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Elderly person lost his life-time savings Srinagar, June 11: An elderly person from Srinagar city lost his life-time savings after the felt unconscious in an auto-rickshaw near Hari Singh High Street in Srinagar.

Reports said that Muhammad Shafi Bhat son of Muhammad Sultan Bhat (65) after selling his ancestral house in Safakadal Srinagar shifted to Chattabal area. With an intention to deposit Rs 8 lakhs in Jammu and Kashmir Bank Branch SSI Lal Chowk Srinagar, Bhat was on way towards the bank in an auto-rickshaw when he felt some giddiness and lost conscious.

“I found myself on the bed in SMHS hospital while I was told that some people in HSH Street found him on the roadside and they brought him here. I was shocked to realize that the said auto-driver have See Savings On PG 11..

Protest in city against water scarcity Srinagar, June 11: ) Dozens of people including women on Wednesday held a protest against the scarcity of water in the outskirts of Srinagar city.

Witnesses said the people of Shah Anwar Colony Tengpora blocked the vital Srinagar-Baramulla Highway and chanted anti-government slogans.

The protesters stopped the vehicles causing inconvenience to the people. The protesters said they are without water for days but government is not doing anything.

Meanwhile, the locals of Naveed Abad, Sebdun, Khumeni Chowk told GNS that they are facing immense water scarcity and appealed government to solve the ‘crisis’. (GNS)

On Edit Page Atleast learn a lesson now

As the elections to the State Assembly are nearing, the Congress and National Conference have once again started to enact the same drama of blaming each other for the recent debacle of Lok Sabha Elections and are as usual using very abusive and filthy language against each other. In a recent statement one of the very senior leaders of NC termed Congress as leaches and said that there can be no pre-poll alliance with that party. Even Congress leaders have made it public that there will not be pre-poll alliance between the two political entities. However, one fails to understand as

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Let’s create a ‘Skill India’ and not a ‘Scam India’: Modi

Says his government will leave no stone unturned to fulfill promises New Delhi, June 11: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said that India needs to establish its identity as “skill India” and not “scam India” and there was need to create a people’s movement for good governance.

In his maiden policy speech in the Lok Sabha in reply to the motion of thanks to the President Pranab Mukherjee’s address, Modi, who came to power on May 26 at the head of a NDA government, said the government would “leave no stone unturned to fulfill” the promises made by it.

In his nearly hour-long speech, which he spoke ex tempore and was heard with rapt attention by members, Modi said there was need to take bold decisions and also make small innovative changes at every level for the country to realise its potential.

Reaching out to minorities and underprivileged groups, particularly Dalits, tribals and Muslims, he said there was need for focused activity to improve their economic condition.

He said the conditions of Muslims has remained unchanged, alluding to the fact that nothing much has been done for these people despite all the talk by previous gov-

ernments.

“I don’t see it as appeasement. A body is not healthy, if any of its part is not healthy,” he said with specific reference to the community for the first time.

Sending a strong message on the issue of women’s security, Modi said politicians should stop commenting frivolously on such incidents.

“I want to appeal to the politicians of the country, stop this psychological analysis of incidents of rape. It does not behove of you,” Modi said.

“They are playing with the dignity of our mothers and sisters. Such commentary is not appropriate at political level. The respect and security of women should be the concern of all 125 crore Indians,” he said.

The prime minister’s comments come on a day when Maharashtra Home Minister R.R. Patil was reported as blaming “obscene advertisements” for rapes.

Samajwadi Party chief Mulayam Singh Yadav had also

commented on the issue drawing criticism from women’s groups.

Referring to the speeches made during the two-day debate which lasted over 12 hours and saw participation of 52 members, Modi said there were many who had voiced doubts if the high promises spelt out in the president’s address, which outlines the government’s policy intentions, could be fulfilled.Giving the example of his time as See Modi On PG 11..

Geelani says Pandits welcome to valley without separate land concept

Huriyat (G)’s seminar on 2010 killings foiled

Srinagar, Jun 11 : Huriyat Conference (G) Chairman Syed Ali Geelani while welcoming the return of the Kashmiri Pandits to valley, Wednesday cautioned that the issuance of the separate lands to the community is fraught with the dangerous consequences and the same shall be opposed at large.

According to the KNS correspondent, Geelani while addressing people at Airport road of the summer capital here stated that deliberate attempts are being made to disintegrate Kashmir’s ongoing resistance movement by launching the hidden attacks on Kashmir’s tradition, culture and history. He stated that Pandits are the part of Kashmir’s society and that they will always be welcomed in their homeland. “But here I want to clarify that once they are being offered separate homes at separate places, the same will be unacceptable and shall be opposed at large by the resistance leadership.”

He also launched a scathing attack against GOI over the reports that the PaK refugees in Jammu shall be permanently settled in Jammu. The Huriyat (G) chairman stated that such moves will be countered by the Huriyat leadership and that his amal-

gam will come up with the detailed stand before the masses in the near future. He also termed the decision of the state government over the enhancement in retirement age as an ‘election gimmick’, stating that the damage control exercise is now a futile thing for the present dispensation.

“Also I want to clear that PDP is another face of the Congress and their slogan of change I nothing sans a deception.”

Earlier in the day Huriyat G chief spokesman told KNS that heavy deployment of police was put in place not only on the main gate of Geelani’s residence but on the Airport road as well and the men in uniform did not allow anybody to move towards the venue.

As police did not allow the participants including Shabir Shah and Nayeem Khan to enter the venue of the seminar, dozens of Hurriyat (G) activists protested by raising slogans against the police action.

Later Geelani also defied the house arrest and came out of his residence and lead a sit in on the Airport road along with other leaders. Pertinently, Hurriyat (G) had announced that it will organize a daylong seminar Wednesday, at Hyderpora with its chairman Syed Ali Geelani in chair in memory of 128 innocents who were killed in 2010. The seminar was scheduled to start at 10.30 a.m. A book written on 2010 killings was also to be released on the occasion. (KNS)

Jis Kashmir Ko Khoon Se Seencha, Woh Kashmir Hamara Hai: Dr. Farooq ‘Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah’s voice sent shivers far and wide’

Srinagar, June 11 : National Conference Party President Dr. Farooq Abdullah has said that National Conference was not just another political party but a historic movement that had protected the dignity and identity of Kashmir by rendering innumerable sacrifices and scripting a story of valour, courage and struggle under the voice and command of Sher-e-Kashmir, Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah.

According to a statement issued to KNS, while speaking at a function to commemorate the death anniversaries of veteran NC leaders Late Mirza Mohammad Afzal Beg and Late Khwaja Ghulam Mohuiddin Shah at NC Headquarters in Srinagar, Dr.

Farooq Abdullah said there was a concerted attempt under process to change the demographic character of the State. Dr. Farooq said that vested interests who have nurtured a longstanding desire to break the spine of District Kashmiri IdenHolds meeting with NC Presidents tity and Kashmiri Srinagar, June 11 Nationalism : National were Concoming togethference General er to wageAli a war Secretary Moagainst hammad National Sagar Conference. has asked“They the know rank that and Nationfile of alNational Conference has Confergiven blood in thethe past to protect ence to increase grassroots the interests this State andthe that connect andofrapport with ifpeople there in is line anything with that can foil their evil See plans it isOn thePG staunch Sagar 11.. ideological roots of National Conference. We are the only hurdle in their path and that is why they have all come together to oppose NC”, Dr. Farooq Abdullah said.

Dr. Farooq Abdullah said the destiny of this State and that of its brave, resilient people was intertwined with the destiny of National Conference.

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Fissures apprear in NC

Beg slams Rather for backdoor enters

Says if corrective measures not initiated, NC will face drubbing in LA election Srinagar, Jun 11 : Launching a

scathing attack against the policies of his own party National Conference, senior NC leader and a former Member Parliament from South Kashmir Dr Mehboob Beig on Monday accused finance minister Abdul Rahim Rather for economic disparity and backdoor appointment in Jammu and Kashmir Bank.

According to the KNS correspondent, Beg while addressing a gathering on the anniversary of his father Mirza Afzal Beigh at South Kashmir warned his party to mend its policies or be ready to face drubbing in the upcoming assembly elections. “The May 16 results reflect that NC has lost in 39 out of 44 assembly seats. The PDP that was born in South Kashmir is now accepted in Srinagar and Baramulla also. I agree that people of South Kashmir have been neglected to the hilt and Omar Sahib should address this sense of neglect or otherwise be ready for May 16 results again,” beg remarked, according to KNS corre-

spondent.

Criticizing the role of senior National Conference leader and finance minister Abdul Rahim Rather, the former MP said that majority of the employees of Jammu and Kashmir Bank hail from Charer-e-Shareef. “Rather has employed most of the people from Charar-e-Shareef in JK Bank and don’t the people of Anantnag de-

serve to be adjusted in that bank.

Despite these appointments, Rather Sahib has failed in his constituency to garner support as is reflected in the recently concluded Lok Sabha elections,” Beg stressed.He also censured Rather for his role as the See Beg On PG 11..

China for new security concept to improve ties with India

Uzbek militants claim Karachi airport attack

Stresses the need to take Sino-India relationship farward

Death toll in the attack rises to 39

New Delhi, June 11: Reflecting growing congruence in bilateral ties, China on Wednesday pitched for promoting a new security concept featuring mutual trust and cooperation to take the Sino-India relationship further.

Chinese Ambassador Wei Wei also said that China and India should work closely to push for a mutually beneficial global economic regime and oppose protectionism of any form.

“We should promote new security concept featuring mutual trust, mutual benefit, equality and cooperation,” he said while delivering a lecture at the Institute of Defence and Strategic Affairs.

The comments by Wei Wei came three days after Chinese President Xi Jinping’s Special Envoy and Foreign Minister Wang Yi held extensive talks with External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj during which both sides agreed to further boost ties in diverse fields.

With improving relations, the two countries are exploring the possibility of having joint exercises between the air forces and the navy, besides the armies

which have held three exercises so far and agreed to hold the fourth one in India this year.

Seeking better economic and trade ties, Wei said both the countries should actively seek “common development” while following the principle of mutual benefit, cooperation and win-win situation. He said both countries should make efforts to achieve “peaceful co-existence, equal participation and competition on an equal footing”.

“We should respect each other’s rights to make independent economic decisions, advocate a mutually beneficial global trade and economic regime and oppose protectionism in any forms,” he said.

China is India’s biggest trading partner with two-way trade reaching close to USD 65 billion in 2013, according to official figures.

However, the trade deficit in favour of China continued to mount to around USD 40 billion which is a matter of concern for India. India has consistently been raising the issue of increasing trade deficit See China On PG 11..

Cabinet approves scheme to appoint 8475 teachers, 43 posts for implementing RUSA Srinagar, June 11: The Cabinet which met here today under the chairmanship of Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah authorized the School Education Department to implement a scheme for the appointment of 8475 teachers on academic arrangement, along the lines of the scheme, already in vogue for higher secondary schools for the appointment of lecturers, an official spokesman said.

The spokesman in a statement issued to GNS said: “These temporary appointments on academic arrangements shall be for the duration of the academic session or till the regular selection of teachers by the Services Selection Board, whichever is earlier.”

He said in another decision, the Cabinet accorded sanction to the creation of State Project Directorate, Rashtriya

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Uchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (Mission Directorate), including the creation of 43 posts of different categories for the establishment of State Project Directorate (SPD) to implement the Centrally Sponsored Scheme RUSA in the State from the year 2014-15.

The Union HRD Ministry launched RUSA as the 3rd tier of Centrally Sponsored Schemes in the Education sector following Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (Elementary Level) and RMSA (Secondary Level). The scheme was approved in October last year, the spokesman said.

The Cabinet also sanctioned revision/up-dation of the list of the identified post (gazetted and non-gazetted) of persons with disabilities notified vide Government Order No.108-SW of 2013 dated 01-04-2013 and its replacement by the See Cabinet On PG 11..

Islamabad, June 11: Uzbek militants on Wednesday claimed responsibility for the deadly assault on Karachi’s international airport that killed at least 39 people, underscoring Pakistani Taliban’s reach and its ability to recruit foreign fighters to carry out suicide attacks. Ten Uzbek militants entered the Jinnah International Airport on Sunday night from different directions in two groups, resulting in a bloody standoff lasting for about 13 hours.

Taliban has claimed responsibility of the attack.

Shahidullah Shahid, Taliban spokesperson, told media that it was a joint operation by the TTP and Uzbeks.

He said the groups had also cooperated in the past as they are fighting for a common purpose.

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Govt constitutes committee to review stone pelting cases

Will take a decision on amnesty after receiving report: Kichloo Srinagar, June 11: State government has appointed a committee headed by IGP Kashmir to review the cases of around 50 youth detained under the charges of stone pelting.

Talking to KNS, Sajad Kichloo, Minister of State for Home Affairs said: ‘We have constituted a committee headed by IGP Kashmir to review cases of youth involved in stone pelting.

Many of these cases are presently being heard by the court and we will try to take a lenient view in cases where the youth are found involved in minor offences.”

Kichloo said that a decision will be taken only after the committee submits its recommendations. “We do not want our youth to go astray and we want to facilitate their bright careers. We want to help our youth to come out of depression

and anxiety and channelize their potential in the best possible manner for their empowerment,” Kichloo told KNS. Reliable sources told KNS the committee will review cases of 50 youth in the first phase. The sources in police told KNS that 56 youth are presently booked under stone pelting charges which include one from Anantnag who is under police custody, one from Kulgam presently under judicial custody, eight from Shopian presently under police remand, four from Pulwama presently under police remand, 21 from Sopore presently under police remand, 21 from Baramulla out of which 17 are presently under police remand and four are under judicial custody.

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FROM THE FRONT PAGE

Omar Gujarat chief minister, Modi said similar doubts had been expressed on his promise of providing 24-hour power supply across the state but he had fulfilled the promise.

“It is understood that people will have doubts... But I assure this house that the path mentioned by the president, we will leave no stone unturned to fulfil them.”

“For us, the president’s address is not just a tradition or ritual. Everything we said has sanctity. It will be our endeavour to fulfill (the promises) and it will also inspire us to work.”

Modi began his speech by asking members to excuse him for any lapses he might make as he was new to the house. Modi said that MPs were “the repositories of the people’s hopes”.

Modi said that government’s target of providing houses for all by 2022, the 75th anniversary of country’s independence, should be a “movement” and every MP, irrespective of his or her party, should support it.

“Let it be a 10-12 year long programme... make it a movement. On 75 years of independence, we will remember all the great heroes of our country,” he said.

Modi said Mahatma Gandhi had converted the urge for freedom among people into a people’s movement.

“There is need to make a people’s movement for good governance,” Modi said and added that everyone should feel that the task he or she was doing was “for the country.”

He also called for paying fitting tributes to Mahatma Gandhi’s birth anniversary by inculcating the habit of cleanliness and making it a nation’s movement.

Dwelling on the need for realsing the country’s demographic dividend, he said country should pay attention to skill development as India was a young nation and 65 percent of the country was below the age of 35, but the majority lacked skills.

In a veiled attack on UPA government whose term in office was riddled by controversies related to corruption, Modi said India’s image has become synonymous with “scam-India.”

“We have to make India’s identity as skill India,” Modi said.

Modi also said women need to come to the mainstream of economic activities.

“Our mothers and sisters need to be connected with the mainstream from economic point of view,” he said.

Citing the example of Sikkim, which will soon become an organic state, Modi said the goal, if achieved, will transform the lives of those living in the hill states.

He said the whole of north-east India should be developed as an “organic state” to help the region prosper and capture the global market for organic products.

“There exists a massive demand for organic agricultural produce in the world today. A large section of the world’s population today is interested in holistic healthcare, and is willing to pay any amount of money for such organic products,” he said.

“If a small state like Sikkim can do it, why can’t we dream of developing the whole of north-east as an organic state? The government of India will help it in capturing the global market.”

Beg chairman of District Development Board saying that the finance minister would disallow the party MLA from speaking while as he would always allow PDP MLAs to put forth their point of view. He also remarked that Rahim Rather as the chairman of the district board failed to discharge his duties. He said such action of NC senior leaders are the major reason for the debacle of NC in the recently held Lok Sabha polls. Pertinently, no NC flag was hoisted during the function.

“If you don’t learn from the mistakes that you commit in the past, then your rout is inevitable. You ignored south Kashmir and its people and that is the reason that you faced this huge defeat in the recent elections.

You have yourself facilitated PDP’s win through your wrong policies.”

Beg maintained that he had at several times informed the party about the wrong policies and steps being taken by government but according to Beg, the party didn’t pay any heed to his repeated suggestions. He admitted that as compared to PDP, his government did little for the people of south Kashmir that resulted in party’s erosion from the region. (KNS)

China and seeking greater market access in China to bridge the gap.

Uzbek statement today that its fighters attacked the airport.

“Ten brave martyrdom-seeking mujaahids of Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan wearing their explosive-filled vests attacked a very special section of Karachi International Airport of Pakistan,” the group said.

It said the attack was in revenge to the May 21 air strikes by army in North Waziristan which had targeted the Uzbek rebels’ hideouts.

Earlier, Director General paramilitary Rangers had said that the attacker did not look like locals and had facial resemblance with people from Uzbekistan, Chechnya and Afghanistan.

IMU fighters, who are not more than a few hundreds, are hosted by Pakistan Taliban in the tribal region and they are known for their ruthlessness and ferocity.

With the recovery of more bodies, authorities on Wednesday said the death toll has increased to 39.

Farooq “We safeguarded the aspirations of our people when those who are shedding crocodile tears today were the biggest collaborators in the erosion of Article 370.

Sher-e-Kashmir Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah spent 24 years in prison when others were falling over each other to earn the spoils of treachery. Mufti Mohammad Sayeed was one among these opportunists when he was Sadiq’s trusted lieutenant at a time when Sadiq sold the special status of J&K to New Delhi”, Dr. Farooq Abdullah added.

Addressing party workers, activists and office bearers at Nawa-e-Subah, Dr. Farooq Abdullah said that the slogan “Jis Kashmir Ko Khoon Se Seencha Woh Kashmir Humara Hai” embodies the history of National Conference and it is this slogan that National Conference will strive for till the last NC worker is standing

Zabarwan Times to safeguard the dignity of our people. “Those who think that one poll debacle will dampen our spirits should take a look at the pages of history. Our spirits were not dampened when they sent Sheikh Sahib to prison for 24 years. Our spirits were not dampened when they toppled democratically elected governments in J&K. Our spirits were not dampened when thousands of NC workers and hundreds of our leaders were killed in cold blood to weaken the voice of Kashmiri Nationalism. They would be foolish to think that our spirits are dampened now. We will rise from the ashes and script a comeback befitting our place in history and the role that we envision for our party in the future of this nation”, Dr. Farooq Abdullah said.

Dr. Farooq Abdullah said that recent remarks from quarters no less in power than the Prime Minister’s Office about the abrogation of Article 370 are serious indicators of troubles ahead of us. “We will have to stand up to this challenge by identifying the enemy within our State, an enemy that is actively collaborating with anti-J&K lobbies for a chance at power. We cannot be cowed down by any secret pacts or covert alliances. We represent the resilience of this nation.

We are Kashmir and Kashmir is us”, Dr. Farooq said as NC workers raised slogans in favor of National Conference and Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah.

Others who spoke included NC General Secretary Ali Mohammad Sagar also. (KNS)

Sagar NC’s tradition of grassroots politics.

According to a statement issued to KNS, the NC General Secretary chaired a meeting of NC District Presidents from all eight districts of Kashmir Province at NC Headquarters at Nawa-e-Subah Complex in Srinagar in the presence of NC Provincial President Nasir Aslam Wani and sought feedback about the status of mass outreach measures being taken in their respective districts. Ali Mohammad Sagar also impressed on the District Presidents to ensure that the directives of Party President Dr. Farooq Abdullah and Party Working President Omar Abdullah are followed in letter and spirit at all levels of the organization in their respective areas.

Discussing the plans to consolidate the party support base across the valley with the District Presidents, NC General Secretary Ali Mohammad Sagar said there was a need to counter the misleading propaganda of our opponents by relying on truth and facts.

Sagar said that NC workers and activists should blunt the lies of the opponents by presenting the achievements of the Omar Abdullah led government before the people.

Ali Mohammad Sagar asked the District Presidents to ensure that the office bearers and party workers in their respective districts remain available and accessible to address the grievances of the people at all given times. Ali Mohammad Sagar said National Conference was a party of the poor and the voiceless peasant and every effort should be made to rise up to the expectations of the common masses.

NC General Secretary also directed the Provincial President to seek regular inputs from District Presidents about the progress of outreach initiatives in their respective areas and extend all possible organizational cooperation and support in ensuring a synergy of efforts between the Provincial Committee and the District Committees.

NC General Secretary Ali Mohammad Sagar also stressed on the need to strengthen the party’s historic ideological base across the length and breadth of the State while at the same time reaching out to the youth and giving them space within the party so that their energy could be channelized for the betterment of the State.

Also present in the meeting were Senior NC Leader and Minister for Social Welfare Sakina Itoo (who also holds charge of District President Kulgam), NC Senior Provincial Vice Presidents Syed Abdul Rashid and Mohammad Sayed Akhoon and NC Provincial Vice President Mushtaq Ahmed Guroo. (KNS)

Cabinet new list, he informed.

The Cabinet also approved the promotion of Mr. Mohammad Shafi Zahid, Deputy Director Archives, Archaeology and Museums as Director Archives, Archaeology and Museums prospectively, the spokesman added. (GNS)

Kichloo remand and five are under judicial custody.

There is no youth booked under stone pelting charges from Awantipore, Budgam, Srinagar, Ganderbal and Bandipora among these 56 youths booked under stone pelting charges.

The minister of state for home affairs told KNS that the government will review all the cases against youth who have been booked for stone pelting at various places in valley and may release the accused in phased manner who are found to have been booked in minor offences under general amnesty plan.

Kichloo said: “The government has taken a call on the issue after National Conference President Dr Farooq Abdullah said that youth booked under stone pelting charges deserve a hassle free life.” The amnesty plan is seen as one of the initiatives of party’s course correction plans that have been chalked out after facing a drubbing in the recently held Lok Sabha elections in the state. Unconfirmed reports say that around 600 youth were rounded up in the run up to the Lok Sabha polls. But most of them were released after the elections were over.

More than 1,300 youth in the Valley face charges of rioting and stone pelting since 2010. Pertinently, Dr Farooq had on May 29, said the youth booked for stone pelting since 2010 need amnesty. The NC president had opined about amnesty after a group of young boys met appealed him to get police cases against them withdrawn. A group of youth in a party youth convention held in Srinagar had expressed serious concern about their ‘miserable life’ caused by the police cases against them. After meeting addressing the youth convention, while talking to reporters, Dr Farooq had observed “Today, I met youth who, were involved in stone pelting. They told me there are FIRs against them which should be withdrawn. They need to be given some sort of general amnesty,” Abdullah, who met a delegation of stone-throwers at the party headquarters Nawa-e-Subah here, said. (KNS)

Farooq thrown me out from his three-wheeler and fled away with my bag that contained Rs 8 lakhs,” Bhat told CNS adding that police authorities including SSP Srinagar assured him that with the help of CCTV footage, the auto-driver would be traced.

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TENDER NOTICE for Baglihar-III

Traffic Police goes Hi-Tech

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Pens riffles S.H.N.Book the government’s overall policy Planning and Gel Development, B. R. of 40. nearest officer for any sort of Sharma, Principal Secretary to the which is being decided for similarly traffic assistance, complaints The tenders to be accompanied by specimen ofeach items and CDRofRs.3000/= Chief Minister, B. B. Vyas, Principal placed persons of PDD and other deand other grievances. The inPledged in PDD, favour A. of K. SSPMehta, CID SB MD, Kashmirpartments shall be received in this office of located under the direction the near Secretary, tention of introducing CUG is Govt.Arts Emporium srinagar Director by or beforeChief 4 PM on. 19.06.2014 .The tenders will mainly be Minister.

JKSPDC, Mehraj-ud-Din, to reduce the inconveopened on .23.06.2014 at 2 PM. The successful tendered shall be binding on him to supply The meeting also discussed Finance, Upender jeet Singh, Comnience to the general public/ the material within 3 days as and when supply orders are placed. pany Secretary, Sunil Gupta and matters relating to the execution of road users.

No: CTD/SBK/Acctt-3146 DIPK:1797 Sd/-Sr. Superintendent of Poloice, CID Special Branch Kashmir.

MDOFFICE J&K Housing Board is matriculate OF THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER R&B DIVISION PULWAMA KMR.

documents in possession the MD at that time, promoting RP DATED: 34 /R&B/Pul/20I4-15/T-1/EEP/1288-1303 The rise and rise of Ram N.I.T Pal SL. ofNO:Official CNS reveal that RP Sharma was Sharma as Secretary faced strong the R&B department as invites a objections from the Board ofRegd.

DirecFor and on behalf of the Governor of J&K State, engaged the Executiveby Engineer Division Pulwama fenders for the following works from the Sharma, courtesy Tara Chand Junior assistant/Typist vide order torsRef. inNIT the Contractors in sealed envelope affixed with Rs.5/- Revenue stamps with Name and full address of the tenderer, NO40th & DateBoard and ref. toMeeting CDR NO & of

Srinagar, June 11: Unbelievable number dat-PWDthe Datetrue, with amount prescribed on the envelope. The tenders beHB/Estt/8/81/377-78, addressed to:-Executive Engineer R&BJ&K DivisionHousing Pulwama. Board. The othbut theonly post of Managing ed 01-05-1981 And should office on or before 18 -06-2014 upto 2 pm. for the period of one er Board members were all senior Director of reach J&KhisHousing Board, month.

IAScard officers.

In the2meeting held on ■ The tender documents had onof cash payment (Non-refundable) on production of valid registration up 17-06-2014 pm. which is equivalent to can theberank From a typist to the Managing 21.05.2010, they openly criticized Chief

by Earnest SNO Engineer, Name of workis being held Approx Class of riseTime Cost of T.D.the promotion M.H.of Position Of Position Director, the of for RP Sharma of RP Sharma toofthe Ram Pal Sharma, a simple matricCost Money CompletiBoard on AAA./ISto the Funds. in the Contractor J&K Housing has rank of Secretary, utmost ulate. been fantastic indeed. to Deputy 01Ram Construction of Ce1.20en- Rs.2400/ DEE 10 Days According Rs.200/- embarrassment 5054 D/S Funds CM Pal Sharma, who was to official documents, RP Sharma Tara Chand, who was chairing the ment Concrete Drain Lacs demanded gaged as a junior assistant/Typist served as Junior assistant/Typist meeting. The Board of Directors, n£ar Civil lines Trali Bala in J&K Housing Board in 1981, is Central School road. with the in the Housing Board for a period including the then Commissioner now the on MD of the Board, of 1 year, 7 months and 22 days in Secretary, strongly said that RP blessings of Deputy Chief Minister 02.

Repairs/ renovation 0.90 Rs.1800/ 15 Days 4059 was NBD not qualified Funds 1981-82. DEE He was promoted asRs.200/Ju- Sharma for the Tara Chand.

The Deputy CM was of Housing Colony Lacs demanded nior Stenographer on 24-12-1982 in gazetted post of Secretary, which earlier the Chairman of the Board, Block (B) set NO. 3rd oc1150-2050 grade. has been always held by a KAS and heldcupied swayby.Gh.Nabi over allPatal. major deciOn 17-01-1991, RP Sharma was Officer. Sources said that senior sions. again promoted as Senior Rs.200/scale Board members even directed 03. of Prichooaccording 3.50 to Rs.7000/ DEE 20 Days 3054 M&R Funds RP The Constt. government Stenographer in 2000-3200 grade. Sharma to leave the meeting venHanjikheloo road Km.2"d lacs demanded CNS has conveniently forgotten its On 10-07-1999, Sharma was again ue.

Subsequently, an order was by way of P/L stone own order issued in 2011 that the promoted as Liason Officer in issued on 22.05.2010, withdrawing solingManaging and laying of RCC rank of the Director of 7500-12000 grade. But these bene- and cancelling the illegal promopipes. the J&K Housing Board is equivfits were not enough. In 2007, an tion of RP Sharma to the post of alent that of Chief Engineer.

04. to Restoration of 3.10 Rs.6200/ DEE 20 Dayswas effectRs.200/- Secretary.

3054 M&R Funds Minunprecedented change But Deputy Chief Before RP Sharma, theroad post has Tengpona-Pinglina lacsal- ed in the hierarchy of the J&K ister Tara Chand intervened, demanded and ways been held by a technical perKm.ls,-2"d by way of Housing Board, by virtue of which ensured that RP Sharma is proson of the of Chief P/Llevel WBM Grade-HI in Engineer the post of Deputy Secretary was moted to Secretary’s rank. On 10or equivalent, stretches.because the depart- created only to accommodate RP 04-2012, RP Sharma was promoted ment has been established particSharma. He was later elevated to as Secretary of the Board, overularly for Draftsman construction works in Sd/Head Sd/ Executive Engineer the rank of Secretary. looking the objections of the Board Jammu Kashmir.

DIPKand NO. 1766 R&B Division Pulwama.

However, the order issued by of Directors.

GOVERMENT MEDICAL cOLLEGE SRINAGAR ADVERTISEMENT NOTICE

Applications on prescribed forms on. payment of Rs. 200/- (two hundred) only against Bank receipt are invited from Medical Graduates who are permanent residents of J&K State and who have completed their internship from the MCI recognized Medical institutions and are possessing permanent registration certificate from the J&K State Medical Council/MCS for full time House Job in various specialties of Government Medical College Srinagar and its Associated Hospitals for a period of 06 months on consolidated stipend for the Session starting 1st July 2014. The Selection of the candidates will be made as per the Guidelines prescribed by the Government, subject to the amendment by the Government from time to time. Preference will be given to those candidates who are completing one year's internship upto 24-06-2014 (fresh batch). Those candidates who have completed one year's internship upto ending May, 2013 or before need not apply.

Candidates who have previously done one year's House Job or those who have left the House Job halfway (lst/2nd spell) shall not be eligible to apply.

Application forms can be had from office of Registrar Academics Government Medical College Srinagar w.e.f. 1006-2014 to 24-06-2014 during office hours. The candidates who down load their application forms from official website i.e. www.gmcs.edu.in shall submit form along with bank receipt for Rs.200/- in the office of the Principal/Dean, CMC, Srinagar by or before 27-06-2014 at 3.00 pm on production of following certificates:• MBBS Degree Certificate • Marks certificates from 1st to final year MBBS • Internship completion certificate.

• MCI/State Medical Council Registration Certificate.

• Attempt Certificate Written examination with multiple chotce questions shall be held on 25-06-2014 atl2:00 noon in Lecture Hall No 1 & 2 of GMC Srinagar.

TERMS & CONDITIONS: 1.

The selection of House Officers in Govt. Medical College Srinagar shall be in order of preference as given hereunder: a/ Graduates from GMC, Srinagar b/ Graduates from GMC, Jammu c/ Graduates from SKIMS d/ Graduates from ASCOMS e/ Graduates from outside the State f/ Graduates from outside the Country 2. The House Surgeons will be whole time and will be non-practicing 3.

During tenure as House Surgeons they shall not be entitled to any kind of leave except casual leave for 07 days only. The House Surgeon availing excess leave during the period of House job shall be allowed to repeat the same in his/her own interest without any stipend only on compassionate grounds if authorities are satisfied and after obtaining prior permission from 4.The services of House Officers shall be terminated by the PMC without prior notice as and when their work and conduct is reported to be ‘unsatisfactory’ by the HOD or any officer with whom they are working.

5.The House Surgeon shall not be allowed to take part directly or indirectly in any strikes on any pretext, in such event any House Surgeon if found involved in such practice, his/her house job shall be deemed to have been cancelled with immediate effect without any furthernotice, 6.The stipend for one month will be kept with-held and will be paid only after successful completion of full tenure of House job.

7.Selection of the candidates to different specialties will be made by the House Job Selection Committee as per the requirement/ vacancies in different specialties.

8.The selected candidates shall be required to submit an affidavit to the effect that he/she willnot leave the House Job midway and will serve for the tenure period of 06 months. In theevent of his/her leaving the House Job midway, a candidate shall be required to refund thestipend already drawn by him/her on this account and no experience certificate under any circumstances shall be issued.

DIPK: 1820 Sd/-Principal Dean Govt. Medical College Srinagar

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Himachal river tragedy: Nature’s fury hampers rescue operations HYDERABAD: Swirling waters out one of the biggest search “The silt accumulation under of the Beas and countless boulders operations in recent times. the water could prevent bodies along its rocky bed hampered During the day, hundreds of from surfacing. The silt is also a efforts to retrieve bodies of the personnel are scouring the water concern for divers. That apart, missing students of VNR Vignana Jyothi College of Engineering that were possibly stuck between heavy silt and rocks.While tragedy-struck parents were waiting on the river banks all day, the search operation on Tuesday by 500-odd relief workers resulted in fishing out of only one body due to unfavorable conditions. “The silt is reducing visibility to 10 feet. Searching upstream is also difficult where the rocks and boulders are present, and divers cannot go there owing to very strong currents,” NDRF 7th battalion commandant Jaideep Singh, told TOI from Mandi.

The 18-kilometre stretch between the accident spot and in their designated area to locate there is concern that decreasing Pandoh reservoir downstream has the bodies, but the fast building silt temperatures could prevent bodies been divided between the army, and rocky riverbed were making from floating,” said P Ravi Shankar, local cops, disaster management it extremely to assistant resident commissioner of Lone News Agency Kangandifficult for them Khan News Agency Ganderbal and paramilitary forces for carrying make any headway .

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team overseeing the operations.

Even at noon, the maximum temperature of the water has not crossed 10 degree Celsius.

Earlier in the day, relief workers were able to see the body of Devashish Bose, stuck between rocks some 300 metres away from the accident spot, and plucked it out easily, as the water level had decreased before the Larji gates were opened on Tuesday morning.

In a hurriedly called review meeting, involving all agencies and representatives from the governments of Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and parents of the missing kids, it was pointed out that divers were finding it difficult to carry out underwater search due to perennial flow of water.

Mandi district magistrate Devesh Kumar told officials that it would be impossible to completely stop discharge of water from the Larji dam, due to heavy inflow during daytime.“If the water is not released

Gulzar News Agency Soura Zahid Book Depot Chadoora Tariq News Agency Hawal Bashir News Agency Nowhatta Muzaffar Ali News Agency Alamgari Bazar Budshah News Agency Lal Chowk Abdullah News Agency Lal Chowk Sikendar News Agency Lal Chowk Gupkari News Agency Lal Chowk Raina News Agency Gund Kangan SRINAGAR, JUNE 11 – tribution of Late Beg Sahib Khan News Regal Rashid News Agency Dalgate Chief Minister, Omar Abdulin Agency translating theChowk vision of Sheikh News Hyderpora Hilal News Agency Budgam lah has paid rich tributes ‘landAgency to tiller’ envisioned to late Mirza Mohammad byAgency Sheikh Tangmarg Sahib into realLone News Bhat News Agency Chadoora Afzal Beg and Kh. Ghulam ityAgency was remarkable, Bhat News Magam while Zargar News Agency Kunzar Mohi-ud-Din Shah onDar their contributions Newsthe Agency Beerwah of Kh. Bashir News Agency Sumbalfor tasked to undertake welfare activiSRINAGAR, JUNE 11: Minister death anniversary.

Ghulam Mohi-Ud-Din Shah Reshi News Agency Safapora Saleem News Agency Pattan Haj, Auqaf, Floriculture and Public ties for the poor sections of the MusIn a message issued as the head of the State Enterprises, Peerzada Mohammad lim community.

Basharat News Agency Bandipora Reyaz News Agency Pampore here today, Omar described Autonomy Committee and today directed Auqaf The Minister directed all conAltaf News Javaid News Agencythe Qazigund them stalwarts of political as Agency GeneralPulwama Secretary of Sayeed authorities to take proper posses- cerned functionaries to identify struggle and social justice.

National Conference are Jeelani News Agency Baramulla G.M News Agency Sopore of the Auqaf land and other Auqaf land and properties in their “They sacrificed a lot andNews outstanding and glaring. sion Sultan Shah Agency Kupwara News Handwara assets which have Agency been notified un- respective areas and notifying the tolerated the hardships to News He worked zeal and Younis Agency with Langate Sheikh News Agency Islamabad uphold the principles of dedication to propagate der Wakf Property Act to avoid the Reshi News Three Way News Agency Tral of encroachments. democracy and people’s theAgency ideals ofIslamabad National Con- chances TheNews Minister passed these Agency Tral Badru Agency Bijbehara rights”, he said andTurray high- News ference as its General Secdirections at a meeting convened Rahi News Agency Kulgam Malik News Agency Arwani lighted their significant role retary across the State and the financial and physical in socio-political developthe hands of to review Rah Newsstrengthened Agency Byepass Shaheen News Agency Kargil

Peerzada calls for proper maintenance of Auqaf assets

CM pays tributes to Beg, Shah

ment of the State.Mirza Afzal Beg was the close companion of Sher-i-Kashmir Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah and fought the battle for people’s rights, Kh. Ghulam Mohi-ud-Din Shah has the distinction of working both with Sheikh Sahib as General Secretary of National Conference and with Qaidi-Sani Dr. Farooq Abdullah as a senior Minister in his Cabinet, Omar said paying homage to them.The Chief Minister said that the con-

Dr. Farooq Abdullah.The Chief Minister said that National Conference has always been the party of great luminaries enjoying the trust and support of general masses. “Our endeavour should be to work as a mission to achieve the goal of ‘Naya Kashmir’ for the people of Jammu and Kashmir where social justice and equitable development of all regions and subregions will rule the roast”, he said .

achievements of Auqaf here today.

Peerzada called upon the concerned functionaries to adopt proactive approach to protect the Auqaf assets across the State. He laid stress on the proper utilization of Auqaf land and steps for improving the financial health of this important body. He called for regular assessment of the assets to ensure proper revenue realization as per the market rates. He also emphasized to ensure complete transparency in the functioning of the Trust.

He maintained that Auqaf has a specific mandate which has been

same so that proper entries of such assets are maintained in the revenue record. The directions in this regard have already been passed to all the Deputy Commissioners, he added.

Peerzada said that Auqaf Officers would be appointed at every unit to make its functioning more vibrant and result oriented. He said local Auqaf/ Advisor Committees should be registered with the Wakf Board otherwise these shall be considered null and void. The local Auqaf Committees must be of full knowledge about the Auqaf assets within their jurisdictions and they should submit the necessary income and expenditure statements on monthly basis Threadbare discussion was also held on the issues regarding construction of shopping complex and allotment of Auqaf shops at various places, fencing of graveyards, repair and renovation of Ziarats and action taken reports on the decisions taken in the previous meetings.

Among others, the meeting was attended by Commissioner Secretary, Revenue Mr. Vinod Koul, Special Officer, Auqaf Mr. Abdul Sattar, besides administrators and tehsil Auqaf officers of the State.

Traffic Police goes Hi-Tech

Kichloo chairs high level meet to give fillip to Mineral, Coal industries SRINAGAR, JUNE 11: Minister of State for Industry and Commerce, Mr. Sajjad Ahmed Kichloo Wednesday said that efforts are being taken to give fillip to Minerals and coal industry in the State.

The Minister was reviewing the pace of progress of J&K Minerals at a high level meeting here.

MLA, Kalakote, Mr. Rashpaul Singh was also present in the meeting.

During the meeting, it was given out that 13000 tonnes of coal valuing Rs. 7 crore is available for sale at Kalakote coal mine.

The Minister directed the Managing Director J&K Minerals to put extra efforts for proper marketing of the coal so that resources could be generated to a greater extent for the corporation.

The meeting also discussed various issues relating to workers working in the coal mine.

The Minister approved enhancement of project allowance from Rs. 125 to Rs. 300 in favour of eligible workers of coal mines. The Minister directed the MD to conduct DPC on regular basis to encourage dedication among the coal workers. He also directed for submission of all pending SRO 43 cases for approval.

The meeting also discussed issues regarding opening of new mines, status of consolidated and daily rates workers and enhancement of dearness allowance besides other issues and was given out that all pending demands would be considered in a time bound manner.

from the dam, villages upstream would be submerged. So, every three hours, they are releasing water for a period of five to 15 minutes during the daytime. There is heavy inflow of water during the day due to melting of snow in the higher reaches,” said Cyberabad deputy commissioner of police (DCP) AR Srinivas, who is part of the team accompanying Telangana home minister Nayani Narasimha Reddy .As a result only 50 divers of various agencies could work in the three-hour window period between 6 am and 9 am. “During the night time, the inflow into the dam is low and the discharge from the dam will also be stopped.

However, the divers cannot work during the night,” the DCP added.

Family members of the missing students requested authorities to provide night vision equipment to divers so they could carry out search operations in the still water at night.

Vehicles fitted with GPS Tracking Devices thrown in service SRINAGAR, JUNE 11- Traffic Police National Highway will introduce GPS tracking network among these vehicles plying which will help the Traffic Hqrs. Ramban to coordinate the deployment in a better and purposeful manner on day to day basisThe introduction of GPS technology will also help in knowing the details of the duties carried out by the ground staff, the movement of the officers and response time taken to attend a public/traffic issue on National Highway.This will make the officers more responsive and accountable. GPS tracking network among these vehicles will help the Traffic Hqrs. Ramban to coordinate the deployment in a better and purposeful manners on day to day basis. Further, it will help to reduce the inconvenience to the road users by way of jamming, breakdown and accidents.Traffic Police National Highway intend to reach out to the people particularly the road users (Drivers/Passengers/Transporters etc), so

that they may note the Cell Nos. of the officers deployed along National Highway and call the nearest officer for any sort of traffic assistance, complaints and other grievances. The intention of introducing CUG is mainly to reduce the inconvenience to the general public/road users.

Road safety is fast becoming a concern for all of us. As per a survey around 1, 28,000 people died in different road accidents across India in 2013, whereas the figure is around 1.5 million people across the globe.In Jammu & Kashmir alone 990 plus people have died in 2013 in different road accidents. Traffic Police National Highway is looking after the traffic management in District Ramban, Doda, Kishtwar, Udhampur and Reasi which include NHW1A/1B and large network of rural roads.

Since it is evident that the traffic flow on NHW1A/1B is increasing day by day which is posing a challenge for Traffic Police deployed on NHW1A/1B. In an attempt to

enhance the public outreach programme, so as to offer timely assistance, redresses to the grievances and public feedback, a permanent mechanism of having identifying Cell Nos. for every post/officer, the CUG network has already been established by the Traffic Police Hqrs. Ramban.

The CUG system is bound to help the public in larger interest and will act as a strong feedback mechanism for the Traffic Police National Highway.Twenty (20) vehicles of Traffic Police National Highway Ramban deployed with SSP Traffic NHW Ramban, Dy.SsP Traffic Ramban, Banihal, Doda-Ktr, Udhampur-Reasi, DTI Ramban, Banihal, Doda, Kishtwar, Udhampur, Katra, Sector Officer Ramban, Kud, Batote and even three Recovery Cranes have been fitted with “Hi-Tech GPS Tracking Devices” so that the exact location of these vehicles is traced in real time and they can be directed to address the trouble spots, jamming point.

Government Of Jammu and Kashmir

OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER PHE MECHANICAL DIVISION (SOUTH)AWANTIPORA NOTICE INVITING E-TENDERS

Telephone/Fax:01933-247380 e-NIT No:

02/EE/PHE/Mech/Awantipora/360-68 of 2014-15 Dated 04 .06.2014.

For & on behalf of the Governor J&K State, e-tenders in single cover system are invited on item rate basis from registered Electrical Contractors/Unit holders whose registration is valid in terms of standing rules for the following works:-

S.No. 1

Name of work

Approx.Cost (Rs. in lacs) Creation of 25 KVA Electric Sub-Station for Lift WS. Scheme 10.00 Zoipora Tahab (NKDWP)

Earnest Cost of tender Time of money(Rs. in lacs) document completion 0.20 RS.1000/= 30 days

Position of funds Demanded Position of AA Submitted 1. The NIT consisting of qualifying information, eligibility criteria, Technical specification, Bill of Quantities (BOQ), terms & condition of contract can be seen/ downloaded from the departmental website www.jk.tenders.gov.in as per the dates shown below:i Date of issue of NIT 04.06.2014 ii Download start date 06.06.2014 from 10.00 AM iii Download end date 15.06.2014 upto 4.00 PM iv Bid submission start date 06.06.2014 from 10.00 AM v Bid submission end date 15.06.2014 upto 4.00 PM vi Dead line for submission of hard copies 16.06.2014 upto 4.00 PM vii Bid opening date 19.06.2014 at 11.30 AM 2. The bids shall be opened online on above mentioned date in presence of the bidders who may wish to be present.

3. Bidders must ensure to upload scanned copies (in black & white option on 100dpi) of all necessary documents like CDR/DD/PAN/TIN/Registration certificate. The hard copies of these documents should reach the office of tender receiving authority viz. Executive Engineer PHE Mechanical Division Awantipora on the above mentioned date. However, no financial bid shall be accepted in physical form.

4. The department will not be responsible for delay in online submission due to any reason.

5. The tenders shall remain valid for 90 days.

6. As soon as the contract is fixed with the successful bidder, he has to enter into an agreement with the department. However, non-drawl of agreement will not prevent the contract from being enforced upon him.

The earnest money shall be forfeited if:a) Any bidder withdraws his bid during the period of bid validity or makes any modification in terms & condition of the bid.

DIPK: 1827 Executive Engineer PHE Mech.Divisioii. Awantipora

12. 06 .2014

HOROSCOPE Aries

March 21-April 19

Don’t discount your ability to be extremely resourceful if you need to be, Aries. If you don’t have everything you need or all of the required information, take time to think. Who can you ask? What places can you access? Who might know where you can find what you need? Rather than panic because the pieces aren’t all there, instead make a list of contacts and go for it. Trust in yourself.

Taurus April 20-May 20

Try not to let today’s blues get you down, Taurus. While it’s true that some days can seem to drag on, the busier you are the faster time will pass. Get down to finishing any work still before you and then make plans for tonight. If there’s a light at the end of the tunnel, not only will things seem to speed up but you’ll feel better knowing it’s coming.

Gemini May 21-June 21

Dare to be different, Gemini. It can be so easy to fall into a drill.

Sleeping at the same time, eating at the same time, wearing the same style, and going about work the same way day after day. Before you know it, you feel like you’re in a rut. The only way to get away from this is to make a decision to break free by doing something unique. Try a new haircut. Wear colors that are unusual for you. If the need is there, consider a new career. Pursue expansion.

Cancer June 22-July 22

If your lifestyle is considerably different than that of others, resist feeling self-conscience about it today, Cancer. Try to remember that you chose the life you have for specific reasons. Even if you’ve come to a point where you’re considering a change, there’s no need to feel badly, ashamed, or embarrassed about where you are now. Everyone has to make his or her own way. If this conforms to the norm, that’s fine. If it doesn’t, that’s fine, too.

Leo

July 23-August 22 An enhanced feeling of determination could motivate you today, Leo. Finish the things that aren’t complete and make some plans for this evening. Don’t hesitate to take on something that feels complicated or big. Chances are you’ll be able to handle most anything and it will feel great when it’s finished. Enjoy your day by making the most of opportunity.

Virgo

August 23-September 22

Feeling the effects of today’s energies, Virgo? Take heart if this is the case, because the end of the tunnel isn’t as far away as it seems. Do your best to take things one step at a time and see about making some plans for a little fun this evening. Get together with friends or take in a movie. Help yourself feel better by staying busy and focused and follow up with some recreation. Before you know it, the aspect will pass and you’ll be back to normal.

Libra

September 23-October 23 Consider making some plans for a vacation or short getaway, Libra. Looking forward to something fun can make even the toughest of days far easier to handle. You’ll be amazed how much you can manage when there’s an end in plain sight. Your entire attitude can lighten. So take the bull by the horns and create an incentive for yourself. Do something special to reward the hard work you do day after day.

Scorpio

October 24-November 21 Don’t judge someone if he or she has a different lifestyle than what you consider to be OK, Scorpio. You probably lean toward the traditional, yet not everyone feels this way about relationships, working, or lifestyle. While it may seem impossible to understand and even frighten you, try not to be too harsh on those you deem odd. You’d be better off using that energy to keep your own life on track.

Sagittarius November 22-December 21

Friends seeking advice or a shoulder to cry on could be plentiful today, Sagittarius. You’re one of best people to give them the support and care they need. Just be sure that you don’t give so much to others that you don’t have anything left for yourself. True friendship is about sharing and the exchange of problems and help. Running yourself down will leave you in a place where you aren’t going to be much help to anyone.

Capricorn December 22-January 19

Getting through today shouldn’t pose too big a problem for you, Capricorn. You may feel a huge second wind that can give you the drive and determination to see your chores and projects through. Make some plans for this evening, such as getting together with friends or taking in an event that really intrigues you.

Until then, go about your tasks bit by bit. You’ll get things finished before you know it.

Aquarius January 20-February 18

Working within boundaries and restrictions could really get to you today, Aquarius. Yours is an independent spirit and your best achievements are often born of doing things your own way. Yet like it or not, we all have to follow guidelines and rules. Do your best to follow suit and finish what needs to be done. Afterward, you may find more freedom to act independently without consequences. Exercise patience and diligence as needed today.

Pisces

February 19-March 20 Chances are that you’ll feel upbeat and positive today, Pisces.

Consider sharing this energy with those around you who are feeling less than content. Your attitude can have a profound effect on friends, partners, spouses, and children. Even neighbors and extended family can pick up on your spirit without you even realizing it. Share your optimism with everyone you can today. If you see someone hurt or angry.

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All these factors whom represent and whose cal philosophy. One of them is a pose potential threat torepresents wild eyesaare always fixed themlife for state level party andon and a number of wild life species are the solution of their problems.

The supposedly regional aspirations vanishing with every passing day. of the people where as the other legislators are elected by the peoBesides this the use ofand pesticides for is national level party, pleawith a purpose if thathardly puragriculture horticulture purrepresenting the regional interpose is notand served then what is the ests of the people except to grab poses contaminated water adds fun of wasting cores of rupees to on the power by hook or crook.

Nathis tragedy every day.

The contamholding the elections.

The Govt. tionalwater been intill inated increases toxicity should Conference also behave ashas responsible recently a sole proprietor of the the animals and results in allow ailment as it should be.

It should the peoplecauses of Kashmir as it has nevwhich untimely death of opposition poseorthe problems er thought to them treated them birds, fish andslaves animals.

The shrinkof the people so thatthat a solution is more than too bonding of forest cover by ruthless cutcarved If the Govt. tries to has sied ones.out.

The Congress Party ting of trees, timber smuggling and either manipulated the elections lence the opposition then what is other factors are the main cause of whenever rigged them the fun of held sittingand in these august death of animals astest they do not maxget through their to the houses.

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The present session is perthe name of plebiscite and then as endangered by including hapsnationalists the lastspecies but which certainly thesomelast pro they them into Red Data Book, the state Budgetclaim session, hence itthe is imtimes completed task government must also take care of perative for both opposition and of betraying the general masses. the natural habitat of without thesebenefit endanGovt. to take maximum of Now these parties being gered species.

The duty of the conashamed of their withthe time and utilizepast it forand the welout taking any solid steps to heal cerned department does not end by fare of the people. Now as the Lok the wounds of functions people are again organizing some during Sabha Elections are nearing, the enacting the same age old drama. wildlife week starting from 2nd code of conduct will be in force, Infact these partiesand which are in October but constant effective hence the developmental aspect coalitionshould should have a measures bemind. made learned by wildhas to be kept in Both oplesson of their life and should have life protection They position andsostaff.

Govt. hasinitiatives toshould go to introduced many bewhich given advanced training in propeople could who will them on win judge the people and tecting the wildlife.

Apart from this performance and credibility. what they are restore their lost The awareness, campaigns must be initidoing in the state legislature.

It is recent defeat should have worked ated to create consciousness among as life saving forrepresenthem and thea duty of the drug people’s they should have gone all out and the people regarding the fall of the tatives to solve them with best of utilized the remaining months number of wildlife species.

Though their capabilities and the unfortu-to dedicate themselves for the sersome haveinbeen but nate clubs incidents whichset twoup memvice of people.

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Theown language andIf people and parties. smugglers should be severely pungestures used is the past anddoalso the two coalition partners not ished so that a strong message goes on many occasions some memwake-up, the next by assembly elecacross that nothing will be toleratbers do not suit the parliamentartions will white wash them totaledly against the destruction of forests and itand will take them years to ianism, statesmanship. recoup. and forest life.

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The Largest Tribal Religious Congregation at Sammakka Sarakka Jathara

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ammakka Sarakka Jathara or Medaram Jathara is the largest tribal religious congregation in the country. The biannual Jathara takes place at Medaram village of Tadvai Mandal in Warangal district, in Telangana region of Andhra Pradesh. Approximately one crore devotees are expected to take part this time at the Jathara to be held between February 12 to 15, 2014.

A little festival of tribal’s in a small village has become a major pilgrimage in the last six years. This festival is held to get the blessings of goddesses Sammakka and Sarakka. It's believed that in those 3 to 4 days of the Jathara, goddesses’ real presence is felt. With the Jathara nearing, arrangements at Medaram village have also been picking up speed. It might be noted that about 80 lakh pilgrims had taken part in the Jathara last time.

The Sammakka Jathara was declared as a state festival by Andhra Pradesh government in 1998. Devotees in large number from neighbouring districts and different states including Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Odessa, Maharastra, Karnataka and Jharkand participate at the Jathara. People offer bangaram (gold) in the form of jaggery of a quantity equal to their weight to the goddesses and take holy bath in Jampanna Vagu (stream). It is a festival with no Vedic or Brahmanic influence.

Jampanna Vagu is a tributary to River Godavari.

According to the history, Jampanna is the tribal warrior and the son of Tribal Goddess Sammakka. The Jampanna vagu took his name as he died in a battle fighting against Kakatiyan Army in that stream.

The Jampanna vagu is still red in colour believed to be with the blood of Jampanna (Scientifically the red colour of the water is attributed to the soil composition). Devotees believe that taking a holy dip in the red water of Jampanna Vagu reminds of the sacrifice of their gods who save them and also induces courage into their souls.

The actual festival begins in the month of Magha, on Sudha Pournami (full moon day) evening when Sarakka (in the form of vermilion) would be traditionally brought from Kanneboyinapalle, a neibhouring village in the forest, and placed on a gadde, an earthen platform raised under a tree. By next sunset, the main goddess Sammakka (in the form of vermilion) will be brought from Chilukalagutta. There are two gaddes (platforms) separately one for goddess "Sammakka" and other for goddess "Sarakka". They are represented by bamboo sticks smeared with turmeric and vermilion (Pasupu and Kunkuma). Since time immemorial, there is a huge tree standing on Sammakka gadde.

Hundreds of people who are often believed to be possessed by the goddess come here dancing ecstatically throughout their journey. People believe that Goddesses Sammakka, Saralamma fulfill their desires with their divine and miraculous powers.

Couples visit to pray to the goddess to bless them with children. Many pilgrim pay their promises made to goddess during the Jathara, by offering jaggery, calf's, coconuts and donations in cash etc. Pilgrims take bathe in Jampanna stream to get purified and absolve from sins.

When the priests bring out the ochre box and other relics from a hidden forest location, there is great tumult with frenzied beating of drums, blowing of trumpets and full throated yells. It is said that during the festival a huge tiger prowls around peacefully.

According to a tribal story, in the 13th century some tribal leaders who went for hunting found a new born girl (Sammakka) emitting enormous light and playing amidst tigers. She was taken to their habitation. The head of the tribe adopted her and later she became the saviour of the tribals of that region. She was married to Pagididda Raju, a feudatory tribal chief of Kakatiyas, who ruled Warangal area. She was blessed with 2 daughters and one son namely Sarak-

ka, Nagulamma and Jampanna respectively.

After sometime, there was a severe drought that lasted for years and as a result the mighty Godavari River dried up. Pagididda Raju didn't pay tribute to King Pratapa Rudra. In turn king Pratapa rudra sent his army to subdue the tribals and collect the tribute. Then a War was fought between tribal chief Pagididda Raju and Kakatiya army on the banks of "Sampenga Vagu" (Jampanna Vagu). The Koya army fought valiantly but could not withstand the well equipped Kakatiya army.

Though fought valiantly Pagididda Raju, his daughters Sarakka, Nagulamma, son in law Govinda Raju lost (husband of Sarakka) lives in the battle. Later Jampanna also dies in Sampenga Vagu (after renamed as Jampanna Vagu in the memory of his heroic fight against well trained Kakatiya army).

Upon hearing this news Sammakka also enters war and fights and causes lot of damage to Kakatiya army. Surprised by her Bravery and Valour the Kakatiya Prime Minister visited war ravaged Koya kingdom with proposal of peace and offered Sammakka a place in the emperor’s harem as the chief queen. Sammakka turned down the offer and resolved to continue the fight to avenge the dead. The battle continued and Sammakka was seriously wounded.

Sammakka told her people that as long as they remembered her, she would protect them. Then, she cursed the Kaktiya dynasty to perish and with that wounded body proceeded towards Chilakala gutta and disappeared in the forest.

The grieving Koyas searched for their queen all they found were a red ochre box (a container of vermilion), her bangles and the pug marks of a huge full grown tigress, exactly the same place where she was found as an infant by the koyas. The Kakatiya dynasty came to an end very soon. Since then the Koyas, Waddaras and other Indian tribes and castes have been holding festivals in memory of Sammakka and Sarakka regularly.

Latest Technique in Mineral Exploration Technology Infusion envisaged during XII Five Year Plan Period

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SI has made phenomenonal contributions in the mineral sector and is carrying out systematic investigation for mineral resource assessment of the country in geologically potential areas through modern and sophisticated exploration methods involving modern geological mapping techniques, geomorphological and lineament mapping through study of satellite imageries, aero and ground geophysical studies and geochemical mapping. As part of this GSI has initiated extensive programme of modernization on the advice of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Industries, and as per guidelines laid down by an Expert Panel on Modernization of GSI. The modernization programme is aimed to improve the regional exploration for assessment of natural resources by infusion of latest state of art technology.

The technology infusion envisaged during the 12th Five Year Plan period is” Ø Strengthening of the state of the art equipment in chemical laboratories like ICP-MS, ICP-AES to match world standard in precision and also facilitate logical conclusion of mineral exploration within scheduled time. Ø Modernization and augmentation of equipment for ground geophysical survey like multi-channel gamma ray spectrometry, multi frequency EM system etc. Ø High-end petrological instrument for diamond, strategic and PGE exploration. Ø State of the art drilling machine (reverse circulation, hydraulic etc.).

In order to improve the quality of exploration for mineral resources of the country, following equipment / instruments were procured or in the process of procurement as per the plan: § Airborne surveys including airborne magnetic, electromagnetic and gamma-ray surveys have proved quite useful in identifying first order target areas

worldwide and may be used as direct tool in exploration.

The airborne survey is strengthened by procurement of heliborne multi-sensor airborne survey system comprising on board sensors like magnetic, gravity, time domain electromagnetic (TDEM) and gamma ray spectrometry and hyper spectrometry. § Application of geochemistry to mineral exploration, adopting conventional as well as advanced geochemical techniques, in soil surveys, stream-sediment surveys, vapour surveys and bedrock surveys has proved useful in detection of dispersion haloes of hidden ore bodies. To strengthen the geochemical exploration GSI has upgraded its regional laboratories by procurement of sophisticated instruments like ICPMS, EPMA etc. for low detection analytical determinations particularly for elements like gold, PGE, rare earth etc. § Application of time-tested geophysical techniques in locating concealed deposits is considered as one of the most effective exploration tools. Ground geophysical survey is being strengthened by procuring new sophisticated instruments like Multi electrode resistivity-IP unit, multi frequency EM profiling unit etc. § GSI has procured magneto telluric (MT) instrument to strengthen its geophysical survey over Indian craton to image the sub continental lithospheric mantle (SCLM). The outcome of the survey will enhance the scientific knowledge of the deeper parts of the earth and will help to model the process of craton formation more accurately which in turn will help in targeting concealed ore bodies/kimberlite bodies (KCR) § GSI carries out offshore surveys and mineral resource evaluation in the EEZ and TW. To strengthen the marine survey GSI is procuring one deep Ocean Going Research Vessel from M/s Hyundai Heavy Industries, South Korea. This will help in assessing the mineral/natural resources present in EEZ of our country.

The details of technological upgradation with adequate instrumental back up is as follows: o In the field of Thematic Geological Mapping (TGM), the technology infusion that has been envisaged includes: Field Laptop, or Table PC, Mapping GPS unit, GSI Portal, mobile mapping vans with portable generator. o In view of completion of systematic geological mapping over the country, an Integrated Thematic Mapping (ITM) has been visualized with required technology infusion that includes: Ground Penetration Radars [GPR], shallow drills, deep drills, Electron Probe Micro Analyzer etc. o As a redressal measure for effective analytical output with lower detection limits of geochemical samples, augmentation of the state of the art instruments such as ICPMS, AAS, XRF and DMA, in the laboratories of GSI has been incorporated. o In the field of geophysical mapping, the technology infusion that is being proposed includes high precision gravimeter and total field magnetometer. · For hyperspectral mapping, Space borne and Airborne Hyperion data with specific spectral range (necessary for geological objects) are to be procured and utilized. In this context, it is contemplated to have a continuous acquisition of hyperspectral data in collaboration with ISRO/ NRSG/NNRMS. · To enhance the pace of drilling and quality/reliability of subsurface information, it is necessary to induct improved techniques and equipment such as reverse circulation drilling with inbuilt system for controlled deflection of borehole path and adopting a combination of coring and non-coring operations in a single borehole. Rotary Air Blast (RAB) drilling which is fastest and cheap method is also to be inducted. State of the art drilling machines such as reverse circulation, hydraulic rigs, etc., are in the process of procurement.

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