SRINAGAR, FRIDAY, 04 ZUL QAADAH 1433 AH ; 21 SEPTEMBER 2012
Email:-editorvosgr@gmail.com
Equitable,
Inclusive development my government’s endeavour: Omar
SRINAGAR, SEPTEMBER 20 – Reiterating his government’s endeavour for equitable
and inclusive development in the State, Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah Thursday
said that special attention has been focused to ameliorate the lot of weaker
sections of the society including Schedule Castes, Schedule Tribes, Gujjars,
Bakerwals and Other Backward Classes residing across the State.
The Chief Minister said that constitution of various Advisory Boards for these
sections is aimed at ensuring holistic welfare and development of the
population belonging to these sections in all fields of life.
Chairing a review meeting here this morning to ascertain the status of
implementation of various decisions taken in OBC, SC, Gujjar and Bakerwal and
Pahari Speaking Advisory Board meetings, the Chief Minister who is also
Chairman of these Boards received appraisal of implementation of the decisions
in detail.
The Chief Minister highlighted the significance of the various Boards in achieving
the goal of inclusive development. He said that his government’s endeavour to
uplift the weaker sections of the society and provide them equal opportunities
of growth and progress receives priority attention adding that the targets set
in this regard could be better achieved through the sincere efforts of the
Advisory Boards.
Omar Abdullah impressed upon the Boards to devote their fullest attention
towards implementation of schemes meant for the development and progress of
weaker sections of the society. He gave directions to the Social Welfare
Department and other concerned agencies to monitor and ensure benefits of
Centre and State sponsored schemes for these sections so that benefits duly
percolate to the members of these sections.
The meeting discussed various issues pertaining to the comprehensive
development of these sections. Matters relating to enhancement of scholarships,
construction of hostels, bhawns and cultural houses besides other related
issues also came up for discussion in the meeting.
The meeting was attended by Minister for Social Welfare, Sakina Itoo, Vice
Chairman of Pahari Advisory Board Mushtaq Ahmad Bukhari, Vice Chairman of
Gujjar and Bakerwal Advisory Board B. A. Naaz, Vice Chairman of Schedule Caste
Advisory Board, Swaran Lalta, Vice Chairman of Other Backward Classes Advisory
Board Kuldeep Raj, Chief Secretary Madhav Lal, Principal Secretary to the Chief
Minister, B. B. Vyas, Principal Secretary Housing and Urban Development Suresh
Kumar, Secretary Social Welfare Department Jeet Lal, various Administrative
Secretaries, Head of the Departments and senior officers.
The Secretaries of these Boards in their separate PowerPoint presentations
presented resume of the decisions taken in the meetings of these Boards and
gave status of the implementation process.
Akhoon
condoles demise of Dr. Akbar Hyderi
SRINGAR,
SEPTEMBER 20:- Minister for Consumer Affairs and Public Distribution, Transport
Mr. Qamar Ali Akhoon today visited the residence of Late Dr. Akbar Hyderi and
expressed his condolence and sympathies with the bereaved family.
In his
condolence message, Mr. Akhoon said the Dr Hyderi was an eminent scholar, great
academician and social worker. He said that Dr. Hyderi has contributed a lot
for promotion of Udru language and has published 60 books of research origin in
Urdu. He was awarded for 26 titles from renowned institution of the
Sub-Continent. Dr. Hyderi’s thought provoking works are highly acclaimed
amongst Research Scholars, Mr. Akhoon added.
On the
occasion, a special prayer was held for peace of the departed soul.
Mir asks
farmers to complete rejuvenation of saffron corns on targeted areas
SRINGAR,
SEPTEMBER 20:- Minister for Agriculture, Mr. Ghulam Hassan Mir today stressed
to complete the rejuvenation/ replanting of saffron corns within the targeted
area of Pulwama, Budgam and Srinagar districts under National Saffron Mission
by end of September, 2012.
The
direction to this effect was passed by the Minister at a high level meeting convened
to review the rejuvenation progress under his chairman ship. He was informed
that treated saffron corns are being planted strictly under the guidelines of
National Saffron Mission on an area of about 2277 hectares of three districts
this year with the aim to introduce the latest technology inputs for increasing
its quality production.
The
Meeting was attended by commissioner Secretary Agriculture Production, Mr. Shaleen Kabra, Prof. F.A Nehvi of
SKUAST, Director
Research, SKUAST-Kashmir, Dr Shafi , Director Agriculture, Kashmir, Dr. Farooq
Ahmad Lone, Director Planning, A.K. Gandotra, Chief agriculture officers of
Pulwama, Budgam and Srinagar and other
senior officers of saffron Mission.
To
provide demonstrative plot for quality production of saffron under the overall
control of SKUAST-K, The Minister directed the Director Agriculture to provide
the sufficient land in any agriculture farm so that it would become the show
case for saffron growers. He further directed to start Saffron expansion programme
in non- traditional areas , as the valleys other districts have also saffron
potential.
The
meeting was also informed that 52 deep dug wells have been completed and work
on other 6 deep dug wells is in progress to provide the irrigation facilities
to the farmers.
For
introduction of mechanization and
latest technology in saffron mission, the Minister stressed upon the officers
to make compulsory purchase of required machinery for the saffron growers for
which government is providing subsidy under the programme.
Urges for imbibing sports
spirit in youth
SRINAGAR SEPTEMBER 20: Minister for Consumer Affairs and Public
Distribution, Transport Mr. Qamar Ali Akhoon declared 42nd All India
Inter Zone Football Tournament (AIIZFT) open,which was organized by Food
Corporation of India (FCI) in collaboration with Regional Sports Committee of
Jammu and Kashmir State here at Polo ground this afternoon.
Speaking
on the occasion the Minister said youth are the future of the nation and have
to shoulder social obligation and responsibilities in shaping the destiny of
the country. He said that the present leadership at national level is also
focusing on to hand-over greater responsibilities to them in various programmes
and plan formation and its implementation.
Mr Akhoon said that promotion of sports
is a key agenda of the coalition government in the State. He spelled out
several measures taken during the past three years which include creating of
sports infrastructure in the State. He said the Chief Minister Omar Abdullah is
keen to see sports activities gaining momentum and the state youth
participating in big events. He said that it is the need of hour to imbibe
spirit of sportsmanship in youth in addition to their academic career so that
they live a healthy and prosperous life.
Mr. Akhoon reiterated that the
government is giving due attention to all the three regions of the State. In
this context, he referred to the holding of Chief Minister’s Polo Cup in Drass
and Ice-hockey in Leh besides two major football matches played between famous
football teams of the country, Muhammadan Sports Club and Mohan Baghan Sports
Club of Kolkotta with JK-Football 11 in Srinagar recently. He said the idea is
to give boost to such sports activity which have local
acceptance as well.
Secretary, Zonal Sports Promotion Committee, New Delhi, Mr. M.
Akther who was also present on the occasion said that five days football
tournament is being played from 20th to 24
September at Pologround, Srinagar, on league-cum-knock out basis in which 6
teams from all over the country are participating. He said final match of the
tournament will be played on 24th September.
On the inaugural function Executive
President and Chairman Sports J&K Bank Mr. Tafazul Hussain, ADGP Mr. K.
Rajindra, Director CA&PD Mir Mushtaq Ahmad, Ex-DG YSS Mr. Nazir Ahmad Khan,
media persons and thousands of sports lovers were present.
Awareness camp held at Charar-i-Sharief
Proper education to women
imperative for their empowerment
BUDGAM, SEPTEMBER 20: A day long awareness camp about Right of
women and discrimination in gender ratio was held in town hall
Charar-i-Sharief.
The Chairman, District Legal Service Authority, who is also
Principal Session Judge, Budgam Mr. Rashid Ali Dar presided over the function.
A large number of prominent citizens students of surrounding areas
of the Charar-i-Sharief attended the function.
The speakers urged the need for creating massive awareness about
the Rights of women and removing
existing discrimination in gender ratio. It was observed that imparting
education to girls with special focus was imperative to remove discrimination
in gender ratio and to make them aware about their rights.
Those who spoke on the occasion included Sub Judge, Budgam, Mr. Gowhar Majeed Dalal, Sub Judge Chadoora,
Mr. Javed Ahmed, Munsiff Chadoora, Miss Tabasum Qadri, Ex Deputy Commissioner,
Budgam and Mission Advisor, SSA, Mr. Rafi Ahmad, President Bar Association
Chadoora, Mr. Ab. Rashid Hajura, President Bar Association Budgam, Mr. Mohammad
Ashraf .
All Educational
Institutions, Colleges shall remain closed on September 21
SRINAGAR, SEPTEMBER 20: According to the Director Colleges, all
Government Degree Colleges of Kashmir Division shall remain closed on September
21, 2012 (Friday).
The Director School Education, Kashmir, has
also ordered that all the Government and Private Schools of Kashmir valley
shall remain closed on September 21, 2012 (Friday).
4th batch of 270 Hajj pilgrims leave for Madina
SRINAGAR,
SEPTEMBER 20: The 4th batch of 270 Hajj pilgrims comprising of 153 male and 117 female pilgrims left for Madina Munawara this
morning.
Including the Hajj pilgrims of the 4th batch, 1080 Hajj pilgrims comprising of 630 male and 450
female besides one infant pilgrim have left for Madina from Srinagar
International Airport till date.
On the occasion, officers from State Hajj Committee and Airport Authority were
present to see off the 270 Hajj pilgrims.
Attention: Interview for
Notary Public
SRINAGAR, SEPTEMBER 20: All those candidates who have applied for
appointment as Notary Public are informed to attend for their interview from
September 25 to September 28, 2012.
The interview of the candidates from Baramulla, Kupwara, Pulwama and Ganderbal
districts shall be held on September 25, 2012 while the interview of the
candidates from Shopian, Srinagar and Budgam districts shall be held on
September 26, 2012.
The candidates who have applied for appointment as Notary Public from Anantnag,
Bandipora, Leh and Kargil districts shall be interviewed on September 27, 2012
while any leftover candidate shall be interviewed on September 28, 2012.
The interview shall be conducted in Room No. 223, 2nd Floor, Civil Secretariat, Srinagar at 11 a.m. on scheduled dates.
All the applicants have been asked to bring original testimonials alongwith
them on the date of interview including the experience certificate (Bar
Practice).
Chib inaugurates Sub-Junior cricket championship
at Ganderbal
GANDERBAL, SEPTEMBER 20:- 2nd sub-junior cricket championship 2012 was
inaugurated today by the Minister for Youth Services and Sports, Mr. R.S. Chib
at Mother-e-Meherban(MM) Sports Stadium Ganderbal.
The Championship is
organized by Jammu and Kashmir 15-15 Cricket Association in collaboration with
Sub-Junior Cricket Association of India.
About 400 players, coaches
and managers are participating in the championships which include 250 boys, 50
girls from the various States of the country.
Addressing the gathering on
the occasion, the Minister reiterated the government commitment to promote
sports activities and develop sports infrastructure in the State and said that
various measures have been taken in this behalf. The Minister said that by
organizing such sports events the immense sports talent in States’ youth would
further be honed to enable them to participate at National and International
sports events. He said the visiting players would get real taste of States’
culture of brotherhood and religious tolerance and would be our ambassadors for
the country to present real picture of the Jammu and Kashmir State. He said by
encouraging and organizing sports activities the talent of the youth would get
properly channelized for better sportsmanship and comradeare.
He said that the event will
be a platform for exchange of cultural ties, brotherhood and unity among the
participating players.
Present on the occasion,
Director General Prisons, Mr. Naveen Aggarwal, President 15/15 cricket
Association of India, Mr. Deepak Joshi, Secretary General 15/15 Cricket
Association of India, Deputy Commissioner Ganderbal and Chairman Organizing
Committee Mr. Mir Showkat Ahmed, Director Youth Services and Sports, Mr. Jaipal
Singh, Secretary Sports Council, J&K Mr. Daleep Thusu, President 15/15
Cricket Association of J&K Mr. Sheikh G A Sallori.
Governor
condoles death of Dr. B. Srinivas’s father
SRINAGAR, SEPTEMBER 20 – On learning about the sad demise of
father of Dr. B. Srinivas, Inspector General of Police (CID), J&K, the
Governor, Mr. N. N. Vohra, called him at Hyderabad to convey his sympathy to
the bereaved officer and other members of his family. The Governor has prayed
for the Almighty granting eternal peace to the departed soul.
Nasir condoles demise of Srinivas’s father
SRINAGAR, SEPTEMBER
20:-Minister of State for Home Mr. Nasir Aslam Wani has offered condolences
with the Inspector General of Police CID, Mr. B. Srinivas on the said demise of
his father.
In a message the Minister has expressed sympathies with Mr.
Srinavas and his family and prayed for eternal peace to the departed soul.
Work on District Court
Complex Srinagar reviewed
SRINAGAR, SEPTEMBER 20:-An
inspection to review the progress of ongoing works at District Court Complex,
Mominabad Srinagar was conducted today. Those who were present included Mr.
M.I.Qadri, Advocate General, Registrar General J&K High Court, Mr.
G.H.Tantray, Law Secretary, Principal District and Sessions Judge Srinagar,
Director Judicial Academy, Chief Engineer, Mechanical Division and officers of
R&B Department. The Progress of work at District Court Complex, Alternate
Dispute Resolution Centre and Judicial Academy was reviewed.
It was impressed upon the
executing agencies to complete the project in a time bound manner as per the
timeline/schedule already fixed.
Agri dept sponsors farmers’
tour to Punjab
JAMMU SEPTEMBER 20: To
enable local farmers to have a firsthand experience of the modern farming
techniques, a group of 35 farmers representing different districts of Jammu
Division, along with officers of the Department of Agriculture, was today
flagged off by Director Agriculture Jammu Mr Ajay Khajuria, to participate in
two day Kissan Mela organized by Punjab Agriculture University at its Ludhiana
Campus.
The farmers tour has been
sponsored under Agriculture Technology Management Agency (ATAM).
Interacting with the
farmers on the occasion, Director Agriculture Jammu said that the Participatory
Tour which was being organized under ATMA has a specific objective of
acquainting the farmers with advanced and modern agriculture of Punjab and the
latest techniques, methods and machinery utilized by them for increasing
production of different agricultural crops. He added that there was a great
need to modernize the agriculture to make it more profitable for
sustainability. He advised the farmers to get themselves equipped with latest
techniques & methods for increasing the production and productivity as well
as the latest agriculture machinery being displayed at the Kisan Mela. He
further impressed upon the farmers to interact with the scientists, experts and
farmers of other states participating in the Mela and finally equip themselves
with sufficient information and knowledge to be adopted at their fields and
share the same with other farmers of their area. He also instructed them to
participate whole heartedly in such programmes and get benefitted by such
exposure visits.
Joint Director Agriculture
Extension Dr. S.S Jamwal also interacted with the farmers at the occasion and
called upon them to acquire the latest knowledge about agriculture and allied
activities after attending the Mela. Jt. Director Inputs Sh Sushil Sahni,
Deputy Director central Dr Ramakant, Incharge CSS Sh C M Sharma and other
officers were also present at the occasion.
Ban on use of polythene
bags
DODA, SEPTEMBER 20-As
per an official notification issued here today, the general public has been
asked to refrain from using polythene bags as the administration has imposed
ban on use of these anti-environmental bags within the limit of Doda Municipal
Committee.
All the Shopkeepers/Dealers
are directed not to use/Sale Polythene Bags and have been asked to surrender
polythene carry bags in their possession within 2 days to Municipal Committee
Doda.
It has been enjoined upon
all the citizens to co-operate in implementing the ban on the use of polythene
carry bags. Any person, who so ever is found using polythene carry bags shall
be penalized as per the law.
Govt suspends downloading/uploading of blasphemous video
SRINAGAR, SEPTEMBER 20:- The
State Government today ordered Suspension of downloading or uploading of
content from all internet portals with regard to video/message/comments/
The order issued by the Home
Department here today reads.
In exercise of the powers conferred U/S 5(2) of
the Indian Telegraph Act 1885, the Government of Jammu and Kashmir, in the
interest of public safety and for maintaining public order, hereby directs
that:- (i) All licensed Telecom Service Providers/ Internet Service Providers
shall make arrangements to ensure that their subscribers/ customers/ clients in
the State of Jammu and Kashmir should not be able to download or upload the
contents with regard to film/message/comments/excerpts of the blasphemous video
titled “Innocence of Muslims” or by any other name. If necessary, due to
technical reasons, the Fully Qualified Domain Names shall be blocked viz www.youtube.com, www.facebook.cometc., (ii)They shall also ensure that the
BULK mails that are being generated from their subscribers/clients do not
contain this file/ versions of this file and the content and in case of
suspicion/ detection, the same shall be blocked and filtered.
Mir asks
farmers to complete rejuvenation of saffron corms on targeted areas
SRINGAR,
SEPTEMBER 20:- Minister for Agriculture, Mr. Ghulam Hassan Mir today stressed
to complete the rejuvenation/ replanting of saffron corms within the targeted
area of Pulwama, Budgam and Srinagar districts under National Saffron Mission
by end of September, 2012.
The
direction to this effect was passed by the Minister at a high level meeting
convened to review the rejuvenation progress under his chairman ship. He was
informed that treated saffron corns are being planted strictly under the
guidelines of National Saffron Mission on an area of about 1200 hectares of
three districts this year with the aim to introduce the latest technology
inputs for increasing its quality production.
The
Meeting was attended by commissioner Secretary Agriculture Production, Mr. Shaleen Kabra, Prof. F.A Nehvi of
SKUAST, Director
Research, SKUAST-Kashmir, Dr Shafi , Director Agriculture, Kashmir, Dr. Farooq
Ahmad Lone, Director Planning, A.K. Gandotra, Chief agriculture officers of
Pulwama, Budgam and Srinagar and other
senior officers of saffron Mission.
To
provide demonstrative plot for quality production of saffron under the overall
control of SKUAST-K, The Minister asked the Director Agriculture to provide
sufficient land to SKUAST in any agriculture farm so that it would become the
show case for saffron growers. He further directed to start Saffron expansion
programme in non- traditional areas, as the valleys other districts have also
saffron potential.
The
meeting was also informed that 52 deep dug wells have been completed and work
on other 6 deep dug wells is in progress to provide the irrigation facilities
to the farmers.
For
introduction of mechanization and
latest technology in saffron mission, the Minister stressed upon the officers
to make compulsory purchase of required machinery for the saffron growers for
which government is providing subsidy under the programme.
Body
Building Championship concludes at Indoor Stadium
SRINAGAR, SEPTEMBER 20:- The 2 day Inter Zonal Body Building
Championship concluded at Indoor Stadium here today. The Minister for
Irrigation, PHE and Flood Control Mr. Taj Mohi-ud-Din presided over the
Concluding function.
President
National Body Building Association of India Mr. Madhav Poojari, Vice President
J&K Body Building Association Mr. Anees Choudhary, Mr. Tariq Tenga and
other members of Associations were present on the occasion.
Out of Rs 22.57 crore
tourism plan, Leh bags 8 crores
11 districts allocated 13
crores, Kargil given meager 25 lakhs
Plan not based on regions
but projects: Director Tourism
Srinagar, Sept 20 (VOS): In a glaring example of discrimination,
regionalism and vote bank politics, the state Tourism department has allocated
more than 8 crore rupees, out of a total plan outlay of about 23 crore rupees
to the concerned minister’s home district.
According to reliable
official sources, out of a total projectized state plan outlay for year 2012-13
of rupees 22.57 crores for Kashmir division, the department has allocated 8.20
crores to Leh district alone, leaving an amount of 13.26 crore for rest of the
12 districts.
Surprisingly, Kargil
district has been allocated a meager amount of 25 lakh rupees only in the state
plan approved vide government order No 421-Tsm of 2012 dated 14/09/2012.
An amount of about rupees
1.2 crore has been spared for common schemes, which according to the sources,
is utilized on various activities during the annual Amarnath Yatra.
Pertinently, the tourism
plan, recently approved by the state cabinet, has been devised by the state
government for the financial year 2012-13, which involves construction,
renovation and creation of tourist infrastructure at tourist destination apart
from conservation of heritage sites across the state.
Meanwhile, Director Tourism
Talat Parvez told VOS that the plan is not based on regional considerations.
“It is funding for different projects in the state and different projects in
the city have been allocated rupees 13 crore by the central government for 5
different tourism projects”, he said adding that the state plan has been
devised for such projects where the centre does not provide support. (VOS)
Equitable, inclusive
development my government’s endeavour: Omar
Srinagar, Sep 20: Reiterating
his government’s endeavour for equitable and inclusive development in the
State, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Thursday said that special attention has
been focused to ameliorate the lot of weaker sections of the society including
Schedule Castes, Schedule Tribes, Gujjars, Bakerwals and Other Backward Classes
residing across the State.
The Chief Minister said
that constitution of various Advisory Boards for these sections is aimed at
ensuring holistic welfare and development of the population belonging to these
sections in all fields of life.
Chairing a review meeting
here this morning to ascertain the status of implementation of various
decisions taken in OBC, SC, Gujjar and Bakerwal and Pahari Speaking Advisory
Board meetings, the Chief Minister who is also Chairman of these Boards
received appraisal of implementation of the decisions in detail.
The Chief Minister
highlighted the significance of the various Boards in achieving the goal of
inclusive development. He said that his government’s endeavour to uplift the
weaker sections of the society and provide them equal opportunities of growth
and progress receives priority attention adding that the targets set in this
regard could be better achieved through the sincere efforts of the Advisory
Boards.
Omar Abdullah impressed
upon the Boards to devote their fullest attention towards implementation of
schemes meant for the development and progress of weaker sections of the
society. He gave directions to the Social Welfare Department and other
concerned agencies to monitor and ensure benefits of Centre and State sponsored
schemes for these sections so that benefits duly percolate to the members of
these sections.
The meeting discussed
various issues pertaining to the comprehensive development of these sections.
Matters relating to enhancement of scholarships, construction of hostels,
bhawns and cultural houses besides other related issues also came up for
discussion in the meeting.
The meeting was attended by
Minister for Social Welfare, Sakina Itoo, Vice Chairman of Pahari Advisory
Board Mushtaq Ahmad Bukhari, Vice Chairman of Gujjar and Bakerwal Advisory
Board B. A. Naaz, Vice Chairman of Schedule Caste Advisory Board, Swaran Lalta,
Vice Chairman of Other Backward Classes Advisory Board Kuldeep Raj, Chief
Secretary Madhav Lal, Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister, B. B. Vyas,
Principal Secretary Housing and Urban Development Suresh Kumar, Secretary
Social Welfare Department Jeet Lal, various Administrative Secretaries, Head of
the Departments and senior officers.
The Secretaries of these
Boards in their separate PowerPoint presentations presented resume of the
decisions taken in the meetings of these Boards and gave status of the
implementation process.
NC changed politics of vote into politics of violence:
Mehbooba
‘People should support PDP to realize Self Rule
agenda’
Srinagar, Sep 20: Peoples
Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti has said the agenda for
transforming Jammu and Kashmir into a hub of peace and economic stability can
be achieved only with the active participation and struggle of youth of the
state.
Mehbooba was addressing a
PDP youth convention organised by Aga Syed Yousf at Budgam on Wednesday.
Senior party leader and former finance minister Tariq Karra, senior party leader
Aga Syed Mehmood, PDP leader and noted RTI activist Dr Raja Muzaffar Bhat
attended the convention.
Speaking on the occasion,
Mehbooba said since its inception, PDP had promised people of the state that
once in power the party will restore sense of security and provide a clean
administration. It was during PDP regime, she said that political process was
initiated and new ventures for the empowerment of people like mobile telephony,
creating new educational institutes, reforms in health sector and opening of
traditional routes including Srinagar-Muzaffarabad road, Poonch-Rawalakote
road, Mughal Road became a reality. She said reopening of these roads was the
most significant development in breaking decades’ old mindset that denied the
people of the state the right to travel across the LOC.
Mehbooba said inter
regional connectivity in the state was a thrust area of PDP’s vision of growth
for the state. The construction of Mughal road had begun this process but it
needed to be taken to next level by constructing a tunnel on this vital link
between two regions of the state to make it an all weather facility. Similarly
the party during its tenure had aimed at constructing a tunnel on the
Srinagar-Anantnag Kishtwar road at Sinthan pass to make it traffic worthy
throughout the year.
On the other hand, Mehbooba
said, the National Conference right from 1947 till date created a wedge between
the people of the state and rest of the country just to stay relevant and enjoy
power. She said the only achievement NC can count is that this party made
people of Kashmir a suspect in the eyes of people all over the country. “This
is the main reason why youth of Kashmir are being harassed and suspected in
other parts of the country where they go for studies, jobs or some other
business. The worst example of harassment of youth is within the state where
recently two boys were arrested just for wearing green cloths on Eid,” Mehbooba
remarked.
The PDP president observed
that it is an irony that National Conference leadership has always enjoyed best
of the relationship with all leaders and political parties in the country but
created a trust deficit between the people of the state and rest of
the country. “It was NC which made a U-Turn after loosing power in 1950s and
advocated secession from India for 22 years in the name of plebiscite front.
And surrendered the same for 1975 power accord. The party showed its real face
again in 1987, when its rigged elections just to stay in power. That was the
year that NC forced youth of the state to take to guns for changing politics of
vote in politics of violence,” Mehbooba reminded the convention.
She said that now after
ruling the state for many decades, nothing seems to have changed for the ruling
party. “Today once again just to prove its nationality the NC has dubbed all
Kashmiris as anti nationals. The worst example can be the recent arrest of an
11-year-old Faizan. NC not only demonized Kashmiris to stay in power but also
compromised with the natural resource. The ruling party abysmally bargained on
water resources thereby plunging the state into darkness and huge economic
losses,” the PDP president said.
Mehbooba said that it was
PDP’s agenda to restore the people’s faith in democratic process and use the
same to build peaceful and prosperous Jammu and Kashmir wherein the youth who
have been the worst sufferers can be beneficiaries of the socio-economic
change. “PDP has been advocating renegotiations of water resources with New
Delhi, opening of all traditional routes to lift the economic siege from the
state. The party also advocated for better representation in state versus
central ratio in administration by proposing that 90 per cent of locals should
constitute quota of IAS, IPS and other civil services in J&K and there
should be a symbolic representation from outside the state,” Mehbooba stressed.
Addressing the convention,
senior PDP leader and former Minister for Finance Tariq Hamid Karra explained
the youth about reasons behind the formation and its futuristic agenda.
“Besides restoring dignity and honour, PDP was formed with an aim to provide
people of the state a platform to give vent to their socio-political
aspirations,” Karra explained.
He said one of the biggest
achievements of PDP is that people have accepted this party as an alternative
to the National Conference. “It is not the question whether we are in the
government or not but it is our achievement that we have won hearts and minds
of the people and people have faith and trust on us,” Karra said and added that
it was all due to the pro-people policies of the party that PDP has emerged as
strong alternative in the state within a short span of time.
Pointing towards rampant
corruption in the state the former finance minister regretted that present
regime had crossed all limits as far as corruption, favoritism and nepotism is
concerned. He said that although all sections of the society were facing hardship
due to wrong policies of preset regime, the youth was the worst victims of
policies adopted by the present dispensation. He said that woes of the common
masses were compounding with passing day due to wrong policies of the present
dispensation.
Aga Syed Mehmood, the PDP
senior leader while addressing on the occasion said PDP is once again seeking
the support of the people for a total change in the system. He said party
patron Mufti Mohammad Sayeed’s vision is clear that people don’t want the
political problem of Jammu & Kashmir to be swept under the carpet and
transfer this problem to the next generation. “We want to take the resolution
issue head on and get it resolved with the support of people and through
democratic means,” headed.
Speaking on the occasion,
the noted RTI activist Dr Raja Muzaffar Bhat described RTI an effective tool to
expose the corruption in the state. “We should use this right to expose the
present defunct system. Through RTI people particularly the youth can not allow
exploitation anymore,” Dr Bhat said and pledged his commitment to the PDP
agenda and policies which include strong measures for establishing of foolproof
institutional accountability in the state. The convention was organised by Aga
Syed Yousf.
Mirwaiz leads protest demonstration outside UN office
in Geneva
“UN cannot shy away from RSD to Kashmiris”
Srinagar, Sept 20 (VOS): Hurriyat Conference (M) Chairman, Mirwaiz Umar
Farooq today said that the UN cannot shy away from its responsibility and
commitment towards the fulfillment of the inalienable right to Self
determination of the people of Jammu & Kashmir.
While addressing a gathering
after leading a demonstration outside the UN office at Geneva against the
blasphemous film on Islam, the Mirwaiz emphasized that the self-determination
of peoples is a basic principle of the United Nation Charter, which has been
reaffirmed in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and applied countless
times to the settlement of many international disputes. “In 1945 the
establishment of the United Nations gave a new dimension to the principle of
self-determination. The Charter emphasizes the principle as one of the
objectives it wants to achieve”, he said.
Addressing the gathering,
Mirwaiz said that freedom of speech can not be used as a pretext to justify
such repugnant activities and a red line has to be drawn. He strongly condemned
what he called a abhorrent and reprehensible act that represents an
irresponsible misuse of the right to freedom of expression, the exercise of
which carries with it special duties and responsibilities under International
Human Rights Law, according to Article 19 of the International Covenant on
Civil and Political Rights.
Mirwaiz pointed out with
concern that this film is not an isolated act, but comes as part of an ongoing
anti-Muslim campaign, aiming not only to hurt the feelings of Muslims around
the world, but also to distort the true image of Islam.
APHC chairman appealed the
UN to take cognizance of conspiracies against Islam and Muslims, especially
making of this blasphemous film and fulfil its responsibilities in this regard.
JKHWA demands package for released militants
Srinagar, Sept 20 (VOS): Demanding restoration of dignity and honour of
ex-militants, a non governmental organization J&K Human Welfare Association
(JKHWA) has said that different political parties are politicizing their issues
for their own party benefit.
“We want a dignified life
in society. Our children are not allowed to get education in schools and the
society has disowned us” Chairman of JKHWA Farooq Ahmad Khan said while
adreesing the press conference. “Various political parties are politicizing our
issues but no one among them is really serious to help us out” he added.
Expressing his
dissatisfaction over the State government’s efforts, he said that the
association has brought its grievances in the notice of ministry of home
affairsin New Delhi.
He further said that it
(Association) has eight demands which include: rehabilitation of ex-militants
like that of Punjab & North East, respectable citizen, easy loans, passport
for Hajj and Umrah after proper verification, ex-gratia relief to dead
militants, free education for kids, inclusion of representatives from JKHWA in
process of Kashmir dialogue and shifting of all Kashmiri militants (prisoners)
to State from other States.
NC welcomes Army chief’s
statement, reiterates demand for AFSPA revocation
Srinagar, Sep 20: The
National Conference on Thursday reiterated its demand for immediate revocation
of Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) from peaceful areas of the state
while welcoming the statement of the Army Chief General Bikram Singh that
government will take the final decision on this act
“It’s a welcome step by the
Army Chief as in a democracy only the elected Governments should take decision
that involve people’s aspiration” said NC Spokesman Tanvir Sadiq “It’s a
positive decision and will go a long way in regaining trust” he added
“Army has done a
commendable job and no one can deny that but now the Central Government should
meet the demand of revocation of AFSPA,” Sadiq said “We reiterate our demand
and appeal to the centre to revoke the AFSPA from the peaceful areas on
priority “ He added
“The party stands committed
to ensure that AFSPA is revoked as militancy-related incidents have gone
down.” said Tanvir adding “AFSPA was not implemented in the State to meet
the law and order situation” he added.
“Since more than a million
tourists have visited Kashmir for holidaying and half of that for performing
Yatra, we feel that it is because of the people who have worked hard in
bringing peace to the state” said Tanvir “People should win, their desire should
be addressed and AFSPA should be revoked” he added
“If mistrust among people
has to be addressed then the only way towards that direction is to revoke AFSPA
immediately as any more delay might be disastrous,” he added
Tarigami demands roll back of FDI in retail, diesel
price hike
“UPA policies have broken spine of people”
Srinagar, Sept 20 (VOS): Expressing surprise over the support expressed
by the state Chief Minister Omar Abdullah for the FDI in multi-brand retail,
CPI (M) state secretary Muhammad Yosuf Tarigami said that
the decision will only deprive millions of people of their livelihood across
the country. He said that such policies of the
central government are bound to be disadvantageous to the public at large.
Addressing workers of party here at the Parta Park, he said that the allies of UPA government are openly opposing the decision of Congress which makes it apparent that federal government doesn't have mandate for these policies. He said that the Prime Minister Manmohan Singh should understand the wishes of people rather than playing to the tunes of the Western multinational companies.
He said that the immature measures taken by federal government was the reason for unprecedented price rise. ''These immature decisions are breaking the spine of common man and the lower class is struggling to sustain life of price escalation'' he said.
He appealed all the political parties to come forward to make a collective effort to oppose the FDI and diesel price hike. "CPI (M) with other all political parties, irrespective of our ideological political differences will continue resistance against these anti public measures and will make public opinion and voice more stronger"
he said.
The demonstrators shouted slogans against the decision of price hike in diesel, LPG cylinders and FDI in multi brand retail. Police didn't allow Tarigami with other party workers to proceed to demonstrate when procession tried to march towards to Regal Chowk.
Addressing workers of party here at the Parta Park, he said that the allies of UPA government are openly opposing the decision of Congress which makes it apparent that federal government doesn't have mandate for these policies. He said that the Prime Minister Manmohan Singh should understand the wishes of people rather than playing to the tunes of the Western multinational companies.
He said that the immature measures taken by federal government was the reason for unprecedented price rise. ''These immature decisions are breaking the spine of common man and the lower class is struggling to sustain life of price escalation'' he said.
He appealed all the political parties to come forward to make a collective effort to oppose the FDI and diesel price hike. "CPI (M) with other all political parties, irrespective of our ideological political differences will continue resistance against these anti public measures and will make public opinion and voice more stronger"
he said.
The demonstrators shouted slogans against the decision of price hike in diesel, LPG cylinders and FDI in multi brand retail. Police didn't allow Tarigami with other party workers to proceed to demonstrate when procession tried to march towards to Regal Chowk.
“Prime Minister must
understand the writing on the wall and rollback these disastrous decisions to
safeguard the interests of the people rather than playing to the tunes of
western multi-national corporations”, he said.
“A series of decisions
taken by UPA government over the years including diesel price hike has
triggered unprecedented price rise”, he said adding that instead of
restructuring tax regime, the UPA dispensation is fudging the statistics on the
losses by petroleum companies to hoodwink people of the country.
Come what may CPI (M)
along-with other left and democratic parties will continue resistance against
such anti-people measures and will not allow the people’s voice going unheard.
(VOS)
ANC aghast over LPG capping
“Decision illogical in view
of harsh winter, lack of power supply in Kashmir”
Srinagar, Sept 20: Lambasting
the coalition government over the prevailing poverty, economic mayhem and
spiraling prices of essential commodities, Sr. Vice President Awami National
Conference Muzaffar Shah has criticized the government on making the already
scarce cooking gas even scarcer by capping the number of gas cylinders that a
house hold can avail in a year.
He said that the irony of
the matter is that the people are asked to produce documents of the gas
connections that they have procured many decades ago. “Given to understand that
our state has a winter of 9 months with at least 4 to 5 months of severe winter
and the people have no other source of energy to utilize in order to combat the
harsh winters, even electric supply remains erratic and elusive through the
harsh winters. The government is a mute spectator of the entire issue. The
Government has not even commented on the fresh order regarding the supply of the
domestic cooking Gas connections”, he said.
Shah further said that if
the ruling coalition Government has even a little bit of concern for the people
of the state, it should spell out a policy keeping in view the economic
condition and harsh climatic conditions of the State and provide subsidy on the
gas cylinders. “All out efforts should be made to check its black marketing and
easier and friendly means should be put in place so as to provide the necessary
documents of the gas connections, so that no inconvenience is caused to the
people”, he added.
CUK lauds IT students for
bagging best presentation award at Science Congress
Srinagar, Sep 20: The
Central University of Kashmir Vice-Chancellor, Prof Abdul Wahid has hailed the
students of M.Sc Information Technology (IT) for receiving the Best
Presentation award at the 8th J&K Science Congress held at University
of Kashmir from September 18.
The Vice-Chancellor
appreciated the students for bringing laurels to the CUK and advised them to
keep the momentum going. Prof Abdul Wahid also advised all the students of CUK
to participate in such events frequently.
The students Idrees Fazili,
Shahid Ashraf Qadri, Sana Nabi accompanied by Head of the Department IT of CUK,
Dr. A M Wani presented the paper “Optical Character Recognition System for
Kashmiri Script” in the Computer Science Section of the Science Congress. The
paper was an extended abstract of the work done by these students as their
final semester project work.
The faculty of the
Department of Information Technology has thanked the CUK Vice-Chancellor for
creating conducive conditions for learning and research at the varsity,
which has encouraged the students and faculty members to participate
in such events.
NC demands immediate legal
action against French magazine,
“Strongly denounce the
cartoons, express disapproval”
Srinagar, Sep 20: The
National Conference today criticized a French magazine's publication of
cartoons of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and demanded immediate Legal action
against the magazine.
“We strongly reaffirm our
condemnation against anything that disrespects the prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and
call on the French government to take legal actions against this because these
cartoons are defaming and slandering to the entire Muslim Community” said NC
spokesman Tanvir Sadiq
“The shameful and
provocative cartoons made by French satirical weekly Charlie Hebdo is highly
condemnable” said Tanvir
“We question the judgment
behind the decision to publish it” said Sadiq “It shows how some radical
minded minority want to provoke people around the world for a bloody clash” he
added
“We strongly denounce these
cartoons as they are highly deplorable and express our disapproval of any
action that defames any religion or its beliefs," said the spokesman
Appealing to the people to
remain calm as Islam teaches tolerance and peace the NC spokesman Tanvir Sadiq
said that even though such acts will anger people further and might raise
tensions but people should show their tolerance and peacefully express their
disapproval.
'
class=ajT v:shapes="_x0000_i1025">
DDC Kupwara for corruption
free, transparent society
Srinagar, Sep 20: To
make people aware about the demerits of corruption and ensure transparency in
the private and public sectors, an awareness camp was organized at Town Hall,
Kupwara today. A large number of students and senior citizens of the area
besides district officers participated.
Speaking on the occasion,
District Development Commissioner, Kupwara, Sarmad Hafeez impressed upon the
participants to create awareness among the general people of the society not to
indulge in corruption for getting their cases solved in the Government
departments. Try to initiate the process from the basic level as being the
members of the society everybody is responsible for eradication of corruption
from all walks of life, he said.
The District Development
Commissioner also exhorted upon the organizing committee and department of
Education to organize more such programmes to promote human values and
eradicate the menace of corruption from the society.
The awareness camp was
organized by the Education department in collaboration with the Inner Call, an
NGO.
The Chairperson of the NGO
also spoke on corruption and its ill effects on the occasion.
Adabi Markaz organises
book-release function
Lively literary event
attracts cross section of society
Srinagar, Sep 20: In
a lively literary event organised by Adbee Markaz Kamraz (AMK) at the
Seminar Hall of J&K Academy of Art,Culture and Languages, Lal Mandi
Srinagar, three Kashmiri books Makalme, a translation of Plato’s ‘Dialogue’ by
Prof Iqbal Nazki, Yati Nor-e ser Arz-o Sama, Haj guide and travelogue by
Abdul Ahad Hajni and Vachek Tingal, a poetic collection of Sufi poet Ghulam
Muhammad Mir were released. Noted jurist Bashir Ahmad Kirmani
presided over the function with Prof Aga Ashraf Ali and Abdul Qayoom Wadera,
Director Doordarshan as Guests of Honour in the presidium. Besides the
representatives of AMK, a galaxy of poets, writers, educationists and civil
society members attended the function.
AMK General Secretary Dr
Shujaat Bukhari presented review on “Makalme,” whileas Abdul Khaliq Shams and
Farooq Shaheen read out their reviews of Yati Nor-e ser Arz-o Sama and
Vachek Tingal respectively. The authors of the books also
spoke on the occasion.
Bashir Ahmad
Kirmani in his scintillating presidential address highlighted the need of
translations for the promotion of Kashmiri language. “We have to translate the
important books on science, philosophy, religion, politics and education in
Kashmiri language, and vice versa,” Kirmani emphasized.
Appreciating the efforts of
AMK for promotion of Kashmiri language, Prof Aga Ashraf Ali also stressed the
need of translations saying Prof Iqbal Nazki’s translation of “Dailgoue” is a
valuable addition to the treasure of Kashmiri literature.
Earlier in his welcome
address, AMK President Dr Aziz Hajni announced that AMK is going to broaden its
base by establishing units in all the districts of the State and also in the
cities like Delhi and Mumbai. Saying that AMK is working since decades to
ensure Kashmir language is made integral part of curriculum, he said it is a
potent way to promote and preserve the language. “With the help and
support of civil society, AMK will re-vitalise its language movement efforts,”
he maintained.
Among others who
participated in the literary event include Secretary JKAACL Khalid Bashir,
Director Radio Kashmir Srinagar Rukhsana Jabeen, Shahzadi Simon, Atiqa Bano,
Farooq Nazki, Prof Shad Ramzan, Justice (R) Bilal Nazki ,Prof Muhammad Zaman
Azurdah, Prof Nasir Mirza, Ghulam Nabi Gowhar, Mushtaq Ahmad Mushtaq, A G Baig
Athar, Fayyaz Tilgami, G M Gamgeen, G N Aatish, Aijaz Ahmad Kakroo, Prof Noor
Ahmad Baba, , Ayaz Rasool Nazki, Mrs Rageshwari Mattoo, Shakil Qalander,
Nusrat Andrabi, Hawa Bashir, Muhammad Ahsan Ahsan, Shahnaz Rasheed,
Showkat Ansari, Zameer Ansari and Ranjoor Tilgami.
Noted theatre artist
Muhammad Amin Bhat conducted the proceedings.
Relatives demand stern
action against murder attempt
Srinagar, Sept 20 (VOS): “A group of 16 persons armed with deadly weapons
with intention to commit a murder attacked B.A 2nd year student who is
struggling for his life in SKIMS institute. Police till date have showed
reluctance in arresting the accused person who is believed to have political
influence”, alleged the relative of the victim while holding a protest
demonstration at press enclave here.
According to the relatives,
Naseer Ahmad Dar S/o: Ghulam Qadir Dar R/o: Hoakbara Kosam Sumbul Sonawari was
attacked by his neighbors when he was leaving his home to appear in B.A
bi-annual paper Arabic on Monday. The assailants have been identified by eye
witnesses as Bashir Ahmad Bhat, Mushtaq Ahmad Bhat, Gulam Ahmad Bhat, M. Ashraf
Bhat, Abid Ahmad Wagay, Ghulam Ahmad Bhat and M. Aamir Bhat.
“Naseer was attacked with
the deadly weapons and beaten ruthlessly. The persons who appeared in group
suddenly attacked Naseer with knives and axes. He sustained major injuries on
head, arm, neck, legs and on back” said an eye witness Showkat Ahmad Mir to VOS.
“Lateef was shouting for the help but due to terror of these persons no one
dared to come forward” he added.
Younger brother of Naseer
was busy with studies in his rom at home when he heard the crying of his
brother and rushed for his rescue. “I was studying in my room. I heard noise
outside of my home and felt that some one is dead. I quickly opened the window
of my room and was shocked to our neighbors beating my elder brother. I came
out for his rescue” said Naseer. “When the accused persons saw me coming out
some of them chased me with knives and axes and I ran for my life and took
shelter in the house of my neighbor M. Sheeraz Khan” he added.
He, with tearful eyes, said
that after some youth dared to come forward for the rescue of his brother
reached him to sub district hospital where he was refered to SKIMS. “My father
and mother were also ruthlessly beaten. Their some parts of body are also
fractured and doctors at SKIMS have declared my brother’s condition critical”
Lateef said while weeping loudly.
Asked if they have filed
the case in concern police station “We have made the written complaint in
police station Hajin and the eye witnesses of the offence have voluntarily
asked police to pen down their statement” he replied. “Police is doing nothing
and the offenders are at liberty to harass us and to kill us under the
protection of police” he added.
Local residents of the
Hoakbara expressed their dissatisfaction with the police action and said that
the offenders under the political influence enjoy immunity from police action
under law. “Police is playing on the tunes of politicians. They (Police) is
reluctant to take any action under law against the offenders because they have
contact with high push ups” said a local resident Ghulam Nabi. “Being poor in
this police state should be declared as crime by these anti socialist
politicians as offenders are more lovable to them (Politicians)” he added.
Meanwhile the classmates of
the Naseer held peaceful protests in the Press Enclave Srinagar demanding stern
action against the offenders.
Kidnapped Police official
rescued: Police
Srinagar, Sept 20: Mushtaq
Ahmad head constable of IR 14ht BN who is presently performing his duties with
police station Baramulla was kidnapped by some miscreants near Sabzi Market,
Baramulla, said police in a statement.
“Baramulla Police
immediately swung into action and planned a rescue with Army and rescued
the kidnapped official from old town, Baramulla. A case FIR No: 197/2012 was
registered in this regard in police station , Baramulla”, the statement added.
____________________________________________________
Advertisement
Manager:-Ishfaq Dar(9797761777)
No comments:
Post a Comment