THEDAILY
VOICE OF SRINAGAR
SRINAGAR,
THURSDAY, 13 RAMDHAN 1433 AH ; 02 AUGUST 2012
Email:-editorvosgr@gmail.com
NEWS
Govt. believes in sustained action than rhetoric:
Sagar
Says opposition power hungry
PULWAMA, AUGUST 01 – Maintaining that the government
has fulfilled its promise of empowering the Panchayati Raj Institutions, the
Minister for Rural Development, Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs, Mr. Ali
Mohammad Sagar has said that we believe in sustained action rather than
rhetoric besides selling false ideas and promises.
The Minister was speaking at a one-day interaction
camp organized by Rural Development Department to monitor the status of
implementation of the empowerment of the Panchayati Raj institutions (PRIs).
Minister of State for Rural Development, Mr.
Ajaz Ahmed Khan, Director Rural Development, Kashmir, Mir Altaf Ahmed, District
Development Commissioner, Pulwama and other senior officers of different
department were present.
The Minister said that the government has already
released Rs. 285 crore for the construction of 1800 new Panchayat Ghars and
renovation, repair of the existing ones. He said that we have already empowered
Panchayati Raj Institutions with powers of 14 vital departments and ensured
effective decentralization of democracy. “The Government has nominated
Additional District Development Commissioner to monitor that the orders of
empowerment of PRIs are strictly adhered to and we will not hesitate to
initiate action against anyone trying to create hurdles in the same”, he
added.
Mr. Sagar said that panches and sarpanches form part
and parcel of the governance and they should work in close coordination with
the officers to ensure proper implementation of various welfare programmes. He
said that the proposal for their remuneration has already been sent to the
concerned.
Lashing out at the opposition party, the Minister said
that their recent statements have reflected their hunger for power. They have
got frustrated by the developments registered and popularity of the Omar led
government and have now resorted to misleading the people of the state, he
maintained and added that it was due to the tireless efforts of the Chief
Minister that the people are now reaping the peace dividends.
Minister of State for Rural Development, Mr. Ajaz
Ahmed Khan while speaking on the occasion said that the government by
conducting Panchayati Raj elections and ensuring the empowerment of panches and
sarpanches has ensured the effective decentralization of powers to the grass
root level. He said that the officers should involve local representatives in
policy making and implementation of various welfare programmes which would
ensure that the benefit of these reaches the targeted populace.
3757
CFTs seized during the current financial year
Mian Altaf lauds FPF for curbing timber smuggling
SRINAGAR, AUGUST 01: Lauding the efforts of Forest
Protection Force (FPF) and Forest department for curbing the timer smuggling in
the State effectively, the Minister for Forest and Environment Mian Altaf Ahmed
underscored the need for sustained drive against timber smugglers so that this
menace could be controlled in the state.
Speaking at the review meeting of Forest Protection
Department, Mian Altaf said forest smuggling in Pir Panchal and Rafiabad belts
was a chronic and biggest challenge before the Department, adding that
strenuous efforts of the employees of Forest Protection Force, besides Forest
Department has curbed the menace of timber smuggling in these areas.
Mian Altaf however said “No laxity in this regard will
be tolerated” and warned the defaulting staff members for strict disciplinary
action on any lapse in curbing the timber smuggling. He said the officials
showing best performance would be suitability rewarded. He assured that all the
genuine demands of the employees of the department would be redressed on
priority.
The Minister exhorted upon the officers to work with
dedication and honestly and strive to conserve the green gold of the state. He
said for conversation of rich eco- system of the state more and more land would
be covered under various schemes launched by the government for the purpose.
Director Forest Protection Force apprised the meeting
that Forest Protection has seized 3757 CFTs of timber, 6 vehicles, 14 horses
during the last 7 months of current fiscal in Kashmir division. He said 350
hectors of forest land have also been evicted; besides 80 poles of different
species have been also sized during the said period.
Principal Chief Conservator of Forest, Mr. Vinod
Ranjan, Commissioner, Secretary Forest, Mr. Ejaz Iqbal, Director Forest
Protection Force, Mr. Mohammad Shafiq Khan, Divisional Forest Officer Shopian,
Mr. Mohammad Ashraf and officers of the Forest Protection Department attended the
meeting.
Connect uncovered hamlets through road network: EC to
PWD
SRINAGAR, AUGUEST 01:- The Committee on Estimates (EC)
of Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly which held its meeting here today
under the chairmanship of MLA Chowdhary Mohammad Ramzan stressed upon officers
of Public Works Department (PWD) to gear up their field functionaries for
identifying the hamlets which are not covered under road network so far and
asked them to formulate Detailed Project Reports (DPR’s) and submitt to the
concerned quarters for early execution.
Legislators, Dr. Mustafa Kamal, Hakeem Mohammad
Yaseen, Mr. Abdul Gaffar Sofi, Mr. Mohammad Sharif Niaz, Mr. A. R. Veeri, Mr.
Ashwani Kumar Sharma, Mr. Naresh Kumar Gupta and Mr. Mohammad Ashraf Mir gave
their valuable suggestions for the improvement of the PWD and suggested for
involvement of legislators while formulating any project in hand.
Threadbare discussion was held on various schemes and
projects under execution in ERA, PMGSY and other Centrally Sponsored Schemes.
The panel directed the concerned to speed up the pace of work on all ongoing
developmental works including Syedpora Bridge, Dr. Ali Jan Road, Naseem
Bagh-Buchpora Road, Dalgate-Habbak Mirak Shah Road and complete them in a
stipulated time frame.
The Committee Stressed for maintaining close
coordination with the other concerned departments so that the projects which
require forest clearance and land compensation for acquisition purpose may be
cleared on the priority. It also directed them to engage committed and honest
lawyer to vacate the pending court cases, if any. The Legislators also stressed
for clearance of liabilities under NABARD.
The Panel opined that those areas which are not wrap
under PMGSY, those may be considered for upgradation.
Among others, Special Secretary PWD, Mr. Anil Gupta,
Director General Accounts and Treasuries Mr. Wali Mohammad Bhat, Director (U)
Economic Reconstruction Agency Mr. Vinod Sharma, Director (C) ERA, Mr. Khalid
Muzaffar, Chief Engineer R&B Kashmir, Mr. Mushtaq Ahmed Lone, Managing
Director JKPCC, Mr. M. M. Gupta, Chief Engineer PMGSY Jammu Mr. D. L. Sharma,
Chief Engineer PMGSY Kashmir, Mr. A. H. Sheikh, Chief Engineer MED Kashmir Mr.
S.A. Chishti and other senior officers of Assembly Secretariat attended the
meeting.
Cabinet approves 1129 posts of Asstt Professors
SRINAGAR, AUGUST 01: The cabinet which met here under
the chairmanship of Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Wednesday accorded sanction to
the creation of 1129 posts of Assistant Professors for various government
degree colleges to address the deficiency and to improve the higher education
scenario in the state.
The cabinet also approved the transfer of land
measuring 6 kanals belonging to J&K Industries at Muthi Jammu against
compensation of Rs 50 lakh per kanal and 6 kanals of land belonging to J&K
Industries situated at Solina Srinagar against payment of compensation of Rs 70
lakh per kanal to the Service Selection Board J&K for construction of its
office complexes.
The cabinet also approved allotment of land measuring
3 kanals 2 marlas and 166 sft on lease belonging to Srinagar Development
Authority situated at Sector 3rd Doodganga Srinagar in favour of Life Insurance
Corporation of India. The allotment has been approved under Article 256 clause
(2) of Constitution of India read with relevant provisions of J&K Land
Grants Act 1960 through Ministry of Finance for the construction of Divisional
office of Life Insurance Corporation of India.
CM launches Radio-Taxi in Srinagar
CS reviews hi-tech facility at Nowgam
SRINAGAR,
AUGUST 01 – The Hi-tech Radio Taxi initiative was launched by Chief Minister,
Omar Abdullah at a function here on Wednesday.
Various
Ministers and senior officers were present at the launching ceremony.
Later,
Chief Secretary Madhav Lal accompanied by Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir,
Asgar Samoon, District Development Commissioner, Srinagar, Baseer Ahmad Khan
and other officers visited the facility developed at Tourist Reception Centre,
Nowgam to operationalize first of its kind Hi-tech Radio Taxi fleet in
Srinagar. The Radio-Taxi is being provided by a private operator.
The
initiative has been launched to facilitate local commuters and Tourists and to
help smoothen the transport system. In the first instance a fleet of 100 taxies
has been introduced which will be increased gradually. The Hi-tech taxies will
be operated by well trained drivers and the service will be available round the
clock. These taxies will be available on call at Telephone No. 0194
2432432 and can also be hired through on-line booking. Each taxi is
fitted with on road electronic billing system, GPS tracking system, route
verification system, in Cab security and card payment system and will remain
connected with the master control room.
Dy CM greets people on Raksha Bandhan
SRINAGAR, AUGUST 01– Deputy Chief Minister Mr. Tara
Chand today greeted people on Raksha Bandhan.
In his message, the Deputy Chief Minister extended
warm greetings for the auspicious occasion and prayed for peace, progress and
prosperity of the state. He said the day symbolizes the bond of love between
brothers and sisters.
6 accident cases cleared for disbursement of PWF
JAMMU, AUGUST 01- The Committee to disburse Passenger
Welfare Fund in favour of accident victims met under the chairmanship of
Divisional Commissioner, Jammu and cleared six accident cases.
The committee sanctioned an amount of Rs.4,25,000 in
favour of dependents of the 17 passengers who lost their lives and
Rs.4,20,000 in favour of 84 injured passengers. The committee has
cleared all the pending accident cases.
DC Srinagar releases funds for Windstorm Sufferers
SRINAGAR, AUGUST 01: The Deputy Commissioner, Srinagar
has released an amount of Rs. 87.55 lakhs out of State Disaster Response Fund
(SDRF) in favour of those affected and eligible persons whose life and property
suffered damage due to Windstorm of March 19-20, 2012. An amount of Rs.
78.80 lakh has been placed at the disposal of Tehsildar north Srinagar and Rs.
8.75 lakh with south for the purpose.
Nomads asked to deposit fire arms in Police Stations
BANDIPORA,
AUGUST 01: In view of threat to the wildlife due to large inflow of nomads
carrying fire arms alongwith into the Gurez area, the District Magistrate,
Bandipora has directed those nomads who are visiting Gurez and Tulail area
during summer season, that they shall deposit their licensed fire arms (12
Bore) at their respective Police Stations.
Workshop on Information Security Awareness conducted
at Amar Singh College
SRINAGAR, AUGUST 01: Daylong workshop on ‘Information
Security Awareness’ was conducted by the Amar Singh College, Srinagar in
collaboration with National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology
(NIELIT). The resource persons in the workshop Senior Scientists Mr. Ashiq
Hussain and Mr. Umar Iqbal Khan dwelt in detail about various cyber crimes and
methods to avoid them.
The
workshop, which was attended by over 300 participants including the faculty
members acted as an effective mechanism to understand the cyber laws and ways
to implement these laws for ensuring crime less society.
Section 144 Cr. PC imposed around examination centres
SRINAGAR,
AUGUST 01: In connection with 12th class Bi-annual
examinations which commenced from July 29, 2012, District Magistrate, Bandipora
has ordered imposition of Section 144 Cr. PC around a radius of 200 meters of
the examination centres established in the district.
As
per the order, no one except the examinees, supervisory staff and the deployed
security personnel shall be allowed to enter these centres. This order shall
remain in force till these examinations are over.
Chief
Information Commissioner of India meets Governor
SRINAGAR, AUGUST 1 – Mr. Satyananda Mishra, Chief Information
Commissioner, Central Information Commission, met Mr. N. N. Vohra, Governor
Jammu and Kashmir, at Raj Bhavan here this evening.
During their hour long meeting, the Governor and Mr. Mishra discussed a wide
range of issues relating to enlarging awareness among the people about their
rights and privileges under the Right to Information Act and the importance of
this law being effectively implemented for enhancing the interests of good
governance and reducing corruption.
Sakina calls for address of women’s problems on
priority
Board approves 7% DA and recruitment rules for
Corporation
SRINAGAR, AUGUST 01:- 18th Meeting of the Board of Directors of J&K State
Women’s Development Corporation was held under the Chairpersonship of Minister
for Social Welfare who is also the Chairperson of the Corporation, Ms Sakina
Itoo here today.
Principal Secretary Finance, Mr. Mohammad Iqbal
Khanday Commissioner Secretary Social Welfare, Mr. Jeet Lal Gupta, Director
Social Welfare, Mr. Bashir Ahmad, Managing Director J&K Women’s Development
Corporation, Dr. Naheed Soz and Directors of Board were present in the meeting.
At the outset the action taken report on several
decisions taken in earlier meetings was deliberated upon at length. The ATR
with regard to the decisions taken in the 17th meeting were confirmed by the Board unanimously after
thorough discussion. Simultaneously fresh agenda items were also discussed in
threadbare and important decisions with regard to the better delivery mechanism
were taken by the Board.
In today’s meeting the Board took important decisions
which included release of 7% DA in favour of employees and recruitment rules of
the corporation were also approved.
While perusing the targets and achievements registered
by the Corporation, Board appreciated the efforts being made by the management
in its endeavour.
Ms. Sakina Itoo impressed upon the Corporation to
strive hard to address the problems of women as per the mandate. She said the
Corporation should make all out efforts to empower the women folk and provide
justice to needy.
She said it endeavour of the government headed by
Chief Minister, Mr. Omar Abdullah to make the women equally partner in all
spheres of life, therefore, their role is very important in the socio-economic
development of the State, she added.
Omar highlights
importance of handicrafts in JK’s economy
KU grants recognition to
CDI’s Masters Degree in Craft Management
Srinagar, Aug 1 (KNS): Highlighting the importance of handicrafts in
the growth and development of State’s economy, Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah
Wednesday said that this sector has been employment provider to a large number
of people since ages. He emphasized theneed for providing necessary succour to
the artisans associated with handicrafts and giving considerable boost to this
activity in the State.
Inspecting the
functioning of Craft Development Institute (CDI) and Indian Institute of Carpet
Technology (IICT) at Nowshera here, the Chief Minister said that imparting
necessary trainings tothe artisans to utilize modern technology and factoring
it in the traditional and heritage characteristics of handicrafts is need of
the hour to provide strong edifice to this activity and upgrade its marketing.
Omar said that
government has initiated various programmes to help balanced growth and
development of handicrafts and handlooms in the State ensuring welfare and
economic betterment of the large number of families associated with this
sector. “While special programme for cluster development of artisans associated
with the manufacturing of different handicrafts is under implementation,
various new schemes have been introduced by the Industries Department to help
artisans in the manufacturing and marketing of their produce.
The Chief Minister said
that CDI and IICT have important role to play in the development of handicraft
sector paving way for the young boys and girls to seek career in this
economically important field.
At the Craft Development
Institute, the Director, Farooq Ahmad presented brief about the functioning of
the institute in a PowerPoint presentation. He said that first of its kind two
years professional programme for Masters in Craft Management and Entrepreneurship
has been launched in the institute this year which has been granted recognition
by the University of Kashmir. He said admission process for this Masters Degree
unique in the country has commenced from July this year.
Farooq Ahmad said that
six traditional crafts of Kashmir origin namely Pashmina, Sozni-embroidery,
Kani-shawl, Papier-Machie, Khatamband and Walnut Woodcarving have been granted
Geographical Indication (GI) by the Government of India which denotes Kashmiri
patent of these crafts.
The Director expressed
gratitude to the Chief Minister for sanctioning Rs. 2.75 crore for enforcement
of GIs in Kashmir Pashmina, Sozni and Kani-shawl. He said that a modern testing
laboratory has been constructed in the institute to analyze the Pashmina shawls
and certifyits purity.
He said that
registrations of GIs in26 European Countries, 20 Asian Countries, 15 countries
in Russia, 11 countries in UAE and Middle East, 6 countries in South Africa and
in three countries of USA, Mexico and Canada is under process. He said the
process of recognition and representation to Kashmir Pashmina trade for
labelling and branding is also in process with Manufacturers Institute at
Bosta. He said that recognition of legal definition of Pashmina has also been
taken up with Encyclopaedia Britannia. He said that a proposal for building the
brand ‘Kashmir Pashmina’ at the international level has been drafted.
While granting revolving
fund of Rs.75 lakhs to the CDI for carrying out its functioning hassle-free,
the Chief Minister underlined the need for early start of Pashmina Testing
Laboratory and providing certificate of genuineness to each shawl manufactured
in the State so that its marketing gets catapulted internationally bringing
glory to the State and economic welfare to the people associated with this
trade.
At the Indian Institute
of Craft Technology, the Director, Zubair Ahmad said that Craft Institute has
designed modern carpet looms to make the weaving of carpets easy and
comfortable for the weavers. He said that the old fashioned looms were
troublesome for the weavers while the new looms designed and manufactured have
removed all such shortcomings.
He also gave details
about the trainings being provided to the carpet weavers and said that stipend
of Rs.3500 per month and Rs. 1000 per month to each weaver getting training in
two different categories in the institute. He explained the computerization
method factored in developing designs and printing ‘Taleem’ (Special Coded
Language for Carpet Weavers to weave the carpet as per the design, colours and
particular pattern). He said this has made the process more easy and
comfortable for carpet weavers. He said necessary training is being provided by
the IICT in this field to the interested persons.
The Chief Minister
interacted with the students who are in process of getting admission for
Masters Degree in Craft Management and Entrepreneurship and told them that
government would provide all help to them in self employment generating units
after completion of training. He also interacted with carpet weavers under
training in the IICT and enquired from them about the nature of training and
their future plans.
The Chief Minister was
informed by the Director Handicrafts, Muzaffar Hussain that 8000 modern carpet
looms are being provided to the registered carpet weavers during this year. He
said that15000 cases for issuing life time artisans cards to the genuine
artisans is under process at present.
The Chief Minister was
accompanied by Minister for Industries, S. S. Slathia, MLA Zadibal, Peer Afaq
Ahmad, Vice Chancellor Kashmir University, Talat Ahmad, Principal Secretary to
the Chief Minister, B. B. Vyas, Commissioner Secretary Industries, Shantmanu
and various senior officers from Industries Department.
4 grenade attacks from
Kupwara to Srinagar
Srinagar, Aug 1
(KNS): Suspected militants
launched four grenade attacks in different parts of Kashmir valley since last
24-hours, police said.
Police said militants
hurled a grenade towards the house of Sarpanch Mohammad Rustum Dar son of
Ghulam Hassan Dar resident of Nagri, Kupwara last night. The device exploded in
the lawn resulting in damages to glass panes of the house. Police have
registered a case in this regard.
Dar told KNS that
at 1 in the night unknown militants hurled a grenade towards his house. “The
grenade was thrown from backside of the house. I don’t know who is behind the
attack,” he said.
Police have lodged an FIR 272/2012 and started investigations.
Police have lodged an FIR 272/2012 and started investigations.
Last evening militants
hurled two grenades in Sopore town. First grenade was lobbed towards Police
Station Sopore which exploded in the compound damaging a vehicle parked inside.
Police have registered a case in this regard.
Another grenade was hurled
towards 179 battalion CRPF camp in Sopore late last evening. However no one was
injured in the attacks.
On Thursday police said
unidentified militants lobbed a grenade
towards a picket manned by 154th battalion personnel of CRPF at Channpora
Bridge.
However,
it missed the target and exploded on road side, without causing any damage.
Contractors allege
discrimination in allotments
Srinagar, Aug 1 (KNS): Kargil Renewable Development Agency (KRDA) has
allegedly denied work to Kashmiri contracts in establishing micro hydro power
projects on the pretext that
A delegation of
contractors told KNS that the KRDA allotted work of all 11
hydro projects to contractors from Delhi.
“This is discrimination
with Kashmiri contractors as we qualified the bidding process. The government
had reserved the construction work of these projects for state subjects, but
the KRDA threw all norms to wind.” They alleged.
J&K Government in
2005 under order number: 205 had given sanction that upto 10 MW mini hydro
projects can be constructed by locals.
“However, the KRDA is
giving preference to Delhi contractors. Two Kashmiri contractors who had
qualified the bidding process were denied work,” the contractors claimed.
Guv, CM greet people on
Raksha Bandhan
Srinagar, Aug 1 (KNS): Governor N N Vohra and Chief Minister Omar
Abdullah have greeted the people on Raksha Bandhan hoping that this auspicious
occasion would usher a new era of sustained peace, amity, harmony, progress and
prosperity in the State.
In his message of
felicitations, the Governor said that Raksha Bandhan is a unique feature of
India’s cultural ethos, symbolizing the special bonds between brothers and
sisters. He said that this festival has a special significance for Jammu and
Kashmir as the annual Shri Amarnathji Yatra concludes on this day and devotees
pay obeisance at the Holy Cave Shrine on Shravan Purnima.
The Governor prayed for
the well-being of the people of the State.
In a greetings message
issued here today, the Chief Minister said that Jammu and Kashmir has great
tradition of observing festivals and holy days in unity and togetherness. He
called for further strengthening this trait and said that amity and brotherhood
adds colours to the celebration of festivals. He prayed for the peace and development
of the State and the country.
JK Bank organizes
awareness camps in Pulwama, Kulgam
Srinagar, Aug 1
(KNS): J&K Bank today
organized awareness camps at village Trichal in Pulwama and Munand Guffan in
Kulgam, which were attended by a large number of apple growers, senior citizens
and local residents.
Speaking at Trichal
Zonal Coordinator (South), Rashid-ud-din stressed upon the need to empower
growers financially and technologically to enhance the quality and the yield of
apples in order to bring it closer to international standards.
He assured them of
necessary financial support for achieving the desired objectives.
He also responded to the
queries raised by the growers about the Apple Project and impressed upon them
to avail benefits of the scheme for better yields and better earnings.
Head Business Unit
Pulwama, Manzoor Ahmad Attar spoke about the scheme of subvention available to
the growers as per terms of the revised Kissan Credit Card.
The Bank provides hassle
free loans under the scheme and the cases are processed within 7 days only, he
said.
Meanwhile at Munand
Guffan, Kulgam Facilitator FLCC Kulgam A R Hakim spoke about importance and
objectives of ‘Financial Inclusion’ besides services available with the banks.
He informed the people
about various financial products like Apple Advance Scheme, Kissan Credit Card,
Giri Finance, Dastakar Finance and other business loans. Deposit products too
were talked about in detail.
Lead District Manager G
M Dar further highlighted the importance of opening and maintaining of
accounts with the Banks.
Queries regarding
different schemes were responded to the satisfaction of the audience.
Sarpanch,
Panches present on the occasion hailed the Bank for organizing the awareness
camp.
State terrorism has
increased in Ramadhan: Mirwaiz
Srinagar, Aug 1 (KNS): Hurriyat Conference (M) Chairman, Mirwaiz Umar
Farooq Wednesday said that the continuous “state terrorism has led to increase
in the bloodshed of common Kashmiris.”
“It is highly
unacceptable in the sacred month of Ramdhan as it signifies blessing for the
people. But it seems that India and its agencies have taken oath for ethnic
cleansing of Kashmiris in this month,” he alleged in a statement.
The Mirwaiz who was
addressing a gathering at Wazpora Masjid, Mehraj Gunj, said that after
Bandipora, killing of a youth in Shopian were the glaring examples of state
terrorism.
He said apart from killing
people, inflation of commodities and non-availability of electricity are enough
to gauge the anti-people policies of the puppet government.
The Hurriyat (M)
Chairman said that Eid Nimaaz would be offered at historical Eidgah. He said
that efforts were needed on emergency basis to restore the Eidgah for the
nimazees. He said that administration and Auqaf should immediately take steps
to repair the park and pump water out of it.
Meanwhile, following
instruction from Mirwaiz, Hakim Abdul Rashid, led a delegation including
leaders Abdul Manan Bukhari, Abdul Majid Wani, Yasin Hassan Malik to Sheikhpora
Humhama Pandit migrant colony.
The delegation assured
the Pandit community that they were the inalienable part of Kashmiri society.
They also told them the Kashmiris would protect the life and property of pandit
community as they are doing for themselves.
The delegation appealed
the pandit community to live in Kashmir without any fear as they did in the
past.
High level NCST
delegation visits KU
Recommends establishment
of Centre for Tribal Studies
Srinagar, Aug 1 (KNS): The National Commission for Scheduled
Tribes (NCST) will recommend and take up with Planning Commission and Ministry
of Tribal Affairs the establishment of a centre for Tribal
studies at Kashmir University which will produce an indigenous knowledge base
for studying the social structure of the tribes and the issues
thereof.
This was announced
by Dr Rameshwar Oraon chairperson National Commission for Scheduled
Tribes at a review meeting on ‘ studies on culture ,
traditions and socio economic conditions of
tribals in J&K held at the
committee room of the administrative block of the university of Kashmir
The meeting chaired
by Vice chancellor Kashmir University Prof Talat Ahmad was
attended by various Deans of the
faculties and some selected heads of the
Departments .
Dr Rameshwar
was appreciative of the initiatives taken by the university of
Kashmir for taking steps to develop the
socio-economic status of the backward classes of STs. He said he is happy
to see University of Kashmir so keen in carrying out research in the
thrust areas of tribal studies which he said will generate human
resources for the development of the trial’s within the state. Dr
Rammeshwar was praise for the University of Kashmir in
following the reservation policy for the tribal’s and he
announced also that commission will recommended an
establishment of a hostel for students at Kashmir University.
Earlier Vice chancellor
Kashmir University Prof Talat Ahmad said that University of Kashmir being
a premier institution of the state is discharging its institutional
role in letter and spirit and is offering 8% reservation for
students belonging to scheduled tribe communities, besides providing
scholarships and accommodation on priority basis, and providing
inputs for the social policy and planning of the tribes. VC thanked the
commission chairperson and his team for their plan to
recommend centre for tribal studies at Kashmir University.
House Committee report
on Toyota Automobiles center
Nizam-u-Din Bhat
distances himself from decision
Srinagar, Aug 1 (KNS): Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leader and MLA
Bandipora Nizam-ud-Din Bhat has distanced himself from the decision reached in 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.
Bhat
who was member of the committee told KNS that he wasn’t part
of the decision. “When I left the meeting
with the permission of chair, no decision had been taken at that time.
In last meeting I had
said this committee has no mandate to give decisions but it can give
recommendations,” he added.
Bhat claimed that the
Committee was interfering in some sub-judice matters. “I appeal to the Speaker
LA to intervene into the issue,” he said.
The
meeting which besides Bhat was attended by Nazir Ahmad Gurezi, Syed Basharat
Ahmad Bukhari, Peerzada Mansoor Hussain, Abdul Majeed Wani and chaired by Mir
Saifullah during deliberations among other things had 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 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.
Advertisement
Manager:-Ishfaq
Dar(9797761777)
No comments:
Post a Comment