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Srinagar, June 30 : One person died while six others were injured in separate road accidents across the valley. An unknown Tractor hit a pedestrian Ram Dass son of Om Girdari resident of Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh at Qazigund resulting in his on spot death. The dead body is lying in Emergency Hospital Qazigund for legal formalities. Police has registered a case in this regard. Meanwhile, an Alto car bearing registration number JK03D-2570 driven by Arshid Ahmad Reshi resident of Bontooru turned turtle at Khakdar Poshnari, in the jurisdiction of Police Station Achabal, Anantnag See Accidents On PG 11..
03 bodies recovered at separate places Srinagar, June 30 : Three bodies were recovered at different places in the valley. Police has started the investigations to ascertain the causes of the deaths. Anantnag police recovered a male body from river Lidder at Peth Nambal in the jurisdiction of Police Station Mattan. The body was later identified as Nanak Singh son of Gareeb Singh resident of Mattan. The body was handed over to his legal heirs for last rites. Police has started investigation to ascertain the cause of the death. An un-identified male body age about 43 years was recovered from Nalla Zojilla. The body was brought to Sonamarg Hospital for identification. Police has started investigation in this regard. Shopian police recovered the body of 30 years old mentally unsound person Mushtaq Ahmad Wani son of Ghulam Hassan Wani resident of Nadigam, Shopain from a See Places On PG 11..
Death of woman Relatives accuse husband of killing wife Srinagar, June 30: The locals and relatives of a married woman, who died under mysterious circumstances a week before in Central Kashmir’s Ganderbal District, Monday staged a protest demonstration and accused the victim’s husband and in-laws of killing her for dowry. Scores of people from Argam Bandipora, the native village of the deceased woman assembled in Press Enclave Srinagar and alleged that the victim Babli Jan (23) was murdered by her husband Muhammad Ashraf Qureshi at his residence Gulabpora Lar in Ganderbal. The protestors alleged that Ashraf was See Wife On PG 11..
Edit Page Holy month of Ramdhan The Holy month of Ramdhan has begun with that Muslims in every nook and corner of the world keep fasts to purify mind and soul and bow before Almighty to pardon the sins committed during the previous year knowingly or unknowingly. In fact, this whole month in itself is so sacred that it automatically provides ample opportunities to a person who sincerely and honestly wants to change the course of his life from evil to truth. Most of the events in Muslim calendar which have widely changed the history have occurred during this holy month including the revelation of Holy Quran, a spiritual constitution and a practical guide which teaches every
Govt keeps 3 AI planes on standby to evacuate them from Iraq
New Delhi, June 30: Air India has kept three planes on standby for evacuation of Indian nationals in strife-torn Iraq even as the Government reviewed the situation in the region at a high-level meeting after which it said the 39 abducted Indians were safe. The government also said that it was in touch with the 46 Indian nurses stranded in the militant stronghold of Tikrit and that they were unharmed. External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj chaired a meeting of Indian envoys to the Gulf countries to chalk out future strategy for safety and evacuation of nationals in Iraq. There are an estimated 10,000 Indian nationals in that country. The Spokesman of the Ministry of External Affairs said there were around 150 Indians in the zone of conflict and about 50 of them have left. "As of now in the zone of conflict, they are less than 100," the spokesperson said. The Government also decided to transfer part of welfare funds in the Indian missions in Gulf countries to its embassy in Baghdad to be used for helping Indians
to facilitate the departure of its nationals. Official sources said three Air India planes are on standby and ready to leave for Iraq at short notice to bring back the nationals. The state-owned airline is fully geared for the evac-
uation drill, the sources added. The family members of the kidnapped Indian nationals also met Swaraj who assured them that the government was taking all steps for the safety and evacuation of their kith and kin. Asked about the safety of Indians abducted by the rebels in
Srinagar, Jun 30 : In view of the Ramadan, the state authorities are likely to take some important steps vis-àvis the release of the youth, detained on the grounds of stone throwing in various parts of valley. Reports informed KNS that around hundred youth are at present behind bars for cases pertaining to stone pelting. Now the authorities have decided to initiate necessary measures that could pave way for their release, sources told KNS. The government has received various deputationsurging the authorities to release the youth arrested in the recent past on the grounds of stone pelting. The deputations have also urged the government that the release orders be issued keeping in view the sanity of the ongoing month of Ramadan. Authorities earlier had taken several youth into preventive custody as the polls
for the parliament were conducted in the recent past in Jammu and Kashmir. The state government had also maintained at that time that the youth involved on the stone throwing have been kept under the police custody so that the situation of law and order could not get disturbed in valley. The police authorities at that time had stated that it has detained the youth who had the past cases of disrupting law and order, registered. It was later informed that Omar Abdullah-led government in Jammu and Kashmir is all set to ‘review’ cases of at least 50 youth detained under various charges, including rioting and stone pelting, since 2010. National Conference President Dr Farooq Abdullah stated that there is a need to review the case of youth involved in minor offences of stone pelting. The NC patron had advocated for See Govt On PG 11..
New Delhi: Petrol price was on Monday hiked by a steep Rs 1.69 per litre and diesel by 50 paise a litre as the crisis in Iraq spooked international oil and currency markets. The hike, effective midnight tonight, excludes local sales tax or VAT and the actual increase will
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5 Foreign satellites launched, PM appreciates scientists Sriharikota, June 30: PSLV C23 carrying French Earth Observation Satellite SPOT-7 and four co-passenger spacecrafts from Singapore, Canada and Germany was successfully launched from Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, witnessed the historic moment. After a perfect lift off from the First Launch Pad in Satish Dhawan Space Centre here at 9.52 AM witnessed by Modi, Indian Space Research Organisation's workhorse Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle PSLV-C23 placed all five satellites into their intended orbits, one after the other between 17 and 19 minutes after liftoff, in textbook precision. Though the Mission Readiness Review Committee and Launch Authorisation Board had on Friday cleared the launch, the launch time was rescheduled to 9.52 AM Monday, a delay of three minutes, attributed to "probable space debris" coming in the rocket's way. Besides its primary payload of 714 kg French
Earth Observation Satellite SPOT-7, PSLV C23 carried and placed in orbit 14 kg AISAT of Germany, NLS7.1 (CAN-X4) and NLS7.2 (CAN-X5) of Canada each weighing 15 kg and the 7 kg VELOX-1 of Singapore. In his first official visit to this spaceport, Modi asked the space community to develop a SAARC satelite even as he heaped praise on Indian space scientists, recalling their contributions from the early days. He referred to pictures showing rocket components being transported on bicycles. A visibly elated Modi, who said it was a 'privilege' to witness the event, congratulated "our brilliant space scientists for a successful launch". "This fills every Indian's heart with pride and I can see the joy reflected on your face," he said from the Mission Control Room, adding Monday's successful launch of foreign satellites was a "global endorsement of India's space capbility". Besides Modi, See One On PG 11..
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Srinagar, Jun 30 : As the holy month of Ramadan commenced on Monday, people in Kashmir observed fast with religious zeal and fervour. In
New Delhi, June 30: The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, has greeted people on the beginning of the holy month of Ramzan. Following is the text of the Prime Minister's tweet: “As Ramzan begins, I convey my greetings & pray that the Holy Month brings peace & happiness in everyone's life.” (CNS) large numbers, people were seen participating in congregational prayers in mosques. The shops in the city centre on Monday opened late due to
be higher, varying from city to city. Petrol in Delhi will cost Rs 73.58 per litre, up Rs 2.02 from Rs 71.56 at present. Diesel rates will go up by 56 paise to Rs 57.84 per litre. "Due to geo-political unrest in the Middle East, there has been
significant increase in international oil prices during the past two weeks. "The international prices of gasoline (petrol) have increased by more than USD 4 per barrel, and the rupee-US dollar exchange rate has also deteriorated. The combined impact of both these factors has warranted an increase in petrol prices by Rs 1.69 per litre, excluding state levies," Indian Oil Corp, the nation's largest oil firm, said. Diesel rates were hiked in continuation with the previous UPA government's January 2013 policy of raising prices in small doses every month to eliminate subsidy. IOC said despite the 17 hikes since then, oil firms are losing Rs 3.40 a litre on diesel. Losses have increased from Rs 2.80 a litre earlier this month due to firming up of international oil rates and the rupee depreciating against the US dollar. Besides diesel, the state oil firms lose Rs 33.07 a litre on kerosene sold through the public distribution system (PDS) and See Petrol On PG 11..
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Security arrangements completed for PM’s visit Baramulla, June 30: Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Kashmir Valley and subsequent protest call forwarded by Hurriyat hawk on July 4 against the proposed visit, security in Valley especially in North Kashmir’s Baramulla district where Modi is arriving to inaugurate Uri II Hydro Power Project has been beefed up. Sources told CNS that a high level security review meeting was held in North Kashmir in which top police and other officials from different security agencies participated. Authorities are apprehensive that some people may stage protest on July 4 against See Visit On PG 11..
03 teens drown in the valley
Srinagar, June 30 (KNS): Three teenagers including a girl were drowned at different places while bathing in nallahs to beat the summer heat. Shareen Tariq son of Tariq Ahmad Mahjoor resident of Sangri Baramulla a 9th class student who had come to visit his relatives in Drugmulla on 29th got drowned while bathing in Nallah Pohru. The Police and civil administration launched a rescue operation with the assistance of Army. Later the assistance of marine commandos of Indian Navy Marcos was also sought by the administration. See Valley On PG 11..
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the region, the MEA spokesperson said, "I have no reports since last evening. The last evening report I have communicated to you that they remain unharmed...they are in captivity...we have got some leads on them. ...We are working on the lead that were provided yesterday." He said the Indian nurses in Tikrit "remain concerned because of noises and fighting are going on in surrounding area but as of now they remain safe". "We are in contact with them," he said. "My understanding ...as of now is that we have been in touch with the nurses just a few hours ago. Also they remain unhurt. Their hospital has not been intruded upon," he added. The spokesperson said the government was in touch with the Indian nationals in Iraq. "At this stage ...we are working with them and their companies as well as those agents who have sent them come here to Iraq to bring them back by commercial flights. This initial phase will begin by tomorrow or latest by flight availability. This is a national endeavour," the spokesperson added.
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the first day of the Ramadan with the roads witnessing less traffic as compared to other days. According to the KNS correspondent, people here were seen busy in buying fruits and other eatable that would be consumed at the dusk (Iftaar). Also the officials of the market checking squad were observed making rounds of the various markets to check the rates and quality of the food items be-
ing sold to people at present. Also due to the increase in the temperatures, people were seen busy in the purchase of juices and ice creams, meant to be consumed later. The Naats and the Quranic recitations were being played at the various shops selling CDs and audio cassettes at Lal Chowk. Huge rush was also witnessed at the See Holly On PG 11..
22 children of Doda district sent for Cleft Surgery Doda, June 30 : The Deputy Commissioner Doda Mr Mubarak Singh today flagged off a group of twenty two children of the district for cleft surgery at Amandeep Hospital Amritsar. While flagging off the children group, the DDC revealed that under this scheme, in first instance, the children with special need (CWSN) are identified through Zonal Resource Persons /Cluster Resource Persons, followed by organisation of health assessment camps in collaboration with Health department and a team from ALIMCO Kanpur UP. He added that the deserving children are prescribed assistive devices by special doctors which are being arranged by Ed-
ucation department from Artificial Limbs Manufacturing Co-operation of Indian (ALMCO), a government undertaking organisation and under this scheme minor operations, physiotherapy, home based education is also being provided to Children With Special Need (CWSN). It was also revealed that, during the last two years, 49 cleft surgeries have been successfully conducted at Amandeep Hospital Amritsar and the cured children are now leading a normal life and pursuing studies efficiently. The main organiser of the schemes Mr Kismat Singh, District coordinator IED said that this scheme has See Doda On PG 11..
Ganderbal, June 30: A Forester and a Forest Guard was suspended by the department on Monday for allegedly being hand in glove with timber smugglers after police seized a vehicle containing smuggling timber in Central Kashmir’s Ganderbal district. Police sources told CNS that after receiving inputs smuggled timber is being ferried in the area, a police party stopped a vehicle (JK01H-0496) near Haran Shalabugh area of Ganderbal and seized the smuggled See Police On PG 11..
Scorching heat engulfs valley Weatherman predict no respite in near future Srinagar, Jun 30 (KNS):
With the increase in the temperatures in Srinagar on the very first day of Ramazan, the weathermen here predicted light to moderate rain and thundershowers at some places. According to the KNS correspondent, Srinagar recorded 32.6 °C temperatures on Monday with the night temperatures recorded as 19.2 oC. The state metrological department has stated that there is a possibility of light rain, thundershower in Srinagar with the maximum and minimum temperatures will be round 32°C and 19°C respectively.
With mercury soaring in Kashmir, kids await summer break Srinagar, Jun 30: With the scorching heat giving tough time to the people at large in Srinagar, no decision so far has been taken by the authorities over the announcement of the summer vacations for the school going children.Details have informed See Break On PG 11.. In Jammu region there will be Rain at some places and the maximum and minimum temperatures will be around 36°C and 27°C respectively. According to MET office reports, Kashmir valley witnessed See Future On PG 11..
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One Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, Andhra Pradesh Governor E S L Narasimhan and Union Minister M Venkaiah Naidu also witnessed the launch from the Sriharikota spaceport, about 100 kilometres from Chennai. The Prime Minister arrived in Chennai on Sunday enroute to Sriharikota to witness the event. French satellite SPOT 7, identical to SPOT-6, which ISRO had launched in 2012, would be placed diametrically opposite to SPOT-6, forming part of the existing Earth observation satellite. European space technology company Airbus Defence and Space has built SPOT-7. Germany's AISAT satellite would focus on the global sea-traffic monitoring system with special emphasis on high traffic zones using AIS signals. It is also Germany's first DLR satellite in the nano-satellite class. NLS 7.1 and NLS 7.2 are from the University of Toronto, Institute of Aerospace Studies/ Space Flight Laboratory in Canada. Both payloads would perform Two-spacecraft precision formation flying using differential GPS with centimetre-level relative position and sub-metre level accurate position control system. Satellite VELOX-1 from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore is a technology demonstrator for in-house design of image sensor, MEMS-based attitude determination and control system and inter-satellite RF link. The five satellites were launched under commercial arrangements that ANTRIX (ISRO's commercial arm) entered into with the respective foreign agencies. ISRO has so far launched 35 satellites from 19 countries around the globe -- Algeria, Argentina, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, Indonesia, Israel, Italy, Japan, Korea, Luxembourg, Singapore, Switzerland, The Netherlands, Turkey and United Kingdom, bringing a huge sum to the country as foreign exchange. India began its space journey in 1975 with the launch of Aryabhatta using a Russian rocket and till date, it has completed over 100 space missions including missions to moon and mars.
Visit the visit of Prime Minister of India and to foil their attempts, they don’t want to take any chances and thus are preparing for a big security show ahead of the proposed visit. “We’re taking all possible security measures to have an incident free visit by the prime minister,” said a top police official. Separatist leader Syed Ali Geelani has called for protest in wake of Modi’s visit against what he said arrest spree, house detentions and confiscation of properties of pro-freedom people. A police official said that all security arrangements with regard to Prime Minister’s visit have been completed and already the security has been put in place in restive parts of North Kashmir. (CNS)
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Doda provided benefits to thousands of CWSN across the district. Additional Deputy Commissioner Doda, Mr. Imam Din, Chief Education Officer Doda, Mr. Mohd Ayaz Mughal among others were present on the occasion. (KNS)
Break KNS that despite that rise in the temperatures and inadequate facilities at the government schools in valley, the decision over the summer holidays has been kept in limbo by the government here- giving tough time to the kids. Parents while expressing resentment over the silence of the department about the crises getting erupted due to the increase in day temperatures stated that no facilities are in place for their children at schools to beat the scorching heat. “Where are the authorities at present who keep on claiming to have the best infrastructure at schools. Our children faint when they reach home as no measures have so far been taken in the schools during the ongoing hot summers,” said Mukhtar Ahmad, a Srinagar resident. Scores of other parents stated that little is being done on ground by the concerned department so that the children could study in conducive environs. Also there are no measures so far been taken to give a bit of relief to the school going children during the hot summer days. Despite Ramadan with most of the students on fasting, the authorities, according to the sources are yet to take the final call over the announcement of the summer break in valley. However, reports suggested that the education department has decided to announce the break after 20th of the ongoing month.
Future much increase in the temperatures during the last few days with Sunday’s temperature recorded as 31.6 oC. In Jammu, the temperatures on Sunday were recorded as 33.7 oC. The people of the region from the last several days are witnessing unabated increase in the temperatures. In Leh, the temperature remained 28. 2oC on Monday. The state metrological department Monday maintained during the last 24 hours there is a possibility of light rain and thundershowers. Maximum and Minimum temperatures will be around 30°C and 15°C respectively in Srinagar. In Jammu, the weather department predicted rain and thundershowers. Maximum and minimum temperatures will be around 37°C and 29°C respectively. Ladakh will be partly cloudy sky. Maximum and minimum temperatures will be around 25°C and 11°C respectively. (KNS)
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After strenuous efforts the body of the boy was fished out from the nallah today morning. In another incident, a 07 year old girl Meema daughter of Ghulam Qadir Bakerwal (nomads) resident of Jammu Dansal Jajeer Kothli at present Hutmurrah, in the jurisdiction of Police Station Mattan got drowned in Shahkul near Sundose. Police and Civil administration are on job to fish out the body from the nallah. In Ganderbal, another teenager Ziyafat Ahmad Mir son of Manzoor Ahmad resident of Sheikh Zoo Batwina, Ganderbal got drowned in river Jhelum at Sheikh Zoo, in the jurisdiction of Police Station Ganderbal. The body was fished out by locals and his relatives. (KNS)
resulting in injuries to four persons travelling in the car. All the injured were shifted to SMHS Srinagar and SKIMS Srinagar for further treatment. In another accident, an Innova bearing registration number GJ-6642 hit and injured a pedestrian Khati wife of Ghulam Rasool Ahanger resident of Lar Preng at National Highway near Preng. The injured was shifted to Sub District Hospital, Kangan for treatment. Police has registered a case in this regard. In another road accident, an unknown motor cyclist bearing registration number JK01J-331 skidded off the road near Fruit Mandi, in the jurisdiction of Police Station Parimpora, resulting in injuries to the motor cyclist. He was shifted to JVC Hospital for treatment. Police has registered a case in this regard. (KNS)
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granting ‘amnesty for boys and (that) their cases be withdrawn’. Reports have also informed that majority of the youth are detained in different police station in North Kashmir’s Baramulla and Sopore town. (KNS)
Filtration plant at Habdipora. After completion of legal formalities the body handed over to legal heirs for last rites. (KNS)
Holly Mutton and Chicken shops with the people purchasing the commodities in large numbers. Various others accused that the prices in the markets is not being monitored and that the sellers claim the rates of the certain commodities as per their own wish with no rate list hanging around the shops. The vendors in the city centre Lal Chowk made good business on Monday with the fruits, vegetables being sold to people at large. Polythene was widely used in the Srinagar markets on Monday with the concerned authorities on the deep slumber over the open usage of the banned entity. The people also accused that the authorities didn’t announce the rates of the essential commodities for the holy month, hence paving ways for the black marketing and illegal price hikes. Masses urged the state government to come up with the detailed rates of the items being sold in the markets so that buyers could not be deceived with the wrong rates. Also the mosques were seen crowded for whole days with particularly special lectures of Quran and Hadith were arranged at certain places for the people. Kashmir’s historic grand mosque witnessed the huge rush of believers on the very first day with the individual recitations of Quran going on for several hours inside the mosque premises. (KNS)
Police timber along with the vehicle. Sources said that during questioning, the arrested Driver Mushtaq Ahmed confessed that a Forester and a Forest Guard are hand in glove with the timber smugglers. Accordingly, Divisional Forest Officer Hafizullah Mir suspended the duo whom he identified as Forester Ghulam Muhammad Dar and Forest Guard Farooq Ahmed. A police official from Shadipora Police station told CNS that they have registered a case vide FIR number 92/2014 under section 379 of 6 Forest Act. (CNS)
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Wife encouraged by his parents and brothers to kill her wife. “Babli was innocent who suffered every time at the hands of her husband (policeman) and in-laws. They tortured her mentally and physically demanding dowry from her,” the brother of the victim woman told CNS. “Police have only arrested the husband of the victim so far and have not booked her in-laws on whose behest Babli jan was murdered,” they said. The protestors said that her in-laws brought Babli Jan to a nearby Health Care Centre in critical condition where doctors declared her brought dead. The victim according to the doctors was pregnant who bore torture marks. They demanded stern punishment for the accused husband and his family members. A police official told CNS that they have already arrested the husband of the victims and are waiting for the post mortem report. (CNS)
Sopore firing incident:
Enquiry officer extends deadline till July 03 Baramulla, June 30: The District Magistrate, Baram-
ulla, Dr. Farooq Ahmed Lone, who has been appointed as enquiry officer into the killing of a civilian at Sopore on June 23, 2014, has extended the last date of deposition before him till July 03, 2014. The last date was expiring today. Anyone having any knowledge about the said firing incident can now depose before him till July 03, 2014 from 2 pm onwards in his office at Baramulla. The depositions can be made orally or in the form of written affidavits. It is pertinent to mention here that the Government constituted an enquiry committee comprising District Magistrate Baramulla to ascertain the factual position with respect to the causes and circumstances of the firing incident that took place in Krankshivan, Sopore on June 23, 2014 leading to the death of one civilian, Arshad Ahmad Shah S/O Abdul Aziz Shah R/O Naseem Bagh, Sopore and injuries to four other persons. (KNS)
Territory captured in Iraq, Syria is the new 'caliphate', declares ISIL Baghdad: The al-Qaeda breakaway group that has seized much of northeastern Syria and huge tracts of neighboring Iraq formally declared the establishment of a new Islamic state on Sunday and demanded allegiance from Muslims worldwide. With brutal efficiency, the Sunni extremist group has carved out a large chunk of territory that has effectively erased the border between Iraq and Syria and laid the foundations of its proto-state. But the declaration, made on the first day of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, could trigger a wave of infighting among the Sunni militant factions that formed a loose alliance in the blitz across Iraq and impact the broader international jihadist movement, especially the future of al-Qaeda. The spokesman for the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant declared the group's chief, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, as the leader of the new caliphate, or Islamic state, and called on Muslims everywhere, not just those in areas under the organization's control, to swear loyalty to al-Baghdadi and support him. Members loyal to the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) wave ISIL flags in Raqqa, Iraq. Reuters ImageMembers loyal to the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) wave ISIL flags in Raqqa, Iraq. Reuters Image "The legality of all emirates, groups, states and organizations becomes null by the expansion of the caliph's authority and the arrival of its troops to their areas," said the spokesman, Abu Mohammed al-Adnani, in an audio statement posted online. "Listen to your caliph and obey him. Support your state, which grows every day." Al-Adnani loosely defined the Islamic state's territory as running from northern Syria to the Iraqi province of Diyala — a vast stretch of land straddling the border that is already largely under the Islamic State's control. He also said that with the establishment of the caliphate, the group was changing its name to just the Islamic State, dropping the mention of Iraq and the Levant. Muslim extremists have long
dreamed of recreating the Islamic state, or caliphate, that ruled over the Middle East, much of North Africa and beyond in various forms over the course of Islam's 1,400year history. It was unclear what immediate impact the declaration would have on the ground in Syria and Iraq, though experts predicted it could herald infighting among the Sunni militants who have joined forces with the Islamic State in its fight against Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki and his Shiite-led government. "Now the insurgents in Iraq have no excuse for working with ISIS if they were hoping to share power with ISIS," said Aymenn alTamimi, an analyst who specializes in Islamic militants in Iraq and Syria, using one of several acronyms for the Islamic State. "The prospect of infighting in Iraq is increased for sure." The greatest impact, however, could be on the broader international jihadist movement, in particular on the future of al-Qaeda. Founded by Osama bin Laden, the group that carried out the 11 September attacks on the US has long carried the mantle of the international jihadi cause. But the Islamic State has managed to do in Syria and Iraq what al-Qaeda never has — carve out a large swath of terri-
tory in the heart of the Arab world and control it. "This announcement poses a huge threat to al-Qaeda and its longtime position of leadership of the international jihadist cause," said Charles Lister, a visiting fellow at the Brookings Doha Center, in emailed comments. "Taken globally, the younger generation of the jihadist community is becoming more and more supportive of (the Islamic State), largely out of fealty to its slick and proven capacity for attaining rapid results through brutality." Al-Baghdadi, an ambitious Iraqi militant who has a $10 million US bounty on his head, took the reins of the Islamic State in 2010 when it was still an al-Qaeda affiliate based in Iraq. Since then, he has transformed what had been an umbrella organization focused mainly on Iraq into a transnational military force.Al-Baghdadi has long been at odds with al-Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahri, and the two had a very public falling out after al-Baghdadi ignored al-Zawahri's demands that the Islamic State leave Syria. Fed up with al-Baghdadi and unable to control him, al-Zawahri formally disavowed the Islamic State in February.
Ukraine crisis: Leaders to hold more talks amid clashes The leaders of Ukraine, Russia, Germany and France are to hold more talks to resolve the conflict in east Ukraine. Germany and France have urged Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko to extend a ceasefire with pro-Russian separatists - due to end on Monday evening - for a second time. The truce remains under strain, with five Ukrainian soldiers killed in clashes in the east. A Russian state TV cameraman was also shot dead while reporting in Donetsk. Russia's Channel One TV said that Anatoly Klyan, 68, was fatally wounded in the stomach when shots were fired by Ukrainian troops near a military base. He was reporting on pro-Russian separatists in the area. He is the third Russian TV journalist to be killed in Ukraine this month. In a statement on its website, Russia's foreign ministry said the cameraman's death showed that Ukraine's "security structures" clearly did not want a de-escalation of the conflict. The ministry demanded that Ukraine carry out an objective investigation. Deadline looms German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Francois Hollande held their second talks in a week with Mr Poroshenko and Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday. The leaders discussed the importance of the ceasefire and the implementation of Mr Poroshenko's peace plan, a statement (in French) from President Hollande's office said. Protesters gathered in Kiev to show their anger at the temporary ceasefire between government
troops and rebels in the east of Ukraine - 29 June 2014 Protesters gathered in Kiev on Sunday to voice their anger at President Poroshenko's truce with rebels A man holds a sign saying "We talk - they kill!" during a protest against the ceasefire in Independence Square in Kiev - 29 June 2014 One man at the demonstrations in the capital carried a sign saying: "We talk - they kill!" According to the AFP news agency, President Putin used the call to urge Mr Poroshenko to extend the ceasefire "for a longer period". However, protesters angered by the ceasefire gathered outside President Poroshenko's offices in Kiev on Sunday. The BBC's David Stern in Kiev says Mr Poroshenko is coming under increased pressure to resume military operations against the rebels. One demonstrator told Reuters news agency that the temporary truce "didn't bring any results, except deaths of our soldiers". The ceasefire was extended on Friday for three days and is due to end
on Monday at 22:00 local time (19:00 GMT). Some rebel leaders refused to observe the truce and low-level attacks have continued over the weekend. A local resident peers out through a damaged window in an apartment block in Sloviansk that was reportedly shelled 29 June 2014 There were renewed clashes in Sloviansk on Sunday with both sides accusing one another of firing shells Ukrainian military spokesman Oleksiy Dmytrashkivskiy said five Ukrainian soldiers had been killed and at least 17 wounded in clashes in the east of Ukraine. He also said pro-Russian rebels had seized an air defence unit in Donetsk and captured six soldiers, although this has not been independently verified. Elsewhere, there were renewed clashes in the rebel stronghold of Sloviansk with government troops and armed separatists accusing one another firing shells in the city. Photographs showed a badly damaged apartment block and there were reports of civilian casualties, but this has not been confirmed.
EU pressure President Poroshenko's 15-point peace plan involves decentralising power and holding early local and parliamentary elections. A pro-Russian gunman next to a sign that reads "Stop! shoot without warning" at a captured Ukrainian National Guard compound in Donetsk city - 28 June 2014 The separatists in eastern Ukraine continue to occupy several government and military buildings The European Union has threatened to impose more sanctions on Russia unless Mr Putin puts pressure on pro-Russia rebels to lay down their arms. Chancellor Merkel warned Russia on Friday the EU was prepared for "drastic measures" if no progress was made on the peace plan.Her warning came as Mr Poroshenko signed a landmark EU trade pact - an agreement that triggered the recent crisis.The refusal of Mr Poroshenko's predecessor, Viktor Yanukovych, to sign the EU deal - under pressure from Russia - led to protests in Kiev and his eventual overthrow this year.
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Tackling unemployment problem priority of Govt: Rather LOOLIPORA, (BUDGAM) 30:- Saying that unemployment problem is the biggest challenge confronting the Government, the Minister for Finance & Ladakh Affairs, Mr Abdul Rahim Rather today said all the resources are being pooled to create maximum possible job avenues for the unemployed youth of the state. While new posts are being created on regular basis, all the vacancies in various departments would be filled up on fast track basis.Addressing public gatherings in Hampora and Loolipora villages in Chrar-iSharief constituency on Monday, Mr Rather said creation of job the national level. He said there to provide jobs in public sector, avenues for unemployed youth are about 60000 vacancies in the youth should also venture remains the top priority of pres- various departments which will in private sector by availing atent Government, which afterAgency Lone News Kangan Khan tractive News Agency Ganderbal be filled on fast track basis. “We incentives available untaking over the reins devised a Agency want to see hope and happitheDepot States Industrial Policy. Gulzar News Soura Zahidder Book Chadoora first of its kind job policy in the ness on the gloomy faces of un- Mr Rather cautioned the people Tariq News Agency Hawal Bashir News Agency Nowhatta country Called as Sher-i-Kash- employed youth and to make against machinations of political Muzaffar Ali News Agency Alamgari Bazar Budshah News Agency Lal Chowk mir Employment and Welfare their future bright and safe”, Mr opponents who are desperately NewsRather Agency Lal Chowk Sikendar NewstoAgency Lal Chowk Programme for YouthAbdullah (SKEWPY), added. He said while evtrying hoodwink through a scheme acknowledged evenNews at Agency Gupkari Lal Chowk Rainatheir Newsfalsehood Agency Gund Kangan ery possibility is being explored and deceit.”They
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Khan News Agency Regal Chowk Sheikh News Agency Hyderpora Lone News Agency Tangmarg Bhat News Agency Magam Dar News Agency Beerwah Reshi News Agency Safapora Basharat News Agency Bandipora SRINAGAR, JUNE 30: Prof. G.N.Agency Devy, Chairperson, Altaf News Pulwama The People’s Linguistic Survey (PLSI), and Dr. Omkar N. Koul, Jeelani Collective, News Agency member, National Editorial PLSIBaramulla called on Mr. Kupwara N.N. Vohra, Governor,Shah hereNews at theAgency Raj Bhavan today. News Agency Langate Prof. Devy and Dr.Younis Koul presented the first copy of “The Languages of JammuReshi and Kashmir” to theIslamabad Governor. Prof. News Agency Devy is the Chief Editor of this volume andTral Dr. Koul is the Turray News Agency Editor. This importantRahi book, based on enormous News Agency Kulgamresearch, is part of a 50 volume series titled “The People’s Linguistic Rah News Agency Byepass Survey of India”.
“The Languages of J&K” presented to Guv
This volume, focusing entirely on the languages of Jammu and Kashmir, is the result of the outstanding initiative of Bhasha Research Centre, Baroda, and is based on the survey and researches on all living languages of India.The Governor congratulated Prof. Devy and Dr. Koul for the monumental work done by them and the Bhasha Research Centre and hoped that this volume on the languages of J&K would be acquired and closely studied by all the educational institutions in the State, particularly the University, and by the various concerned departments and agencies of the State Government. The Governor suggested to Prof. Devy and Dr. Koul to urge the Kashmir University to organize a Seminar, involving all concerned, to make the “Languages of J&K” known to the people of J&K.
Rashid News Agency Dalgate Hilal News Agency Budgam Bhat News Agency Chadoora Zargar News Agency Kunzar Bashir News Agency Sumbal Saleem News Agency Pattan Reyaz News Agency Pampore Javaid News Agency Qazigund SRINAGAR, JUNE 30: Minister for G.M News Agency Consumer Affairs andSopore Public DisSultan News Agency tribution (CA&PD) and Handwara Transport, News Agency Islamabad Ch.Sheikh Mohammad Ramzan today saidThree that Way the News recruitment Agencyprocess Tral forBadru Class-IV Employees in CA&PD News Agency Bijbehara is to be completed within a period Malik News Agency Arwani of one month. The Minister asked News Agency Kargil theShaheen Directors of both the divisions
This is a terrific day for you, Taurus. You should find that your relationships, especially with men, go exceptionally well. Your tender and extremely sensitive nature is finally being recognized as the treasure chest it is. There are many times in which this type of personality is seen as weak, yet today is one of those times in which you’re given the full credit you deserve.
Gemini May 21-June 21
will try to exploit sentiments and emotions of the innocent people and polarize the communities on religion and regional basis, but be united to thwart their nefarious game plan”, Mr Rather cautioned. He said opposition is un-nerved with the performance of the present government and desperately tries to
mislead people by false propaganda. He said the Govt is well abreast with the problems of the people adding that no stone will be left un-turned to come up to their expectations. He said promises made to the people will be fulfilled earnestly and all genuine grievances redressed without delay.
Asks for early completion of recruitment process for Class IV Employees
SRINAGAR, JUNE 03:- Re-iterating governments’ commitment of boosting and rejuvenating Horticulture sector in the State, the Minister for Housing Horticulture, Culture, Youth Services & Sports, Mr. Raman Bhalla today said that steps have been taken for development and streamlining the Horticulture Sector so that farmers and fruit growers and other people associated with it are benefitted. The Minister said this while chairing a meeting of high level officers to ascertain the measures taken for combating recent Scab disease in Apple. Among others, Vice Chancellor, SKUAST, Secretary Horticulture, Director Horticulture, Director Extension SKUAST and other concerned officers were present in the meeting. The Minister stressed upon the officers to work in unison with associate departments so that horticulture production is kept safe from the diseases besides, production and quality is im-
proved. Mr. Bhalla urged upon them to formulate teams of horticulture officers at district and block levels and visit the orchards of affected areas to assess degree of scab and make aware the farmers about necessary remedial methods besides disseminate updated information to them. Emphasizing strict adherence to the guidelines laid down by experts and scientists, The Minister asked farmers to extend their cooperation to the horticulture department. He stressed for using pesticides/insecticide spray recommended by SKUAST. Mr. Bhalla also asked the concerned officers to disseminate the necessary guidelines and precautionary measures to be taken by the farmers regarding spray schedule and other matters through print and electronic media so that farmers receive updated knowledge to produce disease free horticulture produce.
Cancer June 22-July 22
You could find the hardest person to face is you, Cancer. You tend toward introspection, and you may find yourself shrinking into self-recrimination. You could analyze the important people in your life and yet fail to address the one you really need to look at – you. As you continually strive for perfection, give yourself proper credit. Do something nice for yourself today.
July 23-August 22
the public distribution mechanism. He stressed upon the officers for early revision and re-verification of APL and BPL families to identify the genuine and needy families and weed out bogus card holders.The Minister further asked the officers to identify the deserving households for inclusion under National Food Security Act (NFSA) so that ration on subsidized rates is provided to them under the scheme.
turing 25000 Kashmiri embroidery Pherans, to be marketed in Delhi during ensuing Winter Season. The Board also approved Rs. 25 Lakh for renovation of Showroom at Janpath Delhi. Earlier, Managing Director, Handloom Development Corporation, Anal Kumar Gupta
Use recommended spray schedule for disease free Horticulture produce: Bhalla
A selfish attitude on your part won’t be tolerated today, regardless of the circumstances, Gemini. Don’t make it worse for yourself by pretending that you don’t notice others’ hurt feelings. People are likely to be extra sensitive today, so be careful about trying to impose your will on someone who really wants nothing more than an ear to talk to and a shoulder to cry on.
Leo
The Minister gave directives to the officers to consult the PRIs for issuing the utilization certificate and ascertaining the overall requirement of food grain and other essentials in the concerned areas. He also asked them to undertake periodical revision and monitor the performance of all districts on regular basis to evaluate the performance for smooth functioning of the department.
gave a detailed presentation about the achievements of the Corporation. The Board was informed that the Corporation has made significant improvement during last five years and manufactured 3.22 lakh metre woollen and cotton cloth of different kinds, worth Rs.14.10 Crore during 2013-14. While there is a target of producing 4 lakh metre of tweed and other cotton cloth, costing Rs.18 Crore during current financial year. The meeting was also informed that the corporation has developed liaison with some reputed Multinational Companies to further improve the export sale of the corporation prod-
ucts to enrich its resource generation. The corporation has also augmented its production and sale channels to give boost to its achievements. It was informed in the meeting that the Corporation has been providing employment opportunities to over 1200 Weavers and Artisans in far flung areas of the state. While reviewing the Action Taken report of previous meeting, the Board was informed that the construction/ renovation of Handloom Silk Factory Show Room at Solina Srinagar has been successfully accomplished. Various other issues were also discussed which include compassionate appointment cases, Amendment in payment of Gratuity, and requirement of need based managerial staff.
Shri Amarnathji Yatra via Pahalgam Route to open from 2nd July 2014 SRINAGAR, JUNE 30- At a high level meeting, chaired by Hon’ble Governor, Shri N.N. Vohra, held today at Raj Bhavan, it was decided that the PahalgamChandanwari route shall be opened for the Amarnathji Yatra from Wednesday the 2nd July 2014.The meeting was attended by Shri K. Rajendra, DGP; Shri R.K. Gupta, CEO, Shrine Board; Shri Shailendra Kumar, Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir, Shri A. G. Mir, IGP, Kashmir; and Shri Preet Pal Singh, Additional CEO, Shrine Board.The Governor, who is also the Chairman of Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board, was briefed by the CEO about each of the Yatra related arrangements along the Pahalgam route, track condition from Sheshnag to Panjtarni, and status of snow clearance at the site of the Sheshnag Camp. In view of the snow melt levels in the past four days, it was decided to open the Pahalgam route for the pilgrims from 2nd July 2014.For the convenience of pilgrims, it
Take advantage of the creative energy in the air today, Leo. Keep your hands moving and your imagination flowing toward something fun and artistic. If you begin to doubt your work, you may fall down a spiral of creative blockage. Don’t get into the habit of constantly judging the quality or outcome of your work. Give yourself free rein to open up and explore whatever comes to mind.
Virgo
August 23-September 22
Your sixth sense is right on target, Virgo, so trust your instincts today. You’re likely to connect with someone in a wonderful partnership that will help you foster the very plan you want to develop now. Stay close to those things that resonate strongly with your morals. The answer is in front of you; you don’t have to search too far afield in order to find it.
Libra
Kichloo for innovative measures to make corporation profitable, sustainable
besides, agreed in principle to the demand of enhancement in retirement age from 58 to 60 years. The Board took various decisions to make Corporation more lively and profitable and approved Additional Plan Assistance of Rs 1 crore for manufac-
Allow your eager and restless nature to express itself in ways other than through the spoken word, Aries. Show someone that you care through your gentle touch or a big bear hug. Hold on a little bit more tightly than you might normally. There’s an unspoken understanding that comes when you communicate through nothing but pure silence. Work on developing this kind of connection with those closest to you.
April 20-May 20
61st Board of Directors Meeting of HDC
SRINAGAR, JUNE 30- Minister of State for Industries and Commerce, Mr. Sajjad Ahmad Kichloo, Monday said that various innovative measures have been initiated to revive the Handloom Industry of the State on modern lines. The Minister was addressing 61st Board of Directors Meeting of J&K Handloom Development Corporation, here today. Financial Commissioner, I&C, Mr. Khurshid Ahmad Ganai, Principal Secretary, Planning and Development Mr. B.R.Sharma, Principal Secretary Finance, B.B.Vyas were present on the occasion besides various senior officers of various departments. The Board approved 6th Pay Commission benefits in favour of Corporation employees with effect from 1st July 2014,
Aries
March 21-April 19
Taurus
Ramzan reviews functioning of CA&PD
to set up the recruiting Committee headed by Assistant Directors in each district so that the drive would be completed within stipulated time. This direction was given by the Minister while chairing a review meeting besides taking stock of distribution and availability of essential commodities here today. The Minister said that government is committed to provide quality and standard food grain to the consumers and it is the duty of the department to effectively monitor
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was decided that all Yatris who have already obtained registration to travel on the Pahalgam route till 5th of July, 2014, shall, if they so wish, have the option of travelling via the Baltal route on the date for which they possess valid registration. Thereafter, from 6th July 2014 onwards, the Yatris will be allowed to embark on their pilgrimages only as per the specific date and route for which they possess valid Yatra Permits.The Governor asked the CEO and Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir, to personally monitor and ensure that all required arrangements are in place for the Yatra to commence from the Pahalgam route from 2nd July 2014 morning.The CEO was asked to forthwith commence the facility of On-spot Registration of pilgrims who wish to travel by the Pahalgam route. Such registration will be open for the plilgrims to embark on their yatra via the Pahalgam route only with effect from 6th July 2014 morning.
September 23-October 23 Take a break from your routine, Libra. You might feel like you’re leading an army into battle as you strive for new adventures and conquer new realms. Make sure you take a bit of time out today to stop and let your troops rest. You deserve a little rest yourself. Use this moment of stillness to form your plan of attack so you’re sure about how to proceed.
Scorpio October 24-November 21 The key for you is to minimize your daily drama as much as possible, Scorpio. You may not realize how much you cripple yourself by the way you exaggerate every aspect of your life. Try not to give so much of your attention to things that really don’t matter much. Petty jealousy and gossip about other people’s lives are especially irrelevant in your world.
Sagittarius November 22-December 21
Be careful of advertising yourself as someone who is so strong and mentally competent that you’re capable of handling everything, Sagittarius. Take note that the strongest mule on the trail usually ends up carrying the most weight. Your emotions are more sensitive than you may think, and certainly more than you demonstrate to others. Be honest about the way you feel and not just the way you think.
Capricorn December 22-January 19
Things should flow well for you today with very little effort on your part, Capricorn. Take note that if any quarrel arises, it’s an indication that the person you’re arguing with isn’t necessarily the right person to deal with or confide in. Emotional issues are likely to be the hardest ones to overcome, but this shouldn’t be a problem for you. You have the ability to work through these like a pro.
Aquarius January 20-February 18
This is meant to be a nice, relaxing day, so treat it as such, Aquarius. There’s no need for you to plan any great strategy at this time. Try to take it easy and not indulge in any unnecessary stress. This is your time to enjoy the moment. Don’t tax your mind by overanalyzing everything that comes your way. Go with the flow and have a great time regardless of what you end up doing.
Pisces
February 19-March 20 Your sensual nature is heightened, Pisces, and you’ll find yourself engaged in tender moments and languid peacefulness in the company of others. Soothe your soul by letting yourself slip into situations that give you the emotional freedom to do or say whatever comes to mind. Life should be like a love poem written by a great master. Accept the good energy that comes your way.
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BeDon’tpassionate, cry because it’s over, smile because it happened.” they are young and Dr. Seuss deserve leniency
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Drinking Water Facility for Villages
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ive crore people living in over one lakh habitations in villages in our country do not have access to safe drinking water even today. According to official figures twenty two per cent rural families have to walk for at least half a kilometer or more to fetch water (mostly it is the women who have to bear the burden). The percentage of such families is the maximum in Manipur, Tripura, Odisha, Meghalaya, Jharkhand and Madhya Pradesh. Fifteen per cent of households in villages depend on uncovered wells and other unimproved sources like rivers, springs, ponds for drinking water. Also eighty five per cent of all drinking water resources in villages are based on underground sources of water and in many of these areas water is contaminated. Only 30.80 percent of the rural population has access to tap water. In fact there are only four states which have been able to bring fifty per cent or more of the rural areas under piped water supply. Many of the states are yet to fully comply with the Supreme Court order on supply of potable water in government schools. The latest available data shows that less than the 44 per cent government schools in villages have drinking water facility. During the national consultation in Delhi held recently on the progress of national rural drinking water programmers and related issues , it was revealed that in spite of this unsatisfactory scenario with regard potable water availability in villages many of the states have failed to fully utilize the funds allocated by the centre under the various heads of NRDWP. To achieve the objective of providing drinking water facilities to all the villages, the Government is bringing about a major paradigm shift in the National Rural Drinking Water Programme in the XIIth
Five Year plan period. In the backdrop of over extraction of ground water in most parts of the country, the emphasis is to shift away from ground water to surface water. The focus would be on piped water supply and minimizing the use of hand pumps. The target is to ensure individual household connections to at least 35 per cent of the population in villages by 2017 against only 13 per cent today. In order to encourage the villagers to take water connections, the Government is roping in Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHA). A recent order said the ASHAs will get an incentive of 75 rupees for motivating each of the families in villages to take individual household tap connection. The states can use the money from the support funds allocated to states under the NRDWP. The norm of 40 litres of water per capita per day( LPCD) in villages was set way back in 1972 but now under the 12th five year plan , it is being increased from 40 to 55 litres .In the 12th plan the target is to cover at least half of the population to get 55 LPCD water within in their house hold premises or within 100 meter radius. Once the states are able to increase the per capita availability of drinking water, it will help in bridging the gap to some extent between urban areas and rural areas. Under NRDWP, States have the flexibility to fix their own supply norms. The Drinking Water and Sanitation Minister Bharatsinh Solanki has urged the states to aim at 55 LPCD , this he says will enable higher level of household connections and reduce the burden on women and girls in fetching water from hand pumps and public taps as well as reducing risk of contamination. Quality of drinking water availability is a major concern in villages many parts of the country are affected by contamination of arsenic and fluoride, which are considered
the most hazardous in terms of their effect on health. In the budget proposals for 2013-14 Rs 1,400 crore will be provided for the setting-up water purification plants as there are still 2,000 arsenic and 12,000 fluoride affected rural habitations in the country. Then there are contaminants like iron, salinity uranium and pesticides. The centre is assisting States affected with Chemical contamination of drinking water, and those States which have cases of Japanese and Acute Encephalitis Syndrome through a provision under the NRDWP by allocating 5% of the NRDWP funds for Improving the quality of drinking water Given the growing importance of water quality issues, under the 12th plan dedicated funding will be provided to States with quality affected habitations, over and above the normal NRDWP allocation to the State. Highest priority will be given to arsenic and fluoride affected habitations. Part of the funding would also be made available to tackle bacteriological contamination in the priority districts with high incidence of Japanese and Acute Encephalitis Syndrome as identified by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare Unfortunately many of the states like Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Haryana, Jammu & Kashmir, Jharkhand, Kerala, and Uttarakhand & Tripura are yet to submit proposals to get the benefit from 5% Water Quality earmarked fund. World over lack of drinking water and sanitation facilities account for over nine per cent of the diseases and more than six per cent of deaths. In our country where more than half the population resorts to open defecation, the situation is worse. It is in this scenario that major emphasis in the 12th plan is strengthening convergence between rural drinking water supply and rural sanitation by taking up
villages covered with piped water supply to get Open Defecation Free status priority and vice versa. The 12th plan draft document says that all government schools and anganwadis in government or community buildings will be provided with water supply for drinking and for toilets as per relevant quality norms by convergence of NRDWP for existing schools and Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan and for new schools set up under SSA. For private schools this will be enforced the right to education provisions. All community toilets built with public funds and maintained for public use will be provided with running water supply under NRDWP. Care will be taken to ensure that minimum distance is maintained between the toilet systems and water sources, to alleviate the problem of nitrate contamination. A part of NRDWP outlay will be set aside for integrated Habitat Improvement Projects to provide housing, water and sanitation facilities in rural areas at par with urban areas. Participation of the beneficiaries especially women in drink water supply schemes is also proposed. In another initiative Solar powered pumps will be provided for implementation in remote, small habitations and those with irregular power supply by converging subsidy available under Ministry of New and Renewable Energy. Waste water treatment and recycling will also be an integral part of every water supply plan or project. India is fast becoming a water stressed country and over and above everything else there is need to generate awareness about protecting drinking water sources from contamination, regular testing of drinking water sources, conserving rainwater in tanks and ponds, water recharge and water saving devices so that everyone in the country is able to get the basic facility of drinking water.
Measures to Check Cheating of investors by Unscrupulous Companies
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heating of investors by unscrupulous companies takes many forms, such as: ‘vanishing’ after raising money through public offers; illegal collection of deposits in violation of Section 58A of the Companies Act, 1956; floating sham ‘Collective Investment Schemes (CIS)’ in violation of SEBI Act; collecting money from public by posing as ‘Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) in violation of RBI Act; and resorting to ‘Ponzy’ or money circulation schemes under the Prize Chits and Money Circulation Schemes (Banning) Act, 1978. The Ministry of Corporate Affairs has taken action against ‘vanishing companies’ which have raised funds through initial public offer but thereafter are not traceable. The Ministry has also taken action against certain companies which have failed to repay deposits to public violating Section 58A of the Companies Act, 1956. Complaints of cheating by companies which promised high rates of interests to investors, have been received against 87 companies. In these cases Inspection under Section 209A/ Investigation under Section 234 of the Companies Act, 1956 has been ordered. Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) also looked into the affairs of 669 companies whose operations were in violation of SEBI (Collective Investment Schemes) Regulations, 1999. The amount collected by these companies was about Rs 7,435 crore. Out of these companies, 75 have been wound up and the money refunded to the investors. A total of 552 companies were prosecuted; convictions have been secured in 124 cases. RBI also regulates deposits / investments of the public with Non- banking Finance Companies (NBFC) that are registered with RBI. Complaints received against companies posing as NBFC’s and Unincorporated bodies indulging in cheating
/ fraud are forwarded by RBI to the Economic Offenses Wing of the State Police for investigation and further action. There are certain companies which have floated fraudulent investment deposits mobilizing schemes (also called ponzi schemes) under various guises and are liable for action under the Prize Chits and Money Circulation Schemes (Banning) Act, 1978. This Act is administered by Ministry of Finance (Department of Financial Services) through the State Governments. The Ministry of Corporate Affairs has constituted a Steering Committee to develop a “Fraud Prediction Model” aimed at generating alerts for prevention of fraud and malfeasance. It is also proposed to revamp the existing Market Research & Analysis Unit (MRAU) in the Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO) to enable it to function as an intelligence unit. Giving a fillip to the early establishment of a state-of-art Forensic Lab within the premises of SFIO in the national capital; and the development of a Comprehensive Early Warning System (EWS) for detection of corporate fraud and malfeasance at the earliest, three important MoUs have been signed by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs. These MoUs are: Between Director, SFIO ( which functions under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs) and Director, National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology (NIELIT), a scientific organization under the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology; Between Joint Secretary, Ministry of Corporate Affairs and Director, Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU-IND), an agency under the Ministry of Finance; and Director, SFIO and Director, FIU-IND. As per the Memorandum, NIELIT will set up a state-of-art Forensic Lab within
the premises of SFIO - with a total outlay of Rs. 3.80 Crore on a turnkey basis, to be completed in two phases. The MoUs signed with FIU-IND will lead to better and faster exchange of information between the three Government entities. FIU has been playing a pivotal role in the collection and dissemination of information on suspicious banking transactions under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002. FIU-IND has been helping both the Ministry and SFIO from time to time by supplying information on suspicious banking transactions. Having access to banking information as well as expertise of FIU, the MoU will help SFIO in conducting its investigation in a more effective manner. These initiatives will facilitate development of a comprehensive EWS for detection of fraud and malfeasance at the earliest. The concerned regulatory agencies of the Central Government have adopted different measures aimed at sensitizing the public of the need to be cautious while making investments into schemes, etc. The Ministry of Corporate Affairs conducts Investor Awareness Programs (IAP’s) for making the public aware of the various instruments of investments available to them. Similarly, RBI issues notice in newspapers regularly to caution the public against the design of entities in collection of deposits illegally. Editors of Newspapers are also sensitized to exercise caution for accepting advertisements pertaining to acceptance of deposits by un-incorporated bodies. Presently, RBI is in the process of undertaking a comprehensive campaign aimed at alerting the public against falling prey to the Ponzy schemes and other monetary mal-practices. SEBI also conducts Investor Awareness Programs in cities / towns across the country and has recently launched publicity campaigns through electronic and print media.
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