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SRINAGAR, WEDNESDAY, 12 RAMDHAN 1433 AH ; 01 AUGUST 2012

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Omar stresses on early launch of restoration work of Peer Dastigeer (RA) Shrine

Reiterates direction for observing original heritage

Announces Rs one cr for Charar-e-Sharief

SRINAGAR, JULY 31 – Reiterating his directions for restoration of Peer Dastigeer(RA)  Shrine at Khanyar here, Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah today stressed on launch of immediate construction work soon tenders floated for the purpose are opened in the last week of August.

Chairing the 16^th meeting of Board of Directors of J&K Muslim Waqaf Board here today, the Chief Minister said that a well defined bar chart should be maintained for completing the construction in its original heritage structure and design.

Matters relating to expansion, internal designing of the shrine in consonance with the original heritage characteristic were also discussed in detail in the meeting.

A power point presentation about the restoration of the revered shrine was made by the Chairmen INTACT J&K Chapter, Mohammad Saleem Beig explaining various aspects of restoration. He said that INTACT has preserved digital maps and designs of the shrine which will help to reconstruct it in its original heritage.

The Chief Minister announced Rs. one crore for the construction of shop-line in Charar-i-Sharief for the rehabilitation of shopkeepers who are being shifted on account of development of infrastructure, sanitation units, bathrooms and other facilities in the shrine complex for which Dr. Farooq Abdullah has provided Rs. one crore out of Parliament Members Constituency Development Fund. Chief Minister directed for constitution of a Coordination Committee in this regard.

Matters pertaining to the beautification of Hazratbal shrine, polishing of dome and expansion of mosque also came up for the discussion. The Chief Minister who is also chairman of Muslim Waqaf Board directed for early formulation of blue print for the expansion of mosque at Hazratbal shrine complex.

The meeting discussed issues relating to the installation of fireproof strong rooms in the shrines to protect Tabarakats (holy relic). It also discussed measures pertaining to the security arrangements for shrines.

The meeting discussed action report of the decisions taken in the last BOD meeting, security plan for Assar-i-Sharief Hazratbal, construction of ladies Sheeshkhana-Hazratbal, illumination of Assar-i-Sharief Hazratbal, construction of BB Haleema College of nursing, setting up of farm for the cultivation of medicinal plants, merit-cum-poverty scholarship for students, administrative, financial and Budget matters were also discussed in the meeting.

The meeting was attended by the Finance Minister, Mr. Abdul Rahim Rather, Minister for Rural Development, Mr. Ali Mohammad Sagar, Vice Chairman Waqaf Board, M. Y. Qadri, members of the Board of Directors of Muslim Waqaf Board and various senior officers. 

Seminar organized by GDC Ganderbal on the topic

“The importance of Roza in modern life style”

            GANDERBAL, JULY 31: A seminar on “The Importance of Roza in Modern Life Style” was organized by the Debating Committee of the Government Degree College, Ganderbal in the Conference Hall.

            The Principal of the College, Prof. Nasreen Malik presided over the Seminar while a large number of luminaries including Professors and college students actively participated in the Seminar.

            On this occasion, Principal of the College, Prof. Nasreen Malik, Head Department of History, Prof. Abdul Majid Pandith and Prof. Rafiq Ahmad highlighted the importance of Roza in modern life style and encouraged the student community to participate in such functions.

            About 30 students spoke on the topic. The first three positions of Rs. 2,000, Rs. 1,500 and Rs. 1,000 were bagged by Shahzad Ahmad of Class B.A 2^nd year, Ruqaya of Class B.A 3^rd year and Shafiya of Class Ist year. Besides this two consolation prizes of Rs. 500 were also awarded.

Taing grieved over killing of youth at Shopian

Demands immediate enquiry

            SRINAGAR, JULY 31 – Deputy Chairman State Legislative Council, Mr. M.Y. Tang has expressed deep anguish over the killing of youth Aquib Yousuf at Balpora, Shopian.

He has demanded immediate enquiry in the matter so that culprits be brought to book immediately.

             While expressing sympathies with the bereaved family, he has demanded that due compensation may be released in their favour.

Kissan Credit Cards being provide to every farmer of J&K: Mir

Distributes 1000 KCC’s among the farmers of Pulwama

            WANMPORA (PULWAMA), JULY 31: In order to make available financial support to the farming community, Minister for Agriculture, Mr Ghulam Hassan Mir Tuesday said that every farmer of the state is being provided Kissan Credit Cards(KCC) to enhance the agriculture  activities.

            The Minister said this while distributing Kissan Credit cards at a function organized by department of Agriculture with collaboration of J&K bank here this afternoon.  In today’s function 1000 KCC were distributed among the farmers of different village of Pulwama.

            Member parliament, Mr Gh Nabi Ratnipore MLA Pulwama Mr Mohammad Khalil Band, Director agriculture, Kashmir, Dr Farooq Ahmad Lone, Lead bank officer of J&K bank also spoke on the occasion and highlighted the importance of the KCC scheme  for the benefit of farmers.

            Appreciating the generosity of the J&K bank for issuing KCC’s to the farmers, The Minister said that the scheme would benefit the farmers in a long way in boosting agriculture activities by way to meet timely the short term credit requirements for cultivation of crops, post harvest expenses and loans for the produce of marketing. He said that the farming community  at the peak of agriculture season  remains always in the dire need of financing and the availability of KCC would fulfils their aspirations at that time.

            Asking the farmers for judicious use of KCC’s, Minister said that the scheme would become successful only when the farmers would utilize the money judiciously and return the amount to the bank in due course of time.

             Mr Mir stressed upon the farmers to introduce farm mechanization for high return of yields. He said that we have to synchronize ourselves with latest Agri – Horti techniques utilized across the globe for making the agriculture as profitable activity. He said in this direction the department has conducted farm mechanization Mela’s across the state to motivate the farmers for its introduction adding that government is also providing subsidies on various schemes.

            The Minister said that government is contemplating to make available farm mechanization to the farmers at rent basis so that the marginal farmers could take the benefit of this schemes. He said that the motive behind the introduction of farm mechanization is to lower the labour cost of agriculture production.

            Referring about the irrigation facilities, The Minister said that government has made a comprehensive programme to tap the ground water resources for irrigation facilities to the Karewas of J&K. He said batteries of tube wells are being dug across the state to ensure adequate irrigation facilities to the un-irrigated cultivable areas of the state. He also announced that bore well be provided for the farmers of the area.

House Committee deliberates on Wet land issue

SRINAGAR, JULY 31: A meeting of the House Committee of Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly “to ascertain the factual position regarding the illegal encroachment of wet land in Srinagar, Baramulla and Bandipore districts and conversion of Agricultural and Kahcharai land for residential purposes with particular reference to Shalteng and its adjoining areas within 10 KMs radius, whether falling within the administrative jurisdiction of Srinagar Baramulla or Bandipora Districts” was held   here today under the Chairmanship of MLA Mir Saifullah.

The meeting was attended by Mr. Nazir Ahmad Gurezi, Syed Basharat Ahmad Bukhari, Mr. Nizam- ud-Din Bhat, Peerzada Mansoor Hussain and Mr. Abdul Majeed Wani.

The Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir, Commissioner Srinagar Municipal Corporation, District Development Commissioner, Baramulla, Director Land Records, Kashmir, Settlement Officer, Kashmir, Assistant Commissioner with the Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir, Wild Life Warden, DIG Baramulla and the BOCA Members also attended the meeting.

During the course of deliberations of the meeting the Committee among other things observed, on the basis of the report submitted by the Commissioner, SMC, that BOCA had granted permission for the establishment of Automobile workshop in favour of Mr. Abid Ansari son of Molvi Iftikar Hussain Ansari, which has been turned into a sale and purchase centre of Toyota Automobiles in gross violation of the permission so granted. The Committee, while taking a serious note of this kind of violation, directed the Commissioner, SMC to lock the said sale centre immediately besides taking stern action against the officers responsible for encouraging such un-lawful deals and to furnish the compliance report to the Committee within a period of two days positively for deciding further course of action in this behalf.

The committee also directed the Divisional commissioner Kashmir that since the Brari Nambal stands notified by the Government as wet land and change of land use in the area is not permissible under law and as such he should get published the said Notification in the print Media for information of the general public so that they would desist from purchasing any land there for residential or commercial purposes.

Chib discusses health scenario with Civil Society

            SRINAGAR, JULY 31- Minister of Youth Sports Services, Technical Education and Medical Education Mr. R S Chib today chaired a meeting with Civil Society Groups to discuss various issues related to functioning of Associated Hospital of GMC Srinagar. Mr. M K Dwivedi, IAS, Commissioner Secretary, Health and Medical Education, Principal, GMC Srinagar and other senior official of the department were also present. In a very fruitful discussion    several progressive suggestions were given by the representatives of the civil society.

            The setting up of the 200 bedded children hospital at Bemina was discussed. It was informed by the Secretary that the cost estimation and project report of the hospital was under process and accordingly the matter shall be taken up for funding and Administration Approval. The Minister desired that the project should take off in ground in two months time so that along with maternity Hospital project this children's hospital project could also be taken up for execution at the earliest.

            It was also discussed that the extension of LD Hospital is targeted to be completed in October- November this year. The civil Society members appreciated the improved pace of working in the project and hoped that the new block shall be made fully functional in stipulated time frame.

            Implementation of drug policy was discussed and it was appreciated that the drugs are now being procured as per new drug policy. It was also informed that the department is working on setting up generic drug stores in the state. The civil society members suggested strengthening of Drug Control department and also setting up of compact drug testing facilities in GMC. It was decided to explore the feasibility of setting up of such a facility.

            The civil society representatives appreciated the improvements made in functioning of the G B Pant Hospital and suggested setting up of a microbiology lab in the hospital at the earliest. It was also suggested to upgrade the pathology lab.

            All members suggested that the leave system being availed by the staff in lieu of night duty needs to be reviewed to improve efficiency and productivity of the staff.  The department agreed to review the system.

            Detailed Discussions regarding revamping the security and access control system in the hospitals were also made and certain crucial decisions were taken.

            Minister assured that the department is working round the clock to improve patient care in the Associated Hospitals of the state and all the suggestions of the civil society shall be considered for bring about further improvements in the functioning of the hospital.

Div Com issues advisory on purchase of migrant property

SRINAGAR, JULY 31:- Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir, Dr. Asgar Samoon has notified that some land brokers in connivance with some Revenue officials lure intending buyers under the grab of powers of attorney obtained from some migrants and even manage clandestine sale of migrant properties without seeking proper permission of his office which is the competent authority to permit alienation of migrant immovable properties under law thereby not only violating law but also causing great loss to the state exchequer by way of non-payment of the stamp duty fees.

The notification says that on several occasions such power of attorneys for alienations have been withdrawn by the concerned migrant owners of immovable properties in the Kashmir valley. In several cases, it is apprehended that the original migrants may have passed away and fresh power of attorneys need to be obtained from their legal heirs which need to be ascertained from the Relief Commissioner, Migrants and through wide publicity in the media                                           .

In order to check/curb this menace and to streamline such transactions, attorney holding individuals or groups or associations and the public at large is informed through the medium of this public notice that to produce such power of attorneys before his office for further verification about the genuineness/veracity and validity of such documents within a period of one week, the notification adds.

Mussarat posted as JDI, Kmr, Gulzar ADC Kulgam

SRINAGAR, JULY 31 –Government today placed Time Scale KAS officers as Selection Grade KAS officers on officiating basis. These officers are Mr. Muzaffar Ahmed Peer, Mr. Aijaz Abdullah Saraf, Mr. Pawan Singh Rathore, Mr. Mohammad Rafi, Mr. Mehraj-ud-Din Rather, Mr. Kishore Singh Chib, Mrs. Rubeena Kounsar, Mr. Mussarat-ul-Islam Soharwardy and Mrs. Mathora Masoom.

Consequent upon the above Mr. Muzaffar Ahmed Peer and Mr. Aijaz Abdullah Saraf, Deputy Secretaries have been designated as Additional Secretaries in their respective departments.

Mr. Mohammad Rafi and Mr. Kishore Singh Chib, Special Assistants have been designated as Officers on Special Duty with the concerned Ministers.

Mr. Mehraj-ud-Din Rather, Programme Officer, ICDS Projects Srinagar has been transferred and posted as Deputy Commissioner, Commercial Taxes Recoveries, Srinagar against an available vacancy.

Mr. Masrat-ul-Islam Soharwardy, Special Assistant to Minister of State for Home, Housing and Tourism has been transferred and posted as Joint Director Information, Kashmir against an available vacancy.

Mrs. Mathora Masoom, Deputy Director Employment Budgam has been transferred and posted as Programme Officer, ICDS Projects Srinagar.

Mr. Gulzar Ahmed Dar, Additional Secretary, J&K PSC has been transferred and posted as Additional Deputy Commissioner, Kulgam against an available vacancy.

Sham hails Indo-Duch MoU for flori promotion in JK

Directs officers to step up field visits, educate farmers

            SRINAGAR, JULY 31 – In order to promote commercial floriculture in Jammu and Kashmir in a big way, the State Government will take full benefits of Indo-Duch cooperation. The agreement between the two countries which has been signed recently envisages promotion of commercial floriculture in the State and Duch authorities will extend necessary technical knowhow to the farmers to develop new technologies for world renowned varieties of flowers.

            This information was given by the Minister for Horticulture & Floriculture, Mr. Sham Lal Sharma at a high-level meeting of officers held here today.

            Commissioner/Secretary Agriculture Production, Directors Floriculture, Kashmir/Jammu, Directors Horticulture, Kashmir/Jammu, Managing Director, JKHPMC, Director Planning and other officers of horticulture and floriculture were present in the meeting.

            Saying that Jammu and Kashmir is blessed with rich climatic conditions suitable for cultivation of high quality fruits and flowers, the Minister said that Government will step up its efforts to tap the un-explored potential from the new areas. He said during the past three years the Government has given focused attention to promote these sectors and farmers’ attention has diverted to adopt horticulture and floriculture activities. He said last year the State produced bulk quantity of flowers and supplied to other States, besides fulfilling the domestic requirements. The farmers earned handsome income from this business and helped the State in improving its economy.

            The Minister directed the officers to undertake field visits at least three days in a week to educate the farmers about the Government schemes and promotion of horticulture and floriculture activities. He directed for ensuring close coordination between the farmers so that benefits of various schemes percolate at the ground level.

            Elaborating details about the Indo-Duch MoU, the Minister maintained that objective of the agreement was to promote the floriculture in Jammu and Kashmir and Duch authorities have selected the State for the purpose in view of its climatic conditions. The Duch authorities will extend necessary technical knowhow to the officials and farmers of the State to promote new varieties of flowers which have great demand in the global market. He hoped that the agreement between two countries will benefit the farmers of Jammu and Kashmir in a big way and would help immensely in improving their socio-economic conditions. He directed the officers to take full benefit of the situation.

            While reviewing the overall performance of horticulture & floriculture sectors, the Minister stressed the need for renewed efforts to achieve the goals. He said horticulture is the only sector which provides special identity to the State in the country for its special varieties of different fruits, particularly the apple, walnuts and cherry and contributes a major portion in improving the economy of the State. He directed the officers to reach out the farmers and motivate them to adopt new varieties of fruits with special focus on quality to compete in the global market.

            Maintaining that year 2012 has been dedicated as horticulture year in the country, the Minister directed the officers to identify new areas to bring under the ambit of horticulture activities. He said in Jammu division, there is great scope for temperate horticulture and all out efforts should be made to tap the potential. He also stressed for revival of old orchards and nurseries to enhance the productivity.

Northern grid snag hits fasting valleyites

Power cut amid sweltering heat causes extreme discomfort to people

Out of our control: Chief Engineer PDD

Srinagar, July 31 (VOS): Due to development of yet another snag in the country’s northern grid, fasting people, amid scorching heat in Kashmir had to face extreme hardships today when power supply abruptly stopped.

Majority of areas in the valley were hit by the power failure, giving people uneasy times during most of the day.

"There is a technical snag in the northern grid, which is beyond our control", said Chief Engineer of the power development department (PDD) Kashmir. “I won’t be able to confirm how long it will take to rectify the snag”, he added.

People in Srinagar said the power failure was causing immense hardship as they are observing Ramzan fast amid an unusual spell of hot weather in Kashmir Valley.
Because of the longer days in July, people have to fast for nearly 16 hours.

“Scorching heat is causing perspiration making it very difficult for fasting people as they cannot take any fluids”, said Zahid Ahmad a student at Kashmir University.

However, the Chief Engineer expressed hope that situation will improve shortly. “We have diverted all the available electric supply from Uri Hydel Project to sustain supply of power essential services”, he said.

Meanwhile according to sources, a high level meeting, headed by the Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, was today held at the State Civil Secretariat to take stock of the situation.

The Chief Minister telephoned the Union Power Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde to get latest updates on the snag in the northern grid, sources added. He is also believed to be in constant touch with the authorities to meet the crisis.

Youth dies in Shopian

Died in an accident: Police

CRPF tortured and killed him: Locals

Mehbooba, Zawoora, Taing, Tarigami demand impartial probe

Srinagar, July 31 (VOS): A 20 year old youth, operating a tanker for supplying water, today got injured at Balpora Shopian in mysterious circumstances, who later died on way to hospital.

“Aaqib Ahmad Bhat son of Muhammad Yousf resident of Balpora while repairing water Tanker bearing registration number JKo1A/9595 at Balpora fell from it and got seriously injured”, police said in a statement.

He was shifted to local Hospital where from he was referred to Srinagar hospital for further treatment, however, he died on the way, added the statement.

However, hundreds of people took to road to protest what they called a custodial death of the youth by CRPF.

Bhat’s family alleged that he was beaten to death by CRPF troopers inside their camp, following an argument. “He was beaten by the CRPF troopers inside their camp and then they termed it as an accident,” Bhat’s father, Muhammad Yousuf said demanding an impartial probe into the killing of his son.

He claimed that the deceased had bruises in the abdominal region which suggested that he might have been hit by something.

Police has taken cognizance and started the investigation and FIR No. 249/12 has been registered in Police Station Shopian.

Peoples Democratic Party President Mehbooba Mufti has expressed grief over the mysterious death of the youth at Balpora Shopian. Expressing condolences to the family, Mehbooba demanded an impartial probe into the mysterious death.

MLA Shopian demands magisterial inquiry

Taking strong exception to the mysterious death of Aaqib Ahmad Bhat, Abdul Razaq Zawoora Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leader and MLA Shopian has demanded a magisterial inquiry into the incident.

 Zawoora who along with Gh Mohiudin Wachi a party leader, immediately visited the bereaved family to offer condolences, observed that Balpora incident where Bhat a twenty year old youth was found dead near his water tanker is condemnable and the circumstances that led to his death needs to be probed fairly, said a statement issued by PDP spokesperson.

Referring to the local version about the incident, the MLA Shopian demanded that since Bhat was allegedly taken into custody by CRPF, the angle needs to be investigated thoroughly to nab the culprits.

“Some vested interests are hell bent on disrupting peace and Aqib’s death is a component of that conspiracy which must be probed to contain this unwanted bloodshed in Kashmir,” Zawoora remarked.

“The youth had not even remote connection with the militancy. The culprits of this heinous crime must be booked and brought to justice,” he demanded while expressing solidarity with the bereaved family.

Zawoora said that since Bhat’s body has been found under mysterious circumstances his death smacks of something fishy. The MLA Shopian has expressed solidarity with the bereaved family and prayed for the departed soul.

Mirwaiz condemns killing of youth at Shopian

“Such incidents will keep happening till forces enjoy impunity”

Srinagar, July 31 (VOS): APHC Chairman, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq has sternly condemned the killing of Aquib Yousuf, Tanker driver, by paramilitary at Shopian Palpora.

Describing the incident as a horrendous example of state terrorism, Mirwaiz said an innocent Kashmiri- who was supplying them with water- was brutally murdered by the state forces for no fault of his.           

He said this incident has vindicated the stand of Hurriyat that till the extraordinary powers would remain vested with the state forces, such incidents would continue to occur again in the future as well.

Meanwhile, following the Hurriyat’s people contact programme, Hakim Abdul Rashid led a delegation including leaders Abdul Rashid unto, Abdul Majid Wani, to Beerwah badgam and apprised people about the party’s political and diplomatic efforts to solve the Kashmir dispute.

Addressing hundreds of people in Beerwah, the hurriyat leaders said that Kashmiris people should be allowed to choose their political destination. The leaders appealed people to show unity at this historical juncture of the history and fully support the Hurriyat.

Hurriyat spokesman has strongly condemned the detention of clerics at Peer Dastgeer Sahib (RA). The spokesman said it was a direct intervention in the religious affairs of clerics and people.    

Yasin Malik addresses people at Shopian

“Pro India parties, MLAs, MPs responsible for killings of Kashmiris”

Srinagar, July 31 (VOS): “The killing of innocent Aaquib by Central Reserve Police Forces of India has once again proved that our young ones are not safe even at their home. The wounds of Bandipora were still bleeding   that Indian forces tarnished our hearts and minds by the killing another youth at Shopian” said Chairman JKLF, M Yasin Malik while addressing a protest Rally at Palpora Shupian today.

Yasin Malik was accompanied by senior  JKLF  leaders Adv Bashir Ahmad Butt, Noor Mohmmad Kalwal, Showkat Ahmad Bakhshi, Bashir A Kashmiri,Ghulam Rasool Hazari,Mohamad Haneef and Distt. President Pulwama Javed Ahmad Bhat.

According to JKLF statement the delegation was supposed to visit Bandipora when the news of Shupian killing reached them .The delegation moved towards Shupian and after by passing many police hurdles reached Shupian after many hours of travel. Yasin went to the martyr’s graveyard and participated in Shaheed Aaquib’s burial. yasin was taken in a procession to the main Chowk of the village where he addressed a public gathering. Yasin in his address said that while we were still mourning innocent Hilal Ahmad Dar’s brutal killing at Bandipora, the terrorists in uniform have martyred another young one at shupian. Yasin asked why this killing is going unchecked. Why the blood of our young ones has became so cheap? Why are Indian forces so keen to kill our young and innocent youth? Yasin said that while this is a proved  fact that  the black laws like AFSPA that give these  Trigger happy forces a  free license to kill anybody in Kashmir but at the same time all  pro -India parties, M.L.A’s, MP’s including National Conference, PDP and congress are equally responsible for these killings. Yasin asked that isn’t it a fact that theses pro India politicians and their parties safe guard the interests of brutal forces. Are they not responsible for the laws that give these forces immense power to kill anyone? Yasin said that the only job of these pro India parties and their leaders is to safe guard the interests of these forces to ensure that their own kith and kin follow them as kings and queens. Yasin said that every now and then these pro India politicians do everything possible to bail out these brutal forces. Yasin said that no Kashmiri youth is safe until the last man of Indian army and forces is here. Yasin asked Kashmiris to be cautious and united in this hour of grief. We will have to differentiate between friends and foes added Yasin. Yasin said that a innocent boy who was driving a water tanker was killed by CRPF goons just because he refused to budge before them .Even two other drivers who are eye witness to the crime have are being kept in custody by the CRPF...Yasin said that any country and politician who safe guards the criminals like these has no right to claim itself a democratic country or a part of civilized world. Yasin said that our peaceful protest against these brutal killings will continue. After the public gathering a huge procession which included hundreds of women, men and youth was taken out. The participants of the rally raised slogans in the favor of Azadi, martyrs and Martyr youth Aaqib Ahmad

Masrat Alam released, rearrested at Kathua jail

Geelani condemns

Srinagar, July 31 (VOS): Muslim league leader Masrat Alam was today rearrested after being released from Kathua jail, Hurriyat Conference (G) spokesperson Ayaz Akbar told VOS.

“Since 2010 courts have quashed five PSAs against Alam, and today when his relatives went to receive him at Kathua jail, the jail authorities rearrested him after releasing Alam”, Ayaz Akbar said.

He said Alam was taken to some unknown place after being arrested, he said.

Meanwhile quoting Hurriyat Conference Chairman Syed Ali Geelani, Ayaz Akbar said, “We outrightly condemn the action. J&K police is not honoring any court judgments which have resulted in complete lawlessness”.

Engineer Rashid donates 1 lakh to policeman

Srinagar, July 31 (VOS): MLA Langate Er Rashid has provided one lakh rupees out of joint Effort Trust (JET) for medical aid to a Police personnel namely Reyaz Ahmad Pir of Naugam who had suffered a brain Hemorrhage stroke while being on duty and was shifted to All India Institute of Medical Sciences New Delhi.

As per concerned doctors a minimum amount of Six Lakh rupees is required for the treatment of the said patient.

Engineer accused police department of showing negligence towards their own men and said that it proves if Police authorities are not caring for their colleague how can they care for a common man.

Right to life of Kashmris should also concern SC: APDP

Srinagar, July 31 (VOS): The Association of Parents of Disappeared Persons (APDP), has expressed dismay over the indifference of the Supereme court of India towards the sufferings of the family members of the disappeared persons.

“The pro-active approach of the Supreme Court in taking suo-motto action against Amarnath yatra deaths, when contrasted with its past record in Jammu and Kashmir related human rights matters raises serious questions on the manner in which human rights violations in Jammu and Kashmir from 1989 to date are viewed in New Delhi”, the APDP said in a statement.

“The approximately 8000 persons subject to enforced disappearances, 70,000 persons killed during the conflict, at least 120 persons killed in the 2010 protests, disclosures of 6217 unmarked graves largely authenticated by the Government of Jammu and Kashmir through the RTI process and the State Human Rights Commission, rape, widespread torture and numerous other human rights violations should surely have merited similar pro-active action from the Supreme Court. On the contrary, cases that have been litigated before the Supreme Court, from the Masooda Parveen case to the recent Pathribal fake encounter case, have been dealt with in disappointing and problematic ways”, added the statement.

APDP believes that the enforced disappearances of the men, women and children of Jammu and Kashmir are a clear disregard for human life and should shake the conscience of any State or judicial system that considers itself civilized, and respectful of the rule of law and human life. The right not to disappear and right to life in Jammu and Kashmir should also be a concern for the Supreme Court, added the statement.  

“That the human rights violations, coupled with the complete failure of the investigative and prosecutorial mechanisms in Jammu and Kashmir, are not considered worthy of attention by the Supreme Court is shocking and a damning indictment of the Indian State and all its functionaries. This prioritization of some lives over others is condemnable”, adds the statement.

APDP reiterates its commitment to continue to bring the truth forward, including the double standards and duplicity of Indian systems of “justice”, added the statement.

Parts of Budgam in shambles: PC 
Srinagar, July 31 (VOS): Castigating the government for completely neglecting certain parts of Budgam, PC Vice Chairman Mohammad Kamaal Malik has said that people of Soibugh and Nusrullapora were facing enormous hardships on account of lack of electricity and clean drinking water. Kamaal said that Nusrullapora witnessed a serious agitation against the power situation in the village a year or so ago and the adminstration used an iron fist to clamp down on the agitating people who had just dared to demand their basic governance related rights. Stating that Nusrullapora was yet again at the brink of a similar situation Kamaal lashed out at the government and the local elected representative of Budgam for summarily failing in the dispensation of governance in the district.
Kamaal also lamented the state of the roads in Budgam district and cautioned that a further delay in improving the lot of the roads there would completely paralyze the economic, trade and business activities in the area. Stating that school children, employees, businessmen and traders face untold inconveniences due to the condition of the Nusrullapora - Shuhlipora road, Kamaal demanded an immediate upgradation and macadamization of the road.

Right to self determination only objective of sacrifices: Naqash

Srinagar, July 31 (VOS): Senior Hurriyat member and chief patron Islamic political party Mohammad Yousuf Naqash has in a meeting with the party workers from Zoonimar and Soura stressed them to thwart the conspiracies of Indian government against the ongoing freedom movement for which Kashmiris are perpetually struggling and giving innumerable supreme sacrifices.

These sacrifices are being given for only one objective to secure the inalienable right to self determination as per Kashmir specific U N resolutions in the light principle of right to self determination enshrined in U N charter, not for chair and material benefits. But the Indian agent parties in Kashmir at the behest of Indian government are busy in hatching conspiracies to divert the direction of this sacred movement, he said.

“Actually they are befooling Kashmiris when they claim that they are working for the solution of Kashmir dispute and are also shedding crocodile tears on the human rights violations at the hands of Indian forces. But their only one agenda is to strengthen the Indian illegal occupation on Kashmir for gaining access to chair and material benefits as reward from Indian government. Hence it is the moral responsibility of every Kashmiri to discourage and fail these nefarious intentions and actions of Indian agent parties in Kashmir.”, he said.

Our sincere efforts in this regard shall be the glowing tributes and respect to our martyrs .Our pro freedom leadership and activists should speed up their activities in regard to promoting the ongoing freedom movement, he added.

Naqash has further said that the presence of Indian forces in Kashmir will keep on causing death and destruction .So Kashmiris need to strategize the ongoing movement unitedly to invigorate the mass revolution for securing freedom from the colonial rule and oppression of India.

Lady commits suicide in Ang

Srinagar, July 31 (VOS): A 30 year old lady resident of Prakashpora Anchidoora, falling under the jurisdiction of Police Station Anantnag consumed some poisonous substance at her home. She was shifted to SMHS Hospital, Srinagar for treatment where she breathed her last. The body of deceased was handed over to her next of kin for last rites. Anantnag Police has registered a case and investigation is on.

02 Injured in road mishaps

Srinagar, July 31 (VOS): A Motorcycle bearing registration number JK01H/0459 fell in a deep crater near Grid Station Mangloora, falling under the jurisdiction of Police Station Kunzar, resulting in injuries to Motorcyclist Mukhtar Ahmad Wani age 25 years son of Khazir Muhammad Wani resident of Budran, Magma and a pillion Bilal Ahmad age 24 years son of Ghulam Ahmad Wani resident of Budran. Both the injured were shifted to Hospital for treatment. Police has registered a case in this regard.

J&K Bank announces recruitment of Relationship Executives

Srinagar, July 31 (VOS): Keeping pace with its expansion policy, J&K Bank, second largest employer in J&K state, is conducting a recruitment drive inviting online applications for the positions of Relationship Executive.

Commenting upon the drive, Bank’s Chairman and CEO Mushtaq Ahmad said, “Employment generation in the state is one of the major policy planks of our Bank. As of now our expansion plan is unfolding fast and so are the employment opportunities for talented youth of the state.”

All these initiatives by the bank are in line with the Bank’s mission of economic empowerment besides contributing towards employment generation in the state, he added.  

Notably, the eligible candidates are required to apply on-line through bank’s websitewww.jkbank.net as no other mode of application will be entertained.

Graduates with 55% marks or Post Graduates with 50% marks in the age group of 18-30 years as on 31-7-2012 (relaxable up to 5 years in respect of SC/ST and ex-servicemen) can apply for the posts. The candidate should also possess valid state subject.

GoI dreads people’s right to self-determination right. Hilal War

Srinagar, July 31 (VOS): Peoples Political Party Chairman Hilal Ahmad War today addressed a Press conference at Hotel Ahdoo’s here.

“Govt. of India has terrific dread and threat of universally recognized principle of self-determination right. Therefore, to avoid and bypass this doctrine she has now opened a new front with the secret help of Indo-Jewish Agencies in order to pave the way for dragging out the basic and essential principle of self-determination right and bypass its doctrine from the freedom struggle of Kashmir and to divert the attention of valiant youth of Kashmir from the indigenous freedom movement. For accomplishing this task various pygmies and pseudo-economists have been projected from both sides of Control Line under the garb of Trade and Commerce  who are secretly provided with enormous funds by Indo-Jewish  secret Agencies with the blessings of American C.I.A. and Indian R.A.W. by utilizing the Channels of ‘ Conference and Economic Diplomacy”, War said during the press corference.

“Through conviction and vision , PPP pioneered the historic Confidence Building Measures ( CBMs) embodied in its Roadmap , between India and Pakistan which transformed into reality in the shape of Srinagar-Muzaffarabad Bus Service followed by Truck service . We reiterated our stand that PPP’s Roadmap is the only solution to Kashmir Problem and to bring PEACE in this region which has been formulated by incorporating wishes and aspirations of all the people of pre-August 1947  Jammu and Kashmir”, he added.

The recent Cross Lo.C Conference sponsored by Delhi Based N.G.O, Centre for Dialogue and Reconciliation ( CDR)  at SKICC is an attempt whereby it was intended to expel tactfully the principle of self-determination right from our freedom struggle, dilute the fro-freedom sentiment among our youth and to reduce the struggle for freedom to an ordinary political problem between India and Pakistan which could be settled by Economic packages or other sorts of appeasement or nefarious plans through such conferences by  Government of India by purchasing and using traitors and pseudo experts of trade and commerce and some political concessions as well as minor adjustments of Control Line. The way the aforesaid conference was convened and projected gives clear indications that Govt of India has been trying to hoodwink the world opinion by convening such Conferences in Kashmir with a secret agenda. Therefore we reject this so called ‘Cross L.O.C. Trade conference’ and its recommendations.

 Being the architect and author of the idea and concept of Cross LOC Trade and Traffic as the biggest CBM s between India and Pakistan which pertain to Human and Economic aspect of Kashmir problem according to the ‘HILAL FORMULA” and having done an extensive research on all the three aspects of Kashmir Problem including Political aspect, I feel I am at a place, wherefrom I can sense the minutest of the agendas and secret plans behind this Conference.

The main objective of the idea and concept of Srinagar –Muzaffarabad bus service and Truck service, way back in 1996 apart from a CBM was to allow the people living on both sides of Control Line, to meet, interact and exchange views and thoughts on different political issues as members of ‘one Geo-political family’ for the interim period and to do trade relationship between two halves of Kashmir within the ambit of National Trade Policy of Jammu and Kashmir nation.

Alas! The purpose, aims and objectives of the said conference were totally against the philosophy, purpose and the concept of the ‘Cross Trade and Commerce as propounded in PPP Roadmap. Being the protagonist and a strong advocate of the Economic Independence of Kashmir, I have to painfully swallow the bitter pill to oppose and reject the said Conference.

“We fail to understand what mandate does a Delhi based NGO have to carry out such a conference in Kashmir and about Kashmir?  The way this conference was organized by Delhi based NGO smacks of some bigger conspiracy. The delegates from the other side of Control Line who are State Subjects of Jammu and Kashmir as we are, were brought here on Visa. The point here is that coming or going back on Visa means that the delegates have technically accepted Kashmir as a part of India and Cross LOC Trade will take the shape of International Trade between two countries (India and Pakistan) not between two halves of Kashmir”, he said.

Had CDR been genuine and sincere in their efforts they would have brought the traders from Azaad Kashmir to this (occupied) part of Kashmir on easy permit basis through Srinagar-Muzaffarabad Bus as was done in 2008 also. During their visit in 2008, they met pro-freedom leadership and took them into confidence before going ahead.

Secondly, the ‘Free Economic Zone’ or ‘Free Trade Zone’ the idea of which has been floated in the conference by using the smart tactics of Conference Diplomacy. This idea is nothing but a brainchild of Zionist Ideology and this well known Jewish Concept has been implemented and tested in many trouble torn and conflicting parts of globe to divert the attention of the struggling people and the world. If such kind of Conferences will go unopposed the day is not far when this conference take the shape of ‘Camp David Accord’ to bypass the Doctrine of Self-determination Right in Kashmir. 

 The participants of the conference who are also co-organizers and who claim to be the Trade experts and self acclaimed Champions of business particularly from our part of Kashmir, by supporting the Agendas within the Conference have proven their connections and linkages with Intelligence agencies. For instance, the height and emphasis given to raise the cross LOC trade  to the status of International Trade may sound fantastic and great but technically the status of International Trade means the two halves of Kashmir are made permanent and incorrigible. I personally advise and request them to desist from such nefarious activities of offering a chocolate of business and economy which will ultimately prove to be a sugar coated poison pill for Kashmirs and their sacred freedom movement. I want Mr. Mubeen Shah and Co. and his counterpart Mr. Zulfikar Abbassi, the so-called and self-acclaimed pioneers of Cross LOC trade to stay away from such conspiracies which they do under the banner and guise of Trade and Commerce and Mr. Mubeen Shah must remind himself of his role during the Economic Blockade in the year 2008 before pretending to be the well wisher of Kashmir, its people and the cause.

 I want to clear here that PPP is not averse to any business conference which is aimed at enhancing and boosting the economy of Kashmir  besides proving to be a great CBM between India and Pakistan which will ultimately create a congenial atmosphere for the final solution of Kashmir Tangle. But we want to make it clear that PPP would come out against any such Conference or move which is aimed at diverting the attention of world community in general and Kashmiri masses in particular from the real problem of Kashmir and its resolution. Even if nobody supports me in this endeavor, I would fight against it tooth and nail as one man army.   

Finally, I would like to suggest to the business communities of both sides of Control Line that before attending any such type of Conference or even signing any MOU, they must consult the pro-freedom leadership and to those who have presented the formula of ‘Cross LOC Trade and Traffic’ in order to see through the aforesaid sinister agenda from multiple angles in order to frustrate and foil the plans of Indo-Jewish Intel agencies. 

J&K Bank accords warm send-off to Khosa, Devinder

Srinagar, July 31 (VOS): J&K Bank today gave a warm send-off to Mohammad Yousuf Khosa who retired as Vice-president and Devinder Singh Sambyal who retired as Assistant vice president after attaining superannuation.

The Bank’s Executive President Parvez Ahmad was the Chief Guest on the occasion.

Hailing the contribution of Khosa and Sambyal, who has served the Institution in different capacities, Executive President said, “It is because of the life-long service and commitment of people like Mohammad Yousuf Khosa and Devinder Singh Sambyal this institution has achieved success and excels ahead with confidence.”

He further added that organizational culture which has been built by employees over a period of time through dedication, devotion, high level of commitment and emotional attachment needs to be preserved, promoted and passed on to new generation.

He also stressed upon the need for up-gradation of knowledge levels and skill-sets of employees enabling them to meet the future challenges successfully.

The farewell was accorded to them during a simple but impressive function at Bank’s Corporate Headquarters and Zonal Office, Jammu (C). O P sharma President Zonal head Jammu (c), Nishi baru V.P. S&C Jammu,   Arvind Gupta V.P Jammu (c) and other officers  of Zonal office Jammu were also present on the occasion.

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