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Governor,
CM for positivity in reporting
SRINAGAR, AUGUST 9 – Mr. N. N. Vohra, Governor, and Mr. Omar
Abdullah, Chief Minister, today stressed the importance of positivity in the reporting
by media, what should devote higher priority to highlighting the interests of
the people at large.
The
Governor and the Chief Minister said that the role of media has increased
manifold over the years and, side by side, the impact of media reports has also
acquired enhanced significance. They stressed the responsibility of press in
maintaining visible impartiality through unbiased reporting.
The
Governor and the Chief Minister were addressing a function organized by The Tribune
Trust of Chandigarh to launch “Kashmir Tribune” here on Thursday. The Governor
was the Chief Guest in the function at which the Chief Minister launched the
“Kashmir Tribune”.
Observing
that the role of the media impacts governance, society and the course of
events, the Governor said that objective and balanced media coverage of varied
important issues relating to socio-economic development, governance and
democracy would make an important contribution to protecting and enlarging the
public interest. In this context, he noted that excessive zeal to praise or
blame cannot be the basis of good reportage.
The
Governor said that, over the past years, there has been significant improvement
in the content and quality of local newspapers. In this context, he observed
that views and opinions on influencing the present and shaping the future is
perhaps equally, if not more important than recalling the past.
Congratulating the
Tribune Management on the launch of “Kashmir Tribune”, the Governor impressed
upon the Management to stick to the highest standards of professional
journalism. “The reporting must be fair and unbiased”, he said.
Expressing
the hope that The Tribune will also launch its Ladakh Edition in the coming
time, the Governor said that Ladakh is a vast region showcasing interesting
geographical, cultural, heritage, developmental and other features and provides
extensive material for reporting. He added that this region is witnessing
significant development of infrastructure, economic growth and the promotion of
tourism which requires to be highlighted. “Till such time The Tribune launches
its Ladakh Edition, it would need to give due coverage to this region in its
pages”, he said.
Congratulating
The Tribune Trust for its yet another endeavour to reach out people in the
Valley to provide a to-date national news every morning, along with local
tinge, the Chief Minister, Mr. Omar Abdullah, referred to the love-hate
relation between politicians and media, describing them as supplementary and
complimentary to each other. Stating that neither politicians nor media can
thrive without each other, he said that on occasions like today, at the launch
of “Kashmir Tribune”, both these important elements of the society are seen
rubbing shoulders with each other for a joint cause. He said that the role of
media is increasing day by day and the impact of reporting looms large on the
society.
Mr.
Omar Abdullah referred to the two issues – the perception being cultivated in
present day journalism that views are more important than news and the practice
of publication of ‘paid news’ by some newspapers. He observed that these were
not welcome developments and said, “we observe that more space is being given
to views than to the actual news flowing from all across in the garb of the
perception that views are more important than news. There is need to take a
holistic view to strike the balance between the two”, he added.
The
Chief Minister said that he views positive and constructive criticism far more
beneficial to carry forward development strategies and for implementing
policies more effectively. Unfair and biased criticism and reporting without
ascertaining facts, he observed, would not be in the interest of the society.
The
Chief Minister expressed the hope that The Tribune will make all efforts to
maintain its standards of neutrality and free reporting.
Mr.
Justice (Retd) S. S. Sodhi, President, The Tribune Trust, in his speech gave
historical background and the growth of The Tribune during the past 131 years.
He said that The Tribune has maintained objectivity in its reporting of events,
as was envisioned by S. Dayal Singh Majithia, its visionary founder. He said
that the launch of “Kashmir Tribune” is our tribute to the people of Kashmir
and their glorious traditions and pluralistic ethos. He said that besides
focusing on other aspects of news and views, “Kashmir Tribune” will also give
due coverage to the composite cultural heritage and crafts of Kashmir.
Mr.
Raj Chengappa, Editor-in-Chief, The Tribune, in his Welcome Address, said that
the launch of “Kashmir Tribune” marks an important occasion in the history of
the coverage of this paper. He said that in the month of March this year The
Tribune Trust had launched Jammu Tribune and on that day we had promised to
launch “Kashmir Tribune” which we have done today. He said that “Kashmir
Tribune”, besides focusing on Kashmir Valley, will also adequately report about
the Kargil and Leh districts.
Mr.
Sanjay Hazari, General Manager, The Tribune Trust, presented a Vote of
Thanks.
Mrs.
Usha Vohra, First Lady, Ministers, Mr. Abdul Rahim Rather, Mian Altaf Ahmad,
Mr. Ghulam Hassan Mir, Mr. R. S. Chib, Peerzada Mohammad Sayeed, Mr. Qamar Ali
Akhoon, Ms. Sakina Itoo, Mr. Mubarak Gul, Advisor to the Chief Minister, Mr.
Nasir Aslam Wani, Minister of State for Home and Tourism, Mr. Devender Singh
Rana, Political Advisor to the Chief Minister, Mr. M. A. Bukhari, Vice
Chairman, Pahari Advisory Board, Legislators, Mr. B. R. Sharma, Principal
Secretary, Home, Mr. B. B. Vyas, Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister, Mr.
Sudhanshu Pandey, Principal Secretary, Power Development, senior officers,
political leaders, media persons, prominent citizens and invited guests were
present among others.
Mr.
S. S. Mehta and Mr. Naresh Mohan, Trustees of the Tribune Trust, participated
in the function.
Omar
greets people on Janmashtami
SRINAGAR,
AUGUST 09 – Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah has extended greetings to the people
on Janamashtami, wishing them well being and prosperity.
In
a greetings message issued here today, the Chief Minister highlighted the characteristic
of Jammu and Kashmir in celebrating festivals and holy occasions in communal
amity, brotherhood and togetherness. He said sharing happiness with others adds
colour to the celebration.
The
Chief Minister prayed for peace, development and prosperity in the State and
the Country.
Omar Pays
homage to Hazrat Ali (AS)
SRINAGAR,
AUGUST 09 – Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah has paid rich homage to Hazrat Ali
(AS) on his martyrdom on 21st day of Ramdhan, the month of fast
in the Islamic Calendar.
In
a message on the eve of the holy day, the Chief Minister said that Hazrat Ali
(AS) is true personification of knowledge, justice, honesty and bravery
embedded with mercy and high values of humanism.
Environment Committee of LA visits Gurez
Stresses for weeding out of trees from Wullar Lake
SRINAGAR, AUGUST 09- The Committee on Environment (EC) of
Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly headed by its Chairman Mr. M. Y. Tarigami today conducted extensive
tour of various areas of Gurez Tehsil and took stock of the measures taken by
the Department of Tourism for exploring tourism potential in the Gurez so that
it is brought on the tourism map.
Legislators, Mr. Javid Mustafa Mir and Mr. Charanjit Singh
were the part of the Committee.
The Committee sought comprehensive details from District
Development Commissioner (DDC), Bandipora about Wullar conservation who stated
that a mega conservation project worth Rs.398 crore has been sanctioned by Ministry
of Environment and Forestry, Government of India as per the project prepared by
Wet land International. An
amount of Rs. 120 crore stands sanctioned under 13th Finance Commission for the purpose.
The Committee said that forest department which is nodal
agency for Wullar Development Authority (WDA) headed by Chief Conservator of
Forest has a vital role in the conservation of the lake along with Wetland
Division of Wildlife Department, J&K.
The panel was apprised by the DDC, Bandipora that the area
of Wullar lake was around 217 sq. kms besides 50 sq kms of marshi land as per
the senses of 1911 but has drastically reduced to just 125 sq kms which is half
of the district Bandipora. He apprised the panel that there are good chances of
recovery as there is no human habitations inside the Wullar Lake.
The Conservation plan will focus on removing encroachments
and weeding out around 22.5 lakh full grown trees and the process will be
started in a phased manner. The Committee observed that WDA whose main focus is
conservation of Wullar Lake should focus on scientific conservation and
protection of Asia’s largest fresh water Lake. There must be no intervention
from any quarter about its functioning so that timely completion of the project
will be ensured.
The panel observed that there must be an scientific expert
Committee constituted by an independent institution like Kashmir University and
SKAUST to study the project report and submit the same before the Committee for
understanding the scientific parameters of the project.
It was also discussed that there are about 62,000 kanals of
Wullar Lake which has been encroached.
The Committee while going through the details was not
satisfied with the progress of the project being internationally acclaimed
project and stressed for speeding up the work .
It was told that the trees inside the lake can give revenue
of around Rs.400 crore to the State exchequer, if properly executed and
managed.
The panel stressed for weeding out of trees from Wullar
Lake.
The local residents also met the Committee and shared their
concern with the Committee about the process of conservation work and
development of tourism in the area. The locals apprised that they should be
given opportunity to be part of the conservation work by way of their active
involvement in the conservation process.
While inspecting Kishanganga
Hydro Electric Project (330MW) (KGHEP), it was observed that the 24 kms long
tunnel which will have water flow of around 50 cubic meter per second from
river Kishan Ganganga to Wullar Lake also needs to be scientifically studied
and measures adopted so that the sediments will not finds its way to Wullar
Lake.
The Committee decided that detail discussion will be held on
this account and the Committee will again convene its meeting very soon for the
purpose.
Director Tourism Kashmir, Mr. Talat Parvez, Sub Divisional
Magistrate, Gurez Mr. Mohammad Ashraf Hakak, Additional Secretary, Assembly
Secretariat Mr. Khajouira, officers and engineers of line departments were
accompanied the Committee during the tour.
Nasir calls for speeding up of Land acquisition cases of
LAWADA
SRINAGAR, AUGUST 09- Minister of State
for Housing and Urban development, Mr. Nasir Aslam Wani directed all the stake
holders to speed up land acquisition process and cases of Lakes & waterways
Development Authority (LAWADA) with special reference to Amdakadal, Hakim
Mohalla, Mughal Mohalla, Baba Dawood-e- Khakhi and Peer Takia, required for
laying of Sewer trunks for sewerage treatment plant (STP) Nallha Amir Khan.
The Minister passed these directions
at a high level meeting convened to take stock of progress of Land acquisition
cases of LAWADA.
The Meeting was attended by Principal
Secretary to H&UDD, Commissioner secretary to PHE, I&FC, Commissioner
Secretary R&B, Deputy Commissioner , Srinagar, Vice Chairman, LAWADA, Chief
Engineer, PHE, Kashmir, Chief Engineer, R&B, Kashmir, SE, UEED, Kashmir,
Collector, Land Acquisition, LAWADA and Tehsildar North, Srinagar.
Mr. Nasir directed to officers to
complete the alignment for sewer Trunks within two days and was informed that
that Private Negotiation Committee (PNC) for Baba Dawood-e-Khaki and Bagh Roop
Singh would held discussion on August 18th and 25th respectively.
The meeting also asked vice chairman
LAWADA for joint inspection for certain alignment spots for taking the decision
in this regard on the spot so that the laying of sewer trunks could not be
deferred further on these areas.
Omar
inspects works at Charar-e-Sharief Shrine
Pays
obeisance at Dargah
SRINAGAR,
AUGUST 09 – Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah today visited Charar-e-Sharief and
paid obeisance at Dargah Sheikh Noor-ud-Din Noorani (RA). He prayed for peace
and development of the State and well being of the people.
The
Chief Minister inspected various work under execution in the Shrine complex and
gave directions for early launch of projects aimed at upgrading the
infrastructural facilities in the Shrine complex and rehabilitation of
shopkeepers.
The
Chief Minister has recently sanctioned Rs. one crore for rehabilitation of
shopkeepers who are being shifted to new complex to create infrastructural
facility in the shape of sanitation units, bathrooms and ablution facilities
for devotees. The Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Dr. Farooq
Abdullah has provided Rs. one crore from his MP’s Constituency Development Fund
for building necessary infrastructure in the Shrine complex for these
facilities.
The
Chief Minister directed the executing agency for timeline completion of works
and rehabilitation of the affected shopkeepers. The Chief Minister has already
constituted a Committee to move oversee the rehabilitation process. He has also
directed for involvement of affected shopkeepers in the rehabilitation process
giving due weightage to their suggestions.
Omar
Abdullah also inspected status of work at the Mosque complex being executed by
JKPCC at a cost of about Rs. 26 crore. The Managing Director JKPCC M. M. Gupta
explaining the progress of work informed the Chief Minister that more than Rs.
16.5 crore have been incurred on the project so for. The Chief Minister
directed for completion of the works by January next year.
Omar
also interacted with people heard their views regarding the development of
Shrine complex.
Minister for Finance, Abdul Rahim Rather was
accompanying the Chief Minister.
Div Com
finalizes arrangements of ID celebration Stresses
for close coordination among concerned departments
SRINAGAR,
AUGUST 09:- A meeting to finalize the arrangements for the celebration of
Independence Day 2012 was held under the chairmanship of Divisional
Commissioner Kashmir, Dr. Asgar Hussain Samoon here today.
Detailed
discussion was held on arrangements being made for the smooth conduct of the
function including sufficient parking, drinking water, proper sanitation, first
aid, fire and Emergency service, uninterrupted power supply, traffic
arrangement and proper security arrangements around the venue besides, other
related issues.
Dr. Samoon
stressed upon all concerned departments to work in unison for making the event
successful. He urged upon the officers of various departments including Police,
Information, Education, Hospitality and Protocol, Fire and Emergency Services,
Health, PWD, PHE, PDD and Municipality to make all necessary arrangements
appropriately.
He
directed the education department to provide refreshment among the school
children during rehearsal and on the Independence Day.
The IGP
Kashmir, IG J&K Armed Police, Deputy Commissioner Srinagar, Director
Information, Director School Education Kashmir, Director Hospitality and
Protocol, officers of Police, Health, PHE, PDD, PWD, R&B, YSS and other
officers of concerned departments attended the meeting.
Common
facility Centre for bat manufacturing units set up at Sethar, Anantnag
SRINAGAR,
AUGUST 09- The Directorate of Industries and Commerce Kashmir in collaboration
with process cum product development centre (PPDC) Meerut have set up a common
facility centre (CFC) for cricket bat manufacturing units at Sethar Anantnag
where bat clefts are being seasoned and dried within a shortest possible time.
By
installation of all chambers at CFC a record number of 20,000 clefts can be seasoned and
dried within 10-15 days which otherwise require 7-8 months as per old method.
The facility centre will facilitate more production to cricket bat
manufacturing holders and encourage cricket bat manufacturing for having good
results and production.
On the
occasion, commissioner secretary industries and commerce Mr. Shant Manu,
Director Industries and Commerce Kashmir Mr. Mehraj-ud-Din Kenu were present.
Meanwhile
the PPDC Meerut has declared that the technical production run of the common
facility centre has remained successful. They further said that the new
procedure will boost cricket bat industry in the valley and will promote its
production on nominal cost.
It was
said that the early production run was conducted only for 10 chamber and 4
biolers and now by installing more 10 chambers, CFC has made functional and all
20 chambers installed with solar system and necessary back up i.e DG sets has
been provided at the said place. It was also said the CFC has been made functional
by less than two months on the directions of Minister for Industries and
Commerce Mr. S.S.Salathia.
Later,
Mr. Shant Manu and Mr. Kenu paid a visit Industrial Estate K P Road Anantnag
and Industrial Estate Anchdora and interacted with the entrepreneurs of both
the industries. They assured the unit holders of every kind of assistance for
boosting their units and encourage them to create more employment avenues
themselves and others.
J&K
ERA spends Rs 1411 crores on ADB funded MPIR
ADB team
concludes its weeklong visit to State
SRINAGAR, AUGUST 09: Jammu and
Kashmir Economic Reconstruction Agency (J&K ERA) under its ongoing Asian
Development Bank (ADB) funded Multi sector Project
for Infrastructure Rehabilitation Project (MPIR)
has spent Rs 1411 crores on rehabilitation of basic infrastructure in the
state.
This was stated by Chief Executive Officer, J&K ERA, Mr. Saurabh Bhagat
during meeting with two member team of ADB that was on a weeklong visit to
State to review the progress of ongoing MPIR.
The Chief Executive Officer said that under the ongoing MPIR, J&K ERA has
so far completed work on 80 sub-projects spread across the State which include
24 roads, 20 water supply, 14 bridges and 4 drainage sub-projects and 18 sub-projects
regarding supply of equipments to Srinagar Municipal Corporation, Jammu
Municipal Corporation and PHED while as work on 20 civil works sub-projects is
nearing completion.
Chief Executive Officer further said that all efforts are being made to ensure
completion of project within the stipulated timeframe and Project
Implementation Units and Design and Supervision Consultants of J&K ERA have
been instructed to ensure strict adherence to quality control parameters and
project deadlines.
The team appreciated the progress achieved by J&K ERA on MPIR which aims at
up gradation and rehabilitation of states basic infrastructure- improvement and
up gradation of roads, construction of bridges, revamping of water supply
systems and construction of drainage network in Srinagar and Jammu cities.
The visiting team comprising of Mr Anil Motwani (Senior Transport specialist)
(ADB) (INRM) and Mr. Saugata Dasgupta (Urban Specialist) (ADB) (INRM) along
with senior officers of J&K ERA also visited many urban and transport
sector sub-projects.
Sanitation
drive and Breast Feeding Week held at Budgam
BUDGAM, AUGUST 09: Sanitation drive and World Breast Feeding Week
was inaugurated at ASYM District Hospital Budgam by Chief Medical Officer,
Budgam. In which Hospital staff local public and other officials were made
aware about importance of sanitation and breast feeding. Complete cleanliness
was done in and around hospital premises by the hospital staff and other
volunteers. This sanitation drive will continue till 15th of this month.
DM
Srinagar imposes Section 144
SRINAGAR, AUGUST 09: The District Magistrate, Srinagar imposed restrictions
under Section 144 Cr. PC on the assembly of five or more than five persons
within the territorial limits of District Srinagar. However, these restrictions
would not be applicable of Government functions, marriage ceremonies, funerals,
cremations and examinations. Besides, these restrictions will not also be
applicable at Sehri and Iftaar timings during the month of Ramadan.
These restrictions come into force with immediate effect and will remain in
force for a period of two months.
Sagar asks officers to speed up developmental
works in old city
Renovation of Zainakadal
bridge to be completed before Idd-ul- Zuha
SRINAGAR, AUGUST 09- Asking the officers to speed up the
developmental works undertaken by the government for the beautification of the
historic old city Srinagar, the Minister for Rural Development, Panchyati Raj,
Law Justice and Parliamentary Affairs, Mr. Ali Mohammad Sagar has said that the
government is committed to sustained development of the State.
The Minister was interacting the scores of deputations during his
extensive tour of the old city Srinagar.
Director Tourism Kashmir, Mr. Talat Parvez, Chief Engineer R&
B, Mr. Mushtaq Ahmed Lone and other senior officers of JKPCC, SMC, Irrigation
and other departments accompanied the Minister.
While asking the officers to speed up the pace of work on the
renovation of Zainakadal, the Minister was told that it would be completed
before Id-ul-Zuha and thrown open to the public. He asked the officers to speed
up the process of work on the beautification and renovation of Zainakadal,
Mehraj Gunj and its catchment areas on heritage basis as the same would go
along way in ensuring the preservation of the old architectural pattern besides
boosting tourism in the area.
Mr. Sagar also inspected the ongoing work on prestigious cable car
project at Rainawari and directed the Managing Director to ensure that it is
completed within the shortest possible time. He said that it would go a long
way in boosting the tourist activities as well as for the convenience of the
devotees coming to pays obeisance at the revered shrine of Makdoom Shaib(RA).
The Minister also asked the officers to fast track the work being
done on the prestigious Syeed Mirakh Shah road and directed them to ensure that
proper compensation is being paid to the families whose structures are being
acquired. He was told that the conduit at the Dal Gate will be thrown open to
the public shortly.
Responding to the demands of the locals, the Minister announced
Rs.21 lakh for the augmentation of electricity at Budgerr and Suklipora, Ali
Kadal out of his constituency development fund
(CDF).
Fight against timber smugglers:
Govt empowers FPF to carry weapons
Srinagar, Aug 9 (VOS): To deal with timber
smugglers effectively, the Jammu and Kashmir government has empowered
Forest Protection Force (FPF) by equipping them with weapons.
Official sources told VOS that the government has
issued SRO 264 “J&K Forest (Protection) Rules-2012” empowering the FPF
personnel to act against the timber smuggling mafia at par with armed forces of
the state.
“Consequent upon circulation of these rules, the FPF are now
empowered to carry and use arms against the timber smugglers as and when
needed,” they added.
The latest rules have given enough powers to the FPF to deal with
the menace of timber smuggling effectively.
Sources told VOS that the government has given
the clearance to provide 100 rifles and 50 pistols to the FPF personnel in the
initial phase. “The weapons are lying in the custody of police department for
years and would be allotted to the FPF in coming days,” they added.
While forest officials had been pleading helplessness in facing
the armed timber smugglers till now, this initiative will give an edge to them
in their fight against the timber mafia.
A senior FPF official said Forest Minsietr Mian Altaf Ahmad took
up the issue of providing weapons to FPF with the Chief Minister after a recent
attack carried out by smugglers on forest officials in notorious Pir Panjal
division.
“It is due to the efforts of Altaf that government has finally
given consent to provide weapons to the FPF,” he added. VOS
Hurriyat stand on interlocutors vindicated: Mirwaiz
‘Ready to play role in solution of Kashmir’
Srinagar August 09
(VOS): APHC
Chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq has that the party’s stand over the Indian
interlocutors report and their recommendations remains vindicated as it has
been dumped into rubbish by the Government of India as well.
Terming the interlocutors work as an incomplete process, Mirwaiz
said that GOI has never been serious regarding the solution of Kashmir issue.
He said that interlocutors’ activity in Kashmir was just a futile exercise to
mislead the international community.
Addressing a gathering at Idara Auqaf Gousia Sarai Paeen, Mahraja
Bazaar, Amira Kadal, APHC Chairman said the bilateral talks going on between
the two countries would only succeed if serious attempts are made to solve the
pending Kashmir dispute. He said the solution should reflect the emotions and
aspirations of Kashmiris. Only then lasting peace and stability would be
achieved in the sub-continent, he added.
Mirwaiz said Hurriyat has been from day one ready to play an
active role in any processes aimed to solve the Kashmir issue so as to bring
stability, peace, progress and development in the region.
APHC Chairman suggested government that it should without wasting
any time or forming committees should act upon the Hurriyat suggestions to
solve the Kashmir tangle.
Enumerating the suggestions, he called for complete withdrawal of
troops from Jammu and Kashmir and removal of bunkers from urban and rural
areas. He also stressed upon rescinding of black laws like PSA and AFSPA from
Jammu and Kashmir apart from immediately putting to halt ‘killing and beating
of people in Jammu and Kashmir’. The gross human rights violations should be
stopped and International human rights organizations should be allowed to
function, he added.
He said the Hurriyat demands release of all the political
prisoners and allowing people to express their emotions and aspiration by
allowing peaceful rallies.
Mirwaiz said that Kashmiris being the main party to the
dispute-should be included in the talks with Pakistan. He said that all the
three parties to the dispute can work out a solution that is acceptable to
Kashmiris and to bother countries as well.
During the address, Mirwaiz paid glowing tributes to the prophet
Muhammad (SAW) (PBUH) and threw light on his life.
Trooper killed in LoC encounter
Srinagar, August 09 (VOS): Army
on Thursday foiled an infiltration bid by militants from across the
LoC into Gurez sector during which one soldier was killed.
“Army foiled a major infiltration bid last night in
Baktoor area of the Gurez sector. During the night some infiltrators tried to
sneak into our side. But alert Army personnel who spotted the infiltrators and
in the brief encounter Rifleman Chandra Singh was killed,” a senior Army
officer said.
He said search of the area was on to ascertain whether any militant was killed in the encounter.
One pistol and a grenade left behind by the infiltrators has been
recovered from the spot of incident.
He said the militants were trying to infiltrate in two groups of
five persons each at 500 metres distance from each other.
Quit India Movement final assault on British to leave India : Soz
Srinagar, August 09 (VOS): Jammu
& Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee President Prof. Saifuddin Soz-MP has said
that Quit India Movement launched on this day in 1942 was a final assault on
the British rulers to leave this Country.
Addressing a gathering of Congress leaders and workers out side
the PCC Headquarter, Shaheedi Chowk Jammu, Prof. Soz said that the freedom
struggle of the country launched by Congress Party (INC) led by father of
nation Mahatma Gandhi, served a final ultimatum to the British to quit India on
9th August 1942, which finally forced the Britishers, through
non-violent and peaceful means to leave this country and finally country
attained freedom in 1947. He said that the Quit India Movement has great
importance in the history of freedom struggle of our country.
PCC Chief was addressing the rally before it was flagged off by
him, which passed through the main bazaars of the city organised by District
Congress Committee Jammu (Urban) led by its President Shri Om Chopra-Ex-MLA.
Prof. Soz termed the statements of BJP leader L. K. Advani as a
reflection of frustrations on the part of BJP and launched a frontal attack on
the BJP for its wrong policies, as a result several NDA allies did not vote and
support its candidates for the post of President and Vice President of India
and the UPA candidates won with thumping majority.
Prof. Soz said that Advani can talk of his party (BJP) and its NDA
alliance for its inability to form the government in 2014 but he is wrong for
his predictions towards Congress and UPA, which has tremendous achievements to
its credit.
PCC President asked party workers to go to the masses in every
nook and corner of the state and strengthen the party at the grass root level
by mitigating the sufferings of the people and educate them about the
achievements, policies and programmes of the UPA government under the
leadership of UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.
He said that it is Congress party which gave the people the Right to
Information (RTI) by bringing the RTI legislation and also introduced MGNERGA scheme in the country which are unique
legislations in the World.
He said that Congress party has always played an important role in
this state and the people of all three regions realize and understand the role
of the Congress party. The Congress led UPA government has brought large-scale
development to the state by liberal funding in the past few years.
2 die, 36 injured in road mishaps
Srinagar, August 09 (VOS): Two persons died
while thirty-six others were injured in different road accident across
the Kashmir Valley.
According to police sources, a Tata Mobile bearing registration
number JK05/9885 hit one Ghulam Mohammad Malik, age 58 years son of Samad Malik
resident of Khamander Pora, Tangmarg at National Highway SSM College,
Baramulla, falling under the jurisdiction of police post Mirgund, Pattan,
resulting in his on spot death. A case has been registered in this regard.
In another accident a Tata 407 vehicle , while on way from
Awantipora to Anantnang skidded off the road near Sangam Bridge,
Anantnag, falling under the jurisdiction of police station Bijbehara, resulting
in on spot death of conductor of the vehicle Javid Ahmad Bhat son of Ghulam
Mohammad resident of Sailso, Awantipora and injuries to fourteen passengers.
The injured were shifted to hospital for treatment. A case has been registered
in this regard, police said.
In yet another accident a vehicle 407 bearing registration number
JK05/7522 turned turtle near Petrol Pump, Sheeri, Baramulla, falling under the
jurisdiction of police station Sheeri, resulting in injuries to seven
passengers. The injured was shifted to hospital for treatment. A case has been
registered in this regard, police added.
A Maruti Car bearing registration JK05/4215 hit and injured
Saleema Begum wife of Ghulam Mohiudin Wani resident of Channad Baramulla near
Jamkash workshop, Baramulla, falling under the jurisdiction of police station
Baramulla. The injured was shifted to SMHS,Srinagar for treatment. A case
has been registered in this regard.
In another accident a Bus bearing registration number JKS/0174 and
Maruti Car bearing registration number JK01F/4286 collided at Mirgund,
Srinagar, falling under the jurisdiction of police station Parimpora, resulting
in injuries to eight passengers. All the injured were shifted to hospital for
treatment. A case has been registered in this regard.
A Motorcycle bearing registration number JK03A/8517 hit and
injured a pedestrian Mohammad Abdullah resident of Takai Baharam near General
Bus Stand, Anantnag, falling under the jurisdiction of police station Anantnag.
The injured was shifted to hospital for treatment. A case has been registered
in this regard.
In another accident a sumo bearing registration number JK03C/3686
turned turtle near Badroo, Kulgam, falling under the jurisdiction of police station
Yaripora, resulting in injuries to five passengers, who were traveling in the
Sumo. All the injured were shifted to hospital for treatment. A case has been
registered in this regard.
Salahuddin pays tributes to Sheikh Aziz
Srinagar, August 09 (VOS): United Jehad Council
Chief and Hizbul Mujahideen Supremo Syed Salahuddin has paid rich tributes to
Sheikh Abdul Aziz on his fourth anniversary. Addressing a convention of UJC at
Muzafarabad, Salahuddin called Sheikh a torch bearer for Kashmiris who never
gave up the struggle.
He impressed upon people to observe the ‘Martyrdom anniversary’ of
Late Sheikh Aziz and pledged to take his mission to its logical conclusion.
Meanwhile Salahuddin stressed upon the separatist leadership to
devise a common strategy and come out on a common platform. He also asked
Pakistan not to forget sacrifices of thousands of Kashmiris while holding talks
with India.
US embassy
holds “leadership workshop” at KU
Srinagar, August 09 (VOS): The Embassy of the
United States of America, New Delhi, in association with the Department of
Students Welfare, University of Kashmir today
organised a day long Leadership Workshop at
Gandhi Bhawan Hall of the University of Kashmir .
Vice chancellor Prof Talat
Ahmad inaugurated the
workshop in which around 50 alumni of Embassy of the United States of America
participated .
“These workshops are bound to benefit participants in a big
way and help further develop leadership qualities in them necessary for running big or
small organizations”, he said.
Talat said he looks forward to collaborations with US embassy
especially to run programmes at new satellite campuses at Kargil,
Leh and Kupwara.
The leadership workshop focused on
the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) instrument, a widely recognized
personality type tool which provides a framework for understanding one's way of
both collecting information and making decisions to allow for maximizing
personal and interpersonal effectiveness.
Prof Abdul wahid Qureshi Vice
chancellor central university , Senior faculty of the University , Kashmir
journalists representing local and national
newspapers and few scholars and students of the varsity
were participants in the day long workshop
which focussed on understanding individual differences; –
uncovering new ways to work and interact with others; –
improving individual and team performance; –
developing effective leadership skills; reducing
workplace conflict and enhancing teamwork .
Prof Abdul wahid Qureshi Vice
chancellor central University Srinagar Ms. Stephanie F. Morimura Cultural
Attaché for Education & Exchanges, Embassy of the United States of
America,New Delhi, and Mr J P Das country exchange advisor American centre New Delhi also spoke on the occasion
Sanjay Upindaram CEO Amarthi Consulting took three sessions with the participants . The workshop is a
personality type indicator where you have an insight into your own professional
and private “selves”. Sanjay told participants while talking about the importance of the seminar.
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