Thursday 26 April 2012


CM for Constitutional Guarantee for empowered Panchayats.
Blames PDP of practicing ‘Negative’ Politics.

Srinagar, April 26 (VOS)  Announcing the intension of government to provide constitutional guarantee to powers of panchayats, Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah Thursday said that his government is mulling relevant legislation in this regard. “In order to do away with all rumours and speculations being circulated by some people regarding the establishment of a powerful panchayat system in the State, we will provide constitutional guarantee to the powers conferred on the panchayats”, he asserted and said that relevant legislation in this regard will be brought into force. Addressing a huge public meeting at Poonch about 240 kilometres from Jammu, the Chief Minister asked the people to remain rest assure about the commitment made by his government for empowered Panchayat Raj. “It was not easy to break the 35 years long lull that had engulfed the restoration of panchayat system in the State”, he said adding that his government has made it possible to constitute panchayats and transfer powers to these democratic bodies along with finances for undertaking smaller works. He said the system would be strengthened furthermore by the constitution of block and district bodies. The Chief Minister said that the four seats in Legislative Council are reserved for panchayats adding that the election to these is to be conducted by the Election Commission of India. He said that decks have been cleared for holding the election of MLCs reserved for panchayat which would follow constitution of block and district panchayat councils. He said the services of 14 government departments have been conferred to panchayats besides providing financial support of Rs. 40 crores.
            Lambasting Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for its negative politics, the Chief Minister said that the leadership of this party do not like to see the sea-change brought about by the coalition government in the State on development, peace and political fronts. “They have covered their eyes with black glasses, as such, deny to see the brightness of positivity and progress visible on ground to everyone”, he said adding that people are best judges to judge the work done and cannot be mislead by false propaganda. Omar Abdullah said that he does not believe in creating hype regarding the achievements instead he believes in creating the impression of work done by his government in the minds of people. “The endeavours of my government to restore peace and move ahead on road to progress and prosperity with commitment and determination are before you”, he said maintaining that ‘deeds speak louder than words’. On corruption, Omar Abdullah referred to the constitution of Jammu and Kashmir State Right to Information Commission and Accountability Commission adding that his government has put all the functionaries of the State from top to bottom under public scan. “Anyone can question the commission or omission by any government department and get details of all transactions made on all counts”, he said adding that the government has ensured impartiality of these commissions. “This is visible by the fact that the Accountability Commission in its first functions questioned the State Government’s authority regarding some particular subjects. We are also receiving scores of queries in various government departments regarding the functioning, status of works and transactions”, he said adding that strong, free and empowered institutions to curb corruption vindicates the firm will of the government to check the malpractices and bring in transparency. On Public Service Guarantee Act (PSGA), Omar Abdullah said his government has empowered people to obtain some 50 public services from 6 departments of Power, PHE, CAPD, Housing, Transport and Revenue in a time bound manner. He said the government functionaries have been made responsible for delivery of services in a time bound manner to the consumers. “Any official to be found showing laxity or failing in providing the particular service in a fixed time frame is liable for a fine up to Rs. 5000 which shall be deducted from his salary”, he said explaining that a portion of this fine will be given to the affected consumer as compensation “My government has effected topsy-turvy in the prevailing system of service delivery”, he said adding that instead of paying bribe for getting smaller services like electricity or water connection, ration card or driving license, revenue papers or house building permission, state subject or category certificate, the consumers would now get compensation out of the fine imposed on the erring officials for not delivering the service in the fixed time limit. Thanking the people for their wholehearted support to the Chief Minister and his government, Omar Abdullah asked them to strengthen the communal harmony and brotherhood at all costs. “Some vested elements would try to wedge apart you in the name of region, religion, caste and creed, but you have to exhibit your resolve to maintain State’s rich ethos of mutual love and brotherhood prevailing between various sections of the society and between various regions”, he said. On the development of Poonch Constituency, Omar Abdullah said that district hospital has been completed at a cost of Rs. 8.50 crores and Rs. 3 crores gynaecological block and C. T. Scan unit are coming up in the hospital. He said 40 new primary schools have been opened in Poonch Assembly Constituency during last three years besides upgrading 12 middle schools and 35 primary schools. He said 136 Rehber-e-Taleem teachers have been appointed and 205 regularized. He said 30 more primary schools are being opened in the area this year. He said more than Rs. 7.80 crores are being spent on upgrading infrastructure in schools in Poonch Constituency. The Chief Minister said that Rs. 3.12 crores are being spent on power infrastructure while power projects for another Rs. 8 crores are in pipeline. He said that he would consider allotment of Rs. 2 crores more in power sector development in Poonch area. He said that water supply schemes involving Rs. 3.80 crores have been commissioned in the area while Rs. 4 crores are being spent on other schemes this year. He said tourist infrastructure worth Rs. 1.22 crore is coming up in the area besides spending Rs. 3.80 crore on the protection and beautification of Poonch Qilla (Fort).
            The Chief Minister said that in R&B sector Rs. 125 crores have been spent in Poonch Constituency last year on construction of roads and other infrastructure. He said under NABARD Rs. 40 crores are being expended on the construction of roads while another Rs. 40 crores are being spent on the construction of Mandi-Phaghala road.
            Addressing the gathering, Minister for Forests, Mian Altaf Ahmad rejected the propaganda of PDP against the government and National Conference, saying that the leadership of PDP is surviving on rumour mongering and false propaganda. “The party whose leader’s hands are stained with the bloods of thousands including those who were killed when bullets were pumped on the people with Jinazah procession of late Maulana Farooq, should feel ashamed of trying to throw mud on others and shift the blame”, he said reminding PDP leadership of the conspiracies they have hatched against the public representatives throughout their political career. He warned the people of the propagandist approach of this party and asked them to judge the government on the works it has done for the public good. Minister of State for Tourism, Nasir Aslam Wani, MLA, Ajaz Ahmad Jan, Provincial President, NC, Rattan Lal Gupta and local leaders also addressed the meeting. Speaking to National Conference workers in a separate meeting, the Chief Minister asked them to strengthen the party at all levels and reach out the people in every area. “You have added responsibility of contributing in the process of peace and development”, he said asking them to work in tandem with coalition partners in mitigating the difficulties of the people. Earlier, the Chief Minister laid foundation of Mini Secretariat Complex at Poonch estimated to cost over Rs. 40.25 crores. The Chief Minister also inaugurated Deputy Development Commissioner’s Office completed at a cost of over Rs. 5.57 crore. The Chief Minister reviewed the development of Poonch District with the officers and directed for time line completion of works. He told the officers to be prompt to public grievances and show quick response to their needs. Omar Abdullah also inaugurated Tourist Reception Centre at Poonch completed at a cost of over Rs. 1.71 crore. The building comprises two suits, 13 rooms attached with bathrooms, two dinning-halls, one conference hall, one T.O room, one kitchen with wash room and pantry, 4 bathrooms and two stores.
            Minister for Tourism, Nawang Rigzin Jora, Minister for Revenue, Raman Bhalla, Minister of State for Tourism, Nasir Aslam Wani, Legislators Ajaz Ahmad Jan and Jahangir Mir, District Development Commissioner, Poonch and other officers were present on the occasion. The Chief Minister met various deputations from the area including those from different political parties, social organizations, traders and others. He gave patient hearing to their demands and said that the genuine demands would be given due consideration

Governor calls for restoration of lasting peace and harmony to make J&K a frontline prosperous State

Srinagar, April 26 (VOS):  N. N. Vohra, Jammu and Kashmir Governor, today called upon all the stakeholders and the people at large to join hands for strengthening communal harmony and brotherhood for securing sustaining peace and recovering the past glory of the State as an abode of peace and tranquility. The Governor was addressing about 120 Office-bearers and Executive Committee members of the Jammu and Kashmir Peace Foundation, from all over the State, who called on him at Raj Bhavan here today. The Governor observed that sustained normalcy and peace is pre-requisite for progress and prosperity, adding that every necessary step must be taken to restore lasting peace and tranquility in the State. Referring to the unfortunate situation that obtained in the State in the past years, he said that this had led to heavy human and economic losses and severely damaged our high traditions of communal harmony, secular ethos and value systems. He said that in the wake of the partition of the country in 1947 when the entire sub-continent was in the grip of a communal frenzy, it was in Jammu and Kashmir State that Mahatma Gandhi had seen a ray of light, observing that we have to fully restore and strengthen the same spirit of reconciliation and accommodation.
Observing that sustained peace and normalcy is an essential pre-requisite for rapid progress and prosperity, the Governor said that it was, therefore, necessary that all of us should contribute to secure the objective of peace and harmony so that Jammu and Kashmir becomes a frontline developed State in the coming years. He said that significant breakthrough has been made in the past few years to restore this glory of the State and hoped that we would recover the entire last ground and again make the State what it was known for, in not too distant a future.
The Governor congratulated Mr. Fayaz Ahmad Bhat, Chairman of the Jammu and Kashmir Peace Foundation and all those associated with this movement, for joining the laudable initiative of spreading the message of peace and harmony. He said that the J&K Peace Foundation has been contributing bit by bit for the promotion of peace and harmony by organizing peace conferences, seminars, discussions and other such programmes and assured his full support to the Foundation in its activities aimed at promoting peace and strengthening harmony in the State.. Ghulam Hassan Mir, Minister for Agriculture, who is the Patron of the Jammu and Kashmir Peace Foundation, said that the State has had high traditions of communal harmony and brotherhood. He said that there is a need for a strong peace offensive for fully restoring and strengthening the high traditions of Kashmiriyat, adding that youth can play a vital role in this effort. He lauded the efforts of the Foundation in spreading the message of peace and harmony in all nooks and corners of the State.
 Sheikh Ghulam Rasool, MLC, emphasizing the need for associating youth with the activities of the J&K Peace Foundation in a big way, he invited Mr. Bhat to organize a Youth Peace Conference at Ganderbal in the coming months. Kh. Farooq Renzushah, Director Information, who is the Chief Advisor of the Jammu and Kashmir Peace Foundation, said that all the Sufis and Saints have given the message of peace and harmony. He said that organizations like J&K Peace Foundation are rendering a great service for disseminating the message of peace and harmony and one and all should work for achieving the objective of lasting peace and normalcy in the State. Fayaz Ahmad Bhat, Chairman, J&K Peace Foundation, in his welcome address, gave details of the activities of the Foundation undertaken in the recent past and its future roadmap. He stated that the Foundation will organize a Women Peace Conference in June and a 3-day International Peace Conference at Srinagar in August, which will be followed by a Sadbhavana Rally from Kashmir to Kanyakumari in October this year. He thanked the Governor for taking keen interest in the activities of the Foundation aimed at restoration of lasting peace, harmony, amity and brotherhood in the State. Ms. Shahzadi Simon, President, Women Wing of the Foundation, while throwing light on the activities of the Foundation, said that women in large numbers should get associated with these initiatives as they have high stakes in peace and normalcy.  K. K. Khosa, Vice Chairman, Jammu and Kashmir Peace Foundation, presented a Vote of Thanks.  Navin Kumar Choudhary, Principal Secretary to the Governor, was present on the occasion.


Solve Kashmir in your tenure: Tarigami to PM

Srinagar 26 April(VOS): Asking the Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh to take immediate effective measures to resolve Kashmir issue before his tenure ends in 2014, M Y Tarigami CPI (M) state secretary and MLA Kulgam said the youth of Kashmir expect from the sober Prime Minister a humanitarian approach to give them hope and security.Addressing a massive youth rally at Kulgam township today, Tarigami said despite significant change in the overall security situation in Kashmir, the youth of the state still face insecurity, hopelessness and bleakness of opportunities.” The Kashmiri youth genuinely expect from Dr Manmohan Singh some steps
of significant results to change the lot of traumatized youth in the troubled valley,” he said, adding that if he fails to do so in his tenure, the hopelessness of the Kashmiri youth will be a lingering burden on his conscience. Expressing anguish at the slow pace of investigation into the civilian killings of 2010, Tarigami said the affected families are yet to see justice done. “The government is not moved by the plight of such families who have lost their kith and kin.” He said that he had written to the chief minister for providing treatment to those youth who have lost their eye sight due to pellet gun injuries and despite chief minister’s assurance the injured youth are still waiting for the government relief. The CPI (M) leader asked the government of India to strengthen the ongoing peace talks with Pakistan, saying the lingering issues like Kashmir and Siachen are economically and politically a heavy toll for both the countries and all such issues need to be settled amicably for the betterment of impoverished sections of the two nations. He urged Pakistan government to keep the welfare of its people on priority rather than spending energy on rhetoric addressed to her neighbors. Commenting on the recent statements of army on AFSPA and thinning the number of security forces in the state, Tarigami said the army as an institution is expected not to exceed its mandate. “However, I feel it is the lackadaisical approach of the civilian institutions toward vital issues that allows other institutions to creep in their domain,” he observed. In his address, Mohammad Iqbal Wani, president Jammu and Kashmir Democratic Youth Federation (JKDYF) pledged to launch a state wide youth agitation against corruption and misgovernance in the J&K. JKDYF general secretary Advocate Arshad Baba said his organization is going to chalk out a comprehensive strategy to press for the demands of unemployed youth. He criticized the government inaction vis-à-vis rehabilitation of victims of violence in Kashmir especially the youth who have shun the path of violence.




Mirwaiz for promotion of moral and Modern education in Schools,
“ we need an educated generation to propagate Islam at Int’l level.”

Srinagar, April 26 (VOS) : Hurriyat Conference (M) Chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq has urged the management of schools and institutions to introduce such curriculum in the schools that preaches not only morality but also envisages the modern science and technology. Mirwaiz made the remarks after laying foundation stone of Darul Ulooom Naqashbandiyah at Ranawari. “ In modern and developed  world, a genuine representation of Islam is the need of hour.” Mirwaiz was quoted as having told in a statement to VOS, adding that Islam need such bright and educated persons who would propagate it at international level. He said such practice would negate and disprove the propaganda against Islam. Mirwaiz vowed that efforts were on to introduce such subjects in colleges and schools under Nusrat ul Islam that would be a combination of Past and Present


Shabir Shah Placed under House arrest in Jammu.

Srinagar, April 26 (VOS): Senior separatist leader and President Democratic Party Shabir Ahmad Shah was reportedly placed under house arrest in his Narwal residence in Jammu. Shah was to address public meetings in Surankot and Ponch on Friday. “Minutes after Shabir Shah landed at Jammu airport on Thursday a contingent of JKP followed him to Narwar residence and placed him under arrest.” Part spokesman claimed in a press statement to VOS, adding that Government was acting on a well planed action plan to prevent shah from addressing the religious and political meetings.Spokesman added that Shah has been prevented from carrying out his political activities from last one and a half year and despite remaining out of jail, the separatist leader was not allowed to venture out his home most of the time. “ Een in jammu shah has been put under house arrest.” Claimed the spokesman. Meanwhile talking to VOS, shah blamed government of sabotaging his peacefull political campaign. “ It is surprising that govt. stops those who advocate communal harmony to Visit Kashtawar and allows those who preach communal hatred.” Alleged Shah. He further claimed that no body was allowed to go in out come out of his Narwal residence on Thursday.


Dy CM reviews progress of JDA projects
Srinagar, April 26 (VOS):  Deputy Chief Minister Mr. Tara Chand said that the government aims to complete various ongoing projects under execution by Jammu Development Authority in a stipulated time frame.Tara Chand gave these remarks while chairing the 73rd Board of Directors meeting of JDA, here today.
The meeting took a detailed review of the physical and financial progress of various projects under taken by the authority and reviewed the status of action taken on decisions of previous Board meeting.
Among others, the meeting was attended by Principal Secretary Finance M. I. Khandey, Principal Secretary Housing & Urban Development Mr. Suresh Kumar, Principal Secretary Planning Mr. B. B. Vyas, Divisional Commissioner Jammu Dr. Pawan Kotwal, VC JDA Sarita Chauhan, representatives from Town Planning and other concerned departments.
The meeting was informed that Jammu Development Authority is working on the road map to upgrade urban infrastructure and undertake modern projects for residential and commercial complexes, in tune with the present growing demand of better infrastructure in summer capital of the state.
 The Deputy Chief Minister while reviewing the progress of under execution projects, directed the authorities to expedite the pace of pending works to make these operational at the earliest. He advised the authorities to personally monitor the works and ensure completion of the same in stipulated time frame.
Mr. Tara Chand stressed that there is a need for regular monitoring of the projects and asked the executing agencies and various line departments to work in close synergy.
He said all the concerned agencies should complete their work on time and the project should not be delayed due to lack of coordination at any level, adding that every project is vital and should be completed well on time.




Sagar warns PRs against misleading campaigners
‘Govt keen to establish vibrant Panchayati Raj in state ’
Srinagar, April 26 (VOS): Asserting that the Government was keen to establish a vibrant Panchayati raj System in the state, the Minister for Rural Development and Panchayat Raj, Ali Mohammad Sagar today asked  Panchayat Representatives(PRS)  not to pay any heed to the misleading campaign unleashed by some elements and concentrate on the development of their respective areas.The Minister was speaking at an interaction of Panches and Sarpanches of Bhalwal block. Deputy Commissioner, Jammu, Sanjeev Verma, Director Rural Development, Jammu, Mr. Shafiq Raina and other senior officers of department, Panches and Sarpanches of the area were present. Hitting at what he called misleading campaigners; Sagar said that the people should look into the designs of such elements who do not want these grass root level institutions to flourish in the state. They have always resorted to divisive tactics to further their nefarious designs and political agenda; he maintained adding the Panchayti Raj Act promulgated by the Government is a comprehensive one proving for full empowerment of Panchayti Raj Representatives.He also reiterated the government’s committed  to hold elections for Block councils and said that the  same would seen become a reality putting  the swirling tongues to the rest.  We have ensured that the power is transmitted to the grass root level instead of resorting to rhetoric and spreading false propaganda besides dividing people on basis on region and other related   factors.
He said the public was the best judge as it was highly appreciative of the steps taken by the government to empower the Panchayats. He said the government has already brought 14 departments under the supervisory control of Panchayats, which is a revolutionary step towards making these institutions effective and development oriented. He said the government has   already earmarked Rs 41 crore for distributing Rs 1 lakh among each Panchayat Halqa for taking up small development works of urgent public need. He said that the government has also sanctioned Rs 20 lakh each for the construction of Panchayat Ghars in all Halqas lacking this facility and also adequate funds have already been provided for renovation of the existing ones.


NC welcomes visit of Ban Ki Moon to New Delhi

“Any breakthrough towards the resolution of Kashmir is a victory of NC”


Srinagar, April 26 (VOS):  Welcoming the statement of United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki Moon and his subsequent visit to New Delhi, National Conference (NC) General Secretary Advocate Sheikh Nazir Ahmad has said that his visit to New Delhi will help to restart the dialogue process between India and Pakistan and help in resolving all outstanding issues between the two countries including Kashmir. Quoting the General Secretary the party spokesman in a statement issued to the press said, “The entire National Conference leadership welcomes Ban Ki Moon’s visit to New Delhi because it reignites the hope that it will not only restart the dialogue process but also help strengthen the ties between the political leadership of both the countries.

According to the statement, Sheikh Nazir said that it is the forte of United Nations to play a role of a mediator to bring principal parties of any dispute together and resolve it peacefully. The statement added Nazir as saying that, “National Conference has always facilitated all such moves that bring the leadership of India and Pakistan on the negotiation table and resolve all the disputes.General Secretary said that Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah has already given a roadmap to not only the people of J&K but also the leadership of both the countries to resolve Kashmir issue, adding that if the road map is implemented in true sprit, all the outstanding issues would get resolved peacefully, read the statement.

The spokesman quoted Sheikh Nazir as saying, “NC believes that Kashmir is a political issue and its resolution lies only through political means reminding the UN Secretary General that NC has always supported and worked as a bridge between the two countries helping them to progress in the fields of trade, economy and political issues. The Party General Secretary has also that India and Pakistan has fought three wars and death and destruction was the only outcome of these war. He informed the UN Secretary General that NC has always supported non voilent methods and reminding that Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah always believed in Ahimsa and because of that spent years together in prison only to resolve Kashmir issue through non violent means, said the party spokesman quoting General Secretary.


19th Open Kashmir Badminton Championship Concluded
SSP Srinagar distributes prizes among winners

Srinagar, April 26 (VOS):  The Sr. superintendent of Police, Srinagar Syed Ashiq Hussain Bukhari distributed prizes among the winners of the finalists for 19th Open Kashmir Badminton Championship in Srinagar. 19th Open Kashmir Badminton Championship was organized by J&K Badminton association in collaboration with J&K Police at Indoor Stadium, Srinagar, in which students including girls of different schools of Srinagar City participated. Today the closing ceremony was held at Indoor Stadium Srinagar in which winners and runners up of twenty-one different Badminton categories were awarded by SSP Srinagar.  On this occasion SSP Srinagar in his address to the participants said that sports not only develops physical fitness but also inculcates discipline and resilience in the youth. He stressed upon the students to take up extra curricular activities seriously as they as they take academics. The closing ceremony was attend by senior functionaries of JK Badminton Association and all SPs of Srinagar City.    





NC, Congress functionaries join PC in Ganderbal

Srinagar, April 26 (VOS):  Scores of senior functionaries and workers of Congress, NC and PDP from Ganderbal joined Peoples’ Conference in the presence of the party Chairman Mr. Sajad Lone at Lar, Ganderbal on Thursday. Addressing the gathering, Sajad Lone reiterated PC’s commitment to Change and stated that PC’s mission to usher J&K into a corrective era of prosperity and dignity had pitted the non-traditionalists against the traditionalist parties who were impediments to development and economic welfare in the State. Addressing the  gathering, Sajad Lone added that politics is a means to bring about change and reform and not an end in itself, as has been manipulatively projected by the traditional political parties of the State. Kashmiris were being economically persecuted by NC and PDP so that the twin mainstream parties could reap political dividends from the economic helplessness of ordinary Kashmiris.

Master Abdul Majid, Senior Congress Halqa President Lar led his supporters and workers and joined Peoples’ Conference in the presence of Sajad Lone on this occasion. Ali Mohammad Shah - Congress Halqa President Waliwar,  Abdul Rehman Bhat – Congress Vice Block President Block Lar, Ghulam Mohammad Ganai – NC Halqa President Fateh Pora Ganderbal, Advocate Altaf Ahmed Lone – Youth NC Halqa President – Reepora Ganderbal, Mohammad Shabir Bhat – Senior Activist Congress, Bashir Ahmed Khan – Youth NC Block President Block Lar, Mir Mohammad Khan – Senior Activist PDP from Chaanthan and Ashiq Hussain Qureshi – Numberdaar Chaanthan Gulaabpura also joined Peoples’ Conference at this gathering. Welcoming all senior workers to Peoples’ Conference, Sajad Lone stated that PC was out to bring a paradigm change in J&K’s politics by empowering the people to steer this nation towards a future of hope and glory.

Sajad Lone added that the successive NC and PDP governments had drowned the State into a state of infrastructural, economic and political chaos where ordinary Kashmiris have been caged from all corners and welfare and prosperity has been allowed in the selective context of political affiliations and voting patterns. It was time to allow Kashmiris to achieve their potential as a hardworking nation and all limitations and curbs towards economic wellbeing should be removed. It was PC’s sacrosanct mission to bring J&K at par with other regions in terms of employment opportunities and economic wellbeing.

Petrol pump robbers gang busted
Rs 2.36 lacs, Maruti Car recovered

Srinagar, April 26 (VOS):  Sopore police busted a gang of petrol pump robbers and arrested five members of the gang involved in at least four cases of robberies Last few months witnessed some seven petrol pumps robberies across north Kashmir. The first incident took place on January 2nd 2012 in the late night when a gang of robbers claimed to be armed with pistols made a forcible entry into Auto Care Petrol Pump Sopore and extorted an amount of Rs. 1.44 lacs on gun point from petrol pump employees by threat and intimidation. Another incident took place on 12 January 2012 and petrol pump namely Humara Filling Station at Seelu, Sopore was looted and on 13th January petrol pump namely Khanday Filing station Bulgam was also looted under similar circumstances. On 01-03-2012 one more petrol pump located at bypass Sopore was targeted and Rs. 7000/- was stolen by this gang. The similar incidents took place in Bandipora and Baramulla also where two more pumps were robbed by the same gang.
Case FIR No’s. 10/2012, 60/2012 U/S 392/RPC & 03/2012, 08/2012 U/S 457,398 had been registered in Police Station Sopore & Tarzoo respectively. Investigation into these robbery incidents was taken up by police and a massive manhunt was launched to nab the culprits.
On the basis of intelligence gathered from various sources over a period of time, Sopore police was able to identify and arrest the whole gang of five robbers who had been involved in these incidents. The gang used toy pistols to intimidate and threaten the petrol pump employees during night hours and had run away with cash what so ever available in the premises of petrol pumps.  The gangsters have confessed their crime and as provided by law by means of an identification parade they have been got identified by the affected petrol pump employees. An amount of Rs. 2.36 lacs  which they had looted from these petrol pumps, a Maruti car and toy pistols used in the commission of the offenses has been recovered from them.
               The arrested accused persons who are under police remand are Wasim Raja Malik son of Bashir Ahmad resident Warpora, Sopore, Mudasir Ahmad War son of Nazir Ahmad War resident of Warpora, Sopore, Sajad Mir @ Saja son of Abdul Rashid Mir resident of Janwara, Sopore, Akhter Rasool War son of Ghulam Rasool War resident of Warpora, Sopore and  Hilal Ahmad Malla son of Mohd Maqbool resident of Malpora, Sopore.
PDP express concern over the damage of crops by hailstorm in south Kashmir
Srinagar, April 26 (VOS):  Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) senior leader and MLA  Ab Razaq  Zawoora and district Vice President Gh Mohiudin wani have expressed shock over the damage of fruit and other crops due to the hailstorms lashing parts of Shopian, Keigam and keller areas of South Kashmir on Wednesday evening .The repeated hailing have bruised and battered the dense apple orchards and other crops in the area. Demanding immediate deputation of teams for assessment, the leaders said that the effected farmers and fruit growers should be provided adequate compensation for the damage caused to the crop due to hailstorm.

J&K Yateem Foundation Annual Day Programme on

‘Social Service-Our Responsibilities’ on April 29

Srinagar, April 26 (VOS):  As part of its calendar activities J&K Yateem Foundation is holding its annual day progrmme on ‘social service-our responsibilities’, at Bait-ul-Hilal  Jawahar Nagar, on April 29th Sunday at 10:30 a.m. Justice (Retd.) Bashir A. Kirmani President, J&K State Consumer Disputes Redressed Commission, will be the Chief Guest. Syed Attiquallh Bukhari, Former Chairman J&K Yateem Khana Bemina, and Dr. Bashir A. Nehvi, Professor Iqbal Institute of Culture and Philosophy, University of Kashmir, have consented to be Guest of Honor and Special. Guest respectively. The programme is aimed at creating awareness about the larger issue of Welfare and rehabilitation of orphans, widows and destitute in J&K State irrespective of their caste, creed, region and religion. The screening of J&K Yateem Foundation film Sang-E-Meel - An Educational Concern is scheduled during the programme. The resident students of Bait-ul-Hilal Jawahar Nagar shall also be felicitated for their outstanding performance in various curricular and extra-curricular activities. All the interested and well wishers of social cause have been invited to participate in the programme.
Javid grieved over loss of life in road mishap
            JAMMU, APRIL 26:- Minister of State for Roads and Buildings Mr. Javid Ahmad Dar has expressed grief and sorrow over the tragic road accident at Awantipora this morning in which one person died and 6 others were injured.
            The deceased was identified as Mr Imran Ahmad, 20 of Kutroo Naribal in Rafiaabad.
            The Minister expressed sympathies with the bereaved family and prayed for eternal peace to the departed soul.
            Mr. Dar directed the Medical authorities of SKIMS to provide better Medicare facilities including blood to the injured persons.
J&K to host 4th North Zone Climbing Championship this year: Chib
Inaugurates 2-day JDSC Championship
JAMMU, APRIL 26:- Minister for Youth Services and Sports Mr. R S Chib today said that the Jammu and Kashmir would host 4th North Zone Climbing Championship this year. 
This was stated by the Minister after inaugurating 2-day 12th Jammu District Sport Climbing (JDSC) Championship at R S Pura today.
MLA, Mr. Ashwani Kumar Sharma was also present on the occasion.
The Minister appreciated the contribution of Association for promoting adventure sports in the state. He said the state has produced reputed climbers who   made a mark at national level. He said that the adventure sports are gaining popularity among the youth, adding that it is proving helpful for generating employment avenues at large.
Underscoring the need for popularizing adventure sports in the state, Mr. Chib said, J&K is the choicest destination to the visitors’ world-over and promotion of adventure sports will also boost the state’s economy attracting more visitors from within and outside the country.
The Minister asked the Association for organizing similar championships in other districts to attract more youth towards the sports as these inculcate   confidence, endurance and spirit of exploration . 
 The championship was organised by Jammu & Kashmir Mountaineering Association in collaboration with Montessori Nargus Dutt Public School R  Pura. As many as 200 climbers from across the district would participate in six categories of men, women, boys, girls, sub-junior boys and girls in Lead and Speed climbing.
Later, the Minister honoured the best climbers who have brought laurels to the state representing at national levels.
Among others, Secretary, J&K State Sports Council Mr. Kiran Wattal, SDM, R S Pura Mr. Suraj Parkash, besides sports lovers were also present.
Seerat symposium organized at GDC Anantnag
            SRINAGAR, APRIL 26: The Government Degree College, Vailoo Larnoo Anantnag organized one day Seerat Symposium on the topic Hazrat Mohammad Mustafa (SAW) Baihasyat Mouhsan Insaniyat which was attended by students, senior citizens and government functionaries.
            The function was chaired by Moulana Ghulam Mohi-ud-Din and addressed by Moulana Atta-ul-Rehman. Government Degree College, Kokernag, Prof. Tariq Ahmad and Principal, Government Higher Secondary School, Larnoo performed as jury.
            Ms. Shaheena Kousar, Ms. Adleena Yousuf and Mr. Sajad Ahmad Shah students of the B.G Ist year bagged Ist, 2nd and 3rd positions respectively.
            Zonal Educational Officer, Vailoo, Mr. Mukhtar Ahmad and Block Medical Officer, Dr. Aabid Bashir distributed prizes and certificates among the participants.
            Principal of the Govt. Degree College, Vailoo, Larnoo, Anantnag, Prof. H. G. Mustafa presented welcome address and the vote of thanks.
Agriculture Law Enforcement team raids continued
Challans of unregistered products worth Rs. 5,70,400 seized
SRINAGAR, APRIL 26: Law Enforcement Agency Department of Agriculture in its drive to check and control the sale and distribution of spurious pesticides, fertilizers and seeds among the farming community.
            A team headed by Deputy Director Law Enforcement Kashmir Division inspected various godowns of pesticides and fertilizer dealers of Pulwama District & found New Kashmir Pesticides, Ahangar Traders, A.R. Enterprises, Khan Pesticides, Himalaya Enterprises, Kashmir Agro Services, Alnoor Enterprises, Pulwama Farmers Fertilizers Pesticides Cooperative Marketing Ltd, Unique Enterprises, Advance Agro Enterprises, Dar Pesticides Trichal & Bhat Pesticides and many contraventions in their business units and ‘Stop Sale’ notices were served to them by the Enforcement Inspector, Pulwama.
            Meanwhile, Yatoo Pesticides Tahab and Bhat Agro Chemicals Pulwama have been found indulging in stocking and sale and distribution of non registered product of M/s K.J. Farmers Rawalpora Srinagar and VIVID Pesticides India Pvt. Ltd. Panday Nagar Delhi respectively. Besides, bottles of Azooba from the premises of Yatoo Pesticides Tahab Pulwama without challan have been seized. In addition challans regarding unauthorized products of 9300 kgs of “Discovery” 6150 kgs of “Maximum Nutrient and 25 buckets containing 250 kgs of “Discovery” issued by M/s K.J. Farmers Rawalpora worth Rs. 5,70,400/- have been recovered from Bhat Agro Chemicals Pulwama. The said dealer has already disposed off 7.5 kgs of VIVA Copper (Copper Oxychloride) under batch No. VCIC-01 declared misbranded by Quality Control Lab Lal Mandi Srinagar. The dealer has under gone in a criminal conspiracy by hiding the source for above said misbranded product. As such a case has been initiated against the dealer by the Enforcement Inspector Pulwama for criminal conspiracy for hiding and storing misbranded products.
2 teachers suspended in Kulgam for playing truancy
             KULGAM, APRIL 26- Additional District Magistrate, Kulgam Gh Hassan Sheikh today placed two teachers including Headmaster of GMS Pranhall  under suspension for  playing truancy in the afternoon after marking attendance.
            During a surprising inspection of the area, Sheikh visited several schools to enforce regularity and punctuality of the employees. In GMS Pranhall two teachers had played truancy in the afternoon after marking their attendance.
            Meanwhile, the Chief Education Officer has been directed to enforce regularity and punctuality among the teaching community in line with the government policy of improving literacy and quality education in the state.
Government is not Considering any Stamp Scheme for Providing Subsidy
onFertilisers

New Delhi, April 26, 2012.

The Government is not considering any stamp scheme for providing
subsidy on fertilizers. The Government provides subsidy on 25 grades
of P&K fertilizers along with Urea. Urea is provided to the farmers at
statutory price at Maximum Retail Price (MRP) of Rs. 5310/- per Metric
Tonne which is much below the cost of Urea. The difference between the
cost of Urea and Statutory MRP of Urea is borne by the Government as
subsidy.

A fixed amount of subsidy is provided on 25 grades of P&K fertilizers
under Nutrient Based Subsidy Policy. The MRP of these grades of
fertilizers are fixed by the fertilizer companies.

An amount of Rs. 65592.13 crore for subsidy on fertilizers has been
earmarked by the Government of India for the year 2012-13 (BE).

This information was given by the Minister of State for Chemicals and
Fertilisers, Shri Srikant Kumar Jena in a written reply in the Lok
Sabha today. [PIB]


Ceasefire Violations Along LOC

New Delhi, April 26, 2012.

The total Number of incidents of ceasefire violations along the LoC in
J&K during the last three years are as under:-

Year    Ceasefire Violations
2010    44
2011    51
2012 (Till date)        07

Fatal casualties suffered by Indian security personnel deployed on the
LoC in J&K, in cross LoC firing are as under :-

Year    Fatal casualties
       Army    BSF
2010    02      01
2011    -       -
2012 (Till date)        -       -

All activities across the LoC are continuously monitored.  In
addition, measures like strengthening of defences,
deployment/redeployment of troops, infrastructure development and
military modernization are factored into our plans.

This information was given by Minister of Defence Shri AK Antony in a
written reply to Shri PiyushGoyal in Rajya Sabha today. [PIB]
Cabinet orders major reshuffle in Police Deptt.
             JAMMU, APRIL, 26: The State cabinet which met here this evening under the chairmanship of Chief Minister, Mr. Omar Abdullah ordered following transfers and postings in Police Department.
1.                       Sheikh Owais Ahmad, IPS (JK: 87), IGP, (P&T), PHQ, holding additional charge of the post of IGP, Technical Services is posted as IGP, Technical Services on full time basis.
2.           Shri Hemant Kumar Lohia, IPS (JK:92), IGP, Traffic, J&K is transferred and posted as Director, SSG, J&K, which post is declared equivalent in rank and status to that of IGP till held by the officer.
3.           Shri Abdul Ghani Mir, IPS (JK:94), DIG, CKR, Srinagar on his promotion as IGP is posted as IGP, Crime, J&K against an available vacancy.
4.           Shri Mohammad Sulaiman Salaria, IPS (JK:94), DIG, Vigilance, on his promotion as IGP, is posted as IGP (Personnel), PHQ vice Sheikh Owais Ahmad, IPS.
5.           Shri Sunil Kumar Sharma, IPS (JK:94), DIG, CID, Jammu, on his promotion as IGP, is posted as IGP, Security, J&K against an available vacancy.
6.           Shri Farooq Khan, IPS (JK:94), DIG, Jammu-Kathua Range, on his promotion as IGP, is posted as Director, SKPA, Udhampur against an available vacancy. 
7.           Dr. Kamal Kumar Saini, IPS (JK:94), DIG, IRP, Jammu, on his promotion as IGP, is posted as IGP, Training/CIV,  PHQ, the post which has been added to IPS of J&K Cadre vide Government Order No. Home-391 (P) of 2012 dated 26.04.2012.
8.           Shri Prithvi Raj Manhas, IPS (JK:94), DIG, Security, J&K, on his promotion as IGP, is posted as IGP/ Commissioner, Civil Military Liaison, Home Department vice Shri Surrinder Kumar Gupta, IPS.
9.           Shri Yoginder Kaul, IPS (JK:94), DIG, Crime, J&K, on his promotion as IGP, is posted as IGP,  HG/CD, J&K. His salary shall be drawn against the post of Special IGP,Baramulla-Kupwara-Bandipora.
10.        Shri Alok Puri, IPS (JK:94), DIG (Admn), PHQ, on his promotion as IGP, is posted as Managing Director,  Jammu and Kashmir Police Housing Corporation against an available vacancy.
11.        Shri Muneer Ahmad Khan, IPS (JK:94), DIG, NKR, Baramulla, on his promotion as IGP, is posted as IGP,  Traffic, J&K vice Shri Hemant Kumar Lohia, IPS.
12.        Shri Abdul Qayoom Manhas, IPS (JK:94), DIG, Trainings, APHQ, on his promotion as IGP, is posted as IGP, J&K State Human Rights Commission against an available vacancy.
13.        Shri Rajesh Kumar, IPS (JK:95), DIG, Rajouri-Poonch Range is transferred and posted as DIG, NKR, Baramulla vice Shri Muneer Ahmad Khan, IPS.
14.        Shri Tsering Punchok, IPS (JK:95), DIG, Joint Director, Sher-i-Kashmir Police Academy, Udhampur is transferred and posted as DIG, IR, Jammu vice Dr. Kamal Kumar Saini, IPS.
15.        Shri Manish Kishore Sinha, IPS (JK:96), DIG,  Doda-Kishtwar-Ramban  Range is transferred and posted as DIG, Rajouri-Poonch Range vice Shri Rajesh Kumar, IPS.
16.        Shri Shafqat Ali Watali, IPS (JK:96), DIG, SKR, Anantnag is transferred and posted as DIG, Traffic, Kashmir vice Shri Vijay Kumar, IPS.
17.        Shri J.P. Singh, IPS (JK:96), Director, SSG, J&K is transferred and posted as DIG, Jammu-Kathua Range vice Shri Farooq Khan, IPS.
18.        Shri Garib Dass, IPS (JK:97), DIG, CIV, PHQ is transferred and posted as DIG, Doda-Kishtwar-Ramban  Range  vice Shri Manish Kishore Sinha, IPS.
19.        Shri Vijay Kumar, IPS (JK:97), DIG, Traffic, Kashmir is transferred and posted as DIG, SKR, Anantnag vice Shri Shafqat Ali Watali, IPS.
20.        Shri Kasturi Lal Bhagat, IPS (JK:97), DIG,  IR, Kashmir is transferred and posted as DIG, Crime, J&K  vice Shri Yoginder Kaul, IPS.
21.        Shri Surrinder Kumar Gupta, IPS (JK:97), Director,  Civil Military Liaison, Home Department is transferred and posted as DIG, CID, Jammu vice Shri Sunil Kumar Sharma, IPS
22.        Shri Rajinder Prasad Rasotra, IPS (JK:98), SSP on his promotion as DIG is posted as DIG, Administration, PHQ vice Shri Alok Puri, IPS.
23.        Shri Parminder Singh, IPS (JK:98), SSP on his promotion as DIG, is posted as Joint Director, Sher-i-Kashmir Police Academy, Udhampur vice Shri Tsering Punchok, IPS.
24.        Shri Showkat Ahmad Malik, IPS (JK:98), SSP on his promotion as DIG, is posted as DIG, State Vigilance Organization vice Shri  Mohammad Sulaiman Salaria, IPS.
25.        Syed Ahafadul Mujtaba, IPS (JK:98), SSP on his promotion as DIG, is posted as DIG, CKR, Srinagar vice Shri Abdul Gani Mir, IPS.
26.        Shri Abdul Hamid, IPS (JK:98), SSP on his promotion as DIG, is posted as DIG, IR, Kashmir vice Shri Kasturi Lal Bhagat, IPS.
27.        Shri Mushtaq Mohammad Sadiq, IPS (JK:98), SSP on his promotion as DIG, is posted as DIG, Security, J&K vice Shri Prithvi Raj Manhas, IPS.
28.        Shri Shakeel Ahmad Beigh,  IPS (JK:98), SSP on his promotion as DIG, is posted as DIG, CIV, PHQ vice Shri Garib Dass, IPS.
29.        Shri Anand Jain, IPS (JK:99), Commandant IR-15th Bn. is transferred and posted as SSP, Baramulla vice Dr. Haseeb Mughal.
30.        Shri Bashir Ahmad Itoo, IPS (JK:99), SSP, State Human Rights Commission is transferred and posted as SSP, Railways, Kashmir vice Shri Baker Hussain Samoon.
31.        Shri Ashkoor Ahmad Wani, IPS (JK:99), SSP, Poonch is transferred and posted as SSP, Udhampur vice Shri Shakeel Ahmad Beigh, IPS.
32.        Shri Jagdish Lal Sharma, IPS (JK:99), SSP, Kathua is  transferred and posted as SSP, CID, SB, Jammu vice Shri Rajinder Prasad Rasotra, IPS.
33.        Shri Basant Kumar Rath, IPS (JK-2000) awaiting orders of adjustment is posted as Commandant IRP 3rd Bn vice Shri Sohan Lal Koul, who is retiring on superannuation on 30th April 2012 (A.N).
34.        Shri Vidhi Kumar Birdi, IPS (JK:2003), SP, Kupwara is transferred and posted as SP, SSG against an available vacancy.
35.        Shri Atul Kumar Goel, IPS (JK:2004), SP, Reasi is transferred and posted as SP, Kathua vice Shri Jagdish Lal Sharma, IPS.
36.        Shri Sujit Kumar, IPS (JK:2007), Addl. SP, Budgam is transferred and posted as SP, Traffic Rural, Jammu vice Shri Abdul Razak, who is retiring on superannuation on 30th April 2012 (A.N).
37.        Ms. Neeva Jain, IPS (JK:2008), on her promotion to the Senior Time Scale of IPS, is posted as Addl. SP, Ganderbal against an available vacancy.
38.        Mrs. Ajeetha Begum Sulthan, IPS (JK:2008), on her promotion to the Senior Time Scale of IPS, is posted as Addl. SP, Ramban vice Shri Parshotam Kumar.
39.        Shri Tejinder Singh, IPS (JK:2008), on his promotion to the Senior Time Scale of IPS, is posted as Addl. SP, Kupwara against an available vacancy.
40.        Shri Abdul Jabbar, IPS (JK:08), on his promotion to the Senior Time Scale of IPS, is posted as Addl. SP, Kulgam vice Shri Mohammad Shafi Mir.
41.        Shri Mansoor Ahmad Untoo, IPS,  SO to ADGP,  Armed/Law & Order is transferred and posted as SSP, CID Hqrs against an available vacancy.
42.        Shri Raghubir Singh, IPS, SSP, Railways, Jammu is transferred and posted as SSP, Reasi vice Shri Atul Kumar Goel, IPS.
43.        Shri Rattan Chand Manotra, IPS, SO to IGP, Crime is transferred and posted as Commandant IR-1st Bn against an available vacancy.
44.        Shri Suresh Kumar Sharma, Commandant IRP-18th Bn. is transferred and posted as SO to IGP, Railways, J&K vice Shri Thakur Dass Saini.
45.        Shri Jang Bahadur Singh, Commandant IRP-16th Bn. is transferred and posted as SO to IGP, Armed/IRP, Jammu vice Shri Ramesh Kumar Bhat.
46.        Shri Ghulam Hassan Shah, Commandant JKAP-14th Bn is transferred and posted as Commandant IRP-18th Bn vice Shri Suresh Kumar Sharma.
47.        Shri Ghulam Rasool Dar, Addl. SP Pulwama is transferred and posted as Commandant IR-16th Bn vice Shri Jang Bahadur Singh.
48.        Shri Ashok Kumar Sharma, SP, Principal PTS, Kathua is transferred and posted as SO to ADGP Armed/Law & Order vice Shri Mansoor Ahmad Untoo, IPS.
49.        Shri Thakur Dass Saini, SP, SO to IGP, Railways is transferred and posted as Commandant JKAP-14 Bn vice Shri Ghulam Hassan Shah.
50.        Dr. Mohammad Haseeb Mughal, SP Baramulla is transferred and posted as SP, CID (SB), Kashmir against an available vacancy.
51.        Shri Ramesh Kumar Bhat, SP, SO to IGP Armed/IR, Jammu is transferred and posted as Principal, PTS, Kathua vice Shri Ashok Kumar Sharma.
52.        Shri Vikas Gupta, SP,  Deputy Commandant, IR-11th Bn is transferred and posted as Divisional Commandant, Home Guards, Jammu against an available vacancy.
53.        Shri Abdul Qayoom, Addl. SP, CID (SB), Kashmir is transferred and posted as SP, Hazratbal vice Shri Abdul Wahid Shah.
54.        Mrs. Nisha Nathyal, SP, AIG Welfare, PHQ is transferred and posted as Commandant, IR-15th Bn vice Shri Anand Jain, IPS.
55.        Shri Maqsood-ul-Zaman, SP Kulgam is transferred and posted as SP, Security, Civil Secretariat, J&K vice Shri Manzoor Ahmad Dalal.
56.        Shri Shiv Kumar Sharma, SP, Deputy Commandant, IR-4th Bn is transferred and posted as SP, Railways, Jammu vice Shri Raghubir Singh, IPS.
57.        Mrs. Anita Sharma, SP, Dy. Commandant IRP-15th Bn. is  transferred and posted as Addl. SP, Crime, Jammu vice Shri Ranjit Singh Samyal.
58.        Shri Mohammad Shafi Mir, Addl. SP Kulgam is posted as SP, Kulgam vice Shri Maqsood-ul-Zaman.
59.        Dr. Koushal Kumar, Addl. SP, Nowshera is transferred and posted as Addl. SP, Samba vice Shri Sanjay Kumar.
60.        Shri Parshotam Kumar Sharma, Addl. SP, Ramban is transferred and posted as Addl. SP, Nowshera vice Dr. Koushal Kumar.
61.        Shri Baker Hussain Samoon, SP, Railways, Kashmir is transferred and posted as Principal, PTS, Manigam against an available vacancy. 
62.        Shri Ranjit Singh Samyal, Addl. SP, Crime, Jammu is transferred and posted as AIG, Welfare, PHQ vice Mrs. Nisha Nathyal.
63.        Shri Sanjeev Kumar Khajuria, SP, Dy. Commandant, JKAP-8th Bn. is transferred and posted as Principal, CTC, Lethpora against the post of Dy. Commandant JKAP-8th Bn;
64.        Shri Sanjay Kumar, Addl. SP, Samba is transferred and posted as Commandant, JKAP-6th Bn. against an available vacancy.
65.        Shri Mohammad Arshad, SP, Awantipora is transferred and posted as SP, Kupwara vice Shri Vidhi Kumar Birdi.
66.        Shri Tahir Sajad Bhat, SP, Police Component, Srinagar is transferred and posted as SP, East Srinagar vice Sheikh Zulfiqar Azad, SP.
67.        Shri Randeep Kumar, SP, Dy. CO IR-13th Bn. is transferred and posted as Commandant IR-20th Bn. against an available vacancy.
68.        Shri Fayaz Ahmad Lone, SP, Dy. Commandant, IRP-16th Bn. is transferred and posted as Commandant, JKAP-11th Bn. vice Shri Ghulam Jeelani Dhar, who is retiring on superannuation on 30th April 2012.
69.        Shri Abdul Wahid Shah, SP, Hazratbal is transferred and posted as SP, Awantipora vice Shri Mohammad Arshad.
70.        Shri Javid Hassan Bhat, SP, Enforcement is transferred and posted as Addl. SP, Pulwama vice Shri Ghulam Rasool Dar.
71.        Shri Benam Tosh, SP, SO to DIG, Jammu/Kathua Range is transferred and posted as Addl. SP, Udhampur against an available vacancy.
72.        Shri Showkat Hussain Shah, SP, North Srinagar is transferred and posted as Addl. SP, CID SB, Kashmir vice Shri Abdul Qayoom.
73.        Shri Shamsheer Hussain, Addl. SP, Bandipora is transferred and posted as SP, Poonch vice Shri Ashkoor Ahmad Wani, IPS. 
74.        Shri Mohammad Shabir, Addl. SP, Rajouri is transferred and posted as Principal, STC, Talwara against an available vacancy.
75.        Shri Stenzin Nurbo , Addl. SP, Leh is transferred and posted as SO to DIG, Jammu-Kathua Range vice Shri Benam Tosh.
76.        Shri Manzoor Ahmad Dalal, SP, Security, Civil Secretariat, J&K is transferred and posted as SP, Traffic (Rural) Kashmir against an available vacancy.
77.        Shri Showkat Iqbal, SP, APCR, Srinagar is transferred and posted as SP, State Human Right Commission vice Shri Bashir Ahmad Itoo, IPS.
78.        Shri Abdul Qayoom Sofi, SP, Dy. Commandant, IRP-7th Bn. is transferred and posted as SP, Enforcement  vice Shri Javid Hassan Bhat.
79.        Shri Farooq Ahmad Hakeem, Addl. SP, Security, Kashmir is transferred and posted as SO to IGP, Kashmir against an available vacancy.
80.        Shri Punchok Sonam, SP, Dy. Commandant IRP-18th Bn. is transferred and posted as Addl. SP, Leh vice Shri Stenzin Nurbo.
81.        Sheikh Zulfikar Azad, I/C SP, East Srinagar is transferred and posted as I/C SP, PC, Srinagar vice Shri Tahir Sajad Bhat.
Pradeep new Div Com Jammu, Kotwal goes to Transport
            JAMMU, APRIL, 26: The State cabinet which met here this evening under the chairmanship of Chief Minister, Mr. Omar Abdullah ordered following transfers;
            Dr. Pawan Kotwal, Divisional Commissioner, Jammu has been transferred and posted as Commissioner/Secretary, Transport Department.
            Mr. Pradeep Gupta, Commissioner/Secretary, Transport Department has been transferred and posted as Divisional Commissioner, Jammu.


Sachin Tendulkar, Rekha nominated to Rajya Sabha

NEW DELHI: Sachin Tendulkar, who turned 39 yesterday, will now become a parliamentarian with the government nominating him to the House of Elders, Rajya Sabha, along with actress of yesteryear Rekha and industrialistAnu Aga. The nomination of the three eminent personalities was tonight approved by PresidentPratibha Patil under Article 80 of the Constitution that allows the President to nominate 12 members to the 250-member Upper House.

The names of Tendulkar, who has brought many a laurel to the country through his exploits in the game, Rekha, known for her brilliant and emotional portrayals in Hindi cinema in the 80s, and industrialist and social worker Aga were sent by the Prime Minister to the home ministry yesterday for approval by the President.

70-year-old Aga, former chairperson of Thermax Industries and a member of the Sonia Gandhiled National Advisory Council, is a social worker who had figured among the richest Indians in the list by Forbes. Article 80 of the Constitution provides for nomination of persons having special knowledge or practical experience in matters such as literature, science, art and social service. 57-year-old Rekha was one of the top heroines of the 80s in Hindi films and and had won several national awards in her acting career.

Tendulkar's nomination to Rajya Sabha has come as a surprise against the backdrop of a long-standing demand for conferring of Bharat Ratna on him for his contribution to the game.

He completed the historic achievement of scoring 100 international centuries in March this year. Earlier in the day, Tendulkar, accompanied by his wife Anjali, met Congress President Sonia Gandhi at her residence. Tendulkar would be the first active sportsman and a cricketer to be nominated to Rajya Sabha.

The House already has a member from the film world in Javed Akhtar. Tendulkar is the first sports personality to be nominated to Rajya Sabha while there have been several film personalities who have been nominated in the past.

Film personalities who were nominated in the past include Hema Malini, Vyjayantimala, NargisDutt, Lata Mangeshkar and Sivaji Ganesan. Under the anti-defection law, a nominated member has the option to give a declaration within six months if he wants to associate himself with a political party in the House.
Cabinet approves pending instalment of DA to employees, creation of staff for Trade Facilitation Centers
            JAMMU, APRIL 26: The State Cabinet which met here this evening under the chairmanship of Chief Minister, Mr. Omar Abdullah, ordered payment of Dearness Allowance to State Government Employees and Pensioners-revised rates effective from Ist January 2012.
The Cabinet also approved construction of Convention Centre at Jammu and Optic Fiber Communication assigned to PGCIL for execution in J&K.
The Cabinet approved creation of staff for manning the Trade Facilitation Centers at Salamabad Uri and Chakan-da-Bagh Poonch and Constitution of State Planning Board (SPB).
Revision of the rates of Compensatory Allowance and Border Allowance was also approved by the Cabinet.
The Cabinet also gave its nod to release of Cost Living Allowance (COLA) for the period ending June 2010 in favour of State owned Public Sector Employees, creation of Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) for the International Trade Centre (ITC) at Pampore.
The Cabinet also approved the promotions of Mrs. Sunita Sharma, IAS to Super Time Scale of IAS, Mr. Showkat Ahmad Malik IPS to the selection grade of IPS, Mr. Rauf-ul-Hassan, IPS to the selection grade of IPS w.e.f. 1.1.2006 on regular basis and promotions of officers to the various scale of IPS.
The Cabinet accorded Administrative Approval for construction of residential flats for employees at Pampore.

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