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5 killed in Reasi, 2 drown in Budgam Flood alert sounded as Jehlum swells Srinagar records 32.8 mm rainfall Srinagar, September 03: Five people died after they came under a tree that fell by storm and heavy rain Reasi district while two people were washed away in Budgam district. According to reports received by GNS, the incident occurred at Momankot area in the district. The dead include three people. Meanwhile, two persons drowned in Abora area of Budgam district. An official told GNS that the two persons identified as Abdul Rashid Gojri and Ghulam Ah-
Srinagar-Leh closed due to landslides Ganderbal, Sep 3 : The 434-km-long Srinagar-Leh
road connecting the ladakh region with Kashmir was closed for traffic on Wednesday due to landslides, triggered by heavy rains. Official sources told CNS that traffic on Srinagar-Leh road has been closed due to landslides at two different places in Zojila pass area. “A large number of vehicles, including those carrying essentials for Ladakh region were not allowed to proceed towards Kargil and See Leh On PG 11.. mad Bhat drowned after they slipped off from a bridge and fell into a river. officials said a youth who got trapped in flashflood in River Sindh at Ganderbal district was rescued after in a joint effort of police, army and Fire department. Meanwhile With continuous rains lashing the Valley for the past few days, the water level in the river Jhelum and other rivulets has considerably increased even as the Flood Control and Irrigation department has sounded a flood alert. See Budgam On PG 11..
Weatherman issues heavy rains, snow warning in State Srinagar, September 03: Moderate to heavy rains in plains and snowfall in upper amid 7-8 Degree Celsius drop in day temperature is expected in next three days in Jammu and Kashmir, according to a warning issued by meteorological department here on Wednesday. “A Western Disturbance over J&K and its interaction with monsoon currents over
North West India is likely to affect the state from today (Wednesday) to (Saturday) with occasional gaps,” Sonam Lotus, Director Meteorological Department here said in a statement issued to GNS. “Under the influence of this weather system, moderate to heavy rain/thundershower and snowfall over higher reaches will occur at most places in Kashmir & Jammu
ECI arriving on 2-days visit to Srinagar on Sep 10 Commission To review poll, security arrangements, meet all political parties Srinagar, Sep 3 (KNS): The Election Commission headed by Chief Election Commissioner V S Sampath is scheduled to arrive in Kashmir on a two-day visit on September 10 to review poll preparedness and related security arrangements, Umang Narula the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of J&K told KNS. “The Commission will visit to Kashmir to review the poll preparedness and will be holding meetings the district administration besides the Chief Secretary and the Director General of Police,” Narula informed. The CEO Jammu and Kashmir said that the Commission will get the first hand information from the State election department and later on it will be meeting representatives of all political parties in the state. Sources said that the election notification will be issued only after the Election Commis-
sion holds meetings with its concerned agencies and different political parties in the state. During their meeting with the Election Commission of India, some political parties are likely to raise the issue of lifting of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) from Gujrat to be used in the upcoming assembly elections in the state. Meanwhile, the Election Commission will meet all district electoral officers who will be accompanied by the concerned SSPs. This meeting is likely to be attended by the divisional commissioners and IGPs. “They will brief the election commission about the poll preparedness and the security requirements in their respective districts,” sources informed KNS. The second meeting will of the commission is likely to take place with the Chief Secretary and the
DGP. The meeting will be chaired by Chief Election Commissioner V S Sampath while as H S Brahma and Dr Nasim Zaidi the two Election Commissioners and Deputy Election Commissioners Vinod Zutshi, R Balakrishnan, Sudhir Tripathi and Dr Alok Shukla will attend the meeting. “Right now we are holding trainings of officials in different areas and other arrangements are being given the final shape,” Narula informed KNS. When asked about any possibility of extending the date of enrollment of voters with the election department, Narula said: “There is no such proposal right now.” The CEO of J&K also informed that the election commission will be addressing a press conference, before its leaves Srinagar. “They will take all these questions during that press conference.” (KNS)
PDP first choice of people: Mehbooba “Party will focus on development needs of Budgam”
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Srinagar, Sept 3 (KNS): Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president, Mehbooba Mufti has said PDP after having established its popularity in the parliamentary elections is gaining further ground and it was encouraging to see more and more people joining it ahead of the assembly polls. She was addressing a function to welcome the leadership and members of United Development Front Budgam into the party fold here today. The front has been spearheading a movement for socio economic development of Budgam for quite some time. Its leaders Haji Ali Mohammad Dar, Gh Nabi Bhat, Haji Gh Mohammad Wani, Haji Ab Karim Dar, Gh Rasool Malik, Haji Ali Mohammad, Haji Ab Rehman Bhat and other members were welcomed by Mehbooba Mufti into the party. She expressed the hope that with the joining of the front and its leaders who are respected and prominent citizens of Budgam, the party will receive the boost in the area which has unfortunately been lacking even in basic amenities of life. With their help, Mehbooba said once
the party comes into power a focused attention would be paid to the development needs of entire district and Budgam constituency. Mehbooba said the NC leadership instead of working seriously for the people’s cause, has pushed them to the wall through its insensitiveness, callous attitude and mis-governance over the last six years. Mehbooba said change is imminent on the ground and even after having read the writing on the wall the ruling party leadership has adopted ostrich like attitude and are now trying to mislead the people with hollow slogans and promises. “NC is a story deceptive tactics and which has not been able to fulfill a single promise made to the people from time to time,” she said Mehbooba said the ruling National Conference has created a record of sorts by giving the state worst ever governments over the years. “After having stood out as the worst ever government even by NC See MehboobaOn PG 11..
divisions and at a few places in Ladakh region particularly along Srinagar-Jammu, Srinagar-Leh, and Leh-Manali Road etc,” Lotus said. “Some places may receive heavy to very heavy rain/ shower during this period,” he said, warning that these weather condition may trigger landslide and flash flood in vulnerable See State On PG 11..
Poonch, September 03: ) A Border Security Force personal was killed after a bunker collapsed due to heavy rains in Poonch district.Official sources told GNS that the incident took place at Chapri Kanari post in Surankote area of Poonch. The deceased has been identified as Abdul Rashid of 154 Battalion. An army trooper identified as Sepoy Balbir Singh of 40 Rashtriya Rifles went missing after heavy rains and flood at Mandi in the district while a police
Cabinet scheduled to meet today Employees DA, regularization of daily wagers on cards Srinagar, Sep 3 : After a gap of over a month, the State cabinet is scheduled to meet on September 4 with the government likely to take a call on the issues of daily wagers and announcement of 10 percent Dearness Allowance (DA) to the employees pending since January 2014. Top sources revealed to KNS that the cabinet will meet here on September 4 under the chairmanship of chief minister Omar Abdullah and the issues on priority would be the regularization policy of the daily wagers. The cabinet sub-committee is submitting its detailed
Casual labourers march Scores injured in police action Srinagar, Sep 3,: Scores of casual labourers sustained injuries after police swung into action and charged them with canes when the protesting employees managed to reach at the main gate of Civil Secretariat Srinagar on Wednesday. Reports said that amid heavy showers, casual labourers and need based workers of various government departments staged a massive protest in support of their demands including regularization and release of pending wages. Scores of casual laborers of different department assembled at Exhibition Crossing and shouted slogans against state government for not conceding their long pending demands. The protestors including Casual labourers of PWD, Floriculture, PHE, Forest, Wild Life, Soil Conservation, SDA, Tourism and Agriculture Department demonstrated under the banner of J&K National Trade Union Front(JKNTUF) and marched towards Civil Secretariat Srinagar. As the protesting employees reached at the entrance
BSF man killed after bunker collapse Trooper missing, police post washed away
of Civil Secretariat, large contingent policemen appeared and charged the employees with canes. In a bid to disperse the defiant employees, police sprayed coloured water. The confrontation between police and employees affected traffic movement resulted in traffic jam. Eyewitnesses told CNS that at least 12 casual labours were injured during police action. Some of the injured were identified as Muhammad Yousuf, Zahoor Ahmed, Farooq Ahmed, Khurshid Ahmed, Firdous Ahmed, Mushtaq Ahmed and Abdul Rasheed. Shortly before proceeding towards Civil Secretariat, while addressing the workers, JKNTUF president Muhammad Gafoor Dar condemned the delaying polices of the State Government regarding regularization and payment of pending wages of these causal labourers. He threatened that JKNTUF would launch a massive agitation if the demands of these workers would not be conceded at earliest. See Casual On PG 11..
report over the issue and the same shall be discussed on priority in the state cabinet. Earlier in the state legislature the government had clarified that daily wagers engaged before January, 1994 shall be eligible for regularization in the government services. However, it is yet to frame any policy about the casual and need based workers engaged in various government departments with their number being estimated around 53,000. The state authorities earlier had stated that it will be framing a policy about the See Cabinet On PG 11..
post at Bahram gaka in Surankote was washed away. Meanwhile, a lady identified as Sairah Bano wife of Mushtaq Ahmad was washed away at Mandi while Muhammad Ishfaq of Dangri Mandi died as a result of flood, official sources said.Another person identified as Muhammad Aslam is missing, they said.Meanwhile, more than hundred people are trapped in Surankote River and efforts are on to rescue them, official sources said. (GNS)
BJP, PDP partnership dangerous for J&K: NC NC capable of stalling BJP, PDP’s divisive conspiracies: Sagar Srinagar, Sep 3 : National Conference has said that the tactical partnership between BJP and PDP was a dangerous development that doesn’t auger well for the prospects of the State’s communal harmony and prosperity. While addressing Workers’ Conventions in Khan Sahib, Beerwah, Batamaloo and Amira Kadal constituencies today, NC General Secretary Ali Mohammad Sagar and Provincial President Nasir Aslam Wani said that National Conference was well capable of stalling the divisive conspiracies of BJP and PDP. Other senior leaders who addressed the conventions include MLA Batamaloo Irfan Shah and MLC Panchayati Raj and NC District President Budgam Ali Mohammad Dar. Concerned Block Presidents,
Delegates and Halqa Committee Members attended the Workers’ Conventions. NC General Secretary Ali Mohammad Sagar reminded the workers that NC President Dr. Farooq Abdullah had repeatedly expressed his alarm over PDP’s tacit support to BJP in J&K in the run up to the Parliament Elections. “Perhaps at that time the very possibility of such an evil partnership was incomprehensible to the people of this State. However today all doubts have been put to rest and it has become evident that Mufti Sayeed has agreed to do BJP’s work in Kashmir Valley and has left no stone unturned to facilitating its candidates in Jammu region. Dr. Sahib’s prediction has See BJP On PG 11..
Rescue operation going on in Aakhran, Kulgam and Devsar Youth rescued from Sindh in Ganderbal Srinagar, Sep 3: Kulgam police launched a rescue operation when an entire village at Banjarpora, Aakhran was inundated with flood water and more than 35 families including 25 members of Bakarwal alongwith their flocks were trapped in it. Rafting Boats from Pahalgam were called in by Police and District administration to evacuate the trapped people including 26 children. The rescue operation is still continuing, DC Kulgam and SP Kulgam are personally supervising the operation on spot. Eight families consisting of 37 members including children were rescued by po-
lice when they were trapped in flood in Birigam, Devsar. The rescued families have been relocated to the Panchayat Ghar temporarily. SHO Devsar, Kulgam SI Manzoor Ahamd alongwith his police party rushed to the village as soon as reports of water surge came and evacuated the flood hit families. The police party is still on job as more people in the area are trapped. In Anantnag police launched a rescue operation at village Fathepora where five persons are trapped in flood water. Efforts are on to rescue them. See Devsar On PG 11..
Govt gives 3 day deadline to doctors refusing to join in remote areas
‘Join duties by Monday or face termination' Srinagar, Sep 3 (KNS):
Taking strong note of 250 doctors who have allegedly refused to join their duties in remote areas of the state, the government Wednesday warned them
to be ready for termination in case they fail to join by Monday. “See we are short of doctors in far flung areas. Government has decided to terminate services of 250 doctors who have “refused” to join their duties in remote areas of the state. Minister for Health Taj Mohi-ud-Din told KNS. He said that recently 700
doctors were recruited through Public Service Commission (PSC) and posted to different areas of the state including some remote areas.“Of these doctors at least 250 have not joined their duties in remote areas,” the Minister said. “We have decided to terminate their services and See Govt On PG 11..
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Budgam.... The Meteorological department has predicted heavy to very heavy rainfall in next 36 hours. Chief Engineer, Irrigation and Flood Control, Mir Javid Jaffer said that the gauges of river Jhelum recorded at 5pmtouched 22 feet, one foot below the danger mark while at Ram Munshi Bagh the gauges touched 10 feet. “We have sounded flood alert and directed all zonal flood committees to be present in their respective control rooms. Flood threat is certainly. There will be improvement in the situation in case the rains stop,” he said. “We are ready to deal with any contingency and we have kept our men and machinery ready,” he said, adding that 11 lakh sand bags have been kept ready to deal with any contingency. “People living in temporary sheds along the banks of Jhelum have been asked to shift to safer places,” the officials said. Incessant rains have been lashing Kashmir since Tuesday morning, which has led to sharp rise in water level in streams and rivulets across the valley. According to the Met office, the summer capital received 32.8 mm of rainfall during the day while Qazigund received the maximum rainfall of 79.8 mm followed by Kokarnag (55.8), Pahalgam (30.2) and Kupwara (20.8). Kashmir Valley especially South Kashmir witnesses a flood like situation on Wednesday as number of wooden and steel bridges got washed away at different places while many areas submerged in water due to steep rise in the level of the water. In Noorabad Kulgam, Sports Stadium got completely submerged in water while a wooden bridge connecting Kunghatan with Sangam in Anantnag district was washed away by flash flood. Reports said that the carcass of animals, trees, and other building materials were seen floating in River Jehlum whole day. Traffic on Bijbehara-Sirhama road got blocked after a wooden bridge submerged in water. Reports said that scores of villages in South Kashmir’s Anantnag, Pulwama, Kulgam and Shopian submerged in water due to steep rise in water level. Executive Engineer Flood Control Division Anantnag, Muhammad Afzal said that they are ready to meet any challenge while the men from all the related departments including PHE, R&D and Irrigation are in touch to meet any exigency. In Sangarwani Keller in South Kashmir’s Pulwama district various villages were inundated due to incessant rains. Reports said that in Central Kashmir’s Budgam district Nallah Shali-Ganga and Nallah Sukhnag were overflowing while the authorities have directed the local population to shift to safer places. At Karhama in District Baramull, a power receiving station was damaged due to continuous rainfall. Meanwhile, the traffic on the 434-km Srinagar-Leh highway has been suspended after incessant rains led to landslides. Traffic on Srinagar-Jammu highway has also been suspended. Officials said that traffic movement will resume only after the improvement in weather conditions.
Leh.... are stranded at Sonamarag,” traffic inspector Manzoor Ahmed told CNS. The official added that the Border Roads Organization (BRO), responsible for maintenance of the road, has pressed into service sophisticated machines and men to put through the highway. “The road would be through for traffic if rain stops, however there is more danger of avalanches as intermittent rain continues,” he said. (CNS)
State.... areas of the state.“Above weather system may disrupt surface and air transport during these days. During above period day temperatures may fall by 7-8 deg Celsius,” he added.
Cabinet.... casual and need based workers in near future. Also, during the cabinet meet on Thursday, the government is likely to announce 10 percent enhancement in the DA of the state employees as the same was due in their favor since January 2014. Sources said that 50 percent of the plan allocation has been approved by GoI and the DA in employees favor shall be disbursed after Thursday’s cabinet meet. Sources also stated that the major administrative including that of civil and police reshuffle is on cards. “The Cabinet is likely to effect an administrative reshuffle also,” sources said. Pertinently the cabinet meeting got delayed because of a bickering between the two coalition partners over various issues including reservation for Paharis and re-settlement of refugees. However, one of the factors that caused the delay was that Chief Minister Omar Abdullah had to visit England to see his father Dr Farooq Abdullah. (KNS)
BJP.... come true. Today PDP and BJP are being run from the same control room in Delhi and their efforts to spread venom throughout the State are well coordinated”, Sagar said. Speaking to NC Block Presidents, Delegates and Halqa Presidents in Khan Sahib and Beerwah constituencies, National Conference General Secretary Ali Mohammad Sagar said that the warm and outpouring reception received by NC leaders in Khan Sahib and Beerwah today had made it amply clear that both Khan Sahib and Beerwah Assembly Segments would come back to National Conference in the forthcoming Assembly Elections. The people of Khan Sahib and Beerwah thanked the visiting National Conference leaders for the relocation of the Tosa Maidan Firing Range and said that Chief Minister Omar Abdullah’s personal concern in this regard had touched their hearts. “Omar Sahib ensured that the Tosa Maidan Firing Range is relocated as your interests are supreme to him. Now you should ensure that you are represented by strong local leadership in the future by sending NC MLAs from Khan Sahib and Beerwah to the Legislative Assembly. NC has a dream to develop this area as a premium Tourism Destination so that all of you can benefit from the boost that the local
Zabarwan Times economy would get as a result of NC’s vision for this area”, Sagar said. Addressing Workers’ Conventions in Batamaloo and Amira Kadal, NC Provincial President Nasir Aslam Wani said that National Conference under the dynamic leadership of Chief Minister Omar Abdullah had ushered Srinagar into an era of unparalleled infrastructural growth and development. “Be it roads and bridges, power transmission network, sewerage and drainage, sports facilities, community halls, hospitals and health centers – National Conference has added more to Srinagar’s public infrastructure than has been done by any government in the history of the State. When NC came to power Srinagar had two Tehsils. Today National Conference has made it possible for Srinagar to have five tehsils and this is a concrete step that has been taken for the convenience of the people of Srinagar”, Nasir said. Speaking to the workers, Senior NC Leader and MLA Batamaloo Irfan Shah said that National Conference Government had focused on both the Urban as well as the Rural needs of Batamaloo constituency and had changed the face of Batamaloo from desolation to prosperity and modernity. “We have left no area untouched and have upgraded public infrastructure like roads, bridges, drainage and community infrastructure throughout the constituency. Omar Sahib has taken a keen interest in Batamaloo constituency and we need to continue Batamaloo’s development in the future with the same pace and dedications”, Irfan Shah said. The NC leaders were welcomed by party workers in Khan Sahib, Beerwah, Batamaloo and Amira Kadal with great fervor and passion despite inclement weather and incessant rains. The workers raised slogans in favor of NC President Dr. Farooq Abdullah and NC Working President Omar Abdullah and took a pledge to safeguard J&K from the evil designs of BJP and PDP by ensuring NC’s triumphant victory in the coming Assembly Election. (KNS)
Mehbooba.... standards the Omar Abdullah government has exposed itself as the worst loser as well” she said. Expressing her satisfaction at the increasing appeal of PDP and its agenda among the informed sections of society, Mehbooba said the party is not an exclusive preserve but offers a free and open platform to all sections of society and its aim is to empower different categories of the society. (KNS)
Casual.... The casual labourers from SKIMS, Horticulture department also staged a protest at Press Enclave Srinagar in favour of their demands and urged upon the government to regularize them at an earliest. (CNS)
Devsar.... At Ganjiwara Anantnag police rescued a lady who got swayed in flood water in Jehlum. Meanwhile a youth who was swayed away by the gushing water in nallah Sindh, today was rescued by police, civil administration with the assistance of Army. Manzoor Ahmad Ganie son of Asadullah Ganie resident of Check Watal, Lar was swayed away by gushing water in nallah Sindh at Sindbal and was trapped on landmass in the nallah while collecting wood from the nallah. However, police and civil administration with the help of Army launched a rescue operation and the person was saved from the nallah. (KNS)
Govt.... subsequently the posts will be re-advertised after Monday. Taj said: “As per the rules, the Minister said the doctors are duty bound to serve in the villages and remote areas for the first seven years of their tenure. But it has happened for the first time that 250 doctors have rejected to join the duties and are willing to leave their jobs,” he said. The minister accepted the shortage of doctors in hospitals and other health institutes across the state. “I will not hesitate to say that there is shortage of doctors. The government is concerned and conscious about the situation. But our problem is that the new generation is not willing to serve in the remote places and instead prefer to give up their jobs to move outside state,” he said and added that the government is looking into the problem why the doctors are not willing to go to villages and remote areas. (KNS)
Omar orders enhanced power supply to Jagti migrant township
Jammu, Sep 3 (KNS): Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday ordered enhanced supply of power to Jagati township of Kashmiri migrants in Jammu from this evening. The decision came after Member Legislative Council Mr Vijay Bakaya took up the issue during his meeting with the Chief Minister in Srinagar this afternoon. He sought enhanced power supply to the township by increasing the number of hours, bringing it at par with the adjoining areas. Mr Omar Abdullah immediately issued instructions to the Power Development Department for increasing the duration of the power supply. Mr Bakaya, who was accompanied by Provincial President National Conference, Mr Devender Singh Rana, expressed his gratitude to the Chief Minister for immediate response to the problems being encountered by the migrants on account of power supply in Jagati. Mr Bakaya also discussed various other issues for welfare of Kashmiri migrants in Jammu and elsewhere. (KNS)
J&K Bank co-hosts workshop on Credit Guarantee Fund Scheme
Srinagar, Sep 3 (KNS): J&K Bank today co-hosted a one-day seminar-cum-workshop on Credit Guarantee Fund Scheme with J&K Industries and Com-
merce Department and Credit Guarantee Fund Trust for Micro and Small Enterprises (CGTMSE). Financial Commissioner, Industries and Commerce Department J&K Khurshid Ahamd Ganai (IAS) presided over the function, wherein J&K Bank Chairman and CEO Mushtaq Ahmad was the Chief Guest. CEO, CGTMSE S L Chaudhry, Additional Development Commissioner (Ministry of MSME), M P Singh and Secretary/CEO Khadi Village and Industrial Board (KVIB) Mir Afroz, J&K Bank Executive President Abdul Hamid Banday, President A&AP Mohammad Amin Mir and other senior officers were also present on the occasion. The workshop was also attended by President Kashmir Chamber of Commerce & Industries (KCCI) Sheikh Ashiq and President Federation of Commerce & Industries Kashmir (FCIK) M Ashraf Mir besides entrepreneurs, bankers, state officials, representatives from RBI, NABARD and other related departments and agencies. The purpose of conducting the seminar was to bring various stake-holders in the scheme faceto-face with people from industry and deliberate upon the features and benefits that the scheme holds for betterment of industry in general and entrepreneurs in particular. Financial Commissioner (Industries & Commerce), Khursheed Ahmad Ganai delivered presidential address. He said, “The objective of this seminar is to create awareness among our officers, general managers and other stake-holders from the industry. The idea is to bring clarity to the scheme, get answers to our questions and build further upon the knowledge.” Urging taking serious note of the conspicuous absence of other banks at the function, he said, “J&K Bank has taken upon itself to work for the welfare and development of the people of this state should not let the other banks get away with their non-appreciable performance in implementing the scheme.” He expressed his deep gratitude towards J&K Bank for making such functions possible. During his concluding remarks, Financial Commissioner said, “Lack of awareness among the aspirants, lack of will on part of borrowers to get their cases covered under the CGTMSE scheme appear to be the main obstacles in its implementation.” “We will take up the issue with Government of India suggesting that RBI must nudge all the banks to implement the scheme in a more substantial manner”, he said. Speaking on the occasion, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, J&K Bank, Mushtaq Ahmad who was chief guest on the occasion said, “Based on our successful experience with SKEWPY, we shall hand hold the entrepreneurs and extend all types of financial assistance to them under MSME sector. We will see to it that our MSME borrowers get the required CGTMSE cover.” Responding to the absence of other banks from the seminar, he reiterated J&K Bank’s commitment to serve the people of state with all dedication. “There were times when the banks pulled their shutters down and left the state and we not only shouldered the responsibility but have successfully got the society out of those hard times. We remain committed towards economic development of our people across the state”, he said. “The main focus of the scheme has been to reach to every nook and corner of the state and help out the MSE sector. Since the formation of trust on August 27, 2000, the number of proposal received under the scheme is around 16 lac under guaranteed cover of Rs.79000 Crore”, said S L Chaudhry, CEO CGTMSE. Today we are here to know what problems you face and what we can do to help you out so as to understand each other better, he added. Listing the benefits and constraints of the CGTMSE Scheme during his address M P Singh ADC (MSME) said, “Credit is the life-line of any and every industry. Here in the state such clarity about the CGTMSE scheme assumes more importance for majority of industry units fall under MSME sector.” “Because of immense flexibility and adaptability of MSME, the sector is generating employment for thousands of youth even in remotest corners of the country through wage and self-employment. However, lack of economies of scale, infra-structural constraints, financial illiteracy and low level of technology remain few of the constraining areas for the sector”, he said. The flow of credit has already increased by around 23 percent (YoY) as against the annual target of 20 percent, he added. Earlier, during his welcome address Secretary/ CEO KVIB Mir Afroz said, “MSME sector is the engine of impressive growth that contributes 8 percent to the country’s GDP and 40 percent of the country’s total manufacturing output.”.
Inter army goodwill school debate competition
Srinagar, Sep 3 (KNS): An Inter AGS(Army Goodwil School) Debate competition was conducted by Army Goodwill School, Kharpora, Bandipora today.. Total of nine schools including private schools participated in the event as the entry was open to all schools. A total of 17 students participated in the competition. With the each school fielding two participants respectively for and against the motion the first place was bestowed to Army Goodwill School, Hanzik. Individually Miss Aiman of Army Goodwill Schoo Hanzik stood first with Miss Harseen of Army Goodwill School Hanzik as first runner up and Miss Rubeena Akbar of Army Goodwill School Chandigam as second runner. Gracing the occasion were Mr. Faisal Shah, DC Bandipora and host of other civil dignitaries. The presence of other civil and military officials was a moral booster for tiny tots. (KNS)
City Traffic issues Traffic Diversion Plan for Kashmir Cycle race 2014
Srinagar, Sep 3 (KNS): Srinagar Traffic police today issued Traffic Diversion plans during the event of “Pedal for Kashmir Cycle Race-2014 “scheduled to be held on 06.09.2014. According to Traffic police authorities, in view of “Pedal for Kashmir Cycle Race-2014”, on 06.09.2014, Traffic police city Srinagar shall make the Boulevard and Foreshore road free from traffic movement from 500 hours onwards. The following traffic diversions shall remain in force on that day till conclusion of the race. The entire vehicles shall be diverted at Ram Munshi Bagh towards Dalgate. All sort of vehicular movement except tourist vehicles shall be
diverted at Badyari towards Khanyar to reach to their destinations. The Tourist vehicles shall only be allowed up to Nehru Park. All the passengers/LMV’s shall be diverted at Harwan bridge towards Mulfaq, Mutri bagh to reach towards Zakoora crossing, all type of vehicles coming frm Zakoora, Pandach and Hazratbal shall be diverted at Habak crossing towards Hazaratbal and vis-e-versa. The vehicles coming from Duck park, Shalimar, crossing and Tailbal crossing and its adjacent areas shall not be allowed to ply towards Nishat foreshore route and these vehicles shall be diverted towards Tailbal to reach to their destination. All the residents of “Shalimar, Nishat, Harwan and its adjacent area are requested to travel before 500 hours on the day of function. In case of emergency, public may contact on the number 9419166437 SSP Traffic City Srinagar, 9697009080 DySP Traffic City North Srinagar, 9419074888 DYSP Traffic City South Srinagar or Traffic Control Room on 2450022, 2485396. (KNS)
Encounter aftermath: Pulwama shuts against the killing of militants
Pulwama, Sep 3, CNS: A day after the killing of three local militants in an encounter with Government forces in Hanjan area of South Kashmir’s Pulwama district, several areas in the district observed a spontaneous shutdown on Wednesday. Reports said that all the shops and business establishments in Rajpora, Keller, Pulwama, Shadimarag, Qasbayar, Pakharpora, Drabgam and the in the native places of the deceased militants remained closed while transport was off the roads. Amid heavy rainfall, large contingent of police and CRPF had been deployed on the roads to thwart protests. Stray stone pelting incidents were reported from main Muran Chowk and Court Complex Pulwama. Reports said that groups of youth attacked army convoy which was on way to Srinagar with stones, however, there was no retaliation from the army.CNS)
Mandate tussle in National Conference
Security guards of MLA Zadibal thrash Halka President
Srinagar, Sep 3, CNS: During a National Conference convention at Badamwari Srinagar, the security guards of incumbent party MLA from Zadibal allegedly thrashed party halka president from Zoonimar. Sources told CNS that party had organized a convention in the house of a party worker who had unsuccessfully contested the Assembly elections in 2008 on Samta party ticket. Sources added that majority of the party workers were not informed about the convention while scores of party workers led by Naziruddin Baba stormed into the room and complained before the General Secretary and provincial president of the party that they were intentionally not informed about the event. Halka president of the party from Zoonimar Srinagar Fayaz Ahmed Dar told CNS that as they started raising slogans against MLA Zadibal, his security guards pounced upon him and thrashed him mercilessly. “They torn my shirt and hit my body with gun butts. SHO Zadibal save me from their wrath,” he alleged. He added that one of the business partners and close aide of incumbent MLA manhandled another party leader Naziruddin Baba while Rural Development Minister resented his action and assured all the party workers that party will consult everyone before awarding mandate to anybody for the Zadibal Constituency. Despite repeated attempts, MLA Zadibal Pir Afaq could not be contacted. (CNS) (Photograph attached)
Sagar and others had a fall after stage collapsed
Budgam, Sep 3, CNS: Panic gripped among National Conference workers and security personnel, when the stage on which Rural Development Minister Ali Muhammad Sagar was addressing people collapsed at Raithan area in Central Kashmir’s Budgam district. Eyewitnesses told CNS that number of people mostly security personnel, party leaders and journalist were sharing the stage with Ali Muhammad Sagar when it collapsed suddenly and they fell on one another. Witnesses added that workers took it as a militant attack and they started running here and there. Sagar was encircled by his security guards and was taken to a safer place. Eyewitnesses said that various people sustained minor injuries. ‘Later on a table was arranged for the Minister to address the workers,’ they added. (CNS)
PMSS Scheme Aspirants smell rat, say they are being compelled to choose limited courses
Srinagar, Sep 3 (KNS): Students applied for the Prime Minister Scholarship Scheme (PMSS) Wednesday stated that irresponsible and unnecessary steps are being taken by AICTE during the counseling of students from Kashmir and Jammu. The students accused that they are being allotted C-grade and D-grade colleges where they are not interested to pursue their courses. Sources told KNS that medical students with high percentage were compelled to opt for General Courses and the 250 seats which were set for medical stream were not filled. Students accused that the AICTE has taken up ‘unnecessary’ steps not only against the choice of students but also against the guidelines of the PMSS scheme. Reports maintained that 0after taking stock of situation Government of India (GOI) revised PMSS scheme on August 17, 2012. On August 24, the scheme was approved and on September 4, 2012 GOI decision was put on public domain. As per the revised PMSS scheme 250 seats were kept for B Tech, 250 for BDS/ MBBS, 4500 seats for general courses. While elaborating PMSS scheme, sources said that as per the scheme eligible students have to be facilitated with fee ,hostel and incidental charges and the said students has to get free Books, Stationary and Uniform also. (KNS)
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Rajendra commissions Model Police Station building Ghagwal, barracks at Kathua SRINAGAR, SEPTEMBER 03: In order to bring visible improvements in the working of Jammu and Kashmir Police and make it a modern police force, the Organization is upgrading its infrastructural assets with modern living and working facilities. This could strengthen the living standards of the personnel and improve professional policing. This was disclosed by the Director General of Police (DGP), Mr. K. Rajendra Kumar, while commissioning the Model Police Station building at Ghagwal in Samba District today. He said that Police Station is of much importance in the field of policing and JKP is focussing to improve their working by modernising methods of investigation, besides infrastructure and communication. Mr. Rajendra said that the increasing manpower, the con- provide living facilities for the modernization of the force in all structions have become neces- security forces deployed for law fields of policing has been taken sary to enhance the facilities for and order duties, he added. into hand and various model the personnel as per the latest Mr. Rajendra also commispolice stations constructed at requirements. A mega construc- sioned 4-storey hostel blocks at different places in the State. We tion programme was taken into District Police Lines and Police Lone News Khan Training News Agency Ganderbal hand Kangan to build more constructions are on the job and more policeAgency School Kathua. The across Soura the State, providing betZahidbuildings Book Depot Chadoora station buildings areGulzar being News con- Agency with mess and dining ter facilities structed to improve our working have Nowhatta been completed Tariq News Agency Hawal to the Jawans and Bashirfacilities News Agency officers. Alternate accommoda- within a period of two years at a standards in the field of public Muzaffar Ali News Alamgari Bazar Budshah News Agency Lal Chowk tionsAgency have also been constructed service. cost of Rs. 2.70 crores. The buildNewsatAgency Chowk Lal ChowkunvariousLal places in the StateSikendar to ingsNews DGP said that in Abdullah view of the haveAgency been constructed
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Gupkari News Agency Lal Chowk Raina News Agency Gund Kangan Khan News Agency Regal Chowk Rashid News Agency Dalgate Sheikh News Agency Hyderpora Hilal News Agency Budgam Lone News Agency Tangmarg Bhat News Agency Chadoora Bhat News Agency Magam Zargar News Agency Kunzar He returned fromDar a five-day visit to Jaside the subcontinent News Agency Beerwah Bashirsince Newsbecoming Agency Sumbal pan where he held talks with his Agency JapaneseSafapora Prime Minister in May, ModiNews invited Japa- Pattan Reshi News Saleem Agency counterpart Shinzo Abe and met other nese investments while hard—selling InBasharat News Agency Bandipora Reyaz News Agency Pampore leaders. dia as a conducive destination for business Altaf News Agency Pulwama Javaid News Agency Prime Minister Narendra Modi on particularly for the manufacturing sector. Qazigund Agency Baramulla G.Mbusinessmen News Agency Sopore Wednesday returnedJeelani home News after concludHe told the Japanese that ing his successful visit Japan, which India was awaiting the investments with aHandwara ShahtoNews Agency Kupwara Sultan News Agency promised to give USD 35 billion India Langate ‘red carpet’ and not ‘red tape’ as rules and Islamabad Younis News to Agency Sheikh News Agency over the next five years for developmental procedures have been eased by his governSOPORE, SEPTEMBER 03: MinisReshi News Agency Islamabad Three Way News Agency Tral projects, as the two sides agreed to enhance ment. ter for Health and Medical Education, TurraytoNews Badru News Agency their strategic cooperation a newAgency level. Tral Winding up his official programme onBijbehara Mr. Taj Mohi-ud-Din today directed He arrived in Delhi in the afternoon Tuesday, Modi hadMalik expressed Rahi News AgencyafKulgam News gratitude Agency Arwani for immediate shifting of Mother and ter a five—day trip during which he visited to Japan for reposing “trust” in India and Rah News Agency Byepass Shaheen News Agency Kargil Child Health Centre (MCH) Sopore to
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Kyoto, besides Tokyo where he held talks with his Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe and met other leaders. External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj received him at the airport here. The two countries signed five pacts covering defence exchanges, cooperation in clean energy, roads and highways, healthcare and women while vowing to take their relationship to newer level. Japan also lifted ban on six Indian entities including Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) which had been imposed in the aftermath of 1998 nuclear tests. During the visit, his first bilateral out-
demonstrating its friendship with a quip “yeh fevicol se be zyada mazboot jod hai (this bond is stronger than that of fevicol)“. “This visit has been very successful,” he had said at the Indian community reception hosted in his honour here earlier. “There has been talk about billions and millions. But there has never been talk of trillions,” he said, referring to 3.5 trillion Yen (USD 35 billion or 2,10,000 crore) promised by Japan to India through public and private funding over the five years for various works, including building of smart cities and cleanup of the Ganga river.
Deputation from Koteranka, Rajouri meets Feroz Khan SRINAGAR, AUGUST 03: A deputation from Koteranka, Rajouri led by Ch. Mohammad Shafi comprising of Mohammad Shafi Malik, Ch. Sain Khan, Mohammad Reyaz and Ch. Shokit Ali met Minister of State for Science Technology and Information Technology, Mr. Feroz Ahmed Khan.The deputation put forth various demands and issues relating to Science and Technology, Information Technology, School Education, Horticulture, Floriculture and Youth services and Sports.The deputation demanded providing of solar lights, opening and upgrading of schools and discussed the issue regarding establishment of play grounds and other services for the youths and sports persons of the of the area.The Minister assured the delegation that their demands will redressed as early as possible.
Man arrested for practising two-tumbler system A man was arrested for practising two-tumbler system at Marandhahalli here on Tuesday.The accused, Maalai Murasu, was distributing tea in two different tumblers, one for Caste Hindus and the other for Dalits.The arrest comes three days after similar crackdown on some villages in Palacode where such practice was detected.
Sub-District Hospital Sopore premises in view of the paucity of space and also asked for starting work on new building of MCH Centre, Sopore. The directions came during a visit of the Minister to the town and review of the health infrastructure to the people of the town. The Minister visited Sub District Hospital Sopore and reviewed its functioning with the concerned officers and doctors. It was in the course of review meeting that the Minister directed shifting of MCH Centre to the Sub Dis-
trict Hospital. Mr. Taj asked the doctors to strengthen the primary and secondary health care facilities so that patients from rural and peripheral areas don’t have to rush to tertiary care hospitals with non serious ailments. During the course of the inspection, the Minister was given a briefing about the functioning of the sub district hospital. He was told that during the 8 months of current year (from January to August 2014) 2.71 lakh patients visited the sub district hospital and 1.41 lakh diagnostic tests were conducted at the hospital. During the same period, it was given out, that 1175 major surgeries were conducted at the hospital and also 1570 deliveries were done. Director Health Services, Kashmir Mr. Saleem-ur-Rehaman, former MLA, Haji Abdul Rashid, SDM Sopore and officers of health and other departments were present in the meeting.
Rightist propaganda a dangerous tendency: Sagar SRINAGAR, SEPTEMBER 03 - Coming down heavenly on the recent statements of a rightist political party, the Minister for Rural Development and Panchayats, Mr. Ali Mohammad Sagar today said that they are trying to create an atmosphere which is quite contrary to the secular fabric of the country and is a dangerous tendency, which can lead to disastrous effects. The Minister was addressing huge public gatherings at Khansahib in district Budgam, Qamarwari and Baghat areas of Srinagar district. The Minister said that the propaganda launched by a rightist party is dangerous to the secular ethos of the country, which is known for its principles of tolerance and mutual co-existence. “It is a sorry state of affairs that they have resorted to minority
bashing, which is a dangerous tendency and should be condemned by one and all as it will have disastrous effects on the overall scenario in the country”. MLA Amirakadal, Nasir Aslam Wani, MLC, Mr. Ali Mohammad Dar, besides prominent social activists of the area were present on the occasion. Referring to various developmental initiatives, Mr. Sagar said that it is recorded history that the development undertaken by the Government has no parallels. He said several flagship programmes have been undertaken in various sectors like PHE, Irrigation, R&B, PDD, etc, which have resulted in changing the profile of these areas and have been instrumental in generating job avenues and providing much
Centre-State ties: The Andhra challenge If the Prime Minister agrees to all the demands made by the TDP leader, he may invite criticism of giving in to coalition compulsions As commentators analyse the significance and symbolism of the first 100 days of Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the domestic and foreign policy fronts, they cannot ignore the challenge of developing Andhra Pradesh, left residual and capital-less after political compulsions led to the creation of Telangana. For all practical purposes a new State, Andhra Pradesh, with its massive development plans needing Central assistance, could well be a test case to judge Mr. Modi on how he juggles Centre-State relations, without hurting his new-found friend, Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, and the saffron party’s interests in the two States. Mr. Modi may have to marshal all his political skills to bring about a rapprochement between the two Telugu-speaking States that have been squabbling ever since their official formation on June 2, over sharing of power, river water, fee reimbursement to students, educational institutions, allotment of
structure has been utilized in the construction as per the prescribed norms. The buildings have been completed within a period of two years, he added. Mr. Rajendra appreciated the efforts of the officers and engineers of Police Housing Corporation 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 facilities including recreational for the personnel, who are always found busy in professional policing. Proper supervision by the senior officers would make performance more satisfactory, said the DGP. Later the DGP chaired a meeting and interacted with the officers of Jammu Range. He stressed upon the participants to dedicate themselves for public service and ensure rule of law, safety of the people at every cost. Pace of under execution works in the range was also discussed in the meeting and it was emphasised to complete the constructions within the prescribed period.
government employees and special powers to Governor. He may have to strike a balance between his party’s revived relations with the TDP and Mr. Naidu’s wish-list that keeps growing every time he makes a trip to New Delhi. If he agrees to all the demands made by Mr. Naidu, he may invite criticism of giving in to coalition compulsions and of triggering an avalanche of similar demands from other States. Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has already wondered why the Special Category Status is being denied to his State while Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa shot off a letter to the Prime Minister cautioning him against granting tax breaks to Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. Mr. Modi’s attempt to please Mr. Naidu may ruffle the feathers of Telangana Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhara Rao and result in the BJP paying a price as it tries hard to spread its footprints in the State. In such a scenario, Mr. Modi’s every step to reach out to Mr. Naidu and help Andhra Pradesh will come under scrutiny. Satisfying an ever demanding Mr. Naidu is no easy
task. Besides SCS, his demands include the bridging of the revenue deficit through a grant of Rs. 15,000 crore, special development packages for seven backward districts, liberal funding for the capital, Polavaram as a national project, relaxation from the Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management Act and a string of 11 national institutions like the IIT and the IIM. All these demands could court controversy. The SCS for five years was orally promised by the former Prime Minister, Manmohan Singh, when the Reorganisation Bill came up for discussion. It was aimed at assuaging the feelings of Congress MPs from Seemandhra. Dr. Singh said the Planning Commission would be asked to grant SCS while the then Union Minister representing Andhra Pradesh, Jairam Ramesh, spoke of creating a special cell in the Planning Commission. But now, with the Planning Commission itself being wound up, the SCS for A.P. hangs in the balance.Mr. Naidu made three trips to New Delhi before his swearing-in on June 25 and the latest on August 25.
needed employment to the people of those areas. Asking the people not to pay heed to the divisive and misleading propaganda undertaken by a political party known for its self propagating ideals, the Minister said that “the party which has been responsible for subjecting the people to various miseries by enacting certain draconian laws is now trying to mislead the people by spreading lies and floating obnoxious ideas but they will not succeed in their political mechanisations”. The Minister said that one of the greatest achievements of the present Government is restoration of peace and development in the state and the reality can be gauged from the ground situation that record numbers of tourists are visiting the State every year.
SC dismisses plea of Nithyananda against potency test Self-proclaimed godman Nithyananda will have to undergo potency test in a 2010 rape case with the Supreme Court on Wednesday dismissing his plea challenging the Karnataka High Court’s order directing him to take the medical test. A bench headed by Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai refused to give any relief to Nithyananda. The bench while hearing the case had on August 20 questioned him for his reluctance to undergo the test, saying such examinations are becoming necessary dayby-day in view of rise in rape cases.The bench had also said that there is no reason why an accused in a rape case should not be subjected to potency test and had questioned the police for delay in conducting the test in the 2010 case.The apex court had on August 21 reserved its verdict on Nithyananda’s plea.Karnataka High Court had on August 1 stayed the non-bailable arrest warrant issued by a Ramanagaram court against Nithyananda and four of his followers in connection with the case.The high court had directed Nithyananda to present himself before the investigating officer for the medical test and also to appear before the Chief Judicial Magistrate (CJM), Ramanagaram, on August 18. It had passed the order on the petitions filed by Nithyananda and his followers questioning the July 28 order of the CJM.They had claimed that the CJM was not justified in issuing the non-bailable arrest warrant against them as the high court in its July 16 order did not direct them to be present before the CJM on July 28 but it was the date given for the trial court to commence hearing in the rape case, which was pending for four years.
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HOROSCOPE Aries
March 21-April 19
Don’t discount your ability to be extremely resourceful if you need to be, Aries. If you don’t have everything you need or all of the required information, take time to think. Who can you ask? What places can you access? Who might know where you can find what you need? Rather than panic because the pieces aren’t all there, instead make a list of contacts and go for it. Trust in yourself.
Taurus April 20-May 20
Try not to let today’s blues get you down, Taurus. While it’s true that some days can seem to drag on, the busier you are the faster time will pass. Get down to finishing any work still before you and then make plans for tonight. If there’s a light at the end of the tunnel, not only will things seem to speed up but you’ll feel better knowing it’s coming.
Gemini May 21-June 21
Dare to be different, Gemini. It can be so easy to fall into a drill. Sleeping at the same time, eating at the same time, wearing the same style, and going about work the same way day after day. Before you know it, you feel like you’re in a rut. The only way to get away from this is to make a decision to break free by doing something unique. Try a new haircut. Wear colors that are unusual for you. If the need is there, consider a new career. Pursue expansion.
Cancer June 22-July 22
If your lifestyle is considerably different than that of others, resist feeling self-conscience about it today, Cancer. Try to remember that you chose the life you have for specific reasons. Even if you’ve come to a point where you’re considering a change, there’s no need to feel badly, ashamed, or embarrassed about where you are now. Everyone has to make his or her own way. If this conforms to the norm, that’s fine. If it doesn’t, that’s fine, too.
Leo
July 23-August 22 An enhanced feeling of determination could motivate you today, Leo. Finish the things that aren’t complete and make some plans for this evening. Don’t hesitate to take on something that feels complicated or big. Chances are you’ll be able to handle most anything and it will feel great when it’s finished. Enjoy your day by making the most of opportunity.
Virgo
August 23-September 22
Feeling the effects of today’s energies, Virgo? Take heart if this is the case, because the end of the tunnel isn’t as far away as it seems. Do your best to take things one step at a time and see about making some plans for a little fun this evening. Get together with friends or take in a movie. Help yourself feel better by staying busy and focused and follow up with some recreation. Before you know it, the aspect will pass and you’ll be back to normal.
Libra
September 23-October 23 Consider making some plans for a vacation or short getaway, Libra. Looking forward to something fun can make even the toughest of days far easier to handle. You’ll be amazed how much you can manage when there’s an end in plain sight. Your entire attitude can lighten. So take the bull by the horns and create an incentive for yourself. Do something special to reward the hard work you do day after day.
Scorpio
October 24-November 21 Don’t judge someone if he or she has a different lifestyle than what you consider to be OK, Scorpio. You probably lean toward the traditional, yet not everyone feels this way about relationships, working, or lifestyle. While it may seem impossible to understand and even frighten you, try not to be too harsh on those you deem odd. You’d be better off using that energy to keep your own life on track.
Sagittarius November 22-December 21
Friends seeking advice or a shoulder to cry on could be plentiful today, Sagittarius. You’re one of best people to give them the support and care they need. Just be sure that you don’t give so much to others that you don’t have anything left for yourself. True friendship is about sharing and the exchange of problems and help. Running yourself down will leave you in a place where you aren’t going to be much help to anyone.
Capricorn December 22-January 19
Getting through today shouldn’t pose too big a problem for you, Capricorn. You may feel a huge second wind that can give you the drive and determination to see your chores and projects through. Make some plans for this evening, such as getting together with friends or taking in an event that really intrigues you. Until then, go about your tasks bit by bit. You’ll get things finished before you know it.
Aquarius January 20-February 18
Working within boundaries and restrictions could really get to you today, Aquarius. Yours is an independent spirit and your best achievements are often born of doing things your own way. Yet like it or not, we all have to follow guidelines and rules. Do your best to follow suit and finish what needs to be done. Afterward, you may find more freedom to act independently without consequences. Exercise patience and diligence as needed today.
Pisces
February 19-March 20 Chances are that you’ll feel upbeat and positive today, Pisces. Consider sharing this energy with those around you who are feeling less than content. Your attitude can have a profound effect on friends, partners, spouses, and children. Even neighbors and extended family can pick up on your spirit without you even realizing it. Share your optimism with everyone you can today. If you see someone hurt or angry.
EDITORIAL/ OPINION Quote of the day Every man has his follies - and often they are the most interesting thing he has got. Joseph Joube
More political parties More confusions
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ith the nearing of assembly polls, the political activity is gradually picking up and various political mainstream parties are organizing small and big rallies to allure the voters. With this the race for joining different parties by turn-coats and defectors has also increased so has formation of new political parties. During the last fortnight about half a dozen new political parties have been formed in the state with or without any political background. Though political parties are strength of democratic system but their mushroom growth is harmful because they confuse the political scenario and only contribute to negative politicking. There are some people who have local appeal and their presence divide the voters and negates the chance of honest persons who would otherwise get through to represent the people according to their aspirations. The division of votes also harms the chances of better parties and only contributes to chaos and confusion. It is because of this that some political parties themselves create new political outfits and get benefitted by the division of votes. As far as democratic institutions are concerned, they get strengthened only when there is less number of political parties. It is because of this reason that mother of democracy, Great Britain, has still two party system which works though there also attempts were made for the formation of other parties which mostly failed. It will be in the best interest of democratic institutions if such attempts are minimized and discouraged though some people will oppose it on the plea that it will amount to limiting democratic system.
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Breastfeeding - Key to healthy life and effective way to bring down infant mortality
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reastfeeding contributes to emotional and psychological development of infants. Breastfeeding is Key to healthy life and one of the most critical interventions which can help bring down infant mortality. The constitutional mandate for breast feeding is provided under Article 42 of the constitution of India which says that the State shall make provision for securing just and humane conditions of work and for maternity relief. Dalai Lama also said that our very first act after birth is to suck our mother’s milk. This is an act of affection, of compassion. Without that act, we cannot survive. “ The first week of August is globally marked as World Breast feeding week to promote, protect and support breastfeeding. This year the theme is ‘Breastfeeding: A Winning Goal - for Life!’ highlighting that achieving the Millennium Development Goals requires more early, exclusive and continued breastfeeding. Breastfeeding can contribute to each of the MDGs in a substantial way. Breastfeeding is key to the MDGs which focus on eradicating extreme poverty and hunger. Breastfeeding provide high quality nutrients and adequate energy, and can help prevent hunger and malnutrition. It is a natural and low-cost way of feeding babies and children. Early initiation of breastfeeding within one hour, exclusive breastfeeding till six months of age and appropriate complementary feeding after six months with continued breastfeeding till at least two years can help bring down under infant and under five mortality rate. The World Health Organization and UNICEF recommends early initiation of breastfeeding within the first hour after the birth; exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months; and continued breastfeeding for two years or more, together with safe, nutritionally adequate, age appropriate, responsive complementary feeding after sixth month. Breast milk provides appropriate concentrations of almost all the nutrients for infants. During the first few days after delivery, the mother produces colostrums, a thin yellowish fluid, and rich in protein and antibodies that provide immunity to the baby at the time of birth. Colostrum also helps the newborn's digestive system to grow and function properly. Mother’s milk comprises of various components such as anti-microbial factors, digestive enzymes and growth modulators that promote the infant’s growth and development. Breastfeeding is one of the most effective interventions for child survival particularly to address morbidity and mortality related to three major
conditions i.e. neonatal infections, diarrhoea and pneumonia. Breastfeeding has a protective effect against childhood obesity and lowers the risk of several chronic conditions including asthma, diabetes and heart disease, in adult life and thus contributes to long-term benefits. It has been found to have direct positive impact on brain development. Breastfeeding has many health benefits for the mother too. It reduces anemia. Obesity is less common among nursing mothers as it helps the mother to regain her normal figure. It is protective against breast and ovarian cancers. It also helps in spacing pregnancies as breastfeeding is the effective contraceptive. The increased availability of infant milk substitutes in the market has lead to extensive promotions by the infant food manufacturing companies, through advertisements, free samples, gifts to mothers and health workers to convince them that bottle feeding is as good as breastfeeding. This undermines breastfeeding in many ways and has contributed to the decline of breastfeeding rates. To prohibit this and promote breastfeeding there exists the Infant Milk Substitutes, Feeding Bottles and Infant Foods (Regulation of Production, Supply and Distribution) Act, 1992 (The IMS Act) which came into force on August 1, 1993. The Act aims to prohibit the promotion of infant foods, infant milk substitutes and feeding bottles. The Act Prohibits the advertisement of infant milk substitutes and feeding bottles to" ensure that no impression is given that feeding of these products is equivalent to, or better than, breastfeeding. It Prohibits providing free samples and gifts to pregnant women, mothers of infants and members of the families, donation of free or subsided supplies of products for health care institutions and prohibits incentives and gifts to health workers and also display of posters at health care facilities / hospitals /health centers. The act also prohibits any contact of employers manufacturing and distributing company with pregnant women, even for providing educational material to them. The Act also prescribes that all labels of IMS /Infant food, must say in English and local, languages that breastfeeding is the best. Also, the labels must not have pictures of infants or women or phrases designed to increase the sale of the product. There is also MATERNITY BENEFIT ACT, 1961 to regulate the employment of women for certain period before and after child-birth and to provide for maternity benefit and certain other benefits.
Some of the possible reasons for suboptimal breastfeeding are primarily lack of proper information to mothers, lack of counseling on feeding of infants, unawareness about health care support, inability of the health care providers to help mothers experiencing breastfeeding difficulty and lack of proper support structures at the community and work place for working women. Besides this practice of mixed feeding, or giving other liquids and/or foods together with breast milk to infants under 6 months of age, poses risks to an infant’s health because it can increase the chance of their getting diarrhea and other infectious diseases. Giving water or other liquids can also cause the supply of breast milk to decrease as the baby sucks less at the breast. Babies do not need liquids other than breast milk, not even water; in the first 6 months as breast milk contains all the water a baby needs. To overcome these challenges there is need to focus on Information, Education and Communication approaches including the use of electronic ; TV, radio, video , print medium including posters, counseling cards, flip charts, manuals, newspapers, magazines, effective use of Social media, interpersonal communication and community activities to motivate mothers, families and the community to promote breastfeeding. Community based strategy must involve peer counseling on the one hand and Print and electronic media to disseminate the message to the people on the other hand. This shall facilitate skilled peer counseling and also help in removing mistaken beliefs and blind faiths such as Colostrum is not good or even dangerous for babies. The facilitators of peer counseling are Medical officers, Staff Nurses, ASHAs, AWWs, skilled Mother support groups, traditional birth attendant/ an active mother from the village, Spouse, Family Members and also People at Work. This includes individual or group counseling and home visits to ensure counseling services at all levels. This should be available for all members of the family who exert important influence on infant feeding behaviour including the father and the grandmother of the baby. Each child deserves the best possible start in life, thus there is a need to educate not only pregnant women and mothers of infants but also each member of her family about the benefits of breastfeeding. This is not only responsibility of the state but also duty of the society to facilitate breastfeeding.
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he Earth System Science Organization (ESSO) addresses holistically various aspects relating to earth processes for understanding the variability of earth system and for improving forecast of the weather, climate and hazards. The investigations related to polar regions are carried out to understand the impact of climate change. The ESSO is also responsible for development of technology towards the exploration and exploitation of marine resources in a sustainable way for the socio-economic benefit of the society.
Some of the major accomplishments during the last one year are as follows:
1. Cyclone Prediction: India, has witnessed a number of tropical cyclones - PHAILIN, HELEN, LEHAR, MAHASEN, MADI, and extreme weather events with heavy rainfall over Uttarakhand and Gujarat. The operational weather forecasts and advisories rendered in respect of these extreme events has received an overwhelming appreciation, and demonstrated quality of such services at par with international agencies or even better in the case of Phailin cyclone. There has been a remarkable improvement in the prediction of track and landfall of cyclones. This has been accomplished by virtue of augmentation of observation, both in situ and satellite, for ocean and atmospheric observations, enhanced computing capability and use of dynamical models. The precise forecast of the track and landfall of cyclone, storm surge, high waves and associated rainfall and wind during the Phailin cyclone, helped the government at all levels to effectively respond to the cyclone to save lives. 2. Agromet Advisory Services: Extension of biweekly district-level weather forecast and crop specific advisory in local languages to cater to needs of 5.0 million farmers which contributes significantly to the GDP. Dissemination of AAS services to cover all the 600 agricultural districts of India. 3. Monsoon Prediction: The implementation of the Monsoon Mission and improvement in prediction of forecast of rainfall on different space and time scales. For the first time, dynamic model was employed on experimental basis to predict quantitative precipitation associated
with the southwest monsoon. The long range forecast for the season (June-September) rainfall for the country as a whole was 104-108% against actual rainfall of 106% of LPA for the year 2013. The Mission has adopted the NCEP CFSv2.0 model to identify its strength and weakness and incorporate new physics/parameterization schemes to improve the simulations/prediction skill of the monsoon rainfall. Based on this model, an indigenous climate model has been developed for studying variability and predictability of monsoon on seasonal, inter-annual and decadal time scale. As a part of these studies, a cloud-physics laboratory at Mahabaleswar has been made functional. 4. High Performance Computing: High performance computation facilities have been substantially augmented by upgrading the existing 170 Teraflop to 01 Petaflop, which is ranked at 36th position in the world and first in the country. 5. International Training Centre for Operational Oceanography: An International Training Centre for Operational Oceanography has been established at the ESSO-INCOIS, Hyderabad for promotion of capacity building in the countries of the Indian Ocean region, in coordination with IOC / UNESCO. 6. Polar Research: India successfully commenced operations at the 3rd Permanent Station “Bharati”, in the Larsemann Hills, East Antarctica. This will provide a major thrust to studies in the fields of glaciology, atmosphere, paleoclimate and Polar biology. India has been accorded Observe status in the Arctic Council in recognition of India’s scientific contribution and endeavour in Polar research. India successfully deployed Ocean Observing System in the Arctic water in July, 2014. 7. Ocean Survey and Mineral Exploration: India’s application filed for the allotment of a site (~10,000 sq km) for exploration of Polymetallic Sulphides in the Indian Ocean has been approved during the meeting of the International Seabed Authority, Kingston, Jamaica in July 2014. As a part of exploration of ocean mineral and survey program, a series of seven major research cruis-
es of 30 days each have been conducted in the central Indian Ocean Basin for acquisition of marine geophysical data. Quantum of data collected to date, in the Central Indian Ridge (CIR) and South West Indian Ridge (SWIR), include Multi-beam Eco Sounder (MBES) surveys of ~65,000 km2 (area), Magnetic surveys of ~17,000 km (line) and Gravity surveys of ~9,115 km (line). 8. National Centre for Earth Science Studies (NCESS): The Centre for Earth Science Studies (CESS), Thriruvananthapuram, Govt. of Kerala, was brought under the administrative control of the ministry with effect from 1.1.2014. The purpose is primarily to strengthen the solid earth research. 9. Deep bore holes investigations in Koyna Warna region: A Research program in the Koyna-Warna region of Maharastra has been launched to address major issues pertaining to the occurrence of earthquakes and their mechanism, by drilling a deep borehole of 6-7 km in a continental earthquake zone, enabling study of physical and chemical changes before, during, and after an earthquake. Preparatory activities including drilling of 4 boreholes up to 1.5 km have been completed which provided insights on the Deccan volcanism and stress regime, pore fluid pressure and its variations, heat flow and its variations, orientation of faults etc. There are no sedimentary rocks found below the basaltic rocks. The thickness of basalt rocks at both the sites are about 933 m and 1185 m at Koyna and Warna, respectively, underlining by the granite basement with no sediments in between. The core retrieved from boreholes revealed a flood basalt pile comprising a number of lava flows, each flow being characterized by a vesicular and/or amygdaloidal layer underlain by fine grained massive basalt. Flow top breccias has been identified in some flows. 10. Coastal Vulnerability: A Coastal Vulnerability Index (CVI) atlas comprising 157 maps on 1:100000 scales was prepared for nine coastal states and Islands for use by various agencies, primarily in responding to various ocean hazards, viz., Tsunami, Cyclones, and Storm Surges.
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