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Chib for upgradation of infrastructure at SKIMS

30^th Annual day function held at SKIMS

            SRINAGAR, DECEMBER 05: Sher-i-Kashmir, Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah placed the state on the path of progress and prosperity who had compassion for the people of the state feeling the pain of common masses while conceiving the idea of setting up of Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences, Soura, Srinagar.

            This was stated by Minister for Medical and Technical Education and Sports, Mr. R. S. Chib during the 30^th Annual Day function organised here today.

            Among others the faculty members of Medical College, Srinagar and its associated hospitals attended the function.

            Speaking on the occasion, the Minister while appreciating the medical fraternity of the Institute said that SKIMS has become the ultimate hope status for the people of the state. The Minister also assured that every possible assistance will be provided for upgradation and infrastructural development at SKIMS. Annual report for the year 2012 formulated by Director SKIMS was also released by the Minister on the occasion.

            Mr. Chib also inaugurated the modern equipments for the patient care including state of art Haemodialysis facility and cobalt unit for treatment of oncology patients on the occasion.

Initiatives like VSA already being initiated for unemployed educated youth in the state: Malik

            PULWAMA, DECEMBER 05: To address the unemployment of educated youth, as many as 49000 unemployed youth are being provided voluntary service allowances besides Sher-i-Kashmir Employment Programme for youth has been launched to enable the educated unemployed youth to set up their income generating units.

            This was stated by the Minister for High Education and Employment, Mr. Abdul Gani Malik while inaugurating the 3-days Employment Counselling Fair at Pulwama today. He said that various schemes have been initiated and the educated youth should avail these facilities being made available through state and centrally sponsored schemes. He said that Rs. 17 crore have been provided among the students as scholarships for continuing their studies adding that Entrepreneurship Development Institute (EDI) has already been established in the district at Pampore to facilitate the educated unemployed youth.

            Deputy Commissioner, Pulwama, Mr. Shafat Noor informed the Minister on the occasion that employment and counselling centre, Pulwama has till date provided Voluntary Service Allowances (VSA) to as many as 3384 educated unemployed youth in the district. Besides, Rs. 46 lakh have been provided as subsidy among 117 beneficiaries while Rs. 118 lakh have been distributed among 174 cases as margin money in the district.

            As many as 25 departments of the district including Agriculture, Horticulture, Industries, Sheep Husbandry, Animal Husbandry, Handicrafts, Handloom and Fisheries departments have set up their stalls to make the youth aware about different ventures for establishing their own income generating units in the employment fair.

‘Compromise’ inevitable to reach consensus: Omar Abdullah

Defends Grandpa’s decision of contesting ‘elections.’

Says, Late Abdullah was architect of progressive, educative JK.

Srinagar, Dec. 05 (VOS) : Defending  his grandfather and former Chief Minster Sheikh Muhammad Abdullah’s decision of contesting elections, Chief Minster Omar Abdullah on Wednesday said that  ‘Compromise’ was the key to  resolution of issues. He said that  late Abdullah had pro- people and pro-nation ideology. “Various efforts have been made in past and are being made now to Prove Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah’s decisions wrong, but every time, they failed in their designs.” Omar said during his address on the 107^th birth anniversary of the late leaded at Nassembbagh Srinagar.

Hinting towards separatists, Omar said that if anybody has really made a blunder, it is those who have contested elections in the past. “ If Sheikh Abdullah’s contesting elections was a mistake, I accept , but at the same time I want to tell, that those who contested the elections and then backtracked have committed even a bigger blunder.” Omar Abdullah said.

He said that Sheikh Abdullah had a vision and that vision was Pro- Nation and Pro- people. He however said that  disputes can be resolved only through compromises and discussions. “If you want to resolve the issues, Compromise is the only way out.” Omar asserted, adding that various Issues around the world were settled through compromising the stands.

Referring to the issues including Israel- Palestine, Ireland and others, Chief Minster asked, “ was the compromise  on such volatile issues also a big mistake.”

Meanwhile, describing Sher-i-Kashmir, Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah architect of progressive, educative and prosperous Jammu and Kashmir, Chief Minister, said that the reformative, comprehensive and equitable development concept with empowerment of common people its central theme envisioned by the late leader will loom large on the socio-economic and political spectrum of the State forever.

Omar said that universalization of education and implementation of land reforms was landmark and path breaking decisions of Sheikh Abdullah aimed at development of youth force and socio-economic transformation of farmers. He said that the principal of public empowerment to involve people in policy formulation and implementation of development programmes set by Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah holds significance and importance in all times. “Sheikh Sahib’s concept of single line administration to ensure good governance is all time relevant and effective initiative to guide us in rendering needed service to the people”, he added.

Paying glowing tributes to Sher-i-Kashmir on the birth anniversary of late leader at a function held at Mazaar-e-Sheikh, Hazratbal, Omar Abdullah said that public cause remained always dearest to Sheikh Abdullah and he spent his life to seek wellbeing, dignity and prosperity for the people of Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh irrespective of any consideration of creed, caste, region or religion.

Omar said Sher-i-Kashmir was personification of amity, brotherhood and pluralistic ethos of Jammu and Kashmir. “Throughout his life he preached and worked for unity and amity between various sections and regions of the State. His slogan of Hindu-Muslim-Sikh Ithad still reverberates every area of Jammu and Kashmir”, Omar said and referred to the sacrifices made by Sher-i-Kashmir for the State and its people. He said that peaceful means to achieve goals remained benchmark of Sheikh Abdullah’s life style. “He and his companions suffered themselves but not let people to suffer”, Omar added and said that Sheikh Abdullah pulled society from desperation to dignity and from gloom to enthusiasm.  

The Chief Minister said that the best way to pay tributes to him will be to strengthen the democratic and secular values and work for empowerment of common man. He said establishment of a powerful and viable Panchayat Raj in the State would amount realizing the dream of Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah. Omar said that transfer of power from secretariat to grass roots and making Panchayat Raj flourish in the State is determination of his government. He asked the workers and lovers of great leader to work selflessly for development and upliftment of all sections of the society particularly those living below the poverty line.

Omar Abdullah asked the workers to make young generation aware of the high principles and sacrifices of Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah and his mission for prosperous, peaceful, democratic, classless and secular society in Jammu and Kashmir.

The Chief Minister on his behalf and on behalf of President, National Conference, Dr. Farooq Abdullah expressed gratitude to people and NC workers for visiting Mazaar-e-Sheikh and remembering him on his birth anniversary. Omar Abdullah also expressed gratitude to National Conference activists for working hard during recently held election to Legislative Council seats reserved for Panchayat Members. “God will give you sweet fruit for your tireless work”, he told them. 

Earlier, Omar Abdullah laid floral wreath over the grave of Sheikh Abdullah and offered fateh. He also prayed for peace and development in the State and wellbeing of the people.

Speaker Legislative Assembly, Mohammad Akbar Lone, Minister for Finance, Abdul Rahim Rather, Minister for Rural Development, Ali Mohammad Sagar, Minister for Medical Education, R. S. Chib, Minister for Higher Education, Abdul Gani Malik, Minister for Social Welfare, Sakina Itoo,  Advisors to the Chief Minister, Mubarak Gul and Devender Singh Rana, Minister of State for Home, Nasir Aslam Wani, Minister of State for R&B, Javaid Ahmed Dar, Legislators including Mustafa Kamal and Irfan Shah, NC Provincial President Ali Mohammad Dar and political leaders also spoke on the occasion.

Mehfil-i-Quran Khani was also organized by the National Conference on the occasion at the Mazaar in which various people participated.

Huriyat (M) to go ahead with Pak visit:

Says, Hurriyat is the real representative of Kashmiri people.

Srinagar, Dec. 5 (VOS) :Day after Syed Ali shah Geelani’s statement on  the proposed Pakistan  by Hurriyat  Conference led  by Mirwaiz  Umar Farooq , Hurriyat (M) on Wednesday cleared the air, saying, they will go ahead with the visit and said that Passport authorities should  issue the travel documents to the  Hurriyat delegation visiting Islamabad.

 According to Statement issued to VOS, spokesperson Hurriyat (M) has said that Hurriyat is the real representatives of the people and is going to visit Pakistan on the special invitation of Pakistan and is expecting good results from it. “During Pakistan visit Hurriyat will get an opportunity to check the progress for the permanent resolution of Kashmir issue because India is reluctant in its resolution since long and the primary party Kashmiries of the issue have suffered more in every manner”, reads the statement.

According to statement, both India and Pakistan are nuclear powers  thus creating tension and pressure resulting in miseries to the people of Kashmir.

According to statement, basic objective behind Hurriyat establishment is to resolve the Kashmir issue according to wishes and aspirations of people under the resolutions adopted by United Nations. “During Pakistan visit, deputation will meet with the leadership of ruling and opposition parties including various renowned personalities to check the progress in K-issue and to have considerations and exchange of opinions therein”, reads the statement. 

Court acquits   MLC Pahalgam, no case made out

Srinagar, Dec. 5 (VOS) :       Weeks after rumors of a politician having being trapped red handed in immoral act, Court on Wednesday acquitted MLC of the charges, saying Police could not produce substantial evidence against the politician.

Court of Chief Judicial Magistrate (CJM)Sgr  dismissed the case against Altaf Ahmad Kallo former MLC against whom police had registered a case under section 294 and 188 RPC. Court held that no prima facie case is made out against the Kallo.

Sources told VOS, that prosecution, in the case projected every possible argument to convince the court that the case should go for trail but no able argument was  sufficient to displace legal and factual requirements for proceedings with the trail.

“I’m of the considered view that merely hugging at public place with out there being further explanation of circumstances which could be of such nature which could deprive or corrupt minds of those whose minds are open to such immoral influences i.e common public, would not be construed as an incident or obscene act.”, held the court. “From the circumstances as are reported in the charge sheet, I don’t find any prima facie evidence available on record which would entail proceedings with the trial of the case. Therefore, the circumstances are sufficient to apply the provisions of section 249 Cr.pc and to stop the proceedings. Accordingly in terms of section 249 Cr.pc the proceedings in the chargesheet is stopped and the accused are released”, it added.

Pertinently, A former Member Legislative Council (MLC) of the ruling National Conference (NC), Altaf Ahmad Wani alias Altaf Kaloo was  arrested on 10^th September this year by police at Nigeen under allegations of  obscene act at public place.

Rawalpandi based JKLF extends support to Dec 10 call

Calls for protests in Pandi

Srinagar, Dec. 5 (VOS) :        Extending support to the strike call given by Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) on December 10 against the life imprisonment sentences accorded by courts, Liberation Front Zonal President Rawalpindi Dr. Tawqeer Geelani has said that the peaceful protest demonstrations would be held in UK, Europe and Central Asia.

Geelani held the hurriedly press conference on Wednesday in Rawalpindi and expressed concern over the life imprisonment sentences. He has said that such kind of sentences would not discourage the commitment of people of Kashmir. He said that the strike will be observed across the border.

Geelani, while addressing a press conference on expressed concern over the recent life imprisonment to the various leaders from Kashmir. He appealed international community and human rights organizations to come farward in the interest of justice for the people of Kashmir.

Pertinently, Nazir Ahmad Shiekh and Showkat Ahmad Khan - were awarded life imprisonment by a TADA Court Jammu on Monday against which JKLF Chairman mohammad yaseen Malik called to observe strike on International Human Rights Day 10^th December. Various groups including Kashmir Bar association has also extended support to the call.

CM Inaugurates FSL complex at Bemina

highlights role of Forensic Science Laboratory in punishing culprits

Srinagar, Dec. 5 (VOS):         Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Wednesday highlighted the role of Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) in establishing criminal cases and handing over punishment to the culprits as per the law. He said fast clearance of cases by FSL would give imputes to the investigations and shorten the process of delivering justice.

Chief Minister this afternoon inaugurated new complex for FSL at Bemina constructed at a cost of about Rs.11 crores. The Minister of State for Home, Nasir Aslam Wani, Legislator Irfan Ahmed Shah, Principal Secretary Home, B. R. Sharma, Director General of Police, Ashok Prasad, Additional Director General Police, K. Rajindra and other senior officers were present on the occasion.

It was stated on the occasion that Directorate of Forensic Science Services, MHA, and Government of India has sanctioned Rs.83 lakh for creation of two central Forensic Mobile Units, one each at Srinagar and Jammu. There is also proposal for creation of new divisions of Brain Mapping, Computer Cyber Crime, DNA Profiling and Voice Identification to make FSL service modern and more proactive.

It was stated that FSL has cleared 2250 cases out of the 3000 referred to it and the achievement in case of narcotics related cases has been 100%. During the current year first ever Forensic Science Conference was held at Srinagar in which 350 delegates from India and other countries participated.  

15 injured in road mishaps

Srinagar, Dec. 5 (VOS) :  Fifteen persons were injured in different road accidents across the valley. A Tipper bearing registration number JK02D/1945 turned turtle at Malpora, resulting in injuries to two persons Arshad Ahmad Mir and Nisar Ahmad Mir resident of Dodhwan S.K.Bala. Both the injured were shifted to hospital for treatment. Police has registered a case in this regard.

Meanwhile, Scorpio vehicle bearing registration number JK05A/8892 was hit by a Maruti Car bearing registration number PB025/3160 at Kralhar, resulting in injuries to 35 years old  Meema Begum wife of Mohammad Amin and 25 years Misra Begum wife of Abdul Ahad residents of Kanilbagh, Baramulla. Both the injured have been shifted to hospital for treatment. Police has registered a case in this regard.

Lashkar supports Dec. 10 call:

Srinagar, Dec. 05 (VOS) : Lashkar e Toiba has  supported the strike call called by Hurriyat leaders on Dec. 10 against the life sentencing Kashmiri youth to life imprisonment. In his telephonic message to VOS, lashkar spokesman Dr. Abdullah Gaznavi while quoting outfit’s operational commander Mehmood shah said that the outfit extends its full support to the strike call.

Grenade recovered in Bandipora

Srinagar, Dec. (VOS): A rusted hand grenade was recovered while repairing a wall of Jamia Masjid Malamgam,  in the jurisdiction of Police Station Bandipora. Police bomb disposal Squad was called in and the grenade was destroyed without causing any damages .Police has registered a case in this regard.

 Srinagar, Dec. (VOS): Fire broke out in the shop of Abdul Hamid Bhat son of Ghulam Mohammad resident of Ushkura at Tanga-Adda, Baramulla, in the jurisdiction of Police Station Baramulla, resulting in partical damage to the shop. Fire was brought under control with the help of fire tenders and Local Police.

JKLF paid tribute to Wanchoo

Srinagar, Dec. (VOS): Jammu Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) has paid tributes to Aanjahani Harday Nath Wanchoo on his 20th death anniversary. JKLF leaders Advocate Bashir Ahmad Bhat,Ghulam Rasool Dar Eidi and Mohammad Sideeq Shah on Wednesday visited Wanchoo’s residence and expressed solidarity with his son Kumar Jee Wanchoo and other family members.

According to statement issued here, JKLF leaders while paying tributes to Wanchoo said that his sacrifices and efforts for upholding human rights in Kashmir will always be remembered.

Meanwhile JKLF leader Mir Siraj Ud Din visited the residence of kashmir Uzma scribe Reyaz Ahmad Malik and expressed heartfelt condolences on the sad demise of his father.

Shah visits Riyaz ‘s Residence

Srinagar, Dec. 5 (VOS) :        Democratic Freedom Party chairman Shabir Ahmad Shah
Wednesday went to the house of Abdul Samad Malik of Makhamma Budgam,father of Reyaz Malik, Senior Sub-Editor at Kashmir Uzma who passed  away last Monday. Shah had expressed sympathies with the bereaved family and prayed for peace to the departed soul. Shah also expressed his sympathies with the family members of the Abdul Majeed Lone of Islamic political Party whose father passed away at his home town in Handwara. Abdul Majeed Lone is currently in Pakistan. Lauding the efforts of Lone Shah said that his work and dedication for the freedom struggle is commendable. “He has always been at the forefront in the freedom
struggle,” he said. Shah also expressed sympathies with the family of Khursheed Ahmad
Bhagwan of kashtiwar.

ANC Pays tributes to Sheikh Abdullah,

Says, he was the first to raise voice against slaving kashmiris.

Srinagar, Dec. 5 (VOS) :        Paying tributes to National Confernce founder and former Chief Minster Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah on his 107^th birth anniversary, Awami National Conference  has aid that the late leader led the first movement of Kashmir after 400 years, to help kashmiris break the chains of slavery. Party President Khalida shah said that her late father was the first to raise voice against slaving kashmiris in 1931. Party vice por4sident Muzafer Shah also paid tributes to the late leader.

Recruitment process to get fillip shortly: Rather

Inaugurates many dev projects on the eve of Sheikh Sahib’s birth anniversary

                BUDGAM, DECEMBER 05: Coin citing with the 107^th Birth Anniversary of Sher-i-Kashmir Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah, the Minister for Finance and Ladakh Affairs Mr. Abdul Rahim Rather today inaugurated about Rs 5 crore cement concrete Bridge at Nowpora over Nalla Apzari in Tehsil Chadura which will provide road connectivity to about 10 villages including Boru, Brinjan, Kralwari, Banagund, Trajin, Khari-Gund villages in Tehsil Chadura. He inaugurated Rs. 2 crore Primary Health Centre Building at Hafroo-Batapora, besides laying foundation stone of the double storied Laboratory Block near Government Higher Secondary School Hafroo-Batapora to be completed at a cost of Rs 94 lakhs.

            Speaking to large public gatherings at Nowpora and Hafroo Batapora, the Minister while highlighting the vital importance of the Roads and Bridges said it would bring a turnaround in the socio-economic emancipation in this backward and Kandi area of the State. He said since road connectivity is primarily imperative for boosting trade and business activities the present government under the dynamic leadership of Chief Minister Mr. Omar Abdullah has flagged infrastructure development as top priority adding that a massive reconstruction and upgradation of basic infrastructure in nook and corner of the State is under way in full swing.

            Mr. Rather reiterated his resolve to develop Char-i-Shari Constituency as a model Constituency in the State adding that 90 percent of the plan conceived for the purpose has been accomplished and this dream will come true up to 2014 positively.

            He said some defeated elements and divisive forces are happy neither with the development of the State nor with the performance of the government and are disparately trying to hoodwink the public opinion by raising frivolous issues. But the voice people of the State are aware about their nefarious designs ulterior motives and will not allow them to play with cause and interests of the people of the State. Describing the opposition like ‘Bats’ Mr. Rather said they are helpless to see the reality on the ground and glorious achievements of the government registered during the last 4 years.

            Mr. Rather also inaugurated two business units of J&K Bank at Nowpora and Hafroo Batapora. He said objective of opening of these Bank Branches in remote and uncovered areas is a sequel to provide bank transaction facilities to the people especially Traders, Businessman, Pensioners including old aged, Widows and Handicapped persons at their door steps.

            Reaffirming to the un employment problem, Mr. Rather said job recruitment process will get fillip shortly as various Court stay cases against recruitment in various departments has been got vacated by the government, paving way for vigorous employment drive, which will be purely merit based.

            Those who accompanied the minister, included DDC Budgam Mr. Khursheed Ahmed Shah, Chief Engineer R&B Mr. Mushtaq Ahmed Lone, Chief Education Officer Budgam Mr. Nazir Ahmed Dar, Chief Medical Officer Budgam Mr. Gurjeet Singh, Executive Engineer R&B Chadura Mr. Showkat Ahmed, Assistant Commissioner Budgam Mr. Qazi Sarwar Hussain, Zonal President JK Bank Mr. Bashir Ahmed Lone, Vice President JK Bank Mr. V. Nazki and Marketing head JK Bank Mr. M.A. Wanchoo.

Sher-i-Kashmir was epitome of pluralistic, secular ideology: Rather

            SRINAGAR, DECEMBER 04: Minister for Finance and Ladakh Affairs, Mr. Abdul Rahim Rather has paid glowing tributes to late Sher-i-Kashmir, Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah on his 106^th birth anniversary.

            In his tributes to Sher-i-Kashmir, Mr. Rather described him as an epitome of state’s pluralistic ethos, communal harmony and brotherhood adding that his dearest of the dear slogan, Hindu, Muslim, Sikh Ithhad would continue to reverberate and provide fragrance in nook and corner of the state for times to come. He said it was the outcome of Sher-i-Kashmir’s farsighted secular and pluralistic ideology that Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi saw a ray of hope in Kashmir when whole of the sub-continent was engulfed in the flames of communal frenzy in 1947.

            Mr. Rather said that the tallest leader of Kashmir, who was also popularly known as “Asia Ka Blund Sitara – Sher-i-Kashmir Hamara” throughout his life fought for the upliftment of the poorest of poor and offered great sacrifices to protect and uphold dignity and honour of the people of the state.

            Mr. Rather said that the best way to offer tributes to Sher-i-Kashmir is to work for accomplishment of his mission for the “Naya Kashmir”.

Sher-i-Kashmir was epitome of pluralistic, secular ideology: Rather

            SRINAGAR, DECEMBER 04: Minister for Finance and Ladakh Affairs, Mr. Abdul Rahim Rather has paid glowing tributes to late Sher-i-Kashmir, Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah on his 106^th birth anniversary.

            In his tributes to Sher-i-Kashmir, Mr. Rather described him as an epitome of state’s pluralistic ethos, communal harmony and brotherhood adding that his dearest of the dear slogan, Hindu, Muslim, Sikh Ithhad would continue to reverberate and provide fragrance in nook and corner of the state for times to come. He said it was the outcome of Sher-i-Kashmir’s farsighted secular and pluralistic ideology that Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi saw a ray of hope in Kashmir when whole of the sub-continent was engulfed in the flames of communal frenzy in 1947.

            Mr. Rather said that the tallest leader of Kashmir, who was also popularly known as “Asia Ka Blund Sitara – Sher-i-Kashmir Hamara” throughout his life fought for the upliftment of the poorest of poor and offered great sacrifices to protect and uphold dignity and honour of the people of the state.

            Mr. Rather said that the best way to offer tributes to Sher-i-Kashmir is to work for accomplishment of his mission for the “Naya Kashmir”.

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Hurriyat (G) not in favour of Pakistan visit

“Wont allow use of sacrifices for electoral politics in Pakistan”

“Trade, Change of priorities is deception and has no moral ground”

Srinagar, Dec 4 (VOS): Expressing apprehensions that the visit of the Hurriyat Conference may be used as a tool for gaining political mileage in Pakistan, the Hurriyat Conference (G) today said the visit would not be fruitful in the present scenario.

“The nation has offered unprecedented sacrifices and Hurriyat conference with responsibility of safeguarding these sacrifices understands that it should never use its institution in the election politics of Pakistan or play any role in it”, said the Hurriyat (G) spokesperson in a statement issued here today.

In a meeting of the executive body of Hurriyat (G) under the chairmanship of Syed Ali Shah Geelani, it was observed that among the three parties to the K issues, India was the only party which was creating hurdles in solution of the issue as per people’s aspiration.

“On the other hand Pakistan has recognised the issue and has always impressed the India and the word bodies to resolve the Kashmir as per aspirations of the people of Jammu and Kashmir. Since 1947 Pakistan has extended its political and moral support to people of Kashmir and their struggle”, read the statement issued by Hurriyat(G).

“It was observed that leadership must keep it in mind that the proposed visit to Pakistan should not be a mere photo opportunity”, the statement added.

Hurriyat said that it is not proper to make hurried decisions at this juncture. “The elections for Pakistan national assembly are being conducted in near future and it is evident that the present administration in Pakistan is not in a position to take any decision with regards to Kashmir. They are busy in election campaign and the participants need some sort of election stunts”, the statement said.

The Hurriyat said that some quarters were trying to change the status of Kashmir issue and allocating hype to the commerce and trade issues.

“They are trying to deviate and undermine the aspirations of people of Jammu and Kashmir by changing the priorities while as some quarters are bent upon to motivate the people that in present scenario, the trade is the priority and the core issue with regards to the political future of Kashmir comes next”.

“It was declared that the economic status of Kashmiri people is much better than India and Pakistan, and in Kashmir there is no famine like situation and an idea is floated that the trade and business are  more important than the sacred  cause for which enormous sacrifices have been offered”.

They Hurriyat said that it was determined about the fact that business and trade politics was not more important and superior than the sacrifices laid for the noble cause. “Change of priorities is deception and has no moral ground”.

“The members observed that they have concluded that the upcoming visit to Pakistan is the media stunt, they want to accomplish their ambitions and provide a   substitute for the aspirations of people of Kashmir with so called  trade and economic activities”, the conglomerate statement said.

“All the members in one voice reaffirmed that Hurriyat is not against the dialogue process but the precondition is that India should recognise and admit that Kashmir a dispute. It should declare and formulate a timetable for complete demilitarization and revoke all draconian laws, release all detenues and initiate enquiries against its forces involved in heinous crime in Jammu and Kashmir”, it added.

LC votes Counting on Dec 06 at SKICC

Srinagar, Dec 4:  According to Returning Officer for Legislative Council Elections for two seats of Panchayat quota in Kashmir division, the counting of polled votes shall be held at SKICC, Srinagar from 8 am on December 06, 2012.

61st All India Police Hockey Championship from Dec 07: DGP

Jammu, Dec 4:  The Jammu and Kashmir Police is going to host the 61st All India Police Hockey Championship -2012, here in Jammu.

Starting from December 7, the championship would last till December 14 with participation of twenty four Police Hockey teams from various states, Union Territories (UTs) and Central Police Organizations (CPOs).

 Addressing a press conference here today, the Director General Police, Mr. Ashok Prasad said that the matches of the Championship are being conducted and officiated by expert officials under the banner of All India Police Sports Control Board New Delhi. The matches of the championship shall be played on League cum Knock Out basis. 

For smooth conduct of the Championship all the arrangements for the teams related to accommodation, transport, sight-seeing, cultural programmes, and medical facilities have been worked out by different committees which are being supervised by organizing Secretary.

Over the last two decades, besides maintaining public order and tackling insurgency, the J&K Police has made a land mark as a host, for organizing many prestigious and high profile All India Police Championships, bestowed by All India Police Sports Control Board New Delhi, in a professional manner.

Div Com orders closure of Srinagar-Kargil-Leh road

Srinagar, Dec 4:   Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir, Dr. Asgar Hassan Samoon has ordered closure of Srinagar-Kargil-Leh road for traffic from December 06, 2012 till further orders.

Senior Hurriyat member and Chairman Islamic Political Party (JK) Mr
Mohammad Yousuf Naqash in a statement to the press has expressed grief
and strong resentment on announcing life imprisonment to two more
renowned Kashmiri pro-freedom activists Mr. Sheikh Nazir Ahmad and Mr.
Showkat Ahmad Khan by Indian Tada court and said that these well
conspired continuous inhuman acts in Kashmir by Indian government like
arrests, detentions, death, destruction, economic, social and cultural
aggression are the result of curse of slavery and will end up only in
case Kashmiris get freedom from this curse of slavery. For achieving
the freedom from this curse of slavery all those big and small pro
freedom parties should join hands and struggle that are seriously and
sincerely stick and committed to the principle of Right to Self
Determination enshrined in United Nations Security Council Charter.
Naqash extended his full support to the protest programme and 10th
December call for complete strike given by prominent pro-freedom
leader and Chairman J.K.L.F Mr. Mohammad Yasin Malik.
                           Naqash appealed Muslim community of the
world to mourn on 6th December, and observe it as black day as on that
fateful day Babri Masjid was demolished by communal Hindutva elements
of India to hurt the religious sentiments of Muslims.
                          Meanwhile Naqash condoled the sad demise of
the father of senior sub-editor of Urdu daily Kashmir Uzma Mr. Riyaz
Malik and expressed solidarity with the bereaved family and prayed for
the eternal peace of the deceased.

Dispelling apprehension in tourists to visit J&K essential: Omar

Asks youth to make cycling competitive, recreational activity

SRINAGAR, DECEMBER 04 – Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah Tuesday said that his government endeavours to dispel apprehension in tourists about the situation prevailing in the state and encourages them to visit here from all over the world.

“We have succeeded in our efforts to some extent and our work in this direction is continuous”, he said adding that the removal of travel advisories by Germany and Japan and now modification in its travel advisory by Britain is highly encouraging and certain to give further boost to tourism in the state.           Speaking to media at the sidelines of a function organized to flag off the cycling event ‘Tour-de-India’ at picturesque Dal Lake shore, here, the Chief Minister said that the government wants to showcase state’s beauty and potential of sports and adventure tourism in a renewed and befitting perspective.

Omar said that the potential of adventure tourism like skiing, white water rafting, mountain biking, trekking, competitive and recreational cycling etc need to be showcased widely to rope in tourists having interest in these fields.  He said various events of adventure and sports tourism are being organized in the state on regular intervals to provide opportunities to the lovers of adventure tourism and sports to visit the state and participate in these events.

Expressing pleasure over the holding of ‘Tour-de-India’ cycling event in Srinagar, the Chief Minister said that this has placed Jammu and Kashmir on cycling map of the country adding that holding of this event would also attract young generation to participate in cycling competitions and also make cycling a recreational activity.

 Flagging off the event, Omar said that cycling is gaining popularity as a sport in the country and from a mere tradition it is fast developing into a sport activity rather than necessity. He hoped that the younger generation in the state will adopt cycling not only for keeping their body fit but also taking part in national and international cycling events.

Omar said that the participation of cyclists from various parts of India and oversees countries is highly encouraging. He asked the organizers to make this landmark event a regular annual feature to make cycling more and more popular among young generation. He said that the participation of cyclists from oversees in the event will develop confidence of situation in them they feel in the state at present and this would in turn results in visit of lovers of beauty and adventure to the state besides conventional tourists.

The Chief Minister expressed the hope that the organizers of the event would also explore possibility of holding multinational cycling event in the state in future.

Speaker Legislative Assembly, Mohammad Akbar Lone, Finance Minister, Abdul Rahim Rather, Minister for Youth Welfare and Sports, R. S. Chib, Advisor to the Chief Minister, Mubarak Gul were present on the occasion among others.

Cyclists from India, Thailand, UAE, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Ireland and other oversees countries are participating in the event that started at Mumbai some days back, was flagged off from Srinagar today and will move further from Noida UP to other parts of the country in its third leg.    

Javed inspects Duksum Bridge

Asks executing agency to speed up work on Vailoo, Vidarat bridges

          SRINAGAR, December 4, 2012: Minister of State for R&B, Mr. Javed Ahmad Dar today inspected 21 meter long steel bridge at Duksum constructed on Anantnag-Simthan-Kishtwar road at a cost of Rs. 7 crore.  He also inspected ongoing Vailoo and Vidarat bridges being constructed and asked the engineers and concerned executing agency to speed up the work and ensure that work is completed as per schedule.

The Minister asked district administration to take necessary measures in removing the bottlenecks coming in the way of progress of work on Vailoo bridge.

            The Minister also inspected two sites at Daksum and Kokernag proposed for construction of two guest houses and directed engineers to come up with detailed project reports of both the projects early.

Chief Engineer, Project BEACON, Brdg. T.P.S Rawat, Superintending Engineers, R&B, Anantnag, Additional Deputy Commissioner, Anantnag besides senior engineers of R&B department accompanied the minister.

Div Com orders closure of Srinagar-Kargil-Leh road

            SRINAGAR, DECEMBER 04: Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir, Dr. Asgar Hassan Samoon has ordered closure of Srinagar-Kargil-Leh road for traffic from December 06, 2012 till further orders.

Orchardists flagged off in Bandipora

            BANDIPORA, DECEMBER 04: As many as 24 orchardists were flagged off for 7 days tour to Himachal Pradesh under Horticulture Mission on North East and Himalayan States (HMNEHS) from Bandipora today. Additional District Development Commissioner Bandipora in presence of Chief Horticulture Officer, Bandipora flagged off these orchardists.

            The Chief Horticulture Officer on this occasion said that the farmers are deputed to various research centres and other institutions for exposure visit-cum-training programme in order to boost the horticulture sector. He said that these orchardists will make visit of CSKVV Palampur, IHVT Palampur and KVK Bajonre Kullu in Himachal Pradesh during 7 days tour.

            The Additional District Development Commissioner on this occasion wished a success tour of the orchardists.

Market checking conducted at Baramulla, Sopore

            BARAMULLA, DECEMBER 04: During the market checking at Baramulla 150 Kgs of polythene were seized from different shopkeepers and fined Rs. 3600/- on-the-spot, besides 50 Kgs of rotten vegetables and fruits have also been destroyed during the checking.

            Meanwhile, during market checking in Sopore 300 Kgs of polythene were seized from various shopkeepers besides 100 Kgs of rotten vegetables and fruits were destroyed by the checking squad.

Traffic diversion on Baramulla road on Dec 10

            SRINAGAR, DECEMBER 04: According to Superintendent of Police, Traffic Rural, Kashmir, in view of Muharram procession December 10, 2012, there will be traffic diversion on the Narbal to Hartreth Singpora road to ensure smooth flow of vehicular traffic movement of light vehicles coming from Srinagar and bound for Pattan/Baramulla shall adopt the route as Narbal to Kanihama to Nooripora, Archanderhama to Gund to Khawaja Qasim to Matipora Flood Channel Bund road to Singpora Bridge to Baramulla National Highway.

            Similarly, for heavy vehicles, the route chosen will be from Narbal to Kanihama to Magam to Hagarpora to Kungumdora to Khor to Hanjiwera to Baramulla National Highway.

            Traffic coming from Baramulla/Pattan and bound for Srinagar shall adopt the route Hartreth Singpora to Khanpeth to Udina Ikhmanpora to Tregam to Shadipora to Maloora/HMT crossing.

25^th Farm Machinery Mela held at Kreeri Baramulla

Incentive of Rs. 32.92 lakh to be provided to farmers

            BARAMULLA, DECEMBER 04: In order to make available Agriculture Machinery and Tools to the farmers of valley at their door steps, Department of Agriculture organized Farm Machinery Mela at Kreeri Baramulla today.

            On this occasion Director Law Enforcement J&K appreciated the role of farmers in the upliftment of agriculture and allied sectors. He asked farmers to participate in Melas and Awareness Camps organized by the department to remain updated with the latest technology and farm machinery. He said that if we concentrate on harnessing the potential of available land we can give considerable fillip to our economy.

            Additional District Development Commissioner Baramulla, Peerzada Mushtaq Ahmad said that farm mechanization in agriculture sector is pivotal in maximized yields as the fellow lands can also be brought to cultivation. He impressed upon farmers to adopt latest modern technology and mechanization in agriculture sector to bring the cost of labour component down and will yield good results in cultivation, help the farming community in upliftment in their economy. He advised farmers to coordinate with agriculture department for successful implementation of farmer friendly schemes, and avail benefits from these schemes.

            On this occasion Chief Agriculture Officer Baramulla said that farmers of Sub-Division Kreeri have purchased 14 Tractors, 22 Tillers, 120 Irrigation Pump Sets and 20 Foot Sprayers, besides establishing 24 Poly Green Houses and 8 Vermi-compost Units for which Rs. 32.92 Lakh will be provided to farmers as subsidy component.

            Among others officers and field functionaries of the department, besides large number of farmers were present on this occasion. Farmers gave overwhelming response and interacted with the experts of the department on various issues related to modern technology and machinery. Registered Dealers displayed latest agriculture machinery, equipments and other tools at their stalls.         

Chib awards Intl Cycling Race toppers

            SRINAGAR, DECEMBER 04: In connection with concluding function of Tour De International Cycling Race, flagged off by Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah this morning at Royal Springs Golf Course here today, a prize distribution function was held here today.

            The function was presided over by Minister for Youth Services and Sports, Mr. R. S. Chib.

            Almansoorian Ahmad of UAE was declared first and awarded with a cheque of Rs. 75,000.

            Naveen Thomas, India stood second and was awarded with a cheque of Rs. 50,000. Third position was bagged by Sarmochi Sarva of Thailand who received a cheque of Rs. 20,000.

            Runners up which include Naveen, N. Lokesh and Arun of India were awarded with Rs. 50,000, Rs. 30,000 and Rs. 20,000 respectively.

            The function was among others attended by Commissioner/Secretary Sports, Mr. Bipul Pathak, IGP Security, Mr. Ram Lohia, Secretary Sports, Mr. Thussu, Director Sports, S. Jaipal Singh, Managing Director Tour De International, Dr. Akeel Khan and Turf Manager, RSGC, Mrs. Nuzhat Gul, Sports Officer and other officers of sports department and traffic.

Gul for exploring the talent of students

Painting competition held at BHS School Nawakadal

            SRINAGAR DECEMBER 04:- Advisor to Chief Minister Mr. Mubark Gul today said that students of valley have great talent and potential to compete at national and international levels.

            Mr. Gul was addressing at Government Boys Higher Secondary School Nawakadal during an inter School Environment Painting Competition. The competition was organized by J&K Rural Development Society in which students of various schools participated.

            Mr. Gul said that the number of students throughout State have proven their potential by cracking national level exams besides, qualifying other competitive exams at State level.

            He advised the students to put in hard work to qualify the competitive exams at State as well as national level which would enable them to achieve their goal.

            He urged the students to take part in extracurricular activities which are necessary for their all round development besides, ensuring their sound health.

            He appreciated the participants for environment related paintings made by them and stressed upon them to keep the environment of their schools and areas clean and make people aware about the preservation and cleanliness of environment.

            Mr. Gul gave away prizes to Nafeesa, Sana and Mohammad Shoiab who bagged Ist, 2^nd and 3^rdpositions respectively in the painting competition

            Among others Principal Govt. Boys Higher Secondary School Nawakadal, Mr. Abdul Rashid Dar and other citizens of the area were also present

            Later, Mr. Gul visited Palpora area of his constituency and took stock of various ongoing developmental works in Palpora and adjoining areas.

During his visit several deputations called on the Advisor and put forth various issues pertaining to day to day life in the area. Mr. Gul assured them that their genuine demands would be addressed on priority basis.

Counting on Dec 06 at SKICC

            SRINAGAR, DECEMBER 04: According to Returning Officer for Legislative Council Elections for two seats of Panchayat quota in Kashmir division, the counting of polled votes shall be held at SKICC, Srinagar from 8 am on December 06, 2012.

Sher-i-Kashmir was epitome of pluralistic, secular ideology: Rather

            JAMMU, DECEMBER 04: Minister for Finance and Ladakh Affairs, Mr. Abdul Rahim Rather has paid glowing tributes to late Sher-i-Kashmir, Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah on his 106^th birth anniversary.

            In his tributes to Sher-i-Kashmir, Mr. Rather described him as an epitome of state’s pluralistic ethos, communal harmony and brotherhood adding that his dearest of the dear slogan, Hindu, Muslim, Sikh Ithhad would continue to reverberate and provide fragrance in nook and corner of the state for times to come. He said it was the outcome of Sher-i-Kashmir’s farsighted secular and pluralistic ideology that Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi saw a ray of hope in Kashmir when whole of the sub-continent was engulfed in the flames of communal frenzy in 1947.

            Mr. Rather said that the tallest leader of Kashmir, who was also popularly known as “Asia Ka Blund Sitara – Sher-i-Kashmir Hamara” throughout his life fought for the upliftment of the poorest of poor and offered great sacrifices to protect and uphold dignity and honour of the people of the state.

            Mr. Rather said that the best way to offer tributes to Sher-i-Kashmir is to work for accomplishment of his mission for the “Naya Kashmir”.

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