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Union Secretary visits Anantnag, reviews haryali,
watershed projects
SRINAGAR, AUGUST 26 – Union Secretary, Department of
Land Resources (Ministry of Rural Development), Ms. Anita Choudhary today
visited various ongoing watershed management programmes in Anantnag district.
During her visit, she expressed satisfaction over the pace of completion of
these projects.
Ms. Choudhary also took an on-the-spot review of
various haryali projects in the district.
The Union Secretary is on a tour of the state to
assess the status of various centrally sponsored schemes particularly in
watershed management and haryali projects.
She assured the officers of maximum support from the
centre adding that adequate funds flow will be ensured for the completion of
these projects.
The Union Secretary was accompanied by CEO, J&K,
Haryali Project, Mr. G. H. Shah and other officers of watershed management and
Rural Development.
Earlier, the Union Secretary called on the Chief
Secretary, Mr. Madhav Lal and discuss the execution of these schemes in the
state.
Strict implementation of traffic rules must for
evading road accidents: Shabir
Directs concerned for close vigil on overloading, rash
driving, road safety measures
SRINAGAR, AUGUST 26:- Underscoring the need for strict
implementation of traffic rules and regulations to evade road accidents , the
Minister of State for Transport, Power and Forest, Mr. Shabir Ahmed Khan has
stressed for close coordination of concerned Departments for enforcement of
prevailing rules for smooth traffic plying on all the routes of the State . He directed that road
accident like recent one occurred on Rajouri-Kotranka road, in which 9 persons
lost their precious lives and50 others injured should not happen in future.
Chairing a high level meeting of civil and police
officers convened in the back drop of recent road accident on Rajouri- Kotranka
road held at Rajouri District head quarter today, the Minister instructed that
no new permits should be issued for plying of 4o7 passenger type vehicles in
hilly districts. He said instead of that plying of buses should be encouraged
in hilly areas, as government has already banned plying of 407 type passenger
vehicles on the roads of districts of Rajouri, Poonch, Doda, Kishtawar and
Ramban in Jammu Division.
Commissioner Secretary Transport, Dr. Pawan Kotwal,
Commissioner
Transport, Mr. Mehraj-ud-din Kakroo , DIG Traffic
Jammu, Mr. Danish Raina, DIG Police Range Rajouri-Poonch, Mr. M K Senah,
District Development Commissioner Rajouri, Mr. Sagat Biswas, Chief Engineer
R&B Jammu , Mr. Tahseen Mustafa, Chief Engineer Mughal Road, Additional
District Development Commissioner Poonch, Mr. Anwar Shah, SP, Rajouri, Mr.
Mubasher Lateefi, SP, Poonch, Mr Shmshar Ahmed, Regional Transport Officer Jammu,
Mr. Verinder Salatia, S P Traffic Jammu, Assistant Regional transport Officers
of Rajouri, Poonch and Shopion participated in the meeting .
The meeting deliberated on various issues of road
safety measures and
it was decided that traffic laws would be enforced
strictly in the division for safety of the passengers. The meeting decided that
close vigil would be keep on over loading on hilly roads which was the main
cause of the accidents. The meeting also discussed issues like improvement of
roads, issuance of fitness certificates to the passenger vehicles, checking of
over loading, use of mobile phones by the drivers, installation of speed and
crash bearers, stopping of high use of pitch music especially in passenger
vehicles, display of fare lists in vehicles and at bus stands, deployment of
adequate traffic police staff on accidental prone areas and fixation of timing
for plying of passenger transport on various roads.
The Minister while issuing instructions to the
concerned stressed upon
the Executive Magistrates for proper checking’s of
over loading in their jurisdictions .He also called for organizing publicity
campaigns for awareness of general masses and drivers about the road safety
measures . He directed that no vehicle should play without fitness
certificates. He appealed the not to travel in over loading passenger vehicles
and discourage drivers on use of mobile phones while driving and complaint
concerned authorities for action.
The Minister called upon the driver community to
implement traffic laws and other road safety measures later and spirit to avoid
road accidents. He asked them to wear uniforms, avoid rash driving , use of
mobile phones while driving ,besides discourage the over loading which are main
causes of accidents .
Chib inaugurates 7-day Special Olympic National
Coaching cum Training Camp
‘Appeals people to contribute generously for
special children’
SRINAGAR, AUGUST 26:- Minister for Medical Education,
Youth Services and Sports Mr. R S Chib today inaugurated National Coaching Camp
(NCC) and Advanced Coaches Training Camp (ACTC) at Youth hostel, Gogji Bagh,
Srinagar.
The 7-day camp was organized by Special Olympic
Bharat- J&K Chapter in collaboration with Special Olympic Bharat (SOB) and
Sahyog India Limited in which over 300 special athletes including persons with
intellectual disabilities and mentally challenged, besides 100 coaches from 12
states of the country participated.
During the week long training-cum-coaching camp, the
Special Athletes would be imparted training for athletes in Badminton and Bocee
in the play field of Government Amar Singh College, Srinagar.
Welcoming the delegates who came from outside the
state, the Minister said that they will get unique experience for visiting the
state. He admitted that the people of the State are not much aware about the
working of Special Olympic Bharat and Special Olympic Bharat- J&K Chapter
which are working for the welfare of special children throughout the country
and state as well. He asked the people to come forward and contribute for the
welfare of these special children in the society. He said it is our collective
responsibility to come forward to help generously for such kind of children so
that they do not feel any kind of isolation, become able and contribute equally
towards the society.
Mr. Chib lauded the tireless efforts of State Chapter
of Special Olympics for the overall development of Special Athletes through the
medium of sports. He appreciated the organization for organizing such a mega
event for the encouragement of this special section of society. “I am
enthralled to see the hidden talent of the special athletes in cultural and
sports activities which is really a great motivation and eye opener for all of
us, he said, adding that we have to encourage and support them for leading a
dignified life”.
The Minister asked the coaches for imparting the
training to this special section in such a way so that they can compete at
International and national levels.
State President, Special Olympics Bharat- J&K
Chapter, Dr. Ashwani Jojra, in his welcome address, appealed all the sections
of society to contribute for bringing forward the SOB movement in every nook
and corner so that the dream of Founder of Special Olympic International, Late
Mrs. Eunice Shriver Kennedy could be fulfilled.
National Director, SOB Mr. Victor Vaz also spoke on
the occasion and appreciated Dr. Jojra for expanding the ambit of the movement
in the State with in short span of time.
Among others, Principal, Government Amar Singh
College, Srinagar Prof. Zahoor Ahmad, Director, Youth Services and Sports S.
Jaipal Singh, Joint Director, Youth Services and Sports Mr. Madan Lal, Deputy
Director, Youth Services and Sports Mr. Ashok Kumar, SP, Traffic, Srinagar,
officials, volunteers and members of various NGOs were present on the occasion.
Tourism Deptt organizes cracker show at Nehru Park
SRINAGAR, AUGUST 26:- The Department of Tourism
Saturday organized cracker show at Nehru Park.
Minister for Tourism and Culture Mr. Nawang Rigzin
Jora was the chief guest, while as, Minister of State for Tourism, Culture and
Home Mr. Nasir Aslam Wani was guest of honour on the occasion.
Besides, Director, Tourism, Kashmir, officers and
officials of the department, a large number of tourists and locals were present
to witness the shows who were enthralled to see the colourful crackers burst up
in the air at the Nehru Park island.
Jora, Nasir address seminar on Kashmir tourism
‘Tourism industry is backbone of state’s economy’
SRINAGAR, AUGUST 26: The daylong seminar on “Kashmir
Tourism Promotion with preservation” was organized by J&K Tourism alliance
at Kokernag the other day.
Minister for Tourism and Culture Mr. Nawang
Rigzin Jora was the chief guest, while as Minister of State for Tourism and
Home, Mr. Nasir Aslam Wani was the guest of honour on the occasion.
The Ministers addressed the seminar and said that the
tourism industry is backbone of the state’s economy as government has its full
attention to promote the tourism sector.
The Ministers said that in Agricultural and
Horticultural sectors, the areas of our fertile lands is shrinking day by day
because of conversion of such lands for non-forming activities like housing and
other infrastructural needs in a un-planned and improper manner. The use of
sub-standard fungicides and pesticides besides deteriorating apple crop, have
made extinct various verities of Apple both in quality and quantity.
The Ministers expressed their grave concern over the
Handicrafts of Kashmir, which earned its name and fame for the past, have
become worst hit, because of the fake Handicraft items being produced mostly
outside the state but easily comparable appearance to Kashmir made handicraft
items and being sold as Kashmir made handicraft products. In the manufacture of
such fake items, machines, non-traditional and cheap raw materials are being
used. The government needs to take certain solid steps to revive the
traditional handicraft sector in Kashmir.
They said that tourism is the lone sector, which has a
scope of promotion and has great potential to contribute to the state’s economy.
He said that need of the hour is to take concert efforts for the preservation
of our environment and ecology which is very high value to save our tourist
resorts and water bodies from getting perished. He said that not only
government but people have a great role to play in the task to save our tourism
attraction spots. He
said that use of polythene in the state is a major threat to our tourist’s
attraction resorts and agriculture.
The Ministers said that government is going to
introduce “ECO tourism policy of India” under which our new tourist places will
be promoted as per the guide lines providing in the said policy.
District Development Commissioner, Anantnag, Mr Farooq
Ahmad Shah and Director Tourism Kashmir, Mr. Talat Parveez also spoke on the
occasion.
Among others who were present in the seminar were
ex-Chief Conservator of Forest Mr. Abdul Rashid Wani, Chairman JKTA Mr. G. M.
Dug, ex-president TASK, Mr. G. R. Siah, Chairman House Boat Owners Association
Mr. Rauf Tramboo, President TAAK and Chief Executive officer, Kokernag
Development Authority Mr. Altaf Ahmad.
Governor
visits Kaman Aman Setu
Interacts
with troops, receives briefing about security situation
SRINAGAR, AUGUST 26 - Mr. N. N. Vohra, Governor, on the second day
of his visit to the frontier areas of Baramulla District today visited Kaman
Aman Setu the point at which the passengers to Muzaffarabad and the trans-LoC
trade load carriers cross over to POK.
On
arrival at the Kaman Aman Setu, the Governor was received by Maj. Gen. Bipin
Rawat, GOC 19 Infantry Division, Brig. B. S. Raju, Brigade Commander of 12
Infantry Brigade, and other Army officers.
The First Lady, Mrs. Usha
Vohra, accompanied the Governor during the visit.
The GOC
19 Infantry Division and Brig. Raju briefed the Governor about the security
situation in the Uri Sector and beyond.
The
Governor interacted with the officers and jawans and had tea with them. He
lauded the officers and men of the Indian Army for guarding the frontiers of
the country in challenging conditions, far away from their homes, adding that
the entire nation is proud of their devotion and commitment.
Governor
visits Uri-I, Uri-II Hydel Projects
‘240 MW
Uri-II Hydel Project to be now commissioned in January 2013’
SRINAGAR,
AUGUST 26 – Mr. N. N. Vohra, Governor, today took stock of the pace of work on
the execution of 240 MW Uri-II Hydel Power Project being constructed by the
NHPC on river Jehlum near Uri in Baramulla District at the originally estimated
cost of Rs. 1724.79 crore, which has since crossed Rs. 1800 crore.
On
arrival at the NHPC Complex at Salamabad, the Governor and Mrs. Usha Vohra,
First Lady, were received by Mr. Harish Kumar, General Manager, NHPC, Uri-II
Hydel Project.
Later, at
a meeting with the management of the NHPC, the Governor was briefed by the
General Manager about the status of completion of various components of this
Project, which included the dam, open channel, de-silting basin, head race
tunnel, tail race tunnel and other salient features.
Mr. Kumar
informed the Governor that the first 60 MW unit of this Hydel Project will be
commissioned in January 2013, while the remaining three units of an equal
capacity will be commissioned at monthly intervals thereafter.
The
Governor also witnessed a documentary film on the varied features of this
run-of-the-river Project.
Interacting
with the General Manager and other officers of the NHPC, the Governor said that
electricity is the key to economic growth and rapid development. In this
context, he expressed concern over the factors which had led to the delay in
the commissioning of this vital project, causing denial of the much needed
power to the State and a monthly loss of Rs. 40 crore to the nation.
The
Governor and the Lady Governor planted saplings of apple trees in the NHPC
Complex as a memorabilia of their visit to this Complex.
Later,
the Governor visited the underground Power House of the 480 MW Uri-I Hydel
Project at Rajarwani which was commissioned in 1997.
The
Governor was briefed by Mr. N. S. Parameshwaran, Chief Engineer, NHPC, about
the functioning of this Hydel Project. The Governor inspected the functioning
of MM Control Unit, computerized system and other components of this Power
House.
Governor gives away prizes to winner, runner up teams
BARAMULLA, AUGUST 26 – The BCC Blues won the Jaan
Memorial Cricket T20 Tournament by defeating Victoria Baramulla by three
wickets in a keenly played final match at the Showkat Ali Stadium, Government
Degree College Ground, here last evening.
Mr. N. N. Vohra, Governor, who was the Chief Guest at
the final match, gave away trophies to the winner and runner up teams as well
as to the players who won over the ‘man of the Match and the ‘Man of the
Series’ awards.
As many as 60 teams from North Kashmir had
participated in this Tournament.
Mrs. Usha Vohra, First Lady, Mr. R. S. Chib, Minister
for Youth Services and Sports, Mr. Javid Ahmad Dar, Minister of State for
R&B, Mr. Navin K. Choudhary, Principal Secretary to the Governor, Maj. Gen.
Bipin Rawat, GOC 19 Inf Div, Mr. G. A Khawaja, Deputy Commissioner, Baramulla,
Mr. Anand Jain, SSP Baramulla, senior Civil, Police and Security Forces
officers, District Officers, office bearers of the Jaan Memorial Cricket
Tournament Committee, prominent citizens, cricket lovers and a large number of
students and local people were present on the occasion.
Speaking on the occasion, the Governor congratulated
the Jaan Memorial Cricket Tournament Committee, 19 Div, Sports Department and
all those associated with the Tournament for supporting the organisation of
this major sports event. He observed that such events help in the promotion of
sports and that, keeping in view the popularity of cricket and the quality of
the game displayed in the final match, there is every reason to hope that many
young cricketers from this area would make it to the national team in the
coming years.
The Governor, while congratulating the organisers for
arranging this Tournament in a big way, announced that Raj Bhavan would provide
a Running Trophy for ensuring the continuation of this Tournament.
The Governor gave away prizes to various organisations
and individuals on behalf of the organisers of the Tournament in recognition of
their outstanding contributions for successful conduct of this important annual
Tournament.
Mementos were also presented to the Governor, Lady
Governor and other dignitaries on this occasion.
Mr. R S Chib, Minister for Youth Services and Sports,
speaking on the occasion, gave details of the various initiatives being taken
for the promotion of sports and games in the State. He thanked the Governor for
his keen interest in the promotion of sports activities in the
State.
Mr. Javid Ahmad Dar, Minister of State for R&B,
who is also Patron-in-Chief of the Jaan Memorial Cricket Tournament Committee,
gave details about the history and evolution of the Tournament. He thanked the
Governor for agreeing to be the Chief Guest on the occasion, adding that this
would go a long way in encouraging the players.
Maj. Gen. Bipin Rawat, GOC 19 Inf Div, said that
credit for successfully organising this Tournament goes to the organisers as
well as to the people of the area who took keen interest in holding the event.
In his welcome address, Sheikh Mushtaq Ahmad,
General Secretary, Jaan Memorial Cricket Tournament Committee, gave details of
the teams and the matches played during the Tournament.
A captivating cultural programme was presented by the
school children on this occasion.
Investment
is pivotal for economic independence in J&K: Mir
‘Passed
resolution to tap tourism potential of Bandipora, connect it with rail link’
Terming investment is pivotal for Economic
Independence in J&K, President Democratic Party of Nationalist (DPN) and
Minister for Agriculture, Mr. Ghulam Hassan Mir today called upon the investors
to invest in Tourism, Horticulture and hydro electricity sectors of the state.
President DPN said this while addressing a one-day
Party Convention of Bandipora, Constituency at party Headquarter here today.
Vice-President DPN, Mr. G. M. Bhawan, Youth President,
DPN, Muzaffar Reshi, District President Bandipora, DPN, Mr. Bilal Sultan and
various local block and Zonal leaders of the party also spoke on the
occasion and highlighted the policies and programmes of the
party, besides senior leaders of the DPN, Mrs. Massrat Qadri, Mr Bashir Naz and
hundreds of party workers were present in the convention.
DPN President said that investment in these primary
sectors is the need of the hour as the J&K has a vast potential in it. He
asked the local investors to come forward for this noble cause as with the
support of the people the atmosphere for investment is very much conducive in
valley. He said the local investment could motivate the global investors for
bigger investment in the state.
Asking the business houses to come forward for
investment in tourism, Mr. Mir said the valley has an abundant tourism
potential which is still untapped due to the non availability of resources
besides the government has make strenuous efforts to tap the its potential. For which dozens of tourism
development authorities have been created during last decade for giving boost
to the tourism sector, he maintained. He said current year’s record breaking
tourism influx in valley demands that there is a dire need of investment in the
sector at public and private level. He said that Government can not alone do
this adding that support of big business houses of the state is necessary to
realise the goal.
Referring the investment in hydro electricity of the
state, DPN president said that investment in this sector could change the
destiny of the people of the state and then nobody in the world could stop
J&K for becoming economic independent state of the globe. He said that our
business tycoons can invest in micro hydro electricity projects for which our
government has already devised a policy under PPP mode.
Later in the convention three resolutions were passed
unanimously which includes to tap the tourism potential of Bandipora which has
been neglected by successive governments besides having vast potential, connect
Bandipora with railway link and to provide irrigation facilities to kandi belts
of the state. The DPN also demanded to provide relief and compensation to the
affected farmers whose crops were damaged due to inclement weather, hailstorm,
and drought during current season.
01 killed, 08 injured in
road mishaps
Srinagar, August 26: One
person died and eight others were injured in different road accident across the
valley, police sources said.
A Bus bearing
registration number JKo1E/0484 hit a 3 year old girl Sadia Marifat daughter of
Syed Marifat resident of Beerwa at Agrikalan, Magam, resulting in her injuries.
The injured Sadia was shifted to PHC Magam where doctors declared her brought
dead.
A Tavera vehicle bearing
registration number JK03C/6679 collided with an Army vehicle bearing
registration number OD-128670-N near Sampora on the NHW, falling under the
jurisdiction of Panthachowk resulting in injuries to four persons, Khurashid
Ahmad Najar son of Abdul Aziz resident of Seer Hamdan, Anantnag (driver of the
vehicle), Mst Zaina wife of Abdul Salam Khan resident of Seer Hamdan, Manzoor
Ahmad Khan son of Muhammad Ramzan resident of Rambirpora and Yasmeena wife of
Manzoor Ahmad.
A Sumo bearing
registration number JK05C/1329 hit and injured a lady Mst. Azi age 70 years
resident of Narbal near Narbal, falling under the jurisdiction of police
Station Magam, Budgam. The injured lady was shifted to hospital for treatment.
Magam Police has registered a case in this regard.
A Truck bearing
registration number Jk02L/5287 hit and injured a pedestrian Alam resident of
Reshi Pora at Sopat. The injured was shifted to hospital for treatment.
A Motorcycle bearing
registration number 8581/JK01 hit and injured a lady Zareefa wife of Ghulam
Mohidin resident of Nowpora, Sopore near Model town Sopore, falling under the
jurisdiction of Police station Sopore. The injured was shifted to Hospital for treatment.
Sopore police has registered a case in this regard.
A Gypsy bearing
registration number JK01Q/6163 of JKTDC collided with an Auto load carrier
bearing registration number Jko1J/2019 at Zaldagar, falling under the
jurisdiction of Police Station M.R Ganj, resulting in injuries to the driver of
the load carrier Muhammad Shafi Fafoo son of Ghulam Muhammad resident of Fateh
Kadal. The injured was shifted to hospital for treatment Police has registered
a case in this regard.
Soz visits Kupwara villages, addresses
public meetings
Srinagar, Aug 26 (VOS): Former Union Minister and President J&K Pradesh Congress
Committee Prof. Saifuddin Soz today addressed public meetings at Waskura,
Ghonipora and Kinel ( Ramhal Handwara) in Kupwara district.
He was accompanied by senior Congress
leaders Ghulam Rasool Kar Ex. PCC President, Mohd Amin Khan District, Raja
Farooq, Gulam Mohd Wani, Gh. Hassan Wani, Mohd Maqbool Bhat, Ghulam Rasool
Tikri, Insha Begum and others, they also addressed the gatherings.
While addressing the gathering Prof. Soz expressed deep anguish over acute shortage of drinking water at Sakoori/Ghonipora. He took up the matter immediately with Chief Engineer PHE and urged him to solve the problem of this area very immediately, a statement said.
At Kenal Prof. Soz supported the public demand for establishing a Sub District Hospital, provision of Tehsil HQ and Degree College. He told the people that he will personally join their struggle for these urgent facilities.
Prof. Soz sanctioned 12 lakh rupees for developmental works at Kenal. On this occasion Prof. Soz took the opportunity and ureged the frontal organizations of Congress Party including J&K Pradesh Youth Congress to make a resolve to serve the common people as service to the people alone will strengthen the Congress party to become an effective instrument for peace and development in the state.
On this occasion Prof. Soz also reiterated the J&K PCCs’ resolve to further strengthen the Panchayati Raj System in the J&K State.
While addressing the gathering Prof. Soz expressed deep anguish over acute shortage of drinking water at Sakoori/Ghonipora. He took up the matter immediately with Chief Engineer PHE and urged him to solve the problem of this area very immediately, a statement said.
At Kenal Prof. Soz supported the public demand for establishing a Sub District Hospital, provision of Tehsil HQ and Degree College. He told the people that he will personally join their struggle for these urgent facilities.
Prof. Soz sanctioned 12 lakh rupees for developmental works at Kenal. On this occasion Prof. Soz took the opportunity and ureged the frontal organizations of Congress Party including J&K Pradesh Youth Congress to make a resolve to serve the common people as service to the people alone will strengthen the Congress party to become an effective instrument for peace and development in the state.
On this occasion Prof. Soz also reiterated the J&K PCCs’ resolve to further strengthen the Panchayati Raj System in the J&K State.
KU all set to host 18th convocation
Srinagar, Aug 26 (VOS): The University of Kashmir is all set to host its 18th annual
convocation to award degrees, gold medals and certificates of merit to the
varsity’s students and scholars.
Hundreds of Students, including gold
medallists, are registering themselves for the convocation, which would be
held at the varsity’s Convocation Complex on September 27.
All the students who have been declared qualified
for the award of Ph. D, M. Phil, MD/MS Diploma in
Anaesthesiology/Ophthalmology and Gynaecology since the last Convocation
held on 20thof June, 2009 and for those meritorious candidates who have
secured 1st Class 1st Position in the BA/ B.Sc/ B.Com/BBA/ BCA/ MCA/ MBBS/
BDS/BE, LLB, B.Pharmacy, B.ED/ B.P.Ed, MA/ M.Sc/ M.Com/ MBA/MFC/ MLIS/ M.ED/
LLM/ Hon’s exam in (Kamil) Kashmiri, held from November 2009 to March 2012
are required to get themselves registered for attending the ensuing
Convocation.
The candidates will have to fill up the
prescribed form, available in the office of the deputy registrar general
administration or can download the same from the University
Website:- http://kashmiruniversity.net/. The duly filled
applications along with registration fees of Rs 200/- in the form of bank draft
favouring the Registrar, University of Kashmir shall reach the office of the Dy
Registrar (General) by or before 31stof August, 2012.
The convocation is held according to the
provisions of the KU’s Act 1969 which lays down its manner of conduct besides
the order of the procession. During the convocation, no item, cultural or
otherwise is permitted under rules.
The convocation is an annual festival of the
university and provides a memorable occasion to the students who have spent
their time and energy in the varsity and worked hard to earn their degrees and
awards.
Kamaal Malik meets delegations from
Budgam, aghast over gross neglect
Srinagar, Aug 26 (VOS): Peoples' Conference Vice Chairman, Mohammad Kamaal Malik met various public delegations from Budgam to take stock of various neglected areas and pending works in the district which are posing enormous inconveniences to the people of Budgam, said the party spokesperson.
Srinagar, Aug 26 (VOS): Peoples' Conference Vice Chairman, Mohammad Kamaal Malik met various public delegations from Budgam to take stock of various neglected areas and pending works in the district which are posing enormous inconveniences to the people of Budgam, said the party spokesperson.
Kamaal lamented the failure of the
government and the district administration to upgrade and make functional the
Wadwan, Chattabug, Lasi Shah water supply scheme, he added.
Stating that there is an acute shortage of
drinking water in the areas covered by the incomplete scheme, Kamaal said that
the government is paying no heed to repeated protests by the people of these
areas in this context. Kamaal also met delegations from Soibugh area and sought
the immediate macdamization of the 3pm stretch of the Soibugh-Sonpah Road,
sanction for which has already been granted since a long time back. Lashing out
at the R&B Budgam department and especially the concerned Divisional
Engineer for the negligent and irresponsible attitude in this regard, Kamaal
asked for work to be started on this project without any further delay.
Kamaal also stated that upgradation sanction was approved for the Wadwan Recieving Station in December 2011 but no work has been seriously undertaken. Kamaal stated that the Wadwan receiving station serves around 40 villages in the area and even though the electricity fee structure has been revived to 317 rupees per month for this downtrodden, backward area, the area still reels under 14 hours of power cut every day. The areas of Wadwan, Dhaharmuna, Gotapura, Chattabug, Garind and Chewa are adversely affected by this irresponsible attitude by the government and Kamaal sought an immediate redressal of these pending issues.
The PC Vice Chairman also stated that the Filtration Plant in Soibugh has been left in doldrums and dilapidation for the last 7 years without any attention. The pending work and commissioning of the Soibugh Filtration Plant has resulted in severe day to day hardships to the people of Soibugh. Kamaal assured the visiting delegations of PC's commitment to Change and effective governance and stated that the party would leave no stone unturned to highlight the issues faced by the common people.
Kamaal also stated that upgradation sanction was approved for the Wadwan Recieving Station in December 2011 but no work has been seriously undertaken. Kamaal stated that the Wadwan receiving station serves around 40 villages in the area and even though the electricity fee structure has been revived to 317 rupees per month for this downtrodden, backward area, the area still reels under 14 hours of power cut every day. The areas of Wadwan, Dhaharmuna, Gotapura, Chattabug, Garind and Chewa are adversely affected by this irresponsible attitude by the government and Kamaal sought an immediate redressal of these pending issues.
The PC Vice Chairman also stated that the Filtration Plant in Soibugh has been left in doldrums and dilapidation for the last 7 years without any attention. The pending work and commissioning of the Soibugh Filtration Plant has resulted in severe day to day hardships to the people of Soibugh. Kamaal assured the visiting delegations of PC's commitment to Change and effective governance and stated that the party would leave no stone unturned to highlight the issues faced by the common people.
Workshop on “Update in
Hematology” held
Early diagnose can save
precious lives: Dr.Zargar
Srinagar, Aug 26 (VOS): For help needy patients continue educational
meetings & more focus on the early diagnosis which is both advanced &
economical. This was stated by Dr.Shaukat Ah.Zargar Director Sheri Kashmir
Institute of Medical Science soura while speaking on Workshop “Update in
Hematology “at tourist Hall Nageen
club. Workshop was organized by Transasia Diagnostic Company of India.Dr.Zargar
said that such seminars would help medicos to diagnose patients early stages so that precious lives can be
saved.On this occasion Dr. Anil Handoo,
Director Laboratory Services of B L Kapoor Memorial Hospital Delhi said
that new Technology & New
Parameters like Immature Granulocytes, Retic – Hemoglobin which were used in
the Diagnosis of “ Iron Deficiency Anemia, various type of cancers. Now with
the help of New Automated 5 part Hematology Differential Analyzers using
fluorescence Flow Cytometery one can achieve early diagnosis in these cases moreover it also
Platelet with same technology called as Optical Platelet.He said Local Premier Institute SKIMS, Soura is now
using this technology & few days back Dr. Quadri Lab has also installed the same
instrument supplied by renowned diagnostic company Transasia Biomedicals Ltd.
Dr. Swati Pai Head
Hematology Manipal Hospital, Bangalore highlighted various
coagulation parameters used in diagnostic of Bleeding Disorder, Thrombosis etc.
Besides
Dr.Qaudri, eminent Hematologist , large number of medicos ,technologist of
various prominent Diagnostic centres and R.A.Malik Distributor of
company for J&K where present.
Huge numbers of Amarnath
yatris aimed at boosting morale of Army, scaring Kashmiris: Geelani
‘GoI trying to change
demography of the state’
Srinagar, Aug 26 (VOS): Hurriyat Conference (G) Chairman Syed Ali Shah
Geelani today said there is a plot behind the increasing number of pilgrims
visiting the holy Amarnath cave in Kashmir.
“New Delhi is sending
more and more yatris to the Amarnath Shrine to boost the morale of Army and
scare Kashmiris", the senior separatist leader said while speaking during
Eid Milan programme at his Srinagar residence.
"Just a few hundred
yatris would come for yatra until 1990s, but this year more than 6 lakh yatris
visited the Shri Amarnath shrine. The Supreme Court of India wants to have a
road constructed up to the shrine. They want to convey to us that they will not
leave Jammu and Kashmir,"”, he said adding all this was done to overawe
Kashmriis and spread a sense of insecurity among them.
However, he said, he and
his party are not against any religion and are committed to harmony and
brotherhood among followers of different faiths.
The octogenarian leader
came down heavily on Bhartiya janata Party, castigating them for persecuting
Muslims in the Gujarat and other parts of the country.
In an obvious reference
to mainstream leaders, Geelani said, “Some people are trying to mislead people
by harping about a change, however, after assuming power they leave no stone
unturned in persecuting people”.
Referring to slogans
raised by certain leaders about economic independence of the state, Geelani
said economy was not a solution of the Kashmir issue. “This is a dispute which
can only be solved by implementation of United Nations resoutions by allowing
people to decide their own future”, he said.
Geelani accused the
central intelligence agencies and the Government of India of spreading
immorality among the younger generations of Kashmirs. He also alleged the GoI
of exploiting the natural resources of the state of Jammu and Kashmir.
Geelani criticised, what
he called the heavy influx of outsider labourers to the Valley and said it was
being done on prupose. "One day they would become subjects of the state
and all this is being done to change the demography of Jammu and Kashmir,"
he said. (VOS)
People dismayed over the
pathetic conditions of roads
CAG revelations no
surprise: Mehbooba
Srinagar, Aug 26 (VOS): Expressing dismay over the deteriorating
condition of roads PDP President Mehbooba Mufti said that inefficiency and
corruption rampant in the R&B department is responsible for the present
pathetic state of roads in the state.
Mehbooba Mufti while
visiting Kumdalan,Manzimpara, Check Sidiq Khan, Kharwara, Landoora,
Nildoora, Hajipora, Chakoora, Harmain, Reshipora, Harmain, Wangipora,
Muradpora,Chakoo,Allora, Alamgunj, D K Pora,Gahand , Nagisharan Bala and
Tachloo of Wachi Constituency was appauled by the indifference of the state
government towards the problems of the people. She said though the working season
in the valley is almost nearing its end not a single stone has been lifted
since the darbar move from Jammu to Srinagar, She was accompanied by District
General secretary Shopian Gh Mohiudin Wani.
She added that be it the
main roads like Sheikhpora -Imam Sahib, Trenz -Turkawangam, vehil- Nihama or
interior roads like Dangam -Ratnipora , Hermain- Kumdalan- Nildoora or
Adijan-Kanjiullar or any other road for that matter the present government has
done hardly any thing for the upgradation of these roads during the last
almost four years of their tenure.Even the roads approved under NABARD and the
one’s tendered , the work has not been started for reasons best known to the
government.
Reffering to the CAG
reports indicting the state government for flouting norms in the R&B
sector causing losses of hundreds of crores besides having failed to
implement and execute the developmental projects in the state Mehbooba Mufti
said that these reveleations does not come as a surprise to us.
She said subverting procedures,
not inviting tenders and pressurizing various agencies and their heads for
diverting funds in order to please blue eyed contractors has been the norm of
NC regime all through their rule of many decades.
She said that
inefficiency and corruption in the core departments like R&B, Power and
education which are headed by the Chief Minister have touched new heights
during the present regime.
Ms Mufti further added
that people of various areas are still deprived of the basic amenities like
better roads, clean drinking water and power etc.
People of these villages
made various demands like providing wells for water supply, transformers,
establishment of J&K Bank branches in various villages. Mufti assured that
she will take up these matters with the concerned authorities and announced Rs
25 Lacs out of her Constituency development fund (CDF) for various
developmental works in these villages.
Sustained dialogue can
lead to better Indo-Pak relations: Rana
Nagrota August 26 (VOS):
India and Pakistan must get into a sustained dialogue for better relations
between the two countries because the improved Indo-Pak relations only can
ensure stability in this sub-continent, said Devender Singh Rana, Political
Advisor to Chief Minister while addressing public meetings at Nagrota and Tada
here today.
Rana said the improved
Indo-Pak relations are most beneficial for the people of Jammu and Kashmir
particularly those staying in the border areas and this he said can be achieved
by a consistent, sincere dialogue process where both sides give confidence to
each other by just not words but deeds to build a bond of trust and mutual
confidence. He said more trade routes must open between the two sides of
Kashmir and the people to people contact must be promoted alongwith cultural,
educational and economic exchange.
Rana said that Omar
Abdullah has been a strong votary of better Indo-Pak relations and has
maintained that these are imperative for peace and resolution of various
issues. He said J&K National Conference and its leadership has always
played a pivotal role in the past for better Indo-Pak relations and shall
continue to do so in the future as well in the interest of the two countries
and for the welfare of the people of Jammu & Kashmir.
Rana said the
anticipated dynamic changes in Afganistan in 2014 will have a bearing on the
peace and stability in the region. He said the same can be maintained if the
two neighbouring countries work together for in tandem with each other.
The Political Advisor
said the success of SAARC also depends on the relations between India and
Pakistan and if the relations are improved, based on mutual trust and faith
underlined with total transparency the SAARC region can emerge as one more
economic vibrant zone in the world.
Earlier in an impressive
function, the Political Advisor handed-over two water tankers to the PHE
Department each of 9000 liter capacity costing Rs. 27.30 lacs which were
provided out of his constituency development fund for Block Dansal and nine
Panchayats of Block Bhalwal of Nagrota assembly constituency.
Sarpanches, Panches and
prominent persons of the constituency were also present on the occasion
expressed their gratitude to Devender Singh Rana for providing water tankers for
the people of Nagrota assembly constituency.
Rattan Lal Gupta
Provincial President J&K National Conference Jammu province while
addressing the meetings said J&K National Conference has astutely led
people towards a prosperous future and has always felt concerned for the speedy
and balanced development of all regions with a special focus on under developed
and in accessible areas. He said that National Conference will continue to
uphold the principals of secularism and work for strengthening democratic institutions
to translate developmental policy of the party into reality.
Kerala, Karnataka win
matches in All India Postal Football Tourney
Srinagar, Aug 26 (VOS): “Srinagar 2012”, the All India Postal Football Tournament entered second day today. First match of the day began between Utter Pradesh & Delhi at Polo Ground while at Bakshi Stadium Kerala & Tamil Nadu teams were vying for honors. At both venues match started at a slow pace but picked up later on. Spectators enjoyed scintillating games of Soccer. Depth moves were made by contesting teams. At Polo Ground venue Utter Pradesh defeated Delhi by 5-0 while at Bakshi Stadium Kerala won by 2-0.
Srinagar, Aug 26 (VOS): “Srinagar 2012”, the All India Postal Football Tournament entered second day today. First match of the day began between Utter Pradesh & Delhi at Polo Ground while at Bakshi Stadium Kerala & Tamil Nadu teams were vying for honors. At both venues match started at a slow pace but picked up later on. Spectators enjoyed scintillating games of Soccer. Depth moves were made by contesting teams. At Polo Ground venue Utter Pradesh defeated Delhi by 5-0 while at Bakshi Stadium Kerala won by 2-0.
In the afternoon games
played on yesterday Tamil Nadu defeated Delhi by 1-0, Utter Pradesh defeated
Orissa 4-1 & in the concluding match of first day Karnataka won against
West Bengal 3-0.
One of the afternoon
games was played between Jammu & Kashmir & West Bengal at Polo Ground
while other match was played by Karnataka against Haryana. Home team went down
fighting to West Bengal 0-1, even though they dominated the mid field for
maximum duration of match. Karnataka defeated Haryana 7-0
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