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01 dies, 11 injured in road mishaps Srinagar, June 04: One person died while eleven others were injured in differed road accidents. A Bus bearing registration number JK03/2883 while on way from Kargil to Drass hit a Sumo bearing registration number JK07/2297 at Tresbuce Drass near TV station, resulting in injuries to 06 persons. All the injured were shifted to hospital where an 18 years old Ghulam Rabani son of Abdul Rashid resident of Jadyal succumbed his injuries. Drass Police has registered a case in this regard. Meanwhile, a Maruti Car bearing registration number JK04/7763 hit a hand cart running a Pakodas kiosk at Chanapora, in the jurisdiction of police station Saddar, resulting in burn injuries to 03 non-local laborers. All the injured were shifted to Hospital for treatment. Sadder Police ahs registered a See Mishaps on PG 11..
Fire & Emergency training for Police personnel in Anantnag Srinagar, June 04: A fire and emergency training programme was held for police personnel in Anantnag to assist the administration during the forthcoming annual Yatra. Anantnag Police in collaboration with experts deputed by the Deputy Director fire and emergency services, Anantnag imparted a short term training programme/course to the police personal of district Police Lines, Anantnag. 50 police personal from District Police Lines, See Fire on PG 11..
Inside story Army dismantles Iron Gate at Kudora road after 20 years Bandipora, June 4: Much to the relief of the inhabitants of the hilly area’s Army has dismantled the iron gate that was erected by them soon after the inception of militancy at Kudura area in North Kashmir’s Bandipora district. Army had erected an iron gate in the middle of the Kudura and Chuntimulla road and after five in the evening the army used to close the gate
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On Edit Page Instead of cosmetic treatment, win general masses, not sections Despite the fact that state is passing through a critical economic crunch and the number of unemployed crossing over 8 lakhs, the coalition govt. has chosen to appease its fifty thousand employees ignoring lakhs of unemployed. Undoubtedly, it seems an election plank with the motive to repair the dents suffered by N.C and Congress during the recently concluded parliament elections. Perhaps the advisors of the Chief Minister and his coalition govt. have not considered the fact that gone are the days when govt. employees would call shots to rig and
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agenda for their departments, is believed to have given a glimpse of his policy priorities in today's meeting. Sources said the meeting was more of an interaction where sectoral priorities were listed. In all, 77 top bureaucrats, including Finance Secretary Arvind Mayaram, Home Secretary Anil Goswami, Defence Secretary Radha Krishna Mathur and Foreign Secretary Sujatha Singh, were called for the meeting. Sources said 16 groups were formed by clubbing related ministries. All finance ministry departments were grouped together, while secretaries of energy-related departments power, See PM On Pg 11..
New Delhi, June 04: Union Minister Gopinath Munde's death cast a shadow over the first day's sitting of the Lok Sabha which adjourned for the day after paying homage to the departed leader. Proceedings of the House began on a sombre note, after the national anthem was played out, with Protem Speaker Kamal Nath condoled the death of Munde, whom he hailed as "man of the masses". Immediately after meeting for the day, Nath said the new Lok Sabha "charged with great and heavy responsibilities for the welfare of the country and our people has been elected under the Constitution". The House, then, observed silence as per tradition. Later, Secretary General P Sreedharan tabled the list of newly-elected members of the 16th Lok Sabha notified by the Election Commission. Nath sought the sense of the members on whether to take up the oath taking exercise on Thursday. As the members agreed, Nath postponed the exercise for Thursday. Before adjourning for the day, the House observed silence for two minutes as a mark of respect to Munde.The Lok Sabha bulletin said that in the wake of See LS on PG 11..
JK Bank has foolproof measures to preserve economic values of its assets: Mushtaq ‘Well prepared for RBI’s AFI’
Srinagar, June 4: The Jammu and Kashmir Bank chairman Mushtaq Ahmad on Wednesday said the bank has foolproof measures in place which are implemented to preserve the economic value of assets of the bank if need arises. The chairman JK Bank told KNS, that the bank is well prepared for the Annual Financial Inspection (AFI) going to be conducted by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) shortly. “RBI conducts AFI of the books of the bank across the country every year and at every level. It is an in-depth and robust audit that goes down to the granular account level as well. Besides, there is an off-site surveillance also going on through automated reports regularly sought by the regulator. In any case, RBI is due to conduct its AFI for the gone by financial year shortly. And we are prepared for it,” the JK Bank chairman informed KNS.
KTMF asks JK Bank to publish names of slain account holders Srinagar, June 4: Kashmir Traders and Manufacturers Federation (KTMF) Wednesday said that slashing interest rates on all commercial loans by 0.25 per cent by Jammu and Kashmir Bank is not enough while keeping the condition and situation of Kashmir Valley in view the Bank must slash this rate by up to 3 per cent. Pertinently, Jammu and Kashmir Bank slashed interest rates on all commercial loans by upto 0.25 percent last week. During a meeting of KTMF, president Muhamamd Sadiq Baqal said that the Jammu and Kashmir Bank never kept in mind the See KTMF on PG 11.. He said the JK bank has performed really well in a scenario where the gross Non Performing Assets (NPA) levels within the banking industry have gone up to 2.80 lac crores. See Mushtaq on PG 11..
KPs stage joint protest at Lal Chowk in support of their demands
Warn of fast unto-death at Srinagar if demands not met Srinagar, June 4: All Parties Mi-
grants Coordination Committee (APMCC) and Kashmiri Pandit Sangarsh Samiti (KPSS) Kashmir along with various Kashmiri Pandit organisations today staged a protest demonstration at Lal Chowk Srinagar, Kashmir to protest against the ‘discriminatory attitude’ of successive central and J&K Governments and their ‘broken promise’ with APMCC activists at Porbandar and served an ultimatum to the state and central governments to fulfil the promise of initiating final and fruitful dialogue with them on 6-Point Charter of demands warning that failure to do so will force them to go for Fast unto-death at Srinagar on the Janamashtami Day on August 17, 2014. According to a statement issued to KNS, leading scores of demonstrators the KPs reminded the state government of its promise with APMCC twice during their fast unto death protests in 2011 at Jammu and later in 2013 at Porbandar after which
the state government through the Revenue, Relief & Rehabilitation Minister Aijaz Ahmed Khan vide his DO letter No PS/ HMOS/Rev/986/2013 dated 1302-2013 to Collector Porbandar Gujarat requesting him to ask Vinod Pandit, Chairman APMCC to end his fast unto death so that their issues can be taken care of and dialogue initiated. (Letter attached) However as usual after one meeting the government slept over the issue forcing KPs to stage protest at Lal Chowk in support of their demands which include: The six demands include re-drafting and Passing of the pending Kashmir Temples and Shrines Bill in J&K Legislative Assembly, probe into the multi-crore temple/shrines land encroachment in Kashmir, dialogue with Pakistan for facilitating visit to Shardha Peeth Temple in POK, establishment of Shardha Peeth University in J&K, one time compensation for over-aged Kashmiri Hindu youth outside Valley and special employment package for Hindus of Kashmir living in Valley. The protestors also demanded minority status for the community and removal See KPs on PG 11..
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Munde's death casts shadow over first day's session of LS
77 top bureaucrats attend the meeting
New Delhi, June 04: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Wednesday met the secretaries of all government departments to outline his agenda of governance and his expectations from them. The meeting, which was originally scheduled on Tuesday and postponed by a day because of the sudden demise of Rural Development Minister Gopinath Munde, was apparently modelled on a practice followed by some chief ministers who directly interact with the bureaucracy. This is the first time a Prime Minister has interacted directly with secretaries without the presence of ministers. Modi, who this week asked his ministers to prepare a 100-day
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Nath sworn-in as Protem Speaker of Lok Sabha New Delhi, June 04: Senior Congress leader Kamal Nath was on Wednesday sworn-in as the Protem Speaker of the newly constituted Lok Sabha by President Pranab Mukherjee in New Delhi. 67-year-old Nath, a nine-term MP, was administered the oath at a simple function in the Rashtrapati Bhavan which was attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Vice President Hamid Ansari, Parliamentary Affairs Minister M Venkaiah Naidu and
Minister of State (Parliamentary Affairs) Santosh K Gangwar. The former Parliamentary Affairs Minister and Lok Sabha Member from Madhya Pradesh's Chhindwara was congratulated by the President and other dignitaries after the oath that took place in the 'Yellow Drawing Room' of the Presidents' House. After the oath, Nath said that his party will play the role of a "constructive Opposition" See Nath on PG 11..
Munde cremated with full state honours in Beed, Maharashtra Maharashtra, Jun 4: Rural Development Minister Gopinath Munde has been cremated with full state honour in Parali-Vaijnath, in Beed district of Maharashtra. His eldest daughter and legislator Pankaja Munde-Palve performed the last rites. Prominent leaders of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) including L.K. Advani, Union Ministers
Rajnath Singh, External Affairs Minister Sushma Sawaraj, Maharashtra Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan, Shiv Sena executive President Udhhav Thackrey, Maharashtra Home minister R R Patil, NCP leader Chaggan Bhujbal, and several other leaders attended the funeral. See Munde on PG 11..
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7-years-on, family awaits justice
Srinagar, June 4 : Seven years after Tabinda Gani was raped and murdered at Langate in Kupwara district the family still awaits justice. Syed Mohammad Iqbal, convener of Justice for Tabinda Forum (JFTF) told KNS that seven years down the line the family visits Kupwara court with a hope that justice will be done but unfortunately the family of the victim returns disappointed. “Is there any difference between the blood of Delhi’s daughter Damini and Kashmir’s daughter Tabinda. Then why this discrimination and double standards,” Iqbal remarked. On July 20, 2007 Tabinda—a school girl—was found dead in an orchard in Langate area on a Friday afternoon. Four of the abductors had raped her, the family had alleged. After hue and cry over the incident, the then chief minister Ghulam Nabi Azad had ordered a probe into the shocking incident. Iqbal said that claims made by
the successive governments have failed to bring the culprits to justice. “Damini was gang raped in Delhi on December 16, 2012 and in a shortest trial all four guilty were convicted and sentenced to death by the Delhi court on September 13, 2013. While as Tabinda’s family is still awaiting justice. They only get dates for next hearing in the court and nobody in the government is bothered to give them justice,” Iqbal alleged. He said that Tabinda’s family is completely shattered and disappointed with the system of justice in Kashmir. “Though the abductors have been booked and are in jail but the family has undergoes trauma every day for failing to get any relief in the court,” Iqbal added. He said that Justice For Tabinda Forum fails to understand that despite cross examinations of 86 witnesses, confession statements of the guilty, medical and forensic reports confirming rape and murder, See Justice on PG 11..
Enhancement in retirement age to impact assembly polls: NC ‘Congress should know running a Govt is not playing cricket’
Srinagar, Jun 4 : In a scathing attack against the state Congress for claiming credit for the enhancement in the retirement age of the government employees, National Conference Thursday cautioned its ally, stating ruining a gov-
ernment is not playing a cricket match. It maintained further that the decision is likely to have an impact on the forthcoming poll in the state as the disgruntled state employees have been pacified at large. “There are around 25 lakh people who are directly connected to the government service, the decision has at large was a welcome step of the
Enhancement in retirement age after beating the It is NC’s ‘save the ernment employees for the past six and jailing them in chair operation’: PDP years large numbers did what ul-
Srinagar, Jun 4 : Terming the decision of enhancement in the retirement age by two years for the government employees ‘save the chair operation’, opposition Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) Wednesday stated that the coalition is trying to undo what it did to the state in past five and a half years. The chief spokesman of PDP, Naeem Akhtar told KNS that the state gov-
timately was needed to be done. “One thing is for sure that this development has underlined the power of the vote and what vote can do.” Cornering the Omar Abdullah led government over the various orders it passed during the recent past, Akhtar stated that earlier when the ban on SMS facility was imposed, the government here See PDP on PG 11..
government. I will fort sure impact the forthcoming polls,” said additional general secretary national conference Dr Sheikh Mustafa Kamal. Castigating the state Congress over issuing statements wherein credit for the retirement enhancement was claimed by its leaders, Kamal stated that the Congress See NC on PG 11..
Wang Yi’s visit to add momentum to ties with China: India New Delhi, Jun 4: New Delhi says the visit of Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi to India will provide further momentum to India-China Strategic and Cooperative Partneship. The two-day visit of Wang Yi will begin on 8th of this month. An External Affairs Ministry statement issued in New Delhi said, the visit is an important element of the Year of India-China Friendly Exchanges. Apart from calling on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Wang will interact with his See Wang on PG 11..
‘Extortionist’ SOG man held in Srinagar Srinagar, June 04: A policeman associated with Special Operation Group (SOG), masquerading as militant to extort money from a family, was arrested in outskirts of Srinagar city on Tuesday evening. Official sources told GNS that the policeman Bilal Ahmad Ganie son of Ghulam Mohidin of Gulab Bagh, Zakura who is working with SOG in South Kashmir’s Tral barged inside a house of Mohammad Shafi Wani son of Ghulam Mohammad Wani at Umerabad locality of Umerhear in Buchpora on the See SOG on PG 11..
Irrigation & Flood Control Division employees in Vigilance net
Kupwara, June 4: An enquiry conducted into the allegations that officers and officials of Irrigation and Flood Control Division (I&FC) Kupwara in connivance with contractor have embezzled huge amount of Government funds in the year 200809 and 2009-10 while executing various works, revealed that the work of “Increasing Capacity by way of deepening and widening of Dharamwari Storage tank’ allotted by
one Mohammad Sarwar Dar then Executive Engineer, I&FC Kupwara, in favour of contractor Nazir Ahmad Mir at the allotted cost of Rs 18.265 lakhs , later on extended to Rs.19.949 lakhs and full payment made against the work. During inspection, the actual measurements recorded on M. Book did not tally with ground situation and were found lesser to the paid ones. See Net on PG 11..
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PM coal, oil, mines and atomic energy were put together. Agriculture and related departments were clubbed under one head, while the infrastructure group comprised of railways, telecom, roads, civil aviation, shipping and posts. Previously, the secretaries had been asked to prepare a 10-slide presentation for the Prime Minister listing successes and failures of the past regime as well as points of action for the next five years. Sources, however, said individual presentations will take place later and today's meeting was more of an interaction.
LS Munde's death on Tuesday, his seat has fallen vacant.
Nath and will work to live up to the aspirations of the youth and the country. "We will certainly play the role of a constructive Opposition. The BJP created ruckus and did riot in the last five years in the House but we will not allow this," Nath told reporters after the oath. He said the role of the Opposition will be to attract government's attention towards the needs of the people and to help "clear pending legislations." Nath said the Speaker of the Lok Sabha will decide the Leader of the Opposition and this would happen day after Thursday. "It is a important decision to have a Leader of Opposition," he added. The Protem Speaker performs the duties of the office of the Speaker from the commencement of the sitting of the Lok Sabha till the election of the Speaker.
Munde Huge crowd of his supporters and villagers gathered to pay their last respect to the leader. Shiv Sena Executive President Udhdhav Thackeray and other supporters demanded CBI inquiry into the accident. Gopinath Munde died of multiple injuries and cardiac arrest following a road accident in Delhi yesterday.
Mushtaq “The recent controversy is of course related to accounts wherein repayments have been received after a marginal delay. At the end of March 31, 2014, the borrowers have paid the installments in accordance with the terms and conditions of the sanction of the loans. However, we are watchfully monitoring the accounts and be assured that these are not bad loan accounts. We don’t understand how the newspaper arrived at such a figure,” he added. Mushtaq said that in March, 2014, the JK Bank had gross NPAs around Rs 783 Cr while as the Net NPLs were Rs 102 Cr. He said that classifying, categorizing loans as NPA is quite a non-affordable thing for a bank. “For, the guidelines to classify loans categorized as Non Performing Assets (NPA) have been laid down by Reserve Bank of India in unequivocal terms. Technically speaking, the asset quality of the banking system globally has deteriorated significantly and non-performing assets of even country’s largest banks have gone up considerably. Even Reserve Bank of India has vetted this fact in one of its reports. We have a robust mechanism for NPA management enabling us to track down early signs of stress in our loan accounts. We have foolproof measures in place which we implement to preserve the economic value of our assets if need arises.” He said it is absolutely wrong to assume that JK Bank have not done it and he was satisfied that JK Bank has through a series of proactive measures contained the rise in NPA’s very effectively. Asked if the bank can run a risk of financial instability, the chairman JK Bank said that ‘whims and fancies are very poor guides as far as banking business is concerned’. “There is a strong rationale behind every performance in the market. Take the case of our rating agencies that calculate risks from every angle and every possibility. Fitch India, a Fitch Ratings affiliate, have reaffirmed our Long-Term Issuer Ratings at ‘IND AA’ with Stable Outlooks and vouched for our strength and operational capability. The company has rated the bank’s Subordinated Long-Term Debt at ‘IND AA’. CRISIL, India’s leading ratings agency, rates J&K Bank debt instruments at A1+’. The ratings on deposit programmes of the bank stand at FAA/Stable/CRISIL A 1+’. CARE Ratings has reaffirmed the bank’s Lower Tier II Bonds as CARE AA. These ratings are based on the past performance and provide a perspective on the future outlook of the company. Besides many independent reports from reputed brokerage houses always place a lot of confidence in the bank’s future as well,” the chairman JK Bank told KNS. When asked about a slump in JK Bank shares, Mushtaq said the banking index has already been down in the stock market for last many days. “The market price has broadly stabilized and going forward, we are sure that it will settle down at its normal valuations.” The chairman of JK Bank said the Bank management is conscious of the fact that people of Jammu and Kashmir have a huge emotional equity invested in J&K Bank and it values it to be the most important asset the bank has. “We have braved so many challenges throughout our remarkable journey of 75 years and we have innate capacity to meet any future challenges midway as well. Having invested in a major way in J&K, the bank is the major contributors in the state’s total lending, which currently stands at more than 65 %. Besides, the bank’s Corporate Social Responsibility is completely focused on welfare activities within the state of J&K,” Mushtaq remarked. (KNS)
KTMF losses and suffering of the business community Kashmir Valley. The Bank never understood the problems and compulsions of business fraternity. “The decision to slash interest rate by mere 0.25 percent will provide no relief to the business community,” Baqal said. Baqal according to CNS asked Jammu and Kashmir Bank to publish the names of those people on Internet who were account holders in the bank and who died without letting their family members know about the details of their bank accounts. “Jammu and Kashmir Bank must follow the norms as laid
Zabarwan Times down by Reserve Bank of India and should publish the names of slain account holders on the internet or news papers so that their family members can collect that money from the Bank,” he said. He reiterated that Jammu and Kashmir Bank should come out with a white paper to clear all doubts created and controversy raised by some media reports about the bank’s asset quality. (CNS)
justice why there is delay in pronouncement of the verdict. “The successive governments have failed to establish a fast track court despite promises made with the family,” Iqbal added. He said that family wants death sentence for all the guilty in the matter. (KNS)
Wang Indian counterpart Sushma Swaraj. China has expressed keen interest in establishing high-level contacts with India’s new leadership to step up engagement in political, trade and economic areas. Chinese Prime Minister Li Keqiang during a call to Mr Modi had conveyed his government’s desire to establish robust partnership with the new government. Mr Modi had also expressed keenness to work closely to deal with any outstanding issues. During the call, Mr Modi had noted that China was always a priority in India’s foreign policy and welcomed greater economic engagement between the two countries.
KPS of nomenclature like migrants or non-migrants from official communication and designation asking for the word Kashmiri Pandit in every official communication. The protestors also warned of blame game between the central and state governments asking both the governments to do whatever is in their control to avoid another ugly situation where Kashmiri Pandits will have to launch fast-unto-death at Srinagar itself over their demands. Kashmiri Pandits also asked the state and central government to facilitate a delegation visit to POK and Pakistan comprising of ground level workers of KP organisations to initiate talks with POK and Pak governments besides civil society of both the areas. They also said that some talks at individual level were also going on adding the civil society of Kashmir, POK and Pakistan on their own must also initiate a dialogue to discuss the ways and means to preserve historic Shardha Mata temple in Muzafarabad for which a KP delegation can visit both the areas through Uri route as a confidence building measure. Kashmiri Pandits said that both the central and state governments must understand the gravity of the situation and take immediate steps warning of 3rd Fast Unto-Death at Srinagar in case governments again turn deaf ear to their demands. Prominent among those who participated in today’s historic protest include King Bharati, Social activist and National Spokesperson APMCC, Som Nath Saraf (Kapal Mochan Trust), Amit Raina, Rashneek Kher, Advocate Arun Kandroo, TK Zutshi, Vimarsh Koul, Manoj Bhat, Ravi Regu, Anil Dhar, Ashish Zutshi, Sandeep Koul, Bal Krishan, Rohit Bhat, Deepak Bhat, Satish ji& others (KNS)
NC leadership here in the state must understand that running a government is not playing a cricket match and the issuance of the ‘bizarre’ statements only reflects inferiority complex of the state Congress. “Omar Abdullah is the head of the state government. I wonder what is wrong in claiming the credit for the age enhancement. If Omar claims credit of the decision, he is doing the same on behalf of the government wherein Congress is also a part,” Kamal said adding that by trying to cash the government decision for which it played a little role, Congress is doing no good to the state. Substantiating his claims, Kamal maintained that the Congress nominee in the state cabinet Ghulam Hassan Mir in the recent past issued the statement wherein he asked the government to leave the decision of the age enhancement to the next government. “Doesn’t this reflect the mindset of the Congress visà-vis the issue.” He told KNS that the decision was pending with the government and that it took it years to implement the same on ground. “The government here was taking into consideration all the aspects of the issue so that it could be implemented for the larger interests of the people.” (KNS)
SOG city outskirts at around 11:30 p.m Tuesday. Posing as militant, they said, Ganie tried to overpower the family and demanded about 2 lakhs amount as extortion money. However the family members caught hold of Ganie, they said. In the mean time, they said, Ganie tried to escape and fired few shots in air. However, the hue and cry in the locality grabbed the attention of the neighbours of the family who rushed to the spot and thrashed the extortionist due to which he sustained injuries, they said. Meanwhile, the respectable of the area called the local police which immediately rushed to the spot and arrested the accused SOG man along with the rifle, sources said. “The police team rushed the extortionist to the SKIMS hospital for treatment”. A senior police official while confirming the incident told GNS a case under FIR no. 48/2014 under section 457, 393 RPC has been registered against the extortionist and further investigations taken up in this regard. He further said that another FIR 49 /2014 under section 336, 353 has been registered against the persons involved in the beating of the SOG man. (GNS)
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shrugged its shoulders, stating that the revocation of the order is in the ambit of GOI. “Ironically when the ban was lifted, the government here said that the same was done in the larger interests of the people of the state.” He maintained further that from the last five years, the government was beating the drums of new recruitment policy and stated that the same cannot b revoked for the larger benefit of unemployed youth. “The government scrapped the same with the reason that the policy was anti-youth.” Omar Abdullah is trying to learn through his mistakes but undermines that how much the state suf-
fered due to his ‘inabilities’, said PDP spokesman, adding that it seems as if Omar has got learner’s license to run the affairs of the perturbed state of Jammu and Kashmir. Commenting over the recent war of words that emerged between Congress and its ally national conference with each party claiming credit of the age enhancement in retirement, Akhtar told KNS that the statements have given the notion as if the decision has many fathers. “We can only say that this decision is too futile and too late.” Pertinently, amid thunderous applause of hundreds of government employee representatives, Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah on June 3 announced his intension to enhance the retirement age of employees from 58 to 60 years and the upper age limit for youth to obtain government job from 37 to 40 years. He further announced the deadline of one month for finalizing the regularization of adhoc employees whose cases are under process in Finance Department.(KNS)
Mishaps case in this regard. In another accident, an EON car hit and injured a pedestrian Abdul Gani Shah so of Abdul Aziz resident of Danderkha Batamaloo near Bostan Hotel opposite Bakshi Stadium. The injured was shifted to B&J Hospital for treatment. Srinagar Police has registered a case in this regard. In another accident, a motorcycle bearing registration number JK05/18091 hit and injured a lady at Papchan Bandipora. In this accident the motorcyclist was also injured. Both the injured were shifted to Hospital for treatment. Bandipora Police has resisted a case in this regard.
Net The quantity of earthwork found executed on ground was 5926 cubic meters against a paid quantity of 14091 cubic meters thereby causing loss to the tune of Rs. 11,55906/- to state exchequer. This amount is also inclusive of loss of Rs. 2,47762caused on account of wrong calculation made by the concerned engineers and draftsmen of the division. According to Vigilance Organization, Mohammad Sarwar Dar then Executive Engineer, Khazar Mohammd Khanday then AEE, Ghulam Mohi-ud-din peer then JE, Abdul Aziz Kumar then Head Draftsman, Akther Mohi-ud-din Baba and Irfan Ahmad Bhat the then Draftsmen of I&FC Divn Kupwara ( Headquarters Handwara) hatched a criminal conspiracy among themselves and others and by abuse of their official positions, misappropriated an amount of Rs, 11,55,906 by inflating measurements and wrong calculations. State Vigilance Organization according to CNS stated that the omissions and commissions on the part of the above named public servants constitute offences punishable under section 5(1)(c), (d) r/w 5(2) P.C Act Svt. 2006 and 120-B RPC. A case vide FIR number 20/2014 P/S has been registered in this regard. (CNS)
Fire Anantnag were imparted training in fire and emergency techniques in two batches under the close supervision of professionals. SP Anantnag Sh Sheikh Juniad said that the main objectives of this programme is to train and educate the police personnel of the district so that their service can be utilized in the upcoming Shri Amarnath Ji yatra-2014, besides to cope with the immediate emergencies in the district.
Army dismantles Iron Gate at Kudora road after 20 years Bandipora, June 4: Much to the relief of the inhabi-
tants of the hilly area’s Army has dismantled the iron gate that was erected by them soon after the inception of militancy at Kudura area in North Kashmir’s Bandipora district. Army had erected an iron gate in the middle of the Kudura and Chuntimulla road and after five in the evening the army used to close the gate after which people were not allowed to move to and fro. “In case of emergency, we had to sought permission from the army and only after that we were allowed to pass through the gate. We are happy that Deputy Commissioner Bandipora intervened and persuaded Army to dismantle the gate,” one of the residents of Chuntmulla told CNS. A district administration official told CNS that from now onwards, there will no restriction on the movement of the people and the road will be open for them day in and day out. (CNS)
Government school children still without books Bandipora, June 4: Even after the expiry of half ses-
sion, majority of the government schools in education zone Koil Muqam Bandipora have not been provided books as a result students are suffering and they are unable to take lessons from their teachers. Under norms, it is the job of the Board of School Education to provide books to the students studying in government schools. BOSE usually supply books free of cost to Zonal Educational Officer’s who in turn supply them to the schools soon before the commencement of the new session. Ironically, in most of the government schools in education zone Koil Muqam, children are without books. “Its June and my children who are studying in class fourth at Government School Malangam are without books. They attend the school without books and I am surprised what they will learn there,” Javid Ahmed a local told CNS.
Rajendra visits Jammu, interacts with officers, stresses for people friendly policing Jammu, June 4 : Director General of Police, (DGP), Mr. K. Rajendra Kumar has stressed for effective monitoring and supervision at all levels in the Organization to ensure better deliverance to the people. He has asked to make safety of people prime responsibility for which rule of law is to be ensured at all costs. Rajendra was addressing a meeting of police officers from Jammu Zone here today. After assuming the charge as DGP, Mr. Rajendra had convened his first meeting with provincial officers to take stock of the overall situation in the Zone, besides preparedness for ensuing Shri Amarnathji Yatra. The DGP stressed upon the officers to ensure better deliverance, saying that effective moni-
toring and super vision at all levels would lead to better results. He said that safety of the people and their property is our motto and maintenance of law and order is mandatory for achieving our goal to prevail lasting peace in the State. Better coordination among all wings of the Organization, besides other security agencies is also necessary for ensuring the safety of the people. Discussing the preparedness for ensuing Shri Amarnathji Yatra, the officers apprised the DGP about arrangements made with regard to security, traffic and police bandobust for the routes right from Lakhanpur to Jawahar Tunnel. He stressed for better synergy among all stakeholders to make the yatra smooth and peaceful.
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M.Com Admission Notification-7 (Counselling based) It is hereby notified for the information of the M.Com candidates bearing following Entrance Test Roll No’s that they have been provisionally selected for admission to the M.Com programme session 2014 at the Govt. Degree College, Bemina, Srinagar under (reserved category & Self-finance), purely on the basis of merit & the counselling held at the Department of Business & Financial Studies, University of Kashmir on 0406-2014. The selection of the candidates is subject to the production of original marks certificates of qualifying examination, provisional certificates, character certificates, state subject certificates and reserved category certificates (for the candidate/s selected under different reserved categories) for verification. Every candidate should submit an affidavit duly attested by 1st class magistrate to the effect that he/she is neither on the rolls of any Institution nor employed in any Govt/ Semi-Govt. Department. The provisionally selected candidates can download the Admission Form from official website of the University of Kashmir www.kashmiruniversity.net and approach Principal Govt. Degree College Bemina along with original certificates for completing the required admission formalities by or before 05-06-2014 failing which their right to admission shall be forfeited. Govt. Degree College Bemina: CGB: 200611; Self-Finance: 200741 No.F(M.Com-Adm-Counseling-II)DFCMS/KU/14 /ET-195 Sd/-(Prof. Shabir A. Bhat) Dated:04/06/2014 Dean
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Rs 375 Crore released for Construction of Panchayat Ghars: Sagar SRINAGAR, JUNE 04- An amount of Rs.375 Crore has been released under 13th Finance Commission for the construction and repair/renovation of the Panchayats Ghars in the state for augmenting the infrastructural capacities of the Panchayati Raj system. The information was given in a high level meeting convened by the Minister for Rural Development and Panchayats, Mr. Ali Mohammad Sagar here today. Secretary Rural development Shiekh Mushtaq Ahmad, Directors Rural Development, Jammu/ Kashmir Mr. Shafiq Ahmad Raina, Mir Altaf Ahmad, Additional Secretary Rural Development, Mr. Nisar Ahmad Wani, Member Secretary MGNREGA Mr. Pawan Rathore, Di- over Panchayat ghars and ensure tions. rector Finance (RDD), Mr. K.S. Jam- their early completion. He said that The Minister said that the govwal, Joint Director Planning, Mr. these should be completed by Auernment has put in place a vibrant Azmat and other senior officers gust end, so that the panchayats get Panchayati Raj system by ensuring were present in the meeting. the requisite infrastructural assets their proper empowerment by emMr. Sagar directedLone the officers whereKangan they can hold their meetings them Ganderbal with the functions News Agency Khan powering News Agency to speed up the work on the left and carry out their day to day func14 vital Gulzar News Agency Soura ZahidofBook Depotdepartments. Chadoora He said
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by getting the requisite Panchayat ghars their infrastructural capacities would get a boost. Mr. Sagar asked the officers to work in synergized manner in order to ensure that the Panchayat Ghars are constructed as early as
possible and the funds earmarked for these are used to the maximum. He said that a proper monitoring system should be put in place, so that a proper feedback is got about their status of implementation.It was given out in the meeting that during the implementation of 13th Finance Commission 1785 Panchayat Ghars were without buildings out of which 1678 are being constructed within an estimated cost of Rs 20 Lakh each by dovetailing (convergence) the funds from MGNREA and the 13th FC Award. Similarly, 2215 number of Panchayat Ghars have been taken for renovation with an estimated cost of Rs. 2 Lakh per Panchayat Ghars.
Tariq News Agency Hawal Bashir News Agency Nowhatta Muzaffar Ali News Agency Alamgari Bazar Budshah News Agency Lal Chowk Abdullah News Agency Lal Chowk Sikendar News Agency Lal Chowk 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 Agency Magam Zargar News Agency Kunzar JAMMU, JUNE 4: Bhat Direc-News sure better deliverance, GUREZ, Minister of State Dar Newssaying Agency Beerwah BashirJUNE04: News Agency Sumbal tor General of Police, (DGP), that effective monIrrigation FloodPattan Control Mr. K. Rajendra Kumar hasNews itoring andSafapora super vision for PHE, Reshi Agency Saleem Newsand Agency Mr. Nazir Ahmad Gurezi today visstressed for effective Basharat moni- News at all levels would lead to Agency Bandipora Reyaz News Agency farlung areasPampore in Tulail toring and supervision better results. He said that ited various AltafatNews Agency Pulwama JavaidCheckwali, News Agency Qazigund including Gujran and all levels in the Organiza- safety of the people and Jeelani Baramulla G.M and Newstook Agency stockSopore of various tion to ensure better de- News theirAgency property is our mot- Abdullain works. Shah Kupwara Sultan News Agency Handwara liverance to the people. HeNews to Agency and maintenance of developmental Addressing a series public Younis Langate Sheikh News AgencyofIslamabad has asked to make safety of News law Agency and order is mandameetings at different places includpeople prime responsibiltory for achieving our goal Reshi News Agency Islamabad Three Way News Agency Tral ing Check-i- Bahar, the Minister said ity for which rule ofTurray law is News to prevail Agencylasting Tral peace in that Badru News Agency Bijbehara Government is committed to to be ensured at all costs. the State. Better coordinaRahi News Agency Kulgam Malik News Agency Arwani upgrade the existing infrastructure Mr. Rajendra was tion among all wings of Rah of Newsthe Agency Byepass besides of health, Shaheen News Agency education, PHE andKargil power. addressing a meeting Organization,
Rajendra visits Jammu, interacts with officers, stresses for people friendly policing
police officers from Jammu Zone here today. After assuming the charge as DGP, Mr. Rajendra had convened his first meeting with provincial officers to take stock of the overall situation in the Zone, besides preparedness for ensuing Shri Amarnathji Yatra. The DGP stressed upon the officers to en-
other security agencies is also necessary for ensuring the safety of the people.Discussing the preparedness for ensuing Shri Amarnathji Yatra, the officers apprised the DGP about arrangements made with regard to security, traffic and police bandobust for the routes right from Lakhanpur to Jawahar Tunnel.
Gurezi visits far-flung areas of Tulail, takes stock of ongoing developmental works
Referring to the development works under execution in the Tulail area, the Minister said that severalprojects under different sectors have been sanctioned and on completion of these projects the development scenario of the area will change. The Minister said that Rs.2.10 crore Checkwali-Abdullan road along with bridge under NABARD, Rs. 15 lakh D.G. Shed, Rs. 18 lakh 50 MT Food Godown, Rs.25 lakh additional accommodation for Primary School at Cheeckwali has been sanc-
directed the concerned authorities to frame the modalities after surveying the States where this scheme has been introduced and is running successfully. “It is an important issue and cannot be ignored, said the Minister, and instructed the Labour Commissioner to initiate for its early introduction in the
Secretary Forests flags off Eco-March Over 300 students of different schools participated
SRINAGAR, JUNE 4: Secretary Forest and Environment, Mohammad Afzal today flagged off the Eco-March, organized by Ecology, Environment and Remote Sensing Department on the eve of World Environment Day here. The March started from Nehru Park and culminated at hotel grand palace. Over 300 students of 21 schools of Srinagar city participated in the March. This year the theme of World Environment Day is pertaining to Small Islands Developing States (SIDS) and the slogan is Raise Your Voice-Not the Sea Level. The aim of the March was
to generate awareness among the students about the environmental issues, climate change, depletion of water bodies, solid and waste management and the steps need to be taken for environment protection.Speaking on the occasion, Mr Afzal said that our children are the main motivational force, who can carry the message of environment conservation and sensitize people about the consequences of the deteriorating environment and climate change. He underlined need for taking collective measures for making the state pollution free place.
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.
tioned and the construction work on these projects will be started soon. Mr. Gurezi further said that Water Supply Scheme (WSS) at Checkwali costing Rs.72 lakh has also been
State to benefit of the laborer class.The Minister said that payment to the subscribers on retirement should be our priority and enjoined upon the offi-
cers to accelerate the recovery process so that provident fund subscribers registered with the department are benefitted.The board also approved enhancement of interest rate to 8.5% from April, 2013 at par with Central Employees Provident Fund Organization, creation of staff of district offices.
sanctioned. He said Tehsil and Block status have been given to Tulail and the people of the area will now get benefits at their door steps.
Policy for regularization of Daily Wagers/Daily Rated Workers in offing: Sham SRINAGAR, JUNE 04-A deputation of Daily Wagers/Daily Rated Workers of PHE, Irrigation & Flood Control from Kashmir Valley called on the Minister for PHE, Irrigation & Flood Control, ShamLal Sharma at his official residence here today and expressed their gratitude for vociferously highlighting their plight in the State Cabinet that met on Tuesday. The deputation led by President, Kashmir Province PHE Daily Rated Workers & Casual Labourers Union, Mir Tariq Pampori maintained that the Daily Wagers/Daily Rated Workers are very happy and whole heartedly hail the decision of State Cabinet which called for details of such workers from various
departments by ending June, 2014 to take a final call on the matter. They expressed full faith in the Coalition Government headed by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and in the leadership of Minister In-charge PHE, Sham Lal Sharma, who have understood the difficulties of the workers and taken a positive decision in their favour.The workers reiterated their commitment to give further boost to their efforts to improve the public services at the ground. They maintained that every worker realizes their responsibility and ensures accountability towards their assigned jobs. While interacting with the workers, the Minister said that the matter for regularization.
PMC of SDD held at Sericulture Complex Tulsi Bagh
J&K-most productive State in respect of cocoon production: Asgar Samoon
SRINAGAR, JUNE 04: The Project Monitoring Committee (PMC) of Sericulture Development Department, convened to finalize the project proposals under Cocoon Development Programme (CDP) for the year 201415 with the senior functionaries of Central Silk Board, and the officers of Union Ministry of Textiles, was held here today with the Commissioner/ Secretary Agriculture Production Department Dr. Asgar Samoon in chair. The meeting was informed that under the CDP the Central government has provided Rs 15 crore to the State for capacity building measures under 12th financial plan during the year 2013-14. The Joint Secretary (Tech) Central Silk Board, Ministry of Textiles has stressed upon the State functionaries to submit Utilization Certificates (UCs) of funds provided during 2012-13 and the recurring
Aries
March 21-April 19
Virgo
Sadhotra for early settlement of EPF claims tending to the personnel working in these units.Regarding introduction of pension scheme for provident fund subscribers of the State, Mr. Sadhotra
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77th meeting of Board of Trustees of J&KEPFO held today
SRINAGAR, JUNE 4: Minister for Planning, Labour and Employment, Ajay Sadhotra has asked the officers of Employees Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) to settle all claims of the subscribers, pending with the organization, besides taking necessary steps for making all the district offices functional early in the State.The Minister was chairing on 77th meeting of Board of Trustees of J&K Employment Provident Fund Organization here today.Principal Secretary Finance, Secretary Labour and Employment, Labour Commissioner, Deputy Provident Fund Commissioner, Trustees of the Board besides other officers from Finance and J&KEPFO were present on the occasion.Underling need for effective implementing of the different provisions of Employees Provident Fund Act, the Minister asked the concerned officers to carry out regular inspections of the factories, established under J&K Employees Provident Fund Act, and check whether the benefits guaranteed under the Act are ex-
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expenditure for the year 2013-14 to their Ministry immediately. He also stressed to submit a detailed proposal for Hot Air Dryer to the concerned Ministry up to ending June positively so that it can be included in the plan accordingly.Speaking on the occasion the Commissioner/Secretary Agriculture Production Department Dr. Asgar Samoon stressed for increasing the central share for various schemes being implemented by the Sericulture Development Department for boosting the cocoon production in the State. He said there is urgent need to create post-cocoon structure in the State so that the farmers associated with cocoon rearing activities will get high values from the market. Dr. Samoon said that Jammu and Kashmir is most productive State in respect of cocoon production as compared to other States of the country.
He said there is gigantic scope of employment opportunities, besides changing ones socio economic condition in the Sericulture and Cocoon production sectors, adding that sectors needs focused attention of the central as well as the State governments.The Commissioner/Secretary said that the silk industry is an agro based industry which provides subsidiary employment to the rural people especially to women folk in the State. He said that the department of Sericulture has developed a latest technology to adopt multiple cropping pattern in the State with the aim that the more and more farmers are involved in silk worm rearing and cocoon production. It was also given out in the meeting that 10 lac kg average cocoon worth Rs 25 crore is being produced every year by the farmers in the State.
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 OPINION EDITORIAL Qoute of the day Education-Magic Kejriwal No matter how many mistakesyou make or how slow you progress, you are still way wand tobig progress Small man designs ahead of everyone who isn’t trying. The resignation of Arvind Kejriand prosperity wal and his forty eight days stint
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They have to live under open sky orwithout stand in que for of even unemployed crossMount Everest venhours together to fetch one bucket of waing over 8 his lakhs, the His coalition turing out of home. day ter or ration at concessional rates. Their govt. has chosen to appease its fifdreaming, his unfulfilled promischildren don’t have to lose eye sight while tytothousand employees ignoring esstudying theinpeople of Delhi, his misdim lights. Talk ofUndoubtedany comfort; lakhs of unemployed. calculations and aspirations with they are bestowed with in comparison to ly, people it seems anthird election with the the world plank who to which he of tried to befool the have peothe motive to repair the dents suflive from hand to mouth, where poverty ple suddenly vanished in air. Hisis fered by N.C and Congress during their destiny. is all because leastwater priority promise to Itsupply the of free the to recently concluded given education sector that theseparliacounup to 900 litres to every home, tries could not harness their resources ment elections. Perhaps theand adelectricity on Minister half of the compete the developed nations. They visors with of supply the Chief and miss the condition in India. We too rate Jan Lokpal bill were all his and coalition govt. have notwoke conlate to the need of the hour in giving flues. Above all his style of funcsidered the fact that gone areemthe phasis onlike education. The wordsand of Former tioning an anarchist the days when govt. would President of India Dr.employees A.P.J Abdul Kalam way he approached to deal with call shots to rig and manipulate keep on echoing when he one said “comdifferent issues was nothing elections inwill favour of a political ing generation not remember youbut as to party. The present age is age of immature senseless and direchow many temples, mosques oran churches you built, but willinformation remember you trying as to how satellite and technoltionless. Infact he was school His golden and wordsof ogy which hasbuilt”. the capabilities tomany create a you kind of anarchy speak of his vast experience and practical monitoring every activity going constitutional crisis which could approach. Butelection despite various schemes and on during process includdestroy very basis of theGoverndeminitiativesthe launched by Central ing voting day. The electronic votocratic set-up. blunt lies, ment, country stillHis lags behind in thehis field ing machines do not provide even of education. Due to poverty most of our allegations against everybody 1% chances of rigging and the cat children go to government run school including the high dignitaries re-to eyeeducation. of media, hardly leavesin any seek Except Kerala almost tall portedly any clearthe states without the rate basis isofbelow expecchance forliteracy any kind manipulalytations. show that he has no priority There could various reasons for tion. In fact thebe present coalition and targets except to derive maxthis. The way politics has plagued this secgovt. has done one more blunder tor beyond one’s imagination and almost imum mileage out of minimum. to iscarry on with dead wood and killing the future of the country. The state As per constitution experts he massacred the future of lakhs of Jammu & Kashmir is no exception. Hereof thinks that he can overrule the qualified professionals whose the people are being duped with the sloconstitution according to his young blood couldprogress revolutionise gans of freedom, justice, andwill what and whims he thinks himself thefor state inand allmany fields. Now not the last so years. But itthe wasrace edhas begun to claim sector which was the made sacrificial toucation be the only honest mancredit in thefor lamb at the first instance. colleges, enhancing the age Schools, limit state county. His behaviour and for the atlibraries were set ablaze. Day today calls employees whotoeven after taking tempts he made disrespect theof strike, curfew, and made the life heftycivil amounts bycurfew way of their salconstitution offuture India and also to out of gear. The of the students was ariesthe contribute hardly anything. erode laidtheprinciples ofoflaw darkened. With establishment popPerhaps both N.C and Congress where simply unbearable as ular government some initiative withno the ignorein those which could financial assistance by central government society the matters world can tolerate boost their chances inschool reality. Inwere taken to build or repair college such attempts. As he could not stead ofbut appeasing embuildings the situationthe still state is pitiable. fulfil his nearly promises, he wanted a Even now 5000 government ployees, govt. should haveschools gone way eject, which he got through are own the buildings. Schoolof all without out to their address problem his Jan Lokpal Bill whose buildings are in delipated condition. May unemployment and shouldconhave schools are without roof top, without doors troversial introduction inone Delhi focused on filling about lakh and with broken window panes. There is Assembly was unconstitutional vacant posts on fast track basis. noany proper sitting arrangement what to talkIt as Bill in the central list can should have improved the system power of other civic amenities like heating be introduced and passed but not supply which in turn could boost during chilly days of harsh winter, drinkbefore theorpermission of Even Ministry industries and handicrafts. ing water toilet facilities. teacherIt not properly trained. There certain should pay its towards ofare Home Affairs isattention sort. Asare he was schools were students are without teaching improving the condition of deacting in an anchorist and dictastaff but some schools with more teachers pleted roads which have become torial style, he thought he is above but less students due to ineffective transfer death traps, have priorilaw and can do should anything heThe likes. policy and rampant corruption. con-it tised the health sector. But, alas The democracymay is the largceptIndian of Rehbar-e-Taleem be ideal on could! Infact it is its enerpaper practically itwasting has failed deliver est in but the world hence deepto rootgyArvind onasunproductive things which goods it is aKejriwal means for back dooravail entries. ed. did not in nokind way going to improve its What ofare quality education be exthe opportunity he got tocan prove electoral People had lots pected fromfortunes. a teacher with nominal honohis He thought by quitting rarium? Moreover when are of metal. hopes from bothsuch theteachers political he will gain the sympathies of the regularised they getwere themselves transferred parties which holding chair people of India but forgot that to towns or cities with political pressure or at centre and state. It is reallyhe unmoney power leaving students to their fate. has in the process exposed himfortunate that when it came to Nowbefore time has when and Government self thecome masses is in deliverance, of them instead and the people both have to take education danger of losing whatever hepath had of taking theGovernment state on the sector seriously. should takeof achieved so far. It is very easy development andpublic progress , toenbold steps by adopting private partsit on ‘Dharnas’ andeducation criticize gaged themselves in leg-pulling, nership for spreading toothevery nook anditcorner of so the easy state totochannelize hatching conspiracies against ers but is not transthe talent and intelligence of t he children each other and letting themselves late one’s whims unless one goes of the state and also in of calculate a sense down inthe theestablished eyes thesystem general through of accountability in teaching community masses. Thisiscan be gauged from ofwhich norms and honest the is possible only when in there is apgood their recent humiliating electoral proach. governance. debacle.
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Prevention of Drug Addiction Awareness Generation, Research and Rehabilitation
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lcoholism and drug abuse is a pysco-social-medical problem requiring a holistic approach – from prevention and early detection to effective intervention, rehabilitation and social integration. The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment is the nodal Ministry for drug demand reduction. It coordinates and monitors all aspects of drug abuse prevention which include assessment of the extent of the problem, preventive action, treatment and rehabilitation of addicts, dissemination of information and public education. The Ministry provides community-based services for the identification, treatment and rehabilitation of addicts through voluntary organizations. In order to recognize the efforts, and, encourage excellence in the Prevention of Alcoholism and Substance (Drugs) Abuse and rehabilitation of its victims, awards will be presented, every year, for the most effective or outstanding services as individuals as well as institutions in the prevention of abuse of:(a) Alcohol; (b) Narcotic Drugs; (c) Psychotropic Substances; (d) Other Addictive Substances (Except tobacco and its products) e.g. cough syrups, correction fluid,
etc. The Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment has been implementing the Scheme of Prevention of Alcoholism and Substance (Drug) Abuse since 1985-86. The Scheme, which was revised twice in 1994 and 1999, at present provides financial support to NGOs and employers mainly for creating Awareness and Preventive Education, Drug Awareness and CounsellingCentres (CCs), Treatment- Cum- Rehabilitation Centres (TC), Workplace Prevention Programme (WPP), De-addiction Camps (ACDC), NGO forum for Drug Abuse Prevention Innovative Interventions etc. Apart from this, the Ministry takes up awareness generation programme every year disseminating information, education and communication (IEC) materials, organizing programmes in schools and community, holding exhibitions and publishing newsletters and journals. At present there are about 41 CCs and 401 TCs are functioning with the support of the ministry in the country. Besides, a large number of NGO’s are involved in this endeavour, Ministry of social Justice and Em-
powerment notified in December last year a scheme of National Awards for Outstanding Services in the field of Prevention of Alcoholism and Substance (Drug) Abuse, in order to recognize the efforts and encourage excellence in the field of prevention of substance abuse and rehabilitation of its victims. The Scheme is applicable to institutions and individuals working in this field. Under the scheme, awards will be presented every year to the most effective or outstanding services rendered as individuals as well as institutions in the prevention of abuse of alcohol; narcotic drugs; psychotropic substances and other addictive substances. The awards are presented every year, on the 26th June, which has been declared by the United Nations as the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking and are given in ten different categories to institutions and individuals. I. Institutional Category (i) Best Integrated Rehabilitation Centre for Addicts (IRCA) for providing rehabilitation services to alcoholics and drug users (ii) Best Regional Resource and Training Centre (RRTC) provid-
ing exemplary contribution in the field of prevention of addiction. (iii) Best Panchayati Raj or Municipal Body working for prevention of alcoholism and substance (drug) abuse. (iv) Best Educational Institution doing outstanding work in awareness generation and prevention of alcoholism and substance (drug) abuse. (v) Best Non-Profit Institution, other than Serial Number (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv) above, with outstanding contribution in the field of Prevention of Alcoholism and Substance (Drug) Abuse. (vi) Best Research or Innovation. (vii) Best Awareness Campaign. II. Individual Category (viii) Outstanding individual achievement by a professional. (ix) Outstanding individual achievement by a non- professional. (x) Former Addict, who has done outstanding work in the field of awareness generation or de-addiction or rehabilitation. The institution of these National Awards is indeed a manifestation of Government’s commitment to address the issues and take effective steps against alcohol and drug abuse.
Building not just Roads but Nation
ransport system is considered as the life line of any nation. Road Infrastructure, because of its easy accessibility, flexibility in operation, door to door service and reliability occupies a dominant position in the transportation system. It is vital for unleashing economic growth and is a critical component of all inclusive growth. In the last few decades, Road transport in India has registered tremendous growth and has become the most preferred mode of transport. The share of road transport in carrying the passengers and goods is more than 80% and 60% of the total passenger and freight movement respectively. Road Network India has huge network of roads totalling about 46.90 lakh km. The road density in India at present is nearly 1.43 km per sq. km of area which compares favourably with many countries. Responsibility of development of this network rests with the Central Government, State Governments and local Government. National Highways (NH), having total length of 82,803 km, constitutes less than 2% of the total road network. However, these are the main arteries carrying more than 40% of the total road traffic. Development of NHs is the responsibility of the Central Government. Good and efficient transport infrastructure is an essential pre-requisite for the economic growth of a nation. It has been the endeavor of the Government to provide speedy, safe and efficient road transport network. It is recognized that modernisation of infrastructure is the key to attain higher GDP. India’s Transport sector as a whole contributes about 5.5% to the GDP, with road transport contributing the lion’s share. India has emerged as one of the fastest growing economy in the world. According to experts, India could unleash its full potential, provided, it improves the infrastructure facilities, which are at present not sufficient to meet the growing demand of the economy. To address emerging demand by catching up with the economic and social growth of the country, a massive Road development programme has been
taken up in the country. NHDP The National Highways Development Project (NHDP) is the flagship programme, for development of less developed areas, dedicated regional programmes like the Special Accelerated Road Development Programme for the North-East (SARDP-NE) and the Special Programme for the Left Wing Extremism affected areas have also been taken up. Now, there are plans for building up Expressways in the Country. Three projects i.e. Eastern Peripheral Expressway in National Capital Region, Delhi - Meerut Expressway and Mumbai – Vadodra Expressway covering about 650 km are targeted during the current financial year. Planning for Bengaluru – Chennai and Delhi – Jaipur Expressways are also in advance stages. All these Expressways will be fully access controlled roads on green field alignment. To meet with the massive requirement of funds, innovative means of financing and financing strategies which inter alia include cess on fuel, private sector participation including foreign investment, borrowing from the market as well as budgetary support have been adopted. A major step was to attract foreign as well as domestic investments through Public Private Partnership (PPP). Involving the private sector would lead to increasing efficiency with the help of using modern technology. The private sector has more flexible procurement and decision-making procedures and therefore, it can speed up implementation efforts. Allowing private sector to raise capital/funds has paved the way for the Government to use its scarce resources efficiently and effectively. Several new materials of road construction are also emerging that would need to be encouraged depending upon their cost effectiveness. For development of National Highways in the Country in the 12 five year plan targets to invest Rs 1,44,769 crores from budgetary support, Rs 64,834 crores from IEBR and Rs 1,87,995 crores from private sector participation. Launched in 1998, the NHDP
program represents the largest road construction project ever undertaken to boost the development of the National Highways in the country. The program is aimed at the development of about 50,000 km of National Highways. Golden Quadrilateral which provides four-lane connectivity between four metros, is complete, while the North-SouthEast-West (NSEW) corridor is about to be completed. Four laning and six laning is underway at many places and progressing at brisk pace, despite the hurdles in land acquisition, obtaining environment and forest clearances, high cost debt etc,. So far work on more than 21,000 km have been completed and in about 12,350 km works are in progress. Other flagship regional programmes which includes SARDP-NE and roads in LWE affected areas covers development of about 12,000 km of roads out of which work has already been completed in about 3800 kms. Mode of Projects The emphasis has been to take up progressively more and more infrastructure projects through private sector participation on BOT (Toll) basis so that more public funds are available for social sectors such as Health, Education, etc. However, it would not be practically possible to take up development of the majority of the highway stretches on BOT (Toll) mode. This has reflected in the recent trends of bidding when in majority of roads projects we could not get the favourable response. Accordingly, recently, Ministry has decided to take up road projects as turnkey Engineering Procurement Construction (EPC) contracts basis which would help to reduce construction time and is expected to improve quality of work as well. Also, in this system the objective to garner private sector efficiency is retained and the private entrepreneurs are free to use new technology to speed up their works New Initiatives E-Tolling The experience on present tolling system is associated with congestion and delays at toll plazas. To overcome this, Government has decided adoption of Electronic Toll Collection (ETC) system across Na-
tional Highways in India, which would enable toll to be collected electronically from vehicles at toll plazas while the vehicle is in motion. Pilot projects have already been taken up in this regard which will pave way for nation-wide interoperable ETC at all the toll plazas on National Highways by 2014. New Materials Besides financing, such a mammoth development programme requires huge amount of natural resources. As such conservation of the material is area of concern for all. There is a need to save scarce physical resource like aggregates, sand, earth, cement, bitumen, etc. looking to huge programme of construction of highways in the country. On the other hand, the Nation is facing problem of the disposal & storage of industrial waste like fly-ash, copper slag, marble slurry, etc. Efforts are on in utilizing these waste materials in construction of roads through complete/partial replacement of conventional materials. Cashless Treatment of accident Victims (A Road Safety initiative) India has the dubious distinction of having maximum number of fatalities on roads. During the year 2011, there were around 5 lakh road accidents resulting in the deaths of over 1.42 lakh people. Each day, nearly 390 people die on our roads. In India more than half of road accident victims are in the age group 20-65 years. The loss of the main bread earner and head of household due to death or disability can be catastrophic, leading to lower living standards and poverty, in addition to the human cost of bereavement. This is an unacceptable price to pay for mobility. The Ministry has already taken up multi-pronged strategy in his regard. The latest milestone in this area is a Pilot Project for “implementation of cashless medical treatment to the accident victims” for the first 48 hours. Under this scheme accident victims will be provided free treatment during this period as a result immediate relief can be provided to the accident victim, which will go a long way in reducing fatalities on our road. Completion of programmes already taken up is expected to go a long way in contributing towards building the Nation.
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