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New Delhi, Sep 06:

Body recovered in Srinagar

New Delhi, Sep 06:

Girl drowns in Jehlum Srinagar, September 06: A 20 years old girl Mehak Zahoor daughter of Zahoor Ahmad resident of Nowhatta, Srinagar drowned in river Jehlum near Khankahi Mohalla, Srinagar, in the jurisdiction of police station M R Gunj. River police is on job and efforts are on to fish out the body from the river .

2 fell from trees in Kupwara; 1 dies Srinagar, September 06: One Suliman Shah son of Ghulam Mohammad resident of Muqam-e-Shahwali fell from a walnut tree at Maqam-eShahwali, Kupwara and died on spot.

Meanwhile, in a similar incident, Abdul Ahad Waza son of Mohammad Nagri resident of Nagri Malpora fell from walnut tree at village Barmri, Kupwara and received minor injuries. He was shifted to Sub District Hospital, Kupwara for treatment.

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Defence minister A.K. Antony on Friday denied reports that China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) had occupied 640 sq. km of Indian territory in Ladakh and asserted that there was no question of ceding any part of the country and all steps were being taken to safeguard national security.

“I would like to assure the house that there is no question of India ceding to China any part of Indian territory,” the minister said in a statement to the Lok Sabha.

“The government keeps a constant watch on all developments having a bearing on India’s security and takes all necessary measures to safe-

guard it. I would further like to assure the house that government would continue to strengthen our capabilities in border areas to protect our national interest.”

Antony’s comments came after members of opposition parties, including the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Samajwadi Party, demanded an explanation from the government, following a newspaper report of the alleged occupation.

According to a report in the Hindustan Times earlier this week, the PLA has occupied 640 sq. km in Depsang area of Ladakh, where India

detected an intrusion in April, leading to a threeweek-long stand-off between the neighbours.

The stand-off threatened to derail a visit in May

by China’s newly installed leader Li Keqiang but the Indian government said the confrontation was resolved and the visit took place.

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh is planning a return visit to China later this year.

The newspaper report said Indian troops did not have access to this 640 sq. km area of Depsang. It was based on an assessment that was reportedly made by the National Security Advisory

Kashmir "chose me", said India-born world-renowned music conductor Zubin Mehta who hopes to spread the message of peace when he directs the Bavarian State Orchestra in Kashmir.

"I didn't choose Kashmir, it chose me," Mehta, 76, told reporters here on Friday.

"I hope to have the blessings of the people as music is the only language I know and hope to spread the message of peace with this performance," added Mehta who was born in Bombay (Mum-

to receive Tagore Award for Cultural Harmony, which was conferred upon him by President Pranab Mukherjee at a ceremony here.

Mehta said that one should never underestimate the power of inner peace.

"It was in 1994 that I had played in Sarajevo during Bosnia war. During those two hours there was peace. This doesn't mean that we brought peace, but the soldiers engulfed in the war felt that inner peace," he said.

"Never underestimate the power of inner peace See Zubin on Pg. 11

PSC Secretary appears before High Court Srinagar, Sep 06: The Jammu Wing of High Court Friday while adjudicating upon a CMP filed in a petition bearing SWP No. 1283 of 2013 filed

by Dr. Indu Koul, Professor, Government Medical College Jammu against the State and others, had on last date of hearing viz 2908-2013 directed the Secretary J&K Public Service Commission (PSC) to produce records pertaining to promotion of private respondent Dr. Shashi Gupta, at present holding the charge of Principal, before it on Sep-

tember 6..

In compliance of the direction of the Court the Secretary PSC appeared before it along with the requisite records. The records produced by the Secretary have been taken on record by the High Court and the matter has been ordered to be listed for consideration on September 16.

On last date of hearing the Court had, after considering the objections filed by the State admitted the petition for hearing. The case of the petitioner has been that the PSC held the petitioner eligible See Court on Pg. 11

Board chairman and former foreign secretary Shyam Saran after a visit to the region in early August.

In a text message late Thursday, Saran rejected that any such assessment was made by the board.

Antony in his statement confirmed Saran’s visit to Ladakh in early August and that he had submitted a report on infrastructure in Ladakh on 2 September.

“Broadly speaking, the report reviews the progress in development of border infrastructure required to ensure connectivity between Ladakh and neighbouring areas.

In this context, issues such as availability of modern machinery See Antony on Pg. 11

Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah has said that State Government would work out a strategy to engage another 3,000 Kashmiri Migrant youth in Government jobs in the Valley who are ready to return to their native place and serve here. He said 2,160 Kashmiri migrant youth have been employed so far in the Valley while the selection for another 1,443 posts is under process. He said as soon as these posts are filled up the process for recruiting another lot of 3,000 migrant youth would start. “We have already

Across the Kashmir valley, security has been tightened ahead of Saturday’s scheduled concert by the Bavarian State Orchestra and renowned Indian-born conductor Zubin Mehta at the Shalimar Garden in Srinagar. Security forces are checking every vehicle entering Srinagar city and are also carrying out surprise frisking of people at different places.

Separatist hardliners including the Hurriyat Conference have opposed the concert. Three militant organisations have issued a threat letter too.

To keep visitors safe, the police in Kashmir have sealed all roads leading to the venue and the hotels where members of the Bavarian State Orchestra and the diplomats invited

taken up this issue with the Centre and hope very positive response in this regard”, he said The Chief Minister directed for holding special workshops by EDI at migrant camps in Jammu

Indo-Pak PMs meet

NC wants negotiations on 4-point formula PDP for decreasing tension on LOC Srinagar, September 06: With Prime Ministers of Indian and Pakistan set to break ice on the sideline of a conference in New York later this month, the ruling National Conference (NC) today said that the

two leaders should pick up the threads where they were left during the talks between Parvez Musharaf and Atal Behari Vajpayee on 4 point formulla.

The main opposition People Democratic Party (PDP), however, urged both the PMs to deescalate tensions along the Line of control (LOC) and start a dialogue process with separatists.

“Four-point formula mooted by the former President of Pakistan, Parvez Musharraf in 2006 could prove fruitful towards the reso-

Seeks high commands intervention as CCC meet elude consensus Stepping up pressure on its ally National Conference, the state unit of congress has reportedly approached high command seeking an intervention into the KAHDC nomination row. The state congress workers from Kargil have even sought relinquishing ties with NC in case the latter does not revoke the controversial ‘nomi-

Srinagar, September 06:

nation’ of four members to the newly elected KAHDC. The development came after both the parties failed to reach any consensuses in the hurriedly called Coordination committee meeting on Friday afternoon chaired by the JKPCC Chief Prof. Saif ud din Soz. The differences between the two coalition partners surfaced on Thursday after Chief Minister

for the concert will be staying. The 14-km route from the city to the Mughal garden is witnessing tight security too.

The main aim of the concert, according to organizers, is to “reach the hearts of the Kashmiris with a message of hope and encouragement”.

The Dal Lake is being monitored continuously by security forces and no civilian movement is being allowed inside the lake anywhere in the radius of three km from the bank where the garden is located, a police official said.

“This is being done to See Security on Pg. 11

Srinagar, September 06:

Congress toughens stand on KAHDC Nomination row

Srinagar, September 06:

Security tightened across the valley ahead of Zubin Mehta concert

One more bonanza for migrant youths Government assures 3,000 more jobs

Zubin says Kashmir chose me bai) and received his first musical education under the guidance of his father Mehli Mehta, the founder of the Bombay Symphony Orchestra.

Zubin Mehta is to conduct in Kashmir the Bavarian State Orchestra, which emerged from one of the oldest orchestras in Germany. Its origins can be traced back to 1523.

Mehta's 90-minute concert in Kashmir, "Ehsaase-Kashmir" (The feel of Kashmir), on Saturday has been facing opposition from separatist politicians.

Mehta was in the capital

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Flags-off educationalcum-motivational tour

Antony rubbishes reports of Chinese occupation in Ladakh

Srinagar, September 06: One person died and five others including two minor sisters were injured in different road accidents across the Kashmir Valley.

A School Bus of DPS, Srinagar bearing registration number JK01R/6026 hit a Motorcyclist Mohammad Amin Pandith son of Ghulam Ahmad resident of Harwan, Srinagar at Rawalpora, Srinagar, in the jurisdiction of police station Sadder, resulting in injuries to the Motorcyclist. The injured was shifted to SKIMS, Soura, Srinagar for treatment, where he succumbed to his injuries. A case has been registered in this regard.

A Tata Nano bearing registration number JK03C/9047 skidded off the road at Sethar, Anantnag, in the jurisdiction of police station Bijbehara, resulting in injuries to the driver Rayees Ahmad Bhat son of Abdul Salam resident of Mehandi Kadal, Anantnag. The injured was shifted to hospital for treatment. A case has been registered in this regard.

A Tata Mobile bearing registration number JK04B/1426 driven See Mishaps on Pg. 11

Srinagar, September 06: A body of a person was found in suspicious circumstances at Rangipora, Srinagar, in the jurisdiction of police station Zakoora. The locals shifted him to SKIMS, Soura, Srinagar where doctors declared him brought dead. He was later identified as Altaf Ahmed Bagwan son of Mohammad Ramzan resident of Rangipora.

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Omar Abdullah nominated four members of his party to the council which had a congress majority thus stalling the chances of Congress to head the council. The move has infuriated the Congress workers also who are demanding withdrawal of support to Omar led government in the state, saying the nomination was ‘illegal and undemocratic.”

“We have written to the

AICC president and UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi and expressed our strong resentment over the CM’s decision and have urged her to look into the option of withdrawing our support to NC, if Chief Minster does not revoke the nominations forthwith.” Senior Congress leader from Kargil Asgar Karbali told KNS on Friday evening.

See Congress on Pg. 11

lution of Kashmir issue as it was supported by both countries including separatist leaders,” senior NC leader and Member Parliament Dr Mehboob Beig told KNS. Pertinently Prime Minister Manmohan Singh is expected to meet his Pakistani counterpart Nawaz Sharif on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York.

“Musharraf had presented the formula which stated that troops should withdrawn in phased manner See NC on Pg. 11

and in the Valley to make migrant youth aware of the self-employment schemes and facilities available to them to launch livelihood generating units. He said there is ample opportunity for migrant youth to take

self-employment as the means of their livelihood by utilizing the provisions of SKEWPY and other selfemployment programmes under implementation in the State.

See Jobs on Pg. 11

Family of Manan contradicts UP police claims

We are in touch with UP police: IGP Srinagar, September 06: The family of Abdul Manan Wani, an engineering student who was mysterious found dead in Ghaziabad UP a few days back, Friday contradicted the police claims that he had committed suicide.

Talking to KNS, Prof Sharif Wani uncle of the deceased said, “There are some missing links in police claims.

His body was not hanging from the ceiling fan but tied to exhaust vent opening above the door (roshan daan) with a bed sheet and not by a rope, as was claimed by the police and

reported by a section of media.”

“The door of his room was not locked, it was wide open. All this leads to think that this mysterious death is not a natural death at all but a cold blooded murder,” he said.

Manan was pursuing Engineering course at SRM College Ghaziabad and was living in a private building.

Prof Wani said that Mannan had left his home town Srinagar on the August 10 to continue with his degree classes in Ghaziabad and was found dead on September 4. “That means he had See IGP on Pg. 11

CEO Prasar Bharati meets Governor

Srinagar, September 06:

Mr. Jawhar Sircar, Chief Executive Officer, Prasar Bharati, called on Mr. N. N. Vohra, Governor Jammu and Kashmir, at the Raj Bhavan here this evening.

During their meeting, the Governor and the CEO Prasar Bharati discussed a number of important issues relating to the strengthening of the All India Radio and Doordarshan Kendras in Jammu and Kashmir, particularly with a view to serving the extensive population which resides in the border and remote areas in

the hinterland of the State.

Mr. Sircar briefed the Governor about the current and future plans about the expansion and upgradation of Radio and Doordarshan network in the State. The Governor emphasized the need for all the required mea-

sures being taken within a time limited framework to strengthen and expand AIR and Doordarshan services in all the three regions of the State.

The Governor’s meeting with Mr. Sircar today follows the Governor having See Governor on Pg. 11

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11 Saturday, 07 September 2013 From Front Page........ Zubin.......... that comes with music," he added. Mehta, however,

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for construction and maintenance of roads, upgradation of roads, tunnelling and alternate alignments, among others, have also been discussed,” the minister said. “I would like to state categorically that Shyam Saran has not stated in this report that China has occupied, or has denied access to India to any part of Indian territory,” the minister said. The BJP and Samajwadi Party were, however, dissatisfied with the minister’s response and the Lok Sabha plunged into chaos following their vociferous protests leading to a brief adjournment of proceedings.

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provide adequate security measures for the concert,” Inspector General of Police A G Mir said. Only guests with special passes will be able to enter the area, after being frisked and scanned by metal detectors.

“There are almost 1,700-2,000 guests including ambassadors of European countries, central ministers, bureaucrats Industrialists, sports and Bollywood stars, who have arrived in the city for the concert. It is the biggest security exercise for us in Kashmir after a long time,” said another senior police official who declined to be named.

But a large number of civil society members and separatist leaders believe the concert revolves around manipulating perceptions to give false impressions.

A group of civil society has even decided to conduct a parallel concert (Reality of Kashmir) on the same day.

“Germany must accept the disputed nature of Jammu and Kashmir and recognise the pain and legitimate political and legal struggle of its people,” the group said.

Hurriyat leader Syed Ali Geelani sees the event as an attempt to give legitimacy to “Indian rule” in Kashmir. The octogenarian has called for peaceful protests on Friday and a shutdown against it on Saturday.

All the special invitees in the state, which include ministers and officials of the state government have been asked to report at the University of Kashmir lawns, three hours ahead of the event, from where they will be driven in secure vehicles to the venue by the police.

The 90 minute concert by Bavarian State Orchestra will be broadcast live by television channels in India and fifty European countries.

The show will begin with a Kashmiri composition by Kashmiri composer Pt Bajan Sopori and his son, Abhay Rustum Sopori, who have worked on the piece with local Kashmiri artistes.

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Chairing the meeting of Apex Advisory Committee for Migrants on Friday here, the Chief Minister said that the State Government has vehemently taken up the issue of enhancing building construction finance available to migrants who want to return and construct their houses from present Rs. 7.5 lakh to over Rs. 20 lakhs with the Union Government and is being persuaded constantly.

The Chief Minister asked the Relief and Rehabilitation Organization to make migrants intending to return aware that if they avail the present available assistance of Rs. 7.5 lakh for construction of houses they would not be debarred from receiving the enhanced amount. “Any migrant taking Rs. 7.5 lakh would get all the enhanced amount when the ceiling will be raised as proposed by the State Government to the Centre”, he said.

Omar Abdullah directed for constitution of SubCommittees to look into various aspects of return and rehabilitation of migrants in the Valley as also the issues confronting them in various migrant camps. “I want these Committees immediately in place so that they would give their comprehensive report before April next when I will be again reviewing the migrant issues in the Apex Advisory Committee”, he maintained.

The Chief Minister also directed for early taking over of water supply project at Jagti by PHE Department and ensuring regular drinking water to the inmates in the colony.

The Chief Minister also directed for providing free electric supply to the inmates of Jagti township and other migrant camps up to the maximum of 100 units per month without any consideration of the inmate being employee or not. He also directed the PDD Department to maintain the power supply system in the township.

Omar Abdullah while taking brief on the construction of Hospital in Jagti asked the Relief and Rehabilitation Organization to ask the Executing Agency for fast track completion of the project. He also directed for making adequate health facilities and medicines available at Jagti and other migrant camps.

The Chief Minister told the Organization to route proposal for creation of engineering wing for the Organization through R&B Department so that a comprehensive view is taken in this regard.

The Chief Minister also gave nod to the proposal to effect modification to the Prime Minister’s package to enable all families who opt to return to Valley to avail the benefits under the package for reconstruction of houses even if such families have sold their properties after 1997. The amendment will also ensure establishing of clusters at District level besides making employees living in transit camps entitled to avail the benefit under the scheme and also reduce the demand for construction of additional transit camp units.

The meeting was attended by Minister of State for Revenue, Ajaz Ahmad Khan, Legislator and Chairperson, Social Welfare Advisory Board, Khem Lata Wakhloo, Legislator, Vijay Bakaya, Chief Secretary, Mohammad Iqbal Khandey, Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir, Shilender Kumar, Secretary Revenue, Vinod Koul, Secretary General Department, Mohammad Ashraf Bukhari, Relief Commissioner, R. K Pandita and various other senior officers.

The Members of the Apex Advisory Committee extended their gratitude to the Chief Minister for taking keen interest in the welfare and rehabilitation of migrants and highlighted the efforts made by the Chief Minister to enhance the monthly cash relief upto Rs. 6,600 per month per family. They reposed full faith in the dynamism of Omar Abdullah in getting their other demands including enhancement of the assistance for construction of houses from Rs. 7.5 lakh to over Rs. 20 lakh per family realized.

refused to comment on the opposition to his concert.

Security measures have already been beefed-up in the Valley for the musical performance that would be telecast live in 104 countries. Zubin Mehta has conducted the Vienna, Berlin and Israel Philharmonic Orchestras and has recently celebrated 50 years of musical collaboration with all three ensembles. In 1981, the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra awarded him the title of music director for life. Mehta has conducted over 3,000 concerts with this ensemble including tours spanning five continents. In 1978, he took over the post as music director of the New York Philharmonic commencing a tenure lasting 13 years, the longest in the orchestra's history.

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for promotion as Assistant Professor with effect from 26-01-1995, for having completed pre-requisite teaching experience of three years and in comparison the private respondent Dr. Shashi Gupta was held to be eligible for such promotion with effect from 23-041995 as she had unauthorisedly taken foreign assignment for about five years. However, while affecting promotions, the Government with ‘ulterior motive’ of conferring undue benefit upon the private respondent promoted her with effect from 23-04-1994 which was done in ‘blatant violation’ of the recommendations of the PSC. In the meantime another Professor of GMC Jammu, aggrieved of the alleged ‘fraudulent’ promotions of the respondent doctor has also filed CMP seeking impleadment as party to the proceedings.

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from both Kashmirs, local self governance, making Line of Control irrelevant and a joint supervision mechanism involving India, Pakistan and Kashmir and when the Musharraf mooted the four point formula for the settlement of Kashmir issue most separatists, except Syed Ali Shah Geelani, supported the idea,” Beg said.

“When Pakistan is ready for four point formula what hesitates Indian from moving forward with this formula as number of world disputes are being resolved through negotiated settlements, If Pakistan is showing flexible approach India should also be lenient so that all disputes could be settled peacefully including Kashmir issue which is the bone of contention between two countries,” he added.

Additional General Secretary NC Dr Mustafa Kamal told KNS that both Prime Ministers should take positive steps towards the Kashmir dispute. “There was a time when violence was in Kashmir and government of India was emphasizing that once the violence comes to end the issue of Kashmir will be resolved. Now when violence has gone over they should resolve Kashmir issue.”

About the importance of dialogue he said, “The process suffered many setbacks despite many hiccups, it has been able to move forward. But now both the countries had realized that the policy of confrontation was not in the interest of their people and there was no other option except dialogue and reconciliation,” he said.

Meanwhile urging both Prime Ministers to make dialogue result oriented PDP said that it is imperative for both countries to resolve Kashmir issue. “I think there is an urgent need for the dialogue as tension has aggravated between two countries across LOC. so we expect that the talks between two Prime Ministers at this point of time will help to ease out the tension and peace process should resume,” PDP Chief Spokesperson Nayeem Akhtar told KNS. “Both countries should take Separatist leaders in confidence so that a permanent and long lasting solution could be found which is in the interest of both countries and both the countries should go ahead with the CBM’s that have already been suggested but not implemented properly,” he added.

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returned from Kashmir 25 days ago and not three days ago as claimed by the police and reported in media. He was found dead by the landlord of the building he lived in, and not by college authorities,” he said.

“The landlord’s son informed us about his death on September 4 at 10:35 pm. Thus, it is beyond fact that some Navneet came to the deceased room at 1 am and found him hanging. After the call, we spoke to the police investigating officer, Uday Singh present at the site on the landlord’s son’s cell phone and he confirmed that Mannan is dead,” he added.

Prof Wani told KNS that when the family members went there (Ghaziabad) they were not shown the body neither before post mortem nor after that. “Police didn’t show us FSL reports and termed it a suicide which is incorrect and pathetic. They want to close the case as portraying it as suicide,” he claimed.

Inspector General Police (IGP) Kashmir Abdul Gani Mir said they are in touch with UP police and are ensuring they do the proper investigation. “Premiafacie they (UP police) have told us it is a suicide but further investigations are going on,” he told KNS. Meanwhile, the body of Manan which reached here around 11.45 am was laid to rest at his ancestral grave yard Buchwara, Dalgate. Thousands of locals and other people took part in his nimaz-e-jinazah.

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some time ago addressed Mr. Manish Tewari, Union Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting, to stress, interalia, the need for the requisite steps being taken to strengthen AIR and Doordarshan services in the State, besides ensuring optimum utilization of the available infrastructure. Mr. B. B. Pandit, Member Finance, Prasar Bharati, participated in the discussions.

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Sources privy to the CC meeting told KNS that Congress lodged a strong protest in the meeting and made it clear to its ally Chief Minster must revoke the nominations, however a senior National Conference leader who was part of the NC team that took part in the meet told KNS that both the parties had their own

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reservations and view points on the issue, but the leader was non committal on whether the two allies reached any common ground in the meeting. “We had our views and they had their own.” The NC leader wishing not to be named told KNS when he was asked whether the two parties sorted out their differences in the meeting. The meeting lasted for more than one and a half hour and was attended by Dy. Chief Minster Tara Chand, Finance Minster Ab. Rahim Rather, Floriculture Minster Pirzada Mohammad Syed, Rural Development Minister Ali Mohammad Sagar and CAPD Minster Ch. Mohammad Ramzan. Meanwhile in an important post coordination committee meeting development all congress Ministers met for an emergency meeting at Deputy Chief Minster Tara Chand’s residence late in the afternoon and was chaired by the JKPCC President Prof. Siaf ud din Soz during which the members reportedly stressed on parting ways with NC, if it did not revoke the nomination. A Senior Congress leader pleading anonymity told KNS that the state congress leadership was in no mood to let the issues die down so easily.

“This has been the second time after Hassan Khan incident that NC has violated the Coalition dharma and has backstabbed Congress, but we want to make it clear to NC that we won’t cow down this time.” The congress leader added.

It is believed that during the meeting at Tara Chand’s residence, the congress ministers arrived at a decision to involve the high command and put pressure on it to take a tough stand against NC decision.

Meanwhile a delegation reportedly comprising of nearly hundred workers from Kargil have arrived in Srinagar on Friday and are camping at party headquarters on MA road seeking withdrawal of support to Omar Abdullah led government.

Mishaps........

by Mohammad Ashraf Yatoo son of Ghulam Qadir resident of Hayatpora, Chadoora hit and injured two girls Yusharat age 09 years and Sabreena age 07 years daughters of Javid Ahmad Waza resident of Wathoora, Chadoora at Wathoora, Budgam, in the jurisdiction of police station Chadoora. Both the injured were shifted to Sub District Hospital, Chadoora for treatment. A case has been registered in this regard.

A Tata Sumo bearing registration number JK05B/6952 hit and injured a pedestrian Riyaz Ahmed Mir son of Ghulam Nabi resident of Ikhrajpora Radio Colony, Rajbagh, Srinagar near Snow land Sonamarg, Ganderbal. The injured was shifted to Public Health Centre, Sonamarg for treatment. A case has been registered in this regard.

A School Bus bearing registration number JK05A/4022 hit a Motorcycle without registration at Shanger Gund, Sopore, in the jurisdiction of police station Sopore, resulting in injuries to Motorcyclist Khalid Bashir son of Bashir Ahmad Peer resident of Babagund Sello. The injured was shifted to hospital for treatment. A case has been registered in this regard.

ZABARWAN TIMES Govt. mulls to earmark revolving funds for agri farms: Mir Srinagar, September 06: farms as backbone of the Minister for Agriculture, Mr. department, he emphasized Ghulam Hassan Mir has said the need for taking all that Government has been necessary measures and mulling to earmark special innovative techniques to revolving funds for the increase the productivity and Government Agriculture to educate the farmers about Farms to ensure timely these facilities. purchase of fertilisers, seeds, The Minister stressed the engagement of labour for need for bringing the entire sowing and harvesting cultivable farm area under purposes and to enhance the crop during the ensuing their overall efficiency.

Rabi season. He stressed the The Minister said this while need for strengthening the chairing a meeting of officers farms by creating durable and farm managers, which infrastructural facilities like was convened here to review fencing, irrigation for the functioning of the achieving more tangible Government agriculture results. He impressed upon farms in the Valley. the farm managers to take all Expressing satisfaction on necessary steps to ensure the functioning of Potato yield in the farms as per the Development Farms, the national parameters. The Minister emphasized the Minister was briefed about need for taking more the activities of all 25 innovative measures to government farms in the enhance the productivity and Va l l e y a n d m e a s u r e s quality of the crop. Though initiated to enhance their he was not satisfied on the efficacy. It was further p e r f o r m a n c e o f S e e d informed that the department M u l t i p l i c a t i o n F a r m s has formulated six projects Padgampora, Markundal for strengthening the a n d Ve g e t a b l e S e e d infrastructure for farms and Multiplication Farms and submitted to the NABARD stressed the need for putting for funding. The officers earnest efforts to improve assured the Minister to their efficiency for the improve the efficiency of the benefits of farming commu- farms and achieving the nity. Terming the agriculture targets.

Legal Aid Camp at Athwattoo on Sept 11 Bandipora, September 06: According to Chairman, District Legal Services Authority, Bandipora, an awareness camp is being organized at Athwattoo Bandipora on September 11, 2013. The participants on the occasion would be sensitized

about their rights, significance of Lok Adalats, mediation, besides the responsibilities of government machinery.

Legal experts shall impart necessary legal awareness about the settlement of cases of different nature during the LokAdalats.

Geelani continues to be under house arrest Briefs foreign journalists at his residence

Srinagar, September 06: Hurriyat Conference (G) chairman Syed Ali Geelani, who continues to be under house arrest, was again not allowed to offer Friday prayers today. In a statement a spokesperson of Hurriyat (G) said Geelani was never allowed to offer Friday prayers in local mosque. “A large contingent of police is surrounding his residence and the visitors are subjected to harsh questioning and enquiries,” he said.

Meanwhile, the spokesman said that amid government move for musical concert, the media men from West continue to visit Hyderpora residence of Geelani. “Media men from newspapers and broadcasting organization of international repute including New York Times, Washington Post, BBC, National Radio of USA and German television in their interview with Geelani

asked about the latest developments and his stand with respect to Kashmir issue and music concert organized

by German embassy. Delhi in a bid is hell-bent to mislead international community,” Geelani said. While briefing the world media about the ground realities he added that people of Kashmir with their sincere heart have always greeted tourists and visiting personalities and said that “we don’t keep any sort of grudge against any nor we have any enmity with a particular person.”

In his comments over the Zubin Mehta’s musical concert, Geelani said that it was more politically motivated than a cultural show and added that India under this garb intends to convey the distorted picture as per its agenda. In his interaction with foreign media he briefed them about the grim situation

prevailing in valley and said that “our nation is in a state of mourning and Delhi has turned down our demand for mortal remains of Mohammad Afzal Guroo.”

While expressing his dismay said that when entire nation is protesting against the forced disappearance of more than ten thousand youth and the innocents killed in Markundal and Gool incidents the “Indian authorities in collaboration with Germany are presenting the interpretation of the situation as per their ploy and portray the situation otherwise and as if there is no problem.”

Speaking to Daily New York Times, Geelani said that although European Union supports “our cause for right to self-determination, however contrary to this German government does not understand its responsibility.”

Mirwaiz welcomes scheduled meet of Indo-Pak PMs

Srinagar, September 06: Welcoming the scheduled meeting of India and Pakistan Prime Ministers on the sidelines of UN General Assembly meeting, Hurriyat Conference (M) Chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq Friday stressed upon the leaders of both nations to start resultoriented negotiations to solve Kashmir including other issues instead of confrontations.

Addressing a gathering at historic Jamia Masjid, Mirwaiz said that the meeting of leaders in New York provides them with an opportunity to restart the peace negotiations. He said wars and bloodshed were no solution of issues since they have only brought sufferings and pain for Kashmiris and people of south Asia as a whole.

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Dy CM flags-off educational-cum-motivational Bharat Darshan Tour -2013 of Kashmiri students cating in them sense of brotherhood and patriotism. “Meeting and talking with high profile personalities of the country will also help them

SRINAGAR, SEPTEMBER 06-

Lauding the role of Border Security Force in safe-guarding the Nation, the Deputy Chief Minister said that the BSF has been doing ap-

Deputy Chief Minister Tara Chand flaggedoff Bharat Darshan Tour-2013 organized by BSF Kashmir Frontier for Kashmiri students here Friday.

The Bharat Darshan tour-2013, for Brave Kashmiri Girls from Snow Valley to Silicon Valley and Brave Kashmiri Boys from Parimahal to Hawamahal, comprising two contingents, one each of 20 girls and 22 boy students selected from remotest villages and far-off areas of Kashmir valley.

The students would be taken by air to different parts of the country to expose them to various cultural, historical and other famous places, besides interacting with President of India and other prominent personalities of the country.

Tara Chand appreciated BSF for organizing the tour, saying that besides performing security related duties; BSF has also been over the years initiating people friendly welfare measures including organizing Bharat Darshan tours for the students living in far-off areas of the state.

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Gurezi inaugurates ATM at Dawar

the Minister while interacting with the people after inaugurating the ATM installed by the Jammu and Kashmir Bank limited at Dawar Gurez Branch Friday.This is the first machine established by the Bank authorities in the Tehsil Gurez.Later, the Minister convened a meeting with the Banking officers and Tehsil officers of various departments and took overall review of the pace of progress on all developmental works and welfare

to sanction advances in time and ensure rate of interests on advances and deposits are displayed prominently in all J&K Bank Branches functioning in the Tehsil.Earlier, the Minister visited various areas included Khandyal and Wanpora villages of the Gurez Tehsil and took stock of development works under execution in these areas.The Minister directed the officers and engineers of R&B Department to gear up their field functionaries and ensure

Mian Altaf inaugurates zonal forest office, disburses over Rs. 18 lakh among 101 families,

drain besides construction of fencing graveyards in these villages for which Rs. 20 lakh will be released.Responding to the demand put forth by locals regarding construction of bunds, Gurezi directed the PHE, Irrigation and Flood Control Departments to gear up their filed functionaries and survey the areas and identify spots and submit a detailed proposal to the concerned quarter so that the funds could be arranged for the purpose.

every effort is being made by the Government to increase the allocation under the IAY scheme in order to bring maximum families under its ambit. He said the number of families, deserving for benefit under IAY, are increasing, adding that “it is not possible for us to extend the benefit of the scheme to everyone, at a time, in view of limited financial resources available with the Government”.

The Minister said that

Rather visits Tosa-Maidan

Pitchs for marketing it’s tourism potential SRINAGAR, SEPTEMBER 06: The Minister for Finance and Ladakh Affairs, Abdul Rahim Rather has said that all necessary measures will be initiated to exploit the vast and multi-dimensional tourism potential of Tosa-maidan- the Valley of huge lush green meadows and breath taking pastures spread over about 3000 kanals of land in Central district Budgam. It is situated in the upper reaches of Himalayan Range about 10 kms from Khag, Budgam.

Speaking to the people of Sitharan and a group of nomadic Gujjars and Bakerwals, during his maiden visit to Tosa-maidan- a picturesque valley of alpine meadows, surrounded by dense forests,the Minister assured that all necessary measures will be taken to market the vast tourism potential of Tosa-maidan in the world of tourism, adding that the initiative will bring socio-economic prosperity in this backward pocket of the State besides opening new vistas of employment avenues for the local youth. He said a road

project from Drang to Tosa-maidan costing Rs. 11.50 crore has already been sanctioned by the State Government under NABARD funding and assured that all the resources will be mobilized to complete black topping of Drang to Sitharan stretch of this road during the current fiscal. He said cabinet approval for necessary forest clearance for construction of 2nd phase of the road from Sitharan to Tosa-maidan will be sought on war-footing which will go a long way in bringing Tosa-maidan on the tourism map of the world. He said Tosa-maidan has a potential to be developed as a vast Himalayan tourism circuit between Yousmarg to Dhoodpathri to Tosa-maidan to world famous Gulmarg in near future.

The Minister was accompanied by the District Development Commissioner Budgam Khursheed Ahmad Shah, SSP Budgam Mohammad Irshad, executive engineer R&B, Budgam, Mushtaq Ahmad, District President NC, Advocate Shaheen, and concerned engineers and officers of the district administration.

While listening to the problems faced by locals at Tosa-maidan, Rather was apprised about the hardships caused to the people of the area and nomadic Gujjars and Bakerwals due to artillery drills conducted by Army in this meadow which is used by them for cattle breeding. While demanding shifting of the firing range to some other un-inhabited area, the locals said that sometimes unexploded shells during firearms practice explode when the movement of people starts in the meadows in summer months, resulting in the loss of precious human and animal lives. The locals also complained about inadequate drinking water supply in Tosa-maidan and demanded installation of more water posts there. Rather gave patient hearing to the people and said that their genuine grievances will be redressed earnestly. He said basic purpose of his visiting Tosa-maidan by road was to get first hand appraisal about the problems confronting the people living in and adjacent to this meadow.

Rs 14.90 cr expended on tourism infrastructure in Rajouri G.A.Mir stresses on quality tourism infrastructure SRINAGAR, SEPTEMBER 06: Rajouri Development Authority Board meeting was held here Friday to review the physical and financial achievements registered for development and up gradation of tourist related infrastructure in the District.Minister for Tourism, Mr Ghulam Ahmad Mir chaired the meeting while as Minister of State for Health, Shabir Ahmad Khan, Legislators, Dr. Ramash Sharma, Chudary Zulafkar Ali and Commissioner Secretary Tourism and Culture, Mr Atul Duloo were also present in the meeting.While reviewing the physical and financial achievements, the meeting

was informed that since the inception of RDA, tourism developmental projects worth Rs. 33.23 crore has been taken up in the district under Centre and State Plans against which Rs. 14.90 crore were expended till last financial year.The meeting after thread bare discussion approved Rs 1.50 crore action plan of RDA for current financial year. The meeting was told that under Integrated Development of Tourist Circuit Darhal-Shaker Marg project funds to the tune of Rs 119. 70 Lakh have been released by the Centre, out of which Rs 40.13 lakh stands utilized and the work is going on under various components. It was also informed that work on additional accommodation at TRC Shahdra Sharief is apace at a cost of Rs 65 lakh and would be completed within one month.The formulation of Master Plan, land acquisition, out sourcing of assets, completion of on-going projects etc also came under dis-

brave BSF men who serve and keep vigil along high mountainous peaks, deserts, plains and forests. He also paid homage to the martyrs who lay their lives for the Nation.

Deputy Inspector General, BSF Rajinder Pandey said that like previous years, this year too BSF is organising Bharat Darshan Tour for both boys and girls from the valley as a good-well gesture.

Highlighting the background and various itineraries of present tour, Deputy Inspector General, said that the journey would bring new experiences to the students. He said it was an educationalcum-motivational Bharat Darshan Tour organized with the aim to acquaint the students with varied ethos of the country. They would visit Banguluru, Mysore, Delhi, Agra, Gwalior and Jaipur and witness historical sites and places. He said that the trip would provide them an opportunity to visit various parts of the country and understand the culture of people living in other states.

DIG, BSF presented votes of thanks on the occasion.

Later, the Deputy Chief Minister gave away presents to the students.

cussion during the meeting and concerned authorities were directed to keep close coordination with each other for removal of impediments which hamper completion of the projects in time. The Tourism Minister said that the main objective of the government was to provide quality infrastructure facilities to the visiting tourists with focused attention for developing new tourism potential spots. He underscored the need for time-bound completion of the on-going projects and stressed upon the concerned chief executive officers (CEOs) not to create liabilities while taking up new projects.“The existing tourism projects should be completed in all respects and outsourced after completing legal formalities. The utilization certificate of each project should be submitted before forwarding new detailed project reports for the creation of tourist-related infrastructure.

Government of India has increased the amount from Rs. 45000 to Rs. 75000 to be provided to every family in three equal instalments and asked concerned to evolve a mecha-

spective areas and bring into the notice of the Government through their representative about any discrepancy or poor quality of work so that corrective measures are

07.9.2013

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

nism so that the beneficiaries will not have to face any difficulty in collecting the money.

He asked the authorities of Rural Development Department to understand their responsibilities and ensure that money are delivered in minimum possible time to the beneficiary.

Main Altaf asked people to monitor the development works coming up in their re-

taken by the Government in time.

The Minister said that Rs 10.84 crore have been earmarked for 770 works being taken up in Kangan block out of which 200 works stands completed so far. He said 3 Panchayat Ghars have been completed out of 14 while work on remaining Panchayat Ghars is at different stages of completion in the block.

Arrangements finalized for smooth conduct of SSRB examination at Shopian SHOPIAN, SEPTEMBER 06: The Deputy Commissioner Shopian Friday convened a meeting of officers of concerned departments including Revenue, Education and Police to review the arrangements for the smooth conduct of Services Selection Recruitment Board examination on September 14, 2013 at 12 Examination Centres set up for the purpose.

It was decided that the district be divided in two zones viz Shopian and Imam Sahib for which special Inspection Committees comprising of three members each headed by Additional District Development Commissioner and Additional Deputy Commissioner, Shopian be constituted to monitor the smooth conduct of examination in a transparent manner.

In the meeting, the officers of various concerned departments were briefed about the importance of the event and directed to gear up and coordinate to ensure smooth conduct of the said examination.The meeting also decided about the assignments to different officers, as well as the transport plan was finalized on the occasion, besides the security arrangements to be made by the Police department. It was decided that Section 144 Cr. P.C. be imposed around 200 metres of Examination Centres to ensure the maintenance of law and order on the day of examination at the centres. It was also decided to constitute two teams, one for receipt of the examination material and its deposition at the strong room under the control and supervision of District Treasury Officer Shopian and second for its dispatch to the centres on the day of examination.A control room shall be established at Deputy Commissioner’s office round the clock to supervise the smooth conduct of the examination. The concerned officers and the supervisory staff were directed to remain in constant touch with the control room for redressal of any inconvenience during the event.

4258 candidates to appear in SSRB exams in Bandipora BANDIPORA, SEPTEMBER 06: As many as 4258 candidates are going to appear in the written test of Services Selection Recruitment Board examination scheduled for September 14 & 15, 2013 in Bandipora district.

For this purpose, 16 examination centres have been set up.This was stated during an officers meeting here Friday with Deputy Commissioner, Bandipora in chair. The meeting was convened to finalize the arrangements for smooth conduct of the examination.The Deputy Commissioner on this occasion enjoined upon the officers to keep close coordination with each other and ensure that the examinations are conducted smoothly.

He said that monitoring committee headed by Additional Deputy Commissioner, Bandipora, Chief Education Officer, Bandipora and Principal DIET, Bandipora, Deputy Superintendent of Police Headquarter, representatives of SSRB has been constituted to inspect the exam centres for the conduct of fair examination in the district. He also directed for keeping available first aid and water facilities at each centre.Additional District Development Commissioner, Chief Education Officer, Chief Medical Officer, Tehsildars besides Principals of Degree Colleges and Higher Sec-

ondary School were present in the meeting.

Ajaz chairs Ethics Committee Meeting SRINAGAR, SEPTEMBER 06:- To discuss the issues pertains to holding of forthcoming Assembly Session, a meeting of Ethics Committee of Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly was held here Friday under the Chairmanship of MLA, Ajaz Ahmed Jan.Legislators, Zahoor Ahmed Mir, Smt Bimla Luthra, Abdul Haq Khan, Sukhnandan Kumar, Bharat Bushan and Baldev Raj Sharma present in the meeting.

Threadbare discussion was held on the issues and the Members put forth their suggestions for bringing efficiency in transacting the business of the House.Stressing for proper utilization of time, the Committee said that it will give a chance to the members to raise more public interested issues during the session. The committee suggested that the Members must submit their questions in advance to the Assembly Secretariat in order to obtain detailed reply from concerned departments to satisfy the Members.

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.

Editorial/Opinion The Daily

Zabarwan Times Saturday, 07 September 2013

Stop prodigality and extravagance in marriage ceremonies

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arriage season is at its peak in the valley with dozens of ceremonies being solemnized everyday. Marriage is a social and a religious duty for every person as this is the basis for the whole social and human mechanism which helps this world to carry on from generation to generation. However, what is worrying everybody is the huge expenditure incurred on these marriages which gives birth to social evils and with the result the whole society has to face the brunt of useless competition, in which irrespective of the economic standing every family has to suffer in one way or the other. On every marriage numerous dishes are prepared and offered to the huge number of guests who are invited and most of these dishes are wasted as the guests cannot take so heavy a lunch or a dinner. Though guest control law is existent in the state but nobody is interested to enforce it or nobody is interested and bothered to go according to this law. The law enforcing agencies have also never taken much interest in the implementation of this law as they are engaged in other problems to be tackled on priority.

The wazwan Kashmiri name for the cuisine served on marriage ceremonies has become so costly that if the money spent on it is invested on the welfare of the newly wedded, it will definitely prove very productive for them in the settlement of their certain economic requirements. In addition to wazwan a lot of money is being spent on the purchase of ornaments and clothes besides the exchange of gifts between the two families who enter in the marital relations of their wards. There are occasions when the marriages or the engagements are broken only because of the bride’s family is not in a position to send heavy duty gifts to the grooms’ family. The dowry has sofar claimed hundreds of lives in our country and it is because of this that a law banning dowry was made by the parliament some years back. Even Islam is quit against the social evils like extravagance and prodigality and it strictly prohibits the same because these ultimately lead to unethical acts. It is perhaps in the best interests of the society and the concerned families that they refrain from spending huge amounts on marriage ceremonies. It also imperative for the civil society to impress upon the people and organize awareness campaign to help the society in getting rid of these social evils.

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Saturday, 07 September 2013

BUDHAL THE HILL STATION OF RAJOURI

K.D Maini

Sardar Ibrahim Khan in a Primary School at Trarkhal, a village of Poonch District On 13th of November, the Pak radiers along with the deserters of Maharaja's forces under the command of Captain Rehmat Ullah and Sakhi Dilaer Suddan captured Rajouri after committing large scale atrocities at Rajouri. They also went towards Budhal and captured the town.

The Pak radiers nominated Mirza Mohammad Hussain as the Administrator of Rajouri area which included Budhal also. Mirza Mohammad Hussain further nominated Sardar Jalal Din as Administrator of Budhal. This setup continued during the winter of 1947 and upto the beginning of summer of 1948.

Lieutenant Col. Bhagwan Singh wrote in one of his article "50 YEARS OF LIBERATION OF BUDHAL" that in the month of November, 1947, the recaptur-

Budhal town comprising of officers and men of Pak army, deserters of Maharaja forces etc. For the operation in Budhal-like hilly terrain, there was need of mules, potters, air sports etc. which were provided to Commander. Lieutenant Colonel Bhagwan Singh was given the task to liberate Budhal by Major General Atma Singh who was In-charge of the operation.

In these circumstances, Lieutenant Colonel Bhagwan Singh alongwith Brigade Major Isher Dass and contingent left Jammu via Reasi to capture Budhal. They crossed the river Chenab at Reasi by ropes and reached near Ans Nallah where two companies of 3rd JAK Rifle were stationed. After making quick appreciation of the situation, Lieutenant Colonel Bhagwan Singh decided frontal attack on Budhal and took enemy by surprise. On 24th of November, they advanced towards Tulli a few kms

n 1846 AD, when Rajouri was captured by Maharaja Gulab Singh, Raja Rahim Ullah Khan of Rajouri was compelled to leave the principality. Thakker Namdhar Khan's son Bandhu Khan alongwith his other family members, also accompanied Raja Rahim Ullah Khan and in light of the decision taken by the residents of Lahore, Raja Rahim Ullah, Bandhu Khan and his family left their native places once for all and settled in village Rohallo of District Kangra in Himachal Pradesh. Bandhu Khan died there leaving behind his two sons namely Sherbaz Khan and Mohammad Hafiz Khan. They tried to come back to their native principality Budhal but they were not allowed by Maharaja Gulab Singh and so they left back and Budhal remained governed by the Dogras.

From 1846 onwards, Budhal remained Budhal has good potential from tourist part of Rajouri Tehsil which was initially governed by Mian Hathu. In 1860 AD, point of view. Its scenic beauty can attract this area became the part of Bhimber District while in 1904 AD Budhal was also affiliated with Reasi District like tourists rom the State as well as from Rajouri and this Administrative setup continued upto 1947. outside the state. Moreover, this track can In 1947, like other parts of the state, Budhal area also became hot and tense be used for adventure tourism also. due to infiltration and attacks of raiders and PoK army. Immediately after Independence, Pakistan tried to capture ing of Budhal, Rajouri, Bhimber and short of Budhal. On 26th November, the Poonch and Rajouri area. Since at that Kotli was planed at Jammu by the Indian Indian forces under the command of time, Maharaja Hari Singh was having forces under the leadership of Lieutenant Lieutenant Colonel Bhagwan Singh and only 8000 Dogra forces which were General Kulwant Singh. Immediately Maj Sansar Singh stormed Budhal town. scattered throughout the state i.e. in operation was started from Jammu and on The enemy after giving half hearted Ladakh, Gilgit, Kashmir, Jammu and 13th April, 1948, Rajouri was recaptured fighting, vacated Budhal town and left Poonch. On the other hand, the revolt of from the enemy.

Lieutenant Colonel towards hills beyond Budhal Town. So, the Suddans which started from Poonch was Bhagwan Singh was a Retired Officer of Indian forces flared the tricolor on Budhal comprised of about 60000 retired ex- 2nd World War. He was recalled by the town on 26th November. After that, they servicemen of 2nd World War and Indian Army in 1947 and keeping in view captured the hill tops surrounding Budhal supported by tribesmen of NWFP and the PoK aggression, on 26th May 1948 he town and lateron, the public who had Pakistan army. Therefore, they were able was directed to advance towards Budhal migrated from Budhal town towards to capture almost all parts of Poonch from Reasi side. At that time, two compa- forest areas came back gradually and except Poonch city and most part of nies of Maharaja's forces were active in settled in their native places.

Rajouri area upto 26th October, 1947 Rajouri and in a part of Budhal area. On the Presently, Budhal is comprised of 51 when the raiders declared so called Azad other hand, the enemy was having its 2 villages. Its Tehsil Headquarter has been Government under the leadership of Battalions which were operating from shifted to another township Koteranka.

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As per 1981 Census, the total population of the tehsil was 55720 souls. Out of which 44634 were Muslims, 10905 were Hindus and 134 were Sikhs apart from 1947 Budhist. Literacy rate was 12.17%.

Only 28.40% working force was available while the marginal farmers were 16.35%. All the villages were having educational facilities. 12 villages were having health facilities. All the villages were having potable drinking water facilities. 14 villages were connected with roads and 18 villages were having power supply.

Presently, 65% population of the tehsil is living below poverty line. Due to locational disadvantages, very less development has taken place in the past.

Serious efforts are being made for the development of the area by creating infrastructural facilities like road linkages, construction of school buildings, health institutions, provision of drinking water facilities, electrification of villages etc. Under Beneficiary Oriented Schemes, people are getting full benefit of plan funds while under the National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP), old-age pension is being provided to 2500 persons. 725 trainees have so far been trained under various trades enabling them to start their ventures. No doubt that due to militancy related activities, the tehsil has suffered a lot and the officers are not in a position to monitor the schemes in remote areas Even then, full efforts are being made to help the people, to create infrastructure, to implement various nature of Beneficiary Oriented Schemes and to redress their grievances by solving their problems.

Budhal has good potential from tourist point of view. Its scenic beauty can attract tourists rom the State as well as from outside the state. Moreover, this track can be used for adventure tourism also.

Therefore, there is need of development of this area for tourism purposes so that the poverty among masses in Budhal tehsil could be removed.

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ASHA the New Hope of health Care Delivery in Rural India

wareness about health care programmes and facilities is the essence for the success of any health care initiative which is closely linked with human development. The Government launched the National Rural Health Mission in 2005 to provide accessible, affordable and quality health care to rural population. One of the key components of the Mission is to provide every village with a trained female community health activist called ASHA or Accredited Social Health Activist. ASHA is selected from the village itself and is accountable to it.

ASHA acts as a bridge between the ANM and the village. She is accountable to the Panchayat. She is an honorary volunteer, receiving performance-based compensation for promoting universal immunization, referral and escort services for RCH, construction of household toilets and other healthcare delivery programmes.

She facilitates preparation and implementation of the Village Health Plan along with Anganwadi worker, ANM, functionaries of other Departments and Self Help Group members.

ASHA works as an interface between community and the public health system. ASHA is the first port of any health related demands of deprived sections of the population, especially women and children who find it difficult to access health services in rural areas.

ASHA programme is expanding across states and has been successful in bringing people back to public health system, increasing the utilisation of outpatient services, diagnostics facilities, institutional deliveries and in-patient care. ASHAs are central feature of National Rural Health Mission (NRHM) community based health care delivery.

They are widely accepted as the most visible face and one of the most successful components of NRHM. Till date

more than 8.85 lakh ASHA workers have been selected, trained and deployed across the country. ASHAs perform the role of facilitation, activism and community level care. Their work includes counselling on improved health practices and prevention of illness and complications and appropriate curative care or referrals for pregnant woman, newborn, ill children as also for malaria, tuberculosis and other conditions. Other than this, ASHAs have also been engaged in the social marketing of products such as sanitary napkins and

remain unattended. A training booklet has been disseminated to state governments to help ASHA in reaching marginalised populations in her area. Incentive package for ASHAs has been increased and payments are being streamlined.

ASHA facilitators are an integral part of the ASHA programme and are to be deployed before the selection of ASHA. An intensive induction training programme of 23 days in 5 episodes is given to the ASHA worker. After a period of six months of her functioning in the village she is sensitised on HIV/AIDS

ASHAs are effective in reaching about 70 percent of the population with their

services but a substantial 30 percent still

remain unattended. A training booklet has

been disseminated to state governments to help ASHA in reaching marginalised

populations in her area. Incentive package for ASHAs has been increased and payments are being streamlined.

spacing contraceptives. To enable ASHAs to perform these roles, most states have established the institutional structures required for training and support. What more needs to be done is strengthening these structures to perform effectively.

ASHAs are effective in reaching about 70 percent of the population with their services but a substantial 30 percent still

issues including Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Reproductive Tract Infections, prevention and referrals. She is also trained in new-born care. The Central Government bears the cost of training, incentives and medical kits. The remaining is funded through central assistance given to state governments under this programme. Over 7.99 lakh ASHAs have been provided drug kits so far. These kits

contain Generic AYUSH and allopathic formulations for common ailments which are replenished from time to time. Most states are also in the process of distributing an equipment kit to ASHAs for providing home-based new-born care.

An evaluation study commissioned by the Planning Commission has revealed that more than 65 percent beneficiaries are visited by ASHA once in 15-30 days. 80 percent beneficiaries have confirmed delivery of free drugs by ASHA. 65 percent beneficiaries have opted for institutional delivery and 60 percent of women availed antenatal care services in government facility proving the significant role of ASHA in motivating pregnant woman for utilisation of antenatal care from public health care facilities. 56 percent of couples reported use of contraception of which 88 percent availed from government health counters.

ASHA has also played an important role in educating patients from the households visited by them to go for treatment of chronic diseases in public health institutions instead of private health facilities. Evaluation study has also pointed out the need to improve payment of compensation to ASHAs and also to provide advance money for emergency transport. The new initiatives are:Establishing an ASHA database in all states; Introducing a system for outcome monitoring; Introducing handbook for ASHA facilitators; and Setting up ASHA grievance redressal mechanism.

In a separate evaluation study in Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand it has been pointed out that there is a great urgency to speed up establishment of support structures and implementation of the programme. All these states will benefit a great deal while having a skilled ASHA at the community level to promote maternal, new-born and child health and family planning.

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

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Don't discount doctor's gut feeling'

Don't discount a doctor's gut feeling when it comes to serious illness, especially those affecting children, a new study suggests.

A clinician's intuitive feeling that something is wrong, even after examination that suggests otherwise, seems to have even greater diagnostic value than most symptoms and signs.

Serious infection can easily be missed in young children and making a diagnosis has been described as "like finding a needle in a haystack."

Studies have suggested it should be seen as highly important in its own right but there is lack of understanding about whether it can be seen as useful, British Medical Journal reported.

The gut feeling hinges on a doctors 'sense of reassurance or alarm,' bearing on their degree of certainty about the prognosis (future outcome) of the disease. Alarm implies that he perceives an uneasy feeling about a possible adverse outcome, according to an Antwerp statement. The team of researchers which also included Paul Van Royen, University of Antwerp, Belgium, therefore carried out an observational study on 3,890 children aged between 0 and 16 years who reported for primary care in Flanders, Belgium in 2004.

Out of the 3,369 children assessed as having a nonsevere illness at the time of consultation, six were later hospitalised with a serious infection.

Results show that acting on gut feeling had the potential to prevent two of the six cases being missed at the cost of 44 false alarms, but that these were not "unmanageable." In fact, 21 out of the 3,890 children were eventually admitted to hospital with a serious infection and nine were not referred at first contact.

However, in four of the nine children, the doctor had a gut feeling that something serious was wrong.

The feature most strongly associated with gut feeling was a history of convulsions and the child's overall appearance and breathing.

The authors also found that gut feeling is strongly influenced by parental concern that the illness is different.

Finally, less experienced clinicians reported it more frequently than their more senior counterparts. However, the diagnostic power of gut feeling was no better in experienced than non-experienced clinicians.

Low calorie cranberry juice may help cut BP

Drin k in g l o w - c al o r i e cr a n b er r y j ui ce r e g ula r ly may help ge t y o u r bl o o d pr e s s ur e un d e r co n tr ol, su gge st ne w f i ndi n g s .

In a stud y th a t me asu r e d t h e effe ct s o f d r i n k ing l ow-c al o r i e c r a nb e r r y j ui ce , pa r t i ci pa n t s dran k ei th e r l o w - c al or i e jui ce o r a pla ceb o drin k ev e r y d a y f o r e i g h t wee ks a s pa r t o f a contr oll e d d i e t.

Blood pr e ssu r e w as m ea s ur e d a t t h e b eg i n nin g, mi d - p o i nt and e n d o f t h e s t ud y . A ft er e ig ht w e e k s, bl o o d p r e s s ur e v a lue s h a d s i g nif ic an tl y d r o p p e d f ro m a n a ver a g e o f 1 2 1 / 7 3 mmHg to 118/7 0 mm Hg fo r t h o s e d r i n ki n g t h e low -calo r i e c r a nbe r r y j ui ce . T h e pla ce b o g r o up show ed no c h a nge .

Res e a r ch er s noted that c r a nbe r r y j ui ce i s r i ch i n a n t i oxidants — na tu r al l y o ccur r i n g m o le cule s i n fru it, tea , w i ne and ot h er fo o d s — wh i ch h a ve been asso c i ate d w i th lo we r b lo o d pr es s ur e i n other stu d i e s.

The stu dy w a s p r e se n t e d a t t h e A m e r i ca n H eart A sso c i ati o n's H i g h B lo o d Pr e s s ur e Re searc h 2 0 12 S c i e nti f i c S e s s i o n s .

Snoring ups BP risk in pregnant women

Women who begin snoring during pregnancy are at greater risk of developing high blood pressure and preeclampsia, a new research from the University of Michigan has revealed.

The research showed pregnancy-onset snoring was strongly linked to gestational hypertension and preeclampsia, said lead author Louise O'Brien, Ph.D., associate professor in U-M's Sleep Disorders Center.

"We found that frequent snoring was playing a role in high blood pressure problems, even after we had accounted for other known risk factors. And we already know that high blood pressure in pregnancy, particularly preeclampsia, is associated with smaller babies, higher risks of pre-term birth or babies ending up in the ICU," said O'Brien.

The study is believed to be the largest of its kind, with more than 1,700 participants. It is the first study to demonstrate that pregnan-

cy-onset snoring confers significant risk to maternal cardiovascular health.

Habitual snoring, the hallmark symptom of sleepdisordered breathing, was defined as snoring three to four nights a week. About 25 per cent of women started snoring frequently during pregnancy and this doubled the risk for high

ally sound vegan diet is variety. For a healthy and varied vegan diet, opt for fruits, vegetables, plenty of leafy greens, whole grain products, nuts, seeds, and legumes. High-fat foods such as oils, margarine, nuts, nut butters, seed butters, avocado, and coconut should be eaten sparingly.

Pros and cons Fruits and vegetables, whole grains, legumes, and nuts have protective

breathing using CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure). It involves a machine, worn during sleep, which uses mild air pressure to keep the airways open. It is possible that use of CPAP may decrease high blood pressure in pregnant women, and O'Brien has such a study currently underway to test this hypoth-

The study found that blood pressure of obese kids is 40 per cent higher than that of healthy youngsters and they have up to nine times more cholesterol in their blood, the Daily Mail reported.

Oxford academics warned that even in children as young as five, their arteries have become lined with fatty deposits so their hearts have to work harder to pump blood.

The study that involved nearly 50,000 five to 15year-olds found the hearts of obese children were enlarged compared with those of youngsters who were a healthy weight.

And the blood pressure and cholesterol of some was already so high that unless they change their lifestyles, they could be 40 per cent more likely to die from a heart attack or stroke in adulthood.

"It's almost like a ticking time bomb of damage going on in their hearts and blood

vessels," the paper quoted Dr Matthew Thompson, one of the study's authors, as saying.

Although researchers have long known that obese children tend to have slightly higher blood pressure and cholesterol levels, they were shocked at the differences compared with those of normal weight -particularly in obese girls, who had far higher blood pressure than healthy youngsters.

The researchers also found cholesterol levels, measuring fatty deposits in the arteries, were between 7.5 and nine times higher than normal.

"The relationship between obesity in children and cardiovascular risk factors such as blood pressure was much greater than we anticipated," said Researcher Dr Carl Heneghan, reader in evidence-based medicine at the University of Oxford.

Improve posture for a flat tummy With a success rate of nearly 40 per cent, invitro fertilisation (IVF) has been steadily gaining popularity among rural couples suffering from infertility, an expert said here Wednesday.

"On an average, one out of every 14 couples suffers from infertility in the country. With a success rate of nearly 40 percent, IVF has been a boon for infertile couples and the treatment has been steadily gaining popularity among the rural population," said gynecologist and IVF expert Gautam Khastgir.

Khastgir associated withthe city-based Bengal Infertility and Reproductive Ther-

apy Hospital (BIRTH) said that of all his patients nearly 60 percent came from rural areas of the state.

"With drastic life style changes, pollution and lack of hygiene, infertility has been on the rise in rural areas. However, the good thing is people are now becoming more

aware and conscious and are opting for IVF to get rid of infertility. Rural population across the country suffering from infertility is now opting for IVF," said Khastgir.

On the urban front also infertility has also been on the rise with obesity, strenuous life and drinking and smoking being the

All of us wish for a washboard tummy but the very thought of all those sit-ups and stomach crunches put us off, right?

Well, there are other means of reducing your paunch, or rather, of stopping it from getting bigger, without even stepping into the gym.

Check them out: Improve your posture If you spend long hours sitting at a desk, in front of a screen, chances are that you slouch, thus leaving the stomach loose and bulging.

The first step towards a taut tummy is to never slouch, whether sitting, standing or walking. Says Merin, physiotherapist, Biorhythm fitness centre,"Weak back muscles affect the abs as well. Something you can do while at your desk is to maintain a straight back, yet comfortable position. A chin up, shoulders back, stomach in posture while walking not only makes you look fitter but makes your tummy look flatter."

Do stretch exercises at work While at your workseat, stretch your back and pull in the stomach. Hold your breath and release. Sway from side to side a few times. Rest your arms on the armrest of the chair and lift

your feet, one at a time. Hold for a few seconds and release. Repeat every half hour or as often as you can. There are also forced breathing techniques for the stomach which you can learn from a professional.

Walk to work "A common misconception is that stomach crunches are the only way to a flat stomach.

Stomach fat is just one part of general body fat; only it shows more," points out Merin. She recommends walking or cycling instead of driving if your workplace is near, and taking the stairs instead of the elevator wherever possible.

Why eat three bananas a day British and Italian researchers have found that eating three bananas cuts the risk of a stroke.

They said that having one banana for breakfast, one for lunch and one in the evening would provide enough potassium to reduce the chances of suffering a blood clot on the brain by around 21 per cent. The findings suggest that

thousands of strokes could be prevented by the consumption of other potassium-rich foods such as spinach, nuts, milk, fish and lentils, reports the Daily Mail.

Although some previous studies have suggested bananas could be important for controlling blood pressure and preventing strokes, results have not always been on-

Veganism, ahead of vegetarianism

Imagine surviving on a diet that excludes chicken, cheese, milk and all your favourite food. Most of us would yell out 'no-way'.

But going vegan is the new fad among the ordinary as well as the admired.

Let's find out more...

For some, it's the latest key to staying fit and toned and for the rest it's the new eco-friendly and animal-protection mantra.

With vegan diet receiving a lot of response, veganism has moved on to being something more than just a diet. It is a lifestyle that you choose to live. The old idea that only long-haired hippies nibble carrots and lettuce in their mountain homes no longer applies.

Veganism — a step ahead of vegetarianism Vegetarians do not eat meat, fish, or poultry. Vegans, in addition, do not consume any products that are derived from animals — eggs, dairy products, honey etc. Moreover, many vegans do not use leather, fur, silk, wool, cosmetics, and soaps derived from animal products.

Be a healthy vegan The key to a nutrition-

blood pressure compared to non-snoring women.

O'Brien writes that these results suggest that up to 19 per cent of hypertensive disorders during pregnancy might be mitigated through treatment of any underlying sleep-disordered breathing.

Pregnant women can be treated for sleep-disordered

Even 5 year olds suffer heart damage

characteristics against major chronic diseases. At the same time, lower intake of calcium and vitamin D can lead to a higher risk of bone fractures in vegans.

Eliminating dairy from the diet removes a good source of calcium. Hence, consume calcium-fortified foods. Also, iron and vitamin B12 deficiencies are a major concern among vegans. While a plantbased diet lowers the risk of age-related problems,

unwise selection of food can lead to adverse health outcomes.

When eating out...

Go for pizza without cheese, Chinese moo shu vegetables, Indian curries and dal, eggplant dishes without cheese, bean tacos without lard and cheese, Middle Eastern hummus and tabouli, Ethiopian injera (flat bread) and lentil stew and Thai vegetable cur-

sistent. In the latest research, scientists analysed data from eleven different studies - dating back to the mid-Sixties - and pooled the results to get an overall outcome.

They found a daily potassium intake of around 1,600 mg, less than half the UK recommended daily amount for an adult of 3,500mg, were enough to lower

stroke risk by more than a fifth.

The average banana contains around 500 milligrams of potassium, which helps to lower blood pressure and controls the balance of fluids in the body.

Too little potassium can lead to an irregular heartbeat, irritability, nausea and diarrhoea.

Researchers from the University

of Warwick and the University of Naples said, "Potassium intake in most countries is well below the recommended daily amount."

But if consumers ate more potassium-rich foods and also reduced their salt intake, the annual global death toll from strokes could be cut by more than a million a year.

Five steps to stronger 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 semiskimmed 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 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. Yoga, walking the dog or listening to music can all help bust stress.

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Be careful while publicising schemes, President tells govt

Acting on Delhi Lokayukta Justice Manmohan Sarin’s recommendations, President Pranab Mukherjee has directed the Delhi government’s Department of Welfare for SC/ST/ OBC and Minority Community “to be careful” in publicising their policies.

The advisory comes after Justice Sarin in May this year recommended to the President that an advisory be issued to Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit and PWD Minister Raj Kumar Chauhan asking them to desist from putting their photographs on application forms offering loan at low rates under the ‘Dilli Swarojgar Yojna’.

Mukherjee also asked the Delhi government to frame guidelines to govern such advertisements.

On receiving the recommendation from Justice Sarin, the President had referred the issue to the Home Ministry to take appropriate action.

In a letter to the Delhi Lokayukta, the Home Ministry conveyed Mukherjee’s directions.

The Home Ministry wrote “it was found that Department of Welfare of SC/ST/OBC/minority and Delhi SC/ST/OBC/ Minority Finance and Development Corporation need not print photographs of the CM and the minister on loan application forms as the practise does not benefit the prospective loanee in any manner”.

In May, after receiving a complaint from BJP MLA Harsh Vardhan, Justice Sarin had recommended that Dikshit and Chauhan ‘desist’ from publishing their photographs on the application forms, block or efface

DA case: Jagan’s remand extended till Sept. 20

A special CBI court in Hyderabad on Friday extended till September 20 the judicial remand of jailed YSR Congress chief Y.S. Jaganmohan Reddy and other accused in connection with a case relating to alleged quid-pro-quo investments in the companies owned by the Kadapa MP. Mr. Jagan, along with other accused including his auditor V. Vijay Sai Reddy, former minister Mopidevi Venkata Ramana Rao, industrialist Nimmagadda Prasad and bureaucrat K.V. Brahmananda Reddy, who are lodged in the Chanchalguda Central Prison were produced before the court through video-conference which extended their judicial remand by another 14 days.Mr. Jagan, who was recently shifted back to Chanchal-

guda jail from Nizam’s Institute of Medical Sciences (NIMS) after his treatment following his indefinite fast against the move to bifurcate Andhra Pradesh, was arrested by CBI on May 27 last year on corruption charges and has been lodged there since then.

Former AP Ministers Dharmana Prasada Rao and Sabitha Reddy, both accused in the case also appeared before the court.

Meanwhile, a group of pro-Telangana lawyers tried to stop the vehicle of Dharmana in the Nampally court premises and raised slogans in support of the statehood demand but police immediately dispersed them.

The case relates to alleged investments made by private firms and individual investors in Mr. Jagan’s companies as a quid-pro-quo for government favours when his father, late Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy was Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister.The court, in the meanwhile, also extended the judicial custody of former Karnataka minister Gali Janardhan Reddy and other accused in the case pertaining to alleged illegal mining involving his OMC firm, till September 20 after they were produced through video-link from the Chanchalguda jail.Last week, the CBI had questioned AP Minister for Major Industries J Geetha Reddy in connection the case against Jagan about the Lepakshi Knowledge Hub (LKH) land allotment.

India has adequate forex reserves:Montek

their photographs on all existing forms and frame guidelines “for issuance of advertisements, hoardings etc., featuring photographs of public functionaries”.During the course of the hearing, the Lokayukta had observed that the decision to print the photographs on the loan forms were taken by Chauhan and approved by Dikshit.

BJP MLA Harsh Vardhan said, “The printing of photographs was intended to get an edge in the forthcoming Assembly elections by forming an image in the minds of the electors.”

He said he had also filed a complaint against Dikshit for misleading voters under the pretext of regularising unauthorised colonies by issuing provisional certificates in the runup to the 2008 assembly elections.

India on Friday said it has “adequate” foreign exchange reserves, at present USD 280 billion to defend its currency amid global volatility and ruled out taking any external assistance unless there is a “radical” change in the situation. Planning Commission Deputy Chairperson Montek Singh Ahluwalia also said the rupee’s fall this year has clearly overshot limits. “With 280 billion dollars in reserves, I don’t think we will be drawing on currency swap arrangements unless there is a radical change in the situation,” said Ahluwalia, who is the ‘sherpa’ to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh at the ongoing summit of the Group of 20 industrialised and emerging economies. India has adequate forex reserves, says Montek Singh Ahluwalia

Jodhpur police receives fresh complaints against Asaram

Jodhpur Police has said it has received fresh complaints against Asaram Bapu even as it dispatched teams to the Ahmedabad ashram of the self-styled godman to collect evidence in the sexual assault case against him.

Many victims have started coming forward with their complaints against Asaram, police said without disclosing the nature of the complaint or the identity of the alleged victims.

They have also offered to help the police in its investigation.Police, however, denied reports that it is in possession of any CD or video clippings given by Asaram’s aide Shiva.

We have not received any such CD or video clipping so far showing bapu or any

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of his activity. We have obtained some evidences out of interrogation of Shiva and are in the process of its verification,” DCP Ajay Pal Lamba said.

Police teams have been sent to Asaram’s ashram in Ahmedabad to collect evidence in the case.

Mr. Lamba said that the case is under investigation and they are yet to interrogate Shilpi, the warden at the Chhindwara Gurukul where the girl was a student and an important link in this case, as she allegedly sent the girl to Asaram.

“She is on our radar and we will arrest her at an appropriate time,” he said adding Asaram’s driver and cook will also be interrogated.Police will also cross examine Shiva and Shilpi and if needed.

Ahluwalia also reiterated that some depreciation of the Indian rupee which had touched historic low of close to Rs 69 last month was justifiable. “But when it was close to Rs 69 there was clear overshooting and the extent of rupee was not all connected with high market volatility,” he said, adding that economists, working on varying assumptions, had estimated the rupee’s value at anything between 59 and 65 rupees against the USD. “Some depreciation was justifiable. But when it was 69 there was clear overshooting that was not desirable,” he said. He said currency markets had “over reacted” against the backdrop of a global volatility in the currencies of emerging economies in the wake of the imminent phasing out of fiscal stimulus by the US.

Life-term given to 6 convicts of Bangalore gang rape

The verdict has come finally in infamous a gang rape case with 21-year old law student held in last October in which eight persons were involved including one juvenile.

The trial of juvenile is going on in Juvenile Justice Board under the Juvenile Justice Act while one person out of eight is still missing. The trial of six persons were going on in Bangalore city court.

Pronouncing the verdict in this case, the Court on Friday termed life sentence to six persons.

The Criminal Injuries Board has been issued directions by the court to pay compensation to the victim.

The eight men allegedly raped the student of the National Law School of India in a forest adjacent to Bangalore University's Jnanabharathi campus.

Seven of the eight men were arrested by the police within a week of the incident. The eighth accused is still missing.

The 21-year-old girl was out with a male friend late at night, when these men, who were allegedly drunk, attacked them.This untoward incident raised questions over the safety and security of women in the city, which is well known as the hub of India's Information Technology (IT) sector.The verdict in infamous Dec 16 Delhi gang rape case is likely to come on September 10, in which six person including one juvenile were accused.

The verdict of Juvenile Justice Board has come and the JJB has ordered to send the juvenile in juvenile reform house for three years.Prime accused of the case Ram Singh was found dead in his cell in Tihar jail after being arrested in this case which attracted the national attention.

190 people killed in Bihar flood; RSS too against naming Modi PM nominee before assembly polls Nitish conducts aerial survey

PATNA: Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar on Friday conducted an aerial survey of 12 inundated districts to take stock of the situation arising out of flood which has claimed 190 lives so far in Bihar.

Returning from the survey, the CM told reporters that the state government has readied all arrangements to meet the challenge of heavy rains next week in Nepal and North Bihar forecast by the meteorological department.

Accompanied by principal secretary disaster management, Vyasji, the CM took round of 12 flooded districts by air. These were Patna, Samastipur, Begusarai, Khagaria, Munger, Lakhisarai, Bhagalpur, Katihar, Bhojpur, Saran, Vaishali and Buxar. Kumar said water level of swollen Ganga river was receding.

He also said that nearly 60 lakh people were affected by the flood. Kumar said relief was distributed among the marooned on a war footing. Relief camps have been set up in the affected areas and necessary items like foodgrain

were given to the victims.

The chief minister said he talked to the collectors of all the districts on the shore of the Ganga and gave them necessary instructions. The Bihar CM said that he himself would review flood relief and rehabilitation work and prepare a report on damage to be sent to the Centre. He said flood relief work was carried out under the disaster

management law in which 75 per cent of the cost was borne by the Centre while state's share was 25 per cent.

Meanwhile, a report from the disaster management department said that 190 people have lost their lives in the flood across the state so far. The highest toll of 30 people was reported from Purnea district while the casualty was 26 in Bhojpur and 21 in Munger, it said.

Kerala: Man kicked mercilessly by cop for waving black flag at Chief Minister

Thiruvananthapuram: A policeman in Kerala has been caught on camera brutally assaulting a protester who had waved a black flag at Chief Minister Oommen Chandy in state capital Thiruvananthapuram on Wednesday.

Visuals captured by TV cameras show a protester of the opposition CPI-M repeatedly kicked in his private parts by a sub-inspector as half a dozen policemen held him back. The man was part of a black flag protest on a road that the Chief Minister's convoy was to take.

The man, in his late 30s, could be seen collapsing in pain from the savage beating. He was taken to the city medical college. The police also allegedly

lathi-charged the other people protesting against the solar scam, allegedly involving the Chief Minister's office and his close aides.Launching swift damage control, the state government has ordered an inquiry and asked the police to take action against their personnel involved in the beating. Kerala's opposition Left Democratic Front has been demanding the Chief Minister's resignation over the solar scam, an alleged con job by a pair of entrepreneurs including a woman named Saritha Nair. A photograph of Ms Nair sharing the stage with Mr Chandy at a function last year and whispering into his ear have been widely circulated by the protesters.

Now, it appears that even the RSS concurs with Shivraj Singh Chouhan's strategy on not naming Narendra Modi the BJP's prime ministerial candidate before the series of assembly polls this year.

The Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister has put a spanner in the Gujarat Chief Minister's march to the top post contender after conveying his concern to the party leadership that naming Modi as a PM nominee would polarise voters in his state.

Sources close to the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) leaders told us that if Modi's name is announced before the assembly elections, it would give the Congress a chance to concentrate the election campaign around Modi's image.

The RSS and some senior BJP functionaries think there are better chances of victory in the assembly polls due in November in Rajasthan, Delhi, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh on local issues and performance of the governments.

Projecting Modi as PM candidate before assembly polls could harm the BJP's chances, they feel.

This argument has been accepted by the

RSS leadership and announcement has been postponed.

After the BJP's Goa session in which Modi was made head of the party's campaign committee, it was L.K. Advani and his camp that put pressure on the party not to announce Modi's name as prime ministerial candidate.

In fact, sources say, Advani took back his resignation from party posts only after assurance by RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat that there would be no announcement on the PM candidate before the Lok Sabha elections due in April 2014.

Later in July, according to sources close to the RSS, when Advani, BJP chief Rajnath Singh, Narendra modi and former party chief Nitin Gadkari met Bhagwat separately in Nagpur, it was decided that

Modi's name should be announced by September 9.

But many senior leaders and the RSS leadership have now developed second thoughts after looking at the situation in the four states.

According to sources, the RSS wants the BJP to fight elections on local issues in Delhi and Rajasthan, misgovernance should be made main election issue where as in Madhra Pradesh and Chhattisgarh, Chief Ministers Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Raman Singh should be the star campaigners projecting their governments' work.

The RSS want the BJP to concentrate more on issues such as corruption and rising prices rather than depend on personality-based contests.

This thinking has put on hold the decision to announce Modi as the PM nominee after the assembly elections.

Now, Modi and rank and files of the BJP will have to wait till the assembly polls are over.

But when the issue crops up again, the RSS will have a tough time keeping the party together on it.

TMC protests against division of West Bengal for creation of Gorkhaland New Delhi, Sept 6 (ANI): Trinamool Congress (TMC) party members protested against the division of West Bengal amid an ongoing demand for the creation of a separate state of Gorkhaland in the region.

TMC supporters blamed the Central Government for playing petty politics over creation of new Gorkhaland state."There are three legislatures in Darjeeling. How can you form a state from only three legislatures? One needs to understand this. Not even single, full session of the lower house of the parliament has taken place.

Some people come up and demand a

separate state. We would never allow the division of West Bengal and we would like to alert the federal government that they should take their steps carefully," TMC leader Sudip Bandyopadhyay said.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, who visited Bagdogra in Darjeeling, said she wanted peace in the region.The Gorkha Janmukti Morcha (GJM) on September 2 forced a complete shutdown over their demand for a separate Gorkhaland state.

The GJM had intensified their agitation for the formation of the separate state of Gorkhaland after the approval

by the Congress party on the creation of a new Telangana state.

Bimal Gurung, GJM president, said a seven member delegation of the autonomous region committee had gone to Delhi to press their demand for the separate state."Today, a forum comprising of lawmakers and legislatures have left to hold talks with the federal government. We will accordingly take the decision after the completion of the talks," said Gurung.

Earlier the Government of West Bengal had asked the GJM to call off the strike failing which they would arrest it leaders.However the regional party

refused to budge from the position.

The Gorkhaland movement that began in 1980s had ended with a truce between the then Gorkha leader Subhash Ghising and New Delhi, after he accepted limited autonomy in 1988 with a new Darjeeling Gorkha Hill Council (DGHC).At least 1,200 people died in the first Gorkhaland campaign, but protests ended a few years later after Gorkha leaders accepted limited autonomy.The Darjeeling hills region is geo-politically and strategically important for India as it lies close to the borders of China, Nepal, Bhutan and Bangladesh.