Five top Union ministers offer to quit to revive Congress
NEW DELHI: Amid speculation of a rejig in both the party and the United Progressive Alliance government in order to gear up for the 2014 political battle, five Congress ministers have reportedly offered to quit to strengthen the party.
Both Union law minister Salman Khurshid and minister of state in the prime minister's office V Narayanasamy have reportedly offered to quit saying "the party came first".
Minister of Overseas Indian Affairs Vayalar Ravi said he has been asked by the party high command to look into Andhra Pradesh affairs since general secretary in charge of the stateGhulam Nabi Azad, who is the health minister, is busy. Azad too has reportedly offered to step down, sources said.
The Congress on Tuesday suspended eight Lok Sabha members from Andhra Pradesh after they disrupted the House demanding a separate Telangana state.
Another minister who has reportedly offered to move to the party is rural development ministerJairam Ramesh, who is considered a strategist.
Sources said a reshuffle in the cabinet and the Congress could take place after the ongoing budget session ends May 22.
The reshuffle has been necessitated after the party fared poorly in the Uttar Pradesh assembly polls, increasing its tally by just six seats - from 22 in 2007 to 28 - despite a high-pitched poll campaign by Congress general secretary Rahul Gandhi.
In Punjab, the Congress could not defeat the incumbent Akali Dal government due to infighting in its state unit, while in the Uttarakhand polls, where it ran neck-and-neck with Bharatiya Janata Party, the party had to work hard to handle dissenting minister of state for agriculture Harish Rawat and install Vijay Bahuguna as chief minister.
Khurshid, who has earlier headed the Uttar Pradesh Congress, said if asked to quit he won't mind serving the party again.
Khurshid's remark on quota for Muslims which had invited criticism from the Election Commission and on the Batla House shootout during the assembly elections had become controversial. His utterances were cited by state leaders as one of the reasons for the party's poor show in the politically crucial state.
Stating that leaders regularly communicate with the party high command, Khurshid said "the party came first but the government is the ultimate platform to test the ability of a leader."
Narayanasamy told reporters "party is the priority", and added, "Whatever post she (Congress president Sonia Gandhi) gives me in government or party is final."
Rs. 2.2cr for up
gradation of Cattle feed plant to 5MT per hour: Mir
Srinagar,
April 24 (VOS): Expressing
satisfaction with the performance of Cattle Feed Plant of J&K
Agro Industries Development Corporation Limited, at Bari Brahmana, Minister For
Agriculture, Mr Ghulam Hassan Mir Tuesday said that the plant are being
upgraded from 2 MT capacity to 5 MT per hour by installing latest machinery at
an estimated cost of Rs2.20 crore under NABARD funding.
The Minister said this while inspecting the plant this
afternoon. Managing Director J&K Agro Industries Development Corporation
Limited, Dr Farooq Ahmad Lone accompanied the Minister.
The Minister asked the NABARD to complete the project
design at an earliest, so that the upgradation work of the plant can be
started. He said that the plant has been succeeded in gaining the trust of
people of the J&K and urged upon the management ,workers to devote full
time for increasing the quality production of cattle feed. He assured the
workers that the all the facilities shall be provided besides, special
incentives would also be given for showing better performance.
Mr Mir said that lot of improvements are being shown
in the plant by the management by running it into two and half shifts. He said
still there is lot of scope for its further improvement and asked the
management to work in this direction. He also asked the management to take
measures for purchase of raw material from the farmers of J&K as the basic
objective of corporation is to support this community.
During the Visit, the Minister was informed that the
profits earned by the Cattle Feed Plant have registered a quantum jump from 46
lakhs during 2008-09 to 2.17 crore in 2011- 12 by producing 69756 qtls in last
fiscal year. For increasing the production, the Minister was further informed
that Rs 64 lakh has been spent for civil and fabrication works carried in the
plant.
Later Minister also inspected the Petrol pump of
the J&K Agro Industries development Corporation Limted, at Bari Brahmana,
and stressed on increasing the working hours of the pump for better
turnout. He was informed that the total turnout of the pump is Rs 5
crore.
J&K Bank
will be come under RTI purview
Srinagar,
April 24 (VOS): The J&K Bank has been
declared as Public Authority by the State Information Commission,
The State Chief Information Commissioner Mr G R Sufi in his decision
pronounced in Jammu today declared that J&K Bank is a Public Authority and
comes under the purview of RTI Act. The J&K Bank was not providing
Information under RTI Act as it was of the opinion that J&K Bank
is not a public authority. But the decision of CIC G R Sufi has made J&K
Bank a public authority where people can file applications under Right to
Information Act and can seek any information. The case was pending in SIC since
last two years.
J&K RTI Movement has hailed the decision of CIC G
R Sufi. Convener of RTI Movement Dr Raja Muzaffar Bhat described the decision
as historic one and lauded the role of Chief Information Commissioner G R Sufi.
Major reshuffle in Police
and Civil Adm. On cards in Thursday’s Cabinet Meet.
GAD asked to figure out
‘underperforming’ Dy. Cmnrs. and directors.
Municipal Polls also likely to be discussed.
Srinagar, April 24 (VOS): Even when the normal work in Civil Secretariat Jammu has
almost come to a halt in wake of Darbar Move preparations, Bureaucrats and
Lower rung officers were busy in doing rounds in the power corridors in an
attempt to get their favorite postings in the Thursday’s Cabinet meeting, which
is likely to order a major reshuffle in civil and Police administration. Sources told VOS that cabinet which is
scheduled to meet last time in Jammu this year on Thursday evening before the
seat of power shifts to Srinagar next week, is likely to give a nod to a major overhaul
in civil and police administration, for which GAD has already been asked to
finalize the list of officers in the administration. “Most of the
commissioners, directors, Deputy Commissioners, and other civil administration
officers are likely to be transferred.” An influential Minster told VOS, adding
that there might be a shake up in the Police administration also.
Meanwhile feeling the heat, number of the Deputy Commissioners
and Directors have been seen rooming around the chambers and official
residences of Ministers in Jammu
“We have been contemplating a major shake up for some time now,
but were not able to work it out due to budget session.” A Minster
told VOS. He said that now when the session was over and the offices were to shift to Srinagar
Meanwhile VOS has learnt that all officers holding their
posts for more than 3 years including deputy commissioners and directors will be transferred, however sources
added that underperforming officers might be axed on their feet and be posted
on less important posts. “There are some directors, and deputy commissioner who
are not in good books of govt. with regard to their performance.” a source in
the general administration department told VOS, adding that such officers might
be shelved somewhere in less important and little known departments.
Meanwhile Police was also holding some crucial indoor meetings
to work out the posting and transfer plans of its officers before the proposal was sent to
cabinet. Sources told VOS that Director General of Police Kuldeep Khoda
was busy in holding discussions with both Kashmir and Jammu
Panchayat Empowerment Row, Omar breaks his silence,
Says,"3-tier
powerful panchayat system our commitment".
Pulverises
propaganda of PDP in this regard
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 the delay in the process of establishing block
bodies was because of this reason and now 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 already been conferred to panchayats besides providing
financial support of Rs. 40 crores.Underlining the holding of panchayats as an
historic achievement of his government, Omar Abdullah said that had the main
opposition party (PDP) conducted these elections they would have unleashed
propaganda and self praising campaign for 100 years. “The Uri-Muzaffarabad
route was opened after the agreement reached between the two heads of the
Countries of India and Pakistan but in this regard PDP created such an hype of
self praising and blowing of own trumpet giving an impression that this
party was distributing tickets for traveling in the bus service to
Muzaffarabad”, he said taking a dig on the propagandist approach of PDP.
“Similarly,
they talked much about healing touch but did nothing during their dispensation.
It is our government which removed bunkers, brought in rehabilitation policy,
launched Awami Mulakat programmes to reach out people in all areas, introduced
unemployment allowance, expanded job orbit for youth and transferred power from
the Secretariat to the grass root levels by holding panchayat elections”, he
said referring to a list of new initiated and path breaking measures, the
coalition government has taken during the last three years in the State to
bring in transparency, restrict corruption and involve people in
governance. “During electioneering when we talked about providing
unemployment allowance to the youth, our detectors smiled declaring it
impossible. But we made it possible and presently thousands of unemployed youth
are getting this benefit”, he said adding that the recently elected Utter
Pradesh Government is now introducing a similar initiative in UP taking a page
from our policy programme in this regard. Omar Abdullah said that peace and progress
with thrust on creation of economic activities and job opportunities is the
central idea of the NC-Congress alliance. “We are working in tandem to mitigate
difficulties of people and restore peace and stability in the State”, he said
adding that the impact of balanced development unleashed in the State during
the last three years is amply visible on ground. “The next three years will
witness further fillip and fast tracking of development in the State. We do not
say that we have done everything but it is visibly fact that our government has
reached out to all corners of the State in the process of development”, he
elaborated.
On
corruption, the Chief Minister said that they (PDP) only raised the slogans and
did nothing practical on ground. “Instead we brought in powerful Accountability
Commission, Right to Information Commission and Public Service Guarantee Act to
bring in transparency and check the malpractices and corruptions at various
levels”, he said and also mentioned the third party monitoring and e-tendering
launching by his government first time in the State to address the burning
issue of corruption. Omar Abdullah asked the party workers to apprise the
people about the path breaking initiatives taken by the coalition government
regarding time bound public service delivery, restricting corruption and
empowering grass root level public representatives and involving them in
development process and governance.Omar Abdullah told them to make the people
aware of the powers given to them under Public Service Guarantee Act (PSGA) 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.
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. The Chief Minister said that peace was imperative for
development and every citizen of the State is equal share holder in peace and
development process. He said government is determined to carry forward
development to every area adding that peaceful atmosphere is necessary to
accomplish this stupendous task. Omar
Abdullah thanked the Union Government for extending liberal financial support
to the State Government in its Endeavour to ensure equitable development in all
sectors and in all regions of the State. He said that despite financial
constraints the efforts are being made to ensure development equitably across
the State. “My government aims at making the State financially self reliance.
So many initiatives have been taken in this regard”, he said referring to the
water usage tax imposed on power companies by his government. “Those (PDP) who
are criticizing the power scenario in the State did nothing during their
tenure”, he said. He said that the government has obtained Rs. 550 crores as
water charges from NHPC as water tax so far. On the development of far-flung areas like
Kalakote and Nowshera, the Chief Minister said that all round and equitable
development of all areas and all sections of the society is the commitment of
his government. He said special focus is being given to the development of
remote and far-off backward areas. Speaking
on the occasion Minister for Forests, Mian Altaf Ahmad and Vice Chairman Kissan
Advisory Board, Rachpal Singh and Provincial President, National Conference,
Rattan Lal Gupta listed the achievements registered by the coalition government
on all fronts during the last three years. In his speech Mian Altaf Ahmad
said that the commitment made by the government to the people for holistic
development would be fulfilled adding that a network of schemes have already
been initiated in the State in this regard.
He
referred to the endeavors the Chief Minister is making to seek peaceful and
prosperous future for the people of Jammu
and Kashmir
In
the afternoon, the Chief Minister reviewed the development of Rajouri District
at district officers meeting in which the District Development Commissioner,
Rajouri presented resume of the work done in the district on various schemes
during the last year. He also gave details of current year’s development plan.
The Chief Minister directed the district administration to be at the beck and
call of people and show quick response to their grievances. He said the
completion of development works in a time bound manner should be made the basic
ingredient in the functioning of the government departments.
Hajj aspirants accuse govt. for creating ‘confusion’ in providing.
“All Ok, 19,000 forms received. Draws to open in15
days’’: Hajj Officer.
JK likely to get 1,500 more seats
this year.
The state Hajj authority, however has brushed aside any
complaints of in convince to the aspirants and has claimed that every thing was going
smoothly.” “We have received 19,000 forms along with the one year or permanent
validity passports so far with still one full day left, and the process of
scrutiny will be done after we finish receiving the forms on Wednesday.”
Executive officer for Hajj, Abdul Salam told VOS, adding that the lucky
draws for the selection of aspirants will open after May 10. “We have been
given 6,000 quota but it is likely to get increased.” Added tha Hajj
Officer.
Pertinently state government had sent 8,500 aspirants to Maka
shareef last year .Sources in the HAJJ and Awqaf department however told VOS,
that Government of India had in principle agreed to increase the quota from 8,
500 to near about 10,000 for Jammu and Kashmir this year. “ We are likely to
get one and a half thousand seats more this time but can’t announce it as yet
as the formal communication has not been received as yet.” Added
sources.
Meanwhile Regional Passport Officer Firdous Ahmad had told VOS
few days back that there will be no delay in issuing passports to the Hajj
aspirants from his office. He also added that there were some cases pending for
some time and the aspirants had been asked to submit affidavits so that their
passports could be processed and issued thereafter.
Governor wants all
Yatra arrangements in place within the timeframe.
Srinagar, April 24 (VOS): N.N.
Vohra, Governor, discussed the required arrangements for the ensuing Shri
Amarnathji Yatra at a meeting held at Raj Bhavan here last evening.The Governor
was briefed by Deputy Commissioner, Ganderbal, and Deputy Commissioner,
Anantnag, regarding the current status of snow melt at Baltal and Chandanwari
and the action being taken for clearing the tracks of the frozen snows and
timely putting in place all the Yatra related arrangements at the Base Camps at
Baltal and Nunwan, Camps enroute and in the Holy Cave area. He also reviewed
the preparations for construction of Entry Gates at the Base Camps at Baltal
and Chandanwari. During the meeting, all Yatra related arrangements,
proposed to be made on the Chandanwari and Baltal routes by the C.E.O.,
Pahalgam Development Authority, various concerned Departments including
Tourism, PHE, PDD, CAPD, Health, Labour and Animal Husbandry were discussed at
length and the required decisions were taken. Referring to the implementation
of the sector-wise recommendations of High Level Committee which related to the
District Administration, the Governor, who is also the Chairman of Shri
Amarnathji Shrine Board, emphasized that the required action on the ground must
be completed timely to ensure the availability of the required arrangements. It
may be recalled that a High Level Committee, comprising Principal Secretary
(Home), Director General of Police, J&K, Principal Secretary (Planning
& Development), Commissioner/Secretary (Finance), and Principal Secretary
to HEG and CEO, SASB, had been constituted on 09.11.2011, which submitted a
comprehensive Report on the various measures which should be taken to provide
improved facilities for Yatra 2012. Particularly reviewing the Health related
arrangements, the Governor instructed the CEO to timely co-ordinate with the
Health Department and District Administration for provision of all required
measures such as placing experienced and qualified Doctors at identified
locations/Camps, positioning of ambulances at Chandanwari and Baltal and
provision of hard bed stretchers and oxygen cylinders in the Yatra area. He
also gave instructions regarding proper arrangements being made for evacuation
of seriously sick pilgrims and in the event of any pilgrim losing life, there
should be satisfactory arrangements for conduct of post mortem and issuance of
Death Certificate.
Mr.
Navin K. Choudhary, Principal Secretary to the Governor and Chief Executive
Officer of the Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board, Mr. Kifayat Hussain Rizvi, Deputy
Commissioner, Anantnag; Mr. Showkat Ahmad Mir, Deputy Commissioner, Ganderbal;
Mr. Preet Pal Singh, Additional CEO of the Board; Mr. Mir Altaf Ahmad, Chief
Executive Officer, Pahalgam Development Authority, and Mr. K.G. Bamba, General
Manager (Works), Shrine Board, were among those who participated in the
meeting.
Mirwaiz for including ‘Kashmiri’ into
School CURRICULUM
According
to VOS, Mirwaiz said that in the modern day world pursuing dreams without
attaining formal education was an Impractical thing and expressed happiness
that the trend to seek education in valley has changed for good. He however
suggested that apart from formal education, students must be taught the
morality and religion also.
Kashmir issue needs to be resolved as
per aspiration of the Kashmiris: Chowdhary Ramzan
Srinagar, April 24 (VOS): National
Conference (NC) senior leader advocate Chowdhary Mohammad Ramzan said that
biggest contributions of Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah was that he gave democratic
rights to the people and kept Kashmir issue alive till date.The National Conference
senior leader said that Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah faced countless troubles to
fight against the Dogra rule, but he gave people the democratic rights to elect
their representatives for the legislative assembly and Panchayats.
Chowdhary Mohammad Ramzan also
said it is the contribution of National Conference leadership that Kashmir issue is alive and both the countries are holding
dialogue to resolve the issue permanently. The National Conference leader also
said that it is not only the Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah who has kept Kashmir
issue alive, it is the chief minister Omar Abdullah who has openly said that
Kashmir is political issue and its resolution should come from political
solution. He also said party has already proposed restoration of internal
autonomy or 1953 position as best possible solution to the Kashmir
issue and the documents has been passed by the legislative assembly and
appreciated by Pakistani government also. However, he said that if any
other solution accepted by people of the state, the party would accept it also.
Terming Indo-Pak hostility a
biggest concern, Chowdhary Mohammad Ramzan said that a large number of people
in these countries are living below poverty line and once the Kashmir issue
would get resolved as per wishes and aspirations of the people of the state,
the hostility between the two countries will also end.He said that party has
always worked as a bridge between the two countries and National Conference
would continue to play its role in bringing the two countries closer for
resolving all outstanding issues including the Kashmir issue.
The National Conference leader
also said that hostility and wars have only brought death and destruction and
the resolution of outstanding issue would bring a new era of peace and development
in the entire sub continent and particularly in Kashmir.Meanwhile, the National
Conference leader and MLC Dr Bashir Ahmad Veeri, reacting to the statement of
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti regarding ignoring
Anantnag district, he said that it as a false propaganda against the coalition
government. He said that there are numerous examples that explain how step
motherly treatment neglected Anantnag district during PDP rule.
Terming the period of Omar
Abdullah led government as the golden period, Veeri said that Chief Minister is
full filling his promise by provided Rs. 50 lakhs for the hospital, one
auditorium for the degree college, community halls and the list goes on.
Pesticides worth Rs. 2 Lakh Seized
from Residential House
Srinagar, April 24 (VOS): In order to check
sale/distribution of Spurious esticides/fertilizers/seeds
amongst the farming community of Kashmir valley Law Enforcement Agency of
Directorate of Agriculture have launched a massive drive against the dealers
involved in contravention of Insecticides Act 1968, Fertilizer Control Order
1985, and Seed Act 1966. In this connection the Enforcement team headed
by Deputy Director Law Enforcement Kashmir during their inspection in District
Budgam have raided various godowns of pesticide dealers and found Malik
Seeds/Pesticides Magam and Mir Enterprises, Kremshore Budgam for indulging in
running their business of various pesticides, items without license, sale stop
orders for such pesticides and other materials have been issued against the
dealers. Enforcement Inspector Srinagar on a confidential information raided
residential premises of M/S K.J.Farmers at Rawalpora Srinagar where a huge
quantity worth Rs. 2 lakhs of 120 litres of Discovery, 80 litres of Boron,
expired quantity of 144 litres of Boron, 50 litres of calcium and 8 litres of
SAI Gold was found which was seized after getting
the
permission from Executive Magistrate South Kashmir . The said company has been
involved in running the business without Registration/license, sale permission
which is in contravention of Insecticide Act 1968 and Fertilizer Control Order
1985. The said dealer was conducting business on behalf of a Delhi based
company namely VIVED Pesticides India Pvt Ltd office 8-39 Panday Nagar Delhi
110092 and posing as clearing and forwarding agent of an authorized products in
the state of J&K. In this connection raides are being followed in other
parts of Valley.
During the day- long painting competitionthe school children
through their sketches portrayed the reckless exploitationof land and water
resources in the region and the tremendous strain on thesustainability of earth
resources. Some of the paintings depicted afuture scenario expected to be
worsened by climate change posing a biggerthreat to the sustainability of the
natural resources. Paintings portraying issues like water shortage,water
pollution, and recession of snow and glacier resources, deforestation
andinadequate energy received great appreciation from the judges and the
audience .The jury which included Mr NiyazAhmad mir Technical Officer
PublicRelations Centre University of Kashmir, Mr Mohd Yousuf Naqshbandi who
teachesat Tyndale Biscoe and Mallinson Girls High School and Mr Rakesh Sharma
Facultymember from Faculty of Music and Fine arts evaluated the paintings
of the participants on the basis of creativity, composition of colours,
freshness ,texture of paintings, thought and overall visual appeal of the
paintings.
Srinagar, April 24 (VOS): Baramulla Police was receiving regular
complaints that CADP Government ration supply is finding its way to black
marketing in Baramulla, tracking one such information today on 24.04.2012
Police Baramulla raided Yasin General Store at Gulnar Colony, Baramulla and seized 165 bags of Rice, 05 bags of Atta and 04
bags of Sugarof Govt
supply meant for poor and general people and Bashir Ahmad Kanroo @ Bashir Shinwari
and Mohd Yaseen Kanroo @ Yaseen Shinwari R/O Khawaja Sahib Old Town Baramulla
S/O Noor-ud-Din Kanroo were arrested from the spot. In this regard Case FIR No. 93/12 U/S 409, 420,
120-B RPC stands registered in PS Baramulla &
investigation has been taken up. During the course of preliminary investigation
it came to surface that the Government Ration (CAPD supply) has been
misappropriated by the officials of CADP department and illegally sold to the private
traders for earning illegal profits. The CAPD supply was being opened in the go down near Gulnar Park
Book-Review Session on World Book Day
held at SP Collage
SRINAGAR, APRIL 24: The S P College Debating Society organized a session on
‘Book-Review’ to mark the World Book Day .
Fifteen
(15) reviews of recently published books in different areas
of study were received, of which 05 selected reviews were read out
by the reviewers.
Dr.
Nazir Ahmad Gilkar, (Principal) in his introductory address highlighted the
importance of book reading, especially in the present era.
Prof M
Shamim, Principal, Vishwa Bharti College, Srinagar, in his address emphasized
upon the need for simplicity and objectivity as tools for human nurture.
The chairman of the session, Mr. Z.G. Muhammad, a noted columnist, in his
address appreciated the efforts made by the college
in organizing the event.
While
sharing his own experiences, he motivated the students to undertake creative
writing so as to communicate to the reader ideas and perceptions about various
issues, and sensitize them about the necessity of reading as a tool for
human progress and development.
The
reviews were presented by Mr. Bupinder Singh Bali, Ms. Tabzeer Yaseen, Mr.
Mushtaq-ul-Haq Sikander, Mr. Javaid Ahmad Darzi and Dr. Nazir Ahmad Gilkar. The
proceedings were conducted by Prof. Humaira Qadri and vote of
thanks was extended by Dr. M. Farooq Mir.
Gul reviews
functioning of Monitoring Cell
JAMMU, APRIL 24- Advisor to Chief
Minister Mr. Mubarak Gul today reviewed the functioning of Monitoring Cell at a
meeting held at Civil Secretariat Jammu.
The monitoring Cell is working
under the administrative control of the principal Secretary to Chief Minister
which is created to monitor important schemes and projects under implementation
by various departments and government agencies as are identified by the Chief
Minister for close monitoring of implementation and achievement of financial/
physical targets.
The cell also monitors the
implementation of decision taken in all the meetings held under the
chairmanship of the Chief Minister, including the District Development Board
Meetings, besides monitoring the implementation of the directions
given by Chief Minister to the offices/departments during video conferencing
and monitoring the progress of issues highlighted by the Guides/Mentors
appointed by the government for various districts of the State for
re-energizing of administration at district /secretariat level.
Joint Director, Monitoring Cell
Altaf Ahmed Zargar informed the meeting that more than 175 works/ projects,
including mega projects each costing Rs. 10 crore and above have been
identified under the approval of the Chief Minister for monitoring of physical
and financial targets.
He apprised the meeting that
physical inspection of 72 projects/works, out of the identified projects has
been conducted by the officers of the monitoring cell so far. The inspection
reports of 69 works/schemes have been prepared and sent to the concerned
administrative departments/ offices for addressing the problem areas and initiating
action on the key observations brought out in the reports by the inspecting
officers, he added.
Mr. Gul directed the Monitoring
Cell to conduct inspection of remaining 103 identified works besides obtained
the action taken reports on the problem identified during physical inspection
from all the department/ agencies.
Advisor suggested the Monitoring
cell to ensure the timely completion of the various projects within approved
cost being executed in the State.
He stressed need for strengthening
the Monitoring Cell by way of strengthening the staff at Secretariat and
divisional level.
It was informed that the PVRs of
the inspected works are also being placed on the official website of Chief
Minister’s Monitoring Cell www.jkcmmonitoring.nic.in
Mr. Gul appealed the people to
obtain any query/information required by them through the website of
the monitoring cell.
It was further informed in the
meeting that 24 DDB meetings and 44 review DDB meetings have been chaired by
the Chief Minister so far in which 1142 decision has been taken and 70%
decision implemented so far.
Monitoring Cell is also working on
the problems areas/ critical issues, brought out by NABCONS (3rd party
Monitoring Agency).
The problem areas/critical
issues pointed out by NABCONS have been taken up with the Administrative
Departments/ agencies by the Monitoring Cell for taking corrective measures and
appropriate action.
All India
Postal Football Tournament to be held in Srinagar
SRINAGAR, APRIL 24: For the first time in the history
of Postal Services in Jammu & Kashmir, All India Postal Football Tournament
will be held in Srinagar. Chief Postmaster General, J&K said that football
teams across India from all the states will be participating in the tournament.
Last
year after a long gap of 37 years, J&K Postal Circle organized All India
Athletics Meet at Bakshi Stadium. This was inaugurated by Union Minister for
Renewable Energy, Dr Farooq Abdullah. Now, the Department has decided to hold
the All India Football tournament at Srinagar.
According
to Chief Postmaster General this is a special honour given to the J&K
state. Considering the fact that football is a favourite game of the people of
J&K. The tournament will be held at Bakshi Stadium in August 2012 in
collaborations of J&K Football Association.
J&K Postal Circle will be
focusing on organizing many events in the state level including cricket,
football, badminton, athletics, kabadi.
J&K
Postal Circle has around 1700 post offices across the state. The Circle has
been taking many initiatives in reviving the postal services across the state.
Organizing the sports events is a part of this Circle strategy in terms of
staff development. Chief Postmaster General, Sh. John Samuel also announced
that staff members will be recruited on sports quota during this year. This
will give a major fill up to the sports programmes that will be organized in
the State. J&K Postal Circle has a very good cultural team.
A Ladakhi dance troupe of Leh Post
Office has won awards at National level during the last year. Due to the local
situation in Kashmir valley, sports events were also nil in the past few years.
However, during the last year sports events were revived in the state.
Chief
Postmaster General stated that 2012 will see many sports events being organized
in J&K involving the Post Office staff. He also announced that India Post
will be holding 'Speed Post Football Tournament, PLI Cricket Tournament and
India Post Badminton Tournament during this year.
Rs one lakh
imposed fine on Roller flour Mill owner
ANANTNAG, APRIL 24: District Designated officer, Food safety
District Anantnag today imposed a fine of Rs one lakh on the owner of Chinar
Roller Flour Mills Sempora for manufacturing misbranded Atta.
Also
a local and eight non locals form (UP & Bihar) have been prohibited from
manufacturing of Bakery and Confectionery items which were found for sub-
standard quality violating various provisions of safety and slandered act 2006.
Comprehensive traffic management plan
in Srinagar reviewed by Div Com, Kashmir
SRINAGAR, APRIL 24: The Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir,
Dr. Asgar Hassan Samoon today convened a meeting of officers of Municipal
Corporation, District Administration, Traffic, PWD, Planning, Police, RTO,
Evaluation & Statistics and representatives from General Manager, RITs and
discussed the issues on comprehensive traffic management policy for Srinagar
city initiated by the RITs a company which has been engaged by the State Government
for taking up the construction and widening of road project in the Srinagar
city besides other basic amenities to the people of the Srinagar city were
discussed threadbare.
It
was given out that a comprehensive perspective plan has been formulated by RIT.
The meeting discussed the construction of new roads, repair of old ones and
widening of important roads besides compensation to land owners and property
owners.
The
meeting was attended by the Deputy Commissioner, Srinagar, Mr. Baseer Ahmad
Khan, DIG Traffic, Chief Engineer PWD, Chief Town Planner, SSP Traffic, SSP
Police, Commissioner, SMC, Regional Transport Officer, Kashmir and District
Informatics Officer, Srinagar.
Power shut down
SRINAGAR, APRIL 24: According to Power Controller, Kashmir
in order to carry out repairs on 33 KV Sheeri-Drangbal, Baramulla line, power
will remain off in the areas fed from the said line on April 28 and April 30,
2012 from 9 am to 6 pm.
Similarly,
to repair 132/33 KV Grid Stations in Rawalpora, Pampore and Awantipora, power
sill remain off in the areas fed from this line on April 26, April 29, April
30, 2012 from 9 am to 5 pm respectively.
Finance Minister Asks the Sugar Sector to use
Latest Technology for
Improving the Production and Productivity as Well as Quality of Sugar
and Higher Recovery of Sugar From Sugarcane Among Others
New Delhi, April 24, 2012.
The Union Finance Minister Shri Pranab Mukherjee has said that sugar
plays a very significant role in India’s agricultural and industrial
economy. The Finance Minister said that the Indian sugar industry
being one of the largest agro based industry in India, is critical for
India’s rural development and, in turn, for the overall economic
progress. He said that around 50 million farmers are involved in
sugarcane cultivation and harvesting. The Finance Minister Shri
Mukherjee was addressing the delegates after inaugurating the 41st
Council Meeting of International Sugar Organization, here today.
The Finance Minister, Shri Mukherjee said that sugar sector should
use the latest technology for enhancing production and productivity.
He said that the Government has taken number of steps to revitalize
sugar industry so that it is in a position to reap the advantages of
free and growing market. He said that the Government has been using a
variety of instruments such as trade policy, including import of duty
free raw sugar under advance authorization scheme, or import of duty
free white or refined sugar by certain Government agencies and import
of duty free raw sugar under Open General License. The Finance
Minister said that some of the specific areas where further attention
is required especially through technological improvements include
improvement in the quality of sugar, energy conservation,
environmental considerations in the production of sugar, improvement
in the recovery of sugar from sugarcane and reduction in the water
intensity of crops among others.
Shri Mukherjee asked the International Sugar Council to examine and
analyze the information system on demand and supply, international
policies and the trade competitiveness for realistic estimation of
sugar production. He said better information is a powerful tool for
price stability. In his concluding remarks, the Finance Minister
Shri Mukherjee emphasized the importance of global cooperation in
research and development of sugar technologies which holds the key to
unlock the full potential of this important industry in the developing
countries. [PIB]
Improving the Production and Productivity as Well as Quality of Sugar
and Higher Recovery of Sugar From Sugarcane Among Others
New Delhi, April 24, 2012.
The Union Finance Minister Shri Pranab Mukherjee has said that sugar
plays a very significant role in India’s agricultural and industrial
economy. The Finance Minister said that the Indian sugar industry
being one of the largest agro based industry in India, is critical for
India’s rural development and, in turn, for the overall economic
progress. He said that around 50 million farmers are involved in
sugarcane cultivation and harvesting. The Finance Minister Shri
Mukherjee was addressing the delegates after inaugurating the 41st
Council Meeting of International Sugar Organization, here today.
The Finance Minister, Shri Mukherjee said that sugar sector should
use the latest technology for enhancing production and productivity.
He said that the Government has taken number of steps to revitalize
sugar industry so that it is in a position to reap the advantages of
free and growing market. He said that the Government has been using a
variety of instruments such as trade policy, including import of duty
free raw sugar under advance authorization scheme, or import of duty
free white or refined sugar by certain Government agencies and import
of duty free raw sugar under Open General License. The Finance
Minister said that some of the specific areas where further attention
is required especially through technological improvements include
improvement in the quality of sugar, energy conservation,
environmental considerations in the production of sugar, improvement
in the recovery of sugar from sugarcane and reduction in the water
intensity of crops among others.
Shri Mukherjee asked the International Sugar Council to examine and
analyze the information system on demand and supply, international
policies and the trade competitiveness for realistic estimation of
sugar production. He said better information is a powerful tool for
price stability. In his concluding remarks, the Finance Minister
Shri Mukherjee emphasized the importance of global cooperation in
research and development of sugar technologies which holds the key to
unlock the full potential of this important industry in the developing
countries. [PIB]
List of Issued Passports Available at State Haj
Committee Office
Srinagar, April 24, 2012
A list of around 1000 issued passports, is available at State Hajj
Committee Office at BAIT-UL HUJAJ, Bemina, Srinagar, from Tuesday for
the convenience of general public.
Besides, passport status is provided to the aspirants from 09 A.M. to
06 P.M. at Passport Office, Boulevard Road which will continue till
April 25, the last date of the submission of Hajj applications.
A list of around 1000 issued passports, is available at State Hajj
Committee Office at BAIT-UL HUJAJ, Bemina, Srinagar, from Tuesday for
the convenience of general public.
Besides, passport status is provided to the aspirants from 09 A.M. to
06 P.M. at Passport Office, Boulevard Road which will continue till
April 25, the last date of the submission of Hajj applications.
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