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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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