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Nasir flagged off 3rd J&K bank
Mughal road car rally
‘Rally
beneficial to explore untouched spots along Mughal road, encourages Motor
Sports’
SRINAGAR,
JUNE 30:-In a bid to expand the tourism avenues in the state, the 3rd Edition
Mughal road car rally was flagged off by Minister of State for Tourism, Culture
and Home, Mr. Nasir Aslam Wani from Royal Spring Golf Course Srinagar today
morning .
Over
600 kilometres long car rally passes through the historic Mughal road
that was once traversed by the caravans of Mughal emperors to reach
Kashmir.
“This
is a big step towards promotion of adventure tourism in the State’’, said
Mr. Nasir on this occasion. He said such events prove beneficial to help in
exploring untouched areas like Simthan Pass, Peer Ki Gali, Bafliaz and the
picturesque medieval Mughal Sarai at Aliabag along the historic Mughal road, a
heritage road that connects Kashmir valley with Rajouri and Poonch districts of
Jammu division. He said the rally also encourages the youth of the State to
come forward and participate in adventure tourism.
As
Nasir flagged off the rally, 186 adventure lovers hit the historic road in 93
vehicles including motor cycle riders.
There
are two stages of the rally- transport and competitive stages. The transport
stages starts at Srinagar and passed through Pampore-Pulwama-Shopian and
Dobjin, while the competitive stage starts through Peer-Ki-Gali and culminate
at Bafliaz in Jammu region.
There
have two separate rallies the extreme, a fast paced event with professional
drivers and the Enduro, a slower event, but both aimed at promoting
tourism through motor racing. The extreme event returns from Bafliaz while
Enduro proceeds to Jammu after crossing Mughal road at Bafliaz.
This 3-day mega event was organized by Himalayan Motor Sport
Association, Shimla in association with J&K Tourism Department, sponsored
by Jammu and Kashmir Bank, one of the best old generation private sector banks
in the Country.
The
event has generated a lot of interest from motor sport lovers with big team
like Mahindra, Tata and Maruti participated in the rally.
In the
next two days the participants would travel over 600 kilometres of hilly
terrain passing through the Pir Panchal mountain range before returning Srinagar
through Kishtwar.
As the
rally proved a big success last year, a number of participants came all the way
from various parts of the country to take part in the thrilling expedition this
year as well.
For the
first time, the Mughal road rally also has a home-grown grouping of Kashmir
entering the competitive fray-Baba Reshi Lions-with 7 individual teams, the
representation was also higher at the event this year.
Poultry Farming, a successful alternate employment
for educated unemployed youth
SRINAGAR,
JUNE 30: Unemployment is and has been all time concern of every
generation. To cope it up, once for all, is beyond the realm of attainment,
because of its growing nature.
Efforts
are on to encourage educated unemployed youth to opt for alternate means of
earning their livelihood.
Various
government departments have come up with new schemes and programs to inspire
youth for adopting self employment. The Animal
Husbandry Department is one among such
leading departments which has gridded its loins to do its bit in providing
alternate employment opportunity to the unemployed educated youth of Kashmir.
The
Department in its release has asked all interested persons, especially educated
unemployed youth to come forward and avail the benefits of newly introduced
schemes aimed at to encourage poultry farming by providing technical knowhow
and guidance to private enterprises. Under the scheme, specific diagnosis of
poultry diseases to reduce the risk of loss is also monitored.
The
poultry farming is really such a private sector which can change the destiny of
unemployed youth who otherwise consume their life in watch and ward for white
collar job. It has a market value all over the year. It is Rs. 655 crores at
local level and Rs. 4442 crores at national level.
Time
does not wait for anyone, big or small. Likewise, change do not come itself, it
is to bring by efforts. So it is high time for youth to join the hands of
various Government departments especially Animal Husbandry Department in
combating the overgrowing employment problem.
Those
who have interest in poultry farming can contact nearest Block Veterinary
Officer/Chief Animal Husbandry Officer for attractive centrally sponsored
schemes. One can also visit departmental website www.jkah.nic.in for further details.
Power
shut down on July 01
SRINAGAR,
JUNE 30: According to Power Controller, Power Development Department, Kashmir
Province, Bemina, Srinagar in order to construct Barrack Block near electric
line 33 KV Bemina-Karan Nagar on July 01, 2012 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m, power shut
down to the areas fed from these lines shall remain affected on the said date
and time.
Shri
Amarnathji Yatra 2012- More than one lakh Yatris had Darshan in first
five days
Governor
reviews Yatra movement
SRINAGAR,
JUNE 30 - In furtherance of the decision to undertake regular monitoring and
review of all Yatra related matters, Mr. N. N. Vohra, Governor, who is Chairman
of the Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board, chaired a meeting late yesterday evening
to review the first five days of the Shri Amarnathji Yatra. Mr. Navin K.
Choudhary, Chief Executive Officer, SASB, Mr. Preet Pal Singh, Additional CEO,
SASB, and other concerned officers were present in the meeting.
Consequent to the deliberations in the meeting, the Governor asked the CEO, Mr.
Navin K. Choudhary, to visit the Nunwan Base Camp early on Saturday morning to
check the Yatri movement to the Chandanwari Control-cum-Security Gate and,
thereafter, to check whether the arrangements and facilities for the Yatris
were satisfactory. The CEO was also asked to particularly review the movement
of the pilgrims, particularly keeping in view the obtaining weather conditions
in the Yatra area and ensure that all those crossing the Control Gates were
duly registered pilgrims.
Last evening’s review meeting noted that more than one lakh pilgrims had paid
obeisance at the Holy Cave of Shri Amarnathji. Disclosing this, the CEO
informed that a total of 1,01,404 Yatris had Darshan of Ice Lingam at the
Holy Cave by the close of Darshan on 29th June evening.
The CEO
informed that as per the policy of the Board every possible effort is being
made by Civil and Police officers on duty to see that no unregistered Yatri is
allowed to proceed towards the Holy Cave. The CEO yet again appealed to the
Yatris not to embark on the Yatra without securing a valid Registration as this
may cause inconvenience not only to themselves but also to the other Yatris,
besides creating an avoidable strain on the smooth management of the Yatra. For
the benefit of tourists, daily arriving in the State, the Shrine Board has set
up Spot Registration Counters at Vaishnavi Dham, Jammu; Yatri Niwas, Jammu;
TRC, Jammu; TRC Srinagar; and close by to the Nunwan and Baltal Base Camps. The
CEO reiterated that any person wishing to undertake Yatra shall have to furnish
Compulsory Health Certificate for securing a Spot Registration permit.
The CEO informed that the Yatra has so far been running
smoothly, and all essential arrangements - power supply, water supply,
sanitation etc. – have been working well. An adequate number of Langars have
been set up by the Voluntary Organizations for the convenience of the Yatris
and helicopter services have been operating smoothly both from Pahalgam and
Baltal to Panjtarni, except on the first day when the services had to be
discontinued for about three hours due to bad weather conditions. The District Administration
has been asked to keep a close watch on the Tentwallas, Ponywallas and
Palkiwallas to prevent any over-charging from the Yatris.
JKP
playing vital role in promoting sports: Nasir
SRINAGAR, JUNE 30: Sports activities carried out by Jammu and
Kashmir Police are proving prudent in promoting sports culture, besides
inculcating moral values among the youth of the State. The department has been
contributing a lot in exposing the state youth to excel in national
competitions.
This was disclosed by Minister of State for Home, Mr. Nasir Aslam
Wani, while inaugurating 14th Police
Martyrs Memorial Football Tournament-2012 at Bakshi Stadium here this evening.
Addressing a large gathering of football lovers including students
from various educational institutions, he said that JKP has been contributing
in sports arena and has carried out various sports and cultural activities
under its civic action programme which has helped to chanalise the energy of
youth. He said that besides its excellence in professional policing, the force
has also stood high in promoting sports activities in the state. Under the
programme, force has under taken its sports activities in the far-flung areas
of the state to inculcate sports talent among the youth of these down trodden
areas also. Such activities, besides inspiring the youth, have strengthened
police public relations which is a positive sign to keep the peace maintained.
Mr. Nasir stressed upon the youth to seize the opportunities
provided by JKP to hone their talent in different sports and earn a good name
for the state by their excellence at high level competitions. He said that such
tournaments provide an opportunity to the sports lovers to watch high tech
competitions among the reputed teams and inspire them to excel, besides provide
plate-form to the state youth at their door step to polish their talent, he
said.
Paying
tributes to the police martyrs. Mr. Nasir said that the sacrifices of martyrs
have made JKP proud and it is due to their sacrifices that the people of the
state are living in a free atmosphere and the development works in the state
have regained their pace. He said that such occasions remind us to commemorate
the sacrifices of our martyrs who laid down their lives for safety and security
of the people.
Earlier,
the Director General of Police (DGP), Mr. K. Rajendra Kumar, deliberating on
the objectives of conducting such activities, said that this tournament has gained much popularity among the youth and
sports lovers, as it provides an opportunity to them to watch high-tech
competitions and fulfil their aspirations. He said that the department has been
under tacking various activities for the promotion of sports culture and the
welfare of youth of the state to channelize their energies and guide them
towards a bright career. He said that such activities also include raising of
football academies and coaching of talented sports person by our departmental
coaches.
JKP
playing vital role in promoting sports: Nasir
SRINAGAR, JUNE 30: Sports activities carried out by Jammu and
Kashmir Police are proving prudent in promoting sports culture, besides
inculcating moral values among the youth of the State. The department has been
contributing a lot in exposing the state youth to excel in national
competitions.
This was disclosed by Minister of State for Home, Mr. Nasir Aslam
Wani, while inaugurating 14th Police
Martyrs Memorial Football Tournament-2012 at Bakshi Stadium here this evening.
Addressing a large gathering of football lovers including students
from various educational institutions, he said that JKP has been contributing
in sports arena and has carried out various sports and cultural activities
under its civic action programme which has helped to chanalise the energy of
youth. He said that besides its excellence in professional policing, the force
has also stood high in promoting sports activities in the state. Under the
programme, force has under taken its sports activities in the far-flung areas
of the state to inculcate sports talent among the youth of these down trodden
areas also. Such activities, besides inspiring the youth, have strengthened
police public relations which is a positive sign to keep the peace maintained.
Mr. Nasir stressed upon the youth to seize the opportunities
provided by JKP to hone their talent in different sports and earn a good name
for the state by their excellence at high level competitions. He said that such
tournaments provide an opportunity to the sports lovers to watch high tech
competitions among the reputed teams and inspire them to excel, besides provide
plate-form to the state youth at their door step to polish their talent, he
said.
Paying
tributes to the police martyrs. Mr. Nasir said that the sacrifices of martyrs
have made JKP proud and it is due to their sacrifices that the people of the
state are living in a free atmosphere and the development works in the state
have regained their pace. He said that such occasions remind us to commemorate
the sacrifices of our martyrs who laid down their lives for safety and security
of the people.
Earlier,
the Director General of Police (DGP), Mr. K. Rajendra Kumar, deliberating on
the objectives of conducting such activities, said that this tournament has gained much popularity among the youth and
sports lovers, as it provides an opportunity to them to watch high-tech
competitions and fulfil their aspirations. He said that the department has been
under tacking various activities for the promotion of sports culture and the
welfare of youth of the state to channelize their energies and guide them
towards a bright career. He said that such activities also include raising of
football academies and coaching of talented sports person by our departmental
coaches.
GMC Ophthalmology deptt to
be upgraded: Chib
SRINAGAR, JUNE 30: Minister
for Medical Education, Youth Services and Sports Mr. R S Chib said the
Government is in the proposal to upgrade the Department of Ophthalmology,
Government Medical College, Srinagar to Regional Institute of Ophthalmology for
providing better medicare facilities to patients suffering from eye
diseases.
This was stated by the
Minister while addressing at the valedictory function of 2-day ACOIN IVth
National Continuing Medical Education (CME) Session-2012 here at SKICC.
The Minister said the land
measuring 13 kanals has already been earmarked at Dewan Bagh adjacent to GMC,
Srinagar for the construction of Regional Institute of Ophthalmology, adding
that the Union Government would be approached for funding.
Mr. Chib said that
organizing such conferences and session are very beneficial for the
professionals dealing with the medical profession in up-dating their knowledge
as the medical science is gaining advancement rapidly. He hoped that the
deliberations during the 2-day CME session will also be fruitful for the
participants in up- dating their knowledge. He lauded
organizers for conducting technical sessions by organizing camps at Harwan in
Srinagar, Sumbal in Bandipora and Chadoora in Budgam districts of Valley for
bringing fore the causes of Glucoma which is the main causes of permanent
blindness. He said such technical sessions during the conferences and workshops
play key role for understanding the problems and creating awareness among
masses.
The Minister said besides
construction of two Super Specialty hospitals one each at Jammu and Srinagar, two
maternity hospitals with full fledge Pediatrics units are also being coming-up
for providing better medicare facilities to the people of the
state.
The Minister also released
Souvenir of 4th National
CME-2012 on the occasion.
The 2-day ACOIN IVth
National Continuing Medical Education (CME) Session-2012 on ‘Glaucoma in Kashmir
Valley’ was jointly organized by Kashmir Ophthalmologist Society (KOS) and
Association of Community Ophthalmologist of India (ACOIN) in collaboration with
International Society of Manual Small Incision Cataract Surgeons (ISMSICS) and
Vision 2020: The Right to Sight India.
Among others those who
spoke on the occasion were Principal, Government Medical College, Srinagar
Prof. Rafiq Pampori, Director, SKIMS, Soura Dr. Showkat Zargar, Deputy Director
General (DDG), Indian Council for Medical Research (ICMR), New Delhi Dr. R S
Dhaliwal, General Secretary, Association of Community Ophthalmologist of India,
Dr. Swapan K Samantha, President, Kashmir Ophthalmologist Society & Head of
Ophthalmologist department, GMC, Srinagar Dr. Manzoor Qadir Keng.
Div Com inaugurates traffic
signals
SRINAGAR, JUNE 30:
Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir Dr. Asgar Hussain Samoon today inaugurated
points of 6 traffic signals in Srinagar city here.
These are Sant Nagar,
Baghat Barzulla Chowk, Iqbal Park, Ram Bagh, Tourist Reception Centre (TRC) and
Sonwar Chowk.
Among other, Commissioner,
Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC), Mr. G N Qasba, Joint Commissioner, SMC,
Mr. Fayaz Ahmad Balla, and other officers of SMC accompanied Divisional
Commissioner during the inauguration of traffic signals.
Chib announces Rs. 5 lakh
for GHSS Yaripora playground
SRINAGAR, JUNE 30: Minister
for Youth Services and Sports Mr. R S Chib today announced Rs. 5 lakh for the development
of playground of Government Higher Secondary School, Yaripora.
This announcement was made
by the Minister while addressing at the final of T-20 Cricket Tournament
organized by Sports Club Kulgam at Yaripora of Kulgam district. The final was
played between Yaripora and Gazipora teams which was won by Yaripora team by 10
runs.
As many as 55 teams from
South Kashmir participated during the tournament.
The Minister said that the
government is making all out efforts for development and upgradation of sports
infrastructure in the state for which various initiatives have been taken.
Mr. Chib while lauding the
organizers for conducting tournament said it was a grand initiative to exploit
the sports talent of the youth of remote areas. He said youth of the state have
ample sports talent and potential, which needs to be channelized and polished
in a befitting manner. He hoped
that conduct of such tournaments would go a long way in exploiting and shaping
the sports talent into the cricket main stage by way of nurturing budding
cricketers who would bring laurels to the state.
Mr. Chib highlighted
the importance of sports and said that it imbibes team spirit, discipline and
Physical fitness which are the basic requirements for living a successful life
and become a good citizen.
Responding to demands, the
Minister directed Deputy Commissioner, Kulgam for preparing DPRs for the development of Nona Mati Stadium, besides taking matter of
construction of old building of the school with the concerned department.
Later, the Minister gave
away trophies among winner and runner-up teams.
Among others, Deputy
Commissioner, Kulgam Mr. Jehangir Mir, Assistant Commissioner, Revenue, Mr.
Ghulam Hassan Sheikh, besides District Sports officers, other senior officers
of district administration were also present on the occasion.
Srinagar
June 30 (VOS): Devender
Singh Rana Political Advisor to the Chief Minister said that the state
collation government under the leadership of Omar Abdullah is committed to the
welfare of the people of the state with special focus on those living in far
flung, remote areas. He said the state government in the last three years
have empowered the people and given them the right to know and the right to
question in the quest to bring transparency and accountability in the system.
He said governance can only improve if the institutions are strengthened and
the Omar led government has created revived institutions and restored their
authority to ensure a better delivery
mechanism.
Rana
who was addressing workers meetings at Manjakote and Mendhar on the third day
of his tour to the twin border district of Rajouri and Poonch said “Omar led
dispensation has energized the State Accountability Commission, constituted
State Information Commission, enacted legislation for Vigilance Commission and
brought in historic legislation of Public Service Guarantee Act”, he said
adding that this clearly vindicates the seriousness of Chief Minister Omar
Abdullah to curb the menace of corruption and bring transparency in functioning
of the administration.
Rana
said that the innovative and befitting initiatives taken by Omar Abdullah-led
Government to restrict the chances of corruption and book culprits of
malpractices itself speak of their efficacy as these have been recognized
throughout the country. He said PDP’s propaganda cannot eclipse these glowing
initiatives taken by the Omar-led Government to curb the corruption and empower
common people.
“Today
any resident of the state can ask any question to the government about any financial
transaction, physical status of works and other matters of relevance. A citizen
is now empowered to ask questions about omissions and commissions by the
administration”, he said citing the example of vibrant and free functioning by
the State Right to Information Commission and State Accountability Commission
in the state.
Highlighting
the effectiveness of Public Service Guarantee Act, Rana said this Act empowered
the people to get public service in a time bound manner. “This Act has effected
topsy-turvy in the system by making erring public servants liable for fine and
punishment for failing or showing any laxity in time bound public service
delivery to the consumers”, he
said.
Rana highlighted the various
welfare schemes unleashed by the Omar led government for the welfare of the
youth of the state. He said the government’s concern was employment and
employability and the government was addressing both through creating avenues
of employment as also focusing on skill development to ensure that the youth of
the state are employable.
Addressing
the public meetings at these places Mushtaq Ahmed Bukhari Vice Chairman
Advisory Board for Pahari Speaking People and Javed Rana MLC said the
state government under the leadership of Omar Abdullah has chalked out a
comprehensive plan for the overall development of the state especially of
remote and far flung areas. They said during the last more than three years of
the coalition government under the leadership of Omar Abdullah has kick started
many developmental projects and laid out many developmental plans to be carried
out in the next coming years. They called upon the party rank and file to
work unitedly and strengthen the hands of the party and its leadership and take
programme and polices of the party and the government to every door
step.
Among
others who addressed the meetings at these places included Bashir Ahmed Wani,
Mohd Aslam Khan, ex-MLA Rajouri, Ch. Talib Hussain, ex-MP, M.R. Qureshi,ex-MLC,
Raja Parvez Ahmed, Shafayat Khan, Shafkat Mir, Surinder Singh Bunty, Ch. Wali
Dad, Ch. Rahim Dat, Rakesh Chib, Mudasar Zargar, Abdul Qadir Khan, Abdul Wahid
Kasana, Mohd Yaseen Khan, Tasadaq Khan, Abdul Gani, Nazir Advocate, Showkat
Choudhary, Showkat Advocate, Jai Kumar Gupta, Haji Abdul Rashid, Rafiq Khan,
Farooq Choudhary and others.
Union Power Ministry politicizes
legal, technical issue-Civil Society
State government not serious in
return of HEPs
Srinagar June 30 (VOS): Lashing out Union Power Ministry for
counseling Jammu and Kashmir government to take up the issue of transfer of
power projects from NHPC with the Prime Minister’s office , Kashmir civil
society termed it a conspiracy to politicize an issue which is technical
in nature and legal in ramifications. Members of the civil society spearheading
the campaign for return of power projects, Muhammad Khursheed Aalam, Sayed
Shakil Qalander and Bashir Assad in a joint statement issued here today termed
the statement of Union Power Ministry as unfortunate and illogical for the
issue of return of power projects to the state is of pure technical nature and
involves legality in terms of the agreements and Memoranda of
Understanding sighed by the state government with the union of India through
its subsidiary NHPC from time to time, however, advising the
state government to approach PMO amounts to politicizing a
technical issues only to buy the time. “this clearly indicates that Union Power
Ministry is not inclined to return the projects to the state as laid down in
terms and conditions for execution, operation, maintenance and Transfer
of the power projects run by NHPC on the waters of Jammu and Kashmir” the
civil society members statement said in the statement .
The trio alleged that state government was never
serious in taking back the projects from NHPC’s illegal occupation
and added that Cabinet Sub Committee Report on the issue was full of ambiguity,
however, the members of CSC continued to issue baseless statements to
hoodwink the people of the state.
Civil society members recalled the statements made by the
political establishment on the state particularly Chief Minister Omar Abdullah
and Minister for PHE, Irrigation and Flood Control Taj Mohiuddin that government
of India was sincere and the political system in New Delhi never wants to hurt
the interests of the state as for the return of NHPC owned Power
projects was concerned. “ If that was the case how come the state government
agreed to the dictates of Union Power Ministry’s
diktate to approach the PMO especially when the agreements whatsoever
reached upon earlier make it abundantly clear that Jammu and Kashmir government
can buy back the projects at the depreciated cost as and when it is in a
position to do so is beyond comprehension” questioned Khursheed Aalam,
Shakil Qalander and Bashir Assad.
“it has come from the horses mouth (Chief Minister Omar Abdullah)
that NHPC was illegally and unconstitutionally exploiting our resources as the
corporation was contemptuous towards laws of this state and violates the
terms of agreement, how can they now justify their
approaching PMO with folded hands and begging bowl” the trio said.
About employing locals in Uri-II HEP, the civil society members
said though it was welcome but it should have been for all the
power projects being executed by NHPC in Jammu and Kashmir.
“What about other projects where ratio of employment in
5:100 when it was agreed that all class C & D vacancies shall be fill;ed
locally, 50% of other higher managerial and ministerial vacancies shall be
filled by locals and 35% engineers shall be taken on deputation from the state
government” Khursheed Aalam, Shakil Qalander and Bashir Assad said.
They alleged that the concerned ministers has taken care of his
constituency alone ignoring how good employment opportunities were available in
other projects as well.
“there is not even a single man heading either of the seven
projects run by NHPC and as for the Joint Venture Company was concerned NHPC
was contemplating to appoint non-state subjects on the coveted positions” civil
society members said and added they had been all along demanding that ratio of
employment in NHPC for the locals should be directly proportionate to the total
annual revenue generation by the corporation from state’s resources. “ If NHPC
earns 50 to 55 % of its total profit from Jammu and Kashmir our share in the
employment should be 50 % and regional headquarters should be controlled
by locals.
They lashed at government for showing utter disregard to the
provisions of the much hyped J&K Water Resources (Regulation and
Management)Act as the NHPC was using the waters of the state even after it
failed to obtain license from the appropriate authority for using
waters.’ Make laws to break laws is what the state government is
synonymous for” said the trio.
On Chief Minister Omar Abdullah’s power dictate,
the civil society members said, “there is no electricity even during summer
months . It is for the first time that people are facing load shedding on this
scale in summer. People in Jammu are facing immense problems due to frequent
power cuts in scotching heat. It is complete failure of the system”.
Earlier government had claimed that it would provide uninterrupted power supply to metered areas. “But now they have curtailed the supply to these areas as well, said the trio.
No sensible government can afford to deprive its citizens of energy facility despite receiving fatty tariff bills monthly, they said and cautioned that continuous negligence of the issue will have serious repercussions.
The government should stop ‘heist” by NHPC before going tough on its own people, added the civil society members.
“Given utilization of our water sources, people should get free power. J&K has potential to generate 20,000 MWs of power and it’s a failure on the part of the government to harness it,” added they.
Earlier government had claimed that it would provide uninterrupted power supply to metered areas. “But now they have curtailed the supply to these areas as well, said the trio.
No sensible government can afford to deprive its citizens of energy facility despite receiving fatty tariff bills monthly, they said and cautioned that continuous negligence of the issue will have serious repercussions.
The government should stop ‘heist” by NHPC before going tough on its own people, added the civil society members.
“Given utilization of our water sources, people should get free power. J&K has potential to generate 20,000 MWs of power and it’s a failure on the part of the government to harness it,” added they.
ER. Inaugurated blood donation Camp
Srinagar
June 30 (VOS): MLA
Langate Er. Rashid today inaugurated a blood donation camp at Kralgund Qaziabad
in which dozens of volunteers donated their blood and MLA was the first
volunteer to donate his blood the champ was held as a part of eight phased
blood donation campaign during which about eight hundred people are expected to
donate their blood. Speaking on the occasion MLA appealed people to come
forward to contribute for the noble cause and help in saving human lives by
donating blood. Er. Rashid said on the occasion that he wants to empower people
by stressing upon them to perform their duties before seeking their rights. He
said that creation of Joint Effort Trust is a key step to help the poor and needees
and he thanked the volunteers of his area who registered them in huge numbers
to offer their blood to serve humanity. Speaking on the occasion Deputy
Commissioner Kupwara Sarmad Hafeez grated people of Langate especially those
who donated their blood today and expressed desire that such camps should be
held other [part of the District and other parts of the State. Additional
Deputy Com. Handwara Dr. Hussain, CMO Kupwara Dr Ab Majeed, BMO LAngate Dr.
Muneer and other respectable citizens and officers of district administration
were present on the occasion.
