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Srinagar, September 05: A 20 year old girl (name with held) resident of Tapper, Baramulla consumed some poisonous substance at her home. She was shifted to Sub- District Hospital, Srinagar where she expired. A case has been registered in this regard. The body was handed over to her relatives after completing all legal formalities.
2 Die, 2 Injured in road mishaps Srinagar, September 05: Two persons died and two others were injured in different road accidents across the Kashmir Valley. Raja Begum wife of Mohammad Yousuf Dar resident of Yaripora, Kulgam in the jurisdiction of police station Yaripora met with an accident at Yaripora Chowk and got injured. Later she succumbed to her injuries on way to the hospital. Meanwhile Ghulam Mohammad Ganie who was injured in a road accident at Dialgam Anantnag on 02.09.2013, succumbed to his injuries at SKIMS, Soura, Srinagar. An unidentified Tractor hit and injured Parvaiz Ahmad Reshi resident of Lank-Reshipora at Busoo, Bandipora, in the jurisdiction of police station Bandipora. The injured was shifted to Sub District Hospital, Bandipora for treatment, where from he was referred to SKIMS, Soura, Srinagar for further treatment. A case has been registered in this regard. A Maruti Car bearing registration number JK09/9320 driven by Saleem Yousuf Lone resident of Kulentoora hit and injured Asif Ahmad Khan resident of Dulipora. The injured was shifted to hospital for treatment. A case has been registered in this regard.
AI team calls on Saifullah Srinagar, September 05: A two member Amnesty International team Thursday called on Minister of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs, Mir Saifullah here. During the interaction the team comprising Divya Iyer and Christine Mehta, enquired about the measures put in place by the State Government for upholding human rights in the State and laws covering such issues. Saifullah informed the AI team about Government’s commitment towards upholding and protecting human rights reiterating that the State has zero tolerance policy against any such reported violation.
8 shops damaged in fire Srinagar, September 05: During the intervening night of 03/04.09.2013, fire broke out in the Sogam Market in which two storied shopping block of Abdul Ahad Lone and Abdul Rashid Lone sons of Ghulam Rasool resident of Ganiepora, Sogam, Handwara. Eight shops were damaged in the incident. However, no loss of life or injury was reported in this incident.
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G-20 summit begins at St Petersburg St Petersburg, Sep 05: 20 leaders of the world's industrialized and major developing economies have gathered in St Petersberg Russia to promote policy coordination for sustained global economic recovery and growth. Prime Minister Manmohan Singh is expect to prod US president Barack Obama to go for an orderly exit from US monetary stimulus programme, instead of a sudden withdrawl, which has led to a 20% fall in the rupee against the dollar since May, hitting an all-time low. The theme this is year is economic growth and job
creation. But while these economic issues may be the very bedrock of what
the G20 stands for, other major issues like Syria are expected to hog the
Kashmiri student found dead in Ghaziabad JKP in touch with Ghaziabad police
Srinagar, September 05: A 24-year old Kashmiri student was found dead inside his hostel room during Wednesday night at Ghaziabad Uttar Pradesh. The deceased youth has been identified as Manan Qadir Wani son of Ghulam Qadir Wani resident of Buchwara Dalgate presently residing at Chanapora. Manan according to reports was pursuing Engineering course at SRM College and had returned from Kashmir only before three days. He was
living in a private hostel in Modinagar area. College officials told CNS that the body of Manan was found hanging from the ceiling fan inside his hostel room by one of his friends Navneet. “After having dinner, Navneet went to Manan's room and found him hanging there at around 1 AM. Hostel management informed the police about the incident," said a senior police officer. According to reports no suicide note has been found at the spot. Director General of Police, UP
could not be contacted, however, ADGP, Law and Order and Crime, Uttar Pradesh, Arun Kumar told CNS that they are waiting for the postmortem report but the initial investigation has revealed that it is a case of suicide. A police officer said that they are scanning his phone call details to know with whom he talked to the last time. A Jammu and Kashmir police official said that they are in touch with Ghaziabad police to See Kashmiri Student on Pg. 11
President stresses need to bridge the gap New Delhi, Sep 05: President Pranab Mukherjee on Thursday stressed on closing the gap in literacy levels of males and females, saying nothing is more saddening than the sight of a girl child being denied education. "An inclusive approach is critical for achieving our developmental goals and a key objective is to close the male-female gap in lit-
eracy. "Nothing is more saddening than the sight of a girl child being denied education. I take this opportunity to reiterate the motto that all for knowledge and knowledge for all," the President said here on the occasion of Teachers' Day. Underlining the need to fine tune course curriculum and adopt current methodologies to create relevant and See President on Pg. 11
limelight. US President Obama See G-20 Summit on Pg. 11
Srinagar, September 05: On September 7, “Haqeeqat-e-Kashmir,” a cultural and aesthetic tribute to the resilience and struggle of the people of Jammu and Kashmir will be held at the Municipal Park (near General Post Office) here and will begin at noon. The event is being organized by various civil society groups and individuals. The event will include musical performances, poetry recitals, photography exhibits and other performance art, and is open to the public. The event, according to the organisers, will showcase
Srinagar, September 05: Stressing on the need for a comprehensive Mission Mode Programme for improvement of apple production and its marketing, Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah Thursday said that the concept of Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) for strengthening the apple value is an encouraging initiative in this direction. He directed for converting the Vision Document in a viable and feasible Detailed Draft Report (DPR) taking care of all aspects and financial implications. The Chief Minister said the presentation on SPV made by the NABARD is a welcome step towards addressing the issues of improving production, productivity and market-
the reality of Jammu and Kashmir, to mark the ‘terrors of the military occupation’ and to celebrate the resilience of Kashmiris. “This event is also financially and morally responsible, as only Rs. 50,000, all from private donations from the organizing committee itself, will be spent on the entire event. Haqeeqat-e-Kashmir is both an act of resistance and celebration. The German Ambassador’s interest, and possible attendance at the event, for which he has been invited, does not alter the protest in anyway,” the organisers said in a statement.
‘Dar’s joining proves how PDP conspired to subvert PR Bill’ Srinagar, September 05: National Conference (NC) Thursday lambasted the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its patron calling it a party full of antiKashmir people and bunch of opportunistic politicians. “It’s proven beyond doubt that PDP was responsible to subvert the PR bill after Dar’s joining,” NC Provincial President Nasir Aslam Wani said while addressing a huge workers meeting at Damhal Hanji Pora in south Kashmir Stating that NC didn’t
waste time in showing such people door he said, “After Dar’s contentious adjournment of the House, NC immediately expelled him from the party,” adding “Omar Sahib had at the very time said that Dar was instrumental in subverting the passage of the Bill at the behest of PDP patron Mufti Muhammad Sayeed, and with his joining our point has been proven right” “It is so amusing that PDP patron Mufti Sayeed calls people who have worked against the interest of state and Kashmir in particular
Urges Defence Minister to shift Tosamaidan firing range Member Parliament G N Ratanpuri has urged upon the Defence Minister to take cognizance of popular demand and shift the artillery firing range from Tosamaidan to some uninhabited area in Jammu & Kashmir. Raising the issue in Rajya Sabha today, he said that an artillery firing range was established in
Lays stress on enhancing per hectare productivity
Tosamaidan meadows in 1962. “During the last 50 years scores of man, women and children are reported to have been killed or injured or permanently disabled due to accidental explosions of unexploded artillery shells in the area. The population of the villages in the vicinity of the firing range have been demanding the shifting of his firing range to an uninhabited area. There
are vast areas of land in J&K with no human habitation and almost negligible plant and animal life. The argument that the firing range can be shifted to any one of the such areas sound logical and absolutely acceptable,” he said. “Tosamaidan firing range has definitely affected not only the human habitations in the surrounding villages but also the wild life and
ing of apple on remunerative prices. He said the document needed to be converted into a comprehensive DPR so that it is launched in the State taking all stakeholders of the trade and production on board. Chairing a high level meeting to receive the brief on various programmes aimed at horticulture and agriculture development, the Chief Minister said that besides various
schemes under implementation in the State to give boost to farm production and enhance production and marketing of horticulture produce, the concept of SPV for apple would be yet another effective measure to achieve the desired results in the development of horticulture sector. Omar Abdullah laid stress on North-South Cold Chain Link in Kashmir Valley adding that See Omar on Pg. 11
Against Zubin’s show, parallel concert ‘Haqeeqat-e-Kashmir’ on the same day
Ratanpuri pleads for taking cognizance of popular demand Srinagar, September 05:
Omar for North-South Cold Chain Link for horticulture produce
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eco-system of this scenic meadow. This meadow has the potential of attracting hundreds of thousands of tourists and can transform the area into a developmental hub. This prospect has added to the motivation of the local population who demand that Army should not seek the extension of lease of this area which is about to expire and instead See Ratanpuri on Pg. 11
as right thinking person,” said Nasir. “This proves that this party has been floated to divide and weaken the Kashmiri society.” “Could a person who subverted the PR bill be wellmeaning and right thinking,” asked Nasir. “Does PDP patron imply that all the people who have or are working against the interest of the state are well meaning.” “The person who PDP claims to be well meaning had worked against the interest of the state and had been knocking at the door See NC on Pg. 11
“We appeal all sections of Kashmiri society to join the Haqeeqat-e-Kashmir event to express their solidarity with the resilience and suffering of people of Jammu and Kashmir. On 22 August 2013, the German Embassy, New Delhi, issued a press release that Zubin Mehta would be conducting an orchestra on 7 September 2013, at the Mughal Garden, Shalimar Bagh, in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir. On 26 August 2013, civil society members of Jammu and Kashmir – from lawyers and businessmen to poets and scholars – registered a strong protest against the
proposed concert and concerns were communicated to the German Embassy and the people of Germany – from political representatives to artists and activists,” it said. “The people of Jammu and Kashmir take immense pride in our rich history of resisting oppression. We also have historically cultivated a sublime tradition in, and love for, music. Music – which appeals to the higher values of love, justice, dignity, and peace; which genuinely acknowledges the long-suffering, yet bravely resisting, Kashmiris; and which is See Parallel Concert on Pg. 11
Prime Ministers Special Scholarship Scheme
Kashmiri students stage protests at Faridabad
Srinagar, September 05: Scores of students admitted in Rawal Institute of Faridabad and Hindustan Institute of Technology and Management under Prime Ministers Special Scholarship Scheme staged a protest against All India Centre for Urban and Rural Development (AICURD), Peoples Forum and Peace Foundation alleging that these NGO’s cheated them by counselling them in a wrong manner for their petty benefits. The protestors said that their career has been put at stake as they were duped
by these NGO’s under the PMSSS. “These NGO’s after counseling provided us wrong information that our scholarships have been cleared. Now after studying for a year, the College authorities are demanding hefty fees from us. Where from we poor students could afford such hefty amount,” they said. They said that these NGOs and some social activists claiming to be facilitators of PMSSS, charged Rs 25,000 to Rs 2.5 lakh from every aspiring student wishing to get funding from PMSSS. They even registered See Protests on Pg. 11
Haj arrangements finalised Peerzada visits Haj House
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Srinagar, September 05: Minister for Haj, Auqaf, Floriculture and Public Enterprises Peerzada Mohammad Sayeed Thursday visited Haj House Srinagar and took stock of the arrangements put in place for Haj pilgrimage-2013 starting September 7. The Minister went round various sections of the Haj House and enquired about
and around the complex. The Minister said that fool proof arrangements at the Haj House and enroute have been made for
pilgrims to facilitate their smooth travel from various district and their stay at Srinagar. Peerzada said that proper arrangements have also been made for smooth transfer of pilgrims from their place of stay to the Haj House and from there to the Airport. He said besides, other arrangements, some nationalized bank counters have also been set up for disbursement of foreign exchange. He said Rs. 50 lakh have been earmarked for free vaccination of Haj pilgrims, moreover, the pilgrims have also been provided free See Haj Arrangements on Pg. 11
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G-20 Summit.......
visiting Sweden ahead of the summit - said he was hopeful the G20 host, Russian President Vladimir Putin, would change his position on Syria. A mere prospect of US-led action has been enough to rattle markets globally. UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon is expected to hold bilateral talks with several international leaders at the two-day meeting. Analyst are hoping for some kind of agreement. Topping the agenda of emerging economies would be the recent turbulence in their markets. Brazil's Real and Indonesia's Rupaiah have also slid, all largely due to the U.S. Federal Reserve's plan to scale back its massive bondbuying programme. India has called for joint currency intervention, but there hasn't been any sign of other BRICS nations rushing to its aid. The 20 nations are also expected to sign an agreement to fight tax avoidance by multinationals. The group of developing and developed nations formally backed plans to tackle international tax avoidance and evasion at its meeting in July. The G20 leaders represent around two-thirds of the world population and 90% of global economic output. Though not on agenda, the emerging situation in Syria is likely to overshadow the economic issues in the two-day summit. India will co-chair the Working Group on the "Framework for Strong, Sustainable and Balanced Growth".
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investors need to be encouraged and supported to establish Controlled Atmosphere Stores in industrial estates and fruit markets in Sopore, Baramulla, Rafiabad and other places to provide facility to the fruit growers to store their fruit for timely marketing. The Chief Minister also underlined the importance of adopting modern methods to enhance the per hectare production of apple by rejuvenating old orchards and providing high-density and disease resistant planting material to the horticulturists. The meeting among others was attended by Minister for Agriculture, Ghulam Hassan Mir, Minister for Horticulture, Raman Bhalla, Chief Secretary, Mohammad Iqbal Khandey, Principal Secretary Planning and Development, B. R. Sharma, Principal Secretary Finance, B. B. Vyas, Commissioner Secretary Agriculture, Asgar Samoon, representatives of NABARD and SKUAST, Director Horticulture P&M, Showkat Ahhmad Zargar, Heads of the Departments of Horticulture, Agriculture, SIDCO, J&K Horticulture Produce Marketing Corporation and various senior officers. In a PowerPoint presentation Commissioner Secretary Agriculture, Asgar Samoon presented the present status of horticulture and agriculture scenario in the State and gave resume of the schemes and programmes in pipeline to catapult these sectors and improve the lot of farmers and growers. The representatives of SKUAST and NABARD also made presentation in the meeting on improvement of root stock for high-density plantation and SPV to address horticulture in a holistic and comprehensive manner.
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verify the facts. Deputy Inspector General, Central Kashmir Ahfadul Mujtaba told CNS that it is the local police which has to ascertain the facts. “We are in touch with Ghaziabad police and even IGP Kashmir talked to them. Most probably, the body would be brought to Srinagar on Friday,” he said. Despite repeated attempts, Station House Officer Modinagar, Ashok Kumar could not be contacted.
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performed for the actual public – is wholeheartedly welcome,” it added. However, the statement said, legitimizing an occupation via a musical concert is completely unacceptable. “Art as propaganda, as abundantly documented in history, is put to horrific use across the world. Art as propaganda in Jammu and Kashmir is unacceptable. The Zubin Mehta concert is organized and controlled by Government of India and the German Embassy, with extensive corporate sponsorship. It serves to build on the State narrative that seeks to dilute the reality of Jammu and Kas hmir and peoples’ aspirations. It seeks to promote an image of a peaceful and normal Jammu and Kashmir. The pain, suffering, courage and bravery of the resistance will find no place in this concert. Indian State operations that seek to support the occupation must be resisted. To build this Statist narrative of Jammu and Kashmir, an estimated Rs.100 crores is reported to being spent, and invitations have bee n sent to corporate India (Tatas, Birlas, Ambanis, Bajajs, CII, FICCI..), the film world (Amitabh Bachchan, Rajinikanth, Katrina Kaif…) and sportsmen (Sachin Tendulkar, Boris Becker…). It is most condemnable that the Government of Germany has chosen to be party to the Indian States’ continued political machinations in Jammu and Kashmir. So far Indian army and various Indian institutions have been organizing psychological operations which are termed by Indian military as Sadbhavana Operation. We protest German government’s joining the efforts of Indian army. It appears an attempt by the Indian State to outsource its military psychological operations to the international community,” it said. “Further, the oppressive State apparatus has swung into action. The people of Shalimar, and indeed Srinagar, are under surveillance, and the invitees to the Zubin Mehta concert are verified by the intelligence agencies. Certain Kashmiri civilians have been blacklisted from attending the concert. “Anti-national” elements are not welcome to the concert. A proposal to invite 230 Kashmiri students has also been turned down by the State. The occupation will therefore be amply reflected in the demographics of the audience of the proposed concert . Based on available information, it appears that of a total of 758 invitees, only 102 are supposedly unaffiliated civilians of Jammu and Kashmir with no perceptible State connection. The German Embassy guest list runs into more than 1100 and includes only around 100 supposedly unaffiliated
civilians of Jammu and Kashmir. The German Ambassador is misleading the people by calling it an event for the people of Jammu and Kashmir. It is a deeply political event for a political purpose,” it added.
Protests...........
students online on their own in those colleges where they get a hefty commission from Rs 50,000 to 1 lakh. This way they duped students in last few years and earned huge sum of money.” The agitated students said that these NGOs flouted all the guidelines, which effectively make students ineligible for the scheme. Meanwhile, another lot of students studying at IndoGlobal College and Cambridge College in Chandigarh under PMSSS arrived at Press Enclave and staged massive protest against the NGO Peace Foundation. They alleged that the members of Peace Foundation took Rs 46,000 each from every student on the pretext that they would be admitted in Chandigarh College. “However, after getting admission, now the College authorities ask us to pay all the dues to continue our education,” one of the protestors said.
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of both NC and Congress but we never entertained him,” said Nasir adding “ PDP has become a Publicity driven party who for gaining attention can go to any extent.” Reiterating the stand of working president Omar Abdullah to relinquish power in favour of the Peoples Democratic Party if it comes forward with a “certain and categorical solution” to Kashmir issue Nasir said, “Why don’t you come forward with a certain and categorical solution to Kashmir issue? Our working president is ready to relinquish the office in this regard unlike you whose only agenda is to grab power by hook or by crook.” “With every statement you are trying to hoodwink the people but remember people have understood your only agenda of grabbing power,” said Nasir adding “People are wise enough to be led astray by you time and again.” Stating that NC will go to people with its progress report Nasir said, “People are the best judges to judge the performance of the government and those who are indulging in false propaganda against the government and National Conference will be defeated in the 2014 Assembly elections.”
Unsatisfactory cross-border policy
Kashmiri traders lodge their protest
Srinagar, September 05: province in March this Traders in the Kashmir year as one empty and one Valley took to streets on live bullet was found Thursday over a demand mixed in the almonds that that cross-border trade were being imported by a with Pakistan be more just trader, Abdul Ghani and less political. Dewan. Accusing the Department "We are of the view that of Customs of manipulat- the goods being supplied ing cross-border trade to Srinagar and coming regulations, they called on f r o m p l a c e s l i k e the Union Home Ministry Muzaffarabad (POK) or to make rules that faciliate even China and Pakistan duty free trade exchanges should be free of any b e t w e e n I n d i a a n d custom duty, just like Pakistan. goods coming from "Traders are suffering. Jammu are free of custom T r a d e h a s b e c o m e duty, because I consider redundant. We want the 21 that part to be my part clauses under SOP should because I am representing not be changed even both the sides," said Shah. slightly. There cannot be C r o s s b o r d e r t r a d e any unilateral change and b e t w e e n I n d i a a n d even India cannot make a Pakistan has suffered a lot change," said president of of setback after incidents Jammu and Kashmir Joint of ceasefire violation by Chamber of Commerce Pakistan along the LOC in and Industry, Mubeen Poonch district of Kashmir Shah. Shah said that it was and the killings of five decided by Governments Indian soldiers in August of India and Pakistan in this year. In January this 2008 that 21 items would year, three Pakistani and be traded between the two two Indian soldiers were parts of Kashmir, but now killed in one of the worst India was manipulating outbreaks of tit-for-tat the agreement. Earlier, the violence in Kashmir since cross border trade came to India and Pakistan agreed a standstill at the Chakan to a ceasefire along a de Da Bagh border outpost in facto border there nearly a Poonch district of Jammu decade ago.
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must shift the firing range,” he added. A “Save Tosamaidan” movement has also been launched by them. While giving all these details in the House, the Member of Parliament urged upon the Defence Minister to shift the firing range as it involves serious concerns about human and animal life and the fragile environment of the area.
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SIM cards, he added. The Minister said the issue of concession in fare for those who are going 2nd time to perform Haj, has already been taken up with the Haj Committee of India, Civil Aviation and Ministry of External Affairs. He said External Affairs Ministry has also allotted quota of 50 pilgrims to a private agency. Peerzada expressed his gratitude to the Union Government for not curtailing the allotted quota of Haj pilgrims for the State. Meanwhile, the Haj pilgrims have been advised to report early on September 7th at the Haj House. The reporting time for Ist Flight pilgrims is 9am and for 2nd flight pilgrims at 11 am. The meeting was informed that the first Haj flight is scheduled to operate from Srinagar on September 7th till September 23rd, 2013 and corresponding return flights shall operate from October 20th to November 5th, 2013. As many as two flights with a capacity of 275 pilgrims each shall operate daily directly from Srinagar Airport to Madina Munawarah, the meeting was informed. The meeting also decided that Deputy Commissioners Shopian and Pulwama would ensure restrictions on movement of trollies and other load carriers plying on Mughal road during the period for the convenience of pilgrims from Poonch and Rajouri. The department of PHE and PDD has been asked to ensure uninterrupted power and water supply during the said period.
Army organizes educational-cummotivational tour for Tral youth
Kar Irshad Tral, September 05: A flag-in of ceremony was organized by 42 Rashtriya Rifles Battalion (Assam) under operation Sadbhavana-XVI under which an educationalcum-motivational tour for 28 youths from various schools in the area. The youths will be flagged on 19th September, 2013 which are accompanied by 2 male teachers and an army team comprising of an officer ,Junior Commissioned Officer and 2 other ranks from 42 Rashtriya Rifles Battalion (Assam). During their 15 days long tour they will visit Jammu, Bhopal, Ahmadabad and Kutch. The tour has been organized with the aim to expose the young minds to the
diverse culture and secular nature of the country and to provide the youths an opportunity to understand that peace and harmony is instrumental in ushering economic and technological progress. The tour was flagged off from Bajwani camp Tral on 05 September, 2013 by Lt.Col. Sidharthan, officiating Commanding Officer 42 Rashtriya Rifles. Principal Govt. Higher secondary School Tral, SHO Tral and other civil dignitaries and parents of the touring youths were also present to grace the occasion. This initative of the army for youth of Tral was highly appreciated by all sections of people.
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I have lost my driving license bearing No. 15655 MVD somewhere. Now I have applied for its duplicate. Anybody having any objection regarding this may produce the same to ARTO Budgam within seven days from the date of publication of this notice. After that no objection will be entertained. Fareed Ahmad Sofi S/o Ab. Karim Sofi R/o Kather Gund Chadoora
Office of the District TB Officer Baramulla-Sopore
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effective approaches to teaching, he called for developing systems for continuous assessment of quality of education. "I am confident that there is greater awareness in the entire teaching community of the need to fine tune the curriculum and adapt current methodologies to create relevant and effective approaches to teaching and learning.”We need to create systems for continuous assessment of the quality of education and the outcome of our educational inputs," he said. Mukherjee said participation of the teaching community and parents would be essential in this process so that all stakeholders can ensure the desired results. He presented national awards to 355 teachers from various states teaching in CBSE schools, Kendriya Vidyalayas, among others. President on the eve of ‘Teachers Day’ on Thursday presented the 55th national awards to teachers for outstanding feats. 177 primary school teachers and 140 secondary school teachers were felicitated along with six teachers in Sanskrit and four teachers from Madrasas. Each award consists of Rs 25,000 cash, a certificate of merit and a silver medal. Addressing the gathering, the President said that ancient education system was quite enriched and we need to return to that system. He also stressed on promoting female education. HRD Minister MM Pallam Raju is also present on the occasion. The nation is celebrating Teachers Day on Thursday as a mark of tribute to the contribution made by teachers to the society. The day commemorates the birth anniversary of former President Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, who was one of the great scholars and philosophers of our country.
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Member Secretary District TB Society Baramulla-Sopore
Expression of Interest
Offers are invited from the reputed and registered Local Non Governmental Organisations (NGO’s) with sufficient experience in health care system activities for signing of below mentioned scheme in accordance with the guidelines & terms of conditions set by Central TB Division, Directorate General of Health Services, Union Ministry & Family Welfare New Delhi. 1. ACSM Scheme in District Baramulla/Bandipora (Only for Tuberculosis Unit Uri & Tuberculosis Unit Bandipora) (TB Advocacy, Communication & Social Mobilization) The details of the scheme can be had from the official website of RNTCP www.tbcindia.nic.in The offers of willingness to sign the scheme should reach to the office of the undersigned within seven days from the date of publication of this notice in the newspaper. Undersigned reserves the right to reject/accept any offer without assigning any reason thereof. Sd/- District T.B Officer DIPJK: 7123 (Member Secretary District TB Society Baramulla-Sopore)
Government of Jammu and Kashmir
School Education Department (Gazetted Section) Civil Secretariat, Jammu/Srinagar
NOTICE
Subject: Inclusion of names/categories in the updated seniority list of P.G. Masters/ Teachers in the discipline of Music. Whereas an updated/ final seniority list of P.G. Masters/Teachers in the discipline of Music was issued vide Govt. Order No. 400-Edu of 2013 dated 29.03.2013; and Whereas after issuance of the said seniority list, Director School Education, Jammu has furnished the service particulars of Smt. Anjana Kumari, Master for inclusion of her name in the updated seniority list issued vide Govt. Order No.400Edu of 2013 dated 29.03.2013; and Whereas, on examination of updated seniority list in the discipline of Music, it has been found that the name of Smt. Anjana Kumari, Master furnished by Director School Education, Jammu does not figure in the updated seniority list of P.G. Masters/ Teachers in the discipline of Music; and Whereas an exercise has been made as per rules in vogue on the subject and on the basis of following service particulars forwarded &-authenticated by Director-School Education, Jammu, Smt. Anjana Kumari, Master find his place as shown against her and accordingly her name needs to be inserted in the updated/ final seniority list of P.G. Masters/ Teachers in the discipline of Music issued vide Govt. Order No.400-Edu of 2013 dated 29.03.2013. S. No 1.
Proposed SRTY No. 3-A instead of 5
Name
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Anjana Kumari
Master
Place of Posting MS Kooh
Date of Birth 16.08.65
Date of Ist Apptt. 08.11.93
Datre of Promotion as Master 06.07.2011
Date/Year of passing P.G 1986
Now, therefore, before inserting the her name and other service particulars in the updated/ final seniority list of P.G. Masters/ Teachers in the discipline of Music issued vide Govt. Order No.400-Edu of 2013 dated 29.03.2013 as shown above, the members of the cadre who are likely to be affected are hereby called upon to send their objections, if any, in the Administrative Department, Civil Secretariat, Srinagar within a period of 07 days from the date of issue of this notice in the newspaper(s). If no objection is received within the stipulated period, it will be presumed that no member of the cadre has any objection in respect of inclusion of name of Smt. Anjana Kumari, Master in the updated seniority list as shown above and necessary order will be issued accordingly. Objection in this regard will not be entertained after expiry of the stipulated period. Sd/- (Tahir Mustafa Malik) Under Secretary to Government DIPJK: 7117 School Education Department
Government of Jammu & Kashmir
Office of the Executive Engineer PWD (R&B) Division Vailoo (Daksum) Notice Inviting Tenders NIT No. 41/ 3316-22 of R&B/Vailoo /2013-2014/e-tendering/ Dated: 29.08.2013
For and on behalf of the Governor, J&K State e-tenders are invited on item rate basis from approved and eligible Contractors registered with J&K State Govt., CPWD, Railways and other State/Central Governments for each of the following works:
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Name of Work
Providing and laying 25 mm thick semidence base course of Km 2nd RD 0-427 M and km 3rd of Hangalgund soaf road from soaf bridge (Soaf side) to pandith Mohalla RD 0-445 M near Kandwara Junction Agg. Length in km 2nd and km 3rd = 872 M
Est. Cost (Rs in lacs)
Cost of T/Doc. (in Rs)
Earnest Money (in Rs)
Time of completion
Time & Date of Opening of Bid
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600/-
19720/=
30 days
12.09.2013
Class of Contractor
Head of account
Hot Mix Plant Holder
4059 State Sector
Position of AA/TS: Under submission Position of funds: Demanded 1. The NIT consisting of qualifying information, eligibility criteria, specifications, Bill of quantities (B.O.Q), Set of terms and conditions of contract and other details can be seen/downloaded from the departmental website www.jktenders.gov.in as per schedule of dates given below:
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Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah has underlined the need for enhancing financial resources by Islamic University of Science and Technology to ensure sustained growth without depending on outside help. Chairing the review meeting of the Islamic University of Science and Technology here on Thursday, the Chief Minister who is also Chancellor of the University asked the University Management to formulate Five Year Plans identifying roadmap of development and financial requirements for academic activities, strengthening of faculties and building of benefiting infrastructure. Omar Abdullah also asked the University to focus on consolidation and creation of adequate infrastructure in the University com- approval for the period 2012-13 to Islamic Uni- by the Chief Minister last year. He said 50 perplex. He said whatever help possible would be versity of Science and Technology for technical cent construction has been complete in OBC extended to the University for its holistic devel- courses. girls hostel for which foundation was laid by the opment. He appreciated the achievements and Dr. Trag said that the project entitled ‘esMinister for Social Welfare, ART and Trainings improvement shown by the University during tablishment of quality control and food testing and Public Grievances in this year. the last some years. laboratory’ has been sanctioned at a cost of Rs. He said that online admission proIn a PowerPoint presentation the Vice 386.82 lakhs by Union Ministry of Food Processcess has been started current year and fully Chancellor of the University, Dr. A. R. Trag stated ing and Industries for the University. automated admission process is on. He said the that the integrated Ph.D programme introduced The Vice Chancellor said that upto 80 project proposal for creation and re-modeling in School of Business Studies. saidAgency Ph.D pro-Kangan percent construction has been completed of departments for an integrated Master’s and Lone He News Khan News AgencyinGanderbal gramme are being offered in Schools of Humantwo academic buildings Zahid of Electronics ComDoctorate programme in Nutrition Biology has Gulzar News Agency Soura Book and Depot Chadoora
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Mustafa chairs Estimate Committee Meeting
Asks for supply of safe potable drinking water to the people SRINAGAR, SEPT 05:-
To review the functioning of PHE Department, a Meeting of Estimate Committee of Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly was held here Thursday under the Chairmanship of Dr. Mustafa Kamal. Threadbare discussions were held on the issues pertaining to the Department. The Members gave
discussed various issues pertaining to the PHE department and expressed their grave concern over the proper supply of safe potable drinking water supply to the masses all over the State and people living in main cities, towns and particularly in Kandi areas of the State. The Committee directed concerned PHE authority to supply potable water supply through water tankers, engage more man power and
rains and floods in the State. During the course of deliberation the department apprised the Committee that they have been doing their best efforts to upgrade the system and cover all ongoing schemes. Principal Secretary, PHE, Pawan Kotwal, Chief Engineers, PHE, Jammu, Kashmir, Executive Engineers, PHE, senior officers of PHE and Assembly Secretariat attended the meeting.
Prof. Chaudhary presents book to Governor
Governor for enlarging awareness about heritage routes
This volume, edited by Prof. Chaudhary, is a compilation of papers which were presented by known experts at the International Conference on “Global Cultural Routes: Tourism and Socio-Economic Viability”. This Conference was organized by the Centre for Studies in Museology, University of Jammu, in March 2012.
PDA, DDA authority meets held
Mughal Road-Poonch tourist circuit to be developed: G.A Mir SRINAGAR, SEPTEMBER05: The State Government has prepared Rs. 8 crore Plan for Centre funding to create the Mughal Road-Poonch tourist circuit via Kashmir Valley to boost the economic activity in the area, revealed Tourism Minister, Ghulam Ahmad Mir while chairing a Poonch Development Authority meeting held here Thursday. The Minister said that another detailed project report would be formulated to create way side amenities along Mughal Road via Jammu and directed the concerned authorities to formulate the DPRs for early submission to the Centre for approval of funds. “The creation and the upgradation of the necessary tourist infrastructure facilities are underway. New scenic spots like Pushana, Doogron, Chadinarh, Sailan, Bhuriekhat, Buffliaz, Mandi Phegla, Mandi Laran and Bhimber Gali, would be brought under the jurisdiction of the PDA for their development,” he said. Mir said a lake circuit is also being de-
veloped in the area as a tourist attraction adding that in this regard the Centre has approved funding of Rs. 4.19 crore and already released Rs. 83.82 lakh as a first installment. Mir said that the promotion of heritage tourism in the area is also receiving focused attention of the government, adding that renovation of Poonch Fort was taken up at a cost of Rs. 3.79 crore and Government would submit another project to the Centre for funding so that complete renovation of heritage sites in the area is carried out.Mir said that historical tourist spots of Poonch district are also being fully explored by expending Rs 20.00 crore under Poonch Tourism Development Authority (PTDA), funded under Prime Ministers Reconstruction Plan (PMRP). He said tourist spots along the way side of Mughal Road like Noori Chamb, Peer-ki-Gali, Tatta Panni would be developed on priority. MLA Poonch Aijaz Jan, Commissioner Secretary Tourism and Culture, Mr Atul Duloo, District Development Commissioner Poonch.,
Special Secretary Planning Department, Director Tourism Jammu, Managing Director Cable Car Corporation, Managing Director JKTDC, Chief Executive Officer PDA, Chief Town Planner, Jammu, Additional Secretary Tourism, Joint Director Planning Tourism Department besides other senior officers of concerned departments attended the meeting. The meeting discussed current years action plan being carried out for construction of tourism related infrastructure in the district besides it also reviewed the work done report of last financial year of the Authority. The Meeting also approved current year’s action plan of Rs. 1.50 crore Legislator, Aijaz Jan briefed the Minister about the tourism potential of various spots of the district and urged that these areas should also be brought under PDA for their proper development. Meanwhile, 5th meeting of Doodhpathri Development Authority (DDA) was also held here under the chairmanship of Tourism Minister.
Gul seeks support for equitable resources sharing for healthy world SRINAGAR, SEPT 05: The Speaker, Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly Mubarak Gul while addressing an international Parliamentary Conference at South Africa asserted that the social and economic inequality is detrimental to the health of any society especially when the society is diverse, multicultural, over populated and undergoing rapid but unequal economic growth. He said that the desire for healthy family, healthy society, a healthy country and a healthy world, at large, drives individuals and governments alike.The 15day conference organized by Common Parliamentary Association (CPA) on the theme “Inequitable Resource-Sharing: A Threat to Democratic Governance.”The Speaker said that the Government, particularly under the parliamentary democratic system, is supposed to create set-up that
will provide equal opportunity for an individual to fulfill his desires, as the democratic governance rests on the maxim that power and authority are derived from the people and are used for the people. The Speaker said global financial crisis and subsequent recession have exposed vulnerabilities and structural imbalances in major economies. He said that the income levels have diverged sharply in many developing countriesand added that stable earning opportunities, income security and modern infrastructure amenities still remain out of reach for hundreds of millions of people. Gul said increasing globalization, increasing scarcity of natural resources, new security challenges, rapid technological innovation and demographic shifts affect the economic performance by undermining social structure, trust and limited sources of growth by leaving many re-
sources untapped, adding that the governments around the world are increasingly under pressure to re-think conventional economic policies and governance strategies in order to understand what is really required to make the life better of their citizens.The Speaker said that developing countries have to take steps to promote inclusive growth in their respective countries by reducing inequality and poverty and providing opportunities for improving quality of life to all segments of society. Gul said that the institution of democracy throughout the globe should ensure equitable sharing of the resources for sustainable development of the population. He said parliamentarians irrespective of their political ideologies need to rise to the occasion to suggest measures to their respective governments to ensure equal distribution and sharing of all the available resources.
been submitted to the Department of Biotechnology, Government of India. The Vice Chancellor said that three supernumerary seats per course in Engineering streams introduced under NRI quota has been introduced from academic session 2013 to enhance own resource base of Islamic University of Science and Technology. He said that the AICTE Tuition Fee Waiver scheme has been adopted and 44 students benefited during 201213. He said that 12 students have been given special concession in fees after verifying their credentials for their poor financial background enabling them to continue their studies. Dr. Trag said that the UGC Expert Committee has remarked about the Islamic University of Science and Technology stating “the Committee noted with much satisfaction that the University only in its eight academic year, exudes vibrance, joiedevivre, commitment, effective teacher student interaction, an open and welcoming administration and an earnest desire for growth and development”. The meeting was attended by Minister for Higher Education, Mohammad Akbar Lone, Principal Secretary Planning and Development, B. R. Sharma, Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister, B. B. Vyas, Secretary Higher Education and Secretary Technical Education.
Prof. Chaudhary briefed the Governor, who is Chancellor of the Jammu University, about the functioning of the Centre for Studies in Museology and the initiatives
being taken for the study of heritage cultural routes. She stated that the Centre is presently running an M. Phil programme in Museology and
Heritage Studies. The Governor observed that there is urgent need for taking up subject and route specific projects for studying the contribution and influence which historical heritage routes have had on the evolution of cultural traditions and exchanges, promotion of trade and commerce and communication and development in the centuries past. He said that steps are also required to be taken to enlarge awareness about the historical routes, adding that the revival of these routes could help in the promotion of greater understandings, besides giving a boost to tourism. Referring to the book, the Governor lauded the initiative of Prof. Chaudhary.
Rs. 80.56 crores credited for 5731 IGUs in Kupwara KUPWARA, SEPTEMBER 05: An amount of Rs. 80.56 crores were provided as financial assistance for the establishment of 5731 Income Generating Units in Kupwara district by the existing financial institutions upto September 30, 2013. This was stated by the Lead District Manager, Kupwara in a meeting of District Level Review Committee held under the Chairmanship of District Development Commissioner, Kupwara, Itrat Hussain Rafique to review the progressive achieved by the financial institutions and line departments’ upto June 2013 under Annual District Credit Action Plan 2013-14.The Lead District Manager, Kupwara, Chief Planning Officer, Kupwara, JKB Cluster Head, representatives of RBI, NABARD, besides bankers and sponsoring agencies were also present in the meeting.It was informed in the meeting that under Priority Sector Rs. 64.77 crores were credited for establishment of 4985 income generating units while under Non-Priority Sector Rs. 15.79 crores stands provided for establishing 746 income generating units in the district upto June 2013, under AAP 2013-14, for the development of the area and ameliorating poverty and unemployment.The Lead District Manager informed that deposits of district have increased by 13.13 pc and advances by 29.27 pc while the CD ratio at the end of June stands at 54.60 percent. The District Development Commissioner Kupwara impressed upon the concerned to work with coordination, cooperation and cohesion to achieve the goals and targets of development, progress and amelioration of poverty and unemployment. He also directed various agencies to conduct the awareness camps to make the general masses about the schemes at village, block and district level.
Sagar, Sakina dedicate 4-kms road to people at Laisoo SRINAGAR, SEPTEMBER 05: While maintaining that the government has initiated sustained development of every part of the state, the Minister for Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Ali Mohammad Sagar has said several flagship programmes have been undertaken which have been instrumental in changing the socio-economic profile of the rural and far-flung areas. The Minister was addressing a huge gathering after dedicating to the public, the newly constructed 4-km road stretch at Laisoo, Damhal Hanjipora in Kulgam district. The Minister for Social Welfare, Ms. SakinaItoo, legislators, Nasir Aslam Wani, Mrs. BimlaLuthra, Dr. B. A. Veeri, Abdul Majid Bhat, besides other senior officers of district administration and different departments were present on the occasion. Asking the people to come forward to avail the maximum benefits of the various flagship schemes introduced by the government, the Minister said that by doing so they would be exhibiting a participatory involvement in their implementation, besides giving the much needed feedback about them. He said that sev-
eral schemes have been launched which have contributed a lot in ensuring that the infrastructure creation is done in rural and far-flung areas, besides ensuring their socio-economic upliftment. Sagar appealed the people not to pay heed to the propaganda being carried out by certain political parties as they are trying to create confusion in their minds for their own vested political interests. He said that it is a recorded fact that the present government has initiated a developmental agenda which has no parallels in the annals of history. “We have launched several programmes which have been instrumental in ensuring that the people get the much needed employment opportunities at their doorsteps, besides also taking care of the youth of the state by launching schemes like Himayat, Umeedetc”, the Minister said and added that the people are judge of the work done by the government for their welfare. The Minister for Social Welfare, Ms. SakinaItoo while speaking on the occasion highlighted the various initiatives undertaken by the government in ensuring the development of the rural and far-flung areas.
06 .9.2013
HOROSCOPE Aries
March 21-April 19
You may find it hard to relate to others verbally, Aries. You may have everything figured out in your head, but the words get in the way as soon as you share your ideas. Talking with someone else may add confusion instead of clarity to the situation. The other person’s energy seems to affect your perceptions. Stay grounded despite your frustration.
Taurus April 20-May 20
You may be coming to a point of reckoning in something you set into motion years ago, Taurus. This is a time of hard work when you may need to either salvage the mess you’ve created or start reaping the wonderful rewards of the success you’ve become. Your ego is wrapped up in this scenario. You may be frustrated by people wasting your time with problems that seem insignificant.
Gemini May 21-June 21
Your thoughts may be scattered and confused, Gemini, especially regarding responsibilities that are important to you. You need to be disciplined and focused, but frivolous chatter may fill your brain. This kind of mental muddle limits you in many situations, making it difficult to express what you feel. Ask someone who knows you well to help you make sense out of these thoughts.
Cancer June 22-July 22
There’s a chance that incredible luck will befall you, Cancer, but nothing will come without hard work on your part. Don’t expect someone else to hand you the treasure chest. You have the map in your hand, so follow it. Once you start, you may realize that you’re much closer than you think. It’s up to you to make the journey. There’s a great deal of help for you along the way.
Leo
July 23-August 22 You may feel like someone’s trying to pin you down before you start, Leo. Perhaps these obstacles are self-imposed. Maybe you’re restricting yourself from doing the things you want to do because you’re afraid they won’t work out. This fear of failure is the pain you feel. Overcoming it is the first step. If you try and fail, you’ll be no worse off than if you never try at all.
Virgo August 23-September 22
Things should be running smoothly for you, Virgo, and you’ll accomplish a lot with surprisingly little effort. Although there may not be any Earth-shattering developments, you should find that things go well. Maybe you won’t win the lottery today, but the few dollars you invest now will turn into megabucks later. Be patient. Success may not come overnight, but it will come.
Libra
September 23-October 23 You may feel like you’re being tested in some way, Libra, like you’re on trial and must defend yourself, including what you believe and how you operate. This feeling is unsettling, but soon you’ll realize that it’s strengthening in many ways. Questioning your behavior patterns is healthy, so open up in a way that you may not have considered before.
Scorpio
October 24-November 21 Your vitality is low. It may be difficult to fight adversity, Scorpio. Try not to get discouraged. Instead, realize that this is part of the natural cycle. Awareness of your energy patterns is half the battle. Don’t force yourself into feeling something you don’t. It’s important that you not overexert yourself or take on more responsibilities than you can handle.
Sagittarius November 22-December 21
You may find it hard to admit that you can’t do everything, Sagittarius. There are some jobs that you aren’t cut out to do. Why pretend when a better option would be to delegate the task to someone else? If you don’t feel a strong connection with something or someone, don’t force it. Pretending that you’re capable of something will only cause frustration for you and everyone else.
Capricorn December 22-January 19
Your hard work is paying off in ways that may not be noticeable to you now, Capricorn. Things are flowing naturally, and you seem to have all your responsibilities under control. You may not be aware that this is so since it’s easier to see when something’s wrong than when something’s going well. Take time to appreciate the incredible things you’ve created for yourself thanks to all your effort.
Aquarius January 20-February 18
You may feel like it’s your responsibility to take care of everyone, Aquarius. If you love someone, your brain translates this into thinking that you need to be the caretaker. If you don’t take someone under your wing, maybe you see yourself as selfish or unkind. Dismiss this notion. Other people’s feelings aren’t your responsibility. Don’t let another’s well-being become your project.
Pisces
February 19-March 20 There are opportunities for achievement, so stay open to new energy coming your way, Pisces. If you don’t turn at these fortuitous junctions, you may never find this spot in the road again. What comes your way may not be a pot of gold, but it will certainly be the rainbow that leads you to it. If nothing else, you’ll find opportunities that strengthen your spirit, preparing you for adversity later.
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Srinagar – Baramulla Highway upgradation and woes of people
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MGSY has brought a revolution in the whole rural India as far as the construction of roads is concerned. However, the state of Jammu & Kashmir which is unique in every field has proved its uniqueness in this also as the construction of roads started under this programme from Phase I have never been completed and instead of solving the problems they have made people to suffer more and turned our roads more dilapidated. If one goes by its implementation, its 8th phase is now nearing but the state has not been able to get benefited to the maximum as has been done by other states of the country. For example, the bye pass road from Bemina onwards remains in the same condition as it was before the start of its widening. The daily commuters from Baramulla have to go through an ordeal everyday while coming and going through this road which is one of the busiest and everyday witnesses heavy traffic jams. Not even a single stretch has been completed and everywhere the road is either duged out or there is a lot of material spread here and there which makes the movement of traffic difficult and at times almost impossible. The people of this area have to face much of the problems because of the slow pace of work and not because of the availability of funds which normally is the case for maximum developmental projects in the state. Kashmir valley has a working season of only 4-5 months and when these months are also wasted by the implementing agency and the contractors who are allotted the work then how is it possible to complete this project on time. Earlier it was believed that due to litigations, red tapism, non coordination between beacon (BRO) and state agencies the project is getting delayed but after every deck is cleared one cannot understand why the road or any portion of the road is not being completed and why the government exchequer is being burdened with rising costs by those who are in one way or the other connected with the implementation work of this National Highway. It will be in the fitness of the things if the government of J&K takes up the matter with the Boarder Roads Organization and asks it to complete this road project on priority.
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BUDHAL THE HILL STATION OF RAJOURI
K.D Maini
udhal is a beautiful valley located in between the main P e e r- P a n c h a l R a n g e o f mountains. It is vale of snowcapped attractive peaks, thick forests, gushing streams, crystal clear lakes, meadows and pastures, keeping in view the natural scenic beauty, this area can easily be compared with the terrain of Valley and can be developed for tourism purposes by constructing huts/tourist sarais at Koteranka. By this way, the condition of the people can also be improved. Proper Budhal is a small town comprising of about 100 shops, Police Station and about 300 houses. It is situated on the mound near Gabbar Nallah in between 33 degree 23 mnts latitude and 74 degree 41 mnts longitude. The town falls on the Southern range of Peer Panchal which is connected with motorable road with Rajouri. Another road from Budhal to connect Gool Gulabgarh is also under construction. This beautiful spot is existing en-route to Budhal pass or Sedhu pass which leads towards the Valley while the Sedhu pass is about 24 kms from Shopian (Kashmir) and 25 kms from Budhal town. Most of the trekkers are using Budhal as a base-camp and track the Peer-Panchal range via Sedhu pass towards Kashmir. Budhal records its name on the history in 10th century in Rajtrangni of Kelhan as "Budhiwasa" (place of intellectuals). Budhal is the distroted name of Budhiwasa As per the legend, Budhal town was established by the Paul Shahi Raja "Budh Paul" in 10th Century AD. He named this town as Budhiwasa which later on changed to Budhal. In the beginning of 11th Century AD, the great Prime Minister Tung Rai of Queen Didda of Kashmir was belonging to this place. Tungas were five brothers namely Sugandhisha, Prakata, Naga, Atgalytia and Samukha. Tunga once went to Kashmir as messenger of local Raja and
presented the papers in Kashmir Darbar, later on he got employment in Kashmir Darbar. He was a handsome, stout and young tribesman (who was rearing cattle in Budhal area). Once Didda saw Tung Rai in her Darbar, she immediately fall in love with him and ultimately she appointed him the Prime Minister of Kashmir. Tunga in the capacity of Prime Minister of Kashmir came to Rajouri twice along with Kashmiri forces to subside the disturbance and revolt against Kashmir Government. Once on the order of Queen Didda, Tung Rai assaulted on Rajouri and defeated the rebel Raja
known as Budhiwasa. But Kelhen wrote in Rajtringni that Tunga belonged to Khasha race. It appears that lateron, with the passage of time, the name "Khasha" has been changed to "Kasana". Renowned Research Scholar Late Moti Lai Saki wrote in one of his article that the native place of Khasha Tribes was between Banshala (presently Banihal) and Rajpuri (presently Rajouri) i.e. Budhal area. Khashas were great worriers who ruled Rajouri and Kashmir in 9th and 10th century AD. Some historians go upto this extent that the name of Kashmir was derived from Khasha Tribe as Khashmar.
Proper Budhal is a small town comprising of about 100 shops, Police Station and about 300 houses. It is situated on the
mound near Gabbar Nallah in between
33 degree 23 mnts latitude and 74 degree 41 mnts longitude. The town falls on the Southern range of Peer Panchal
which is connected with motorable road with Rajouri.
Prithavi Paul of Rajouri. After the death of Queen Didda, Tung Rai became unpopular in Kashmir and was ultimately killed. His wife "Mankena" left Kashmir and settled in Rajouri-Budhal area. This indicates that the native place of Tung Rai was Budhiwasa or Budhal. Gujjar historians describe Tunga as "Tung Rai Kasana" and say that he was basically a Gujjar. Since Kasana race of gujjars is still inhabiting Budhal area, this also shows that the native place of Tung Rai was Budhal which was at that time
Later on, it changed from Khashmar to Kashmir. From 10th Century onward till 19th Century, there is no direct reference about the Rulers who ruled Budhal area. It appears that during this period, Budhal was the part of Rajouri principality which remained mostly ruled by Jaral Muslim Rajas. As per "Tarikh-e-Rajour" written by Mirza Zaffar Ullah Khan, in the beginning of 19th Century AD, Budhal was ruled' by Thakkar Rajas. The renowned Raja of that time was Thakkar Namdhar
Khan. When Maharaja Ranjit Singh made first attempt to capture Kashmir in 1814 AD, he compelled Raja Aghar Khan of Rajouri, Thakker Namdhar Khan of Budhal and Raja Roh Ullah Khan of Poonch for help. No doubt that initially all these three Rajas of the principalities located in Peer Panchal belt, helped Maharaja Ranjit Singh but when the forces of Maharaja reached at Behramgalla, Peer Gali pass and ToshMadan pass, Raja Aghar Khan of Rajouri and Raja Roh Ullah Khan of Poonch revolted against the forces of Maharaja from back side and started guerrilla war with the Maharaja's forces. On the other hand, Azim Khan the Governor of Kashmir made a frontal attack from Kashmir side on the enemy due to which the forces of Maharaja came under the siege. Thousands of army personnels of Maharaja were killed in this batte and ultimately, Maharaja Ranjit Singh ordered his forces to retreat Maharaja himself came to Boli (presently Nagali Sahib in Poonch area) where he was encircled by the forces of Roh Ullah Khan of Poonch and he was surrounded by the enemy from all the sides. It was not possible for him to escape from the siege which was laid by the enemy. At this crucial movement, Thakker Namdhar Khan of Budhal who was a powerful Sardar, came to rescue of Maharaja Ranjit Singh along with his forces. He supplied ration to Maharaja's soldiers and managed to take Maharaja Ranjit Singh from Boli to Lahore. Lateron, when Kashmir was captured by RajaRanjit Singh in 1819, Namdhar Khan was formally declared as Jagirdar of Budhal and he was given pattaby Maharaja Ranjit Singh keeping in view the services rendered by him during the first attack on Kashmir by the Maharaja. After the death of Thakker Namdhar Khan, his son Bandhu Khan became the owner of Budhal jagir. He was also having cordial relation with Punjab Darbar arid Raja Rahim Ullah Khan of Rajouri. To be Continued.........
SEZs: creating Infrastructure, Changing Landscape
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round fifty-five kilometers from the capital of the Eastern state of West Bengal, Kolkata, and with river Hooghly flowing on its west, is located a Special Economic Zone in Falta. With the setting up of the SEZ in the district of South 24 Parganas, the place became well connected by a developed network of roads, two ports and an international airport. Along with 24hours water supply, uninterrupted power supply, FSEZ offers a truly supportive environment by providing simplified procedures for investors. This facelift to Falta happened after the Government conceived the Special Economic Zones (SEZs) Policy in 2000. Hindsight suggests that the Government started working towards the sole goal of rectifying the shortcomings of the EPZ model as it was not able to give a fillip to export promotion because of various roadblocks, namely, multiplicity of controls and clearances, absence of world-class infrastructure, and an unstable fiscal regime. It was then, when the ideation of SEZ came into being. The new Policy aimed at making SEZs the engines for economic growth complemented by quality infrastructure, attractive fiscal package – both at the Centre and State level. After working on various loose ends, a comprehensive Special Economic Zones Act, 2005, was passed by the Indian Parliament in 2005, which provided for simplification of procedures and for single window clearance on matters relating to central and state governments. The new Act envisaged generation of additional economic activity, promotion of exports of goods and services, promotion of investment from domestic and foreign sources, creation of employment opportunities and development of infrastructure facilities. Coming back to the Falta Special Economic Zone, it needs to be stated that this SEZ, which was approved by the
Government in 1984, has since then, left a remarkable mark in the local area of its setup in terms of direct as well as indirect employment, emergence of new activities, change in the consumption pattern and social life, and positive changes in human development facilities such as education, healthcare among others. The Falta SEZ is home to four unique units, namely, Vikram Solar Private Limited, J V Gokal & Company Private Limited, Carbide Cutting Tools Private Limited and Cheviot Company Limited. These units are unique, because apart from helping in employment generation and engaging the local population, they are engaged in producing eco-friendly and biodegradable products,
the year 2010, the Vikram Group of Industries launched a Rs. 100 crore 25 MW solar photovoltaic module manufacturing plant at FSEZ. Vikram Solar is unique for its green products and is the only company in India to use Electroluminescence Test for cells before using in the Modules. A company known for its high woman employability, J V Gokal & Co. Pvt. Ltd. is a sixty-year-old tea exporting company in India. It expanded its operation in Falta in 2006. Touted to be among the top five tea exporter company from India, it involves 80 per cent women in value added tea packaging jobs. A manufacturer and exporter of industrial cutting tools, Carbide Cutting Tools Pvt. Ltd. is established in the
The new Act envisaged generation of
additional economic activity, promotion of exports of goods and services, promotion
of investment from domestic and foreign sources, creation of employment
opportunities and development of infrastructure facilities.
along with undertaking a number of green initiatives. Established in the year 2006, Vikram Solar is into the manufacturing and sale of solar photovoltaic modules and systems that can produce clean and green energy, hence leading to sustainable environmental development. It also engages itself in a continuous process of improving environmental performance and developing systems by providing appropriate training to the employees. In
FSEZ with 125 employees working for the production of drills, endmills and various other special tools. The company’s annual turnover for the April-March 2012 period was Rs. 18.06 crore, all of which is from CCT’s works at FSEZ. CCT has one of the best designs and quality benefiting from world class research and development from OSG Japan. The end users of its products include the likes of Boeing, Honda, General Motors, L&T, Ashok
Leyland and Tata among others. Cheviot Company Limited is one of the leading manufacturers and exporters of fine jute yarn. In 2003, the company set up a 100 per cent Export Oriented Unit in FSEZ. The company uses traditional jute yarn to manufacture superior quality industrial fabrics. Cheviot has a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility, with all its products being eco-friendly and biodegradable. The M L Dalmiya & Company Ltd. developed IT/ITES SEZ is located in Bantola. The Green Tech Park is an IT park which is located in a remote location at the Bantola SEZ. It houses IT major Cognizant’s office, which officially inaugurated its operations in the Green Tech Park in January 2011. The SEZ facility here is spread over an area of 20 acres. Cognizant, here, is committed to providing its associates with a best-in-class, healthy and safe work environment. It has also engaged in a number of green initiatives, which includes encouraging its employees to dispose their e-waste responsibly. The Manikanchan SEZ, located close to the Kolkata Airport is one of the first SEZ providing world class infrastructure to the exporters of gems and jewellery. Spread over an area of five acres, it is also home to Shree Ganesh Jewellery House (I) Ltd. The company has large stateof-art manufacturing facilities in Manikanchan SEZ. It employs around 600 employees at their plants located in the SEZ. The Jewellery House has won the Gems & Jewellery Export Promotion Council’s Outstanding Performance of Exports from EOU/SEZ-Plain Gold Jewellery for five consecutive years from 2007 to 2012. Hence, the Government has been successful in achieving of what it had thought of in the Special Economic Zones Act. The overwhelming response to the SEZ scheme is evident from the flow of investment and creation of additional employment.
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Sweat it out but in moderation
All it takes is to ensure that every bite you take delivers a powerful dose of phytonutrients to prevent heart disease. It's an important ingredient to prevent cell damage and repair it. Here's a list of heart healthy foods, which should be included in our diet on a regular basis. Flaxseeds (ground) Rich in Omega-3 fatty acids; fibre, phytoestrogens, flaxseed come in two forms — brown and yellow. Nutty in flavour, ground flaxseed can be sprinkled on your salad, morning cereal, muffins or had plain. Oatmeal Most commonly had in porridge form, a bowl of oatmeal is armed with nutrients Omega-3 fatty acids, magnesium, potassium, folate, niacin, calcium, soluble fibre. If porridge is not your scene, you can still get your share of nutrients in cookie made of oatmeal-n-raisin. Nuts If you are the kind that cannot resist in any form, then you are on the right track. Nuts like almonds and walnuts provide nutrients like plant omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin E, magnesium, fibre, mono and polyunsaturated fats, and phytosterols. Best had when mixed with a bowl
of fruit salad, yogurt, cookies or spiced milk. Red wine Believe it or not, but a glass of red wine is no reason to whine when it comes to keeping you and your heart upbeat. Catechins and reservatrol (flavonoids) in it improves the cholesterol. T-factor Don't write off canned goodies, some like tuna and tofu bring a novelty to your dining, but also provide nutrients like Omega-3 fatty acids, folate, niacin. Grilled, stir-fried or mixed with salad, tuna and tofu make sure you don't go low on Omega-3 fatty acids, folate, niacin, calcium, magnesium and potassium. Crunchy veggies Shredded carrots and broccoli perk up any dish, soup or salad, and give us alpha-carotene (a carotenoid), fibre, potassium, calcium, Vitamin C and E. Spinach Most of us swear by this bunch of green leaves. Versatile, it is used in salads, soups, spicy dishes, sandwiches, and is rich in
What causes phantom ringing syndrome It's a common phenomenon experienced by millions of people every day - the feeling of your phone ringing or buzzing away in your pocket, only to find no calls or texts. Now, scientists believe that they can explain the cause of so-called phantom ringing syndrome, and it might not just be in our heads after all. Alex Blaszczynski, chairman of the School of Psychology at the University of Sydney, believes the sensation is actually triggered by electrical activity. " I expect it's related to some of the electrical signals coming through in a transmission, touching on the surrounding nerves, giving a feeling of a vibration," the Daily Mail quoted him as telling the Sydney Morning Herald. He explains the vibrations as being similar to the buzzing noise produced when a phone is placed near a speaker. Although Blaszczynski hasn't conducted
any formal studies on the vibrations yet, if he is right then the feeling isn't a figment of our imaginations, but a real sensation. However Larry Rosen, a professor of psychology at California State University disagrees. He believes that because people are often anticipating a call they often interpret unrelated stimuli, such as a chair leg dragging against the floor or trousers rubbing their leg as a phone call. And Michael Rothberg, a clinician investigator at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, Massachusetts, who conducted a survey on the vibrations, agrees that they may be caused by the misinterpretation of sensory signals in our brain. Rothberg's study found the phantom phone vibrations were experienced by 68 per cent of people surveyed, with 87 per cent feeling them weekly, and 13 per cent daily.
It is a worry for women over 40, many of whom take large doses of calcium to keep their bones strong after the menopause. We've always been told that calcium is the key to lifelong bone health, but last week a German study found that it could also double your risk of suffering a heart attack. It is a worry for women over 40, many of whom take large doses to keep their bones strong after the menopause. So should you ditch your calcium pills?"There's no need to panic, this study just confirms what we already knew — if you want to ward off weak bones as you age, you're better off drinking a glass of milk a day and exercising more," says Professor Dawn Skelton, an ageing and health specialist at Glasgow Caledonian University who works with Age UK. She adds, "The problem is, big doses of calcium in tablet form flood the body in one hit, while calcium in food and drink is absorbed more slowly and is therefore a safer option. "However, the heart attack risk identified in this study is actually
lutein (a carotenoid), Bcomplex vitamins, folate, magnesium, potassium, calcium, fibre. Sweet potato Believe it or not, but sweet potato gets a thumbs-up by health experts for it richness in beta-carotene, vitamins A, C, E and fibre. It can be eaten as it is, or in boiled form. nges This citrusy fruit needs not introduction. It's on every health conscious person's list. A pack of orange juice is a rich source of Vitamin C, folic acid and B6. Tomatoes If nothing, you can never fail with tomatoes. It is a must in Indian kitchens, and rich in beta and alphacarotene, vitamin C, potas-
sium, folate, fibre. Papaya Yet another fruit that's popular with health conscious people is papaya. A plate of papaya bites is enough to give you your beta-carotene, Vitamins C and E, folate, calcium, magnesium, and potassium. Dark indulgences Dark chocolate and tea are usually considered as indulgences that can be avoided. But the medical world surprisingly threw up these names as foods that keep the heart healthy as it's high on reservatrol and flavonoids (cocoa phenols). So next time someone chides you about your 'sinful' habits, show them this list for a happy heart!
Obsession to lose fat or gain muscles by putting in extra hours at the gym often spells trouble for your body. The fascination for sweating it out at the gym and having a well-sculpted body has only increased over the years, but sometimes people fail to understand that it is 'moderation' that always works! Often gym-goers exercise more than the usual time and end up falling sick or suffering from many ailments. "A gym routine for 60 to 90 minutes is healthy for the human body. But if you exercise beyond that, a hormone named cortisol is released, due to excessive workout. This catabolism fights with the body and damages the protein storage and body muscles resulting in loss of appetite and loss of body muscle," says Anand Jaiswal, a trainer at a city fitness centre. When you exercise more than your required amount, it affects the physical and mental balance of a person. The physical side-effects include muscular and skeletal injuries, like bone fractures, arthritis and it may even damage ligaments. Women develop a condition called amenorrhea, where they do not menstruate regularly. Mental disorders like insomnia and depression are common symptoms of a person who is obsessed with exercising. Dr Bhavna, a physio therapist says, "Muscle pull, ligament tear, fracture or dislocations are common injuries that can lead to disability. With a heavy gym workout, you may reduce weight drastically. But as you grow older, you may experience pain in your bones and your muscles won't be strong either. Despite knowing the ill-effects,
some people are so passionate about gymming that they do not listen to their instructors and workout extensively. Top stars like Salman Khan, Hrithik Roshan are role models for many, but it takes over six to ten months or even more to build a fit body like them. One should follow a fitness routine that suits your body rather than following a fitness routine that's crafted for someone else's body type."Excessive gymming may also lead to Bigorexia - a condition, where bodybuilders are never satisfied with their body type or they suffer from OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder) where one hour workouts shift to three hours and later to six hours, to look attractive and muscular. Over-exercise is also linked with eating disorders such as bulimia and anorexia. Model Sahitya Jaganathan
How tattoos can cause hepatitis Body piercing or getting your body tattooed in David Beckham style may cost you a huge price — infection of Hepatitis B and C virus. The needle used in the act to (re) fashion your body may just be infected with the said virus causing liver disease, which in its ultimate stage often turns cancerous (liver cirrhosis). That is deemed to happen if the needle is not properly sterilized. How tattoos are doneA tattoo is a permanent mark or design made on your skin with pigments inserted through pricks into the skin's top layer. Typically, the tattoo artist uses a hand-held machine that acts much like a sewing machine, with one or more needles piercing the skin repeatedly. With every puncture, the needles insert tiny ink droplets. The process — which is done without anesthetics — causes a small amount of bleeding and slight to potentially ignificant pain.How they cause hepatitis?Tattoos are a po-
pretty small and must be weighted against the fact that lots of us don't get enough calcium in our diet." In the UK, half of all women and one in five men over the age of 50 will suffer a break because of bone weakness. And almost three million people are estimated to have the bone-thinning condition osteoporosis."Even our kids are at risk," says Prof Skelton. "Junk food diets combined with sitting inside playing computer games means they're not building strong bones at the crucial time and will be at risk in adulthood."Avoiding that big break Osteoporosis occurs when our bones lose density and become weaker and more prone to breakages as we age. Women are more prone to it after the menopause because they produce smaller amounts of the hormone oestrogen, which helps bones absorb the calcium they need to stay strong. Although osteoporosis isn't a direct killer, the consequences of breaking a bone — particularly the hip — can contribute to premature death.Five
tential cause for spreading hepatitis B and C virus. "The main risk is if the equipment, which is the needle, is infected and not enough precaution is taken to prevent transmission. But it's not just the needle that can spread the virus.Needles are not the only things at can cause transmission of the hepatitis. The silent culprits are the expensive ink bottles in which the artist dips his needle time and again while doing the tattoo. So even if they use disposable syringes or fresh gloves, if an artist uses the same ink bottle for several clients, the chances of transmission of the virus increase. Now since these ink bottles are mostly imported,
steps to strong bones 1. Eat properly Getting 1,000mg of calcium a day is the first step — and you're much better off doing this through diet if you can. The best food sources are low-fat dairy such as semi-skimmed milk and yoghurt, as well as bony fish, such as tinned salmon and sardines. Leafy green veg such as kale, broccoli and spinach are also rich in calcium. Dried fruits such as figs and currants and breakfast cereals fortified with calcium are also good sources. 2. Get more Vitamin D Vitamin D helps the body absorb calcium. Although some is found in oily fish, our main source comes from the effect of sunlight on your skin. It's estimated that half of us have a deficiency because we don't get outside enough or because we always use sunblock. As part of its Sunlight Campaign, the National Osteoporosis Society is advising people to catch some rays between May and September to keep their vitamin D levels topped up. Just 10 minutes of sunlight a day on bare arms and your face can cut your risk of bone fractures by
they generally don't use fresh bottles for every client.Explaining the science behind it, "Tattoo making involves pricking the needle deep into the dermis - the layer under the skin surface - which results in bleeding and the same needle is dipped into the paint bottle which leads to transferring of Hepatitis B or C from infected to another.Preventive measures to rescue yourself from hepatitisTattoo as
a third.3. The right moves Another vital way to boost your bones is weight-bearing exercise —basically anything that has you upright and stretching your muscles. Good choices include aerobics, dancing or brisk walking. "Research shows that if you don't exercise you end up weeing out all the calcium you take in instead of storing it in your bones," warns Prof Skelton. "Ideally we should aim for 150 minutes of moderate activity per week. "Put simply, the more hours we spend on our feet, the fewer bone breakages we should have in later life." 4. Quit the cigs and booze People who smoke have significantly lower bone density, while drinking more than seven alcoholic drinks a week can prevent your bones from absorbing the maximum nutrients from your food. 5. Watch your stress levels "High levels of stress make the body produce the hormone cortisol, which causes bone loss," says Prof Skelton. "Over a long period this can increase your risk of osteoporosis.
you would any other medical procedure. You want a tattoo parlor to be at least as clean as your doctor's office. Ask to see the tools the artist will use. The needles should be new, sterilized, and wrapped — no exceptions. The ink should be in small pots meant for single-use and anything that touches your skin should not be reused.
says, "With reed thin figures becoming the norm today, there is a lot of pressure to look thin. Sometimes I try to put in extra hours at the gym than my regular stipulated time for workout, if I am not going to the gym for a few days, or have a show coming up. But this is of no use and it simply tires out the body". An individual must learn to reap the benefits of exercise more fruitfully. Adequate rest is required for the body. Many fitness experts recommend sleeping before 11pm as the body begins its repair work between 11pm and 1am. Lethargy is not good, but an occasional break from your daily routine of exercise is sometimes good for the body. The perfect way to start being fit is to follow the routine of 30 minutes of moderate exercise thrice a week.
Tummy out helps keep tummy in Breathing with your stomach can help reduce weight among many other advantages Breathing with the stomach is the right way to breathe according to the great Sage Patanjali. But most of us have forgotten that. And have taken to breathing from chest. "Our first experiences with breathing were the most natural. As infants, our breathing is natural, spontaneous, and unlabored. Infants breathe naturally with the belly. If you observe a baby breathing, you'll notice his or her belly enlarges on an inhalation. As children, when we become self-aware and selfconscious, we lose touch with this natural and spontaneous way of breathing. Many of us, having forgotten how to belly breathe as we did when we were infants, become habitual chest breathers, holding the belly in and breathing from our chests." Says Dr Patricia A. Muehsam, writ-
er and physician from New York City. Thousands of years ago, Sage Patanjali knew how to correct distorted chemistry of humans through short, simple, and yet powerful breathing exercises. These exercises require only 15 minutes every day. He also knew about correct breathing, which maintains the healthy chemistry of our mind and body, which is more necessary with each passing day. Correct breathing - by inhaling through your belly helps increase metabolism as well. And increased metabolism means decrease in weight.Breathing through the stomach also increases immunity and keeps away basic diseases like common cold and sinus.Knowledge about correct breathing is, therefore, a must for one and all. With correct breathing, climbing uphill becomes effortless. However, this precious knowledge remained a well kept secret until recently
Working more than 8hrs a day ups heart risk
Working more than eight hours a day raises the risk of heart disease by up to 80 per cent, a new study has revealed. Researchers said that long working hours could be condemning thousands of employees to heart attacks and strokes. The warning follows analysis of 12 studies dating back as far as 1958, involving a total of 22,000 people from around the world.The analysis, by scientists at the Finnish Institute of Occupational Health, found that those whose working days that were longer than the traditional eight hours had a 40 to 80 per cent greater chance of heart disease. The size of the increase varied depending on how each study was carried out. The effects were more pronounced when participants were asked how long they worked for - but when researchers closely monitored working hours, the increased risk of heart disease was closer to 40 per cent.Lead researcher Dr Marianna Virtanen said the effects could be due to "prolonged exposure to
stress." Other triggers could be poor eating habits and lack of exercise due to restricted leisure time.Middle-aged workers putting in 55 hours or more a week had poorer brain function than those clocking up no more than 40 hours, with lower scores on tests to measure intelligence, short-term memory and word recall.Britons work some of the longest hours in Europe, with full-time employees averaging 42.7 a week.Those in Germany typically work for 42 hours, while Danes do 39.1.It estimated that more than five million people a year in Britain work unpaid extra hours to hang on to their jobs.
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Uttarakhand tragedy: 64 bodies found in Kedar valley
DEHRADUN: With the weather clear at most places across Uttarakhand over the past few days, 64 more bodies were found lying over the ridges in Kedar valley and cremated with necessary rituals, a senior police officer said on Thursday. “These bodies seem to be of devotees who climbed up the ridges out of fear after the mid June calamity to save themselves and perished due to extreme cold conditions there,” IG R S Meena said. A total of 64 bodies have been consigned to flames over the past two days between Rambada and Kedarnath shrine, he said. “We have resumed our search for bodies trapped in the higher reaches and ridges of the valley which we could not access earlier due to bad weather.If the weather permits, the process will go on for the next few days in
Junglechatti, Rambada, Gaurigaon and Bheembali areas of the valley where we expect to find bodies,” he said. Apart from clear weather, the approaching date for resumption of prayers at the Himalayan shrine on September 11 has also led to a fresh impetus in the search for bodies, the IG said. “However, as of now we are concentrating on areas where bodies are lying visibly on the surface and not in places where they may be lying underneath the debris,” Meena, who along with DGP Satyavrat Bansal paid a visit to Kedarnath on Wednesday to review the preparations for the September 11 prayers at the shrine, said. About 30 police and NDRF
personnel are engaged in the exercise at present, he said. There has been a let up in rainfall across Uttarakhand over the past few days with light to moderate rains lashing isolated places, MeT office director Anand Sharma said.
Sandhu becomes first woman Chief Information Commissioner
Deepak Sandhu, who has been an information commissioner for the last four years, on Thursday became the first woman Chief Information Commissioner of the country. A former Indian Information Service officer of 1971 batch, she was administered the oath of office by President Pranab Mukherjee at a function in Rashtrapati Bhavan, attended among others by Vice President Hamid Ansari. Ms. Sandhu had served in many key positions such as Principal Director General (Media and Communications) in the Press Information Bureau, Director General of DD (News), Director General (News) All India Radio before taking over as Information Commissioner in 2009. She had represented the country at international Film Festivals in Cannes, Berlin, Venice and Tokyo, International Conference on Terrorism and Electronic Mass Media at Glendzhik (Russia) and Cyprus besides Heads of News Meetings at Atlanta, USA and Beijing. Speaking to PTI she said the RTI journey which began in 2005 is just a beginning and she propose to take it forward by engaging with various stakeholders. The new CIC said her priority would be
Catholics in Goa are culturally Hindu, says Manohar Parrikar Panaji: Catholics in Goa are culturally Hindu and India is a Hindu nation in the cultural sense, Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar has said. “India is a Hindu nation in the cultural sense. A Catholic in Goa is also Hindu culturally because his practices don’t match with Catholics in Brazil except in the religious aspect, a Goan Catholic’s way of thinking and practice matches a Hindu’s,” Parrikar said in an interview to New York Times’ India blog published on Wednesday. Goa CM Parrikar. PTI Parrikar heads a state where the Catholic population is just under 30 percent of its 1.5 million population. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) fielded an unprecedented eight Catholic candidates out of the 24 assembly seats the party contested. The 57-year-old chief minister said he was a “perfect Hindu” but added that it was his personal faith and that “it has nothing to do with government”. Parrikar took pains to distinguish Hindu as a cultural rather than a religious term. “I am not the Hindu nationalist as understood by some TV media – not one who will take out a sword and kill a Muslim. “According to me, that is not Hindu behaviour at all.
to reduce the pendency of cases at the Commission. The 64-year old officer is joining office for a relatively smaller tenure of nearly three months in which her biggest challenge would over 30,000 pending cases with the Commission.“We are waiting for new Commissioners which are likely to be appointed soon. It will ease our burden of disposal of cases and also reduce the pendency at the Commission,” she said.Ms. Sandhu will succeed Satyananda Mishra who demitted office after five-years of tenure at the Commission on Wednesday. During his tenure, he headed the Bench that declared political parties to be under the ambit of the RTI Act.
of CVC, of any corporation established by or under any central act, government companies, societies or local authorities owned or controlled by the central fovernment and falling under the jurisdiction of that Ministry or the Department will also be designated authority to receive such complaints. “Either on the application of the complainant, or on the basis of the information gathered, if the designated authority is of the opinion that either the complainant or the witnesses need protection, the designated authority, shall take up the matter with the Central Vigilance Commission, for issuing appropriate directions to the government authorities concerned,” said the amended resolution. The CVC shall supervise and monitor the complaints received by the designated authority, it said. The amended resolution would enable speedy disposal of the complaints and would make the public servants more responsible and accountable in their efforts in helping the government towards combating and eradicating corruption, officials in the Ministry said.
I’ll not step down from UGC: AAP leader Yogendra Yadav on HRD’s notice New Delhi: Psephologist and senior leader of the Aam Aadmi Party Yogendra Yadav on Thursday said he will not step down from the University Grants Commission. He clarified that the showcause notice was not served to him by the UGC but by the Human Resouces and Development Ministry and signed by the secretary of the HRD. Speaking to IBN18 Editor-in-Chief Rajdeep Sardesai, he said he’s being targeted for opposing the ministry’s move.“I had opposed coming up of an InterUniversity Centre on teacher training institution in Kakinada and the HRD Minister may not have liked my opposition,” he
said. Kakinada incidentally happens to be HRD minister Pallam Raju’s constituency.He said that he had conveyed to the HRD Ministry in October 2012 about his involvement in politics. “When informed about my involvement in politics, the ministry told me that there was no problem,” he said. “Even my colleagues persuaded me not leave the UGC,” he added. He expressed no regrets on joining politics and said, “I’m aware there’s cost attached to it.” He also named a few of the politicians who were professors too and said, “We have a healthy tradition of professors joining politics.” As a political analyst, he
said he would not expect the government to allow him to continue in an autonomous body like UGC and he will respond to the notice within seven days.“In the last four or five months, the government has tried to push few measures through the UGC, which have violated the rules and regulations and procedures within the UGC. They go against the spirit of higher education be it in the matter of entry of foreign institutions from the backdoor or imposition of API scores in universities in a nonautonomous way or in creating inter-university centre in the constituency of the Education Minister.
Observing that anybody can sue anybody for anything in the US if they pay the filing fee of the court, an eminent Indian-American attorney has said that it is for the court to decide if there is personal and subject matter jurisdiction on the complaint filed against Congress President Sonia Gandhi by a Sikh rights group. “Anybody can sue anybody for anything if they pay the filing fee of the court. It remains for the court, if there is personal and subject matter jurisdiction, to then evaluate if the claims are credulous or not,” said Ravi Batra, an eminent New York-based attorney. Batra is also representing the Indian National Congress in another similar case filed against Union Minister Kamal Nath by Sikh For Justice (SFJ) in the South District of New York. The case against Gandhi has been filed in the Eastern District of New York. Batra’s statement came a day after a federal court in New York issued summons to Gandhi for “shielding and protecting” leaders of her party who were allegedly involved in the anti-Sikh riots in India in 1984. The summons were issued by the US Eastern District Court New York after SFJ and two victims
SP sacks Kamal Farooqi as secretary over his Yasin Bhatkal remarks
Whistleblowers to get protection against threat to life: Govt
NEW DELHI: For the first time, a central government employee, who exposes corruption in his department, will be able to get protection against any threat to his life. According to an amended resolution notified by the government, a nodal officer has been designated in each central ministry to look into complaints of corruption received from whistleblowers--a term given to people who expose corruption in government departments. “The Chief Vigilance Officers (CVOs) of the Ministries or Departments of the Government of India are also authorised as the designated authority to receive written complaint or disclosure on any allegation of corruption or misuse of office by any employee of that Ministry or Department,” said the Public Interest Disclosure and Protection of Informers (PIDPI) Resolution notified by the Ministry of Personnel here. Until now, the CVC was the only designated agency to receive complaints from whistleblowers under PIDPI resolution. The CVOs, who act as distant arms
Court to decide on complaint filed against Sonia Gandhi: Attorney
Uttarkashi and Munsyari were the places that recorded maximum rainfall of 35mm and 28mm respectively in the last 24 hours, he said. Similar weather is likely at most places in the next 24 hours, he said.
New Delhi: The Samajwadi Party has sacked Kamal Farooqi as its party secretary after his remarks on Indian Mujahideen operative Yasin Bhatkal. Farooqi had said that Bhatkal may have been arrested because he was a Muslim. He had later apologised for his remark stating that his comments were misunderstood. “If my statement has been misunderstood I am sorry about the whole thing. But my point is the community should not be victimized for Yasin Bhatkal. Let us treat it as a case where investigation is going on,” Farooqi had said. Farooqi had kicked up a controversy over the arrest of Bhatkal, asking whether it is based on the grounds of crime or religion. The Congress and BJP slammed Farooqui for his comment calling it “ridiculous’ and ‘regrettable’. “Is this arrest based on crime or religion,” Farooqui asked. “If he is a terrorist then he should not be spared but if he has been arrested just because he is a Muslim, then caution should be exercised as we don’t want to send a wrong message to an entire community that we are trying to malign the community’s image without a thorough investigation,” he had said on
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the arrest of 30-year-old Bhatkal who is wanted in several blast cases. Farooqi had claimed it will be harmful for the country if the arrest was made because of Bhatkal’s religious denomination. “I feel there should be an objective inquiry into the issue,” he said, adding investigators should get to the bottom of the truth. “Past record often shows that police claims to have arrested persons saying they are terrorists and without a number of cases against the accused. But later it turns out it was wrong and the accused is later released,” he had said. BJP said Farooqi’s statement was regrettable. “It is deeply regrettable. It is deeply unfortunate that he is using religion to compromise the security of the country. He(Farooqui) should have avoided it,” BJP spokesperson Ravi Shankar Prasad said. Prasad said the whole of India should be seen as speaking in one voice when there is evidence against an arrested terrorist. Congress spokesperson Renuka Chowdhury trashed Farooqi’s comment as ridiculous while party colleague and Union Minister V Narayanasamy said terror has no religion.
of the riots filed a complaint before it. However, the SFJ said it is determined to serve the summons on Gandhi who is in the US for medical checkup.SFJ legal counsel Gurpatwant S Pannun said the alleged crime of Gandhi for which the organisation has filed the law suit does not differentiate between healthy and sick, young and old, men or women. “The law applies equally to all. We will do it (serving the summons) irrespective of the elaborate security detail that surrounds her.” Under US process, the plaintiff has 120 days to serve summons, after which the defendant has 21 days to respond.
Land Bill back in LS for fresh approval
The Land Acquisition Bill, which was passed by Rajya Sabha last night, was today returned to Lok Sabha to seek its approval for the fresh amendments passed by the Upper House. Lok Sabha Secretary General A Bal Shekar informed the House that the Rajya Sabha has returned the bill with amendments. The fresh amendments include one on dilution of retrospective clause with regard to acquisition of land for irrigation projects. The Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Bill, 2012, which got the nod of Lok Sabha last week, was passed by Upper House by 131-10 votes with four new official amendments, proposed by opposition parties, including BJP.
Kanda gets interim bail till 4 October
New Delhi: After spending over an year in jail, former Haryana minister Gopal Goyal Kanda, an accused in air hostess Geetika Sharma suicide case, was on Thursday granted interim bail till 4 October by a Delhi court to allow him to attend the state assembly session. Additional sessions judge M.C. Gupta granted the relief to Kanda considering “special circumstances” that he has to attend the assembly session and has to look after the development of his constituency Sirsa. The court directed Kanda to furnish a personal bond of Rs.5 lakh and two sureties of the like amount. It also imposed several conditions on him including that he will not leave the country and will not flee from justice. The court had on Wednesday reserved its order on Kanda’s plea after hearing arguments from his counsel and the prosecution. Recently, the court had also granted interim bail till 15 November to Aruna Chadha, Kanda’s employee and co-accused in the case, for attending religious and family events. Earlier during the arguments, Kanda’s counsel had said that he is an MLA from Haryana and he wanted to
attend the assembly session for which he was seeking interim bail. “He is an MLA from Sirsa which is a big constituency. He has to perform many obligations and welfare activities for his people. Funds for his constituency are lying unutilized. Public is suffering, in the end,” the counsel had said. He had said Kanda had surrendered on 18 August last year had has been in custody for over an year and as investigation is complete, there is nothing left
for the police to apprehend that he might hamper the case. Additional public prosecutor Rajiv Mohan had opposed his plea, saying, “There is reasonable apprehension of his tampering with the evidence.” “In February 2013, there was a session of Haryana assembly. When Kanda did not feel the need to seek bail for attending it, why is he seeking interim bail for this session? There is reasonable apprehension of him tampering with evidence.”
Need to streamline appointments to higher judiciary: Sibal
New Delhi: Law and Justice Minister Kapil Sibal on Thursday underlined the need to streamline the appointment of judges in the higher judiciary and restore the balance of independence of the high courts. Moving the Constitution (120th) Amendment Bill, 2013, that provides the executive a say in the appointment of judges to higher judiciary, Sibal said in Rajya Sabha that a “balance needs to be restored in the appointment of judges and the executive must have a say in appointment of judges”. Law and Justice Minister Kapil Sibal. AFP He said the constitutional amendment bill was being moved in the house as the “present system does not work”. Sibal said the “delicate balance of independence” of the high court judiciary has been disturbed with the Supreme Court Collegium – a group
of senior judges of the apex court – deciding on the appointment of judges. “The high courts are meant to be independent of the Supreme Court, and not subordinate to it. Now high court judges look to Supreme Court judges for their appointment, which has disturbed the delicate balance of independence of the high court in the country.” Sibal said the government did not want to revert to the pre-1993
position when the executive alone had a say in judges’ appointment, but wanted a “collaborative exercise”. He said the judiciary says the government must be transparent and accountable “which is right and the judiciary has rightly faulted us on many occasions”. But, he said, the manner of appointment of judges was not known to the people. “How are judges chosen, there is no access or transparency to that decision as the Right to Information does not apply…What the judiciary says must apply to the executive, it must also apply to the judiciary,” he said. Sibal said the time has come to regulate the appointment of judges, and the criteria for appointment would be set out in great detail. He also said there was concern at the manner in which the relatives of judges were practicing in the high courts. “It is very sad the
way in which the ‘chachas’ and ‘bhatijas’ of some judges are practicing in the court.” Sibal introduced the main bill – Judicial Appointments Commission Bill, 2013 – aimed at creating a Judicial Appointments Commission for appointing judges to the Supreme Court and 24 high courts along with the Constitutional (120th) Amendment Bill last week in the upper house. The opposition Bharatiya Janata Party wants the Judicial Appointments Commission Bill, 2013, to be referred to a standing committee of parliament. Sibal said the Constitutional Amendment Bill be allowed to be passed in parliament and allow the main bill to be referred to a parliamentary panel for vetting as the opposition has demanded. The bill seeks to set up a panel headed by the chief justice of India to appoint and transfer senior judges.