SRINAGAR, THURSDAY, 22 ZUL HIJJAH
1433 AH ; 08 NOVEMBER 2012
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Iqbal Khanday
Promoted as FC
JAMMU, OCTOBER 7: The State
Cabinet which met here under the Chairmanship of Chief Minister Omar Abdullah
today accorded sanction to the promotion of Mr. Mohammad Iqbal Khanday (IAS:78)
Principal Secretary Finance to the fixed scale of IAS (Rs, 80,000) w.e.f 2010. Consequent upon
his promotion Mr. Mohammad Iqbal Khanday has been designated as Financial
Commissioner, Finance Department.
The Cabinet accorded administrative approval for the
construction of alternate bridge (double lane) next to existing Abdullah Bridge
in Rajouri at an estimated cost of Rs 20 Crore approved under Special Task
Force Programme for Jammu Division.
Cabinet also accorded sanction to the creation of one
post of Professor and one post of Associate Professor in the Department of
Prosthodontics in Government Dental College and Hospital Srinagar in the pay
scale of Rs(37400-67000+8700) and Rs.(15600-39100+7600) respectively.
Meanwhile Mr. Jeet Lal Gupta Commissioner Secretary
Social welfare has been given additional charge of Housing and Urban
Development Department till Mr. Suresh Kumar Principal Secretary Housing and
Urban Development Department; currently abroad in connection with training
resumes his duties.
Minister for
Higher Education meets Governor
JAMMU, NOVEMBER 7 – Mr. Abdul Gani Malik, Minister for Higher Education, called
on Mr. N. N. Vohra, Governor, at Raj Bhavan here today.
During their meeting, the Governor and the Higher Education Minister discussed
important matters relating to the regulated growth and development of
institutions of higher education in the State and the need for more effective
implementation of the various schemes and programmes for enhancing the
employability of youth through vocational orientation and upgradation of
skills.
J&K lifts Silver
Rolling Trophy at 3rd Annual Inter-State
(Northern Zone) Declamation Contest
Governor emphasizes
role of students in nation building
JAMMU, NOVEMBER 7 -
The team comprising Ms. Polina Singh of the Government College for Women,
Gandhinagar, Jammu, and Mr. Abhinandan Singh of the Government College of
Engineering and Technology, Jammu, won the Silver Rolling Trophy, instituted by
Mr. N. N. Vohra, Governor Jammu and Kashmir, at the 3rd Annual Inter-State (Northern Zone) Declamation Contest, which was
organized by the Department of Higher Education at the Government College for
Women, Gandhinagar, here last evening.
The Runner-Up Trophy
was bagged by the team comprising Mr. Junaid Yasin of the Islamia College,
Srinagar and Ms. Asma Zahoor of the Government College for Women, M. A. Road,
Srinagar.
Mr. N. N. Vohra,
Governor, was the Chief Guest, while Mrs. Usha Vohra, First Lady, was the Guest
of Honour on the occasion. Mr. Abdul Gani Malik, Minister for Higher Education,
presided over the Valedictory Session of the Declamation Contest.
The Governor,
speaking on the occasion, observed that the students have to play an important
role in the maintenance of societal harmony in our country. He said that there
is need for providing greater opportunities to the youth so that they are
adequately groomed to successfully shoulder their future responsibilities of
nation building.
Referring to the
Annual Inter-State (Northern Zone) Declamation Contest for the Silver Rolling
Trophy, the Governor observed that the idea behind instituting the trophy was
to provide an opportunity to the students of each of the three regions of the
State to compete against students from the Northern Zone States, to debate
their views on topics which are relevant for the rapid socio-economic
development, particularly in the context of the J&K State. He expressed
satisfaction that this Declamation Contest had settled down well and, in this
context, lauded the efforts put in by the Higher Education Department, the
Government College for Women, Gandhinagar, Jammu and the students as well as
all those associated in making arrangements for this important annual
event.
The Governor referred
to the schedule of examinations in the summer and winter zones of the State and
observed that possibilities would have to be explored for organizing a similar
contest in Srinagar in the summer months when there is not much of academic
pressure on the students and a good number of them from colleges in Kashmir and
Ladakh regions would be able to participate in the contest.
Mr. Abdul Gani Malik,
Minister for Higher Education, expressed his gratitude to the Governor for
instituting the Silver Rolling Trophy. He said that this contest,
conceptualized by the Governor, had emerged as an important and popular event
among the students, adding that a good number of participants from the various
Northern Zone States had participated and expressed their views on relevant
topics.
Later, the Governor
presented the Silver Rolling Trophy to the winning team and also gave away a
Trophy to the runner-up team. He gave away a cash prize of Rs. 11,000 to Mr.
Ghulam Mustafa of the Government Degree College, Poonch, for being adjudged
first; Rs. 7,500 to Ms. Polina Singh of the Government College for Women,
Gandhinagar, Jammu, for being adjudged second and Rs. 5,000 to Mr. Junaid Yasin
of the Islamia College, Srinagar, for standing third in the contest. He also
gave away consolation prizes of Rs. 2500 each to Ms. Asma Zahoor of the
Government College for Women, M. A. Road, Srinagar and Mr. Abhinandan Singh of
the Government College of Engineering and Technology, Jammu and, besides,
individual prizes and participation certificates to all the contestants. He
also presented mementos to the Jury Members and Observers of the Declamation
Contest.
The Governor
interacted with the students who participated in the Declamation Contest and wished
them a bright future ahead.
The Governor
and the First Lady were honoured on the occasion by presenting mementos to
them.
Prof. Kiran Bakshi,
Principal, Government College for Women, Gandhinagar, Jammu in her welcome
address gave details of the participants of the Declamation Contest. She said
that students from Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh,
Uttarakhand and Jammu and Kashmir participated in this contest.
Prof. Satinder Singh,
Nodal Principal, Government Gandhi Memorial Science College, Jammu, presented a
Vote of Thanks.
Earlier, students of
the College presented a captivating cultural programme.
Mr. Navin K.
Choudhary, Principal Secretary to the Governor, Prof. Nalini Kohli, Director
Colleges, Principals of various colleges, college teachers and students were
present on the occasion.
Lone, Sagar inspect
pace of work on new Legislative Complex
Direct executing
agencies to ensure time bound completion
JAMMU, NOVEMBER 07: Speaker, Jammu
and Kashmir Legislative Assembly Mr. Mohammad Akbar Lone alongwith Minister for
Law and Parliamentary Affairs, Mr. Ali Mohammad Sagar, today inspected the pace
of work on New Legislative Complex coming up at a cost of Rs.113 crore.
MLA, West Professor Chaman Lal Gupta, Principal Secretary to Chief
Minister, Mr. B. B. Viyas, Secretary Law Mr. G. H. Tantray, Secretary Assembly
M. Ramzan, Managing Director JKPCC Mr. M. M. Gupta and other officers were
present on the occasion.
The Speaker and the Minister went round the construction site and
reviewed the progress on the prestigious complex. They inquired about the
status of work and the expenditure incurred so far.
The Speaker
directed the MD, JKPCC to speed up the pace of work on the Complex so that it is completed in a stipulated time frame. He
asked JPKCC to fix targets and submit the progress report to the concerned on
quarterly basis. Mr. Lone said that there will be no compromise on the quality
of work and directed for use of standard material. He asked the executing
agency to get quality check of iron and other material before using it.
Mr. Lone and Mr. Sagar directed the MD,
JKPCC to make available requisite machinery and manpower at the site to avoid
any type of hindrance in the construction work.
Minister for Law and Parliamentary Affairs, Mr. Sagar asked the
executing agencies to work on shift basis to achieve the target well in
time.
Earlier, the Speaker chaired a meeting of the concerned
departments and reviewed the pace of progress. He
was informed that the work on the project was in full swing and sufficient
funds are available for the purpose.
Feroz calls on CM
Discusses upgradation
of Panikhar, Zanaskar roads
JAMMU,
NOVEMBER-07- Legislator Feroz Ahmed this afternoon called on Chief Minister,
Omar Abdullah here and discussed various issues relating to the development of
Zanaskar constituency and other parts of Leh district. He emphasized the need
for upgradation of basic amenities in this area and requested for focused
attention on improvement of Panikhar and Zanaskar roads.
The
Chief Minister told legislator that equitable and inclusive dev elopement is
the commitment of coalition government and assured that genuine demands of the
people would be given due consideration.
6th batch
of 270 Hajis received at Srinagar Airport
SRINAGAR,
NOVEMBER 07: As many as 270 Haj pilgrims comprising of 167 male and 103 female
after performing Haj Bait-ul-Ullah returned from Saudi Arabia this afternoon.
The
Haj pilgrims were received at Srinagar International Airport by Director,
Airport Authority of India, Executive Officer, State Haj Committee, Srinagar
and district administration Budgam, besides officers of civil and police
departments.
Mobile Lok Adalats
at Chrar-i-Sharief, Beerwah settle 40 cases
CHRAR-i-SHARIEF,
NOVEMBER 07: A Mobile Lok Adalat cum awareness Camp was organized by Tehsil
Legal Services Authority at Nagabal Charari Sharief today in which a large
number of people participated. The said Lok Adalat cum awareness camp was also
attended by member Secretary, District Legal Services Authority, Budgam,
Tehsildar Block Development Officer and Station House Officer, Chrar-i-Sharief.
As
many as 20 cases were taken-up in the said Lok Adalat out of which 15 were
settle on spot and fine of Rs 2550/- was also imposed on the
defaulters.
Meanwhile,
a Mobile Lok Adalat was also held at Beerwah, Budgam here today under the
Chairmanship of Chief Judicial Magistrate, Budgam, Mr. Gowhar Majid Dalal.
As
many as 29 cases were taken up during the said Lok Adalat, of which 25 cases
were amicably settled on spot.
On
this occasion, Munsiff Magam Court, Mr. Mansoor Ahmad Lone, senior Lawyers and
a large number of people were also present.
Jora and Nasir
applaud the lifting of advisory by UK Govt
Say a better omen
for Tourism sector in J&K
SRINAGAR, NOVEMBER
07: Minister for Tourism and Culture, Mr. Nawang Rigzin Jora has lauded the
efforts being put in by Chief Minister Mr. Omar Abdullah for lifting the
advisory by the British Government for its citizens against visiting Kashmir.
Mr.
Jora said that this is a good omen for tourism sector which will increase the
inflow of foreign tourists to the valley and subsequently to the other parts of
the State. He said, increase in the number of tourists shall improve the socio
economic conditions of the people besides shall give fillip to the initiatives
being taken for the development of tourism sector in the State.
Pertinent
to mention that the dynamic Chief Minister and Minister for Tourism had
consistently persuaded the matter with British Government and the British High
Commission in India. The efforts of the Chief Minister along with participation
of J & K Tourism in the World mart at London since 2002 has also impacted
the British attitude and paved the way for withdrawing the negative travel
advisory for J & K.
Minister
for Tourism hoped that with the lifting of advisory for J & K by UK
Government, other common wealth countries including Australia, New Zealand and
Canada shall also change their attitude towards advices. Adding that these
Common Wealth countries provide a rich source for enhancing the inflow of
tourists to the Valley. Britain is the third country after Germany and Japan to
have lifted the advisory to the State.
Minister
of State for Tourism Mr. Nasir Aslam Wani has also appreciated the lifting of
advisory and hoped that the other countries shall also follow to boost the
tourism sector in the State.
Minister
for Tourism Mr. Nawang Rigzin Jora and Minister of State for Tourism Mr. Nasir
Aslam Wani have also appreciated the efforts being Putin by the Chief Minister
of the State in maintaining peace and harmony requisite for flourishing of
tourism sector.
Sham urges for
better health care facilities
Annual Performance
Award ceremony held
SRINAGAR, NOVEMBER 07:
Minister for Health, Horticulture and
Floriculture, Mr. Sham Lal Sharma stressed upon medical and paramedical staff
for providing better healthcare facilities to the people and perform their
duties with full zeal and enthusiasm round the clock. He urged upon them to
utilize their best efforts for the noble profession in serve of mankind.
The Minster was addressing an impressive Annual
Performance Award ceremony function organized by Directorate of Health
Services, Kashmir here today.
Director Health Services, Kashmir Dr.
Saleem-ur-Rehman, Director Indian System of Medicines, Dr. Abdul Kabeer,
officers of Health Department, besides medical and para medical officials also
attended the function.
On the occasion, the Minister gave Annual Performance
Awards to the medical and paramedical staff for performing their duties during
Annual Amarnath Yatra and Hajj 2012 with dedication, sincerity and enthusiasm
round the clock and for providing better healthcare facilities to the people.
Mr. Sham said, it is a matter of pride for the stake
holders of the State and the coalition Government for getting number one Award
in the country consecutively in last two years in providing better health care
services in the State.
He lauded the role of medical fraternity and said
despite constraints it is because of hard work and devotion of medical and
paramedical staff that our State has been nominated for the award. He urged
upon them to keep up the tempo for rendering better services to the people of
the State.
Minister also hailed the cleanliness and sanitation
being maintained in the health institutions of the state.
Director Health and Director ISM also spoke on the
occasion besides, representatives of Coordination Committee of Employees,
Health Department, Field Doctors Association and others hailed the contribution
of State Government for its efforts in improving healthcare facilities in the
State.
Sham
lauds the contribution of Drug and Food Control Organization
SRINAGAR, NOVEMBER 07:
Minister for Health, Horticulture and
Floriculture, Mr. Sham Lal Sharma urged the medical fraternity to serve mankind
keeping in view the noble profession with which they are associated, adding
that better medicare facilities provided with better etiquettes has encouraging
impacts on the ailing people.
This was stated by the Minister during the function
organized by J&K Drug and Food Control Organization here today.
Lauding the efforts being put in by the medical
fraternity in remote and far flung areas, the Minister impressed upon them to
ensure such facilities be made available regularly to the patients in health
institutions. He also appreciated the contribution of Drug and Food Control
Organization in serving the people of the State.
Among others, Director Health Services, Kashmir, Dr.
Saleem-ur-Rehman, Director Floriculture, Mr. Suneel Misri, Director ISM, Dr.
Kabir Ahmad, Drug Controller J&K, Mr. Satish Gupta, Deputy Drug Controller
Kashmir, Dr. Nazir Ahmad Wani besides Doctors and Drug Inspectors were also
present.
Six
officials suspended in Anantnag
ANANTNAG, NOVEMBER 07: To ensure
regular attendance in Government offices, the Deputy Commissioner, Anantnag,
Mr. Farooq Ahmad Shah today paid a surprise visit to Superintending Engineer
Hydraulics Anantnag and Programme Office Anantnag.
During
the inspection five employees from S.E Hydraulics, Anantnag and one from
Programme Office, Anantnag were found absent from duty and were placed under
suspension.
Campaign launched for
Integrated Practices to Promote Oil Seeds
JAMMU,
NOVEMBER 07: The Department of Agriculture today launched a sustained campaign
for ‘Integrated Practices for Promotion of Oilseeds’ with a focus to boost
Oilseeds production and increase the profitability of farmers by taping the
diverse agro-climatic conditions suitable for the crop.
The
Mass Media Campaign through the print and electronic media was
launched by the Minister of State for Agriculture, Javaid
Ahmed Dar, here today at Jammu Club, by releasing the advertisement,
information and publicity material prepared by the Department in the shape of
audio and video features and messages.
On
the occasion, the Minister also inaugurated a Seminar on “Integrated Practices
for Promotion of Oilseeds”.
Vice
Chairman, J&K State Board for Development of Kissans, Th. Rashpal Singh was
the Guest of Honour on the occasion and Project Director,
Directorate of Oilseeds Research, Hyderabad Dr. K.S. Varaprasad was the
key-note speaker.
The
Seminar was attended by over 300 farmers and officers from all the districts of
Jammu Division.
Mr.
Dar stressed the need for increasing the production of oilseeds by utilizing
the local potential. He said the cultivation of oilseeds could fetch the local
farmers better and easy returns as the availability of oilseeds in J&K per
capita is still around 15 gms per head per day against the requirement of above
30 grams per head per day. He disclosed that about 4.8 thousand tonnes of
oilseeds are imported into the state which needs to be minimized by increasing
the local production per unit area. He added that the farmers of the state are
having small land holdings and mostly grow cereals, but cash crops like
oilseeds offer lucrative and early returns and therefore these must be
essentially incorporated in their cropping systems. He lauded the efforts of
the Department in promoting the Oilseeds cultivation as a part of Rabi Campaign
2012-13. He said the campaign would not only sensitize the farmers, but also
the extension functionaries about the significance and interventions/ steps to
increase the production and productivity of Oilseeds in a more focused and
holistic manner.
While
appreciating the launching of the publicity programme focused on Oilseeds
cultivation, Kr. Rashpal Singh said that it was the need of the hour and hoped
that the farmers of the hilly and remote areas would especially be benefitted
and trained in better methods of cultivation of this cash crop.
Dr Varaprasad,
besides presenting an over-view of oilseed cultivation at the national and
international level, dwelt upon various improved techniques and methods for
increasing the production and productivity of oilseeds through his
presentation.
He
explained the interventions such as soil test based use of fertilizers and
micro-nutrients, integrated pest and disease management, and micro-irrigation
systems being promoted at the national level for the purpose..
Director Extension
Education SKUAST-Jammu Dr K S Risam deliberated upon the research and extension
interventions by the State Agriculture University & KVKs for enhancing the
production of oilseeds.
Earlier,
Director Agriculture Jammu Ajay Khajuria, while welcoming the guests and
participants, elaborated upon the steps and interventions being made
under the campaign to fill the production gaps such as area expansion, quality
seed distribution, plant protection measures, technology demonstrations, human
resource development, Integrated Pest Management, Publicity through print and
electronic media, besides promoting honey bee keeping to boost pollination for
higher seed set and productivity.
A
Kissan Goshthi session was also held during which the farmers interacted with
the experts of the Department and scientists from SKUAST-J, including Dr. S.K.
Gupta and Dr Sachin about the Good Agricultural Practices to be adopted to
increase the production of oilseeds.
Joint
Director Agriculture Extension Dr. S.S Jamwal presented the vote of thanks and
other officers of the Department present on the occasion included Jt. Director
Inputs Sushil Sahni, Deputy Director Central Dr Ramakant, Dy. Director Trgs.
Sudesh Kaul, Incharge CSS C M Sharma and Chief Agriculture Officers of
different districts of Jammu region.
Governor hosts Flag
Day function
JAMMU, NOVEMBER 7 – The Annual Flag Day and Foundation Day of
the J&K State Bharat Scouts and Guides was celebrated at Raj Bhavan here
this evening.
Mr. N. N. Vohra,
Governor, who is the Patron of the J&K State Bharat Scouts and Guides,
speaking on the occasion, observed that it is a very happy occasion that,
today, we are celebrating the Flag Day of the J&K State Bharat Scouts and
Guides. He emphasized the need for explaining to all students in the State,
particularly the middle and high school students, the vital importance of this
Day and suggested that the Youth Services Department should organize such
activities on a regular basis as this would help in making the youth,
particularly the Scouts and Guides, aware of their duties towards the nation as
enshrined in the Constitution of our country. He suggested to Mr. J. P. Singh,
Director Youth Services and Sports, who was present on the occasion, to prepare
and distribute pamphlets, in all schools, which list National Duties for
enlarging the awareness of our youth, adding that ways and means would be found
to support such an initiative.
Referring to the
need for establishment of the State Level Training Centre for the Bharat Scouts
and Guides at Jammu, the Governor said that he would discuss this matter
further with Mr. R. S. Chib, Minister for Youth Services and Sports.
Mrs. Usha Vohra,
First Lady, and Mr. R. S. Chib, Minister for Youth Services and Sports, were
present on the occasion.
The Governor made a contribution to
the Annual Flag Day Fund and wished the Scouts and Guides all success in their
mission.
Mr. I. D. Soni, State Commissioner, J&K State Bharat
Scouts and Guides, in his welcome address dwelt on the activities of the
organization and its future plans. He thanked the Governor for taking keen
interest in the promotion of the Scouts and Guides movement in the State.
Earlier, after the
Prayer, the Scouts and Guides presented Scarfs to the Governor and the Lady
Governor and pinned on them the Flag Day stickers, what are symbols of the
Scouts and Guides movement.
Mr. N. A. Khan,
State Chief Commissioner, J&K State Bharat Scouts and Guides, Mrs. Nasreen
Khan, Guides Commissioner, J&K State Bharat Scouts and Guides, senior
functionaries of the organization, Scouts and Guides and Principals of various
educational institutions were present on the occasion.
India and ASEAN Agree
to Explore Cooperation in Renewable Energy
NEW DELHI, NOVEMBER 07:- The first ASEAN-India
Ministerial Meeting on cooperation in Renewable Energy was held in the capital
today. Dr. Farooq Abdullah, Minister of New and Renewable Energy while
inaugurating the meeting said that this meeting is a unique opportunity to
catalize the India-ASEAN Renewable Energy family. He underlined the importance
of Renewable Energy in India’s energy security, for achieving its goal of
providing reliable energy supply and access through a diverse and sustainable
energy mix. He stated that ASEAN member
countries and India have several commonalities in their quest for targeting
renewable energy. Globally, renewable energy has started making a positive
impact on energy supply. The Global Renewable Energy Status Report 2012 reveals
that renewable energy has grown to supply 16.7 per cent of the global energy
consumption.
Dr. Farooq Abdullah stated that today India stands among the top
five countries of the world in terms of renewable energy installed capacity and
at present renewable power, with
over 26 GW installed capacity, represents about 12.5 percent of the total
installed power generation capacity in India. He further said that India aims to achieve about 55 GW of renewable power by 2017.
Our renewable energy programme is primarily private sector driven and offers
significant investment and business opportunities, he added. The Minister
informed that the investment in renewable energy in India has now exceeded US $
10 billion per year.
This meeting is a beginning to explore new horizons, new pathways
to cooperation and new solutions to existing challenges. It aims to foster
greater dialogue, greater sharing and increased interactions at institutional
as well as industry levels among ASEAN countries and India. Dr. Abdullah,
envisioned that every citizen of ASEAN-India region should have access to
clean, reliable and affordable energy.
It may be recalled that ASEAN-India partnership has completed 20
years of existence. To celebrate this successful partnership, the Government of
India hosted this meeting of the Ministers of Renewable Energy of ASEAN
countries and India. The meeting deliberated and discussed the policy and
regulatory framework for promotion of renewable energy in ASEAN member
countries and India. The issues of financing of renewable energy, cooperation
in research and development, technology transfer were some of the issues that
came up for discussion.
The meeting was attended by H.E. Shri Pehin Dato Mohammad Yasmin
Umar, Minister of Energy, Brunei Darussalam, H.E Shri Dato’ Sri Peter Chin Fah
Kui, Minister of Energy, Green Technology & Water, Malaysia and H.E. Mr.
Tran Quoc Khanh, Wice Minister of MOIT, Vietnam. The other delegations were
headed by respective Ambassadors and High Commissioners. The Ministers of ASEAN
member countries presented the present status of renewable energy utilization
in their respective countries and all of them reiterated the need for
augmenting renewable energy applications in view of ensuing needs and also to
curb emission of Green House Gases. Many ASEAN countries
sought cooperation in Solar, Wind, Biomass, Small Hydro Technologies including
capacity building from India. At the end, the
Chairman’s Statement on joint cooperation for renewable energy applications was
adopted by the Ministers and Heads of Delegations of ASEAN country and
India.
Prior to this meeting, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
(MNRE), organized an ‘ASEAN-India Workshop on Cooperation in Renewable Energy’
of experts and policy planners from ASEAN countries and India on 5-6 November
2012 at Vigyan Bhavan New Delhi. The workshop aimed at sharing of experience among
participating countries on development and deployment of renewable energy and
to identify the institutions for establishing long term cooperation between
institutions in India and ASEAN countries.
The workshop was attended by 17 participants from 8 ASEAN
member countries with over 170 delegates from all over India and from different
streams of renewable energy. Over 30 experts made their presentations on the
subjects of Wind, Solar photovoltaic, Solar thermal, Bio-energy, Renewable
Energy Resource Assessment Techniques, Off-grid Applications and Micro-grid for
Rural Electrification. The major areas of cooperation that emerged in the
workshop included Experience sharing in Renewable Energy Resource Assessment
using GIS and remote sensing technologies, Sharing of Renewable Energy
equipment calibration and testing facilities, protocol and evaluation methods,
standards and certification procedures, off-shore power supply and transmission
technology utilizing wind and ocean technologies, regional network on R&D
on Renewable Energy Technology facilitating sharing of best practices and
lessons learnt, exchange of ideas for providing energy access to rural
population through promotion of micro-grids/off-grids based on renewable
technologies and sharing of experience in financing of renewable energy
projects.
SSB to release 37
selection lists soon
JAMMU, NOVEMBER
07:- The Service Selection Board(SSB) would soon release thirty seven selection
lists for various categories of posts.
The selection
lists, approved at the 88th Board meeting,
chaired by Chairman SSB Mr Mohammad Afzal, would be recommended to the
concerned departments for the postings.
The Board
meeting also decided to accelerate the pace of selection for the posts for
which the process is yet to be initiated.
Jora,
Altaf inaugurate Tourist Reception Centre at Sonamarg
SRINAGAR,
NOVEMBER 07: Minister for Tourism and Culture,
Nawang Rigzin Jora inaugurated first of its kind Tourist Reception Centre at
Sonamarg, constructed at a cost of Rs. 2.77 crore by Sonamarg Development
Authority.
Minister for Forests, Environment and Ecology, Mian Altaf Ahmad was present on
the occasion.
The dignitaries were informed that the Centre is equipped with all hi-tech
facilities for tourists, which include internet facility, ATM of J&K Bank
and site for ATM’s of other banks. The Centre has a Tourist Officer’s room,
library, waiting hall, double bed room facility in four huts and International
Youth Hostel with Adventure Sports facility.
The Ministers on the occasion inspected Sonamarg Club already constructed by
Sonamarg Development Authority, providing the facilities of international
recreation, health club, restaurant and conference hall with seating
arrangements for 100 persons.
Yatri Niwas with double bed room facility with parking and restaurant
constructed at Sonamarg has earned revenue of Rs. one crore during last
financial year, the Ministers were informed.
Addressing an impressive function on the occasion, Mr. Jora said that by virtue
of the visit of foreign tourists to the State, several opportunities of earning
livelihood have come up for the poor and deprived sections of the society and
also the economic status of the Jammu and Kashmir has improved. He said that
the State Government has taken up several concrete steps for strengthening the
tourist infrastructure by investing crores of rupees on different projects
related to the tourism sector.
However, the Minister appealed the people to treat the tourists in a very
humble and hospitable manner so that the message of love and tranquility goes
with them to different parts of the country as well as the places outside the
country. He said the Kashmir Valley is famous for its traditional hospitality
towards the people who visit Kashmir or two regions of the State.
He said that the Central Government has already taken up the project of
constructing at Z-More so that the distances are shortened and important
tourist destinations get fillip through these highways.
The function was also addressed by Forest Minister, Mian Altaf Ahmad. The
Minister said that the Government is doing its best to provide all the possible
facilities at various tourist spots for attracting more and more tourists to
the State which in turn fetches lot of income to the people connected with the tourist
business.
The District Development Commissioner, Ganderbal, Mr. Showkat Ahmad Mir,
Managing Director JKTDC, Mr. Satish Nehru, Chief Executive Officer, Sonamarg
Development Authority, Mr. Mohammad Yousuf Bhat and large number of people and
tourists attended the function.
SWD launches dozens
of welfare schemes for upliftment of women
JAMMU, NOVEMBER 07: To uplift the women and make them self
reliant, the Social Welfare Department has launched a massive welfare programme
for them under various schemes sponsored by the Central and State governments.
The Departments have introduced Rajiv Gandhi Scheme for
empowerment of adolescent girls (RGSEAG) which is now being called with the
name of SABLA. The main purpose of the scheme is empower adolescent girls for
self-development and improve their health status by providing nutritious diet,
awareness about health hygiene, nutrition adolescent reproductive and sexual
health (ARSH), and family/child care. To make them fit for earning their
livelihood with respect and honour, a tie-up has been made with national skill
development programme for vocational skills (NSDP), besides making them aware
about public health centres, community health centres, post offices and police
offices. The scheme presently is under implementation in Jammu, Kathua,
Anantnag, Kupwara and Leh districts.
The Department of Social Welfare has also launched Indira Gandhi Matrivta Sahyog Yojana (IGMSY)
scheme which is presently under implementation in Kathua and Anantnag
districts. The main objective of this scheme is to promote appropriate care and
service and utilization during pregnancy, safe delivery and lactation, to
encourage women to follow infant and young child feeding (IYCF) practice including
early and exclusive breast feeding for six months. Cash incentives for
improving health and nutrition to pregnant and lactating women. The scheme also
encourages marriages and child birth at right age and to ensure the health of
the women is not compromise due of repeated pregnancy and remote family
planning. The scheme is basically conditional maternity benefit under which
cash incentive of Rs 4000 is being provided directly to women 19 years and
above age for the first two live births. Financial assistance is also provided
in three installments from 2nd trimester of
pregnancy till the infant completes the age of six months. The working women
are being provided support in terms of quality substitute care for their young
children while there at work. Crèches and day care services are also be
provided to women belonging to poor families. The women are also being made
aware about the legal social and economic rights.
Under condensed course of Education for Women scheme, financial
assistance is being provided to the organizations for conducting middle/ matric
level condensed courses for female school candidates. A grant of Rs 1.92 lakh
is being provided to NGO/ Voluntary organizations for setting of family
counselling centres to provide counselling to women for sort out their family
disputes.
Under awareness generation programme a grant of Rs 10,000 has been
provided for conducting one awareness general camp for rural and poor women.
Under another scheme Short Stay Homes for Women, two Short Stay Homes have been
set up at Jammu, one namely Apna Ghar for the victims of 1999 Kargil War and
another namely Neha Ghar for facing social, economical and emotional problems
due to family disputes. Children of the inmates are being providing free boarding,
lodging and education.
To ensure security, development and well being of women in every
sphere of life, the J&K Commission for Women has been asked to ensure
implementation of steps against general discrimination and ensure adequate
provisions for women’s advancement. Soft loans to unemployment women for
establishing their income generating units for their sustained living is
provided by the women developmental corporation. Financial assistance is being
provided to the widows and destitute women at the rate Rs 400 on monthly basis
under Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme. The financial assistance
is also being provided to under Integrated Social Security Scheme.
Employees’ pen-down strike continues
JCC leaders address employees, meet to decide future programme
May intensify protests, strike
Srinagar, Nov 7 (VOS): The pen-down strike called for by the employees Joint Consultative
Committee (JCC) to press for their demands continued for the second consecutive
day today affecting normal work in offices across the state.
Employees in most of the offices in Srinagar and Jammu cities
apart from other districts abstained from work to protest for their demands
which include increase in retirement age from 58 to 60 years, payment of sixth
pay commission arrears and regularisation of daily wage and casual labourers.
Meanwhile, hundreds of employees today protested against the
government’s alleged backtracking from its promises and agreements with the
employee’s trade unions.
JCC leaders, Mohammad Khurshid Alam, Abdul Qayoom Wani,
Abdul Gafoor Dar and Kulwant Singh along with others addressed dozens of
employees at different places in Jammu today.
Protests were also held in Srinagar, where different leaders
addressed the gatherings protesting for fulfilment of their demands.
JCC leader Muzafar Ganie, lead a protest in Pulwama after
addressing dozens of employees. Similar sits ins and protests were also
reported from Baramulla, Kupwara, Anantnag and Shopian.
Meanwhile, the employees trade union apex body (JCC) leaders met
in Jammu this afternoon to decide the future course of action in the backdrop
of non-fulfillment of demands by the government. The meeting was attended by
around 70 leaders of different employees’ trade union including Muhammad
Khurshid Alam, Abdul Qayoom Wani and Abdul Gafoor Dar.
Sources told VOS that the leaders during the four hour long
meeting decided to launch another round of agitation from 8th to
10th of November in order to press for their demands.
“A fresh programme of protest has been framed under which it
has been decided that the JCC will call for pen-down strike on November 8,9 and
10 apart from Civil Secretariat Gherao on these dates in Jammu. Employees in
Srinagar will be marching towards the Divisional Commissioner’s Office and
protest demonstrations will be held at different district headquarters”,
sources told VOS.
Pertinently, while talking to VOS, the JCC leaders had not ruled
out an indefinite strike, if the government did not implement its agreements
with the employees’ trade unions.
Meanwhile, JCC leaders Abdul Qayoom Wani and Abdul Gafoor Dar refused to divulge any
details about the fresh protest programme. “We are holding a press conference
tomorrow at the Jammu Press club to announce our future programme”, Wani told VOS
over phone.
Wani said the employees will continue their agitation until all of
their demands are met by the state government.
“The government is in deep slumbers and needs to be
awakened. We will continue to protest till our demands are met. They
(authorities) are pushing us towards extreme steps of agitation”, Wani
said. (VOS)
Govt risking lives of Panchayat representatives: Beig
Srinagar, Nov 7: Accusing state government for risking lives of Panchayat
representatives in the state, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) senior leader
Muzaffar Hussain Beig today said the present dispensation has utterly failed to
instill a sense of security among the recently elected Panchs and Sarpanchs.
Addressing a public meeting at Nowgam in Sumbal Sonawari,
Beig said the present state government has failed to come up to its commitments
made with the people during the 2009 elections.
Beig said the inefficiency and corruption has eaten into
vitals of governance in Jammu and Kashmir and the National Conference led
coalition government has not been able rope up its functionaries involved in
rampant loot.
Referring to the ‘maladministration and corruption in the
state,’ Beig said the present dispensation led by National Conference has
landed the state in its worst crisis on political and economic fronts. “Even
this government is not able to defuse the LPG crisis which has engulfed the
whole state particularly the Kashmir valley,” Beig remarked.
He said PDP does not believe get hold of power by hook or
crook but: “It does not matter whether we come to power or not as it is the
will of the people which would decide it but we would strive for establishment
of a system that can stand up to any attempts at its subversion by the ruling
class,” he said. “Whosoever gets the mandate must be subjected to strict
scrutiny by the system and institutions should have the power and independence
to enforce the constitutional provisions,” Beig stressed.
39th Badminton Championship concludes Chib distributes trophies
JAMMU, NOVEMBER 07: The 39th Li-ning J&K State Badminton Championship-2012 concluded here
today.
Minister for Youth
Services and Sports Mr. R S Chib was the chief guest on the occasion.
The 5-day boys and girls championship was organized by the J&K
Badminton Association in which over 200 players from the state participated.
About 100 matches of different categories were played during the championship.
Mr. Chib said that the state has ample sports potential and the
need is to exploit it properly so that the players participated at national and
international levels and bring laurels to the state. He said the government is
making all out efforts to upgrade existing and create new sports infrastructure
to facilitate the enthusiastic players.
The Minister said that the existing indoor complex of M A
Stadium will be constructed as Multi-Purpose Indoor
Complex and equipped with modern gadgets. The visiting hours of Indoor stadium
would also be extended by one hour.
Later, the Minister gave away trophies and uniforms among the
winner and runner-up players.
Among others, Director, Youth Services and Sports S. Jaipal Singh,
President, J&K Badminton Association, besides sports lovers were present.
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