)

COVID-19:Positive cases near 55 lakh mark in India, death toll at 87822

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COVID-19:Positive cases near 55 lakh mark in India, death toll at 87822

New Delhi, Sep 21: The global pandemic of Novel Coronavirus claimed 1130 more lives in the country during the past 24 hours, while 86,961 people were infected, the daily government update said on Monday.
The death count, with the fresh demises, mounted to 87,882, whereas the caseload has jumped to 54.8 lakh.
Meanwhile, the spike of cases registered during the past 24 hours is nearly 6000 less than the daily case count registered a day earlier. Nearly 76 per cent of the new confirmed cases were concentrated in 10 States/UTs.
Maharashtra alone contributed more than 20,000, while over 8000 cases were registered in Andhra Pradesh.
India, the second worst COVID-hit nation, has a sizeable population of 1.3 billion people, which, according to experts, has been the prime reason of such huge cases.
‘Even though the figures are alarming, the rising recovery rate allows us to heave a sigh of relief. The peninsular nation crossed the significant landmark of more than 80 per cent national Recovery Rate, with more than 90,000 recoveries being reported for the third day in succession.
‘On a continuous stretch of high recoveries, 93,356 patients were discharged in the past 24 hours, an official release here said. The total recovered cases stood at 43,96,399 on Monday. India accounts for more than 19 per cent of the world recoveries,’ he added.
The country has also been testing aggressively, with as many as 7,31,534 samples being tested in the past 24 hours, taking the total cumulative samples tested since the beginning of the pandemic till Sunday to 6,43,92,594.
The last 24-hour caseload breakup is Maharahshtra – 20,627, Karnataka – 8191, Andhra Pradesh – 7738, Uttar Pradesh – 5758, Tamil Nadu – 5516, Kerala – 4716, Odisha – 4330, Delhi – 3812, West Bengal 3177 and Madhya Pradesh – 2579.
As per the global data, there are currently 31,032,045 confirmed cases worldwide. The United States, India and Brazil have the highest numbers of cases among countries, over six million, five million, and four million, respectively.
They are followed by Russia, which is shown to have over one million cases. The number of fatalities is currently over 9,60,729, while the recoveries are at 21,255,717.

Patients to be discharged after 10 days without test

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Srinagar, Sep 21: The government on Monday announced that COVID positive patients will be discharged after 10 days without any requirement of a negative test report provided they have been asymptomatic for three days.
The decision was taken a high-level meeting chaired by Chief Secretary BVR Subrahmanyam after visiting GMC Jammu last night, officials said in a tweet.
The meeting was attended by Finance Commissioner, Health and Medical Education, Atul Dullo; Principal Secretary Agriculture, Naveen Chaudhary; Divisional Commissioner, Jammu Sanjeev Verma; Principal GMC, Dr Nasib Chand Digra; Director NHM, Bhupendra Kumar; Commissioner JMC, Avny Lawasa and other concerned officers.
The Principal GMC apprised the CS about the overall functioning and strategy of GMC for treating Covid patients. It was informed that special arrangements have been put in place for the treatment of the Covid patients with adequate bed space and provision of ventilators. It was informed that a control room has been established in the GMC which is functional 24×7 to facilitate the Covid cases.
The Chief Secretary directed the Principal GMC to establish a holding area for testing and segregation of Covid and non Covid patients at entry points i.e emergency ward and OPD to prevent transmission of any kind.
He also directed Commissioner Jammu Municipal Corporation to start a drive in GMC to intensify cleaning and sanitation of the hospital building. He also directed the concerned authorities to stop parking in the hospital premises during the cleanliness drive to enable sanitization of each and every corner of the hospital.
Stressing on round the clock care of the Covid patients, he asked the hospital management to maintain the regular supply of oxygen to meet emergency cases.
The CS also reviewed the staff position of the GMC and the Principal informed that the recruitments are in process to engage nursing, paramedical staff. The CS asked to expedite the process.
Meanwhile, the CS reviewed the stock position of PPE kits, Oxygen Cylinders and other special Medicare facilities for the treatment of critical covid cases. He was informed that an adequate number of PPE kits and oxygen cylinders are available. He also asked the concerned for installing CCTVs in Covid wards.
Devising an effective strategy for containing the spread of Covid 19 in each district was also stressed upon. (GNS)

Supplements don’t boost immunity against Covid-19: DAK

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Srinagar, Sep 21: Doctors Association Kashmir (DAK) on Monday said supplements like vitamins, minerals and herbs do not boost immunity to ward off Covid-19 infection.
“There is no scientific evidence to suggest that supplements boost the immune system against Covid-19,” said DAK President and influenza expert Dr Nisar ul Hassan.
“One of the misconceptions doing the rounds on internet is that vitamins, minerals and herbs enhance immunity,” he said.
“Various supplement companies are using the current health crisis to sell products they claim to strengthen the immune system,” he added
“These supplements find their way in prescriptions too.”
Dr Nisar said the large concern is that these baseless remedies give people a false sense of security.
When people assume that they won’t be affected by Covid-19 anymore, they abandon precautions which can have disastrous results.
He said there is no such thing as boosted immunity.

The idea that pills and potions can provide a short cut to a healthy immune system is a myth.
In fact, the concept of boosting your immune system doesn’t hold any scientific meaning whatsoever.
Dr Nisar said the immune system is an inbuilt defense mechanism that protects the body against infections.
When the virus enters the body, the innate immune response which consists of neutrophils and macrophages is the first to kick in. The response is subsequently replaced by adaptive immune response which involves T cells and B cells, as well as antibodies.
The production of these cells and their mechanism are controlled by cytokines which are proteins that mediate signaling between cells.
Their functioning and creation is not controlled or modulated or even improved by food or products.
He said it is important to know that the most severe cases of Covid-19 infection are made worse by an overreaction of the immune system.
So trying to boost immunity or trying to interfere with its regulation using unproven products may be risky.
“There are indeed processes that keep the immune system in balance. Eating a healthy diet, exercising regularly, getting enough sleep and managing your stress can help your immune system work well.
While there is no supplement that will make you immune from the novel coronavirus, wearing a mask, personal hygiene and social distancing will surely protect you from Covid-19 infection,” said Dr Nisar.

 

9158 CRPF men, 8934 BSF men infected by Covid-19: MHA

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New Delhi, Sept 21: The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) shared the data on Coronavirus cases among the Central Armed Police Force personnel, till September 14.
The COVID-19 situation in the Forces was stated by the Minister of States for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai, while giving a written reply to a question in the Lok Sabha.
According to the data, the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) has highest number of COVID-infected personnel among the CAPFs with 9158 infected jawans and 84.04 per cent recovery rate and 0.39 per cent casualty, followed by the Border Security Force with 8934 jawans, 80.41 per cent of recovery rate and 0.26 per cent of death.
The Central Industrial Security Force has 5544 officials were infected so far with 75.25 per cent of recovery rate and 0.45 per cent of death while 3380 jawans of Indo Tibetan Border Police has been infected so far with the recovery rate of 69.79 per cent and death rate of 0.21 per cent.
The Data further mentioned that the 3251 troopers of has been affected with 70.77 percent and 0.22 percent of recovery and death respectively followed by the 1746 personnel of Assam Rifles which has the recovery rate of 61.63 percent and 0.40 percent of deaths in this para- military force.
The National Security Guards has least number of personnel affected with 225 cases with 61.63 percent of recovery rate. There has been no casualty in this Force.
The Minister in its reply also said that the Government has established COVID-19 Hospitals, Covid Care Centres and Dedicated COVID Health Centres (DCHC) for treatment and to support the recovery of CAPF personnel, who are found positive for COVID-19.
In addition to normal benefits available to a CAPF personnel on death, it has been decided to provide Rs 15 Lakh to ‘Next of Kins’ through “Bharat Ke Veer” funds, in cases CAPF personnel dies due to COVID-19 infection contracted while deployed on Covid-19 related duties, he further said, adding that immediate grant for funeral expenses and support for expeditious processing of family pension and other dues is provided.

No significant mutation in SARS-CoV-2 in India: Dr Harsh Vardhan

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New Delhi, Sep 21: Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan has said that no significant or drastic mutations have been found in strains of SARS-CoV-2 in India till now.
He informed that ICMR has been conducting large-scale sequencing of nationally representative strains of SARS-CoV-2 virus collected over the past several months over different time-points and detailed results on mutations and evolution of the virus will be available in early October.
The Minister was answering questions posed by his social media interactors on the Sunday Samvaad platform. These questions covered a multitude of queries concerning not only the current situation of COVID but also the government’s approach to it and related topics like India’s growth in the field of Science.
Speaking on the concrete measures that have been planned to handle such public health emergencies in the future, he said ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan’ will strengthen the nation to an extent where it will be able to overcome any eventuality including another pandemic. He emphasized that ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ highlights the commitment of the Government for increased investments in Public Health and other health reforms to prepare India for future pandemics.
The Health Minister added that a major proposal is under consideration at the Expenditure Finance Committee level. They include strengthening surveillance of infectious diseases and outbreak response, establishment of dedicated infectious disease management hospital blocks in district hospitals and establishment of Integrated Public Health Laboratories.
On the matter of availability of Medical Oxygen in the country, Dr. Harsh Vardhan assured that there is enough Oxygen being produced in the country and that the Health Ministry is closely monitoring the situation. He took the occasion to remind everyone that the Health Ministry had dispatched Oxygen concentrators to the rural parts of the country specifically to avert the logistic issues coming to light.

Soldier injured in ongoing Budgam gunfight

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Militants attack security forces at Nowgam, Anantnag
Srinagar, Sep 21: An army soldier was injured in a gunfight at Charar-i- Sharif area of central Kashmir’s Budgam district where internet services were suspended as a “precautionary measures.”
Elsewhere, militants made two abortive bids at paramilitary CRPF in Nowgam Srinagar and Arwani of area of south Kashmir’s Anantnag district.
Official sources told GNS that an Army soldier was injured in the encounter and was shifted to Army’s 92 Base hospital. Earlier, a joint team of Police, Army and CRPF launched a cordon-and-search-operation in Charar-i- Sharif. As the joint team encircled the suspected spot, they said, the hiding militants fired upon them. The fire was retaliated triggering off an encounter. The internet services have been suspended in Budgam district as “precautionary measures,” they added.

Meanwhile, suspected militants on Monday evening attacked CRPF party of 90 battalion with Under Barrel Grenade launcher in Arwani area of Anantnag district.
The device missed the target and there was no loss of life or injury reported in the incident, they said.
Soon after the attack whole area was cordoned off and searches were launched to nab the attackers.
Earlier in the day, suspected militants attacked a Road opening Party of 110 battalion CRPF in Nowgam area of Srinagar district.
However no loss of life or injury was reported even as whole area was cordoned off to nab the attackers. (GNS)

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