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SRINAGAR, TUESDAY, 11 RAMDHAN 1433 AH ; 31 JULY 2012

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Omar for factoring in all options to improve power supply

             SRINAGAR, JULY 30 – Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah Monday received PowerPoint presentation on measures to be adopted in power sector to mitigate difficulties on distribution and supply counts and ensure hassle-free electricity to the consumers in the State.

            The presentation was made by Advisor to the Deputy Chairman, Planning Commission of India, Gajendra Haldea at a high level meeting here today attended by Finance Minister, Abdul Rahim Rather, Minister of State for Power, Shabir Ahmad Khan, Principal Secretary Finance, M. I. Khandey, Principal Secretary Planning, B. B. Vyas, Principal Secretary Power, Sudhanshu Pandey, Power Development Commissioner, various Chief Engineers and other officers.

            A comprehensive and detailed scenario for betterment of power supply to the consumers in the State was given out in the PowerPoint presentation dealing with various aspects and actions required to achieve this goal to the satisfaction of general people.

            The presentation also identified the areas where the initiative of Public-Private-Partnership (PPP) can be utilized to upgrade power distribution and supply scenario. Details about franchisee and PPP models were also explained in the meeting.

            Approving conduct of feasibility survey for both franchisee and PPP models, the Chief Minister said that feasibility report with expert opinion should be formulated to pave the way for moving ahead in this direction.

            The Chief Minister said that the prime concern of the government is to ensure hassle-free power supply to the people adding that effective measures to achieve this goal are need of the hour. He said every option should be factored in to upgrade and improve power supply situation in the State. He directed for time bound measures in this regard and stressed on long-term and short-term strategy to address the issue.

PAC for launching campaign against female foeticide

SRINAGAR, JULY 30: The Committee on Public Accounts (PAC) of Legislative Assembly which met here today under the chairmanship of Mr. Rafi Ahmad Mir emphasized the need for launching a vigorous awareness campaign through different media of communication to educate the general masses about the sex determination and saving girl child by way of banning the such tests which should commence from block level. Mr. Rafi stressed for involvement of educational institutions, NGOs, social organizations in the campaign so that the impact of the mission is strengthened at all levels.

            Legislators, Mr. Vijay Bakaya, Mr. Bashir Ahmad Magray, Mr. Nazir Ahmed Gurezi, Mrs. Bimla Luthura, Mrs. Indoo Pawar, Ch. Sukhnandan Kumar, Syed Bhasharat Ahmad Bukhari and Peerzada Mansoor Hussasin also spoke on the occasion and gave their suggestions for bringing further improvement in the health care in the State.

            Threadbare discussion was held on the functioning of the Health and Medical Education besides audit para’s.

            The Committee suggested for deployment of special team of doctors comprising physician, surgeon and Anesthesia to Gurez Tehsil at least for one month during winter season to facilitate the patients with adequate treatment  facilities for different ailments when the Tehsil remains cut-off from the valley.

            Among others, the meeting was attended by the Principal Accountant General, JK Dr. S. C. Pandey, Secretary Health and Medical Education Mr. M.K.Dwivedi, Director General Accounts and Treasuries Mr. Wali Mohammad Bhat, Director SKIMS Dr. Showkat Ahmed Zargar, Principal GMC Srinagar, Dr. Qazi Masood, Director Health Services Kashmir, Dr. Saleem, I/c Prinicpal GMC Jammu Dr. Aniece Chowdhary, Director Health Services Jammu, Dr. Mudhu Khullar and other officers of Health and Medical Education Department  besides senior officers of Assembly Secretariat.

Gurezi for deployment of doctors’ team to Gurez Constituency

SRINAGAR, JULY 30: Member Legislative Assembly Mr. Nazir Ahmad Gurezi today demanded for deployment of specialist team of doctors comprising physicians, surgeons and Anesthesiatists to Gurez Tehsil at least for one month during winter season to facilitate patients with adequate treatment facilities for different ailments when the Tehsil remains cut-off from the valley.

In his statement, Mr. Gurezi said that people of the Tehsil particularly the people living in inaccessible areas are facing hardships for want of medicare facilities during the winter.

He said though the government under the leadership of young and dynamic Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has taken upgradation and strengthening of infrastructure of all health institutions on priority sector but need is to take the medicare facilities to the people far flung areas.

Chib calls on Governor 

          SRINAGAR, JULY 30 - Mr. R. S. Chib, Minister for Medical Education, Youth Services and Sports, called on Mr. N. N. Vohra, Governor, at Raj Bhavan, here this evening.

          During their meeting, Mr. Chib briefed the Governor about various matters relating to the functioning of hospitals and medical services which are associated with medical education in the State.

          Mr. Chib also discussed with the Governor the initiatives being taken for the promotion of sports and implementation of schemes aimed at the welfare of the youth.

          The Governor stressed the vital importance of ensuring the delivery of satisfactory medical and health care services to all the people of the State.

          Various other matters pertaining to the rapid socio-economic development of the State also came up for discussion during the meeting. 

Rather cautions banks against Flight of Capital

Underscores banks vital role in State’s development

            SRINAGAR, JULY 30 – Underscoring the importance of Banking Institutions in generating economic activities and development in J&K, which has suffered a lot due to turmoil and has limited resources, the Minister for Finance and Ladakh Affairs, Mr. Abdul Rahim Rather today urged for hassle free lending facilities to the people especially priority sector without cumbersome formalities.

            Speaking to a gathering, after inaugurating 40^th Branch of HDFC Bank at Zainakote in out skirts of Srinagar city, the Minister asked the Banks to improve their Credit Deposit Ratio(CDR) and invest more in priority sector adding that Banks should not allow flight of capital from the State and should invest their maximum deposits within the J&K State as the Banks have a pivotal role in improving the States’ economy.

            Appreciating the HDFC Bank for expanding its branches in the State, the Minister urged to reach out to far flung and rural areas also so that people there can also be provided better banking facilities. He said competition among Banking Institutions is in the greater interests of the people as they can have choice and alternative to select best service provider. 

            “Where Banks should provide hassle free credit to the people, it was obligatory for Bank customers and clients to invest the loans on productive ventures and repay the loan instalments regularly”, Mr Rather said adding that this was very essential for better bank-client relationship. He hoped the presence of HDFC Bank in J&K would help to accelerate the pace of development, besides providing employment to the educated youth of the State. He congratulated the Bank for improving its’ CDR to 39% up to June this year against RBI target of 40% upto March 2013. This performance itself speaks that the Bank will surpass the RBI target with respect to CDR.

            Mr. Zubair Iqbal, Vice President and circle/ State Head of Jammu and Kashmir on this occasion said that against deposits of Rs. 7000 crore the Bank has provided credit to the tune of Rs. 300 crore which include Rs. 80 crore to the priority sector. The credit provided to Agriculture Sector accounts to Rs. 41crore and SME Sector Rs. 39 crore, he added.

            He said HDFC plans to open its 20 more branches and 30 ATMs in the State by ending March 2013. At present there are 95 ATMs of HDFC Bank operational    in various parts of the State.

Accomplish ongoing Power projects on priority: House Panel to J&KPDC

SRINAGAR, JULY 30 – The Committee on Assurance (AC) of Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly which met here today under the Chairmanship of MLA Mr. Nazir Ahmad Gurezi stressed upon the Power Development Department (PDD) to speed up the pace of work on all ongoing power projects and complete them in a stipulated time frame.

            The Committee Members Mr. Mushtaq Ahmad Shah, Haji Mohammad Ashraf Ganai and Mr. Jagdish Raj Sapolia discussed in detail the working of the PDD, ongoing power projects besides action taken reports of various Assurances of the Department held out on the floor of the House from time to time. After satisfactory reply from the department the Committee dropped some Assurances.

            It was informed in the meeting that the construction work on 9 mw DAH, 9MW Hanu, Geo Thermal Project in Ladakh will be started soon.

            Among others, Principal Secretary PDD, Mr. Sudanshu Pandey, Managing Director J&K, Power Development Corporation Mr. Basharat Ahmad Dhar, Chief Engineer (M&RE) Kashmir, Chief Engineer (M&RE) Jammu and other officers of PDD and its allied wings besides senior officers of Assembly Secretariat attended the meeting.  

Over 12,000 kanals handed over to Wetlands Department

            SRINAGAR, JULY 30: On the instructions of Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Dr. Asgar Hassan Samoon 12,758 kanals of wetlands have been handed over to Divisional Forest Officer, Wetlands Department by the Deputy Commissioners.

            This order was issued in pursuance of the recommendations of the House Committee on Wetlands. These wetlands fall in four districts of Pulwama, Anantnag, Bandipora and Budgam. The villages where these wetlands exist are Numblabal Pampore, Kranchu, Lalpora (Pulwama) and Marhama, Suther Sethgar (Anantnag), Rakh Malgam (Bandipora) and Numbal Narkara (Budgam).

            It may be mentioned that wetlands are very important to maintain the ecosystem and biodiversity, as they filter the sediment load and nutrients from the upper catchment.

            Divisional Commissioner directed the Wetlands Department to remove the encroachments, if any, from the wetlands and their peripheries, within three months. Concerned Deputy Commissioners and District SPs have been asked to provide all necessary assistance in this regard.

Div Com reviews widening of Parimpora-Narbal road

            SRINAGAR, JULY 30: Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir Dr. Asgar Hassan Samoon chaired a high level meeting today to review the status of the widening of Parimpora-Narbal road.

            The meeting was attended by Deputy Commissioner, Srinagar, Baseer Ahmed Khan, Chief Engineer Project Beacon, Brigadier TPS Rawat, Chief Engineer Irrigation & Flood Control, Ahmed Muzaffar Lanker, Chief Engineer PHE, G.R. Zargar, Director ERA, O.P. Dubey, Additional Deputy Commissioner Srinagar, Nazim Khan, Superintending Engineer Hydraulic and other senior officers.

            The road project involves acquisition of 725 kanals of land. Rs 116.33 crore has been disbursed to the land owners besides, Rs. 65 Crore has been paid for structures, and shops.

            The meeting discussed in detail the measures taken by departments to shift utilities. The impediments and bottlenecks were also discussed so that appropriate measures can be taken and the project completed in time.

Scientists called upon to come up with productive research

        JAMMU, JULY 30- Emphasis was laid on promotion of research and extension activities for the benefit of the farming community at the 13th Research Council Meeting which was held here today at Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology (SKUAST), Jammu.

            The Research Council   meeting held under the chairmanship of Vice Chancellor Dr. D. K. Arora , will continue for two days.

            In his address, Vice Chancellor stressed upon the scientist fraternity to lay give priority to research that would help the farmers to help increase productivity and ensure better return for their produce. He asserted  that the applied research should target for more profitability to the farming community through better varieties and introduction of hybrids. He stressed for fast dissemination of  research  work done in the university  in Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, Mushroom, Bee-keeping, Value addition, Post Harvest Technology. He also underlined the need for preparing an action plan to meet the challenges posed by climate change and global warming.

            Director Research Dr. A.S. Bali in his welcome address gave an account of   various research activities carried in the University. He impressed upon scientists to evolve new high yielding varieties to increase productivity.

            The meeting was also attended by Heads of different Departments of the Government of Jammu and Kashmir, Directors and Deans, Heads of the Divisions, Stations and Regional Stations of the University besides other stake-holders.

PDP celebrates 13th Foundation Day

Mufti urges PM to accept Zardari’s invite

‘New Delhi wants hand picked yes-men in J&K, people should resist that’

Delhi should learn to trust Kashmiris: Mehbooba

Srinagar, July 30 (VOS): Urging New Delhi to change its political attitude towards Jammu and Kashmir and calling upon Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh to accept the invitation of President Asif Ali Zardari to visit Pakistan, PDP Patron Mufti Mohammad Sayeed today said unless internal and external dimensions of J&K are addressed effectively ‘the sore will continue to fester’.

Addressing a mammoth gathering of PDP workers on the 13thFoundation day anniversary at TRC ground here, Mufti said J&K can not be denied its right to decide its own destiny through democratic methods. Mufti said President Zardari’s invite to Prime Minister Dr Singh to visit that country on Guru Nank Dev Ji’s birth anniversary reflects change of attitude in Pakistan establishment including army and our country should respond to this transformation.

On this occasion a resolution was passed by the gathering detailing the party’s Self Rule agenda and trust deficit between the people of J&K and rest of the country. On Mufti’s suggestion the gathering amended the resolution to include its demand for the Prime Minister Dr Singh to resume dialogue at the highest level with its Pakistani counterpart.

The PDP patron said it was unfortunate that Dialogue Process between two countries has been reduced to cosmetic photo sessions without concluding any concrete decisions. Mufti said that though people of J&K do not expect any major breakthrough in the upcoming meeting of heads of the two countries but the process of dialogue which has unfortunately got stalled must start somewhere. “We want them to take J&K specific confidence building measures in the upcoming meet between Foreign Ministers’ S M Krishna and Hina Rabbani Khar,” he demanded.

Mufti cautioned New Delhi against its’ over bearing attitude towards J&K saying that it must have again witnessed the result of 2008 election manipulations. “First they subverted the democratic process in 1987 and then in 2008 through tactical rigging. The results are obvious. The present dispensation in J&K has lost its legitimacy,” he observed. The PDP patron said that unfortunately, the establishment in Delhi has not been comfortable with strong representative voices from J&K and it has historically promoted hand picked yes-men who can carry out orders of establishment. “It is time that the people of the state realize the power of vote which alone can change our destiny and enable us to fight the hegemonic mindset,” Mufti observed.

He said while strong regional parties have emerged throughout the country giving it true democratic and federal structure, unfortunately, leaders like Mamata Banerjee, Jay Lalita, or Akhilesh Yadav   are not allowed to emerge out in J&K.

While referring to dismal functioning of the present dispensation in J&K Mufti said that Armed Forces Special Powers Act has been made a mere slogan by the present government but on ground it has even failed to take action against its own policemen involved in 2010 killings. “Have this government concluded any inquiry in a single case of 120 innocent civilian killings that took place in 2010. The National Conference surrendered all the power projects to NHPC and the biggest treachery with the people of J&K was when it surrendered the sovereignty of J&K Bank to RBI. This government has missed the deadline of municipal elections which were otherwise scheduled to be held in 2010. The Panchayats have been virtually rendered defunct. For the last four years there has been no purposeful district development board meeting and planning process has been rendered to selective distribution of funds. The entire system of governance is defunct,” Mufti remarked.

He said the PDP which was founded in 1999 with immediate purpose of relieving the people of the state of the pain inflicted by an insensitive system had evolved into a viable forum for resolution. The PDP Patron said the party’s vision of establishing a Free Economic Zone (FEZ) while making the LOC irrelevant has been suffering in the last few years due to administrative inertia. He said the present dispensation has utterly failed to facilitate trade across LoC as was envisioned at the time of opening of traditional routes in PDP tenure. He said free access to out side world, reopening of historic routes, return of the power projects and restoration of democratic institutions are at top of the PDP agenda.

Mufti said PDP’s vision document Self Rule envisages rollback of Article 356 of Indian constitution and its demand for an elected governor will reflect a true federal system in India. Mufti advocated for better representation in state versus central ratio in administration saying that 90 per cent of locals should constitute quota of IAS, IPS and other civil services in J&K and there should be a symbloc representation from outside the state.

Mufti urged the Prime Minister Dr Singh not to make the present position of trade and people to people contact across LoC static. He said there was a dire need of strong impetus in this direction.  The PDP patron urged his party members to create a better awareness about its agenda by reaching out to people in every corner of the state.

On this occasion, Mehbooba Mufti, president PDP said that it was accepted from this government to open new avenues for youth of the state but instead the youth have been made a focused victim of inefficency, corruption and police repression. She said everything in J&K is on sale whether it is jobs, contracts ad transfers. The corruption industry is growing by leaps and bounds. Mehbooba said the present government has failed to fulfill the commitment of Chief Minister Omar Abdullah which he made on the floor of legislative assembly that all FIRs against youth would be withdrawn. Instead, she said, more youth have been arrested and false and fabricated cases registered against teenagers.

She warned the government that PDP could not wait indefinitely for these FIRs to be withdrawn. Mehbooba said the people of J&K could not be denied their democratic right for too long. “I call upon leaders in New Delhi to learn to trust the people of J&K. They are the best security for the state and the country. The laws like AFSPA which took another youth Hilal Ahmad Dar in Bandipore have to go and security forcdes which have perfomed their duties of restoring peace have to be relieved from civilian areas,” Mehbooba observed.

She said the state has to come out of the siege that was laid around by circumstances created by partition. “I am requesting New Delhi that we don’t want go away but don’t imprison us. Allow us to use the routes that connect us to outside world in Central Asia and other countries as much as other roads that connect us with the country. She said the future of J&K lies in liberating it from the present state of siege and reopening its traditional routes along LoC. “Alongwith this we need improved connectivity between regions and sub regions . For this state government will need central government assistance for tunnels to connect Kishtwar-Gadol, Bandipore-Gurez, Thathri-Doda and Kupwara-Karnah,” she said, while urging upon party workers to educate the people about the positive nature of PDP vision of peace and prosperity.

Significantly, the function was attended by Kashmiri pandit’s affliated with PDP who had come from across the state. All the MLAs, MLCs, District Presidents and other office bearers of the party were present on the occasion.

 Mirwaiz for making cross LoC trade easy

Srinagar, July 30 (VOS): Hurriyat Conference (M) Chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq today stressed on the need for making the cross-LOC trade easy.

Mirwaiz said the contacts between the cross LOC traders should be strengthened. However, he said, the big part of cross-LOC trade is still in the hands of non-Jammu and Kashmir traders. Terming it as an economic exploitation, he said it was against the interest of Kashmiri traders for whom the trade was initiated.

Mirwaiz opined his views while addressing a gathering at the historic shrine of Hazrat Naqashbandh Sahab (RA) on the Youm-e-Wisaal (death anniversary) of Ummul Momineen Hazrat Khadija tul Kubra (R A).

APHC Chairman said the objectives for which the cross LOC trade was initiated are dying a slow death due to unnecessary intervention of non-state traders and customs department. He said that the cross- loc trade should have been purely run by the state subjects so that the people from both Kashmir’s would have immensely benefited from it. He said that he would take up this matter with Pakistani establishment during his visit to Pakistan.

Mirwaiz expressed his surprise over the fact that on one hand the Indian mainstream parties were allowed to hold public rally while as on another people were kept under hostage and subjected to immense inconvenience due to security hurdles in this sacred month. Taking a further dig, he said that Indian parties were allowed to hold rallies under the shade of gun while hurriyat leadership was put under house detention, even not allowed to offer Friday, leave aside performing their political activities.

Mirwaiz said that the whole state machinery is pressed into service if NC and PDP have to hold rally.

“If we have to go to a place for even offering condolences, we are locked by the puppet administration in our houses,” he said.

Meanwhile, earlier Mirwaiz inaugurated Wall Max Shopping Mall at Munawarabad Srinagar. During the event, he said that the youth should not wait for the government jobs and waste their precious time, instead, they should take business as their mode of earning livelihood. Mirwaiz said that in the economically backward state, unemployment was growing on a rapid pace which was a measure cause of worry for the youth.

Shedding light on the life Ummul Momineen Hazrat Khadija tul Kubra (R A), APHC Chairman said women fold should make her as their role model follow her foot-steps.  

Army orders probe into Bandipora killing

Promises impartial probe

Srinagar, July 30 (VOS): Army authorities have ordered a thorough probe headed by a senior officer to investigate into the incident of Ashtingoo, Bandipora on the night of 24 July, in which Hilal Ahmad Dar of Village Aloosa was killed.

“The probe will consider all the aspects of the incident including inputs from AWAAM and Jammu & Kashmir Police and an earnest endeavour will be made to bring out the truth.  Depending on the outcome of the investigations, action will be taken as per the law of the land”, said the army spokesperson in a statement today.

While reassuring of fair and transparent investigation into the incident, the Army authorities reiterated that the Army is committed towards peace in the Valley and security, well being and dignity of the people.

“Notwithstanding the outcome of this incident, the Army has conveyed its full sympathies towards the aggrieved family for the loss of life of Hilal Ahmad Dar”, he added.

The Army also stated that it is fully cooperating with the Police investigations.

Jamaat for impartial probe into Bandipora killing

‘Muslim youth being killed in pseudo-encounters’

Srinagar, July 30 (VOS): Jamaat-e-Islami J&K has demanded a fair and impartial probe into the killing of Hilal Ahmad of Bandipora by army through a reputed judicial commission and stressed upon the Amnesty International to take immediate notice of this and other such incidents for the sake of justice.
”Jamaat-e-Islami J&K describes the killing of an innocent Bandipora boy, Hilal Ahmad Dar an eye-opener for the world-community as to how the Muslim youth are killed in this part of the globe by hatching conspiracies of pseudo-encounters”, said the Jamaat spokesperson Advocate Zahid Ali in a statement.

If the theory of investigating agency is believed to be true, why instead of approaching a single boy, the army contingent in ambush fired on him indiscriminately, asked the spokesperson.

“On the other hand those people, who saw the dead body of Hilal, say that there were visible torture marks on his body which indicates something else. It seems that the investigating agency is trying to give a clean
chit to army personnel involved in this heinous crime”, he added.

How long can the reality be concealed from the world by these shabby investigating exercises? A day will come when everyone will know the facts, he added. 

Youth ready to tread on dangerous course to break logjam: Inqilabi

Srinagar, July 30 (VOS): Chief Patron Jammu Kashmir Mahaz-e-Azadi (MeA) Muhammad Azam Inqilabi Monday paid tributes to Martyr Muhammad Maqbool Malik on his 21st anniversary.

In a statement issued here, Inqilabi paid glowing tributes to all martyrs of Kashmir. “Every Kashmir martyr is a beacon light for us. Martyrdom of Maqbool Malik provided a way for change in strategy of the movement for its good.”

He said martyrs are identity of this nation. “World remembers Kashmir as a brave nation only because of them.”

Inqilabi said Pakistan’s “water and barter K-policy” has emboldened Indian leadership and its troops are perpetuating human rights violations in Kashmir.

He said this policy is bound to fail as it will further status-quo in Kashmir. “Kashmir youth are ready to tread on dangerous course to break the logjam on Kashmir.”

MeA patron said Pakistan has kept Kashmir issue alive on political, diplomatic and militant front.

“But it is also true that Pakistan through Jan.5 1949 UNCIP resolutions dented our position as stakeholder in the dispute. Through this Kashmir literary became a border dispute between India & Pakistan,” he said.

He said it resulted in India becoming “more stubborn” on Kashmir front.

Inqilabi said UNCIP resolution of Aug.13, 1948 guarantee our position as prime party to the dispute.

“Those who stress on tripartite talks as way to resolve Kashmir issue should stress on this resolution. It guarantees us unfettered right of self-determination,” he added.

He said Kashmir is not a border dispute between India and Pakistan but the issue involving future of 15 million people of J&K.

“Kashmir issue can’t be solved bilaterally between India & Pakistan. It will only get resolved through tripartite talks involving Kashmiris as well,” the press statement reads.

He said Kashmir leaders should prepare a clear cut road map before such talks.

Inqilabi appealed Syed Salahudin, Amanullah Khan, Justice Majeed Malik, Abdur Rasheed Turabi, Sardar Ateeq Ahmad Khan and other leaders to call for strike in Pakistan Administered Kashmir on August 13.

“These leaders should stress on importance of Aug.13, 1948 UNCIP resolutions on this day,” he added.

“Demolition of Berlin Wall (Loc) and installation of joint parliament in united-Kashmir will provide a way out for resolving Kashmir issue democratically and amicably,” Inqilabi said in the statement.

DC Anantnag seals illegal brick kiln

Srinagar, July 30 (VOS): Deputy Commissioner Anantnag today sealed a brick kiln in the district after finding it operating illegally.

Upon finding a brick kiln namely Khurshid Brick Kiln at Thajiwara Anantnag operating without necessary permission and no objection certificate from the State Pollution Control Board, DC Anantnag Farooq A Shah ordered on spot sealing of the brick kiln.

The DDC ordered that hence forth there will be complete ban on establishing of brick kilns on paddy land. “All the unauthorized brick kilns shall be closed in the district as these kilns have affected the environment and ecology of the area”, Shah told VOS over phone.

Meanwhile, the DDC placed one patwari namely Shameem Ahmad under suspension for being negligent towards his duties.

All the tehsildars and SHOs have been directed not to allow any illegal construction of brick kilns in the district, the DDC added.VOS

People league holding seminar on 4^th anniversary of Sheikh Aziz

Srinagar, July 30 (VOS): On the 4^th anniversary of Sheikh Abdul Aziz, Peoples League is holding a seminar on August 11 at the Hurriyat Conference Headquarters at Rajbagh, PL spokesman told VOS over phone.

The seminar organised in memory of the League’s former Chariman Sheikh Abdul Aziz, will be presided over by the Hurriyat Conference Chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, he added.

According to the spokesperson, the preparation were given a final shape today in an emergency meeting held under PL leader Mukhtar Ahmad Waza at Srinagar today.

Peoples league has set up an organizing committee comprising Mohammad Ashraf, Farooq Ahmad Dar, Ghulam Nabi Waseem and Imtiyaz Ahmad Reshi. The prevelant situation in the valley and outside was also discussed in the meeting, the spokesman added. (VOS)

Be vigilant of mischievous elements Kamal to party workers

“Committed to the revocation of AFSPA”

“PDP a creation of agencies”

Srinagar, July 30 (VOS): National Conference today has directed the rank and file of the party to be vigilant and give befitting reply to mischievous elements who are involved in mischievous fabricated and baseless propaganda.

Addressing a workers meeting at Nawi Subh Complex, Party’s Additional general Secretary Sheikh Mustafa Kamal said the coalition government under dynamic leadership of Omar Abdullah has given the best governance in the state and the state is progressing in all spheres of life.

Kamal 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 that Omar Abdullah led government has created revived and restored institutions to ensure a better delivery mechanism.

Highlighting the features of good governance of the NC led coalition the Additional General Secretary said that RTI and Public Services Guarantee Acts, giving powers to Accountability Commission was aimed to empower the people and provide them an opportunity get their problems redressed in a time bound manner.

Recalling the historical role played by the late Sheri-i-Kashmir Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah for bringing the socio-economic transformation of the State, Dr Kamal said that he always projected the cause of the people and it was due to his sacrifice and efforts that led the transformation of the state in an era of development and prosperity. He said the state government is fulfilling the dreams of late Sher–I–Kashmir Sheikh Mohd Abdullah and commitment of the National Conference to provide basic amenities to the people of the state.

Lashing out at PDP he said that PDP is the creation of agencies to erode the sovereignty and identity of the state. He said that people of the state must remain vigilant with the conspiracies of the communal politics of PDP, and other parties.

“AFSPA is the creation of PDP and people are being punished by the decision taken by Mufti” said Kamal “We are committed to its revocation and will ensure it is done soon” he added

Meanwhile Peer Afaq was appointed as the in charge Dist President Srinagar.

Others who spoke on the occasion include Provincial President Ali Mohd Dar, G.A. Saloora. Shameema Firdous, Salman Sagar and others.  

 MUAS to hold protest march on July 31

Srinagar, July 30 (VOS): Mutahida  Ulema Ahalie Sunnat  Jammu and Kashmir is organizing a protest  march from  Tourist Reception Centre to Zeyarat  Dastageer Sahib (RA) Khanyar  on July 31.

“The protest will be led by the leaders of MUAS, Dr Qazi yasir , Moulana Abdul Rashid Dawoode, Haquani Sb, Reyazul  Haq, Mufti Tari Baramulla, Gulam Rasool  Hami and others”, said a spokesperson on MUAS.

The protest rally will conclude at zuhar prayers at Khanyar, he added.

3 held with poppy in Baramulla

Srinagar, July 30 (VOS): Continuing its endeavors to eradicate the menace of drugs among youth, Police on a tip off intercepted an Auto Rickshaw bearing registration No. AMR-N 959 at village Takia Gonipora. During its search 5kg and 500gms poppy straw was recovered from it, said a police spokesman.

A case FIR No. 90/2012 under section 8/15 (b) NDPS Act was registered in   Police Station Kunzar. Three persons including Auto Rickshaw driver Ghulam Nabi Rashi son of  Abdul Jabbar Rashi resident Gonipora, Bashir Ahmed Wani son of Abdul Ahad Wani and Muzaffar Ahmed Wani son of Abdul Gaffar Wani residents  of Kashmatipora, Kunzar were arrested and the Auto Rickshaw was seized, he added.

“It is pertinent to mention here that Tangmarg Police in its crusade against drug peddlers had previously arrested Sajad Ahmed Shah resident of  Takia Batapora, Kunzar with 8kg and 300 gms poppy straw. A case FIR No. 69/2012 U/S 8/15 (b) NDPS Act has been registered in Kunzar police station”, the spokesperson added.

J&K Bank RSETI Kulgam concludes 10-day training programme

Srinagar, July 30 (VOS): J&K Bank RSETI Kulgam concluded a 10-day skill enhancement training programme on ‘Chain Stitch/Crewel’ for women. All the 27 participants of the 8th batch belonged to block D H Pora and Pahloo were sponsored by DRDA.

In the valedictory function Cluster Head Kulgam Masood Chisti distributed the certificates among participants.

He said, “It is a matter of satisfaction that this institute imparts trainings to entrepreneurs to enable them to move beyond self-reliance and provide employment to others.”

He urged the candidates to avail benefits of training programme and work towards establishing their own income generating units.

He assured the participants of complete help from the Bank saying that all Bank’s Business Units in the district shall provide them the requisite finances for any viable project.

Director institute Mohammad Shafi Ayaz said the institute has imparted training to eight batches comprising of 275 candidates out of which 70 candidates have availed credit facility from various banks. 

He informed the audience that the number of applications pouring in for training was much higher than the in-take capacity of the institute.

He further said that institute would soon begin visiting the trained candidates and their units if any as a follow up mechanism. 

The trainees expressed satisfaction with contents and procedure of the training programme and described it quite beneficial for them.

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