Kashmir not a water and barter issue: Inqilabi

Srinagar, July 21 (VOS): Chief Patron Jammu Kashmir Mahaz-e-Azadi (MeA) Muhammad Azam Inqilabi Saturday criticized Pakistan’s Kashmir policy and termed it as ‘apologetic’.

He condemned arrest of pro-resistance leaders including Shabir Shah, Nayeem Khan and Javaid Mir and others at Islamabad.

In a statement issued here, Inqilabi termed the arrests as “interference in religious matters”.

“We strongly condemn this police action. Indian government should reconsider its macavellian tactics in Kashmir, as they are fraught with dangerous consequences,” he said.

MeA patron said the arrested pro-resistance leaders have played vital role in reviving of political institutions here. He also condemned the re-arrest of Muslim League Chairman Mushtaq-ul-Islam. Mushtaq was to address a press conference in Srinagar when police arrested him just five days after his release from a 20-month detention.

“These are the things due to which we consider the cross-Loc trade of onions and potatoes as an attempt to procrastinate the issue of Kashmir,” Inqilabi said.

He said “cosmetic measures” on Kashmir can’t ward-off threats posed by lingering of this issue.

He said India and Pakistan should give Kashmiris their right of self-determination. “This is the only way of achieving long lasting peace in the region.”

MeA patron criticized Pakistan’s “apologetic” Kashmir policy, which according to him has emboldened Indian government to “lockdown pro-resistance leaders in houses and jails.”

“This policy may have serious repercussions as youth are thinking on other options to continue the struggle. This cross-Loc trade will become a dream then.”

He said Pakistan should seriously give thought to its Kashmir policy. “Due to Pakistan’s weakness we are being persecuted.”  

Inqilabi said, “Kashmir is not a barter and water issue. It is the issue of right of self-determination to be conceded to Kashmiris.”

Saroori wishes to see Rahul as PM

Srinagar, July 21 (VOS): Former Minister and MLA Inderwal G M Saroori has welcomed Congress General Secretary Rahul Gandhi's decision to play a greater role in the party and national affairs.

“Rahul Gandhi had on Thursday formally announced that he would now play a more active role in the party and the government. "I will play a more active role in party and the government. The final decision is up to the Congress leadership," he said.

“Though the decision of Gandhi has come late, but we welcome it and want the Congress party to contest general elections under his leadership. I would like to see Rahul Gandhi as Prime Minister after 2014 General Elections,” he said in a statement.

He said those who know Rahul closely will agree that his method of political governance is direct, transparent and thoroughly political and that he does not accept factionalism.

Saroori also praised Gandhi for his intellectual personality and as a 'magnet' for the nation's youth.

Army organises medical camp

Srinagar, July 21 (VOS): As part of the Endeavour to reinforce the health and veterinary care in villages in remote areas, a medical cum veterinary camp was organised in Kandi Region of the Budgam District on 21 Jul 2012 with support from the local civil authorities.

The camp was organised by 53 Rashtriya Rifles of 12 Sect Rashtriya Rifles, where in a team of 04 doctors from Army and 04 civil doctors made available by civil administration SDH, Charar-e-Sharif worked tirelessly for hours to attend to the large number of patients who turned up for the medical checkup and treatment.  Presence of the lady doctor was particularly vital to cater to the women patients and the efficiency in managing the patients was infused by the efforts of a number of nursing assistants and paramedics.  Over 713 patients including 317 men, 236 women, 160 Children and 611 livestock were treated in the medical cum veterinary camp.

To further capitalise from such a yomen service, the treatment efforts were supplemented by the health awareness drive organised during the camp.  Towards this, talks on ailment prevention measures, nutrition, area and personal hygiene, sanitation and social issues like ‘Save The Girl Child’ and ‘Drug Abuse’ were conducted.  The overwhelming response from the local populace not only suggests the popularity of such social services but also reflects positively on the cementing bonds between ‘AWAM and JAWAN’.  The local populace expressed their gratitude and solicited conduct of more of such events by the Army in future.

Resonance Kota organizes career counseling programme

Srinagar, July 21 (VOS): A Kota based leading competitive coaching institute held a one day career counseling seminar in Pulwama to spread awareness among students of the valley regarding different career avenues.

The programme, conducted at Merry Land Public School Newa Pulwama was attended by a large number of students of the area. S.K Khajuria, Asstt Director Health and Family Welfare department was chief guest on the occasion.

AIEE and AIPM coordinators Rajendra Suthar and Nishant Parashar representing Resonance Kota held interactive sessions with students and answered their queries. They also apprised students about different schemes and facilities which they can avail at Resonance Kota Rajasthan. Speakers gave a presentation exhibiting latest techniques and strategies for clearing various competitive examinations.

Brij Bushan Khajuria from NIT Srinagar and Gazi Lone ex-student also spoke on the occasion.

Earlier, a felicitation function was organised by the Institute at Hotel Paradise in Srinagar in honor of students from the valley who cleared the CET-2012.

Ifra Jan, Rank 74 and Misbah Jan, Rank 80 were rewarded by Resonance on the occasion.

Man held with brown sugar 

Srinagar, July 21 (VOS): Police today arrested a man after recovering brown sugar from his possession in Tral area of South Kashmir’s Pulwama district

“Acting on special information, Tral Police established a Naka at Batagund crossing under the supervision of Dy SP Tral and SHO Police station Awantipora and apprehended Ghulam Nabi Beigh son of Abdul Ahad resident of Lurgam Tral and recovered 600 grams of brown sugar from his possession”, said a police statement.

Tral Police has registered a case under FIR No 35/12 under section 8/21 NDPS Act.

KU holding scientific writing, publishing workshop from July 23

Srinagar, July 21 (VOS): The department of Biotechnology at Kashmir university is organizing a virtual workshop on scientific writing and publishing aimed at   providing   an overview on the skills needed to write a strong scientific manuscript and publishing methods, on July 23.

Undergraduate students, Graduate students, Doctoral students, researchers, faculty, etc will participate in the seminar which will begin Monday at the conference hall of the department of bio technology, said Dr Rias Qadri, seminar coordinator.

 Dr Qadri said the topics to be covered during the workshop  will include  Organizing ones data, Powerful Titles and Compelling Abstracts, Tables and Figures, What do reviewers look for? The Submission Process, Dealing with Reviews and Ethics in Scientific Publishing.  A certificate of completion will be issued at the end of the workshop.

 Larry McDaniel  a Professor of Microbiology, Surgery, and Medicine at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. ,  a fellow of the Infectious Disease Society of America and the American Academy of Microbiology will be speaking to the partipants in a virtual interaction ..