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Excelsior Correspondent RAJOURI/ REASI, May 27: In order to take stock of prevailing on- ground Covid-19 situation and con- tainment efforts in the Districts, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today reviewed health institutions in Rajouri, Poonch & Reasi dis- tricts. The Lt Governor sought a detailed status of Covid Containment efforts, vaccination, testing, distribution of Covid kits, establishment of Panchayat Covid Care Centres, IEC activities, neces- sary life-saving equipment like availability of oxygen supported beds, ventilators, oxygen capacity & supply etc. Test, track, treat and transfor- mation of health infrastructure are the four keys to fight COVID pan- demic. We need to put in our best efforts to contain the spread of Corona virus, the Lt Governor observed. Emphasizing on the availability of requisite medicare facilities for the border dwellers, the Lt Governor directed the concerned DCs, CMOs, Police Administration to put dedicated efforts to strength- en health centres in the border areas. During his visits to GMC Rajouri and District Hospital Reasi, the Lt Governor took a round of various sections of the Hospitals, wherein he interacted with doctors, paramedical staff and enquired about the healthcare facilities and infrastructure available there. "I appreciate doctors, nurses for their tireless efforts. People will always remember how our health- care workers made them feel in the crisis & how they worked selflessly to save lives", said the Lt Governor. Doctors' and Paramedical staff's undaunted spirit to go beyond the call of duty is changing lives, set- ting an example for humanity and creating a stronger society, he added. The Lt Governor interacted with Manju Devi, Staff Nurse in District Hospital, Reasi and also appreciated Som Raj, Incharge housekeeping & Security Services at GMC Rajouri, for discharging their duties with great commitment and setting examples for other frontline workers. Strengthen human resources of the hospitals & Covid Care Centres and prepare for future challenges, the Lt Governor told the officers. He further called for augmenting healthcare infrastructure at grass- roots level. The Lt Governor passed vari- ous directions to the concerned offi- cers for effectively tackling the spread of Covid pandemic. He directed for micro containment zones in the towns to isolate pock- ets with high positivity rate. While taking the district-wise status of availability of medical oxygen, the Lt Governor was informed that new oxygen gener- ation plants would become opera- tional soon, thus augmenting the oxygen availability in the districts, adding 4250 LPM Oxygen capac- ity at Poonch; 3250 LPM at Rajouri and 1000 LPM in Reasi. Poonch DC and SP who were present in the meeting at Rajouri, briefed the Lt Governor about Covid situation and work going on to set up Panchayat Covid Care Centres. It was informed that the civil works for three Oxygen Plants of 750 LPM capacity have been completed, and one more 1000 LPM Oxygen Generation Plant at DH Poonch stands sanc- tioned. Further, Oxygen Plans of 200 LPM, 300 LPM and 500 LPM shall be installed at Mandi in the coming time. Also in Reasi, one 1000 LPM capacity Oxygen Generation Plant is functioning at DH Reasi, whereas another of the same capacity is sanctioned for CHC Katra. Meanwhile, Dr. Brij Mohan Gupta, Principal, GMC & AH, Rajouri apprised the Lt Governor about the health care facilities being extended to the patients in the Hospital. The Lt Governor directed the Hospital Administration and DC Rajouri to increase the bed capac- ity of newly created 9 bedded ICU facility to 25 bedded capacity, besides early completion of the installation of 750 LPM Oxygen Generation Plants by deploying multiple teams working in three shifts. Deputy Commissioner Poonch, Inder Jeet informed that a total of 84% of HCW, 79% of FLW and 70% of 45 + age group have been given the first dose of Covid vaccine. He further informed that Covid Care Centres have been established in all 229 panchayats of the district, while 1572 covid kits have been distrib- uted under covid containment measures. Similarly, Deputy Commissioner Reasi, Charandeep Singh apprised the Lt Governor that under covid containment efforts in the district, 99.62% of FLW, 75.62% of HCW and 63.2% of 45+ age group have been vacci- nated. Covid Care Centres in 65 panchayats have been established and 898 Covid kits have been dis- tributed to eligible people. Telemedicine facilities are also being provided to the needy patients, he added. During his visits, the Lt Governor was accompanied by BVR Subrahmanyam, Chief Secretary; Nitishwar Kumar, Principal Secretary to Lt Governor; Mukesh Singh, ADGP, Jammu; Sheetal Nanda, Secretary to the Government, Social Welfare Department; Dr. Raghav Langer, Divisional Commissioner, Jammu; Dr. Renu Sharma Director Health Services Jammu, and other senior officers. NEW DELHI, May 27: Vice Chief of Army Staff Lt Gen C P Mohanty today carried out a comprehensive review of India's military preparedness in Eastern Ladakh on the first day of his three- day visit to the region where Indian and Chinese troops have been locked in a bitter standoff for over a year. Both sides are currently engaged in talks to take forward a disengagement process in areas such as Hot Springs, Gogra and Depsang, after completing the with- drawal of troops and weapons from the North and South banks of Pangong lake in February. The Army said Lt Gen PGK Menon, the Commander of the Leh- based Fire and Fury Corps, briefed the Vice Chief of Army on the over- all security scenario in the strategi- cally sensitive sector. Lt Gen Menon has been leading the Indian Army delegation at the last several rounds of talks with the Chinese military. "Lieutenant General C P Mohanty #VCOAS arrived at #Leh today on a three day visit to Fire & Fury Corps. He was briefed by GOC Fire & Fury Corps on the operational situation & prepared- ness in the Corps Zone," the army tweeted. The 14 Corps, popularly known as Fire and Fury Corps, is responsi- ble for guarding the Line of Actual Control (LAC) with China in the Ladakh region. Last month, Army Chief Gen MM Naravane had visited several high-altitude forward areas in east- ern Ladakh. India and China are locked in a military standoff at multiple friction points in eastern Ladakh since early May last year. They have completed the withdrawal of troops and weapons from the North and South banks of Pangong lake in February following a series of military and diplomatic talks. There was no visible forward movement in disengagement of troops in the remaining friction points as the Chinese side did not show flexibility in their approach on it at the 11th round of military talks with the Indian Army on April 9. Following the talks, the Indian Army said both sides held a detailed deliberation on disengagement in remaining areas and agreed to joint- ly maintain stability on the ground, avoid any new incidents and resolve the outstanding issues in an "expedi- tious manner". Earlier this month, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said the relationship between India and China is at a crossroads and its direction depends on whether the neighbouring country adheres to various agreements on maintaining peace and tranquillity along the bor- der. Lt Gen Mohanty also presented oxygen concentrators gifted by Army Wives Welfare Association to the Fire and Fury Corps. (PTI) Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 27: Chamber of Commerce and Industries (CCI), Jammu held an urgent meeting under the chairman- ship of its president Arun Gupta to discuss on priority the issues of traders dealing with non- essential goods. While speaking in the meet- ing CCI president said that CCI being the apex body of traders has extended whole-hearted support to government of J&K UT in its efforts to contain coronavirus surge on account of prevailing second wave and also joined hands with the helmsmen by augmenting relief to the COVID-19 affected by providing free meals, medicines and even arranging oxygen for the needy. He said despite the enthu- siasm shown by the trading community of Jammu in ame- liorating people’s problems and standing shoulder to shoulder with Government, those steer- ing the administration have not considered the plight of traders dealing with non essential items as their shops are shut since the day one when the lockdown was announced making them jobless for the last over one month. The Chamber president informed during the meeting that several market associations have approached CCI Jammu to take up this issue and ask Government to give these traders time slots of at least three days a week so that they could also be able to earn their livelihood with dignity and honour. He said that Government has not taken things in right perspective lead- ing to devastation of this sec- tion of businessmen who were already facing tough time due to disease and last year’s curbs. “It is therefore requested that the Government should not for- get the traders of non essential commodities while forming the SOPs by allowing them ade- quate time slots on weekdays”, he maintained. Gupta also raised the issue of Government giving time slot of two hours to aforesaid shop- keepers to check the stocks in odd hours starting from 8 PM. He said that two hours are inad- equate and the time slot given is quite odd as employees of the shops remain reluctant to visit the markets late in the night. He said it is advisable to give such relaxation during day time to make the whole exercise fruit- ful. Chamber appealed to the Lt Governor to come to the rescue of businessmen fraternity in the region as already they are pass- ing through testing times and the new lockdown is irking them with no respite in sight in near future. Others who were present in the meeting included Anil Gupta, Rajeev Gupta, Gaurav Gupta and Rajesh Gupta. Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 27: Notwithstanding the ongoing Covid lockdown and the Government issuing SOPs in view of the surging cases, the Jammu and Kashmir Sports Council has decided to conduct training sessions and videogra- phy of the same during the pre- vailing pandemic situation. Sources in the J&K Sports Council said that the senior offi- cials have 'verbally' dictated the Coaches and Instructors to tight- en their belts as they have to remain present at the Maulana Azad Stadium for training cum demonstrations. The sessions are to be video- graphed by the dedicated camera person at a set up to be readied by the council in stadium premises within days, sources added. The training cum demonstra- tion roster is learnt to have been prepared accordingly and soon to be issued to the Coaches/Instructors, sources fur- ther said, adding that the Joint Secretary (Kashmir) and Joint Secretary (Jammu), conducted a joint online meeting in this con- nection with coaches and the sen- ior officials of twin regions. The J&K Sports Council had also tweeted: "Online Coaching Program" (Meeting of Officers and Coaches of @JKSportsCouncil under the chairmanship of Joint Secretary (K) at Gindun Sports Centre, Raj Bagh Srinagar)." The meeting of Coaches/Instructors from 16 dis- ciplines was conducted compris- ing Yoga, Gymnastics, Fencing, Boxing, Judo, Taekwondo, Wushu, Thangta, Athletics, Football, Cricket, Hockey, Water Sports, Lawn Tennis, Volleyball and Basketball. Moreover, Health and Fitness trainer, Sports Nutrition experts also attended the meeting. "If the training classes are to be held manually with a group of trainees, who will attend it in the prevailing situation and who will be made accountable if anybody gets infected?" asked a senior coach. Quoting a recent example wherein the management of a pri- vate school allegedly called teachers to school despite direc- tions from the administration and one of the teachers got infected of COVID-19 and later died, the Coach expressed, "it is shocking to see that in such a volatile situ- ation, the Council is more both- ered in coaching when people are after saving lives by preventing themselves from getting infected from this killer virus." On condition of anonymity, a senior official said: "The coaches may have to report at least thrice a week as per roaster being pre- pared and conduct 30 minutes demonstration, which will be videographed and to be uploaded on social media platforms like Youtube to benefit trainees in rural areas after being approved by the Secretary." "Firstly trainees will not attend the sessions, secondly, what is the fun that a coach will go to the studio like set up, give tips and video-graphed and third- ly, most important is that now a days, everything is available on social platforms then what our coaches will do without infra- structure and trainees. It will be a mockery," he asserted. Sources said that the plan on how to conduct the sessions (offline, online or manually) and what criteria will be adopted by taking all COVID guidelines into consideration, is being finalised soon in a meeting to be convened by the Divisional Sports Officer (DSO) cum Joint Secretary, Jammu. The employees however, have expressed resentment over the decision in this situation especially when the Government is gearing up to fight apprehend- ed `Third Wave' of Covid, which is likely to hit children. Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, May 27: Clashes erupted in the Anchar area of Srinagar today after the city police chief along with other police officers visited the area. The visit was aimed to inspect the implementation of COVID related SOPs and the imposition of Corona curfew to combat the second wave of Covid-19. The officials who were on the visit included SSP Srinagar, SP Hazratbal besides other officers and held a meeting regarding the law-and-order problems and vari- ous crime issues in Police divi- sion Ahmad-Nagar. After the culmination of the meeting, the police officials visit- ed the shrine of Jinab Sahab located at Anchar to conduct guard checking and lockdown implementation there. "But mis- creants who had already gathered near the shrine pelted stones on the police party," the police offi- cials said. The police retaliated by firing some tear smoke shells to dis- perse the miscreants. The latest reports stated that the situation returned to normal, however, the police have taken cognizance of the incident. Excelsior Correspondent KARGIL, May 27: On the sec- ond day of his tour of the Zanskar Sub Division, Member Parliament (MP) Ladakh Jamyang Tsering Namgyal today reviewed the progress of COVID-19 prepared- ness and vaccination besides health- care facilities being provided to patients at Community Health Centre (CHC) Padum. Block Medical Officer (BMO) Zanskar Dr Stanzin Namgyal while apprising the MP about status of progress achieved with regard to COVID-19 vaccination in the Sub Division so far, said that 100 percent vaccination has been covered in case of the beneficiaries above 60 years while 80 percent progress has been achieved in terms of vaccina- tion of the above 45 years of popu- lation. He further informed that vac- cination in case of the 18 to 45 years of age population is presently going on in the Sub Division. Meanwhile, the MP also inquired from the officers con- cerned about the ongoing works on the construction of operation theatre and oxygen plant at the CHC. He also assured that the ongoing works of oxygen plant building will be completed within one month's time. The MP also inspected the ongoing renovation works of Padum Khar (Padum Monastery) being executed by the Rural Development Department Zanskar. He instructed the concerned officers to ensure completion of the renova- tion works within the stipulated timeline while also taking due care of the quality and quantity parame- ters in the execution of works. Councillor Cha Stanzin Lakpa, Nominated Councillor Stanzin Chosgyal, SDM Zanskar Sonam Dorjay besides other sub divisional officers accompanied the MP dur- ing the tour. Later, Namgyal also chaired a meeting of the sub divisional offi- cers appointed for COVID-19 mit- igation duties. He stressed them to ensure strict implementation of all SOPs and guidelines issued by the authorities from time to time including foolproof screening of all inbound passengers, proper adherence of Covid Appropriate Behaviors and other necessary measures so as to contain the spread of Coronavirus in the Sub Division. DAILY EXCELSIOR, JAMMU FRIDAY, MAY 28, 2021 (PAGE 3) ‘New oxygen plant s to become operational soon’ Lt Governor reviews Covid situation in Rajouri, Poonch, Reasi Dr Jitendra reviews constituency's COVID related community service programmes Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI/JAMMU, May 27 : Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh today held a meeting of his Udhampur-Kathua-Doda Lok Sabha constituency in which he interacted with the representa- tives and prominent party lead- ers, and reviewed the COVID related community service pro- grammes undertaken and also discussed the plan to observe the completion of seven years of the Modi Government on the 30th of this month with community "Seva"/service programmes in the wake of the pandemic . It was informed that from 28th onwards, booth level pro- grammes including blood dona- tion camps will be held across the constituency. On 30th, "Seva" or community service programmes will be held at different Panchayat locations across the six districts of the constituency. The programmes will include distribution of COVID related material like face masks, sanitiz- ers, food ration as well as Oximeters etc. Speaking about the arrange- ments being done during second wave of pandemic in the con- stituency, the Minister said that all the COVID-19 arrangements, be that the oxygen supply in the hospitals or availability of venti- lators etc., were up to date and the administration has been asked to ensure that the patients do not suffer. Oxygen plants have been installed in time in almost all the districts of the constituency and in all the districts COVID related material is being distributed by the Karyakartas, he said. The Minister further informed all the stakeholders that in view of the threat of the spread of COVID-19 pandemic to the villages in the constituency, 'Tele-Consultation' facilities are being set up for which the guide- lines already exist for the empan- elment of recognised doctors .This will reduce the burden of patients at District Hospitals through indiscriminate referral system, he said. Dr. Jitendra Singh informed that more than 66% vaccination has been done in the Union Territory as per the statistics available, which is more than the national average and is an encouraging sign that people across the UT don't hesitate now to get vaccinated. On the current COVID posi- tivity and fatality rate across Jammu & Kashmir, the Minister said that from last many days, the COVID-19 fatality and positivity has decreased considerably which is a good sign during pan- demic and can boost the confi- dence of people vis-à-vis health- care facilities that have been revamped up across J&K. Besides the distribution of COVID-19 relief material, blood donation camps will also be organised on 30th May to mark the seventh anniversary of the Union Government, the Minister was informed. During the interaction, Dr. Jitendra Singh also noted that despite the challenges put forth by the COVID-19 pandemic, the development works didn't stop even in the far-flung areas of the constituency which reflects the commitment to carry on develop- ment activity under all circum- stances. BJP J&K Gen Secretary (Org) Ashok Koul gave an overview of COVID related serv- ices rendered so far as also those planned for future. Senior leaders Pawan Khajuria, Sunil Sharma, Shakti Parihar, Prem Nath Dogra as well as all the six BJP District Presidents of the constituency participated in the meeting. JKSC's decision to video-graph training sessions in Covid pandemic irks coaches Fire breaks out at SKIMS Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, May 27: A fire today broke out at SKIMS Soura apparently due to a short circuit in ward number 3P of the hospital prompting the near- by fire tenders to rush to the spot. As per officials, an acciden- tal fire broke out in the dialysis unit at SKIMS due to a short circuit "The fire which broke out late in the evening was immedi- ately brought under control; all patients are safe as was informed by Security Officer SKIMS," officials said. They said that it was a minor fire and was immediately brought under control, howev- er, full-fledged details are yet to come out. Clashes in Anchar during SSP’s visit Baby dies in Sopore, family alleges medical negligence Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, May 27: A new- born baby died allegedly due to medical negligence of doctors in Sopore area of North Kashmir's Baramulla district today. A family from Kralteng Sopore alleged that their child died due to delay in Surgery. While divulging details, the family member said, last week they visited subdistrict hospital Sopore for a check-up.. "We were referred to Trauma hospital Pattan as SDH Sopore is dedicated to COVID care," he said. From there, he added, they were referred to Primary Health Centre Tarzoo for surgery. The doctors there kept on delaying the surgery for unknown reasons," he said. "Three days prior to death, the mother was administered injec- tion at the PHC. After the injec- tion her condition deteriorated. We kept pleading for a survey, but doctors did not pay any heed," a family member said. He added they were forced to approach a private hospital for delivery where doctors informed them that the child had died before three days. "Timely sur- gery would have saved our child," he said. The family member said the doctors at PHC did not attend the patients despite repeated pleas from the family. "We knocked at the door repeatedly but doctor did not open it," he said, adding this negligence from the doctor caused the death of the baby. Meanwhile, a senior official said enquiry has been initiated and report will be made public soon. HC rejects plea of B Ed students for regularizing admissions Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, May 27: Observing that the candidates of B Ed courses have taken admission in different colleges of the Valley on their own and without follow- ing the procedure of University of Kashmir, High Court rejected their plea of regularizing their admissions in these colleges and said, their admission by these col- leges make an effort to get their irregularities condoned in the name of academic interest and career of students. Justice Ali Mohammad Magrey while dismissing a batch of petitions filed by the students of B. Ed course seeking that their admissions in different colleges be accepted and regularized accordingly, said, they did not respond to the admission notice issued by the University in time and secured the admission for B. Ed course in different colleges on their own after expiry of stipulat- ed time period which the court said, is contrary to the admission policy of the respondent- University. "Besides, admittedly, no Registration Returns (RRs) have been forwarded to the respondent- University within the fixed time- frame by the concerned Colleges regarding the admission of the petitioners. In such circumstances, the action of the Respondent- University in denying the regular- ization/ confirmation of the admission of the petitioners can- not be said to be illegal or contrary to the procedure governing the field", Justice Magrey recorded in the judgment. Court said that in terms of the statute in vogue in the respondent- University, a B. Ed College affili- ated with the University is prohib- ited from making admission to B. Ed course on its own as such any admission made in violation of the University Statutes would not be binding on the University and that the University would be under no obligation to regularize/ confirm such admission. Once the petitioners, court added, did not follow this proce- dure for seeking admission to the B. Ed course and purportedly sought admission from the Colleges on their own, the respon- dent-University is under no obli- gation to regularize/ confirm such admission. Court on admitting the stu- dents in wilful disregard of statute of University said, the erring edu- cational institutions try to give the controversy the colour and com- plexion of an emotional issue and argue that the students, though enrolled in violation of University Statutes, should not be exposed to any penalty for the wrong com- mitted by the institution. "The Courts often fall prey to such persuasion made by the edu- cational institutions and permit something that is not permissible under the Statutes. Such practices have been deprecated by the Hon'ble Supreme Court in a cate- na of judgments", Justice Magrey added. * Watch video on www.excelsiornews.com Vice Chief of Army Lt Gen C P Mohanty arrives in Ladakh on Thursday. LG Manoj Sinha during visit to GMC Rajouri on Thursday. Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh holding a meeting of his Udhampur-Kathua-Doda Lok Sabha constituency on Thursday. Army Vice Chief reviews Eastern Ladakh situation A GREF machine clearing heavy snow at Chattergalla Pass on Bhaderwah-Bani road. —Excelsior/ Tilak Raj Bhaderwah-Bani-Basholi road reopens for traffic Excelsior Correspondent DODA, May 27: The Border Roads Organisation's 35 BRTF Unit today thrown open the Bhaderwah-Bani-Basohli road which had been closed due to heavy snowfall at Chattergalla on Seoj Dhar. An official spokesman said that during recent heavy snow- fall in the area, comprising of Chattergala Pass, the connectivi- ty between Bani and Bhaderwah had been snapped. The dedicat- ed team consisting of Parmod Kumar, Officer Commanding 114 RCC, alongwith operators and CPLs opened the road axis within the stipulated time under the able guidance of Brig IK Jaggi, Chief Engineer and Col H. Murthy, Commander head- quarters 35 BRTF. Admist all hurdles, the team braving heavy snow fall and adverse weather conditions, is taking adequate measures for maintaining the connectivity between Bani in Kathua and Bhaderwah ( Doda disrtrict) for the convenience of general pub- lic. In addition to the snow clear- ance, the regular work at bridges and permanent works, is also under progress. The road from Bani to Bhaderwah now onwards remains open for the ease of general public from both the sides. Though no bus serv- ice plies till date on this route but the Sumos/ Tempo Travelers and private vehicles ply on this 84 kms road, the spokesman added. CCI president Arun Gupta alongwith office bearers at a meet- ing in Jammu on Thursday. CCI projects demands of traders dealing with non-essential goods MP Ladakh Jamyang Tsering Namgyal reviewing COVID-19 preparedness at CHC Padum in Zanskar. MP Ladakh takes stock of COVID-19 preparedness, vaccination in Zanskar
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RAJOURI/ REASI, May 27: Inorder to take stock of prevailing on-ground Covid-19 situation and con-tainment efforts in the Districts,Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinhatoday reviewed health institutionsin Rajouri, Poonch & Reasi dis-tricts.
The Lt Governor sought adetailed status of CovidContainment efforts, vaccination,testing, distribution of Covid kits,establishment of Panchayat CovidCare Centres, IEC activities, neces-
sary life-saving equipment likeavailability of oxygen supportedbeds, ventilators, oxygen capacity& supply etc.
Test, track, treat and transfor-mation of health infrastructure arethe four keys to fight COVID pan-demic. We need to put in our bestefforts to contain the spread ofCorona virus, the Lt Governorobserved.
Emphasizing on the availabilityof requisite medicare facilities forthe border dwellers, the LtGovernor directed the concernedDCs, CMOs, Police Administrationto put dedicated efforts to strength-en health centres in the borderareas.
During his visits to GMCRajouri and District Hospital Reasi,the Lt Governor took a round ofvarious sections of the Hospitals,wherein he interacted with doctors,paramedical staff and enquiredabout the healthcare facilities andinfrastructure available there.
"I appreciate doctors, nurses fortheir tireless efforts. People willalways remember how our health-care workers made them feel in thecrisis & how they worked selflesslyto save lives", said the Lt Governor.
Doctors' and Paramedical staff'sundaunted spirit to go beyond thecall of duty is changing lives, set-ting an example for humanity andcreating a stronger society, he
added.The Lt Governor interacted
with Manju Devi, Staff Nurse inDistrict Hospital, Reasi and alsoappreciated Som Raj, Inchargehousekeeping & Security Servicesat GMC Rajouri, for dischargingtheir duties with great commitmentand setting examples for otherfrontline workers.
Strengthen human resources ofthe hospitals & Covid Care Centresand prepare for future challenges,the Lt Governor told the officers.He further called for augmentinghealthcare infrastructure at grass-
roots level.The Lt Governor passed vari-
ous directions to the concerned offi-cers for effectively tackling thespread of Covid pandemic. Hedirected for micro containment
zones in the towns to isolate pock-ets with high positivity rate.
While taking the district-wisestatus of availability of medicaloxygen, the Lt Governor wasinformed that new oxygen gener-ation plants would become opera-tional soon, thus augmenting theoxygen availability in the districts,adding 4250 LPM Oxygen capac-ity at Poonch; 3250 LPM atRajouri and 1000 LPM in Reasi.
Poonch DC and SP who werepresent in the meeting at Rajouri,briefed the Lt Governor aboutCovid situation and work goingon to set up Panchayat Covid CareCentres. It was informed that thecivil works for three OxygenPlants of 750 LPM capacity havebeen completed, and one more1000 LPM Oxygen GenerationPlant at DH Poonch stands sanc-
tioned. Further, Oxygen Plans of200 LPM, 300 LPM and 500LPM shall be installed at Mandi inthe coming time.
Also in Reasi, one 1000 LPMcapacity Oxygen Generation Plantis functioning at DH Reasi,whereas another of the samecapacity is sanctioned for CHCKatra.
Meanwhile, Dr. Brij MohanGupta, Principal, GMC & AH,Rajouri apprised the Lt Governorabout the health care facilitiesbeing extended to the patients inthe Hospital.
The Lt Governor directed theHospital Administration and DCRajouri to increase the bed capac-ity of newly created 9 bedded ICUfacility to 25 bedded capacity,besides early completion of theinstallation of 750 LPM OxygenGeneration Plants by deployingmultiple teams working in threeshifts.
Deputy CommissionerPoonch, Inder Jeet informed thata total of 84% of HCW, 79% ofFLW and 70% of 45 + age grouphave been given the first dose ofCovid vaccine. He furtherinformed that Covid Care Centreshave been established in all 229panchayats of the district, while1572 covid kits have been distrib-uted under covid containmentmeasures.
Similarly, DeputyCommissioner Reasi, CharandeepSingh apprised the Lt Governorthat under covid containmentefforts in the district, 99.62% ofFLW, 75.62% of HCW and 63.2%of 45+ age group have been vacci-nated. Covid Care Centres in 65panchayats have been establishedand 898 Covid kits have been dis-tributed to eligible people.Telemedicine facilities are alsobeing provided to the needypatients, he added.
During his visits, the LtGovernor was accompanied byBVR Subrahmanyam, ChiefSecretary; Nitishwar Kumar,Principal Secretary to LtGovernor; Mukesh Singh, ADGP,Jammu; Sheetal Nanda, Secretaryto the Government, SocialWelfare Department; Dr. RaghavLanger, DivisionalCommissioner, Jammu; Dr. RenuSharma Director Health ServicesJammu, and other senior officers.
NEW DELHI, May 27:
Vice Chief of Army Staff LtGen C P Mohanty today carried outa comprehensive review of India'smilitary preparedness in EasternLadakh on the first day of his three-day visit to the region where Indianand Chinese troops have beenlocked in a bitter standoff for over ayear.
Both sides are currently
engaged in talks to take forward adisengagement process in areassuch as Hot Springs, Gogra andDepsang, after completing the with-drawal of troops and weapons fromthe North and South banks ofPangong lake in February.
The Army said Lt Gen PGKMenon, the Commander of the Leh-based Fire and Fury Corps, briefedthe Vice Chief of Army on the over-all security scenario in the strategi-cally sensitive sector.
Lt Gen Menon has been leading
the Indian Army delegation at thelast several rounds of talks with theChinese military.
"Lieutenant General C PMohanty #VCOAS arrived at #Lehtoday on a three day visit to Fire &Fury Corps. He was briefed byGOC Fire & Fury Corps on theoperational situation & prepared-ness in the Corps Zone," the armytweeted.
The 14 Corps, popularly knownas Fire and Fury Corps, is responsi-ble for guarding the Line of ActualControl (LAC) with China in theLadakh region.
Last month, Army Chief GenMM Naravane had visited severalhigh-altitude forward areas in east-ern Ladakh.
India and China are locked in amilitary standoff at multiple frictionpoints in eastern Ladakh since earlyMay last year. They have completedthe withdrawal of troops andweapons from the North and Southbanks of Pangong lake in Februaryfollowing a series of military anddiplomatic talks.
There was no visible forwardmovement in disengagement oftroops in the remaining frictionpoints as the Chinese side did notshow flexibility in their approach onit at the 11th round of military talkswith the Indian Army on April 9.
Following the talks, the IndianArmy said both sides held a detaileddeliberation on disengagement inremaining areas and agreed to joint-ly maintain stability on the ground,avoid any new incidents and resolvethe outstanding issues in an "expedi-tious manner".
Earlier this month, ExternalAffairs Minister S Jaishankar saidthe relationship between India andChina is at a crossroads and itsdirection depends on whether theneighbouring country adheres tovarious agreements on maintainingpeace and tranquillity along the bor-der.
Lt Gen Mohanty also presentedoxygen concentrators gifted byArmy Wives Welfare Association tothe Fire and Fury Corps. (PTI)
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JAMMU, May 27: Chamberof Commerce and Industries(CCI), Jammu held an urgentmeeting under the chairman-ship of its president Arun Guptato discuss on priority the issuesof traders dealing with non-essential goods.
While speaking in the meet-ing CCI president said that CCIbeing the apex body of tradershas extended whole-heartedsupport to government of J&K
UT in its efforts to containcoronavirus surge on account ofprevailing second wave andalso joined hands with thehelmsmen by augmenting reliefto the COVID-19 affected byproviding free meals, medicinesand even arranging oxygen forthe needy.
He said despite the enthu-siasm shown by the tradingcommunity of Jammu in ame-liorating people’s problems andstanding shoulder to shoulderwith Government, those steer-ing the administration have notconsidered the plight of tradersdealing with non essential itemsas their shops are shut since theday one when the lockdownwas announced making themjobless for the last over onemonth.
The Chamber presidentinformed during the meetingthat several market associationshave approached CCI Jammu totake up this issue and askGovernment to give these
traders time slots of at leastthree days a week so that theycould also be able to earn theirlivelihood with dignity andhonour. He said thatGovernment has not takenthings in right perspective lead-ing to devastation of this sec-tion of businessmen who werealready facing tough time dueto disease and last year’s curbs.“It is therefore requested thatthe Government should not for-get the traders of non essentialcommodities while forming the
SOPs by allowing them ade-quate time slots on weekdays”,he maintained.
Gupta also raised the issueof Government giving time slotof two hours to aforesaid shop-keepers to check the stocks inodd hours starting from 8 PM.He said that two hours are inad-equate and the time slot given isquite odd as employees of theshops remain reluctant to visitthe markets late in the night. Hesaid it is advisable to give suchrelaxation during day time tomake the whole exercise fruit-ful.
Chamber appealed to the LtGovernor to come to the rescueof businessmen fraternity in theregion as already they are pass-ing through testing times andthe new lockdown is irkingthem with no respite in sight innear future.
Others who were present inthe meeting included AnilGupta, Rajeev Gupta, GauravGupta and Rajesh Gupta.
Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, May 27:Notwithstanding the ongoingCovid lockdown and theGovernment issuing SOPs inview of the surging cases, theJammu and Kashmir SportsCouncil has decided to conducttraining sessions and videogra-phy of the same during the pre-vailing pandemic situation.
Sources in the J&K SportsCouncil said that the senior offi-cials have 'verbally' dictated theCoaches and Instructors to tight-en their belts as they have toremain present at the MaulanaAzad Stadium for training cumdemonstrations.
The sessions are to be video-graphed by the dedicated cameraperson at a set up to be readied bythe council in stadium premiseswithin days, sources added.
The training cum demonstra-tion roster is learnt to have beenprepared accordingly and soon tobe issued to theCoaches/Instructors, sources fur-ther said, adding that the JointSecretary (Kashmir) and JointSecretary (Jammu), conducted ajoint online meeting in this con-nection with coaches and the sen-ior officials of twin regions.
The J&K Sports Council hadalso tweeted: "Online CoachingProgram" (Meeting of Officersand Coaches of@JKSportsCouncil under thechairmanship of Joint Secretary(K) at Gindun Sports Centre, RajBagh Srinagar)."
The meeting ofCoaches/Instructors from 16 dis-ciplines was conducted compris-ing Yoga, Gymnastics, Fencing,Boxing, Judo, Taekwondo,Wushu, Thangta, Athletics,Football, Cricket, Hockey, WaterSports, Lawn Tennis, Volleyballand Basketball. Moreover,Health and Fitness trainer, SportsNutrition experts also attendedthe meeting.
"If the training classes are tobe held manually with a group of
trainees, who will attend it in theprevailing situation and who willbe made accountable if anybodygets infected?" asked a seniorcoach.
Quoting a recent examplewherein the management of a pri-vate school allegedly calledteachers to school despite direc-tions from the administration andone of the teachers got infectedof COVID-19 and later died, theCoach expressed, "it is shockingto see that in such a volatile situ-ation, the Council is more both-ered in coaching when people areafter saving lives by preventingthemselves from getting infectedfrom this killer virus."
On condition of anonymity, asenior official said: "The coachesmay have to report at least thricea week as per roaster being pre-pared and conduct 30 minutesdemonstration, which will bevideographed and to be uploadedon social media platforms likeYoutube to benefit trainees inrural areas after being approvedby the Secretary."
"Firstly trainees will notattend the sessions, secondly,what is the fun that a coach willgo to the studio like set up, givetips and video-graphed and third-ly, most important is that now adays, everything is available onsocial platforms then what ourcoaches will do without infra-structure and trainees. It will be amockery," he asserted.
Sources said that the plan onhow to conduct the sessions(offline, online or manually) andwhat criteria will be adopted bytaking all COVID guidelines intoconsideration, is being finalisedsoon in a meeting to be convenedby the Divisional Sports Officer(DSO) cum Joint Secretary,Jammu.
The employees however,have expressed resentment overthe decision in this situationespecially when the Governmentis gearing up to fight apprehend-ed `Third Wave' of Covid, whichis likely to hit children.
Excelsior Correspondent
SRINAGAR, May 27:Clashes erupted in the Anchararea of Srinagar today after thecity police chief along with otherpolice officers visited the area.
The visit was aimed to inspectthe implementation of COVIDrelated SOPs and the impositionof Corona curfew to combat thesecond wave of Covid-19.
The officials who were on thevisit included SSP Srinagar, SPHazratbal besides other officersand held a meeting regarding thelaw-and-order problems and vari-ous crime issues in Police divi-
sion Ahmad-Nagar.After the culmination of the
meeting, the police officials visit-ed the shrine of Jinab Sahablocated at Anchar to conductguard checking and lockdownimplementation there. "But mis-creants who had already gatherednear the shrine pelted stones onthe police party," the police offi-cials said.
The police retaliated by firingsome tear smoke shells to dis-perse the miscreants.
The latest reports stated thatthe situation returned to normal,however, the police have takencognizance of the incident.
Excelsior Correspondent
KARGIL, May 27: On the sec-ond day of his tour of the ZanskarSub Division, Member Parliament(MP) Ladakh Jamyang TseringNamgyal today reviewed theprogress of COVID-19 prepared-ness and vaccination besides health-care facilities being provided topatients at Community HealthCentre (CHC) Padum.
Block Medical Officer (BMO)Zanskar Dr Stanzin Namgyal whileapprising the MP about status ofprogress achieved with regard toCOVID-19 vaccination in the SubDivision so far, said that 100 percentvaccination has been covered incase of the beneficiaries above 60years while 80 percent progress hasbeen achieved in terms of vaccina-tion of the above 45 years of popu-lation. He further informed that vac-cination in case of the 18 to 45 yearsof age population is presently goingon in the Sub Division.
Meanwhile, the MP alsoinquired from the officers con-cerned about the ongoing works onthe construction of operation theatreand oxygen plant at the CHC. Healso assured that the ongoing works
of oxygen plant building will becompleted within one month's time.
The MP also inspected theongoing renovation works ofPadum Khar (Padum Monastery)being executed by the RuralDevelopment Department Zanskar.He instructed the concerned officersto ensure completion of the renova-tion works within the stipulatedtimeline while also taking due careof the quality and quantity parame-ters in the execution of works.
Councillor Cha Stanzin Lakpa,Nominated Councillor StanzinChosgyal, SDM Zanskar SonamDorjay besides other sub divisionalofficers accompanied the MP dur-ing the tour.
Later, Namgyal also chaired ameeting of the sub divisional offi-cers appointed for COVID-19 mit-igation duties. He stressed them toensure strict implementation of allSOPs and guidelines issued by theauthorities from time to timeincluding foolproof screening ofall inbound passengers, properadherence of Covid AppropriateBehaviors and other necessarymeasures so as to contain thespread of Coronavirus in the SubDivision.
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‘New oxygen plants to become operational soon’Lt Governor reviews Covid situation
in Rajouri, Poonch, Reasi
Dr Jitendra reviews constituency's COVIDrelated community service programmes
Excelsior Correspondent
NEW DELHI/JAMMU, May27 : Union Minister Dr JitendraSingh today held a meeting of hisUdhampur-Kathua-Doda LokSabha constituency in which he
interacted with the representa-tives and prominent party lead-ers, and reviewed the COVIDrelated community service pro-grammes undertaken and alsodiscussed the plan to observe thecompletion of seven years of theModi Government on the 30th ofthis month with community"Seva"/service programmes inthe wake of the pandemic .
It was informed that from28th onwards, booth level pro-grammes including blood dona-tion camps will be held across theconstituency. On 30th, "Seva" orcommunity service programmeswill be held at differentPanchayat locations across thesix districts of the constituency.
The programmes will includedistribution of COVID relatedmaterial like face masks, sanitiz-ers, food ration as well asOximeters etc.
Speaking about the arrange-ments being done during second
wave of pandemic in the con-stituency, the Minister said thatall the COVID-19 arrangements,be that the oxygen supply in thehospitals or availability of venti-lators etc., were up to date andthe administration has been askedto ensure that the patients do notsuffer. Oxygen plants have beeninstalled in time in almost all thedistricts of the constituency andin all the districts COVID relatedmaterial is being distributed bythe Karyakartas, he said.
The Minister furtherinformed all the stakeholders thatin view of the threat of the spreadof COVID-19 pandemic to thevillages in the constituency,'Tele-Consultation' facilities are
being set up for which the guide-lines already exist for the empan-elment of recognised doctors.This will reduce the burden ofpatients at District Hospitalsthrough indiscriminate referralsystem, he said.
Dr. Jitendra Singh informedthat more than 66% vaccinationhas been done in the UnionTerritory as per the statisticsavailable, which is more than thenational average and is anencouraging sign that peopleacross the UT don't hesitate nowto get vaccinated.
On the current COVID posi-tivity and fatality rate acrossJammu & Kashmir, the Ministersaid that from last many days, theCOVID-19 fatality and positivityhas decreased considerablywhich is a good sign during pan-demic and can boost the confi-dence of people vis-à-vis health-care facilities that have beenrevamped up across J&K.
Besides the distribution ofCOVID-19 relief material, blooddonation camps will also beorganised on 30th May to markthe seventh anniversary of theUnion Government, the Ministerwas informed.
During the interaction, Dr.Jitendra Singh also noted thatdespite the challenges put forthby the COVID-19 pandemic, thedevelopment works didn't stopeven in the far-flung areas of theconstituency which reflects thecommitment to carry on develop-ment activity under all circum-stances.
BJP J&K Gen Secretary(Org) Ashok Koul gave anoverview of COVID related serv-ices rendered so far as also thoseplanned for future. Senior leadersPawan Khajuria, Sunil Sharma,Shakti Parihar, Prem Nath Dograas well as all the six BJP DistrictPresidents of the constituencyparticipated in the meeting.
JKSC's decision to video-graph trainingsessions in Covid pandemic irks coaches
Fire breaks out at SKIMSExcelsior Correspondent
SRINAGAR, May 27: A firetoday broke out at SKIMSSoura apparently due to a shortcircuit in ward number 3P ofthe hospital prompting the near-by fire tenders to rush to thespot.
As per officials, an acciden-tal fire broke out in the dialysisunit at SKIMS due to a short
circuit"The fire which broke out
late in the evening was immedi-ately brought under control; allpatients are safe as wasinformed by Security OfficerSKIMS," officials said.
They said that it was aminor fire and was immediatelybrought under control, howev-er, full-fledged details are yet tocome out.
Clashes in Anchar during SSP’s visit
Baby dies in Sopore, familyalleges medical negligence
Excelsior Correspondent
SRINAGAR, May 27: A new-born baby died allegedly due tomedical negligence of doctors inSopore area of North Kashmir'sBaramulla district today.
A family from KraltengSopore alleged that their childdied due to delay in Surgery.
While divulging details, thefamily member said, last weekthey visited subdistrict hospitalSopore for a check-up.. "We werereferred to Trauma hospital Pattanas SDH Sopore is dedicated toCOVID care," he said. Fromthere, he added, they werereferred to Primary Health CentreTarzoo for surgery. The doctorsthere kept on delaying the surgeryfor unknown reasons," he said.
"Three days prior to death, themother was administered injec-
tion at the PHC. After the injec-tion her condition deteriorated.We kept pleading for a survey, butdoctors did not pay any heed," afamily member said.
He added they were forced toapproach a private hospital fordelivery where doctors informedthem that the child had diedbefore three days. "Timely sur-gery would have saved our child,"he said.
The family member said thedoctors at PHC did not attend thepatients despite repeated pleasfrom the family. "We knocked atthe door repeatedly but doctor didnot open it," he said, adding thisnegligence from the doctorcaused the death of the baby.
Meanwhile, a senior officialsaid enquiry has been initiatedand report will be made publicsoon.
HC rejects plea of B Ed studentsfor regularizing admissions
Excelsior Correspondent
SRINAGAR, May 27:Observing that the candidates of BEd courses have taken admissionin different colleges of the Valleyon their own and without follow-ing the procedure of University ofKashmir, High Court rejectedtheir plea of regularizing theiradmissions in these colleges andsaid, their admission by these col-leges make an effort to get theirirregularities condoned in thename of academic interest andcareer of students.
Justice Ali MohammadMagrey while dismissing a batchof petitions filed by the students ofB. Ed course seeking that theiradmissions in different collegesbe accepted and regularizedaccordingly, said, they did notrespond to the admission noticeissued by the University in timeand secured the admission for B.Ed course in different colleges ontheir own after expiry of stipulat-ed time period which the courtsaid, is contrary to the admissionpolicy of the respondent-University.
"Besides, admittedly, noRegistration Returns (RRs) havebeen forwarded to the respondent-University within the fixed time-frame by the concerned Collegesregarding the admission of thepetitioners. In such circumstances,the action of the Respondent-University in denying the regular-ization/ confirmation of theadmission of the petitioners can-not be said to be illegal or contrary
to the procedure governing thefield", Justice Magrey recorded inthe judgment.
Court said that in terms of thestatute in vogue in the respondent-University, a B. Ed College affili-ated with the University is prohib-ited from making admission to B.Ed course on its own as such anyadmission made in violation of theUniversity Statutes would not bebinding on the University and thatthe University would be under noobligation to regularize/ confirmsuch admission.
Once the petitioners, courtadded, did not follow this proce-dure for seeking admission to theB. Ed course and purportedlysought admission from theColleges on their own, the respon-dent-University is under no obli-gation to regularize/ confirm suchadmission.
Court on admitting the stu-dents in wilful disregard of statuteof University said, the erring edu-cational institutions try to give thecontroversy the colour and com-plexion of an emotional issue andargue that the students, thoughenrolled in violation of UniversityStatutes, should not be exposed toany penalty for the wrong com-mitted by the institution.
"The Courts often fall prey tosuch persuasion made by the edu-cational institutions and permitsomething that is not permissibleunder the Statutes. Such practiceshave been deprecated by theHon'ble Supreme Court in a cate-na of judgments", Justice Magreyadded.
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Vice Chief of Army Lt Gen C P Mohanty arrives in Ladakh onThursday.
LG Manoj Sinha during visit to GMC Rajouri on Thursday.
Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh holding a meeting of hisUdhampur-Kathua-Doda Lok Sabha constituency on Thursday.
Army Vice Chief reviewsEastern Ladakh situation
A GREF machine clearing heavy snow at Chattergalla Passon Bhaderwah-Bani road. —Excelsior/ Tilak Raj
Bhaderwah-Bani-Basholi road reopens for traffic
Excelsior Correspondent
DODA, May 27: The BorderRoads Organisation's 35 BRTFUnit today thrown open theBhaderwah-Bani-Basohli roadwhich had been closed due toheavy snowfall at Chattergallaon Seoj Dhar.
An official spokesman saidthat during recent heavy snow-fall in the area, comprising ofChattergala Pass, the connectivi-ty between Bani and Bhaderwahhad been snapped. The dedicat-ed team consisting of ParmodKumar, Officer Commanding114 RCC, alongwith operatorsand CPLs opened the road axiswithin the stipulated time underthe able guidance of Brig IKJaggi, Chief Engineer and ColH. Murthy, Commander head-
quarters 35 BRTF.Admist all hurdles, the team
braving heavy snow fall andadverse weather conditions, istaking adequate measures formaintaining the connectivitybetween Bani in Kathua andBhaderwah ( Doda disrtrict) forthe convenience of general pub-lic.
In addition to the snow clear-ance, the regular work atbridges and permanent works, isalso under progress. The roadfrom Bani to Bhaderwah nowonwards remains open for theease of general public from boththe sides. Though no bus serv-ice plies till date on this routebut the Sumos/ Tempo Travelersand private vehicles ply on this84 kms road, the spokesmanadded.
CCI president Arun Gupta alongwith office bearers at a meet-ing in Jammu on Thursday.
CCI projects demands of traders dealing with non-essential goods
MP Ladakh Jamyang Tsering Namgyal reviewing COVID-19preparedness at CHC Padum in Zanskar.
MP Ladakh takes stock of COVID-19 preparedness, vaccination in Zanskar
