SRINAGAR, SATURDAY, 25 ZUL QAADAH 1433 AH ; 13 OCTOBER 2012

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West, Europe recognise disputed nature of Kashmir: Mirwaiz

‘India trying to mislead international community by distorting facts’

‘So called elections, economic packages no solution’

Srinagar, Oct 12 (VOS): Hurriyat (M) Chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq has said different countries in the west and Europe apart from the Muslim nations consider Kashmir a disputed territory and acknowledge that permanent peace cannot return to the region unless the dispute is resolved.

While addressing the first Friday congregation after returning from a marathon foreign tour, the Mirwaiz expressed satisfaction over the interactions with different world leaders during his visit to different countries.

“Kashmir dispute is a hot topic in forums the world over and people acknowledge that a lasting solution to the issue cannot be reached without the participation of Kashmiris in such a process”, he said adding wherever he went, people condemned the human rights violations in Kashmir and the international rights organisation was actively taking up the issued at different forums all over the world.

Expressing sadness over the fact that while India is talking of solving the dispute throught dialogue and at the same time ranting its propaganda, he said, “In utter disregard for various treaties and resolutions and promise it made at international level, some members of the Indian establishment are making unsuccessful attempts to mislead the international community by hiding facts about the dispute.”

Stressing upon Indian authorities to accept the ground reality, the Mirwaiz asked New Delhi to take tangible steps for resolution of the dispute, which is a hurdle in the way of development and prosperity of the whole subcontinent.

Mirwaiz made it clear that economic packages, extending benefits of schemes or holding so called elections are neither a solution of the Kashmir issue nor can they help in putting the issue on the backburner.

Condolences keep pouring in for Mian family

Guv, Dr Farooq, Soz, Tarigami offer sympathies

Srinagar, Oct 12 (VOS): People across party lines including politicians, bureaucrats, journalists and civil society activists have condoled the demise of Ghulam Maryam, mother of Minister for Forests and senior National conference leader Miyan Altaf Ahmad. 

Governor, N N Vohra, in his condolence message, expressed sympathy with Mian Altaf Ahmad and other members of the bereaved family and prayed for eternal peace to the departed soul.

National Conference President and Union Minister for Renewable Energy, Dr. Farooq  Abdullah, has  also condoled the sad demise of mother of Forest Minister Main Altaf Ahmad.

In a condolence message issued here, Dr. Farooq expressed solidarity with the bereaved family. He also conveyed his sympathy and prayed for peace to the departed soul.

Prof. Saifuddin Soz MP (Former Union Minister) & President J&K Pradesh Congress Committee has  expressed his deepest anguish over the passing away of Ghulam Maryam Wife of Veteran Gujjar and Religious leader Mian Bashir Ahmad and mother of  Forest Minister Mian Altaf.

Prof. Soz  in his condolence message expressed soliedarity with the bereaved family and prayed  for peace to the departed soul.

Meanwhile, Finance Minister Abdul Rahim Rather, Law Minister Ali Mohammad Sagar, Education Minister Abdul Gani Malik, Industries Minister SS Salathia, Political Advisor to CM Devender Singh Rana, Home Minister Nasir Aslam Wani, Ali Mohd Dar and other party leaders attended the Funeral prayers of the deceased at Baba Nagri Wangat and expressed their sympathies with the Mian family .

Meanwhile the General Secretary of the party Advocate Sheikh Nazir Ahmed , Additional General Secretary Dr. Mustafa Kamal, NC Spokesman Tanvir Sadiq have also condoled the sad demise of mother of Forest Minister Main Altaf Ahmad and expressed solidarity with the family.

State Secretary CPI(M) Mohammad Yousuf Tarigami has expressed grief over the demise of Ghulam Maryam, Wife of veteran Gujjar leader Mian Bashir Ahmad and mother of MLA Kangan and Minister for Forest and Environment Mian Altaf Ahmad.

In his condolence message,Tarigami has expressed his heartfelt sympathies with the bereaved family.

Akhil Bhartiya Gujjar Maha Sabha   while expressed condolences said late Ghulam Mariam ji was very popular among the Gujjar community for her kindness deeds and it is an irreparable loss to the community.

Poswal prayed to god for her rest in heavenly abode Allah give strength to her dears and nears to bear the great loss.

Mufti Visits residence of Mian Bashir

Meanwhile, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) patron Mufti Mohammad Sayeed today visited residence of former minister Mian Bashir Ahmad to offer condolences on the sad demise of his wife and mother of Mian Altaf Ahmed, minister for forests and environment in the state government.

Mufti was accompanied by Begum Mufti to Mian Bashir’s residence at Baba Nagri Wangat in Kangan. While conveying condolences, Mufti and Begum Mufti expressed their sympathies with the bereaved family. They prayed for eternal peace to the departed soul.

Staying with the bereaved family for quite some time, Mufti and his wife termed the demise of Mian Altaf’s mother as huge and irreparable loss for the family. They also prayed for courage and endurance for the family to bear this irremediable loss. “We on behalf of our family and the party express our deep sorrow on passing away of your mother. All of us fully share your grief and pray that your mother’s soul rests in peace and may Allah Almighty give you and your family strength to bear this huge loss,” Mufti and his wife conveyed to Mian Altaf Ahmed.

           

Mirwaiz concerned over atrocities against Kashmiris outside state

‘Kashmiris being deprived of basic amenities’

Srinagar, Oct 12 (VOS): Expressing serious concern over the harassment of Kashmiri students, traders and workers in different cities and towns of India allegedly at the hands of communal forces and security agencies, Hurriyat Conference Chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq has condemned the ill treatment meted out to them.

“They are being implicated in false and fabricated cases, and many of them have even been exonerated by the courts in different parts of India”, the Mirwaiz said in a statement to VOS.

Mirwaiz said the Indian authorities, who have been promising a bright future to Kashmiri youth during their visits to Kashmir, should understand their responsibility towards ensuring their security and human rights. He also called upon the human rights organisations and the intelligentsia to come to help the Kashmiri youth by ensuring justice and equality to them.

The Hurriyat Chairman while expressing dismay over non availability of basic amenities to Kashmiri people said, “We have been suffering since 1947 in an atmosphere of insecurity and uncertainty and now we are being deprived of basic amenities like water and electricity. The latest atrocity being inflicted upon us is the shortage of cooking gas”. He accused the government of inventing measures to inflict atrocities on the people by using such tactics.

“Climate of Kashmir demands that people have sufficient energy sources to fight the harsh winter and the government, rather than giving lip service should fulfil their promises with the people that they made during their election campaigns”, he said.

Meanwhile, the Mirwaiz said a Dawati Programme will be held at Chrare Sharief on Friday the 19^th of October. He said that light will be thrown on the life and teachings of the Shekhul Alam on the occasion.

The Mirwaiz announced that the Idd Prayers on the coming Eid ul Azuha shall be offered at 11 am at Eidgah in Srinagar as per past practice. (VOS)

Valley shuts in protests against LPG crisis

Srinagar, Oct 12 (VOS): On the call for strike from various traders federations, trade unions and civil society groups, a complete shutdown was observed across Kashmir valley in protest against the LPG crisis in the state.

Protest demonstrations were also reported from different towns and major cities of the valley, with people protesting aginst the LPG subsidy cap and non availability of cooking gas holding placards and holding marches.

According to a police spokesperson, people staged protest against the rise in LPG prices and blocked National Highway at Umarabad, Srinagar, today. However, police chased them away and restored the traffic on the Highway.

Police said some miscreants pelted stone on passing vehicles and police at Bohri Kadal and Rajouri Kadal in downtown Srinagar. Police exercising maximum restrain, chased them away. No one was hurt in the incident, it added.

Meanwhile different separatist leaders have called the LPG ciris in the state an extension of atrocities by the state against the people.

Different traders unions, trade unions and civil society activits while reiterating their demands for raising LPG cap and simplification of documentation procedures have thanked people in general and traders and transporters in particular for observing complet shut down.

Taj asks party workers to forge unity, go to people with achievements

Srinagar, October 12: A meeting of senior members of District Congress Committee, Baramulla was held here today under the chairmanship of District President, Baramulla, Mir Mushtaq Nowshehri.

The meeting was attended by all Sarpanches and Panches of District Baramulla besides block and zonal presidents of the party.

Senior Congress leader and Minister for Irrigation, Flood Control & Public Health Engineering, Taj Mohiuddin attended the meeting as a special invitee.

Former MLA, Sopore, Haji Abdul Rashid, former MLA, Sangrama, Shoab Lone, senior members of J&K Mahila Congress were also present in the meeting.

The meeting discussed the forthcoming elections to Block Development Councils and other party matters.   

Addressing the meeting, Jenab Taj asked the workers to close their ranks and present a united front on the ground. He asked them to work with dedication in the forthcoming elections and go to people with positive agenda.

He said Congress has done many things for common masses at state and central levels and appealed workers to highlight these achievements while going to people. He asked the party workers to serve people with dedication and zeal.

Terming workers as bridge between party and people, Jenab Taj asked workers to seek feedback from people and work for mitigating their day to day problems. He asked the workers to support candidates who are upright and dedicated for serving the people.

District President, Baramulla, Mir Mushtaq Nowshehri, Haji Abdul Rashid and Shoab Lone also spoke on the occasion and stressed the need for unity among party cadre.

Police takes cognizance of arson attempt in Ang

Srinagar, October 12: Police has taken cognizance of an incident of attempted arson at Ziyarat HYder Rishi situated in the outskirts of Dabrana in Anantnag.

As per the District police authorities, some miscreant/miscreants have attempted arson at the Ziyarat in the morning hours today. Some matting of the Ziyarat has got damaged. However, the Ziyarat is safe and only a minor damage to the matting has occurred.

Police has lodged an FIR and started investigation into the matter.

‘Shahbir Shah prevented from offering Firday prayers’

Srinagar OCT 12: Democratic Freedom Party Chairman Shabir Ahmad Shah was once again prevented from offering the congregational Friday prayers as he was put under house arrest, said the DFP spokesperson in a statement.

 “This is direct interference into the religious affairs of the Muslims. This is highly irresponsible and unacceptable to the Muslims that they are not allowed to perform their religious duties,” he quoted shah of having said.

During the last two years of his detention and house arrest Shah was allowed to offer Friday prayers only ten times, he added.

He said the authorities can not face their opponents and are thus using these tactics that are direct interference into the religious affairs. They are trying their best to prevent us from meeting the people and do everything to put curbs on our every movement,” he added.

DFP said that the authorities said are not allowing Shah to offer Friday prayers and meet people because wherever Shah goes the people raise slogans against the illegal occupation of the Indian forces. “They are curbing his movement because the people raise pro-freedom slogans wherever he goes to propagate the freedom movement.”

Shah has been put under house arrest or under detention for eight months during the last two years after his release.

ICPJK screens candidates for coaching to KAS Mains Exam coaching
Srinagar, Oct 12: Initiative for Competition Promotion in Jammu and Kashmir (ICPJK) today successfully conducted the screening test of candidates for its free residential coaching program for KAS Mains Exam-2012 at Government College of Education, M A Road, Srinagar.
About 200 aspirants have enrolled for the test who have qualified for for the Mains exam to be conducted by JKPSC. The results of the test are expected to be released before 25th of October, 2012 through ICP website www.icpjnk.ewebsite.com.
About 30 candidates shall be selected for the four months free residential coaching program.  During the programme the selected candidates will be provided free lodging facilities. However, coaching
classes/ guidance by a host of IAS/KAS officers and subject experts can also be availed by other civil services aspirants.
At the conclusion of test Dr Shah Faesal  IAS topper interacted with the civil service aspirants.  He said “ in this era of tremendous competition, the price of success  in civil services is hard work and
dedication”
ICP expressed  gratitude towards the college principal Dr Parveena and other the college staff for her cooperation in successful conduct of the screening test. 

Spanish Govt honours Dr Farooq with Great Cross of Civil Merit

Srinagar, Oct 12: The Government of Spain has conferred the Great Cross of Civil merit on Dr. Farooq Abdullah, Minister of New and Renewable Energy.  This is the highest possible honour accorded by the Spanish Government to somebody who is not Head of State or Government.  Dr. Abdullah has been honoured for his efforts to promote sustainable economic development through the promotion of renewable energy. 

The honour was received by Dr. Abdullah from Gustavo de Aristegui, the ambassador of Spain at a function in the Spanish Embassy. Dr. Abdullah thanked the Spanish Government for conferring this honour on him.  He accepted it on behalf of the people of India and hoped that one day he would be able to see his vision of every India household electrified become a reality. 

The Spanish Ambassador thanked Dr. Abdullah for accepting this honour and recalled the major achievements in the renewable energy sector under the stewardship of Dr. Farooq Abdullah.

The Order of Spanish Civil Merit was created by Queen Isabel II in the XIX century to honour Spaniards and foreign citizens with exceptional qualities who have performed great services for their communities and contributed to a better understanding between nations. 

Union Home Minister begins 3-day JK tour

Visits TFC, Poonch; says border trade promotion a part of CBMs

Jammu, October 12: The Union Home Minister, Susheel Kumar Shinde today began his three day visit to the state.

On the first leg, he visited Jammu and inspected the Trade Facilitation Centre (TFC) at Chakan da Bagh in district Poonch.  

Elaborating on several measures being taken up to give necessary fillip to cross LoC trade, the Minister said steps are underway to enhance immigration of passengers and cross border trade through Chakan-Da-Bagh.

He said the Government is determined to promote Cross Border Trade with Pakistan with an objective to encourage amicable bonding with our neighbour. “This is a step forward in Confidence Building Measures being initiated by India”, he maintained.

On this occasion, President, Cross Border Traders Union, Pawan Anand, apprised the union Minister of problems being faced by the traders. 

Responding to demands, the union Home Minister assured them that all their issues including land line telephone facilities to registered cross border traders, short visa in favour of traders, lifting of ban on coconut export, no article of third country be allowed for trade, articles of both parts of the state be given priority   in trade etc would be looked into.

Shinde also went round various blocks of Trade Facilitation Centre and immigration complex and reviewed facilities being provided for cross LoC trade.

Later, the Union Minister visited Suchetgarh and inspected the Octroi Post on International Border. He also inspected various units of the post and interacted with the BSF commanders and jawans.

Shinde expressed satisfaction over the notable decline in infiltration graph of the state and lauded the security forces for foiling the attempts of infiltration with firm determination and added vigour. “We salute the strength and sincerity of our security forces who safeguard the nation without caring for their own comfort”, he maintained.

The Union Home Minister also interacted with top brass of Border Security Force (BSF) and got a detailed description about the security set-up in the region.

The Union Home Minister also addressed a Sainik Sammelan organised at the Post and lauded the role of BSF in safe guarding the border.

On his return back to Jammu, several deputations met Mr. Shinde and apprised him of their demands.

Minister of State for Home, Nasir Aslam  Wani,  MLA, Ajaz Ahmed Jan, Chief Secretary, Madhav Lal, Union Home Secretary, R.K Singh,  Director General of Police,  Ashok Prasad, DG BSF U. C. Bansal, Principal Secretary, Home, Mohammad Iqbal Khanday, , Divisional Commissioner Jammu, Pardeep Gupta, IG Jammu, Dilbag Singh and other senior officers were present on the occasion.

PCC delegation meets Union Home Minister

Jammu, October 12: A delegation of Jammu and Pradesh Congress Committee comprising of Senior Vice President Dharam Pal Shrama-Ex-MP, Vice President Thakur Hari Singh, Vice Chairman OBC board Kuldip Raj Verma, President Pradesh Mahila Congress & MLA Indu Pawar, President J&K INTUC Shiv Kumar Sharma, Ex-Ministers Mula Ram, Ch. Gharu Ram and Lal Mohammad Sabir met the Union Home Minister Mr. Sushil Kumar Shinde  at Jammu today.

They discussed various issues pertaining to the refugees of 1947 from West Pakistan and Displaced persons of 1947, 1965 and 1971 from POK, Development of areas near LOC & International Border, Strengthening of Panchayati Raj System, Reservation for OBC people.

The delegation apprised the Union Home Minister Mr. Sushil Kumar Shinde  about the long pending demands and issues of refugees of 1947 from West Pakistan and displaced persons of 1947 from POK, besides 1965 & 1971 who have settled in this part of Jammu and Kashmir especially in various districts of Jammu region. In this regard they referred their recent meeting with Prime Minister and UPA Chairperson Smt. Sonia Gandhi. They delegation demanded one time settlement of different categories of these refugees and displaced persons.

The delegation also discussed about the development of border areas. They demanded better road connectivity, drinking water facility, regular electric power supply and better education facilities for the people living in these areas. They demanded special recruitment drive for the educated youth of border areas in Para-Military Forces. They also demanded compensation to the farmers whose land has come under fencing on border area.

The delegation said that the OBC’s are getting 27% reservation all over the country but in Jammu and Kashmir OBC’s are getting only 2% reservation. They demanded 27% reservation for OBC’s in Jammu & Kashmir.

PCC delegation demanded strengthening of Panchayati Raj System in the state under the provisions of 73rd Amendment in the Panchayati Raj Act prevailing all over country.

Meanwhile Akhil Bhartiya Gujar Mahasaba under the Chairmanship of Ishtaq-ur-Rahman Poswal met Union  Home Minister today at Jammu and apprised  him about the problem faced by the Gujjar, and Bakarwals Community.

 While interacting with the Home Minister Mr Shinde, Poswal  highlighted Important issues of the Community. He laid stress on Political Reservation of the Community.

‘Kashmiri language: challenges and opportunities’
Academy to hold 2-day Conference from October, 31st
Srinagar, October 12: J&K Academy of Art, Culture and Languages is organising a 2-day Conference on Kashmiri language – challenges and opportunities from October 31st 2012 during which experts and scholars will read out research papers on different topics related to the subject matter of the Conference.
Secretary JKAACL, Khalid Bashir Ahmad said that the Conference would be inaugurated by the minister for finance, Abdul Rahim Rather.
Prominent writer and critic, M.Y. Taing will deliver the keynote address even as Jnanpith awardee poet, Prof. Rehman Rahi will read out the theme paper of the Conference.
Others who will present their papers during the Conference include Ghulam Nabi Khayal, Prof. Shafi Shouq, Prof. Margoob Banihali, Dr. Ratan Lal Talashi, Dr. Aziz Hajni and Dr. Nazir Azad.
Prominent writers of Kashmiri language from within and outside state will attend the Conference as observers. The Conference will deliberate on issues related to the Kashmiri language ranging from
journalism, curriculum, computerisation, academics and translation.
Each paper reading will be followed by an open-house discussion and question-answer session.
The conference will have a Kashmiri mushaira as the concluding event in which noted poets will participate.

Zafar asks Delhi to create atmosphere for resolution of Kashmir

Srinagar, October 12: APHC leader and the Chairman of Jammu and Kashmir Salvation Movement (JKSM), Zafar Akbar Bhat has urged India to create an atmosphere conducive for resolving the long-pending Kashmir dispute through tripartite talks involving Pakistan, India and the true leadership of the Kashmiris.

Zafar Akbar Bhat, addressing a gathering in Lalpora Beerwah area in Budgam demanding India to withdraw its troops and revoke draconian laws like Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) and Public Safety Act, to create conducive environment. He said the resolution of Kashmir dispute is vital to peace and stability in the South Asian region.

He said that the real Kashmiri leadership should also be taken into confidence before initiating the dialogue process between Pakistan and India as it is a recognised disputed territory and yet to be resolved in accordance with the UN resolutions

CEO notifies dates for revision of electoral rolls for SMC

Srinagar, Oct 12: Chief Electoral Officer, Umang Narula today issued notification for revision of Electoral Rolls for Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC) elections. The qualifying date for registration has been fixed January 1, 2012; the persons who have completed 18 years of age on January 1, 2012 shall only be eligible for registration as electors in the Municipal Electoral Rolls.

The notification states that the date of publication of draft rolls is October 15, 2012; period for filling of claims and objections is October 15 to 25, 2012, disposal of claims and objections from October 26th to November 02, 2012. November 3rd to 9, 2012 has been fixed for preparation and printing of supplements of addition, deletions and corrections, while as November 12th, 2012 for the final publication of electoral rolls.  

The Electoral Registration Officers/Assistant Electoral Registration Officers who have been designated for preparation of Municipal Corporation Electoral Rolls, 2012 have to arrange the display of draft Electoral Rolls at their respective offices. The officers will also supply requisite forms free of cost to the eligible persons and shall also receive the applications under proper receipt up to October 25, 2012. These forms can also be Photostat, handwritten or can even be privately printed. However, in case of privately printed forms, it should be ensured that no name, logo, symbol of any political party, association appear in the forms and they should confirm to the format laid down in the statutory form and political party or their representatives shall not be entertained or accepted by the EROs. The forms in respect of one family can be entertained or accepted.

For any assistance in this behalf, the concerned District Election Officer (Deputy Commissioner) Srinagar and Electoral Registration Officers may be contacted. The details of designated Electoral Registration Officers/Assistant Electoral Registration Officer are available in the office of District Election Officer (Deputy Commissioner) Srinagar and on the website of the Chief Electoral Officer, J&K at http://ceo.jammukashmir.nic.in and Municipal Corporation Srinagar at http://smscite.org.

As per the Rule 12 of the J&K Municipal Corporation Rules, 2003, the Electoral Rolls have to be revised in the prescribed manner before the conduct of each General Election to the Municipal Corporation in respect of all or any of the Municipal Corporation (S) in the state.

The Electoral Rolls for the Municipal Corporation, Srinagar were revised and prepared in the year 2010, which need updation through the process of revision.

It has been decided to revise/update the Photo Electoral Rolls for the Municipal Corporation with reference to 01.01.2012 as the qualifying date.

MLA Kishtwar calls on Governor  

          SRINAGAR, OCTOBER 12 – Mr. Sajjad Ahmad Kichloo, MLA, Kishtwar, called on Mr. N. N. Vohra, Governor, at Raj Bhavan here today and presented to him development-oriented demands of the area.

          Among the issues raised by Mr. Kichloo with the Governor is the setting up of Shri Chandi Mata Machail Yatra Shrine Board on the pattern of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board, with a view to creating required infrastructure and arrangements to facilitate the increasing number of pilgrims, provision of employment for local youth in the upcoming hydroelectric power projects in the area and launching of special recruitment drives for the youth of far-flung areas of Paddar, Nagseni, Dachhan, Marwah, Warwan and Chhatroo in the State Police and Central Para-military Forces.

          Mr. Kichloo invited the Governor to be the Chief Guest at the Annual Day function of the Islamia Faridiya Educational and Research Institute, Kishtwar, being celebrated on 10^th and 11^th November, 2012.

Union Tourism Secretary calls on Governor 

            SRINAGAR, OCTOBER 12 – Mr. Parvez Dewan, Union Tourism Secretary, called on Mr. N. N. Vohra, Governor, at Raj Bhavan here this afternoon. 

          During their meeting, the Governor and the Union Tourism Secretary discussed a range of issues relating to the promotion of well planned tourism in Jammu and Kashmir which has vast potential for generating employment and contributing to the economic development of the State. The Governor urged Mr. Dewan to consider regular visits to the State to particularly encourage and assist initiatives which lead to the emergence of aesthetic concepts, architectural designs which are harmonious with the natural land and mountain scapes and protection of the environment.

Spanish Govt honours Dr Farooq Abdullah with Great Cross of Civil Merit

            NEW DELHI, OCTOBER 12:- The Government of Spain has conferred the Great Cross of Civil merit on Dr. Farooq Abdullah, Minister of New and Renewable Energy.  This is the highest possible honour accorded by the Spanish Government to somebody who is not Head of State or Government.  Dr. Abdullah has been honoured for his efforts to promote sustainable economic development through the promotion of renewable energy. 

            The honour was received by Dr. Abdullah from Mr. Gustavo de Aristegui, the ambassador of Spain at a function in the Spanish Embassy. Dr. Abdullah thanked the Spanish Government for conferring this honour on him.  He accepted it on behalf of the people of India and hoped that one day he would be able to see his vision of every India household electrified become a reality. 

            The Spanish Ambassador thanked Dr. Abdullah for accepting this honour and recalled the major achievements in the renewable energy sector under the stewardship of Dr. Farooq Abdullah.

            The Order of Spanish Civil Merit was created by Queen Isabel II in the XIX century to honour Spaniards and foreign citizens with exceptional qualities who have performed great services for their communities and contributed to a better understanding between nations. 

CEO notifies dates for revision of electoral rolls for SMC

SRINAGAR, OCTOBER 12: Chief Electoral Officer, Mr. Umang Narula today issued notification for revision of Electoral Rolls for Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC) elections. The qualifying date for registration has been fixed January 1, 2012; the persons who have completed 18 years of age on January 1, 2012 shall only be eligible for registration as electors in the Municipal Electoral Rolls.

The notification states that the date of publication of draft rolls is October 15, 2012; period for filling of claims and objections is October 15 to 25, 2012, disposal of claims and objections from October 26^th to November 02, 2012. November 3^rd to 9, 2012 has been fixed for preparation and printing of supplements of addition, deletions and corrections, while as November 12^th, 2012 for the final publication of electoral rolls.  

The Electoral Registration Officers/Assistant Electoral Registration Officers who have been designated for preparation of Municipal Corporation Electoral Rolls, 2012 have to arrange the display of draft Electoral Rolls at their respective offices. The officers will also supply requisite forms free of cost to the eligible persons and shall also receive the applications under proper receipt up to October 25, 2012. These forms can also be Photostat, handwritten or can even be privately printed. However, in case of privately printed forms, it should be ensured that no name, logo, symbol of any political party, association appear in the forms and they should confirm to the format laid down in the statutory form and political party or their representatives shall not be entertained or accepted by the EROs. The forms in respect of one family can be entertained or accepted.

For any assistance in this behalf, the concerned District Election Officer (Deputy Commissioner) Srinagar and Electoral Registration Officers may be contacted. The details of designated Electoral Registration Officers/Assistant Electoral Registration Officer are available in the office of District Election Officer (Deputy Commissioner) Srinagar and on the website of the Chief Electoral Officer, J&K athttp://ceo.jammukashmir.nic.in and Municipal Corporation Srinagar at http://smscite.org.

As per the Rule 12 of the J&K Municipal Corporation Rules, 2003, the Electoral Rolls have to be revised in the prescribed manner before the conduct of each General Election to the Municipal Corporation in respect of all or any of the Municipal Corporation (S) in the state.

The Electoral Rolls for the Municipal Corporation, Srinagar were revised and prepared in the year 2010, which need updation through the process of revision.

It has been decided to revise/update the Photo Electoral Rolls for the Municipal Corporation with reference to 01.01.2012 as the qualifying date.

School infrastructure to get massive boost under SSA

6000 school buildings under construction

            SRINAGAR, OCTOBER 12: School infrastructure in the State being given a massive boost under the flagship Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA). As many as, 1808 Primary and Upper Primary School buildings, 2618 Additional Class Rooms, 464 Zonal and Cluster Resource Centres have so far been constructed, 6000 school buildings are currently under construction at different stages.

            This was disclosed here today at a one day workshop on “Civil Works under SSA” which was jointly organized by the Union Ministry of Human Resource Development and the State Project Office of SSA.

            The SPD, SSA, Yasha Mudgal in her inaugural address spoke of the achievements posted in different sectors of activity under SSA and exhorted the participants to make sure the targets set out were achieved and quality benchmarks duly observed.

            The Advisor, State SSA Mission, Mr. Mohammad Rafi presided over the inaugural function. In his presentation, Mr. Mohammad Rafi pinpointed certain "grey areas" in execution of civil works requiring increased supervision and monitoring.

            Mr. Rafi also made out a case for "capacity enhancement" of the field officers and engineers enabling them meet the time-lines while ensuring quality compliance.

            Mr. Glrotra form Ministry of Human Resource Development gave a PowerPoint presentation on the central technical support in SSA Civil works and disaster-management related inputs.

            Besides, Executive Engineers, Assistant Engineers and Junior Engineers, Chief Education Officers, State SSA Co-ordinators and Zonal Education Officers participated in the workshop.

            Executive Engineer, SSA Ms. Tanvir presented the Vote of thanks.

Div Com distributes artificial appliances

Urges Civil Society for help to people with disabilities

            SRINAGAR, OCTOBER 12: Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir, Dr. Asgar Hassan Samoon Friday afternoon distributed appliances including wheel chairs, callipers and artificial limbs to the persons with disabilities at a function organized by Sultan-ul-Arifeen Artificial Limb and Caliper Fitment Centre in collaboration with Bhagwan Mahaveer Viklang Sahayta Samiti, Jaipur.

            Speaking on the occasion, the Divisional Commissioner urged upon the Civil Society to come forward and help the people with disabilities and those in need as part of their social responsibility. He also urged corporate sectors to wholeheartedly support the needy with their corporate social responsibility.

            Dr. Samoon underscored the need for establishing such camps in border areas of Bandipora and Kupwara districts and assured full support from administration in organizing such camp in these areas. He said charity and social responsibility is very important. He also stressed for making awareness among people with regards to utility of these service.

            On the occasion, Divisional Commissioner was informed that 500 calipers/limbs, 50 wheel chairs and 50 tricycles are being provided to the beneficiaries of Srinagar, Baramulla and Kupwara districts free of cost during these camps.

            The function was attended by Director, Social Welfare, Kashmir, Mr. Bashir Ahmad Bhat, Executive Director, J&K Bank Ltd., Mr. Tafazul Hussain and Mr. G.M. Sahabzada, President, Sultan-ul-Arifeen & Caliper Fitment Centre, Dr. Mubeen Shah, Executive President, Bhagwan Mahaveer Viklang Sahayta Samiti, Mr. N.K. Mathur, Chairman and MD, State Trading Corporation and other members of the Centre besides beneficiaries.

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