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2 Injured in road mishap in Leh Srinagar, Jan 5: A Truck bearing registration number JK10/5431 coming from Leh to Thiksay collided with a Santro Car bearing registration number JK10A/0617 driven by Punchok Dorjay son of Mutup Namgial resident of Igoo Leh resulting in his injures and his sister Dolma wife of Tashi Namgial resident of Pachari, Kargil, travelling in the Santro.

Both the injured were shifted to SNM hospital Leh for treatment. A case has been registered in this regard.

2 Structures damaged in fire Srinagar, Jan 5: During the intervening night of 03/04.01.2014, fire broke out in the shop cum residential house of Mohammad Ashraf Wani son of Ghulam Rasool resident of Chakoora, Desu, Anantnag, in the jurisdiction of police post Larnoo, in which the shop was gutted completely while the residential house suffer partial damages. However, no loss of life or injury was reported in this incident.

During the intervening night of 03/04.01.2014, fire broke out in the two storied house belonging to Jana daughter of Mohammad Akbar Beigh and Bashir Ahmad son of Mohammad Akbar resident of Parniwa, Budgam, in the jurisdiction of police station Khansahib, resulting in complete damage to the house.

However, no loss of life or injury was reported in this incident

Inside story Peoples’ involvement in development yield positive dividends Minister for Planning and Development, Ajay Kumar Sadhotra today said that a massive effort is underway to ensure inclusive development of the three regions of Jammu and Kashmir with focused attention on remote and far-flung areas.

Addressing a largely attended public meeting at Suhagini in Marh, the Minister said while thrust is being laid on

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Speaker for strengthening of members of JKRDS Highlighting the role and importance of Jammu and Kashmir Rural Development Society (JKRDS) in ensuring overall development of the State, the Speaker, Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly . Mubarak Gul said that need of the hour was to strengthen the societies so that they can extend their role in ensuring their programmes

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FORECAST FOR NEXT 24 HRS:

Light rain/snow at isolated places in plains and moderate snow over higher reaches may occur

FORECAST OF SRINAGAR:

Partly cloudy sky. Maximum & Minimum temperatures will be around 4°C & -3°C respectively.

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KPs integral part of Kashmir beyond any doubt Regeneration of sense of security imperative for their return: Omar Jammu, Jan 05: Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah has reiterated his resolve to endeavour earnestly to regenerate sense of security in Kashmiri Pandits (KPs) and create palatable environments for their dignified and honourable return to their native land adding that Kashmir without Kashmiri Pandits is incomplete beyond any doubt.

However, the Chief Minister said that the return of KPs to the valley will not be under any compulsion or force. “They have to take a call in this regard by themselves”, he said adding that consensus in making such a decision is very difficult and majority view of the people should be a guiding principle in making this decision.

Addressing the Convention of Kashmiri Pandits at Patta-

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Bohri near here, Omar Abdullah said that he will further intensify his efforts to seek better and more advantages socioeconomic packages of rehabilitation from the Centre for the safe and secure return of KPs. “I will do whatever possible to upgrade the status of basic amenities being provided to

KPs at various migrant camps in Jammu”, he added.

The Chief Minister said that Kashmiri Pandits left their native land as their sense of security was lost in the valley during militancy. “We have to work to make them regain this sense and create safe and secure atmosphere for them to

State Govt’s 5-years report card a ‘hoax’

return willingly”, he said and maintained that till than the aspect of upgrading and improving the basics of life at the migrant camps cannot be ignored and his government would take all measures to better these.

Omar Abdullah said that KPs have undergone a difficult See KPs on Pg. 7

India 9 days away from being a polio free country Gujrat Govt. taking undue credit for Centre’s health schemes: Azad Ahmedabad, Jan 05: Health Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad has said that India is just nine days away from reaching a milestone that will officially certify the country as polio-free.

Azad said, when he took over as Health Minister in 2009, India had 50 per cent of the polio cases and today the country has not witnessed any polio case for the past three years. He was addressing the valedictory session of a global healthcare summit at Ahmedabad organized by American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin.

Azad criticised the Gujrat governments for trying to take credit of launching

the health schemes totally funded by the Centre. “My ministry gives financial assistance for many central government health schemes. But the states present these schemes as their own by changing their names,” Azad said.

“States try to take credit for the health schemes, which are totally funded by the Centre,” he said.

Talking to reporters here, Azad claimed that his ministry had taken unique initiatives to transform the health sector during the UPA I and UPA II regimes. “More than Rs. 4,164.34 crore have been released to Gujarat since the inception of the National Rural Health See India on Pg. 7

Five year achievements of Rural Development Department

BJP was effective than Congress Rural J&K visibly transformed: Sagar led UPA on Kashmir: Mirwaiz Srinagar, Jan 5 : Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, Chairman Hurriyat Conference (M) on Sunday termed BJP more effective vis-à-vis resolution of Kashmir issue than the Congress led UPA in the centre.

According to KNS correspondent, talking to media persons on the sidelines of a seminar organized by Hurriyat (M) at its headquarter in Rajbagh, the Mirwaiz remarked that the BJP had shown some inclination and there was some movement forward aimed at addressing the long pending Kashmir issue.

“It was during the tenure of Atal Behrai Vajpayee as the prime minister of India that he had declared Kashmir a humane issued which should be addressed within the ambit of humanity,” the Mirwaiz

told reporters.

Commenting on Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh’s recent remarks that India and Pakistan at one point were close to resolve Kashmir is-

sue, Mirwaiz said that the strong political will is needed so that this long pending problem is resolved. “The Kashmir’s leadership will support any dialogue process aimed at the Kashmir resolution in accordance to the aspirations of the people of Kashmir.”

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DIG South Vijay Kumar chairs Police Public Meet in Pulwama Srinagar, Jan 5: Deputy Inspector General of Police, South Kashmir Range, Sh. Vijay Kumar chaired a Police Public meeting at Police Post Kakapora, in which SP Pulwama, Dy. SP Headquarter Pulwama and a large number of respectable, members of civil society and representatives of the adjacent villages and panchayat members participated.

During the meeting the DIG SKR, Anantnag and SP Pulwama impressed upon the participants to cooperate with police in various issues like Law & Order, prevention of crimes and other social offences.

The participants of-

fered their cooperation to the Police on various issues having barring on the welfare of society in general. The DIG also assured the participants that their legitimate demands and issues pertaining to Police will be addressed expeditiously, while as issues pertaining to other departments will be taken by with concerned authorities for speedy redressal.

DIG also inaugurated the Youth Club of Police Post Kakapora on the occasion. The DIG SKR Anantnag and SP Pulwama thanked the people for their participation and candidly discussing issues with Police Officers.

ment’s five years functioning a ‘hoax’ Mirwaiz asked why the government has remained silent about ‘human right violations, oppression suppression, killings and draconian laws’ in highlights of its achievements. “The recent few inches of snowfall has deflated the claims made by the state government about its administrative effectiveness which was highlighted through paid advertisements in the local press,” he added.

He ridiculed the present dispensation for proving ‘a disaster in governance besides gagging the voices of dissent and turning the state into a police state’. Mirwaiz alleged the significance of the legislative assembly in the state has been rendered ‘symbolic’ as all the decisions according to him are being taken by the army commanders.

Jammu, Jan 05: Presenting the report card of the Coalition Government in the Rural Development sector after completing 5 years in office, Minister for Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Ali Mohammad Sagar today said that rural areas have witnessed visible change in terms of people’s participation in decision making, plan implementation together with massive infrastructural development and establishment of a functional and a vibrant Panchayati Raj set up.

“We are presenting to the people of the state, our progress and what we have been able to achieve during the last 5 years of the Omar led coalition Government in the form of a booklet detailing clearly the fairly high financial and physical progress that has been achieved in the rural development sector across the state”.

The Minister was addressing a gathering after releas-

ing a book detailing five year achievements of Rural Development Department here today.

Describing the holding of Panchayat elections in the State despite challenges as a landmark achievement of the coalition Government, Sagar said the massive participation that was witnessed during the Panchayat elections in the state was reflective of the people’s yearning to see change in the rural face of Jammu and Kashmir. He

PDP concerned over Jammu-Srinagar highway mess, snow aftermath Srinagar, Jan 5: The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Sunday expressed concern over the prevailing sad state of affairs on the SrinagarJammu highway and the continued difficulty faced by the passengers.

The party also castigated the government for not taking up serious efforts to mitigate the problems of the people in view of the recent snowfall in the Valley, particularly in the south Kashmir.

In a statement issued to KNS, the party’s General Secretary, Mohammad Dilawar Mir has said the condition on the highway has worsened due to the recent snowfall and authorities seem sleeping over the mess there which has resulted into the huge inconvenience for the travellers.

He said the highway mis-

management has given rise to chaos and the long traffic jams have become usual now and the government is seen nowhere to check and streamline the things.

Mir said due to the lack of basic amenities like shelters, rest houses, the passengers have been left at the mercy of private people who resort to opportunism and fleece them.

With the result stranded passengers would prefer to stay in their own vehicles, otherwise they have to pay huge money to avail accommodation, Mir said adding this is the normal practice going on the road and there is no proper mechanism in place to check the mess.

Similarly, during such circumstances the food provided to passengers is mostly substandard

which is sold on inflated prices and there is no check to control prices and quality of food.

The slippery conditions at some stretches on the road will force the traffic to ply with snail’s pace which is adding to the woes of passengers, Mir said adding though there is one way traffic on the highway but at times it is not followed properly which is also responsible for traffic jams.

He said the snow is yet to be cleared of the internal roads in Kashmir particularly in the South Kashmir. In view of these serious prevailing cold conditions power is yet to be restored in most of the areas and there is huge sacristy of ration, drinking water, LPG and other essential commodities from the market, Mir added.

said that this yearning has led to the establishment of Panchayati raj in the state and its subsequent empowerment with the transfer of functions of 14 line departments.

“While we have made every effort to fulfil the promises we made to our people and touch lives in rural and remote areas, we also realise that there is scope to do more and reach out to more village communities”, Sagar said adding that criticism is welcome

but it should be constructive for the benefit of the people rather than based on rhetoric and personal and political bias.

Sagar said that Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has been keen to take the state on the fast track of development and the state has seen a revolution in terms of infrastructural development in rural areas. He thanked the centre for extending full support and financial assistance to Jammu and See Sagar on Pg. 7

PC castigates Mehbooba for Modi remarks Srinagar, Jan 5: Mohammad Kamal Malik, Vice Chairman Jammu and Kashmir Peoples Conference castigated Mehbooba Mufti for her recent remarks about Narendar Modi.

According to a statement issued to KNS, Malik said, “Mehbooba Mufti left no stone unturned to assail Kashmiri People. The dual nature of PDP, their theatrical expressions and nefarious designs against people of Kashmir are apparent and by no means differ from Abdullah’s. The theory of PDP to boast itself as well wishers of Kashmiri people stand exposed and their recent comments acknowledge the fact of betraying the people. Like NC, PDP has done no good to people of Jammu and Kashmir pertaining to development, dignity and self-reliance.”

This was stated by him while addressing a con-

vention of party workers organized by the Jammu and Kashmir People’s Conference, Constituency Batmaloo at Qamarwari, Srinagar.

He further added, “Both NC and PDP are known for lust of power and both can go to any extent for seeking power. It is unfortunate that they have taken the people of Kashmir for granted and always compete in appeasing New Delhi rather than addressing the basic issues of people. But people do understand their hypocrisy.

Lack of transparency and accountability are visible and there is a sense of distrust among the people. The government and the opposition have been abortive in their work for the welfare of the people.”

Mohd Kamal Malik also lauds the role and activities of Mohd Muzaffar Gazi (Matta) for the public See PC on Pg. 7

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and challenging phase as also through a severe mental trauma during the 25 years of migration which not only shattered their economy but told upon badly on all aspects of life. He said the genuine leadership of KPs who lived with them as migrants and fought for their justice are their real well-wishers and friends but not those who have not experience the sting and mental trauma the community has undergone but come from outside the state to give them sermons without sharing their difficulties.

The Chief Minister said that though a forward step in the direction of return of KPs to the valley has been taken by earmarking government employment for their educated youth in Kashmir and about 1500 boys and girls of this community have taken up their jobs and are residing safely and peacefully with their Muslim brethrens but the beginning in this direction will be significant when the community decides holistically to return willingly and be the same part of the society as they were prior to migration.

Omar Abdullah said that he would continue to bat for getting further employment package for Kashmiri Pandits from the Centre and said that the enhancement of rehabilitation package and other perks to the community for their return and rehabilitation are vigorously being advocated at the Government of India level by his government.

The Chief Minister expressed gratitude to KPs for extended him heartiest welcome and exhibiting highest degree of love and affection for him which coincided with the completion of five years of his government in office. “I assure you of my fullest efforts to seek holistic welfare for you and for your youth in the coming years”, he said.

Earlier, the Chief Minister was clad with unique traditional turban of Kashmiri Pandits and extended welcome and gratitude by burning ‘Isband and Auad’ (fragrance giving seeds of a particular Kashmiri herb and the aroma giving dry secretion of a plant). He was also presented mementoes and showered flowers.

The Convention was organized by Youth All India Kashmiri Samaj (YAIKS) on ‘Future of Gen Next Kashmiri Pandits’. The Provincial President National Conference Kashmir, Nasir Aslam Wani, Legislator and Kashmiri Pandit leader, Vijay Bakaya, President Kashmiri Sabha, K. K. Khosla and President YAIKS, R. K. Bhat also spoke on the occasion. The religious leader Swami Kumar ji clad the Chief Minister with turban.

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Mission (NRHM) and for the year 2013-14, the amount released under the scheme is Rs 608.41 crore,” Azad said.

He said that under the NRHM funding, ’108 Ambulance’ service was made operational in Gujarat.

“Today, 506 ambulances are operational in the state. Under infrastructure strengthening and up-gradation of hospitals and health centres, a total of 951 works were sanctioned, which includes 404 new constructions,” Azad said. Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi had been taking credit for introduction of the ’108 Ambulance’ service in Gujarat in his election speeches. “We have introduced free medicine scheme for all in the states and in the first year we have given Rs. 2,000 crore from central funds, while 15 states, out of 28, have started it, but I do not know Gujarat has started it or not,” Azad said.

Replying to a query on regulating malpractices by doctors and hospitals, Azad said he was “disappointed” with the states for not adopting the Clinical Establishment Bill, which was passed in the first six months of his tenure as the Health Minister, to address the issue of malpractices. “Not a single state in the country, be it BJP-led or Congress-led or any other government, have adopted it,” Azad said.

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Kashmir during the last 5 years that has helped in development of rural areas.

Sagar said that coalition Government is working towards strengthening the grass root level democratic governance system further by setting up a full-fledged 3 tier system. He said powers and funds have been devolved to Panchayats and all officers have been directed to cooperate and provide assistance to these Panchayats in their day to day working, monitoring and plan implementation.

The Minister appreciated the efforts put in by the officers and functionaries of the Rural Development Department in successfully executing the schemes aimed at welfare and development of rural poor. He said in doing so they are not only performing their duty but also earning the good wishes of this hapless community.

Sagar said, his endeavour has been to infuse transparency in the distribution of funds or other benefits across all constituencies irrespective of the fact whether these are represented by members of ruling party or opposition.

Minister for Horticulture, Housing and Culture, Raman Bhalla, in his address said that confidence level among rural population has increased as gap between rural and urban areas in terms of development and access to basic amenities is reducing day by day. He said under the leadership of Ali Mohammad Sagar, rural development department has been transformed into a vibrant department and its working has been appreciated by all across political spectrum.

Bhalla said establishment of Panchayati raj institutions through historic elections that witnessed huge turnout, devolution of power and funds, model villages, establishment of Panchayat Ghars, providing sanitation facilities, Pacca Houses under IAY, and other schemes and programmes have revolutionised the development scenario across Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh.

Bhalla said coalition government is committed to balanced development, bridging rural-urban gap besides taking welfare and development to the door steps of the people.

He said massive awareness has been created among rural people and they are actively participating in planning and monitoring the development works themselves.

Speaking on the occasion, Minister of State for Rural development and Panchayati Raj ViqarRasool said rural development schemes particularly MGNREGA has transformed the face of rural J&K adding that results on ground speak for itself about the massive impact and the visible change. He said it is heartening to see that plans are formulated at the grass root level and then implemented as per the wishes and the aspirations of the people through the

Daily Panchayati Raj Institutions.

Viqar highlighted the role of Panchayat raj representatives and said that Sarpanches and Panches have taken up the responsibility of working for the betterment of their rural people and state government has reciprocated by devolving power and funds to them to perform their duties at the grass root level. He called upon the officers and field functionaries to strengthen and support the grass root governance process through their proactive and prompt approach while dealing with Panchayats.

Earlier, Commissioner Secretary Rural Development, Farooq Ahmad Peer, in his welcome address said that there has been big leap in the execution and implementation of MGNREGA in the state which took off from Rs 65 crore during the first year to Rs 850 crore during last financial year. He said that as many as 15 publications on rural development have been issued for mass awareness among people and Panchayat representatives. He said department has also maintained focus on transparency and accountability in the implementation of schemes besides a dedicated toll free number for grievance redressal and assistance has been provided.

Director, Rural Development, Jammu, Shafiq Ahmad Raina, Director, Panchayat Raj, . Farooq Ahmad, CEO, IWMP, G. A. Shah, officers of Rural Development Department, Sarpanches and Panches were present on the occasion.

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welfare and the party. . Kamaal announced that .

Muzaffar has been appointed District President for

Srinagar, keeping in view his performance and activities.

Speaking on the occasion, Mohd Muzaffar Gazi (Matta), the constituency head of Jammu and Kashmir People’s Conference for Batmaloo said, “There is a notion of change among the people, the symptoms of which are already beginning to manifest itself. Youth has a daring role in this struggle for change to ensure a stable, prosperous and dignified tomorrow. People’s Conference is emerging as an alternative against the traditional political parties with a vision to ensure respect for the rights of the present and future generations.”

Other senior party leaders who spoke on the occasion include Party General Secretary Rashid Mehmood, Adv. Ehsan-ul-Haq, Mohammad Sulaiman Bhat, Qawam-ud-din Shilwati, Indumeet Singh, and Haji Ab Rehman.

Speaker for strengthening of members of JKRDS Jammu, Jan 05: Highlighting the role and importance of Jammu and Kashmir Rural Development Society (JKRDS) in ensuring overall development of the State, the Speaker, Jammu and Kashmir Legislative

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Name of Departmental Examination SAC Part-II Departmental Examination in accordance with the provisions laid down in Government Order No. 249 of 1960 Dated 24-10-1960 as amended from time to time and J&K Public Service Commission (Conduct of Examinations) Rules, 2005.

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4. Examination Fee: The Scanable Application Form should be accompanied by a fee of Rs.400/- per paper (excluding the processing charges) to be paid in cash through the counters of J&K Bank opened in PSC Offices at Jammu/Srinagar.

Note: Candidates should submit their application forms along with “Eligibility Certificate” recorded therein, by the Director General, Accounts & Treasuries.

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Assembly . Mubarak Gul said that need of the hour was to strengthen the societies so that they can extend their role in ensuring their programmes on development front in every nook and corner of the State. He said such society can play a pivotal role in uplifting the living standard of the people living below the poverty line This was stated by the Speaker while interacting with the delegation of JKRDS whichcalled on him here today to discuss various issues and demands. The Speaker asked the members of the JKRDS to discharge their role effectively and aware general masses about the programmes and policies relating to the upliftment of the weaker sections of the society.

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Peoples’ involvement in development yield positive dividends: Sadhotra Jammu, Jan 05: Minister for state to peace, progress and Planning and Development, development, Sadhotra said Ajay Kumar Sadhotra today that though much has been said that a massive effort is achieved yet there is still more underway to ensure inclusive to be done for satiating the development of the three political and economic regions of Jammu and aspirations of the people.

Kashmir with focused The Minister dwelt in detail on attention on remote and far- various schemes launched for flung areas. ensuring the holistic developAddressing a largely attended ment of the State besides public meeting at Suhagini in realizing the goal of fulfilling Marh, the Minister said while the promises made to the thrust is being laid on people. He particularly made a expediting the process of mention of various innovative development in the key programmes especially sectors like roads and employment generation building, health, education, scemes, undertaken for power and drinking water, addressing the vexed problems special attention is being confronted to the state. t o w a r d s P r i o r i t i z i n g He said the initiatives taken in employment generation recent years have fructified in schemes. the empowerment of the Sadhotra said the state has people in decision making with traversed a long way during the the Panchayati Raj becoming a past five years under the reality. He also referred to the stewardship of Chief Minister Right to Information and Omar Abdullah with discern- Public Services Guarantee ible benefits of development Acts and said these revolutionand implementation of various ary measures are aimed at welfare schemes. “This empowering the people to process is continuing”, he said make government accountand sought the cooperation of able. He said a new era of peace the people in realizing the has dawned across the state dream of achieving self that has given fillip to sustenance in various spheres. economic activity and spurt to He complimented the people developmental initiatives. He for showing keen interest in particularly made a mention of developmental effort, saying turnaround in the situation and this has yielded positive said that peace and normalcy dividends with administration have created a situation becoming more responsive to conducive for enhanced their needs. Referring to the economic activity and faster initiatives taken for steering the development.

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