SRINAGAR, TUESDAY, 27 ZUL HIJJAH 1433 AH ; 13 NOVEMBER  2012

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Chamber of Commerce and Industry delegation present their demands to Governor

        JAMMU, NOVEMBER 12 – A large delegation of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Jammu, met Mr. N. N. Vohra, Governor, at Raj Bhavan here today and presented to him their development-oriented demands.

          The demands presented by the 15-member delegation led by Mr. Y. V. Sharma, President of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry, included, interalia, setting up of a rail coach factory in Jammu Division, speedy construction of a Convention Centre at Jammu, installation of Gondola between Mubarak Mandi and Bagh-i-Bahu, provision of more fly-overs in Jammu city for better traffic management and implementing well considered measures for the promotion of tourism in Jammu region.

          The delegation congratulated the Governor, who is Chairman of the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board, for the construction of the Kalika Dham Complex at Railhead, Jammu being done on a fast pace and for the progress being achieved on various fronts, including the functioning of the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University and the work on the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Institute of Medical Excellence getting completed shortly. The delegation thanked the Governor for taking keen interest in the economic development of the State.

          Interacting with the delegation, the Governor highlighted the important role which the Chambers of Commerce and Industry have to play in securing the steady and sustained economic growth of the State.

          Referring to the various demands projected by the delegation, the Governor assured that he shall take up all these issues with the concerned authorities in the Central and the State Governments.

          The President and other members of the delegation greeted the Governor on the festival of Diwali. Reciprocating their sentiments, the Governor prayed for the well-being, happiness and prosperity of the people of the State.    

          The delegation included Mr. Sham Lal Langer, Senior Vice President, Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Jammu; Mr. Anil Gupta, Junior Vice President; Mr. Arun Gupta, Secretary General; Mr. Deepak Aggarwal, Secretary; and Mr. Bharat Bhushan Gupta, Treasurer of this organization.

Governor, First Lady celebrate Diwali with staff, security personnel

JAMMU, NOVEMBER 12 – On the eve of Diwali, a function was organized at Raj Bhavan here this evening in which Mr. N. N. Vohra, Governor, and Mrs. Usha Vohra, First Lady, celebrated the festival of lights with staff of the Governor’s Secretariat and security personnel. The event organized in the magnificent lawns of Raj Bhavan made the auspicious occasion a memorable one for the participants.

The Governor, and the First Lady, extended Diwali greetings and offered sweets to all those assembled on the occasion. They interacted with all members of staff of the Governor’s Secretariat and the security personnel and wished them and their families well-being and prosperity.

Mr. Navin K. Choudhary, Principal Secretary to the Governor, was present on the occasion.

Chairman J&K Bank meets Governor 

JAMMU, NOVEMBER 12 – Mr. Mushtaq Ahmad, Chairman, Jammu and Kashmir Bank, called on Mr. N. N. Vohra, Governor, at Raj Bhavan, here today.

During the meeting, Mr. Ahmad briefed the Governor about the measures being taken by the J&K Bank to advance loans to the artisans, craftsmen, un-employed youth and others for establishing their own ventures under various self-employment schemes.

The Governor complimented Mr. Ahmad on the high ratings recently secured by the J&K Bank and the awards received for the high level of operational efficiencies achieved by J&K Bank. He urged the Chairman to ensure that the Bank continued to play a significant role in speeding up all round growth and development in the State.

VC Jammu University calls on Governor

            JAMMU, NOVEMBER 12 – Prof. M. P. S. Ishar, Vice Chancellor, University of Jammu, called on Mr. N. N. Vohra, Governor, at Raj Bhavan here today.

The Governor, who is Chancellor of the Jammu University, discussed with Prof. Ishar issues relating to the effective implementation of the University’s objectives of teaching and research, particularly through sustained guidance to the affiliated institutions.

 The Governor also discussed with the Vice Chancellor several important issues relating to the functioning of off-site Campuses.

Mr. Navin K. Choudhary, Principal Secretary to the Governor, was present on the occasion.

11^th batch of 267 Hajis received at Srinagar Airport

            SRINAGAR, NOVEMBER 12: As many as 267 Haj pilgrims comprising of 154 male and 113 female after performing Haj Bait-ul-Ullah returned from Saudi Arabia this morning.

            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.

Shabir Khan available at Winter Secretariat Srinagar from Nov 12

            SRINAGAR, NOVEMBER 12: To redress the grievances of the people and to interact with them, Minister of State for Forest, Environment & Ecology, Transport, Labour & Employment, Consumer Affairs & Public Distribution and Power, Mr. Shabir Ahmad Khan shall be available in the Winter Secretariat, Srinagar from November 12 to 18, 2012 at 11 a.m. instead of Minister for Industries and Commerce, Mr. Surjit Singh Slathia as per the earlier schedule.

DYSS Anantnag conducted PYKKA tournament 2012

            ANANTNAG, NOVEMBER 12: In order to explore the talent of youth in various sports activities, the District Youth Services and Sports Officer, Anantnag today conducted District level Panchayat Yuva Krida Aur Khel Abhiyan (PYKKA) tournament at Sports Stadium Anantnag.

            District Development Commissioner, Anantnag, Mr. Farooq Ahmad Shah was the chief guest on the occasion.

            While speaking on the occasion, District Development Commissioner, Anantnag congratulated all the participants in different sports categories for their hearty participation and stressed to conduct such events on regular basis in order to discover the sports talent among youth.

            According to the statistics available, a general increase in the literacy rate has been observed in district Anantnag and 90 percent literacy dream will be satisfied in future, District Development Commissioner Anantnag added. Besides, ADDC, Anantnag, ADC Anantnag, District Youth Services and Sports Officer, Anantnag were also present on the occasion.

Attention intending Haj pilgrims 2013

            SRINAGAR, NOVEMBER 12: According to Executive Officer, J&K State Haj Committee, Srinagar, it is for information of all the desirous and intending Haj pilgrims of 2013 that no Haj Application Form shall be entertained without valid International Passport. It is also informed that the validity of the Passport should be at least upto March 31, 2012.

Mir distributes 50 devices in Kunzer camp of CWSN

            TANGMARG, NOVEMBER 12: A distribution camp of various devices for Children with Special Needs (CWSN) was today organized by Chief Education Officer, Baramulla in collaboration with State Project Director SSA and ALIMCO, Kanpur at Kunzar Tangmarg.

            Minister for Agriculture and Floriculture, Mr. Ghulam Hassan Mir was the chief guest at the occasion.

            The Minister distributed 50 devices including wheel chairs, 30 tricycles, 4 auxiliary crutches, walking sticks, bridle canes and bridle slates among the children with special needs. Resource persons demonstrated the use of these appliances and their maintenance.

            While speaking on the occasion, the Minister said that main objective to organize such camps is to provide aids and appliances to children in schools and outside schools to make them able to do various activities like other normal children.

            The department not only provides them aids and appliances but also takes care of their education at par with normal schools. In addition to this, the department is providing home tuitions, escort allowances, besides arrangements for their surgical corrections, the Minister said.       

            Among others the function was attended by all Zonal Education Officers, District Coordinator CWSN and field functionaries.

NDRF conducted awareness programme at Kupwara

            KUPWARA, NOVEMBER 12: A search and rescue team of National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) today conducted an awareness programme on disaster management at Government Boys High School, Shumnagh, Kupwara, in which a large number of students, civilians and army personnel also participated.

            The Principal of Government Boys High School, Shumnagh Kupwara, Mr. A.M. Khan participated as Chief guest on the occasion.

            While speaking, the chief guest impressed upon the people to coordinate with the NDRF to tackle any eventuality during any disaster in their areas and be ready to save human lives.

            A team of trained personnel have carried out a demonstration to acquaint the students with different techniques to save human lives during any natural calamity.

            The people who were present on the occasion appreciated the team of NDRF for demonstration of the mock drill. Such programmes have also been conducted at Handwara, Doniwari and Shumnagh in Government educational institutes in which teachers, students and local youth participated.  

Shabir Khan reviews the availability of essentials in Valley

Asks to ensure judicious distribution of LPG

            SRINAGAR, NOVEMBER 12: The Minister of State for Forest, Environment & Ecology, Transport, Labour & Employment, Consumer Affairs & Public Distribution and Power, Mr. Shabir Ahmad Khan while presiding over an officers meeting here today reviewed the stock and supply position of various essential commodities in the Valley.

            The meeting among others attended by Director CA&PD, Kashmir, Regional Transport Officer Kashmir, Deputy Controller Legal Metrological, General Manager SRTC, Senior Sales Officer HPCL and officers of CA&PD and other department.

            The meeting discussed threadbare the issues related to supply of various commodities to people particularly during ensuing winter season and Muharram-ul-Harram.

            Director CA&PD Kashmir while apprising about the stock position with the department said that 3.61 lakh quintals of rice, 1.12 lakh quintals of atta, 34.1 quintals of sugar and 96 kiloliters of kerosene oil is available with the department of the Valley, besides 1065 quintals of rice, 779 quintals of atta and 284 quintals of sugar has been stocked in Shia dominated areas.

            While giving the details of LPG, the Minister was informed 2.61 lakh LPG cylinders are available for distribution in the Valley.

            Senior Sales Officer HPCL informed the meeting that the company has started home delivery of LPG cylinders form today. He said that one member of each family will be provided gas connection by the HPCL and as a matter of fact, it has been observed that each individual of a family is submitting necessary form for registration in three different oil companies.

            Senior Sales Officer appealed the people that they should strictly adhere to the norms by submitting their form to only one company so that each family can be facilitated.

            The Minister directed the gas companies to personally monitor the distribution of LPG by the distributors so that the system goes on smoothly and distribution is ensuring judiciously.

            The officers of Legal Metrology informed the meeting that their department intensifying the market checking through squads so that the profiteers and are controlled from selling essential commodities at high rates especially during auspicious days during Muharram-ul-Harram.

            The Minister directed the Regional Transport Officer Kashmir to ensure transport facilities on all routes till late in the evening and also put a check on over charging of Sumo drivers from commuters.

Mir, Ruhullah took stock of Muharram arrangements at Budgam

            BUDGAM, NOVEMBER 12: The Minister for Agriculture, Mr. Ghulam Hassan Mir, who is also the Chairman of District Development Board Budgam urged upon the district administration to take proactive measures to mitigate the basic requirements required for hassle free Muharram celebrations in and around district Budgam.

            The Minister said this while chairing a high level meeting convened here today in connection with Muharram arrangements in Budgam.

            The meeting was also attended by Minister for Animal, Sheep Husbandry and Science Technology, Aga Syed Ruhullah, district administration was represented by District Development Commissioner, Budgam, Mr. M.A. Gannie besides representatives from four prominent Shia organizations namely Aunjmani Shari Shia, Aunjmuni Shari Shia Darul Mustafa, Ithad-ul-Muslimeen and all J&K Shia Association were also present in the meeting.

            The Minister during the interaction with the representatives obtained a detailed feedback from them about what needs  to be done in the ensuring period and what has been done till date in their respective areas with regard to their submission of detailed proposals for various works to be executed by the district administration.

            Stressing the need to ensure adequate supply of essential commodities including Rice, Sugar, Atta, Kerosene Oil, Firewood etc. during this period, the Minister said administration apparatus must gear up their focus of objectives to bring efficiency in the execution. He directed PHE, PDD authorities to ensure uninterrupted supply of drinking water and electricity in the Shia habitant areas during this month.

            Speaking in the meeting, Aga Ruhullah said that due to strong commitment of the coalition government and unending efforts of Chief Minister, a specific programme has been earmarked to negotiate the Muharram requirements in allover the State. He said during past four years the Government has stopped the drill of executing temporary arrangements during Muharram period and now our main focus and thrust is to raise concrete assets by utilizing available handsome amount for this purpose.

            The Ministers appreciated the efforts of district administration in ensuring equitable and requirement based execution of works in all areas without any disparity.

Speaker Inaugurated “Machinery Mela” at Sumbal

            BANDIPORA, NOVEMBER 12: Speaker, J&K Legislative Assembly, Mr. Mohammad Akbar Lone today asked farmers to adopt new strategy of cultivating crops of higher economic values & utilizing available land to its optimum to get self-sufficiency in agriculture production.

            The Speaker was addressing a public meeting after inaugurating “Farm Machinery Mela” held at Sumbal. He said that Govt. is committed to provide every support to the farming community for their economic upliftment. He impressed upon farmers to put every effort to increase productivity and progress in agriculture sector is important to the overall economic development of State. He advised farmers to take benefits of “Kissan Prosperity Schemes” and coordinate with Agriculture Department to increase agriculture production. He said technology based mechanized farming has revolutionized the agriculture sector across the globe. He advised youth to come forward & adopt technology based agriculture which will ensure them livelihood & employment opportunity. He appreciated the role of Agriculture department for transfer of latest technology & machinery through such Melas & aware farming community throughout Valley regarding the agriculture development programmes

            Director Agriculture Kashmir, Dr. Farooq A. Lone said that department is committed for upliftment of farming community and the need of hour is to develop agriculture sector on modern scientific lines and thereby increase their production in agriculture & allied sectors. He impressed upon farmers to avail benefits from various centrally sponsored schemes available with Agriculture Department in the form of “RKVY”, “Macro Management”, “Technology Mission”, “ISOPAM” & “ATMA” etc. He said that the objective of organizing “Farm Machinery Melas” throughout the Valley is to give complete choice to farmers to purchase the machinery at negotiated rates from authorized dealers at their doorsteps.

            Additional Development Commissioner Bandipora advised the farmers to give way to modern & hi-tech agriculture and cooperate with field functionaries of the department of agriculture for successful implementation of “Kissan Welfare Schemes” launched by the department.

            Several authorized dealers displayed their stalls in the Mela. Among others present on the occasion were Chief Agriculture Officer Bandipora, other officers and the officials of the department besides large number of farmers. Farmers of Sub Division Sumbal purchased various Agriculture machinery including 15 tractors, 40 power tillers, 110 irrigation pump sets and 20 Mechanized Carts, for which Department of Agriculture will provide Rs 45.75 lakhs as subsidy component.

Govt. committed for upliftment of weaker sections of the society: Sakina

KULGAM, NOVEMBER 12:- Minister for Social Welfare, Ms. Sakina Itoo, said that the government is committed for the upliftment of people particularly weaker sections of the society. She said government has initiated several measures for extending various facilities to people which adequate drinking water, better road connectivity and electricity, besides employment through MG NREGA.

Ms. Sakina said that implementation of PSGA, Right to Information Act and launching of various public welfare benefit schemes are the remarkable achievements of the government. She urged upon the people to take the benefit of such revolutionary steps.

She said that government has taken various steps for the up gradation of education sector on priority particularly in far flung areas.

On the occasion various deputations called on the Minister and expressed their gratitude for upgrading the middle School fulfilling long pending demand of the area. They also put forth various issues pertaining to the development and welfare of the area.

 Ms. Sakina gave patient hearing to the deputationists and directed the officers accompanying her to sort out the genuine problems of the people on priority. She said that various developmental works have been executed in Tangmarg Aharbal and its adjoining areas and there is always need for improvement as far as welfare of the people is concerned. 

Later, the Minister distributed the cheques worth Rs 1.5 Lac under National Family Benefit Scheme (NFBS) among ten beneficiaries of the area.

 Officers of District Administration Kulgam were present on the occasion.

Lead Bank District Advisory Committee held at Shopian

            SHOPIAN, NOVEMBER 12: A meeting of Lead Bank District Advisory Committee was held at Shopian, which was attended by various banks and district officers.

            The meeting was informed that for annual Credit Action Plan, Rs. 185.47 crore target has been fixed for the next financial year for Shopian while as the banks provided Rs. 228.8 crore among 909 persons during the year. This includes Rs. 2.18 crore for agriculture sector and Rs. 8.36 crore among 351 persons for setting up of small units in the district.

            The meeting was informed that Rs. 25 lakh were distributed among 70 deserving persons living below poverty line as loan. Similarly, Rs. 35 lakh were given to 43 persons for pursuing higher education by various banks.

            Besides, 21365 farmers were provided Kissan Credit Cards by the banks of the district.

Rana flags off Shoba Yatra of Vishawkarma ji

Jammu November 12:  Political Advisor to the Chief Minister Devender Singh Rana today flagged off an impressive Shoba Yatra of Vishwakarma Ji which was organized by Pradesh Vishwakarma Sabha.

The Shoba Yatra comprising of jhankies showcasing different characteristics of Bhagwan Vishwakarma ji started from Vishwakarma Temple, Gurha Morh Baskshi Nagar and passed through the main bazars of the Jammu city.

A large number of people from the different parts of the State participated giving a festive look to the Shoba Yatra.

Dharampal Kataria President Pradesh Vishwakarma Sabha, K.C Raina, Raj Kumar Choudhary, Hari Chand and other senior members of the Sabha were present on the occasion.

 Soz felicitates people of Diwali        

Srinagar, Nov 12: Former Union Minister and President state Congress Prof. Saifuddin Soz  has felicitated people of State in Particular and Country in general on the eve of Diwali (Festival of Lights), which is being celebrated  tomorrow on 13th of Novthroughout the country.

 In his message Prof. Soz wished a happy and prosperous Dewali to all and hoped that this occasion will bring all happiness, prosperity, progress and peace for the people.

Geelani takes on ‘local administration’

“Following dictates of Delhi, playing a dangerous game”

Srinagar, Nove12:  Chairman Hurriyat (G), Syed Ali Shah Geelani while presiding the meeting of executive council of amalgam has strongly criticized the ‘suppressive measures of administration’.

Quoting Syed Ali Geelani, spokesman said: “The local administration is playing a very dangerous game and situation can very well go out of hands by this high handedness of their policy”.

Terming the foiling of seminar as state terrorism Geelani said, “On one side India is beating the drum of democracy, on the other they are muzzling the voice of people by dint of gun”.

The meeting was attended by all constituents of the APHC and unanimously a programme was chalked out to carry on-going movement.

According to the spokesperson, the representatives from respective parties while criticizing the ban on the proposed seminars on 6th & 10th November, strongly castigated  the highhandedness of state administration  and said that they are trying to create a political vacuum and are bent upon to  disturb the system so that  pro freedom parties and their politics do not prevail.  

“There is no doubt, that they want to create political instability in Jammu and Kashmir and New Delhi wants to create a vacuum and fill it with their puppets”, the spokesperson said.

“It was observed in the executive council that local administration has only one point programme, follow the dictates of Delhi Government and Omer Abdullah led administration has no option but to follow the dictates.”, the spokesperson said.

Declaring the Omer Abdullah a weak chief minister the statement said that he has announced a war against people of Jammu and Kashmir and ‘these suppressive measures will not deter us from our duty ,we are not afraid and we have decided to face come what may’.

“They have failed and we will represent the aspirations of our people”.

According to the statement, the executive council declared: “Delhi is ruling Kashmir and law and justice is tarnished and Omer Abdullah is obeying the orders of Delhi like an employee.” However, Geelani said the ‘pressure tactics’ will not deter us. “We will organize our agitation in any way and mobilize public against the evil designs of Amarnath Shrine Board. We will continue to reach out to various sections of society including intellectuals, lawyers, traders, transporters, students, statement said. Spokesman added that in executive council it was decided to reach each household if needed. “It is not for the first time that government has foiled our seminar. Taking a dig at New Delhi for its ‘double standards,’ Geelani said, “Fifty times more yatries come to Kashmir as compared to the past. id.. Geelani said, Our demand is that the number of yatries be contained and the administration of the Shrine Board handed over to local Pandits.

Taking the serious note of the ailing Dr Qasim Faktoo Syed Ali Geelani warned the Government that we cannot compromise on this issue.  “The responsibility lies on administration. We cannot tolerate any bad intentions as per health of ailing Qasim Faktoo is concerned”, he said.

 J&K Bank opens ATM in DPL Budgam

Donates projector, laptop to SKIMS

Srinagar, Nov 12: J&K Bank today commissioned an ATM at District Police Lines, Budgam.

J&K Bank President and Zonal Head Kashmir (Central) Bashir Ahmad Lone and DIG Police (Kashmir) Afadul Mujtaba jointly inaugurated the teller machine in presence of Cluster Head Abdul Hamid Khan, officers of police and the Bank.

DIG Kashmir thanked the Bank management for providing state-of-the-art facility for police personnel at the DPL.

Meanwhile, Zonal Head handed over a projector and laptop to Director SKIMS Showkat Ahmad Zargar for office use at SKIMS Medical College and Hospital in Bemina. The simple but impressive function attended by the Principal SKIMS College and faculty members.

Speaking on the occasion, Zonal Head assured the gathering that bank would continue to fulfill its social commitments towards institution building in J&K especially hospitals like SKIMS meant for specialised treatments in the state.

Director SKIMS expressed gratitude for the contributions made by J&K Bank towards the institute. He thanked the Bank’s leadership for such philanthropic gestures

‘IA captain allegedly abuses, insults Kashmiri Haj Pilgrim’

Srinagar, Nov 12 (VOS):An aggrieved Kashmiri Hajj pilgrim has accused an Indian Airlines Captain of assaulting him at Jeddah International Ariport after passing derogatory remarks.

Saleem Aijaz Nazi of Bijbehra Anantnag said he had boarded the scheduled flight in Jeddah International Airport on Sunday to return home after performing hajj, when the incident happened.

“I was ill and was not able to stand for a long time and sat one of the seats in the flight as there was no seat number given to the pilgrims.  As I sat on the seat captain Suri without any reason or provocation assaulted me and used filthy words against me”, said Naazi.

“You Kashmiris are performing Hajj without paying any fee from your own pocket, you are mad and deserve such kind of treatment’, Naazi quoted Suri as having told him in an insulting manner.

Naazi said that his religious feelings got hurted and tears came in his eyes when the Suri spoke against the Islam and Hajj. “I have wrote the complaint against the Suri to the Hajj Committee Srinagar’, said Nazi.

Highly placed sources in the Hajj Committee Srinagar told VOS that the committee has forwarded the complaint to Hajj Committee of India and to the State Chief Minister Omar Abdullah for necessary action. 

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