Zabarwan Times E-Paper English 05 August

C M Y K

C M Y K

MOnDAY

August 05 | 2013 | 26 Ramzan 1434 AH | PAGES 8 |

Pen

For

VOL nO: 3 | ISSUE nO: 191 | RS: 2/- (AIR SURCHARGE FOR JAMMU /DELHI/LEH 50 PAISA)

Jus

tice

Largely Circulated, No. 1 Bilingual Daily of J&K

C M Y K

http://www.zabarwantimes.com

Lady ends her life in Budgam Srinagar August 04, 2013: A mentally unsound lady age about 40 years resident of Ranipora hanged herself in a cowshed in the jurisdiction of Police Beerwa. She died on spot.

Police has registered a case in this regard. The body of the deceased was handed over to her relatives for last rites after completion of all medico-legal formalities.

2 injured in road mishap Srinagar August 04, 2013: Two persons were injured in a road accident that occurred in Bandipora District last evening.

A Motorcycle bearing registration number Jk15/0944 collided with an unknown load carrier at Nasoo, Bandipora, resulting in injuries to the motorcyclist Ghulam Rasool Dar son of Mohammad Anwar resident of Naz colony, Bandipora and a pillion.

Both the injured were shifted to hospital for treatment. Bandipora Police has registered a case in this regard.

Residential house damaged in fire Srinagar August 04, 2013: A residential house was damaged in a fire in Rajbagh area of Srinagar district last evening.

Fire broke out in the residential house of MLA Amira Kadal, Nasir Aslam Wani located a Rajbagh, resulting in partial damage to the house. Fire was brought under control with the help of fire tenders and local Police. Police is investigating to ascertain the cause of the fire.

Relief distributed to 150 families under CAP Srinagar August 04, 2013: Around 150 families including those of widows and orphans were provided free ration in a relief distribution function held in Raj Bagh, Srinagar.

The relief was provided under Civic Action programme by Zonal police headquarters, Srinagar. 20 widows, six victims of violence and 10 orphans were among about 150 families provided with the relief which included included Rice , Atta , Mustard oil and Sugar.

On the conclusion of the function Staff Officer to IGP, Kashmir, Superintendent of Police, Mr. Farooq Ahmad held a interaction with the families who apprised him of their problems regarding housing, health and hygiene. Staff Officer to IGP assured the families that all possible help and assistance will be provided to them to ameliorate their hardships. He said that the demands put forward by you will be brought into the notice of concern authorities for consideration.

Youth missing in Bandipora Srinagar August 04, 2013: Mohammad Yousuf Bahar son of Ali Mohammad resident of Gunshipora, Nowgam, Bandipora left his home to Zadibal, Srinagar on 31-07-13 to attend a religious programme. Since then he did not return home.

The missing youth is 30 years of age, height 5.6” and wearing Sky blue T-shirt.

Anybody having any information about him may kindly inform on mobile no,s 9419970623, 9596588456, 9596227737 or on Police Control Room, Srinagar on dial 100.

Police nabs notorious burglar Islamabad, August 04: Police arrested a notorious burglar and recovered electronic goods worth lakhs of rupees from him in South Kashmir’s Islamabad district. Police sources told CNS that a few days before burglars See Police on Pg. 7

BCCI plays villain to the national interests Exclusion of Parvez in the playing XI amounts to disrespect to cricket crazy Kashmirs Shahana Srinagar, August 04: It is not the question of non inclusion of young Parvez Rasool in the playing XI of 5th and final one day squad against Zimbabwe, but it is the question of betrayal and disrespect shown to over a crore of Kashmiris by BCCI known for its notoriety in the selection of the teams over the years. The board engulfed with charges of corruption, allegations of fraudulent dealings, regional bias and blamed for its dubious way of selections has once again proved its critics correct. It seems as if the earlier allegations were not enough, the Board once again exhibited its discriminatory policies and favoritism by excluding only one player out of 15 member squad from playing even a single match, though the team had already taken an unassailable lead of 4-0 over Zimbabwe.

The only player who was not given a chance against the minos like Zimbabwe, was Parvez Rasool, first player from Kashmir and the only Muslim in the team. Not only this he belongs to a state which has never been represented in International arena and his selection to the national team was given so much media hype and political colour that even Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh congratulated

him. But who knew all of this was nothing but betrayal, cheating and discouraging a young talent who was taken to Zimbabwe to be demoralize and cheated by BCCI, its selection committee and the Captain of the team. Why was it done to a budding player, why was he selected at all if he was not to be play and why was he alone left high and dry chewing his nails on the benches and watching others wearing Blue Jersey? These are the questions which are haunting the minds of every Kashmiri particularly the youth. When out of form Sorav Ganguli was left out of Indian Team, every Bengali on earth irrespective of his position stood by him and from a street vender to a Union Cabinet Minister, every Bengali was up in arms unless he was recalled. The then Lok Sabha Speaker Soam Nath Chatterji leaving aside his constitutional status expressed his anguish in Lok Sabha and castigated the BCCI selection committee for non inclusion of Sorav Ganguli in the team. The west Bengal was on war path with BCCI and it was the public outcry which got Sorav back to the team despite his poor form.

Will our politicians, leaders and the general public follow the suit is a separate question but it is certain that this blunder has spread hatred

PDP to usher a new era of development: Mehbooba Shopian, August 04: People Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti Sunday said the party’s visionary political and economic agenda has made it to emerge as a genuine, strong and credible regional voice of the people of Jammu & Kashmir.

She said if voted to power in 2014, PDP would work towards accomplishing its unfinished agenda of securing peace, stability and prosperity for Jammu and Kashmir.

Addressing a PDP workers convention here

today, Mehbooba said when it took over in 2002, PDP-led Coalition Government, not only rekindled a new hope among the State’s dis-

tressed, agonized and traumatized masses, but it had also devised and started implementing focused developmental strategies for every area of the State. “After suffer-

Development of the cities a priority: Omar Srinagar, August 04: Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah Sunday said that development of Cities has been underlined as focused area in the State’s development policy adding that upgradation of basic amenities, beautification and proper system of drainage and sewerage are being attended in a comprehensive manner in Srinagar and Jammu capitals of the State.

He said various projects are under implementation in this regard and various have been completed.

Inaugurating the two

ing decades of deprivation and neglect, for the first time all the regions and sub-regions of the State had started tasting development after 2002,” she said and added that the signposts of the landmark developmental initiatives set off between 2002 and 2005 are visible in every nook and corner of the State.

The PDP president said immediately after taking over in 2002, while PDPled coalition government’s foremost priority was to provide a sense of security to the people, See Mehbooba on Pg. 7

Reacting to the statement made by Peoples Democratic Party Patron wherein he appealed New Delhi to take separatist leaders on board, former interlocutor and Chief Information Commissioner, M.M.Ansari Sunday that dialogue between Centre and Hurriyat leaders needs continuity and it should not end with one go.

“The timing of the Mufti’s statement is inappropriate as the UPA government is going to exist for only six months now and there are elections ahead. Dia-

Old buses unserviceable 741 condemned, about 300 more to go off road by 2014 end

Srinagar, August 04: 741 vehicles including 685 buses and 56 minibuses have been condemned in last several years in Kashmir Valley and the number is set to amplify by 286 vehicles by the end of next year.

According to the official documents available with KNS, 357 buses, part of Kashmir Motor Drivers Association (KMDA), have been condemned over the years’ upto March 31, 2013.

By the end of this year alone, 29 KMDA buses are set to be taken off the road while 20 more would be condemned by the December 2014, the documents said.

Similarly, 328 buses which were a part of the Western Bus Service Batamaloo have been condemned so far by the Regional Transport Officer Kashmir.

47 more buses shall be condemned by the end of 31 December and 85 more would meet the same fate by the end of

youth of Kashmir feels dejected, disappointed and cheated. The emotions of Kashmirs were expressed even by the Chief Minister Omar Abdullah who is a staunch cricket lover.

The similar sentiments were uttered

by MoS Sheshi Tharur who also felt

that Parvez Rasool should have been given a chance to play and prove his worth. However, that was not done and the young talented and demoralized cricketer may or may not come out of this shock but it is certain that this treatment meted to Parvez will definitely affect his future performance as he will always feel under pressure to perform. Keeping in view his outstanding performance in Ranji Trophy it should have been a smooth sailing for him but alas that it could be! The Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association has also felt let down as the selection of Parvez was seen as one of its achievement after this association was also facing a lot of trouble due to alleged embezzlements and mismanagement. It may be recalled here that Parvez Rasool shot to fame in the last Ranji Trophy season scoring around 600 runs with two centuries and taking 33 wickets.

This performance was enough proof of his enormous talent which could have been tapped for the better of the country, keeping in view 2015 cricket world cup for which every cricket playing country is in the process of rebuilding their teams and continuing with the hunt for new talent. Last year Parvez again hit headlines when he bagged a haul of 7 wickets for a miserly 45 runs and made the highest

score of 36 runs for Board President XI against formidable Australian Team in Chennai. A pall of gloom descended in Bijbehara Anantnag the native place of Parvez Rasool after his non inclusion. Expressing his dismay a friend of Parvez, Mohammad Yousuf of Bijbehara termed the news of non-inclusion as a shock and disappointment. He said till the toss for the fifth and final match every body of us glued to TV screens expecting Parvez’s name to be announced, but felt let down when two new faces were announced and he was again left to warm up the benches. A local cricketer Khalid Hussain Khan said that Eid celebrations would have got an added flavor, had he been included in playing XI. The father of Parvez ,Gh. Rasool Zargar however has not lost hope and expressed his full confidence in his son saying his talent will pay him one day or the other.

But his aunt said that many people wept when he was left out. Happiness of Eid of many Kashmiris got dampened by the decision of the BCCI selection committee on tour and the Indian Captain who exhibited no respect for the feelings of over a crore of cricket crazy Kashmiris. Parvez may perhaps get a chance, he may come out of this situation, he may rise to See BCCI on Pg. 7

Vested interests bent upon to polarise the society: Omar Cautions society against the designs of these forces

Srinagar, August 04: Condemning the acts of dividing society on sectarian and communal lines, Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah Sunday said that elements behind these tensions expand their activities soon elections draw nearer. He said they want to polarise the society, create conflicts between various sections, sects, faiths, regions and castes keeping eye on votes.

Talking to a delegation of Majlis-e-Tahfuz-e-Itihaad (MTI) constituted by the

civil society recently to pacify the tension in some villages of Budgam and nurture the brotherhood

between Shia and Sunni Muslims, the Chief Minister while cautioning about the nefarious designs of the

elements behind the sectarian clashes announced one month’s free ration for See Omar on Pg. 7

After overnight clashes Dialogue on Kashmir needs sustainability: Ansari curfew imposed in Palhalan New Delhi, August 04:

modern drainage schemes of Pohru-Chanapora and BeminaFruit Mandi involving an amount of about Rs. 56 crore at Chanapora and Bemina today, the Chief Minster said that management of drainage and sewerage in the Cities showing See Development on Pg. 7

among the youngsters and sown the seeds of mistrust among them as BCCI has played a worst villain of National interest in this border state which is already facing winds of fundamentalism and separatism. The

2014 end.

In 2005 the government issued an order to phase out 25-year old 52-seater passenger buses in the Valley.

The vehicles have been condemned on the directions by Jammu and Kashmir High Court, directing taking off the road 15 to 25 old commercial vehicles in phased manner.

Regarding medium passenger vehicles, the document reveals that 56 vehicles have been See Old Buses on Pg. 7

logue between Hurriyat and Centre should be permanent and with a stable government,” Ansari told

Srinagar based news gathering agency CNS adding that PDP facilitated the parleys between the two when it was in power.

Ansari said that it is not

only Mufti Mohammad Sayeed but former interlocutors and other civil society members through backdoor channels too ask New Delhi to initiate dialogue with separatist leaders of Kashmir. “We do believe that Kashmir is a complicated issue and it could be solved only through dialogue,” he said adding that Separatists should made their mind for a fruitful dialogue with the next government that would get formed in New Delhi after General Elections.

He said that it is unfortunate that Separatist See Dialogue on Pg. 7

Pattan, August 04: After overnight clashes in North Kashmir’s Palhalan area of Pattan town, strict curfew was imposed on Sunday and no one was allowed to venture out from his house. At least 16 people including ten policemen were injured in violent clashes on Saturday night which erupted in the area after the arrest of a shopkeeper.

Reports said that police CRPF personnel were deployed in strength to foil any kind of protest in Palhalan area. Undeclared curfew was imposed and people were directed to stay indoors. Streets of Palhalan

and its adjacent areas wore deserted look. Concertina wires were laid down and mobile bunkers were erected to thwart protests.

People alleged that they were even not allowed to enter into Masjid for prayers.

“So many policemen and CRPF personnel had cordoned the Masjid and were not allowing anyone to enter into it for prayers,” one of the residents told CNS. Deputy Commissioner Baramulla, Ghulam Ahmed Khawaja told CNS that he has not ordered for the imposition of curfew in the town. “There is no curfew and only the restrictions to thwart protests,” he said.

See Curfew on Pg. 7

Spurious Govt’s move to extend lease agreement in drug scam: Tosh Maidan to army unacceptable: Geelani Hurriyat (M) Srinagar, August 04: lives. The land was leased joining areas are poor and to army for 50 years in 1964 belong to economically Conference (G) and period expires March weaker sections and presthreatens stir Hurriyat Chairman Syed Ali Gee- next year. However, the ence of Army and their lani Sunday termed the administration while ig- continuous movement had after Eid government’s move to ex- noring the problems faced added to their agonies and

Srinagar, August 04:

Hurriyat Conference (M) Sunday warned that they would launch an agitation against the fake drug scam in Jammu and Kashmir after Eid-ul-Fitar if government fails to bring the culprits to the book.

Talking to KNS Hurriyat (M) chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq said, “Not only drugs but most of See Stir on Pg. 7

tend lease agreement of three thousand kanals of land in Toasmaidan area in Budgam to army unacceptable.

In a statement Geelani said that entire population of the area was facing problems and challenges due to presence of the army and its artillery “This has badly affected the economy and social life and caused a heavy loss to precious human

by locals insists for extension in lease agreement,” he said.

“Usually the forces use its artillery during the drill and during this process some of the live shells remain unexploded which in future prove detrimental for Bakerwals (shepherds) and their live stock,” he added.

While quoting the woes of locals, Geelani said that people living there and ad-

difficulties. “If the area of 3000 kanals is vacated, natural scenery beauty of the area may become a tourist resort and in turn improve the economy of locals. The area is rich and famous for its herbal plants and there is every possibility for promotion of industry related to medicine,” he said.

The Hurriyat (G) chairman said that Shup Nag in upper reaches of the See Geelani on Pg. 7

C M Y K

7 Monday, 05 August 2013 From Front Page........

BCCI.........

the occasion and prove his mettle in the coming days, but the injury inflicted by BCCI on cricket lovers will have far reaching negative impact on the minds of young generation. The country may have to pay for a visibly little mistake by BCCI heavily as this episode is bound to leave an open field for the forces alien to the national interests.

Mehbooba.........

the relaxation in the security environment was effectively supplemented with relief through development and economic rejuvenation. She said if voted to power in 2014, PDP would work towards implementing its unaccomplished agenda of securing peace, stability and prosperity for Jammu & Kashmir. “PDP’s agenda is to ensure political, economic, and social security for the potentially gifted people of the State and we would realize this dream one day,” she said and added that Jammu & Kashmir is not a place that needs packages and doles, it has to be given the freedom and assistance to realize its immense economic potential.

Mehbooba said there are no limits to the State’s economic potential and in addition to its rich water and mineral resources, the brand name Kashmir has many dimensions – be it tourism, art, handicrafts, forests or agricultural and horticultural products. She said the PDP’s vision of a peaceful, stable and prosperous Jammu & Kashmir outlined in its Self-Rule document is essentially about neutralizing the historical political and economic excesses with the State that were compounded by its natural and political geography.

She said Jammu and Kashmir needs a total change now and with people’s support PDP will bring it as the party is spearheading the movement for change. “People’s will could never be ignored or overruled in a democratic system and the movement started by PDP for resolution, democracy, empowerment and governance would be taken to its logical conclusion,” he said. Stressing the need for quality intra and inter-state connectivity, Mehbooba said lack of good road communication network is one of the reasons for the State’s sluggish economic progress. She said construction of the Mughal Road is going to boost the economy of not only Poonch and Rajouri districts but Pulwama and Shopian as well. She said once fully operational Mughal Road will be the most popular and sought after route for tourists and it would trigger new economic activity not only in Shopian but Rajouri and Poonch districts as well.

She said if voted to power PDP would constitute Mughal Road Development Authority for the integrated development of areas falling on either side of the Mughal Road as a tourist circuit. She said the Shopian Fruit Mandi would be developed on a mega scale by equipping with all the allied facilities.

Expressing gratitude to the people of Pulwama and Shopian for having given a clear mandate to the PDP in the 2008 assembly elections, Mehbooba said she is expecting a similar gesture from the emancipated voters of the area during the upcoming political battles in 2014. Addressing the gathering senior PDP leader Tariq Hameed Karra said that having pushed Jammu and Kashmir into a state of political and governance morass, NC-led coalition government has exposed the State to the worst failures both on institutional and governance fronts and people now desperately want to get rid of this anarchist regime, sooner the better. He alleged NC has all along exploited the slogans of ‘Rai Shumari’ and Autonomy for remaining clinched to power.

He claimed plagued by ineptitude, disorder and corruption, the political structure of the present coalition government has completely collapsed resulting in the paralysis of the state’s administrative structure as well. “And it is a pity that the Chief Minister instead of improving his performance is busy blaming everybody except his own ways for putting the state and its people into this quagmire,” he said.

“Having become a stooge of New Delhi, the National Conference (NC) has completely run out of people’s confidence and it is time to formalize its exit from the State’s political arena once and for all. “People must exercise their vote positively to rid the State of the party that symbolizes our miseries and misfortune,” he alleged and added the NC leadership is fully aware that it has lost Jammu & Kashmir because of its wrong policies and repeated betrayal of the State’s cause.

PDP leader and legislators Abdul Razaq Zawoora and advocate Muhammad Yousuf also addressed the meeting.

Omar........

the effected families in the recent sectarian trouble in some villages of Budgam district.

The Chief Minister told the delegation led by MTI Chief Coordinator, Agha Syed Mujtaba here on Sunday that Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir will be Nodal Officer for assessing the damages caused to various families in the clashes so that a comprehensive rehabilitation programme is launched for their rehabilitation. He said the Divisional Commissioner will be given directions to complete the damage assessment report within the shortest possible time so that rehabilitation of the affected families will start as soon as possible.

Assuring all possible help of the government for rehabilitation of the affected families, the Chief Minister said that timber and other construction material for the affected families will be made available for reconstruction of the damaged houses. He said Horticulture, Agriculture, Rural Development and Revenue departments would be asked to dovetail their schemes to help rehabilitation of the affected families and restoration of their agriculture and horticulture activities.

Expressing deep grief over the loss of a human life and damage to the property during the clashes, Omar Abdullah asked the delegation to play their important role in nurturing brotherhood, love and affection between various sections of the society. He also asked them to remain vigilant against the elements who propagate trifle incidents into conflicts between two groups just for their personal benefits.

The delegation demanded comprehensive rehabilitation for the affected families and help from various departments through their specialised schemes. They also raised the issue of releasing those who have been arrested while

Daily dealing with situation created in these villages due to sectarian tension and are not involved in any serious act or crime. The Chief Minister told the delegation that he would ask the Police Department to review their cases and release those who are not involved in serious acts and crimes after obtaining assurance from their families that they would not repeat their troublesome and peace disturbing actions.

Curfew........

Deputy Inspector General of Police North Kashmir, J.P.Singh told CNS that due to overnight clashes between protestors and police, restriction were imposed on the movement of people. “As a precautionary measure, people were asked to stay indoors. There is no curfew but only restrictions,” Singh said.

Police sources told CNS that at least 16 people including the driver of SP Baramula was injured during the clashes. Some of the injured policemen have been identified as Manzoor Ahmed (393/B), Fayaz Ahmed (173), Rajesh Singh (882), Tariq Ahmed (429), Mukhtar Ahmed (113), Chander Singh, Ghulam Jeelani (609), Mohammad Iqbal Lone, Mansoor Ahmed (1672) and Shabir Ahmed belt number 995.

Dialogue.........

leaders are not ready to have dialogue with in the ambit of Indian Constitution while New Delhi is not budging before their demand. “There must be consensus on certain points before New Delhi and Hurriyat leaders would initiate a dialogue. If both the parties are not ready to bow before each other, then it’s better to adopt a middle approach,” he said.

Former Interlocutor said that both New Delhi and Separatist leaders should shun dogmatic approach and join shoulders to resolve the Kashmir issue. “The resolution of Kashmir issue is in the interest of the subcontinent. Both India and Pakistan should take steps and both the countries should take people of Kashmir on board and find a viable solution to the vexed problem,” Ansari said.

While replying to a question, Ansari said that bifurcation or trifurcation of the State is not possible as this state is not like other States of the country. “Jammu and Kashmir is not like Andhra or Assam. It is the only State which have been divided into three countries, viz: India, Pakistan and China,” he said.

Development.........

large growth of population and expansion has attained bigger dimension. He said recognising this fact; his government has initiated befitting measures to address the need on this count.

Omar said that by the inauguration of Rs. 20.18 crore Pohru Chowk to Chanapora drainage scheme Ist-phase would provide relief to about 10 thousand people living in Allama Iqbal Colony, Bagh-i-Mehtab, Beighpora, Lal Nagar, Sheikh Noor-ud-Din Colony, Omar Colony and adjacent areas. He said Rs. 34. 90 crore the Bemina Chowk to Fruit Mandi drainage system will benefit to about 20 thousand souls of SDA Colony, Shamas Abad, Qamarabad, Owaisabad, Osmania Colony, Boatmen Colony, Fruit Mandi, Al Hamza Colony, Gulshan Abad, Sheikh Colony, Mansoor Colony and adjacent areas.

The Chief Minster said that road upgradation in the cities and construction of bridges have received considerable impetus during the last four years adding that over a dozen of bridges in the Srinagar city have been completed while many more are in progress. He said the fly over has been launched in Jammu City while the fourth bridge on River Tawi has been completed. He said preliminary work for Srinagar fly over is in full swing. He said macadamization and upgradation of city roads during the last four years also received considerable attention.

The Minister for Planning and Development, Ajay Sadhotra, Minister for Urban Development, Nawang Rigzin Jora, Legislators, Nasir Aslam Wani and Irfan Shah were present on the occasion besides Principal Secretary, Planning, B.R. Sharma and various senior officers of ERA and other concerned departments.

Omar on reaching the sites of inauguration was received by large gathering of common people who raised slogans in favour of Omar Abdullah and his government and showered flowers and garlands on him. The Chief Minister also interacted with various people who while welcoming him in their area also brought some issues of important public concern to his notice. They also expressed gratitude to the Chief Minister for fulfilling their cherished desire of a modern drainage system in these areas.

The Economic Reconstruction Agency (ERA) has constructed the duo drainage schemes which include construction of pumping houses, main drain of about 2 kms length, trunk drain of about 3 kms long and sub main drains of about 9 kms length besides rising mains.

Old Buses.........

condemned while its number will rise by 76 more when clock strikes December end. 29 such vehicles will be off the road by December 2014, the document said. The document further reveals that the more minibuses will be condemned in near future. “Medium passenger vehicle started their operation in 1988-89 and are completing their 25 years in the current year and years to follow, therefore the condemnation would be more in coming years in phased manner.”

Stir........

the edible items supplied to Kashmir are adulterated and it seems it is a deliberate ploy of government of India. Adulteration is at its peak in Kashmir.”

Questioning the credibility of the probe ordered by the government in fake drugs, he said, “How can those who are themselves involved in the scam probe it?”

Warning that Hurriyat (M) would launch an agitation against the issue after Eid, he said, “I appeal the nation to remain cautious on such issues. Our future generations are being fed with adulterated things which should be a concern for all of us.”

Geelani........

Toasmaidan area serve as a source of drinking water for large population in Khag, Budgam and Baramullah

district. While referring to the large contingent of armed forces and the artillery exercises in the area he apprehended that the presence has created uncertainty regarding future of the water resources. “Presence of armed forces in civilian areas is serious matter and violation of human rights,” Geelani said and warned state administration to desist from the move and stressed to ask army to vacate the said land as the lease agreement and period has already expired. “From the very first day the authorities in Delhi are hell-bent to turn the state into complete military garrison and where ever they get a chance they occupy the land for its military activities,” he claimed and added that as per survey Army have seized and occupied 28 lakh kanals of land in Jammu and Kashmir. “Instead of resisting the trend, the state administration has ever since provided their full support to army.”

Police.........

had broken into the electronic store of one Jeelani Shah son of Qudrat-ullah Shah of Kadipora Islamabad who had lodged a written complaint in police station Sherbagh vide FIR number 239/2013 under section 457, 380 of RPC. “We arrested a suspected namely Muhammad Maqbool Wagay son of Ali Muhammad resident of Zainapora, Shopian who during questioning admitted his role in the burglary and told police that he after stealing electronic goods loaded them in a load carrier (JK223222) and stored them in his own electronic shop located at Zainapora, Shopian,” Chowki Officer Sherbagh Police Station Muhammad Yousf told CNS. He further said that the accused during questioning confessed that he had also stolen electronic goods worth lakhs of rupees at Hardpora Achabal which belonged to one Shah Asif. “All the goods worth lakhs of rupees have been recovered from him,” police officer said.

State level Seerat quiz held at Pattan Pattan, August 04: In connection with Seerat–uNabi (SAW), a State level written quiz contest on the glorious life of Prophet Mohammad (SAW) under the aegis of Bait-ul-Maal was held in Jamia Masjid Pattan today.

In all, 160 candidates including 40 females representing various

districts of J&K participated. Mr. Nissar Ahmad Khan of Ganjipora Pattan bagged first prize of Rs. 2 0 , 0 0 0 / - w h i l e M r.

Waseem Ahmad Lone of Buran Pattan and Mr. Shahid Rashid Najar of Jamia Mohalla Pattan shared 2nd position jointly and won cash prize of Rs. 9,500 each.

ZABARWAN TIMES

Rain water harvesting essential for Agricultural Development: Dr. Samoon Doda, August 04: While laying stress on sustainable development of agriculture and allied sectors in the region, Dr. Asgar Samoon, Commissioner Secretary, Agriculture Production Department, said that rain water harvesting and community tube wells help in development of agricultural production in the erstwhile District Doda as the region is drought prone and concrete efforts are needed for welfare of the poor farming community.

Dr. Samoon was on a visit to Doda and Ramban districts to review the activities of Agriculture and other allied Departments in a meeting of officers.

While addressing the meetings, Dr. Samoon laid stress on awareness programmes in rural and far flung areas so that benefits of state and centrally sponsored agricultural developmental schemes reaches to the targeted farming community.

He said Technological and Scientific advancements needs to be fully adopted and implemented in the region to enhance the production and to cope up with the demand and supply.

He added that adequate marketing facilities, opportunities and guidance will be provided to the farming community and asked the farming community to cultivate hybrid and disease resistant varieties of crops, vegetables, fruit plants, oil seeds etc to get

better production and enhanced economic benefit.

It was revealed that irrigation through Khuls, Irrigation pumps sets, water harvesting tanks and other sources is being provided where ever possible.

Dr. Sammon directed the officers to prepare DPR’s of Lift Irrigation Schemes, Ra in Water Harvesting projects, Community Tube wells so that better Irrigation facilities could be provided to the farming community for the concrete growth and development of agriculture and other allied sectors in the region. He also said that sensitization of farmers and field functionaries of the departments is essential for better results.

The Commissioner also reviewed the progress on various agriculture developmental activities and programmes launched under various Central and State sponsored schemes being implemented by Horticulture, Fisheries, Agriculture, Sericulture, Animal & Sheep Husbandry and Horticulture Planning a n d M a r k e t i n g Departments. He directed the officers to expedite the pace of issuance of Kissan Credit Cards (KCC) among the farmers in the region.

E a r l i e r, D r. S a m o o n interacted with farmers, fruit growers and enquired them about the benefits they are getting from the concerned government agencies.

Government of Jammu & Kashmir

Office of the Executive Engineer Urban Local Bodies Kashmir Tender Notice S. No: 42 of 2013-14

Head of Account: UDS 2013-14

For and on behalf of the Governor of J&K State, sealed tenders affixed with two rupees revenue stamps are invited from the Registered Contractors/Firms of J&K State for the execution of the following works: S. No

Name of Work

Const. Of drain from H/o Gulzar Ahmed Gojree to link road and Constt. of footsteps near H/o Master Manzoor Ahmed Gojree at MC Pattan 2. Constt. of tile path and drain from H/o Bashir Aimed Gojree to H/o Farooq Ahmed Darzi at MC Pattan 3. Constt. of drain and path at Malik Mohalla at MC Pattan Constt. of tile path from link road to H/o Gh Hassan Mir and Re-Constt. of drain from H/o Gh Hassan Bhat 4. to MR Shop and Constt. of foot crossing near H/o Gh Mohmmad Para at MC Pattan.

5. Constt. of drain from H/o Gh Qadir Bhat to H/o Ali Mohd Bhat at MC Pattan 6. Constt. of tile path from link road to H/o Sonullah Wani at MC Pattan 7. Constt. of tile path at Masjid Sharief Bitul Huda at W No.08 at MC Pattan 8. Constt. of tile path Bashir Ahmed Gojree to H/o Ab Ahad Sofi at MC Pattan 9. Constt. of tile path from H/o Mohmmad Ramzan Gojree to link road Kustoori Mohalla at MC Pattan Constt. of tile path /R-Constt. of drain from H/o Ab Rashid Najar to H/o Mohd Maqbool Tantary at MC 10.

Pattan 11. Constt. of road from Nissar Ahmed Zargar to Gojree road at MC Pattan Constt. of tile path from H/o Gulzar Ahmed Khanday to link, road and constt. of the path from H/o Gh. 12.

Mohmmad Mian to link road at MC Pattan Total 1.

App. Cost

E. Cost of Money Documents

Class

Time

1.01

2020/-

0.63 0.98

630/1960/-

100/-

DEE

20 days

50/100/-

SHG DEE

15 days 18 days

1.04 0.50 0.54 0.54 0.54 1.20

1040/-

80/-

SHG

20 days

500/540/1080/1080/2400/-

50/50/50/50/100/-

SHG SHG DEE DEE DEE

10 days 10 days 10 days 10 days 21 days

1.22

2440/-

100/-

DEE

22 days

1.00

2000/-

100/-

DEE

20 days

1.00

2000/-

100/-

DEE

20 days

10.20

The tenders for the execution of the above mentioned works should be addressed to the Executive Officer, Municipal Committee Pattan. The tender documents will be issued by the Executive Officer, Municipal Committee Pattan up to 13-08-2013 up to 2 pm against cash payment of the amount indicated above and should reach to the office of the Executive Officer Municipal Committee Pattan on or before 14-08-2013 up to 2 pm. The tenders will be, opened by the undersigned on the same day or any other subsequent day convenient to the opening authority in presence of the Contractors who wish to be present. The tenders should be sent through post/personally. In case of these days or any one of the day falls holiday or if the office shall happen to remain closed due to some unavoidable circumstance. The dates shall be reckoned to be the next working day. The rates should be mentioned both in words as well as in figures in legible handwriting. No separate correction slip shall be entertained. The tender documents should be accompanied with a CDR from registered bank pledged to the Executive Officer Municipal Committee Pattan without which the tenders shall not be entertained in any case. The terms and conditions will remain same as per previous NIT No. LB/EEK/1104 dated: 10.08.1984.

The rates should be inclusive of Income tax, Service tax and service charge/sales tax etc. The tender forms will be rejected subject to following conditions:1. If transparent tape is not found over rates/items tenders shall be rejected.

2. Released CDR shall not be accepted, if so, the tender shall be rejected.

3. Any tenders quote "Rebate" on comparative cost or on item of rate will be rejected.

4. Any tender having not fixed revenue stamps should be rejected.

5. If the rates are found dubious the tender forms will be rejected. 6. The tenderer should not quote rate (Split items) henceforth, if so the tender shall be rejected.

7. The Defective liability period shall be of six months.

9. UN realistic rates quoted below SSR 2008 shall not be entertained.

Sd/- Executive Engineer DIPJK: 5640 Urban Local Bodies Kashmir

Government of Jammu and Kashmir

Drainage Circle SMC Srinagar Office of the Executive Engineer Mech. City Drainage Divn. Sgr. ABSTRACT OF NIT NO: CDM/04 of 2013-14 DATED:- 31-07-2013

For and on behalf of Srinagar Municipal Corporation, sealed tenders affixed with revenue stamps of Rs. 6/- are invited from Registered, Resourceful, Reputed and Experienced Electrical/Mechanical Contractors for the execution of such nature of work to undertake the below mentioned works:S. No.

Name of work

Estt.Cost Rs. In lacs

Earnest Money

Time of Completion

Cost of tender document

1.

Modification to suction and delivery manifold for proposed 5-cusec pumpset at Polytechnic Dewatering Station.

Rs. 0.48

Rs. 0.01

07 days

Rs. 100/-

2.

Providing & fitting in position & testing of one ton capacity chain pulley block over the sump at Amda Kadal Dewatering Station.

Rs. 0.12

Rs. 0.003

05 days

Rs. 100/-

Rs. 0.35

Rs. 0.007

07 days

Rs. 100/-

Rs. 1.07

Rs. 0.022

10 days

Rs. 300/-

Rs. 0.96

Rs. 0.02

10 days

Rs. 200/-

Rs. 0.90

Rs. 0.018

10 days

Rs. 200/-

Rs. 0.42

Rs. 0.009

07 days

Rs. 100/-

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

Providing & fitting of G.I suction pipeline to pumping units at Amda Kadal.

Providing, installation, testing and commissioning of self priming type priming unit at Batmaloo Dewatering Station.

Replacement of suction deliveyr water conductor system to MF2025 pumpset and its relocation, at Rajbagh Dew. Station.

Providing, installation, testing and commissioning of fully automatic star delta starrers suitable le for 30 HP A.C induction motor of 5 -cusec pumping unit at Sonwar Davis Dewatering Station.

Providing, installation, testing and commissioning of fully automatic star delta starrers suitable le for 35 HP A.C induction motor of 5 -cusec pumping unit at Khidmat Press Dewatering Station.

Head of A/C

4217-UD Plan

The tenders should be accompanied with the earnest money in the shape of call deposit receipt equivalent to the specified amount pledged to the Executive Engineer Mech. City Drainage Division SMC Srinagar and shall be received by this Office on or before 23-08-2013 upto 2.00 PM. The tenders shall be opened on the same day or any other subsequent date convenient to the opening authority in presence of the tenderers who may like to be present. Detailed tender documents containing the Specification of the job can be obtained from the Office of the undersigned on any working day between 11 A.M to 4.00 PM upto 22-08-2013 against cash payment.

The tender document shall be issued to those firms only whose applications are supported with the following documents:1. Registration with Directorate of Industries and Commerce Department.

2. Latest Tax Clearance Certificate.

All other terms and conditions shall remain same as laid down in the main Tender Notice.

Sd/- Executive Engineer DIPJK: 5647 Mech. City Drainage Division SMC

Owner, Printer, Publisher & Editor-n-Chief: Suhail Malik, RNI No: JKBIL/2011/39764, Email: zabarwantimes@gmail.com Published from: Govt. Quarters (M-13) Magarmal Bagh Srinagar -190001, J&K, Printed at: Sangarmal Offset Press Humhama Sheikhpora Tele/Fax: 2478370 Cell No: 09999964750, 9796787844

Editorial/Opinion The Daily

Zabarwan Times Monday, 05 August 2013

Another Forgotten Lake

L

ike all other lakes in the valley, there is one more lake called Anchar which is breathing its last, due to negligence of government and the people living around this vital lake. Once upon a time, this lake had abundance of crystal clear water flowing from Dal Lake.

Tourists would visit this water body in large numbers and enjoy its Shikara and boat rides. Even the houseboats were used and the tourist would spend nights whether in summer, autumn or winter. But unfortunately, the pristine glory of this lake has been lost due to greed and ignorance of the people who do not realize the importance of water bodies and pollute it for their own conveniences without realizing that they are axing their future with their own hands. Encroachment by the surrounding natives is continuing without any check by government agencies. Presently this lake is under the authority of Srinagar Municipal Corporation which is too overburdened to look after this important water body. The whole lake is covered with weeds and shores with willows whose shades are so dense that the sunlight cannot pass through it which will eventually end up in the extinction of flora and fauna in the lake. The most painful part of this dying lake is the flow of waste of SKIMSwhether solid or liquid, into this water body. Though SKIMS has its own waste disposal mechanism but still the liquid waste directly goes into this lake as a result of which the inhabitants cannot properly breathe due to foul smell.

Moreover part of Sindh river water enters this lake with tons of silt.

The shores have been converted into land and are being used by locals for cultivating vegetables and other crash crops. The sewage of the new human settlement colonies is directly pouring into this lake and making the water of the lake highly polluted. In order to save this lake from dying its cleanliness and dredging is the first and foremost need. The land grabbers should be dealt with iron fist. The inflow of the waste should be immediately stopped by constructing planned sewerage network otherwise slowly and gradually all the water bodies in Kashmir valley will die its own death including this lake.

Daily

ZABARWAN TIMES 6

Monday, 05 August 2013

RETAIL INVESTORS The Game Changers Measures to Boost Capital Market Participation

G

lobal uncertainties in the financial markets continue to have an impact on our economy. The recent spate of reforms and clarity emerging from government policies, larger FIIs inflows have boosted the Capital markets.

However the depth and breadth of the market continues to be challenging, with retail investors still shying away despite a resurgent Sensex.

While financial sector has become very important in India, the participation in it still remains skewed. It is noticed that apart from banking to a large extent and insurance to some extent, no other financial service has penetrated deep and been accepted widely.

Saving and Investment in India A survey conducted by the National Council of Applied Economic Research in 2011 indicated that among all the households in India, less than 11 percent are investment household and the rest are savers household which have nil exposure to equities, derivatives, mutual funds, debentures, government bonds and corporate bonds.

While developed countries like Australia and Malaysia have nearly 40 percent of the population participating in the capital markets, countries like Germany, United Kingdom and even Hungary run much ahead of India when it comes to retail participation. China, has more than 10 percent of population investing in the capital markets. The corresponding figure for India is 1.3 per cent, which clearly shows that it has a lot to catch up on.

Savings and investment behaviour, to a large extent are guided by the attitude towards risk and Indians in general are risk averse when it comes to savings and investment of their savings. Most Indians in general are inclined to keep the principal safe and thus are willing to accept low returns or no returns resulting in a low participation in the products offering variable returns like equity

T

shares.

Those shying away from capital markets, have been investing their money in gold and real estate, which are considered as the natural hedgers of inflation. As a result, Indian companies are forced to primarily depend upon Foreign Institutional Investors for cash inflow.

But this tendency can have a negative effect on wealth creation in the country.

This scenario can be changed with the help of increasing domestic retail investor participation in the equity and debt markets, which in turn will ensure continuous supply of funds to the industrial sector. While attitude towards risk cannot be changed over-night, what can be changed are the all other factors like spreading financial literacy among masses and improving systems and processes to instill confidence among the retail investors and so on.

Steps to Boost Retail Investors Participation Strengthening Regulatory Mechanism Investor protection tops the agenda of India’s capital market regulator – SEBI (Securities & Exchange Board of India).

SEBI Chairman U K Sinha says greedy pricing of IPOs (Initial Public Offers) by promoters have pushed away small investors from markets. His views are backed by the fact that two-thirds of the public issues made during the last three years have been trading continuously below their issue price, even after adjusting for general decline in market.

“There is a concern that Indian market is a casino and you can do anything and get away with it” said Mr. Sinha, while speaking at a National Conference on Capital Markets in Mumbai on January 9.

SEBI now plans to go ahead with a modified version of its safety net mechanism for IPO investors. The proposed safety net mechanism would be triggered in case of those IPOs whose price falls below 20 per cent of the issue price.

The move to have a safety net, however,

has drawn a strong response for and against. Economic puritans argue that since equity is a risk capital, which promises unlimited returns when going gets good, how can anybody be asked to give guarantee of return. They say, it is against the very fundamental principle of equity investment. The regulator, on the other hand says that public issue pricing is an issue in India, and the market needs to be purged of manipulations in IPO pricing by investment bankers.

SEBI has also set up a sophisticated surveillance system mechanism, which is now receiving more than 100 alerts a day, relating to investor grievances. SEBI has also introduced the Investor Helpline, which is presently available in 13 languages. Another initiative set up by SEBI for redressal of investor grievance is the SCORES – SEBI Complaints Redress System, where investors can lodge and follow-up their complaints online on the website.

No Frills Demat Accounts To trade in the market, it is necessary to have a Demat account, where shares and other securities can be held in dematerialized or electronic format. To encourage more and more people to invest in capital markets, no-frills demat accounts have been introduced. Investors can hold securities worth up to Rs.2 lakh in such no-frills accounts. If the value of holding in such accounts exceed Rs. 2 lakh limit, the applicable charges would apply.

Rajiv Gandhi Equity Saving Scheme The government introduced the Rajiv Gandhi Equity Savings Scheme (RGESS), 2012, to encourage retail participation in the capital market. Under the scheme, new investors with annual income up to Rs.10 lakh can invest up to Rs.50,000 to be eligible for a tax break .

SEBI has asked stock exchanges and assets management companies to list the eligible stocks, exchange-traded funds and schemes on their website.

Fixed Income Instruments

Putting all your money in an equity class can be highly vulnerable to risk. To offset this risk, diversification of portfolio is needed. Fixed Income securities cater this need effectively. Presently, the Indian Debt market is dominated by Government securities, which are safe but offer poor returns. On the other hand the Indian Bond Market is still in a premature stage, when compared to other developed countries of the world. Experts at the Capital Market Symposium in Mumbai therefore highlighted the need for Government support for widening the bond market by incentivizing and offering tax concessions. Suggestions were also made for introduction of inflation indexed bonds, which can provide a good hedging options to investors.

Investor Education and Awareness Educating investors about the risks associated with markets is never-ending.

SEBI has been implementing financial literacy programmes through National Institute of Securities Market. It has also been making use of audio-visual and print media to spread investor awareness through radio spots, TV commercials, short documentaries and print advertisements. SEBI is also in talks with the Central Board of Secondary Education to include a course on financial literacy at school level. However, keeping in mind India’s large population and dense rural areas, investor education still has a long way to go. Better collaboration between the regulators, educators, exchanges, and financial companies along with online connectivity will hold the key to success.

Financial Inclusion The government has laid greater stress on financial inclusion, which, besides widening access to banking facilities, will in the long run create a platform for spreading financial literacy. Increased participation of retail investors can be reached only with the help of an efficient and wide reach of banking services in the country.

Making Coal Mining Environment Friendly

he Government has evolved a and minimizing road transportation to environmental attributes are carried out Limited (CCL) for areas like Piparwar, very cautious procedure for reduce pollution. Massive trees planta- as per Environment (Protection) Act, NK Dakra, Argada, Barkasayal, mining projects in view of tion in and around mines also minimises 1986 to assess the efficacy of environ- Rajrappa, Dhori, B&K, Kathara, Kuju, apprehensions expressed time the impact of air pollution on neighboring mental protection measures taken and if Hazaribagh (Charhi), Rajhara. Mahanadi to time about the Coal mining impact on areas. required additional measures are taken to Coalfields Limited (MCL) has acquired social forestry, environment and social Water Pollution Control keep the various environmental attributes land belonging to Tribals in Sundargarh, life of locals residing around mining Mine water is being passed through within the prescribed limits of the Jharsuguda and Angul districts of Orissa. areas. Before commencement of sedimentation pond to arrest sediments Regulatory Agencies.

In coal projects of Western Coalfields production from coal mines, the impact and clean runoff is being used for Health Protection Limited (WCL) people residing in on existing social forestry and environ- beneficial use such as domestic, indus- Coal India Limited has specific Schemes Gaonthan areas, Betul Tahsil, Tamla & ment due to the project is assessed by an trial and agricultural purpose, after to protect the health of the people living in Jamal Tribal Blocks, Seergaon Khurd, Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) treatment to extent possible, before and around the coal mining areas. As per Kirwani of Patwari Circle, Chhindwara, study for each case and accordingly discharging into natural water courses. the Corporate Social Responsibility Rajura Tahasil tribals are resettled after Environmental Management Plans Effluents from workshops is passed Scheme of CIL there is a separate fund providing compensation of land/houses (EMP) are prepared. EMPs deal with the through Oil & Grease Traps and recycled allocated at the rate of Rs.5/- per tonne of and other Rehabilitation & Resettlement various pollution mitigation measures to for dust suppression and for cleaning coal production of last year and the entire (R&R) benefits as per provisions of R&R be undertaken to mitigate the impact of purposes. In major mines, domestic fund is year-marked for expenses towards Policy of Coal India Limited (CIL). pollution, in order to reduce any adverse effluents are being treated in Domestic well being of the people living in and Better Rehabilitation Package effect on health of people in and around Effluent Treatment Plants and in other around the coal mining areas/belts and in The compensation package for the project the mining area, as per requirement of the mines in septic tanks. the state in which projects are situated. affected persons and others has been project. The EMPs are submitted to Noise Pollution Control From the fund a lumpsum provision is revised recently, in 2012,to make it more Ministry of Environment and Forests Noise pollution is controlled through the made for schemes for the benefit of Tribal rewarding. Now in the case of displace(MoEF) for obtaining Environmental careful selection of equipment, proper Population in the CSR Policy of Coal ment of tribal people, in addition to land Clearance (EC). maintenance and insulation. Persons India Limited. As per Policy out of total compensation as per State notified rate, The measures are taken for each coal exposed to high noise level are being CSR Budget, 8% of the Budget is interest, escalation, solatium at the rate of p r o j e c t a s p e r E n v i r o n m e n t a l provided with ear muffs. This is besides allocated separately and exclusively in 30% of the land compensation is paid.

Management Plan (EMP’s) and strict tree plantation between work places and the Annual Plan for undertaking welfare Besides this one employment for each two monitoring mechanism has been residential areas. activities for the development of acres of land is also provided to the affected provided to ensure all norms are fol- Ecological Damage Control Scheduled Tribes Population. family. There is additional special lowed. Air, Water, and Noise pollution Damage to ecology is being controlled by Rehabilitation of Tribals provisions for tribals who are dependent on control has been taken up seriously to plantation on physically and biologically Displacement of tribals is avoided by forest produce and there are provisions in safeguard environment. reclaimed mined out areas and on the OB exploring alternate plans for the projects the rehabilitation policy to ensure Cultural Air Pollution Control dump areas, plantation in and around but in unavoidable circumstances due to and economical sustainability of the Air pollution is being controlled by mines, road sides, township / residential geological reasons, locals,tribals people displaced Tribal community. In addition to regular spraying of water on haul and coal areas, available vacant spaces and have to be displaced and resettled in some this at the rehabilitation site all amenities transportation roads by fixed as well as implementation of conservation plan for of the areas of the Subsidiary Companies. like school, road, street light, pacca drain, portable water sprinklers and also on Coal protection of flora and fauna as per EC. The same has been done in conformity pond, dug well,tube well for drinking water Handling Plants, all coal transfer points, This is apart from the payment made for with the various extant laws of the land. supply, community centre, place of Coal & Overburden (OB) faces, coal compensatory afforestation to forest Since inception in Eastern Coalfields worship, dispensaries, grazing land for stockpiles etc. Other steps include - fitting departments.

Limited (ECL) tribal people have been cattle and play ground etc., are provided to drills with dust collection systems wet In addition the environmental protection displaced in Rajmahal, SP Mines, have a better life. Monitory compensation drilling, black topping, concreting of coal measures are taken in compliance to Mugma, Sonepur Bazari, Pandaveswar in lieu of house plots and shifting & transportation roads. Efforts are being condition of consent to operate from and Kajora as also for South Eastern resettlement allowance @ Rs.3 lacs per made for use of more and more belt respective State Pollution Control Coalfields Limited (SECL) in Gevra OCP family as per heir choice according to CIL conveyors, rail etc. for coal transportation Boards. Regular monitoring of various Expansion and in Central Coalfields R&R Policy, 2012.

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

HE A L+H 5

ZABARWAN TIMES Monday | 05 august 2013

How to ease arthritis pain

Think there is simply no cure or treatment when it comes to arthritis? Truth tells a different story.

If one follows simple ideas in day-to-day life and maintains a healthy lifestyle, then long-term goals of treating arthritis are possible.

So, in a bid to make arthritis a little easier for you, today Dr. Shekhar Agarwal, Executive Director and Chief Surgeon at Delhi Institute of Trauma and Orthopaedics gives us the 5 ways to ease arthritis pain.

Dietary modification.

This includes liberal portions of healthy food. Avoid

saturated fats and trans fats in diet, as these lead to weight gain; thus leading to more load on the joints.

Food beneficial in reducing pain include Omega 3 fatty acids, which are anti-oxidants and help in reducing inflammation and thus

Vitamin C and are good for arthritis patients. Carrots and turnips contain beta carotien, which again is an effective antioxidant.

Finally, milk and sea foods, which contain vitamin D are essential for bone and joint health.

provide relief from pain.

Foods such as walnuts, soyabean and sea food are recommended. Fresh tropical fruits, such as guava, oranges, lemon and pepper are good sources of

Exercises strengthen the tone and power of the muscles, which protects the neighbouring joints and also increases the proprioception in the joints.

Hence, exercises help

Why biting into ice cream causes headache Brain freeze’ is an almost universal experience-almost everyone has felt the near-instantaneous headache brought on by a bite of ice cream or slurp of ice-cold soda on the upper palate.

However, scientists are still at a loss to explain this phenomenon. Since migraine sufferers are more likely to experience brain freeze than people who don’t have this often-debilitating condition, brain freeze may share a common mechanism with other types of headaches, including those brought on by the trauma of blast-related combat injuries in soldiers.

One possible link between brain freeze and other headache types is local changes in brain blood flow.

In a new study, Melissa Mary Blatt, Michael Falvo, and Jessica Jasien of the Department of Veterans Affairs New Jersey Health Care System, Brian Deegan and Gearold O Laighin of the National University of Ireland Galway, and Jorge Serrador of Harvard Medical School and the War Related Illness and Injury Study Center of the Veterans Affairs New Jersey Health Care System use brain freeze as a proxy for other types of headaches.By bringing on brain freeze in the lab in volunteers and studying blood flow in their brains, the researchers show that the sudden headache seems to be triggered by an abrupt increase in blood flow in the anterior cerebral artery and

disappears when this artery constricts.The findings could eventually lead to new treatments for a variety of different headache types.According to study leader Serrador, previous studies meant to assess what physiological changes might prompt headaches have mainly relied on various drugs, or brought in patients already in the throes of a migraine to the lab.However, both methods have their limitations. Pharmacological agents can induce other effects that can make research results misleading, he said, and since researchers can’t wait for migraine sufferers to experience a migraine in the lab, those studies miss the crucial period of headache formation.

Vitamin E guards against many cancers

in protecting the joints and preventing falls. The best types of exercises to strengthen the bones are weight bearing exercises like brisk walking, running, cycling etc.

It helps in preserving bone density and avoids osteoporosis. Strength and balance exercises may help you avoid falls, decreasing your chance of breaking a bone. Consult trainers and other health professionals before starting a weight training routine.

Physiotherapy helps in gaining range of the movement of stiff joints and helps build strength of muscles around the joint.

The physiotherapist will also guide you regarding good posture and suitable lifestyle modification.

One or two physiotherapy sessions in a month are good enough to ease the arthritis pain, depending upon the seriousness of the disease condition.

Sonia Arora, an assistant professor at Kean University in New Jersey, is delving into understanding the cu-

rative properties of the neem tree in fighting the virus that causes AIDS. Her preliminary results seem to indicate that there are compounds in neem extracts that target a protein essential for HIV to replicate. If further studies support her findings, Arora’s work may give clinicians and drug developers a new HIV-AIDS therapy to pursue.

Extracts from neem leaves, bark and flowers are used throughout the Indian subcontinent to fight against pathogenic bacteria and fungi.

“The farther you go into the villages of India, the more uses of neem you see,” said Arora.

Tree branches are used instead of toothpaste and toothbrushes to keep teeth and gums healthy, and neem extracts are used to control the spread of malaria.

Practitioners of Ayurvedic medicine, a form of traditional Indian alternative medicine, even prescribe neem extracts, in combination with other herbs, to treat cardiovascular diseases and control diabetes. The neem tree, whose species name is Azadirachta indica and which be-

Pudina chai on a rainy evening or early winter

longs to the mahogany family, also grows in east Africa.

Arora’s scientific training gave her expertise in the cellular biology of cancer, pharmacology, bioinformatics and structural biology.

When she established her laboratory with a new research direction at Kean University in 2008, Arora decided to combine her knowledge with her long-time fascination with natural products. The neem tree beckoned. Arora dived into the scientific literature to see what was known about neem extracts. During the course of her reading, Arora stumbled across two reports that showed that when HIV-AIDS patients in Nigeria and India were given neem extracts, the amount of HIV particles in their blood dropped.

Intrigued, Arora decided to see if she could figure out what was in the neem extract that seemed to fight off the virus. She turned to bioinformatics and structural biology to see what insights could be gleaned from making computer models of HIV proteins with compounds known to be in neem extracts.

Take care of your eyes in summer With the advancing summer, here are couple of points you need to take care of next time you step out in the sun...

-Do not forget to step out before wearing your sunglasses. Opt for one that covers the side of your temples. This will prevent against the harmful ultra-violet rays of the sun, dust and fumes too.

-Make it a point to splash cold water on your eyes at least three times in a day. This will remove dust particles that enter your eyes due to constant exposure to the sun.

-Do not rub your eyes with dirty hands. It may aggravate any eye allergy and can cause sties.

-If you are suffering from any eye allergy, make sure you do not sit in front of an A.C. -It is important to limit the use of contact lenses in dusty environment.

-If there is any itching in and around your eyes or any allergy, abstain from ap-

plying eye make-up. It is vital to remove all traces of make-up before sleeping.

-It is advisable to take lots of fluids to avoid dehydration which indirectly affects

tear formation.

-Use eye drops on a regular basis - but after a consultation with your eye specialist.

-In any case, make sure to visit your eye specialist at least once in two weeks.

human epidemiological studies that have examined the connection between vitamin E and cancer.

Yang said Rutgers scientists conducting animal studies for colon, lung, breast and prostate cancer found that the forms of vitamin E in vegetable oils, gamma and delta-tocopherols, prevent cancer formation and growth in animal models.

“When animals are exposed to

cancer-causing substances, the group that was fed these tocopherols in their diet had fewer and smaller tumors,” Yang said.

“When cancer cells were injected into mice these tocopherols also slowed

down the development of tumors.”

In researching colon cancer, Yang pointed to another recently published paper that the delta-tocopherol form of vitamin E was more effective than other forms of vitamin E in suppressing the development of colon cancer in rats.

This is good news for cancer research. Recently, in one of the largest prostate cancer clinical trials in the United States and Canada, scientists found that the most commonly used form of vitamin E supplements, alpha-tocopherol, not only did not prevent prostate cancer, but its use significantly increased the risk of this disease among healthy men.

This is why, Yang insisted, it is important to distinguish between the different forms of vitamin E and conduct more research on its cancer preventive and other biological effects.

“For people who think that they need to take vitamin E supplements,” Yang said, “taking a mixture of vitamin E that resembles what is in our diet would be the most prudent supplement to take.”

Health benefits of mint leaves

neem tree may hold clues for HIV treatment An Indian origin researcher has hinted that extracts from neem tree, profuse in tropical and subtropical areas, may thwart the virus from multiplying.

Two forms of vitamin E - gamma and delta-tocopherols - found in soybean, canola and corn oils as well as nuts do prevent colon, lung, breast and prostate cancers, according to a new study.

The question of whether vitamin E prevents or promotes cancer has been widely debated in scientific journals and in the news media.

“There are studies suggesting that vitamin E actually increases the risk of cancer and decreases bone density,” said Chung S. Yang, director of the Center for Cancer Prevention Research, at Rutgers Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy and the Cancer Institute of New Jersey.

“Our message is that the vitamin E form of gamma-tocopherols, the most abundant form of vitamin E in the American diet, and delta-tocopherols, also found in vegetable oils, are beneficial in preventing cancers while the form of vitamin E, alpha- tocopherol, the most commonly used in vitamin E supplements, has no such benefit.”

Yang and colleagues, Nanjoo Suh and Ah-Ng Tony Kong discussed animal studies done at Rutgers as well as

morning?

That feels so blissful.

Mint is one of the oldest and most popular herbs that is grown around the world.

There are many different varieties of mint, each having its own subtle flavour and aroma.

This herb is used in a range of dishes from stuffing to fruit salads.

Mint is an essential ingredient in many Indian and Middle Eastern cuisine and is popularly mixed with natural plain yogurt to make a ‘raita’ or brewed with tea to make the famous

Indian ‘Pudina Chai’.

In Thai cooking, it is added to soups and to some highly-spiced curries.

Mint grown in Asia is much more strongly flavored than most European mints, with a sweet, cool aftertaste.

Mint as Minta Spacata is a plant that has been long used in diverse cultures, such as India, Middle East and Europe.

Mint has a sweet flavour, with a cooling aftersensation. Both, fresh and dried mint are used in preparing a large number of recipes, including curries, soups, chutneys, salads,

juices, and ice creams.

Its health benefits include: - Soothing the digestive tract and if you are having stomach ache then it can be of great help - Drinking herbal mint tea reduces irritated bowel syndromes, cleanses the stomach and also clear up skin disorders such as acne.

- Mint acts as a cooling sensation to the skin and helps in dealing with skin irritations.

- Mint helps in eliminating toxins from the body.

- Crushed mint leaves helps in whitening teeth and combat bad breath.

- Mint is a very good cleanser for the blood.

Moderate Vegetables for good health drinking halves While everyone hepatitis risk knows that green NALFD is the most common liver disease in the United States, affecting up vegetables are to one third of American adults.

It is characterized by abnormal good for the fat accumulation in the liver. The specific cause or causes is not known, though body, most of us obesity and diabetes are risk factors.

Most patients with NAFLD have few or no symptoms, but in its most progressive tend to still avoid form, known as nonalcoholic steatoeating them. hepatitis or NASH, there is a significantly Consuming veggies as well. Boil or steam your may want to eat cabbage as heightened risk of cirrhosis, liver cancer and liver-related death. NALFD is also a known risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD). Patients with NAFLD are approximately two times more likely to die from coronary heart disease than from liver disease. The national team of scientists led by researchers at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine wanted to know if the well-documented heart-healthy benefits of modest alcohol consumption outweighed alcohol’s negative effects. “We know a 50-year-old patient with NAFLD has a higher risk of CVD,” Jeffrey Schwimmer, senior author of the study, said.

need not be a chore. With the wide variety available, you can easily find one to suit your tastes. Here we suggest some top green vegetables that can do your health wonders.

Broccoli Broccoli is considered a wonder food for its ability to help prevent cancer. The vegetable is recommended for those suffering from heart disorders and strokes.

Being packed with iron its ideal for anaemia patients

broccoli flowers lightly and eat so that they don’t lose all the nutrients.

Cabbage Whether consumed raw or cooked in a dish, cabbage has many benefits. It is said to be great for the skin and eyes as its full of vitamin A. The phytonutrients present in this vegetable help the body fight against the free radicals. It also helps with lung, stomach and colon prostate cancer. Those interested in body building

its full of iodine that is needed for muscle development.

Bean sprouts Sprinkled on salads or eaten as a between meals snack, sprouts are a great way of getting some nutrients. They are rich in vitamin C and a handful of fresh sprouts can provide you with three-quarters of your daily vitamin C requirement. In addition they also contain vitamins A, B and E as well as calcium, iron, and potassium.

don’t let allergies get you down

An allergy is a medical condition that makes you feel ill when you eat or come in contact with a particular substance.

General physician Dr Shahid Barmare says, “Allergies happen when the immune system mistakenly believes that something the person ate or came in contact with, is harmful to the body.

To protect the body, the immune system produces IgE antibodies to that allergen. IgE antibodies then trigger mast cells (allergy cells in the body) to release chemicals into the bloodstream. One of these chemicals is histamine.

Dust allergy Having runny or stuffy nose, itchy, watery eyes and sneezing due to dust exposure such as vacuum-

ing, sweeping, and dusting means you are affected by dust allergy.

Symptoms Well-known dust allergy symptoms are unmanageable sneezing, itchy, watery eyes and in some cases a small red coloured dust allergy rash located on some part of your body such as your stomach or your upper arm.

Pollen allergy During spring and summer, tiny particles are released from trees, weeds and grasses.

Known as pollen, these ride in the air and enter noses and throats, triggering a type of seasonal allergic rhinitis called Pollen Allergy.

Symptoms: Although pollen allergy symptoms are similar to cold symptoms, you can tell the difference because colds are associated with thicker nasal secretions, sore throat,

hoarseness, and possibly fever. Also, colds tend to get better fairly quickly.

Contact allergy Contact allergy is caused in sensitive indi-

viduals, who can get allergic reactions through different things such as metals (goldsilver oxidised jewelry), leather (wrist watch), synthetic fibers (clothing such as undergarments).

Symptoms: Symptoms of a contact allergy usually occur within 30 minutes after exposure to the allergen, although symptoms may take up to several hours to appear.

Common allergens include poison oak and poison ivy, latex, rubber, nickel, preservatives, dyes, medications, fragrances, and cosmetics such as hair dye and perfume.

Sun allergy Sun allergy is having small white patches due to

sunlight on the exposed areas of the body.

Symptoms: Having small white patches due to sunlight on the exposed areas of the body.

In addition, there is a syndrome known as “sun drunk” which affects some children who suffer from a sun allergy.

Food allergies Symptoms include itching in the mouth, hives, itching or eczema, redness around the mouth, swelling of the lips, face, tongue and throat or other parts of the body, wheezing, nasal congestion or difficulty in breathing, pain in the lower abdominal area, diarrhea, nausea or vomiting, dizziness, light headedness or fainting.