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Srinagar, September 02: Mr. Omar Abdullah, Chief Minister, met Mr. N. N. Vohra, Governor, at Raj Bhavan, here today.

The Governor and the Chief Minister discussed various issues relating to the continuing attempts at infiltration across the LoC in both the Kashmir and Jammu regions and the incidence of terrorist activities in the past two months.

The Chief Minister also briefed the Governor about certain steps being taken for securing more effective internal security management and for enhancing the pace of implementation of development projects.

Sand extractor drowns in Awantipora Srinagar, September 02: A sand extractor was drowned in river Jehlum in Awantipora while extracting sand from the river.

25 years old, Ashiq Hussain Ganie S/o Mohammad Amin Ganie R/o Kharmod Awantipora was drowned in river Jhelum while extracting sand at Awantipora. The body of deceased was retrieved and handed over to his relatives for last rites.

2 injured in bear attack Srinagar, September 02: Two persons were injured when they were attacked by a Bear in Handwara. A bear attacked and injured 11 years old Ishfaq Ahmad Kumar son of Mohammad Sabir Kumar resident of Pazalpora, Magam and 80-yearold Mirbaz son of Qamar-u-Din Baz resident of Monibal at Pazalpora, Magam Handwara.

Both the injured were shifted to Hospital for treatment.

10 injured in road mishaps Srinagar, September 02: Ten persons were injured in two separate road accidents across the valley. A Motorcycle Pulsar without registration number turned turtle at Kitchama resulting in injuries to motorcyclist Aman Chesti son of Syed Wahid Chesti resident of Bhagi Islam and pillion Faisal Ahmad son of Sajad Ahmad Khan resident of Azad Gunj Baramulla. Both the injured were shifted to Hospital for treatment. Meanwhile, eight persons were injured when a Tata 407 vehicle bearing registration number JK01C/2961, they were travelling in, turned turtle near Dobi Ghat Masjid Gulmarg. All the injured were shifted to Sub District Hospital Tangmarg for treatment. Polcie has registered a case in this regard.

2 patwaris suspended Srinagar, September 02: Deputy Commissioner Srinagar Er Farooq Ahmad Shah Monday placed two patwaris under suspension who were absent from duty. Sources told KNS that Showkat Ahmad Rather Patwari Khanyar and Mohammad Sultan Patwari Haba Kadal were suspended after they were found absent from duty. “At 2 pm the DC paid a surprise See Patwaris on Pg. 11

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FORECAST FOR NEXT 24 HRS:

Mainly dry weather in Kashmir and ladakh division.

FORECAST OF SRINAGAR:

Partly cloudy Sky. Maximum & Minimum temperatures will be around 29°C & 18°C respectively.

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Music part of Kashmiri culture: Omar

Zubin Mehta concert will not change the status of K-Issue Srinagar, September 02: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Monday came in defence of Zubin Mehta musical concert to be held on September 7 in Shalimar garden saying that such events won’t affect the Kashmir issue as music was part of Kashmiri culture.

He also praised the role of policemen for curbing militancy in Jammu and Kashmir over the past 22 years.

Talking to reporters on the sidelines of a function at Rajbhawan here Omar said, “Music is part of Kashmiriyat, so projecting the concert as if something was be-

ing done against the Kashmiriyat is wrong.

Zubin’s concert won’t affect the Kashmir issue,” he said. “Either separatist leadership is weak or Kashmir issue is so weaker that a musical concert would affect its nature.

If this single event would affect the nature of Kashmir issue by any means, Kashmir won’t be treated as a political issue any more, once the event would be over.”

The Chief Minister said concerts like the one to be held at Shalimar would help people of

Kashmir to get exposed to outside world. “It is a German Embassy’s effort to help Kashmiris get connect with the people across the globe.

Music was well within the limits of Kashmiriyat. It is in our culture,” he said according to KNS reporter.

Commenting on the role of JK policemen in dealing with militancy he praised them in dealing with militancy over the past 22 years. “They have dealt with the situation very nicely. You can control the militancy but when

Recovery of Rs. 50 Lakh effected in Hajeej Case More recovery in the offing: Investigating officer Srinagar, September 02: Police Monday said that in Hajeej Case, it recovered Rs 5 million from Delhi based party and deposited into the account of Principal District and Session’s Court Srinagar.

Earlier Police have recovered an amount of Rs. 2.35 Crore in this case from the accused Fabiyan Wahid Gilkar and other parties.

When contacted SP City, North Tahir Saleem Khan told CNS “that an amount of Rs. 2.35 Crore

were earlier recovered and Consumer Redressal Commission have recovered an amount of Rs. 1.98 Crore from auction of the house of the accused Fabiyan Wahid Gilkar.

“Today an amount of Rs. 50 lakh were recovered from Delhi based party and the Vehicle Outlander of the accused Fabiyan Wahid Gilkar seized by the Police has been put to auction through Reliance Insurance Company by Honorable Session’s Court Srinagar from which good amount

Police foils PDD casual labourers march

Labourers threaten agitation if demands not met Srinagar, Sep 02: Accusing the state government of failing to fulfil its demands, casual labourers of the Power Development Department (PDD) Monday assembled at Press Colony here and shouted anti-government slogans and tried to take out the march to Civil Secretariat.

According to KNS, protesters had assembled at Press Colony marched towards the Secretariat to hold

dharna, but large contingent of policemen prevented them from moving ahead. Later the protesters dispersed off peacefully.

Casual labourers, who are presently on indefinite strike from last 62 days, demanded fulfil of their wages which according to them have been announced by chief minister Omar Abdullah in the beginning of year 2012.

“Chief Minister Omar Abdullah released Rs 6.50 crore vide See Police on Pg. 11

is also expected”.

Honorable District and Session’s Court has already disbursed 49% of the payment of Hajj aspirants 2011 which they have deposited in Hajeej India Company in 2011 and each Hajj aspirant of 2011 have also received and amount of Rs. 18,000 per person from Consumer Redressal Commission. Moreover, some Companies also received money from Honorable Session’s Court Srinagar as well as from Consumer Redressal See Hajeej Case on Pg. 11

it comes to cutting its roots, it won’t be possible without the support of JK Police,” he said.

“Though it was not clear as to whether the Prime See Omar on Pg. 11

Geelani calls for shutdown against concert Srinagar, September 02: Chairman Hurriyat Conference (G) Syed Ali Geelani Mond called for a complete shutdown and civil curfew on September 7, the day noted Zubin Mehta is set to See Geelani on Pg. 11

Srinagar, September 02: A pregnant woman from Alamgari Bazar Srinagar gave birth to a dead baby boy. Family members holding a lady doctor responsible for negligence said that

Congress leaders biggest obstacle in holding ULB Elections Chief Minister would soon expose these leaders: Kamal

Srinagar, September 02: National Conference senior leader, Dr Shiekh Mustafa Kamal Monday said that Chief Minister Omar Abdullah would soon forward the names of three Congress leaders to Congress High Command who have become hurdle in holding Urban Local Bodies (ULB) elections in the State.

“It is a white lie on part of the Congress leadership that National Conference is using delay tactics in holding ULB Elections.

“The reality is that there are three Congress leaders who for their petty gains have become the hurdle in getting these elections held in time,” Kamal told Srinagar based news agency CNS adding that the

track record of this party makes it clear that it is adept in back-stabbing.

“Chief Minister Omar Abdullah is mulling to present the names of these three Congress leaders

before the Congress High Command so that they would get exposed,” he said.

Additional General Secretary of National Conference said that Congress

leaders like Soz, Azad and Ambika Soni are making tall claims about the performance of the Congress party in the State while the reality is that most of the Ministers found indulging in corrupt practices pertain to Congress party.

“If the present government has committed some mistakes that means Congress is equally responsible for that as it is the part and parcel of the present government,” Kamal said adding that it was a compulsion to form government with Congress party.

Dr Shiekh Mustafa Kamal said that it was Congress party which pleaded before NC soon after 2008 Assembly Elections and “persuaded us to form Coalition government with See Kamal on Pg. 11

Symposium on Emerging Interface Between Medical Science and Biotechnology

Need for introduction of latest medical technology: Azad

New Delhi, September 02: A National Symposium on “Development and Nurturing of Emerging Interface between Medical Science and Biotechnology” was held in Gawahati University today. The seminar was inaugurated by Ghulam Nabi Azad, Union Minister of Health & Family Welfare.

Addressing the inaugural session Azad said the history of biotechnology is several centuries’ old, beginning with identification of organisms for

production of cheese and bread, different kinds of alcohols, enzymes and many antibiotics over the years.

Development of hybrid animals and plants for producing better varieties for milk or meat production are the examples of utilization of genetic re-combinations for commercial purposes. During recent years translational research has emerged as an important area for healthcare in general and

the biotechnology and the pharmaceutical industries in particular. Over the years, biotechnology has become much more refined since we are now able to operate at the gene level. In case of healthcare applications, science has now moved from genetics in which selected genes were targeted and studied to genomics in which the structure and function of the genes of a particular spe-

cies can be studied simultaneously by using DNA chips. Molecular methods are proving to be very useful in diagnosis and tracking. A recent example has been the effective tracking of sources and control of polio by the Entero-virus Research Centre of ICMR, Mumbai.

Azad said Government has been supportive, resulting in the rapid strides in biotechnology and medical products in the country.

Sensing the need to nurture cutting edge research, See Azad on Pg. 11

90 police officers decorated with Unauthorized use of red beacon to go President’s Police Medals Governor lauds the valour of men in Khaki

Minister directs to implement SC order

Srinagar, September 02:

Srinagar, September 02:

Mr. N. N. Vohra, Governor Jammu and Kashmir, presented the President’s Police Medals for Gallantry and Distinguished and Meritorious Services to 90 Police officers and men at an impressive Investiture Ceremony held at Raj Bhavan here today.

They included 36 President’s Police Medals for Gallantry, 5 President’s Police Medals for Distinguished Services and 49 President’s Medals for Meritorious Services.

These Medals were award-

Despite Supreme Court directions that only high ranking dignitaries should use beacon-cum-red lights, a number of low rank government officers in Jammu and Kashmir are continuously misusing the red light cars.

“Low rank government officers are misusing such an advantage despite not being entitled to it. Similarly, former legislators, former ministers, their children and even the lower-rank police officers are seen using red light cars in violation of rules,” sources

ed to J&K Police personnel during 2011 and 2012.

Among the recipients of the Medals were the next of kin of one of the gallant Police Jawans who had

Doctor refused to admit pregnant woman in hospital

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a lady doctor posted at Jawahar Lal Nehru Memorial Hospital advised the patient to go home and get admitted in the hospital after a week.

Syed Azhar Hussain told CNS that her wife Rubeena Akhtar developed labour pain and was shifted to JLNM Hospital Rainawari. “I took my wife to JLNM vide ticket number 0424487 where one lady Doctor informed us that pain was due to some minor

urinal problem. My wife repeatedly kept on informing her that it was labour pain but she refused to agree,” he said.

He said that a lady doctor was reluctant to admit her in the Hospital and even she did not go for Ultra Sonography (USG). “The said doctor advised my wife to go home while another lady doctor prescribed her medicine for urine infection,” he said adding that next morning

her wife again developed labour pain and “when we referred to her at PHC Zadibal, the doctors there advised us to immediately shift her to JLNM Hospital,” he said.

“Next morning my wife Rubeen was admitted in the hospital vide MRD Number 6078, the doctor on duty admonished us for admitting her too late in the Hospital. Once we told her everything, she See Doctor on Pg. 11

laid down his life for safeguarding the security of the nation.

The Governor interacted with the recipients of the See Governor on Pg. 11

told KNS. A senior government official who wished not to be named told KNS, “Only 31 categories of dignitaries who can use the red-flasher light which includes Governor, Chief Minister, Deputy Chief Minister, Speaker Legislative Assembly, Chairman Legislative Council, Chief Justice of High Court, Cabinet Ministers, Ministers of State, Leader of Opposition, Mayors of two cities (within their jurisdiction), Chairman of LAHDC/Kargil/Leh (within their jurisdiction), Members of See Red Beacon on Pg. 11

Negotiations on to prevent face-offs between Indian, Chinese troops: Antony New Delhi, September 02: Defence Minister A K Antony said today negotiations are underway to have a more practical and effective mechanism to prevent face-offs between Indian and Chinese troops on the LAC. He said efforts are being made to have confidence building measures.

The unfortunate face-offs between Indian and Chinese armies take place due to difference in perception about the Line of Actual Control (LAC), he told re-

porters at Hindon air base after formally inducting the heavy-lift C-17 trans-

port aircraft into the IAF. Antony said efforts are being made to have more understanding between the

two armies. Apart from diplomatic channels, we are trying to have better understanding between the militaries. Besides having a greater number of border personnel meetings, there are many other CBM proposals between the two armies, he said.

The Army, he said, is free and it handles such incursion incidents effectively whenever they take place.

He was replying to questions on the incidents of face-offs between Indian and Chinese troops along See Antony on Pg. 11

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Omar.........

Ministers of India and Pakistan would meet on the sidelines of a conference in New York, but I hope that the two leaders should meet. We have issues with Pakistan which can only be resolved through talks,” he said according to KNS. Omar also praised the ruling National ConferenceCongress coalition saying that all is well with the government. He added that the NC president Dr Farooq Abdullah would take the final call about as to whether there should be an alliance with the Congress in the upcoming Assembly and Parliamentary polls slated for 2014.

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perform in Kashmir.

He also appealed people to stage peaceful protests after Friday prayers on September 6, against Mehta’s concert.

Addressing a press conference at his Hyderpora residence, he said, “On the day of the event Kashmiri people should observe a complete shutdown. I appeal the Imams (clerics) of various mosques that they should lead the post prayer protest on September 6 against the holding of concert in Kashmir.”

“We had appealed chief organizer German Ambassador Michael Steiner to cancel the event, but there has been no response from him, so I appeal Kashmir people particularly students to hold demonstration after Friday congregation on September 6 and On the day of the event Kashmir people should observe a complete shutdown and civil curfew,” he added.

The Hurriyat (G) chairman said the shutdown is not against any nation or person but “we want to tell the world about the pain and oppression that we have undergone.”

“We want to tell the world that in a place where people mourn the death of their loved ones organizing music events is rubbing salt on their wounds,” he said.

“We have reports that Zubin Mehta is carrying forward the program of Israel. His agenda is to go to occupied nations and perform musical shows in order to hide the human rights violation and cover occupation. However, we welcome all the people may they be Indians or Germans but Kashmir is a conflict zone. Our stand has always be clear that no international event of any nature must be held in the region as it dilutes its status of being the most protracted conflict in recent history,” he added.

Geelani supported civil society move to organize a parallel program which civil society is organizing on the same day.

Responding to a question, Geelani said, “Civil society has a genuine role in the freedom movement. If civil society organizes any protest in any form, it is in the interest of the movement. We have no problem with the program of Civil Society.”

Pertinently Zubin Mehta is set to perform at the historic Shalimar Bagh in the Kashmir valley Sep 7 and chief organizer German Ambassador Michael Steiner is confident that the program would go without a hindrance.

Kamal.......

them. Azad was ditched by PDP and it was in no mood that time to seek their friendship. We did not request or force this party to form Coalition Government. Now if this party is targeting NC in their meetings that is not our fault but the truth is that the leaders of this party have failed to deliver the goods,” he said. Kamal said that NC suffered heavily by forming government with the Congress.

Azad.........

Daily the medical and life-sciences research scenario and its consequent impact on medical education and patient care in Assam and other North Eastern states.

Hajeej Case...........

Commission. “We expect more recovery of money in coming days” SP North Tahir Saleem Khan Said.

In October 2011, hundreds of Hajj aspirants were duped

by Hajeej India Hospitality Company of Corers of rupees for which case FIR No. 58/2011 is registered at Police Station Khanyar. SP North Tahir Saleem Khan is investigating Office of the case and case is being monitored by Principal District and Sessions Judge Srinagar.

Police.........

order No PDD/2001-12/Coord-101/PDD/23-A dated 29.03.2012 in the beginning of 2012 and the statement of CM was corroborated and reiterated by then MoS Power Shabir Ahmad Khan and CM’s then political advisor Devender Singh Rana in a press conference.

But we have been denied the same till date,” state president Mohammad Shafi Bhat told KNS. He alleged that more than 50 casual labourers have died while performing their duties on the HT lines while more than that number have become handicapped and authorities have not paid heed towards their problems. Seeking intervention of the Chief Minister, he said, “If government fails to redress our grievances immediately we’ll intensify our protest and will come on streets in more aggressive ways.”

Governor.........

Medals and lauded their valour and devotion to the duty.

Mr. Omar Abdullah, Chief Minister; Mr. Tara Chand, Deputy Chief Minister; Mr. Abdul Rahim Rather, Minister for Finance; Mr. Taj Mohi-ud-Din, Minister for Medical Education; Mr. Nawang Rigzin Jora, Minister for Urban Development; Mr. Sham Lal Sharma, Minister for PHE, Irrigation and Flood Control; Mr. Ghulam Hassan Mir, Minister for Agriculture; Ms. Sakina Itoo, Minister for Social Welfare; Mr. Mohammad Akbar Lone, Minister for Higher Education; Choudhary Mohammad Ramzan, Minister for Consumer Affairs and Public Distribution; Mr. Ghulam Ahmad Mir, Minister for Tourism; Mir Saifullah, Minister for Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs; Dr. Manohar Lal Sharma, Minister of State for Cooperatives; Mr. Nazir Ahmad Khan Gurezi, Minister of State for Animal and Sheep Husbandry; Mrs. Khem Lata Wakhloo, Chairperson, State Social Welfare Board, Mr. Mohammad Iqbal Khandey, Chief Secretary; Mr. Kuldeep Khoda, Chief Vigilance Commissioner, State Vigilance Commission; Mr. Ashok Prasad, Director General of Police; Mr. Vinod Ranjan, Chairman, State Pollution Control Board; Dr. Arun Kumar, Financial Commissioner, Revenue; Mr. B. B. Vyas, Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister; Mr. Suresh Kumar, Principal Secretary, Home; Mr. Navin K. Choudhary, Principal Secretary to the Governor, Mr. Shailendra Kumar, Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir; and other senior Civil and Police officers and family members of the recipients of the Medals. The senior Police officers present at the Investiture Ceremony included Mr. P. L. Gupta, Dr. S. P Vaid, Mrs. D. R. Doley, Mr. V. K. Singh, Mr. S. M. Sahai, Mr. Dilbagh Singh and Sheikh Owais Ahmad, all Additional Directors General of Police, and other senior serving and retired Police officers. Later, the recipients of the Medals had group photographs taken with the Governor, Chief Minister and other dignitaries.

Red Beacon.........

the Government of India created a Department of Biotechnology two decades ago. Today, substantial Parliament and State Legislature. Also officers like financial support is being extended not only through Chief Secretary, Advocate General, Chairman PSC, Department of Biotechnology, but many other central Financial Commissioners, DGP and equivalent rank agencies such as Department of Science and Technology officers, Principal Secretaries and Divisional (DST), Council for Scientific and Industrial Research Commissioners. But number of officials use red flasher (CSIR), Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), cars including DSPs Special Secretaries, Directors, Defence Research Development Organization (DRDO), Additional Secretaries, and Head of departments, are Ministry of Environment & Forests and Indian Council of violating the norms rampantly and even family Medical Research under the Department of Health members of VIPs use these Red light vehicles in their Research of Health Ministry. These agencies are not only absence,” he said. nurturing the interface between our national requirements Meanwhile, a senior cabinet Minister told KNS that and the biological sciences but also spurring innovations J&K government has issued an order under which only by making intense efforts on translational and implementa- the specified dignitaries and officers have been tion research. The process has received a greater impetus authorized to use beacon lights on the top of their during the last three years with dedicated infrastructure to vehicles. Terming it as an unfortunate he said it is a identify and translate leads into products, processes and problem which needs to be looked into. Traffic technologies for improving the healthcare delivery department should take action against those who services. He said the people of North-East face peculiar misuses it and should register cases against the problems because of its geography and long international violators,” he said. When Contacted Inspector General borders with several countries which make human Traffic police Munner Ahmad Khan said, “We have population vulnerable to transmission of many communi- launched a drive against the misuse of Red Flasher cable diseases like influenza and vector borne diseases. Lights on Government vehicles.” “Strict action will be The challenge posed by lung fluke in the North-East, a initiated against the defaulters misusing the red disease that is clinically confused with tuberculosis due to beacon lights under Motor Vehicle Act as law is its signs and symptoms. The problem of meningitis supreme and should be honoured,” he told KNS. outbreaks and increase in number of adult cases of Japanese Encephalitis in some districts of Assam has caught our attention. Recent data from the ICMR’s was dumbfound and did not utter a word,” Syed Azhar National Cancer Registry Programme has been an eye Hussain told CNS. opener showing a very high prevalence of mouth He said that her wife gave birth to a dead baby just (hypopharynx) and upper gastrointestinal tract (oesopha- because she was not operated in time. “I wonder, would gus) cancer, which is several times higher when compared this lady doctor be ever punished for her negligence. with other parts of country. For example, oesophagus She did not admit my wife in the hospital because she cancer in East Khasi Hills is 14 fold higher than that in was in hurry that time. Her casual approach put an end Delhi and 5 fold higher than that in Dibrugarh in Assam. to a precious life and did not allow the foetus to get This problem of clustering of cancers in East Khasi Hills of birth,” he said. Despite repeated attempts the concerned Meghalaya, Mizoram, and Kamrup District of Assam doctor could not be contacted. The phone numbers of deserves special attention and research programmes are JLNM Hospital are all out of order. Director Health being planned to understand the specific causes to mount Services, Kashmir did not pick up the phone. an effective response.

Azad said ICMR is taking steps to set up advanced centres in different states of North East which will be coordinated the LAC and recent video footage in that regard. As by its Regional Institute at Dibrugarh. A Multi-disciplinary long as border issue is unsettled, there is a possibility of research unit has been established in Assam Medical both sides going to the areas of their perception of the College, Dibrugarh. Laboratories have been approved for LAC. Even though the border is uncertain, there is Guwahati, Assam and Agartala, Tripura and planning for understanding but there are more than a dozen disputed establishing ICMR Centres at Meghalaya, Mizoram, sites along the border, the Minister said.

Nagaland, Sikkim and Arunachal Pradesh is at an advanced stage. The Health Ministry will do its utmost to ensure coordination with DBT, DST, DRDO and other science visit to the Patwar kahanas and found the two absent. He departments to get the maximum benefits from improving issued on spot orders for their suspension,” they added.

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Omar opens J&K Bank National Business Centre in Mumbai

Underlines Bank’s role in economic development of Jammu and Kashmir Mumbai, September 02: Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah Monday highlighted the role of Jammu and Kashmir Bank in the economic development of the State and enhancing trade and commerce activities within and outside the State.

Omar Abdullah said the growth and development of Jammu and Kashmir Bank with the passage of time has been significant and its success story is glaring and extra-ordinary. He said J&K Bank is touching new highs as a successful and growing business company which has made its mark in the Country.

The Chief Minister expressed the hope that J&K Bank would grow further and further and emerge as one of the leading business companies in the Country.

The Chief Minister was speaking at a function after inaugurating J&K Bank’s National Business Center at Bandra Kurla Complex, Mumbai in presence of Deputy Governor RBI, H R Khan and Chairman and CEO J&K Bank, Mushtaq Ahmad.

The Complex is strategically located in Mumbai’s latest commercial hub surrounded by headquarters of

premier banks, financial institutions and other companies of India. The state-of-the-art building owned by the bank houses the bank’s Zonal Office (West), Treasury Operations Office and a Business Unit.

The event was attended by the Bank’s customers, corporate leaders, businessmen, people from media and the Bank’s top management including Executive Presidents, Presidents and other functionaries.

Omar Abdullah also congratulated the bank for consolidating its presence in the economic hub of the Country.

“While pushing deeper into the unbanked pockets within the State, I am delighted to see J&K Bank marching ahead matching steps with Country’s best banks and financial institutions”, he said. “With diametrically opposite economic realities coexisting in this Country you have to serve the poorest and help the growth and economic development of the State”, he told the bank management.

The Chief Minister also appreciated the leadership capacity of the Chairman of J&K Bank, Mushtaq Ahmad and congratulated him for the new initiatives taken for the growth

Work on Baghliar-II to be started soon Srinagar, September 02: The foundation stone of stage-11 of the project is now being laid shortly.

This would be a reiteration of the commitment of the Government to bring a turnaround in the state’s economy by tapping the huge hydro potential of the state, estimated at 20, 000 MW, in a systematic and time-bound manner. The Board of Directors of JKSPDC has already approved a capacity addition of 9000 MW in the State during the 12th and 13th Plan period.

Commissioning of the 50 MW Baglihar HEP Stage11 would be an important milestone in this regard in the continued efforts of the Government led by Mr. Omar Abdullah to bridge the supply demand gap with respect to electric supply in the State.

Baglihar HEP has been con ceived on River Chenab as Run-of-River Scheme with a generation capacity of 900 MW of power, to be developed in two stages of 450 MW each, with a common Dam near Ramban. The Stage-1 has already been completed at a cost of Rs. 5827 core and was commissioned in 2008-09 having a capacity of generating 2536 MUs of energy

annually. The Baglihar Hydro Electric project represents a very attractive proposition to address the issue of increase in demand of power. The project having 3 units with an installed capacity of 150 MWs each which will generate 1302 MUs of clean and green power and will earn an annual revenue of about Rs. 500 crore. With this project the generating capacity of the state owned projects will increase to about 1200 MW against 760 MW at present. The estimated completion cost of the project is Rs. 3113.19 crore and the project is expected to be commissioned in August 2015.

The financial closure of the project has already been achieved with a loan component of (Rs. 2179.23 crore) sanctioned

by PFC Rs. 1679.23 and JK Bank (Rs. 500 crore).

The Main Civil/HydroMechanical works and Electro-Mechanical works stand already allotted. The hallmark of the project is that it has negligible resettlement and rehabilitation issues as the main Dam stand already constructed along with filling of reservoir and other pre construction works under stage-1.

and development of the Bank. The multi-storied structure consists of a basement, a stilt level floor, a balcony and nine upper floors. The interiors of the building have been designed in a way to blend the latest décor, ecofriendly aesthetics with the cultural heritage of Jammu and Kashmir. The ambience within the center has been embellished with Khatamband ceilings, papier-mâché artworks on its walls and pillars, Panjrekari and Khatamband patterns interspersed with colourful motifs imprinted on the glass walls.

Earlier, in his welcome address Chairman J&K Bank said, “As the only listed company from the state of Jammu and Kashmir, J&K Bank believes that financial empowerment lies at the heart of social and economic development of people. We have been doing this through the processes that in due course lead to comprehensive growth and development of society.”

Expressing concern over the economic scenario of the country, he said, “As bankers our role assumes more importance and we must contribute to the country’s well-being wholeheartedly and responsibly.”

Lok Adalat settles 55 cases at Baramulla

Baramulla, September 02: A Lok Adalat was held at Court Complex Baramulla here today under the Chairmanship of Sub Judge, Mr. M.A. Alnaser, who is also Chairman of Tehsil Legal Services Committee, Pattan. Munsiff, Mr. Manzoor Hussain Khan was also present on the occasion.

As many as 95 cases of different nature were taken in the said Lok Adalat, out of which 55 cases were settled amicably on the spot during the Lok Adalat.

DDC reviews national highway four laning Anantnag, September 02: District Development Commissioner Anantnag reviewed Pace of ongoing work on four lane national highway during onspot inspection from Sather to Qazigund here today.

.The cases about the nonpayment of acquired land and non compliance regarding dismantling of structures were disposed off by the concerned officers on the spot compensation.

Government of Jammu & Kashmir

Office of the Executive Engineer Mechanical Hospital and Central Heating Division Srinagar GIST of e-Tender NIT No: MHCHD/TS/2013-14/84/e-tendering Dated: 27-08-2013

For and on behalf of the Governor, J&K State e-tenders are invited on item rate basis from Authorized dealers/representatives of original equipment manufacturer, registered firms & Govt. Contractors for the following work:

Name of Work Supply, Installation, Testing & Commissioning of Split AC's Reversible type of capacity 4500 Kcal/hr and 6000 Kcal/hr in endoscopy lab of Govt, SMHS Hospital Srinagar

Est. Cost (Rs. in Lacs)

Cost of T/Doc (In rupees)

Earnest Money (In rupees)

Time of Completion

Position of AAA/ Funds

10.08

1000

20160/-

10 Days

Submitted/ Demanded

1. Downloading of Bids: The NIT Consisting of qualifying information, eligibility criteria, specifications, Bill of quantities (B.O.Q), Set of terms and conditions of contract and other details can be seen/downloaded from the departmental website www.jktenders.gov.in from 28-08-2013 (10:00 AM) to 05-09-2013 upto 02.00 PM. 2. Uploading of Bids: The tenderers shall deposit their bids (in two covers) in electronic format on the above web site from 28-08-2013 (11:00 AM) to 05-09-2013 upto 02.00 PM. 3. Opening of Bids: The bids received upto due date and time shall be opened on 05-09-2013 at 02:30 PM in the office of undersigned at Shalteng, Srinagar.

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Make sericulture profitable, sustainable venture: Mir

Needs revival, extension to new areas: Gurezi SRINAGAR, SEPTEMBER 02: The Department of Sericulture Monday organized a Kiram Kash(Cocoon rearer) Mela at Mirgund Pattan Monday.

Minister for Agriculture, Ghulam Hassan Mir, Minister of State for Animal and Sheep Husbandry, Nazir Ahmad Gurezi, besides Commissioner Secretary Agriculture Production Department Asgar Samoon, heads of the Departments of Agriculture and Sericulture, Panches, Sarpanches, and prominent citizens and large number of cocoon producers of Baramulla and Bandipora districts attended the Mela.

Speaking on the occasion, the Minister highlighted the initiative to make sericulture viable and profitable venture. He said that during last four years a number of developmental schemes have been launched which have resulted in enhanced Cocoon production and productivity in the State.He said provision of quality Mulberry saplings, modern rearing kits, modern rearing house and many other incentives like health Sheep Husbandry, Gurezi on the occasion said Asgar Samoon also spoke on the occasion and insurance cover for women Kiram Kash and her that sericulture being an age old industry needs highlighted the activities of the Department family have transformed Sericulture into a gainrevival and extension to areas where sericulture and said that a vision document has been proful economic and viable activity. He stressed the has not been prioritized as yet. He emphasized posed for the development of sericulture in the need to execute services properly so that the on farmers and cocoon producers to work hard State for next twenty years. beneficiaries are able to harness the potential and enhance their crop productivity.CommisEarlier, the Ministers distributed cheques to Lone Agency Khan News Agency Ganderbal of sericulture.Minister of StateNews for Animal andKangan sioner Secretary, Agriculture Production, Dr. the tune of Rs. 2.5 lakh among 18 farmers of Ba-

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Taj inaugurates Neuro surgery ward, physiology lab at SMHS hospital

SKIMS or outside the State.

The neuro surgery ward is also equipped with fully equipped operation theater.

The services of renowned neurologist of the Valley, Dr. Afzal Wani have been requisitioned for supervision of the ward.

During his visit to the hospital Monday, the Minister also inaugurated an ultra modern physiology lab for post graduate students. The lab is having integrated computerized diag-

nostic system whereby all the physiological parameters of a patient would be examined at a time.

The Minister asked the hospital administration to immediately fill all the vacant positions of junior nurses and Female Multipurpose Health Workers immediately on the

analogy adopted by the GMC, Jammu.

Taj also visited the under construction Biochemistry lab and directed making it like the Physiology lab.

The Minister also visited the triage unit of the casualty and took stock of the medicines and facilities available there.

Mian Altaf for enhancement of compensation to man-animal conflict victims SRINAGAR, SEPTEMBER 02: Minister for Forests, Ecology and Environment, Mian Altaf Ahmad has said that compensation to those killed in mananimal conflict would be enhanced to Rs.

3 lakh while Rs. 1.50 lakh would be paid to those injured in such incidents. He directed authorities of Wildlife Department to come up with a proposal to this effect for seeking approval from State Board for Wildlife, headed by the Chief Minister. The Centre has already enhanced

this compensation to Rs. 2 lakhs, he said.

The Minister was reviewing the status of the incidents of man-animal conflict occurred in the State so far during this year.Commissioner Secretary Forests, Ejaz Iqbal, Principal Chief Conservator

of Forests, Chief Wildlife Warden, CEO, WUCMA, Chief Conservator of Forests, Kashmir and Chief Conservator Forests, CAMPA were present on the occasion.The Minister said that enhancement of compensation has become imperative in view of the compensation enhanced in other

accidents.Mian Altaf directed concerned officers to ensure provision of compensation to those killed within four days and to those injured within a week after getting the medical report.“Where we take measures for protection of wildlife there we must be extra cautious about the safety of the lives of the people” said the Minister and directed officers of Wildlife Department to take necessary steps for ensuring protection of people living near jungles. He asked them to take assistance from district administration and Forest Protection Force in the event when wild animal turns man eater.It was given out that Rs. 9 lakh, as compensation, have been provided to nine families out of 10 deaths having taken place so far during this year apart from the compensation paid to 70 persons inured in such incidents at different places. The meeting was told that the Department is proposing to introduce power fencing to contain the movement of wild animals.The meeting was informed that 20 trained hunters have been pressed into service for elimination of the wild wolves, who killed some people in Kreeri village of district Barmaulla.

Prasad commissions Model Police Station Harwan SRINAGAR, SEPT 02: Jammu and Kashmir Police is upgrading its building infrastructure to provide better working and living facilities to its personnel. Various office and residential accommodations have been constructed across the State to strengthen the building infrastructure under the modernization scheme.

This was disclosed by the Director General of Police (DGP), Ashok Prasad, while commissioning the Model Police Station building at Harwan Monday. He said that in view of the increasing responsibilities, the Organization has been focusing to upgrade the working conditions for its personnel as per the latest requirements. Constructions are made keeping in mind the modern facilities and tech-

niques of construction, he added.

Prasad appreciated the efforts of the officers and engineers of Police Hosing Corporation (PHC) and Police Construction Division (PCD) for ensuring quality material and time bound construction of the buildings. He asked them to keep in mind weather scenario of the particular area before finalizing the plans of construction in that area. He said that the constructions should be equipped with latest facilities of living and working including recreational facilities for the personnel, who are always found busy facing tough situations. Proper supervision by the senior officers would make performance more fruitful, said the DGP. Before commissioning the building, the DGP was briefed by ADGP Headquar-

ters, S.P. Vaid and Executive Engineer PCD, N. D. Khawaja about the construction of the Police Station Building. He was told that the two storied building was constructed by PCD within one year at a cost of Rs. 1 crore and is having hostel facilities and residential quarters. It would help to provide better policing to the people with quick response, overlooking the tourist resort.

Earth quake resistant column structure has been utilized in the construction as per the prescribed norms. The multistorey building has been completed within stipulated time, the DGP was informed. They assured that all the constructions would be completed within the time frame. DGP also discussed the pace of progress achieved on other works presently under execution in Kashmir Division.

Arrangements for day long Police Public Mela (Milchar), being held in Srinagar onSeptember 15, 2013, were discussed in a senior police officers meeting at Armed Police Headquarters (APHQ) here Monday. The meeting was held under the chairmanship of Additional Director General of Police Armed (ADGP), S.M. Sahai.Addressing the meeting, Sahai said that Police Public Mela (Milchar) is one of the grand events organized by the Jammu and Kashmir Police Wives Welfare Association (JKPWWA) after intervals. He said that the Melas have assumed much importance as the public have shown large interest in these Melas both at Srinagar and Jammu for years. People from all shades of life visit the Melas and avail the opportunity of having items of their choices, from all the regions of the areas of the State under one roof. These Melas have

Aries

March 21-April 19

Aries, your intuition is increased today to the point where you feel like a mind reader, like you could deduce the thoughts and motives of people you’ve never met before.

Reading about news events might bring sudden insights as to how they’re going to turn out. You could decide to put this ability to work advancing your financial condition. Do this if you can, within reason. Your insights are probably correct!

April 20-May 20

You should be feeling especially passionate at this time, Taurus, especially regarding partnerships. Romantic partnerships definitely call for an evening together! Professional and creative partnerships call for a new project that you believe in strongly. Look to events in other states or foreign countries for inspiration. Something begun in places far away could capture your imagination.

ramulla and Budgam districts as assistance for construction of rearing sheds.

Later, the Ministers also laid foundation stone of Modern Basic Silk Worm Seed Station, Mirgund which is being covered with the assistance from Central Silk Board, Union Ministry of Textiles.

prove much beneficial to give boost in handloom and handicrafts in the area. He said the Union Textile and Handicrafts Ministry has sanctioned 17 Handicrafts skill Development projects to the Jammu and Kashmir State as a special case under Babasahib Ambedkar AHVY. He said the scheme would run for 5 years in the State and during the period over 17000 rural artisans would be imparted with latest skill and design development trainings of different crafts to make them self-dependent for setting up ventures.

He said under the Scheme over Rs.16 crore would be incurred by the concerned Union Ministry for providing tool kits, raw material and trainings to the artisans.

Mir said that 1000 local artisans of Dooru area would be provided necessary skill trainings under the Scheme, for the purpose

the concerned union Ministry would expend over Rs 60 lakh to make the artisans of the area self-dependent for establishment of their own ventures.

The Tourism Minister called upon the artisan community to come forward and take maximum benefits of the Scheme for excelling their skills in modern trends of handicrafts and handloom design and weaving.

The Minister said that BabaSaheb Ambedkar Hastshilp Vikas Yojana popularly known as the cluster scheme gives a package of benefits to the clusters of various crafts to mobilize and form Self Help groups for conducting training, design, workshops, exhibitions, common facility centers. He said the assistance of mergingmoney is provided to Self Help Groups, against which the banks are also entitled to give them loan facility.

Anti-Tobacco Awareness camp held at GDC Anantnag ANANTNAG, SEPTEMBER 02: An Awareness camp on ill effects of Tobacco and other Narcotic Drugs was held at Govt. Degree College Khanabal Anantnag here Monday. The camp was organised by J&K Voluntary Health and Development Association in collaboration with District Administration Anantnag.

Additional Deputy Commissioner Anantnag, who was the chief guest on the occasion, said that human beings are already affected by this menace, which has resulted in fatal diseases like cancer. He also urged for refraining from use of narcotic drugs.

Principal Govt. Degree College for Boys Anantnag, Executive Director J&K Voluntary Health and Development Association, Chief Medical Officer Anantnag, Incharge Community Medicines SKIMS, Deputy Commandant Civil Defence, Members of Civil Society, Media Persons, Volunteers of Civil Defence and Students of Degree College Anantnag and Bijbehara participated in the awareness camp.

Speakers stressed on the need for refraining from the use of Tobacco and Narcotic Drugs. They urged to pledge for working to help the drug addicts for de-addiction so that the coming generation are saved from ill effects of this menace.

Afterwards the students of both the colleges and volunteers of civil defence under the guidance of Principal Government Degree College, Anantnag destroyed the “Bhung” on the banks of river Jehlum.

Police Public Mela in Srinagar on Sep.15; Sahai discusses arrangements Srinagar, September 02

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G.A. Mir inaugurates Handicraft skill development workshop at Dooru

to the artisans of the area.

A large number of local artisans participated in the workshop and the experts of Handicrafts Department acquainted them about latest trends of design and craft, besides educating about the benefits of formation of Self Help Groups to earn livelihood at their own.

Speaking on the occasion, the Tourism Minister said that such efforts

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also brought police and public together to work for peace and prosperity of the State, he added.

Sahai informed that 23rd Police Public Mela would be held in Srinagar on September 15, 2013 at Bakshi Stadium here. The Mela will be inaugurated at 10 a.m. and will conclude at 5 p.m. He disclosed that Raffle Draw will take place at the venue at 4 p.m. in the presence of public. He said that the transparency in raffle draws has strengthened the trust of the people upon the organizers. The resources generated through these Melas are utilized for the welfare of police martyr’s families under various welfare schemes adopted by the Police Organization which include free education to their wards.During the meeting, discussions were held with regard to various arrangements in and around the venue. For this purpose various committees headed by senior officers were constituted and asked to start

the preparations for the grand event. It was decided that the stall holders of different police establishments across the State would be geared up for their massive participation in the Mela with their products.

Sufficient space would be provided to them to establish their stalls for exhibition and sale of products. He disclosed that counters for sale of raffle draw tickets would be established at different locations across the State and special counters would also be established in and around the venue on the Mela day. Commandant JKAP 9th Bn. Altaf Ahmed Khan has been nominated as Nodal Officer for the event.

Sahai disclosed that painting competition for the children, tombola and other entertainment programmes would be part of the Mela. He asked the committeese said the constituted to start the work by now and the officers assigned with different tasks should be held responsible.

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If you’ve been feeling less like yourself lately, Gemini, a surge of inner power could push you over the top and make you feel strong and healthy again. You could decide to finish the unfinished tasks around you today. You might get most of them done by day’s end. Don’t forget to enjoy yourself, however. You will want to make the most of your newfound energy.

Cancer June 22-July 22

A surge of passion could dominate your day unless you find an outlet for it, Cancer. An intimate evening with a lover would be a good idea. Creative passion is also strong, and you could be hit with sudden inspiration, perhaps influenced by distant places. Don’t be afraid to take time out from your mundane chores to pursue this inspiration. Creativity is as important as anything else.

Leo

July 23-August 22 A romantic evening at home with your partner could bring the two of you closer, Leo. Your emotions are intense right now, so you need to use your intuition to judge exactly how much of your feelings you should reveal. An intellectual passion could also come your way. You might discover a new field of interest and you’ll want to bury yourself at home studying it for hours.

Virgo

August 23-September 22

Information received from far away could excite your passion to learn more about a subject, Virgo. You might be inspired to use your new knowledge in a project that includes a partner. Your mind is extremely insightful at this time, so if you face decisions, this is the day to follow your heart. Don’t be surprised if you find your telepathic abilities expanded as well!

Libra

September 23-October 23 Money matters are likely to be advanced today through your intuition and inner power, Libra. You may get a hunch that your idea for bringing in some extra money just might work. At least look into it. Don’t let anyone talk you out of it until you know the facts. You might also rediscover a neglected talent that you could find quite useful at this time.

Scorpio

October 24-November 21 A surge of inner power could have you feeling like you can move mountains, Scorpio. If you’ve been contemplating a course of action that others believe impossible, this is the time to get it going. Career matters, romance, and creative projects could all be advanced considerably by careful effort on your part. Give it some thought, write down your ideas, consider all contingencies, and move ahead!

Sagittarius November 22-December 21

Memories from your past could resurface, Sagittarius.

You might wonder why you’re suddenly thinking about them, but they probably represent a release of old emotional hang-ups that have been holding you back. By midafternoon you should feel more focused, determined, and ready to take on just about anything. This is definitely a great day to start new projects or complete old ones.

Capricorn December 22-January 19

Today represents a beginning in many ways. A friend from the past could reappear in your life, Capricorn, and bring up memories both pleasant and disconcerting. Don’t worry too much about it. This probably represents a muchneeded release. You might also become involved with a group that embodies goals about which you’re passionate.

New friends could also come your way.

Aquarius January 20-February 18

Emotions could be running high today, Aquarius. Someone in your entourage may have a problem with an authority figure, and political issues could come up. You may feel powerful right now and tempted to throw your hat into the ring.

However, it’s best to stay out of anything political and channel that power and passion into your own project. That’s far more likely to bring positive results.

Pisces

February 19-March 20 Heightened mental powers might have you spending a lot of time reading or doing research of some kind, Pisces.

Your curiosity is especially high right now. You might even consider advancing your education in some way, especially since new interests have been stimulating you for some time. New friends in fascinating fields might have started you thinking. This is a good time to look into this.

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Let us walk aloneNew congress mantra

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hough the recently held congress convention at Jammu was aimed to unite the party leadership and do away with the groupism, however it turned to be the beginnings of congress party’s search for new allies as it was visible the leadership has not happy over its alliance with National Conference. The criticism by Mrs. Ambika Soni, incharge, General Secretary J&K on the issue of one of its former candidates from Ganderbal, joining NC and subsequent statement at the end of the convention making it clear that any poll alliance with NC will be decided after consultations with party cadres, is quite clear a signal that the party will firstly try to gain as much ground as they can to emerge as single largest party and then dictate its terms in finding a partner for sharing of power in the state. The party’s senior most leaders impressed upon their partymen to strive for getting as much as fifty seats in the coming state assembly election 2014. Although it seems a mirage for congress in J&K, still it reflects the targets & intentions of congress to come into power in this border state which has been eluding the party since Syed Mir Qasim, surrendered his throne in favour of late Shiekh Mohammad Abdullah after IndiraAbdullah accord of 1975. The party has been in coalition with NC & PDP but has never been at the helm of affairs on its own. If one goes by the present indicators like poor performance of Omar Abdullah led coalition, the mercurial stance of PDP viz-a-viz political & other alike issues & the successful attempts of congress to pass on the buck of failures on NC, then, Congress seems to be somewhat better placed this time. If the party leaders rise above their personnel interests, bridge their differences and go ahead in a unified way, the congress party may gain a lot in Jammu region where BJP has lost ground, NC is on decline and PDP has only some pockets of influence. However the internal bickering of congress are so deep that it is perhaps impossible for its leaders to mend their difference and keep their flock together.

This is because they have their personnel agenda and are always hell bent to let down each other. Never in the past has congress seen such a groupism and presently there are several groups which are on war-path with each other, whatever the fate of congress, the party seems to have made its mind to go alone in the coming parliamentary and assembly elections. They may or may not succeed in their ambition but it is crystal clear that there will be no prepoll alliance with any party in the state. What political alliances may emerge after elections is anybody’s guess but nothing is impossible in politics where nobody is anybody’s permanent friend or foe.

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THANAMANDI THE TOWN WITH GLORIOUS PAST

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hannamandi town is situated at 33-33 degree latitude and 74.25 longitude, on the foot hill of Rattan Peer (8600') along the right bank of Thana Nallah. This attractive hill spot is about 24 k.m on the North side of Rajouri Town. At present this town is a Tehsil Headquarter. Kashmiri Muslim population is dominating the town.

This place is mostly known for Chikhri wood handicrafts.

As per the Rajtringni of Juna Raja which was written during the reign of Sultan Zainul-Aabdeen (1400-1470 AD), this place was known as Mudgravyala in the ancient time when mis area was ruled by Hindu kings of Rajouri. But Abdul Qasim in Tarikh-e-Frishta and Emperor Jahangir in his Tuzak wrote the name of this place as "Thatta". It appears that with the passage of time, the name changed from Thatta to Thanna.

Thanna remained the place of great importance for traders of Kashmir and rest of India. This place was considered as centre place for Kashmiris as well as Punjabi traders, because from here the high mountains of Panchal Range start and it was not possible for Punjabi traders to cross these high altitudes with their loaded horses and camels. On the other hand Kashmiri traders were also unable to sell their handicrafts in Punjab because they were not in a position to accommodate themselves in hot climatic conditions prevailing there. Therefore, the traders and businessmen of both the sides assembled at Thanna for the exchange of their goods and commodities like Kashmiri Shawls, loes,wood carving work carpets from one side and salt, tea and gur from the other side. In these circumstances, this small village on the foot hill of Rattan Pir (8600 foot) developed as a Mandi (Bazar) for traders and businessmen of Punjab and Kashmir. Later on the word "Mandi" was also attached with Thanna and the new name emerged as Thanamandi.

Thanamandi came into the lime-light of history in 1420 AD when a severe conflict took place between Shahi khan (Zain-UlAabdeen) and his brother Sultan Ali Shah

of Kashmir. This battle for Kashmir which was fought at Thanamandi decided the fate of Sultan Ali Shah who was killed and Shahi Khan who after defeating his brother at Thanna ascended the throne of Kashmir in 1420 AD under the title of "Sultal Zainul-Aabdeen-Badshah".

Mr.N.K.Zutshi writes in his book "Sultan Zain-ul-Aabdeen of Kashmir" the details of Thanna battle. He wrote that on the death of Sultan Sikander his elder son Mir Khan ascended the throne of Kashmir under the title of Ali Shah in 1413 AD. He was not a balanced man and could not control the situation prevailing in Kashmir. On the other hand, he declared his brother ShahiKhan as heir apparente (Yuvaraja). Later on in 1419 AD he handed over the kingdom to Shahi-Khan and left for pilgrimage towards Mecca. When he reached Jammu his Father,In-Law Raja Bala Raja of Jammu disapproved his action and scolded him for giving up the, throne of Kashmir to Shahi-Khan. Now Ali Shah repented and instead of going on pilgrimage to Mecca, he returned along with the forces of the Ruler of Jammu and regained his kingdom from his brother.

At this occasion Shahi khan left Kashmir alongwith his supporters who were Muslims of Thakar and Maliks by caste which remain traditionally a fighting class and were inhabiting the hilly territories of Thana and its surrounding villages. Shahi khan along with Thakar and Maliks reached Thana and made this place as his headquarter for the final show with his brother.

The other aspect of choosing Thana for his army activities was that the whole area was inhabited by the Muslim and Hindu Rajputs who were his allies. At Thana he received an offer of help from Jasrat Khokhar, the Chief of Sailkot. After negotiations held between the messengers of both sides, Jasrat Khokher also come along with his forces to Thana to help Shahi Khan. No doubt that ruler of Rajouri was the friend of Sultan of Kashmir but when he saw that Thakar and Rajput tribes of Thana and surrounding mountains have come under the banner of Shahi Khan at Thana, he also offered his allegiance to Shahi Khan. When Ali Shah come to know

that Shahi Khan is preparing for war at Thana, he also started preparation for fighting. Therefore the war machines were geared up on either side of Panchal range. At this juncture Shahi Khan adopted strategy to draw Ali Shah out of Kashmir for this battle.

It was made possible by diplomatic skill of Shahi Khan and wrong advices of sultan Ali Shah's Ministerial staff.

Sultan Ali Shah took the fateful decision of attacking his enemy before the later could strike. He alongwith his forces reached the passes of pir panchal in early 1420 AD. Then he assaulted Rajouri and captured the city.

After capturing Rajouri and some other small principalities in this area he moved towards Thana where Shahi Khan was stationed alongwith his forces. When Ali Shah reached near Thana he saw that a big force of Thakars, Maliks Rajputs and Khokhars under the banner of Shahi Khan was ready for fighting. The battle fought between Sultan Ali Shah and his brother Shahi khan at Thana was a fierce one. Heavy fighting took place between the two forces and about ten thousand soldiers were killed and Ali Shah was defeated in this battle.

The Prime Minister of Shahi Khan Malik Dalut Chand was killed and then the army fought under the command of Malik Autar Chand who was son of Malik Dalut Chand Shahi khan now left his Army Head Quarter at Thana and moved towards Kashmir alongwith his Army of Thakar, Rajputs Malik and Khokhar tribes and ascended the throne at Srinagar under the titleof Sultan Zain-ul-Aabdeen in 1420 AD. He ruled Kashmir upto 1470 AD. Since the Muslim Thakar and Rajputs of Thana and its surrounded villages remained the most important allies of Sultan Zain-ulAabdeen when he had wrested the kingdom of Kashmir from his brother in the battle of Thana, hence after becoming the Sultan of Kashmir he rewarded these tribes of Thana with jagirs in Kashmir and bestowed upon them the high offices of his kingdom.

In the beginning of 17th century AD Thana Mandi assumed move importance when Mughal carvans while travelling towards Kashmir through Mughal road were

staying at this place for some time for relaxation. On the orders of Emperor Jahngir, a big Mughal Sarai of red bricks was also constructed at Thana Mandi Jahangir had visited this place for about 13 times when he was on the way to Kashmir.

He describes Thana in his Tuzak as under.

"On Thursday, the 7th, the village Thana became the camping place. The great difference of this place from Kashmir was apparent in the climate, the language, the clothing etc. The people are speaking both Persian and Hindi. Evidently Hindi is the real language and they have acquired Kashmiri on account of proximity to Kashmir. Briefly one enters India at this place. The Women do wear woolen clothing and like India women wear nose rings" Before partition Thana was a jagir of Bakshi Hindu family of Kashmir. This jagir was given by the Maharaja Ranbir Singh to Bakshi Daya Ram who was his Shahi Hakim and a Sanskrit scholar. This family never came to Thana. The jagir was looked after by their representatives of Raina family of Kashmir. The last representative was Prem Nath Raina who was killed in the happenings of 1947 at Thana. At present Thana Mandi is emerging as a commercial centre and a beautiful town. It is Tehsil Head Quarter. The old Sarai of Mughal's period is still existing. But now it has been occupied by the security forces to combat militancy in the area Three temples of Dogra's period are also existing in old Thana area in dilapidated condition. Some Idols of ancient time are also lying in Kali Temple which have been constructed recently. Apart from the chikhri wood craft the main importance of this place is due to the renowned shrine Shah Dara Sharif which is six kms from Thana. A big complex alongwith educational centres and musafar khana is under construction at this place. The people from all over country come to this scared place and offer prayers in the shine. Keeping in view the religious importance due to Shah Dara Sharif and attractive natural scenic beauty of Thannamandi, this part can be developed as tourist resort.

Rajiv Gandhi Panchayat Sashaktikaran Abhiyan will Bolster State Election Commissions

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he State Election Commissions constituted under Part IX and Part IXA of the Constitution of India have functions, responsibilities and authority to conduct elections to Panchayats and Urban Local Bodies at par with the Election Commission of India.

However, the institutions of State Election Commissions have not been strengthened to the extent of the Election Commission of India. This strengthening is central to conducting free, fair and regular elections to the Local Self Governments.

An initiative in this direction was the setting up of a Task Force by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj to suggest measures for strengthening the institution of the State Election Commissions. The Task Force submitted its Report on 14th October, 2011. The Standing Committee of State Election Commissioners gave their views on 9th December, 2011. Some of the important recommendations given by the Standing Committee as accepted by Ministry of Panchayati Raj are: · The State Election Commission (SEC) should be authorized under Law to notify the dates to conduct elections, enforcement of codes of conduct, filing of nomination, withdrawal of nomination, scrutiny, final list of candidates etc. The SEC shall appoint polling personnel either by itself or by delegated authorities. · SECs should be given the status of a High Court Judge. They should also have the salary, allowances, perquisites and all serving/retirement benefits of a High Court Judge. · The tenure of SEC should be for five / six years or upto 65 years of age whichever is earlier and without any provision for extension. · Personnel from Public Sector Undertakings and Central Government offices located in the State should be

drafted for conducting Panchayat elections and in view of the law and order issues, sometimes encountered during the Panchayat elections, central paramilitary forces as in the case of Assembly and Parliamentary elections may be deployed. · SECs should have the flexibility to utilize funds as per their priorities without having to seek approval of the Finance Department of the State Government in every instance. In case of elections, the freeze on non-plan expenditure enforced in the months of February and March should not be applied to SECs and funds of SECs should not lapse at the end of the financial year, as in the case of government departments, as this causes serious difficulties for elections organized in April and May. · In 12th Five Year Plan, the State Election Commissions should be given a grant from the proposed scheme of Panchayat Shashaktikaran Abhiyan (PSA) if the following conditions are satisfied at least by the second year of the Plan: The State Election Commissioner must be full time; He should have a tenure of five / six years or up to 65 years of age whichever is earlier; There should be no provision for extensions; The protection given to the SEC under Article 243K must be available under the state law or rules governing the State Elections Commissions; the SEC must have the status of a High Court Judge. · Allocations for SEC including expenditure on conduct of local self body elections and on administrative expenses should be clearly provided in the States’ main budget, since the period when general election is due is known in advance and SECs should have the flexibility to divert funds between different heads of accounts while incurring election-related expenditure. They should have the flexibility for procurement etc. similar to ECI norms. · Release of funds from Central Finance

Commission can be recommended if the conditions like the structure of SEC recommended above and also the following conditions: Panchayats and Municipalities should not be superseded en masse; There must be at least one third reservation for women: Constitution of State Finance Commission; Both direct and indirect elections should be through SECs. · The SECs should call for Observers for elections to Panchayats and Municipalities from the Government of India through Ministries of Panchayati Raj, Urban Development and DoPT who shall work under the supervision and control of the SECs, as is the case with the Election Commission of India. · SECs should be vested with powers for delimitation of wards, reservation of seats and their rotation.

The policy of delimitation should, however, rest with the State Government. Some of the states like West Bengal, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka, Arunachal Pradesh, Haryana, Jharkhand, Maharashtra, Odisha, Punjab, Sikkim, and Uttarakhand have already given the status of High Court Judge to the State Election Commissioners. It is heartening to see that a State like Mizoram which was not required to have State Election Commission to conduct elections to Village Councils and District Councils has now constituted a State Election Commission and has vested these powers with it. In order to strengthen the Pahchayati Raj system and also to address critical gaps that constrain it, Ministry of Panchayati Raj has formulated the Scheme, Rajiv Gandhi Panchayat Sashaktikran Abhiyan (RGPSA) which will be implemented during the Twelfth Five Year Plan period. RGPSA aims to enable States to strengthen their Panchayati Raj systems in their context by choosing from among a menu of activities. States would have access

to funds on the basis of perspective and annual plans prepared under the scheme.

States would be required to fulfill the following essential conditions for accessing to funds: · Regular elections to panchayats or urban local bodies under the superintendence of SEC · 1/3 reservation for women in panchayats or other local bodies · Constitution of State Finance Commission(SFC) every five years and placement of Action Taken Report (ATR) on the recommendations of the SFC in the state Assembly · Constitution of District Planning Committees in all districts RGPSA will provide performance linked funds from 2014-15 onwards. Activities that would be supported under RGPSA include: Strengthening of State Election Commission; Administrative and Technical Support at the Gram Panchayat level; Construction /renovation of Gram Panchayat Buildings; Capacity Building and Training of Elected Representatives and Functionaries; Institutional Structure for Training at State, District & Block level; E-enablement of Panchayats, etc. The funding of RGPSA for State plans is envisaged on a 75:25 sharing basis by the Central and State Governments respectively. For NE States, the ratio will be 90:10. Gross Budgetary support of Rs. 6437 crore has been allocated by the Planning Commission for 12th Five Year Plan period, out of which Rs. 6200 crore is proposed to be spent as Central share for Rajiv Gandhi Panchayat Sashaktikaran Abhiyan. The schemes of Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Yojana(RGSY), ePanchayat, Panchayat Empowerment and Accountability Incentive Scheme(PEAIS) and Panchayat Mahila Evam Yuva Shakti Abhiyan (PMEYSA) will be subsumed in RGPSA from 2013-14.

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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Cell therapy may ease chronic pain A new study has described how a cell therapy might one day be used not only to quell some common types of persistent and difficult-totreat pain, but also to cure the conditions that give rise to them.

In their study, the scientists transplanted immature embryonic nerve cells that arise in the brain during development and used them to make up for a loss of function of specific neurons in the spinal cord that normally dampen pain signals.

A small fraction of the transplanted cells survived and matured into functioning neurons. The cells inte-

grated into the nerve circuitry of the spinal cord, forming synapses and signaling pathways with neighbouring neurons. As a result, pain hypersensitivity associated with nerve injury was almost completely eliminated, the researchers found, without evidence of movement disturbances that are common side effects of the currently favoured drug treatment.

“Now we are working toward the possibility of potential treatments that might eliminate the source of neuropathic pain, and that may be much more effective than drugs that aim

only to treat symptomatically the pain that results from chronic, painful conditions,” said the senior author of the study, Allan Basbaum, PhD, chair of the Department of Anatomy at UCSF. Those who suffer from chronic pain often get little relief, even from powerful narcotic painkillers, according to Basbaum. Gabapentin, an anticonvulsant first used

to treat epilepsy, now is regarded as the most effective treatment for neuropathic pain. However, it is effective for only roughly 30 percent of patients, and even in those people it only provides about 30 percent relief of the pain, he said. The explanation for neuropathic pain, research showed, is that following injury neurons may be lost, or central nervous system circuitry may change, in ways that are maladaptive, compromising signals that normally help dampen pain.

These changes contribute to a state of hyper-excitability, enhancing the transmission of pain messages to the brain and causing normally innocuous stimuli to become painful. The inhibitory neurons that are damaged in the spinal cord to cause pain hypersensitivity release a molecule that normally transmits inhibitory signals - the neurotransmitter GABA. Gabapentin does not mimic GABA, but it helps to compensate for the loss of inhibition that GABA normally would provide.

Basbaum’’s UCSF colleagues, including study co-authors Arturo AlvarezBuylla, PhD, and Arnold Kriegstein, MD, PhD, along with Scott Baraban, PhD, had already been experimenting with transplanting immature neurons that make GABA, using the transplanted neurons to bolster inhibitory signals in mouse models to prevent epileptic seizures and to combat a Parkinson’’s-like disease.

but while they contain calcium, most do not have vitamin D. You can always opt for a nonfat variety so that you get all the health benefits.

Nuts and seeds Don’t underestimate

older generation. More and more youngsters are falling prey to this due to poor eating habits.

Milk

There is reason why your mother told you to drink your glass of milk daily. Milk is a vital source of calcium as well as vitamin D. Research suggests that other dairy products like cheese and ice-cream are also good alternatives

your favourite nuts. Those like pumpkin seeds are rich in magnesium, which help with calcium metabolism. Other nuts like almonds and pistachios could also be consumed.

Walnuts

Walnuts are full of omega-3 fatty acid, which has numerous benefits. They also contain alphalinoleic acid, which strengthens the bones.

Carrots

In a new study, scientists have revealed that they are a step closer to curing diabetes after discovering how a potent two-pronged attack on diabetes can wipe it out.

Researchers of the study found that a powerful “ combination therapy” can tackle the condition, even at a late stage.

Around 370,000 Britons have Type 1 diabetes, which develops when immune cells in the body attack and destroy beta cells in the pancreas leaving it unable to produce insulin, the hormone which controls blood sugar levels.

The researchers in California found they can reverse the process by quickly shutting down this “autoimmune” attack on beta cells before feeding the pancreas growth factor molecules.

However, tests have been carried out only on mice.

“The findings hint that people with late-stage diabetes could potentially be cured with a mix of two techniques that spur re-growth of pancreatic cells while stopping autoimmunity,” the Daily Express quoted the researchers as saying.

Type 1 diabetes can develop at any age but usually appears before the patient is 40, especially in childhood.

It is important that laboratorybased research like this is conducted, and that it is followed up, but the many years and many obstacles which lie between this point and any possible use in people mean that we should not get too excited at this stage The study by a team at the Beckman Research Institute of City of Hope in Duarte, California showed the com-

bination treatment lets new beta cells fully regenerate and produce insulin without a risk of being depleted by the immune system.

The researchers said that more studies are needed to see if the technique can work on humans.

“This paper provides insight into techniques which may be used in combination to regenerate and protect insulin producing beta cells,” Matthew Hobbs, head of research for Diabetes UK, said.

“However, it is extremely important to realise that these two techniques have so far only been tested in mice, either individually or in combination.

“It is important that laboratorybased research like this is conducted, and that it is followed up, but the many years and many obstacles which lie between this point and any possible use in people mean that we should not get too excited at this stage. Certainly, it is far too early to hail this as a cure for Type 1 diabetes,” he added.

Live well, live healthy This year WHO's slogan urges us to stay in good health and live longer. Read on to see how we can win the battle against noncommunicable disease.

April 7, 2012, will mark the 64th annual World Health Day, which commemorates the inception of the World Health Organisation (WHO).

Every year, the WHO selects a theme or topic that represents a current health concern in the world. For the 2012 World Health Day, it has chosen to focus on ‘ Ageing and Health', using the official slogan “Good health adds life to years.”

1 Glass of wine raises breast cancer risk

Foods for strong bones

No matter how old or young you may be, taking care of your bones is a must.

While most of us take them for granted, thinking they’re the strongest and hardest body part, over time bones can deteriorate in quality. Osteoporosis, which is marked by a condition where bones become soft and crack easily, is no longer just a disease of the

New drug mix helps tackle diabetes

These vegetables boast of alpha-carotene, beta-carotene, and betacryptoxanthin. Eat them raw in the form of salad.

Women who enjoy wine with dinner are putting their lives at risk, a new study has claimed.

They are the problem drinkers missed by government efforts to curb alcohol misuse - women, often middleclass and professional, who share a bottle of wine with a partner over dinner each night, putting their health at risk, the Independent reported.

Unnoticed because they do not cause a social nuisance or public disorder, women who quietly drink three or more glasses of wine, or equivalent, a day increase their risk of breast cancer by up to half, research shows.

According to Helmut Seiz and colleagues from the University of Heidelberg, Germany, alcohol is known to increase the risk of several cancers, in both sexes, including bowel cancer. But breast tissue is thought to

be particularly sensitive to its carcinogenic effects.

Women who consume one alcoholic drink a day have an increased risk of breast cancer of 4 per cent, in line

40 to 50 per cent. Overall, alcohol drinking accounts for one in 20 cases of cancer in northern Europe and one in 10 in countries such as Italy and France, where drinking

with previous findings, based on an analysis of 113 studies involving 77,000 light drinkers.

Among heavy drinkers, defined as three or more drinks a day, the risk is increased to

is more widespread among women.

Breast cancer has soared in recent decades with new cases doubling since the early 1970s, partly driven by the rise in alcohol consump-

tion. It is now the commonest cancer, with almost 49,000 cases and 12,000 deaths a year, despite affecting only one sex.

However, it is less common than heart disease and strokes, which together kill 200,000 people a year - and alcohol is known to protect against these diseases. In women, as little as one drink a week cuts the risk of heart attack and stroke by 36 per cent according to a 2007 European study.

The upshot is that light drinking is overall protective - but heavier drinking is associated with rapidly increasing risks. Experts say weighing up these risks is a matter of personal choice. Although heart disease is more common, cancer is more feared. Women with a family history of heart disease may feel differently from those with a history of cancer.

Fixtherapycouldhelptinnitussufferers A diet that keeps you Talking therapies combined with the soothing sounds of the sea can help relieve the misery of tinnitus, a new study has revealed.

The researchers found that sufferers benefit more when psychological techniques are used alongside current standard treatments, which create sounds to mask the ringing in the ears.

Around one in seven Britons has suffered from tinnitus, the medical term for hearing ringing, buzzing or whistling noises inside the head.

The condition is apparently triggered by over-active nerve cells within the hearing area of the brain.

Although there is no cure, therapies which use a generator to mask the ringing by creating a competing sound on a similar frequency - such as the sea - can significantly relieve distress.

Cognitive behavioural therapy, in which patients are encouraged to discuss their problems, can also help patients to think differently about the condition and live with it long-term.

However, there is little evidence about which treatment works best.

Now, for the first time, Dutch

scientists have combined both approaches for those suffering with mild or severe tinnitus. Their study of 492 patients found that those treated with both techniques saw significant improvements in their quality of life after a year, compared with sufferers who underwent standard sound therapy.

Even after a year, the combination of CBT and sound techniques worked better than usual care.

In particular, there were greater improvements in countering negative thinking and fear caused by the condi-

tion.

Researchers Dr Riana Cima and Professor Johan Vlaeyen, of Maastricht University, said that the research provided ‘firm evidence’ of an effective new treatment for sufferers, many of whom have to deal with ‘psychological strain’.

“The results are highly relevant for clinical practice because best practice for tinnitus has not been defined and current treatment strategies are fragmented and costly,” the Daily Mail quoted them as saying.

cool in summer

Summer is all about having some fun under the sun. But, the harsh sunlight and humidity is your hair, health and skin’s worst enemy, so, it is always important to take care.

And summer is a period when all in the family are susceptible to ill health. And as the mercury is rising high, precautions are needed before it creates trouble for you or your close ones. A good diet is an essential part of family health-care and summer time is no different.

Eating sensibly ensures that

you maintain a strong immune system and build up

a strong resistance against viruses and infection and why just that, it also ensures better skin and hair! Dehydration and sunstroke are very common in summers.

Hence, one should drink plenty of water, coconut water as it contains potassium which is needed to have a healthy immunity and eat lots of fruits like watermelon, muskmelon etc. that are high on water content.

One must take small meals

at small intervals-one should avoiding taking heavy meals.

Also, it is very important to have Vitamin C thereby; citrus fruits are a must as they consist of anti-oxidants which make immune system strong to fight illness in summers. Apart from sunstroke and dehydration, gastrointestinal diseases take a toll like cases of people suffering cholera, jaundice, and diarrhea are observed a lot. So, one should avoid pani-puris, ice-candies and road-side food as a precaution.

Weight-loss surgery cuts alcohol cravings Gastric bypass surgery not only rid people of their fat, but it also reduces their desire for alcohol, researchers have found.Some people opt going under the knife to decrease the size of their stomach. The Roux-en-Y procedure, or “gastric bypass” - is one such surgery that involves stapling the stomach to leave a small pouch at the top, which is then connected to the small intestine.Food then bypasses most of the original stomach and a chunk of the intestine too. This significantly reduces the amount of food a person is physically able to eat and the amount of nutrients they can absorb.In a new study, Jon Davis and colleagues at the University of Cincinnati in Ohio collected outcome data on 80,000 people in the US who had had weightloss surgery, including Roux-en-Y.They found that those who had the Rouxen-Y procedure reported drinking fewer alcoholic drinks after the surgery than before.But people who underwent other types of surgery, such as a gastric band, saw no change in alcohol use.To test it further, the team carried out Rouxen-Y surgery on rats bred to prefer alcohol, and found that they also stopped drinking it afterwards.The researchers thinks that the sudden drop in alcohol consumption may be down to a hormone called GLP-1.

When partly digested food hits the middle section of the small intestine, called the jejunum, GLP-1 is produced. This triggers the production of insulin, which in turn acts to lower blood glucose levels. After Rouxen-Y surgery, this part of the intestine is much closer to the stomach, causing it to be exposed to a much higher level of nutrients than it normally would be.

Davis thinks this may be ramping up the production of the hormone.

It is this extra GLP-1 that may be influencing cravings, he said. The hormone is thought to play a role in limiting how much food we eat once we are full.

“GLP-1 travels through the blood to get to the brain, where it is thought to stimulate an aversion to food,” the New Scientist quoted Davis as saying.

He thinks it may be eliciting a similar effect on alcohol consumption because alcoholic drinks can contain lots of calories. Now, Davis’s group is testing a diabetes drug in mice that acts to increase levels of GLP-1, hoping that it might help alcoholics give up alcohol.

Why first aid is necessary No matter where you live, having a first aid kit at home is imperative because almost all of us will require it at some point or the other.

First aid kits can be very basic or comprehensive.

What you need, depends on whether you’ve been trained in first aid or want to stock just the basic essential necessities. Nowadays readymade first aid kits are available in medical stores.But you can also make a simple kit yourself. You first need to understand the basics when it comes to stocking a first aid kit. The bites of most spiders, mosquitoes, fleas, flies, bedbugs, etc., are similar in appearance and pose very little danger. Typically, it causes a small, itchy swelling that can last a few hours or days. Although bites are seldom dangerous, mosquitoes can transmit diseases like dengue or malaria.

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Lok Sabha adjourned till Tuesday over Telangana

As soon as the house assembled at 11 am, the members started shouting slogans demanding a united Andhra Pradesh. They refused to be quiet despite repeated requests by the speaker.

The Lok Sabha was Monday repeatedly disrupted and finally adjourned till Tuesday after Speaker Meira Kumar suspended nine members from the house for five days for obstructing proceedings over the decision to create a separate Telangana state from Andhra Pradesh.

The speaker named the nine MPs — four from the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) and five from the Congress — under rule 374(A) of parliamentary proceedings, which automatically suspends them for the next five sittings of the house.

Of the nine MPs, Nimalla Kristappa, Modugula Venugopala

Reddy, Konakalla Narayan Rao and Nirmalalli Sivaprasad are from the TDP, while Savarshri A. Sai Prathap, Anantha Venkatrami Reddy, L Raja Gopal, Magunta Sreenivasulu Reddy

and Bapi Raju Kanumuru belong to the Congress.

The members were protesting against the decision to create Telangana from Andhra Pradesh.

As soon as the house assembled at 11 am, the members started shouting slogans demanding a united Andhra Pradesh.

They refused to be quiet despite repeated requests by the speaker.

The TDP members wore masks of late prime minister Indira Gandhi, irking the treasury benches.

The TDP members also hurled “filthy abuses” in Telugu at the Congress, which angered the Congress leaders when it was pointed out by its Andhra MPs. Congress chief whip Sandeep Dikshit then challenged the TDP

Dawood Ibrahim will be brought back to India, says Sushil Kumar Shinde

New Delhi: As he basks in glory after a string of arrests of several wanted terrorists during his tenure, Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde on Monday said underworld don and India’s most wanted fugitive Dawood Ibrahim will be also brought back to India to face justice.“We will bring one by one. All will come. Just wait,” a beaming Shinde told reporters in New Delhi when asked whether there was any chance to arrest Dawood and bring him back to India.

Dawood, who heads a vast and multifaceted illegal business, emerged as India’s most wanted terrorist after the 1993 Mumbai bombings, which he allegedly organised and financed, According to the US, Dawood maintains close links with terror outfit alQaeda.

Dawood Ibrahim will be brought back to India, says Sushil Kumar Shinde As a result, the US declared him as a “global terrorist” and pursued the matter before the United Nations in an attempt to freeze his assets around the world and crack down on his operations. Dawood is believed

2G: CBI opposes Balwa’s plea, says he went abroad without permission

New Delhi, Sept 2 (PTI) CBI today opposed in a Delhi court the plea of Swan Telecom promoter Shahid Usman Balwa, facing trial in the 2G spectrum case, seeking exemption from personal appearance, saying the agency has got “information” that he has travelled abroad without prior permission.

The agency made this statement in the court when Balwa’s counsel Vijay Aggarwal moved an application seeking exemption from personal appearance from September 2 to September 6 on grounds of “emergency”

to be living in Pakistan. During the tenure of Shinde, security agencies successfully brought back several wanted terrorists including Sayed Zabiuddin Ansari alias Abu Jundal, key plotter of Mumbai attack terrorists Fasih Mahmood aka Fasih Mohammed, Abdul Karim Tunda and Yasin Bhatkal. Shinde was made the Home Minister on July 31 last year.

Jundal, a Lashkar-e-Taiba(LeT) operative, accused of carrying out blasts in Ahmedabad railway station, the Aurangabad arms haul case and a co-accused in German bakery blast, was deported from Saudi Arabia in June 2012. Fasih Mahmood, an LeT operative from Bihar, was allegedly involved in the 2010 Chinnaswamy Stadium blast in Bangalore and a terror attack near Jama Masjid in 2010.

He was arrested in Saudi Arabia and subsequently brought back to India. Tunda was accused of carrying out blasts in New Delhi, Panipat, Sonepat, Ludhiana, Kanpur and Varanasi between December 1996 and January 1998. He was arrested along the Indo-Nepal border last month.

Indian Mujahideen(IM) co-founder Yasin Bhatkal alis Syed Mohammed Ahmed Zarar Siddibapa, wanted in around 40 blast cases and carrying a reward of Rs 35 lakh, was arrested from Indo-Nepal border on Thursday.

A BSP MP and four MLAs have been booked for allegedly holding separate public meetings in violencehit Kawal village of Muzaffarnagar district in violation of prohibitory orders imposed there.

A case was registered on Sunday against BSP MP from Muzaffarnagar

Kadir Rana and two BSP MLAs Noor Saleem of Chrathwal and Jameel Ahmad of Meerapur, former UP Minister and Congress leader Saeeduzama and hundreds of their supporters for defying orders on August 30, police said.

Another case was registered

that brought the CM’s office under a cloud, had announced a judicial probe at the height of the Opposition campaign pressing for the resignation of Chief Minister Oommen Chandy on the issue. Kerala govt writes to HC seeking services of sitting judge to probe solar scam Kerala govt writes to HC seeking services of sitting judge to probe solar scam As part of its agitation demanding Chandy’s resignation, LDF workers had laid a siege to the secretariat in Thiruvananthapuram last month, but it was called off after the probe was announced. The tug of war between UDF and LDF is over the

Top RSS leader Bhaiyyaji Joshi met senior BJP leader LK Advani on Sunday night.

He also met some other top party leaders. Given the fact that there is a growing clamour amongst certain cadre of BJP to declare Narendra Modi as the prime ministerial candidate and also given the fact that Advani and his camp are reported to be against such a move, the meeting assumes significance.

It has been reported that Gujarat Chief Minister and BJP’s poll panel chief may be named as the party’s PM face this month itself. However, Advani and top leaders like Sushma Swaraj are said to be unhappy with such a move. They feel that such a move may polarise the voters and the advantage that the main Opposition has over the Congress, which is facing perception problems regarding scams, corruption and policy paralysis, might be negated.

It is also said that even if Modi is to be named as party’s face for the next General Elections, Advani and his camp want the announcement to be postponed till the end of the year, when many states are due for Assembly Elections.

against two BJP MLAs Suresh Rana and Bhratendu Singh, former minister Yograj Singh and ex-MP Sohanvir Singh for holding meeting at Nagla Bhadore in the district on August 31, they said.

Muzaffarnagar: BSP MP, four MLAs booked for violating prohibitory orders Police have also booked ten persons for allegedly attacking people belonging to a particular community, who were passing by the venue of meeting in a car.

Some miscreants set the car on fire and beat the people who were later rushed to a hospital, police said. Tension had erupted in the village last week after three persons were killed in a minor dispute following collision of two motorbikes.

No fresh incident of violence was reported from the village today, police said.

issue of inclusion of CM’s office in the ambit of the probe.

The scam relates to cheating people of huge sums by the arrested accused Biju Radhakrishnan and Saritha Nair by offering solar energy solutions. A Special Investigation Team probing the case has completed its probe.The case assumed a serious political dimension with the arrest of Tenny Joppan, a Personal Assistant in the Chief Minister’s office, for his alleged links with the accused. Former Director of Public Relations Department A Firoz and tele-actress and danseuse Shalu Menon were also arrested in a related case. Shalu and Joppan are out on bail.

Missing Navruna’s mother meets Nitish to seek CBI probe into the case

With a hope to see her daughter again following her mysterious disappearance from her house in Bihar’s Muzaffarpur town about a year ago, the missing girl Navruna’s mother on Monday met Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and demanded a CBI probe in the matter.

Accompanied by her another daughter, Maitri Chakravarti, mother of Navruna, met the Chief Minister at his “Janata Ke Durbar mein Mukhyamatri” programme and submitted a petition urging him to recommend a CBI probe into the mysterious disappearance of her 12 year-old daughter .

She narrated to Kumar the entire sequence of events of the fateful night of September 18, 2012 when Navruna had disappeared from their house in Muzaffarpur town and the family’s ordeal for the past one year in finding her and its crusade for justice.

Missing Navruna’s mother meets Nitish to seek CBI probe into the case The Chief Minister heard Chakravarti, mother of Navruna, patiently before handing over her application to the Director General of Police (DGP)Abhayanand and Principal Sec-

retary (Home) Amir Subhani for perusal and action.

When asked whether the state government will recommend CBI probe, Subhani said that he will consider the request and take necessary action.

It may be mentioned that the 12 year-old girl, a Class VII student of St. Xavior public school in Muzaffarpur had gone missing from her house located in Ghirnipokhar locality under Town police station area on September 18 last year.

The state government had ordered a CID probe in the matter, but no no headway in the probe could be made as Navruna’s parents refused to cooperate with investigation and provide blood sample for DNA test so as to match the same with corpse of a girl which was said to be of the same age as that of the missing girl.

Navruna’s family has also petitioned the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) and the Union Home Ministry for a CBI probe into the missing case, but the central government too was yet to take any decision on the matter.

No decision on shutting With RSS push will Narendra Modi be petrol pumps at night: Moily declared as BJP’s PM candidate?

Muzaffarnagar: BSP MP, four MLAs booked for violating prohibitory orders

Kerala govt writes to HC seeking services of sitting judge to probe solar scam

Kerala government has once again sought the services of a sitting High Court judge to probe the solar scam which has been used by the CPI-M led LDF opposition to attack the ruling UDF for the past three months.The government, in a letter to the Court Registrar, sought the service of a sitting judge holding that the case was very important, official sources said in Thiruvananthapuram on Monday. The renewed request came in the wake of the court informing the government last week it cannot spare a sitting judge.Congress led UDF government which is under pressure from LDF over the scam

members.

Following this, the speaker said: “...You may forthwith withdraw from the precincts of the house.”

Meira Kumar then adjourned the house till 2 pm but the four TDP members stayed inside the house in protest.

When the house reconvened, Deputy Speaker Kariya Munda, who was in chair, requested the four TDP members to withdraw from the house even as the Left parties raised the issue of hike in petrol prices.

The BJP demanded action against the suspended TDP members.

Amid chaos, the house was then adjourned till Tuesday.

The nine Andhra Pradesh MPs were among the 12 suspended August 23 on the same issue.

The ruling United Progressive Alliance (UPA) coalition, led by the Congress, has approved carving out a separate Telangana state out of Andhra Pradesh.

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After Modi was named as the party’s election campaign chief, apparently a sulking Advani had quit from all party posts, though later he was pacified by the RSS to take back his resignation. Advani has also time and again made a veiled attack on Modi and once pitted Shivraj Singh Chauhan against him, saying that the Madhya Pradesh CM should be given more credit as an administrator as he had taken a state like Gujarat on the path of development, unlike Gujarat which was already developed.

However, it came as a surprise to many when the senior leader praised Modi recently saying that good work was being done under the leadership of Gujarat CM. It is said that Advani still harbours the ambition to become the PM of India and wants to take one last go at it in 2014. But the RSS has made it clear in the past that it was against projecting Advani as BJP’s PM candidate. They have also been warming up to Modi.Meanwhile, Modi is leaving no stones unturned to project himself as BJP’s strongest contender for the PM post.

He is also backed by party president Rajnath Singh who has been regularly been calling him as the country’s most popular leader.

Amidst a storm over proposal to shut petrol pumps during night to taper fuel demand, Oil Minister M. Veerappa Moily on Monday said the government had not made any such proposal and the idea had come from public.“It is not our idea. It is an idea which is coming from public and others. No decision has been taken to keep petrol pumps dry during any part of the day,” he told reporters.His Ministry plans to launch a massive fuel conservation drive from September 16 to cut fuel demand by 3 per cent and save an estimated Rs. 16,000 crore or $2.5 billion in Forex outgo.“We are toying with the ideas (on conserving fuel) that have come to us. That doesn’t mean we have accepted them or are enforcing shutdowns,” he said.Mr. Moily said before the planned launch of September 16 campaign, several proposals to save cut fuel consumptions have come to the government and as per usual practice are being mulled over by his ministry.

BJP leaders conspired to protect Amit Shah, claims PIL

New Delhi: Top BJP leaders have been caught on camera discussing how to protect Amit Shah, former Gujarat Home Minister, in a case where is he accused of murder, alleges a Public Interest Litigation or PIL filed in the Supreme Court.

Judges have yet to decide whether they will hear the petition.

The PIL claims that a journalist named Pushp Kumar Sharma has secret video tapings of two BJP parliamentarians, Prakash Javadekar and Bhupendir Yadav, discussing how to get a blank document signed by the mother of Tulsiram Prajapati, who was shot dead in a fake encounter in December 2006. The “vakalatnama” or signed affidavit, BJP big guns are allegedly heard stating, could be used to appoint a lawyer of their choice to represent Tulsiram’s family, thereby allowing them to control the direction of the investigation.

Mr Shah, a close aide of Chief Minister Narendra Modi, has been accused of

sanctioning the fake encounters that led to the deaths Tulsiram and the petty criminal he worked for, Sohrabuddin Sheikh.

Mr Shah was arrested in July 2010 and released on bail three months later.

NDTV cannot corroborate the authenticity of the sting referred to in the PIL. The PIL claims that the sting operation has “succeeded in capturing on camera criminal conspiracy hatched and executed by Members of Parliament, se-

nior BJP Leaders and Advocates...to derail (the) judicial process.”

Sohrabuddin, his wife Kauser Bi and Tulsiram were traveling on a bus from Andhra Pradesh in 2005 when they were abducted by the Gujarat police.Sohrabuddin and his wife were killed a few days later.

Tulsiram, the sole witness to their abduction, was shot dead a year later; the police claimed that he was trying to escape from their custody.

Before the state government admitted that the deaths were fake encounters, the police alleged that Sohrabuddin and Tulsiram were terrorists, who planned to assassinate important political leaders.

But later investigations by the CBI suggested that Sohrabuddin had become an irritant for the powerful marble lobby in Rajasthan with constant attempts to blackmail some of its big players. Mr Shah, the CBI says, was roped in to help, and as Home Minister commissioned the police to assassinate Sohrabuddin.

Two men sentenced to 1-year-imprisonment for bribing BJP MLA

Two men have been sentenced to one year in jail by a Delhi court for offering bribe of Rs six lakh to BJP MLA Karan Singh Tanwar for getting allotment of three shops in a market here 18 years ago.

Special CBI Judge Rajiv Mehra awarded the jail term to Delhi residents Jasbir Singh Chawla and Shoeb Ahmed for criminal conspiracy and abetting the offence of public servant taking illegal gratification for his official work in 1995.

The court also imposed a fine of Rs one lakh each on the two convicts. It, however, allowed their plea for suspension of sentence for a month to file an appeal in superior court. It said in case they do not appeal till September 30, they will surrender before the court on October 1 to serve the sentence of one year

rigorous imprisonment.

Two men sentenced to 1-yearimprisonment for bribing BJP MLA Two men sentenced to 1-yearimprisonment for bribing BJP MLA According to CBI, 58-year-old Chawla and 45-year-old Ahmed in pursuance of their conspiracy were found offering bribe of Rs six lakh to MLA Tanwar for allotment of three shops. The accused had told Tanwar, complainant in the case, that they would pay him Rs two lakh

cash and rest Rs four lakh would be given to him after allotment.

The case was registered in October 1995 by the CBI on a complaint of Tanwar, who was also an administrator of Fish and Poultry Market Committee in Jama Masjid here at that time.

The complaint said Chawla had submitted four applications on behalf of different parties and he was offering a bribe of Rs six lakh for the allotment of at least three shops against three applications received by Kanwar.

It alleged that despite refusal of the complainant to the offer of bribe, Chawla told him that he would visit his office in Naraina on October 16, 1995 and would give him Rs two lakh

for the allotment of the shop and rest of the amount would be paid after receiving the allotment orders.

CBI formed a trap team and both the accused were caught when they were giving money to the complainant. According to a witness, Chawla was the then convener of Minority Cell Youth Congress for District Karol Bagh.

Dismissing Chawla’s plea, the court said, “The only explanation offered by Chawla is that it was on account of party fund which is not believable for the reason that complainant and Chawla belong to two different political parties BJP and Congress and there was no reason for the accused to offer the amount of Rs two lakh as party donation to complainant”.