I t looks strange that any department run by the UT Government should function without its top officer – Director , MD and whatever the designation it carries. Since almost such departments where people have direct contact and have to visit such offices for various works , in the absence of a Head , many a problem are encountered by them. For over four months, Jammu and Kashmir Housing Board is without its top officer – The Managing Director following the superannuation of the previous incumbent and the resultant difficulties faced by citizens take the course of exploring means to have the urgency of filling the said vacant post reaching the higher echelons of the UT administration. In this connection, therefore, a delegation of the suffering public visited ‘Excelsior’ office to narrate their difficulties in getting transfer of ownership of allotted plots in their name and other related works but continuously for over four months, they have been told that “Sahib” is not yet posted and they shall have to wait. Till a final and permanent decision is taken by the Government which is time consuming as per the ”traditions” of the administration, it would be advisable to assign the duties and powers of the MD to the next senior officer in the Board. It may be noted that the prime duty and the purpose of the UT Administration should be to ensure an ordinary citizen did not suffer due to slow process of taking decisions, as the one under reference.
Lt Governor Manoj Sinha interacting with a delegation at Raj Bhawan Jammu.
Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Nov 10: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha met leaders of various political parties and associations at Raj Bhavan here today.
A deputation of Global Kashmiri Pandit Business Foundation (GKPBF) met the Lieutenant Governor and apprised him about the aim of GKPBF to accelerate the industrialization in addition to facilitation of setting up business ventures in Jammu Kashmir Union Territory. The deputation was comprised of DK Bakshi, Ravinder Kachroo, Vinod K Pandita and Bharat Bhushan Bhat.
Former minister Sham Lal Sharma submitted a memorandum and discussed the issues related to roads, water, flood control and other developmental works.
A deputation of Stone Crusher Owners Association led by its president Ch Vikram Randhawa called upon Lieutenant Governor and raised the issue regarding stone crushing industry.
Similarly, a deputation of Christian Fellowship Trust Jammu also called on the Lieutenant Governor and discussed several developmental issues in their area.
The Lt Governor gave a patient hearing to all the visiting deputations and individuals and assured them that the government is taking all necessary steps for the betterment of the public.
He reiterated that the Government is committed to improving the lives of all the citizens of Jammu and Kashmir. The Lt Governor also assured them that all the issues presented would be looked into and addressed on merit.
MP Jamyang Tsering Namgyal launching Jio services in Zanskar.
Excelsior Correspondent
KARGIL, Nov 10: After the launch of services in Himalayan town of Kargil in Ladakh, Jio now extended its footprints in the remotest frontier of Zanskar.
The services were launched by MP Jamyang Tsering Namgyal, while Councillor Cha Stanzin Lakpa, Nominated Councilor Stanzin Chosgyal, Head Jio Kashmir and Ladakh Shehzan Hameed, Area Development Officer/SDM Zanskar Sonam Dorjay, Construction Head Jio Sandeep Kotwal, Sales Head Jio Ladakh Basharat Sufi, Sub Divisional Officers, prominent citizens and local people were present on the occasion.
Known for its highest motorable road in the world, Zanskar and surrounding areas are located across Great Himalayas range with first trace of human activity going as far as the Bronze Age with many aspects still preserved in pristine ancient form.
Jio has so far covered 15 towns and villages in Leh and 22 towns and villages across Kargil and the two towns Pibteen and Padium will have Jio as the first private operator.
Jio will also be the first operator to have its network presence in areas like Gyaling, Umba, Abran, Akshow, Rangdum, Sangra, Kachan and Parkachik.
With this launch, Jio now earns the distinction of being the only operator offering both voice and 4G data services in 10 towns and areas of Kargil.
Besides in line with the Reliance vision for the future “to have clean and green energy”, majority of Jio’s base stations will be powered by solar energy which reduces the dependence on conventional fuel and make optimum use of renewable natural resources.
Mumbai Indians celebrates victory by holding wining trophy of the Dream 11 Indian Premium League (IPL) 2020 on Tuesday at Dubai.
DUBAI, Nov 10: A peerless Rohit Sharma led defending champions Mumbai Indians to an unparalleled fifth IPL title here on Tuesday, dismantling Delhi Capitals in the summit clash with his famously elegant batting and tactical shrewdness.
If last year’s one-run win over Chennai Super Kings was an absolute cliffhanger, Rohit’s aristocratic 68 off 51 balls made it an anti-climax with Mumbai Indians chasing the target of 157 in 18.4 overs with five wickets in hand.
“We know it’s a difficult time, everyone is stuck at home. We’re lucky that we could come to work and entertain people watching at home,” said MI’s star pacer Jasprit Bumrah, who went wicket-less on Tuesday but snared 27 overall this season.
Five IPL titles are certain to make Rohit the undisputed ‘Numero Uno’ player-cum-leader in the IPL Universe. Little wonder, he was picked the Gamechanger of the match for his half century and outstanding captaincy.
This edition was made more challenging by the COVID-19 pandemic and the bio-bubbles that players had to endure.
He has played way better knocks than this in the past and will play a few more special ones in the future.
But he might never play a more significant one considering the little whirlpool of controversy that his “once damaged and now on the mend hamstring” created.
The ‘Hit-Man’ has given an altogether new meaning to what has one known till now about crushing pain barriers.
A hamstring injury can be very painful but the manner in which India’s regular white-ball skipper exploded inside the ‘Ring of Fire’ at the Dubai International Stadium, he was fighting a battle of his own.
The cover drive was about his class, the whiplash behind square was his swagger and the so very familiar “Rohit Sharma pull shot” was an assurance to BCCI president Sourav Ganguly that “All Is Well”.
And to prove a point, he fetched those doubles, tap and run singles including a misjudged one that saw Suryakumar Yadav (19) sacrificing his wicket for his skipper and rightly so.
The carrom ball bowled by Ashwin was deposited to point fence with a cracking square cut and the straight six off leg spinner Praveen Dubey was “Boss Man” written all over it.
There has never been an edition where a team has looked in a different league compared to seven others.
As Rohit had said earlier, it’s not rocket science but investing in pure match-winners that has given Mumbai Indians such a menacing look.
Rome wasn’t built in a day and neither a champion outfit that has now won five titles out of the six finals it has played.
If Jasprit Bumrah wreaked havoc in the Qualifier one, Trent Boult (3/30) decided that final was his turn to inflict the damage and he did it with a first ball beauty that Marcus Stoinis will remember for years to come. Boult deservedly picked up the Man of the Match honours.
Nathan Coulter-Nile looked like a weak-link but got the dangerous Rishabh Pant (56 off 38 balls) at the nick of time to put the brakes.
Rohit’s batting only finished what looked inevitable but it was his captaincy that set it up.
Only 45 runs conceded in the last five overs during the DC innings was a game-changer as Shreyas Iyer (65 no off 50 balls) literally struggled during the end overs.
That was the time when save for Bumrah (0/28 in 4 overs), Boult and Coulter-Nile took the pace off the deliveries with slow bouncers and cutters making it difficult to hit.
And the decision to have off-spinner Jayant Yadav replace leg-spinner Rahul Chahar also proved to be a success.
Jayant, a former India player, did what was required. Bowled an off-break inducing an in-form Shikhar Dhawan (15) to go for a hoick against the turn and get bowled. (PTI)
scoreboard
Delhi Capitals Innings
Marcus Stoinis c de Kock b Boult 0
Shikhar Dhawan b Jayant 15
Ajinkya Rahane c de Kock b Boult 2
Shreyas Iyer not out 65
Rishabh Pant c Hardik b Coulter-Nile 56
Shimron Hetmyer c Coulter-Nile b Boult 5
Axar Patel c sub b Coulter-Nile 9
Kagiso Rabada run out 0
Extras: (LB-1 W-3) 4
Total: (For 7 wickets in 20 overs) 156
Fall of Wickets: 1/0 2/16 3/22 4/118 5/137 6/149 7/156
Bowling: Trent Boult 4-0-30-3, Jasprit Bumrah 4-0-28-0, Jayant Yadav 4-0-25-1, Nathan Coulter-Nile 4-0-29-2, Krunal Pandya 3-0-30-0, Kieron Pollard 1-0-13-0.
Mumbai Indians
R Sharma c (sub) b Nortje 68
Quinton de Kock c Pant b Stoinis 20
S Yadav run out 19
I Kishan not out 33
K Pollard b Rabada 9
H Pandya c Rahane b Nortje 3
K Pandya not out 1
Extras (lb-4) 4
Total (For 5 wkts, 18.4 Overs) 157
Fall of Wickets: 1-45, 2-90, 3-137,4-147, 5-156
Bowling: Ashwin 4-0-28-0, Rabada 3-0-32-1, Nortje 2.4-0-25-2, Stoinis 2-0-23-1, Patel 4-0-16-0, Dubey 3-0-29-0.
Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh addressing an interactive Webinar for pensioners and elder citizens on Tuesday. Also seen is “Brahma Kumari” Sister Shivani.
Excelsior Correspondent
NEW DELHI, Nov 10 : Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space Dr Jitendra Singh, who is also In-Charge Department of Pensions, said today that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Department of Pensions & Pensioners’ Welfare (DoPPW) is trying to enable the pensioners and elder citizens “Atma Nirbhar” through innovative initiatives like promoting Digital Life Certificate for pensioners which can be submitted from the comfort of one’s home. Earlier, due to difficulties faced by pensioners in submitting the Life Certificate because of Covid-19 pandemic, the Government relaxed the existing timeline for submission of Life Certificate from 1st November 2020 to 31st December 2020, he said.
Addressing an interactive session with “Brahma Kumari” Sister Shivani on “Power of Thoughts and Meditation in Covid-19 pandemic” organized by DoPPW here today, Dr. Jitendra Singh said that the Pensioners as senior citizens being a vulnerable group in the wake of the Covid 19 pandemic, need a helping hand and compassionate care in addition to medical care and such programmes will help them to tackle their mental stress level thus strengthening their immunity status and protecting them from physical illness as well.
While appreciating the immitable style of Sister Shivani in making her point, the Minister said that senior citizens always have a lot to offer to the society and their valuable experiences can bring changes to the society.
Endorsing the thoughts on building positivity in life given by Sister Shivani, the Minister said that lifestyle modifications help in a host of modern-day diseases like Diabetes Mellitus and also against Covid-19 Pandemic . He said that though the average life span has increased in India in recent years, one needs to add life to the years.
Earlier addressing the programme, Sister Shivani called for keeping oneself energized with positive thoughts in this period of Covid-19 pandemic and make others energized like a well lit “Diya” giving energy to the other “Diyas”.
Kshatrapati Shivaji, Secretary ARPG , Sanjiv Narain Mathur, J S (Pension) and other senior officers of the Ministry also attended the online interactive session.
This programme was aimed to sensitize senior pensioners on mental wellbeing during Corona pandemic . The DoPPW has been taking extra efforts for organizing programs for addressing pensioners’ health issues including providing counseling for Covid 19, yoga sessions for enhancing immunity and overall health, through video-conferencing connecting large number of pensioners across India with the help of Pensioners Associations.
JAMMU, Nov 10: Reliance Digital has brought bigger and better offers to the Festival of Electronics this year.
Customers can enjoy unbeatable deals on the widest range of electronics and even avail a 10 per cent cashback on HDFC Bank Debit Cards, Credit Cards and EasyEMI at Reliance Digital, My Jio Stores and online at www.reliancedigital.in.
Customers can also get upto Rs 4500 discount on Citibank, ICICI Bank and Kotak Mahindra Bank Debit Cards, Credit Cards and EMI. American Express customers get a flat discount of Rs 2000 on American Express cards. As a festive gift from Reliance Digital, shoppers also receive vouchers worth upto Rs 1000. The sale is currently live and runs till 16th November, 2020.
A host of exciting offers are available across categories including offers on mobile phones, with the Samsung Galaxy S20 now at a discounted price of Rs 40,999 inclusive of HDFC Bank cash back along with offers on the newly launched iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro. Customers can even get the iPhone 11 starting at just Rs 2,796 per month with upto 40 per cent assured buyback.
In the wearables category, the Samsung Galaxy Watch LTE (42mm) is available at a discounted price for just Rs 13,950 inclusive of HDFC cash back.
Those looking to boost productivity this festive season can avail attractive deals on Asus Thin and Light Laptops starting at Rs 18,999 with 2 years warranty and benefits worth Rs 6,800. Dell Intel Core i3 Laptops are starting at Rs 37,499 and HP AMD Ryzen 5 Laptop starting at just Rs 41,290, Intel 11th Gen Laptops line up with MS Office pre-installed starting at just Rs 47,999. Gamers will be happy to know that all Gaming Laptops are at a flat 10 per cent off. For those who wish to boost kids learning from home, we have Samsung Tab with LTE, starting just Rs 11,999.
Customers can avail exciting offers on televisions with the widest range of 32 inches Smart TVs (Hisense, Toshiba, OnePlus and TCL) with 3 years warranty starting at Rs 12,490 and the Samsung 50 inches QLED Smart TV at Rs 64,990 with 3 years warranty. Customers buying LG OLED TVs will get freebies worth up to Rs 64,990 with 3 years warranty and a free Netflix subscription for 3 months.
Those looking for home appliances can get side-by-side Refrigerators starting at just Rs. 49,990, Top Load Washing Machines from Rs 11,990 and Washer-Dryers starting at Rs 42,990. Customers purchasing the Spacemax Family Hub will receive a free Note 10 Lite worth Rs. 43,000.
The Festival of Electronics experience is even more rewarding this year with easy financing and EMI options. Customers can also enjoy the convenience of choosing to shop at the Reliance Digital and My Jio Stores or online at www.reliancedigital.in, with Insta Delivery (delivery in less than 3 hours) and Store Pick-up options from their nearest stores.
Commissioner Secretary Industries, Manoj K Dwivedi chairing a meeting at Jammu.
Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Nov 10: Commissioner Secretary, Industries & Commerce Department, Manoj K Dwivedi today took a review of progress under package for relief and revival of industry announced by Lieutenant Governor on the basis of a report of the Committee constituted for the same.
The Commissioner Secretary dealt with all the points of action pertaining to the Industries & Commerce Department, comprising Directorate of Industries & Commerce, Handicrafts and Handloom Department, J&K SIDCO and J&K SICOP. He underscored the need for creating awareness among the industrial fraternity regarding the benefits announced by the JKUT Government under the said Package.
Dwivedi impressed upon the officers present in the meeting to enable ease of doing business. “The steps taken by the department on this behalf should not merely remain on papers, but the effect should be seen on ground”, he added.
He also underscored the need to address Artisan distress and called for creating market demand for their products. He asked the department to explore the possibility of procuring handicraft goods from artisans through Corporation like JK Industries and SICOP and making these goods available to various Government Departments ensuring their marketability.
He emphasised the need for securing 20 percent procurement of locally manufactured goods along with 20 percent price preference in all procurements on e-tendering and GeM portal.
The Commissioner Secretary urged the Director, I&C-Jammu and Director, I&C-Kashmir to arrange a Buyer-Seller Meet with the Army for enhancing the market reach of local products.
He impressed upon the Committee constituted for suggesting Diagnostic study regarding solving problems related to Industries to submit its report well within the prescribed time frame.
The meeting was attended by Mohammad Harun, MD J&K SIDCO; Anoo Malhotra, Director, Industries & Commerce, Jammu; RC Kotwal, Director-Finance, Industries and Commerce Department; Vikas Gupta, Director Handicrafts and Handloom Department, Jammu; Aadil Fareed, Deputy Secretary and DP Singh, General Manager, SICOP, besides other officers from the allied departments.
Director, Industries & Commerce, Kashmir, Mahmood Ahmed Shah, and Director, Handicrafts and Handloom Department, Kashmir, Masrat Ul Islam, also attended the meeting through video conferencing
The Comm. Secretary exhorted all the departments to make all out efforts for implementation of the Package with a view to support the industry and be ready to make sure that Industries from J&K are ready for increased market demand in the Post COVID period. He directed the officers to submit all requisite proposals within a week.
NC general secretary Ali Mohd Sagar chairing a party meeting in Srinagar on Tuesday.
Excelsior Correspondent
SRINAGAR, Nov 10: The National Conference attacked BJP blaming them for making incremental assaults on Indian democracy and its federal structure starting with the dismemberment of J&K and stripping it of its constitutional rights.
“No longer constrained by anything, the BJP, ever since it has come to power has bulldozed the secular visage of the country by unilaterally and unconstitutionally rescinding J&K’s Special Status,” party general secretary Ali Mohammad Sagar said here while presiding over a meeting of Party’s Zone presidents and District presidents here today.
Party’s Provincial president Nasir Aslam Wani, Zone presidents MA Lone, Ali Mohd Dar, Dr Bashir Veeri, Provincial secretary Showkat Mir, District presidents Peer Afaq Ahmed, Altaf Ahmed Kaloo, Abdul Majeed Bhat Larmi, Ghulam Mohiudin Mir, Showkat Ganai, Abdul Ahad Dar, Qaisar Jamsheed Lone, Mir Ghulam Rasool Naz, Sheikh Ishfaq Jabbar etc were also present in the meeting.
The challenges and issues concerning the people were discussed in the meeting. The participants discussed the party affairs and also highlighted the day to day issues faced by the people in different parts of Kashmir Division.
While addressing the meet, Sagar said that the unilateral, unconstitutional and undemocratic decisions have been rejected by the people of Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh. He said the spiteful decisions taken by the ruling dispensation at New Delhi have not fared well in any region of Jammu and Kashmir.
“The peaceful struggle embarked by the Party president Dr Farooq Abdullah for the restoration of the rights of people of J&K, and Ladakh is reflective of the aspirations of the people living in every nook and corner. The fervour and enthusiasm with which people from all walks of life are meeting Dr Farooq Abdullah led PAGD is reflective of the sentiments of the people of J&K, and Ladakh. The BJP on other hand stands unmasked before people, who have lately perceived its divisive agenda,” he said.
“The unified voice of the people of Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh in the shape of PAGD has attested to the fact that the people of J&K have rejected the measures taken on the August 5, 2019 and all the successive black laws which were supplanted subsequently on people through notifications, and executive orders without the democratic consent of the people.”
PHE daily wage workers staging protest outside Chief Engg’s Office at BC Road in Jammu on Tuesday. -Excelsior/Rakesh
BJP chief, MP assure to take up issue with LG
Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Nov 10 The general public, particularly in rural and semi- urban areas is badly suffering as the strike of the PHE/Jal Shakti Department daily rated/ consolidated workers entered 47th consecutive day today.
The employees/ workers of Jal Shakti (PHE) Department, under the banner of PHE Employees United Front, held strong protest demonstration outside the office of Chief Engineer at BC Road PHE complex here today. The agitating workers criticized the UT Administration for its failure to resolve their pending issue. They said despite such a long agitation, the authorities have failed to release pending wages of the workers and also ensure their regularisation.
The workers condemned the protesting workers in Kashmir and demanded their release. They alleged that BJP has failed to resolve the pending issues of the workers and employees despite long protests and many representations to the higher authorities. Even local BJP leadership was silent over the matter.
The protesting workers were demanding their regularization, release of pending 65 months’ wages of many workers, implement Minimum Wages Act in J&K on Central pattern and revoke 12 vouchers’ rider.
They claimed that the agitation would be continued till their demands are addressed by the Government. The members alleged that J&K Administration itself wants to worsen the situation. They said during COVID, wagers do not want to assemble in large number but the Administration has forced them to do so.
The United Front leaders claimed that during protest outside BJP office at Trikuta Nagar, state BJP chief Ravinder Raina and MP Jugal Kishore assured to take up their issue with Lt Governor Manoj Sinha tomorrow. They said senior members of the United Front will also accompany them during meeting with Lt Governor tomorrow.
Senior members Jyoti Parkash, Rajinder Singh, Navdeep Singh, Hoshiar Singh, Ravi Singh, Bhanu Partap, Mohan Lal, Binkal Manhas and others were also present on the occasion.
