Talent Hunt In Mathematics,
Union Govt. to conduct ‘Olympiad Contest’ in valley,
Successful students to get scholarship, free study reputed institutions
Srinagar, July 26 (VOS) :  National  board for higher Mathematics (TIFR) is conducting  a “Mathematical Olympiad test”  in December to select the candidates for grant of scholarship to peruse different degree courses with mathematics as their prime subject. The initiative has been taken by the Union government through National Board for Higher Mathematics, and conducting of test and other evaluations has been entrusted to Homi  Bhabha Centre for Science Education.
“The contest is being conducted with an intention to find out the best talent in Mathematics who could be financially supported for perusing Mathematics at graduation , Post graduation  and Doctorate level.”
Regional Coordinator for J&K region Dr. Bashir Ahmad Zarger told VOS on Friday. He said that students studying in 9th to 12th standard can apply for the Nationwide Test which would be held in the coming December. “Union government will provide scholarship to the successful candidates during the graduation and afterwards.” Added Zarger. He further said that the successful candidates can even get a chance to study free in any   reputed institute of the country.  “Desirous candidates can get the forms from the regional office of the Olympiad in the department of mathematics at  Kashmir University  up to 15th
August. Pertinently at least 23 regional centers have been established across the country for the training and selection of the student for the said contest.

‘LeT militant apprehended in Pulwama’

Srinagar, July 27 (VOS): A LeT militant was today apprehended on a tip off in village Wahipora, Pulwama by security forces.

During the joint operation launched by police , CRPF and 55 RR cordoned off the house of Ajaz Ahmad Najar son of Mohammad Yousuf resident of Wahipora Pulwama and apprehended a Lashker-e-Toiba militant Mohammad Mohsin Thoker alias Abu Hamza son of Ghulam Mohiuddin resident of Auynura, Pulwama from the house, said a police spokesperson.

“A mobile phone, one sim, one memory card, 12 letter pads of Lashker-e-Toiba and one LeT stamp were recovered from his possession. A case has been registered in this regard”, the police spokesperson added.        

1 Dies, 17 Injured in road mishaps

Srinagar, July 27 (VOS): One person has died while seventeen others were injured in different road accidents across the Kashmir Valley.

A Tractor bearing chassis number 0134DD80233/3 driven by Fayaz Ahmad War son of Ali Mohammad resident of Fagipora, Tangmarg skidded off on the road at Badipora, Tangmarg, Baramulla, falling under the jurisdiction of police station Tangmarg, resulting in on spot death of the driver. A case has been registered in this regard.

In another accident a Van bearing registration number JK06/1475 skidded off on the road and fell in a Nallah at Sagam, Anantnag, falling under the jurisdiction of police station Kokernag, resulting in injuries to five passengers. All the injured were hospitalized. A case has been registered in this regard.

In another accident a Maruti Car bearing registration number JK05/2175 and Nano Car bearing chassis number MA1612256CKB 14358 collided near Sikh Hotel, Busoo Mode, Hygam, Sopore, falling under the jurisdiction of police station Tarzoo, resulting in injuries to three persons including both the drivers. All the injured were hospitalized. A case has been registered in this regard.

A Tipper bearing registration number JK03C/3361 and a Matador bearing registration number JK03/0988 collided at National Highway, Frastabal, Awantipora, falling under the jurisdiction of police station Pampore resulting in injuries to ten students. Matador was carrying students of Government Women ITI Seer Hamdan from Srinagar towards Anantnag. All the injured were shifted to Sub District Hospital, Pampore for treatment. A case has been registered in this regard.

In another accident a Maruti Car bearing number JK05/9283 hit an unidentified Truck on rare side near Hajj House, Srinagar, falling under the jurisdiction of police station Parimpora, resulting in serious injures to Maruti driver Zubair Ahmad Tanga son of Mohammad Ashraf resident of Noorbagh, Baramulla. The injured was shifted to hospital for treatment.                

War condemns killing of Bandipora Youth

Srinagar, July 27 (VOS): People's Political Party (PPP), Chairman, Hilal Ahmad War condemned the killing of 19 year old boy, Hilal Ahmad Dar, who was killed by Army a few days back.

“The cold blooded murder of Bandipora youth is highly condemnable act in the eyes of civilized world”, a statement from the party said.

War termed the killings of Kashmir youth, a well thought out new genocide policy of Indian Security Forces in Kashmir. “The gruesome killing of the young boy of Aloosa Bandipora, of North Kashmir by the Indian Army in a stage managed encounter is a glaring example of Indian Genocide Policy in Kashmir.  Under the new strategy and a policy framed by Home Ministry of India, the genocide carried out by Indian Occupational Forces under the instructions of Home Ministry, young boys , the fourth generation of Kashmir problem are targeted purposefully to deter the new  generation of Kashmir to take the responsibilities of freedom movement”, reads the statement.

While paying rich tributes to slain youth Hilal Ahmad Dar, PPP Chief demanded that the perpetrators should be brought to book without any delay. He further said that Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) and other draconian laws have given license to men in Khaki to kill innocent Kashmiri youth like animals.

“By creating war situation, they cannot bypass or kill Kashmir Problem. They have but to concede the right of self-determination of the people of Kashmir sooner or later. They cannot escape from this issue. It is better and wiser to concede the right of self-determination as early as possible”, the statement added.

Burglars held in Baramulla 

Srinagar, July 27 (VOS): Baramulla police today apprehended two burglars in Kreeri apart from recovering stolen goods from them.

During intervening night of 24/25 July 2012 a Police Party of Police Station Kreeri while on night patrolling apprehended two suspicious persons Ajaz Ahmad Shala son of Mohammad Subhan Shala resident of Hyder Colony, Sopore and Ishtiyaq Ahmad Wani son of Mohammad Shafi Wani resident of Hanfia Colony Sopore near Hanfia Masjid Sharief at Wagila Kreeri, said a police statement.

“On preliminary questioning they disclosed that they were on burglary prowl and had stolen a digital clock, two electric endslights and two endslight chargers from Hanfia Masjid Sharief Wagila”, the statement added.

A case FIR No.52/2012 U/S 457,380 RPC has been registered in Police Station Kreeri. Both the persons were arrested and stolen property was recovered from their possession. Investigation is going on and more recoveries are expected, police said.

Engineer leads protest against Bandipora incident

Srinagar, July 27 (VOS): Hundreds of people led by independent MLA Langate Er Rashid took to streets in Handwara today against the recent Bandipora incident in which a 27 year old innocent youth namely Hilal Ahmad Dar was allegedly killed by troopers of 27 RR.

The procession passed through several markets of Handwara town raising slogans demanding that the culprits be brought to book.

All sorts of vehicular traffic had to go to halt for about an hour as a result of precession. The protesters later on staged a sit in in front of police station Handwara. Talking on the occasion Er Rashid said that it seems as if Kashmir is a law less island where security forces have been given license and free hand to kill innocent Kashmiris at their will.

He said that the statement of GOC on killing that the incident needs no inquiry speaks about the high volume of arrogance that has developed among the security forces during last 20 years. He said “if claims of the security agencies that there are now only a few militants present in the state, are believed to be true, then what is the logic of keeping seven lakh troopers to fight them and arm them with the dirty AFSPA”.

MLA questioned that if violence hit states like Andhera, Jarkhand, Manipore, Bangal and Assam etc do not need AFSPA to deal with the violence and militancy why is Jammu and Kashmir the exception. He said that there is a vicious circle in New Delhi who love Kashmir but hate Kashmiris and they want Kashmiris to surrender at all costs for raising voice to achieve their genuine political aspirations. He said that this all is being done to hold the Kashmiris at the barrel of the gun which is otherwise an internationally recognized dispute and India can not run away from the historic realties any more. Er. Rashid asked Omer Abdullah regime to show some commitment and courage and arrest the culprits involved in shoot out incidents at Zachaldara, Bandipora and Ashtingoo. He reminded Omer Abdullah of his hallow and cheap slogans regarding revocation of AFSPA, demilitarization of troops and restoration of autonomy and said that govt has lost moral strength and public support to fight people like Geelani on the political front.