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Political
party with vested interests trying to mislead people: Sagar
Lays
foundation community centre at Doulatbad, Khanyar
SRINAGAR, SEPTEMBE
02- Asking the people to come forward and extended their active cooperation in
ongoing developmental agenda of the government, Minister for Rural Development,
Law, Justice, Parliamentary Affairs, Mr. Ali Mohammad Sagar has said that the
same is imperative for ensuring sustained development and everlasting peace in
the state.
The Minister was addressing a huge public gathering after laying
the foundation stone of community centre at Doulatabad, Khanyar being
constructed at an estimated cost of Rs. 1.90 crore. District Development
Commissioner, Srinagar, Mr. Baseer Ahmed Khan, Commissioner Municipal
Corporation, Srinagar, Dr. G. N. Qasba, Ex-Mayor Srinagar Municipal
Corporation, Mr. Salman Sagar and other senior officers of JKPCC, SMC and district
administration were present.
Mr. Sagar said that the people have to understand the
importance of peace for undertaking various developmental, economic activities
and it was due to the tireless efforts of the present government that peace was
restored in the state and now the people are reaping peace dividends. He said
due to the peaceful environment in the state a record number of tourists
visited the state which will ultimately boost the economy of the state. “The
Government has already undertaken measures to put the historical Srinagar city
on the tourist map which will result in boosting the economy and also providing
job opportunities to the people of the area”, he added.
Taking a dig at the statements of two senior leaders of the
political party, the Minister that by their utterances they have made their
motives clear and want to bring instability in the state by making these
hypothetical assumptions. “It is a recorded history that this particular political party has always preferred their
interests to that of the people of the state and by making such callous
statements they are trying to mislead the people for their own ulterior
motives”, he maintained.
Referring to the various landmark initiatives undertaken by the
government for ensuring participatory governance and hassle free public
services to the people, the Minister said legislations like Public Services
Guarantee Act, Right to Information Act have ensured that the people get the
requisite services within the stipulated time besides acting as a deterrent to
the corruption. He said that the government has also ensured democratic
decentralization of powers by putting in place a vibrant Panchayati Raj System
and empowering them with powers of 14 vital departments.
First attempt for overall development must be
achieving quality education: Mir
‘Stressed for further enhancing of education
standard’
SRINAGAR,
SEPTEMBE 02: States
most renowned and prestigious educational institution “The Mallinson Girls”
Srinagar which was established at Fateh Kadal in 1912 at the time when there
was no concept of education among the people of the valley, celebrated its 100th year of existence at an impressive function organized here at
Indoor Stadium.
Minister
for Agriculture, Mr. Ghulam Hassan Mir was the chief guest on the occasion.
While
addressing the jam packed gathering in the stadium yesterday afternoon the
Minister underscored the importance of education in present time and called for
further enhancing of its standard which he said is imperative for brighter
future of the students besides building of a strong nation.
The
Minister urged upon the students to concentrate completely on their studies
besides actively taking part in extracurricular activities which is vital for
all round development and prosperity of the state.
“First
attempt for all round development must be achieving quality education”, the
Minister exhorted.
Mr. Mir
said that the government is expanding the reach of education especially
Information Technology (IT) besides computer education, including high tech,
technology related to modern era, in the nook and corner of the state enabling
the talented youth of far-flung, backwards and remote areas to compete at
state, national and international levels.
Lauding
the role of management of Mallinson Girls Schools (MGS) and Tyndle Bisco School
(TBS), Srinagar. The Minister said that the management is doing yeoman’s job in
providing quality education. He said these institutions has produced galaxy of
scholars, intellectuals, philosophers, doctors, academicians and politicians
from time to time since its centenary old existence who have not only brought
laurels for the state but have reshaped the state on developmental sector also.
He expressed optimism that the institute will continue its noble mission for
imparting quality education with the same spirit and sincerity.
The
jubilant students showcased their skilled in different cultural activities
which mesmerized the jam-packed audience. The amalgamation of the programmes
“Jaanat-e-Kashmir” and Let us Celebrate” depicting historical events of Kashmir
and the centenary old history of Mallinson Girls school impressed the gathering
and received applause from the audience. The students also presented musical
drill, umbrella drill, ribbon drill, flag drill following by Kashmiri Chakri.
Later,
the Minister released a book titled “History of 100 years” and distributed cash
prizes among the best performances.
The
Principal of the school Mr. Parwez Samuel Kaul gave a detailed resume of
achievements of the school.
Among
others, Wajahat Habib-ullah, Bollywood Actors, Scholars, Management and staff
members, students, and their parents, prominent citizens, media persons and a
large numbers of people witnessed the day-long programme prepared by the school
in connection with centenary celebrations.
Slathia
Commissions Rs. 2.5 crore modernization Project for Bemina Woollen Mills
Appreciates
overall performance of JKI
SRINAGAR, SEPTEMBE 02- 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-Din 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.
J&K
has ample scope for establishing dairy units: Mir
‘Pivotal
for ameliorating socio-eco condition’
Anantnag,
SEPTEMBER 02: Minister
for Agriculture, Mr. Ghulam Hassan Mir today said that J&K has a enormous
scope for setting up of dairy units for achieving the goal of self reliance in
dairy products which also help for generating employment opportunities particularly
among the youth of Gujjar & Bakerwals community.
The
Minister said this while addressing the delegation of Gujjar & Bakerwals at
Dak Bungalow, Anantnag here this morning.
Ex. MLA
Mr. GM Bhawan, Mr. Nazir Dailgami, Mr. Farooq Jan, Mr. Muzaffar Reshi were
present on the occasion.
Mr. Mir
said, in this direction, the government has launched different schemes for
setting up of dairy units for which beneficiaries are being provided incentives
to help them for their progress.
Asking
the Gujjar & Bakerwals community to come forward to avail the benefits of
the welfare schemes, the Minister asked to set up such dairy units on modern
lines in their respective areas as it would help in ameliorating their
socio-economic conditions and assured that department of animal husbandry would
facilitate them by providing technical and financial assistance.
Mr. Mir
said that the government is committed to uplift the socio-economic standard of
backward communities of the state, adding that for which various welfare
schemes have been launched. He asked the people to come forward and take the
benefit of these ambitious schemes. He also said that in developmental front
various flagship programmes have also been launched in every nook and corner of
the state particularly in far off areas to facilitate the people.
Referring
the other demand of the community, the Minister assured that their genuine
demands would be taken to the concerned departments for their early redressal.
He said the facility of mobile vertinary centres are being provided across the
state to provide medicare facilities to the live stock at respective pastures.
Gul
visits Eidgah Constituency, takes stock of developmental works
SRINAGAR,
SEPTEMBER 02:– Advisor
to Chief Minister, Mr. Mubarak Gul today conducted an extensive tour of Eidgah
Constituency and took stock of the pace of developmental works being executed
in the area under various schemes.
During
the tour, the Advisor visited various areas including Noor Bagh, Palpora
and Goripora.
Addressing
series of meeting at different places, Mr. Gul said that the government under
the dynamic leadership of Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has initiated several
projects for development and beautification of Srinagar City.
The
Advisor was accompanied by the officers of PDD, R&B, SMC, Department of
Fire and Emergency Services and other concerned departments. Mr. Gul directed
concerned authorities to speed up pace of the ongoing developmental works of
the area and asked them to redress the genuine grievances of people on priority
and provide better services to them.
Making
a mention of the developmental programmes executed in Eidgah Constituency, the
Advisor said that a network of road connectivity, latest health care
facilities, infrastructure for educational institutions, development of playing
fields, improvement in electricity and drinking water, besides repairs of
various drains and lanes have been done, adding that it needs more to be done
for the betterment of the people of the area.
Mr. Gul
said from last several years various developmental projects have been executed
in the Constituency to improve the socio-economic profile of the people and
with the completion of these projects better facilitates are being extended to
the people. He urged upon the people to come forward and avail benefits of the
Centrally and State sponsored welfare schemes meant for them. He also called
for people’s cooperation for carrying forward the development tempo for
bringing the State on the new horizons of development.
During
the tour, the Advisor paid a surprise visit to Government Higher Secondary
School, Palpora and took stock of its functioning. Responding to the demands
put forth by the Principal regarding introduction of Commerce stream in the
school, deployment of adequate faculty and additional computers for the
Information Technology department, he said that the matter would be taken up
with the concerned department.
Mr.
Gul said Primary Health Centre, Sangam and new Palpora Primary Health Centre
are likely to be completed and shall be made operational soon adding that the
construction of Maternity-cum- Child hospital at Noorbagh is at the final stage and would be completed by the end of current year.
Recalling
the contribution of Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah for the cause of the people of the
State, Mr. Gul said he was Sheikh Abdullah who ushered a new era of development
in healthcare and education sector.
Earlier,
a deputation
of Abrar Construction Workers Union Srinagar headed by its chairman Mr. Manzoor
Ahmad Khan called on the Advisor and apprised him about the problems being
faced by them.
The deputationists highlighted several issues pertaining to
the welfare of the labour community and drew the attention of the Advisor for
addressing these outstanding issues at the earliest. They requested the Advisor
to take up their issues with the Government which included better educational,
health and other basic facilities for their families. They also demanded
special incentives for their children, including stipend, free education and
demarcation of land for developing colony for the labour class.
Mr. Gul
gave patient hearing to the deputationists and assured that their genuine
demands would be taken up with the concerned authorities for early redressal.
Officers of labour department who were also present on
the occasion gave a detailed overview of welfare schemes being extended to the
workers in the State. They informed that for the assistance of marriage of
wards of labour an amount of Rs.25000, assistance for permanently disability
Rs. 75000, relief for temporary disability Rs. 10000, ex-gratia relief in case
of death Rs. 1.00 lakh, funeral expenses Rs. 5000 and for chronic disease upto
Rs 1 lakh are being provided by the Government to the laborers. Besides, the Department also takes
care for the welfare of the labour community according to the need and
occasion.
They also informed that 10396 laborers are registered with
the Labour department and Rs.58 lakh have been disbursed for the education of
the children of laborers. Besides, Rs. 2 lakh for the studies of their wards in
professional courses have also been provided. It was also informed that Rs.
1.05 lakh as compensation for death and Rs. 23 lakh for the marriage assistance
have been disbursed among the needy families.
Governor
summons Session of J&K Legislature on 1st October, 2012
SRINAGAR, SEPTEMBER 2 – The Governor, Mr. N. N. Vohra, in
exercise of the powers conferred upon him under section 53 of the Constitution
of Jammu and Kashmir, has summoned the Jammu and Kashmir Legislature to
commence session on 1st October, 2012.
The Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly and the Jammu and
Kashmir Legislative Council shall meet at Srinagar on Monday, the 1st October,
2012 at 10.00 A.M and at 10.30 A.M, respectively.
Ganderbal encounter, toll 2
Srinagar: Death toll in the ongoing encounter between the forces and militants in Kangan area of north Kashmir’s Ganderbal district rose to two with Army claiming that one more militant was killed on Sunday.
"One more militant has been killed in the operation launched in the wee hours yesterday. The operation is still in progress," said Army’s Srinagar based spokesman Lt Colonel J S Brar.
One militant was killed in the initial firefight on Saturday, he said.
The spokesman said that one weapon was recovered from one of the slain militants.
"One more militant has been killed in the operation launched in the wee hours yesterday. The operation is still in progress," said Army’s Srinagar based spokesman Lt Colonel J S Brar.
One militant was killed in the initial firefight on Saturday, he said.
The spokesman said that one weapon was recovered from one of the slain militants.
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