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NEWS
Farooq pins hope on Indo-Pak talks
‘Talks alone can remove differences, misunderstandings’
Srinagar, Sep 01 (VOS): Pinning hopes on the
Indo-Pak dialogue, National Conference President and Union Minister for New and
Renewable Energy, Dr Farooq Abdullah today said the Foreign Minister level
talks between the two countries will lead to positive outcome and help in easing
visa laws apart from facilitating the cross-LoC trade.
"I hope the upcoming talks between the External Affairs
Ministers of India and Pakistan will lead to positive outcome. I am sure the
Kashmir centric CBMs will move forward in a positive way," Dr Farooq said
while speaking to newsmen on the sidelines of a function here.
He said the recent meeting between Prime Minister Manmohan Singh
and Pakistan president Asif Ali Zardari in Tehran during the NAM summit is a
positive development and it would have a positive outcome.
The Union Minister expressed hope that visa laws between the two
countries will be eased apart from boosting cross-LoC trade, including opening
bank branches on either side of the Line of Control.
He said differences between the two countries can be removed only
by a sustained dialogue. "We cannot remove misunderstandings if we
maintain distance. It will lead to further misunderstandings," he said.
In response to a question on implementation of the the
recommendations of the Justice Sagheer report, Farooq said he was not concerned
with it as he is presently a
part of the central governemnt. "You should ask me about Government of
India," he retorted.
Dr Farooq said the Mumbai 26/11 convict Ajmal Kasab should face
the law of the land as he has killed so many people during Mumbai attack in
2008.
"I cannot interfere in the Supreme Court judgment. I am no
body to do that. He killed so many people, let him answer," he said. (VOS)
42 militant camps operating across the border: GOC
Kashmir lags behind
in employment opportunities for youth
Srinagar, Sep 01 (VOS): General Officer Commanding
15-Corps, Lt Gen Om Prakash today said that 500-600 militants were ready to
infiltrate from launching pads across the Line of Control
General Officer Commanding, of Valley based 15-Corps Lt Gen Om
Prakash told reporters on the sidelines of a seminar “employment opportunities
in Kashmir” here that more than 42 militant camps were operating in
Pakistan and 500-600 militants are ready to infiltrate from launching pads.
“The recent incidents of ceasefire violations by Pakistan is aimed
to infiltrate militants into Kashmir,” he said and added that that it was
impossible to completely check the infiltration due to geographical reasons.
“It isn’t possible for the Army to bring down infiltration to zero
level. You can’t give guarantee of zero percent infiltration due to
geographical reasons,” he added.
On unemployment issue in Kashmir the GOC said that there were less
employment opportunities for youth in the Valley. “Every year thousands of
youth pass out after obtaining high degrees. But the employment opportunities
are very less. Most of the youth in Kashmir are unaware of employment schemes
provided by the government,” he added. (VOS)
Dissolve Shrine Board, handover yatra arrangements to local
Pandits: Geelani
‘Bring Wakf Board out of Govt control’
Calls for shutdown on September 4
Srinagar, Sep 01 (VOS): Hurriyat Conference (G)
Chairman Syed Ali Shah Geelani Saturday asked state government to disband
Shri Amarnath Shrine Board (SASB) and Muslim Wakf Board immediately falling
which they would launch a massive agitation against it.
Addressing a press conference at his Hyderpora residence, Geelani
said, “If government control on affairs of Amarnath yatra and Muslim shrines isn’t
ended soon, we will launch a massive struggle against it.”
However, the veteran separatist leader said that they weren’t
against holding og Amarnath yatra “as it has been happening for the last 145
years.”
“But now government of India and fanatic Hindu organisations are
using the yatra as launch pad to instigate communal disharmony,” Geelani
claimed.
Upping his ante for environmental protection, Geelani said that if
the state government undertakes any constructions in eco-fragile areas in and
around the Amarnath Cave “it has the potential of snowballing into major
trouble.”
“Supreme Court of India has expressed concern over 90 deaths which
occurred during this year’s yatra. At a place where more than six lakh people
will visit, 90 deaths are expected to happen. But due to rising number of
yatries the environment is getting disturbed,” he claimed.
Geelani said that principles of conservation for environment
as applied to the pilgrimage to Gangotri be applied to the pilgrimage to
Amarnath shrine.
Expressing his concern over “interference” of state government
over the affairs of Muslim shrines in Kashmir, the Hurriyat (G) chairman said,
“Hindu governor is controlling Amarnath yatra while Muslim shrines and masjids
are being controlled by the chief minister. If government control on these
institutions isn’t ended soon, we will launch a massive agitation,” he warned.
Calling upon people to observe a complete shutdown on Tuesday,
September 4, Hurriyat
Conference (G) Chairman Syed Ali Geelani Saturday demanded disbanding of the
Shri Amarnath Shrine Board and the Muslim Wakf Board by liberating them from
the government control. He also demanded that the time period and the number of
pilgrims visiting the shrine should be limited.
“The Shrine board should be soon dissolved and the duty of running
smooth yatra should be given to local Pandits who had performed it in past as
well,” said Geelani.
While criticizing the functioning of the Muslim Wakf Board he said
it was unfortunate for Kashmiri’s that every successive regime tries to
dominate the Wakf Board for their personal gains. “Wakf property should be used
for religious things like marrying poor and orphan girls. It should come in
transparent hands and the government should not control its functioning,” he
said.
Geelani said the transfer back of the 800 kanals of Amarnath land
has not been completed as the case is still in the court.
“The 800 canal Amarnath land is yet to be given back. It is
presently under stay order in court and Board is using it for its own purpose.
We want it back before we come on roads,” Geelani said, adding, when India
forces raped thousands of women and killed lakhs of innocents, its Supreme
Court was silent then.
Geelani accused India of being a fascist country. “On one side
India talks high about its democratic nature but in reality its fascist and
undemocratic face can be seen in Kashmir”.
About his continuous house detention, Geelani flayed the National
Conference (NC) led coalition government calling it a puppet government which
is powerless and runs at the dictations of New Delhi.
However, the octogenarian leader clarified that Kashmiri’s were
never against the Yatra and India was giving it a political and communal color
only to continue its political, cultural and military invasion on Kashmir.
Geelani said yatra was started in 1867 and was smoothly running
with Kashmiri Muslims and Pandits extending every kind of help, but one fails
to understand why shrine board was created.
“It is the National Conference during the tenure of Farooq
Abdullah that created shrine board. This board works like East India Company to
strengthen Indian occupation on Kashmir,” said Geelani.
Geelani lamented that the real representatives of Kashmir are not
being allowed to meet people and their movement restricted. “People and media
is our only hope and bridge to reach our voice to the oppressed people”, he
said.
He appealed the journalist community to give voice to the
sufferings of people. (VOS)
Credibility of Govt at lowest ebb due to mis-governance, trust
deficit: Mufti
Politics of PDP is not only to attain Power: Baigh
Poonch, Sep 01 (VOS): Patron of Peoples
Democratic Party (PDP) Mufti Mohammad Sayeed today said prevailing chaos and
uncertainty in the State were result of the failure of the present regime
headed by National Conference to connect itself with the common masses. He said
that the credibility of the government has reached at its lowest ebb because
this regime has lost faith of the people.
“From the day one when this government was formed, there is
instability and uncertainty in the State”, Sayeed said while addressing a
public meeting which was organized here in connection with the
foundation day function of the party.
“Prevailing anarchy and chaos in the state is result of the failure
of the system”, he said and made a reference towards remark of Cabinet on
Security (CCS) which pointed out, during the summer unrest in 2010 that trust
deficit and governance deficit as main reasons of alienation of the
people. “The situation which was prevailing in the State in 2008 and
2010, is still persist because the government has failed to bring transparency
and accountability in the system”, he said and termed the present regime has
worst ever corrupt government in the history of Jammu and Kashmir.
“Although the corruption has been sneaked into the
government from top to bottom, the anti-graft institutions like State
Accountability Commission (SAC) have deliberately make non functional by the
State Government”, he observed and reiterated demand of PDP that SAC
should be equipped with an independent investigating agency to ensure proper
investigation of the cases against higher ups.
PDP patron said that corruption has become a big issue in the
whole country and a war against corruption has already launched in the country.
He supported the demand of Lok Pal raised by social activist Anna Hazare.
Terming present government as directionless coalition, he said
that just to grab the power, National Conference and Congress has entered into
an alliance without forming Common Minimum Programme (CMP) and without evolving
consensus on vital issues. He mentioned that both the coalition partners
speaking in different tones on many important issues.
Emphasizing on the need of solving vexed Kashmir problem for the
lasting peace in this region, he maintained that dialogue was the only way to
solve all problems peacefully. “Political parties of the country have to
realize that solution of Kashmir problem is must for the lasting peace in this
region”, he said.
Referring to the historical steps taken by the then Prime Minister
Atal Bihari.
He, however, expressed his concern over lack of progress in the
peace process pioneered by his party and implemented during PDP-Congress
regime.
He regretted that that announcements regarding communication
facilities to the traders engaged in cross LoC trade and other step to boost
this trade still remained only on papers. He further emphasized that besides
initiating steps to boost cross LoC trade, facility of visiting both sides of
LoC should not be confined only to divided families. “There should be free
movement of people from both sides of Kashmir”, he demanded. Terming opening of
points on LoC as most significant CBM since 1947, Sayeed that opening of
Uri-Muzafferabad and Poonch-Rawlakote roads has liberated people of Jammu and
Kashmir from seize which they had been facing after partition of the country.
While reminding the people about steps taken by the PDP regime to
complete work on Mugal road, he told the people that Poonch would be soon
emerged as “Gateway of Kashmir” and this belt would be a biggest business
centre of this sub-continent. He reminded that during the regime of
PDP-Congress various steps were taken for the development of this land locked
border districts of Poonch and Rajouri.
Speaking on the occasion, former Deputy Chief Minister Muzaffar
Hussain Baigh said that that PDP had scripted a new chapter of peace and
development in the State. He said that July 28, 1999 was landmark in the
political history of Jammu and Kashmir because PDP was formed on that day and
this party has revived people’s faith in the democratic
institutions. “Politics of our party is not only to attain power.
Aim of our party is to restore lasting peace in this region and to establish a
system where every section of the society would get justice and equal
opportunities for development and economic growth”, he said and pointed out
that during its short span of three years PDP led regime had carved out a path
of peace and development in the state.
“We can topple this government within no time”, he said and added
disclosed that after 2010 summer unrest PDP had opportunity to get the power
back. “We don’t want to attain power by such tactics. We will get power with
the support of the people of Jammu and Kashmir”, he said.
Terming Mufti Mohammad Sayeed as a statesman, Baigh
said that under the leadership of Mufti Sayeed, PDP, in a short span of time,
has earned faith and credibility of the people. He said that three year tenure
of the PDP led regime was historic period in the political history of the State
because that government had succeeded in involving people in the governance.
KCSDS rejects Interlocutor’s report on power
Urges MPs, MLAs to stress centre for return of projects
Srinagar, Sep 01 (VOS): Rejecting the recommendations of Interlocutors in power sector, the Kashmir Centre for Social and Development Studies (KCSDS) has reiterated its demand for immediate return of power projects that continues to be under the illegal and unconstitutional control and occupation of National Hydroelectric Power Corporation (NHPC) besides compensating the state on account of perpetual losses incurred due to the Indus Water Treaty.
In a meeting held under the chairmanship of Prof. Hameedah Nayeem, the KCSDS members urged upon the state government, Members of both houses of Parliament from J&K and state legislative assembly to exhibit moral courage and lead a joint delegation to Prime Minister and others in order to stress for immediate restoration of these power projects from illegal occupation of NHPC to the state. The MPs are also required to take up the issue in the current session of the Parliament besides organizing sit-in and raising their voice vociferously in the interest of providing this
basic amenity to citizens of the state.
The KCSDS has cautioned the state government not to ignore the potential of public uproar on this sensitive issue as it would be unacceptable to the people of Jammu and Kashmir to allow export of power generated from their own waters by NHPC before fulfilling their own needs.
The meeting observed that the recommendations made by the interlocutors for improving power situation in the state are as casual and shallow as any other recommendation in their report.“The interlocutors, on one hand, have failed to fix responsibility for under-exploration of enormous hydro potential of the state over past 65 years and, on the other hand, they have also failed in quantifying the losses incurred by the state due to Indus Water Treaty in their report”, the members observed.
The Chairperson informed the meeting that it was amply made clear to the interlocutors that the Jammu and Kashmir was a self reliant state with
balance of trade to its advantage in 1947. But because of casual approach, colonial policies and lack of political will of GOI has been rendered into
a fully dependant and consumer state. “Whereas, every state in India has witnessed enormous growth and development over past 65 years, the J&K state was deliberately left out for reasons best known to GOI”, Prof. Hameedah said, adding that Government of India has to own and undertake full responsibility for lack of any concrete and sincere policy to focus on the growth and development of the state.
She said that It is deplorable that despite the potential of harnessing about 30000 MWs of hydro energy to generate around 1 lac crores revenue,
the state has been forced to meet its day to day demand by purchasing power for over 3000 crores annually. She further said that the state had the
pride to be amoung first two princely states in the whole of Asia that had set up its hydro power projects way back in 1905 but no efforts have
deliberately been made to build on this foundation.
KCSDS has expressed its concern that the successive state governments have undermined the interests of its people and facilitated loot of water
resources besides displaying a dismal will to utilize these resources.
Contrary to the tall claims of present dispensation, the interests of the state continue to be compromised till date, the chairperson emphatically
demanded that the government should scrap new agreement with NHPC for handing over three more power projects of Kiru, Kawar and Pakal Dul to them under the garb of joint venture. She said that the terms and conditions of the new agreement are not even at par with terms and conditions of Rattle Power Project awarded to Hyderabad based company by the same dispensation.
Urges MPs, MLAs to stress centre for return of projects
Srinagar, Sep 01 (VOS): Rejecting the recommendations of Interlocutors in power sector, the Kashmir Centre for Social and Development Studies (KCSDS) has reiterated its demand for immediate return of power projects that continues to be under the illegal and unconstitutional control and occupation of National Hydroelectric Power Corporation (NHPC) besides compensating the state on account of perpetual losses incurred due to the Indus Water Treaty.
In a meeting held under the chairmanship of Prof. Hameedah Nayeem, the KCSDS members urged upon the state government, Members of both houses of Parliament from J&K and state legislative assembly to exhibit moral courage and lead a joint delegation to Prime Minister and others in order to stress for immediate restoration of these power projects from illegal occupation of NHPC to the state. The MPs are also required to take up the issue in the current session of the Parliament besides organizing sit-in and raising their voice vociferously in the interest of providing this
basic amenity to citizens of the state.
The KCSDS has cautioned the state government not to ignore the potential of public uproar on this sensitive issue as it would be unacceptable to the people of Jammu and Kashmir to allow export of power generated from their own waters by NHPC before fulfilling their own needs.
The meeting observed that the recommendations made by the interlocutors for improving power situation in the state are as casual and shallow as any other recommendation in their report.“The interlocutors, on one hand, have failed to fix responsibility for under-exploration of enormous hydro potential of the state over past 65 years and, on the other hand, they have also failed in quantifying the losses incurred by the state due to Indus Water Treaty in their report”, the members observed.
The Chairperson informed the meeting that it was amply made clear to the interlocutors that the Jammu and Kashmir was a self reliant state with
balance of trade to its advantage in 1947. But because of casual approach, colonial policies and lack of political will of GOI has been rendered into
a fully dependant and consumer state. “Whereas, every state in India has witnessed enormous growth and development over past 65 years, the J&K state was deliberately left out for reasons best known to GOI”, Prof. Hameedah said, adding that Government of India has to own and undertake full responsibility for lack of any concrete and sincere policy to focus on the growth and development of the state.
She said that It is deplorable that despite the potential of harnessing about 30000 MWs of hydro energy to generate around 1 lac crores revenue,
the state has been forced to meet its day to day demand by purchasing power for over 3000 crores annually. She further said that the state had the
pride to be amoung first two princely states in the whole of Asia that had set up its hydro power projects way back in 1905 but no efforts have
deliberately been made to build on this foundation.
KCSDS has expressed its concern that the successive state governments have undermined the interests of its people and facilitated loot of water
resources besides displaying a dismal will to utilize these resources.
Contrary to the tall claims of present dispensation, the interests of the state continue to be compromised till date, the chairperson emphatically
demanded that the government should scrap new agreement with NHPC for handing over three more power projects of Kiru, Kawar and Pakal Dul to them under the garb of joint venture. She said that the terms and conditions of the new agreement are not even at par with terms and conditions of Rattle Power Project awarded to Hyderabad based company by the same dispensation.
Qureshi takes oath as HCBA president
‘Bar committed to upholding human rights, freedom’
Srinagar, Sep 01 (VOS): The Election Commission
of J&K High Court Bar Association Srinagar today administered oaths to the
newly elected office bearers.
Z. A. Qureshi, President, Vice President Aijaz Bedar, General
Secretary Mohammad Ashraf Bhat, Joint Secretary Shabir Ahmad Bhat and Treasurer
Bilal Ahmad Wani took oath during the ceremony which was held at the Sadder Court premises this afternoon.
The ceremony was attended by the lawyers from the High court as
well as the Sadder Court Srinagar.
After the conclusion of the oath ceremony the outgoing president
Main Abdul Qayoom addressed the gathering of the advocates and also the
incoming president Z. A. Qureshi. Both Qayoom and Z. A. Qureshi reiterated that
the Bar Association is committed for fighting the cause of the freedom which is
also the part of the constitution of the Bar Association and to work for
upholding the Human Right of the people of J&K State before every available
forum. Immediacy after the oath ceremony was concluded the new elected body of
the J&K High Court Bar Association Srinagar conveyed a meeting to discuss
the issues concerning the Bar and with vote of thanks to all the voters
concluded its first meeting.
It was brought to the notice of the Executive Committee of the Bar
Association that Hurriyat leaders Nayeem Ahmad Khan and Shabir Ahmad Shah were
not allowed to move to Bandipora and one of the leaders Shabir Ahmad Dar was
arrested and at present lodged in Sopore Police Station.
Bar Association condemns this act on the part of the State Govt.
because it is right of every citizen to move and propagate, he said.
J&K Bank signs MoU with Tata Motors
Srinagar, Sep 01 (VOS): The Jammu and Kashmir
Bank has entered into a business tie-up with Tata Motors Ltd, leading car
manufacturing company of the country, to facilitate swift and hassle-free
finance for purchase of their manufactured cars.
S K Bhat, President (Strategy and Business Development/Finance),
J&K Bank and Ramesh Dorairajan, Head Retail, Channel Finance &
Insurance/PCBU, Tata Motors Limited signed the MoU here today at Bank’s
corporate headquarters. The MoU will allow the Bank to be one of the preferred
retail financiers of Tata Motors’ car business.
Speaking on the occasion, S. K Bhat said, "The tie-up with
Tata Motors Limited will open new vistas for both the company and the bank. The
bank wants to enhance the car loan finance segment and extend the car finance
at competitive rates and with a speedy disposal.”
We are very glad to be associated with Tata Motors Limited. We
have been among top performers in passenger car financing and will promote this
tie-up through the network of our Business Units across the country, he added.
Expressing pleasure over this business partnership Dorairajan
said, “We are happy to tie-up with J&K Bank as we will be able to leverage
the vast network of the bank for retail financing. We are confident that our
growing network will further drive this tie up.”
Present on the occasion were Rajni Saraf, Vice President J&K
Bank and Harkamal Mangat, Manager, Retail Finance (North), Tata Motors Limited
and other senior officers of the bank and Tata Motors.
Mir urges youth to contribute to developmental process
Beerwah, Sep 01 (VOS): Minister for Agriculture,
Ghulam Hassan Mir today urged upon the youth to contribute in the developmental
process of the state as ‘much time has been wated on emotive slogans for last
63 years’.
The Minister said this in a public gathering after witnessing the
final match of a cricket tournament of the area.
He said “the political settlements take very much time and that
period we cannot live a miserable life and the youth should strive first for
economic independence rather political settlement”.
He said till date our emotions have been exploited by the vested
interests and the time has come to get rid of this and make a new beginning
where peace, progress, prosperity and KHUSHHALI only
prevails in our state.
Mir stressed for strengthening economy of the state adding “my
philosophy to make the future generation as a self reliant force” and
maintained youth is our future and it is our collective responsibility to
provide them a big platform for harnessing their potential in right direction.
Citing the example of last 63 years, Mir said that people today
still demand the basic needs from their political representatives when other
states have registered the people of the other part of the country has
progressed in every sphere of life.
The Minister said that people of valley are complaining that “we
are lacking behind the other part of the state, but Mir questioned the people
that we all are responsible for this backwardness”. He said after witnessing an
era of destruction, the successive governments started the reconstruction of
damaged infrastructure and now the time has come that we have to work
collectively for realizing the dream of self reliance in economic independence.
Referring for providing the transparent job opportunities to the
educated youth of the state, the Minister said that our government has given
priority to the merit for the appointment of any post in government sector. He
said that even for selection of Anganwari workers and helpers merit is the first
choice. Asking the students to impart quality education, Mir said that in
today’s competitive world the merit speaks louder. He urged the students to
compete at national levels and try to clear IAS and IPS exams.
Referring the demands of the people of the area, the Minister said
that all the genuine demands would looked into and assured the energetic
players of the area that playground of the village will be developed through
sports department to facilitate the players.
Soz for promotion of Football in valley
Takes up matter with Union Sports Minister
Srinagar, Sep 01 (VOS): Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh
Congress Committee Chief Prof. Saifuddin Soz has underlined the importance of
strengthening and promotion of Football in Kashmir.
“I met Ajay Makan Hon’ble Union Minister of Sports & Youth
Services in Delhi yesterday and explained to him in detail the importance
of strengthening the process of promotion of Football as the most important
game ever played by Kashmiris”, said Soz in a statement to VOS.
He said, “I told the Minister that while promotion of cricket,
Hockey and other games played in J&K State has to receive a
fillip in the days to come, the promotion of Football in Kashmir must be a
priority for Government of India”.
Soz said he told the minister how Tyndale Biscoe had introduced
Football in Kashmir in the begining of the 20th Century in very difficult
circumstances.
I He said he told the minister f that it was a heartening situation that a
crowd of thirty thousand people watched the match between Kashmir Football 11
Team and Mohammdan Sports Kolkata on July 14th 2012 in Bakshi Stadium,
Srinagar. This was the first time that such a big crowd watched Football being
played in Bakshi Stadium, after a very very long time.
Soz has aked the minister to held in development of Football
grounds in Srinagar and other Districts of the State.
Dr. Farooq inaugurates Night Post Office Services at GPO
Srinagar, Sep 01 (VOS): In order to provide
modern customer friendly services to the people of Srinagar, Night Post Office services in Srinagar GPO were inaugurated
by Dr. Farooq Abdullah, Hon’ble Union Minister for New & Renewable Energy,
Govt. of India at an impressive function held at Srinagar GPO amidst the
presence of staff members and a large number of customers. Dr. Farooq Abdullah
lauded the role of Shri John Samuel, Chief Postmaster General J&K Circle
for taking many innovative initiatives aimed at improvement of postal services
in the State. Dr. Abdullah declared “the postal services in Kashmir has gone
for a major transformation recently, the Post Office has been playing a key
role in the development of Jammu and Kashmir and has strengthened its bonds
with the common masses by adopting the latest technology in its operations.” He
further said that Post Offices have proven its utility, in the era of
competition and Night Post Office facility at Srinagar GPO will go a long way
to benefit the people of Kashmir. He advised that Post Office should use Solar
Panels for energy requirements.
Defeat cultural aggression, secure identity: Nayeem Khan
Srinagar, Sep 01 (VOS): Senior resistance leader
and National Front Chairman Nayeem Ahmad Khan has appealed people to defeat the
cultural aggression from India by securing and protecting their identity.
He also appealed all pro-freedom activists to activate themselves
because leadership is not allowed to reach the masses.
National Front had a day long party meeting at party headquarters which was attended by all the central office bearers and District representatives and was presided over by party chairman Nayeem Ahmad Khan. The meeting was called to discuss some important party issues and present political situation. In his presidential address Nayeem Ahmad Khan showed his strong concern about the cultural aggression of India which is aimed to change the mindset of our new generation. Khan appealed people to defeat the cultural aggression of India after understanding it so that our new generation is not deviated from it’s past and it does not forget it’s identity.
Khan said that so called state government on the behest of Delhi is not allowing the pro freedom leadership to meet the masses so pro freedom activists have to activate themselves. He condemned the arrest of Muslim Conference chief Shabir Ahmad Dar at Bandipora on Friday. Khan said that it is a matter of concern that Shabir Ahmad Dar is not being freed.
National Front had a day long party meeting at party headquarters which was attended by all the central office bearers and District representatives and was presided over by party chairman Nayeem Ahmad Khan. The meeting was called to discuss some important party issues and present political situation. In his presidential address Nayeem Ahmad Khan showed his strong concern about the cultural aggression of India which is aimed to change the mindset of our new generation. Khan appealed people to defeat the cultural aggression of India after understanding it so that our new generation is not deviated from it’s past and it does not forget it’s identity.
Khan said that so called state government on the behest of Delhi is not allowing the pro freedom leadership to meet the masses so pro freedom activists have to activate themselves. He condemned the arrest of Muslim Conference chief Shabir Ahmad Dar at Bandipora on Friday. Khan said that it is a matter of concern that Shabir Ahmad Dar is not being freed.
Arms, ammunition recovered in Handwara
Srinagar, Sep 01 (VOS): In a joint operation,
Police and army recovered arms and ammunition in the forest area of Handwara
District.
Action on a specific information, Police and 47-RR recovered one
AK-56, three Ak magazine (Rusted and Unserviceable) rounds twenty 7.62mm,82Mm
five Mortar Shellr (destroyed on spot) three Chinese Grenade (destroyed on
spot) from a Cave type Hideout in the forest area of Sangri Magam, falling
under the jurisdiction of Police Station Handwara. Police has registered a case
in this regard.
02 die, 04 injured in road mishaps
Srinagar, Sep 01 (VOS): Police said a load
carrier without registration number which was on way to Bijbehara from
Khanabal hit one 8 year old boy resulting in serious injuries to him. The boy
namely Daarmoo son of Bawani resident of Rajasthan presently Urhanhall near Flour
mill was shifted to District Hospital Anantnag where he succumbed to his
injuries.
A Van bearing registration numberJK03/2575 hit and injured one
pedestrian Mohammad Rajab Bhat age 65 years son of Abdul Gani resident of
Sofshali at Sofshali, who has been referred to SMHS Hospital Srinagar for
treatment.
A Motorcycle bearing chasis number 10373 fell into a Nallah near
kanjikulla, Yaripora Kulgam, resulting in critical injuries to motorcyclist
Amir Ahmad Allie age 16 years son of Mohammad Ayoub resident of Kujjar
and minor injuries to pillion Shakir Ahmad Mir son of Farooq Ahmad resident
Kujjar. Both the injured were shifted to Sub District Hospital Yaripora;
where from Aamir Ahmad Allie was referred to SKIMS Soura, where he succumbed to
his injuries.
An Accident took place at main road Zakoora, falling under the
jurisdiction of Police Station Zakoora Srinagar between tipper bearing
registration number JK016/0177 and scooty without registration number resulting
in injuries to Sheikh Umer Jan 21 years son of Reyaz Ahmad resident of Saloora,
Ganderbal driving Scooty. The injured has been shifted to hospital for
treatment.
A Maruti car bearing registration number JK01P/6182 driven by
Mohammad Ashraf Sofi 26 years son of Ghulam Ahmad resident of Chackla,
Baramulla turned turtle near Chala Ziyarat Sharif, resulting in injuries to the
driver of the vehicle. The injured was shifted to District hospital Baramulla
for treatment.
‘Yasin malik, others arrested on way to kulgam’
JKLF calls for a protest rally 7th September
‘India Pakistan foreign minister’s meet against ignoring Kashmir’
Srinagar, Sep 01 (VOS): Police and other forces
today after demonstrating the worst kind of state terrorism arrested chairman
JKLF Mohammad Yasin Malik and other leaders and prevented them from addressing
a public meeting at Kulgam. Police and other Forces had cordoned the whole
Kulgam district from all sides and enforced curbs and Barriers at various
places. Despite all these barriers Yasin Malik reached Badroo kulgam and
thousands of people in his leadership started marching towards kulgam. Police,
SOG and CRPF laid a siege around the procession and arrested Yasin sahib and
other leaders. People including women resisted the arrest in a most peace full
way and marched along with the police vehicles to Yaripora Chowk. Police after
failing to disperse public by cane charge and other repressive means called
Rashtraya rifles and all the forces started beating the participants of the
rally. Hundreds which included many women and JKLF members Mohammad Aslam
Sheikh, Ghulam Qadir Hyder, Zahoor Ahmad and Tariq Ahmad are among those who
were critically injured in police action. Police arrested and took away
Chairman JKLF M Yasin Malik and detained him at some unknown place. Prior to
these arrests police stopped another Karawan of JKLF at Khudwani and arrested
many leaders there. Arrested included Adv. Bashir Ahmad Butt,Showkat Ahmad
Bakhshi,Javed Ahmad Zargar,Manzoor Mustafa,Mohammad Yasin Butt, Sheikh Abdul
Rashid,Ghulam Qadir Hyder,Sheikh, M Aslam,Mohamad Sideeq Shah,Prof.
Javed,Bashir Ahmad kashmiri,haji bashir ahmad shah,Ghulam Rasool Hazari,Noor
Mohamad Katjoo,Mushtaq Gabroo,Haji M Yousuf, M Abdullah zadibal,Imtiyaz Ahmad
etc..JKLf chairman Mohammad Yasin Malik while condemning this brutal police action
to thwart the kulgam public meeting termed it as most undemocratic and
One-sided state terrorism of worst kind. Yasin Malik said that today’s police
action clearly shows the frustration of so called rulers and other pro India
politicians who when saw the growing public support for JKLf
meeting resorted to police force and tyranny . Yasin said that if these
so called leaders who call themselves democrats have any dignity they instead
of using police force should come forward and compete with pro freedom leaders
politically. Malik while appreciating the peaceful approach of the people said
that today people have shown that despite all kinds of state terrorism they can
stand by their peaceful attitude and struggle. Malik on proposed India Pakistan
dialogue and meeting between foreign ministers said that Talks and negotiations
lead to the solutions of the problems but when important issues are kept out of
even the agenda of talks the success of talks cannot even be imagined .the
leaders of India and Pakistan should realize the importance of solving Kashmir
on priority basis. Malik said that India and Pakistani leadership
recently met in Tehran Iran and from 7th to 9th September 2012, the
foreign minister‘s of these two countries are again meeting in Islamabad
Pakistan. The people of Kashmir support and welcome the steps taken by these
two countries to normalize ties between their two countries but are concerned
by their approach of ignoring the Kashmir issue and putting it aside. We
Kashmiri’s wish peace and prosperity of both these countries because peace or
hatred of these countries has direct bearing on us. But at the same tine
Kashmiri’s feel concerned about the fact that nothing is done to solve Kashmir
on priority basis. Yasin Malik said that Kashmir was and remains to be a core
issue that has in past ignited many wars between India and Pakistan and future
too remains at the verge of disaster. Because of this issue Kashmiri’s have
suffered and our four generations have been destroyed. The future of every
citizen of Jammu Kashmir is and remains ambivalent and vague. This issue has
ignited hatred between India and Pakistan and the life, peace and prosperity of
millions of citizens in subcontinent remains bleak because of this issue. Yasin
Malik said that the whole world knows and appreciates the fact that the
best way to resolve issues is to talk and negotiate, but when important
core issue such as Kashmir is kept out of the agenda of talks how can one
expect any solution. Yasin while describing the attitude of the leaders of
India and Pakistan in Tehran as unfair said that if ignorance on Kashmir
remains the same in the talks between two foreign minister, it cannot be termed
but as a disaster. This will be like building castles on the pile of explosives
and can jeopardize the peace and prosperity of whole world. Yasin Malik said
that to stop Indian and Pakistani leaderships from showing this ignorance on
Kashmir, to emphasize on the importance of resolving Kashmir on priority basis
through dialogue and to press on the demand of involving the principal party
(Kashmiri’s) into the dialogue process on Kashmir JKLF will hold a peaceful
demonstration on Friday 7th September at Lal Chowk Srinagar after the
Friday prayers. This peaceful protest will convey to India and Pakistani
leadership the need to resolve the core issue on priority basis without wasting
any more time. Meanwhile after the arrest people in yaripora and adjustment
areas came out of their homes and protested against the high handedness of
police and other forces. Shops and business establishments were shut down in
the whole area in protest. A group of JKLF leaders mean while reached kulgam
and addresses people who were protesting there. Among those who led this
protest included Mushtaq Ajmal,Ghulam Nabi kashmiri and Siraj ud din Mir.
NC-Congress CCC evolves consensus on holding BDC, ULB elections
Decides to evolve mechanism for elections forthwith
Filling of vacancies in PSC, BCC discussed
VOS
Srinagar, Sep 01: The National
Conference-Congress coalition coordination committee has decided to hold
elections for Urban local bodies, Block Development Councils and Legislative
council as early as possible.
“The Committee held thorough discussions on holding elections to
Panchayat at Block Level , Election to the J&K Legislative Council through
Panchayat and election to Urban Local Bodies”, CHariman of the committee Prof
Saifuddin Soz said in a statement to VOS. Adding there was
consensus on holding these elections, as early as possible.
The committee has also
decided to frame a detailed mechanism and decide "upon operational
technicalities which will guide these Elections.
“The Committee also initiated to identify personnel to man
the vacancies in the Public Service Commission and the backward classes
Commission”, Soz said.
The committee which met here at Hari Niwas today under President
of the JKPCC Prof. Saiffudin was attended by Tara Chand Dy. Chief
Minister, A. R. Rather Finance Minister, Pt. Mangat Ram Sharma Former Deputy
Chief Minister, Ali Mohd Sagar Minister of RDD and Ch. Mohd Ramzan of the
National Conference.
Sources told VOS, the issues with regard to constitution of State
Vigilance Commission also came under discussion. “The details and objections
raised by the Governor to the nominations submitted earlier to him were
discussed”, the sources added.
However, a member of the panel told VOS, the discussions were held
in a cordial manner, despite differences over certain contentious issues. Prof
Soz is also believed to have taken up certain developmental problems an asked
ministers of both the coalition partners to ensure speedy redressal of people’s
grievances. VOS
Ganderbal
Encounter 1 killed, forces use choppers
The Scurity forces Saturday during the intervening night cordned off
the area chetergul pressed in choppers during an ongoing gunbattle in
Central Kashmir forests which one militant has been killed so far, the
exchange of fire was on'.sources said
Sources said adding a group of five to six militants have crossed over
from neighbouring Bandipora.
The gun battle started in the Chaturgul forests, about 18 kilometres
from the Ganderbal district centre, after government forces received a
tip-off about the presence of insurgents.
"The joint operation is being led by the Ganderbal Special Operation
Group of the police and army's 24 and 5 Rashtriya rifles," sources
said, "adding, choppers are being used to track the insurgents."
Government forces believe that there are seven to ten militants active
in the entire district situated about 22 kilometres from the summer
The Scurity forces Saturday during the intervening night cordned off
the area chetergul pressed in choppers during an ongoing gunbattle in
Central Kashmir forests which one militant has been killed so far, the
exchange of fire was on'.sources said
Sources said adding a group of five to six militants have crossed over
from neighbouring Bandipora.
The gun battle started in the Chaturgul forests, about 18 kilometres
from the Ganderbal district centre, after government forces received a
tip-off about the presence of insurgents.
"The joint operation is being led by the Ganderbal Special Operation
Group of the police and army's 24 and 5 Rashtriya rifles," sources
said, "adding, choppers are being used to track the insurgents."
Government forces believe that there are seven to ten militants active
in the entire district situated about 22 kilometres from the summer
Slathia
Commissions Rs. 2.5 crore modernization Project for Bemina Woollen
Mills .
Appreciates
overall performance of JKI
SRINAGAR, SEPTEMBE 01- Assuring
full support to Jammu and Kashmir Industries Limited (JKI)to make
it a profit earning Public Sector Undertaking (PSU), the Minister for
Industries & Commerce ,Mr. S. S. Slathia today asked its employees &
Workers to fullfil the assigned targets so that they able to get benefits
of the 6th Pay
Commission recommendations.
Speaking at an impressive gathering of employees & Workers of JKI and the
Sr. Officers of Industries & Commerce Department, after commissioning
the modernized and upgraded Bemina Woollen Mills here today
Mr. Slathia said that coordinated efforts all the Stakeholders are needed
to make the Corporation a sustainable economically viable and technically
feasible PSU. The Factory has been modernized at a cost of Rs: 2.50 crores
under Revival Package of the State Govt. He said JKI’s one of the sick
PSU which has been revived after remaining in red for about 15 years due to
turmoil with the strenuous efforts of the management
and liberal financial support of the dynamic Chief Minister,
Mr. Omar Abdullah.
M.L.A Batamalloo, Mr. Irfan Ahmed Shah, Commissioner/Secretary to Industries
& Commerce Mr. Shantmanu, Director Industries & Commerce Mr.
Mehraj-Ud-Kenu, MD JKI Mr. Javid Iqbal, Director Handicrafts Mr. Muzaffar
Hussain, MD JK Cements Mr. R. K. Razdan, MD J&K Handloom Dev. Corporation
Mr. Showhat Ali, MD SIDCO Mr. M. Mazom, Secretary KVIB Mr. Ravinder Singh and
Mr. Khurshid Ahmed Addl. Secretary I&C Deptt. were also present on the
occasion.
Lauding the Workers and Officers of JKI for excellent work done during last one
year, the Minister announced unreleased COLA & HRA in favour of
existing employees as a token of appreciation and encouragement. However,
he asked the workers not to be complacent and continue to put in their
best efforts and hard work to make the JKI one of the best PSUs. He said Govt.
Silk Factory is also being modernized at a cost of Rs. 2.50 crore for enhancing
production of world famous silk fabrics. A state of art Silk
Showroom has already been commissioned at a cost of Rs. 1 crore to promote sale
of Kashmiri silken cloth among tourists & visitors. He said all these
measures have been taken to boost the production of silken products. He
said the machinery for modernization of both these factories
has been procured in a transparent manner, after consulting the workers
& all Stakeholders. He congratulated the Managing Director for
giving a positive direction to the Corporation and producing quality stuff of
cloth, which he said, was imperative to meet the stiff market competition.
Commissioner/Secretary Industries & Commerce, Mr. Shantmanu also
appreciated the management and workers of the Corporation for good performance
and assured full support to it both in the capacity of being one of its Board
Director as well as being Commissioner/Secretary Industries & Commerce
Department.
Mr. Javid Iqbal, informed that modernization of Woollen Mills would
facilitate to produce high quality woollen & worsted tweed suiting, serge,
Angola /Terricot, Blankets. He said after its modernization the production
capacity of the Bemina Woollen Mill will increase to
1.60 lac meters valued at Rs.10.00 crore as compared to 75000 meters (Rs.250
lacs) during the current fiscal. Similarly, after modernization of
Govt. Silk Factory Rajbagh the production of silken fabric will increase to
3 lac meters valuing Rs. 15.00 crore against 72000 meters valued at Rs.
225 lacs during the current financial year. He said Rs: 17
crore have been earmarked for the JKI in Five Year Plan for undertaking
modernization of its units.
Sagar,
Sakina caution people against frustrated elements
SRINAGAR, SEPTEMBER
01: Enumerating the various measures taken by the government for ensuring peace
and over all sustained development of the state, Minister for Rural
Development, Law, Justice, Parliamentary Affairs and Panchayati Raj, Mr. Ali
Mohammad Sagar has said that certain frustrated elements are trying their best
to mislead the people by falsehood and hollow slogans.
The Minister was
addressing a huge public gathering at Arechanderhama, Pattan today.
Minister for Social Welfare, Ms. Sakina Itoo, Director Rural Development, Kashmir,
Mir Altaf Ahmed and other senior officers of district administration were
present.
Referring to the
enactment of various acts for ensuring good governance at the gross root level,
the Minister said that the government has ensured that the people get the
requisite necessary information about the working of the various departments
and services within the stipulated time frame so that the menace of corruption
is contained. “We have also seen to it that people get the requisite essential
services required for their day-to-day living as early as possible and in this
regard Public Services Guarantee Act is a landmark legislation which also
ensures that an officer/official is also penalized if he fails to provide the
requisite service within the given time frame”, he maintained.
“The Government has
also ensured democratic decentralization of powers to the grass root level by
putting in place a vibrant panchayati raj system and empowering the same with a
power of 14 vital departments so that the people at ground level are also
involved in the day-to-day governance. Further Additional District Development
Commissioner has been nominated as nodal officer for monitoring that the orders
of empowerment are fully adhered to and any officer/official not adhering to the
same will not be spared”, the Minister said and announced that an amount of Rs.
20 lakh would be given to halqa under MGNREAGA for ensuring development.
Minister for Social
Welfare, Ms. Sakina Itoo while speaking on the occasion said that the
government has initiated several landmark schemes for the welfare of the
people. She said that in order to tackle the global phenomena of unemployment,
the state has introduced a noble scheme called Sher-i-Kashmir Employment
Welfare Programme for Youth (SKEWYP) and EDI for imparting training and
providing hassle free loan facilities to the un-employed educated youth.
Coming down heavily
on the political parties trying to mislead the people, Ms. Itoo said that it is
a recorded history during their tenure they only mislead the people by
resorting to falsehood and hollow slogans. She said that the present government
believes in sustained action rather than rhetoric and misleading people by
flouting obnoxious ideas.
Voluntary
load disclosure scheme extended for one month more: PDD
SRINAGAR, SEPTEMBE 01- The Power Development Department with the approval of
Jammu and Kashmir State Electricity Regulatory Corporation has notified for
general public that the period for making voluntary load disclosure under
voluntary load disclosure scheme has been extended for a period of one month.
The department has clarified that this will not stop the department from making
routine inspections for purpose of determination of actual connected load and
the maximum demand of different installations. It has further revealed that
load not disclosed voluntary under the scheme or earlier at the time of getting
a power connection by any consumer shall invite penalty for the period for
which the same has been concealed in accordance with connected load/ maximum
load determined by the inspection team at the time of inspection.
The department has further requested that the public to go for early disclosure
which would save them from avoidable penalty and revenue warrants.
Omar
inaugurates Ladakh festival
Highlights
need for preservation of natural beauty, ecology
LEH, SEPTEMBER- 01-Annual Ladakh Festival 2012-8 day’s long celebration from 1
to September 8 -commenced here today with curtain raising by the Chief
Minister, Omar Abdullah.
The Minister for Tourism and Culture, Mr. Nawang Rigzin Jora and CEC LAHDC
Rigzin Spalbar were present at the historical polo ground of Leh. The inaugural
function was followed by a cultural procession of different troupes from every
part of Ladakh region showcasing the unique and diverse cultural heritage of Ladakh
on one platform.
Congratulating LAHDC, Tourism Dept J&K and the people of Ladakh for the
festival, Omar spoke high of the unmatched beauty of the region and impressed
and stressed the need for its conservation. He said natural beauty and rich
cultural heritage of Ladakh region attracts tourists of wide ranging interests
and the preservation of the ecology and natural beauty of this area is
responsibility of all.
Mr. Omar said that Ladakh Festival gives a unique opportunity to project Ladakh
in its entirety for national and international tourists. He also underlined the
hospitality and love of the people of this area and said that this
characteristics is yet another speciality of the area to attract tourists.
On the occasion, CM assured that his govt is putting every effort to promote
tourism in Ladakh making a mention of Ladakh International Film Festival, 2012
and the development of Golf course of which the foundation was laid this year.
Mr. Nawang Rigzin Jora talking about the gaining momentum of tourism in Ladakh
with its number increasing every year said that Ladakh holds a great potential
in enhancing the tourism sector stressing majorly on sustainable tourism that
includes promoting domestic tourists. Jora informed the gathering that from
next year onwards Ladakh Festival will commence from Sept 15 in order to
lengthen the tourist season in Ladakh.
In view of promoting tourism in Ladakh, Jora made a mention of world’s highest
green golf course of international standard at Shey that will prove an
important element to fetch national and international players to Ladakh within
next 2 years. He also revealed about the upcoming Trans Himalayan Culture
Centre in Leh that will provide a platform to showcase the diverse culture of
Ladakh including spiritual Buddhism to the tourists at one place.
The CEC LAHDC, Leh Rigzin Spallbar in his welcome address made a mention of
1.24 lacs tourists visited Ladakh by the end of August this year which is
comparatively little less than last corresponding time and cited the reason of
unpresendential withdrawal of King Fisher Air Service to Leh. He made it clear
to the tourists that the money charged from them as environmental fees are
being utilized in preserving the fragile ecology of this region. Spalbar also
brought it to the notice of CM that LAHDC is contemplating for organizing a
winter carnival in January with winter games and monastic festivals to attract
tourists during the peak winter as well.
A cultural programme was also presented as a part of opening ceremony of Ladakh
Festival 2012 and the performances of the school children of Puga Residential
School left an impressive mark in the hearts of the people and CM on the spot
announced a prize of Rs.1 lacs to the school.
Guests present during the function included ECs, Councilors, MLC Leh, DC Leh,
SP Leh, and all religious, political and social heads, district officers, other
invitees and huge gathering of spectators including monks, local and national
and international tourists.
Follow
traffic rules to avoid accidents: Traffic Police
SRINAGAR, SEPTEMBER 01: To make people aware about the measures to be
undertaken for curtailing the road accidents and save the precious lives,
Traffic Police Srinagar has advised the two-wheeler riders not to resort to
over speeding, riding without wearing crash helmets, double pillion and driving
undue stunts on roads.
The parents have been also advised to educate their children in
riding the two wheelers to desist from such practices leading to fatal
accidents and loss of life.
Illicit liquor seized at Batmaloo
SRINAGAR, SEPTEMBER 01: According to Excise and Taxation Officer, Excise
department, Kashmir today raided a shop of Ghulam Mohammad Jogi S/o Ali
Mohammad Jogi R/o Maisuma situated at Batmaloo area of district Srinagar.
During the search operation illicit liquor was recovered from the spot.
The culprit has been put behind the bars and an FIR has also been lodged
against him.
6 employees place under suspension in Ang
ANANTNAG, SEPTEMBER 01: To ensure
regular attendance in government offices, the Deputy Commissioner Anantnag
today made surprise visit of various offices of Block Mattan, Anantnag.
During the inspection five employees of town Area Committee Mattan and one
employee of Poultry Development Office, Mattan were found unauthorisedly absent
and were placed under suspension.
Power
shut down on Sept 02, 04
SRINAGAR, SEPTEMBER 01: According to Power Controller, Power Development
Department, Kashmir, power supply to the areas fed from 132 KV LITL (Amargarh
Circuit) of 132 KV D/C LITL shall be affected on September 02, 2012 from 10
a.m. to 2 p.m.
Meanwhile, in order to carry out completion of cable work near Rambagh Bridge
(Flyover work under ERA), power supply to be fed from Bemina-K.P. Bagh 33 KV
shall be affected on September 02, 2012 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
According to another communication from PDD, in order to carry out the
maintenance work, power supply to the areas fed from 33 KV Yard at Grid Station
Pattan shall be affected on September 04, 2012 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. During the
period of shut down about 45 MWs of power shall remain off and Gulmarg area
shall be fed from Amargarh Grid Station.
Orphans,
destitutes of Pulwama, Sopore get new Homes by SW Deptt
SRINAGAR, SEPTEMBER 01: The Director Social Welfare, Kashmir today said that
construction work on two Homes under Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund has
been completed to provide proper accommodation facilities to orphans and
destitutes of Sonbura-Pulwama and Ribon-Sopore.
Kh. Bashir Ahmed Bhat was reviewing the pace of implementation of various
welfare schemes of Social Welfare Department at District Social Welfare
Officers meeting here today.
He said 15 Homes are already functioning in the valley, 9 for male and 6 for
female orphans and destitute, providing accommodation facilities to 650
children with all food, boarding, lodging and education upto metric level.
He said in all 2.86 lakh physically challenged and old age women in distress
have been provided pension of Rs. 106 crore while as Rs. 19 lakh have been
spent on providing hearing aid, wheelchairs, crèches, tricycles to 655 hearing
impaired persons and other needy persons of the valley.
Similarly, the department spend Rs. 4.73 crore under ISSS, Rs. 6.45 crore under
IGNOAPS, Rs. 19 crore under IGNWPS and Rs. 15 crore under IGNDPS upto ending
July this year.
On this occasion, Director Mr. Bhat directed the district officers to speed up
the pace of implementation process of various welfare schemes so that the
benefit reaches to deserving persons as soon as possible. He asked them to work
with dedication and zeal and made judicious use of funds being provided by
Centre as well as state government.
DGP
visits South Kashmir, assesses security situation, inspects police station
Awantipora
Srinagar, September 01: The Director General of Police (DGP) Mr. Ashok Prasad
today visited South Kashmir to assess the security, law and order situation in
the range. He was accompanied by Inspector General of Police, Kashmir, Zone Mr.
S. M. Sahai and other senior police officers.
During his visit, Mr. Prasad inspected Police Station Awantipora and enquired
about the various issues pertaining to professional policing. He was briefed
about the crime rate in the police station jurisdiction and the efforts taken
by the thana police to check the crimes. He checked the crime records and
registers maintained in the police station and was told that all efforts have
been taken for the disposal of cases on the merit to bring the criminals to
task.
The DGP chaired meetings of senior police officers at Awantipora and Anantnag
to took stock of the security situation in the Range. He was apprised through
power point presentation about the present law and order scenario in the
districts. He asked the officers to dedicate themselves for public service and
ensure safety and security of the people. He said that the “men in khaki” have
to make public service their motive and deliver at every nook and corner by
adopting pro-people attitude.
Mr. Prasad said that after painstaking efforts by JKP in coordination with
other security agencies and with the whole hearted support of the people, a
congenial atmosphere has been created which needs to be sustained. He said that
the coordination among different agencies is imperative to achieve the goal of
maintaining lasting peace in the state. The activities of elements, inimical to
peace would be curbed and Jammu and Kashmir police is committed to provide
better policing to the people.
While discussing the crime scenario in the range, the DGP stressed for quick
disposal of the under investigation cases related to crime as soon as possible
so that justice is done at appropriate time. He said that for the purpose
targets needs to be fixed and the areas requiring more focus needs to be identified.
All ranks have to work together with greater synergy and provide better
policing to the people of the state, he added.
Deputy Inspector General of Police, SKR Anantnag Mr. Vijay Kumar and District
Superintendents of Police, Mr. Amit Kumar Mr. R. K. Jalla, Mr. Mohammad Shafi,
Mr. Mumtaz Ahmad, Mr. Abdul Wahid Shah, besides other senior police officers of
the range attended the meetings.
Samoon visits Jamia Masjid, reviews the beautification
programmes
SRINAGAR,
SEPTEMBER 01: To review the developmental works being taken up for the
beautification of Jamia Masjid, Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir, Dr. Asgar
Samoon visited the area today.
While reviewing the developmental projects, the Divisional Commissioner
emphasized for maintaining the glory of the mosque besides ensuring its
historical significances.
Among others who accompanied the Divisional Commissioner include District
Development Commissioner, Mr. Baseer Ahmad Khan, Commissioner, Srinagar
Municipal Corporation, Dr. G.N. Qasba, Director Tourism, Mr. Talat Ahmad,
Director Floriculture, Mr. Anil Misra besides other officers.
During the meeting with a managing body of Jamia Masjid, it was given out that
Rs. 5.13 crore shall be incurred on the beautification and other developmental
works to be taken up in the area. An amount of Rs. 1.22 crore shall be expended
on development of interpretation centre, while Rs. 84.91 lakh shall be utilized
for the construction of restaurant besides Rs. 85.90 lakh shall be incurred on
refurbishment and conservation of the mosque. The shopkeepers coming under the
alignment of Muslim Park shall be rehabilitation at Kawdara, the meeting was
informed.
Dr. Samoon exhorted upon the officers concerned to expedite development
activities being taken up for the area.
Dr. Samoon for sensitizing masses about
ill effects of food ripening agent
Srinagar September 1: Divisional
Commissioner, Kashmir, Dr. Asgar Samoon chaired a high level meeting of
officers to discuss the issues of Food
Adulteration and availability of artificial ripen fruits in the market here today.
Divisional Commissioner stressed the need for intensifying the market checking
so that the adulterated and chemical induced ripened fruits are destroyed. He
said that use of such fruit can result in the deterioration of human health. He impressed upon the concerned to gear up and take punitive
action against the violators indulging in such malpractices.
The
Participants expressed deep concern over the presence of Food articles below
acceptable quality in the market, particularly artificial ripening of fruits
mainly came under discussion.
It was observed that the level of awareness on the subject among the masses and
the Food vendors needs to be enhanced through Press and electronic media. The
harmful health effects that the commonly used Food ripening agent calcium
carbide popularly known as “Masala” can have injurious effects on consumers.
The matter was discussed threadbare in light of the prevailing Food Law i.e The
Food Safety and Standards Act 2006 Rules and Regulations 2011.
Mr. Samoon expressed satisfaction on the steps initiated by Various
governmental agencies like Horticulture, Planning and marketing regarding
setting up of plants involving globally acceptable technology to make available
fruits of edible quality to the consumer at large.
The meeting informed
that the concerned are already seized of the gravity of situation that is
surfacing globally in the context of artificial ripening and the process of
setting of plants with modern technology put in place at various vital
horticulture zones of the valley and many more such projects are in the pipe
line and shall be executed in due course of time.
The stressed upon the need for a coordinated effort between various agencies
associated with public health and on his part assured strict enforcement of the
regulations in force. He further shared that the helpline of organization
has been put in place purely to address genuine complaints.
The
Divisional Commissioner directed the regulatory agencies to increase vigil at
all levels especially at the entry point of the valley i.e Lower Munda by
posting permanent staff there to check quality of food articles.
Among others, Commissioner of Food Safety Mr. Satish
Gupta Director Horticulture, Dr. Mohammad Saleem, Director Agro
Industries, Mr. Abdul Majid, Director Planning and Marketing, Drug Controller,
Kashmir, besides other officers and representatives of fruit growers
association also participated in the meeting.
Samoon urges for universalization of quality education
SRINAGAR,
SEPTEMBER 01: To review the implementation of universalization of quality
education under Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan Scheme, Divisional
Commissioner, Kashmir, Dr. Asgar Samoon convened a meeting of officers here
today.
The meeting was attended among others by Deputy Commissioner, Srinagar, Mr.
Baseer Ahmad Khan, Director Education Kashmir, Mr. M. Shafi Rather, State
Projector, Director RMSA, Mr. Hilal Ahmad Parray, Chief Engineer R&B, Mr.
Mushtaq Ahmad Lone, Chief Education Officers of Kashmir division besides other
officers.
It was given out in the meeting that as many as 259 Middle Schools in Kashmir
Province have been upgraded to the level of High Schools and subsequently 259
high schools to Higher Secondary Schools resulting in the creation of 259 Head
Masters, 259 Masters, 1567 teachers, 259 Library Assistant post in the school
education department.
As many as 97 Model Schools shall be established in the state for economically
backward blocks on the pattern of Kendra Vidhyalas, the meeting was told.
As many as 4994 SC/ST girls besides KGBV pass outs have been covered under the
incentives scheme and an amount of Rs. 149.82 lakh have been released for them
to continue their further studies.
Speaking on the occasion, the Divisional Commissioner emphasized for achieving
the objectives of RMSA scheme and to make quality education available and
affordable to the students besides removing the gender, socio-economic and
disability barriers.
DM imposes restriction on heavy vehicle
UDHAMPUR, SEPTEMBER 01- District Magistrate (DM) Udhampur,
P.K Pole under section 144 Cr. Pc has completely banned the entry of heavy
vehicles including trucks, tankers, tippers, tractors with trolley and heavy
vehicles of Army on the stretch of Dhar-Udhampur Road from Bye Pass to Jakhani
via Slathia Chowk-DC Office-Subash Chowk .
According to the order heavy vehicles shall have no entry to
Udhampur town from Phalta through Old NHW-IA and they shall follow the Bye Pass
road during peak hours i.e. 6:00 AM to 9:00PM while as during non
peak hours i.e 9:00PM to 6:00AM (night) the heavy vehicle may be allowed by
traffic and police authorities to pass through Udhampur town.
The restrictions are not applied to the vehicles required to
be repaired at the private workshops situated between Jakhani Chowk to Raj
Theatre between 2.00 PM to 4.00 Pm which may be allowed after proper
verification.
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Manager:-Ishfaq Dar(9797761777)
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