THE
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SRINAGAR, SUNDAY, 12 RAJAB
1433 AH ; 03JUNE 2012
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NEWS
Emphasizes on
inculcating book reading habit in young generation
SRINAGAR, JUNE 02 – Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah Saturday
underlined the need of inculcating book reading in new generation to keep this
culture alive. He said the advancement in technology and enhanced coverage by
TV channels; internet and computers have declined the habit of book reading
especially in the younger generation.
Addressing a gathering of writers, educationists, students and lovers of
literature after inaugurating book fair at S. P. College here, the Chief
Minister said that holding of book fair in Srinagar by National Book Trust of
India after 1986 is a welcome step in the direction of reviving the habit of
book reading among the people.
Omar Abdullah said that it is observed that present generation is not so fond
of reading books. “They instead watch TV or remain busy with internet or play
video games on computers”, he said stressing on developing the culture of book
reading among young boys and girls.
The Chief Minister said that holding of book fairs as a regular events should
be nurtured adding that universities in the State and National Book Trust of
India could join hands in this affair.
Minister for Higher Education, Abdul Gani Malik also spoke on the occasion
while Deputy Chairman Legislative Council, Mohammad Yousuf Taing, Vice
Chancellor Kashmir University, Talat Ahmad and Principal S. P. College Nazir
Ahmad Gilkar were present.
As many as 110 publishing houses from the State and outside have displayed
books on various subjects in about 175 stalls established in the fair. The fair
would continue up to 10th June and entry to the
fair is free of cost.
Says service delivery
by officers ultimately count on ground
SRINAGAR, JUNE 02 – Stating that sincere public service delivery by officers
ultimately count on ground and leave lasting impression in the minds of people,
Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah Saturday asked All India Service Probationers
from Jammu and Kashmir to make this aspect benchmark in their service career.
Congratulating the probationers for qualify the prestigious All India Service
examination 2011-12, Omar Abdullah expressed satisfaction over the trend
developed in youth of Jammu and Kashmir to prove their mettle and intelligence
at the national level.
The Chief Minister during the interaction with the probationers who called on
him here today shared various life experiences with them. He said Jammu and
Kashmir would be glad enough to utilize their services in the State. “If we
have to talk to the Government of India at the highest level in this regard, we
would do so”, he told the probationers who expressed desire to serve the people
in the State.
The Chief Minister said that good work done by an officer denotes his goodness
and the young probationers of All India Service should bear this principal in
mind while rendering their service to the people anywhere in the world.
The Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister, B. B. Vyas was also present on
the occasion.
Dy CM flags off
Cleaning Mission at Nehrupark,
Asks SMC authority to
gear up cleaning operation at tourist places
SRINAGAR, JUNE, 02:- Deputy Chief Minister, Mr. Tara Chand today flagged off
Cleaning Mission launched by Srinagar Municipal Corporation on 4 km track of
Nehrupark-Shanker Achariya road as a part of Green Srinagar programme.
Commissioner, Srinagar Municipal Corporation, Dr. G.N.Qasba and other officers
of the Corporation were present on the occasion.
Appreciating the initiative taken by the Corporation, the Deputy Chief Minister
said that this will have far reaching impact on the tourist industry of the
State. Describing tourism back bone of the local economy, he said need of the
hour is to create better civic facilities with clean environment in the city,
particularly in Dal Lake area where the tourists mostly visit.
Mr. Tara Chand said that Government has already imposed ban on the use of
polythene in the State aimed to keep people away from environmental
hazardous. He said the efforts of the Government yielded good results
with the cooperation of the people.
The Deputy Chief Minister asked the authorities of SMC to launch awareness
campaign among the people and visiting tourists about the benefits of
environmental cleanliness besides keeping sufficient number of dustbins on road
side and other tourist places. He said the flow of tourists in Srinagar
city is expected to increase with commencement of Amarnath Ji Yatra and asked SMC
authorities to gear up cleaning operation in Srinagar city, especially at
tourist places.
The Deputy Chief Minister also inspected the traffic signal control units
installed at Karan Nagar Chowk. He was told that devices are sufficient to
cater the needs of traffic management and are equipped with CCTV facilities.
Later, the Deputy Chief Minister visited Srinagar Development Authority office
at Bemina and interacted with the employees of the authority. He asked Vice
Chairman, Mr Farooq Renzushah to look into the demands of the employees.
Rajendra chairs high
level meeting,
reviews yatra
preparedness
SRINAGAR, JUNE 2: Mr. K. Rajendra Kumar, who is holding the charge
of Director General of Police (DGP) has stressed upon the officers of JKP
and other security agencies to evolve joint mechanism and planning for ensuring
peaceful Amar Nath Yatra-2012. He has also stressed for greater synergy at all
levels for gaining people’s cooperation to maintain law and order in the State
during the yatra.
Mr. Rajendra was addressing a high level meeting of police, para-military
and intelligence officers held at police headquarters here today. The meeting
was convened prior to the visit of Union Special Secretary (Home), Mr. I. S.
Chadda, who is arriving here to took stock of the arrangements made for the
yatra.
The meeting reviewed
the security and other arrangements for the ensuing Amar Nath Yatra. Mr.
Rajendra, at the outset of the meeting sought reports from the officers about
the deployment of manpower of state police and other para-military forces.
Arrangements with regard to traffic and other related matters were also
discussed in the meeting.
A detailed power
point presentation was given by IGP, Kashmir Zone, Mr. S. M. Sahai informing
the meeting that efficient arrangements would be made to keep the routes
leading to the Holy Cave hassle free and to ensure safety of pilgrims.
The DGP stressed upon
the officers present in the meeting that while making security arrangements it
should be made mandatory that the common masses do not face any inconvenience
during their day-to-day activities. He said that traffic should be regulated
smoothly so that the commuters, particularly the business establishments and
students do not suffer due to traffic james. He said that people’s cooperation
is must for keeping law and order maintained and the field staff should develop
sincere relationship with the public to achieve better results.
The meeting was told
that sufficient arrangements have already been put in place to ensure effective
communication network starting from Lakhanpur to Holy Cave on both the routes
via Pahalgam and Baltal. For the safety of pilgrims vehicle checking would be
done at the identified places for which sufficient gadgets are being provided.
Mr. Rajendra asked
the officers to establish joint control rooms at different places to maintain
close coordination with the civil administration and other security agencies.
Weather reports should be sought on daily basis and deliberations held to make
required arrangements for the safety of pilgrims. To deal with any exigency
preventive measures needs to be adopted and volunteers of SDRF should be kept
on high alert, said Mr. Rajendra. He said that experience of previous years
should be kept under consideration while making the arrangements and if any
short coming is found, the concerned officers should come up with the proposal
so that necessary arrangements are made in advance.
Among others, the
meeting was attended by ADsGP, Dr. Ram Lubhaya, Dr. S. P. Vaid and Smt. D. R.
Doley, IsGP, Mr. S. M. Sahai, Mr. Owais Ahmed, Mr. S. S. Tomar, Mr. B. N.
Ramesh, Mr. Sudhir Paratab Singh, Shri P. K. Patiel, Dr. B. Srinivas, Mr. A. K.
Chowdhary, Mr. Rauf-ul-Hassan, Mr. M. Sulaiman Salaria, Mr. K. K. Saini, Mr.
Muneer Ahmed Khan and Mr. A. Q. Manhas, DIsGP, Mr. A. S. Bali, Mr. Vijay Kumar,
Mr. N. D. Wani and Mr. Shakeel Ahmed Beig, AIsGP, Mr. Ghulam Hassan Bhat, Mr.
A. A. Kakroo and Mr. Shabir Ahmed and other police officers.
More stringent law to
check sale of spurious handicrafts in offing: Slathia
Says 70,000 Artisans
Credit Cards being issued to craftsmen this year
Announces Tourism
linked handicrafts exhibition-cum-sale calendar
SRINAGAR, JUNE 2:
Minister for Industries and Commerce, Mr. Surjeet Singh Slathia today announced
to issue 70,000 Artisan Credit Cards (ACC) this year to enable crafts persons
of the Srinagar to get hassle free credit facilities from the Banking
Institutions.
Speaking at the,
first of its kind, live interactive session with the artisans of Kashmir at
Handicrafts Museum-cum-School of Designs at Exhibition Ground Srinagar, Mr.
Slathia said that to provide marketing channels to the crafts persons during
the current tourist season and ensuing Shri Amarnath Yatra, a calendar for
organizing Handicrafts Exhibition cum Sale events from May15 to September 2012
has been planned so that artisans could sell their products to the tourists
without exploitation of middlemen. These stalls would be set–up by the
handicrafts and handloom departments in all the major tourist destinations
preferably at Pahalgam, Gulmarg, Baltal and Sonamarg. He said possibilities
shall also be explored to set–up sale counters for two months near Boulevard
where the genuine crafts persons could be provided an opportunity to sell their
products to the tourists.
The Interactive
session was aimed at to reach out to artisans of Kashmir directly to get first
hand appraisal about their problems and to solicit their suggestions to give
boost to the handicraft and handloom activities in a big way.
The Director,
Handicrafts, Mr. Muzaffer Hussain, Director, Handlooms, Mrs. Chandra Gupta,
Director Industries and Commerce, Mr. Miraj-ud-Din Keenu, Joint Director,
Handicrafts, Mr. Lateef Ahmad, concerned officers of the Handlooms and Handicrafts
departments and a large number of crafts person were present on the occasion.
Mr. Slathia said that
in order to switch over to modern technology in the handicrafts sector, about
8000 modern carpet weaving looms, each costing Rs 50,000, will be distributed
among the crafts persons of Kashmir free of cost in a phased manner, adding
that about 2000 loams will be issued upto ending October this year. He said the
much needed Pashmina Quality Control Laboratory, coming up at a cost of Rs 50
lakh, shall be commissioned in August this year, which shall help to curb the
practice of selling spurious shawls in the name of Kashmiri brand. He asked the
artisans to come forward for identifying unscrupulous elements who sell
Amritsari shawls thereby bring disrepute to world famous Kashmiri handicrafts.
He asked the law enforcement agencies of the department to strictly enforce
quality control measures to keep a watch on dishonest handicrafts traders and
dealers.
Mr. Slathia
instructed the officers to provide equal opportunities to the poor artisans to
participate in trade fairs and handicrafts exhibitions organized by the
handicrafts and handloom departments in and outside the state adding that there
should not be monopoly of a particular group or influential people in this
regard.
“The uplift of poor
artisans was the prime concern of the present coalition government led by
dynamic Chief Minister, Mr. Omar Abdullah”, Mr. Slathia said adding that those
artisans should be provided stalls in trade fairs on priority, who have never
gone outside the state so far.
Responding to the
demands of the artisans, Mr. Slathia said sale of machine made handicrafts
shall be discouraged at all levels as it cannot compete handmade crafts, for
which J&K is acclaimed globally. He asked the concerned officers to
formulate a viable proposal for setting up Artisan’s Housing Colony, where poor
artisans could be provided housing facilities as well as working place to
manufacture their products. He also assured that the matter regarding exemption
of Value Added Tax (VAT) on wood carving products shall be vigorously perused
in the Finance Department. He also directed the concerned officers to formulate
a proposal for revival of sick handicrafts societies.
Enumerating measures
taken by the government for the uplift of artisans, the Minister said that 10
percent interest subsidy is provided on loans adding that the amount of state
award for outstanding artisans has been enhanced for Rs 15000 to Rs 50,000
(first prize) where as 2nd prize and 3rd prize has been increased from Rs 10,000 to Rs 30,000 and Rs 5,000
to Rs 20,000 respectively. The artisans are also provided Insurance Health
Cover, and Scholarship to their children to enable them peruse their education,
Mr. Slathia added.
Later, the Minister
visited the Handicrafts Museum and School of Designs where centuries old
handicrafts designs in Pashmina shawl, Embroidery, Wood Carving, Copper work,
Kani Shawl etc have been put on exhibition. He asked the concerned officers to
undertake documentation of the rare artifacets to preserve these for posterity.
Underlines
balance between expansion and consolidation in meaningful growth of education
SRINAGAR,
JUNE 02 – Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah Saturday said that the balance between
expansion and consolidation is of prime importance for meaningful growth and
development of various sectors adding that education and health care fields
demand all the more focused attention in this regard.
Interacting
with the students of Kashmir University here after inaugurating the Girls
Hostel and laying foundation for Boys Hostel, Omar Abdullah replied questions
of the students pertaining to wide ranging subjects.
The
Chief Minister said that his government concentrated on consolidation aspect
during the first two years of its tenure to operationalize the infrastructure
and ensure smooth functioning of health and educational institutions to the
benefit of the people. “We provided equipment, faculty, staff and other related
requirements to these institutions to utilize the infrastructure”, he added and
said that for this reason the consolidation aspect was given priority. He said
the government also focused attention on providing clean classrooms, proper
desks, protected drinking water and sanitation facilities. “How can you
imagine a girls school without proper sanitation facility”, he said adding that
his government has underlined this aspect as an important one in the process of
establishment of the school.
The
Chief Minister said that while his government is actively expanding government
job ambit for the youth of Jammu and Kashmir yet addressing unemployment
problem does not lie exclusively in providing government employment to young
educated persons. “We have opened many windows for the purpose including
introduction of SKEWPY, Skills Development Mission, encouragement of MSME
sector, enhancement of employability of educated youth under Udan and Himayat
besides roping in corporate sector for making campus recruitments.
Omar
Abdullah said that courses of marketability and modern relevance are being
introduced at the higher education level in the State. He said various
universities and their satellite campuses functioning across the State are
offering new subjects and concentrating on imparting modern studies of science
and technology to the students so that they are easily absorbed in the open
market.
The
Chief Minister said youth of Jammu and Kashmir are second to none in talent,
intelligence and resilience. “On providing opportunity you are certain to prove
your this caliber at all levels”, he said and referred to the success of a good
number of students from Jammu and Kashmir in All India Civil Service
Examinations during last a few years securing distinction.
In
reply to a question, Omar Abdullah said that he would discuss the issue of
introducing modern science subjects in the newly opened degree colleges in the
State at various places and added that there is urgent need of starting such
courses so that students choose subjects of their choice to study further.
Vice
Chancellor Kashmir University, Talat Ahmad in his address said that by
participating in the interaction session with the Chief Minister the students
have had an opportunity to get direct answers of their questions from the Head
of the State and Pro-Chancellor of the University face to face
Earlier,
Omar Abdullah inaugurated Qurat-ul-Ayn Haider Girls Hostel at the main Campus
of University of Kashmir, Hazratbal. The 296 bedded girls hostel with adequate
facilities has been constructed at a cost of over Rs. 5.40 crores. The main
highlights of the five storyed hostel building include 57 rooms to accommodate
296 female students and research scholars, reading hall, browsing centre,
dining hall, kitchen, lobby, recreation room, wash room blocks, etc.
The
Chief Minister also laid foundation of Sheikh-ul-Aalam (RA) Boys Hostel block
at Zakura to accommodate 400 boys. The construction involves an expenditure of
Rs. 20.70 crores. It will provide a suitable environment to the students at
Zakura Campus and this campus will come up in two phases. The New Zakura Campus
is proposed to be developed on scientific lines and 18 projects including Boys
Hostel, Science Centre, B-Tech/Engineering Block, Social Work Block,
Shah-I-Hamdan Institute of Islamic Studies, Business School, Law School,
Bio-Research Block, Geography Department, Gymnasium, Pharmaceutical Block, etc.
has been proposed in this campus.
Governor undertakes
aerial reconnaissance of Pahalgam-Holy Cave-Baltal tracks
Holds meeting at
Baltal Base Camp
SRINAGAR, JUNE 2 –
Mr. N. N. Vohra, Governor, who is Chairman of the Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board,
today undertook an aerial reconnaissance of the Pahalgam-Sheshnag-Holy
Cave-Panjtarni-Baltal circuit to assess the status of snowmelt along both the
Yatra routes and at the various Camps along the tracks. He also reviewed
progress on the ongoing work of clearance of tracks of frozen snows and putting
in place logistics at various enroute Camp locations for the smooth conduct of
the ensuing Shri Amarnathji Yatra, which is scheduled to commence, on both the
Baltal and Chandanwari routes, on 25th June, 2012.
The Governor,
accompanied by Mr. Navin K. Choudhary, his Principal Secretary and Chief
Executive Officer of the Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board, flew to the Holy Cave
but could not land there because of the very accumulation of frozen snow on and
alongside the helipad near the Shrine. The Governor undertook an aerial
reconnaissance of the Panjtarni Camp, half of which is under snow, and Sheshnag
Camp, all of which is still under snow. Due to bad weather the envisaged aerial
survey could not take place in the morning from both the Baltal and
Chandanwari-axis. Consequently, the aerial survey of the entire route was
conducted in the afternoon. Simultaneously, a team of officers/engineers of
SASB as well as a group of the State Police officials undertook a ground survey
to assess the likely time frame within which men and materials could be moved
to establish vital facilities and arrangements for the Yatra.
The Governor
reiterated his directions that additional manpower should be employed for
clearance of tracks and for putting in place various Yatra-related
arrangements. He directed the CEO to ensure that all the Yatra-centric
arrangements must be positioned as per the earlier envisaged timelines and
reiterated the need for very close coordination at all levels to facilitate the
visiting Yatris. He stressed that the repair of huts and all other
infrastructure, establishment of water and power supplies, sanitation and other
arrangements must be made on the earliest possible basis, notwithstanding the
time being lost because of recurring rains and fresh snows.
From Baltal the
Governor drove to Domel and reviewed the track clearance work, construction of
Entry Gate and Shelter being constructed by the Sonamarg Development Authority
under the Disaster Management Plan. He also inspected the additional toilets
being installed at the Baltal Base Camp.
The Governor had a
meeting with the Army authorities at Domel and discussed security and other
Yatra related issues with them. Thereafter, he reviewed the ongoing works at
the Baltal Base Camp, including those relating to water and power supply,
availability of ration, LPG and other essential commodities, transport and traffic
arrangements, telecommunication, fire fighting arrangements, installation of
Public Address System, repair of huts, toilets and baths, Sewage Treatment
Plant, medicare, upgradation of road from Ranga Morh to Baltal Base Camp and
construction of an alternate road from Nilgrath to Baltal. He directed that
while laying tents for the pilgrims at Baltal and various other Camp locations
there must be adequate provision for firelines.
Chairing the review
meeting at Baltal Base Camp, the Governor held discussions with Mr. Showkat
Ahmad Mir, Deputy Commissioner, Ganderbal, Mr. Shahid Mehraj, Superintendent of
Police, Ganderbal, Mr. Mohammad Yousuf, CEO, Sonamarg Development Authority, and
the District and Divisional Heads of Departments of all concerned Departments.
At this meeting, all the Yatra related arrangements, being made at the Baltal
Base Camp and on the Baltal-Holy Cave route by the various Departments,
including the Public Health, Power, Consumer Affairs, Health, Labour, Forests,
Fire and Emergency Services, Tourism, Information, BSNL, Animal Husbandry and
other agencies were reviewed.
The Governor was
informed that water and power supply will be fully restored at the Baltal Base
Camp by 10th June and at rest of the Camp locations
by 18th June. It was stated that all the
arrangements will be in place well before the commencement of the Yatra.
Mr. Preet Pal Singh, Additional CEO of the Shrine Board, Mr. K. G. Bamba, GM
Works SASB, Mr. B. D. Mengi, the Camp Directors Mr. Amit Sharma, Mr. Manohar
Lal Raina, Mr. Ashok Kumar Pandita, Mr. Tilak Raj, Mr. Rajnish Kumar, Mr.
Ranjit Singh and Mr. Surinder Mohan and other concerned officers and senior
engineers of various departments were present on the occasion.
Govt has prioritized development of Shehar-i-Khas on fast
tract basis: Gul
SRINAGAR, JUNE 02: Underscoring the
need for completion of various development projects within the stipulated time
frame, Advisor to Chief Minister, Mr. Mubarak Gul today visited Shehar-i-Khas
Idgah Constituency and inspected the ongoing development projects with the
stressing on following the quality standard. He inspected under construction
Rs. 12 crore Mother and Child Care Hospital constructed by PWD (R&B)
Department under district plan. The project was started in 2004 and will be
completed at the end of this year on which Rs. 5 crore has been spent upto
April this year.
Addressing the people Mr Gul said that
after completion of the 30 beds hospital the need of almost all the population
of constituency and its adjoining areas will be fulfilled. Referring to other
demands, Gul said, the hospital will be upgraded up to 100 beds in due course
of time and for the purpose he will take up the matter with concerned
authority. Mr Gul also inspected Medical dispensary run by Health Department in
the area.
Mr. Gul took stock of functioning of
Community Centre at Noorbagh Colony which is in dilapidated condition and needs
immediate repairs. He announced Rs. 5 lakh from his CDF for its immediate
repairs and renovation. He also inspected ongoing water supply scheme, lanes
and drainage and macadamization of road.
Mr. Mubark Gul also visited Hanifia
Arbia College Noorbagh and on the spot announced Rs. 3 lakh from his own CDF
for its renovation and repair of approach road.
Mr. Gul later Inspected Government High
School Chandihar Wanganpora and listened the demands from the concerned staff.
They demanded upgradation of school infrastructure and leveling of grounds for
the sports facilities of the students.
Reacting the demands, Mr. Gul said that
their demands will be taken up with the concerned authorities.
Mr. Gul also inspected the construction
work of Orphanage cum Senior Citizen Home at Sadpora.
While inspecting Idgah Park maintained
by Floriculture Department nd he gave on the spot instructions for fencing of
park to protect it from the trespassers. He directed the concerned Engineer of
SMC to install High mast lamp in and around the park.
Later, Mr Gul visited the residence of
deceased young boy of Safakadal who drowned in river Jehlum few days back and
expressed his sympathizes with the bereaved family.
Advisor to Chief Minister was
accompanied by Officers and Engineers of various department and prominent
citizens of his constituency.
Ambassador of Iran
meets Governor
SRINAGAR, JUNE 2 –
Mr. Seyed Mehdi Nabizadeh, Ambassador of Iran in India, met Mr. N. N. Vohra,
Governor, at Raj Bhavan, here this evening.
During the hour long
meeting, the Governor and the Ambassador of Iran recalled the centuries old
historical and cultural relations between the two countries and discussed
various matters of interest to both India and Iran.
Bandipora Board meeting postponed
BANIDIPORA,
JUNE 02: According to District Development Commissioner Bandipora, the District
Development Board Meeting Bandipora 2012-13, which was scheduled to be held on
June 04, 2012 has been postponed and is now rescheduled to be held on June 06,
2012 at 10.30 a.m. at the same venue Forest Training College, Chiternar,
Bandipora.
Urs arrangements finalized at Kupwara
KUPWARA,
JUNE 02: In connection with celebration of 2-day annual Urs of Zatishah Wani
Sahib at Drugmulla Shrine from June 04, 2012. The Urs programme has been
scheduled from June 04 and 05, 2012 by the J&K Muslim Waqaf Board, Srinagar
in collaboration with its Sub Unit Ziyarat Committee, Drugmulla.
The District administration headed by District Development Commissioner,
Kupwara, Mr. Sarmad Hafeez finalized the Urs arrangements in a meeting and the
concerned agencies were directed to provide all facilities to the devotees
during Urs days which include transport, electricity, water, cleanliness,
medicare and other basic amenities.
The District Development Commissioner, Kupwara himself monitoring the Urs
arrangements while the officers from district administration were deployed at
Shrine place in advance.
Tangmarg Drang - Khag
Drang circuit to be developed as eco -tourist destination: Mir
‘Project worth Rs
3.64 cr sent soon union govt; for assistance for its development’
BUDERKOT, JUNE 2: Asserting that Buderkot and its adjacent areas
have huge tourism potential, Minister for agriculture and President Democratic
Party Nationalist (DPN), Mr Ghulam Hassan Mir Saturday said that the areas are
being developed as a eco- tourist destination.
The Minister said this while addressing a public meeting at
Buderkot which is 80 km away from summer capital.
Ex MLA and vice president DPN, Mr GM Bhawan, Youth president
J&K DPN, Mr Muzafar Ahmad Reshi, District president Baramulla DPN, Mr
Asdhullha and District president Budgam DPN Mr. Hilal Parvaze also spoke on the
occasion.
DPN President said that steps have already been taken by the
government to cover these areas under new tourist circuit namely Drang Tangmarg
to Drang Khag circuit for which a comprehensive project has already made at a
cost of Rs3.64cr under centrally sponsored scheme. The project has been sent
soon to union Ministry for tourism& culture for assistance. He said during
last three and half years, the government gave priority for creating world
class tourism infrastructure across the state to increase tourist stay in the
J&K besides to harness the potential of unexplored tourist destination of
the state.
To provide better road communication in and around the new
tourist circicut , The Minister said that road
project of Rs 2.42cr have been formulated under PMGSY to connect Tangmarg Drang
to Khag Drang.
Giving the reference of construction Narbal- Gulmaarg road, Mr Mir
said with the completion of this ambitious tourist project, the numbers of show
rooms of Kashmir handicrafts have been opened alongside the road, which have give
momentum to tourist and economic activities of the area. He said it has also
created number of employment opportunities for the local youths of the area.
“We are also promoting agri- horti- tourism in valley by way of
giving different incentives to the growers who will come forward and express
their desire for the same. We are also contemplating to celebrate various fruit
blossom festivals as are being celebrated in different parts of the world and
the locally Badam wari festival”, he said. He said the promoting of Agri-Horti -tourist sector would
help to generate ample employment opportunities in valley.
Asking the youth to
begin a movement for saving lush green conifer forests of the J&K, DPN
president said that Kashmir is famous across the globe for its virgin beauty
which is because of these forests and water bodies.
Haling the
slogan of Young students of the area i.e “Bae Rozgari saye Chutikara, Tourism
Hamra Nara Hayi”, Mr Mir said that it is answer and advice for all of us to
invest in a big way in this flourishing sector and explore the unexplored
tourist destination of the J&K.
India using civil society as fire fighters:
Yasin
‘Kashmir providing employment thousands of
workers from outside’
Its time Military is withdrawn on both sides of
LOC: Tarigami.
Srinagar, June 02 (VOS) : Addressing audience in a seminar '
Kashmiri youth and their democratic rights' organised by Centre for research
and Analysis, Jammu and Kashmir liberation Front Chairman Mohammad Yasin Malik
accused New Delhi of using Civil Society members as ' fire fighters'. “Whenever
there are crises in Kashmir, India uses Civil Society as a weapon", blamed
Yasin, adding that Kashmir was such a stable economically that it provides
opportunities of earning bread and butter to thousands of migrant workers
especially from Bihar. “Kashmir should not be looked upon as an issue of
unemployment or packages. We are economically so strong that we provide
employment to thousands of binaries" asserted Malik. He added that
'Kashmir dispute' was a reality and one must accept this reality. “We have lost
our four generations in pursuit of the settlement of the dispute and wouldn't
like to sacrifice the gen next for the same. Every stake holder must come
forward and work for the permanent settlement of the dipute”, Malik added
Referring to US- Taliban Conflict, Liberation
Front Chairman said, "Even US has accepted defeat against Taliban and is
contemplating to move out its ground forces and trying to bring Taliban on the
negotiating table", said Malik, adding that such a move has sent signals
all over the world and particularly the youth of Kashmir that 'Gun' was the
only way to seek the settlement of the disputes.
Meanwhile, advocating adoption of a direct
approach to seek the settlement of Kashmir dispute, both, separatist and
mainstream leaders Saturday said that direct approach was the only way to
settle the long pending dispute.
CPI (M) State secretary and MLA Kulgam Mohamamd
Yousf Tarigami called for demilitarization the LOC on both the sides. "
Our youth have been caught in cross fire for decades, we don't want to go on
recalling what has happened, because it is so painful for us to recall",
said Tarigami adding , " We know our history, the Kashmir issue is not a
territorial issues, but a human tragedy".
"We don’t know who has the solution of the
Kashmir issue, but we must open a serious and meaningful dialogue process for
its permanent settlement”, Tarigami said.
He further said that the time had come when
government should dismantle the security bunkers and allow free movement of people.
“Time has come when military should be withdrawn from both sides of LOC in
phased manners", suggested Tarigami, adding that if Chief Minister Omar
Abdullah had problems in revoking AFSPA, he should not hesitate in revoking the
disturbed area Act. The seminar was attended by noted Journalist Seema Mustafa
and many students.
PDP creation of communal forces :NC
“People’s aspiration should be addressed”
Srinagar, June 02 (VOS): National Conference Saturday reiterated its
demand for the restoration of autonomy and revocation of AFSPA. This was stated
in a worker convention held at Sumbal Sonawari attended by Additional General
Secretary Dr. Mustafa Kamal, Speaker Legislative Assembly Mohd. Akbar Lone,
Member Parliament Sharief-ud-din Shariq, Provincial President Ali Mohd Dar and
Party Spokesman Tanvir Sadiq. The leaders asked the centre to fulfill its
commitment and restore Autonomy so that a new era of mutual trust is
started.
Addressing a massive day long party convention
held at Sumbal Sonawari, the Additional General Secretary Dr. Mustafa Kamal
said that New Delhi has always been on our back to help us economically and
generous enough to ensure that we develop the state but added Kashmir is not a
financial matter but needs a serious initiative to ensure that we address the
political aspirations of the people of the state.
“Political aspiration of the people can only be
addressed when all the stake holders put their heads together and understand
the importance of restoring autonomy’ Kamal said “ Sooner or later everyone has
to agree with National Conference because we have sacrificed a lot and no one
can deny us the right to Autonomy”, he added .
“We should strengthen the hands of Chief
Minister Omar Abdullah who is working overtime to ensure that a new dawn of
peace , prosperity, progress and a political solution is achieved and our
people feel safe and economically sound” said Kamal ““Omar Sahib in all the
forums has maintained that resolution of Kashmir issue should be addressed
through political means and the autonomy document which has been recommended by
Justice Sageer committee should be restored,” he said
Talking about the history of Kashmir and the
contribution of Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah the NC additional General Secretary
said that Kashmiri’s were slaves and it was Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah who fought
against the tyranny and atrocities of those rulers and gave democratic and
property rights to people of the state.
Addressing the gathering the member
parliament Sharief-ul-Din Shariq while lashing at PDP, said that they are the
creation of BJP to eliminate people of Kashmir. He said that under a well
planned conspiracy PDP Patron was appointed Home Minister to eliminate people
of Kashmir and he along with then Governor Jagmohan succeeded in their mission,
but added that now the party and loyal soldiers will give our blood to ensure
that such scheming politicians bite the dust and ensure that they do not
emotionally blackmail people anymore.
“People of the state have complete faith in NC
leadership and they are aware that the party is committed to resolve all
problems of the people on priority bases.
“The decisions of Omar sahib are showing
positive results and people are appreciating the decisions of Omar Abdullah
government,” Lone said.
Provincial president Ali Mohammad Dar on
the occasion urged upon the party workers to strengthening the party. He said
that purpose of conducting these party conventions in all the blocks of the
state is to make our people aware about the policies and programmes of Omar
Abdullah led Party.
NC spokesman Tanvir Sadiq, on the occasion
said that youth of the state must benefit from various employment schemes
started by our young and dynamic Chief Minister Omar Abdullah. He said that the
working president has all along said that youth are the pillars of our party
and we should ensure that young minds and brains are encouraged.
“Omar Sahib is aware of all the pains and
difficulties our people are facing but he has assured that he will very soon
ensure that your personal problems will be addressed and a new dawn of
prosperity will usher in your lives” said Tanvir
Tanvir said we have to understand that a lot of
people have been consigned to mother earth and their aspiration, their values
and their sacrifices should not go waste and a political solution in terms of
autonomy should be achieved.
The NC spokesman also said that we should be
prepared for the BDC election and ensures good and hardworking people are given
a chance to lead the blocks.
Others who attended the convention were, Gh.
Rasool Naz, Khazir Mohd Dar, Ab. Rehman Kuchay, Gh. Nabi Bhat and others
Take full advantage of good governance : Mehboob
Beg
“Sanctions 15 lacs for developmental works”
Islamabad June 02: Reiterating that the Omar
Abdullah led government’s policies, programs and schemes are being appreciated
by all The Member Parliament and senior NC Leader Dr. Mehoob Beg while
addressing people at dooru, Shahbad said that we should take full advantage of
good governance which is being provided in a transparent manner.
Dr. beg while enumerating the achievements of
the government assured the people that all their pending needs will be taken up
on priority basis. He said this is after 9 years that we can see holistic
development of Islamabad district. He said that everyone can feel the change in
terms of basic needs, Hospitals have been upgraded, schools have been renovated
and provided with ample staff, drinking problem has been addressed, roads are
being widened and the Chief Minister is personally monitoring all the
developmental works in the district. Hitting at PDP the MP said that the
opposition PDP only indulged in corrupt practices.
Meanwhile the Dr. Beg sanctioned 5 laks for the
development of Gujjar areas and released 10 lacs for Dooru Shahabad
constituency. He was accompanied by District President Islamabad. Adv. Mohd
Akbar Ganie
Section 144 imposed in Jammu
JAMMU, JUNE 2 (VOS): District Magistrate, Jammu, Sanjeev Verma has
warned the public at large of undertaking yatra to holy cave of Shri Amarnathji
from Jammu before the stipulated date on June 25, adding that restrictive
measures against such individuals or groups would be initiated.
The Magistrate also said that, as per reports
the weather conditions along the track is not favourable for undertaking yatra
and has appealed to civil society and religious organisations to persuade
individuals and groups for not proceeding to holy cave before officially
announced date by the SASB.
,In prohibiting the movement of Yatries in large
group, the District Magistrate today also enforced Section 144 of Cr P C within
the territorial jurisdiction of district Jammu. He said the measure has been
taken to halt of the yatries to the district.
Meanwhile, the District Magistrate also held
various meetings with members of civil societies, socio cultural and religious
organisations to deliberate on this matter as also to persuade individuals and
groups for not undertaking onward journey to Shri Amarnathji before June
25.
JK Bank to open 100 more branches to create
employment: Chariman
Dedicates Rani Bagh park to people
Srinagar, June 2(VOS): The Jammu and Kashmir bank has dedicated the
Rani Bagh park at Anantnag to the people of the district. In order to create
employment avenues, the bank is planning a huge expansion in the state by
opening 100 more branches in the state. The bank will also in the coming time
recruit more than 400 new executives in order to absorb more and more
unemployed youth from the state.
“J&K Bank is a part and parcel of J&K’s
history, culture and economy. It is an asset of the people, by the people and
for the people of J&K. Committed to play a pivotal role in the economic
empowerment of the people and overall economic prosperity of the state, J&K
Bank continues to contribute towards development of the state of J&K and
welfare of its people. The initiative to develop and maintain parks, which
forms an important segment of our Corporate Social responsibility, is aimed at
providing means of entertainment to the people of the state”, said Mustaq
Ahmad, Chairman & CEO of J&K Bank in his address to a large gathering of
people soon after he dedicated Rani Bagh, the picturesque park developed and
maintained by J&K Bank, to the people of Anantnag today. Notably, with
Ranibagh, the number of parks developed and maintained by J&K Bank has
moved up to nine. The inauguration was done in presence of Parvez Ahmad, Bank’s
Executive President, while others present on the occasion included Nisar
Hussain, Additional District Development Commissioner Anantnag, M S Wani,
Bank’s President, Ashiq Hussain Zaidi, Bank’s Zonal Head for Kashmir South
and R.K Jaalla, SSP Anantnag.
Revealing the Bank’s expansion plan, Chairman
said that J&K Bank is planning to reach out to the remotest areas and
unbanked segments of the state by pursuing a massive expansion plan for next
three years.
“We plan to open 100 more branches during the current fiscal and shall soon be advertising the posts of 400 plus Relationship Executives”, he announced. The expansion apart from benefitting the bank, will enhance economic activity by increased circulation of money, generate employment avenues and improve economic empowerment of individuals.
“We plan to open 100 more branches during the current fiscal and shall soon be advertising the posts of 400 plus Relationship Executives”, he announced. The expansion apart from benefitting the bank, will enhance economic activity by increased circulation of money, generate employment avenues and improve economic empowerment of individuals.
Mushtaq said that Bank had worked out a
comprehensive strategy to bring into fold of finance more and more fruit
growers to discourage informal channels of financing which will in turn result
in arresting the trend of exploitation of growers. “Under our recently launched
Apple Project, we have identified major apple producing segments and districts
to ensure maximum credit infusion in terms of both physical as well as sectoral
aspects”, he said.
Besides, credit dispensation to other priority
sectors like agriculture, education and micro-credit will also be focused with
conviction to ensure we retain the title of leaders of credit dispensation
within
J&K state. Parvez Ahmad, Executive President of the bank, in his address said the J&K Bank believes in concept of shared business dividends. “We believe J&K Bank’s growth is directly proportional to the financial soundness
and social and economic empowerment of the people.” He said, “Environmental protection, promotion of sports, education, health and heritage preservation continues to be our priorities while framing annual CSR budgets”.
Speaking on the occasion Nisar Hussain, Additional DDC Anantnag hailed the role of J&K Bank in economic development of the state and people-friendly initiatives like revival of parks, preservation of heritage, promotion of culture and sports. “J&K Bank has come upto the expectations of the peoples’ trust. People here have always considered.
J&K Bank as their own bank and J&K Bank too has upheld the spirit of quality service, social welfare and economic empowerment at individual levels”. Earlier M S Wani, President, J&K Bank welcomed the guests and later
the function concluded with vote of thanks presented by Syed Ashiq Hussain, Zonal Head.
J&K state. Parvez Ahmad, Executive President of the bank, in his address said the J&K Bank believes in concept of shared business dividends. “We believe J&K Bank’s growth is directly proportional to the financial soundness
and social and economic empowerment of the people.” He said, “Environmental protection, promotion of sports, education, health and heritage preservation continues to be our priorities while framing annual CSR budgets”.
Speaking on the occasion Nisar Hussain, Additional DDC Anantnag hailed the role of J&K Bank in economic development of the state and people-friendly initiatives like revival of parks, preservation of heritage, promotion of culture and sports. “J&K Bank has come upto the expectations of the peoples’ trust. People here have always considered.
J&K Bank as their own bank and J&K Bank too has upheld the spirit of quality service, social welfare and economic empowerment at individual levels”. Earlier M S Wani, President, J&K Bank welcomed the guests and later
the function concluded with vote of thanks presented by Syed Ashiq Hussain, Zonal Head.
‘Govt. Higher Secondary School
Batmaloo wins Post Office Quiz’
School
Stamp Show-2012 grand finale came to an end with the impressive awards function
held at DPS School Srinagar. J&K Postal Circle has been organizing
School Stamp Show for past one month in various schools in Srinagar.
During the grand finale, the awards for school students were presented by Shri
John Samuel, Chief Post Master General, J&K. In the Inter School Quiz
Awards programme, Govt. Boys Higher Secondary School Batmaloo was the winner
followed by Burn Hall School and third position was bagged by St. Paul’s School
and Army Public School.
As a part of School Stamps Show, letter writing competition was
organized in 12 schools under the topic “Letter to my Teacher”. More than
10,000 students from 12 schools participated in the letter writing
competition. Mr. Vijay Dhar, Chairman DP Dhar Memorial Trust appreciated
the school children who were involved in letter writing. He said that the
letter writing and philately exhibition should become an annual event in the
schools.
Inter school debate was also arranged on the topic “Is the Post
Office relevant in the modern era”. There were two participants from
various schools who were participating in the topic with enthusiasm in two
separate categories one against the topic and other one for the topic.
The gold medal for the debate were bagged by the Salman Shah of DPS Athwajan in
‘Against’ category and Reya Samyal of Army Public School in ‘For’ category.
This initiative taken by the Department of Posts brings the Post
Office closer to the school children in the development of philately and in
encouraging them in letter writing.
Shri John Samuel announced that the theme based philately
exhibition on films will be organized during the Ladakh International Film
Festival from 14 to 17 June, 2012. This exhibition will showcase more
than 25000 stamps on film personalities and films brought out by India and
other countries.
US-led soldier
killed in southern Afghanistan
Another American soldier serving with the North Atlantic
Treaty Organization (NATO) military alliance has been killed in troubled
southern Afghanistan.
Iran's UN
envoy warns of all-out civil war in Syria
Iran has warned that an all-out civil war would break out in
Syria if certain foreign countries continue to supply rebels with arms and fund
their operations.
Iran's Permanent Representative and Ambassador to the UN office in Geneva Mohammad-Reza Sajjadi made the remarks during a special session of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva on Friday.
“Smuggling weapons and explosives as well as supplying arms to and financially supporting the Syrian opposition by certain countries will only endanger efforts aimed at [establishing] peace and dialog and will put the Syrian government and nation on the verge of an all-out civil war, which will have dire consequences for the entire region,” Sajjadi said.
He condemned the recent massacre in the Syrian village of Houla, saying such terrorist attacks carried out in the form of suspicious and covert acts, have targeted Syria’s stability and are aimed at forestalling a peaceful solution to the crisis in the country.
The Iranian envoy called for the complete implementation of the six-point peace plan proposed by Kofi Annan, the joint UN and Arab League envoy to Syria, as the best possible solution to end the ongoing violence.
He finally warned the international community against any measure that would overlook or violate Syria’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.
Annan proposed a six-point plan to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad for the resolution of the turmoil in Syria.
The plan, effective from mid-April, calls for the establishment of a cease-fire between the government and the opposition, allowing humanitarian groups to access the population, releasing detainees and starting a political dialogue.
Syria has been the scene of unrest since mid-March 2011 with demonstrations being held both against and in support of President Bashar al-Assad's government.
The West and the Syrian opposition accuse the government of killing protesters, but Damascus blames ''outlaws, saboteurs and armed terrorist groups'' for the unrest, insisting that it is being orchestrated from abroad.
Iran building
new satellite launch base: Defense Minister
Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Ahmad Vahidi says the
Islamic Republic is completing the construction of a new space center to put
more indigenous satellites into orbit.
“The new space center, the physical construction of which has been completed by 80 percent, can put satellites into orbit for Iran and other regional and Islamic countries in the near future,” Vahidi said on Saturday.
He said the first indigenous Iranian satellite to be launched from the new center will be the Tolou (Rise) via Simorgh (Phoenix) carrier.
He said the new space launch center is named after the late founder of the Islamic Republic Imam Khomeini.
Iran launched its first indigenous data-processing satellite,Omid (Hope) in 2009.
Iran is one of the 24 founding members of the United Nations' Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space, which was set up in 1959.
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