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Governor
chairs Executive Council, General Body meetings of IKS
Calls for
making IKS a centre of excellence in Kashmir Studies
SRINAGAR, AUGUST 23 – Mr. N. N. Vohra, Governor, has emphasized
the need for making the Institute of Kashmir Studies a vibrant centre of
excellence for undertaking quality research on social, cultural, historical,
governance and other aspects of contemporary and future relevance.
The Governor, who is the Chancellor of the Kashmir University and
Chairman of the Institute, was chairing the Executive Council and General Body
meetings of the Institute of Kashmir Studies at Raj Bhavan here today.
The Governor pointed to the profitability of evolving a broad
framework for the selection of scholars from home and abroad and identification
of the nature and range of subjects for pursuing research projects at the
Institute. He said that the entire procedure for selection of subjects for
undertaking research should be clearly laid down, with corresponding stage-wise
timelines. He suggested that a list of relevant themes/subjects could be drawn
up so that domestic and foreign scholars could take up researches the outcomes
of which are of serious interest to India and all its neighbouring countries.
He also asked for the important research work already done at this Institute
being adequately highlighted at home and abroad.
Referring to the high importance of comparative studies being
undertaken at the Institute of Kashmir Studies, the Governor observed that it
would be useful if more departments of comparative studies should come up in
each of the Universities in the State.
The
meetings focused on various administrative issues and appropriate decisions
were taken to further streamline the functioning of the Institute.
The
University of Kashmir and the South Asia Foundation (India Chapter) signed a
fresh Memorandum of Understanding on this occasion. The Foundation assured
adequate financial support to the Institute of Kashmir Studies for undertaking
its activities.
Prof.
Talat Ahmad, Vice Chancellor, University of Kashmir; Dr. A. R. Trag, Vice
Chancellor, Islamic University of Science and Technology, Awantipore; Prof. M.
P. S. Ishar, Vice Chancellor, Jammu University; Mr. Navin K. Choudhary,
Principal Secretary to the Governor; Prof. Veena Sikri, Vice Chairperson, South
Asia Foundation (India Chapter); Prof. Siddiq Wahid, Director, Institute of
Kashmir Studies; and Prof. G. M. Khawaja, Professor Research, IKS, University
of Kashmir, participated in the meeting.
Joint
delegation of VHAI, J&K Voluntary Health and Development Association meets
Governor
SRINAGAR, AUGUST 23 – A joint delegation of the Voluntary Health
Association of India, New Delhi, and J&K Voluntary Health and Development
Association, Srinagar, called on Mr. N. N. Vohra, Governor, at Raj Bhavan here
today.
The delegation led by Mr. A. M. Mir, Executive Director, J&K Voluntary
Health and Development Association, briefed the Governor about the activities
of the national level and the J&K Association in regard to public health
issues, particularly those aimed at spreading awareness about the highly injurious
effects of smoking and consumption of other tobacco products. He gave details
of the various initiatives taken by these Associations in this regard in the
past and those planned for the coming months. The deputationists urged for
enforcing all related laws for discouraging the consumption of Gutka, the
smokeless tobacco, in the State.
The delegation also informed the Governor about the initiatives they had taken
for rendering support to the people affected by earthquakes and other natural
calamities in various parts of the country.
The Governor complimented the Voluntary Health Association of India and the
J&K Voluntary Health and Development Association for doing a commendable
job and assured them that he would address the Minister for Health, J&K
Government, regarding the help and support required to achieve the objectives
of the Associations.
The delegation, led by Mr. Mir, comprised Ms. Bhavna Mukhophadyay, Executive
Director, Voluntary Health Association of India; Ms. Sukriti Jain, Programme
Officer, Voluntary Health Association of India; and Ms. Ezabir Ali, Member,
J&K Voluntary Health and Development Association.
Sound mechanism already put in place for ensuring
empowerment of PRIs: Sagar
SRINAGAR, AUGUST 23 – Maintaining that mechanism for
implementation of provisions of the Act have already been put in place to
ensure empowerment of Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs), the Minister for
Rural Development, Law, Justice, Parliamentary Affairs and Panchayati Raj, Mr.
Ali Mohammad Sagar has said that the government has fulfilled its promise of
democratic decentralization of powers to the grass root levels.
The Minister was addressing a mammoth gathering of
panches and sarpanches of Kulgam district at a one day interaction programme to
oversee the status of implementation of the empowerment of PRIs.
Minister for Social Welfare, Ms. Sakina Itoo, MLA
Kulgam, Mr. M. Y. Tarigami, MLC, Mohammad Amin Bhat, District Development Commissioner,
Mr. Jehangir Mir, Director Rural Development, Kashmir, Mir Altaf Ahmed, senior
leaders, Mr. Safdar Ali, Mr. Abdul Majid Bhat, prominent citizens, panches and
sarpanches of the area were present.
Mr. Sagar said that the government headed by Mr. Omar
Abdullah believes in sustained action rather than misleading the people by
obnoxious ideas and we have ensured that panchati raj election were held which
is a watershed in the political history of the state and it has ensured the
participation of people at grass root level in implementation of various
developmental programmes and schemes initiated by the government.
“Not only have PRIs being empowered with powers of 14
vital departments but instructions have already been passed down the line for
involving panches and sarpanches in implementation and formulation of various
flagship programmes, any deviation in this regard of any official will not be
tolerated” he said and maintained that the Additional District Development
Commissioner has been nominated as a nodal officer for ensuring adherence to
the orders of empowerment.
Referring to the demand of panches and sarpanches, the
Minister said that a comprehensive proposal for provision of honorarium to them
has already been submitted to the concerned and an amount of Rs. 285 crores has
been released for the construction of new panchayat ghars across the state
besides repair and renovation of the existing ones.
Minister for Social Welfare, Ms Sakina Itoo while
speaking on the occasion urged the people to come forward and strengthening the
hands of the government in ensuring their participatory role into the
day-to-day governance. She said that the Panchayati Raj Representatives are
part and parcel of the government and they should not shy away from their
responsibility in ensuring the sustained development of their areas in close
coordination with officers of various departments.
Asking the people to play a participatory role in
ensuring that the peace is sustained in the state, Mr. Sagar said that they
should understand that no developmental and other related activities are
possible in a disturbed environment. He said that the government has ensured
that the peace is restored in the state and now the people are reaping the
peace dividends and a record number of tourists has visited the state which
will go a long way in uplifting the socio-economic profile of the people.
“Right from the day the government came into the power, we have always being
advocating the medium of dialogue between India and Pakistan for resolving all
the issues and history stands testimony to the fact that various issues have
been solved through talks only. The cult of violence leads to destruction only
and the people who belonged to this school of thought should understand this”,
Mr. Sagar said and maintained that friendship between the two countries is in
the interest of people of the both countries especially those of Jammu and
Kashmir.
MLA, CPI (M), Mr. M. Y. Tarigami also spoke on the
occasion and highlighted the importance of Panchayati Raj System in ensuring
the sustained development of rural and far-flung areas of the state. He said
that by putting in place Panchayats the effective decentralization of powers is
ensured to the grass root level and asked the government to consider the
provision of providing honorarium to the Panchayati Raj Representatives.
Chib inaugurates 3-day 23rd Federation Cup Throw Ball Championship-2012
SRINAGAR, AUGUST 23:- Minister for Medical Education,
Youth Services and Sports Mr. R S Chin today inaugurated 3-day 23rdFederation
Cup Throw Ball Championship 2012 at sports ground Government College for Women
M A Road Srinagar.
The 3-day championship was organized by J&K Throw
Ball Association in collaboration with Throw Ball Federation of India.
Speaking on the occasion, the Minister said that it
was the matter of proud for us to organize such a mega event in the state. He,
on behalf of Chief Minister extended compliments to the organizers and
participating teams assuring every support to make the event a success. He said
that the participating teams across the country are the ambassadors of the
state, hoping that they will convey the message of amity, generosity and
hospitality to their respective states.
Mr. Chib said that J&K Throw Ball team
participated first time in the 24th Senior National Throw Ball Championship-2001 held in
Bhopal, adding since then it was continuously participating in all the
championships of the National Federation. He said the J&K Throw Ball team qualified for the
Federation Cup in 2011, adding that this year it has also qualified for the
Federation Cup and was ready with both men and women teams to take part in the
23rd Federation Cup.
The Minister also mentioned that during last two
decades of turmoil, the sports persons of the State did not got ample
opportunities to participate in the national and state level sports events and
lag behind due to lack of sports infrastructure. He said the Government under
the stewardship of Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and with the provision of
financial assistance from the Union Government is creating and upgrading the
sports infrastructure for the better facilities of the players.
Mr. Chib said that it was due to the efforts of
present Government and Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Mr. Ajay
Makan various mega sports events were held in the state, which provided
opportunities of interaction and exposure to the local players with their
counterparts.
The Minister also extended his compliments to the
medals winners of the country who participated in the Olympic held recently in
London.
Later, the Minister was honoured by presenting a
trophy as a token of respect.
Giving brief introduction of Throw Ball game, General
Secretary, Throw Ball Federation of India, Mr. Kamal Goswami said it was a game
of Indian origin which was founded in seventies by a group of sports
legendaries. He said the game soon got a big fame across the country, adding
that now it is being played many countries of the world and has become popular
at the international level. The Throw Ball Federation of India is organizing
World Cup of Throw Ball game by the month December this year at Delhi and over
thirteen countries are expected to participate in the cup, he added.
As many as 11 teams in both male and female categories
from various states and Union Territories participated in the
Championship. These are Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Chandigarh, Delhi, Goa,
Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh and host team of
J&K.
The inaugural match was played between Delhi and Bihar
teams.
Among others, Secretary, J&K State Sports Council
Mr. Dalip Thussu, Principal, Government
College for Women M A Road Srinagar, Prof Tanveer Ara, Joint Secretary, J&K State Sports Council Prof.
Bashir Ahmad, Member, J&K State Sports Council Mr. Shaikh Fazal Ahmad and
Mrs. Tabassum, Senior Vice-President of J&K Throw Ball Association, Mr. Nisar Ahmad,
players from participating team, besides sports lovers were also present.
Shabir visits flood affected areas of Rajouri
Directs officers for assessment of damages,
formulation of DPR’s for protection bunds
SRINAGAR, AUGUST 23:- Minister of State for Power,
forest, CA&PD and Transport, Mr. Shabir Ahmed Khan today visited flood
affected areas of Rajouri town and took stock of damages caused to crops and
property due to recent floods in the area.
The Minister accompanied by Officers and Engineers of
Revenue and Irrigation and flood control Department, while visiting several
flood affected areas directed concerned authorities to assess the loss of
property and crops for providing immediate succour besides compensation under
Calamity Relief Fund (CRF) to the affected families.
The Minister also directed concerned Engineers of
Irrigation and flood Control Department for formulation of detailed project
reports for to be taken up with the government for construction of protection
bunds on Sukhto Nalla so that such incidents in future would be prevented. He
also instructed concerned Engineers to ensure timely completion of ongoing
flood protection works in the area.
Meanwhile, several deputationist of Poonch and Rajouri
districts which includes Sarpanches and panches met the Minister during his
visit in the area. They apprised the Minister about their day to day problems
and developmental needs.
The Minister gave patient hearing to the
deputationists. He assured them that all their genuine demands especially
regarding development of their areas under various sectors would be taken up to
the concerned departments for immediate redressal.
Financial closure of 450 MW Bagilhar HEP Stage II
achieved
Power Finance Corporation and J&K Bank to fund the
Project
NEW DELHI, AUGUST 23:- Jammu & Kashmir State Power
Development Corporation has achieved the financial closure for implementation
of 450 MW Baglihar –II HEP. The
financial closure for the project has been achieved in a record time and has
coincided with commencement of project execution unlike Baglihar Stage first
which took about 06 years for achieving financial closure
The debt component of the Project coming up at an
estimated cost of Rs 3113.19 crore shall be funded by Power Finance Corporation
and J&K bank to the extent of Rs 1679.23 crore and Rs 500 crore
respectively with the balance requirement being met through State equity. Loan
Agreement with Power Finance Corporation was exchanged between Mr. Satnam Singh
Chairman & Managing Director PFC & Mr. Basharat Ahmad Dhar Managing
Director JKSPDC today at New Delhi thus completing the process with Agreement
with J&K Bank having already been signed on 14th August 2012.
Various lending Institutions had expressed their
keenness to fund the project and in view of competitive terms and conditions
offered by them Agreements were finally signed with PFC & JK Bank. The
interest shown by lending Institutions to fund various projects of JKSPDC which
are in the pipeline is an encouraging sign for infrastructure development in
the State particularly the Power Sector, a fact attributed to the improved
credit worthiness of the J&K State Power Development Corporation and the
congenial atmosphere for investment created by the Government headed by Mr.
Omar Abdullah. The Project is targeted to be commissioned in 2015 and will
generate about 1300 million units annually.
Tarigami demands relief to hail storm affected
farmers, orchardists of Shopian
SRINAGAR, AUGUST 23 – Expressing deep sorrow over the
damage caused to fruits and standing crops in various areas of district Shopian
due to massive hail and wind storm last evening, the State Secretary CPI (M)
and MLA Kulgam Mr. M. Y. Tarigami has demanded immediate ex-gratia to the
affected farmers and orchardists.
Mr. Tarigami has enjoined upon the State
Administration to assess the quantum of damage and ensure provision of relief
to the affected farmers and orchardists. He said about 80 % of the fruit crops
have been damaged in Shopian district due to recent wind and hail storm.
The State Secretary has urged the State government to
provide relief to affected farmers of the district and the other parts of the
Valley.
J&K excels in 4th National Taekwon-Do Championship
Win 13 gold, 3 silver & 1 bronze medals during contests
SRINAGAR, AUGUST 23:- The Jammu and Kashmir Taekwon-Do
was declared the best team of the 4th National Championship which was held from 10th to 14th August 2012 at Mumbai.
The five days Taekwon-Do championship was organized by
Taekwon-Do Federation of India, in which various teams from 18 States of the
Country participated. The J&K State Taekwon-Do team comprising of 28
players also participated in the said championship.
During the championship the J&K team has begged 17
medals, which include 13 gold medals, 3 silvers medals and 1 bronze medal.
The J&K team was declared the top team of the
championships as it obtained first position.
The Advisor to Chief Minister Mr. Mubarak Gul has
received the team at Srinagar after their arrival from Mumbai. He congratulated
all the participants’ players who brought laurels and topped at the national
level.
The Chief Minister Maharashtra also congratulated the
J&K Taekwon-Do Championship players for winning first position during the
Championships. Besides, the member of International Taekwon-Do Federation also
complemented J&K Team, which includes Master Kwang Mun-ko and Master Lee
Jeon who were specially invited.
The High Commissioner of Korean Embassy distributed
the medals among the players during the said championships and appreciated the
performance shown by the players of J&K State team during the championship.
The Championship was watched by sports lovers of the
country besides renowned film stars like Vinod Khanna, Juhi Chawla, Sanjay Dutt
also witnessed the performance of the J&K Players and highly appreciated
their talents.
Dovetail resources to realize Goals: CS
Stresses on completion of infrastructural works
Reviews Pulwama,Shopian Development Scenario
Stresses on completion of infrastructural works
Reviews Pulwama,Shopian Development Scenario
PULWAMA/SHOPIAN, AUGUST 23: Chief Secretary, Madhav Lal Thursday re-iterated the
importance of centrally sponsored schemes in socio-economic upliftment of the
people. "Centrally sponsored schemes have immense potential and District
administration should work towards realizing the developmental goals and bridge
gaps through their successful implementation”, he said
Madhav Lal was speaking while chairing review meetings
at Pulwama and Shopian Districts today. Maintaining that public perception
regarding developmental outcomes and the level of satisfaction among people
indicates true success, Lal asked district administration to focus and initiate
measures to improve public perception by completing taken up infrastructural
projects within stipulated time frame.
“Locate developmental gaps and address needs of
immediate and critical nature by devising the best possible plan of action and
convergence model for the welfare of the public” he maintained.
While reviewing sector wise progress, Madhav Lal emphasized
on taking only works with adequate resource allocation for ensuring their
timely completion. He stressed on proper coordination between departments and
called for dovetailing resources to deliver assured and time bound service to
the public.
Deputy Commissioner Pulwama, Shafat Noor and Deputy
Commissioner Shopian, Mohammad Javed Khan briefed the Chief Secretary on sector
wise physical and financial progress report regarding all developmental schemes
in the districts. Detailed discussions on the progress of NRHM, ICDS, PMGSY,
MGNREGA, SSA, RMSA, etc and functioning of Panchayats was held during the
review meetings.
The meeting was attended by Principal Secretary to
Chief Minister, B. B. Vyas, Principal Secretary, Power Development Department,
Sudanshu Pandey, Administrative Secretaries, Heads of departments, Chief
Engineers and other district and sectoral officers.
Attention
Hajj pilgrims of Ganderbal district
SRINAGAR, AUGUST 23: A training course organised by Intizamia Ziyarat Syed
Qamaria-U-Din Bukhari (RA) which will be held at Qamria Hall, Ganderbal
district on August 26, 2012 (Sunday) at 10 a.m.
All the selected Hajj Pilgrims are informed to attend the said venue on the
scheduled date and time for imparting necessary training course.
Drive
against illegally running Brick Kiln in full gear
During
2-days action 4 brick kiln seized, Rs. 2.50 lakh recovered as fine: DM Budgam
BUDGAM, AUGUST 23: In a major offensive launched against the brick kiln owners
who are constantly violating norms and instructions prescribed under Brick Kiln
Act despite several warnings and cautions.
During last 2 days exercise on the instructions of District Magistrate, Budgam,
Mr. Khursheed Ahmad Shah the special squad constituted in this regard headed by
Additional Deputy Commissioner, Budgam accompanied by the Tehsildar Budgam and
Chadoora have seized and dismantled tin Chumminess of 4 brick kilns at
Yarikhaha, Kathairgud and Qammyerpora of Tehsil Chadoora belonging to Bashir
Ahmad Pampore, Bashir Ahmad Wagoora, Mohammad Altaf Banayar and Mohammad Altaf
Qaisaramulah for illegally and un-authorizedly running their units. In a similar
action, the team also recovered and imposed fine of Rs. 2.50 lakhs from the 6
brick kiln owners situated in different areas of Tehsil Budgam for violating
prescribed norms and rules envisaged in the Brick Kiln Act and also illegally
running their units.
The District Magistrate has once again cautioned those brick kiln owners who
despite several warnings are still involved in malpractices and violating of
norms to stop such activity forthwith or remain ready to face the wrath of law
and punishment even police custody is not ruled out.
National Institute conducts basic literacy examination at ZLSS,
Srinagar
SRINAGAR, AUGUST 23: National Institute of
Open Schooling, Noida (U.P) is conducting basic Literacy Examination, Phase-II,
under Saakhshar Bharat Mission through Zilla Lok Shiksha Samiti (ZLSS),
Srinagar on August 26, 2012 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
All such neo literates covered under Total Literacy Campaign and other
interesting candidates who have appeared in Phase-I are eligible to appear in
the said examination.
For further details contact office of the Member-Secretary, ZLSS, near Police
Control Room, Srinagar during office hours or contact Phone Nos. 9469037646,
8803079713 and 9086505838.
Govt.
mulls high-level Committee on tobacco control: Sham
Discusses
steps for dealing with menace of tobacco
SRINAGAR, AUGUST 23: In order to further flip the
efforts to control the consumption of tobacco and its allied products in Jammu
and Kashmir the Government is contemplating to constitute a high-level
monitoring Committee under the Chairmanship of Chief Minister. The Committee
will monitor the steps already initiated to curb the menace of tobacco and
other allied products.
This was revealed by the Minister for Health &
Family Welfare, Mr. Sham Lal Sharma at a meeting of representatives of Voluntary
Health Association of India (VHAI) held here today under his chairmanship.
Expressing concern over the increasing cases of cancer
every year due to use of tobacco in different forms, the Minister stressed the
need for strong measures to minimise the use of cigarettes, gutkas and
other such products while seeking society’s help in dealing with this social
issue he said that only Government efforts are not enough but entire society
has to contribute to get rid of this menace to save the younger generation. He
also appealed the social/religious organizations to use their influence and
aware the society about the ill effects of the tobacco and other drug abuses
which are eating the vitals of the society.
Appreciating the efforts of the VHAI and other
credible NGOs in the field of social services, the Minister said that all like
minded organizations should come forward and help Government in fighting these
social evils. He supported the pledge of VHAI for making the Jammu and Kashmir
smoke/gutka free state and said that Government will take more
steps to make the deterrent laws to deal with the situation. Yet it requires
coordinated approach and vigorous awareness campaign to educate the common man
so that they voluntarily shun this practice, the Minister asserted.
Responding to the issue of banning the gutkas in
Jammu and Kashmir like other States, the Minister said that he has already
passed on the specific instructions to the concerned and the matter is under
active consideration of the Government. He said the Government will bring a
legislation to ban the Gutkas in the State in near future because the issue is
related with the health of people, he added.
The VHAI members suggested certain measures to make
the Jammu and Kashmir tobacco free and smoke-free State. They also called for
implementation of Food Safety & Standards Act-2006 which provides complete
ban of Gutkas and
all food products containing tobacco. They also suggested for earmarking
adequate funds for tobacco control, imposing heavy taxes on all tobacco
products, restriction on tobacco advertisements and mass awareness through
media campaign.
Among others Executive Director, VHAI, New Delhi Ms.
Bhavna Mukhopadhaya, Executive Director, VHAI, J&K branch, Mr. A.M. Mir
were also present in the meeting.
Javed
visits flood affected areas of Gurez
Directs
authorities for assessment of losses, restoration of public services
GUREZ,
AUGUST 23: On the advice of Chief Minister, the Minister of State for R&B,
Mr. Javed Ahmed Dar today visited Gurez and took stock of the situation caused
by flash floods due to torrential rains during past some days in the area.
The
Minister along with MLA Gurez Mr. Nazir Ahmad Gurezi and Divisional
Commissioner, Kashmir Dr. Asgar Samoon visited most affected flood areas, like
Barnai, Chorwan and Kachwat villages and got feedback of the damages of crops
and properties.
It
was informed that in Barnai village, a bridge along with road besides a BSF
banker, water supply scheme and irrigation canal have been washed away by the
flood. He was further informed that among five BSF Jawans, four have been
rescued while one jawan is still missing.
He
was also apprised that in Kachwat village, five shops have been got damaged,
while at Chorwan headquarter, one residential house fully damaged and 24
residential house partially damaged due to floods.
The
local revenue authorities also informed the Minister that besides damage of
water supply scheme, the standing crops over 300 kanals of land have also
affected and damaged due to recent flash floods.
On
the occasion, the Minister while assuring the affected families full support of
the government for their rehabilitation, issued direction to the concerned
officers to restore all the affected water supply schemes and other public
utilities on war footing basis. He also instructed concerned authorities to
ensure timely assessment of losses of crops and property for relief and
compensation from the government to the affected families.
MLA,
Gurez on the occasion, announced two months free ration to the affected
families out of his CDF.
A
large number of deputations also met the team and apprised them about the
various problems and developmental needs.
Div
Com for early restoration of Balole Bridge, Samba
JAMMU,
AUGUST 23- To take stock of damage caused to motorable Balole bridge in Samba district due to heavy downpour
and discuss its early restoration, Divisional Commissioner Jammu, Mr. Pradeep Gupta today convened a meeting of
officers of National Highway Authority of India (NHAI), R&B, Irrigation,
GREF and other senior officers of concerned departments.
The
meeting was also attended by DDC Jammu, Mr. Sanjeev Verma, DDC, Samba, Mr.
Mubarak Singh, Chief Engineer PWD (R&B) Mr. Tahseen Mustafa, Chief Engineer
Irrigation, Mr. Ashwani Sharma and Chief Engineer Samparak.
Mr.
Gupta informed that the bridge was constructed by GREF and is under the control
of NHAI and this is one of the important bridges in the state. He asked the
concerned to immediately take preventive measures in consultation with the
experts to avoid further damage to the bridge. He asked the participants to
keep their activities at maximum and remain vigilant for any alarming situation
and immediately repair the same by implementing advanced mechanism for early
restoration of traffic.
The
meeting decided that till all the necessary repairs to the damaged bridge are
not completed there will be no traffic movement on the bridge and an alternate bridge adjacent to the damaged one is
operational for regular and hassle free vehicular movement from Jammu to other
states and vice versa.
He
asked the DDC Samba to personally monitor the repair works and ensure that all
repair works are done in a shortest possible time.
DC
Kulgam sensitizes officers about flash floods
KULGAM,
AUGUST 23- Calling for remaining alert following weather forecast about flash
floods, Deputy Commissioner Kulgam, Mir Jahangir today asked the concerned
officers to keep the requisite equipment and wherewithal in a state of complete
readiness.
Chairing a meeting of District Disaster Management
Committee here, he stressed on activating men and machinery by forging strong
co-ordination among the members of the committee through district control room
which stands already established for the purpose.
“Preventive measures have to be put in place to
minimize the impact of flash floods in vulnerable areas and villages’’, he
said, adding that preparedness forms key to tide over the disasters and their
repercussions. He said contingency plan focusing on dumping of material like sand
filled bags, boats, ropes, together with ration and essential drugs need to be
put in place to tackle floods and its aftermath.
It was enjoined upon the CA&PD, water works,
medical, Irrigation and Flood Control departments to set up sub-control rooms
in their offices which will remain in constant touch with the central control
room for effective co-ordination in case the rivers inundate and rise in space.
The meeting was informed about the vulnerable villages
which are likely to be affected during the floods. The meeting also identified
accommodation places besides discussing relief and rehabilitation measures. All
the concerned officers were sensitized about their specific role in the
disaster management.
Among
others, ADDC, Additional Deputy Commissioner, ACR, Executive Engineers,
Tehsildars and other sectoral heads attended the meeting.
21 kanals of encroachments removed
Dental chair, Ultra
Sound Machine inaugurates at Kalaroos
KUPWARA,
AUGUST 23: The Deputy Commissioner, Kupwara, Mr. Samad Hafeez today inspected
the hospital at Kalaroos and inaugurates the Dental Chair and Ultra Sound
Machine at Kalaroos. The Chief Medical Officer and other officers were
accompanied by the Deputy Commissioner.
The Deputy Commissioner distributes cheques among pregnant ladies under NRHM
arranged by the Health department. The Panchs, Sarpanchs and respectable
citizens were present on the occasion and were informed about the devolution of
powers under Panchayati Raj Act and required guidelines more awareness camps
are being conducted at block levels.
The Deputy Commissioner also convened the meeting of Revenue, Municipal,
R&B officers to discuss the issues about the demolition of illegal
constructions on the State land, Kahcharie by the selfish persons.
The Deputy Commissioner exhorted upon the officers for constitution of the Task
Force Committee for removing of illegal constructions on the National Highway,
State land for construction of the agricultural land for among generations.
Meanwhile, the Additional Deputy Commissioner, Kupwara informed that 21 kanals
of land was removed from the encroachers.
Arrangements
discussed, 4485 raffle draw prizes in Mela, disclosed ADGP
SRINAGAR, AUGUST 23: 21st Police Public Mela being organized by Jammu and
Kashmir Police would be held in Srinagar on September 30, 2012. Fabulous 4485
Raffle Draw Prizes would be available for the lucky winners in the
Mela.
Arrangements for the day-long event were
discussed in a high level meeting of police officers held at Police
Headquarters (PHQ) here today. The meeting was conducted by Additional Director
General of Police (Headquarters) (ADGP), Mr. S. P. Vaid. Additional Directors General of Police, Dr. Ram
Lubhaya and Mr. Naveen Aggarwal also attended the meeting.
The meeting was informed that Police Public Mela is
one of the great events organized by Jammu and Kashmir Police after regular
intervals. The Mela has assumed much importance and public in large participate
in these Melas. People from all shades of life anxiously wait for the Melas to
get different items from different regions of the State under one roof.
The Melas have also helped in strengthening police
public bonds and the raffle draw has become the most awaited occasion of the
event. Transparency in the conduct of raffle draw has cemented the image of the
Organization among the masses.
While discussing arrangements for the event, the ADGP,
Mr. Vaid stressed upon the officers to work in close coordination and convene
meetings at different levels to make the event a success. He said that all
required arrangements should be finalized well in advance and all units geared
up for the massive participation in the Mela. Stall holders would have to
ensure that all the quality products are put on sale during the Mela on
reasonable rates.
The Additional Director General of Police (Security)
Dr. Ram Lubhaya asked the participants to make efforts for the massive
participation of public and their convenience. He said that security
arrangements in and around the venue would be ensured on the occasion and the
experiences from the previous Melas would be utilized to rectify the
deficiencies. Participation of martyr’s families would add glory to the event,
said the ADGP.
After having threadbare discussions, various
committees were constituted under the supervision of senior police officers to
make the preparations for the great event. IGP (Armed) Kashmir, Mr. Rauf-ul-Hassan was designated
as Nodel Officer for the event, who would Coordinate the working of different
committees. The committees were asked to take the entrusted tasks immediately in hand
and prepare the requirements. Preparation of raffle draw tickets and their
distribution throughout the State was discussed in the meeting. It was decided
that the tickets would be made available for sale at all prominent places
through police establishments before the ten days of the Mela.
The meeting decided that 4485 prizes, including home
appliances and cash prizes would be included in this year’s Raffle Draw.
Painting competition for the wards of police personnel would be conducted
during the Mela and the position holders would be rewarded with enhanced cash
prizes. Cultural items would be main attraction of the
Mela.
Among others, the meeting was attended by IsGP, Mr. V.
K. Singh, Mr. S. M. Sahai, Mr. Owais Ahmed, Dr. B. Srinivas, Mr. A. K.
Choudhary, Mr. Abdul Ghani, Dr. K. K. Saini, Mr. Yoginder Koul, Mr. Alok Puri,
and Mr. Muneer Ahmed Khan, DIsGP, Mr. T. Namgiyal, Mr. A. K. Atri, Mr. R. P.
Resutra, Mr. S. A. Mujtaba and Mr.
Abdul Hamid, AIsGP (PHQ), Mr. Ghulam Hassan Bhat, Mr. A. A. Kakroo, Mr. R. S.
Sambyal and Mr. Shabir Ahmed, Exn: PCD (PHQ), Mr. N. D. Khawaja, Medical
Superintendent, Police Hospital, Dr. M. S. Koka and other police
officers.
Ensure distribution of timber by September next: Mian
Altaf to Forest officials
SRINAGAR, AUGUST 23:- Minister for Forests and
Environment Mian Altaf Ahmad has directed the concerned authorities for timely
distribution of timber to the genuine consumers, adding that timber
distribution from all sale outlets be ensured by September next positively so
that the consumers may not face any inconvenience for construction of their
dwelling units. He cautioned that any complaint in this regard from the
consumers would be seriously viewed and stringent action under rules would be
initiated against negligent officials.
Chairing a high level forest officers meeting held
here today, which was convened to review the stocking and supply position of
timber at various sale outlets, its distribution and to review the other
functioning of the department, the Minister directed all Divisional Forest
Officers that the timber should be distributed to the genuine consumers after
proper verification and completing of all required formalities.
The Minister instructed concerned authority that
priority should be given to most needy consumers and before distribution of
timber at sale outlets the consumers be informed through print media. He
strictly instructed that if any consumer would not lift timber within one month
from his concerned sale depot the sanctioned of his or her would be
cancelled.
This was stated by the Minister while chairing a
meeting of officers of Forest department to review the functioning of the
department.
The Minister asked the concerned Divisional Forest
Officers to issue timber to the genuine consumers for construction of their
dwelling units within one month after completion of all the formalities. He
directed to issue the timber to the consumers on priority who are in waiting
list if they have not yet constructed their houses. He directed to inform the consumers through print
media about the sanction of timber in their favour, adding that the approval
stand sanctioned for timber would be treated as cancelled if the consumers
would not come to lift the allotted quantity within one month.
Mian Altaf asked the concerned DFO for Afforestation
alongside the road from Tagmarg to Gulmarg under CAMPA scheme for which, he
said that an amount of Rs. 70 lakh have already earmarked. He also directed to
extract the fallen trees from the forests and made available for sale at
different sale depots for the consumers. He said that a timber sale depot would
be set-up at Fakir Gujri for the convenience of the people of the area.
Mian Altaf asked the State Forest Corporation authorities
for opening of timber sale depots in towns for the convenience of the
consumers. He asked the concerned for exploring possibilities for provision of
timber to the BPL beneficiaries at the concessional rate. He cautioned that the
no officer would be spared if adopt dilly-dally practise in issuance of timber
to the consumers.
The Minister appreciated the people of Shopian for
cooperating forest authorities in curbing the forest smuggling and encroachment
of Forest land in the district.
The Minister reviewed the targeted, dumping and sale
status of timber in Budgam, Ganderbal, Tangmarg, Srinagar and Bandipora
circles.
The Meeting was apprised that a total of 1.05 lakh
cfts in Budgam, 1.50 lakh cft in Ganderbal, 1.38 lakh cft in Tangmarg, 0.88
lakh cft in Bandipora and 3.91 lakh cft would be provided to the consumers
respectively during the current fiscal. A total of 11,000 quintals of firewood
has already been despatched to Kargil and Leh against the requisition from the
concerned.
Among others, Commissioner Secretary, Forest Sheikh
Aijaz Iqbal, Principal Chief Conservative Forests Mr. Vinod Ranjan, Managing
Director, State Forests Corporation Mr. Abhay Kumar, Chief Conservator of Forests Mr. Manzoor Ahmad, Conservator of Forests, Mr. Nisar Ahmad, and Divisional Forest
officers of Budgam, Ganderbal, Tangmarg, Bandipora and Srinagar were attended
the meeting.
Dy CM for
early completion of works
Takes
stock of working of housing and urban Dev departments
SRINAGAR,
AUGUST 23: Deputy Chief Minister, Mr. Tara Chand has directed the officers to
accelerate work on the projects started under housing and urban development
sector and ensure that projects are completed early.
Deputy
Chief Minister was reviewing the current financial year’s working plans of the
Housing and Urban Development Departments at an officers’ meeting held here
today.
The
meeting was informed that Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC) has completed 82 works out of proposed 304 works this year while work was full in
swing on progress on 47 works. The Corporation has generated revenue of Rs. 9
crore during last fiscal while it is expected to surpass Rs. 10 crore this
year. The meeting was told that Rs. 20 crore have been earmarked for improving
drainage system in the city during the period.
Mr Tara
Chand asked the officers of Srinagar Development Authority to take necessary
steps for developing new housing colonies besides speeding up work on the
projects identified for setting up of housing colonies in Srinagar city.
It was
informed that Rs. 30 crore have been earmarked for development of Rakhi Aaruth
colony during current fiscal while 1000 more plots have been fully development
for allotment to the displaced dal dwellers. Rs. 210 crore stand expended out
of Rs. 299 crore provided by the Central Government for the purpose, it was
informed.
The
meeting was told that Rs. 4.50 crore have been expended by Urban Development
Agency Kashmir (UDAK) during last fiscal while 1362 beneficiaries have been
sponsored by the agency for imparting computer training apart from bringing
2500 persons under skill development programme.
Deputy
Chief Minister instructed the CEO UDAK to organize awareness camps at district,
block and tehsil levels and hire the services of experts for the purposes. He
was asked to organize a mega awareness camp at Srinagar so that maximum
deserving persons are brought under the ambit of the schemes run by agency.
Emphasizing
the need for third party evaluation of works, Deputy Chief Minister said it
will go a long way in ensuring transparency and accountability at all levels.
Principal
Secretary Housing and Urban Department, Mr. Suresh Kumar, Vice Chairmen, LAWDA
and SDA, Director Urban Local Bodies, Commissioner, SMC Chief Town
Planner, MD. Housing Board and CEO, UDAK were present on the occasion.
‘Separatists failed to convert Hurriyat constitution into reliable
narrative’
Present Govt constitutionally incomplete: Nazir Gilani
‘India not sincere, Kashmiris should go universal’
Srinagar, August 23 (VOS): Secretary General of Jammu and Kashmir Council for Human Rights
(JKCHR), Dr. Syed Nazir Gilani has criticized the separatist leadership for
‘failing to convert the Hurriyat Constitution adopted on July 31, 1993 into a
reliable political and diplomatic narrative’.
“Instead of working on the constitution constructively, the
separatist leadership, in order to score some brownie points, never misses the
chance of hitting the state government’s deficiencies,” Gilani said. “It has
failed to sensitize the constitutional roles of the two governments at Srinagar
and Muzaffarabad”, he added.
According to VOS, the British jurist of Kashmiri origin said the
Hurriyat leaders have hardly encouraged a free debate and independent inputs
and seem to be ‘lost in a wilderness.
Addressing media persons here, Gilani said the substantive work
requisite for advancing peoples interests has been let off by the separatist
leaders. He added that they are engaged in pulling up such government’s faults,
which is duly represented by the people of the state.
“It has been a mistake
to single out and scapegoat J&K government. It has, in fact, entered into a
provisional agreement with Government of India to protect life, honour and
property here. But, then acting as vigilant citizens, we missed our part of
prudence in hitting at its failures in this regard,” said Gilani.
However he said, “by
failing to conduct itself under the under Article 48 of the J&K
Constitution, the present government is constitutionally incomplete. It has for
the last 56 years persistently failed the people of the state”.
He advised the Kashmiri
leaders to remain intact about jurisprudence of UN resolutions and the
plurality of the civil society. He stressed upon the Kashmiri leadership to
restrain itself from taking any position on the future of Kashmir. “Instead, the
leaders should work for creating a conducive atmosphere where Kashmiris could
take part in a free and fair plebiscite,” he suggested.
Claiming that the
concept of ‘self-determination’ has died down, Gilani said that although people
of Kashmir have suffered a lot and have made unprecedented sacrifices, “yet we
seem to have failed to evolve a reliable political narrative of our own.”
"We have to revisit the manner of our politics, militancy and diplomacy and make an honest conclusion, as to whether we have made any progress or not," he said.
“In fact we have failed on these three fronts (politics, militancy and diplomacy) and with the death of a generation remain responsible for the death of self-determination,” the jurist said.
He said: "It is time and we need to exercise our right to interfere in all matters, government and political that impacts our life and life of our children. We should not leave it for tomorrow because tomorrow may be too late.”
"We have to revisit the manner of our politics, militancy and diplomacy and make an honest conclusion, as to whether we have made any progress or not," he said.
“In fact we have failed on these three fronts (politics, militancy and diplomacy) and with the death of a generation remain responsible for the death of self-determination,” the jurist said.
He said: "It is time and we need to exercise our right to interfere in all matters, government and political that impacts our life and life of our children. We should not leave it for tomorrow because tomorrow may be too late.”
Gilani said the Jawahar
Lal Nehru backtracked from his promise for Right to Self determination.
“He (Nehru) assured the
people of this land about right of self-determination to decide their future.
But, contrary to his assertion what we are witnessing now is that Indian
military leadership owes a 64-year-old debt of gratitude to Kashmiri leadership
for going out of its way in defending its role as ‘’peace keepers’ in Kashmir,”
said Gilani.
“Banking on the
assertion made by Nehru to J&K people then, Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah,
during the UN Security Council meeting in 1948 declared that the Government of
India has no intention of keeping its army permanently stationed in Kashmir,”
Gilani added.
He said that India is
not sincere and that is why Kashmiris should go universal.
"We should keep our case before 194 countries of the world and there is a need to come out from shell. We have to evaluate our role and in which direction we are going,” he said.
Gilani further said that the habitat and the people of Kashmir have been wronged by five governments (India, Pakistan and the three Kashmiri governments).
"We should keep our case before 194 countries of the world and there is a need to come out from shell. We have to evaluate our role and in which direction we are going,” he said.
Gilani further said that the habitat and the people of Kashmir have been wronged by five governments (India, Pakistan and the three Kashmiri governments).
Tarigami flays Govt for failing to implement crop insurance scheme
‘Wednesday's windstorm damaged 90% crops in South Kashmir’
Srinagar, Aug.23 (VOS): Expressing grief over the damage caused to crops and fruits in
South Kashmir due to Wednesday's wind storm CPI (M) state secretary and MLA
Kulgam Mohamamd Yousf Tarigami has castigated state government for not doing
enough to compensate the affected farmers in such natural calamities.
Tarigami, who visited the worst affected Shopian district on
Thursday, told VOS that in the absence of Crop Insurance facility,
such losses would break the spine of the farmers whose livelihood was dependent
on Agriculture and Horticulture only.
“They (Govt) have been beating the drums of introducing Crop
insurance in the state for last so many years but unfortunately such statements
are not implemented the ground. Making statements in assembly and at public
gathering won’t serve the purpose. You need to feel the pain of the
public." asserted Tarigami, adding that Wednesday’s fresh windstorm had
caused havoc in various areas of valley particularly in the Shopian district.
"Almost 90 percent of crops and fruits are damgaed." claimed
Tarigami.
He said government has been making promises to people for compensation
on different occasions but nothing has been done on ground. “Even last time
when rains and storm played havoc in south Kashmir, some officers were heard
saying that government was contemplating to declare it as a Natural calamity
and a high power committee was constituted to access the damages to the crop
and fruits, but till now, not a single penny has been paid to the
farmers", added the Communist leader.
He urged the government to introduce crop insurance scheme in the
state without any further delay and said;” affected farmers should be
compensated immediately”. (VOS)
All India Assessment Test on Sunday
Srinagar, Aug. 23 (VOS): District Sakshar Bhart Samiti Baramulla is conducting a national
level assessment test on Sunday across the district. Desirous students who have
left their studies midway can enroll their names in the respective panchayats
before Sunday which will enable them to sit in the Sunday's exam, said official
sources.
Dr. Farooq grieved over
loss of life in road mishaps
NC Delegations visit
bereaved families in Kashmir and Jammu
Jammu, August 23 (VOS): National Conference President and Union Minister for new and
renewable energy, Dr. Farooq Abdullah has expressed grief over the tragic road
accidents at Rajouri-Kotranka , Salar-Pahalgam and Kathua, in which many
precious lives were lost and many got injured.
According to the spokesman of the party, the president while
expressing shock over the incidents expressed sympathy with the bereaved
families. He has asked hospital authorities to provide best possible treatment
facilities to the injured for their early recovery.
Farooq also prayed for eternal peace to the departed souls, he
added.
Meanwhile party delegations both in Kashmir and Jammu
visited the bereaved families and expressed their sympathy.
General Secretary Sheikh Nazir Ahmed, Additional General Secretary
Mustafa Kamal , Provincial President Jammu Rattan Lal Gupta, Member Parliament
Mehboob Beg, Advocate Mohammed Akbar Ganie, Ex-MLA Mohammed Kabir Pathan , Ex-
MLC Altaf Kaloo, Irfan Kellar, Advocate Liyakat Ali, Sheikh Bashir and Bashir
Ahmed Wani have also expressed shock over the incident and demanded all
possible help to the families, the spokesman said.
04 injured in road mishaps
Srinagar, August 23 (VOS): Four persons were injured in different road accidents across the
valley.
A Tata Sumo bearing registration number JK03C/5363 on way from
Pahalgam to Aru hit and injured a pedestrian Muhammad Ishfaq Khatana age 10
years resident of Lehan Dajan at Deer Park, Pahalgam, in the jurisdiction of
Police station Pahalgam.
A Tipper bearing registration number JK01M/9198 collided with an
Alto Car at Gantamulla, Baramulla, resulting in injuries to Qaiser Shamus Paul
son of Shamus-u-Din Paul resident of Kanibagh, Baramulla. The injured was
shifted to Sub District Hospital, Sopore for treatment.
In another accident, a Maruti Car bearing registration number
Jk05A/3429 hit a Horse cart at Chandkote, in the jurisdiction of Police Station
Tarzoo, resulting in injuries to 13 years old girl Afqa Jameel daughter of
Jameel Ahmad Mir resident of Gantamulla, Baramulla. The injured girl was
shifted to Hospital for treatment. Meanwhile, Haleema age 38 years wife of
Manzoor Ahmad resident of Cherwani fell off from motorcycle and was injured.
She was shifted to Hospital for treatment.
PDD Employee electrocuted
Srinagar, August 23 (VOS): A Power Development Department (PDD) employee namely Ghulam
Rasool, age 45 years son of Muhammad Sultan Ahangar resident of Jagerpora was
injured while repairing the 11KV line at Jagerpora.
He received an electric shock and was seriously injured, police
sources said. The injured was shifted to Sub District Hospital, Handwara where
doctors declared him brought dead. The body of deceased was handed over to his
next of kins for last rites. Kupwara Police has registered a case in this
regard, they added.
2 girls commit suicide, boy battling for life
Srinagar, August 23 (VOS): Two girls have committed suicide while one youth is battling for
life after they consumed poison, police sources said.
“One 11 years girl (name withheld) resident of Cheek Rambirpora,
Kulgam consumed some poisonous substance at her home. She was immediately
shifted to SMHS Srinagar, however, she breathed her last on way to hospital”,
said a police spokesman.
Another 15 year old girl (name withheld) resident of Wagoora,
Kreeri consumed some poisonous substance at her home. She was shifted to SKIMS
Soura but died on way to the hospital.
In another incident, 22 year old Gulzar Ahmad Chopan son of Abdul
Satar Chopan resident of Watergam Kreeri, Baramulla, consumed some poisonous
substance at his home. He was shifted to Sub District Hospital, Kreeri where
from he has been referred to SKIMS Soura, Srinagar for further treatment, the
police spokesman said.
JKLF pays tributes to
‘Galwanpora martyrs’
Srinagar, August 23 (VOS): The Jammu Kashmir Liberation Front today paid ‘homage to martyrs
of Galwan Pora Budgam on their martyrdom anniversary’.
“Bashir Ahmad Bogamy, Manzoor Ahmad commandos, Nazir Ahmad Khan,
Saqib Rafiq Pamposh Colony, Mohammad Yasin Rauathpura Bagat, Abdul Hameed
Galuanpura, Munir Ahmad Karfli Mohalla,, Farooq Ahmad Bhat Ompura, Abdul Majeed
Rauathpora Baghat laid down their lives for the betterment of our tomorrow and
we will not hesitate to sacrifice everything to take their movement to its
logical end”, said JKLF leader Siraj Ud Din Mir while addressing a gathering.
Siraj Ud Din was accompanied by President Budgam Gulzar Ahmad Pahalwan, Mohammad
Ramzan, Latif Ahmed Rather, Ali Mohammad Mir, Mohammad Maqbool and others.
The delegation first visited martyrs’ graveyard and prayed for the
martyrs, after which a gathering was held to remember these martyrs, the
statement said.
JKLF leaders in their address said that the mission of martyrs was
to liberate Jammu Kashmir and establish an independent state and JKLF will
continue with its efforts till the achievement of this goal. They said the
martyrs laid down their hot blood, and now we all have a responsibility to
protect the blood forward to the continued freedom of movement. While
remembering Bashir Ahmed Bugamy, speakers said he was the symbol of freedom in
Budgam area.
Meanwhile JKLF has expressed its heartfelt Sympathies to renowned
journalists Javed Ahmad Malik on the demise of his daughter and Reyaz Ahmad
Malik at the demise of his father in law, said the statement.
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