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Congress, CPM reject CIC’s order to bring them under RTI, BJP sees no wrong

NEW DELHI: The CIC order on bringing parties under RTI ambit on Tuesday divided the political class, with Congress and some others rejecting it while main opposition BJP saw nothing wrong in such a move.

A day after the CIC gave its ruling, Congress termed it as an “adventurist� approach that would harm democratic institutions.Its view was echoed by CPM and BJP’s ally JD(U), which also rejected the order passed by the quasi-judicial body.“It is not acceptable. We totally disagree with it. Such an adventurist approach will create lot of harm and damage to democratic institutions,� AICC general secretary Janardan Dwivedi told reporters here. “Getting political parties entangled in such unnecessary things will damage the democratic process. We simply cannot accept it,� he said.

The CPM, in a statement, said it “cannot accept� the CIC order that political parties are to be treated as “public authori-

tiesâ€? and brought under the purview of the Right to Information Act.“This decision is based on a fundamental misconception about the role of political parties in a parliamentary democracy,â€? it said, adding “This will interfere with and hamper the functioning of a political party.â€?Expressing “astonishment and shockâ€?, JD(U) chief Sharad Yadav said the order ZDV ÂłQR ZD\ MXVWLÂżHG´ DV ÂłSRlitical parties are not shopsâ€?.

Asserting that “we are totally against this move�, he wanted the central government to scuttle the CIC move.

BJP, however, felt nothing wrong in the CIC order. “BJP is not against anything that brings transparency and accountability which is equally applicable to all. We will follow the law,� said BJP spokesman Capt Ab-

himanyu.The CIC held that six national parties -- Congress, BJP, NCP, CPM, CPI and BSP -- have been substantially funded indirectly by the central government and they have the character of public authority under the RTI Act as they perform public functions.

RTI is one of the historic measures of the Congress-led 83$ JRYHUQPHQW LQ LWV ÂżUVW term, introduced at the behest of Sonia Gandhi for greater transparency and accountability in government and government-funded bodies.

Congress leader Dwivedi suggested that the CIC move would encroach upon the right to privacy of political organisations which don’t receive any grants from the government and are voluntary organisations.Underlinin that political parties are the mainstay of democracy which “cannot and should not be weakened�, he cautioned that such decisions would have long-lasting implications.CPM felt that opponents of a politi-

Gujarat riots: HC to hear Zakia’s plea against Modi, SIT terms her petition ‘instigating’ Ahmedabad: The Gujarat High Court will on Tuesday continue hearing Zakia Jafri’s case, where she has challenged the clean chit given by the Special Investigation Team (SIT) to Chief Minister Narendra Modi and 61 others.

She continues to claim that they were conspirators in the 2002 Gujarat riots in which her husband and former Congress MP Ehsan Jafri was one of those killed in the Gulburg Society massacre in Ahmedabad.

The lawyer of the Supreme Court-appointed SIT, which has given a clean chit to Modi in 2002 post-Godhra riots case after investiJDWLQJ FRPSODLQW ÂżOHG E\ =DNLD -DIUL LQ $SULO had said, “Modi has never said that go and kill SHRSOH´ 2SSRVLQJ WKH SURWHVW SHWLWLRQ ÂżOHG E\ Jafri against SIT’s closure report, its lawyer RS Jamuar said, “(social activist) Teesta SeWDOYDG DQG RWKHUV KDYH IDOVLÂżHG WKH FRPSODLQW targeting Chief Minister who had never said that go and kill people.â€?

Zakia Jafri claims that Modi was a conspirator in the 2002 Gujarat riots in which her husband Ehsan Jafri was killed.

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by SIT giving clean chit to Modi and others for their role in the 2002 post-Godhra riots.

Jafri, whose husband and former Congress MP Ehsan Jafri was killed during *XOEDUJ VRFLHW\ ULRWV KDG ÂżOHG RQ $SULO 15 a petition before the Magistrate in protest against the SIT report giving clean chit to 0RGL DQG RWKHUV DQG VRXJKW WKH ÂżOLQJ RI FKDUJH sheet against them.

cal party can utilise the RTI as an instrument to destabilise a party.“Given the serious implications of this order of the CIC for the political party system and parliamentary democracy, the matter should be discussed by the government with all political parties so that suitable steps can be taken to preserve the integrity and the role of political parties in a democratic political system,� it said.

It termed as “untrueâ€? the CIC observation that “six national parties are substantially ÂżQDQFHG E\ WKH FHQWUDO JRYernment and therefore they are held to be public authorities under the Actâ€?.

The party said “the bulk of WKH IXQGLQJ DQG ÂżQDQFHV IRU WKH parties do not come from the government or any State institution. In fact, the CPM does not even accept funds from corporates which is legally permissible.â€?

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NEW DELHI: In an unusual use of RTI route, the main accused of over Rs 1,500-crore ‘StockGuru’ scam has tried to get complaints and other information against him with Sebi, but his request has been rejected.

The information sought by Lokeshwar Dev, who is said to have used different names, including that of Ulhas Khaire, for different fraudulent schemes, included copies of complaints against him, and also other details including Sebi’s opinion and FODUL¿FDWLRQV RQ PDWWHUV FRQFHUQLQJ the case.

1RW VDWLV¿HG ZLWK 6HELœV UHVSRQVH WR his RTI (Right to Information) query, Ulhas approached the regulator’s Appellate Authority in April this year, but his appeal was dismissed through an order passed yesterday.

Lokeshwar Dev and his wife Priyanka Dev, both of whom have used numerous names and were arrested by Delhi Police’s Economic Offences Wing in November last year, are facing a multiagency probe for allegedly duping lakhs of investors of more than Rs 1,500 crore.

The agencies probing the matter include CBI and the Enforcement Direc-

torate (ED), while Sebi passed an order in January this year against the couple and other entities associated with them, wherein they were barred from the capital markets for ten years and were asked to refund the money collected fraudulently from the gullible investors.

7KH HQWLWLHV ÀRDWHG E\ WKH WZR IRU their dubious schemes included Stock Guru India (SGI), SGI Research and Analysis and StockGuru.com.

Subsequently, Sebi in March this year received an RTI application from Ulhas or Lokeshwar Dev, seeking replies to his 27 queries related to his company, SGI Research and Analysis Ltd.

Narendra Modi phobia behind CBI move to question IB in Ishrat Jahan case: BJP

NEW DELHI: BJP on Tuesday charged that growing phobia of Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi in Congress was behind CBI move to question IB in the Ishrat Jahan case and said such “misuseâ€? of government institutions for political purposes will destroy them. “The cost of Modi-phobia will now be paid by Intelligence Bureau. Its senior ofÂżFLDOV ZLOO EH JULOOHG 7KH\ ZLOO EH DVNHG details of their intelligence collection methodologies. They could be questioned on the legalities of the means deployed by them to collect intelligence,â€? Leader of the Opposition in Rajya Sabha Arun Jaitley said in an article issued by the BJP. He maintained it was IB, a central intelligence agency, that provided the information about the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) module of which Ishrat Jahan was a part.

Though 26/11 convict David Headley had DOVR FRQÂżUPHG WKDW VKH ZDV D /H7 RSHUDtive, the Central government smelt an opportunity in opening the case after her PRWKHU ÂżOHG D 3,/ KH VDLG Jaitley alleged that government has been misusing CBI for political purposes and this case appears to be one such. He lamented that in the process the IB will be asked questions about the authenticity of the intelligence collected.

BJP has often accused the Congress of

Andhra cops arrest woman Naxal involved in May 25 Chhattisgarh massacre Andhra Pradesh Police has arrested a suspected Naxal OHDGHU LGHQWLÂżHG DV Savita alias Madhvi in Khammam district of the state.

According to a CNN-IBN television channel report, police suspect that Savita was involved in the May 25 attack on a Congress convoy at Darbha Ghati in Chhattisgarh.

7KH\ VD\V VKH ZDV LQMXUHG GXULQJ WKH FURVV ÂżULQJ The channel said that Andhra Police picked up Savita from a car during a routine check.

Savita is allegedly a member of CPI-Maoist Bastar Regional Committee and wife of Central Committee member Chandranana.

Security agencies had declared a reward of Rs 5 lakh for her capture.

Police have also apprehended a Telangana Vidyarthi Vedika PHPEHU LGHQWL¿HG DV 3ULWKYLUDM The organisation is suspected to be CPI-Maoist’s a frontal organisation.

The May 25 Naxal attack resulted in the death of a majority of the Chhattisgarh Congress leadership.

StockGuru scam mastermind tries RTI for Sebi info against him

Sebi replied to the RTI query on $SULO EXW WKH DSSHOODWH ÂżOHG DQ DSpeal with the Appellate Authority on April 15 against Sebi’s response and said that the information given by the regulator was “incomplete and incorrectâ€? and not what he was seeking for. “I feel they (Sebi) are deliberately and intentionally hiding the information so that justice is denied to me,â€? he said in his appeal.

Hearing his petition, the Appellate Authority said that Sebi had told Ulhas that “the information sought by him was in the nature of seeking opinion/clarification/explanation from Sebi DQG GLG QRW IDOO ZLWKLQ WKH GHÂżQLWLRQ RI ÂľLQIRUPDWLRQÂś DV GHÂżQHG XQGHU WKH 57, Actâ€?.

The Appellate Authority also concurred with Sebi’s view that said that the information sought in 19 out of the total 27 queries were indeed “in the nature of VHHNLQJ FODULÂżFDWLRQ RSLQLRQ H[SODQDtion, etc from Sebiâ€? and therefore the regulator cannot be obliged to provide a response to such request for information through RTI.

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indulging in minority appeasement for political gains. “Motives could be attributed to them (IB) for having collected material against the Lashkar-e-Taiba and passed it to Gujarat Police. Only Pakistan and LeT would have the last laugh. The myopic political UHJLPH LQ 'HOKL KDV QRW UHDOLVHG WKH VLJQLÂżcance of destroying institutions,â€? Jaitley said.

The BJP leader charged that the Congress-led government is out to harass the Gujarat government even if it means destroying India’s security apparatus. “The object of the Congress party is clear,� he added.

Jaitley charged that the Congress-led Central government has been misusing CBI to target several BJP ministers. He referred to the cases against former minister of state for Home in Gujarat Amit Shah,

former Rajasthan Home Minister Gulab Chand Kataria and his cabinet colleague Rajendra Rathore (in separate cases).

Maintaining there was negligible evidence against Shah, Jaitley claimed, “When the Director of prosecution commented upon inadequacy of the evidence WKH ÂżOH QRWLQJ VKRZV WKDW VHQLRU &%, RIÂżcials commented that the addition of Amit Shah as an accused was necessary if CBI was to reach the Chief Minister (Modi).â€?

He claimed that the charge sheet against .DWDULD ÂłUHDGV OLNH ÂżFWLRQ´ DQG WKDW WKH court had said there is no evidence against Rathore. “In all these cases the political leaders targeted were easily released on bail. Regimes are not immortal. I do hope one day a commission of inquiry will investigate the functioning of the CBI, its politicisation and all these above cases,â€? Jaitley said.

BJP further alleged that the government FKDQJHG LWV DIÂżGDYLW LQ WKH ,VKUDW -DKDQ FDVH DIWHU KHU PRWKHU ÂżOHG WKH 3,/ GHVSLWH there being ample proof that she was a LeT operative. “Acting in tandem with government of India, the then banned Lashkar-eTaiba in its’ fresh incarnation as Jammate-Dawa disowned its earlier owning up of this module and issued an apology to Ishrat family for having called her an LeT cadre,â€?

Jaitley said.

BJP will form govt keeping farmers’ welfare in mind: Rajnath Singh

AMROHA(UP): BJP president Rajnath Singh today said if his party came to power at the Centre, it would form a government which focuses on farmers’ welfare. “BJP is the only political party which has provided maximum facilities to farmers in the country,� Singh said while unveiling a statue of farmer’s leader late Mahendra Singh Tikait at Fatehpur Sikara village here. He said the security of farmers would ensure the security of the nation, and promised that his party would provide the maximum price of crops in accordance with the investment of farmers. He said if BJP cam to power, farmers would be allowed to avail interest-free loans.

Criticising the degradation of morality and values in political parties, he said rural policies have become secondary for the Centre and UP government, while industrialists, lobbyists and cricketers have become powerful.

“We will form a government which focuses on farmers’ welfare,� he said.

On adjournment of Parliament, he said the UPA was unduly criticising BJP, which was just playing the role of opposition in the House. “On the corruption issues, we can raise our voice in the House, not on roads,� Singh said. He criticised the state government for shortage of power supply and demanded that it should build more power plants in to meet power requirements.

CBI summons Bansal for questioning in bribery case

NEW DELHI, JUNE 4: The CBI today summoned former Railway Minister Pawan Kumar Bansal for questioning in connection with the railway bribery case.

According to agency sources, Bansal has been called this afternoon for questioning in the case.

The questioning of Bansal will revolve around his role in the appointment of suspended Railway Board Member (Staff) Mahesh Kumar, involving his nephew Vijay Singla, who was alleg-

edly caught for accepting a bribe of Rs 90 lakh, the sources said.

Bansal, who had to resign from the Union Cabinet in the aftermath of the case involving his nephew, who is alleged to have been operatLQJ IURP KLV RIÂżcial residence, has been maintaining that he had done no wrong in the appointment of Kumar as a Member of the Railway Board, a post equivalent to the Secretary in Government.

While CBI has managed to secure DOO ÂżOHV SHUWDLQLQJ WR WKH DSSRLQWPHQW and also recorded the statement of Kumar, his nephew and private secretary Rahul Bhandari, Bansal will be confronted with the evidence collected by the probe agency about his meeting with the suspended Railway Board member in Mumbai on April 16.

Bansal is alleged to have met Kumar in Mumbai on April 16 and the agency claimed that during this meeting the appointment of Kumar, who was General Manager (West), was FRQÂżUPHG The CBI sources said questioning of Singla and his associates had led the agency to understand “the role of authority which was supposed to change Kumar’s discipline from Member (staff) to Member (Electrical) a nd allow him to continue with additional charge of GM (West).â€?

Lateral shifting of the board members is done in the same manner as the appointment of a new member, which is finalised after vigilance clearance and the nod of the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet.

There are some telephonic intercepts which may come up during the questioning of Bansal, the sources said.

Over 1,000 phone calls were intercepted during the two-month surveillance on Mahesh Kumar and Singla.

CBI has so far arrested nine persons in the case.

Uttar Pradesh: Mulayam says he can improve law and order in 15 days

Lucknow: Samajwadi Party chief Mulayam Singh Yadav on Tuesday took a dig at Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister and his son Akhilesh Yadav over the state’s poor law and order. Mulayam claimed that if had been in the chair instead of Akhilesh Yadav, he would have improved the state’s law and order within 15 days.

Mulayam also appreciated Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar for improving the law and order situation of Bihar. He said that under Nitish Kumar Bihar was developing very fast and had very good law and order. He advised Akhilesh not to KHVLWDWH LQ VHQGLQJ HUUDQW RIÂżFHUV WR MDLO “District Magistrates and SPs should be made responsible for law and order and, if needed, acWLRQ FDQ EH LQLWLDWHG DJDLQVW WKHP 7KRVH RIÂżFHUV

who are not listening or not following law should be sent to jail,� he said.

Mulayam also appreciated Bihar Chief Min-

ister Nitish Kumar for improving the law and order situation of Bihar.

Asking Akhilesh, who was sitting near him, to listen carefully to what he was saying, Mulayam said, “Under the Constitution, everyone is the same, so why they RIÂżFHUV FRXOG QRW JR WR MDLO"´ When asked if Akhilesh was working under pressure, Mulayam said there was no pressure on him. “There is no pressure on Akhilesh..I have not even talked to him for past 15-20 days. I give him advise but never pressurise him...I am not only his father, but party president also,â€? Yadav said.

Declining to answer questions on Lok Sabha polls, Mulayam said tickets of some seats were changed and review of poll preparation was going on. About reports that SP had put weak candidates in some

seats to facilitate victory of Congress candidates, Mulayam said it was not so. “SP has a mass base and those who get party ticket becomes strong,â€? Mulayam VDLG EXW GLG QRW PHQWLRQ DERXW ÂżHOGLQJ candidates in Rae Bareli and Amethi -constituencies of Sonia and Rahul Gandhi respectively. “SP has always stood against Congress and fought against its policies,â€? he added.

2Q WKH RFFDVLRQ ,$6 RIÂżFHU 7DSHQdra Prasad, who recently took voluntary retirement, joined SP. Prasad said he had six years of service remaining but joined SP to serve the people.

Mulayam said the UP government had taken several people-friendly initiatives and was working in the interest of

the common man. ³:KDW KDV *XMDUDW GRQH" &DQ \RX WHOO PH" ,Q UP, a number of schemes, including loan waiver of farmers worth Rs 1,650 crore, free irrigation for them and others schemes are launched...but work in UP is not getting due coverage,� he said.

The SP supremo said in Patna (Bihar), he could accept that roads were constructed and the perception that extortion was going on was checked by the Nitish Kumar government, but nothing considerable was being done in Gujarat. On being asked why he did not attend UPA dinner, Mulayam said he was not in UPA. Earlier, too, Mulayam had criticised Akhilesh Yadav over law and order and even praised senior BJP leader Lal Krishna Advani. He had said that Uttar Pradesh’s law and order must be poor as Advani had criticised it and he (Mulayam) had never known the BJP leader making a false statement.

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HE A L+H ZABARWAN TIMES 8 5 WEDNESDAY | 05 JUNE 2013

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girls, gossip about the men in their lives, but most importantly - a way to purge themselves from all worries and anxieties. Shopping forms a de-stress mantra that cannot easily be explained, but the health EHQHÂżWV DUH OLNH WKH HIIHFWV RI DQ antioxidant fruit. The smile on a woman's face is priceless after a shopping spree.

Dolling up to brighten the dayIf men are trying to decode this destress mantra then you need to get in touch with your emotions.

Women believe that when they ZHDU WKHLU EHVW RXWÂżW EULJKW DQG sassy, with accessories to boot and their favourite shoes, their day will feel a whole lot better. Dressing up makes women feel pretty, FRQÂżGHQW DQG PDNHV WKHP VPLOH They feel light and carefree like a EXWWHUĂ€\ WKH\ H[SHULHQFH D VHQVH of excitement. It's true and sadly it FDQQRW EH VFLHQWLÂżFDOO\ SURYHQ Reading is a hobby

There is an alarming rise in the prevalence of diabetes in India. Thanks to our eating habits and sedentary lifestyle, even gestational diabetes is not uncommon.

The sad fact is that it could affect the baby too. According to recent statistics, India has more people with Type 2 diabetes than any other nation. Who likes to take medicines everyday? Insulin and dialysis is even worse experience. And mind you, as opposed to the misconception, eating sweets is not the only cause for this disease. Stress and genes too play a major role in this. Although one cannot do much DERXW LW LI LW V JHQHWLF LW GHÂżQLWHO\ GRHVQ W harm to prevent it. No, you don't have to pop pills everyday. Just a few changes in your foot habits and you can cut the risks to a great extent. Here are some things that you can do at home to prevent diabetes or reduce it if you already are affected by it.

Nobody likes bitter things. But isn't it better to take a fruit or a vegetable instead of medicines? Having bitter gourd juice on an empty stomach has proved to prevent diabetes. If you are too stubborn or enjoy eating bitter gourd, then you could make stuffed karela (bitter bourd) or fry them like chips and have them as a snack. This will not just bring a change in your menu and give a respite to your taste buds, but DOVR EH EHQHÂżFLDO WR \RXU KHDOWK Soak a few seeds (1/4 tsps) of methi in water overnight. First thing after you brush your teeth in the morning, gulp down the methi along with the water.

Recently China revealed that women are obsessed with fashion magazines. We beg to differ.

Women are not obsessed with fashion magazines, it's merely a way to chill out and read about the latest and the hottest fashion of the season. Fashion magazines are ways to escape reality, just as men are 'obsessed' with automobile and gadget magazines.

But no stereotyping here, we'll stick to the fact that reading (no matter what the content's sexual orientation) makes for a great destressing tool for all the ladies out there.Nothing's wrong with applying make up Make up can hide a woman's true feelings; you don't know what the woman feels behind that red lipstick. Cosmetics help women add a bit of glamour in their lives, it adds the oomph quotient to spruce up and spice life. It may be a mask, but it sure makes women cheer up

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Getting into a woman's mind is as complex as understanding the uncharted human brain.

Each emotion and mood swing is not just a sign of PMS - that great vortex to which is attributed nearly everything wrong with a woman's day; these are signs that she needs tender care, consideration and space. Since the world doesn't really get this, women have a sysWHP RI ÂżJKWLQJ DQG GH VWUHVVLQJ Today we're listing it out for the uninitiated amongst our readers.

Men might not understand these complex rituals, but you may try at your own risk. We open the Pandora's Box on how women deal with stress and depression in a positive way.

Shopping sprees are stress-free Confessions of a shopaholic is not just a book, it is 'the' book for women and how to deal with a boring work life. Shopping is a great way to hangout with the

and admire themselves in the mirror.

Flaunting the best 'pics' Social networking sites are a way WR ÀDXQW \RXU OLIH DQG WKH WUDYHO plans. It completely conceals the true identity of the account holder.

But women love to upload 'pics' in their best dresses from exotic locaWLRQV ,W GHÂżQLWHO\ SXWV \RX RQ WKH cool list among 'friends.' Women receive sympathy, love and praises thanks to that glamorous array of pictures. When dozens of people tell you that you look great, your day is bound to get better.

Rom-coms are women's favourite pastimeFeeling low and out?

Switch on your favourite romantic comedy with a tub of 'healthy snacks'. This is one formula that works with women; it feels great to watch SRK romancing Kajol or Cameron Dias making you laugh with a quirky persona. Women love reel life over the mundane, same old real life. Movies, too, are a way to escape life's taunting moments.Communication is therapeutic Any shrink will tell you, it's best to talk about your emotions and feelings. That is exactly what women love to do. Let's not get judgmental about it and the cell phone bill. Life is tough and women want to share their problems and love to offer solutions.

Men may be able to discuss their problems in one sentence, but women need to really talk about the issues. Stress and depression can make women 'irritable', hence it is importance for women to relieve this tension the way they are comfortable in. Conversation is not just a discussion it's therapy

Tried the happiness diet, yet?

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How women de-stress for mental health

Wednesday, 05 June 2013

feeling fat and depressed. he 5 essentials of the happiness diet: 1. Iodine: This is essential for a healthy thyroid. An underactive thyroid is linked with low energy, poor memory, depression, ADHD, migraine, weight gain, infertility, breast disease (including cancer), infection, and heart disease.

Sources: Fish, shrimp, eggs, sardines and potato skin.

2. Calcium: This dairy pick is a primary mood decider.

The right calcium levels are said to give the 'go' command, preparing the body to release feel-good neurotransmitters. And disturbances in calcium levels cause anxiety, depression, irritability and impaired memory.

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Jambul fruit is considered as an effective medicine for diabetes considering its effect on pancreas. The seeds too can be dried, powdered and had with water twice a day.

The guava is among those fruits that are available in most times of the year. With LWV YLWDPLQ & SURSHUW\ DQG KLJK ÂżEUH FRQtent, this is perhaps one fruit that diabetics can fearlessly have. However, a recent study has shown that having guava with its skin can heighten the blood sugar levels, so make sure you peel off the skin before consumption. Gooseberry/amla juice too cuts the blood sugar levels. If you can't do without sugar in your coffee or tea, try and substitute honey. Studies have shown that black coffee without sugar cuts the risk of Type 2 diabetes Among other benHÂżWV JUHHQ WHD LV DOVR KHOSIXO LQ UHGXFLQJ the blood sugar and insulin levels in the body Talk to the eldest member in your family and am sure they will come up with a number of home remedies to prevent diabetes. Besides, make regular walk and exercise part of your routine.

It's in our basic nature to reach for a large portion when hungry.

Therefore, workouts apart, it's a must to keep high-satiety food options available at hand, simply for the times when you feel those hunger pangs.

With all the energy you devote to shedding kilos, you might actually know very little about the why most diets fail — hunger pangs. It's never easy to resist that third serving of pizza even if you are bursting out of your seams. The guilt always strikes after the damage is done.

Know the signs of hunger, the cues for stress eating, and what triggers your cravings to tame yourself when hunger strikes.

The culprit You've been working since 10 in the morning and consistently thinking about the deadline. Too busy to eat, there is a chance you would suffer from starvation. "Hunger is your body's cue to eat. Due to habits such as erratic timings and long gaps between meals, hunger cues get out of sync, leading to severe hunger pangs," says clinical wellness expert Namita Jain.

A simple solution Firstly, understand your body clock. Know the difference between actual hunger and stomach contractions. Also, at times you may be misguided by people around you. "You may feel that eating less is better but it isn't WUXH VD\V -RKQ *ORVWHU ÂżWQHVV expert. "Starvation is never a great

survival strategy. Eat less but eat more often," he adds.

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to snack on some treats when you want to!

To avoid severe hunger pangs - Skipping breakfast is a sin. Don't skip breakfast, or you'll be starving and cranky by mid-morning. A breakfast with complex carbs and low fat protein will help stave off snack attacks.

- Plan ahead. Make sure that you have low calorie snacks and drinks with you. Take note of what times of day you become hungry and plan your meals and snacks accordingly.

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Power yoga earning bad karma

It's fast, it's vigorous and it melts fat fast. So, why are yoga experts crying foul over the power yoga fad that has taken over city gyms?

Backed by the likes of Bollywood actresses Kareena Kapoor, Kangana Ranaut and Geeta Basra, power yoga is to today's urban Indian woman what aerobics was in the '80s. PracWLFDOO\ HYHU\ J\P DQG ÂżWQHVV FHQWUH in the city offers weekly 60 to 90minute power yoga classes to its members.What is power yoga?

A poor commercial derivative of Ashtanga yoga, power yoga is essentially an up-tempo aerobic workout, where yoga poses are done faster and in continuation. Apart from temporary weight loss, it has virtually no KHDOWK EHQHÂżWV 6LQFH SRZHU \RJD LV a widely used term that was never trademarked, individual teachers

usually lend their personal interpretation to classes.

But the aggressive and physical take on the traditional discipline has upset the karma of the normally tranquil world of yoga. Purists dismiss it as a "commercial, supermarket" version of the practice with competitive elements that contradict yoga's most basic principles. There have even been claims that, in encouraging beginners to try and push their bodies into quick movements and advanced positions, this and other sport versions are temporarily successfully and actually dangerous because they could cause injury.It causes injury "Power yoga is like any cardiovascular activity, which means that if you stop practicing it you will regain the weight you've lost," says Samanta Duggal, yoga therapist and director

at Temperance.

In her 20 years of experience, she has seen many cases of people taking up power yoga for quick results and instead sustaining injuries — usually to the neck, shoulder, toes, knees, hips and lower back. "Doing repetitive asanas and 100 surya namaskars with no emphasis on alignment is a sureshot way to injury. So, instead of progressing to better health, they actually regress!"

Bypasses core componentsMany of these classes also bypass the core components of yoga — pranayama (with proper sequence and ratio) and yoga nidra (relaxation) at the end. The idea of relaxation is to allow the blood lactate levels to return to normal. If they remain high, they could set off the stress glands, making your power yoga session a stress-

ful one. Stressful yoga — how contradictory is that!

Where traditional forms of yoga, as practiced by Lara Dutta and Abhay Deol, encourage mindful, breathcontrolled movement from pose to pose, power yoga participants work up a serious sweat. "Power Yoga was simply a name I came up with in the late '80s to let people know that ashtanga yoga practice — unlike most of the yoga taught in '70s America — was a serious workout, designed to EXLOG VLJQL¿FDQW VWUHQJWK DQG FRQFHQWUDWLRQ DV ZHOO DV ÀH[LELOLW\ VD\V Beryl Bender Birch. He is one of the two American yoga teachers who nearly simultaneously coined the term. Los Angeles-based Bryan Kest is the other.

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Sri K. Pattabhi Jois. Another name often associated with power yoga is Baron Baptiste who devised his own method in San Francisco, California.

Misnamed practice in India In power yoga proposed by them, poses are followed up with strength training while synchronising one's breathing patterns to each Vinyasa (movement), with attention given to Tristhana (posture, breath, and focal point for the gaze).

But the kind taught in gyms out here is a different story altogether.

"Power yoga here is a big sham and a scam," says yoga columnist and teacher Shameem Akhtar, who's a proponent of Sivananda yoga.

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er yoga in Mumbai, where people are made to do asanas faster, just to keep them happy.

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The Begging Blot

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ome summer, beggars swarm Kashmir valley. With the opening of Darbar in Srinagar, beggars from outside are seen at every corner, every traffic signal, every market and every Masjid, big or small. These uninvited visitors from outside are earning a bad name for the Valley as they irritate not only the locals but have made the life of tourists a simple hell.

They literally stick to every passerby and won’t leave him or her unless paid.

Interestingly, the beggars have gone high profile now as they have stopped taking coins as alms and demand notes ranging from 10100 rupee notes. Sadly, in relation to begging, there is often more than meets the eye. While the poverty is real, begging is quite often carried out in organized gangs. For the privilege of begging in a certain territory, each beggar must hand over their takings to the gang's ring leader, who keeps a significant share of it. The most common problem is that beggars are so used to begging that they actually prefer not to work. Many of them also make more money from begging that what they would if they did work. In a new trend, visitors are often approached by a child or woman wanting some powdered milk to feed a baby. They will assist you to a nearby stall or shop that conveniently happens to sell tins or boxes of such “milk�. However, the milk will be expensively priced (often around 200 rupees) and if you hand over the money for it, the shopkeeper and the beggar will simply split the proceeds between them.

Outside beggars also rent babies from their mothers each day, to give their begging more credibility. Begging is most prevalent anywhere that there are tourists. This includes important monuments, traffic signals, religious and spiritual sites, and shopping malls.

In Srinagar, beggars will often be found at traffic intersections as well, where they approach vehicles while the lights are red.

Visitors to Kashmir should give some advance thought as to how to react to begging. The sight of people in such poverty, some often severely disabled, can be very confronting. The beggars are also often quite persistent and won’t take no for an answer.

However, while it can seem heartless, it can be best to ignore these people. There are so many beggars, even if you want to give them, it’s not possible to give to them all. Another common problem is that if you give to one beggar, such a gesture will quickly attract others. Administrators must work with service organizations to tackle the problems leading up to the symptom. It has been noticed that beggars distract the drivers with their activities. People inside the vehicles block the traffic behind them while they offer alms and buy goods at traffic signals. By shooing them off the traffic signals, the Traffic Police can’t wish the beggars away.

They remain; their problems remain; they still do not have any alternate means of subsistence. Second, the law puts beggars (many of whom are also thieves) and vendors on the same platform. Vendors do not beg, they do not steal, so why should they not be allowed to earn their living? According Social Welfare department of the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, laws related to begging are a State subject and not a Central one. So the state will have to deal with the problem. Begging raises questions that peer into the heart of social security and human dignity. While common people, in order to earn virtues, may donate generously to one-armed people hiding the other arm in their shirts, the police kick and prick lepers and disabled beggars not even capable of moving an inch. Only when the establishment diversifies its laws to target various forms of begging-related activities differently and works together with NGOs to rehabilitate truly incapacitated persons, significant change will take place.

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Wednesday, 05 June 2013

Sustainable Inclusive Learning with Universal and Flexible Access to Quality School Education

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he National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS), formerly known as the National Open School (NOS) was set up in 1979 as a pioneering project titled “Open School� under the Central Board of Secondary Education, New Delhi. The Open School was amalgamated into National Open School (NOS) which was set up in November, 1989. The National Open School (NOS) was rechristened as the National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) by the Government of India in July 2002 in order to extend its scope and functioning.

Vision To provide ‘sustainable inclusive learning with universal and flexible access to quality school education and skill development.

Mission Providing relevant, continuing and holistic education to pre-degree level through Open and Distance Learning System.

Contributing to the Universalization of School Education.

Catering to the educational needs of the prioritized target groups for equity and social justice.

It is an institute with a difference-it is an open school which encourages flexibility and freedom to learn. About nineteen lakh learners are on roll of NIOS pursuing their secondary, senior secondary and vocational educational courses.

NIOS is one of the three National Boards and the only board imparting school education through Open and Distance Education. It has been vested with the authority to enroll, examine and certify learners up to pre-degree level. The Open Schooling courses of study of NIOS have the same standard and equivalence as the courses of study of other National/State level boards of school education.

Learners have joined colleges and professional institutions after completing

their studies from NIOS. NIOS offers its courses of study through Open and Distance Learning (ODL) mode of education popularly known as Open Schooling. NIOS develops its own curriculum, self learning material and media support programmes utilizing

registration. Under this scheme, learners have the options to (a) register themselves On-line directly; (b) visit their nearest AI (study centre)/Facilitation Centre and take their help for On-line registration or (c) may visit their NIOS Regional Centre for On-line registration.

NIOS has more direct link with its learners.

The study material is now sent directly to each learner free of cost. He/She can now communicate directly with NIOS via the

Learner Support Centre (LSC) for providing prompt and direct support. The study material developed by NIOS is in

self-learning mode. The print material

coupled with face-to-face Personal Contact Programme (PCP) at the Study Centres and Media Support Programmes

(Audio-Video cassettes, Broadcast and

Telecast of Programmes ) empower the learners of NIOS.

expertise of faculty from various academic and vocational education institutions/organizations.

In the interest of learners, NIOS has introduced ‘On-line’ admission throughout the year (24x7) to facilitate their

NIOS offers 27 subjects (including 17 languages) at the secondary stage in eight mediums (Hindi, English, Urdu, Gujarati, Marathi, Telugu, Malayalam and Oriya) and in 23 subjects (including six languages) at the Senior Secondary stage in

three mediums (Hindi, English and Urdu). A cafeteria approach in the choice of subject is offered. No subject is compulsory except one language. Once can choose subjects according to his/her interest, need and vision of career path.

Provision has also been made for the learners to opt for one vocational subject along with academic subjects. Learners have freedom to choose their subjects, pace and place of learning.

NIOS has more direct link with its learners. The study material is now sent directly to each learner free of cost.

He/She can now communicate directly with NIOS via the Learner Support Centre (LSC) for providing prompt and direct support. The study material developed by NIOS is in self-learning mode. The print material coupled with face-to-face Personal Contact Programme (PCP) at the Study Centres and Media Support Programmes (AudioVideo cassettes, Broadcast and Telecast of Programmes ) empower the learners of NIOS. A learner can also avail the facility of the Tutor Marked Assignment (TMA) which helps in developing regular study habits and checking the progress of learning.

The NIOS has also launched Website channel ‘Mukt Vidhya Vani’, webcasting daily live personal contact programmes for the benefit and exposure of the learners of NIOS. The facility is available at study centres (AIs/AVIs) as well as at all Regional Centres of NIOS. NIOS conducts two public examinations in one academic year i.e. in April-May and in October-November. There is a facility of accumulation of credits. A significant innovation introduced by NIOS in its examination system. It is the On Demand Examination System (ODES) which gives an opportunity to the learner to appear in examination in a subject as and when he/she feels ready for it.

Sugar Decontrol- Taking Care of Interests of Sugarcane Grower, Consumer and Sugar Sector

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n a landmark decision the union Government has abolished the levy sugar mechanism and regulated release mechanism to de-control Indian sugar industry while at the same time ensured that poor segments of the society continue to get sugar at existing subsidised prices by taking upon itself the entire financial burden of distributing sugar through ration shops. A notification in this regard has been issued on May 7, 2013.

By this landmark decision the Government has ensured that the interests of all segments of the sugar economy be it industries, farmers, consumers and poor section of society are safeguarded.

For industries, the measure will give them freedom to sell their produce without any restriction and improve their liquidity position, a improved liquidity will ensure that millions of sugarcane farmers in India will now not have to wait for their due price from sugar millers, while for consumers it means sugar availability will increase in the market by as much as 10 per cent per year.

The Government has decided to reimburse the state governments for purchasing and selling sugar through PDS below the market rate for which it will bear upon itself an additional burden of around Rs 3,100 crore.

The issue of de-controlling of sugar industry was engaging the attention of the Government for a very long time.

There were representations from sugarcane farmers’ associations as well as sugar mills, the major stakeholders of the sugar industry, that a price sharing formula for sugarcane was long overdue. The Government, too, thought about bringing a level playing field where the interests of the consumers on the one hand and the development of

sugar industry on the other hand can be ensured. The demand for decontrol of sugar has stemmed from cyclic nature of sugar production in the country, which puts the sugar industry at a disadvantage in that they are not able to find it a viable business option finally affecting sugarcane farmers. Starting from a normal year when there are no major cane price arrears, the farmers tend to plant larger area under sugarcane. This leads to increase in sugarcane production with the consequent increase in sugar production which in turn leads to excess stocks resulting in depressed sugar prices and building up of cane price arrears. As a result of lower returns, the farmers tend to take lesser care of the cane and area under sugarcane gets reduced in the subsequent years. The years of reduced production of sugarcane also witness higher diversion of cane for gur making, a significant part of which also finds its way into the liquor industr y in the unorganised sector as a substitute for molasses which itself would be in short supply. The lower production of sugarcane and higher diversion combine to produce still lower availability of cane for crushing in sugar mills which results in disproportionately low sugar production. As a result, the sugar prices rise, the mills get higher returns, the arrears position is taken care of and the farmers get a good price a nd are encouraged to plant more and the area under sugarcane starts rising again. In two to three years time, this leads to another year of peak production and the cycle starts all over again.

The Central Government was confident of taking the burden arising out decontrol of sugar as the country could achieve sugar production of 263.50 lac metric tonnes during the 2011-12 (October-September) sugar season

which was 20 lac tonnes more than the sugar production of 243.50 lac tonnes during the 2010-11 sugar season.

While the seasonal variation in sugar production had also started to smoothen in the last 3-4 years, the market price of sugar had remained within reasonable levels all throughout 2012-13 sugar season.

The Rangarajan Committee appointed by the Government to look into the whole gamut of sugar decontrol had observed that levy amounts to a cross subsidy between open market and PDS sugar and, it is not in the interest of general consumer or development of sugar sector and recommended that levy sugar be dispensed with. So, two crucial issues emanating from the Rangarajan Committee’s report came up before the Government for a decision. These were, one, whether sugar is to be continued as an item under the PDS; and, two, if sugar is to be continued as an item under the PDS, does the current levy obligation on sugar mills need to be continued with or the PDS supplies are to be met through open market procurement. The options that were available before the Government were quite complex in that it had not only to take the State Governments along, but to look into other critical issues such as increase in procurement cost, problems relating to market distortions including delayed payments for cane price, the subsidy burden, etc. It was felt that removal of sugar in the PDS could not be acceptable. The major decision to take was that if sugar was to be continued as an item under the PDS, who would bear the extra burden for keeping the delivery at Rs. 13.50 per kg? The extra burden in terms of increase in subsidy owing to decontrol of sugar will be around Rs. 3100 crore excluding distribution cost involved. At present open market price

of sugar hovers around Rs. 32 per per kg., while in respect of retail price through PDS, it is Rs. 13.5 per kg, which has not been revised since 2002. The Government is able to provide sugar at Rs.13.5 per kg by absorbing the subsidy involved in each kg at Rs.6 per kg after buying it from sugar mills at levy price fixed by the Government at Rs. 19.05 per kg. At present, the total expenditure being incurred by the Government in terms of subsidy for supply of 27 lakh tonnes of sugar under PDS comes to Rs. 2556 crore.

With decontrol of sugar, the additional burden would mean absorbing the increase in subsidy component to the tune of Rs. 13 per kg, currently being borne by the individual sugar m ills, i.e. the difference between the ex-mill price of Rs. 32 and the levy price fixed on them for the current year, which is Rs. 19.5.

The total additional subsidy burden works out to Rs. 3100 crores excluding distribution cost. The Central Government had decided to take the responsibility of the additional burden in terms of subsidy increase upon itself.

The decision of the Government to partially decontrol sugar has not affected the sugar price in open market also, as there is enough sugar in the country with this year’s production expected to be around 24.5 million tonnes as against a requirement of 22.2 million tonnes. Now the States will also be free to purchase sugar through a transparent system at the current exfactory price of Rs. 32 per kg which has been capped for two years. The Government had ensured that this important decision on partial decontrol of sugar takes care of the interests of sugarcane farmers while also ensuring that the interests of the common man and development of sugar sector.

Disclaimer : The contents and comments appearing in any article published in this paper are purely the personal opinion of the writer.

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Kashmiriyat incomplete without Kashmiri language: Rather

Assures full support for its further dev

NEWS Eidgah to be developed as model constituency: Gul SRINAGAR, JUNE 04:

SRINAGAR, JUNE 04: Minister for Finance and Ladakh Affairs, Mr. Abdul Rahim Rather today reiterated Government’s resolve to promote Kashmiri language adding that every possible support would be provided to overcome various challenges and difficulties faced by the language at different levels including academics and literature.

Speaking at a function organized in connection with release of book Lafz Lafz Chu Dag comprising poetry of a young poet, Abdul Rashid Shad in the Auditorium of Radio Kashmir, Srinagar today, Mr. Rather said that Kashmiri language has centuries’ old rich history behind it which is embedded in the concept of secularism and socialism. In this connection he quoted some couplets of famous poets, Ghulam Ahmad Mehjoor and Abdul Ahad Azad and said their poetry has such a direct appeal and impact on the conscience of people Arif. The award comprises a citation and which would have not been possible by promotion of Kashmiri languages which should be fulfilled honestly”.

Rs. 51, 000 cash. any lecture or narration.

Station head of Radio Kashmir, SriMr. Arif, in his welcome address said The function was jointly organized by that the function was a sequel to provide Radio Kashmir, Srinagar and Markaz-e-Ad- nagar, Mr. Bashir Arif who is also Deputy platform to the writers and encourage ab-W-Saqafat with an objective to provide Director General, All India Radio, eminent them to exploit their literary potential. platform to the young writers and poets.

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at Handwara today.

Minister for CA&PD, Chowdhary Mohammad Ramzan was also present on the occasion.

Mr. Bhalla said that the process for replacement of old/senile orchards by high density plants have been started in all parts of the State which has shown good results with the increase in fruit production. He said nurseries are also being accredited to maintain the quality of plant material.

The Minister said that the plant protection machinery

areas.

The Minister for CA&PD while addressing the awareness camp said that horticulture industry is the backbone of the economy of the state.

He said it gives annual income of Rs. 4000 crore to the State.

He said 55 percent of the total land is under orchards, adding that last year fruit production was 22 lakh metric tonnes.

Chowdhary Ramzan said that our orchardists have good expertise to deal with the fruit industry, however, the need is to make orchardists aware about the new challenges of

Sagar for implementing NRLM in a missionary mode NEW DELHI, JUNE 08- Minister for Rural Development, Mr. Ali Mohammad Sagar has underlined the need for implementing National Rural Livelihood Mission (NRLM) in a missionary mode so that more and more people get benefitted from the same.The Minister was speaking at Aajivika Divas which was celebrated by the Union Ministry of Rural Development here to commemorate the 2nd year of launching of NRLM throughout the country. It was attended by the UPA Chairperson, Ms Sonia Gandhi, and Union Minister for Rural Development, Mr. Jairam Ramesh besides Rural Development Ministers of all the states of the country.The Minister appreciated the role of the Union Cabinet for approving special norms exclusively for J&K for “Umeed Project” as part of NRLM. He further thanked the UPA Chairperson, Ms Sonia Gandhi, the Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh for announcing a special dispensation of allocating the funds on the pattern of 90:10 (Centre-State share) whereas in the rest of country it is being implemented on 75:25 pattern. He said that it would benefit the whole state especially, the women folk and would go a long way in ensuring their socio-economic upliftment. The participants/SelfHelp-Groups (SHGs) all over the country showcased their achievements in the event besides expert groups/technical experts/ social mobilization organizations shared their experience in providing livelihood opportunities to the women by organizing SHGs.It is pertinent to mention that a scheme is being launched in J&K state in a special mode by increasing the allocation from Rs. 110 crore to Rs. 755 crore with the allocation for the current year being provided to the tune of Rs. 30.38 crores. A special emphasis is to being about Two Thirds (2/3) of the families in the state under the ambit of the scheme with the target of 90,000 Women Self Help Groups (WSHG) over a period of 5-years.

Further as an off shoot of NRLM ‘HIMAYAT’ Programme is under implementation in Jammu and Kashmir State where placement oriented skills are provided to the youth through reputed organizations and till date 7000 youth have been trained and 5000 youth placed within and outside the state.

plants shall give fruit after next two years.

Later, the Ministers inspected fruit mandi at Braripora Handwara and interacted with fruit growers.

Mr. Bhalla on the occasion announced that fruit mandi will be equipped with internet and ATM facilities, besides, improvement in drainage and water supply facility.

The Directors of Horticulture and Horticulture Marketing and Planning and Additional Deputy Commissioner, Handwara accompanied to the Ministers.

estation programme in Gurez and 2180 hectares of land are proposed to be brought under this programme. He said plantation of trees, including fruit plants, setting up of nurseries and checking of soil erosion would be the part of the programme.

This was stated by the Minister while taking stock of the progress of afforestation programme, at an officers meeting, launched by the Forest Department in the back-

drop of construction of Kishan Ganga Hydel Power Project at Gurez in Bandipora district.

The Minister said that Rs 1.00 crore has been earmarked for provision of alternate source of energy including gas connection to the local households of the area in or-

SRINAGAR, JUNE 04: Minister for Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Mir Saifullah who is on an extensive tour to Kupwara constituency today conducted various Awami Darbars and took stock of the people’s problems in regard to drinking water, electricity, road projects, health care, transport, irrigation and other basic amenities.

The people from all walks of life projected their demands before the visiting Minister. The Minister assured the people that their demands will be solved in phase manner. The Minister on the spot issued instructions to the concerned officers to resolve these problems.

During the tour several people’s deputations met the Minister.

The Minister took stock of the ongoing development works under construction in the constituency. He was informed that Rs 2.50 crore are being spent in the irrigation sector in the constituency at Rashi Baba and Rs 3 crore are being spent in the Municipal Committee Kupwara and Rs 12.37 crores under R&B sector in the district.

While reviewing the sector wise development works he impressed upon the officers to work with zeal, dedication and in a coordinated manner.

The Minister directed the R&B, RDD, Irriga-

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tion, Forest, SWD to settle the issues with forest department and go ahead to complete the ongoing projects within a stipulated time frame.

The Minister was also informed that street lights are being made functional and handed over to the concerned for its maintenance within a weeks’ time.

He impressed upon the concerned to im-

plement the schemes under the guidelines of the Government, and complete the projects within the time frame.

Earlier, the DDC Kupwara gave resume of the development activities in the District.

Sangam, he was informed that the hospital building is almost completed and Rs 1.18 crore have been incurred on the project so far. He directed the executing agency to speed up the pace of work on the building and give final touch to the building so that the same could be inaugurated soon.Later, the Speaker addressed a public gathering at village Bhagwanpora in Noorbagh area and said that the Government led by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has taken many big developmental programmes in hand in the State to upgrade the living standard of the people of all the three regions.Referring to the developmental works under execution in Eidgah constituency, the Speaker said that the construction work on various micro and macro projects under various sectors is apace. He said that efforts are afoot to make the Eidgah area a model constituency. He announced Rs 32 lakh out of his Constituency Development Fund (CDF) for construction of fencing of graveyard at Noorbagh, construction of lanes and drains.

der to reduce the pressure on the forests.

Underlining need for inter departmental coordination, Mian Altaf asked officers to start work on the project early. He instructed them to visit the site and ensure that targets of the work are achieved.

Expressing displeasure over the delay in the project, the Minister stressed upon the officers to redouble their efforts so that the targets of the project are achieved in time.Minister of State for Animal and Sheep Husbandry, PHE Irrigation & Flood Control, Nazir Ahmad Gurezi, who is also MLA Gurez, Commissioner Secretary, Forests, Ejaz Iqbal, Principal Chief Conservator of Forests, Director Social Conservation and Chief Conservator of Forests, Kashmir were present on the occasion.

Mustafa Kamal chairs EC meet

Minister for Social Welfare, Ms Sakina Itoo today inaugurated Markaz e Falahi-Itifal at Sambora, Patal Bagh constructed at a cost of Rs. 4.37 crore.

Spreads over 13 kanals, the Complex has been constructed by J&K PCC with all the latest facilities consisting of Kitchen, multi-purpose halls, bathroom, toilet and other facilities.

On the occasion, the Minister was informed that presently 50 inmates belonging to weaker sections, orphans and destitute from first class to Class 10th have been put up in the Markaz with the facilities of boarding, lodging and schooling.

Earlier, the Minister was informed that under Na-

March 21-April 19 You’re being called upon to make a commitment or promise, most likely relating to your love life. Will you take that decisive step? That’s the question today. Over the next few days you will doubtless have to prove what you’re made of. The challenge most likely emanates from your romantic relationships. There is no running away this time, Aries. It’s time to take a stand.

Taurus April 20-May 20

There are times in your love life when you may feel somewhat inhibited, as though something is holding you back from total fulfillment. Perhaps the emotions overwhelm you or the idea of commitment frightens you. In any case, Taurus, you’re well aware that your reluctance to take the plunge is detrimental to your relationship.

Gemini May 21-June 21

The forecast today is stormy. You may have sensed that there was some tension clouding the conversation at home. Resentments were left unsaid and subtle power games were played without resolution. Today, Gemini, it all becomes too unbearable for you. Regardless of the risks involved, you will take measures to clear things up.

Cancer

The day is likely to be somewhat challenging, and it contains some disappointments. You’re liable to feel dejected if you receive a lackluster response from the world. Apparently, Cancer, your performance has lost some of its ability to captivate an audience. Whether you accept this or try to shine up your act is the question of the day!

Leo

July 23-August 22 Leo, you can expect the day to be a bit bumpy. If you were an Olympic athlete, today you’d be standing at the starting line, wondering if you had trained enough for a topnotch performance. Have you had enough practice?

Will you make the grade? Issues related to your material resources will certainly be on the agenda.

Virgo

August 23-September 22

A planetary configuration like today’s often makes people afraid to start anything that challenges the status quo. This is true for you in your professional life.

You should dare to take on more responsibility. The aspects speak of fear only, not of being incapable of succeeding. The saying about fear being the only thing to fear is something you should take to heart right now, Virgo.

Libra

September 23-October 23

SRINAGAR, JUNE 04: A meeting of the Committee on Estimates (EC) of Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly on Health and Medical Education was held today under the Chairmanship of Dr. Mustafa Kamal which stressed upon the health authorities to make health sector more dedicated and responsible to the people of the State.

Syed Naeem Akhter Indrabi, Syed Rafiq Shah, Peerzada Mansoor Hussain, Surjeet Singh Salathia, Nizamudin-Bhat and Ashwani Kumar gave their valuable suggestions to improve the functioning of the Department and raised the issues related to health facilities in the district and sub district hospitals in the State especially rural and far flung areas.

The Committee directed the health authorities to ensure availability of essential drugs and equipment’s in all hospitals and health institutions of the State so that people do not face any inconvenience during their hospitalization.

The Committee also stressed upon the concerned authorities to speed up the pace of work on all ongoing projects and complete them in the stipulated time frame.Commissioner-Secretary, Health and Medical Education, Mr. Shaleen Kabra briefed the Committee about the overall functioning of the Department.

tional Foundation for Communal Harmony Scholarship, cheques worth Rs. 1.40 lakhs have been distributed among 14 students while under National Family Benefit Scheme, Rs.20,000(Rs.10,000 each) were distributed among two widows.

The Minister was also informed that under Pre-matric Minority scheme, cheques worth Rs.1,15,800 were distributed among 93 beneficiaries. It was also given out that cheques worth Rs.2.50 crore would be distributed among 14,000 students of the district under pre-matric scholarship scheme during the current fiscal.

Addressing a public gathering, the Minister stressed for the proper upkeep and maintenance of the said Complex. She said that Rs.4 lakh

Aries

June 22-July 22

You’ve to take some responsibility for something in your love life, Libra. Today you will have the chance to do this. It could be that ancient family values still impede you from living a life that isn’t “politically correct.” For once you should bang your fist on the table!

You need to make people respect your choices so that you can respect yourself.

HOROSCOPE Scorpio

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The Speaker, Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly Mr. Mubarak Gul today visited various areas in Eidgah constituency including Siraj Bazar Zainakadal to take a personal feedback of people’s problems besides taking stock of the developmental needs of the area.The Speaker also visited Government Girls Middle School, Tibtian Colony, Kaka Sahib Sangam and Higher Secondary School Gudgari Mohallah and enquired about the problems faced by these institutions.Mr. Gul announced that the Middle School, Tibtian Colony, Kaka Sahib Sangam will be upgraded as high school shortly.

In this regard, he directed the DDC Srinagar to identify the land in Sangam area so that construction work of school building is started.At Siraj Bazar Zainakadal, the people of the area demanded opening of Zainakadal bridge for regular traffic service. He assured them that the bridge will be functional for regular traffic within a week’s time.

During visit to PHC

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has been provided for the replacement of bedding and other allied items.

Ms. Sakina said that Social Welfare Department has launched various welfare schemes to accommodate the needy, destitute, orphans and widows by providing financial assistance. However, She said there was manifold increase in the cases of disabled, widows and orphans during the last 2 decades of turmoil , adding that the Government is making all out efforts to provide them succor by way of financial assistance in terms of old age and widow pension etc.

The Minister said that presently over 5 lakh people are being provided pension under old age and widow pension schemes in a transparent manner.

October 24-November 21 Aries

It’s up21-April to you to strut March 19 your stuff, Scorpio. As long as you’re bashful about showcasing your innate gifts, it will be difficult to find meaning in your life. Today’s planetary alignment gives you the challenge to take your talents more seriously. You could easily profit from them, provided you look deep inside to discover how.

Sagittarius November 22-December 21 Taurus

You don’t have to answer to society’s cultural values, April 20-May 20 Sagittarius. If most of your work is organized around an activity that’s considered fashionable, you will never succeed in feeling good about yourself. You’re too motivated by meaningful activities to spend your time with frivolous ones. Today’s aspects will push you to cut yourself off from all that doesn’t resonate deeply.

Capricorn December 22-January 19 Gemini

You may have noticed for some time now to what an May 21-June 21wear you out and to what point extent your ambitions they have become outdated. If you aspire to live an ambitious life, but also one that is calmer and more balanced, the celestial energy is indicating the moment has come to make some important decisions, Capricorn.

Aquarius January 20-February 18 Cancer

Juneyou 22-July 22 Aquarius? Do you feel caught Are hesitating, between the desire to participate fully in the world and the equally strong desire to remain in your dream world, even at the risk of feeling a little out of it? Who says that these two worlds are incompatible? If you look closely, you will see that you don’t need to choose one or the other.

Pisces Leo

February 19-March 20

You can expect to have to make a choice today relat23-August 22 edJuly to your intimate relationships.

You may have become aware that something is missing, either in your partner or yourself. Today you will act on that awareness, but it may not be easy. The root of the problem could be an issue of independence and self-sufficiency.

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Sadiq “just to play politics now he is trying to deceive people with false information and promises” he added “In the same way his party is playing politics on AFSPA today and not even once has he spoken about this law when he was in power for the fear of losing his chair”

Hafiz Saeed..........

to founder Hafiz Saeed's statement in Muzaffarabad that there can be no friendly ties between the neighbours till the Kashmir issue is resolved.

The Prime Minister, Manmohan Singh, had earlier on May 31 said that both he and Pakistan's incoming Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif want to take bilateral relations between the two Asian neighbours forward and resolve all outstanding issues in a peaceful manner.

Singh, who was interacting with the media onboard his special aircraft Air India One while returning home after his successful two-nation visit to Japan and Thailand, said both leaders had invited each other to visit their respective nations, but added that the dates for this have not been fixed as yet.

"I rang up Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on the very first day when the election results were coming out. I conveyed my congratulations to him and I reciprocated his sentiments that India-Pakistan relations should move forward. I also invited him to visit India," Singh said.

"He also invited me to visit Pakistan. There is an invitation from the Government of Pakistan for me to visit Pakistan.

There is no firm decision on either side. No dates have been fixed, but we would certainly like to have good neighbourly relations with Pakistan," he added.

Saeed's warning comes on the eve of the oath-taking ceremony of Pakistan's new Prime Minister. Saeed said that Pakistan cannot hold out its hand of friendship unless the Kashmir issue is resolved.

Injured.........

the injured were immediately rushed to hospital who were identified as Head Constable Mohammad Abdullah (Saddar police station), Mohammad Ashraf Wani son of Ghulam Rasool (Duksum), Firdous Ahmed Daka son of Mohammad Ramzan (Desso, Duksum), Imtiyaz Ahmed Mir son of Abdula Gani (Monghal Islamabad), Dr Mohammad Ibrahim Bhat son of Abdul Rehman (Sarnal Payeen), Mohammad Mubarak Shiekh son of Gulzar Ahmed (Dandipora, Kokarnag) and Imtiyaz Ahmed son of Ghulam Rasool Malik (Lassipora Kund).

Explosion triggered panic in the area and people ran helter skelter. District and police administration officials immediately rushed to spot while all the points on the Kulgam and Islamabad High Ways were sealed and searches were carried in vehicles and identity cards of the passengers and passersby were thoroughly checked.

No militant outfit claimed the responsibility so far.

Gulzar........

recorded her statement before Chief Judicial Magistrate Budgam Gowhar Majid Dalal, charging the fake dervish with sexual exploitation,” the official, wishing anonymity, said.

The fake darvesh was once again today produced before the Court amid tight security. No one was allowed to enter into the Court premises during the presence of fake faith healer in the Court.

Superintendent of Police Budgam, Utam Chand said that after verifying the state of health of the accused the Court directed the police to shift the accused to Central jail. “The accused has been shifted to Central Jail, Srinagar,” he said.

A police official said that one more close aide of Gulzar Bhat was arrested during a raid. “We are questioning him and hopefully something constructive will come out once his questioning will be over,” he said. Meanwhile expressing shock over the shameful deeds of recently exposed selfstyled ‘faith-healer’, Muthida Ulmai Ahilsunnat Wal Jammat (MUAS) Tuesday said that such quacks enjoy the patronage of shameless people who are hell bent to tarnish the image of Islam.

Demanding stern action against Gulzar Bhat MUAS warned people that Islam needs to be understood in right perspective where emphasis should be on learning the religion through the teachings of Quran and Sunnah.

MUAS General Secretary Maulana Abdul Rashid Dawoodi said that unless and until this path is not followed imposters like Gulzar will continue to exploit the innocent people.

Accidents.........

injured has been shifted to hospital for treatment. A case has been registered in this regard.

A Maruti Car bearing registration number JK09/0559 hit and injured a girl Fatima daughter of Ghulam Nabi Reshi and a baby Mehak Javid daughter of Javid Ahmad Reshi residents of Palpora. The injured were shifted to JVC Hospital, Bemina, Srinagar for treatment. A case has been registered in this regard.

Karan Singh visits Kheer Bhawani Srinagar, June 04: Member Parliament, Dr. Karan Singh today visited Mata Kheer Bhawani shrine.MLC, Mr. Vijay Bakaya accompanied Dr. Singh.

Dr. Karan Singh met officials and members of public and was assured that all arrangements for the forthcoming Mata Kheer Bhawani mela were in place.Mr. Singh enquired about the status of Sewerage Treatment Plant for which the union Ministry of Tourism has already spent Rs 80 lakh. He said he would take up the matter of payment of the balance amount with the Centre as

soon as he returns back to Delhi. He was glad to see that the whole premises of the Mata Kheer Bhawani shrine were well maintained.

During his visit, Dr. Karan Singh went to the ancient Shiva temple at Gupt Ganga, which for many years has been used as transport headquarters by the CRPF. He said that the trust has already moved for the vacation of this property and thereafter the area be replanted, the Kund cleaned and the temple renovated so that it becomes a tourist attraction for the people who visit Mughal Garden every year.

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DC summons administrative, Police and Army officials

Report on Palhallan Row Submitted Pattan, June 04: Deputy Commissioner Baramulla Khawaja Ghulam Ahmad Tuesday soon after calling a meeting of administrative, Army and police officials submitted his report on the alleged atrocities committed by government forces in North Kashmir’s Palhallan area of Pattan Town.

Informed sources said that on the directions of Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Shalinder Kumar, DC Baramullah called all the important administrative, police and Army officials at Tehsil Office Pattan. Sources said that besides some locals, Senior Superintendent of Police Barmaulla Zubair Ahmed Khan, Sub-Divisional Police Officer Pattan Syed Fayaz Ahmed, Station House Officer Pattan Bashir Ahmed, Executive Magistrate Pattan Moin Ahmed Kakroo and Army officials were also present during the meeting.

While expressing anguish over the news report about the alleged atrocities committed by government forces, DC Baramulla

reportedly sought explanations form all the concerned officers.

Sources said that soon after the meeting DC Baramulla Khawaja Ghulam Ahmad submitted a detailed report in this regard to Divisional Commissioner Kashmir.

While talking to CNS, DC Baramulla confirmed that a meeting in this regard was called by him. “It was a serious issue and I did whatever I was directed by Divisional Commissioner. I submitted full details before the Divisional Commissioner soon after the meeting,” Khawaja said.

An army official posted in 29 RR Haider Beigh Head Quarter on the condition of anonymity said that all the allegations leveled against the Army in the news report are baseless. He said that few militants were active in Palhalan area and keeping this fact in view the Army used to call youth for questioning.

“We never arrested anybody. We used to call them for questioning and the Army never harassed them,” he said.

Mir inspects On Farm Development works in border areas

Jammu, June 04: Minister for Agriculture, Ghulam Hassan Mir today inspected the On Farm D e v e l o p m e n t Wo r k s executed during 2012-13 in villages Gazipur Kulian, Badyal Qazian, Chohalla and Seer Balah under Ranbir Canal project by Command Area Development Department Jammu.

The Minister was accompanied by Director Command Area Development Jammu, Parvez Ahmed Malik, Chief Agriculture Officer CAD Jammu, Dr Rama Kant Sharma, Project Officer, S&WM CAD Jammu, V R Parihar and Assistant Soil Conservation Officers of CAD Jammu.

The Minister interacted with the farmers of area and appreciated the quality of works done by the technical officers of the department. He appealed the farmers to maintain the field channels properly so as to increase the efficiency in

usage of water thereby enhancing the production and productivity of the crops in the project areas.

The farmers also appreciated the role of department in the construction of concrete channels which has reduced the seepage losses thereby providing the water at tail ends and also increasing the area under irrigation as well as the productivity of crops.

The Minister inspected 800 meter, 1056 meter and 1900 meter distributaries at Badyal Qazian, Seer-Balah and Gazipur Kulian respectively which provided direct irrigated water supply to about 200 farmers.He asked the executing agencies to complete all ongoing works in stipulated time frame. He asked them to ensure complete participation of panchayat representatives while formulating and implementing development programmes in such border areas.

SSP Baramulla Zubair Ahmed Khan said that police never arrested any youth in Palhalan area and neither, “we called any youth for questioning.”

“During the meeting no local was able to produce single evidence against the police as we had never arrested any youth,” Khan said.

Executive Magistrate Pattan, Moin Ahmed Kakroo said that locals demanded that Civil Administration Darbar should be held in Palhalan every month. “Locals said that they only want Civil Administration Darbar so that they can put forth their grievances before the administration,” he said adding that locals assured DC Baramulla that they will not allow their youth to indulge in unlawful activities.

He further said that an Awami Darbar will be held at Palhalan in next month.

Pertinently, few days back, a newspaper had carried a story on atrocities committed by government forces in north Kashmir’s Palhalan area.

Wani, Vikar inaugurate, lay foundation stone of road projects Banihal, June 04: To provide basic amenities and fulfill the public aspirations and long pending demands, Minister for R&B and Mechanical Engineering, Abdul Majid Wani and Minister of state for Technical Education, Information, Power and CA&PD, Vikar Rasool Wani started construction work of five new road p r o j e c t s t o d a y. T h e Ministers laid the foundation stones of Kharkoot to Zabaan road 4 KM, Nowgam to Danner road 3 KM, Tethar to Takia road 1.5 KM, Shalgadi to Nagam road 2 KM, and Karachihal to Nowgam 3.5 KM. These road projects will be completed at an estimated cost of over Rs. 12.50 crore. They also laid the foundation stone of foot bridge at Banihal over Chanjloo Nallah over an estimated cost of Rs 39.17 lakh.Later, the Ministers inaugurated the Flyover bridge at Ramban completed at a cost of Rs.

‘Kashmir is my Heart’

46.82 lakh. They also inaugurated the college road at Karol. Later, Mr. Wani and Mr. Vikar Rasool addressed public gatherings at Chamalwas and Nawgam, Kharkoot.

Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Wani announced Chamalwaas to Ghagn road for an estimated cost of Rs. 6.76 crore and inspection hut building at Chamalwaas and asked the concern authorities to identify land for the project. He said that Government is committed to provide road connectivity to every unconnected villages of far flung area of the state.

The Minister directed the o f f i c e r s o f Wo r k s Department to submit DPRs of road projects of unconnected areas of the district under PMGSY so that people may take benefits of Government schemes.

He directed the Education Department to fill up the vacant posts on ReT pattern on fast track recruitment basis.

Artist Rouble Nagi Visits KU’s DLL, MERC Srinagar, June 04: In her maiden visit to the picturesque Kashmir University campus, the enthralled prominent sculptor, mural designer and artist, Rouble Nagi today said that she would always portray Kashmir as a “big and dearest heart”.

“Kashmir is my love. This is such a beautiful place that I honestly would portray it (Kashmir) as a big heart and dearest,” while interacting the officials at the Directorate of Lifelong Learning (DLL), University of Kashmir, Nagi, said.

She also said that the youth in Kashmir need to take to the art as a medium of expression. “Youth here should just close their eyes and whatever comes into their mind and heart, they should portray the same on the canvas.”

As a process of roping in some of the noted figures in art, literature, journalism, academics for the overall community bulling development programmes, the officials at the directorate said that it also aims to take up some initiatives to with such personalities and institutions to for the community upliftment. Nagi’s visit to the University was organised by the Kashmir University’s DLL. While congesting with the officials at the directorate, Nagi said that she would soon come to Kashmir to start an art workshop with the students of the Kashmir University

and children of other downtrodden sectors.

“We need to build a strong base to communicate with the unreached and unprivileged class of our society. The children of such areas need our care and concern,” she said. The In-charge director, Dr GH Mir said that his directorate was

open enough to incorporate artists, entrepreneurs, businessmen, academics, scholars for the overall personality of the students thronging the directorate for various courses.

Dr. G H Mir, an expert in lifelong learning has been appointed incharge Director of the prestigious Directorate of Lifelong Learning of the University of Kashmir. “We have to work among masses and lead numerous missions and projects which are aimed at

improving the quality of life of the people, empowering the unprivileged and vocationalisation of educated youth. And for that we need to collaborate with the artist like Ms Nagi,” Dr. G H Mir said.

Later Nagi visited the Kashmir University‘s Media Education Research Centre to have an informal interaction with the factuality and students.

“We always welcome the personalities like artist Ms Nagi, who cam share their expertise and the passion opf their profession with our talented students,” co-ordinator, MERC, Faruq Masudi said. Masudi invited the noted artist to some classes on layout designing and aesthetics of art.

The DLL later organised a visit of Nagi to the Baitul Hilal Yateem Khana, Jawahar Nagar, where the Nagi sat and painted with the children.

It may be recalled here, the Directorate of Lifelong Learning (DLL), earlier known as Centre for Adult Continuing Education and Extension (CACEE) was established 1978 with academic status under the University of Kashmir in order to bring the change in the lives of the common masses of the region by providing professional, vocational, skill based and job oriented courses, workshops, trainings, seminars, sensitization cum awareness programmes.

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Lone dedicates Health Sub Center at Hajin Bandipora, June 04: Minister of the Mokahdoomyari and for Higher Education, Mr. its vicinities.

Mohammad Akbar Lone The Minister said that t o d a y r e i t e r a t e d t h a t Government has already Government is committed to fulfilled the demands of the the upliftment and dignified people by providing basic life of destitute and poor a m e n i t i e s i n c l u d i n g populace of the State. He adequate supply of drinking said by the implementation water, irrigation, electricity, of various developmental better road connectivity, a n d w e l f a r e s c h e m e s basic education and better launched by the Government health care facilities in the day to day problems area and more efforts are pertaining to the life of the being done in this regard. people are being redressed.

On the occasion, various Addressing a gathering of deputations put forth various the people after inaugurating issues and problems before a H e a l t h S u b C e n t e r the Minister. The Minister constructed at the cost of Rs. gave patient hearing to all the 2 2 . 3 7 l a c s a t deputationists and assured Makhdoomyari, Hajin block for early redressal of their of Sumbal constituency. genuine demands. He also Mr. Lone said that providing directed filling and boundary basic amenities including fencing of the sub center better healthcare facilities compound. are among the priorities of Chief Medical Officer, the Government. He said by Bandipora, Dr Malik Bashir, establishing this health sub o f f i c e r s o f H e a l t h center which was long Department, J&K Housing pending demand of the Board, large gathering of people of the area will people were present on the benefit about 6000 peoples occasion.

Sakina lauds WDC, asks entrepreneurs to lay stress on quality Srinagar, June 04: Minister for Social Welfare, Ms Sakina Itoo has lauded J & K Women Development Corporation for playing vital role in providing employment to qualified women entrepreneurs by providing finance for establishment of their income generating units.

She said that empowering skilled women (ESW) a part of Sher-i-Kashmir Employment and Welfare Programme for youth has been launched in 2010 and so far thousands of youth of the State have been benefitted.

Interacting with women entrepreneurs, the Minister advised them to lay emphasis on quality of the product to fetch good market for better sales. She expressed happiness that a number of women entrepreneurs have become selfreliant by adopting many

trades and said that this is a basic step for empowerment of the women.

Welcoming the Minister, the Managing Director Wo m e n D e v e l o p m e n t Corporation, Ms Nahid Soz highlighted the role of the Corporation in the empowerment of women with particular reference to ‘ESW’. She said that JKWDC so far had covered 964 entrepreneurs by providing loan approximately to the tune of Rs. 15 crore since the launch of the scheme. On the occasion entrepreneurs put forth their demands before the Minister for easing bank loans and removing of other bottlenecks coming in the way of establishing their income generating units.

The interaction programme was attended by a large number of entrepreneurs and other concerned officers.

Interactive session on Udaan held at S P College Srinagar, June 04: An interactive session on the project ‘Udaan’ was held today at S. P. College, Srinagar. Ms. Bint Abbas, a r ep r e s e n t a t i v e o f t h e National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC), Government of India made a powerpoint presentation regarding the project Udaan an initiative by Government of India for enhancing the skill set of Kashmiri youth.

She highlighted the various avenues and opportunities available to J&K youth through Udaan in various MNC’s. Principal of the college Dr. Yaseen Ahmad Shah, stressed upon the students to develop a taste for mobility and take informed decisions regarding the ‘Udaan’.

The programme was organized by the Udaan Cell of the College.

Office of the Regional Transport Office Kashmir NOTICE

Whereas a joint application has been received from Shri Mohd. Ayoub Beigh S/o Abdul Samad R/o Rathpora Sgr. (as Transferor) and Shri Mohd.

Yaseen Rather S/o Ghulam Nabi Rather R/o Ganderpora Iddgah Sgr. (as Transferee) for transfer of Taxi Carriage route permit No. 1675-MC Covering vehicle No. JK01F-9839.

Now, Therefore, it is notified for general information that objections, if any to the proposed transfer of the said route permit/vehicle shall be filed in writing in the office of the Regional Transport Officer, Kashmir within a period of seven days from the date of publication of this notice. Seller and Purchaser identified by the authorised representative of M/s New JK Roadways namely Mr. Mohd. Yaseen.

No: JK RTOK 2374 Sd/- Regional Transport Officer Dated: 04-06-2013 Kashmir

Office of the Regional Transport Office Kashmir NOTICE

Whereas a joint application has been received from Shri Gulam Mustaffa S/o Gh. Mohd. Allaie R/o Balhama Sgr. (as Transferor) and Shri Mohammad Ayoub S/o Ghulam Mohammad R/o Maisuma Sgr. (as Transferee) for transfer of Taxi Carriage route permit No. 3075-MC Covering vehicle No. JK01H-9867.

Now, Therefore, it is notified for general information that objections, if any to the proposed transfer of the said route permit/vehicle shall be filed in writing in the office of the Regional Transport Officer, Kashmir within a period of seven days from the date of publication of this notice. Seller and Purchaser identified by the authorised representative of M/s S.T.W Co. namely Mr. Bagh Hussain.

No: JK RTOK 2313 Sd/- Regional Transport Officer Dated: 03-06-2013 Kashmir

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Azad will be the next CM: Congress Srinagar, June 04: Congress Party Tuesday said that it will never form any sort of alliance with National Conference and will contest elections on its own. The party has reiterated that Ghulam Nabi Azad will be Chief Ministerial candidate of the party.

In a statement, former Minister G.M.Saroori, Haji Nisar, former MLA Sopore Haji Abdul Rashid, former MLC Mohammad Amin Bhat and senior Congress leader Surinder Singh Chinni have claimed that Ghulam Nabi Azad will be the next Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir.

They said Congress party has its own identity and in no case, this party will form any kind of alliance with National Conference.

Sher Bagh Grenade Attack Solved: Police Srinagar, June 04: Police from South Kashmir’s Anantnag district claimed to solve the case of grenade attack on police post Sher Bagh and arrested 4 persons involved in the attack on Tuesday.

According to district police authorities, on Monday, a grenade was lobbed on police post Sher Bagh Islamabad. A case FIR No. 160/2013 was registered at police station Islamabad and the investigation was started.

Police said, during the investigation, a suspect, Irshad Ahamd Dar son of Ghulam Mohammad Dar resident of Sheerpora Islamabad was detained. “On questioning, he revealed that one Mukhtar Ahmad Dar son of Mushtaq Ahmad Dar resident of Dangerpora Anantnag lobbed the grenade on police post Sher Bagh on the directions of Hizbul Mujahidin militant Mubarak Ahmad Wani alias Major Saqib and Fayaz Talak who is presently in central jail,” the police spokesman informed.

The spokesman said that the entire plan of the attack on police post Sherbagh was made at Talak Bakery in which two of their associates Muzaffer Ahmad Itoo son of Abdul Ahad Itoo resident of Muran Pulwama and Amir Syed Salathi son of Mohammad Syed resident of Iqbalabad K.P Road Anantnag were also present.

“Anantnag police arrested Mukhtar Ahmad Dar, Muzaffer Ahmad Itoo and Amir Syed Salathi, thereby solving the case, however, two more members of this HM module are evading arrest. The efforts are on to apprehend them,” spokesman said.

1 dead, 4 injured in accidents Srinagar, June 04: A 5 years old girl was killed and four others including a minor were injured in different road accidents across the Kashmir Valley.

A Mini bus of Arshid Memorial High School, Bulbul Nowgam, Anantnag, bearing registration number JK03B/3350 hit a girl Lubna Jan, age about 5 years, daughter of Farooq Ahmad Mir resident of Bulbul Nowgam at Bulbul Nowgam, in the jurisdiction of police station Anantnag, resulting in her on spot death.

A case has been registered in this regard.

A Truck bearing registration number JK04A/4761 skidded off the road and turned turtle on road side near SEE Check Post, Kulgam, in the jurisdiction of police station Qazigund, resulting in injuries to driver Rakesh Kumarson of Shankar Dass resident of Udhampur.

The injured was shifted to Qazigund Hospital for treatment. A case has been registered in this regard.

An unidentified vehicle hit a Motorcycle bearing registration number JK01C/5393 near Bilal colony, KP Road, Anantnag, in the jurisdiction of police station Mattan, resulting in injuries to motorcyclist Mudasir Ahmad Peer, son of Irshad Ahmad resident of Pehru Mattan. The See......Accidents on Pg. 11

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PDP, a safe haven for corrupt people: NC

Srinagar, June 04:

Ruling National Conference (NC) today said the Opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) had become a safe haven for corrupt people in Jammu and Kashmir.

"Mufti Mohammad Sayeed talks about a corruption-free society and on the other hand takes all corrupt people into his party fold who have cases pending in various anti-graft courts," Chief Minister Omar Abdullah's political secretary Tanvir Sadiq said in a statement.

Without naming anyone, Sadiq said, from Doda to Kashmir, all ex-bureaucrats who have recently joined PDP, have cases pending against them.

Terming the PDP a "safe haven" for corrupt people, he said, "The PDP leadership continues to embarrass themselves shamelessly by getting corrupt people in their fold and still have the audacity to make ridiculous accusation against the government."

Sadiq alleged that PDP now has the "distinction" of being the only party whose majority of leaders have corruption cases against them.

"Amusingly, all these ex-bureaucrats, who have joined this par-

ty, are the same ones who were charged by the PDP regime on corruption charges when wholesale corruption, nepotism and kickbacks in purchases were order of the day," he alleged.

The National Conference-Congress coalition has created substantial means to check corruption by setting up the Vigilance Commission, re-constituting the Accountability Commission and empowering people through Right to Information Act and Public Service Guarantee Act, he said.

"This will help in identifying unscrupulous elements in the administration and then they can join the Inkpot (election symbol of PDP) party," he added sarcastically.

Reacting to the statement of PDP Patron Mufti Mohammad Tanvir said “Yes, Mufti sahib is a glaring example of a yes-man of Delhi and that was proved during PR Bill in the assembly” adding “He succumbed to Delhi’s dictates, and delivered the biggest blow to special status of state” “The fact that BJP members had come all the way from Delhi to garner support for the PDP shows who seeks directions from Delhi” said Tanvir adding “It proves beyond doubt where his loyalties

lay” he further added “For 40 years, PDP patron used to unfold congress flags in every village of the state and now is using the green flag to hoodwink the people” "People are wise enough to understand the designs behind PDP's double speak as they have experienced this characteristic of the party since its inception in the politics. There only aim is to grab power by hook and crook” Tanvir said.

Asking them to come out clear on their stand on Self rule Omar Abdullah’s Political Secretary said “Now they are looking for some other ways and means to find a resolution, They have forgotten Self rule and not even once have they mentioned about it in their recent gathering, they should come out clearly to say that their self rule was just an imaginary document and its over” said Sadiq “As self-rule balloon has burst without a whimper, this party will face the same fate.”

“Why didn’t PDP patron speak about re-negotiation of NHPC when he was a minister in Mir Qasim Sahib’s cabinet or when he was the Home Minister of India or even utter a word when he was the Chief Minister of the state” asked See.......NC on Pg. 11

GOVERNOR JAMMU & KASHMIR

No reaction on self-appointees: Salman Islamabad, June 04: Hafiz Saeed, the founder of the terror outfit Lashkar-e-Tayeba (LeT) has once again warned the political leadership of Pakistan not to renew friendly ties with India.

Saeed's warning comes on the eve of the oath taking ceremony of new prime minister of the country. Saeed said that Pakistan cannot hold out its hand of friendship unless the Kashmir issue is resolved.

Saeed, who now heads the banned charity, Jamaat-ud-Dawa (JuD), warned Prime Minister elect Nawaz Sharif that those who voted him to power would not want him to extend the hand of friendship to India.

Saeed said that unless the Kashmir issue is resolved, there can be no trade, no friendship, no

agreements with India.

Soon after his Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz emerged victorious in the historic May 11th ballot, Sharif had said he was even willing to go to New Delhi to improve ties.

Saeed also cautioned the new government from granting any trade concessions to India.

Saeed also said that India will not get the Most Favoured Nation (MFN) status unless the Kashmir issue is resolved.

He also said that Indian PM Manmohan Singh should stop doing politics on Kashmir.

Saeed is the founder of the JUD which is the parent organization of the LET which masterminded the Mumbai 2008 attacks that killed 166 people, including six Americans.

The US had last year put

a 10 million dollar bounty on Saeed, yet he roams free in Pakistan.

Reacting to the statement of Hafiz Saeed, External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid has said India would like to engage with elected governments in Pakistan rather than respond to statements made by non-state actors.

"He has made a statement of that nature, I'm not sure he has won any elections. Pakistan has just had a democratic election and they have elected Nawaz Sharif's party and I believe he will soon be elected as Prime Minister," said Khurshid.

"So, I think we rather go by what he says and what elected representatives of Pakistan say rather than people who are self-appointed," he added, while responding See.......Hafiz Saeed on Pg. 11

Anantnag, June 04:

At least six civilians and a policeman were injured when suspected militants hurled a grenade towards an Army vehicle South Kashmir’s Anantnag town on Tuesday.

Eyewitnesses said that the Army vehicle (029147972M) belonging to one Sector Rashtriya Rifles was smoothly plying on the road at around 12 in the afternoon, when near Mehandikadal, unidentified persons hurled a grenade on it which exploded with a bang leaving at least seven persons including a police Head Constable wounded. The tyres and fuel tank was completely damaged due to blast.

Though the Army vehicle was damaged in the grenade blast, however no Army personnel was injured in the incident.

A police official said that See.......Injured on Pg. 11

Robinhood arrested Gulzar shifted to for running Central Jail, one militant module more arrested

Doda, June 04:

Police Tuesday arrested ‘encounter specialist’ sub-inspector Shiv Kumar alias Robinhood for allegedly running a militant module in the Doda-Kishtwar belt. Shiv Kumar was instrumental in killing more than 70 militants.

Confirming his arrest Minister of State for Home Sajad Ahmed Kitchloo said that police is investigating the matter. “Yes, the police has arrested him and the investigation is in progress,” Kitchloo said.

According to reports, Shiv Kumar Sharma was allegedly involved in running the militant module in Kishtwar district that was involved in the grenade attack on Thathri police station last month.

The crime of Sharma came to fore after the five suspects allegedly involved in grenade attack revealed during interrogation that Sharma provided weapons and explosive materials to them.

Police Sources said that accused officer used to allegedly provide arms and ammunition to local youth and later on, arresting them.

Superintendent of Police (SP) Doda, Arif Rishu confirmed the arrest of SOG officer saying that they have taken him on ten days police remand from Chief Judicial Majistrate Doda. Pertinently, Sharma is the recipient of President’s gallantry award and he has been instrumental in gunning down more than 70 militants.

Budgam, June 04: The seventh girl recorded her statement before the Chief Judicial Magistrate Budgam, accusing the fake ‘faith-healer’ Gulzar Ahmad Bhat of sexually abusing her. Meanwhile, Gulzar Bhat was again produced before the Court during the early hours

on Tuesday while police sealed all the entry points of the Court and didn’t allow anyone to enter the premises.

A police official, who is part of the investigation process, told said that seventh girl came forward and recorded her statement.

“The girl voluntarily See......Gulzar on Pg. 11

RAJ BHAVAN SRINAGAR-190001

MESSAGE I am happy to learn that the Department of Ecology, Environment and Remote Sensing, J&K Government, is celebrating the World Environment Day by organizing a number of awareness programmes.

The continuing degradation of the environment and the adverse consequences of the growing phenomenon of climate change pose a serious threat to biodiversity and the livelihood of millions of people across the world. It is, therefore, of paramount importance that the global community launches a concerted effort for effectively responding to the emerging environmental challenges. In this context, the celebration of the World Environment Day provides a profitable occasion for focusing on ecological issues and generating widespread public awareness about the vital importance of protecting the environment.

Discussions on the theme of this year's World Environment Day "Think, Eat, Save" - can gainfully contribute to enlarge awareness of ensuring against waste of food which leads to loss of precious resources and, besides, adversely impacts the environment.

I compliment the Department of Ecology, Environment and Remote Sensing for observing the World Environment Day and wish them success in all their future endeavours.

4th June, 2013 Srinagar.

N. N. Vohra

CHIEF MINISTER Jammu & Kashmir

Hafiz Saeed warns Pak 7 injured in grenade on ties with India blast

C M Y K

MESSAGE It is increasingly recognized that there is a clear cut correlation between the environment and sustainability of life and life forms. It then becomes essential to take care of our environment and ward off environmental degradation. We owe this to ourselves, our future generations and to the planet we inhabit.

On the World Environment Day, each year, the need to promote and maintain the environment, ecological diversity and related ecosystems is highlighted. This year’s theme is, “Think, Eat. Save’. This theme is pertinent and germane. If we are able to minimize wastage of food and not consume extravagantly, this will impact and ensure food security which, in turn, will redound positively to the environment. The theme falls within the ambit and power of each individual. If each individual takes care and consumes thoughtful, this will have aggregate results and benefits.

I wish the department of Ecology, Environment and Remote sensing which is celebrating the World Environment Day on June 5, 2013 in an attempt to generate awareness amongst the people all the very best.

(Omar Abdullah)

MINISTER FOREST, ECOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENT J&K GOVERNMENT

Mian Altaf Ahmad

MESSAGE World Environment day like every year is being observed on 5th June.

This is the day when we rededicate ourselves to the cause of the environmental issues and services. Our environment is precious and we have to maintain it for posterity. It is the duty of every citizen to contribute through small local actions in this direction, be it planting trees, keeping the surrounding clean, saving our energy/water, non use of polythene etc.

This year the theme of the World Environment Day (WED) as envisaged by UNEP &FAO is “Think, Eat, Save” It is very relevant today when one third of the total food of the world is getting wasted and there are people who sleep hungry every day. It is an ethical, economic & environmental issue given the enormous waste of energy, fertilizers and other inputs on food produced but never eaten. We should use only the seasonal fruits/vegetables instead of frozen foods which cost heavily on the environment.

On the occasion of World Environment Day, I hope the Department of Ecology, Environment and Remote Sensing will carry this message to every nook and corner of the state and wish them success in this endeavour.

(Mian AltafAhmad) Minister for Forest, Ecology & Environment

C M Y K